- S.F. Reporter Recipient of Selden Ring Award
- CLIPBOARD : HOW TO GET TICKETS TO LOCAL STADIUM AND CONCERT EVENTS
- OXNARD : 4-Day Visit Planned for State's Tall Ship
- The long-standing debate over how to pronounce...
- Talley Gathers 41% of Vote in Moorpark Council Win
- 2 Sought in Shooting Death in Pacoima
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Registration Slated for Kindergarten
- Short Weeks, Leaves OKd for Colleges
- Appeal Filed Over School, Zoning Ruling
- Harassment Policy Issued for Sheriff's Department : Workplace: Even an off-the-cuff remark could result in discipline. Order follows recent allegations of racism within the force.
- FULLERTON : State to Sue City Over Medfly Copters
- Fire Officials Search Rubble for Cause of $3-Million Mission Bay Blaze at Camp
- Rebuilding Plan for Downtown Torrance Is OKd : Development: After an emotional hearing, the council approves a long-debated revitalization project that the Planning Commission had rejected.
- Upon Further Review, It Was Probably a Typical February
- Sports fans and educators believe college presidents...
- Attitude His Best Weapon
- Script Contest Entries Sought
- Singer Kept Career Alive in Japan, Europe : Music: When the popularity of the soul sound faded, Otis Clay found an audience overseas. Now, he's finding a new audience back home.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Mischa Ensemble in Season Finale
- TELEVISION/VIDEO
- VIDEO RENTALS : 'Flatliners' Moves Into No. 2 Spot
- Saudi Orders for Oil-Cleanup Gear Bog Down : Persian Gulf: Equipment vendors express some frustration while waiting for contracts to clean up a massive oil spill unleashed by Iraq.
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : In the Mideast
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : Words on the Gulf
- Building Too Tall for Area, Study Concludes
- Beverly Hills : Transportation Study OKd
- Jordan, Santa Barbara to Clash in State Playoffs
- Bonsall
- San Diego
- Parents Call Plan to Shift Boundaries Disruptive, Biased
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK : Lack of Enthusiasm Helps SCC Decide to End Season
- Charger Ticket Prices Won't Go Up This Year
- La Verne : Development Approved
- Big West Tournament Match-Ups
- What? A Nice Writer Like Her With These People? : Books: Mary McGarry Morris lives a stunningly normal life. The same cannot be said for the quirky men and women in her novels.
- Crimes Against Gays on Rise, Report Says
- CASES CAPTURED ON VIDEO
- Blimp Over Tustin Stirs Visions of UFO
- Loyola Startled as President Loughran Resigns
- Defense Attorney Quits Menendez Murder Case
- Blood Drive Efforts Cut After Flood of Donations
- Closing of Alley Behind Adult Bookstore Urged : Canoga Park: Joy Picus continues her fight against Le Sex Shoppe. She tells the council that restricting night traffic would reduce illicit activities.
- Marijuana Dealer Sentenced to 2 Years
- County Mental Care Chief Resigns, Criticizes Funding
- COSTA MESA : City Bans Smoking in Public Building
- New City Sees Land Battles in Its Future : Calabasas: Voters overwhelmingly approve incorporation. But county supervisors retain the authority over pending developments.
- General Hospital Workers Protest Loss of Pay, Jobs : Health Care: They try to drum up community support for the long-troubled facility, the only hospital in Southeast San Diego.
- Police Search 11 Homes in Probe of 5 Killings
- SANTA PAULA : School Trustees OK Potential Layoffs
- Don't Condone, Don't Prejudge
- College District OKs Censure Guidelines
- Surgeons Undergo Test for AIDS Virus : Medicine: Orthopedic doctors participate in a voluntary screening at convention. A positive outcome could virtually end a practitioner's career.
- Governor Steps Into Hope Fray : Jordan Ranch: Wilson calls a meeting of parties involved in the exchange of parkland for entertainer's land. No decisions are made.
- Boxing
- Iran May Yet Savor Sweet Revenge in Iraq : Uprising: The Gulf War has unleashed forces that may bring power to Iraqi Shiites and profound change to the area.
- THE NHL : Time to Deal, but Oilers Get Lost in Shuffle
- Sailing
- Ventura Fueled by Momentum of First-Round Upset on Road : Division II girls: Cougars to visit Bakersfield North for regional semifinal on heels of win at El Cajon Valley.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mena's Homer in 10th Saves the Day for Golden West
- Siemens Nixdorf to Relocate O.C. Employees: Siemens...
- BOOK REVIEW : Voice of a Waif Is the Sound of the '50s : COUSIN IT<i> by Lynn Caraganis</i> Ticknor & Fields $19.95, 230 pages
- Reward OKd for Leads in Fatal Shooting of Ex-Boxer
- New Commissioner Vows to Restore Integrity to FDA
- Victim's Account of the Police Beating
- Edelman Takes Plunge in New Coast District : Environment: The veteran supervisor says he has a lot to learn about issues affecting the beach. But he vows at a meeting of Heal the Bay to protect ocean resources.
- Man-Made Wonder
- General Cinema Corp.: Improved business at movie...
- Best in Tomatoes, Potatoes
- Kuwaitis Fear Plot to Silence Resistance
- FOR THE KIDS : MUSIC : Little Fiddlers : Local youngsters, including at least one 6-year-old, are tuning up for Sunday's hoedown and music contest.
- Pendleton Marines Coming Home Soon
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : At the Vatican
- Santa Monica's Warring Factions Urged to Be Allies on Environment : Politics: Mayor Abdo calls for longtime foes to respect one another's positions. Her agenda for action emphasizes water conservation.
- You Don't Have to Rent to Buy at Regal's Annual Parking Lot Sale
- Bush Says It's Time 'to Put an End' to Arab-Israeli Hostility : Policy: President salutes U.S. forces who fought 'with honor and valor.' He also tells a cheering Congress that the first wave of returnees will begin arriving today.
- Communities Audition for Hollywood's Action
- Veto of Strikebreaker Bill Threatened: The Bush...
- Arcadia : City to Retain Law Firm
- Winery Cafe Misnames Its Menu Items
- Long Beach : Parents to Have Option on Release of Student Names
- CLIPBOARD : Homeless Residents
- A Previous Life for Park in Ventura : Recreation: The popular site bears few reminders of former cemetery. Tombstones were removed in the 1960s.
- Curmudgeon--and Proud : Schabarum Says Crusty Style Got Things Done for 19 Years
- TROOPS RETURNING FROM PERSIAN GULF
- UCSD Reports 2 Successful Major-Organ Transplants
- SPRING TRAINING : DAILY REPORT : Gusts Take Wind Out of Palmer's Outing
- Pitching a New Weapon in Simi Valley's Fast Start
- COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Cyphers Proves a Big Relief in Oxnard Victory
- FISHING : Grunion Runs Start on March 18
- Astaire's Happy Feat ... Singing
- L.A. Council Votes 11-2 to Purchase Stage Center : Theater: Los Angeles Theatre Center promises not to request future city subsidies.
- ART
- Vinaigrette and Squaw Bread
- Britain's Orthodox Chief Rabbi Wins Templeton Prize : Religion: Jakobovits becomes the first Jewish recipient of the honor, worth $800,000. He is noted for his moderate views on the Palestinian issue.
- Golf Courses Brace for Brown Greens
- Developer May Try New Plan at Franciscan Site : Mall: Bankrupt firm proposes to scale down the envisioned $110-million retail arcade in a joint venture. L.A. schools may also be interested in the location.
- Diamond Bar, Arcadia the Teams to Beat : High schools: Brahmas and Apaches have plenty of talent to make a run at a championship. Northview, San Marino, Temple City, Arroyo and Covina also expect to field strong teams.
- Pomona Women Play Barry in West Regional
- Mission Delay Left Him in Scud's Path : Missile attack: A change in schedule put Californian in wrong place. He hopes to play football again.
- No Place to Go and Nothing to Do : Bored Youths in Santa Clarita Say Curfew Is Insult
- UCLA to Refund Fees of Students in Gulf
- Tasteless Rabbit Food? Not a Chance in Health
- Car Bombing Investigation Shelved : Mystery: Sources say it may never be known who planted device in van of ex-skipper of ship that shot down Iranian airliner. Terrorism largely ruled out.
- Centerpiece : The Arts Wars : Even with growth and ambition all around, county arts groups face a tough fight for money and audiences.
- La Verne Leads Pack on Water Restrictions : Conservation: The average household's use is cut by 60%. Covina takes steps to limit use with 16% rate hike.
- Abortion Opponent Is Arraigned on Charge of Trying to Murder Judge
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : New Problems on the Horizon for Orange County's Cities-in-Waiting : Laguna Hills and El Toro must confront the sticky situation of setting up their new governments without the legal authority that comes in December.
- The Investigation of a Videotaped Beating : Shocking incident leads to worrisome questions about L.A. police
- San Diego State Grounds Air Force : College basketball: Aztecs advance to game against Utah with 58-51 victory.
- College Basketball
- UNLV Dominates All-Big West Team With Four; Johnson Is Player of Year
- 'Fresh Evidence' of a Fresh Start : Blues-rock: Things are looking up for veteran singer-guitarist Rory Gallagher. He's embarking on a U.S. tour that brings him to Peppers Golden Bear tonight.
- Personal Bankruptcies at Record High: A record...
- Pensions, Homes Could Lessen Tax Bills for Retirees
- Sale of Lincoln's Branches Imminent : S&L;: Two years after its seizure by regulators, the Irvine-based institution could be officially finished as soon as Friday. Great Western Bank is seen as the most likely buyer.
- GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Premiere Event : A number of big names are expected to attend the annual international film festival. More than 90 films will be shown.
- Pepperdine Men and Santa Clara Women Dominate WCC Team
- Japan's Funds for Allies Finally OKd
- NEIGHBORS : Battle Guide : A Ventura historian tours the scene of a war between Northern and Southern California, while a Moorpark teacher takes on Elvis.
- Maintaining White Rule
- Backers Expect Passage of 2nd Underground Rail Bill : Mass transit: An earlier measure was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature in June, but vetoed by then-Gov. George Deukmejian.
- WHEELER GORGE : CHP Officer Finds Skull in Ravine
- Boy, 15, Shot in Head While Looking at Gun
- Carson to Stop Funding Satellite Traffic Court
- CORONA DEL MAR : Woman Is Robbed Outside Her Home
- Cab Firm's New Pact Postponed by Probe : Transportation: Airport commissioners delay decision. Company that manages taxi services is under investigation for possible misuse of funds.
- Colella Takes a New Position--on Sidelines : High school baseball: Notre Dame first baseman decides to sit out the season after citing his athletic grind.
- Sailing
- Goode Humor Man : Stage: The mastermind behind the Joe Goode Performance Group took an out-of-body experience at a Best Western motel and made it into his latest dance-theater work.
- KIRK DOUGLAS ON HIS MOVIES
- Lumber Firm Vows to Stop Clear-Cutting
- Making Ends Meet : Edible Landscape Supplies
- Chances for Motorcycle Helmet Bill Improve : Safety: A spokesman for Gov. Wilson says he will probably sign measure requiring such headgear. His predecessor vetoed two similar attempts.
- Poway, San Dieguito Tie for Championship
- Top South Bay Senior Players Meet Friday in All-Star Classic
- UCLA Being Forced to Drop Water Polo
- Castillo's Acrobatics Give San Diego Title
- Jurisprudence
- Japanese to Export U.S.-Made Cars to Europe:...
- Citicorp to Sell More Preferred Stock: Citicorp...
- Spin Control
- What's That Spell?
- Jewish Group Receives $3.5-Million Donation
- Their Smoking Gun : Owners, Workers Blame Bellflower Tobacco Ban for Business Slump
- THE ARTS WARS : A Tale of 2 Counties
- Culver City : Columbia Moves Offices
- Taste of The Far East Finds American Palate
- Westchester's O'Brien: Tale of a Comet : High schools: Senior center, who will attend Pepperdine, has become one of the area's best players.
- Taka-O Is A-OK in Music Department
- Temple City : Condominiums Approved
- Democrats Say GOP Suffered Backlash in Nonpartisan Races
- SIGHTS ABOUT TOWN : Wild West Pop : Painter Bill Schenck takes alternately grave and whimsical views of cowboy and Indian mythology at Sacred Visions Gallery.
- Santa Monica : Rent Board Plans Meeting
- School District Plans 24 Layoffs
- OJAI : Hearing to Focus on Alcohol in Parks
- LOTTERY RESULTS
- One Good Cop
- YORBA LINDA : City Acts to Bolster Opposition to Jail
- Suddenly, Foreman Is Not So Old
- Schools Vow to Try, Try Again After Voters Reject 2nd Bond
- AROUND THE MAJORS : Vincent Won't Let AL Block NL Expansion
- AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Soviets Staring at 'Keep Out' Sign : Sailing: Navy, Coast Guard keeps Cup team out of San Diego Bay.
- LATC Faces Big Challenges Under City Plan
- School Bond Issue Fails by 1% in Whittier : Election: The $75-million option would have repaired school facilities. Backers concede defeat despite uncounted absentee votes.
- India's Prime Minister Quits After 3 Months; New Elections Probable
- FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Not Quite Gospel : Ojai society is back with 'Jesus of Montreal,' a Cannes winner that takes a different look at the Resurrection of Jesus.
- Train of Thought on Rail Tales Continues : In Volume 2 of their work on county railroad history, two local authors examine trains when they were the area's economic lifeline, their status now--and their future.
- Pico Rivera : 15 Organizations Awarded Permits to Sell Fireworks
- Saudi Orders for Oil-Cleanup Gear Bog Down : Persian Gulf: Equipment vendors express some frustration while waiting for contracts to clean up a massive oil spill unleashed by Iraq.
- Operation Desert Jobs: Calls Pour In to Firms : Employment: Group Fischer of Newport logged 3,000 inquiries in three days from workers seeking information. Fluor Corp. installed a new phone line to handle the traffic.
- The Blanding of Sauvignon Blanc
- Zoo Fund-Raiser
- ABSORBING : Titanic Legend and Truths Are Raised Again in Fullerton
- Culver City : City Aids Museum Effort
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : Gulf Weather
- 53 Die When Jetliner Hits Venezuelan Mountainside
- THEATER : You Can Take SCR's Latest Effort to Heart
- Santa Monica Moves to Toughen Housing Rules : Development: Council acts to require that 30% of units at new multifamily dwellings be for lower-income residents. It is expected to curb new building.
- High Life A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Teaching a Class Step by Step : Dancer Claire Bataille Takes Over for a Session at Anaheim High School
- Ex-Broadway Star Has 'Oklahoma!' in Blood
- Los Angeles County : Lifeguard Positions Open
- COSTA MESA : Happy Hour for Bar: Court Keeps It Open
- Parent-Principal Antipathy Boils at Marvin Elementary
- Gasoline Prices in County Have Fallen, Survey Shows : Consumers: Check of stations indicates motorists were paying less to fill up than they did before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
- 1990-91 TIMES ALL-COUNTY TEAM : GIRLS
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Young Switches On Power in Rio Mesa's Opener
- Williams Named Football Coach at Palmdale High
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Walker's Four Hits Help UCI Coast Past Cal Poly Pomona
- By Luck, a Treasured Moment With Jay Ward
- PEOPLEWATCH
- 'Custer's Last Band' Wins SCR's Play Competition
- Utilities' Power Swap to Cut Smog, Aid Fish
- Newport Beach Firm Searched: Federal agents last...
- Bail Is Denied for S&L; Fraud Suspect Michael E. Parker
- The New Stew: Light and Easy
- Pomona : Funding for Audit OKd
- Immigrants Make Pleas for News of Iraqi Kin : Gulf cease-fire: The Glendale chapter of the Red Cross leads the nation in requests to trace prisoners of war who are in allied hands.
- Analyzing Why 49ers Didn't Live Up to Their Promise : College basketball: Seth Greenberg looks back on his first season as head coach and tries to explain what went wrong in the disappointing 11-16 record.
- THE ARTS WARS : Locals Losing the Money Game : State officials say Ventura County government leaders "need educating" about pursuing and providing money.
- Postal Service May Stamp Out El Toro Change
- Love, Death and Treachery as Easy as ABT
- COLUMN ONE : In Canada, Hockey Is a Game of Life : It's more than a Canadian national pastime, it's a passion. But many citizens complain about the mongrelizing influence of the United States.
- The Reluctant Novice : KARATE : Hard Knocks : Take your shoes off and bow with great dignity. Then kick, choke and punch your partner.
- Pomona Refuses to Pay Bill From County
- African Chic Moves to Monrovia : Boutique: Nigerian who fled city hubbub offers clothes, jewelry, masks, artwork and custom-made outfits.
- Flat-Rate Tax for Businesses Proposed
- STATE REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS : New Queen of Morningside Basketball : High schools: Janet Davis, following in the footsteps of Lisa Leslie, is attempting to lead the Lady Monarchs to their fourth consecutive state championship.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP
- PREP ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Wins Showdown of Division 4-A Tennis Powers
- 1990-91 TIMES ALL-COUNTY TEAM : BOYS
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONALS : Guards Point the Way in Estancia-Servite Rematch : Division III: Eddie Rubio, a junior who always keeps his cool on the court, runs the Friars' patient offense.
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Salt Lake City Making a Run for '98 Games
- A Lust for Life : AFI Will Honor Kirk Douglas, the Risk Taker
- Monaghan's Career Back In Doldrums : Golf: Last year's Inamori winner still looking for second victory.
- Comedian's 'Laughter' Celebrates the Gray Crowd
- Wall Street Gears Up for a Celebration but Decides to Wait Until Another Day
- Making Ends Meet : It's <i> Baaack: </i> The Casserole Returns : Budget Eating: We haven't eaten them in years, but we recently rediscovered how great a casserole can taste.
- Making Ends Meet : Eating the Right Thing
- Golfing Grows Despite Water Hazards : Popularity on the Upswing, Even With the Drought
- They Hope 3rd Time Is Charm for Cityhood : Hacienda Heights: After two failed attempts, supporters are resurrecting the bid to turn this diverse community into the county's newest city.
- Chrysler May Cut Its Quarterly Dividend
- Judge Sets 'Topping Fee' in FNN Case:...
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : Oddities: Saved by a Mouse
- Town's Rationing Plan--10 Gallons a Person Daily : Drought: Orange Cove, which relies solely on federal water sources, will get only 10% of its normal supply.
- Size Is Small, But Creativity Tall
- Bell Gardens : Construction to Begin on Human Services Building
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : Straggler Surrenders
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Servite Power Is Too Much for Santiago
- DODGERS : Wealth of Starting Pitchers, Infielders Spurs Trade Speculation
- MUSIC REVIEW : Bychkov, Orchestre de Paris at Ambassador Auditorium : Music director Semyon Bychkov leads the ensemble in a respectable but low-voltage performance.
- Horse Sense : Hollywood Show Makes a Good Ride for Children's Charities
- Collapse of Graves Draws Complaints : Flooding: About 800 plots have sunk at nation's second-busiest national cemetery in Riverside after last week's heavy rainstorms. Official blames drought, soil.
- Measure Would Restrict Fees Charged for Bounced Checks
- THE HOUSE
- Venice : Grant for Homeless Pupils
- Bush Calls for End to Arab-Israeli Conflict : Policy: President salutes U.S. forces who fought 'with honor and valor.' He also tells a cheering Congress that the first wave of returnees will begin arriving today.
- Can We Forget This?: Press aide David...
- For skeptics and disbelievers, Memory Theatre Director...
- Transient Killed in Dispute in Supermarket Lot
- NEWPORT BEACH : $500,000 Matching Fund Given Library
- Gold Dealer Pleads Guilty in Money-Laundering Case
- Girl Killed, Boy Hurt in Hit-Run Accident
- Korenstein Accuses Bernson of Misspending Funds : City Council: The incumbent denies using any campaign money improperly but declines to discuss individual expenditures.
- VENTURA : Disputed Condos OKd Next to Inn
- Music Center Will Drop Contract of Joffrey Ballet : Arts: An official of the performance complex says it cannot continue to support the financially troubled dance troupe, whose current pact expires in June.
- Bouncing Off the Walls Over Basketball Playoffs : Preps: School spirit hits fever pitch on four campuses with teams shooting for regional titles.
- IRVINE : 75 Marchers Protest Hike in UCI Fees
- POW's Voice on Iraqi TV Told His Wife All Was Well
- Terrible Lessons in Violence
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Woodforde Upsets Second-Seeded Chesnokov in 3 Sets
- SANTA ANITA : Jones Will Enter Quiet American
- MOTOR RACING : Cars Are New, but Formula One Rivalry Is Old: Senna vs. Prost
- Fresh Chance, Fresh Outlook : Greg Walker: After series of injuries and a frightening episode with brain seizures, first baseman tries to come back with the Angels.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONALS : Clayton Taking His Game Above and Beyond : Tustin: Power forward, who plays taller than his height, leads Tillers into Southern California Regional Division II semifinals.
- Cypress' Lockard Gets With the Plan : Basketball: Guard sheds his reputation as a 'gunner,' helps team into state community college tournament.
- STAGE REVIEW : The Storms of Life Howl in 'Desert'
- Amiri Consulting Company Searched by Federal Agents
- RETAIL/TOURISM : Taco Bell, Carl's Jr. Join Dodgers' Regular Fast-Food Lineup
- Rykoff-Sexton Inc.: The manufacturer and distributor of...
- Greenspan Optimistic in Wake of War
- NEC, Fujitsu Claim Computer Advances: Japan's NEC...
- U.S. Near Sale of Lincoln S&L; Branch Offices : Thrifts: Sources say the most likely buyer is Beverly Hills-based Great Western Bank.
- Making Ends Meet : All About Beans
- DIAMOND GIRL : Sara Hickman's a Top-Flight Shortstop Among Singers
- THEATER REVIEW 'VANITIES' : Dated Drama : The actresses are talented and the play whizzes by. But the subject matter of this Ojai production seems anachronistic.
- The Hopes of Those at Home Survive War
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Reilly Looms Larger Than Ever
- City Walks a Tightrope Over Warner Bros. Plan : West Hollywood: Historic structures would go in expansion proposal. But the studio is seen as critical to area revitalization.
- EARTHWATCH : No Wasting Away : Instead of sitting in landfills, plastic containers can be made into pier pilings, park benches and other products.
- State Board Breaks Off Talks With Supt. Honig : Education: Members threaten to sue to avert a 'managerial crisis.' The state schools chief says the panel has been 'hijacked by right-wing ideologues.'
- COSTA MESA : Swap Meet Vendors Want to Take Over
- AFTERMATH OF WAR : In the Soviet Union
- THOUSAND OAKS : Plans for 4 Office Buildings Rejected
- Rancho P.V. Denies Archdiocese Bid to Sell Land Near College
- THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Approve Du-par's Demolition
- It's Not Just a Few Rotten Apples : The beating of Rodney King reignites Los Angeles' debate on police conduct. How high does responsibility go?
- Productivity Revised Upward Slightly: The nation's non-farm...
- Soup or Saaa-lad
- 'Pink Panther' Character Was POW's Signal
- Gulf Oil Spill Less Destructive Than Expected : Environment: The slick is smaller than originally estimated. It also isn't moving as fast as feared, or with as much force.
- High Life A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Why Do So Many Teens Become Gang Members?
- Wounded Recall a Moment That Changed Lives
- University in Calabasas Receives Warning That It's Operating Illegally : Education: County zoning officials say that Soka University must prove it is a religious school.
- Unusual Lie on Golf Course : Derailment: Three tanker cars carrying liquid fertilizer go off tracks in Brea. No one is injured by spill, but dozens of golfers are driven off the links.
- Vasquez Tells Latinos Their Time Has Come : Census: A business group hears the supervisor's call for a once-'sleeping giant' to take a rightful place in the county power structure.
- Doctors' Group Urges Tough Laws on Smoking : Health: Statewide ban on cigarette vending machines, lighting up in restaurants asked by County Medical Assn. Tobacco industry vows fight.
- The Hangover Won't Go Away : Bush Administration needs to give Vietnam policy a fresh look
- Poway
- ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : A Surprising Council Victory; Incumbents Retain School Posts : Education: The race is seen as a referendum on the district's approval of controversial textbooks and on sex education programs.
- Ballot Proposal on Crime-Fighting Tax Pondered
- VENTURA : Police Seize Drugs, $30,000 in Cash
- La Jolla Scores Upset Over St. Augustine, 2-1
- Santa Clara, St. Monica Show Similarities in Terms of Balance : Division IV boys: Both squads are coming off routs and both have several players capable of carrying a team.
- ANGELS : McCaskill: Recovery of Elbow Is Complete
- NBA ROUNDUP : King's 50 Not Enough; Jazz Beats Bullets
- Kindawild Winner at Aqueduct
- History-Based Plays Winners at SCR : Stage: First prize goes to veteran Abe Polsky, second place to newcomer Jon Bastian.
- Blues Straight From the Heart, Not a Script : Walter Trout and Robert Lucas go beyond R&B; form and tradition in their new albums.
- League Realignment Is Approved
- Compton Bars Official's Bid for Reelection : Election: Councilwoman Jane D. Robbins reportedly failed to get the required valid signatures on her nomination petition.