- Close the U.S. Border, Mayor Says : Culver City: Steven Gourley urges the country to "draw a line" against illegal immigrants. His comments spark cries of racism.
- Aldo Ray; Raspy-Voiced Actor Played Toughs, Soldiers in Wide Range of Films
- Home Place Makes Room for Work Space
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Snowstorms Sweep Nebraska, Kansas
- Reprieved Community Starts Pulling Itself Up by Broomsticks : Redevelopment: Residents say they got the message to clean up or get out. They collect 5 tons of trash in a morning sweep through John Greenleaf Whittier Park area.
- VENTURA : Attorney Blames Paramedics in Death
- Last Issue Resolved in 8-Year Joan Smith-Irvine Co. Battle
- Slain Youth Wanted to Avoid Trap of Gangs
- Fairfax : Senior Health-Care Grant
- ARCHITECTURE : Venice's Windward Circle Recalls Past but Lacks Focus, Character
- World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Bush, Kaifu to Meet in Orange County
- County OKs Homes in Malibu : Development: On the eve of cityhood, supervisors allow 15 luxury houses opposed by neighbors.
- 7 School Employees Allege Racial Bias in Letter to State
- VENTURA : Crime Watch Is Showing Results
- COLUMN LEFT : Sudden Death, With Police at the Scene : When Tracy Mayberry died, there were no cameras.
- Scavenging of Trash Is Banned
- CSUN's Kernen Makes Strong Commitment to Starting Pitchers
- Hiegert Defends Academic Record of CSUN Athletes : Survey: Matador athletic director attacks published study ranking Northridge's graduation rate 260th out of 262 NCAA Division I schools.
- Arrest of Athlete May Be Case of Mistaken Identity : Crime: Gardena football and basketball player is charged with stealing a purse at gunpoint. But basketball coach says he was participating in a playoff game.
- The Master's Swept in Hawaii
- Black Becomes a Big Deal : Baseball: $10-million contract puts Giant pitcher in the spotlight.
- DeGeneres' Dry Wit Weathers the Storm
- Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Decline in Sea Lions Baffling to Experts
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : A 6-11 Redhead's View of the Final Four
- STAGE
- Occidental Lets Memory of Ex-Chief Fade : Energy: The annual report has a simple dedication to Armand Hammer, who ran the firm for decades before his death in December.
- Accountant Withdraws Plea: In a controversial decision,...
- EDS Gets Stake in Van Nuys Firm:...
- Manischewitz Says Rival's Ads Are Not Kosher
- Region : Passover Rites for Public
- GLENDALE ELECTIONS : CITY COUNCIL : Zarian Outspends Opponents in Bid to Win Reelection
- Impending Arrest Drove 'Alphabet Caller' Suspect to Surrender
- In Retirement, Her Calendar Fills Up
- Track and Field
- Minnesota Put on 2-Year Probation
- MOTOR RACING : Andretti Isn't Riding His Name
- 3 Held in Sledgehammer Slaying of Woman, 44
- Company, 2 Employees Charged With Fraud
- OXNARD : Father, 8 Children Escape House Fire
- Loyola Sweeps Doubleheader, 9-1, 2-1
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT
- R. G. Reynolds Charged With Mail Fraud : Investment: The talk show host is named in a 60-count indictment. He is charged with two schemes that allegedly cost investors about $3 million.
- A Paschal Party : Festivities: In San Biagio Platani, a tiny village in Sicily, Easter is celebrated with feasting, soccer games and a fair measure of pomp and circumstance.
- The Region : Freeway Bridge Work OKd
- COLUMN ONE : Violence Born of the Group : The beating of Rodney G. King follows patterns observed by researchers. Police, the military and other embattled entities are especially susceptible.
- Sales Persistence
- A Taste of India at Palatable Prices
- BOOK REVIEW : LEARNING TO LOOK My Life in Art<i> by John Pope-Hennessy</i> Doubleday $27.50, 336 pages : A Museum Director Examines a Life of Images and Art
- If He Says It's Kosher, It's Kosher : With Passover Friday, Rabbi Eidlitz Is Busy Fielding Inquiries About Food
- President's Gulf War Policies Gained Wide Latino Support
- Crime, Vagrants Targeted in Plan for Balboa Park : Safety: Panel hears proposal to restore park's appeal to public by dealing with crime and providing alternatives to encampments of homeless.
- Ninja Turtles May Be Luring Kids Into the Sewer
- 'Market Pricing' for Car Traffic?
- Pitchers Abound in Area Schools : Baseball: Major league scouts find plenty to hold their interest.
- Pasadena's 'Secret' Water Hearing
- Addressing Concerns About Water District
- Reagans Shouldn't Be Buried at Library
- Fetal Tissue Controversy
- Fetal Tissue Controversy
- Fetal Tissue Controversy
- LAPD
- 900 Numbers
- Recycling Black Dollars Is Needed
- State Board and Honig
- Pro-Fireworks Vote Applauded
- Mandatory Helmet Bill
- Weigh Station Might Manage Traffic
- Don't Add Taxes, Just Stop Spending
- Mandatory Helmet Bill
- MOVIES - March 28, 1991
- Obituaries - March 28, 1991
- TELEVISION - March 28, 1991
- TELEVISION - March 28, 1991
- POP/ROCK - March 28, 1991
- Notes on a Scorecard - March 28, 1991
- Names in the News - March 28, 1991
- Names in the News - March 28, 1991
- Bistro in a Microwave
- After the Gulf War: Relief, Guilt and Love : Latino Support Groups' Members Await Returning Veterans With Open Arms
- Winter Keeps Grip on Desert : Weather: Storm drops up to 2 inches of snow on the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, knocks out power and stalls traffic.
- Building Site May Be Indian Burial Ground : Malibu: State Coastal Commission orders construction to halt, but neighbors say work continues.
- Hussein Unlikely to Hold Power for Long, Bush Says : Persian Gulf: White House does not rule out military action against Iraqi helicopters being used to fight rebels. United Nations nears accord on harsh cease-fire terms.
- County Commission OKs Study of Glendale Light-Rail Spur : Transit: The two-mile connector would link the L.A.-to-Pasadena line with the city's Amtrak station.
- Storm Triggers Mudslides That Kill 2 in Tijuana
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Vandals Paint Part of Downtown Red
- SIMI VALLEY : 'Alphabet Caller' Suspect Arrested
- Power Surges Led to Air Traffic Disruption : Outages: Human error is also cited in the crippling of a regional control center. A dozen John Wayne Airport flights were delayed.
- Man Collects on Fake Returns, IRS Charges
- Firefighter Injured in Controlled Burn
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Lean Times Demand More Efficient Leadership
- O.C. Girls Advance in Miami Junior Tennis Tournament
- Council Approves Plans for Project on Meadlowlark Site
- Leading Man in Second City : Raines Goes to the White Sox After a Lack of Recognition Finally Sours Him on Montreal
- LOS ALAMITOS : Jenuine Joins Living Hall of Fame
- College Basketball
- When It Came to Losing Games, These Guys Were Hard to Beat
- AT&T; and NCR Chiefs' Talks Get Nowhere
- French Computer Maker Expects Big Loss: Compagnie...
- Junk Bond Swap Proposed to Save Forest
- Lockheed to Pay Most of Burbank Water Cleanup Cost
- Malibu Developer Wins 11th-Hour OK for Project
- OJAI VALLEY : Residents Criticize Proposed Landfill
- Driver Is Followed and Shot to Death
- Proposed Hospital Site Threatens 89 Homes : Health care: The neighborhood in Bassett would be demolished to make way for a 350-bed facility to serve the poor in the San Gabriel Valley.
- Council OKs Plan for Shopping Center : Thousand Oaks: The decision means that a Du-par's restaurant that has been a fixture for 30 years will be demolished.
- LITTLE LOTTO RESULTS
- SEAL BEACH : Council OKs Change in District Borders
- COSTA MESA : Developer Asks City to Waive 'Trip Fees'
- Football
- Graduation Rate at USC Ranks Low : Academics: Study shows six of 24 football players who started school in 1984 graduated. University calls sample too small.
- Black Crowes Bounced From ZZ Top Tour : Pop music: Opening act is removed for criticizing the affiliation with a corporate sponsor.
- Spots for Your Easter Breadbasket : Dining: Many Orange County restaurants will have special brunches for the holiday and even go as far as setting up petting zoos and egg hunts.
- Schuller Still Hoping to Reach Soviets
- STAGE REVIEW : This 'Meeting' a Lost Opportunity
- Yet Another Kink : Group's Custody Claim Is New Twist in Tortuous Tale of Kinkajous
- Body Recovered of Man Who Jumped From Pier
- Miscellany
- Miscellany
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Farmer Stays Home, Sows Seeds of Success
- SAILING : Women's Event to Have Three Olympic Classes
- BANKING/ FINANCE : Little Plaza S&L; Looms Large Among Mortgage Lenders
- Guru Erhard Accused of Trying to Hide Assets : Lawsuit: A former associate of the est program's founder alleges that he's transferred property in an effort to evade creditors.
- Unocal to Close the Nation's Last Shale Oil Project
- Consumer Confidence Surges on Gulf War Success : Conference Board Report Gives Market a Reason to Rally; Dow Advances 49.01
- High Court Allows Forced Confessions in Criminal Trials : Judiciary: A key pillar of constitutional law is upset. Justices, in 5-4 vote, rule that a coerced admission of guilt could be used if it amounts to a 'harmless error.'
- Movie Fans Spend 'Night With the Stars'
- EPA Asks U.S. to Ban Pesticide : Agriculture: Highly toxic ethyl parathion has poisoned hundreds of people, especially farm workers, killing many. It is used on about 50 crops in California.
- Man Continues His Years-Long Fight to Avoid Jail : Courts: A judge delays the Simi Valley businessman's 30-day sentence. He has been convicted twice in his 1985 arrest on cocaine charges.
- Benjamin Chazan; Founded Furniture Store
- La Jollans Seek Some City Powers
- PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : Beneath the Flag of a Ravished People, True Glitz
- Foster Is Trying a Second Career : Baseball: Former National League MVP serves as a volunteer college assistant with an eye toward returning to major leagues as a hitting instructor.
- Rio Mesa's Young Swings at Record
- Seton Hall Assistant Coach Interviewed for Irvine Job
- TENNIS U.S. WOMEN'S HARDCOURT : Seles, Graf Win With No Trouble
- World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Turnout Low for Local Elections
- Girl Seriously Injured When Car Strikes Skip Loader
- COUNTYWIDE : Gang Violence Rise Worries Supervisors
- Latino, Asian Ratios Gain in City Schools
- Anti-Gang Plan OKd for Oxnard
- New Alaskan Storm Blusters Into County With More Rain and Snow : Weather: The county hasn't received so much precipitation in one month since 1978. Temperatures could plummet into the 20s inland.
- A Strike Gorbachev Can't Afford to Lose : Soviet Union: A snowballing stoppage by miners threatens the Soviet leader with a loss of worker support--and his mandate to rule.
- SAN DIEGO COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Players Cut From Great Cloth
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
- Reviving the Spirit of Raiders
- The Next Best Thing : When Kansas Made a Pitch for Smith, North Carolina Sent Williams Instead and May Live to Regret It
- ART
- MUSIC : Violinist Has Worked, Played Hard for Success : Cho-Liang Lin, who appears today and Thursday with Pacific Symphony, says his career didn't blossom overnight.
- Saddam Hussein
- Darts Story a Picador for Reader
- Schwarzkopf Says He Hoped for a Rout of Iraqi Forces but Bush Chose to Halt War
- School Official Backs Prop. 98
- Parking Ban Is Unnecessary
- Parades
- Lambda Scholarship
- Plans to Close School Libraries
- New Land Law Questioned
- Health Risks in Oil Spills
- Health Risks in Oil Spills
- Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...
- Widow Held in Murder of Gulf Veteran : Crime: The victim's brother-in-law also is charged in the Detroit street shooting. Dead man's mother says couple had marital problems.
- OSCAR'S NIGHT OUT : Lazar at Spago: It's 2 Parties in One
- "April Fool! Have you ever played a trick on anyone?"
- Gorbachev Ends Local Control of Moscow Police
- Laguna Beach Reluctant to Sell 137-Acre Parcel : Sycamore Hills: Part of the county purchase would be used for a tollway, but city officials argue that an environmental report is flawed and should be redone.
- COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors Ask Aid From Congressmen
- Man Sentenced in Rape, Murder of Woman, 83
- Olympics
- Storm in Insurance Industry Has Passed
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Cancer Risk Linked to Cooking Methods
- Hotel Standing in Way of Disney Expansion Plans : Negotiations: The Pan Pacific could be a key part of the park's projects, but its owners say the entertainment giant's purchase offers are too low.
- Consumer Confidence Surges on Gulf War Success : Index Posts Its Biggest Gain Since '69, but Durable Goods Orders Drop Again
- Rides Silent at Kuwaiti Park Iraqis Trashed
- Aerial Use of Malathion Is Questioned : Pesticide: Experts' report says state should reconsider spraying of pesticide over neighborhoods because of potential health hazards.
- Suspect Escapes From Holding Cell
- COUNTYWIDE : Thieves Steal Letters From Postal Trucks
- Nordstrom Reportedly Sold Used Merchandise: Former saleswomen...
- Tsongas Says Reaction in Iowa Prompts Him to Challenge Bush
- Homes, Businesses Plug In to Savings on Power Costs : Conservation: Advocates work to increase awareness, but Bush puts emphasis on fuel production.
- Member of Civil Service Board Removed by Mayor
- Jiminy Cricket! First-Graders Can Be Tough Audience
- L.A. CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS / 2ND DISTRICT : 2 Challenge Wachs in His New Territory
- 1 in 3 Children Reported at Risk of Hunger in State
- Supervisors to Form Panel on Redistricting
- Price Creates High-School Scholarship
- Boxing
- Mickelson Wins Morris Williams Golf Tournament
- CSUN Softball, Baseball Games Lost to Rain
- Genia Miller Collects a Big Honor : Basketball: Senior center is first Titan women's basketball player to be named All-American in 14 years.
- CLIPBOARD : Landing and Takeoff Operations at John Wayne Airport
- COUNTYWIDE : Group to Lobby for Urban Counties
- COUNTYWIDE : Lagomarsino's Gulf Visit Under Way
- Man Hunted by Mall Guards Leaps Into River
- FESTIVALS
- Dante Recalls Unhappy Days Under a Halo
- Ratings Up Slightly for ABC's Oscar Telecast
- Minority Contractors Cite 'Fronts' : Public works: They tell Assembly Transportation Committee that many contracts are fraudulently won by companies owned by Anglo men.
- Trial Opens for 3 Charged With Theft in Pet Sales to Labs
- IRVINE : Park Picnic to Cap Persian New Year
- She Keeps the Peace on Campus : Education: The counselor makes Granada Hills High School neutral turf in a collision of bused-in gang members.
- ANAHEIM : Celebrating Some Small Successes
- Anti-Police Bias May Disqualify Juror : Courts: A judge is to decide today whether a panel member should be removed for discussing the King beating in deliberations on a murder case.
- THE NHL : A Very Expensive Collect Call
- Baseball
- DWP Project Diverts Rainfall Into the Ocean : Ground water: Ironically, millions of gallons are being wasted because of a drought-inspired work in Sun Valley.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Makes Moves to Balance Budget
- Yeltsin vs. Gorbachev: The Stakes Go Higher : No-confidence vote could define Soviet future
- America's Raunchiest Home Videos From America's Finest City
- Titans' Wilhite Gets OK to Talk to Other Schools
- Seems to Be Something Fishy Here : Licenses: Population on the rise, interest in the sport is high, but registration of anglers has dropped dramatically.
- WOMEN'S TENNIS
- OUTDOOR NOTES : Undaunted Halibut Return for Spawning
- Boxing
- Trout Are Doing Their Part to Break Ice at Big Bear Lake
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hall & Oates Get in Touch With 'Roots'
- The 'Fairy Tale' Luck of Director Luc Besson : Movies: His latest film, 'La Femme Nikita,' the story of a crazed addict transformed into a ruthless undercover agent, is a surprise hit.
- '90s Promise to Stir Up Food Industry
- SCIENCE / PEDIATRICS : Research Links Colic to Cow Antibodies
- Minister Voted 1st Black Mayor of Kansas City
- Bush to Undergo Annual Checkup
- The Charity Set Stars at El Rescate Benefit
- SANTA ANA : Man Held, 2 Officers Hurt During Chase
- FARIA BEACH : Couple Refuses to Take Down Flag
- Dean Schultz Expected to Get FHLB Post
- Hospital Extends Spousal Benefits to Gay Staffers : Workplace: The New York medical center's policy--which includes health-care insurance--is hailed by activists as "groundbreaking."
- Skinner Says Fuel Economy Bill Could 'Destroy Auto Industry'
- Council Panel Backs Political Activist for Spot on L.A. Police Commission
- Security Guard Convicted of '89 Burglary, Kidnaping
- Spielbuehler Resigns From CS Fullerton Football Post
- PADRES : Riddoch Still Lacks 5th Starter : Baseball: Lilliquist has rough outing in exhibition loss to San Francisco.
- New Line Cinema to Get Advance in...
- Sales at State's Biggest Home Builder Up 22%
- General Dynamics Weighs Move: The aerospace firm...
- Banking/Finance
- Cuba Frees Political Prisoner After 22 Years
- Cries for Water Rationing Drowned Out by Storms : Drought: Some areas are scaling back plans to restrict usage. Officials caution against a too-hasty retreat.
- South Shaken as 'Rust Belt' Disease Hits Manufacturing Plants : Low-cost area thought it was immune to economic trends. Now, it's losing jobs to even cheaper producers overseas.
- O.C. DNA Testing Laboratory Is Nearing Test of Its Own in Court
- SOMIS : School District May Have to Cut $65,000
- Babes in Book Land : Education: Sixth-graders and kindergartners at Telfair Avenue School in Pacoima pair up to write works based on the younger children's experiences.
- SANTA ANA : New Obscenity, Bomb Threat Charges Filed
- MOORPARK : Church Asks City to Scale Back Festival
- Lockheed to Pay Most of Water Cleanup Cost : Environment: The firm will spend $80 million on the $86-million project to remedy contamination of Burbank's underground supplies.
- DODGERS : For Openers, Lasorda Takes Belcher Over Martinez
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux's Hat Trick Lets Penguins Beat Flyers
- Camarillo Twins Advance in Tennis
- For Him, Wins Not Everything
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Ringing the Chimes of Freedom : Kris Kristofferson stresses the concept during his show at the Crazy Horse Steak House, where pal Willie Nelson joins him for several songs.
- South American Trading Bloc Plan Advances
- BOOK REVIEW : Micronesian Politics Spill Over Edge : THE EDGE OF PARADISE America in Micronesia <i> by P.F. Kluge</i> Random House, $21.95, 256 pages
- SCENE ON THE STREET : Making Their Point With Wrought Iron
- Drug Dealers Punish Welshers by Carving Them a 'Happy Face'
- Still Battling: Talk-show host Larry King wants...
- First Stop on the Post-Awards Tour: the Governor's Ball
- Fleet of Tow Trucks May Be Mobilized in War on Traffic Jams : Commuters: The county Transportation Commission will vote on a plan to authorize 'freeway service patrols' that would provide service to disabled vehicles.
- U.S. Urges 'Strong Signal' in Sewage Trial : Environment: Federal, San Diego attorneys make final pleas in clean-water case with billions of dollars at stake.
- Museum Gains New Life : Art: The collection of California art donated by Frederick R. Weisman is an outstanding addition to the San Diego Museum of Art.
- American Indians Seek More Say in Film, TV : Communication: Institute of American Indian Arts offers American Indian students unique hands-on training as writers, directors and producers.
- Letter Revokes Texan's Control of Parker Firm : Accusations: Newport businessman, himself under indictment, says he was not informed of fraud allegations against the man who took over his company after making it a loan of $3 million.
- Western Digital Stands to Gain From IBM Deal : Computers: The Irvine firm could generate $50 million to $150 million in sales as a key supplier for new laptop.
- Two-Year Note Yields Rise: Yields on two-year...
- Goodwill Casting Off Its Old Image : Training: No longer an old clothes bin or appliance repair and resale shop, the organization has turned to teaching disabled people the high-tech trade and marketing their skills, but it's off to a slow start.
- Vocal Anti-War Treasury Official Is Back on the Job
- Fire Damages Newport Restaurant
- Super-Stressed Super Moms Learn to Juggle Lives
- CLIPBOARD : CCAP (Coalition for Children, Adolescents & Parents)
- Fire Adds to Woes of Downtown Hollister
- Times Mirror Co. Forecasts Earnings Drop: Chairman...
- Kuwait on Bumpy Journey Toward Stability : Reconstruction: The economy, stopped cold by the Iraqi invasion, is starting a gradual recovery. But, like the tiny country itself, it may never be the same.
- Most O.C. S&Ls; Now Operating in Good Shape
- Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Aliens With Fake Documents Arrested
- IN BRIEF : Women of Honor Awards Luncheon Set
- Nation IN BRIEF : IDAHO : Peyote Legislation Sent To Governor
- WATER-THRIFTY LANDSCAPING
- Mayor Sonny at War With 'The Thong'
- Mexican Consul Criticizes L.A. Killings by Law Officers : Law enforcement: He charges that police and sheriff's deputies repeatedly use excessive force against immigrants.
- Knowing When to Take a Good Deal
- Ex-Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $225,000
- Fear Grips Neighborhood After Poisoning of 9 Dogs
- Real estate slump? There's still plenty of...
- Revised Map Triples Area Identified as Flood-Prone : Simi Valley: Officials fight federal changes that could increase insurance costs for businesses and homeowners.
- Rossiter Leaving His Mark Early
- College Basketball
- BOWLING SENIOR PBA AT LAKEWOOD : Handegard Takes 24-Game Lead
- ANGELS : Felix Making a Good Impression
- Barkley Allegedly Spit at Fan and May Have Hit Little Girl
- PREP ROUNDUP : Green's Clutch Performance Helps Tustin Reach Semifinals
- Area Golf Courses Get a Free Drop-- of Raindrops : Weather: Precipitation hurts business in the short term but will help conditions, considering drought restrictions.
- Court OKs $46.8-Million Suit Settlement by Boesky
- Midway Airlines Seeks Chapter 11 Shield
- 7 Painters to Get $20,000 in Back Wages
- United's Heathrow Deal Hits Snag: British authorities...
- Scents of Health : As Aromatherapy Gains New Followers, Some Ask If It Works and If It Should Be Regulated
- World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Defense Spending to Rise 13% in 1991
- COLUMN ONE : DNA on Trial as Evidence : 'Genetic fingerprinting' has been embraced as a revolutionary advance in law enforcement. But some courts are beginning to have doubts.
- Steam Pipe Explodes in Manhattan
- Walking Works of Art Will Abound
- Hearing Begins for Suspect in '86 Molestation-Slaying : Murder: Prosecutors hope to link a sex offender to the killing more that four years ago of a 7-year-old girl.
- What About Tomorrowland's Traffic? : Disney's transportation plans must consider more than tourists' convenience
- Protesters Upset That Police Didn't Tape Arrests : Rally: Peace activists claim it was no accident that the one encounter that turned violent didn't get recorded.