- Selfishness--or Reaction to Behind-the-Scenes Tax Hike?
- BREAD, BALL AND CHAIN
- NAKED CAME A STRANGER
- Exchange Program
- THE LONG GOODBYE
- The Death of Arturo Jimenez
- Our Environment
- Real Culprits Behind Death of Woman
- Real Culprits Behind Death of Woman
- Hospitality, Glasnot-Style : Until recently, tourists visiting the Soviet Union where limited to dreary, broken-down Intourist hotels. Now there are two new choices: restored grand hotels with Western comforts, and 'B&Bs;'for those who want to meet real Russians.
- The Death of Arturo Jimenez
- THE LONG GOODBYE
- U.S. Does Share R&D; With Private Sector
- Low-Cost Housing
- The Death of Arturo Jimenez
- A Time and Place for Expressions of Faith
- Heroism Worthy of Page 1 Play
- Name-Calling
- A FEW BARRES
- Packard Aids Builders, Trashes Parks
- THE CLUTCH PRESIDENT
- Consider Term Limits
- Alaska Pipeline Has Excellent Safety Record
- Los Angeles County - News from Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- NONFICTION - Aug. 18, 1991
- Obituaries - Aug. 18, 1991
- Claustrophobia by LAURA WHITEHORN
- Coaches Drill Thomas for His Senate Face-Off
- SUMMER VACATION: Tired of the Grand Canyon?...
- Judge Studies Group's Suit to Block Mobil Oil Pipeline : Environment: Project's foes say the impact report was flawed. Ruling may not come before the work begins.
- Truckers Circle Federal Building Over Job Dispute : Labor: South Bay drivers seek to spotlight their desire to have harbor-area firms classify them as employees so they can receive benefits.
- LATC Acts Out a Financial Soap Opera : Theater: The company was doomed from the start by optimistic projections and factors beyond its control, officials say.
- LEAN TIMES: As county officials consider keeping...
- Calls Mount for Probe of Sheriff's Department : Law enforcement: Officials deny that deputies are using excessive force as agency faces more turmoil.
- NEW DIGS: Angel right fielder Dave Winfield...
- BAD TRIP: Drivers here and elsewhere were...
- Stirring Up a New Company for Sea Vacations
- Granita--Spago by the Sea
- Leaving Games Early Seems to Be Birthright of Many Dodger Fans
- INTERNATIONAL
- Radioactive Leak Probed at Chernobyl
- A Taste of Justice for Iraq : The U.N. Security Council was right to assume control of oil earnings
- State, Developers Settle in Hawk's Nest Case : Endangered species: David Dahl and Jeff Smith were accused of allowing a bird's nursery to be destroyed.
- Woman's Business Partner Arrested in Her Slaying : Crime: Richard L. Lockridge is being held without bail. Police say a dispute over ownership led to Kim Martello's strangling.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : McEnroe Loses and Says That It's Almost Time to Quit
- Seles Is Barred From Olympics, Says Field Has Been Depleted
- For Gagliano, Inactivity Is a Fact of Life : Chargers: He could be No. 3 quarterback, or he could be gone. But with questions surrounding Tolliver and Friesz, he's insurance for now.
- Wally George is taking another crack at...
- San Diego Spotlight : Rampal, Maestro of Flute, to Appear at SummerPops
- THEATER REVIEW : Beat is Strong and Colorful in 'State of the Art Heart'
- HMO to Buy Laguna Niguel Dental Plan : Buyout: Foundation Health Corp. of Sacramento and National Health Care Systems say they're 'a perfect match.'
- INTERNATIONAL
- Check In to a Room With a Stellar View
- COLUMN ONE : Balkans' Graveyard of Hatred : There's been a spate of war-victim remembrances in Yugoslavia's fervent 'Bible Belt.' Some fear that old wounds are being reopened.
- LAPD Investigating Drug Abuse Within Its Ranks
- Irvine Mayor to Pay $2,000 Political Fine : Violation: Sally Anne Sheridan says the infraction, involving a real estate transaction and a City Council vote, is only technical in nature.
- D.A. May Drop All Charges Against Schimmel : Arraignment: The prosecutor plans to do so if a psychologist's examination shows the teen-ager is seriously disabled mentally.
- Callers Offer to Buy Headstone for Baby : Burial: Gifts are placed on the grave of an infant found dead in a portable toilet. Police search for the mother.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Water Customers to Pay 8.8% More
- TENNIS WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT LOS ANGELES : It Isn't Very Pretty, but Sabatini Defeats McNeil
- At UCLA, There Is Some Pressure : College football: Coming off two losing seasons after winning bowl games in seven consecutive seasons, Donahue says the situation is different.
- It's No Mystery: Ethan Hawke Just a Die-Hard Bob Dylan Fan
- IATSE to Aid 'Simpsons' Animators in Lawsuit : Television: A Hollywood guild agrees to help non-union animators get back pay. The animation company chief vows a fight.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : State Closes Nursing Home, Cites Neglect
- Freeway Call Boxes Being Replaced With New Model : Emergencies: The high-tech, cellular units will be more reliable and harder to destroy, officials say.
- Study Shows AIDS Changing Sexual Behavior
- Officer Probably Aware of Police Beach Stakeouts : Crime: Investigators were actively on the lookout for suspect in series of beach rapes in La Jolla and North County cities.
- Thieves Get $5,000 From Burbank Bank
- Conservationists Make Plea for Freeway Animal Crossings
- 4 Crewmen Lost as Navy Copter Crashes at Sea
- Northridge Hospital Begins Expansion Project
- Crews Cleaning Sidewalks in Reseda Shift to Recycled Water
- Exam Shows Mountain Lion Had Eaten Doberman
- News Agency Reports Venezuelan Basketball Player Used Cocaine
- TV Reviews : Rosanna Arquette in a Psychic Thriller With a Topical Touch on Showtime
- Japanese Partner May Win Owner's Stake in Egg City
- General Dynamics Sells Land in Rancho Bernardo at a Loss
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Tropical Storm May Threaten East Coast
- WORLD IN BRIEF : HONG KONG : Search Continues for Barge Survivors
- Brakes Officially Blamed for Girl Scout Bus Crash : Accident: Authorities also say that if the driver had used a lower gear on a steep grade, the wreck in which seven died might have been prevented.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : VISALIA : Bomber Hoax Shoots for the Stars
- S.D. Deputy Had Idea Rapist Might Be a Cop : Crime: After the fifth attack, a sheriff's detective felt that he was tracking a fellow law enforcement officer.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : Airlift of Black Jews to Israel Authorized
- 2 Salomon Executives Resigning : Scandal: The chairman and president knew about the Wall Street firm's illegal bidding in the government securities market months before notifying regulators.
- CAMARILLO : District Studies Fee Hike for Campus Use
- THOUSAND OAKS : State Grant to Help Planting of Trees
- Mailboxes Damaged, Mail Stolen in Mountain Areas : Crimes: Several hundred residents have been targeted. Some people have resorted to renting post office boxes.
- CYPRESS : City Endorses Site for Roller Hockey
- Police Task Force Makes 37 Arrests on 1st Night
- Police Now Say Bishop May Have Been Hit by Car
- San Diego
- Norris Slow to Win at Fame Game : Boxing: WBC champion aims to add to his legend with a victory over Brett Lally tonight at the Sports Arena.
- Yankees Agree to Not Split Hairs in Lengthy Tiff With Mattingly
- SWIMMING NATIONAL MEET : Jorgensen Wins Third Gold Medal
- '51 Rams Celebrate Their Title Season : Football: Luncheon honors players who defeated defending champion Cleveland Browns, 24-17, to bring an NFL championship to Los Angeles.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Rain Leaves Field High and Wet
- Don't Fence Her In : Country's Mary-Chapin Carpenter Isn't Interested in Stereotypes, Musical or Otherwise
- Soothe Blistering Paint With Oil-Based Primer
- Artisans: Spotlighting Makers Of Handcrafted Goods : Where You Can Go Home Again--Sort of
- U.N. Leader Sees No Major Obstacles to Hostage Deal : Diplomacy: But troublesome details are snagging the process, Perez de Cuellar concedes.
- Officer Suspected of Rape Probably Knew of Stakeouts : Crime: Despite his likely knowledge of San Diego police activity, investigators believe he committed a series of crimes at beaches.
- NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Rapper May Face Charges in Rape Case
- Since When Is News a Crime? : A chilling attack on the First Amendment in Cincinnati
- Student Charged in Extortion of Doctor
- Port Bedeviled by Pollution Sins of the Past : Environment: Development is slowed as officials try to force payment from leaseholders who have fouled the site for decades.
- Self-Promoting 'Contract Killer' Enters Plea to Killing Wife in '85
- Drownings Prompt Call for Hot Line Review
- El Toro's New Chief Addresses Jet-Noise Problem
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Simms and Hostetler in Deadlock
- CYPRESS : Council Scales Back Car-Pooling Rules
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Justice Hits a Home Run for Macon
- Rookie Lyght Becomes No. 2 in Ram Salaries
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tigers Move Closer to Blue Jays
- 'Miracle Healing' Program Pulled From British TV
- Cancellation of 'Night on the Town'
- Northrup Faces Suit Over Toxics
- McDonnell Douglas Gets Launcher Deal
- GARDENING : Seemingly Tame Plants Can Grow Into Monsters
- 2 Salomon Executives Resigning : Scandal: The chairman and president knew about the Wall Street firm's illegal bidding in the government securities market months before notifying regulators.
- County Nominee for Coroner Fails Required Medical License Test : Jobs: Officials say they aren't worried because the exam covered topics Dr. Yong-Myun Rho hasn't studied in many years.
- Passersby Ignored Attack Victim's Screams, Police Say
- What's 100 Multiplied by Six? Lots and Lots of Birthday Candles
- Tolls Touch Rallies to Win California Sires Cup Derby
- Boos Hushed by Strawberry in the 13th, 4-1 : Baseball: He hits a three-run homer as L.A. keeps its 1 1/2-game lead over the Braves by finally beating the Astros.
- O.C. Writer 'Crazy' About Her New Movie : Television: Linda Voorhees of Anaheim is pleased with the final product, which will be shown on Monday on TNT.
- 'Commitments' Star Got Strong Musical Guidance From Father
- Buffett Again Calms Salomon in a Storm : Finance: The quiet Nebraskan replaces John H. Gutfreund, the brash chairman of Salomon Bros., which borrowed $700 million from Buffett's company in 1987 to fend off a takeover.
- Marine Wing Gets New Commander
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : EUREKA : 6.0 Pacific Quake Jolts Northern Coast
- $56,210 in Evidence Money to Be Repaid
- Branch of Sierra Club Says Scrap '91 Air Plan : Pollution: The Sespe Group makes a pitch to supervisors, but the document's author insists it adheres to state law.
- Career Remembered for a Game Effort : Hero in Game 4 of '82 American League Playoffs Against Angels Adjusting to Life After Baseball
- Raiders Are Playing Catch-Up Football : NFL exhibition: Shell says offense, special teams must match performance of defense with regular season two weeks away.
- Browns Win in Overtime
- TV Reviews : Stories of Men, Women and Love Return to HBO
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : 750,000 Percussionists Spark Simon's Rhythms
- Doctor Says China Is Selling Kidneys of Executed Prisoners
- Deputies Seize $8 Million in Marijuana Plants Growing in Shipping Containers
- Stuart Karl, Video Boy Wonder Hit by Scandal, Dies at 38
- After Many Gloomy Seasons, Sun Shining on Mariners
- Van Horn Ready to Run in Title Defense Today
- Larsen Places 2nd in 1,500 Freestyle
- STAGE REVIEWS : 'Biloxi Blues' Highlights Simon Trilogy
- Mazda Seems Set to Enter U.S. Luxury Car Market
- NATION IN BRIEF : OREGON : Victim of Transplant Error Fights for Life
- President Adds a Little Politicking to His Vacationing : White House: Bush says Democrats are blocking his domestic policy. He confirms that he will not fund an extension of unemployment benefits.
- Emulex Corp. Posts Gain: The Costa Mesa...
- Trade Magazine Publisher Buys S.F., Angeles Monthlies
- Aerospace Vendor Probed for Allegedly Faking Tests
- Chas. Garry, Attorney for the Black Panthers
- Armenians Free 3 of 41 Captive Soviet Soldiers
- 4 Oil Companies Agree to Settle Antitrust Suit
- BCCI Is One Financial Scandal Menem Hopes to Avoid : Argentina: A money-laundering controversy already surrounds the president. Now questions are being raised about his ties to financier Ghaith Pharaon.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Arab Allies Getting More Skeptical About U.S. Efforts for Peace Talks : Mideast: Washington is seen as failing to extract stronger concessions from Israel in the process.
- Frozen Flaps Force Fast Landing at LAX
- Wait-and-See Is Best This Time : Don't rush to judgment without wetlands data
- C. Garry, 82; Attorney for the Black Panthers
- CAMARILLO : Schools to Stop PTA Hot Lunch Sales
- Robert F. Godwin Jr.; Photographer, Teacher
- Port Hueneme : New Commander to Take Charge at Base
- New Charge Is Filed in Hospital Shootings
- Ventura County Fair Program to Feature 2 Days of Racing
- Jurisprudence
- Ibero Posts $22 Upset in Windy Sands Handicap
- Cooperation May Revive Ailing Big 3
- Lincoln S&L;'s Parent Loses Payback Plea
- Standard Pacific Calls Special Meeting: Standard Pacific...
- Oakland Tribune Rescue Raises Questions About Neuharth's Charitable Foundation
- Serial Slaying Suspect Charged in 1 Death
- 17 Cities Sue County Over Inmate Fee : Jails: Suit is part of a statewide effort to challenge counties' authority to charge a fee when booking prisoners. In San Diego County, the cost to cities is $154 per inmate.
- Lawsuit by Ex-Officer Claims Racial Bias
- IRVINE : If City Sells Land, It Will Be Market Price
- Growth-Management Backers May Have Edge in Court Battle : Suit: Judge postpones ruling but says he's 'inclined' to agree that supporters of managed-growth initiative followed law while gathering signatures for the measure.
- Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
- Incriminating Letter Is Not Defendant's, Witness Says : Courts: A handwriting analyst's testimony may bolster the defense in the trial of a woman charged in the slaying of her pornographer husband.
- Off-Duty Deputy Captures Suspect in 2 Bank Robberies
- ANAHEIM : Another Utility Tax Try Dies in Debate
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Will Face Decision Time
- Trans-Alaska Pipeline Operator Is Investigated : Energy: The Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. is the subject of a congressional probe for allegedly spying on a critic.
- Kitsch 'n' Ware : Funky, Old Appliances Are Back in Vogue
- Hussein Showers Top Soldiers With Perks
- Ex-Peru President May Face Trial in BCCI-Related Case
- Countywide : Police to Fingerprint Children at Library
- San Diego
- LAGUNA BEACH : $4 Million Granted for Coastal Park
- San Diego
- San Diego
- John William Tuttle; Musician
- Abortion Foes Hail Decision by Clinic : Medicine: Family-planning groups decry move to stop procedures by Torrance company. Official of firm says action was taken for business reasons.
- Doug France Gets 1-Year Jail Term
- University of San Diego football Coach Brian...
- Colleges
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : 900 Number Urges Abortion Pill Tests
- Airlines Told to Stop Using Boeing 767 Thrust Reversers : Safety: FAA says 168 of the craft have the device, which helps jets stop. The mechanism is linked to the 223-death crash of one of the planes in Thailand.
- Retarded Teen-Ager May Not Face Charges : Courts: Burglary counts against the youth, who had been missing after release from jail, will be dropped if psychological evaluation confirms his disability.
- EC Observer Copter Hit, Forced Down in Croatian Battle Zone
- Schools to Begin Fall Term Monday
- IRVINE : Cable Failure Leaves Customers Powerless
- Zoo Uproar : Tiger Upstages Children Competing in a Loudest-Growl Contest
- Rockin' Revival Wraps Up at Anaheim Stadium : Religion: An A-team of Christian musicians performs at crusade finale. Organizers say skepticism was avoided by free entry.
- WESTMINSTER : Smoking Allowed at This Store
- Ventura Wants Tax on Residents to Dredge Keys : Environment: Homeowners protest plan to have them bear most of the cost of keeping channels clear of sediment.
- More Dejection, Ejection for U.S. : Baseball: Puerto Rico foils American chances in semifinals again, 7-1. Coach is kicked out for arguing balk.
- Name Game Was Merely Part of the Cleveland Brownout
- Nuart to Screen PBS-Canceled 'Stop the Church'
- WEEKEND TV : L.A. Schools' Financial Crisis Will Be Debated
- SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : The Out-of-Town Action
- Appeals Judge Delays Order Releasing Revised California Census Figures
- No-Contest Plea in 1985 Death of Wife : Crime: Defendant had fostered reputation as hit man. But authorities say he was not linked to mob.
- Teen-Ager's Urge to Help Others Proves Fatal : Tragedy: Tom Anderlik couldn't resist helping someone with car trouble. This time he died, crushed between two cars.
- Jewish Institute Busy Planning for Its 50th Anniversary : Santa Susana: Brandeis-Bardin does not emphasize any particular denomination, but gives people the chance to rediscover their heritage.
- Lawyers Step Up Effort to Oust Kamins as King Case Judge
- ORANGE : Jarvis Group Drops Suit Against District
- Jury Acquits 2 in Holdup of Man Who Was Later Slain
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Bears' Anderson to Miss Today's Game
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Rodgers Activates Rumor Mill With His Visit to San Diego
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injuries Sideline Several Players
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Loss Results in Pregame Meetings
- DATELINE: CUBA / THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, THEN AND NOW : Havana, 1980:
- DEL MAR : Akinemod Will Make Comeback
- Run-DMC Rapper Simmons Accused of Rape
- Factory Output Increases for 4th Straight Month : Economy: In addition to the 0.5% gain in industrial production, the U.S. trade deficit shrinks to an eight-year low.
- In Singapore, Driving Is Easy but Owning a Car Isn't : Environment: The government's Draconian measures have produced free-flowing roads and cleaner air.
- Avoid Madagascar, U.S. Warns
- WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : King Frederick Rites Go Forward
- IRVINE : 3 More File to Run for School Board
- Venezuelan Basketball Player Is Tested Positive for Cocaine
- DIVING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Lenzi Finally Wins His Title
- The Architect of His Own Success : Boxing: Norris, who is making a name for himself, will defend his WBC title tonight.
- They Just Keep Running and Running and . . . : Half marathon: Masters Circuit gains in popularity, no matter the race distance.
- Dinosaur Barney Gets a Stage Workout
- MUSIC REVIEW : Bawdyhouse Hootenanny in Solana Beach : Pop: Rebel Alliance bonds solidly with audience for night of warped music.
- Fireplace Manufacturers Earnings Up: The Santa Ana...
- August Gardening Specifics
- LETHAL AMBITION : WHAT THE U.N. NOW KNOWS ABOUT IRAQ'S WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
- 2 Arrested in Slaying of Oceanside Restaurant Manager
- Officer Suspected in Disappearance a Suicide : Crime: The San Bernardino policeman under investigation in the possible slaying of his foster daughter hangs himself in garage.
- Fingerprinting of Children Planned at Simi Library
- Memorial Service Set for Activist Cereseto
- Suspected Gang Members Held in Drive-By Slaying
- Houses Are Sitting Pretty With Top Honors
- Hints of Further B of A Expansion Worry Investors : Banking: BankAmerica stock drops on a report that the company is interested in a New England institution.
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : More Time Sought by Smith Accuser
- ON THE BEACH / MIKE REILLEY : Learning You Can't Live on Waves Alone
- Baseball Camp to Be Held at Cal Lutheran
- Jewish Population Increases Slightly
- Outrage Greets Huge New Managua Cathedral : Churches: Design is blasted as mosque-like. Critics say money, donated by Domino's Pizza magnate, should go to health care and other services.
- Uninvited Fringe Performers at Center of Edinburgh Flap : Festival: Outgoing director Frank Dunlop questions the quality and motives of alternative artists. The mayor calls his charges 'outrageous.'
- NATION IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : 2 More Defendants Spent Year in Jail
- Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates as Early as Next Week
- New British Envoy Is No Stranger to U.S. : Diplomacy: Robin Renwick, with talent for making friends in high places, takes up his post on Tuesday.
- S. Africa OKs Amnesty for Political Exiles
- Jet Crashes in Remote Indian Jungle; 69 Die
- COSTA MESA : Powwow Celebrates Tribes' Traditions
- SEAL BEACH : Residents Say City Needs Own Attorney
- Marines Change Leaders : Blot, Williams Take Reins After Jolting Year of War, Scandal
- Faria Wins Speedway's Scratch Main Event
- Mexico Is Learning How to Win
- SDSU Assistant Accepts Job in Oregon
- Pendleton Deflects Padres' Shot at .500 : Baseball: Home run by Atlanta third baseman helps Braves to a 3-2 victory.
- Segota Says He's a Free Agent, Plans to Make Jump to Storm
- Soccer
- Bree Walker Blasts KFI's Baby Talk : Broadcasting: The pregnant Channel 2 anchorwoman says radio host Jane Norris insulted her and other disabled people. Grass-roots protest is planned.
- Pastors Find Job Security Fleeting as Firings Increase
- Scandal Spurs Calls for Reform : Treasuries: Wrongdoing by Salomon Inc. strengthens argument for making the transactions in the $2.2-trillion market more public.
- Body May Be 16th Victim of Serial Killer
- Lautenschlager, Earley Qualify for Finals in Diving
- Religious Statues Ruling May Cost San Bernardino County a Park : Church and state: Federal appeals court says the artwork violates the U. S. and California constitutions. The decision could have a nationwide effect.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Aides Suspended for Reporting Burglary
- CLIPBOARD : Multifamily Home Futures
- Pope Takes His Cry for Continental Unity and Peace to Hungary : Eastern Europe: Pontiff praises move toward democracy but cautions that freedom doesn't cure all.
- Stuart Karl; Made Fortune on Fonda Workout Tapes
- Scouts Out at Catalina : Cousteau Society Will Replace Summer Camp
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Group Plans Recall of 19 School Trustees
- Hahn Holds Fund-Raiser but Won't Say if He Is Running
- Air Quality Report
- LAGUNA BEACH : Head Start Funds for Preschool OKd
- 3 Get Long Sentences for Stabbings
- Driver of Van Shot to Death
- School District's Budget Cutbacks Trigger Dissent : High schools: Coaches say students will suffer most from changes forced by reduction in athletics funding.
- This Time, It's Grahe's Turn to Fail : Angels: Once again, the fifth starter is ineffective. Pitcher lasts only 2 1/3 innings in 5-3 loss to the Mariners, who are 10 games over .500 for the first time.
- Castro Is on Hand for Cuba's Pool Party
- Brief Filed by Section Further Rankles Welch : Jurisprudence: As court date to obtain preliminary injunction nears, Canyon football coach is 'frustrated' by document that says he admitted guilt.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Evita' Staging Lacks Her Daring : Stage: Despite a strong singing cast and good performances, the Starlight production never once takes a chance on surprising.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Once Again, Effort to End Salvadoran Civil War Stalls : Central America: Renewed fighting, both in the field and the political arena, dashes hopes for an early cease-fire.
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Jury Deliberating in 87-Death Club Fire
- Judge Tells U.S. to Pay Fees to Legal Aid Firms : Government: He says Health and Human Services acted in bad faith in denying disability payments to thousands. Organizations recovered millions for low-income clients.
- O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lively Show by Suicidal Tendencies : The punk-metal band offers crazy but vibrant maneuvers, involving tunes and varied moods at Irvine Meadows show.
- The Day in Review : Basketball
- Unfinished 'Beauty' to Make Splashy Debut : Movies: The New York Film Festival will premiere Disney's animated work-in-progress on Sept. 29.
- Regulators Force Downey to Write Down Portfolio : Thrift: The resulting after-tax charge will wipe out the S&L;'s $23.5-million profit for the first half of the year.
- Bid to Recoup Pre-Bankruptcy Payments Stalls : Courts: American Continental seeks to regain $24.5 million from creditors. Its attempt hinges on a similar case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Accelerated Ruling on Prop. 103 Rebates Urged : Insurance: Commissioner Garamendi's lawyers say the industry lobbying group's plan won't work.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : UC Davis, Professor Reach Settlement