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- El Camino Puts Up a Fight, but Loses : Basketball: Powerful Long Beach is able to shrug off poor first half and wins, 84-74. The Warriors had lost to the Vikings by 40 points earlier this season.
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- SDSU Chilly to Tarkanian : Basketball: UNLV coach interested in Aztecs, but Day said to be reluctant.
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- Galleries Bolster Art Scene Fraught With Closures
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- Saint Bob : 'Holier-than-thou' or just holy? The city attorney, revered and scorned for his style and personality, has staked out the moral high ground while dominating the political scene.
- California IN BRIEF : LIVERMORE : 3.8 Earthquake Causes No Damage
- A Flood of Trash : L.A. River Carries Tons of Debris to Area Shores
- OPEC Cuts Unlikely to Stop Slide in Oil Prices : Petroleum: At issue in the Geneva talks was Saudi Arabia's determination to hold on to the larger share of the cartel's production it got during the Gulf crisis.
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- For Now, Being HIV Positive Is the Least of His Worries
- Haitians Flee Political Nightmare, Only To Be Returned : Refugees: The new regime has targeted virtually everyone who supported the deposed democracy. How can the U.S. deny them protected status?
- Storms Cause 50% Cut in Blood Donations
- Man Barred From Selling Muscle Drug : Litigation: Milne Ongley was also ordered by a Superior Court judge to never again practice medicine without a license.
- 'Disadvantaged' Is Only an Ethnic Term : Education: The school system's equal opportunity is not being offered equally, especially for a poor child who happens to be white.
- Storms Force Postponement of Races : America's Cup: Defenders' and challengers' races pushed back one day.
- Loyola Baseball Team Prepares for Cal State Long Beach
- Section Plans to Probe Game Ending in Fight
- Positron Wins Again at Los Alamitos
- 'Gangster Al' Puts the Pieces of His Life Back Together : Recovery: Alex Black, former Corona del Mar basketball star, survives success, drug and alcohol binges and prison.
- Shaw Dominates Field in Sunkist Girls' Mile : Track: Fillmore High runner leads entire race. Hoover's Casillas wins boys' two-mile, Antelope Valley's Dreher takes long jump.
- Weather, Atlanta Team Rains on OMBAC Rugby Tourney
- Channel 2 Doesn't Show First Half
- TELEVISION : Like, Here's the News : MTV reaches into 54.5 million homes with news shows that target a prime audience. Is it a look into the future of TV news?
- A Man's Play : A playwright in search of an appropriate role model creates a series of vignettes about male bonding and the father-son relationship
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- Suspension of Student Is Rescinded
- San Diego Jumpers Win; Cason Just Misses Mark
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Maryland Loses Second in a Row
- A Hot Month for Sounds of Rio in L.A.
- A Tedious, Backward Journey : ** 1/2, PAUL McCARTNEY,"Get Back", <i> Vestron Video </i> ($19.98)
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- Barbara Bush in Key Role, Far More Than 'Everybody's Grandmother' : First Lady: 'George's wife' is critical to President's image, key element in reelection campaign.
- COMMENTARY : Fox's 'Cops' Has the Right Beat
- George Lucas' 'Defenders of Dynatron City' joins Fox animation on Saturdays
- Valentine's Day Protest Slings Arrows at U.S.
- Iraq Farm Projects Called Peril to Antiquity Sites
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- PREP ROUNDUP : St. Margaret's Streak Stopped by Ribet Academy
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Wins Title Behind Palmisano's 36
- Earnhardt Will Try Again to Win His Race With Time : Auto racing: Five-time Winston Cup champion will seek first Daytona 500 victory in 14 attempts today.
- Ventura Roars Past Oxnard to Old-Fashioned Title
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- THE SOUTHLAND DELUGE : Nature's Latest Punch Isn't a Knockout Blow : Weather: Rain causes some problems but is less severe than expected. A new storm may arrive by Tuesday.
- CROWD-SHY: Although Euro Disneyland outside of Paris...
- Toward a New Hampshire Decision : Republicans: Bush, Buchanan battle for votes of disgruntled, undecided.
- 'Buy American' Is Not Easy as Foreign, Domestic Brands Intermingle : Trade: Many experts believe there is no such thing any more as a truly U.S. product. Most goods are 'global composites.'
- JUST ADD CHICKEN: More than a thousand...
- FILLMORE : Pilot Safe After Stunt Plane Crashes
- Area Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Storm Fizzles : Weather: Rain-soaked hillsides hold firm as the latest front fails to live up to its ominous billing.
- NEW NOTCH: Stock investor Dan Sullivan, author...
- LOWER HUNTING: As the county's housing prices...
- THE FIRE ON FIGUEROA : Damage Will Not Affect Health Service, Officials Say : Impact: Computer data that monitored the county's trauma system is destroyed. Medical programs are expected to continue.
- Flames Engulf L.A. High-Rise : Fire: Blaze is confined to one floor of county health services building. Damage is estimated at $1 million but no serious injuries are reported.
- Heroic Battle by Firefighters Goes by the Book
- Storm Fails to Live Up to Its Billing : Weather: Orange County was braced for the worst Saturday, but the less-than-predicted rainfall caused few problems.
- Hero's Medal, Sister's Letter Played Role in Redressing Old Wrong
- Adventures Are Just Starting With New Routes : Vietnam and South Africa are among the formerly restricted areas now open to passengers.
- With Helmets Melting, They Fought Inferno
- Nature's Latest Punch Isn't a Knockout Blow : Weather: Rainstorm causes plenty of problems but is less severe than expected. Some dry days are forecast.
- Voters Grapple for Choices They Can Live With : Primary: Many in New Hampshire remain undecided, or wrestle with second thoughts about earlier favorites.
- A Steep Challenge for Women Today : Skiing: Their downhill course is considered more difficult than men's. Austrians and Germans favored.
- When a Nice Guy Finishes First
- Billy Swan Is Not One to Duck a Good Cause : Fund-raiser: The singer and songwriter of 'I Can Help' fame will join several other performers for a benefit for the O.C. Musicians Foundation.
- Jewish Group Urges Full Equality for Homosexuals : Reconstructionism: The proposal includes allowing rabbinical sanctions for same-sex marriages.
- Rose Bowl Manager Quits to Avoid Conflict With Wife's Business : Sports: Greg Asbury said her public relations firm could present a potential problem because he shares in the profits.
- Seven County Surfers Move to Third Round
- SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : Pac-10 Meet Shows Women's Team Could Have a Cardinal Hue
- Clippers' Norman Presses His Point : Pro basketball: His scoring, defense in the final minutes help L.A. rally to a 104-97 victory over the Suns.
- Remade Ruddock Fights Page in Las Vegas : Boxing: His first bout since losing to Tyson also is his first with Floyd Patterson in his corner.
- Emigre Orchestra on the Horns of a Dilemma : Music: Members of the West Coast Chamber Orchestra are divided on whether to program all-Chinese pieces or appeal to a wider audience with Western programs.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : University City Girls Clinch City Western Title
- Last-Minute Defense, Plus Rich's Field Goal Lead Christ College Irvine
- MOTOR RACING IROC AT DAYTONA : NASCAR Drivers Put Home-Track Edge to Good Use
- Irvine Keeps Northridge Winless, 4-1 : College baseball: Matadors (0-3) manage only four hits and again are shocked by an upstart.
- Can the Bochco- ABC Marriage Be Saved?
- Crespi Wins, Gains Shares of Mission Title
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Relieved by Norville's Effort, 8-5
- THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : DATELINE: Albertville
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Right-Hander Stops Northridge
- THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : NOTES
- OLYMPIC LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brethren Christian Caps Its First Unbeaten League Season Since '71
- An installation service for the Rev. James...
- LAGUNA BEACH : 'Paint-In' Is Protest of Toll Road
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- Flying Finns : Nieminen, 16, Leads Finland to Team Gold
- Exchange Won't Rate High for Russinov : Basketball: Bulgarian player ended up ineligible. Santa Barbara High had to forfeit seven victories, and coach is being investigated for undue influence.
- Sockers Mix Some Skill, Brawn to Get Past Wichita : Soccer: The Sockers' 7-2 decision over the Wings gives them their second longest winning streak in team history.
- Tanner for President? Not This Year : Television: Jack Tanner would be a great candidate in '92, but there won't be any sequel to Robert Altman and Garry Trudeau's incisive mock campaign documentary.
- A Pulsing Birthday Bash : Music: British reggae band Steel Pulse will headline "The 11th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Celebration" on Monday.
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Help at Hand in 2-Year Schools
- Dow Weathers Losses to Close Barely Changed : Market Overview
- Theodor Herzl Gaster; Published English Version of Dead Sea Scrolls
- EPIDEMIC : Cholera--One Year Later : The epidemic that first hit Peru had affected 12 Latin American countries by late 1991, with 400,000 cases and 4,000 deaths. Now it has crossed into Argentina.
- Islamic Party Cancels Rally, Averts Clash : Algeria: As riot police encircle mosques, religious leaders send worshipers home quietly after Friday prayers.
- Maurice Kusell; Actor, Dancer
- 4 Policemen Killed During Rebel-Called Strike in Peru
- FBI Probes Firm in Alleged Phone Scam
- 2nd Embezzlement Count Is Lodged Against Dixon
- Tribe Applies for Nuclear Waste Dump : Environment: Mesa Grande band of Mission Indians seeks $100,000 federal grant to study offer from U.S. government.
- Man Held in Child's Beating Was Jailed for Similar Attack : Crime: The 2-year-old boy injured Thursday is fighting for his life in intensive care unit. Toddler in 1983 assault was hurt while being disciplined for wetting the bed.
- Order Issued to Block Longshoremen's Walkout
- Joseph G. Twomey, who retired as general...
- Room Puts You Ahead of the Game : Furnishings: People are devoting entire areas to top-of-the-line 'toys' that are meant to entertain and attract the whole family.
- Grandma, There's Cereal in My Coupons
- Angry Voters May Keep Buchanan in Race : Campaign: He has support and money to continue running after N.H. contest. But polls suggest the electorate has yet to take him seriously.
- Spectators at School Sports Events Searched
- 3rd Agency Lowers State Bond Rating
- Muslims Flee Brutal Effort to 'Burmanize' Myanmar
- UPDATE : It's No Life of Leisure for Gorbachev : He's apparently determined to remain a key player on the global political scene. And visitors are making his think tank a 'must' stop.
- CULTURE WATCH : Trading Down
- RETAILING
- Flooding a Part of Life on Shores at Malibu Lake : Aftermath: Residents who returned to their homes to assess the damage take it in stride. Such disasters are a part of the community's history, they say.
- The Luckman Partnership has named Frederick M....
- NEWPORT BEACH : Board OKs Rules on Sex Harassment
- Ex-Councilman Henderson to Vie for City Attorney Seat
- NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Seven Slayers Go Back to Death Row
- Legislation Would Outlaw Gang Recruitment of Minors
- 5 Saved After Medical Plane Crashes in Snow
- SANTA ANA : District to Seek Grants for Clinic
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Horse Arena Under Construction
- THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : NOTES : French Withdraw Protest of Medals Awarded to Italians
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- Laura Liddell; Member of Traveling Acting Family
- Search Starts for Bodies of Haile Selassie, Others
- After 12 Days of Grisly Testimony, Jury Retires to Weigh Dahmer's Sanity
- Nicholas Volpe; Artist Combined Painting, Poetry
- 'Humdinger' of Storm Moving on Southland : Weather: Canyon areas could get 4 inches of rain. Property damage is estimated at $23 million.
- MOORPARK : Lawyer Sues City for Fees in School Case
- Cunningham's 35 Lead Los Alamitos
- Lakers Fall Flat Against Bullets : Pro basketball: Washington gets its first victory at the Forum since 1987. L.A. scores only 16 points in the third quarter.
- Pop Reviews : Jett Cuts the Power at Variety Theatre
- Grand Illusion Leads Manzanillo Yacht Race
- Toyota, Lexus, Saturn Increase Vehicle Prices : Autos: The rise may signal an end to a prolonged period in which heavy discounting makes for a buyer's market.
- Keep an Eye on Fluorescent Bulbs That Need to Be Changed
- VENTURA : 3 Youths Arrested in Thefts, Vandalism
- DANA POINT : City Revises Revenue Figures Downward
- Cason Goes Rolling Along--Quickly : Track and field: Diminutive sprinter will try to beat Johnson again tonight at Sports Arena. Bubka, Joyner-Kersee also featured.
- When a Mower's Clippings Pass for Powder, Skiing Gets Rough
- AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Conner's Shore Crew Works Until It Almost Keels Over
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Fleisher Leads When Technology Gets a Bogey
- SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : Magical Ceremony at Forum
- Spain Seeks to Reaffirm Sea Heritage : Sailing: History is on the side of the Spanish syndicate, but it must come a long way in a very short period of time.
- Challengers Get New Face for Next Round : Sailing: Pressure, points get a boost for the next round of the America's Cup challengers series.
- 3 Republics Block Unified Military : Commonwealth: Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova go their separate ways. Others join Russia in single force. The 11-state bloc is now mainly an economic union.
- CONEJO VALLEY : School Officials Like Current Boundaries
- His Argument Has Some Holes in It
- Gonzaga Beats San Francisco, 88-74
- Montclair Prep Appeal to Void Playoff Ban Denied by CIF : Preps: School officials say they will accept decision as final, but several parents of baseball players are contemplating court action.
- SCC to Battle for First Place
- TV REVIEW : A Look at Rights of Children
- 'Right Self ': Easing Childhood Anxiety
- NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Strong Winds Delay Balloon Launching
- Police Organizations Block Reforms at the State Level : Government: Measures spawned by King beating have been stymied. Unions say new laws are unnecessary.
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Events Mark Black History Month
- SANTA ANA : Contract Likely for Courthouse Lobbyist
- Wilson's Pick Has Strong Developer Ties : Environment: Foes bitterly criticize choice of engineering firm owner for Coastal Commission. Critics of Huntington Beach project say the panel already favors business.
- Domino Effect: Monaghan Puts Tigers on the Market
- THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : NOTES
- Facing Up to Sexual Harassment in Hollywood : Law: Seminar finds women in entertainment more vulnerable because the industry virtually 'sells sex.' But cases are reportedly increasingly easy to win.
- San Diego Spotlight : Teen-Age Pianist Tunes Up for S.D. Symphony Debut
- Lowe Enterprises Inc., the Los Angeles-based national...
- Alfred N. Dahlstrom; Founded Stationery Store
- NEWS ANALYSIS : 'Blue Helmets' Face Most Perilous Peacekeeping Challenge in Croatia : Yugoslavia: Fierce resistance anticipated as they attempt to disarm whole communities. They remain distrusted by militants on all sides.
- NATION IN BRIEF : OREGON : Problems at Nuclear Plant Draw Fine
- Man Infiltrated Mob for FBI, Agent Says : Courts: Testimony affirms assertions of former commodities broker who was a major contributor to political campaigns.
- Trolley Bus Plan Unveiled : Transit: RTD will use the clean air vehicles powered by overhead electric wires on 10 of its busiest routes. Public hearings on the proposal start Monday.
- 2 to Serve Peace Corps Assignments
- Judge Orders St. John Held for Mental Test : Courts: Incarceration is postponed pending appeal of her embezzlement conviction, which could take a year.
- MISSION COLLEGE : Child Care Offered on Campus
- Police Serving Warrant Fatally Shoot Man
- Loss to Burroughs Leaves Quartz Hill in a Tie for Title
- Monahan May Have Violated Disclosure Law : Financial reporting: The Ventura councilman failed to list $40,000 received by his construction company in 1988 for work at an ill-fated RV park.
- Middleton's 27 Help Chapman Win : College: Forward feels ill but scores 20 of Panthers' first 27 points in second half in victory over Cal Poly Pomona.
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- FREEWAY LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Buena Park Earns a Share of Title
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- Canyon Residents Prepare to Do Battle With Storm : Evacuation: Those who live near Matilija Creek are advised to leave or they could be cut off for weeks. But many are staying to defend their homes.
- Did the Pipe's Bubble Burst? : The mystery of the San Diego spill deepens