- MUSIC REVIEW : Angeles String Quartet Misses Chance, Falls Flat
- Wahlco Environmental Systems Posts $1.1-Million Quarter Loss
- Besieged by Protests, Thai Premier Says He Won't Quit
- THOUSAND OAKS : Library Fee Cuts Use by Non-Residents
- Countywide : 2 Sides Argue Case in Gnatcatcher Suit
- L.A. saw evidence of it everywhere: And,...
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Pomp and Helicopters : Effects of Riots Are Felt at USC Graduation Ceremony
- Poison Center to Stay Open
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Needy to Receive Free Child Care
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Controversial Rabbi Will Retire Early; Plans Last Sermon May 29
- A Matter of Style : Norris Is Spurred by an Intense Desire to Keep Taylor From Making Him Look Bad
- CIF Approves a Plan to Seek More Corporate Sponsorship
- JAZZ REVIEW : Veteran of Swing's Seven Strings Sing : Guitarist George Van Eps Entrances the Mucho Gusto Audience With Soft Tufts of Sound
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Physicist Forsakes Prize in Protest
- PLO Radicals Want to Limit Arafat's Power
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : 13 Boston Officers Used Excessive Force, Judge Rules
- CORONADO : Marines Sentenced in Attack on Gay
- Deaf Man Gets $100,000 in Lawsuit Over Jailing : Courts: A Van Nuys resident held overnight in Pasadena was denied a sign language interpreter. He hopes the award will send a message.
- Shannon James, a point guard on the...
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clark Doesn't Seem to Miss Mitchell
- Down for an 8 Count, Pierce Delivers a KO
- Battle for Volleyball Team Pits Veterans Against Youth
- TV REVIEW : Vigilante Tale Strikes Nerve
- Serbs, Croats Met Secretly to Split Bosnia : Balkans: The latest in a series of behind-the-scenes deals fails to ease the fighting. The United States condemns the plotting by local ethnic leaders.
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Owners Accused of Burning Own Stores
- OJAI : Public Hearings End on Libbey Park Plan
- Jury Convicts Man of Triple Murder at Tustin Store
- Perilous Odyssey From Pain to Promise
- ANTELOPE VALLEY : Hospital District to Accept Resignation
- Bullet Spray Kills 4 in Tijuana Cab : Crime: Gangland-style slayings are the latest of several street killings suspected to be connected to drug trade.
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS
- OXNARD : Mock Trial Convicts Columbus
- Vacancy Rate for Offices Falls to 19.3% in Past Year : Real estate: Rents are lower and no new buildings have been constructed. Some say decline from 26.2% signals a recovery.
- Football
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- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- Racism and L.A. Riots
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
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- TV and Coverage of the Disturbances
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Before Rodney King, South L.A. Had Its Own Symbol of Injustice : Beating: Howard Hamm, 63, is suing over injuries he suffered during a 1990 arrest. His age and professional status made the case shocking to the community.
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- Pearl Jam: Grim, Hard-Driving Sound
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- PLAYING SUPER LOTTO
- Racism and L.A. Riots
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- Racism and L.A. Riots
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- Racism and L.A. Riots
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- TV and Coverage of the Disturbances
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- 'Nothing Human'
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- TV and Coverage of the Disturbances
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- They Have No Trouble Condemning Scott for Opinions on Riot
- Simi Valley Trial
- Koch Should Stop His Whining
- Racism and L.A. Riots
- Obituaries - May 9, 1992
- Deep in Drivers
- SURF TO COURT: The Trestles, on the...
- LEAN CUISINE: Some homeless may have to...
- Bush Offers Grant but Some Hope for More
- Drowning Boy, 10, Rescued From Creek
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Harassed by Officers, Olympian Joyner Says : Police: Officials say they were going by the book when they held him at gunpoint.
- CIA Failed to See Iraq's Attack Plans, Gates Says : Intelligence: Agency told Bush in 1989 that Hussein would not strike for two to three years.
- GOP Holds Controversial $400,000 Contribution in Escrow Account : Politics: Fate of money from Japanese-American businessman is up in the air. A second ex-wife seeking child support surfaces.
- ADVANTAGE TOM: Assemblyman Tom Umberg (D-Garden Grove)...
- Atomic Game No Bomb
- Make Sure Not to Pass Up Quality for Your Trip to the Toolshed
- Jobless Rates Falling All Over as Signals Mixed
- BILLYWOOD? The Orange County Crazies, an improv...
- Gates Defends Riot Planning of LAPD, Concedes Mistakes : Police: Chief says department performed 'beautifully.' But he blames field lieutenant for not regrouping officers and sending them back to key intersection.
- Omaha Undaunted by Florida Rap Ruling : Pop music: Officials still will prosecute retailers for selling 2 Live Crew albums despite obscenity reversal.
- Bank Told to Return Funds to Iowa Trust : * Courts: Judge says Denver institution should not keep the $43 million apparently misappropriated by money manager Steven D. Wymer.
- Dow Up 6.04 on Strong Job Report : Market Overview
- ENERGY
- John G. Bollinger has been chosen as...
- Hopes Riding on New Car : Nissan's Altima Can Make or Break Firm in U.S. Market
- Disease Detection International Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer...
- Offers of Aid
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- Exxon Is Cleared of Price-Fixing in 17-Year-Old Case : * Energy: The suit had charged the firm and six other big oil companies with a long-term conspiracy to depress crude oil prices.
- Lenders Press for Easing of Rules to Aid Rebuilding : * Banking: Executives plead for flexibility from regulators in assisting riot-damaged borrowers.
- Hughes Poised to Reveal Plans for Convair Deal : Jobs: Industry observers speculate that the Canoga Park firm will probably consolidate operations at its giant Tucson facility, which is now one-third empty.
- PRACTICAL VIEW : Trawling for Ocean-Floor Prices
- Twins Say Long Ordeal Was Worth It, But . . . : Reaction: They're elated at being allowed to rejoin Cub Scouts, but for now they want to escape the media crush and schoolyard taunts. They'll play hooky today.
- Publication Party for Poetry Journal Planned
- Countywide : Event Urges Use of Bikes, Buses
- NEWHALL : Traffic Violator Steers Clear of Paying Fine
- WEST HILLS : Soccer Field Named After Drowned Boy
- Forum Card to Feature Undefeated Gonzalez
- Lalonde Fights for Czyz's Title so He Can Fight Child Abuse
- Alabama Coach Accused of Hitting Woman
- ECONOMY
- Thanks to an Unsung Heroine
- What the Bride Hides : Traditional-looking lingerie is showing up under many of today's wedding gowns and in honeymoon suitcases.
- 4 Held in Gang-Related Deaths : Crime: Authorities say Crips' kingpin Keith (Stone) Thomas and a friend were killed Jan. 30 as the result of a drug deal that went awry.
- TEJON PASS : Claim Filed in Fatal Christo Umbrella Accident
- Alert Courthouse Guard Detects Armed Visitor : Security: Arrested man tells police that recent riots prompted him to carry a concealed gun and wear a bulletproof vest.
- Suspect Held in Slaying at Jewelry Store
- PERSPECTIVE ON RACE RELATIONS : Do You Want Your Freedom? : The Rodney King verdict, like the Dred Scott decision, was a denial of America's tortured history.
- Song Remains the Same for Inner City
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'And the Very Big Fish' Aims for Religious Satire
- RETAIL
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros Is Ready for Media Blitz
- PREP NOTES : Estancia Forfeits 3 League Victories in Boys' Volleyball
- Dalton Sets Softball Home Run Record
- It's Cinema Roulette at Cannes : Movies: This is <i> the</i> town where journalists, filmmakers, buyers and sellers all converge to wheel and deal.
- BOOKS
- 'Crossing Delancey' Is on the Move
- Credit Unions: Check Them Out
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Record Sales Plunged 21%
- FHP to Offer a Plan for the Self-Employed : * Medicine: Fountain Valley HMO, which also posted higher earnings, will target the state's million independent workers without health insurance.
- GAO Says C-17 Is Riddled With Computer Problems
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Cordero Hits Finish Line Early
- Shoup to Coach Football at Santa Paula
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Heaton and Belle Get Suspensions
- LACC Filmmakers to Be Showcased
- Actress Mae Clarke
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Proposed Santa Ana Complex : High-Rise Hopes : But Can Plan Get Off the Ground?
- FASHION : Water Worthy : Women: Construction that flattens tummies, lifts busts is sending swimsuit prices through the beach umbrella. Shoppers buy discount--or not at all.
- Study Finds Vitamin C Prolongs Life
- Court Rules Judges' 'Books' Must Be Open
- Authorities Identify Man Shot by Police
- Public Party to Kick Off Finals for America's Cup
- Campaign by VCR : Politics: Two candidates in the 51st Congressional District are making their appeal to voters on videotapes.
- Third-Seeded Harbor College to play Fullerton in Opener
- Athletes Can't Miss This Story
- Hockey
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Swift Remains Unbeaten With Shutout
- Another Indy Crash: Piquet Rams Barrier
- They Didn't Consult With Their Expert
- South Coast Rep Offers Something Old, Something New Next Season
- Breakthrough Eludes Cult Rocker : Music: Veteran Jules Shear, playing Saturday at the Coach House, still hopes that critical acclaim will translate into mass acceptance.
- Retailers' Business Continues to Pick Up
- Loss in Court Is the First Ever for Boy Scouts : Ruling: Other atheists, as well as gays and girls, failed in challenges.
- Couple Get Probation for Chaining Son : Sentence: Placentia parents plead guilty to misdemeanor child endangerment. They say they were only trying to control their troubled boy.
- 'Build Your Own' Housing Backed : Redevelopment: A $312,000 loan is urged for group seeking to build eight Pacoima townhouses. It would be area's first to have buyers invest 'sweat equity.'
- Buchanan Calls Riots Part of War for Soul of U.S.
- City Service Fair to Be Held in Brea
- Pair Involved in Attack Ordered to Help AIDS Victims : Courts: One of their victims was a Van Nuys woman who had come to the aid of the man they pleaded guilty to beating.
- ORANGE : Picketers Support 5 School Employees
- Youngest Victim of Riots Is Baby Born With Bullet Wound : Violence: She is delivered after being shot in the elbow while in the womb. Doctors say she is healthy.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- Squeezing Extra Hard on Market for Apple Juice
- Warning Issued About Stolen Money Orders : * Business: Thousands of blank slips were taken during L.A. looting. Merchants are cautioned.
- Peru Death Toll Grows to 12 as Guerrilla Inmates Battle Police
- PAGES : A <i> Cerebrally Deprived </i> Notion
- Mardi Gras Bias Laws Softened in New Orleans
- Ron Ross Trades Up, Moves Out
- S.D. Guardsmen Credited With Foiling Abductor
- Deal Gives Freedom a Boost
- Jurisprudence
- AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Designer Finds Similarities in America 3 and Italian Boats
- SEA VIEW LEAGUE TENNIS : Corona del Mar's Bain Defeats Bowerbank in Final
- Il Moro Fools Him Once, But He Still Won't Believe
- Mission Bay Has USDHS' Numbers, 4-6-3
- Russia Aid May Be Riot Casualty : Congress: Trouble in Los Angeles has intensified election-year focus on 'problems right here at home.' Bush's proposal for $24 billion in multinational help could suffer.
- Russia Will Have Army All Its Own : Military: Yeltsin issues decree, makes himself the commander in chief. He plans volunteer force.
- FASHION : Water Worthy : Men: Can leaner suits in off-beat patterns heat up swimwear sales? Retailers hope so, and promise the square-cut look will flatter less-than-perfect bodies.
- Clinton Denies Condemned Inmate's Plea of Clemency
- Countywide : Democratic Congressional Candidates Face Off in Debate
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS
- Countywide : Students Win Trip to Moscow in Contest
- THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Destroys House, Garage
- LAGUNA BEACH : Cigarette Vending Machines Banned
- GARDEN GROVE : Police Will Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
- The Jury's Thinking Has Been Heard Before : Verdict: Police footprints on the victim's face couldn't persuade a Miami panel.
- OAK PARK : Superintendent of Schools to Resign
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Parrish Benched by Bone Chips
- Future Is Uncertain, but the Money Isn't
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLAYOFFS : Five O.C. Baseball, Softball Teams Play Today
- Miscellany
- Members of Media Pick the America's Cup Winner
- Il Moro Is Media Favorite to Win
- The Joker Becomes Practical : Padres: Reliever Larry Andersen's continuing injury problems cast a pall over one of baseball's most endearing personalities.
- RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
- Above The Rim Shoots for New Goals in Competitive Sportswear Game : Apparel: Now part of the Reebok team, the San Diego-based basketball clothing and accessories maker aims at next level.
- Kmart Buys Up a Dozen Department Stores in Czechoslovakia
- LAPD Losing Public Support, Judge Says
- Bank Ready to Help Russia's Oil Business : Energy: The U.S. Export-Import Bank offers up to $1 billion to redevelop the beleaguered industry.
- State's Low Cancer Rate Leads Nation : Health: Los Angeles shows smallest incidence in California, surveys find. Researchers say ethnic diversity may be one of the reasons.
- Tour-Goers From O.C. Basking in City of Light
- School Gives Parents Education in Helping Students
- Appeals Court Voids Obscenity Ruling on 2 Live Crew Album
- ORANGE : Chapman Security Car Is Set Ablaze
- 2 Brothers Get Prison in Gas Drilling Fraud
- AIDS in Los Angeles County
- Angel in Minister's Collar : Reunion: Latino victim who was dragged from his truck and beaten meets the black pastor who challenged the angry mob. 'I thank you. You saved me,' he says.
- Body of Woman Pulled From Surf
- Hillary Clinton Brings Campaign to Santa Ana : Politics: The wife of presidential candidate Bill Clinton speaks about women's and children's rights at train station fund-raiser and at a high school.
- Threats Against King Jurors Investigated : Simi Valley: The warnings appear to be concentrated in the city where the not-guilty verdicts were returned.
- 'Treated Like a Dog,' Killing Suspect Says
- ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Tops Edison in Volleyball
- DUARTE : Gang Members to Be Arraigned in Slayings
- Working as If There Is No Tomorrow
- SANTA MONICA : City Council OKs Alcohol Restrictions for Pier
- NEWPORT BEACH : Signature Drive for Term Limits Planned
- Budget Woes May Force Dial-a-Ride Fare Hikes : Peninsula: Palos Verdes Transit has already made cuts in transportation services because of a lack of funding. A public hearing is scheduled before the increases take effect.
- VENTURA : Water Conservation Efforts May Lead to Rate Increases
- Padres Accepting All-Star Entries
- Evans, Hoover Clinch Share of Title
- Chevron Signs Pact With Republic to Open Oil Field : Energy: The huge find is in the center of the former Soviet Union. Talks are still underway.
- Here Comes the Sun : The Sales of Upscale Sunglasses Are Looking Up
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : White Says Jury Was the Worst Possible : King case: Prosecutor contends he did not get one person that he wanted for the panel. But he does not think race played a role in the verdicts.
- COLUMN ONE : N. Korea Trolling for Dollars : The isolated Communist nation now seeks foreign investment. It's not an ideal place for capitalists, but payoffs could include helping to stabilize an unpredictable regime.
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Tucker Says Status Quo Must Change
- Gorbachev Has Hectic, Backslapping Day at Chicago Exchanges
- ELECTIONS 25TH CONGRESS DISTRICT : 5 Oppose Hike in Sales Tax to Repair Riot Damage
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Wilson Hopes Voters Will Focus on Welfare Changes
- Home Invaders Terrorize a Family of 6 : Crime: Armed robbers take $1,200 before police helicopter scares them off. Two suspects are arrested but several others escape.
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS
- LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Planners Suspend Landfill Limits
- WEST VALLEY : Library Fee Affects Local Borrowers
- Senior Citizens Protect Retirement Center : Elderly: When looters encroached on the Vermont Knoll facility, residents formed a ring around the building and convinced the raiders not to burn down their home.
- USC Official Top Candidate to Lead Cal Lutheran
- RADIO
- MUSIC/DANCE
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Coffee Shop Won't Steer You Wrong
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lovett Stretches Country Boundaries
- Surge in New Issues Worries Wall Streeters
- Bond Yield Hits 8.00%
- AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Bush Reaction to Riots Splits Republicans : Unrest: President is urged to soften approach, support serious new efforts to address the racial and social problems underlying the disorders.
- 2 Koreas Take New Reconciliation Step
- PEOPLE : Sununu Makes Sure Stamp Shows That Flag Is Still There
- Opposition Seizes Power in Tajikistan : Central Asia: Mystery over the ousted president's whereabouts clouds the new coalition's victory.
- Shootings Were Calculated, Prosecution Says : Trial: The defense, however, says Tustin man accused of killing three former co-workers execution-style was on drugs and did not know what he was doing.
- Disney's Learning Lab : Despite Glitches, Euro Disneyland a Big Draw
- SAN CLEMENTE : Residential Parking Fee Raise Rejected
- June Gloom Arrives Early, Shuts Out Sun in San Diego
- The Real Story Goes Beyond Black and White : Races: The rioters were multiracial, and so were the victims. More polarized versions only feed bigotry.
- Valera Blanks the Yankees, 6-0 : Baseball: Rookie gives up five hits in only his third start as an Angel. Felix and Fitzgerald each drive in two runs.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Wind Blows in Favor of University City
- Oceanside High School boys' basketball Coach Don...
- America 3 Starting Crew
- Lawmakers Seek Amendment in Wake of Outcry Over Crosses
- Pinelands Opts for Sweeter Offer, Backs Out of Deal for KCAL-TV
- BOOK REVIEW : 'Breaking Blue' Cracks a Murder's Silence : BREAKING BLUE <i> by Timothy Egan</i> ; Knopf $22, 263 pages
- Bay Area Quake Relief Fund $677 Million Short
- Dick Yarmy, 59; Veteran Film and Stage Actor and Director
- House Moves to Save 1 Seawolf, Cut $5.8 Billion
- Montreal Coroner Cites Police Racism
- Fitting the News--Such as It Is--to a T
- Officials Brace for Onslaught of Homeless : Victims: Without an income, thousands who lost their jobs in the riots might end up on the streets.
- A different kind of Russian revolution arrives in the form of a musical
- Thieves Crash Into, Burgle Stereo Store
- Plan Seeks to Put Lid on Liquor Stores, Spur Building : Redevelopment: Planning Commission debates ordinance to speed return of grocery stores and gasoline stations. Protests are raised over number of places selling alcohol.
- Riley Goes Home From Hospital
- Soccer
- Pakistan Sent Stingers to China, U.S. Aides Say : Arms: The report shows another leak, adding to fears that the potent antiaircraft missiles could end up in terrorist hands.
- Drug Treatment Attacks Mechanisms That Cause Stuttering, Neurologist Says : Medicine: A toxin used to relax muscle spasms is injected into the vocal cords. A Columbia University doctor reports success with several cases.
- Privatized Remnant of Aeroflot Takes Off for Open Market
- WORLD IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : Defense Minister Issues a Warning
- Dow Falls on Eve of Jobs Study : Market Overview
- Countywide : Chamber Endorses 3 Board Incumbents
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Ticket to Ethical Compromise
- Law Would Allow Crosses on Public Land : Politics: Group of lawmakers backs state constitutional amendment to permit religious symbols on public property.
- BALDWIN PARK : 2 Boys Get 5-Year Terms in Robbery of Teacher
- The Right Move for Mass Transit : New unified authority should prove better structure than region now has
- Mitchell to Play for Lewis-Clark
- Montclair Prep Officials Angry, Philosophical About Ouster
- Diaz Keeps Grant Guessing in Pitching Poly to 4-1 Win : Prep baseball: Senior throws four-hitter to give Parrots sole possession of the East Valley League lead.
- MOVIE REVIEWS : No Lessons in 'Big Girls'
- Bonnie Guiton, 1st Black Woman in Cabinet, to Quit
- Lawmaker Backs Bill to Save Forests, Owl : Environment: Rep. Miller predicts lengthy process to pass measure because it involves 'very sticky' issues.
- United Way to Reduce Funding to Local Groups : Charity: Assistance to social service agencies will be cut by 27% this year. Some programs might be eliminated.
- Officer Found Guilty of Persuading Witness to Lie
- 'Super Grades' on the Way to Vista School : Education: Traditional kindergarten-through-fifth grade classes will be combined into two 'super grades' in experiment.
- 'Mystery Spill' Fouls Ocean Off Bolsa Chica State Beach : Environment: A light sheen of diesel fuel taints a half-mile strip of water but breaks up before polluting the beach. Marine life is not affected.
- New Music Festival at UCSB Features Concerts, Lectures
- Countywide : Restaurant Closed for Lack of Permits
- A Nook Where Sandy Feet and Wet Bodies Are Welcome
- Countywide : Home to Be Altered for Long-Term Care
- Comets Rally in 7th Inning to Win, 5-4 : Preps: Victory over University enables Westchester to move into first-place tie with Warriors in Coastal Conference.
- Former Aztec Raye Among Charger Signees
- Pierce, Ventura to Begin Play in State Baseball Tournament
- Midlife Crisis : Even Though He's Hitting .309, Brett Butler Worries That He's Getting Older but Not Better
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'One False Move': Taut Thriller
- PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : Sterlin's Victories Help Mission Viejo Win Title
- TV Reviews : 'A Dangerous Man' Downsizes Lawrence
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Serious Money': Two-Bit Comedy
- ENERGY
- More Bad News for Pacific Enterprises
- Defiant Thais Demand That Premier Quit