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- Bosnia Troops Mass Near Capital, Fuel Fear : Balkans: Buildup northwest of Sarajevo could spark bloodiest battle yet. Some suggest it may be bluff or decoy.
- Probe Is Urged of White House Incident Seen as Insulting to Gays
- Is the latest designer to head up Anne Klein finally . . .Mr. Right?
- NEWS ANALYSIS : GADDI VASQUEZ BOWS OUT : Experts See Little Effect on Tax Vote, Big Effect on Race : More than one supervisor would have to go to change minds on Measure R. But opening is sure to attract more candidates in March.
- Internet Is Dog's Best Friend : Computer Users Find Home for Collie, Relay Him to Anaheim
- Public Policy, Not Politics : Clinton's instincts were absolutely sound
- 3 Open Seats on City's Cable TV Commission
- SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Principal Gets Top Las Virgenes Position
- Investigators Post Sign Near Slaying Site : Crime: Police hope to trigger the memory of someone who has information about the fatal shooting of a female jogger in Fountain Valley last weekend.
- Third Trial Ordered for Ex-Marine in Coin Shop Killings : Courts: After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, Thomas R. Merrill will again be tried for the murder of two people during a 1989 holdup at a Newport Beach store.
- Sampras Delighted by Return to Grass
- Hamm's Game Does Talking : Women's soccer: U.S. team's reticent striker expected to make noise in tonight's rematch against tough Norway.
- THEATER REVIEW : Paul Ronan Electrifies as 'Public Enemy'
- BITES : Shorty Hits the Big Time
- 50 Killed as Gunmen Attack City in Russia : Caucasus: Assailants hold hostages, demand Moscow get out of Chechnya. Chechen rebels deny involvement.
- Q: Who Can I See for Help? : A: Guy in the Umbrella Hat
- Avalanche Death Delays Pass Opening
- WET & WILD : Ocean Cruising, Without the Shuffleboard
- Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants
- RSVP : An Animated Crowd Greets 'Pocahontas'
- POMONA : Police Probe Recommends Action Against 8 Officers
- VENTURA : Firm Seeks Deal to Construct 2 Buildings
- Groundbreaking Held for 113 New Homes in Quake-Ravaged Piru : Housing: Citrus View project will include one- and two-story structures on 22 acres. It's a first for the town.
- After Providing Labor and Land, They Played at Shinnecock Hills
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- Sprint Considering Sale, Spinoff of Cellular Unit : Telecom: Move follows purchase of PCS licenses. Simultaneous ownership may violate FCC rules.
- Dear Old Dad Gets a Taste of Father's Day
- He's Still at Sea on That Getting Respect Thing
- It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : A Favorite Production Off the Ground Again
- Japanese Cult Guru May Face Charge in Follower's Death
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Speedy Development of Anti-Missiles OKd
- Santa Monica Council Acts to End Squabbles Over Travel, Staff, Seating
- D.A. Accuses Six of Staging Collision, Filing False Claims
- VAN NUYS : Officers Followed Policy in Fatal Chase, Review Finds
- LOS ANGELES : Man Convicted in Airline Ticket Fraud Is a Fugitive
- LOS ANGELES : Landlord Gets 45 Days in Jail for Slum Conditions
- VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Hall of Fame Inductee Magdaleno a Soccer Fixture
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Quietly Hits Two Homers
- ART REVIEW : Moisan Subtly Paints a Complex Story
- Amtrak Gets Shot in Arm From Town Meetings : Transportation: Rail service support by farmers and small-town residents is credited with persuading Congress to scale back planned subsidy cuts.
- The Dumpling Diet
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- SIGHTS : Powerful Impression Created With Simple, Elegant Structure : Hiroko Yoshimoto's 'Four Seasons' is a series of narrative paintings that have a spiritual quality.
- Butts Brings Carmelo's Up to Speed
- 2 Recovering From Shots in Separate Drive-By Attacks
- A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Volunteer, 95, Is a Lesson in Vitality
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Good Comes to DiSarcina, Who Waits
- Nomo Looks Just as Good as 16-K Gold : Baseball: Dodger rookie not having much trouble the second time around. Pirates fall, 8-5.
- U.S. to Broach Auto Trade Issue With Japan at G-7 : Summit: In a turnaround, Clinton says he will try to resolve the dispute when the seven major industrial democracies meet.
- Ortiz Signs With Giants for More Than $100,000 : Baseball: Former Montclair Prep pitcher leaves Oklahoma to join San Francisco system.
- ART REVIEW : Stepping Into Messager's Mortal and Brittle World : LACMA's Retrospective Reveals the Artist's Poetic Evocations
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- Inventories Rise, Signaling Weak Growth
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- GOINGS ON : From Blues to Barn Dancing at Live Oak Fest : Groups will perform at campground north of Santa Barbara. There will also be arts, crafts, food and children's programs.
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Both the Brilliant and the Bigoted Come to Chat
- Orange County Almanac
- Hearing to Discuss Foothill Homes Plan
- DANA POINT : City Council Takes a Stand for Measure R
- Council OKs WellPoint's Complex
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- ETM Vows There'll Be Life After Pearl Jam
- San Diego Concerts Revived
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- Hollywood Responds to Criticism : Culture: Key entertainment figures take in stride survey showing that most Americans agree with comments made by Sen. Dole. Several say that art reflects society, not the reverse.
- Officials Wary as Brush Fire Season Starts : Safety: Dense vegetation produced by heavy winter rains fuels apprehension.
- A Lot of Hassle : Stores' Dispute Over Parking Turns Into Turf War at Center
- Making the Rounds to Be Part of U.S. Open History : Golf: Dove Canyon resident Dickinson has traveled the country the past three months to play all existing courses used for the USGA event.
- Parts Isn't Necessarily Parts
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Edge Up Again, Hitting Record Highs
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- A Huck Finn Tribute to Dads
- Hormone Study Finds Higher Breast Cancer Risk
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Getting Woodpecker Defense
- White House to Ease Up on Health Savings : Budget: Plan would waive mammogram co-payments and offer Alzheimer's patients a week of paid care annually to give their families a respite.
- GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Club to Hold Annual Arms Sale
- 'Congo's' Faux-Gorilla Instincts Beat 'Jurassic's' Extincts
- VENICE : Clinics Get Teens to Counsel Teens on Sex
- Hubble Detects Comet Ring Circling Solar System
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : It's Hard to Pick Favorites at Papagallo's : Popular downtown Santa Barbara eatery now has a distinctively attractive branch in the Ojai Valley that serves up delicious Peruvian dishes.
- Regulations Followed in Fatal Chase, Police Say : Review: LAPD captain supports officers' actions in pursuit of a suspect. Crash that followed killed three teen-agers.
- It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Nothing Shy About This Pair's Sculpture
- Jury Takes Less Than Day to Convict Man in Slaying
- SEAL BEACH : Council OKs Plans for Community Safety Office Near Pier
- Employee of College Print Shop Arrested : Investigation: He is suspected of using Compton school's facilities to produce birth certificates, blank checks and other counterfeit documents, sources say.
- Secretary of Navy Defends Point Mugu Base : Hearing: John Dalton says it shouldn't be closed because it's a national asset and works cooperatively with the China Lake base.
- U.S. Rejects Malibu Request for Landslide Funds : Safety: FEMA says slide does not pose immediate danger. City blames decision on state Sen. Hayden's objections to $20-million plan.
- CALABASAS : Custodian Is Honored at School Rally
- VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Hallmark Night in Ventura
- Elfman to Coach Irvine Girls' Soccer
- THEATER REVIEWS : 'Sisters' Reveals the Pain Beneath the Comic Stereotypes
- Panel Backs Bill on Replacing Striking Workers : Labor: House GOP measure would nullify an executive order issued earlier this year by President Clinton.
- Executive Travel : How to Make a Half-Empty Trip Half Full
- BY DESIGN : For the Cosmetically Correct
- UCI FERTILITY SCANDAL : What They Said
- Swimming in Murky Waters : Why cost-conscious Mayor Riordan should leave Hyperion project alone
- LONG BEACH : 17 Adults, 2 Juveniles Held in Multi-Agency Sweep
- Silver Lake Hit-Run Suspect Kills Himself : Fatalities: Man leaves note saying he didn't 'want anyone else to suffer.' Police had linked his car to the accident and were seeking to question him.
- GLENDALE : Armenian Official Visits City for Week
- Dangerous Brush Fire Season Feared : Storms: Dense vegetation resulting from wet winter will present extra risks when it dries out, officials said.
- Halaco Fined for Failing to Report Toxic Emission : Environment: The Oxnard aluminum recycler agrees to the penalty, but says it merely filed the document on chemical after deadline.
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- Councilman Apprehends Hit-and-Run Suspect : Crime: Anaheim's Lou Lopez, an off-duty police investigator, chases and arrests driver.
- IRS Strikes Gold at Sale of Old Coins : Currency: Half a million dollars is raised at sealed-bid auction here for 1,006 mostly non-circulated pieces seized from man who owed back taxes.
- Knight to NCAA: 'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast First Reprimand'
- ANALYSIS : They're All Aflutter at Fenway
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benjamin's Record-Breaker Is a Winner
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- SCAG SNAG: Thirty years ago, a bunch...
- Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants
- CULVER CITY : Militia Leader Gets Prison Term, Fine
- Hollywood Helps to Polish Local Diamond : Recreation: A baseball field in Athens has been restored, thanks to the efforts of a TV producer.
- Retired Judge, 2 Lawyers to Be Honored
- Bryant Family Defendant's Case Ends in Mistrial : Court: Accused of four counts of murder, Jon Settle hears jurors declare an 11-1 deadlock. He served as his own attorney.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Rent Control in Trailer Parks Focus of Meeting : Santa Clarita: Mobile home owners beg the City Council to help them keep expenses in check despite a law allowing changes.
- AFRICA WATCH : Save the Children
- Down With Debt Gets 1995 Start in Vessels Trials
- Struggling Kings Lost Far More Than Games : Hockey: Team documents show an $8-million operating loss.
- VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Mathews' Record States His Case
- Davis Plays the Oakland Card Again
- Caught Up in the Great 'Endgame' : Theater review: Samuel Beckett's meditation on the end of the metaphoric day resonates with meaningful meaninglessness.
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- CULVER CITY : Council Rejects Ordinance to Register Ammo Buyers
- Marine Core : At the heart of Milton and Bill Shedd's Bluewater Wear is a love of the sea. That, they say, helps their Irvine-based company make prints that are true to life.
- House Approves Fast Deployment of Anti-Missiles
- EXHIBITION : A Look at the Art of Survival
- WESTMINSTER : Business License Tax to Be Raised
- Barbecue Is a Mixed Grill at Lunchtime : Thousand Oaks: Crowds head over to two meat markets for a meal cooked outdoors.
- Man Charged in Girlfriend's Fatal Stabbing
- ANAHEIM : City OKs Investment Oversight Commission
- Dueling ruins: The Rams have long since...
- Irvine Unveils $62-Million Budget Plan : Spending: The proposal is largely unchanged from last year. No cuts in services are expected.
- Mellow Motoring : Thousand Oaks Has Message for Commuters
- U.S. Funding for Energy Research Defended: The...
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Creeps to Record, Bond Yields Edge Up
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- IN THE KITCHEN : Inconvenience Food: Shrimp 'n' Beans
- UCI FERTILITY SCANDAL : Figures in Case Avoid Each Other : Hearing: Fertility doctors, whistle-blowers and UCI officials keep their distance in appearance before Senate panel.
- EDUCATION : No-Confidence Vote in Santa Monica College Board of Trustees Fails
- Critics Put Their Palates on the Line for Reviews
- If You're Feeling Plucky, Try Electrolysis
- BRIEFLY : College: Dorm Construction Starts
- Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Four Face Charges in Gantlet Case
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Russian Culture Slowly Emerges : THE MONKEY LINK: A Pilgrimage Novel <i> by Andrei Bitov</i> , Translated from the Russian by Susan Brownsberger, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $30, 340 pages
- Plan to Erect Antenna Is Opposed : Communication: Parents and residents fight proposal for cellular tower near preschool. AirTouch officials say they will enforce agreement.
- State Officials to Target Voter Fraud Issue : Elections: Atty. Gen. Lungren and Secretary of State Jones say they will aggressively investigate complaints.
- VENTURA : Students Sign Accord for Trashing Campus
- VENTURA : Teachers Reach Tentative 3-Year Pact
- Outrageous Move to Recall Allen : Some state Republicans are making fools of themselves over speakership
- Youths Find Work Pays Better Than Crime : Community: Under a county- and city-sponsored program, young men in Stanton who have had trouble with the law are apprenticed to help build a senior housing project--and rebuild their own lives.
- Panel OKs $8 Million for Local Projects
- 2 Students Honored by Scholarship Fund
- U.S. OPEN : Maybe the Highlight Is Fight for Low Nick
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Good Comes to DiSarcina, Who Waits
- New Wines Off the Old Bloc
- ART : THE ART OF SURFING : The Beach in Brea? It's All Part of the Fun of the Splashy Exhibit 'Cowabunga'
- Getting the Scoop on Bargains
- MUSIC : A Classical Technique for Their Folk Songs
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- Camarillo Firm Fuels Switch to Natural Gas : Ken Smokoska is selling an appliance for refueling cars at home. The alternative is cheaper and cleaner than gasoline.
- COVER STORY : Smoke Rings : Cigars Have Staged a Social and Economic Revival, and Upscale Lounges Have Become Haute Hangouts
- The Mane Attraction
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Workshop on Crime Prevention Planned
- VENTURA : Mural Painting Gives Learning a New Tone
- International Business : Western Advertisers Struggle to Conquer the Wild Romanian Frontier : Europe: The culture clash is an example of what happens when U.S. marketing meets a post-Communist country.
- Before We Go, a Final Note on the Impact of New Ideas
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- U.S. Supreme Court Rules Age Bias Damages Are Taxable : Law: Justices overturn prevailing judgments in 6-3 vote. Decision could prove costly to thousands who lose jobs through corporate downsizing.
- SANTA ANA : District to Phase in New School Boundaries
- CAMARILLO : Weekend Fly-In Planned at Airport
- PASADENA : Retired Salt Lake City Fire Chief Given Interim Post
- Treasure Island Owners, Mobile Home Tenants OK Deal : Housing: Most permanent residents will get 27.5% of the appraised value of their coaches as an incentive to move. The oceanfront area will be developed in 2 years.
- MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : CART Fires First Shot at IRL
- At 105, Woman Becomes a U.S. Citizen
- Colorado developer sells parcels of the past : Buyers get lots containing Native American ruins and permission to dig. The project concerns some experts.
- FOR THE KIDS : Off to the Races for Area Soap Box Derby : Winners will have a chance to compete for the world championship Aug. 5 in Akron, Ohio.
- Sale of Used Volumes Shows Literacy Is Alive : Friends of the Camarillo Library receipts will go for new books. Newbury Park also plans to hawk goods.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Appier (9-2) Would Rather Win Than Rest
- Rockwell to Pay Government $260,000 After Admitted Defense Overcharging
- Beard House Founder Peter Kump Dies
- Senate Panel Keeps Funds for School Meals
- Speaker Has Momentum--but in Reverse
- Support for GOP Policies Falls, Poll Finds : Public opinion: Survey suggests that Democratic attacks have hit home. Clinton's job-approval rating reaches high for year.
- FASHION : Two Who Didn't Fit the Mold Cater to Tall, Plus-Size Shoppers : The women, neither a department store Size 8, open their own specialty shops and find some very grateful customers.
- Getting an Earful : Freeway: Santa Monica council promises to lobby the state to build residents a sound wall.
- What the High Court Did Not Say : The basic principles of affirmative action are not scuttled, but reaffirmed.
- Wayward Bruin Heads Home to the Wild : Upper Ojai: Bear is returned to Los Padres National Forest after being tranquilized following foray into inhabited area.
- Agency to Review Lopez Canyon Dump
- A Killing That Cuts Across Cultural Lines
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Strawberry to Yankees: Premature
- NBA FINALS : THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Perhaps Best of All: It's Over
- MUSIC REVIEW : A Warm New Bess Portrayal in 'Porgy'
- BALLET REVIEW : One Grim Fairy Tale From Seattle
- Eightysomethings : These Folks Think <i> Retire</i> Is a Term Best Left to Cars
- Job-Seeking in Cyberspace : Electronic Want Ads Attract High-Tech Crowd
- Executive Travel : United Jets Equipped for Laptop Transmission
- Singer-Songwriter Colvin Headed to Ventura : Grammy award winner sings hits from her three CDs in her renowned folk style.
- Patient in Coma After Oxygen Supply Accidentally Cut
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- UC Presidency: Tight Times Make Tough Job Tougher : Education: As system seeks new leader, fewer quick fiscal fixes remain. Post is magnet for public discontent.
- SANTA ANA : Main Street Bridge Reopens, Bigger and Better
- BURBANK : $23 Million OKd to Update City Schools
- LOS ANGELES : D.A. Reports Strides in Collecting Child Support
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY: Doris Allen is the new Assembly Speaker because back-room dealers have a poisonous grip on the GOP.
- AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP : Daryabigi Downs Van Nuys for 10-Count
- NBA, Union Agreement Close, According to Stern Announcement
- Hygenics Pharmaceuticals Inc.: The Laguna Hills developer...
- Pearl Jam Throws in Towel in Crusade Against Ticketmaster : News analysis: Rock band revives two Del Mar concerts that had been canceled.
- Premier Laser Attributes Big Losses to Contract Dispute
- The Man and the Mollusk
- 5 Dead, Many Hurt or Trapped in Greek Quake
- Aunt Fanny and Tucson Tortillas
- It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Surfing Crowd Turns Out to Toast a Friend
- BRIEFLY : Benefit: Cars Sought for Recycling
- SPOTLIGHT : NEW BREED OF CAT : Designers Beat Space Problems to Create Latest Knott's Attraction
- JAUNTS : These Hikers Take The Time to Hail Nature With a Rhyme : Poetry walks on the Oak Creek Canyon trail bring together those who love verse and the outdoors.
- HOLLYWOOD : Vandals Trample Memorial at School
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Records Sealed in Marcia Clark's Child Custody Dispute : Court: An order granting her request cites the need to protect two young sons. The ruling is criticized by her estranged husband's attorney.
- VENTURA : Agency Sought to Run Homeless Center
- The Terminator(R) Director James Cameron pits a...
- Cable TV Channel to Air Bankruptcy Programs
- NEWPORT BEACH : City May Order War Memorial Dismantled
- CAMARILLO : City Renews Business Recruiter's Contract
- Countywide : Subdivision Panel OKs Disney Time-Share Resort
- NYSE Chairman Urges Foreign Companies to List on Market
- W.R. Grace to Divest Health Care Division
- Crop Report : Produce: It's melon time, there's news on the grapevine and iceberg comes to a head.
- WINDSOR HILLS : Expansion Starts at Center for the Blind
- He Has His Father's Eyes : When Greg Arnet began his own sunglasses firm, son Kip knew he had something to contribute. He tailored his university projects to help create some innovative designs.
- Saving Cyberdog : Internet Group Brings Pet From Kansas Death Row to Southland
- Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Rescued Pilot Will Extend Hospital Stay
- Restaurateur Giovanni Tromba will host a five-course...
- SANTA MONICA : Plan to Give City More Control Over Airport Reviewed
- Ties That Have Seen Better Days--or Years--Might Not Be Suitable Anymore
- ANAHEIM : Firefighter Trading Cards Spark Children's Interest
- Balboa Postal Service Store Opens Its Doors
- Garden Grove Delays Decision on Liens
- STANTON : Mobile Home Residents Decry Council Inaction
- Defendant Acting as Own Lawyer Wins Mistrial : Courts: Three others are convicted in the Bryant Family quadruple murder case. The 35-year-old admitted drug dealer will be retried.
- LAGUNA BEACH : School District to Impose $200-Per-Student Busing Fee
- Moorpark's Budget Plan Calls for Deputy, No New Taxes : Finances: City is sitting pretty this year, with enough in its reserve fund--$4 million--to run services for 12 months.
- Move Up Puts Him on Top : Baseball: Since switching to No. 3 spot in batting order, Salmon has been a rousing success at the plate.
- Toy Maker Finds Long-Playing Success With Koosh Ball : Marketing: OddzOn Products Inc. parlays squishy novelty created nine years ago into a family of popular items.
- Source Scientific Inc: The Garden Grove biomedical...
- The Scoville Dilution
- Banks Continue Trend of Strong Profit Performances
- Senate Votes to Ban Smut From On-Line Networks : Communications: Jail terms up to 2 years and fines of $100,000 for transmitting indecent material win approval, 84 to 16. The measure also restricts children's access.
- BRIEFLY : Festival: Music, Art and Food Featured
- MAR VISTA : Cigarette Ignites House Fire; 77-Year-Old Woman Found Dead
- A Young Man of Unmistakable, Now Annihilated, Potential
- Neighbors Shaken by Fatal Mauling : Tragedy: Compton boy, 5, was chasing a ball when guard dogs attacked him. Horror-stricken witnesses were helpless until one man stepped in with a shovel.
- Angels' Butcher Can't Get It Done This Time
- TRACK AND FIELD : Watts Barely Advances on a Day of Surprises
- Bustos' Bat Breaks Up West Pitching Staff, 4-0 : Softball: She drives in two runs and scores two, leading East all-stars to 4-0 victory.
- His Point Concisely : It Was Succinctness That Drew Jeff von der Schmidt to Ernest Krenek's Work
- Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants
- A HANDS-ON DAY : Jugglers Invite Amateurs and Others to Toss Around Ideas Saturday in Orange
- Softball All-Stars Selected
- WEST HOLLYWOOD : Couple Files Suit Challenging City's Rent Control Measure
- LOS ANGELES : Man Who Posed as Priest to Obtain Visas Is Sentenced
- SHERMAN OAKS : Left-Turn Light May Be Installed Soon
- O.C.'s Auto Body Workers Drive the Right Bargain : Contract: Competing against 4 private firms for the county's business, they turn in the best bid.
- CALABASAS : Las Virgenes Schools Name Superintendent
- Obituaries : * Connie Frounfelter; Ventura Beautician
- Koester Starts Work Early on Budget
- THEATER REVIEWS : These 'Odd Couples' Can't Get Out of Their Rut
- Restaurants : Oysters: Best When It Keeps It Simple
- GADDI VASQUEZ BOWS OUT : Constituents Saddened but Not Surprised
- CULVER CITY : Commission Upholds Firing in Sexual Harassment Case
- SIMI VALLEY : City to Review Funds Earmarked for Police
- The First Lady's Family Values : Parenting: Hillary Clinton is just like all mothers of 15-year-olds-- sort of. She, too, grapples with all the tough issues. And then some.
- City Offers Summer Swimming Classes
- City to Proceed With Sound Wall
- NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : Drug-Sniffing Dogs to Be Kept on Duty in Schools
- Armed Man Robs Seal Beach Hotel
- FULLERTON : College District Trustee Resigns
- Valencia Censures Stiman : Football: Coach broke rules by meeting eighth-graders and parents.
- Four Schools to Bid on Tournaments : Basketball: Long Beach State, Nevada, Utah State and UNLV have shown most interest in holding Big West event.
- Angels' Butcher Can't Get It Done This Time
- Rogers Wheels to Fourth Place
- TV REVIEW : MTV Movie Awards Get Trophy for Fun
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Canada's Musical Muscle Revealed in Arden, Sexsmith
- CLUB REVIEW : Golightly's: Good Tunes, Bad Fashions
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- His Pop Gems Make Feeling Bad Sound Good : Matthew Sweet's career is built around lovelorn tunes. He's at the Ventura Theatre tonight.