- Screenwriter Takes the Reins of 'Black Beauty' : Movies: 'Homeward Bound's' Caroline Thompson makes her directorial debut with the girl-meets-horse story.
- A Protector and a Best Friend : Profile: James Jordan looked after his son during the season and also served as an inspiration to his Bull teammates.
- NASA Panel Sees Greater Risk of Shuttle Engine Catastrophe
- * Vincent S. Pino, an executive vice...
- California Federal Buys $180 Million in Thrift Deposits : Finance: Struggling Union Federal Savings Bank is selling off four of its branches to raise cash.
- Truck Slams Into Mexico Kindergarten; 7 Killed
- Pelican Gets Line of Credit: The Rusty...
- ENERGY
- Political Motive Ruled Out in CIA Agent's Slaying
- Death Toll in Hotel Collapse Expected to Go Over 100 : Thailand: 24 bodies retrieved so far. Officials say as many as 500 people may still be trapped in the wreckage.
- Youth Gets Probation in Bid to Arrange Killing
- ISRAEL : Soldier's Death Raises Question: Who Is a Jew? : The final resting place for a Russian immigrant who died while at his military post has become 'a national scandal.'
- Child's Play : Historic Ojai Park to Add Spiral Slides, New Swings and a Crow's Nest
- Gettin' to Know the Guys
- 3 Workers Overcome by Gas at Dump
- LONG BEACH : Spill From Sewer Line Closes 4 Miles of Beaches
- MISSION VIEJO : Adult Businesses Restricted to Zones
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox's Thomas Quickly Gets Even
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Is Signed Before Deadline
- Hornaday Gets New Challenge: Winston Cup
- Posies Dig Into the Pop Dirt, but Beautifully
- Kidnaping Suspects Are Still at Large
- Improving on a Trend : Black Colleges Seek to Refine Business Programs
- GARDENING : Even Sluggish Army, Lured by Debris, Can Invade and Do Damage
- SECURITIES
- 2nd Man Found Guilty in Fatal Carjacking Case
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : President's National Service Program
- Woman in Nurse Shooting Had Marital Problems
- Solution of Vinegar and Water Can Flush...
- Pandering Conviction Not End of Scandal for Builder
- SUN VALLEY : Man Found Guilty in Fatal Shooting
- 2 Reform Synagogues Consider Merger : Unification: Combining congregations would result in the largest synagogue in L.A.
- Man Files Lawsuit in '92 Fatal Crash
- Stone Tablet Offers 1st Physical Evidence of Biblical King David : Archeology: Researchers say 13 lines of Aramaic script confirm the battle for Tel Dan recounted in the Bible, marking a victory by Asa of the House of David.
- Camarillo Woman Free 4 Years After Fatal Crash : Sentencing: Diane Mannes gets five years probation in addition to prison time served in the drunk driving case.
- Boy, 2, Found in Anaheim Pool Dies
- PASADENA : Rose Float Sponsors to Be Asked to Join Protest
- Crime Changes Concept of Sanctuary at Church : Glendale: A rape attempt prompts officials at a Catholic facility to restrict public use.
- TENNIS / WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT MANHATTAN BEACH : Sanchez Vicario Looks Out for No. 3 and Advances Into Semifinals Again
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Tagliabue Voids Mirer's Contract
- Bullfrogs to Open Playoffs Aug. 24 at Anaheim Arena
- 3 Developers Indicted on Fraud Charges : Courts: The men, two from O.C., are accused of swindling a Louisiana savings bank. Each faces up 54 years in prison and $2 million in fines.
- Either That or Float the Loans
- Consumer Price Index Rises Just 0.1% in July; Inventories Stable
- Golden State Bank Seized by Federal Regulators
- CONSERVATION : Cut Water Use at Home and Save Money
- Treasury Official Says ATF Made Mistakes in Waco : Inquiry: The leadership of the firearms agency likely will be overhauled over Branch Davidian siege. Agents and church members were killed.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : LA JOLLA : Man Sets Up Sting in Credit Card Fraud
- Stockland Files Chapter 11: The Stockland Co.,...
- Chinese City Launches Fund-Raiser to Preserve Unique Jewish Heritage
- WORLD IN BRIEF : NIGERIA : Strike Against Army Holds for 2nd Day
- A Last Chance for Troubled Kids : Juvenile justice: After O.C.'s Los Pinos probation camp, the next stop for youths caught up in gangs is adult jail.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MISSION VIEJO : Scouts' Letter Angers Gay Rights Groups
- John Dessauer; Helped Build Xerox Corp.
- Trail Closures OKd After Heavy Rains
- SANTA ANA : Ex-Councilman May, His Committee Fined
- LOS ANGELES : 'Generational Diversity' Marks Riordan Appointees
- Ben Rosenberg; Special Education Teacher's Aide
- STANTON : City OKs Imposition of Juvenile Curfew
- WOODLAND HILLS : 5 Fernando Award Finalists Are Named
- GLENDALE : Charity Group Gives Teen Center $25,000
- Maloney Named Baseball Coach at Agoura High
- Valley Babe Ruth Team to Open Regional Play
- Quance Swims to Fastest 400 IM Time of the Year
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A Feast for Braves, Famine for Reds, 14-0
- Splendor in the Glass : From the Hot Seat of His Laguna Beach Studio Artist Freund Keeps the Creative Fires Burning
- More Karl Karcher Employees Let Go
- Mexico's Dirty Political Laundry Hung on Exhibit
- At Least 43 Dead, 350 Hurt in Collapse of Thai Hotel : Disaster: American is among those killed. Estimates of missing range from 50 to 200.
- Environmental Activist Leaving AQMD Board
- COLUMN ONE : The Lure of the Super Deal : A bargain once meant trading quality for price. Today, we look at quality <i> and</i> price. Marketers have responded with discount wars and 'value-added' products. And now K mart accepts American Express.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : BAKERSFIELD : Suit Takes Aim at Basketball Practice
- Social Agenda Is High on Celebrants' List : Leisure: Shopping and looking for new faces to greet are among the top activities in Denver for youths far from home.
- MOORPARK : Smoking Ban Spurs Outside Inquiries
- DANA POINT : Celebration Is Today for 80-Year-Old Boat
- Residents Say Concerns Over Trains Addressed : Moorpark: Metrolink operator makes changes that lessen the impact of morning noise and smoke from a nearby rail yard.
- Brown Vows to Call in Votes Against Breakup : Education: Sen. Roberti's threat to attach a failed schools bill to existing legislation is labeled a 'hijacking' by Assembly Speaker.
- Woman's Family Kept Up Vigil for Truth : Crime: Nurse who moved in to care for elderly friend is accused of hiding her, raiding her bank accounts and finally killing her with an overdose in a Rosemead trailer park.
- Wood Rises to Third, Then Falls Back : Diving: He stays in medal contention through seven rounds before going in reverse down the stretch and finishing eighth.
- The Driver's Guide to Traffic Trouble
- VAN NUYS : Facility for Homeless to Get Grant Award
- SANTA ANA : Skits Teach Respect for the Disabled
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Library to Stay Open With Volunteer Staff
- Dana Point : Woman in Hospital After Kidnap, Beating
- McCaughey's 3 Goals Help Bullfrogs Win
- And Here He Was, All Set to Renegotiate
- PRO FOOTBALL / BILL PLASCHKE : One Play Was Enough for Rosenbach to Ride Off Into the Sunset
- Start at the Top With Permit and Check City Ordinances
- Brown Linked to $700,000 Illegal Payoff
- Libya Given Until Oct. 1 to Hand Over Bombing Suspects
- U.S. Satisfied With Serbian Withdrawal : Bosnia: Pullback from peaks near Sarajevo puts off threat of air strikes. U.S. warns that military action is still possible.
- BURBANK : Free Immunizations Offered Students
- LOS ANGELES : Koon, Powell Petition for Bail During Appeal
- Suspect in 2 Killings Is Arrested in Omaha : Crime: Reputed L.A. gang member Michael Dewayne Parker will be extradited next week to face charges in slayings at a Palmdale gas station.
- Jet Skier's Boat Is Found : Team Is Back on Course in Attempt to Circumnavigate Coastline
- VENTURA : City Enters Bid for Southwest Museum
- TENNIS / ATP CHAMPIONSHIP : Sampras Wins Twice to Reach Semifinals
- New VP Joins Bank of Newport; Alliance Names a COO
- Russia Stakes Claim to Peacekeeping Role : Diplomacy: Moscow says U.S. has promised to stay out of conflicts in former Soviet republics.
- Job Fair Draws Thousands in South-Central
- Lessons of 'Next Time' Sink In After Floods : Midwest: Towns with levees are thankful. But in unprotected cities, debates over disaster plans intensify.
- PERU : Isolation, Defeats Push Rebel Movement Toward Bitter End
- More Than $27,000 Collected for Victims
- Married 'Rent A Priests' Take Jobs That Others Won't
- Gang Member Gets 24-Years-to-Life Term : Courts: Judge says Eleazar Gonzales' murder conviction, violent background offer little hope of rehabilitation.
- Another False Solution for Immigration
- Rise in Inmate Violence Seen in Jail Review : Prisons: Assaults against guards are also up, according to a state corrections official who inspected the Central Men's facility in Santa Ana.
- State Bar Allowed to Seize Practice
- Out of Options : Support: Since 1983, Vital Options has been a comforting place where young cancer patients can discuss the disease. But funding woes have forced the organization to close.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Players Unhappy About Labor News
- Costa Mesa's Venegas Wins Scratch Main
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Traffic Panel Seeks Members
- AUTOS
- * Craig Cole has been appointed president...
- Glendale OKs Extensive City Audit to Focus on Efficiency : Finances: The independent study, costing about $250,000, will evaluate all civic operations to help officials form budget strategies.
- Fox Backs Off Legislation to Protect Studio Expansion
- Countywide : Coalition to Fight Voucher Initiative
- Security Firm Taken Off Venice Patrols : Safety: The agency, affiliated with the Nation of Islam, failed to stop drug dealing, authorities said.
- Boy, 2, Critically Injured by Truck
- Concerns Over Trains Addressed : Moorpark: Metrolink operator makes changes that lessen the impact of early morning noise from a nearby rail yard.
- The Rev. Michael Landreth of Canyon Hills...
- An Eviction Unworthy of the Japanese
- SIMI VALLEY : Deadline for Entering Parade Is Sept. 1
- * P. Jennifer Huffer has been appointed...
- Bombs Explode in Resort Town in S. England
- WORLD IN BRIEF : BOLIVIA : Ex-U.S. Diplomat Dies in Rescue Bid
- Will Religious Fervor Outlast Pope's Visit? : Catholics: He is certain to stir youthful celebrants, but experts doubt many will be called to evangelism.
- NASA Officials Move to Replace Space Shuttle's Faulty Engines
- U.S. Ordered to Save Computer Records : Law: Landmark court ruling greatly expands the types of documents the government must preserve. Suit stems back to Reagan, Bush administrations.
- NATION IN BRIEF : COLORADO : Bear Kills Logger, Returns to Eat Body
- NATION IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : Lighthouse Pushed Back From Brink
- German Party May Shift Stand on Military : Policy: Social Democratic chairman supports deployment for peacekeeping purposes.
- Officials Lobby for Assistance for Libraries : Finances: Ventura County turns to schools, colleges and cities for funds. But some say the tactic will probably fail.
- Her World Is Now a Mountain Hamlet : Volleyball: Antelope Valley product brings her experience as an international player to Flagstaff as women's assistant at Northern Arizona.
- BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : De La Hoya Has a Choice for Initial Title
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Weiskopf, J.C. Snead Share Lead at Utah
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Decision Time Is Near on Top Pick
- Michael Jordan's Troubles
- Whole Lotta Shakin' in Rancho Cucamonga
- JAZZ REVIEW : Joe Pass: Guitar-Playing as High Art
- ANALYSIS : Agreement Among Club Owners Not as Close as Some May Think
- MOTOR RACING / VINCE KOWALICK : Twin 50s Raise Sportsman Ante
- WEEKEND TV : Pope, Clinton Top the Lineup
- PRO VOLLEYBALL AT SEAL BEACH : Kiraly, Steffes Overcome Slow Start to Win
- MUSIC REVIEW : Salonen Paints a Romantic Landscape
- Congress OKs Clinton's Budget Plan
- Hershiser Might Be a Hit in the Outfield
- And Where It Lands He Knows Not Where
- New Rates Proposed for John Wayne Parking : Airport: Short-term users of the garages near the terminal would pay more, while patrons of long-term lots would get a price break.
- Private Contracts and Caltrans
- Salary's Too High
- Very Caring Clinic
- 'Trashcat' Defined
- Back the Books
- The Discount City
- Save the Anthem!
- Country Musicians
- Like the Game or Not, Soccer Draws Responses
- Studying the Obvious
- Dropping of Program Makes Barely a Ripple
- 'And Say Hello to Betty in Aisle 23, Row G.'
- Readers Tell Murray Sabatini Is a Lot More Than Just a Pretty Face
- These Kind of Thrills Are No Good for Baseball
- Censorship Not the Issue in Arts Funding
- Phony Information
- Policy That Smells
- Forget the Tenth
- Inhospitable Council
- It's the Economy
- Free Trade and California Jobs
- Dog Days
- Free Art Expression but Forced Taxes
- Well, for the Yankees It Was a Major Trade
- Has USC Discriminated Against Women's Coach?
- Police Cost Money
- New Reader Finds a Lot to Like About Downey
- Boo-ray for Hollywood
- Getting Along
- A Dangerous Hop
- Behind the Violence
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 14, 1993
- Obituaries - Aug. 14, 1993
- Obituaries - Aug. 14, 1993
- Father of Michael Jordan, NBA Superstar, Found Dead : Crime: Officials say he was killed by a gunshot. He had been missing for three weeks. FBI opens kidnap probe.
- State Appoints New Administrator for Compton Schools : Education: Richard P. Mesa is expected to take over the troubled district in mid-October. Officials say he was chosen because of his record as head of Oakland system.
- U.S. Attorney, IRS Join Fleiss Investigation
- Q & A : What Side Deals Will Mean to NAFTA
- New Pacts Break Logjam on Trade : NAFTA: Negotiators for the U.S., Canada and Mexico agree on sanctions, fines for breaking environmental, labor laws. Side deals may ease passage in Congress.
- SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK: Bishop Norman F. McFarland...
- U.S. Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Care Home for Elderly
- ANAHEIM : Privatization of Golf Courses Proposed
- Elder Jordan Much More Than a Fan : Reaction: Bull star's father was in the foreground of his son's life, often acting as a buffer to outside when pressure was high.
- 'Melrose' Has a New Lease and New Fans : Reworking of Fox Show Wins Coveted Younger Viewers
- Audiences Everywhere Get a Rise Out of Spirituals : Folk music: A repertory group from the world-traveled Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers will bring its rousing rhythms to Anaheim.
- Two Sides to Every Setback : O.C.'s James Harman Says Hardship Makes His Blues More Authentic
- TV REVIEW : Barcelona Olympics Revisited
- MUSIC REVIEW : Seal Beach Festival Ends in a Minor Key
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Nunsense' Returns and the Puns Are Endless
- Hollywood's Hottest Music Man : Marc Shaiman's Soundtracks Give Emotional Shape to Films
- Costa Mesa Agency Chosen for $5.2-Million Account : Advertising: Salvati Montgomery Sakoda will work closely with Taylor Made Golf Co. to improve the latter's sales.
- Tax-Exempt Munis May Help Satisfy Hunger for Bonds
- Either Call Election or He Will, Yeltsin Warns Lawmakers : Russia: The president doesn't have the legal right to declare a vote for Parliament. Legislators fear he's flirting with violating the constitution.
- Abortion Aside, Clinton and Pope 'Share Values' : Religion: Pontiff urges America to 'defend life.' But first meeting between leaders is warm and wide-ranging.
- 'Fashion, Culture and Identity'Author: Fred Davis.Info: University...
- Border Agent Faces Civil Rights Charges in Immigrant Death
- Howard Stern Comments Cost Firm $500,000
- CYPRESS : Nazi Tabloid Found in City Newsletter
- Valley's 1st Charter School Fights District Over Funding : Education: Vaughn Street elementary officials say about $655,000 is being denied them. But LAUSD administrators say they are bound by a court ruling on per-pupil apportionments.
- Singer Loses Suit Over Paula Abdul Album : Music: Plaintiff said she was uncredited co-lead vocalist on parts of 1988 hit. But jury sides with Virgin Records.
- Rancher May Give Land to Museum : Fillmore: James Sandoval hopes to woo Southwest with an offer of 20 acres. He'd also like to create a historical theme park.
- Boxer Backs L.A. Judge, Attorney for Federal Bench : Courts: Richard Paez and Samuel Paz are recommended. They would be the first Mexican-Americans to serve on the local District Court.
- Terrible as It Is, It's Not Genocide : Beware emotional appeals for U.S. involvement; control of territory is at stake, not annihilation of a people.
- Critics Accuse Thousand Oaks of Trying to Hoard Tax Dollars : Projects: An expansion of the city Redevelopment Agency is planned. But county officials say the money could be better used elsewhere.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Strike Would Come as No Surprise
- BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Kiraly, Steffes Will Try to Extend Domination
- Ducks Sign King, Select Minor League Affiliate
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Shy Sebadoh Underwhelms With Anti-Professionalism
- 29th Chicago Film Festival Deadline Set
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Heart and Souls': Comedy Wins a Few, Loses a Few
- State High Court Justice Panelli May Retire
- Making the Grade : Fun Style Comes Into Play in Smart Back-to-School Wear
- Palestinians Resolve Split; U.S. Calls New Mideast Talks
- Storms Spawn Flash Floods in Portions of the Midwest
- U.S. Patrol Opens Fire Amid Somali Protesters; 3 Hurt : Africa: 'Retaliation' for killing of 4 GIs is charged. U.N. says troops aimed into the air in tense capital.
- Guide for the Big Gathering
- Changing of the Guards : 500 Youths Give Their All in Grueling Competition to Be Lifeguards of the Future
- 2 Men Guilty of Murder and Robberies Face Life Sentences
- Vessey Pleads No Contest to Drug Charge : Crime: Former Yorba Linda finance director faces possible prison term of 2 to 4 years for possession of methamphetamines for sale. Sentencing is Sept. 30.
- Two Water Wells to Be Drilled for City
- Owner Wounds Suspect to Foil Store Robbery
- Fox Backs Off Bill to Protect Studio Expansion
- The Hidden Faces of Racism
- Schools to Crack Down on Illicit Enrollment : Education: Problem of false ID and addresses is most serious at Buena High, which some students feel is better academically and safer than Ventura High.
- Farrell Loses, but His Future Looks Brighter : Baseball: Angels fall to Texas, 4-2, but pitcher pulls himself together after early trouble.
- MOVIE REVIEW : Andrei Codrescu Takes the Wry Road in 'Scholar'
- Caltrans Union Seeking Probe Into Use of Outside Firms : Contracts: Labor group says using private businesses is 'wasteful.' State official and trade group deny it's inefficient.
- TV FACTS
- MOORPARK : Neighbor Testifies in Strangulation Case
- GLENDALE : Foundation Donates $13,000 to Groups
- CYPRESS : Four Apply for Seat on Cable TV Panel
- Simi Valley May Boost Incentives to Lure Firm : Business: Council may waive $63,000 in fees in addition to $105,000 in other enticements in order to get warehouse built.
- PLACENTIA : Library Cuts Hours, Programs in Pinch
- Off the Streets : 5 Formerly Homeless Men Get the Chance for New Lease on Life
- Mira Costa High's Smythe Is Among Signees for Lions
- Dodgers Reeling as Rockies Roll, 4-1 : Baseball: They can't seem to do anything right in losing sixth in a row, four to expansion Colorado.
- Changing of the Guards : Youths Give Their All in Competition to Be Lifeguards of the Future
- LOS ALAMITOS : City Seeks Funds for Traffic Checkpoints
- GLENDALE : Shuttle Service Postpones Fares
- SANTA MONICA : Ex-Teacher Gets Life in Murder of Accountant
- THOUSAND OAKS : Nevada Team Wins Little League Title
- Three months into a Jet Ski trip around the U.S., two brothers hit L.A. Then their escort boat is stolen, leaving them . . . : High and Dry
- 7 Years After Woman's Murder, Man Charged : Crime: Robert Mark Edwards, 32, formerly of Long Beach, is accused of killing Los Alamitos real estate agent Marjorie Elaine Deeble. He is awaiting trial in a separate murder case in Hawaii.
- Owners Still Not in Agreement : Baseball: They claim they are closer on revenue sharing and vow for no lockout in '94.
- Bakersfield Dodgers Would Rather Not Have Their Place in the Sun
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Claire: Direction Is There If You Look
- Far-Too-Short 'Trip' at Friends and Artists
- Edinburgh Festival Attempting to Salvage Program After Fire
- THEATER REVIEW : A 'Secret' for Grown-Ups : The musical is a sophisticated take on the classic, adding a rich subtext to the obvious contours.
- Executive at BSB West in Irvine Promoted to Senior Vice President
- Feat of Clay : Pop culture: Who would have thought a stretchy green blob could entertain generation after generation? Don't look now, but lovable Gumby is 40 years old.
- World IN BRIEF : THAILAND : Hotel Collapses With 300 Inside
- ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Filling a Void : A young actor and a college student, hoping to improve the Valley's night life for teen-agers, have opened a dance club in Encino.
- Quality Systems Inc.: The Tustin provider of...
- CANOGA PARK : Police to Display Recovered Goods
- U.S. Said to Warn Israel Against Holding Demjanjuk
- Words for What the Nose Knows
- A Show for Eye and Soul : The Brand Library exhibit 'Crossing L.A.: Home, Place and Memory' reflects the city festival's aim of bringing diverse cultures together.
- MWD Weighs 4 Choices for New Home
- IRVINE : $5 Million in Bonds to Pay for Underpass
- AGOURA : Disabled Set Their Sights on Landing Jobs
- Countywide : Chance for Disabled to Go It Alone
- SAN CLEMENTE : Car Thefts Trigger San Onofre Warning
- Psychiatrist Pleads Not Guilty to Drug, Weapons Charges
- STUDIO CITY : Mini-Mall Granted Sign Law Variance
- Stocker's Hit Helps Phillies
- TENNIS / WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT MANHATTAN BEACH : Sabatini Puts the Bite on Austin's Hopes
- Mentor Becomes Partner for Lewis : Volleyball: Corona del Mar player has joined up with Randy Stoklos to form a winning team on the AVP tour.
- He Couldn't Mail in Victory, So He Did the Next Best Thing
- DEL MAR : Challenger to Best Pal Due to Arrive Monday
- Glenn Weiner of Cypress, the top-seeded player...
- MOVIE REVIEW : Why This 'Garden' Doesn't Bloom : There is a lot of wonder and charm in Agnieszka Holland's film, yet it seems stale, self-conscious and calculated.
- 'Jason' on Monday
- Great Western Cuts Threaten Up to 1,800 Jobs : Banking: A consolidation trend is behind the move, which will affect administrative workers only.
- Ford Plans Homes at Newport Plant Site : Housing: The company hopes to build 500 single-family luxury units on land occupied by Loral Aeronutronics. Negotiations involve city, Irvine Co.
- AGRICULTURE
- New Air Fare War Started by TWA With 2-for-1 Offer : Travel: Most other airlines are selectively matching the struggling carrier's promotion, which expires Saturday.
- Quake Swarm Jolts Mammoth Lakes
- Attuned to the Computer : An array of instructional programs for the home system can awaken young talent and even introduce a skill or two.
- River Residents, U.S. Battle Over Flood Risk : Hazards: Willow Beach, a small trailer village on the Colorado, is ripe for a devastating flash flood, government scientists say. But those who live there are fighting to stay.
- Acting Their Age : The junior thespians who star in the Northridge Park Players production of 'The Wizard of Oz' are treated like young professionals.
- Buzzing the Airport : From landmark hangar to sleek corporate jets, the public can get a look behind the scenes at Van Nuys' busy general aviation facility.
- SAN CLEMENTE : Sheriff's Dept. to Open Storefront
- LOS ANGELES : LAPD Officer's Name to Be Added to AIDS Quilt
- Still Hungry to Help Others : Calabasas: At age 87, Mary Alice Norton remains the driving force behind a Meals on Wheels program for homebound senior citizens.
- Freshness is all-important to Tadashi Takahashi. Every...
- School Board President Off to New District : Schools: Ocean View's Lottie Hobbs is moving so her children can be in arts programs unavailable in Huntington Beach.
- PANORAMA CITY : MTA Shuttle Stops Added for Students
- Lau Places 8th in All-Around GymnasticsStephanie Lau,...
- Simi Valley's Janik Slips to Fourth-Place Finish
- TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Pope Sacrificing Present for Future