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What happened on May 24, 1990
NEWS
Mojave's Fields of Gems : Recreation: Fanciers of the opal can try their luck at mining the semiprecious stone in Kern County. PETER BENNETT, Bennett is a Southland free-lance writer.
Dad's Dead, Sobbing Son Said on 911 : Crime: Police tape of one of the Menendez brothers accused of killing their parents is released. LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Pumping Iron at an Advanced Age : 84-Year-Old Bodybuilder Started at 63, Hopes to Keep Going for Old-Age Record DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replica of Columbus' Ship Torched in Spain Reuters
Gay Swimmers Pool Talents : Athletes: Team from West Hollywood competes in local masters meets. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sinatra Launches His Saucy New Line NIKKI FINKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mooring Firm, Pilot Blamed in Tanker Spill : Pollution: The Coast Guard says water depth information at the site off Orange County was inadequate. The ship hit its own anchor, losing 397,000 gallons of oil. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SALIDA : Slayings Linked to White Group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Agency Blames Subcontractor for Fatal Crane Collapse MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robot Trash Truck Picks Up Praise LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings of the Blacktop : Street Hockey Is the Hot New Game in Playgrounds and Parking Lots DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'You're one of the legends . . . one of the legends of salsa, man.' DOUG SMITH
Bell Swimmer Trims Time in Hope of Spot on U.S. Team DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment ELENA KELLNER
Mexico Asks U.S. to Extradite Doctor in Camarena Case : Drug murder: But there appears to be little possibility that the suspect, who was abducted and shipped to the United States, will be returned. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : She Refuses to Remain a Victim DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER and Dianne Klein is a columnist for The Times in the Orange County edition. Her column appears there Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Gorbachev Fires Angry Words at Populist Yeltsin JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DISPLEASURE ISLAND : Missing link: Twenty miles off the Ventura coast, Santa Cruz Island would complete the five-island chain designated in 1980 as Southern California's first national park. But Francis Gherini owns part of the island and won't sell his share. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Madding Crowd--Yet : Community: Residents of this small enclave with a fairylike name like things quaint--and even douse all outdoor lights by 11 p.m. . . . the better to see the stars. CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Final OK for Water Plan
China Trade Perk Extended : Bush Rejects Same Status for Soviets From Associated Press
The Class of '35 Remembers a Vintage Year
NATION : Wife of Candidate for Florida Governor Sought in Abduction From Times wire services
Pico Rivera : Removal of Inoperative Vehicles Gears Up
Lush Lawns Still a Possibility FRANN BART
Bellflower : Replacement Hired for Retiring Schools Chief
Paramount Advances to Quarterfinals
L.B. May Help Trim Developer's Costs to Preserve 1930 Clinic BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sullivan Likely to Ask Curb on Tobacco Sales to Minors From Times Wire Services
Pasadena : Drug Program Site Opposed
Azusa : Water-Saving Plan OKd
NASA Ends Repair Work, Clears Shuttle for Liftoff Associated Press
LOCAL ELECTIONS BALLOT MEASURE : Prop. F Would Double Council Salaries, Strengthen Veto ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Rent Plan Sent to Board
Bush Cites Regulations in Vetoing Amtrak Funds From Associated Press
Azusa : Mobile Home Panels Set
Israel Lashes Back at U.S. Over Handling of Unrest : Diplomacy: Officials try to turn the tables, accuse Washington of encouraging Arab violence. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sterile Medfly Shortage Has State Worried : Infestation: Problem is described as temporary, but adviser says it offers the pest a 'window of opportunity' to breed. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Defies NRA, Votes for Wider Gun Ban PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Sees Gains for U.S. in Arms Deal : Defense: He denies that concessions were made to Soviets. Trade treaty is unlikely to be signed at summit, he says. By NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Ready to Discuss U.N. Role From United Press International
WORLD : 5,000 Join Bucharest Protest From Times wire services
Pasadena
College to Eliminate Personnel Position
Soviet Market Reform Will Be Put to Voters MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
Paramount : Pupils to Be Moved From 3 Crowded Sites
This Weekend
Japan to Bar Chinese Dissidents' Radio Ship KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Council OKs Bond Sale
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Taylor May Leave Hospital in June From Times staff and wire service reports
STATE : No Winner; Lotto at $12 Million From Times wire services
Region : Cities Fight Over Quarry Use
Beverly Hills : Firing Plan Approved
Wants Conventional Arms Pact, Moscow Says WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philadelphia Fined for Clean Water Violation United Press International
Region : Water Board Chief Stays
Malibu : Candidate Quits Race
Mexican Political Heads Beat Path to Southland and Find Applause GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Report Critical of Standardized Tests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviets Warned That Recession Is Likely From Associated Press
Intrusion Shatters the Peace JOSEPH N. BELL
West Hollywood : Drinking Curbs Expanded
Hollywood : 37 Arrested for Prostitution
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Abuse Center Impresses Barry From Times staff and wire service reports
Tea for Two Sure Beats Another Mausoleum Visit JACK SMITH
LOCAL ELECTIONS : 8 in GOP Seek Hill's Seat; 2 Vie to Oust Moorhead : 52nd Assembly District: It's a wide-open race as eight Republicans with widely disparate backgrounds and experiences seek the seat vacated in March by Frank Hill. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natives Can Weather Their Share of Neglect FRANN BART
FISHING NOTES / DAN STANTON : Anglers Will Find Plenty of Action on Holiday Weekend DAN STANTON
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Study Suggests New Sclerosis Treatment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
De Klerk Unhurt in Car Crash; Aide Suffers Neck Strain Reuters
National Latino Groups United Against Sanctions WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendora : House Named a Landmark
The Sensitive Issue of Breslin's Remarks
Water District Needs More Power in Cleanup Task
The Sensitive Issue of Breslin's Remarks
Arguing the Case Against Attorneys
The Sensitive Issue of Breslin's Remarks
Bishop Amat Student to Take Part in Seminar
Culver City : Hearings on Developer
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Executives Applaud John Denver From Times staff and wire service reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Prison Labor Issue Qualifies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Roh Starts Tokyo Visit Stirring Emotions on Both Sides : Japan: The South Korean leader is to discuss economic ties and other questions. But anger lingers over the brutal colonization of 1910-1945. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Members Shoot Father, 5-Year-Old LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merchant Marine Museum to Be Open
Singin' Blues for Trees
Israel Won't Accept U.N. Observers : Mideast: Palestinians have requested a neutral force for protection. Israel's foreign minister says he is counting on the U.S. to veto the proposal. From Associated Press
NATO Ministers Take Steps to Fundamentally Change Alliance JOHN BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : An Exploration of History and of the Human Soul : THE PRINCESS AND THE DRAGON by Roberto Pazzi translated from Italian by M.J. Fitzgerald Alfred A. Knopf $18.95, 160 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Gorbachev's U.S. Visit to Reflect Changed Times : Summit: Talks on logistics reveal shifts in the two nations' relationship and their leaders' fortunes. JAMES GERSTENZANG and ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Blames Congress for Budget Deficit From Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : North Apparently Fighting Subpoena From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Afghan Rebel Rockets Kill 3 at Kabul Hotel United Press International
NATION : Senate Votes to Forbid Death Penalty for Mentally Retarded From Times wire services
Bush's Son Defends Role at S&L, Explains Loan Ties ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Are a Suspect
$60 Billion More Needed for Rescue of S&Ls, U.S. Says : Thrifts: Total bailout costs estimated at $132 billion. About 1,000 institutions may fail, Treasury chief reports. TOM REDBURN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and JACK SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL ELECTIONS : 8 in GOP Seek Hill's Seat; 2 Vie to Oust Moorhead : 22nd Congressional District: The veteran Republican representative is going to be tough to unseat, but two Democrats are jockeying for the chance to try. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arroyo High Student to Attend Seminar
LOCAL : Witnesses, Motive Elusive in Cinco de Mayo Slaying at Park MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar : City Manager Pay Raise
The Sensitive Issue of Breslin's Remarks
L.A. Schools Get Money to Buy Ambassador Site SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Santa Monica : Grant for Neonatal Support
Culver City : Apartment Law Modified
LOCAL ELECTIONS BALLOT MEASURES : 2 Moot Ballot Issues Still Stir Controversy LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duarte : Anti-Gang Contract OKd
House OKs Plan for Clean Fuels; Air Act Vote Near MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$56-Million Budget Unveiled for College
Caltech Student Wins Achievement Award
Reader Cites Evil of Mills College Problems
WORLD : Chinese Radio Mission Scuttled From Times wire services
Native Plants and Shrubs Lower the Water Bill FRANN BART
Malibu : Official Backs Candidates
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Zelman, Garamendi Unveil Campaign Advertising Plans KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farmhouse Will Be a Home for the Homeless : Poor: Glendale contributes grant money to the Salvation Army to set up the city's first shelter for homeless families. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Student Lockers Will Be Removed at Edwards
Eastern European Upheaval Brings Focus on Castro BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Associate of Crime Boss Slain From Times wire services
House Passes Major Changes to Clean Air Act MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measles Strikes Hard at Latino Population JEORDAN LEGON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Moves Medfly Copter Base After Setback in O.C. ERIC LICHTBLAU and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Magnet for Trouble : Homeless: As the transient population in Santa Monica expands, so does the violence. And these days, the backlash too is mushrooming. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosemead High Student Wins Citizenship Medal
Air Board Sees UCLA Growth Plan as Flawed : Development: AQMD letter says proposed expansion would cause more air pollution than the university's environmental report estimates. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : Half of District's Teachers Absent Due to Sickout
Passenger Dragged From Seat as Commuter Jet Window Blows Out From United Press International
Latin Business Assn. Sets Ambitious Goals NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People And Events EDWARD J. BOYER, EDWARD J. BOYER,
Brown Denies Making 'Kitchen' Remark DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Harris Tells of Stage Fright From Times staff and wire service reports
Unrelenting Force : 81-Year-Old South-Central Activist Is Legendary Figure in Community BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : AIDS Apartments to Open
Pepperdine Freshman Melendez Made an Impact ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kohl to Hear Opposition's Treaty Views : Germany: But the chancellor pledges no substantial changes to the unification document. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban Urged on Cigarette Machines : Smoking: Health Secretary Sullivan urges states to take measures to keep tobacco out of children's hands. From Associated Press
Boaters Race for Glory--and a Good Time PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Judge Blocks New Bottle Fees From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Panama, Nicaragua Aid to Cost Salvador : Central America: Baker strikes a deal with key lawmaker. It will penalize the Salvadoran regime for human rights abuses. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Poly Pomona Elects Student Leaders
Santa Monica : Law on Ozone Preservation
Students Win 4 Awards in History Competition
NATION : Girl Wins Geography Contest From Times wire services
Arkansas and Texas Brace as Rivers Continue to Rise From United Press International
Main Port Captured by Rebels, Liberia Concedes From Associated Press
Cardiff Projects Lack Planning DIRK SUTRO
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Pipeline Operators to Start Big Repairs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RELIGION : ACLU, Tammy Bakker Team Up From Times wire services
WORLD : 'Little Ships' Return to Dunkirk From Times wire services
THEATER REVIEW : INTERNATIONAL THEATRESPORTS : Matching Wits : People in the audience or on stage who offer a bad idea have to wear a paper bag. TODD EVERETT
San Diego County Agency Explores Sea as Source of Usable Water RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repeat Parking Offenders Get Back in Tow PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travel Time for Commuters Up Sharply in Year : Traffic: Survey finds time on the road has increased 10 to 15 minutes while covering the same distance to work. In the Southland, 79% still drive to their jobs alone. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Southwest Museum Painting Fails to Sell From Times Staff and Wire Reports
El Monte : Developer Fees Proposed
Another Reason for Madonna's Popularity?
Jumping the Gun on Medi-Cal : Health care: The program's cash reserves are rapidly dwindling. Some nursing homes are billing it early in case the money runs out sooner than projected. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Akihito Regrets and Kaifu Apologizes : Japanese Admit Suffering of Koreans Under Colonial Rule From Associated Press
ENVIRONMENT / THE MISSOURI RIVER : In the Midwest, the Dam Fight Is Still Unresolved : Southern portion of the basin has won a court battle over the allocation of water--at the expense of the parched northern areas. J. DUNCAN MOORE Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lithuania to Hold Up Secession Laws if Talks Are OKd : Soviet Union: 'Clear concession' comes as Baltic republic feels the impact of economic sanctions. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE / WAR COLLEGE : Officers Prepare to Run a Smaller Army in a Fast-Changing World : Studies for the military elite are quite different this year. The Cold War takes a back seat to arms control. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Jersey Pollution Law Sets Fines of Up to $1 Million a Day From United Press International
Gardens for the Dog Days of Drought FRANN BART, Bart is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
Pasadena Police Pose a Problem for New Manager EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Warhead Safety Problems Cited : Arms: One missile will 'probably' be retired from alert status. A Navy weapon also is questioned. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : La Habra Man, 23, Arrested in Stabbing Death of Teen-Ager From Times staff and wire service reports
Odds & Ends Around the Valley MARCI SLADE
NOTEBOOK : City Volleyball Title Eludes Verdugo Hills GARY KLEIN
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Women Seek a Softball Three-Peat
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Voluntary Water Conservation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Balloon's Eye View of Rabbits and Rolling Hills : Soaring: Six companies launch from Moorpark or Lancaster, where open spaces are ideal for roaming the skies and skimming the terrain. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View. and
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Skipper Not Guilty in Collision From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merger Boosts Firm's Size, Status and Creative Energies LEON WHITESON
La Mirada VFW Post 9148 to Hold Memorial Service
Pomona : Hazardous Waste Roundup
Democratic Candidates In 42nd Congressional District
NATION : Homophobia Shuts College Dorm From Times wire services
NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Sexual Abuse Cited by Educator in Plea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Neighbors Want to Put Brakes on Auto Row PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PCP Raid Shocks Affluent Neighborhood : Narcotics: Three Whittier residents were arrested and a drug inventory worth more than $25 million on the street was seized. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Aunt Bee Possessions to Be Sold From Times staff and wire service reports
SPORTSCOPE : Azusa Pacific to Try for Eighth Title in a Row
His Dream Ending Turned Into a Nightmare : Prep baseball: Culver City pitcher Estavil had a rough time in first-round playoff game against Thousand Oaks. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Accept Land for Sewer Plant RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 42 : Philosophies Dividing Democrats GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cherub-Bin Thrift Shop Seeks Donations
The Little Extras Ease a Cat's Long Ride DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Van de Kamp Turns to Schoolchildren in Effort to Warm Up His Public Image CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Christy Ihn Wins 5th Grade Spelling Bee
MEDICINE / AIDS TREATMENT : Drug Fights Anemia in Patients on AZT ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Neon: the Lights of His Life : Hobbies: In five years, Mike Queen has managed to rescue and restore some of San Diego's finest pieces of sign art. SARAH PATTEE
Tribulations Before the Trials : Track: Part-time athlete Hardy works to overcome an old injury and run with world-class sprinters. SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dissenter on 'Star Wars' Leaves Livermore Lab LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
La Verne Seeking Scholarship Entries
Temple City Vaulter Marston Battles Back to Reach New Heights : Track: After battling a tumor and mononucleosis, he returns to his sport and sets a school record. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 1950s Weren't Always Happy Days MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar Faces Test of Land Powers : Revenue: The city stands to reap a windfall if it's allowed to make undeveloped land a redevelopment project area. But critics say the process thwarts the intent if not the letter of the law. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : 'Civil Liberties' Measure
Azusa : Dog License Renewal Eased
Philharmonic Society Presents Golden Baton to Elaine Redfield ANN CONWAY
Reaching Equilibrium With Asthma JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Californians More Likely to Flunk Job Drug Tests JIM SCHACHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Ads Enliven Malibu's City Council Race RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Romania Party's Monopoly on Power May Irritate Emotional, Social Wounds : Democratization: The National Salvation Front's commanding position feeds fears of a rebirth of communism. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Trading in the Golden Nest Egg : Equity refugees from the rat race are selling out and buying homes in smaller cities. Many are avoiding mortgages by paying in cash. TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BAND : THE STARDUSTERS : September Song : Nostalgia group plays '30s and '40s tunes to entertain seniors for fun and nonprofit. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
Orangutangle : Wildlife: Orangutan smuggling is a lucrative but damaging trade. The global battle against it involves Southern Californians. GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Artist of Year Announced
Spirits Soar as Police Become Pilots : Change of duty: Glendale has three new helicopter operators on its force, including the first woman in the department to earn wings. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Job of a Lifetime: Long Hours, Low Pay, Great Seats MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Coldbrook Camp Reopens
Piano Solo Nets $3,000 for Youth BEA MAXWELL
Pasadena Police to Honor 17 : Awards: Six officers and 11 civilians will be cited for heroism and community service at annual luncheon. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cancer Society Benefit Takes On Look of Mirage DAVID NELSON
'Whodunit' Suggests Author's Fame Is No Mystery SHELDON TEITELBAUM
YWCA to Honor Women of Achievement
Ditch Day at Caltech Sees How Students 'Stack' Up DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genetics a Strong Factor in Weight Gain, Studies Find SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Court-Martial Acquits Skipper of the Kinkaid NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aquatics Club Has Impressive List of Champion Swimmers
Grand Jury Leak by Smith Aide Alleged PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graduate Student Charged With School Books Theft United Press International
Police Complaint Board Panelists Sought
Free Taped Books Offered at Libraries
ELECTIONS / CONGRESS : A Guide to Issues Facing Candidates in District 22 Race
BEST BET : Benefit Seeks to Conquer Girl's Illness
Exhibit Shows Merger of Fine and Functional Art Forms LEAH OLLMANN
FISHING NOTES : Anglers Will Find Action Heating Up for Holiday Weekend DAN STANTON
NEIGHBORS : Stringing Along : It's a long way from the diamond kites of youth to the high-speed marvels of today. LEO SMITH
Volunteering Fills Not Only Days, but Voids AGNES G. HERMAN
Sports Talk : World Cup Is a Big Kick for Assistant Soccer Coach Fernando Dominguez
Familiar and Not-So-Familiar Italian Cuisine DAVID NELSON
GOINGS ON : SANTA BARBARA : Chalking It Up : Santa Barbara's Italian Street Painting Festival brings 200 artists and children to their knees. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CARDBOARD BOAT RACING : Sink and Swim : At Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, contestants try to sail in a contest that's all wet. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
A Major Goal: 'Proud to Be a Black African-American'
Poway Gallops
RESTAURANT REVIEW : RESTAURANT KAI : The Sushi Zone : Fans of Japanese food can catch a bite at this Montecito eatery, with its fresh fish--and crowds. DAVID GOLDMAN
EARTHWATCH : A Brilliant Idea : Long-life light bulbs cost more, but they can reduce power bills and end the act of bulb-snatching. RICHARD KAHLENBERG
NIGHT LIFE : THE CLUB SCENE : It's Not Top 40 : Something for Nothing is carving a niche with a style that's intense--or diverse . . .or confused. BILL LOCEY
WHAT'S FRESH : BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : Spice of Leaf : Cilantro, parsley's zesty cousin, is easy to grow, but watch out if you bruise the coriander seeds. PEGGY Y. LEE
Moorhead to Face 4 Long-Shot Challengers : Elections: Two Democrats and two minor party candidates say the entrenched dean of California's 18-member GOP caucus in Congress has lost touch with the 22nd District. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Basic Folk Rock : Peter Case says he's an ordinary musician leading a normal life. He plays Santa Barbara Friday. BILL LOCEY
NORTH COUNTY COVER STORY : Growth Sends Some Packing LINDA C. PUIG
DISPLEASURE ISLAND : Useful Friends : Former Interior Secretary William P. Clark Jr. says he's not representing Francis Gherini in his friend's legal row. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON STAGE : Cultural Cord : Javier Gomez started dance and theater groups to teach youths about their Mexican roots. MAJA RADEVICH
Capturing Exotica in His Lens ROBERT LACHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Flaky Joint Folks Just Love to Flock To TOM STACEY
She Beat Long Odds of Spina Bifida TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRIPS : FILLMORE FISH HATCHERY : Future Stock : State-operated hatchery offers visitors an up-close look at the development of rainbow trout. DAVID LUSTIG
Military Rodeo Lures Riders of Different Stripes KATHRYN BOLD
EDUCATION / Pala Reservation : Pala Nun Dares Her Students to Dream : She Knows Herself It Changes Lives JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BEST YEARS : SENIORS : Special Pastime : The elderly help others, and themselves, when they reminisce. It helps put their lives in order. NORMA BARZMAN
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 52 : GOP Primary Remains Up for Grabs : Even Frank Hill, who gave up the seat when he won election to the state Senate, says a win by any of four or five candidates would not surprise him. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MODELING SCHOOL : Semi-Vogue : The modeling ad looks promising. You check it out but are told you "reek of being a journalist."
BUSINESS
Podiatrist Puts Foot Down, Sues for an Office : Medicine: After being rebuffed for four years, a foot-care specialist claims discrimination and has sued for the right to lease in Newport Center. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversy Over Bart Simpson: 'Underachiever and Proud of It'
Controversy Over Bart Simpson: 'Underachiever and Proud of It'
Why S&L Pit Gets Deeper : Thrifts: The bailout cost keeps rising because of a soft real estate market, more bad loans than anyone realized and, simply, the way the figures are calculated. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney Tries to Portray Boesky as Money-Grubber From Associated Press
Hughes Gets Navy Job
P.M. BRIEFING : Lloyd's Looks to Soviet Market From Times wire services
Air Force Supply Contract
Sluggish Economy Posts 1.3% Increase : Weak Growth in Gross National Product Accompanied by 6.7% Price Index Hike From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Beef to Hit U.S. Menus From Times wire services
Retail Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
ENERGY : Oil Prices Sink in Hectic Trading From Associated Press
STOCKS : Dow Rises 4.03 to 3rd Straight Record Close From Associated Press
Retail Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Communication Cable
Orders for Durable Goods Off 4.1% in April From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Electronics Earnings Soar From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Airline Fare War Gets Hotter as United Matches TWA Cuts From Times wire services
Digital Gets Navy Contract
Consumer News
Argyros Named to Seat on Federal Home Loan Corp. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oakland Firm Boosts Pacific Western Stake
First Priority Is Protecting S&L Depositors, President Says Associated Press
RiboGene, Soviets in Biotechnology Joint Venture From a Times Staff Writer
Fresh Air Through Windows 3.0 LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
JAL Orders Another 20 747-400s From Boeing From Associated Press
METALS : Gold Prices Fall Sharply on Reports of Selling by Saudis From Times Wire Services
Disabled Rights Bill Seen as Boon for Equipment Makers JANE APPLEGATE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Charity Begins in Orco Block Offices, and So Does Good Public Relations Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Truckers' Blockade of U.S. to End From Times wire services
Bank of China Opens in Hong Kong Skyscraper From United Press International
Columbia Savings' Spiegel Cuts Final Ties as Executive JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demand for College Grads Holds in S.D. : Employment: Some local industries buck the nationwide trend and are aggressively courting seniors for entry-level positions. GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Compaq Stock Splits 2 for 1 From Times wire services
Boesky Spars With Mulheren's Lawyer During Testimony SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversy Over Bart Simpson: 'Underachiever and Proud of It'
Pessimism Over Great American's Future Revealed in Bond Trading CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Pic 'N' Save Offers New Concessions to Suitor : Retailing: Girard Partners rejects an offer to pick two directors for the board and two members for a buyout committee. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Paper Firm Closing Plant in Pa. From Times wire services
PEOPLE : Ex-IBM Chief Admits He Felt Big Pressures : Management: Thomas Watson Jr., who led the firm into computers, says he once feared he couldn't fill the shoes of his predecessor--his father. BART ZIEGLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American Looking Over Pan Am Shuttle : Airlines: The carrier is examining the smaller firm's books. Other potential buyers reportedly have come forward too. ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepsi-Cola Back in Indian Market After a 28-Year Absence : Marketing: The U.S. soft-drink firm cracked the tightly controlled market, in part, by promising to invest $1 billion in the country. JOHN POMFRET, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raid Shows Seriousness of Parts Probe At Northrop : Defense: Federal agents seized parts right off the F/A-18 assembly line. But the Navy says the planes are safe. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coke Giving Tips on Tabs That Don't Work LINDA DARNELL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RiboGene, Soviets in Biotechnology Joint Venture From a Times Staff Writer
Smokenders Headquarters Moved to Ariz. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remembering the Great Vannevar Bush MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Jobless Claims Stable United Press International
Genentech Gets Process Patent for Interferon : Biotechnology: Patents on a drug's production process are considered crucial. Genentech has led the industry's fight for them. DONNA K.H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Inglewood Wants Mandela to Visit
Student, 14, Drowns in Long Beach School Pool : Tragedy: Victim was to have had first swimming lesson. Parents dispute official version of accident. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Men Who Walk the Streets : Prostitution: Hollywood merchants and residents are up in arms over the rising incidence of male hookers. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims' Mothers Start Group for Families of Slain Children GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highest Tides of Year to Hit County Beaches This Week MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spectacular Fire Destroys 100-Foot Yacht JOHN D. CRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Plans to Step Up UCI Medi-Cal Inquiry : Health care: Allegations that some patients must wait for months for elective surgery will be pursued over the next two weeks. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Lifts Self-Esteem Along With Spirits by Laughing at Life YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hermosa Beach OKs Flyer Ban
Death From a Smoke Ring : Passive Smoking Is One of Top Causes
Grant to Aid Parents of Seriously Ill Newborns
Budget Says Only Option Is Cutbacks, Many Layoffs : Oxnard: The City Council is deciding how to deal with a $2.8-million shortfall that it will face unless voters approve a 5% utility tax increase. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businessmen Criticize L.A. Agencies
Rally Marks Anniversary of End of Six-Day War
Study Says Anti-Bias Plans Fail to Aid Students : Schools: The L.A. district is criticized for failing to improve opportunities for pupils, especially blacks and Latinos. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Twice-Rejected Office Project OKd by Torrance Council After Changes JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Water as Wealth Margaret Mason, a Santa Barbara resident, talked to The Times about water restrictions adopted by her city because of the drought.
THOUSAND OAKS : $100,000 to Be Paid to Repair 200 Fireplaces TINA DAUNT
Countywide : Students to Compete for Hong Kong Trip
Trying to Put a Princess Back on an Even Keel GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER : Bitterness Apparent Between 2 Men ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapes of Alleged Silberman Dealing Heard ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students to Compete for Trip to Hong Kong
Bradley Names 4 New Community Coordinators
THOUSAND OAKS : Protests Filed Over Plans to Sell Water TINA DAUNT
$500,000 Added to Airport Project : Terminal: Supervisors allocate the money to pay for overtime that will accompany an accelerated work schedule. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Connor Offers Budget Proposal : Finance: Mayor says her $427-million plan would solve city's fiscal woes by freezing spending, banning new hires and delaying large expenditures. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Panel to Reconsider Use of Lottery Funds RUSS CHARVONIA
Redesign Is Likely for Museum : Architecture: Modifications will probably necessitate a new design for the $50-million Newport Harbor Art Museum. Architects other than the renowned Renzo Piano are expected to do the new work. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Cityhood Backers Asked for Fund Data MARY ANNE PEREZ
GARDEN GROVE : 300,000 May Attend Strawberry Festival
Santa Monica Passes Stiff Law on Ozone
Cuts Blamed for Fewer Drunk-Driving Arrests HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY : Wright Uses Mailings to Answer Braly JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results
Brando Lawyers to Appeal Judge's Refusal of Bail
COLUMN LEFT : What Are the Contras Up to Now? : A decision not to demobilize has Washington's prints all over it. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn is a columnist for The Nation and other publications.
LOS ALAMITOS, CYPRESS : Los Alamitos Sues Cypress Over Project KATHIE BOZANICH and LYNDA NATALI
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Wilson Had Better Not Forget the Right : Politics: The senator has some reassuring to do with conservatives. To become governor, he has to count on every conservative vote in Orange County--and he isn't guaranteed them. BRIAN O'LEARY BENNETT, Brian O'Leary Bennett was formerly chief of staff to Rep. Robert K. Dornan (R-Garden Grove) and has been active in California politics since 1977. He now lives and works in Orange County. and
A Mixed Signal to El Salvador
The House
Airport Parking Garage Seems Terminally Full : Congestion: Only the lucky and early birds manage to find a slot at John Wayne multilevel garage. Surrounding construction hassles haven't helped matters. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY : A Guide to District 40's Candidates and Issues
School Superintendent Could Be Barred From Meetings : Education: Centinela board changes superintendent's job description and scraps anti-dropout program. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Air Pollution Penalties
Zoning Proposal to Get More Study MARY HELEN BERG
An Abortion Foe Supports Protest
Hostage of Tobacco
U.S. Government Must Address Runaway Immigration, and Soon
Trustees Defer to D.A.'s Ely Investigation CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHILD SAFETY : Secure Seats in the Sky
IRVINE : Site Yields Ancient Remains of Animals DANICA KIRKA
ELECTIONS 37TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Wright Responds to Braly's Attacks With Mailings JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meyer, the 'Mayor of the Valley,' Heads Downtown : City Hall: Bradley's liaison became an institution during her 17 years in the job. Richard Alarcon will replace her. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel Appoints El Segundo Official as First Permanent City Clerk LEN HALL
1 Killed, 7 Hurt as Car Crosses Center Divider
Contest Seeks to Find Ways to Ease Traffic
PORT HUENEME : Suspect in 20 Home Burglaries Arrested CAROL WATSON
Torrance Upholds Officer's Dismissal JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Candidates to Speak at Forum Tonight
Help for Ventura Rescue Workers Urged : Proposal: Program would aid emergency services personnel who have suffered psychological trauma in their work. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Tenure Offer Greets New University Head KRISTINA LINDGREN
Water Authority Is Considering Desalination : Drought: Agency studies possibility of a seawater distilling plant attached to a proposed SDG&E power plant. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clear the Air and Trust Will Follow : Like Germany, Japan must acknowledge and apologize for its wartime sins if it is to build a new order with its neighbors. TAKAKO DOI, Takako Doi is the leader of the Socialist Party in Japan. and
PORT HUENEME : Former Clinic Courier Held in Dumping CAROL WATSON
Other Programs Cut Dropout Rate
2 Areas to Vote on Annexation to Santa Clarita STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Council Backs Construction of 281 Houses STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Is He Taking So Long? : Despite Advice, Bush Delays Decision on Offshore Drilling
Cable TV Companies Sue County Assessor Over Increases in Taxes : Assessments: Jacobs is accused of a 'vendetta' that will boost customer prices and cost taxpayers. The assessor says he's following the lead of other counties. ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Asked to Examine Killing by Deputy in Vista TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church to Give $500,000 to Nehemiah West Project
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Recycling Center on Polluted Site Urged JOHN PENNER
VENTURA : Woman Arrested in Death of Roommate CAROL WATSON
Educator Apologizes for Description of Asians
TUSTIN : Public Pitches In for Burned-Out Family SHANNON SANDS
Torrance Doctor's License Revoked
'Home Casino' Unmasked in Manhattan Beach Raid GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipe-Bomb Blast Damages School
Arpino Will Return to Joffrey Ballet Position : Dance: Artistic director's decision apparently ends power struggle over management of company. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flores Proposes Plan for Water Conservation
ANAHEIM : Children Learn How City Is Groomed LISA MASCARO
Kosher Meat May Not Be--Probe Opens MATHIS CHAZANOV and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teacher Leaves Imprint of Free Speech SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classroom, Diploma Separated by 48 Years KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Officials Say Reversible Lane on Sepulveda Is Infeasible JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo OKs Plans to Improve Traffic SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Tile Exposition's Bid to Use Hall Denied
DWP Chief's $2,800 Charter Flight Attacked FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Says Crowd Attacked Him, Partner Before Shooting DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boyfriend Convicted of Murder JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program's Glory Faded Quickly KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report of Kidnaping Was False, Police Say JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : 2nd-Graders Mail Their Race Entries THIA BELL
LA HABRA : Meehan to Retire as Chief of Police TOM McQUEENEY
Countywide : Three Schools Make National Honor Roll SHANNON SANDS
Surprise Check Snares Trucks : Safety: CHP inspectors found dozens of vehicles with mechanical problems on the highway near Moorpark. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mentally Ill Children Find Help in Pets TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Injured in Flash Fire at Mobil Plant JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vendor Arrested in Sale of Bootleg Tapes
Must Demonstrators Be Shot? : Law: International guidelines are being drawn to help authorities control outbreaks of domestic political violence without excessive force. DAVID J. SCHEFFER, David J. Scheffer, a lawyer, is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington
TUSTIN : Marines Mourn Loss of 'Caring' Sergeant THUAN LE
Mexican Envoy Asks Probe of Slaying YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School Closing Plans Focus of Hearings JOHN PENNER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS STATE SENATE, ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS : Hugs, Handshakes: Is This Politic? DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Hawk Nest Removal Spurs Investigation FRANK MESSINA
Hit-Run Survivor Lay 4 Days on I-5 : Migrant: Hundreds of thousands of drivers passed by without seeing the worker's broken body on the median in Oceanside. Doctors call his survival a miracle. JOHN M. GLIONNA and YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Commencement At O.c. Colleges And Universities
Hearing Opens on Molestation Charges : Children: Foster parents deny accusations by the state and girls' relatives. The youngsters have suffered in a system that was supposed to protect them. JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terror Takes Brief Holiday : Drugs, Gangs Resurface in Oakwood Neighborhood Only Hours After Bush Visit KENNETH J. GARCIA and NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ANAHEIM : Martial Arts Tool Optional to Officers JAMES M. GOMEZ
ANAHEIM : Motorcyclist Dies After Ramming Van MATT LAIT
Lancaster District Hires 4th Superintendent in 2 Years JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarena Case Witness Testifies About Seeing Remains of Husband HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 7 Hurt in 3-Car Crash on Freeway : Accidents: Authorities say 4 people were ejected when a speeding car crashed through the center divider in Glendale. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeal Argued in Postpartum Psychosis Case : Judicial: Justices indicate judge may have erred in throwing out Sheryl Massip's murder conviction in son's death but doubt that they have the authority to reverse it. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Pitches Naval Base for 'Tent City' Jail : Port Hueneme: John Gillespie says he has found a spot suitable for his plan to house minor drug offenders. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superintendent Apologizes for Racial Remark : Schools: The head of Las Virgenes Unified says he is sorry for a reference to 'slant-eyed' Chinese that prompted an protest by an Asian-American group. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow of Man Killed by Drug Traffickers Testifies HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Killed as Car Plunges Off Ocean Cliff
Brown Pelican Killed by 'Seal Bomb' Bait
Leak Leads Landlord to Indoor Marijuana Forest
Trying to Get Back on an Even Keel : Salvage: Workers are still trying to refloat the Princess Louise, which capsized mysteriously at San Pedro. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East L.A. Residents Seek Help to Stop Crime : Violence: Projects' group will ask Housing Authority for stepped-up police protection VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlord Fined in Bootleg Housing Case
Vendor Arrested in Sale of Bootleg Tapes
Camarena Trial Witness Says Drug Lords Held Meeting on DEA Agent HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hush-Up Effort on Esplanade Cheered in Redondo Beach SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kinkajous' Tale Has Many Twists Evolving From Ownership Battle MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glow Little Glow Worm AL MARTINEZ
Voluntary Water Conservation Urged
Countywide : Anti-Drug Messages to Be in Spanish JACK SEARLES
Buena High School Students Honor Staff KAREN McKEAN
SPORTS
Fisk's Outburst at Sanders Was One for Yankee Pride JOE DONNELLY, NEWSDAY
TRACK AND FIELD / CITY SECTION FINALS : Locke Girls Seeking 7th Title in Row LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Leagues No Big Deal to Him : Blue Jays: John Olerud, who recovered from brain surgery, seems unfazed by his jump from college ball to the majors. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marrone Minimizing His Foul-Ups With Some Work on His Technique : Discus: New-found discipline helped Dana Hills senior achieve a record throw in the 4-A championships. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Yankee Charlie Keller, 73, Dies From Associated Press
Two Titans Named Softball All-Americans
SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD MEET : Thrasher's Crowning Achievement Caps a Senior Year of Improvement BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Senna Shatters Monaco Record From Times wire services
College Home Run Leader Surprises Himself : Baseball: UCLA's Paul Ellis, who had average freshman and sophomore years, has chance to break record set by Mark McGwire in 1984 at USC. JOHN NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Have Seen Enough of Canada DAN HAFNER
There Was Something in the Air When Knicks Played at Garden HARLEY TINKHAM
Daniels Turns It Around : Dodgers: Los Angeles comes back from 3-0 deficit in the eighth inning when he hits a three-run home run. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mears Fastest in Final Indy Practice From Associated Press
Names in the News
Clippers Have Cut List to Two SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
THE SIDELINES : England to Host '93 Ryder Cup From Times wire services
SOUTHERN SECTION BADMINTON PLAYOFFS : Garden Grove Faces Buena Park in Final
Betting With Bob
NFL to Look at Ownership of the 49ers : Pro football: Commissioner will examine whether team's corporate ties gives it an unfair financial advantage. From Associated Press
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Troubled Padres Beaten Again BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Corona del Mar, Dana Hills to Meet
I'm Sky High Wins at Belmont From Associated Press
Bruins Hope Oilers Can't Get Any Better : Stanley Cup finals: Boston drags itself home, down three games to one and feeling the heat. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arreola, Buoyed by Showing in Mile, Looks Ahead to TAC Championships KEVIN BAXTER
Buena Park's Wyman Saves Best for Last MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Criticism Catches Gwynn Off Guard : Baseball: Four-time batting champion shows the strain of teammate's remarks after San Diego loses to Montreal. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Dunckel's 2 Home Runs Lead to San Diego State Win at Regional From Times wire services
Parrish Puts Cap on Rally : Angels: Ninth-inning comeback is culminated by his two-out single, scoring Ray for 5-4 victory over Toronto. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Bugno Widens Tour of Italy Lead From Times wire services
Santa Barbara Bet Nets Million at Golden Gate From Associated Press
Favored Harbor Plays Santa Rosa in State Baseball IRENE GARCIA
Field Hockey Event Slated at Moorpark
Edmonton Has Its Goal in Sight ROBERT FACHET, WASHINGTON POST
Fame Not the Name of Pile's Game : Track and field: In Division II championships, the CSUN senior will triple jump for fun, not glory. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Weil Wears Out Torrance to Boost Hart Into Quarterfinals, 3-0 STUART MATTHEWS
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankees Hit 6 Homers as Leary Stops Twins DAN HAFNER
Ram Defensive Shuffle Hinges on Humphery : NFL: If the former New York Jet can handle the corner, Jerry Gray will be moved to free safety. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU's Dietz Wonders If Struggle Is Worth It DAVE DISTEL
Huntington Beach's Armijo on Irvine Card
New League OKs Radios in Helmets of Quarterbacks Associated Press
McGuire Shuts Down Birmingham in Style, 6-0 BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Goes Down Swinging Against Hart STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Fernando Buries Defending Titlist Kennedy, 7-3 STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers Powerless but Happy : MISL Playoffs: They are 0 for 16 with a man advantage so far in the playoffs but otherwise satisfied with the numbers: a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven MISL Western Division finals heading into tonight's game in Dallas. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Coin Flip Puts Tustin at Home Against La Quinta
Conway Sounds Off, Helps Mater Dei Edge Simi Valley SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Format Accord Carries a Downside
THE COLLEGES : Breaks Continue to Fall Northridge's Way in Baseball Playoffs
COMMENTARY : 'Doinks' Afflict Not Only Will Clark But Entire Giants' Roster STEVE WILSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS SPORTS WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : St. Margaret's Pounds Rosamond
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Night Racing Vote Surprises Some JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edberg's Poor Effort Helps Argentina Hold Off Sweden
Merrill Eligibility Tied to Hardship JOHN LYNCH
High School Softball Playoffs
Gastelum-Jordan Duel to Highlight City Track Finals MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Long Beach, UCLA Open With Wins
SOUTHERN SECTION 5-A SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Conway's Hit in the 10th for Mater Dei Silences Simi Valley SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 22-Point Rally, It's 2-0 in Porter-Land : NBA playoffs: Trail Blazers charge to 108-107 victory as guard scores 23 of his 28 in second half. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Major Harris Signs With CFL From Times wire services
Aztecs' Diverse Bunch in NCAA Play Today SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kronemann Falls in First Round of NCAA Tennis
Moorpark Wins Award for Athletics
76ers' Barkley Will Have Surgery to Remove Bone Spur in Shoulder From Associated Press
CITY SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : 7-Run Inning Lifts Taft Over University, 9-4
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Courier Leads United States to Victory Over West Germany From Associated Press
Kings to Air on San Diego Radio Station
Peck Pitches El Camino Real Past Cleveland in Softball, 1-0 MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAILING : America's Cup Backers Looking for Refill RICH ROBERTS
Big Day for Trail Blazers' Ramos : NBA: Portland player, comatose for two months after car accident, briefly leaves the hospital. From Associated Press
Pacifica Drives Opponent Batty, Then Wins in 9th HEATHER SMALLEY
HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS : El Camino's Nedjar Wins All-Around Title KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey: Youths Using Steroids : Medical convention: Researcher presents findings on athletes' use of muscle-building drugs. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oakmont's Budke Leads City Golf by Two Strokes MARYANN HUDSON
Atlanta Gets 1994 Super Bowl : Pro football: Domed stadium under construction swings vote in favor of Georgia city, Tagliabue says. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Ripped Into Teammates After Game 2 Loss to Pistons From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : DePalmer Tennis Coach of Year From Times wire services
Hawkins the Hurdler Discovers That Track Is a Great Place to Start : Preps: Carson standout was ready to join the Army, but he will pursue track career instead. DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tinling Dies at 79 in England : Tennis: Historian of the women's game, he was both a fashion designer and liaison for the sport. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SECTION GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Riley Wins With Birdie on 18 DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reserve Quarterbacks Compete for Ram Job : Pro football: Herrmann, Long and Rick Johnson all hope to have backup role. The question is whether team will keep two or three quarterbacks. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Midway Baptist Wins, Reaches 1-A Semifinals
A Young Man's Business : Indianapolis 500: Although most of the drivers are older than he is, Tony George, at 30, has inherited a long family history in racing. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villa Park Names New Athletic Director
Ceman Proves Volleyball Is a Thinking Man's Game STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTOR RACING : 11 Buicks Will Have a Race of Their Own in Indy 500 SHAV GLICK
SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Kennedy's Longeway Gets Lots of Assistance DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Player Punches MacLean : Basketball: UCLA forward suffers broken cheekbone in fight with Colorado's Vandiver at Goodwill Games tryouts. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Australian Is Named New Announcer at Hollypark BOB MIESZERSKI
PREP NOTES / ROB FERNAS : El Segundo's Talanoa Shows He Is Not a Klutz in the Clutch ROB FERNAS
Noriega Wins NCAA Tennis Opener
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Leaves' Probes Philippine Revolution KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Garbo Estate Settles Book Suit From Times staff and wire service reports
STAGE WATCH : West Hollywood's Globe Playhouse Puts Bard on Hold : Theater: This steady source of Shakespeare is shutting down production until it raises $500,000. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv & Video GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CAPSULE REVIEW : David Bowie Stumbles as He Looks to the Past RICHARD CROMELIN
DANCE REVIEW : Beatriz Rodriguez as Juliet LEWIS SEGAL
JAZZ REVIEW : A Polished Set by Rolf Ericson LEONARD FEATHER
MUSIC REVIEW : Annual Bach Festival Closes With Rendition of 'St. Matthew' Passion CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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STAGE REVIEW : 'Standard' a Skillful Balance of Genre, Times DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : 'Cheers' Star Begins Jail Term From Times staff and wire service reports
STAGE REVIEW : Revival of 'Miser' Clarifies the Plot, Dilutes the Comedy ROBERT KOEHLER
And the Next World Cup Champion Will Be Argentina, No . . . Brazil, No . . . GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bluebeard of a Different Color at Sushi's Neofest
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VIDEO RENTALS : Home Viewers Go for 'sex, lies and videotape' DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Menard and Delafose Still Spicing Up Cajun and Zydeco : Music: Two veteran performers bring their pure Louisiana sound to the Cajun and zydeco festival in Long Beach. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Madonna May Aid 'Tracy' Debut From Times staff and wire service reports
'Prince's' Good-Natured Message LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Paula Abdul on Line for L.A. Gear From Times staff and wire service reports
Tartikoff Relying on Rapper for Fresh Start : NBC: After a 'disappointing' season, the network's chief is banking on 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' and a medical series. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Candye Kane Likes Her Country Old-Time, Twangy : Traditional: People who say they hate country really hate the new stuff, the singer says, not those old raw, emotional originals. THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Plumber Starts Record Label to Shake Things Up : Music: A Chula Vista man has found a labor of love--producing songs by anti-Establishment groups. THOMAS K. ARNOLD
STAGE REVIEW : Hazy 'Skyline' at Odyssey : Drama: The intent of this saga of Joe Hill is unclear. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran Singer Has Lived the Lyrics : Theater: Marilyn Maye will star in the Starlight's production of 'Follies.' NANCY CHURNIN
O.C. Businessman's Band: An Everyman's Chance to Play : Music: After a performance on radio, the amateur group is suddenly in demand. Its members come from all over, playing to relieve stress and retain their musical skills. JANICE L. JONES
Cobham Back on Drums as Part of Unusual Trio DIRK SUTRO
'Women's Work': New Role Models JAN BRESLAUER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Maturing Little River Band Cuts Back on the Saccharine MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Filed Over Pledge in NEA Grants : Funding: A New York school calls anti-obscenity language a restraint on artistic freedom of expression. Litigation adds a new dimension to the controversy. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Gimmicky, Crude-Smelling 3rd Album, Swamp Zombies Refine Their Folk-Punk Sound MIKE BOEHM
Untethering Poland's Docile Media : Journalism: The BBC is giving Polish broadcasters a 'warts and all' view of their role in a democratic society. JEFF KAYE
TV REVIEW : 'New Tijuana' Doesn't Dig Deep Enough KEVIN BRASS
KABC First at 4 and 5; KNBC Rules at 11 p.m. : Ratings war: KCBS trails rivals in all news times periods. Audience slips for all three network nightly newscasts. STEVE WEINSTEIN
SHORT TAKES : Staged Dogfight Charges Probed From Times staff and wire service reports
New Huntington Beach Club Rises as Challenger No. 4 to Coach House : Rock: San Juan Capistrano venue has knocked out other contenders, but Peppers Golden Bear will have a lot going for it when it opens in August. MIKE BOEHM
Fading 'Twin Peaks' Threads Hanging at Season's End From Associated Press
Wisdom of Night Soil Man's Lyrics Spin on Center Stage THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Duvall Not in 'Godfather III' Because Producers Are 'Cheap' From Times Wire Services
FOOD
Skeptics Can Avoid Using Plastics JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery. and
A Power Lunch to Go L.N. HALLIBURTON
What to drink With This Food? The House Brew DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Begging for Chocolate Creme Brulee ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capsaicin: The Incendiary Ingredient in Hot Peppers WENDY MELILLO, THE WASHINGTON POST
Bread Pudding Goes Tropical
A Growing Lack of Credibility : Food Safety: State official says agriculture and government share blame for public's 'confusion' over pesticides. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blocking Cravings for Sweets JEAN CARPER
Food Calendar KATHIE JENKINS
Mustard Adds Something Extra : Seasonings: Reliable condiment can be the secret ingredient in a variety of dishes and sauces. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Wine Evokes French Spirit DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Flexible Choices for Shavuot Celebration : Holidays: Shavuot menu can feature lighter aspects of 'first fruits' without losing sense of tradition. JUDY ZEIDLER, Zeidler is a free-lance writer and cookbook author. and
Ratatouille Is a Versatile Entree DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
Change of Prescription in Order for Mealtimes : Trends: Hospital fare used to be basic bland. But many hospitals are now responding to patients' complaints and preparing more appetizing meals. CARLETON JONES, THE BALTIMORE SUN
He's a Sleuth on the Trail of Fraudulent Foods : Labeling: Chemist uses technology to verify and identify cheese ingredients. CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Coming Soon to a Grocery Store Near You? : Consumers: Shopping carts equipped with video screens have made their debut. The screens flash store specials, commercials and trivia quizzes. DAN SHERIDAN, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
HAUTE CUISINE COMES DOWN TO EARTH : Between them, these chefs own six of L.A.'s most upscale restaurants. But Wolfgang Puck, Bruce Marder and Michel Richard are now turning their attention to affordable food. LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HAUTE CUISINE COMES DOWN TO EARTH : Between them, these chefs own six of L.A.'s most upscale restaurants. But Wolfgang Puck, Bruce Marder and Michel Richard are now turning their attention to affordable food. RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR / RESTAURANT CRITIC
Six Simple Steps to Clean Shrimp JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asparagus Bears the Fresh Flavor of Spring : Legumes: Versatile vegetable remains in season till summer and supplies are good. DEBORAH MADISON, Madison is the author of "The Greens Cookbook" and "A Savory Feast." and
La Fonda: As Colombian as Apple Pop JONATHAN GOLD
Chutney Glaze Adds Zesty Flair to Beef Kebabs
AUTHOR: 20 Years Later, Book's Teachings Find Renewed Favor : Still Tirelessly Teaching After All These Years : Profile: With the environment making headlines, Frances Moore Lappe, author of "Diet for a Small Planet," finds her old ideas are new again. SUSAN FIGLIULO
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