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What happened on February 24, 1991
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INTERVIEW : The Last Anti-Hero? : Sure, Mickey Rourke has his ego set on full-tilt boogie, but Hollywood's bad boy now says he's made some career mistakes PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, Patrick Goldstein is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
ALBUM REVIEW : **** JONI MITCHELL "Night Ride Home", Geffen CHRIS WILLMAN
POP MUSIC : 10 QUESTIONS : Brian May of Queen DENNIS HUNT, Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer.
Drago Exits Celestino, Ditto Patrick Terrail at Ma Maison COLMAN ANDREWS
Feathered Fiends? Pat H. Broeske
POP MUSIC : Grown-Up Rock or Just Old Dogs Trying New Tricks? : Call them the Pop Sophisticates and give them credit for growing artistically as well asplotting a future course for rock ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic.
In Brief: STEVE HOCHMAN
In Brief: STEVE HOCHMAN
*** DIVINYLS "Divinyls", Virgin STEVE HOCHMAN
Whose Genius?
Hollywood at War
Curtains Rise on a Hard-Luck 'Macbeth' and 'Woman-Hater's Club' JANICE ARKATOV, Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Calendar
JAZZ : Grammys Cap Gillespie's Dizzy Pace LEONARD FEATHER, Leonard Feather is The Times' jazz critic.
If It Moves, Grill It Kathie Jenkins
Foreign Muscle
Cinefile Kirk Honeycutt
RESTAURANTS : The Siberia Syndrome : If you aren't a Person Who Should Be Recognized and accept your lot in life at Maple Drive, you might actually enjoy the food RUTH REICHL, Ruth Reichl is The Times' food editor and restaurant critic
In Brief: STEVE HOCHMAN
'Ishtar,' the Remake Pat H. Broeske
Researching the Role Pat H. Broeske
STAGE : Bashing the Boards With the Tempestuous Rupert Everett JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Calendar
Movie Opens Up Past for Doors Guitarist : Former member of rock 'n' roll band now plays jazz and is preparing to tour with a new group. But as Robby Krieger looks back on the days of fame two decades ago, he wishes he could do it again MICHAEL ARKUSH, Arkush is a Times staff writer
STAGE : A Discovery Worth the Wait? : Sixty years after 'Mule Bone' emerged from the Harlem Renaissance, it opened to a mixed reception on Broadway PATRICK PACHECO
Ellipses Strike Again
A Lot of Mozart in Small Doses HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a frequent contributor to The Times.
Benatar Sings the Blues--and She's Thrilled About It PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
MUSIC : MOZART INC. : 1991 EARNINGS REPORT : If Wolfgang Amadeus were alive today, he'd be the richest 235-year old man in the world. LAURENCE VITTES, Laurence Vittes is a free-lance writer.
COVER STORY : Seriously Now, Joe . . . : Q: Did Fox chairman Joe Roth know 'Home Alone' would put his studio on top? A: Well, maybe, just a little. ELAINE DUTKA, Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer.
'The Climate's' Social Criticism Tracks Change in the National Weather ROBERT KOEHLER, Koehler writes regularly about theater for Calendar
Tull Not Clowning Around With Subjects at Solo Show SHAUNA SNOW
MUSIC & DANCE : A Decade of Dance : L.A. Chamber Ballet marks the occasion with a retrospective season opening Friday ELIZABETH ZIMMER, Elizabeth Zimmer is a free-lance writer
FILM COMMENT : If L.A. Is the Movie Capital, Why Are L.A. Movies So Bad? PETER RAINER, Peter Rainer writes about film for The Times.
"BLUES GUITAR: THE MEN WHO MADE THE MUSIC" Edited by Jas Obrecht, GPI Books ($19.95) *** STEVE HOCHMAN
**** GRAHAM PARKER "Struck By Lightning", RCA MIKE BOEHM
POP MUSIC : Out of the Canyon : Joni Mitchell's profile during the '80s was, well, low. If her new album is any indication, the '90s will be different. ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic.
MOTLEY CRUE "Dr. Feelgood: the Videos", Elektra Video ($14.98) *** DENNIS HUNT
That's a Rap! Pat H. Broeske
ART : Breaking Into the BBC : The British Boys Club of art is always a tough act to crash, but modernist (gasp!) Therese Oulton has done it in resounding style KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
Hollywood at War
Whose Genius?
He Says Rap Is Like Rock . . . the Pet Rock
Hollywood at War
NEWS
How Hollywood Dealt with Great Depression SUSAN KING
CSULB Gays Start Fraternity to Banish Feeling of Exclusion DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith Faces 5 Challengers in Race for 3rd Term as Pomona Mayor MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Objectors' Sincerity Doubted : Protesters: Military points to the timing of 1,700 soldiers' application for conscientious objector status. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gidget's Field Days SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apache Copters: Deadly Havoc in the Dark of Night : Weapons: Using night-vision sights, air cavalry visits devastation on Iraqi troops behind the lines. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adding History : Marines: Major role is expected of the 20,000 Southland troops in 1st Division, which has fought in both World Wars, Vietnam and Korea. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A White Flight Fear in Ruling : Education: Pasadena officials are concerned about a court decision that clears the way for a vote to allow Greenwood Addition to transfer to the San Marino school district. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's Minding the Store at Big Department Chains? : Business: Retailers try new marketing tactics. Debt loads and demanding customers are hurdles in the '90s. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protecting Treasures
Clash Continues Over Uta Ranke-Heinemann
Unusual Allies Fight Waste Incinerator : Hazards: Grower and farm workers, fearing pollution and health problems, oppose plan to put state's first such commercial plant in Kings County. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : State Farm Asks to Join Lawsuit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carnegie Hall's Historian Makes a Museum of Music Memories : Culture: The pack rat of the famous concert hall delights in bits and pieces of its colorful past. He qualified for the archivist's job by reading old programs. MARY CAMPBELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Relocates Patriot Missiles to Repel Scuds in Ground War : Military: The batteries are moved north. They would also be used against Iraqi aircraft. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ground War Launched : Bush Acts After Iraq Scorns Deadline : Gulf conflict: In a nationwide address, the President accuses Baghdad of redoubling its efforts to destroy Kuwait. JAMES GERSTENZANG and NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lakewood to Consider Emergency Law on Water-Use Penalties, Fines on Waste
Demonstrators Call for Unity in Moscow Rally : Soviet Union: Tens of thousands turn out to support the Communist Party. The gathering comes on the Red Army's 73rd anniversary. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relics Team Goes to Rescue of Past : Archeology: Chinese construction workers contact experts when artifacts are found. Some of what is uncovered is special, some is ordinary. KATHY WILHELM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : Ancient Statues Found in Tomb From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Allied Assault Mapped to Rout Crippled Foe MELISSA HEALY and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Monrovia : Hearing on Police Station
Road Notes
Double Time at Ft. Sheridan
A Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of the Iran-Contra Case JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Inkatha Leader Says Fight Is Nearly Over From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Guerrilla Leader Seeks Peace Talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson's Tone Grows Harsh With Teachers : Governor: He attacks union's opposition to his proposed two-year, $2-billion reduction in school aid. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toddler Playing on Railroad Track Killed RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Turmoil Could Leap Borders and Stir Up Europe, Analysts Warn : Baltics: The internal problem could actually breed instability throughout the continent. Scenarios include mutiny in the Red Army. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Efforts Bought Some Time for Hussein : Diplomacy: Allied sources say Hussein put off a ground war that was 'ready to go' by sending Aziz to the Soviet Union. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walesa's Choice Loses Solidarity Union Election From Associated Press
Palestinian Youth Shot to Death in West Bank Associated Press
Gossamer Helps Black Out Baghdad : Electric power: Unknown material, apparently dumped by allied planes, creates short circuits. Officials say it will take billions of dollars and many years to repair the plants. From Associated Press
San Dimas : Non-Teaching Staff Protests
Bitterness Expected to Linger in S. Africa MALCOLM FRIED, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Prisoners: Pay
2 Men Stabbed in Huntington Beach
Spilled Oil Flows Into Bay North of Seattle Associated Press
Plan Shelved for Rotating Use of Empty Classrooms
Once again, a television network (ABC) has seen fit to...
"The American Music Awards" (ABC, Jan. 28) is a perfect...
Response to Column
Galanter's Record
Peaceniks' About-Face Is No Real Surprise
'Incredible Reunion'
Covina Is Urged to Heed Thoreau
Ferocity of Air Attacks Said to Shock Hussein : Reaction: Iraqi leader accuses the Soviets of not warning him about what allies had in store. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
62% Back Ground War to Oust Hussein, Poll Says Associated Press
Statement by President Bush Following is the text of President Bush's statement on the beginning of the ground campaign in the Gulf War: and
My husband and I enjoyed the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie...
Study Calls for Medical Waste Policy DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Albanian President Pledges to Quell Violence From Reuters
The Day The Deadline Passed
San Gabriel : City Backs Unified Schools
Plan Paves Way for Chinese Reunification : Taiwan: Panel urges rival governments, which are officially at war, to recognize each other. Goodwill response is sought from mainland. From Associated Press
Mekong Dam May Come With Peace in Southeast Asia : Development: Project would endanger wildlife, village life along the river, environmentalists say. DENIS D. GRAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Majority Goes Along With Tollway Plans ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Scrambles for Any Bit of Scarce News RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Iran Again Affirms Its Neutrality : Reaction: Egypt viewed Soviet initiative as too little, too late. It backed Bush on ultimatum. KENNETH FREED and NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sales Tax Loss Is Cause for Alarm
In Europe
After waiting many years for a TV movie based on the lives...
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Hospital Releases Lost 3-Year-Old From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TV AND THE GULF WAR : So Many Experts, So Little to Say on Hussein's Brain HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Caravaggio Painting Found Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : The Price of Peace: Hussein's Ouster : Outcome:The ground campaign raises the cost of war for the allies. The Iraqi leader will have to pay it. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troops: British vs. American
Mayor's Ties to Horcher Questioned
Passing the Bucks Back to the Owner : A Wallet--and $650--Left in a Candy Store Are Returned IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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County's Mad, but for 2 Cities It's Just the Ticket : Finances: Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are no longer using the Municipal Court to collect on parking tickets. That will cost the county about $700,000 in lost revenues each year. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABC Board Votes to Expand Controversial TV Program
In Asia
Peaceniks' About-Face Is No Real Surprise
Ordinary Citizens Are Chipping In to Help Pay for War Associated Press
A Small Slice of Cannes : No crowd of celebrities or paparazzi at the American Film Market. But Santa Monica already likes what it sees of the bottom line. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. Hollywood Plans Low-Income Apartments for People With AIDS : Housing: Officials say the project addresses a growing need as people with AIDS are living longer. The city plans to break ground in June. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amtrak Train Kills Toddler Playing on Railroad Tracks RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Ordnance: High Tech's Gory Side : The new generation of weapons and ammunition, developed since the Vietnam War, can destroy tanks, penetrate bunkers and kill or maim troops with deadly precision. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seymour, Dannemeyer Clash at Convention : Republicans: The new senator supports a cut in welfare and opposes a tax increase. His rival for the GOP nomination accuses him of "advancing the cause of homosexual rights." CATHLEEN DECKER and BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
C-SPANing the Gulf : While CNN gets headlines, the other news network quietly expands its profile DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies Accuse Iraq of 'Execution Campaign' : Atrocities: U.S. military says Iraqi soldiers are killing Kuwaiti civilians to destroy evidence of torture. DAVID LAMB and JOHN BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Gay Proposals Killed Again by GOP : Rules: Two O.C. politicians spark a fight for the sixth year running with the measures. One directs that the party be dedicated to a 'heterosexual ethic.' DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Whittier Schools Put Hopes in Bond Issue : Education: The district displays its tattered, outdated facilities to gain support for raising $75 million through tax hikes. SHAWN DOHERTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Long Road' for Harmon : He Is Returning to TV After a String of Disappointing Feature Films SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Gen. Schwarzkopf: Reunion
U.S. Officials Set Date for the Attack Nearly 2 Weeks Ago DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SANTA ROSA : Salcido Death Term to Be Appealed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israeli Jews See Miracles in This War : Religion: Some believe the Messiah's coming is at hand. And others point to new meanings for biblical prophecies. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Prince of Chintz' Regales His Friends MARY LOU LOPER
Kuwait Oil Well Fires Threaten Health, Crops MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
The Ultimate Race JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unique Craft is Part of the Local Color ANNE M. PETERSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pasadena : No Prosecution in Death
Restore Playa Vista
Court Ruling Stalls Vernon Incinerator Plan RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sphinx Gets New Plastic Surgery Team SARA EL-GAMMAL, REUTERS
Hopes and Prayers in the Southland : Reaction: Some Californians expected the ground war to happen. Others wish that it hadn't. KENNETH REICH and SHAWN DOHERTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lujan Rejects Call for Farm Water Cutoff : Drought: The Interior secretary and a California congressman disagree over the need to suspend deliveries from the Central Valley Project. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote Delayed on La Verne Heights School HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired General's Career Spans History of Military Integration : Race relations: A black flier, thanks to World War II, got in on the ground floor of the Air Force. He sees both risk and reward for minorities in the Gulf War. JUDITH WEINRAUB, THE WASHINGTON POST
Kuwaitis in Exile Fear for Those at Home SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
God of War Will Force Withdrawal as Hussein Sidesteps Other Options : Strategy: History offers dim prospects for armies in Iraq's position. HARRY G. SUMMERS Jr.
For Troops at Border, 'It's Kickoff Time' : Prelude: U.S. soldiers take time to make peace with themselves and their families before starting the all-out assault on Iraq. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Appears Drunk After Drinking Too Much--Water From Associated Press
New Jersey's Victorian Time Warp CHARLES HILLINGER
Ex-POWs Plan to Help Gulf Captives : Veterans: It is a mistake to stay quiet about experiences in captivity, they say. Former prisoners have formed a 33,000-member support group. KIP COONS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gulf Oil Slick May Kill Migrating Birds, Turtles Reuters
Profile: Thomas R. Pickering
KROQ's Poorman Giving Advice Is 'Scary'
Survivor's Words Help Family Start the Healing : Death: Marine who lived through missile attack helps buddy's wife come to terms with tragedy. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guard Unit Struggles to Gain Combat Readiness From Associated Press
Soviets Studying the Japanese Way : Development: The longstanding dispute over the Kuril Islands is overlooked as they search for a workable model for economic growth. CLAYTON JONES, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Reservists May Be Graying, but They're True Blue MICHELLE LOCKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speed, Deception Planned to Crush a Crippled Enemy : Offensive: Multiple attacks will force the Iraqis to defend at numerous points and mask 'the hammer.' MELISSA HEALY and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mauldin Should Avoid 'Economic Analysis'
In the Soviet Union
South Pasadena : Leaf Blowers Rule Weighed
Disaster Symbol: "Doomsday Clock"
It's an Offer He Says Is Not Enough : Culver City: Howard Bennett has been on a quest to gain lifetime health benefits for school employees. A tentative pact shortchanges retirees, he says. KAREN DENNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New York Center Offers Counseling to Grieving Pet Owners : Mental health: People feeling guilt or anxiety over an animal facing surgery or death seek help. Many find such a loss emotionally devastating. RUTH MULLEN, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Company Is Chosen for Major Mall Project in Monterey Park : Development: Firm with ties to Taiwan will negotiate with the city to build a shopping center. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OF, BY AND FOR THE CHILDREN : Hanna-Barbera's 5-part 'Dark Water' stirs the magical mind on Fox LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SPAIN : Chess Champ Loses Tournament Game From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tying Shoe May Not Put Young Scholar Off on Right Foot Dianne Klein
Private Deal on Westwood Development Draws Fire : Construction: A review panel member had agreed to drop his appeal of a project's approval if the builder would add more open space. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Boys, in the Mud, Gamble Again ROBERT A. JONES
Trailer Park Tenants Are Hoping for a Reprieve TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day in the Gulf
Jordan Gets Syrian Gas Reuters
Allies Accuse Iraq of 'Execution Campaign' : Atrocities: U.S. military says Iraqi soldiers are killing Kuwaiti civilians to destroy evidence of torture. DAVID LAMB and JOHN BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thai Military Seizes Power in Bloodless Coup CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : MARYSVILLE : Attorneys Meeting in Flood Lawsuit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chemist Pleads Guilty in Threat to Kill Bush Associated Press
Maher, Bishop of S.D. for Two Decades, Dies NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Envoy Is No Stranger to the U.S. : Diplomacy: Costa Rica's Gonzalo Facio is serving his third tour as ambassador to this country. He has been present at significant moments in history. RUTH SINAI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hopes and Prayers in the Southland : Reaction: Some in Orange County expected the ground war to happen. Others wish that it hadn't. ERIC BAILEY and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Profile: Tarik Aziz
Past Scandal Echoes as Texas Begins a Cleanup : Ethics: Bank loan and bribery case spewed a black cloud over the state 20 years ago. Politicians recall it as they debate current reform measures. JACK KEEVER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaime Escalante: PBS' Math Motivator SUSAN KING
East Coast Hospitals Gearing for Gulf Wounded : Medicine: For Vietnam casualties, it was the West Coast. Not this time. It could be the biggest such effort since World War II. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mass Grave Near the Bridge on the River Kwai Stirs Haunting Memories : World War II: Though the book and the movie were largely contrived, the discovery in Thailand is all too real. DAVID LAZARUS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Psychiatrist Charged; He Pleads Insanity : Crime: Dr. Michael Gilbert has spent years testifying for the defense in criminal cases. Now he needs a few expert witnesses himself. From Associated Press
Bishop Leo Maher of San Diego Dies : Prelate: He had stirred controversy with his views on abortion and homosexuality. Friends say he will be remembered as a strong spiritual leader. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REGIONAL REPORT : Blues of the Berth : Boating: Owners must face years on waiting lists for a place to keep the ship of their dreams. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elite Unit Operates Behind Enemy Lines : Special force: SAS troops are credited with helping capture 400 Iraqis. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV AND THE GULF WAR : As the Ground War Begins, TV Is Left on the Sidelines HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Motorists' Advisory
Clash Continues Over Uta Ranke-Heinemann
Galanter's Record
Focus : For the Record, It's C-SPAN : While CNN Gets Headlines, the Other News Network Quietly Expands Its Profile DANIEL CERONE, Times Staff Writer
Election Defeat Clouds Future of Art Torres : Politics: Analysts say the state senator's personal problems and last week's loss make it difficult for him to retain his rising-star image or seek higher office. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I certainly enjoyed the Hallmark Hall of Fame production...
State to Hear Third World Health Advice : Medical care: Experts at S.F. symposium that begins Tuesday will offer insights into handling problems among multiethnic community. The lack of funds and types of diseases are similar to situations in developing countries. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measure A Campaign Is 'Grueling' Work SHAWN DOHERTY
Torres Loss Tarnishes Great Expectations : Politics: The L.A. Democrat says it's too early to write his political obituary. He has returned to his legislative duties. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early cast of 'Dallas' meets at South Fork for what may be final finale SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 100, He's Going Strong as VA Volunteer LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Linda Feldman is a Santa Monica free-lance writer
NBC's "Empty Nest" episode of Feb. 2 made me laugh and...
CSULB President Withdraws Bid for Florida Job : Education: Curtis L. McCray is said to have been a prime candidate for Florida State University presidency. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Ruling Stalls Vernon Incinerator Plan : Environment: The builder will have to meet stringent air quality requirements and apply for new permits, delaying the project at least a year. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Serves Up a Winner in Fashion Design Competition CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Rachel Ward: Not Just Another Pretty Face SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Harmon's 'Long Road' : After disappointing string of feature films, actor returns to television SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stitches in Time : Quilting: Needlework of Jewish group honors immigrants and distinguished women in history. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Nearly a Priest, Now a Padre : Baseball: Ex-seminarian Joe McIlvaine has faced many tough decisions in his life. And in one winter as Padre general manager, he made some controversial ones. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center Oliver Miller Is a Large Reason Why Arkansas Has Been So High on the Hogs GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newman Ruled Out as Coach Candidate : Soccer: Viewed as an 'indoor' coach, he is disappointed not to be considered. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Steward, 63, Says He Has Been Fired BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Utah Beats CS Northridge Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Brown Finds the Mark and Kansas Wins From Associated Press
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : 'Scared' Estancia Team Whips Magnolia, 71-39 MARGIE LUCK
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ROUNDUP : Fallbrook Rolls, Gets Poway Next RICK HAZELTINE
Ex-Montgomery High, El Camino Player Is Selected by WLAF Team STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Division Ii-a Girls' Basketball
NHL ROUNDUP : Hull Gets 3 More as Blues Win DAN HAFNER
DIVISION II-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Valencia Just Can't Keep Up With La Habra HEATHER SMALLEY
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BIG WEST ROUNDUP : New Mexico State Wins, 73-67 From Associated Press
Gulls Come Up Empty in Defeat to Salt Lake From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gansler Steps Down as U.S. Soccer Team Coach RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitaker Wins Despite Injury Associated Press
Rebels Spot UCI 4, Then Show No Mercy ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starting at the Top, Walton Will Help CBS at Tournament LEONARD SHAPIRO, WASHINGTON POST
Pepperdine Repays San Diego in Victory : Basketball: Waves win, 75-69. Lopez clinches game with free throws. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers Grunt Way Past Blast : MSL:Fourteenth consecutive home victory accomplished with some brilliant teamwork. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Sheehan Hangs Tough for Victory in Hawaii From Associated Press
If Campaign Fails, Football May Be in Jeopardy MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside Cruises to Easy Victory GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opponents, Teammates Agree: This Soccer Player Can Steal the Show BARBIE LUDOVISE
Final Arbitration Score: Players Win Despite Losing From Staff and Wire Reports
The Changing Look of Baseball After Financial Makeover PETER SCHMUCK, BALTIMORE SUN
Dominguez Hills Beats Chapman, 5-0
BASKETBALL WOMEN'S STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYOFFS : Big Effort From Rush Lifts Valley Into Final 8 BRENDAN HEALEY
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Fly So Free Breezes to Easy Victory in the Fountain of Youth Stakes From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Mater Dei, Marina to Meet in Bren Center
Basketball Women's State Junior College Playoffs
Basketball Women's State Junior College Playoffs JIM COLEMAN
CS Dominguez Hills Loses Its Chance to Make Playoffs PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Division Ii-a Girls' Basketball SCOTT JONES
CSUN at Home on the Road Again in 10-7 Victory Special to The Times
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GIRLS' SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Thousand Oaks Overwhelms El Toro, 63-44
Women's Basketball JIM LINDGREN
Mets Face Many Decisions Without Darryl MARTY NOBLE, NEWSDAY
ANGELS : Schofield Seeks Start to Equal His '90 Finish HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs Rebound And Rebound : College basketball: SDSU gets 63 boards--26 on offense--in a 95-83 road victory at Wyoming. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Division Ii-aa Girls' Basketball Roundup
High School Girls Roundup
Waves Roll On by Beating USD : College basketball: Pepperdine wins 13th in a row, 75-69. Toreros go into postseason with a four-game losing streak. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball Men's State Junior College Playoffs
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Division I-a Girls' Basketball Roundup
Valley Quartet in Tune With 91-73 Victory Over Mt. SAC BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC's Miner Is Up to the Task : Trojans: He grabs a career-high 14 rebounds to go with 24 points in an 84-71 victory over Oregon after Raveling's challenge. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ventura Rolls Lucky 13 in 24-11 Win
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Earn Their Fifth Consecutive Trip to State
Division II Sacramento Tops USIU From a Times Staff Writer
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Stich Quickly Beats Chang to Reach Final Against Lendl From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Leonard Is Free at Last : Boxing: His one-sided loss to Terry Norris eliminated any doubt that retiring was the right thing to do. WILLIAM GILDEA, WASHINGTON POST
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Big Ben Has to Be More Popular in Seattle MARK HEISLER
LOS ANGELES OPEN : Life Gets Crowded on the Riviera : Golf: Lietzke and Sluman share lead at 10 under, but 10 others are within four shots. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grossmont Hurts Moorpark on Baseline, 101-92 JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Torrey Pines Makes Final Again
Turning From Trouble : CSUN's Headstrong Boykin Has Put a Rein on His Court Outbursts THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Boosters in for Battle : College: Titan Athletic Foundation will be hard pressed to meet $2.3-million goal. Fund-raising firm, new sports complex called keys to campaign. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS AMERICAN CUP : Okino, Zmeskal Lead Near-Perfect U.S. Meet From Associated Press
BASKETBALL MEN'S STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYOFFS : Neal, Ventura Control Golden West, 78-63 PAUL OLSON
Quinn Says Players Were Honored
Future Is Bleak for Griffin's Back : Dodgers: Shortstop has degenerative disk. A career-threatening operation might be needed. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suddenly, Schulz Putts Himself Into Contention MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Laugh All the Way to Victory Over Gauchos MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino Real Holds Off Papa Red to Win Sire Stake at Los Alamitos
Division I-a Girls' Basketball Roundup MICHAEL ITAGAKI
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Saddleback Runs Wild in Playoff Opener STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREPS / ROB FERNAS : El Segundo Boys' Basketball, Girls' Soccer Teams Lose ROB FERNAS
High School Boys' Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : CS Long Beach Beats Fresno State
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : These Guys Really Know How to Win ROSS NEWHAN
UNLV's Home Finale Too Much for Irvine ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball Playoff Roundup
ANALYSIS : Trading LaFontaine Will Be No Easy Task for the Islanders JIM SMITH, NEWSDAY
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' ROUNDUP : Fallbrook Charges Past Southwest RICK HAZELTINE
Lions Are Cashing In With Their Big Czech : Basketball: Center Richard Petruska's rapid improvement has helped Lions turn their season around. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stayrook Captures PBA Tournament
PREP BASKETBALL GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Phillips Scores 40 Points, Leads Chaffey Past Lakewood
Chatsworth Boys, Girls Sweep City Championships in Soccer : Prep soccer: Boys defeat Bell, 1-0, after controversial goal is nullified; girls beat San Pedro, 6-1, behind Oades' six goals. MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DIVISION II-AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Game Plan Backfires, Tustin Falls TOM BIRSCHBACH
San Fernando Wrests Title From El Camino Real : Prep wrestling: Conquistadores and their retiring coach denied 4th consecutive City title. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Air Who? Pippen's 43 Points Fuel the Bulls DAN HAFNER
El Camino's Late Rally Against Santa Moncia Falls Short IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Enjoys a Laugher, Defeats Santa Barbara, 76-61 MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both '90 Winners Injured, Out of '91 Race : L.A. Marathon: Race President Burke says field is very strong for next Sunday, even without Isphording, Ortiz. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beavers Wake Up MacLean : UCLA: He gets an elbow from Alibegovic, but Oregon State takes one on the chin, 87-56. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Poway, A Pleasant Surprise LAURA PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Roundup
OP WINTERSURF PRO : Jet Lag Doesn't Slow Down Elkerton MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If on First (Batter) You Don't Succeed, Just Lower Your Goal TED BROCK
DIVISION I-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Shuts Down El Toro's Starters for a 63-44 Victory FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Leuzinger High Hires Jessee as Football Coach ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER: CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Chatsworth Sweeps to Victories MIKE GLAZE
Northridge's Travel Woes Surface Again in 100-79 Loss THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dear Freddy, Redden Your Neck Just a Bit JIM MURRAY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL WCC ROUNDUP : Loyola Wins Its 10th in a Row From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS WRESTLING MEET : Garden Grove's Ioja, Four From Canyon Advance to State Meet ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iowa's Moses Climbing the Basketball Mountain GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Helmets Roll in Bay Area MIKE DOWNEY
Former Contender Still Talks the 'Science' at 81 MATT HARVEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PREP WRESTLING SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS MEET : Barajas Finds Comfort in Championship Win ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura's Drossin to Run Cross-Country for Arkansas JOHN ORTEGA
Camacho Too Macho in First Loss From Associated Press
These Are Dry Days : Light Snow Means Light Business for Mammoth Mountain This Winter BOB LOCHNER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
CS Long Beach Falls at Utah State From Associated Press
A Step Down Would Be a Good Move MIKE PENNER
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK : Tony Bloomfield has Replaced Jim O'Brien as Baseball Coach at Harbor College. Now He Must Keep Up the Winning Tradition. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL
A Case for Belgian Leather JENNIFER MERIN
Family Fun at Squaw Valley Rink LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alone on Eleuthera Island With Mrs. Wright IAN GLASS, Glass is a Miami-based travel writer and the author of "Fodor's Bahamas '91." and
San Gabriel Valley Hike Has a Few Clear Views JOHN McKINNEY
It's the Custom
Caribbean Tourism Feeling Impact of War Compiled from Times staff and wire service reports
No Insurance Against Terrorism : Policies: Travelers are having a difficult time finding protection for themselves against war-related fears and incidents while traveling abroad. JACK ADLER
When Is It Safe to Travel During Pregnancy? HARRY NELSON, Nelson is a former Times medical writer.
Caught Between Rocks in Sedona JUDITH MORGAN
Abandon Travel Phobia
Service Takes Off as Those Empty Planes Give Some Passengers a Lift : Airlines: Consumers have stayed home in droves since the Persian Gulf War began. But for many who do choose to fly, treatment has never been better. PETER S. GREENBERG
Newfoundland: A Place Apart : Lost in Time and Space, a Pristine Island Rich in Stark Beauty and Warm Hearts : By Land, B&Bs and Afternoon Tea CAROL McCABE, McCabe is a Washington-based reporter with the Providence Journal-Bulletin who frequently writes travel articles.
Newfoundland: A Place Apart : Lost in Time and Space, a Pristine Island Rich in Stark Beauty and Warm Hearts : By Water, Coves and Clouds of Birds RICHARD BANGS, Bangs writes frequently on adventure travel and is the author of "Whitewater Adventure" (Thunder Bay Press) and the upcoming "Islandgods" (Taylor Publishing). and
MAGAZINE
Piercing Questions : Today, Earrings Are Worn on the Earlobes of Stockbrokers and Stock Clerks Alike CRAIG FISHER, Craig Fisher a frequent contributor to this column.
Night Shift BARBARA DE NATALE
The Generation Rap : The Baby-Boom Bunch Has Begun to Belittle the Brains of Its Heirs HARRY SHEARER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : Pizza Stone--It Delivers HELENE SIEGEL
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A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Out of Africa NANCY D. ROBERTS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : GOING PLACES : Civil War Ghosts of L.A. JOAN DRAPER
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A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FASHION : Hat Tricks ELLEN MELINKOFF
Like a Figure of Speech : A Simile Can Sing in the Deft Hands of a Ross MacDonald or Raymond Chandler JACK SMITH
Heirs Apparent BARBARA THORNBURG
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RIDER ON THE STORM : With 'The Doors,' Director Oliver Stone Exhumes the '60s in All Their Lurid Excess. Hilary de Vries, Hilary de Vries is a free-lance writer based in Cambridge, Mass
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : DESIGN : Aussie Import: Longer-Life Wooden Garden Furniture ELLEN ALPERSTEIN
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A Guide to the Best of Southern California : KIDS : A Day at the Beach KARRE SLAFKIN
The Right Place for Patrick : Living With an Autistic Child Is Painful, but Getting Him Into a Regular School Can Be Traumatic KATHLEEN DOHENY, Kathleen Doheny writes frequently about health and medicine.
FORBIDDEN ART : A Big L.A. Show Commemorates Masterpieces the Nazis Called Degenerate WILLIAM WILSON, William Wilson is The Times' art critic.
BUSINESS
$25,000 Cash Gift From Father Poses Problems CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Tax 'Reform' Sent Nation Down Road to Recession IRWIN L. KELLNER, IRWIN L. KELLNER is chief economist at Manufacturers Hanover in New York
Schools Need More Help Paying the Costs
Computers Don't Always Make Services Cheaper
Drop in Home's Value May Cut Property Taxes KATHY M. KRISTOF
WASHINGTON : Climate Appears Warmer for Acceptance of Bentsen's Super IRA Plan CATHERINE COLLINS, CATHERINE COLLINS is a Washington writer
Why Market Is Putting Its Money on GM JAMES FLANIGAN
Building of the Interstate Highway System Wasn't Such a National Great Achievement
VIEWPOINTS : Utilities Plug Into Electromagnetic Field Issue PETER ASMUS, PETER ASMUS is co-author of "In Search of Environmental Excellence: Moving Beyond Blame" (Simon & Schuster). and
The New Reality in Real Estate : Housing: The years of double-digit rises in home values are over. Some experts predict a slight rebound within a few years; others see a prolonged stagnation. TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watching the Slow Fade of Farm Empire With Deep Historical Roots : Changes: An Irvine Co. executive and farmer remembers the days before big-cash crops were the rule, and developers were king. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Shadow Covers Bloom in Nurseries : Drought: Some county businesses will have to let much of their land lie fallow this summer, despite six-figure costs from lost sales. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fees Can Offset Tax Break of Variable Annuities RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a national consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
Czech, Hungarian Collectives Are Rare Success Story--and Apt to Stay : Agriculture: A plan to return farmlands taken away 40 years ago draws little interest from today's workers. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newest Threat to Orange County's Farms: Drought : Agriculture: The Irvine Co., which owns thousands of acres, may soon have to decide which of the farmers who lease its land will get water and how much each can have. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hard Times Are Even Harder North of Border : Economics: The recession started earlier in Canada and is expected to last longer than in the U.S. Manufacturing, hit hard by the 1989 free trade pact, is a special worry. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE
Don't Sweat Lost Rental Papers KEVIN POSTEMA, Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), an apartment owners' service group
What's In and What's Out in Houseplants JOEL RAPP, Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer , the gardening editor of Redbook magazine and is heard Sunday mornings on KGIL radio.
Now That It's Over, Satisfaction in a Job Well Done EILEEN HEYES, Heyes is a former Times copy editor. ; (Editor's note: Former Times copy editor Eileen Heyes began our Remodeler's Diary feature about 18 months ago with the first in an occasional series on the remodel of her West Los Angeles home. Today's story concludes her series.) and
Heeere's Ed's Buyer--at Last RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Results Clarified
Finding a Good Mortgage Broker
Doing Flips With the Professionals Carol Tice
Some Finer Points of Deducting 'Points' : Taxes: These payments to mortgage lender are deductible under certain conditions, but the debate rages on refinancing. BENNY L. KASS, Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters.
How to Avoid 10 Worst Home Buying Errors : Strategy: Even in a 'buyer's market' it pays to use good sense when negotiating for the purchase of a house. ROBERT J. BRUSS, Bruss is a syndicated real estate columnist.
The Assessor's Assessment
All Water Heaters Should Be Insulated
Toolbox Makes Owner a Mobile Repair Unit A.J. HAND, Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Flip Artists : Entrepreneurs Make Science Out of Buy-Low, Sell-High CAROL TICE, Tice is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Mortgage 'Rip-Off'
Critique Welcomed
Finding a Good Mortgage Broker
A Mother's Rebuke
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Is Brown TV Movie Accurate? Most of It ERIC LICHTBLAU
Serious War Games : ROTC Cadets Fight Mock Battles, Mindful That Others Are Dying in Real-Life Drama Overseas HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Times Staff Receives 53 Press Club Awards
Black History Month Spurs Sales at Specialty Businesses in Inglewood MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Killed in Dive From Newport Pier Into Ocean : Accident: The water was about 3 1/2 feet deep. A man diving from the same spot in 1989 was paralyzed. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intended Robbery Victim Thwarts 2 Assailants at Bank Teller Machine From a Times Staff Writer
One Killed, 1 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
County Government Needed Still--Maybe in a New Role : * Its agenda in social services and public safety will continue to grow
San Bernardino Man Arrested in Stabbing at Pier From a Times Staff Writer
Lottery Results : Feb. 23
Mural Paints a Victory for Free Expression Cause : Board sends message by reversing school art veto
Only Sure Bet Is Jail-Tax Measure Will Test Gates' Sway DANA PARSONS
LOCAL ELECTIONS : Redondo Board Aspirants Renew an Old Debate GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squaring Off in Sewage Debate : THE LEGAL ARGUMENTS : The EPA's Position The city of San Diego and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been fighting for years over San Diego's sewage spills and whether the city should upgrade its sewage treatment at the Point Loma plant from "advanced primary" to "secondary." and Advanced primary removes about 80% of the solids from raw sewage; secondary about 90%. and On Feb. 5 a federal court hearing began to decide whether the treated sewage is harming the ocean. and Following are excerpts of the briefs filed by each side:
Fire Causes $150,000 Damage to Building
College, City Near Agreement on Complex GERRY BRAILO SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dead Bicyclist's Identity Sought From a Times Staff Writer
ROADWORK : Major projects for the week of Feb. 24--March 2
Drought May Force Controls on Growth : Water: A 20% cutback by the region's principal importer emphasizes the importance of a guaranteed supply for new projects. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservation Proves Refreshing : * Orange County's many drought measures are encouraging, so far
South Bay District Avoids Cuts With a 'Business' Approach DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings.
Body of Pacoima Man, 28, Is Found
VENTURA : FBI Investigates Bank Robbery GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
COMMENTARY ON TRANSPORTATION : Residents Must Play a Role in Shaping the County's Future : Only by agreeing on a shared vision of our future can we effectively control how we are governed. NORMAN R. GROSSMAN, Norman R. Grossman is president of the Foundation for Consensus in Orange County
Toll Road Terrorists: Opponents or Developers and Supervisors?
Design Board Too Powerful
Police Didn't Target Homeless
May It Wave From Antenna
Toll Road Terrorists: Opponents or Developers and Supervisors?
'No Thanks' to Early Mola Vote; Read Initiative Before Signing
Toll Road Terrorists: Opponents or Developers and Supervisors?
Holding Building Permits Will Save Water
Caring for Animals or Exploiting Them?
Homeless Better in Porterville Than Streets
'Contacto 89' Demise
Candidates Find Little to Debate in Council Race AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Planned for 3 Boaters
Gen. Powell: an Impressive Late Bloomer
Group Vows to Break Law to Save Birds KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lomita OKs Plan to Pay for Graffiti Removal
189 Arrested in 9-Hour Anti-Gang Unit Sweep
1 Youth Wounded, 1 Killed in Shooting
Schools Gird for Cuts From Slashed State Budget DAVID SMOLLAR and JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Squaring Off in Sewage Debate : THE LEGAL ARGUMENTS : The City's Position The city of San Diego and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been fighting for years over San Diego's sewage spills and whether the city should upgrade its sewage treatment at the Point Loma plant from "advanced primary" to "secondary." and Advanced primary removes about 80% of the solids from raw sewage; secondary about 90%. and On Feb. 5 a federal court hearing began to decide whether the treated sewage is harming the ocean. and Following are excerpts of the briefs filed by each side:
ANACAPA ISLAND : Body Identified as Missing Camper's KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
TV Show to Feature Oxnard Officers' Sting CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream House Plans
Baby Boom at Hospital Puts Strain on Staff : Health: The county unit is swamped by immigrants and Medi-Cal patients other facilities have turned away. Deliveries have soared by 54% since 1985. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Cityhood Appears a Certainty : Incorporation: After 11 years of battles, residents will decide March 5 whether to become the county's 88th municipality. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Discovered in Trunk of Car
Solving UCI Medical Center's Dilemma
The Apartment : Recovery: On the third floor of a Valley hospital, paralyzed accident victims and their families try to complete the transition from hospital to home. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Breed Carries On : The Hallowed 1st Marine Division Reflects a Changing Corps RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPING WITH THE WATER SHORTAGE : PAYING THE BILLS : Rationing Penalties Could Increase Landlord-Tenant Tensions ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPING WITH THE WATER SHORTAGE : CONSERVATION : Agencies Dust Off Old Guidelines : Rationing: Los Angeles responded enthusiastically in 1977, but there isn't as much fat this time because some practices have continued. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Irving J. Spiro; Retired Physicist
Supervisor Seeks Delay in Closure of Remote Fire Station MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Die as Plane Crashes in Elfin Forest
'No Thanks' to Early Mola Vote; Read Initiative Before Signing
King Tribute
Water Dependence Bodes a Dry San Diego Future : Drought: A twisted history of water politics has left the county at the vulnerable end of the supply pipeline. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Would-Be Cities and Would-Be Leaders : El Toro: This time around, there's no acrimony among the 11 candidates, and all favor incorporation. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPING WITH THE WATER SHORTAGE : LIFESTYLES : Dry Landscape May Give New Meaning to the Greening of L.A. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Kin at Slain Youth's Funeral Plead for Peace : Street violence: Relatives of the Burbank 17-year-old shot in a confrontation with El Segundo teen-agers say they don't want revenge. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Owners' Responsibilities
Man, 22, Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car
Monique Napper: Moving On to College LESLIE HERZOG
Nurses Face Job Layoffs in Torrance School Crisis : Education: The school district, which must cut $2.6 million to balance its budget, is considering eliminating eight of 12 nursing positions to save money. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles' March To Water Rationing Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Residents Discard Paints, Cleansers, Oil in All-Day Roundup of Toxic Wastes GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Would-Be Cities and Would-Be Leaders : Laguna Hills: The 10 seemingly similar candidates for five seats look for issues that will help them break out of the pack. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bylaws of Lawndale Redevelopment Agency Draw Fire KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury's Still Out on Completion of Courtrooms ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Insider Steps Down : Public service: Bob Borrego retires. He was a respected peacemaker who kept watch on Santa Paula's 'have-nots.' KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Center for Asian Senior Citizens
Toddler Killed by Amtrak Train in Encinitas : Accident: Boy struck after wandering unnoticed from home. His is the seventh train-related death since October on North County tracks. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Looking to Future Leadership : * Activist group plans to come into county to help fill high offices
County Residents With Pet Peeves Have Their Day in Animal Court : Nuisance hearings: Suspects from cats and dogs to roosters are charged with such offenses as biting a neighbor or barking. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solving UCI Medical Center's Dilemma
Fear of Rapist Grips San Clemente : Crime: Four assaults in the past four months have led to an upsurge of vigilance in homes--and a rush on gun stores. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
EQUITY WATCH : Murderous Mates
Winnie Mandela's Trial More Than a Simple Question of Innocence or Guilt : South Africa: Charges that the ANC engineered the disappearance of a key witness and silenced two others threaten democratic forces. Michael Clough, Michael Clough is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Debate Within, Challenge Abroad : Tokyo: Economic superpower in search of a role
The World : Was Reagan Focusing on the Hostages, or Just Acting? Peggy Say and Peter Knobler, Peggy Say lives in Cadiz, Ky. Co-author Peter Knobler collaborated with Texas Gov. Ann Richards on "Straight From the Heart."
PLATFORM : All Should Pay CHARLOTTE BEDARD, CHARLOTTE BEDARD co-founded Graffiti Busters of Sylmar, the first community-based graffiti-removal group formed in Los Angeles. Bedard commented on a proposal before the Los Angeles City Council to compel homeowners and businesses to paint graffiti out or face a bill, averaging $400 per site, for city crews to do so: and
COLUMN LEFT : West Pretends to the Mantle of Morality : 'Our' violence is rational response; theirs is 'terrorism.' RICHARD FALK, Richard Falk, professor of international law at Princeton University, is on leave as visiting Olof Palme professor in Sweden.
Back to the Talking Table : Suddenly a little movement in the glacial trade negotiations
Bush's Domestic Policy? It's Soak the Middle Class : Politics: Showing its pro-rich bias, the White House wants to tighten eligibility for federal benefits, cutting out those $45,000-a-year fat cats. Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor" (Random House)
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : U.S. Is Part of the Water Problem : Use of federal water should be held to the same environmental and economic standards as use of state water. BILL BRADLEY, Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) is chairman of the water and power subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dellums on House Intelligence Panel
Lithuanian Independence
Lithuanian Independence
Dellums on House Intelligence Panel
Lithuanian Independence
Dellums on House Intelligence Panel
Dellums on House Intelligence Panel
Dellums on House Intelligence Panel
Liberation
Medical Researchers, Heal Thyselves of Gender Bias : Health: Women are often left out of drug tests and research on diseases, but their allies in Congress are moving to correct this harmful neglect. Mary Lake Polan, Mary Lake Polan, chair of the department of gynecology and obstetrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, is on the Society for the Advancement of Women's Health Research Board of Directors.
Another Roadside Problem : Needed legislation to improve safety for stranded motorists
The Nation : The Heritage Foundation Takes the Fight Over the Arts to Ignorant New Levels : Censorship: The conservative think-tank has issued a stupifyingly dumb report on restrictions on government arts grants. Christopher Knight, Christopher Knight is an art critic for The Times. and
The Delicate Balance : The Gulf coalition is a onetime shot. A new world order must be built of less grand schemes. Henry A. Kissinger
Lithuanian Independence
Bagpipe Music
Points of Light
UC Could Use Its Fiscal Crisis to Set Right Its 'Tyrannical Machine' : Universities: California must retreat from campus expansion plans and turn its focus onto improving undergraduate education. David Glidden, David Glidden is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside.
Defending a Theater for the Absurd ALAN DERSHOWITZ, Alan M. Dershowitz is a professor of law at Harvard University. and
Ghazi al Gosaibi : Reflections on the War by a Saudi Who Knows Hussein By Kim Murphy, Kim Murphy, Cairo bureau chief for The Times, has been in Saudi Arabia covering the Gulf crisis and war since August.
BOOKS
Letting France Be France : MY FRANCE: Politics, Culture, Myth, By Eugen Weber (Harvard University Press: $24.95; 412 pp.) David Shaw, Shaw, whose most recent book is "Press Watch," writes about the media for The Times and travels to France annually for his stomach
Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
Fiction Don G. Campbell
Fiction Don G. Campbell
Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
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Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
New Blooms in the Kinder Garden KATHLEEN KRULL, Krull's most recent book is "Alex Fitzgerald, TV Star," a sequel to "Alex Fitzgerald's Cure for Nightmares" (Little, Brown)
Nonfiction Chris Goodrich
L.A. Poets: The Meter Is Still Running CAROLYN SEE, See's novel of the Pacific Rim, "Making History," will be published by Houghton-Mifflin this fall
Fiction Don G. Campbell
The Janes Versus the Johns : TWO GIRLS, FAT AND THIN, By Mary Gaitskill (Poseidon Press: $18.95; 304 pp.) Elizabeth Benedict, Benedict is the author of the novels "The Beginner's Book of Dreams" and "Slow Dancing," which was nominated for the 1985 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for fiction
Bubbles From the Barthtub : THE LAST VOYAGE OF SOMEBODY THE SAILOR, By John Barth (Little, Brown: $22.95; 573 pp.) John Leonard, Leonard is fiction critic for The Nation, book critic for Fresh Air on National Public Radio, TV critic for New York magazine, media critic for CBS Sunday Morning and a columnist for New York Newsday
The Author as Appurtenance : SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Deconstruction and the Fall of Paul de Man, By David Lehman (Poseidon Press: $21.95; 318 pp.) RICHARD EDER
He's Brash. He's Bold. He's . . . Young Picasso. : A LIFE OF PICASSO: Volume One, By John Richardson (Random House: $39.95; 521 pp., illustrated) Peter Schjeldahl, Schjeldahl is an art critic living in New York. His "The Hydrogen Jukebox: Selected Writings 1978-1990" is forthcoming from the University of California Press
Fraying Yellow Ribbon : FORGOTTEN: A Sister's Struggle to Save Terry Anderson, America's Longest-Held Hostage, By Peggy Say with Peter Knobler (Simon & Schuster: $22.95; 303 pp.) Bob Sipchen, Sipchen is a Times staff writer currently working on a book on gangs and law enforcement for Doubleday
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