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What happened on February 06, 1992
SPORTS
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
With Dream Gone, Watson Selects Colorado State DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Made His Point : John Wooden Says Alcindor Could Have Put Scoring Records Out of Reach, but Lew Chose to Win Those Three NCAA Titles Instead JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Newport Harbor Standout Selected by WLAF's Monarchs STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Single in 8th Helps SCC Beat San Diego State
CAL STATE FULLERTON : Titans' Option: Bolster the Offense MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers Keep Streak Alive, 4-3 DAN HAFNER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Notes MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Prep Notes TOM HAMILTON
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball Roundup
ANGELUS LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Too Strong for Servite FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
EMPIRE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Esperanza Slips Past Los Alamitos ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Notes MARTIN BECK
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Courier Moves Closer to No. 1; Agassi, Lendl Lose in Milan From Associated Press
Short-Track Speedskating Takes Long Route Back to Medal Sport RANDY HARVEY
NOTES : Decision Helps Nebiolo's Cause RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winds Cancel Suffolk Races Associated Press
Ventura Holds Fay in Check in 53-47 Win Over Buena JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart's Connors Stymied in Bid to Land Football Scholarship VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Rallies for Volleyball Win
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : As Players Continue to Drop, Women Hit Bottom in Basketball ROBYN NORWOOD
Favorite Show of Top Coaches: Sixtysomething DANNY ROBBINS
Gausepohl Truth: Foes Must Heed Peninsula Standout : In Two Seasons, Senior Has Helped Lead Her Teams to a State Championship and the Nation's No. 1 Ranking ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stevens' Cast Is Removed; He Can Begin Light Exercise ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Hell and Back : Wickersham Playing Basketball Again After Battling Cancer TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Dons Upend Cypress, Solidify Lead STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McCandless, Felix to Play Volleyball for Dons
FREEWAY LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Steps Up Defense, Beats Troy TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brahmas Show Unity Through 'Horn-Shakes'
NBA ROUNDUP : Something Big Is Missing in Bulls' Loss to Suns DAN HAFNER
Northridge Blanked Twice, No-Hit Once by UCLA THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP NOTES : Bishop Amat Shoots Down Mater Dei's New Defense CHRIS FOSTER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Qualifier Knocks Out Lendl, Hlasek Beats Agassi in Milan From Associated Press
CSUN Focuses on High Schools to Make the Grade in Football From Staff Reports
Controversial Taft Pitcher Returns to Pennsylvania : Prep baseball: Voytek, whose lone season with Toreadors was marked by shutouts and administrative battles, cites family concerns. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Roundup
Simi Valley to Stage Alumni Baseball Game
THE OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : She's Still Neat : Bonnie Blair Is a Star These Days, but Her Head Isn't in the Clouds RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Case of Arrested Behavior, Policeman Makes a Bad Call From Associated Press
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Villa Park Wins, Shares Century Lead
PREP ROUNDUP : Saddleback Beats Corona del Mar in Soccer KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'84 Lessons Affect Approach to '92 Women's Final Four LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making the Grade : History Helps Put the Team's Evaluation in Perspective JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Morris, Anguished Over Brother's Death, Cleared to Play THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Change of Pace Gives Kennedy Easy Victory Over Taft, 64-47 STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Valenzuela Pulls Fast One and Wins BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
SUNSET LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Jessie Picks Up the Pace to Spark Edison MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCLA Gets Two Quarterbacks; USC Adds to Defense ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Santiago Wins $3.3-Million Showdown : Baseball: With the arbitration award, the Padre becomes the highest-paid catcher in baseball. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Needs a Red 'S' on Saddle JIM MURRAY
No Surprises for Clippers: Brown Named, Lakers Win : Pro basketball: Threatt makes the difference in 100-95 victory at Forum. At halftime, Baylor announces coaching hire. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Cleveland Defeats Granada Hills in Overtime, 92-90
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Strawberry's Apology Doesn't Heal All : Baseball: He and Daniels meet with Claire to cool feud a bit. Daniels says he appreciates remarks, but still says, 'what's done is done.' BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burns Scorches Chatsworth for 33 Points in Reseda Victory PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Edges Glendale, 75-73 JIM COLEMAN
Banning Girls Start Fast, Cruise to Win Over Carson MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : From the Outset, It's Another Race to the Turnstiles SHAV GLICK
Night Fire Postpones Tyson Trial EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chadwick's McKinnie Signs With Southern Methodist ROB FERNAS
Nos. 1, 2 Upset on the Road : College basketball: Duke's unbeaten streak ends at 23. Oklahoma State also falls. From Associated Press
No Sports Machine, So No Invincibility : Speedskating: Former East German women are not expected to dominate. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Carlsbad Beats El Camino, Moves Closer to Avocado Title DAVE MCKIBBEN
COMMUNITY COLLEGES : Pena Heads List of 50 Moving On STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jensen Drafted by World League
Analysis of SDSU Recruits Comes to Speedy Conclusion SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING : Anglers Have a Pipeline to Run of Bonito DAN STANTON
SIGNING DAY NOTEBOOK : Lean Season Yields Only 14 O.C. Players to Division I Football MIKE REILLEY
COMMENTARY : Some Points of Note on Michael Adams TONY KORNHEISER, WASHINGTON POST
Jordan Fined, Suspended for One Game From Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Sweet Deals at Bakery Thrift Stores GERI COOK, Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Thursday in Valley View
Anaheim Fears Drug Turf Wars Among Gangs KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balancing Act : High School Students Making the Grade at Part-Time Jobs Maureen Brown , Maureen Brown is a writer and mother of four.
Creativity Takes the Cake for '90s Birthday Bashes : Celebrate: 'Affairs to remember' for children range from woodworking parties to kiddie makeovers. SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Reilly writes regularly for Valley View
School Founder Listened to That Little Voice MICHAEL HAEDERLE
Meeting Was Not All Roses : * Civic affairs: Board and City Council hold a historic get-together to discuss broad array of issues. They come away bruised but smiling. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gas Utility's Gamble With Diversification Misfires : Business: Consumer advocates worry that ratepayers will wind up bearing some of costs of debacle. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genetic Defect Found to Cause Adult Dystrophy From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Gene Found to Cause Muscular Dystrophy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach : Volunteers Begin Patrols to Prevent Gay-Bashing
One-Fifth of O.C. Gang Members Reside in Placentia : Crime: Committee reports that the 300 in the community tax its limited financial and human resources. ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'MAKE EVERY TAP COUNT' : Eddie Brown's Step-by-Step Method Adds Up to Longevity, Distinctive Style ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin is a Times staff writer who writes about the arts for The Times Orange County Edition.
Police Net 24 Men in Prostitution Sting PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Beverly Hills Hotel, Luxury Makes Up for the Lack of Taste AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture and urban design.
Diamond Bar : Building Rules Proposed
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Top-Flight Variety : The selection at Viddy-O-Wizard includes ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary tapes. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Deep-Pocket Districts Help Fuel Campaigns : Politics: They are a major source of 'exported' donations nationwide. Advocates for reform express concern over the candidates' ties to 'cash constituents.' ALAN C. MILLER and DWIGHT MORRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gather Some Truffle Skills BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Soap Mixed With Dirty Laundry JON NALICK
Cities Grapple With Police Patrols, Complaints : Civil rights: Council agrees to consider a citizens review panel but rejects a proposal to cancel the city's contract with the Sheriff's Department. TINA GRIEGO and SUZAN SCHILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Fans' Choices
Emergency Aid Sought in S.D. Spill : Sewage: Mayor asks Gov. Wilson to declare a state of emergency as treated sewage spill continues to foul beaches and the city's image. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Drought Watch : A monthly look at the water shortage Times researcher MICHAEL MEYERS
Malibu : Laborer Hiring Site Picked
Bush Health Plan Called 'Political Vehicle' DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Still Lags in Math, Science, Tests Find : Education: Exam officials say results should give Americans a starting place to set standards. But criticism is growing that such comparisons aren't useful. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Border Patrol Calls Off Plan for Bottleneck : Immigration: Increased enforcement by Mexican authorities dramatically cuts the number of illegal entrants running north onto I-5. U.S. officials then drop proposal to shut freeway lanes. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Plan Showdown Over Budget : Congress: Party leaders intend to send Bush's tax cut package and their own proposal to the House floor. A deadlock is likely as lawmakers say they will be unable to override veto. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAY DINING : Doing Things the Heart Way BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
Monrovia : Anti-Alcohol, Drug Device
Flag Burner Sentenced Associated Press
State Tax Receipts Less Than Expected From a Times Staff Writer
Israel Can't Defy U.S., Baker Asserts Times Staff Writer
Venice : Study Advises Pier Repairs
La Mirada : New Name for Firestone Boulevard's North Lanes
Annoyed U.N. Security Council Renews Sanctions Against Iraq STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Verne : Theater Project to Begin
Cities Ready for Chinese New Year Event IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road to the Nomination
SPORTS BRIEFS : New College Football League Discussed
La Mirada : Avenida Espana Barricaded in Attempt to Stop Speeders
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : House Votes Probe of Its Post Office From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Road Notes
Budget 'Corrections' Planned by Russia : Economic reforms: Leaders may have to add more than 10% to spending, leaving program unbalanced. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venice : Panel to Air Tenants' Offer
A Storyteller and Virtuoso
IN PICTURES : Casting Call : Visions of stardom, Oscars, big money and fancy vacations drift through your mind as you vie for extra status. Kathryn Phillips
Pravda Cuts Back Associated Press
Population of State Tops 30 Million but Growth Rate Slows DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Aid for Survivors of Fire
Cities Grapple With Police Patrols, Complaints : Law enforcement: Sheriff's Department says the city could save up to $29 million per year if it switches to county deputies for protection. The council engages in bitter debate on the issue. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Council Alters Aid for Mall
La Canada Flintridge : Vote on Waste Plan Put Off
Monterey Park Man Dies of Crash Injuries
The Region : Work on Freeway Columns
U.S. Strategy for Haitians Falls Apart KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Gets Hounded : Development: Opponents of studio's $200-million expansion plan disrupt community meeting and angrily denounce the project. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Covina : Firefighters Nix Pay Offer
Girls Given OK to Join Boys' Teams From Associated Press
Hearing Under Way on Casino's Liquor License : Hearing: Officials do not contend that the club broke any laws. But they say the management did too little to prevent crimes by customers. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Officers May Hold Key to Venezuela Leader's Fate STAN YARBRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 'Lone Ranger' Tosses Hat In Ring
West Hollywood : Sewage Plant Battles Odors
Foreclosure Auction for Franciscan Site Canceled AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Diversity : After a six-year hiatus, the Assembly of Arts exhibition is back with a Ventura show featuring 23 works culled from 300 entries. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Hollywood : Catering Trucks OKd
Nation IN BRIEF : MINNESOTA : Judge Bars County From Melting Guns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bradbury to Talk at Library ANNE KLARNER
Phone Help Available
Police Cleared in Shooting of Youth at 7-Eleven MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEALs Smarter Than Surfers H.G. REZA
O.C. Bans Minors at Its Biggest Park : Liability: Supervisors cite two previous mountain lion attacks on children in order affecting Caspers Wilderness Park. LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : Remedial Classes to Start
Up The Coast : MUSIC DAVE SHARP : Making a Point : The pushy and preachy folk singer does 'real music about real situations.' BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush Gives Up Pretense of Balancing Budget in Future : Economy: Projection of continued deficits near $200 billion may be the clearest sign yet that no serious debt reduction effort will be made. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Robbers Terrorize Family
Palestinian Dies After Torture Complaint Associated Press
Israel Army Reportedly Kills Palestinian, 12 Reuters
Lion Attacks Prompt Park Ban on Children LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Honest Abe' Weaves Tales About War Between States DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Police Initiative Delayed
Fee Increases Stir Wave Of Activism On State Campuses LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
New Fields Fill the Bill for Soccer Players AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Draft a City 'Buy American' Policy : Economy: Measure would give domestic firms preference in contracts. It would be on June 2 ballot. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Wealth Also Creates Many Jobs
Armani's Post-'Quixote' Blow-Out Is Don to a T ANN CONWAY
France Gives Yeltsin Welcome Fit for Czar : State visit: Paris embraces the Russian president, once viewed in official circles as a demagogic boor. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG and RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Norwalk : Councilman White Won't Seek Reelection in April
Key Lawmakers Seek Shake-Up of Spy Agencies MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reform Urged on Rules for O.C. Lobbyists JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Bruins Among Teams Entered in Arizona Softball Tournament
Monrovia : Revenue Shortfall Projected
Michelle Esparza
How The Area's Top Prep Basketball Teams Fared
15.4 Million Pounds of Produce Distributed BEA MAXWELL
OBITUARY : Rev. David A. Scott, 73, Retired Church Official AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Suburban Plot : Venturans who don't have room to grow vegetables in their yards can join the community garden. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Panelists Say Bell Gardens Recall Will Spark Decade of Change : City government: Academic forum debates the significance of the unprecedented voters' revolt. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Sewage Spill Grows : Pollution: Residents are asked to conserve water to reduce flow in ruptured pipeline. A state of emergency is requested. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vernon Denies Telling Officer 'God Wants Me to Be Chief' RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Follies : Experts say appetites may wane and food enjoyment will dull for those older than 55. That could lead to trouble. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hollywood : House Arrest for Landlord
Passenger Total for '91 Sets Record at Burbank Airport
Kidnaping Thwarted Reuters
$4-Million Contract OKd to Clean Water of Nitrates MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Buchanan Breaks All the Rules : The conservative pundit attacks the head of his party, tangles with senior citizens, shoots from the lip in New Hampshire. Is his bully-boy image for real or just an act? JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tobacco Road : Health: The grandson of R. J. Reynolds has battled the industry his ancestors helped created. He supports a proposed ban on smoking in L.A. restaurants. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bellflower : Zoning Proposal for Large, Single-Family Lots Reviewed
Long-Weekend Activities: Staying Out, Staying Put
Tamar Ross
Long Beach : Council Hears Ideas on How to Curtail Street Beggars
BOOK REVIEW : An Elusive, Unexpressive Story of Slaves From Different Worlds : CAMBRIDGE By Caryl Phillips ; Alfred A. Knopf; $19; 185 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
TRUE STORIES : Rosalie Sorrels Has Led the Kind of Life That Lends Itself to Her Tough and Crusty Music MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
San Gabriel : Redevelopment Disputed
Stroller Rollers Cut Their Teeth on the Rink
Lynwood : Wilson Elementary to Begin Year-Round Schedule July 1
Who Knows Best, Parents or State? DIANNE KLEIN
Downey : Judge Postpones Sentencing of Mother in Truancy Case
The Region : Test Lane for Motorcycles
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Top Talents : American Indian dancers, opera, a writer's workshop and an animation festival are among the activities on tap for the week. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dart Works JANICE L. JONES
City May Appeal Court Ruling Voiding Fingerprint Requirement MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosemead : Sister City Delegates to Visit
HIGH LIFE: A Weekly Forum for High School Students : A Bittersweet Homecoming : Culture shock: After six years in Africa, Chris Coleman's not sure he can make adjustment. He worries that he's 'changed too much.' SHARA COHEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Shara Cohen is a junior at Sunny Hills High School, where she is a senior editor of Accolade, the student newspaper.
British Politician Admits to Extramarital Fling Times Staff Writer
Cycling, Climbing Festival
Cezanne Work Missing From Rome Museum Associated Press
Northern Exposure : Canadian rockers, whose Elvis-related tune earned an 'explicit lyrics' warning, arrive Saturday in Ventura. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMEDY : Bowman: A Psycho Babbler DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
The Moral Dilemma of Censorship TIM RUTTEN
Aldo's Treats Customers Like Family AMY McCURDY
NEIGHBORS : Building Civic Spirit : A Ventura land planner has some creative suggestions for improving the city. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Panel to Investigate 'October Surprise' ART PINE and MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
With a Little Finesse : Police Officer Befriends Teen-Agers With Problems MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22 FBI Agents Will Focus on Gangs : Crime: Bureau members will meet with Orange County officials and those from other areas to map courses of action for reassigned personnel. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Sunset Blvd. Project, but 2 Visions : Development: Supporters say it will be a welcome addition to a part of the Strip that's in need of new life. Foes call it a 'behemoth' that will increase traffic. KEN ELLINGWOOD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Balloon Used to Fight Drugs Is Destroyed Associated Press
Plan to Bury Soviet Nuclear Arms Prepared MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Batterers : Rehabilitation: Eight men who have beaten loved ones try to learn how to stop the cycle of violence. They are doing so under court order. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Siege Ends in Man's Death : Standoff: Ontario resident, who held police at bay for more than 24 hours, is believed to have died when the home was set ablaze, probably by a police tear-gas grenade. PATRICK J. McDONNELL and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Car Dealer at Pete Ellis Site Likely by April : Auto sales: City officials are excited about the prospect of replacing the sales tax revenue lost by the closure of Ellis' dealership last June. GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covina : Officials Oppose Nude Bar
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For the Kids : LEARNING : California 'Fame' : Budding artists, filmmakers and others have the chance to study the arts during a special monthlong summer program. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Manager Accepts Job in Newport Beach : * Politics: Before leaving, Kevin J. Murphy plans to cut another $1.5 million from the city's budget. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Youths Offered Positive Role Models MIMI KO
Azusa : Day-Labor Site Sought
Former Artesia Player Becomes Court Leader for Toros : Basketball: Chris Thompson's hard work pays off in points and team-high assists. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protestants Kill 5 in Belfast From Times Wire Services
FBI Given the Slip : Law enforcement: An informant, held at a local hotel for a murder and drug investigation, has unofficially checked out. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbian Leader's Warlords Loath to Give Up the Fight : Yugoslavia: Milosevic, seeking a U.N. bailout, finds he may have created a monster in occupied Croatia. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assemblyman Hopes to Keep Home Base Mike Ward
Sewage Can't Compete With Lure of Waves JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipeline Expands Reclaimed Water Use : Conservation: Forest Lawn cemetery taps into a new line, becoming the first major commercial customer in Glendale. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity Ball Tradition Flying High DAVID NELSON
A Fancy Dinner for 'Green Tomatoes' MARY LOU LOPER
'Dr. Death' Arrested in 2 Women's Suicides : Crime: Ex-Michigan pathologist Jack Kevorkian is confined briefly on murder charges. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avocado Grove Murders Still a Mystery : * Crime: Police have no suspects and no motive after finding bodies of two men in an abandoned truck. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Up the Coast : MUSIC RICKIE LEE JONES : A Way With Words : The latest wrinkle in this Ojai resident's musical life is a pop album with a not-so-basic set of tunes. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Natural Remedies : The growing awareness of herbs keeps the owners of a 20-year-old Ventura mail-order company hopping. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OBITUARY : Rev. David Scott, 73; Retired Methodist Official AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champagne Label Fight Bubbles Over : Liquor: Dispute centers on 1936 law stipulating that vintners distinguish between wine fermented in bulk tanks or in bottles. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Stops Taking Sleeping Pill Halcion Reuters
Here Come the Crocodile Tears MIKE CLARY
The Politics of Pollution : Books: In 1988, Sen. Al Gore found that no one wanted to hear about the environment. Now, he's saying voters--and the world--can't wait. CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park: History and Use Researched by JANICE L. JONES / Los Angeles Times
IN BRIEF : Magazine to Honor Female Entrepreneurs
Global Explorers : A Pricey New Boarding School Teaches Basics--Plus New Age Spiritualism MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rendezvous With the RTD : Commuting: Taking only the bus for a week, a reporter picks up a few survival skills, such as getting along with passengers and learning to transfer. His 38-minute morning drive turns into a 2-hour, 19-minute affair on 3 buses. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tom Lewis Takes His Seat on the Bench : Basketball: Former Pepperdine standout joins the coaching ranks as an assistant at St. John Bosco. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXHIBIT : A Look at Alzheimer's Through Loving Eyes RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
RESTAURANT REVIEW REUBEN'S BURRITOS : Tortilla Fat : The eatery's well-stuffed namesake gives distinction to any Mexican food picnic. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whittier : Board Calls for 2 Options on Election Redistricting
Personnel Panel Seeks to Oust Rehired Director : Schools: Commission will begin formal action to overturn the hiring of a district maintenance chief who was implicated in thefts three years ago. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Green' Cotton Fabrics Are Free of Chemicals RICHARD KAHLENBERG, Richard Kahlenberg is a writer who has been involved with environmental issues for 20 years.
Recession Takes Bite Out of the 'Tuxedos' MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Palestinian Dies After Torture Complaint Associated Press
Glendora Reloads for Another Title Run : Basketball: Tartans, who won 1990 4-AA title, are 22-0. They should earn the top seeding in the Division II playoffs. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'THE GIN GAME' : Humor's Deal : The D. L. Coburn piece may be a metaphor for life. But the Conejo Players go for the laughs. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pacifica Del Mar Menu Enlivened by New Chef DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : It Was a Week to End All Streaks GARY KLEIN
Lurid Details Emerge in Trial for Attempted Murder, Rape : Crime: Prosecutor calls use of shovel handle and knife 'disturbing and reprehensible.' Defense says defendant did not intend to kill the victim. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RUMMAGING THROUGH GRANDMA'S THINGS : At the Children's Museum, the Turn of the Century Comes Out of the Attic CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
GLOW UP : Neon Sculptures Illuminate the City of Brea Gallery JAMES SCARBOROUGH, James Scarborough is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
A Street By Any Other Name KAREN SMITH
Scoreboard : Facts, Figures and Comments From Area Events : PREPS
How to Get a Street Renamed KAREN SMITH
FILM : Woody Allen Knows Who He Is in 'Zelig' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
From Spinach to Kale, a Green for All Tastes KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a writer and cookbook author living in Vista.
CENTERPIECE : OUT OF HARM'S WAY : Learning to Reject Abusers : More female victims of emotional or physical mistreatment turn to shelters. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building Compromise Ruffles Residents : Development: Neighborhood divided over agreement to limit the height and size of Wilshire Skyline offices. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Olympic Dream Comes True : Recovery: Ex-volleyball standout Kirk Kilgour, who suffered a disabling injury, will go to the Games as a broadcaster. LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quartz Hill Woman, 51, Killed in Her Home
Mammoth Problem at Tar Pits : Artworks: Fiberglass sculpture breaks loose from mooring in lake. Museum officials plan a rescue effort. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Judge Orders Trial of 3 in Murder Case LILY DIZON
GARDEN GROVE : Adult Bookstore Focus of Hearing SHANNON SANDS
Real Family Circus for Big Top Fan HERBERT J. VIDA
MIDWAY CITY : Peace Is the General Idea, Says Captain DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Roberti Will Seek Vacant Valley Seat : Elections: The liberal legislator takes a more conservative tone in announcing his candidacy for the 20th District post vacated by Sen. Alan Robbins. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Peace Is Only the Beginning : El Salvador: Both sides seem satisfied, but real victory lies in changing the conditions that brought on and sustained war. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda, who frequently writes from Mexico City, is a visiting professor of international relations at UC Berkeley.
COUNTYWIDE : Drizzle Expected to Grow Into a Storm by Weekend LARRY SPEER
Veltman Can Defend Self in Witt Case Trial GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Market Slump Forces Local Fishermen to Stay Home CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH TUSTIN : Cityhood Request Is Turned Down SHANNON SANDS
Jetliner Lands Safely With One Engine Shut Off
Officer, Suspect Hospitalized in Exchange of Shots
UCI Aims to Bring Traffic Technology Up to Speed : Research: With a $3-million contract, the university seeks to find ways that advances in defense and aerospace industries can benefit commuters. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION WATCH : Principal Difference
Legal Opinion on Union Sought
Torrance Introduces New Safeguards on Investments DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Council OKs Higher Building Permit Fees MAIA DAVIS
Super Lotto Results
Woman, 72, Killed, 2 Injured in Crash
VENTURA : $5.2 Million Sought for Harbor Project KENNETH R. WEISS
Collection of Toxic Waste Items Planned
Lawndale Will Hire Another Deputy
Four Sailors Hurt
Councilman's Foes Praise Decision to Accept Disputed Recall Petitions : Thousand Oaks: City leaders agree to include all 11,096 signatures against Alex Fiore. They weren't all turned in at the same time. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schoolchildren Get Front-Row Look at Rights Activist Legend JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citizens Panel May Study Charges Against Deputies
Border Patrol Makes 2 Big Drug Seizures
Storm Expected to Bring Coast Half an Inch of Rain PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners OK 84 Houses in Canyon Country
OXNARD : Council OKs Bank's 12-Story Building PATRICK McCARTNEY
Judge Warns He May Force Jails Open : Detention: Costly overtime may be ordered unless the county can find a better way to staff the nearly empty Otay Mesa facilities. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Look Before You Book That Bus
Teens Lead CHP on 60-Mile, I-5 Chase
Downtown Rarity: a New Park : Redevelopment: Ground is broken on 2 1/2-acre site for area's first such facility in 120 years. Officials call it the 'centerpiece' of the South Park renewal project. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creationism Unchallenged
Community Is Left Out
Davis Blunt, Quotable
President on the State of the Union
President on the State of the Union
Columbus
Residents Score Win in Development Battle
President on the State of the Union
President on the State of the Union
Apply Zoning Laws Equally
Davis Blunt, Quotable
President on the State of the Union
President on the State of the Union
ANAHEIM : City Boosts Manager Pay--Theoretically TERRY SPENCER
PLATFORM : We Can Dish It Out, but We Can't Take It JOHN D. SPOTTISWOOD, JOHN D. SPOTTISWOOD of Sacramento is a legislative aide in the Japanese Parliament. He says the Japanese may be wrong about the causes of American decline, but that they are entitled to speak their piece: and
Santa Monicas Lead List of Park Requests : Lands: An environmental coalition urges $30 million for the local recreation area. It seeks $1.23 billion nationwide. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's Right to Bill for Cleanup Questioned : Toxic spill: Southern Pacific says it may not be able to recover the $717,000 in costs from 'third parties' that it believes are responsible. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking Vainly for Addresses
Officer Accused of Thefts Quits Force
FULLERTON : City Cracks Down on Wheeled Nuisances TED JOHNSON
Tucker Does an About-Face, Bows Out of State Senate Race GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Public View of 13,000 Pages of Mobil Pretrial Documents JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Call for Capping Campaign Contributions : Politics: Santa Ana Councilman Acosta says Anaheim might be onto something. Colleagues give proposal mixed reviews. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cut in Police Assigned to Schools Opposed DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilman Challenges Cathie Wright : Elections: The Fillmore official says he's an alternative candidate to the assemblywoman in the race for the Senate seat, which includes the Valley. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 4 Men Arrested in Drug Investigation PATRICK McCARTNEY
FBI Reassigns 22 Agents to Gang Task Force : Crime: Meetings with law enforcement officials and community groups are aimed at finding best ways to use the unit. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Residents Oppose Commercial Project LARRY SPEER
OJAI : Student Drinking on Rise, Officials Say POLLY BEE
LAGUNA BEACH : $224,000 Spent by Foes of Measure A LESLIE EARNEST
SIMI VALLEY : Officials Discuss 25-Meter Park Pool STEPHANIE STASSEL
Series of Storms Begins Moving Into Southland : Weather: The first rainfall in a month signals a shift in conditions, experts say. The wet pattern is expected to persist for at least 10 days. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipeline Raises Concerns Over Indian Sites, Wetlands : Environment: The proposed 170-mile conduit from Santa Barbara County would transport oil through the Valley to refineries. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Look to Spanish Classes to Remove Barriers LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON HOLLYWOOD : A Sickness of the Soul Replaces the Tinsel : It's reasonable that the industry assume greater responsibility for its pollution of American popular culture. MICHAEL MEDVED, Michael Medved is the co-host of " Sneak Previews, " the weekly movie review show on public television, and the author of seven nonfiction books. He is also the president of Pacific Jewish Center in Venice. and
Kudos for Article on Jewish Community
Art in the City of Devils AL MARTINEZ
City Leaders, Tournament of Roses Officials Meet
Sally Quinn on Feminism
List Affords Inspiring Reading That Gives Black History Its Due MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at an area high school. Her column appears occasionally in The Times
MISSION VIEJO : Baby Taken in Car Theft; Woman Held ERIC YOUNG
Ignorance Leads to Loss of Wildlife
Carson Mayor Rebuffs Bid for His Resignation ANDREW LaMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Church Opens to Homeless Despite Codes GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Potential Jurors in King Beating Trial Get Questionnaires : Court: Lengthy survey seeks to gauge attitudes toward police and use of force by officers. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenpeace Takes On Tuna JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : Smoking Banned in City Buildings TOM McQUEENEY
Girl Shot in Heart by Gang Bullet Recovering : Violence: She speaks for first time since being wounded Sunday. Offers of help come from many who hear how the injured 11-year-old carried young brother to safety. GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sally Quinn on Feminism
Attorney 'Not Surprised' That Deputy Is Cleared
OXNARD : Suspect in 10 Bank Holdups Is Arrested PATRICK McCARTNEY
Look Before You Book That Bus : Low cost isn't only factor to consider when chartering transit for the kids
Bordering on Sheer Insanity
Marine's Death in Scandal Is Again Ruled a Suicide : Inquiry: Relatives of El Toro colonel retort that they were not interviewed and that the Corps is covering up. The victim was accused of personal use of planes. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : City to Pressure Trash Law Violators MAIA DAVIS
Probe of Gambling Targets Detective
Home Front : Grass-Roots Effort Brings Police Facility to Serve Chinatown PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Citizens Win Input Into Landfill Pact LYNDA NATALI
Armory Won't Remain Open for Homeless : Shelter: Money was raised so the facility could be used through March 31. But state officials say it must close after Feb. 15 except for emergencies. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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County-USC Called Still Susceptible to Major Overcrowding : Medicine: Health director warns supervisors that a solution lies with measures being analyzed to determine their cost and feasibility. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Controversial Shelter : Government: The approval of a Barrio Logan shelter for homeless women and children prompts charges of racism from opponents. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sally Quinn on Feminism
COUNTYWIDE : Planners Delay Vote on Tollway Grading ERIC LICHTBLAU
Fire Victims Win Reversal by IRS Associated Press
Glickman Costs Public
COSTA MESA : Sidewalks Approved for Imperiled Street MARY ANNE PEREZ
Substantial Spelling Win : 11-Year-Old Has the Last Word at District Bee, and It's Letter-Perfect THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : City Given Old Town Revitalization Report SHANNON SANDS
Ocean's Tranquillity Can Mask Potential Dangers : Safety: Authorities say accidents and close-calls frequently occur along the coast as people fall victim to the water's seeming serenity. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Seeks Plan for Condom Distribution
Palmdale Votes Aid for 5 Car Dealers : Economy: The troubled Antelope Valley Auto Center will get $2.45 million in assistance from the city. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : Maureen Reagan Will Enter Race for Congress : Politics: The former talk show host is among at least five Republicans who will compete in the newly drawn 36th Congressional District. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Charged With Murdering 2 of Her Infants JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Rejects Appeal on Beach Markers LESLIE EARNEST
Klajic's Letter to Developer Causes a Stir : Santa Clarita: Council members are critical after the mayor wrote that Newhall Land shows 'an obstinate disregard' for the community. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Mock Trial Competition Is 'Cradle' for Future Lawyers CAITLIN ROTHER
Gorky's Asks Bankruptcy Shield, Will Remain Open
6 Unopposed Judges Gain New Terms; 3 Seats Go to Polls GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Seeks Review of Former Planner's Business Activities : Government: Former Planning Commissioner Francisco (Frank) Gutierrez is accused of conflict of interest in ties to a developer. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Says It Won't Pursue Indian Gambling Cases Yet MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Anti-Porn Members Join Citizens Panel PATRICK McCARTNEY
Crimes by Area Covered by the Los Angeles Police Department
Psychologist to Assist Study of Sheriff's Dept.
2 File Papers to Run Against Judge Karlin ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Commander Target of Charge
Obituaries
Dancing Nudes Are Bad News
Building Industry Rises to Defense of Mello-Roos Bonds : Taxes: Its officials say levies often are 'essential' to growth but agree buyers should be fully informed. Measure may be revised. LESLIE BERKMAN and JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sally Quinn on Feminism
Residents Say Pipeline Could Disturb Chumash Sites, Wetlands : Environment: The proposed 170-mile conduit is the latest attempt to transport oil along the coast. The comments were made at a state study session. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Kids on the Block Let Singing Do the Talking : Entertainers: Quintet performs on 'The Arsenio Hall Show' to disprove charges of lip-syncing. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drug Testing on the Way for Bus Drivers : Transportation: Concerned about accidents like one last week near Palm Desert, Congress has ordered rules written for charter firms, transit agencies. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Penalty a Possibility in Killing at Deli JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Restaurant Smoking Ordinance Rejected JOHN PENNER
Mexico Puts Brakes on I-5 Border Runs : Immigration: INS drops its plan to shut I-5 lanes as Mexican agents all but halt those who were running across the border into the U.S. at San Ysidro. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seizing a Welfare Reform Moment : A bicoastal odd couple of Florio and Wilson?
Dancing Nudes Are Bad News
FOOD
Wax Steaks and Fake Fish: Moscow Learns to Cook ELEANOR RANDOLPH, THE WASHINGTON POST
Garden of Eatin' JONATHAN GOLD
How Far Does a Guy Have to Walk in This Burg to Get a Cup of Latte? CHARLES PERRY
It's Wild! LINDSEY TANNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
We'll Remember Always Graduation Night ROSE DOSTI
Eight Easy Pieces JOAN DRAKE
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Eat Your Spinach RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Shrimps of the Shrimp World MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Feeds Six on $30 a Week! CANDY SAGON, THE WASHINGTON POST
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Dad for a Day CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Save the Semillon! DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Spicy Savings BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : The Magic Meat Loaf MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10
Honey, I Shrunk the Grocery Bill CANDY SAGON
Carrot Cake, Spaghetti Casserole ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Cooking By the Numbers DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOME COOK : Cook 'n' Save MARION CUNNINGHAM
Calcium Update SALLY SQUIRES, THE WASHINGTON POST
ETHNIC COOK : A Richly Flavored Pot BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Balancing Act ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Meals, Four People, $10 : Strictly for Grownups LAURIE OCHOA and JONATHAN GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
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A 'Domestic' Car by the Japanese? : Mazda's New Family Sedan May Get Labeled That Way From Associated Press
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Judge Refuses to Sever Keating, 2 Companies From Trial : Litigation: Ex-Lincoln owner, accounting firms must defend themselves. Information surfaces about a donation to gubernatorial candidate. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Mirror Posts First Quarterly Loss, While Operating Profit Rises by 17.5% : Media: The Los Angeles Times' parent reports a $13-million shortfall because of one-time charges. For all of 1991, profit was $82 million. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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This Plaintiff's Aim: De-Scent Advertising Reuters
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Santa Margarita Co. Lays Off Workers JOHN O'DELL
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Health Care Model : Firm Provides a Private Sector Solution for Small Companies ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Law Limiting Use of 'Recyclable' Claim Challenged From Associated Press
Dow Slips Back 15.21 on Selling in Blue Chips : Market Overview
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Executives' Mission to Mexico Aims to Open More Doors for O.C. Exports Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Credit Crunch Puts Squeeze on Builders : Real estate: Thousands of Orange County workers are without jobs as construction loans tumble 70% since 1988. Builder says industry devastated. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Ex-Rockwell Workers Speak Out at Meeting : Aerospace: In a rare confrontation, several laid-off employees publicly vent their frustrations at top management. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Optima Card Lowers Rate for Best Customers : Credit: The move is part of an effort to overhaul the troubled operation that saw delinquencies soar in '91. It may prompt rivals to bring some card rates down. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Continental to File Reorganization From Associated Press
Software to Help You File Income Tax LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
IRS Clamps Down on Money Laundering : Audit: The IRS will be examining 100 San Diego businesses to check for unreported cash transactions. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Federated Emerges From Bankruptcy After Two Years : Retailing: Analysts say the slimmed-down owner of department stores is now a stronger company. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Negotiations Fail on Selling Shearson Lehman Mortgage CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Productivity Rose a Slight 0.2% Last Year : Economy: A healthy increase in the fourth quarter was enough to create the first yearly gain since 1988. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Troubled Thrifty Looks to Improve : Retailing: Parent Pacific Enterprises wants to sell chain, but hangs on for a better price. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympics Files Lawsuit Over 'Ambush' Ads : Marketing: Officials of the games say American Express is trying to suggest that it's a sponsor, while the real sponsor is Visa. From Reuters
Bass Family Acquires Stake in Beckman : Investment: Texas group buys a 5.3% interest in the Fullerton medical instruments maker. The family has a reputation for shaking up companies. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mel Harris Gets Top Post at Sony's TV Unit JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why U.S.-Japan Clash on Cultures Is Healthy MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Budget Fever Over Spike Lee Film : Entertainment: A completion bond firm now has the legal power to finish 'Malcolm X.' The movie is $5 million over budget. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intel, Sharp to Develop 'Flash Memory' Chips From Times Staff and Wire Services
President of MIPS Moves On JONATHAN WEBER
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Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Question of Expansion : * Music: Branching out comes naturally to jazzman George Lewis, whose latest change has brought him to UCSD. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Video Rental Chart : 'Thelma & Louise' Outmuscles 'T2' DENNIS HUNT
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ABT's Version of Tale Is a Possible Dream : * Ballet: In O.C., the title role doesn't dance and the characters are unfamiliar. Is Cervantes' work a mystery? CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Reviews : Montclaire Quartet Plays for Valley Guild HERBERT GLASS
Music Reviews : 3 World Premieres From New Music Group JOHN HENKEN
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Pop Reviews : A Rap-Metal Mix That's Neither Fish nor Fowl JONATHAN GOLD
La Jolla Museum Wants Another New Name : * Art: San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art will become the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego. JOHN R. LAMB, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Slow Club on the Block Is About Ready to Move In MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letterman Is a Top-10 List All by Himself HOWARD ROSENBERG
Pop Reviews : Getting an Earful From My Bloody Valentine STEVE HOCHMAN
Laguna Playhouse Negotiating With Fullerton
ART REVIEWS : The Frightening Precision of Hauptman's Work SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Low-Profile Programs Give High Hopes to Young Talent ROBERT EPSTEIN
New Name for La Jolla Museum : * Art: Tired of confusion with other venues, the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art is spicing up its identity. JOHN R. LAMB, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE NOTES : SCR Will Produce Ayckbourn's 'Woman in Mind' JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concert Producer Ready to Take On Avalon, Silva : * Music: Cardiff resident thinks San Diego could benefit from a third major promoter. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Excitable Boy' Now 'Mr. Bad Example' : Warren Zevon's Latest Album Recalls Twisted Wit, Rocking Sound of His Defining Works RICHARD CROMELIN
BALLET REVIEW : ABT Recycles 'Don Quixote' MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
'Beverly Hills' Teen-Agers Petition for Condoms : * Television: Safe-sex advocates hail concept of tonight's episode. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LACMA 'Degenerate' Exhibit to Make a Stop in Germany : * Art: The show, which re-creates Adolf Hitler's 1937 'Entartete Kunst' exhibition, opens next month in Berlin. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
AIDS Fund-Raising Tour Kicks Off in San Diego NANCY CHURNIN
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