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What happened on February 13, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Marine Missing, 8 Rescued After Copter Crashes RON SOBLE and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police to Probe Man's Claim He Assisted Friend's Death : Suicide: He says he helped cancer-stricken dentist kill himself on advice of former Michigan pathologist, Dr. Jack Kevorkian. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other Peninsula Cities Are Watching Peacock Project in R.H. Estates RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : 80 Attend Forum on Gang Problems ROSE APODACA
Open Space Petition Needs More Signatures
Cost of Tuition, Room and Board at Stanford Will Climb to $22,850 Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SANTA CRUZ : Council Backs Ban on Looks Bias From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE : Open-Space Bond Put on City Ballot MARY HELEN BERG
OJAI : Overall Number of Crimes Increased Nearly 10% in 1991 LARRY SPEER
IRVINE : City Rejects Option to Sell Vacant Strip TOM McQUEENEY
COUNTYWIDE : 60,000 Christmas Trees Are Recycled STEPHANIE STASSEL
North Mission Bay Under Quarantine
Super Lotto Results
Clipboard Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Tough Hillside Law Narrowly OKd : Santa Clarita: The council vote is the latest sign of the city's increasingly cool attitude toward developers. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Kills Man Arguing With Woman
SANTA ANA : $1.3 Billion Needed for Schools by 2020 JON NALICK
Panel Backs New Housing Plan in Oak Savanna TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Are the Dopplers? : Old radar technology leaves L.A. with poor storm warning
What Parks Ballot Measure Would Fund
San Diego
School Board OKs Deal to Pay Back Teachers
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Cocaine Seizures by Border Patrol Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Measure Would Allow Fines for Illegal Coastal Development Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Escondido
Mired in the Bureaucrats' Professional 'No' : Permits: In this time of dire need, let's get rid of some roadblocks to new housing. DORI PYE, Dori Pye is president of the Los Angeles Business Council and chairwoman of the Los Angeles Housing Authority. and
2-Year-Old Critically Injured by Gang Members' Shots Apparently Intended for 19-Year-Old Uncle
OXNARD, VENTURA : 3 Banks Robbed in County in 1 Day PATRICK McCARTNEY
Father Gets 120 Days for Beating Daughter
COUNTYWIDE : Camarillo Joins Bid for Recycling Zone CAITLIN ROTHER
Tijuana Plans Assault on Drug War : Crime: State and local authorities will join federal police and Mexican soldiers in an attempt to arrest suspects in the latest round of drug-related slayings. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Housing Out : Bush's proposed tax credits are nothing to sneeze at
Teacher and Gypsy, She Keeps Several Balls in the Air HERBERT J. VIDA
Officer Facing Assault Charge Will Quit, Chief Says
Two Schools Defy Odds
Two Schools Defy Odds
Center for Aging Gets $5.2-Million Grant
Democrats
War on Drugs
Protectionism
Resurgence of Islam
Resurgence of Islam
Crackdown Ordered on Garage Apartments
Council Flip-Flop on Trash Fee Vote Has Heads Shaking : City Hall: Some say politics, public pressure drove just-approved measure off the ballot. Others say backlash had nothing to do with their vote. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clarence Thomas
VILLA PARK : Game to Benefit Victims' Family JON NALICK
Rail Project Cost Put at $4.6 Billion : Transit: An 806-mile electrification to cut diesel pollution could also hike power bills, study shows. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Judge Invalidates Vote on School District Secession
Grant for Computer Lab
THE SOUTHLAND DELUGE : Houses Under the Weather : Storm: Residents try to hold back raging water with sandbags and shovels. Most lose. ERIC BAILEY and LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : On Handling the Homeless
Oceanside Makes Plans to Desalinate Water : Utilities: City hopes the plant can supply 6% of its needs by 1993 by treating well water, thus lessening reliance on the MWD. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Tests of 2 Classrooms Fail to Yield Toxins GREG HERNANDEZ
$6 Million Lost in Scandal Is Written Off by Torrance MARY HELEN BERG and DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Bates to Run for New Assembly Seat LESLIE EARNEST
Two Schools Defy Odds
OXNARD : Council Decides to Hold Pension Funds PATRICK McCARTNEY
Stabbing Victim Is in Critical Condition
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School Employees Oppose Layoff Plan JOHN PENNER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Urgent Protection Sought for Songbird MARLA CONE
ENVIRONMENT WATCH : Suddenly It's Serious
Council Refuses to Ban Some Sponsors of Events
Judge Blocks L.A. Appeal on Warner Ridge JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
COLUMN RIGHT : Adultery's Legal; Why Not Marijuana? : Privacy issues should apply to a lot more than politician's marital vows. DAVID R. HENDERSON, David R. Henderson is a senior research fellow at the Hoover Institution. He was formerly a senior economist with President Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers. and
MISSION VIEJO : College District Celebrates 25th Year GREG HERNANDEZ
Official's Hawaii Residency Assailed : Government: Hawthorne city clerk continues to draw salary despite absence. Officials say it's legal, but critics find the arrangement scandalous. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Poll Finds Support for Vouchers : Education: Concept of parental choice gets county residents' approval in annual Q & A. Poll also finds that both the system and parents are blamed for educational woes. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maritime Museum Honors Volunteers PATRICK McCARTNEY
Drain System, Topography Avert Damage : Locally, major flooding and landslides have been avoided so far. But some surface streets were under water, and there were power outages. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RV Dwellers Lose Homes With No Warning : Flooding: Most of the beach park's 110 residents lost everything they owned. Some were able to drive away when Ventura River suddenly rose. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : City, Family Reach Accord on Land PATRICK McCARTNEY
Body of Boy Caught in Current Is Found
PERSPECTIVE ON THE TYSON TRIAL : Maybe People Just Had Enough : Did women's anger over two earlier "escapes" make the powers-that-be sit nervously on their hands in the Tyson case? KAREN GRIGSBY BATES, Karen Grigsby Bates is a Los Angeles writer and frequent contributor to The Times. and
Regional Airport Project Progresses From The Associated Press
Local Elections
ELECTIONS : Flores Faces a Couple of Big Names in House Race : Congress: The L.A. councilwoman competes with Maureen Reagan, William Beverly and three others who seek the GOP nomination in the new district. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firms Exercise Damage Control GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Aware of Potential for Flooding at RV Park : Ventura: No records of a required warning system can be found. But some say water rose so fast it would have made little difference. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND DELUGE : Coping With the Rain : Schools: Pupils spent another day inside, but there's a bright side as teachers get to spend 'quality time' with smaller classes. CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Suspect Sought in 8 Bank Robberies SCOTT GRAVES
Two Schools Defy Odds
Spring Valley
Pollution From Spill Moves North to Foul Ocean Beach : Sewage: Heavy surf continues to delay repair work on broken pipeline. A Long Beach firm has been hired to make the new sections. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dixon to Sell Off Assets to Repay Newport Beach : Deal: Former utilities director will return 'close to' $1.8 million he's accused of embezzling, but keep not guilty plea. Attorney says 'very serious psychological problems' are mitigating factor. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Commuters Stalled by Storm JULIE TAMAKI and JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Escondido
THE DELUGE : Residents Defend Homes Against the Rain and Mud : Weather: The storm brings out anxiety but also camaraderie among neighbors in hillside areas. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Center for In-Vitro Fertilization Opens AURORA MACKEY
San Diego
Ordeal by Water : As Husband Watches, Stranded Wife Is Rescued From Islet SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : McClintock Expected to Run Against Beilenson MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND DELUGE : Rescuers Can't Reach Boy, 15, in L.A. River : Emergencies: Dozens of motorists stop to help. The search will resume today for the bicyclist who was carried nearly 10 miles by the current. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOUSE : House Post Office
Obituaries
Attorney Will Run for Dornan's Seat
THE DELUGE : Unrelenting Storm Saves Its Worst for Areas in Mountains : Rain: Creeks swell in Calabasas, homes are inundated at Lake Malibu. "I lost everything in there," says a resident. LESLIE BERGER and BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GARDEN GROVE : City OKs Sale of 13 Acres for Price Club BOB ELSTON
Panel Endorses Waterfront Project Near Marina del Rey : Development: Despite opposition, county commission approves agreement to build community and yacht harbor. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prado Dam's Floodgates Open, River Comes Alive : Runoff: As rain pummels the Southland, Santa Ana channel receives up to 3,000 cubic feet per second. ROSE KIM and DONNETTE DUNBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Resurgence of Islam
VENTURA : Principal Is Praised, Criticized at Meeting CAITLIN ROTHER
COUNTYWIDE : Seniors Have Tales to Tell Small Fry DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
The Importance of Being Smart : Japan-bashing is no substitute for thinking
L.A. Council Approves Talks to Buy Land for Rail Line : Chatsworth: City officials will negotiate with the county on sharing the costs. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Douglas Sale Inquiry Wins Support
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Homeowners Needn't Fear Failure of Mello-Roos Projects DAVID L. COLGAN, David L. Colgan is an attorney with McKittrick, Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh, a member of the board of directors of BIA/OC and chair of the legal committee. and
Galanter Rips Leadership of Animal Control Office
THE HOUSE : House Post Office
Cash-Starved Schools Eye Year-Round Schedule : Funding: Escondido is the latest district to consider the move, which is all but a requirement in order to get state construction money. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Win North Hollywood Advisory Seats JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Members of Gang Held, 1 Sought in Fatal Party Shooting : Crime: 'People in the community' gave tips leading to the suspects, police say. A couple were mowed down by 30 shots from weapons including an AK-47 assault rifle. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Massage Shop Rules Get Initial Approval LISA MASCARO
Anaheim Groups Support District Elections : Voting: Homeowner, Latino and labor organizations call for the issue to be placed on the ballot. Ex-Mayor Bay opposes the move. KEVIN JOHNSON and TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Environmentalists Back 132-Acre R.P.V. Development RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Smoking a la Carte ROBERT BIGONNET, ROBERT BIGONNET owns Le Chardonnay, a Los Angeles restaurant. Commenting on a proposal that would ban smoking in Los Angeles restaurants, he told The Times: and
County Braces for 3 More Big Storms : Weather: Forecasters say up to two inches are expected today, followed by three to five Saturday and a third front on Tuesday. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rail Service Electrification Could Cost $4.6 Billion JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Was Beaten Wins Verdict Against Officer ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clarence Thomas
Access for Disabled: 5 Firms Targeted : Discrimination: In announcing crackdown on local businesses, city attorney says L.A. could face federal charges because of deficiencies in public buildings. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND DELUGE : Coping With the Rain : Homeless: Field workers offer them shelter, but many street people reject the rules that come with a roof and a bed. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
The Parts Of A Quilt CAROLINE LEMKE
Panama Canal Pilots Thread Maritime Needle : Transit: It takes at least 8 1/2 years to become qualified to handle the more than 12,000 vessels that go through the waterway each year. DAVID CLARK SCOTT, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Art Center Honors Alyce Williamson MARY LOU LOPER
HANG TIME : Getting Into the Sculptures of Jackie Winsor Requires Getting Down With Them at Newport Harbor CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
Of War and Remembrance : Culture: Memoirs and military histories are among the most popular works emerging from the small but thriving Vietnamese-American publishing world. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILM : 'The Duellists' Misfires Because of Miscasting MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
In Manny Mota's Family, Hope Running High for More Major Leaguers FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Chemical Pregnancies' Are Often Mistaken for Miscarriages STEVEN GOLDSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rains Snarl Traffic; No Major Damage Is Reported RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head of NASA Resigns Post Under Pressure LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
REVIEW : Light Opera's 'Me and My Girl' Is a Delight RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Basins, Dams in Mountains Contain Flow : Storm: County facilities dotting the San Gabriels are keys to controlling flooding from torrential rains. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pregnant Woman, Fiance Killed by a Wall of Mud : Foster Park: Rain-soaked, debris-laden dirt sweeps down a hillside and buries the couple in their bedroom. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains Claim 4 Lives; 6 Missing : Downpour: Couple are smothered by mud in their bedroom. A man drowns when Ventura trailer park homes are swept into the sea. The next storm is expected late Friday. JESSE KATZ and MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Free Bicycle Safety Pamphlet Available
ELECTION PREVIEW : Familiar Names May Be Factor in Council Race : * With two well-known activists in the running, the city's brand of raucous politics may get noisier. KEN ELLINGWOOD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In the Dark : Tinted Windows Give Cars a Cool Look, But Some Are Illegal CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost Grandchildren : Some grandparents are denied access to young members of their families. A support group is being formed. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drought Picture Is a Bit Brighter : Outlook: Rain in north lifts levels to 60% of normal, up from 47% last week. East Sierra snowpack rises 13%. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lynwood : Schools Official to Stay on Job While 2 Panels Wrangle
COMMENTARY : Councilman Says District Shouldn't Be a Dumping Ground for Projects MIKE HERNANDEZ, Mike Hernandez, who still lives a block from the Cypress Park elementary school he attended, represents the 1st Council District, including Glassell Park and Cypress Park, on the Los Angeles City Council. and
Unneeded Arms Spending Urged to Save Industry From Associated Press
British Students Stage 'The Way of the World'
The Fans' Choices
Member of FDA Breast Implant Advisory Committee Loses Vote MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Sends Bush Tax Plan to Floor, Studies Alternative : Legislation: House Democrats reject streamlined version of President's package and begin work on proposal stressing middle-class aid. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosemead : Benefit Sale for Teacher
House Purchase Leads Police to Crime Suspect Associated Press
Sierra Madre : Water Penalties Waived
Center for Aging Gets $5.2-Million Grant
Cerritos : Criticism of Black History Leads to Suspension, Scuffle
Glendale : Redevelopment Forum Set
Monterey Park : City Gets $100 Donation
Road Notes
Spending Dip Called Threat to Education : Finances: Heads of UC, Cal State and community college systems tell lawmakers that state's promise of providing a quality education beyond high school will be compromised. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Open Space to Remain
Keeping Big Firms Within Bounds JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
The following are selected entries from the crime logs of local law enforcement agencies between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9:
South Gate : City May Make Exceptions for Excluded Trash Haulers
Long Beach : Braude First to File for His Stepfather's Job in Congress
Monterey Park : Storefront Renovations
Glendora : Federal Grant Allocated
Judge Orders Release of Adjusted Census Data DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Urges End of Nuclear Arms Alerts : Disarmament: The weapons would be taken off combat status, ending long confrontation. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State 'Kids '92' Agenda Unveiled : Politics: A broad coalition calls for a platform of issues for children, including health insurance and an immediate end to welfare cuts. ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw : Artists' Salute a Success
People ALICIA DI RADO
Indio Does the County Fair Well RON EGGERS, Ron Eggers is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Temporary Help : Volunteers: Even if all you have to offer is a single free day, there are plenty of places that would welcome assistance on short notice. JOAN EASLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Easley is a Woodland Hills writer.
A Ball for People of All Ages ANNE KLARNER
FOCUS ON NEW HAMPSHIRE : New Hampshire may not mirror the rest of the country in its makeup, but it casts a huge reflection on presidential politics. Over a 40-year period, the state's primary has evolved into a crucial contest in the nominating process. Since 1952, every candidate who went on to win the White House first won his party's primary there. The 1992 primary will be Tuesday. : DEFINING THE TERRITORY
Vance Urges U.N. Peace Force Go to Yugoslavia From Reuters
Pining for Jesse Jackson to Talk That Talk BOB SIPCHEN
Billy Horne MIKE COIL
China's Foreign Minister Makes Vietnam Visit Reuters
Fund-Raiser Accused of Violating Court Restrictions PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pakistan Halts Kashmiri Militants' March : Asia: Police open fire on group near the politically sensitive border with the Indian-held sector. Twelve are killed. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgia Republic Will Sell Fighter Planes Reuters
Duarte : Appeal on House Size Denied
'They Just Took the Mexican Fellas Away' TIM RUTTEN
Dance Music on a Saturday Night
South Gate's Exclusive Trash Contract
U.S. to OK High-Tech Sales to Iran and Syria DOUGLAS FRANTZ and MURRAY WAAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Variety of Factors Can Garble the Candidates' Messages : Media: New Hampshire voters get varying, sometimes contradictory images of the contenders. The situation keeps primary pundits guessing. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Papers Say the Reforms Are Killing Them Associated Press
Advisory Panel OKs Playa Vista Channel : * Development: Construction might begin as early as mid-1995 for a marina community of condominiums and apartments, hotels, shops, restaurants and 750 boat slips. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra : Lawn Bowling on the Way
Florida City Comes Clean With Horse Diaper Law Associated Press
Award-winning guitarist David Starobin will perform Friday night in Claremont. IRENE CHANG
Federal Workers' Chief Hits Bush Budget : Labor: The leader of the government employees union tells Congress that the President, in calling for a cut in their pay, reneged on past promises. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting There Safely--Some Wet Roads Advice PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush, Evoking Gulf War, Opens Reelection Drive DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palomar Hospital Faces Loss of Trauma Care Status : Medicine: The facility has been idled by a walkout of surgeons. S.D. County may make the closure permanent. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the Quilters Are
D'Amato to Donate Suspicious Campaign Funds to Charity Associated Press
Environmentalists Call for Lujan to Quit Over Owl From Associated Press
2 Youths Saved After Harrowing Hike in Rain : Rescue: Spending a soggy, cold night in the mountains was not what the teen-agers had in mind when they went on a lark to Eaton Canyon. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Flintridge : Secession Petition OKd
Oil Recycling Firm Faces Criminal Charges : Environment: D.A. claims that hazardous waste was illegally stored at abandoned refinery site. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS STATE ASSEMBLY : GOP's Reed to Run in 41st District : * Politics: The former Santa Monica councilwoman is the best know Republican so far to jump into the race. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When to Invest in New Engine RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Gotti Plotted Slayings, Prosecutor Says JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Art House DALLAS M. JACKSON and Hours: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon Address: 909 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton Telephone: (714) 870-7119
Westchester : Massage Parlor Hearing Set
Philippines Dumps 'Nuisance Candidates' Reuters
DEA Reports Show Noriega Targeted Drug Barons From Associated Press
Orange County Gets Full Dose of Storm Chaos JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood : 2 Face Murder Trial
Alhambra : Interim City Manager
Cuomo, on Doorstep of N.H., Scores Bush : Economy: The New York governor attacks Administration policies at an address at Harvard, stirring more speculation about possible candidacy. KAREN TUMULTY and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Writer Salutes Best and Brightest Refugees DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carly Conley MIKE COIL
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : CS Los Angeles to Induct 5 Into Athletic Hall of Fame GARY KLEIN
Musical Anti-Freeze : The Radiators, those New Orleans rockers who spend most of their time touring, pull into Ventura. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On The Record
Officials Contributed to Sepulveda Basin Confusion : Delays: Motorists were trapped by rapidly rising waters after a series of communication breakdowns. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Puente : City to Sponsor Run
INTO THE NIGHT / KEVIN ALLMAN : Indian Film Premiere Offers Port in a Storm KEVIN ALLMAN
ELECTION: CITY COUNCILS : Latino Empowerment Among Top Issues : Voting: Residents in 19 Southeast cities will go to the polls April 14. Large number of seats vacated by departing incumbents assures some wide-open races, possible political realignments. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Word on the Street : Like New York Itself, Fifth Avenue Has Grown Tawdry in Places, but the Famous Shopping Boulevard Still Has Its Glamour GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GUTHRIE NAMED ARLO : A Knack for Cracking Up Listeners Has Earned Woody's Son a Legacy of His Own MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
He's Short in Stature, but Long on Ability : * Colleges: Sophomore David Lopez has become Pepperdine's starting point guard and one of the West Coast Conference's leading three-point shooters. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada Removes Duties to Stem Shopping in U.S. Reuters
Armchair Activism : Politics: 20/20 Vision mails out information cards that make it easy to become involved in today's issues. As one professor put it: 'You don't need to raise a ruckus to change public policy.' DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broncos Take an Up-Front Approach : Colleges: Behind a strong front line, Cal Poly Pomona women are nearing their 11th consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Assn. championship. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Winners Chosen in Photo Show
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : When Love's Gone Wrong: What Are the Signs?
ELECTION PREVIEW : 20 Candidates to Battle for 3 Council Seats RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Water-Saving Plan Works
San Gabriel : City Administrator Named
Round-the-World Balloon Attempt Near : Adventure: A crew of three will try to soar 22,000 miles nonstop in an experimental craft, more than six miles above the Northern Hemisphere. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dixon Offers to Repay Part of Missing Money MARK PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Drafts Guidelines on Condoms : * AIDS: They would be made available on high school campuses. Board members had disagreed on method of distribution. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains Claim 4 Lives; 6 Missing : Downpour: Couple are smothered by mud in their bedroom. A man drowns when Ventura trailer park homes are swept into the sea. The next storm is expected late Friday. JESSE KATZ and MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Unsinkable Hirschfeld Planning a Comeback : Personality: After disastrous period in Miami, including getting only 1,600 votes for mayor, the entrepreneur is back in Manhattan. MOLLY GORDY, NEWSDAY
Culver City : Development Director Hired
Illegal Landlords Ordered to Pay Moving Costs : Rentals: Council action aims to protect tenants while ridding the city of garage apartments. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Heart Strings' Is the Star of 3-Act Gala DAVID NELSON
Design Flaws at Hospital Get Surgery DIRK SUTRO
ELECTION PREVIEW : Growth, Planning Split Candidates : * Some are calling for a more bold approach to help the city's struggling economy. The April 14 election will fill 3 seats. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Releases '69 Letter on ROTC and Draft Status : Politics: Candidate acts to preempt critics. Document shows political ambitions, opposition to Vietnam War. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Correct' Quaff : Beer: Rhino Chasers bills itself as an environmentally aware brew. The African Wildlife Foundation gets 51% of the profits, which are used to help protect endangered species. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peking Panda a Fleck of Gold in Neon Glare DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
Study Doubts Early AZT Use Prolongs Life ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Murderer Faces Life Sentence : Crime: First-degree verdict comes after victim's family refused to sanction plea bargain in 1990 slaying. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Southland, Recession Has Hit O.C. Hardest : Jobs: Yet the county is better off now than it was during the 1981-82 downturn, Cal State study indicates. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Names New Head of Northwest-Area Programs
ELECTION PREVIEW : Campaigns Reflecting Tough Times in City That's Known for Affluence : * Nine-candidate field is the largest in recent memory. Each has agreed on a $50,000 spending cap. School funding and crime are among the top issues. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Will Create Its Own Army : Military: Yeltsin decree is expected as an accord on unified forces eludes the Commonwealth. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fierce Mudflow Kills Ventura Couple as They Sleep TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Eisenberg Short Story Collection Looking for a Sense of Place : UNDER THE 82ND AIRBORNE By Deborah Eisenberg Farrar, Straus & Giroux $18.95; 253 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Powers of Press, Politicians Clash in Probe of News Leaks : Senate: Testimony in Thomas-Hill and 'Keating Five' investigation begins today. Reporters say they will cite First Amendment, not reveal sources. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker on Tour for Human Rights : Diplomacy: He preaches democracy and assails Iran on visits to Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Into the Realm of Tabloids : Never before has tabloid journalism been such a growth industry. In an age of 'infotainment,' the line separating it from mainstream media often seems a blur. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rewrite Script for Rape Trials DIANNE KLEIN
Highway Patrol Offers Tips on Driving in the Rain
Shy 14-Year-Old Lets Figure Skating Title Do Her Talking : Cerritos: Caroline Song won the national junior championship last month. Her profiency at jumps already has some experts predicting an Olympic medal in her future. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 of 4 Councilmen Face Challenges in Redrawn Districts BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Haddad Guilty on 5 Charges
Mother Testifies That Baby Girl Looks Like Her Doctor Associated Press
'Quilt in a Day' Saves Stitches : Eleanor Burns believes quilting should be quick, easy and inexpensive. CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handling the Deluge : System Easily Absorbs Storm's Runoff : * The Ballona Channel is the final conduit of a multibillion-dollar drainage network. Although it is virtually invisible, the system has tamed an area that was once subject to massive flooding. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Plans New Building, Campus Road VIKEN BERBERIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rains Claim 4 Lives; 6 Missing : Downpour: Couple are smothered by mud in their bedroom. A man drowns when Ventura trailer park homes are swept into the sea. The next storm is expected late Friday. JESSE KATZ and MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tustin Marine Lost at Sea in Copter Accident RON SOBLE and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storm Proves Value of Flood Controls : Engineering: The sprawling network of dams and canals has functioned well during the rains, experts say. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey : Police Dept. to Stay but Its Expenses Will Be Examined
Killer Floods Ravage Ventura : Storm: Heavy rains wash motor homes into the ocean and force most freeways to close. Gov. Wilson declares a state of emergency. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Facts, Figures and Comments From Area Events : PREPS GARY KLEIN
Resale Shop Has Designer Menswear for Less GERI COOK
In Good Company : 17-Year-Old Actress Is on 6-Month Tour With Professional Troupe in 'Heart Strings' TRISHA GINSBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Canyon Residents Prepare for Worst : Emergency: Pasadena Glen homeowners use sandbags to protect property. They are accustomed to the ferocity of nature. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Selected to Build Industrial Park IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Aircraft to Close Division in South O.C. DEAN TAKAHASHI and SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dana Point, San Clemente Skiers Missing on Mt. Baldy BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Stolen? 'Nonsense,' Russian Asserts : Relief: But official admits problems in distributing the food and medicine now pouring in. TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fertility Doctor's Case Raises Ethical Concerns : Health: Physician's secret use of his own sperm violates his patients' privacy, experts say. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Knew of Flood Risk at RV Resort : Safety: Early-warning plan was required for project at mouth of Ventura River. But it is unclear if there was any attempt to implement one before vehicles were swept into ocean. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How The Area's Top Prep Basketball Teams Fared
Benefits of Cooperative Learning MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her column appears weekly
La Puente : Water Tower Approved
Long Beach : 2 Elementary Schools to Go Year-Round a Year Early
San Dimas : Council Alters Curfew Law
Thrice-Cleansed : Special east county sites for the storage of reclaimed water in times of plenty for use in times of shortage are under study. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Sergeant Who Won Bias Lawsuit Demoted; Attorney Claims Harassment PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIX 'N' MATCH : Whether You're Looking for Love or Just a Tennis Partner, There's a Singles Group for You KEN WILLIAMS, Ken Williams is a member of the Calendar staff of The Times Orange County Edition.
Glendale : Delay on Auto Row Plan
Marina del Rey : Commercial Growth Limits
Stitches That Stand the Test of Time CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Hot Ticket : Sunday's opening of the Mayfair Theatre in Ventura was a sellout for a showing of 'Madame Bovary.' LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC / DANCE : At Ballet Pacifica, Dance as Destiny CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
HEY, CLOWNS!: LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! : American Children's Theatre Gives 'Jack and the Beanstalk' a Good Goosing CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Star Performance : George Burns will make appearances at the two Santa Ynez Valley Hospital fund-raisers. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pippin to Pearmain : Several specialty varieties can be purchased at farmers' markets, but they're grown outside the county. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES : Boston-Based : The octet is 'a bizarre sort of cross between the English Beat and Megadeth.' BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Closer to the Touch : The Santa Barbara Zoo has a different mix of animals in a new Discovery Area. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rain Flows Into Intricate System of Dams, Channels : Storm: Engineers from the Department of Public Works monitor the weather-control system from their 'war room.' BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Bistro Offers Valentine's Feast BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Few Salvadorans Here Plan Return to Homeland Soon ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
UCLA Chicano Studies Unit Urged
STYLE : Living Just for Today : Those who are haunted by the irreversible may be baffled by the tattoo trend. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GETAWAY DINING : Tips for Skiers Who Want to Make a Mountain Out of a Menu BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
COMEDY : Matt Weinhold: High Energy With Lower Hair DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Restaurant Offers Food for Vegans and Synchronicity, Too MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
THEATER REVIEW 'A DOLL'S HOUSE' : On the Home Front : The play from the late 19th Century about marriage and women's status is still relevant today. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coffee Klatch : Proprietors set up their establishment because people need 'a third place' to be themselves between work and home. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER NEWS : A Moving Situation : The light opera company's interest in a new venue could lead to a fuller drama calendar in downtown Santa Barbara. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hike in Eaton Canyon Leads to Scary Night, Dangerous Rescue DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When the Water Gods Get Angry, Little 'Temple' Aims to Appease AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture and urban design.
New Generation of Fans Smitten by Allure of Actress Maria Montez : Popularity of '40s-Era Star Rises, Thanks to Cable TV and Video GEORGE HADLEY-GARCIA, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO; George Hadley-Garcia is the author of the book "Hispanic Hollywood."
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : New Music Maker : Composer William Kraft will officially get UC Santa Barbara's Sherril C. Corwin Chair this weekend. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Say It With Skin : As Valentine's Day approaches, tattoo artists expect demand to increase for their etched sentiments. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : Mental L-Apse : Another Coors billboard has done it again to Filmore (oops! Fillmore). Who's to blame? LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote Seen as Litmus Test for Latinos TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Matter Where You Sit, Lookers Has a View T. D. SMITH
THEATER REVIEW 'LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE' : Operetta Redux : Camarillo Community Theater's production is ambitious and delightful--despite the mess of a libretto. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Entertainment ELENA KELLNER
SMORGASBORD FOOD TOPICS : Key Ingredients : Two restaurants, the Wine Cask and Wheeler Hot Springs, have each added new chefs to their staffs. SANDRA KAY SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coro Foundation Puts Tomorrow's Leaders in Position to Succeed ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
SPORTS
Harbor Can't Keep Pace With Compton : Basketball: Tartars' Curt Smith and Jason Carmichael combine for 73 points in 109-102 victory. DAVE SHEININ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curtain Call for Nathan : Ex-Capistrano Valley Guard Wins Over BYU Fans With Clutch Shots, Unselfish Play CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley's Weir Finds Help From Above
Prep Notes
Notes BOB LOCHNER, From Staff and Wire Reports
You Can't Get There From Val d'Isere BOB LOCHNER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
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As Debuts Go, Brown's Is a Winner : Pro basketball: Clippers blow an early 15-point lead but end up coming back for a 97-95 victory over Houston. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNSET LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Edison Closing In on Championship MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Manning's Last-Minute Basket Gives Trabuco Hills the Title TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Prep Notes MARTIN BECK
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ANGELUS LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Has an Ordinary Night, Still Wins by 15 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Twilight Agenda Given 126 Pounds for San Antonio, Lukases Unhappy BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant Clinches Tie for East Valley Title With 71-56 Victory T. C. PORTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLNC In Search of One Good Tiebreaker DAVE McKIBBEN
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Barons, Red Devils Going in Opposite Directions KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Notes Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Trail Blazers, Drexler Have Suns on Run DAN HAFNER
New IOC Rules Could Make Eagles Extinct MAL FLORENCE
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Nichols Lifts Gulls to Victory From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes RANDY HARVEY, From Staff and Wire Reports
Crespi Stays in the Hunt for Mission Title PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daniels, Eichhorn Come to Terms Staff and Wire Reports
TOREROS BULLISH ABOUT SPORTS : Iannacone Studies Future ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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NHL ROUNDUP : Canucks Pretenders in 5-2 Loss DAN HAFNER
Crashes Take Out Primary Cars of Foyt, Four Others at Daytona From Associated Press
DATELINE: Albertville MIKE KUPPER
Meeting the Challenge : Against the Advice of Many, Butler Stayed at UCLA, and the Bruins Are Glad He Did JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norris Starts Daily Workouts
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Pulls Away, Clinches at Least a Share of Title STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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SOUTH COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Wins Title With Simple Plan MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Itoh Moves Closer to Cutting Edge : Relocating Near Burbank Rink Beneficial to Up-and-Coming Figure Skater JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Beats University in Two Overtimes
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ORANGE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Savanna Still Has a Chance to Finish First FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : High-Flying Conner Knows His Way Around Most Airports RICH ROBERTS
He Is a Giver, Not a Taker : Lion Point Guard Walker Has More Assists Than Shots ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Siblings Provide the Spice on Ice MIKE DOWNEY
Patterson Heard Cus Teach Class JIM MURRAY
Quick-Draw Curto Has Soft Touch : Basketball: Liberty Christian's 5-11 forward leads Orange County with a 28.1 scoring average. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Sky Panel Tours CSUN With Eye Toward Expansion MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTES : Hot Goalie LeBlanc Gets His Third Start HELENE ELLIOTT, From Staff and Wire Reports
USC Now 24-0 Against Northridge in Volleyball THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Women Eye Postseason MARTIN BECK
PREP ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Defeats Troy, 1-0, on Gugler's Goal
Just What They Needed : After NHL Years, Mantha Sparks U.S. Hockey and U.S. Hockey Sparks Him HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
MOTOR RACING : NASCAR's Newest Westerner Makes Waves Down South SHAV GLICK
Syracuse Finds Rules Violations From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP NOTES : Buenafe, Rollinson to Coach in County All-Star Football Game TOM HAMILTON
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Minnesota Turns It Around Against Indiana From Associated Press
High School Roundup
MSL Owners Move To Build Credit, Credibility : Soccer: Deadline for financial documents is part of plan to boost effort for expansion. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Bennett Will Leave His Heart in City by the (Green) Bay GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
THE OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Her Gold Medal Is No Accident : Speedskating: Germany's Boerner recovers from hit-and-run injuries to win 1,500. Blair coasts to 21st place. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Transfers Don't Miss Anything GARY KLEIN
Rains Wash Out Los Alamitos Card : Weather: America's Cup, college and high school competition also postponed by storm. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ski-and-Shoot Game Not for U.S. : Biathlon: Americans finish well behind Germans, but they're not disappointed. MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
CENTURY LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Late Defensive Stand Helps Foothill Hold Off Villa Park CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking His Game to Different Level : Football: Mac McKinnie, who played eight-man football at Chadwick, has earned a scholarship to Southern Methodist University. DAVE SHEININ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revamped Cleveland Posts Upset : Prep basketball: Two recent additions to the Cavalier roster pave the way to a 52-51 victory over Kennedy. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Difference Too Steep for U.S. Women : Luge: Myler finishes fifth, best by any American. Austrians win the gold and silver. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Riverside Could Be Tough Again MITCH POLIN
AMERICA'S CUP '92 : Koch, Melges Roll With Punch Lines : Sailing: Dennis Conner's struggling entry is main topic of discussion. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Czechs Back With Win Over Unified Team : Hockey: Rosol's goal with 3:18 left is good for a 4-3 victory over the former Soviet Union and a share of first place with Canada in Pool B. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Taft Takes Step Toward League Title, 95-75
Firing Stirs Wyoming Memories : Basketball: Some wonder why Brandenburg left. Others wonder why the magic touch left Brandenburg. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Siblings Provide the Spice on Ice MIKE DOWNEY
ENTERTAINMENT
Williams Puts Money Where His Mouth Is ROBERT EPSTEIN
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Nanci Griffith at Home on the Range : Singer Goes From Pop Anthems to Folk-Tinged Reveries to a Fun-Loving Hillbilly Stomp MIKE BOEHM
POP REVIEW : A Low-Energy Billy Eckstine at Vine St. DON HECKMAN and * Eckstine will appear at the Vine St. Bar & Grill through Sunday night.
MUSIC REVIEW : Baroque Revival at Barclay TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Cinema Editors List Nominees LEE MARGULIES
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Festival Will Screen 'Europa, Europa' Feb. 23
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : Cuarteto Performs at Center : * The players are eloquent and committed spokesmen for literature by Latin American and Spanish composers. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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Video Rental Chart : 'Thelma & Louise' Still Leads the Pack DENNIS HUNT
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Writers Guild Nominees for Best Screenplay DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Eyes Have It in Gonzales' Act : * Jazz: The saxophonist moves around the stage and looks directly at audience while he performs, striving to entertain them. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DGA Picks Nominees for Top Commercials
A Star-Studded Brouhaha : Letter for a Gala Fund-Raiser Is the Buzz of Hollywood ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hole: Angry Love Songs CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : A Mix of Romper Room and Science Lab DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Latino Fight for Air Time KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dancers Hope to Shatter Stereotypes : * The Arts: American Indian Dance Theater brings audiences the beauty and truth in tribal performing arts. 'The dances reflect the living culture, and a vital reality.' ANDREA HEIMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Beehive' Success May Unite Theatre in Old Town, SDSU NANCY CHURNIN
FCC Panel Rejects Walker Complaint : * Broadcasting: Channel 2 anchorwoman accused radio station KFI-AM of personal attacks during talk-show discussions of her pregnancy. DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Universal Wants Cheaper Tuesdays : * Movies: The studio asks theater operators to offer half-price tickets to its films one day a week. Some chains will comply. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : A Standard Look for Old Favorite : * Buena Park Civic Theatre's 'Hello, Dolly!' is an enthusiastic--even frantic--production, but it's not especially inventive. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Hughes Aircraft Will Move Division to Carlsbad; Number of Jobs in Doubt EAN TAKAHASHI and SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Saudis May Be Asking OPEC for Oil-Output Compromise : Energy: The country's petroleum minister wants the cartel to chop 5% to 6% from its current output, an Arab official says in Geneva. From Reuters
Anaheim Plans Update for Its Industrial Area : Planning: The focal point would be two rail stations. The district contains 2,000 firms that make up 60% of the city's industrial capacity. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investors Jump at Offering of 10-Year Treasury Notes From Times Wire Services
Agriculture Anne Michaud / Times free-lance writer
Agriculture Anne Michaud / Times free-lance writer
Waiver Agreement Allows Keating to Keep His Lawyer From a Times Staff Writer
Agriculture Anne Michaud / Times free-lance writer
Northrop to Lay Off 1,000 Workers : Aerospace: The cuts in its Southland aircraft division will begin within the next 90 days and are expected to be completed by the end of the year. KEVIN E. CULLINANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Fed Chief Speaks, Few Understand What He's Said From Reuters
Dow Advances 25.26 for Another Record Close : Market Overview
It's Up to the States to Blaze Fiber Trail MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Trimedyne to Sell Stock Shares
Restructuring Gives TRW Big Losses for Quarter, Year From Times Wire Services
Insurance Plan With a Bombshell in It Reuters
Cray to Use DEC Chip in New Line of Computers From Reuters
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Q&A : Why Flood Losses Often Not Insured CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Insurance Chief Unveils Plan to Offer Universal Coverage : Health care: John Garamendi's proposal would give every Californian access to an HMO. Those wanting greater choice could pay more. Payroll taxes would fund it. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Mexico Meetings, Cox Sees O.C. Profits : Trade: Newport Beach GOP congressman leads business leaders in meetings with President Salinas. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
B of A Imposes Heavy Fees on Refinance Bids : Real estate: In an effort to discourage 'frivolous' applications, the bank is requiring up to $3,250 in advance for a $200,000 loan. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Software for Small Businesses RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Rain Brings Flood of Business for Sandbag Suppliers JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Will Announce a Lab to Develop Supercomputers From Associated Press
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Sears to Eliminate 600 More Jobs By Mid-April : Retailing: Thirty-six offices will be closed in the cost-cutting move. A savings of $50 million is expected. From Associated Press
AGRICULTURE : Strawberry Growers at Treasure Farms Ready for a Rainy Day Anne Michaud / Times free-lance writer
Rains Soak Some, Profit Others : Commerce: The storms disrupt firms such as produce growers--and consumers may face higher prices. But they help companies such as tow truck operators. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coal Industry Nears Boiling Point Over Insurance Coverage : Labor: Unions warn that bitter strikes are ahead unless problems are resolved that threaten health benefits for 120,000 retired miners and their dependents. MARTHA BRYSON HODEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carolco Pictures Sells Some Film Rights to Raise Cash : Movies: Spelling Entertainment will air the productions on TV. The deal is for $64 million. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curtain Falling on Video Venture : Divestiture: Bergen Brunswig is negotiating to sell the Commtron videocassette distributor it acquired in '82. Wall Street applauds. GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Chief Offers Universal Health Care Plan : Proposal: John Garamendi's plan would give every Californian access to an HMO. Those wanting greater choice could pay more. Payroll taxes would fund it. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains Soak Some, Profit Others : Commerce: The storm disrupts produce growers but helps a Dana Point roofer and Mission Viejo tire dealer--though they fight off fatigue. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even Those Not Hit Hard Are Feeling Impact of Recession TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Many Firms Find Cupid's Arrow Tops Recession's Barb CRISSY GONZALEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A Imposes Hefty Fees to Stem Tide of Refinance Requests : Real estate: In an effort to discourage 'frivolous' applications, the bank is requiring up to $3,000 in advance for a $200,000 loan. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
How Much Is That Toffee in the Window? CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Forbidden Palace to Bamboo Plaza BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brioche in Bed: A Crumbless Romance NATHALIE DUPREE, Dupree is a cookbook author
He Loves Me, Mother, I Know It! He Gave Me a Pizza! BARBARA HANSEN
The Stuff of Life
That Old Sweet Story MINNIE BERNARDINO
That Old Sweet Story BARBARA HANSEN
For His Six and Only KATHIE JENKINS
The Marshmallow Center of Beverly Hills ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
That Old Sweet Story CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Secret Sauce for Sea Bass: Olives and Arugula ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Smart Cookie Maker MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES FOOD WRITER
On Broadway JONATHAN GOLD
Sweet and Low RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Eat American CHARLES PERRY
Memoirs of a Sugar Baby ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fudging: The Facts JOAN DRAKE
Can the Men With Purple Toes Save Burgundy? DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Sucker Food LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
That Old Sweet Story KATHIE JENKINS
Lentil Salad, Fried Mozzarella ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montana Biscuit Co. KATHIE JENKINS
The Case of the Disappearing Near-Beer DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Marzipan of the Stars BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fish Fight: Whose Pollock Is It Anyway? DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Simple Problem of Editing : SIMPLE ART OF VIETNAMESE COOKING, By Binh Duong and Marcia Kiesel (Prentice Hall Press: $30; 384pp.) ANNE MENDELSON
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