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What happened on February 23, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Skier Was Going 84 M.P.H. Before His Fatal Impact : Accident: Father says 24-year-old victim was 'a thrill-seeking guy--but he was careful.' Crash's cause is as yet unknown. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Double Life of Tony Bridges : Slayings: The Santa Paula auto dealer was a respected businessman by day who lived in the fast lane by night. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is It a Spaceship? A Woman's Form? Guess Again : Architecture: Some residents call it an eyesore, but Fresno's new City Hall seems certain to revise the community's image. JOE BIGHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miracles of Science Buoy USD Contest DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father, Son Admit Doctoring Lottery Tickets From Associated Press
County's Japanese Firms Taking Heat : Business: Tokyo's comments only fan flames of U.S. resentment, executives say. Damage control is planned. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Stars Tell Juveniles to Run to Daylight : Outreach: Religious NFL players visit teen-agers at various county facilities for troubled youths. 'We want to give you hope,' one athlete says. ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Skaters Take to Rink in Hopes of Matching Kristi LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Refuge for Canada Geese
Planners Cited Flooding Risks Before RV Park Won Approval : Storms: This month's flash flood has prompted debate over whether to allow motor homes to return to the mouth of the Ventura River. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Dream Could Turn to Nightmare : Sports: Hiring basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, with his blemished past, isn't worth the risk of sullying a hard-earned academic reputation. ROGER CUNNIFF, Roger Cunniff is a professor of history at San Diego State University and a sports fan
Officers Shoot, Kill 2 Armed Men in Separate Incidents
Memo Flap Obscures the Real Issue
Valley College Calls for Halt to Sharing Its District Funds : Education: Money from the Van Nuys campus has been used to help the system's smaller schools. Students and faculty say they have made too many sacrifices. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nevadans Weigh Big Increase in Residents From Associated Press
The Spill at a Glance
Crews Halt Leaking of Raw Sewage Into Arroyo
Notes about your surroundings.
Health Plan Is Yielding Rewards, County Says : Fitness: About 600 workers in a Wellness Program are learning to change their lifestyles. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Transportation Engineer Joins Critics of Chatsworth Court : Buildings: The official says access to the site is too limited. His department proposes consideration of alternative areas. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dana Point Should Vote on General Plan : * Council Can Calm Troubled Waters by Not Fighting Petitions for Ballot Initiative
A Knee-Deep Deluge Soaks Trainee's Zeal DONNETTE DUNBAR
'Adopt-a-Trail' Plan Is on Right Track : * Hikers, Bikers and Equestrians Can Be Benefited in a Budget-Conscious Manner
Joining Efforts to Gang Up on Gangs : * It's Everyone's Fight, and One the County Must Win
El Toro Logical Choice for Commercial Air Use, Maybe as Low-Security Prison
Reporting Allegations
Another Sign of Ignorance in County
Council Spectacle
A Simple Solution
Sewage Spill Blame
Sorry State of Public School System Is a Case for Private Schools Initiative
Keep Warner Ridge Moving
Extasy Protests Not Nonsense
Liquor Isn't What City Needs
Hedging Harassment
Auto Parts Weren't Stolen
Legalize Aliens
Stamp of Disapproval on Rohrabacher
200 Christian Ministers Vow to Sermonize Against Anti-Semitism JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Plane Hits Fence at Airport
Education Program
Girl Scout Program Unique to Girls
Ad Prompts Serious Soul-Searching
Irvine Co. Projects Called 'Class Job'
Storms Take Toll on Hiking Trails, Mountain Roads MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mud and Sunshine : Cleanup: Visitors return to Sepulveda Basin only to find many recreation areas closed. It may be two months before everything is open again. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Feb. 23-29
Finder of Saroyan's Oscar Named as Figure in Betting Probe From Associated Press
Man Waiting at Red Light Shot by Gunman From Another Car VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Clerics Pledge Sermons on Holocaust : Religion: Christian group founded by Jewish businessman promises to preach against anti-Semitism. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keller Resigns as City Clerk of Hawthorne After Criticism : Government: Council has 30 days to decide whether to appoint a pro tem successor or schedule an election in November. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Hueneme Puts Limits on Passport Service
Return Fire on Dannemeyer, AIDS
Return Fire on Dannemeyer, AIDS
Architects Should Plan for Rain
Obituaries
Super Lotto Results: Feb. 22
Free-Lance Movie Critic Likes to Chalk Up His Successes MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Picture That Said the Wrong Thing
Turning a Blind Eye to Cultural Awareness : Multiculturalism: Some parents undercut important lessons of Black History Month. CAROL PERRUSO, Carol Perruso is the Opinion Page editor for The Times San Diego County Edition
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : The City Council appreciates you--want a certificate to prove it? JANET RAE-DUPREE, with staff reports
Teen Shoots at Brother but Kills 2-Year-Old in Yard, Police Say
Pilot Dies as Plane Crashes Into Field
'Birdbrains' Are a Flourishing Species
Relentless Anti-Gang Lessons Urged : Schools: Violence shows that students need to be 'surrounded' with the message throughout curricula, educators say. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illegal Immigrants
2 Guests at Palmdale Party Fatally Stabbed
ELECTIONS : Torrance Candidates Targeting Treasurer After $6-Million Loss DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Releases Boy Rescued From Pool
Proposed Police Gun Range Put to a Noise Test in Simi PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli, Lebanese Envoys Disagree on Mideast Outlook : Talk: The two consuls general differ on prospects for settlement in their speech in Anaheim, moderated by Costa Mesa Councilman Peter F. Buffa. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sperm Bank Seeks to Bridge Gap in Donor Identification From the Washington Post
No Way to Treat a Lady of Charity
COMMENTARY ON CHARITIES : Attempts to Aid the Homeless Go Unanswered on Weekends : The needy will not get help because many shelters operate only during their normal business hours. BOBBY D. YOUNGBLOOD, Bobby D. Youngblood is a retired Orange County judge living in Orange
Back From the Dead : Recovery: Juan Camacho is putting his life back together after fighting for his life on a freeway center median following a run-in with a hit-and-run driver 18 months ago. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marcos Firm Leaks News That the U.S. Economy Is Sealing Itself Up TONY PERRY
City Sets Sights on CRA Funds to Pay for Services : Government: Pressure is growing to tap the redevelopment agency's resources to pay for police and fire operations. Some question legality of such action without legislation. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Credits Roll at County's Biggest Theater MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Say Cheese ! But in This Lingerie, Does It Really Matter? DANA PARSONS
High-Volume Debate Over Low-Flows : Conservation: State Sen. Lucy Killea has joined the line of legislators pushing bills to require the water-saving toilets. But not everyone thinks they're a good idea. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paying a 50-Year Debt : UCLA Makes a Gesture to Woman for Her World War II Internment ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Ultimate Sports Bar : Athletes unwind at the Forum Club after games, and celebrities are often present. Jerry Buss' private dining room is there. And non-VIPs will go to any lengths to try to get inside. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Post Office Warns of Fake Employment Ads
No Pejorative Nicknames
62 Students Aboard Bus Uninjured in Accident VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secluded Wonders : Waterfalls Gushing After Recent Rains Are Drawing Many to Canyons DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indian Official Calls for City to Curb Racist Sales Displays From Associated Press
OXNARD : Kiwanis Club Lauds Traffic Officer SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
When Tough Times Hit Homes--Hard : Recession: Emotional overload caused by economic stress can lead to violence, abuse and family disintegration, experts say. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fancy Footwork Used to Dodge Dancing Ban JOE BIGHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officials Expect Few New Cases of Cholera : Health: The incubation period for the sometimes fatal disease has passed, they say. Outbreak occurred among those aboard South American flight to LAX. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Shootist' Bank Robber Sought by FBI
Effort to Save Waikiki Beach Bogged Down as Sands of Time Slip Away : Tourism: It is badly eroded, but attempts to rebuild it are mired in a quicksand of territorial law, concerns of surfers and decades of studies. EMILY LOONEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
An Honest Man
Sorry State of Public School System Is a Case for Private Schools Initiative
Smoking at Stadium
BOOKS
'A Wild and Private Place' : MARGARET WISE BROWN; Awakened by the Moon, By Leonard S. Marcus (Beacon Press: $24.95; 352 pp., illustrated) Tobi Tobias, Tobias' most recent book for children is "Pot Luck," forthcoming from Lothrop, Lee & Shepard. She is the dance critic for New York Magazine
A Place in Black History : HIGH COTTON, By Darryl Pinckney (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22.95; 295 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Nonfiction E. W. Alexander
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
World of His Fathers : UNTO THE SONS, By Gay Talese (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 633 pp.) William Broyles Jr., Broyles is the author of "Brothers in Arms: A Journey From War to Peace" (Alfred A. Knopf)
Plums, By JOSEPH BRUCHAC III
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Street Theater : THE HEART OF THE WORLD, By Nik Cohn (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 371 pp.) Larry Wallberg, Wallberg writes frequently on the arts for the Wall Street Journal and other publications. He lives a block off Broadway
If Kennedy Had Lived . . . : JFK AND VIETNAM; Deception, Intrigue, and the Struggle for Power, By John M. Newman (Warner Books: $22.95; 506 pp.) Leonard Bushkoff, Bushkoff, who worked in the Historical Division of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is writing "From Pearl Harbor to Saigon: America's Thirty - Years War in Asia."
Where a Range Is Not a Stove : COWBOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS, By Pam Houston (W. W. Norton: $19.95; 171 pp.) Judith Freeman, Freeman's most recent novel is "Set for Life."
Intellectual Adjunct to the Games : BARCELONA, By Robert Hughes (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 416 pp., illustrated) Jan Morris, Morris' next book, on Sydney, Australia, will be published by Random House in August
The Appalachia of New England : COLD TIMES, By Elizabeth Jordan Moore (Summit Books: $20; 412 pp.) Wanda Urbanska, Urbanska is co-author of "Simple Living: One Couple's Search for a Better Life," published by Viking in January
Brilliant After the Six Million JACK MILES, Miles, a member of The Times' Editorial Board, is president of the National Book Critics Circle
Free Salman Rushdie DIGBY DIEHL, Diehl, book columnist for Playboy magazine and the Prodigy network, is a member of the board of PEN West
REAL ESTATE
Just for Laughs: Brentwood Villa RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Improvement : Top-of-Line Dishwashers Super-Quiet, Efficient JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Times Home Fair Offers Help for Buyers, Sellers
Surplus Property to Be Sold by U.S.
90-Day Listing Keeps Agent's Attention on Work ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riverside County
For Spring Greenery, Lawn Needs Feeding California Assn. of Nurserymen
Used Eyeglasses Sought to Be Given to Needy
Rey Named Top Agent
Mate Returns to Redone Home HILLARY HAUSER, Hauser is a free-lance writer living in Summerland. and
Interrupter Can Prevent Electric Shock From Reader's Digest
Home Improvement : Increase Insulation to Cut Down Heat Loss From Popular Mechanics
Your Mortgage : Spouse's Credit Record No Reflection on Mate DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Requires the Notice in Writing Special to The Times
USC Honors Two Alumni Architects
Women in Architecture Offer Scholarships
ASK THE INDOOR GARDENER : Gardening : Dieffenbachia Among Poisonous Houseplants JOEL RAPP, Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer , the gardening editor of Redbook magazine and is heard Sunday mornings on KGIL radio.
AUCTIONS : Los Angeles County
CRITIQUE Rising Above the Ordinary : Sanwa Bank Plaza, 777 Tower Show Class Predecessors Lack LEON WHITESON, Whiteson is a free-lance writer who covers architecture for The Times. and
Home Improvement : The Nuts and Bolts of Fasteners A. J. HAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County
NEWS
Jerry Blunt; Teacher, Writer Helped Found City College Drama Program
Beyond Hope : Mel Harris' Life After 'thirtysomething' Is Non-Stop Work SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BLACK CHURCH LIFE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA : Gospel of St. Brigid's : The South-Central L.A. parish provides its members a spiritual home filled with a sense of self and a sense of joy. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maker of Stroller Found Not Liable in Boy's Death : * Courts: Verdict comes more than four years after the 5-month-old boy died. His head apparently became caught between the armrest and seat. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Around-the-World Balloon Flight Put Off Till November From Associated Press
Pension Changes Could Cost Taxpayers Millions : L.A. County: Counting of fringe benefits will raise retirement pay of officials, supervisors by 19% or more. FREDERICK M. MUIR and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mystery Shipwreck May Rewrite History PAUL ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawsuits Expected After Japan Refuses to Compensate Sex Slaves From Associated Press
Top Universities Rush to Profit From Biotechnology : Life sciences: The industry is on the move in the Northeast, led by Johns Hopkins. Stanford and UC Berkeley lead the West. ALEX DOMINGUEZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
French Canadians in New England Watch Cultural Identity Fade JEFF DONN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Art of Junk BILL HIGGINS
COLUMN ONE : Military Combat in Job Market : With defense cutbacks, many officers will be forced into retirement. They face the prospect of lower status and less responsibility in the civilian workplace. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Secret Effort Helped Iraq Build Its War Machine : Persian Gulf: Documents show that 9 months before Hussein's invasion of Kuwait the President approved $1 billion in aid. Objections from others were suppressed. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and MURRAY WAAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Frantz is a Times staff writer and Waas is a special correspondent.
TBS programs set out to 'Save the Earth' in a monthlong campaign LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteer Teams Patrol Gay Strip : Civic activism: Their mission is to avert late-night incidents of gay-bashing. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Urge Restructuring in More Schools : * Education: At its simplest, the reconfiguration of certain grades relieves overcrowding. But it's also seen as a means to help address students' psychological and academic needs. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redistricting: This Time It's a 'Revolution' for Candidates : Politics: New district boundaries have caused some legislators to move, some to drop out and others to become virtual strangers to their new constituents. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Half-Court Gamble : Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. J Take It to the Hoop in $19.95 'Clash' STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Says He'd Prefer Jail to Paying Trash Bill : Courts: Francis Craft refuses again to pay collection charges for garbage he says he doesn't have. Judge gives him two more months. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Whistle-Blower's Firing Is Blocked From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : NRC Calls A-Plant Storage Plan Safe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irwindale : Tutor Plan Action Delayed
Iraqi Meets With Saudis to Discuss Hussein's Ouster From Associated Press
Price Put on Rebels Associated Press
Carter Praises Tsongas, but No Endorsement CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : GAMES : Striking It Rich JEANNINE STEIN
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FASHION : Art That Fits to a T R. DANIEL FOSTER
White House Tries to Dump Bush's Political Liabilities JAMES GERSTENZANG and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Writing for the Screen? It's a Joke THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Malibu Lifts Ban for Some Building Projects
Getting Caught in the Middle Is Awful Place To Be DIANNE KLEIN
Ousted Leader, Haitian Negotiators Meet in U.S. From Times Wire Services
Gunman Wounds Three Near Philadelphia Trolley Reuters
Sheriff's Deputies' Actions Get High Marks
He's Down on Myers, and Down on the Press
Storm Runoff and Santa Monica Bay
2 New Programs to Offer Experimental AIDS Drug : Health: Maker of DDC will provide the medication along with AZT. Underground supplies have waned after FDA warning. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coastal Panel Weighs Offer of Parkland : * Development: A possible quid pro quo. In return for donating 80 acres, a builder reportedly wants the state to settle a dispute that has held up construction at another site. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sides in Haiti Dispute Consider 3-Point OAS Plan From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Grenade Kills Mourner, Hurts 4 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pope Tells Africans to Blend Church, Customs Associated Press
For Schizophrenic's Family, the Pain and Love Are Inseparable : Mental illness: At first Jimmy seemed like any other kid. His sister describes losing her cherished childhood playmate. ANITA SNOW, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fringe Party Wins Funds, If Not Voters : Politics: New Alliance group appeals to outsiders and the disillusioned. But its knack for bringing in money is envy of many rivals in the mainstream. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saliva Test May Be Used in AIDS Detection Reuters
Back From the Dead : He Clung to Life for Days Along the Freeway; Now He Struggles to Recover and Find Work JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storms Pummel Texas, Louisiana, Whip Up Twisters From Associated Press
A Bus Commuter's Dream Reaches the End of the Line MICHELLE WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swiss Alpine Rail Line Again in Works HANNS NEUERBOURG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grant for Computer Lab
Liberian Rebel Leader Executed for Killing Rival Reuters
Vital Statistics on Diplomatic Corps From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : ALGERIA : Council Moves on Human Rights From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Differing Views About Extending the 710 Freeway
Only Angels Can Grant Autry's Fondest Wish : Profile: The 84-year-old 'Singing Cowboy' has amassed fame and fortune, but what's missing from his fairy-tale Western is a baseball pennant. JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Byrd Influence Cited in CIA Relocation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : CARS : Road Show MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Plans for Secret Evacuations Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Asks President to Declare Disaster Area MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Energy Future Linked to Risky Cargo JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beijing Bathers Taking a Healthy Dip ANDREW QUINN, REUTERS
Old Struggle Flares Anew in Bitter Karabakh Battle : Caucasus: For besieged Armenians, wresting the disputed region from Azerbaijan is a historic cause. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's All Downhill From Here : Children: If your youngster wants to learn to snow ski, you're both in the right spot. Area resorts have several successful learn-to-ski programs. ANNE COOKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Dakota's Primary Puts Pressure on Kerrey and Harkin : Politics: A poor showing by either farm-state candidate could doom their campaigns. New Hampshire vote has muddled the contest. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Pasadena : Historic Landmark Power
Pharmacists Defend Quality of Advice RANDI HUTTER EPSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Australia Drovers Riding Off Into Sunset MICHAEL PERRY, REUTERS
NATO Official Opens East-West Study Center Associated Press
Program Teaches Grandparents How to Interact Effectively With Children THERESA HUMPHREY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Azerbaijan Says Armenia Invades, Aided by Ex-Soviet Units : Ethnic conflict: The accusation is denied. But it spotlights the uncertain future of the old Red Army as it divides into separate national forces. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agran's Best Shot in Race May Also Be His Last One : Politics: South Dakota is friendly territory to former Irvine mayor but poor outing may doom campaign. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Whipping Us Over Welfare ROBERT A. JONES
Exhibit Marks White House's Bicentennial JOSEPH VEITZMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Somalis Find Little Refuge in Kenyan Camps DIDRIKKE SCHANCHE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
To Smile--and Still Be Glover : Actor's Villainy in 'Grass Roots' Makes Room For Shakespeare JERRY BUCK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slovak Issue May Imperil Prague's Economic Reforms, Havel's Future : Czechoslovakia: The controversy could drag on past the June election, with Slovakian nationalists pressing for a looser confederation with the Czechs. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desalting Plant Opens Amid Surplus : Resources: Santa Barbara plans to use about 25% of the $30-million project's capacity. The expense of desalinating seawater and the recent rains have city officials defending their decision. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pontiff Recalls Horror of Slave Depot in Senegal From Times Wire Services
1 Man Killed, Pregnant Woman, 2 Others Shot
Homeless Camps Thrive on L.A.'s Most Expensive Land : Survival: Weak economy has stalled redevelopment of Crown Hill and pushed more people onto the streets. HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Respect? This City Gets ZIP : Postal Service: Besides snarling the mail, a system of four ZIP codes complicates local record-keeping and makes it extra hard to establish an identity for West Hollywood. KEN ELLINGWOOD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Gosh, Beav, We're Still a Hit' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Two Killed in Fire Aboard Navy Ship From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court to Decide If New Data Can Stay Executions DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Group's Letter Criticizes Homeless Study
Sinking Chesapeake Bay a Microcosm of World Trends, Scientists Say : Environment: They hope to study the effects of rising sea levels accelerated by global warming. DONALD SMITH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
'Wide Open' Democratic Race Puts Maine's Caucuses Back on the Map : Campaign: Tsongas and Clinton step up efforts. Lack of organization hurts Buchanan on GOP side. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glamour Fades for Envoys as Heads of State Opt for Personal Diplomacy : Embassy Row: Working lunches in business suits are replacing fancy, full-dress social events in Washington. ROBERT M. ANDREWS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guerrillas Halt Rocket Fire Into Israel DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Influx of North Africans Arouses Doubts for France's Melting Pot : Immigration: Wrenching questions about xenophobia, racism, citizenship, assimilation and national identity come to surface. DAVID MAZIE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Competitors Try a Walk on the Wet Side : Engineering: Designing buoyant shoes is not impossible. But using them and keeping an even keel almost is, as event at University of San Diego shows. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bit of Relief for Alzheimer's Patients, Families : Disease: Day-care centers operate special programs for sufferers and allow relatives to go on with their lives. MITCH WEISS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elephants in the Desert? It's No Mirage : Africa: A mythical air surrounds the giant mammals on the Skeleton Coast, habitat for a surprising variety of wildlife. From National Geographic
Assault Victims Devise Sentence for Child Molester: Pack Up and Get Out of Town BARBARA DEWEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For 14 Years, Loreen Arbus and Nancy Hutson Perlman Have Hosted a Monthly Women's 'Eat and Schmooze' Gathering for Fellow Show-Biz Personnel. It's Their Answer to the Old Boys' Network. : The Lunch Bunch LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cafe Craven : NBC Serves Up Tales of The Weird From The Horror Meister SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Molina, Mayor at Odds Over 9th No-Show : Council: Dispute over latest cancellation revolves around what was on the agenda and who wanted to meet behind closed doors. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q & A : Challenges Are Budget and Morale Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
The Lemmon Syndorme : Oscar-Winning Actor Returns To Farce in An HBO movie SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Panel Passes 'Pension-Spiking' Bill : Legislation: Committee approves a measure that would penalize public employees who inflate final-year salaries to get bigger pensions. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Differing Views About Extending the 710 Freeway
106 Awards to Be Offered for Property Maintenance
At Odds Over Best Way to Combat Gang Crime : * Law enforcement: Some in Hollywood want a separate anti-gang unit there. But police officials say their centralized approach works better. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Work Sites Scheduled
Galanter Says Quote Pulled Out of Context
Bradbury : Help for Duarte Swim Team
Rose Bowl Finds Itself in the Red : Finances: The stadium posted a $97,000 deficit last year. City officials are looking for ways to save the facility. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Region : New Car-Pool Lanes on 210
3 Write Winning Essays in Optimist Contest
Azusa : Sports Leagues Funded
Restaurant Owner Relishes Search for Sunken Treasure CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Some Like It Lemmon SUSAN KING
Educator Is a True Believer in Technology DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar : Impounded-Car Fees Raised
Play Allows Youths to Act Out Black History SUSAN PATERNO
Storm Runoff and Santa Monica Bay
Keyboard Wizards Getting an Education for the 21st Century DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Pasadena : New Fire Chief Named
English-Speaking Parent Left Out at School Meeting
'Skid Row by the Sea'
Rebuilding Lives After Family Tragedy : Crime: Apparently mistaken for a gang member, Gavino Ruiz was murdered a month ago. Now neighbors try to help his widow and 3 children. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baldwin Park : Keyser Apologizes to Police
Volunteer Takes Her Own Path to Adventurous Life LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feminist Fund Isn't Sponsoring Event
PAUL DUKE: A Capitol Idea SUSAN KING
Driven to Distraction, DMV Neighbors Win the Peace : * Noise pollution: A local office of the department agrees to end Saturday hours after residents complain about the racket. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL
Madera's 'Bull Buck': The Buddha of Big Trees : The world's second-largest tree is far from the madding crowd in Nelder Grove. STEPHEN ALTSCHULER, Altschuler is an Oakland-based free-lance writer and photographer. and
The St. Tropez of Turkey : It's easy to fall in love with ancient Bodrum. One traveler tells how he stumbled upon this jewel of the Turkish Riviera and was so dazzled that he stayed. DONALD CARROLL, Carroll is the author of 10 books, including the recently published "Insider's Guide to Turkey" (Novo Editions/Hunter Publishing).
Keeping the Wildlife at Bay in Drake Country JOHN McKINNEY
Not the Right Name
Tasmania Turnabout
Letters on Letters
Films That Don't Fly
Television Travelers Can View the World From the Comforts of Home : Media: Commercial, public and cable TV offer a growing number of travel-related shows. Many are long on visual impact but may be short on nuts and bolts. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Letters on Letters
Programs That Make the Most of the Weekends : Getaways: Travelers who can fly on relatively short notice can get good discounts on three- to five-day packages to domestic destinations. JACK ADLER
Splendor Is Par for the Course at St. Andrews : Scotland's seaside resort offers much more than just golf. BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
Finding the Magic at Flea Markets JUDITH MORGAN
Protesters Can't Stop Kyoto Hotel Building KIM UPTON
Coasting Through Life in Costa Rica : Resort village of Tamarindo offers surf, sand and the chance to view giant turtles. LUCY IZON
Letters on Letters
VACATION MEMORY : From Copenhagen With Gratitude : Flat on his back in a coronary unit, the author had plenty of time to appreciate Danish medical care. LEONARD C. PRONKO, Pronko is a Claremont free-lance writer.
Feats of Clay in Hand-Painted Mexican Plates : A traveler finds the source of colorful new pottery in the village of Zihuatanejo, near Acapulco. RITA ARIYOSHI, Ariyoshi is a Honolulu free-lance writer.
SPORTS
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Swiss Speed Skier Dies Before Event : Accident: Nicolas Bochatay is killed when he hits a snow machine while skiing on a public slope with a teammate. From Staff and Wire Reports
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : U.S. Gets Czeched Out of a Medal : Hockey: Bronze goes to Czechoslovakia as Americans dominated again, 6-1. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Americans Go Down With a Whimper : Four-man bobsledding: U.S. finishes ninth and 11th, but that's not what the complaints are about afterward. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son of a Gun: First a Flame, Now a Flicker : Baseball: Reid Ryan is strikingly similar to his famous father in many ways, both on and off the mound. ARNIE STAPLETON, Associated Press SPORTS WRITER
The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes Staff and Wire Reports
For the Drifter, Another Town and Another Job JIM MURRAY
Treacy, Silver Medalist in 1984, Returns to Scene of His Glory JULIE CART
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Third Round of Tournament Lost in the Fog BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not Each Mystery is Solved : Padres: Stillwell, Worthington fill infield holes, but team still has questions as it enters spring training. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who Are These Guys, Anyway? : Angels: Rodgers faces formidable task. There could be as many as seven new players in opening-day lineup. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Roundup
Kansas City Tops Gulls in Shootout From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Young Martinez Pitches Beyond Years BILL PLASCHKE
UC Irvine's Good Effort Not Quite Good Enough : College Basketball: Anteaters come up short again as all five Long Beach starters score in double figures during 89-72 victory. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norris Stops Daniels With Barrage in Ninth : Boxing: He overcomes slow start to defend his WBC championship for the seventh time. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Keeps Up Habit at U.S. Pro Indoor Finals From Associated Press
CS Long Beach Has Something in Reserve : Big West: Atkinson and Rogers play key roles in an 89-72 victory over UC Irvine. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Girls Take the Game From Hoover DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sites for Second-Round Games Set in Boys' Basketball Playoffs
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Will Lakers Follow Bouncing Balls Into Lottery? MARK HEISLER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Fog Cancels Third Round at San Diego From Associated Press
Vikings Win by 25, but Lack Intensity MITCH POLIN
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : NOTES : LeBlanc Awaits Word on NHL HELENE ELLIOTT
Northridge Finishes 8-3 at Home by Beating Northeastern Illinois THERESA MUNOZ
Only the Scoreboard Says USC Is Winner From Associated Press
Trials, Tribulations Plague Recruiters of the Elite Runners : L.A. Marathon: Athletes schedule around Olympics, which keeps them out of many races. Still, a deep field is set for next Sunday's event. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strickland Gets 27 to Lead the Toreros : College basketball: USD's 79-76 victory over Portland snaps a seven-game losing streak. Strickland matches career high on 11-for-12 shooting. From Staff and Wire Reports
Easterly Hits Shot That Counts Most : Women's basketball: She goes 1 for 13 before making the decisive basket in USC's 73-71 victory over UCLA. LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Motor Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICA'S CUP / DAILY REPORT : CHALLENGER TRIALS : New Zealand Holds Off France by Eight Seconds RICH ROBERTS
Dance Floor Dominates Fountain of Youth From Associated Press
Two Indoor Marks Set at Meet in England From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : 38,610 Cheer Seattle to Win Over Portland DAN HAFNER
Prairie View Ties NCAA Record With Its 27th Loss of the Season Associated Press
Bruins Fall as Shots Don't Against Rejuvenated Irish : College basketball: UCLA is outscored, 21-4, in last 5:40 as Notre Dame reaches .500 with 84-71 victory. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trojans Find a Way Out of Hole to Win CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norris Stops Daniels in Ninth, Keeps Title : Boxing: He successfully defends junior-middleweight championship for the seventh time. It is the challenger's first loss in 27 bouts. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daniels Couldn't Put Hurt on Norris DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Clinches WCC Title : College basketball: Waves defeat Loyola Marymount, 103-89, for 28th consecutive conference victory and second straight crown. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All in the Family: Pfaus Excel at South : Basketball: Kevin, a senior, and Stephanie, a sophomore, have helped their teams to successful seasons. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toros Are Impressive in 63-58 Victory : Basketball: Dominguez Hills holds off Riverside, 63-58. The Highlanders are ranked fourth in NCAA Division II. Victory clinches CCAA playoff berth for Toros. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Thriller for Kiwis, Thrill for Swedes : Sailing: New Zealand wins by 8 seconds. Tre Kronor earns first on-course victory. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Inspired by Its Coach, Quartz Hill Endures a Tumultuous Season STEVE ELLING
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Fitzgerald Signs Minor League Deal ROBYN NORWOOD
SANTA ANITA : Gray Slewpy Scores His First Stakes Victory in El Conejo in Record Time BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Rallies to Down Cypress, 5-4
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Take Your Mud Wedge to Play at Encino MAL FLORENCE
Unhappy Days for Lakers : Pro basketball: They lose to Warriors, 126-124, and extend skid to seven--matching franchise record set in 1958. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Sandberg: Sign Me Now or Not at All Staff and Wire Reports
Fog Hits Tournament Again at Torrey Pines JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION II-A ROUNDUP : McLane Takes Over as Fullerton Rolls Past Kennedy, 60-49 FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Are Defenseless Against Johnson, Suns SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boykin Gives Northridge an Extra Effort THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Any Name, Tee Time at Torrey Pines MARYANN HUDSON
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Burke Richer for Olympic Experience : Hockey: New Jersey Devils' holdout goalie goes for the gold today when Canada faces the Unified Team. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Tipper Takes Early Lead and Upsets Los Alamitos Rivals
Pierce Rallies Again in 9th, Wins Mt. SAC Title, 7-6 RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Turner's Skating Song Is Golden : Speedskating: Rochester, N.Y., athlete leaves music, wins women's 500-meter short-track event. MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Chapman Loses; Middleton 3 From Record MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Tops Santa Cruz for 17th in a Row
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Norwegian Is Double-Double Trouble for Tomba in Slalom : Skiing: After a strong first run, Jagge beats the Italian by 0.28 seconds. Austria's Tritscher wins bronze. BOB LOCHNER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Pulling the Plug : Despite Warnings From Television Executives That Baseball Faces a Severe Cut in Revenue, Salaries Continue to Spiral ROSS NEWHAN and LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Romps, 70-32
CS Fullerton's Fade Continues in Loss to UC Santa Barbara : Titans: After leading by two points in the final minutes, they fall, 68-58, pushing their skid to three consecutive games. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stewart Comes Away With Off-Road Win MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kite Not Invited to the Masters Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Canyon Rebounds From Loss With Team Victory in 4-A Meet KIM KUTCHER
Wilson Is No Match for Peninsula, 84-42 : Basketball: Nation's No. 1 girls' team looks sharp in playoff opener. Panthers will play Paramount on Wednesday. TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana Keeps a Policy; Student-Athletes Lose a Great Coach BARBIE LUDOVISE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Canyons Wins Basketball Title JOHN ORTEGA
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE ROUNDUP : Louisville Comes Back Against Arizona State From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Islanders, Goalie Showing New Life DAN HAFNER
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : This One's in the Refrigerator MIKE DOWNEY
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : DATELINE: Albertville MIKE KUPPER
Southern Section Wrestling Championships HEATHER STEVENS
Fullerton Falters at Finish Against UC Santa Barbara MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Heeds Warning Signs and Clobbers San Jose State, 9-6 MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Stays Close, but Falls to Lakewood in Overtime
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION I-A ROUNDUP : Ocean View Races Past University TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Italians' Carbon-Fiber Sails Remained a Well-Kept Secret RICH ROBERTS
Southern Section Wrestling Championships BOB BORSUM
OP WINTERSURF AT HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parson's Knee Is Fine in Surf, but Will Be Tested on Slopes MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : To Regain Network TV, NHL May Need to Alter Image : Hockey: Renewed Olympic interest may translate into network bonanza. LEONARD SHAPIRO, THE WASHINGTON POST
San Diego State Loses Record 18th Contest in a Row : College basketball: Colorado State's three-point barrage frustrates the Aztecs, 74-66. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSE RACING : Rock-Bottom Stud Fees Are Raising Hope ANDREW BEYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : North Carolina State Upsets No. 4 North Carolina, 99-94 From Associated Press
She's Come a Long Way With Baby : Chris Evert Adjusts Easily to Life Without Tennis, Thanks to Alex MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's on First--Also Second, Third, Short? : Dodgers: Entire infield is unsettled, but Offerman could be the key. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mitchell Involved in Altercation at Bar PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING : SOUTHERN SECTION FINALS : Jones, Jimenez Lead Ventura to Its 1st 3-A Championship VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pay Per View Not an Answer to Money Woes : Television: With a loss of network revenue looming, baseball searches for ways to keep income flowing. ROSS NEWHAN and LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Pound Arizona for Second Time in Row
MAGAZINE
Can Calvin Klein Escape? : He Built an Empire on Raunch and Elegance. Then, Overpriced Jeans and Junk-Bond Debt Pushed It to the Edge. But Look Out, Here Comes His Spring Collection. Linda Grant, Linda Grant, a contributing editor to this magazine, wrote about the Salomon Brothers scandal last week.
Question Mark Edited by Mary McNamara
Heartbeats Joyce I. Miller, Edited by Mary McNamara
YOU BET YOUR TAXES : As Long as the Government's Going to Take Our Money, We Should Have Fun Giving It Harry Shearer
Second Childhood
The Sphinx Of City Hall
The Sphinx Of City Hall
The Sphinx Of City Hall
The Sphinx Of City Hall
The Word Barbara De Natale, Edited by Mary McNamara
The Sphinx Of City Hall
Anti-macho Man
The Wine List Dan Berger
Second Childhood
Close-up Liz Brody, Edited by Mary McNamara
STYLE : GARDENS : Streamlined SUSAN HEEGER
Palm Latitudes
RESTAURANTS : A MALIBU POINT OF VIEW : Geoffrey's Menu May Change Every Week, but the Vista Is Eternally Romantic Charles Perry
STYLE : INTERIORS : Altered States BARBARA THORNBURG
Holy War Without End : After 10 Years Of Battling An Occupying Army, The Splintered And Contentious Fundamentalist Islamic Forces That Control Most Of Afghanistan Now Face An Even Deadlier Enemy--each Other. MARK BAUMAN and MARKOS KOUNALAKIS, Mark Bauman is ABC Radio's bureau chief in Moscow. Markos Kounalakis is NBC-Mutual News' Moscow correspondent.
STYLE : FASHION : More . . . or Less BARBARA FOLEY AND JILL SOKOLEC
Rites Of Passage Steven Adamson, Edited by Mary McNamara
The Death Of A Timber Town : A Court Ban On Clear Cutting Toppled The Teetering Logging Industry In Forks, Wash. Now, Townspeople Are Making Ends Meet, Moving On And Mourning The End Of A Way Of Life. PAUL SHUKOVSKY, Paul Shukovsky is an investigative and projects reporter for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Harry Shearer
ENTERTAINMENT
Welcome Treatment of Neglected Glazunov Pieces for Keyboard TIMOTHY MANGAN
MOVIES : 'Mambo's' King : Well-connected N.Y. art dealer Arne Glimcher is not your average first-time film director--and he doesn't take no for an answer AMEI WALLACH, Amei Wallach is the art critic for New York Newsday. and
Dash of Soul In the Works on Melrose KATHIE JENKINS
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : ROLL CREDITS : Well, They Were the Good Old Hollywood Days Andy Marx
POP MUSIC : Grammy Perspectives: Traditional vs. Hip : WHO SHOULD WIN : Some maverick forces that deserve the voters' consideration weren't even nominated . . . so cross your fingers for R.E.M. ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic. and
Southwestern Merchandising LAURIE OCHOA
Album Review MIKE BOEHM
Raunch Radio Redux
MUSIC : THE GRAMMYS : Another Year of Mind-Boggling Academy Logic HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. His column, "On the Record," will return next week.
POP MUSIC : WHO'S HOT : Hip-Hopping a Cappella in the Streets : Color Me Badd leads a surge of young, soul-oriented vocal groups to the top DENNIS HUNT, Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer. and
Sinead O'Connor Sings a Song of Serenity Robert Hilburn
Raunch Radio Redux
JAZZ : Message to Grammy: A Little R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Please LEONARD FEATHER, Leonard Feather is The Times' jazz critic
Gospel According to Hopkins Comes to a Hollywood Nightclub ZAN STEWART
POP MUSIC : Grammy Perspectives: Traditional vs. Hip : WHO WILL WIN : The voters will back classic songwriting over the trendy and make it an 'Unforgettable' evening for Natalie Cole PAUL GREIN, Grein is a free - lance writer specializing in pop music who has forecast the annual Grammy race for The Times since 1981. Last month, he correctly predicted four of the five nominees for best record and three of the five finalists for best album
An Innovative Singer Shares Truth and Pain on New Album STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar.
ART : The Getty's Painting Acquisitions Under Goldner
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : MONEY MONEY MONEY : That's Cattani, Not Parretti Andy Marx
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE BUZZ : Those Who Show 'em, Like to Say They Know 'em: Time Will Tell David J. Fox
Album Review MARTIN BERNHEIMER
COVER STORY / TELEVISION : The Motion Picture Legacy of 'SNL' SUSAN KING
POP MUSIC : Hey, Let's Start a Band : For the fortysomething group of Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner, the road to Little Village wasn't the natural one CHRIS WILLMAN, Chris Willman is a regular contributor to Calendar. and
MOVIES : The Brooklyn Dodger : It's hard to get a fix on Lorraine Bracco--and that's the way she likes it. She's a former model, concerned mother and intense actress but she's no longer the ugliest girl in the sixth grade HILARY DE VRIES, Hilary de Vries is a regular contributor to Calendar
Cover Story : Memories of a Too-Visible Man : Tired of being identified with comedy, Chevy Chase has worked hard to reveal his serious side in 'Memoirs of an Invisible Man' RIC GENTRY, Ric Gentry is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Springs' Light Touch : Using available illumination, the Australian-born photographer breaks through celebrities' facades and devises compelling, witty portraits NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar.
No Exports, Many Imports in L.A. Civic's Season DON SHIRLEY
ART : The Grand Acquisitor : With his daring purchases for the Getty, George Goldner has also bought himself a reputation--as a connoisseur and fearless critic of the art world SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic writes about art for The Times
MUSIC : A Mezzo on the Fast Track : Italy's Cecilia Bartoli arrives for her local recital debut, seemingly on the verge of greatness at the age of 25 WALTER PRICE, Walter Price is a free-lance writer based in New York
Raunch Radio Redux
No Joy in Kidville
Presenting the Real Russell Means
Raunch Radio Redux
Presenting the Real Russell Means
OPINION
A Moratorium That Could Kill : Lift the inhumane ban on transplant research using fetal tissue
Dahmer Case
The Politically Irrelevant: Walking Wounded of the Campus Wars : PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES BRUCE SCHULMAN, Bruce J. Schulman is an assistant professor of American history at UCLA
Bush Learns too Late Right Can Go Elsewhere Edward J. Rollins, Edward J. Rollins, White House political director from 1981-1985, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1984
INTO THE Political MEAT GRINDER : A Wilson Nightmare Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School
American Readiness: What If a New Cold War Develops? : Threat from Russia would be less than it was, but formidable nonetheless
COLUMN RIGHT : Bush Bashers on Right Need to Think Again : Backing Buchanan may put a Democrat in White House. WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY JR., William F. Buckley writes a syndicated column in Washington. and
PLATFORM : A Daily Struggle G. DARREN TAYLOR, G. DARREN TAYLOR, an African-American who is a senior at Cal State Los Angeles majoring in broadcasting, commented on Black History Month and whether the one-month observance is a viable way to recognize the past achievements of African-Americans. He told The Times: and
Marital Status
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Los Angeles Planning Dept.
United Nations Costs
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Why Should Only Workers Have to Pay for Less Polluted Air? : Smog: The AQMD's proposed plan to trade emissions credits could reward fleeing businesses. What's needed is a social market. Kelly Candaele, Kelly Candaele, a political representative for the L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, is a member of the AQMD Marketable Permits Committee
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Everett Koop : The Former Surgeon General Examines the Nation's Health Marlene Cimons, Marlene Cimons, a reporter at The Times Washington bureau, covers health issues. She interviewed the former surgeon general at his office.
Animation at the Heart of America
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COLUMN LEFT : Government Is More Deadly Than the River : Individual tragedies blind us to much greater daily suffering. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Democrats Real Fight Could Be Over No. 3 Spot Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984
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Could the Chronic Logjam of Israeli Politics Finally Be Breaking? : Elections: With Washington demanding real concessions at the peace conference, the need for loans might bring the Labor Party back into power. Yossi Melman, Yossi Melman, an Israeli journalist, is co-author of "Every Spy a Prince: The Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community" (Houghton Mifflin)
A Middle American Revolt Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor" (Random House.)
We Need to Reorganize Intelligence Agencies, Not Dismember Them : CIA: Two bills revamping the way the United States gathers data in the post-Cold War era would create chaos. What's the big rush to reform? Jeffrey Richelson, Jeffrey Richelson is the author of "The U.S. Intelligence Community" (Harper) and "America's Secret Eyes in Space" (Harper)
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PERSPECTIVE ON REFUGEES : Even Buchanan Can Hurt a Haitian : It's all but impossible to prove repression against returning boat people. That doesn't make the U.S. action less wrong. ANNA HUSARSKA, Anna Husarska, a Polish journalist and writer at the New Republic, is a fellow at the School of Public Affairs of the University of Maryland. and
Los Angeles Planning Dept.
BUSINESS
Kahn the Barbarian : Technology: Philippe Kahn's Borland International has made a fortune by snubbing traditional ways. But some say success may dull the software company's competitive edge. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Select and Work With a Tax Preparer KATHY M. KRISTOF
The Voters Cast an Economic Message JAMES FLANIGAN
It Works Out That Americans Spend More, Not Less, Time on the Job DAVID M. GORDON, DAVID M. GORDON is professor of economics at the New School for Social Research in New York
Why Bush Crusade Against Red Tape Is Unlikely to Succeed ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manager Swaps California for Carolina MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fear That a Heart Valve Will Break Prompts Unusual Kind of Suits : Health: About 400 patients sue Irvine's Shiley Inc. not because their life-sustaining devices failed, but because of anxiety that they will. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mortgage Strategies for Non-Rocket Scientists CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Corporations Search for Answers on Executive Pay : Compensation: A reform plan for managers at General Dynamics illustrates the widening chasm between management and the public. LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming to Defense of Psychiatric Hospital
Businesses Decry State of Bureaucracy : Government: Companies say they are being driven away from California by over-taxation and over-regulation. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming to Defense of Psychiatric Hospital
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