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What happened on March 12, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Enough Already, Says Prolific Composer Lees By Ken Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Guitarist's Blend Has Its Roots in Brazil : * Music: Laurindo Almeida's honesty and warmth come across in his work. He will appear Friday and Saturday at the Jazz Note in Pacific Beach. By Dirk Sutro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alone With 'Shirley Valentine' : * Stage: Veteran actress Katherine McGrath acknowledges trepidation about performing solo at the Old Globe. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Play That Premiered Here Still Packs Topical Punch By Nancy Churnin
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Toto': Totally Delightful By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : Malashock's Bold, Juicy Nihilism By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Ballet Pacifica will hold its second choreographers...
Video Rental Chart : 'Thelma & Louise' Holds On By Dennis Hunt
People Watch By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Art By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
People Watch By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
STAGE REVIEWS : Grody's 'Mom' Old News for Parents By Don Shirley and \f7 and * \o7 "A Mom'S Life," Tiffany Theater, 8532 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, Thursday-sundays, 8 P.M., Sunday Matinees, 2 P.M. Ends March 29. $16.50-$18.50. (310) 289-2999. Running Time: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.
STAGE REVIEWS : Absurdist 'Room' Serves Up Zany, Satirical Froth By * \o7 "The Day Room," Fountainhead Theatre, 1110 N. Hudson St., Hollywood. Thursdays-saturdays, 8 P.M. Ends March 28. $10; (213) 962-8185). Running Time: 2 Hours, 10 Minutes. and \f7 and Sylvie Drake
ART REVIEWS : Buzz Spector Reconfigures a Malevich Masterpiece By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Solid Set From Cash and Company at Crazy Horse By Richard Cromelin
Reigning Bats and Dogs : Tim Burton Rides High With 'Batman' Sequel, 'Frankenweenie' By Daniel Cerone, TIME STAFF WRITER
Academy's Latest Film Stir-Fry By Robert Epstein
Winners Named in Music Center Spotlight Awards By Andrea Heiman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opera and Pay Cable: Brief Aria : * Television: Tonight's Met gala on KCET was originally broadcast as a pay-per-view cable event, but the future for further such programming is hazy. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Minority Writers to Be Honored : Minority Writers to Be Honored
'Jam' to Be Broadway's First Pay-Per-View Show By Dennis Mcdougal
USC Screening of 'Homes Apart: Korea'
Year of the Newcomer at Soul Train : * Pop music: Color Me Badd, Jodeci and Lisa Fischer sweep key awards during the sixth annual R&B/soul awards competition. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Concerts Will Honor Leo Fender : * Fund-raiser: The shows--one country, one rock--at Knott's will benefit Parkinson's Educational Program. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conductor Enjoys the Tours : * Classical music: Jesus Lopez-Cobos leads the Cincinnati Symphony in Costa Mesa tonight, part of its first West Coast swing. By John Henken, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach House Looks More to Its Own Back Yard for Acts By Mike Boehm
Pasadena Artist Seager Reveals a Cover-Up : * Lecture: At talk in Newport Beach, she explains why her works in 'Participation of Letters' exhibit are white. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE NOTES : Eviction, Money Woes Peril Irvine Light Opera By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Effects of Recession, Defense Decline Raise S.D. County Jobless Rate to 6.8% in January By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Colleges May Not Want the Role of Economic Booster By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and visiting research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
Pacific Enterprises Appoints Trader Joe's Founder to Oversee Its Ailing Retail Chains By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Trade Surplus With U.S. Up 30% in Month : Commerce: Hikes in exports to Asian nations show inability to expand domestic demand. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An American Car for the Bye of a Lifetime BALTIMORE SUN
Disney Lets Pact With TV Hit-Maker Witt Thomas Harris Go to Warner By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faster Phaseout of CFCs Will Cost Consumers : Ozone-Eating Chemical Found in Many Products By Kevin E. Cullinane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Banks Post Big Loss in 4th Quarter : Economy: Real estate loans helped cause $379 million in red ink. Banking profits for the year fell 80% in California while rising 15% nationwide. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advertisers Influence Media More, Report Says : News: Center for the Study of Commercialism says the recession is pushing some media outlets to alter coverage to protect their advertising revenue. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bo's Ad Value May Drop Due to Retirement : Marketing: The injured athlete may keep the contracts he's got, but he might not get new deals. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Britain Proposes Tax Aid for Its Sluggish Film Industry : Entertainment: The companies welcome the plan but say it doesn't go far enough. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chip Firms Poised to Push for Action Against Japan By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Software That Shows Global Vistas By Richard O'Reilly, RICHARD O'REILLY \o7 is director of computer analysis for The Times\f7
B of A to Drop 14 More Branches to Satisfy Merger Concerns By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Douglas Stock Drop Tied to MD-80 Cuts By Ralph Vartabedian
Daiwa Securities President Resigns : Brokerage: He takes the blame for pending losses from five expensive settlements. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overseas Spiral a Factor in Dow Falling 22.36 : Market Overview
O.C.'s Jobless Rate Up Nearly One Full Point : Unemployment: Figure jumps from 4.4% to 5.3% in month. Seasonal and recession-related layoffs blamed. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Trade Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
International Trade Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Amati Deal Is Signed
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Foreign Competitors Will Pay to Settle Patent Disputes With Ceradyne Corp. Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Day Runner's Offering Raises $6.5 Million By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keating to Be Called First in His Trial : Courts: Ex-Lincoln S&L owner is expected to invoke 5th Amendment, then withdraw from defense against suits because his insurer won't pay any more legal bills. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SysteMed Tells Acquisition Bid By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fidelity National Posts Record Profit in 1991 By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
MARKETS : Ron's: East Hollywood's Un-Supermarket By Linda Burum
When in Roma . . . By Michelle Huneven
The Hollywood Walk of Food By Charles Perry and Ruth Reichl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Las Tunas: The Neighborhood of the Future By Jonathan Gold and Laurie Ochoa, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
One Street, 13 Cuisines By Jonathan Gold and Laurie Ochoa
The first thing you notice at Pagode Saigon, a pretty San... By Jonathan Gold
The Brothers Gallo and Their $60 Cabernet By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Chocolate Souffle, Chicken Salad By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gateaux to Go By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reducing Cholesterol: An Indian Approach By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ETHNIC COOK : Really Cool Hot Food By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Beer Obsessed By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purim: Reshaping Hamantaschen By Judy Zeidler, \o7 Zeidler is a cookbook author\f7
Onions Without Tears By Kathie Jenkins
Steak in a Shake By Donna Deane, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Meat Hooks By Bev Bennett
Tough Love for Meat By Thelma Snyder and Marcia Cone, \o7 Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors\f7
NEWS
Big-City Politics in 'Suburban Chinatown' : Elections: KSCI-TV offers free ad time to eight council hopefuls after a news show producer sells commercial time to her candidate husband. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund-Raisers Target Asian-Americans By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restoring Images of the Space Age : Archives: Mt. SAC's media services director plans to preserve and transfer old NASA films to videotape. After duplication, the tapes will be available to the public. By Ken Ellingwood, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena : Schools Want Funds Back
Glendora : South Hills Wilderness Area
The Region : Water Issues Discussion
San Dimas : Forum on Learning Center
Duarte : Economic Panel Changes
Glendora : Library Director Criticized
Pasadena : Union Station Fund-Raiser
Don't wring your hands about the sad shape of the... By Edmund Newton
Diamond Bar : Jewelry Store Burglarized
Sierra Madre : Library Dealing With Dust
NOTEBOOK : It Was Championship Week for Four Area High Schools By Gary Klein
The Team Everybody Wants to Beat : Diamond Bar, Ranked No. 2 in the Nation, Boasts a Wealth of Talent By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Road Notes
Eagle Rock : Landmark Decision Weighed
Los Feliz : Medical Waste Case Charges
Glassell Park : Catering Truck Vendor Slain
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
A New World for Shakespeare By Anne Klarner
Foundation to Raise Money for Glenoaks
Roosevelt Junior High Wins Spelling Award
New Billboard Displays 'Drive-By Art' : Program Developed in Response to Residents' Protests Over Construction of Sign By Ann Maurer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agency OKs Plan to Boost Retail Sales : Redevelopment: Sales tax revenues in the city have lagged. The new program aims to boost business citywide. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Taj Mahal of All Bakeries' : Van de Kamp's Building Gets Monument Designation By Melanie Murphy Karian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sport Chalet May Drop Shopping Center Plan : Retailing: The sporting goods chain expects to lease space for a store in Burbank. The fate of a $25-million complex on Foothill Boulevard is up in the air. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scoreboard : Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events By Gary Klein
Panel Airs Dispute About Switch of School Systems By Viken Berberian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The House
Philip Cook III of Glendale was awarded the rank of Eagle...
Hernandez Drops Opposition to Commuter Rail Facility By Robert Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arson Suspect's Request to Leave House Rejected : Crime: Accused fire Capt. John L. Orr is under house arrest. He sought a work-release so he could earn money to pay mounting household and legal bills, his lawyer says. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Be or Not to Be? : Pair Plans New Theater--If They Can Raise the Money By Karen Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Canada District to Pay for Illegal Students : Schools: A one-time deal will allow up to 20 students to remain in La Canada schools. Glendale Unified could receive up to $60,000. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide-Open Council Race Boils Down to Battle of Business Leaders, Activists : Election: Ten candidates are running for three seats on the City Council. There is only one incumbent. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
Love Him, Hate Him : Brash Educator Seen as Innovative, Divisive By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Council Members Vow Change; Critics Predict Doom : Election: Now that recall supporters have been swept into office, it is likely that City Manager Claude Booker, a target of bitter criticism, will be fired. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norwalk : New Soccer Rules Require Residency, Security Guards
Pico Rivera : Rezoning Issue Postponed for Environmental Report
Issue: Illegal Garage Apartments
Bell : First in Series of Sobriety Checkpoints Slated Friday
Norwalk : School Superintendent's Contract Extended 1 Year
Bellflower : Library, Custodial Services Suffer in School Budget Cut
Long Beach : Nonprofit Groups Get Land to Build Child-Care Center
Long Beach : Oil Firm Pleads Innocent to Storage of Hazardous Waste
Downey : $2.50 Late Charge on Water Bills Gets Preliminary OK
Long Beach : Proposals Sought for Art Exhibits at Blue Line Stops
CSULB Custodian a Pillar of Support--On and Off Campus By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK : Dymally Switches His Support in 52nd District Assembly Race Compiled by Tina Griego
4 Area Teams in CIF Playoffs Compete Tonight By Paul Mcleod
A Kinder, Gentler Greenberg Leads a Tougher 49er Team : Basketball: After an 11-17 rookie season, the CSULB coach has curbed his temper this year. And his players have turned their record around to 17-11. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LBCC in Hunt for 5th State Basketball Title By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
Dornan's Wrath
School Choice Initiative
School Choice Initiative
Cal State Fee Hikes
Funerals for Gang Members
School Choice Initiative
Funerals for Gang Members
School Choice Initiative
School Choice Initiative
School Choice Initiative
Funerals for Gang Members
Dornan's Wrath
Cal State Fees
Bush Special
Not Enough to Go Around
Kudos for Briefs Page
Welfare Limits the Right Step
Beer Story: In Bad Taste?
Not Enough to Go Around
Striving for a Birdie : Environment: The California gnatcatcher lives on the site of a proposed golf course. A conservation coalition contends that the project threatens the tiny animal, but the developers say they'll provide habitat and spur the economy at the same time. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Emilia Sherman Maurer; Captain of the Rockettes Dancing Troupe
* William S. Magginetti; Vaudeville Performer, Actor
* Albert S. Keston; Inventor of Tests Used by Diabetics
Mary Little; Sorority Founder
David Carroll; Broadway Tenor, Actor \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Nature Gets Credit as Smog Eases in S.D. By Lisa R. Omphroy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Hunter Defends His Use of Bank By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Wrestling's Star Takes a Tumble : The image of children's super-hero Hulk Hogan is in peril, and so is that of professional wrestling, as former colleagues tell of drug abuse. His TV denial produced an outcry. By John Cherwa and Houston Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mental Patients Overload County Emergency System : Health care: Service cutbacks squeeze about 30,000 out of clinics and into 'revolving door' facilities. By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Nominates TRW Executive to Head NASA By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Check Kiting Affair May Drive Some From Office By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buchanan Says Attacks to Ease if He Can't Win By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton and Tsongas Go on Offensive in Midwest : Democrats: Candidates attack each other's beliefs, records as focus shifts to key Michigan, Illinois contests. By Edwin Chen and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vernon's Suit on Religious Bias Rejected By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Confronts U.N. on Sanctions : Diplomacy: Hussein envoy calls for a bargaining session on compliance with resolutions. Baghdad's defiance raises the specter of new allied action. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts See Rough Spots in Brown's Flat-Tax Plan : Economy: Critics say the proposal could hurt the poor and the middle class. Many questions remain. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Director, Writer Richard Brooks Dies By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Intelligent Highway' Gets a Test Drive in Southland : Transportation: Wires embedded in freeways to monitor traffic could also send information to computers in vehicles. Caltrans and a university are sponsoring a tryout of the system this week. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 10, Arrested in Shooting That Killed Mother of Three : Violence: A bullet pierced the wall of trailer and hit her as she put her son to bed. The victim's husband believes the action may have been intentional. By Sebastian Rotella and John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sultan of Strawberries Holds Field Day to Share Expertise By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skater Confronts Her Alleged Tormentor : Court: Katarina Witt testifies against man charged with sending her obscene and threatening letters. Acting as his own attorney, he cross-examines her. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
General Takes Blame for Ship That Got Away : Gulf: U.S. commander in region tells how his forces lost track of vessel suspected of carrying Scud missiles to Iran. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now U.S. Tells Viet Refugees to Go Home \o7 Associated Press\f7
Japan Firm Fined for Iran Military Sales : Arms exports: The company admits violating U.S. law in a 1980s deal to transfer jet fighter components to Tehran. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Planning Missile Sales to Kuwaitis \o7 Reuters\f7
Deng's Economic Reforms Win Beijing Support \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Midwest Showdown
Nixon Urges U.S. to Lead Aid to Commonwealth : Foreign policy: Washington speech seems to rebuke Bush's policy. The former President cites the danger of 'a new despotism' if reforms founder. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Urges Pact on Faster Nuclear Cuts : Arms: Accord is sought before June summit. Baker, Kozyrev still disagree on key issues. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armenians Release 10 Ex-Soviet Army Officers : Civil war: Militants had held hostages for four days, demanding ammunition for battle against Azerbaijanis in Nagorno-Karabakh. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10,000 Protesters in Belgrade Demand That Serb President Milosevic Resign \o7 Associated Press\f7
House Votes to Override Bush's China Trade Veto By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britons to Vote April 9; 3rd Party May Get Pivotal Role : Politics: Major and opposition leader Kinnock both express confidence. But a shaky coalition could result. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Seen Poised to Collect Some Hollywood Cash : Campaign: Former fund-raisers for Harkin and Kerrey now say they will be dialing for dollars for Arkansas governor. By Geraldine Baum and Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Says He Believes That He Will Get Support of Buchanan's Voters : GOP: The President holds his first White House news conference in two months. He plans to spend less time on the road. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short on Time, Tsongas Campaign Must Find Way to Broaden Appeal : Politics: Poor showings in Illinois, Michigan would put his candidacy's survival in question. Advisers urge him to return to the theme of economic growth. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
If Illinois Plays the Pivotal Primary Role, Its Fickle Voters Haven't Heard the Hype : Campaign: President wanna-bes get an underwhelming response. Almost anything could happen on St. Patrick's Day, pundits say. By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow With Visible Vote Gets No Help \o7 Associated Press\f7
Escaped Murder Convict Recaptured in Woodland \o7 Reuters\f7
Gay Group May Join Boston's St. Patrick's Parade, Court Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
2 Senate Measures Require the Use of Fire Retardants on Roofs By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
New Transportation Chief Takes Oath, Is Praised by Bush \o7 Associated Press\f7
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Janitor From Closed Office Building Dies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : U.S. Court Upholds Proposition 65 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Volunteers Sought for EPA Committee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Wilson to Fill Spots on Efficiency Panel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Tell of Sex Harassment at Navy Base By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Exchange of Views on Ethnic Friction By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fossil Jawbone Is From New Ape Species, Scientists Say : Paleontology: 13-million-year-old specimen found in Namibia may shed light on human evolution. It is the earliest evidence of primates below the Equator in Africa. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Railroad to Pay Cleanup Costs in Seacliff Derailment By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Block Vote on Bush Tax Bill : Legislation: The Senate action sets the stage for the passage of an alternative measure that would raise levies on the wealthy. It faces a certain veto. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Clears a Broad Utilities Bill : Energy: The measure is expedited to a floor vote. It lacks some controversial provisions contained in a Senate version. By Thomas W. Lippman, THE WASHINGTON POST
Noriega Prosecutors Withdraw Witness : Trial: DEA agent's testimony is interrupted after defense accuses the government of withholding evidence. Attorneys and judge argue. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Snow Buries East in 'Worst Day' of Winter : Storm: Cold forces schools to close in parts of 6 states. South's peach crop is threatened as record lows are broken. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Former Editor of El Diario Slain in N.Y. : Crime: The newsman battled drug traffickers in his Spanish-language newspaper and wrote a book about the Colombia narcotics trade. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D'Amato's Brother Charged in Defense Payoff Scheme \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Vermont's Capital Is Flooded as Ice Diverts River into Town \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nunn Calls $15-Billion Defense Cut Proposed by House Too Severe By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Hits Long Island \o7 Reuters\f7
PASSPORTS READY: Tired of long lines for a travel... By Kristina Lindgren and Susan Christian and Rose Kim
LAWSUITS R US: To avoid a costly lawsuit, Carpets R Us has... By Kristina Lindgren and Susan Christian and Rose Kim
SILVER LINING: With the number of AIDS cases topping 2,000... By Susan Christian and Kristina Lindgren and Rose Kim
Bush Loses His Majority in a Republican Bastion : Times O.C. Poll: Economy is dragging President down. Fewer than half of voters support his reelection. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
WINTER DOLDRUMS: When recovering from a recession, county... By Susan Christian and Rose Kim and Kristina Lindgren
Nixon Urges U.S. to Assist Commonwealth By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Tells 'Boat People' to Return Home \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
O.C. Woman Held in Boston After Drug Bust at Airport By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Suspect in Bank Robbery Is Held Up in Vegas By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Tuesday Results
Frenchwoman Climbs Eiger's North Face Alone From Associated Press
THE TIMES POLL: How Age and Income Affected the Vote
Time to Retire? : Experts Say Mileage Is No Way to Tell If Your Wheels Are Worn By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising Stars
So You Want to Be A Star, Kid? : Theaters That Get Kids Into the Act By Pat Launer
Stardom--More Than Just a Smile By Pat Launer
S.D. Opera Program Gets Kids Humming By Pat Launer
A Contest for Writers
Courses for Young, Would-Be Entertainers
First-Rate Lunching After Tour of the Links By David Nelson, \o7 David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays. \f7
Where to See Kid Productions
Rain Gutters an Outlet for Do-It-Yourselfers By Gerry Mcstravick
EDUCATION ON A STICK : Don't Tell the Little Ones, but the Fabled Shanghai Rod and Puppet Theatre Isn't Just Monkeying Around By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
RATTLE AND HUM : Kids and Contact Are a Loud at Irvine's 'Instruments of Sound' Exhibit By Cathy Curtis, \o7 Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
FILM : Different Time, Place but Same Woody Allen By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Pupu's Passport to the Tropics By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Ocean Food Not Only Fish in Maxwell's Sea By Jon Nalick
The Fans' Choices
Distinct Among O.C. Restaurants By Beverly Bush Smith, \o7 Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
MUSIC : Decorating Bach's B-Minor Mass By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
IT'S MORE THAN BEER : Music, Culture and All Things Irish Are the Focus of St. Paddy's Celebrations By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
HOLIDAY DINING : Dancing, Singing and Spirits Are the Green of the Crop By Beverly Bush Smith, \o7 Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
RAPPIN' WITH MARKY : 'The Fame Can Be a Headache at Times, You Know' By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly writes for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
SPECIAL EVENT : Wrestling Federation's Guided Muscles Aimed at Anaheim By Ken Williams, \o7 Ken Williams is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff. \f7
JAZZ : College Will Start Playing It Close to the Fest By Bill Kohlhaase, \o7 Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COMEDY : Wolfberg Sq-u-e-e-z-es Laughs From Audience By Dennis Mclellan, \o7 Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live! \f7
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Newport Pier Day: It Will Surf the Area Right By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Keeping the Music Alive for Schools
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Plenty to Pick From : Video Tyme stores offer a large selection of general-release titles with a creepy choice of horror movies. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tasmanian Team : The Handsome Devils are frenzied rockers who are about as subtle as piranha earrings. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'PRIME RIB WEDDING' : Ersatz Nuptials : This matrimonial comedy makes the audience part of the entertainment. You might even get served hors d'oeuvres. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Shear Terror : You ask for 'just a trim'--you get a hatchet job. What's a hair owner to do? By Aurora Mackey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Singing Out : The Moorpark Masterworks Chorale offers an evening of musical grandeur that seems to please everyone. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Goodwill Force : For years, 72-year-old Otto Geller has been an unofficial emissary to his homeland of Germany on behalf of Ventura. By Aurora Mackey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ich bin ein Venturan : The folks of Deutschland and Ventura County are fostering a mutual fascination. By Aurora Mackey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW OLD VIENNA : Kitschy but Cozy : It's rated among the top purveyors of authentic German-style food in the region. By Hilary Dole Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Smart Wood' : With a little effort, consumers can find furniture whose creation didn't put a dent in the rain forests. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vegetables Wedded : Brain-shaped green cauliflower? It's a hybrid genetic blend grown in Oxnard. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : Jumping for Joy : The recent wet weather has made conditions perfect for frogs to reproduce, prompting their happy chorus. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : It's in the Cards : Baseball, that is. Youngsters get together at trading shows to augment their collections. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women Strike Back : Model Mugging course teaches the use of an array of self-defense techniques. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Seeing Art Anew : For blind painter Frank Livingston, images travel from his mind's eye to his fingers. By Maja Radevich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'THE FOREIGNER' : Mr. Personality : A self-confessed bore emerges a hero through hilarious circumstances in "The Foreigner." By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Single Mother Longs for Work--and Her Self-Esteem By Tim Rutten
Money Crunch Paints Artists Into Corner By Bob Sipchen
A Not New but Welcome City Blueprint By Dirk Sutro
Smooth Seas at 'Great Age' : Benefit: A prince and princess added to the glamour of a night at the San Diego Museum of Art. By David Nelson
PALS Helps Moms Tell the Big Secret By Dianne Klein
Clipboard : Orange County Pawnbrokers By Dallas M. Jackson
Film Experts Take a Shot in the Dark By Ann Conway
Rudy Friend, 17, a senior at El Modena High School in...
Tips You Would Give to Wise Up Mom and Dad
Community Fair Saturday-Sunday
BOOK REVIEW : Cuban Revolution Tugs on Family Ties : DREAMING IN CUBAN \o7 by Cristina Garcia\f7 ; Alfred A. Knopf $20; 229 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Four Homes With a Viewer on La Quinta Tour By Zan Thompson
$488,000 Presented to Cedars-Sinai By Bea Maxwell
A First-Rate 'Swing Into Spring' By Mary Lou Loper
TB : Number of Cases Growing as Schools Cut Back on Testing Programs By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Hammers is a regular contributor to Valley View. \f7
Prevention and Cure Relatively Easy, but Untreated, the Disease Can Be Deadly By Maryann Hammers
CSUN Turns Environmental Awareness Into a Career : Education: A curriculum guides students into professions focusing on public health and safety. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Kahlenberg writes regularly about the environment for The Times\f7
2 Sales Due This Weekend Are Not Run-of-the-Mill By Geri Cook
Odds & Ends Around the Valley By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Her Brother's Keeper : Politics: A lifetime of going against the grain has prepared Bay Buchanan well for running Pat Buchanan's renegade campaign to oust a sitting President. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Last Refuge : Housing: In desperation, some homeless families in Oregon are settling on national forest land. Now, a pilot project will officially give them shelter at camps in the woods. By Garry Abrams and Stuart Wasserman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DRIVING : Kermit, Now It's Easier Being Green THE HARTFORD COURANT
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Petal Pusher : Occupations: Fullerton student Rose Marecek already has a big jump on realizing dreams of a career in floriculture. By Elizabeth Bangs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Elizabeth Bangs is a junior at Sunny Hills High School, where she is senior editor of Accolade, the student newspaper
Senior Gets to Semifinals in Contest By Jon Nalick
Sinus Infection Symptoms Can Masquerade as Cold By Peter H. Berczeller, \f7 and ASSOCIATED PRESS; \o7 Dr. Berczeller is a professor of clinical medicine at New York University Medical Center.
School District Approves Condom Distribution Plan : Health: The policy provides easy access for high school students starting next month. There will be a small fee, and parents will not have to grant their consent. By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Appeal for Art Donations
Century City : St. Patrick's Day Parade
Venice : Muralist Winners Named
Crenshaw : Temporary Library Opens
Santa Monica : Stockbroker Pleads Guilty
Westwood : Hazardous Waste Roundup
Santa Monica-Malibu : District Freezes Hiring
Westwood : Discussion of Fox Plans
ARCHITECTURE : Neither Museum nor Mausoleum, Getty Comes Close to Pure Vision By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture and urban design.
Panel Seeks to Maintain Condo Ban : Development: Marina City Club's financial problems reinforce the recommendation of the Small Craft Harbor Commission. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Story About Pier 'Missed the Boat'
Preserving Wetlands Is Not Impossible
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
Integration of Developmentally Disabled People
Parkway Will Be Road to Nowhere Until Hotel-Office Complex Is Built By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the : past week. By Lee Harris
Agency OKs Entertainment Loan Program
For many students, the hardest part of writing a paper is... By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her education column appears weekly
Veteran Democrats Square Off in Costly Race : Politics: Hayden, in a fight for political survival, takes on fellow liberal Rosenthal in primary battle in the new 23rd state Senate District. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curbside Trash Recycling Plan Faces Long Delay : Environment: A lack of funds and refuse facility forces a postponement. It's particularly galling to many people in a region renowned for its conservation consciousness. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forever Young : Art: In a rare public appearance, ceramist Beatrice Wood, 99, works her ageless magic on her legion of admirers. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL '92 : The Season Starts With a Touch of Tradition, a Blend of Youth : Baseball: Established coaches and their programs will be challenged by several newcomers, who are hopeful that their teams can make an impact. By Sean Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Along San Vicente, They Can Run But They Can't Hide : Jogging: From early morning to late evening, runners traverse pavement along what is arguably the oldest and most popular jogging strip in Los Angeles. By Mike Goodman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Going to Be a Very Odd Year in State Senate : Politics: In the confusing aftermath of reapportionment, voters may need a scorecard. For starters, there will be two sets of Senate districts for the next two years. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Greek food for thought: Richard Nixon has a museum in... By Steve Harvey
PENTAGON WATCH : New World Order?
Invitation to a Feast : Access to Soviet files could prove to be a historic opportunity
National Angst and the Presidential Primaries : The protest vote in a year of politicking dangerously
Suddenly It's All Action : Supervisors react to malpractice settlements, lavish spending
PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT : Smog Trade-Offs: Devil Is in Details : By creating a valuable commodity--marketable smog--the AQMD has also created an incentive for fraud. By Mary D. Nichols and Tom Soto, \o7 Mary D. Nichols is senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Los Angeles; Tom Soto is president of the Coalition for Clean Air and president of PS Enterprises, dealing in environmental affairs and policy development\f7
Keeping Quiet in the Face of Fraud By Lester Brickman, \o7 Lester Brickman is a professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York. and \f7
PLATFORM : Wrong Use of Funds By Steven B. Frates, \o7 STEVEN B. FRATES is executive director of the San Diego County Taxpayers Assn., a private, nonprofit organization that monitors government spending. He commented on the use of public funds to support such events as the America's Cup races in San Diego, he told The Times\f7 :
Obituaries
The 1991 reserve police officer of the year was named...
Judge Gives 4 Life Terms to Killer of 2 : Courts: Vincent Medrano, 17, will spend at least 39 1/2 years in prison. He avoided a no-parole sentence. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forever Young : Ceramist Pushes On in Her Pursuit of Art and Love By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boundary Vote Upsets Parents in Montalvo : Education: They say the Ventura board gave preferential treatment to students from hillside areas by keeping them at popular Buena High School. By Larry Speer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Railroad Agrees to Pay $737,000 for Spill Cleanup By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Clears Former Agency Chief of Fraud By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
January Jobless Rate of 8% Is Highest in More Than 6 Years By Christopher Pummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Workers Moved Due to Asbestos Threat By Patrick Mccartney
CAMARILLO : Council Seeks Study on Water Service By Caitlin Rother
CAMARILLO : Council Appoints 42 to Goals Panel By Caitlin Rother
VENTURA : City Crime Figures Reach Record Levels By Collin Nash
FILLMORE : Movie Set Train Gets Back on Track By Janet Bergamo
OJAI : Donations, Homes Sought for Pet Rats By Janet Bergamo
COUNTYWIDE : Underground Basins Bolstered by Rains By Maia Davis
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered for Missing Woman By Collin Nash
MOORPARK : School Election Rescheduling OKd By Maia Davis
COUNTYWIDE : Airport Officials To Consider Alternates By Larry Speer
COUNTYWIDE : Walls Considered in Gun Range Plan By Carlos V. Lozano
Parents of Boy Who Died of Head Injury Charged With Child Endangerment : Crime: The arrests are made at a Camarillo strawberry field, where the Oxnard couple worked. The father denies ever abusing the 2-year-old child. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Failed Connector Causes Power Outage
Coalition Organized to Fight Hate Crimes By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chamber Keeps Control of Hollywood Sign : Landmarks: State settles suit that charged mismanagement of sign and Walk of Fame. Two trusts will be repaid $224,464. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Suspends 2 Fraternities After Student Is Beaten : Crime: Victim was attacked after rivals allegedly ordered him not to walk in front of their house, police say. A brawl between two social clubs ensues. By Tracy Wood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County OKs Plan to Settle Charges of Job Bias Against Latinos : Employment: The proposal approved by supervisors calls for new standards of hiring and promotions in public hospital system. Molina boycotts the meeting. By Richard Simon and Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S. Africans in L.A. Vote on Reforms : Referendum: Many who cast absentee ballots believe their nation will approve changes to dismantle apartheid. Blacks could not participate in the polling. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Are Heard Laughing on Tapes : King case: One also was recorded telling a dispatcher that the victim had numerous head wounds. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reform Plan Offers Cash to Schools By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Officer Is Heard Laughing on Tapes : King case: He also was recorded telling a dispatcher that the victim had numerous head wounds. That contradicts earlier statements that he made to investigators. From United Press International
LOS ANGELES : Gang Member Gets 7 Years for Role in Scalding Toddler
LOS ANGELES : Karlin's Husband Ran Over Protester's Foot, Group Says
Officers Who Regained Jobs Fired Again By Jill Gottesman
LOS ANGELES : College Trustees OK Novel Plan for Parking, Housing
POMONA : 2 Convicted of Slaying West Covina Activist
LONG BEACH : 6-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Foster Home Bathtub
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Democrats Endorse Watson in Supervisorial Race
Two 14-Year-Olds Admit Crime Spree By Vicki Torres
MARINA DEL REY : Developer in Default on Lease With County
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Suit Seeks Lower Tax on Homes Declining in Value
Medical Drama : Education: A play about AIDS is performed at the USC school of medicine 'to put a human face on the disease.' Attendance was mandatory for first- and second-year students. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Third Trial Opens for 2 Drug Officers in Corruption Case : Court: The deputies lived like company presidents, prosecution says. Defense attacks convicted lawmen who will appear as government witnesses. By Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football Star Pleads Innocent to Robbery Charge By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Feds Show Up at Willard
New Miramar Harassment Cases Arise : Military: Two more women come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct at Navy air base. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Sweep Brings In 79 Gang Members : Investigation: Federal and local law enforcement involved in 'Operation Bandanna' are seeking another 40 gang members. Videotape of the 'sting's' drug buys is expected to speed up prosecution. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Killing : Crime: Slaying of a young Barrio Logan mother may have stemmed from refusal to lend a motor scooter to the boy and his friends, her husband says. By Sebastian Rotella and John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Cuts Lawyers' 'Jail Mail' Pipeline By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rural Areas Resist San Marcos' Web By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
11-Year Sentence for Shooting Deputy
City Clerk Takes the Hot Seat in Hawthorne : Politics: Appointment of Richard L. Mansfield fails to quell controversy involving his predecessor. Critics say that the vacancy should have been filled through an election. By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Club Backs 2 in Same Supervisor's Race
15 Teaching Jobs Abolished in Torrance's School Budget : Education: The reductions are made in an effort to save $1 million and offset an anticipated shortfall in state funds. Two teachers will get layoff notices. By Julia A. Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hermosa Beach Rejects Proposal to Sell Tickets for Beach Volleyball : Spectator sports: The Assn. of Volleyball Professionals indicates it might move games to another town. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Seats New Council Members
Five Mayoral Candidates Qualify for Primary Ballot
Torrance Sues to Recover $6 Million From Wymer By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Runners-Up Miss Action of Academic Decathlon By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiance of First Alleged Prince Victim Tells of Finding Body By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reforms for Child Protective System OKd By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOUSE : Budget
Helping Hand From Feds : U.S. attorney joins Santa Ana's vigorous fight against drugs
Suspended Lawyer Held for Practicing
Preeminent in His Field, Victor Voth Has Sown His Seeds Worldwide and Shares the Fruits of Knowledge of . . . : The Strawberry Man By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
75 Displaced as State Closes Nursing Home : Health: Investigators 'found clients in a grossly negligent state' at Holiday Terrace, official says. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted in Key Case for DNA Evidence : Trial: Prosecution was based on 'genetic fingerprinting.' Defendant is found guilty of attempted rape. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Furor Builds as 105 Accuse Gynecologist : Inquiry: List of women alleging molestation by doctor grows as medical officials blame one another for failing to pursue complaints. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 46TH DISTRICT : Ryan Begins Campaign to Oust Dornan : The former Superior Court judge says her congressional bid will show she is not a 'one-issue' candidate. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skating Star Tells Jury of Harassment : Trial: Olympic gold medalist Katarina Witt says Westminster man's 'bizarre letters' made her fear for her life. Jury begins deliberations. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : CHP Warns of Calls to Solicit Money By Eric Young
SEAL BEACH : City Votes to Conduct Beach Erosion Study By Malaika Brown
MISSION VIEJO : Trustees Oppose Choice Initiative By Greg Hernandez
CLIPBOARD : November and December Restaurant Health Permit Suspensions Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Youths Arrested After 20-Mile Chase By Bob Elston
LOS ALAMITOS : Officers Pay Respects to Late Commander By Vivien Lou Chen
MISSION VIEJO : Boundaries OKd for New School By Greg Hernandez
ORANGE : Food Vendor Ban Change to Be Studied By Mary Helen Berg
GARDEN GROVE : Wage Dispute Stalls Shop Center Plans By Bob Barker
IRVINE : Expelled Student to Serve Time as Trusty By Tom Mcqueeney
NEWPORT BEACH : Fire Station Wins OK Despite Protests By Lisa Mascaro
GARDEN GROVE : Kessler and Leyes Will Run for Mayor By Robert Barker
NEWPORT BEACH : A Center for Learning, Recycling By Leslie Knowlton Herzog
PLACENTIA : Trustees OK Layoffs to Cut Budget Deficit By Bob Elston
Overton Loses Bid to Drop Slaying Charge From a Times Staff Writer
Doctor's Challenges Come in Threes By Herbert J. Vida
Activist, Reporter Arrested in String of Store Thefts By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Budget Cut by $3.1 Million : Education: Jobs of three librarians, some programs spared. At end of school year, 49 positions will be eliminated. By John Penner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Team Fails to Secure More Transit Funds By Marilyn Yaquinto, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Approves Agreement in Warner Ridge Case : Development: Los Angeles starts acting to supply all the paperwork for the project by Sept. 20. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Program to Cut Alcohol Abuse By Richard Lee Colvin
SANTA CLARITA : McKeon Campaign Manager Resigns By Jack Cheevers
SUN VALLEY : L.A. OKs Loan to Repair Apartments By John Schwada
SUN VALLEY : Man Fatally Shot in Drive-By Attack By Henry Chu
SANTA CLARITA : Council OKs Plan to Close VFW Hall By Tracey Kaplan
LOS ANGELES : Market Ordered to Hire Security Guard By John Schwada
BURBANK : Council Approves Transportation Plan By Greg Braxton
VAN NUYS : Low-Cost Loan OKd for Apartments By John Schwada
SANTA CLARITA : Council Appeals Construction Site By Tracey Kaplan
UNIVERSAL CITY : Group to Honor Gen. Colin Powell By Amy Pyle
BURBANK : Council Approves Parking District By Greg Braxton
SAN FERNANDO : Driver Who Killed 2 Sentenced to Prison By Julio Moran
Santa Clarita Council Votes for Strict Hillside Ordinance : Growth: The unanimous decision places stringent controls on builders. It leaves room for rare exceptions. A final vote will be March 24. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks Charge Racism at CSUN : Education: Protesters accuse administrators of being insensitive and call for the resignation of the athletic director. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bidding Extended on LAX-Palmdale Rail : Transportation: County officials also ease the guidelines on the $4-billion project because of funding questions. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Roberti Can Run in 20th By Jack Cheevers and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Youth Guilty in Stabbing at School : Courts: A judge convicts the 16-year-old of attempted murder. The attack on a fellow student polarized the Canyon High campus. By Lorna Fernandes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spending Plan Would Benefit Valley College : Trustees: The board considers a formula that would give the campus $1 million to restore classes and make repairs. Smaller campuses may suffer. By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redevelopment Foes Charge Fraud : North Hollywood: At a contentious meeting, several recently elected panelists are rejected. A faction of opponents seize control of the proceeding. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. OKs $1.9 Million to Buy Sylmar Site for Train Depot By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metro BRIEFS : LOS ANGELES : Plan OKd for Technical College
St. Patrick's Day Parades
Council Winners Celebrate : Bell Gardens: Successors to recalled members vow change; critics predict doom. The often-criticized city manager could get fired. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Clippers Lose a Bit of an Edge : Pro basketball: SuperSonics win, 104-96, to take season series, giving them tiebreaker advantage in race for playoff spots. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Unlikely End to Kings' Streak : Hockey: Hartford wins, 4-0, halting a run of eight consecutive L.A. victories. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So Far, This Is a Pleasure Trip for the Lakers : Pro basketball: Scott and Threatt combine for 50 points in victory over Hawks. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
He's Enough to Give Owner a Breakdown By Danny Robbins
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Jackson's 26 Help Ohio State Win From Associated Press
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : UC Santa Barbara Dominates Fullerton Again By Lisa Dillman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rookie Curtis Has a Big Game By Helene Elliott
AMERICA'S CUP DAILY REPORT : CHALLENGER, DEFENDER TRIALS : Defiant Beats, Passes Stars & Stripes By Rich Roberts
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gross Won't Change Ways By Bill Plaschke
NHL ROUNDUP : LeBlanc Is Sent Down; Blackhawks Lose, 7-1 By Dan Hafner
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Turn Up Pressure on Celtics, Who Are Too Weary to Challenge By Dan Hafner
SANTA ANITA : Solis Eagerly Awaiting Bertrando's 1992 Debut in Sunday's San Felipe By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SKIING : Dave McCoy Fits Well With This Elite Group By Bob Lochner
Aztecs Put Bad Year In the Can : College basketball: San Diego State's season was ripe for many negative statistics. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McIlvaine Gives Benes a New Deal : Padres: Pitcher happier after team gives him $100,000 raise. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars & Stripes Fixes Mast but Still Falls to Defiant By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wright In Right Spot, Wrong Time : MSL: Sockers' top goal-scorer might just be a big fish in a small pond. Outdoor soccer might be his next move. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast Expects to Break Even This Year
FISHING : Toronado Anglers Were Kept Busy Battling Barracuda By Dan Stanton
Hoopla Builds as Area Teams Try to Take Another Step : Boys' preview: Westchester meets Capistrano Valley, Morningside plays Lemoore and Serra battles Santa Clara in regional semifinals. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES : Lions Had Their Roar Reduced to a Whimper By Irene Garcia
Hoopla Builds as Area Teams Try to Take Another Step : Girls' preview: Peninsula battles Poway, Bishop Montgomery plays Gahr, and Morningside meets Rancho Alamitos in regional semifinals. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toro Baseball Team Travels to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo By Mitch Polin
GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Kilcoyne Helps USDHS Repeat By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Behind Susi, Mission Bay Swamps Saints for Title By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Conner's Misfortune Is a Cause for Conversation, Celebration By Rich Roberts
Gulls' Knickle Signs Extension By Dana Haddad
Prep Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC's Big Inning Backs Nelson's Pitching
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Sweep Long Beach in Softball
PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta Defeats El Toro in Loara Baseball Tournament By Tom Hamilton
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League : 1991 In Review
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Bolen Helps Hueneme Snag Win By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Fit to Be Tied After an 8-7 Loss to Santa Barbara : College baseball: Matadors blow 6-0 lead, then settle for 2-2 finish in resumption of earlier game.
Notre Dame Enjoys a Field Day at Expense of Canyon Defense, 7-4 By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holcomb Leaves Westlake Track Team After Coach's Strategy Rankles Father
Openings Rare for Prep Closers : Few Teams Have Enough Quality Pitchers to Be Able to Develop a Relief Specialist By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cal Lutheran baseball team (16-0, 9-0 in Southern...
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK : BOYS' PREVIEW : Birmingham Poised for Run at City Title By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Turned Bad, Then Ugly for Utah
JUNIOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT : Ventura Not Caught Up in Rankings By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Northridge Baseball Team Returns to the Top 20 After 0-4 Start
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Farris' Ace Helps Hart to Golf Win
After 3 Months, 48 Hours Is Key : Pacific 10: There's tournament pressure without a tournament as the conference race comes down to four games in Los Angeles. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Still No. 1, With a Catch : Parrish Must Improve Hitting to Keep First-String Angel Job By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Among 17 college basketball players named to the ballot... From Staff and Wire Reports
Tarkanian Shares Big West Coaching Honor From Associated Press
Pitt Says It Is Clean on Faulkner From Staff and Wire Reports
Season Over for UNLV Players : Ruling: Judge refuses to provide injunction, seemingly closing (again) the 1977 case against Tarkanian. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roggin in Drug Center, With Station Support By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valvano Said to Be Considering Offer to Coach at Wichita State From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Sale of Yankees Being Discussed Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Will They Still Need Him, However, When There Are 64? By Gene Wojciechowski
PREP BASKETBALL STATE REGIONAL PLAYOFFS : Fremont Boys Come a Long Way By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE : Buser Finishes in Record Time From Associated Press
Races in Chicago Canceled as Jockeys Refuse to Ride Associated Press
Blackhawks Return LeBlanc to Minors Times Wire Services
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
He's Far Away From a Corner : After Running Drugs as a Child, Williams Has Grown as a Titan By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big West Cites Titans Jackson, Ward, Bowen
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Majors Associated Press
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Estancia Wary of La Canada's Cast : Boys: Coach O'Brien knows there's more to top-seeded Spartans than 6-11 Mandeville. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Brea's Next Opponent Keeps Its Chin Up : Girls: However, Ladycats' 80-point victory gives South Hills coach something to think about. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Reynolds Takes His Sprinting Seriously Now By Robyn Norwood
1992 Boys' Volleyball Preview
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL : Gan Family May Have Saved the Best for Last By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea-Olinda's Cardenas Has Fun Doing the Dirty Work on the Diamond : Softball: Junior shortstop was the Orange League's MVP last season when she hit .442 and had a .927 fielding percentage. By Kim Kutcher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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