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What happened on March 12, 1992
SPORTS
Roggin in Drug Center, With Station Support LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bolen Helps Hueneme Snag Win JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gross Won't Change Ways BILL PLASCHKE
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Tarkanian Shares Big West Coaching Honor From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Prep Roundup
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rookie Curtis Has a Big Game HELENE ELLIOTT
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Openings Rare for Prep Closers : Few Teams Have Enough Quality Pitchers to Be Able to Develop a Relief Specialist VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Still No. 1, With a Catch : Parrish Must Improve Hitting to Keep First-String Angel Job ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Conner's Misfortune Is a Cause for Conversation, Celebration RICH ROBERTS
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Sale of Yankees Being Discussed Associated Press
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.
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Turn Up Pressure on Celtics, Who Are Too Weary to Challenge DAN HAFNER
NHL ROUNDUP : LeBlanc Is Sent Down; Blackhawks Lose, 7-1 DAN HAFNER
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC's Big Inning Backs Nelson's Pitching
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. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Will They Still Need Him, However, When There Are 64? GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
So Far, This Is a Pleasure Trip for the Lakers : Pro basketball: Scott and Threatt combine for 50 points in victory over Hawks. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League : 1991 In Review
AMERICA'S CUP DAILY REPORT : CHALLENGER, DEFENDER TRIALS : Defiant Beats, Passes Stars & Stripes RICH ROBERTS
An Unlikely End to Kings' Streak : Hockey: Hartford wins, 4-0, halting a run of eight consecutive L.A. victories. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blackhawks Return LeBlanc to Minors Times Wire Services
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
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. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valvano Said to Be Considering Offer to Coach at Wichita State From Associated Press
Races in Chicago Canceled as Jockeys Refuse to Ride Associated Press
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Gulls' Knickle Signs Extension DANA HADDAD
COLLEGES : Lions Had Their Roar Reduced to a Whimper IRENE GARCIA
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Sweep Long Beach in Softball
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Majors Associated Press
Cal State Northridge Baseball Team Returns to the Top 20 After 0-4 Start
Good Turned Bad, Then Ugly for Utah
JUNIOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT : Ventura Not Caught Up in Rankings JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toro Baseball Team Travels to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo MITCH POLIN
Stars & Stripes Fixes Mast but Still Falls to Defiant RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Season Over for UNLV Players : Ruling: Judge refuses to provide injunction, seemingly closing (again) the 1977 case against Tarkanian. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL STATE REGIONAL PLAYOFFS : Fremont Boys Come a Long Way ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Reynolds Takes His Sprinting Seriously Now ROBYN NORWOOD
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. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Farris' Ace Helps Hart to Golf Win
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
1992 Boys' Volleyball Preview
Big West Cites Titans Jackson, Ward, Bowen
He's Far Away From a Corner : After Running Drugs as a Child, Williams Has Grown as a Titan MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
SANTA ANITA : Solis Eagerly Awaiting Bertrando's 1992 Debut in Sunday's San Felipe BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE : Buser Finishes in Record Time From Associated Press
FISHING : Toronado Anglers Were Kept Busy Battling Barracuda DAN STANTON
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK : BOYS' PREVIEW : Birmingham Poised for Run at City Title JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitt Says It Is Clean on Faulkner From Staff and Wire Reports
GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Kilcoyne Helps USDHS Repeat KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McIlvaine Gives Benes a New Deal : Padres: Pitcher happier after team gives him $100,000 raise. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball 1992: Orange League
Aztecs Put Bad Year In the Can : College basketball: San Diego State's season was ripe for many negative statistics. SCOTT MILLER, 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. KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta Defeats El Toro in Loara Baseball Tournament TOM HAMILTON
SKIING : Dave McCoy Fits Well With This Elite Group BOB LOCHNER
BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Behind Susi, Mission Bay Swamps Saints for Title KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Enjoys a Field Day at Expense of Canyon Defense, 7-4 PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL : Gan Family May Have Saved the Best for Last MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast Expects to Break Even This Year
Holcomb Leaves Westlake Track Team After Coach's Strategy Rankles Father
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Jackson's 26 Help Ohio State Win From Associated Press
He's Enough to Give Owner a Breakdown DANNY ROBBINS
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : UC Santa Barbara Dominates Fullerton Again LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW : Cuban Revolution Tugs on Family Ties : DREAMING IN CUBAN by Cristina Garcia ; Alfred A. Knopf $20; 229 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Mary Little; Sorority Founder
Escaped Murder Convict Recaptured in Woodland Reuters
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. MIKE GOODMAN, 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. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stardom--More Than Just a Smile PAT LAUNER
David Carroll; Broadway Tenor, Actor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Frenchwoman Climbs Eiger's North Face Alone From Associated Press
Railroad to Pay Cleanup Costs in Seacliff Derailment CARLOS V. LOZANO, 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. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Deng's Economic Reforms Win Beijing Support From Times Wire Services
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. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSULB Custodian a Pillar of Support--On and Off Campus JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. SEAN WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Issue: Illegal Garage Apartments
Rain Gutters an Outlet for Do-It-Yourselfers GERRY McSTRAVICK
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. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Airs Dispute About Switch of School Systems VIKEN BERBERIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Planning Missile Sales to Kuwaitis Reuters
Santa Monica-Malibu : District Freezes Hiring
Road Notes
Century City : St. Patrick's Day Parade
Rep. Hunter Defends His Use of Bank JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Gets to Semifinals in Contest JON NALICK
Duarte : Economic Panel Changes
The House
Long Beach : Oil Firm Pleads Innocent to Storage of Hazardous Waste
The House
Long Beach : Proposals Sought for Art Exhibits at Blue Line Stops
Bush Nominates TRW Executive to Head NASA JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Rate Lunching After Tour of the Links DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Wilson to Fill Spots on Efficiency Panel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beverly Hills : Appeal for Art Donations
2 Sales Due This Weekend Are Not Run-of-the-Mill GERI COOK
THE TIMES POLL: How Age and Income Affected the Vote
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. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Madre : Library Dealing With Dust
San Dimas : Forum on Learning Center
Buchanan Says Attacks to Ease if He Can't Win DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Schools Want Funds Back
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. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Union Station Fund-Raiser
Now U.S. Tells Viet Refugees to Go Home Associated Press
Midwest Showdown
The Fans' Choices
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. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pico Rivera : Rezoning Issue Postponed for Environmental Report
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. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw : Temporary Library Opens
Clinton and Tsongas Go on Offensive in Midwest : Democrats: Candidates attack each other's beliefs, records as focus shifts to key Michigan, Illinois contests. EDWIN CHEN and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The House
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. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10,000 Protesters in Belgrade Demand That Serb President Milosevic Resign Associated Press
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the : past week. LEE HARRIS
EDUCATION ON A STICK : Don't Tell the Little Ones, but the Fabled Shanghai Rod and Puppet Theatre Isn't Just Monkeying Around CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
NEIGHBORS : Jumping for Joy : The recent wet weather has made conditions perfect for frogs to reproduce, prompting their happy chorus. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Urges Pact on Faster Nuclear Cuts : Arms: Accord is sought before June summit. Baker, Kozyrev still disagree on key issues. DOYLE McMANUS, 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. THOMAS W. LIPPMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
New Transportation Chief Takes Oath, Is Praised by Bush Associated Press
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. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey : $2.50 Late Charge on Water Bills Gets Preliminary OK
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : U.S. Court Upholds Proposition 65 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scoreboard : Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events GARY KLEIN
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
Story About Pier 'Missed the Boat'
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Janitor From Closed Office Building Dies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Where to See Kid Productions
RATTLE AND HUM : Kids and Contact Are a Loud at Irvine's 'Instruments of Sound' Exhibit CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
U.S. Tells 'Boat People' to Return Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House Votes to Override Bush's China Trade Veto WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Be or Not to Be? : Pair Plans New Theater--If They Can Raise the Money KAREN KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quake Hits Long Island Reuters
2 Senate Measures Require the Use of Fire Retardants on Roofs Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Vernon's Suit on Religious Bias Rejected HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow With Visible Vote Gets No Help Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Volunteers Sought for EPA Committee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Community Fair Saturday-Sunday
Westwood : Hazardous Waste Roundup
A Not New but Welcome City Blueprint DIRK SUTRO
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. SONNI EFRON and GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nunn Calls $15-Billion Defense Cut Proposed by House Too Severe ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar : Jewelry Store Burglarized
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. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Single Mother Longs for Work--and Her Self-Esteem TIM RUTTEN
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. KEN ELLINGWOOD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DRIVING : Kermit, Now It's Easier Being Green THE HARTFORD COURANT
Pro, Con Responses to Q & A With Galanter
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. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Nature Gets Credit as Smog Eases in S.D. LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pupu's Passport to the Tropics MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Forever Young : Art: In a rare public appearance, ceramist Beatrice Wood, 99, works her ageless magic on her legion of admirers. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, 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. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK : Dymally Switches His Support in 52nd District Assembly Race Tina Griego
Agency OKs Entertainment Loan Program
Four Homes With a Viewer on La Quinta Tour ZAN THOMPSON
Bell : First in Series of Sobriety Checkpoints Slated Friday
Venice : Muralist Winners Named
Los Feliz : Medical Waste Case Charges
Fund-Raisers Target Asian-Americans IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Urges U.S. to Assist Commonwealth ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vermont's Capital Is Flooded as Ice Diverts River into Town From Associated Press
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. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. From Associated Press
Santa Monica : Stockbroker Pleads Guilty
New Billboard Displays 'Drive-By Art' : Program Developed in Response to Residents' Protests Over Construction of Sign ANN MAURER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Check Kiting Affair May Drive Some From Office MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Exchange of Views on Ethnic Friction DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clipboard : Orange County Pawnbrokers DALLAS M. JACKSON
Money Crunch Paints Artists Into Corner BOB SIPCHEN
Sinus Infection Symptoms Can Masquerade as Cold PETER H. BERCZELLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS; Dr. Berczeller is a professor of clinical medicine at New York University Medical Center. and
Foundation to Raise Money for Glenoaks
* Emilia Sherman Maurer; Captain of the Rockettes Dancing Troupe
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. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A First-Rate 'Swing Into Spring' MARY LOU LOPER
Glendora : Library Director Criticized
ARCHITECTURE : Neither Museum nor Mausoleum, Getty Comes Close to Pure Vision AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture and urban design.
Gay Group May Join Boston's St. Patrick's Parade, Court Says Associated Press
Super Tuesday Results
NOTEBOOK : It Was Championship Week for Four Area High Schools GARY KLEIN
JAZZ : College Will Start Playing It Close to the Fest BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the The Times Orange County Edition.
A Contest for Writers
Norwalk : New Soccer Rules Require Residency, Security Guards
2 Tell of Sex Harassment at Navy Base H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PALS Helps Moms Tell the Big Secret DIANNE KLEIN
A New World for Shakespeare ANNE KLARNER
Rising Stars
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. JOHN H. LEE and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Woman Held in Boston After Drug Bust at Airport ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILM : Different Time, Place but Same Woody Allen MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Mental Patients Overload County Emergency System : Health care: Service cutbacks squeeze about 30,000 out of clinics and into 'revolving door' facilities. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAY DINING : Dancing, Singing and Spirits Are the Green of the Crop BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
* Albert S. Keston; Inventor of Tests Used by Diabetics
CSUN Turns Environmental Awareness Into a Career : Education: A curriculum guides students into professions focusing on public health and safety. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kahlenberg writes regularly about the environment for The Times
Prevention and Cure Relatively Easy, but Untreated, the Disease Can Be Deadly MARYANN HAMMERS
'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. MARK A. STEIN, 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. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$488,000 Presented to Cedars-Sinai BEA MAXWELL
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. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tips You Would Give to Wise Up Mom and Dad
Sultan of Strawberries Holds Field Day to Share Expertise LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendora : South Hills Wilderness Area
The Team Everybody Wants to Beat : Diamond Bar, Ranked No. 2 in the Nation, Boasts a Wealth of Talent GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D'Amato's Brother Charged in Defense Payoff Scheme From Associated Press
Film Experts Take a Shot in the Dark ANN CONWAY
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. JOHN CHERWA and HOUSTON MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Director, Writer Richard Brooks Dies EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westwood : Discussion of Fox Plans
* William S. Magginetti; Vaudeville Performer, Actor
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. STUART WASSERMAN and GARRY ABRAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Region : Water Issues Discussion
O.C. Suspect in Bank Robbery Is Held Up in Vegas ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Retire? : Experts Say Mileage Is No Way to Tell If Your Wheels Are Worn CAROLINE LEMKE, 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. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noriega Prosecutors Withdraw Witness : Trial: DEA agent's testimony is interrupted after defense accuses the government of withholding evidence. Attorneys and judge argue. From Associated Press
TB : Number of Cases Growing as Schools Cut Back on Testing Programs MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hammers is a regular contributor to Valley View.
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. 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
Long Beach : Nonprofit Groups Get Land to Build Child-Care Center
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Newport Pier Day: It Will Surf the Area Right RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Roosevelt Junior High Wins Spelling Award
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. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping the Music Alive for Schools
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Singing Out : The Moorpark Masterworks Chorale offers an evening of musical grandeur that seems to please everyone. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S.D. Opera Program Gets Kids Humming PAT LAUNER
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. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Area Teams in CIF Playoffs Compete Tonight PAUL McLEOD
Courses for Young, Would-Be Entertainers
Eagle Rock : Landmark Decision Weighed
Goodwill Force : For years, 72-year-old Otto Geller has been an unofficial emissary to his homeland of Germany on behalf of Ventura. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glassell Park : Catering Truck Vendor Slain
RESTAURANT REVIEW OLD VIENNA : Kitschy but Cozy : It's rated among the top purveyors of authentic German-style food in the region. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, 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. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LBCC in Hunt for 5th State Basketball Title PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAPPIN' WITH MARKY : 'The Fame Can Be a Headache at Times, You Know' JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly writes for The Times Orange County Edition.
'Smart Wood' : With a little effort, consumers can find furniture whose creation didn't put a dent in the rain forests. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, 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. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IT'S MORE THAN BEER : Music, Culture and All Things Irish Are the Focus of St. Paddy's Celebrations RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Love Him, Hate Him : Brash Educator Seen as Innovative, Divisive HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ocean Food Not Only Fish in Maxwell's Sea JON NALICK
MUSIC : Decorating Bach's B-Minor Mass CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
Distinct Among O.C. Restaurants BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
SPECIAL EVENT : Wrestling Federation's Guided Muscles Aimed at Anaheim KEN WILLIAMS, Ken Williams is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff.
Tasmanian Team : The Handsome Devils are frenzied rockers who are about as subtle as piranha earrings. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So You Want to Be A Star, Kid? : Theaters That Get Kids Into the Act PAT LAUNER
Vegetables Wedded : Brain-shaped green cauliflower? It's a hybrid genetic blend grown in Oxnard. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Seeing Art Anew : For blind painter Frank Livingston, images travel from his mind's eye to his fingers. MAJA RADEVICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMEDY : Wolfberg Sq-u-e-e-z-es Laughs From Audience DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Parkway Will Be Road to Nowhere Until Hotel-Office Complex Is Built JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hernandez Drops Opposition to Commuter Rail Facility ROBERT MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : Library, Custodial Services Suffer in School Budget Cut
Smooth Seas at 'Great Age' : Benefit: A prince and princess added to the glamour of a night at the San Diego Museum of Art. DAVID NELSON
Women Strike Back : Model Mugging course teaches the use of an array of self-defense techniques. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'THE FOREIGNER' : Mr. Personality : A self-confessed bore emerges a hero through hilarious circumstances in "The Foreigner." PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Preserving Wetlands Is Not Impossible
Integration of Developmentally Disabled People
Ich bin ein Venturan : The folks of Deutschland and Ventura County are fostering a mutual fascination. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Taj Mahal of All Bakeries' : Van de Kamp's Building Gets Monument Designation MELANIE MURPHY KARIAN, 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? AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Seeks to Maintain Condo Ban : Development: Marina City Club's financial problems reinforce the recommendation of the Small Craft Harbor Commission. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : It's in the Cards : Baseball, that is. Youngsters get together at trading shows to augment their collections. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norwalk : School Superintendent's Contract Extended 1 Year
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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. TRACY WOOD, 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. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Cuts Lawyers' 'Jail Mail' Pipeline MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks Charge Racism at CSUN : Education: Protesters accuse administrators of being insensitive and call for the resignation of the athletic director. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forever Young : Ceramist Pushes On in Her Pursuit of Art and Love PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : City Votes to Conduct Beach Erosion Study MALAIKA BROWN
LONG BEACH : 6-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Foster Home Bathtub
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. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiance of First Alleged Prince Victim Tells of Finding Body MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Enough to Go Around
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. LARRY SPEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUN VALLEY : L.A. OKs Loan to Repair Apartments JOHN SCHWADA
PLATFORM : Wrong Use of Funds STEVEN B. FRATES, 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 :
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Democrats Endorse Watson in Supervisorial Race
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Feds Show Up at Willard
CLIPBOARD : November and December Restaurant Health Permit Suspensions Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Prep Football Star Pleads Innocent to Robbery Charge JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. OKs $1.9 Million to Buy Sylmar Site for Train Depot JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reform Plan Offers Cash to Schools SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
National Angst and the Presidential Primaries : The protest vote in a year of politicking dangerously
CAMARILLO : Council Appoints 42 to Goals Panel CAITLIN ROTHER
VENTURA : Workers Moved Due to Asbestos Threat PATRICK McCARTNEY
Helping Hand From Feds : U.S. attorney joins Santa Ana's vigorous fight against drugs
COUNTYWIDE : Underground Basins Bolstered by Rains MAIA DAVIS
THE HOUSE : Budget
Keeping Quiet in the Face of Fraud LESTER BRICKMAN, Lester Brickman is a professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York. and
UNIVERSAL CITY : Group to Honor Gen. Colin Powell AMY PYLE
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. JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : School Election Rescheduling OKd MAIA DAVIS
Judge Says Roberti Can Run in 20th JACK CHEEVERS and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA CLARITA : Council Appeals Construction Site TRACEY KAPLAN
ORANGE : Food Vendor Ban Change to Be Studied MARY HELEN BERG
Anaheim Team Fails to Secure More Transit Funds MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Club Backs 2 in Same Supervisor's Race
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. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Lotto Results
BURBANK : Council Approves Transportation Plan GREG BRAXTON
Grand Jury Clears Former Agency Chief of Fraud DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Airport Officials To Consider Alternates LARRY SPEER
Suddenly It's All Action : Supervisors react to malpractice settlements, lavish spending
Torrance Seats New Council Members
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. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Choice Initiative
School Choice Initiative
School Choice Initiative
Cal State Fee Hikes
School Choice Initiative
Dornan's Wrath
Dornan's Wrath
Kudos for Briefs Page
Welfare Limits the Right Step
Cal State Fees
School Choice Initiative
Court Approves Agreement in Warner Ridge Case : Development: Los Angeles starts acting to supply all the paperwork for the project by Sept. 20. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : College Trustees OK Novel Plan for Parking, Housing
Not Enough to Go Around
GARDEN GROVE : Kessler and Leyes Will Run for Mayor ROBERT BARKER
Bush Special
VENTURA : City Crime Figures Reach Record Levels COLLIN NASH
BURBANK : Council Approves Parking District GREG BRAXTON
January Jobless Rate of 8% Is Highest in More Than 6 Years CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Choice Initiative
SAN FERNANDO : Driver Who Killed 2 Sentenced to Prison JULIO MORAN
Doctor's Challenges Come in Threes HERBERT J. VIDA
St. Patrick's Day Parades
SUN VALLEY : Man Fatally Shot in Drive-By Attack HENRY CHU
Two 14-Year-Olds Admit Crime Spree VICKI TORRES
COUNTYWIDE : CHP Warns of Calls to Solicit Money ERIC YOUNG
Railroad Agrees to Pay $737,000 for Spill Cleanup CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Fire Station Wins OK Despite Protests LISA MASCARO
Reforms for Child Protective System OKd LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Trustees Oppose Choice Initiative GREG HERNANDEZ
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Youths Arrested After 20-Mile Chase BOB ELSTON
Failed Connector Causes Power Outage
Officers Who Regained Jobs Fired Again JILL GOTTESMAN
Runners-Up Miss Action of Academic Decathlon DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. MARY D. NICHOLS and TOM SOTO, 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
Funerals for Gang Members
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. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rural Areas Resist San Marcos' Web NANCY RAY, 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. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARINA DEL REY : Developer in Default on Lease With County
IRVINE : Expelled Student to Serve Time as Trusty TOM McQUEENEY
75 Displaced as State Closes Nursing Home : Health: Investigators 'found clients in a grossly negligent state' at Holiday Terrace, official says. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Sues to Recover $6 Million From Wymer DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Low-Cost Loan OKd for Apartments JOHN SCHWADA
NEWPORT BEACH : A Center for Learning, Recycling LESLIE KNOWLTON HERZOG
GARDEN GROVE : Wage Dispute Stalls Shop Center Plans BOB BARKER
Coalition Organized to Fight Hate Crimes SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Winners Celebrate : Bell Gardens: Successors to recalled members vow change; critics predict doom. The often-criticized city manager could get fired. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Walls Considered in Gun Range Plan CARLOS V. LOZANO
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Program to Cut Alcohol Abuse RICHARD LEE COLVIN
New Miramar Harassment Cases Arise : Military: Two more women come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct at Navy air base. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Donations, Homes Sought for Pet Rats JANET BERGAMO
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. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, 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. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : Council OKs Plan to Close VFW Hall TRACEY KAPLAN
PLACENTIA : Trustees OK Layoffs to Cut Budget Deficit BOB ELSTON
Overton Loses Bid to Drop Slaying Charge From a 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. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PENTAGON WATCH : New World Order?
Invitation to a Feast : Access to Soviet files could prove to be a historic opportunity
LOS ANGELES : Gang Member Gets 7 Years for Role in Scalding Toddler
CAMARILLO : Council Seeks Study on Water Service CAITLIN ROTHER
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. JOHN H. LEE and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
11-Year Sentence for Shooting Deputy
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. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Boundaries OKd for New School GREG HERNANDEZ
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. LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF 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
Suspended Lawyer Held for Practicing
Funerals for Gang Members
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Suit Seeks Lower Tax on Homes Declining in Value
POMONA : 2 Convicted of Slaying West Covina Activist
Beer Story: In Bad Taste?
Officers Are Heard Laughing on Tapes : King case: One also was recorded telling a dispatcher that the victim had numerous head wounds. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metro BRIEFS : LOS ANGELES : Plan OKd for Technical College
Obituaries
Man Convicted in Key Case for DNA Evidence : Trial: Prosecution was based on 'genetic fingerprinting.' Defendant is found guilty of attempted rape. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered for Missing Woman COLLIN NASH
Five Mayoral Candidates Qualify for Primary Ballot
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. JULIA A. WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Karlin's Husband Ran Over Protester's Foot, Group Says
FILLMORE : Movie Set Train Gets Back on Track JANET BERGAMO
SANTA CLARITA : McKeon Campaign Manager Resigns JACK CHEEVERS
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. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preeminent in His Field, Victor Voth Has Sown His Seeds Worldwide and Shares the Fruits of Knowledge of . . . : The Strawberry Man LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funerals for Gang Members
LOS ALAMITOS : Officers Pay Respects to Late Commander VIVIEN LOU CHEN
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. MARC LACEY, 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. RICHARD SIMON and CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, 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. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Market Ordered to Hire Security Guard JOHN SCHWADA
Activist, Reporter Arrested in String of Store Thefts DAVAN MAHARAJ, 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. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
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. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winners Named in Music Center Spotlight Awards ANDREA HEIMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Solid Set From Cash and Company at Crazy Horse RICHARD CROMELIN
2 Concerts Will Honor Leo Fender : * Fund-raiser: The shows--one country, one rock--at Knott's will benefit Parkinson's Educational Program. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
USC Screening of 'Homes Apart: Korea'
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Video Rental Chart : 'Thelma & Louise' Holds On DENNIS HUNT
STAGE REVIEWS : Absurdist 'Room' Serves Up Zany, Satirical Froth SYLVIE DRAKE and * "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
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE NOTES : Eviction, Money Woes Peril Irvine Light Opera JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enough Already, Says Prolific Composer Lees KEN HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Malashock's Bold, Juicy Nihilism LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Toto': Totally Delightful KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Jam' to Be Broadway's First Pay-Per-View Show DENNIS McDOUGAL
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEWS : Grody's 'Mom' Old News for Parents DON SHIRLEY and * "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. and
Conductor Enjoys the Tours : * Classical music: Jesus Lopez-Cobos leads the Cincinnati Symphony in Costa Mesa tonight, part of its first West Coast swing. JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Play That Premiered Here Still Packs Topical Punch NANCY CHURNIN
Coach House Looks More to Its Own Back Yard for Acts MIKE BOEHM
Academy's Latest Film Stir-Fry ROBERT EPSTEIN
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. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Buzz Spector Reconfigures a Malevich Masterpiece DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethnic Minority Writers to Be Honored : Minority Writers to Be Honored
Reigning Bats and Dogs : Tim Burton Rides High With 'Batman' Sequel, 'Frankenweenie' DANIEL CERONE, TIME STAFF WRITER
Alone With 'Shirley Valentine' : * Stage: Veteran actress Katherine McGrath acknowledges trepidation about performing solo at the Old Globe. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Daiwa Securities President Resigns : Brokerage: He takes the blame for pending losses from five expensive settlements. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chip Firms Poised to Push for Action Against Japan JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell Douglas Stock Drop Tied to MD-80 Cuts RALPH VARTABEDIAN
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Fidelity National Posts Record Profit in 1991 JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan's Trade Surplus With U.S. Up 30% in Month : Commerce: Hikes in exports to Asian nations show inability to expand domestic demand. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Proposes Tax Aid for Its Sluggish Film Industry : Entertainment: The companies welcome the plan but say it doesn't go far enough. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Overseas Spiral a Factor in Dow Falling 22.36 : Market Overview
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
B of A to Drop 14 More Branches to Satisfy Merger Concerns JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day Runner's Offering Raises $6.5 Million SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amati Deal Is Signed
Effects of Recession, Defense Decline Raise S.D. County Jobless Rate to 6.8% in January CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Software That Shows Global Vistas RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
SysteMed Tells Acquisition Bid TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Foreign Competitors Will Pay to Settle Patent Disputes With Ceradyne Corp. Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Colleges May Not Want the Role of Economic Booster 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
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney Lets Pact With TV Hit-Maker Witt Thomas Harris Go to Warner JOHN LIPPMAN, 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. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Enterprises Appoints Trader Joe's Founder to Oversee Its Ailing Retail Chains JUBE SHIVER Jr., 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. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An American Car for the Bye of a Lifetime BALTIMORE SUN
Faster Phaseout of CFCs Will Cost Consumers : Ozone-Eating Chemical Found in Many Products KEVIN E. CULLINANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Steak in a Shake DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Chocolate Souffle, Chicken Salad ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Love for Meat MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors
Meat Hooks BEV BENNETT
When in Roma . . . MICHELLE HUNEVEN
By Beer Obsessed LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Onions Without Tears KATHIE JENKINS
Las Tunas: The Neighborhood of the Future LAURIE OCHOA and JONATHAN GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Hollywood Walk of Food CHARLES PERRY and RUTH REICHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MARKETS : Ron's: East Hollywood's Un-Supermarket LINDA BURUM
Reducing Cholesterol: An Indian Approach BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gateaux to Go ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purim: Reshaping Hamantaschen JUDY ZEIDLER, Zeidler is a cookbook author
One Street, 13 Cuisines LAURIE OCHOA and JONATHAN GOLD
ETHNIC COOK : Really Cool Hot Food BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Brothers Gallo and Their $60 Cabernet DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
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