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What happened on March 26, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Former Judge Sentenced in Drug-Sales Plot
Shopping Mall Pros and Cons
VAN NUYS : 2 Charged in Death of Official's Son JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Obituaries
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Deputies Seek Clues in Man's Slaying JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Panel Maps Out Strategy to Keep Air Force Space Unit in El Segundo MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Schools to Reopen, Borders to Change JON NALICK
THOUSAND OAKS : Commission Rejects Increase in Density MAIA DAVIS
ELECTIONS / CARSON : She Praised Fajardo, but Did She Endorse Him? ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : $2.7 Million in Bad Checks Repaid PATRICK McCARTNEY
Santa Clarita Issues Report on Housing TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Schools Unveil Development Proposal CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Library a Model of Environmentalism : Construction: Recycled steel used for college structure--and it's stronger than the original. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN DIEGO : Police Seek Driver in Fatal Crash
Suspects Had Ties to Firefighting : Crime: A former county firefighter trainee and a Glendale fire captain face trials in local arson sprees. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : Repair of Bridge to Take Up to 6 Weeks TRACEY KAPLAN
COUNTYWIDE : Vasquez Wins GOP Convention Role ERIC LICHTBLAU
Crusading Artist Takes His Paintings Far Afield : Culture: The canvases were planted in a hay patch near the Ventura Freeway. He removes them at the landowner's request. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Committee to Aid 1-Way Street Study LARRY SPEER
SACRAMENTO WATCH : Keep Them Open
ELECTIONS : 3 Hot Issues May Be on Torrance Ballot DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : Exemption for Developer Backed TRACEY KAPLAN
Toxic Discharges
SAN DIEGO : Probe Finds Fire Intentionally Set
Officials Struggle to Save Coast Bikeway : Ventura: Waves have nearly smashed the popular path in two. A parks director says another severe storm may doom the section. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bono Swings Into Dana Point to State His Point : Politics: The candidate for U.S. Senate tries to garner support at a luncheon attended by a group of GOP women. LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jerry in the Kitchen AL MARTINEZ
SIMI VALLEY : Supervisor to Hold Roundtable Meeting MAIA DAVIS
MOORPARK : City Weighs Limits on Crowded Houses MAIA DAVIS
Girl Critically Hurt in Leap From Moving Truck in Garden Grove
CAMARILLO : City Approves Plan to Reroute Its Buses CAITLIN ROTHER
THE HOUSE : Pay for Reservists
Deception May Have Cost Crash Victim, 15, His Life DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan Would Use Airport Fees for City Services ANDREA FORD
Schools' Plea Against All-Year Schedule Fails JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Council OKs Revised Public Works Plan MARY HELEN BERG
Bailout Plan for RTD Put Together : Transit: Transportation commission scrapes up funds to cover most of $65-million budget shortfall. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Incumbents Getting Hit on All Sides : And in America, need for campaign reform is ever obvious
Gushing Hydrant Blamed for Threatening Mudslide H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Seeks to Block Freeway Toll Lanes DAN WEIKEL and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Electric Bus Lines
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
LOS ANGELES : 2 Quarantined Areas Infested by Fruit Flies
LOS ANGELES : Flag to Fly in Honor of Missing Servicemen
UC Irvine Deal With Hitachi
Special Elections Waste Tax Dollars
Primary Finalists
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
CHATSWORTH : County OKs Purchase of Site for Courthouse
SIMI VALLEY : Man Celebrates First Year With Transplanted Heart ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
EL CAJON : Recaptured Inmate Moved Downtown
Unsupported by Evidence : Anti-pornography bill could chill dramatic expression in arts
ROWLAND HEIGHTS : Grandson Arrested in Robbery of 2 Women
Super Lotto Results
Anaheim Contracts Questioned in San Diego Convention Center Audit MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Electric Bus to Start Route in 6 Weeks LESLIE EARNEST
For South County Commuters, There's No Easy Way Out : Transportation: The partial closure of Laguna Canyon Road is made worse by traffic-scrunching roadwork on alternative routes. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TARZANA : Pair Plead Guilty to Filing False Returns JIM HERRON ZAMORA
COLUMN RIGHT : An Outsider Who Wasted His Key Status : Buchanan could disdain economics as a columnist. But candidates can't do it and win. TOM BETHELL, Tom Bethell is a media fellow at the Hoover Institution.
COUNTYWIDE : Community Center Director Honored JON NALICK
William M. (Buddy) Redman; City Treasurer
NEWPORT BEACH : Fire Forces Outpatient Evacuation DONNETTE DUNBAR
NEWBURY PARK : Acid Spill Forces Closure of Overpass PATRICK McCARTNEY
Veterinarian Puzzled by Tiger Cub's Death in Plane From a Times Staff Writer
Clergy Split Over Image on Elm Tree JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Psyches Buffeted by Storms : Weather: Transplanted Easterners find it a touch of home, but rain makes many Angelenos uneasy, experts say. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Cable TV Contract Renewal Delayed TOM McQUEENEY
Anti-Gang Panel Acts to Mobilize Vietnamese Residents : Law: In wake of two violent incidents, activists and city officials seek to increase awareness and involvement of the community in fighting crime. ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
SOMIS : Navy Personnel Giving Students a Hand With Homework JANE HULSE
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
ELECTIONS / MANHATTAN BEACH : 'The Thompson Affair' Dominates Race as 8 Vie for 3 City Council Seats MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diegans Face Doubling of Sewage Fees : Construction: Higher rates needed to pay for required expansion, improvements. More bad news: Repairs to ocean outfall pipe will cost $16 million, instead of $10 million. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School Panel Backs Swim Pool Closure JOHN PENNER
Shopping Mall Pros and Cons
Study Cites Economic Harm if Initiative OKd : Santa Clarita: The slow-growth measure would cost jobs, taxes and other revenues, according to a report commissioned by opponents. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
ANAHEIM : Official Calls Trail System Fragmented TERRY SPENCER
Arrest Called Triumph for New Tactics LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : City Council Rejects Curfew for Minors
SAN DIEGO : Trial Date Set in Task Force Slayings
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
Jerry Brown's Flat-Tax Plan
Commission Sidesteps Vote on Future of Todd Shipyard : San Pedro: Efforts to sell the closed facility's assets will proceed. But port officials say they support reopening the yard if a suitable tenant comes forward. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Noise Plan Sounds Sweet to Airport Tenants, Businesses HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unsuccessful Fund-Raisers Got Raises HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berry Growers Turn On the Juice : Agriculture: Damage-weary farmers, who are hastening to get to their vulnerable strawberry crops before heavy rains do, are also trying to look on the bright side. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Denounce L.A. Zoo's Treatment of Elephants : Animals: An attempt to 'dump' the rowdy Hannibal led to his death, the critics say. Authorities deny that their policies or facilities are faulty. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Shoot Man They Say Threw a Knife at Them LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAINBOW : Body Is Found; Homicide Suspected
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Armed Men Take Computer Chips AJOWA IFATEYO
CALABASAS : Firm Is Selected to Design City Logo AARON CURTISS
VISTA : Drug Stings Net Arrests at Schools
Dismissed as Defendants, Deputies Face Job Ruling VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Talk to Astronauts in Orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : City to Study Police Response Times CAITLIN ROTHER
Man Dies, 3 Others Hurt in Freeway Crash
Investigators Study Surfer's Death
The Carnage of a City : Oakland mayor offers bold, if controversial, anti-violence plan
SOUTH COUNTY : Principals Shuffled by School District GREG HERNANDEZ
Rains Expected to Hit Hardest in Southern San Diego County
COUNTYWIDE : Storm's Severity Is Downgraded CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Lawyer on Trial in LSD Case Called a Victim of His Staff SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Sailor Sentenced in Stabbing Death JULIO MORAN
MALIBU : Study Disputes Claims of Septic Tank Hazard
PLATFORM : Sewage Runoff RIMMON FAY, RIMMON FAY, a Los Angeles-based marine biologist, has been studying ocean pollution issues in Southern California for more than 30 years. He commented on recent sewage overflows into Pacific waters and on allegations that local authorities are not complying with federal clean-water standards, telling The Times: and
SAN DIEGO : Local Schools Go to Science Meet Finals
PACOIMA : 1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Drive-By Shooting LESLIE BERGER
POWAY : Guilty Plea Stops Murder Trial
LOS ANGELES : Charges Against Deputy, LAPD Officer Reinstated
CYPRESS : Hearing Planned on Proposed Rail Line LYNDA NATALI
CASTAIC : Lebec Man Dies as Car Hits Tow Truck JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Tree Worker Killed by Power Wire : Accident: His pruning saw touches line and conducts its electricity. Shutting off power and removing his body takes half an hour. Homeowner calls it 'a nightmare.' AJOWA IFATEYO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Committee OKs Bill to Protect Gays From Job Bias From a Times Staff Writer
USC Ordered to Pay Rape Victim $1.62 Million PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Naked Effort to Harpoon Mural Fails : Art: Council supports artist despite getting copies of 1981 article showing him painting nude model. BETTINA BOXALL and ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Syringe' Case Boosts Community Policing : Crime: Supporters of the law-enforcement program say contact with citizens led to the arrest of a suspect. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Fire Chief Gets Vote of 'No Confidence' GREG HERNANDEZ
CAMARILLO : New Factory Outlet Plan Announced CAITLIN ROTHER
Paycheck Withholding Violation
Moorpark Homeowners Reject Canyons' Plan MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDEN GROVE : City Loses to Orange as OCTA Quarters ROBERT BARKER
Tijuana Has Airport Plans of Its Own : Transportation: TwinPorts is not part of them, Mexican officials say. The expansion of Rodriguez International will mean jumbo jet capacity by May. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Deal With Hitachi
4 Arrested as Border Patrol Cracks Alien-Smuggling Rings SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leona Helmsley
Hospital Plans to Eliminate Top 6 Floors : Panorama City: The renovation is meant to bring Kaiser Permanente up to modern earthquake safety standards. No beds will be lost. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in King Case Calls 2nd Expert RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Gets $513,500 in Molestation Suit From Associated Press
Panel Opposes Bill That Would Block Monorail : Transit: Officials say the law would limit county options for expanding the Metro Rail. But homeowner groups favor an underground line. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. PLATFORM : A Plan That Works MILTON KRIEGER, Are neighborhood beautification ordinances--requiring homeowners to keep their homes in good repair cosmetically--desirable and enforceable? Nine Orange County cities currently have such laws. MILTON KRIEGER, a planner with the Orange County Environmental Management Agency and former Garden Grove city councilman told The Times: and
Huge Bail Keeps Man Jailed in Drug Case : Simi Valley: The suspect extradited from Miami is held in lieu of $500 million, believed to be a state record. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search Abandoned for Missing Woman
Winter Recess Isn't Working
City Animal Control Head Will Resign LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Angry About Day-Care Home's Closure : Investigation: Police find no support for charges that children were sexually abused. State officials amplify their claims. LANIE JONES and LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Phony Bomb Found After Call to S&L
J. Leonard Clark; Candy Company Founder
Hate Crimes Against Muslims Condemned : Vandalism: A spectrum of ethnic leaders calls destruction at USC professor's office an example of scapegoating and stereotyping of a religious group. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santiago Canyon Landowner Shoots, Kills 2 Cougars as Threats to His Goats DONNETTE DUNBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Affordable-Housing Bond Sale Approved TOM McQUEENEY
Gynecologist Fails to Show Up for Court Case : Litigation: Dr. Ivan C. Namihas, accused of sexually molesting patients, was to testify in another doctor's malpractice suit. His lawyer says he is in the Dominican Republic. CATHERINE GEWERTZ and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OXNARD : 2 Stabbed in Fight on Night of Cruising PATRICK McCARTNEY
Exclusion of Black From Jury Leads to Reversal : Court: A drug conviction is overturned after a prosecutor said he dismissed the potential juror because she lived in Compton and probably would be suspicious of police motives. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Senate Will Not Try to Force Reporters to Testify on Leaks WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Co-Pilot Who Survived N.Y. Crash Tells of Checking Wings for Ice From Associated Press
CLIPBOARD : My Gym
Rockwell Agrees to $18.5-Million Fine : Environment: The firm will plead guilty to illegal disposal of radioactive waste that shut down Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site, sources say. RUDY ABRAMSON and DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pestimism Dims With Return of Ladybugs : Gardening: The beloved red insects, oddly absent for two aphid-plagued springs, are landing in Orange County yards. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Women, Girl Reported Freed in Philippines From Reuters
'May He Watch Over You and All the Homeboys' : Culture: Neither priest, cop nor social worker, religion teacher Paul Stroup is a maverick who works the streets to bring God's word to gangs. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private School Gets OK to Grow : Education: Chamlian Armenian School may increase enrollment from 425 to 500 over five years if it meets 30 conditions. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW 'GERTRUDE STEIN AND A COMPANION' : Portrait of a Pair : The Ensemble Theater presents an affectionate, moving depiction of the expatriate poet and her longtime companion. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTH & FITNESS : Hashers Running on Pure Absurdity TOM STACEY
Santa Monica-Malibu : Kindergarten Roundup
Architect Honored for Preservation : Award: Wayne Donaldson, hailed for work in Gaslamp, is named fellow of American Institute of Architects. DIRK SUTRO
'Heroes All' a Night for the Reserve DAVID NELSON
HEALTH & FITNESS : Putting a Spin on Getting Into Shape JENNIFER LEVITZ
He Tests His Might Against the Mighty : Colleges: Pomona-Pitzer football and track standout Nate Kirtman hopes for a chance to play in the NFL. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norwalk : 'Buy American' to Help End Recession, Council Urges
Restrictions on Water Use Eased MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Mayor Cites Economic Gains
La Puente : Senior Housing Project Alive
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL LEE HARRIS
Clinton Setback Brings Joy to Bush, GOP Leaders : Politics: While Connecticut also showed Republican discontent with the President, 'nobody even noticed,' says one campaign official. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Day In The Park KAREN KINGSBURY
Dynamic Duo
Santa Monica : Suit Against Housing Plan
Governor Will Hear Harris Clemency Bid : Execution: Wilson rejects killer's presence, but will let attorneys and the D.A. argue pros and cons. PAUL JACOBS and ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Whittier : Groundwork Begins at Site for Social Services Center
Long Beach : Port Hires Consultants to Study Queen Mary's Future
Long Beach : Harwood Wants Council Members on Port Board
State OKs Funds for 2 Road Projects : Transportation: California 30 will be expanded to eight lanes between La Verne and San Bernardino. Valley Boulevard will be upgraded in four cities. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Will Recruit Death Row Lawyers : Counsel: State high court takes over job to break backlog of inmates who need attorneys for their appeals. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Council Approves College Building Plan MARIEL GARZA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'MARRY ME A LITTLE' : Leftover Melodies : The collection of songs, cut from several Broadway musicals, is a must for devoted fans of Stephen Sondheim. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chic-on-a-Budget Crowd Can Head for Azita J. GERI COOK
West Hollywood : Forum for Candidates
Mayoral, Council Races Low Key So Far : Campaign: Term limits and affordable housing have been major issues leading up to the April 14 vote. KAREN KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Raises Business Fees to Narrow City Budget Gap IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans' Choices
Santa Monica : Report on Closed Campus
Going Places : Taking Some Time to See a Few Other Corners of the World Agnes Herman, Agnes Herman is a writer, lecturer and retired social worker living in Lake San Marcos.
The House
Democrats Fail to Override Veto of Tax-Cut Bill ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Rejects Idea of Meeting With Rushdie : Iran: Fitzwater calls the author's visit a book promotion. The writer of 'The Satanic Verses' remains under a death threat issued by Khomeini. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plant Safety Gains Seen as Too Slow : Eastern Europe: Western experts plod ahead but concede that danger remains severe. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
Mudslide Crashes Into 4 San Diego Homes Associated Press
San Dimas : City to Fund Bowling Bid
Clothes Made a Woman ANNE KLARNER
Somalia Conflict Toll Put at 14,000 : Africa: The estimate by two human rights groups is nearly triple any previous count in the bitter civil war. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Sonorous Success : The Ventura County Master Chorale has become a model of programming success, as evidenced at last weekend's concert. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laws Let Others Foot Your Attorney Bill JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
Libya Reneges; U.S. Presses for Sanctions : Terrorism: Diplomats aren't certain when the Security Council will take up resolution. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Blunder May Cost U.S. $150 Million JAMES RISEN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ELECTIONS : Club Endorsements Spark a Controversy ROBERT MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15 Sri Lanka Troops Slain Associated Press
Wilson Will Hear Harris Clemency Bid PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Panel OKs Bill to Protect Gay Workers JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Suspicion Is There's Lots of Sneaking Going On Responses gathered by Jessica Hulsey (Cypress), Layne Mosler (Troy), Claudine Ko (University) and Juanita Chang (Villa Park)
Iraq Ordered to Demolish Nuclear Site from Associated Press
Carlsbad 5000 Will Draw a Fast Crowd
Downey : Council OKs Development Near Stonewood Center
New Cafe Looma Really Shines at Lunchtime MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
STRUCTURES : Bricks and Books : Oxnard's new downtown library fuses past and present in an auspicious beginning for the future civic center. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS: LEGISLATURE : Hayden Lags in Fund Raising, but It's Illusory : Politics: He has only $4,705 on hand but claims pledges of $100,000. Rivals Rosenthal and O'Neill are also proving ability to attract money. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clerics Meet Wilson, Oppose Welfare Cuts DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : Political Committee Didn't Break Campaign Law, City Attorney Says : Finances: He finds that $7,000 expenditure and donation of time to three candidates did not violate funding limits. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim's Friends Hope Reward Leads to Killer PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendora : Water Charge Opposed
Cost-Cutting Proposals for City Hall Anger Union : Government: The Chamber of Commerce recommends the use of more contract labor, more part-timers and mandatory furloughs. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : Work Begins on $5-Million Home-Office Development
Council Rejects Curfew After Anguished Debate : Law enforcement: Police pushed the idea to combat gang activity. Critics said it targeted all youths. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Some Swell Lessons : How to cope with pregnancy--and all the unsolicited advice that usually accompanies impending birth. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Physical, as in Therapy
Idyllic Arcata Swept Up in Political Tempest JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RUNNERS OF A FEATHER : San Juan Capistrano Heritage Festival Race Will Go On, Even Though Gus D. Swallow Has Had His Wings Clipped CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Thai Premier Choice Linked to Drug Trade From the Washington Post
Cheap Thrills for Hard Times : Games: For less than the price of an evening out, fun seekers can get entertainment that can be recycled repeatedly. Here's one business that booms in recessions. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View
Election Leaves S. Korea in a Political Standoff : Government: No party wins an Assembly majority in the splintered vote. Some fear renewed turbulence. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra : School Rezoning Rejected
Russians Fear a Nuclear Emergency : Energy: Accident at plant near St. Petersburg reveals disorganization, official charges. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Released in Auto Death May Be Jailed Again : Justice: San Diego Coutny sheriff is checking her reported trip to mall while under electronic surveillance. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
F. Lee Bailey Attends Noriega Trial, Casts Doubt on Witness MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Connecticut May Indicate Deep Problem for Clinton RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
FILM : 'Zouzou': Sharing Baker's Secret MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
The Real Campaign Issue Is Personality : Elections: Maverick incumbent Chris Valente vies with two first-time candidates for two City Council seats. ROBERT MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Agrees in Principle to State Takeover of Water Facilities From a Times Staff Writer
Up to 90,000 Carry Guns to Class in U.S., Experts Say SANDY BANKS and CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bridging the Age Gap : Fighting fears of the graying of the game, thousands of aficionados--old and young--flock to Pasadena for national tournament. BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder and Betrayal Had a Front Seat at Gotti Trial : Experts say the case against the reputed Mafia boss will show how the mob influences New York City's economy. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Case Suspect Secretly Held on $500-Million Bail RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
League That Go an Extra Step
Astronauts Ready Electron Gun for Aurora, Radio-Wave Tests Associated Press
Honig Reported Indicted by State Grand Jury From Associated Press
Wim Wenders Finds a New 'Tokyo' JON MATSUMOTO
'Cornerstone' Wildlife Policy Has a Few Cracks : Environment: Developers--led by Irvine Co.--and preservationists both fault governor's program to save habitat of the gnatcatcher and other species. MARLA CONE and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Glendale : Evening Valet Parking
$20-Million Fine, Plea Deal Reported on Nuclear Weapons Plant Wastes From Associated Press
REWARDING STUPIDITY : Things That Make No Sense Pay Off in Laughs--and Maybe an Award--for Bill Engvall DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Kroeker Is Widely Seen as Peacemaker, Good Listener : LAPD: His openness allayed anger over King beating. Critics accuse him of blatant self-promotion. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf Reservists Suffer Strange Illnesses From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : A Critical Byatt Examines the 'Habits of the Mind' : PASSIONS OF THE MIND: Selected Essays by A. S. Byatt ; Turtle Bay Books $25; 312 pages JOHN ESPEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARCHITECTURE : The Building Just Doesn't Fit In, Which Is One Reason to Love It AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
New Allegations Probed in House Post Office Case RONALD J. OSTROW and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pomona Professor Honored for Teaching
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Ways to Pay for That Education
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Getting Lessons in Diplomacy : Travel: A Fullerton student shares diary from Singapore trip he and others won through academic competition. ANDY YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Andy Yoon is a junior at Sunny Hills High School, where he is a page editor for Accolade, the student newspaper
Scoreboard : Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events GARY KLEIN
Brown Labels Clinton as Union-Busting Environmental Disaster for Arkansas : Democrats: He also meets with Cuomo, who says the former California governor has a chance to win New York's primary. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Latino Representation Major Issue in Race : Council: Three incumbents point to their records and brush off challenger's criticism in city where 50% of its 51,638 residents are Latino. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Aerospace Workers Searching for a Lifeline EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rules for Loggers in Spotted Owl Habitats DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Decry District's Plan for 33 Layoffs : Schools: Possibility of cutting counselors and librarians draws angry response. Board members say layoff notices were a precaution prior to budget deliberations. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cheap Thrills for Hard Times : Crafts: Hobbies such as wearable art and stained glass have become more than an inexpensive source of gifts. Many people are turning them into money-making jobs. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View
Study Dismisses County Claims on Septic Tanks : Environment: Leaks pose no health hazard, says a long-awaited report. It concludes that the city does not need a proposed $43-million sewer system. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROTTEN LUCK : Punk's John Lydon Survived the Sex Pistols, But He Hasn't Yet Managed to Save the World MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Democratic Chief Calls Brown Destructive : Campaign: Ronald Brown says ex-governor's personal attacks on Clinton damage both candidacies, as well as the party itself. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Judge Apologizes, Frees 2 Men in 1973 Murder : Justice: Prosecutors joined defense in seeking their release. Their lawyers say LAPD officers framed them. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beer Is Froggies' Notion of Fun LISA MASCARO
After 10 Months in Space, Cosmonaut Is in a New Land From Associated Press
Not Out of the Woods Yet : Rocker Don Henley has helped raise almost $4 million to save the land surrounding Walden Pond from development. But there's still more to do. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Justices Limit Suits by Neglected Children : Law: In 7-2 vote, the Supreme Court gives states wide latitude in administering child care programs. Angry activists call decision 'appalling.' DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angelenos Attend British Gala MARY LOU LOPER
Barbara Bush Shares Some of Her Pearls ANN CONWAY
Nancy Walker; Comedienne Had Roles in Several TV Series EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherry Tops Menu at Gustaf Anders Tasting BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Clinton, in N.Y., Denounces Brown and Flat-Tax Plan ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Bible Institute Wins Another National Title GARY KLEIN
El Monte : Water Conservation Kits
MUSIC : Pacific Chorale Gives Voice to Unaccompanied Program CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
COLUMN ONE : A Space Giant Out of Orbit : Given the near-sacred status of space exploration under Soviet rule, today's problems are humiliating. Some workers have rioted; others demand 'cosmic wages for cosmic work.' JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prisoner With AIDS Will Go Home to Die TIM RUTTEN
Ample, Honest Food at Marcello's Family Table MARGE BITETTI
Mr. K Isn't About to Leave His Post at School SARAH M. BROWN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School in a State of Shock After Yet Another Tragedy : Death: Family and friends are at a loss after Dorsey High athlete dies from a self-inflicted gunshot. LAURIE BECKLUND and LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PEOPLE : Pedal Power Propels Projects
CARVED IN STONE : Sculptures Are a Part of Zimbabwe's Heritage That Didn't Need to Be Reformed RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
'Celebrate the Children' Gala Nets $96,000 for Salvation Army BEA MAXWELL
Lions Endow $5,000 Scholarship at PCC
Cheap Thrills for Hard Times : Jobless Escape Via Daytime Video Rentals MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Going Ape Again : Fay Wray, who gained fame with recession-era 'King Kong,' returns to spotlight for Film Festival. MAJA RADEVICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montebello : Council Wants Station on New Commuter Rail Line
Lend an Ear : For the musicians, it's an unusual gig. But soon the audience is dancing to 'America's own art form.' Jazz Goes to School has come to Carthay Center Elementary, and the children love it. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Argue Proposal to Cut Off Shortcut for Solo Commuters : Traffic: Plan would affect Westside-bound drivers. Hisses, jeers and applause punctuated the discussion. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : The Party, Please : A local restaurant is sponsoring an Oscar night bash, with prizes for those who can guess the winners. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell : Grant Sought for Anti-Gang Program to Serve 6 Cities
Dressing Up For Dinner
NEIGHBORS : Combing the Stones : A jewelry company operator who is also a rock hound makes some interesting finds on Ventura County beaches. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Minorities, Road to Success Is Steep MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School
Reservoirs of Harmony : Residents, DWP Agree on Preserving Beauty of Lakes KEN ELLINGWOOD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aroma and Spice : The popular herb spices up soups and salsas. It's in such demand it's being grown year-round in the county. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : Council Members Depicted as Being Hostile to Business : Politics: Two incumbents targeted for defeat are criticized for their slow-growth leanings. One of them, James Boulgarides, calls the issue a 'red herring.' He blames recession for drop in sales and business taxes. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Mirada City Council
The More the Merrier for Moore : Colleges: UCLA football and baseball player Michael Moore wants to play both sports professionally. MIKE GOODMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tough Cookies : At their first meeting, teen-age members of the Scout group Sisters United talk about peer pressure, gang violence and their hopes for the future. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : KMEX Reinstatement Urged
Elysian Park : Slaying Under Investigation
Long Beach : Philippines Port of Bacolod Joins List of Sister Cities
Ex-Aerospace Employees Seek a Lifeline : Economy: Engineers bear the brunt of cutbacks in the defense industry. A report singles out the city as one of the hardest hit by the industry's downsizing. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH & FITNESS : Insomnia Can Defy Counting of Sheep CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Arson Suspects Had Firefighting Ties in Common : Crime: A Glendale fire captain and a former county firefighter trainee are due to stand trial for separate South Bay arson sprees. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 500-foot vine will be in bloom for Sunday's Sierra Madre "Wisteria Fete." BERKLEY HUDSON
School Employees to Vacate Offices in Polluted Area RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Is There a Changing of the Guard Among Prep Tennis Teams? SEAN WATERS
SPORTS BRIEFS : Interim Athletic Director Will Keep Job
Downey : $2.50 Delinquent Fee on Water Bills Voted Down
Reaching Out for Scouts : The Ventura County chapter places a priority on recruiting non-traditional members. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH & FITNESS : Keeping Yourself in the Game BRIAN ALEXANDER
Expansion of Sony Pictures Would Have Broad Impact, Study Says : Environment: It would be impossible to mitigate all the air pollution and increased traffic, a report says. A public hearing is scheduled for July 22. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW 'JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR' : Classic Illustrated : The show that introduced Andrew Lloyd Webber to the general public closes this weekend in Port Hueneme. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reloading vs. Rebuilding: Different Paths for 49ers Teams : Basketball: Men's Coach Seth Greenberg will have six key players returning next year. Women's Coach Glenn McDonald must look to replace three starters. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Auto Row Growth Plan
RESTAURANT REVIEW CHEN'S SZECHWAN : Family of Delights : For more than 10 years, the eatery has been dishing out what may be the best Chinese food in the Conejo Valley. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culver City : Washington Blvd. Rezoning
FOR THE KIDS : Taking the Lead : Scouting's biggest challenge these days is finding leaders. New policies make it easier for busy adults to get involved. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Propose 'Devastating' Budget Cuts : Education: Officials at Montebello Unified, who say they have already cut expenses to the bone, are now axing 10% more. The objective is to prevent a state takeover of the district. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Writers' Conference
PROFILE : The Hungry Chef : Tony Chen is celebrating 10 years of Chen's Szechwan Restaurant, where he practices the art his father taught him. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : 2 Charged With Murder
Cypress Park : $15,000 Donated for Park
HEALTH & FITNESS : League Tennis--Fierce but Still Polite DIANE CALKINS
Issue: The Future of the Queen Mary
Travel Education : Elderhostel programs offer older adults a chance to get away and try something different. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Policy on Lewd-Conduct Stakeouts Unveiled : Law enforcement: Suggestive gestures in public restrooms would be prohibited. Gay activists applaud the proposed change. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH & FITNESS : Sport for Upwardly Mobile Athletes DAVID SHAUGHNESSY
Handy Hints for Getting Good Night's Sleep
MUSIC EYE & I : First Person Ocular : The Brooklyn band opening Ice-T's show is like Mister Rogers appearing with Andrew Dice Clay. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flintridge Sacred Heart Student Wins Grant
Family-Style Pasta House Offers Mild-Mannered Fare DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
Diamond Bar : City Manager Resigning
Spring Thaw : Real estate: The local housing market is showing signs of recovery. More realistic selling prices and reasonable interest rates have helped to spur sales. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Voyage of a Legend: It's Mothballs for Mighty Mo : Navy: The 48-year-old battleship will be decommissioned at a ceremony Tuesday. Its captain is retiring at the same time. CHARLES HILLINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ousted City Manager Gives Council an Earful : Politics: In a role reversal, Claude Booker accuses them of favoritism, fraud and breaking campaign promises. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Planet Doctor : Helen Caldicott will receive the Norman Cousins Award from Physicians for Social Responsibility next week. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Basic Whine Rock : The Violent Femmes are neither. The group will appear at the Ventura Theatre next Tuesday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tournaments, Clubs, Stores Cater to the Games People Play R. DANIEL FOSTER
Mt. Woodson Is a Top Spot for Bouldering DAVID SHAUGHNESSY
BUSINESS
Diving Into Project : Foreign investment: Newport Beach development consultant is a man on a mission: to establish an international swimming complex on his native Malta. ERIK HAMILTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coulson Quits Ailing Glenfed : Chairman Departs as Firm Predicts a $110-Million Quarterly Loss JAMES BATES and JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Luther Medical Products Signs Catheter Pact JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RETAIL : Former Karcher V.P. Brews Up Ownership of Coffeehouse Chain Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tone Software Buys AT&T Line
Furon Reports Loss of $22.3 Million : Earnings: It was the firm's first yearly loss as a public company. Discontinuance of some products and sale of six businesses are blamed. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Informative Signs Cropping Up in Fields From Associated Press
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TROUBLED THRIFT INDUSTRY : Plan to Aid Buyers of Weak S&Ls Gets a Mixed Response ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Portfolios for Kids Put Stock in the Future : Finance: Advisers say the investments are a good way to educate children about the business world and teach them how to be savvy consumers when they grow up. From Associated Press
Factory and Housing Reports Give Mixed Signals on Economy : Commerce: Factory orders drop 0.1% in February. Home sales nationwide jump 9.3%. From Associated Press
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Big Money on Wall Street : Executives Reap Rich Rewards as Securities Industry Logs a Record Year LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Del Taco Will Push Franchising
IRS Looks at New Twist in Credit Repair Fraud : Probe: Firms are allegedly advising debtors to use false Social Security numbers. The ploy is illegal. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Dips 1.57 on Economic News : Market Overview Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Hughes Unit to Lay Off 100 More Workers DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
Home HIV Test Altered Under State's Pressure : Health: A Costa Mesa company begins advertising service on cable TV, but a technician will draw a blood sample, rather than relying on a finger prick. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$26 Million Sought by 2 Ex-Salomon Executives LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ropak Sues Rival, Claiming Libel : Business Says Perstorp Xytec Interferes With Its Customers MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DVI Hopes Stock Issue Generates $30 Million ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Medical Enterprises Posts 43% Lower Profit for 3rd Quarter From Times Staff and Wire Services
Quantum to Buy Florida's Factor Care : Medicine: The Orange company plans to exchange $6.2 million in stock for the firm specializing in home therapies and services for patients with hemophilia. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Retail Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
Japan Gears Up for the Green Revolution MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and visiting scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
STM Realizes $15 Million in 1st Stock Issue : Technology: The Costa Mesa firm uses satellite links to create corporate communications ties. Proceeds will be spent for overseas marketing and R&D. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Device Regulation Rapped : Health: Investigators say problems with a gel made by Optical Radiation of Azusa exemplify FDA laxity. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aim of These Subs: Torpedo Rice Burgers Associated Press
NASA Selectee's Unit at TRW Faces Fraud Suit : Aerospace: Daniel Goldin is not a defendant. A former employee accuses the unit of billing the government for the cost of correcting satellite design mistakes. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Is Right to Put PackRat to Work RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
State Will Crack Down on Farmhand Abuse : Agriculture: It will try to thwart unscrupulous labor contractors. CRISTINE GONZALEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
His Love of the Game for Half a Century Bridges Generation Gap : Baseball: Ray Boone's son Bob had a 19-year career, and his grandson Bret is continuing the family tradition. BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officiating Was a Little Hit and Miss ELLIOTT ALMOND
Tyson's Unfulfilled Promise : Boxing: A reporter remembers that the fighter, under Cus D'Amato, was a teen-ager who seemed to be on the right track. JACK HAWN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Away From O.C., Coach Finds Peace of Mind : Basketball: Steve Thornton trades hectic pace at Dana Hills for tranquil Tracy, Calif. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Rahal Overhauls Retirement Talk MARYANN HUDSON
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hershiser Happy With His Numbers BILL PLASCHKE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : UCLA Not Ready for Swan Song : West Regional: Bruins go against New Mexico State tonight feeling that detractors are waiting for them to fall. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson's Sentence, Status on Appeal Will Be Determined This Morning EARL GUSTKEY
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PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Jackson Admits Sore Shoulder Is Causing Him Some Problems BOB NIGHTENGALE
Old School Finally Out for Jackson DAVE DISTEL
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Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
CHARGERS ARE CATCHING ON : New Coach Takes New Approach to Curing Receivers of the Drops T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues Associated Press
Titans Reduce Fund-Raising Expectations MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Margarita Soccer Coach Cuevas Quits
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report : Dodgers BILL PLASCHKE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Spotlight Still Shines on Leslie : Trojans: Expectations have never let up on the 6-foot-5 sophomore. LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Channel Islands Makes Right Moves, 6-5 JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA to Play Southwest Missouri From a Times Staff Writer
UCLA Redshirt Petruska Has Surgery to Remove Part of Disk in His Back JERRY CROWE
Andersen's Injury Is Latest Kink in Padres' Pitching Plan : Baseball: Reliever fears shoulder pain indicates a serious condition. Lefferts has a rough outing. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Undecided on Starting Catcher HELENE ELLIOTT
NIT ROUNDUP : Notre Dame, Florida Reach Semifinals From Associated Press
Knight Finds a Way to Get Indiana Cracking : West Regional: Coach brandishes a whip as he prepares Hoosiers to play Florida State tonight. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago's Fontana Shuts Down Golden West
SAILING CONGRESSIONAL CUP : Three Boats to Compete for Title Today RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers Beat Flyers for Their 49th Victory, Tying Franchise Record Set by '70-71 Team DAN HAFNER
SKIING : Winter Running Into Spring Break BOB LOCHNER
Horsemen Voice Protest Over Hollypark's Plans BOB MIESZERSKI
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
ROUNDUP : Pehlke Gets Another Shot at Vols LISA DILLMAN
FIGURE SKATING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : CIS Couples Put Medals on Ice Early RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once Confidence Went, Agassi Lost Whole Game : Davis Cup: His ranking has dropped to No. 14, but 21-year-old hopes to regain form in matches that begin Friday against Czechoslovakia. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Getting Tougher to Make the First Cut : Senior golf: For Jerry Barber, 75, getting into tournaments could soon be more difficult than playing in them. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLU Aiming to Worm Way to World Series
FIGURE SKATING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : CIS Couples Put Medals on Ice Early RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orlin Norris Floors Hembrick in Round 8 : Boxing: Former Olympian knocked out in cruiserweight bout. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jalewalia Now Makes Her Mark on Court by Preventing Points : College basketball: As first player off bench for UCLA women, former La Quinta scoring star has picked up defensive intensity. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino Real Growing Into Role of Baseball Power STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara Upsets CSUN in Volleyball JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Torrey Pines Wins a Laugher KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tongue in Cheek, Massachusetts Coach Faces Off With Media : East Regional: Tired of comparisons with Pitino, he'd rather beat Kentucky coach. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Get a Warning on Pit Stop MIKE DOWNEY
Mowl, Fast Proving His Worth, Leads CSUN to Win MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Serra Comes Back in Last Inning to Defeat University City
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Santivenez's Single in 7th Sparks Katella Past Loara
Chaminade Girls' Basketball Coaches Resign
PREP ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Swimmers End Losing Streak to El Dorado
FISHING : Halibut Derby Officials Are Expecting Over 2,000 Entries DAN STANTON
A Picture of Perfection for Peninsula : Panthers Stake Their Claim to Greatness After Finishing 33-0 Season With State Title MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Christ College Irvine's Power Sinks Pacific Lutheran
Amy Alcott's Claim to Fame : Golf: Another victory in the Dinah Shore would put her in the LPGA's most exclusive club. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Point Loma Nazarene Rallies to Beat Western Baptist
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Pitcher's Daughter Bruised by Foul Ball Associated Press
RAMS : As Free Agency Looms, Plan B Loses Some of Its Luster TIM KAWAKAMI
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Unbeaten Granada Hills Blasts Reseda, 16-5
Bill Judy Will Be Remembered as a Winner On and Off the Field ROB FERNAS
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Without Robinson, Spurs Fall to the Hornets DAN HAFNER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Stephens Earns Share of Attention : Bruins: She downplays showboat label, but her intense play leads UCLA. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball Players Narrow Their Choices MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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More the Merrier for Moore : Colleges: UCLA football and baseball player Michael Moore wants to play both sports professionally. MIKE GOODMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE BOXING : Tillman, 1984 Gold Medalist, Fights Lee Tonight STEVE KRESAL
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Win Streak Reaches 20
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Rain Putting Damper on Key Baseball Games at Christ College Irvine MARTIN BECK
Stu Jackson Takes Wisconsin Job From Staff and Wire Reports
Titan Athletic Program in Crisis : Cal State Fullerton: The department has been in upheaval since January, 1991, when the school considered dropping football. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Restless Ruckus' Victory in Baldwin Is a Repeat for Owner and Trainer BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Taylor, Judd, Abdul Top List at Universal Amphitheatre : * Pop music: Like the Greek Theatre's 1992 season announced last week, the Universal's schedule is marked by variety. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Spies Who've Come In for the Gold : * Media: Some retired KGB operatives have acquired a West Hollywood agent to help them peddle stories of their Cold War exploits to the studios. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Arts/radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Padua Fest Hurt by More Than Recession : * Stage: A lack of administrative savvy and resources have burdened the event since its origin 14 years ago. 'It has always been a struggle,' says a board member. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Rental Chart : 'Boyz' Debuts at No. 2 DENNIS HUNT
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Morning After Oscar's Night Out ROBERT EPSTEIN
Opera From Terezin
Bloom's Work Took Root in U.S. MIKE BOEHM
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SCR Says It's Having a Fine Year : * Finances: The theater has been able to hold the line on expenses and expects to meet its fund-raising goal of $1.6 million. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : Reflections on a Fascination With Trash DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theaters Manage to Work Around Feud With Guild NANCY CHURNIN
Making a Case for Her Right to Play the Blues : * Pop music: Gender and age have not hurt Canadian transplant Sue Foley, 23, whose lead guitar work surprises audiences. ANDREA HEIMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Recession Takes Toll on Nonprofit Theaters : * Stage: An annual survey says about half of the nation's nonprofit theaters ended the 1990-91 season in the red. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Rainbow Bar' Doomed by Bad Acting, One-Liners : * Bruce Graham's play about global destruction, suicide, redeeming love and divine intervention, among other things, is dragged down by drum-roll punch lines. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Hidden 'Treasure' in Irvine : Flashy Theatrefaire Production Is Densely Colored--So Much That It Sometimes Threatens to Blur Robert Louis Stevenson's Original Story CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Girl With the Blues : * Music: Sue Foley, a 23-year-old from Ottawa, is earning raves for her riffs. She performs tonight at the Belly Up. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Comic Artists Reach for Respectability in LACE's 'Misfit Lit' : * Art: An ambitious traveling exhibition of paintings, drawings and graphics seeks to establish comics as a legitimate art form. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Winging It for Dinner MINNIE BERNARDINO and DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
A Bowl of White JONATHAN GOLD
Sweet Success
Northern Exposure
Going by the Numbers
Salad Days Without the Greens BEV BENNETT, Bennett is food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and a cookbook author
Going Raw for the Fun of It VIANA LA PLACE, La Place is a cookbook author
An Ode to the Common Carrot LESLIE LAND
Oregon Hater Decants and Recants DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Dressed-Up Pancakes
Stews for Company, Split for Dessert MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors
Is Perfect Produce Worth the Pesticides? DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Guru of Grass LAURA HENNING
Mushrooms in a Dry Season ABBY MANDEL
A Jar of Eggs, Please CHARLES PERRY
What Price Junk Food? CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Another Look at the Red Wine Flap
Fat Fuss
Tough Love
Taming the Rich Dessert SALLY SCHNEIDER, Schneider is a cookbook author
Just the Berries KATHIE JENKINS
Living on the Raw Edge LAURA HENNING
Zwieback Cream Pie, Eggplant Soup ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Do You Juice? Notes on a Noisy Movement LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cost of Low-Fat Eating CAROLE SUGARMAN
BOOK REVIEW : A Gallic Travelogue With Recipes : LA FRANCE GASTRONOMIQUE, By Anne Willan (Arcade Publishing: $35; 192 pp.) ANNE MENDELSON
GREAT HOME COOKS : The Princess of Pralines RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Raw Sources : RAW LEARNING
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