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What happened on February 03, 1993
NEWS
Family Life Under the Big Top : Relationships: For Cirque du Soleil's young performers and their parents, who believe normal doesn't necessarily mean better, circus living is a balancing act. JERRY HOLDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Bookkeeper Set Afire, Dies; Janitor Arrested JON D. MARKMAN and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Unraveling a Royal Mystery : For decades, Westerners have speculated that some members of the Romanov family survived the Bolsheviks' bullets. Now, police work and science promise to find the truth. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surplus Military Bases May Be Used as Homeless Shelters ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PANAMA : Police Search for Kidnaped Americans From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officers Hone Their Riot-Reaction Skills : Training: A two-day course is designed to prepare police to respond quickly to civil disturbances. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Cool to O.C. Surrogate Mother's Case PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
No Free Rides for Politicians at Disneyland KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : Spilled Waste May Have Killed Condor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Queen Threatens Copyright Suit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Their Minds Were on Sleep SANDY ROVNER
Ukrainian Economic Plan Targets Spiraling Inflation ROBERT SEELY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California IN BRIEF : WESTMINSTER : Fire Chief Fights Move to Oust Him From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ARMENIA : Premier, Cabinet Quit Over Budget From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Workers' Comp: Here They Come Again PETER H. KING
Insurance Panel to Take Testimony by Phone
U.S. Pressures Arabs to Return to Peace Talks : Diplomacy: Criticism of Israel's offer to take back only one-fourth of the deportees is brushed aside. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ANGOLA : Air Attack Foils Oil Workers' Rescue From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Planned Navajo-Hopi Land Swap Threatens to Unravel LOUIS SAHAGUN and MARY TOLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surplus Bases Studied for Use by the Homeless ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa Bill of Rights Proposed by Government SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Will Clinton Stand on the Family Values Issue? : Policy: Two advisers have drafted wide-ranging proposals aimed at protecting children and giving parents more assistance. Now it's up to the President to establish his priorities. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Calls for Democrat as Schools Chief : Politics: Although the post is nonpartisan, the Speaker's comments signal that Gov. Wilson will a face tough fight if he chooses more than a caretaker for the rest of Honig's term. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warmed, Welcomed by a Starry Host RUSSELL LEE WHITNEY, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
California IN BRIEF : ANAHEIM : Disneyland Ends Political Freebies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
KID STUFF : Special Books for Special Children THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
One Teen's Abortion--a Marathon of Waiting ROBIN ABCARIAN, Today marks the return of Robin Abcarian. Her column will appear Wednesdays and Sundays in View
Groundhog, on TV, Says 6 More Weeks Associated Press
Clinton Plans Tighter Rules on Meat Safety DOUG CONNER and DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seeking Support, Clinton Visits Congress KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson, Feinstein Hold First Meeting Since '90 Race GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All 396 Deportees Say No to Israel's Offer to Accept 100 MARK FINEMAN and MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFING BOOK : Haitians With HIV Stuck in Legal Limbo at Guantanamo Base : More than 250 refugees have legitimate claims for political asylum. But they are barred from the United States because of their infection and are staging a hunger strike. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : An Uphill Ride : Transit: BART once was reviled. Now it is used by nearly half the rush hour commuters who cross San Francisco Bay. Welcome to your new subway, Los Angeles. But it may take a while to grow on you. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volcano Rains Boulders Down on Farmers; 25 Die Associated Press
Hamas Denies It Is a Terrorist Group Reuters
Military-Gay Issue May Stall Family Bill : Legislation: A maneuver by Senate Republicans could turn the proposed law into the first gridlocked measure of the year. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adults Treat Kids to Night at the Circus ANN CONWAY
Justices Seem Dubious on Surrogate Mother's Case : Appeal: Some jurists question motives of woman's claim to baby she bore for an Orange County couple. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
2nd King Trial Revives L.A.'s Fears and Hopes : Mood: Despite confidence in plans to head off trouble, city is wary. Denny hearings may overlap trial. CARLA RIVERA, This article was reported by Times staff writers Andrea Ford, Patrick J. McDonnell, Jim Newton and Carla Rivera. It was written by Rivera
'To-Do Over Mice' Is Trap to Be Avoided
World IN BRIEF : CZECH REPUBLIC : Havel Sworn In as First President From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wounded Leave Croatia on Mercy Flight : Balkans: Eight Bosnian war victims will be first to receive medical treatment in the U.S. The mission is tinged with sadness as relatives watch them go. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Fears U.N. Bosnia Plan Is Unworkable DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Worker Dies After Being Set on Fire : Crime: Janitor allegedly lit flames in argument with bookkeeper over $150 check. He is held on murder charges. JON D. MARKMAN and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Experiment on Welfare, Clinton Asks : Public aid: President tells governors to drop new approaches if they do not succeed. Republicans introduce reforms that they argue are consistent with Clinton promises. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : 53% in Newport Believe Charges of Misconduct MARK PLATTE and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
On the Beaten Path : Barry Hawley swears by joys and benefits of off-road dirt courses. He's organizing four county runs to share his convictions. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Dangerous to Go Without Your Zzz : Medicine: Millions of Americans are tired, and that's a major problem, according to a special research commission. Napping is urged. SANDY ROVNER, THE WASHINGTON POST
The Rave of Europe : Meet the 'Eurokids.' They're brash, young and so cross-continental. They love Barcelona style, Belgian tech music and satellite MTV. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : A Wake-Up Call to the Dangerous Old Nightmares of History : THE END OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY AND THE END OF THE MODERN AGE, by John Lukacs ; Ticknor & Fields; $21.95; 291 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Liberal Amounts of Memorabilia : A passion for the Kennedys and the civil rights movement has been a lifelong interest with Erik Hoffmann, 34, of Huntington Beach. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woolsey Cites Dangers in Economic Espionage : Intelligence: U.S. will have clear policy to govern, and defend against, such activity, CIA nominee says. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garamendi Urges 'Pay at Pump' Car Insurance : Liability: No-fault plan envisions a 40-cent-a-gallon charge to provide universal coverage and replace current premiums. Critics say consumers would more likely pay up to $1 per gallon. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obscure Accounting Panel Wields Vast Fiscal Power : Economy: Seven-member board makes bookkeeping rules that lately have staggered huge U.S. companies. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gustav Hasford; Helped Script 'Full Metal Jacket' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Fighting Erupts, Imperils New Talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EPA Lists 35 Pesticides in Food Facing Ban as Cancer-Causing RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bravo for Trusting in a Suspicious Situation
Who Will Pay for AIDS in Military?
SPORTS
Talent This Big Can't Be Hidden MIKE DOWNEY
Titans' Bitter Move Could Pay Off in Sweet Dividends : Baseball: With his switch from right field to second base, Carr expects to get Fullerton off and running. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Plans to Keep Gumming Up the Words STEVE KRESAL
PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL / DAN HAFNER : Arizona Turns Conference Race Into a Struggle for Second Place DAN HAFNER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Cal Lutheran Men (14-3) Reach 10th Place After NCAA Division III Basketball Poll
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : San Diego Ought to Pay Attention RICH ROBERTS
High School Basketball Roundup DAVID COULSON
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
So It's No. 1 Suns, So What? Clippers Win Again, 112-108 : Pro basketball: L.A. is impressive against the team with the NBA's best record. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
It's Better to Be Bad Than No. 2 MIKE PENNER
NHL ROUNDUP : Calgary Extends One Streak, Ends Another With 6-4 Win From Associated Press
Kings Lose, Leave No Alibi Unturned : Hockey: Bad ice, officiating are decried after 3-2 loss to the Nordiques. Gretzky is angered by call at end of game. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Canyon Hands Hart Its First Loss in Foothill League With Late Rally JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yamasaki Sets County Record for 3-Pointers
San Jose State Coach Joins Bears From Staff and Wire Reports
Charles Hoping to Score Again : Recruiting: Colleges await Hart tailback's latest SAT result before making offers. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Fifth-Seeded Grabb Upset by Shelton at San Francisco From Associated Press
SUNSET LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Edison Puts It All Together in Victory KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Jeff Foster
Sabres Get Fuhr, Send Andreychuk and Puppa to the Maple Leafs From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Top-Seeded Agassi Beats Stark at San Francisco From Associated Press
He Might Very Well Have Been Left in a State of Confusion JERRY CROWE
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Oades Keeps Battling Right Up to the End KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LeAnn Kazmer
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mejer, CCI Women Beat Biola to Extend Winning Streak to 11
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL : Padres' Benes, Jackson Win Arbitration From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Williams Offers a Helping Hand, or Two ROBYN NORWOOD
Portland Case Said to Narrow From Staff and Wire Reports
EMPIRE LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : It's Pretty Crowded Atop the Standings MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
They Can Keep the Cash; He Will Take His Record Catch PETE THOMAS
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Becomes Hawks' Top Scorer From Associated Press
HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Trade Proves Gretzky Isn't in Charge LISA DILLMAN
ANALYSIS : Future Is Looking Super for Cowboys DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
The Lakers Are Cut No Shaq, 110-97 : Pro basketball: After "bad" game Monday, the Magic's rookie center gets 31 points, 14 rebounds in NBA Forum debut. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BYU Earns Revenge With Victory Over Northridge MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HARNESS RACING / LOS ALAMITOS : Filly's Victory in the Breeders' Final Is Bittersweet for Trainer Wilkinson STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Merely a Tall Tale? : In Possible Hoax, Knight Says He Will Have a 6-Foot-8 Recruit from Former Yugoslavia From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Michigan Rebounds Past Michigan State From Associated Press
Balboa Park Will Receive First Trout
Her Threat Isn't Idle, It Gets to the Point BARBIE LUDOVISE
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE GIRLS' SOCCER : Laguna Hills Lets Emotions Fly in Upset of Estancia BRAD FALDUTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Quarterback Class Might Be the Best : Recruiting: Deciding whether O.C's 1993 group is No. 1 is tough call. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Forgiving Faux Paws : These Bowhunters Stalk Game That Never Runs Away--or Is Killed RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Alamitos' Three-Pointers Top Bolsa Grande
Motor Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Mountain for Snowboarders Attracts Two CHRIS DUFRESNE
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brock Jacobsen Takes Spotlight in Crescenta Valley's 63-58 Victory DAVID COULSON
Philippines' Report Says Little League Faked Identities of at Least 5 Players From Associated Press
Speed Becomes a Family Value : Covina's Andersons Turn Drag Racing Into a Winning Tradition That Is Handed Down SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Feels Sorrow Over Loss of Strobel
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pearson Scores 20 in First Half to Lead Woodbridge Past Irvine
OCC's Ripley, Gillian to Attend Tennessee Martin
He's No Ordinary Top Scorer ARA NAJARIAN
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Kenyon Helps El Toro Defeat Dana Hills, 1-0
Angels Move Closer to Deal With Russell : Baseball: Free-agent relief pitcher would fill spot once occupied by Bryan Harvey. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signed and Sealed, but Delivered Early : Recruiting: The drama of Signing Day is missing as colleges apply pressure on prospects to commit quickly. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disgruntled Dorsey Player May Enroll at Granada Hills : High school football: All-City wide receiver Antonio Carrion, citing a negative environment, will seek an opportunity transfer. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phears Stays Right on Target ERIC SHEPARD
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Disney's 'Homeward Bound' Remake Better Than Original KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : A Poignant Celebration for a Lonely, Gentle Giant MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Music Center Opera Unveils '93-'94 Season : Schedule: The lineup includes, at last, 'Rosenkavalier' but no contemporary works. The general director confirms that 'Klinghoffer' has been postponed again. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Ice-T Could Be Big Winner : Contracts: The rapper is expected to sign a pact with Priority Records that will pay a higher royalty rate than he could get from a major label. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'The Cemetery Club': Buried in Sentiment PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : High Energy of Blind Melon RICHARD CROMELIN
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Sweet Baby: Truly Blue at Vine St. LEONARD FEATHER
STAGE REVIEWS : Imperfect 'Search, Destroy' at Upside Down SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Stage Reviews : Latins' Anonymity Suits 'LaLaLa' in San Diego NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage Reviews : 'Pasquini' Tops List at One-Act Festival T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Round and 'Round With Oscar : Nomination Deadline's Today--Did Videos, Parties, Ads Help? DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Reviews : A Harsh View of Life in 'Through the Leaves' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Cambodians in America Caught in Cultural Bind ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Guitar Duo Diligent but Lackluster JOHN HENKEN
TV Ratings : Surprise! Super Bowl Tops the Chart LEE MARGULIES
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage Reviews : Royals Get Treatment in Huntington's 'Lion' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hair-Raising Adventures in Viewing HOWARD ROSENBERG
STAGE REVIEWS : 'My Three Angels' Blessed With Comic Timing : Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse director Denise Kenney has cast well for the title characters, convicts who bring order to a family's messy lives. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Sounds of Hope From 'Voices' : Frank Ticheli Says L.A. Riots Inspired His Optimistic Work CHRIS PASLES
Domingo to Sing Rare Work in O.C. : Music: The tenor will star in the West Coast premiere of Penella's 'El Gato Montes,' sponsored by Opera Pacific. CHRIS PASLES and LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Doctor's Year-Old Disappearance Remains a Mystery DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TARZANA : 2 Charged in Patient Referral Scheme
Tips on the Game of Life : Former Negro League Players Visit School to Educate and Inspire JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Panel Seeks Control of Noise Monitor HUGO MARTIN
LANCASTER : Doctor Sentenced in Sexual Battery Case JOHN CHANDLER
Man Convicted of Murdering Burbank Jeweler in 1987 JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : City OKs Grant for Housing Complex STEPHANIE SIMON
COSTA MESA : City Moves to Keep Auto Club in Town LYNDA NATALI
No Charge in Baby-Sale Hoax RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Brother--Get the Heck Out of the Way : Clinton elates governors with new perspective
Alatorre Finds Some Real Power Outside City Hall BILL BOYARSKY
Judge Rejects Talk of New Riots, Refuses to Delay Trial of Officers : King beating: Defense had cited poll in which 75% said acquittals will cause unrest. Jury selection begins today. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Fair Officials Ask to Build Betting Center PEGGY Y. LEE
BURBANK : Gunman Steals Car From L.A. Family
Only Free Trade Is in America's Interests
ANAHEIM : Limits on Campaign Funding Approved TERRY SPENCER
OXNARD : Impact Report for Landfill Endorsed SARA CATANIA
Countywide : Colleges Say There's No Money for Raises PEGGY Y. LEE
Brake Glitch Causes Hitch on Subway : Transit: Problem forces an 80-minute delay at 7:25 a.m. for 25 passengers on a train out of MacArthur station. On the second day of 25-cent fare, 24,140 take the Red Line. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONROVIA : 400 Sign Up for Tests to Find Donor for Teen-Ager
Obituaries
SAN CLEMENTE : Meetings on City Budget Start Today ANNA CEKOLA
Supervisors Give Reprieve to Popular Library : Finances: The Avenue branch has 60 days to raise funds. But the county reduces hours at other facilities and cuts $400,000 from the Fire Department's budget. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Vehicle Crashes Into Post Office but No One Is Hurt JAMES MAIELLA JR.
LANCASTER : Youth With Gun Threatens Student JOHN CHANDLER
Let the Mideast Negotiations Resume : Wise Israeli tactical retreat, engineered by Christopher, just may work
Countywide : Elys Get OK to Move to San Diego County JANE HULSE
IRVINE : Hearings to Be Held on Tax, Fee Districts TOM McQUEENEY
Seal Beach : Volunteers Keep Library Stacked SHELBY GRAD
Bernson Urges Repeal of New Fee for Use of County Trails PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Mayor
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Reporting Is Faulty
A Hostage of L.A.
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Jails and Colleges
Reforming Workers' Comp
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Clinton on Higher Taxes
Rep. Waters
GRIFFITH PARK : Panel Splits on Horse Center Terms
Obituaries
Board OKs Tycoon's Golf Course Plan : Development: The approval of the Farmont Corp. project climaxes five years of wrangling. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Honor Dixon After His Last Day on Job
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : County Labor Federation Splits Support Between Woo and Katz FRANK CLIFFORD and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Semitic Acts Down 8% in State, U.S., Study Finds SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Share the Wealth, Enrich Your Life in the Land of Plenty Dana Parsons
2nd Man Dies of Injuries in Car Club Race Crash
Violence Hits Home
Dr. C.E. (Bud) Clever; Retired Dentist
Low Wages
Countywide : Proposed Law Would Tag Taggers, Parents ERIC BAILEY and KEVIN JOHNSON
Countywide : Emergency Dispatch Plan Explored PATRICK McCARTNEY
PACOIMA : Pedestrian, 32, Hit, Killed by Car JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Hidden Camp Along Freeway Removed : Homeless: Dozens of squatters lived in makeshift structures behind dense foliage. Neighbors say the village bred crime and filth. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Receive $35,000 in Roth Campaign Funds ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Unveil Bus Plan to Link 10 Cities PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton Community College Misspent $500,000, Audit Finds : Education: Employees reportedly were overpaid or paid without working. An official's relatives got $14,000. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Tentative OK Given Added Townhomes BERT ELJERA
Fire Chief Gets Termination Notice : Firing: Westminster official will appeal, but anticipates it will be a futile gesture. His refusal to aid L.A. firefighters during riots led to inquiry. BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breakup of L.A. Schools Stirs Debate at Hearing : Education: Minority groups say the plan to dismantle the district is motivated by racism. But the proposal is endorsed by mayoral hopeful Richard Riordan. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran's New President Wins Praise for Hands-On Style STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Council to Discuss Land-Use Rules AARON CURTISS
PORT HUENEME : Group Seeks Funds for Cultural Center CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA
Childrens Hospital Thrift Shop Closes After String of Thefts : Reseda: Crime took a toll on the 38-year-old charity's finances and on volunteers' peace of mind. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 2 Appointed to Valley Fair Board
Charges Against Terrazas Surprise Latino Community Leaders : Housing: They stress that the Oxnard teacher's expulsion from a federal rent-subsidy program should not reflect on his reputation as an innovative educator. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Youth Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Fairfax Shooting
THOUSAND OAKS : Former Principal Pleads Not Guilty ANDREW LePAGE
Rain Gauge Wastes May Have Killed Condor : Wildlife: County flood control workers routinely dumped oily fluids in the area where two chicks were released. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Police Chief May Have to Quit Part-Time Rams Job MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : CSUF Spotlight Falls on Achievements WILLSON CUMMER
PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD SAFETY : Bacteria in the Meat? Just Turn Up the Heat : There's no way that federal inspection can protect us from harmful bacteria; irradiation, however, would do it. ELIZABETH M. WHELAN, Dr. Elizabeth M. Whelan is president of the American Council on Science and Health, New York.
Dumped Oil Wastes Suspected in Endangered Condor's Death : Wildlife: Biologists say the bird may have drunk an antifreeze mixture used by Ventura County flood control employees. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Little Patch of Diversity : Crossing the hill in Eagle Rock can mean traveling to a different world, where ethnicity becomes an issue. And that's a shame. AILEEN CHO, Aileen Cho is a senior at Occidental College.
Daniel E. Lindquist; Television Director, Producera
San Juan Man Faces Trial in Beating Case : Courts: Judge's order comes after graphic testimony from two Laguna officers about alleged gay bashing. ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CORONA DEL MAR : Students Take DARE, Graduate LESLIE KNOWLTON
Mini-Mall in Cross-Fire of Drug Dealers and the Law : Courts: A city suit contends the Van Nuys shopping center and a store are public nuisances and demands the owners help clean up the problem. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Roadwork to Close Lanes on Freeway JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Pay at Pump, Ease Gridlock on Reform : Auto Insurance: Assessing premiums at gas stations would cover all, end lawsuits and uninsured motorist problems. ART TORRES, Art Torres (D-Los Angeles) is chairman of the Senate Insurance, Claims and Corporations Committee.
Heard About the Sheriff's New Pepper Spray? It Works KENNETH REICH
MISSION VIEJO : Officer of Year Finds His Niche FRANK MESSINA
3 in Chase 'Cased' Bank, FBI Says GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : Truck Tumbles Off Cliff; 1 Dead, 1 Hurt
Panel Hears Complaints of Police Brutality : LAPD: Commission will expand inquiry into Dec. 14 disturbance. More than a dozen people allege excessive force by officers. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Continue Takeover of Pomona College Building
Trouble on the Trails
Sanders Walking to Get in the Running in Mayoral Race MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PALMDALE : Gunshots Fired at Middle School JOHN CHANDLER
Katella Ave. 'Super-Street' Plan Advanced : Traffic: Supervisors override residents' objections in approving environmental impact report. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Teen-Age Gang Members Die in Drive-By Shootings JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Do We View Youths as Victims, or as Resources? : Policy: Those who participate in decisions affecting their lives are more effective in building healthier communities. BARRY CHECKOWAY, Barry Checkoway is a professor of social work and urban planning at the University of Michigan, and faculty associate in the Center for the Study of Youth Policy.
Van Nuys Man, 76, Convicted for Threats Against Judges JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Lease OKd; Queen Mary to Reopen This Month
SHERMAN OAKS : Road Repair Project Receives Approval JOSH MEYER
OXNARD : New Gym's Name Honors Veterans SARA CATANIA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Patsaouras a Transit Agency Alternate JOSH MEYER
LOS ANGELES : Public Transit Subsidies for Elderly Expanded
Red Line Riders Are a Tonic for Languishing Deli JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Administrator Shot; Ex-Worker Held : Violence: A former social worker surrenders to deputies. The victim, who took part in the suspect's firing, is in serious condition. ERIC MALNIC and ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Hall's Bid for Key Labor Group Endorsement Fails : Politics: The county's AFL-CIO unit votes not to back any of 12 candidates seeking to replace Ernani Bernardi. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : City Utility Tax Could Be Doubled SHELBY GRAD
LOS ANGELES : Defendants Shackled in Response to Court Melee
ANAHEIM : Homes in Landslide to Be Reappraised MATT LAIT
Childrens Hospital Thrift Shop Closes After String of Burglaries CAROL WATSON
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Ruling Favoring Foothill Transit Ends Bus Dispute
BUSINESS
Mel Levine Joins Gibson, Dunn Law Firm
Leading Indicators Up 1.9%, Best in Decade : Gain in Home Sales Bolsters Evidence of Recovery, but Unemployment Still a Concern CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carrera Is Distributing Circuit Boards for PCs With Mainframe Capabilities
FDA to Call for Cautious Cellular Use : Technology: The agency will be urging consumers to avoid excessive exposure to portable phones and their antennas. Current research cannot rule out a link to brain cancer. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators Step Up Action Against National Banks From American Banker
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Falls 3.5 Amid Upbeat Reports : Market Overview Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Let New Teamsters Chief Do His Job HARRY BERNSTEIN
Charities Make Mike Milken Their Most-Wanted Man : Securities: Many groups are seeking financial help from the former junk bond king sentenced to community service. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Cuts Mean Work for L.A. Firm JAMES FLANIGAN
Lockheed's Profit Leaps 16% in Fourth Quarter From Times Wire Services
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cable Thieves Knocked for Loop Reuters
Advanced Logic Hit for a Loss in Second Consecutive Quarter DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Slips 3.5 Despite Upbeat News : Market Overview Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Moody's Cuts McDonnell's Credit Rating : Aircraft: The agency downgraded the firm, predicting that it may be forced to stop making commercial planes. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pepsico From Times Wire Services
Tokos' Stock Up 18% After AMA Probe Ends : Rebound: Medical device maker's chairman tells investors that investigation is over. Firm is coming out of slowdown. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
First American Has Record-Setting Year : Earnings: Revenue for the 104-year-old financial company, based in Santa Ana, rose 45% to $1.1 billion, profit to $43.3 million. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists' Ads Focus Fire Where There's Smoke : Entertainment: Anti-smoking group plans campaign against Hollywood directors who feature characters that light up. BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE : Taylor Woodrow's Chairman Steps Into Less Active Position John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Franchising Hope : Chain Outlets Offer Promise as Seeds for Inner-City Development ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson & Johnson From Times Wire Services
Taco Bell Reports Increase in Profit of 20% for Year : Earnings: Fast-food chain attributes gain to giving the customers what they want. Revenue for period rose 21%. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J. Lauro Valdovinos Appointed Chief Financial Officer at PCC
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