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What happened on March 17, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Folksy Family Values : Peter, Paul and Mary's new album, companion video and PBS special feature familiar ethnic and traditional folk songs for children and their parents. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
People Watch By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
County Museum of Art to Lay Off Six More Workers : Funding: Employees are paid by the privately funded Museum Associates. Museum director says it won't affect operations. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Producer Zucker to Return Full Time to NBC's 'Today' : Television: Post- Gartner fallout continues at network's news operations; Zucker was splitting time between 'Nightly News' and the morning show. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Riff-Raff' Works Under No False Pretenses : Ken Loach's film depicts British have-nots for whom easy answers and lasting pleasures do not exist and happiness is infrequent, hard-earned. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ABC's 'Elvis' Movie Is Set to Air April 18
MUSIC REVIEW : N.Y. Meridian Ensemble Cool in Local Debut By Laurence Vittes
Norton Simon Museum to Spotlight Altoon : Art: On Thursday, 35 works by the late L.A. artist will join the mix of French Impressionists and Old Masters in Pasadena. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
TNT Announces Slate of Work From Major Actors, Playwrights By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Stars Align in 'Foreign Affairs' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS Follows ABC With Film on 'Divorced' Boy
TV Ratings : CBS Edges ABC to Score Another Weekly Win By Lee Margulies
DANCE REVIEW : Troupe Seems Out of Step in Pasadena Performance By Donna Perlmutter
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Milsap: Lost in the Country : The singer's work often disappears in the swirl of the band's instrumental overkill at Crazy Horse show. By Noel Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local News: Isn't It a Crime? : Television: An unscientific survey of local newscasts suggests that viewers are getting an unrealistic picture of life in L.A. By Howard Rosenberg
Stern Editing Elicits a New Kind of Shock : Radio: KLSX owner Greater Media's actions draw criticism from legal experts, listeners and even people who oppose the 'shock jock's' show. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. MUSIC / ZAN DUBIN : Siberian Folk Dancers Put Spin on Tradition By Zan Dubin
CULTUREGRAM : Going, Going, Gone Hollywood : Movie and Rock Memorabilia on the Auction Block By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Venues Interested If Costello Does 'Juliet' Again By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Alternative Repertory Theatre in Santa Ana will... Compiled by Ken Williams
A Case of Unmistakable Identities : Personas of Populist Troubadour and Driving Rocker Find Middle Ground in One Musician By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
Illegal Immigration
Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
Illegal Immigration
Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
Washington Battle
U.S. Troops in Somalia
Boris Yeltsin
Illegal Immigration
CAP Tests
Illegal Immigration
Amgen Has Contributed
Overhaul Required
State Killing Education
Have Faith in Schools
LACTC Office Space
Peru Envoy Nominated Associated Press
Bomb Explodes in Busy Cairo Square Times Wire Services
REALLY NEW: The county has published a new "Facts... By April Jackson and Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman
NOT JUST GREEN BEER: Leonore Coyne, organizer of a recent... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks and April Jackson
EASY READING: The Transportation Authority has started... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and April Jackson and Jerry Hicks
BENCH HELP: Costa Mesa High School basketball fans were... By April Jackson and Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman
COLUMN ONE : Teaching Lessons in Living : Parents and students praise Quaker schools' emphasis on personal achievement and community service. They may offer Clinton ideas for education reform. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Weighing 'Luxury Tax' on Health Benefits By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
24 Snowbound Campers Are Airlifted Out By Mike Clary and Eric Harrison, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Experts See Signs Global Terrorism Will Escalate By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$45 Billion Sought to Mop Up S & Ls : Banking: Clinton Administration asks Congress for $12 billion more than Bush's estimate. Funds are marked for closing failed thrifts and restoring safety net. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katz's Campaign Works for Recognition Beyond Valley : Mayor's race: A strong fund-raiser, the veteran state legislator scrambles for support outside Assembly district. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man in Germany Tied to Cash Sent to Bomb Suspect By Jim Mann and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Stepping Lightly as It Braces for Threat of Riots : Preparedness: LAPD officers' federal trial has city on edge. But 'disaster' readiness is a delicate issue. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Asks West for Urgent Aid to Save His Reforms By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgia Accuses Russia of Aiding Separatist Attack By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lobbyist Takes Offensive in Probe : Inquiry: Jackson pleads innocent to corruption charges and attacks his chief accuser, former Sen. Alan Robbins. He also appeals for cash and moral support for his defense. By Paul Jacobs and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cost Study Raises Questions on Revival of the Seriously Ill By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach, Wife Charged With Providing Sex for Two Ex-Athletes : Arrests: Leader of Hemet High football program is accused of arranging for his spouse to have relations with former team members. The couple face felony counts. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers--and TV--Capture Fleeing Vehicles : Pursuit: A suspected drunk driver--with his two children--is apprehended in Mission Viejo, and three people in a stolen van are pulled from the vehicle in Cerritos. Helicopter news crews film the action. By Jon D. Markman and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Talks 'Helpful' but Standoff Continues at Waco Compound By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Clears Way for Action on Gnatcatcher : Environment: Builders had sought to keep the government from classifying the bird as endangered or threatened. A decision could be reached today. By Marla Cone and Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabin Cuts Stay in U.S. as Toll Mounts at Home : Israel: Leader apparently concludes he must deal with violence in occupied territories before it threatens peace talks. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inquiry Studies Case Against Marine Times Wire Services
Calcutta Bomb Kills 50; Bombay Blasts Probed From Times Wire Services
New Senator Doubts Clinton's Line on Taxes Will Play in Texas : Democrat Krueger, barely in office, is up for election May 1. His fate may gauge support for President's economic plan. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Ready for 'Stronger Measures' on Haiti By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Scandal, Italy's Premier Faces Chaos in Parliament By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iran Opposition Figure Killed in Rome; Exiles Blame Tehran By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Official Slain in Algeria; Leaders Blame Extremists Associated Press
China to Boost Military Spending : Budget: Beijing pushes modernization, saying its equipment, technology lag behind developed nations. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'No-Fly Zone' Violated in Bombing of Bosnia Villages By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Court OKs Censoring of Schoolbooks Reuters
Single Liver Split, Is Used in Two Transplantations Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : 3 Guilty in Rape of Retarded Girl From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton May Rethink Cuts in Military From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Penalties for Drugs, Alcohol Compared From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : House 'Select Panels' Headed for Demise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Radical Sheik Visits Home in West Covina
Katz Seeks Youth Vote With MTV Ad : Campaign: Meanwhile, Riordan steps up a media blitz with his third television commercial and Wachs airs his first. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Controversy Brews, Just Tea, as Mrs. Clinton Pours By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15 Killed in Early Morning Chicago Hotel Fire By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspin, Hospitalized Again, Is Likely to Get Cardiac Pacemaker Implant By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
False Rumors Fan Fears of Unrest : Violence: Jittery residents meet after a flyer tells of a gang summit to plan more rioting. The information turns out to be mostly false, but the tensions it raises are real. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Upgrade Meat Inspection Program Associated Press
2 Plead Guilty to Massive Insurance Fraud By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builders Fail to Block Gnatcatcher Decision : Environment: Legal maneuver by O.C. tollway agencies comes on eve of endangered status ruling. By Marla Cone and Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : A Revealing Portrait of Guerrilla Culture : GUERRILLAS The Men and Women Fighting Today's Wars by Jon Lee Anderson Times Books/Random House: $22; 271 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not That Old Saw! Bowman Makes Tools Sing New Tune By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Shadow of Doubt : Kathi Hudson gave up her job to spy on Operation Rescue. But then she was 'born again,' sending shock waves through the abortion-rights movement. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor's Death Is a Call to Action By Robin Abcarian
Forever Chipper : Despite Financial Woes, Mrs. Fields Denies Her Empire Is Crumbling By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DRIVING : A Free Ride After a Night of Revelry By Paul Dean
Some Hollywood 'Stars' Work the Knight Shift By Kathryn Bold
Travelers Shown How to Take the High Road : An Anaheim Hills resident has made a career out of promoting safe and environmentally conscious backcountry trips. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Park-Goers Wait It Out By Rick Vanderknyff
Spouses Take Vow to Share Job--Till Work Do Them Part By Jerry Holderman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Turning Raindrops Into Rainbows By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Health Care
NBC President Robert Wright has talked with Cable News... By Jane Hall
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Health Stocks Sag, Dollar Hit by Yen Surplus : Market Overview Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Thomas G. Ostensen has been appointed senior vice...
Robert F. Elfant has been appointed to the newly created...
Michael Baker, of Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate...
Peter M. Ochs has been reelected as chairman of the Orange...
Les F. Whittlesey has been promoted to executive vice...
Tax Guide Free-for-All : Publishers Boost Sales of Manuals With Giveaways By Kathy M. Kristof
A Bitter Swig of Irish Tradition Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Health Stocks Slump Again; Dow Inches Up : Market Overview Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
There's a Lesson for U.S. Cities in Irish Experience By James Flanigan
Times O.C. Edition Names Martin Baron, 38, as Its New Editor From Times staff writers
Variations on Themes : Attractions Adapt to Lure Ethnic Groups By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Construction of Homes Up 16.7% in West : Housing: February's big rise is partly because of harsh weather in January. Housing starts rose 2.5% nationwide. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Party of 4, Your Beeper's Ready : Dining: A pair of Southland restaurants is handing out pocket pagers so customers can shop while they wait for their tables. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : NAFTA Talks Face Critical Test : Trade: Three issues threaten free trade deal--workers' rights, protection of domestic markets and the environment. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam Signs On to Join the Pepsi Generation : Trade: Pepsico takes the lead in American industry's efforts to tap the giant Vietnamese market. By Ken Stier, SPECIAL TO TIMES
THE ECONOMY : U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to $62.45 Billion in 1992 : Economy: Current account trade gap had sunk to $3.68 billion in 1991 because of Persian Gulf War. From Associated Press
Times Names Baron Editor of Orange County Edition By Jane Hall
SEC Accuses 2 Stockbrokers of Dishonesty By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New York Post Editor Back in the Saddle : Publishing: Pete Hamill returned to a hero's welcome at the troubled tabloid after being fired Friday by new owner Abraham Hirschfeld. From Associated Press
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Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Small Stocks Are Once Again Big, but Will It Last? By Tom Petruno
C-17 Testimony Could Hurt McDonnell : Defense: Consultant is likely to say that the company knew of cost overruns in the cargo jet program in 1990. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll Assumes Management of Bolsa Chica Co. : Restructuring: Firm that owns the wetlands also is moving its legal headquarters from New Hampshire to Newport Beach. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$11-Million Fraud Trial of Newport Man Begins Today : Courts: The case will focus on phony investments allegedly sold by Michael E. Parker to the now-defunct Columbia S&L. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE : Home Builders Turn to Resale Realtors to Bring In Customers Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Pacific Sunwear Goes Public With $26-Million Offering
Parker Bertea Expansion Could Trim Irvine Jobs By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expensive Lumber: The cost of lumber has been soaring in... Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Satellite Firm Gets $3-Million Ecuador Job
Three D Income Up: Three D Departments Inc., a Costa...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Give Mideast Process a Chance
Taft Shows How to Do It : Valley school outpoints everyone in winning state academic super bowl
IRISH WATCH : Reason to Celebrate
Aerial Dogfight With the British : USAir deal poses new challenges for U.S.
L.A. Needs a Better Climate for Business : Mayor's race: Economic opportunity, especially for today's youth, requires new approaches in City Hall. By Linda Griego, Businesswoman Linda Griego is former deputy mayor for economic development.
The Atrocious Truth Is Out: Now for the Consequences : El Salvador: The U.N. report faults all sides for war atrocities. Will U.S. share the blame? By Jorge G. Castaneda, Jorge G. Castaneda, a graduate professor of political science at the National University of Mexico, is a visiting professor at Princeton University this year.
PERSPECTIVE ON L.A. SCHOOLS Main Head Goes Here) : No matter how many districts a breakup might produce, students would still be bused. Parents would have no vote. By John Greenwood, John Greenwood is a former president of the Los Angeles Board of Education.
Obituaries : Ed Jurist; TV Producer, Director and Writer
Obituaries : Sylvain Floirat; French Industrialist
Obituaries : Ricardo Arias Espinosa; Former Head of Panama
Obituaries : John Caldwell; Curator at S.F. Museum of Modern Art
Obituaries : Paul Barkley; PSA Chief Negotiated Airline's Sale By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Melvin M. Swig; Benefactor, Hotel Owner
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Loss of Another Good Cop
Bilingualism Prepares Us for Global Society By Maria S. Quezada, Maria S. Quezada is bilingual coordinator for the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
Powell Afraid He Would Shoot King, Officer Says : Trial: Policewoman, among the first defense witnesses, testifies that defendant said the motorist's behavior scared him. By Linda Deutsch, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
We hope her Dior ensemble wasn't wrinkled on the ride... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Obituaries
County Can't Afford Deeper Cuts at CSUF : Squeeze keeps our largest university from serving all qualified students. It's pound-foolish public policy. By Keith Boyum, Keith Boyum is a professor of political science at Cal State Fullerton and a member of the statewide Academic Senate.
Sheraton-Town House Is Latest Wilshire Landmark That May Be Doomed By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Erin Goes Blah : With No Parade, It's a Sad St. Patrick's Day Indeed By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening Day for Defense in King Case Is Mixed : Trial: Lawyers for four officers make progress with PCP testimony, but cross-examination of two witnesses proves a setback. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Recount Efforts to Guide Boy Now Held in Bike Shop Slaying By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Leads to Plea of Guilty in Denny Case : Courts: Defendant Gary Williams, accused of rifling through trucker's pockets, opts against trial after he and lawyer view computer-enhanced tape. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan Was Key Backer of Measure He Shuns By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Advisers Disciplined Over Distributing AIDS Flyers
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : LAPD's Kroeker Seeks Job as San Diego Police Chief
NORTHRIDGE : Treasurer Reintroduces College Loan Program Bill
The Finely Tuned Politics of Discontent By Bill Boyarsky
BURBANK : St. Joseph's Hospital to Lay Off 195 Employees
LOS ANGELES DISTRICT : Brown Hosts Discussion on Schools Settlement
Carjackers Wound Couple, 2-Year-Old Son By Eric Malnic and Leslie Berger
LOS ANGELES : Council OKs Job Program for 600 Teen-Agers
Just What the Doctor Ordered for Skid Row : Medicine: A mobile X-ray room will provide treatment in the inner city. The new facility complements a trailer clinic at the site. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brothers Enter Guilty Pleas in Massive Insurance Fraud By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuttle to Scrutinize City Travel Requests : Spending: Controller questions $250,000 trip to Europe by Bradley and six other officials so near the end of the mayor's term. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested, Drugs Seized in Raid on Ventura County Lab By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Latest Freeway Scofflaws Go Indirectly to Jail : Pursuits: Drunk-driving suspect with his two children in truck and driver of stolen van arrested after escapades on live TV. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still in Step After 75 Years : Francos to Mark Diamond Anniversary as They Have Celebrated Life--on Dance Floor By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Live Car Chases Are No Trivial Pursuit to Television Viewers By Dana Parsons
Supervisors Barely Pass Plan for Cuts : Budget: Angry opponents of proposal say they weren't included in its formulation. Steiner, board's newest member, is forced to cast swing vote. By Eric Lichtblau and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : County Ethics Code, Gift Ban to Be Drawn By Eric Lichtblau
SAN CLEMENTE : Vote to Be Sought on Keeping Police By Anna Cekola
Countywide : On-Ramp May Benefit MainPlace
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Some Students to Get to Pick Their Schools By Anna Cekola
ANAHEIM : Activists Happy After Store Closes By Terry Spencer
FULLERTON : Eyes Have It in Vote on Repellent By Willson Cummer
IRVINE : Meeting to Focus on Future of Bike Lanes By Tom Mcqueeney
WESTMINSTER : City Challenges State Diversion of Funds By Andrea Heiman
SANTA ANA : Graffiti Paint Law Passes First Hurdle By Jon Nalick
SUNSET BEACH : 7 Caught in Current Pulled to Safety
BUENA PARK : Firefighter, Police Pay Concerns Heard By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Robitaille Again Lashes Out at Critics By Bill Billiter
COSTA MESA : City Acts to Clean Up an Eyesore By Lynda Natali
Sheriff's Dept. to Honor 13 With Medals : Awards: The officers will be recognized for bravery, lifesaving and crime-fighting abilities. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Fatally Shot by Police Officers : Crime: The incident takes place in a Fountain Valley shopping center that has been the target of three recent robberies. By Debra Cano and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Signs Discourage Drugs, Dealers By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help Considered in Finding Officer's Killer By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water District Official Fired By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Joins Investigation of 2 Accused of Real Estate Fraud By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Gave Viewers Show and Rerun : Television: Veteran KNBC helicopter reporter was above scene of both pursuits. If one happens, 'I want to be there,' he says. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange May Cut 80 City Jobs to Trim Deficit By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley's Deputy Chief Applies for Top Post With San Diego Police By Alan Abrahamson and Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. County May Pay the Metrolink Bill That Ventura County Refused By Phil Sneiderman and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN FERNANDO : Transfer of Cable Franchise Rejected By Carmen Valencia
SHERMAN OAKS : Fire Causes $60,000 in Damage to Store By Alicia Di Rado
VALLEYWIDE : St. Patrick's Revelers Offered Free Rides By Jeff Schnaufer
LANCASTER : Judge Urges Lifting Physician's License By John Chandler
VAN NUYS : Students Go North to Protest Cuts, Fees By Jeff Schnaufer
BURBANK : Hospital Employees Brace for Layoffs By Ed Bond
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Breakup Proponent Criticizes Board By Henry Chu
Auditors Examine Possible Student Fund Shortage : Chatsworth: A district finance team combs Lawrence Junior High's books to learn if money controlled by an absent campus administrator has disappeared. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Consider Suing Slumlord By John Chandler and Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
College Loan Legislation Reintroduced : Education: The program, announced at CSUN, would aid middle- and upper-income families. Gov. Pete Wilson vetoed the plan last year. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoning Panel Gives Conditional OK to Drug Treatment Center By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 in Family Shot by Carjacker in South-Central : Crime: A couple and their 2-year-old son are wounded one day after a Chatsworth retiree was slain in a similar incident. The dead man's daughter doubts that he resisted his killer. By Eric Malnic and Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Resignation of Head Start Official Urged : Child care: A parents advisory group also votes to oppose the layoff of 53 employees at the agency serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyd Tittle; Pharmacist
Anti-Gang Effort Starts at Home, Experts Say : Northridge: 'The biggest problem I deal with is parental denial,' says a police officer at a wide-ranging discussion. By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Corner Studied for 3rd Hiring Site By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Tries to Quell Fears Day-Care Centers Will Close By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escaped Convict Arrested in Slaying at Bank : Lancaster: Christopher A. Mann is held in connection with shooting and carjacking. He had fled a halfway house after a conviction for auto theft. By Alicia Di Rado and John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Moves to Upgrade Businesses in Civic Center Area : Lancaster: Some firms protest proposed zoning that bans pawnshops, liquor stores, tattoo parlors and pool halls in the downtown district. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested in Raid on Drug Lab : Santa Rosa Valley: The methamphetamine, which was nearly finished, was worth up to $4 million, an agent says. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan Urges $115 Fire Service Tax on Homeowners By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$943,000 in Metrolink Funds Withheld : Transportation: Officials call the cost-allocation formula inequitable. Los Angeles County weighs paying the tab. By Phil Sneiderman and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oxnard Backs $1-Million Subsidy to Mall Builder By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Silent Screen : Pupils Give Up TV to Raise Money for Playground Equipment By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Woman Admits Welfare Fraud By Sara Catania
OXNARD : Suspect in Rape of Girl Surrenders By Sara Catania
VENTURA : Landlord Sues for Higher Rent Hike By Jane Hulse
CAMARILLO : City Hall Rewards Safe Work Habits With a Breakfast By Maia Davis
PORT HUENEME : Plan for RV Resort to Be Reconsidered By Christopher Heredia
Oxnard : Holden Sworn In as Newest Councilman By Fred Alvarez
CAMARILLO : Ruling Expected in Hospital Merger Suit By Maia Davis
Countywide : Easing of Anti-Smog Rules to Be Studied By Tina Daunt
NEWBURY PARK : Neighbor Rescues Boy, 3, From Pool By Sara Catania
THOUSAND OAKS : Grand Jury Indicts Bank Heist Suspect By Jeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Visitors Can Watch Principals in Action By Brenda Day
THOUSAND OAKS : 3-Week Festival to Focus on Latinos By Stephanie Simon
SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Sought to Clean Up Trail By Brenda Day
Proposal for Convention Center Is Revived After 5-Year Hiatus : Ventura: The fair board decides to gauge community support for what would be the county's first such facility. Opponents blast the effort as futile. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife-Beating Suspect Takes His Own Life : Crime: Donald Ortiz apparently drove his car off a cliff. A suicide note referred to marital problems and the assault. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
The Kings Stay Victory Fresh : Hockey: Despite difficult travel for back-to-back games, L.A. completes a sweep of blizzard series by beating the Jets, 8-4. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Less May Be More for the Mariners By Larry Henry, EVERETT HERALD
NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers' Victory Is Benchmark for Wilkens From Associated Press
Facing Irish on St. Patrick's Day, Trojans Didn't Have a Chance By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
TENNIS : Sabatini Recovers After Slow Start From Associated Press
These Players Give New Meaning to the Words Driving for Show By Mal Florence
UNLV Still Formidable Foe For USC : NIT: Trojans face tough task in first round at Las Vegas despite Rebels' suspension of Rider. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Fortugno Given His Unconditional Release By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Hershiser Front-Runner for Opening Day By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Not the Fish Creating a Stir at Haiwee Lake By Rich Roberts
LOS ALAMITOS : Nirvana Moves Up to Preferred During 8-Race Winning Streak By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NHL ROUNDUP : Neely's Return Leads Bruins to Victory, 3-1 From Associated Press
Defensive end Charles Haley, 29, saying he owed Coach... From Staff and Wire Reports
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Free-agent quarterback Vinny Testaverde of the Tampa Bay... From Staff and Wire Reports
Move Over, Marge: Schottzie 02 Joins Owner in Baseball Doghouse From Associated Press
An Emotional Ralston, 65, Is 'Back at Peace' From Staff and Wire Reports
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PREP ROUNDUP : Troy's Schmidt Beats Magnolia With No-Hitter
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Western Wins, 5-4, on Frembling's Grand Slam in Seventh
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill's Power Game Too Much for El Modena
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : DesRoches Saves Cypress Again for Record
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI's Christensen Wins USD Invitational
Disney's New Cash Mountain By Mike Penner
Removing the Pain From Hitting Books By Mike Downey
Beyond Brotherhood : Tim and Mike Salmon Share a Special Bond By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laughter Leaves an Entire State : The Death of Chris Street Turns Iowa Into a 3-Million Member Family By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rider Suspended in Paper Chase : College basketball: UNLV punishes nation's No. 2 scorer after tutor acknowledges writing part of his English paper. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scott Savors Good Times With Lakers : Pro basketball: Still, veteran guard struggles during season that might be his last in Los Angeles. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNall Gives Rocket OK to Talk With the Raiders : Pro football: Agent will explore possibility of Ismail leaving Toronto Argonauts. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still a Coaching Cyclone at 65 : Iowa State's Orr Says the Thrill Hasn't Gone After 43 Years By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Coaches' Group Was Concerned About Harrick's Status, Orr Says By Elliott Almond
Maui Surfer Is Latest Victim of Shark Bite By Pete Thomas
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : A Storied Career Comes to an End By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : The Players: They Enhanced Chosen Fields By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : The Issues: Big-Time Controversies Trickle Down to High School Level By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : The Teams: Edison '79, Mater Dei '84-85, Servite '78 Were the Best By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Strange World for Rookie : Kings: Ukrainian Zhitnik adapting to U.S. culture, sometimes entertainingly. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Three-Sport Standout Has Brought Winning to St. Francis By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball State Championships : Costa Mesa In The State Spotlight
PREP BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Simple Style Suits Costa Mesa Fine : Division III girls: Mustangs' plan to win the State title involves letting the scorers and top defenders do their jobs. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capistrano Valley Serves Crow to Its Critics By Barbie Ludovise
Late Bid Just Enough for Capistrano Valley By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Coach Holland Interviews for Nevada Job By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Powell, Silva Honored by Big West
Michelle Quigley
Scott Richardson
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Hewitt Thrives Amid Team's Bare Essentials By Mike Reilley
Brother's Shoes Fit Nicely By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New NCAA Qualifying Formula Leaves CSUN Swimmer Ballard High and Dry By Theresa Munoz
Bushart Holds Off UCLA for Northridge, 4-3 By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mess With Success Helps No. 7 CSUN Win Twice By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Szymanski, El Camino Real Show Kennedy Downside, 10-3 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Uses Singles for Easy Win By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Coach Cook Resigns
Ponce and Spink Hit 'Em Hard
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