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What happened on March 23, 1993
NEWS
Tangled Tales From the Crypt? : For 3 Years, Jackie Hernandez Says She Was Followed by a Pair of Puzzling--and Persistent--Ghosts GARRY ABRAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. and Russian Subs Collide Under the Ice in Barents Sea ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Puts His Millions Behind Bid to 'Rescue' L.A. : Campaign: The businessman-lawyer is running as a political outsider but enjoys significant City Hall clout. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmental Activists Adapt to Insider Role MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
John Duffy; San Diego County Sheriff Who Modernized Force TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clifford in Stable Condition After Heart Bypass Surgery From Times Wire Services
Doing Business : Russians Consult U.S. 'Spin Doctors' : Public relations experts trek to Siberia to help factory workers learn how to invest in state companies, newly privatized. BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture : Druze Leader Rescues Past From Sands of Time : Lebanon's Walid Jumblatt figures he's spent $7 million to retrieve ancient mosaics and restore 19th-Century palace. MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BLOEMFONTEIN : Back to Court
Secrecy Ruling on Task Force Appealed Associated Press
French Rightists Divided on Runoff : Elections: After beating the Socialists, the conservatives are at odds over which candidates to field in voting Sunday. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 California Bases May Return to Closure List : Defense: Head of review panel cites concerns that McClellan, Presidio were dropped for political reasons. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Team Wins Reporting Award
With 3 Seconds to Blastoff, Shuttle Mission Is Halted Associated Press
GENEVA : Trade Talk
Yeltsin's 'Defender'--His Mother--Dies in His Moment of Need CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Hold Press Conference at 10 a.m. Associated Press
China Acting Against Torture, Aide Says : Law enforcement: Top prosecutor says hundreds of cases of possible forced confessions have been investigated. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three-Vehicle Crash Kills Six Near Fresno Associated Press
Pressed for Time? Stretch Your Benefits KATHLEEN DOHENY
Report Places Cabdriver on List of Trade Center Bomb Suspects From Times Wire Services
Senate OKs Nominee to State School Board, Rejects Another CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Proposes Summit Delay or Move to Moscow DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Venturing Beyond Ivy Walls : Colleges are embracing service-learning, where students go into the community to help those in need. The work is hailed as an important part of education. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sarajevo Suffers Heavy Shelling; Serbs Accused by U.N. : Balkans: Head of peacekeepers says civilian areas are targeted in the Bosnian capital. From Times Wire Services
Court Proceedings Against Kevorkian Dismissed Again : Assisted Suicide: The prosecutor cancels an inquest, but he warns that homicide charges are still possible against the controversial doctor. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing to the Dollar Coin Would Save a Lot of Bucks WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Physicians Divided Over Prospect of Managed Care MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Russian Court Rules Yeltsin Act Unconstitutional : Politics: But jurists reportedly stop short of calling for president's impeachment in wake of his power grab. Sources say three members voted against the decision. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : 330 Whales Reported Caught for 'Research' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Tiny Turnout Backs Capital as a State From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tapes Indicate Lobbyist Promised to Pay Robbins : Investigation: A transcript of their conversation is filed to show that a federal corruption case against Clayton R. Jackson is strong. His lawyer says he was lured into discussing money but never paid any. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Charles F. Willis Jr.; Aviation Industry Innovator
Split of Area's U.S. Courts Into Civil, Criminal Branches Urged HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Refuses to Block Toxic Waste Incinerator Reuters
Transit Board Has Its Eye on O.C. Base JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
U.S. Watching for Russian Military Moves MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Die in O.C. Shootout at Mini-Mall : Crime: Gunfire erupts during holdup attempt at busy shopping center. Jewelry shop owner, robbery suspect are killed. LEN HALL and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
6 Israelis Wounded by Arab in Attack at High School : Mideast: Knife-wielder draws angry retaliation against Palestinians in escalation of communal violence. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Car Passenger Killed as Gunmen Open Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Miscarriage Rate Reported in Spill Area : Health: Residents of the Dunsmuir region where a derailed train dumped pesticide into the Sacramento River report a wide range of illnesses. Officials caution that the statistics may not be reliable. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Charlotte Hughes; World's Second-Oldest Person Was 115
Church Papers Ban Ad for Novel on Priest Pedophilia LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Angels Come Home to the Cactus League : Sports: Nomads no more, the team has settled in at a new preseason headquarters in Arizona. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : A Novel of Ideas Is Cloaked as Comedy : RAMEAU'S NIECE by Cathleen Schine Ticknor & Fields: $19.95; 288 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One of 9 Students to Be Charged in Campus Sex Case : Lakewood: D.A. rejects charges against four youths, seeks more evidence on others accused of rape and assaults. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beetles Imported to Battle Whiteflies : Agriculture: Imperial Valley farmers hope the pest that has devastated their crops will be devoured by little brown insects from Israel. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Cardinal Sebastiano Baggio; Chamberlain of Holy Roman Church
1990 India-Pakistan Nuclear Showdown Detailed in Magazine Times Wire Services
Insurers Own Sunken Treasures, Supreme Court Rules : Judiciary: Sea explorers, however, will be entitled to a substantial salvage award to compensate for the recovery operation. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Trees: Dramatic Midwest Comeback : Landowners, with federal aid and concerns for nature, reforest a million acres. ERIC JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Negotiations With Cultist Stalled Again : Siege: Officials step up psychological warfare on Koresh by beaming amplified Tibetan chanting at the compound. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Says He Told Farrow Lie in Effort to Calm Her JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DAMASCUS : To Talk or Not to Talk
'70s Sartorial Fever? Not for This Woman DIANNE KLEIN
TOKYO : Warming to Vietnam
World View : Arms Race, Round 2 : The region that brought you the Gulf War is fast becoming the world's hottest arms bazaar. Exhibit A: Abu Dhabi. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chelsea Billiards: Last Home for the Hustler : Games: Sharpshooters can still pocket a fast buck in this dank old-fashioned pool joint. It's a scene out of Hollywood. DAVID RYNECKI, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
THE FALL COLLECTIONS: PARIS : Coming Back in Good Form : Finally, a few fresh looks heralded by colors as deep as jewels. Looks that can go day or night--and the season's must: a jacket. MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
The Cautious Return of Sex Education STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : On the Outside, Looking In? : As Cuba reels in more tourists, the new 'dollar economy' splits workers into two classes. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter's Day at the Office BOB SIPCHEN
Circadian Rhythms Are Nothing to Lose Sleep Over JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arms Race, Round 2 CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Magazine Makes Assault on Serbian Nationalism : Scrappy Vreme has emerged as Yugoslavia's most trusted chronicle of war. But it may be just as well that few read it. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unappetizing Words: 'Let's Do Lunch' RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : 4 Israelis Jostle to Lead Likud Out of Wilderness : The favorite is strong on self-confidence but shy on ideas to revive party. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : A Matter of Justices : Corrupt courts have perpetuated El Salvador's misery, a U.N. panel charges. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cancer and the 'Invisible Population' : Health: A cluster of factors may put lesbians at high risk, but more research is needed, one researcher says, adding: 'The whole issue of lesbian health has been nonexistent.' SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Doctor Tells How It Really Is--for Patient KATHRYN BOLD
How Carolyne Roehm Was Rebuilt : Retreat doesn't mean defeat to once-extravagant designer. She fled the Seventh Avenue grind, but returns with her own upscale catalogue. JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Boat Crash Kills Olin of Indians : Baseball: Former Dodgers Crews, Ojeda injured in high-speed wreck on lake in central Florida, near Cleveland's spring training base. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chance for '92 Title Healed Along With Rainey SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showing Restraint : Dodgers' Eric Davis Says He Will Try to Avoid Injuries MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
High School Softball THERESA MUNOZ
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Laguna Beach's Berney to Miss Key Game Because of Suspension MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
High School Golf THERESA MUNOZ
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Winning Is a Goal Again : A New Owner Has Brought a New Attitude and Experienced Talent to the Young Astros, Who Succeeded Despite Being Sent Packing Last Season CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Softball THERESA MUNOZ
High School Softball THERESA MUNOZ
A Great Event Lives Up to Its Namesake JIM MURRAY
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Mater Dei's McDonald Pitches One-Hit Shutout BRAD FALDUTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harbaugh, Bears Agree on Long-Term Contract From Staff and Wire Reports
High School Softball THERESA MUNOZ
DODGERS : Parrish Gets Word on Catcher Situation MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Gartner's Two Goals Beat Ottawa From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Together Again, Wyatt Bankhead Make All-City STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
San Clemente's Sharrar Named Brethren Christian Football Coach MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seconds Lasting for Days as Bruins Ponder 'What if?' ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Baseball THERESA MUNOZ
High School Baseball THERESA MUNOZ
Creative Tension : Knickle's Play in Goal Sparks Kings' Surge, Creates Uncertainty Among the Incumbents LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Baseball THERESA MUNOZ
THE PREPS / ERIC SHEPARD : The Price of Success Is Steep for Some Southland Schools ERIC SHEPARD
Hackett Puts USC in Sync in 71-59 Win LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Bullets Beat Flu, Nets, 97-92 From Associated Press
High School Golf THERESA MUNOZ
Hawaii Pacific Holds On for NAIA Title From Associated Press
NIT ROUNDUP : Minnesota's Defense Eliminates Oklahoma From Associated Press
Flying Thieves Make Off With Flying Dinner SHAV GLICK
Nevada Lures Foster From Houston's Coach From Associated Press
Nevada Passes on Titan Coach Holland : College basketball: Wolf Pack selects Houston's Pat Foster to direct team next season. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
NFL MEETINGS : Roster Limit Expected to Be 53 BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lloyd Still True to the Titans Despite Hardships SCOTT MILLER
PREP ROUNDUP : Western's Woods Shoots 32, but Valencia Wins in Golf
ANGELS : Finley Stays on Pace for His Best Spring BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Baseball THERESA MUNOZ
Power Outage : Even With No Home Runs, Millan Produces MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sled Dog Deaths Are Downplayed : Iditarod: Although six have died, survival rate is called good by chief veterinarian. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Trade Adds to Their Over-30 Crowd : Hockey: They get Hardy, 34, from the Rangers for McIntyre. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Arco President Wycoff to Retire Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lawsuit Could Weaken Sunkist : Citrus: A claim by one of its directors supports U. S. government's suits against the cooperative. Result could be lower prices for consumers. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Live Entertainment to Emerge From Bankruptcy
Fed Committee Is Expected to Just Sit Tight : Economy: With indicators on the mend, analysts predict no major changes in direction will come out of today's policy-making session. From Reuters
Lenders Take Over MAI's European Subsidiaries : Restructuring: The troubled Tustin-based company says the move clears it of $84 million in debt owed to U.S. and Canadian banks. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Newhall Land Predicts 'Another Difficult Year'
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Approves Coupons for Air Travelers : Transportation: Millions are eligible for discounts under the settlement of an airline price-fixing lawsuit. From Associated Press
Syncor's 3rd-Quarter Profit Increases 42%
THQ Says Purchase of Toy Factory Inc. Is Off
New Manager Appointed at Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point
U. S. Stamp to Close; 80 to Be Out of Work JACK SEARLES JACK SEARLES
Emulex Says It Plans to Decrease Sales Staff JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Falls 8.10 on Fears Over Moscow Crisis : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
MCA Target of Suit Over Joint-Venture Contract
Former Agent Barred From NASD Dealings JACK SEARLES JACK SEARLES
Summit Health Completes Offering of Securities
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japanese Had Little Yen to Own O.C. Real Estate in 1992, a Survey Shows : Investment: Acquisitions here were next to nothing and they had spent only $32 million for local property in 1991. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Last Words on the 'Mommy Track' : Workplace: Soon-to-retire author-consultant tells companies that women are a great asset on the job. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Road to New Mobile Phone Technology : Communications: L.A. will be first to get the next generation of cellular service, but it won't come without glitches. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Abbey Healthcare Proposes Merger With Much Larger Boston Company
Camarillo Firm Chosen to Develop Montecito Estate JACK SEARLES JACK SEARLES
Lamps Plus Acquires New Lighting Subsidiary
Focused Solution : Cameras Allow PCs to Get Really Personal DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MRV Communications' Profit Leaped in 1992
Intel Formally Rolls Out Powerful Computer Chip JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Life Deal Is Rejected : Insurance: An appellate court tosses out parts of Commissioner Garamendi's rehabilitation plan in a major victory for big investors. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Image Entertainment Acts to Combat Its Losses
Ask Therminator; He Knows Comfort Associated Press
2 Companies to Raise Cash Through Stock Sales JACK SEARLES JACK SEARLES
Ventura Entertainment Announces Acquisition
HEALTH CARE : Allergan to Make, Sell New Ophthalmic Product Under License James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Marbella Club Nearly Broke, Board Letter Warns : Bankruptcy: Opposition members label the dire statements 'scare tactics' to ensure support for a reorganization plan. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advanced Interventional Sues Competitor : Medical: Laser manufacturer's lawsuit alleges that Spectranetics Corp. infringed on patents for device used by cardiac surgeons. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belding Sports Doubles Plant Size JACK SEARLES
Hostile Bid Made for Prudential Funds : Securities: George Kaiser of Tulsa enters a surprise offer for energy interests that are now embroiled in a legal fight. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Honk If You Love the Environment : Autos: Plant-a-tree campaigns launched by Jeep and Geo have some groups seeing red instead of green. BRUCE HOROVITZ
Wheel Manufacturer to Build Plant in Mexico
Getting the Lead Out Is a Wise Move--but Use Caution RON GALPERIN
Sunkist Under Attack by One of Its Own : Agriculture: Fighting federal charges of violating citrus quotas, the giant cooperative now faces accusations from within. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunkist Under Attack by One of Its Own : Agriculture: Fighting federal charges of violating citrus quotas, the giant cooperative now faces accusations from within. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anheuser-Busch Springs for Beer in Mexico : Alliances: Giant U.S. brewer buys into its southern counterpart. The $477-million deal is part of rush of cross- border activity ahead of NAFTA. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WellPoint Starts Out by Issuing Pink Slips : Insurance: Action by new Blue Cross unit triggers accusations of union busting. Company says move was made for other reasons. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storage Equities Inc. Sells 2.3 Million Shares of Stock
Universal Self Care to Buy Diabetes Resource Centers
Semtech Corp. Reports $16,000 4th-Quarter Profit
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Right Start Posts Profit in 3rd Quarter
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beverly Hills Fan Loses $163,000 in 1st Quarter
Quarterly Loss Reported by Pico Products Inc.
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Footwear Distributor Relocates to Sylmar
How Wireless Poses Threat to Cellular Firms : Telecommunications: A lack of FCC restrictions means foreign investment could pour into the new technology. JUBE SHIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flamemaster Corp. Buys 7.7% Stake in PerfectData
Premiere Radio Tuning In to New Ventures : Broadcasting: Sherman Oaks-based syndicator hopes to boost revenues by purchasing a station and presenting live shows. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHP Lets Air Out of Camarillo Firm's Plans : Automobiles: An experiment to boost a patrol car's performance with a Paxton supercharger fizzles--after an optimistic press release. JEFF YIP, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Three Call for National Health Care System : Autos: The car makers say rising costs of medical benefits threaten their global competitiveness. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dolco Packaging Inc. to Redeem Preferred Stock
NBC Finds Rigged Crash Violated Rules : Media: A lengthy report says the 'Dateline' segment proved nothing about the safety of GM truck fuel tanks. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maker of Tape Drives Finds Itself in Squeeze : Computers: Rexon Inc. is maneuvering to overcome an erosion of its profit margin. New products may prove to be the key. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Armed Intruders Destroy Sikh Temple's Alarm System : North Hollywood: Masked men spoke Punjabi, witnesses say. They cause $14,000 in damage. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Filed Against Couple JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Man Killed in Lake Boating Accident ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Woo Criticized for Ad Showing Him With Chief : Campaign: Police chief did not give permission for photo in TV commercial. Candidate spokeswoman defends its use. RICHARD SIMON and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Decisions
ANAHEIM : Slide Signs Anger Some Residents TERRY SPENCER
THOUSAND OAKS : City to Sponsor Disaster Training STEPHANIE SIMON
New Alzheimer's Drug May Reach More Latinos CONSELLA A. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Reward Offered in Search for Assailant JAMES MAIELLA JR.
PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : A Green Light to Go Wrong : Yeltsin, this step under his belt, may choose to jettison the people's most precious rights in order to hold onto power. SUSAN EISENHOWER, Susan Eisenhower is director of the private Center for Post-Soviet Studies, based in the Washington area.
SEAL BEACH : Moviegoers' Noise Remains a Problem SHELBY GRAD
House Of Representatives
SHERMAN OAKS : Fight Still Brewing Over Coffee House SCOTT GLOVER
Obituaries
Swords-Into-Plowshares Department : In a trying time, some creative ideas from CSU Chancellor Barry Munitz
Marchers Demand End to Teen-Age Violence JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
Literacy
Russia on the Edge: The U.S. Interest : West would clearly suffer if march to democracy is halted
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Welcome Wave on the Ethics Front
Countywide : Proposal Would End 5-Cent Transfer Fee JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Road Safety a Growing Concern OTTO STRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : School Board Will Discuss Curriculum JAMES MAIELLA JR.
PLATFORM : Aim: Rehabilitation MARRI DERBY, an Orange County deputy public defender, comments on the recommendation by law enforcement officials that juveniles charged with serious crimes be publicly identified:
Man Hit by Car Dies of Injuries
Countywide : Friedan Urges New Feminist Direction TOM McQUEENEY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Youngsters Feel Pride in Colorful Job MIMI KO
Growing Clinic for the Poor to Get New Home JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Supervisors Propose Worker Pay Cuts : Budget: Ideas from Flynn and VanderKolk come on the heels of a series of recent votes for salary increases for themselves and county employees. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Gets Short Shrift
Stronger Gun Laws
Crack Down on Gangs
GREATER LOS ANGELES : Super Bowl Generates $182 Million in Business
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : U.S. Connives to Abort Russ Democracy : Clinton blesses Yeltsin's power grab, mislabeling it as struggle between 'reform' and 'reaction.' ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
Gang Activities
City Offers Up to $15,000 to Help Ventura Avenue Library Remain Open : Cutbacks: County supervisors may close the tiny facility next month. Community activists are trying to raise money to operate it. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank's Shuttle Service for Elderly Faces Cuts ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stronger Gun Laws
LOS ANGELES : Appeals Court Rejects Pornography Zoning
Plans Laid for School Layoffs, Program Cuts to Meet Shortfall : Education: With a potential $137-million deficit, it is the fourth straight year that the L.A. district has faced financial crisis. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Stronger Gun Laws
ANAHEIM : Race Cars Fuel Interest in Learning TERRY SPENCER
Stronger Gun Laws
Koll Turns to County for OK on Bolsa Chica : Development: The builder faced strong opposition from the Huntington Beach council over plans to build thousands of homes around the wetlands. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HILLS : Group Seeks Role in Land Use Proposals JEFF SCHNAUFER
Man Behind Barricade Called 'Troubled' : Standoff: Man who was arrested Sunday in Anaheim was on parole for a burglary conviction and has a long criminal record, authorities said. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Schools Seek Waiver on Language Rules ED BOND
Something Is Wrong With This Picture : Proposed Fox expansion gets ambushed at almost every turn by red tape and chaos
SIMI VALLEY : Gunshot Near Home Results in 4 Arrests JEFF McDONALD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Welfare, Probation, Parks Departments Plan Layoffs
STANTON : 6% Utility Tax Up for Final Vote Tonight WILLSON CUMMER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Groundbreaking Held for Metrolink Station
CRA Must Pay for Services or Be Shut Down, Lawmakers Say : Budget crisis: Yaroslavsky insists that the agency should give the city at least $37 million this year. But the council may not have enough votes to back up the threat. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elevated Rail Foes Courageous
SANTA ANA : High Court to Review Murder Case Ruling RENE LYNCH
VENTURA : Sale of Downtown Lot Authorized PEGGY Y. LEE
Woman Is Killed, 3 Hurt in Collision at Border Checkpoint LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Nancy Reagan Plans Autograph Session JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Sanitation District to Buy Oak Park Water Firm DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burbank Airport Panel Votes to Build New, Larger Terminal : Growth: The facility will be four times the size of the existing one. Its first phase is expected to be completed in 1998. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Adviser to Discuss Situation in Russia PATRICK McCARTNEY
Compton Schools to Request State Loan : Education: District's debts will force it to seek up to $16 million to stay open through the fall. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Project Neighbors' Nightmare
Charity Bingo Inspections
Medical Issue Delays Molestation Trial : Justice: Defendant Albert Timms, 86, has refused pacemaker surgery. A judge says he thinks the accused is trying to avoid going to court. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prince Sihanouk
ORANGE : Teen Pleads Guilty in Death of Boy, 9 RENE LYNCH and ERIC YOUNG
Lawsuit Against Mission Viejo Breast Exam Center Is Settled RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA VERNE : Pizza Shop Owner Seized in Chamber of Commerce Fire
Sexism
Gays in the Military
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Sikh Temple Vandalized by 3 Masked Gunmen
LAGUNA BEACH : Popular Dog Park Temporarily Closed LESLIE EARNEST
Judge in Denny Case Again Mentions Plea Bargain ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downed King Still a Threat, Witness Says : Trial: LAPD sergeant tells court that the arresting officers were in danger until the motorist was handcuffed. His testimony conflicts with that of earlier expert on the use of force. LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WOODLAND HILLS : Testing Planned for Tay-Sachs Carriers JEFF SCHNAUFER
Work Finally Begins on Metrolink Station : Sylmar: The $1.7-million facility will be the second stop on the route from Santa Clarita to downtown L.A. A dispute over property value delayed start-up. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Tiny District Faces Big Hurdles : Education: Soledad-Agua Dulce schools find life after secession from the Antelope Valley High area is beset with financial and other problems. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sergeant Defends Use of Force in King's Arrest : Trial: The lead prosecutor attacks the witness's assertion that it could take many blows to subdue a suspect. The testimony contradicts earlier statements and could raise jurors' doubts. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Scandinavian Recipe Takes the Shortcake GARY GORMAN
Condo Developer to Pay $8.6 Million to Settle Lawsuit : Oxnard: Residents of the Colony at Mandalay Beach alleged that shoddy workmanship caused many units to leak when it rained. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Braude Loan Lifts Limits He Championed JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Task Force Created to Find Officer's Killer ERIC YOUNG
Complex County Rail Car Venture Turns Sour : Transit: Officials sought a $4-million gain from buying, selling and then leasing coaches. They still expect a profit. But a review of the deal projects a $3.9-million loss, plus a huge potential tax liability. DAVID WILLMAN and CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Hurt in Head-On Crash : Accident: Both drivers suffer massive injuries in latest of many collisions on notorious Laguna Canyon Road. DAVAN MAHARAJ and OTTO STRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COSTA MESA : OCC's Aquarium Wins 2nd Chance LYNDA NATALI
Two Accused in Investment Scam Were Polished, Police Say : Fraud: The pair face 28 counts of grand theft. They leave a trail of suits, charges spanning nearly a decade. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules of the Game AL MARTINEZ
SUN VALLEY : Sense of Security Rolls Into Public Park With Police Bicycle Patrol JEFF SCHNAUFER
Equestrian Center Deal Endorsed : Hansen Dam: Commissioners recommend award of 30-year franchise to former jockey Eddie Milligan. They also approve housing at the site for his family. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : City May Cancel July 4th Celebration MAIA DAVIS
Defense's Claim of Racism in Jury Selection Is Denied : Courts: Judge rules prosecutor's explanations of releasing potential jurors in Richard DeHoyos retrial 'reasonable and justified.' MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Visitors Get a Look at School Activities BRENDA DAY
Deejay's Toilet Hoax Prompts Flood of Calls PHUONG LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Fall From Trash Truck Injures Man JAMES MAIELLA JR.
NORTHRIDGE : Jaywalker Struck, Killed by Car HENRY CHU
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Alters Plans for Shopping Center GEOFF BOUCHER
Stronger Gun Laws
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Workers' Comp Fraud Bill
Hate Crimes Hit Record High in 1992 : Discrimination: A county panel finds an 11% increase to 736 incidents and says the figure might have been higher if all riot-related instances had been included. African-Americans and gay men were the most frequent targets, report finds. SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW : 'Romantic' Wise a Decade Later : Wendy Wasserstein's work retains a freshness as a rueful comedy that contrasts the struggles of friends and raises issues of identity, achievement and social structure. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : 'Pure as the Driven Snow': Melodrama Turned to Slush NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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TV REVIEW : A Promising Anthology of Urban Life HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
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Italian Cinema's Maestro of Charm KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Exploring Humanity in Indian, Tai Works WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Phoenix Symphony in Local Debut TIMOTHY MANGAN
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TV REVIEWS : 'Choosing' Contrasts Dutch, American Euthanasia Views ROBERT KOEHLER
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'The Player' and 'Crying Game' Top WGA Picks : Awards: Writers Guild trophies often indicate who'll win Oscars. Some think 'The Crying Game' could make a stronger showing than expected. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Curtain for Saddleback Summerstock Co.? : Stage: Its presentation of Broadway musicals with professional artists is threatened by belt-tightening at the college. It could lose a $51,000 subsidy. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Telegenic Carmen Receives Her Due DONNA PERLMUTTER
THEATER REVIEW : The Two Dueling 'Juliets': One Conventional, One Not DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Musical Interests Go Beyond the Podium JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Global Warming Subject of a New CBS Movie
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Roberto Carlos, Forever Young ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
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Gary Coleman's Comeback Bid--at 25 RICK DU BROW
TV REVIEWS : A Dogged Pursuit of Teens' Killers RAY LOYND
MUSIC REVIEW : A Passionate 'St. Matthew' : William Hall leads the 140-voice Master Chorale of Orange County in an emotionally charged performance of Bach's mighty Passion. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Tom Arnold, ABC Differ on Fate of 'Jackie Thomas' : Television: Star has said it 'will be on the air next year.' Network says a final decision will be made in May. DANIEL CERONE, TIME STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Energetic Ballet Chicago Makes First West Coast Visit LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : 'Psychedelic Experience': a Long, Strange Trip CATHY CURTIS
Weekend Box Office : Ninja Turtles Capture Top Spot DAVID J. FOX
Stores Preparing for Costly Phaseout of CD Longbox STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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