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What happened on March 26, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Yesterday' Reborn With Same Flaws By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
COMEDY REVIEW : Rock Steady Stand-Up, With an Impish Edge By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Briefly By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
44 Attractions on Amphitheatre Schedule By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Summer Nights at the Ford' Announced : Entertainment: The new series will bring together 34 performances from 14 local organizations. By John Henken, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Married to It' Should Have Just Split From Its Script By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Academy Symposium of Foreign Film Nominees
MOVIE REVIEW : Magic Bubbles Can't Help 'Un-Becoming' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Center Plans Radio, TV Seminar
Daly to Play Koresh in NBC Siege Movie
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Watch It' Strikes a Nerve By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Say Cheese a Cafe to Smile About By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena Art Alliance Announces 7 Grants
Pop Album Chart : Coverdale/Page Rocks Into the Top 5 By Dennis Hunt
DANCE AND MUSIC REVIEWS : Pilobolus Covers Up at Pepperdine By Lewis Segal
Dance and Music Reviews : Strong Program at Ambassador By John Henken
Dance and Music Reviews : Pianist Offers Polish-Hungarian Works By Donna Perlmutter
Horizon Reaching for New Horizons : Saxophonist Bobby Watson's group makes its L.A. debut when it appears Tuesday through Sunday at Catalina Bar & Grill. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inconsistency Undercuts 'Rising Tide' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thomas the Train Gathering Steam By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Essential Steve Earle? This Isn't It By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Mary Poppins' Dances Off the Screen By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Mohicans' Vaults Into Top 5 By Dennis Hunt and Source: Billboard Publications Inc.
TV REVIEWS : The Myths, Magic of George Lucas By Kevin Thomas
TV REVIEWS : McCarthyism and Harvey Matusow By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEWS : Two Views of South Africa's Politics By Robert Koehler
MUSIC REVIEWS : Philharmonic Chamber Players at Gindi By Herbert Glass
THEATER REVIEWS : Broad Humor Overwhelms 'Harvey' By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Love Takes All Kinds in Pair of Original One-Acts By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Chapman Makes a Case for 'Trial' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Pilobolus Parodies Laws of Supple and Demand By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
O.C. Groups Fail to Bid for State Funds : Grants: Laguna Art Museum applied, but Newport Harbor and the Irvine Fine Arts Center declined to seek state awards. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox's 'In Living Color': Life After Wayans' World By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Little Guy' Sends Chill Through Hollywood : Movies: Carl Mazzocone's court victory over actress Kim Basinger will force stars to choose their lines carefully when discussing a script. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rather-Clinton Chat: How Warm and Fuzzy Was It? : Television: The anchorman's conversation with the new President on '48 Hours' was a far cry from his interview with President Bush in 1988. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Irreverent Celebration of the Independent Spirit : Awards: Alternative to Oscars features offbeat nominees and an ocean setting. But has academy's new taste for indies stolen some of its thunder? By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KCET Pledge Drive a Small Bright Spot in a 'Tough Year' By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / M.E. WARREN : Williams' Cast of Characters : Golden West College students will spend two weekends bringing to life the outcasts and dreamers created by the nation's preeminent playwright. By M.E. Warren
Vampire Film Series Related by Blood : Movies: Monthlong event exploring the monster's mystique begins tonight at the Newport Harbor Art Museum. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
ADL Spying
Guns in Waco
Sheik's Followers and N.Y. Bombing
Administration Stand on NAFTA
Superpower
Sheik's Followers and N.Y. Bombing
Administration Stand on NAFTA
Guns in Waco
Sheik's Followers and N.Y. Bombing
Bloom's Off Cherry Blossom Festival The Washington Post
Highway Official Named Associated Press
Russia Modifies Missile for Satellite Launch Reuters
Faulty Rocket Puts Satellite in Wrong Orbit From Associated Press
Roth Pleads Guilty to 7 Counts : Corruption: Former O.C. supervisor, who quit under pressure of conflict-of-interest probe, is fined and gets probation, community service, but no jail time. By Eric Lichtblau and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sanders Tries to Win Back Past Glory in Mayoral Bid : Campaign: Watts hailed Rhodes scholar as a rising political star. Now, lawyer steps from behind the scenes. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st Interstate Boosts Loans to Poor Areas By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Backs Clinton's $1.5-Trillion Budget Bill : Economy plan: Stimulus package meets resistance, with chance it could be scaled back in showdown next week. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Loses Bid to Question Koon on Manuscript By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Why Oil Spills Are Increasing : Five of the world's biggest such disasters have occurred in the 1990s. The reason is a combination of unsafe tankers, untrained crews and unenforced regulations. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Reform Will Cover Prescriptions, Sources Say By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GETTING ALONG: Joyce Jordan of Mission Viejo, publisher of... By David Haldane and Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan
U.S. Declares Gnatcatcher Threatened Southland Bird : Environment: The action caps a 2 1/2-year fight. Development of some habitat will be permitted. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACCIDENTAL POOL: The first time Darlene Stinson of Costa... By Dennis Mclellan and David Haldane and Jerry Hicks
PLAN AHEAD: Aside from picking your bedtime reading... By David Haldane and Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan
Birth Control Implants at Valley School Defended By Tracey Kaplan and John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Yeltsin's Archrival Drops Ouster Call : Russia: Parliament Speaker Khasbulatov says he no longer backs impeachment in today's showdown. President warns of covert plans for his overthrow. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roth's Age, Agreement on Fine Swayed Prosecutors By Kevin Johnson and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gnatcatcher Declared a Threatened Species : Environment: In novel experiment, bird will be fully protected but development of some of its habitat allowed. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRESIDENTIAL PLUG: Talk about free advertising: During a... By Jerry Hicks and David Haldane and Dennis Mclellan
Key Suspect Is Charged in N.Y. Bombing By Robert L. Jackson and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE TIMES POLL : 63% Urge Wiser --Not More-- School Spending By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Strong Quake Rocks Northwest : Seismology: The magnitude is estimated at 5.3 to 5.7. Minor injuries and damage are reported in Oregon, and the Capitol rotunda in Salem is cracked. By John Balzar and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Future Unclear for Corruption Probe in Capitol By Glenn F. Bunting and Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Report Finds California Children's Quality of Life in Decline By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tricky Navigation on Space Issues By Robert W. Stewart
Report Finds Quality of Life for California Children Is in Decline By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roth Pleads Guilty to 7 Misdemeanors : Corruption: The ex-Orange County supervisor will pay $50,000 in fines but escapes jail time. The action ends an influence-peddling probe that shattered his career. By Kevin Johnson and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pact Signed by Denny's to Settle Bias Claims : Rights: Restaurant chain denies that 'isolated customer concerns' constitute racial discrimination, but agrees to reinforce policies of equal treatment for all. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Senate Tries New Approach to State Budget By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Budget Lists Funds for Peacekeeping : Pentagon: $300-million item is a switch from the former practice of financing from individual services' operations. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Votes Signal New Abortion Debate Stage By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highway Gunman Shoots 7 People Associated Press
DIPLOMACY : Western Germans Waking Up to Need to Sacrifice for Unity By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIOLENCE : S. Africans Fear Terrorism Will Spark Race War : Attacks have struck a raw nerve among whites already nervous about the prospect of black-controlled government. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farrow Calls Allen Acts 'Inappropriate' : Custody fight: She testifies for the first time, and says she allowed adoption of daughter to proceed despite incidents. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Fanatic' Eludes Agents; Enters Cult Grounds By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Issue Brings New Gay Response : Diversity: Activists threaten to withhold funds from Democrats. White House officials seek to meet with prominent members of community. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Bomb Suspect Points to New Clues : Probe: Information provided by Mahmud Abouhalima could link the attack to 'a Middle Eastern country,' sources in Egypt say. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAVING A SONGBIRD: GNATCATCHER WINS U.S. PROTECTION : Wilson's Plan Secures Democratic Support : Gnatcatcher: The recognition gives the habitat-protection program a major boost and credibility. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Muslims, Croats Sign Bosnia Peace Pact, but Not Serbs : Balkans: President Clinton says he is considering ways to open the flow of arms to the Sarajevo government. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Commander in Bosnia Warns Serbian Strongman on Attacks By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Might Postpone Trial in Gay Sailor's Beating Death By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel's Opposition Party Picks Netanyahu as Leader : Politics: He opens attack on Rabin, assails Labor policy of 'concessions, concessions, concessions.' By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Associated Press
Clinton to Offer 'Specific' Aid to Yeltsin, Christopher Says By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Gets Backing of Reformist Officers : Russia: Breaking their neutrality, they say they won't let lawmakers oust the president without the people's consent. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Urges New Elections for a New Russia Associated Press
Roth Was Spared Such Embarrassments as Arrest, Handcuffs By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Seven More Ethnic Vietnamese Slain From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Sends Marines to Kismayu in New Effort to Curb Warlords By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : TOGO : Gunmen Attack President's Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : NORTHERN IRELAND : 5 Catholics Slain as Violence Mounts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : CANADA : Campbell Joins Leadership Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salvadoran Officers May Be Tried in U.S. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : TAIWAN : Massacre Victims' Relatives to Be Paid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marine Cleared in Somali Boy's Death Reuters
Attorney Speaks of 'Exoneration'
'High Five' Called Officers' Sign of Relief By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reopening of Bidding on Yosemite Pact Urged By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Carries Good, Bad News for Gays By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Troubled Little House on the Prairie : 'Artichoke' dramatizes the art of accommodation, focusing on the isolation of life and festering pride. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
A Brighter Outlook : Prints by artists from the Northwest, on view at Pierce College, reflect an existence that is less plagued by difficulty than life in Los Angeles. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
A Chronicle Of The Passing Scene By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hunting for Treasure : Judith Rubinfeld, a secondhand dealer, sells estate jewelry at a downtown showroom. By Geri Cook
A Course in Culture : Learning Yiddish songs helps this student gain insight into the history and character of his people. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Milano's Dolce Vita : Second local restaurant in small chain encourages sharing of dishes. The pastas are good, but some of the dishes tend to be too sweet. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PARENTING : New Doors Open to the Arts : With cutbacks in school programs, parents learn they must find cultural activities for their kids. But there's a wealth of programs to choose from. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly for The Times
Getting Started By Barbara Bronson Gray
PARENTING : Growing Bit by Bit : Gardening nurtures family togetherness. It's best to start youngsters on small, manageable projects that won't overwhelm them. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
PARENTING : Suiting the Season : Sailor togs and flowing floral dresses get ready to hit the Easter parade, as parents show the kids off to spring's best advantage--sometimes shopping a year ahead. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
PARENTING : Keeping It Fun : At a Woodland Hills center, coaches and parents involved in youth sports are taught good sportsmanship. By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes regularly for The Times.
PARENTING : Falling Wildly in Love With Nature : The Wilderness Institute brings families closer by arranging encounters with reptiles, among other adventures. By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes regularly for The Times
PARENTING : The Family at Play : A number of private and public child-parent interaction programs have taken root in the Valley. By Gordon Monson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Gordon Monson writes regularly for The Times.
PARENTING : The Life of a Creek By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Dining With the Small Fry : A variety of Valley restaurants serve up entertainment, special plates and lower prices for the younger members of the family. By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes regularly for The Times
PARENTING : Is It Time to Camp It Up? : There are plenty of choices, but the decision to go should be left up to the child, a school counseling director says. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to Valley Life
What to Ask By Maryann Hammers
The First Lady of Voice Actors : June Foray has injected her comedic flair into a memorable career in the public ear for film, radio and TV. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Souls' Music in the Park : Christian choirs and singers will take part in the annual concert series at Magic Mountain that, of course, also includes secular performers. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music That Swings : Writer-saxophonist Roger Neumann's acoustic, mainstream jazz-rooted Rather Large Band will appear Tuesday. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Plays for All Ages : Four of the 'Stories for Children' by Isaac Bashevis Singer have been adapted for performance on stage by nine actors, playing adult and child roles, at the West End Playhouse. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life.
Good, Clean Fun : The cowboys are in and the villains are out in 7-year-old Storybook Theatre's latest production for children, 'Yippyayo!' By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Heather W. Morgan is a regular contributor to Valley Life
COVER STORY : Experts advise looking at data, asking questions and getting opinions from friends and physicians. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Health Center Services
Not Too Old to Tumble : Gymnastics, the competitive domain of the young, provides the workout of choice for adults at a Chatsworth facility. By Samuel Greengard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Samuel Greengard writes regularly for Valley Life
A Role in Their Health : Thespian Jane Marla Robbins shares her professional techniques to help people overcome everyday problems. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art as Response to AIDS : A nonprofit group 'helps people salvage their identity' by helping them become involved in creative projects. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Determining Medical Quality By Barbara Bronson Gray
A Winning Exhibit : Display Has Some of Hollywood's Best Costumes, Including Dress From 'Bugsy' and Marlene Dietrich's Rhinestone Shoes By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
. . . And Now, for Best Costume Design . . . By Betty Goodwin
$2.4 Million to Help Fight Cancer By Bea Maxwell
What'll Jaye Davidson Wear Monday? By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Who's Controlling the Guns? : UNDER FIRE: The NRA and the Battle for Gun Control by Osha Gray Davidson Henry Holt and Co. $25, 295 pages By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Raising Money for the Little Fishies By Bill Higgins
SCREEN STYLE : Who will win the competition for the best-costume Oscar? And, a tribute to costume design. E6 : On Oscar Night, the Real Winners Are Those With a Sense of Style By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
A Status Symbol With Real Bite By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Natasha Esch's parents wanted to buy her a business she would enjoy. So they snapped up Wilhelmina, one of the country's top modeling agencies. Now, at 21, she's the owner, but the question is . . . : Can She Run the Show? By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Tencel Time By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To the Manner Born By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Their Type In the age of computers, what to do with... By Rose Apodaca
Just Add Water By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stockings Have the Run of the Rainbow By Janet Kinosian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Men of Style: The Zoli Guide for the Total Man' By Maria D. Laso
Style File : Unraveling the Mystery of Fragrance By Janice L. Jones
Rich or Poor, Most Men With a Shirt to Their Names Need Pocket Change By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Underground Looks Get an Airing By Rose Apodaca
Finding Past, Future at One Festive Wedding By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Ribbons for AIDS Awareness Cause Ripples By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
A Tangled Way to Cut Cable Costs By Jube Shiver Jr.
Tech Rally Paces Rise; Dow Adds 16 to 3,461 : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Who's Locked Out of a Rental Car By Denise Gellene
Iacocca's Big Going-Away Gift : Automobiles: An SEC filing shows that he was paid $12.2 million in his last year as CEO. Other Chrysler execs did well too. By Donald. W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Weight-Loss Companies Are Probed : FTC Discloses It Is Investigating Ad Claims of Industry Leaders By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABC News Hooks Up With BBC : Media: The two will share their global news-gathering resources. It could lead to an operation rivaling CNN. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Bank Signs an Agent : Hollywood: France's Credit Lyonnais hires Creative Artists Agency as consultant. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Tough Sales Market, Property Swaps Catch On By Kathy M. Kristof
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Senate Panel OKs $45 Billion for RTC : Cleanup: Release of funds may require agency reforms. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUC Offers Plan to Reduce Cellular Phone Rates By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Patent Is Worth the Effort By Jane Applegate
Rebater Shunned, Garamendi Says By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Charged in Telemarketing Probe From Times Staff and Wire Services
Pacific Enterprises Peddles Plan to Restore Dividend By Tom Petruno
Murdoch Readies New Bid for Post From Associated Press
It's Selling Like, Well, Rice Krispies Associated Press
Milken Plans Cable TV Education Network : Securities: The former junk bond king also says his foundations will fund a study of universities' role in the inner city. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taco Bell Signs Up Rocky and Bullwinkle for Commercials By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntway Names New Officer for Finances : Losses: The firm will also issue a report to rectify quarterly statements that apparently contained inaccuracies. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Business By Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Small Business By Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Pyramid Scheme : Designer Bets on Egyptian-Themed Casino By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SMALL BUSINESS : Loan Program Makes Modernization Easier for Dry-Cleaners By Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Executives Speak Up for Disney Expansion Plan : Economy: New theme park's thousands of jobs are stressed at breakfast sponsored by group of corporations. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Operation Disconnect' Unplugs 2 O.C. Men : Scam: Huntington Beach businessmen are indicted on 13 federal counts of wire fraud through illegal telemarketing operations. From Times Staff and Wire Services
$50 Million Raised by Regency Health Will Finance Expansion
State of the Art Shares Take Surprise Rise in Heavy Trading
Tiger Sales Roaring Along: Asics Tiger Corp. reported...
O.c. Earnings
Advertising Luminary Sees New Day for Industry : Prediction: Cochrane Crane says big budgets, fancy-image ads are dead. Retired agency owner sees future of micro marketing tailored to individual. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
"Talking 'Bout . . . My God!"Several scenes in "Sister... By Steve Harvey
Green Without Being Mean : Compromise to help economy and environment
Crisis for Intellectual Oases
A First in the Age of the Atom : South Africa reveals it dismantled a nuclear program that built six bombs
SPORTS WATCH : Foul Play
PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH CARE : Creating a Plan for 'Us-Us' Medicine : The Oregon plan rations--but so does every other plan. What's needed is rationing for all, not just the poor. By Jerry Mashaw and Theodore R. Marmor, Theodore R. Marmor and Jerry Mashaw are professors at Yale and co-authors of "America's Misunderstood Welfare State" (Basic Books, 1992).
Give Every Neighborhood a Share : Mayor's race: Community councils, open to everyone, would empower all Angelenos in decision-making for the city. By Joel Wachs, Joel Wachs, a resident of Studio City, has been a member of the Los Angeles City Council since 1971.
Mubarak Should Quit While He Can : Egypt: The country is a wreck; before radicals force a bloody change, he should allow open elections for a successor. By Fadwa El Guindi, Fadwa El Guindi is an anthropologist specializing in the Middle East who has published on the Islamic movement in Egypt. She teaches at UCLA.
PLATFORM : The Right to Protest Alhambra attorney R. SAMUEL PAZ believes that attempts to prevent violence after the verdicts in the Rodney King beating trial could suppress rights.
Obituaries
Hockey's Grace, Skill and Bravery a Delight : Mighty Ducks will give residents a chance to learn firsthand the charms of the sport and virtues of its players. By Helene Elliott, Helene Elliott is a Times sportswriter now covering the basketball Lakers
Fullerton Arboretum Director Walkington Dies By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beleaguered Auto Maker Fights Takeover : Cars: Jerry Wiegert has surrounded headquarters with guards and changed the locks to keep out firm's directors, whom he says he has fired. They are asking a judge to order him out. By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penthouse Fire Forces Evacuation at 16-Story Luxury Westside Hotel By Jeff Rabin and Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Battle Royal : IRS Will Auction Diner Unless 'the Queen' Dishes Up Rescue By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Preempts L.A.'s Job Bias Rule on Gays : Civil rights: Appellate panel upholds state codes barring discrimination and says they supersede local ordinance. But some lawyers say California law is not strong enough. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unusual CRA Deal Promoted by Woo Contributor Questioned : Funding: Hollywood rehab plan includes prepaying six years of rent. Mayoral candidate's office says support is based on project's merits. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor's Office Moves to Scrap 10-Nation Tour : Travel: Decision is in response to criticism from the city controller's office. More than a dozen harbor officials had signed up for the Asian trip. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : $2-Million Award Upheld for Fired Radio Official
LOS ANGELES : Quarter-a-Ride Subway Fare to Last Through April
UNIVERSAL CITY : Agency Revs Up Efforts to Slow Down Drivers
LOS ANGELES : Council Candidate Asks Panel to Sponsor Debate
A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland. Daniel...
SAN FERNANDO : Charities to Split $150,000 Donated by Citrus Group
WESTSIDE : Magnet to Become First Charter School in District
WHITTIER : District to Let Parents Pick School That Child Attends
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Panel OKs Warning Signs, Barriers Along Rail Line
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan's Spending Eliminates All Limits By Rich Connell and Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rain Makes Return Visit; More Due Saturday : Storms: Errant polar jet stream brings weather. 'It may be wet into early April,' forecaster says. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Defends School Clinic Offering Norplant Contraceptive : Birth control: Stressing that the issue was settled months ago, officials say the implant device will continue to be offered at San Fernando High. By Tracey Kaplan and John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Refuses to Add Punitive Damages for Kim Basinger By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendant's Ways Led Inexorably to a Box of Troubles By Dana Parsons
Sons Get Prison for Fatal Neglect of Their Father : Courts: Judge cites 'cruelty and depravity' of Huntington Beach brothers who are sentenced to four years for letting parent die of septic poisoning on his rotting mattress. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Arrives; Another Coming By Greg Hernandezand Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zuno Arce Gets Life in Camarena Kidnaping : Courts: The Mexican businessman was convicted in December for his role in torture and murder of the DEA agent. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Giving Thanks : Local Muslims Mark End of Ramadan With Prayer Service in Park By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cat Burglar Gives Paws to Homeowner By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Homeless Pupils Get Class Treats By Shelby Grad
LAGUNA HILLS : City Backs Plan for Nearby Rail Station By Geoff Boucher
IRVINE : Officers to Vote on New Police Contract By Tom Mcqueeney
IRVINE : City Doesn't Want Regional Bike Path By Tom Mcqueeney
DANA POINT : Mayors Ball Will Be Held Tonight
LAKE FOREST : City Postpones Community Fair
Countywide : Group to Host Rally for Gays in Military By Jerry Hicks
DANA POINT : City Council Amends Anti-Smoking Law By Len Hall
Orange : Police Patrol Fee Jeopardizes Carnival By Shelby Grad
ANAHEIM : Vendors Cited for Parking Violations By Matt Lait and Terry Spencer
TUSTIN : Teen's Volunteerism Grows With Him By Bert Eljera
WESTMINSTER : Home Development OKd by City Council
PLACENTIA / YORBA LINDA : School Meetings to Begin Earlier By Danielle A. Fouquette
PLACENTIA / YORBA LINDA : Tougher Stance on Graffiti Proposed By Danielle A. Fouquette
FULLERTON : Amtrak Protests Removal of Benches By Willson Cummer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Budget May Be $7.5 Million Short By Bill Billiter
Swap Meet Vendors Protest Planned Rent Hikes : Dispute: Brief but tense standoff at fair board meeting ends when parties involved agree to discuss reductions. By Lynda Natali and Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Plead Guilty in Kennel Cocaine Case
2 Days After Surgery, Gentry Listed as 'Fair'
$100,000 in Marijuana Seized at San Clemente Border Checkpoint By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Escapes With Minor Injuries as Car Rolls, Ignites
Gun Case Favors Off-Duty Officers By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man's Body Is Found in Surf By Anna Cekola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iron Poisoning in Children Climbs : Accidents: Southland leads state in cases of youngsters dying after swallowing iron supplements, but officials don't know why. By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Work to Begin on Replacement for Risky Bridge in Fillmore By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parks Agency Gives Hope Sweeter Offer : Development: Officials would pay $19.5 million for two properties in effort to keep Ahmanson deal from unraveling. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Reports Area Children Safer, Healthier By Maia Davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Store Robbery Suspect Killed in Crash After Carjacking By Jim Herron Zamora and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Drenched Again : Weather: Two die as storm causes dozens of traffic accidents and dumps up to six inches of rain in the county. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bank Pledges $2 Billion for Poor Areas : Finance: First Interstate announces a 10-year plan to increase loans in low-income neighborhoods. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Cuts Threaten Courthouse : Simi Valley: The sheriff says he may have to remove deputies guarding the facility. He is also looking at other ways to reduce spending. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earth Watch : Rain Increases Concerns Over Studio City, Agoura Hills Houses By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Meeting Today on AIDS Walk By Jane Hulse
Countywide : Union, Ex-Worker Told to Arbitrate By Barbara Murphy
Countywide : Funds Sought for Area Projects By Patrick Mccartney
BURBANK : City, L.A. County Agree to Land Swap By Ed Bond
THOUSAND OAKS : Mobile Car Washers Agree to Conditions By Stephanie Simon
Countywide : New Rules Ordered for School Bus Fares By Gary Gorman
THOUSAND OAKS : Trash Truck Driver Ran Over 2 Workers By James Maiella Jr.
VENTURA : County Agencies to Hold Open House By Brenda Day
THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Suspects Seized in Cocaine Case By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : $19.8-Million Ticket Purchased at Mall By Patrick Mccartney
VAN NUYS : Young Cartoonists Put Pens to Work Against Smoking By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Same Men Suspected in 2 Robberies By Patrick Mccartney
WOODLAND HILLS : Honors Pour in for Academic Team By Jeff Schnaufer
SANTA CLARITA : McKeon Denounces Reno's Firings By Constance Sommer
TUJUNGA : 2 Bodies Discovered After Fire Identified By Julie Tamaki
BURBANK : Celebrities to Star in School Fund-Raiser By Ed Bond
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Carjacker, 18, Gets Life Sentence By Thom Mrozek
At This Club, It's Peers Without Beers : Support group: The statewide organization strives to defuse the pressure faced by teen-agers that can lead to drug and alcohol abuse. By Kathryn Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Turner Is Named Officer of the Year By Patrick Mccartney
Debate Over Coffeehouse Is No Yawner By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parks Agency Sweetens Its Offer for Bob Hope's Land : Development: Officials would pay $19.5 million for two properties in effort to keep Ahmanson deal from unraveling. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI VALLEY : Panel Urges Caution in City Merger Plan By Sara Catania
OXNARD : Women, Minorities Put on Reading List By Sara Catania
Change Is on the Menu : Will a '50s Icon Adapt to Its New Surroundings? The Old-Timers at Buffy's Will Be the Judge By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Workshop Examines Desalination Plan By Peggy Y. Lee
Ex-Officer Is Charged With Selling Information : Crime: The former detective is accused of using a police computer to access DMV records and making the data available to an investigative agency. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Rejects Plea to Restore Funds to Head Start Provider By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Home Found for Refinery's Wild Cats : Animals: Mobil donates $25,000 toward building a facility in Kern County for the feral felines that roam the company's Torrance facility. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Asks for Restrictions on Blythe Street Gang Activities : Panorama City: A suit contends that hanging out and possession of certain tools aid violence and drug-dealing. The ACLU warns of liberties being trampled. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PTAs Want Restrictions on Paint-Ball Guns : Weapons: They look real and can inflict painful welts. A proposal calls for stronger safety warnings and tighter controls on the sale of ammo to minors. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PASSOVER CELEBRATION : Instructional Seder will explain the holiday. By Mary Helen Berg
Woodland Hills Man Sought in Bludgeoning Death of Wife
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Officers Arrest 3 Men, Seize 2 Pounds of Cocaine
Obituaries
Life as a 'Magnificent Volunteer Person' : Community service: Sally Garcia's four-year donation of time, energy and goodwill has been recognized in her civilian award from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. By Beth Silverberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Of Representatives
SPORTS
Texas Tech Swoopes Past USC : Women's basketball: Forward has 33 points and 11 rebounds to lead Red Raiders to an 87-67 victory, ending Trojans' season. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENTS : Florida State Good to the Last Bounce : Southeast: Western Kentucky's three-pointer at buzzer barely misses in overtime, enabling Seminoles to hold on for 81-78 victory. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENTS : Finishing Kick by Kansas Catches Cal Off Guard : Midwest: Jayhawks pull away in final minutes for 93-76 victory and matchup with Indiana. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senator or Not, Too Many Steps Merits a Call By Shav Glick
Triplett, Price Share Lead in Florida Associated Press
WOMEN'S GOLF DINAH SHORE TOURNAMENT : Hard Work Pays Off for Lopez By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Skiing From Staff and Wire Reports
Swimming From Staff and Wire Reports
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Having One Network Try to Show It All Is the Real Madness By Larry Stewart
BASEBALL / SPRING TRAINING REPORT : Saberhagen Gets Contract Extension Associated Press
ANGELS : Langston May Go, but for Now It's Status Quo By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Karros Works on Fielding, Keeps Hitting By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins, Defense Spark Hawks From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Cal State Bakersfield Advances From Associated Press
NIT : Georgetown Is in Semifinals Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : MIDWEST REGIONAL : Louisville Has No Answer for Cheaney By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : Mashburn Leads Kentucky Rout of Wake Forest By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENTS : EAST REGIONAL : Arkansas Looks Up to North Carolina By Mike Downey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : Vanderbilt Prevails in Close Game From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : WEST REGIONAL : Colonials: Don't Let Clock Hit Midnight By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Colorado Scores Upset Over Stanford, 80-67 By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Credentials in Field Are Poor in Richest Kentucky Derby Prep By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball Roundup
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Ortega Strikes Out 14 in La Habra Victory By Lauri Lappin
University's Gallagher Is at Peace With His Situation By Barbie Ludovise
PREP ROUNDUP : Edison Freshman Girl Wins Four Events
Irvine Softball Pitcher Smith Commits to Furman By Martin Henderson
Mater Dei Routs Capistrano Valley
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Masur Tops Gilbert to Give Australia the Lead From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Moog Posts Consecutive Shutouts From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans to Resume Game With Washington
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Orange Coast Uses Wild Pitch to Beat Riverside in 10 Innings
IRVINE BOXING : Santa Ana's Ramirez Sets Tone Early, Beats Herrera By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Burkleo Enjoys Japan from Distance By Mike Penner
Easley Joins Kids in Infield : Ex-Outfielder Knows Angels Are Building for Future Success By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smooth Transfer : After Leaving Duke, Billy McCaffrey Has Quietly Found Niche at Vanderbilt By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doc Is Patient : Gooden May Be Past His Prime, but He Says He Still Can Be a Winner By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tough Audience for Nelson By Mike Downey
Harrick's Contract Protects UCLA By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Expected to Sign Fred Stokes Today By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNLV Investigating New Rider Questions From Staff and Wire Reports
Ojeda Declines to Speak : Aftermath: Cleveland Indian pitcher, released from hospital, avoids reporters. From Associated Press
Astros to Reassign Former Titan Nevin
West: No Laker Is a Leader : Pro basketball: General manager says Pfund has had more patience with team than he would have. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stokes Expected to Take Money, Run to Rams : NFL: Sources say deal for Redskins' defensive end is worth almost $4 million for three seasons. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Swingman Could Be the Area's Top Player By Jeff Fellenzer
After Firing First Volley, Matadors Fall : College volleyball: After Northridge jumps ahead, third-ranked Pepperdine rallies for 13-15, 15-3, 16-14, 15-8 victory, tightening its hold on second place. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toros Take Aim at Top Team in CCAA
ROUNDUP : Windmiller, Calcante Lead Northridge Win
Reed to Compete in Track for UCLA
Contingency Plan in Place for Rainouts
Televising Title Game Is Discussed : Southern Section: Negotiations are underway with KCOP to broadcast Division I final. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING / DAN STANTON : West L.A. Angler Wins Halibut Derby By Dan Stanton
Northridge's Ailing Morales May Be Finished By Mike Hiserman
Ker Abused His Position of Trust, Players Contend : Women's volleyball: Charismatic Northridge coach said to have exploited the strong relationships he built. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quance Out to Make a Splash in U.S. National Championships : Swimming: She hopes to win four events despite presence of Olympians Sanders and Nall. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payne Won 1 Fight, Then Lost 6 Years : Comeback Continues Tonight Against Butler By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rift Led to Sanchez's Departure : College baseball: Kernen apparently believed his assistant was becoming increasingly lax in his CSUN coaching duties. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Jockeys for Position in WCC : Baseball: The Lions can move into contention in the conference race with a strong showing against San Diego this weekend. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspensions Follow Brawl at Game's End : Junior college baseball: Glendale, Santa Monica player to miss one contest. WSC could recommend further sanctions. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building for Another Wave of Success : Despite Loss in NIT, Pepperdine Basketball Team Has High Hopes for 1993-94 Season By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We Cannot Tell a Lie: They're Still Alive : West: Not much is known about George Washington, which meets Michigan tonight. By Michael Wilbon and Steven Goff, WASHINGTON POST
Jarvis Makes Most of a Good Situation By Michael Wilbon, WASHINGTON POST
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