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What happened on May 06, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Trouble Dolls Play for Keeps on Their First Album By Mike Boehm
DANCE REVIEW : Balanchine Celebration Begins in New York : BALLET: Celebrating Balanchine By Robert Greskovic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Dueling Quality in 'Musketeers' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Events By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEWS : Cheek and Chic Make for an Educated 'Rita' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Events By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Tribute to Honor Director Richard Leacock By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Together Alone': A Tete-a-Tete Among Strangers By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : John Campbell Brings Back '60s Blues at Troubadour By Dennis Hunt
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Bob Geldof Resurrects Rock Crank Credentials By Chris Willman
TV REVIEW : A Rich Look at 'Women of Country' By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : Visions of the Body as Erotic Provocation By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Well Did 'Angels' Fly on Opening Night? : Theater: The Broadway debut of "Angels in America" attracted celebrities and made its investors happy, but the playwright skipped most of the show. By Patrick Pacheco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More of This . . . Less of This? : (a more temperate scene) . . . (lovemaking scene) : Paramount's 'Sliver' Loses Some Steam and Finally Gets an R Rating By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antonovich Slams Latest Conal Poster : Art: County supervisor calls for a probe to see if charges can be filed against the artist behind political broadside 'DiS ARM.' By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FRYE : Soleil Moon Frye a Long Way From Kid Who Played 'Punky' : Actress: Matured from her days as the ever-optimistic youth, she's starring in 'Orestes--I Murdered My Mother' on stage and this July in a new film. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bob Weir's Life Beyond Dead : Rock: With Garcia and Co. on sabbatical, the guitarist is able and willing to stretch out in musical and environmental endeavors, including a stop at the Coach House tonight. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Neo-Folkie Susan James Will Be Opener for Weir
BUSINESS
Souvenir Firm Takes Holy Orders Associated Press
Ignore the Alamo : Automobile Rental Agencies Strip Decals From Vehicles to Thwart Criminals By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Enters Race to Offer Interactive TV : Media: The giant telecommunications company plans an ambitious nationwide test with Viacom and Bell South. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking on South-Central : After 5 Years, Charter Approved for Credit Union That Will Serve the Area By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High-Tech Programs Are No Substitute for Quality Education By Michael Schrage
Fine Dining : Corporate Cafeterias Are Replacing Standard Fare With Delectable Entrees By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goldman, RTC Deal Falls Apart : S&L crisis: Controversial sale of $2 billion worth of properties to the firm collapses, but it will still reap millions in fees. By James Risen and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Big Crackdown on Home Loan Bias : Banking: The new federal effort will use 'testers' to pose as potential borrowers to investigate racial and ethnic discrimination. From Reuters
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Treasury Bond System Is Radically Overhauled : Securities: The government, seeking to save money, will eliminate seven-year notes and cut sales of key 30-year issue. From Associated Press
Rosy Picture Painted by Fed's 'Beige Book' : Survey: Regional banks report modest gains in retail sales and industrial output. But jobs still lag. From Reuters
U.S. Home Resale Market
McDonnell's Chief Defends C-17 Program By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
10 Cable Networks Commit Programs to DirecTv Project By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Bundle Has All You Need By Richard O'Reilly, RICHARD O'REILLY \o7 is director of computer analysis for The Times\f7
Most Stocks Edge Higher; : Bond Yields Slip Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
MEDIA : Publisher Says County Has Plenty of Jobs; His New Magazine Lists Them Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Media Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Media Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Investor Sues Costa Mesa Videophone Company : Courts: A Santa Ana man who put $200,000 into Interlink Data Network of Los Angeles accuses the firm and its officers of fraud and false claims. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Ex-Bank Chairman Ferrante Banned
Study Lifts O.C.'s Tokos Medical Stock
National Education Corp. Reports Loss
Mortgage Banking Executive Named
Most Stocks Edge Higher; Bond Yields Slip : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Timothy P. Cromwell has been appointed director of...
FOOD
GARDEN FRESH : How Green Was My Garlic By Sylvia Thompson
Get Your Hands Dirty By Sylvia Thompson
Sticker Shock By Russ Parsons
Artichoke Basics By Abby Mandel
The July 4th Bunny, the Labor Day Bunny, the Thanksgiving Bunny . . . By Charles Perry
Happy Hollandaise: No Butter By Marion Cunningham
Thistle for Your Supper By Abby Mandel
They're Not Getting Better, Just Older By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Old Hickory By Jonathan Gold
Wine of the Week By Dan Berger
Morning Glory : A Chile Dawn By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morning Glory : Give Me Some Sugar By Ruth Reichl, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Morning Glory : Dutch Apple Pancake, Corn Bread Stuffing By Rose Dosti
Morning Glory : LIGHT STYLE : One Sensible Alternative By Deborah Kidushim-allen and Rose Dosti
Morning Glory : A Red-Blooded Breakfast By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morning Glory : Puff, the Magic Pastry By Bev Bennett
Morning Glory : The \o7 Big\f7 Easy Brunch By Russ Parsons, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Who Got the Beards
Biscuits and Berries By Donna Deane, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
In Defense of the Canned Tomato By Michael Roberts
Take This Lunch and Bag It By Thelma Snyder and Marcia Cone
NEWS
State Official Tours Canyons at Heart of Development Battle By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Welcomes Colleague in No Uncertain Terms : Politics: The councilman, who blasted Bill Crowfoot on election night, reasserts himself but he says he's willing to work with him. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Fair to Return to 1991 Prices : Revenue: Officials made the move after learning that 1992 earnings were just a fifth of the previous year's. Lower attendance was blamed on the recession, riots and an admission fee increase last year. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arcadia : Hotel Bed Tax Goes to 10%
The Region : Flood Control Fee Increase
Altadena : Road Widening Criticized
As a public service to mothers, we offer the following as... By Anne Klarner
Pasadena : Recovery Center to Open
San Gabriel : Redevelopment Study Panel
South Pasadena : Assessment District Plan
Hacienda Heights : Landfill Permit Renewed
Arcadia : Riot Recovery Prayer Service
18 Candidates Seek 7 Town Council Seats in Saturday Election By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Poly Presents Richard J. Neutra Award
Occidental Professor Given $30,000 Grant
3 Students Awarded $1,000 Scholarships
8th-Grade Math Team Vaults Into Top Spot
He Has Right of First Refusal : Baseball: Because he is draft eligible after his sophomore year, Loyola Marymount's Jesse Ibarra has the enviable bargaining position of declining a major league offer. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Pomona Women Gear Up for Run at Tennis Title By Gary Klein
National Merit Scholarship Winners Named
Eagle Rock : Professor to Discuss Clinton
A Healthy Contribution to the Free Clinic By Anne Klarner
Preps By Gary Klein
Trudging for Trout : Volunteers Hike High Into Canyons to Plant Fingerlings By Diana S. Kim, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bids Exceed Budget for Auditorium : Preservation: The City Council seeks ways to scale back renovation plans for the 55-year-old building. The re-evaluation will take at least three months. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expert Biker Dies in Plunge off Cliff : Cycling: Roger Dean Dahl, an experienced rider of Mt. Wilson trails, misses a turn and becomes the first mountain bike fatality in the Angeles National Forest. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Service Assessment Gets Mixed Response By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Free Oil Waste Collection
Glendale : Tissue Donation Award
Glendale : Pig Owner Seeks Variance
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
College President Who Overcame Adversity Not Done Proving Himself By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Program Focuses on Summer Jobs, Self-Esteem : Employment: Learning the ins and outs of application forms, appearance and interviewing techniques helps teen-agers get work--and respect. By Anne Klarner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
99-Year-Old Woman's Colorful Life Is a Patchwork of Love, Inspiration By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skateboarding Prohibited in Business Areas : Safety: The City Council moves to protect shoppers and merchants. Roller skaters and in-line skaters are also banned. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rio Hondo College Star Knocks Leukemia Out of the Ballpark : Baseball: Chris Turley makes a remarkable comeback from cancer to lead his team in batting. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Closer Than Ever': A Mix of Musical Styles, to the Tune of Middle Class By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scott Glasser School: Millikan High Sport: Baseball...
Keisha Doby School: Lynwood High Sport: Track Class...
Proposed Coal Yard at Port of L.A. Raises Concerns About Soot : Health: A planned 120-acre storage facility on Terminal Island could pose a hazard for people living downwind, officials warn. By Kirsten Lee Swartz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Class Sizes Will Grow in Bid to Cut Spending : Education: School district officials also vote to reduce employee benefits as part of an $8.8-million budget trim for 1994. It is the fourth straight year of reductions. By Howard Blume and John Pope, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Voice for His People : Samoan Chief Unites Island Beliefs, Mainland Reality By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount : Funds From Utility-Tax Hike Will Be Used Against Gangs
Region : Minority Leaders Seek Job Diversity in Transit Project
Whittier : New Name, New Signs for City Business District
Huntington Park : 17 Fireworks Permits OKd, but Limits Set for Next Year
South Gate : City Expands Van Program to Replace Taxi Service
Compton : Officials Ask to Ban Activist from the City's Offices
Michele Gonzalez Carries on a Family Sports Tradition, Makes a Name for Herself : Legacy: A standout in prep softball, she became a star basketball player too. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Videotape Evidence
The \o7 Angst\f7 of Generation X
Poetry Prize
Speed Limit
Fighting in Southern Sudan
The \o7 Angst\f7 of Generation X
A Response to Protest Outside Doctor's House
Poetry Prize
The \o7 Angst\f7 of Generation X
The \o7 Angst\f7 of Generation X
Speed Limit
Role of Lobbying in Redondo Council Race
The \o7 Angst\f7 of Generation X
Flag Pledge Update
Bilingual Education During Hard Times
Spending Rejection
A Korean Primer on Black Life : Human relations: 'Who African-Americans Are,' targeted toward Korean-Americans, details black history and culture. Leaders of both racial groups praise the effort toward erasing tensions. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bosnian Serbs Delay Peace Vote, Draft Conditions : Balkans: Rebel chief warns of fierce attack by NATO if Vance-Owen plan is not accepted. Any changes in pact are seen as unacceptable to world community. By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HER TURN? "The Women of Country" on CBS tonight at 8 (F12... By Jerry Hicks and Randy Lewis and Michael Flagg
DANCERS: School kids from Pacoima to Canoga Park (above...
GOT ITS ZERO: New state population figures issued... By Randy Lewis and Michael Flagg and Jerry Hicks
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Asian-American groups at UC Irvine today... By Michael Flagg and Randy Lewis and Jerry Hicks
NO GANG BAN: It may have worked in San Fernando but it...
BOOKS AND CARS: Studio City moved closer to getting its...
WORKING OVERTIME: Simi Valley High's Kevin Nykoluk has...
NEW TRACKS: It's not training that's needed to boost the... By Randy Lewis and Michael Flagg and Jerry Hicks
Americans See Problems, Promise of 'Managed Care' : Health: The concept is basic, but the devil is in the details. As plans vary, so does the quality of treatment. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKERS INDICTED: Almost 3 1/2 years after regulators shut... By Gary Gorman
Genetic Defect That Causes Colon Cancer Is Discovered : Health: Researchers have yet to isolate gene but predict a test to screen entire population within two years. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SMOG SCAM: Is it legal to do a smog check on a stand-in...
State Population Grows at Lowest Rate Since '75 : Survey: Experts say figures reflect a less-attractive economy. Increase of 1.8% is still above national average. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Russian Coup Plotters Accused in May Day Brawl By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert P. Strub, Former Head of Santa Anita, Dies By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Didn't Take Legal Steps Before Fatal Fire By Claire Spiegel and John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CATCHING ON: After two years as a star center fielder... By Gary Gorman
COLUMN ONE : Reaping What Others Leave Behind : Gleaners pick through farm fields in a kind of second harvest. The volunteers, mostly retirees, salvage unsalable produce to feed the hungry. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CATNAPPERS BEWARE: Why would something as... By Gary Gorman
BITTER HARVEST: When life hands you lemons, make... By Gary Gorman
Yeltsin Pledges to Help Keep Peace in Bosnia By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnian Serbs Vote to Put Peace Pact to a Referendum : Balkans: Self-styled parliament refuses to approve agreement, schedules vote for May 15 and 16. Defiant action heightens prospects of military intervention. By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Justices to Weigh Parent Misconduct Law : Courts: ACLU is fighting measure that allows prosecution for letting children become delinquents. Paralyzed inmate's right-to-die case is also accepted. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schuller Urges New Strategies in War on Drugs : Substance abuse: Conservative cleric adds name to petition signed by some who seek legalization of narcotics. But Crystal Cathedral leader calls only for greater scrutiny of failed policies. By Eric Lichtblau and Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Governor Plays Blame Game in 'Infomercial' By George Skelton
Public Safety Officials Go to War Against Wilson's Budget Cuts By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spy Furor Forces ADL to Defend Image : Prejudice: Jewish rights group tries to allay concerns after allegations that it kept extensive files on individuals and groups, even its allies. By Paul Feldman and Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Commander in Somalia Comes Home : Military: Marine Lt. Gen. Robert B. Johnston gets a flag-waving welcome on his return to the Southland. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protector of Congress Gets Time Off for a Make-Over : The Statue of Freedom, a goddess figure erected atop the Capitol dome in 1863, will be removed by helicopter for renovation. By Howard Libit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Reform May Depend on Tactical Skills of Waxman, Stark By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Kill 4 S. Africa Police Officers, Injure 5 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Eastern German Steel Mill to Close \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. and N. Korean Envoys Meet Over Nuclear Issue \o7 From Reuters\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bosnia Viewed as Most Difficult Peace Operation : Pacification: Complex agreement, terrain, bitterness among foes all add to problems for international forces. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Avoids Issue of Congressional OK : Policy: President consults with legislators. 'Ask my lawyer,' he says of War Powers Act. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embassy Officer Said to Admit to Spying : Espionage: FBI says in an affidavit that the U.S. employee in Athens confessed to selling secrets to Greek military source. The allegation is denied. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinian Held in World Trade Center Bombing : Suspect: Lawyers say Ahmad Mohammad Ajaj has been wrongfully detained. He was in prison on a passport violation at the time of the blast. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jesse Jackson, 24 Arrested in NLRB Protest \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Shot in Head With Arrow Suffers No Damage to Brain \o7 Associated Press\f7
House Approves Revised 'Motor-Voter' Bill, Sends It to Senate By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meat, Poultry Labels Will Carry Safety Information By Carole Sugarman, THE WASHINGTON POST
Energy Dept. Safety Policy Puts Weapons Facilities on Notice \o7 Associated Press\f7
Astronauts Flex Robot Arm, Gather Data as Mission Ends \o7 Associated Press\f7
Senate Votes Disclosure of Gifts by Lobbyists of More Than $20 \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Governor Vetoes Maine's 9th Bid for Gay Rights Law \o7 Associated Press\f7
Cardinal Undergoes Surgery \o7 Reuters\f7
Dr. Gerhard Schmidt; Aided Marrow Recipients
Irving Howe; Writer, Critic, Chronicler of Immigrants By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romanian Workers Strike Over Prices \o7 Associated Press\f7
Marines Back From Somalia : Homecoming: Head of U.S.-led force and staff return to El Toro with satisfaction of successful mission of mercy. By Kevin Johnson and Otto Strong, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Reaping the Nation's Leftovers : Gleaners pick through farm fields in O.C. and across country to salvage unsalable produce to feed the hungry. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Is Special Problem Within Latino Community : Health: O.C.'s Uno Plus Uno, other groups work to overcome cultural barriers, halt spread of the disease. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Shows Sharp Drop in Population Growth : Survey: Increase of 1.8% is smallest since 1975. Growth rate in Orange County was slowest since 1984. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rev. Schuller Joins Ranks Urging Drug Law Reform By Eric Young and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Resolution on Drug Law Reform
Palmdale Leads County in 1992 Population Growth By Alicia Di Rado and Stephanie Stassel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A TASTE FOR LITE AND LIVELY : Healthful Menus Prove That Dining Out Doesn't Have to Be Either Sinful or Boring By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
SOUL TESTERS : Honest, Serious and Passionate, American Music Club Isn't for Lightweights By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
King Sunny Ade "Juju Music" (1982)\o7 Island\f7 By Rick Vanderknyff
Pere Ubu "Story of My Life"\o7 Imago\f7 By Mike Boehm
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
GET READY FOR THE GODDESS : Judy Tenuta, Her Divine Self, Is Coming to the Coach House, Honey By Dennis Mclellan, \o7 Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly writes about comedy for OC Live! \f7
POP : Negativland Tour Isn't Tuned to New Album : but to Desperate Straits By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
DISPOSABLE LIVES : Joe Goode Performance Group Tackles Inconvenient Issues in a Convenience Culture By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
JAZZ : Saxman Kubis Has a Dixieland Soul By Bill Kohlhaase, \o7 Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
A World Tailor Made for Polyester By Rose Apodaca
Luck and Persistence, 'Not Talent'--Are Key By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COUNTRY FOR A CAUSE : Musicians Will Turn Out for a Daylong Fair to Benefit Dyslexia Research Foundation By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Visual AIDS : 'The First Exhibition' Is a Mixed Display of Emotions By Cathy Curtis, \o7 Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COLLECTIBLES : Antique Hatpins Make a Point of Nostalgia By Kathie Bozanich, \f7 and \o7 Kathie Bozanich is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
COOKING : Fresh Herbs, Free Advice at Heard's Country Gardens By Pat Gerber, \o7 Pat Gerber is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. \f7
GAMES : Banking on a Custom Cue By Patrick Mott, \o7 Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
TRIED & TRUE : Sissy's Self-Defense Instincts Kick In With Krav Maga By David Haldane, \o7 David Haldane is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition. The Tried & True column runs occasionally in OC Live! \f7
Hillsea Run: Different From the Start By Rick Vanderknyff, \f7 and \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Knee-Boarders Want to Keep Their Slice of the Wedge By David Reyes and Rick Fignetti, \o7 Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. \f7
Casting Moms in a Favorable Light By Lisa Hopper, \o7 Lisa Hopper is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Orange County Video Rentals
'Sidekicks' Wakes Them Up to Some Truths About Achieving Dreams By Lynn Smith
Sound at Center of 'Conversation' By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
This Little Joe Is Not Anything Like Its Brothers By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Local Restaurants Getting Ready for Mom's Big Day By Anne Michaud
Athlete Works Out Fit Menu By Mike Spencer, \f7 and \o7 Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
Feeling Cranky? Could Be a Diet of Bad Books By T. Jefferson Parker, \o7 T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month. \f7
BREEZY BIKE JAUNT : A Ride to Cerritos Park and Back . . . and Then Heavenly Chicken By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Harkness Is Off-Base With Off-Season Plan
Sweet Lineup of Talent By Bill Locey
WORDS AND IMAGES : Library Has Friends in Time of Need : * Volunteers in Camarillo raise money for new building and books to help offset the effects of reduced budgets. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / MOORPARK COLLEGE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL : Campus Play Productions Run the Predictable Student Gamut By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'THE LITTLE MOORMAID' : Moorpark's Disney-Inspired Show Stands On Its Own : * It's Areo instead of Ariel and there's a witch in seaweed instead of an octopus. You get the idea. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'NOISES OFF' : Funny, Fast-Paced Farce Showcases Action on Both Sides of the Playhouse Curtain By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Mercenary About Music : * An electrician by trade, Ventura guitarist Randy Norris realizes everything has its price. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCK TALK : It's Adios to Mayfair and Hello to Midnight Hour : * Troubled venue closes but a former cowboy bar reopens and--wahoo--the place is about to rock. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Title, Artist Last Week 1 That's the Way Love Goes, Janet...
Jazz Route Leads to Program at 66 : * The Ventura restaurant's weekend lineup has been pulling in sizable crowds and luring notable musicians from L.A. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mother Holds Key to Study About Twins By Aurora Mackey, \o7 Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer\f7
PROFILE : Enchanted Life of a Magic Man : * Sleight of hand helped Petrick Krejcik escape Czechoslovakia and become a success in the West. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Revered TV Mom to Appear at Thousand Oaks Event : * Barbara Billingsley of 'Leave It to Beaver' fame will speak on life after divorce and widowhood at annual expo. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'THE LITTLE FOXES' : Drama Reveals a Family's Base Instincts By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / GUYS AND DOLLS : Show Reaches New Heights By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Symphony's Season-Ending Concerts to Feature Pianist By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING : Stocked Pond to Provide Anglers a Reel Good Time : * The Simi Valley park's waters will teem with catfish when youngsters gather for the 18th annual Huck Finn Derby. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Red Barn Reopens to Competitive Market By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW / DOMINICK'S : Right Family Recipe for 44 Years : * Don't expect delicate Northern Italian sauces or prime milk-fed veal. Expect generous portions and family atmosphere. By David B. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tranquil Place Where Work Is Far From the Pits By Beverly Beyette
A New Epic in Theme, Treatment --and Heft : Fiction: Publishers dare to compare Vikram Seth's tale of 1950s India to the great works of the 19th Century. In England, critics are gushing about it--all 1,349 pages. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sunscreen Warning May Be False Alarm By Bob Sipchen
NEW AND USEFUL / LYNN SIMROSS : A Few Offbeat Ideas to Please Moms
Meeting 'Dave,' the Movie, and Its Lucky Stars By Bill Higgins
Music Center Toasts Its First Supporters By Mary Lou Loper
BOOK REVIEW : A Hearty Helping of High-Seas High Jinks : FISHBOY, A Ghost's Story \o7 by Mark Richard\f7 . Doubleday; $19.95, 227 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Odds Are in Our Daughters' Favor By Dianne Klein
PTA Helps Infuse Arts With 'Local Color' : At El Morro School in Laguna Beach, extracurricular expressions of art, music and literature are rewarded in a two-day exhibition. By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
7 Links Debutantes Are Belles of the Balle By Debra Cano
900 Volunteers Help Villa Park Clean Up Its Act
HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Acoustics as Right as Reign : Duo Feels at Home Filling Coffeehouses With an Original Blend of Guitar and Dulcimer By Julie Kim, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Julie Kim is a sophomore at Capistrano Valley High School
HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Maturity Can Set in at Any Old Age
Unusually Fanatical Observers : Ike Struck Deal With Aliens! Trip to Dentist Was Cover for First Alien-Earthling Summit in 1954! (And if you believe that, too bad you missed the 'Ultimate UFO Seminar.') By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of the Darkness : It took Donna Friess of San Juan Capistrano decades to reveal her real-life story of the tragedy of incest. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kids Have Power in the White House By Elizabeth Mehren
After the Baby Boom, a Kids Magazine Blast By Paul D. Colford
Where Is the Plan to Deal With Sunset Strip?
Trivializing of Issues About Pets Deplored
Budget Problems Don't Block Vision for Better High Schools By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Trivializing of Issues About Pets Deplored
State, Economy Share Blame in Budget Woes
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions... By Lee Harris
House Of Representatives
Banning Forward Picks Waves By Mitch Polin
UCLA, USC Maintained Grip on West's Best Players By Jeff Fellenzer
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Santa Monica Hires Baseball, Soccer Coaches By Sean Waters
COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : Bruins Will Try to Avoid a Block Party by Buckeyes By Alan Ota
Joe Monroe creates larger-than-life characters on canvas. An HIV-positive diagnosis has fueled his drive to excel. : The Art of Living By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Quietly OKs Raising Parking Fines : Government: Council adopts a cryptic item on the agenda that changes how ticket money is collected and doubles penalties for some. By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Access to Canyon Area Debated : Preservation: Conservancy officials say some property owners' concerns are 'flat-out racist.' A key issue is liability for accidents. By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Past the Bitter End : Divorce: Couple give new meaning to irreconcilable differences. Keeping control in court was 'like going into a lion's den' judge says. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westwood : Gerontology Chair Named
West Hollywood : Animal Rights Plea Fails
Culver City : School District Switch
Beverly Hills : Benefit for South-Central
Beverly Hills : Estate Will Be Appealed
West Adams : Mayoral Candidates' Forum
Beauty in Simplicity Is Lesson of Orville Wright Campus By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Westwood : Music by Russian Emigres
Utility Tax Proposed; Cost Would Average $43 a Year : Budget: The 4% levy would affect gas, electricity and telephone bills. Critics say it would discourage new businesses. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Principal Resigns; Few Clues Why By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting a Leg Up on the Competition : Track: Former Santa Monica standout Felice Lipscomb struggled in her first two years at USC, but she has emerged as the hurdler to beat in the Pac-10 as a junior. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
When Fiscal Prudence Requires Imagination : Fiscally responsible Wilson looks to avoid budget collapse
Westlake Fire: Did It Have to Be So Bad?
Amnesty--a Nasty Necessity for Peace : Haiti: A settlement is close, but only a pardon will get the military to accept Aristide. By Robert G. Torricelli, \o7 Rep. Robert G. Torricelli (D-N.J.) is chairman of the House subcommittee on Western Hemisphere affairs. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT : Chokehold Defenders Crying Wolf : It's a red herring to say that the chokehold ban on forced LAPD to use batons; most cops think the hold is more deadly. By James J. Fyfe and Jerome H. Skolnick, \f7 and \o7 Jerome H. Skolnick is a UC Berkeley law professor. James J. Fyfe, a former New York City police officer, teaches at Temple University. They are the authors of "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force" (Free Press, 1993).
COLUMN RIGHT/ ANNE N. BESSETTE : A Penny-Wise 'Saving' With Infinite Cost : The state must not cut funding for L.A. juvenile probation camps. Where will kids in trouble go? Back to the streets? By Anne N. Bessette, \o7 Anne N. Bessette is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Education, which operates the probation camp schools. \f7
Why do these things always have to happen on weekends?One... By Steve Harvey
Last Call for Anti-Alcohol Crusader? : A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hope, Love and Fear Maintain Their Vigils on the 3rd Floor By David Colker, \o7 David Colker is a Times staff writer. \f7
Valley Obituaries
Quite an Astute Self-Diagnosis : President has a good sense of his problem; but can he fix it?
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Gambling Clubs: Invitation to Trouble
Charter Schools Making History but Not in O.C. : Education: It's a rare district that will approve conversion and allow a school to secede from its authority. By Gil Ferguson, \o7 Assemblyman Gil Ferguson (R-Newport Beach) represents the 70th District. \f7
Woman Waiting at Freeway Call Box Is Killed by Car By Julie Tamaki and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mayoral Contenders Agree to 6 Debates; Woo Says Riordan Is Trying to Avoid Him By Marc Lacey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coliseum Work on Schedule, Under Budget By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS / THE LOS ANGELES MAYOR'S RACE : The Middle Ground Becomes the Battleground By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move to Ban Gangs From Parks Rejected : City Council: The LAPD voices opposition and measure's constitutionality is questioned. The ordinance will be reconsidered Friday. By Consella A. Lee and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Wielding Broomstick Is Slain in Face-Off With Robbers By Vicki Torres
My Dinner With Opher By Scott Harris, \o7 Scott Harris is a columnist for The Times' San Fernando Valley Edition. and \f7
LONG BEACH : Spruce Goose's Dome to Be Used as Movie Set
POMONA : L.A. County Fair to Lower Admission, Ride Prices
LOS ANGELES : Prosecutors Warn About Effects of Budget Cuts
PACOIMA : 2 Hurt as Gunman Sprays Bullets Into McDonald's
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Man Gets Life Sentence for Strangling Woman
Officials Renew Warning as Medfly Season Nears By Somini Sengupta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thief Steals 50 Years of Guitarist's Memories : Crime: Tony Romano, who has performed all over the world with Bob Hope since 1941, had his vintage Gibson taken while in Burbank to tape the comedian's 90th birthday special. By Timothy Chou and Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Texaco Suit Says Work on Red Line Damaged Building By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition Takes Issue With Free Trade Pact : Protest: At a demonstration downtown, Mexican-American and human rights groups charge that the accord will worsen abuses in Mexico. By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I-15 Closed for Hours After Crash of Truck Hauling Poisonous Chemical \o7 Associated Press\f7
Club Apologizes for Sending Strippers to Greet Navy Ships \o7 Associated Press\f7
2 Officers Added to Del Amo Mall Patrol : Security: The increased police presence could be in place by June 1. The Torrance City Council action comes in the wake of the slaying of an arcade manager at the Fashion Center. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Rails Against Card Club at Track : Gaming: Attorney general's opposition to Hollywood Park plan jeopardizes a project Inglewood was banking on to generate revenue. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perfect Pair : 2 College-Bound Seniors Max the SAT--and They're Not the First at Peninsula High to Do It By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Hollywood Ending for Writers : Movies: Graduate students in screenwriting make their first sale, and it's a big one--they get $1 million for an action thriller. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gala Raises $220,000 for School District By Kim Kowsky
Obituaries
A Code of Honor : Program Instills Black Youth With Discipline to Succeed By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Hit, Killed While Waiting at Call Box : Accident: Driver of the car that struck her on the Ventura Freeway is arrested. By Alicia Di Rado and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VAN NUYS : Man Who Ran Over Officer Is Charged By Thom Mrozek
PACOIMA : Caring Community Helps Class Earn Trip By Carmen Valencia
Northeast Valley : Council Candidates Tout Endorsements By Jack Cheevers
VAN NUYS : Dog Owner Receives 4-Month Jail Term By Matthew Heller
Students Recall Chavez for Cinco de Mayo By Carmen Valencia and Jill Leovy
VAN NUYS : Residents Oppose Planned Pawnshop By Jeff Schnaufer
ENCINO : 100 Residents Trained to Track Taggers By Scott Glover
RESEDA : Anti-Gang Softball Program Planned By Jill Leovy
CANOGA PARK : Paperwork Delays Police Substation By Jill Leovy and Jim Herron Zamora
CALABASAS : Hot Line Created for Crime Tips By Kurt Pitzer
TARZANA : Recycling Program to Begin in June By Scott Glover
BURBANK : Residents' Views Back on the Air By Ed Bond
BURBANK : State Grant Sought to Plant 137 Trees By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Man, 18, Sentenced in Botched Robbery By Thom Mrozek
Mechanic Guilty of Smog-Test Fraud : Crime: The North Hollywood man becomes the 17th person convicted in county crackdown on auto-repair shops. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funding Disagreement May Derail Midday Metrolink Run By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woo and Riordan Agree to 6 Mayoral Debates : Politics: Whether those appearances will be enough for the voters is itself the subject of controversy. By Marc Lacey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Officers of Defunct Bank Indicted for Fraud : Crime: Federal grand jury charges them with 'straw borrowers' scheme to keep control of failing bank. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Infant's Shaking Death
2 Indicted in Escrow Fraud That Netted Over $6 Million By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Funds for Studio City Parking Lot By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 'Charter' School Idea Is Gaining Support
VENTURA : Water Rates Expected to Increase 13%
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Highland High School Delays Bid for Self-Rule By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : County Jail Faces Uncertain Fate Amid Budget Problems By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Restaurant Chain Under Investigation By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Court Hears Argument on Secrecy Case By Jenifer Warren and John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Charter' School Idea Gains Ventura Support By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Labor of Love for Healthier Babies : Health: Prenatal care for low-income women, including anti-smoking and food programs, has become a county priority. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Officers of Failed Bank Are Indicted : Crime: Pair charged with fraud and misuse of funds in an attempt to keep Thousand Oaks institution open. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Water Rates Expected to Rise 13% : Utilities: City officials say the increase over the next two years would fund new wells, a reservoir and improvements. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute May Derail Moorpark Metrolink Run : Transportation: Ventura County officials balk at funding request to keep midday trip to L.A. going. Train is averaging about 40 riders a day. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employees Win Battle for Holiday : Oak Park: School district workers finally get an extra vacation day to commemorate victory in the Gulf War. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County's Population Pushes Past 700,000 : Growth: Oxnard's 1.5% gain is one of the biggest increases. The report puts Ventura 48th among state's 58 counties. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viles Resigns From School Board Position By Jeff Meyers
THOUSAND OAKS : Consultant to Plan Access for Disabled By Stephanie Simon
Bancorp President Announces Resignation By Jane Hulse
Thousand Oaks : City Considering Nightspot Ordinance By Stephanie Simon
Tourism in County Ranks 12th in State By Peggy Y. Lee
SIMI VALLEY : Parks Agency Starts Trail Cleanup Effort By Brenda Day
SIMI VALLEY : Planners Ease Stand on Permit for Park By Brenda Day
Mail-In Registration Begins at 3 Colleges By Peggy Y. Lee
VENTURA : Electricity Cut Off to 4,400 Customers By Maia Davis
PORT HUENEME : City Delays Talks on Recycling Plant By Christopher Heredia
SANTA PAULA : Drug Investigation Results in 3 Arrests By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Border Patrol Examines Hotel's Worker Rolls By Jane Hulse
OAK VIEW : Pipe Bomb Found in Car at Ranch By Julie Fields
Judge Second-Guesses Instructions to Jury By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Decomposed Body of Woman Found in Hollow Column : Mystery: Victim is discovered inside brick structure after staff and tenants of mobile home park notice foul odor. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amphitheater in Costa Mesa May Be Run by Fair Board : Negotiations: State reportedly would take control of lease. Facility has been source of contention, litigation because of noise and traffic. By Kevin Johnson and Lynda Natali, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Health Care Delivery : Van Brings Medicine to Children of Poor at Five Elementary Schools in Santa Ana By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conroy Tightens Screws on Water Board : Investigation: Assemblyman urges Santa Margarita district to stop paying suspended officials. Acting general manager says the board could take additional action against the two as early as today. By Gregory Crouch and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council OKs Plans to Control Graffiti By Bill Billiter
SANTA ANA : Festivities Capped by Serious Note By Jon Nalick
COSTA MESA : City OKs Sharing of Playing Fields By Lynda Natali
NEWPORT BEACH : Panel to Consider Bay Access Limits By Bob Elston
BUENA PARK : Fedco to Put Store in Redevelopment Area By Debra Cano
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Students 'Eat Up' Cultural Diversity By Debra Cano
Countywide : Wheelie Expert Always Up for a Ride By Mimi Ko
ANAHEIM : Slide Equipment to Go Underground By Matt Lait
LAGUNA BEACH : Dogcatchers May Put Bite on Motorists By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : Planners Reject Fire Code Amendment By Frank Messina
LAKE FOREST : Final UPS Hijacker Suspect Court Bound By Frank Messina
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Plans to Widen La Paz Road OKd
Countywide : It's Back: Poison Shellfish Season
Thompson Urges Officials to Beat Recession With Vision : Policy: The prominent developer tried persuasion on a conference of 200 government leaders, including 14 city managers, at Cal State Fullerton. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 2, Killed by Hit-Run Driver; Only Known Witness Is 4-Year-Old
Carjackings Occur Twice Within Two Hours : Crime: Motorist in parking lot, deliveryman are victims in Costa Mesa. Neither is injured. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truce Reached in Dispute Over Huge New Health Facility : Medicine: Psychiatric department claims victory concerning the agreement with UCI Medical Center for use of the 81,000-square-foot building for mentally ill. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elementary Schools in County Win Honors From State : Education: 15 are listed by Distinguished Schools Program as among top 4%. Award ceremony planned. By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Guards Its Cash Cow: 3 Municipal Oil Wells : Revenue: Council learned Huntington Beach's black gold flow had been interrupted by a damaged pipeline. A new line will be paid off in three months. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stolen Collectibles Available for Re-Claiming in Costa Mesa : Investigation: Items include such personal treasures as antique pocket watches, class rings and coin collections. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Card Club Supporters Spend $13,532 on Stanton Campaign By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Sought as Witness in Double Slaying in Westminster : Crime: He is not considered a suspect in the shooting deaths of two men in a home, police say. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman's Body Discovered in Sleeping Bag; Boyfriend Held By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Recall Bid's Leader Criticized by Mayor By Danielle A. Fouquette
SPORTS
DiSarcina Pulls Angels Out of Five-Game Dive By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson's Free Throws Take Clippers to Limit : Game 4: Roberts also makes key baskets in 93-90 victory. Rockets miss their chances at the finish. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mussina Is His Masterly Self in Win : Baseball: Baltimore right-hander pitches a two-hitter, facing only 32 batters in a 3-0 victory over Minnesota. By Mark Maske, WASHINGTON POST
First Period Sets the Tone for Kings, 6-3 : NHL playoffs: Gretzky has one goal, two assists in victory over Canucks. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers' Wallach Gets a Hit in Nick of Time By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker Regains Form on Clay Against Steeb From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Mourning's Late Shot Sinks Celtics From Associated Press
NHL : Brown Lifts Blues Over Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mussina Shows Twins a Sequel, Pitches Two-Hitter From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants Recover, Pound Phillies From Associated Press
La Motta Has No Taste for Alphabet Soup By Mal Florence
COMMENTARY : Bettman's Decision Is Only First Step in Changing the NHL By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
Titans Lose; Garrido Worried About Making Playoffs By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTES : Volleyball Team Lands 6-9 Blocker
PREP ROUNDUP : Laguna Hills, Century Win in Track By Kim Kutcher
Kempton Completes Painful Outing, Beats Fullerton, 7-3 : College baseball: CSUN pitcher takes liner on bare hand, manages to finish 12th game in as many starts. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Clark Stays Focused This Time, Throws No-Hitter for Mater Dei By Martin Henderson
ROUNDUP : Suppan Zeros In on Chaminade and Crespi Wins Its 10th in a Row, 11-0
It's the End of the Road for Toros : Baseball: Cal State Dominguez Hills' hopes for a berth in postseason play are dashed by Cal State Los Angeles, 9-4. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Valencia Wins the Battle for Second By Tom Birschbach
FREEWAY LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sunderland Takes Victory Personally By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suns Talk as if They Control Laker Series By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barkley Must Show True Grit By Jim Murray
Webber Jumping to NBA : Basketball: Michigan star leaves after two years and two trips to NCAA championship game. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles Says She Will Play Again : Tennis: In the wake of stabbing incident, the top-ranked player gives no date for her return but says she just wants to get back and have fun. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McHale Makes Retirement Official After Hornets Eliminate Celtics Associated Press
Who'd Have Guessed Clippers Might Last Longer Than Suns? By Mike Downey
COMMENTARY : It Could Be Their Kind of Town By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS / UPDATE : LAKERS : Ainge Looks Around for Nicholson By Helene Elliott
NBA PLAYOFFS / UPDATE : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Chaney Says Rodman Is Leaving Pistons Associated Press
NBA PLAYOFFS / UPDATE : CLIPPERS : Vaught Sidelined by a Strained Back By Scott Howard-cooper
With 99th Playoff Goal, Gretzky Shows His Number Isn't Up Yet : Kings: More than the statistics, Gretzky is impressing by skating like the Great One of old. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Threats Made Against Giamatti, Records Show From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Snyder Fills In for Strawberry By Chris Dufresne
Chapman's Admission Due for Vote Tonight By Martin Beck
Move to SCC Helps Sharpen Her Skills By Martin Beck
AROUND THE MAJORS : Dawson to Have Surgery Today Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Dreamed of Being a Yankee By Bob Nightengale
She's Feeling No Pain : UCI's Kurtela Is Healthy at Last By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Racing Shifts to Turf Course When Soggy Main Track Declared Unsafe By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oronoz Commits to CS Northridge By Mike Hiserman
Racing Mourns the Loss of Strub : Santa Anita: Officials call him a gentleman and a giant in the sport. By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bargain Hunters Beware: Ibarra Has Upper Hand : Baseball: Because he is draft eligible after his sophomore year, the Loyola Marymount standout has the enviable bargaining position of declining a major league offer. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nykoluk at Home Around the Plate : Simi Valley's Talented Hitter Makes Himself Into a Catcher By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Bruins, Trojans Offered a Home-Court Advantage By Jeff Fellenzer
North, South Rosters Are Set for All-Star Baseball Game By Bob Rohwer
Trip for Yellowtail Resulted in Bonus Catch for Area Angler By Pete Thomas
Despite Loss, El Segundo Is in a League of Its Own By Rob Fernas
Thurston Home After Hospital Stay : College softball: Moorpark coach is released two days after collapsing at Dodger game. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's King of the Swing : Peninsula's Campbell Has Proved His Might at the Plate By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Named to Coach Burbank Basketball By Paige A. Leech
Ticket Demand for World Cup Dwarfs Supply : Soccer: Officials have public relations problem when insiders' requests for games in 1994 cannot be filled. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE BOXING : Armijo to Face Lopez Tonight
Westchester Forward Sanders Signs Letter With San Diego State By Sean Waters
CS Northridge Lands a Shooter : Recruiting: Matadors beat UC Santa Barbara to Oronoz, a 6-5 swingman who led Rancho Santiago in scoring. By Mike Hiserman and Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
She batted her way to Southern Section player-of-the-year... By Dana Haddad
Sollod Quits Job at Royal to Pursue Graduate Degree By John Ortega
Kempton Takes Over Role as Northridge Ace
Chatsworth's Wallace to Draw Start for Cubs
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