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What happened on April 01, 1994
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Angels '94 : CALIFORNIA ANGELS : A Whole New Ballgame?
Singapore Affirms Flogging of American : Southeast Asia: Michael Fay, 18, shows no emotion at sentencing for spray-painting 18 cars. Order that he get six strokes of a cane draws worldwide attention. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palimony Cases Bring Out Lurid Side of Lush Lives : Lawsuit: If Claire Maglica prevails in her claim for $150 million she will establish a record. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visions of the West : * 'Desert Dreams: The Art of Maynard Dixon' will feature the painter's Southwest landscapes and drawings, poems and letters. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Life of the Blues : * Randy Rich has had a few other jobs, but mostly he's made his way by playing his music on the L. A. bar and club circuit. RAY BENNETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Bennett is a frequent contributor to The Times
World IN BRIEF : UKRAINE : Chernobyl Reactors Unsafe, Agency Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
LAPD's 'Wall' May Topple as Part of Entrance Exam : Police: Scaling the six-foot barrier is a key obstacle for applicants, particularly women. Critics says it's obsolete. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicotine Study Suppressed, Waxman Says : Smoking: Philip Morris withheld findings of its own 1983 research on addiction, the California congressman charges. Another blow to the industry is seen. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Official: State Once Again in a Drought : Water: Winter precipitation was below levels seen during recent six-year dry period. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caucus of Latino Legislators Backs Brown : Campaign: Seven members praise the Democratic front-runner in race for governor. But support is not unanimous. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : N. Korea Urged to OK Full Inspections From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Postman Gets Probation, Fine for Thefts From Mail Associated Press
Older, Wiser Small Investors Taking Stock Slide in Stride KATHY M. KRISTOF and CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Official: State Is Again in a Drought : Water: Winter precipitation was below levels seen during recent six-year dry period. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Violence Overwhelms Paris Students' Parade Associated Press
Older, Wiser Small Investors Taking Stock Slide in Stride KATHY M. KRISTOF and CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
EPA Sewage Treatment Plan for San Diego Rejected Associated Press
Israel, PLO Move Fast in Resuming Talks KIM MURPHY and MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gene Therapy Used on Cholesterol Disorder : Medicine: The treatment has slowed the progression of heart disease in a woman with a rare malady. From Times staff and wire reports
It's All in the Timing PAUL DEAN
UFW Sets Off on Trek Back Into the Fields : Labor: With membership and influence flagging, the union says its 330-mile pilgrimage symbolizes a renewed commitment to the dreams of founder Cesar Chavez. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels '94 : How the West Could Be Won BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : A Piece Still Missing in Guatemala Peace Mosaic : Central America: Three-year deadlock in lengthy civil war is broken. But the question of atrocities remains unresolved. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels '94 : First to Worst: Braves Are the Best, and They're Bad in Big Apple MIKE PENNER
Security Plan Draws Skepticism From the Battle-Weary in Hebron : Mideast: Still reeling from mosque massacre, many consider outside observers 'useless.' MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Stellar Role : * The next few weeks will be ideal for viewing a nebula and star clusters--located close together in the early evening. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Jeff Schnaufer contributes regularly to The Times
Jazz Is Closest to His Heart : * Bob Sheppard and his modern-minded quartet will play originals and 'experiment' with sounds at Common Grounds in Northridge. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
S. Africa Declares State of Emergency in Natal Province : Violence: De Klerk sends troops into Zulu-dominated region, where Chief Buthelezi opposes this month's national all-race elections. Mandela applauds crackdown. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When It Comes to the Sartorial Easter Parade, Spring Is in the Flair ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
THE TIMES POLL : Californians' Approval of Clinton at High Point CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Feeling Betrayed by Science : A scandal over faked data in a breast cancer study has left patients reeling and a pioneering doctor in disgrace. It also has heightened fears about human experiments. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
World Perspective : Will Korea's Truce Hold? Research by CHRIS ERSKINE / Los Angeles Times
School Head in Prom Dispute Is Reinstated From Associated Press
Clash of 2 Views Spawns Serious Whitewater Question : Inquiry: RTC civil servants and White House aides saw their actions surrounding the hiring of partisan lawyer Jay B. Stephens as normal. JAMES RISEN and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Amtrak to Ban Smoking on Short, Medium Runs Associated Press
Times Names Theater Critic
Blast in French Reactor Kills 1; No Leaks Found Reuters
World IN BRIEF : PERSIAN GULF : 2 Million Gallons of Oil Spill Into Sea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Warns Against Guatemala Travel Times Wire Services
High Court Rejects Ban on Sale of Recyclable Trash MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
U.S. Aiming to Expand Radio Disaster Net From Associated Press
A Shrine Rises in Mourning : Supermarket Parking Lot Becomes Memorial to Slain Japanese Students DEBORAH SCHOCH and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Slaying Suspects Share a Past Marred by Crime PAUL FELDMAN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cross-Fire : Student, Science Fair Clash Over Ban on Gunshot Project TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Recall Emerging as Campaign of Paradoxes : Election: The longtime lawmaker is fighting for his political life at a time when he had planned to leave it. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Panel Seeks to Expel 29 in Cheating Scandal ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-GI Executed for '78 Murder of Prostitute From Associated Press
2 Shot to Death, Suspect Wounded in Northridge Robbery
Rags-to-Riches Fortune at Stake in Palimony Suit : Trial: Woman says she deserves half of $300-million empire. Man says they agreed to keep property separate. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Palimony Trial Catches Nation's Eye LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Signs Education Law That Sets U.S. Standards : Learning: President visits elementary school for the ceremony. Act provides $700 million for states and districts that adopt the guidelines. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Drawing Board : * Sylmar's Century Gallery is displaying five artists' initial sketches alongside their finished works. 'Sketchy Beginnings' offers the public a rare insight into inspiration. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
Body of Suspect in Scripps Case Is Discovered From Times Wire Services
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Pleasant Half of the World : * Mezzomondo is casually elegant, serving up tasty common northern Italian dishes and some inventive ones. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Dean Conklin; Fought for Abused Children MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uke's Rebuke: Out $90,000 and Out of the Running PATT MORRISON
Albert Goldman; Biographer of Presley, Lennon From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Progress Report : * Here's the lowdown on nature's shakedown: what closed after the quake, what paused to recoup, and what's open again. GERI COOK
Angels '94 : Chili : Davis Is Secure in His Designated Spot Despite the Presence of Close Friend Bo JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels '94 : PLAYER PROFILES
Angels '94 : Platoon System Is Angels' Method to Madness Behind the Plate : Catchers: Chris Turner and Greg Myers will share time in hopes of establishing themselves at the position. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY VOGUE / CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS : Return to 'Age of Innocence' : * Prom gowns are returning to pink and dainty--but they are still paired with Docs industrial boots. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
So, Maybe Blonds Do Have More Fun DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Quick Trip Through History BETTY GOODWIN
To Our Readers
Angels '94 : Trivia Time: How Well Do You Remember These California Angels?
SILK : Savor your $9.95 T-shirts while you can. This rich fabric may once again become the cloth of kings. S. J. DIAMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angels '94 : Compulsive Will to Win Separates Curtis From His Demons : Outfield: Taking a cue from Pete Rose, he feels he must play up to his full potential at all times to achieve star status. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Call to Colors : Flowers add drama to a garden. But experts say to start with a plan. SUSAN HEEGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger writes regularly about gardening for The Times
Blending Cafe Families : * The new Cobalt Cafe, bigger and acoustically superior to the old Cobalt, draws poets from its former location, plus loyalists from the old Storyteller. SUSAN HEEGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger writes regularly for The Times.
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Rapper's Message for the Eyes, Not Ears : THE ICE OPINION, by Ice-T as told to Heidi Siegmund, St. Martin's Press, $17.9, 199 pages ALEX RAKSIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well-Heeled Women Lead the Pack Now That It's Bell Weather JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Flight to Yesteryear : * Burbank Airport, which opened in 1930 and was once the area's aviation hub, bears Hollywood's imprint. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Good Things Come in Small Packages : * 'Mud' tells the story of a woman who wants out of an Appalachian shack--and an unfulfilling existence. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Off the Edge ROSE APODACA JONES
Homage to Dracula : * The musical 'V.A.M.P.' will premiere tonight at West End Playhouse in Van Nuys. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
Celestial Love Stories JEFF SCHNAUFER
See You Later, Alligator Skin JANICE L. JONES
BUSINESS
Defections, Merger Shake Up Closed World : Hollywood: Breakup of Breslauer, Jacobson, Rutman & Chapman changes the status quo of managers' world. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Debora Vrana, Times correspondent
REAL ESTATE : Irvine Co. Mulling Possible Repeat of Public Stock Offering Debora Vrana, Times correspondent
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chrysler Unveils Major Upgrade From Reuters
High-Tech Firms Applaud Easing of Limits on Exports : Trade: Officials project market for such goods could reach $150 billion during the next 10 years. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Building Permits Jump 78% for Jan., Feb. : Construction: More than 1,100 permits for new single-family and multifamily housing units were issued during the first two months this year. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate Debora Vrana, Times correspondent
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Presley, Lenders Finalize Plans for Restructuring : Home building: Creditors would get a 70% stake in the Newport Beach company under the agreement, which still must be approved by shareholders. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
America West Cuts Fares; Others Join In From Staff and Wire Services
Markets
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A WILD QUARTER ON WALL STREET : Bulls See Values in Selloff, But Many Fear New Slide TOM PETRUNO
Real Estate Debora Vrana, Times correspondent
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Voluntarily Recalls 204,000 Minivans From Bloomberg Business News
Clinton Tries to Calm Stock Market Jitters DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Winner Emerges After Grumman Deadline Passes : Defense: Northrop and Martin Marietta are to be informed on Monday which suitor had the best offer. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rising Yen Threatens Japan's Economic Recovery : Trade: Strong currency could thwart domestic growth. U.S. study accuses Tokyo of maintaining the most restrictive trade barriers in the world. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Trade Report Warns Japan From Reuters
Plaza Home Mortgage Reports $6.6-Million Profit for '93
A WILD QUARTER ON WALL STREET : Dow Takes a Beating, but Closes Slightly Higher From Times Staff and Wire Services
Fox Preparing to Unveil New Channel JOHN LIPPMAN
Lower Egg Prices at Easter Are No Bargain DENISE GELLENE
Easter Gifts Make Retailers Hop for Joy From ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Plead Innocent in Honda Case : Courts: The former executives, one a Laguna Hills man, are accused of defrauding the car firm of millions of dollars in kickback scheme. From Associated Press
Cybernetics Gets Stake in Firm in Stock Swap
Latinas Gaining On Latinos in Management, Survey Finds DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
London Publisher Buys Software Toolworks : Communications: Pearson Inc.'s acquisition reflects how crucial media giants believe electronic software will be to the future of their businesses. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Circuit Breakers:' Air Bag or Band-Aid? : Stocks: Wall Street is divided on anti-crash rules that apply the brakes in a steep market decline. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ABC-TV President Mandala Announces Retirement
A WILD QUARTER ON WALL STREET : Stocks Survive a Roller Coaster Day : Dow Takes a Beating, but Closes Slightly Higher From Times Wire Services
SPORTS
LOS ALAMITOS : Harness Racing Faces an Uncertain Future STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Bolen, It's Worth the Weight
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Jim Beam Stakes Winners Point the Way in Triple Crown Races BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Frustrated Snow Wants to Be Traded BOB NIGHTENGALE
NHL ROUNDUP : Shark Lead Over Ducks Is Extended to 10 Points From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Comes Way Back to Advance in Tournament STEVE KRESAL
NBA ROUNDUP : Silence Is Golden for Norman in Milwaukee From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : WOMEN : Field of 16 Announced for New NIT Tournament Associated Press
Olazabal Sets Course Record With a 63, Leads by Four Shots Associated Press
Ducks' Hopes for Playoffs Dim : NHL: Anaheim loses to Edmonton, 3-2, in overtime. San Jose needs only three more points to clinch playoff berth. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Downed by Edmonton in Overtime, 3-2 : Hockey: Oilers' Arnott scores first and last goals to give Oilers their first win over Anaheim. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Girls From Alemany Receive All-State Basketball Recognition STEVE ELLING
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : MEN : Boycott Talk Not Quite Over Without Minority Changes GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
How the Fallen Are Mighty : Lebeau's Move From Canadiens to Ducks Says It All ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Hope to Get Maximum Scoring by Signing Prospect ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Much Richer Fuller Chooses Eagles From Staff and Wire Reports
Sports Fan Clinton Has Become Fair Game for ESPN MAL FLORENCE
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Woodbridge More Than Happy to Show Irvine Who's No. 1 MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Much Richer Fuller Chooses Eagles From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : No. 1 El Toro Rolls Past Dana Hills MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Fooling! Charlotte's the Final Stop MIKE DOWNEY
Clippers Return Home, but Keep Losing : Pro basketball: Wilkins scores 28, but effort is poor in 117-102 loss to Suns before sellout crowd. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dependable Dollas : Mighty Duck Defenseman Doesn't Grab Spotlight, but Still Shines for Team ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meyers Rebounds, Looks for a Wider Broadcasting Role LARRY STEWART
Dreifort, Park Are Major Players : Freeway series: Announcement due that both have made Dodgers. Park will become first Korean in the big leagues. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Macho Men Ready to Rumble : Van Nuys' 5-5 1/2 Buffo Muscles Up for 'World's Toughest Man' Title FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Johnsen, Stealing Time Is All the Time : Softball: Southern Section record will fall soon to Woodbridge center fielder. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Gets Wish, Now He's Stuck MIKE PENNER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FINAL FOURS : Speed Demon : North Carolina's Marion Jones Gets Tar Heels Out Front Fast EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FINAL FOURS : Hogging the Spotlight : Richardson's Razorbacks, the Toast of Arkansas, Take to National Stage MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan's New Career Takes Off in Double-A : Baseball: Former NBA great believes playing with Birmingham will make or break him as a baseball player. From Associated Press
Open House to Honor Former Coach Ambrose
Birmingham's Lincoln Commits to Bring Versatility to Northridge Track Program JOHN ORTEGA
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Moorpark Pulls Out 7-6 Victory in Bottom of 9th
PREP SWIMMING ROUNDUP : El Toro Gets Double Victory Over Mission Viejo ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ask Anita Wins Feature, Turkana Is Disqualified Associated Press
Starting Defensive End Woods Leaves Rams for Redskins' Deal T.J. SIMERS
Ruthless Streak : When Angel Center Fielder Chad Curtis Says He'll Do Anything to Win, He Means It BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quance Wins 200 Breaststroke for 7th U.S. Title
Escamilla, Collins, Sebek Honored
ROUNDUP : Edison Routs Marina in Sunset Meet
Lakers Have a Shot, but Can't Get It Off : Pro basketball: Johnson is 2-1 as coach and not happy with after blow opportunities in 95-92 loss to the SuperSonics. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : A World of Difference for Worrell TIM KAWAKAMI
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS / MINORS : 12-Hour Bus Rides Await Jordan Associated Press
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : San Clemente Knocks Off Capistrano Valley
UPPER DECK BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Troy Misses Chances, Goes Down Swinging to Cooper City JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : After Landing Job at Kansas, Rees Decides There's No Place Like Home JEFF FELLENZER
Community College Roundup
College Basketball / Daily Report Associated Press
A Happy Camper : Underrated at Rio Mesa, and Overlooked in Draft, Ayala Makes It in Seattle JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morgan Back in Forefront at Newbury Park PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIOR GOLF / THE TRADITION : Floyd Takes the Lead With a 65, but January's 67 Steals the Show DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Raggedy in 4-3 Setback : High school baseball: In St. Paul tournament, Knights make four errors and don't hit in clutch while losing to La Mirada. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Beats Wisconsin in Tennis Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Chaminade Rallies Past Montclair Prep
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
EL SEGUNDO : Suspect Held in Attempted Murder of Trial Witness
ORANGE : School Employees Threaten to Strike MARTIN MILLER
Animal Program May Move : Wildlife: A Simi Valley rehabilitation and release effort might find a new home at the Point Mugu Navy base. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Buddhist Federation to Join Celebration JOHN DART
Angels Try Bear Mascots to Lure Kids, Lead Cheer MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Soup Kitchen Plans Egg Hunt, Dinner WILLSON CUMMER
Firm Plans to Ask Voters to OK Landfill
Veterans Group Gets OK to Serve Alcohol JULIE TAMAKI
Mall Flap Called a Blow for Free Speech : Civil liberties: Marijuana activists will be allowed to gather signatures in a Palmdale shopping center. JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Dietetic Group Seeks Moorhead's Support ED BOND
CALABASAS : Court Rejects Soka's Bid for Separate Trial AARON CURTISS
YORBA LINDA : Forum to Address Health Care Reform MIMI KO
NEWPORT BEACH : City Studying Costs of Annexing Area SHELBY GRAD
THOUSAND OAKS : Festival Abandons Child-Care Tent Idea MATTHEW MOSK
City Finds $2.2-Million Windfall in Its Budget : Ventura: The unexpected boost in revenues and fees may help officials avoid layoffs in the police and fire departments. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paying the Price of Doing 'God's Work' : Somalia: Unwilling to risk U.S. lives, we stretched the rules and Somalis died. A. J. BACEVICH, A.J. Bacevich is executive director of the Foreign Policy Institute at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in Washington. and
Economic Sunshine, With a Chance of Rain : Forecast points upward, but interest rates cause worry
U.S. Alleges Fraud by Health Plan in Encino ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Community College Board OKs Pay Hikes for 3 Groups
ENCINO : Alternative Sites Sought for Waste KAY HWANGBO
Soka's Bid for Separate Trials Rejected AARON CURTISS
Navy Cancels Its Search for Wayward Sea Lion PATRICK McCARTNEY
SIMI VALLEY : Acquitted Man Wants Bomb Case Reopened SCOTT HADLY
CYPRESS : City OKs 2nd-Unit Additions to Lots MIMI KO
O.C. PLATFORM : Why Secrecy in Shooting Probe? Nick Novick is a retired Orange County deputy district attorney with nearly 19 years of criminal prosecution experience. He comments on the procedures and decisions in the case involving the shooting death of Deputy Darryn L. Robins by Deputy Brian P. Scanlan during a training exercise. and
The Last Gasp of a Moribund System : Mexico: The ruling party goes through the motions for a candidate who's banking all on a ghost. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a political scientist who teaches at Mexican and U.S. universities. His latest book is "Utopia Unarmed: The Latin American Left After the Cold War" (Alfred A. Knopf, 1993).
Fillmore Opens Escrow to Buy Quake-Damaged Theater CONSTANCE SOMMER
2 Supervisors Reject Hospital Proposal DARYL KELLEY
CANOGA PARK : NASA Chief Gives Qualified Praise to Rocketdyne
State to Buy 2 Properties Near Airport : Santa Paula: Owners of the houses destroyed in a 1992 plane crash say that splitting $250,000 is too little too late. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Men Fatally Shot During Argument
LOS ANGELES : Juror's Emergency Forces Delay in King Civil Trial
Initiative Sought on Health Care : Elections: Coalition advocates single-payer system in California patterned after Medicare. Leaders criticize insurance industry ads attacking Clinton plan. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Fires Shots at Teen in Park
Judge Alters Candidacy Statement of County Schools Chief BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monthly Report
LOS ANGELES : Malls Cannot Keep Out Protesters, ACLU Says
Health Care
MTA Criticized Over Rail Line Funding HENRY CHU
Campaign Calendar
Proposed Shelter Runs Into New Obstacle : Social services: Project is re-evaluated because fuel tanks are near a Navy site that would be used to house homeless people. SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENICE : 19-Year-Old Man Arrested in Slaying of Motorist
Memories of Wildfires Past
2 County Sites to Receive Face Lift : Beautification: State agency approves funds to landscape entrance to Newbury Park and restore historic train depot near Simi Valley. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Jury to Weigh Death Penalty for Killer THOM MROZEK
Countywide : Group Plans Cancer Information Push DEBRA CANO
Felon Arrested in Newport Faces 'Strike 3' : Law: In the second case of its kind in the county, prosecutors are targeting a convicted robber and burglar who was holding a loaded weapon when stopped by police, authorities say. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Recall Vote Could Hit Home in Rent-Control Debate NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN and ALAN C. MILLER and HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Held in Double-Shooting Deaths : Crime: Two brothers were killed as they fixed a car in a parking lot. Police are looking for a third suspect. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Commercial Filmed at State Park Beach LEN HALL
GLENDALE : Ruptured Gas Main Forces Evacuation JENNIFER OLDHAM
CYPRESS : School's Land Use Request Rejected MIMI KO
OJAI : Plans for Bookstore in Bank Put on Hold JEFF McDONALD
LA PALMA : Hospital to Have Free Seniors Health Fair
Marchers Follow Path of Chavez : Labor: Residents in streets of San Fernando and new UFW leaders in fields of Central Valley pay tribute. MARK ARAX and MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Radar Speed Trailer Use Planned MIMI KO
OJAI : City's Help Urged for Skateboard Park JEFF McDONALD
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Gem in Newport
PLATFORM : L.A. Is More Than Its City Limits Cmdr. DAN WATSON is a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. He comments on an ACLU report noting that 83% of officers live outside the city limits: and
Top Air Pollution Penalties
Lifting the 'Spirit of California' : Aerospace: Over 10,000 join Northrop christening of B-2. Lawmakers urge support for bomber program. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting in Game Shape : After a Shaky Off-Season, the Big A Is Ready, Eager for Call to 'Play Ball!' MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates' Sole Opponent Is Disqualified From Race : Courts: Bonnie Rae Streeter failed to meet state-mandated requirements to run for sheriff, judge rules. She, however, vows to continue her campaign and seek write-in votes. BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mall Firm Fined for Laundering Donations : Crime: Ex-manager of Northridge Fashion Center admits illegal contributions to Bernson and others. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 1 Hurt in 'Rave' Party Shootings : Violence: More than 100 youths were attending spring break dance when brawl erupted at Westlake club. One man is arrested on murder charge in connection with the second attack. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breaking Camp for Homeless : Eviction: Residents of encampment beside the San Diego Freeway collect possessions and get ready to move to parts unknown. The squatters must leave by Sunday, Caltrans officials say. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : After-School Care Program Approved CHRISTINA LIMA
Man Who Was Shot to Death in Boarding House Is Identified
Many Barely Beat State Deadline for Quake Aid : Canoga Park: Disaster Unemployment Assistance offers cash payments to owners of small businesses. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Get an Early Start on Getaways KAY SAILLANT
Civil Rights Suit Filed Against Westminster : Courts: Escalating a long battle, firefighters union claims its top officials were victims of political retribution. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN RIGHTS : Wearing the Veil, Under Penalty of Death : In their quest to root out 'Western corruption,' Islamic fundamentalists declare open season on Algerian women. FATIMA B., Fatima B. is the pseudonym for a 22-year-old Algerian woman. This article was translated by the French Committee for Intellectuals for Freedom House, a human-rights group based in New York.
Calabasas Expects Painless Budget Process KURT PITZER
LOS ANGELES : Family of Woman Slain by Officers Seeks $20 Million
Major Art Robbery Case Gets More Abstract : Suit: Brother challenges sister's ownership of the works, which were recovered last year after a theft from a Northridge storage unit. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed, 2 Hurt in Gang Fight GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Pedestrian Crossing Highway Hit, Killed FERNANDO ROMERO
VENTURA : 4 Local Residents Arrested in Reno MATTHEW MOSK
Job Hungry : 2,000 Line Up for About 200 DMV Openings LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Fire Dispatchers' Benefits May Be Cut TERRY SPENCER and MARTIN MILLER
Plan Would Streamline Hazardous Waste Inspections : Consolidation: Fire Department could lose up to 11 jobs. Union leaders call the idea a 'get even' scheme. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Jury Mulls Murder, Robbery Charges THOM MROZEK
Rams Ignore Deadline for Vacating Practice Facility MATT LAIT and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gay Leaders Condemn Ruling in Boy Scouts Case : Courts: L.A. Unified board member says he will try to end the organization's access to students during the school day. BETTINA BOXALL and TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Many Schools to Scale Back Annual Mock Quake Drill BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonald's Lets Downey Lease Expire : Landmark: Corporate action virtually rules out any chance of preserving historic food stand. City officials say negotiations to save the restaurant are over. GREG MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION VIEJO : Roller Hockey Finds Friends on Council FRANK MESSINA
2 Japanese Students Slain
Mistakes
NASA Chief Visits Rocketdyne JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Children Get Preview of College JON NALICK
New Twist in Case of the Missing Masterpieces : Crime: Artworks were recovered in August. But now brother of the woman who says she owns them has filed suit, saying she stole them from their late socialite sister. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Against Timothy Leary Follower Dropped After 22 Years RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Parents to Get 1st Picks on School Choices : Education: The district is ahead of most others in the county in implementing a state-mandated program. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Current Thinking on Tests for EMFs DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDEN GROVE : Siberian Students Visit High School JON NALICK
Obituaries
Countywide : Mexican American Group Elects Leaders MIMI KO
Ransom Note Came in Montana Cattleman's Death : Crime: Ranch hand being held in connection with a 1986 O.C. slaying is called one of the prime suspects. From Associated Press
PORT HUENEME : Cold-Storage Shed May Be Built for Firm PATRICK McCARTNEY
School Officials Might Sell 1,800 Acres in Wood Ranch : Simi Valley: Board will discuss possible sale of land that it gained after developer failed to build campus. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Says Cable Firm Broke Its Promises : Oxnard: Task force finds that Jones Intercable did not upgrade equipment or provide enough local programming. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GRANADA HILLS : Copter Saves 2 Boys Trapped by Rattlesnakes CHIP JOHNSON
Crime Plummets at Beaches Since Debut of Curfews : Law enforcement: State says more families and groups are having fun without alcohol in year since 10 p.m. closure began. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Grant Nudges Disneyland Resort Plans Forward : Development: The $30-million contribution will go toward construction of a $223-million parking structure if expansion project proposed for Anaheim takes place. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Won't Be Like Old Times When Eagles Come to Town Dana Parsons
EPA Denies Permit for Waste Burner : Environment: Foes of the high desert facility applaud the decision. National Cement says it will appeal. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 5 Indicted in Fatal Shooting at Motel DWAYNE BRAY
Easter Events : Here is a listing of Easter events scheduled through the weekend in Ventura County:
Suspension for Condom Display
Evening the Balkans Odds : Lifting the embargo might well save lives by deterring Serbia
Judging the Worth of Lost Lives RON HARRIS
Gregory Alan-Williams
ENTERTAINMENT
Top British Screenwriter Terminally Ill : Television: Dennis Potter, the creator of 'Singing Detective' and 'Pennies From Heaven,' has cancer of the liver and pancreas. He has two works for TV that he is rushing to complete. DAVID GRITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Toast for Kuralt and One for the Road HOWARD ROSENBERG
Suit Filed Over Troubled 'Jackson Family' Benefit CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Mystery in 'The House' : The multigenerational saga covering half a century of turmoil tries to pack an all-star cast into a condensed version of a bestseller. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
UCLA Merger With Hammer Museum OKd : Arts: The university will take control of operations, programs and financial affairs. The school's Wight Gallery and Grunwald Center will move into the cultural center. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Theater Reviews : Westminster Strains Itself to Fulfill 'Promises' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nascent Arts Group Seeks State Grant ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hours Added to Last Days of Fender Show : Art: The exhibit, which includes his first guitar, is breaking attendance records at the Fullerton Museum Center. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Demolition' Holding Steady at No. 2 DENNIS HUNT
'Mystery Science Theater,' 'Homicide' Win Peabodys : Radio/TV: Awards for excellence also go to 'Silverlake Life,' '60 Minutes' and NPR.
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Personnel Changes Catch Up With Pogues STEVE HOCHMAN
Dylan Debut Is Icing on Hester's Cake ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
KCBS Critics See Progress in Newsroom : Television: Councilman Alatorre and civic leaders say the station's management claims to be taking steps to improve the treatment of minorities, women and gays. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Art Alliance Picks Grant Winners
CBS Leads Lucci-Less Daytime Emmy Pack : Television: The 'All My Children' star is shut out after 14 losses, but still gets to host awards telecast May 25.
TV REVIEWS : 'Families' Studies U.S. Musical Styles CHRIS WILLMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Grief' an Endearing Mix of Humor, Poignancy KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Baby,' 'Madman' Hit the Midnight Circuit KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keaton's Uneasy Years With MGM BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's That Stomping? Here Comes 'Jurassic Park' DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : Internal Combustion Drives 'Tenor' Farce and Furious : The Long Beach Playhouse production tunes up the comedy with a bright tempo, serious casting and a sense of fun. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Scanlan's Humble House-and-Garden Works DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Few Big Laughs From Little 'Clifford' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Pantera Drives All the Way to No. 1 DENNIS HUNT
TV REVIEWS : 'Sister, Sister' Likable but Dysfunctional HOWARD ROSENBERG
A Campy Stage Version of 'Foxes,' for Sure, for Sure RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : Boris Has a Bad Dream : Mussorgsky's 'Boris Godunov' Is Subjected to a Revisionist Staging MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Murky Portrait of Serial Killer PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Jesus in Galilee' Focuses on the Land CHRIS WILLMAN
TV REVIEWS : 'Japan in America' Views Culture Clash MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
Theater Reviews : 'Baltimore Waltz' Turns on Life-Affirming Love NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Book Soup Bistro Stylish, Struggling MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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