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What happened on April 08, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Playing Couples in 'Threesome' : A film about sexual confusion and role-playing shouldn't be quite so grinningly content with itself. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Fighting a Chekhovian 'Demon' at the Taper : A superb budding ensemble performing in a new arena staging, brings to life the playwright's long, less-focused 'The Wood Demon.' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TELEVISION Dueling 'NYPD Blue' Campaigns: Viewers for... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Will 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Cassettes Clean Up? By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Monks Gaining on Bonnie Raitt By Dennis Hunt
No 'Leprechaun 2'
Museum Pieces From Vinny Golia By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RECORD REVIEW : Alumni Reunion a Milestone : *** HERBIE HANCOCK, WAYNE SHORTER, RON CARTER, TONY WILLIAMS, WALLACE RONEY : "Miles Davis Tribute" \o7 Qwest\f7 By Bill Kohlhaase
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Two Cops': An Arresting, Fresh Korean Comedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Verve Anniversary Bash a Celebration of the Present By Gene Seymour, NEWSDAY
'Holocaust': Keeping the Truth Alive--Again : Television: Well before 'Schindler's List,' a miniseries awakened millions to the horror of Nazi genocide. It returns to American airwaves for the first time in 15 years. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Benedetto Lupo: Still on Brink of Great Artistry By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cozy Claude's Can Warm the Hearth By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : 3 World Premieres From Composers Assn. By Timothy Mangan
ART REVIEW : Raising Questions, Looking for Meaning By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : Olmos' 'Lives in Hazard' Finally Airs By Howard Rosenberg
TV REVIEWS : 'Retooling America' Hits Home Tonight By Martin Zimmerman
Cornerstone's 'Twelfth Night' Blurs the Bard at Taper, Too By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Taper Brings the 'Demon' Back to Life By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / T.H. McCULLOH : Unlocking Allure of 'Secret Garden' : Orange Coast College Production of Children's Classic Captures Its Timeless Charm By T.H. Mcculloh
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony's Brahms Soars, Grieg Sinks By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'8 1/2' Scores High in Fellini Repertoire By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Still in Tops Form, but It's Not the Same Old Song : Pop music: Despite a 41-year past, Levi Stubbs and his band mates, who play this weekend in Cerritos, look to the future. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Singing the Praises of Still Another Roberts By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pub Crawl to Feature New Folks By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Can't Put Down C-SPAN's 'Booknotes' : Expect testimonials when TV's only regular national books-and-authors show celebrates its 5th anniversary Sunday. The praise will be deserved. By Howard Rosenberg
Following the Long, Strange Trip of 'Red Rock' : Movies: The 'cowboy noir' film, which has roamed from European theaters to film fest to HBO to film fest to video, finally gets a U.S. release. By Jane Galbraith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals : Oscar May Have a Lot to Do With It By Dennis Hunt
Same Time, Same Place--and, Yes, Same Festivals : Pop music: The Troubadours of Music and Crafts Festival is again scheduled opposite the Southern California Cajun & Zydeco Festival June 4-5. By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's Dicier: Cattle Futures or Owning a Club? : Jazz: 'Since we've been open, close to a thousand places have opened and closed,' says Don Randi, owner of the longest-running club in town, the Baked Potato. By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rediscovering That Old Magic : Jazz: Sans their late leader, a powerhouse Miles Davis group gets together for a tribute tour and recording. The results are fine even though it wasn't all smooth sailing. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
George Carlin Plans to Test Language Limits at Fox TV By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiddling Around With Revitalized Swedish Tradition : Folk music: The group Palle Nuh will play \o7 schottiches \f7 and \o7 polskas\f7 at a concert and dance at Ball Junior High School in Anaheim. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Dow Rises for Third Straight Day From Times Wire Services
Music Maven : Doug Morris Has Set the Tone for the Dinosaur-to-Diva Rise of Atlantic By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoe Manufacturer Vans Inc. Faces Union Vote : Labor: Dispute with the Orange County firm centers on workers' share of health benefits--which takes a large chunk of their pay. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Retail Sales Show Growth Spurt Fueled by Apparel : Economy: Activity also picks up in California. Chains with a major presence in the state mark surge in March business. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Attorney Accuses Ralphs of Overcharging at Some Stores : Supermarkets: The chain paid a fine in a similar case in 1992. The firm's president says remedial action has been taken. By George White and Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quake Tab for Insured Damage at $4.5 Billion : Claims: New industry estimates make the Jan. 17 Northridge temblor the No. 2 insurance disaster in U.S. history. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hotel Bel-Air Reported for Sale; Bought by Japanese in 1980s From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Businesses Plan Big Spending Spree : Economy: Commerce Department says 8% increase in '94 represents the most capital investment in five years. From Associated Press
U.S. Offers L.A. $3 Million to Lure Visitors : Quake recovery: Commerce Secretary Brown says tourism can be an engine of economic growth for the region. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power Turbine Project Saves Tech Center From Closing : Engineering: The thermodynamics testing program will keep the facility working and save 200 jobs. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Greenspan Sees Eventual Close of Gap in Workers' Incomes From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Market-Indexed CDs May Be Too Good to Be True By Tom Petruno
New York Times Names 2 Top Editors : Newspapers: Pulitzer winner Joseph Lelyveld becomes executive editor, with Eugene L. Roberts as managing editor. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Posts a Third Rise; Yields Ease From Times Staff and Wire Services
Teamsters Traveling a Rough, Narrow Road : Trucking: One of deregulation's effects on the union is 30,000 independent carriers that are taking away business. By Frank Swoboda, WASHINGTON POST
Deal Could Put Some Union Drivers Back in Truck Cabs By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Audio: Time Warner AudioBooks said Thursday it has... By Amy Harmon
Malone Expects Viacom's Debt to Derail Blockbuster Merger Plan By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Sees No Drama in 'Green Paper' By Alan Citron
STACKING UP SALES Total album and single sales of CDs and...
VIDEO FACTS "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story," a tale about...
Lead Mining Subsidiary Sold by Fluor to Renco Group : Divestiture: Terms are not disclosed. Doe Run operation had weighed heavily on company's profit in recent years. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western Digital Reports Record Revenue, Profits in Third Quarter : Earnings: The Irvine-based disk drive maker attributes the results to increased demand for multimedia computer systems. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Young Bargain Hunters Grin at Stock Slip : Investing: Falling prices give investors the chance to buy in at better prices. Smart investors buy when others sell. From Reuters
A Sunny Future for Sunglass Hut : Sales: The successful retailer plans to issue a mail-order catalogue and sell its products on cable television, as well as expand its outlets. From Staff and Wire Reports
MTI Technology Stock Offer Raises $33 Million : Computers: It is data-storage firm's first public offering. Investors garner an additional $15.3 million in own sale. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING : Independence One Hoping to Obtain Commercial Status Before End of Year Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
CaseWare Inc. of Irvine Receives $5-Million Venture Capital Infusion
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Statordyne Rings Up Two Major Sales
Hansen Natural Corp.: The Anaheim soda and juice...
Bergstrom's Children's Stores Accused of Shorting Workers : Labor: Suit by six current or former employees claims company refused to pay overtime as required by law. By Anne Michaud
Alpha Microsystems Posts Profit of $336,000 for Year
NEWS
Car-Pool Lanes on Freeways
Clinical Trials
Escalon to Close
Hillary Clinton's Futures Trading
4-Letter Words
New Research to Spare Simi Lab : Science: The Department of Energy, which had planned to shut down the site, will study a new technology for electrical generation. By Michael Parrish and Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GETTING SERIOUS: Actor Garrett Morris, who was recently... By James M. Gomez and Sheila Kern and Jerry Hicks
DEMOLITION: First, we learn that the Santa Monica Freeway... By Michael Arkush
ATTENTION CLASS: Some college instructors put their... By Kenneth R. Weiss
Incitement Charge Against Former SS Officer Dropped From Times Staff Writer
Clinton Pushes Mandates in Health Reform Message From Reuters
McDougal Offers to Sell Copies of Whitewater Papers From Associated Press
Mitterrand Aide a Suicide Reuters
David V. Cox; Inspiration for 'A Few Good Men'
Sir Robert Cockburn; Scientist Thwarted Nazi Radar
Marlon Riggs; Documentaries Won Awards
Dick Cary; Arranger, Pianist and Trumpeter With Jazz Greats By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John French; Beverly Hills Educator, Airport Commission Adviser By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Express Jet Lands Safely After Worker Attacks Crew Associated Press
Release of Silicone Study Delayed for Years : Health: Independent expert says 1975 mice test indicates substance in breast implants is very toxic. Dow Corning denies product hurt anyone. From Associated Press
Nuclear Plant Put on Alert After Safety System Fails Associated Press
U.S. Judge Rejects Warrantless Police Gun Searches in Chicago From Associated Press
Cats Linked to Human Plague in Southwest From Associated Press
Aburto: Man of Humble Origin, Grand Dreams : Mexico: The confessed triggerman in Colosio assassination 'wanted to be great,' acquaintance recalls. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Safety Hopes in Inglewood Rest on Curfew By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guards Hunt, Kill Premier in Rwanda By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Digging Deep to Craft New Budget Proposal : Spending: Mayor omits controversial initiatives. He will call for selling surpluses, consolidating social services. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu Leader 'Relaxed' as Tensions Rack Homeland : South Africa: Buthelezi shrugs off charges that his intransigence jeopardizes coming democratic elections. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspections of Steel-Frame Offices Urged By Sonia Nazario and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : A True Master of Disaster : For James Lee Witt, the worst of times have been the best of times. In his first year as FEMA director, he has revived the ailing agency and brought relief to catastrophe victims across the country. By Alan C. Miller and Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Palestinian Kills Israeli, Wounds 4; Travel Curbed By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hosokawa to Resign as Japanese Premier : Asia: He apologizes to nation for controversy over his personal finances. Parliament had been at impasse over dispute. His coalition took power last year after 38 years of Liberal Democratic rule. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Vote Against Motherhood, Says Rebuffed Candidate By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Children Die After Chickenpox : Health: Cause of death may have been a result of accompanying strep infections. Officials are monitoring cases. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying of Honors Student Detailed : Courts: Youth convicted in the killing testifies that Stuart A. Tay begged for help. Defendant masterminded the attack, witness says. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE / AIDS RESEARCH : Study Suggests AIDS Virus Can Cause Cancer By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Senate Votes to Repeal Inmate 'Bill of Rights' : Penal system: Targeted privileges include receipt of pornography and racist writings. Assembly may temper action. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting for a Slice of Smaller Transit Pie By Glenn F. Bunting
Zedillo Follows Tradition in Launching Campaign By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muslims Balk at Peace Talk With Serbs : Bosnia: Government is angered by Western indifference as eastern enclave of Gorazde is pounded by enemy artillery. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Won't Use Air Power to Stop Gorazde Attacks : Military: But officials suggest some U.N. forces might arrive at the besieged Bosnia city soon. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE : Death of Canada 'Right to Die' Advocate Triggers New Debate : Her legal battle and physician-assisted end spur chances for legislation to protect doctors who help perform euthanasia. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : German Leader Pictures Himself Like Clinton By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope John Paul Attends First Vatican Concert That Memorializes Holocaust : Religion: Pontiff looks on as concentration camp survivors light candles. American leads orchestra. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Fires Chemical Warfare Chief By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pakistan and India Rebuff U.S. Proposal : Asia: The two rival nations are cool to Strobe Talbott's plan for reducing danger of nuclear war. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Opinion Could Snarl President's Court Choices : Nomination: Some say Reagan-era Justice Department paper on appointment of lawmakers would bar Mitchell. White House officials disagree. By David Lauter and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Strongly Weighing Politician for Court Choice : Judiciary: Selection of Mitchell would mark a break with recent precedent. His experience in dealing with social issues is seen as a big plus. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Challenged on Cost of Health Care to Employers : Reform: Pizza chain chief tells the President his calculations are off, that a mandate to provide insurance for all workers will cost jobs. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Falls in Mud During Jog Reuters
Huffington Attacks Feinstein
Judge Rejects Warrantless Police Searches From Associated Press
FDA Objects to 19-Year Delay in Release of Implant Study : Health: Dow Corning failed to tell agency of research into adverse effect on mice of compound in silicone gel. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Brown Backs Roberti on Firearms Bill : Politics: State senator, who faces a recall, enlists the gubernatorial candidate as 'co-sponsor' of a measure to close loopholes in the ban on military-style assault weapons. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspections of Steel-Frame Buildings Urged By Sonia Nazario and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Star Witness Recounts Cold Facts of Tay Killing : Courts: Youth who admits his part in O.C. honor student's death testifies that friend Robert Chan orchestrated it. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wounded Youth Tells of Shooting in Chatsworth By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo Goes Home Again : Mexico: PRI's candidate kicks off campaign traditionally: He visits Mexicali, the town where he grew up. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : State Treasurer Backs Roberti Weapons Bill : Politics: Valley senator escalates his fight against recall campaign by gaining the support of Kathleen Brown. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Bank Robber Suspected in Other Holdups By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mame' Ages Gracefully : * Juliet Prowse reprises the lead role in the rousing musical at the Alex Theatre. John Bowab, who directed the star 20 years ago, returns to the helm. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
A Protest Out of Africa : * Mohamed Omer Bushara's stereotype-defying work reflects oppression in his native Sudan. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
Roll Over Beethoven : * Jeff Berlin leaves the violin and classical music behind to build a substantial reputation as a dynamic jazz/rock bassist. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : From Hot Dogs to the Penthouse : * Sports host Jim Rome's XTRA-AM radio show moves from West Hills to Hollywood. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Robert Koehler contributed to this column\f7
Star-Quality Clothing : * Celebrities' duds can perform in your closet after a visit to Cinema Glamour Shop. By Geri Cook
He Doesn't Need a Crutch : * Tenacious Degen Keppler overcame drugs and the loss of a limb to become a bodybuilder and sought-after trainer. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of the Blue : * Valley men publish newsletter for ex-IBM employees who have had to let go of a way of life. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Using Their Noodles : * The Pasta Shoppe in Montrose serves up tasty Italian dishes at bargain prices. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Staging Areas : * Labs and workshops in the Valley give playwrights a forum for developing their works in progress. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER REVIEW : Musical Has the Laughs but Not the Looks : * The tacky set design takes away from the satiric virtues of 'Vampire Asylum Malibu Point.' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You can satisfy your taste buds with some hard-to-find, regional dishes. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Max Jacobson writes regularly about restaurants for Valley Life!\f7
A Link With the Past : * 'Who Now Remembers?' at Glendale college is a psychological drama based on the Armenian massacre of 1915. Playwright Rideaux Baldwin says it has universal appeal. By Susan Armine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Armine is a Glendale writer\f7
Clothes-Minded Bit of Frivolity By Betty Goodwin
Teddies, Garters and Cleavage--Oh, My! By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Rethinking Our Appetite for Diet Overkill : CONSUMED \o7 by Michelle Stacey\f7 ; Simon & Schuster, $21, 237 pages By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tug of War : Consumers love the lower prices, but O.C. designers hate it when their merchandise shows up at swap meets or discount warehouses without their consent. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE FALL COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Itsy-Bitsy Chic By Jill Gerston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Decaffeinating Poetry : A series of readings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is helping to drag the spoken word out of gloomy coffeehouses and into the erudite digs of the rest of the fine arts. It's 'word jazz' without the java. By Lynell George
When Top Brass Polishes Its Image, It's Anything but Business as Usual By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Open Season By Rose Apodaca Jones
Today's Collectibles Were Once a Throne's Stone Away : A Good Imitation Can Be a Real Gem to Friends of Faux and Other Costume Jewelry By Kathy Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Times Change, It Gets Easier to Watch Yourself By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Win or Lose, the Ties Stand Out By Gaile Robinson
Forms of Flattery By Mary Rourke
Behind the Scenes : Leather Is Accessory to a Climb on the Roof
Study Finds Most Child Care Lacking : Family: Of children cared for in someone else's home, 56% of the providers were called only adequate. Another 35% were rated as inadequate. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defining the Standards By Elizabeth Mehren
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Hoax of Fame: A year ago this month, while a jury was... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Linkmeyer Looks Beyond Challenging Roberti in Recall Election By Cynthia H. Craft and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Symbolism of Flying Coach : Administrators of state-funded universities must see realities of hard times
CRIME WATCH : Striking Out
Black Art, American Art
When Silence Can Be Deafening : Rabin stays course; Arafat ducks speaking out
Didn't Eliot Ness Teach Us Anything? : Tobacco: Prohibition didn't work; banning cigarettes won't either, in a nation that refuses to believe the best evidence. By Joseph Honig, \o7 Joseph Honig is a television writer in Los Angeles\f7
. . . But They Do Create Good Jobs : Stock options are necessary growth tools for start-up firms. By Joseph I. Lieberman, \o7 Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.) is chairman of the Senate small business subcommittee on capital formation, competitiveness and economic opportunity. He is the author of a bill to reject the FASB proposal. \f7
Stock Options Aren't 'Free' Compensation : Executive pay: Shareholders may find down the road that undeserving managers own a big chunk of the company. By Calvin H. Johnson, \o7 Calvin Johnson is Andrews and Kurth Centennial professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law at Austin. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON NORTH KOREA : Creating a Nuclear Straw Man : There's no real evidence of a threat except in the eyes of a Pentagon needing to justify its two-war budget. By Eugene J. Carroll Jr., \o7 Eugene J. Carroll Jr., a retired Navy rear admiral, is director of the Center for Defense Information in Washington. \f7
CSU Campus Planners Get Local Input By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New School With Focus on Basics Is Year Off : Education: Efforts to design a program and select a campus in Ventura will delay the program's start. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Going Under? : Teacher's Classroom Hypnosis Provokes Trustees' Anxiety By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Sense of Direction : Multitalented Student Oversees School Production By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Harmony : Conductor Tries to Reprise Orchestra in Simi Valley By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SATICOY : Officials Sweep Lemons After Freeway Spill By Matthew Mosk
Voters' OK Sought for Weldon Landfill By Joanna M. Miller
Natural Gas Suppliers Face $16-Million Suit By Jeff Mcdonald
PORT HUENEME : City Won't Replace Recreation Director By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Man Hurt in Fall Off Roof of County Office By Matthew Mosk
ANACAPA ISLAND : Students to Uproot Invading Ice Plant By Tracy Wilson
OXNARD : Man Shot in Quarrel Over Parking Space By Julie Fields
2 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Chase By Matthew Mosk
SIMI VALLEY : Man Gets 48 Years for Molesting Girl By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Cut, Car Bashed in Gang Assault By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Accountant Given 10-Year Prison Term By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Historical Park Hit by Quake to Reopen By Mary F. Pols
Campaign Calendar
Conductor Seeks Encore for Local Orchestra : Simi Valley: New resident Philippe Fanjeaud gathers musicians to build a chamber ensemble. A previous attempt fell apart in 1990. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thousand Oaks Library to Reopen as Quake Repairs Continue : Recovery: The main branch will resume operations April 18 with bare floors and exposed girders but full shelves. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Sticker Shock : USC Safety Staff Slaps Warnings on Items at Risk of Being Stolen By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RLA Helps Compton Firm Land Contract : Business: $7-million deal with three phone companies is a lifesaver for minority-owned contractor. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWAT or Not? : Officer Who Realized Her Dream of Joining LAPD's Elite Says Offer May Be Too Little, Too Late By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepper Spray Proving to Be a Hot Product : Protection: Business is brisk at stores that sell the self-defense item. Buyers are crowding certification classes. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSEMEAD : Bodies of 3 Discovered in Apparent Murder-Suicide
LOS ANGELES : Policemen Accused of Firing at CHP Officer to Go to Trial
High-Tech Bus Fare Collection System Being Tested By John Hurst
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Tax Relief Deadline Extended for Fire Victims
LOS ANGELES : City to Pay $500,000 to Woman Hit by Parks Truck
LOS ANGELES : King's Eyesight Is Not Impaired, Doctor Testifies
TORRANCE : DDT Cleanup to Begin in 2 Back Yards Next Week
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Malibu Students Plant Trees at South-Central School
SIGNAL HILL : Minister Finds Infant in Bag on Church Doorstep
Man Faces Hate Crime Charge in Assault : Courts: Authorities say defendant attacked 70-year-old immigrant because of his ethnicity. By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Close and So Far : After 20 Years, American Finds His Vietnamese Girlfriend and Children Just Miles Away By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Reports $6 Million Income on $70 Million in Investments : Disclosure: The holdings make him the wealthiest city official by far. Reports show Ferraro and Braude with considerable stock portfolios. By James Rainey and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabbi Is Convicted of Money Conspiracy : Courts: Jury fails to reach verdicts on counts of bank fraud and charges that Abraham Low actually engaged in the laundering of cash, as distinct from conspiring to do so. It was his second trial. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
$13.5 Million Added to Coliseum Repair Funds : Recovery: FEMA allocation means that three-quarters of the money needed to finish on time has been committed. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fallen Hero's Fix: Sorry Addict or Responsibility Dodger? By Dana Parsons
Man Jailed in Hijacking of Big Rig Truck : Investigation: Authorities say suspect had problems driving the vehicle and was pursued by other truckers. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Lawsuits Are Promised Over State Test : Education: Attorney says he will file against eight school districts if parental consent is not sought before exam is taken. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Balks at Death Sentence : Courts: Valencia man's convicted killer is ordered to face a second trial to determine if he should be executed. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Motel Owners Urged to Hire Security Patrol By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Cuts in Book Budget Take Toll at Library By Jennifer Oldham
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : If You Patrol Here, Should You Live Here? By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUN VALLEY : Groundbreaking for Project Premature By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : Council Candidates Discuss Rebuilding By Miguel Bustillo
GLENDALE : Panel Backs Revised Sleepy Hollow Plan By Jennifer Oldham
English Instruction on TV and Video By Susan Byrnes
RESEDA : High School's Anti-Violence Efforts Praised By Susan Byrnes
Residents Warned About Con Artist By Jeff Schnaufer
Fire Inspections Due in Many Valley Areas By Teresa Ann Willis
RESEDA : New Complaints Spur Raid on Petting Zoo By Teresa Ann Willis
FULLERTON : Sea Lion Researchers to Relate Experiences By Willson Cummer
Risk of Neural Birth Defects Higher for Latinos, Study Finds
Court OKs Use of Minors in Police Liquor Sales Stings By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Homeless Man Held in Hate Crime : Courts: Edmond S. Antone, 45, pleads innocent to felony assault in attack on Armenian immigrant. By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Rejects Death for Killer of Armored Car Guard By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan for Sports Fields in Basin Due Study By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Voids Plans for Canyon Development : Courts: Ordinance giving city authority to approve more homes than anticipated by L.A. County is overturned. By Kurt Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Research to Spare Simi Lab From Closure : Science: The Department of Energy, which had planned to shut down the site, will study a new technology for electrical generation. By Michael Parrish and Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
14-Year-Old Is Convicted in Slaying of Friend, 9 By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts Group Will Restore Historic Complex By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : District Adopts AIDS Education Program : Schools: Sulphur Springs trustees vote to make pilot instruction offered in March an annual event. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : More Hearings on Compost Plan Ordered By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Killed in Head-On Collision By Douglas Alger
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : D.A. Asked to Review Voter Rolls
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Mobile-Home Park Managers Quit, Cite Pressure Over Election : Lancaster: Officials deny that the city asked the couple or a company hired to operate the facility to relax their style. Move is called a campaign ploy. By Sharon Moeser and Phil Sneiderman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Preserving the Pastoral : Neighbors Oppose Affordable Housing Plan for Saddleback Meadows By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange School Workers' Union Authorizes Strike By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Wild Bore for Pupils : Nature: Santa Ana fifth-graders have fun hiking, tracking animals and smelling sage and flowers in Rancho Mission Viejo Land Conservancy's Junior Wildlife Biologist Program. By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 to Be Tried for Murder in Beach Slaying : Courts: Judge finds it and other felony charges justified against teens accused in death of student struck by a paint roller rod. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Private Contractors Take on City Services By Frank Messina
Countywide : Campaign Against Child Abuse Begins By Mimi Ko
COSTA MESA : Probe of Conspiracy Charges Requested By Willson Cummer
IRVINE : New Middle School Going High Tech By Shelby Grad
Laguna Beach : City Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Leslie Earnest
ORANGE : Expert on Gangs Stresses Parental Role By Brian Ray Ballou
SANTA ANA : Teens Enlisted as Tutors, Role Models By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parking Shortage Concerns Council By Bill Billiter
ANAHEIM : Topless Bar's Liquor License Suspended By Terry Spencer
TUSTIN : Study Prompted by Cut in Library Hours By Bert Eljera
ANAHEIM : Nightclub Reopens After Getting Permit By Fernando Romero
2 Suspects Held in Credit Union Robbery : Crime: A tracking device enables police to quickly arrest them. Three others are still being sought. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catalina Air Crash Victim Identified as Laguna Man : Accident: Pilot of single-engine plane had radioed that he was in trouble and was trying to reach the island's airport when he crashed in a rugged canyon. By E.J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Shot in Gang Cross-Fire, Police Say
Griffith-Joyner, Driver Hurt in Hit-Run Crash By Fernando Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Mail Carrier Could Face Death Sentence, His Lawyer Says By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Man's Death Probed in L.A.
Laguna Beach Fire Victims Appeal Property Assessments : Real estate: 22 taxpayers contend appraisals are too high. County officials say some adjustments are possible. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men Rob Medical Office, Invade Home of 1 Victim By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL : Council Challengers See the City at Crossroads : Politics: Incumbents who say successes are evident will face political newcomers who are pushing for change in direction. By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Chides Santa Ana, Trash Hauler; Backs Smaller Firm By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest Driver After 3-City Chase : Crime: Stolen car is stopped after tires are punctured. Car may be linked to robberies. By Fernando Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Rome Says Questioning Was Justified By Mike Reilley
Arum Buys Out Goossen Operation From Staff and Wire Reports
Strong Effort by Martinez Is Not Enough for Dodgers : Baseball: He gives up only a first-inning run to Marlins, but Hammond, Harvey make that stand up. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MASTERS : Leaders Have a Wonderful Experience : Golf: 1987 champion Mize shoots 68 for one-shot advantage. Pin placements, wind toughen course. By John Cherwa, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Angels Lose, but Feel Special : Baseball: Early offense, victories give team confidence of a contender. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets Halt Slide, Defeat SuperSonics From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Flyer Opportunity Is Lost in Slow Motion From Associated Press
Shanahan, Janney Stay Hot Against Cold Kings From Associated Press
He Wouldn't Let the Moment Speak for Itself By Mal Florence
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankee Bats Hot Before Empty Seats From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Klesko Finds Instant Success With Braves From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : DeShields Won't Forget Strawberry By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Jackson's Latest Pales to Greatest By Bob Nightengale
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Top Teams in UCLA Tournament By Wendy Witherspoon
FIGURE SKATING : Kwan Admires Pros, but Stays a Step Ahead By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Valiant Nature Pulled Out of Saturday's Race By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Lions' 'Sultan' Exults After Early Failures By Gary Klein
Olympics The U.S. Olympic Committee did not invite skater... From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DOLE BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : Marina Steps Up by Beating Lakewood By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western's Humphries Puts a Stop to Aliso Niguel Offense By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Conrad Sets School Shotput Record in Brea-Olinda Girls' Track Victory
PREP NOTES : Boys' Soccer Coach at Canyon Resigns After Strong Season
Ex-Esperanza Golfer Leads Pro Tournament
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Brasher Helps Saddleback Beat Rancho Santiago
Father, Daughter Make Good Team at Chapman By Martin Beck
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Softball Team Takes Two From Biola
Cervantes Again Shouldering Load for Sylmar By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandell Good Enough for Granada Hills : Baseball: Senior loses no-hitter in sixth, but aided by three home runs, he holds on for 10-4 victory. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Victory by Royal Has Foreign Flavor
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Zeichick's Inside Job Propels Valley Rally
His Life Is One of Milestones By Mike Penner
THE MASTERS : Wild Day Is Seve Heaven By Jim Murray
This Kind of Tabasco Has Left Few Eyes Dry By Mike Downey
715 : It Was 20 Years Ago Today That Hank Aaron Eclipsed One of Sport's Most Magical Numbers, Breaking Babe Ruth's Home Run Record By Alan Drooz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jordan Enjoys Big League Day in Wrigley's Friendly Confines : Baseball: Before going to the minors, he gets two hits (and makes an error) against the Cubs. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One-Time Pitching Prodigy Passes On Tips to Next Generation : High school baseball: Fullerton ace Ryan Golisano is being tutored by Jim Derrington, the youngest pitcher to start a major league game. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheryl Miller's Latest Squabble: Parking and Barking By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Running FROM Trouble : LAPD's Rosa Malan Enables Kids at Risk to Get on Right Track By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Role Reversal for Woodard and Drucker : Basketball: Taft boys' coach of 13 years, fed up with system he says encourages cheating, takes over girls' team. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitching Could Be Ticket to Omaha : Baseball: The Titans' College World Series hopes are on the rise because of team's deep, solid staff. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concordia Signs Basketball Players
Golditch Accepts Offer to Play Golf at Cal
Rome, Everett Defend Their Positions By Mike Reilley
Arum Buys Out Goossen Operation By Sean Waters
Ohio State Considering an Offer to Play in Pigskin Classic By Jason H. Reid
Simi Valley Keeping Grip on Its Game
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