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What happened on April 10, 1994
BOOKS
Right for the Jugular : Here's a heart-thumping, stay-up-late novel that's worth its hype. : THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW: A Novel, \o7 By Allan Folsom (Little, Brown & Co.: $24.95; 608 pp.)\f7 By Robert Ward, \o7 Robert Ward's most recent novel, "The King of Cards," has just appeared in paperback from Washington Square Press\f7
A Magic Carpet Ride : THE GREAT LOS ANGELES SWINDLE: Oil, Stocks and Scandal During the Roaring Twenties, \o7 By Jules Tygiel (Oxford University Press: $25, 398 pp.; illustrated)\f7 By Greg Mitchell, \o7 Greg Mitchell is the author of "The Campaign of the Century: Upton Sinclair's Race for Governor of California and the Birth of Media Politics." He is writing a book about the Nixon-Douglas race for the U.S. Senate in 1950\f7
'You Can't Derange, or Re-arrange, Your Poems Again' : ONE ART: Letters, \o7 By Elizabeth Bishop Selected and edited by Robert Giroux (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $35; 668 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Unleashing a 'Human Cry' : FRANCIS BACON: His Life and Violent Times, \o7 By Andrew Sinclair (Crown: \f7 $30; 354 pp.) : THE GILDED GUTTER LIFE OF FRANCIS BACON, \o7 By Daniel Farson (Pantheon: $25; 293 pp.)\f7 By Jeffrey Hogrefe, \o7 Jeffrey Hogrefe, author of "O'Keeffe: The Life of An American Legend," (Bantam Paperback), is at work on a biography of Salvador Dali for Doubleday & Co. He lives in New York\f7
Nonfiction By Susan Reynolds
My Life as a Doggerelist, by CALVIN TRILLIN
Fiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
SARAJEVO: SURVIVAL GUIDE \o7 text by Miroslav Prstojevic... By Charles Solomon
IN TROUBLED WATERS \o7 by Beverly Coyle (Penguin: $9.95... By Charles Solomon
THE FIFTIES: A Women's Oral History \o7 by Brett Harvey... By Charles Solomon
BILL BRANDT: Photographs 1928-1983 \o7 edited with an... By Charles Solomon
FUNICULAR RAILWAYS: From Angels Flight to Shasta Springs... By Charles Solomon
ON MERMAID AVENUE \o7 by Binnie Kirshenbaum (Fromm: $8.95... By Charles Solomon
ALL THE LIVELONG DAY: The Meaning and Demeaning of Routine... By Charles Solomon
ATLAS OF RUSSIAN HISTORY: From 800 B.C. to the Present Day... By Charles Solomon
It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels : BREAK THE HEART OF ME, \o7 By Elizabeth Dewberry Vaughn (Nan A. Talese / Doubleday: $20; 289 pp.)\f7 By Susan Isaacs, \o7 Susan Isaacs is currently adapting her most recent novel, "After All These Years," for the screen\f7
A Thing of Beauty By Tom Nolan
Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994 By Suzanne Lummis, \o7 Suzanne Lummis is the founding director of the Los Angeles Poetry Festival\f7
NEWS
'Unnatural' Ax
Noir Hear This
House of Dispirit
Oscar Mired
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL By Michael Krikorian
The Cop Who Lives Next Door : Bucking the trend of Los Angeles officers residing outside city limits, Keith Thomas sees definite advantages to living near where he works in South-Central. By Keith Thomas, \o7 According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 83% of Los Angeles police officers live outside the city. Keith Thomas isn't one of them--and he wouldn't live anywhere but South-Central. The 34-year-old officer, who lives near the 77th Street Division station, grew up around South Hoover Street and attended Fremont High School. The nine-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department says his roots in the community make his job easier\f7 --\o7 and make residents feel more secure. Thomas was interviewed by Sandra Hernandez. and \f7
A New Way of Cutting Up the Pie : Skilled Management Will Be Needed to Mitigate Potential Conflict as Mexicans and Other Latin Americans Challenge African Americans at the Voting Booth By David R. Ayon, \o7 David R. Ayon, 37, teaches political science and Chicano studies courses at Loyola Marymount University, where he is also director of the Mexico Roundtable, a forum on U.S.-Mexico relations. and \f7
SPRING ROUNDUP : 'Riders Tying Run Tagged Out at Home By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Applications for Basketball League
TRACK : Cal State L.A. Women Edge Rival Cal Poly San Luis Obispo By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : South Gate Buries Jordan--With Help From the 'Dogs By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baseball Roundup By Roy Jurgens
Baseball Roundup By Tony Jones
Baseball Roundup By Roy Jurgens
Marriage Stands the Test of Time and Spans 2 Continents By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fewest Officers--4%--Live in Central L.A. : Law enforcement: Those who do say roots in the community make them better cops. But more important than where they live, the South Bureau commander says, is where their hearts lie. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Honors for 'Unsung Heroes'
N. UNIVERSITY PARK : Food Trucks Deliver Problems, Some Say By Sandra Hernandez
WATTS : Students Get Third Principal in a Year By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH : Training Offered to Entrepreneurs
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Weingart Y Holds Free Health Courses By Sandra Hernandez
LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Plaza de la Raza Is Aching to Grow By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Cal State L.A. Hops Aboard Metrolink By Mary Anne Perez
LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Concert to Help Pay Bills for Ill Boy, 13 By Mary Anne Perez
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Seminar for 1st-Time Home Buyers Today
LITTLE TOKYO : Deaths Add Urgency to Police Outpost Bid By Iris Yokoi
CHINATOWN : 2 Journalists to Be Honored
CHINATOWN : Group to Study How to Revive Businesses By Iris Yokoi
BELL GARDENS : 5 Families Win Suit Over Unsafe Housing By Mary Helen Berg
SOUTH GATE : New Reservoir Nearly Ready for Use By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : School's New Major Music to Their Ears By Mary Helen Berg
CRENSHAW : Cross-Country? This Team Crosses Pacific By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Education of Blacks to Be Forum Topic
PICO-UNION : Meeting Set on Plan to Hike Bus Fares By Jake Doherty
PICO-UNION : Prevention Is Theme of Health Fair
KOREATOWN : Police Station on Wheels Gets Funds By Robert J. Lopez
YMCA Needs Volunteers for Soccer Program
COVER STORY : she-nani-gans n. (Colloq.) 1.) nonsense; mischief 2.) the current state of local government affairs in the area known as the Hub Cities--Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Commerce, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate and Vernon--where experts say the political instability is a reflection of demographic and economic upheaval. By Mary Helen Berg
CITY ARTS : Minding Your Business By Iris Yokoi
Monday Deadline for Property Taxes
Successes Mount at Sheenway School--but So Do Bills By Deborah Hastings, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Applications Accepted for Journalism Workshop
ANALYSIS : Latinos Wait in Vain for Recruiters to Come Calling By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Assist : Help Once Came From Granddad, but Now He Looks for College Aid STORY BY CHARLES SMITH
Don't Bet Against This Determined Woman, Gambler With Midas Touch : Colorado: Virginia Lewis overcame an early abusive marriage and little formal education to strike it rich with casinos. She calls her career a cocktail party that she's being paid to attend. Her success also rests on strong work ethic and passion for perfection. By Sandy Shore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rents Ravaging Mobile Home Parks
Trustee Disputes Board's Lawyer
Hotel Maid's Reward Should Be Greater
Overdue Help for Poor Moms-to-Be
Taking Exception to Inquiry, Reporting in Deputy's Death
Stories After 2 Slayings Missed Point
There's Only 1 Chamber Spokesman
Crowded Dwellings Are Dangerous, Damaging
Hurtt Case Illustrates Need for Reforms
Too Much Trifling With Jury System
Handshake Ban Sets Bad Example for Athletes
Education Is the Key to the Coyote Problem
Evicted Barbers Are Heroes for Helping Homeless
Guns Are Not the Only Issue in Roberti Recall
Aid Programs Don't Meet Needs of Quake Victims
Crime Article Should Have Had a Follow-Up
Sewage Plan Threatens Health in Antelope Valley
Murder in Montana: Victims Included Rancher and Innocence : Crime: Wayne Stevenson's death was as if Ben Cartwright had been slain. A man sought by California on murder charge is accused. By David Foster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racial Discrimination Charges Raised in East Texas Public Housing : Segregation: HUD's Cisneros says days of separate housing for blacks and whites are over and points to integration in Vidor. But residents of 188 projects in state dispute his rosy conclusion. By Guy Gugliotta, WASHINGTON POST
Elusive Pharaoh Torments Historians : Egypt: Quest for the truth about Amenmesse leads to Valley of the Kings and a tomb--where he may, or may not, be buried. Dates of his rule are lost in antiquity. By Mimi Mann, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Project Rescues Brazil's Street Children By Tova Chapoval, REUTERS
Ancient Cures, Modern Medicine Clash : Korea: Traditional ways vie with new cures, not only for patients but for referrals and insurance reimbursement. By Laura King, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Better Safeguards Sought for Research Subjects : Medicine: Ethicists note that newer regulations focus heavily on informed consent, which was often absent in Cold War radiation experiments. But some want more scrutiny. By Martin Finucane, ASSOCIATED PRESS
It Wears Pelt Like Richest Fur, Denudes Marsh : Ecology: The nutria's insatiable vegetarian appetite puts Louisiana's floating islands of vegetation in peril. The state hopes to encourage trapping to reduce the population of the critters, also known as rat beaver or coypu. By Janet Mcconnaughey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pope Will Visit Baltimore \o7 Reuters\f7
Van Cliburn Happy to Be Back After an 11-Year Break : Music: Pianist says there is no substitute for live performance. He finds young people are discovering classical music and want to know about certain composers. By Mary Campbell, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florida Bay Ecosystem on Verge of Collapse; Experts Differ on Cause : Environment: Some blame diversion of fresh water for farming; others say pollution runoff is upsetting the balance of life. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Cyberspace 'Sheriff' Patrols Computer Frontier : Law enforcement: He has investigated more than a dozen computer crimes, including murder solicitation, child pornography and rape. By Ted Anthony, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singer Sledge Admits $95,000 Tax Evasion \o7 Reuters\f7
Researchers Develop Piano Keys of Synthetic Ivory That Feel Real : Science: Ban on use of elephant tusks prompted hunt for a substitute. New material's advantage is that its surface resembles that of ivory, making it easier to grip than plastic. By Joel Stashenko, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIT Student Charged in Software Giveaway \o7 Associated Press\f7
Harried Grandparents Experience Parenting, the Second Time Around : Lifestyle: Researchers say drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, unemployment and AIDS are largely to blame. When parents are unable or unwilling to care for their children, their own parents often step in. By Connie Cass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gore to Attend Signing of GATT in Morocco \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rescuing All Creatures, Soaked and Starving : Midwest: Wildlife CPR made a splash during last year's floods, saving cats, a possum, even a salamander. Now this animal rescue squad has found a permanent home and is busier than ever. By Ed White, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Youth's Hometown Backs Caning in Vandalism \o7 Reuters\f7
Florida to Pay Victims of '23 Racist Attack \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bosnia Rape Victims' Fight to Live Steals Time to Heal By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Back Has Potholes for Once-Idyllic Laguna Street : Recovery: A few plan to rebuild on fire-ravaged Buena Vista Way, but landslide fears, rancor and time take a toll. By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scoring of School Tests Found to Be Inaccurate : Education: Officials concede using too small a sample for many grades. O.C. had six cases with under 25% tallied. By Richard O'Reilly and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Garamendi's Campaign Running on Lean Funding : Politics: Although he lacks Kathleen Brown's base, the candidate for governor is not without resources. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Underscores Youth Officers' Peril : Law enforcement: Unarmed probation workers rely mostly on guile to handle increasingly dangerous juvenile offenders. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Ukraine in Accord to Shut Chernobyl By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG ABSENTEES: They'll be going to the polls in Irvine on... By Shelby Grad and Jerry Hicks
Scoring of School Tests Found to Be Inaccurate : Education: Officials concede they used only a handful of tests to rank some campuses in statewide exams. By Jodi Wilgoren and Richard O'Reilly, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marines on Alert as Americans Flee Rwanda Fighting : Central Africa: About 300 U.S. troops muster in neighboring Burundi, while rebels claim to be within 10 miles of capital. Clinton deplores 'tragic situation.' By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Policy Disputes Weaken Japan's Shaky Coalition By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Diet Clinic Tactics Draw Fire : Patients were told of glamorous stays, court papers say, but they were sent to psychiatric facilities. Insurers claim records were falsified to obtain payment. A Place for Us owner denies the charges. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitch to Put Smoking Ban on Ballot Is Deceptive, Critics Say By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elections May Test Sen. Hurtt's Strategy to Craft GOP Majority : Politics: In his bid to put Republicans back in power in Sacramento, the conservative legislator hopes to seal his own future. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recall Bloody Recall By Peter H. King
Aida Grey, Skin Care Innovator, Dies : Cosmetics: Franchise founder created relatively inexpensive wares to ward off tired skin. By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling the Sting : Business: More than half of Ventura County's apiaries have closed, and others are threatened by low honey prices, parasites and the expected arrival of the Africanized bees. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ax-Wielding Arab Killed in Israel as Violence Persists : Mideast: Man, 18, apparently bent on avenging mosque massacre is shot by soldiers he tried to attack. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Pakistan, U.S. Envoy Upbeat on Arms Limits : Asia: Strobe Talbott's mission was to forestall nuclear brinkmanship by Islamabad or India. 'Much was accomplished,' he says. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Shanghai, China Rounds Up More Dissidents Before French Leader's Visit \o7 From Associated Press\f7
War Threatens Rwanda's Gorillas \o7 Reuters\f7
Winnie Mandela Subject of ANC Fraud Investigation in S. Africa \o7 From Reuters\f7
U.N. Renews Threat of Air Strikes as Serbs Advance : Balkans: Rebels capture strategic ground overlooking Gorazde. Cease-fire talks break down amid rejection of mediators' demands. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Foes Square Off in Game of Political Football : Parliament: Soccer matches work off tension of heated legislative battles. Even the neo-fascists are hailed as good sports. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bogota Offers to Help Moscow Fight Drug War \o7 Associated Press\f7
3 Killed, 6 Hurt by Bomb Blast on Indian Oil Rig \o7 Reuters\f7
Nirvana Fans Gather Near Site of Suicide \o7 From Reuters\f7
Teamsters Break Off Talks on Truckers' Strike \o7 Reuters\f7
Hours After Shuttle Launch, Vital Radar Test Hits Snag \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Clinton Shifts His Focus to Crime Theme \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : State High Court Justice Convicted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Fouled Navy Base, Canadian Report Says \o7 Reuters\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Federal Workers Take Buyout Offers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Foreign Inmates Face Release, Deportation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : 98 Wolves Killed in Control Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Friends Help Homeless N.Y. Couple Have a Real Wedding and Honeymoon \o7 From Associated Press\f7
College Aide Sentenced in Misuse of Students' Credit \o7 Associated Press\f7
Two Teens in Van Arrested After 3-County Chase
Insurers, Government Attack Mental Health Fraud By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garamendi's 1991 Seizure of Executive Life Criticized By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Firms Join Breast Implant Case Deal
BERNARDI REPORT: Ernani Bernardi says he's just fine...
New President Vows to Revive Pierce College By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Wall' Test for Police Applicants
Post Office
Leslie Abramson
Dwp
Naval Academy
L.A. Hotel Workers
The Coach's Approach
Vietnam Epilogue
A Revealing Note
More on Mississippi
Options in Idyllwild
Love in the Time of Collars By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Hardy's Path To 'Middlemarch' By Susan King
Also Starring : Villainy, Thy Name Is Lex By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Letterman, watch out: Space Ghost is ready for his heroic debut By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fanny and Alexander (Cinemax Tuesday at 3 a.m.), Ingmar... By Kevin Thomas
One of America's fleet of B-17s, the Memphis Belle was a... By Kevin Thomas
Views on Shales
Commentary : WHY WON'T WE SIT STILL FOR AN HOUR OF DRAMA? By Diane Werts, NEWSDAY
Roseanne And Tom Lather It Up By Nancy M. Reichardt
'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' By Kevin Thomas
'Honeymoon in Vegas' By Kenneth Turan
'The Fear Inside' By Ray Loynd
'Bebe's Kids' By Kevin Thomas
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Can Leslie Jordan's Southern comforts set 'Hearts Afire' ablaze? By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : The Attorney People Love to Like : ALAN ROSENBERG FINDS A NEW NICHE FOR ELI AND HIMSELF By Beth Kleid, Beth Kleid is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Retro : Remembering 'Holocaust' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ted Bessell plays Mary's new, affectionate boyfriend on...
Is It Asking Too Much for a Chance and Place to Remember? By Robin Abcarian
Deval Patrick, 37, has a taste for adventure, challenge and change. That's why he's swapping the good life in Massachusetts for the rat race in Washington. But for the assistant attorney general for civil rights, two things remain the same--his commitment to family . . . : And Justice for All By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Rush By Jon Nalick, Special to The Times
Parody on Ice COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
In Full Swing By Hillary Johnson
The Tale of a Man, His Dog, and the Long Arm of the Law
Bound to the Ring of Saturn Owners By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junior Nags : Kids are all over their parents to quit killing themselves with cigarettes. The pressure is on for adults to do as they say, report O.C. teachers and former smokers. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Small, Small World : Museum: Carole and Barry Kaye's private collection of Lilliputian works finds a new home at a 14,000-square-foot site on Miracle Mile. By D. Jean Quashie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good Grief, It's a Comedy By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malibu and County Ask for Flood, Slide Funds : Disasters: Officials seeking state and federal relief money say November's wildfires worsened chronic problems in Las Flores Canyon. Approval, though, is not certain. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics : Real Estate: First-Time Buyers
Topics : BRIEFLY : People: 2 Named to Big Sisters Board
Topics : Quake Recovery: Grants Awarded
City Council Scraps Plan for Downtown Farmers Market By Carol Chastang
Team Makes 6,000-Mile Goodwill Trip By Erin J. Aubry
A Natural Setting : * Lifestyles: Stripped of their inhibitions, nudists at Elysium Fields in Topanga Canyon say the safe environment sets them free. The camp has endured since 1968 despite efforts to shut it down. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. By Michael Krikorian
For Seniors : Conceiving a More Nurturing World By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERVIEW : He Really Can't Help Himself : Shockingly eccentric writer-director John Waters offers yet another look at the gruesome with his new film, 'Serial Mom.' It stacks up nicely against his cult faves 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Mondo Trasho' By James Grant, \o7 James Grant is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles and is an occasional contributor to Calendar. \f7
MOVIES : John, Paul, George, Ringo. . .and Stu : You may never have heard of Stuart Sutcliffe, but the new film 'BackBeat' claims he was a prime influence on what became the Beatles By David Gritten, \o7 David Gritten, a frequent contributor to Calendar, is based in London\f7
THE ARTS : When Disney's Done, What Then? : Some observers fear that the coming $200-million Disney Concert Hall will become ruler of the Music Center; others believe that the addition ofthe venue will allow for new and different programming throughout By Diane Haithman, \o7 Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer\f7
THEATER : The 'Beauty' of Broadway : Disney eyes the future: If the stage version of 'Beauty and the Beast' is a hit on Broadway, 'Aladdin' and others are in the wings By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer\f7
COVER STORY : The Trials of Love : Just when Courtney Love should be focusing on Hole and her career, she can't help worrying about her husband, Kurt Cobain By Robert Hilburn, \f7 and \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic.
COVER STORY : Women Rockers--the Sound and the Fury : Why female artists are finally smashing the narrow confines previously set for women in rock By Lorraine Ali, \o7 Lorraine Ali writes about pop music for Calendar. \f7
COVER STORY : The 10 Most Likely to Rule Guyville By Lorraine Ali
It's Pat, It's Short, but Just What Is It? By Judy Brennan
Magazine With a Cause : Femme Fatales says there's more to B-movie actresses than, well, their photographs By Nancy Spiller
Padua Hills Finds a Home at Woodbury By Don Shirley
Mendelssohn Gets Vocal Endorsement By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
THOMAS: "Hamlet." Thomas Hampson, June Anderson, Samuel... By Walter Price
Opera Duets By Massenet, Mascagni, Verdi, Bellini, Bizet... By Walter Price
Jazz Spotlight By Leonard Feather
Whaddya Want for $20? A Ticket to Pearl Jam? By Chuck Philips \f7
The new House of Blues club on the Sunset Strip...
HEY MR. DEEJAY: One of the last bastions of vinyl records... By Heidi Siegmund
ANOTHER TRIBUTE?: The latest tribute album in the works... By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Dennis Hunt
The Age of Acropolis
Rollins Finds a New Voice in 'Weight' By Richard Cromelin
In Brief By Lorraine Ali
GANG STARR "Hard to Earn" \o7 Chrysalis\f7 * * 1/2 Perhaps... By Heidi Siegmund
IRIS DeMENT "My Life" \o7 Warner Bros.\f7 * * * 1/2 Good... By Randy Lewis
AND ONE MORE THING: "Rock Talk," a new book collecting...
Album Review By Lorraine Ali
How About a Drai Martini for Lunch? By Kathie Jenkins
BUSINESS
California Recovery: Connecting the Dots to See the Big Picture By Michael J. Boskin, MICHAEL J. BOSKIN, former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, is Tully M. Friedman professor of economics and senior fellow, Hoover Institution, at Stanford University
Regaining Credit After Bankruptcy By Carla Lazzareschi
Coming Monday
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet : High-Speed Trains are Japan's Pride, Subject of Debate By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Information Monolith Is Becoming a Mosaic By James Flanigan
Factories Revel in New Industrial Revolution : Manufacturing: Spending on high-tech equipment is driving a breathless expansion. But what's growing is productivity, not jobs. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wary of Bonds? Some Income-Oriented Options By Kathy M. Kristof
Ride to the Future : It's the Dawn of On-Line Era in O.C.; Array of Information Services Will Come Piecemeal By Anne Michaud and Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Merging Into Electronic Traffic on Superhighway Is Causing Some Anxiety By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Journey on the Information Superhighway : An Interactive Heaven for the Couch Potato, Computer Whiz By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Journey on the Information Superhighway : Businesses See Video Meetings as Cheap, Quick and Effective By Dean Takahashi and Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Journey on the Information Superhighway : Simplicity for the Masses : The Focus Is on Making Interactive Services Cheaper, Easier to Use By Dean Takahashi and Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nursing Home Newsletter Spawns a Media Star : Publishing: David Greenberger took notes of conversations with elderly residents in Boston, which evolved into trading cards, CDs and even a play. By Robert Holguin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Great Strides Seen in World Fight on Polio From Associated Press
Scout Leader Killed in Doing Good Deed Associated Press
Give Foothills' Teens a Place of Their Own : * Planners Would Be Wise to Create a Youth Center
Holding the Fort Against Gang Violence : * Local Communities Must Continue Efforts, at Least Until Police Strategies Take Hold
Border Is Place to Block Immigrant Influx : * Fence, While a Lifesaver, Would Serve Purpose Better if Located Near Entry Point
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON HATE CRIMES : Is It a Fanatic Few Who Are 'Anti,' or Our Society at Large? : It may be easier to explain ugly incidents as unrepresentative--but the more they happen the harder that is to buy. By Rusty Kennedy, \f7 and \o7 Rusty Kennedy is executive director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission.
Earthquake Set Her Poetry in Motion By Scott Harris
Parents Split on Uniforms for Students : Survey: One hundred Ventura respondents either strongly back the concept for elementary schools or reject it as an attack on individual liberty. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Validity of School Tests Questioned : Education: Fewer of the new CLAS examinations were graded than required by the state's own guidelines. By Maia Davis and Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Superior Court Race Pits a Pair of Opposites : Campaign: Prosecutor Colleen Toy White and criminal lawyer James Farley may be alike in only one way: They both want seat on the bench. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anxious Steps Are Taken Before the Biggest Dance : Culture: Youths get ready for prom night, an event that can hit the heart and the wallet hard. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When It Comes to Love for the Game, He's Batting 1.000 By Dana Parsons
Park District on a Search for Funds : Recreation: Without help from local residents and businesses, Rancho Simi officials say free events such as next month's Huck Finn Fishing Derby will become memories. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
Interface Celebrates 20th Anniversary By Kay Saillant
OXNARD : Curfew Sweep Leads to Arrests of 17 Youths By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Strawberries the Key Ingredient in Contest By Tracy Wilson
OXNARD : Port District Backs Leasing Navy Wharf By Patrick Mccartney
Scattered Showers Lead to Handful of Accidents By Tracy Wilson
ROSE VALLEY : Youth Group to Use Ex-Detention Facility By Tracy Wilson
County Share of Federal AIDS Funds Up by 70% By Scott Hadly
VENTURA : Council Members, Chamber to Meet By Constance Sommer
Thousand Oaks Offers a Forum for Earthquake Victims : Aftermath: Residents will voice opinions on how well city staffers performed after the Northridge temblor. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tales of Tolerance : Teaching: Storyteller Ray De La Paz is part folklorist, part moralist and part stand-up comic when he performs for school groups. By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Earn High Marks for Bilingual Program : Education: The accomplishment wins Lennox schools chief Kenneth L. Moffett the National Superintendent of the Year award. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death at Roscoe and Corbin : More Safeguards Could Reduce the Deadly Toll at Hazardous Crossing
Pushing the Limits of Disaster : Widespread Damage Should Make It 'Greater Los Angeles Earthquake'
Valley Perspective : The Roberti Recall--a Foolish Idea and a Waste of Money : The Gun Lobby's Political Reasoning Is Easy to Shoot Down
New Shelter Awaits Pasadena Park Dwellers By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign's Bitter Roots Run Deep : Politics: Bill Mabie and Antonio Villaraigosa are locked in a bruising primary fight to fill Richard Polanco's 45th Assembly District seat. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Commentary : The Unknown Election : Opponents of recalling Sen. David Roberti should not be overconfident just because of recent poll results indicating he will easily keep his seat. Political body-snatchers could come out of nowhere. By Marc Litchman, \o7 Marc Litchman is a political consultant with offices in Studio City. He is a former chief of staff for Assemblyman Richard Katz (D-Sylmar). and \f7
The Voters' Right to Recall Is Not To Be Taken Lightly : It is reserved for removing officials who are guilty of crime, malfeasance or omission of duty. But increasingly, it is being used by opportunists. By Jon Robert Lorenzen, \o7 Jon Robert Lorenzen is the owner of Lorenzen Media Services in Reseda, which provides writing services to clients. In 1992 he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the California Assembly in the 40th District, which is part of Roberti's 20th Senate District. \f7
Valley Commentary : Education Could Finally Get That Long-Awaited Wakeup Call : Standards is the buzzword, and everybody is jumping on the bandwagon to write them. Patience is needed because big changes won't happen overnight. By Adrienne Mack, \o7 Adrienne Mack of Shadow Hills teaches English in the Los Angeles Unified School District\f7
Parents Picket at Massage Parlor : Pomona: Hearings are under way to determine if the city can deny an operating permit to the Swedish Salon, located next to a school. By Mike Carlson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Candidates Address City's Image : Azusa: Attracting new business is a common theme, but suggestions on how to do it vary among those running for mayor and council seats. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Sought in Shooting of Bicyclist in Oxnard
Obituary
Neighbors Unite What Freeway Divided : Santa Monica: There's a growing movement to rejuvenate the multiethnic area, where minorities outnumber whites 2 to 1. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Tour Shows Visitors the Work of Arts By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring Is Here and Voters Want Fruits of Election : Government: 1990 bond proceeds buy two farms. They are in bloom but expected athletic fields are lying fallow and a community center is unbuilt. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'One Strike' Sex Offense Measure Draws Praise, Scorn : Politics: The bill, carried by state Sen. Marian Bergeson, would put rapists, child molesters behind bars for life after the first conviction. Critics say it might produce unintended effects. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studio City : Revitalization: Santa Ana is hoping that a planned artists colony in a depressed area downtown will spur commercial growth. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to the Future : Architecture: L.A. Conservancy tour will visit Modern buildings constructed between 1945 and 1964, a unique, optimistic period, guide Pete Moruzzi says. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Officer, 2nd Man Arrested on Drug Charges By Jeff Schnaufer and John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
More Than 50 Elections to Be Decided Tuesday : Politics: Main themes of campaigns throughout the county are crime and budget crises. Roberti faces recall vote. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Races Show Peculiar Side of Politics By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Excessive Force Contributed to Jail Ward Death, Nurses Say : Law enforcement: Sheriff's deputies at County-USC Medical Center probably played a role in fatality, according to two witnesses. FBI and local police agencies are investigating. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 20TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT : Recall Battle Intensifies in 11th Hour By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poverty, Pride--and Power : In Line for Federal Help, Pacoima Hides Problems Below Neat Surface By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Year's Festival Keeps Traditions Alive : Observance: The Cambodian community mixes religion, customs and entertainment to usher in the Year of the Dog, which begins Wednesday. By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS '94 : \o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : 2 Broken Legs Haven't Slowed Down Assembly Candidate Irv Pickler
Tiny Woman Stops 300-Pound Carjacker From a Times staff writer
Assembly Officer, 2nd Man Face Drug Charges : Crime: The two are arrested in Encino after cash and cocaine are allegedly found in state-owned vehicle. By John Hurst and Jeff Schnaufer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ELECTIONS / BURBANK SCHOOL BOND : Sides Paint 2 Vastly Different Pictures of $100-Million Issue By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pendleton to Hold Shelling Exercises
Teacher Will Remain Hospitalized
Plan to Hike Bus Fares and Reduce Service Protested : Transportation: Small but vocal crowd at MTA meeting in Pacoima argues that low-income riders would be hurt. By Jeannette Regalado, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL : Pet-Store Vote Dogs Incumbents By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL : 3 Accused of Unfair Use of Mailing Labels By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Ordinary Forum : Politics: Ten hopefuls in Carson's elections field tough questions from coalition members of 4 Latino gangs who created truce. By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fitness Buffs Work Up a Sweat for AIDS Research By Brian Ray Ballou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youths Cited in BB Gun Incident on Freeway
Police Wound Driver After Brief Chase
Crystal Cove Park Reopens, With a Warning By Lynn Franey
Zone of Hope : Section of Pacoima Pushing for Empowerment Zone Research by TIMOTHY WILLIAMS / For The Times
Blossoming Hillsides : Post-fire Areas Yielding Colorful Wildflowers Researched by JULIE SHEER and APRIL JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Valley Commentary : Stop Making Our Children Pay Twice for Disaster Aid : The Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. thinks it is time for us to take on an admittedly big financial responsibility and stop sticking it to our kids. By Alan B. Ungar, Alan B. Ungar is a certified financial planner practicing in Calabasas and a member of the board of directors of the Valley Industry and Commerce Assn
OPINION
Did Greenspan Set Off the Leverage Tripwire? By Charles R. Morris, \o7 Charles R. Morris, a Wall Street consultant, is the author of "The Cost of Good Intentions," an analysis of the New York fiscal crisis. His most recent book is "Computer Wars: How the West Can Win in a Post-IBM World" (Times Books)\f7
Los Angeles and Las Vegas : How the West Was Developed By Kevin Starr, \o7 Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, teaches in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at USC. His next volume on the history of California, "The Dream Endures: California Through the Great Depression," will be published by Oxford University Press\f7
Political Urban Myths: Rumors That Won't Die By Suzanne Garment, \o7 Suzanne Garment, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author of "Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics" (Times Books)\f7
For Roots of South Africa's Violence, Look to Buthelezi By Michael Clough, \o7 Michael Clough is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and co-chair of New American Global Dialogue, a Stanley Foundation foreign-policy program\f7
Personal Perspective : My Seder With Blackmun: Court Gossip & Matzoh Balls By Pamela S. Karlan, \o7 Pamela S. Karlan is a law professor at the University of Virginia\f7
That Parochial Eastern Tilt of Clinton's 'National' Council on the Arts By Christopher Knight, \o7 Christopher Knight is an art critic for The Times\f7
China Plays its China Card: N. Korea or Human Rights? By James A. Baker Iii, \o7 James A. Baker III was the 61st secretary of state and the 67th Treasury secretary\f7
Tarik Aziz : Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Struggles Against the U.N. Embargo By Richard B. Straus, \o7 Richard B. Straus is editor of Middle East Policy Survey\f7
New Gunslingers to Target the Big Issues
Giving Eloquent Voice to One in Eight : A searing exhibition at Santa Monica College on the issue of breast cancer
The Financial Market's Shadowy New Risk : Derivative dealing attracts Washington's attention
Commentary : Victim of an Ethical Generation Gap : Japan: Hosokawa came up the ranks by doing favors, a tradition the outraged voters no longer accept. By Steven C. Clemons, \o7 Steven C. Clemons is executive director of the Japan Policy Research Institute in Washington\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON PRIVATIZATION : Outsiders Won't Put L.A. First : The city is already cost-efficient in the areas it would contract out, while providing jobs for women and minorities. By Mark Ridley-thomas, \o7 Mark Ridley-Thomas is the Los Angeles City Council member for the 8th District, located in the South-Central area west of the Harbor Freeway. and \f7
Put Fairness Back in U.S. Labor Laws : Republicans threaten to kill a bill that gives workers a chance for effective job actions. By Harry Bernstein, \o7 Harry Bernstein was for many years The Times' labor writer\f7
Why a Virtual Rookie May Bat for the State GOP Come November By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate School and a political analyst for KCAL-TV\f7
REAL ESTATE
Top Secrets : A Homeowner's Guide to a Hassle-Free Roof Job By Kirsten Lagatree, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Lagatree is a Long Beach freelance writer\f7
'Odd' Man Out of Ranch Life By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Can Be Done If Board Breaks Rules? By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Style With Laid-Back Ocean Atmosphere : Ocean Park: Hilly Santa Monica community with trendy shops is called 'San Francisco in Los Angeles' by residents. By Christiane Kessing, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Kessing is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer who lives in Santa Monica\f7
Your Mortgage : Revamped Loan Is Boon for Fixer-Uppers By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group\f7
Real Answers
To Repair or to Replace? By Kirsten Lagatree
Tear Off Old Roof or Not? By Kirsten Lagatree
Selecting Correct Roof for Your Home, Area By Kirsten Lagatree, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Word on Both Warranties By Kirsten Lagatree
SPORTS
A Cowboy Tale : Wacky Football Feud Was About Money, Ego By Paul Attner, THE SPORTING NEWS
TENNIS / JERRY CROWE : She's Considering Courts Again By Jerry Crowe
Azinger Eyes June Return to the Tour Associated Press
AUTO RACING : NASCAR Drivers Shudder at 'Midnight' By Mike Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
At Least Dodgers Get Hits : Baseball: But only four of them, as Braves win in 10th, 2-1, for sixth in a row. Gross strikes out 11. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leiter Is Angels' Real Winner By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MASTERS : Lehman Proves He's No Lemon : Golf: Non-winner makes 50-foot putt on No. 16 and shoots 69 for one-shot lead over Olazabal. By John Cherwa, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Lakers Get Knocked for a Loop : Pro basketball: Playoff hopes wane after 112-104 collapse against Portland gives Nuggets 4 1/2-game edge for final berth. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Can't Handle Malone and Lose From Associated Press
Drive Time Never Sounded This Good By Mal Florence
MOTORCYCLES : Turkington Makes the Right Choice and Wins By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Canadians Fastest of the Fast at Phoenix : Indy cars: Tracy has the pole with record speed. Mansell isn't comfortable. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Proceeds Without Caution and Hands the Victory to Green From Associated Press
Tubbs Leaves Oklahoma, Takes TCU Job From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Maxwell Gets Vote at Houston From Associated Press
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : The Attachment Is There, but the Commitment Isn't By Mark Heisler
Gretzky Down, Out and so Are the Kings : Pro hockey: Star center will miss at least one game after twisting left knee in awkward fall in 4-3 loss to Jets. From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Rebounds to Down USC By Wendy Witherspoon
NHL ROUNDUP : Flames Defeat Red Wings, 4-2, to Keep Hopes Alive in West From Associated Press
Ducks Win One for the Road : Hockey: Team gets expansion record with 3-1 victory over Vancouver despite depleted lineup. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cardinals Gain Split With Giants From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : It's Early, but Not in Minds of the Orioles From Associated Press
Smilin Singin Sam Too Strong for Field at Remington Park Associated Press
TRACK AND FIELD / ARCADIA INVITATIONAL : Stafford Rallies in 100 Meters By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Low Ceiling High Enough for Fischer : Track and field: Camarillo high jumper clears only seven feet, but wins at Arcadia. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherwood Hits Close to Home : College baseball: Double in ninth by former Burroughs catcher sparks Cuesta to a 10-8 victory over Pierce in battle of divisional leaders. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Carlson Leads OCC Women to Diving Title
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Hot Rio Mesa Romps Twice Past Bell-Jeff
Steering Clear of Trouble, Stewart Wins By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mintey Slips Past Sapper for 2nd Win By Ron Stapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Northridge Sweeps Past Colorado State, 6-0 and 2-0
CSUN Across Line First in Last Event at UCLA By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Monson Wins, but Irvine Finishes Last
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Long Beach State Gets Back at the Titans By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta Tips Arroyo Grande to Win Title
PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : Garritson's Time in 3,200 Is Nation's Best Outdoors By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GRAND NATIONAL : It's No Problem for 16-1 Shot Miinnehoma From Associated Press
THE MASTERS : Suddenly, This Unknown Is a Rather Popular Guy By Jim Murray
SANTA ANITA DERBY : He's Lucky, He's Going to Kentucky By Mike Downey
SANTA ANITA DERBY : Big Brocco Beats a Small Field : Horse racing: He's the best of six, defeating Tabasco Cat and Strodes Creek in a stretch duel. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Might Be Without Langston for Six Weeks By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fehr Ball or Foul? : Players' Union Executive Head Stays Within Strict Guidelines When Forced to Deal With Baseball's Intransigent Owners By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT OF VIEW / BOB OATES : The Baggy '90s : Today's Basketball Uniforms Are Two Sizes Too Big; Though High Fashion, They Lack a Sense of Style By Bob Oates
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Does Pendleton Have a Brave Future? By Ross Newhan
Names And Numbers
Former Bengal Lewis Billups, Passenger Die in Car Wreck Associated Press
A Bittersweet Ending : Ducks' Corkum Is Sad Injury Cut Short His Season, but He's Glad to Finally Show He's a Quality Center By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Finley Assumes the Role of Staff Ace By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Chris Gwynn Signs to Provide Punch By Chris Dufresne
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MINORS : Jordan Doesn't Get the Calls at Plate
This Time Around, Son Helps Dad Get a Victory By Mike Penner
Ducks Hope to Make Kariya Feel at Home By Robyn Norwood
SANTA ANITA : Lukas Hopes for New Ending to Familiar-Looking Scenario By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Buren Changes His Story on Shooting : Jurisprudence: One day after being arrested, he says he lied to cover for a companion. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Regulation Draws Player Opposition : Marmonte League: Handshake ban, implemented to reduce altercations, now openly defied. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Najar to Miss Rest of CSUN's Season With Arm Fracture By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gray Becomes Third Recruit to Pick CSUN for Basketball By Mike Hiserman
MAGAZINE
CITY OF OUT-OF-TOWNERS : L.A.'s Charm Reflects the Backgrounds of Its Residents, Many of Whom Are Imports By Jonathan Gold
CLIQUES : Do Not Pass Go By Kathleen Moloney
CREATURE FEATURE : A Rainbow of Snakes By Michael Tennesen
CLOSE-UP : Doc Martini By Sharon Whitley
On-ramp By Steve Salerno
The Pedal Wars : In Marin County, Where Mountain Biking Began, There are Speed Traps, Booby-Traps, Guerrilla Trails and a Decade's Worth of Bad Blood Between Hikers and Bikers. By Jenifer Warren, \o7 Jenifer Warren is The Times' San Francisco bureau chief. She doesn't have a mountain bike--yet\f7
Boom Times in Bangkok : Thailand's economic surge, based on Japan's high-tech model, has created the ultimate free market and a glimpse of what the new Asia could look like By James Fallows, \o7 James Fallows is Washington editor of the Atlantic Monthly. This article is adapted from "Looking at the Sun," to be published this month by Pantheon Books\f7
Crime and Embellishment : The Recent Hysteria Over Fear and Crime Is Based More on Myth and Manipulation Than True Danger and Dread By Katherine Dunn, \o7 Katherine Dunn is working on her fourth novel; her most recent, "Geek Love," was published by Alfred Knopf. She lives in Portland, Ore\f7
STYLE: DESIGN : Once Is Not Enough By Susan Subtle Dintenfass
MAIN STAY : Chinois Classics, Chef Tanaka's Latest Creations and Cookies of Good Fortune. This Is Living. By S. Irene Virbila
The Wine List By Dan Berger
TRAVEL
Secret Beaches : BAJA : Scorpion Bay: Surf Haven By Hillary Hauser, \o7 Hauser is a free-lance writer based in Summerland\f7
Secret Beaches : VENEZUELA : Coves, Cays, Latin Beat By Anne Kalosh, \o7 Kalosh is a Miami Beach free-lance writer and co-author of "Insight Guide: Venezuela" (Apa Publications, 1992). and \f7
Secret Beaches : AUSTRALIA : Fraser Island: 200 Miles of Perfect Sand By Ken Baron, \f7 and \o7 Baron is a New York free-lance writer.
JUST THE FACTS : Cruise Ship Scores
News, Tips & Bargains : California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
You Can Set Your Watch by Amtrak . . . 44% of the Time : Trains: Aging equipment and other problems make long trips especially prone to delays. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
News, Tips & Bargains : On the Rails in Alaska
Weekend Escape: Julian : Off-Season Apple Pie : A Spring Trip--\o7 Sans\f7 Crowds--to a Mountain Town That Goes Wall-to-Wall in the Fall By Pat Gerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Gerber is a copy editor for the Orange County Edition of The Times\f7
Costa Rica, Immediate and True By Colman Andrews
Shopping: Nepal and India : Hues OF THE Himalayas : Monks Have Used Them as Religious Icons for Centuries but These Intricate and Mystical Paintings Are Also Striking Works of Art By Carl Duncan, \o7 Duncan is a Victoria, British Columbia, free-lance writer. Research for this story was also contributed by Maria Horback, who is an art historian specializing in south Asian art. \f7
Auto-Answers for Land Travel By Judi Dash
When Luggage Becomes a Pain in the Back By Kathleen Doheny
Where There's Smokey, There's Fire Safety By Eileen Ogintz
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