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What happened on April 19, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEWS : 'The Wood Demon': A Tale of Two Casts at the Taper By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : Oakland Troupe Shows Varied Skills By Lewis Segal
MUSIC REVIEW : A Sublime, Silly Chanticleer By Josef Woodard
DANCE REVIEW : Flamenco With Grace From La Tania By David Gere
THEATER REVIEW : Dated 'Broadway' Has Its Bright Spots By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Andy Stewart Makes You Wish You'd Been There : The Scottish folk singer, joined by guitarist Gerry O'Beirne, gives a performance in Anaheim full of a humor and intimacy alien to the stadium scene. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART / WILLIAM WILSON : Social Issues Find Home in Long Beach By William Wilson
No Time for Teen Angst : Acting: Wil Horneff draws on his 'good side' to prepare for the tortured youth roles he keeps playing. By N. F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eternal's Pop-Soul Flame Burns Down a Barrier By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
True to His Frightful Visions : Guillermo Del Toro Brings a Mexican Perspective to Horror Films By Adriana S. Pardo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : Hey, Chevy, the British Are Coming By Terry Pristin
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : The Time Is Still Right for 'Tartuffe' : Yesterday's truths hold up well in John-Frederick Jones' production of Moliere's satire at Irvine Valley College. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anna Kay Friesen will be among 100 arts advocates from... Compiled by Ken Williams
Former Outlaw Breaks Into New Territory : In BlackHawk Country, Southern Rocker Henry Paul Rises Again With Emphasis on Bluegrass and Pop By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Excellence Roars in NBC 'Lions' : Television: The World War II epic is enriched by writer and producer David W. Rintels' creative work and by three stellar performances. By Howard Rosenberg
NEWS
Excellence Roars in NBC 'Lions' : Television: The World War II epic is enriched by writer and producer David W. Rintels' creative work and by three stellar performances. By Howard Rosenberg
Post-Quake CalArts
Political Opposition
Somalia
Interest Rate Hikes
World Population
Support for '3 Strikes'
Letters
Unused Rail Line Perfect for MTA
Crime Is Real Issue in City Name Change
Crime Fighter Refuses to Quit
Monorail Solution for Valley Transit
Hoover High Still a Great School
Praise and Thanks for DWP Workers
$15,000 a Bargain for Poet Angelou
VOICE Delighted Over More Parkland
Mystery Woman Restores Faith
Pierce College Farm a Drain on Taxpayers
Thanks to Motorist
The People's Plaza
Cable Programming
Landfill Threat
Give Fire Dept. Paramedic Rights
Community Changes
RV Park, Police
Nixon in Serious Condition After Suffering Stroke \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Astronauts Praised for Science Work From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Farrakhan's Ex-Aide at Holocaust Museum From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Fingerprint Check on Immigrants Resumed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Apartment Owners Face Bias Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Husband Accused in Fire Death of Wife From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Guard to Free Up More Police for Duty From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Charles R. Taylor; Baptist Minister Heard on TV, Radio
William A. Kennedy; President of Sun Features
Rowland Dale Weber III; Scion of Weber Baking Co.
Roger Sperry; Won Nobel for Split-Brain Research By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanley B. Anderson Jr.; Owner of Award-Winning Vineyard
DOUBLE TROUBLE: If you follow the local alumni in major... By Jerry Hicks and Steve Kresal and Mike Reilley
DITCHING CLASS: Some Thousand Oaks students skipped class... By Kenneth R. Weiss
2 U.N. Peacekeepers Die in Somalia Clash \o7 Associated Press\f7
Shiite Militia Leader Killed By Car Bomb \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fed Boosts Rates for a Third Time : Economy: Newest quarter-point increase in interest in the last 90 days shakes financial markets. Concerns are raised about whether action may curb the recovery. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roseanne Arnold Files for Divorce, Jolts TV Industry : Entertainment: Star of top-rated show claims abuse by husband, Tom. Effect on their productions is uncertain. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Time to Set the Human Clock Back : Lasers and volcanic ash are helping scientists date fossils more precisely. Pinpointing Lucy's age is only the beginning of the evolution revolution. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Ineffectual Protectors Share Dejection of Besieged Bosnians By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Asks Backing for Wider Bosnia Air Raids : Balkans: Clinton is expected to approve today. Policy would permit NATO strikes at Serbs attacking safe areas. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Hike Is Likely to Slow Rate of State's Recovery By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu Leader Nears Deal to End S. Africa Vote Boycott : Elections: Buthelezi hints of announcement today. Accord would help halt violence in Natal province. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Using U.N. as a Cover, Says Mission Leader By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon in Serious Condition After Suffering Stroke By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines' Plans to Leave El Toro by 1996 Disclosed By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Acts to Cut Use of Brass in Well Pumps : Contamination: A lawsuit is filed to ban sale of such equipment in California after a study finds high levels of lead. EPA advises those with private wells to drink bottled water until supplies are tested. By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Brown Agrees to 3 Debates With Rivals By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Senate Votes to Let Public Schools Require Uniforms : Education: The measure is billed as an effort to discourage gang membership. Critics say it would create friction between parents and children. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attempt to Get Rid of Home Is Beyond Words By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Professor, Girlfriend Admit Abusing Girl, 4 : Crime: The former Loma Linda faculty member and a medical firm secretary plead guilty to sex acts with the child. They were identified through photos they took while molesting her. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanon Breaks Ties With Iraq Over Killing of Dissident By Marilyn Raschka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Security Lies Only in Peace, Rabin Says : Israel: The nation has no total defense against radicals, prime minister acknowledges. He implores people to support talks. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Cheer U.S. Decision to Annul Alaska Timber Deal By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Fresno Congressman Gets Snubbed, Not Wooed : The vote of Rep. Lehman, a Democrat in a GOP district, could be crucial for Clinton health care reform. But he's being ignored. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patriot Missiles Arrive in S. Korea : Defense: First shipment is unloaded as U.S. steps up pressure on North Korea to allow inspection of its nuclear sites. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watanabe's Bid to Lead Japan Fizzles : Politics: Former foreign minister says proposed candidacy 'has become difficult.' Meanwhile, ruling coalition paves way for choice of Foreign Minister Tsutomu Hata. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mitchell Serves Notice of Intent to Push Health Reform : Politics: Majority leader uses weekend retreat to spell out for Democrats his support for universal medical coverage. By Karen Tumulty and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japanese Student Shot in Carjacking to Stay in U.S. \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Settles Abuse Suit Against Priest and Cincinnati Archdiocese \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Gets a Leg Up on Jogging Joke \o7 Associated Press\f7
Returning Geese's Flight Plan Makes Their Mother Proud \o7 Associated Press\f7
Public Workers' Strike in Hawaii Curbs Services \o7 From Associated Press\f7
13 Die in Mexico Bus Crash \o7 Reuters\f7
Tiered Water Rates Ruled OK : Conservation: Appeals court supports policy of charging higher fees to heavy users during a drought. Decision is victory for Bay Area utility district. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Woman Bitten by Shark Had Won Leukemia Battle \o7 Associated Press\f7
Court Refuses to Weigh Claim of Rancher Over Elk Damage By David G. Savage
High Court to Rule on Law Barring Guns Near Schools : Government: Congress' power to transform local crimes into federal offenses is at stake. Interstate commerce authority is cited. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Urged of Alleged Income Tax Fraud : IRS: Key congressmen charge that abuses may cost the government up to $9 billion a year. Refunds under earned income provision are targeted. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
20 Reported Dead in Storm \o7 Reuters\f7
Nazi Leader Portrait to Stay in Nebraska School \o7 Reuters\f7
Woman Struck by Police Baton Asks $1.5 Million
Nixon in Serious Condition After Suffering Stroke By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Will Expedite Pullout From El Toro : Military: Some units may begin leaving in early summer. Officials hope to vacate the O.C. base by 1996. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TB Outbreak in O.C. Was Preventable By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Software Firm's Stock Plunges; Executives Quit By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Critically Hurt in Shooting
BOOK REVIEW / SHORT STORIES : Visionary Glimpses of Lost Love and Unexpected Connections : LIVING TO BE A HUNDRED: Stories by Robert Boswell; Alfred A. Knopf $20, 187 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Singles Orchestrate Lessons in Art of Mingling : Sophisticates are drawn to the non-threatening social groups of Orange County's cultural organizations. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Craze Hops Into the Drug Culture : Fads: The quest for new highs has led some seekers to a new low--toad smoking. It's weird, it's illegal, and experts warn that it's probably dangerous, too. By Leo W. Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : Keeping Kids Off the Disabled List By Kathleen Doheny
Plastics People : They still seek the promise of airtight freshness and love to burp those lids. But in the '90s, the Tupperware Lady just may be a man, and vodka martinis may beat out punch at the party. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smart Cycling : Teach kids to ride, give them helmets, and they're ready for the road, right? \o7 Wrong.\f7 They need safety rules, too. By Dawn Bonker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If Friends Lend a Hand, It's No Handout : For its 10th annual taste, supporters of Irvine Temporary Housing try fine dining at the Marriott. By Kathryn Bold
What Kids Can and Can't Do
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : The Nation Rises From Apartheid By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A WORLD REPORT SPECIAL EDITION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : Separate and Unequal: Scrapbook of 'The System'
South Africa: Forging A Nation : Voices
South Africa: A Tale Of Six Families : South Africa: Forging A Nation : Family Portrait / The Mofokengs By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : CHAPTER TWO / The Struggle Against Apartheid By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa: A Tale Of Six Families : South Africa: Forging A Nation : Family Portrait / The Desais By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa: Forging A Nation : South Africa: A Tale Of Six Families : Family Portrait / The Molekanes By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : When Cultures Collide: A History of South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : CHAPTER THREE / The White Retreat By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A World Report Special Edition : South Africa: A Tale Of Six Families : South Africa: Forging A Nation : Family Portrait / The Bothas By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A World Report Special Edition : South Africa: A Tale Of Six Families : South Africa: Forging A Nation : Family Portrait / The Barclays By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A WORLD REPORT SPECIAL EDITION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : CHAPTER FOUR / The Reversal: Toward Free Elections By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Staff for 'South Africa'
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : Sources for More Information
SOUTH AFRICA / FORGING A NATION : Dawning of a Democracy
SOUTH AFRICA: FORGING A NATION : SOUTH AFRICA: A TALE OF SIX FAMILIES : CHAPTER ONE / What Was Apartheid? By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Dow Falls 41 After Fed Rate Hike; Bond Yields Hit 15-Month High : Markets: Central bank's third increase this year triggers wave of sellling but no panic. Bond traders fear more hikes are in store. From Times staff and wire reports
Brits in Middle of Gummy Mess Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Film: Rob Fried, who produced "Rudy," "So, I Married An Ax... By James Bates
DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE Domestic market share and number of...
A Pride of Films From New MGM Lions By Alan Citron
Life College Founder Backs Chiropractic Field : Profile: The Georgia institution president is fiercely devoted to the practice. But some find his penchant for self-promotion damaging to specialty's credibility. By Marc Rice, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ford to Pedal Some Old Tires From Reuters
Exercise Helps Those Who Have Lost Jobs Deal With Upset : Health: Keeping fit can aid in countering the physical and psychological ills that are caused by a loss of employment. From Reuters
Pacific Sky Supply Inc. of Sun Valley won a $405,000...
Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won a $3.7-million...
Optiphase Inc. of Van Nuys won a $495,598 contract from...
Rockwell International Corp. of Canoga Park won a $285,086...
Crane Co. Hyrdo-Aire Division of Burbank won a $398,725...
Be Cautious in Staging a Contest to Give Away a House By Ron Galperin
* Cherokee Shoe in Thousand Oaks said an internal...
Software Firm Loses Top Execs Amid Scandal Over Revenue : Computers: Platinum admits that it has overstated figures for the past 15 months. Its stock drops 64%. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some 4 7-Elevens Accused of Price-Gouging Won't Lose Franchises : Consumers: Southland says lack of evidence prompted the decision. Four other franchisees remain targeted. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Arsenio Hall Show' Given Pink Slip After Low Ratings : Television: Some network affiliates swung away from syndicated program when David Letterman joined CBS. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Falls 41 After Fed Rate Hike; Bond Yields Hit 15-Month High : Markets: Central bank's third increase this year triggers wave of selling but no panic. Bond traders fear further hikes lie ahead. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Towering Losses : Japan's U.S. Real Estate Buying Binge Is Now Bust By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GAO Report Criticizes C-17 Settlement : Military: The agency says McDonnell Douglas will pay only $46 million out of pocket, not the $454 million as first announced. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Loses Key Executive at Newton Unit
Glenn Resigns as President of Fluor Engineering Unit By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Examining Motorola Sales of Licenses for Wireless Links : Telecom: Review by Justice Department puts deals on hold. Technology would compete with cellular phones. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Low-Power Radio Ads Gain in Frequency By Bruce Horovitz
Costa Mesa-Based Tam's Files Bankruptcy Plan : Retail: The stationery chain blames a dispute with the creditor that financed its photocopiers. No closures are planned. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crown's Glitter Makes Sales Pitches Easier : Television: Prince Edward and Duchess of York court broadcast executives for their own productions. By Louise Mcelvogue, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTH CARE : Child's Play Will Be Low Cost, High Tech at PacifiCare's New Day Care Facility Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
American to Offer Nonstop Flight to N.Y. : Travel: Announcement of service from John Wayne coincides with summer fare discounts. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helionetics Buys Laser Firm in San Diego
Beckman Instruments' Sales, Profits Dip
Standard Pacific Corp.: The Costa Mesa home builder...
Emulex Corp.: The Costa Mesa maker of computer networking...
State of the Art Inc.: The Irvine accounting software...
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
O.C. Office Vacancy Rate Drops
Pioneer Bancorp: The holding company for Pioneer Bank in...
New MicroNet CEO Comes From Apple
Software Maintenance Signs Deal With Esprit
County Jobless Rate Holds at 6.7% in March : Employment: Steady figure and a reported slight increase in hiring suggest an economic upturn may be at hand. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group President Leaves Fluor; Two Promoted By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superior Industries Reports Record 1st-Quarter Profit
Cherokee Reports Loss of $3.88 Million for Period
Dole's 1st-Quarter Net Drops 44% to $29.7 Million
Pacific Crest Capital Reports Earnings Decline
VCNB's Quarterly Loss Narrows to $114,000
With Design In Mind Reports $1.17-Million Loss
Staff Incentives Spark Profits at Power-One : Camarillo: Power supply firm's earnings surged 50% last year, largely because of bonuses for improving product quality and cutting costs. By Jack Searles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Firms Have Shaken Off Slump And They're Hiring : Employment: Companies adding workers offer a wide range of reasons, but rarely cite those commonly given for region's recovery--such as earthquake repairs. By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amgen Signs Research Pact With Alanex Corp.
Newhall Land Reports Sale of 83 Lots to Beazer Homes
MedGroup to Send Seats for Disabled to England
Bank Extends $5.8-Million Credit Line to CSL
Aerotest Nearly Done With Transfer of Operations
Veritec Receives Capital From New Board Member
Styles on Video Distributes Rights to Its Shareholders
Pac Rim to Issue Debt Securities, Stock Warrants
Foothill Group's Profit Surges to $11.4 Million
We're Open : Merchants Who Didn't Quit or Move Are Back in Business, but Many Struggle By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Xircom Reports Record Profits in 2nd Quarter
Vitesse Semiconductor Reports Lower Losses
CU Bancorp Profit Up 51% in First Quarter
Iwerks to Report Loss for Quarter as Revenue Falls
Thousand Oaks the Nerve Center for GM Marketing West By Jack Searles
Callers to Tandon Corp. Get Only Voice Mail By Jack Searles
Venture to Help Austrian Firm Enter U. S. Market By Jack Searles
Opportunities Available in Mexico, Consultant Says By Jack Searles
Institute of Technology Moves to Larger Quarters By Jack Searles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Three Cheers for Taft High's Champs : Nationwide laurels in the academic decathlon are welcome good news for the LAUSD
Securing Buildings vs. Controlling Firearms : Rampant gun crime demands comprehensive curbs
A Sentence From the Dark Ages : Flogging is barbaric torture; Singapore's president should grant Michael Fay clemency
PLATFORM : Political Medicine \o7 EILEEN MEIER PETERSON of Maryland, a law student and a nurse, comments on watching a friend die of cancer, unable to try a promising experimental treatment. and \f7
California's 'Secret' Elite Has Got to Go : UC: The regents are all Republican and unaccountable. By George S. Mitrovich, \o7 George S. Mitrovich is president of the City Club of San Diego. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON WELFARE : Is Any Husband Better Than None? : Pushing poor unwed mothers into marriage will perpetuate abusive relationships that harm women and children. By Caryl Rivers, \o7 Caryl Rivers is the author of "More Joy Than Rage: Crossing Generations With the New Feminism" (University Press of New England, 1992) \f7
Remember George Bush, 'Mr. Green'? : In Montana and the Pacific Northwest, Democrats give in to the environmental pillagers. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
Range of Events Mark Earth Day By Nona Yates
The Pine Trees on Bella's Hill By Al Martinez
Obituaries
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Campaign That Doesn't Hold Water
Panel to Hear Plan for Homeless Campground : Ventura: Preliminary proposal for permanent encampment will go to housing committee. But some doubt the project will ever win city OK. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board to Weigh Safety Procedures : Education: A hot line to brief parents on suspicious sightings on campuses is one option the Pleasant Valley panel will discuss. By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Costs Versus Safety : Oxnard to Consider Police Plan to Cut Back Crossing Guards By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Priest Acquitted of Embezzlement to Sue L. A. Archdiocese By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College District and Teachers Reach Pact : Education: Tentative agreement would give staffs at three county campuses a 1% raise starting in July. Final board OK is expected. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : City Manager Calls Clerk Inexperienced By Jeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Hearing Will Focus on Road Extension By Kurt Pitzer and Carlos V. Lozano
FILLMORE : Grant Called Vital to Medical Office's Survival By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : D. A. Drops Battery Charge Against Man By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : Rider of Stolen Bike Jailed After Accident By Julie Fields
CAMARILLO : Commission to Study Developer's Request By J. E. Mitchell
BUENA PARK : District Fair Open to Teaching Applicants By Debra Cano
ANAHEIM : Children's Festival to Feature Concerts
FULLERTON : School Offering Parenting Advice By Mimi Ko
ALISO VIEJO : Workshops to Focus on Parks, Recreation By Frank Messina
AIDS Care Director Asked to Step Down By Peggy Y. Lee
County Issue California Learning Assessment System Test
Activities Planned to Honor the Planet By Kay Saillant
Back in Books : With Little Fanfare, Patched-Up Thousand Oaks Library Reopens for Business By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Agrees, Stratton Is Out of Election : Appeal: Justices uphold previous ruling that the Simi Valley mayor lacks the legal qualifications to run for auditor-controller on the June 7 ballot. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Keep Children at Homein Protest Over New State Tests : Thousand Oaks: They say 'psychological' nature of questions on the CLAS exam violates students' privacy. By Maia Davis and Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
* Russ Smith; Director of Ventura Visitors Bureau
Attorney Says Slain Youth Provoked Fight : Simi Valley: Phillip Hernandez's public defender charges that Chad Patrick Hubbard, 14, had been drinking the day of the stabbing. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shultz Is Critical of President Clinton's Policy on Bosnia War : Simi Valley: The former secretary of state, speaking at Reagan government center, calls the Administration inept in handling the turmoil. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest 6 on Drug Charges By Peggy Y. Lee
Obituaries : Ron Vawter; Acclaimed Stage, Film Actor By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Members of Paramilitary Group Charged By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Gun Charges Filed in Suicide of Boy, 10 : Tragedy: Prosecutors say even though the father's pistol was accessible to the youth, it was unloaded. State's child protection law covers only loaded weapons. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, Where's the Lettuce? : Painter Owes $25,000 Reward He Offered for Stolen Hamburger Art By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Plan Draws Fire : Safety: Public housing residents pan the proposal for metal detectors and gun searches at L.A. projects. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Ratio of Latinos in Magnets Condemned : Education: Board will seek advice on whether it can re-evaluate how schools and students are chosen for program. The district may add 21 locations. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Convicted in Denny Case Testifies at Trial
LOS ANGELES : King Jurors Ask Judge for Guidance on Legal Fees
LOS ANGELES : MTA Buses Examined in Hit-Run Investigation
WILSHIRE DISTRICT : Country Club Settles Discrimination Suit
LOS ANGELES : Proposal Would Put Full Council in Charge of CRA
LOS ANGELES : Justices Uphold Challenge to Curbs on Adult Businesses
CLAREMONT : Serial Rapist's Parole Revoked as Expected
Shoppers' Tent City : Northridge Broadway Reopens Under a Big Top By Miguel Bustillo
Cheers for Champions : Banners, Flags and Repeated Shouts of 'No. 1!' Welcome Home Taft's Triumphant Academic Decathlon Winners By Teresa Ann Willis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
District Tries to Sort Out the Jargon of Reform By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine : UCI Asian Groups Host Heritage Week By Aileen Cho
SANTA ANA : Acting Secretary of State to Give Talk By Jon Nalick
Murder Trial Tells Tales Seedy and Bizarre : Courts: The defendant allegedly had her husband killed, then flirted with an investigating officer. Other characters include a confessed hit man who drank 30 beers a day. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Faces Multiple Sexual Offense Charges
Santa Ana May Limit Dates on Yard Sales : Government: The council hears from residents who call the practice a 'disgrace,' others who insist it's a means of getting by. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Stands Fast on Bolsa Chica OK : Development: Coast panel discounts complaints that Koll firm mishandled human remains, won't rescind permits. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polish Pride : Folk Dancers Promote Their Culture With Entertainment By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inmate Transfers Infuriate Officials : Jails: Overcrowding at central jail results in 48 maximum-security prisoners being sent to Theo Lacy in Orange. City councilwoman accuses the sheriff of a power play. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Addressing Letters and Marquee Messages By Scott Harris
Citron Makes Public Details of Investments : Finance: County treasurer responds to demand of political challenger, who has criticized aggressive handling of $7.5-billion portfolio as too risky. By Jodi Wilgoren and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Indicted in Probe of False Tax Filings
Countywide : 4 Named to Agency for Disabled Rights By Jon Nalick
ANAHEIM : Truck Driver Dies in Freeway Crash By Mark I. Pinsky
Making a Differenc in Your Community : Center Offers Clothes, Toys for Foster Kids By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : 'Club Homeless' Razed by Caltrans By Lynn Franey
SEAL BEACH : City to Co-Sponsor Fund-Raising Event By Shelby Grad
YORBA LINDA : Council to Consider Public Smoking Ban By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Man Dies in Head-On Crash on Freeway
SEAL BEACH : 2 Men Rob Eatery; Employee Unhurt By Mark I. Pinsky
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Beach Closed While Water by Spill Tested By Debra Cano
LAGUNA BEACH : Merchant Hoping Flag Wins Salute By Leslie Earnest
TUSTIN : 2 Council Members Are Sworn In Today By Bert Eljera
NEWPORT BEACH : Effort to Eliminate Tollway Booths Fails By Eric Bailey
IRVINE : Harvard Ave. to Lose 4 Left-Turn Signals By Shelby Grad
WESTMINSTER : Superintendent to Perform at Benefit By Jon Nalick
LAKE FOREST : Recycling Issue Left in Trash Pact Talks By Frank Messina
ORANGE : School Contract Talks Continue
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Newport to Drill Water Wells at School By Debra Cano
Dana Point Residents Seek Vote on Headlands Development Plan
Pathologist Testifies on Tay's Last Moments Alive By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Firm Gets Biggest U.S. Quake Loan : Business: SBA is expected to approve $10-million credit to damaged medical manufacturer that threatened to leave the Valley. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parking Lot Sale By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Infant Dies in Accidental Fire Set by a Child : Tragedy: The 11-month-old had been placed in her aunt's care less than a week earlier by child welfare officials. By Doug Smith and Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teacher Faces 2 New Charges of Sexual Assault By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Architecture Group Honors Local Designs By Jeannette Regalado
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Police Identify Man Slain Near Dam Park By Timothy Williams
CALABASAS : City Plans Appeal of Ahmanson Ruling By Kurt Pitzer
VAN NUYS : Merchants Wanted for Business Watch By Jeff Schnaufer
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Driver, 30, Killed When Car Hits Tree By Timothy Williams
Andrew Young to Speak at CSUN By Susan Byrnes
WOODLAND HILLS : Taft Winners Return Home to Cheering By Teresa Ann Willis
BURBANK : Jobs Campaign Nets Two New Businesses By Ed Bond
Student Volunteer Program Proposed By Jennifer Oldham
Hampered by a Lack of Facts on Troubled Lancaster Prison By Phil Sneiderman, Times Staff Writer
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Agencies Get Grants for Post-Quake Efforts : Philanthropy: Pacific Bell awards a total of $30,000 to the local senior center and Boys & Girls Club. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Legislator to Aid Foes of Shelter in San Pedro By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Heidt Gets a Look at Work on Rail Line By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Dodgers Wonder Who's on Second : Baseball: Infield foul-up in ninth helps Phillies gain 5-4 victory. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Little Man Is Thinking Big : Basketball: New Mexico point guard Greg Brown, at 5-7, wants a shot at the NBA. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls' Reserves Are Sweet in Victory From Associated Press
Don't Expect Her Bodyguard to Wear a Thong By Jerry Crowe
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : Scandal Puts the Brakes on Resurgent British Track Program By Randy Harvey
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Late Goal Lifts Sharks Past Red Wings, 5-4 From Associated Press
NHL PLAYOFFS : Penguins Not Panicking After One Defeat From Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Fedorov Should Be at Top of Awards List By Helene Elliott
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Raines Pours On the Power to Lead White Sox to Victory From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : DeShields' Injury Affecting His Play By Maryann Hudson
Braves Carry Over Fast Finish in '93 to Fast Start in '94 From Associated Press
Fab Four Becomes Fab Three From Staff and Wire Reports
SOCCER / JULIE CART : Wegerle Is Facing an Uphill Battle By Julie Cart
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Reds' Sanders Suspended for Five Games Associated Press
Diving From Staff and Wire Reports
Raines' Three Homers Lead Way From Associated Press
Orange County Section Gains By Eric Shepard
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Top Outdoor Marks: Track and Field
Cypress Wins, Drops Fullerton Out of First
Tate Signs Letter of Intent With Irvine
Fullerton's Carlson Still Seeking Right Approach By Steve Kresal
Garrido Pleased With His Titans By Lon Eubanks
The Lessons of Summer : Angel Pitcher Anderson Learned Control Early By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was a Fight to the Finish : Goossens Begin With Little but End With Much Respect By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ndeti's Doubters Left in His Wake : Boston Marathon: Kenyan wins for the second time in as many tries, breaking the course record. Pippig wins the women's title in record time. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bullish Outlook for Derby By Jim Murray
Where Are They Now? By David W. Myers
Clippers Waste a 16-Point Lead : Pro basketball: They lose to the Warriors in overtime, 134-131. Wilkins goes over 24,000 points. By Chris Baker, Times Staff Writer
Raiders Sign Free Agent Guard Gogan to Challenge Montoya By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Erickson Named State's Player of Year
Committee Backs Plan for an O.C. Section By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McCluskey to Coach at Golden West By Steve Kresal
Nine Players Allegedly Poisoned at Half Associated Press
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