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What happened on April 24, 1994
BOOKS
MURRAY KEMPTON PUTS WIT AT OUR SERVICE : REBELLIONS, PERVERSITIES AND MAIN EVENTS, \o7 By Murray Kempton (Times Books: $27.50; 570 pp.)\f7 By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a contributing editor to the Times\f7
You Tell 'Em : H.L. MENCKEN CONTINUES TO DISTURB THE PEACE : MENCKEN: A Life, \o7 By Fred Hobson (Random House: $35; 672 pp.)\f7 By Molly Ivins, \o7 The author of "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" (Random House), Ivins is a columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram\f7
Living in Her Dream : COTE D'AZUR: Inventing the French Riviera, \o7 By Mary Blume (Thames & Hudson: $14.95, paper; 208 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Dissections of Love and Death : VARIOUS ANTIDOTES: Stories, \o7 By Joanna Scott (Henry Holt: $20; 240 pp.)\f7 By Liza Pennywitt Taylor, \o7 Taylor's first novel, "The Drummer Was the First to Die," was published in 1992 by St. Martin's Press\f7
On the Right Track : ZEPHYR: Tracking a Dream Across America, \o7 By Henry Kisor (Times Books: $24; 352 pp.)\f7 By Ira Fistell, \o7 Ira Fistell needs a tag\f7
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By John Schulian
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
The Marriage of Mao and Stalin : UNCERTAIN PARTNERS: Stalin, Mao, and the Korean War, \o7 By Sergi N. Goncharov, John W. Lewis and Xue Lital (Stanford University Press: $45; 393 pp.)\f7 By Jane Hamilton-merritt, \o7 Jane Hamilton-Merritt's "Tragic Mountains: The Hmong, The Americans, and the Secret Wars for Laos 1942-1992," was a 1993 finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize in History\f7
Criminal Pursuits By Charles Champlin
THE NEW WORLD ORDER IN DRAWING AND SCULPTURE 1983-1993 \o7... By Charles Solomon
SEX, DEATH AND GOD IN L.A. \o7 edited by David Reid (UC... By Charles Solomon
THE KING OF CARDS \o7 by Robert Ward (Washington Square... By Charles Solomon
HOW TO SPOT AN OWL \o7 by Patricia & Clay Sutton... By Charles Solomon
Love in the Trenches : CONJUGAL BLISS: A Comedy of the Martial Arts, \o7 By John Nichols (Henry Holt: $22.50; 304 pp.)\f7 By Ron Carlson, \o7 Ron Carlson is the author most recently of the story collection, "Plan B for the Middle Class."\f7
ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Part... By Charles Solomon
THE BEST OF FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT \o7 edited by Geoff... By Charles Solomon
STAYING PUT: Making a Home in a Restless World \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
Reason to Weep By Kristine Mckenna
She Made Being Deceived a Pleasure By Charles Champlin
The Wise, the Worldly and the Wicked : DIPLOMACY, \o7 By Henry Kissinger (Simon & Schuster: $35; 912 pp.)\f7 By David Fromkin, \o7 David Fromkin, the author of "A Peace to End All Peace: Creating the Modern Middle East" (Avon) has just finished a book about American world policy 1880-1961 to be published by Alfred A. Knopf in February 1995\f7
NEWS
Your Name, Er, Here
Rock 'n' Role Models
Haute and Bothered
Treasured Chests
A League of Her Own
Least Action Heroes
Vidal Organs
Ted, Fred and Nam
Johnny Rotten or Sunshine? : Despite playing a sociopath in Mike Leigh's film 'Naked' and a pedophile in the upcoming PBS series 'Prime Suspect,' actor David Thewlis doesn't want to be known for his savage roles. Now living part-time in L.A., he turns out to be an accentuate-the-positive kinda bloke By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar. and \f7
COVER STORY : A Kinder, Gentler Spike? : Spike Lee has always seemed to thrive on controversy. But with 'Crooklyn' he's moved into a quieter zone. It's about the daily life of a Brooklyn family in the 1970s. But not just any family--sounds like a family Spike knows pretty well By Jonathan Mandell, \o7 Jonathan Mandell is a staff writer for New York Newsday\f7
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week... By Michael Krikorian
A Blooming Birthday By Iris Yokoi
Hey, It's Home : Despite Catastrophes, This City's a Very Good Place to Live and Work, Says the Executive Director of the Korean Chamber of Commerce. So He Cooked Up the 'I Still Love L.A.' Campaign. By Mike Wyma, \o7 Harrison Kim's campaign began Feb. 1 and features bumper stickers, T-shirts and caps. Kim, 29, was born in South Korea and came to the United States at age 9. He is a graduate of Cal State Northridge. He was interviewed by Mike Wyma\f7
Issue: What Has Changed in Your Community Since the Riots?
SPRING ROUNDUP : No. 1 Loyola Plays It Safe and Stumbles By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : When 16th and Final Bell Rings, Eagles Left Standing By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
False Account of Girl's Death Leads to Suit : An estranged relationship between a mother and her daughter seemingly ends in sorrow, until the "deceased" suddenly walks in the door of their tiny home. By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Museum Chief Calls Fund Raising a Priority : James Lawrence Powell Hopes to Build on Research Reputation of County's Museum of Natural History By Sandra Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bingo Operators Fear Effects of City-Sponsored Games By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRENSHAW : Jazz Club Highlights Native U.S. Music By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Students Offer Ideas to Fix Urban Woes By Erin J. Aubry
LEIMERT PARK : Senior Actors Take Show on the Road By Erin J. Aubry
DOWNTOWN : Discount Mart Helps Grocers Cut Prices By Iris Yokoi
DOWNTOWN : Life Stimulates Artful Monologues By Iris Yokoi
DOWNTOWN : S. Korean Theater Troupe to Perform
HARVARD HEIGHTS : Safety Group Seeks to Fund Police Station By Jake Doherty
HANCOCK PARK : Country Club Settles Discrimination Suit
KOREATOWN : Workers Called Hidden Riot Victims By Jake Doherty
MID-CITY AREA : Meetings Planned on Revitalization
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Homeboy Tortilleria Closes; Funds Sought By Mary Anne Perez
BOYLE HEIGHTS : City Grant Funds Center's Repairs By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Students to Hold Art Show, Auction
SOUTH : Run-Down Park Gets New Lease on Life By Sandra Hernandez
WATTS : Post Office Puts Watts on Its Map
WATTS : Groundbreaking for Long-Sought Library By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH GATE : School's Goal: Quiet Soccer Controversy By Mary Helen Berg
Deadline for Quake Aid Extended
WALNUT PARK : Juveniles Face Curfew Sweeps By Mary Helen Berg
COVER STORY : CROSSING LINES : Two Years After the Riots, the Divisions Among Ethnic and Racial Groups Are as Wide as Ever By Lucille Renwick
Bill to Ban Malt Liquor, Fortified Wines Stalls By Sandra Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At Last, an Answer to 'What Goes?' : Education: District and MTA unveil plans to open transportation academies at three sites, including Wilson and Locke high schools. By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They're Fast, Sharp and Ready--for High School : Basketball: Aided by a new district enrollment rule, talented ninth-graders are looking to transfer into programs that will make good use of their skills. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Back on Track : Cal State L.A. sprinter Barry Smith is in top form again after a long fight with Hodgkin's disease. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRACK : Honor Is the Latest Coup de Granville By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Karen Silkwood Case Returns to Haunt Parents : Whistle-blower: The disclosure that Los Alamos lab has had her bone fragments since 1974 outrages family. A worker in a plutonium-processing plant, she died in a car crash while on her way to meet a reporter. She had promised to bring proof the plant was unsafe; no documents were in the car. By Laura Tolley, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bad Builders Need Fixing, Not the Law
The Arrogance and Kindness of Argyros, Johns
Disney's Sweet Deal With OCTA
New Pitches for Use of El Toro MCAS
Don't Cater to Last-Minute Tax Filers
A Costly Decline
Unheeding Council
Protect Laguna Chairman Sets Record Straight
Misguided Compassion for Criminals
Toppling Trees Made Fiduciary Sense
Laguna Event a Walk on the Mild Side
Conservatives Ruining a Good Party
Coyote Problem Is a Threat to Home Buyers
Gun Control Laws Only Victimize the Innocent
LAPD Doesn't Ask Citizens to Police the Streets
Don't Think of Pigeons as 'Roaches of the Sky'
Beilenson Helped Kill Anti-Crime Measures
Berman Should Toughen Stand on Immigration
Dispute Over Community Name Is Still Unresolved
Bernson's Overseas Trips
Child, 2, Becomes Victim in New York 'War Zone' By Judie Glave, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bald Eagle Scrambles to Escape Extinction : Raptors: Since 1974, with fewer than 1,600 nesting adults, the population has more than quadrupled. By Mitchell Landsberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tamil Tigers Turn Sri Lanka Into State of Terror : Asia: Violent separatists seek independent state on island nation, and are willing to slaughter whole villages and suicidally blow up heads of state in order to achieve it. Group also is suspected of killing India's Rajiv Gandhi. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Asians See Bright Nuclear Future : Economy: Demand for new power sources appears to prevail over environmental worries and safety considerations, which often stall construction elsewhere. By Kenneth L. Whiting, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justice Department Joins Case Against Medical Supplier \o7 Associated Press\f7
Navajos Decry Muerto Canyon Hantavirus Site \o7 Associated Press\f7
Imported Weeds Plant Nasty Roots in U.S. By Robert Greene, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rift Turns Brazil's Ecology Movement Into an Endangered Species : Rain forest: Infighting and mismanagement splinter some conservation groups. While the once-powerful movement breaks down, the forces of destruction remain strong. By Todd Lewan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
King Helps Guide Morocco Toward Democracy : North Africa: Ruler has kept Muslim extremists at bay while acting as a critical conduit for Arab relations with the United States and Israel. By Terril Jones, ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Carolina Blacks Pray for End to Crime : Violence: Of those charged in violent felonies, about 70% are black. Blacks, about 12% of the population, are the victims in half of all homicides. By Leslie Dreyfous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Owl, but Pussy Cat Went to Sea in Chill Boat \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Friends, Foes Have Only Kind Words \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Key Dates in Richard Nixon's Life
Russian Immigrants Find Jobs in Israel Scarce : Mideast: Many of the half-million who arrived since 1989 have trouble fitting in, most notably professionals in a nation already overflowing with doctors, lawyers and engineers. By Allyn Fisher, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retiree Builds Future From Hobby With Erector Sets By Larry Mcshane, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scientist-Detective Feels for Murder Clues in Bones, Old or New : Forensics: Douglas W. Owsley is a skeletal biologist with training in archeology. He helps police find and decipher fresher remains. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
New England Mud Season Slips, Slides In : Thaw: Residents face mire that comes between winter and spring. By Christopher B. Daly, WASHINGTON POST
Hans Burkhardt; Leading Protest Artist By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Officials Scramble to Plan Nixon Services : Funeral: World's dignitaries, media will descend on Yorba Linda, where final rites are planned Wednesday. By Rebecca Trounson and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
China Frees a Dissident Leader of 1989 Protests : Rights: Wang Juntao leaves for U.S. Beijing also announces some 'understandings' about prison visits. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Americans Recall Heroic, Tragic Figure By Rebecca Trounson and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
From Beginning to End, Nixon Was a Fighter By Rudy Abramson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hard-Liner Is Favored in El Salvador By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yorba Linda Readies Final Resting Place By Matt Lait and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Eager for Chancellor to End Silence : Education: Many praise her accessibility but say it's time for her to 'stand up and be counted.' By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Defy NATO, Advance on Gorazde : Bosnia: U.N. refuses to approve air strikes despite daylong assault. Then, as deadline for pullback nears, rebels show signs of complying with alliance's ultimatum. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dannemeyer Sees Senate Bid as Vanguard of a Revolution : Politics: Ex-congressman doggedly advocates religious recipe for solutions to national problems. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africans Driven Apart by Apartheid Forge New Bonds By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson's Spending in '92-'93 Follows Pattern : Politics: Councilman's recent use of funds was similar to 1991, which was criticized by the Ethics Commission. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Eulogized as a National Day of Mourning Is Set : Presidency: Clinton recalls 37th President's tenacity and 'stunning victories' as he declares Wednesday a time of grieving. Plans for Yorba Linda rites are under way. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Biosphere 2: Trouble in Paradise : What began as a theater troupe's fantasy is now a nightmare of legal wrangles and bitter feuds. By Robert Lee Hotz and Adam S. Bauman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Isolated Town Protests Molester in Its Midst : Placement of Thomas Hetherington angers many residents of tiny Salton Sea community. But Wilson will not order his relocation because the convict 'has to go somewhere.' By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Kind of Native By Peter H. King
Unz TV Ad Says Wilson Failed L.A. During Riots : Politics: Governor calls his opponent's charges 'completely wrong and a new low in this campaign.' By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rattled by Reptiles : As Snakes Stir in Spring's Warmth, People Are in for Surprises By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mandela Scolds Gun-Toting Supporters at Rally : Elections: Candidate says ANC is committed to controlling firearms in South Africa. Meanwhile, President De Klerk makes last-ditch appeal for votes. By Bob Drogin and Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dispute Delays Air Strikes in Bosnia : Balkans: White House warns of likely action. But U.N. veto of NATO's request for attacks underscores difficulties. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel-PLO Pact May Come During Christopher Visit : Diplomacy: Secretary of state embarks for Mideast today. He is also expected to discuss peace with Syria. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norwegian Reaches North Pole Alone \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Singapore Official Labels Criticism of Floggings Absurd By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels Declare Unilateral Cease-Fire in Rwanda Fighting : Central Africa: Spokesman says his group has 'obliged' global community. But it shuns peace talks. \o7 From Reuters\f7
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Reporter Recalls Seeing Nixon Take a Trip Down Memory Lane : Media: A Pasadena newsman interviewed former President in 1980 as he was bidding a nostalgic farewell to his old congressional district. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Nixon: 1913-1994 : Local Reaction
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Leaders Worldwide Recall Triumphs of the Statesman : Tributes: Nixon's achievements, from Moscow to Beijing, are hailed by powerbrokers past and present. By Sonni Efron and Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Richard Nixon: 1913-1994 : International Reaction
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : O.C. Recalls Local Boy Who Made It to the White House : Influence: Nixon friends and rivals reminisce on the former President's impact on national, world events. By Rebecca Trounson and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon's Relations With California Ran Hot and Cold : History: The native son won House, Senate and White House jobs. But he had trouble winning respect at home. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Richard Nixon: 1913-1994 : National Reaction
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Namesake's Death Puts Spotlight on O.C. Library : Museum: The native son will be laid to rest near his boyhood home. The town says it's ready. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Libertarians Back Stern in Run for N.Y. Governor By Nicholas Goldberg, NEWSDAY
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : ORANGE COUNTY REMEMBERS : Where Richard Nixon Left His Mark Researched by LEE ROMNEY and JODI WILGOREN / Los Angeles Times
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Friend Recalls Western White House Days : Casa Pacifica: Current occupant Gavin Herbert shared highs and lows in San Clemente. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon Remembered as Vietnam's Savior in O.C.'s Little Saigon : Mourning: Immigrants hail former President as great anti-Communist U.S. leader who tried hardest to save their homeland. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mediator Meets With Teamsters, Truck Firms \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Kelso Hands Over His Navy Command From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Choice: Judge or Politician? : Judiciary: All current justices are from lower courts. Many Clinton aides believe the background of the high court should reflect more diversity. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Gay Olympic Protest Is Called Blackmail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : Snub of NOW Chief Is Reconsidered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officer Shot Down Over Iraq Is Eulogized by Fiance : Funeral: First Lt. Laura Ashley Piper, a 1992 Air Force Academy graduate, is buried near the chapel where she was baptized. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Justices to Enter Abortion Clinic's 'Buffer Zone' : Supreme Court: A case of 'free speech versus free access' at a surgical center is high court's first chance to weigh aggressive protesters' First Amendment rights. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rodney King
Arnold Garcia
Decathlon Victory
Bosnia
Demonstrations Over Octopus
Spielberg, Wilson at Oakland School
Commentary : PERSPECTIVE ON TEACHING : How Did We Forget the Kids? : A teacher who says all children have the unequivocal right to an education finds the will to keep trying from those who don't make it. : EYEWITNESS: SANDRA MCBRAYER * As told to Jonathan Freedman Author of "From Cradle to Grave" By \o7 Sandra Mcbrayer\f7, \f7 and \o7 Sandra McBrayer, who founded a pioneering school for homeless children in San Diego, is 1994 National Teacher of the Year.
Moyers: The Story And The Photograph
Presidential File
On Target--mostly
Sympathy For The Quake Victims
A Solution For A Holusion
A Palate Revolt In Orange County
More on Bahia
History Lesson
Another Flight
Room at the Inn
Secretaries, Then . . . And Now By N.F. Mendoza
Profile : Serious Business : REBECCA DE MORNAY PLAYS THE OPPOSITE OF GLAMOUR IN ABC'S 'GETTING OUT' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'South Central' Offensive
On View : A Dear Tale : CBS MOVIE STICKS TO THE RAW EMOTION IN KINNAN RAWLINGS' 'THE YEARLING' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afterburn (Lifetime Tuesday at 4 p.m.), HBO's crackling... By Kevin Thomas
Too Commercial for Easter
The 1984 Purple Hearts (KCOP Sunday at 5 p.m.) seems a... By Kevin Thomas
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Barney's purple passion for happiness hits the prime-time hours on NBC By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Jack the Bear' By Peter Rainer
'Stalin' By Howard Rosenberg
'El Mariachi' By Kevin Thomas
'The Last of the Mohicans' By Kenneth Turan
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Boy (Ben Savage) meets sitcom 'World' in ABC look at a teen in progress By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL CLIMES : An Evening in Iguanaland By Mark Ehrman
Brazelton Gives Care That's Pediatrically Correct By Robin Abcarian
The Last Rest Stop
SOCIAL CLIMES : You Rang? COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Modem Operandi : O.C. investigators and data centers are thriving in the age of electronic information. But, fearing loss of privacy and safety, some victims' rights groups and lawmakers are pushing to restrict such access. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Hail the Taxi Court : New York has its own way of dealing with cabbies who cheat or assail their passengers and race through residential zones at 60 m.p.h. And get this: Justice is relatively swift--and sweet.
Getting a Legal Lift After a Taxi Nightmare By Josh Getlin
A Joyous Occasion That Knows No Nation's Boundaries : Civil rights: This week's historic elections in South Africa have people celebrating the power of the vote--both there and here. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bugs, Big Bird . . . Who's Next on the Walk of Fame?
Santa Monica Adopts Quake Rebuilding Plan By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Looms Over Venice Boardwalk : Commerce: Officials order a series of community workshops to settle the fight over how to reshape the landmark. New restrictions on charity vendors will be implemented next month. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brave New World : Students Use Cultural-Exchange Trip to Israel to Help Shatter Stereotypes By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In to a Spoof By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Charity: New Chief for Big Brothers
BRIEFLY : Health: Professor Heads Research Team
MAR VISTA : Homeowners Oppose Children's Center By Adrian Maher
Rescue Ride : Cross-Country Cyclists Raising Funds to Aid Bosnian Women By D. Jean Quashie
CRENSHAW : Students Shape Ideas to Combat Urban Woes By Erin J. Aubry
HANCOCK PARK : Club Settles Lawsuit
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. By Michael Krikorian
COVER STORY : Police Force Under Fire : UCLA's 59-Member Department Maintains Peace Everywhere on Campus Except Within Its Own Ranks By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless: Problem Warrants Exploring Causes and Solutions
For Seniors : Irv Wershow Is an Unsung Hero for Blind Youngsters By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
JUST KIDDING : Recycling 'The Paper' for the Techno Age By David Kronke
Lloyd Webber: Close Call Was of Paramount Interest By Don Shirley
Fiddlers: Flying Fingers, Smiling Faces By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : ERNIE WATTS (***) : "Reaching Up" / \o7 JVC\f7 By Bill Kohlhaase
HOT STUFF: As we near the one-third mark of 1994, Mariah... By Robert Hilburn
FAGENOMETRY 101: Given that it took Donald Fagen more than... By Steve Hochman
AND ONE MORE THING: Rhino Records had so much success with...
Ad Campaign Causes Promoters to Lose Taste for Meat Loaf Tour By Steve Hochman
Pumpkins Float in Search of the Lost Inner Child By Chris Willman
Reba Settles for the Melodrama (**) : REBA McENTIRE; "Read My Mind," \o7 MCA\f7 By Randy Lewis
THE PROCLAIMERS (***) : "Hit the Highway;" \o7 Chrysalis/ERG\f7 By Steve Hochman
PRIMAL SCREAM (* 1/2) : "Give Out but Don't Give Up;" \o7 Sire/Warner Bros.\f7 By Lorraine Ali
In Brief By Lorraine Ali
*** Chris Walker, "Sincerely Yours," Pendulum/ERG. At... By Connie Johnson
** Carcass, "Heartwork," Earache/Columbia. Has British... By Katherine Turman
*** The Young Dubliners, "Rocky Road," Scotti Bros. Strong... By Bruce Haring
*** Mike Henderson, "Country Music Made Me Do It," BMG... By Randy Lewis
MAN IN THE STUDIO: Michael Jackson, returning to music for... By Bruce Haring
VOCAL BREAK: Jeff Charroux, lead singer of the band Ultra... By Katherine\f7 Turman
The word is that the long-awaited Dr. Dre/Snoop Doggy Dogg...
More Than 200 Establishments Want to Land at LAX By Kathie Jenkins
The '12 Play' Mainstay
Q & A : Hollywood Times Three : Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher discuss Hollywood families, not-so-fictional novels--and baby Billie's there to chaperone By Hilary De Vries, \o7 Hilary de Vries is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Dances of Sorrow, Dances of Hope : The work of Pearl Primus finds a natural place in a special program of historic modern dances for women. Primus' 1943 work 'Strange Fruit' leaped over the boundaries of what was then considered 'black dance' By David Gere, \o7 David Gere is a staff critic at the San Francisco Chronicle and also teaches at UCLA\f7
COMMENTARY : Don't Forget the Art Part : Yes, LACMA's new director should have fund-raising and business smarts. But far more important is the 'vision thing,' a commitment to art--coupled with the ability to make that passion infectious By Christopher Knight, \o7 Christopher Knight is a Times art critic. and \f7
When 'X' Doesn't Mark the Spot : In a time when youth culture is king, why are Hollywood's Generation X movies, more often than not, shunned by the X-ers? Maybe filmmakers should listen to the people they think they're talking to By Patrick Goldstein, \o7 Patrick Goldstein is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
WATCH THAT PLACEMENT! : Trying Hard to Be 'Major League' \o7 Compiled by the Film Clips staff\f7
The American Way . . . That's Litigation! : Want to show a clip from a Fred Astaire film? Better ask Robyn Astaire first By Judy Brennan
THE BEDROCK BUZZ : Will 'Flintstones' Bolster Goodman's Rocky Film Career? By Judy Brennan
BUSINESS
Hope You Brought Something to Read During Info Highway Wait By Stewart Alsop, Stewart Alsop, a long-time observer of the personal computer industry is editor-in-chief of San Mateo-based InfoWorld magazine and the founder and publisher of P.C. Letter
New Senior VP for Insurance Firm
Upgrade of Air Traffic Control System Stuck in Holding Pattern By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Industry's Most Lasting Resource Is Knowledge By James Flanigan
Coming Tuesday
Clintonomics Undone : The 'Investment' Candidate Proves a Deficit Hawk By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Minimize '94 Tax Bite, Plan a Strategy Now By Kathy M. Kristof
Only 1 Spouse's Benefits Available By Carla Lazzareschi
He's a Hands-On Crisis Manager : Profile: When Platinum Software floundered, board member Carmelo S. Santoro stepped in. It's a role he's familiar with. By Dean Takahashi and Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hazardous-Waste Disposer Sued by Former Landlord
Cytocare Inc.: The Aliso Viejo medical products company...
PenUltimate Inc.: The Irvine developer of software systems...
Westcorp: The Irvine financial services holding company...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Students' Inquiry About Witchcraft All But Ties Library Aide to Stake : Montana: Worker fired for lending seventh-grade girls two of her own books that school superintendent found were "grossly inappropriate." By Tom Laceky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Rabbit Test Suggests Glaucoma Relief for Humans : Medicine: Tiny disc placed on eyes lowers fluid pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness. By Malcolm Ritter, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Proposed Homeless Housing at Air Force Base Turns Into Battleground : Denver: Many of Lowry's neighbors fear crime rates will rise, property values will decline and neighborhoods will deteriorate. By Sandy Shore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Women With Forehead Tattoos Compensated Associated Press
Simple Dislike Isn't a Reason for Recall : * Recent Efforts Are Wrongly Motivated by Single Issues
It's Wise to Move Slowly on Rail Decision : * Fullerton-Irvine Transit Line Could Cost $2 Billion to Build, Millions to Operate
Fair Deal for Those Who Hold Yard Sales : * Santa Ana's Plan to Limit Them to 4 Designated Weekends a Year Is Practical, Flexible
Homelessness Is No Joke, but It Isn't Always Humorless
CITY SLICKER: Today is draft day in the National Football...
Notes about your surroundings
Orange County : COMMENTARY ON CHILD ABUSE : Prevention Is Key to Breaking Cycle of Mistreating the Young : Change will come when we all take responsibility and support grass-roots efforts to improve the lives of children. By Kathy Mccarrell, \o7 Kathy McCarrell is executive director of the Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center of Orange County and \f7
Nurses Deal With Dispute, Ward Reality : Medical: They worry that short staffing at the county hospital may lead to tragedy, and that a new contract gives them no power to stop it. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura May Hike Keys' Fee to $2,000 : Dredging: Residents would pay $300 more per year for city cleanup of backyard canals. But lawsuit settlement could make issue moot. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Temperature Puts Chill on Beach Party : Ventura: Organizers said thousands showed up for start of two-day festival despite cool weather. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeper of the Oaks : City's Landscape Consultant May Be Left Out on a Limb By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : City to Consider Countywide Bus Pass By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Library Accepts Notes to Nixon Family By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Program for Home Buyers to Be Studied By Scott Hadly
VENTURA : 5 Arrested in SWAT Raid of 2 Houses By Scott Hadly
SANTA PAULA : Market Owner Robbed, Tied Up by Gunman By Scott Hadly
Campaign to Recall 3 Members of Simi School Board Unravels : Education: Organizers say effort lost momentum because of earthquake and a stabbing. Opponents say it never really got off the ground. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emphasis on Families at Conejo Valley Days : Thousand Oaks: Chili cook-off and Whiskeroo are today's events. Five-day carnival starts Wednesday. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Cavalry Has Arrived With Landmark Loan : SBA Can Rescue Other Quake-Damaged Companies
Reversing the Charges for the Taxpayer : Valley Supervisor's $1.2-Million Mistake Creates Interest in New Ethics Legislation
Glendale's Pigeon Flap Is for the Birds : Messy Fowl Are No Longer Sitting Ducks but City Needs a Plan That Will Fly
Program Rewards Good Grades : Pasadena: The goal is to motivate neighborhood children and teen-agers to do better in school by recognizing their achievements. By Joe Donnelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Commentary : On Track for Prosperity : Underground mass transit stations often become clusters of economic activity. North Hollywood's subway station should be no exception. By Richard Kahlenberg, \o7 Richard Kahlenberg contributes regularly to The Times\f7
Valley Commentary : School District's Lesson: When All Else Fails, Sue : The LAUSD's attempt to invalidate the Warner Center Specific Plan shrouds an agenda aimed at having business rescue officials from their own mismanagement. By Bonny L. Matheson, \o7 Bonny L. Matheson is president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. and \f7
Valley Commentary : Are We Too Poor to Deny Kids a Richer Education? : It's a sad situation when adults who had activities in school like field trips and shop classes aren't willing to pay taxes so today's students can also have them. By Janet Bernson-parmenter, \o7 Janet Bernson-Parmenter, a free-lance writer who lives in Sherman Oaks, does theater workshops in Valley elementary and secondary schools and has produced children's theater in Los Angeles. \f7
Inglewood Hoping to Rescue Its Image : Tourism: Officials say the city has been unfairly portrayed as dangerous. They hope to deploy trucks to assist--and reassure--visitors. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigation Shadows Judge's Reelection Effort By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans Tire of Minority Status in House : Politics: For 40 years, Democrats have run the show. GOP members such as Robert K. Dornan of Garden Grove find it nearly impossible to get bills passed and frustratingly difficult to be heard. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scouting Out the Ranch : Troops Get First Taste of 188-Acre Site That a Lot of Thin Mints Helped Pay For By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seismic Hazards May Force Cal State Out of Long Beach Offices By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Disproves Myth of a Weak Mayoral System By Bill Boyarsky
In Gifts Big and Small, Quake Aid Gives L.A. a Lift By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colorado Seizes Trust Affiliate of 1st Pension : Investing: Action is taken after $10 million is reported withdrawn. Firm's principal, William E. Cooper, had business ties with ex-Sen. John Seymour. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TB Cases Rise Dramatically in County, State : Public health: Number who get the disease increased 71% in O.C. since 1990. Officials will seek $1.5 million top open new clinics and start skin testing of all new students. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Packard Reluctantly Calls for the Closure of San Onofre Checkpoint
Man Shot in Leg at South Coast Plaza; Motive Unknown : Violence: Youth fired two rounds before fleeing. Eighteen-year-old Garden Grove man says attacker asked him about his car before pulling a gun in parking lot. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth, 15, Talking to Friends Dies in Early Morning Drive-By Shooting
40% Chance of Rain, 10- to 20-M.P.H. Winds
City Sues Buddhist Temple for Violating Zoning Rules By Bert Eljera and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Workshop to Focus on Places Where Dogs Can Roam By Leslie Earnest
Burst Water Pipe Floods Anaheim Hotel; 500 Evacuated, No Injuries
Woman Killed in Collision in Orange
Antelope Valley Residents Split on State Test Dispute By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Disaster Strikes, FEMA Teams Mobilize : Assistance: Many workers for the federal agency are catastrophe victims themselves. They're putting in nine-hour days, six days a week--and liking it. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heaven and Hell : Communities: The tiny desert town of Littlerock is hot and quiet. Many locals love those qualities, but others hate them. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Show Civic Pride by Sweeping Up Sidewalks : Education: Sepulveda Middle School youths return a favor by responding to a councilman's cleanup call. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Man, 67, Fatally Stabbed
After High-Speed Chase, Carjacking Suspect Arrested By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Era Dawns for Lancaster City Council : Government: Observers predict more discussion and debate after the election of two outspoken activists to the panel. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Rattled : Warmer Weather Means an Early Snake Season By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woodland Hills : Tree-Lined Residential Streets Mix With Corporate High-Rises
Snakebite Season Research by STEPHANIE STASSEL and JEFF MCDONALD / Los Angeles Times
MTA Plan to Increase Bus Fares Draws Fire : Transit: Speakers berate officials for seeking to raise costs and cut services. Agency is searching for ways to meet a projected $126-million deficit. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Is There Any 'Right' Bosnia Policy for Clinton? By Charles William Maynes, \o7 Charles Williams Maynes is editor of Foreign Policy. \f7
An Emerging Asian Tiger: The Vietnamese Connection By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and author of "Tribes: How Race, Religion and Identity Determine Success in the New Global Economy" (Random House). He is also business-trends analyst for Fox news. \f7
A 'Constitutional Moment?' : Insisting the crime problem is unique, people are ever more willing to abandon the Bill of Rights. By Robert Weisberg, \o7 Robert Weisberg is a law professor at Stanford University\f7
The Nation : With Nixon: 'Politics Is Great--Except for People' By John P. Sears, \o7 John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1976 and 1980. He was executive director of the Nixon for President Committee in 1967-68\f7
The Nation : Senate on Notice--Ignore Women at Your Own Risk By Susan Estrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988\f7
The World : Personal Perspective : South Africa: A Nation at the Moment of Re-creation By Nomsa D. Daniels, \o7 Nomsa D. Daniels is the director of the Professional Development Program, a management training program for black South Africans. \f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Ernesto Zedillo : Cutting a New Path Through Mexico's Political Landscape By Sergio Munoz
Gambling With Lives : Delay in quake retrofitting for freeways is intolerable
Some Old Crimes Never Die
Commentary : Dear Dad: Where Do We Go From Here? : Vietnam: A daughter ponders the war's unspoken specter over her family. By Erin Trowbridge, \o7 Erin Trowbridge is a senior at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y\f7
The State : Riordan Quietly Kills the CRA, Thereby Starting a Jobs-vs.-Revitalization Debate By William Fulton
The Electric Car: Its Time Is Here--and So Is Its Opposition
REAL ESTATE
Still 'Wheeling' and Dealing By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales Hit Highest Point in Nearly 3 Years Special to The Times
Must Landlord Accept Partial Payments? By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), an apartment owners' service group\f7
An Established Community With a Feeling of Family : North San Gabriel: Wooded area looks expensive, has sense of community and high state test scores at schools. By Susan Carrier, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Carrier is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer who lives in North San Gabriel. and \f7
Real Answers
Your Mortgage : Rate Locks Can Expire If Lenders Delay By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lead-Based Paint Brochure Offered
Green Thumb : Sometimes You Can't Improve on Nature : Tomatoes: Despite gardener's attempts to stake or climb them, these plants do just fine if left to sprawl. By Elliot Michener, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Michener is a Sierra Madre gardener. and \f7
Gardening : Rounding Out the Vegetable Plot, Plate
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How Much Gas Water Heater Saves Special to The Times
If Refrigerator Freezes Food, Check for Leak From Popular Mechanics
Caulking Easier When You Pick Right Type By Morris Carey and James Carrey, FOR AP NEWSFEATURES
That Crusty Bathroom Scum Is Actually a Buildup of Lime Special to The Times
How to Save Your Sanity During Remo By Sharon Whitley, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Sharon Whitley is a San Diego free-lance writer.
Renter Pleased She Braved Buying Home By Rylee-ann Romero, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Romero is a production manager in the television industry.
Summer Bounty : All You Can Eat in 15 X 18 Feet By Robert Smaus, Times Garden Editor
SPORTS
Angels Suffer Through a Catchers-22 : Baseball: Starter Myers, reserve Billmeyer are injured as the Red Sox score a 5-3 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Hard Road Back for Trainer Jeff Lukas : Horse racing: The words came out quickly, clipped short. He paused between phrases, forcing his injured brain to remember how to answer questions, how to make conversation. By John Nelson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Promotional Gift Comes With Rapping By Jerry Crowe
UCLA Moves Ahead in Another Volleyball Title Quest By Mike Hiserman
Lopez Defeats Sequenan by TKO After Boxers Butt Heads Early By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Springer Sets 54-Hole Greensboro Record From Staff and Wire Reports
GYMNASTICS / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : O'Neill Wins Rare Medal for American Men From Associated Press
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Roy Leaves Hospital and Leads Canadiens From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Sometimes, the Art of Sliding Can't Be Learned From a Book By Dave Kindred, THE SPORTING NEWS
Bethel Makes Way Back Into Competition : Track: After a two-month layoff because of a freak injury to her eye, the teen-age star is in action. By Gabe Lacques, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport Harbor's Abrams Falls Short by a Shot : Tennis: Sophomore blows two break-point opportunities and loses, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, to Santa Barbara's Jackmon. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Hawks Clinch Top Seeding in the East From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Broken Thumb Isn't a Problem for Carter From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Extend Atlanta's Streak to 4 From Associated Press
Team-by-Team Capsules for Today's NFL Draft By Dave Goldberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAILING : Conner Is First in Record Time Despite Having to Restart Race By Rich Roberts
Northridge Swept Away in a Hurry : College volleyball: Matadors lose in three games to Pepperdine in first round of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament after a pair of foot faults. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Beginning to Show Signs : College baseball: Matadors rally, score winning run in the ninth on Nelson's bases-loaded, one-out single. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweep Puts Mission Two Steps Closer to a Conference Title By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reilly Nurses Cut, Outlasts Archuleta to Win Decision By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Friday, When Hitters Were Strong-Armed By Jeff Fletcher
Phipps Brightens Saugus With Main-Event Victory By Ron Stapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stewart Continues Torrid Pace With Ventura Victory By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Jones Continues Hitting Tear in CSUN Softball Sweep
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Tuimoloau Improves Her Shotput Mark
NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES : Tustin's Davis Times It Right for South : Girls: Her play late helps produce a 74-72 victory over the North team. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / ORANGE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Oettinger Is Foothill's Ace, Finishing First in Four Events By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES : Gonzalez the Go-To Guy as South Holds Off North : Boys: Huntington Beach star nearly unstoppable, finishes with 31 points, 13 rebounds in 105-93 victory. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER / SENIOR BOYS' ALL-STAR GAME : North Holds Off South, Scores in Second Half for 3-0 Victory By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Longshot Wins the Arkansas Derby By Bob Mieszerski
PREP SWIMMING / FOOTHILL SWIM GAMES : El Toro Victory, Records Steal Spotlight at Big Meet By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel Surfers Advance at Pismo Beach
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Riverside Gets the Last Blast, Tops Saddleback By Steve Kresal
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Wins Conference Softball Title
The Sonoma Sleeper : Larry Allen, a 325-Pound Lineman From Division II School, May Go Early in the Second Round of the NFL Draft By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodger Collision Proves Costly : Baseball: DeShields is hospitalized after running into Mondesi. The Expos rally from 5-0 deficit to beat L.A., 8-6, in 11th. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maybe This Guy \o7 Is \f7 the Greatest There Ever Was By Jim Murray
If You Must Smoke, Try It in Singapore By Mike Downey
Atlas Puts the Weight on His Shoulders : Boxing: Moorer's trainer sees defeat looming--and takes an unusual step to turn the fight's tide. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Status of Dilfer Might Be the Key : Rams: They may trade down for another pick if quarterback is not there when L.A. chooses fifth. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Running Start Is No. 1 Goal : Raiders: If they can't sign former Chief Williams, they probably will pick Johnson or Bates. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Days, Every Pick Must Pay Off : Pro football: The limits of the salary cap dictate that even rookies must contribute immediately. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / JERRY CROWE : Without Visible Weaknesses, Sampras in a Class by Himself By Jerry Crowe
Redington Views Minor Employment as Major Victory : Baseball: Stint with Lake Elsinore puts former Times Orange County player of the year back in professional baseball. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Olajuwon, Karl Get Prestigious Votes By Mark Heisler
James Is Worthy but Not Lakers : Pro basketball: Magic to start ex-All-Star in today's final after 126-91 loss, the ninth in a row. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Why So Much Offense? For Starters, It's Pitching By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Is Cut Out for This Sight Gag By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Luckily, Chili Didn't Need to Warm Up By Bob Nightengale
SOCCER : U.S. Will Play Iceland Today By Grahame Jones
Tanner Falls in Semifinal to Former Newbury Park High Player By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kelso Given Rare Honor at Horse Racing Museum Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Delahoussaye Will Take Over on Strodes Creek in Kentucky By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa's Miller Giving Up Duties as Athletic Director By Martin Henderson
MAGAZINE
THE TWILIGHT ZONE : When the Stars Come Out at Night in California, That'll Be the Day By Patt Morrison
HOMEFRONT : The Real Real Estate Game By Jill Stewart
MELTING POT : Sushi on Wheels By Susan Carrier
STATE OF MIND : L.A. Stories By Sean Mcdonald
L.A. SPEAK : Publicist Patois By Janet Kinosian
10 Ways to Improve Traffic in Post-Apocalyptic L.A.
Style: Design : Bedrock's Newest Digs By Marilyn Bethany
AS BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS : Two Palms, Two Bars, One Bandstand, Acres of Tables Under Umbrellas. Ah, Pasadena! By S. Irene Virbila
The Wine List By Dan Berger
The Labors of John Garamendi : The California Insurance Commissioner and Gubernatorial Candidate Is Hard-Working and Ambitious. Maybe Too Ambitious. By Bill Stall, \o7 Bill Stall covers California politics for The Times\f7
The Jury Is Back : A Murder Case Involving Two Gypsies Tests the Waters of Civil Liberties in Russia, Where Juries Have Been Banned for 75 Years. By Deborah Stead, Deborah Stead is a Moscow-based journalist. Her legal articles have appeared in the New York Times, Business Week and the Baltimore Sun
Ruben Blades' Panamanian Pipe Dream : The Singer-Actor Finds the Spotlight Is Hotter When You're Running for President By Tracy Wilkinson, \o7 Tracy Wilkinson is The Times' San Salvador Bureau chief\f7
TRAVEL
Destination: Utah : The Capital of : Rock and Roll : Wheeling up, down and around the unique red rock formations surrounding Moab, Utah, the mountain biker's mecca By Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
Renting a Car? Expect to Pay More, Explain More : Transportation: Agencies raise rates, check drivers' records but improve vehicle security. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; \o7 Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips. \f7
News, Tips & Bargains : Deal of the Week
News, Tips & Bargains : New Report on Caribbean Slaying
News, Tips & Bargains : 'Face of the Spirits': A Story of Masks
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
News, Tips & Bargains : Taking Tired Hikers for a Ride
News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : The Cost of a Fast-Food Meal
Weekend Escape: Baja California : Rosarito Reverie : He Holed Up at This Seaside Hotel, Where the Ocean Views Are Long and the R&R Easy By Patrick Mott, \o7 Mott is a regular contributor to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Airline Menus Are Lightening Up By Kathleen Doheny, \o7 The Healthy Traveler appears the second and fourth week of every month. \f7
Swiss, Viennese Tales of Hofmann By Colman Andrews, \o7 Books to Go appears the second and fourth week of every month. and \f7
Destination: Caribbean : ST. CROIX SLEEPERS : From Historic Plantation Houses to Motels With Views, Inn Styles Vary on This U.S. Virgin Island By Rachel Jackson Christmas, \o7 Christmas is a New York free-lance writer\f7
Destination: Bulgaria : A Different Kind of : Rose Parade : Like Flower Petals, the Culture and the Surprising Architecture Are Multi-Faceted By Linda White, \o7 Linda White is a free-lance journalist living in Frankfurt, Germany\f7
Travel Advisory : Attacks Aim at Tourism in Turkey By Edward Wright, \o7 Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly. \f7
View of the Valley at Nature's Edge By John Mckinney
Backpack and Budget : Cheaper Choices for Bus Travelers By Lucy Izon
Offbeat Adventure Tours By Hank Kovell
Traveling With Disabilities By Eileen Ogintz, \o7 Taking the Kids appears weekly. \f7
Destination: New York : The Ultimate Whirlwind Tour By Katherine Yung, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
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