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What happened on April 29, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. Theatre Review : Rich Talent, Poor on Fame By Jan Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Falsettos' Deepens Its Voice : Musical Loses Glibness With Entrance of AIDS By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miramax's 'Crow' Quietly Takes Flight By Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Classical Gas : Music: Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet uses elegance and style to make concert-going a colorful experience. By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : 'Woman': Days of Wine and Turmoil By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION Kuralt to Host 'Van Dyke Show' Special: Retired... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movie Review : 'Honors': Contrived Lesson for a Student at Harvard By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 'PCU' an Attempt to Skewer Campus Political Correctness By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 'No Escape' From the Violence By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Favor' a Pleasant Comedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 'Fire This Time' Sheds Light on L.A. Riots By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Review : Melissa Ferrick Gifted but Unfocused By Richard Cromelin
Theater Review : An Uneven Evening With 'Jacques Brel' By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Reviews : Little Pictures Frame a Breakthrough By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Entertainment : Catching Up With Classic Oscar Winners on Laser Disc By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Fugitive' Could Be In for a Race By Robert Levine
Pink Floyd Retains 'Division' Title By Robert Levine
Music Review : Soprano Karol Bennett Shines in Recital By Timothy Mangan
Children's Theatre Review : Phun 'Phantom,' but Young Ones May Not Get Puns By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Review : 'Dark' Myth Understandings By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Restaurants : Dairy Dining: Home-Style and Kosher By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Last Chance
Home Entertainment : Rhino Delivers Engaging Rock Instrumentals on CD By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Nominations Sought for Walk of Fame
TV Grapples With Historic Stories From Two Nations By Howard Rosenberg
CBS, Ex-Correspondent Settle Age-Discrimination Lawsuit : Television: 'I came here to say certain things in court, and I said them,' John Sheahan says. Terms of the agreement are not disclosed. The network continues to deny his allegations. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Screening Room : Focusing on Gay and Lesbian Short Films By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Meaning of 'Earth'? Duo Isn't Sure : Pop music: John Cale and Bob Neuwirth aren't concerned with simple answers in an album that recalls a 'post-apocalyptic psychodrama.' By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
David Wilcox Expands His Horizons : Pop music: The singer-songwriter explores the rewards of emotional intimacy with a mellow sound. But his desire to be meaningful never gets in the way of a good song. By Robert Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lion's Share of L.A. Emmy Nods to KCAL
Grown-Up but Still Down-Home in Clay Country : Pop music: Walker, a humble young Texan who opens for George Strait tonight in Anaheim, is seeing years of hard work begin to pay off. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazzing Up Tribute to Duke : Sax Man Charles Owens, Who Plays With Ellington Band, Will Bring Invigorating Style to System M By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Rise in Bond Yields Sends Dow Tumbling 31.23 Points : Markets: Stocks clipped by government report showing inflation in the first quarter grew faster than expected. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Agriculture Dept. Says Wheat Imports Cost Taxpayers Millions From Associated Press
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Surge in Bond Yields Sends Dow Tumbling 31.23 Points : Markets: Investors are spooked by government report showing inflation in the first quarter rose faster than expected. From Times Staff and Wire Services
PacBell Says Pay Now, Sue Later By Denise Gellene
Home video: The video version of Walt Disney Co.'s... By James Bates
Stacking Up Sales
MGM Names Marenzi Head of Global TV Distribution
Tv Facts
Teamsters, Shippers Reach Tentative Pact : Labor: Despite bitter split, two key union factions predict contract approval. Some workers could return to jobs today. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily Paperless : Greenwire Helps Blaze Trail in Electronic Publishing By Eric Konigsberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Administration Looks to the FCC as High-Tech Cash Cow : Funding: New and higher fees are proposed to help pay for programs ranging from health care to immigration law enforcement. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delta to Jettison Up to 15,000 Jobs, $2 Billion in Costs : Airlines: Stiff competition from low-cost carriers such as Southwest is cited in bid to return to profitability. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Says Earnings Rose 66% in 1st Quarter : Automobiles: Nation's No. 1 car maker earns $854 million thanks to a strong market, cost cutting and increased productivity. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gap Brings New Clothing Chain, Old Navy, to Southland By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prudential Offers to Rehire Executive Who Cited Fraud From Bloomberg Business News
SEC Joins Hunt for $10 Million Missing From Investment Firm By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Subsidies Set for U.S. Flat-Panel Makers By Ralph Vartabedian
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fund Investors Return to Stocks as Bonds Suffer By Tom Petruno
General Nutrition Penalized Over Ad Claims From Bloomberg Business News
New Duties Likely for Katzenberg By Claudia Eller and Alan Citron
Hollywood Is a Major Player in Political 'Soft Money' Game : Contributions: Individuals, PACs gave nearly $7 million in past decade, Common Cause says. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Pension Funds Traced to Singapore : Investigation: Banking regulators find evidence of wire transfer from 'somewhere in Orange County' of some of investors' missing $10 million. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Rockwell Secretary Is Epitome of Confidential : Careers: Executive's aide knows how to keep a business secret--and does it. She has her boss's confidence. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Downey S&L Quarterly Profit Dips
Regional SBA Office Chooses Person of Year
Gateway Communications Inc.: The firm struck a peace...
Digital Soft: The Fountain Valley software distributor has...
Tokos Medical Corp.: The Santa Ana provider of...
SPI Pharmaceuticals: The Costa Mesa drug company said...
Fidelity National Financial Inc.: The Irvine title...
SysteMed Inc.: The Laguna Hills prescription benefit...
UnionFed Financial Corp.: The Brea parent company of Union...
NEWS
Support Groups Are Important to Recovery
No New Age Group, No Particular Cause
Staying With Kids Is a Powerful Move
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : '90s-Style 'Zentrepreneurs' and the Unbearable Lightness of Capitalism : THE HEART AROUSED: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America \o7 by David Whyte\f7 ; Doubleday $22.50, 304 pages By Alex Raksin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When We Loved to Curb Our Appetites By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Eclipse Casts Impressive Shadow : With race-car technology and looks that bring yelps of approval, it just might be tough to maintain your cool By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines
New Nixon Book a Coda to His Life By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday. His column is published Fridays
OC HIGH: Student News & Views
THE GOODS : Give Your Lawn a RoboCrop By Lynn Simross
RSVP : Graceful Melding of Two Worlds By Bill Higgins, Special to the Times
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Yeah, We Moved
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Casting a Vote for South Africa's Future By Susan Heydenrych, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Heydenrych, 18, is a senior at St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano\f7
Faith, Hope, Chastity : Thousands of teen-agers are embracing a new Christian abstinence program. Why? Many long for moral certainties. Also, "Sex is now a matter of life and death." By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : At New Network, 'Heeere's (Your Name Here)!' By Jerry Zezima, THE STAMFORD ADVOCATE
THE GOODS : Sports on Sale : Is there a budget-minded fan in the house? Then free, or nearly, events may be the ticket. By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Pain and Hope : Real Problems Won't Just Disappear, but Listening Can Make a Difference By Lara Carcoura, \o7 Lara Carcoura is a sophomore at St. Margaret's High School in San Juan Capistrano, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Silent Majority. \f7
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Pain and Hope : Suicide Hurts Those Left Behind, and Thoughts of Death Are Also Difficult By Koreen Kalie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Koreen Kalie is a junior at Westminster High School. \f7
Should We All Take Doctors' Position?
No Smoking
World's Fisheries
U.S. Involvement in Bosnia
Adm. Frank Kelso
Motor-Voter Law and the DMV
Homeless
MOVING UP: The improved Writing Center at Valley College... By Michael Arkush
DAUGHTERS DAY: While national "Take Our Daughters to Work... By Fred Alvarez
North, South Yemen Soldiers Clash Associated Press
Biochemist Gives $24 Million to UC San Francisco From a Times Staff Writer
PRESIDENTIAL VIEWS: Jack Kemp was here this week for the... By Cathy Curtis and Jerry Hicks and Dave Lesher
Parents, Districts Can Exempt Students From State Testing By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls Get a Glimpse of the Working World : Education: 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day' seeks to widen career paths. The event is cute, but also gets down to business. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Years After Riots, Private Sector Proves No Panacea By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Has Secretary Monitor His Phone Calls : Privacy: Mayor says he may not have told all callers, but 'the system works very well and it's very ethical.' By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel, PLO Agree to May 4 Signing : Mideast: Two sides resolve key issues in breakthrough brokered in Cairo by Christopher and Egypt's Mubarak. Rabin and Arafat will hammer out the final details. By Mark Fineman and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Economic Growth Rate Cools Off Unexpectedly : Production: Modest 2.6% quarterly rise in the GDP falls short of forecasts, setting off interest rate alarms. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Putting Their Trust in the Gun : In crime-scarred Miami, more residents say carrying a firearm is now part of daily life. Florida leads a growing number of states that have widened use of concealed weapons. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ames Gets Life; Admits Betraying Double Agents By Robert L. Jackson and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Problems Force Extension of S. Africa Vote By Bob Drogin and Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Audits Urged to Find Mexican Pupils Illegally in U.S. Schools By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Judge Issues Ruling in U.S. Kidnaping By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Pays State $1,469 for Travel : Politics: Some of the treasurer's trips to her vacation home in Idaho were made partly at taxpayer expense. She has also reimbursed the government for other costs. By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Experts Say Suit Over Immigrant Costs Will Fail By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pedaling a Cause : 500-Mile Bike Ride Will Benefit AIDS Services By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Pageant Cowboys Include at Least One Rough Rider By Patt Morrison
White House Gives Dalai Lama the Rushdie Treatment By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berlusconi Tapped as Italy Premier : Politics: He accepts offer to form government out of winning coalition. Meanwhile, first sentence in national corruption probe is handed down. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION : African Bishops Seek to Match Faith With Needs of Continent : Participants at Vatican gathering spotlight traditions. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDIA : Russian Women Who Want It All Get . . . Cosmo By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Leaders Sign 'Civic Accord' as Respite From Strife By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : YEMEN : Fierce Fighting Pits North Against South From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : RWANDA : Missionary, Orphans Safely Evacuated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SINGAPORE : Decision Delayed on Clemency Plea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan's Hata Forms Minority Cabinet By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.N.'s Akashi Finding Timidity, War Don't Mix By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slip of Tongue Doesn't Help Ease Bosnia Crisis : Balkans: Videotape shows U.N. commander saying Muslim troops 'basically turned and ran. . . .' By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Jet Crashes in Adriatic, Pilot Dies Associated Press
2 New Welfare Bills Signal Heated Debate : Legislation: Measures on aid cut to unwed mothers under 21 and end to time limits on benefits show how divisive Congress is on reform. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Stress Free Speech in Abortion Case : Supreme Court: Tough questions from the bench indicate that protesters' rights may prevail in clinic 'buffer zone' issue. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Rapid-Fire Gun Ban : Crime: In surprise, Republican Henry Hyde endorses bill, which is sent to full House. But backers of measure still need 15 votes to pass it. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tijuana Police Chief, Guard Assassinated in Ambush : Mexico: Official is killed by gunmen in a passing vehicle. It is unclear whether the attack is linked to last month's slaying of a presidential candidate. By Shawn Hubler and Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Bid for Cyprus Solution Collapses Reuters
Biochemist Gives $24 Million to UC San Francisco From a Times Staff Writer
Scientists Say Nicotine Research Was Suppressed From Associated Press
Tennessee Area Called Vulnerable to Destructive Quake Reuters
24 Midshipmen in Cheating Scandal to Be Expelled From Associated Press
Navy Brass Must Hold Fire on Base Closure Proposals By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls Get a Glimpse of the Working World : Opportunity: Daughters tag along to broaden their career horizons. By Carla Hall and Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Girls Get a Glimpse of the Working World : Education: Dozens of O.C. firms join in 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day,' aimed at opening career paths. By Carla Hall and Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MUSIC : Recapturing Romance : Crooner Jean-Paul Vignon returns to the cabaret scene, taking his cue from the renewed popularity of such legends as Tony Bennett. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
MUSIC : The Hills Are Alive, Again : Paramount Ranch will be the host for the Topanga banjo-fiddle contest and folk arts fest. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
MUSIC : Still in Harmony : The New Four Preps, including founding members Bruce Belland and Ed Cobb, will perform at the Academy Plaza Theater. The group has found niches with both young and old. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
MUSIC : Swinging in Style : Singer-pianist Betty Bryant performs easy-listening tunes--but she lives for vibrant jazz. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
THEATER : At the Core of Change : 'Flight of the Penguin' is a romantic comedy with a serious underbelly--an examination of racism. By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER : A Tale of Two Times : Mark Lee's 'Pirates' underscores the relevance of history and the price of personal freedom. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : The New 'Zoo' : Rendition of Albee's earliest play features actors who speak and sign throughout. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
COVER STORY : Strength in Diversity : Autry museum honors the West's multicultural roots, unsaddling celluloid cowboys and cliches. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Marks on the Earth : 'Unnatural Landscapes' conveys five artists' provocative views of the environment. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
Imported Appeal : Owners of the Clothing Wear House knew ethnic attire was a trip. And the distinctive items have proved timeless. By Geri Cook, \o7 Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
Talking Through Terror : Though known for 'lip-flapping' on the phone, author has long been afraid of public speaking. Years later, she finally confronts her fear. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Ecology's Local Branches : Trees are topmost at Coldwater Canyon Park, headquarters for TreePeople. Besides plenty of greenery, there are trails, picnic spots and displays on recycling. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times\f7
RECREATION : Life in the Busy Lanes : Tiny Montrose Bowl is a favorite of location directors and a second home for many in the neighborhood. It's already booked for parties through June. By Brenda Rees, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Brenda Rees is a Glendale writer. \f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A New Borscht Belt : Eateries around Coldwater and Victory offer home-style favorites of Soviet emigres. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life! \f7
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Stanton Alters a Safer and Saner Course
$11.8 Million to Widen Simi Valley Freeway Is OKd : Transportation: The project will add two lanes in each direction along a 12-mile segment. The work is expected to start in December. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Died for the Right to Vote : Huge lines at S. Africa polls underscore quest for democracy
Finally, the Finger Points at Cleanup : After years of charge and countercharge, a plan to heal Santa Monica Bay is reached
Will Americans Get the Full Story? : Ames may tell all to the CIA in spy case, but the agency isn't likely to be as forthcoming
Roseanne's Abuse Script: Bruise, Ruse, Shame, Sham? : Battered women: The TV star's accusations and recanting do a disservice to real victims. By Susan Berke Fogel and Roberta Ikemi, \o7 Roberta Ikemi and Susan Berke Fogel are staff attorneys at the California Women's Law Center, Los Angeles. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON NUCLEAR DISASTER : No Peace for Chernobyl's Victims : There is more sickness, more death and the constant threat that another Soviet-era reactor will blow. By Ludmilla Thorne, \o7 Ludmilla Thorne is director of studies for the Commonwealth of Independent States at Freedom House. She is editing an anthology on the impact of Chernobyl on Belarus\f7
The Riots Helped No One--Except the Well-Placed Few By Ron Harris
This is our, uh, life: We mentioned that actor Randy Quaid... By Steve Harvey
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Free Safety Fair Will Be Held Saturday
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Ride Therapy Center Plans Fund-Raiser By Frank Messina
Bill Would Make It a Crime to Give Hate Literature to Children By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Obituaries
Daughters Get a Taste of the 'Office' : Careers: Throughout the county, girls--and a few boys--get a day off from school to learn how hard their parents work. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fat City : Moviegoers Indulge Tasty Popcorn Habit Despite Threat to Health By Mary F. Pols and Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Survey on Uniforms Gets Low Priority : Ventura: Despite schools chief's request for parent poll, some principals say they are waiting for legal questions to be resolved. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Former Card Club Promoters Plead Guilty : Courts: The onetime Oxnard casino principals admit to misdemeanor political money laundering and agree to pay fines. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Women Focus of Career Day at High School By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO, OXNARD : Arrival Times for Trains Pushed Up By Peggy Y. Lee
CAMARILLO : City OKs Residential Project for Orchard By J.E. Mitchell
FILLMORE : Dozens Sign Up for Tattoo Removals By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Council OKs Funds for Baseball Study By J. E. Mitchell
VENTURA : Students on Board May Gain More Say By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Middle School to Build High-Tech Lab By Maia Davis
Captured Condor Returned to Zoo By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Students Give $500 Toward Tree Purchases By Julie Fields
Gallegly Resolution on Iraqis Passes House By Alan C. Miller
New Street Names Sought By Stephanie Simon
SIMI VALLEY : Man Found Guilty in Driving Death By Dwayne Bray
Curbside Recycling to Start in Some Areas By Mary F. Pols
League of Voters to Host Conference By Jennifer Kelley
Voter Registration Deadline Is May 9 By Carlos V. Lozano
Youths in Brawl Ordered Tried as Adults : Court: Three 16-year-olds are charged with various crimes in the Feb. 3 melee near Westlake High, in which two students were shot. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 4th SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT : Montgomery Is Campaigning as an Advocate for the East County : Politics: Moorpark councilman says more decisions affecting his area are being made by county board. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistrial Denied in Child-Abuse Case : Testimony: Defense attorney for Westlake woman objects when the 16-year-old alleged victim mentions her father's previous conviction. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Reporter's Daughter 'Makes the Magic' By Jennifer Kelley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bad Weather Blamed for Carnival's Low Turnout By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Reports Identify 'Hot Targets' for Crime : Violence: The unreleased studies give statistics and offer suggestions for dealing with troubled areas. Homicides remain a stubborn problem in the Valley. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Voids Policeman's Conviction : Jurisprudence: Appeals panel throws out the case against a Valley traffic officer accused of assaulting a jaywalker. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Calling : State Will License Midwives but Debate Continues : ' What can be more holy than assisting the passage of the soul through the door from heaven to earth?' Midwife Lani J. Rosenberger By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Attacks on Students Revive Fear By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Accuses Psychologist of Billing Fraud By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Brothers Make Waves With Sub They Designed By Ray Patterson
GLENDALE : Students Paint a Look at Their Neighborhoods By Jennifer Oldham
NORTH HILLS : Group to Form Optimist Club By Eff Schnaufer
BURBANK : Fear Prompts Seniors to Seek Roommates By Ed Bond
CALABASAS : Devine Passed Over as Mayor Pro Tem By Kurt Pitzer
SHERMAN OAKS : Israeli Chief Rabbi Visits Valley Students By Rebecca Bryant
PACOIMA : Recreation Center Will Open in Park By Miguel Bustillo
VAN NUYS : Prostitutes Told to Avoid Specific Areas By Thom Mrozek
VAN NUYS : College's Writing Center Goes Digital By Jeff Schnaufer
VAN NUYS : Murder Suspect to Be Tried as Adult By Thom Mrozek
SUN VALLEY : Rewards Planned for Illegal Dumping Tips By Hugo Martin
VAN NUYS : Man, 73, Accused of Sexual Abuse By Thom Mrozek
Supervisorial Candidates Square Off at Valley Forum : Election: Four contenders for 3rd District seat meet in Woodland Hills. Rivals focus on county reforms. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Upholds Day Laborer Guidelines : Agoura Hills: City's case has been closely watched by officials in several local communities that are considering such measures. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Wife's Abuse Cited in Her Killer's Probation Plea : Court: A juror's letter supports defense's request for husband, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wu Takes Campaign Break to Pay Respects to 'Political Mentor' By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Delayed on Electrical Fence for Prison
Parent Complaint Halts Work of Inmates Near School : Saugus: The 14-member, supervised crew was clearing brush on a hillside adjacent to James Foster elementary. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Held in String of Santa Clarita Burglaries By Chau Lam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Supports Pact to Build College Campus By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Extends Fireworks Permit Deadline : Fund-raisers: City also drops two-year wait for new nonprofit groups to sell the items. Some have trouble finding locations. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots His Mother : Violence: Family reunion ends in tragedy as child fires his grandfather's gun, critically wounding Hyang Ja Jung, 36. By K. Connie Kang and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAPD Reports Identify City's Crime Hot Spots : Police: Unreleased documents from 18 divisions include strategies for fighting serious problems. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move Over, Michelangelo : Painter, Crew Rise to Great Heights to Restore Frieze on Ceiling of City Hall Lobby By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH BAY : Removal of DDT-Tainted Soil in Back Yards Begins
Council Panel Says LAPD Expansion Is Not Enough By James Rainey
LOS ANGELES : Homicide Victim Identified After Hunt for Family Fails
LOS ANGELES : Slow Pace of Improvements in Police Training Assailed
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : State Allocates $11.8 Million to Improve Simi Freeway
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets Life Without Parole for Cabby's Murder
LOS ANGELES : Bail Set for Man Believed Falsely Convicted of Murder
LOS ANGELES : King Trial Postponed After Attorney Is Hospitalized
Menendez Retrial Is All but Certain : Courts: Both sides indicate that plea-bargain discussions ordered by the judge were unproductive. A new trial date will be set on June 27. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Years Later, Friendlier Feelings and Lingering Fears : Have conditions improved in the two years since the riots? Here is a sampling of opinion: Compiled by Times staff writers Kevin Baxter and Paul Feldman
Council Panel OKs Lobbying Revisions : Ethics: Committee agrees to changes in law regulating contact with city officials. Neighborhood and small nonprofit groups would be exempted, but fuller disclosure would be required of lawyers. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yorba Linda Catches Breath and Tidies Up By E.J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Postscript After the Final Chapter : Reminiscence: Richard Nixon's brother and cousin meet at his grave and recall times long ago. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Look for Link to Fatal Anaheim Shootings : Violence: Two men are killed and two others wounded in separate attacks within minutes and a few blocks of each other. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Chamber Votes Support for Gay Festival : Business: The action is taken as concern grows and despite opposition from 68 of 71 people who telephoned. By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Gang Killings Hit Record High : Crime: Gang-related homicides soared 72% in 1993, annual report shows. Seventy-four were slain last year. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discrepancies Mar Account of Death of Boy, 7 : Accident: Parents say that their son wouldn't have been killed as he stepped from school bus if the district followed safety procedures. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buffalo Ranch Plan Cost Surprises Board By Shelby Grad
STANTON : Slaying Victim's Identity Determined
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Purdy New President of Coastline College By Alicia Di Rado
NEWPORT BEACH, COSTA MESA : School Board OKs Changes in Jobs By Bob Elston
STANTON : Fireworks Sales OKd 3-2 by City Council By Willson Cummer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Teachers Won't Get Pay Raises for '94-95 By Bill Billiter
LA HABRA : She Won't Surrender in Blight Fight By Mimi Ko
DANA POINT : County's Research Vessel Due Saturday By Frank Messina
Countywide : Gates Proposes Gang Education Program By Anna Cekola
Yorba Linda / Placentia : Brea Olinda Land Transfer Rescinded By Danielle A. Fouquette
FULLERTON : Man's Gunshot Death in Park Called Suicide
Countywide : Candidates' Views of Issues Taped for Show By Willson Cummer
Countywide : Students to Take Part in Building Contest By Bill Billiter
HIV Peril in Artificial Insemination Cited : Health: Woman, infected by carrier of virus that causes AIDS, urges others to make sure that clinics do proper tests. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
None of 19 Students Exposed to TB Have Disease
Hantavirus Found in Six More Rodents : Disease: Five of the animals testing positive are of a second variety of mice. Officials say no public health threat is posed. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reckless Driving Guilty Plea by Dana Point City Attorney By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 71, Beaten to Death in Santa Ana Apartment : Crime: Residents of a high-security senior citizens' complex are shaken. There were no signs of a break-in. By Fernando Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rejecting a Test Mandated by the State By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
An Astute Statesman Touches All the Bases By Mike Downey
Orioles' Revenge Is Sweet : Angels: Fernandez answers previous night's beaning with sharp pitching in Baltimore's 4-2 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Hawks' Advantage Over Heat Short-Lived From Associated Press
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Toronto Rings Down Curtain in Chicago From Associated Press
It Didn't Pay to Challenge His Accusers By Mal Florence
GOLF ROUNDUP : Magee Can't Fault Greens After His 65 From Associated Press
Healy's Not Ready to Say: 'I've Got to Get Off the Air' By Larry Stewart
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : With Cooper Hitting, Red Sox Are Winning From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Williams Still Wild Thing in Astros' 11th-Inning Loss From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Finley's Woes Prompt Meeting By Bob Nightengale
Numerous Heads Field in Six-Horse Derby Trial By Bill Christine
Boxer Dies Two Days After Bout From Staff and Wire Reports
Orioles' Fernandez Refuses to Become a Statistic : Baseball: With double-digit scores all around him, left-hander subdues Angels, 4-2. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Letes Help Saddleback to Victory
PREP VOLLEYBALL : Canyon Comes Back to Beat El Modena, Closes In on Title By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Foster Delivers in 12th for Sunny Hills
Pacifica Beats Rancho Alamitos
EMPIRE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Despite Pain, Wilson Leads Los Alamitos Past Cypress By Melanie Neff
Empire League Softball Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Marino Hits Two Homers, Kennedy Pounds Pacifica
Armijo Stops Goossen in Second Round By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Men, Women Lead Swim Meet After First Day
Sweeney, Hebert Lead Team USA to Another Victory From Associated Press
Bret Johnson, a former El Toro High School and UCLA... From Staff and Wire Reports
McNall Being Investigated by Grand Jury : Jurisprudence: King owner's loan documents at center of probe. Sale of the team could be in doubt. By Lisa Dillman and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : AL West Mediocrity Already a Sore Point By Ross Newhan
USC Recruiting Class Still Has Work to Do : College football: Eleven of 30 players signed in February have yet to qualify for admission. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Southern Section Toughens Policy for Fighting By Martin Henderson
Donahue Calls Spring a Success : College football: UCLA makes it through four weeks of drills with few injuries. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Bonds Hit With Restraining Order \o7 Associated Press\f7
Firsts Dominate NFL Schedule : Pro football: Fox opens with Cowboys; Montana will play 49ers and father-son duel set. From Associated Press
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Stevens Accuses Former Adviser of Bilking Funds By Bill Christine
West Maintains Balance While on Tightrope : College baseball: Aided by three double plays, left-hander goes the distance to give Pierce a one-game divisional lead over losing Bakersfield. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEEPING TABS / DANA HADDAD : Scouts Flock to Observe Cruz Control By Dana Haddad
Non-Stop Mouth : Orange's Archuleta Talks a Good Game, Plays It Better By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Book Fires a Beanball at Game By Mike Penner
The Rams in 1994
Rams Get Two Shots to Face Everett : Pro football: Schedule for 1994 has two dates with Saints. Team opens against Cardinals Sept. 4 at Anaheim Stadium. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Passes Anti-Violence Measure : High school athletics: Players ejected for fighting or leaving team area will be suspended for a game. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley's Scheffels Hit With Suspension By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big West a Big Deal for CSUN : College athletics: Matadors could land in Division I conference by fall of '96. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nice Guy Shanahan First-Rate for CSUN : When He Steps Into the Batter's Box, This Mild-Mannered Kid From Montana Dons a Red Cape for the Matadors By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fischer to Jump in County Meet By John Ortega
DeSaussure, Leaning North, Chooses Washington By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newbury Park's Bennett a Religious Practitioner : High school baseball: Hoping it's his calling, catcher bound for Master's College works zealously on his game. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Alamitos' Doretti Will Retire in June
For Pattle, Baseball Just Isn't Cricket
Wells' Slump Slows Banner Season : Baseball: Despite bad stretch, former Laguna Hills player is a strong pro prospect at North Carolina State. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mumford, Brown Named Anteater MVPs
Trice Lands With the Jets
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Santa Barbara Gets Drop on Oxnard
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Dean's Double in 10th Pushes Hart Past Saugus
France, Jackson Sign With Four-Year Schools
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