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What happened on February 11, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Love Powers 'The Getaway' Car : Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger Steam Up the Screen in Crisp Thriller By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
FILM & VIDEO 'Aladdin' Sequel Coming: For those who can't... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MOVIE REVIEW : Sugar Is What 'My Girl 2' Is Made Of By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Blank Check' Fantasy Buys Into Materialism By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Twogether': Uncommonly Reflective Love Story By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Once a Cop' Long on Action, Short on Love By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALBUM REVIEW : Hot Chops, Smug Humor; **; Z; "Shampoohorn"; \o7 Barking Pumpkin\f7 By Steve Hochman
MUSIC REVIEW : Mann in Command During Juilliard String Performance By Herbert Glass
Letting Music Speak in Church Setting By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Puck Tries Fast Food With Taste By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Romancing You and Your Valentine By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mathis' 'Collection' a Winner By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Oscars Give Rentals New Lease on Life By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Firm' Keeps Firm Grip on No. 1 By Dennis Hunt
Pop Album Chart : J.M. Montgomery's 'Kickin' It Up' By Dennis Hunt
THEATER REVIEW : 'The Way of the World' Is a Mouthful for Cast By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER BEAT : 'Human Comedy': A Parochial Musical By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Small Artworks' Sale Set for Santa Monica
DANCE REVIEW : Morris Plus Beethoven Wreaks 'Maelstrom' By Chris Pasles
MUSIC REVIEW : Some Highs and Lows With Moscow Virtuosi in Cerritos By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
TV REVIEW : Kenny Rogers Gambles on 'MacShayne' By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Jazzy Plot and Nice 'Round' Numbers By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
296 Plays--Not One by a Black Writer : South Coast Repertory's directors say they are not exclusionary. Others are surprised at the record of the nationally prominent house. By Jan Herman
Category That Almost Wasn't Narrows Field : Oscars: The short-lived death knell for short films probably helped shrink the number of entries. Only three documentary nominees were selected. By Terry Pristin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Witness': How Far Will TV Go? : Television: The NBC movie about a pay-per-view execution muddles its message and sidesteps the real question: Should these acts of public policy be televised? By Howard Rosenberg
Life Without Father: The Zappa Legacy : Pop music: The late musician's sons' first joint album bears his quirky, complex mark--with some 'different flavors' added. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Station Settles Suit Brought by Manilow Representatives : Radio: KBIG-FM agrees to drop a promo that an entertainment firm alleges is using the singer's name in a disparaging manner. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hollywood Buzz on Oscar Snubs and Surprises By Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chinatown Bus Benches Display Public Art
A Historical Composition : Buddy Collette and Luther Hughes Team Up for a Talk on Jazz's Past By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Still Fired by the Inspiration of Cannonball : Jazz: 'Every time I play, it's a tribute' to the legendary sax man, says his brother, cornetist Nat Adderley, who will perform with his quintet and an all-star band in a special salute Saturday in Long Beach. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Productions of Black Playwrights By Jan Herman
Joan Van Ark to Direct, Star in ABC's 'Boys'
NEWS
Timely Public Works Projects
Nuclear Weapons
Lucas' Travels
Deadly Shelling in Sarajevo
Tonya Harding
COLUMN ONE : No Letup in Winter of Discontent : How cold is cold? Try a windchill of 92 below. Salt mines are running nonstop to cure slick roads. A bank robber even uses a snowmobile. Much of the U.S. is in shock after five mild years. By Stephen Braun and Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PARTY FAVORITE: Saturday marks Abraham Lincoln's 185th... By Fred Alvarez
Sloppy Construction Blamed for Damage : Quake: Tougher seismic standards and better education of builders are needed, engineering experts tell state board. Some retrofitting was done improperly. By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allergic Girl, 8, Dies of Fumes From Garbanzos From Associated Press
Shuttle Prepares for Landing; Bad Weather May Change Plans From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Navy Is Sued Over Cheating Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Texas Plans to Transfer Welfare Benefits Through Bank-Style Cards From Associated Press
Oklahoma House Votes to Avoid Impeachment Associated Press
Resolution Allows Donations to Assembly By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Lt. Gen. Eugene F. Tighe Jr.; Held Top Intelligence Posts From Associated Press
Louis Kaufman; Violinist Heard in 400 Films By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEW STATION: Metrolink has made it to Northridge. On... By Michael Arkush
Pakistan Tribal Feuds Claim at Least 12 Lives Reuters
REEL WORLD: Actors need to have thick skin, even the young... By Gebe Martinez and Willson Cummer and Rick Vanderknyff
South Africa Guerrilla Leader Dies in Crash Reuters
O.C. May Ask to Put Jail on Tustin Base By Alicia Di Rado and Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mighty Ducks to Take a Shot at Tickets for Guns : Public safety: Anaheim hockey team will offer 2 passes for each firearm Feb. 19. L.A. Kings plan similar effort. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Garage Not Up to Code, Review Warned By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Proposes Borrowing to Pay Quake Bill By Dan Morain and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chief Distances LAPD From Officers Accused in Rampage By Jim Newton and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Sen. Carpenter Flees Before Fraud Sentencing : Courts: A note indicates he has left U.S. for treatment of terminal cancer. Judge issues arrest order. By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$8.6-Billion Quake Aid OKd by Senate : Recovery: Conference committee must resolve conflicts with House version, which differs on spending cuts. Final congressional passage could come today. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Outlasting a Winter of Discontent : How cold is cold? Try a windchill of 92 below. Slick roads keep salt mines running nonstop. A bank robber even uses a snowmobile. Much of the U.S. is stunned by this season's severity. By Judy Pasternak and Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brief Shelling Interrupts New Sarajevo Cease-Fire : Bosnia: U.S., U.N. officials play down the violation. It still is unclear whether Serbs will heed NATO ultimatum. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Loses Millions in Fraud With Electronic Tax Filing : Crime: Refunds are issued so quickly that the agency has no time to check facts and math, the GAO reports. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton, Yeltsin Fail to Connect on Bosnia Issue By Sonni Efron and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawmakers Break Ranks to Steer Aid Bill By Alan C. Miller
MCA Warned Not to Seek Quake Funds for Subway By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Accused of Ignoring Quake Safety : Aftermath: Disaster training is overlooked, PTA official says. A panel studying the state's seismic standards is also told that sloppy construction is a major factor in damage. By Beth Shuster and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SBA Raises Loan Cap to Aid Larger Firms By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March Fong Eu Quits as Secretary of State By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caught in the Middle : Bosnians Airlifted to U.S. for Medical Care Are Stranded by War By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : British Government Not Sold on Suburban Shopping Malls : Development halts as officials complain that the popular centers cause gridlock and draw business away from cities. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : Japanese Premier Stumbles on Rocky Political Landscape : Hosokawa's public support is down 37% on eve of summit with Clinton. Even a rebound in the polls might not bring him the authority he needs. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Debates Firmer Stand on Japan Trade : Diplomacy: Officials divided on how much pressure to apply over growing imbalance as two leaders prepare to meet. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Businessman in Chile Works From the Ground Up : Crops: He hopes to become a major cranberry producer--maybe even No. 1. He also wants to sell his product where few people now thirst for it. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Workers Face Increasingly Hazardous Duty : Bosnia: Relief has been suspended after NATO's ultimatum. But the deliveries were already in trouble. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Removes Last Hurdle to Bosnia Air Strikes : Diplomacy: Moscow won't insist U.N. chief seek Security Council approval. Ambassador requests meeting to find other ways to demilitarize Sarajevo. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Rights Report Accuses Sudan of Massacres, Torture From Associated Press
South Asia Termed Most Likely Area for Nuclear War Associated Press
Peace Pact at Least a Month Away, Rabin Warns : Mideast: Text of latest Israel-PLO agreement shows both sides gave ground on key issues. Arafat flies to Jordan to meet with King Hussein. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Has Bad News and Good for Murderer Associated Press
Jacqueline Onassis Is Treated for Cancer Reuters
Woman Who First Reported Tailhook Sex Scandal Resigns From Associated Press
Stars of Class Implicated in Annapolis Case From the Baltimore Sun
Congress Term Limits Set by Initiative Voided : Government: A federal judge throws out part of Washington state's law, saying such curbs would require an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather May Snarl Shuttle Landing Plans From Associated Press
House Votes to Renew Law on Independent Counsels : Investigations: The 356-56 vote comes after Democrats block GOP attempt to fully extend measure to members of Congress. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Approves 2-Year Extension of S&L Inquiries Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH DAKOTA : Wait for Abortion Upheld on Appeal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Death Row Dog Exiled to New York From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Surgeons' Group Rejects Clinton Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Family of Slain Heiress Hikes Reward From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Reporter Freed After 22 Days in Jail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tornado Damages Homes, Disrupts Power Associated Press
Remains Confirmed as Runaway's
Medfly Spraying Over Norco, Corona Planned for Tuesday From Times Staff Writer
Margolin Enters Race for Insurance Post By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 15, Arrested in Shooting Outside San Diego School Associated Press
Anti-Cancer Drug Taxol Synthesized by Researchers Reuters
Video of Harris Execution Destroyed From Associated Press
Grand Jury Hears Ex-Jackson Aide : Investigation: Former chief of staff at Neverland ranch testifies in child molestation probe. From Reuters
IRS Loses Millions in Fraud With Electronic Tax Filing : Crime: Refunds are issued so quickly that the agency has no time to check facts and math, the GAO reports. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marc of Excellence Girardelli, the One-Man Gang From Luxembourg, Says World Cup Titles Mean More Than Olympic Gold By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reels From the Rim : The films in Festival Hong Kong, at Glendale's Regency One, deliver a karate chop to the stereotypical kung fu flick. By Tommy Li, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Tommy Li writes regularly for The Times\f7
Happy With the Blues : After 30 years performing and recording, John Mayall is finally getting some industry recognition. But during his career, his fans have given him all the support he needs. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
Songs of the Heart : Jeanne and John Pisano, a.k.a. the Flying Pisanos, seem perfectly mated in marriage and in their band. But music wasn't what brought them together. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Camera of Record : Gene Barnes was present at the creation of TV news. His documentary stills are having their first exhibit. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
Love-Hate Relationship : 'Women of Manhattan,' from the Shanley script, examines women's mixed emotions about men. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
Al Capone Musical Drama Misfires : The overwrought play about the notorious gangster takes itself too seriously and lacks focus. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Beating Himself Up : 'Freak of Nature' chronicles one man's journey to find self-worth. Part of the proceeds will benefit a homeless shelter. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
All Night Long : For some people--because they work late hours or because they simply can't fall asleep--it's their time to play, relax, hang out. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Resale Avenue to Fashion : Now male clothes hounds can join women in the savings at The Place. By Geri Cook
Too Close for Comfort? : Some couples enjoy sharing the same career and office, but there may be such a thing as too much togetherness, says one clinical psychologist. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times\f7
Stamp of Creativity : A crafts class offers tips on use of ink pads and how to 'caress the paper.' Non-traditional designs inspire the teacher's remark of 'interesting.' By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times\f7
Videotape Preserves the Details of Home : Visual record of possessions takes the guesswork out of estimating losses. Narration adds to the picture. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Restocking Kitchen Shelves : Quake victims may find restaurant supply stores a way to buy large quantities of goods at low prices. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Tarzana's Shopping Renaissance : Small but budding Brown Center offers fashion boutiques, trendy salons and chic eateries. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times\f7
Divine Daily Bread : Far Niente in Glendale is known for its oven-fresh focaccia, but also serves fine soups, risottos and pastas. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
Schindler's Finery By Betty Goodwin
Model Sporting Spirits--in Triplicate By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kerrigan, Harding Books Readied By Paul D. Colford, \o7 Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday. \f7
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : To Be Young, Gifted, Black--and in Love : URBAN ROMANCE: A Novel of New Yorkin the Eighties, \o7 by Nelson George\f7 , G.P. Putnam's Sons; $23.95, 284 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That's Right, Folks! By Rose Apodaca
Kiss & Makeup : If you don't have luscious lips, don't pout. There's still time to brush up on your coloring technique before Valentine's Day. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Imagine, If You Will, a Valentine for Your Heart's Content By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Opera, Cigars, Candor--We All Need a Friend Like Franco By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leg Men : Why the love affair with shorts? Rebellion? Simplicity? Nah. A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do--let his gams breathe.
FASHION : Tradition on Parade : Tet Festival Gives Vivid Examples of Enduring Attire
Warming to the Layered Look By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Clothes Make the Man a Loser in the Dating Game
FASHION : A Gem of a Bag : Judith Leiber Doesn't Make Ordinary Purses--Not With Those Rhinestones, Beads . . . and Prices By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Athletic Supporters : Active Wear Leaps to a Higher Level as Creators Add Padding and Reinforced Seams and Subtract Bounce, Chafe and Sweat By Gaile Robinson
FASHION : Support for Moms : Specialty bras for pregnant and nursing women have proliferated. But getting the right fit is still tricky. By Kathleen O. Ryan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Heads-Up Style : White cycling helmets? BOR-ing. Now, the gear is sleeker and decidedly more colorful. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Dow Falls 36.58 on Comments by Analyst; Bond Yields Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TriStar President Expected to Head Combined Unit
Judge Urged to Limit Attorney Fees in Prudential Securities Case By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government Will Free Up Airwaves for Commercial Use : Telecommunications: Action will significantly increase the bands available for use on the information superhighway. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Software Shakeout : Firms Seek Alliances in the Multimedia Frenzy By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Cutting Payroll by Up to 15,000 Jobs : Telecommunications: Company says work force reductions are made necessary by technological advances. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th Quarter Caps a GM Turnaround : Autos: Company earned $2.46 billion last year, including a rare quarterly profit in North America. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Scramble for Temporary Offices Slices Valley Vacancy Rate : Real estate: Other markets gain from displaced firms seeking quarters. Rents expected to climb soon. By H.G. Reza and David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Falls 36.58 on Comments by Analyst; Bond Yields Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Panel's Advice Poses Threat to Ulcer Drugs : Medicine: Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health recommend antibiotics to treat the condition. From Associated Press
The Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
30-Year Mortgage Rate Jumps to 7.21% From Reuters
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Economists Revise Their Rattled Outlook : Recovery: A growing number say state recession will end by early next year, despite previous gloom over quake impact. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities
Were Secret Talks on Software Deal Not Very Secret? By Tom Petruno
Survival Kits Can Jolt the Wallet By Denise Gellene
Virtual Roses : Technology Horns In on Valentine's Day By Susanne Gayle Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Viacom Says QVC Is Cheating
Stacking Up Sales
Corman Nears Sale of B-Movie Library By Alan Citron
Video Facts
MCA Buys 'Significant' Stake in O.C.'s Interplay By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Agency Denied Control of O.C. Firm : Court: Bankruptcy trustee remains in charge of Washington Trust Deed. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fired Mitsubishi Employee Loses Age Bias Lawsuit By E.J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING : Many Banks in O.C., State Are Still Performing Poorly Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Pacific Gulf Makes Initial $121-Million Stock, Bond Offer By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Acme Holdings to Take Fourth-Quarter Charges
Used-Auto Center Couldn't Jump-Start Sales : Cars: Pete Ellis' dealership, based on non-negotiable prices, lasted less than seven months. Some blame the economy. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Techniclone International Corp.
Emulex Corp.
I-Flow Corp.
BANKING : Top Mortgage Sellers Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Sterling Award Intent Forms Due March 8
Northwest, KLM to Unveil New Combined Business Class : Airlines: The plan is a bid to attract high-fare passengers. It will ensure that travelers on routes linked by both carriers will have standardized service. From Reuters
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Reader rumblings: Guess who phoned us about our item on... By Steve Harvey
Ugly Words Don't Erase Good Works By Ron Harris
DRUG WATCH : Treatment Center
Time for the Two to Get Real : Tokyo, Washington heading for deep trouble
The Comma Period of the Talks
Last Chance for RLA? : Two top prospects in line to be the new heads of Rebuild Los Angeles
U.S. Meddling in Russian Politics Must End : Foreign policy: Reforms must be gradual and directed from Moscow, not Washington. By Stephen F. Cohen, \o7 Stephen F. Cohen is a professor of politics and the director of Russian Studies at Princeton University. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION : It Was Israel's Optimists, Not its Cynics, Who Changed History : The budding Mideast peace can teach something to the pessimists who prevail in American politics today. By Michael Lerner, \f7 and \o7 Michael Lerner is editor of Tikkun Magazine: a Bimonthly Jewish Critique of Politics, Culture and Society, published in New York. His book, "Jewish Renewal," is to be published by Putnam in August.
Until Japan Reinvents Itself, Only a Results-Oriented Policy Will Work : Trade: Critics of this approach are working under the false premise that it has a standard market economy. By Clyde Prestowitz, \o7 Clyde Prestowitz is president of the Economic Strategy Institute in Washington. and \f7
More Damage Discovered at College Library : Quake: Serious structural problems will delay reopening of the Cal State Northridge building. Some books are damaged by rain. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Purported Lyle Menendez Letter Sparks Controversy : Courts: Note allegedly gave advice on testimony. Defense questions the document's authenticity. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terror of Wounded Girl Heard on 911 Tape : Crime: 12-year-old was able to call for help after her throat was slashed. Her mother, daughter of an El Segundo city councilman, was killed. By James Benning and Eric Malnic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quake Claims Richter Mementoes : Damage: Personal possessions of the co-inventor of the seismic scale were burned in a fire started after temblor hit his nephew's home. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : On the Street Again : For Some, Closing of Red Cross Quake Shelter Means Return to Homelessness By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conference Organizers Draw Ire of Conservative Catholics : Religion: Two are urged to quit after flap about speaker who backs abortion rights. By John Dart and Larry B. Stammer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PASADENA : Charges Against Funeral Home Owners Reinstated
LONG BEACH : AIDS Patient Sues County, Citing Mistreatment in Jail
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Bankruptcy Trustee for 2 Hospitals to Be Named
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets 3 Months for Trespassing After Quake
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Contract Awarded for Rebuilding Simi Freeway
Father Sues Over Store's Dressing Room Policy : Litigation: He alleges sexual discrimination after being told he could not dress his daughter, 3, in the girls fitting room. A spokeswoman says Mervyn's has no official stand on the matter. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mushroomed' Bullet Focus of Investigation of Fatal Shooting : Violence: Sources deny report that four slugs were found beneath the body of a woman killed by police on hospital rooftop. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van, Inmate Bus Collide
Funds for Landscaping Looked Better to Hayden Before Quake By John Schwada and Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother of Slain Teen Files Suit Over Death : Litigation: School district is accused of failing to follow its own recommendations about bolstering safety on campuses. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Charges Against Pair Rock LAPD : Law enforcement: Officers accused of firing on patrolman are freed on bail. The chief calls alleged actions 'heinous.' By Jim Newton and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Dog Gets Lavish Medical Care in Wake of Explosion : Pets: Burned canine is flown to UC Davis for dialysis treatment after her kidneys fail. By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Community Fears Losing Its Torn Heart : Schools: Van Gogh Street Elementary was the pride of the neighborhood. Now it may be closed permanently because of earthquake damage. By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EARTHQUAKE: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : College Chief's Critics Vote No Confidence : Education: Teachers, students upset at president for opening Van Nuys campus two days after quake. By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STUDIO CITY : Invasion of Skunks Irks Neighborhood By Jeannette Regalado
TOPANGA CANYON : Board Puts Off Call on Luxury Project By Aaron Curtiss
NORTHRIDGE : Volunteers Visited by Navajo Leader By Jill Leovy
GLENDALE : District Cancels AIDS Awareness Play By Tommy Li
VAN NUYS : Group Cooks Up Quake Aid From Big Rigs By Jeff Schnaufer
Where to Get Help : A GUIDE TO COPING WITH THE QUAKE
Jury Begins Deliberations in the Trial of Accused Serial Rapist : Courts: Witness identification and a fingerprint link Monette Johnson to the assaults, prosecutors say. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Businesses Must Move or Remodel Due to Rail Plan By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ritter Ranch Wins 3rd Court Victory : Development: Foes say master-planned project violates Palmdale General Plan. Two other suits had challenged environmental reports. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board OKs Gas Station, Mini-Mart Along Fault
Group Urges Reducing Scope of Ventura Boulevard Plan
Holy Days No Solace for Bosnian Muslim Refugee : Religion: At 90, woman who fled war-torn Sarajevo fears she might be spending her last Ramadan away from homeland. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's a Catch to Crime-Fighting 'Three Strikes' Pitch By Dana Parsons
Station Settles Lawsuit Filed by Manilow Reps By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gone (Urban) Fishin' : City Anglers Can Now Lure Trout From Lakes in Mile Square Park By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Response to Beach Curfew Plan Is Called Intrusive : Coastal access: Officials assail proposed 'case-by-case' reviews of local ordinances. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Protesters Seek to Save the Tiger By Brian Ray Ballou
COSTA MESA : Directory Would List Day-Care Centers By Willson Cummer
IRVINE : Water District Drops Recycling Plant Bill By Shelby Grad
TUSTIN : Students to Hold Health Fair Today By Bert Eljera
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Cultures Cross at Masuda School Fair By Debra Cano
TUSTIN : Agency Hired to Sell Red Hill School Site By Bert Eljera
COUNTYWIDE : Donations of Food Top Million Pounds By Geoff Boucher
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Surfers Save Woman Below City Pier By Robert Barker
FULLERTON : Tempers Rise Over Air Conditioners By Mary Lou Pickel
SAN CLEMENTE : Border Check Stops Net Drug Seizures By Greg Hernandez
DANA POINT : Lady Washington Finally Gets to Port By Frank Messina
LAGUNA BEACH : Man Digs Deep for Boulder-Home Site By Leslie Earnest
CYPRESS : Job Cuts Considered in Budget Shortfall By Mimi Ko
Future Light Rail System May Include Stop in Irvine : Transit: City wants to be part of initial construction, but may have to settle for later extension of the line. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
UCI Medical Center to Take Part in Breast Cancer Study : Health: At least 50 local survivors of the disease will be recruited for a nationwide inquiry into whether a low-fat diet can prevent recurrence. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of Sana Ana Freeway to Close for 5 Hours
Man Saves Neighbor From Suicide Attempt, Officials Say By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'No. 1 Matchmaker' Lined Up Zeros, Suit Says By E. J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Closing Homeless Camp Beside Freeway By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Killed in Freeway Crash Trying to Flee CHP
Elderly Man Burned in Fullerton Apartment Fire
Agreement That Reduces Teachers' Pay Is Reached : Education: Conejo district and union tentatively approve a two-year contract that will result in a 4% total cut. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Uproar Follows Juror's Cuddling of Baby Girl By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exchange Program : Ties Strengthen Between Ojai School and Sister Institution in China By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supremacists Arrested in School Strife : Crime: Threats and violence against blacks at Ventura High lead to four youths being taken into custody, police say. A consultant has been contacted. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Selects Illinois Official as Police Chief : Law enforcement: Willard Schlieter of Urbana is known for positive changes. New job is a step up in responsibility. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : Rivals Question Mayor's Ability to Be Auditor By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Agency Would Ship Sea Lions to County Again : Environment: Fishing officials here dislike the plan, aimed at helping steelhead trout stocks in Washington state. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : 2 Robbers Sought in Beating, Stabbing By Scott Hadly
OJAI : Family Moves Over Radar Test Concerns By Jeff Mcdonald
Sandbagging : A GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR HOUSE
VENTURA : Man Charged in December Slaying By Dwayne Bray
OXNARD : Promoters Deny Grand Theft Charges By Dwayne Bray
OXNARD : Students Can Train for Tourism Industry By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Officials Seek to End Job Program Dispute By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Inquiry Regarding Panel Nearly Finished By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : Opinions Vary at Forum on Economy By Constance Sommer
Food Stamp Rolls Increase By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : Ex-Boyfriend Faces Trial in Kidnap Case By Dwayne Bray
MOORPARK : Victim Got Order Against Husband By Christina Lima
THOUSAND OAKS : Gadfly, Council Members at Odds By Stephanie Simon
Contract Talks to Resume By Constance Sommer
Obituaries
SPORTS
Purtzer Swings Into Lead : Golf: Former L.A. Open winner shoots 64 for two-shot advantage after first round at Riviera. By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Snooze, Don't Lose : College basketball: In another wake-up call, Edney's 13 free throws help UCLA pull out 79-76 victory over Washington. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purtzer Swings Into Lead : Golf: Former L.A. Open winner shoots 64 for two-shot advantage after first round at Riviera. By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anteaters Come Close, but Lose to Utah State By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Routs Nevada With Improbable Run By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cotton Leads Long Beach St. to Victory \o7 Associated Press\f7
USC Finds a Way to Win at Home : College basketball: Playing at Sports Arena for the first time in almost five weeks, the Trojans end their six-game losing streak, 70-64, over Washington State. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Reeves Finds Zone, Shoots Arizona Past Stanford From Associated Press
Brewers Say Yount Has Decided to Retire From Staff and Wire Reports
He's Already a Master of $45-Million Excuse By Earl Gustkey
Out-of-Gas Lakers Sputter in Blowout : Pro basketball: Los Angeles' four-game winning streak halted by Kings, 103-84, in third game in as many nights By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miller's Comeback Is Overshadowed by TV Expertise By Larry Stewart
EMPIRE LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Beats El Dorado for Third Title in Four Years By Peter Barzilai, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Wins 12th Consecutive Orange League Title
CENTURY LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Villa Park Defeats Canyon for Second Consecutive Title By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Girls Win Soccer Title By Dan Arritt
Prep Roundup
SEA VIEW LEAGUE WRESTLING : Irvine Sends Nine to Finals to Win Easily By Erik Hamilton
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Eclipse Award's Shortcomings Are All Too Real By Bill Christine
Chevalier, CSUN Don't Slip at End : College basketball: Guard's free throws key 89-84 victory. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mathews Is Upbeat After Loss : College basketball: Ventura coach, whose team's 29-game winning streak was broken improbably by Cuesta, would rather take defeat now than in the playoffs. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCC's Borders Concentrating on Game, Not History By Martin Beck
USC Women Win Again
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / BIG WEST ROUNDUP : Long Beach State Rolls; Fullerton Storms Back By Paul Mcleod
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WCC ROUNDUP : Mazurie Leads Loyola Past Portland, 88-79 From Associated Press
Chevalier's 18 Lead Northridge By Mike Hiserman
COMMENTARY : In the Olympics, They Go for Gold--and the Green By Alan Greenberg, HARTFORD COURANT
Master's Earns 12th Consecutive Win
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Buena by 89, and It Could Have Been Worse
College Basketball / Big West Roundup By Mike Digiovanna
College Basketball / Big West Roundup By John Weyler
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Valencia's Grand Slam Leads Orange Coast
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WCC ROUNDUP : Mazurie Leads Loyola Rally, Portland Falls From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Moves Past Baylor on Points List From Associated Press
PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Wins South Coast Title of Its Own By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Moves Past Baylor on Points List From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Penalty Shot Failure Costly in Bruin-Sabre Tie From Associated Press
SOCCER : U.S. Pays Penalty in Tournament Loss to Denmark \o7 Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Ducks-Kings Rivalry Drawing Bad Blood : Hockey: Unfriendly foes, battling for the final Western Conference playoff berth, play tonight at Anaheim Arena. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Failure to Convert Penalty Shot Costs Buffalo in Tie With Boston From Associated Press
Slapstick Meets Slap Shot in Goalie's Double Life By Mike Penner
Harding Strategy on Track : Figure skating: Butch Reynolds' successful suit against IAAF is a model for part of her action against USOC. By Elliott Almond and Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Piazza's Signing Sets a Record : Baseball: Dodger catcher's three-year, $4.2-million contract is the most for a second-year player. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sarajevo's Troubles Make Any Other Story Look Silly By Mike Downey
Oklahoma Football 'Architect' Wilkinson Dies : College football: Ex-coach began Sooner greatness with three national titles in the 1950s. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maryland Governor Talks to Davis About Moving Raiders to Baltimore \o7 Baltimore Sun\f7
Dishing Off: NFL to Scramble Satellite Feeds From Associated Press
Granato Is Suspended for Slashing : Pro Hockey: King wing will miss at least three games for hitting Chicago's Wilkinson over the head. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALPINE SKIING PREVIEW : Don't Look for Americans to Crash Medal Parties By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WINTER OLYMPICS / NOTEBOOK : U.S. Team Picks Myler to Carry the Flag By Mike Kupper, From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Olympics / Notebook By Mike Downey, From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Olympics / Notebook By Ross Newhan, From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Olympics / Notebook By Chris Dufresne, From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Olympics / Notebook By Helene Elliott, From Staff and Wire Reports
Delsing Shows No Fear in a 67 : Golf: Former UCLA standout thinking less and enjoying it more as he goes for first victory. By John Cherwa, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
A Big Find : Sonora Basketball Coach Discovered Craig Clark, and Clark Has Discovered He Can Play the Game By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei's Cotton Injured, Misses Game
Palmdale's Dibbini Putting On a Clinic : Prolific Scorer Has Goals in the Fields of Medicine and Soccer By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funicello Shows That Basketball Is Contact Sport : High school basketball: Alemany center blossoms after discarding her horn-rimmed glasses. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Board Rejects Claim by Former Titans By Mike Reilley
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Azusa Pacific Beats Cal Lutheran, 9-8
Contreras Wants to Stay Close, Will Play Football at Northridge
Ex-Charger Assistant to Lead Raider Defense : Pro football: John Fox replaces Gunther Cunningham, who will coach linebackers. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Alemany, Wrestlers on Dawn Patrol
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