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What happened on February 18, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : A Bicoastal Flashback : 'Out West and Back East,' at the Santa Monica Museum, is a collection of obscure artists whose work mostly addresses concerns that were ascendant in the 1960s. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : A Welcome Dose of 'Reality' : The romantic comedy about Generation X is edgy and alive, thanks to a clever script, talented cast and first-time director Ben Stiller. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TV & RADIO Is a Kiss Still a Kiss?: The much-debated... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CHILDREN'S THEATER : Lewis' Tale Opens Up a Heroic Quest By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : The World on One Large Plate By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Leo Smit at LACMA By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Inevitable Grace': Stars Buried in Clumsy Thriller By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART GALLERIES : A Spectacular Brown Colors the Message By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney Bets on Another Marketplace By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Sleepless' a Holiday Sweetheart By Dennis Hunt
Pop Album Chart : American Music Awards Spur Sales By Dennis Hunt
'Movin' On Up' Chronicles the Civil Rights Movement By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
More Than 7 Reasons to See 'Seven' Films By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Electrifying Douglass' Last Great Speech By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mother' Packs Emotional Punch--in Sign Language By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Blue Chips' Doesn't Score but It's a Good Sport By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. RECORD REVIEWS : Some Good Picks for Guitar Fans : A batch of releases by locals, ranging from blues vet Junior Watson to punk rockers Supernova, reveals an abundance of skill and promise. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Zany and Aces With Fans : Movies: 'Ace Ventura' with Jim Carrey has taken in $24.6 million, and is still going strong. By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Who Dazzles Knows When to Shut Up By Howard Rosenberg
Live-Wire Jim Trenton Does Radio With Pictures : Television: In his new life as a feature reporter on KTTV-TV's 'Good Day L.A.,' the Poorman draws on the loopy style that was his signature on KROQ-FM. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theatre Rascals Making Their Mark on Stage and Screen : Theater: Members of the youth troupe say their acting aplomb is rooted in their training. Their 'Romyo and Julie-Mae' wraps this weekend. By Erin Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mavericks Mix Up the Bill By Randy Lewis
'Angie' Benefit to Open Women's Film Festival
ART REVIEW : A Focus on the Goods That Define Our Lives By Leah Ollman
THEATER REVIEW : Dramatic Opera Has Premiere By Nancy Churnin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Wonderful and Peculiar 'Lady From Shanghai' : Orson Welles' exploration of film noir is grimy, cynical and a lot of fun. The Newport Harbor Art Museum shows it tonight as part of a Welles retrospective. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER / RICHARD STAYTON : 'Schippel' Plumbs the Farce for Hilarity and Deeper Text By Richard Stayton
Wakeman Plans Church Concert By Mike Boehm
The Man of the 'Moon' : Dream-Maker Henry Mancini Thinks That He May Indeed Be a Songwriter By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Paramount a Prelude to Dealmania? By John Lippman and Alan Citron
Shaken but Insured : Mobile Home Policies Will Pay for Most Quake Damage By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Deficit With Japan Hits Record $59.3 Billion : Trade: The jump of 23% last year prompts the Clinton Administration to renew its call for open markets. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation Indicator Holds Line at Zero : Economy: But bond yields rise on another report signaling possible price increases ahead. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Supply Ship Already Needs a Tug : Military: A crash during sea trials caused extensive damage. It marks the latest setback in the troubled Nassco program. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate 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
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan to Compile 'Voluntary' Trade Package : Relations: Bid to trim surplus will focus on imports, investments, deregulation. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rates Climb on a Hint of Inflation to Come From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Price War Talk Stirs Up Beverage Market From Reuters
Alluring Foreign Bond Funds Can Be Risky Business By Tom Petruno
Luckily No Tidal Wave Damage, Either By Denise Gellene
2 Accused of Running Workers' Comp Fraud Ring By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jet Deal May Violate GATT, Airbus Says From Associated Press
* Theater: Broadway theaters and the visitors they attract... By Amy Harmon
Breaking Into Popcorn's Market : Theaters: Two young entrepreneurs find success with Taste of Nature snack fare. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rod Turner, Chief of Knowledge Adventure, Quits
Ex-N.Y. Post Suitor Hoffenberg Arrested From Reuters
Tv Facts
LABOR : Affluent South County Communities Enjoy Lower Unemployment Rates Compiled by Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Neocrin Names Vice President for Research and Development
Home Theater Products Inc., a manufacturer of consumer...
Abbey Healthcare Posts Profit of $14.3 Million for '93 By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Evelyn Danowitz has been elected 1994 president of the...
* Thomas G. Mattia has been appointed executive vice...
* Richard H. Barrett has joined Aurora Electronics Inc. as...
Labor Compiled by Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
* Mark P. Hanrahan has been appointed vice president...
* Steve Bablot has joined World Title Co. in Irvine as a...
* Pete McKinley has been appointed associate regional vice...
Along Came a Spider : Robotics: Computer-driven box on wires, built by McDonnell Douglas, will twist knobs, read gauges on space shuttle. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Reaffirms Its Support of Anaheim Resort : Amusement parks: But a corporate executive warns that a final decision on the $3-billion project is months away. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regency Sets Record Date for Merger Vote
* Philip L. Luecht Jr. has been appointed vice president...
* Jane Wolfe has been appointed senior vice president and...
* Mark A. Kellman has joined Bankers Mutual, a Newport...
PenUltimate Inc.: The Irvine software company said it lost...
Safeguard Health Enterprises Inc.: The Anaheim company...
TakeCare Shareholders Keep Pressure on Board : Acquisitions: They attack $8-million breakup fee anyone taking over firm would have to pay FHP. By Rick Raber, BLOOMBERG NEWS SERVICE
Yield Climbs on a Hint of Inflation to Come From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Times Music Index : STACKING UP SALES
NEWS
Tailhook Scandal
Jordan and Peace Pact With Israel
Roberti Recall and Gun Lobby
Reform in Russia
Tonya Harding
North's Candidacy
FERTILE GROUND: Volunteers are gearing up for the second... By Fred Alvarez
STILL NOT EASY: Though gay students at Cal State Fullerton... By Lily Dizon and Jerry Hicks
NO SLUR: A College of the Canyons investigation has... By Michael Arkush
Dr. Brigid G. Leventhal; Pediatric Cancer Specialist
Gloria Stewart; Activist and Wife of James Stewart By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irving Allen Mathews; Banker, Co-Founder of San Antonio Spurs
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Officials Heartened--at Least for Now By Robin Wright and Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sexual Harassment Found at West L.A. Police Station By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In U.S. Reversal, Minority-Based Scholarships OK By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nolan to Plead Guilty to Racketeering, Resign : State capital: Sources say assemblyman has struck a deal. He reportedly will get a 33-month prison term. By Paul Jacobs and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Randy Shilts, Chronicler of AIDS Epidemic, Dies at 42 : Journalism: Author of 'And the Band Played On' is credited with awakening nation to the health crisis. By Richard C. Paddock and Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Martin Marietta May Cut 2,400 Jobs in Purchase By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racer Wins Empire Crown; Pretenders Left in the Dust : New York: 80-floor run in famed building is like rush hour in a dirty stairwell, complete with the bottlenecks. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Making Themselves at Home : Renegade residents abuse policy allowing private vacation cabins in public forests. Some live there full time, erecting eyesores such as satellite dishes. A few post 'Keep Out' signs, claiming land as their own. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnia Serb Forces Ringing Sarajevo Begin Pulling Out : Balkans: U.N. reports artillery convoys moving away. It is seen as 'heartening sign' that rebels may comply with ultimatum. Russian diplomatic effort may have been key. By Carol J. Williams and Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 '3-Strikes' Bills OKd by Senate Panel : Legislation: All measures on repeat violent offenders are approved. They must clear another committee before going to the Senate floor. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marital Fraud Damage Award Voided : Divorce law: Man had persuaded jury that ex-wife duped him by concealing lack of sexual passion. Appeals panel says such matters are 'best left to advice columnists.' By Doreen Carvajal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Practicing for the Big One : Quakes: State brings private businesses and public agencies together for weeklong session. Participants say teamwork is a key to preparedness. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor's Assault Conviction Overturned : Court: Appellate ruling cites prosecutor's misconduct and attorney's improper testimony. Thomas Gionis was accused of planning attack on estranged wife, the daughter of John Wayne. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Hayden Campaign: Reach Out and Nab Someone? By Patt Morrison
LATIN AMERICA : Fujimori Bows to Peru's Army in Handing Over Rights Case By Adriana Von Hagen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EUROPE : A Century-Old Scandal Haunts France's Army By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu Leader Shuns Election Compromise : South Africa: Buthelezi calls efforts toward appeasement 'utter hypocrisy.' Transition from apartheid is at stake. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tatarstan Reaches Pact With Moscow, Drops Sovereignty Bid By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgia Confirms Gamsakhurdia Death \o7 Reuters\f7
Woman Dies 3 Days After Being Shot
Tom Umberg Enters Attorney General's Race By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Rebels, Officials to Meet Monday \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Legal Risks Block Soviet Reactor Work By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Treasurer Guilty of Tax Evasion : Corruption: Bush Administration official also admits obstructing federal probe and concealing business links. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Ray Delgado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Defense Rests Case in Trial of Davidians From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Tests Show Bobbitt Likely Fathered Child From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Settlement Reached on Hiring Bias Suit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Regulators Clear Hubbell in S&L Probe : Investigation: FDIC ends conflict-of-interest inquiry, says it will not seek sanctions against associate attorney general or his former law firm. By John M. Broder and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First Lady Promises More Help for Medical Research By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Trots Out Personal Baggage in Radio Interview By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Urges Tougher Gun Safety Rules By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury to Investigate Slaying of Sheriff's Deputy By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Patrol Turns on Lights to Stop Crossings \o7 Associated Press\f7
Risk Estimate Raised for Those in Breast Cancer Study : Medicine: Move revives controversy over government-funded trial of preventive use of tamoxifen. But doctors involved in work say revisions are minor. By Sheryl Stolberg and Shari Roan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Refuses to Accept Sea Lions From Washington
Court Overturns '92 Conviction in Wayne Attack By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Throws Deputy Shooting to Grand Jury : O.C. inquiry: Unusual move distances prosecutors from case that has sparked criticism in minority community. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Panel Reverses O.C. Marital Fraud Verdict By Doreen Carvajal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Rides Out Heavy Rains With Relative Ease : Weather: Minor flooding moves through Laguna area, although barren hillsides hold. Wind rips away part of Costa Mesa home's roof. By Kathleen Kelleher and Eric Malnic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beyond Peter Rabbit : New exhibit showcases the three Beatrix Potters: artist, children's book publisher and pioneering conservationist. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coyote as Guiding Spirit : Jennifer Taub's drama, set in northern New Mexico, is infused with a sense of the supernatural. She utilizes the Navajos' crafty creature, which is a trickster and can transcend death. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly on theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Holding Back on Tragedy : 'The Pen,' a play of sin and redemption, has plenty of teeth-gnashing but lacks passion. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
The Caged Bird Sings : * Being in jail brought James Kennedy some of his best theatrical ideas, though the dramas aren't always set behind bars. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
Swinging Without Johnny : 'Tonight Show' orchestra keeps busy on the road long after the final broadcast. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Rockabilly Redux : * Janis Martin retired in the '60s. Like many fans, the 'Female Elvis' is rediscovering the roots of rock. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
It's Not Church Music : * Leader Jim Heath describes Reverend Horton Heat's sound as 'Latin heavy metal as played by a rockabilly band.' By Steve Appleford, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times.
For the thrill of real-life drama, there's nothing like being one of the... : COURT WATCHERS By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Up Close and Personal : * The Century Gallery show 'Intimate Images,' representing 10 artists who work in a wide range of media, draws the viewer's immediate feeling and involvement. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
Pouring Out Their Hearts : * Grounds Zero coffeehouse gives poets great leeway in expressing their 'intensity and authenticity.' By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly about readings for The Times. \f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Budget Buys for Bath and Kitchen : * American Premium Distributors now offers major appliances, plumbing items and fixtures for little over cost. By Geri Cook
Mother Knows Best : * Valley Torah's dean of girls has no advanced degrees. She earned knowledge of kids the hard way. By Andrea Heiman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Andrea Heiman writes regularly for The Times. \f7
Hunting and Gathering : * Alimentary adventurers enrolled in 'Discovering Edible Wild Plants' learn that weeds, thistles and dandelions make a satisfying repast. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times. \f7
At One With the Exotic : * Retiree tends his prize orchids with skill and vigilance. The reward is a spectacular year-round crop. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly about gardening for The Times. \f7
Stalking the Not-So-Wild Orchid By Susan Heeger
The Comeback Blues : * Azure eye shadows are being revived and retooled. The new look is applied lightly, not used like the '70s 'cupcake frosting.' By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times. \f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Keeping It Simple : * The Wine Bistro is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Its lack of flashiness is one of its strengths. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life! \f7
Ah, to be in love--and young enough to carry off any dress. But minis don't cut it with most Generation Xers. They want to be... : A Princess Bride By Rose-marie Turk
Not the Retiring Type : Don't let the air conditioning and power windows fool you. The '94 Hummer is still a commando in civilian clothing. By Paul Dean
It's the Praying, Stupid By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Frasier, a Well-Dressed Man By Betty Goodwin
The Ideal Marriage : In Just Four Years, Designer Vera Wang--Who Never Tires of Working in White--Has Developed a Signature Style and a Glamorous Clientele By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Lock Brakes Slammed by Insurance Study By Ralph Vartabedian
BOOK REVIEW / NOVELLAS : A PLAGUE OF DREAMERS: Three Novellas \o7 by Steve Stern\f7 ; Scribner's; $20, 256 pages : A Desolate Place Touched by Magic By Elaine Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laker Wives Score Big at Benefit Screening By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Streisand Aids Others' Lives by Simplifying Hers By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hoffman Could Be Big After This By Bill Higgins
HEAT RAVE : The hot tropic of conversation this season is the warming trend of isle styles that are simple, loose and neutral. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shred Gear In the spirit of the Red Baron, Split has... By Rose Apodaca
Weather Vain? There's More to Looking Good Than Keeping Dry By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Behind The Scenes : Romance and Music Fill Air at Valentine Dance
For the Right Grunge Look, It's More Mix Than Match By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grin and Bare Them By April Jackson
Better Conditioning : Active Wear Leaps to a Higher Level as Creators Add Padding and Reinforced Seams and Reduce Bounce, Chafe and Sweat By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Lock Brakes Slammed by Insurance Study By Ralph Vartabedian
Anti-Lock Brakes Slammed by Insurance Study By Ralph Vartabedian
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Talking to the Big Guy about the Big One: Sara Meric saw... By Steve Harvey
As Usual, It's a Matter of Perspective By Ron Harris
Beilenson Next in Line to Lead Powerful House Rules Panel By Cynthia H. Craft and James Bornemeier and Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia Is Not in Good Health : But decision to sell U.S.-approved prescription drugs may help
Don't Go Slow on Freeways : Wilson gives green light on retrofitting speedup
SPORTS WATCH : Equity Pitch
Hail to the Chief (Salesman)! : Clinton nails down huge deal with Saudi Arabia
Campaign Calendar
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Time Out on Coliseum Repairs : Why the rush to spend unknown millions on this white elephant? Why not build a new stadium --somewhere else? By Catherine O'Neill, \o7 Catherine O'Neill of Los Angeles is co-founder of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. \f7
All We're Doing Is Rearranging the Deck Chairs on a Seafood Titanic : Food safety: The FDA's new rules don't address the real threat--lethal toxins in fish from contaminated waters. By Samuel S. Epstein and David Steinman, \o7 Dr. Samuel S. Epstein is professor of occupational and environmental health at the University of Illinois School of Public Health and chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition. David Steinman, a member of the NAS seafood safety committee, wrote "Diet for a Poisoned Planet" (Ballantyne Books, 1992.) \f7
A Tortured Fiction Is Swept From the Table : Health reform: With the White House forced to reflect its plan in the federal budget, we're free to look at real costs and benefits of other solutions. By Theodore R. Marmor and Jerry L. Mashaw, \o7 Theodore R. Marmor is a professor of public policy and Jerry L. Mashaw is a professor of law at Yale University. They write frequently on health-reform issues. \f7
Add Teaching to High-Risk Jobs : Education: When teachers and students feel constantly threatened, no one can excel. By Donna Webster-davis, \o7 Donna Webster-Davis left the Los Angeles school district last year; she now teaches English at Ayala High School in Chino Hills. \f7
Valley Obituaries
Rainy Day a Perfect Time to Dust Cobwebs From Brain By Dana Parsons
Car-Pool Lanes on I-10 Could Become Permanent By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Damage Less Than Feared : Rain: Barriers hold back mud in Malibu. CSUN students slog through muck on quake-ravaged campus. By Kathleen Kelleher and Eric Malnic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Control Hold May Have Killed Gunman : Crime: David Fukuto apparently was strangled while being subdued after he shot two officers, sources say. Records show the robber was having financial problems. By Greg Krikorian and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tarzana Jolt : Shaking Under Nursery Is Among Strongest Ever By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson OKs Speedier Work on Some Bridges By Claire Spiegel and David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UC Regents Agree to Review Milken Deal By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : 3 to Be Arraigned Today in Bank Robbery, Siege
Ex-Husband Identified as Killer in 3 Slayings, Suicide By Vicki Torres
LOS ANGELES : Beating Charges Against 2 Ex-Officers Dismissed
TORRANCE : Deputy D.A. Says Tough Stand Led to Demotion
LAWNDALE : School Employee Suspected in Alleged Check Forgeries
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Ex-Councilman Bernardi, 81, Suffers Heart Attack
Appeals Court Rejects Judge's Libel Lawsuit : Media: Ruling against former presiding jurist cites long tradition of satirizing the judiciary. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Juggles Budget to Add $3.5 Million for Seismic Work From a Times Staff Writer
Storm Causes Accidents, Small Slides : Weather: More than an inch falls on the Valley. One man dies in a collision, and quake- wracked CSUN is turned into a muddy bog. By Chip Johnson and Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
EARTHQUAKE / THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Span Retrofitting, Car-Pool Lanes Get a Push : Traffic: Permanent corridors are urged for the Santa Monica Freeway, depriving solo drivers of one lane in each direction. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernardi in Guarded Condition After Heart Attack By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Quake Jolts Facilities, Enrollment at Pierce By Kurt Pitzer
Legal Aid Staff Visits Shelters to Help Victims Call it lawyers on wheels. By Kay Hwangbo
PACOIMA : Art Contest to Draw on Family Pride By Geoffrey Mohan
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Some Sound Arguments for Retrofitting By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARLETA : Residents May Get Old ZIP Code Back By Geoffrey Mohan
MALIBOU LAKE : Residents Hot Over Building Ordinance By Aaron Curtiss
New Address Forms Swamp Postal Service By Jeff Schnaufer
Glendale : City to Buy Lot for Housing Project By Tommy Li
GLENDALE : Repair Costs for Goode House Still Uncertain By Tommy Li
A Guide To Coping With The Quake Compiled by Times researchers David E. Brady and Stephanie Stassel
Benhard Launches Bid for Congressional Seat : Politics: Republican seeks to oust Beilenson. He urges tax credit, new restrictions on illegal immigrants. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guardsman Credited With Saving Life of Choking Baby : Emergency: Jason Barton and a colleague visit the boy and his parents a month after the rescue at a tent city. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Held in Insurance Fraud Ring By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Files Suit Over Father's Death at Jail By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disabled Man Sues Airport, City : Burbank: The cerebral palsy sufferer contends police dragged him from a restroom and dumped him on the sidewalk in front of the terminal. By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Indicted in Robberies That Involved Hostage-Taking By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elderly Man Dies After Driving Car Into Oncoming Traffic
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Hires City Attorney in Cost-Saving Move
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Transit System Reduces Schedule on Holiday By Sharon Moeser
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Assault on Colleague : Santa Clarita: The alleged victim may sue the school district over its handling of the case, her attorney says. By Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposal to Relocate Sea Lions Rejected : Conservation: Coastal commissioners decide that moving 60 of the mammals from Washington state to Santa Barbara and Ventura coasts would not work. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Agencies Unite on Pursuit Policies By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Shift Airport Management Alarms Civic, Aviation Groups By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clergyman's Trial Is Rocked by 2 Late Developments : Courts: The judge will let the defense argue that priest accused of theft could have been framed. And an audit by the archdiocese is revealed. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecast Includes Scattered Rain : Weather: Thursday's storm brings one to two inches of precipitation to the county, but no massive mudslides occur in fire-ravaged areas. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff Tells How He'd Use Prop. 172 Funds By Sara Catania
2 More Set Sights on Controller's Job By Carlos V. Lozano
Moorpark Official Named to Head Panel By Matthew Mosk
THOUSAND OAKS : Students Learn 'Their Place in the Universe' By Brenda Day
MOORPARK : Council Eases Curbs on Repairing Walls By James Maiella Jr.
OJAI : Fire Leaves Woman and Son Homeless By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Hearing to Address Dietary Supplements By Matthew Mosk
SANTA PAULA : Spider Bite May Have Triggered Death By Scott Hadly
PORT HUENEME : Man Sought in Restaurant Holdup By Julie Fields
SANTA PAULA : Jobs Program Aids Dropouts and Offenders By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Dairy Store Clerk Foils Armed Robbery By Matthew Mosk
VENTURA : Marine Environment Study Gets Go-Ahead By Tracy Wilson
ELECTIONS / 24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Benhard Opens Race With Call to Curb Illegals By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Teen-Agers Plead Not Guilty in Shooting That Injured 3 Youths : Arraignment: Brawl involved some Westlake High students. Defense lawyers say their clients suffer racism at school and in court. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / BOARD OF SUPERVISORS : Schillo Backs New District for Port Hueneme By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Northern Metrolink Line Cuts Cars as Ridership Drops By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Road To Recovery : This Court Assignment a Hard Cell : San Fernando: With their building red-tagged due to quake damage, city, county and federal agencies set up shop in the old police station and jail. By Miguel Bustillo and Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building a Visionary Infrastructure : As structures are remodeled, the area's remarkable landscape features can be incorporated into designs. By Susan Whitin, \f7 and \o7 Susan Whitin is a planner and landscape architect and partner in the SWA Group in Laguna Beach.
UCI Panels Recommend Program Cuts : Education: Two task forces also suggest reducing number of vice chancellors by half as part of unprecedented effort by the university to reduce spending. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catching Cancer Early On : Health: Free mammograms provided through the Komen Foundation give low-income women a chance to detect the disease at its most curable stage. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente High Celebrates School Diversity By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Recall Boy's Zest for Life : Death: Thomas Sunoo, 16, had varied interests. At a shaken and saddened University High in Irvine, his passing prompts recollections of a busy lifestyle and of his potential. By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Police Propose City Hire 5 New Officers By Willson Cummer
ANAHEIM : Fullerton Drops Suit on Redevelopment By Terry Spencer
NEWPORT BEACH : Hoping to Paddle for Gold in '96 By Debra Cano
COSTA MESA : District Chancellor Joins Trustees Panel
NEWPORT BEACH : City Leases School Land to Build Wells By Bob Elston
PLACENTIA : Contest to Focus on Issues of Disabled
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City OKs 45-Day Ban on Adult Businesses By Debra Cano
GARDEN GROVE : City to Seek Advice on Arts Program By Robert Barker
SEAL BEACH : Reservists to Relieve Officers' Workload By Shelby Grad
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City OKs Stringent Gift Restrictions Law By Richard Core
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Walk in Support of Abducted Boy By Mark I. Pinsky
Countywide : Holiday Closings
Countywide : Guest Lecturer Has a Tough Audience By Mary Lou Pickel
LOS ALAMITOS : Efficiency Is Goal in Divided Police Dept. By Bert Eljera
LAGUNA BEACH : Plan to Minimize Fire Hazards OKd By Leslie Earnest
LAGUNA BEACH : Residents Are Asked to Suspend Watering By Geoff Boucher
Airport Authority Urges El Toro Study By Shelby Grad
Man Slain in Market Parking Lot : Violence: He's shot 10 times at close range as a friend watches helplessly and shoppers scatter outside the Costa Mesa store. A suspect, 28, is arrested in Santa Ana. By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
15-Year-Old to Be Charged in Shooting of Police Officer By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Umberg Launches Race for Attorney General : Politics: The assemblyman attacks incumbent Dan Lungren and fellow Democrat Arlo Smith, both of whom have failed to stem crime, he says. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-UCI Physics Dept. Worker Files Sexual Harassment Suit By E.J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
16-Year-Old Waives Hearing in Girl's Shooting Death Case
Mayors Vote to Keep Wedaa on Air Board, for Now By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Missing Elderly Man Found Safe Day Later
Student Vanishes Without a Clue By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
SPORTS
Bruins Find Relief in Desert : College basketball: A solid second half helps UCLA defeat Arizona State, 76-70. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Veterans' Day at Daytona : NASCAR: Earnhardt and Irvan win Twin 125 qualifying races for Sunday's Daytona 500. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming Next: John Madden at the Bundys By Gary Klein
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL / TONIGHT'S GAMES : USC, UCLA Try to Regroup By Earl Gustkey
UC Irvine's Bubble Is Burst at New Mexico State, 90-60 By John Weyler
Trojans Hit Bottom Against Wildcats : College basketball: No. 15 Arizona's 94-61 victory becomes frustrated USC's biggest loss in physical contest. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Two-Game Losing Streak for Tar Heels From Associated Press
Long Beach State Loses in Overtime : Big West: Anderson scores six of his 20 points in extra period to lead Utah State, 80-76. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Three Is Good, Four Better for Robinson From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Parisi Hunts for Big Game at Fullerton By Gary Klein
Echo of Yesterday Wins Feature Race \o7 Associated Press\f7
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Under It All, Legalities Wear on the Jockeys By Bill Christine
NHL ROUNDUP : Clark Picks Up Slack in Maple Leaf Victory From Associated Press
Court Awards NHL Old-Timers Millions From Staff and Wire Reports
Harper Will Serve Time Tonight : Pro basketball: Clippers suspend guard for one game for comments "detrimental to the best interests of the team." By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Not Over Until . . . : Resilient Michael Carbajal Recalls Toughest Fight Before Taking On Humberto Gonzalez Again By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : Big Three of Skating Melt on Ice By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : They Get Together, but Stay Apart By Mike Downey
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : Moe-Hum, Another U.S. Medal : Alpine: Alaskan adds a silver in super-G to his gold in downhill, making him first American male to win two skiing medals at one Olympics. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Are Left With Old Questions : Baseball: Strawberry and Worrell could fill the need of a left-handed bat and bullpen stopper. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With No More Excuses, Hoch Has Hope : Golf: Non-winner since 1989 fires a 62 to take a three-shot lead over Clearwater after two rounds in the desert. By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Team Will Keep Eye on World Cup Foe : Soccer: Americans won't play Colombia in weekend tournament, but they will watch the unpredictable team. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Have to Fork Over Dough to Get NFL Games on Dish By Larry Stewart
Devers Pulls Out of Sunkist Race After Russian Sprinter Is Entered By Earl Gustkey
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Little Fella : Prep basketball: It's not easy being the son of a superstar, especially when you have the same name. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joyner-Kersee Is Taking It Seven Events at a Time : Track: Two-time Olympic heptathlon champion is marching toward Atlanta and the 1996 Summer Games. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neuheisel Is Latest UCLA Assistant to Leave Program By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : Team USA Still Winless, but Not for Lack of Tying : Hockey: Marchant scores with 28 seconds to play for 3-3 draw with Canada. Medal-round berth looks more secure. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraser Dies: First U.S. Skier to Win Gold \o7 Associated Press\f7
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : Golden Moments Not New to Them : Cross-country skiing: Past Olympic champions Daehlie and Egorova add to the haul in Norway. By Mike Kupper, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Lillehammer / '94 Winter Olympics : Notebook By Helene Elliott
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : DATELINE / LILLEHAMMER : This Dion Is Prime Time in Crashing Events
LILLEHAMMER / '94 WINTER OLYMPICS : NOTEBOOK : Much Like Jansen, German Champion Succumbs With Fall By Mike Kupper
Lillehammer / '94 Winter Olympics : Notebook By Ross Newhan
Lillehammer / '94 Winter Olympics : Notebook By Chris Dufresne
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Motivation No Problem for Carbajal, Gonzalez By Tim Kawakami
Football Returns to Baltimore, but It's the CFL, Not the NFL \o7 Associated Press\f7
McSorley Is Already Ready to Go By Steve Springer
Syracuse's McCorkle Finds a Comfort Zone : Basketball: Ex-Capistrano Valley standout, slowed by injuries, now at ease with Orangemen and his dad. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress' Johnson Is First on the List of Winners By Mike Penner
Titans Hit Their Stride, and Upset UNLV : Basketball: Last-place Fullerton successfully holds off Rebel runs in 84-75 victory at Las Vegas. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mexico State Doesn't Let Up on UC Irvine : Basketball: Anteaters' top four scorers contribute only 11 points to a 90-60 loss at Las Cruces. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Defensive End Young Gets Offer; Top Compensation Assured By Mike Reilley
NFL's Salary Cap Could Mean Pay Cuts--or Getting Cut : Pro football: Teams start shopping for free agents, but payrolls will be restricted as of March 1. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER : Villa Park's Mendez Starts Fast, Teammates Finish Off La Quinta By Dan Arritt
Johnson, Riley to Coach Final Conference Games By Steve Kresal
Southern Section Girls' Soccer
Rain Forces Postponement of Several Games
Raibon Leads St. Margaret's Past Valley Torah By Scott Jones
COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Bradshaw Scores 23, Titans Rally to Beat Nevada
Baseball By Bob Nightengale, From Staff and Wire Reports
Sylmar Can't Guard Against North Hollywood Backcourt : High school basketball: Thompson holds his own against Ollie, but Johnson and Lee lead Huskies to 86-60 victory. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyons Officials Exonerate Herrick After Investigation : Junior college basketball: Probe finds no evidence women's coach made racial slur against Valley players. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rio Mesa Sends 10 Wrestlers to Individual Meet By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Isn't Just a Title for Hilliard : He Makes Most of Talent at Harvard-Westlake By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hazelton Isn't Ready to Accept Burbank Offer By Dana Haddad
ROUNDUP : North Hollywood Girls Hold Off Sylmar, 76-66
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