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What happened on March 03, 1994
SPORTS
Hills' Fate Improves With Age : Baseball: Now playing at Oklahoma, he has overcome early hardships to meet challenges on the diamond. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonebright Tries Travel to Get a Grip
McSorley Steals Gretzky's Glory : Hockey: Late goal in 4-1 win moves defenseman within 718 of Howe's record. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hall of Fame Is a Longshot, Says Laimbeer SHAV GLICK
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
Henning Becomes Top Man at BC Associated Press
Dorsey Wins Big, Ruins Cleveland's Second Chance MICHAEL LAZARUS
Reseda's Cross Named North Valley Player of Year
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Salmon Expected to Get $7.2-Million Deal BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry's Name Surfaces Again in News Report on IRS Investigation MARYANN HUDSON
Henning Goes Back to College--Boston College From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Injuries Thwart Antelope Valley in Regional Basketball Playoffs BRIAN RODGERS
Fischer Clears 7-3 to Set Record JOHN ORTEGA
Merten Handles Wind, Rain : Golf: She holds a one-shot lead at 71 after one round of the Tournament of Champions. From Associated Press
King's Blade Begins With Five-Length Win BOB MIESZERSKI
Ducks No Match for Montreal : Hockey: Ron Tugnutt makes 24 saves against his ex-Anaheim teammates as the Canadiens win, 5-2. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Daily Report : Angels BOB NIGHTENGALE
Hebert, Wilson Patiently Waiting for Better Days ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Home No Help for Celtics From Associated Press
Clippers' Wilkins Takes Sting Out of Hornets : Pro basketball: His 33 points and a hot fourth quarter help L.A. beat Charlotte, 118-109. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burton, Heitmann Honored as CSUN Athletes of Month
Agassi, Tennis Need Each Other JIM MURRAY
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
Pressure Suits CSUN's Gillespie : College baseball: Matador freshman delivers another clutch hit in a 5-4 victory over Cal Baptist. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Chance, 2nd Loss for Cleveland MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAM NOTEBOOK : Anaheim Is Atop Jones' Select List MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Pedro Stuns Chatsworth, 2-1 : Girls' playoff soccer: Chancellors stopped in semifinals, erasing bid for sixth consecutive title. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tugnutt Fills Bill for Canadiens : Hockey: Montreal sought capable backup goalie. He is in 5-2 victory. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agassi Run Ragged by Santoro : Tennis: His comeback bid takes day off in two-set loss to Frenchman. He says long layoff has taken toll. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kernen Finds Relief Where It Ought to Be
Lakers Get Hot in Nick of Time, Defeat Bulls : Pro basketball: Van Exel's 22 points, including five three-pointers, and Vlade Divac's 27 points lead to 97-89 victory. By SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Majors Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Is an Upset of Michigan the Start of Something Big for Wisconsin? From Associated Press
Chevalier Has Spent Entire Career Just Making Points : Northridge basketball: A recruiting afterthought who has answered each challenge, he could break the school's all-time scoring record. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Benching Wakes Up Whitlock, and Saddleback Wins
Ventura Pulls Away in Second Half : College basketball: Pirates defeat Rancho Santiago, 95-66, after trailing at halftime of second-round regional game. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With a New Country, She Sees New Horizons : L.A. Marathon: Mexican-born Olga Appell hopes to go places as America's fastest female. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Harrick's Critics Should Ease Up GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Thon Tells Athletics He's Had Enough Associated Press
PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL / DAN HAFNER : Will Kidd Leave Before Reaching Final Goal? DAN HAFNER
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
Evans Joins 3 Others Out of Jobs : Basketball: Pitt, Dayton fire coaches. Creighton and Furman accept resignations. From Associated Press
Citing Frustration, Torvill and Dean Call It Quits From Staff and Wire Reports
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Fly'n J. Bryan Will Try to Go the Extra Mile BILL CHRISTINE
PREP BASEBALL '94: EMPIRE LEAGUE : Murrietta Comes Back to Keep Aztecs Tough CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding Their Niche : USC: Freshmen Boseman, Jones emerging as Bruin rival O'Bannon now struggles. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers' Ace Beats Quebec From Associated Press
Brethren Christian Running Back Picks San Luis Obispo
DeShields Hit in Face With a Flying Bat : Dodgers: He suffers broken cheekbone, but is expected to be able to play with a protective mask. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wolf Has No Grand Scheme : After Banner Junior Season, El Camino Real's Ace Pitcher Hasn't Changed His Priorities JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Doubles Teams Provide Victory for Villa Park
Young, Gifted and the Best in County : Baseball: Katella's Wright, Orange's Archuleta, Tustin's Baker are among the top players. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Grant Gains Soccer Final Again
College Roundup
More Testing Scheduled for CSUN's Lofton MIKE HISERMAN
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
Suddenly, Sam Returns to Ride Again SHAV GLICK
SWIMMING / PACIFIC 10 MEN'S MEET : Stanford Set to Defend Title WENDY WITHERSPOON
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fresno State Takes the Air Out of Titan Offense
Opponent's Injury Has Espino on Ropes : Boxing: Tragedy almost strikes twice for Forum fighter but Mercedes, his latest foe, is recovering. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Baseball '94: Empire League
NEWS
VENICE : Adding Greenery to Venice Blvd. Scenery ADRIAN MAHER
THEATER REVIEWS : Play Within a Play Sets Stage for Redemption : Australian prison inmates in 'Our Country's Good' discover undreamed of possibilities through their roles. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In a Man's World : Women Were a Novelty When Patricia Fogerson Joined the LAPD; 'You Just Kept Your Mouth Shut and Kept Going,' She Says BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sexual Harassment a Tough LAPD Problem : Police: Documents and interviews reveal a range of allegations. Chief lauded for effort to change environment. JIM NEWTON, This article was reported by Bettina Boxall, Greg Krikorian and Jim Newton. It was written by Newton
Sex Harassment Remains Tough LAPD Problem JIM NEWTON, This article was reported by Bettina Boxall, Greg Krikorian and Jim Newton. It was written by Newton
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : OC High asks: How do you prepare for a big exam?
U.S. Officials Urge Opiate Use to Ease Cancer Pain if Needed : Medicine: Fears of addiction to painkillers are unfounded, a health care agency reports. It says very old and very young often are undertreated. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDENA : Nearby Residents Want Swap Meet Closed IRIS YOKOI
BEVERLY HILLS : Rent Commissioner Irving Kellogg, 79, Dies
Cultural Evolution : It's a new era at the Ventura County Museum of History and Art. You won't find the two-headed lamb anymore. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HAWTHORNE : City Attorney to Have Hearing on His Firing SCOTT SANDELL
EVERYDAY PEOPLE : In 'Walkure,' Wagner's Music-Drama, the Characters Behave Like Actual Humans CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
At Tessmann Planetarium, It's a Starry, Starry Day ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
COVER STORY : They're Cleaning Up in Court : Neighbors Sue Landlords to Get Rid of Drug Dealers and Troublemakers DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : In Torrance Mayoral Race, It Boils Down to Matter of Style : Politics: Tuesday's vote pits 'independent' Bill Applegate against 'consensus-builder' Dee Hardison. Crime is the biggest issue in campaign. TED JOHNSON and MARY GUTHRIE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER REVIEW : Dark of the Moon' Goes a Little Heavy on the Hokum : The drama is a mixture of myth and folklore peppered with the erotic and supernatural. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Specter Fights for Base Before Justices From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quake Made Matters Worse at Our Libraries : Hard-hit by budget cuts, many facilities face even more severe funding shortages now. It's time for community support. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In California, the King Didn't Die MARY ANN HOGAN
Study Finds Big Gap in Workers' Health Coverage THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
U.S. Admits Agents Shot Innocent Man SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Festival Sponsors Settle Dispute With Hotel
Gray Davis to Run for Lieutenant Governor MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You've Got a Right to Party, Too MARK EHRMAN
LONG BEACH : Queen Mary Posts Loss of $4.2 Million in 1993
Application Frenzy : OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS
Kurdish Lawmakers Arrested in Turkey : Rights: Two members of Parliament to be charged with treason after immunity is lifted. Move adds to growing sense of political, economic crisis. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Fans' Choices
Simpson Seeks 5-Year Cut in Legal Immigration MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topics / TRANSPORTATION : House Panel to Look at 710 Plans
To Go or Not to Go : OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS OC Live
Clinton Urges Arafat to Renew Peace Talks NORMAN KEMPSTER and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officers Adopt Schools to Foster Better Traffic Safety IRIS YOKOI
Scientists Searching for 'Missing' Quakes : Geology: Data shows too few temblors to account for fault shifts, researchers tell House panel. Some say this could mean a series of Northridge-level jolts in coming decades, or a single much bigger one. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Vietnam Agree on Liaison Offices Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : MINNESOTA : Reich Rules Against Firm in Sex Bias Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ARKANSAS : Clinton Backs Aide in Billing Dispute From Times Staff and Wire Reports
User-Friendly Changes in Repackaged SAT MARY LAINE YARBER, Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School.
This Party Is Bring Your Own Bucks GEORGE SKELTON
Topics / BUSINESS : Pasadena Firm Wins Stamp Contract
New Policies Insure Against Tainted Land : Emerging specialty may be one way to clean up cities and farms faster than the EPA. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOP TALK : Comparing Discount Prices Can Make Cents : Penny pinchers and coupon clippers, be advised. The chain stores' names are identical, but the tags on items are not. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
East Pummeled Again by Snow, Sleet and Rain From Times Wire Services
BELL : Lack of Funds May Stall Work on Historic Home JENNIFER OLDHAM
Serb Attack Breaches Sarajevo Truce Associated Press
Wilson Bond Issue for Quake Aid Blocked CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remembering the Mission of Nurses
Sports SEAN WATERS
Closure of Occupied Lands Deepens Palestinian Anger SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expiration of Seizure Law Stymies Police : Finances: Narcotics officers and prosecutors struggle to operate without a valuable--and profitable--tool. New legislation is in limbo. JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Armenia's Only Rail Link Cut Associated Press
Abortion Pill Talks Are Aimed at Opening Up U.S. Market D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Tour Looks for Bigger Splash in Australia Rick Fignetti and David Reyes, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil.
City Hall News : Mayors Will Try to Fill Air Quality Board Opening RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postal Service Seen Likely to Ask Price Hike for First-Class Stamp ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Reaches Pact With Rebels : Revolt: Government promises democratic reforms and investments in social services. Indian uprising cast spotlight on poverty, oppression in southern state. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Puts Dent in Rent Control : Housing: Hundreds of units may return to market level as rebuilding costs are passed on to tenants. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Calls for Unified Crime Bill : Politics: Governor charges that the Senate is trying to embarrass him by advocating five conflicting measures. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Airliner Skids Off Runway in Storm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Film Festival Set to Open : World premieres, appearances by leading figures in filmmaking, documentaries and foreign movies are scheduled. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DRIVING : Pregnant Dummy Was No Accident AUTOWEEK
NORWALK : Candidate Faces Harassment Charges JILL GOTTESMAN
District's Call for Parental Advice Stirs Coup Attempt : Schools: Demand for majority role for volunteers is unlikely to be adopted. But it could alter other reforms. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Condo Residents Seek $7.7 Million From Developer : Courts: Suit alleges that the building is poorly constructed, noisy and leaks when it rains. Defense concedes some flaws but says owners expected too much. JOE DONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government: Public Input at City Hearing
Successes on Bosnia Boost U.S. Foreign Policy Team : Balkans: President can boast of a non-economic initiative in foreign affairs. Christopher is smiling. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Course of Action : Mary Butler School Uses the Arts as a Foundation for Academics JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Philharmonic Society Conducts a Symphony of Wines ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
Half of Trips to Emergency Rooms Found Not Urgent : Health: Family doctors could handle problems at one-third of the expense. Government study shows how uninsured Americans push up costs for others. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Hosokawa Gives Up Plans to Form New Cabinet SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Packwood Loses Bid to Retain Diaries--in Court of Last Resort DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Family': A Grinning, Sometimes Smirking Look at East Meets West MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition
Lebanese Cab Driver Arrested in Attack on Jewish Students in N.Y. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Revised Waterfront Development Plan OKd JOHN POPE
TORRANCE : Mobil Oil Disputes $1.7-Million Tax MARY GUTHRIE
Senate OKs Ban on Benefits to Drug Addicts, Alcoholics : Legislation: Probe finds disability, lump-sum payments being used to feed substance abuse. Bill also makes Social Security agency a separate unit. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : 30-Hour Fast Raises Hunger-Relief Funds
Sports : TITLE WAVE? MITCH POLIN
In Marathons, He Manages to Skate By
Rams Hit With Ultimatum on Practice Facility MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Thai for the Timid and the Adventurous : A new Ojai eatery serves up fresh and exciting food without relying on sugar and MSG. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNEY : Downey Schools Ban Smoking in All Areas
Body Language ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PASADENA : School Official to Leave for New Post
Sergeant Jailed for Homosexual Acts on Air Base From Reuters
In Russia, Bosnia Serb Leader Blasts U.S. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : ESPIONAGE : America's Most-Notorious Spies Researched by RAY DELGADO / Los Angeles Times
OUT AND ABOUT / YAMAGUCHI BONSAI NURSERY : A Yen for Miniature Trees CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Veteran Vibes Player Gibbs Hits High Notes : At 69, and with dozens of albums behind him, he's still going strong. His quartet will play in Ojai on Sunday. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Upholds Ban on Development in Malibu's Civic Center Area KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics / ENVIRONMENT : Avalanche Potential Not Just a Snow Job RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pellet Gun Sniper Eludes Deputies in South Carolina From Associated Press
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Festival Lines Up 15 Works by Chicanos : Shown over five days at Oxnard College, movies include 'The Art of Lowriding.' PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 'New' KGB: On Top or on Skids? : Russia's revamped spy agencies suffer from slashed budgets, poor morale and a dizzying identity crisis. But the CIA 'mole' case raises questions about just how bad things really are. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garamendi Assails His Opponents : Election: He implies that Wilson has catered to racism with immigration plan and that Brown failed to act while school crime rose. Rivals decry his remarks. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Roxbury Packs Them In With Lots of Sunday Punch ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Trade Show in Vietnam to Be All-American Affair : Commerce: O.C. consultants seeking potential clients to attend event limited to U.S. companies. It begins April 21. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Puts Superintendent on Leave, OKs Tentative Teacher Pact : Schools: No explanation is given, but Larry L. Lucas had rejected a board request to leave a month ago. PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tomm Ruud; Dancer With San Francisco Ballet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gone, "The Criminal Mind", SST MIKE BOEHM
Unearthing an Unspoken Rage : Ellis Cose Explores the Anger of Black Professionals Feeling Stymied by Racism LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Shadowlands of Art Along the Shore
THE RIGHT STUFF : From Imported Cheeses to Halal Meats, There's a Market for Everything Here MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Where Tea Sets Mingle With Stuffed Birds WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
REGION : Spread Public Housing Around, Svorinich Says SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Suspect Held, Four Sought in Covina Kidnaping Case
Sports GARY KLEIN
Letter Blitz Halts Proposed Business Levy : Taxes: San Pedro merchants called the yearly assessments excessive and unjustified. The money would have been used to finance public improvement projects. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIMAS : Plan Calls for Additional Development at Bonelli Park
Westside Watch : The Bay Street Rollers Aim for the 2012 Olympics
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Women Trying to Live as Best They Can : NAKED LADIES by Alma Luz Villanueva ; Bilingual Press, $22, 288 pages VERONICA CHAMBERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : Man Dies After 23-Story Fall
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Casting Call
Skiers Say Telemark, Get Set, Go RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
LONG BEACH : City, Builder Settle Suit Over Energy Plant JOHN POPE
ENTERTAINMENT : 'Twice Around' Is TV-Thin Both Times T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Elms are at the root of the problem.
Humor, Innocence Still Live in Sarajevo PAUL D. COLFORD
CARSON : Firm Upgrades Park in Lieu of $8,000 Fine MARY GUTHRIE
LONG BEACH : Board Complies With School Choice Policy
Topics / TAXES : Free Aid for Filers With Special Needs KIMBERLY BRAASCH
REGION : Hospital Cool to Merger With Rival Catholic Facility
Giving Free Rein to Male Image Search T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
Twists in 'Greedy' Make for a Generous Payoff LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section.
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : A REMEMBRANCE : Thomas Halleen: A Caring Teacher LISA OKIKAWA, Lisa Okikawa is is a senior at Cypress High School in Cypress.
A Time for Songs, for Joy, for Sorrow BEVERLY BEYETTE
THEATER REVIEW : Festival Puts Student Writers at Center Stage : The annual Ventura College showcase is strong on comedy. The outstanding one-act takes cues from 'The Twilight Zone.' TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Constitution: Guns and the 2nd Amendment
Regional Report : LOS ANGELES : Svorinich Outlines Plan for More Public Housing SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Youth Boxing Club Is on the Ropes RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Business: Century City Chamber Selects Chairman
Sports ROB FERNAS and BARRY BAUM
HITTING A BARD PATCH : Golden West Brings Shakespeare to Life in 'Stage' Show CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : 'My Father, the Hero' Makes Modern Fairy Tale a Sweet Dream : Teen reviews of books, music, movies and other things of interest. TARA BUDZYN and DANA LENETZ, Tara Budzyn and Dana Lenetz are students at Foothill High School in Santa Ana.
Topics / SCULPTURE : Fancy Ride Into the Afterlife JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Louisiana Treats MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
KIDS ON FILM : Durante and an Ever-Thickening Plot Steal the Show : In "Greedy," a group of back-stabbing relatives, panicked that their manipulative old Uncle Joe (Kirk Douglas) is about to will his millions to a shapely live-in "nurse," seeks help from his long-lost favorite, Danny (Michael J. Fox), who then gets sucked into the family rivalry. (Rated PG-13) LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section
COVER STORY : Venice Has Always Thrived on the Unconventional, but Those Who Make a Living Off the Tourist Trade Say It's Time for . . . : A Renaissance on the Boardwalk KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollenbeck Salutes Two Fire Chiefs BEA MAXWELL
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : The Big Study : The SAT college-entrance exam has undergone some major changes. Will cramming help? Instructors of preparation courses say most students can benefit from test-taking and time-management strategies. HALLIE KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hallie Kim is a senior at Brea Olinda High School in Brea.
THEATER REVIEW : Country Hits Out of Step in Story of the Old West : But the Melodrama troupe's strong acting helps save the silly plot of 'Bad Day at Gopher's Breath.' TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Pavilion's Fate Takes Center Stage KEN ELLINGWOOD
Mae Moore Scores With 'Power of Love, Not the Love of Power' : Lyrics from Canadian singer's new album are thought-provoking. She makes her Ventura County debut tonight. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRACTICAL VIEW : Toys for Parents, Travelers and Eyeglass Wearers LYNN SIMROSS
Motorhead, "Orgasmatron" (1986), Sinclair JON MATSUMOTO
Docents Speak for Dynasty at Family Adobe PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENA : State Lauds Nissan for Recycling Efforts MARY GUTHRIE
SAN MARINO : Superintendent Hired From Newport Mesa
Redondo Council Rejects Condo-Commercial Plan JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BEVERLY HILLS : Barneys New York Department Store to Open Saturday
Bed and (Really) Bored : Shopping: Searching for the right mattress in a sea of 'pocketed coil systems' and 'revolutionary technology' can be sleep inducing. MARY ANN HOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN GABRIEL : Garcia to Run Again for Seat in Congress
JAUNTS : Wheelchair Tennis Competitors Prove They Know All the Moves : Players--some of them nationally ranked--will show their agility in doubles tourney at Pierpont Racquet Club. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Health Care: Ways to Improve Services
Plan to Ease Traffic Near High School OKd ANN GRIFFITH
FOR THE KIDS : Masks Put New Face on Drama : The show, billed as family entertainment, is a collection of short skits, interspersed with entertaining tidbits of information. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics / RELIGION : Shaken but Not Deterred STEVEN K. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MONTEBELLO : Study Ordered on Proposed Mausoleum PSYCHE PASCUAL
COVER STORY : Of Pride and Prejudice : Programs at Two Schools Use Black History Month to Dispel Stereotypes, Promote Racial Harmony and Instill Pride in Heritage LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two-Step Turned Into Wedding March : A professor and his sweetheart started studying dancing from scratch and went on to become the best in the West. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Fur Wearers Are Few, Far Between in Ventura County : Shift in public sentiment has made what was once the ultimate high-fashion statement nearly a rarity. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Tombo Combo Adds Some High Voltage to Its Rootsy Blues : The band has a 'rural Delta' style that includes playing Stephen Foster tunes on tenor banjo and slide guitar. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cover Story : Accurate to a Fault : Seismology: Scientists are slowly unraveling the complicated puzzle of quake activity in the San Gabriel Valley. Their high-tech tools might show which systems to focus on. BERKLEY HUDSON and VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA MONICA : RAND Opens Mideast Studies Center ADRIAN MAHER
HARBOR GATEWAY : Transfer of Rosecrans Director Delayed IRIS YOKOI
Q & A With Tim Schiffer Josef Woodard
Candidates Address the Issues in Torrance Election
BRIEFLY : Arts: Actress Named to Head Pepperdine Guild
Topics / POLICE BLOTTER
Juggling Laughs, Stunts GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
Heart Ball Pitter-Pats With Enthusiasm MARY LOU LOPER
BELLFLOWER : Thompson Honored for Classroom Innovation
BUSINESS
Hoping to Milk Profits From Craze : Hobbies: Manufacturers and promoters of the glossy caps, long a popular collectible in Hawaii, hope to whip up a frenzy on the mainland. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Signs 5-Year, $285-Million Pact With Defense Department JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall Street Toughs Out a Roller-Coaster Day : Mother Nature Puts Twist on Economic Reports for January DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Admar Contract With N.Y. Life Reaps $100,000 JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Spend $50 Million on New Chips : Technology: Vice President Al Gore announces the program to build a center for semiconductor study. From Reuters
Regional Phone Firms Closer to Deregulation From Reuters
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Restaurants / Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
47 Senators Oppose EPA's Plan to Boost Ethanol Use : Gasoline: Agency's proposal seen increasing cost to consumers and causing marketplace chaos. From Bloomberg Business News
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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RESTAURANTS / RETAIL : Retailer Gives More Than Just a Thought to Disabled and Injured Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Wall Street Toughs Out a Roller-Coaster Day : Blue Chips Nose-Dive but Regain Ground; Bond Market Gyrates From Times Wire Services
Wall Street Toughs Out a Roller-Coaster Day : Blue Chips Plummet, Then Regain Ground, as Bonds Recover From Times Staff and Wire Services
Western Digital Shares Surge While AST's Take Plunge : Technology: The stock market reacts sharply to revisions in the two O.C. computer manufacturers' quarterly earnings estimates. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HomeBase's Orr Will Oversee Company Information Systems
CD-ROM Tax Programs? Wasted Bytes LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
Whining About FCC Rollback Won't Pave Information Highway MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
Injunction Given in Alleged Stock Fraud
A Shaky Bottom Line : Valley Firms Tabulate Bite Earthquake Took From Profits PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Borrowers of the '80s Are Becoming Bargainers of the '90s : Consumers: A little known statistic economists use shows people are looking more for low prices than prestige labels. Thrift is in, and those who live beyond their means are viewed as foolish. JOHN CUNNIFF, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morelli's II Inc. Loses 6 Cents a Share
No Plans to Shed Troubled Unit, Says Head of Prudential : Securities: Chairman acknowledges that the partnership debacle has hurt the image of the company. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Career Links : Businesswomen Are Putting on Golf Shoes to Get Ahead DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA OKs Sales of Davstar Device to Treat Incontinence JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
47 Senators Join Foes of Plan to Raise Ethanol Use MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Ultimate in Distressed Denim MARTHA GROVES
Home Shopping Takeover Battle II : Television: Infomercial maker National Media tries to up the ante in the purchase offer by ValueVision. From Reuters
Authorities Raid 2 Futures Trading Firms TOM PETRUNO
U.S. Auto Makers Expect Record Profits This Year : Sales: Increased production schedules and reduced rebate expenses should combine to significantly boost Big Three earnings. From Reuters
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
School Probe Yields Little in 5 Weeks : Investigation: Police report 'no major revelations' on abuse charges. Parents and faculty of private facility in South Pasadena say the inquiry is taking too long. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Physician John Joseph Molitor Dies : Obituary: He had been chief of staff at St. Jude Medical Center's obstetrics department until last year. AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : City's Rancho Area to Allow Movie Studios ED BOND
This Writer Spares Audience No Punches--and They Love It JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County / IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Officers in Gunplay Case Are Charged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Laguna's Lingering Fire Trouble
Officials Denounce Proposals Aimed at Immigrant Students PATRICK J. McDONNELL
Adventist Operations Protested by Blacks : Religion: African American ministers and followers press for self-governing church wing and criticize white control of affairs. BRENDA DAY and MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Library's Reopening Delayed Until April STEPHANIE SIMON
Slavkin Urges Report on Quake Response SUSAN BYRNES
County / IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Snow Level Spurs 9% Water Rate Hike From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fast-Tracking of City Projects Is Defended : Thousand Oaks: Council rejects a request to send all public developments to Planning Commission for review. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decisions : Thousand Oaks Results from City Council votes Tuesday:
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Navy Expects Permit for Underwater Tests J.E. MITCHELL
Committee Picks Items to Spruce Up Downtown : Ventura: Council panel hammers out such details as colors and trees. The city has allocated at least $2.3 million for the revitalization. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges Won't Meet Access Requirement CONSTANCE SOMMER
EARTHQUAKE / THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : Disaster Relief Dollars Seen Funding Small Jobs Surge : Survey: The state Seismic Safety Commission predicts a temporary employment boom that will soon wither. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Supervisors Condemn Effort to Recall Roberti
Talking Trade Amid the Hubbub : U.S. bids to grab troubled Tokyo's attention
Squeezed Bird May Warble Sour Notes : The Whitewater probe is too important to jeopardize with tainted testimony. PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, Paul Craig Roberts, a former assistant Treasury secretary, is chairman of the Institute for Political Economy in Washington.
Woman Fends Off Assault With Fast Thinking and Swift Kick MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Can Now Have Hope . . .' : Private Grant Turns Lackluster School in Cudahy Into Model STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Firms Hit by Quake Get Fee Extension HUGO MARTIN
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Water Safety Skills Class to Be Offered
THOUSAND OAKS : Businesses Sought for Student Program BRENDA DAY
Grand Jury Begins Probe in Deputy's Fatal Shooting : Hearing: It's unclear if Brian Scanlan, the training officer who shot Darryn Robins, will testify. A tight lid is kept on proceedings. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : City Passes Rules on Redevelopment MIMI KO
Calling Students Back : Campaign Launched to Boost Low Adult Enrollment SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Grants for Meals, Library Programs
SIMI VALLEY : Arts Group Leader Stepping Down SARA CATANIA
PORT HUENEME : Council Moves to End Beach View Tax PATRICK McCARTNEY
College District Preparing for Cuts CONSTANCE SOMMER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Reimbursed for Measure A Expenses BOB ELSTON
Lack of Contract Is Making Some Deputies 'Sick' : Labor: About 20 patrol officers will stay off job today in North Division to protest fruitless negotiations with county. Deputies from other shifts will cover for them. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Experience Lower Temperatures SCOTT HADLY
Quashing an Enemy of Peace
Population Growth
Times Delivered--Even Day of Temblor
Encino Park Group Lauds Reporting
LOS ANGELES : Snowpack Level Triggers 9% Water Rate Increase
Armored Truck's Guard Is Robbed
Judge Finds GM Guilty in Waste Water Dumping Case : Environment: The auto maker is ordered to pay $9,594 for the incident but will probably file an appeal. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Strikes for Ronnie's Kids and, Now, Bill's : Today's violent young men grew up in cities devastated by callous government policies. CRAIG HANEY, Craig Haney teaches courses on law, criminology and psychology at UC Santa Cruz. For 20 years, he has been studying the psychological effect of incarceration and the backgrounds of violent criminals.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Permit OKd to Move Laurel Hall School JEANNETTE REGALADO
Levy Bancorp Loses $5.7 Million in '93 CONSTANCE SOMMER
Fire in an Unoccupied Wing of Disneyland Hotel Soon Contained
LABOR WATCH : Tacky Tactic
Vena School Videos Win Peace Awards SUSAN BYRNES
SEAL BEACH : Curbside Recycling Program Begins SHELBY GRAD
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce's Animal Science Studies Change Focus KURT PITZER
Achieve Balance of Justice, Compassion
Slight Job Loss From Quake Is Predicted MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : YMCA Kicking Off Yearly Fund Raising
Various DWP Crews Praised for Service
ANAHEIM : 18 Stadium Beams Will Be Reinforced MATT LAIT
Obituaries
RESEDA : Coalition Seeks to Revitalize Region JILL LEOVY
SIMI VALLEY : Disaster Aid Center Moves to New Office MACK REED
IRVINE : Teachers Get Grants for Classroom Use SHELBY GRAD
Volunteerism Project Gets a Helping Hand REBECCA BRYANT
Obituaries
Westside Repairs Add to Drivers' Post-Quake Torments : Roads: Many ask why Robertson Boulevard work could not wait until reopening of freeway. Officials say delays would have been costly. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Letter From 'Exhibit A' in '3 Strikes' Debate SCOTT HARRIS
From Winter to Summer in One Day MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Face First-Degree Murder Charges in Guard's Slaying
WESTMINSTER : Recall Drive Sparks Feud Between Unions BERT ELJERA
Plugs for Public-Safety Holes : Quake-caused leaks in oil pipeline raise a warning for all of California
Trapped Cat Found 41 Days (and 8 Lives) After Quake REBECCA BRYANT
PIRU : River Oil Spill Cleanup Completed JEFF McDONALD
FULLERTON : Council Sets Recall Election for June 7 MARY LOU PICKEL
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 2 Plead No Contest in Asbestos Case KAY HWANGBO
Santa Ana Man Who Died in Motorcycle Crash Is Identified
Placentia OKs $10,000 Reward in Cathy Torrez Slaying Case DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE and TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Times Pledges $1 Million to Civic Arts Plaza : Endowment: Newspaper and foundation offer cash and ad space. The Thousand Oaks project tops its fund-raising goal. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Community Gives Back to Volunteer DEBRA CANO
GLENDALE : Board OKs Study of Evening High School JENNIFER OLDHAM
Guard Shoots Inmate During Brawl at Lancaster Prison SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Children's Museum Idea to Be Studied STEPHANIE SIMON
County / IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Housing Project for Senior Citizens OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Clash of Darkness and Light : Hebron: Religious extremists identify with divine power in annihilating the forces of chaos--the dehumanized 'other.' ROBERT L. WOLKOFF, Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff writes and lectures on political and theological matters. He is based in Appleton, Wis.
Audit Urges Reductions in Bus Service, Salaries : Transit: The report comes as the MTA begins to deal with projected $126-million operating deficit. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Instructor at Rose Is Teacher of the Year CHRISTINA LIMA
LOS ANGELES : Council Approves Senior Citizens Housing Project
Tuskegee Study
RLA Staff Cut by Nearly Half PAUL FELDMAN
Point Mugu Runway Plan May Lure Visitors, Report Says : Finances: The news surprises military officials. The Navy has offered to share its facility with airlines and cargo carriers. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : International Fair to Be Held at School
Countywide : Jail Visitation Hours Doubled to 4 Days DAN WEIKEL
Artist Sketches for Streetscapes Win Approval JEANNETTE REGALADO
Actor Facing Charges to Host Police Golf Tournament CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teens Suggest Ways to Help Curb Graffiti GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE : UCI Names Interim Humanities Dean
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Auditors Suggest Ways to Close MTA Budget Gap
Crash Victim's Coma Ends, but Not Troubles : Medicine: Illegal immigrant must leave hospital, has nowhere to go. Medi-Cal, INS say he's not eligible for rehabilitation he must have. FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compassionate 'Helpers' Lauded
LOS ANGELES : 3 Indicted in Alleged Fraud Scheme Aimed at Latinos
Junior High Teacher Charged in Molestation of Former Student MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mercury Climbs Into the Low 80s : Weather: Slightly cooler but still-sunny conditions will linger. Record-breaking 87-degree reading is logged in downtown Los Angeles. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Council Decides to Quit League of Cities ROBERT BARKER
'Farm' Owner Accused of Animal Cruelty : Dispute: Authorities confiscate 12 ponies and horses from Chatsworth property. Woman is detained by police, then released. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CERRITOS : Superintendent Lucas Put on Indefinite Paid Leave
County Fire Chief Lund Will Retire : Government: He says he has lost motivation for the job. The department has been scrutinized for its spending practices. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repairs May Cut Seating at Coliseum : Recovery: Project manager says work could last into December. Stadium's capacity might be reduced to 50,000 during early part of football season. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutor Challenges Suspect's Alibi in Slaying THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ALAMITOS : Water District Seeks to Keep City in Fold BERT ELJERA
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Winokur's World, and Welcome to It REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Joy Riders Drive Car Over Cliff : Crime: Stolen vehicle is snagged in bushes near Mulholland Drive embankment. No one is injured.
Parents' Help Sought in Curbing Truancy : Oxnard: Hueneme High takes different approach by involving families rather than automatically lowering grades. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Oxnard Man Hit by Train Is Listed as Critical JULIE FIELDS
Residents Ask Simi to Fund Soil Stability Tests : Safety: About 250 homeowners, citing earthquake concerns, request that the city pay for a geological survey. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Police Chief Outlines Neighborhood Plans TERRY SPENCER
Thousand Oaks Overrules Planners, OKs Amgen's Expansion : Business: Biotechnology giant provides 13% of city's jobs. Council endorses a development plan to make room for 6,300 new workers. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demand Overpowers Pepper Spray Supplies : One Self-Defense Program Overwhelmed by Response; Two New Sites to Open Soon GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Cracks Down on 5 Motels in Van Nuys : Crime: Conditions aimed at curbing prostitution are imposed. Some fear that costs could force some owners out of business. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
14 Deputies Complete Spanish-Language Course : Law enforcement: The seven-month program strengthens interviewing, investigative skills. Classes are now teaching 90 additional officers. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triad Hospital Loan Default Spurs Reform Bill IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Ambulance Contract Is Awarded to Medix FRANK MESSINA
San Clemente Completes Water Deal With Marine Base : Utilities: Officials say supplies piped from Camp Pendleton will cost 25% less than what is being paid to city's main supplier, the Metropolitan Water District. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : 5 Principals Named for Next School Year RICHARD CORE
CIA Agent Held as Spy
The Meaning of Gray's 'Elegy'
Hospital's Fate Debated : VA May Not Rebuild Quake-Hit Sepulveda Complex JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Teacher Files Claim Over Alleged Assault : Education: The Santa Clarita instructor contends the district failed to thoroughly investigate her allegations of a sexual attack by a colleague. SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Awards $175,000 in 'Chewing Accident' E. J. GONG JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Killed Outside Apartment Identified : Violence: Man was fatally shot while sitting in a parked car. Woman in the driver's seat was slain after she tripped while fleeing.
A Big Thanks to LAPD's Other Heroes
Tommy Moe
Officers in Gunplay Case Charged With Felonies ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Roseanne's Kiss: And Now the Aftermath : Television: ABC reports favorable reaction, with only two stations in small markets refusing to carry the episode. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skategate: And Now the Movies : Television: Networks rush to capitalize on Nancy and Tonya. And there may even be a feature film down the road. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : Country Fever Hits Hard at Venerable Oil Can Harry's HEIDI SIEGMUND
Santa Barbara Film Fest No Longer a Modest Affair : Movies: Starting Friday, the city will play host to nine world premieres, nearly 100 films and about 25,000 filmgoers. ROBERT LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Will & Co.'s 'Musketeers' Shortens the Swordplay LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Plans Four Premieres : Music: Among the offerings in Costa Mesa will be a new orchestration of Mussorgsky's 'A Night on Bald Mountain' in December. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : The Somber Side of Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEW : ABC's 'Byrds of Paradise' Whistles a Maudlin Song HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
ALMOST HOLLYWOOD...THEY'LL KILL FOR A CHANCE AT THE BIG TIME : . . . Just About Anything Goes in the Quest for Foreign Sales : Movies: At this year's American Film Market, international buyers aren't looking for art films. They want--and find--flying fists, nude women with guns, car crashes and lots of stunts. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : Where There's a 'Will,' There's a Way to Pull It Off : Under solid direction, the San Clemente Community troupe overcomes dated bits to make the comedy and sentimentality palatable at the Cabrillo Playhouse. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Bands Make Good : Bill at Electric Circus Proves All Is Not Quiet on Rock Front MIKE BOEHM
Theater Reviews : 'Snoopy' Cast Needs to Be Part of the Gang : The beagle and his sidekick are just fine in this Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera production, but other key figures seem like only supporting players. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART GALLERIES : Tiffanie Morrow's Minimalist 'Writing' at Newspace SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Limo? Yep. Tux? Yep. Party? Hmmm. : Swifty's Gone and So Is His Legendary Oscar Soiree. What's a Player to Do? JANE GALBRAITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
Peaches and Creamy--No Fat DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Pupusa-O-Rama Jonathan Gold
All Eggplant, All the Time ROSE DOSTI
Sweet Potatoes: Hold the Marshmallows MARIE SIMMONS
The $50,000 Bonbon LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
An Early Spring : Confessions of a Pod Person MICHELLE HUNEVEN
IN THE KITCHEN : Faint Praise for Skinny Asparagus RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Moon Mail CHARLES PERRY
Breathing: Who Needs It? DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
PARTY LINE : Take My Penne, Please KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Green Was My Granny Smith? ABBY MANDEL
Meatloaf, Muffins, Pizza ROSE DOSTI
GARDEN FRESH : Rutabaga Tales SYLVIA THOMPSON
Food-Borne Diseases Up in California DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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