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What happened on March 11, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. OPERA REVIEW : 'Lucia': It's Dutiful and Dull Donizetti By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : By 'Proxy,' the Coens Dazzle With Icy Control : Set in the '50s, 'Hudsucker Proxy' brilliantly salutes '40s filmmaking. But the impressive visual triumph lacks heart. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
The Arts By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Sleek 'Mary of Beijing' Raises Questions of Cultural Identity By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Nine Inch Nails Hit It With the Moshers By Heidi Siegmund
'Go Fish' Opens Gay Spring Film Fest
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Lightning Jack': On the Run With Outlaws in the Old West By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Tess' Ends Up in Guarded Condition By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
RESTAURANT REVIEW : At Il Pastaio, the Wait's Worth It By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : 'Lucia di Lammermoor': Dull and Dutiful Donizetti By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : An Inconsistent Outing From Cecilia Bartoli at Ambassador By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Entering Dewey Redman's Diverse Musical World By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Odyssey's Affectionate 'Madwoman of Chaillot' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Grammys Boost Braxton to No. 1 By Dennis Hunt
Two Releases a Welcome Surprise By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
The Mummy's Revenge: A Monstrous Collection By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Play It Again, Kenny : Rogers' too-familiar Cerritos show included the same songs, same bits and same adoring audience as his last concert at the venue. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Rogers' Fans Enjoy Predictable Concert By Don Heckman
THEATER REVIEW : Tradition Slays Young 'Romeo and Juliet' : The Elizabethan approach at Golden West College would be charming, but the students are too inexperienced. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : 'Voice' Rides Wave of Radio Nostalgia By Jan Herman
Playing the Oscar Game Like a 'Piano'? : Movies: Despite the clamor, some argue that 'Schindler's List' may not be a shoo-in at the Academy Awards. Miramax ups the ante with a huge ad campaign for its underdog. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Heartland to the Hoopla : ShoWest Turns On the Glitter for Mom-and-Pop Exhibitors By Claudia Eller, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Kinnear's 'Later': A Comedy Soup : Television: The host is smirky, self-deprecating and sometimes quite funny--a good fit for the anything-goes ambience of the talk show. By Howard Rosenberg
Streisand Plans Some 20 Shows in U.S., Canada : Pop music: After her London concerts next month, the singer is set to tour--probably including an L.A. appearance. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Stan Freberg Moves to KJQI and KOJY
Screen's Mercurial Girl Is at It Again : Movies: Jennifer Jason Leigh enters the fantastic burlesque of '30s screwball comedies in 'Hudsucker Proxy' By John Anderson, NEWSDAY
Scorpions Move Past Old Themes : Pop music: The German rockers' newfound seriousness is a mark of maturity and a natural reaction to the times, says the band's singer. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Releases His 'Favorite Moments' By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Man and the Myth Behind 'Savage Nights' : Movies: A year after the film swept the Cesars and its creator died of AIDS, the legendary aura around both the story and Cyril Collard grows. By Patrick Pacheco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top 12 All-Star Trumpeters of All Time : Music: Horns have played a central role in the jazz world since the first soloist, Buddy Bolden, used the cornet to ornament melodies. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meditation on Being a Romanian : Theater: Oana-Maria Hock says her 'Almond Seller' isn't political. 'It's about Romania's struggle for a collective identity in the middle of this new social order.' By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cafe Lido Closes on a Quiet Note : Jazz: The Balboa Peninsula club owner cites the economy and shifting musical tastes. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irish 'Mutts' Harbor Full-Blooded Love of Genre : Music: Caislean, a trio from Atlanta, brings its 'lucrative hobby' of traditional fare to the San Juan Capistrano Library. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals : Keeping and Eye on 'Kalifornia' By Dennis Hunt
NEWS
Flogging in Singapore
Retroactive Taxation
Lebanon
Henry Cisneros
Flogging in Singapore
Los Angeles Marathon
Juries
BIT OF IRISH: Ventura County can claim a lot of local ties... By Adrianne Goodman
Black Homeland Regime Appears Near Collapse By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Premier Stresses Order, Ties Economic Reform to Stability Associated Press
Christopher Won't Meet China Dissidents By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second Attack on Heathrow Reported Associated Press
Mayor Guilty of Fraud, Removed From Office Associated Press
Cleaver Says He Was Robbed Day Before Injuries Associated Press
Opposition Grows to Parkland Plan for the Presidio Associated Press
Canadians Want Fewer Immigrants, Poll Finds Reuters
Teen Author Testifies on Bosnia Before Panel Associated Press
DISASTER: With all due respect, the Jan. 17 Northridge... By Michael Arkush
FACING OFF: A tagger who spray-painted a high school will... By Jerry Hicks and Martin Miller
Doubling of Bond Issue Proposed to Cover Quake Costs : Recovery: Compromise package totals $2 billion for relief and retrofitting, but $650 million would go for Bay Area bridge repair. Legislature is expected to vote Monday. By Jerry Gillam and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Monica Freeway Could Reopen in May By Nora Zamichow and Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
White House Aides Testify on Whitewater By John M. Broder and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Grumble, but Most Praise Harder State Tests : Schools: Officials complain of glitches or say standards are too high. But many see results, though dismal, as useful. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Northrop Offers $2 Billion in Rival Bid for Grumman By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Officials Blamed for Spy Case Damage : Espionage: Congressional reviews of Ames affair see breakdown of plan to prevent national security breaches. By Robert L. Jackson and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Japanese Learning to Just Say No : Bucking a tradition of ambiguity, people are trying to more definitively disagree--at home and at the negotiating table. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Troops Ordered Not to Shoot at Jews, Panel Told : Inquiry: Police commander testifies about standing rule. He says it holds even if Palestinians are under attack. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustration, Relief Mark End of O.C. Probe By Lee Romney and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Refuses to Indict Deputy in Fellow O.C. Officer's Killing : Justice: Panel overrides recommendation of prosecutors, who sought charge of involuntary manslaughter on grounds of gross negligence. Decision raises outcry from minority groups. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remember the Drought? Well, It Might Be Back By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Firm, Motorola Near an Agreement By Teresa Watanabe and David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Last-Second Deal Ends Canyon Oaks Dispute : Parkland: The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy announces it will buy the site. Topanga residents cheer. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drought May Make Comeback By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf Course's New Hole a Hazard : Emergency: A sinkhole 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 30 feet deep threatens to undermine Pacific Coast Highway and utility lines in Dana Point. A crumbled drainage channel is believed to be the cause. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Won't Indict Deputy in Colleague's Death : Law enforcement: Prosecutors had sought manslaughter charges in shooting of a black officer during an exercise. Decision angers minority groups. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triumph of Party Politics Over Ideology By James Bornemeier
Families Mourn Victims of Crash : Tragedy: Five of the 12 killed in a truck accident near Barstow have been identified. Details of the ill-fated trip emerge through survivors and relatives. By Sonia Nazario and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oil Producers Forge Pact to Build Pipeline : Environment: The project, which would run 130 miles between Bakersfield and the South Bay, is behind schedule and still faces numerous hurdles. But tanker transport must end over the next two years. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Kohl May Be Pushing Boulder Uphill in Tough Election Year By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH ASIA : Many Pakistanis Irked by Plan to Honor a Bhutto : A $9.4-million tomb is scheduled to be built for ex-leader Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the premier's father. But he was hanged as a murderer. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Homeland Regime Near Collapse : South Africa: Leader of Bophuthatswana flees after fourth day of violence. Protesters celebrate by looting. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heathrow Reports 2nd Attack in 30 Hours Associated Press
Christopher Won't Meet China Dissidents By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Ignores Yeltsin Snub, Says 'I Remain His Friend' : Russia: Former President was accused of committing gaffe by meeting first with opposition figure Rutskoi. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spy Suspects Ordered to Transfer Overseas Money to U.S. : Espionage: Federal judge sees 'substantial probability' Ames and his wife will be convicted. Freeze on their domestic holdings is extended. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Senator Pleads Innocent to False Claims From Associated Press
1993 AIDS Cases Rose 111%, With Wider Definition Associated Press
GOP Expects a Bonanza as Polls Show Harm From Whitewater : Politics: Some Republican strategists say impact could extend to fall elections. Will Democratic candidates distance themselves from Clinton? By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Ex-Clinton Partner Says Papers in Foster's Office Belong to Him : Arkansas: McDougal claims Whitewater files were loaned to White House aide for him to do taxes on failed real estate project. New details emerge. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revival of Campaign Contribution Limit Sought : Politics: Prop. 73 was ruled unconstitutional in 1992, but its backers are asking the state Supreme Court to amend the measure's objectionable provisions. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Calls On Youths to Help Curb Violence : Crime: He promotes his national service program at Brooklyn College. He urges politicians to lower their own level of hostilities. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
White House Aids Rostenkowski by Heralding Chicago Job Center By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robb Offers Apology to Party for Indiscretions Associated Press
Navy Secretary Assails Sex Abuse, Military Policy From Associated Press
Race Again Crops Up as Thorny Issue in Panel's Makeup : Grand jury: Criticism has centered on predominate use of whites in cases involving minorities. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A.'s Probes of Shootings Criticized By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Author Dillard Joins Fray Over Censored Test By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden Declares Candidacy for Governor By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Consumer Agency Head to Run for Insurance Post From a Times Staff Writer
Some of the Key Players in Canyon Oaks Estates Dispute By Kurt Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Researchers to Revise Patient Consent Procedure : Science: Following a reprimand from a federal agency, UCLA psychiatrists will increase their written explanations of schizophrenia test risks. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Panel Rejects Bid to Make U.S. Pay Prison Costs of Illegal Immigrants By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homemade Soundtracks : Film and TV composers in the Valley are doing more of their work in studios they created themselves. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
Playing to the Crowd : Keyboardist Rob Mullins, performing at Le Cafe this weekend, says he tries to make the audience 'feel included.' By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Haunted by Mortality : 'Cut Flowers,' a dark view of a hedonistic generation, dramatizes the undoing of best-laid plans. It comes from playwright Sage Allen's own difficult past. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Getting Hit Over the Head : James Kennedy's wild 'Slow Death' is as bombastic for the audience as it is brutal to the characters. By Ray Loynd, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Sharing a Love for the Stage : Directing dramas is not a lonely job for Geoff Elliott. He divides the work with his wife, Julia Rodriguez Elliott. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
When Lassie Comes Home : When new movie version of the pooch hits theaters this summer, demand for collie look-alikes is expected to soar. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ties That Bind : Margi Scharff's installation linking mundane items shows how we connect 'to history and to people throughout time.' By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
A Warehouse Full of Thrift Treasures : Just about every category is represented at the St. Vincent de Paul store. And Regal Rents plans its annual sale of party goods. By Geri Cook
Winning at Losing : Visiting a dietitian results in a custom diet--cookies included--and inspiring words. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly for The Times\f7
Veggies \o7 Au Naturel \f7 : Community-supported farm in Carpinteria sells a grab bag of organic produce for an advance fee. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
When the Young Grieve : A support group offered at schools and community centers helps bring teen-agers who have encountered tragedy. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times\f7
Baby's First Screen Test : Expectant parents are turning to ultrasound, often just to get a peek at their unborn child. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasta With Pizazz : Encino's Trilussa, with its elegant but festive ambience, is drawing crowds: 900 folks in a day can't be wrong. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
A 'Million' Niche and Tidy Ideas About Pigeonholes the Size of Closets By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Light Foot Espadrilles have become required equipment for... By Rose Apodaca
Face to Face, Race to Race : Blame and guilt. Guilt and blame. The uproar over Nathan McCall's angry memoir underscores that the search for understanding between black and white has barely begun. By Bob Sipchen
THE FALL COLLECTIONS / PARIS : A Quiet Return to Romance By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Many Phases of Fashion By Michele Seipp
Gone--Like Magic By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Behind the Scenes : Toga Party Guarantees Plenty of Sheet Thrills
The Sporty Jacket Is All Wet for Work: Gentlemen Need an Overcoat of Sorts By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Real World / The Beverly Center : Holding Pattern By Andrea Heiman, Special to The Times
For Whiskers Only : Whether Aiming for a Different Look or a Better Match, Men Are Using New Gels to Change the Color of Their Beards By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Way to Save Time, Money on Dye Jobs? : Hair care: Color-enhancing shampoos and conditioners promise to offset fading effects. But they don't do wonders for the tint or texture of tresses. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Spanish Accent By Betty Goodwin
Behind The Scenes : Spring Suits Both Models and Guests Just Fine in 'Fantasy' Preview Benefit
BOOK REVIEW : The Evolution of Character and Author : THIS OLD HEART OF MINE \o7 by Merrill Joan Gerber\f7 ; Longstreet Press $18.95, 294 pages. By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After 6 Years, Lear's Will Fold With Publication of April Issue By Gaile Robinson
The Tonya and Nancy Lurking Within Us By Ian Shoales, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 San Francisco-based humorist Ian Shoales does regular features for Weekend Edition each Sunday on KCRW-FM in Santa Monica. \f7
BUSINESS
Christopher Says Japan Broke Trade Pledge : Policy: Speaking harshly after fruitless talks, the secretary of state says that 'great nations keep their commitments.' By Jim Mann and Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
DOGFIGHT FOR GRUMMAN : The Rush to Do Deals By Tom Petruno
'Rangers' Have Found Him a Fortune : Television: Producer Haim Saban hopes to spring from the success of the mega-hit children's show to new ventures in movies, videos, live tours and even theme parks. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spectrum and Sculley Agree to Bury the Hatchet : Dispute: The wireless communications firm and its former CEO agree to put aside lawsuits against each other. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOGFIGHT FOR GRUMMAN : Northrop's Kresa Defies Caution in Hostile Bid By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMD Cleared of Infringing on Intel Chips : Courts: The jury decision is a pivotal one for Advanced Micro Devices. Intel vows it will appeal. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking And Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Whitewater Rumors Sink Bond Prices
Top Execs Visit a World That's Alien to Them : Technology: Orange County crash course is designed to teach them to use personal computers. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Industry Logs Third Straight Year of Profits in '93 : Thrifts: While earnings declined slightly to $5 billion, the return on assets remained the same. From Associated Press
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
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sears Automotive Test-Drives Incentives By Denise Gellene
The Gaul to Help Gain Entree to Europe By Alan Citron
Video Facts
Goodman Is Promoted at Castle Rock
Paramount: Viacom Inc. said Thursday that it has received...
STACKING UP SALES Total album and single sales of CDs and...
Computer ABCs for CEOs : Executives Beat Techno-Phobia at O.C. Retreat By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fitness Firms Hit Home : Marketing: Exercise equipment manufacturers are capitalizing on the trend away from health clubs with home-use versions. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buyout by Pacific Investment Wins Analysts' Praises : Acquisition: With control of Thomson Advisory Group, firm can enter mutual fund industry. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regency Health Plans to Switch to the Big Board
TRAVEL AND TOURISM : Airport Not Sure Where It Will Put Southwest Airlines
InVitro Corrosives Test Gets OSHA OK
Life Fitness to Move Irvine Team to Illinois By Anne Michaud
Hard Times in Retail Weigh on Clothestimes' Earnings : Apparel: Sales were up but profits dropped for the Anaheim-based discounter. Grunge look lacked appeal. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travel And Tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Travel And Tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Travel And Tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
America's Finest Waters Inc.: The bottled water company...
Trimedyne Inc.: The Irvine medical device firm said...
St. John Knits Inc.: The Irvine women's clothing company...
Bridgford Foods Corp.: The Anaheim convenience food...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Legislative Con Job on Juvenile Crime By Ron Harris
When the Patient Is Also an Experiment : Feds find fault with UCLA schizophrenia study
CENSORSHIP WATCH : Thanks but No Thanks
Kantor's Candor : Straight talk from trade envoy in reply to Japan-policy critics
The Rapids of Whitewater
On Farrakhan, the Line in the Sand is White : Race relations: Time to consider why the Nation of Islam message resonates with middle-class blacks. By Karen Grigsby Bates, \o7 Karen Grigsby Bates writes from Los Angeles about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications\f7
If You Want Examples of Managed Trade . . . : Geopolitics: Europe should join with the U.S. in trying to open Japan's market. \o7 U.S. Trade Representative MICKEY KANTOR addressed the Economic Strategy Institute and the Pacific Basin Economic Council on Wednesday in Washington. He was asked about European criticism of increased U.S. pressure on Japan. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON MIDEAST PEACE : A Shortcut to the Goal Is, Even Now, at Hand : The Israeli-Palestinian agreement has been misread. It allows 'final' issues to be tackled soon, not in three to five years. By Jerome M. Segal, \o7 Jerome M. Segal is a research scholar at the University of Maryland's Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy and director of the Jewish Peace Lobby. He is the author of "Creating the Palestinian State: A Strategy for Peace" (Lawrence Hill, 1989). \f7
Fillmore May Rescue Damaged Theater : Repairs: Encouraged by restless children and determined residents, officials now hope to save what locals call 'The Show.' By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Again Backs Factory Outlet Complex : Development: Members override appeals of Planning Commission vote that approved the 22-acre Camarillo project. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Simi Man Charged By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
45 Freeway Bridges to Be Braced : Roads: The overpasses on major county thoroughfares will be retrofitted before the end of 1995 as part of a speeded-up statewide effort. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Considers Using '3-Strikes' Law in Pot Case By Dwayne Bray and Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Schools to Develop Own Math Test By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science Fair Tests Students' Creativity By Maia Davis
THOUSAND OAKS : Clubs Plan Tours of Botanic Garden By Stephanie Simon
MOORPARK : 2 Arrested in Threats to Witness in Rape By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Applications Sought for Arts Commission By Sara Catania
THOUSAND OAKS : Deadline Nears for WasteWatch Awards By Stephanie Simon
Airport Merger Plan Raises Concern By J.E. Mitchell
Health Inspectors Cite Burger Stand By Kay Saillant
OAK VIEW : 3 Injured in Collision That Closes Highway By Matthew Mosk
VENTURA : Man Denies Stalking, Beating Ex-Girlfriend By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : St. Patrick's Parade to Honor Police By Peggy Y. Lee
VENTURA : Bulletproof Glass Foils Bank Robber By Julie Fields
Quake-Damaged Simi Library to Reopen By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planners Cancel Picnic for Conejo Valley Days : Festivities: They cite the costs of the opening event, saying it was either eliminate it or cut back the actual five-day celebration. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisor Urges Oak Park Residents to Support Annexation : Communities: Maria VanderKolk says those living in the unincorporated area should vote on June advisory ballot to join Thousand Oaks. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Campaign Calendar : Upcoming Events
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Paying the High Price to Police Schools By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robbins Anything but Welcome in Old Political Neighborhood By Hugo Martin and John Schwada and Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Surprise Deal Ends Bitter Land Battle : Development: If supervisors approve, Topanga Canyon parcel will be acquired as parkland for $19.9 million. Nearby residents have fought building plans for 16 years. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA to Sell Part of Faculty Subdivision : Real estate: Westchester houses will be offered to the public. They were built to lure professors, but few have bought there. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Friends of Old Enemies : World War II Hobbyist Researches Dogfights to Reunite Americans With Japanese Adversaries By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Commander Denies Raping Officer By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Urges One-Way Streets, 'Super Boulevards' : Traffic: Olympic and Pico would become single-direction thoroughfares. Critics say the goal should be getting people out of their cars, not making driving easier. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : 28 LAX Shuttle Vans Cited for Mechanical Problems
Missing FEMA Inspector Found Sleeping in a Car Near His Motel
Rapper Gets 15 Days in Jail for Attack on Film Director By Chuck Philips
Cheese Louise!Now comes word of a third candidate for the... By Steve Harvey
REGION : Academy of Arts, Sciences Names Southland Honorees
MONTEREY PARK : Mahony Gives Latino Parish Apology but No Concessions
KOREATOWN : Council OKs 25-Story Office-Hotel Complex
Controversy Follows DWP Chief in Retirement : Finances: City officials denounce deal allowing Dan Waters to collect $75,000 in overtime pay. He was earlier criticized over water rates and spending during '93 strike. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Scramble to Scrutinize '3 Strikes' Law : Courts: Prosecutors and defense attorneys look for ways new measure could be circumvented. By Dean E. Murphy and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Spare Time for Math : Bowling Program Lets Santa Ana Pupils Pick Up Lessons in Numbers By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
200 Years of Family History Spurs Landslide of Emotions By Dana Parsons
Golf Course Sinkhole Perils Nearby PCH : Stabilization: Giant crater and a damaged underground drainage channel below it are only 25 feet from the important traffic artery. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
36 Sheriff's Deputies Join 'Blue Flu' Action By Brian Ray Ballou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Building on the Past in Old Towne By Martin Miller
ANAHEIM : City Unveils Plans for Community Center By Terry Spencer
BUENA PARK : Developer Sought in School Land Project By Debra Cano
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Writers' Assn. Looks at the Male Market By Debra Cano
CYPRESS : 2 Vacant Buildings to House Businesses By Mimi Ko
SANTA ANA : Books Trace History of Pioneer Families
WESTMINSTER : School Board Votes 4-1 for 4% Fee Hikes
TUSTIN : High School Senior in Leadership Role By Bert Eljera
ANAHEIM : School Dress Code Set to Be Approved By Terry Spencer
ANAHEIM : Lottery to Choose Low-Rent Tenants
LAGUNA BEACH : Lake Restoration Proposal Advances By Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : City Hall Closure Heralds New Hours By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Cultural Exchange in a Living Room By Mary Lou Pickel
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Earth First! Activist Protests Roadwork
Lake Forest : Family Robbed in Home Invasion By Anna Cekola
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Caspers Park Seeks Tree Planting Help
Countywide : Road Work Today on Costa Mesa Freeway By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Countywide : Education Official to Seek Boss' Job By Jodi Wilgoren
Countywide : Two Men Arrested in Shooting Death By Greg Hernandez
Countywide : L.A. Mayor Honored by Urban League
COSTA MESA : School Board OKs Closure of Farm By Bob Elston
Boy, 14, Charged With Murder in Football Star's Slaying : Violence: Misunderstanding over a dune buggy preceded the stabbing. Youth will be tried as a juvenile. By Greg Hernandez and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Church Official Says Accused Child Molester Confessed By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'False Facts' Used to Pin Death on Rapist, Jury Is Told By E. J. Gong Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Spanish Dept. Names New Chair
Santa Monica Freeway Could Reopen in May : Transportation: Round-the-clock work seven days a week pushes repairs to the expressway more than a month ahead of schedule. By Claire Spiegel and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Missing FEMA Inspector Is Found Asleep in Rental Car : Search: Robert Francis Fisher had disappeared 10 days ago. Police say there are indications he had been using cocaine in recent days. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Harmony : Students Attend a Summit on Campus Violence By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Control Advocate Praises Roberti : Politics: Sarah Brady makes appearances for embattled state senator, who is facing recall campaign. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Soap Opera Forum Focuses on Change By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Events to Coincide With World Cup By Jennifer Oldham
VAN NUYS : New Sepulveda Blvd. Crackdown Is Urged By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : Lawyer Has Largest Campaign War Chest By Miguel Bustillo
GLENDALE, BURBANK : 5-City Coalition Seeks Bikeways Master Plan By Jennifer Oldham
Power Tools Donated to L.A. Firefighters By Jill Leovy
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce to Bring Back Summer Curriculum By Kurt Pitzer
Community College District Reorganizing By Kay Hwangbo
CALABASAS : Clerk Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzling By Thom Mrozek
Pacoima Economic Plan Gains Support : Aid: A councilman gets backing from colleagues and a congressman to include the troubled community in a federal 'empowerment zone.' By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendant Says His Wife Treated Him 'Like a Slave' : Court: Moosa Hanoukai testifies he killed her in a fit of rage. He tells the court she forced him to sleep on the floor of their Woodland Hills home. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Target 2 Suspects for 1st '3-Strikes' Cases in Valley : Crime: Scott McKissick, charged with drug possession, and Leon Blunt, held in car theft, are both ex-convicts. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Motorist Settles Civil Lawsuit Against Jack Nicholson By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Date Set for Suit Over Playboy Ban at Fire Station By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Killed and 4 Hurt as Car Crosses Road and Hits 3 Vehicles By Chau Lam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Campus Smoking Ban May Be Expanded : Health: Practice is already banned in offices and classrooms, but College of the Canyons trustees give initial OK to stricter requirements. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Board OKs New Secondary School Boundaries in Santa Clarita : Education: The changes reflect the fall openings of Valencia High and La Mesa Junior High. Priority option will provide chance to attend closer facility. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Votes to Amend General Plan to Include Parks, Trails By Scott Glover
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City to Seek FEMA Funds for Cowboy Poetry Festival By Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Families Mourn Loved Ones Killed in Crash : Tragedy: Five of the 12 dead have been identified. Relatives are given grim chore of identifying bodies, while elsewhere, others wait for news. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Sonia Nazario, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prop. 73 Backers Try to Revive Law : Politics: State Supreme Court might fix wording, reinstate campaign-finance law. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Women's Minor League Baseball Team Gets Major Response By Jean Marbella, BALTIMORE SUN
Cotton Leads Mater Dei to Victory : Prep basketball: Freshman scores 36 points as Monarchs advance to regional final by beating Fresno Bullard, 84-68. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daly Gets Back in the Swing : Golf: He shoots 69 in first competitive round in four mouths, trails leaders by two shots in Florida. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
UCLA Turns It On in Time for Victory : College basketball: Zidek and Charles O'Bannon each score 18 points, but Bruins unimpressive in defeating lowly Oregon State, 78-67. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Stays on Mission for the NIT By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even in Victory, Lakers Are Embarrassed By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Houston's Defense Stops Seattle From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Sharks Win and Increase Lead Over Ducks, Kings From Associated Press
World Was a Lot Nicer Place When Graham, Browns Reigned By Shav Glick
KMPC Firings Prove You Can't Get Away With Everything By Larry Stewart
Baseball / Daily Report : Angels By Bob Nightengale
French's Pass Doesn't Find Target and Nevada Tops Fullerton, 68-64 By Mike Reilley
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : This Time, Minutemen Get It Done Early From Associated Press
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Poised to Win Title After Victory Over Oregon By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PAC-10 ROUNDUP : Cougars Keep Tournament Hopes Alive From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : UC Irvine Holds Off Santa Barbara By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Bad Pass Knocks Titans Into Exit Lane : Basketball: French scores a bundle late, but his turnover with nine seconds left helps Nevada win, 68-64. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Mondesi a Virtual Lock to Become Right Fielder By Maryann Hudson
Irvine Breaks Bad Habit at Good Time : Basketball: Lead dwindles, but Anteaters hold on for 53-48 victory over Santa Barbara at Big West Tournament. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Belle Hits 3 Homers; Jordan Remains Hitless \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lynwood Girls Overwhelm Buena By Kennedy Cosgrove
Inglewood Defeats Dominguez : Division II: Sentinels hold off Dons, 60-56, after Pierce fouls out. By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Mater Dei
Santa Clara Pressed Into Loss : Division IV boys: San Diego Lincoln forces 24 turnovers and prevails, 83-52. By Chris Ello, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alemany Accelerates Past Mission Bay : Division II girls: Unbeaten Indians win, 68-51, behind Funicello's 30 points. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Plays to Reach Round of Eight By John Ortega
2nd-Half Splash Sends Ventura by Cosumnes River : Junior college state playoffs: Pirates overcome slow start, advance to semifinals with 93-73 victory. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEEPING TABS / DANA HADDAD : Dream Propels Pepperdine's Jones By Dana Haddad
SANTA ANITA : Skylaunch Rallies in Stretch to Beat Nancys French Fry \o7 Associated Press\f7
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Trainer of Go For Gin Would Rather Go for the Roses Again By Bill Christine
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Scheffels Helps Himself in Simi Valley's 2-1 Win
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Vail, Smith Each Drive in 4 as The Master's Romps, 15-4
All Signs Prove Bad for Village Christian : Division IV girls: St. Bernard ends Crusaders' season with 83-56 victory. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosive Lynwood Wears Down Buena : Division I girls: Knights rally in second half with pressure defense to win going away, 59-38. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campbell Hall Falls as Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot Is on Money : Division V boys: Pacific Hills overcomes nine-point deficit in fourth quarter to eliminate Vikings, 44-42. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two City High Schools Drop Boys' Volleyball By Kennedy Cosgrove
Boxing Fernando Vargas of Oxnard, a 16-year-old in his...
Spirited Pacifica Beats St. Augustine With Major Rally : Division III boys: After trailing by 20 points in second half, Mariners, led by Vlasic's 27, come back to win, 65-62. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Margarita Scoreless in Final 3:20 of Its Season By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailors Earn Another Shot at Brea-Olinda By Mick Mcgrane, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oenning, Woodbridge Defeat San Bernardino : Division II girls: Senior scores a team-high 21 points in 84-63 victory. Warriors face undefeated Alemany in final. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea-Olinda Easily Gets Final Berth : Division III girls: Erickson scores 26 points as Ladycats get 86-33 victory against San Luis Obispo. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Elias Confronts Accuser Today By Rich Roberts
Another Robinson Makes History From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda, Edison Reach Final
PREP NOTES : Cazett Steps Down as Girls' Basketball Coach at Foothill
PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : Byrd Breaks Fountain Valley High Jump Record
Brea-Olinda, Irvine Invitationals Saturday By Matt Farmer
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 4-Ranked Dana Hills Defeats Corona del Mar
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Rueter Pitches Perfect Game for Brethren
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Edges Golden West in Baseball
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : The Master's Pounds SCC Pitching, 15-4
Tennis John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Ivan Lendl... From Staff and Wire Reports
County Is a Boon to Clippers By Mike Penner
Kings Are a Study in Ineptitude By Mike Downey
A Tragedy Revisited : Tim Crews' Wife Laurie Is Still Asking Why a Year After the Fatal Boating Accident. : Friends and Family Asked Same About Her Engagement. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SKIING / WORLD CUP AT MAMMOTH : Schneider Runs Away With a Milestone By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USFSA Won't Stop Harding By Randy Harvey
Soccer Tour Gets Started Amid Unfulfilled Promises By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Tanana Experiment Not Going Very Well By Bob Nightengale
Riverside Women Basketball Players Scuffle By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fremont Coach Cited After Brawl By Gregory Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Visitors, a Deep Hole in the Road : College baseball: Northridge, with psychological edge of a woeful facility, hopes to parlay home-field advantage into a conference title. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL / SEASON PREVIEW : Manlet Quietly Builds Winner at Simi Valley By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Sports Named Among Country's Best
Southern Section to Take Further Aim at Poor Sportsmanship : Prep sports: Governing body plans task force to produce a book on the subject. By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campbell Quits as Concordia Basketball Coach
Ocean View Sees Star in Hughey By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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