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What happened on March 22, 1994
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Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Whoopi, Better Naughty Than Boring : Awards: Goldberg fails to hit a funny bone or stir up any of the controversy that was hyped the week before the telecast. In fact, her hosting is \o7 balmy\f7 , particularly compared to predecessor Billy Crystal. By Howard Rosenberg
No Tears for Landlord Couple
Campaign Financing
Christopher Trip to China
Arms Sales
Quake Recovery
Political Parties
Michael Huffington
UNIVERSAL MOUSE: Maybe you think everybody in the world... By Jerry Hicks and Janet Eastman and Geoff Boucher
Jones Wins Supporting Oscar for 'Fugitive' Role : Movies: 'Schindler's List' is the early favorite to capture Academy Award for Spielberg as best director. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AND THE OSCAR WENT TO: The eyes of the world may have been... By David E. Brady
MELLOW MUSIC: Snoop Doggy Dogg may never get to lay down... By Fred Alvarez
Wilson Talks With Rapist Protesters : Parole: Delegation from Modoc County meets with governor over placement of sex offender in their area. He says he did not choose the location. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Northwest Forest Plan Drafted Illegally, Judge Rules \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Schindler's List' Brings Triumph for Spielberg : Movies: Director wins for best picture. Tom Hanks is honored as best actor and Holly Hunter is best actress. By Claudia Eller, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Orange County D.A. Indicts 2 Former Water Officials : Scandal: The pair face 38 charges, including failure to report gifts from firms that benefited from their actions. By Jeff Brazil and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Undersea Noise Test Could Risk Making Whales Deaf : Science: Scripps Institution researchers propose the experiment to study global warming. Critics voice alarm. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Korea Atomic Issue Sent to U.N. : Diplomacy: Inspection agency seeks Security Council action on dispute. U.S. says it will send Patriots to S. Korea and resume military exercises. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Cuts Staff for Environment, Workplace Cases By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvador Ruling Party, Ex-Rebels Head for Runoff By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dingell Health Plan Exempts Small Firms By Edwin Chen and Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Budget Cut Blues Hit the Ranks : Military downsizing has meant dreams broken or deferred. After years of loyal service, many feel confused and betrayed. 'The future isn't there for so many of us,' one Navy man sighs. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden Decries 'Ghost' Instructors at San Diego State : Education: The senator says some professors are not teaching full loads and that administrators have been falsifying documents to cover up. College spokesman says a state audit will find that all regulations were met. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Judge Clears 6 Charged in Shootout : Ruling: Only one official is ordered to stand trial on charges of aiding the escape of two men arrested during a gunfight between state and federal police in Tijuana. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Driver's Seat : At Age 99, Ex-Mechanic Keeps Up With Those in the Fast Lane By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes Threaten Suit Over Sex Respect Program : Schools: Opponents say Vista's recently adopted curriculum, which advocates abstinence, may violate the constitutional separation of church and state. Drive to recall conservative board members is under way. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protest May Force Rapist to Be Moved : Parole: Modoc County delegation meets with Wilson. State considers possibility that a victim may now live near site chosen for released sex offender. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockyer Delays Action on Budget Director Nominee By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egyptian Police Kill Six Muslim Militants in Raid \o7 Reuters\f7
Israel, PLO Negotiators Meet in Tunis to Address Impasse : Mideast: U.S. envoy, present at talks, say three sides held 'good discussions.' But no breakthrough is announced. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mosque Security Had Worried Rabin Last Fall : Israel: Testimony reveals that prime minister asked for preventive measures in October at the Hebron site where a settler slaughtered Palestinians. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turning In Classmates Toting Guns Is Paying Off in Memphis By Lynda Natali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Death Date Lifts Serial Killer Out of Obscurity : John Wayne Gacy's new team of lawyers leaps into action. A publicity blitz is planned, supporters rally. Efforts are seen as in vain. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkish Military, Guerrillas Escalate Battle of Wills By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opposition Wins Seats in Tunis Vote : Elections: Parties take a legally allocated 19 slots in Assembly. President, who ran unopposed, is reelected in landslide. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Praises S. African Police at Rally : Politics: Speech conveys his intent to calm fears and build support among the white-led force. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Healthy, His News Agency Reports : Russia: Official announcement is intended to soothe nerves in Moscow after rumors of a coup in the works. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Sends 2nd Load of Warheads; U.S. Vows More Aid \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
U.N., Serbian Troops in Faceoff Over Weapons \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Scant Turnout May Void Local Russian Voting : Elections: Apathy in St. Petersburg and 16 other regions shows citizen patience is wearing thin. By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Idea of Human Rights Is Foreign, Japan Leader Tells China \o7 From Reuters\f7
Restoration of Rape Charges Is Sought \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Treasury Aide in Early Briefing on Failed S&L : Ethics: Political appointee Altman was told Arkansas thrift case would go to Justice Dept. He also is a regulator, raising conflict problem. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Killed as Light Plane Crashes Into Sarasota Bay \o7 Associated Press\f7
GOP Balks as Bank Hearing Is Canceled : Politics: Republicans had planned to raise the Whitewater issue. Gonzalez instead calls for a select panel to probe the controversial matter. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept. Settlement Bars Denying Care to AIDS Patients By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Reform Planners in Deadlock : Policy: Clinton to get blueprint today. Left in doubt are key issues, including financing and how much recipients will have to give up. By Ronald Brownstein and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-CIA Chief Gates Hits Claims of Security Gaps \o7 From Reuters\f7
Justices May Take Up English-Only on Job By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Northwest Forest Plan Drafted Illegally, Judge Rules By Tom Kenworthy, THE WASHINGTON POST
More Aggressive Democrat Gets Blessing for House Post By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$87-Million Aid Earmarked for 23 Cities : Grants: Los Angeles to share in funds provided by joint U.S. and private alliance for housing and business development. By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paroled Killer Charged With Molesting 4-Year-Old Girl \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lockyer Lashes UC Officials Over Unsolicited Pay Increase By Carl Ingram and Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pension of Fugitive Carpenter Frozen By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slide Disclosure Halts Laguna Fire Rebuilding : Disaster: City won't approve permits until possible soil stability problems in Mystic Hills, elsewhere are studied. By Leslie Earnest and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southwest to Begin Daily Flights Out of O.C. May 26 : Travel: Fares for 15 trips from John Wayne Airport to Oakland and San Jose will be $49 or $69 each way. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Officials Charged in O.C. Scandal : Investigation: The former top managers of Santa Margarita Water District are accused of illegally accepting gifts from contractors. By Jeff Brazil and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lancaster Prison's Escapes Exceed the 1st-Year Norm : Incarceration: The breakouts ignite the fears of residents who fought the facility's construction. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Therapists Sued Over Sex Abuse Memories \o7 From Associated Press\f7
O.C. WATER DISTRICT SCANDAL: CHARGES FILED : Many Reforms Have Changed Troubled Water District : Safeguards: The new controls are aimed at preventing abuses similar to those in the past and to protect against even the appearance of impropriety. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. WATER DISTRICT SCANDAL: CHARGES FILED : Past Grand Juries Gave Warning of Potential for Abuse at Water Districts : Scandal: The Santa Margarita affair has resulted in movement for change that could result in consolidation that would bring an end to small, independent agencies. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keneally Has Faith in Schindler, Spielberg : Oscars: The author is nervous on the big night. But the UCI professor believes the film, based on a 'remarkable tale,' is destined to become a classic. By Ann Conway, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Kings, searching for a third-line center, got... By Lisa Dillman
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Lost Lineage and a Man Who Won't Talk : JACK'S LIFE: A Biography of Jack Nicholson \o7 by Patrick McGilligan\f7 ; W.W. Norton & Company $25, 320 pages By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Car-Pool Etiquette : The incentives are great: making friends, beating traffic, saving on expenses. But flexibility is a must. Sacrifices are required, agree Orange County commuters, and finding the right partner can seem like a courtship. By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Head-Banging Can Cause Whiplash By Leslie Knowlton
An Army of Support By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Clean Start : Instead of punishing pregnant addicts, a program aims to prepare women for motherhood. The goal? Healthy lives for themselves as well as their babies. By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hooray for CHOC : Hospital Guilds Take a Cue From Hollywood for Their Fashion Show Fund-Raiser By Kathryn Bold
Program Eases Jitters Over Child's Surgery By Kathleen Doheny
KIEV : Elections in Ukraine
NEXT STEP : ITALY / TURNING POINT : Disgusted with corruption, voters look right and left for a political rebirth. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : No Windows, No Heat, No Hot Water--and No Vacancies at Sarajevo Hotel : Journalists flock to the city's only operating inn, bartering liquor, eggs and batteries for the missing amenities. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Russian Budget Battle
BRUSSELS : EU Meets on Access
LONDON : A Jewel in the Tower
Changing Lifestyles : Let the Driver Beware on Albanian Roads : Banned by the Communists, privately owned cars are now the ultimate status symbols. Unfortunately, few people know how to drive them. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Kabul Residents Endure Siege by Factional Muslim Fighters : The issues mean little to most of them. But the suffering and terror are daily realities. By Ian Macwilliam, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
America From Abroad : Departing GIs Can't Stop the Music : Somalis love U.S. rock 'n' roll, but Washington's policies are another matter. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : A Field of Dreams on Tree Plantation : More than 100,000 Indians are investing in teak saplings, hoping to reap a harvest of money in 20 years. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Panama Reprise? : Manuel Noriega's old party seems poised for victory in upcoming elections. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : An Unsentimental Journey to Russia's Bomb-Making City : You won't find Arzamas-16 on any map. But it is famous anyway. And its 100,000 residents are heirs to a long tradition. By Sergei Kozyrev and Igor Morozov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: The writers, Russian television journalists, were given permission to visit Arzamas-16 after six months of negotiations with the city's officials
Media : New Owners Rescue Mills & Boon From Strong Heroes, Pliant Heroines : Venerable British publisher updates its romance novels with materialism, more sex and a bold seductress or two. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Bosley on Broadway: Happy to Be Back : Theater: As the father in the $10-million musical 'Beauty and the Beast,' the veteran actor finds today's visuals 'just amazing.' By Ward Morehouse Iii, REUTER
She's Not So Delicate in Miller's 'Glass' : Theater: Best known for playing sweet souls in 'Carrie' and 'Yentl,' Amy Irving delves into a more dynamic role. By Frank Rizzo, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Thanks to 'King Kong,' Fay Wray Lives Happily Ever After : Movies: 61 years later, the actress is most remembered for the role. The classic kicked off an AFI salute to Hollywood's Golden Age in Washington. By Rita Kempley, THE WASHINGTON POST
TELEVISION REVIEW : Agents Who've Come in From Cold Storage By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK The New Stone: The Rolling Stones on Monday ended... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : An Eclectic 'Oresteia' Opens Actors' Gang's New Home By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : And the Winner Is . . . 'Naked Gun 33 1/3' By Daniel Cerone
DANCE REVIEW : 'Ritmo Tango' Makes No False Moves at the Fountain By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Symphony Works Up a Tempest By Josef Woodard
THEATER REVIEW : Gurney's 'The Fourth Wall' an Experiment in Error By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Madeline Rides to the Rescue in New Golden Book Video By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Fear and Anger in the Here and Now By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : The Top Winners
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Now, the List Is Complete : Analysis : A Night for Emotion and Breathlessness By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Now, the List Is Complete : Backstage : Social Ills, Good Work and Laughter By David Fox and Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Now, the List Is Complete : Brett Butler (Our Player) : A Television Star and Her Cellular Experience By Brett Butler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : The Talkies
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Springsteen Closes Rock Music Gap : Pop music: For the first time in 40 years of rock 'n' roll, Hollywood gives the best song Oscar to a pure rock songwriter for 'Streets of Philadelphia.' By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Calendar Goes to the OSCARS : Fashion : Somber, Simple, Sincere By Debra Gendel and Gaile Robinson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Wilderness' Makes Long Night of Journey Into O'Neill By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Uncontrolled Substance : Crafts Show at Newport Harbor Intrigues in Many Ways, Most of Them Unintentional By Cathy Curtis
The Rest of the Winners
E.T. Phone Home--If You Need a New Script
KOCE Drive Draws Record Revenues By Zan Dubin
L.A. Festival to Curtail Operations, Study Future : Arts: The triennial event is 'no longer viable as a large-scale, citywide production' because of dwindling public support, its organizers say. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martina McBride: Country's Rising Star : Pop music: The 27-year-old singer gained momentum with her 'My Baby Loves Me' single that tells women they're great--and compliments their men for noticing. By Jim Patterson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deborah Kerr: An Actress to Remember : Movies: The embodiment of 'perfection, discipline and elegance' finally gets an Oscar, albeit an honorary one. By Gene Seymour, NEWSDAY
BUSINESS
ome Face Paper Chase Getting Quake Checks : Insurance: Homeowners may find that their checks for repairs are also made out to their mortgage lender. By Ron Galperin
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Get Ready for the Wonderbra \o7 Associated Press\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Rates Climb, Dow Off as Fed Meeting Nears From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
N.Y. Workshop Offers Insights Into Needs of Entrepreneurial Women By Jane Applegate
Music: MCA Music's UNI Distribution Corp. has won a hotly... By James Bates
Company Town : The Times Film Index
Viacom Names Chief of New Media, Interactive TV
New Outlook on Labor Helps in Chrysler Renaissance : Autos: Executives like Dennis Pawley stress openness, accountability. The UAW has responded. By Alan L. Adler, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Variable Annuities Being Touted as a Natural for '90s : Investing: Costs are high, however, and buyers are advised to make certain they don't outweigh the benefits. By Chet Currier, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swapping Frequent Flier Deal for Fare Cut Unlikely : Travel: IBM effort to get discounts for employees was thwarted. Such mileage programs are in fact expanding. By Michael Conlon, REUTERS
Rockwell Section to Subcontract Data Processing : Aerospace: Outsourcing will mean 70 layoffs at the Seal Beach headquarters. The aim is to cut space shuttle program costs. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Things Are Finally Looking Up for the Area's Ad Industry By Bruce Horovitz
Novell to Buy WordPerfect for $1.4 Billion : Computers: The union would create a software powerhouse combining the world leader in PC networking with the dominant force in word processing. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aftershock Raises Questions About New Deductibles : Insurance: Companies are weighing whether Sunday's damage will be considered separate from Jan. 17 quake. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle to Control the Skies : Global Systems Vie for Space on Radio Spectrum By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guber Paints Rosy Picture for Sony Despite a Shaky Image of Studio By Alan Citron
Committee Vote on Electric Car Mandate Rebuffs Auto Industry : Environment: Critics say Californians won't buy vehicles. Assembly panel rejects pork barrel argument. By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Adding 15 Flights From Orange County : Transportation: Southwest challenges American and Alaska with new service to San Jose and Oakland. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Corporate Charity Rose Less Than 1% Last Year Despite Big Profits From Associated Press
Major Creditors Line Up Behind Macy's Reorganization Plan By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teamsters Chief Takes Action to Hamstring Rivals in Union : Labor: Ron Carey says 'area conferences' provide members with costly duplicate services. He expects court challenge. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gaming 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
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Calls for Creation of Global Computing Network : Communications: Gore urges nations to work together to link homes, schools and offices around the world. From Reuters
Company Town : New On-Line Service Targets Tinseltown : Technology: Post-production firms could transmit video on the computer network. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karcher Enterprises Reports First Profit in 2 Years : Earnings: The company, operator of the Carl's Jr. fast-food chain, attributes turnaround to restructuring. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century 21's Real People : Irvine Company's New Ads Feature Family's Sextuplets By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winners Entertainment Gets W. Virginia Reprieve
HEALTH CARE : CHOC Newsletter Looks at Impact of Reform on Children Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Interpore Device OKd: Interpore International has received... Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Vans Hails Smaller Loss as Sign of Turnaround By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Care Enterprises Yearly Profit Dips
Paying Fringe Benefits to Temps Is Trend : Employment: Many of the better workers were laid off from companies that paid them benefits. From Reuters
Lake Forest Man Pleads Guilty in Scam
Newhall Land Expects $3.7-Million Quarter Loss
Semtech Earnings Hit $70,000 in 4th Quarter
3D Systems Reports $1.5 Million Profit
Hamburger Hamlet Blames Loss on Southland Outlets
Special Devices' Profit Jumps in 1st Quarter
Hitting The Target : Vista Controls Designs Innovative Military Equipment From Robotic Autoloader to See-Through Helmet By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chase Manhattan Sues to Halt Restructure of Citadel Holding : Banking: Fidelity Federal's parent firm says plan would make its thrift a better buy, but giant creditor says move would impede $35-million loan repayment. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Incentive Program Sparks Profits By Jack Searles
Planned Center to House Environmental Firms By Jack Searles
Home Sales Rise for 7th Month as Prices Stabilize By Jack Searles
Engineering Company Makes 4 Acquisitions By Jack Searles
SilentRadio Completes Private Stock Placement
Northridge Mall Reopening Delayed Until October
New Image's Revenue Is Projected Below Target
Biopool International's Profits Tumble in '93
Pollution Research Reports Turnaround
Cover Story : Road to Fortune : 4 Valley Firms Prosper During Local Recession by Expanding Out of State By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nature Center Offers Wildflower Display By Nona Yates
The news from L.A. Woebegone: "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final... By Steve Harvey
Why Prioritize Pyongyang? : The nuclear stakes override everything
A Milestone for El Salvador
Charting the River of Money
HISTORY WATCH : Sugihara's List
PLATFORM : 'Harry and Louise' in a Surprise Turn \f7 and \o7 PRESIDENT CLINTON, at Washington's annual Gridiron Club dinner Saturday, interrupted his own speech with a surprise homemade video in which he and First Lady HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON parodied Harry and Louise, the middle-class couple in commercials opposing their health-care reform plan.
PERSPECTIVE ON NORTH KOREA : Demanding to Be Left Alone : Sanctions would further isolate a country already striving mightily against infection by the West. By Simon Winchester, \f7 and \o7 Simon Winchester is Pacific region correspondent for the Manchester Guardian and Conde Nast Traveler, and author of "Pacific Nightmare" (Birch Lane Press, 1992).
Defense Cuts Ignore Change in Realities : We can't claim any 'peace dividend' while facing new and more complicated threats. By Vin Weber, \o7 Vin Weber, a former six-term Republican congressman from Minnesota, is vice chairman of Empower America, a conservative advocacy group based in Washington. \f7
No One Makes It on $212 a Month : Welfare: What happens to people who drop off General Relief rolls? They're on the streets. By Jamie Court, \f7 and \o7 Jamie Court is associate director of the Harbor Interfaith Shelter in San Pedro and a member of the City of Los Angeles Homeless Steering Committee.
UC Isn't in the Widget Business : 'Downsizing' that starves education while plumping up bureaucrats is a recipe for disaster. By Ruth Rosen, \o7 Ruth Rosen is a professor of history at UC Davis\f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Connecting on Child Abuse
3 Relocated California Condors Fly Back Home : Wildlife: Endangered birds return to Sespe sanctuary. They had been moved to Santa Barbara backcountry in the fall for safety reasons. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Backs Ojai Valley Golf Resort By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Annexation of Cabrillo Village Is Backed : Ventura: The unanimous council vote will start proceedings to bring the 32-acre community within the city's boundaries. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Man to Be Arraigned on Kidnaping Charges By Tracy Wilson
Rock Climber Killed Trying to Scale Cliff By Patrick Mccartney
OJAI : Foes of Radar Tower Seek to Halt Judgment By Jeff Mcdonald
Blue Liquid in Ditch Believed to Be Dye By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Council Turns Down Downtown Expansion By Peggy Y. Lee
OXNARD : Festival Will Feature Spring Berry Hunt By Patrick Mccartney
CAMARILLO : Learning Disabled Site Seeks Renovation Funds By J. E. Mitchell
SIMI VALLEY : Planner Will Hear Ahmanson Request By Carlos V. Lozano
Storm Expected to Hit Region by End of Week By Tracy Wilson
County Issue Radar Tower Operation
Simi Valley, Moorpark : Home Sales Increase 24% From Year Before By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Neighborhood Councils Have Board Openings By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Health Agency to Test 500 for Valley Fever By Tracy Wilson
Officials to Consider Ban on Rap : Thousand Oaks: Panel will consider plan for new Civic Arts Plaza auditorium. Promoters prefer more genteel entertainment. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Air Their Gripes at County Transit Hearing : Government: An official says their concerns will be considered in deciding how to spend $13 million in state funds. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Simi Valley Library Reopens for First Time Since Quake : Recovery: Work to repair shattered windows and re-shelve books will continue for several weeks. Automated checkout system makes its debut. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Convicted Murderer : Crime: Christopher James Sattiewhite is described as a 'vicious predator' in the fatal shooting of Genoveva Gonzalez in 1992. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Problems on Location : Neighborhoods: Filming at mansion angers neighbors, who take case to the city. Both camps have powerful allies, with mayor backing the homeowner and a councilman siding with opponents. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Days of Our Lives' Actor Macdonald Carey, 81, Dies : Show business: His long career included stage, screen, radio and TV roles. He also wrote poetry. By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Selection to Begin in Rodney King's Civil Suit : Courts: The city has admitted its liability. King is seeking $9.5 million but the city says it can only afford to pay $1.25 million. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demolition of 16 County-USC Buildings Sought : Quake: Today supervisors are expected to approve tearing down hospital facilities. Meanwhile, officials hope to use FEMA aid to speed construction of $1-billion complex planned before temblor. By Douglas P. Shuit and Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Board OKs Policy on School Choice : Education: New guidelines give parents greater freedom to select campuses outside the neighborhood. But there are still some limitations in the plan. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Nerves Rattled, but L.A. Stands Up to Temblor By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Marshals Win Round in Fight to Keep Jobs
LOS ANGELES : Appeals Court Upholds Liquor Store Crackdown
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Program to Turn Alleys Into Gardens Is Begun
LOS ANGELES : Restaurateurs Report 24% Loss From Smoking Ban
LONG BEACH : Wife Gets 9 Years in Plot to Have Husband Killed
SIERRA MADRE : Body of Boy Swept Away on Hike With Father Found
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fathers Rights Group Protests at Courthouse
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Robbers Find New Route Into Homes: Classified Ads
TORRANCE : EPA to Hold Public Forum on DDT Found at 2 Sites
Slain Man's Family Sues Rap Singer and Entertainment Firms : Violence: Snoop Doggy Dogg already faces a murder charge in the killing. The filing also seeks damages from media companies for hiring his bodyguard, who allegedly was the gunman. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dismissed Officer Accuses LAPD of Bias, Files Suit By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund Drive to Keep Alive Priest's Legacy : Aid: Supporters of immigrants rights activist Father Luis Olivares, who died last year, hope to establish a $1-million endowment. The purpose is to benefit grass-roots advocacy programs in Los Angeles. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$6 Million Paid to City Lobbyists From a Times Staff Writer
Santa Ana Mexican Center Crafts Plan : Arts: Casa de la Cultura still has no home and little funding, but with Mexico's backing, directors hope to expand its base. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mysteries of Mother Earth, Other Worlds : Space: Learning and making sense of planetary science is mission of San Juan Capistrano Research Institute. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's the Law, Even if Strange : Ordinances: The city of Orange made a routine review of its municipal code and turned up some legal oddities. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Aides to Offer Defense of Land Deals : Education: To answer criticism of Santa Ana district spending for property, officials will explain the purchase process at a board meeting tonight. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Rams Stadium Unrealistic, Officials Say : Sports: Four out of five Anaheim council members say it is unlikely the city would build a center to keep the team from moving. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Activist Gets 'Woman of the Year' Honors By Geoff Boucher
IRVINE : Campaign Finance Reform Airing Set By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA NEWPORT BEACH : District to Release School Audit Results By Bob Elston
ORANGE : Sampling a Japanese Tradition By Martin Miller
SANTA ANA : Agency OKs Plan for Youth Program By Lee Romney
WESTMINSTER : City to Consider Filling Panel Vacancy By Bert Eljera
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Station to Get System to Remove Fumes By Debra Cano
TUSTIN : State Names Drama Teacher to Arts Panel By Bert Eljera
FULLERTON : Board May Approve Conversion to School By Mary Lou Pickel
BUENA PARK : 105th Year Marked by Woman's Club By Debra Cano
Countywide : Gay Games IV to Get O.C. Contingent of 86 By Debra Cano
YORBA LINDA : Hearing to Be Held on Smoking Ban By Danielle A. Fouquette
LAKE FOREST : Council to Discuss Drive-By Shooting By Frank Messina
LA HABRA : Bands Not Permitted to Practice at Pub By Mimi Ko
Dana Point : Harbor Renovation to Affect Boat Slips By Frank Messina
County Seeks Better Access to Park : Courts: Officials sue to bar a homeowners group in Laguna Niguel from restricting parking on street near Badlands. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Deputies, County Reach Tentative, Three-Year Contract By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
End to Premarital Tests Asked : Medicine: CMA seeks state approval to end syphilis, rubella blood testing. Doctors say benefits are minimal. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Wounded in Freeway Shooting
Man Convicted of Murder in Strangling of Ex-Girlfriend By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Rate Falls 9.1% in County, Hits 15-Year Low : Statistics: A dramatic 13.7% drop in Oxnard, the largest and most dangerous city, plays a role in the overall decline, officials say. By Daryl Kelley and Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Uncertain Feeling Along the Boulevard : More than two months after Jan. 17, some of the merchants and restaurateurs who hustled to reopen seem impatient over the slow progress of others. By Scott Harris
Making a Difference in Your Community : Young and Old Come Together at Day Care By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
Warnings Issued as Thieves Target Computer Sellers : Robbers Pose as Computer Buyers to Enter Homes By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to the Routine, With Jitters By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Plasterers Dive Into College Pool Project By Kurt Pitzer
GLENDALE : Rosemont School Is Nominated for Honor By Jennifer Oldham
NORTH HILLS : Group Wants to Make 2 Avenues One-Way By Jeff Schnaufer
Council to Consider Exemption Proposal By Ed Bond
Kids' Art Chosen for Concert Program Cover By Jill Leovy
SUN VALLEY : Grant Would Help Expand Family Center By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Judge Dismisses Valley's First '3-Strikes' Case By Thom Mrozek
SAN FERNANDO : High Schoolers Offered Business Internship By Miguel Bustillo
Officials Want Fewer False Alarm Calls By Hugo Martin
Emotional Debate Expected Over Coyote Trapping Ban : Woodland Hills: Meeting will cap months of argument between residents who want prohibition lifted and conservationists who oppose killing the animals. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dale Poe Avoids Ban by Filing Lobbying Report : Ethics: Developer still faces $2,000 fine for missing original deadline. County officials concede that paperwork was late due to death of company's founder. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies in Freak Auto Accident
Newhall Land Employees Give Work Time to the Community
2 Groups Accused of Campaign Violations : Election: Complaint says the organizations failed to file funding reports. Both are seeking to recall state Sen. David Roberti. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Bosnian Author Longs for Normal Life : Glendale: About 150 people attend a book signing by 13-year-old Zlata Filipovic, whose diary from war-torn Sarajevo has made her an international celebrity. By Jennifer Oldham, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bike, Jogging Path Along Santa Clara River Expected to Be Built Next Year By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Jailed After Raft Is Shot on Lake : Crime: Sunbather is unhurt as inflatable device is sunk. Transient is arrested after eight-mile freeway chase.
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Battle Over Water Firm's Sale Expected to Heat Up By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Opens Long-Awaited Rail Overpass By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Join List in Playoffs From Associated Press
Christie Makes His Presence Felt : Pro basketball: In most productive game since returning from ankle injury, he contributes 17 points as Lakers defeat Miami, 84-81. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Rookie at Least Has a Father Figure By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Kiet Tran Los Amigos, Sr. Volleyball / Outside hitter Los...
Track And Field
Jill Otto Rancho Alamitos, Sr. Softball / Pitcher Otto was...
NAIA : Oklahoma City Beats Life for Title Associated Press
NIT : Xavier Beats Northwestern Associated Press
Cypress' France Thinks Hard, Throws Hard By Steve Kresal
NCAA Regional Matchups : MEN'S TOURNAMENT
'Struggling' Has Ended for CS Bakersfield By Ara Najarian
Anaheim Might Be Better Choice for State By Eric Shepard
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : North Hollywood's Ollie and Lee Named to City 4-A Team
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Leiter Carries an Extra Burden to Camp By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Indians' Morris Stymies Blue Jays Associated Press
Former Fullerton Coach Andreas Dies By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Park, Dreifort Strengthen Chances By Maryann Hudson
Jordan Gets a Minor League Demotion From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Indians' Morris Stymies Blue Jays Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Tie, Make History in Expansion From Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Deadline Day Is Good for Canucks By Helene Elliott
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Leiter Carries an Extra Burden to Camp By Bob Nightengale
Indictment Says Harding Involved in Kerrigan Plot From Associated Press
Harding Involved in Kerrigan Plot, Indictment Says By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : For Boeheim, It's Bittersweet 16 : West Regional: Syracuse coach has survived the hassles and headaches of today's game to rise above the rim of fan and media attention. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Subdued Strawberry : After Two Forgettable Seasons, Outfielder Taking New Tack By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colt Is Giving Song to Hope for the Derby By Jim Murray
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Selectors Planted Seeds in Exactly the Right Spots By Gene Wojciechowski
NFL MEETINGS : Coaches Reach the Point to Consider Two By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Billingsley Quits as Barons' Coach By Michael Itagaki
Fund Set Up for Athlete Injured by Golf Ball
Youngs Adds Intensity to Team : Volleyball: Former UCLA and El Toro star leads young U.S. squad tonight at Bren Center. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Trade Kasatonov, Acquire Prospect and Pick By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oilers Will Keep Donnalley From Rams By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Trade Kasatonov, Acquire Prospect and Pick By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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