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What happened on March 27, 1994
MAGAZINE
CLOSE-UP : Driving Ambition Sharon Whitley
Doing Time in Tijuana : In La Mesa Penitentiary, Prisoners Live With Their Families, Rich Inmates Control the Real Estate and Everything--Even Guns and Drugs--Has a Price SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, Sebastian Rotella is a Times staff writer. He covers the U.S.-Mexican border from the San Diego bureau
Bill Moyers Acts Up : It Isn't Enough Being the Conscience of America; He Wants to Be an Agent of Change, Too Marshall Blonsky, Marshall Blonsky is writing a book about the business and politics of information for Viking Penguin. He teaches semiotics at New York University and the New School for Social Research
Big Wheels
Unshaken
The Wine List Dan Berger
BOTTOM LINE : Redefining the Doggie Bag Sharon Tetrault
ON RAMP : No-Pollute Commute R. Daniel Foster
L.a. Speak Carrie St. Michel
COMME CI, COMME CA : At Pascal in Newport Beach, the French Accent Is Not Quite Thick Enough S. Irene Virbila
Selling Style
STYLE: ARCHITECTURE : Angles of Repose : Hard edges in three homes are softened by blendings of concrete and wood AARON BETSKY
Female Like Me
A Public Service
THE LAST LAUGH : What Made Comedy a Yuk a Minute in the '70s Has Been Replaced With '90s Mediocrity Wanda Coleman
STYLE: ARCHITECTURE : Angles of Repose : Hard edges in three homes are softened by blendings of concrete and wood : Sea of Tranquillity BARBARA THORNBURG
Fighting for the Soul of Brazil : In a Country Plagued by Scandal and Ruled by the Elite, an Honest Common Man Threatens to Turn Politics Inside Out John Powers, Contributing editor John Powers writes regularly for New York magazine and is a frequent commentator on American culture for the BBC
STYLE: ARCHITECTURE : Angles of Repose : Hard edges in three homes are softened by blendings of concrete and wood : Simple Pleasures JOSEPH GIOVANNINI
NEWS
Amish Man Goes on Trial in Wife's Death : Pennsylvania: Although a lawyer plans an insanity defense, neighbor says that the suspect probably feels in his heart he can do little but pray for deliverance. CLAUDIA COATES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
On View : Challenging the System : PARENTING RIGHTS FOR A MENTALLY DISABLED MOTHER ARE AT STAKE IN 'YARN PRINCESS' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NEW PIONEERS : Foothills' Chronicles
Vermont Town Cracks Down on Police : Abuse: Residents demanded action after a suspect said he was tortured for failing to spit out his chewing tobacco. DAVID GRAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Spielberg's 'Tiny Toons' break for prime time and the rites of spring N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : 'Nuisance Alleys' to Bloom With Activity SANDRA HERNANDEZ
2 Students Near Death After Carjack Shooting JOHN L. MITCHELL and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Defiant Kadafi Back to Hard Line Against West : Libya: Stung by sanctions, he won't turn over Lockerbie suspects. Also, he invites Mideast peace foes for talks. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Brother Roger Is Married in Texas : Nuptials: The President is best man and reassures the nervous bridegroom at Dallas ceremony. Child is due in weeks. from Associated Press
Logging by Helium Balloons Gives Borneo Rain Forest an Ecological Lift : Environment: Aerial removal has been used in some timbering operations in the Western United States and Canada for more than two decades. Conservationists say method will help sustain and rejuvenate forests. JOY ASCHENBACH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Thousands of Germans Protest Firebombing of Synagogue from Times Wire Services
'And the Band Played On' Howard Rosenberg
Futuristic Tools in Self-Defense Arsenal : Crime: Entrepreneurs offer such weapons as a fake cellular phone that squirts pepper spray and a canister that paints an attacker's face green. But experts warn that using such devices can backfire. KEN GUGGENHEIM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'One False Move' Kevin Thomas
EAST LOS ANGELES : Language Lives On in History Class MARY ANNE PEREZ
Cross Colors : Interracial dating is not new, but how couples get together has changed. From 900-numbers to specialty magazines, there are assorted avenues to wander. LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Die in Soccer Riot Reuters
Ramos Proposes Amnesty Associated Press
PLAYA DEL REY : U.S. Official to Inspect Ballona Wetlands, Open Areas SUSAN WOODWARD
5 Seized in Canada Chase Reuters
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Tempers Flare Over Homeless Shelter Plan : Hearings: Residents shout down officials of organization that wants to turn surplus Navy housing into a homeless shelter. SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHEAST AREA : Candidate Forums Set in City Races
N. UNIVERSITY PARK : Mistake Leaves Building in Limbo SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Former Labor Leader Fined for Speeding Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Irvine Co. Quietly Bides Its Time in Base Plan Debate : Conversion: Regardless of the outcome, the company, with about 4,000 acres near El Toro, stands to benefit. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRENSHAW : Plan for Africa-Themed Zone Gains Momentum ERIN J. AUBRY
For Seniors : 'Grandma' Puts Things Into Perspective LINDA FELDMAN
Nice 'Adventure'
De Klerk, Zulu Chief Meet Reuters
BELL GARDENS : May Opening Set for Long-Delayed Clinic MARY HELEN BERG
More Limits Sought on Day Laborers : Neighborhoods: Angry Ladera Heights residents say the new county ordinance does not do enough to keep workers off their properties. ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel Troops Disarm Settlers as Hebron Violence Seethes From Associated Press
WILSHIRE / KOREATOWN : Public Input Asked on Growth Plan
Quake Fails to Shake Valley's Housing Glut SAM ENRIQUEZ and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE NEW PIONEERS : For a Majority of Suburbanites, Political Lines Form to the Right REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Charity: Venice Center Gets $60,000 to Aid the Poor
Whitewater's Undercurrent of Cash Flows SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rhetoric Fuels Crisis Over Korea : Nuclear dispute: Taunts between North and South escalate. U.S. calls situation serious but not 'brink of war.' Pyongyang also threatens Japanese leaders with 'digging own grave.' STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wave of Bold Garment Shop Robberies Leads to 1st Death : Crime: Legislation to toughen penalty is introduced as violence escalates in sewing machine thefts. 1,000 businesses have been hit. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Always Tried to Do Right' : A businessman who lost J and Y Liquor Mart in the riots points to the unfairness of placing restrictions on reopening.
Drug Program Cures Mother of 'Self-Destructive' Behavior
Payroll Tax for Health Plan a Possibility : Reform: Rostenkowski admits inclusion of such a levy would be difficult. He expects $1.25 cigarette tax will be cut back. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA/MALIBU : $10 Hike in Parcel Tax for Schools Proposed
A Clash of Styles, Generations for Ukraine Voters SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPRING ROUNDUP : Loyola Boys Stretch Volleyball Streak ENRIQUE LAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Barbarians at the Gate' Howard Rosenberg
'Eating' Kevin Thomas
LOS ANGELES : Disaster Agencies Still Receiving Claims
CRENSHAW : Plans Continue for Africa-Theme Zone ERIN J. AUBRY
THE NEW PIONEERS : Latest Settlers Stake Claims : Growth: Those flocking to one of the county's final frontiers are searching for the same things as those who originally came here: open space, new homes--a bit of 'suburban utopia.' DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Radar to Study Shifting Sands : Science: Geologists hope that experiment aboard shuttle Endeavour will better define the texture of the Earth. It could lead to a greater understanding of the global environment. LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Cloud of Uncertainty Hangs Over Mexican Elections : Politics: Following the slaying of Luis Donaldo Colosio, Congress quietly passes reform package. Critics say the changes are not enough to guarantee clean voting. JUANITA DARLING and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stakes High in Post-Communist Ukraine Election : Politics: In today's vote, widespread apathy competes with frustration toward the government's inability to stop the economic hemorrhage. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Air Base Torn by 1992 Storm Reopens Associated Press
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY : Library Celebrates New Location JAKE DOHERTY
First Brother Roger Is Married in Texas : Nuptials: The President is best man and reassures the nervous bridegroom at Dallas ceremony. Child is due in about a month. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cutler Defends Critics of RTC Investigator : Politics: Clinton aides reportedly asked about firing Jay Stephens, a GOP lawyer hired to probe Whitewater-related case. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sudanese Refugee's Joyful Escape Ends Behind Bars : Immigration: Moses Cirrilo entered the U.S. with false papers. He hopes for asylum as he waits in Vermont jail with no recreation, no television, no library and no regular visiting hours. DAVID GRAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Construction Work Linked to N.J. Pipeline Explosion Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Insurance Falls Prey to Genetic Bias : The DNA revolution is a blessing and a curse. It tells some the potential for disease, but allows companies to deny coverage. Some fear this is only the beginning of a huge ethical dilemma. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Virginians Singing the Blues Over Lyrics : South: Some citizens want to remove racially offensive words from state song, 'Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.' Others, including a Georgia group, contend that doing so would detract from Confederate heritage. SPENCER S. HSU, WASHINGTON POST
Flowers, Drums End Cook Islands Election Reuters
Creeping Toward Normalcy PETER H. KING
Cleanup of Times Beach Fuels a New Safety Dispute : Environment: The firm responsible for ridding the town of dioxin-tainted dirt wants to incinerate it. Nearby residents fear fallout and petition against burning. JIM SALTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gender Persecution New Reason for Asylum : Human rights: Women face bride-burning, genital mutilation, forced abortions and politically motivated rape, but nations have been slow to grant refuge. JILL LAWRENCE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pianist Knew Einstein, Bette Davis, but She's Most in Tune With Bach : Music: Agi Jambor, 85, still makes beautiful music. But with life's joy and tragedy have come no fame--because she doggedly eluded it. SANDRA SKOWRON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seeking the Suburban Dream : Poll: Residents of South County's master-planned communities say they enjoy their lifestyle despite long commutes, expenses. REBECCA TROUNSON and DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Huffington's Brief Term in House Leaves Controversy : Politics: Some Republicans are angry that he did not wait longer before pursuing his ambitions. Others carry a grudge from his 1992 defeat of longtime congressman. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban on Welfare Benefits for New Babies Stirring Debate : Reform: California considers the plan, which New Jersey is trying. Ethical and legal questions are involved. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Rare Look Inside Files on Sex Harassment in LAPD : Police: Behavior ranges from insults to allegations of forced sex. A bawdy history is colliding with the present. GREG KRIKORIAN, This story was reported by Times staff writers Greg Krikorian, Bettina Boxall and Jim Newton. It was written by Krikorian
THE NEW PIONEERS : Question of Beliefs : Pastors Say Low Attendance at Services May Be Testament to Area's Hectic Pace REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Key Deer and Need for School Divide Island's Inhabitants : Wildlife: Rare animals are protected in their habitat on land that some people want for an elementary school to eliminate children's lengthy commutes. TRACY FIELDS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pilgrimage to Mark Strategy Shift for UFW MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Growth, Clerk's Pay Key to Culver City Elections CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Cuba, Life Under Castro Is Dissolving : Economy: Even being government loyalists isn't enough for family to have level of existence they seek. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early NCR Retirees Get Offer Too Good to Skip : Labor: Many at computer firm weren't ready to stop working. But lump-sum payment and enhanced benefits meant they could do things they couldn't afford before. JAMES HANNAH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Desperate Quest : Oceanside-Area Parents Persuade Health Officials to Investigate an Outbreak of Childhood Leukemia, but Chances of Answers Are Slim TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling Like They're Among Friends : For Whale Watchers, It's a Near-Perfect Experience GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Fish May Play Big Part in Fate of Lagoon : Environment: The goby is getting star treatment. Activists predict its inclusion on the federal endangered species list will be the impetus for cleaning up the water near Malibu Creek. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TTMES
Tracing a Century of Tradition and Trial : Stories and mementos of Japanese American women document their transition from immigrants to their place in contemporary culture. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Water: Culver City Man Appointed to MWD Board
'I Was Looking for Beauty and Found It' STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNTOWN : Walk Into History in 3 Neighborhoods IRIS YOKOI
How Schools Can Address Needs of Gays, Lesbians MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : The phenomenal things people are saying about Angela Goethals N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partners in Recovery : When breast cancer strikes, the woman is not a lone victim. Orange County couples share how a man can offer support in a relationship while coping with his own fears. CARROLL LACHNIT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alexander's Big-Time Band of Characters : WHAT GEORGE COSTANZA, A PRETZEL PUSHER AND THE DUCKMAN HAVE IN COMMON SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Addicts to Lead Anti-Drug Forum MARY ANNE PEREZ
Kill 710 Extension, Preservationist Urges
Rave for Flavor MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Homelessness: Santa Monica's Share of the Responsibility
Fowlkes Voted City Section Player of Year : Basketball: The Crenshaw forward is joined by three of his teammates on the 4-A Division first team. A total of 17 Central City players are named to the 4-A and 3-A top squads. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENICE : Bus Line to Close Due to Low Ridership
MID-CITY : Pilot Caltrans Project Fences Out Tansients JAKE DOHERTY
Dorsey Doesn't Take It for Granted : Track: Defending City champions don't let up against Narbonne in 78-45 win. Settle leads sweeps in 100 and 200 meters. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH : Court Ruling Buoys Liquor Store Foes SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Mae Prelow, 99, Mother to Hundreds, Dies DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Place in the Sun : Gay Immigrants Who Come From Countries Where Homosexuality Is Taboo Grapple With Some of the Most Difficult Conflicts as They Struggle for Acceptance. Diane Seo
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Hospital Expansion Decision Expected MARY ANNE PEREZ
Taking a Shot at Films : Cal State L.A. shotput title-holder Tommie Lister Jr. transferred his athletic success to pro wrestling--and now acting. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Awards: Westside Residents Earn USC Academic Honors
Profile : Ellen & Friends : DEGENERES' STAND-UP PERSONA TAKES ON A NEW LIFE OF ITS OWN SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fireman Who Gave Billy Joel a Lift Faces Discipline Charges From Associated Press
BELL GARDENS : City Loans to Help Defray College Fees MARY HELEN BERG
Canter's Strikes Right Note HILLARY JOHNSON
Can Being Obnoxious Save Lives? ROBIN ABCARIAN
How Opposites Attract : Politics: An advocate for Israel and a supporter of Arab causes are working for economic development in the Middle East. Mel Levine and James Zogby have their differences, but they're doing business. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BALDWIN HILLS : City Disputes Sale of CRA-Funded Mall ERIN J. AUBRY
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : South Gate's Lopez Close to Pitcher Perfect, 1-0 CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff's Ombudsman: Turn Complaints Into Results : Law enforcement: The position was created in part to reduce the amount the county pays to victims of excessive force. SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alabama Fights to Rescue Public Schools Mired in Mediocrity : Education: Legislature, under judicial prodding to revamp state's approach, is locked in debate on rival plans in its current session. JAY REEVES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WILSHIRE CENTER : Fear Belies Decrease in Violent Crimes JAKE DOHERTY
DOWNTOWN : First Impressions Often Wrong Ones IRIS YOKOI
EL SERENO : Library Plans Free History, Health Talks
'It Really Made Life Difficult' : Area's problems have eased since J and Y Liquor closed, says a longtime neighbor who wants it to remain so.
University High Comes of Age in New TV Drama
CHINATOWN/ECHO PARK : 'Forgotten Edge' Takes a Stand IRIS YOKOI
CRENSHAW : Shelter Accepting 1-Parent Families
Chemical Warfare a Matter of Life and Death for Antarctic Animals : Ecology: Defenseless sea butterfly, sponges and snails contain chemicals making them unpalatable to hungry predators. Researchers tell hopes for new medicines. MERCER CROSS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Haven for Those Who Want to Run a (Model) Railroad : Hobbies: N.Y. store that caters to model train enthusiasts offers thousands of items, ranging in price from 25 cents to $10,000. KIMBERLY WINSTON, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Blowing Smoke THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Rats Peril Marine Life, Biologists Warn : Alaska: The rodents could do more damage than a massive oil spill. Government is planning what to do in case of such an 'invasion.' CHRIS GRYGIEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retro : Family Channel's Pilgrimage : CABLE NETWORK AIRS THE '77 MINISERIES 'JESUS OF NAZARETH' FOR EASTER WEEK SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
4 Arrested in Ventura Gun Show Sting SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toddler's Death Leaves Neighborhood in Shock : Fatality: Eight days after suffering a skull fracture, 22-month-old boy returns to hospital and dies. Doting mother's boyfriend, who baby-sat the child, is arrested. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holy White Knuckles, Batman! : Coaster Re-Creates Gotham Associated Press
Libertarian Just Says No to FEMA Money SCOTT HARRIS
Special Cases Require a Special Doctor : * Anaheim Hills Dentist Treats Disabled Patients; There's a Growing Need for His Type
5 Die in Election Violence Reuters
Using Safety as Tenet in Occupancy Issue : * Santa Ana Must Prove State Standards Pose Fire Hazard Before Making Local Changes
Red Cross Closes Last Relief Center TRACY WILSON
Valley Perspective : A Situation in Dire Need of Correction : Public's Confidence Plummets in Wake of Escapes From State Prison at Lancaster
Obituaries
Valley Perspective : Pierce College Deserves Community's Support : School Needs Neighbors' Sympathy, Earthquake Relief
Aid Logjam Leaves Nervous Wrecks : Quake: Many landlords are running short of patience and money. A flood of applicants has delayed federal assistance. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hate Crimes Wane but Not by Enough : * Spotlight Must Be Kept on Actions to Eradicate Them
Youth Boxing Club Soon May Be Down for Count RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Notes about your surroundings
A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life : Huffington Seeks Votes of Fiscal Conservatives Within the Perot Camp GEBE MARTINEZ
2 Tri-Cities Directors Still Draw Benefits
Harris Should Give Equal Time to Crime Victims
Why a New Test? Here Are Some Answers
Obituaries
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON BUSINESS : Clinton's Health Care Plan Threatens the County's Recovery : Employer mandate puts unfair financial burden on small firms, with job and wage cuts and higher prices the likely result. PAUL J. FELDSTEIN, Paul J. Feldstein, Ph.D., is a professor and the FHP Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Care Management at UC Irvine's Graduate School of Management. The author of six books and more than 60 articles on health care, Feldstein is currently conducting a study on the rise in employer health care costs.
Let's Give Dank School System a Fresh Coat of Paint : It's basic psychology that a better-looking environment allows for better learning. But aesthetics aren't a top priority when there's little money for teachers, books. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, Michael Szymanski is a free - lance writer whose work appears frequently in The Times. and
Ojai Seeking Bids to Run Trolley Line JEFF McDONALD
Closure Would Devastate Veterans
Keeping Open Ear for Call to Action
Scrutinizing Garden Grove's Move to Leave League of Cities
Residents Urged Not to Purchase Easter Bunnies TRACY WILSON
Students Suggest Art Could Tame Wilderness of Violence : Puget Sound: College's forested campus would be dotted with artworks affirming the power of women and extolling peace over aggression. But paying for it is a problem. DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will the Children's Museum Stay? : Downtown: The facility gets city's OK to take over adjacent Los Angeles Mall. But operators are weighing options, including Mid- Wilshire site. IRIS YOKOI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Day for Creatures Great and Small : Religion: Three horses and a cockatoo are among the beasts attending church's annual Blessing of the Animals. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swallows Day Parade Draws Many to Enjoy Floats, Bands LYNN FRANEY
Ex-Sen. Robbins Paid the Price for Greed : Restitution and the Loss of His Real Estate License Stand as Appropriate Penalties
Vietnamese Catholics Christen Cultural Meeting Hall LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costly Codes Won't Save Homes in Fire
Store Clerk Kills Man During Theft Attempt KURT PITZER
ELECTIONS : Democrats' Plan to Endorse Candidates Runs Into a Snag CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Commentary : Planning to Grow Up : Los Angeles' 'General Plan Framework' requires several factors to work. And, just as crucial, the city needs the maturity to stick to the plan. WILLIAM FULTON, William Fulton is author of "Guide to California Planning" (Solano Press) and editor of California Planning & Development Report, a newsletter based in Ventura
Fast Lane : Schools Across County Slip Into High Gear and Move Onto the Information Superhighway BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Misplaced Compassion for Murderer
Larcenous Sea Gull Snatches Diamond Ring : Rescue: Firefighters help 'Big Mike' Simpson after bird deposits pinky ring atop a light pole. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Council to Decide Capital Projects Funding PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Gives Passover New Meaning JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Latinas Make Strong City Council Bids in Long Beach : Long Beach: Jenny Oropeza is running in the 1st District, Tonia Reyes Uranga in the 7th. Both enjoy wide name recognition. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Verdict on Repairs Worries Merchants : San Fernando: Courthouse work will take 14 months, and shop owners fear loss of business. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Reassigns Case Involving 3 Officers SCOTT HADLY
Port Hueneme Youth Shot to Death
Airport Neighbors' Fears Raised After Crash : Aviation: The second incident in less than four months renews concerns about larger aircraft at Santa Monica facility. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Commentary : When Unity of Minorities Threatens an Old Majority : Keiko Hentell lost her post as Burbank High School principal because her efforts to ease racial and ethnic tensions proved uncomfortable to some whites. JOHN G. SIMMONS, John G. Simmons is a Lutheran minister and president of the Burbank Human Relations Council
School Considering Uniforms for Students : Simi Valley: Recent fatal stabbing at Valley View Junior High has prompted the idea. But some argue it would not affect behavior on campus. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Rebuilds in Wake of Devastating Wildfire : Renewal: The Rasnows, who lost their home in the Green Meadow blaze, are overcoming obstacles to erect new home and put lives back in order. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Break in the Mayhem : Freeway Fence Helps End Pedestrian Deaths Near Checkpoint MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forced Student Transfer Plan Roils District : Education: Proposal to send 100 Brea Olinda children to a less-crowded but half-Latino school upsets some parents in mainly white district. MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photograph of Child on Bike Was Irresponsible
Fire-Scorched Wastelands Give Way to Wildflowers and Grasses : Aftermath: Areas blackened by last fall's blazes are suddenly blooming with life. The rapid growth surprises many. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swapping Insurance Business for Making Suds : Businesses: Mark VanLeeuwen scrapped his thriving practice to open a brew-pub. His establishment serves as the city's first micro-brewery. SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Critics Say Palmdale's Hotel Bed Tax Is Bad for Business : Government: Some fear the lower rate in neighboring Lancaster is siphoning off potential visitors. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Shelter's Cooking Classes Are a Recipe for Hope : Jobs: Students who completed culinary arts course earn restaurant positions. One proud graduate says he's ready to make a new start. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moving Mountains : The Changing Landscape Surrounding the Valley Researched by JULIE SHEER / Los Angeles Times
3,000 March to Honor Chavez and Movement : Labor: UFW officials say procession marks rebirth of crusade. County membership has slipped to a few hundred. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panthers Firefighter Shot to Death at Party : Crenshaw: Maurice White's violent death is in sharp contrast to his work in the group that came to symbolize the possibility for peaceful coexistence. ERIN J. AUBRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employees Thwart Restaurant Robbery TRACY WILSON
Devout Parishioner Stands Up to Catholic Church : Monterey Park: Eddie Ramirez is leading a fight against plans to turn his parish into a center for evangelical outreach to the Chinese community. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternative Site for Disney's Westcot Center
Sick as a Dog From Valley Fever : Health: At least 22 pets in eastern part of Ventura County have been affected since quake. There's no Medicare for canines, owners lament. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Brink of Disaster--Again : Newhall: Supervisor seeks help for establishments that survived the quake only to face failure due to a detour's impact. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Randi Weber Wants Is Her Own Home to Die In DANA PARSONS
Reinecke Scores Hard-Won Endorsement LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Not Accuse Contractors Too?
Revised Project Will Change Calabasas Forever
Arrested Justice in Deputy's Shooting
Wisdom and Advice Come With $6 Haircuts
CSUN Was Wise to Spend $15,000 on Maya Angelou
Canyon Oaks Project Would Benefit Topanga
Metrolink Coming for Commuters With 3 Trains : Transit: The regional link to L.A. expands south for the first time with service that starts Monday. Rides are free through Thursday. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Immigrants Bringing Tuberculosis
Evicted Barbers Sweep Up for Last Time : North Hollywood: Partners who were forced out leave their longtime shop and their profession. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Should Support Resolution on Emissions
Cahuenga Pass Cross Is Grossly Insensitive
Man Tossed From Club Accused of Firing at Bouncers
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Doing the Dirty Work : THE COMMANDOS: The Inside Story of America's Secret Soldiers, By Douglas C. Waller (Simon & Schuster: $23; 399 pp.) : WARRIOR DREAMS: Paramilitary Culture in Post-Vietnam America, By James William Gibson (Hill & Wang: $23; 357 pp.) Fred Schruers, Fred Schruers most recently reviewed "Hardball" in these pages
A Corpse and a Boxer : DOGS OF GOD, By Pinckney Benedict (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday: $21; 354 pp.) Chris Goodrich, Chris Goodrich is a regular reviewer in View
Soul Man : Thomas Moore's bestselling books speak to an age hungry for simpler living. : CARE OF THE SOUL: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life, By Thomas Moore (HarperCollins: $22.50; 312 pp.) : SOUL MATES: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship, By Thomas Moore (HarperCollins: $25; 267 pp.) Michael S. Kimmel, Michael S. Kimmel, a sociology professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, is the author of the forthcoming "Manhood: The American Quest" (HarperCollins)
TRAVEL
Boys on the Boat : Cruise Hosts Play Fred Astaire to Solo Women Who Want to Dance the Night Away JUDI DASH, Dash is a free-lance writer based in North Bergen, N.J. and
Backpack & Budget : New Hostel Has Irish Eyes Smiling LUCY IZON
News, Tips & Bargains : British to Begin Toll-Free Service
News, Tips & Bargains : California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs MARY FRANCES SMITH
News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : Visa Requirements / Part II
Alaska Wake-Up Call?
Offended
Foreign Studies for Seniors HANK KOVELL
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Road Less Traveled
Got a Special Travel Interest? There's a Newsletter for You : Publishing: Small periodicals can provide valuable information for readers who bear in mind potential biases. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips
On 'Traveling in Style'
Travel Advisory : Caution Urged in Israel, Neighboring Lands EDWARD WRIGHT, Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly
Bites of European Cities for the MTV Generation COLMAN ANDREWS
News, Tips & Bargains : Scaffolds Down in Sistine Chapel WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO
Slow Boat Through CHINA : Cruising Upstream in the Three Gorges Region of the Fabled Yangtze River, Past Misty Scenery That May be Doomed CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
The Way Around Lake Poway JOHN McKINNEY
Knowing the Score on Ship Sanitation KATHLEEN DOHENY
Weekend Escape: Sierra Foothills : Mining Gold Country : Following the Ghosts of Miners and Card Sharks Through Columbia, Jackson, Sutter Creek and Murphys ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Malnic is a Times Metro reporter. and
An Inaugural Voyage on the American Family Cruises Ship Proved a Bumpy Ride for Parents, But the Kids Had a Blast JIM DWYER, NEWSDAY
Exploring D-Day From the British Side EILEEN OGINTZ
ENTERTAINMENT
You'll Never Eat Lunch in This City Again KATHIE JENKINS
ALBUM REVIEW : *** MORRISSEY, "Vauxhall and I"; Sire/Reprise LORRAINE ALI
*** MOTLEY CRUE, "Motley Crue"; Elektra KATHERINE TURMAN
MOVIES : The Mystical Isabel Allende : The Chilean-born writer's five novels have intrigued Hollywood, but she never felt they were destined to be movies. Then she took a chance on director Bille August's vision for 'The House of the Spirits'--and made peace with it BLAISE SIMPSON, Blaise Simpson is a free - lance writer based in San Francisco. and
Chamber Groups: Look and Sound of the Future HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar
NEW RELEASES : Lovano and Redman Keep the Tenor Tradition Alive : **** JOE LOVANO, "Tenor Legacy"; Blue Note ZAN STEWART
In Brief STEVE HOCHMAN
In Brief KATHERINE TURMAN
NEW RELEASES : In Brief DON SNOWDEN
In Brief RANDY LEWIS
In Brief DENNIS HUNT
New-Time Radio
Where Were They on Oscar Night? We're Just Asking JUDY BRENNAN
Gang Stage Fare
Mel Gibson May Try Lean Thing JUDY BRENNAN
Usual Menus, Unusual Venues LAURIE OCHOA
A Tribute to Zeppelin--or Recent Sales Trends? Steve Hochman
Veddy Veddy Busy
'Playboys': A Twist on Los Lobos : *** 1/2 LATIN PLAYBOYS, "Latin Playboys"; Slash/Warner Bros. STEVE HOCHMAN
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : ** 1/2 WYNTON MARSALIS, "In This House on This Morning"; Columbia ZAN STEWART
Popular Alternative
In Brief JEAN ROSENBLUTH
Wayne's World
** 1/2 "BACKBEAT", Music From the Motion Picture; Virgin CHRIS WILLMAN
Their Favorite Movies No Longer a Mystery MONICA YANT
DANCE : The Spice Is Right : Welcome to David Rousseve's 'Urban Scenes / Creole Dreams,' a lively mix of theater, performance art, dance and cutting-edge urban music that aims to bring issues of racism, misogyny, homophobia and AIDS to the unconverted JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar
OPERA : Tales of the Unnatural : Christopher Alden is a maverick director who embraces opera because it's not a realistic art form. His latest surprise is . . . tradition. He's returning to the original version of Mussorgsky's 'Boris Godunov' CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles is a staff writer for The Times' Orange County edition
Ice, Hammer: Rap-Lite Dummies CHRIS WILLMAN, Chris Willman's Sound & Vision appears periodically in Calendar
COMMENTARY : These Are the Only Women Running Major Art Museums in the United States. Can You Believe It? : Directing museums has always been a male-dominated occupation, and only three women head major art museums in the U.S. today. Despite the current rather high vacancy rate in directorships, the corporate Establishment can't seem to shake its anti-female bias in the arts field CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic
Pining for a Bit of the Old Ultra-Violence? Blame Michael Medved--Better Yet, Don't TERRY PRISTIN
'Proxy' Votes
COVER STORY : Why Don't They Make 'Em Like This Anymore? : It's no mystery where some of the great film detectives come from--but getting one from book to box office is a tough case ANN HORNADAY, Ann Hornaday is a free - lance writer based in New York. and
MOVIES / COMMENTARY : When Worlds Collide : 'Black Harvest' is gripping, flabbergasting and indelibly entertaining. Did we mention it's a documentary? KENNETH TURAN, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic
POP MUSIC : Morrissey, the Ever Marketable : Feeling neglected in the U.S., the uncompromising singer courts a larger audience but vows to stay true to himself--and those who've deified him RICHARD CROMELIN, Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar
SPORTS
With Very Strong Will, Abdul-Rauf Finds a Way : Basketball: Tourette's syndrome, an oft-misunderstood neurological disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, goads Nuggets's star along. JOHNETTE HOWARD, WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Duke's Bite Worse Than Dog's Bark : Southeast: Blue Devils hold Purdue's Robinson to season-low 13 points in 69-60 victory. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silver Isn't Enough for Bonaly : Figure skating: She objects to decision giving Sato the gold medal. Kwan finishes eighth with strong freestyle performance. RANDY HARVEY
Eric Show Was a Troubled Soul in Recent Years : Personality: Friends heard his panicked cries of fear, his desperate calls for help. They loved him, but couldn't save him. STEVE WILSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrews Rides String of Birdies Into Lead : Golf: She puts together five in a row for a 67 and a one-shot edge over Davies at Dinah Shore tournament. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : It's Official: Perez Is the First Baseman BOB NIGHTENGALE
GOLF ROUNDUP : Norman, at 19 Under, Has Them Asking for Strokes From Associated Press
Clippers Badly Stung by Hornets' Reserves : Pro basketball: Charlotte bench's 46-18 scoring edge and early deficit too much for Los Angeles in 121-109 loss. From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MINORS : Jordan Sidelined With a Knee Injury Associated Press
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Coach Magic Ready to Roll : Pro basketball: Rookie Laker boss approaches debut much as he did as a player--with enthusiasm and hard work. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schultz Breaks Through Traffic to Win at Saugus RON STAPP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tournament Defeat Subdues Northridge's Swagger : College softball: Matadors commit four errors, go quietly in first round against unranked Georgia State, 2-1. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENTS : WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : Tar Heels Advance to Final Four From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : So Far, Mondesi Has Really Been a Hit TIM KAWAKAMI
TENNIS / DAVIS CUP : U.S. Advances With Doubles Win From Associated Press
Hebert Is Feeling Ducky Again : Hockey: Goalie returns after three-game benching and makes 32 saves in Mighty Ducks' 3-2 victory over Hartford. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : MIDWEST REGIONAL : Michigan's Players Have Seen All of This Before MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Owner, New Optimism : Commitment to Make Orioles a Winner Could Mean Merriment in Maryland ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal State Fullerton Strikes Early to Beat San Jose State
They Play in Peoria, but . . . : The Padres Have the Cheapest Roster in Baseball--and They Also Have Veterans Such as Gwynn, Whose Leadership Might Bring Some Talented Unknowns Together JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Sweep Victory for CSUN : Men's volleyball: Driving for playoff position, Matadors defeat San Diego State for their fifth win in six matches. JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Rips Explosive Rancho Santiago
Long Drives Not Her Only Asset JIM MURRAY
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Will Coach Magic Have Sweet 16? MARK HEISLER
USC Falls Short in Chase for Title : Women: Louisiana Tech uses pressure defense to overcome two seven-point leads in 75-66 victory. From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : USC Falls Short in Chase for Title : Women: Louisiana Tech uses zone press to overcome two seven-point deficits in 75-66 victory. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION II : Bakersfield Uses Defense to Repeat as Champion From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Schaeffer Completes Harvard Comeback
PREP SWIMMING / CIF GIRLS' RELAYS : Irvine Leaves the Rest of Field in Its Wake En Route to Championship KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Split Keeps Northridge in 1st Place : College baseball: Smaler's homer provides 3-2 win over Fresno State in first game. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Knight a Bully? Indiana Coach Thinks His Image Is Quite Fine MAL FLORENCE
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Move Closer to Playoffs From Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Tustin Sweeps Way to Foothill Volleyball Title
TENNIS / JERRY CROWE : For Graf, This Season Is a Relief JERRY CROWE
Three Trainers Say That Horses Tested Positive : Santa Anita: Hennig, McAnally and Mandella deny wrongdoing, believe that incidents somehow occurred during training at Hollywood Park. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Once Again, Olajuwon Proves He's a Fast Finisher From Associated Press
NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Southland's Irgun Wins the Gotham From Associated Press
SOCCER : U.S. Sharp, but Settles for 2-2 Tie ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exodus Baffles Ecklund DANA HADDAD
Paredes Will Leave Bishop Amat From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : He's No Bo, but This Jackson Is Ready to Go for White Sox ROSS NEWHAN
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mission Goes on Offensive Tear in Sweep
Question Marks Punctuate Rams' Stormy Off-Season : Analysis: Quarterback situation might be solved, but there still are the issues of free-agent linemen and the draft. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Garagiola Takes Cuts for Baseball's Needy DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENTS : San Bernardino Doesn't Have Enough in Reserve in Division II Final, 89-56 Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : EAST REGIONAL : Boston College, Florida Are Still Standing GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Impatience Hurt Missouri, Coach Says : West Regional: Stewart cites poor shot selection for the Tigers' 29-for-83 performance. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Arizona Guards Silence Critics, 92-72 : West Regional: Stoudamire (27 points) and Reeves (26) fuel victory over Missouri. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 7-4 Leap by Fischer Is One for the Books : Track and field: Camarillo senior sets area mark, moves to eighth place on all-time high school list. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workman Suspended; 8 Knicks Fined Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : He's Eager to Leave His Mark MIKE DOWNEY
BUSINESS
Justice Panelli Joins Arbitration Service
Butte: Out of the Pits : City Reaping a Bonanza as Old Mine Oozes Poisons FLORENCE WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Williams is a freelance writer in Steamboat Springs, Colo
Q & A : Loan Rules Can Be Bent for Some Home Buyers KATHY M. KRISTOF
VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT : Hi Senator! What's the Good Euphemism? ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT writes about banking, health care and other national issues from The Times' Washington bureau
Koll Says It May Owe $21 Million in Back Taxes
Excess Savings May Still Be Insured CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Riordan Looks a Spendthrift By Not Keeping Thrifty in L.A.
A Stable Mexico Still Grappling With Change JAMES FLANIGAN
HMO is Cheaper Without Medicare
THE CHANGING FACE OF AVIATION : Flying in Formation : U.S., Foreign Airlines Glide Into New Markets by Pairing Up JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI's Honda Probe Is No Big Surprise to Industry : Inquiry: Thirteen former executives, including seven who lived in O.C., are charged in connection with alleged kickbacks and bribes. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slavery is Challenge to Disney's History
Computer Literacy as Office Leveler
REAL ESTATE
Actor Lands in Santa Monica RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Extra 'Non-Refundable' Deposit Legal? Special to The Times; This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif
One Project Leads to Next . . . to a Hot Tub EVELYN DELANY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; When not hot-tubbing or free-lance writing, Delany, a resident of Pismo Beach, has another life as a member of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
Law Takes Aim at Preventing Lead-Paint Hazards STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools, Orderly Growth Attract Buyers : Thousand Oaks: City on eastern edge of Ventura County offers clean air, ocean breezes and safe neighborhoods--at a price. KATHY A. PRICE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Price is a free-lance writer who lives in Santa Barbara
YOUR MORTGAGE : Guidelines Aim to Reduce Loan Discrimination KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group
Efficient Outdoor Security Lights JAMES DULLEY, Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant
Living With Lead's Risk : For homeowners with lead hazards, finding a qualified contractor is not easy. Conventional paint-removal methods, such as sanding and scraping, spread toxic dust. Stephanie O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; O'Neill is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
FOOD
Easter Eggs : Eggs From the East BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easter Eggs : Artie and the Lost Harem: An Egg Story MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Easter Eggs : The Breakfast Brik ROSE DOSTI, Dosti is the author of the recently released "Mideast & Mediterranean Cuisines" (Fisher Books: 1993; $9.95, 144 pp)
Easter Eggs : Dwntn Adj: 1-Rm Coop, City View JUDITH SIMS, Sims is an assistant editor at The Los Angeles Times Magazine
Easter Eggs : Beyond Sunny-Side-Up
Easter Eggs : Eggs From Scratch JUDITH SIMS
OPINION
Obsessed with the Hunt : Only the Word 'Water' Makes These Two Scandals Similar Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
A Rape in Sacramento : Anti-smoking bill is ravaged by amendments backed by the tobacco lobby
PERSPECTIVE ON EMPLOYMENT : Meet the Nimble New Middle Class : Lifetime factory jobs may be dead, but the people who can keep technology humming are in the catbird seat. ROBERT B. REICH, Robert B. Reich is U.S. labor secretary. and
There's More to U.S.-China Ties Than Human Rights Henry A. Kissinger, Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger frequently writes for The Times.
How Colosio Can Be Honored Carlos Fuentes, Carlos Fuentes' most recent book is "The Orange Tree" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux).
Washington Is Best Chance for Peace in Middle East Howard R. Teicher, Howard R. Teicher, author of "Twin Pillars to Desert Storm: America's Flawed Vision in the Middle East from Nixon to Bush" (Morrow), served on the staff of the National Security Council from 1982-87.
Obsessed with the Hunt : With Media in Unbridled Pursuit, Could Anyone Get Out Alive? Nicholas von Hoffman, Nicholas von Hoffman, a columnist on the Washington Post during the Watergate investigation, is author of "Citizen Cohn," a life of Roy Cohn, and "Capitalist Fools" (Doubleday). He is now writing a play.
Guiding Star for Economic Progress
Universal Health Coverage for America? Depends How You Define It : POLITICAL FORECAST
Let's Look at This One More Time, OK? : D.A.'s budget looks like a walking trauma unit
Dr. Lucile Jones
More Women in LAPD
Superfund Cleanup
The Law That Brought the Criminal-Justice System to Its Knees Charles L. Lindner, Charles L. Lindner is former president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn.
City Hall Parlance
Day Laborers in Ladera Heights
Can Mexico's Ruling Political Party Save the State, and Itself, From Balkanization? Victor Perera, Victor Perera is author of "Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy" (California) and co-author, with Robert D. Bruce, of "Last Lords of Palenque: The Lacandon Mayas of the Mexican Rain Forest" (California).
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Manuel Camacho : The Negotiator on Chiapas Navigates Mexico's Dangerous Shoals Sergio Munoz, Sergio Munoz is the editor of Nuestro Tiempo, The Times' weekly Spanish-language edition. He interviewed Manuel Camacho Solis in his office near the Mexican White House.
Series on AIDS
A Fable for Our Troubled Times : Rebirth: After fire and rain, riots and quakes, a New Age dawneth for Malibites, Bevites. SHELDON TEITELBAUM, Sheldon Teitelbaum is a Los Angeles-based senior writer for the Jerusalem Report.
Ames Affair Blurs the Circles Within Circles of Intelligence : Spies: A Soviet agent operating within the CIA now forces analysts to retrace many treacherous passages down the hall of mirrors. Thomas Powers, Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" (Knopf)
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