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What happened on May 06, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Early Warning
Pop Music Review : Salt-N-Pepa Sure Know How to Spice Things Up By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : Rare 'Entertainment!' : Latest MGM Compilation Shows How Great the Grand Days Were By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION Looking at the World: National Geographic's... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Home Entertainment : 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Video Selling Like Wildfire By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 2,000 Years of 'Being' Go Awry By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movie Review : 'Slate's' Reach Exceeds Grasp but Has Some Good Laughs By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : Almodovar's 'Kika': Freewheeling Parable By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : Kazan's 'Dream Lover': A Harrowing Little Thriller By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurants : A Taste of Mexico City in Los Feliz By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : 'Mr. Write': A Playwright Falls in Love By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theatre Review : 'Visit' a Bristling Tale About Quality of Justice By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Review : The Most Humane Mikado Tells Some Tales By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Dance Review : Solymosi and Benjamin Pair in Second 'Mayerling' By Lewis Segal
Theatre Review : 'Beckett' a Respectful Staging of Early Works By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : '3 Ninjas' Shows Concern for Values By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Reba's Making Her Move By Dennis Hunt
Home Entertainment : Alexander Is Gold at End of CD 'Rainbow' By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
National Video Rentals : 'Fugitive' Just Keeps on Running By Dennis Hunt
Art Review : Views of Vietnamese American Psyche By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Home Entertainment : Images of Motherhood on Laser Disc By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Graham' Thoughtful Portrait of the Master By Lewis Segal
TV REVIEWS : Mixed Offerings in 'Independent Eye' By Chris Willman
Solymosi and Benjamin Pair in Second 'Mayerling' By Lewis Segal
Down-to-Earth Bass Player : Jazz: KTLA Skycam reporter Jennifer York remains upbeat about her two loves, despite the long hours. She will perform on Saturday at the music festival in Irvine. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Theatre / Jan Herman : SCR Contest Ends, May Become Biennial Event By Jan Herman
Sit Down for 8 Long Hours of 'Stand' By Howard Rosenberg
Alone, Amazed and a Muse : Away From the Band, Kristin Hersh Surprises Herself With Acoustic Acclaim and Raw Honesty By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California Playwrights Competition By Jan Herman
He's Playing 2nd Fiddle to a Mouse : Music: As Barry Silverman pieces together classic accompaniment, the Disney animation almost runs away with it. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Richard Robert Redlin Looks Forward to a Different Role : Acting: The disabled actor will play a unique part in 'Hart to Hart,' but he wants to portray ordinary characters who just happen to use crutches or wheelchairs. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Strengthening Dollar Calms Stocks, Bonds : Markets: Administration's intervention is a success. The Dow average closes down 1.78 points in subdued trading. From Times Wire Services
Nowadays, Most Americans Know a Little About a Latte : Trends: It started in the Pacific Northwest. Today boutique roasters are thriving nationwide. From Reuters
Strengthening Dollar Calms Stocks, Bonds : Markets: Administration's intervention is a success. Many traders stay sidelined ahead of April employment data. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Camel 'Collector's Packs' Have Anti-Smoking Activists Fuming : Tobacco: R.J. Reynolds' action is seen as an attempt to lure youngsters. Company insists its motives are pure. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Buyers Are Caught in a Race With Rising Rates : Real estate: As loan costs climb, ownership will elude some who waited. Adjustable-rate mortgages can help. By David W. Myers and Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Alarmed Industry Reacts to a Threat : Home Security Companies Win Washington Battle By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler Plans Electric Version of Minivan : Environment: It says the vehicles will meet state's 1998 zero-emissions rule, but it warns that battery technology is lagging and buying may be lukewarm. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE ECONOMY : Analysts Call Leap in Labor Costs an Aberration From Associated Press
THE ECONOMY : Early Easter Blamed in Lackluster Retail Results From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cherokee Dons Brand-New Look : Apparel Company Will Test Back-to-Basics Line in Summer By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Your Money : Spinoff of Unit Has Jefferies Stock Flying High By Tom Petruno
Your Money : Some Foods Give New Label Law the Slip By Denise Gellene
Fired Trader Seeks Release of Funds From Associated Press
SEC Chairman Says Agency Needs a Bigger Budget From Reuters
COMPANY TOWN : The Flub Behind New Line's 'Mask' By Alan Citron
Company Town By Amy Harmon
Company Town
COMPANY TOWN : EMI Names Gene Rumsey VP of National Accounts
COMPANY TOWN : Fox Heats Up the Animation Wars : Movies: Heavyweight Don Bluth discusses the deal that will bring him and Gary Goldman home from Ireland. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town : Video Facts
Brothers Hooking Customers With Baja-Style Tacos By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING : Federal Regulators Hit Corporate Bank With Cease-and-Desist Order Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Disk Drive Maker Lays Off 103 at Anaheim Plant
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Pension Fund to Invest in Local Homes : Real estate: CalPERS will provide $20 million for a 2,500-house development in Rancho Santa Margarita. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
FHP Posts 16.7% Jump in Third-Quarter Profit
Orange-Based Dispute Resolution Firm Agrees to Merger By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foundation Health Corp.: The Sacramento-area health care...
Ingram Micro Inc.: The worldwide computer distributor...
Presley Cos. Revises Loss to $64 Million
NEWS
We're Just One Giant Boot Camp By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Rough Waters
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Reading Boost
THE GOODS : On Their Minds
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: If you could be invisible for a day, where would you go and what would you do? Responses gathered by Joslin Gemsch, Capistrano Valley; Tricia Michels, Fountain Valley; Leeza Duong, Santiago; Luke Fenchel, University; Julie Brighton, Esperanza; Mona Hanouni, Loara; Judy Tsai, Huntington Beach; Jessica Ming, Orange Lutheran; Hallie Kim, Brea Olinda; Michele Pham, Trabuco Hills; Jennifer Tobkin, Villa Park; Nicole West, Laguna Hills; Christine Monette, Rosary; Kiran Jain, El Dorado; Robert Wenzel, Irvine; Tina Toochinda, Dana Hills
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Lack of Familiarity Breeds Racism and Hate By Nina Tunac, \o7 Nina Tunac is a student at Troy High School in Fullerton, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Oracle. \f7
Fight Misery by Knowing Yourself
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Haunting Journey Back to an Era When Doves Cried : GRAND DAYS \o7 by Frank Moorhouse\f7 ; Pantheon $24, 592 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Publishers Gear Up for Big Book Season By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday. His column is published Fridays
Meeting of Gay Minds : Two authors want to start a workshop to 'bring about a sense of connection and security' for gay and lesbian writers. Robert Peters, a UCI professor, is also looking for feedback on his work on the sex life of J. Edgar Hoover. By Dennis Mclellan
Quayle Comes Out Swinging : In His New Book, the Ex-Vice President Dissects the Past and Tries to Clear the Way for a Shot at the White House By Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
An Intimate Connection : Motherhood: What does one generation of women give to the next? For an Altadena family, it's love and the strength to make their daughters' lives better. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Down to Earth : Education: The goal of a high school agriculture program is to help students develop confidence, self-esteem and interpersonal as well as hands-on skills. By Hanna Fullmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES \o7 Hanna Fullmer is a sophomore at Fullerton Union High School. \f7
THE GOODS : Mixed Reviews for Consumer Car 'Bible' By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : CYBURBIA : In Fantasy Ball, the Computer Is a Real Team Player By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Flower Power : To Make Mom's Day, Be Organized, Flexible
Teacher's Pet Project: Keeping Students in College : Education: Armando Sanchez lends moral support and provides information and skills so they will become graduates, not dropouts. By Leila Cobo Hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hello, Frances--and Goodby, Yuppie Names : Families: Parents are reaching back into history and ancestry to give their infants simple, solid appellations. By Suzanne L. Maclachlan, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Excerpts From 'Standing Firm' By Elizabeth Mehren
DMV Computers
Subsidies for Electric Cars
Border Patrol
Religion and Science
Kathleen Brown
Controversy Over CLAS Tests
Caning
Voters Have 4 Days to Register
RETURNING FAVOR: Vladimir A. Yakovlev, deputy mayor of St... By Dennis Mcclellan and Kevin Johnson and David Haldane
ROBBING PETER: County elections officials are recruiting... By Kenneth R. Weiss
Shocked by Tape of King Beating, Gates Testifies By Linda Deutsch, ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIRTY WATER: Tony Valentino made the charts in 1966. These... By Michael Arkush
Peace Corps to Pull Out of Embattled Sierra Leone Reuters
Girl, 13, Charged With Trying to Get Father Killed Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : U.S. Links Blast, Kahane Murder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Upholds New York Abortion Restriction Law From Associated Press
Puerto Rico Starts Water Rationing Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : OREGON : Native Americans to Fish Again at Falls From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Firefighters Win Reverse Bias Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Boston Officials Warn Racist Group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Harry Biederman; Economist
Judge Charles Litwin; OKd Disputed Blue Line Route
Palestinians, Israel Troops Share Sense of Liberation By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assault Weapons Ban Clears House by Slim Margin : Congress: Last-minute decisions by lawmakers produce dramatic 216-214 outcome. Vote is seen as victory for Clinton and major defeat for the NRA. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport-Mesa Schools May Boycott CLAS Test : Education: Most board members find some of the reading and writing segments to be objectionable. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assault Weapons Ban Clears House by Slim Margin : Congress: Last-minute decisions by lawmakers produce dramatic 216-214 outcome. Vote is seen as victory for Clinton and major defeat for the NRA. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Videotape Shocked Him, Gates Testifies By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ballot Fraud Casts Shadow on S. Africa Vote By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Youth Is Caned; Doctor Says He's OK By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Blaze Suspects Taken Off Active Duty : Arson: The two firefighters have not yet been charged. Sheriff says investigators believe they have the right men. By Robert J. Lopez and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Doing Time in a Jail for Old-Timers : 'Old Man's Dorm' inmates enjoy camaraderie, bingo and free nursing care. Cost of their convalescent home behind bars raises concerns about the wave of elderly prisoners expected under 'three strikes.' By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ghastly Accident Tests Skill of Doctors, Victim's Pluck : Medicine: Patsy Bogle's hair snagged in an industrial blender. Surgeons took five hours to reattach her scalp. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Furor Continues to Build Over State's CLAS Exams : Schools: Critics insist tests invade privacy and convey inappropriate ideas. But support remains generally strong. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Furor Builds Over Methods Used in Exams By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Governor's Race Ignoring Budget : Politics: It may be the most pressing issue facing California. But Wilson, his leading challengers and Democratic legislators are all acting as if an anticipated $5-billion shortfall just won't happen. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huffington Urges New Tax Breaks for Charitable Gifts By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Seen as a Conservative--Usually : Supreme Court: Nominee Kathryn Werdegar is expected to fit in with the state's justices but occasionally go her own way, especially on women's issues. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
UC Officials Look for Way to Save Redwood Grove : Land use: University will investigate legality of rejecting all bids on the 410 acres it has put up for sale. The move comes in response to criticism of planned transfer to timber company. By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Market Research Congressional Style By Alan C. Miller
Senate Rebuke of Clinton on Bosnia Likely : Policy: A dozen Democrats are ready to support a GOP measure lifting the arms embargo on the Muslim-led government. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Completes Policy on Peacekeeping By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnia Demands U.N. Envoy Quit, Alleging He Aided Serbs Associated Press
World Perspective : Connecting England and France : Eurotunnel
WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : American Arrested in Stasi Spy Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Taiwan Chief Pays Briefest of Visits From Times Staff and Wire Reports
North, South Yemen Factions Blow Up Feud Into Civil War From Associated Press
U.S. Woman Flogged in Tehran, Paper Says Reuters
Palestinians Feeling Money Squeeze By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLO Appears Unprepared to Exercise Authority Now : Mideast: Officials have not yet been named to run essential services. It will be weeks before Palestinian police are deployed. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribal Leaders Meet, Voice Sovereignty Concerns By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Clinic Access Bill Clears House : Legislation: The measure, passed in wake of attacks, would make it a federal crime to bar entry or to use violence against staff or patients. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Bill Approval Enrages Many Valley Firearms Enthusiasts By Miguel Bustillo and Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Can-Do President Under a Can't-Win Character Cloud : Performance: Clinton's policy achievements are his best weapons against questions about his private ethics. But the past keeps intruding on the present. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Supreme Court Nomination 'Won't Be Long,' Clinton Says By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measure Targets Variety of Guns Associated Press
THE CALIFORNIA LEARNING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM EXAMS: A GROWING FUROR : Test's Method Gets Students Talking--and Thinking : Education: Unlike most exams, CLAS rules permit sharing of answers and opinions. Despite initial nervousness, some South Gate eighth-graders even call it fun. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Mrs. Clinton, on TV, Talks of Policy, and Life in White House Associated Press
White House to Give Fiske All Files on Foster : Whitewater: Special counsel is said to be focusing on actions of Clinton aides in aftermath of death. Subpoena also includes ex-aide Nussbaum. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Moves to Curb Gifts From Lobbyists By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rostenkowski Charges Compiled The Washington Post
Lawmakers Protesting Haitian Repatriation Arrested Reuters
Fire Victims Stunned by Arson Allegations By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Species of Dinosaur Found Fossilized Near South Pole From Reuters
Health Centers Offer Free Immunizations for Toddlers
Urban Cowboy Alert : * The 150 students from nine colleges will compete in the other three Rs--ropin', ridin' and rasslin'--at the annual Pierce College rodeo. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Jeff Prugh is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : 'Adieu' to a Songwriter : * Veteran actor-singer Noel Harrison will pay a musical tribute to Jacques Brel, one of France's best-known entertainers, at a new theater in Studio City. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind This Great Man Is a Woman : * In '221 B Baker Street,' Sherlock Holmes is a female detective who hides her true sexual identity. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Digging Out a History : * Joe Lucas' solo show 'Once a Man, Twice a Boy' draws on family memories for an intimate telling of miners' struggles. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : It's Rough Sailing for 'Pirates' Tales of Past, Present : * Ineffective play tells story of a notorious woman who lived on the seas as a man, and a present-day teacher's view of her. By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
Giving Mixed Messages : * The Woodbury University show mingles the work of 15 artists inspired by ideas and elements as varied as feminism, furniture and landscaping. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
Cover Story : They're Doing All That Just to Go to the : PROM : Efforts to keep costs low often clash with students' craving for a ritzy event. By Brian Vander Brug / The Times. and Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
And a Little Help in the Date Department By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From Grunge to Glitz : * Fashion show lets kids try different styles and hairdos before big event. By Rebecca Howard Rebecca Howard..Bd: Special To The Times
Nature's Treasure Isle : * A trip to Santa Barbara Island offers a glimpse of what it's like to be completely in the wilds. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
A Giant Step to Safety : * The L.A. Zoo spends $1.2 million renovating its elephant barn to provide more protection for keepers. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fit for a Kid : * Children's apparel store seeks to keep the markup down on clothes from Europe, Canada and the United States. By Geri Cook
Ravioli: Check Your Attitude at the Door By Cherie Saunders
VALLEY VOGUE / CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS : Short Is the Mane Attraction : * The cutting-edge look for the summer is a compromise between the bob and the Gomer Pyle craze. Braids are an option for those who keep it long. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion and beauty for The Times. \f7
Look Like a Million for Free : * Avoid high beauty salon prices by letting makeup artists and hair stylists experiment on you. Or you could get a bargain-basement cut at a school. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Catching the Spirit of Italy : * The Ca' del Sole offers attractive wine and appetizer lists, but the pastas on the huge menu are hit-or-miss. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
The Full Range : Tenor saxophonist Gordon Brisker keeps busy by changing formats, from post-be-bop to Big Band shows. He also composes classical and jazz pieces. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Introducing--the East L.A. Warehouse of Fame! As the whole... By Steve Harvey
Standing Up Against Madness
SINGAPORE WATCH : Barbaric, at Four or Six
An Angeleno on the Short List? : Vilma S. Martinez would be a strong candidate for U.S. Supreme Court
More Heat on Haiti's Cohorts : Those circumventing sanctions must be targeted
Maybe It Takes a Con to See the Con in 'Three Strikes' : Crime: Wilson's election-year get-tough stance will only further brutalize the system. By Leslie Vernon White, \o7 Leslie Vernon White's perjury conviction in 1990 arose from his role as a jailhouse informant; his "whistle-blowing" about giving false testimony in return for leniency led to a Los Angeles County Grand Jury investigation and report critical of the district attorney's and sheriff's offices. \f7
Muzzled in a Nursing Home, the Spirit Is Extinguished : Health reform: For many people with disabilities, the inclusion of home-based care is what matters most. By Mike Ervin, \f7 and \o7 Mike Ervin is a writer and disability-rights activist with ADAPT--American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today.
PERSPECTIVE ON RWANDA : Before the Bloodletting, and After : Under the guise of ethnicity, zealots foster prejudice and incite murder to pursue a political agenda in what was a poor but peaceful country. By Jeffrey Lite, \o7 Jeffrey Lite is a senior Foreign Service officer with the United States Information Agency in Washington. \f7
Ballot Sponsors to Be Credited in Bid to Raise Funds : Politics: Innovative program garners praise but raises questions about commercializing democracy. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Leads Develop in Wildfire Inquiries : Arson: Files remain open on four blazes that hit Ventura County last year. Heavy workload has sidetracked some investigators. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advisory Group Criticizes Fire Department : Report: Although the panel's evaluation echoes a 1993 county audit, it is not as critical. Supervisors will consider study next week. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Airports Chief Faces a Weighty Issue : Aviation: The recently named administrator must decide whether a restored, 72,000-pound transport is too big to use the Camarillo runway. By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposed Contracts Anger Union : Colleges: Critics say plan would burden the district with debt and insulate top management from budget cuts. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : State's 1st Lady to Be at Youth Summit By Peggy Y. Lee
OXNARD : Cinco de Mayo Festivities Are Held at College By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Jury Deadlocks in Man's Murder Trial By Dwayne Bray
OXNARD : 2nd Man Charged in '92 Rape-Slaying By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Police Block Party to Feature 180 Booths By Peggy Y. Lee
MOORPARK : Council OKs Plan to Build 552 Homes By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Woman Accused of Molestation Posts Bail By Phyllis W. Jordan
SIMI VALLEY : Report on Police Accident Released By Mack Reed
Career Fair Explains Youth Job Options
Prayer Day Speakers Urge Healing U. S. Ills By Kay Saillant
Musicians to Be Allowed to Unionize By Christina Lima
Scholarships Offered for Business Camp By Maia Davis
Green Light Given to Flood Basin Work : Newbury Park: The county must monitor the effects of the pumping on a nearby wetland. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seminar Backers Hope to Take a Bite Out of Crime : Thousand Oaks: Daylong session Saturday will incorporate suggestions on making the city safer. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Admitted Striking Daughter in Face, Deputy Testifies : Courts: Charlotte Russo, accused of child abuse, also refused to promise not to strike the girl again, jury is told. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
GOP Candidates Split on Guns, Abortion : Forum: The trio seeking Beilenson's seat also show much unanimity on several other federal issues. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Campaign Calendar
Police Return Baby Kidnaped From Mother's Hospital Room By Shawn Hubler and Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Lifeguards, Fire Services Merged : Budget: Action allows use of funds from Fire Protection District. But supervisors intend to keep seeking money from cities and the state for a portion of safety costs. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 28TH SENATE DISTRICT : Even at 84, Dills Isn't the Retiring Kind By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homicide Down 30% From 1993 : Crime: All other serious offenses except rape also showed declines in Los Angeles compared with the same period last year, LAPD statistics show. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTURY CITY : Faye Dunaway Offered Lead in 'Sunset Boulevard'
WESTWOOD : UCLA Drops Charges Against Student Protesters
VENICE : Apartment Guard Arrested in Killing of Teen-Ager
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets Life for Killing of Armored Car Guard
LOS ANGELES : $10,000 Reward Offered for Clues to Celes King Assault
LOS ANGELES : Roseanne Arnold Sued by Former Manager
LOS ANGELES : Woman Dies After Being Accidentally Shot by Son
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : Distraught Man Barricades Himself in Car at Cemetery
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Should 'Inmate Bill of Rights' Be Modified? By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aids In Los Angeles County Researcher: Tracy Thomas
Voter Registration By Nona Yates
Providing the Key to Unlock Hope By Ron Harris
Explosive Situation : When Bomb Squad Is Called, Police Car Lot Is No Place for a Briefcase By Chau Lam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$7 Million in Quake Aid Earmarked for Elderly : Relief: Money will be used to continue programs including cleanup, helping senior citizens find housing in the Valley and legal assistance. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Reduces Spying Sentence of FBI Agent \o7 Associated Press\f7
Workers Unearth Body in San Marino Yard
Both Sides of Assault Weapon Issue Had McKeon in Their Sights By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Assembly Contenders Come Out Slinging : Campaign: As the primary nears, the candidates for the 70th District nomination are increasingly on the offensive--and the defensive. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Fighting Her Way Back : Teresa Arguello Goes Into the Ring With New Confidence By Danielle A. Fouquette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Key Disneyland Executive Will Retire in August : Business: Ronald K. Dominguez started his career as a ticket taker. His family home was where park now stands. By Matt Lait and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vasquez Got 94 Guests Into Funeral for Nixon : Protocol: Other supervisors attended but did not bring guests. Vasquez sat with dignitaries, unlike colleagues. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Hundreds Observe National Prayer Day By Shelby Grad
Countywide : County Celebrates Mexican Culture By Aileen Cho
SANTA ANA : Magic Kingdom Will Make Tickets Appear
CYPRESS : Suspect Held in Rape Attempt on Girl, 7 By Brian Ray Ballou
BUENA PARK : School-Trespass Law Gets Initial Approval By Debra Cano
Orange : School Board Gets New Union Proposal By Martin Miller
GARDEN GROVE : Police Honor Five Fallen Colleagues By Greg Hernandez
Countywide : Podiatrists Give Poor Much-Needed Shoes By Mimi Ko
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Moves to Screen Aid Recipients By Bill Billiter
ANAHEIM : Police Assn. Alters Efforts Against Daly By Martin Miller
COSTA MESA : No One at OCC Tests Positive for Active TB By Mark I. Pinsky
NEWPORT BEACH : Residents Fighting Fast-Food Plans By Bob Elston
FULLERTON : Eateries Could Face Fee for Sidewalk Use By Mimi Ko
County Housing Agency Gets Grand Jury Criticism : Government: Panel's report cites problems ranging from inefficiency to rude employees. But it lauds staff's 'commitment.' By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Relief Effort to Aid Rwandans By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Madam Gets 3 Years' Probation : Court: Investigation shows that the woman, who pleaded guilty to living in a house of prostitution, was not the ringleader. By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Special Districts Set to Merge Next Year By Len Hall
LAGUNA BEACH : Proposed Theater Gets Council's OK By Leslie Earnest
DANA POINT : Reclaimed Skills Are the Catch of the Day By Frank Messina
On the Next 'Geraldo': Suspects Caught When Appearing on TV By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden Assails UC System Policies, Attracts Hecklers By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tollway Agency May Pay Price for Bypassing the Public By Dana Parsons
Federal Grant to Aid Elderly Victims of Earthquake : Services: Agencies will use the $7 million to address the special needs of senior citizens, including housing, food and mental health. By John Hurst and Jocelyn Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Victory on Cinco de Mayo : Commemoration: Councilman Richard Alarcon succeeds in relating significance of Mexican celebration to young Sylmar students. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Violent Crime in City Drops 20% By Ed Bond
SAN FERNANDO : 135 Buildings to Be Demolished Due to Quake By Miguel Bustillo
SUN VALLEY : Family Care Center Grant Is Rejected By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : School's Families Program Successful By Jennifer Oldham
WOODLAND HILLS : Library Repairs Will Affect Pierce Session By Maki Becker
WEST HILLS : Jewish Centers Form Combined Day Camp By Maki Becker
CALABASAS : Council OKs Holding 1996 Elections in 1997 By Kurt Pitzer
Quake Preparedness Program Launched By Maki Becker
AGOURA : Expansion of Worship House Draws Protest By Eric Slater
Prayer Discussed at Religious Gathering By John Dart
Vigil to Focus on Child Support Issue By Teresa Ann Willis
County Plans Tree Removal, Trimming By Maki Becker
GOP Candidates for Beilenson Seat Split on Gun Ban, Abortion Protests : Forum: But the trio also shows a great deal of unanimity on several other federal issues during a debate in Woodland Hills. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Ordered in Kidnaping, Sexual Assault Case By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
8 Are Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
Unmarked Briefcase Blown Up by Police : Explosion: It was mistakenly left by an officer in the Van Nuys Division parking lot. But officials feared it may have contained a bomb. By Chau Lam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Defendant's Daughter Says Her Stepfather Raped and Beat Her : Court: Nicole Samuels Moroianu testifies she didn't tell anyone for several years. Prosecutors say the man's killer was hired by her mother, Mary Ellen Samuels. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Trustees Won't Reverse CLAS Decision : Education: Antelope Valley board meets with attorney and says it will not give the controversial test. State has said it would seek a court order. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Hart High Drops Plan to Grade Portions of State Assessment Test By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officers Find Mortar Round During Drug Raid By Sharon Moeser
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Road to Be Renamed for Smokey Bear
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Injured, Freeway Closed After 3 Big Rigs Collide By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 1 Inmate Shot by Guard, Another Hurt in Racial Brawl at Prison : Violence: Fighting breaks out between black and Latino prisoners at the Lancaster facility. By Sharon Moeser and Chip Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Vote Delayed on Shopping Center Near Santa Clarita By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Jury Told of Defendant's Role in Slaying By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Work Begins on Quake-Damaged Valencia Library : Recovery: Officials say the building could be closed for up to eight months to remove asbestos and restore the interior. Bracing will be added. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Dodgers Hold Off Giants in 9th By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leftwich Does Right by Angels By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : SuperSonics Have Had Enough of Denver From Associated Press
GOLF : Kite, Sutton Tied for Lead \o7 Associated Press\f7
Journeyman Goes Psycho Over Taunt By Mal Florence
KMPC Simply Didn't Go the XTRA Mile, and Now It's Gone By Larry Stewart
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers, Richter Getting Used to Shutouts From Associated Press
The Mighty Fall on Clay at Hamburg, Pinehurst From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Curtis Lauded for Clutch Defensive Plays By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Curtis Lauded for Clutch Defensive Plays By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Viola Is Put on 60-Day Disabled List \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Saberhagen Picks Up Where He Leaves Off From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell Put on 15-Day Disabled List By Maryann Hudson
VOLLEYBALL / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bruins, the Best in the West, Also the Only Team From West By Scott Horner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Sea Kings Earn Share of the Title By Michael Itagaki
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Esperanza Boys, Girls Dominate By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Mission Viejo Beats El Toro, Clinches Berth at Section Meet By Melanie Neff
Roundup
Tennis Roundup
Slater Among Surfers Expected at Team Event By Mike Reilley
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Southern California Christian Must Forfeit Eight Victories By Michael Itagaki
Stanford volleyball player Matt Fuerbringer, a former...
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / LON EUBANKS : Garrido Hopes Baseball Team Has Heard Wake-Up Call By Lon Eubanks
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Two Days of Betting on Kentucky Derby Set By Bob Mieszerski
Romero Wins Title at Olympic By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top-seeded Todd Martin breezed past Christian Bergstrom... From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Magnolia Takes Advantage of Errors to Upset Savanna By Heather Stevens
Prep Softball Roundup By Martin Henderson
Prep Softball Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Clinches Tie for Conference Baseball Title By Steve Kresal
Pierce Torpedoed by Clutch Double : College baseball: Valley's Gonzalez drives home two in the eighth, denies Brahmas the South title, 7-5. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdugo Hills Answers the Bell in First Round : High school softball: Dons get only one hit, but defending City Section 3-A champions prevail, 1-0. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth's LaCour Offers Reseda a Hand, Gets Fist in Return : High school baseball: All-City shortstop punched in the stomach and knocked down during postgame ceremony. By Steve Elling and Dana Haddad
Granada Hills Wins Match but Sees Red By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
CSUN's Heitmann Named Volleyball All-American
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Canyons Rides Kiester's Cycle Past Glendale, 11-9
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Down by 3, Burbank Rallies in 7th
A Little Respect, Please? : Chavez's Conqueror Frankie Randall Still Chafing at Boxing's Refusal to Acknowledge His Greatest Triumph By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Derby Looking Like a Kentucky Bullfight : Horse racing: Favorite draws No. 4 post, but owner of Ulises says it won't be easy. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Too Much of a Bad Thing By Mike Downey
Coach Admits Taking Money for Field Use : High schools: Scyphers' acceptance of check violates policy. By Jeff Fletcher and Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fuller Returns as Pepperdine Coach : College basketball: San Diego State athletic director calls Waves' actions 'unethical.' By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilkinson Gets Biggest Bonus, $14.4-Million Deal By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada, Sweden to Have Rematch in World Hockey Semifinals From Associated Press
Hundreds of Thousands in Brazil Say a Final Farewell to Senna \f7 and \o7 Associated Press
Fabregas' Defense a Bonus for Angels By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somehow, the Yale Raiders Doesn't Have Right Sound By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four More World Cup Games Sold Out \o7 Associated Press\f7
Canyon Softball Benefits From Lindenberg's Maturity By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katella Coach Pushes Player, Knocks Down Official, Is Ejected By Martin Henderson
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Wlodarczyk Getting Chapman Track, Cross-Country Up to Speed By Martin Beck
Kicking, Hitting, It's All the Same to This Player : College volleyball: Ring moves smoothly from high school soccer stardom to similar status in a different sport at Pierce. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Freshman Transferring to Rhode Island
Dissident Titan Athletes Will Still Press Claims : Cal State Fullerton: Resignation of Athletic Director Shumard doesn't alter their plans. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball Officially Supports Scyphers By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents to Meet With Principal By Jeff Fletcher
Tired of Hype, Jackson Challenges Lewis Tonight \o7 Associated Press\f7
He Can Dish and He Can Set the Table
Dodgers Survive at 'Stick : Baseball: Martinez strong for eight, then Dreifort saves the day in ninth after a 9-3 lead turns into a 9-6 scare. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Magical Mile : Forty Years Ago Today, Britain's Roger Bannister Was First to Break the Four-Minute Barrier By Bud Greenspan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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