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What happened on May 22, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Organist, Prof. Ronald Huntington Dies
Virtual Reality Gives Wheelchair Students Realistic--but Safe--Lessons : Therapy: Computer program that helps train fighter pilots and tank drivers is helping the disabled learn how to navigate and communicate more effectively. JEFF BARNARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AIDS Patients Call 'Miracle' a Medical Hoax : Lawsuit: Plaintiffs, including nine HIV-infected men, say they were human guinea pigs in an experiment with a useless drug. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Fair Celebrates Americana, Quake Recovery CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
19-Year-Old Fatally Shot by Police : San Fernando: The victim had threatened his family and officers with a kitchen knife, authorities say. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACLU Stance on Camera-Toting Cops Warrants Support DANA PARSONS
Keep Cards Coming In, From Ei$nerland SCOTT HARRIS
For Comedians, Timing Is Everything : Understandably, This Comic's Stunt Didn't Sit Well With Burbank Fire Officials
Valley Commentary : Our Suspicious Minds : Neighborhood Watchers know you can't be too careful in Los Angeles' crime-ridden suburbs these days. The little old lady next door says she's baking cookies, but can she prove it? STAN SELLERS, Stan Sellers is an actor and comedian
What Being a Scout Is All About : Annual Event Draws 30,000 for a Full Day of Fun and Education LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
Muslims Celebrate Festival With Prayer, Food : Gathering: About 7,000 worshipers gather in Fountain Valley for Eid al-Adha, the day after their most important worldwide religious event. BRIAN BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Home for the Homeless? Good Start! : * Westminster Leaders Deserve Credit for Compassion; Let's All Go With That Idea
OXNARD : Driver Crashes Into Car Parked on Street SCOTT HADLY
Obituary
Blaze at Condo Complex Causes $310,000 in Damage
Sizing Up the People Behind the Candidates BILL BOYARSKY
1,500 Volunteers Mount 2nd Annual Effort to Clean Up L.A. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Choice Is Yours, but It Won't Be Easy : School Visits, Accountability Reports Can Help Parents
150 Gather to Mark Opening of New Home for Patients With AIDS SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Single-Payer Plan Is Needed for Health Care
More Coverage Needed on County Supervisor Race
'Students 1st' Policy
The Headlands Should Be for All to Enjoy
Letting the Public Join El Toro Debate
Valley Commentary : 2 Schools of Thought Emerge From CLAS Debate : The exam is the first one which acknowledges that feelings are a part of critical thinking skills. Analyzing literature is not a clinical skill. CHRIS DAVIS, Chris Davis is a teacher at Crescenta Valley High School in Glendale
Traffic Cops Making Stops on the Info Highway : Computers: 'Flamers' threatened to sink part of Santa Monica's innovative network, so some e-mail message areas are now being monitored. ADRIAN MAHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AIDS Patient Cashes In and Lives On ERNEST SANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAK PARK : Season's 1st Brush Fire Burns 3-Acre Field SCOTT HADLY
A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life : Umberg Won't Gamble With Tainted Money, Returns Contribution Times political writer Gebe Martinez, with contributions from staff writers Eric Bailey and Frank Messina
Woman, 3 Children Escape Unharmed From House Fire
Police Seek Man in Irvine Bank Robbery
Valley Commentary : 2 Schools of Thought Emerge From CLAS Debate : Only feelings this test is generating are frustration and anger. It is secretive, subjective and invasive, and thoroughly ineffective as an evaluation tool. ANNE KEMP HUMMEL, Anne Kemp Hummel of Northridge is a former elementary school science teacher and a former executive director of Discovery Pavilion, a proposed children's science museum
3 County Supervisor Candidates Fill Bill : Steiner, Bergeson, Moulton Patterson Are Solid Choices
COUNTY REPORT / Rebuilding the Economy : Businesses Adapting to a New Climate : Labor: Workers displaced by the devastation of the past four years are shifting gears, striking out on their own or transferring old job skills to new professions. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Shot, 1 Is Critically Wounded During El Rio Party Altercation
Food Donations Brighten Day
Coastal Panel, Long Beach Reach Curfew Compromise JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Female Umpire Becomes Big Hit : South Bay: Ronna Rosemond-Johnson, who nearly quit at one point, is now a respected official at high school baseball and softball games. SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Conrail Track Workers Strike Over Safety Associated Press
Caltrans Did Not Spend Tax Money on a Party
Good for Gobies
Ultrasound Hasn't Been Proven Safe
Parents Want Answers to Questions on CLAS : Education: More and more are losing confidence in the test, and some have requested that their children be exempted, citing the scoring debacles, sensitive topics and the secrecy over exam contents. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Identified in Woman's Fatal Beating Near Bar : Crime: Recently paroled rapist vows to police that he won't go back to prison. Authorities ask for help finding man they describe as 'an extreme danger to society.' ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People vs. Pigeons : Life in The Urban Aviary Research by DAVID BRADY / Los Angeles Times
ELECTIONS / CONGRESSIONAL RACES : GOP Contest to Challenge Beilenson Is a Tight Race CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micor Editorial Didn't Consider All Factors
VENTURA HARBOR : Rescue of 3 Nearly Turns Into Disaster SCOTT HADLY
Sepulveda Basin Is Wrong Site for Dump
OJAI : 2 Youths Charged With Racial Assault TRACY WILSON
THOUSAND OAKS : Gunshots Fired During Party, Authorities Say TRACY WILSON
Realizing Gangbanging Has No Future : A Valley Street Truce Offers an Opportunity to Find Peaceful Alternatives to Gang Life
Animal Lovers Distraught at Bear's Death : Wildlife: Killing in Azusa prompts numerous calls. A majority on a radio talk show seemed to agree with the decision, but police say many were upset. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Citrus Ranches Fearful Over Survival STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigrants Warned of Gangs' Draw for Youths SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON POLITICS : County Has Become Model of Reform but Still Has Work to Do : Citizen interest is the key to avoiding excesses in lobbying, campaign contributions and gift giving to officeholders. SHIRLEY GRINDLE, Shirley Grindle is chairman of the TINCUP Campaign Reform Committee. and
80-Mile, High-Speed Chase Gets Driver Home, Not Free BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roller Hockey Deserves Playing Areas
'Death Futures' May Ease Lives of the Terminally Ill, Proponents Say : Trends: Some ailing individuals sell their life insurance policies at a cut rate to investors, who receive the proceeds when the patient dies. So-called viatication business is growing in popularity. ERNEST SANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daughter in Memory Case Feels Betrayed : Law: The Irvine resident believes jury's decision to side with her father against therapists 'gave him ammunition to attempt to destroy me more.' LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Wanted in Brawl Vanishes With Family : Missing: The Lees have apparently fled their expensive Westlake Village compound, and, possibly, the United States. PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana Man Killed During Search for Party
Casino Developers Putting Their Money on Pomona : Economy: Firm hopes to develop card club in an entertainment complex. Area cities weigh tax revenues versus crime concerns. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Police Officers Patrol on Land, Sea and Air : Law enforcement: The little-known, 55-member force helps to safeguard lives and property in the sprawling harbor. GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rounding 'Em Up : Thousands Join Cowboys at Rancho Santa Margarita Rodeo LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Live to Tell : Teen-Agers From L.A. Schools Pack First District-Sanctioned Gay Prom MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief of UCLA Police Force Named JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Record Crowds Take in Sun, Fun at Strawberry Festival : Oxnard: An estimated 35,000 to 40,000 attend the first-day activities of the 11th annual event at College Park. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Plots Thicken : Gardens: Arleta club's land is flourishing with fruits, vegetables and companionship that links people of many heritages. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Normalcy Still Far Off After the Earthquake
Rams Should Have Earned Fan Loyalty
For the Record
District Should Talk to Parents About Problems
County School Supt. Deserves New Term : * John F. Dean's Vision, Leadership on Key Educational Issues Have Been Exceptional
Preaching Pragmatism on the Bolsa Chica Development Issue
Following Different Roads on Who Should Get Highway Work
Cultural Center Now a Symbol of a Complex Political Debate : El Monte: Some see $3-million facility as a haven for overseas Chinese. But pro-independence Taiwanese loyalists see it as an insult. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : A Mother Who Lost Five Babies : One after another, Waneta Hoyt's children died. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome was blamed. Years later, Hoyt said she killed them--then recanted. Now, she faces murder trial amid a swirl of questions. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motel a Surprise Haven for Mentally Ill : Samaritan: At her transformed rooming house, owner has sheltered, fed and otherwise tried to help hundreds of lost souls for more than 30 years. JEFF DONN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battle of Dien Bien Phu Shaped Southeast Asia : Vietnam: Peasant army of nationalists and communists defeated the French 40 years ago, ending colonial rule and setting stage for U.S. involvement in most divisive war of its history. GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woman's Dream Could Turn to Ashes: AIDS by Insemination : Medicine: Laguna Niguel mother, one of five who contracted HIV through procedure, is suing a West Los Angeles clinic. DEBORAH HASTINGS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tiny Moth Giant Threat to Florida Citrus : Agriculture: The destructive leafminer riddled last year's summer flush, prompting the industry to form a task force to chart a battle plan. Growers are optimistic. IKE FLORES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Focus : The 'Heart' Part : CAROL BURNETT TAKES ON A ROLE THAT DEFIES HER OWN INSTINCTS SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides of Mexico Drug Wars Adore Stolen 4x4s : Law: A song celebrates smugglers' 'Suburban of Death.' San Diego officials demand action to curb thefts. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Photo Policies Focus of Controversy : Law enforcement: Practice violates civil rights, critics say. O.C. officers defend it as anti-gang tool. DOREEN CARVAJAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business: Tisherman Named Top Entrepreneur
SOUTH : Free Classes Offered on Comic Book Art
Fire Closes Seal Beach Pier Again : Landmark: 150 people are trapped on ocean end temporarily while the midsection burns. Some just keep fishing. Electrical wires apparently strike for second time in two years. DOREEN CARVAJAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Roundup
SOCIAL CLIMES : Around Here, Tonya's a Goddess THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Riordan to Speak at Asian Pacific Awards Dinner
'A Few Good Men' Kenneth Turan
What's One More Story to a City in Chaos? ROBIN ABCARIAN
VOLLEYBALL : Loyola Wins Second-Round Match GARY CHAVEZ
LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Parents Can Take Class on Homework
Fire Strands 150 People on Seal Beach Pier DOREEN CARVAJAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARINA DEL REY : Library Is on County Budget-Cutters' List Again JEFF KRAMER
New President Takes Oath of Office in Malawi Reuters
In Alaska, Midnight Can Last Till 4 a.m. BRIAN S. AKRE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Education: Loyola Honors Writer Coleman
Rockfish Recover, Now Face Anglers Associated Press
Ex-Mayor Barry Battles 2 Others in D.C. Comeback Bid from The Washington Post
ATHENS : New, Closer Market Gets Checked Out SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Baseball Roundup WILL ETHERIDGE
Mitchell Predicts Health Care Reform Passage This Year : Legislation: Despite Democrats' disarray and a GOP ad, the Senate majority leader says final version will resemble Clinton's in principle. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Wait Until Verdict in Jones Case to Lay Blame
Jennings' Anti-Nixon Stance
Prosecutors Seek Indictment of Italy's Ex-Premier Andreotti From Times Wire Services
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. : CITY COUNCIL MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Four-Star Films : 'Patton' Charles Champlin
Young May Be in for Surprise: Health Costs EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Fontana Ends Bell Gardens' Season in a Slugfest, 14-8 GARY CHAVEZ
'Seinfeld' Detractor
SOUTH GATE : City Offices to Open on Fridays Again MARY HELEN BERG
U.S. Firm to Aid Czech Reactors, Report Says Associated Press
Soviet Dissident Sakharov's Widow Inaugurates Library : Russia: Yelena Bonner opens archives in building where writer lived. Yeltsin, secret police donate files. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEIMERT PARK : Art Show Features Works of 21 Students
Yemeni President Vows to Retain South's Stronghold From Associated Press
Fans of 'Larroquette'
Mystery Disease Kills Michigan Fish Associated Press
Clinton Wraps Up 2-Day California Visit : Politics: After golf at Riviera, the President flies to Sacramento for Armed Forces Day speech at an air base and a Democratic fund-raiser. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Warns of Sidestream Smoke Perils : Cigarettes: Scientist says young roosters face an increased risk of heart disease after inhaling secondhand tobacco smoke. Results suggest that children could be similarly affected, he says. MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : Garamendi Is Endorsed by Maxine Waters BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Battles Rage in Rwanda as Talks Stall : Africa: Rebels reject U.N. plan to reopen airport in Kigali and launch fierce offensive on government positions. Peacekeepers can do little but take cover. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indonesia Crash Kills 10 Associated Press
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'Masters of Illusion' proves how special those effects really are N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Say Tomato, Biotech Firm Says Bonanza DONNA K.H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH GATE : Grant Will Pay to Add 2 New Officers
Seismic Safety Puts Bernson on Firm Footing on Council HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Pushes Drug Interdiction in Former Soviet Central Asia IAN MacWILLIAM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Embargo of Haiti Begins Associated Press
Questions to Ask the Doctor from Associated Press
Israelis, Palestinians Patrol Jointly in Gaza From Associated Press
North Korea Agrees to Meet Top U.N. Nuclear Inspectors From Associated Press
'Light Sleeper' Michael Wilmington
Baseball Roundup TONY JONES
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Group Takes Peace Message to the Board SANDRA HERNANDEZ
SOUTHEAST AREA : Cities Unite to Boost Chances for Grants MARY HELEN BERG
A True Corvette Lover to Be Buried With His Associated Press
Private Tutor Newest of Status Symbols : Education: Parents seek extra help to give their children an edge. MARY JORDAN, WASHINGTON POST
Dan Quayle Stands Firm When It Comes to Media
Undaunted by Floods of '93, Iowa Farmers Plant Seeds of Their Future : Agriculture: The rivers inundated vast stretches of farmland. But the land survived, and so did its inhabitants. Spring came early; crops are going in. ANN LO LORDO, THE BALTIMORE SUN
TRACK : 2nd Straight City Title Almost in Dons' Grasp : Dorsey exits semifinals with 12 qualifiers and wins its heat in the boys' 1,600-meter relays despite a botched handoff. The finals are Thursday at Birmingham. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Verdict Heats Up Memory Debate : 'I Was Really Hurt by the Verdict' : Reaction: Holly Ramona says the jury's decision will undermine her attempt to recover damages from her father, who she alleges molested her. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Some Woes, Many See El Rio as Their Oasis TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdict Heats Up Memory Debate : Psychology: Experts on both sides of the issue say it will lead to more restrictions on therapists who work with patients' suppressed recollections, as well as more lawsuits. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPRING ROUNDUP : Ramos Wins 3 Medals at Swim Finals ENRIQUE LAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRA Kills Soldier Two Days After British Overture From Associated Press
A Dog's Life? How About Pool, Sun Deck, Soft Rug? HARRY F. ROSENTHAL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : Berman-Waxman Group's Low Profile Puzzles Observers NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lively Newsman, 88, Is Town's Soul JOHN FLESHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Profile of Infected Donor from Associated Press
Israel Ties Abduction to Finding Airman From Times Wire Services
Malibu Fire Witness Seeks Refuge From the Limelight JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JFK Grave Site Sealed Off to Prepare for Onassis Burial : Services: Family's wish for privacy is heeded with military efficiency. Arlington National Cemetery bars public access as resting place is readied. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crocodile Attack Can't Destroy Her Love of Life : Africa: Spirited Missouri woman lost her arm to deadly reptile a year ago. Undaunted, she's preparing to revisit the remote forest in Zaire where she nearly died. JIM SALTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaska Debates Arming Village Officers : Public safety: Rural law officers are closely watching whether the governor will sign a bill that would let residents carry concealed handguns. At present, people over 16 may carry weapons as long as they are visible. ROSANNE PAGANO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tame 'Tales'
CAMPAIGN FOR THE 45TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Front-Runners Stress Their Local Ties : Antonio Villaraigosa says growing up poor gives him the background and the toughness he will need to represent the area. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Fathers on Probation Learn to Be Parents SANDRA HERNANDEZ
The Captain's Rough Exit DANIEL CERONE
Hayden: Zen and the Art of Running for Governor : Elections: His campaign is as much a journey of self-realization as it is about political destiny. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Wells Fargo Opens Home Loan Center
Prenatal-Care Cuts Need Clarification
Key Civil Rights Post Left Empty as Search Falters RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Lack Evidence of Bell Gardens Voter Fraud, Attorney Says MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baseball Roundup LATEEL FRIERSON
LADERA HEIGHTS : Public Can Hear Candidates at Forum
Miracle Mile South Buildings Dispute: The Past vs. Passe : Redevelopment: An eight-year fight between landlords and tenants heats up again over a proposed 'historic preservation zone.' SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRENSHAW : Students Sought for Black College Tour
CITY ARTS : Family Reunion MARY HELEN BERG
WESTLAKE : Video Promotes Dome Village Project JAKE DOHERTY
WEST ADAMS : Housing-Market Project Under Way ERIN J. AUBRY
On View : Field of Memories : PBS' 'MASTERPIECE' TALE RECALLS D-DAY WITH A JOURNEY TO NORMANDY SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : Air Museum Lets Youths Take Controls SCOTT COLLINS
WILSHIRE CENTER : Trees Give Boost to 'Streetscape' Project JAKE DOHERTY
A Prophet Speaks : Poetry Is at the Root of Rap Music, Says a Member of the Groundbreaking Watts Prophets. It's a Form of Free Speech That Should Be Protected, Not Attacked. AMDE A. HAMILTON
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Bilingual Volunteers Ease Patients' Pain MARY ANNE PEREZ
Crenshaw High, 52 Other Schools Join LEARN Reform Program SANDY BANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Price History? : Redevelopment: Landlords and tenants of Miracle Mile South renew an eight-year dispute over the preservation of buildings. SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Spreading Music's Benefits Around G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Logging Off : 'THE NEXT GENERATION' IS ALL GROWN UP, WITH ONLY MOVIES LEFT TO GO DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art: MTA Bus Mural Competition for Youths
PICO-UNION : Street Vendors Claim Police Harassment JAKE DOHERTY
New Police Program Draws Mixed Reviews : Law enforcement: Neighborhood coalition says the community-based plan remains unclear. Police continue recruitment of residents for advisory boards. SANDRA HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
And to Top It All Off, Teens Hide Under Hats BARBARA T. ROESSNER, HARTFORD COURANT
ECHO PARK : Officials to Review Glendale Blvd. Ideas TOMMY LI
WILSHIRE CENTER : 'Streetscape' Begins to Take Root With Tree Plantings JAKE DOHERTY
CAMPAIGN FOR THE 45TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Front-Runners Stress Their Local Ties : Bill Mabie, chief aide to outgoing Assemblyman Richard Polanco, points to his experience and commitment to area projects and events. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EASTSIDE : Belvedere Teacher Honored for Work
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Charlie Dell's 'Shade' of being Southern: The nice word is eccentric N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Seniors : Memories of D-day and Forgotten Heroes LINDA FELDMAN
11 Vie for Assembly Seat Moore Is Vacating : Elections: Nine Democrats and two Republicans will square off for nominations in the June 7 primaries. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Cities Take Center Stage in Race for Senate's 28th District : Election: Candidates are emphasizing environmental issues to attract voters in coastal communities. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MID-CITY : Work Under Way on Market, Drugstore JAKE DOHERTY
COVER STORY : The Not-So-Secret : For a Growing Number of Westside Residents, Community Farms Offer a Slice of Pastoral Bliss While Providing Food for the Dinner Table SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LITTLE TOKYO : Gallery's New Home Is More Hospitable TOMMY LI
For Bell Athletics, It's All D's : A coaching philosophy that emphasizes discipline, devotion and dedication has given the school one of the area's top sports programs. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Sunday Profile : The View Finder : He has seen things and gone places no other photographers dared. But Howard Bingham's best shots hit very close to home. KAREN GRIGSBY BATES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feinstein Cranks Up Apparatus for Fund Raising GLENN F. BUNTING and DWIGHT MORRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ELYSIAN PARK : Police Put Brakes on Illegal Drag-Racing TOMMY LI
EASTSIDE : Report to Document Neighborhood Blight MARY ANNE PEREZ
O.C. Firm's Collapse Stuns Investors--and Employees : Bankruptcy: First Pension workers had no inkling of alleged pyramid scheme that left $124 million missing. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : For Detectives, a Case of Too Many Murders to Solve : The caseload for homicide investigators on the Eastside and in South-Central and Southwest Los Angeles is two to three times that of most of their counterparts, LAPD data shows. As a result, many killers are never caught. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue-Ribbon Post for a Good Friend MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What About the Plan? : Today It's Called Rebuild LA. Two Years After the 1965 Watts Riots, the Blueprint for Social Change Was Called the 25-Year Plan. And We're Still Waiting. RANDY HOLLAND, Randy Holland wrote, produced and directed "The Fire This Time," a documentary on the Los Angeles African American community and the causes of the 1992 riots. It premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival and is playing at Laemmle's Monica 4-Plex. Holland was interviewed by Mike Wyma. and
SOCIAL CLIMES : Parlor Parlance HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Bosnia Front, Lines Become Blurred : Balkans: Victims, aggressors often trade roles and 'haven' borders are unclear. U.N. troops can only watch. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : Ohhh, Rob! : 'DICK VAN DYKE' CAST AND CREATORS REUNITE FOR OLD TIMES' SAKE SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOKS
To My Mother, by WENDELL BERRY
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction SUSAN REYNOLDS
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
The Envelope Please . . .
The Black Shadow : Satchel Paige's Legendary Showmanship Obscured the Man : DON'T LOOK BACK: Satchel Paige in the Shadows of Baseball, By Mark Ribowsky (Simon & Schuster: $23; 351 pp.) Patrick Goldstein, Patrick Goldstein is a free-lance writer
Judged By History : What makes a great judge--his reasoning or his vision? : LEARNED HAND: The Man and the Judge, By Gerald Gunther (Alfred A. Knopf: $35; 818 pp.) Sheldon M. Novick, Sheldon Novick is the author of "Honorable Justice: The Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" (Dell)
Be Kind to Your Pearls : LOVERS, By Judith Krantz (Crown Publishers: $23; 464 pp.) Margo Kaufman, Margo Kaufman is the author of "1-800-AM-I-NUTS?" (Random House)
Surviving : Pain is the experience of a single person, inexpressible and unshareable. But no one's inner strength is sufficient to bear it alone. : A WHOLE NEW LIFE: An Illness and a Healing, By Reynolds Price (Atheneum: $20; 213 pp.) Richard Selzer, Richard Selzer is a surgeon and the author of "Down From Troy" and "Raising the Dead."
Stay a Moment Longer : PROFANE FRIENDSHIP, By Harold Brodkey (Farrar Staus & Giroux: $23; 387 pp.) Ron Carlson, Ron Carlson is the author, most recently, of the story collection "Plan B for the Middle Class."
The Root of Rootlessness : A WAY IN THE WORLD, By V. S. Naipaul (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 380 pp.) RICHARD EDER
BUSINESS
Jenny Craig Takes a Pounding : Lifestyle: A 43% drop in new customers for the weight-loss chain signals a shifting attitude toward dieting. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Its New Mystery Lodge Attraction About to Open, Knott's Berry Farm Pins Strategy on Outsmarting Bigger Rivals CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knott Family Has Grown, and Diversified, Along With the Theme Park CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules Blur Risks of Federal Deposit Insurance KATHY M. KRISTOF
Sorting Out Government Securities CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Dialing Up the Bulletin Board : Technology: Computerized information services are changing the way companies, governments do business. ANNE GREGOR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Anne Gregor is a contributing editor to CD-ROM Today and writes frequently about new media
Mexico Is Unlikely to Retreat From a Decade of Rapid Progress JOSE DE LA TORRE, JOSE DE LA TORRE is a professor of international business strategy in UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management and director of the university's Center for International Business Education and Research
Virtual Reality Project Is Nightmare for Irvine Firm DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennies From Heaven Have Innovators Looking Up JAMES FLANIGAN
ENTERTAINMENT
In Brief HEIDI SIEGMUND
Transformer : Controversial Kabuki star Tamasaburo Bando, who magically becomes a woman for Japanese roles, ventures into international waters in Andrzej Wajda's film 'Nastasya.' But this time, the actor plays male and female MARGARET SCOTT, Margaret Scott is a free-lance journalist based in Tokyo
In the Movies, Everyone Has a Home : Hollywood really doesn't say much about the problem of the homeless, preferring to make it sugar sweet and serve it up for the masses : FILM COMMENT PETER RAINER, Peter Rainer is a Times staff writer
Harrelson's Hat Trick
In Brief RANDY LEWIS
In Brief MIKE BOEHM
In Brief CONNIE JOHNSON
In Brief JEAN ROSENBLUTH
In Brief CHRIS WILLMAN
In Brief STEVE HOCHMAN
Organic Love for Space Age Swooners : ** 1/2; ERASURE, "I Say I Say I Say"; Elektra CHRIS WILLMAN
Parking Validator
Mag Opus
Movie Musicals
Olney's Mantle
All-For-No. 1
** JON SECADA, "Heart, Soul & a Voice"; ERG/SBK DON HECKMAN
Producer Hopes Coronet Move Will Be Serendipitous DON SHIRLEY
JAZZ : Call It a Commercial Break : 'Tonight Show' bandleader Branford Marsalis isn't thrilled about scaling back the show's jazz flavor. But he takes the job for what it is: a nice gig that still leaves him time for a few side projects DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Looking Out for Lassie : Hollywood loves animals (they work cheaper than actors), but the well-being of four-legged stars on the set is left almost entirely up to the trainers. Activists say that's not nearly good enough MICHAEL WALKER, Michael Walker is a frequent contributor to Calendar
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : BOBBY WATSON (*** 1/2) : "Midwest Shuffle" ( Columbia ) BILL KOHLHAASE
They Can Tell You Why : Welcome back to Hotel California: After a split-up that left anything but peaceful, easy feelings, the Eagles are together again, Don Henley and Glenn Frey are writing songs--and they promise it's not just a money thing ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
20,000 Leeks Under the Sea S. IRENE VIRBILA
In Brief DON HECKMAN
OK, Nice Concept, But Let's Tailor It for 40-Year-Olds--and No Drugs or Suicide Steve Hochman and Judy Brennan
A QUIZ : Return of Ol' Riders of the Purple Sage RICK FLEISHMAN
ARCHITECTURE : It's No Day in the Country : MOCA's newest exhibition, 'Urban Revisions: Current Projects for the Urban Realm,' tackles the tough issues of contemporary urban design. THOMAS S. HINES, Thomas S. Hines is professor of history and architecture at UCLA. He has recently written a history of Wilshire Boulevard, "The Grand American Avenue" (1994)
Chef Is Minding His Peas and Abiquius KATHIE JENKINS
*** CRYSTAL WATERS, "Storyteller"; Mercury ERNEST HARDY
Candor, Not Whining
In Brief CHRIS WILLMAN
JURASSIC PORK : Yumma-Yumma-Do! How'd They Cook Up This Stuff? CLAUDIA PUIG
Cheryl Studer Scores as Semiramide HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
CARRY ON, GUV'NORS : Working Title Has Lots of Comedy Titles Working JUDY BRENNAN
SPORTS
SOUTHERN SECTION PAIRINGS : Fountain Valley Faces Esperanza in Division I Baseball Playoffs
For Kramers, a Good Ending to Bad Episode MIKE DOWNEY
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Here Is Proof That Nearly Anyone Can Coach Clippers MARK HEISLER
Stich Defeats Sampras, Germany Sweeps U.S. From Associated Press
Hancock Has Perfect Night at Ventura KENNEDY COSGROVE
Leftwich Makes Most of Second Chance, 3-0 : Angels: He gives up four hits, strikes out eight in 7 2/3 innings of victory over Royals. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butcher Impresses the New Boss : Baseball: Lachemann calls on reliever, who took loss Monday. He responds by earning save in Angels' 3-0 victory over Kansas City. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Long Beach Uses Double Steal to Oust Cypress
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tewksbury Gets Eighth Victory, 7-5 From Associated Press
Garner Leads Boys, Lee is Second Girl
Leftwich Takes Chance, Wins : Angels: He gives up four hits, strikes out eight in 7 2/3 innings of victory over the Royals. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tansley's Personal Best Puts Him 'on Bubble'
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Perez Learns There's a New Boss BOB NIGHTENGALE
The Impressive Thing Is That He Spun Around on Each Toss MAL FLORENCE
A Recovering Azinger Is Planning to Defend His PGA Title in August JEFF WILLIAMS, NEWSDAY
Lynch and Professional Tour Return to Huntington Beach MIKE REILLEY
GOLF ROUNDUP : Lehman Leads Memorial by 4 From Associated Press
NBA PLAYOFFS / EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS : Only Card Left for Knicks to Play Is Home-Court Edge MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell Appears Ready to Return MARYANN HUDSON
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Phillies, Rodgers Show Top to Bottom Is a Short Trip ROSS NEWHAN
NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONALS : Red-Faced Titans Oust Washington DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / ELLIOTT ALMOND : Better Judgment Needed From the Adults ELLIOTT ALMOND
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tapani's Arm Is Enough for Twins From Associated Press
Baseball / Ross Newhan : Names And Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
Rahal Bumps Into Some Good Luck : Auto racing: After his slower car is taken out of the Indy 500 field, he returns with a faster car. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reds Out of Order; Dodgers Win : Baseball: Lasorda protests but withdraws it after 6-4 victory moves L.A. 2 1/2 games up. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Is Really Something for Matadors : College softball: Northridge posts another shutout with 9-0 victory over Fullerton in second round of regional playoffs. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules of the Game Researched by EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ / Los Angeles Times
The Future Is Now for Barkley, 104-94 : Pro basketball: After Rockets eliminate Suns, he says he will retire if doctors say he needs major back surgery to keep playing. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP '94: 26 Days and Counting : Dutch Treat : After Up-and-Down Years, Ruud Gullit Is Up for the Cup JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Longshot Strikes High Note, Wins the Will Rogers BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fischer, Prater Finish at Head of Class : Southern Section track and field: He wins high jump at 7-2 1/4, while she takes 300 hurdles in a time of 43.88. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Devils Parlay Emotions Into Series-Tying Effort : NHL playoffs: Without Nicholls, Brodeur stops 20 shots in a 3-1 victory over Rangers. From Associated Press
Lukas Turns Over a Page in Preakness : Horse racing: A year after the race costs the life of Union City, Wayne's Tabasco Cat, who ran down son Jeff, wins. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kick-Starting Their Careers : For Olajuwon, Ewing and Others, Athletics Began With Soccer ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return to Grand Slam Glory : Rod Laver Was the Last Man to Sweep Four Major Titles and Thinks It Can Be Done Again JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wills Helped Keep Dodgers a Step Ahead JIM MURRAY
SOUTHERN SECTION TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Pugmire's Double Helps Carry Esperanza Girls to Title MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Costa Mesa's Hancock Perfect in Speedway
Valley Area Getting Off a Few Volleys KENNEDY COSGROVE
Rayburn, Phipps Cruise at Saugus VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WOMEN'S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Defeat Helps Phebus Focus on the Future RAY GLIER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Sophomore Pitcher Fills In for Rancho Santiago PETER BARZILAI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS INDIVIDUAL PRELIMINARIES : Power of Persuasion Lifts Corona Del Mar Pair DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Rockies' Reynoso Has Torn Ligament Associated Press
Jazz Cancels Dubious Date With History by Staving Off Upstart Nuggets : NBA playoffs: Malone scores 31 in 91-81 victory, setting up duel for title shot against the Rockets. From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Cypress' France Shuts Out Southwestern STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Victory in Sight, Mustafa Falters, Takes 2nd in Decathlon KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NCAA TENNIS ROUNDUP : UCLA's Phebus Loses in Final From Associated Press
Lakers, Clippers Have to Play a Game of Chance : Pro basketball: It's the draft lottery, and the odds are long against their getting a top pick. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Confident of Sunday Punch JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Klopas Scores Two but Can't Head Off U.S. Loss : Soccer: Defense breaks down in second half as Bayern Munich Wins, 3-2. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sweep for UCLA in Pac-10 : Track and field: Reed helps Bruin men turn back Trojans for third straight title; women also repeat. From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Fullerton's Carlson Wins High Jump Title STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Rutherford Takes His Last Lap in Foyt's Old Car SHAV GLICK
Injury Dampens Watson's Win JOHN ORTEGA
TRACK AND FIELD / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bell Gardens' Granville Sets U.S. Mark in 800 WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coliseum Concern: Raiders to Play in Oakland? : Pro football: Officials expect Al Davis to make a decision within the next two weeks. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL
TASTE OF TRAVEL / SINGAPORE : Dishing Up a Cure : There's a Remedy in Every Recipe at the Imperial Herbal Restaurant MARK JENKINS, Massachusetts-based writer Jenkins was born, raised and educated in Singapore
Travel Advisory : Heeding Singapore's Strict Laws EDWARD WRIGHT, Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly
Their Cup of Tea
California Corner / Festivals, Feasts & Fairs MARY FRANCES SMITH
Readers Recommend
News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : Cost of a Cab in the Far East
Beauty on a Budget / JAPAN : TWO OF THE PACIFIC'S MOST BEGUILING DESTINATIONS ARE PLACES YOU CAN'T AFFORD. OR CAN YOU? HERE'S HOW TWO VACATIONERS DID IT. DALE M. BROWN, Brown is a Time-Life Books editor in charge of the "Lost Civilizations" series
Dialing for Medical Data KATHLEEN DOHENY, The Healthy Traveler appears the second and fourth week of every month
News, Tips & Bargains : Ancient Dance Takes New Turn
Another Outlook
Zug--at Last
PHOTOGRAPHER'S GALLERY / PAKISTAN : How Green Is Their Valley
A New Day in Bulgaria
Weekend Escape: Laguna Beach : Surf 'n' Sentimentality : A Couple Who Have Been Visiting the Appealing Orange County Beach Town for a Quarter of a Century Come Back in Style TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Word on Julian
Hill on Wheels Along the South Yuba River JOHN McKINNEY
News, Tips & Bargains : New Buying Guide for Travelers
Up and Away With a Freedom Pass HANK KOVELL
News, Tips & Bargains : Spaced Out After 25 Years
Beauty on a Budget / TAHITI : TWO OF THE PACIFIC'S MOST BEGUILING DESTINATIONS ARE PLACES YOU CAN'T AFFORD. OR CAN YOU? HERE'S HOW TWO VACATIONERS DID IT. ELIZABETH WASSERMAN, Wasserman is a staff writer for Newsday
DESTINATION / HONG KONG : A World Away : Little Lamma Island, a 40-Minute Ferry Ride From Hong Kong, Offers a Rural Respite From the Crowds AMANDA STINCHECUM, Stinchecum is a New York-based free-lance writer and textile historian
Consultants With Expertise Becoming a Tour de Force : Planning: Don't call them travel agents. These mavens of regional itineraries can devise a customized trip--for a price. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Don't Judge Memoir by Boring Title COLMAN ANDREWS, Books to Go appears the second and fourth week of every month
The Secret to Theme Park Happiness--Pacing EILEEN OGINTZ, Taking the Kids appears weekly
News, Tips & Bargains : Metal Detectors on Cruise Ships?
Backpack & Budget : Sleeping Somewhere in Time LUCY IZON
OPINION
A Dance with Death : THE FALLACY OF THE SMOKING BAN IS THAT IT'S A FUTILE ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE INEVITABLE RICHARD RODRIQUEZ, Richard Rodriguez, an editor at Pacific News Service, is the author of "Days of Obligation" (Viking)
The World : Has North Korea's Nuclear Brinkmanship Finally Crossed the Line? Robert A. Manning, Robert A. Manning, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, was a State Department policy adviser on East Asia from 1989 until March, 1993
Clinton
Bradley on Boyarsky
The Nation : Concentrating on Process, We Miss Breyer's Strengths 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
Fictitious Memories? : Tighter regulation is needed in psychotherapy community
Los Angeles Times Interview / The Governor's Race : John Garamendi : A Central-Casting Candidate Facing an Uphill Battle Cathleen Decker, Cathleen Decker is a political writer for The Times
The Nation : Juries Demand Big Sticks, but Carry Soft Hearts Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler, author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood" (Anchor/Doubleday), is now working on a book about columnist Walter Winchell
That Instinctive, Enigmatic Aplomb Tom Christie, Tom Christie is a contributing editor and columnist for Buzz magazine.
PERSPECTIVE ON TRADE : Heading the Wrong Way on China : A U.S. proposal to target state-owned enterprises would hurt the human-rights cause and social-rights gains. WILLIAM H. SIMON, William H. Simon is a professor of law at Stanford Law School.
The Nation : A Cultural Difference With Bottom-Line Effects David Friedman, David Friedman, director of the New Economy Project, writes frequently on regional and technology issues
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: Above All, an Eternal Image Chris Chase, Chris Chase is the co-author of "Josephine: The Hungry Heart" (Random House), a biography of Josephine Baker.
COLUMN LEFT / JONATHAN FREEDMAN : A Deal That Even a Gnat Can Applaud : Developers, environmentalists hatch a compromise for saving endangered species and jobs. JONATHAN FREEDMAN, Jonathan Freedman is a writer in San Diego
SBA Quake Loans
Southern California's Hidden Economic Engine Steven B. Sample, Steven B. Sample is president of the University of Southern California
A Punishing Time in Asia... Sizing Up Richard Nixon
Mayor Riordan
Los Angeles Times Interview / The Governor's Race : Tom Hayden : The Longtime Activist Now Champions Political Reform Amy Wallace, Amy Wallace is a Metro reporter for The Times
Los Angeles Times Interview / The Governor's Race : Kathleen Brown : A Candidate Seeking to Carry on the Family Legacy Bill Stall, Bill Stall is a political writer for The Times
In California, Politics and Family Don't Mix Kevin Starr, Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, teaches in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at USC. His next volume on the history of California, "The Dream Endures: California Through the Great Depression," will be published by Oxford University Press
Fear of Gun Crime: Deeper Than Any Set of Statistics
REAL ESTATE
Trust Provides Donors Income, Tax Benefits for Generosity BETTY LUKAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lukas is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Home Sales Continue Strong in April Special to The Times
Owner Wants Tenant, Not Her Fiance Special to The Times; This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif
Tips for Home Buyers With Kids ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate. and
Moving, But Not Burning Bridges RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Time Buyers Share Their Stories : Times readers share what they learned from the experience of buying a first home. Editor's Note : A few weeks ago we invited first-time home buyers to tell their stories. We hoped that their advice would illuminate the sometimes perplexing home-buying process and hearten those following in their footsteps. It did, and it should. Thanks to all who wrote. Here is our second annual collection of "Tales From the Home-Buying Trenches."
MAGAZINE
The Wine List Dan Berger
Numbers Game
Bones Of Jaw
Visitors Must Make Themselves Understood
BEING THERE : Requiem for a Ristorante K. Stabiner
L.A. SPEAK : Movie Poster Parlance Suzy Beal
CHANGE OF COLOR : Where White Right to Rule Once Prevailed, Some Soul Will Now Flavor the Governing Mix Jonathan Gold
See How He Runs
Twilight Time
URBAN ART : Boxing Memorabilia Maria C. Iacobo
The Wrath Of Roth
TO MARKET, TO MARKET : Classic Dishes at This Venice Hangout Still Shine, Despite a New Chef and a Retooled Menu S. Irene Virbila
Style: Fashion : Beyond The Pale
Walter Mosley's Secret Stories : A Ride With a Mystery Writer Who Evokes the Uncliched Lynell George, Lynell George is a Times staff writer. Her 1992 book, "No Crystal Stair: African Americans in the City of Angels," will be reissued in paperback by Anchor Doubleday in July
An L.a. Flaker
War and Remembrance : From London to Normandy to Berlin, A Daughter Follows Her Veteran Father In Search of His Memories and the Source of His Grand Silence. Mary Williams Walsh, Mary Williams Walsh is The Times' Berlin correspondent
Speed Demon : Next Week at the Indy 500, Robby Gordon Will Be Racing Against the Best in the World--and His Own Reputation for Dangerous Driving. Peter McAlevey, Peter McAlevey is a motion picture producer and a former Newsweek correspondent
STYLE: INTERIORS : Color-Coordinated LESA SAWAHATA
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