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What happened on April 08, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Thousands Flock to Funeral for Eazy-E : Music: Overflow crowd is drawn to 'gangsta' rap star's service. Eulogy notes his contributions but warns of danger of AIDS, which killed the rapper. FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested in Wife's Death
Morning Glory : Young Mormons Learn, Pray Before School Day Starts JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Convicted of Killing Husband in Her 7th Attempt J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian's Larynx Surgery Goes Well, Doctor Says
NEWPORT BEACH : Planners Approve 245-Unit Condo Project HOLLY J. WAGNER
Youth Opinion : Teen Fashion's Double Standard: 'Guys Are Never Considered Sluts'
New Gauge Sought for L.A. School Reforms : Education: The demise of CLAS tests leaves LEARN program without a way to measure whether students are improving. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Even at 70, the good Lord has a lot more things for me to do on this planet. I've only just begun.' : At This Restaurant, Every Occasion Is a Black-Thai Affair EDWARD J. BOYER
Caspers Park a Ghost of Its Former Self : Visitors, Revenue Scarce After Mountain Lion Attacks, Court Award Prompted Ban on Kids DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Vacancies Left at Free Camping Sites SCOTT HADLY
Veteran Officer Charged With Sexual Battery : Courts: Santa Ana Police patrolman Michael Cabrera faces allegations that he assaulted and falsely imprisoned a woman while he was on duty in January. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Cheers, Jeers Greet Toll Road Addition QUYEN DO
Campaign Watch : L.A. CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT
Deadline Extended for Jury Applicants CHRISTINA LIMA
WINNETKA : Groups to Display Support for Police JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Region May Be Released From U. S. Smog Rules : Pollution: Clinton is expected to OK legislation exempting Ventura County and other areas from a tougher federal cleanup plan. FAYE FIORE and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : Trustees Opt for Settlement Option A LESLEY WRIGHT
Orange County Almanac
Obituaries
2 Area Rinks to Join in AIDS Fight ANTONIO OLIVO
Driving Clinics Available for Seniors FRANK MESSINA
L.A. ELECTIONS / 2ND COUNCIL DISTRICT : Another Easy Reelection Expected for Wachs HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fallen Hiker Rescued From Ravine
City Guide
SIMI VALLEY : Grant to Help Pay for Tree Plantings SCOTT HADLY
Arleta Youth Held in Man's Slaying
LOS ALAMITOS : Trustees Approve Plan to Recoup Investment BERT ELJERA
Board Has Failed to Explain Concerns
Don't Propagandize Sex Education
David and the Latinos AL MARTINEZ
Gallegly to Visit Mexican Border MARC LACEY
OXNARD : Disabled Serve Celebration at New Restaurant CHRISTINA LIMA
L.A. ELECTIONS / 8TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Ridley-Thomas, Rivals Disagree on Gains, Style EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Jet Lands Safely at Airport After Mishap on Takeoff
VENTURA : Council to Vote on Road Improvements CHRISTINA LIMA
Burbank Airport Agrees to Most City Demands VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pledges to United Way Drive Are Up for 1st Time in 5 Years CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Mailed 297,000 Incomplete Sample Ballots : Elections: Corrected versions have been sent out to wide-ranging area in advance of Tuesday's vote. TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Brokerage Chosen to Sell, Lease Depot JEFF BEAN
LANCASTER : Baby Girl Dies After Blanket Catches Fire
BREA / FULLERTON LA HABRA : Districts Approve Settlement on Funds MIMI KO
Panel Selects Company to Design Simi Valley Police Headquarters : Development: Council members will consider a committee's recommendation Monday to hire architects who drew plans for East County Sheriff's Station. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Men Wounded, One Critically, in Shooting
SAN FERNANDO : Merchants Launch New Business Watch TIM MAY
D.A. Seeks Clerk for Bad-Check Office BARBARA MURPHY
Math Class Labels Needn't Be Harmful
Exxon Agrees to Halt Shipping Near Islands : Environment: Oil company says it will comply with cease-and-desist order by May 1 in a meeting with federal and state officials. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Partnership Dedicates Homes for Low-Income LARRY STAMMER and ROSANNE KEYNAN
Gunman Is Sought in Santa Ana Death
YORBA LINDA : City OKs Settlement, Has Option to Sue DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
PASADENA : Man Pleads Not Guilty in Death of 12-Year-Old Boy
At the County Fair, the Topic Is Tropics TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH COSTA MESA : 2 District Sites Chosen for Possible Sale HOLLY J. WAGNER
STUDIO CITY : Residents Want Man Barred From Area KAY HWANGBO
Working People : Receptionists, the Front Line of Every Office
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Old Photos Acquired by Historical Society JEFF BEAN
Call-Box Help for Hearing-Impaired SARA CATANIA
Decisions on Sex Education Incredible
Clearing the Streets : A Ban on Parking May Be the Way to Reduce Crime in Ponderosa Area, Anaheim Police Say GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. ELECTIONS / 8TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Ridley-Thomas, Rivals Disagree on Gains and Style EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : City's Recreation Department Honored JON NALICK
SEAL BEACH : Large Crowd Expected at Easter Parade RUSS LOAR
Ex-River Residents Return as Hired Crew to Clean Up Area DUNCAN MARTELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Golden West Paper Judged Best in State BILL BILLITER
COSTA MESA : Water Official Reaffirms Residency TOM RAGAN
Pedestrian, 88, Killed by Car in Laguna Hills
Chiropractor Pleads No Contest in Plot to Bilk Insurance Firms
LOS ANGELES : Error Forces Officials to Resend Sample Ballots
BURBANK : City Continues to Flush Out Old Toilets STEVE RYFLE
EL MONTE : MTA Driver Committed Suicide With Bus, CHP Says
WESTMINSTER : Group Says Schools' Flyer Policy Is Unfair JON NALICK
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL 2ND DISTRICT : Clary on Quixotic Quest Against Wachs HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunrise Service Forced to Move From Hollywood Bowl This Year
U.S. Declines to Prosecute Metals Firm : Business: Processor of scrap has paid $8 million in restitution to clients since Daniel Hernandez's fraud case sparked inquiry. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Teaching Author Puts In Good Word for Romance IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Simi Man Guilty in Pizza Shop Robbery BARBARA MURPHY
MAKING A DIFFERENCE / Rhapsody in Green : Environmental Combat with a Smile
Waiver for Kmart Unfair to Taxpayers
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Baby Dies Under Smoldering Electric Blanket as She Sleeps DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EPA Unveils Plan to Remove Soil Tainted With DDT DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paralyzed Boy's Family Sues Over Crash : Courts: Irvine couple seek damages from Laguna Beach police, among others. Their car was broadsided by a stolen car that was pursued by a motorcycle officer. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Library to Open Exhibit on Civil War MACK REED
15-Year-Old Held in Death of His Mother's Boyfriend NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Council Refuses Gay Festival Endorsement LESLIE EARNEST
LOS ANGELES : Ray Charles Sues Airline, City for Racial Bias
Japanese American Vets Owe No Apologies
SIMI VALLEY : 600 Pounds of Trout to Stock Lagoon SCOTT HADLY
GLENDALE : Church in Feud Over Historic Preservation STEVE RYFLE
CHATSWORTH : Imagination Takes Flight on 'Air Friday' ANTONIO OLIVO
Changes at Club Excite Members
Thornton Rejects Lawyer Picked by Judge DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Portable Classrooms to Replace Burned Ones DEBRA CANO
Ex-Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge : Courts: Stephen Moreland Redd is accused of having killed a Yorba Linda grocery manager during a string of armed robberies last summer. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murderer Is Sentenced to Death : Crime: After an emotional outburst by the victim's daughter, judge affirms jury's recommendation. The case had some similarities to the Simpson trial but took only five weeks. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Wants Sheriff to Return Bondage Tools LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kindergartners Greet Chirping Baby Chicks ANTONIO OLIVO
Revised Work Rules to Fight Hepatitis Please the Disabled SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deportation of Mexican Assassin's Relatives Suspended : Residency: Family of Mario Aburto Martinez had hoped to use hearing to air theory that his arrest was part of cover-up in slaying of presidential candidate Colosio. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA / YORBA LINDA : School Officials OK Plan to Recover Funds DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
ORANGE : Thankful United With Lifesavers LESLEY WRIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT
That Enduring Temptation : Otis Williams Carries On the Motown Group's Legacy With a New Lineup BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peter Berg: A Man of Action and Words : Television: His dual life as actor and screenwriter has put him in a state of enjoyable overload. He's on 'Chicago Hope' and has a production deal for his screenplay. TOM WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Review : In Debut, Chinese Pianist Replaces Ailing Yo-Yo Ma DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
The Arts SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Album Reviews ROBERT HILBURN
'Lord Knows Compost' Offered at EZTV
Album Reviews HEIDI SIEGMUND
Appreciation : Hemphill Sounded a Vital Creative Link DON HECKMAN
TV Review : 'Magdalen' Shows Bible's Bad Girl in a Different Light CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Reviews : Heavy-Hitters in Top Form on 'Friday' Soundtrack DENNIS HUNT
2 O.C. Blues Veterans Move Up to Canned Heat, T-Birds MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton College Jazz
Another Stereotype Fades
At Last, 'Cool' Is Defined
Pop Album Chart : 'Drive' and 'Candy' Off to Fast Starts DENNIS HUNT
Weekend TV : 'Politics' Premieres in New CNN Lineup N.F. MENDOZA
O.C. Music Reivew : Distinctively MacColl, With Spunk Galore JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Reviews MIKE BOEHM
Chemistry: One Part BoDeans, One Part Sam Llanas : Roots rock: The musician says years with the group haven't changed his makeup, just allowed his evolution as a lone element. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Guitarist Julian Bream Spans the Centuries JOSEF WOODARD
Theater Review : The Sun Comes Out on Theater League's 'Annie' PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : A Memoir From a Gifted Comic Actress LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Jazz Review : Ron Eschete: A Show That's Out of the Blue BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Messages in the Death of a Rap Artist
Pop Music Review : Midler, Others Pay Tribute to Joe Layton DON HECKMAN
A Crossover Dream Halted Prematurely, Tragically : Some Ambitious Plans Were Under Way to Bring Selena to Mainstream U.S. Audience ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Club Review : Athletic Club a Place to Work It Out HEIDI SIEGMUND
Atop the Charts From Behind Bars : Tupac Shakur Is Finding Ways to Promote His Hit Album From Prison JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Samson DeBrier; Hollywood Raconteur and Bon Vivant BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Deal Leaves Ultimate Studio Insider on Outside : Hollywood: Chairman Lew Wasserman was told of sale at last minute. Some observers call it shabby treatment. CARLA HALL and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Killer of Mother Denied Admission to Harvard Associated Press
Killer Spits at Warden Before Execution From Associated Press
NRC Chief OKd by Senate Associated Press
Real Circus Atmosphere Follows First 100 Days MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Meet to Plan Comeback : Politics: In wake of November defeats, state party holds convention to plot strategies for 1996 elections. Clinton will deliver keynote speech. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Tories Routed in Scottish Local Voting; Major's Party Leadership Imperiled WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat Attempts to Tighten Reins on Islamic Militants : Mideast: Suspending efforts to involve radicals in the peace process, PLO chief orders arrests, weapons searches. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Lawmakers Extend Draftees' Terms by 6 Months : Military: Bill is railroaded through lower house. Move reflects concern at mass desertions because of Chechnya war. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Rebels Evade Troops After Savage Battle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State's Recovery Steadies; U.S. Jobless Rate Up STUART SILVERSTEIN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Democrats Deride GOP Legislative Record : Congress: In rebuttal to Gingrich, Gephardt says policies aid the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. 'Is this what you voted for?' he asks viewers. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Final Version of D.C. Oversight Bill From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Accord Reached on Greenhouse Gases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defenders of Medicare Warn of GOP Cuts From Associated Press
OCTA May Lend a Hand in Return for Airport : Recovery: Draft proposal for John Wayne would total $460 million. Officials see many obstacles to overcome. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressman Under Fire for CIA Disclosures JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Executive Refuses to Quit Moscow Hotel Post : Partnership: Joint-venture dispute heats up days ahead of White House advance teams' arrival to scout Radisson. BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State's Recovery Steadies as U.S. Jobless Rate Rises STUART SILVERSTEIN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deaver Helps With the Gingrich Image Reuters
Evidence of Sarin Found in Cult Lab Reuters
Orange County Transit Board Studies Swap for Airport : Bankruptcy: In exchange, agency would write off debts and buy recovery notes, internal memo says. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Expected to OK Smog Exemption : Environment: Congress approves legislation freeing state from tougher anti-pollution rules. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Popejoy Picks 3 Managers, Stresses Temporary Status
Genocide Victims Mourned in Rwanda : Africa: Executed prime minister is among 6,000 buried in service marking blood bath's start a year ago. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C.'s Congressional Team Cheers 'Contract,' First 100 Days of GOP Control GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armed Services Find It Tougher to Enlist New Recruits : Military: Goals are not being met, and experts are puzzled. Among reasons cited are the 'baby-bust' phenomenon and a healthier economy. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno Pressures States to Require Sex Offenders, Molesters to Register From Associated Press
Clinton Threatens to Veto 7 Measures in GOP 'Contract' : Legislation: 'Extremism' of several House bills must be tempered, President tells editors in speech. If not, he vows to wield weapon he has thus far never employed. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Stresses Need to Remake Government : Address: Speaker asks public for help in solving budget problems. He calls for 'new birth of freedom.' EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LATIN AMERICA : Fujimori's Foes Trail Badly as Peru Vote Nears WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. Simpson Scrutinizes AARP's Financial Interests, Hiring Practices From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Pool Settlement Plan Comes Under Attack : Payout: Two attorneys say desperate cities, schools and others were manipulated and strong-armed by county. A 'gag order' makes situation worse, they maintain. MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Native Executed After Stay Rejected From Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS : Controversy Dogs Summit Preparations : Brouhahas over words, participants and even its slogan may presage trouble at U.N. women's conference. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : In Russia, Fertile Soil for Racism : Harassment of people from the Caucasus region has intensified with the Chechnya war. Dark hair and eyes invite suspicion, perhaps detention, by Moscow police. Few seem alarmed at the abuses. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY : County Seeks Approval for Partial Tax Refunds : Payout: Plan would give property owners 88%. About 11,000 rebates totaling $17.8 million are affected. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Few Rights, Jurors Languish in Legal Limbo HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ito Rejects Bid to Reopen Issue of DNA Credibility ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House GOP Calls for Repeal of Ban on Assault Weapons From Associated Press
MCA Asked to Delay Universal City Plans : Development: City and county officials want to meet new owners and see details for resort. JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D'Amato, Wife Divorce Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : U.N. Confronts Besieging Serbs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Racial Tensions Rise in Australia Over Vietnamese Immigrant Community : Demographics: Longtime residents of a Sydney suburb blame Indochinese newcomers for rising crime, gambling and heroin use. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exxon to Stop Tanker Runs Near Islands Special to the Times
A Special Report: Mca Patricia Ward Biederman
BUSINESS
AT&T's McCaw Unit to Buy Rest of LIN : Telecom: $3.3-billion move may end dispute over cellular phone company's value. LIN shareholders had sued. From Reuters
HOLLYWOOD MEGA-DEAL : What Price Glory? : Some Foresee Studio Woes if Leaders Move On DANIEL HOWARD CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carl's Jr. Flies the Coop; New Firm Gets Boston Chicken GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Incentives Run Amok in Local Long-Distance Arena DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan to Announce Support for Firms Hurt by Yen Surge From Times Wire Services
HOLLYWOOD MEGA-DEAL : Over Lunch, MCA Workers See Pluses in Working for Seagram : Hollywood: Between wine-cooler jokes, employees say future may be brighter under Canadian firm. LISA LEFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mexico Aid Debate Hurting U.S. Credibility : Policy: Efforts to derail Administration's attempt to help rebuild confidence south of the border may be contributing to dollar's fall. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CKE to Sell Boston Chicken Franchise Rights : Retailing: Anaheim firm says that to increase shareholder profit it will refocus resources on its 650-unit Carl's Jr. chain. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Buck Falls Below 84; Stocks, Bonds Commiserate : Wall Street: Central banks' rescue efforts fail. Weaker March jobs report also takes its toll. From Times Wire Services
Lucky Locks Out Workers as Supermarket Strife Grows : Labor: Bay Area dispute erupted with walkout of Safeway employees. Save Marts are also affected. From Reuters
Herbal Soft Drinks Get Princely Touch Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD MEGA-DEAL : What Price Glory? : Seagram's Tab for MCA May Be Overstated by $1.4 Billion JAMES BATES and MICHAEL A. HILTZIK and CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kmart to Scrap Pension Plan in Favor of Profit Sharing : Retailing: Discounter has had disappointing earnings for eight consecutive quarters. From Associated Press
SPORTS
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans, San Jose State Split Big West Softball Doubleheader
Lure of '96 Olympics Brings Sanders Out of Retirement ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : BASEBALL / ORANGE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Magnolia Continues to Win Close Games MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Unranked Troy Upsets Sunny Hills
McCall Versus Holmes (Yes, That Holmes) Heads Five-Fight Card CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Busy Schedule Is No Walk for Park : Volleyball: But coach of Thousand Oaks High and Cal Lutheran turns out winners at both. MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANITA : Sunday's Santa Barbara Draws a Field of Eight From Associated Press
SOFTBALL / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Only Needs a Single Run to Win ERIC MADDY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : True Spirit of the Game Is Hidden MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
It's Sure Not Lonely at the Top for Haas : Golf: Eight-under-par 64 gives Goalby's nephew a one-shot lead over a bunched leader board. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Pendleton's a Marlin as Flurry Continues From Associated Press
They're Not-So-Happy Campers : Baseball: Free agents get together because they have no place else to go. From Associated Press
For a Change, Price Is Wrong at Augusta : Masters: He holds the course record, had won two majors in a row and is rated No. 1 in the world, but still misses the cut. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : BASEBALL / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : La Quinta's Jones Might Not Be Perfect, but He Wins STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors Dip Low in Loss : Volleyball: Top-ranked UCLA makes short work of 9th-ranked Northridge in tournament victory. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Gets a Little Help From Friends From Associated Press
ANGELS : Chili's Big Offer Now Off the Table MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Will Offer Refunds Until May 5 MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGraw Bumps Off Voight For 4th Win DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Gets an Earful, Earns a Split : College softball: One run is enough for Blake-Small, who limits Sacramento to three hits. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Richter, Rangers Turn 2-0 Lead Into a 4-3 Loss From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Channel Islands' Volley Delays Royal's Celebration
BASEBALL : Bargains Galore in Heavy Trading From Associated Press
Generally, He Managed to Get Taylor Forgotten
Turning Soft After Years of Hardball : Citing Variety of Reasons, Many High School Umpires Making Switch ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Eppley's First Hit of Season Helps Irvine Valley Win
Strike May Be Over, but Fan Anger Isn't
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Again, There's No Power in This Anemic Power Play Elliott Teaford
Matadors Bring Out the Bulldog in Former Buena Softball Star Dana Haddad
Hostetler Welcomes a Fresh Beginning : Raiders: Coaching changes and new play-calling responsibility has quarterback excited during mini-camp. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strahan Gets Running Start on Injury-Shortened Field : Track: Two of nation's best 1,600-meter specialists withdraw from event at Arcadia Invitational. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rahal Continues His Pursuit of Elusive Long Beach Victory : Auto racing: After four second-place finishes, veteran hopes his 200th Indy car race will bring his first success here. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Too Rough, so Hogs' Williamson Will Turn Pro From Staff and Wire Reports
Big Hit Speaks Louder Than Words for Buena : Softball: After consoling teammate, Reida's single helps Bulldogs to 3-2 victory. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Would Be Quicker to List the Good Ones MAL FLORENCE
She Can't Feel Sorry for Scholarship Athletes
The Fun Starts Next Season : Bruins Might Not Have Another Dynasty, but They Figure to Be a Young, Emotional Bunch TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Lasorda to Worrell: 'You'll Be Our Closer' BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP NOTES : Santa Ana's Dukus Drops Coaching
THE PREPS : VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Carter Leads Trabuco Hills to a Victory Over Tritons
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Top-Ranked UCLA Sweeps Past Northridge IRENE GARCIA
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Oxnard Has No Hits, No Luck Against Eckberg
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Moorpark's Beam Sets Vault Mark
PREP ROUNDUP : Motschman's Victories Spark Fountain Valley
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rivette, 49ers Beat Titans, 8-1 LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canseco Makes Impact : Baseball: Power display by newest Red Sox leaves fans and teammates impressed. PAUL DOYLE, HARTFORD COURANT
Lakers Tune Out the Jazz : Pro basketball: Ceballos scores 36, Van Exel gets 23 in 113-90 rout of Utah at Forum. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewises Enjoy Timber Country : Horse racing: Their colt is the second-favorite behind Afternoon Deelites in the Santa Anita Derby today. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bray Off Local Card, Will Spar With Lewis
Fresno State Continues Mastery of CSUN : College baseball: Bulldogs defeat Matadors in Fresno for the seventh consecutive time.
ANGELS : Davis' $11.25-Million Deal Rescinded MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noffsinger Finally Adjusts to College Life Jason Reid
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Lemos Goes Long, Short to Beat Simi Valley
Kings Lose Game but No Ground HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Throws One Away : Baseball: Leadoff walk and three-base error in seventh give Crescenta Valley a 3-2 victory. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Arnold, Kennedy Walk 25 but Pitch No-Hitters
Nordhoff Buried Under Avalanche of Mistakes : Softball: Moorpark cashes in on seven errors and 12 wild pitches in 15-1 Frontier League rout. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD : Arcadia Invitational Showcases Top Talent ERIC SHEPARD
AMERICA'S CUP : Boat Sinks, but Aussies Stay Afloat and in Race RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PREPS : VOLLEYBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : In Its New Surroundings, Title Is Possible for Tustin MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wooden You Just Know It? : College basketball: O'Bannon wraps up a Hollywood season by winning award named for former Bruin coach. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Lose Game, Opportunity : Hockey: With a chance to improve its slim playoff chances, team loses, 2-0, to Dallas at The Pond. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Fans Make Big Splash in Gene Pool
Duck Playoff Drive Sticks in Neutral ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
LANDSCAPING : Better Leaf This Job to the Pros From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Glow From Above CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
Solving Some of the Little Problems From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : In the Wilds, Wood Needs Extra Care JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Counter Revolution : What's cooking in modern kitchens? It's not only the surface that's changed. Smart appliances and light, airy spaces are among the options available whether you're starting from scratch or giving new life to leftovers. LYNN O'DELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EXTERIORS : Time to Put Your Mind on the Gutter JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Best Not to Save This Chore for a Rainy Day JOHN MORELL
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