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What happened on April 18, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW : This Joke's on 'Hollywood' : Satirist Alessandrini Takes a Shot at the Movies and Hits a Bull's-Eye By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Portishead: Enter the Real Moody Blues By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK R.E.M. Dates Delayed: R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office By Elaine Dutka
Life Takes Disturbing Detour in 'Seventh' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Cheeky 'Legend' Just a Belabored Endeavor By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UPN, WB: In the TV Game for the Long Haul : Television: Although the new networks may be hard to find on the channel selector, both have former Fox executives who think they have the savvy to build another winner. By Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Danny Hoch Makes a Name by Doing Well With 'Others' By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sotheby's Preview to Show Off Stralem Collection By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Album Review : Cliches as Long as a Country Mile for Marc Corey Lee By Mike Boehm
O.C. Art Review : The Figures Are Hooded, but the Message Is Clear By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : 'No Minimum' Maximizes Witty Lounge Material By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seven participants have won awards in the 12th annual...
'Mission' Accomplished? Not Yet, but Closer : Theater: Lane Nishikawa, star of a one-man show about diversity, says mainstream representation of Asian Americans is better than it was. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BODY WATCH : A Better Choice May Be Olive Oil By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body Watch By Kathleen Doheny
RSVP : A Night That Left Them Speechless By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / HISTORY : A Perspective You Will Argue With : TERRIBLE HONESTY: Mongrel Manhattan in the 1920s \o7 by Ann Douglas\f7 , Farrar Straus & Giroux,$27.50, 606 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Following in His Footsteps : Medicine: Frederick Grazer of Newport Beach and other members of the Tord Skoog Society have changed the face of plastic surgery, but they credit the Swedish pioneer. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting to the Point : Acupuncturists have asked the government to rule that the ancient Chinese therapy is safe and effective. FDA approval could bring insurance coverage--at least for some conditions. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Their House Away From Home : Republican reps say sleeping in their offices is efficient. Democrats call it a gimmick. By Barbara Slavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Calendars Add Air of Mystery to Libraries By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Words to Live By : Consumer health magazines may not be academic masterpieces, but they do offer an array of medical advice and information. By Leslie Knowlton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Hollywood Stars Meet the Real Starmen : At a tribute to the NASA personnel who averted disaster in the Apollo 13 mission, director Ron Howard discusses the reel-life drama of his upcoming movie version. By Kathyrn Bold
Gentlemen, Start Your Prayers : Father Phil De Rea Keeps Spirituality Alive Amid Life in the Fast Lane By John Paul Arnerich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Novelist Wins Faulkner ASSOCIATED PRESS
Korean War
House Tax Cuts for Families
Scorn for Education
Simpson Trial
CIA in Guatemala
Affirmative Action
Congratulations on Schools' High Scores
Clothes Don't Tell the Complete Story
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 15 Green Line Rail Cars Are Named After Communities
BEAR MUNCHIES: The black bear that roamed across half of... By Mack Reed
BACK TO WORK: She recently ended her 16 years as county... By Jerry Hicks and Greg Johnson and Martin Henderson
Ralph Staver; Financier, Train Hobbyist
Parole Official Forced Out After Sex Misconduct Allegation \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Quake Jolts Charleston \o7 Associated Press\f7
Two Reverse Bias Rulings Upheld by Supreme Court : Discrimination: Actions favoring white males indicate changing attitude toward affirmative action. A quota for promoting black firefighters is thrown out. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Pope Puts Catholics at Front of Media Attention : Journalism: In general, religion receives short shrift in TV, newspapers. But charismatic John Paul II is exception. By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Think Tank Seeks to Cut Cabinet, Revamp Medicare : Budget: Heritage Foundation helped develop 'contract with America.' It aims to shape deficit-slashing efforts. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Moves to Block Menendez Abuse Experts By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Helium Program Too Tough to Deflate : The idea of war blimps has gone bust, but this perennial of pork-barrel politics lives on. Backers say the nation's stockpile of gas will again survive budget cuts. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Play Video to Counter Defense Charge By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Old Fire Station Funds Banked by Private Unit : Revenue: Chief Manning heads nonprofit group promoting film use of facility. Controller begins probe. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Debate Limits of Species Protection Law By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Rejects U.S. Call to Ban Reactor Sales to Iran By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Revive English Class--and Their Dream : Education: Closure of school in Oxnard forces a dozen immigrants to improvise. Their teacher--an immigrant himself--sticks with them. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson, Gramm Lead in Congressional Delegation Support : Politics: In presidential race, five GOP legislators have endorsed the governor while four back Texas senator. But 14 members remain uncommitted. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluoride Fight Comes to Capitol : Politics: Assembly panel to begin discussing bill to add the substance to many cities' water. Proponents tout cavity-fighting benefits while opponents describe it as a carcinogenic poison. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Assn. to Cite High Private Health Plan Costs : Medicine: Study will show such programs are up to five times more expensive to administer than state-run system. The physicians organization is seeking legislation to cap profits for Medi-Cal managed-care providers. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Says Wilson Farm Aide Should Quit Over Charges By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Ride Shotgun on Mexico City Bus Route By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philippine Official Quits Over Execution : Asia: Critics fault Manila government for failing to deter maid's hanging in Singapore. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE : Japanese Firm Relishes Red Hot Chicago Idea : Owner of stand will become Col. Sanders of outlets in Asian land. His charisma won over franchiser. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUVENILE JUSTICE : Payback Project Teaches Responsibility to Youths By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Winnie Mandela Quits Post, Criticizes Estranged Husband By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Legislator Opposes 'No-War' Pledge By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John XXIII, Vatican II Cast Shadow on John Paul II : Papacy: Media view earlier Pope and council reforms more favorably. But he led in a less contentious time. By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Signs Measure Establishing Board to Oversee D.C. Government \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Order Declassifies Millions of Records \o7 From Associated Press\f7
8 Killed in Crash of Air Force Jet in Alabama \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Clinton Meets the Press Today \o7 Associated Press\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : State Court Test for Prop. 187 Is Rejected From Times Staff Reports
California IN BRIEF : ORANGE : Body Identified as ATM Technician From Times Staff Reports
No Fallback Plan if Tax Vote Fails, Popejoy Says : Recovery: Opponents of Measure R dismiss county executive's dire warning as political rhetoric. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities Dealers Offer New Rules in Wake of O.C. Fiasco By Debora Vrana and Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Slaying Raises Fears for ATM Workers' Safety By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Bill to Allow State Takeover of O.C. Fails First Test : Legislation: Senate committee approves a dozen other financial measures that address the bankruptcy. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Ordinance Would Let Officials Cut Pay : Politics: Supervisor Roger Stanton wants elected officeholders to be able to share the pain of drastic budget cuts. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Debate the Limits of Endangered Species Act By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Separating Men and the Myths By Chris Foster
Top Tmes & Marks
By the Numbers
Mike Shwam Edison, Junior Baseball/Pitcher Until last...
Notebook : Pacifica's Dizzying Pace Isn't What Ails Coach By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nikki Hart El Dorado, Senior Softball/Second base Last...
A Perfect Day : Five Orange County Athletes Recall Sparkling Moments on High School Diamonds By Michael Itagaki and Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Hitter's Nightmare : Ankersen Led Mater Dei to 1957 Title Game With Five No-Hitters By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARIS : Curies Join Elite
Regional Outlook : Is Racist Rhetoric Turning Into Europe's Reality? : A spate of violence against immigrants across the Continent has many worried that animosity is out of control. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : South Africa's Economic Dreams Are Deferred by Many Barriers : Labor unrest, tariffs and poor schools discourage long-term foreign investors. By Sudarsan Raghavan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROME : Left, Right Test
WASHINGTON : Kurds on Agenda
MEXICO CITY : Chiapas Talks Resume
Ethnic Discord : Mostar's 'Rubble Man' Tries to Unify Torn City : 'If you run away, then you're accepting blackmail,' says a determined Hans Koschnick, who helped rebuild Germany after World War II. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Story : The Will to Fight Russia : A powerful, deeply felt nationalism and more than a century of persecution by Moscow have made Chechens unlikely to surrender. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : A Muckraking Editor Shakes Spain's Leader : 'I am only a journalist,' insists El Mundo's Pedro J. Ramirez. But his newspaper's exposes of corruption make him a powerful force in politics--and a threat to the career of the prime minister. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Bill Bryson : AMERICAN LINGUIST IN BRITAIN : From a Yorkshire village, he surveys the world of English through popular books such as 'Mother Tongue.' By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : From Birds to Bananas, a Latin \o7 Mercado\f7 Has the Goods By Gary Friedman
Changing Lifestyles : Some Squatters in Rags Get Riches From Effort to Rebuild Beirut Area : But others are overlooked by a program that pays thousands to families displaced by construction. By Marilyn Raschka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
NASD Proposes Broad New 'Suitability' Rules : Investment: Some say the changes could have prevented Orange County's recent financial debacle. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS : TRW, Rockwell See Their 1st-Quarter Profits Take Off By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks and Bonds Follow Dollar Down From Times Wire Services
Company Town : DreamWorks' New Suitor: Bronfman By James Bates and Claudia Eller
Company Town : Peter Aronson Named President of Witt-Thomas Films
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Company Town
Company Town \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Annie M. Sappok has been named director of catering at the...
Environmental Contest Open to Businesses Compiled by Jack Searles
Zygo Sets Up Product Development Unit in Simi Compiled by Jack Searles
Downtown Planners Visit 4 Similar Cities Compiled by Jack Searles
Reddi Brake's New Stores Increase Income Compiled by Jack Searles
Word-Processors, Typists Will Compete for Prizes Compiled by Jack Searles
Meade Ullman Chosen as Ad Agency by Dragoon Compiled by Jack Searles
NASD Proposes Broad New 'Suitability' Rules : Investment: Some say the changes could have prevented Orange County's recent financial debacle. By Scot J. Paltrow and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wage Wars : Raising Minimum Stirs Debate at Grass Roots By Lisa Leff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rejects GM Settlement on Value of Pickup Trucks : Autos: Decision on 'sidesaddle' gas tank design is hailed by consumer groups, which still hope for a recall. By Jesus Sanchez and Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Fat Crusader's Attack on 2% Milk Is Challenged by Experts : Nutrition: Ads advocate skim or 1% milk for children. But some say the advice is misleading and does more harm than good. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler Quality Under Scrutiny in Takeover Bid : Autos: Workmanship is a nagging problem at No. 3 U.S. car maker. But is it as bad as Iacocca makes it out to be? By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong sales of its Prozac antidepressant was the key to a... From Times Wire Services
Upjohn Co. first-quarter profit rose 12%, largely because... From Times Wire Services
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Government Looking at Other Ways to Gauge GDP From Reuters
Demand for Pentium Chip Increases Intel's Profit by 44% From Times Wire Services
EARNINGS : TRW, Rockwell See Their 1st-Quarter Profits Take Off By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS : Bank's Profit Helped by Improved State Economy : Finance: First Interstate Bancorp sees 15% rise in first quarter. Other big banks mixed. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And, No, Lunch Is Not on Uncle Sam From Associated Press
Amtrak, Greyhound Discuss Working Together From Dow Jones News Service
White House Unveils Plan to Boost Environmental Technology From Reuters
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Sun Microsystems Inc. said Monday that its fiscal... From Times Wire Services
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town : Time Warner to Wave Goodby to 51% of Six Flags : Deals: But the agreement with Boston Ventures doesn't include the theme parks' CEO. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Pacific Telesis to Acquire Wireless Cable Company : Telecom: Firm says the $175-million deal with Cross Country of Riverside will bring 100 channels to Southland homes. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salomon Makes Job, Pay Changes : Securities: The Wall Street firm restructures its top management and alters its bonuses policy. From Associated Press
Foreclosures Drop in O.C. for Third Straight Quarter : Real estate: The number of defaults declines 2.3% in first three months of 1995. Experts say it's a good sign for local economy. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Industry Expert Says He Told Honda of Bribes : Automotive: J. David Power confirms he warned the car maker's top executive in 1984 about a kickback ring within the firm. Also, a former O.C. dealer has blamed the alleged scheme for his bankruptcy. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell, TRW Show Sharp Rise in Profits : Earnings: Results are achieved despite defense and aerospace weakness, delighting Wall Street. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renaissance Golf Products Inc.: The Huntington Beach golf...
Innkeepers Happier in February
Varco International Profit Up 21% for First Quarter Over '94
Western Digital's Earnings Decline 30% in 3rd Quarter By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Pacific Corp.: The Costa Mesa home builder...
Orange National Bancorp: The holding company for Orange...
Ceradyne Inc.: The Costa Mesa technical ceramics...
Irvine Co.'s Apartment Unit Gets New Chief By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imperial Credit Takes $2-Million Pretax Charge
FHP Health Care: The Fountain Valley health maintenance...
Lucas Aerospace: The company said Monday that it has been...
Saba Petroleum Co.: The Irvine independent oil and gas...
State-Run Spanish Hotels Mix History With Theater : Tourism: Paradores chain competes with beach facilities by offering quality and traditional food at revamped inland monasteries and castles. By Deborah Klosky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal Offers Old World Charms at Its Small Hotels By Mary Milliken, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Decrease in Profits Reported by Xircom
Pollution Research Reports Gains in Profit, Revenue
California Amplifier Reports Earnings Rise
Agents Help Tax Debtors Get a Second Chance : Delinquency: Specialists aid in setting up IRS payment plans, as well as working out compromises to pay less--sometimes much less--than is owed. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pursuing Legal Action Over a Home's Defects Can Be Risky By Ron Galperin
Calnetics to Acquire Richmond Holdings Inc.
Tekelec Plans Offering of 1.75 Million Shares
Litton Systems Receives $4-Million Settlement
* M. L. (Red) Keith Jr. has been named president of GTE's...
74 Unisys Workers to Switch Companies, Not Locations By Larry Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Make Consumer Shows Their Careers By Larry Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bemco to Test Effect of Infrared Radiation By Larry Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Briefly: By Larry Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electro Rent Earnings Up 7% in 3rd Quarter
Dole Food Reports Profits Down 21% in 1st Quarter
Creative Computer Reports Profit Gain in 2nd Quarter
Valencia National Bank Increases Earnings Twofold
Cost-Cutting Campaign Returns Restaurant Chain to Profitability : Results: Under new management, Hamburger Hamlet reduces expenses by nearly $1.5 million and posts a profit of $30,000 in first quarter. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Attack of the Unhappy Investors : Shareholder lawsuits disrupt business and drain companies' resources. For executives, reform can't come too soon. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quantum Slowdown : Health Care Firm Faces Problems Such as Recent State Audit By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Dr. Foster Deserves His Day in 'Court' : Dole may block surgeon general vote by Senate
The Math Is Haywire : Almost 194,000 federally licensed dealers, only 200 compliance agents
Where Is Wei Jingsheng?
PERSPECTIVE ON HIGHER EDUCATION : Look Inward for Budget Solutions : The outside community, dealing with its own economic realities, is no longer willing to give automatic bailouts. By Sidney Harman, \f7 and \o7 Sidney Harman is chairman of Harman International Industries Inc. and a member of the board of directors of Public Agenda, a national public opinion firm.
Redlining the Information Superhighway : Computers: California can take the lead in making electronic communications an equal-opportunity technology. By Tom Soto, \o7 Tom Soto is president of PS Enterprises, a communications and policy firm in Santa Monica. \f7
Opening Off-Anaheim: Albert Rowuin doubts that the musical... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Making A Differance in Your Community : Volunteer's Passion Has Deep Roots By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TUJUNGA : Afternoon of Family Fun Due at YMCA By Maki Becker
Forum Due on Plans for Van Nuys Airport By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
Beach Babies : Officials Warn: If You Find a Young Seal, Let It Be By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kidnaper of Realtor Gets 35-Year Term By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Adds Patrols in Van Nuys : Violence: Police boost presence following Friday's gang-related double slaying, which began a bloody weekend in the Valley. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid to Buy Terminal Site Tabled : Aviation: Airport board cites opposition from Burbank council for its move. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seniors
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Young Dreams Take Wing in Student Mural By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
LA PALMA : Volunteers Needed to Paint Over Graffiti By Bill Billiter
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Class Asks Participants to Share Their Lives
VALLEY VILLAGE : Antenna Opponents Turn Out in Force By Kay Hwangbo
SAN FERNANDO : Police Seek Grant for Mobile Computers By Tim May
Orange County Almanac
Donors Pay $4,000 Bill for Cat Caretaker By Tim May
AGOURA HILLS : City Trying to Count Cell Phone Users By Frank Manning
Countywide : Measure M Oversight Panel Has Vacancy By Bill Billiter
AGOURA HILLS : Judge to Consider Recall Petition Case By Frank Manning
Freeway Connector to Close for Retrofitting By Jeannette Desantis
School Collections Go to Kobe Relief By Maki Becker
CSUN Rally Warns of Cuts in Aid : Schools: Educators, administrators say proposed cutbacks in federal assistance to students could force many out of college. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Admits Robberies as 'Briefcase Bandit' : Agreement: Moorpark resident pleads guilty to six robbery counts. He faces a maximum penalty of 25-year sentence and $250,000 fine for each count. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Faces Murder Charge in Shooting : Crime: The 16-year-old is accused of taking his mother's gun and slaying a 14-year-old schoolmate. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Educator Defends Virtues of 'Misunderstood' CLAS Test By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Source of Offensive Flyers Sought By Jeannette Desantis
School Officials Upset by Delays in Quake Repair Funds By Amy Pyle
Pilgreen Edges King in Recount By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 5 Arrested in Electronic Scheme to Steal Cellular Phone Service : Technology: Advanced computer equipment was used to bilk telephone users and also to reprogram plastic ID cards, deputies say. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Bus Ridership Hits Record High : Transportation: Usage jumps 16% from last month. Santa Clarita officials credit expansion of service hours and routes, increased public awareness. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 15 Green Line Rail Cars Are Named After Communities
PASADENA : Farewell Planned for Departing Police Chief
PASADENA : Safety Program to Help Lost Seniors Get Home
County Looks to Future of Defense : Ventura: Officials may hire firm to devise a strategy to help wean companies from dependence on contracts with a shrinking military. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing in Murder Case Delayed : Courts: Defense requests more time to prepare its argument for a life term rather than death penalty recommended by the jury. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bear Sent to Woods After Trip Into Town : Wildlife: Bruin makes his way into Ventura, followed by police. He's eventually captured and removed to forest. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Adopts 2 Laws Aimed at Downtown Panhandling : Commerce: Merchants say the homeless drive away business. Police believe the measures will help them better handle complaints. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Council Rebuffs Critics, Will Hold Retreat : Government: Some residents contend that the sessions are costly as well as secretive. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County May Develop Defense Conversion Plan for Business : Diversify: Consultant would devise a strategy to help wean firms and employees from dependence on a shrinking military. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class of Their Own : After their language school closes, immigrants hire their English teacher to finish the course. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bear Takes in Sights on Self-Guided Tour of City : Ventura: Footloose animal seeks food downtown, on freeway and in yards. Officials finally capture and release him in the wild. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Preschool Program Enrollment to Open By Paul Elias
Post Offices Hit by Deluge of Late Tax Filers By J.E. Mitchell
THOUSAND OAKS : City Considers Noise Study at Townhomes By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Closing of School Will Be Examined By Tracy Wilson
SIMI VALLEY : Sign-Ups Begin for Toxic Waste Roundup By Sara Catania
Recall Bid Against Trustee Advances By Catherine Saillant
THOUSAND OAKS : Library Will Move Collection in May By Tracy Wilson
VENTURA : Council OKs Testing Detainees for AIDS By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : City to Seek Funds for Bike Trail Link By Jeff Mcdonald
SANTA PAULA : Applicants Sought for City Hall Post By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Fall Opening Is Goal for Pier Restaurant By Jeff Mcdonald
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR : Festival to Offer Food, Wine, Entertainment By Miguel Bustillo
VENTURA : 3 County Teachers Represent the U.S. By Christina Lima
Moorpark Man Pleads Guilty to 6 Robberies : Banks: Jay Carlton Brammer, 24, admits in U.S. District Court that he is the so-called 'Briefcase Bandit.' By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley History to Be Celebrated Friday By Sara Catania
Habitat House Not Yet a Home as Creeping Costs Hamper Planned Project : Thousand Oaks: Christian organization will ask that $10,000 in unexpected fees be waived. But some city officials are opposed. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Pushes for Truck Safety Inspections : Moorpark: Bill's authors hope they can make it acceptable to industry and the CHP. The measure would allow deputies to check big rigs. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge OKs Request to Delay Thornton's Sentencing : Courts: Defense asks for more time to prepare argument urging life term rather than death penalty, as jury recommended. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Dean E. Nix; Former Truck Driver and Seabee
Obituaries
Uncle Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment : Courts: Edward Medina admits he did nothing to stop his wife in the alleged torture of their 10-year-old nephew. He seeks probation. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friendliness, Generosity of Slain ATM Worker Recalled : Profile: Family says Robert Walsh cherished his grandchildren and doted on his pets. Separation from wife wasn't considered permanent. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'P' Word and Queues : With 2 Extra Days, Tax Filers Line Up to Take Procrastination to the Limit By Michael Granberry and Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Legal Aid Society Braces for Cuts in Federal Funds : Services: 'We have no reason to be optimistic,' says chief of local agency that gives free help to needy. Support is on GOP hit list. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiancee of Slain Millionaire Held on Suspicion of Theft By Julie Marquis and Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GARDEN GROVE : Council May Ease Rules for Home Child Care By Bert Eljera
SEAL BEACH : Search Continues for Missing 16-Year-Old Student By Russ Loar
TUSTIN : New Chamber Board Elected for 1995-96 By Alan Eyerly
ORANGE : State Shuts Down Montessori School By Lesley Wright
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Urged to Ask for Bolsa Chica Delay By Debra Cano
Anaheim : Probe of Racist Group Leads to Arraignments
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : She'll Soon Be Gone--but Not History By Jeff Bean
IRVINE : School Board Weighs Loan to Avoid Bankruptcy By Russ Loar
ANAHEIM : Police Ask for Neighborhood Parking Ban to Fight Drugs By Greg Hernandez
IRVINE : Body Found By Field Remains Unidentified
Countywide : Sober Prom Is Theme of Assemblies By Tom Ragan
IRVINE : Inoperable Bomb Is Found in Car By Yvette Cabrera
LAGUNA BEACH : Council to Consider Update for Safety Plan By Leslie Earnest
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City to Weigh Contract With City Manager By Jeff Bean
Prosecutor Tells of 'Kitty-Cat Ruse' Used by Alleged Child Molester : Courts: A San Juan Capistrano man is accused of molesting an 8-year-old and trying to lure other children. His lawyer says it's mistaken identity. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Offers Ways to Trim 'Pork' From Budget : Politics: Rep. Ed Royce joins lobbying organization in detailing 50 proposals to cut federal spending. By Lisa Richwine, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Cultures Clash Over Glendale Church Building : History: Large Armenian congregation wants its historic structure, built by Christian Scientists in 1926, off protected list. Preservationists oppose the move. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hard Rock Cafe Owner to Pay Fine on Political Gifts : Finances: Peter Morton OKs $12,000 settlement of charges of improper campaign contributions to Los Angeles candidates. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hooked on Hope : Violence \o7 Is\f7 Preventable, Says the Woman Hired to Stop It By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter of Brando Kills Herself in Tahiti : Suicide: The actor's child Cheyenne was the linchpin of the 1990 case in which her half-brother Christian was charged with killing her lover. She had been troubled by mental problems since. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : Ex-School Official Pleads Guilty to Grand Theft
SANTA CLARITA : Man Gets 35-Year Term in Kidnaping of Agent
MANHATTAN BEACH : Man Convicted in Bombing Death Won't Get 4th Trial
COMPTON : Jailed Witness in Slayings Relents, Testifies at Trial
LOS ANGELES : Many School District Quake Repairs Await U.S. Funding
Jury Award Does Little to Ease the Pain in Police Beating Case By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. AFRICA WATCH : Enduring Legacy
SPORTS
Nomo Set to Start at the Top : Baseball: He overwhelms Yankees and all but assures himself a spot in the rotation. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Win, Keep Postseason in Sight By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Lose Again in Playoff Quest By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Can't Overcome Olajuwon : Pro basketball: Houston center scores 30 points as Rockets gain on Lakers. Lamond Murray suspended indefinitely. From Staff and Wire Reports
Ruth on In-Line Skates--There's a Picture to Boggle Most Minds By Mal Florence
TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : Larry The Legend a Victim of Santa Anita Derby Curse By Bill Christine
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA ROUNDUP : Orlando Captures First Atlantic Division Title From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP : After Near-Collision, Mighty Mary Wins By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Davies Drives Her Way Into Golf's Record Book From Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Howie Long Aside, Fox's Coverage Keeps It in the Hunt By Helene Elliott
NHL ROUNDUP : Edmonton Stays in Playoff Race With Victory Over Winnipeg From Associated Press
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Softball Program Building With Youth By Jason Reid
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Men's Track Team Finds Way to Bounce Back By John Weyler
Fullerton Hopes to Smash Its Way Into the Playoffs By Steve Kresal
Prep Roundup By Tony Altobelli
Prep Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Styles, Nelson Lead Laguna Beach Past San Clemente By Dan Arritt
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Anderson Doesn't Help Cause By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Dim Hopes for Umpire Deal Associated Press
Fountain Valley Gets an Unexpected Wake-Up Call By Eric Shepard
USC Program Raises Money, Hope By Wendy Witherspoon
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Butler on the Other Side By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Anderson Doesn't Help Cause By Mike Digiovanna
Davies Drives Her Way Into Record Book From Associated Press
A Rerun for Ndeti, Pippig : Boston Marathon: Kenyan wins for third consecutive time, German makes it two in a row. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vaught Is Sole Survivor : One by One, Best Clippers Left Him Behind By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking on Giant Task : Money Matters Have Forced San Francisco to Restructure Team, Hope for Best in Baseball's Changing Landscape By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Invited to Montana Party? Indeed, It's Too Good to Be True From Associated Press
GOLF : Event That Started the Senior Tour Now at La Quinta By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hebert Posts Shutout With Greatest of Ease : Hockey: Ducks protect their goalie well in crucial game with Sharks. He makes 27 saves in 3-0 victory. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two U.S. Stars Reject Major League Soccer By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's Annual Triathlon Dropped By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Stadium Gets Baseball Title Games
Maine Coach Turns Down 49ers By Jason Reid
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