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What happened on April 20, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
PERFORMANCE ART : Absorbing World of 'Aliens' Kicks Off Fest By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Spirit of Myth' Only Whets Appetite : Art review: A small exhibition of early Mark Rothko paintings leads up to the mature work that made his reputation. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV REVIEW : ABC's 'Children First' Proves Valuable Viewing for Parents By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK Selena Tribute Album?: A charity tribute album... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Zimerman: Skilled, Emotionally Cool Outing By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
ART REVIEW : 'Paper View': Found Objects Seen as a Practical Necessity By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : Nights in White Satin at Milk Bar By Heidi Siegmund
Theater Review : Capable Cast Tries to Bring Coward's 'Relative' to Life By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Jack Grisham, Time for a Move Up By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time-Traveling With Robert Wilson : Theater Director Looks Back at 25 Years of Being at Foreground of Avant-Garde By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now He's the One Who Has the Edge : From 'Sleepless' to 'Sleeping,' Bill Pullman Wakes Up in a Lead Role By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fine Guitar on 'Joykiller' Couldn't Save Ron Emory's Job By Mike Boehm
NEWS
Palos Verdes Estates Police Will Buy $225,000 Computer System By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It was a smashing preview of the greenery to come
International Scholars : El Camino Is Among Colleges Actively Seeking Foreign Students By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Return Residents to DDT-Tainted Area Decried : Environment: Critics seek permanent relocation from site near Torrance where chemical was found. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong-Willed Baby Was No Match for Chaos on the Streets : Crime: Jainah Spencer survived a hole in her heart. But a home invasion by suspected gang members led to the 7-month-old's kidnaping and death in a car crash. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES : Gravel Magnate Linden Chandler Dies at 95 By Jeff Kass
TORRANCE : It's a Tale Full of Sound and Fury and Events of Her Life By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TORRANCE : Widening of Busy Intersection Expected to Tie Up Traffic By Dave Grimm
HAWTHORNE : Plan to Curb Ammunition Sales Dies for Lack of Support By Jon Garcia
CARSON : Loud College Concerts Spur Effort for Anti-Noise Law By Mary Guthrie
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : 2 Guilty in Filing Bogus Income Tax Returns By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : A Tour De Force : From LAX Tower to 'Pulp Fiction' Diner to Stars' Hangouts, Pop Culture Landmarks Dot Landscape Here By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Two Serra Players Soar to Top of 1995 Boys' Team By Mitch Polin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Feats of Clay Have Simply Become Routine at Inglewood By Mitch Polin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Thoughtful Dining Experience By Michael Krikorian
Edison: Suggestion to Resolve Redondo Feud
Hermosa: Weighing Costs of Downtown Plan
2 Firefighters Develop Protective Facial Mask : Safety: The pair decided to fill a need. The Hot Shield is designed to keep heat from the face and screen harmful substances from the air. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Investigating Covina Recall By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POMONA : Legal Wrangling Seems in the Cards in Wake of Casino Vote By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dahlia Gardens Owners Surrender Their Operating License : Health: Board-and-care facility was charged with scores of violations, including lapses leading to two deaths. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Newcomers Change Face of Pasadena Council : Election: Seven-person panel will get its first Latino member. Surprise victory for Streator linked to rival's backing by controversial outgoing Councilman Isaac Richard. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jacobs Wins School Board Seat
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Some Local Churches Are Striving to Make Gay Men and Lesbians Feel More Welcome : Altering Their Approach By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARCADIA: A 24-year-old Rosemead man and a 25-year-old... By Lisa O'Neill
Pasadena Budget Calls for 'Painful' Cuts to Avoid $4.7-Million Deficit : Government: Plans include scaling back affirmative action and arts funds. Sixteen workers would be laid off. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Puts Airport Plan on Hold Due to Opposition By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE REGION : 11 Firms to Share Cost of $2-Million Cleanup
PASADENA : JPL Plans Earth Day Open House Saturday
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Girls' Team Is a Blend of Ball Handling, Shooting Skills By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : When Court Was in Session, Area Preps Made a Strong Case By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Election Results
ARTESIA : Bickering Delays Vote on Mayoral Rotation By John Canalis
LONG BEACH : Port Officials Urged to Restore Wetlands By Steve Eames
LONG BEACH : Council Votes to Settle Suit Over Airport Use By Edmund Newton
REGION : Housing Chief Pledges Aid for Southeast Cities By Enrique Lavin
Homing In on the Competition : A Swoop and a Holler Sound Victory for Area's Top Pigeon Racers By John Canalis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Fe Springs Council Approves Contract With Whittier Police : Law enforcement: New $3.7-million annual pact ends longstanding ties with Sheriff's Department. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voters Reject Bid to Raise Mayor's Pay : Election: It's the lowest April turnout in eight years. Two council incumbents are forced into a runoff June 6. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LONG BEACH : A Grate Way to Educate Residents on Pollution By Emily Adams
COMPTON : Declining Enrollment to Close Three Schools By Emelyn Cruz Lat
DOWNEY : Gas Company Opens 'Recycled' Building By John Canalis
LAKEWOOD : One of the Last Timber Bridges to Come Down By Steve Eames
LONG BEACH : $10.4 Million Awarded in Cameraman's Fall By Steve Eames
REGION : Funds Issue May Cost Commissioner Her Job By Ted Johnson and Susan Woodward
DOWNEY : Center to Accept, Recycle Motor Oil
REGION : Dance Is Key Chapter in Jamal's Story By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Learning Teamwork, Problem-Solving and Job Skills Are Among the Rules of the Game for Youths in . . . : Night Court By Emelyn Cruz Lat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Dominguez, Artesia Players Again Garner Spotlight By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Valley Christian, Poly Players Lead Selections to Girls' Team By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : 'Music Box Project': A Mixed Bag of Conceptualizing By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elsewhere : Doctor Finds His Calling Among Poorest of the Poor : Medicine: Joseph Pierson decided early to give something back to the community. Now he takes care of the indigent, homeless and mentally ill. By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Hard Road to a Friend's Freedom By Mark Cromer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW / SHORT STORIES : Intricate Tales of Unpredictable Women, Young and Old : THE BLUE WOMAN And Other Stories \o7 by Mary Flanagan\f7 , W.W. Norton, $21, 320 pages By Michael Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : The Unsung Heroes of Frontier America : A SHOVEL OF STARS: The Making of the American West, 1800 to Present, \o7 by Ted Morgan\f7 , Simon & Schuster, $30, 559 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Think and Swim : Ellen Marie Camacho gets inspiration from clothes, then turns those ideas into suits for women and kids. The thought process works. By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Todd Oldham Goes Hollywood By Gaile Robinson
Making Scents : Herbal Cosmetics Creator Explains the Sweet Smell of Success
The Fashion of Fragrance By Rose Apodaca Jones
Streamlining the Change From Work to Workout By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Public Good--or Private Matters? : Advocates of 'outing' gay celebrities and powerbrokers say the process is just a part of gaining equality. But critics say it's crossing the line between gossip and news. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the West Was Won By Laurie K. Schenden
PRETTY APPEALING : Softer, Fitted and Feminine, Spring Wear Makes a Comely Comeback By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Wound That Time Has Not Healed : Publishing: Instead of bringing the country together, Robert McNamara's confession about Vietnam seems to be tearing it apart--again. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In With the Old : Oak. Paisleys. Velvets. It may sound like your grandparent's furniture, but look out: Traditional is coming to a home near you. By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Crusader for Humanity : The Guilt Harry Wu Suffers From Surviving China's Prisons Drives Him to Force Reform By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Confessions of the Khaki-Impaired By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : FASHION / RUNWAY TO REALITY : Neutral Territory By Joanna Dendel
BY DESIGN : The De-Blahing of Bob : There's one in every office--the guy who wears nothing but black, gray and beige. But if our Bob can discover colors, so can yours. By Bob Baker
Willie Brown
Republican Contract
Lowering Costs for Electricity
Doris Duke
Violence in Gaza Settlements
Proposition 99 Funds
Police Officer's Death
2 Candidates Break Ground for Minorities : Balloting: Pasadena elects first Latino to City Council, first black woman to school board. Card club measure apparently loses in Pomona. By Rick Holguin and Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Earthquake Cushioning Devices Get 1st U.S. Test : Technology: 'Sliding-friction isolators' are being installed at the Port of Los Angeles to prevent temblors from ripping apart new wharf and its pilings. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Bomb Shreds Federal Building in Oklahoma City; 26 Dead, 300 Missing : Terrorism: Attack in America's heartland claims the lives of 17 children who were at a day-care center. Clinton, fighting tears, calls bombers 'evil cowards.' By Jesse Katz and Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Illusion of Immunity Is Shattered : America's vulnerability to terrorism is chillingly realized in the Oklahoma City bombing. Only luck, and good intelligence, have sustained the fragile national myth of security. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assembly Bill Calls for Flat Tax on Businesses, Personal Income By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Washington Insight By Paul Richter and Robert Shogan and Jack Nelson
O.C. Buildings Emptied After Bomb Threats By Martin Miller and Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Slaughter of the Innocents : Victims: 'We could hear children crying,' a Red Cross worker says. By Bob Pool and Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Affirmative Action Panel May Cut Awards to Wealthy : Reform: Advisers expected to urge President to end preferential treatment for some on contracts, loans. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Gas Attack in Japan Sends 372 to Hospital By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street Gang Crackdown Producing Mixed Results : LAPD: Only one arrestee faces violent felony charge. But police say crime has been lessened in area they swept. By Edward J. Boyer and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Illusion of Immunity Is Shattered : America's vulnerability to terrorism is brought home by the Oklahoma City bombing. Only luck and good intelligence work have sustained the nation's fragile myth of security, experts say. By Robin Wright and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irked Lawmaker Drops Key O.C. Recovery Bills By Eric Bailey and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Car Bomb Shreds Federal Building in Oklahoma City; 31 Dead, 300 Missing : Terrorism: Attack in America's heartland claims the lives of 12 children who were at a day-care center. Clinton, fighting tears, calls bombers 'evil cowards.' By Jesse Katz and Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Survivor's Tale: They All Vanished By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes Square Off on Affirmative Action : Debate: Backers say proposed initiative ending race and gender hiring preferences would create colorblind society. Opponent Willie Brown compares it to Jim Crow doctrine. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Ally Drops Recovery Bills : Bankruptcy: Sen. William Craven, who sponsored key measures, says he has not gotten county's cooperation. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Senate Panel Votes to Raise Minimum Wage to $5.75 an Hour \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Caution: Arroyo Toads Crossing : Environment: Off-road motorcyclists would be allowed to resume using a favorite trail under a compromise plan. Forest Service officials say it would still preserve rare amphibian's breeding grounds. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Voucher Drive Rises Again : Education: Underfinanced Prop. 174 was soundly defeated 18 months ago. But movement is gaining new hope from two rich backers helping to prepare initiative for '96 state ballot. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supporters Vow Revival of Concealed Weapon Bill By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. to Permit Libyans to Fly to Mecca By Stanley Meisler and Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hunt for Kurds Nearly Over, Turkey Says : Military: Prime minister gives Clinton assurance about four-week incursion into Iraq. She offers no specific timetable, however. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bolivia Moves to End Weeks of Labor Unrest \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Gore Warns of Regional Arms Races : Diplomacy: Vice president argues U.S. case for permanent Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mountains pose taxing question for Scottsdale : Arizona city schedules special election May 23 on the purchase of rugged peaks. Plan is to head off developers at the pass. By Lee Dye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Timing Helped Mexico Limit Rebellion's Costs : Politics: Talks resume in a nation that, unlike its neighbors, had a relatively contained conflict. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sri Lankan Rebels Kill 12, Destroy Ships \o7 Associated Press\f7
Russia Claims a Victory in Chechnya : Warfare: In Moscow, commander says troops have seized lowlands. But a general at the front reports continued rebel resistance. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : O.C. Debt Could Cost Elsewhere
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Social Services Chief Says Pain of Staff Cuts Will Spread Quickly : Poverty: The more than 400 layoffs will mean lengthy delays in all but crisis cases. The unit that handles welfare, general relief and Medi-Cal applicants takes the hardest hit at a time of unprecedented demand. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Reassure Children Frightened by Blast, Parents Told \o7 From Associated Press\f7
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Painstaking Work Ahead as Investigators Piece Together Crime Scene : Probe: The nation's top experts have already been dispatched to Oklahoma City. Evidence so far suggests sophisticated group carried out attack. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terror In Oklahoma City : Trade Center Comparison
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Tragedy Brings Unwanted Fame to City By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : U.S. Muslims Fear Possibility of Backlash By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Voices and Reactions
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Bomb Threats Force Thousands of Federal Workers to Evacuate : Security: All of the threats turn out to be hoaxes. Extra guards are posted, and searches are carried out at U.S. buildings around country. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Bomb Threats Prompt Tightened Security at Federal, Local Government Buildings : Southland: Phony reports are called in to several locations but no devices are found. Extra safety precautions are taken across region. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATF Gear Mistaken for Bombs \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Judge Refuses to Sequester Jury in New York Bombing : Trial: Panelists, who are asked not to listen to reports about Oklahoma City blast, hear testimony from witnesses in '93 trade center explosion. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Error-Ridden Hospital Wins U.S. Reprieve \o7 Associated Press\f7
Officials Seize Anti-Abortion Group's Assets \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Court Upholds Privacy Right of Pamphleteers : Free speech: Justices recall a historic cloak of anonymity dating back to Federalist Papers. They cite need for 'shield from tyranny of the majority.' By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Threats, Evacuations Bring Oklahoma Outrage Home : Mood: Frightened workers flee O.C. offices after bomb warnings from FBI. Many parents pick up children from center similar to one struck by terrorist blast. By Len Hall and J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TERROR IN OKLAHOMA CITY : Outraged World Leaders Offer Condolences to U.S. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Unity Pledge Marks Lugar's Bid for GOP Nomination : Campaign: In his speech, the Indiana senator emphasizes his own qualifications and challenges those of President Clinton. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bosnia Serbs Raid U.N.-Guarded Arms Sites, Shell Sarajevo \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Spain Opposition Leader Survives Assassination Bid \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Vote Backs U.N. Troops in Bosnia \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Supporters Vow Revival of Concealed Weapon Bill By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Cirque Eloize, 'the Special Effects Are the Artists' By Zan Dubin, \o7 Zan Dubin covers the arts for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
LET IT SHINE : Young Artists Can Strut Their Creative Stuff at the Imagination Celebration By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
GRAHAM WEIGHS IN : Parker Faces Middle Age With Poetic 'Episodes' of Passions and Intelligence By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Kate & Anna McGarrigle "Kate & Anna McGarrigle" (1975) \o7... By Randy Lewis
Frances Black "Talk to Me" \o7 Celtic Heartbeat... By Randy Lewis
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Exploring Galaxy's Newest Frontier By Rose Apodaca Jones, \f7 and \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition.
MUSIC : 'Fire Water Paper': Elements of War By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
ART : Pages From the Life of Anne Frank By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
A Double Whammy of a Contest By David Reyes and Rick Fignetti
Sniffing Out Wildflowers on New South County Trail By Rick Vanderknyff
Imagination Celebration Events
'Sunset Blvd.': A Woman Obsessed By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Orange County Fans' Choices
Memo to Bosses: Take a Secretary Out to Lunch By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700. \f7
Restaurants : Thien An's Beef Feast Is 7th Heaven By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Eddie Meets the Beautiful People By T. Jefferson Parker, \o7 T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month. \f7
Can the Trip to France for a Change of L'Attitude By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
People Still Want to Go Out to the Movies By Jeff Meyers, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
DANCE : Misha Brings His Elite Troupe to Arts Plaza : Baryshnikov's White Oak project, famous for performing works of modern choreographers, heads to Thousand Oaks next week. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tower of Power Just Won't Go Away : Fad bands come and go like seasons, but this one is going strong after 27 years. It plays at the Ventura Theatre on Friday. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chamber Music Finds a Home : The Civic Arts Plaza is just one of the venues for a series of top-quality performances. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High-Flying Group Will Star at Top Local Events : Music for upcoming festivities will be provided by smoky-voiced Darlene O'Connell & the Dixie Flyers. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Greg Louganis to Join Authors Visiting County : The Olympic diver will be among several appearing at various bookstores this week. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER NOTES : It's Curtains for Productions as Some Local Troupes Face Crises : Two plays set to open this weekend are canceled. And opening night was closing night for a Simi company's 'Our Town.' By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At A Theater Near You : Cinema multiplexes are popping up everywhere, doubling the count of county screens in the past year. And more are heading your way. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO GAMES REVIEW : Targeting the Blobs Can Be a Real Blast : Kirby's Avalanche, which is a lot like Tetris, is fun and challenging if you ignore the sappy pink hero and all the corny intermissions. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : 2 Movies From China Find Their Way to Isla Vista : UC Santa Barbara is showing a double feature by Tsui Hark, one of Hong Kong's new wave of filmmakers. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOP TALK : The Eyes Have It--in the Sun and Out : Goal is to find glasses that, through tinted coating, provide 100% ultraviolet protection. And that can take a little money or a lot. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Events Mark 25 Years of 'Green' Awareness : Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard College will be alive with Earth Day celebrations. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : The Classic 'Secret Garden' Transformed Into a Musical : Theatreworks / USA's production hits the stage in Thousand Oaks for two performances Saturday. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : These Are the Days to Take the Trails and Make Them Better : Volunteers will help repair hiking routes in an annual event. Heavy rains mean the work is badly needed this year. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Shopping Is a Walk in the Park on the 1st Sunday of the Month : Vests and dresses adorned with lace and sunflowers are among the specialty items offered by artisans at the Ventura bazaar. By Ann Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Secret Garden' Digs Beneath the Surface for Its Message of Healing : The PCPA Theaterfest musical production offers engaging family fare while conveying poignant insights. By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : From Wine Tasting to Musical Comedy : Things to enjoy include dance presentations, a couple of concerts and a film about teen-agers who are homosexual. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don't bother eating today--there will be plenty of... By Leo Smith
RESTAURANT REVIEW : There's Lots of Cheer Here, but Fun Fades When Food Arrives : The friendly, good-time atmosphere at Fundango's in Ventura is marred by a menu filled with mostly mediocre fare. By Leonard Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of the Fire (and the Snake Pit Too)
Image of Strength Is Shattered by Youth's Suicide By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Life in the Jet Scream : Aviation: Residents near Santa Monica Airport are impatient over delays in erecting a $300,000 sound buffer wall, which is finally set to go up in August. By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edison to Freeze, Cut Rates, but Group Asks Immediate Action By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULTURE : Santa Monica Festival Offers Expanded Horizons By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD : Two Men Held in Fatal Shooting of Man, 19 By Susan Steinberg
MID-WILSHIRE : Elderly Motorists Alerted About Auto Collision Scam By Susan Steinberg
BEVERLY HILLS : Planet Hollywood, Nike Megastore to Take Over Plaza Site By Susan Steinberg
Disoriented Man Treated, Released by Hospital By Scott Shibuya Brown and Susan Steinberg
CULVER CITY : High School ROTC Program OKd Over Parents' Protests By Mary Moore
BEVERLY HILLS : Hayden Selects Rabbi Geller for Woman of the Year Honors
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : World's Fare : An Influx of Immigrants, Health Concerns and Curiosity About Ethnic Foods Help Feed a Boom in International Markets By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Cultural and Culinary Tour Through Africa By Christina V. Godbey
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : To Opposing Teams, He Was Anything but Gentle Ben By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : Three Cornerstones of Girls' Programs Earn Honors Again By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Safety: Strategies Involved and Challenges Faced in : Combatting Violence Affecting the Pico Neighborhood
Murals: Artists From Church Provide Efforts and Materials
BUSINESS
Expansion Marks Newest Front in Outlet Mall Wars : Retailing: Cabazon center plans to double in size. The number of such developments has tripled since '88. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bargain Hunters' Delight : Newport-Based Company Plans a 50-Store Expansion in May of Desert Hills Factory Center By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRADE AND THE DOLLAR : Mexico Nets Huge Surplus With U.S. : But There's a Price to the Good News: 700,000 Jobs Lost By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTV Joins With PolyGram to Launch Asia Music Channels : Television: Alliance to launch Mandarin- and English-language broadcasts is network's first such deal with a record firm. By Louise Mcelvogue and Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bloom Off Lotus as It Posts Loss of $17.5 Million : Computers: Decline reflects disappointing revenue from Notes, raises questions on firm's ability to transform itself. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRADE AND THE DOLLAR : U.S. Trade Deficit Plunges : February Figure Falls 25%; Greenback Stabilizes on News By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Price Health Accreditation? Hopefully Not the Quality of Care By Michael Schrage
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
8 Newspaper Groups Form Venture for On-Line Services By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Outlet Wars : Cabazon Mall Expansion Is Latest Salvo By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCI, AT&T Report Higher Income; PacTel Profit Drops From Times Wire Services
THE BID FOR CHRYSLER : Investment Bank Won't Advise Kerkorian : Autos: Chrysler officials say Bear Sterns executives told them the firm will not aid in takeover attempt. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A Posts 19% Profit Gain; Great Western Hurt by Rates By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BID FOR CHRYSLER : Takeover Fight May Afford No. 2 Rival an Opportunity By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Favorable Trade News Sends Blue Chips Up From Times Wire Services
International Business : Reading Tea Leaves in China: Start-Up Sees Grounds for Coffee : Entrepreneurs: Two Americans are part of a small firm out to bring the world's most populous nation a good cup of home brew. From Reuters
International Business
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Executive Travel : Plaza Hotel Falls Off Zagat's Top 100 List : Lodging: No N.Y. hotel made survey's Fab Five, which includes L.A.'s Bel Air. From Associated Press
Northridge Quake Victims Sue State Farm By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : Hotels Check Into Recycling and Other Eco-Friendly Practices By Michael Conlon, Michael Conlon in Chicago writes regularly for Reuters about business travel
CKE Restaurants Says Profits Off by Two-Thirds : Marketing: Carl's Jr. chain operator blames lower revenue and the cost of building its Boston Chicken franchise. Earnings are reported at 7 cents a share. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I-Flow Posts $60,000 Quarterly Profit; Revenue Up Sharply
Price-War Fears Pressure HMO Stocks to Decline : Market: The slide is sparked by U.S. Healthcare officials who told an industry conference first-quarter earnings would be much less that expected. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE : Demand for Construction Loans Down in State, County Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Quantum Loses Its Bid to Retain Profit Margin By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allergan Reports $21.7-Million Profit for Quarter : Health: Earnings for the Irvine company were down slightly after contact lens solution recall. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State of the Art Inc.: The Irvine accounting software...
Cytocare Inc.: The Aliso Viejo medical products company...
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Source Scientific Inc.: The Garden Grove firm said...
Greek Fast Food Making a Robust Comeback : Merchandising: Once-scorned souvlaki has taken its place alongside the Big Mac. An international campaign is likely. From Reuters
Many Firms Make Travel Software From Associated Press
Computer Programs Can Map a Summer Vacation : Travel: Software can plan the itinerary, print customized driving instructions and give tips on lodging, dining and budgeting. By Vivian Marino, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hughes Electronics Corp., parent of Hughes Aircraft, on... From Times Wire Services
Eastman Kodak Co. said Wednesday that its first-quarter... From Times Wire Services
AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, the nation's... From Times Wire Services
USAir Group Inc. reported a loss of $96.9 million, or... From Times Wire Services
B-2 bomber builder Northrop Grumman Corp. reported a 4... From Times Wire Services
McDonnell Douglas Corp. said first-quarter net income rose... From Times Wire Services
FOOD
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : Game on the Range By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : The search for low-cholesterol meat has led to the unconventional. Is ostrich the beef of the future? : The Long Necks By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mike! Stay Away From the Red Ball! By Charles Perry
Wine Fraud Case Settled By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Alien Spacecraft: Drinkable or Smokable?
Reader's Choice By Kathie Jenkins
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : Cover Story : Your Buffalo Headquarters By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food and Wine Pairings: Heavyweights Stick Together By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
FINDS : Super Salmon By Kathie Jenkins
IN SEASON : After the Flood By Russ Parsons
Ear, Ear By Charles Perry
Light and Meatless By Mayi Brady
The Eternal Flame By Laurie Ochoa
Tandoor is the Night By Jonathan Gold
FORKLORE : Omnivores By Charles Perry
Salad on Rye? By Abby Mandel
Second Half of April EVERYWHERE Sow: burdock, chard... By Sylvia Thompson
Raspberry Roulade, Corn Dogs By Rose Dosti
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : Cover Story : Cooking 'Strich By Charles Perry
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : Cover Story : Meet the Ratites By Charles Perry
BEYOND BEEF : THE EXOTICS : Cover Story : Flocking to Vegas By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let Me Eat Cheesecake By Faye Levy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Letterman mediates the L.A. vs. N.Y. war: A week ago, New... By Steve Harvey
Clinton Must Hold Firm
Fewer Guns, Not More
What Manner of Evil Can This Be? : The hate and ignorance of callous cowards
O.C. WATCH : Handle With Care
Must Freedom Be Pinched for Safety? : PLATFORM
Mosquito Season May Be One of Area's Worst : Pests: Hundreds of stagnant pools of water created by the county's heavy winter rains have become breeding grounds. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Convicts Jackson in Woman's Death By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riverbed Job Was Done for Fraction of Cost to City : Ventura: In preliminary estimate, engineer says firm cleaned area for nearly $120,000 less than what officials agreed to pay. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Playground Breaks Ground By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY REACHES OUT: The Oklahoma City bombing has created... By Jeff Schnaufer
Catholic Faithful Flock to Virgin Icon From Mexico By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weapons Bill Backed by Webb Dies in Committee : Legislation: Assembly panel fails to support proposal to allow more people to carry concealed firearms. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEATING MALIBU: Many families have decided against... By Jerry Hicks and Zan Dubin
THOUSAND OAKS : Workshops Focus on Future of Boulevard By Mary F. Pols
MOORPARK : Human Skull, Virtual Reality at Science Expo By Scott Hadly
Ex-Sheriff's Deputy Joins Assembly Race By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Schillo Balks at Move to Temporary Office By Paul Elias
NEWBURY PARK : Youths Deny Guilt in Shooting Into Home By Jeff Mcdonald
People
O'Connell Named to Conservation Board By Kenneth R. Weiss
THOUSAND OAKS : City Appeals Order to Pay Extra Dam Costs By Mary F. Pols
OXNARD : Driver Stabbed in Argument After Collision By Miguel Bustillo
FULLERTON : Kids Will Get Help Preparing for School By Mimi Ko
Man Has Surgery for Rare Condition By Lisa M. Bowman
OJAI : Mother Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse By J.E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Ex-Con Gives Tips on Protecting Home By Duncan Martell
Orange County Almanac
Students Shadow Experts at Work : Careers: One hundred Conejo Valley teen-agers get close-up looks at role models in professions they may be interested in pursuing. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Bill Dies, but Webb Promises It Will Return : Legislation: Assembly panel fails to support proposal to allow more people to carry concealed weapons. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Lobbies for Scaled-Back Development : Newbury Park: Seventh-day Adventists have new plan for 458-acre property in a secluded canyon. But project still has elements the city rejected earlier. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : Francis J. Hosford; Experimental Machinist
Obituaries
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Firefighter Struck Gold in His Career By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Rep. Berman to Give Briefing on Congress By Maki Becker
Ridge-Top Plan for House Faces Uphill Battle By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Probe Unlikely to Imperil Simpson Trial : Courts: Defense and prosecution say they are confident case will continue. Attorney for book author says Kato Kaelin lied during his testimony. By Henry Weinstein and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Big Increase in Mosquito Population Predicted : Insects: Heavy rains are blamed. Health experts fear an outbreak of encephalitis. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Connor at Court to Press Drug Accusation : Charges: Actor attends arraignment of the man he alleges is the pusher responsible for his son's suicide. Afterward, he urges others to join him in the fight against addiction. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Council Delays Vote on Tougher Truancy Penalties
LOS ANGELES : Panel Ratifies Fine for Hard Rock Cafe Owner
SOUTH-CENTRAL : MTA Uses Grant to Add Officers to Patrols
GLENDALE : Wilson Backs Bill to Commit Violent Sex Offenders
LOS ANGELES : Council Declares Sunday 'Day Without Violence'
LOS ANGELES : Council to Back Bill to Protect Seniors From Scams
LONG BEACH : Pilot Police Program Seeks Senior Volunteers
LONG BEACH : Man in Wheelchair Struck, Killed by Truck
2,000 at Service Celebrate Life of Slain Officer : Memorial: Bob Henry is remembered for his compassion and his sense of humor during a funeral Mass at The Pond, attended by police from across the state. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cash Missing on Slain ATM Worker's Route By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Guard, 63, Found Fatally Stabbed : Crime: Body is found in The City area of Orange, where two others have been killed in the past year. By Leslie Berkman and Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pentagon Says Navy Has Power to Cede Base : Land use: Proposed legislation unnecessary, official says, but local consensus on El Toro's future is crucial. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Disneyland Recognizes Community Service Groups By Tom Ragan
LA PALMA : Council Approves Pay Raises By Bill Billiter
ANTELOPE VALLEY : School Board OKs Removal of Confederacy Symbols
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Traffic Ban Proposed for Night of July 4 By Lesley Wright
SANTA ANA : Latina Author Allende Greeted By David Reyes
TUSTIN : Firm Authorized to Design Tree Park By Alan Eyerly
BELL GARDENS : Police Say Drug Ring Broken Up With 13 Arrests
LOS ANGELES : Menendez Judge Orders Hearing on Abuse Testimony
LONG BEACH : City Prosecutor Sues for Bias and Sex Harassment
LOS ANGELES : Fewer Suspects Bitten by K-9 Corps Under New Rules
NEWPORT BEACH : Panel to See New Cemetery Expansion Plan By Holly J. Wagner
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Acts to Preserve Depot Facade By Jeff Bean
Ethics Panel Denies Funds for Holden By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Absorbers : New L.A. Wharf Area Will Be Test Site for Devices Designed to Cushion Shock of a Quake By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Robbers Flee Bank at Sound of Buzzer By Steve Scheibal
IRVINE : More Than 30 Apply for School Chief Post By Russ Loar
IRVINE : Recall Leader Files Corrected Petitions By Russ Loar
PLACENTIA : New Impound Fees Costly for Scofflaws By Holly J. Wagner
YORBA LINDA : City Wants Trash Service on Tax Bill By Danielle A. Fouquette
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City to Stop Payment on Study Center Home By Jeff Bean
FULLERTON : School Principal's Transfer Protested By Mimi Ko
Animals Mutilated in Sunny Hills Agriculture Program, Parents Allege : Education: Concerns were raised last year without result, the group says in report. School officials are investigating. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Home
This Prison Guard Is So Tough He Checks Warden's Car--Twice By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sense of Loss Draws Diverse Group to Mass By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Library Patrons Denounce Closure Plans : Government: Six libraries, two of them in Garden Grove, face closure because of the county's bankruptcy woes. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laguna Panel Decides Book Is Suitable for 9th-Graders By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hilltop Home Faces Environmental Fight : Planning: Sprawling house proposed above Runyon Canyon Park would be first to skirt scenic parkway protection plan. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Officials Fear an Outbreak of Encephalitis : Disease: A big increase in mosquito population is predicted. The insect carries virus from infected birds to humans. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel OKs New Quake Code Bill for Hospitals : Legislation: Hayden's proposal sets deadline of 2008 to meet the modern standards. Lobbyists say it will financially cripple facilities. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syrian Archbishop to Be Buried in Holland By Vivien Lou Chen
BURBANK : Developer Seeks More Signs Around Mall By Vivien Lou Chen
VAN NUYS : Youths, Blind Adults Share a Feeling for Art By Tim May
SAN FERNANDO : New Speed Limits in Place for 6 Streets By Tim May
Youths' Letters on AIDS to Raise Funds By Ed Bond
CALABASAS : Students Rate Local Businesses on Recycling By Frank Manning
LOS ANGELES : Bill to Protect Elderly From Fraud Backed By Tim May
CALABASAS : Plans Pushed for Golf-Driving Range By Frank Manning
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Interim Head Scolded by Council By Frank Manning
2nd Jury Convicts Pacoima Man of 1982 Fatal Shooting By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pharmacist Jailed in Elaborate Insurance Scam : Fraud: Donald Levine of Sherman Oaks, among 16 arrested in raids, is accused of netting $3 million in phony charges. By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Deadlocks on Truant Penalties : Rights: Proposal would impose stiffer punishments, but some officials fear minorities would be targeted. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Kills Teen-Age Driver, Hurts 3
Owner of Westlake Firm Faces Fraud Charges on Investments By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Mismanagement, Low Morale Cited in Hospital Investigation : Health: Study, prompted by complaints from High Desert staff and public, urges that administrator be replaced. By Timothy Williams and Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Winning Pasadena Candidates Break New Ground for Minorities : Balloting: Voters elect the first Latino to the City Council and first black woman to the school board. Card club measure apparently loses in Pomona. By Rick Holguin and Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Confederacy Loses the Battle of Quartz Hill : Education: Board agrees to dissociate the high school from the Old South symbolism. 'Rebels' nickname will be kept. By L.D. Straub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Nothing Doing for Kings Again : Hockey: Fuhr's effort wasted against Oilers, 2-0, L.A.'s sixth loss in a row. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Mighty Upset This Time : Hockey: Wilson bemoans calls and lack of respect in 3-2 loss at Toronto. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well, Who's Going to Tell Him They Don't Think It's Manly? By Mal Florence
NHL ROUNDUP : For the Sharks and Stars, It Is a Point Well Made From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets Get Breathing Room From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Bittersweet Gossage Retires After 22 Seasons, 1,002 Games Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : O'Malley Gives No Support to Selig as Commissioner By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Owen Not Happy About His Role as a Utility Infielder By Mike Digiovanna
AMERICA'S CUP : Young America Moves Into One-Point Lead By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EQUESTRIAN : Potential '96 Olympic Riders in World Cup Dressage Final By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marrow Leads UCLA Women in Gymnastics By Wendy Witherspoon
Switzerland's Vreni Schneider Retires at Peak of Skiing Career From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : This Ballot Will Require No Recount By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SuperTrucks Driving Record Attendance By Shav Glick
Ducks' Wilson Bemoans Loss : NHL: Toronto gets bounces to win, 3-2, and stall Anaheim's playoff drive. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Owen Not Happy About His Role as a Utility Infielder By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : O'Malley Gives No Support to Selig as Commissioner By Bob Nightengale
PREP ROUNDUP : Momentum Builds as Magnolia Routs Valencia By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kirkwood's Triple Lifts Rancho Santiago Into First-Place Tie By Jon Clifford
San Clemente Trips Mater Dei
Borders Goes Distance Against Chapman, but Southern California College Falls By Martin Beck
Saddleback's Kroeger Picks Hawaii
Chapman Batters Close Baseball Season With a Bang By Martin Beck
Community College Roundup
Ski Champion Schneider Goes Out on Top From Staff and Wire Reports
Another Tournament Double Play on Horizon By Lon Eubanks
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Royal Takes a 5-0 Lead, Gives It Up
Royal Gets In Over Its Head, 95-91 : Swimming: Depth gives Thousand Oaks dual-meet championship in Marmonte League. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Wins in 5 Games, Heads for City 3-A Playoffs : Volleyball: Wolves look like championship contenders in Valley Pac-8 Conference match against tough Canoga Park. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : For Matadors, a Triple Double By Mike Hiserman
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : After Exams, Pepperdine Faces More Tests By Gary Klein
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Parker Is Perfect for La Canada
Titans' Kotsay Gets Eighth Save
St. Genevieve Goes East to Find Football Coach
Mind Over Manager : In Major League Debut as Field Boss, Boone Turns to Mauch for Help By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go See Cal : Class-A Teams, Five of Them Nearby, Offer Great Baseball Bargains By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watching That Sweet Swing Never Gets Old By Jim Murray
Jones' Return to USC 'Crucial,' Parker Says By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : A Not-So-Dandy Yankee Doodles By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
Doomed Triathlon May Get Reprieve By Lon Eubanks
A Basketball Dream Comes True for Sand By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Sponsor May Mean End of Jenner Track Meet By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knight Has Two-Edged Sword : Ace Ventura College Pitcher Is Also His Team's Best Hitter By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Pays the Price for Rule Mix-Up : Baseball: Cougars misinterpret date of player's eligibility, forfeit four victories. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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