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What happened on April 27, 1995
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Friends Grieve for Teen-Agers at Site of Crash : Hawthorne: Officers continue to investigate the cause of Friday's accident, in which four youths were killed and two were injured. By Holly Ziemer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking Class Brings Teens Out of Their Shells By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palos Verdes Schools Plagued by Assaults : Education: Drugs and violence within the district have resulted in the expulsions of a record 11 students this year. By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TORRANCE : Both Sides Hail Aspects of Police Bias Ruling By Deborah Schoch
TORRANCE : Safety Measures Upheld for Refinery's Acid Use By Susan Woodward
Pub Grub Good for What Ales You By Michael Krikorian
Sports By Mitch Polin
Pressure Points
Cheers and Jeers
LA PUENTE : City Council Selects Businessman Gaytan to Fill Storing's Seat By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARCADIA: The City Council last week was unable to decide... By Richard Winton and Kevin Uhrich
Great Wall of Covina : Transit: Residents along Metrolink route clamor to learn when--or if--a long-awaited, long-promised barrier might be built. By John M. Hubbell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Allegations Surface Against 3 Suspended Officers : Pomona: Lawsuits and investigations center on members of an elite police unit, five of whom have been placed on leave. By Lisa O'Neill and Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arrests Offer Glimpse Into Software Piracy By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOVERNMENT : Martinez Withdraws Bill on Legalized Euthanasia By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WILDLIFE : Pool Among Bear Essentials for Home : Volunteers are building a 3,000-square-foot pen for spa-hopping celebrity black bear Samson at the Orange County Zoo. Other amenities of his new digs are a waterfall and scratching post. By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOUSING : Opening the Doors to Home Ownership By John M. Hubbell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA: The American Intercultural Student Exchange...
Airplane Wing Design Has Alhambra Student Flying High : Education: High school senior Wally Huang earns a $1,500 scholarship in a competition honoring original, innovative science projects. By John M. Hubbell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALHAMBRA: A 33-year-old Alhambra man was shot and killed... By Lisa O'Neill
Reward Posted in Robberies of Postal Carriers By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Pasadena's New Era : City Council observers predict that three newcomers will help usher in a period of calm, reason and effectiveness, a refreshing change from the rancor of the recent past. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE REGION : Serial Rapist to Be Kept in Prison Another Year
DIAMOND BAR : Councilman, Wife Face Suit Over Senate Race
THEATER REVIEW : There's 'Much Ado' for Bard in Old Pasadena By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports By Gary Klein
COMPTON : Green Could Be Fined for Disclosure Lapses By Emily Adams
REGION : Councils Pick Mayors and Mayors Pro Tem
LONG BEACH : Panel Asks City to Defer Fee Hike for Businesses By Emily Adams
CERRITOS : Ban on Mini-Marts at Gas Stations Upheld By John Canalis
Base Closure Members to Visit Shipyard : Naval: The primary aim of the tour and interviews by half of the commission is to determine the military value of the Long Beach facility, an official says. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flush With Cash : Prom: A toilet fund-raiser by the Centennial senior class nets $14,325 to help lower the ticket cost. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montebello Council OKs Settlement to Recoup Frozen O.C. Funds : Finances: City would get 77% of its $33.5 million in the failed investment pool and could sue for remainder later. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PARAMOUNT : Carnival, Prizes Mark Swap Meet's 40th Year By Steve Eames
LONG BEACH : Meetings to Focus on Economy, Trade
LONG BEACH : Hughes' $100-Million Center Brings 1,500 Jobs
CERRITOS : Board Member Tells of Ties to Union Leader By John Canalis
REGION : Candidates for Cherokee Nation Chief in 'Hot Race' By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Lives in the Balance : Budget Cuts Could Force Closure of Several of the 19 L.A. County Youth Camps That Seek to Rehabilitate Those Who Are Not Yet Chronic Offenders. But Would Using Tougher Facilities Make Society Pay More in the End? By Efrain Hernandez Jr., Times Staff Writer
Preps
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW : Gaining Humanity Through a Life That Grows Darker : POLITE SOCIETY, \o7 by Melanie Sumner\f7 (Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence; $21.95, 204 pages) By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Israeli Diplomat's Autobiography Offers Few Surprises : BATTLING FOR PEACE: A Memoir by Shimon Peres; Random House $25, 384 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Show and Tell at Otis
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Chorale Reaps 'Garden' Benefit By Kathryn Bold
Stooge Scholars : Academics: Among the nyuck-nyucks and woob-woobs are some serious issues. By Leo W. Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pedicurist Jumps In, Flourishing Both Feet
A War Still Waged : At Vet Center In Anaheim And Across The Country, Troubled Suvivors Of Vietnam Replay Their Memories And Work Through Lingering Trauma By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Life of Wonder and Awe : Books: Michael Chabon's writing struggles inspired his second novel, 'Wonder Boys.' But it's his new daughter who takes his breath away. By Erik Himmelsbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wounds That Just Won't Heal By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Dirty Little Secrets : Don't even think about sending the kids to camp with new clothes. Pack old duds. Grubbies. Mismatched socks. Going away for summer should be fun, not a fashion show. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PTSD--Shellshock--Hit Vietnam Vets Hardest By Dennis Mclellan
To Hell . . . and Back : Not everyone who fought in Vietnam came home shattered. Millions returned intact in mind and body, and used the worst of combat to find the best of life. By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Not Horsing Around By Laurie K. Schenden
Democratic Women, Welfare
News Coverage of Pope John Paul II*
Gov. Pete Wilson
Gina Grant*
Bombing
Habitat for Cougars
MIXED BLESSING: Last year was better than this year in... By Lynne Barnes
German Veteran Kills Self \o7 Reuters\f7
LEADERSHIP: Chatsworth High's student body president... By Abigail Goldman
COMBAT MEMORIES: Decades after they saw combat in Vietnam... By Mark I. Pinsky and Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Vatican Revokes Permit of Spanish Journalist \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mazzola Denies Cover-Up After Credibility Attacked : Trial: Judge Ito reiterates determination to speed up Simpson case. He also tightens rules on lawyers' conduct. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Supreme Court Rejects Federal School Gun Ban By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuts Not Intended to Force Out Fire Chief, Mayor Says : City Hall: New course is predicted for embattled department. Difficult search for replacement expected. By Robert J. Lopez and Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Militia Members' Threats, Attacks on Officials Escalate : Violence: Authorities confirm at least a dozen incidents with members of militant groups since last September. Alerts were issued in Central and Western states. By Eric Lichtblau and Josh Meyer and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Something Big' Warned of by McVeigh, U.S. Says : Bombing: Prediction was made to his friend Terry Nichols three days before blast, prosecutor alleges. By Richard A. Serrano and Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAPD Freezes Special Fund for Crime-Fighting Efforts : Budget: Department is low on cash to pay officers' overtime. Spending could be restored this summer. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rift Deepens Between O.C. Sheriff, Judges By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Man in Legal Limbo as Mother Suffers : Dying: Son faces charge of assisting ailing parent's suicide try. Proposed state law would not protect him. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Rejects Federal School Gun Ban By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Hoaxes Sweep O.C. in Wake of Oklahoma Blast By Anna Cekola and Lee Romney and Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CIA Nominee Vows to Clean House at Agency By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Children Are Listed Among Missing By Jesse Katz and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : One Year Into a Quiet Revolution : Since apartheid's end, South Africa has taken small steps toward solving huge problems. And at its core, the nation has changed--once torn by terror, it has found peace of mind. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McVeigh Lashed Out at Government in '92 Letters By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Professor Nominated for Key Judgeship : Judiciary: President chooses William A. Fletcher of UC Berkeley for U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. His mother is on the same federal bench. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
19 Airstrips Found in 'Cocaine Corridor' : Drugs: Loads were flown from central Mexico to fields near Mexicali, then driven across the border. Some officials suspect corruption helped flights go undetected. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Face a Difficult Dilemma Over Terrorist's Demands for Forum By Stephanie Simon and Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Picture of Unabomber Begins to Emerge : Terrorism: Experts examine letters to draw a profile of the serial bomber. Some suggest he was thwarted in a science or computer job and is seeking revenge. By Dan Morain and Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
There Is No Easy Answer on Militias By George Skelton
Jury Awards Robber an Additional $80,000 By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Official in U.S. Takes Conciliatory Tone : Diplomacy: Progress reported on summit agenda, but key disputes unresolved. Chechen truce fails to satisfy Washington. By Carol J. Williams and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
9 Years Later, Chernobyl Disaster Looks Worse : Aftermath: Ukrainian official estimates that 125,000 have died as a result of nuclear accident. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dutch Court Expands Law, Upholds Euthanasia of Baby \o7 Reuters\f7
Fireball Shoots 25,000 Feet High \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
School offers practical lessons in democracy : Marlboro College uses town meetings to give students, teachers and staff a say in running the campus. By John Laidler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jewish-Born Cardinal Defends Visit to Israel : Controversy: French churchman's participation in Holocaust seminar was attacked. He says critics discounted his relatives 'who were massacred.' By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Opens 1st Bosnia War Crimes Case \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Palestinians to Get Israeli Help With Budget Deficit \o7 Reuters\f7
Rwanda's Hutus Finally Head for Home : Africa: Driven from camps by the Tutsi army, many refugees now seem eager to resume old lives. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Police Arrest Cult's Top Chemist and 6 Others By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Symbol of Compassion
Oklahoma City: After The Bomb : Famous Fugitives
For Social Security Workers, a Sense of Security Was Shattered : Recollections: Room 111 in the federal building was near the epicenter of the blast. Its surviving inhabitants will be bound forever by tragedy. By Lianne Hart and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Defense Lawyers Meet an Indefensible Crime By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Voices from Home
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Radio Station Drops Liddy Show, Gets Threats By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Clinton Unveils Proposals to Counter Terrorist Acts : Congress: Some lawmakers voice doubts about plans to hire more agents and broaden FBI's investigative powers, citing cost and citizen rights. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Clinton Eulogizes Ex-Bodyguard \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Dornan Asked Reno About Rumors of Impending Raids : Guns: Aide says congressman wrote a letter only to be assured that the rumors lacked substance, not to defend armed citizen groups that were purported targets. By Gebe Martinez and Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Put Cougar Hunting on the Ballot \o7 Associated Press\f7
Age May Play Role in Premature Births : Health: Study of 134,088 Utah women finds association between low-weight babies and physical immaturity of teen-age mothers. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : For Some, 15 Minutes of Fame Is Agony By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Hints at Billing for Shared Services : Finances: Supervisors raise issue after discussing the purchase of a bomb disposal robot. Although paid for by the county, it would also be used by cities. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medicare Worries Force Panel to Slow Deficit Plan By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPOTLIGHT : FLIGHTS OF FANCY : Wing Walkers, Aerobatics and Screaming Jets Will Be Over the Top at This Weekend's Air Show at El Toro By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
ART : TEXTILE SUBTEXT : Importance as Art Form, Necessity Demonstrated in Fullerton Show By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Kieran Kane "Dead Rekoning" \o7 Dead Reckoning \f7 Kane's... By Randy Lewis
A ROAD CALLED FAITH : A Mexican Family's Struggle to Immigrate to California Is the Basis of a New Children's Opera By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
POP MUSIC : Del Amitri Puts Scots on Rock By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Casey's the Joint: Urban Jungle for Party Animals By Rose Apodaca Jones, \f7 and \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition.
THE EL TORO AIR SHOW : Flight Plans
SchoolPower Foundation Is Back in Running Again By Rick Vanderknyff, \f7 and \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
SPECIAL EVENTS : Nighttime Is Right Time in Fullerton By Patrick Mott, \o7 Patrick Mott is a frequent contributor to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Grace Paley's Stories Are Painted in Uneven Shades By Mark Chalon Smith, \f7 and \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition.
Like Father, Like Son: It Is 'Goofy,' but That's the Point By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
Orange County Fans' Choices
RESTAURANTS : Liveliness Brewing in Newport By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Have You Herd the One About GG's Buffalo Bits Benefit? 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
In a Pinch, Crawdaditude Picks a Fight By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot next week. and \f7
Turning Over a New Leaf By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The Lords of the New Church "The Lords of the New Church... By Jon Matsumoto
PARENTING : Pediatric Group Backs Shots Associated Press
PARENTING : Virus May Fall to Vaccine : Shot for chickenpox should be available soon, but there are unanswered questions about its effectiveness. By Amy A. Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Getaways for Bonding and a Break : Family vacations can be chance to reconnect, or a time of privacy and rejuvenation. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
PARENTING : Hollywood Siblings Need Strokes Too : When the industry smiles on a child, brothers and sisters can feel left out. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Making Home a Place to Play : With a few touches, your house can become a magnet for children. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times. \f7
PARENTING : Worth a Sporting Chance : Activities like football, rock climbing are risky, but the pros may outweigh the cons for some youths. By Gary Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : What's in a Name? : Plenty, when it comes to choosing what to call your child. It's a decision that could last a lifetime. By Georgia Jones-davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Georgia Jones-Davis is the mother of Emily, a name she thinks conjures up an energetic gardener living in Vermont\f7
PARENTING : Sources of Inspiration By Georgia Jones-davis
PARENTING : A Sneak Preview of the Working World : Today's 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day' is designed to boost girls' self-image. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Vision for Symphony Grew Despite Divisions By Jeff Meyers, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
Warming Up to Snowboard Fun : Falling, crawling and struggling to get up are prerequisites to mastering the growing slope craze. By Ken Mcalpine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feel Flashy? Show Off at Best-Dressed Contest : Put those fancy clothes to good use in competition at Conejo Valley Days. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STRUCTURES : Showplace Offers Top Example of California-Style Residence : Coherent efforts of decorators does justice to the one-story home, situated on a bucolic 21 acres in Ojai. And it benefits a good cause. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Little Shop' Stocks Some Strong Performances, Catchy Tunes : The popular musical is highlighted by the performance of a fast-growing plant that has a taste for human blood. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Mission Implazable' Misses Some Obvious Targets : The parody takes a few good shots at Ventura County politics and history, but ultimately bogs down and loses its focus. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : The Riotous Play--and Not the Size of Venue--Is the Thing : P.G. Wodehouse's adaptation of a Hungarian farce pokes fun at theater itself, in a 24-seat house. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orchestrating a New Age in Classical Music : New West Symphony, based at Civic Arts Plaza, hopes to cull the best talent from two established groups. But the cost-cutting move has hit some sour notes. By Leonard Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Authors Will Discuss Their Intriguing Books : Writers to talk about works, which deal with the New Testament and country doctor in the Colorado Rockies. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wave of Bands Will Hit the Beach for Weekend Party : Among them will be the long-playing Chantays. Their 1963 'Pipeline' is one of the great surf-sound hits. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : After 20 Years, Is It Safe to Go Back Into the Water? : For Ventura resident and former stuntwoman Susan Backlinie, the first time she met 'Jaws' up close and personal was her last. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOP TALK : Before Baseball Season Begins, Take Time Out to Buy Souvenirs : Rather than carrying picket signs, fans can show support by donning the apparel from their favorite teams. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Outdoors Enthusiasts Expected to 'Head for the Hills' : Gathering will fill Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area with events emphasizing nature, education and sports. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Youths Taking Their Cues on Stage at the Civic Arts Plaza : The new Gold Coast Theatre group caters to student thespians, ages 8 to 18. They'll make their debut in Wilder's 'Our Town.' By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earth Day Outshines the Important Sun Day : Annual observance celebrates a logical, and renewable, choice for power--solar energy. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building a Legacy for the Neighborhood By Leonard Reed, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
GOINGS ON : Creatures Will be the Main Feature at Natural History Museum Fair : More than 100 live reptiles and amphibians will be on hand for the Santa Barbara event. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROFILE : UCSB Professor Unmasks Mysteries of African Art : Herbert (Skip) Cole is renowned for his study of many non-Western cultures. He also shares his enthusiasm with the community. By Francia Gaunt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley's Barbara Beautz said she doesn't prepare any... By Leo Smith
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Viva for This Spot's Fine Fare, Service and Value : Italian-style eatery in Westlake proves it's more than just another chain restaurant clone. By Norm Chandler Fox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Under the Hollywood Sign, Babies Are Coming in Bunches
Taking Notes : Philharmonic's Salonen Leads High School Symphony By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Hails High Court Ruling on Transient Campers By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Ads Will Aim to Polish the Tarnished Image of the LAPD By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Students: 20 Girls Will Attend Loyola's 'Work Day'
BRIEFLY : Nutrition: Venice Psychologist Named to County Task Force
HEALTH : Fit to Be an Exercise Role Model By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Cancer: Society Names New Chair of Regional Council
BEVERLY HILLS : Plan for 99-Year Lease to Bloomingdale's Assailed By Susan Steinberg
LADERA HEIGHTS : Council OKs $10,000 Reward in Man's Killing By Susan Steinberg
MALIBU : Fire Recovery Center to Shut Doors Friday By Kathleen Kelleher
HOLLYWOOD : Police Search for Killer of Inglewood Man By Susan Steinberg
Getting a Bead on Creativity By Christina V. Godbey
Sports By Sean Waters
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : A Healing Process By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
DANCE REVIEW : Baryshnikov's Star Quality Stands Out in White Oak By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
ART REVIEW : Identity Crisis : 'Black Male': Art Is Sometimes Lost in the Issue By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TELEVISION Remembering Ginger Rogers: Cable's Turner... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Cycle' Retains Power in Its Return to L.A. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Andre Watts: Freshly Touching an Emotional Chord By Herbert Glass
THEATER REVIEW : Fred Curchack's Own Twist on Shakespeare By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : 'Boots' Postcard Series Gets Across Message By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Weslia Whitfield: A Songwriter's Singer By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : Jacks Sugar Shack a Sweet Dose of Some Rock 'n' Blues By Heidi Siegmund
Latinos Protest at ABC Stations : Television: Nearly 100 picketers walk outside Channel 7 as part of a nationwide strategy for more prime-time representation. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Long and Short of It Is, Newman's Thinking Big By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica and Taper, Too? : Theater: A donor's offer could pave way for Mark Taper Forum to open a mid-sized venue at Bergamot Station as its second space. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Faust, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll By Randy Lewis
'Time' in Memorial : 2 Death Camp Prisoners Bear Witness; Their Experience Helps in Staging Tale of Survival By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mark Chapin Johnson, the Orange County Performing Arts...
KLSX Decries Ad Boycott, Calls Latino Group's Tactics 'Bullying' By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Working' in the Abstract, Playing Out Reality : Theater: Laguna Playhouse's take on the show is different than Broadway's, says director Sha Newman. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Financial Markets : Dollar Spurts Ahead, but Wall Street's Not Impressed From Times Wire Services
Rupert Murdoch Wins in NAACP Case : Media: Court rejects group's attempt to block mogul's ownership of both New York Post and local television station. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting a Tale of Red Ink in Print : Bankruptcy: UCI Prof. Philippe Jorion hopes his book will help educate the public about Orange County's financial travails. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea World Screen Saver Coming From Wiz
Helionetics' Gamble on a Return to Profitability : Earnings: Holding company lost $21.6 million for 1994. Financier is betting on profits in 1995. By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Hit to O.C. Economy Forecast if Long Beach Naval Shipyard Closes : Jobs: Opponents of closure say the county can't afford to lose $22.9 million in annual payroll and contracts that the 3,000-worker base generates here. By Tom Ragan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana's First American Financial Posts Worst First Quarter : Real estate: A 30% drop in revenue and a loss of $12.7 million gave the firm 106-year bad news. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EnvirAlert to Develop Fuel-Tracking Software
Alpha Microsystems Reports $6.2-Million Loss for Fiscal Year
SRS Labs Inc.: The Santa Ana 3-D sound technology company...
Amplicon Inc.: The Santa Ana high-technology equipment...
Gish Biomedical: The Irvine manufacturer of surgical...
Tokos Medical Corp.: The Santa Ana maternal/newborn...
Saba Petroleum Co.: The Irvine oil and gas production...
Banking on the '50s : New Home Savings Ads Signal Shift in Thrifts' Marketing Approach By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kerkorian's Attempt to Buy Chrysler Looks Dead, Analysts Say : Automobiles: The company's stock fell another 5.7% as doubts spread about his ability to finance the megadeal. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Ways to Fight Terrorism Bring More Kinds of Moral Questions By Michael Schrage
PUC Proposes Rules to Boost State's Phone Competition : Telecom: The broad deregulation plan meets with immediate opposition from most of the parties involved. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-MTV Exec to Take Prodigy CEO Position : Technology: Edward Bennett says he plans to orient the on-line service toward a younger, hipper audience. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Rupert Murdoch Wins in NAACP Case : Media: Court rejects group's attempt to block mogul's ownership of both New York Post and Fox's flagship television station. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Durable Goods Orders Rebound in March From Associated Press
WHX Gets a Nominee on Teledyne's 7-Person Board By James F. Peltz
Lawyer Settles Insider-Trading Charges Over Defense Merger : Securities: Lockheed Martin employee admits no guilt but will pay $86,590, the SEC says. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Markets : Dollar Spurts Ahead, but Wall Street's Not Impressed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Airlines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Your Money : Strong on Stocks : Record Market Level Is Justified, Lynch Says From Reuters
Your Money : FDA Says Phony Similac in Southland May Be Linked to Bigger Scam By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Your Money : GAO to Study Effectiveness of NASD Hot Line From Dow Jones News Service
U.S. Puts Pressure on German Public Procurement: The... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business
International Business : Russian Miners, Like So Many Canaries, Risk Their Lives for Coal : Labor: Perilous, unhealthy conditions--and late paychecks--have led to strikes. The unrest could help undermine the rule of President Boris N. Yeltsin. By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norway Wants More Contact With Mideast Oil Producers... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Airbus to Trim Expenses: Executives for the European plane... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Executive Travel : Business Travelers May Soon Wait Less By Rachel Beck, Rachel Beck writes for Associated Press
Airlines Post First Profit in 5 Years: $1.8 Billion in 1994 From Reuters
Unocal Corp. Returns to Profitability From Times Wire Services
Machine Tool Maker Fadal Acquired \o7 Times Wire Reports\f7
FOOD
Basics : Recipe Clipping
Stuffed Mushrooms By Rose Dosti
IN THE KITCHEN : Jeepers, Weepers By Russ Parsons, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Cover Story : I'll Just Whip Up Some \o7 Pommes \f7 Anna By Michelle Huneven
Annual Recipe Favorites
10 Bottles a Month, That's All We Ask By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Rainbow Roller Afraid you'll fall asleep while rolling out... By Charles Perry
An Affordable Classic By Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
DISH : Pastramic Perfection By Jonathan Gold
IN SEASON : Tears for Spears By Russ Parsons
FORKLORE : Old World Beans and Rice By Charles Perry
Fish Masters By Jonathan Gold
People are drawn to pretzel stands not only for pretzels... By Joan Drake
Rhubarb's Bold Stalk By Sylvia Thompson
Lunch With Mussel By Abby Mandel
A Boil and Bake By Marion Cunningham
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Triumph of the Will : Despite war scars, Vietnamese flourish here
Going Down in Flames
Prospect of a Major Shake-Up : Up for the CIA's top job, Deutch talks tough in Senate hearings
RACISM WATCH : Recurring Nightmare
After Oklahoma City: Talk Radio Responds : New Terms Needed \f7 and \o7 DENNIS PRAGER is a talk show host on KABC Radio in Los Angeles and host of a nationally syndicated television show.
Ignore the Lawyers, Help the People : The powerful trial lawyers lobby must not be allowed to stymie tort reform. By Bob Dole, \o7 Bob Dole is majority leader of the Senate. \f7
After Oklahoma City: Talk Radio Responds : Our 'Back Fence' \f7 and \o7 ELLEN RATNER is the White House correspondent for the Talk Radio News Service and a nationally syndicated radio talk show host.
After Oklahoma City: Talk Radio Responds : Clinton, Too, Blew It \f7 and \o7 JUDY JARVIS hosts a nationally syndicated radio broadcast from Hartford, Conn.
PERSPECTIVE ON SARAJEVO : History Turned on Its Head : In Sarejevo, it is Jews reaching out to save Christians and Muslims, providing needed food, shelter and medicine. By Edward Serotta, \o7 Edward Serotta is a Berlin-based documentary photographer and author of the forthcoming book, "Survival in Sarajevo." \f7
We demand a special prosecutor investigate these charges... By Steve Harvey
Plenty of Conspiracies to Go Around By Scott Harris
Obituaries
BURBANK : Three Tell Stories of Death and Life By Michael Arkush
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : 2 Committed to Each Other, Helping People By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nationwide Poll on Accents Finds We're, Like, Total Airheads By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Funds Curtails Special LAPD Patrols By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Bid to Rule Out Death Penalty in Menendez Case By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Plan to Pressure Caltrans to Repair Houses By Chip Jacobs and Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Audit Calls MTA's Oversight of Rail Projects Inadequate : Transit: Report criticizes board for 'micro-managing.' It urges hiring of more staff to monitor contractors. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rash of Bomb Scares Brings Frayed Nerves : Safety: Since Oklahoma City and Unabom crimes, officials say calls from jittery citizens about 'suspicious packages' have escalated. So have telephone threats from copycats. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets Life Plus 102 Years for Kidnaping, Rape
Credit Card Program for South-Central Unveiled By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools
Countywide : Fitness Challenge to Benefit Heart Assn. By Alan Eyerly
February Restaurant Closures
LOS ANGELES : Fleiss Prosecutors Hint of Witness to Back Tax Charges
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Body of Jogger Who Fell 2,000 Feet Is Recovered
Airport Food Workers Say Plan May Cost 325 Jobs : Labor: Outgoing vendors have given layoff notices to union employees. The workers say incoming upscale firms have not been hiring them and fear that new positions will have lower wages and benefits. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graduate Students at UCLA Begin 2-Day Strike : Education: Teaching and research assistants seek union status to get more money, better health care and reduced workloads. School officials strongly oppose effort to organize. By Adrian Maher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Almanac
Judge Orders a Third Trial in Peitz Case By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Graded by Many Groups : Congress: More than 80 organizations issue report cards on voting records. No one receives straight A's. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrating Survival : L.A. Victims of Holocaust Return to Germany for 50th Anniversary By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Tragedy of Holocaust Recalled at Valley College By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Meeting on Renewal of Landfill Permit By Tim May
STUDIO CITY : Parents Step In to Replace Stolen Plants By Maki Becker
Inaction on Planned Mall Is Bemoaned By Steve Ryfle
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Package Evacuates Packard Bell Offices By Paul Elias
CALABASAS : School Enrollment May Imperil Budget By Frank Manning
GLENDALE : City Weathers a Rough Ride in Retailing By Steve Ryfle
CALABASAS : Soka to Offer Talk on Civil Rights 'Myths' By Frank Manning
$16 Million Awarded in Drunk Driving Tragedy : Suit: Victim is in a coma. Judgment is largest ever granted in Glendale Superior Court. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officers Lead 2 to Safety in House Fire : Rescues: LAPD veteran was in a car nearby when he saw the flames. He and a colleague aided a teen-ager and her disabled father. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Approves School's Lighted Marquee Over Neighbors' Objections By Frank Manning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drug Charge for Ex-Rock Star : Crime: Former drummer with Guns N' Roses was reporedly found in his car in a heroin-overdose stupor. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Postponed on Jewish Home for Aging : Zoning: Board reschedules its forum to discuss the Reseda facility's expansion plans. By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Feels Wrath in Road Dispute By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Motion in Menendez Case Denied : Trial: Judge rejects argument that prosecutors should not be permitted to seek the death penalty against the brothers. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Remains of Man Found by Hunters : Castaic: Clothing containing bones is discovered in Angeles National Forest. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Signs of Change : High-Rise Union Bank Building in Oxnard Being Renamed the Financial Plaza Tower By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shopping Center Proceeds With Plans for Renewal and Expansion : Business: Owners of a retail complex at Kimball and Telegraph roads in Ventura plan to add a supermarket, three new buildings and to renovate the existing site. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard District Seeks to Condemn Land to Build Elementary School : Development: Officials have been stalled in their plans for the property since a deal to buy the five-acre site went sour. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / COUNTY SUPERVISOR : Monahan Set to Face Off Against Lacey : Politics: Ventura councilman attacks government waste in his anticipated bid to unseat an incumbent with 14 years on the board. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Plan to Expand Ventura Renewal Zone : Proposal to Add About 135 Acres to Downtown Redevelopment Area Will Be Sent to City Council for Review By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Donation Solicitor Accused of Fraud By Lisa M. Bowman
VENTURA : Consultant to Study County Efficiency By Carlos V. Lozano
CAMARILLO : 12th Malathion Spraying Completed By J.E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Pool Backers Seek Board Endorsement By Catherine Saillant
OXNARD : Students Lobby to Keep 3-Class Format By Catherine Saillant
SANTA PAULA : Inquiry Begins Into Classroom Attack By Lisa M. Bowman
OXNARD : Catching Their Limit of Nature By Miguel Bustillo
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Package Forces Packard Bell to Evacuate 300 By Paul Elias
Court Upholds Deputy's Firing By Dwayne Bray
WESTLAKE : Chorale to Perform at Palsy Care Facility By Lisa M. Bowman
THOUSAND OAKS : Library Is Closed for Quake Repairs By Mary F. Pols
Metrolink to Stop by Burbank Airport By Steve Ryfle
City Council Sets Limits on Public Comment to Speed Meetings : Thousand Oaks: Statements will be channeled into a one-hour session rather than addressing each agenda item. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency OKs Temporary Move of Stables : Thousand Oaks: Group approves shifting equestrian center to Broome Ranch for at least a year until permanent site is developed. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi School Rejoices but Reprieve Has Its Price : Education: Officials issue a grim warning that sparing Sycamore elementary could result in more dramatic cuts, including teacher layoffs. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * John Stellman, 44; Software Engineer
Conejo Valley Days Blends Western and Yuppie Ways : Carnival: Thousand Oaks begins its 39th annual event with a mix of amusement rides and cellular phones and espresso. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Toro Road's Detour Collapses, 20,000 Affected : Commuting: Work on main road apparently caused bypass to fail. Closure expected to be in effect at least until Sunday. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Professor Jailed in Dispute With Neighbors Over Trash : Courts: Huntington Harbour resident has refused to pay a $114,500 judgment, saying she is broke. Contempt hearing is set. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Upholds Blocking Plan for Headlands : Development: Ruling nixes landowners' suit seeking compensation, sustains voter measures opposing construction of $500-million resort project. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Price Forgiveness? : More Than 51,000 at Angels Opener Say $1 Sounds About Right By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Shelter Sues 3 Foes of Its Relocation Plans By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VILLA PARK : City Targets Speeders on Center By Bill Billiter
WESTMINSTER : New Business Tax Plan Gets Preliminary OK By Bert Eljera
Countywide : 'Sensory Garden' Delights the Blind By Yvette Cabrera
Countywide : SBA Will Honor Officials, Companies By Hope Hamashige
Countywide : Hot-Air Balloon Event Moves to Chino Hills By Alan Eyerly
CYPRESS : Council OKs Revised Plan for Warehouse Project By Bill Billiter
FULLERTON : Students Study College's Offerings By Mimi Ko
MISSION VIEJO : Trustee Seeks Review of Schools' Curricula By Jeff Bean
IRVINE : Moorlach Suggests Councilman Resign By Russ Loar
NEWPORT BEACH : Consultant to Help Drum Up Business By Holly J. Wagner
ANAHEIM : City's Director of Finance to Retire By Greg Hernandez
CYPRESS : City Opposes Tighter State Housing Control By Bill Billiter
DANA POINT : City Delays Decision on Animal Control By Jeff Bean
MISSION VIEJO : Photocopy Fees Axed by College Trustees By Jeff Bean
5 Animal Rights Activists Arrested in Protest at UCI : Demonstration: They take over chancellor's office, accusing university of refusing to allow independent monitoring of research experiments. School officials say there is such oversight. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Car Stolen by Parolee Fleeing Deputies Found, Police Say
Daughters Unveil Nixon Stamp in Yorba Linda : Commemoration: The first-class postage is issued on the anniversary of the former President's death. The ceremony is held at his birthplace. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adults Found Drowned in Two Incidents By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Crash; Four Injured : Law enforcement: The pursuit reaches speeds of 80 m.p.h. before a head-on collision stopped it. The car was reported stolen. By Tina Nguyen and Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman Dies in Crash After Running Red Light; 4 Hurt By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rohrabacher Wants to Send China a Message : Diplomacy: Decrying U.S. policy as indecisive, congressman proposes dispatching naval force to South China Sea to discourage Chinese territorial claims. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ng Defender Loses Bid to Remove Judge By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Fatally Shot at Camp Pendleton By Thao Hua
Stabbed Body Was Anaheim Businessman
SPORTS
Surprise Victory Puts New Wind in Conner's Sails : America's Cup: After trailing by more than four minutes, he defeats Mighty Mary to reach the finals. From Associated Press
Duck Hopes Dealt Damaging Blow : Hockey: San Jose wins, 5-2, pulls into tie with Kings for final playoff spot. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Piazza Injured, Dodgers in Pain : Baseball: They beat Florida, 4-2, but catcher suffers pulled hamstring. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Season, Same Old Angels : Baseball: 51,145 see them waste several opportunities in a 5-4 loss to the Tigers in season opener. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blueprint for Success? Try Coors Field By Rob Parker, NEWSDAY
Ripken Brings Baseball Good Cheer By Jon Heyman, NEWSDAY
. . . .Frenchman Christophe Auguin is expected to win his... From Staff and Wire Reports
NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS : Jacksonville Manages to Build Solid Base By Terry Frei, THE SPORTING NEWS
Ducks Stuck on Outside : Hockey: They fail to convert on two-man advantage and lose to Sharks, 5-2. Anaheim stays two points back. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surf Was Up, but Beach Bum Paskowitz Took a Hike Instead By Elliott Almond
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NHL ROUNDUP : Tie Not Much Help for Canadiens From Associated Press
Ankle Injury Sidelines Sampras From Staff and Wire Reports
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Stewart's the Favorite in Vegas 250 By Shav Glick
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Is Keeping Options Open By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros' Hot Start Gains Importance By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Is Keeping Options Open By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Coleman Signs but Takes Huge Pay Cut \o7 Associated Press\f7
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Take the Long Way in Beating Mets in New Park From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Short Spring, Short Opener for Appier From Associated Press
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Tustin Rolls to Victory By Chris Foster
EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL : Stockstill Shuts Out El Dorado By Dave Mckibben
Howard Resigns Position as El Modena Football Coach
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Pacifica Prevails in 13 Innings
Empire League Baseball
Prep Baseball Roundup
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Rally Is Wasted in Loss to Wichita State
Fortune Back on Irvine Fight Card
PREP ROUNDUP : Santa Margarita Golfers Assault Par, Defeat Irvine
Miglineks, Simmons Get Team Honors
Rancho Santiago Wins, Stays Tied for Lead
Exon, Hol, Moore to Battle in Ojai Tennis By Dave Mckibben
Old Foe Returns to Haunt Ducks : Hockey: Loss is their first of season to Sharks, but this one may doom playoff chances. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Will Play 10 Games at Pond
Pacific Sports Deal Revives Performing Arts Triathlon By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Miracle for Conner : America's Cup: Stars & Stripes makes up seemingly insurmountable deficit to win defender final. By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rudy Seanez's Arm Is Picture of Perfection By Mike Downey
Lakers Look to Seattle for Lost Motivation : Pro basketball: As playoffs begin, they'll try to pull themselves out of late-season slump. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Last Chance to 'Win One for Cowboy'? By Ross Newhan
Phebus, Sargsian Favored in Ojai Tournament By Wendy Witherspoon
NBA PLAYOFFS : Disorder in the Ranks Replaces '80s Dynasties From Associated Press
And in This Corner . . . : It's East Los Angeles Versus the San Fernando Valley, It's Friend Versus Neighbor, but Most of All It's De La Hoya Versus Ruelas That Sparks Debate By Mike Hiserman and David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blind Luck? : After Burk's Charger Wins Two of Nine, Veterinarian Finds Racehorse Can't See By Vinnie Perrone, WASHINGTON POST
Curtis Takes a Few Swings at the Angels : Baseball: Being traded to the Tigers has not changed center fielder's style or his opinion of the California front office. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : They're Well Worth Price of Admission By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smaller but Angrier Crowds See Openers : Baseball: Booing, defiance and protest signs greet many teams after 232-day strike. From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : The Greats Make This Day Greater By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
CSUN Makes Noise, Upsets USC, 12-10 : Baseball: Matadors end 13-game winning streak of fifth-ranked Trojans. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handwriting on Wall for Canyon : Volleyball: Millar gets riled by banner and leads Highland to 16-14, 15-5, 12-15, 15-8 victory. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Contreraz Wins With Bit of Help : Softball: No. 1 Alemany does the little things to support staff ace in 5-0 victory over Notre Dame. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Split Decision Gives CSUN a Moral Victory : College softball: Matadors beat top-ranked UCLA, 1-0, in 10 innings after losing first game, 2-0. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pierce Wins on Villasenor's Homer
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Royal Holds On to Win, 4-3, After Devan's Blast
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Chatsworth Hits, but El Camino Real Wins
Pederson, Castonguay Are Marmonte MVPs
THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : It Was an Elevator Season, With Too Much Time in the Basement By Irene Garcia
Fair Exchange : Talented Centeno Leaves Ecuador to Learn Baseball at Birmingham By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bryans Put Up Double Zeros at Ojai : Tennis: Twins have won 84 consecutive games, 14 consecutive 6-0 sets, as tournament starts today. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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