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What happened on April 29, 1995
NEWS
Nancy Sinatra Was a Hit
Who Deserves the Baton?
'Under One Roof' Needs Time to Succeed
Child's Death Prompts Call for Training Judges By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Vietnam War, 20 Years Later : Lives Go On : In Southern California, there are many stories of courageous people battered by the Southeast Asian War. Some came home dogged by the horrors of battle. Some sought new homes here, thousands of miles from their battle- torn birthplaces. All struggled toward regaining hope. As Told to Trin Yarborough
Curtain Stirs Raves, Barbs
3 Gun Dealers to Be Questioned : Probe: Members of a Wisconsin family who own a military supply store are subpoenaed. Sources say bomb comprised 20 plastic drums filled with explosive mixture. By Ronald J. Ostrow and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOT SO BORING: L.A.'s recent disasters have caused trauma... By Abigail Goldman and Hugo Martin
Military Plane Crash Kills 38 in Sri Lanka Associated Press
Lathrop (Lay) Leishman; Known as 'Mr. Rose Bowl' By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pat Stacy Donahugh; Assistant, Companion to John Wayne
Otto Friedrich; Time Magazine Writer, Award-Winning Author
Mary C. Bingham; Matriarch of Louisville Publishing Family
Henry Rogers; Co-Founded Major PR Firm By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast Probe Turns to 3 Gun Dealers : Oklahoma City: Wisconsin family that may have had contact with McVeigh is subpoenaed. Evidence emerges that bomb was made up of 20 plastic drums of explosive. By Ronald J. Ostrow and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High-Stakes Negotiations Led to Citron's Guilty Plea : Bankruptcy: Former official admitted lying and misappropriating funds, but won some key demands. By Jodi Wilgoren and Tracy Weber and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Slow Growth in Economy Draws Praise By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Witness to Hitler's Last Stand : As Germany debates sealing the Berlin bunker where the Nazi leader killed himself, one of its last occupants describes the intrigues and tension of the final days. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morbid Curiosity Inspires Doomsday Cult Following : Japan: A deadly whodunit of high-tech terrorism has mesmerized the nation and created flocks of fans. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farm Chemicals an Unlikely Booty for Crime Ring By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Valley's UC Campus Crusade Nears Finish Line By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Relief Agencies Swamped by Contributions By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divided Panel Names Interim L.A. Fire Chief By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Vows to Assure Solvent Medicare Future By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Lawmaker Emerging as Darling of Right Wing By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anatomy of a Plea Agreement : Background: Weeks of discussions inexorably left former treasurer with only one choice--lose much and gain nothing. He took it. By Jodi Wilgoren and Tracy Weber and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Probe Zeroes In on Raabe, Merrill Lynch By Jodi Wilgoren and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Anatomy of a Plea Agreement : Courts: O.C. officials say Citron's cooperation helps their case against Merrill Lynch. Brokerage calls that 'absurd' and could tar him as an admitted liar. By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WAVIN' WHEAT: Students at Capistrano Valley Christian... By Val Tkach and Jerry Hicks
MIDEAST : Israeli Press Finds Itself in Spotlight : Newspaper executives linked to wiretap scandal. Politicians, security service and reporters had calls illegally taped. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : India's Economic Reform Runs Into Political Reality By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Gray Wolf Released in Yellowstone Park Project Is Missing, Feared Dead Reuters
Gunman Kills Wife, 2 Others at Store From Associated Press
Facade of Wealth Fades in Venezuela : Latin America: Middle class had gotten used to luxuries. But plunging oil prices broke the bank. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Koreans Seek Survivors of Gas Blast That Killed 98 From Times Wire Services
Vietnamese Mayor Urges Reconciliation By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Kills Self Over Poor Grade, Police Say Associated Press
U.S. Report Casts New Doubt on Russia-Iran Deal : Diplomacy: Intelligence sources say Moscow official has secretly talked to Iran about selling weapons-grade uranium. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Platform Collapses, Killing 15 Reuters
Military Planes Crash in Sri Lanka; 89 Die Reuters
Grozny's Streets Lined With Mines, Hatred as Refugees Stream Back : Chechnya: Some call city occupied, others proclaim it liberated. Russian troops' presence, continued fighting hamper return to normalcy. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rights Groups Criticize Foster's Opponents for Their 'Politics of Abortion' : Senate: The surgeon general nominee debate is about right wing's hold on GOP presidential hopefuls, supporter says. Others say his character is at issue. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Scare Leads to Evacuation in Texas Reuters
Troops in Distinguished Ft. Riley Unit Resent Notoriety From McVeigh Ties : Military: Present, former GIs of 16th Infantry angry over the tarnishing its record has received with the arrest of the prime bombing suspect. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Court Refuses Bid to Rehear VMI Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Aides' Papers Sought in Whitewater Case From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Man Who Buried Pups Gets Jail Term From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : 5 Guilty in Scheme to Get U.S. Contracts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USC Geology Chairman Forecasts Quake : Seismology: He expects 6.0 to 6.5 temblor by July 9 in Central California. If he is right, it would mark a milestone in predictions. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.J. Leader Praises Wilson, but Defers Endorsement : Presidency: Gov. Christine Whitman, seen as a kindred spirit among moderate wing of GOP, says she is not ready to back any candidate. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Unabomber Victim Remembered at Service Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron's Friends and Neighbors Aren't Abandoning Him : Reaction: They rally to defense of former treasurer after his guilty plea to six felonies. His decades of service and good investments shouldn't be forgotten, several say. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Q & A : How His Guilty Pleas Could Affect Citron, County and Investors By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Elected Officials Hope Citron's Admissions Take Heat Off Them : Reaction: Many say it shows they were his victims, not accomplices. Critics say there's blame to go around. By Shelby Grad and Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Judge OKs Partial Property Tax Refunds By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : After Citron's Admissions, Experts Debate Need for Stricter Controls : Regulation: Calls for tighter rules are expected, but some watchers say this week's events will naturally lead treasurers to use increased care. By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Relatives Attack Jurors After Man Is Convicted of Murder Associated Press
Trabuco Hills officials are expected to recommend a... By Chris Foster
Cross-town Move Isn't Far Enough
The Magic Is Gone From This Relationship
Fans Aren't Anxious to Play Ball Yet, Even Though Game Is Back
Perhaps the Judge Should Stay Home
Split Opinions Over Foreman-Schulz Fight
The Mouth That Roared Still Provokes a Response
There Are Always More Losers Than Winners
Bruins Should Continue to Play at Rose Bowl
Southern Section Rule Hurts Some Athletes
ENTERTAINMENT
Art Versus Truth in 'Still / Here' : Bill T. Jones' Work Grew Out of a Series of Interviews With Terminally Ill Patients By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Neglected Sculptor Gets a French Platform at Last : Art: The first-ever retrospective in Paris of influential artist Constantin Brancusi will be in Philadelphia in the fall. By Hunter Drohojowska-philp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV & RADIO PBS Budget Cuts: The Public Broadcasting... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Review : Salonen Brings to a Close His L.A. Philharmonic Season By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Santa Fe Tour: Impeccably Executed Interpretations By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Lightness Overshadows Depth of 'Pygmalion' By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family : Sharing the 'Big World' of Children's TV By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 'Dog' a Mix of Terrorism and Martial Arts By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Review : Faith No More Mesmerizes Moshing Fans at Palladium By Sandy Masuo
TV Reviews : 'Girls' Takes a Romp Through Old West By Howard Rosenberg
TV Reviews : Dickens' 'Times' Starkly Re-Created By Ray Loynd
Renbourn Brings Folk to the People : His Guitar Has Been Heard Across 4 Decades, Around the Globe--and, Next, Corona del Mar By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jann Browne '94 Album Soon in U.S. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Last Visit Before Leaving the 'Nest' Empty By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Ready for Dancing in the Streets : Musical Variety--and Tighter Security--Are on Tap for Sixth Annual Fiesta Broadway By Leila Cobo-hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Winds of Change : De Meij Program Will Give the Family of Instruments the Symphonic Home It's Long Lacked By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Imagination Celebration
'Alternative Rock': It's Not That Alternative Anymore By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Welcome Changes in Ramona Pageant : Theater review: Its new director aims to make the outdoor extravaganza more historically accurate. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend TV : Looking at Vietnam War, 20 Years Later By N.F. Mendoza
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rallies to New High; Dollar Up Too From Times Wire Services
Citron May Have New County Job: Star Witness : News analysis: Some say his guilty plea will play a big role in suit against Merrill Lynch. By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
And the Cheese and Crackers Are Extra \o7 Bloomberg Business News\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Microsoft-Intuit Merger: It Will Be a Judgment Call By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westinghouse Rumored to Be Suitor for CBS : Buyout: Some analysts say a takeover would be financially infeasible. Others see logic in expanding present alliance. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sole of a Woman : Troubled L.A. Gear Goes A-Courting in Strategy Shift By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Ethanol Industry Dealt Blow by Court : Gasoline: Ruling says federal government cannot mandate that the additive be used to help make fuel burn cleaner. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PacifiCare Signs Medical Groups to Longer Pacts : Health: The industry standard is for single-year contracts. The five- to 10-year agreements are seen as providing more stability. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seagram-MCA Mega-Deal Clouds Theater Chain Merger By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rallies to New High; Dollar Up Too From Times Staff and Wire Services
Baby Bells Win a Long-Distance Round From Bloomberg Business News
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Premier Laser Systems Inc.: The Irvine laser company said...
Advantage Life Removes Its Co-Founder as President By Ross Kerber
Troubled UnionFed Financial Reports Another Loss By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MusicSource U.S.A. Inc.: The Newport Beach company said...
Newport Corp.: The Irvine manufacturer of equipment for... By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cortex Pharmaceuticals Inc.: The Irvine drug development... By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imperial Credit Industries Inc.: The Newport Beach parent... By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wahlco Environmental Systems Inc.: The Santa Ana designer...
Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The...
Back Rub Entrepreneur Says He Feels the Knead for National Expansion : Personal services: He hopes to build fledgling company from its three stores now to 'McRub' by the turn of the century. By Eric R. Quinones, ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOME & GARDEN
DECOR : In With the Old: Traditional Looks Have New Appeal By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LUMBER : Oh, Wood That You Could Understand : Doing Homework and Learning the Lingo Can Make Shopping Easier and More Efficient By Juanita Lovret, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Make Sure Vents Are Free to Keep Refrigerator Cool By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Tubular Turns By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
DECOR : Houseplants Shed Their Contained Image By Barbara Mayer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
GARDENING : From Tiny Seeds Mighty Difficult Projects Can Grow By Adrienne Cook, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
FURNISHINGS : Milan Puts Modesty on the Open Market By Linda Hales, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Obituaries
State Panel Told of Quake Hazard at Schools : Preparedness: L.A. Unified officials tell senators that funds are needed to secure light fixtures, ceilings before next disaster. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Limits Cities' Gang-Fighting Strategy : Law: State Court of Appeal decides that such groups cannot be controlled by banning activities that are generally considered legal. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vocational School Shuts Down Without Notice : Education: Merit College never recovered from post-quake enrollment drop. Students, teachers are left shocked and angry. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Judge Convicted of Sexual Battery By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Landfill Savings Estimates Faulted By Antonio Olivo
Volunteers to Clean L.A. River Channel By Michael Arkush
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Breakfast Gets Top Billing at School Assembly Show By Maki Becker
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : City Plans New Uses for Police Station By Kay Hwangbo
STUDIO CITY : Community Pressure May Close Facility By Ed Bond
Kids Make Recycling Video for Schools By Maki Becker
AGOURA HILLS : School Flashes Back 25 Years to Its Founding By Frank Manning
BURBANK : Firefighters Rescue Disabled Woman By Julie Tamaki
CALABASAS : Fund-Raising Mission for Bombing Victims By Frank Manning
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Speakers Will Discuss Holocaust By Antonio Olivo
GLENDALE : Nestle Will Stay If Building Is Sold By Steve Ryfle
Night Moves : After-Hours Gym Attracts Praise, but Not the At-Risk Youths It Was Opened For By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong-Willed Infant Was No Match for Chaos on the Streets : Crime: Jainah Spencer survived a hole in her heart. But a kidnaping led to the 7-month-old's death in a car crash. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burbank Gets First Profits From Mall By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Arrested in Protest of GOP's 'Contract' : Demonstration: Union activists are frustrated in their demands to speak with the traveling Rep. Carlos J. Moorhead. By Doug Alger and Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robber Sentenced Under '3 Strikes' Law
Speakers Press Base-Closing Panel to Save Long Beach Shipyard By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOWNTOWN : Owners Advocate Tax to Improve Garment District
Relatives Attack Jurors After Man Is Convicted of Murder, Police Say \o7 Associated Press\f7
Use of Shuttle Buses Urged at Conejo Days : Thousand Oaks: Crowds can be avoided, officials say. Disabled children enjoy a visit. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Construction Workers Go on 'Destructive Rampage'
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Former Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Not Guilty in Fake Bomb Case By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Teacher Honored at the White House : Education: Richard Chapleau, lauded as state's top instructor, aims to pass along encouragement and optimism to youths. By Peter Roberson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Roberson is a Washington-based reporter for States News Service
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Reputed Supremacists to Be Tried in Alleged Hate Crime By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant Brings Adobe Museum Close to Reality : Piru: Repairs may begin on landmark damaged in the Northridge quake. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hot dogs are an American tradition. And it's a shame people feel they have to put a stop to it.' : Dogged Work Paying Off for a Wiener Vendor on a Mission By Timothy Williams
Skinheads to Face Trial in Drive-by Attack on Blacks By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rejects Municipal Law Curbing Gangs : Appeal: Ruling bars San Jose ordinance banning acts that are otherwise legal. It could affect similar measures in other cities. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child's Death Shows Judges Need Training, Sheriff Says : Violence: He calls court's failure to remove boy from home where he was fatally beaten 'mind boggling,' and says too much emphasis is placed on preserving biological families. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake Aid Centers Close With Little Fanfare : Assistance: Relief agencies will handle inquiries mainly by phone now that the number of requests has dropped off. By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Event Not Just a Stroll on the Shore : Ventura: Ah, the sand, the surf, the sky-diving Elvis. In its 10th year, the California Beach Party is expected to draw 25,000 each day. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Sentenced in Random but Fatal Shooting By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Suggests Breaking Up County Libraries : Budget: Cities would run some of the facilities. The report also says leaders should consider putting a special tax on the ballot. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Event to Focus on Disaster Preparation By J.E. Mitchell
City Inaugurates New Masonic Park By Christina Lima
OJAI : Shelley Chosen for Mayoral Post By Lisa Bowman
WEST LOS ANGELES : Feuer Says Yaroslavsky Faces Conflict of Interest
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Man Gets Life in Prison Under 'Three Strikes' Law
CHATSWORTH : Ex-Workers' Comp Judge Guilty of Sexual Battery
Will he use the "I'm not a crook" defense? West Hollywood... By Steve Harvey
Crew to Be Honored for River Rescue By Lisa M. Bowman
PORT HUENEME : Harbor Greets 300th Ship of the Fiscal Year By Lisa M. Bowman
HOLLYWOOD : Suspected Car Thief Wounded by Police
LONG BEACH : Autopsy Fails to Reveal Cause of Suspect's Death
Donations Sought for Bomb Victims By Duncan Martell
GOP Committee Votes to Keep Larkin By Carlos V. Lozano
OXNARD : Ex-Attorney Gets 120 Days for Theft By Paul Elias
OXNARD : Black Political Group to Hold Conference By Paul Elias
Long Beach Lobbies to Save Shipyard By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State to Take Over Control of Beaches From L.A. County By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Seeks to Dismiss Suit Over Safety of Building By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Sketches Too Accurate, Ito Tells Artist By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Slayings Found in Concealed Room at Father's House : Crime: Two students were killed last fall in a possible case of mistaken identity. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : New Jersey Governor Urges Cuts in Taxes By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : Man Shot, Wounded by 2 Detectives By Mack Reed
THOUSAND OAKS : Broken Cable Traps Ferris Wheel Riders By Paul Elias
SIMI VALLEY : Whittaker Corp. CEO Is Honored By Paul Elias
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Library to Begin Concert Series By Tracy Wilson
MOORPARK : Childrens Center Plans Discovery Day By Jennifer Kelley
A Divided Message : Spirituality: To her followers worldwide, Vassula Ryden is a faithful purveyor of communications from Jesus and Mary. But theologians question credibility. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Sacred Journey to Mecca Unites World's Muslims : Islam: An estimated 2 million will participate in the hajj, which culminates May 10 with a feast marking the sacrifice of Abraham. By Alexander Kronemer, RELIGION NEWS SERVICE; Alexander Kronemer is a scholar who lectures frequently on Islam. He is at work on a book about the early history of Islam
Use of Conejo Days Shuttle Buses Urged by Officials : Thousand Oaks: Crowds and long lines can be avoided by attending during the day, they say. Disabled children enjoy a special visit. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley May Give 5 Acres to Help YMCA Build $3-Million Site : Recreation: Council will consider giving land for an expansion that would include a pool and a new focus on fitness for older residents. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Views of Some Extremists May Fuel More Violence : Terrorism: Theologians say apocalyptic visions in Bible's book of Revelation are being misinterpreted by some right-wing paramilitary groups. From Religion News Service
The call is going out to synagogues, Jewish organizations... By Rosanne Keynan
Obituaries : Ross A. Brocato; Realtor, Camarillo Resident
Obituaries
Cyclists to Begin Trek Across U.S. : Fund-raising: Two Simi men will ride for 6 1/2 hours a day for six weeks until they reach Florida. Money will aid Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. By Duncan Martell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science Fair Winners : VENTURA COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR - 1995
Police Arrest Suspect in Incident Videotaped by Deputy's Camera : Crime: 'I've got things to live for,' a parolee with a handgun tucked in his pants says as he surrenders at a Westminster motel. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced in Death of Toddler : Crime: Judge denies probation for Brian Laudenback, who had been found guilty of fatally beating his former girlfriend's son last year. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Law on Park Use Prompts Suit From ACLU : Courts: The ordinance bars people with certain drug convictions. The civil liberties group says the rarely enforced rule 'goes too far.' By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not in the Same Boat : Some Sail to Ensenada With Glory in Mind-- For Others, the Course Comes With Dessert By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : El Toro Preview Thrills Young and Old Alike By Leslie Berkman
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Gets Draft of Proposed General Plan By Lesley Wright
SEAL BEACH : Plenty of Activities Planned This Weekend--Too Many, Some Argue By Russ Loar
Orange County Almanac
LAGUNA BEACH : City to Weigh Appeal Against Farmers Market By Leslie Earnest
City Guide
IRVINE : UCI Psychiatrist Faces Theft, Fraud Counts By Steve Scheibal
SANTA ANA : Silverado Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
FULLERTON : Hunger Walk to Help Needy Set for Sunday By Mimi Ko
LA HABRA : New City Program to Target Spousal Abuse By Mimi Ko
ORANGE : Big Strides for Athlete Amputees By Lesley Wright
Fair Approves Plan to Collect Canned Food
UC Irvine Hires Long Beach Fund-Raiser By Steve Scheibal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Little Saigon Reacts With Sadness to McNamara's Book : History: The ex-official's writings remind many Vietnamese emigres of their losses and how they and their American allies fought for very different reasons. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward Offered to Find Baby's Kidnaper : Crime: Sears promises $5,000 for information leading to whoever disappeared with 4-month-old Steffany Zamora from its South Coast Plaza store. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Boundaries May Change
Suit Alleges Retaliation by Official Against Election Foe : Courts: A candidate who lost to county Supt. of Schools John F. Dean in November says his contract wasn't renewed because of ill will. Dean says the decision was based on restructuring. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leisure World Hits Snag in Plan to Buy Library
Refurbished Center Holds Open House
Oklahoma City Bombing Prompts Disaster Training : Readiness: Firefighters from three counties are taking part in a weeklong drill that includes learning to rescue victims from collapsed buildings. By Quyen Do, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa to Decide Recovery Center's Fate : Zoning: Area residents say the facility, operating under a conditional-use permit, is increasing vagrancy and crime. Tenants say the center is important for their sobriety. By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Panel to Study Mobile Park Dispute By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
First Baptist Church will celebrate the 25th anniversary... By Gena Pasillas
Rapper's Lawyers Assail Evidence Loss By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March a Tribute to Fragile Truce By Efrain Hernandez Jr. and David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
Dodgers' Opening Night a Smash : Baseball: There are fireworks aplenty as 51,181 see Ashley drive in five runs during a 9-1 rout of Atlanta Braves. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Hopes Flicker : Hockey: Arturs Irbe continues mastery in San Jose's 4-0 rout that puts Kings two points out of playoff spot with three games left. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knicks Achieve, Believe : Pro basketball: New York thinks key playoff experience and last year's loss in finals will pay off in a title this time. By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
Smith Is the Answer, Saves Angel Victory : Baseball: Lachemann has the man he wants in the 10th inning to finish off Toronto, 7-6. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : It's Like Old Times as Jordan Scores 48 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Met Fans Get the Point Across, $1 at a Time From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mattingly Comes Up Big but Not Crowd From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Run to Playoffs Hits the Wall in Hartford From Associated Press
Long Beach Poly Girls Win 400 and 1,600 Races at Penn Relays By Lonnie White
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Rolls Into Rematch With Hawaii By Wendy Witherspoon
Some Good Guesses Give Hoch Lead by Two Shots at Houston From Staff and Wire Reports
HORSE RACING : In the Derby, Not So Fast By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
New Hollywood Park Tradition : Horse racing: Track runs out of T-shirts as opening night attracts 29,000. By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Blinkers to Help Dazzling Falls, Others in Derby By Bill Christine
In This Case, 66 2/3% Is Worth More Than 85% By Thomas Bonk
An Early Hit : Sophomore Kotsay Doing All He Can to Lead Titans Back to College Baseball's Promise Land By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two 'Replacements' Who Suit the Dodgers Just Fine By Mike Downey
Lakers Look Inside for Biggest Answers : NBA playoffs: Divac, Campbell, Bowie are the focus and key to a rebound from Game 1 disaster. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Mountain Retreat : In the Small Town of Big Bear, Neither Oscar De La Hoya Nor Rafael Ruelas Is Willing to Give an Inch By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Hopes Flicker : Hockey: Irbe continues mastery in San Jose's 4-0 rout that puts Kings two points out of playoff spot with three games left. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opener's Not the Ticket for Pickets : Baseball: A group of disenchanted fans show displeasure with the 'field of greed' at Dodger Stadium's main entrance. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : For Piazza, It's a Long Season By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : It Didn't Show, but Braves Really Are Scary By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Slaying of Polidor Stuns Team By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Williams Remembers It Too By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Arbitration Figures Revealed \o7 Associated Press\f7
Umps to Get Tossed from SkyDome : Baseball: After the Blue Jays' first homestand, replacements will be barred because of ruling by Ontario Labor Board. From Staff and Wire Reports
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Sweet Smell of Success Lingers for Van Allen By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Glenn Sparks Buena Park's Victory
Miller Expected to Be Named Tustin's Football Coach By Martin Henderson
Eagles Get Loss and Lonely Feeling : Soccer: Only 150 come out to see U.S. International Soccer League team lose, 3-2. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higgins Gets Unexpected Quadruple : Track and field: Channel Islands junior wins girls' 100, 200 and 400-meters and anchors 400 relay. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Fall, Royal Enjoys Block Party : Volleyball: Ho-hum. Highlanders take seventh consecutive Marmonte League championship in stride. By Mike Bresnahan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE : Gallegos' Hit Caps Tustin's Comeback By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fresno Meet Draws CSUN's Top Athletes : Track and field: Several Matador competitors expect to challenge in event for California-Nevada colleges. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McHargue Homer Helps Westlake Clean Up, 4-2 : Baseball: Timely two-run blast in the fifth enables Warriors pull ahead of Camarillo in Marmonte League. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kranz's Homer in the Fifth Gives Saugus a 2-1 Victory : Softball: The Centurions defeat Hart for second time this week and take 1 1/2-game lead in the Foothill League. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / EMPIRE LEAGUE : Preciado, Katella Cling to Victory By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pomona-Pitzer Powers Past Cal Lutheran
Bryans Lose Streak but Still Win By Dana Haddad
Nevada Gets By With Lagattuta By Dana Haddad
Maes No Obstacle for Bleszynski : Tennis: Stanford freshman reaches women's Pac-10 singles semifinals at 96th Ojai tournament. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Volleyball Roundup
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : McConnell's Triple Leads Capistrano Valley
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Unpredictable El Toro Beats Third-Ranked Irvine By Michael Itagaki
Boychuk Aims to Recapture 49er Glory : Women's basketball: Former Purdue assistant says she coveted the Long Beach State job because of the program's potential. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Westlake Diver a Big Splash at Marmonte Meet
Simi Valley Track Team Saddened by Loss of Coach : Death: Assistant Don Muchmore was the pilot of the plane that crashed last week. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowley Jammed With Anglers for Trout Opener By Rich Roberts
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyon Ends Hart's 15-Game Win Streak
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Orange Coast Women Trail Palomar at Conference Swim Meet
Chicagoan Grabs Early Lead in Newport-to-Ensenada Race By Rich Roberts
Serena's Song Likely to Miss Derby : Horse racing: Jockey's agent says filly will run in Kentucky Oaks instead; Lukas confirms he is leaning that way. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Sell One-Third Interest in Talkin Man From Associated Press
Moorpark Needs a Bit of Luck : Track: Raiders are strong in field events, but lack distance runners in WSC championships. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Splash shored up its back line by trading one of... By Martin Henderson
Cal State Fullerton has signed gymnasts Cortney Bogart and...
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Lose Third Straight When Nevada Pulls Away
Surf's Up for Party at Ventura
Utts Survives Hot Seat at Ventura : Auto racing: Camarillo driver shakes off father's crash to hold off defending track champion. By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Auto Racing Bobby Schwartz of Costa Mesa won the four-lap... From Staff and Wire Reports
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