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What happened on February 14, 1995
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WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Efrain Rios Montt : To the dismay of human rights activists, the former dictator is now president of Guatemala's Congress, a position seen as a springboard to the nation's highest post. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Spelunker's Passion Pays Off : Jean-Marie Chauvet and his small team of cave-diggers 'hit the jackpot,' finding a cache of Stone Age art. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lone Justice : The abduction of Polly Klaas gripped the nation and prompted her father to wage war on anyone who would harm a child. But Marc Klaas has paid a steep price for his lonely crusade. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Mending Broken Hearts : Dr. Hillel Laks of UCLA repairs diseased hearts that ordinarily would be rejected for transplant. And the recipients are usually 65 to 70, people who might not otherwise be eligible. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Loaded with Options : Tustin Point Guard Doug Gottlieb has Plenty of Choices When he Wants to Make a Play CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Age Mothers at Eye of Welfare Storm : Reform: Unwed childbearing is harmful to parents, children and society. But patchwork remedies have failed. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peru Declares Cease-Fire in Conflict With Ecuador : South America: Quito official says troops won't fire unless attacked. Lima's claim of victories is disputed. ADRIANA VON HAGEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Animal Attraction : Popular X-Rated Valentine Tour at S.F. Zoo Details the Sexual Adventures of Wildlife RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Naval Officer Infected With Deadly Bacteria from a Times Staff Writer
2 Inspectors at Border Charged in Drug Probe SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Mexican Food Without the Guilt : Fast food: Taco Bell is introducing light versions of its menu staples. Even the folks at the Center for Science in the Public Interest approve. KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking Of: : Coral Reefs : Marine Habitats Under Global Assault
COLUMN ONE : Gramm's Relentless Crusade : As the GOP presidential contest firms up, Texan campaigns as candidate tough enough to finish the party's attack on big government. Democrats see him as ruthless and hypocritical. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clinton to Call March Economic Conference Reuters
Crews Burrow 1st Feet of 2-Mile Valley Subway HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. High Court Sides With Father in Adoption Dispute EDWARD WALSH, THE WASHINGTON POST
Democrats Unite Against GOP Crime Bill : Congress: President's party closes ranks behind his threat to veto measure rerouting funds for new police. Today's scheduled vote is expected to be close. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Approves Race in Remote Area of Utah from a Times staff writer
O.C. Cutbacks Threaten Poor : Crisis: Critics say aid for homeless and drug-addicted babies is to be slashed to avoid tax increase. Bergeson says needy not singled out. JULIE MARQUIS and LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Army Actions Raise Fears for Chiapas Rights JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Usher Faces a Sad Year at Big A (as in Absent) : Careers: The Rams are gone. The baseball strike continues. So, after three decades working at Anaheim Stadium, Chuck Plumberg's prospects for '95 are gloomy. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Schools Wrestle With Realities of '92 Money Pact : Education: Deadline nears for equalizing campuses' funding. A shrinking state budget complicates decisions. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Runway Imagination Soars With Flights of Fancy Trash JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White House Guest Schuller Spends the Night in Lincoln Bedroom DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Rejects Welfare Reform Changes : Congress: Democrats had sought to provide guarantees for recipients, children. The Republican proposal still gives states broad leeway. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ignorance of Sexual Diseases Is Cited Associated Press
Will Not Seek Presidency in 1996, Gingrich Asserts Times Wire Services
Fate of Budget Law May Depend on Sen. Feinstein : Politics: Republican majority may need the Democrat's vote to pass balanced-budget amendment. She insists Social Security be exempted from cuts. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Weapons Cease-Fire Reported in Chechnya From Reuters
Affirmative Action Debate Will Divide Nation, Educator Says AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
BODY WATCH : INDULGENCES : Relieve Stress, Improve Attitude . . . and Never Give Up on Love CANDACE A. WEDLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : New Tactic to Shackle Federal Powers Spreads in Northwest KERRY WEBSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fourth Suspect in Beating Death of Amy Biehl Appears in Court From Associated Press
Clinton Set to Veto Security Policy Bill : Legislation: The GOP measure would restrict presidential powers. Curbs would include limiting U.S. participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. War Crimes Tribunal Charges 21 Bosnia Serbs MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONGRESS : At 92, Thurmond Can Still Fend Off Ouster Attempt : Some colleagues question his mental faculties. But he retains his firm grip on the Senate Armed Services Committee. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foster Cited Caution on Surgeries : Nomination: Choice for surgeon general warned in 1976 article against 'injudicious, indiscriminate' use of hysterectomies. He urged 'informed consent.' MARLENE CIMONS and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Second Suit Challenges Pool Bankruptcy Filing DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARIS : 'After Peace' Talks
L.A. Schools Wrestle With Realities of '92 Money Pact : Education: Deadline nears for equalizing campuses' funding. A shrinking state budget complicates decisions. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
23 Killed in Truck Plunge in Peru's Andes Reuters
State's Immigration Suit Against U.S. Dismissed : Courts: Wilson vows to continue fight to have federal government cover costs of dealing with illegal aliens. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Acts to Head Off Grumblings : South Africa: He abandons appointment of scandal-plagued cleric to U.N. post. President also tries to heal rift caused by his estranged wife. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hunt Launched for 20 Tied to Bomb Suspect : Terrorism: They are said to be the core of Yousef's cell in Philippines. Concern over follow-up attacks is cited. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50 Years After Devastating Raid, a Healing in Dresden : World War II: British, U.S. representatives lay wreaths for the dead. German president underlines Nazi guilt. From Reuters
Ruling PRI Suffers Crushing Defeat in Key Mexico State : Election: Opposition PAN heads for a major sweep in Jalisco, dealing president's party one of its worst losses in 66 years. Wide margin eases fears of violent protests. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Isolationist Trend Imperils Activist U.S. Foreign Policy JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memories of Quiet Times With His Love
U.S. Vets Turn Over Items to Help Identify Vietnamese MIAs From Times Wire Services
Tour Plane Crash Kills 8 Near Grand Canyon J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By the Numbers : Spotlight
Notebook : Magnolia Coach Gives Perspective to Playoffs CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Valentine's Day, a Tale of Love, Loss . . . and Salvation WESLEY G. HUGHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONTEVIDEO : Pacts Talk Merger
BUJUMBURA : A Front-Row Seat
Southern Section Boys' Basketball Playoffs MIKE TERRY
LONDON : Wilde in the Abbey
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Woodbridge, Brea Olinda Are Given Top Seedings GABE LACQUES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Woodbridge Has Reached Girls' Basketball Pinnacle : Team Battles Through Controversy, Heartbreaking Loss MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Britain Takes Steps to Stop Bullying, the Ugly Downside to School System : From fictional Tom Brown to young Prince Charles, it's a student's nightmare. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavyweight Titleholder : When he was struggling, Dean Koontz believed in himself and bought back the rights to his books. Now many of the best-selling author's early efforts are paying off again. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Antidotes for an Achy Breaky Heart SHARI ROAN and LESLIE KNOWLTON
Southern Section Girls' Basketball Playoffs MELANIE NEFF
Southern Section Girls' Basketball Playoffs MARTIN HENDERSON
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Under the Dark Sky, Supporters Prepare for a Starry 'Night' KATHRYN BOLD
Regional Outlook : Europe Rethinks Job Sharing : Hard realities, such as 16 million unemployed, have forced EU nations to consider modified workweeks, flexibility. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Lesotho's Throne: All in the Family : In a move to ensure stability, Moshoeshoe II is reinstated as king after abdication of son who replaced him. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Mater Dei, Tustin and Sonora Lead Field for County CHRIS FOSTER
Media : Focus Gives German Giant a Run for Its Readership : Conservative new magazine targets the Kohl generation, and left-leaning Der Spiegel faces stiffest competition ever. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building a Winner in the Wild CHRIS FOSTER
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Taking the Time to Prove Common Sense Wrong--Again : ABOUT TIME: Einstein's Unfinished Revolution by Paul Davies , Simon & Schuster, $24, 294 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southern Section Boys' Basketball Playoffs MICHAEL ITAGAKI
BUSINESS
Million-Dollar Loan Made on Oxnard Building
AUTOS : Romanian Wheels for U.S. Market : Imports: Florida company will offer two sport utility models starting at less than $10,000. From Reuters
Medi-Physics Discontinues Syncor Distribution Deal
Condo Owners Are Advised to Buy Own Insurance : Recovery: Too often, residents rely on the association's coverage, which may fall far short of what's needed in a disaster.
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Micropolis Shares Drop on Revenue Forecast
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Automobiles John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Company Town
Automobiles John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Home Sales Drop
4th-Quarter Turnaround Reported by Tekelec
Clinton's Chief Economist Issues Rebuttal : Economy: Annual report responds to the Republican fiscal agenda, taking many of its claims to task. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matthews Reports Sliding Profits in 1st Quarter
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
PerfectData Changes Focus, Mounts Profit Turnaround
Automobiles John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Company Town JAMES BATES
Rainbow Makes 99 Cents a Share
Trio-Tech Profits Plunge to $188,000 in 2nd Quarter
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Group Objects to Microsoft's On-Line Plans From Reuters
County Home Buyers Earn More Than Those Statewide
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
State's Business Exodus Shows Signs of Easing : Economy: Manufacturers expo in Anaheim plays to a sparse crowd. And expansion --not relocation--is the buzz. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GTE May Delay Plans for Interactive Video Service Jack Searles
Searching for the Sandman : Hilton Hotels Want to Help Travelers Sleep From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Heating Fuel Prices Drop; Stocks Mixed From Times Staff and Wire Services
Court Paves Way for Saatchi to Form Agency : Advertising: He can compete against the firm he founded, but three colleagues can't--for now. From Associated Press
AUTOS : Toyota Shortens the Workday From Reuters
Spray Can Replacements Will Cost Armor All
Speakers' Guide Available at Cal Lutheran University
Group Objects to Microsoft's On-Line Plans : Technology: Dealers representatives will meet today with Justice Department officials. From Reuters
Asphalt Firm Shrinks Losses to $3 Million
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Impact Hired to Produce Meetings for Jafra Firm
Don't Wait to Feel Sick Before Going Out to Find Best Physician for the Case : Health: Patients who are partners in their own care may be diagnosed more accurately, respond better to treatment and recover more quickly, according to Consumer Reports magazine studies. JUDITH SCHOOLMAN, REUTERS
Mission Produce Will Use Canadian Technology
Warburg Group Chief Executive Cairns Resigns From Associated Press
Chevron Sticks With Project in Kazakhstan : Oil: Company says cut in spending there was planned and does not indicate pessimism. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Hears Proposals for Forecast Liability Protection From Reuters
Grubb & Ellis Will Market Hathaway Building
For Richer or for Poorer, in Up Cycles and in Down . . . : Entrepreneurs: Husband-and-wife teams are the fastest-growing segment of the small-business population. But it's not all hearts and roses. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Variflex Gets New Credit Line to Maintain Expansion Pace Jack Searles
Health Costs Fall With Big Push to Managed Care : Benefits: Businesses realized savings in 1994 as coverage for thousands of employees was shifted, survey finds. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : Carolco May Be Close to Restructuring JAMES BATES and JUDY BRENNAN
Valley Home Prices Sink to 1987 Price Levels, But Sales Rise : Real estate: January's median sale price was $165,000, same as in August, 1987. But the number of sales inched upward, compared to the same period last year. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Game Firm T-HQ Plans Reverse Stock Split
Small Business Classes Offered at Ventura College
'Bill Gates of Japan' Will Buy Comdex : Softbank to Pay $800 Million for Computer Shows JULIE PITTA and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wagon Wheel Plaza in Oxnard Is Up for Sale Jack Searles
Martin Lawrence Raises $2 Million in Stock Sale
Construction Industry Stages Strong Comeback Jack Searles
AST's Wai Szeto, a Key Player in Firm's Early Days, to Retire ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litton to Acquire Defense Units of Imo Industries
State's Business Exodus Shows Signs of Easing : Trends: Orange County relocation conference plays to a smaller crowd this year. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By a Nose : Plastic Surgeons Find Egos Are Where the Money Is as HMOs Cut Back GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Til Debt Do Us Part : Entrepreneurs: Experts say couples who become partners make up the fastest-growing segment in the field of small firms. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Past Hanna-Barbera Exec to Form New Entertainment Firm
Investors, Technology Firms Seek Their Match : Conference: One of Orange County's largest investment banks stages an event where cash-hungry start-up firms can find financial partners ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden Systems Loses $8.9 Million in Period
Company Town : Gaumont, in Selling Pilot, Shows It Speaks Perfect Hollywood : TV: 'Beck,' from the French entertainment house, is the first such U.S. network production for a non-English-speaking firm. LOUISE McELVOGUE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S.D. to Get First Bank Under New U.S. Charter Law : Finance: Legislation is designed to bring services to inner-city areas. Oakland is the next likely site. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Providing a Whirl on Motion Simulators : Business: Cinema Ride hopes to cash in on a virtual reality adventure. But the competition is growing fierce. JENNIFER PENDLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Costs Fall With Big Push to Managed Care : Benefits: Businesses realized savings in 1994 as coverage for thousands of employees was shifted. From Associated Press
O.C. Company Is Among Few to Invest in Russia's Drug Firms From Reuters
Pasadena Biotechnology Firm Moves Headquarters to Tustin
Marriott Hotel Joins Expo '95 Sponsor List
AUTOMOBILES : Stanton Hot-Rod Builder Uses '37 Ford to Break Own Record With 5th Trophy John O'Dell, Times staff writer
St. Louis Entity to Buy Irvine City Bank
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Heating Fuel Prices Drop; Stocks Inch Up From Times Wire Services
Clinton's Chief Economist Issues Rebuttal : Economy: Annual report responds to the Republican fiscal agenda, taking many of its claims to task. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weight Watchers to Close Orange Office
Reddi Brake Reverses Losses, Plans Expansion
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Feds Won't Pursue Case on Officers : LAPD: Nine members of elite police unit won't face civil rights charges. U. S. attorney's office says there is insufficient evidence. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lead Us Not Into Temptation : There are theological reasons why school prayer is a bad idea. JOE LOCONTE, This article by Joe Loconte, a former senior news writer for Christianity Today and currently deputy editor of Policy Review, the Heritage Foundation's quarterly journal, is adapted from his article in the Winter 1995 issue. and
'Gatekeeper' Test Again Will Close I-5 Checkpoint LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Audit Finds Flaws in City Warehouse Operations : Government: Controller urges department to correct slipshod practices. Among other things, about 3,000 tires are unaccounted for. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bishops Must Be Consistent : In keeping with its pro-life stance, the Catholic Church must also reject the 'just war' theory. MICHAEL GALLAGHER, Michael Gallagher teaches Japanese literature at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He wrote "Laws of Heaven," (Ticknor & Fields, 1992) on Catholic peace and pro-life activists during the Reagan-Bush era. He was a paratrooper during the Korean War. and
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ocean View High to Offer Magnet Program BILL BILLITER
As f or Equestrian Sports, What Hurdles?
Workers' Comp Scam
ORANGE : Borrowers in County Pool Denied Backing LESLEY WRIGHT
SIMI VALLEY : Shooting Victim's Condition Improves MACK REED
PERSPECTIVE ON EMPLOYMENT : Springboards Instead of Safety Nets : Our old methods aren't going to provide people with the skills to find good jobs intoday's economy. ROBERT B. REICH, Robert B. Reich is U.S. secretary of labor.
Council May Ease Nonsmoking Law JEFF McDONALD
Heart Classes Offered by Hoag Institute
Anaheim Council Urged to Consider Hotel Tax Cutback GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Papers : Valentines: The classifieds may be a '90s timesaver, but they're heartless. JUDY LANE, Judy Lane is a writer in San Francisco.
Guns Are Really Not the Answer : Officials who carry them are setting the wrong example
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Saying the Right Things
City Archivist Angry That Yaroslavsky Took Papers With Him : Government: Documents are part of L.A.'s 'historical conscience,' records keeper says. Former councilman says he wanted to assure the materials' safekeeping. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Begins to Extend Subway Line Into Valley : Transportation: North Hollywood is expected to be linked with Downtown by the year 2000. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Almanac
ANAHEIM : City to Air Investment Review Plan GREG HERNANDEZ
Obituaries
Let's Have the Senate Hearing
IRVINE : School Board Delays Vote on $3-Million Budget Cut RUSS LOAR
Mud, Rain and Sandbags : Weather: Deputies warn La Conchita residents to leave their homes due to threat of mudslides. CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Supervisors to Air Proposal on Trash CARLOS V. LOZANO
Countywide : Wednesday Job Fair Open to Laid-Off O.C. Employees
AGOURA HILLS : U.S. Funds to Help Pay for New Deputy FRANK MANNING
Alas, You Can't Dump the Rain on Valentine's Day STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RV Park Shenanigans
Fiscal Discipline
College Student Numbers Growth
Guest Worker Plan
Watching The Weather
Some Say the Stick Could Do the Trick : When Bob and I talked on the phone, it gave me a chance to voice my pet theory of when and why things started to go awry. SCOTT HARRIS
Studio City : Some Dog Park Improvements Axed TIM MAY
Judges and Scouts
WESTMINSTER : Resolution on Funds Goes to Council Today BERT ELJERA
Tustin : School District Wins Desirability Award BERT ELJERA
Woman Killed Crossing Street
Welfare Reform: The Bottom Line : Lowering costs isn't all there is to it
School Official Plans Town Hall Meeting
City Grants Developers Exclusive Agreement : Ventura: Firms get negotiating rights for entertainment and retail complex. Officials will consider financing a parking structure. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : City Adds 2 Seats to Development Panel BILL BILLITER
Snafu Delays Smoking Law's Enforcement : Legislation: No agency has been selected to oversee the state's tough new tobacco legislation. A total of 125 complaints have piled up as a result. KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Woman Crushed by Her Friend's Car JAN STEVENS
Ex-Prof. 'Fran' Potter Dead at 72
Mayor Exonerated
Reward Offered in Theft of Antiques BARBARA MURPHY
LOS ANGELES : Police Commission Chief, Airline Under Investigation
Teen-Ager Stabs 2 Supervisors in Escape Attempt at Juvenile Hall
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Flash-Flood Watch Issued in Burn Areas ERIC MALNIC
GLENDALE : Homeless Center to Open Thursday STEVE RYFLE
SATICOY : Agency Starts Converting Pit Into Reservoir CARLOS V. LOZANO
Affirmative Action Focus
DANA POINT : Group Advises Replacing Diseased Palms JEFF BEAN
SIMI VALLEY : Kids Design City for National Contest MAKI BECKER
HUNTINGTON PARK : Man Slain While Trying to Help Robbery Victim
To Kobe, With Love : Thousand Oaks School Sells Valentine's Day Bouquets to Benefit Quake Victims TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosperous Times Ignite Internal Strife at Animal Care Facility : Charity: Dispute at Wildlife Waystation focuses on founder's pay package and spending practices. Audit by state officials is under way. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Pick Up Papers for City Council Election : Thousand Oaks: Among them, only Mike Markey has officially filed his candidacy. Early signs indicate a crowded, diverse field. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientologists Sue, Seize Critic's Computer Files ALAN ABRAHAMSON and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Youths Square Off Over Square Roots DUNCAN MARTELL
Laguna Niguel : Scaled-Down Housing Plan to Be Debated LESLIE EARNEST
FULLERTON : Council OKs Pruned Tree Trimming Budget MIMI KO
Schools' Secrecy
Scientologists Seize Disks for Lawsuit : Glendale: Church representatives with court order remove files allegedly containing copyrighted texts from home of outspoken critic. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simi Orders Comcast to Cut Rates, Pay Refunds : Cable TV: City officials approve rollback of 20 cents a month. Company has 30 days to renegotiate. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Recalls the '94 Quake With Exhibits MAKI BECKER
City Warehouse Audit Cites Flaws : Government: Controller urges department to correct slipshod practices and accounting. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catholic Hospitals
Friends of the Court : Program Pairs Lawyers With Parolees Facing the Trials of a New Life ALAN EYERLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : 9th-Grade Honors Classes Under Review FRANK MANNING
Volunteers : Helping hands : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Disaster-Service Volunteers Honored
High Schoolers Train as Peer Counselors MAKI BECKER
Affirmative-Action Furor Predicted : Debate: Former Howard University president warns fellow educators that battle over the issue could divide the nation. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Class to Explore Desert Management NONA YATES
Making a Difference in Your Community : Girls Hear of Choices Better Than Alcohol ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
16 Vie for 4 Seats on Newly Formed Oxnard Land-Use Committee : Development: The City Council will fill the board, which replaces the Planning Commission. For some observers, lack of experience is a concern. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers in 1990 Shootout Won't Face Civil Rights Charges
Countywide : OCC Offers Children Free Sailing Classes TOM RAGAN
L.A. Schools Get $15-Million Science Grant : Education: Program also includes math. It stresses a hands-on approach rather than lectures and drills. One goal is to close a performance gap among students from disparate backgrounds. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Bullfrogs Have Their Eye on a Smaller Pond : Sports: Roller hockey team may leave home at The Pond if talks with Anaheim about a new, smaller arena prove fruitful. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Planning
COSTA MESA : Bountiful Harvest for Child-Abuse Center TOM RAGAN
La Palma : Nominations Sought for Wall of Fame BILL BILLITER
Human Rights Watch : Exiting the Burma Road
LOS ANGELES : More Than $1 Million Raised to Aid Stacey Koon
Tanker Wreck Blocks Freeway JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Boyfriend a Suspect in Killing : Crime: Police say they lack evidence to arrest him in the death of Cal State Fullerton student Cathy Torrez. Lawyer says client has been harassed 'for months.' DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SYLMAR : $25,000 Offered in Search for Woman TIM MAY
Obituaries : * Robert Earl Sankovich; Decorated Officer, Pilot
2 Arrested in 'Chop Shop' Case : Crime: During a raid, police uncover five cars and find dismantled, buried remains of up to 40 others. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Riders Train to Perfect the Equestrian Art of Dressage : Sports: A world-class trainer helps local Olympic hopefuls combine balance, precision and grace. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Dump Eager to Accept More West County Trash : Environment: Chiquita Canyon Landfill is willing to import more refuse but politics may thwart expansion plans. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leadership
Protesters Rally Against Mexico's Military Intervention in Chiapas : Foreign affairs: Outside consulate in L.A., demonstrators express sympathy with Indian rebels in the rural state. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : GOALS: From the Brink to the Rink BERT ELJERA
LAUSD Gets $15-Million Science Grant : Training: Thirteen teachers are chosen to help stimulate district-wide instruction. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Gang-Related Drive-By Shootings Leave 3 Wounded MARK PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bills Would Stop Use of Angeles Forest for a Dump : Elsmere Canyon: Boxer adds her weight to an effort by McKeon to block the proposed trade of public land. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TUSTIN : District Appoints New Mentor Teachers BERT ELJERA
Unraveling a Web of Murder : Crime: Detectives worked for three years to piece together their case in the shooting death of insurance entrepreneur Dirk Houston. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valentine's Day a Busy, but Sweet Holiday for Merchants TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Valley Interview : A Chastened Alan Robbins Champions Political Reform MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Main Post Office to Move Some Services ANTONIO OLIVO
SPORTS
THE NHL / ROBYN NORWOOD : Shark Goalie No Longer 'Like Wall,' More 'Like Sieve' ROBYN NORWOOD
NHL ROUNDUP : Montreal Fans Boo the Lack of Offense From Associated Press
Ladycats, Warriors Top Seeded MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Rancho Santiago's Watson Plays All Over the Court STEVE KRESAL
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Hawkins Gets Defensive, Then Gets Noticed JASON REID
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Top-Seeded Diamond Bar Faces Tough Competition WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fountain Valley Boys' Soccer Team Earns Top Seeding DAVE McKIBBEN
Connecticut Raises a Cup to No. 1 Teams From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP / RICH ROBERTS : Blake's Team New Zealand Leads the Way RICH ROBERTS
Gullikson Has a Small Brain Tumor Associated Press
Marina, two-time defending Southern Section Division I... MARTIN BECK
Strutting of Stuffs Isn't Nice : Lakers Improved, but Their Swagger Raises Hackles SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obviously, He Didn't Want to Talk About It MAL FLORENCE
Westlake High Ousts Starting Center JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Volleyball Team Wins a Few, Goes Giddy JOHN WEYLER
Ducks Replace Brooks With Bellotti From Staff and Wire Reports
Wheel of Good Fortune : Race Driver Irvan Plans a Return After Surviving Near-Fatal Crash SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dorsey in Familiar Role for Basketball Playoffs ERIC SHEPARD
Warrior Refrain: No, Nellie : Analysis: Golden State coach, general manager, once among the NBA's most envied, loses jobs. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Kariya Expected to Return to Ducks' Lineup Against Vancouver ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Brodie Still Takes His Shots : Golf: Former San Francisco 49er quarterback extends athletic career on Senior Tour. Will play at Mesa Verde event. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Coach K Might Win a Title This Year ARA NAJARIAN
East Meets West for Pitcher Nomo : Baseball: When Dodgers introduce their new $2-million signing, it's bigger news in Tokyo than in Los Angeles. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Coach Is Victim of a Hoax MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Coach Is Victim of Hoax : Football: Rollinson was not considered for Oregon job, despite receiving phone call. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson's Release Date Now March 25 From Staff and Wire Reports
Star of the White Circus : Italy's Alberto Tomba, Enjoying Extraordinary Season, Eyes First Overall World Cup Skiing Title KEN SHULMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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So, How 'Bout Love for an Alternative? : Pop music: Tanya Donelly's happy, which doesn't always sell in rock. But it works for her group, Belly, which is releasing its album with the holiday in mind. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : 'Narcissistic': Art for Artist's Sake CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pair of Rap Acts Not Worth the Wait HEIDI SIEGMUND
MUSIC REVIEWS : New Season, New Work TIMOTHY MANGAN
MUSIC REVIEWS : Colorado Quartet Shines With Brahms HERBERT GLASS
Donelly Brings Life and Texture to 'King' : BELLY, "King" Sire/Reprise *** LORRAINE ALI
THEATER REVIEW : 'Thoughts': A Smart Night of Stand-Up LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Music Review : Master Chorale Puts Heart Into It SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Stunning Look at a Cocaine 'Godfather' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance Review : Peking Acrobats: Exercise in Amazement JENNIFER FISHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : 'River of Gold' Flows With Stylized Imagery CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : The Winter Doldrums Continue ELAINE DUTKA
Broadway on Tour and Grove Center to Collaborate : Theater: The troupe will launch its inaugural season as the children's company in residence with 'Wizard of Wonderland.' CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bringing a 'Brave New World' to Today's Stage : Theater: Fifteen years after staging the novel at CalArts, director Robert Benedetti is back with a more sophisticated production for the school's 25th anniversary. LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belafonte: A Man of Action : The singer-actor doesn't hesitate to get involved, and he brings his multicultural thinking to his music with his group, Djoliba, in Costa Mesa this evening. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Life on the 'Street' : Caroll Spinney Has Been Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for 26 Years. And He Still Loves It. ROBERT STRAUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Has an Arts Council at Last : Community: The private, nonprofit organization starts modestly but hopes to foster artistic unity. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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