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What happened on February 18, 1995
SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : BOYS' ROUNDUP : Grant's Prayers Answered in 58-55 Victory
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' SOCCER : Boyce Boosts El Modena in Overtime
Shooting Ducks Tie Up Canucks : Hockey: Williams takes Wilson's advice and puts the puck on net. He scores to get Anaheim even with Vancouver, 2-2. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Anderson Is Timely for Blues From Associated Press
Girls' Previews
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress' Ojeda Has a Big Day in Tournament
NBA ROUNDUP : Lanier Gets a Rousing First Victory at Phoenix From Associated Press
Sweeney Suspended for Four Games ROBYN NORWOOD
Girls' Basketball Playoff Games to Watch MARTIN HENDERSON
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Girls' Teams Begin Quests for Titles TRIS WYKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clippers Answer Wilkins in Two Overtimes : Pro basketball: Sealy scores 28 in 127-121 victory over Celtics and outspoken former teammate. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CLU Women Clinch Share of SCIAC Title
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I BOYS' SOCCER : Capistrano Valley Moves On DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Improve, Settle for a Tie : Hockey: Anaheim gets off season-high 33 shots but game with Vancouver ends up 2-2. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE NOTES : Fullerton Baseball Picked for First
Idea for Ending Strike: Try Driving 'Em Nuts
Quality College Teams Were First to Flee O.C.
Taking Some Snips at Barkley's Bark
Rock-Solid Irbe Stops Kings, 2-0 : Hockey: Shark goalie has 37 saves for his sixth shutout. L.A. trades Donnelly to Stars. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jim Murray Is Welcomed Back
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Northridge Has Appetite for Victory PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Div. Iii-a Boys' Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : GIRLS' ROUNDUP : North Hollywood Has Much in Reserve, 51-50
Boys' Basketball Playoffs
Taft's Griffin Takes Over in Overtime DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION I-A ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Manages to Stay Alive
Earnhardt Wins at Bumper Cars Once Again : Auto racing: He knocks Unser out of the lead--and the race--and records IROC victory. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Victory Is the Reward for Cypress : Division II-A: Foothill can't take advantage of its opponent's unusual lineup for first-round game. FORREST LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Santa Margarita Controls Edison : Division II-A: The Eagles are never threatened while winning at home, 67-51. MICHAEL CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Readers Say, When It Comes to Bad Trades, This Team Is the King
Canyon Dominates Valencia
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Saddleback Loses a Chance to Keep All of Title, 105-100 STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaw Clears the Way for Northridge : Baseball: Matador cleanup hitter drives in five runs in 7-5 victory over Santa Barbara. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION II-AA : Trabuco Hills' Balancing Act Is a Winner MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIV. III-A BOYS' BASKETBALL : Harvard-Westlake Twin Towers Overpower La Quinta, 62-45 VINCE KOWALICK
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III-AA BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Servite Has Extra Something to Get Past Fullerton, 55-45 MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Towers of Power Lead Harvard Again, 62-45 VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIV. IV-AA BOYS' BASKETBALL : Corona del Mar Hangs On to Eliminate Beaumont, 49-46 TONY ALTOBELLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Confusion in Dodger Clubhouse : Baseball: Minor leaguers uneasy about who are scabs and who are teammates. Sixteen have signed to be replacement players, but only one has admitted it. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Burgess' 36 Points Lead Woodbridge
SANTA ANITA : Mollica Sprinter Seeks to Be Valid Wager for Derby BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street Takes Lead With Victory From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Ties School Record With Victory Over Nevada
Racing to the Finish : Bonnie Blair Is on Farewell Tour, but the Five-Time Gold Medalist Is as Competitive as Ever HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION I-AA : Griffins Have Ton of Fun Beating Santa Ana Valley CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Tigers' Anderson Balks at Replacement Plan From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : They Learn Girls Are Just as Game : Basketball: Coaches who switch from guiding boys' teams are pleasantly surprised. DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bullfrogs Pick Forward Smyth of East Coast Hockey League
Three Strikes by Birmingham's Moreno Put Sylmar Out TRIS WYKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coliseum a Nice Place to Visit, but . . .
Notre Dame Climbs Quartz Hill, 2-1 MICHAEL WEINREB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching the Tour a Lesson : Golf: Harry Taylor, a veteran of qualifying school, is not only leading Bob Hope, he's also on a record pace. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not-Quite-Angels Open Camp : Baseball: It's a strange spring in Mesa as would-be players take the field while some real players look for odd jobs. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From World of Outlaws to Fast Track : Daytona 500: Kinser, a sprint car champion, is a rookie in stock car racing. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Douris Checks His Flashiness Elliott Teaford
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Diablos Trip Up Crescenta Valley DAN ARRITT
Miller Sees No Harm, No Foul : Basketball: North Hollywood boys' coach denies claims he recruits even though the team comprises many out-of-area players. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Leasau Leads Calvary Chapel Past St. Monica
Fighters' Moment of Truth at Hand : Boxing: Oscar De La Hoya and John John Molina put their futures on the line in lightweight title bout. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celtics Strong as the Ottoman Empire in 1914 MAL FLORENCE
Canyon's Bustos Ineligible for Start of Softball Season
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Mission Viejo Upends No. 5 Crescenta Valley
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : BOYS' ROUNDUP : Wolssohn Gives Rio Mesa Upset
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Joseph Puts Signature on Chatsworth Victory MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Brea Olinda Rallies to Beat Santiago MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ambivalence Greets Angels : Baseball: Manager Marcel Lachemann torn over replacement team, but vows 'to do the best we can with it.' From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II-A BOYS' BASKETBALL : Brea Olinda's Balanced Scoring Is Too Much for Bishop Amat
Not-Quite-Angels Open Camp : Baseball: Lachemann sees lots of reminders that these are replacement players as staff gauges talent. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Reply on Helmet Warning : Pro football: The NFL was told that quarterbacks wearing radio-equipped headgear risked injury, but it did not respond, researcher says. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Police Say Man Admits Storage Slayings : Crime: Harnoko Dewantono denies killing a third person whose body was also found in a Northridge locker last summer. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Naval Academy Discharges Westminster Midshipman From Associated Press
PANORAMA CITY : Appeals Court Throws Out Conviction in Gang Case
Ex-Marine Sues U.S. Over 8-Year Medical Ordeal : Military: She seeks $30 million, saying she was denied proper care after surgery at Navy hospital. VA officials maintain that treatment was thorough. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Member's Conviction Reversed by Appeal Court ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gripe : ' "Miss Saigon" Is a Celebration of Stereotypes' DORINNE KONDO, Dorinne Kondo is MacArthur associate professor of women's studies and anthropology at Pomona College. She was dramaturge for Anna Deavere Smith's play, "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, " which explored tensions that led to the L.A. uprisings.
Radio Host Arrested for Leaving Fatal Crash : Accident: Lawyer says Ira Fistell was not at fault and stayed to meet paramedics. A 16-year-old girl was killed. PAUL FELDMAN and JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NORTHRIDGE : Man Admits 2 Storage Room Killings, Police Say
Newport Beach Jewel Robbers Are Sentenced : Crime: Group conducted a 7-year cross-country spree, taking $16 million in gems. The local jewelry stores were robbed in 1989 and 1990. In all, 12 men were convicted or pleaded guilty. STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Guide
Irvine Seeks Public's Views on Services RUSS LOAR
ORANGE : 'U.S. Cavalry' Arrives to Aid Fletcher School Lessons LESLEY WRIGHT
AGOURA HILLS : Group Seeking Recall Sues Over Signatures FRANK MANNING
WESTSIDE : Parking Ticket Proposal Rejected by City Council
Brea Allows Construction of Community Center ALAN EYERLY
Countywide : Officials Give Results of Drug Seizure Efforts STEVE SCHEIBAL
Ventura Officials to Explore Their Roles in Decision-Making : Workshops: Council members hope to reach a better understanding of each other's perspectives. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lance and Marcia AL MARTINEZ
Holiday Closings
NORTHRIDGE : Doctors, Nurses Honored for Kobe Mission HUGO MARTIN
Black Leader Assails Foes of Surgeon General Nominee : Religion: Baptist official suggests opposition to Henry Foster is related to his race. Christian Coalition denies the allegation. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Drawing the Line
GLENDALE : Actors Bring Presidents Alive for Students MAKI BECKER
Obituaries
Gallery
Chief's Critic Voices Fears of Reprisal : Police: Retiree asks panel to warn Willie L. Williams not to retaliate for the letter. LAPD says no threats have been made. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim Fails to Lessen Boyfriend's Sentence BARBARA MURPHY
Obituaries
Understanding the Complexity of Islam
Countywide : UCI Conference to Air Gay and Bisexual Issues ALICIA DI RADO
VENTURA : Man With Alleged Bomb Robs Bank PAUL ELIAS
LOS ANGELES : Council Candidate Faces Possible Disqualification
Farewell, Cal State Bungalows MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Suspended Students' Classes Considered JAN STEVENS
Telethon to Aid Armenian Struggle ANTONIO OLIVO
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Students Win Top Essay Contest Honors TRACY WILSON
DNA May Aid Scholars' Study of Dead Sea Scrolls : Archeology: Researchers hope to piece together fragments of the mysterious manuscripts using newest genetic analysis techniques. From Associated Press
Rancho Simi Park Officials to Use $65,000 State Grant to Purchase Land Parcel : Wildlife: The money will help to complete a corridor that will give animals unimpeded passage from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Los Padres National Forest. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : TV Station to Air Show on Bankruptcy DEBRA CANO
Obituaries : David (Jim) Jamerson; Longtime Ojai Resident
3 Area Hospitals to Form Part of New Network : Health care: Los Robles, St. John's and Pleasant Valley will join two other centers in an effort to attract patients and insurers. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ballot Woes for D'Agostino : Election: City Council candidate may be disqualified as hundreds of signatures on her nominating petition are ruled invalid. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Opinion : 'What Was to Become of Me If I Didn't Attend School?' MARIA ISABEL TINOCO, Maria Isabel Tinoco, 18, is a senior at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles
Views on Tagging
Sentence Meted in Firehouse Burglaries DWAYNE BRAY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Seeks to Stop Posting of Illegal Signs DEBRA CANO
Board Weighs School Blood Drives : Education: Year-old ban against teen-agers donating on campus is being reconsidered after plea by Red Cross officials. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Well to Hold Water for Emergency Use MIGUEL BUSTILLO
THOUSAND OAKS : Contractor Sues City, Claiming Extra Costs IRA E. STOLL
Burglar Escapes Branch Jail in Irvine
LAPD Chief's Critic Voices Reprisal Fears TED ROHRLICH and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DANA POINT : Festival of Whales Dives Into 2nd Big Weekend JEFF BEAN
Giving Back : Retired, 81, and Scrounging for the Homeless
Marina Executive Defaults on Loans for Six Leases NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Ex-Nurse Sentenced to Jail for Sex Crimes BARBARA MURPHY
Police Seek Man in Drug-Related Slaying JULIE TAMAKI
Concert Organizer to Run Amphitheater : Entertainment: Jody Kennedy is named general manager of the Costa Mesa facility. She has organized events at Madison Square Garden, Dodger Stadium and the L.A. Coliseum. QUYEN DO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer Voices Criticism of Chief : LAPD: In letter that touched off probe, retiree cites rumors about Williams' conduct. Police Commission found no evidence to substantiate allegations. TED ROHRLICH and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
More Zoo Woes : Curators Reveal Coyotes Have Killed Several Birds JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memo by Snyder Is Called Key Evidence Against Him : Courts: Prosecutors say he was central figure in scheme to make illegal campaign contributions. Ex-councilman says document shows no illegal conduct. RICH CONNELL and J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Rooms With a View : After the Rains, It's Fungi Galore at Caspers Park--and Everywhere By YVETTE CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONTEBELLO : Teachers Vote to Strike if District Cuts Their Pay
SAN FERNANDO : Corner Lot Owners May Get Tax Relief TIM MAY
Lang Seeks to Shift Flood Control Cost to the City : Thousand Oaks: Developer turns to judge who previously ruled in its favor for decision on the multimillion-dollar project. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HAWTHORNE : Mayor Writes Clinton, Asks for Federal Aid
Storms Cost County $27 Million in Crops STEPHANIE SIMON
'3 Strikes' Inmate Calls 130-Year Sentence Unfair : Courts: Longtime burglar says he's paying too high a price. Prosecutor says the needs of society are being well-served. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trash Pickup as Usual on Holiday STEPHANIE SIMON
Fullerton Residents Say He's an Officer and a Gentleman MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Woman Killed in Traffic Accident JULIE FIELDS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Natural, Man-Made Woes Halt Blufftop Park Project DEBRA CANO
LOS ANGELES : Lawyer Sentenced for Failing to Pay Taxes on $3.3 Million
VAN NUYS : African Proverb Sets Tone for Celebration L.D. STRAUB
Weekend Weather Fine for Beaches, but Water Is Risky MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slave Trade Charges Involving Jews Called False : History: Group representing 18,000 historians issues unusual condemnation. Doctoral student who sought the resolution blames allegations on Nation of Islam. From Religion News Service
Marina Executive Defaults on Loans for 6 Properties : Real estate: Saudi billionaire fails to fulfill agreements to improve and manage the county-owned leaseholds. Banks might have to sell them at auction. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Party-Goer Hurt in Drive-By Shooting PAUL ELIAS
Divine Comedy : When Stand-Up Goes to Church, It's a Squeaky-Clean Routine JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum Cracks Open Vault of Old Bank Items : History: Officials give a preview of artifacts from the Bank of A. Levy. The collection is touted as a 'Who's Who' of county pioneers. JAN STEVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Homeowners Oppose Housing Plan's Density DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Irvine : Judge Won't Reinstate Girl to School Group RUSS LOAR
L.A. Doctor's License Is Suspended in Sex Case : Medicine: State accuses the physician, who has worked at three Southland clinics, of abusing three patients. He pleads not guilty to charges also brought in criminal court. PATRICK J. McDONNELL and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
6 Youths Accused in Ethnic Brawl at High School : Crime: The Asian Americans are facing charges after a fight with white students who reportedly had a bounty placed on them for a previous incident. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Killed His Mom Is Ordered to State Hospital RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges Cancel Dozens of Courses Because of Low Enrollment JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FULLERTON : Fullerton College Faculty, Students Greet President MIMI KO
Former Episcopal Treasurer Is Focus of Embezzlement Probe : Finances: Auditors are investigating suspected misuse of 'many thousands of dollars' in church funds at national headquarters, spokesman says. From Staff and Wire Reports
WEST HILLS : Hospital to Join New Health-Care Network IRA STOLL
Snyder Prosecutors Focus on 1990 Memo : Courts: Document allegedly shows former councilman was part of scheme to make illegal campaign contributions. RICH CONNELL and J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GRANADA HILLS : Bank Won't Sell Site to Home Depot KAY HWANGBO
Ventura to Begin Revitalization of Downtown Area : Renovations: The city next week will start widening and improving sidewalks and planting trees. The $3.6-million project seeks to re-establish the district as a hub of activity. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Almanac
Judge Allows Schools to Challenge Prop. 187 : Education: Jurist says the LAUSD has the right to seek clarification of the complex initiative. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Jude Nurse Dies, Passenger Is Hurt in Fullerton Crash STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assistant Chief Retiring Amid Controversy Over Letter : Fire Department: Women's association says he retaliated against a member after the group accused him of ignoring reports of bias at the training academy. ROBERT J. LOPEZ and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GLENDALE : Alex Theater Seen Overcoming Setbacks STEVE RYFLE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Volunteers Needed for Trail-Building FRANK MESSINA
Tour Gives Group Straight Facts About Teen Pregnancies LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brothers Stole $25,000 in Plants, Police Say : Crime: Landscapers face grand theft charges. They're accused of taking prize specimens from nurseries and selling them. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Timeout to Honor Band's Founder RUSS LOAR
HOME & GARDEN
Is It Permitted? : Many Deceptively Simple Home Projects Must Be Done by the Book JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSEPLANTS : Don't Let Greenery Go Hungry LEE REICH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WALLS : Preparation Is Key to Hanging Paper From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Scrape Off Half Grout Before Installing New JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Playing for Keeps : Memories may last a lifetime, but mementos need special care for their journey into the future. Knowing how to display or store photos and other treasures is the key to preserving them for generations to come. MARESA ARCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Call Can Prevent Digging a Financial Hole JOHN O'DELL
INSIDE & OUT : Out of Africa CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
NEWS
'Condor' Myth Loop of Contradictions : Computers: To some, Kevin Mitnick is an electronic terrorist. Others say he's a prankster. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABA President Urged to Resign Associated Press
William J. Bird; Los Angeles Estate Attorney Active in Community
Obituaries
NEWS ANALYSIS : GOP 'Contract' on a Roll, but Not a Done Deal MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Zedillo Bowed to Conservative Forces With Chiapas Crackdown MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : How to Make Cities Whole? Offer Landfills in Lieu of Cash
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Next Senate Hearing Will Focus on Wall Street Bond Raters, SEC
Conroy Declares Intent to Unseat Board's Vasquez DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Refuses Delay of NAACP Election From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Gets Welcome Boost as Rating Firm Upgrades OCTA Bonds : Wall Street: Removal of special watch on Transportation Authority issue 'is beginning of many similar events,' Popejoy predicts. But two other local issues still suspect. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : GOP 'Contract' on a Roll, but Not a Done Deal MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Invoking 'Crime' Insurance Clause
Long-Lost Whitman Notebooks Found From Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Capizzi Rejects Investor's Call to Let State Head Probe : Investigation: Officials from Claremont see seeming conflict of interest, but county district attorney vows staff will be aggressive. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afghan Peace Hits Last-Minute Snag : Warfare: Fighting in Kabul delays arrival of U.N. envoy. Territorial gains of new militia throw accord into doubt. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat Rejects Rabin's 'Janin First' Proposal Associated Press
A Month After Quake, Prayers and Tax Relief : Japan: The victims of the Kobe disaster are remembered. Bills get speedy, unanimous approval in Parliament. SAM JAMESON and TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Finance Director Walsh Literally Gets Dumped: Report to Landfill
Zedillo Refuses to Pull Troops From Chiapas MARK FINEMAN and JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Allows L.A. Unified to Keep Challenging Prop. 187 BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fugitive Drug Kingpin to Be Tried in Colombia : Justice: Trial in absentia could relax Bogota's tense relations with the United States over narcotics trade. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unemployment Fears Grip Kobe : Quake: With some big employers pulling out and many small businesses closed, workers fear for jobs. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Service Set for Author Paul Monette
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Popejoy Plan to End Flexible Scheduling Angers Labor Unions
COLUMN ONE : Serbs Hide From Their Heritage : The Yugoslav breakup left ethnic Serbs living in Croatia an oppressed minority. While the constitution guarantees their rights, a reality of hatred and racism is driving many away. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Who Saved 3 Children From Fire Dies of Burns Associated Press
EUROPE : Ex-Communist Waits in Wings of Poland's Political Stage DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines to Use Crowd-Control Arms in Somalia : Africa: The evacuation force from Camp Pendleton will be equipped with a non-lethal arsenal of high-tech weaponry. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Policy Backs U.S. Arms Sales Abroad : Military: Health of American industries is made an explicit objective. President's stance on weapons trade disappoints those seeking restraint. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Doctors Polled Cut Off Life Support Reuters
Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law Sought By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Sen. Daschle Defends His Intervention in Dispute Over Air Safety Inspections : Aviation: Minority leader deflects criticism that his measure to strip Forest Service authority led to fatal plane crash. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : The Painful Testament of a Closet Courtaholic HOWARD ROSENBERG
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Schneider Denies Threatening Backers of Citron Foe Moorlach
Peru, Ecuador Sign Pact to End Border Conflict From the Washington Post
James Kerr; Returned Ailing Avco Corp. to Prosperity BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stern Mandela Talks Tough on Crime : South Africa: President takes law-and-order stance in wake of violence surge, but he offers no specifics. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Battle Lines Form as Special Session on O.C. Aid Begins : Bankruptcy: Speaker Brown firmly rejects plan by county delegation, calls for sales tax hike and state trustee. Local Republican legislators proceed with recovery bills. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hacker Appears in Court JOHN JOHNSON and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
President Eulogizes Former Mentor--William Fulbright : Memorial: Clinton calls the late Arkansan a lifelong student and teacher and credits him with making the world a better place. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : CNN, Court TV Trial Coverage Cuts Ratings for Network News JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Gator' Bradley Is Chicago's Pied Piper of Street Gangs : Politics: Ex-convict pins City Council hopes on them. He is lightning rod for concerns about gangbangers. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Louis; Ex-Ambassador to Britain Associated Press
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Experts Warn of New Generation of Killers : Crime: Researchers blame 175% rise in homicides among teen-agers on the growing prevalence of guns and the crack cocaine industry. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Bob Randall; Dramatist, TV Writer Associated Press
Ferguson Found Guilty in Long Island Train Massacre : Courts: Man who acted as own counsel is convicted of killing six, wounding 19. He faces a life sentence. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leonard G. Ratner; Constitutional Law Expert, Professor Emeritus at USC
Wilson Vows Battle at GOP Convention Over Abortion DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Looms as Special Session on O.C. Aid Begins : Bankruptcy: Assembly Speaker Willie Brown rejects plan by Orange County legislators, calls for sales tax hike and state trustee. Republicans proceed with recovery bills. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH AMERICA : Canadians Cry: Gimme Shelter From High Taxes : Tired of paying more than neighbors to the south, some citizens seek cap on spending. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Long-Delayed Joint Authority Takes Over County Fire March 1
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Daxon Calls for Selling Off Assets, More Privatizing : Recovery: Acting treasurer's list of options, drawn up at supervisors' request, pointedly doesn't include raising taxes. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Has Altered U.S. Sex Habits ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
From Hideout, Top Chechen Vows Rebel Raids on Russia : Caucasus: Secessionist president says guerrillas will strike come spring. MATT BIVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Loan Buyer to Require Condo Quake Coverage THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Cochran Queries Officer on Simpson's Reaction ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
What's Driving Amy Grant? : Pop music: Her family and quick-moving career are keeping the singer in the fast lane. She pulls into Anaheim tonight. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CD- ROM Review : **** BOB DYLAN CHRIS WILLMAN
The Price of Playing to the Mainstream : Pop Beat: Soundtracks featuring hip new bands make movies more interesting but often result in watered-down music. LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That Century Trick (Again)
Philharmonic Musicians
Theater Notes : Way Off B'Way to Take Final Bow JAN HERMAN
Weekend TV : Views of Black History in Two Sunday Programs N.F. MENDOZA
Season to Continue With 'Integrity,' 'Legacy' NANCY CHURNIN
'Serving in Silence'
'Shakespeare' Vows to Remain at Canon : Stage: Lynn Redgrave's 'Shakespeare for My Father' extends its run even though the Beverly Hills theater has been leased to 'Forbidden Hollywood.' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attending, but Not Seeing, the Opera
Media Is the Message in LACMA Survey of Lichtenstein CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Child's Work
Seeing Red Over 'Federal Hill' Colorization : Director Tries to Block Film's Release, Artists' Group Blasts Trimark Pictures' Action JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Pepe Romero Illuminates Spanish Guitar TIMOTHY MANGAN
Al Di Meola: Welcome to His Worlds : Jazz: Although known for his electric side, the guitarist loves acoustic too. He combines aspects of both realms in his new band. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Gaslamp Sees Light in Darkness of 'Marvin's Room' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'Gone With the Orange'--Crazies Like a Fox ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mr. Payback': It's Your Choice : Movies: Interactive film allows viewers to use joysticks to route the story, and pelt bad guys with, ugh, bodily fluids. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A&E to Air 'The Boys of St. Vincent' : Television: Controversial Canadian film has won critical acclaim for its thoughtful portrayal of sexual abuse in a Catholic orphanage. JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Blowfish Has a Hit to Puff Up About DENNIS HUNT
TV Review : Sound Bites, Graphics Demystify 'Senses' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Creatures' Protagonist Denies Criticizing Film : Movies: Author Anne Perry, who hasn't seen the feature, says she doesn't remember calling it 'grotesque' or calling the screenwriters 'idiotic movie-makers.' BRONWEN HRUSKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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ICN Shares Off 23% on FDA's Drug Rejection : Medicines: Agency finds Virazole is not a safe and effective treatment for hepatitis C. Tumble is second in recent months. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Stocks Rebound on Hope From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Slide as Options Expire; Dow Loses 33.98 From Times Staff and Wire Services
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Travel Agents Resist Cuts in Commissions From Airlines : Tourism: Two of the largest in the industry announce they will start charging customers fees. From Times Staff and Wire Services
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall and Dollar Fades; Dow Loses 33.98 From Times Wire Services
Japan, China Imports Spearhead Huge Imbalance : Trade: Gap increased 43% for the United States during 1994. "The big news is that the bad news isn't worse," one expert says. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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NBC Calls Truce in Dispute With Fox Network : TV: It will work with rival in common-interest areas. FCC's Fox ownership probe will continue. From Associated Press
Q & A : What Is a Trade Deficit and Why Do We Have One? For Starters, It's Not Necessarily a Bad Thing From Associated Press
Smokers Win Ruling to Bring Class-Action Suit : Litigation: Millions get approval to join complaint seeking damages for health problems. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Temporary Career : Many of Today's 'Temp' Jobs Can Lead to Permanent Positions DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Travel Agencies Will Start Charging Fees : Tourism: The industry continues to fight commission caps. A 'crisis rally' is planned Monday in Irvine. From Times Staff and Wire Services
ICN Shares Off 23% on FDA's Drug Rejection : Medicines: Agency finds Virazole is not a safe and effective treatment for hepatitis C. Tumble is second in recent months. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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