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What happened on February 19, 1995
BOOKS
The Hyphenated Woman : Reconciliations and rifts among the culture clashed : GO, \o7 By Holly Uyemoto (Dutton: $18.95; 200 pp.)\f7 : TRASH, \o7 By Amy Yamada, translated by Sonya L. Johnson (Kodansha America: $18; 372 pp.)\f7 By Maki Becker, \o7 Maki Becker, a Times education writer, was born in Japan and lived there until 1982\f7
Moving Sister Flute : Sam Cooke's story provides a chapter in the history of black music : YOU SEND ME: The Life & Times of Sam Cooke, \o7 By Daniel Wolff with S.R. Crain, Clifton White and G. David Tenenbaum (William Morrow: $23; 424 pp.)\f7 By Edward J. Boyer, \o7 Edward J. Boyer is a Times staff writer\f7
Cooking up a Storm : A servant keeps it together in a disintegrating world : REEF, \o7 By Romesh Gunesekera (The New Press: $20; 190 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
The Body Politic : More than you ever wanted to know about Mao's innards : THE PRIVATE LIFE OF CHAIRMAN MAO, \o7 By Dr. Li Zhisui with the editorial assistance of Anne F. Thurston (Random House: $30; 682 pp.)\f7 By Hong Yung Lee, \o7 Hong Yung Lee teaches politics at U.C. Berkeley\f7
Nonfiction By Kenneth Turan
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
In Memory of Paul Monette By Robert Dawidoff, \o7 Robert Dawidoff is a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School\f7
OUT AND ABOUT : Mama Nature By Michelle Huneven
WARRIORS DON'T CRY: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to... By Charles Solomon
GREEN MEANS: Living Lightly on the Planet \o7 by Aubrey... By Charles Solomon
THE BINGO PALACE \o7 by Louise Erdrich (HarperPerennial... By Charles Solomon
TIBET: The Issue Is Independence \o7 edited by Edward... By Charles Solomon
LEAVING HOME: A Memoir \o7 by Art Buchwald (Fawcett: $12... By Charles Solomon
DOLLY \o7 by Anita Brookner (Vintage: $11; 260 pp.). \f7... By Charles Solomon
THE CANYON REVISITED: A Rephotography of the Grand Canyon... By Charles Solomon
THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO COMPACT DISCS AND CASSETTES \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
Welcome to Sleaze 101 : When James Ellroy starts explaining the Kennedy assassination, watch out : AMERICAN TABLOID, \o7 By James Ellroy (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 582 pp.)\f7 By Patrick Goldstein, \o7 Patrick Goldstein is a frequent contributor to The Times\f7
NEWS
The Art Landscape
A Vegas Tale
Snippet
Known Commodity
Amblin Grant
True Romance
A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL By Michael Krikorian
Prop. 187 Flyers Are Ordered to Calm Fears : Legislation: Judge requires notices to ensure immigrants aren't denied services or turned in. By Marilyn Martinez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Man With a Mission : The Rev. Mike Edwards, a Longtime Understudy, Takes Over at Skid Row Facility By Marilyn Martinez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Park to Pick Permanent Chief of Beleaguered Police Force : Hiring: Officials hope new leader will help the department recover from a year marked by allegations of sexual harassment, favoritism and discrimination. By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD's Kroeker Takes His Mission North : Law enforcement: The deputy chief delivers the community policing 'gospel' to Thousand Oaks. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH GATE : Council Weighing Sewer Fee Increase By Enrique Lavin
REGION : 3 Cities Receive Grant to Add Police By Enrique Lavin
REGION : Volunteers to Offer Free Tax Assistance
MID-WILSHIRE : Vigil Is Not Over for MTA Watchdogs By Leslie Berestein
KOREATOWN : Center Celebrating 2 Decades of Service
WESTLAKE : Internment Camps to Be Lecture Topic
SOUTH-CENTRAL : NYC to Get Tips on Urban Gardening By Stephen Gregory
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Free After-School Program Aids Pupils By Stephen Gregory
FLORENCE : Meetings Scheduled on Habitat Proposal
EL SERENO : Park to Get Pool, New Ball Diamonds By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : AIDS, Rape Hot Lines Seek Volunteers By Mary Anne Perez
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Center Offers Free Parent Skills Classes
MONTEREY HILLS : Workshop Planned for Home Buyers By Mary Anne Perez
ECHO PARK : Farmers Market Draws Opposition By Marilyn Martinez
CRENSHAW : Housing Vouchers Draw Tenants' Fire By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Performance to Honor Black History
DOWNTOWN : Student's Spanish Essay Wins Contest
Lessons Target Language as Barrier for Blacks : Education: Speakers of dialect common among African Americans hone skills in standard English. By Cynthia Walker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Hope Rides on the Green Line : The Commuter Railway, Scheduled to Open This Summer, Is Being Eagerly Awaited by Some South L.A. Business Owners Who Imagine Throngs of New Customers Streaming Through Their Doors. And City Planners, Working to Improve Local Access to Stations, Envision the Trains as a Major Step in Ending the Community's Isolation. By Emily Adams
CITY ARTS : They Had Something to Prove By Marilyn Martinez
The Spirit of Tradition Roars Like a Lion : Hooked by watching dancers perform in China after World War II, Jeff Chan came back to the West Coast and started his own group. The choreography of sounds, rhythms, dance and martial arts moves has kept him young for three decades. By Catherine Gewertz, \f7 and \o7 For 30 years, Monterey Park resident Jeff Chan, 61, has been leading a troupe of lion dancers that perform during the Chinese New Year and for other special occasions. The group was scheduled to take part in yesterday's New Year Parade in Chinatown. Chan, who was interviewed by Catherine Gewertz, talks about the beginnings of the troupe and why he has kept it going all these years.
Rich or Poor, All Youths Have Potential : Pair of Legal Eagles Took Wing, Found Reward in Inner City By Sean Waters, \o7 Michael and Kimberly Kearney were each planning careers in law when they met while working as clerks for the same firm in New Jersey. But they chose to alter their professional paths. Michael, the son of a judge, joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, where he was assigned a teaching position at Verbum Dei High School in 1988-89. Completing his seventh year at the school, Kearney is now the varsity basketball coach and head of the English Department. Kimberly, who taught English for 2 1/2 years at Verbum Dei, is now a third-grade teacher at Dolores Mission Elementary School in East Los Angeles. The couple have been married for four years. Here is one couple's decision to spurn law careers to work with inner-city youths. They were interviewed by Sean Waters. \f7
Manual Arts Falls Victim to Washington's Speed Trap By Lateel Frierson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fremont Jumps Ahead Early, Beats Hamilton By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Change of Course : A fear of water forced Aisha Savage out of P.E. and into the Fremont basketball program. Now, she's leaving opponents high and dry. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' ROUNDUP : Change of Venue to Palisades Proves Costly for Dorsey By Tony Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boys' Roundup By Charles Smith
Boys' Roundup By Mike Edwards
Boys' Roundup : Division 3-a By Gary Chavez
Boys' Roundup : Division 3-a By Corey Neyland
Boys' Roundup : Division 3-a By Stephanie Smith
Boys' Roundup : Division 3-a By Reggie Meadows
Girls' Roundup By Reggie Meadows
Girls' Roundup
GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Fremont Holds Off Wilson, 54-47 By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Roosevelt Escapes With a Win by Forfeit Over Van Nuys
SOUTHERN SECTION : Defense Carries Verbum Dei to 87-60 Victory By Will Etheridge
Southern Section : Division I-a
Morrison Knudsen and a Potential Problem Derailed
Commission Cuts Aren't the Ticket
Digitals Vs. Opticals in Film Special Effects
When It Comes to Racism, Is Contrition Enough? By Robin Abcarian
The Good, the Bad and the Bradys By Betty Goodwin
Tapping a Vein of Creativity By The Social Climes Staff
Photographs Bother Advocates \o7 and\f7 Foes of Firearms
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Within the Minds of Babes : Infants do a lot more than just cry and eat. Dr. Justin Call discovered that within days of birth, they communicate \o7 and\f7 adapt. His studies go a long way toward identifying problems and possible treatments. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL CLIMES : The Bachelors Are Having a Ball By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
B-52 Workhorse Remains at the Ready for Nuclear War : Bomber: It gained lasting fame in Vietnam as an aerial terror. During the Gulf War, it dropped one-third of the U.S. bomb tonnage. Its main liability is its bulk, making it a big target. And sometimes it shows its age. By Robert Burns, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cross-Border Legal Disputes Stuck in No-Man's Land : Business: Workers in Mexico are suing a U.S. company over layoffs on grounds that it controlled the Mexican firm that employed them. They are asking for three months' severance pay--following Mexican law. The case is only the tip of the iceberg. By Ernest Sander, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Citizenship by Birth Seen as Inalienable Right
Support Voiced for Ruling on Prop. 187
Column on Tagger's Killer Raises Red Flag
Adult Schools Could Offer Remedial Courses
Clarifying the Need for Entitlements
Forecasts of Impending 'Big One' Raise Trauma
Holiday Spirit Revived by Outpouring of Charity
An Unsung Role for Community Colleges
County Can't Sell Utility Districts
Schools, Money--An Eternal Dilemma
Doctors Have Right to Serve Anyone
In Defense of PR
Anaheim Should Accept Liability
Privatized Paramedics? Public Beware
Leaders' Motives Are Questionable
Telecourses Prove a Need for Public TV
Question of Tax Hike, Problem of Image Plague Board
Holiday Closings
2 Youths, Mother Injured in Port Hueneme Drive-By By Ira E. Stoll and Paul Elias
Clinton Motorcade Delays Paramedics : Emergency: Ambulance waits several minutes for vehicles to pass. Patient was dead on arrival at hospital, but doctors can't say whether delay was a factor. From Associated Press
Mildred Mathias; Honored UCLA Botanist By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABORTED LAUNCH: The Launch Pad, a nonprofit science center... By Jerry Hicks
STUDENT PROJECT: Vanessa Schwartz could teach other... By Jeff Schnaufer
Even Out-of-Context Coverage Is Good, Gingrich Concedes \o7 Associated Press\f7
14-Year-Old Missing From Cruise Ship : Search: Suicide note is found from boy who may have jumped after an argument with his parents. Coast Guard scours waters off Florida coast. From Times Wire Services
Tuskegee Still Holds Dr. Foster in Its Heart By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : County GOP Split Over the T-Word : Crisis: Some business leaders want to keep taxes as an option in addressing Orange County's fiscal collapse. For others, the very idea is a call to arms. By Gebe Martinez and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iwo Jima Takes Toll--Even 50 Years Later : World War II: Remorse accompanies memories as veterans gather on the anniversary of the battle. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cyberspace Dragnet Snared Fugitive Hacker : Computers: After his files were stolen, a San Diego man joined federal agents to track down Kevin Mitnick. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Morass Robs Father of 3 1/2 Years After Infant's Death By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atrocities in Chechnya Breed Despair, Anger By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NAACP Elects Evers' Widow to Top Post : Civil rights: Myrlie Evers-Williams wins by one vote, ousting William Gibson as chairman. Change is seen as opportunity to redirect group's focus. 'It is time to heal our wounds,' she says. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Sentence for Boy, 14, Roils Pakistan : Asia: Youth was convicted of defiling a mosque with graffiti, though evidence was slight. Prime minister declines to intervene. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich's College Course Linked to Republican PAC : Politics: House panel is reviewing complaint about its financing. Speaker maintains his class is nonpartisan. By Alan C. Miller and Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Affirmative Action: Why Battle Erupted : Opponents say programs to combat bias are unfair themselves; backers counter that minorities still need an edge to overcome 300 years of discrimination. A bitter national fight begins in California. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Sex-Threats Case a Nightmare for Wrongly Accused Youth : Justice: Christopher Reichardt lost his freedom, his parents lost their home over what police now concede were false allegations. By Strat Douthat, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil's Carnival, Pre-Lenten Celebrations Have Ancient Roots : Lifestyle: Many scholars trace similar festivities around the world to the Roman Lupercalia, a festival to welcome spring that evolved into a period of debauchery, circuses and gladiatorial contests. By Kevin Moloney, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
10-Minutes to Acquit After 3 1/2 Years in Jail : Courts: At least 12 judges and six prosecutors had a role in the infant murder case against Chester Carter. When the jury finally had its say, justice was swift. By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Those Who've Been Comatose . . . By Peter H. King
Ageless Beauty : Pageant Honors Women Who Show That Life After 60 Can Be Vital and Exciting By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : 'T-Word' Tumult in Orange County : Business council's suggestion of possibly raising levies reveals split among conservatives. Anti-tax activists defend supervisors they once sought to recall. By Rebecca Trounson and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
N. Ireland Peace Proposals Are Nearly Complete, Officials Say From Reuters
Chiapas Villagers Say They Fled Army Brutality : Mexico: Residents of one hamlet describe soldiers sticking guns in teen-agers' mouths and threatening to cut off a man's hand. By Mark Fineman and Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Military Experts Blow Up Munitions Confiscated in Haiti \o7 Reuters\f7
U.S., China Nearer to Settling Trade Flap : Commerce: Talks focus on measures such as task forces to protect American intellectual property. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Orders Publication of Atomic Bomb Papers From Reuters
Yeltsin Orders Publication of Atomic Bomb Papers From Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Boy Missing From Ship Feared Dead From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Motorcade Delays Paramedics; Elderly Victim Dies \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Defines His Points of Departure With GOP Proposals \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Train Killer Plans Appeal on Sanity From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW MEXICO : Sexual Organs Held in Frozen Limbo From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Gingrich Welcomes Even Bad Coverage From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Crisscross New Hampshire From Reuters
Specter Expects GOP Support in Senate for Foster From Reuters
9 GOP Presidential Aspirants Test New Hampshire Waters From Reuters
6.6 Quake Hits Northern California \o7 Associated Press\f7
37 Southland Skiers Hurt When Bus Overturns in Colorado
Post Office Awards Pact for National Credit Card System Associated Press
Canada to Dispatch 500 Peacekeepers to Haiti Reuters
Blast Kills Israeli Reuters
Negotiators Extend Truce in Chechnya : Russia: Cease-fire is now due to expire today. Only scattered clashes are reported. From Times Wire Services
Amish Cope With Murder, Free of Anger : Mennonites: Woman's slaying by another of her faith was second in the sect's 275-year history in this country. Their religion prohibits doing anything to stir up feelings of anger or vengeance. By Mary Pemberton, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spider Silk Offers Hope to Torn Ligaments : Medicine: Arachnids spin several kinds, using dragline silk for the outer framework of their webs. Its tensile strength is greater than steel. It is more elastic than nylon. By Jon Sarche, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pilots Get Advanced Emergency Training : United Airlines: Flight simulator teaches crew how to cope when their plane reaches the point beyond which it would be hopelessly out of control. By Don Phillips, WASHINGTON POST
Three Accuse 'Fantasy Man' Lover of Rape : Nashville: Suspect's ploy involved sexy phone calls in which he persuaded women to don blindfolds and unlock their doors. They say they erroneously thought he was their boyfriend; he says the sex was consensual. By Karin Miller, ASSOCIATED PRESS
China's Rural Poor Face Widening Education Gap : Schools: Fees can take a fourth of a farmer's annual earnings of less than $50 a year. Rapid inflation has eaten away his real income, while city dwellers' purchasing power has been cushioned by pay raises. By Renee Schoof, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colleges Lure Alumni Back With Free-Tuition Offer : Education: Private institutions kick off drive to raise $75 million. Grateful graduates could spell the difference. By Ben Dobbin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dole Nominates Ex-Gen. Robles to Base Closure Panel Associated Press
Sweden Frets Over Ailing Baby Rhino, Nelson From Associated Press
Suspect Convicted of Killing 6 on Train : New York: Cheers erupt in courtroom packed with victims of Long Island Rail Road shootings and their relatives. Colin Ferguson, who conducted own defense in a bizarre trial, faces a possible maximum life sentence. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Uses Computer to Help Predict Death : Medicine: Program estimates time left for terminally ill patients. Critics caution that it could lead to rationed care. By Mike Koller, ASSOCIATED PRESS
At Age 10, Youth Learns He's Black Like Dad : Bias: He was astonished by how much it mattered. Even his grandmother treated him with contempt. By Rodd Aubrey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Witch Finder' Seized for Fatal Herbal Brew \o7 Associated Press\f7
Doctors in Training May Forgo Teaching on Abortions \o7 Reuters\f7
Peres Asks Arafat Meeting Reuters
Judge Says She Cannot Pull the Plug : Medicine: A 75-year-old patient has been in a near-fetal position for seven years. By Garry Mitchell, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teens' Efforts to Buy Cigarettes Go Up in Smoke : Illinois: Town credits undercover decoys, fines for minors and sellers alike, in keeping cigarettes out of youngsters' hands. By Brenda C. Coleman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Living Donor's Liver Enhances Survival : Medicine: Eight years after surgeons first implanted a portion of an adult's liver in an infant, doctors say the procedure is successful about 90% of the time. That contrasts with an 80% success rate for cadaver transplants. By Anne Fahy-morris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speedy Justice Can Be Dead Wrong, Texas Case Shows : Death Row: Clarence Brandley stands as living proof that an innocent a man could be executed. By Sue Anne Pressley, WASHINGTON POST
Revenge Homosexual Killer Dies of AIDS \o7 Reuters\f7
Ruling Upholds AT&T Acquisition of McCaw Cellular \o7 Associated Press\f7
Whale Watching
Boy Scouts' Policy
Social Security Checks
Student Informants
Affirmative Action Laws
Graffiti Vandals
Larry Pressler
Love at Its Toughest
Oceans Away
Muddy Issue
Budget Eco-Tourism
'Independent's' Day : SALLY FIELD IS NBC'S 'WOMAN'; HEAR HER COMPARE THIS TO HER BIG-SCREEN HEROINES By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On The Set With The Author By Jane Sumner, Jane Sumner covers the Texas film and television industry for The Dallas Morning News
Medals of Honor
Funding for Public Television
The Boys of St. Vincent (Part 1, A&E Sunday at 6 and 10... By Kevin Thomas
In the multi-Oscared The Silence of the Lambs (CBS Sunday... By Kevin Thomas
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'Mister Rogers' moves into a new neighborhood: video merchandise world By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Robbie Coltrane's Fans Want A 'Cracker' By Frazier Moore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
IT'S DAY \o7 AND \f7 NIGHTTIME FOR HILLARY B. SMITH By Nancy M. Reichardt
Four-Star Films : 'Five Easy Pieces' By Kevin Thomas
'Simple Justice' By Howard Rosenberg
'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' By Peter Rainer
'The Fire This Time' By Kevin Thomas
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Everything you didn't know about Pam Tillis and more--on TNN special By Steve Hochman, Steve Hochman is a regular contributor to TV Times and Calendar
On View : To Catch a Killer : HBO'S 'CITIZEN X' TELLS THE 8-YEAR KILLING SPREE AND SEARCH OF A RUSSIAN MONSTER By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEN BODE : Reviewing the First Year of the New 'Week' By Robert Koehler, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar and TV Times
Retro : Space Family Robinson By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA/Universal Home Video has just released two more...
But Have They Bought a Campus Parking Sticker?
Conservancy's Plans for Events Anger Residents By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soured on the Experience : City Delay in Expansion of Lemon Grove Park in Hollywood Irks Neighbors By Lorenza Munoz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Venice Residents Break Bread Together to Celebrate Gang Truce By Adrian Maher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Big Loss Doesn't Deter Waxman Challenger By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aviation: Yeager to Help Inaugurate Walk of Fame
Community: Outreach Program Director Named
CRENSHAW : Kabasa Gallery's Vision of Africa-America Link Rises From Ashes By Erin J. Aubry
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. By Michael Krikorian
MALIBU : Judge Says City Can Begin Clearing Debris in Canyon By Kathleen Kelleher
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : Lodging Some Concerns : Shrinking in Size, the Moose, Elks and Similar Clubs Seek to Attract Younger Members By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Seniors : Newsletter Author's Passion for Food Speaks Volumes By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER NOTES : Rockin' Around the 'Cradle' By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer. \f7
Gallic Gift of Small Wonders By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Raitt's 'Got It'
Is Vanity Fair Now Courting Love? : Three years after the shocking story on her pregnancy, the magazine may want her for a cover story. By Steve Hochman
LOLLA-LOVE: If Love is featured in Vanity Fair this... By Steve Hochman
MISSING IN ACTION: Tracy Chapman rode to the top with... By Steve Hochman
ENGLAND SWINGS: If you thought Frank Sinatra and Bono were... By Dave Jennings
AND ONE MORE THING: It was one of those good news/bad news...
Paul Westerberg and Joan Jett have just recorded a duet of...
How to Outsmart Disney's Moratorium : Frustrated buyers can get around the firm's policy of pulling its animated classics off the market. It takes a little digging--and some serious cash. By Donald Liebenson, \o7 Donald Liebenson is a Chicago-based free-lancer who writes about home video. \f7
ALBUM REVIEWS : CYRUS CHESTNUT, "The Dark Before the Dawn" (\o7 Atlantic\f7 ) *** By Don Heckman
POP MUSIC : Wading Beyond the Gene Pool : His late father was a famous folkie, but singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley is charting his own course. By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic. \f7
It's Not All Black and White : Spike Lee's films helped pave the way for the black directors of the '90s. Now he and they have become disenchanted with the industry's desire to pigeonhole them. By Elaine Dutka, \o7 Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer\f7
So, You Wanna Be a Mogul? : A Hollywood assistant's job may be just the ticket. The requirements: discretion, patience, endurance, resourcefulness and a psychotherapist's calming touch. By Michael Walker, \o7 Michael Walker is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
New Sounds the Old Way : Listen to three young guns and you'll find something different: an unamplified keyboard. : Call it jazz piano, unplugged. By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer. and \f7
Keeper of the Flame : Bonnie Oda Homsey has set out to reconstruct work by the pioneering modern choreographers. At the same time, she is rekindling her own creative fires after years on the sidelines of dance. By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
FILM COMMENT : On and On and On They Go . . . : It's not your imagination. Hollywood movies \o7 are\f7 getting longer--and not because there are so many more worthy subjects. By Peter Rainer, \o7 Peter Rainer is a Times staff writer\f7
Nixon Pix: Now More Than Ever By Richard Natale
Moore Better News: War on the Horizon By Richard Natale
R You Ready for the Reborn 'Wild Bunch'? By Judy Brennan
THEATER : Fashioning a Diva Onstage : Playing Diana Vreeland is helping Mary Louise Wilson find herself. The role offers the perfect mix of \o7 bon mots\f7 and \o7 chutzpah\f7 . By Patrick Pacheco, \f7 and \o7 Patrick Pacheco is a free-lance writer based in New York.
COMMENTARY : Nureyev Mania: The Afterlife : Last month, his possessions sold for millions; now a book reveals the dancer as sleazeball. And his legend just keeps growing. By Martin Bernheimer, \o7 Martin Bernheimer is The Times' music and dance critic\f7
Caution: Rembrandts, Handle With Care : Putting art on view at the Getty is no simple task. A double dose of masterpieces doesn't make it any easier. By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer\f7
POP MUSIC : They Earn Their Name Honestly : The Mavericks have come a long way by going their own way. They play what they want and, if they feel like it, may play all night long. By Richard Cromelin, \o7 Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar. \f7
Byte-ing Into Beethoven : UCLA's Robert Winter used to be one of those celebrity professors whose class everyone wanted to take. No problem getting in now. Just boot up your CD-ROM player. By David Colker, \o7 David Colker is a staff writer for The Times' Valley edition and writes the Cyburbia column in Life & Style\f7
BUSINESS
Downey Survives Game Even as Rules Change : Banking: The Newport Beach-based savings and loan weathered the crisis that felled other institutions, then had to adapt to a changing regulatory climate. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsoft's 'Threat' Stems From Laudable Success By James Flanigan
Stall in the Fast Lane : That 'Giant Sucking Sound' Is the Peso Crisis Letting the Air Out of Mexico's Auto Industry By Juanita Darling and Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Reforms Are Imperative to Sustain California's Recovery By Michael J. Boskin, Boskin, former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, is Tully M. Friedman professor of economics and senior fellow, Hoover Institution, at Stanford University
Some Closed-End Portfolios Look Attractive By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds\f7
Rate Hikes: Good for Savers, Bad for Borrowers By Kathy M. Kristof
Check Out the College Saver Plan By Carla Lazzareschi
Co-Founder Is Finally Finding Time to Relax : Thrift: Maurice McAlister has loosened his hold of the reins at Downey Savings & Loan, and is even taking some time off for his favorite activity--fishing. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White-Thomson Takes Chief Executive's Post at RTZ Borax & Minerals
Two Join Morrison & Foerster in Irvine as Litigation Associates
Rollin' Up a Fortune Through Common Sense, Doggedness : People: Self-made millionaire John W. Rollins Sr.'s humble start as a Georgia farm boy laid the foundation for his political and business acumen. By Theresa Humphrey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
GETTING A KICK START : Determination Propels 4 Men Toward Better Racing Cycle By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Workers Adjust to Life After Shutdown By Ernest Sander, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawsuits Not Always the Answer By Ernest Sander, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Building Inspection Pact Was Needed : The agreement should go even further, however, to help improve seismic safety
Bottom Line: Needle Exchange Saves Lives : Pacoima program deserves support, not moral outrage
Praise for New Approach to Homeless : Glendale's stance has softened in past decade, and counseling and assistance are paying off
Vigilantism Rises When Forces of Law and Order Fall : The recent shooting death of a tagger is an ominous sign pointing to the deteriorating ability of government to protect the citizenry. By Gideon Kanner, \o7 Gideon Kanner of Burbank is professor of law emeritus at Loyola Law School\f7
Is 'Sorta Close' Good Enough? : The flap over academic unpreparedness at Cal State Northridge has a lot to do with the school's straying from its own admissions standards. By Ilene Blok, \f7 and \o7 Ilene Blok is head counselor at Saugus High School.
Nonpartisan but Not Easy to Win : Despite campaign reforms, incumbents still usually triumph, runoff or not. But challengers have at least a chance to realize their dream. By Paul Clarke, \o7 Paul Clarke of Northridge is a corporate political consultant. and \f7
More Shots Fired in Slain Tagger Debate By Scott Harris
Vital Link Partnership Benefits Everyone : Public and Private Sectors Help Each Other to Get Youths Ready for Work Force
When Will We Hit Too Much Growth? : State Report Is Dark Cloud but It Has Silver Lining
Candidates Err in Ignoring Local Issues : With O.C. in Crisis, 35th Senate District Contenders Focus Instead on Political Infighting
COMMENTARY ON COUNTY BANKRUPTCY : Electorate Must Assure That Every Vote Is an Educated Vote : It is imperative that the public scrutinize candidates, and support talented, energetic ones with time and money. By Jim Graves, \f7 and \o7 Jim Graves is a former member of the Orange County Republican Central Committee and was an unsuccessful candidate for the Irvine Unified School District Board of Trustees last year.
Marcia and Lance: Elements of a Soap Woven Into a Reality By Al Martinez
An Off-the-Wall Finish to a Brief Police Pursuit By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Case DNA Battle Will Be an Education for Many By Bill Boyarsky
Simpson Trial Puts Southwestern on the Map : Careers: Marcia Clark is one of several prosecutors who graduated from the law school, which lacks big-name cachet but prides itself on practical training. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rays Are Sharp : Temperature, Spirits Soar in Bright Sunshine By Quyen Do, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Regrets--Just Second Thoughts on a Big League Dream By Dana Parsons
Mother Cancels Memorial for Slain Daughter : Crime: Cathy Torrez was killed a year ago. Her sister's brother-in-law has been named as a suspect by police, who say they lack evidence for an arrest. By Danielle A. Fouquette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Going Black in History : Event Celebrates African Traditions, Denied Heritage By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carving Up Santa Cruz Island : Park Service, Oxnard Attorney Duel Over Use of Property By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Agrees to Ease Burden on Staff : Ventura: It's the officials' most concrete achievement in a daylong workshop that fails to establish any spending goals for coming year. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hill Stability Not County's Obligation : La Conchita: Officials tell residents that there is not enough money to stop the advance of a hillside threatening their homes. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions Arise After Trustee's Arrest in Shooting Case : Oxnard: School board member Fred Judy is the focus of concerns about guns and being a role model. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Days Are Numbered for a Colorful, Scruffy Tavern : Thousand Oaks: Across from the new Civic Arts Plaza, the Yukon Belle is a remnant of the past. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For City Manager, Hot Seat Keeps Getting Hotter : Thousand Oaks: Many praise Grant Brimhall as a master strategist. Others accuse him of being a schemer. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Way of the Dragon : Performing Traditional Chinese Dance Takes Health, Stamina By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bike Unit Keeps the Peace in Mountains : Recreation: Volunteer patrol has helped keep trails open in the Santa Monicas by maintaining etiquette among the hikers, bikers and equestrians. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Black Educators Fear Ranks Might Grow Thinner By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
Pedestrian Dies After He Is Struck in Alleged Hit-and-Run Accident : Crash: Police say driver was speeding in alley when she hit Huntington Beach man, then hit apartment where children slept. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 2 Men Shot in Dispute Over Theft of Beer By Mary F. Pols
City to Weigh Concerts for Disabled Citizens By Paul Elias
Laguna Beach City Council Changes Course : City Hall: Elected leaders have downsized advisory boards and signaled a rethinking of municipal priorities. By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Committee Hears Tales of Teen Pregnancy : Social issues: Youths tell of juggling school, jobs and parenthood and discuss other problems in child-rearing. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Schuller Makes Inroads at the White House Via a Visit With Clinton Compiled by Times staff writer Len Hall, with contributions from staff writer Gebe Martinez and correspondent Bill Billiter
Flammable Solvent Floods Alley By Isaac Guzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 7 Arrested During Drunk-Driving Check By Sara Catania
United Way Campaign
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Held in Shooting at Former Girlfriend By Sara Catania
VENTURA : Developer Submits Plan to Build Discount Store By Constance Sommer
College Athlete Killed; Teen-Ager Arrested
Uniform Policy Gets Initial OK From Newport-Mesa By Holly J. Wagner
Harold 'Hal' Sieling; Retired High School Coach
Obituaries
Fleet Reserves Assn. Honors 6 Students for Their Essays By Jon Nalick
Gaining an Edge in War on Gangs : Ventura County: A three-year clampdown by authorities has slowed the spread of killings, but long-term solutions to end the violence are elusive. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Hurt in Drive-By Shooting : Crime: Oxnard man is arrested after gunfire injures two Port Hueneme youths and their mother. By Ira E. Stoll and Paul Elias
Best Foot Forward : Palmdale: With a little shoe leather and a lot of personal contact, sheriff deputy's beat is helping clean up crime problems in the rough streets of downtown. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repairing a Hillside : A GUIDE TO POST-MUDSLIDE PLANTING ON VALLEY-AREA SLOPES
OPINION
MEXICO : The Strong Man Is Unmasked as Everyman By Richard Rodriguez, \o7 Richard Rodriguez, an editor at Pacific News Service, is author of "Days of Obligation" (Viking)\f7
Gentlemen, Light Your Fuse : The New Hampshire presidential primary is a year off, but the 1996 Republican race for the Un-Clinton has already begun By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little Brown)\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : John Wells : Nation's Chief Mediator Remains Suffused in Neutrality By Harry Bernstein, \o7 Harry Bernstein covered labor issues for The Times for 32 years. He interviewed John Calhoun Wells at a recent FMCS conference in Tampa, Fla\f7
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : Reforms That Can Save L.A. From Extinction By David Friedman, \o7 David Friedman is an urban economist who frequently writes on development issues\f7
LATIN AMERICA : The Little War That Imperils a Hemisphere By Michael Shifter, \o7 Michael Shifter is program director for democratic governance at the Inter-American Dialogue and an adjunct professor of Latin American studies at Georgetown University\f7
Antitrust Law No Match for Microsoft's Software Progress By Charles R. Morris, \o7 Charles R. Morris, a Wall Street consultant, is the co-author of "Computer Wars: How the West Can Win in a Post-IBM World" (Times Books)\f7
CULTURE : The Shock(ing) Value at Fashion's Cutting Edge By Richard Martin, \o7 Richard Martin is the curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\f7
BASEBALL WATCH : Foul Ball
A Credibility-Gap Bond Measure : Good cause, but police-station plan is very risky
New Threat for Western Alliance : NATO looks to extremist danger in North Africa and the Middle East
Remembering a Great Injustice
COLUMN LEFT / ROBERT SCHEER : Equal Justice: $11.75 an Hour vs. $1.5 Million : In the end, life or death hangs on how much the lawyer is paid. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a former Times national correspondent\f7
PLATFORM : Who's Ordinary? By Christine F. Ridout, \o7 CHRISTINE F. RIDOUT, a political scientist and writer in Wayland, Mass., comments on a cliche favored by politicians:\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH-CARE REFORM : Madison Ave. Meets Marcus Welby : The trend toward managed care means marketed care, leaving the consumer to test for quality. By Theodore R. Marmor and Jerry L. Mashaw, \o7 Theodore R. Marmor is a professor of public policy and Jerry L. Mashaw a professor of law at Yale University\f7
In Ring 3 of the Circus, the Walrus Takes a Bow : TV news: To the soundman, silent and anonymous, it's a treat to be the ears of the world. By Thomas Everly, \o7 Thomas Everly is a writer and television soundman in Washington. and \f7
COLUMN RIGHT / JONATHAN CLARKE : Republicans' Foreign-Policy Debut: a Dud : The congressional leadership's backtracking on support for Mexico was eerily Clintonesque. By Jonathan Clarke, \f7 and \o7 Jonathan Clarke, a former member of the British diplomatic service, is at the Cato Institute in Washington.
LAW : Put Out the Camera's Eye in the Courtroom By Charles L. Lindner, \o7 Charles L. Lindner is former president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn\f7
REAL ESTATE
She Loves It But Leaves It By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buildings Reborn : The 'adaptive reuse' movement saves outdated architectural treasures by converting them to other uses. By Julie Kibbler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Kibbler is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and \f7
Little Palms Make It Big By Joel Rapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer who, as "Mr. Mother Earth," has written several best-selling books on indoor gardening\f7
SPORTS
Some Good Ol' Boys Circumvent the Rules By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : 'Scab Ball' Will Leave Some Very Ugly Scars By Dave Kindred, THE SPORTING NEWS
NHL : Hartford Ends Pittsburgh's Bid, 4-2 From Associated Press
Growing minority: Sandra Mckee in the Baltimore Sun... By Mal Florence
TENNIS / JULIE CART : Sampras Learning to Deal With Stress By Julie Cart
Blaine Johnson in top fuel, Al Hofmann in funny car and... From Staff and Wire Reports
Warrior Makeover Continues With Trade : NBA: They get rookie Marshall from Minnesota in exchange for Gugliotta, who was acquired in controversial Webber deal. From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : History Should Be Kinder to Campanis By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
Driver Capsules for Daytona 500 By Sean Dempsey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Villanova Rains on Connecticut's Reign \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ducks Take a Bite Out of the Sharks : Hockey: Anaheim gets power play on track, and rallies past San Jose for much needed victory, 6-3. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Pitcher Trades Far East for AL West By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : PCC Misses Chance to Tie After Buzzer By Martin Beck
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Freshman Tellez Homers Twice in Fullerton Rout
College Roundup
Irvine's Fast Finish Falls Short : Basketball: Anteaters trail Pacific by 14 at halftime, then make a game of it but lose, 84-83. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flat Titans Fall to San Jose State : Basketball: Fullerton struggles from the start and lose to the inspired Spartans, 86-77. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State Still Rolling : College basketball: After 75-61 victory over UC Santa Barbara, the 49ers have an eight-game winning streak in the Big West. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II-AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Marina Doesn't Let History Repeat By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PREPS : Ocean View Wakes Up, Wins 14th in Row By Eric Maddy
THE PREPS : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Troubled Brea Olinda Overwhelms Kennedy
THE PREPS : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Defeats Hart By Scott Jones
The Preps : Southern Section Division I-a Girls' Basketball Roundup
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I-AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Esperanza Just Keeps on Rolling, Upsets Schurr, 57-41 By Jon Clifford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Shah Sparks Troy Past Western in Division III-AA By Mike Wojciechowski
Southern Section Girls' Basketball
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I WRESTLING : Calvary Chapel Wins 6 for Easy Team Victory By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II WRESTLING : Irvine's Pena Makes Move to Masters By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III WRESTLING : Ambriz Wins Heavyweight Duel By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Second-Seeded Ocean View Knocked Out in First Round
Capistrano Valley Finishes Fall From Top With a Loss By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Div. I Girls' Soccer
SOUTHERN SECTION DIV. I GIRLS' SOCCER : Los Alamitos Wakes Up, Beats Trabuco Hills By Heather Stevens
Judges Agree: De La Hoya Gets Decision Over Molina : Boxing: Winner gets some useful lessons in grueling 12-round bout, looks ahead to Ruelas. Griffin upsets Toney in battle of light-heavyweights. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This One Makes Fans Fuhr-ious : Hockey: Kings' new goalie draws boos in 6-2 loss to Vancouver. He has given up 17 goals in last three starts. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perry Position Is Precarious : Golf: He leads the Hope by two shots, but that might not be enough to hold off pursuing foursome. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fuzzy Approach to a Tough Game By Jim Murray
Two Showdowns in One : Today It Will Be UCLA vs. Arizona and Edney vs. Stoudamire By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earnhardt Is Willing to Try a New Tactic : Daytona 500: He takes Saturday off with hopes of finally winning the big one today in his 17th try. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Hartford Deals First Loss to Alumni From Associated Press
Ducks Finally Pull Sharks' Teeth : Hockey: San Jose holds 3-0 lead, then is beaten by Anaheim for the first time in franchise history, 6-3. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swann-Largent Debate: Point and Counterpoint By Mal Florence
Odds Are They Won't Take Money and Run : Wagering on Athletes in Track and Field Is No Problem in Europe, but Some Fear ItsIntroduction in the United States By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnny Scab Stoops Really Low to Play Ball By Mike Downey
It's Not a Minor Matter : Corey Pavin Has Won Everything Except a Major Title, but the Key Word to Add is \o7 Yet\f7 By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Salutes Anderson : Baseball: Officials meet in Phoenix with 265 striking players. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Angel Battery: Lachemann and Lachemann By Mike Digiovanna
DODGERS : Lasorda Reveals Rejection of Oriole Offer By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPEEDSKATING / WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS : A Good Day for Blair and Her Heir By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tomba's Winning Streak Ends From Staff and Wire Reports
Clippers Put to Bed Early at Sacramento : Pro basketball: Coming off double- overtime victory, lethargy sets in during 109-92 loss to Kings. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Warriors, Timberwolves Trade Problems From Associated Press
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : In the End, Nellie's Era Was Too Far Gone By Mark Heisler
Goody's 300 Proves It's Never Too Late for a Little Comeback By Shav Glick
He's Trying to Put the Brakes on Cheaters : NASCAR: Gary Nelson, former crew chief-turned-enforcer, has meted out $90,000 in fines to crews in last week. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC, UCLA Beat Arizona Schools
Loyola Rally Falls Short, USF Wins by 2 By Jerry Crowe
Pepperdine Slips Into Last Place By Bob Wolf
Pacific Holds Off Irvine, 84-83 By John Weyler
Spartans 2-20 After Beating Fullerton By Lon Eubanks
Northridge Routs San Luis Obispo By Mike Hiserman
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Villanova Rains on Connecticut's Reign From Associated Press
Too Little, Too Late Yet Again for USC : College basketball: Martin can't connect on shot to force overtime. Trojans lose ninth in a row, 74-70 to Arizona State. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Wins Eighth in a Row : College basketball: 49ers sweep season series with Santa Barbara for the first time since 1982-83 with a 75-61 victory. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Woodbridge's Depth Too Much for Rosemead
Thunder Gulch a Winner in His Florida Debut By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaches and Officials Want to Take Trash Out of Games By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Gives Cal Poly a Three-Peat Performance, 104-66 By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribe of Unknown Warriors : Kuld Among Non-Roster Invitees Hoping to Catch On With Indians By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura's Dorr Kept Knocking By Tris Wykes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For CSUN, Little Goes Long Way in 11-7 Victory By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Defeats Error-Prone Northridge By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crescenta Valley Outlasts Rio Mesa By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Extra Points Give Title to Marauders By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Gerardo Leads Simi Valley Past St. Lucy's, 3-1
Weekend Play Puts Eligibility at Risk By Steve Henson
Crescenta Valley Saves Best for Last, 1-0 By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Still Winless in Kingsmen's Worst Start Ever
Castaneda (41-0) Wins, States Case By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Romanesque Title for Oxnard By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Wears Out Hemet, 69-41 By Michael Weinreb
Palmdale Wears Out Hemet, 69-41
Breen Suffers First Ballet Skiing Defeat From Associated Press
VENTURA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS / JOHN LYNCH : Westlake Survives Tumultuous Week By John Lynch
MAGAZINE
GOING HOME ALONE : If the Alternative Is Newt's House, Then Maybe Orphanages Are a Good Idea After All By Patt Morrison
STATE OF MIND : Sound and Fury By Michael Forrest
L.A.SPEAK : Ski Instructor Slang By Lauren Lipton
Close-up : Not Kidding Around By Sharon Whitley
wild things : Rent by Beasts By Sondra Farrell Bazrod
STYLE : DESIGN : Fantasy in a Bottle By Jeff Book
STYLE : LOOKS : Swapping Scents By Lesa Sawahata
STYLE : GARDENS : Set in Stone By Susan Heeger
RESTAURANTS : SEALED WITH A \o7 BIZOU\f7 : Everybody Loves a Bargain, but When the Food Is Also Delicious and French--Voila! By S. Irene Virbila
publishing in the hot zone : Harry Evans, Random House and the Glitzed-Up, Hype-Driven, Occasionally Literary Realities of Today's American Book Business By Josh Getlin, \o7 Josh Getlin, a Times staff writer based in New York, covers publishing and politics. \f7
an open book
three years on the turf in gang land By Jesse Katz, \o7 Jesse Katz is Houston bureau chief for The Times. \f7
TRAVEL
On Exhibit
News, Tips & Bargains : USAfrica Airways Ceases Flights
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs INDIO--Celebrate the bounty of... By Mary Frances Smith
Deal of the Week
JUST THE FACTS : Airline Complaints
Drinking in Romania's Dracula Legend By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Close to Slopes for Downhill Prices By Lucy Izon
Back To Machu Picchu : After years of staying away, visitors are returning to Peru and one of the world's peak experiences. : Destination: Peru By Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
Fare Warning: Infrequent Fliers May Be Hit With Fees : Airlines: Their commissions capped, travel agents say they'll probably have to start charging all but their best customers. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; \o7 Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips. To reach him, write Travel Insider, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles 90053. \f7
Weekend Escape: Ojai : Exercising moderation and talking about food at a spa that doesn't make a fuss about either By Sherry Stern, \f7 and TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Stern is deputy editor of The Times' Calendar section.
Taste of Travel: Australia : Napa Valley, Down Under : A wine country sojourn to the Coonawarra, where the wines and the locals are friendly By Jim Hutchison, \o7 Hutchison is a Vancouver, Canada-based free-lance writer. and \f7
Shopping: Palm Springs : Vintage Point : Hunting for classic clothes and furniture in an old Hollywood retreat with renewed chic By Ellen Uzelac, \f7 and \o7 Uzelac is a Baltimore-based free-lance writer.
Edge of the 'Burbs: The Cliffhanger By John Mckinney
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