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What happened on March 02, 1995
NEWS
Marcia Clark's Husband Cites Trial in Custody Fight : Family: He asks to be named primary parent, saying she hardly sees sons. Case shows problems of working mothers. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murals' racial images confront worldly suburb : Stereotypes featured in school's WPA artworks disturb some Oak Park parents. Specter of censorship upsets others. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Secret of the Hills : Bunkers Hold History of WWII Caltech Rocket Fuel Project RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paradise Lost : Once-Chic Tahitian Village Hotel Has Fallen Far Since Astronaut Days JOHN CANALIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWSPAPERS : Tribune Under New Ownership RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trip for Noodles Will Do a World of Good DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOPTALK : Newest Wave of Outlet Stores : About 40 stores are expected to open within the month at the Camarillo factory center. Merchandise is up to 65% off retail prices. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Rich Man's Fruit' at the Right Price : Exotic cherimoya, fresh from a Goleta ranch, are a good buy at Oxnard Farmers' Market. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Billy the Adult Isn't as Dumb as Humor in 'Billy' the Movie LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
SANTA MONICA : Services Set for Girl, 14, Killed in School Outing CAROL CHASTANG
Winning Popsicle Bridge Sticks It to the Competition BOB POOL
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Longtime Councilman Robert Ryan Dies at 64 JEFF KASS
ROSEMEAD : Canceling of Grant for Youth Center Protested
Board Wants Moorlach as New O.C. Treasurer : Bankruptcy: Advice to seek other candidates rejected. Accountant who forecast fiscal debacle eager to get job. MATT LAIT and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Purchase of Glendora Hospital Is Announced
NEWS ANALYSIS : Probes May Indicate Link in Mexican Assassinations : Politics: Feud between ruling party 'dinosaurs,' reformers is cited. Some feel result was two murders. MARK FINEMAN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Waste Firm to Hold Hearing on Expansion
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Endeavour Lifts Off on Record Mission From Times Staff and Wire Reports
LONG BEACH : Council Tentatively OKs Plan for Night Meetings JOHN POPE
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Choices Narrowed on Base Closings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Budget Tightening, Improving Economy Benefit Most Area Cities MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Discharged Guardsman's Suit Challenges Gay Policy : Military: Ex-officer contends California National Guard violated state law that prohibits job discrimination because of sexual orientation. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock Watch
TORRANCE : Cultural Arts Center Feels Budget Squeeze
Orange County Fans' Choices
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW MEXICO : Camera Puts Focus on Arson Suspect From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Insight DREX HEIKES and RONALD J. OSTROW
A Novelist Who Knows His Business DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popejoy's Call for State-Backed Loans Draws Mixed Reactions ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MALIBU : City Gets $1.1 Million for Storm, Fire Repairs
Mexico's Ex-Leader Denies His Brother Plotted Killing MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Growing Chill Pervades Ties With Moscow CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Prime Minister Quits Special to The Times
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Hundreds Evacuated in Blaze at Hotel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Governor 'Itching to Run' for President GEORGE SKELTON
To Senate Holdouts, Digging In for Fight Is Nothing New MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Amendment Debate Confronts Bottom Line: Social Security JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Used Cars a Smart Deal for Buyers--and Planet : Recycling extends to vehicles, because the electricity required to produce an auto could power the average home for a year. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Communist May Be Next Polish Premier DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing on Waterfront Wall for Wilmington SUSAN WOODWARD
Clinton Spares Colombia From Sanctions Despite Drug Links : Narcotics: President tells Congress that national interest requires waiver. Republicans call for penalties. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Honestly, a Good Story Need Not Be the Truth LEONARD REED, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
Hunted Barings Trader Detained in Germany From Times Wire Services
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Palazzio Still Primo in the Food Chain : The popular Montecito eatery keeps drawing crowds with its first-rate menu, large portions and moderate prices. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. to Budget $2 Million for Creditors' Legal Fees : Courts: Agreement ends long feud, but some attorneys in case predict that county will have to set aside more before June 30. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Board Favors Moorlach for Treasurer : Bankruptcy: The accountant had sounded early warnings about investment fund's risk. Supervisors reject top officials' advice to conduct wide-ranging search. MATT LAIT and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Investors Told $440-Million Loss Should Be Transferred JODI WILGOREN and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Surviving the Test of Time : La Estrella Dance Club, founded in 1913, attracts a loyal following of folks who like to dress up and hit the ballroom floor. ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Now Wants Poor to Work for Their Food Stamps : Welfare: Republicans also want to impose a time limit. New restrictions would end the wide availability of a program designed to curb hunger. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancor Rises in Senate Battle on Balanced Budget EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Assails U.S. Policy on Russia : Politics: Republican leader accuses President of betraying American interests by embracing Yeltsin. Clinton warns of a rising tide of isolationism. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Tempered Justice in Germany : Public desire to punish minor Communist collaborators has softened. Some still seek retribution. Others, fearing many lives have been ruined unnecessarily, say it is time to forgive and forget. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divers Get to the Bottom of Catalina Cleanup : Recreation: A record 460 people take part in the annual pickup of debris in Avalon Bay. The turnout reflects a surge of interest in scuba, sparked at least in part by . . . 'Baywatch'? GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOND TICKER : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Brown Act Dance Isn't 'Deliberate'
THEATER REVIEWS : A Roman Tragedy Is Played Out in Moorpark : California Shakespeare Company's 'Antony and Cleopatra' brings strong performances and even humor to its small stage. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Springsteen Wins Song of Year Grammy JOHN ANTCZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THEATER REVIEWS : 2 Productions Open Window on American South in 1930s, '40s : Both 'Mockingbird' and 'Glass Menagerie' are well-executed by local theater groups and still deliver powerful messages. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctors Rebuild HIV Patients' Immune Systems From Associated Press
Ex-Nazi in War Crimes Case Freed on Technicality MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Card Clubs Dominate Pomona Race : Politics: Six challengers are targeting a controversial vote to approve casinos in seeking to unseat three council incumbents and the mayor. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Raid Winnie Mandela's Home in Corruption Probe BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semple's Solo Music Is No Contradiction : The former frontman is now singing to a new kind of listener--those jittery but really rather quiet consumers of the coffee bean. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Take Time to Relax, Chat With Authors : Why not take advantage of bookstore events where published writers come for signings and talks? FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Independent Rental Stores Are Falling by Wayside : Chain outlets and high operating costs make competition tough. Pay-per-view TV doesn't help either. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Looters, Gunmen Fill Void of Somalia Pullout : Africa: U.N. peacekeepers abandon airport with U.S., Italian protection. Clan leader Aidid asserts control. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antiseptic Curbs Blindness, UCLA Researchers Say : Medicine: Kenya study shows form of Betadine used on newborns prevents infections. It is safer and cheaper than widely used silver nitrate, research finds. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
4 Grammys for Poignant Song by Springsteen ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
SIGNAL HILL : Need for Supermarket in City to Be Explored STEVE EAMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Auditor Refuses to Resign; Group Vows Recall : Politics: Steve E. Lewis rejects calls to step down because of his alleged role in the county's fiscal crisis. Popejoy 'disappointed.' JODI WILGOREN and SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prominent Russian Broadcaster Killed Staff and Wire Reports
Meals Program Defies Court Injunction : Homeless: In liberal Arcata, Food Not Bombs, a group that has been accused of violating health laws, continues serving transients. MARIE GRAVELLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION / HOWARD ROSENBERG : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : With Time to Fill and Little to Say, Reporters Stray From Neutrality HOWARD ROSENBERG
SIGHTS : This Artist's Sense of Humor Keeps His Creations on Move : Some of the offbeat works by Kenneth Schneider at Artists Gallery in Ojai also talk and say some pointed and funny things. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pilots Seemed Unbothered by Icing, Crash Probers Hear : Aviation: Safety board still seeking cause for commuter plane to plunge to earth, killing 68, although ice is suspected. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Expand Exclusionary Rule Exception DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito Removes 4th Juror From Simpson Panel ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Getting Into the Swing of Things : Steps such as the jitterbug and Lindy Hop are growing in popularity. Here are places where you can learn them. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LECTURE : Life With Orangutans, in Their Eden RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff.
AZUSA : Board Orders Probe of Water Contamination
Basic Black, Shiny Shirts, Catchy Caps MICHELE SEIPP
Ed Flanders; Actor Starred in 'St. Elsewhere' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Out-of-This-World Ideas : Carson Club Applies Down-to-Earth Methods to Flight of Fancy MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Worker Missing in Blast Associated Press
Sports SEAN WATERS
Proposal to Ease Gun Law Heads for Ballot Showdown JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP : Singing Praises While Rocking the Vote MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARTESIA : City Threatens to Shut Popular Pepper's Club JOHN CANALIS
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Taggers Could Be Forced to Pay Through Tax Bills JEFF KASS
NORWALK : Unocal Spill Contained Before Reaching Ocean JOHN POPE
DANCE PERFORMANCE : 'Women of Ailey' Will Step Out in Style CHRISTINA V. GODBEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Permit Center Cuts Builders' Red Tape
Medicine: Use of Anesthesia, Death of Animals in Research
JAUNTS : An On-the-Fly Course Teaches the Art of Fishing in the Surf : It's the angling associated with mountain streams, but a master of the sport shows why he's hooked on using it at the beach. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BELL GARDENS : Ex-City Manager Says Firing Was Political ENRIQUE LAVIN and PETER Y. HONG
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
Pasadena Prepares to Enforce Ammunition Law : Government: Police plan to closely monitor gun dealers following council's expected approval of controversial new sales ordinance. RICHARD WINTON and RICK HOLGUIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landmark Location, Tasty View : An Eye-Opening Menu at Windows on the Bay MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
Recall Drive Targets Entire Hacienda La Puente School Board : Education: Fund mismanagement and nepotism are among the charges. Members deny any wrongdoing. CYNTHIA WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laguna Heat, Nonfiction Consequences T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month
Touching Souls, Awakening Spirits ERIN J. AUBRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Proposition 3 Would Curtail City's Access to Utility Funds RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Location, Location, Location : Miami had its moment in the sun. Now the fashion world has rediscovered the joy of Hollywood--not to mention Downtown, Big Bear and the beaches. DENNIS ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lagunatics Dress Up Larger Than Life
Sports MITCH POLIN
King of the Road : Jeff Palombo Pulls Out the Truck Stops on His Nostalgia-Inspired Street Wear ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PARAMOUNT : Low Turnout Expected on School Bond Issue PSYCHE PASCUAL
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Stadium Stakes : Inglewood takes a gamble by trying to lure the Raiders to town and build a sports paradise. But some major wild cards are lurking. SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Graphics: Oscars Poster on Display
DOWNEY : School Votes to Keep Indian as Mascot PSYCHE PASCUAL
BRIEFLY : Scholarship: Fund for Catholic Students
LONG BEACH AREA : Illuminated Bridge May Be L.A.'s Symbol SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPIRIT MOVES THEM : High Energy Is the Nature of Senegal Dance Troupe CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
IN THE KEY OF SORROW : Whether Singing of Life or Love, Freedy Johnston Takes the Grim View MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Levi's May Fade and Wear, but Their Image Remains Intact
Club Shuns Trendy for Toe-Tapping Tradition WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Venus Thrives on Thin Atmosphere Benjamin Epstein, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : How Caltech Launched the U.S. Rocket Revolution RENEE TAWA
MALIBU : Residents Send Heartfelt Thoughts to Kobe KATHLEEN KELLEHER
ENVIRONMENT : West Covina, BKK Move to Update Landfill Permit DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LIBRARIES : Monterey Park Rejects Tibetan Document Exhibit : City officials say Chinese Embassy's offer may simply be propaganda aimed at softening public opinion on occupation of smaller nation. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman to Stand Trial in Mauling Death of Baby KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEST HOLLYWOOD : $10,000 Reward Offered in Woman's Death
Owner's Plan Seeks to Return Eastland Mall to Its Glory Days : Shopping: Under the proposal, the upper level of the faltering center would be gutted and rebuilt. High-volume stores would occupy the renovated space. CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Band Reaches Record Success : Hootie & the Blowfish, started at college, has shown a lot of musical and business savvy. It plays in Santa Barbara tonight. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prop. E: Views on Ballot Measure on Guns
Administration Backs Export of Alaskan Oil MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Film Festival Begins Friday : Forget the Oscars. Hollywood's coming to town coming to salute the likes of Michael Douglas, Jessica Lange and Shirley Jones. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWTHORNE : Emergency Tax Hikes Delayed by Council JON GARCIA
ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : City Treasurer DeLong Faces Heated Challenge : Foes accuse veteran of mismanagement. Two school board, two council seats are also on the ballot. JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Metal Detectors to Be Used in Pasadena Middle, High Schools : Safety: A shooting in February prompts board of education to take action to keep weapons off campuses. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Powers of Preservation LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
HOMELESS : Turning Point Puts a New Spin on Life NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Admirable Fare at Admiral Risty MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Piano Man Is Hip to Singing His Own Songs CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Crime: Arithmetic in Computing Homicides
THE NEW FOOTE PATH : The Children's Entertainer Is Taking His Work in New Irreverent Directions CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
FOR THE KIDS : Raffi Back in the Swim with New Album, Tour : Singing for the toddler set, Canadian entertainer has returned to circuit after a few years off. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEST LOS ANGELES : Gardening Store Is Uprooted Again KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Making a Difference : Probation Officer Brad Carson Pushes Job Training to Deter Crime in Oakwood ADRIAN MAHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGNAL HILL : Singer to Replace McCrary as Chief STEVE EAMES
Education Briefs CYNTHIA WALKER
History of Flight Takes Wing at Planes of Fame Air Museum PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition.
Painting a Bright Future : Arts: St. Elmo Village offers a creative refuge for children in Mid-City despite funding setbacks. LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Culture, Capitalism . . . and Pop! Goes Van Hamersveld ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County. and
SPECIAL SCREENING : 'Naked' Serves as a Raw Warning of Human Nature MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition.
School Board Retains Adviser in New Post JON GARCIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORWALK : $2.5 Million in Road Repairs to Start Soon
Cover Story : Feuds, accusations. Just another political campaign in Hawaiian Gardens. You can bet this race for 2 council seats will be . . . : A Fight to the Finish DUKE HELFAND, STEVE EAMESSPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Hairdos With a Twist ADRIENNE M. JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youths Held in Killing of Parents, Brother Associated Press
Arrest Jolts Entrepreneur Academy : Lynwood: Theft charge against key figure in business development program renews debate over city funding. JILL GOTTESMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New theme restaurant is seeking a name with bite.
By Design : Q & A : Nina Blanchard GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HACIENDA HEIGHTS : Suspect 'Looking for Fight,' Detective Says
Inn Places to Shop : Boutiques at O.C. Hotels Lure Buyers With an Array of Unique Gifts, Fashions KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suit Says Laws Are Unfair to Homeless : Santa Monica: Court action alleges that 14 city ordinances discriminate by restricting access to public facilities. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bet on Sweaters to Keep Things Interesting JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports KIRBY LEE
Building Code Uproar Sparks Recall Effort Against Mayor, Councilman : Bellflower: Ken Cleveland and Ray Smith are accused of being heavy-handed, anti-business in city cleanup effort. JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Father of Newborn, 2 Friends Slain in Inglewood TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports GARY KLEIN
FOOD
A Minor Opus DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Ugali, East of Fufu JONATHAN GOLD
A Tale of 2 Soups : . . . Smooth and Soothing MARION CUNNINGHAM
Diet Chips CHARLES PERRY
BOOK REVIEW : A Drinking Buddy : THE GUINNESS DRINKING COMPANION By Leslie Dunkling ; (Lyons & Burford: $22.95, 224 pp.) CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beyond the Button JOAN DRAKE
Salmonella: Chill Out BRUCE HENSTELL
Milk Buys Wine DAN BERGER
Is It Worth $75 a Bottle? DAN BERGER
Family Feud
As Exciting as Vegetable Soup FAYE LEVY
A Tale of 2 Soups . . . : . . . Hot and Smoky ABBY MANDEL
GREAT HOME COOKS : CHEZ ROCKY: It Smells Like Sunday : Whenever Ghanaian reggae singer Rocky Dawuni cooks, it's like Sunday afternoon in Koforidua. LINDA BURUM
Chamomile, Komatsuna and Co. SYLVIA THOMPSON
Turk Delight
Noodle Kugel, Pudding Cake, Chile-Cheese Spread ROSE DOSTI
GREAT HOME COOKS : Market Notes
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Latino Foster Parents Help Children Heal ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange : Chaplain Sues School Over Cut in Hours TINA NGUYEN
Trial of Newport Man Centers on Cause of Child's Death : Court: Prosecutors allege that Brian Laudenback, 33, killed his then-girlfriend's 22-month-old son by inflicting internal injuries that caused the boy to bleed to death. Defense says youngster died of a head injury from an earlier fall. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Some Wary About Merchant Assessments HOLLY J. WAGNER
IRVINE : Campaign Financing Rules OKd RUSS LOAR
Applicants Sought for Two Costa Mesa City Commissions TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Almanac
School Board to Consider Bond Vote J.E. MITCHELL
Monthly Report
$54 Million Goes to City, Not Airport, U.S. Decides : Finances: Mayor says money will help beef up police. Airline industry accuses Los Angeles of 'grand larceny.' RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks City Council Cancels 7 of Its Next 13 Meetings : Government: Few hearings are on tap. Some wonder if builders, fearful of a 2-2 vote, are waiting until the fifth seat is filled. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Raises Reward in Abortion Clinic Arsons : Crime: Agency doubles the amount of money offered for tips leading to culprits in the series of attacks on medical facilities. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Guides Rescuers, Escapes Fire
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting Rampage
Another Blow to the Region : Base commission: Think again on Long Beach closing
MISSION VIEJO : City Applauds Efforts of 3 Top Employees FRANK MESSINA
Obituaries
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Judge Denies Horcher's Bid to Bar Recall Petitions
SIMI VALLEY : Forecasts Put Budget $68,000 in the Hole SCOTT HADLY
SPORTS WATCH : Hoop Dreams
City Council OKs Proposal for Community Development Bank JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GRANADA HILLS : Panel Blocks Use of Landfill Access Road ANTONIO OLIVO
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Reality-Check Day
One-Stop Shopping for New Voters : Politics: Gov. Wilson's personal agenda shouldn't exempt California from the motor-voter law. DEVAL L. PATRICK, Deval L. Patrick is an assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice. and
Audit Finds City's Purchasing System Is Still Wasteful JOHN SCHWADA
The City's Eight Road Warriors Never Bring Them Back Alive JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Loh Calls for 'Clean Campaign Pledge' MARY F. POLS
Drunk Driving
Afghanistan
Beilenson's Mailers: Exploitation or Service?
Social Service Strike Canceled--for Now PAUL ELIAS
LANCASTER : 2 Girls Hurt From Glass Glued on Playground Pole
CSUN Seniors Seek Library Donations MAKI BECKER
SANTA ANA : 'Space-Saver' School Site to Be Bought JON NALICK
Mistrial Is Declared After Jury Infighting : Courts: Jurors resort to shouting and name-calling. Judge dismisses misdemeanor drug case against Ventura insurance agency owner. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Planners Give Initial Approval to Sign Rule TOM RAGAN
Parents Unite to Keep Open Elementary Campuses : Education: They cite unique programs offered at Simi, Mountain View and Sycamore. District says one must close due to low enrollment. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Telecommuting Centers Are Off to a Slow Start JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Accused in Cocaine Ring Plead Innocent PAUL ELIAS
SANTA PAULA : FBI Makes Arrest in Bank Robbery PAUL ELIAS
NORTHRIDGE : Fraternity to Fight Sanctions Over Theft JOHN CHANDLER
San Clemente : First Women's Shelter Edges Closer to Reality FRANK MESSINA
Countywide : County Fire Department Finishes Reorganization THAO HUA
Obituaries : * Frank E. Harvey, 80; Building Contractor
322 Striking Prisoners Leave Cells : Visits: Proposed limits on overnight stays prompted inmates' action, but breakfast on third day drew them out. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dog Park Compromise: How Things Get Done
The Bottom Line on Those Big DWP Bills SCOTT HARRIS
VENTURA : Citizens Form Patrols to Keep Areas Safe PAUL ELIAS
BURBANK : Last Ballots Tallied in School Board Race VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Elderly Man Hit, Killed by Truck
SEAL BEACH : Weapons Station's Survival Pleases City RUSS LOAR
$54 Million Goes to City, Not Airport : Finances: After U.S. decision, mayor says money will help beef up police. Airline industry decries 'grand larceny.' RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Attempted Rape
PLACENTIA / YORBA LINDA : Deadline Extended on Teacher Layoffs DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
VENTURA : Knife-Wielding Man Taken Into Custody PAUL ELIAS
Why the Senate Pulled Back From Precipice : Balanced-budget amendment: Should legislature abdicate?
Funds for School Lunch Program
Union Sues, Calls State Offices Seismically Unsafe : Earthquakes: Structural engineers found that Downtown building could fail in severe temblor, but California officials say there is no 'immediate danger.' KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worshipers Mark the Beginning of Lent : Religion: Churches report large turnouts. In commemoration of Christ's 40-day fast in the wilderness, many will now observe a period of denial, which will end on Easter Sunday. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gift Assures Building on Nixon Site : Policy: Bobst Foundation provides for $25-million, bipartisan Center for Peace and Freedom on grounds of presidential library. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : Decision Delayed on Sex-Education Video HOLLY J. WAGNER
BREA : New Principal Hired at Brea Olinda High MIMI KO
Laying It on the Line : Parents Camp Out to Get Kids Into Fundamental School DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stranded Gymnasts Get a Helping Hand LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forum Widens for Home-Based Firms KAY HWANGBO
College to Offer Relationship Seminar
Hostage-Taker Is Fatally Shot by Police : Crime: Standoff between authorities, parolee in Santa Ana ends in gunfire. STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy Carter
Girl Wins Black History Maker Scholarship MAKI BECKER
Doing Right by L.A.'s Kids : Panel is proposed to coordinate city services for youngsters
WOODLAND HILLS : College Panel Urges Industrial Arts Cuts FRANK MANNING
Birdies of a Feather : Asian Immigrants Help Make Keppel High's Gym the Home of an Internationally Known 97-0 Badminton Team DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Refugee Decries 'Killing Fields' of Cambodia IRA E. STOLL
Greg Louganis
Thousand Oaks Will Keep Fighting Project Despite Court Ruling : Council: Developer, who plans to sue the city for losses caused by delays, wants to build houses and a strip mall on 47 acres in Newbury Park. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Kids Roar Approval of 'Lion King' Video STEVE SCHEIBAL
PANORAMA CITY : Drawing From Life to Create a Cartoon Success TIM MAY
Keep Current Rules on Helicopter Flights
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Official Asks Review of Employees Benefits DEBRA CANO
A Campaign to Divide and Conquer : Alexander's aim is to get Washington out of people's lives. JAMES P. PINKERTON, James P. Pinkerton is a lecturer at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University.
LOS ANGELES : Lawyer, Judge Appointed to Judicial Review Panel
State Closes El Monte Home for Mentally Ill : Social services: Officials say residents faced 'substantial threat to health and safety.' Suspension will be in effect pending a hearing. LISA O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : County to Cite Trailer Park for Moving Dirt CATHERINE SAILLANT
VENTURA : Man Accused of Trying to Kill Officer JULIE FIELDS
SHADOW HILLS : Reward for Killer Jumps to $50,000 ED BOND
PERSPECTIVE ON THE HEIDI FLEISS TRIAL : The Jury Is In on Drugs vs. Sex : The five who admitted 'misconduct' made a moral judgment that pandering is a minor offense. Give them credit. S.J. DIAMOND, S.J. Diamond is a former consumer-affairs columnist for The Times.
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita OKs Palms for Shops : Landscaping: City agrees to let builder of Creekside Place in Valencia plant 13 of the tall, spindly trees. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILLMORE : Movie-Souvenir Auction to Aid Historic Theater CHRISTINA LIMA
Canceled Checks : Teen-Agers With Bank Accounts Fall for Scam; 4 Suspects Sought JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim to Settle Brain-Injury Suit for $1 Million : Liability: Youth contends that the city allowed unsafe traffic conditions on Imperial Highway, which fronts Canyon High School, where a pickup he was riding in was struck by another vehicle. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Cut May Shut Van Nuys, South-Central Animal Shelters : Strays: Officials say closings would make other facilities overcrowded and accelerate process of killing dogs and cats. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Two-Vehicle Crash on Laguna Canyon Road Injures Both Drivers JEFF BEAN
Two Girls Cut by Glass Put on Park Pole : Lancaster: Children were hurt on jungle gym structure that had been tampered with in an apparent prank. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Point Mugu Naval Base Under Attack From Mother Nature : Military: After pounding surf destroys three buildings, officials agree to abandon affected area. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People
Herschensohn on Isolationism
Man Pleads Guilty in Child-Support Case DWAYNE BRAY
It's Time to Overhaul Mountains Conservancy
SIMI VALLEY : Man Run Over by Freight Train Dies JULIE FIELDS
GLENDALE : Husband of 4 Won't Fight Bigamy Charge The Associated Press
NORTH HILLS : Reseda Man Held in Gang-Related Slaying JULIE TAMAKI
Youths Unwittingly Take Part in Bank Con : Plot: Valley students helped suspects deposit forged checks and withdraw funds, police say. Families must now pay restitution. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan for Olinda Heights Development Revised ALAN EYERLY
LOS ANGELES : Four Arrested as Police, ATF Agents Crack PCP Ring
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT / BILL PAVELIC : Simpson Case Throws LAPD Critic Into Media Broiler JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Ties Henley to Shipments : Courts: The Rams player backed cocaine deliveries, the widow of an alleged drug dealer testifies. She admits she never met the accused. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : Brink's Guard Wounded in Attempted Robbery
SPORTS
Morimune Named Football Coach at Oxnard
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL / LEAGUE PREVIEWS : City Section : NORTH VALLEY
Unfinished Business : Nadia Prasad Is Still Trying to Understand the Marathon JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Skiles Rescues Bullets at Boston From Associated Press
Ducks Finally Beat a Good Team : Hockey: Hebert, Van Allen line sharp in 3-1 victory over Blackhawks. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL GMs Want to See More Penalties Called LARRY WIGGE, SPORTING NEWS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Relaxed Murdent Means Trouble for Opponents STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Women Misfire in 1st Round JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somewhere It Says This Is a Title Fight JIM MURRAY
No. 1 in the Nation, First in Tournament : College basketball: Bailey sparkles as UCLA pulls away from USC in second half, 85-66, to clinch Pac-10 title.. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks' Blue-Collar Line Trips Chicago : Hockey: Anaheim breaks three-game losing streak by beating Blackhawks, 3-1. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Gauchos Run Away From Antelope Valley STEVE KRESAL
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
SANTA ANITA : Sandpit Makes Return a Successful One BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Noonan's Hat Trick Kick-Starts Rangers From Associated Press
Alemany Completes Road to a Rematch DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Makeshift Team Helps Suns Win : Pro basketball: Injuries to both clubs turn this into a replacement game at Forum. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Defeats Northridge to Reach Double Figures JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Woodbridge Survives a Scare, 44-42 MARTIN HENDERSON, From Staff Reports
No More Sitting Around: It's Time for Second Half GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Northridge Passes Test, Fails to Make the Grade MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micelli's Communication Efforts Equal His Playing Time: None MIKE HISERMAN
GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : Mater Dei Runs Away : Division I-A: Monarchs defeat Fountain Valley, 75-62, to gain final against Ventura Buena. ERIC MADDY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
If Only They Would Work for Peanuts MAL FLORENCE
Coliseum Wants to Build 21 Suites : Football: Commission doesn't know if it can get $10-million loan. Raiders and USC still uncommitted for next season. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GSAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Concordia Gets Defensive in Time to Win MELANIE NEFF
Gsac Men's Basketball Tournament
SAILING / AMERICA'S CUP : A Stormy Ride for French Entry RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Girls' Basketball
Replacement Show Goes On : Baseball: Dodgers enter the great unknown today against Yankees in exhibition opener. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giambi Drives Titans to Victory
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Smith Takes Maryland Higher From Associated Press
Mathews, Ventura Beat Mulligan at Own Game FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / EVERT CUP : Sanchez Vicario Wins No. 1 as No. 1 JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors Hit Snag at Fullerton : College baseball: No. 1 Titans need game-saving play in ninth inning for 5-3 victory. MICHAEL WEINREB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Substitute Angels Beat Sun Devils : Baseball: Nothing embarrassing about 13-5 victory before 2,102 spectators. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Farmer Helps Valley Put Long Beach City Out to Pasture
Grgurich Expected to Quit Today JASON REID
Nothing Embarrassing About a 13-5 Victory : Baseball: Angel replacement players defeat Arizona State before 2,102 in Tempe. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victory Makes Hebert's Day : Hockey: Near shutout of Chicago is just icing on the cake for Mighty Ducks goaltender. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Sandpit Makes Return to Track a Successful One BOB MIESZERSKI
UNLV Star Stewart Suspended From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : El Camino Real Begins With Comeback
GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : Marina Nearly Stops Woodbridge Title Run : Division II-AA: Vikings put up a battle, but then Stovall takes over and leads the Warriors to 44-42 victory. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Men's Basketball Playoffs
Surgery to End Dreifort's Season BOB NIGHTENGALE
Irvine Feasts on Weaker Northridge : Basketball: Anteaters take delight in serving up an 89-73 victory in final home game of season. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westhead Among USC Candidates : College basketball: School gets permission to interview former Laker and Loyola coach. Duke's Amaker, North Carolina's Ford also on list. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS : For Americans, the Deck Is Stacked MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caught in a Pickle : Farmhands Muse: Play Now, Pay Later? STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mesenhimer to Replace Haskell at Saddleback
New Civility Is Going Only So Far : Labor: No progress on payroll tax, but Selig cites increased understanding and diminished hostility. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strike Keeps Nevin Out of the Lineup : Baseball: Former Titan has no desire to become a replacement player for the Astros. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Long Beach Duo Not Happy With Coach JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
PacifiCare Health Systems to Acquire Seattle Medical Group Bloomberg Business News
Irvine-Based Mazda Motor of America Inc. Appoints President
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer
Car, Light Truck Sales Dip in February From Associated Press
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Manufacturers Ease Their Foot Off the Gas : Economy: February figures indicate a gradual slowdown of growth. Fears of high inflation recede. JOHN M. BERRY, WASHINGTON POST
Designer of Soviet Aircraft to Speak Tuesday at CSUF
International Business
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pension Fund, Magic Johnson May Team Up : Investments: Money would go to inner-city real estate ventures. From Associated Press
Group of Seven Info Summit Plugs In to European Paranoia MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Fall on Mixed Economy News; Rates Hold From Times Wire Services
THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Firm's Sudden Fall Leaves London Bankers Speechless : Mood: Comment is scarce in the city's financial district. Leeson is dismissed as archvillain. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Mexico Aid Proposal Shaken by Demand for Inquiry : Congress: House votes 407 to 21 to request documents. Party leaders pressured by critics of loan program. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Mexico Aid Proposal Shaken by Demand for Inquiry : Congress: House votes 407 to 21 to request documents. Party leaders pressured by critics of loan program. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Realtors Seek State Action to Block Freddie Mac Policy : Insurance: Group calls the mortgage purchaser's new quake insurance requirement on condos discriminatory. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Grant Will Help Companies Sell Overseas : Trade: Preference will be given firms with female or minority owners and those converting from defense-related products. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Great Western Seeks to Become Banking Firm : Finance: The nation's second-largest savings and loan wants to take advantage of lower deposit insurance fees. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Insurance Study Shows Gaps in Minority Areas : Survey: Statistics identify underserved residents by ZIP code. Aim is to put brakes on 'redlining' by carriers. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scandal Drove Prudential to Record $811-Million Loss From Bloomberg Business News
Firm's Owners Indicted on Tax Evasion : Courts: Sunrider International, a Torrance-based health food company, denies charges. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Evidence Builds That London Knew of Crisis : Probe: Investigators believe emergency cash was sent to Singapore trader weeks ago. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Elaborates on Banking Plan : Finance: Treasury secretary says Clinton reform stresses security, is similar to GOP proposal. From Associated Press
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Life Under Commission Caps : What's the Fallout for Business Travelers? Little to None MICHAEL CONLON, REUTERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Fall on Latest Signs of Slowing Economy From Times Staff and Wire Services
Litton Industries' Quarterly Profit Tops $28 Million From Associated Press
TECHNOLOGY : On-Line Advertising Has Potential Despite Pitfalls, O.C. Firms Say Ross Kerber,Times staff writer
Chairman Predicts Samsung Deal Will Make AST a Giant : Computers: Irvine firm's leader believes new products by partnership could put it alongside IBM, Compaq. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rejuvenated Resort Spurs Economy of Impoverished Area of Spain : Skiing: Improved facility lures three times as many visitors and becomes the biggest winter employer in Granada. STEPHEN WADE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
International Business : Cable Arrives to Revolutionize South Korea, for Better or Worse : Television: 20 new channels spark fears of Western culture's influence. U.S. programmers embrace opportunity. From Associated Press
America Online, Bertelsmann Plan Joint Venture From Reuters
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Airline Phone Service Is Taking Off : Flying: Thousands have tapped into GTE technology that makes them reachable in the air. From Reuters
Simple Concept From SEC: Use Plain English in Fund Prospectuses From Reuters
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Scandal Shines Light on Exchange : To a wary world, Singapore defends Simex's integrity and vows to enact strict new rules to prevent abuses on its floor CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Author Examines Communications 'Voices' of Gender, Region, Class : Linguistics: Deborah Tannen merges skills of novelist and scientist to write about why communication sometimes fails at work and at home. LISA GENASCI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Life Under Commission Caps : Consortium Seeks Swap of Travel Agents' Fees for Air Fare Discounts CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
So That Cable Guy Didn't Show? Collect $20 : Consumers: Trend is part of an industry effort to shed a reputation for shabby customer service. LAURA B. BENKO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Latin : For Once, All the Choices Have Just the Right Sabor ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
Early Works Show the Film Mastery of Shohei Imamura KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Country : All It Takes Is Carpenter, Gill Entries RICHARD CROMELIN
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Hear ' Em and Weep : Backstage : They Came, They Gabbed, They Split STEVE HOCHMAN and HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : James Bolt Leaves No Time for Idle Minds SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : R / B / Rap : Boyz II Men: Safe, but Sure Winners DENNIS HUNT
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Springsteen Big Grammy Winner : Awards: The veteran rocker's 'Streets of Philadephia' collects honors including song of the year. Sheryl Crow is named best new artist and Tony Bennett wins his third consecutive pop performance statue. JOHN ANTCZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Older Lions Still Roaring Loud, Clear : Jazz DON HECKMAN
Theater Reviews : 'Nest': Hotbed of High Emotion : The Theatre District brings to vivid life the tragicomic adventures of R.P. McMurphy and his nuthouse pals. M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Club Review : Las Palmas Theatre Crowd a Punk Pageant HEIDI SIEGMUND
Pop Music Review : Japan's Pizzicato Five Does Some Kitsch-Plucking Live CHRIS WILLMAN
Royalty Reform Drive Found to Be Lagging : Pop music: The movement gave rise to the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, but many labels are still making money at artists' expense, survey finds. RICHARD HARRINGTON, THE WASHINGTON POST
Theater Review : Rivera's 'Ramon Iglesia' Goes to Root of the Family LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TV Review : Tesh and Colorado Symphony Tune Up DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Classical : Postmodern Twist to This Category DANIEL CARIAGA
Lasker's Own Purposeful Purposelessness DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Santa Susana's 'Bullshot' Just for Fun of It PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : TV Review : Ceremony Goes as Smoothly as I, II, III HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Theater Reviews : Prime Time Again for Passionate 'Miss Jean Brodie' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Hear 'Em and Weep : Pop / Rock : Bruce Springsteen deserves honors for his song about a sad societal reality, but Sheryl Crow's win for record of the year, and a few other choices, are just plain sad. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Whale-Balanced Career : Though Mick Fleetwood Still Enjoys the Mac, His Blues Band Gives Him Some Freedom BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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