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What happened on March 08, 1995
NEWS
S.F. Lawyer Is Acquitted in Drug Ring Case : Trial: Patrick Hallinan was charged with helping a former client run a marijuana smuggling operation. His prosecution drew widespread ire from criminal defense colleagues. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Mourning the Loss: 'These Two Doctors Were the Best' : Memories: Staff at UCI Medical Center remembers pair who combined medical talents with caring natures. LESLIE BERKMAN and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Corrupt Cops: The Big Sleazy? : Long plagued by police vice, even jaded New Orleans is chilled by slayings linked to officers. Crime on the force and in the streets spurs crackdown. 'The city's soul is in jeopardy,' the mayor says. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Volunteers Vow They'll Carry On : Charity: No flight moratorium is planned, but a former member blasts LIGA over 'needless tragedy,' saying it fails to screen pilots and puts lives in jeopardy. JULIE MARQUIS and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5 Who Led Fatal Army Exercise Are Suspended From Associated Press
Mercy Doctors' Airplane Was Old and Ill-Equipped H.G. REZA and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Punk Rockers and Police--O.C. Tug of War Continues : Music: Two recent stabbings in Fullerton have set off the latest in a series of battles dating back to the late '70s. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huffington TV Ad Assails Feinstein on Budget Vote FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mississippi Ordered to Set Uniform Education Rules to End Segregation From Associated Press
'90s FAMILY : Stepping Carefully : Stepparents and stepchildren rarely stay in touch after a divorce. But with a lot of patience, initiative and commitment, you can keep the relationship going. PAULA LYNN PARKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Father Crusader : Who is David Blankenhorn? And why is he so insistent that missing fathers are responsiblefor most of society's ills-- and that only a return to the traditional dad will do? ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Lack of Communication : Families Overcome Deafness With Signing, Speech Training and Lip-Reading JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Death Penalty Is Returning to New York From Associated Press
Afghan Faction Rockets Kabul; 30 Killed, 90 Hurt Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Senate Leader Favors Short-Term Loan Deal : Legislature: Bill Lockyer, after meeting with county officials, says such assistance is 'somewhat inevitable' and preferable to a tax increase to ease fiscal crisis. ERIC BAILEY and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cuts' Impact Will Be Felt Countywide MARK PLATTE and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Moscow Mayor Threatens to Quit in Dispute With Yeltsin RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Prosecution Witness in Bomb Trial Tells of Lies : Terrorism: Salem testifies Egyptian cleric asked him to kill Mubarak. He admits to relating false stories about his background to FBI. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Official Asks for Layoff of 1,040 MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Probes Ex-Official's Alleged $7-Million Nest Egg : Corruption: Ruiz Massieu reportedly opened account last year. He is charged with cover-up in brother's death. MARK FINEMAN and JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hatfield Debate Forces GOP to Deal With Divisions, Discipline JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popejoy Calls for 1,040 Layoffs : O.C. Social Services, Public Safety Hit Hardest : Recovery: 'Brutal first step' also would eliminate 563 vacant positions. It would balance budget for next fiscal year but close libraries, landfill, health and mental centers. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL ISSUES : Affirmative Action Backers Turn Up the Heat on Clinton SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Power Shift May Affect Airport Expansion : Aviation: A new council majority vows to order a referendum to reduce the project and control growth. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turning Up the Pressure on 'Deadbeats' LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Dollar Plunges Again, Setting Off Stock Selloff JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel, Arabs Start Tough Talks on Future of Refugees : Mideast: Two sides disagree on number of Palestinians displaced by war. They also differ on how fast to repatriate them. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Bill to Rein In Food Stamps Clears House Panel : Welfare: The proposal requires recipients to work and holds spending at current level. Clinton blasts plan as 'too tough on children.' ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sicily Hit by a Surge in Mafia Violence : Crime: There have been nine killings in the past 10 days. Investigators believe most of the slayings are tied to defections. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Still Spotlighted : Lopez, Hounded by Media, Holds Press Conference TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young's Affirmative Action Drive Begins AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
UPDATE : Weary Chicago Voters Try the Streetwise : Discontent with the status quo underlies the success of two council candidates with gang ties. Both now face runoffs. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confession Reopens Wounds of Argentina's 'Dirty War' : Rights: Ex-officer's tale of dissidents thrown to their deaths by the hundreds brings demands for more information. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crib Death Risk, Secondhand Smoke Linked THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Irvine School District Readies for Layoffs : Education: Board indicates that 30 administrators and 120 temporary teachers will be notified of potential layoffs to weather the investment-pool debacle. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Pays $4 Million for Some Advice : Bankruptcy: Critics call bills of accountants, lawyers and brokers exorbitant, but county officials say they saved millions more. Fees were from December alone. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Guilty of Bugging Girlfriend's Bedroom Associated Press
Mudslide Continues to Creep Toward La Conchita Homes JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo Breaks Down Mexico's Code of Silence : Politics: Arrests among ruling-party elite shatter traditional impunity. And sources of great wealth are coming under scrutiny. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Step-Sibling Connection PAULA LYNN PARKS
Gingrich Blasts Critics of GOP Social Service Cuts MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Both Sides in Trial Face Dilemma With Fuhrman : Court: Prosecutors must confront and fend off racism allegations. For the defense, it is vital that he be discredited. TIM RUTTEN and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mrs. Clinton, at Summit, Pushes Female Literacy MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Detectives Share Faith in Instinct BILL BOYARSKY
2 U.S. Diplomats Slain in Pakistan : Asia: Third envoy is wounded as gunmen ambush van in violence-racked Karachi. Security had been tightened following extradition of Trade Center bombing suspect. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Research in Women's Health Makes Gains SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
House Approves Curbs on Federal Civil Suits : Congress: 'Losers pay' measure is designed to spur settlements. It's the first of three GOP legal reform bills. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Mixed Emotions for Returning Marines : Camp Pendleton: Happy to see loved ones, they speak sadly of strife in Somalia. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim Didn't Hurt Killer, Simpson Case Detective Says ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Murder Suspect Arrested After a Traffic Stop : Crime: Former L.A. County deputy, who said he would never be taken alive, is caught in San Francisco. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Guard Is Fired After Attack on Ex-Gov. Wilder From Associated Press
All-Girl Math Classes Are OK as Long as They're Renamed CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Moods Get Darker Among Already Gloomy County Work Force : Reaction: Confirmation of massive layoffs further demoralizes employees. Some are literally ill, some call in sick when they're not and some are scared to talk. MARTIN MILLER and GREG HERNANDEZ and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Veterans Bridge 50 Years During Rhine Ceremony From Associated Press
Gray Davis: White House Gatekeeper? PETER H. KING
Indian Police Deploy to Prevent Trek in the Nude Reuters
'90s FAMILY : Is It Just an Annoying Quirk . . . or a Bad Habit? PAULA LYNN PARKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Guests Get Into Act at Mystery Benefit KATHRYN BOLD
The Party Mood Was Contagious MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Standards Go, This One's a Double ROBIN ABCARIAN
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Entertaining Pairing of Mystery and History : EDSEL: A Novel of Detroit by Loren D. Estleman , Mysterious Press, $21.95, 304 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP : They Came to Praise and Honor George Bush BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Average Cost of Making, Marketing Movie Soars : Hollywood: Figure hit $50.4 million, 'a beast of a number,' says MPAA President Jack Valenti. CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Vans Lays Off 380 Workers in Southland Plants : Jobs: Teamsters trying to unionize say those let go were likely backers. Firm denies claim, cites production abroad. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Man Ordered to Pay $20 Million to Investors : Courts: Judge calls former developer a 'snake oil salesman' who preyed on the elderly. Plaintiffs are pleased but skeptical about getting money. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Manufacturing Midwest Likes a Weaker Dollar DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Guide to the Voluminous Internet How-To Library DANIEL AKST, Daniel Akst, a Los Angeles writer, is a former assistant business editor for technology at The Times
Bergen Brunswig Acts to Prevent Takeover : Investors: Company bylaws now make it harder for hostile outsiders to influence shareholder meetings. From Bloomberg Business News
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : An Automatic Gear Shift for Bicycles KATHLEEN WIEGNER
Barings to Resume Trading But Loses 11 Key Analysts : Securities: New owner pays $148 million in bonuses, but members of Tokyo office still quit. From Reuters
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
German Labor Union Wins 4% Pay Raise in Settlement; Strike Credited : Europe: Accord and the strengthening mark could hinder nation's efforts to become more competitive. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Safeguards Sought on Futures From Associated Press
Microsoft Asks to Have Judge Removed From Its Antitrust Case From Bloomberg Business News
Barings to Resume Trading; Loses 11 Analysts From Reuters
Booming Midwest Likes a Weaker Dollar : Trade: Manufacturers look to expand overseas, where their goods will be suddenly less expensive. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE DOLLAR'S FREE FALL : Terminal Illness or an Image Problem? : Some Say Buck Is Beyond Hope; Others Blame Temporary Doubts TOM PETRUNO
Koll to Acquire Majority Stake in Arizona Company DEBORA VRANA
WellPoint, Health Systems Reportedly in Merger Talks : Health care: The deal would create a company with nearly $5 billion in annual revenue and more than 4 million members. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE : Intuit Gets Bitter Lesson on Fury of Scorned PC Users : Computers: Thousands complain of bugs in tax software, shipping delays and busy signals. The company apologizes. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE DOLLAR'S FREE FALL : $3,000 for Dinner: Dollar's Fall Hits Broadly DAVID HOLLEY and EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.J. Economy: Trial's Benefits May Offset Cost JAMES FLANIGAN
White House Criticizes Conoco's Deal With Iran : Trade: A Senate committee leader pledges hearings on U.S.-Iran commercial transactions. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lawmakers Call Cereal Prices Unfair : Consumers: Breakfast food makers accused of overcharging, despite price decreases. LAURA B. BENKO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lexus, Infiniti Top Owners' 5-Year Auto Ratings From Associated Press
As Peso Continues to Slide, U.S. Aid Plan Drawing Fire JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Theater Assn. Chief to Retire CLAUDIA ELLER
Parent of Coco's, El Torito Seeks Full-Time CEO
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks and Bonds Suffer With Dollar From Times Wire Services
Witness Says Top Officials Knew of Kickbacks : Trial: Former American Honda Motor executive gave FBI details last year, testimony shows. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Mecca of Much Human Technical Knowledge : Bookstore: Opamp in Hollywood has access to millions of titles from fractals to splines. PAUL KARON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Software That Marries Maps With Sophisticated Data Tables RICHARD O'REILLY
Glaxo Wins Takeover Bid for Wellcome From Associated Press
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Q & A : A Rock Star Grooves Into Multimedia : Music: Solo artist Peter Gabriel says CD-ROMs can be more than a new moneymaker for record labels. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : Fresno Pacific Beats Concordia in Final MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Audible Is Loud : Marinovich Comes Down With Scurvy (the Band) BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riley Spends Her Life in the Ring MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Calabasas Stops Hart on Cohen's Four-Hitter
Stanford Lands a Powerbroker : La Reina's Anderson Uses Big Bat to Land Scholarship She Wanted DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catchable-Size Trout Coming Soon to Urban Lakes PETE THOMAS
LOS ALAMITOS : Bowie Rides Tall in the Sulky STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mulligan Announces Retirement From Irvine Valley STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courier Motoring in New Gear : Tennis: His new, slow-down approach works well in first-round victory at Indian Wells. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Money Talks, So Why Can't These Guys? ROSS NEWHAN
Redlands Classic Begins Cycling Season ELLIOTT ALMOND
Will Melrose Go on Kings' Firing Line? : Analysis: Horrendous start and questionable motivational tactics could spell his demise. Moves by management have not helped. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Associated Press
Marina's Bruch Resigns Due to Conflict With Club Team MARTIN BECK
Boys
Lakers Need Ice, Not Heat : Pro basketball: Campbell sprains ankle in third quarter of 110-104 loss to Miami. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullfrogs Will Open June 3 Against Blades
Harrick Very Likely to Receive Extension : UCLA: Satisfied Dalis says tournament performance isn't key to new contract. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Program Is Tough Sell for Garrett GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even Vendors Have to Make Adjustments SHAV GLICK
Girls
History Repeating Is Titans' Best Hope in Tournament LON EUBANKS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION I GIRLS : Mater Dei Escapes With Victory MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION IV BOYS : Gardena Serra Ousts Corona del Mar MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least Ducks Score in 6-3 Loss to Blues ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Playoff Field Might Expand to 16 BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal's Rainer Denied Waiver Pending Outcome of Hearing
NHL ROUNDUP : Brett Lindros Finally Scores, Islanders Win, 3-1 From Associated Press
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION I BOYS : Mater Dei's Defense Gets Best of Poly CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Game Means Another Mater Dei Rout CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titanic Patience : Peterson Uses Senior Year at Fullerton to Prepare for a Pro Career LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Calvary Chapel
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Irvine
Alemany Just Too Tall for Torrey Pines, 85-59 PAULA MASCARI-BOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trojans' Search Centers on Duke Assistant Amaker : College basketball: Without a lucrative camp or TV show, USC might not be able to afford him. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL May Expand Playoffs to 16 Teams : Pro football: Instant replay, Ram move also will be considered in league meetings next week. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buena Dominates Poway in Division I State Playoff MIKE SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Beats Rancho Santiago on Lythgoe's Home Run in 12th STEVE KRESAL
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Lattin, Defense Spark Cougars
Beyond the Limit : Personal Demons, Doubts and Fatigue Confront Sailor on Treacherous Voyage PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Newbury Park Has Everything Its Way MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Harvard Sinks La Jolla, 64-56 VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : San Clemente
Phoenix, Tampa Bay Get Expansion Nod From Associated Press
Prep Basketball Playoffs
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Vail's Homer Run Helps The Master's Win, 11-1
U.S. Pair Proves Less Than Picture Perfect : Figure skating: Meno and Sand in fifth place after short program at World Championships. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard's Robbins Gives 'Off the Scoreboard . . .' Carom a Shot
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION II GIRLS : Woodbridge All Business, Wins Easily DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANGELS : Right-Hander Leftwich Will Be Sidelined Two to Three Months MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Davenport Pitches Another No-Hitter
Rams Lose Anderson to Colts From Associated Press
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Laguna Beach
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION II BOYS : El Camino Turns Tustin's Dreams Into Nightmare DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Huntington Beach
Long Beach Setter Hofmans to Transfer to Northridge JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH STATE / JASON REID : Basketball Program Gets Money's Worth From This Assistant JASON REID
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Fountain Valley
BASEBALL : Ashburn Makes Hall of Fame From Staff and Wire Reports
Mountie Defense Thwarts Valley Christian, 87-56 CAM INMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : Brea Rolls Past Bakersfield South MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / BIG WEST WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Titans Go Outside Often to Defeat San Jose State JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Butler Says Replacements Will Regret It BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Nelson Continues Setting Up Laguna Beach for Success MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Smits Helps Pacers End Spurs' Streak, 117-100 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Long Beach's Liefer Returns to Form GARY KLEIN
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL : Ashburn Makes Hall of Fame From Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Crenshaw Rally Beats Nogales
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Wisconsin Green Bay Back in Show From Associated Press
Smallmouth Bass Becoming a Bigger Catch at Pyramid Lake
Southern Section Softball / League Previews : Channel
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster Man Charged With Fatal Shooting at Restaurant : Crime: Christopher Susca faces manslaughter count in the Nov. 19 death of Raul Estrada in a Taco Bell parking lot. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Schools, Developers Settle Project Dispute TRACY WILSON
Consumers Warned of Salmonella From Eggs : Health: Officials say illnesses have risen dramatically. Producer blames sicknesses on people undercooking or not refrigerating them. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Survey to Focus on City's Future SCOTT HADLY
SIMI VALLEY : Firm to Inspect Work on Police Station SCOTT HADLY
Supervisors Award Federal Funds to Service Agencies : Government: County officials designate more than $2.4 million in grants for community groups, but some organizations go empty-handed at the hearing. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding Family Alive, Well : These days, the venerable institution doesn't fit one idealized form. But it is working. CORY La BIANCA, Cory La Bianca is a free-lance writer in Orange County. and
VAN NUYS : Seafood Operator Sentenced for Cruelty to Turtles
VENTURA : County Gets $100,000 for Flood Counseling JEFF McDONALD
VAN NUYS : Disaster Assessment Training Offered ED BOND
Sheriff Defends Early Jail Releases to Supervisors CARLA RIVERA
VENTURA : Council Favors Law to Clean Up Eyesores CONSTANCE SOMMER
THOUSAND OAKS : Builder Won't Drop Suit Against City MARY F. POLS
Obituaries
Seafood Supplier Sentenced for Cruelty to Turtles : Law: West Hills man pleads no contest to possession of the snapping variety, prohibited in California. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Season's Swan Song Set for Back Bay Tour HOLLY J. WAGNER
Officials Ready to Sell College Campus VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Orange County Almanac
IRVINE : Street's Inclusion in Tollway Fought RUSS LOAR
CAMARILLO : Council to Discuss Funding Requests J.E. MITCHELL
LOS ANGELES : Fire Department Asked to Consider 13% Budget Cut
Budget Making in the Land of Oz
Whither Liberal Women in '96? : Tired of 20 years battling uphill, they could be an unexpected factor in a Wilson-Clinton presidential race. MARLENE ADLER MARKS, Marlene Adler Marks is a columnist for the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
Hirtensteiner Wins Temporary Contract JEFF McDONALD
BURBANK : Home Robbed by 3 Police Impersonators VIVIEN LOU CHEN
CAMARILLO : Threat of Rain Halts Medfly Spraying J.E. MITCHELL
Platform : Ammunition Law The Pasadena City Council on Monday approved an ordinance requiring registration of anyone buying handgun ammunition. Councilman RICK COLE told The Times
Glendale OKs Anti-Graffiti Plan : Politics: City prosecutors are given more leeway to sue families of taggers for cleanup costs. Vandals identified by their monikers will also be targeted. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Welfare Directors
IRVINE : Castle Owners Still at a Loss After Meeting With Officials RUSS LOAR
Mudslide Continues to Creep Toward Homes in La Conchita : Evacuations: Emergency crews brace for new storms as residents try to retrieve belongings. Ventura County Board of Supervisors declares local disaster area. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : School to Install New Plants for Arbor Day MAKI BECKER
SIMI VALLEY : City to Help Pay for Cochran Street Work SCOTT HADLY
COSTA MESA : Playing Fields, Parking Issues Face 3 Boards TOM RAGAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Doctor Disputes Report on Thornton DWAYNE BRAY
2 Students Awarded Grants for Gifted JON NALICK
Countywide : Gay Festival Will Return to Laguna After Quiet First Run LESLIE EARNEST
Driver Hurt Critically After Hitting Horse : Accident: The animal, which had escaped with two others, was killed. Another horse is destroyed by authorities after motorist strikes it. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Contracts OKd for Team Investigating Williams
LOS ANGELES : Gang Member Gets 14 Years for Shooting Student
VENTURA : Sketch of Suspect in Sex Assault Released DUNCAN MARTELL
WOODLAND HILLS : Students From China Bridging Language Gap MAKI BECKER
GLENDALE : College Center Turns Focus to Job Retraining STEVE RYFLE
DANA POINT : Freeze on Merit Pay Raises Lifted FRANK MESSINA
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Forging the Police Patrols of the Future JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Panel Will Review School Boundaries BERT ELJERA
Obituaries
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Voters Head to the Polls for School Board Election MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
N. Korea Official Promotes Thaw : Diplomacy: Emissary on national tour says in L.A. that two former enemies could establish diplomatic relations. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Filling in the Blanks, 53 Years Later MIMI KO
Environmental Reform Via Sledgehammer : GOP's anti-regulation package in the House goes too far
Affirmative Action Review
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 7 Family Members Tied Up, Robbed in Home Invasion TINA NGUYEN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Self-Esteem Group Folds; Effort Called a Success
A. Lee Haines, Botany Instructor DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flooding Puts Damper on Campers : Weather: Group is stranded for days after Saturday's rains inundate a road in Caspers Park. CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Housing Plan Draws Fire From Residents TIM MAY
Oxnard School Board Plans Bilingual Meeting : Education: Elementary panel's discussion tonight will be in Spanish and English. It's part of an effort to get more parents involved. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura's All-Girl Math Classes Pass Test on Bias : U.S. Civil Rights Authorities Suggest Courses Be Renamed but Find TheyDo Not Discriminate Against Boys CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE : Neighbors Push to Put Brakes on Plan for 3-Way Stop Sign LESLEY WRIGHT
OXNARD : Woman Dies After Car Hits Utility Pole J.E. MITCHELL
Making Nice to Willie Brown? Man, Things Must Be Bad Dana Parsons
Free Professional Course on Irrigation FRANK MANNING
Challenger Far Outstrips Holden in Fund Raising : City Council: Stan Sanders has raised $81,656--not counting matching funds--to incumbent's $47,725 in 10th District race. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Captain Named as Acting Police Chief MACK REED
School Called 'Fine' After Gun Incident : Pacoima: Little impact is seen at Telfair Avenue Elementary after child brought weapon onto campus, officials say. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Library Wins Grant for Author Series HOLLY J. WAGNER
Ex-Patient Alleges Rough Treatment : Trial: Woman says gynecologist, accused of mail fraud, exhibited unusual medical, personal behavior. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Group to Study City Investment Policy LESLEY WRIGHT
Recall Bid Targets Entire Hacienda La Puente School Board : Education: Fund mismanagement, nepotism and academic failings are among the accusations made by a parents group. The trustees deny any wrongdoing. CYNTHIA WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Held After Rash of Graffiti Vandalism : Juveniles: More than $130,000 in damage was allegedly caused by the teen-age brothers. They admit to having been involved in tagging. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EL TORO : Marine Fighter Unit Is Aces in Safety ALAN EYERLY
Marine Killed Clearing Unexploded Munitions KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Sponsors Disability Conference MICHAEL ARKUSH
PERSPECTIVE ON AGRICULTURE : Biotechnology Goes Down on the Farm : The confirmation hearings for Glickman as secretary should explore the department's science-based policies. HENRY I. MILLER, Henry I. Miller is a Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Institute for International Studies
Discovery That Undermines Stereotype
The Great Pizza Felony : Three strikes: 25 years for petty theft, 5 for homicide--a clear case of D.A. grandstanding. BOB TANENBAUM, Bob Tanenbaum, a former New York City prosecutor, is a Beverly Hills attorney and author whose eighth book, "Justice Denied," was recently published by Dutton.
Food Stamps
OXNARD : Late Educator Is Honored at Tree Dedication MIGUEL BUSTILLO
La Conchita Braces for Another Series of Storms to Hit Area : Weather: Unless crews can reduce stress of a huge pond atop the sliding hillside, rains forecast to begin as soon as today could spell disaster. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Department Strategic Plan OKd JEFF McDONALD
Medical Uses for Marijuana
Rosa Lopez Testifies
Gun Permit Issue Loses in Redondo Beach : Elections: Opponents beat back effort to urge state to loosen rules on permits. Hawaiian Gardens, Pasadena, Pomona voters also go to polls. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unruffled by It All : Breakfast Bunch Shrugs at News That Illnesses Tied to Eggs Have Soared BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Urges Latinos to Donate Blood : Charity: Red Cross president cites severe shortage locally of the ethnic group's primary type. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Nurses' Unionizing Hearing Concludes IRA E. STOLL
VILLA PARK : 5 Named to Advise City on Finances BILL BILLITER
CALABASAS : Plan Aims to Turn Tires Into Asphalt FRANK MANNING
Designed to the Fullest : On Fewer Than 10 Acres, a New Park Offers Basketball, Tennis and More PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWTHORNE : Second Victim Dies From Firebombing
COMMUNITY ESSAY : After One Con Too Many, the Spirit of Charity Withers : Homelessness: The last straw for the author is a family using an infant to demand cash, but refusing an offer of food. JEANNE TAYLOR, Jeanne Taylor is community relations director for Great Beginnings, a nonprofit group that seeks to reduce African American infant mortality. and
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Officer Censured in Fatal Shooting : Law enforcement: An LAPD panel finds killing of an unarmed tow truck driver violated two counts of department policy. The officer, who could be terminated, was unsuccessfully tried twice for murder. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oldest Rookie Officer Turns in His Badge NICHOLAS RICCARDI and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Parents Plead Case to Fight Closure of Their School : Simi Valley: Proposal to shut one of three targeted elementary campuses prompts hundreds to attend board meeting. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yorba Linda Slaying Suspect Is Captured : Crime: The former L.A. sheriff's deputy had a large arsenal at the time of his arrest in San Francisco. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Breaks in Water Rate Formula HUGO MARTIN
Police Dog Bites Cost City $2.6 Million : LAPD: Council OKs funds but some members object to fact that convicted criminals will share in the settlement. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superior Court Judge Appointed to Appeals Post : Jurisprudence: Governor names William F. Rylaarsdam to 4th District panel. He will take a self-described conservative approach. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Applications Available for Beauty Pageants
Oldest Rookie Ever Resigns From LAPD, Won't Say Why : Law enforcement: Academy grad agreed there was a problem, perhaps safety related, but gave no details. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN CLEMENTE : Border Patrol Reopens Checkpoint After Test JEFF BEAN
Lunch Program Cuts
Police Seeking Driver in Fatal Car Crash
Schools
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEW : A Gratifying, Nostalgic Look at Beatles, 'Hard Day's Night' CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Philharmonic Benefit: The Gala That Wasn't MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Unveiling Chieftains' Party Project RANDY LEWIS
TV Ratings : CBS, NBC Tie for First in Prime-Time Viewing LEE MARGULIES
They Shoot . . . They Score! : Doors Are Opening for the Creators of 'Hoop Dreams,' After the Film's Snub by Oscar Documentary Committee IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Music : Recalling Ireland's Harvest of Sorrow RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : Revolving's 'Mind' Tends to Wander T. H. McCULLOH
16 Bands Will Be On 'Board' for Daylong Fest in May MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Shimmering Sounds From Seoul Ladies at Pavilion TIMOTHY MANGAN
THEATER REVIEW : Oscar Viale's 'Chumbale!': Lightweight, Enjoyable Farce LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Martha': Nannies and the Upper Crust KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : 'Painting' Is Two-Thirds Broad Strokes ROBERT KOEHLER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Behind the Arditti Quartet's Method, Modernism HERBERT GLASS
THEATER REVIEW : Tapping Into Appeal, Pizazz of 'A Chorus Line' JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Drama 'VR.5' Deep-Sixes Three Comedy Premieres HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Sum of Us': Fresh Spin on an Old Plot KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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