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What happened on March 17, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
A Compassionate 'Brother's Keeper' By Howard Rosenberg
Lange, Berry Passionately Claim 'Losing Isaiah' : Their Powerful Struggle Over Baby Puts Motherhood to Test By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Love': Life After Divorce Gets a Sitcom Spin By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamilton's the Latest Celebrity Restaurateur By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TELEVISION A CBS Overhaul?: A courtroom drama featuring... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Louise's Spiffs Up the Menu in Pasadena By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : No Surprises From Serkin at Ambassador By Daniel Cariaga
MUSIC REVIEW : Diverse Program From Gay Men's Chorus By Josef Woodard
MUSIC REVIEW : American String Quartet Overcomes Distractions By Herbert Glass
ALBUM REVIEW / JAZZ : Urgency and Sweetness a la Sonny Rollins : GRANT STEWART "Downtown Sounds", \o7 Criss Cross\f7 , *** By Zan Stewart
ALBUM REVIEW / JAZZ : JAMES WILLIAMS, \o7 "Talkin' Trash"\f7 , \o7 DIW\f7 *** By Zan Stewart
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Farinelli' a Complex, Rich Undertaking By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Priority Toasts Its 10 Years With Lench Mob, Paris Sets By Jonathan Gold
Finely Tuned L.A. Premiere for 'Dancing at Lughnasa' : 'Lughnasa' Premiere Fulfills Its Dream By Scott Collins
Eccentric 'Changes' Entertains at Stages By F. Kathleen Foley
'Bubalaires' Odysski' Shows Imagination By Scott Collins
'20s Style Dominates 'Midsummer Night's' By Scott Collins
THEATER REVIEW : Staging's Sharper Than Text in '7 Seals' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tower of Masks' in Refurbished Theater By F. Kathleen Foley
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Quiet Man' Tops St. Patrick's Day List By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Garland' Captures Magnificence of Judy By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maxwell Davies' Assorted Notes By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What's the Limit?: The Buzz on Talk-Show Row : Television: The official reaction to the killing of a 'Jenny Jones' guest is that it was a fluke, but others say it's time for some guidelines. By Michele Willens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marketing the Movie Through a Minefield By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater : Loretta Swit: Major Houlihan to Major Bummer By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : 'Amadeus' Weak in Composition By T. H. Mcculloh
Theater Reviews : 'Shrew' Too Tame at Golden West By Robert Koehler
Theater Reviews : 'Murder' Struggles to Come to Life By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'Same' Stands the Test of Time By Don Shirley
Music Review : Finery, Fervor From L.A.'s Gay Men's Chorus By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Steps Forward, One Back in All-Ages Club Scene By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
When Tinseltown Still Glittered By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boldly Going Where No Minivan Has Gone Before By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sound of a City : It took Bette Cox 20 years to unearth the music of black L.A. She crisscrossed the country to put together the bones of a past filled with blues, jazz and symphonies, then fleshed out the story of the West Coast vibe. By Lynell George, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
THE GOODS : So Small, Tiny Tim Would Want It By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : A Chance to See What You May Soon Drive By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magazine Sales Falling on the Newsstands By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Arguing for the Superiority of Science Over the Metaphysical : RIVER OUT OF EDEN: A Darwinian View of Life \o7 by Richard Dawkins\f7 ; Basic Books $20, 172 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : Creative Outlets By Susan Jaques
Promising to Do Their Best to Save the Girl Scouts : Children: Faced with a decline in volunteer troop leaders and changing demographics, the organization has had to adapt to stay a vital part of girlhood. By Tracy Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What do you think your friends say behind your back?
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : On Different Wavelengths : Irvine High Junior's Local Radio Show Is Designed to Give Students the Chance to Hear and Express a Range of Views By Luke Fenchel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Luke Fenchel is a senior at University High School in Irvine. and \f7
An Older Reader's Thoughts on Snobbery
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The Cruel Hoax Under the Big Top By Payal Kumar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Payal Kumar is a senior at Canyon High School in Anaheim\f7
Christian Punk : These Rockers Find There's Room in the Mosh Pit to Praise the Lord By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : Art Nouveau : Forget the paint-by-number kits and lanyards. Today's kids are learning to design jewelry and identify a Picasso. By Susan Jaques, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ward Valley
Privileges for Prison Inmates
Mark Fuhrman
Republican Strategy
California Riddle
Jerusalem Embassy
UC Diversity Programs
LOOK BACK: What many Southeast Asians know about the great... By Alan Eyerly and Vicky Clepper and Jerry Hicks
SCHOOL'S OUT? Ending months of speculation, a Simi Valley... By Greg Krikorian
Clinton Nominee Says Racism May Be Behind Attacks on Him, Others From Associated Press
Barbara Pearson; Pioneer for Affirmative Action Programs By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edward Roberts; Champion of Rights for Handicapped By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen F. Donovan; Consultant to U.S. Space Program
Harry Specht; Dean of UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare
Eugene J. Webb; Stanford Business School Professor
Flooded Farmers Blame State Policies on Wildlife By Michael Parrish and Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : High-Stakes Testimony by Fuhrman Concludes : Simpson case: Attorneys focus on detective's actions on night of murders. Ito brokers truce among the lawyers. By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Lawyers Learn How to Say They're Sorry By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo Faces Challenge From His Party's Deputies : Mexico: Angry legislators demand president slash government as price for vote on unpopular tax hike. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Approves $17-Billion Package of Spending Cuts : Budget: GOP plan, passed on 227-200 vote, is assailed by Clinton as cutting 'too much people, not enough pork.' Panel proposes $100 billion in future reductions. By Richard A. Serrano and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House, Senate Target Policies on Environment By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Audit Faults L.A. School District for Slow Reform By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Justice Department Inquiry Clears Pena of Wrongdoing : Probe: Pact between firm he founded, L.A. transit pension fund at issue. Secretary 'pleased . . . not surprised.' By Ronald J. Ostrow and David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : The New Nomads of Corporate America : Some firms are abolishing offices and sending employees out. Although some fear isolation, replacing desks with laptops cuts costs and gives workers incentives. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Seeks Rollover of Short-Term Debts : Bankruptcy: Proposed one-year deferment for $1.275 billion due this summer draws criticism from bondholders. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : '95 Almost Became the Year of the Accidental Tourist By George Ramos
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Wild for Wildflowers : Borrego Springs Desert Comes Alive With Spring Blossoms By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Targets Special Classes for Minorities By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Official Reveals Unreported Income : Politics: Agriculture Secretary Henry Voss discloses at least $100,000 from farming after watchdog groups alleged a conflict of interest. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State High Court to Rule on DNA Tests : Law: Justices' ruling should decide standards on reliability, admissibility of the genetic evidence. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Deaths in Drug Test Called Unavoidable : Medicine: Despite safeguards, researchers couldn't have prevented five fatalities in a 1993 trial of a hepatitis B treatment, review panel says. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vaccine Can Provide Protection Against Ulcers, Study Finds \o7 Associated Press\f7
Senate Votes to Give Pentagon 75% of Funding Request for Emergencies : Military: Measure approving $1.9 billion also calls for slashing an equal amount in programs that are non-military. Worries over readiness are cited. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RUSSIA : Museum Visitors Shy Away From Pact With Nazis, Secret Protocols : Exhibited map signed by Stalin divvying up Eastern Europe casts pall over pride in World War II victory. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEACEKEEPING : Key Figures Argue Somalia's Lessons By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Premier Wins Confidence Vote By Janet Stobart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Astronaut Floats Into Russian Station : Space: American gets bear hug and kiss from cosmonaut aboard. Mission control erupts in cheers. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blocked Oil Deal Shows Conflicting U.S.-Iran Relations : Policy: Each nation castigates the other, but they have been drawn closer diplomatically and economically. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Look Beyond My Lai Horror \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
5 Dinosaur Hunters Not Guilty of Taking Fossils From Federal Land \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Unveils First Steps to Regulatory Reform : Initiatives: President's proposals would reduce paperwork, consolidate environmental rules and speed approval of medical devices and drugs. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Screams From a Storm Drain End Subterranean Odyssey \o7 Associated Press\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : NEWS ANALYSIS : Fuhrman Barely Bruised After Going 'Mano a Mano' With Bailey By Henry Weinstein and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Garcetti Requests Pay Raise for Prosecutors, Cites Clark and Darden By Carla Rivera
Subscribers Get On-Line Glimpse of White House \o7 Associated Press\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Supervisors Blanch Over Social Service Cuts : Bankruptcy: They call proposed 25% funding reduction too drastic, order CEO Popejoy to find money elsewhere. By Lisa Richardson and Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Approves $17-Billion Package of Spending Cuts : Budget: GOP plan, passed on 227-200 vote, is assailed by Clinton as cutting 'too much people, not enough pork.' Panel proposes $100 billion in future reductions. By Edwin Chen and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Valley Subway Tunneling Delayed as Ground Sinks By Henry Chu and Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Wilson to O.C.: Help Yourselves Out of the Mess By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Relents, Extends Green Cards to 1996 : Immigration: Deadline is changed as hundreds of last-minute applicants overwhelm officials. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Post Offices to Begin Accepting 4 Credit Cards \o7 Associated Press\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Committee Recommends Moorlach for Treasurer : Government: After two days of hearings, advisory panel backs him 4-1. Supervisors are ready to make it official today. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Officials Propose Extending $1.275 Billion in Debt By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Layoffs Could Cost United Way : Charity: O.C. employees have been biggest local donor group. But with many losing jobs, pledges could be hard to fulfill. By Alan Eyerly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : What Popejoy's Worth
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Haggling Continues as County, Investors Work on Settlement : Crisis: Monday is earliest time for an agreement, both sides say. New draft of plan offered Thursday by county. By Michael G. Wagner and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Nashville Extension : Restaurant at CityWalk gives singer-songwriters a chance to perform their own works in 'Words & Music' series. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
The Healing Power of Song : Quake-damaged church hopes 'Elijah' concert soothes psyches while raising funds for pipe organ repair. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
Filling In the Blank : Gary LeMel figured out what was missing in his life and returned to singing onstage. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
5 Takes on Couples : Terri Wagener explores the dynamics of romantic relationships in her set of one-acts called 'Currently Married.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Lost in TV World : First Stage Alert's effort to stretch bounds of theater is overrun with dumb gimmicks and punch lines. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Express Yourself : Craft projects can provide a creative outlet as well as a productive way to unwind. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
FOR KIDS : The Sounds of Storytelling : Reader's voice sparkles with a silly symphony of characters ready to tickle children. By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Heather W. Morgan writes regularly for The Times\f7
Images of the Fields : CSUN exhibits of photos and posters chronicle the farm workers' movement. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for the Los...
Crystal-Clear Savings : Thousand Oaks shop offers fine gift ware from some of Europe's top factories. By Geri Cook
The Smiling Irish in County L.A. By Toby Oliver
Verdant Urban Retreat : The county arboretum offers a scenic backdrop for film crews, theater troupes and romancing couples. By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fast With Ethnic Flavor : The Mexican food is too fine a bargain to remain a secret. Across way, diners can create their own Italian meals. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
BUSINESS
Consumers \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Again Hits Record High on Encouraging Economic News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cough Drop Ads to Be Modified: The Better Business... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
A Hard Sell : Retailers Dislike Proposal to Raise O.C.'s Sales Tax By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Signs of Slowing: Housing Starts Off, Inflation Restrained From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRADE : L.A. Surpasses New York City as Top Trade Hub in 1994 : Commerce: New ranking reflects strength in exports, high-tech industries and trade with the Asia-Pacific region. By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Hollywood Records Executive Fired Amid Harassment Complaints By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : DreamWorks Courting Right People for Easy Sailing in Building Site By James Bates and Claudia Eller
Banking And Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking And Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
U.S. Shoe Gives the Boot to Luxottica's Takeover Bid : Apparel: The company instead decides to go shoeless by selling off unit to Nine West. From Reuters
Saatchi Advertises Fact That It Has a New Name From Reuters
Quackenbush Assailed on Auto Coverage : Insurance: The commissioner raises rates for drivers in high-risk pool and denies an anti-redlining petition. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRADE : U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Japan to Open Its Car Market : Talks: White House holds back on specific threats or sanctions. Congress presses Clinton to take action. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking And Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking And Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Wine Sales Up: Sales of California table wine rose 5% to... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Zippered Beanbag Chairs Recalled: At least 10 million... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Again Hits Record High on Economy News; Bonds Sputter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDA Has No Beef With Hormone \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
World Summit on Futures Market Proposed : Securities: U.S. and Britain cite Barings collapse in calling for new global regulatory standards. From Associated Press
Fed Moves on ATM Fraud : Rule on Customer Receipts Amended to Thwart Thieves From Bloomberg Business News
Cornea Laser Treatment OKd: The Food and Drug... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
More Time for Chicken Debate: Facing industry pressure... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
daVinci Founder Jeff Apple to Leave Firm
Music: Time Warner Inc.'s directors, as expected, formally... By Chuck Philips
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Film: The turmoil at ailing movie producer Carolco... By James Bates
Company Town : Producers Plan Lawsuit Over Film Credits By Elaine Dutka
Goodall Returning Full Time to Foodmaker Helm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CalPERS Investments Lost 1% During 1994 : Securities: The nation's largest public pension fund blames falling bond prices. From Times Wire Services
Company Town
Taxes Will Help Pay Bonuses By Patrick J. Sloyan, NEWSDAY
Polaroid Develops a Following in Russia : Trade: The company's street-vendor marketing effort has paid off handsomely. The country now accounts for 6.7% of its total sales. From Reuters
Marketer of Lumper Spud Has His Eye on U.S. By Anne Thompson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smartflex Systems Inc.: Group Technologies Corp. of Tampa...
Man Who Fell From Aerial Gondola Sues Disneyland : Courts: The suit asks for more than $25,000. The plaintiff was treated but not hospitalized. He claims permanent neck and back injuries. By Steve Scheibal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.L. Knickerbocker Co.: The Rancho Santa Margarita home...
Davstar Obtains $1-Million Loan From Distributor By John O'Dell
Software Maintenance Gets Varian Contract
Popp Gets VP Job With Century 21; Pacheco to Run Hotel's Marketing
Women's Clothing Retailer Wet Seal Reports Annual Loss of $1 Million
Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of frequency and...
Consolidated Resources Inc.: The company said Thursday...
Wall Street Wary of Chinese Plan for Dam : Investment: Because of environmental and rights concerns, bankers aren't eager to underwrite the Yangtze River project. By Greg Dalton, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Alias Pac Bell: You may recall that Pac Bell announced... By Steve Harvey
Trial of the Century (Continued) : What's truly needed is a higher level of lawyerly decorum
GUN CONTROL WATCH : Hot Dog Law
No Asking, No Telling, No Justice : Federal court has opportunity to kill unfair rule on gays in the military
Don't Make It a Political Football : Region needs to work to attract new team
Only His Lawyer Knows for Sure
PERSPECTIVE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : White Elites and Willy Loman : It's ironic: The formulas that hurt white male workers are imposed by white male bosses with nothing to risk. By Frederick R. Lynch, \o7 Frederick R. Lynch is visiting associate professor at Claremont McKenna College and is the author of "Invisible Victims: White Males and the Crisis of Affirmative Action (Praeger, 1991). and \f7
COMMUNITY ESSAY : A Fighting Chance for Peace : A woman who breaks up a scuffle between two girls wonders if anyone in the crowd hears her call for nonviolence. By Mary Jenkins, \o7 Mary Jenkins is an attorney who lives in Lawndale. \f7
Planners Debate Freeway Shopping Center : Oxnard: A new advisory panel, residents and nearby cities all have concerns about the traffic impact of the big mall project at Rose Avenue. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thornton Jury to Start Penalty Deliberations By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales Plunge 10% in February, Report Says : Real estate: Rising interest rates and rainy weather are blamed for last month's decline when compared to the same period in 1994. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irish Dance Students Bow to Tradition : Ventura: A fleet-footed contingent from the Claddagh school will be grand marshals of the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOSTER PARK : Authorities Seek Portable Meth Lab's Operators By Lisa M. Bowman
RINCON : Oil Spill Cleanup Progressing Slowly By Jeff Mcdonald
FILLMORE : Animal Advocates Decry Cougar Kill By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Reception to Honor Basketball Team By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Sunday Festival Set at Del Sol Park By Duncan Martell
LA CONCHITA : Area Water Supply to Return to Normal By Christina Lima
PORT HUENEME : Store Sale May Have Triggered Slaying By Barbara Murphy
Larkin Announces Assembly Campaign By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Sewage Spill Prompts Health Warnings By Kenneth R. Weiss
MOORPARK : City Ready to Sell Downtown Property By Scott Hadly
MOORPARK : New City Bus to Start Its Routes in July By Scott Hadly
SANTA ROSA VALLEY : Owner of Nursery Dies in Car Crash By Julie Fields
MOORPARK : City Picks 6 Groups to Receive Grants By Scott Hadly
Waste Commission Considers Disbanding By Carlos V. Lozano
Officials Expect a Rise in Valley Fever By Jeff Mcdonald
School District Panel Recommends June Closure of Simi Valley Campus : Education: Committee says Sycamore is near four other schools and could be easily leased. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Nicholas J. Chakires; Founded Realty Company
D.A. Seeks 2nd-Degree Murder Conviction in Fatal Dispute Over Beer : Nyeland Acres: But the defense tells jury that the 1994 stabbing death is manslaughter, brought on by the victim's constant humiliation of the defendant. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Grant Buoys Hopes of Oak Park Library Boosters : Services: If the federal dollars are obtained, they could be used to build the facility. But the source of operating funds is still uncertain. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multicultural Manners : A Lesson in Chopstick Etiquette By Norine Dresser
Regents Take Up Affirmative Action : Education: As police and protesters gather at UCLA, the UC board discusses programs helping minority students gain admission. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Is the Collar on That New Sweater a Little Tight, Maybe? By Dana Parsons
A Revered Pilot's Tearful Takeoff Into Retirement By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethics Panel Gives Advice From Nit-Picky to Profound : Politics: Commission was created in 1990 to govern the behavior of elected officials. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regents Take Up Affirmative Action : Education: Protesters rally for continuing programs. Report says college preparatory classes are extremely valuable. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Rap Star Eazy-E Says He Has AIDS : Health: Major figure in 'gangsta' movement says young fans need to know about 'what's real.' He is listed in critical condition. By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Relents, Extends Green Cards to 1996 : Immigration: Deadline is changed as hundreds of last-minute applicants overwhelm officials. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Judge Explains Why She Won't Drop Prop. 187 Case
LOS ANGELES : City to Charge $200 for Coyote-Trapping
LOS ANGELES : Crackdown on Stealing From Recycling Bins OKd
CLAREMONT : Man Arrested in Cloning of Cellular Telephones
LOS ANGELES : Freight Train Derailed by Stump on Tracks
LONG BEACH : Police Identify Driver Shot to Death on Freeway
LYNWOOD : Man, 30, Dies After Gang-Related Shooting
Colleges
VALENCIA : Couple Charged in $2.8-Million Embezzlement
Free Rides Offered for St. Patrick's Day Tipplers By Cecilia Rasmussen
VAN NUYS : 2 More Boys Allege Teacher Molested Them
Orange County Almanac
Sinkage Halts MTA Tunneling : Subway: Problems with digging gear cause ground beneath Lankershim to drop five inches. Experts are brought in to correct the situation. By Henry Chu and Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Offended L.A. Groups Help Snuff Out New Menthol X Cigarettes : Protest: African Americans help get product shelved, saying the package used images linked to Malcolm X and racial pride. Maker denies trying to lure black smokers. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damage to Cancer Gene Linked to Smoking From Newsday
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time to Step Down
Obituaries
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Adoption Rule Reversal Sparks Mixed Reaction By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Pumpkin Festival Begins Logo Contest By Frank Manning
Righteousness Now Reigns Where Corruption Once Played a Role By Cynthia H. Craft and Marc Lacey and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rohrabacher, Babbitt Clash on Land Swap : Development: Interior secretary attacks bill by congressman to block a trade involving 850 acres at El Toro air base. Rohrabacher calls it a sweetheart deal for Irvine Co. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors, Nurses Learn How to Treat Violent Situations By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truck Yields 18 Immigrants : Arrest: Weighted-down vehicle on Interstate 5 aroused suspicion of CHP officer. It's not known whether pickup passed through INS checkpoint. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Patrick's Day Partyers Will Feel Police Presence By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : It's Shear Pleasure for Sheep and Kids By Jon Nalick
SANTA ANA : Two Men Arrested in Shooting Death
SEAL BEACH : Bonds Still Rate Despite Bankruptcy By Russ Loar
BUENA PARK : City Gives Deadline for Property Repairs By Lesley Wright
ORANGE : Chapman Law School Gets Accreditation By Alicia Di Rado
FULLERTON : Knife-Wielding Bandits Rob Home; One Suspect Arrested
Brea / Fullerton : County Bankruptcy Imperils Schools By Mimi Ko
SAN CLEMENTE : $92 Assessment Urged to Repair City Roads By Frank Messina
MISSION VIEJO : Body in Lake May Be That of Missing Man By Frank Messina
NEWPORT BEACH : Council to Scrutinize Nail Salon Parking By Holly J. Wagner
Coroner Seeking Dead Woman's Family
Countywide : New Firm Wins O.C. Fair Food Service Contract By Russ Loar
LAGUNA BEACH : Healed Pelicans Set Free at Shore By Leslie Earnest
NEWPORT BEACH : Injured Officer Shows Slight Improvement By Ken Ellingwood
Gene Beyer, Educator and Ex-Mayor of Orange, Dies By Lesley Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Henley Described as 'Financier' of Cocaine Ring By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seize Weapons, Drugs in Raid on Inn : Crime: About 20 arrests are made as officers crack down in west Anaheim, an area where problems have been on the increase. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Sentenced in $10-Million Elderly Fraud Case : Crime: It's one of the largest prosecutions in federal crackdown on boiler rooms that sell bogus investments. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witnesses in Doctor's Trial Tell of False Cancer Diagnoses : Courts: Husband of former patient testifies defendant told him he could 'catch' disease from his wife. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Youngsters Claim Molestation by Accused Teacher : Crime: Jeffrey Raker is charged with abusing four boys. The investigation has broadened to his church. By Julie Tamaki and Beth Shuster John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pair Accused of Embezzling $2.8 Million : Valencia: Married couple charged in biggest fraud involving an escrow firm in state history, authorities say. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All Together Now : Couple's Hands Are Full as Last Quint Comes Home By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Residents Lash Out Over Airport Plans By Vivien Lou Chen
WEST HILLS : Students Take Their Parents to Space Age By Maki Becker
AGOURA HILLS : City Hires PR Firm to Lure Businesses By Frank Manning
AGOURA HILLS : Ribbon-Cutting Set for Sumac Park By Frank Manning
GLENDALE : Hearing Date Set in Arson, Murder Case By Steve Ryfle
Quilting Classes Part of NAMES Project By Maki Becker
3 From Valley Colleges Going to White House By Tim May
VAN NUYS : 2 Vans Presented to Seniors Groups By Maki Becker
'Paddy Wagon' Rolls Again for Celebrants By Ed Bond
Gates, 7 Officers Told to Pay Damages By Isaac Guzman
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Most Incumbents Elected to CRA Panel By Ed Bond
Man's Body Found in Apartment
Canyon Country Man Held in Fraud
Korean Man's Home Looted of Cash, Jewels : Crime: Official worries about rash of burglaries victimizing Asians in the Valley and calls a meeting to warn residents. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Masters' Arraignment Postponed : Court: Man in graffiti-vandal killing is given time to find an attorney to defend him on gun possession charges. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Faces Manslaughter Charge
Police Find Broker Shot to Death
Ethics Panel Gives Advice From Picky to Profound : Politics: Commission was created in 1990 to govern the behavior of elected officials. Since then, the rules have grown exponentially. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOWNEY : NASA Could Transfer Shuttle Operations
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Teen-Ager Held in Fatal November Shooting
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Wounded in Pizza Shop Robbery By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Baseball Acting Commissioner Bud Selig spoke with union... \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : Arizona Gets a Quick Trim From Miami : Midwest: Wildcats lose in first round for third time in four years, 71-62. From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : Sooners Can't Take Manhattan : Southeast: Jaspers back up selection by defeating fourth-seeded Oklahoma, 77-67. By Shaun Powell, NEWSDAY
NHL ROUNDUP : LaFontaine Returns, Sabres Win From Associated Press
Forgive Him if He Still Feels a Little Green By Mal Florence
Nothing Separates Kings, Blues : Hockey: Los Angeles skates to a 2-2 tie with St. Louis behind two goals by Quinn, but winning at the Forum still continues to be elusive. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Price Is Right in Return for Cavaliers, Who Beat Jazz
Bruin Announcer Makes Name for Himself By Larry Stewart
CONGRESSIONAL CUP : Leading Three Are Taking It Very Seriously By Rich Roberts
Street Escapes Major Injury in Super-G Fall From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF / SENIOR PGA TOUR AT COSTA MESA : Trevino Is Determined to Shake Odd-Year Jinx By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Women Look to Tournament to End a Late-Season Tailspin By Earl Gustkey
Stanford Ends Dream Season for Irvine : NCAA Women: Folkl comes off bench to spark Cardinal, 88-55. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : North Carolina Starts Quickly in Defense of Title
NCAA WEST REGIONAL : Ducks Never Get Set in Loss to Longhorns By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL : Western Kentucky Finishes Off Michigan from Associated Press
Turn Out the Lutes, the Party's Over--Again : Midwest: Arizona takes another first-round knockout on the chin, this one from Miami of Ohio. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : Arizona State Takes Heed, Avoids Letdown From Associated Press
The Master's Wins, Gains Quarterfinals \o7 Associated Press\f7
NIT ROUNDUP : Trent Sparks Ohio U., 83-71
NCAA EAST REGIONAL : Wake Forest Earns Methodical Blowout From Associated Press
College Basketball / Daily Report \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : TODAY'S NCAA GAMES : Santa Clara Knows About Upsets \o7 Associated Press\f7
PAN AM ROUNDUP : U.S. Official Is Perplexed by Criticism From Associated Press
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : San Felipe Might Be Close, but It Won't Match '72 By Bill Christine
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Stanford Handles Irvine Easily : West women: Second-seeded Cardinal pounds Anteaters, 88-55, closing out UCI's most successful season in years. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIOR CLASSIC NOTEBOOK / STEVE KRESAL : Players Finding Mesa Verde a Lot Narrower This Time By Steve Kresal
STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : DIVISION I BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIPS : Mater Dei Doesn't Give Up Easy Baskets : Southern champion: Quiet assistant coach Taylor drills defense into the Monarchs. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Brea Olinda Defeats Peninsula in Gymnastics
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill Avenges Loss by Beating Marina By Geoff Bilau
Prep Softball Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Saddleback Beats Golden West in 10 Innings, 7-6
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Maiben Helps Chapman Win Twice in Florida
With Jenkins Pitching In, Taft Wins By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Has Plenty in Reserve for George Mason By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Another Masterpiece by Mustangs By Bob Colon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge's 'Rudy' Also Stars as Team's 'Natural'
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hueneme Pitcher Towers Over Oxnard With 3-Hitter
Jose Mejia
Monica Gerardo
Ventura's Ward Wins State Honor
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Outruns Mission
Montclair Prep Able to Keep Up With Changing Styles By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sale of the Rams Was NFL's Goal : Football: As one condition of approving a move to St. Louis, league wanted Frontiere to relinquish control of the team. Lawsuit likely. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : 49er Coach May Be Stretching It : West: Greenberg doing whatever he can to psych up Long Beach State to play Utah. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sale of the Rams Was NFL's Goal : Football: As one condition of approving a move to St. Louis, league wanted Frontiere to relinquish control of the team. Lawsuit likely. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : No. 16 Is No. 1 in Bruins' Minds : West: UCLA doesn't want to make history against 11-18 Florida International tonight. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volleyball Gets Its Own Magic By Mike Downey
'96 Olympic Ticket Sale Starts on May 1 By Edith Stanley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mason Suspended for Five Games After On-Court Run-In With Riley From Associated Press
BASEBALL : Hernandez Now Most Recognized Replacement By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amaker, Parker and Westhead Finalists for USC Coaching Job By Elliott Almond and Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : COACHING RANKS : Assistant Romar to Stay With Bruins By Tim Kawakami
Fremont Says It's Prepared to Take On Mater Dei : Northern champion: Tigers from Oakland are strong and deep and will pose a tough challenge for Monarchs. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goalkeeper Gets a Kick Out of Bet By Mike Downey
Last of a Brood : Northridge Catcher Robert Fick Is Baby Brother in Family of 10 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL MEETINGS : Dress Code Addressed by League By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mounties Get Their Chance : Left Out Last Season, Montclair Prep in Final By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSF Panel to Study Reinstating Football
ANGELS : Ex-Dodger Guerrero Wants to Show He Can Still Fit In By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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