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What happened on March 25, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Team Effort Works at the Border : O.C. pop music review: Tish Hinojosa and some of her fellow Texans deliver a delectable, wide-ranging three-hour show. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Art Review : L.A.'s Energetic 'Chicano Art' By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
From 'Across the Street' to Laguna Beach : Art: The museum's silk-screen acquisitions not only mean exposure for Latino artists, but also represent progress. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dance Review : Everyday Movement in a Spiritual Realm : Sublime interaction within Susan Marshall's troupe underscores a metaphysical message in 'Contenders' and 'Fields of View.' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Music Review : Rostropovich: Greatness Under Stress : The artist returns to what he does best--play the cello--for a packed crowd at Ambassador Auditorium. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
A Hit From Country's Kinfolk : Bluegrass's most prominent figure makes her way into country music's Top 10. Even Alison Krauss can't explain it. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE New Regime's Plans: Vladimir Vasiliev, the Bolshoi... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Music Reviews : Hinojosa Tops Texan Bill of 'Border' Revue By Mike Boehm
Pop Music Reviews : Victimas Brings Color, Intensity to Palace By Enrique Lopetegui
Why Is 'Christy' Missing From CBS Lineup? : Television: The series the network once touted as another 'Dr. Quinn' hasn't been aired since Thanksgiving, and its producers are frustrated. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Elvis, a Little's Better Than Nothing By Dennis Hunt
With Elvis, a Little's Better Than Nothing By Robert Hilburn
Pop Album Chart : 2Pac's 'World' Makes Impressive Debut By Dennis Hunt
AMC Cable Channel Celebrates 10 Years--and Aims West : Television: The cable staple marks its first decade and plans to strengthen its on-air presence with new series while hoping to set up shop in L.A. next year. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Music And Dance Reviews : Marshall's Structures Evoke the Spiritual in Current Life By Lewis Segal
Music And Dance Reviews : Academy Sextet Displays Aggressive Style By Timothy Mangan
TV Reviews : Dickens' 'Chuzzlewit' Grovels in Greed By Ray Loynd
TV Reviews : HBO's 'Fairy Tales' a Kick of Diversity By Lynne Heffley
TV Reviews : 'Outer Limits' Brings New Creepy-Crawlers By Chris Willman
Weeekend TV : 'Vista L.A.' Views Latinos in Film, TV By N.F. Mendoza
Rocky Mountain High Jinks : In Aspen, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival hopes to do for its industry what Sundance Film Fest has done for independent movie-making. Skiing and skewering targets are also part of the lineup. By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : Lovano and Symbiosis Stick Too Closely to 'Rush Hour' By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Regalbuto and Lopez to Headline Meals Benefit
A Heroic Leading Role for One Asian 'Son' : Television: Russell Wong, star of 'Vanishing Son,' knows he's breaking ground and stereotypes. His character's 'got a lot of energy and sex appeal.' By Jeff Yip, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reinhold, Woodard Top 'Mars' TV Movie Cast
NEWS
KCBS Head Disputes Rosenberg Column
Vanity Fair or Unfair?
The Right to Say 'No'
Four Thumbs Down
Jesus Seminar Undermines Foundations of Christianity
Biblical Scholars Just Trying to Find Truth
Man Convicted of Murder in Friend's Slaying By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sex Education as a Mode of Defense
Killer's Life of Peace on Death Row
Telethon Encourages University Backers
Gifted Children's Classes Supported
Pay Raise Is Not Reflected in Check
Frederick Hoffman; Actor, Director and Producer
Brig. Gen. James H. Howard; Medal of Honor Recipient
Hal Evry, 79; Veteran Political Consultant
Pedro Gonzales, 99; Activist, Early Latino Disc Jockey From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dead Son 'Reborn'--His Cornea Returns Sight to Blind Mother From Associated Press
Boston Hospital Investigated for Not Reporting Chemotherapy Overdoses From Reuters
Deadbeat Parents Run, Hide but Florida Still Finds Them Associated Press
U.S. Proposes Tough New Safety Rules for Commuter Airlines From Associated Press
LONG-DISTANCE RUN: Nearly 350 runners in the Disneyland... By Barbie Ludovise and April Jackson and Jerry Hicks
Romain Latham Johnston; Emmy-Winning Art Director
Bill Goodwin; Won Emmy Award for Makeup
Matthew Guinan; President Emeritus of Transit Union
Menelaos D. Hassialis; Professor, Manhattan Project Consultant
O.C. Investors Say It's Time to Talk Pay-Back : Courts: Bankruptcy judge has kept fundamental legal issues on hold, but creditors will demand action next week. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Sect Uses Pain to Impel Faith By Carol J. Williams and Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Pose an Increasing Threat : Health: About 13,000 die in U.S. each year from germs that have developed a tolerance for common antibiotics. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Welfare Overhaul That Cuts Off Aid Guarantees : Reform: GOP measure, approved in 234-199 vote, would dramatically change decades of New Deal, Great Society poverty programs. Proposal goes to Senate. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aides Say Clinton Suspects Possible Cover-Up by CIA By Doyle Mcmanus and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crackdown Planned on Central Valley Water : Agriculture: U.S. seeks to enforce limits and keep big growers from skirting law. Farmers vow to fight back. By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmaker Now Hails Reforms She Once Feared By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Township Tourists Flock to S. Africa : Foreign visitors are heading to Soweto and other places where the battle against apartheid was fought. A sense of history and curiosity fuel a growing business. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County's Jobless Rate Down
LATIN AMERICA : Castro Seen as Able to Take the Heat : Summer may bring economic woes, but analysts say Cuban can overcome unrest. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNITED NATIONS : With Rent Overdue, Bills Unpaid, Deadbeat Diplomats Get Scolding By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Ends Belfast Patrols; Disarmament of Militias Sought By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dial 900, Go to Jail, Judge Warns Woman Associated Press
Annual Physical Finds Clinton a Bit Heavier but in Good Health From Associated Press
U.N. Seeks to Revamp Force in Balkans, Avert Croatia War By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serb Leader Seen as Willing to Deal With West : Balkans: Analysts believe Milosevic is ready to give up dream of Greater Serbia in exchange for normalization. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hillary Clinton Begins Asian Trip; Delicate Task Foreseen By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaflets Threaten More Gas Attacks in Tokyo : Japan: U.S. Embassy issues warning. Police continue to find huge caches of chemicals. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinian Authority, in Cash Crunch, Seeks Funding By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Meets Arafat, Announces Plan to Use U.S. Aid to Create Gaza Jobs : Mideast: Failure to see improvements in daily life has eroded Palestinians' support for peace plan. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Talks, Canada Retreats in Fish War By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Still Ponder Father's Guatemala Death : Killing: For 5 years, the mystery behind Michael DeVine's slaying has torn at his family. They seek an answer now that charges of a CIA link have arisen. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Offers Its Version of Spending Cuts : Congress: Panel's $13.2-billion package would restore funding to programs for poor slashed by House Republicans. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOP WELFARE PLAN : NEWS ANALYSIS : States, in All Likelihood, Will Emerge as Guardians of the Poor : Reform: House, Senate support for current welfare system has so deteriorated that major changes are inevitable. But concern centers on implementation. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Proposes Curbs on Endangered Species Act : Nature: All plants, animals on state list would be re-examined. Environmentalists call the move 'outrageous' and driven by governor's presidential bid. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 92, Who Killed Ailing Wife Gets 5 Years' Probation Associated Press
O.C. Investors Clamor for Share of Pool Funds : Bankruptcy: If county fails to negotiate a settlement this weekend, lawyers will ask judge to allow legal challenges to move forward. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clear Skies in View Through Midweek By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miramax to Delay General Release of 'Priest' After Protest by Catholics By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AmeriCorps Survives at Stunted Level : Budget: The program Clinton is 'most proud of' avoids elimination. But the GOP's allotment prevents any growth in national service plan. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland to Get $18 Million to Retrain Aerospace Workers By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Tax Break for Self-Employed : Congress: Legislative action restores the 25% deduction on health insurance premiums for 1994 and raises the limit to 30% thereafter. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennsylvania's Ex-Gov. Casey Explores Challenge to Clinton From Associated Press
73 Hurt in Attack Linked to Mace at N.Y. School Reuters
THE COP WELFARE PLAN : Teen Mothers Say Reforms Could Limit Opportunities : Aid: Youths say cash is a bridge to better lives and is not permanent situation. Few dwell on past mistakes. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Official Defends Affirmative Action Programs : Congress: Deval Patrick tells House panel to dismiss the 'myth' that unqualified minorities are being given preferential treatment. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 1 Wolf Leaves Its Pen at Yellowstone From Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Stanton Makes His Case for Measure M Funds
DROP ZONE: For the second time this week, a Cal State... By Jeff Schnaufer
Murray's Cannon Shot Finds the Right Target
Once Again, Clippers Can't Win for Losing
That's One Big Shot by Edney, One Giant Leap for the Bruins
Fight Doctor Schwartz Was One of the Greats
Replacement Opener Is That Much Closer
How Much Bad Press Does Georgia Deserve?
Too Much Spice on Ice Can Leave a Bad Taste
For the Record
BUSINESS
Next to Super Bowl, Advertisers Love Oscars Best : Marketing: They're paying $685,000 for a 30-second spot on Monday night's Academy Awards telecast. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Douglas Says It May Change Course on Jet : Aerospace: Long Beach back in the picture as production site for proposed MD-95 airliner as Dallas plans hit a snag. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supercomputer Genius Hits Snag : Famed Designer Cray Sees His Firm File for Chapter 11 By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : SURGING STOCK MARKET : Dow Gains 50 and Key Index Breaks Record : Markets: Stocks score broad gains as investors cheer news that durable goods orders saw their first drop since October. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salomon to Turn Risky Securities to 'Plain Vanilla' By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
New Rules Issued for Commuter Aircraft : Airlines: U.S. transportation secretary says the move will bring smaller planes up to same safety standards as the larger jetliners. From Reuters
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Airlines Hike Lead Time for Cheap Fares : Travel: To get lowest rates, passengers will now have to book flights three weeks in advance, not two. From Associated Press
Boeing Offers Retirement Incentives to 13,000 Workers : Aerospace: The move is aimed at easing the need for more layoffs, but 5,000 are warned anyway. From Times Wire Services
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Viacom Hurt as Senate Repeals Media Tax Break : Legislation: Law aimed at boosting minority ownership of cable and broadcast firms is rejected as boon to big companies. From Associated Press
Farm Damage in State From Storms Exceeds $500 Million From Reuters
Jobless Rate in Orange County Drops to 5.1% : Employment: Economist calls numbers "impressive" as job growth among local schools and home builders helps make rate the third-lowest in the state. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vans Stock Plunges; Recent Layoffs May Be Responsible : Shares: Price falls 22%, perhaps a 'delayed reaction' to decision earlier this month to let 380 employees go, analyst says. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell to Purchase Producer of Car Window Lift System From Bloomberg Business News
Statordyne Agrees to Halt of Stock Listing
James Kozel Joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Coldwell Banker Premier Realty Buys Denver Real Estate Company By Hope Hamashige
Taxing Times: IRS Reputedly Inefficient, Reckless, Spiteful : Bureaucracy: The service holds taxpayers to a higher standard than its own workers, experts say. Yet Congress holds it sacrosanct because it funds the U.S. government. From Bloomberg Business News
Thieves Using Garage-Door Opener Devices for Burglaries By Amanda Covarrubias, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
HOME & GARDEN
Hitting the Snail on the Head By Karen Dardick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feast Your Eyes : Art Is the Main Course on Tables That Offer Some Unique Settings By Kathy Bryant, Special to The Times
FURNISHINGS : Rustic Style Gives Even City Dwellings a Back-to-Nature Feel From Associated Press
If You Can't Beat 'Em . . . Eat 'Em By Karen Dardick
INSIDE & OUT : Alas, Laying Ceramic Tile on Wood Is No Good By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Furniture That Grows By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
DECOR : Handmade Tiles Can Add a Special Touch By Barbara Mayer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Railroad Bridge Gets Quake Test : Safety: Experiment will help Caltrans decide whether to retrofit similar spans across state. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Platform : Postal Security: 'We're Trying Everything'
Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA : EASTSIDE SUN : How About a 15% Quota for White Males?
Community Essay : 'Mothers Have Become Scapegoats' : Blaming Mom makes it easy to ignore massive shifts in economic, political and social realities. By Lynn Tsan, \o7 Lynn Tsan is a USC graduate student who lives in Cerritos. \f7
MAKING A DIFFERENCE : Detwiler Foundation : Double-Duty Donations : Troubled Youths Refurbish Used Computers for Classrooms
Obituaries
Tourism Campaign in Fillmore Gathers Steam : Economy: Hoping to lure business and visitors, officials bring railroad back to town. Excursions begin today. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farm Labor Gains Help Lower County Jobless Rate to 6.7% By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fund Cuts for Buoys Roil Waters : Infrastructure: Financing from the federal government dwindles, dismaying weather forecasters, fishermen and boaters. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PORT HUENEME : Guest Principal Finds Schools Program Works By Duncan Martell
Quake Centers to Close April 28 By Sara Catania
Red Cross Chapter Recruits Volunteers By Lisa M. Bowman
CASITAS : State, Federal Funds Sought for Repairs By Julie Fields
OXNARD : Students Must Wear Graduation Gowns By Lisa M. Bowman
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Gathering Supports Residents' Groups By Miguel Bustillo
THOUSAND OAKS : Probst Resigns From Arts Plaza Board By Mary F. Pols
THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Arts Agencies Seeking Nominations By Paul Elias
SIMI VALLEY : 18-Year Veteran Is Officer of the Year By Mack Reed
MOORPARK : Property Sale OKd for Market, Cinema By Scott Hadly
CONEJO VALLEY : Teachers' Request for Pay Hike Rejected By Tracy Wilson
MOORPARK : Council Seeks New Bids for Housing By Scott Hadly
King Hussein Is Honored at Reagan Library By Mack Reed and Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Council May Join TV Talk Show Trend : Thousand Oaks: Panel next week will consider launching an issue-oriented program with the elected officials serving as hosts. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Propose That City Build Highway Sound Wall for Neighborhood : Thousand Oaks: The mayor and a councilman say funds are available for work along a noisy Moorpark Freeway segment. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Wilding; Simi Valley Resident, Educator
Obituaries
Special Latina Math Program Adds to Debate : Education: Rancho Santiago College's vice chancellor thinks uproar about classes is tied to 'hubbub over affirmative action.' By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pledging Allegiance : Natives of Many Countries Join Under One Flag By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landlord Admits Torching Inhabited Apartment Houses By Thao Hua and Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Work Rules Follow Hepatitis A Outbreak : Epidemiology: County restrictions may affect hundreds. Activists for the developmentally disabled had protested earlier, broader order. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juror Says He Read Article About Henley : Courts: Deliberations are halted after a jury member in the Rams player's drug trial expresses concerns about sentencing. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Fleiss' Bid for Retrial, Sets Sentencing for May By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan's King Hussein Visits Jewish Center : Tour: At Museum of Tolerance, Middle East monarch mourns those who have suffered atrocities over the centuries. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Rejects Death for Rape-Killing of Baby Girl By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protest Delays Wide Release of 'Priest' : Religion: Miramax bows to Catholic group and reschedules controversial film's general distribution till after Easter. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Minds : Jesse Jackson Tells Juvenile Delinquents to 'Choose Life' By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Keeps Ng Torture-Killing Trial in O.C. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : Council OKs Plan to Rescue Library By Lesley Wright
DANA POINT : Disc Jockeys Pitch Alternative Prom at Dana Hills High By Jeff Bean
IRVINE : Tae Kwon Do Teacher Plans to Aid Schools By Russ Loar
PACOIMA : 2 Teens Get Free Ride to U.S. Space Camp By Michael Arkush
Valley Students Place in Finals of Arts Contest By Maki Becker
GRANADA HILLS : High School English Teacher Wins Award By Antonio Olivo
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Agrees to Hire Street Fair Promoter By Jeff Bean
COSTA MESA : The Cost of Being Jailed Is Going Up By Tom Ragan
NEWPORT BEACH : $192,000 Sought for Reservoir Cover Design By Holly J. Wagner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Buy Site and Refurbish Pool, Gym By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pupils Not Chicken About Mummification By Debra Cano
WOODLAND HILLS : VICA Backs City Charter Proposals By Eric Slater
PACOIMA : Crackdown OKd on Trash Scavengers By Kay Hwangbo
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Detective Praised for Solving Murder Case By L.D. Straub
YORBA LINDA : Old Towne Area to Get Make-Over By Danielle A. Fouquette
Countywide : I-5 Freeway Off-Ramp at Newport Avenue to Be Closed By Russ Loar
ORANGE : Purchase of 4 Vans Okd by Schools By Lesley Wright
City Guide
NORTHRIDGE : Creativity Fuels Young Minds' Neat Inventions By Antonio Olivo
GLENDALE : Treasure From Sunken Ship Up for Sale By Steve Ryfle
Orange County Almanac : Doing Business in Irvine
GARDEN GROVE : 4 New Firefighters Trained as Paramedics By Bert Eljera
GLENDALE : Officials Testing Car Run on Natural Gas By Steve Ryfle
Countywide : Cable Workers Prove to Be 1st in First Aid By Alan Eyerly
PLACENTIA : Police Get New Dog With Community Aid By Holly J. Wagner
ANAHEIM : Free Champs' Boxing Preview Set at Pond By Lesley Wright
WOODLAND HILLS : 300 Janitors Protest at Warner Center By Frank Manning
Disneyland Marathon and 5K Run
Ex-Marine's Retrial in Coin Shop Slayings Begins : Courts: The proceedings offer a fresh chance at exoneration for Thomas R. Merrill, who was convicted with another man of killing two people in 1989. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Kirkhill Rubber Official William J. Haney, 87, Dies By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Increased for Accused Molester By Nicholas Riccardi
Burglary Suspect Injured by Police By L.D. Straub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT : High-Minded Mailed Proposals Enliven Dull Pace of Campaign By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Volunteers Sought to Aid Police By Mimi Ko
Federal Workers Rally Against Plans for Cuts : Government: Santa Ana protesters oppose congressional efforts to slice payroll and benefits. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund-Raising Group Told to Account for Money By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Sues Hospital, Man Who Beat Baby By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rules Gnatcatcher Is Threatened Species By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport-Mesa District Has Population Dilemma By Holly J. Wagner
Body of Boy Found in High Desert
GRAMMATICAL SINS?: The weekly message on a church sign in... By John Dart
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Ministry Wins Free Air Trips to Deliver Wheelchairs to Ghana By John Dart
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Law-Breaking Quakers? By John Dart
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Adventists Will Stay By John Dart
Clear Skies in View Through Middle of Week By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mountain Lion Search Intensifies : Public safety: Officials close trials and roads until trackers find the big cat that attacked a cyclist this week.
Congressman's Widow Admits Misuse of Funds
Railroad Bridge Over Harbor Freeway Gets an Earthquake Test By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Member Guilty of Murdering Friend : Ventura: Jury rejects man's claim that his shooting of lifelong companion was justifiable homicide. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fillmore Revival Is Gathering Steam as Train Gets Chugging : History: Hoping to attract business and tourists, officials bring railroad back to town. Excursions begin today. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Drugs Seen as Motive in Lancaster Torture-Slaying By Phil Sneiderman and Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Sometimes boys play because they're expected to. Girls play because they really want to.' : These Little Leaguers Find Baseball Levels the Playing Field By Scott Harris
Poll Cited in Menendez Request for Two Trials : Courts: Most view Lyle as the leader, defense says. But majority thinks both brothers are guilty of first-degree murder in their parents' slayings. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Age Mothers Say Reforms Could Limit Opportunities By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kato should have this much get-up-and-go: Aspiring actor... By Steve Harvey
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Trails, Roads Closed as Hunt for Mountain Lion Goes On
SAN PEDRO : Congressman's Widow Admits Misuse of Funds
POMONA : Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Infant's Kidnaping
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Councilwoman Named to Panel on Border Ecology
SAN PEDRO : Fishing Boat With 95 Aboard Is Intercepted
Jackson Says Needy Must Get Help : Policy: In local speeches, the civil rights leader, using biblical analogies, defends welfare and affirmative action. By Denise Hamilton and Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Spares Man's Life in Murder of 13-Month-Old Girl By Nicholas Riccardi
30 Students Arrested in Racial Fights : Violence: Leuzinger High student is shot as ongoing tensions between blacks and Latinos erupt. By Jon Garcia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ito Returns Simpson Trial to Longer Hours on Most Days
Hugs for the Blues By Al Martinez
Shroud of Turin May Be Real, Scientists Say : Artifacts: They say radiocarbon dating was skewed by fire damage to garment, which also bears similarities to other religious icons from the time of Christ. From Associated Press
School Prayer Rivals Vow to Keep Fight Civil : Truce: Religious, educational and civil liberties groups agree to drop name-calling and other negative tactics. U.S. official hails decision. From Religion News Service
The Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the... By Rosanne Keynan
SPORTS
TNT Explodes Over Comeback : Jordan: Cable network turned Friday's Chicago-Orlando game into major production. By Steve Zipay, NEWSDAY
Football \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Peeler Helps Shoot Holes in Bullets : Basketball: Laker guard has 19 points, six steals; Divac gets 25 points, 20 rebounds in third victory in a row, 113-103. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : A Final Shot at Final Four : West: That's what UCLA seniors have riding on today's regional final against second-seeded Connecticut. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Who Will Be a Jim Dandy?
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Bump in Night Saves Razorbacks : Midwest: Arkansas gets benefit of a hand-check call and holds off Memphis in overtime, 96-91. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Fresh Air for Chicago Fans : Pro basketball: Jordan's return to home is less than spectacular as Bulls lose to Orlando, but locals show their appreciation. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Cowboys' Victory Is Childress Play : East: Oklahoma State clinches 71-66 upset by taking ball away from Wake Forest star. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP : Conner's Boat Wins Close One By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Wasn't Such a Hot Number on a Chicago White Sox Jersey By Mal Florence
Today Is the First Day of Rest of Tyson's Life : Boxing: Promoters, religious leaders are courting former champion, who spent last three years behind bars. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / DINAH SHORE TOURNAMENT : It's Not Rough for Green, Who Leads by 2 By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP : It Gets a Little Crowded at Top for Pavin, Sauers By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / LIPTON CHAMPIONSHIPS : Sampras vs. Agassi--Again By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Their Slow Start, Americans Reach Basketball Final : Pam Am Games: Robinson comes through as in NCAA tournament as U.S. advances to face Argentina. From Associated Press
Braves' Player Is Shot, Killed \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Campanis Hospitalized After Strokes \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL : Weary Autrys Ready to Sell to Ueberroth By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : New Guys Dreading Settlement By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Heat Starts Fast, Then Staggers to Victory From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Riley Sounds as if He's in Jail By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
NHL ROUNDUP : Hasek Back and so Are the Sabres From Associated Press
NCAA DIVISION II : UC Riverside Turns It Around and Plays for the Title Today From Associated Press
Parker Plans to Bring Showtime to Trojans By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kentucky \o7 Can\f7 Play With North Carolina : Southeast: In fact, Smith says this is best Wildcat team he's seen. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here Are Eight Who Hope to Become Final Four : Women: Top-ranked Connecticut and Stanford are favored to advance, but other berths are more difficult to figure. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virginia Puts Kansas on Bus Home : Midwest: Jayhawks' 'home-court advantage' is no match for Cavalier defense, 67-58. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UMass Is Finally in a Final : East: With 76-51 rout of Tulsa, Minutemen have won three games by an average of 21 points. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosecroft Raceway Can't Afford Messenger Stakes \o7 Associated Press\f7
SANTA ANITA : Looking to Buy a Derby Horse? Big Prices Aren't Always Right By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Weary Autrys Prepare to Sell 25% to Ueberroth By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Jamieson, El Dorado Beat Katella By Corey Lyons, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PREPS : Garden Grove Battles to Beat Pacifica
THE PREPS : ORANGE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Hartman No-Hits Brea Olinda, Ends Savanna's Slide By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Preps : Baseball Roundup
BOYS' VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : San Clemente Finally Ends Skid by Beating Woodbridge By Michael Itagaki
COUNTY ALL-STAR WRESTLING : Marquez's Pin Provides Revenge, Team's Victory By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boys' Volleyball Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress' Goddu Finishes Off Rancho Santiago in Softball By Steve Kresal
PREP ROUNDUP : Four Swimmers Key Orange's Victory
Community College Roundup
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Open Conference by Routing San Jose, 11-1 By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Expansion Veterans on Endangered List as Trade Deadline Nears By Robyn Norwood
Chandler Steps Down as Northridge Coach : Basketball: Matador women were 12-84 during her tenure, including 1-26 this season. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Westlake's Pitching Prevails, 4-2 By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaw's Prodigious Homers Help Northridge Breeze, 20-5 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACING PREVIEW : Speedway Adds Two Divisions : Saugus: Fifty-sixth season features pure stock and late-model competition. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All in the Family : Dorado Brothers Enjoy America's National Pastime at Valley College By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One-Hitter for Evans, 9-0 Loss for Northridge By Michael Weinreb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrid Alemany Fueled by 2 Big Innings By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Millar Changes Pace for Highland : Volleyball: Nearly half of his 26 kills come with soft touch in Golden League sweep of Canyon. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Verstraeten Pitches No-Hitter
Whitaker and Vargas Lose Bouts
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Becker Powers Cal Lutheran Over Occidental
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