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What happened on March 29, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
A Little Tragedy of Manners : Opera review: Jonathan Miller is the latest to revise 'Pelleas et Melisande,' staging the Metropolitan Opera's version in what looks like a Victorian mansion. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : 'Cleveland Raining' Driven by Memories at East West By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
THE ARTS Smithsonian's Americana: Dorothy's ruby slippers... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEWS : 'Andy Kaufman': Laughs, Reassessment By Lawrence Christon
TV REVIEWS : 'Antonia' a Classy Outing on USA Cable By Ray Loynd
ART REVIEW : 'Spectacle' Can't Imitate Life at Simpson Trial By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'O.J. Law' Hits Simpson Trial Excesses By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Reviews : Buddy Guy Delivers Between Distractions By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Reviews : Queen of Country Plays It Solidly, Sincerely : Tammy Wynette turns down the scripted patter that has marred other shows and gives some emotion-filled gems to the Crazy Horse audience. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One Day Later, Bouquets and Bricks for Dave : Letterman draws praise and criticism for his Oscar role, which helped show to its best rating in 12 years. But will the 'Late Show' star return next year? By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Readers Write, Take the Media-- and Me!--to Task By Howard Rosenberg
Q & A with ROSEANNE : She's Back in the Swing of Things--Swinging for Fences By Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : NBC Takes Top Spot, but ABC Takes the Week By Lee Margulies
'Larry': Lessons of the Father, Son : Television: The documentary--airing on KOCE--on homelessness and mental illness is a family project. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Composer Names Vietnam-Themed Oratorio By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Big? Stodgy? Maybe, But It's an Oscar Rite of Passage By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Goodby Tank Tops; Hello Adulthood : Students: Our college seniors make some headway in the hunt for the inevitable--real jobs. By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Intimacy : Wheelchair Users Want to Dispel the Idea That They Can No Longer Have Sex, Marriages and Families By Mark Cromer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
90's FAMILY : Custom-Made Movies for a Pint-Sized Audience By Cathy Templesman
'90s FAMILY : Reel Trouble : Memo to Hollywood: Whatever happened to the gently told tale? Today's children's movies are chock-full of violence, blood and death. By Cathy Templesman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cathy Rindner Templesman is the author of "Child-Wise" (William Morrow/Hearst Books, 1994)
Homework--the Latest Household Dilemma By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life & Style Goes to the Oscar Parties : ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION : They Set the Night to Music By Betty Goodwin
Life & Style Goes to the Oscar Parties : GOVERNOR'S BALL : The Biggest Star Wore an Apron By Jeannine Stein
Life & Style Goes to the Oscar Parties : MIRAMAX : A Party So Hot, the Fire Marshals Crashed It By Mark Ehrman
Life & Style Goes to the Oscar Parties : WOMEN IN FILM : A Night of Blues--and Other Hues By Bridget Byrne
Life & Style Goes to the Oscar Parties : VANITY FAIR / STEVE TISCH : Casting a Really Wide Net By Bill Higgins
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : In America, but Longing for Home : SPECIAL SORROWS: The Diasporic Imagination of Irish, Polish and Jewish Immigrants in the United States \o7 by Matthew Frye Jacobson\f7 , Harvard University Press, $45, 336 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newt Gingrich
Rebel Kurds
Debate Over Farm Subsidies
Rosen on Fathers
Republican Candidates
Affirmative Action
R. A. Kennard; Prominent Black Architect By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plight of Children Detailed in Report; Welfare Plan Blasted \o7 Associated Press\f7
Border Patrol Agent Killed During Chase By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helicopter Crash in El Salvador Kills 4 \o7 Reuters\f7
$12-Million Cut in AQMD Budget Urged : Pollution: State audit recommends slashing salaries, which it says are comparatively high. Director disputes figures. By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Gingrich Calls for Investigation of Managed Care : Health: House Speaker makes unexpected proposal for congressional hearings into booming industry. Idea draws cheers from doctors, concern from insurers. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stray Gunfire Ends a Life Devoted to Good Works : Violence: Church volunteer is shot while shielding niece. She is fourth victim in a week killed in similar way. By Frank B. Williams and Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Leaps Into Ritual Race for N. H. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Affirmative Action Gains Often Come at a High Cost : Rights: Preference policy helps foster better lives. But opportunity sometimes has been mixed with fear, doubt. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colosio Security Chief Reportedly a Prime Suspect By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSE CLEANING: Despite the 20-year difference in the time... By Jeff Schnaufer
CHARGE IT? It's a far cry from a ritzy hotel . . . but a... By Adrianne Goodman
COLUMN ONE : Busting Barriers to Cyberspace : On-line activists fight to keep the poor, the elderly and minorities from being left out of the Information Age. Their challenges include closing cost and culture gaps. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families of 2 Held in Iraq Try to Suppress Anger, Fear By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling May Let Tribes Offer Slot Machines By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Debates O.C. Tax Hike in Heated Meeting By Rene Lynch and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Limo Driver Says He Did Not See Simpson Bronco By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bird Deaths at Salton Sea Blamed on Toxic Algae By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Senate Democrats Defeat Bid to Kill Affirmative Action : Legislature: Committee's rejection of measure sets the stage for a potentially divisive ballot initiative fight next year. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disparity Found in Heart Care for Minorities : Health: UCLA researchers say African Americans, Latinos and Asian Americans are less likely than white patients to receive lifesaving procedures. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College to Close Equestrian Center : Education: Cal Lutheran officials cite changing times, cost of renovations. Development threatens other Thousand Oaks stables. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Glad You're Not Here By Peter H. King
Witness Says Accused Serial Killer Choked Her By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to 'Test the Waters' for Libya Oil Embargo By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Support Wanes for Turk Raids on Kurd Rebels : Military: U.S., European allies warn Ankara that incursion into Iraq is taking too long, hurting civilians. By Norman Kempster and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russian Satellite-Delivery Mission Fails : Space: Israel, Mexico lose orbiters aboard experimental rocket fashioned out of 2 ICBMs. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finances Cited in Gucci Killing \o7 Associated Press\f7
Election Tour of Heartland Shows Yeltsin's Growing Isolation : Russia: Trip is opening shot of his campaign to be returned to office in 1996. But he appears wan and seems oblivious to dearth of supporters. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Negotiates Two-Month Pause in Sudan Fighting From Associated Press
Police Search for Bodies at Sect's Compound : Japan: Authorities probe reports of corpses and of odd medical treatments conducted on followers. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Luck Played Role in Aid for Victims By Maggie Farley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rifts Cloud Conference on Global Warming, Pollution By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Aristide Figure Shot Dead in Haiti By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hillary Clinton Visits India Orphanage \o7 Associated Press\f7
Justices Consider School Drug Tests : Education: Case before Supreme Court could clear the way for random urinalyses of pupils. It was brought by a student athlete in rural Oregon. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Backs Away From Moratorium on New Regulations \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Clinton Seeks a Profitable Economic Meeting in South By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyde Steps Out of Loyalist Role to Fight Term Limits By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wider Espy Inquiry Reportedly Denied : Cabinet: Smaltz's job is to investigate gratuities for ex-agriculture secretary. Democrats say he sought information on Tyson Foods' ties to Clinton. By Sara Fritz and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DNA Experts Bring Bitter War to L.A. By Bill Boyarsky
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Defense's DNA Expert Is Called Brilliant, Offbeat : Profile: Colleagues say Nobel laureate who uses LSD and scandalizes scientific meetings loves theatrical behavior. D.A. may use his personal history and outrageous ways to attack his credibility. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
State Audit Urges $12-Million Cut in AQMD Budget
Border Agent Falls, Dies in Chase From a Times Staff Writer
U.N. Official in Kuwait Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Voters Will Decide Tax Hike : Recovery: Supervisors unanimously approve placing half-cent sales tax, Measure R, on June ballot. Decision follows angry public comment that lasted into early morning. By Matt Lait and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Henley Is Convicted in Drug Case : Trial: Ram cornerback faces 10-year minimum term. Appeal is planned. Co-defendants, including uncle, also found guilty. By Susan Marquez Owen and Anna Cekola and T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Consultant Fees Will Top $24 Million By Tracy Weber and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Tax Hike Allies Think They Can Win Over Voters By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Possible Suspect in Laguna Store Killing Is Held By Mark I. Pinsky and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Valley Lawmakers Split on Congressional Term Limits : Legislation: With vote due this week on 12-year cap, debate renews on change versus experience. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Leaps Into Ritual Race for N. H. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Anti-Tax Group Draws Own Conclusion: Usual Collusion
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Audit Finds Citron Was 'Reckless' : Crisis: The former treasurer violated trust by skimming interest of pool investors to cover the county's losses, a state report concludes. By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Pool Settlement Must Hit Court Within 30 Days, Judge Says : Crisis: At a bankruptcy hearing, attorneys for a small group of investors ask the court to throw out the county's separate Chapter 9 filing for the fund. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Voices
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Three on Irvine Council Targeted for Recall Over Role in Investment Losses : Politics: A former Democratic congressional candidate delivers 'notices of intent' to officials. He must gather 9,000 signatures of registered voters. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENVIRONMENT : America's Imperiled Fisheries By Doug Conner
BUSINESS
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Your Money : FINANCIAL MARKETS : Sunny Outlook Rains on Bond Parade From Times Wire Services
Your Money : FINANCIAL MARKETS : Sunny Outlook Rains on Bond Parade From Times Staff and Wire Services
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : A Bargain in Managing Your Electronic Mail By Daniel Akst
NEWS ANALYSIS : Health Merger Would Redefine the California Market By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Hope for Diabetics : Health: Irvine firm is racing to develop pancreas-like implant that makes insulin. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Union Federal Deadline Is Sought on Raising Capital By John O'Dell
Luther Medical Products Inc.: The Tustin firm said Tuesday... By Hope Hamashige
Clothestime Inc.: The Anaheim women's apparel chain said...
Alpha Microsystems: The Santa Ana company said Tuesday...
NordicTrack CEO Exercises Positive Thinking : Sales: The company will need it. Studies show the fitness trend is slowing as baby boomers age. The stock of its parent firm, CML Group, has taken a hit as a result. By Monte J. Hanson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
High Court Rules Color of Money Can Be Pepto-Bismol Pink By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Study Sees California Regaining Jobs : Employment: Despite stalled growth, forecasters predict state expansion to exceed that of the nation by 1997. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Bank Deal Would Create Global Power : Finance: Mitsubishi, Bank of Tokyo announce agreement to merge. Analysts see little impact on California scene. By David Holley and Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reckoning Day : L.A. County Feeling New Pressure to Fix Budget After O.C. Bankruptcy By James Flanigan
Troubled Teledyne Solicits Offers That Could Lead to Firm's Breakup By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Clark Equipment Rejects Rival's Acquisition Offer From Associated Press
Kodak Outlines Plans to Conquer the Computer Age By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC May Whack Long-Distance Access Fees : Telecom: Regional Bells say charges, which amount to about $23 billion yearly, are necessary as a subsidy. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limited Inc. May Split Up Its Apparel Businesses, Sell Shares From Associated Press
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Judge Overturns Breast Implant Ruling Holding Dow Liable From Reuters
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Your Money : Fed Holds Back for Now, but Is a New Hike Inevitable? By Tom Petruno
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Blame Federal Grant System for America's 'Ph.D Glut' By Lee Dye
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : New Ways to Find Needle in Data Haystack : Information: Novel software is making the database search faster, more efficient. By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Suit Charges PC Firms Cheat on Monitor Sizes By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Rolls-Royce of Notebook PCs Does Work of Three Machines By Lawrence J. Magid
Mutual Fund Purchases Slow From February From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Charade Goes Up in Smoke : L.A. Fire Dept. admits its harassment inquiry failed
'Yes' on Amendments 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 : The five proposed technical revisions will be on the Los Angeles ballot April 11
The Age of the Surprising Superlibrary
PLATFORM : Angela Davis \f7 and \o7 MARTA LOPEZ-GARZA is an associate professor of sociology and DONNA MAEDA is assistant professor of social ethics at Occidental College. They commented about Republican protests against the appointment of Angela Davis to a UC presidential chair to develop new ethnic studies courses:
PERSPECTIVE ON MEDICINE : 2 Drugs, 1 Abortion--Maybe : A method that allows women to change their mind midway could cause a new generation of 'thalidomide babies.' By Katherine Dowling, \o7 Katherine Dowling is a family physician at the USC School of Medicine. \f7
Obituaries
PLATFORM : Remember 'I Love N. Y.'? Well, Here's the Concept That'll Do It for L. A.
And the winner of the Oscar could be . . . you!Yes, dear... By Steve Harvey
Watched a Good Mystery Lately? Try the Overton Trial By Dana Parsons
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Police Take Steps Into the Electronic Age By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Officials Seek Input on Care of Forest By Frank Manning
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Stand Firm on Public Defender Decision
Schools Chief Attacks Ban on 2 Agencies : Sex education: Supt. Weis says vote against Planned Parenthood and AIDS Care is part of trustees' 'far-right political agenda.' By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agreement Near for Prisoners to Pay Jail Bill : Lawsuits: After years of fighting, county and cities are on the verge of a settlement that would make inmates cover booking fees. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Paula Installing New Playground Gear By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trees Too Short for Main Street : Renovation: A showcase block of downtown Ventura remains unfinished after palms are rejected. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Lawmakers on Opposite Sides of Term Limits By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOB'S TEAM: The annual football game between the Orange... By Ken Ellingwood and Jerry Hicks and Mimi Ko
THOUSAND OAKS : County Delays Funds to Improve Road By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Man Charged With Father's Slaying By Vivien Lou Chen
SIMI VALLEY : School Board to Sell Wood Ranch Land By Tracy Wilson
County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 5 By Paul Elias
SIMI VALLEY : Police Add 3rd Canine to the Force By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Juvenile to Stand Trial as Adult By Dwayne Bray
MOORPARK : Teachers Protest Stalled Negotiations By Scott Hadly
Schools
THOUSAND OAKS : 8 Arrested on Drug Charges at 2 Motels By Duncan Martell
HIV Testing of Some Inmates to Continue By Carlos V. Lozano
VENTURA : Firm Is Offered Bridge Repair Work By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Transient Injured in Hit-and-Run By Lisa M. Bowman
OXNARD : Forum to Discuss Base Airfield Plan By J.E. Mitchell
CYPRESS : Home-Teaching Information Offered By Bill Billiter
PORT HUENEME : Man Convicted in Slaying of Store Manager By Dwayne Bray
Judge Reinstates Felony Convictions By Dwayne Bray
Orange County Almanac
SANTA PAULA : Legislation Backed to Form Library Panel By Carlos V. Lozano
CAMARILLO : Local Jobs Not Target of Federal Cuts By J.E. Mitchell
VENTURA : Homeless Center to Stay Open Till July 31 By Jeff Mcdonald
Angry Tennis Players Lob Suits at Resort : Thousand Oaks: Some are upset that North Ranch Country Club has opened its courts to public lessons and tournaments. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thousand Oaks City Council Votes to Raise Speed Limits for Study : Traffic: Engineers claim the temporary change will help police enforce laws and slow motorists down. But some residents are skeptical. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Bernice M. Viehman; Local Nurse for 30 Years
Ventura Sets Aside Nearly $2 Million for Parking Garage for Moviegoers : Development: Agreement is made while negotiations are under way for a downtown multiplex theater and retail shops. Analysts had recommended $575,000. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Equestrian Center Is Preparing to Close Its Corral for Last Time : Thousand Oaks: Stable on Cal Lutheran campus will shut down at the end of the semester. Officials say dwindling interest by students contributed to decision. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents Pressure Board to Keep Sycamore Open : Simi Valley: Many hope the emotional appeal for the elementary school will outweigh budget considerations put forth by trustees, who will decide the issue April 18. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police to Probe Fatal Crash : Tragedy: Inquiry will determine how fast a patrol car was traveling and how long its emergency signals were on before it collided with a truck. Three boys in San Pedro were killed. By Ted Johnson and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Captain Is Praised, Scorned for Role in Probe : Discrimination: 'It was time to speak up' about bias against women, officer says. But some colleagues feel betrayed. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Faces $7 Million in Losses on Subdivision : Education: Ill-fated development was supposed to lure and retain key personnel. Faculty have bought or leased eight of 86 homes and 10 remain unsold. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. ELECTIONS / 5TH DISTRICT : Ambition and Altruism Drive Mike Feuer By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute Over Missing Dog Unleashes Legal Nightmare By Jon Garcia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPTON : Suspect Arrested in Slaying of Cheerleader
U.S. Wraps Up Cases Against Paramilitary Forest Unit By J. Michael Kennedy
LOS ANGELES : Police Commission OKs Changes in Use of K-9 Units
PACIFIC PALISADES : Actor Carroll O'Connor's Son, 33, Commits Suicide
PICO RIVERA : Gunman Killed by Deputies After Woman's 911 Call
Riordan Criticized Over MTA's Use of Free Adviser, Lawyer : City Hall: Alternate board member says officials may feel obligated to make repayment. Mayor's attorney says action was intended to save money. By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Blames Heart Failure, Not Poison, in Overton Death : Trial: Attorney points to victim's 60 visits to doctors. He argues that amounts of cyanide in woman's body were too tiny to kill, and says her medicine may have produced the trace amounts. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile in Courage : Deputy Who Defused Deadly Standoff Is Among 9 to Receive Honors By Steve Scheibal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Chief Promises Probe of Fatal Crash : Tragedy: Inquiry will determine how fast a patrol car was traveling and how long its emergency signals were on before collision. By Richard Simon and Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Sought on Skinhead Attacks in Antelope Valley By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock of All Ages : Little Richard Delivers Black History Lesson, With Music By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arson Appears Likely in Anaheim Apartment Fire : Crime: Investigators say a flammable liquid was poured in the hallway, then lit. No units were burned and no one was hurt. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : City Prepares for Cesar Chavez Day By Tim May
Laguna Beach : Landslide Dispute Settled for $400,000 By Len Hall
PACOIMA : Larger Station a Relief for Foothill Police By Julie Tamaki
NEWPORT BEACH : 2 Blocks of Balboa Boulevard to Get Complete Overhaul By Holly J. Wagner
Laguna Beach : 'Village Entrance' Panel Members Sought By Leslie Earnest
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : District Plans Meeting on Settlement Offer By Jeff Bean
COSTA MESA : Stop Signs to Go Up at Baker and Andros By Tom Ragan
NEWPORT BEACH : City to Trim 16 Jobs, Merge Departments By Holly J. Wagner
LAGUNA BEACH : Bicycle, Skateboard Rules Eased by Council By Leslie Earnest
Irregularities Found in Cable Firm's Fees By Kay Hwangbo
SYLMAR : Bill Aimed at Drug Dealing, Prostitution By Isaac Guzman
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Wants Treasurer, City Attorney Changed to Appointive Posts By Debra Cano
ENCINO : Firm to Report on Quake Recovery By Henry Chu
SEAL BEACH : Man Held in Stabbing of Friend on Main St.
FULLERTON : Former Cal State Chicano Studies Students Form Alumni Chapter By Mimi Ko
SEAL BEACH : Council OKs $136,800 Bid to Repair Pier By Russ Loar
RESEDA : Student Scribe Toils Behind Oscars' Glitz By Sharon Bernstein
BURBANK : Man Charged With Father's Slaying By Vivien Lou Chen
ORANGE : Trustee Asks Review of Language Policies By Lesley Wright
SANTA ANA : District Will Dedicate High School By Jon Nalick
CALABASAS : Students Collecting for Time Capsule By Frank Manning
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Leader Urged Not to Act Alone By Frank Manning
Ethiopian Refugees Tour Local Schools By Frank Manning
Countywide : Zapatista Supporters Protest U.S. Actions By Mimi Ko
Countywide : Russian Students Enjoy Immersion Into U.S. Culture By Jeff Bean
Volunteers Search for 3 Who Disappeared in Plane By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies in Blaze From Car Crash By Isaac Guzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Settles Last of Sex Harassment Suits : Law: Police chief says department is 'totally vindicated' as 3 of 4 claims filed by ex-employees are dropped or dismissed. By Russ Loar and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bar Gives Up Liquor Permit to Keep Nude Dancing : Regulation: Paddy Murphy's had tried and failed to obtain an altered license that would have allowed both alcohol sales and nudity, in separate areas. By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Armed Men With Walkie-Talkies Rob Santa Ana Bank By Steve Scheibel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Services Planned for 3 Abandoned Infants : Response: Organizers who believe they needed 'to do something' will honor the dead babies in ceremonies Sunday. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress Refuses to Endorse County's Half-Cent Tax Hike By Bill Billiter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cases Wrapped Up Against Paramilitary Forest Unit By J. Michael Kennedy
Cal Lutheran Planning to Close Stables : Education: Officials cite changing times, cost of renovations. Development threatens other Thousand Oaks equestrian facilities. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Llano Man Charged With Murder of Boy, 14, Who Was House-Sitting
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Woman Dies in Crash
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Cowboy Festival Lassos Both Praise and Profits : Newhall: Sold-out poetry and music event at Melody Ranch wins converts after last year's successful debut. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Strange Place for Ducks to Start Backup Goalie : Hockey: Shtalenkov lasts only one period before Hebert comes on in relief in 6-4 loss. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Jagr Scores Twice in Limited Play From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : West Loses No. 8 Spot to Wilkins From Associated Press
In Game 5, Jordan in Gear, Scoring 55 Against Knicks By David Steele, NEWSDAY
Lakers Complete Sweep of Really Anemic Rockets By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER : Mexico Faces Chile at Coliseum By Grahame L. Jones
He'd Eat Shrimp Sandwiches, Shrimp Stew, Lemon Shrimp. . . . By Mal Florence
FIGURE SKATING : Kovarikova-Novotny Pair Continues Hot Streak By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forget Milbury, It's Melrose's Team Again : Hockey: Kings pull together and defeat Flames, 5-3, to move into second place. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball By Mike Digiovanna, From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball \o7 Associated Press\f7
AMERICA'S CUP : Conner's Repaired Boat Wins, Then Draws a Protest By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baseball By Mike Digiovanna, From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Bennett in Line to Coach Wisconsin \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL DAILY REPORT : NIT : Real Life Wins Out Over Hoop Dream \o7 Associated Press\f7
Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
Doctors: Drugs Did Not Kill Reggie Lewis From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL DAILY REPORT : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Minor Injuries Hinder North Carolina \o7 Associated Press\f7
LOS ALAMITOS : Sialana Leaves One Hot Track for Another By Steve Schuelein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DFG Gives Lobster Rustlers a Good, Hard Lesson By Pete Thomas
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : While Spring Is in Air, Deep Snow on Ground By Bob Lochner
Henley Is Found Guilty By T.J. Simers and Susan Marquez Owen and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Just No Figuring Rasheed : Wallace Dominates but Also Perplexes for the Tar Heels By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Dollar Goes a Lot Further : Instead of Merely Learning From Edney, Sophomore Showing Teammates the Way By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When They Say Big Bill, They Don't Mean Walton By Mike Downey
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Beck to Beck? : He's Not Biggest Name on Arkansas, but He Might Be Key to Repeat Chances By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners' Proposal Brings Little Enthusiasm : Baseball: Fehr says counterproposal will be offered with hopes there is room for negotiation. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : Deadline Change Indicates Rams Closer to Settlement By T.J. Simers, From From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL : Umpire Watches Dodgers' Nomo Pitch, Sees a Problem By Bob Nightengale, From Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Marathon Course May Change By Jim Hodges
Harrick Spends Evening With Some Star Players By Tim Kawakami
COMMENTARY : How Second Act Plays Out Will Be Up to Tyson By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
Police Recover Boston Garden Banner \o7 Associated Press\f7
Red Wings Terrorize the Ducks By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starting Times Change for Four Duck Games
PRO FOOTBALL : Deadline Change Indicates Rams Closer to Settlement By T.J. Simers, From From Staff and Wire Reports
ANGELS : Ramirez's Father Picks Right Day to Watch Son Play By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Roundup
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Irvine Opens Sea View Play With a Rout By Michael Itagaki
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton Gets Past Woodbridge By Jon Clifford
ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Tops Fullerton in Tennis
CENTURY LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Matranga's Wave of Emotion Helps Power Orange Past Canyon By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Stevenson, Aliso Niguel Edge Laguna Hills By Tony Altobelli
No. 2 Marina Commits Five Errors in Loss
Volleyball Roundup
Softball Roundup
PREP NOTES : Orange High Rehires Bossenmeyer as Coach
PREP TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Edison Beats Esperanza; Streak Stays Alive By Matt Farmer
Prep Track And Field Roundup
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : USC Rallies to Defeat Titans, 7-4
Ventura Stretches Shutout Streak to 4 : Baseball: Cougars blank Rio Mesa, 7-0, and have posted 32 scoreless innings in a row. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Hit by Snow Flurries : Baseball: Catcher belts first two home runs of career to lead Long Beach State, 13-11. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walton Goes Through Woods for First Title : Golf: Pepperdine sophomore shoots a final-round 69, wins by three strokes over touted Stanford freshman. By Michael Weinreb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ball's Pitching Helps Camarillo Win, 1-0 : Softball: Freshman throws a no-hitter as the 10th-ranked Scorpions upset third-ranked Newbury Park. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kaplar Drives In Five Runs in Moorpark's 10-6 Victory
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Gets Some Help in Beating OCC
Gymnasts Pleasantly Surprise Rogers By Lon Eubanks
Umpire Blind to Realizing Shanahan Isn't Type to Step on Toes
Tom Cerasuolo Orange Coast, Freshman Baseball / Pitcher...
Golf Team Gets Share of Title
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Quinn Is the Difference This Season By John Weyler
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Gillies Perfectly Happy for Saugus
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : James Runs to Victories in Two Events and Hart Wins Foothill League Track Meet
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Gold Strikes for Granada Hills in 8-4 Victory Over Chatsworth
Girls
Boys
Ruter Is Named Women's Coach at Moorpark
Cured of Putting Yips, Gaston Turns Pro at 37 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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