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What happened on May 02, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW : Nothing New in Broadway Retelling of 'Waterfront' By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TELEVISION Latino Training Program Dropped: CBS confirmed... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : 'Frontline' Takes a Look at Power of Early Family Ties By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Sanchez's Obsessiveness Ultimately Boring By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : Canine Goes Country in Delightful 'Doggone' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Gilad Takes a Turn at Helm of Symphony By Timothy Mangan
MUSIC REVIEW : Lafayette Quartet: Masterful, Distinctive Music-Making By Herbert Glass
Weekend Box Office
Faking It to the Streets : Pop music review: Because L.A.'s sixth Fiesta Broadway was taped for a national special, only a handful of musicians played live. By Enrique Lopetegui, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Theater Review : 'Playing for Time': Music to Combat Nazi Horrors By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : California Wind Orchestra Pleads Case but Lacks Proof By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : Veterans Touch Tomorrow at Student Concert By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Too Close to Reality : TV and Film Industry Grapple With Storyline Sensitivity in the Aftermath of Oklahoma City Tragedy By Connie Benesch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Gump' Hits the Stores in a Big Way : Video: About 7 million copies of Paramount's Oscar-winning movie are sold in the first four days of release. It could become the top-selling non-animated title ever. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Llyn Foulkes Dusts Off Chip on His Shoulder By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 1995-96 chamber...
NEWS
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Rubbing Out the Stresses of the Day By Kathleen Doheny
RSVP : Former Diplomat Honored By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Was All in the \o7 Familia\f7 By Mark Ehrman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Unlikely Pair Writes the Wrongs in Life : ISABEL'S BED, A Novel \o7 by Elinor Lipman\f7 , Pocket Books, $20, 387 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DIVIDED LOYALTIES : Young Vietnamese Americans are torn between their parents' hatred of communism and a desire to help strengthen a nation they barely know By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collector's Got a Classic Case of Auto Motives By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Crime Doctor Is In : But Not Everyone Likes Prof. John DiIulio's Message: There Is No Big Fix By Nina J. Easton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bash 2,000 Years in the Making : Religion: Pilgrimages. Multimedia shows. Block parties. Christians have big plans for their own millennium celebrations. By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life at Warp Speed : Where do some people get the stamina to do \o7 everything\f7 ? Most come by it naturally. But unlike workaholics, 'staminacs' balance all areas of their lives. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who Knew Motherhood Could Hurt? By Pamm Higgins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Panic, Help for Anxiety Disorders Is Here
BODY WATCH : Child's Play : What with juggling acting careers and school, celebrity kids have to hard work at goofing off. That's where the fun-loving pros from Personal Edge come in. By Liz Brody, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Linda Ellerbee Finds a Circle of Support By Kathryn Bold
Gang Crackdown
Howard Cosell
Sedition
Cleaning the Environment
MTA's Plan
Baltic Countries
Farewell to Local Symphony Maestros
Stadium Scheme Foul From the Start
Inflated Bid Should Have Been Checked
HELPING HANDS: A Ventura firm has shipped off 1,200 pairs... By Lynne Barnes
IN THE WORKS?: The site has been unused for nearly three... By Henry Chu and Greg Miller and Beth Shuster and Isaac Guzman
OUT OF THE WOODS: In the bankruptcy era, University High... By Leslie Earnest and Greg Johnson and Jerry Hicks
Mandela Leaves Rally as Shots Fired \o7 Reuters\f7
Wives Succeed in Visiting 2 Americans Imprisoned in Iraq \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : FBI Director Playing Key Role in Oklahoma Probe By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethiopia Closes Its Embassy in Somalia \o7 Associated Press\f7
Workplace Diversity Efforts Thrive Despite Backlash : Business: Many firms overhaul programs to target all groups. Confrontational approaches fall out of favor. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Turning the House Inside Out : Utah's Enid Waldholtz isn't afraid to shake up the system. Some veterans have blanched, but she and the GOP's other feisty freshmen have earned unprecedented clout. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croat Offensive Shatters Peace; U.N. Forces Held By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search Narrows for Bomb Suspect : Manhunt: A new sketch is released of 'John Doe No. 2,' believed to be an accomplice in the Oklahoma City explosion. White Thunderbird leads to two names. By Sara Fritz and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mark Willes Named to Head Times Mirror : Media: Chairman Robert Erburu to retire. He says successor, a General Mills executive, has vision for 'next era of growth.' By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Hurt in Police Chase Can Sue, Court Says By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
U.S. Settles Case Against Daughter of Malcolm X By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Juror Released; Just 5 Alternates Left By Henry Weinstein and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schoenberg Heirs Plan to Take Collection From USC : Music: Move would end long feud over the composer's archives. Family seeks a new home for the materials. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Will Drop Endangered-Species Case Against Farmer By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Gives Orange County a Boost : Finances: Upper house passes slate of bills to help in bankruptcy recovery. But officials expect tough sledding for measures in politically charged Assembly. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faire Play : Festival's 16th-Century Fantasy Has a Life of Its Own as Community Theater By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Asked to Declare Prop. 187 Unconstitutional : Courts: Foes seek ruling without trial after state decides not to submit rules to implement anti-illegal immigration measure. Wilson aide assails tactic. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Vows to Put Tax Cut on State Ballot : Politics: Governor tells conservatives he will act if Legislature fails to pass 15% reduction. His slow recovery from throat surgery limits speechmaking. By Ronald Brownstein and Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Skeptical About Iran Embargo, Analysts Warn That It Could Bolster Hard-Liners : Mideast: Even emigre opponents of the Tehran regime doubt that the country's economy will suffer without U.S. trade. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE : Sailing Season Begins for Desperate Cuban Rafters By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROFILE : Arizona Sheriff Sticks to His Guns : Lawman makes a name for himself by attacking Brady law and backing militia groups. His words find favor at home. By Leo W. Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Switches, Cancels Liddy Talk at Party Fund-Raiser By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Rightist Cites 'Detestable Choice' in Vote : Politics: Le Pen refuses to endorse either Chirac or Jospin in Sunday's presidential election. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Won't Talk Medicare Cuts Without GOP Budget By Janet Hook and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chickenpox Vaccine Goes on Market \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fund Raising at USDA Is Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny : Inquiry: Probe looks at whether officials solicited co-workers for Clinton campaign and if donors were promoted. House hearing is also planned. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worldwide Worker Anger \o7 From Times Wires Services\f7
Mexicans Turn May Day Into Massive Protest : Latin America: With labor's annual parade canceled, more than 100,000 gather in the capital to denounce Zedillo's economic plan. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Governor Meets Kin of the Missing : Recovery: Some family members weep but none show anger at change in process. Heavy equipment will be used to try to retrieve bodies. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Blast Survivors Warned About TV Movie Deals : Tragedy: Oklahoma officials urge victims' families to get legal advice before signing away their rights. Solicitation scams probed by state. By Edwin Chen and Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FBI Clears Top Physicists of Passing A-Bomb Secrets : Weapons: Allegations in ex-KGB officer's book that Oppenheimer, Bohr, Fermi and Szilard had given postwar aid to Soviets provoked outrage. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Restores RICO Conviction of Ex-Attorney : Judiciary: Justices rule that the racketeering law extends to any business impacted by drug money. Decision strengthens reach of criminal statutes. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Overrules Banishment Sentences for Alaska Youths \o7 Reuters\f7
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Juror's Dismissal Sparks Media Frenzy By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Softball-Size Hail Damages Airline Fleet \o7 Associated Press\f7
Settlement With Creditors Up for OK By Greg Johnson and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Escapees in Custody, 2 Sought : Prisons: One is arrested in Newhall, the other at a Downtown hotel. Antonovich blasts the Sheriff's Department for jailbreak from Pitchess Honor Rancho. By Julie Tamaki and Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Bankruptcy Bills Pass Senate : Recovery: Key measures aim at helping the county raise cash. Others set limits on municipal investments. One providing for a state takeover is neutralized. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Ex-O.C. Worker Recovered From Rubble By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOND TICKER : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Grilled for Five Hours by Prosecutors
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Seeking in Vain to Replace Departing Counsel By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding the Perfect Candidate By Chris Foster
Spotlight
Notebook : El Toro Golfers Still Seeking Invitation to Their Own Party By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eric Valent Canyon, Senior Baseball/Center fielder The...
Windy Scofield Laguna Hills, Senior Softball/Pitcher Early...
Irvine's Ronson Decides to Focus on One Sport : Swimming: After one season, junior gives up water polo. By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
three times a STAR : Some Say Marcy Crouch, Who Plays Volleyball, Soccer and Softball for Marina, Is the Best Three-Sport Athlete in Orange County History By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEW DELHI : Poverty at the Summit
BERLIN : Marking Nazi Defeat
Environment : Rwanda's Parks May Be Another Casualty of War : Gorillas in the rain forest have been spared so far. But a crush of humanity and cattle threatens another preserve. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : China Makes Itself at Home in Hong Kong : The formal hand-over is more than two years away. But changes from Beijing are already transforming life in the British colony. By Maggie Farley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JERUSALEM : 'New Ideas' on Syria
TOKYO : Biting the 'Bullet'
Speaking Of: : World Health
Postscript : At Last, a Soviet Hero Gets Respect : Marshal Georgi Zhukov was demoted twice after leading victorious World War II forces. Now he is being honored with a medal, a monument and a museum. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Basics of the Basic Law in Hong Kong By Maggie Farley
Beijing and Hong Kong Squabble Over Legislature, Courts, Media By Maggie Farley
Voices of Hope and Doubt By Maggie Farley
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : David Tang : HONG KONG'S FLAMBOYANT 'EMPEROR' : 'I want to be an honest broker between China and the West,' says the businessman, who runs the elegant China Club and a clothing emporium. By Maggie Farley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethnic Discord : Kurds and Turks Play a Deadly Cat-and-Mouse Game at Border : Nature and politics conspire to thwart a permanent solution to the tensions. By Nicole Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Profit Taking Reins in Dow; Dollar Mixed From Times Wire Services
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Tom Elkin Announces He'll Quit July 1 as Chief of CalPERS Health Benefits Services From Times Wire Services
Company Town By James Bates
Company Town : Sokol Is Named Senior VP at Savoy Pictures
Company Town
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
* TDS Engineering in Westlake Village has been awarded a...
* Al Ryan has been named vice president of sales at Access...
Tandberg Cuts Prices on Tape Drives, Backup Kits Compiled by Jack Searles
First Interstate Completes Bank of A. Levy Takeover Compiled by Jack Searles
Cal Lutheran Schedules Courses for Entrepreneurs Compiled by Jack Searles
Business Newspaper, Trophy Firm Relocate Compiled by Jack Searles
Practical Peripherals Parent Has Operating Profit Compiled by Jack Searles
2nd-Quarter Foreclosures Fall 17% Countywide Compiled by Jack Searles
Ventura Medical Clinic's Education Program Cited Compiled by Jack Searles
Davstar Industries Ltd.: The Costa Mesa designer and...
Earle M. Jorgensen Co.: The privately held Brea metal...
Rockwell International Corp.: A federal bankruptcy judge...
OptimumCare Corp.: The Laguna Niguel psychiatric health...
FHP International Gets a New VP for Risk Management
US Facilities Corp. 1st-Quarter Profits Up Fivefold Over '94
Consumer Chief Jump-Starts Agency : Regulations: Ann Brown focuses the safety commission on protecting children by negotiating with the manufacturers. By Darlene Superville, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Southern California Bank Deal on Schedule
Technical Static Adds Fuzz to Europe's Telecom Networks : Communications: Hurdles are many--everything from developing standards to differing electric plugs--in move to link the many countries. From Bloomberg Business News
NEWS ANALYSIS : Rate Hikes Deserve Some Credit for an Economic Soft Landing By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Employee Rattles Armor All With Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Lights, Camera, Money : Hollywood Ups the Ante, Betting Big on Summer Films By Claudia Eller
Oil Prices Up on News of U.S. Embargo Against Iran : Energy: But the experts see minimal long-term impact on the market or U.S. firms that do business with Tehran. By Vicki Torres and Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FCC Likely to Delay Vote on Fox Proposal : TV: A plan to force Murdoch to restructure the stations to comply with foreign-ownership laws has come under fire. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Job Health Agency Caught in Tug of War From Associated Press
Smith Barney, Warburg Group May Merge : Securities: A takeover would give the New York-based firm a significant presence in Europe. From Times Wire Services
21 Executives Are Forced to Leave Barings : Securities: The departing officials include three closely associated with former trader Nicholas Leeson. From Bloomberg Business News
Government Investment Series Wins Loeb Award From a Times Staff Writer
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Consumers' Incomes, Spending Rise in March From Associated Press
AUTOS : U.S., Japan Remain Far Apart in Trade Talks From Reuters
First Interstate Plans Stock Repurchase By Thomas S. Mulligan
AUTOS : Spring Sales Are Off to a Cold Start : Reports: The U.S. figures, which include most makers, show a drop of 11.5% for April, 8.5% for the year to date. From Associated Press
Ford Recalls Cars for Tank, Seat Defects : Safety: Three of the company's '95 luxury sedans as well as '94 Mustangs are involved. No injuries have been reported. From Reuters
Company Town : HBO Takes a More Global View of TV : Strategy: International ventures have taken a back seat at the largest U.S. pay television firm. But that's changing. By Louise Mcelvogue, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stymied by Stereotypes? : Asian Americans See Glass Ceiling at the Big Three From Associated Press
Continental Announces Summer Fare Discounts From Associated Press
Mobil Corp. Announces Elimination of 4,700 Jobs : Corporate: The No. 2 U.S. oil company is continuing a worldwide restructuring aimed at keeping it competitive. From Associated Press
General Mills Coupon Settlement Decried : Consumers: Group opposes company's attempt to settle class action in offering public free boxes of cereal. From Bloomberg Business News
Diodes Posts Jump in Profit to $982,764 in 1st Quarter
Biopool's Earnings Slip to $153,845 in 1st Quarter
Dolco Packaging Reports Increase of 7% in Profit
Semtech Posts Profits of $569,000; Revenues Up 43%
American Pacific Posts 10% Rise in Earnings
IHOP's Profits Slide 21% on Severance Costs
Aerial Dogfight : 2 Valley Entrepreneurs Battle Over Who Holds the Advantage in Airborne Film Photography By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Adapting to Competition : Technology: Xircom is an innovator in connecting mobile computer users to their corporate networks. But it's resorted to layoffs as other firms invade its turf. By Lisa Leff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Styles on Video Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Nextel Will Acquire American Mobile Systems
3D Systems Plans a Reverse Stock Split
Pinkerton Reports Slight Rise in Quarter Earnings
Packard Bell Continues to Pace Domestic PC Sales
Simi Valley Firm Acquiring Contact International
Citadel to Sell 2.9 Million Shares in Fidelity Federal
Calnetics Calls Off Plans for Acquisition
Quake Victims Struggle to Reach Insurance Settlements By Ron Galperin
* Robert Scoville has been named senior vice president of...
La Conchita Garden Is Top Banana Again By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seed Company Unveils New Flower Colors By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefly: By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Group Is Contender for $100,000 Innovation Grant By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amwest Reports Drop in Quarterly Profit to $927,000
Syncor Earns $1 Million After 2 Quarters of Losses
WellPoint Earnings Down 3% for the Quarter
Remote Imaging Reports Tripling of Earnings
Tekelec Boosts 1st-Quarter Earnings to $1.47 Million
Fidelity Federal Bank Rebounds After Losses to Report Profit
Union Plans to Sue Can Maker Over Van Nuys Plant's Demise : Labor: Workers say Crown, Cork & Seal went back on a deal to reopen its quake-damaged facility in exchange for wage concessions of up to $5 an hour. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hard Work, Not Hardball, Is Secret of Their Success : Three Valley salespeople are top earners in their professions. But rather than pressure, their techniques include tirelessness, sympathy and patience. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Escapee Captured; 3 Remain at Large : Jailbreak: More than 50 deputies continue search for Pitchess Honor Rancho fugitives. Antonovich blasts Sheriff's Department. By Mark Sabbatini and Julie Tamaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Van Nuys Team Wins Science Title : Education: National Science Bowl championship goes to five students from high school's magnet program. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commuting by Bike Helps Clean the Air By Nona Yates
Hi. My name's Marcia and I'll be your prosecutor... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Democracy's Debt to Our Fringe Press : On Vietnam, the mainstream media echoed the official lies--a 'free press' that trod the line. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He first reported from Vietnam in 1964 for Ramparts magazine. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE GOP 'CONTRACT' : Save Our National Community : For 60 years, presidents of both parties have equated social security with national security, a precept worth salvaging. By Arthur S. Flemming, \o7 Arthur S. Flemming was secretary of health, education and welfare under President Eisenhower and U.S. commissioner on aging under Presidents Nixon and Ford. \f7
Restore the Civil Rights Act of 1964 : Congress should correct the Supreme Court's egregiously faulty interpretations. By Lino A. Graglia, \f7 and \o7 Lino A. Graglia is a professor at the University of Texas School of Law.
High Court Takes On Congress : Decision against guns-near-schools law raises a lot of eyebrows, especially on Capitol Hill
Nightmare With a Happy Ending : Police, friends, media and even strangers play roles in recovering a kidnaped baby
If You Seriously Want to Fight Terrorism . . . : New expanded embargo at least gives Clinton consistency
Van Nuys Team Wins Science Title : Education: National Science Bowl championship goes to five students from high school's magnet program. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Indicts 22 in Probe of Mexican Mafia : Crime: The action targets members and affiliates of the prison gang from its reputed godfather to street-level enforcers. Document paints a chilling picture of L.A. underworld. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Defends Crackdown on L.A. Gangs : Police: Williams tells South-Central audience that raids were not racially motivated. He denounces small group responsible for high percentage of crime. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. ELECTIONS / 10th COUNCIL DISTRICT : Sanders Raises Affirmative Action Issue By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST COVINA : Landfill Operator Sues City, Alleges Harassment
BURBANK : Man Pleads Not Guilty to Abducting Estranged Wife
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : FEMA Extends Post-Quake Rental Aid for 6 Months
Sale of Shuttered GM Plant in Van Nuys Reportedly Imminent By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Proposal for More Council Control of CRA Advances
LOS ANGELES : Panel OKs Protections for Abortion Clinic Workers
Mort Is Back in Town By Al Martinez
County Urged to Form Panel on Health Care Cuts : Budget: Supervisors take no action on plan targeting possible hospital closures. Board also hears complaints about state takeover of eight beaches. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Hear Plan to Level Ridge : Property: Neighbors and conservationists fiercely oppose 37-home project in the Santa Monica Mountains. Developer offers to scale down the tract. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monthly Report : What the bulk of April's mail concerned
Making A Difference in Your Community : Aiding Injured on Road to Independence By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Students to Compete in Creativity Contest By Steve Ryfle
Youth
TUSTIN : WWII Netherlands Liberation Event Set
SOUTH COUNTY : Benefit for Schools Is Set to Tee Off By Jeff Bean
Countywide : Feel Panicky? Clinic Is Anxious to See You By Lesley Wright
Orange County Almanac
CYPRESS : Forum on Retirement Financial Planning Set By Bill Billiter
Alice Clarke, Activist in Orange, Dies
Democrat Tries to Renew Feud With Dornan : Politics: Last fall's challenger again dredges up allegations of spouse abuse. The Republican calls it a money-raising ploy. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race Is On to Save South County Child Abuse Facility : Bankruptcy: CAST must raise $80,000 by month's end to keep Laguna Hills branch, which assists in child abuse investigations. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Failed to Control Costs, Report Says : Government: Efficiency study recommends privatization of services, second treasurer to watch over special districts. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Law Is a Tough Sell : Santa Ana Vendors Go to Court in Effort to Stop Enforcement of Restrictions on Their Trade By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura OKs Pay Increases Despite Projected Deficit : Government: The City Council's action is intended to bring wages in line with those of similar-size cities. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Fire Dept. May Not Receive Prop. 172 Funds : Finance: Local officials say state law may preclude the agency from sharing in money intended to aid public safety services. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Site Picked to Preserve History of Coastal Bunkers By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detecting a New Sense of Security at Courthouse : Public safety: Two metal detectors are installed at Ventura Hall of Justice to guard against potential violence in an area that handles the emotionally explosive family-law cases. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'It's Like Looking Down the Barrel of a Real Gun' : Police Say Cigarette Lighter Appeared to Be Revolver to Officer Who Killed Man By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corona Del Mar : Crosswalk Policy Makes Residents Cross By Holly J. Wagner
IRVINE : School District Weighs $2.2 Million in Cuts By Russ Loar
COSTA MESA : Water Board Orders Residency Review By Hope Hamashige
FULLERTON : Pool Backers Pool Efforts By Mimi Ko
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Parking Relief on Its Way By Debra Cano
Bombing at Home of Teamster Probed By Carlos V. Lozano
COSTA MESA : Release of 'Swinger' Parties Report Delayed By Hope Hamashige
FEMA Rental Aid Extended 6 Months By Chip Johnson
Phone Book Drive Will End Friday By Duncan Martell
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Revise Considered for Condo Parking Plan By Jeff Bean
CYPRESS : Members Sought for City Panels By Bill Billiter
THOUSAND OAKS : It's Due Day for Start of Library Move By Tracy Wilson
PORT HUENEME : Man Is Held After Bashing Windows By J.E. Mitchell
Sting to Target Conejo Valley, Moorpark Liquor Stores By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Builder Seeks OK for Condominium Plan By J.E. Mitchell
THOUSAND OAKS : GOP Caucus Backs Board of Education By Catherine Saillant
SIMI VALLEY : City Donates 5 Acres for YMCA Center By Sara Catania
LAGUNA BEACH : Team Gets Kick Out of Being State Champ By Leslie Earnest
Countywide : Mother Tells of How She Saved Her Drowning Twin Babies By Alan Eyerly
Judge Meets With Defense Team in Henley Case : Courts: Lawyers for co-defendant of former Ram player attend session amid allegations of improprieties on jury that convicted five men on cocaine trafficking charges. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Offers Incentives to Lure Growing Company--and 1,000 Jobs : Business: Special Devices Inc. will build new factory to manufacture air bag components. City, county and state officials worked to seal the deal. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Warhol Display at Mall Mixes Fame With Fortune : Thousand Oaks: Traveling exhibit blends art and commercialism in its stop at The Oaks shopping center. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inmate Escapes Low-Security Jail Near Irvine By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Opponents in Simi Valley's Llama Drama Suggest Compromise : Neighborhoods: Residents at odds over animal propose that lone beast be allowed to stay. Plan adds goats, rabbits, chickens to the mix. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Eric E. Burgess; British Army Veteran, Elks Ruler
Weeklong Spring Cleanup Begins in Downtown Ventura By Jeff Mcdonald
Doctors Criticize Plan for Merger of Hospitals as a Monopoly : Medicine: Some physicians say that if the chain that owns Los Robles takes over Westlake facility, it would eliminate competition and lower the standard of care. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Beach Police Stage Call for Pay Raise By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prison Break Too Close for Comfort : Castaic: Most North Bluffs residents are upbeat despite proximity to jail. But Sunday's escape still rattles nerves. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abandoned GM Plant in Van Nuys May Be Developed : Sale: Negotiations with potential buyers are expected to result in plans for an industrial and retail complex that could generate 1,000 jobs. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Team Takes Science Bowl Top Honors : Academics: Five students from magnet school defeat 300 competitors to earn a trip to Alaska. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Wins 31 State Journalism Awards By Frank Manning
CANOGA PARK : Businessman Fined Over Price Gouging By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
BURBANK : Mayor Vows to Hire City Ombudsman By Vivien Lou Chen
RESEDA : Police Put Happy Ending on Misfortune By Ed Bond
Library's Catalogue Computer Accessible By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
BURBANK : Airport Expansion Foes Named to Board By Vivien Lou Chen
Trial Against Zarian and Partners Delayed By Steve Ryfle
CALABASAS : City May Add 3 Jobs to Next Year's Budget By Frank Manning
Autry Museum Changes Its Name By Frank Manning
STUDIO CITY : Negotiations Delay Start of Parking Lot By Kay Hwangbo
SAN FERNANDO : Agency May Aid New Home Buyers By Tim May
FEMA Extends Rental Aid for Quake-Hit Homeowners : Assistance: Program deadline is pushed back to Jan. 17, 1996, after the agency receives complaints from two Valley lawmakers. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowner Leader Endorses Yaroslavsky : Sherman Oaks: Close's backing is valued in an area that proved difficult during the primary. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Committee OKs Hayden's School Bill : Education: Appropriations panel gives bipartisan support to one of two measures dealing with possible breakup of massive L.A. district. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Interview : CSUN Aid Director Says Federal Cuts Will Teach Wrong Lesson By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Police Protection Would Rise in New Palmdale Budget : Finances: Four civilian employees, including an anti-drug officer, would also be added under plan facing City Council. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Divers Fail to Find 2 Missing in Area Lake : Accident: Two people in boat that sank Sunday in Pyramid Lake were rescued, but two others have not been located. By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pair Had Little to Lose by Scaling Jail Fence : Fugitives: Carjacker, killer still at large had just received stiff prison sentences. Escape usually adds a year or less to term. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal to Alter Flight Path Upsets Some Residents in Santa Monica By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Agrees to Drop Endangered-Species Case Against Farmer By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills OKd in Senate Give Orange County a Boost By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Escapees Snared; 2 Still at Large : Jailbreak: One is found in Downtown L.A., another in a Santa Clarita field. Residents near Pitchess jail express fear for their safety. By Julie Tamaki and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
Mondesi Wakes Up Giants in 7-0 Loss : Baseball: Collision gets Dodgers off to bad start; they make four errors in an inning. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boskie Can Boast as Angels Win, 2-0 By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Knock the Super Out of Sonics : NBA playoffs: Ceballos, Van Exel and Divac lead 105-101 victory that gives L.A. 2-1 edge in series. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : No Bones About It, Orioles Suspicious After Loss From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Sharks Swim Near Western Playoff Spot From Associated Press
Perkins Switch Doesn't Wake SuperSonics : Pro basketball: He starts in place of Johnson, but the move fails to pay off as Seattle again faces first-round elimination. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time Ducks Lose to St. Louis, 5-3 By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA : Knicks Beat Cavaliers, One Point at a Time From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Distinguish Forum Makes a Fast Start By Bob Mieszerski
Price Will Take Time Off From Golf By Thomas Bonk, From Staff and Wire Reports
Football Michigan Coach Gary Moeller was suspended with...
Lakers Knock the Super Out of Sonics : NBA playoffs: Ceballos, Van Exel and Divac lead 105-101 victory that gives L.A. 2-1 edge in series. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Doesn't Have Writer's Block When It Comes to These Fans By Jim Hodges
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Marlins Lose Reliever Harvey for Season \o7 The Associated Press\f7
Two-Thirds Effort Too Little for Ducks By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Injury Doesn't Push Holmes Off Course By John Weyler
Krygier Retains Zeal Despite Playoff Blues : Ducks: Former Capital winger has scored at least one point in four consecutive games. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Nomo to Get a Taste of Candlestick By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Dispute at First: Umpires Change Call By Mike Digiovanna
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Claims Softball Title
Cypress, Rancho Santiago Contend for Baseball Title By Steve Kresal
PREP ROUNDUP : Fifth Game No Contest as No. 1 Artists Defeat Oilers By Michael Itagaki
TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : Poetic Justice for In Character? By Bill Christine
Prep Roundup
Three Losses Cost Titans in Polls By Lon Eubanks
Football University President James Duderstadt announced... From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany Steve Millen of Newport Beach was in intensive... From Staff and Wire Reports
Umpires Returning to Work : Baseball: Owners end the four-month lockout after a five-year contract that raises salaries 25% to 37.5% is accepted. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Knock the Super Out of Sonics : Game Late, but Lakers Are Early By Mike Downey
Don't Bet the House in This Old Kentucky Home By Jim Murray
Delayed Payoff: De La Hoya Collects for Barcelona Saturday in Las Vegas By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruelas Brothers Stop Selling Candy and Find the Sweet Science in Gym By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SHOWDOWN: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE DE LA HOYA-RUELAS FIGHT : OSCAR DE LA HOYA : 'I Don't Deserve Any Criticism' By Tim Kawakami
THE SHOWDOWN: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE DE LA HOYA-RUELAS FIGHT : RAFAEL RUELAS : 'Raphael' & Co. Arrive in Las Vegas By Chris Dufresne
Crow Likely Trabuco Hills Football Coach By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Calvary Chapel Wrestlers Choose Colleges
Mater Dei Soccer Coach Goes to Rancho Santiago
Sacramento Gives St. Jean 3-Year Contract \o7 Associated Press\f7
Baseball / Daily Report : Angels
Bullfrogs Trade Former Playoff MVP to Phoenix By Michael Itagaki
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