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What happened on May 05, 1995
NEWS
A Gun, a Child, a Second Chance By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : New Crash Tests Raise Questions on Safety By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : To Sum It All Up, It's Fun With Fractals : CHAOS IN WONDERLAND: Visual Adventures in a Fractal World \o7 by Clifford A. Pickover\f7 ; St. Martin's Press $29.95, 302 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Crowded Field to Get More So By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
THE GOODS : What If JFK Hadn't Been Killed? Game Asks By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High Asks: What Irritates You Most About Adults?
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : What Teachers Say Isn't Always What I Hear By Seung Yi, \o7 Seung Yi is a student at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Accolade\f7
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : I'm an Atheist and Proud to Be One By Ruth Murray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Ruth Murray is a sophomore at University High School in Irvine\f7
A Rover That's Out of This World By Jeff Schnaufer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And Now, a Different Take on the Waco Experience By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A World Gone Mad : Tyree Guyton battled the sadness of Detroit--and his own life--by turning abandoned homes into canvases. His latest attempt at redemption is the O.J. House By Duane Noriyuki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Just Say No : It had to Happen. In an era of heightened consumer awareness, wary shoppers can turn to Boycott Quarterly, By Susan G. Hauser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mideast Harmony
Curbing Federal Police Power
Daughters at Work
Militia
Debate Over Tort Reform
Water Fluoridation
LONG BEACH : Queen Mary Looks to Rebound Rest of Year
Memorial Service for Times' James Wilson
Breast Implant Settlement in Peril : Courts: Flood of legal claims and a threat by Dow Corning to file for bankruptcy protection may jeopardize the proposed $4.23-billion fund. By Henry Weinstein and David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEW DUKE: UC Irvine is losing its most well-known Program... By Jerry Hicks
Search Turns Up All but 2 Blast Victims By Richard A. Serrano and Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wilson Flap Underscores Shifting Political Standards : Issues: Public demands consistency from officials. But voters' capacity to pardon is well-documented. By Dan Morain and Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Simpson Defense Presses Police Conspiracy Claim : Courts: Lawyer focuses on alleged missing blood. But chief forensic chemist says amount is exaggerated. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Camp Seeks to Limit Damage on Immigrant Issue By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whistle-Blowers Win $1.2 Million in MTA Case By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Close Clinton Aide Targeted in Whitewater By John M. Broder and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Cutting Medical Costs--or Corners? : Joyce Ching's death from cancer at 34 is about to put HMO payment practices on trial. Lawsuit claims system rewarded her doctors for skimping on tests; they deny wrongdoing. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Investigates Northrop Over Navy Aircraft Projects : Defense: Allegations of false testing and billing prompt federal raid. Firm says it doesn't understand probe. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breast Implant Settlement in Peril : Courts: Flood of legal claims and a threat by Dow Corning to file for bankruptcy protection may jeopardize the proposed $4.23-billion fund. By David R. Olmos and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teachers Speak Out in Favor of Reading Aloud : Education: Convention focuses on increasingly controversial method, sometimes criticized as replacing phonics. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Minors Could Lose Court Funds Invested in O.C. Pool : Bankruptcy: County's advisers are urging judges not to spare children's settlements from the losses. One official calls that plan unacceptable. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Uphold Surgeon's Conviction : Law: State Supreme Court makes key ruling on attorney- client privilege. Case involves a doctor found guilty of hiring thugs to assault his ex-wife. By Ken Ellingwood and Maura Dolan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Women Voters League Accused of Liberal Bias By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Disclosure's Timing Hurts Wilson : Past employment of illegal immigrant housekeeper puts another burden on governor, who is already hard-pressed to justify his record on taxes and abortion, GOP insiders say. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
House's Ice Deliveries Kick the Bucket By Gebe Martinez
Clinton Should Avoid 'Western Politeness' on Chechnya, Russian Says By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ARGENTINA : Ex-Nazi Officer to Be Extradited for Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Regime Vows to Send Spent Fuel to Russia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EUROPE : V-E Day Events Present Paradox for German Psyche : Anniversary stirs debate over whether Allied victory was a defeat or a liberation from tyranny under Hitler. Nation's neighbors fear revisionist view that might lead to repeat of the past. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Asia Meeting Ends With Big Promises : Summit: Leaders vow to reduce trade barriers by December--and social woes by the year 2000. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : In Crucial U.S. Visit, Rabin to Bring 'New Ideas' for Peace : Mideast: Israeli leader seeks help advancing Syrian talks that leave his own people increasingly nervous. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Turkish Troops Said to Be Out of Iraq : Mideast: Ankara's army says it killed 555 Kurdish militants and lost 61 soldiers. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Labor Scores Big in British Local Councils Vote From Associated Press
Croatian Troops Reportedly Mass on New Fronts : Balkans: Government forces clash with rebel Serb holdouts during mop-up operations in recaptured enclave. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Senators Disagree Over Foster Vote By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun-Proponent Senator Calls for Disarming Parks, Forestry Officers From Associated Press
Former Aide Says Cleric Urged Him to Kill Mubarak From Reuters
When the Messenger Hates the Message : Profile: Ray Blakeney updates families of the dead and missing and tells the media of latest developments. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day of Death Is Remembered at Kent State From Associated Press
Court Agrees to Rule Swiftly on Prop. 187 By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Republicans Suffer Setback on Bill to Limit Suits By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUT OF HIS LEAGUE: Jim Pacheco got to officiate seven... By Lynne Barnes
Nest Stops Bullet Trains \o7 Associated Press\f7
SOFTBALL STAR: Junior catcher Scia Maumausolo, one of the... By Abigail Goldman
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Home Sales Plunge 40% as Bankruptcy Pains Worsen By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breast Implant Settlement in Peril : Courts: Flood of legal claims and a threat by Dow Corning to file for bankruptcy protection may jeopardize the proposed $4.23-billion fund. By David R. Olmos and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Supervisor Silva Joins Measure R Foes : Politics: First board member to openly oppose tax hike attends strategy session. Popejoy, legislators react angrily. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Woman Says Skepticism of Settlement Was Justified By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Analyst, 24, Felled by Bad Heart
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Speaker Agrees to Speed Up O.C. Recovery Bills By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mad for Madonna : Dan Gore calls his 'Blonde Exhibition' impersonation show an affectionate tribute to the celebrity entertainer. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Does It His Way : Guitarist John Morell, known for his work with drummer Shelly Manne, stands on his own merits with his new quartet, playing only his own music. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
The Tears of Oppression : Josefina Lopez bases her play, 'Unconquered Spirits,' on the 'Crying Woman' legend. But in the end, her characters' fighting spirit prevails. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
Mean Streets of Old : 'The Ring' delves into the rough and tumble of New York's Irish immigrant life. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER REVIEW : A Comedy That Courts Disaster By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aluminum's Precious Past : Bonita Campbell and William Freeman collect 'Depression silver' gift ware, furnishings and jewelry. The items are part of a CSUN exhibit. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
A Softer Touch for the Prom By Rebecca Howard, \o7 Rebecca Howard writes regularly about fashion for The Times. \f7
Limos With an Attitude : Bill Koegler's old stretch station wagons may not be glamorous --but they're affordable and fueled by fun. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rebel of Indonesian Dance : Bagong has both garnered praise and stirred controversy for incorporating a world of influences in his choreography. By Gail S. Tagashira, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Pop Music Charts
Sizable Savings in Designer Shoes : Big-name footwear in range of styles is priced from $9.95 to $79.95 at new Northridge store. By Geri Cook
Time to Switch Gears : Bill Norton will retire after three decades of selling obsolete Ford pieces from push rods to pistons. By Art Fein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Art Fein is a Hollywood free-lance writer. \f7
Rigged for Relaxing : Sailing classes offered for kids and adults at Castaic and Westlake lakes promise to be instructional and tension-free. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Old and New in One Cool Cantina By Maki Becker
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Lavish Challenge : You need an attack strategy at the elaborate, impressive brunch at Cafe Sierra in the Universal City Hilton. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life! \f7
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : A 'Kiss' That's Just What You Expected : Romance With Kline and Ryan Is More Like a Peck on the Cheek By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'23rd Floor' Provides Its Own Laugh Track . . . Ba-Dum-Bum : Theater review: Howard Hesseman is a standout in Neil Simon's play about a comedy team firing off quips. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK Cinco de Mayo Plea: The family of slain \o7... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Search and Destroy': A Dark Comedy With Punch By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'the earth' Revolves Around a Moving Spiritual Odyssey By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bride' Weds Disappointment With Love By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Charming 'Nina' Could Use More Depth By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Interactive 'Ride' a Trip Into Atari-Land By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bluesy Bryant Plays L.A. After 30 Years By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Rome Chamber Ensemble Presents Familiar Works By Timothy Mangan
DANCE REVIEW : Aboriginal Culture Endures in 'Dreaming' By Lewis Segal
MUSIC REVIEWS : Early Music Program From Savall, Company By Herbert Glass
Search for New L'Orangerie Chef Is Over By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Mishmash of Asian and Mediterranean By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : KMFDM Set Doesn't Live Up to Expectations By Richard Cromelin
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Movies for Mothers: 'Psycho,' Anyone? By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Innocence Resurrected in 'Forever Plaid' By Philip Brandes
Esoteric 'Night Coil' a Dazzling Puzzle By Philip Brandes
'Stretching My Skin' a Painful Experience By Philip Brandes
'Pitz & Joe' a Play of Self-Discovery By Scott Collins
'Gods': An Uneven Satire on Television By Scott Collins
Masquerading as 'Vanity' Fare : Misfits and Peculiar Beauties Populate Deborah Brown's Mindscape By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Poor Artistic Choices Ground 'Bye Bye Birdie' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LACMA's Zaire Art Exhibition a Brotherly Act By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
First Crop of Arts Winners at CalArts : Awards: Alpert honors, based primarily on artistic merit, also give an edge to those responsive to the role of the artist in society. By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Squeezing Out a Living : Music: In Russia, accordionist Nikolai Tarasov was famous. He'll show O.C. audiences why Saturday. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commentary : Meeoow: O.C. Arts Going to the 'Cats' By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Bayan \f7 Accordion: No Joke By Benjamin Epstein
Music, Art Top Bill at 'Gogh Van' Fest
BUSINESS
Airlines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Do U-Turn in Last Hour; Bonds Rally From Times Wire Services
Germany's Hoechst to Buy U.S. Drug Maker : Acquisitions: Deal for Marion Merrell Dow is latest in wave of mergers in the industry. This one is worth $7.1 billion. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Watch : Looking to the Past, Some See Signs a Big Boom Is on the Way By Tom Petruno
Hilton Hotels May Be on Verge of Shedding Non-Casino Operations By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Offers Murdoch a Way Out on Broadcast Ownership Rule By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reebok Agrees to Pay $9.5 Million to Settle Charges of Price Fixing : Retail: FTC trumpets proposed settlement as example of newly aggressive antitrust stance. Funds would go to states. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
April Orange County Home Sales Slide 40% : Real estate: Experts blame the 'psychological impact' of the bankruptcy for the decline. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas Moves to Crack Down on Houston Bond Brokers : Finance: The action against Government Securities came after complaints from buyers. From Bloomberg Business News
Government Will Institute New Way of Measuring GDP From Reuters
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Electric Car Pleases Drivers but Range Worries Some : Automobiles: Testers say GM's Impact met their daily driving needs 83% of the time. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Mirror Picks Oglesby as Editor of Allentown Paper From Times Staff and Wires
TWA May Return to Travel Agent Commission Standards From Associated Press
Retailers Tote Up a Lackluster April : Sales: Disappointing numbers are the latest sign that the economy may be slowing. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Airlines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Do U-Turn in Last Hour; Bonds Rally From Times Staff and Wire Services
FDA Orders Retesting of Avanti Plastic Condom \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
2 Medical Tests Clear FDA Panels: Food and Drug... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Study Criticizes Drug Prescriptions: Doctors are... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Consumer Giant Plans Expansion: Colgate-Palmolive Co. said... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Company Town \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town : At Long Last, MCA Is Ready to Take On the Market in Asia : Music: The company is involved in a rapid and ambitious expansion plan to open seven more offices. By Maggie Farley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Company Town : It's a Big Deal, and It's Still Cooking By Claudia Eller and Chuck Philips
Company Town
Company Town : Turner Pictures, Every Join in Production Deal
Trimedyne Inc.: The Irvine medical laser manufacturer said...
69% Rise in FHP Quarterly Profit Reflects TakeCare Acquisition
Advantage Life Sues 5 Firms Over Deal
REAL ESTATE : Century 21 Begins 'Lean on Me' Television Advertising Campaign Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Odetics Deep in the Red for First Time in 26 Years : Sales: Anaheim firm reports $4.7 million in losses for fiscal 1995. More than 100 jobs have been cut. By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Home Sales
Tri-Lite Inc.: The Irvine lighting equipment manufacturer...
Regency Health Services Inc.: The Tustin operator of...
Pacific Gulf Properties: The Newport Beach real estate...
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
InVitro International: The Irvine product safety testing...
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Magazine Uses Research to Help Beat Competition From Associated Press
Largo Vista to Sell Chinese Firm Interest
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Your honor, we ask for the dismissal of fans in Rows 1... By Steve Harvey
New Yaroslavsky Aide Takes Off Gloves and Comes Out Swinging By Marc Lacey and Hugo Martin John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. WATCH Ryan's Express
It's Time, Mr. Wilson, for Some Reassessment : Politicizing of illegal immigration issue shouldn't continue
Keener Eye on Hatemongers
No Death-by-Committee : Foster nomination must not be denied a vote of the full Senate
Long, Grim Oklahoma Days, Then Hot Showers and Smiles : WORKING PEOPLE / SEARCH AND RESCUE \f7 and \o7 WAYNE IBERS is a paramedic, a captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department and head of training for the department's Urban Search and Rescue unit No. 1, which went to Oklahoma City the day after the April 19 bombing. The unit returned to its base in Pacoima on Monday. Ibers spoke with JAMES BLAIR about this disaster and the emotional roller coaster of his job.
Manning's Out, but Who Got Burned? : Public service: An effective fire chief was sacrificed for no good reason. By Robert S. Wolfe, \o7 Robert S. Wolfe, a Los Angeles appellate lawyer, is a board member of the Consumer Protection Fund and the Center for Law in the Public Interest. and \f7
Wilson Owes the State a Fully Served Governorship : Politics: Making a run for the White House now would put Democrats in charge and cancel his promising agenda. By Michael D. Antonovich, \o7 Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is a former chairman of the California Republican Party. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON DIVERSITY : California Dreamin' on Cinco de Mayo : For all its problems, this is still the golden state of opportunity where Mexican roots nurture American success. By Jose Antonio Burciaga, \o7 Jose Antonio Burciaga is a Northern California writer, the author of "Drink Cultura" and "Spilling the Beans," to be published in June by Joshua Odell Editions, Santa Barbara\f7
Obituaries
Swinging Grandfather Is Having His Fling With Fame By Dana Parsons
Outpouring of Aid Greets Janitor's Tale : Minimum wage: Subject of article on difficulties of living on $4.25 an hour gets a new job and other assistance. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot Pads : Some Malibu Homeowners Are Choosing to Rebuild With Non-Combustible Materials By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D.A. Says System Needs a Shake-Up By Bill Boyarsky
Officials Seek Compromise on Fire Panelist's Removal : City Hall: Department critic Leslie Winner defies mayor's request to quit. Council hopes to avoid a bitter fight. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abuse Inquiry Targets Pasadena's Ex-Chief : Domestic violence: The girlfriend of former Police Department head accused him of beating her but later recanted. He is now living in Virginia and has declined to comment. By Richard Winton and Chip Jacobs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GRANADA HILLS : Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Endangering Child
PASADENA : Police Seek Witnesses to Hit-and-Run of Tourist
Q & A \o7 Marilyn J. Jensen recently retired as the elected city clerk of Orange, a position she held for 16 years. City leaders said they will miss Jensen, who moved to Orange with her husband in 1954 and began working for the city in 1966. She recently spoke with Times correspondent Lesley Wright about some of the changes she witnessed during her years in the city\f7
NEWPORT BEACH : Schools Enrolling Kindergartners for Fall By Holly J. Wagner
More Delays for Subdivision Along Canyon : Land use: Councilman sends developer's scaled-back proposal to committee for more review. Opponents say that only a promise not to build on mountain ridge will appease them. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
LOS ANGELES : LAPD, Rental Firm to Offer Free Rides to Party-Goers
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Missing Pilot May Be Lost at Sea, Civil Air Patrol Says
CENTURY CITY : Ex-City Official Found Guilty of Soliciting Bribe
LOS ANGELES : Part of City Hall Evacuated After False Bomb Scare
UNIVERSAL CITY : Texaco Destroying Ecuador's Rain Forest, Protesters Say
Orange County Almanac
MISSION VIEJO : KSBR Radio Plans Drive for Donations By Jeff Bean
Grand Jury Investigating Testimony About 1990 LAPD Shootings : Police: The federal panel is looking at whether officers lied in court about the killings of three robbery suspects by elite unit. Union official calls it a witch hunt. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Dogged Run for Mayor : Farley Pledges a 'Tree in Every Yard' While Opponents Say He's Barking Up Wrong Tree By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commuters Mount Up for Bike Day : Pollution: Thousands of drivers pedal to work, but noted cyclist Mayor Riordan takes his car because of a meeting. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics Meets Prayer at Local Observances By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Hardship Shapes Ideas at Conference on Aging By Peter Roberson and Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Gets 29 Years to Life in Friend's Slaying By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening of Clinic Brings Relief to Area : Oxnard: County-run Magnolia Family Care Center provides health services near La Colonia. More than 1,000 patients a month are expected. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 172 Petition Drive Declared a Success : Public safety: More than 47,000 signatures are gathered, enough to force a special election on use of the tax revenue. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA/OXNARD : Colleges to Honor Cinco de Mayo By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Family Holds Hope for Missing Pilot By Catherine Saillant
VENTURA : Work Begins on New Psychiatric Hospital By Jeff Mcdonald
PORT HUENEME : Council Raises Fees on Range of Services By Lisa M. Bowman
Cleanup Day to Have Bins for Large Items By Lisa M. Bowman
VENTURA : Public Invited to Police Block Party By Duncan Martell
CAMARILLO : Students Get a Trash Course in Recycling By Lisa M. Bowman
Cities to Examine Library Aid Options By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Man Pleads Guilty to Bludgeoning Boy By Dwayne Bray
Board Urged to Oppose Initiative By Carlos V. Lozano
MOORPARK : Students Tapped for Florida Competition By Scott Hadly
D.A. Looking Into Payments to Councilman : Moorpark: Scott Montgomery denies taking any loan from an official of G.I. Industries and says he is not aware of any inquiry. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Student Stabbed in Neck During Fight on Thousand Oaks Campus : Crime: Neither high school teen-ager is seriously hurt, officials say. A 17-year-old is arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall. By Tracy Wilson and Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * Norman Francis Gallagher; Former Postmaster
Obituaries
Freeway Relief on Way : Flyover Should Ease Frustrations at Interchange By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Revives Gionis' Conviction on Attack on Pair : Ruling: State panel says doctor's remark to lawyer about Aissa Wayne was not confidential. Case awaits appellate decisions. By Ken Ellingwood and Maura Dolan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Edison Workers Are Overcome by Chemical Odor in Huntington By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo to Accent Cultural Awareness By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSSMOOR : Closed Day-Care Site's Pupils Are Relocated, District Says By Russ Loar
IRVINE : 'Castle' Owners Need to Finish by May 19 By Russ Loar
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Couple Tied Up; Men Ransack House, Flee By Thao Hua
Cypress : College Students Offer Thanks for Program By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON : Prosecutor Appointed to Bench By David Reyes
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Reaching Out to Victims of Blast By Hope Hamashige
LAGUNA BEACH : City Backs Farmers Market Plan By Leslie Earnest
Countywide : 1,000 Forgo the Auto to Observe Bicycle Commute Day By Alan Eyerly
Countywide : High School Jazz Bands Facing Off at Festival By Holly J. Wagner
Santa Ana : Henley Co-Defendant's Lawyer Seeks New Trial By Susan Marquez Owen
WESTMINSTER : Police Identify Man Killed at Laundermat By Mark Pinsky
SAN CLEMENTE : SDG&E Will Settle Old Accounts for Half By Jeff Bean
SANTA ANA : Robber Convicted in Motorist's Death By Ken Ellingwood
SANTA ANA : Mater Dei Names Murphy as Principal
Countywide : Advocates for Disabled Can Expand Lawsuit By Susan Marquez Owen
O.C. Rescue Team Welcomed Back From Oklahoma City : Assistance: Members close the book on a highly emotional experience: 'The people there were so nice.' They are greeted with warmth and applause by relatives and friends. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Phone Fantasy' Owner Says Former Employees Stole Customers By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Placentia Bond Sales in Works as Last-Ditch Action By Holly J. Wagner Holly J. Wagner..Bd: Special To The Times
Victims Are at Heart of National Day of Prayer : Beliefs: A religious gathering of about 15 people at the Civic Center in Santa Ana was part of the public events throughout the country. By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Delegates Join White House Conference on Aging By Lisa Richwine, STATES NEWS SERVICE
CSUN President Seeks New Vision : Education: Blenda Wilson says the school must redefine its goals to confront a multitude of challenges. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Animal : Canine Candidate in Running for Honorary Mayor By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance Canceled:
U.S. Panel Probes Testimony on 1990 LAPD Shootings By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT : Both Candidates Win Key Endorsements By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Scale Building to Protest Oil Drilling : Demonstration: Three climb a Texaco high-rise, saying the firm destroyed rain forests. Company downplays the claim. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANOGA PARK : Private Boiz to Bring Message to Hope Chapel By Alicia Wagner
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Unity a Lasting Legacy of Cinco de Mayo By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AGOURA : Restrictions Sought on Fantasy Island By Timothy Williams
VAN NUYS : Self-Defense Class for Women Offered By Tim May
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Merchant Fined for Price Gouging By Jeannette Desantis
VAN NUYS : Man Charged in Holdups of Teens By Nicholas Riccardi
TUJUNGA : Postal Program Leaves Its Stamp on Elementary By Ed Bond
Free Rides Offered to Partyers Tonight By Douglas Alger
Bull Creek Area May Get Its Own ZIP Code By Marc Lacey
Study Links Quake to Rise in Deaths by Heart Disease By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim Identified in Mulholland Drive Off-Road Accident By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evening High School at Risk for Lack of Interest : Education: Plan for night classes was created as a solution to crowding, but students are hesitant to embrace the change. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pointing Gun Shot by Officers, Police Say
Ex-City Official Guilty of Bribery
Supervisors Delay Action on Road to Dump By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Woman, 24, Found in Lake
Shopping Center Decision Appealed
Officials Seek Compromise on Fire Panelist's Removal : City Hall: Department critic Leslie Winner defies mayor's request to quit. Council hopes to avoid a bitter fight. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORWALK : Construction Begins on 20-Screen Theater
6 Arrests Offer a Glimpse Into Software Piracy : Computers: Raids netted more than $4.7 million in goods, the largest cache of counterfeit Microsoft programs found in the United States. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Tennis In other matches, Anke Huber of Germany breezed... \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
AMERICAN LEAGUE : Appier Solves the Twins, 6-0 From Associated Press
U.S. Women Prepare to Defend World Cup Title By Steven Goff, WASHINGTON POST
COMMENTARY : Talkin Man Is the Horse to Beat Saturday By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
A's Fight Back and Win, 9-6 : Baseball: Davis ignites brawl after Angels blow early lead as bullpen reverts to its old form. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There May Be New Spirit at Wrigley Field By Paul Netter
It's Simple as ABC as Lukas Quickly Changes His Tune By Larry Stewart
PGA Tour Rookie Comes Out of Storms as Co-Leader From Staff and Wire Reports
NCAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA Faces Ball State in Semifinal By Eric Branch
TRACK AND FIELD : USC-UCLA Meet Has New Look By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets (Grand) Slam Expos on Switch From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Royals Find Ace in Appier From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Agrees to 3-Year Deal By Mike Digiovanna
Hornets Can't Catch the Bulls at Four and Bow Out : NBA playoffs: Charlotte misses two last-second shots and Chicago advances with 85-84 victory. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Knicks Win, Resume Rivalry With Pacers From Associated Press
Choiniere Tries an Old Trick in a New Car By Shav Glick
This Team Can Play in Any Neighborhood By Mike Downey
Van Exel Spurs Lakers' Advance : NBA playoffs: He scores 34 points and leads rally as L.A. sends Seattle to its second first-round shocker in a row, 114-110. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moeller Bows Out as Michigan Coach : College football: Resignation follows a drunken incident that the athletic director says tarnishes the university's image. From Associated Press
She's Not Just Along for the Ride By Jim Murray
Chief, Cook . . . and Trainer : Joe Goossen Is in the Ruelas Brothers' Corner--Both in and Out of the Ring By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cup Fever Runneth Over : New Zealand Is Obsessed With Winning the America's Cup--and Taking the Wind Out of Dennis Conner's Sails By Rich Roberts, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trojans Hire Former Bruin Bibby as Parker's Assistant By Lonnie White
After First Round, Karl in Final Jeopardy : Pro basketball: Seattle coach is tired about hearing how his job is on the line because of two consecutive quick playoff eliminations. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gentry's Stint as Heat Coach Is a Short One \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE SHOWDOWN / BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE RUELAS-DE LA HOYA FIGHT : OSCAR DE LA HOYA : For the First Time, Tapes and a Plan By Tim Kawakami
THE SHOWDOWN / BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE RUELAS-DE LA HOYA FIGHT : RAFAEL RUELAS : He'll Let His Fists Do the Talking By Chris Dufresne
Second-Highest Pick Six at Hollywood: $620,691.80 By Bob Mieszerski
Lukas Given Outside Chances if He Wants to Win the Derby : Draw: Serena's Song gets Post No. 13, Timber Country No. 15 and Thunder Gulch No. 16. Dazzling Falls on rail. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Esperanza Rallies With Five Runs in Seventh to Edge Los Alamitos
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Ends Corona del Mar's Sea View Dominance By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL / CENTURY LEAGUE : Foothill Clinches Share of Title By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK AND FIELD / SUNSET LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Esperanza Boys, Girls Win Titles By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Girls, El Toro Boys Win Titles By Melanie Neff
Prep Track And Field Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Rengel Leads Valencia to Orange League Swimming Title
Basketball . . . .Two former coaches from the... From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Starts Quickly, Routs Orange Coast, 20-3 By Steve Kresal
Southern California Leads Tennis Regional
Community College Roundup
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Boskie Injured in Brawl With A's By Mike Digiovanna
Chili Gets the Deal He Wanted By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Trading Class for Cash by Clearing Jets' Departure By Mike Penner
THE PREPS : Cotton Will Leave Mater Dei : High school: Highly touted sophomore has begun the application process to attend Bellflower St. John Bosco. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garrido to Have Surgery to Repair Ruptured Tendon By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivette Measuring Season in Lessons : Baseball: Long Beach State pitcher tries to lead by example. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Kennedy Repays Old Debt : Quarterfinals: Golden Cougars quickly dispatch San Pedro with buss goodby in 4-A quarterfinals. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quiet Thunder : CSUN High on Low-Key Maumausolo and Her Noisy Bat By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Mining 49er Coaching Fields : Basketball: Two former Long Beach State assistants are finalists for CSUN women's post. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Again Acquires Orange County Stock : Basketball: Golden West guard Rhoden joins Orange Coast's Morbley in signing with Matadors. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Centeno Gets Real Spanking : Baseball: El Camino Real roughs up Birmingham pitcher on his birthday, 11-5. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Strike Call: Pacheco's Out, Looking : Baseball: Oxnard umpire finds serving as big-league replacement has pleasures, pitfalls. By John Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Pierce Ties Up Share of WSC South Division Title, 15-5
Pierce Makes Another Final Foray in Volleyball
Hart Needs Fast Cash to Carry Off Football Trip to Hawaii
ROUNDUP : Oak Park Has High Time, Wins Tri-Valley Title
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Freshman Avila Betters Elders in 2-1 No-Hit Win Over Monroe
World Cup Defender Caligiuri to Join Salsa : Soccer: Former UCLA player plans to donate salary to bombing victims. By Bob Rohwer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Westlake Gets the Most From Least in 19th, 1-0
Boldroff Finger-Paints Oak Park Masterpiece : Softball: Despite injury to pitching hand, she pulls Eagles into tie for second place with Fillmore, 2-1. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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