What happened on April 30, 2000

OPINION

How U.S. Can Rebuild Mexico Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition."
Republicans
Election
710 Freeway Extension
Cuban Boy
The Morning After: Is It All Over but the Shouting? Roger C. Altman, Roger C. Altman is the founder of Evercore Partners, an investment bank, and served as deputy secretary of the Treasury in the first Clinton administration
Killing
Asian Votes
Valley Voters Need to Hear a Case for Staying in Los Angeles TOM HOGEN-ESCH, Tom Hogen-Esch, a doctoral candidate in political science at USC, was a researcher for the Elected Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission
Small Airports
A Misdirected Missile Defense Plan
Medical School
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, So Don't Do It ROBERT W. HAHN, Robert W. Hahn is director of the American Enterprise Institute-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies and is a consultant to Microsoft
Why Antilabor L.A. Embraced the Striking Janitors Marc B. Haefele, Marc B. Haefele, an LA Weekly columnist and staff writer, is co-host of the KPFK morning show "Up for Air."
Defying Hate, Ignorance and Intolerance BRIAN O'LEARY BENNETT, Brian O'Leary Bennett is a member of the executive committee of the California Republican Party and a George W. Bush delegate to the Republican National Convention
Fire Clearance
Relax the Ban on Gay Blood Donors Douglas Starr, Douglas Starr, co-director of the science journalism program at Boston University, is the author of "BLOOD: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce."
Legal Siege on a Free Press
What Took So Long?
Pay Scale for L.A. Teachers
Jane Garvey Ronald D. White, Ronald D. White is an editorial writer for The Times
Entrepreneurs: The New Social Activists Bruce J. Schulman, Bruce J. Schulman teaches history and American studies at Boston University. His new book, a history of the 1970s, will be published next winter
Death Penalty: Facts vs. Moral Suasion Edward P. Lazarus, Edward P. Lazarus, legal correspondent for Talk magazine, served as a law clerk to Justice Harry A. Blackmun. He is author of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."
The Final Humiliation: Afghan Children Are Ignored Robin Wright, Robin Wright covers global issues for The Times and is the author of "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran."
Where Did Reunion Photo Come From? NARDA ZACCHINO, Narda Zacchino, an associate editor of The Times, is the readers' representative
The Magical Realism of the Elian Chronicle Francisco Goldman, Francisco Goldman, a novelist, is the author of "The Ordinary Seaman."
The Brain Drain Afflicts Politics Martin E. Marty, Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone distinguished service professor emeritus at the University of Chicago and senior editor of Christian Century magazine

NEWS

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

ENTERTAINMENT

The Voice of Experience RANDY LEWIS, Randy Lewis is a Times staff writer
'I-10 Chronicles' Is One of Several Routes to Take ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
Leimert Gets Mid-Size Equity Venue DON SHIRLEY, Don Shirley is The Times' theater writer
Small Faces
Fie on Fees
So You Want to Be a Rock Star (Part 2) STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford is a regular contributor to Calendar
Movies KATHLEEN CRAUGHWELL
Paint It Incisive
The Apatow Report
Scott's Stogie
Argentine, Jamaican, Caribbean Sounds to the Fore DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer
Not the Same Old Song and Dance KENNETH TURAN, Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic
The World Is Indeed His Keyboard JOHN HENKEN, John Henken is a regular contributor to Calendar
Beauty Before Age
Best Bets / APRIL 30-MAY 6, 2000
This Time, He's Dressed to Kill JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar
One Possible Avenue of Expression SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
After Oscar, a Dream Project SEAN MITCHELL, Sean Mitchell is a regular contributor to Calendar
London's Latest Renaissance MARJORIE MILLER, Marjorie Miller is The Times' bureau chief in London
Speaking of the Unspoken SCARLET CHENG, Scarlet Cheng is a regular contributor to Calendar
Stirring Up Russian Ballet's Soul RITA FELCIANO, Rita Felciano is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Truth, Anguish and Jump-Cuts HOWARD ROSENBERG, Howard Rosenberg is The Times' television critic
Taking Lilith's Spontaneity to TV, Men Included STEVE HOCHMAN
What Makes Elie Run? PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, atrick Goldstein is a Times staff writer

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS

SPORTS

TRAVEL

BOOKS

Fire From Above RICHARD L. GARWIN
Calling Mr. Ed PAM HOUSTON, Pam Houston is the author of "Cowboys Are My Weakness: Stories," "Waltzing the Cat" and, most recently, "A Little More About Me."
Discoveries SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
L.A. Confidential EUGEN WEBER
Dr. Feelgood SYLVIA BROWNRIGG, Sylvia Brownrigg is the author of a novel, "The Metaphysical Touch." Her short stories, "Ten Women Who Shook the World," will be published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in June
Blood Simple F.X. TOOLE, F.X. Toole is the author of a collection of stories, "Rope Burns," to be published by The Ecco Press / HarperCollins in September
The Trial of the Century ANTHONY DAY
Politically Incorrect JONATHAN LEVI
Amazing Grace FRANCINE PROSE
Letter From Alexandria CYNTHIA HAVEN, Cynthia Haven has written for a number of publications, including The Washington Post and the San Jose Mercury News

MAGAZINE

What happened on April 30, 2000

OPINION

How U.S. Can Rebuild Mexico Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition."

The Morning After: Is It All Over but the Shouting? Roger C. Altman, Roger C. Altman is the founder of Evercore Partners, an investment bank, and served as deputy secretary of the Treasury in the first Clinton administration

Valley Voters Need to Hear a Case for Staying in Los Angeles TOM HOGEN-ESCH, Tom Hogen-Esch, a doctoral candidate in political science at USC, was a researcher for the Elected Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, So Don't Do It ROBERT W. HAHN, Robert W. Hahn is director of the American Enterprise Institute-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies and is a consultant to Microsoft

Why Antilabor L.A. Embraced the Striking Janitors Marc B. Haefele, Marc B. Haefele, an LA Weekly columnist and staff writer, is co-host of the KPFK morning show "Up for Air."

Defying Hate, Ignorance and Intolerance BRIAN O'LEARY BENNETT, Brian O'Leary Bennett is a member of the executive committee of the California Republican Party and a George W. Bush delegate to the Republican National Convention

Relax the Ban on Gay Blood Donors Douglas Starr, Douglas Starr, co-director of the science journalism program at Boston University, is the author of "BLOOD: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce."

Jane Garvey Ronald D. White, Ronald D. White is an editorial writer for The Times

Entrepreneurs: The New Social Activists Bruce J. Schulman, Bruce J. Schulman teaches history and American studies at Boston University. His new book, a history of the 1970s, will be published next winter

Death Penalty: Facts vs. Moral Suasion Edward P. Lazarus, Edward P. Lazarus, legal correspondent for Talk magazine, served as a law clerk to Justice Harry A. Blackmun. He is author of "Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall and Future of the Modern Supreme Court."

The Final Humiliation: Afghan Children Are Ignored Robin Wright, Robin Wright covers global issues for The Times and is the author of "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran."

Where Did Reunion Photo Come From? NARDA ZACCHINO, Narda Zacchino, an associate editor of The Times, is the readers' representative

The Magical Realism of the Elian Chronicle Francisco Goldman, Francisco Goldman, a novelist, is the author of "The Ordinary Seaman."

The Brain Drain Afflicts Politics Martin E. Marty, Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone distinguished service professor emeritus at the University of Chicago and senior editor of Christian Century magazine

NEWS

When the Desert Yields Its Grisly Clues to Murders DIANA MARCUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Annual Water Balloon Fight Splashes Into Public Eye MICHELLE RUSHLO, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nonvital Organ Transplants Debated JAMES RITCHIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS

S.F. Airport Wants United to Cut Flights BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Vietnam Commemorates Fall of Saigon DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Legal Battle Takes Glow Off Microsoft Aura CHARLES PILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Disney to Turn Hollywood Boulevard Into Mane Street SUSAN FREUDENHEIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Wall's U.S. Tours Bring War's Pain, Pride Home PETER H. KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER

U.N., Cambodia Near Pact on Tribunal Associated Press

Data Link Bird Decline to Exotic Shrubs TAMMY WEBBER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 Injured at Disco in Grenade Blast From Times Wire Reports

Kidnappers Issue List of Demands From Times Wire Reports

Chamber to Seek Money for Nazi Slave Labor Fund From Associated Press

Border War on Crime Overwhelms Courtrooms RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Elian Day: Let's Make It Official MIKE DOWNEY

Iranian President Vows Reforms Can't Be Halted From Associated Press

Decades Later, Thousands Suffer 'Time-Bomb' Aftereffects of Asbestos BEN DOBBIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 Soldiers, 10 Rebels Killed in Skirmishes From Times Wire Reports

French Family Seeks Painting in Texas Museum From Associated Press

Guerrillas Launch New Political Party From Times Wire Reports

Police, Protesters Clash in Azerbaijan From Associated Press

Inglewood Writes the Book on Success DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Racial Writings Linked to Rampage ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Clinton Urges Patients' Bill of Rights, Drug Coverage From Times Wire Services

Skeptics Toss Cold Water on Firewalking ERIC TALMADGE, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Disease-Causing Bacteria Found in Biofem Probe JACK LEONARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fear Hinders Plane Crash Inquiries ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Tens of Thousands Protest Miami Raid MIKE CLARY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Trust Turns to Tragedy for Young Victoria BRIAN MURPHY, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russia Regains Two Treasures of Amber Room MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Spinal Injections of Cement Strengthen Broken Backs STEPHEN MANNING, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Return to Cuba: A Bittersweet Journey Home MARIA ELENA FERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

PRI Candidate's Drug Stance Stirs Doubts MARY BETH SHERIDAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Memories Reunite WWII Pilot With His Rescuers CHELSEA J. CARTER and ANGELA DOLAND, ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Teens Charged in Shooting Death of N.Y. Livery Driver From Associated Press

Talk, Then Decide if You're Up to Job of Godparenting Vicki Iovine

Gore Questions Bush's Qualifications EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Should the Hand That Rocks the Cradle Also Spank? Sandy Banks

Marilyn Monroe Novel Is as Complex as the Actress Herself ROCHELLE O'GORMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Dennis' Nemesis Comes Into Her Own MICHAEL P. LUCAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Nights of Imagination SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Eagle Theft Puts Spotlight on Problem Confronting Zoos Worldwide VERONIQUE de TURENNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Gore's Buddhist Temple Visit Provides Fodder for Bush RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

2 Die, 8 Hurt in Pasadena as Vehicle Hits Crowd TERRY McDERMOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Jim Rogers; Son of Famed Humorist From a Times Staff Writer

1 New Life Near Anniversary of Preschool Deaths ELAINE GALE and PHIL WILLON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

L.A.'s Open Enrollment Plan Shrinks for 5th Year KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Air Quality Data Available on Web MARGARET TALEV

Festival Sows Agricultural Awareness GINA PICCALO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Readers, Authors Celebrate Written Word at Book Festival CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Law Day Gives a Look Inside the System CATHERINE BLAKE

Culture at the Opera House Cost 25 Cents STEVE EMMONS

On Lofty Goals and Accountability We Agree--and Little More ALICIA A. REYNOLDS, Alicia A. Reynolds lives in Ventura and teaches at Oxnard High School

At Casa Pacifica, Success and More Challenges TIM WOLFE, Tim Wolfe is president of the Casa Pacifica board of directors

Winners of Times Book Prizes Named SORAYA SARHADDI NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Secession Group May Be a House Divided MICHAEL FINNEGAN and PATRICK McGREEVY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

The Politics of O.C. in the First Person ELEAZAR ELIZONDO, Eleazar Elizondo is chairman of the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission in Santa Ana, and has been an aide to Sen. Barbara Boxer and to Assemblyman Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana)

War and Remembrance SCOTT MARTELLE and MAI TRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

On Lofty Goals and Accountability We Agree--and Little More JASON WOMACK, Jason Womack lives in Ojai and teaches social studies at Nordhoff High School. He also is a private learning and leadership consultant for students 13 to 18. You can reach him at www.jasonwomack.com

L.A. Then and Now CECILIA RASMUSSEN

The Downtown Blues Al Martinez

Pickets Want Laguna Festival to Stay Put SHARON NAGY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES