- PERFORMING ARTS : An Artist Finally Gets It on Record : Cellist Nathaniel Rosen has a Tchaikovsky gold medal and a long list of performing credits, but it took a chance meeting with a music-loving lawyer to launch him toward CD fame.
- High Noon in Cyberville : Two Security Experts Square Off Over How Best to Keep the Worldwide Computer Network Safe From the Bad Guys. One Is the Father of SATAN, and the Other Wants to Send SATAN Back From Whence He Came.
- For Seniors : The Eternal Value of Old-World Wisdom
- REGION : Water Suppliers to Hold Seminar
- 'The Joy Luck Club'
- Groups Decry Rise in Saudi Executions : Middle East: As many as eight people have been beheaded in a single day. A drug crackdown appears to be behind the dramatic increase in the kingdom.
- To Our Readers
- THE WORLD : RUSSIA : Russia's Parliament: A Work in Progress
- PERSPECTIVE ON CITY MANAGEMENT : Let a Nonprofit Run the L.A. Zoo : Animals, visitors and staff would be much better off free of the bureaucracy that created the facility's problems.
- 'Grad Nite' Makes Sure Youths See Dawn : But It Is Time to Examine Ways of Cutting the Dollar Cost for Farewell Spectaculars
- Fans of 1980 'Tear-Jerker' Celebrate Film : Entertainment: Devotees of 'Somewhere in Time' gather in Universal City to honor movie as the pinnacle of romance cinema.
- Practical Take on Math Adding Up in Santa Ana : Education: Scores posted by students at Spurgeon Intermediate are rising, thanks to help from a national project called QUASAR.
- Jordan's Comeback Means the World : Commissioner Stern Says League was Already Booming, and That the Future is Global
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLAYOFFS : Rancho Santiago Slams Into State Tournament
- TENNIS / JULIE CART : Competitive Memories Will Never Go Away
- Special K : Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Survived on Talent and a Quiet Dignity
- In Brief
- Earle Rides the Rails of a Comeback
- MOVIES : Why Hollywood Still Cannes : Sure, competition has dimmed the festival's luster, but industry insiders still find plenty of reasons to drop in for the party.
- City Turns to Charity for Help : Finances: Once, Troy, N.Y., could afford to service nonprofit facilities without charge. But with a $20-million deficit and a poor credit rating, it looked at donations for help.
- Bomb Blast, Mystery Balloons Rattle Japanese
- Cafeteria Worker Arrested for Threats at Courthouse
- Santa Ana Seeks and Finds Trove of Artworks, Venues
- SOUTHERN SECTION SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Hart Hangs Until Taking Last Plunge
- MOVIES : Postcards From Le Edge : In which our intrepid correspondent strikes it rich at the Cannes Film Festival, a.k.a. Hollywood by the Sea, and learns how to stop worrying and love pate.
- ALBUM REVIEWS
- Energy Sector Suddenly Comes Roaring Back
- Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- On Top of Old Black Butte
- AFTERNOON DELIGHTS : Scones, Devonshire Cream, Pastries--Ah, the Joys of Tea!
- A Clinic on Before-You-Go Medicine
- OUR HISTORY IN NEW YORK by...
- A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles.
- First Love Ranch Aims to Save Lives--and Itself : Washington state: Facility doesn't have money to pay its $28,000 mortgage. Founded by a former heroin addict in 1988 as a 'life-restoration' center, it operates solely on donations.
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Letters to moms and dads worldwide are made with a lens, sent from the heart
- Mexico Widens Dragnet for Drug Lords : Crime: Leaders of notorious Arellano cartel are prime suspects in last week's slaying of former state prosecutor.
- Gaetti Doesn't Bash but Does Beat Angels
- In Brief
- BRIDGING EAST AND WEST: Japanese Ceramics from...
- EASTSIDE : Redevelopment Plan Submitted to Council
- For Overton, Reality of Trial He Calls 'Silly Play' Remains Hard to Grasp : Interview: The retired computer consultant still maintains his innocence, saying he was convicted of murdering his wife with 'no legitimate evidence.'
- Changing Colors Brighten a Resident's Life : In 55 years in the same South-Central home, Esther De Bar has seen many changes. But she has found that loving your neighbor is a powerful force for creating harmony.
- Senate Panel Plans Vote on Foster Nomination
- ROUNDUP : Bell Controls Its Own Fate in Conference
- Four-Star Films : 'Aladdin'
- THE NATION : AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Improbable Fighters of Racial Injustice
- TIME OUT : This Player's in It for the Money
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Barkley Blanked, and Houston Wins : Western Conference: Suns' star shut out from the field, scores only five points in 118-85 loss to Rockets.
- COMMENTARY : Pacers Did Not Give Up and Knicks Did Not Put Them Away
- Rancho Santiago Advances to Next Round : Community College baseball: Dons beat San Diego Mesa, 9-6, to get into four-team regional.
- A '90s Babe Could Be Media Grand Slam
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Phillies' Heart Is Still Ticking, N.L. East Teams Face a Licking
- We've Come a Long Way From Pong
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Travel Classics : Jim Ladd's Classic Summer Road Songs
- L.A. Speak : Two-way Tube Talk
- Naked Truth : Reports of Public Sex Acts May Threaten Future of Nude Sunbathing at State Beach
- CITY TERRACE : Fatal Hit-and-Run Sparks Petition Drive
- Act of Faith : NAOMI JUDD REVEALS WHY SHE DECIDED TO COOPERATE WITH A TV BIOPIC
- Lies My Father Told Me (Bravo Sunday...
- MURDER, SHE SOLVES
- Girl Born After Mother's Auto Wreck Is Stable
- THEY'RE MAJOR MOMS : Friends, Mom 'Brought Me Up, Gave Me Strength; They're My Backbone'
- Retro : The TV Awards People <i> Really </i> Talk About
- URBAN PLANNING : Will Job Envy Threaten L.A.'s Fiscal Survival?
- Free Speech That's Costing Congress a Lot : Politicians who are discrediting the institution they serve
- THE STATE : THE CITY : A Budget That Opens the Door to a Healthy Ethnic Politics
- Mother Load : It's Offspring Fever When 'Mom Quam' Is Saluted
- Navy Official Promises to Defend Base Before Panel : Point Mugu: Chief strategist for targeting closures predicts the station-closing commission will ultimately agree that the facility should remain open.
- OXNARD : Workshop to Review Business Law Topics
- Sacred Heart Wins on Deep Talent Pool
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Women Under Pressure in Gym, on Ice
- Astacio Gets Close to a Winless Year : Dodgers: He pitches a solid 6 2/3 innings, but doesn't get any breaks in 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.
- Savings Bonds Lose Some Luster
- FICTION
- Smooth Seas Ahead for Those Cruising for a Bargain : Discounts: A dip in consumer demand and more ships under construction may force the industry to cut prices.
- Down's Syndrome Put Her Maternal Instincts to the Test : Rosario Marin Hopes Activism Will Lead to Independent Lives for Her Son, Others
- Art--and Tax Bills--Are in Eye of the Beholder : Finances: State says producer Ted Field must pay $2.6 million on Italian paintings he brought into California. He claims he is a dealer, not a collector, and therefore is exempt.
- Major Ski Resort Poised to Spring on Colorado's Lake Catamount
- Conference Hammers Out Plan on Youth Violence
- OJAI VALLEY : Jobs Program Seeks Youths to Fix Trails
- Closing Libraries to Balance the Books : Some of the 6 Targeted Branches Are Exploring Privatization, Using More Volunteers
- Driver Dies After Crashing Car Into Tree
- Sampras Loses, Ivanisevic Wins in Germany
- SOUTHERN SECTION TRACK AND FIELD PRELIMINARIES : Woodbridge Relay Team Leaves Its Mark
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLAYOFFS : Saddleback Beats Chaffey, 7-3, to Sweep Series
- Wright Issues Denials, on and Off Air
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Former Officer Is Still a Gentleman
- Strahan, Skieresz Issue Pair of Preliminary Warnings : Track and field: Distance runners each win two heat races to advance to Southern Section finals.
- CRIMES AND MISCONCEPTIONS : When It Comes to Kids on a Dead-End Street, There's Plenty of Blame to Go Around
- A Feeling of Community, by Design : 40-Unit Hollywood Complex Breaks Away From Standard Affordable Projects
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Hospital Offers Free Blood-Pressure Tests
- Waterworldly
- MOSES SUPPOSES by Ellen Currie (Scribner:...
- Shoes, Volcanoes and the Circus
- SCENE OF THE CRIME : Grime and Misdemeanors
- The Fight's Over at City Hall : West Hollywood Gets New Digs, Ending Years of Squabbling
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Teens' Batting Cage Idea Became a Hit
- Taiwan's New Prosperity Is Exacting a Heavy Toll : Asia: Environmental pollution and unforeseen social strains are growing. It is more difficult to hire workers, especially those willing to do menial jobs.
- BOOK REVIEW : A Sketchy History of Female Screenwriters : THE WOMEN WHO WRITE THE MOVIES, <i> by Marsha McCreadie</i> , Birch Lane Press, $19.95, 243 pages
- Report Examines Gangs' Link to Drugs : Study: Research in Pasadena and Pomona shows members are less involved than had been believed.
- Death Warrant (KTLA Monday at 8 p.m.)...
- FICTION
- THE WORD : Street Sheet
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : The Lost Art of Travel : Before Tourist Snapshots, Voluptuous Travel Posters Fueled Our Wanderlust
- A New Stage in Troubled Young Lives : Youths: The positive reinforcement that comes from performing is influencing the lives of those in an arts program.
- Focus : Breaking Down the Daytime Emmys
- CHESS : BOTVINNIK DIES
- VOLLEYBALL : Bell Frustrated Once More in Season Finale
- THEY'RE MAJOR MOMS
- Holden and Sanders Step Up Campaigns : Politics: City Council incumbent and his runoff rival for 10th District seat are in high gear for June 6 election.
- Keys Residents Are Ignoring Dredging Pact
- ART : Crafts Get a Life on Museum Row : After a six-year period of uncertainty, the Craft and Folk Art Museum is reopening in a greatly expanded and much more visible new facility on Wilshire Boulevard.
- Courts Must Follow Detectives Into the Night
- End to Tracking Won't Help Struggling Students
- HARDY? HAR-HAR
- Lunada Bay Surfers
- Parents Go to Bat for 'Safety' Baseball
- Illegal Maneuvers
- These Two Are Not Ghetto Dwellers
- Don Rogers
- Not a Single Hair Out of Place
- Quirky Smirks
- FAITHFUL TROUPE
- Girls' Self-Esteem
- Sales Tax Increase Unnecessary, Unfair
- How Michigan Policy to Preserve Families...
- Letterman Gap
- 'FAMILY' VALUES
- Speaking Up for Talking Billboards
- Medicare, Social Security Changes
- Wage Piece Misses Point on Employee Behavior
- Parenting Doesn't Start at 5:30 at Night
- Nursing Care Chain Responds to Charges
- People Should Stay Out of the Lion's Den
- HAWAII DIVE-OH
- ERROLL GARNISH?
- Poppy Picking
- Party Givers Should Consider Neighbors
- It's Not Just the Media Who Suspect Terrorists
- Vendor Law Racist
- Telling Banks What They Can Do With Fee
- Defending 'Mother'
- Politicians and Their Security Blankets
- Taking Sides in L.A.'s 5th District Runoff
- A Harebrained Defense of Assault Weapons
- Would Legalizing Drugs Reduce Crime?
- How Michigan Policy to Preserve Families...
- Silence for All
- Eli Home Helps
- BELIEVE IT!
- SPEAKING OUT
- A Case of Grace
- Desert Tortoise
- Control
- League of Women Voters Not Partisan
- Keeping Guns at Home Sometimes Backfires
- Gun Club Target of Criticism, Support
- Support for L.A.'s Very Own Port
- Steamy Nights. <i> Check</i> : Lusty Loins. <i> Check</i> : Burning Passions. <i> Check</i> : Brainy Romance. <i> Double Check</i> : Jayne Ann Krentz is Redefining the Romance Novel by Taking the Trash Out. We Know it's a Dirty Job, but Someone's Got to Make Millions Doing it.
- Library Donations
- Silva's Anti-Tax Stance 'Irresponsible'
- County's Trash Dumping Plan Stinks
- Truthing the Face
- Rescue Teams
- Congress Gift Ban
- NONFICTION - May 14, 1995
- NONFICTION - May 14, 1995
- Tips for Saving on Newly Built Homes
- One Suspect in Deputy's Slaying Surrenders
- SEEING RED: Except for Christmas, today is...
- Wilson's Agenda Hits Wall in Legislature : Politics: Three proposals governor has championed are rejected by lawmakers. Some blame his fledgling presidential campaign.
- ELECTIONS : For Holden, Sanders It's Calm Before Runoff Storm
- Colbern Arraigned on U.S. Weapons Charges : Blast probe: Officials downplay possible links of former Oxnard resident to Oklahoma City explosion.
- DOLLAR SIGNS: Next time you're on a...
- Simpson's Team to Push DNA Data as 'Irrelevant' : Trial: Defense lawyers say if evidence was contaminated or tampered with, the numbers are meaningless. They concede that the statistics presented by the prosecution were staggering.
- Living Well at Workers' Expense : The top three executives at the firms studied each earned, on average, more than $2.6 million.
- Simi Valley Eliminated by Marmonte Flip-Flop : Baseball: League breaks tie with coin toss, not Pioneers' 2-0 record against Westlake.
- San Salvador Gets Archbishop; He Vows Less Political Stance
- NEWPORT BEACH : Board Suspends Licenses of 2 Plastic Surgeons
- Construction Worker Charged in Slaying of Woman, 74
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Camp David Gonzales : Learning a Path Out of Prison
- On Friday, the School of Theology at...
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress' Cosgrove Stops Moorpark
- Pentagon to Press Sex Harassment Policies : Armed services: Commanders who aren't enforcing existing rules are target of new measures. Clearer standards, accountability are sought.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Suspicions Put Focus on Arms Control Pacts
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Fuhrman Adds Shapiro to Libel Suit Against Writer, Magazine
- Kiwis Get Aid From U.S. Friends : Sailing: A designer from San Diego, mathematician from Long Beach help New Zealand, which leads Conner, 4-0.
- Nickel Rise in Gasoline Prices Forecast for Summer
- SOUTHERN SECTION TRACK AND FIELD : Orange County Distance Runners Lead Way in Preliminaries
- Children at Mass Sickened by Fumes
- 5 Held on Drug, Gun Charges in Placentia
- Marshall Royal; Sax Player With Count Basie
- They're Trying to Get Things Back on Track
- MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback College Appoints Interim V.P.
- WEST LOS ANGELES : Students Send Stuffed Toys to Oklahoma City Children
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Rabbi Leads Grand Temple in Clash With Reform Officials
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Commission Vote Brings Neighborhood Park a Step Closer
- INSIDE & OUT : Take Those Flickering Lights as a Warning Sign
- Japan Says It May Take Retaliatory Stance on U.S. Sanction Threats
- College of Law to Graduate 37
- Royal Gets Second Wind and Beats Buena : Volleyball: Rizzo helps Highlanders get past first round of playoffs with a five-game victory.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : White Sox Sign Kruk
- JC BASEBALL REGIONAL : For Pierce, a Repeat Performance
- Heckler, Bruguera Get to Agassi at German Open
- Rankin at the Top : Already Big in Canada, the Musical Family Seeks a U.S. Presence
- Zaire Coffins Sealed to Stop Disease : Medicine: Mourners are warned not to touch bodies of victims of Ebola virus. U.S. experts arrive to begin containment work.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Huntington Beach Mulls Switch in Settlement Plans
- ALTADENA : Rodney King's Brother Held in Family Dispute
- Mussels Quarantined Due to Health Risk
- Titans' Kotsay, Silva, Garrido Get Big West Conference Honors
- It's Quickly Apparent Lakers Are Spurred : NBA playoffs: Van Exel fuels a first quarter that ends with San Antonio behind, 28-11, en route to defeat in Game 3.
- Lancers Take Stab at Title and Win, 7-6 : Baseball: Magruder's catch for final out ends Scyphers' bid for ninth Marmonte League championship at Simi Valley.
- FURNISHINGS : Museum Pieces, Copycat Prices
- Everything but the Rain : Garden tools, statuary and potted flowers are no longer on the outside looking in. They're finally being welcomed into the house.
- Methodist Women Plan Luncheon
- No Tears for the Bad Guys
- AGOURA HILLS : New Group Draws Little Interest
- Tiny Theater Struggles to Survive Against 2 Cineplexes : Entertainment: Camarillo Cinemas may offer art films to compete against multiscreen chains.
- Car Leasing Trend Draining City Treasuries
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Munoz Up, Murphy Down
- SOUTHERN SECTION SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Buena Girls, Mission Viejo Boys Win
- University Wins Volleyball Final
- Magic Finds Best Number This Time : NBA playoffs: Jordan scores 40, but Orlando leads Bulls, 2-1, after 110-101 victory.
- AUTOS
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Groom Finally Gets Win
- O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : Kronos Quartet: Reliably Diverse
- If Stevens Is Flying, This Guy Is Buying
- Food Costs Push Inflation Up : Economy: California floods get much of the blame for 0.4% rise in April CPI. Analysts call the spike temporary.
- Multimedia Stars Shine : Game Makers Get Their Names Above the Titles at Expo
- Now, If She'd Asked for Power Tools . . .
- E. Lincoln; Kennedy's Personal Secretary
- R. Gwin Follis; Retired Chairman of Chevron
- EUROPE : Expectations Low for EU's 'Constitutional Convention'
- If His Magazine Can't Illustrate It, He Won't Cover It
- Corporate Expansion Bid Faces Fight
- GAO Assails Wilson's Proposal on Medi-Cal : Health: Federal agency says problems could be escalated by mandatory enrollment. State officials say study's release may be linked to partisan politics.
- Rock Cocaine Sting Nets 22 Arrests
- Countywide : Mail Carriers Helping to Stamp Out Hunger
- IRVINE : Council, Water District Seek School-Aid Plan
- Stern: NBA Plays 'Grinch' to Keep Players From Switching Numbers
- Schatz Joins Buena's Celebration : Swimming: After transferring from Agoura, she helps Bulldogs to second consecutive title.
- SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Laguna Hills Turns Back El Dorado
- CSUN Shelled by San Diego State, 21-5
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Lindros Is Back; Flyers Win
- THE COLLEGES : Long Beach State Fizzles After Its Fast Start Against Nevada : Big West baseball: 49ers score six in the first, but can't hold lead as Wolf Pack wins opening-round game, 13-8.
- VENTURA : Group's Anti-Crime Efforts Celebrated
- NEWPORT BEACH
- NORTH HILLS : Residents Will Clean Streets Near Schools
- L.A. Schools at Eye of Storm Over Special Education : Budget: District to examine why it sends 3,500 disabled or troubled students to private schools each year, costing taxpayers $60 million.
- CSUN's Search for Coach Leads It Up Oregon Trail : Women's basketball: Beaver assistant Abraham top choice after Long Beach State's McDonald withdraws.
- Harvey Puts Antelope Valley on Fast Track : Track and field: Sprint coach helps Marauders develop chances for some quick points in Southern California finals.
- Menem Favored in Argentine Vote : Election: Economic growth, lowered inflation will help president at polls Sunday. But challenger may force a runoff.
- Dorothy Corey; Founded Market Research Firm
- 4 Men Sentenced for Poaching Wounded Deer
- SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL : Santa Margarita Upsets Laguna Beach
- Dynamic Duo Race to Finals : Track and field: Cleveland's Lee dominates the track and San Fernando's Williams owns the field in Northwest Valley meet.
- HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS ROUNDUP : Burroughs Nets a Victory
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Luyendyk, Brayton Revved to Lead Qualifying Charge
- Spurs' Fans, Ceballos Ruin Trip to San Antonio
- The Promise Keepers: Male Bonding for God, Family : Movements: Fast-growing evangelical effort draws 72,000 to Coliseum rally. Some outsiders criticize exclusion of women.
- Oxley Wins Main Event at Speedway
- Goossen: Nunn Returning to First Trainer : Boxing: Top Rank official says brother Joe will be in fighter's corner for June 13 bout.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City to Avoid Suit by Switching to Option A
- Friendly Grilling for Cochran
- Woman Thrown From Car, Killed
- ORANGE : Schools to Study Privatizing Cafeterias
- Spotlight Gets in Nomo's Eyes in Home Debut : Baseball: With Japan watching on TV, he walks seven in four innings, but Dodgers win, 8-4, when Cardinals make seven errors.
- Former Newbury Park Star Expects Red-Letter Days at Stanford
- Murdoch Casts Eye on 3 Italian TV Networks : Media: News Corp. confirms talks with holding company owned by ex-prime minister.
- $125,000 Awarded in Veteran's Botched-Biopsy Death Riles Kin
- COSTA MESA : Mother's Day Fest for Miracle-Baby Moms
- Jury Vindicates Sheriff's Sergeant in Woman's Arrest
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Flower-Powered Business Has Endured
- Judge in Cypress Warehouse Case to View Video
- GLENDALE : Suspect Arrested in Possible Fraud Ring
- SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' TENNIS PLAYOFFS
- Coin flips on Friday decided where several...
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Fulton Leads Rosary Over Tustin, 9-4
- Is Carew the Source of Angels' Troubles?
- INSIDE & OUT : For the Birds
- COLLECTIBLES : Buy Antiques Cheap<i> --Then</i> Fall in Love
- Deputy Shot, Badly Wounded in Lynwood Park
- Space Station Hurt in Early Budget Fight : Politics: Democrats withdraw support for funding through 2002. The project means 1,000 jobs in Orange County.
- VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Campbell Hall Advances
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Real No. 23 Shows Up With 22 Against Spurs
- Magic in 'Ivanov' Needs Little Translation
- Yes, He Won the Fight, but De La Hoya Seems to Have Lost the Fans
- Texan Wins the Miss Universe Pageant in Namibia
- Countywide : Ensuring That Kids Are Cared For
- GOP Seeking to Curb Tax Break for Poor
- ANAHEIM : City Expected to OK Paramedic, Fire Fees
- Clinton Lauds Kiev for 'Taking the Hard Road'
- Voigt Turns In His Third Victory : Auto racing: Goleta driver takes lead from McGraw coming around final bend at Ventura Raceway.
- Wells Fargo Settles With Bank After Employee Spread Rumors
- Japan Says It May Take Retaliatory Stance on U.S. Sanction Threats
- Scyphers and Simi Valley Could Be Flipped Out Today
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : That Sound You Hear Is Ito Taking Back Control of the Courtroom
- Vans President Quits; Firm Cuts Local Output : Manufacturing: Analysts say Orange-based firm may have to close one or both Southland plants.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : In a Season Full of Firsts, Calabasas Avoids First Loss