- Abbey Healthcare Ups Offer for Boston Firm : Acquisitions: The Costa Mesa company tells Lifetime Corp. that refusing $261 million would be 'irresponsible.'
- Fish of a Slimy Breed Nets Interest
- Marlboro Markdown Leads Dow Drive : Markets: News of cheaper cigarettes from Philip Morris, along with an unexpected employment report, lit up a 'selling frenzy.'
- Stock Mutual Fund Owners See Gold Lining in Inflation : Investments: Funds heavy in that commodity surge 21.7% for the quarter, compared to 3.3% for general stock funds.
- McKesson Corp. to Put a Portion of Its Armor All Products Stock on the Market
- Costa Mesa Artist Creates Accessories for the Wild and the Mild
- FCC Orders Rollback of Cable TV Fees
- PEOPLE : Food for Thought : In preparing for the Passover meal, children learn about their heritage and its relevance to their lives.
- FULLERTON : More Seniors Sought for Sharing Homes
- CAMARILLO : City Adds Funds to Purchase Esty Center
- Take the Offensive Against Gang Violence : Mayor's race: Our leaders have ceded much of the city to outlaws. Use new and existing laws to crack down on crime.
- Quance 2nd in National Meet
- CBS' Brown Hopes Opportunities Open for Sportscasters
- Biaggi Finally Has a Steady Job With Lions : Baseball: A string of injuries and academic problems had limited the catcher's playing time, but he has played in 31 of 32 games and done well for Loyola this season.
- Po Will Play for Strings in TeamTennis
- Out of the Doghouse : Piniella Goes From Steinbrenner, Schott to Hapless Mariners
- Deaths, Accidents No Strangers to Film
- Car Dealers Riled Over Repair-Cost Data
- MUSIC : Lucky Despite Blues : B.B. King feels fortunate to have a wealth of musical friends, some of whom will visit Universal Amphitheater with him.
- 'Milady's Black Cosmetology'
- One Last Swipe . . .
- HUMAN RIGHTS : U.S. Concern Over East Timor May Signal Asian Policy Change
- Prank Darkens Sundial's April Fools' Day Edition
- CAMARILLO : Worker Injured in Fire and Explosion
- DANA POINT : Green's the Theme of Planet Party
- Showing the Occasional Wart : Isn't there room in presidential life for a little public spontaneity?
- Make Repairs or Go to Jail, Landlord Is Told : Courts: Judge gives Huntington Harbour man $11,350 fine, 2 years' probation and 500 hours' community service, orders him to hire contractor to fix apartments.
- There's a Nickname for Those Afraid of a Devil Mascot
- Boy Injured by Hit-Run Driver Is Still in Coma : Crime: Doctors fear 11-year-old has permanent brain damage. Police are seeking a dark gray or black 1985 Mazda that may have been the car that hit him.
- Tennis
- Someone's Wondering Why Dean's Dome Has Few Flakes
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / MEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : KANSAS
- TV REVIEWS : Want Some Good Advice? Don't Watch
- Hail Kills 2 in Mexico
- How to Pay for Vaccine Plan Remains Unsettled : Health: A tax to fund the $1.1-billion free immunization program for children is expected to be part of broader reform package.
- Kids' Wear Catalogues Offer Complete Range
- Navy May Open More Ships to Women : Defense: The controversial proposal, aimed at keeping female sailors in the service, would place them on some vessels that sail into battle.
- PACOIMA : Young Students Honored for Art
- Charges Filed Against Man Whose Son, 4, Shot Cousin, 3
- ALL-SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER TEAMS : El Toro's Kenyon Is Selected Section's Top Player on Offense
- Mogul Reportedly Backing Away From PentAmerica
- Aide Said Roth Fudged on Gifts to Keep His Vote
- C'mon, Can't You Take a Joke! : CSUN: The April Fools' edition of campus newspaper is held for ransom. 'Don't call police, or we start editing,' the kidnapers warn.
- Gentry Released From Hospital After Heart Surgery
- Baseball Now Gets Uniform Coverage
- SANTA ANITA : Many Still Wondering if Eliza Is Genuine Risk to Win Derby
- THEATER BEAT : 'AIDS!' Works Best When Its Laughing
- JAZZ REVIEW : Tempered Flash Dazzles DiMeola Fans
- Azerbaijani Town Reportedly Falls to Armenian Troops
- Forget Sucking in Your Gut, Men: Just Tone Up--or Tone It Down
- Reno Calls for Bill To Protect Abortion Clinics : Congress: She asks lawmakers for measure that would also cover interference away from the facilities. House panel hears tales of harassment.
- L.A. Planning Panel OKs Fox Studio Project : Land use: Promise of new jobs tips balance in favor of $200-million expansion. Further approval is needed.
- Countywide : When It Comes to Chocolate, They Do
- LOS ANGELES : Drug Overdose Suspected in Death of Man in Custody
- EASTER EVENTS : Celebrating the holiday in secular and religious ways.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Jerry Hadley Sings a Bemusing Recital
- THEATER BEAT : Having Fun While 'Singin' in the Rain'
- AIRLINES
- Arms Control : There's a Growing Attraction to Metal Detectors
- IRVINE : Students Gear Up for Spring 'Odyssey'
- BREA : Sheltering Artworks on the Go
- 1992 Gifts to 5 Supervisors Exceed $7,000 : Government: Board members, considering ban on presents to officials, declare what they received. Riley leads colleagues with $2,775.
- Krause Resigns as El Toro Soccer Coach : High schools: He guided girls' teams to three playoff appearances in his four seasons with Chargers.
- Belisle Apparently Went Distance, Is Reinstated in L.A. Marathon
- NHL ROUNDUP : Red Wings Move Into First on Lidstrom's Two Goals
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- T-Bond Yield Nears 7%; Dollar Falls : Market Overview
- DEFENSE : U.S. Leadership Called Crucial to Global Peace : NATO chief wants American public to understand nation's importance in alliance.
- For Cost-Conscious, No Dearth of Outlets
- Man Offers Homeless a Line on Jobs, Low-Cost Housing
- RAGE Grows Over Graffiti Explosion in Southwest Valley : Crime: Several paint-outs have been held since the formation of a community group to battle taggers in affluent neighborhoods.
- College Football
- His Day on Court : UCI's Tontz Surprises Opponents, and Himself, By Elevating His Game to a Higher Level
- Horse Is Electrocuted at Pimlico
- Nothing Can Faze Kings These Days
- The Littlest Wildcat Grew Up This Year
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Pastina: Well Worth the Wait : Cozy atmosphere and good food make customers linger over this Italian kitchen's offerings.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Take 6 No Longer A Cappella
- LACMA Loses Curator to D.C. Museum
- STAGE
- Continuing Divestiture, Irvine Co. Puts Newport Boat Slips, Parcel on the Block
- BANKING
- 2 Insurance Firms Accused of 'Redlining' : Reforms: Farmers and State Farm 'do not serve the low-income and minority areas of Los Angeles,' Commissioner John Garamendi tells a House subcommittee.
- Dirk Lindley has joined Newport Pacific Funding...
- Spotlight on Fantasy : Oldham Uses Trademark Bold Mixes While Sui Leans on Velvet and Ruffles
- April Fools' Hoax No Joke in San Diego
- State Court Upholds School Aid Reimbursement
- Keeping Lid On in San Diego : Police: Department reforms and a resourceful crisis management plan are credited with maintaining relative calm after verdicts in King case.
- POLITICIAN WATCH : Travelin' Along
- COSTA MESA : Residents Ask Help With Drugs, Gangs
- Coaches Close Ranks Over Requirements : College basketball: They say they want to be free to do their jobs, but fear present climate might restrict their methods.
- Memorial Pays Tribute to Some Americans That History Overlooked
- Crucial Series Awaits Toro Baseball Team
- STAGE
- 'Player,' 'Mr. Saturday Night' and 'Under Siege' Top Recent Releases
- ICN Pharmaceuticals Reports $65-Million Loss for Year : Earnings: Company's sales rose to $551.8 million but a subsidiary, ICN Biomedicals, had to take a $73-million accounting charge.
- ENTERTAINMENT : Rides, Rasslin', Rock . . . : . . . and there's more at Magic Mountain, luring vacationing students with action-adventure attractions and events.
- Driver Hospitalized After Being Hit 4 Times by His Truck
- 2 Seriously Hurt in Head-On Crash
- Kaiser Target of One-Day Strike; Talks to Resume
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Coastline's High-Tech Mini-Campus Toured
- Transplant Recipient's Work at School Is Best Medicine
- PREP ROUNDUP : Sonora's Castro Sets School Discus Mark
- GOLF : Stewart's 70 Leads by One on a Windy Day in New Orleans
- College Baseball
- THEATER BEAT : 'Cottage': Evil Woman's Destructive Path
- MUSIC REVIEW : Coming in Loud and Clear : Pacific Symphony Plays With Gusto in Eclectic Bill but Overdoes It on Brahms
- AIRLINES
- Cult Leaders' Lawyers End Talks, Await Decision
- El Salvador Frees 2 Officers Convicted in Priest Killings : Amnesty: Government says pardons will not be granted to leftist guerrillas who killed American servicemen.
- LIFESTYLES : ViewFinder : A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Students Aim to Be Flush With Success
- With Enough Rope to Ground Itself, the Espadrille Regains a Foothold
- Yeltsin Counting on Clinton to Help Save Political Life : Russia: Besieged leader needs to bring some bacon home from summit to boost his chances in referendum.
- Pasadena Police Cleared in Slaying During Riots
- CAMARILLO : District Accepts Hospital Merger
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 4 Receive Commerce Chamber Awards
- Negotiators for Ahmanson Granted More Time
- Gordon E. Erstad; Pioneer Farmer
- Big-Time Player : Small-Town Swoopes Stays Close to Home, Leads Texas Tech
- COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Johnson Gets More Than His Share of Credit
- MOVIE REVIEW : A Case of Arrested Development : 'Cop and a Half' pairs a tough cop with a cute kid. Sound familiar? It is.
- MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Musicians From Marlboro Shine at the Biltmore
- Vocalist Sarah Brightman has canceled appearances with...
- California Dental Appoints New Vice President
- Shearson Lehman Settles Insider Trading Lawsuits : Securities: Two companies went to court after former Shearson employee Dennis Levine admitted guilt.
- Ronald Duck has been appointed quality assurance...
- David Gaddes has been promoted to president...
- San Diego Police Play Up Differences With L.A. : Cities: Criticism of LAPD by local officials was quick and harsh after the beating of Rodney G. King. Los Angeles bashing again grows in intensity.
- Irvine-Based Aerotest Hints It May Seek Better Out-of-State Incentives : Aviation: The company says government hasn't been supportive enough of plan to expand in Mojave. Officials deny the allegation.
- Care Giving Is Spouse's Duty, Justices Rule
- DESIGN : Dig the Far-Out Threads : The grunge and '60s styles are back. Vintage stores can make sure you're in step with the old.
- Ex-Commodities Trader Pleads Guilty to Fraud
- READINGS : Listening, Looking Linked : Artspace Gallery presents a series of poetry readings that relate to the themes of the visual artworks on display.
- GARDEN GROVE : Festival Funds Aid Community Projects
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Beach to Close at 10 Each Night
- Obituaries : Lord Zuckerman; Scientist, Wartime Adviser to Churchill
- Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Car
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Schools Establish Weapons Hot Line
- Safety at ATMs Has Increased, Police Say : Banks: A legislator cites the need for more specific statistics on crime at cash machines. An industry official says the risk is exaggerated.
- Freeway Detour for Dodgers : Baseball: With opener in Miami on Monday, annual series against Angels is shortened to games tonight and Saturday.
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
- Courting Success at Loyola : Saberon Has Yet to Lose With Her Serve-and-Volley Game
- COUNTY NOTES
- Milinichik Bolts Rams for Chargers, $2.2 Million : NFL: Team's revised offer is better, but it's too late to keep starting right guard in Anaheim.
- Jurisprudence
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : DesRoches Gets Record Sixth Save as Cypress Defeats Orange Coast
- KEEPING TABS
- Loyola Gets Jump on Notre Dame
- River Special Out With Shin Injury
- MUSIC
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.' Moving in the Right Direction : Most films about black inner-city life have been so male-oriented that Leslie Harris' debut film seems like a bulletin from the other side of the tracks.
- Robert A. Shortt has been appointed vice...
- MARKET BRIEFS
- Funeral Procession Fired On by Police
- Russians Call Sub Crash a Near-Disaster : Military: Naval officials say the U.S. vessel came within just yards of setting off a possible nuclear catastrophe. Americans reject the claim.
- COLUMN ONE : Policing the Police in S. Africa : Pathologist Jonathan Gluckman endures constant harassment in his lonely public battle against deadly detention abuse. The use of force is 'out of control,' he says, and shows no sign of abating.
- N. Korea Accused of Nuclear Violations
- Strike a ProseWith many designers waxing poetic...
- Obituaries : Edwin H. Wilson; A Founder of American Humanism Movement
- The Big Targets for Reform Fall Short as Cost-Cutters : Health care: 'Waste' is negligible; the spiraling rate of spending is the problem, driven by new medical services and an aging population.
- Posse Not a School Issue, Parent Says He Was Told : Education: The father of girl who was allegedly forced to have sex with a member of the Lakewood gang contradicts principal's account.
- Police Say Gun in Fatal Shooting Was Stolen
- Man Is Run Over 4 Times by Own Truck
- A look at noteworthy addresses in the...
- Negotiators for Ahmanson Deal Get More Time : Development: The National Park Service is requesting $5,000 a day for lost interest to extend the March 31 deadline.
- Obituaries : M. Parish; Lyricist of 'Star Dust,' Other Hits
- COUNTY NOTES : Ex-Anteater Kronemann Will Join Dukes This Season
- National Video Rentals : 'Last' to First in Three Weeks
- TV REVIEWS : A Parade of Tenor Sax Titans on Bravo
- Disney's 'Pinocchio' Still a Glorious Treat
- Police Officers' Perilous Task
- Woody Allen
- Police Officers' Perilous Task
- Liberals and Yugoslavia
- Euthanasia
- Liberals and Yugoslavia
- Talks With Vietnam
- Police Officers' Perilous Task
- Woody Allen
- Police Officers' Perilous Task
- Police Officers' Perilous Task
- Liberals and Yugoslavia
- Presidential Oscar
- Paid Guard OKd for State Lawmaker in Southland : Crime: Sen. Teresa Hughes, who fears she could become a victim, will be accompanied by an off-duty LAPD officer while in Los Angeles. Reaction in her district is mixed.
- Red Ribbons Don't Tie Wearers Into Neat Little Political Packages
- WHERE'S ARB? Arb Campbell is having a...
- Wilson Abandons Delta Protection : Water: Battle between state and U.S. looms as the EPA says it must impose its own, tighter guidelines.
- ADVANCED LEARNING: Today is Grandparents Day for...
- EARLY ANNIE: Actress Diane Keaton, a trend-setter...
- Russia Aid Vital, Is Not Charity, Clinton Asserts
- Water Official Amends Statement : Investigation: Santa Margarita District Assistant General Manager Michael Lord, who first reported no gifts in 1990, discloses receiving $930.
- Preparation for King Verdicts Gains Urgency
- Obituaries - April 2, 1993
- TELEVISION - April 2, 1993
- TELEVISION - April 2, 1993
- Names in the News - April 2, 1993
- Names in the News - April 2, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 2, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 2, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - April 2, 1993
- Firms Did Work on Home of O.C. Water Official
- Woman Dies of Stabbing by Carjacker
- Kaiser Contract Talks to Resume After One-Day Strike : Walkout: 12,000 service employees, including about 1,100 workers in Orange County, protest what union leaders called unfair labor practices by the HMO.
- SQUATTER COUNTY? Proposed closing of the El...
- Preparing for King Verdict Gains Urgency
- 'Rage, Sorrow' Grip Father, Boyfriend of Slain Woman
- Clifford Jordan's Singing Sound Is Stilled
- TELEVISION - April 2, 1993
- O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Take 6, Then Add a Few Others : The vocal ensemble is joined by Stevie Wonder, Sheila E. at Coach House show, but band provides unnecessary backup.
- KJLH Earns Peabody for Riot Coverage
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Jack the Bear' Confronts Boyhood Monsters : Danny DeVito stars as the host of a TV horror show, but the focus is on the pain of his motherless 12-year-old son.
- KCOP's Press' Bid for Democratic Post Causes Stir : Television: Station officials say if commentator is elected chairman, they will add a conservative commentator. Others say his election would create conflict.
- MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : EAR Unit Meets L.A. Contemporary Dance Theater
- THEATER BEAT : 'Cinders': Prison Tale of Power and Evil
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Man Bites Dog': Seductive Nature of Violence : The ragtag production allows us to cozy up to its charming killer, then, realizing his heinousness, gag on our self-satisfied black laughter.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Star Time': Dark Parable on Television
- MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Pollini Returns in Beethoven/Schubert Program
- Brandon Lee Apparently Killed by .44 Bullet : Movies: Even after autopsy finding, North Carolina police are still treating the actor's death as accidental.
- David Johansen Shows Off His Attitude and Spunk
- TELEVISION - April 2, 1993
- 'Guilt or Innocence': Trial or Entertainment?
- Payoff Time for John Sebastian : Pop music: The former Lovin' Spoonful leader, at the Coach House tonight, hasn't had a record since 1976, but not for want of trying.
- THEATER BEAT : 'My Mind' Mired in Indecisions
- THEATER REVIEW : A Striking Production of 'Our Town'
- TELEVISION - April 2, 1993
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Huck Finn': A Whole Raft of Fun
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ebro Runs Dry' a Warning Against Tide of Neo-Fascism
- 2 Gunmen Kill Head of Arafat's PLO Group in Beirut
- Lobbyists Win Changes in Energy Tax Proposal : Revenue: Administration says some industries would get exemptions. Burden would shift closer to consumers.
- Convicted Supervisor's 'Creative' Accounting Detailed
- For a Well-Ordered Look, Don't Take Last Season's Sweaters Out of Sequins
- Not 'Weirdo Creationist,' Bergeson Says : Education: Nominee for state schools chief tells Assembly panel her religious beliefs would not influence curriculum decisions.
- Senate OKs Budget as Stimulus Plan Stalls : Economy: Chamber approves Clinton's proposal, but $16.3-billion incentive package is snagged on party lines.
- FCC Orders Rollback of Cable TV Fees
- Abortion Foe Accused of Stalking
- A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction
- Vance Confirms He'll Quit as U.N. Peace Negotiator
- The Young and the Trendy : How can a parent afford to buy for little Jane or John Clotheshorse? Shop sales, shop vintage.
- The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled...
- BOOK REVIEW : Braiding Strands of Life's Connections : FOR LOVE By Sue Miller ; HarperCollins;$23; 301 pages
- S. Africa Blacks, Whites Trade Accusations as Talks Resume
- DANCE : HEAD Beat of a Culture : Members of Valley-based troupe use the traditional art and expression of West Africa to teach about their homeland.
- U.S. Indicts Four Tied to Terrorist Abu Nidal Group
- Last-Minute Ship Contract Blocked Action by Clinton : Military: Bush Administration deal swept aside objections about builder's cost overruns, mismanagement.
- AUTOS
- MARKET BRIEFS
- California Loses Bid for Intel Factory : Manufacturing: The No. 1 chip vendor picks New Mexico for a $1-billion plant. California and Texas had been contenders.
- Manufacturing Slows, Jobless Claims Rise : Economy: Pace of growth slackens after year-end spurt, several reports show.
- William H. Watkins Jr., R. Thomas Russell,...
- COMPUTERS : IBM Begins Cutting 10,000 Jobs in Europe : Technology: Four factories are told that they must improve performance during the next year.
- OTHER NEWS - April 2, 1993
- With Environmentalists and the Lumber Industry at Loggerheads, Companies Shift Focus Overseas as the . . . : Timber War Branches Out
- Making Work Less Back-Breaking
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Jobless Report Jitters Send Mixed Signals : Market Overview
- Lottery Win Doesn't Make Garbage Truck Driver a Big Wheel
- Life Is a Stage to Set and Dress for SCR's Theatrical Designer
- ART : Portraits From the Street : Watercolors of day laborers and photographs of detention centers and street vendors put a human face on the immigrant issues and stereotypes.
- For a Younger Crowd
- U.S. to Treat Haitians Infected With HIV
- Brimming With Confidence, Modern Woman's Crowning Glory Is to Wear Many Hats
- THEATER : THEATER REVIEW : A Night of Bard Hopping : A fairly personable offering of excerpts from the master's plays explores the battle of the sexes.
- HIV Study Questions Early Use of AZT : AIDS: European results contradict U.S. findings that drug delays onset of illness.
- 120 Fight 2 Brush Fires
- Favorite Foods Purchased: Morningstar Group Inc. said...
- Michael D. McKee has been appointed managing...
- BANKING : Legal Fees Still Adding to Taxpayer Pain From Lincoln Savings Fiasco
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 2, 1993
- New AST-Tandy PC Can Be Run by Keyboard or Electronic Pen : Technology: Portable machine, to be made by unit of Tandy in a joint venture, will sell for $2,895 to $3,295.
- Workplace Drug Testing on the Rise : Hiring: Employees screened at 85% of major companies, compared to 75% a year ago and 22% in 1987, according to poll.
- Stephen Knott has joined the board of...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Power in Beijing Finally Flowing to Younger Generation : Politics: Ideology and revolutionary prestige now count for little, and leaders' legitimacy depends on economic progress.
- Clinton Assails Perot Over Gossip About White House : Politics: The dismissal of a U.S. attorney is cited as an example. The President also says some members of the press 'ought to be ashamed.'
- Esprit Principals Say They Plan to Countersue : Retail: A minority owner has accused the clothing company of illegally diverting profit and assets overseas.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Networks Can Enter Rerun Market
- Law Firm Acquired: San Francisco law firm...
- RESTAURANTS : RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Big Catch : Oversized roadhouse has a large menu of Mexican seafood and other specialties from south of the border at up-market prices.
- THEATER : From Crisis, Truth : Suzanne Wesley's 'Conversations With the Living' shows women dealing with fallout from divorce.
- Defense Rests in King Trial; Jury Could Get Case Next Week : Courts: Stunned federal prosecutors now plan to present rebuttal witnesses Monday. With potential violence closer at hand, city leaders look into delaying April 20 election.
- C'mon, Can't You Take a Joke! : Santa Clarita: Prankish city officials stage mock grand opening of proposed Elsmere Canyon dump, featuring a celebrity garbage raffle and a rotten-fruit buffet.
- Supervisors Approve Housing Development Agreement
- Needy Get the Break on Students' New Spring Recess
- The delivery room is now in session:...
- CAMARILLO : Citizens Fail to Step Forth for the Fourth
- Class Acts Go to Troy Tech : Education: Elite high-school program attracts students who delight in being challenged by complex computer technology.
- U.S. Says Commercial Use of El Toro Up to O.C. : Air travel: Clinton Transportation Secretary Pena calls the issue a local one that shouldn't require federal intervention.
- Picture this: a spring weekend, the beach,...
- Leo Bazotis and Tom Collias, co-owners of...
- Woo Focuses on Economy
- 3 Cars at School Are Believed Hit by Gunfire
- OXNARD : Controversial Owner of Trailer Park Dies
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Perched on Overpass Arrested
- VAN NUYS : Gang Member, 18, Convicted in Killing
- Yeltsin Is Said to Drop Own Plan for Referendum
- COVER STORY : Entrepreneurial Tent City : The Saugus Swap Meet attracts thousands of bargain shoppers every Sunday, reinforcing the credo: 'One person's trash is somebody else's treasure.'
- Which Came First--Money or Poultry Center? : Snapshots of life in the Golden State.
- Judge Has the Last Vote in Santa Barbara
- Of a Certain Age : 21 was once a marker for adult indulgences. But tough times have squashed the party mood.
- Star Wardrobe : Apparel worn in motion pictures and on television finds new bodies to adorn at It's A Wrap! in Burbank.
- MUSIC : All That Jazz : Pianist and composer Rob Mullins combines elements from mainstream, fusion, funk and world music.