Theatrical Postscript: A personal ad was the...

Theatrical Postscript: A personal ad was the genesis for a play that opens tonight and Saturday at the Third Stage Theater in Burbank with a sold-out engagement benefiting women with HIV and AIDS. “Lovable Blonde Seeking” is dedicated to the late Linda Luschei, who acknowledged in her ad that she was HIV-positive, and received 72 responses. The play is expected to continue on upcoming weekends. Information: (818) 842-4755.

* SOUND CHECK: Physician’s assistant Orlando Ayala peers into the ear of patient Joey Abou, above, during an exam at a new free clinic at Columbus Middle School in Canoga Park. Kaiser Permanente has donated $25,000 to expand services and staff. B3

* GUILTY: Jeffrey Ayers was convicted of killing Warner Bros. record executive Dixie Lee Hollier, a day after her daughter was convicted in the case. B1

* LATE LOSSES: Five of Cal State Northridge’s 11 basketball losses have come in the final seconds, frustrating Coach Bobby Braswell, above. C15

* FIGHTING WORDS: San Fernando Mayor Raul Godinez II has fired off a letter to Rep. Howard Berman (D-Mission Hills), accusing Berman of overstating local crime. B5