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What happened on August 15, 1991
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Santa Maria's Mayor
L.A. Doctor Indicted for Supplying Steroids to Athletes, Bodybuilders : Drugs: Federal officials say the 27-count indictment stems from a nationwide probe of illegal steroid use. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restorer of Classic Autos Mounts Drive for First-Place Finish : Cars: Gary Wales has brought his one-of-a-kind Bentley back to prize-winning form, with help from 1,300 frogs. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Says Woman's Letter Admitted Plot to Kill Husband JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carla L. Johnson; Lancaster City Clerk
They Keep on Rolling : Wheelchair Seniors From 55 to 100 Have a Ball at Their Annual Games THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Alcohol Cited in Fatal Car Crash PSYCHE PASCUAL
SDSU Neighbors Won't Give Up Arena Fight : Courts: The homeowners group says it will appeal a ruling that clears way for construction of an entertainment complex on the campus, even though the legal costs will be high. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : College's Swallows Can Nest in Peace JANE HULSE
Fallbrook High Trustees Face Recall Campaign RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Lanes to Be Added to Simi Freeway : Transportation: The plan is part of a $39.4-million project to widen the north Valley thoroughfare. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protest Threat Halts Center's Abortions
Thanks--but What Took You So Long? : Iran and Syria could have helped free hostages long ago
French Dispense English to Latinas SHANNON SANDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seek Clues to Stabbing Death of Man
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Save Undergrads From the Maw of UC : Let the University of California do what it does best--research-- while our other schools take over more teaching. RICHARD MOORE, Richard Moore has been president of Santa Monica College for 17 years.
DANA POINT : Coalition Fails to Force an Election LEN HALL
Residents Warned of Thefts From Mailboxes
THOUSAND OAKS : University Increases Minority Students PSYCHE PASCUAL
School District Faces $8.9 Million in Cuts
Ensuring a Future for Desert's Beauty : Congressional delegation and environmentalists should back bill shielding 4 million acres
Growth Initiative OKd for Ballot
NOV. 5 ELECTIONS : Deadline Extension Draws More Candidates GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Freeway Car-Pool Lanes in Valley Planned
Chilly Relations With Hilda Soon Out of Our System LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utility Tax Erased but Fight Goes On : Budget: Anaheim council will convene in special session Friday to find money to avoid cuts. Despite acrimony of last meeting, both sides see room for compromise. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Explosives Found Under Acton Shack
Obituaries
Action Sets Stage for City to Annex 50 Square Miles
Controls on New Acupressure Firms
Armed Men Rob Couple of Jewelry
Public Schools at the End of the Rope
GARDEN GROVE : Sobriety Checkpoint Will Be Conducted
NEA Finds S.D. Protest in Bounds : Funding: But arts group warns that using grants to buy bus-bench ads condemning police shootings would not be appropriate in the future. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Latest Beachhead BETSY SHARKEY, editor of Adweek magazine, commented about the growing use of aerial advertisements and the concern it is generating. She told The Times: and
Floyd on Lottery
The Media and 'Outing'
The Media and 'Outing'
The Media and 'Outing'
Free Enterprise Cells
The Media and 'Outing'
Man Pleads Innocent in Mother's Fatal Fall
Providing Access for Handicapped
PLACENTIA : $10,000 Awarded for Arab Culture Series TED JOHNSON
Countywide : $2 Million in Drug Loot Given Agencies TOM McQUEENEY
Firm to Watch Mobil Safety From Cypress, 20 Miles Away : Torrance: City officials think Westinghouse should monitor operations from a base closer to the trouble-plagued refinery. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : Notifiable Diseases Report
911 Issue Triggers Tempers : Monterey Park: The council votes to grant itself power to override some Personnel Board actions. It came after the board rejected a plan to give hiring preference to bilingual dispatchers. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Will Consider Request to Block Mobil Oil Pipeline MYRON LEVIN and TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vista Tries Again to Integrate Schools : Education: Far-reaching program would dramatically redraw district boundaries and create a magnet elementary school whose makeup would be controlled by trustees. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Media and 'Outing'
VENTURA : 8 More Join Council Race; Total Now 19 HUGO MARTIN
Identity of Woman Still Unknown
Lottery Results
SIMI VALLEY : Channel Repairs Close Bike Path MAIA DAVIS
Small Animals a Big Draw on County Fair's Opening Day JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Agency Investigates Death of Whale Hit by Ship KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : $40,000 More OKd for High School Asbestos Cleanup JEFF SCHNAUFER
School Board Votes 3-2 to Fire Superintendent
Controversial Nominee Is Approved for Harbor Panel GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Planner Bray Sues City, Mayor in Sex Scandal BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Hurt When He Stops Car Burglary GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Orange Unified to Reconsider $30 Levy Today JOHN PENNER and LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Rescued After His Sailboat Sinks
COLUMN RIGHT / JOEL FOX : The People Want a Vote in Their Taxation : A few pennies here, a few pennies there, and soon you're talking about a yoke. Joel Fox, Joel Fox is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. and
Santa Maria's Mayor
Hernandez Aims to Seek Consensus DEAN E. MURPHY and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Death of Whale Probed : Marine life: U.S. is trying to ascertain whether cargo ship, which hit the 50-ton finback, violated law. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 7 Join Race for School Board Seats HUGO MARTIN
MISSION VIEJO : Council to Hear Trash Hauler Bids FRANK MESSINA
LA HABRA : Planners Approve Homeless Housing ROSE APODACA
Orange County Considers Ending Ban on L.A. Trash : Garbage: Action comes in response to potential loss of $12 million in dumping fees from a firm that has switched landfills. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Panel Offers Its Own LAPD Reform Plan
Kern County Woman Dies in Head-On Crash
LOS ALAMITOS : Trucker Is Bound, Beaten by Hijackers SHANNON SANDS
Air Quality Report
MOORPARK : Schools OK Fees for Some Bus Trips MAIA DAVIS
Providing Access for Handicapped
County Backs Plan to Allow Housing of Workers on Construction Sites NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : Man Rescued After His Sailboat Sinks GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Crimes By Area Covered By The Los Angeles Police Department
Protection of Archeological Site Delayed NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Engineer Pleads Guilty in IRS Office Bombing
Newport Beach : Bay Club Employees Protest Stalled Talks LISA MASCARO
New Police Unit Puts Stress on Family Violence Cases PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Leaders Urge the County to Spare Human Relations Panel : Rally: Speakers at a gathering say the body plays an important role in promoting tolerance. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds Nunchakus' Use by Police : Abortion furor: A judge rules that the martial-arts tool is a valid way to deal with mass protest. Police and abortion rights advocates hail the decision. Abortion opponents call it a 'miscarriage of justice.' ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Debate on Growth Limit Gets Personal TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grocery Clerk Refuses to Look the Other Way CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Francis Albert McKelvey; Film Editor
Disabled Children May Receive Back Benefits
Escondido Woman Held in Slaying of House Guest
Palmdale Moves a Step Closer to Ritter Ranch Annexation AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot, Killed by Deputies : Violence: Officials say the victim was a former mental patient and was reaching for a knife. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Asks for Court-Appointed Attorney : Fraud case: He is accused of billing the county for legal work that he never did. He collected $1.3 million in the last three years but now claims he is indigent and wants taxpayer-provided representation. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking the Heave-Ho Out of Trash Pickup : Waste: Torrance's experiment with automated garbage collection draws positive reviews. Officials hope that a citywide program would save money and reduce worker injuries. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Northwood 5 Tract Gets Initial OK TOM McQUEENEY
SANTA ANA : PAL Classes Encourage Self-Esteem GREG HERNANDEZ
Man Tells Jurors of Terror, Death Threats in Divorce Fight : Trial: He says he resisted signing over property to his ex-wife until one assailant came at him with a lighted road flare. JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missing Retarded Teen-Ager Is Found : Disappearance: The 19-year-old walked 20 miles to Fillmore after his release from jail. He lived on handouts. CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marina Dredging Stalled by Toxic Sediment : Pollution: Army Corps of Engineers says material may have to be dried and trucked to a landfill rather than dumped at sea. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock Musician's Bid for Lower Bail Denied
SEAL BEACH : Residents Planning to Monitor Police SHANNON SANDS
MOORPARK : School to Be Ready for Sept. 4 Opening MAIA DAVIS
Truckers Ordered to Let Firm Reclaim Trailers ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thais Hope Good Comes From Temple Tragedy JOHN DART and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
D.A.'s Office to Investigate Melee at Jail : Corrections: Blacks involved in last week's fight say a guard's racism led to the confrontation with Latino inmates. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police to Share Seized Drug Money
Providing Access for Handicapped
Off-Duty Shooting Is Investigated
Twin Boys Drown After Fall Into Swimming Pool
The Other Side of the Walk AL MARTINEZ
Navy Evacuates 242 Workers in Asbestos Scare : Port Hueneme: A building is closed after a construction crew contaminates a room with the cancer-causing fiber, officials say. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discrepancies Emerge in Rape Allegations KENNETH J. GARCIA and GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Auto d'Elegance : A Unique 1947 Bentley Is Refurbished With a French Accent AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man With AIDS Virus Faces Felony Prostitution Count
Slaying Suspect Held
Top Pen Pilot Scores His 1st Hit With 'Sidewinder' PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Plan Better Vigilance After Discovery of Big Drug Lab : Lawndale: Officials say the facility is one of the largest in the area. Stunned residents say they'll keep a closer watch on their middle-class neighborhood. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Indicted on 27 Counts as Steroid Supplier : Drugs: L.A. physician is accused of illegal distribution to athletes and bodybuilders. His lawyer says the government is trying to make an example out of his client. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard : Prostitutes, Patron to Testify at Trial GARY GORMAN
SATICOY : Defense Says Killings Not Premeditated GARY GORMAN
Buried Driller Probably Died Within Minutes : Accident: His body is recovered after a 23-hour effort to rescue him. He was trapped when a well being dug in Bell collapsed. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collecting Bottles From Brothels HERBERT J. VIDA
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Disaster Will Make Reform Smell Sweeter : Bank mergers are another symptom of the economic blows dealt by the pig-out years. Alexander Cockburn and , Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Cougars Not Seen as Threat Before Attack : Trial: State biologist in Laura Small suit testifies that mountain lions are shy and have an aversion to humans and were not considered a menace before mauling the girl. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Professor, Four Relatives Accused of Fraud Involving Grants LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Nude Dance Club Restrictions Kept JON NALICK
SPORTS
Rowdy Gaines Is in Hospital in Hawaii With Rare Disease ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campbell Breaks Free Again JIM MURRAY
They're Back by Popular Demand : Volleyball: Many of the players who laid the foundation for today's successful pro beach tour will compete in the Legends tournament at Manhattan Beach. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Nakatani Regains His Stakes Touch After Getting Word of Suspension BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day in Review : Fencing
Moorpark Runner Goes the Distance : Righter Tries, Likes Longer Events, Gains Athletic Scholarship KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not a Winning Proposition MIKE DOWNEY
Now, Gittens Plays Just for the Fun of It : Football: Semipro league helps former Fountain Valley standout keep his life in order. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coto de Caza's Booth Takes 6-Stroke Lead From Associated Press
It Is a Game of Inches for Angel Pitcher Fetters : Baseball: Right-hander has struggled with his control and is 0-3 with an earned-run average of 7.08. CHUCK BOCK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Bows Out of Tournament
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants End Braves' Streak at Five Games DAN HAFNER
Aching to Play : Thigpen's History of Injuries a Source of Concern for Chargers DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Dateline: Cuba : The Mysterious Island, Then And Now JULIE CART
City Coaches Back at Work, Try to Make Ends Meet JOHN LYNCH, From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Valenzuela Rocked in 5-1 Defeat From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
City Facing $1 Million in Athletic Cuts : Economics: Coaches will be asked to take a 13% cut in their stipends; baseball loses seven of 17 conference games. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING NATIONAL MEET : Gjertsen Doubles, Adding 200 to 100 Associated Press
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Orioles Recall Pitchers Bautista, Mesa Associated Press
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
NOTEBOOK : PADRES UPDATE : Santiago Boosts His Insurance Against Career-Ending Injury BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Harvey Nearing a Record for Saves ROBYN NORWOOD
TENNIS ROUNDUP : After Long Wait, Becker Makes Short Work of Pate From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson Loses His Trojan War, Wins One-Hitter Against A's, 4-0 DAN HAFNER
McCaskill Adjusts for a Solid Outing HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : McDowell Injures Knee Ligament BILL PLASCHKE
This Bout Needs No Fanfare DAVE DISTEL
Dodgers and Belcher Make the Best of Good News, 4-1 : Baseball: After Braves lose in afternoon, they extend lead to 1 1/2 games with victory over Reds. L.A. starter gives up five hits in seven-plus innings. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers: Edwards Can't Go : Basketball: They know he signed with Italian team, but say that he has a year remaining on his NBA contract. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Former CSUN Hurdler Myers Resurfaces as Sprint Champion for Spain JOHN ORTEGA
BOXING : String Running Out for U.S.; 3 in Finals JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMS : Smith Can't Find Niche; He's One of Six Cut MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Buccaneers Sign Top Draft Pick McRae Associated Press
Pro Football : Daily Report : Around The Nfl Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : McGee Expected to Return to Camp Today MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Release of Positive Test Upsets the Canadians : Doping: Officials say they had been assured the shotputter's name would not be used because use of stimulant was inadvertent. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shane Sellers Rides Six Winners at Arlington From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Agassi Survives Challenge to Beat Kinnear, 7-6, 7-5 From Associated Press
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
McGriff Becomes 13th Player to Hit Grand Slams in Back-to-Back Games DAN HAFNER
The Game Could Be Older Than the Royal and Ancient STEVE SPRINGER
CHARGER UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Chargers Demote Safety Bayless to Make Room for Shelton T.J. SIMERS
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Wilkerson Is Back in Starting Lineup CHRIS BAKER
Without Leslie, U.S. Turned Gold Into Bronze ROB FERNAS
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Rasmussen Ends Wait for Victory : Baseball: Pitcher sees long drought conclude with a 4-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Fred McGriff hits second grand slam in as many nights. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSE RACING TRAVERS STAKES : Hansel: Equal Parts Good, Bad and Ugly PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
Former Padre Owner Bill Starr Dies at Age 80 From Associated Press
DIVING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Lenzi, Nelson Lead Going Into Finals Associated Press
No Place Like This for Winfield's 400th : Angels: He becomes 23rd player to reach home run milestone, doing it in the area where he grew up. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : He Holds an Unequaled Position in Cuba JOHN JEANSONNE, NEWSDAY
MOTOR RACING : Fangio Didn't Cash In, but Isn't Put Out About It SHAV GLICK
Woodland Hills Routs Valley
They Get a Kick Out of Playing Indoors : Soccer: Popular league annually draws about 1,000 participants from age 5 to over 50. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yoest Following the Bouncing Ball : Former Crespi Star Hopes to Reach NBA After Playing in Sweden, Portugal ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT LOS ANGELES : Garrison Takes a Loss, May Take a Break THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Team Releases Brian Smith, Five Others MIKE DiGIOVANNA
FISHING : Anglers Find Area Is to Their Liking DAN STANTON
Jim Jackson Has Foot Injury, Will Miss Remainder of Games
Mathiesen Picks Massachusetts Over Duquesne
Porter Still Waiting to Play Favorite Role : Marathoner: Busy schedule keeps actor, who resides in Westminster, from running every day. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Geller Team Advances at National Amateur
BUSINESS
U.S. Businesses Eye German Apprenticeship System MARK FRITZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael DeAngelo Bows Out of Clothestime CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IPI Says Bank Is to Blame for Abrupt Plant Closure : Factory: Chase Manhattan denies accusation. Some of the 190 laid-off workers consider lawsuit. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bulls Stampede in Bond Market and Small Stocks : Securities: A low inflation report is credited; bond yields hit a six-month low. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Seeks Fast Access to Data on Big Trades From Reuters
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spanish-Language Health Network Goes on Market CRISTINA LEE
BANKING/FINANCE : Orange Bancorp Directors Boost Their Holdings James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Notes James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Furon Completes Expansion Project
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An Option for All to Profit From Lawyers MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Life May Get Better Bid, Officials Say From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Program Puts It All on the Table
U.S. Warns of Contaminated Dairy Products : Sanitation: Agriculture Department investigators say checks of some plants turned up rodents and insects in processing areas. From Associated Press
Beckman Will Provide GSA Lab Equipment
Big Banks Seek Market Clout as National Chains : Finance: Institutions look to McDonald's for marketing ideas as megamergers create multistate branch networks. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salomon Admits More Bond Auction Violations : Securities: The Wall Street brokerage said the firm's highest executives knew of the wrongdoings. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biotech Firm Says It Has Found Way to Grow Blue Rose From Reuters
Guardian Chief Tried to Make S&L Worker-Owned : Thrift: The plan, rejected by regulators, called for control by minorities and a $25-million ante by the federal government. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garamendi Acts Against Insurer Linked to BCCI : Regulators: The state fears that Tri-Star funds will be transferred to other operations owned by the alleged Saudi front man for the besieged bank. GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trans-Alaska Pipeline to Reduce Pumping Operations From Reuters
Suit Accuses GE of Fraud Involving Israel Deals HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas S&L Gets Federal Approval to Sell J.M. Peters : Divestiture: San Jacinto Savings, being run by Resolution Trust, is expected to close deal by year's end. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking/finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Big Japanese Bank Admits Ties to Key Figure in Scandal : Finance: Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. said Nui Onoue, who allegedly borrowed $2.48 billion from a credit union using false documents as collateral, has been one of its clients for four years. From Reuters
Micro Technology Files Countersuit Against Digital : Competition: Anaheim firm's legal action alleges that computer giant is trying to monopolize market. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Bank Says It Loaned Billions to Scandal Figure : Finance: Nui Onoue, a restaurateur who claims to get her stock tips from God, allegedly used $2.48 billion worth of phony deposit certificates as collateral to borrow money from the institution. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Horse by Any Other Name Is Still a Horse? : Zoning: Rancher faces jail time for having too many equines if the definition is not changed. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
'Friendly Fire,' Not the Iraqis, Killed Ohio GI DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Takes : Margery Ross and Ron Long have new careers as First Couple look-alikes. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC ZACK HOOD : In Motion : Zack Hood hopes that Santa Barbara will launch his career the same way Minneapolis boosted Prince to the big time. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Acquittals in Arizona Killing Spark Black Leaders' Outrage LAURA LAUGHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Players of All Ages Getting a Kick Out of Indoor Soccer : Soccer: Despite hot, cramped conditions in the YMCA, league thrives with 46 teams that draw hundreds of athletes. Ages range from 5 to over 50. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Helping Hand Meets Children's Special Needs ROBERTA G. WAX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Wax is a regular contributor to Valley View
SPORTSCOPE : Boxing Tournament Begins on Aug. 29
THEATER REVIEW 'KING LEAR' : Identity Crisis : Uneven performances and diverse elements make the PCPA Theaterfest's production shaky. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer Sweet : Satsumas, Santa Rosas and Italian prunes are just a few of the varieties of organically grown fruit at the Allen farm. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Census Revisions Ordered Released : Population: State Senate wins access to survey that increases count of minorities and homeless. U.S. officials plan to seek stay of order. TRACY WILKINSON and JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sierra Madre : 7.3% Hike in Trash Fee
Bellflower : Moratorium Enacted While City Surveys Horse Area
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : That Kwazy Wabbit Is a Broadway Star RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Prices Report Signals 5-Year Inflation Low JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Views Sought on City Hall
School Board Votes to Fire Its Superintendent MARILYN HECK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Puente : Election Set on Project
It Is a Game of Inches for Fetters : Baseball: Angel right-hander has struggled with his control and is 0-3 with an earned-run average of 7.08. CHUCK BOCK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harvey Mudd Students Win $7,000 Awards
Framing Service Joins Workmanship and Competitive Prices GERI COOK
La Puente : Building Rules Tightened
Santa Fe Springs : District Rejects $2-Million Offer on Former School Site
District's Boundary Changes Reflect Shifts in Population MARK GLADSTONE
Meeting to Review Center Plans
Starting School on Healthy Note MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her column appears weekly.
Mayor Urges Builder Fee to Finance Housing : Construction: Bradley wants to double number of new homes. Levy on commercial projects proposed. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Softer Sounds RODNEY BOSCH
Marina del Rey : Census Count Protested
Weekend Perspective R.D.
Lynwood City Elections
Sierra Madre : Assessment District Hearing
Nation IN BRIEF : KANSAS : Protesters Explain Children's Role From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bell Gardens : Council Postpones 4-Day Plan for City Hall Workers
The Fans' Choices
Study Urges Innovative Rail Funding : Transit: Report says 22,000 commuters a day would use a line between Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Eases Stand in Chemical Arms Talks : Diplomacy: 'Anywhere, any time' inspections of suspected gas plants is no longer the goal. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Rejects Free Use of Barnsdall Site for New Los Feliz Library : Parks: Most commissioners indicate that they would consider a branch facility there, but only if fair market value were paid for the land. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Finds Support for Rail : Transit: A survey says 22,000 commuters would use a route parallel to the 134 and 210 freeways. But funding the projects could be a problem. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Student Is Getting Real Education
West Hollywood : Residents to Discuss Project
A Memory Lane Stroll for 75, Plus Parking JACK SMITH
City Mediators Put Themselves in the Middle : Disputes: The staff members are trained to help residents communicate with each other to resolve conflicts. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Truce, County Still at Work on Sewer : Development: More than $1 million has been spent on the project. Stunned city officials, calling spending an 'outrage,' say it violates a moratorium negotiated in March. MARJORIE MURRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coverage of Games Praised
Improve Westchester as Place for People to Live
Donations of Sneakers Sought
Alcohol on Promenade
School Board Praised for Rejecting Bingo
Judge Orders Revised Census Data Released : Population: State Senate wins access to survey that increases count of minorities and homeless. U.S. officials plan to seek stay of order. TRACY WILKINSON and JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Day In The Park KAREN KINGSBURY
Quayle's Legal Reform Ideas Criticized at ABA Meeting From Associated Press
Crenshaw : Meeting to Discuss Crime
Pasadena : Ban in Store for Skaters?
A Challenge to Residents of 9th District
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Investigation Urged in Reporter's Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Housekeeping' Doesn't Sweep Problems Under the Carpet GUILLERMO TORRES
Missing Retarded Youth, Family Reunited : Disappearance: Teen-ager with the mental capacity of a 5-year-old is found 60 miles from home. He had existed on handouts after being released from jail on his own. CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Congressman Appeals to China to Help Jailed Dissident : Diplomacy: Ravenel urges medical aid after talks with the wife of an accused leader of the Tian An Men Square protests. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Redistricting Plan Favoring Latinos Gets Final Approval
Physics Major Receives $7,500 Scholarship
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Use of Dolphins by Navy Protested From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Downey : Funds OKd for Workshop on Police-Management Rift
U.S. Expected to Alert Doctors, Public About Cholera : Medicine: Americans will be asked to watch out for signs and symptoms of the disease. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republics OK Talks to Form a New Yugoslavia CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CADILLAC SEVILLE : A Star Is Reborn in America PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Being a Successful Student Today Is All Work and No Play JAMES M. LEAVY, James M. Leavy is assistant editor of the Southeast/Long Beach sections. His column will appear occasionally.
Remap May Shift More Than Borders : Politics: As state lawmakers prepare to redraw boundaries, the big question is whether 44th Assembly District will retain its liberal agenda and close ties to the coastline. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Human Services Chief Quits Under Fire VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum Bid Derailed : Travel Town Unable to Reach Agreement to Acquire Historic Track PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCO-MOTION : Lash Out or Go Insane Is Sometimes the Meaning of Suicidal Tendencies MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Grenade Hits Peru's Education Ministry Reuters
Peru Is Facing a Lengthy Cholera Battle : Health care: Although the epidemic has subsided, the disease is going to be endemic, officials say. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Group Opposes Thomas From Associated Press
Lebanese Muslims Tell of Clash With Israelis Reuters
Two Thumbs Up : Movies: The Los Angeles County Film Office is getting rave reviews as it smoothes the way for location shoots. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Ask Longer Prison Term for U.S. Judge From Associated Press
O.C. May End Long Ban on L.A. County's Trash : Waste: Proposal would kill decades-old prohibition to make up for $12-million loss in landfill dumping fees. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Gate : Liquor Store Moratorium Extended for 6 Months
Pollution Blamed in 2,400 Beach Closures : Oceans: Environmental group's survey shows 402 shutdowns in California over two years. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Another Budget Crisis, Threat of Takeover for School District : Education: Officials had already cut $18 million and laid off 150 employees. Now they must cut another $8.9 million. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL JAMES RAINEY
San Dimas : Farmer's Market Planned
Michigan Workers Start Unpaid Days Off From Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : REDDING : Woman Killed as Truck Hits House From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South El Monte : Change for Commissioners
Covina : Trash Fees Go Up Again
BOOK REVIEW : Unfolding Tale of Evil and Abuse : CLOSING ARGUMENTS by Frederick Busch ; Ticknor & Fields $19.95., 288 pages. RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
U.N. Chief Talks to Israelis, Iran : Hostages: 'It would be naive to expect something in the next days,' Perez de Cuellar says after the discussions. STANLEY MEISLER and DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pollution Blamed in 2,400 Beach Closures : Oceans: Environmental group's survey shows 402 shutdowns in California over two years. Study says sewage still threatens the nation's most popular strands. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
No Small Change
Glendora : Height Limit Will Stand
Having a Ball at Museum for Art's Sake DAVID NELSON
Clipboard : How To: Help Foster Children If You Can't Become A Foster Parent JANICE L. JONES
Shooting Fuels Anti-Crime Appeal : Safety: Neighborhood demands action. But most City Council members meet the plea with silence. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. May Penalize S. Korea, Taiwan Over Drift-Net Use : Trade: Their fishermen are violating international accords. A total ban on seafood imports is possible. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Poor Have Much to Give Teens : Charity: Youths doing work in Honduras say their generous hosts 'think they have everything.' BETSY BURBRIDGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Betsy Burbridge is a regular contributor to High Life. and
Study Indicates Clean Syringe : Program Cuts Spread of AIDS JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEEKEND GETAWAY : Make Like an Explorer in the Yosemite Wilderness RON EGGERS, Ron Eggers is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
The Details Add Up to Good Pizza at Nick's SHANNON SANDS
South Gate : Ordinance Would Control Overnight Street Parking
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Cinema Rare : From silent comedies to travel features, the unusual is available. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beware: Tragedies Can Drop From the Skies Over Anaheim Dianne Klein
A Night of Laughs Awaits
Alhambra : Pay Settlement Is Imposed
Grin and Beer It at Fox and Firkin JAMES SCARBOROUGH
City Should Work Like Business
Officials Ready New Approach on Gangs: Checkpoints : Law enforcement: Plan to erect the roadblocks to stem violence may be first of its kind in county. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive to Revive Rail Lines Gathers Steam : Three Northeast states say demand is growing. Train ridership is up nationwide. JOHN LAIDLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mexico Officials Minimize Cholera Epidemic's Import MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Wins Democratic Race for Udall Seat From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : AUSTRALIA : Extortionist Using Personal Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : 1,000 Albanians Allowed to Stay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lewis Pleads in Vain to Get City Manager's Job Back : Government: Ousted official cites his achievements at a public hearing but can't sway the City Council. : MONTEREY PARK IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot by Police Files Claim for Excessive Force MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
August Moon Craters to Variety of Tastes MAX JACOBSON
Solving Problems Outside the Law JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County Editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
Vote on Hiring Authority Rekindles Ethnic Debate : MONTEREY PARK IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On This Day, the Pope Is Karol Wojtyla Again : Religion: Visiting his birthplace for the first time since 1979, John Paul sees old friends and familiar sites. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Speech Revives 1988 Crime Themes : Politics: He interrupts his vacation to appear before a Fraternal Order of Police convention in what may be a preview of next year's campaign. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Tracton's Delivers Good Food in Big Way DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
ART : Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Art ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin is a Times staff writer who writes about the arts for The Times Orange County Edition.
Progress Toward Therapy for Alzheimer's Reported : Medicine: Tests on rats show injection of a brain hormone can block cell degeneration seen in the disease. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
ARCHITECTURE : CBS Television's 'Glass Box' Has Naked Power, Surprising Beauty AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Blue Ribbon--Past to Present MARY LOU LOPER
FILM : 'Eternal Return' Is Back Again MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Pasadena : Policy on Employee Loans
Mt. San Antonio Names New President
Marina del Rey : Yacht-Slip Vacancies Up
Douglas Kiker; Veteran NBC Washington Correspondent From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Monica : New Fire Chief Named
School Board and Community College District Candidates
Ailing Oakland Tribune Saved From Extinction RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Russia, With Love : Unhappy With Prospects at Home, Soviet Women Look West for Husbands GREG GRANSDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Found Innocent of Car Vandalism : Court: The accused admitted he hit the windshield of a man he had been feuding with, but the window was already broken when struck. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IT'S HER PARTY, AND SHE'LL BE WRY IF SHE WANTS TO : Sandra Bernhard Unveils a Work-in-Progress at the Coach House JANICE PAGE, Janice Page is editor of OC LIVE!
SPORTS BRIEFS : Pacific Rim Finals Will Be at Blair Field
Engineers Group Gives Grants to 2
TIME FOR A POWWOW : Indian Center Get-Together Aims to Raise Cultural Awareness, Bury Stereotypes CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
FOR THE KIDS : Fantasy Fair : This year's event has plenty for children, including a western town where they are encouraged to actively participate. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If Council Has Its Way, Residents May Get to Snooze a Little Longer : Construction: A proposed new 8 a.m. starting time for private building crews wins preliminary approval. KAREN DENNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Richard Snelling; Returned as Vermont Governor for 5th Term From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE : Baritone Carver Cossey Teaches That There Are No Spiritual Low Notes CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
5 Hurt in Gang Confrontation at Topanga Beach : Violence: Deputies say the incident is the latest in an extraordinarily bloody summer on local beaches. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Charges Dropped in Antiques Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : They've Got Stars in Their Eyes Over a Turtle, a Terminator and Ted Responses gathered by Janet Bester at the Buena Park Mall
Former Hostage Tracy Welcomed at Homecoming BETH HAWKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Attack on Flacks and Hacks BOB SIPCHEN
COMEDY : He Never Runs Out of Those Stupid People Tricks DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Two Views of Monterey Park's Bilingual Dispute
Ambassadors of the 'Gentle Art' : Jujitsu: Chuck Norris helps bring the first family of the Japanese technique from Brazil to a studio in Encino. BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Meteorite Hits on Earth Reported Associated Press
Long Beach : New Deputy City Manager to Also Head Police Panel
Pipeline Plan Seen as a Pipe Dream : Water: An undersea conduit from Alaska to California would be too costly, too environmentally damaging and too 'far-out,' a congressional workshop is told. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Is Aglow Over Moon Rock in His Big Collection LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Officials Seek to Track Down 60 Killings : Crime: The nationwide probe of unsolved deaths is aimed at determining if a confessed slayer is telling the truth about being a serial murderer. LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Has Kidnapers' Assurances, Palestinian Leader Says : Hostages: Popular Front's Jibril says Shiite groups promised him that no captives will be freed unless thousands of his people held by Israel are released. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Banker Found Herself on the Road : Sally Vantress' life was missing something. She got it back when she bicycled around the globe and now shares it with readers. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Architecture Art : Development: Al Forster and Robert Watts are two of the best at taking technical drawings and translating them into renderings that make buildings come to life. DIRK SUTRO
It's a Bone-Jarring Good Time : Rugby: Sport that started in 1820s is gaining popularity in Southern California. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Home to S. Africa in Hope, Fear : Whether to return is a difficult decision for expatriates in the Southland. Many don't want to sit on the sidelines. CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Critics Succeed in Forcing Recall Vote : Politics: No Rezoning Committee gathers 1,500 signatures in effort to oust four in city government. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighborhood Group Attacks Mini-Mall Plan : Development: Parking and noise are sticking points, though members say they might agree to a more sensitive design. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Rules City Was Justified in Firing Supervisor PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : Back to Nature : Photographer Brian Stethem revisited his childhood to produce a series on Sespe Creek. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investigators Arrest Suspect in Arson Fires : Law enforcement: The man was followed after his release from a hospital's psychiatric observation unit. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Hikes : Two Top Beaches Are Along the S.D.-Orange County Line Jerry Schad, Jerry Schad is an outdoor enthusiast, educator and author of books on hiking and cycling in San Diego County.
NEIGHBORS : Mouse Chase : Inventors group honors a Thousand Oaks man for his electric cat toy. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staying Power : A Shirelles spinoff is playing the county fair. Their novel girl-group sound placed high in the charts in the early '60s. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Neighbors Recall Fatal Police Accident : Safety: No siren was heard, no flashing lights seen on the police car that killed a couple, residents say. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graffiti 'Artists' Are Vandals--Call Them That
But Seriously, Folks . . . : Big-name comics still pack 'em in, but others are seeing a lot of frowns. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sorting Help for the Hungry : Food Co-Op Tackles Some New Challenges TRIVENI SHESHADRI
Seeing Green : A new label will identify produce deemed organic by the trade watchdog group California Certified Organic Farmers. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Used Recycled Tactics to OK Complex
Taking Plunge Into Secrets of Sea : Coast Offers Lots of Scuba Diving, Snorkeling Spots CHRIS AHRENS
RESTAURANT REVIEW CIAO : Hidden Pleasure : The chef-owner keeps his French-Italian kitchen flexible to keep the customer satisfied. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Views of Monterey Park's Bilingual Dispute
CRUISE : Harbor Stories : The Bay Queen, rescued from a woodpile in Marina del Rey, now provides rides around Ventura's waterways. CAROL WEINSTOCK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Pure Torture : Guitarist Ted Killian creates sometimes tense, sometimes tranquil 'ambient music' at Ventura's Livery Art Center. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sorting Out Trash Day
BABY-SITTING : Share Care : A Moorpark mothers organization has formed a child-watching co-op that uses time coupons. KATE POSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Annual Art Show Changes Mall Site : Marketing: An exhibit saluting Black History Month has left the Fox Hills Mall for the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corn So Sweet You Can Eat It Right Off Stalk KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a free-lance writer and cookbook author living in Vista.
Man Acquitted of Vandalism in Feud PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here Are Some of Top Spots for Diving in North County CHRIS AHRENS
Shoppers Can Dine Off the Eaten Track BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Fire Chief Criticized Over College Hills Blaze Gets New Post
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Salvage Art : For maskmaker Len Evans, who uses 'reclaimed' items from railroad tracks, the Seacliff spill means he has more material. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
The Perfect French Summer Meal ABBY MANDEL
France: No, They Don't ELIZABETH STROMME
One Tomalley Too Many CHARLES PERRY
Throw a Mussel on the Barbie JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Just Your Average Thai JONATHAN GOLD
The Name Game DAN BERGER
Big Cheese, Without Big Smell KATHIE JENKINS
Wacky Produce : Vegetarian Solution RON GASBARRO, Gasbarro is a free-lance writer who lives in Maryland. This story originally appeared in the Washington Post
Vegetarian Solution : These Are a Few of Our Favorite Vegetables
The Lead Question : Health: The government is trying to determine acceptable levels of lead after finding the metal in 600 wine samples. DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Vegetarian Solution : The Trip to Bountiful BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick as a Shrimp DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Vegetarian Solution : The Only Farmer at Farmer's Market : Produce: A true merchant-farmer, Charlie Lopez is equally adept at shucking corn and tending celebrity customers. RUSS PARSONS
Call Me Valdiguie DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Au Naturel Is Au Courant : Vegetarian Solution CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
It Wouldn't Be Summer Without 'Em ROSALIND CREASY
Life Among the Meat Eaters : Vegetarian Solution LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France: Traditions Survive MARION CUNNINGHAM
Cut Cantaloupes Pose Hazard : Safety: A salmonella outbreak is making federal officials label cut melons as "potentially hazardous." DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Great Cookbooks : Vegetarian Solution RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
The Boulevard of Natural Foods BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nut Burgers, Beer Bread ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eggplant, Meat of the Meatless FAYE LEVY
Vegetarian Solution : A French Chef's Chili ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Tips for Growing Squash ROSALIND CREASY
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE REVIEW : 'Tokyo Bound' Soars Toward Comical Cultural Collisions SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Cabaret Godot in AIDS Benefit Monday
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Queen Emmylou Still Serves Her Country Well : She and Band, in O.C. Tonight, Take Fresh Approach JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Quest for the Real Thing : * Theater: Teacher and student team up to create a musical that examines the search for love in an age of materialism and glitz. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'East Texas Hot Links' a Hard Slice of '50s Life at the Met T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Art of the Matter : What Will the Fallout Be From the BankAmerica-Security Pacific Merger? BARBARA ISENBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating the Sophomore Jinx : Strong 2nd Efforts by 3D, Rick Elias Prove Debuts Not Just Luck MIKE BOEHM
TV REVIEW : A Compelling Look at Civil War Ditties CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Simon Rattle Thinks Big in Hollywood Bowl Return MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : Style Over Substance, but Who Cares? NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Linda Hopkins' Cinegrill Blues LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tale of the Revised S.D. Repertory Season NANCY CHURNIN
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MUSIC REVIEW : Dominguez Closes Seal Beach Fest : * With much personality and attentiveness, the pianist offers classical standards for the final concert of the 17th annual event. TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : 'Iluminado': Insight From Inside SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leo Fuchs Tries on a New Mask of Laughter ROBERT EPSTEIN
Video Rental Chart : 'Enemy' Dumps 'Misery' DENNIS HUNT
A Well-Connected Trio From Mexico : * Folk music: Befriended by an L.A. couple, Quetzalcoatl seeks to entertain and educate listeners about rarely heard sounds. AMY KUEBELBECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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