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What happened on August 10, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEWS : German Cabaret, American Attitude : 'Cabaret Verboten' has been sanitized and defused. 'Frauleins in Underwear,' though not sinister either, is more ribald. By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
TELEVISION * El Dia de Latino Comedy: Los Angeles... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
JAZZ REVIEW : Grusin Brothers Make Pasadena Fest a Family Affair By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Night of Casual Party-Jam and Tear Gas By Lorraine Ali
TV REVIEW : A Confusing 'Why Am I Gay?' on HBO By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Some in This Adaptation Are Green as the Gables By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer of Endless Box-Office Success Stories : If Audiences Continue to Turn Out in August, Overall Business Is Expected to Top Last Year's by About $300 Million By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAST TRACK : A Pianist Trained, but Not Ingrained, in France By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Elvis the King Might Be a God in the Making, Author Says from Reuter
Weekend Box Office : 'Fugitive' Makes Off With $23.8 Million By David J. Fox
Muralist Honors California Indians : Art: Judy Baca's $60,000 project to spruce up the Baldwin Park Metrolink rail station puts 'memory into a piece of land.' By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country Dance Craze Comes to Cable TV
'Rocky Horror' Event to Benefit AIDS Project
Younguns Trilogy to Screen at Universal
PBS Finally to Air 'Building Bombs' : Television: Controversial show about the fallout from building hydrogen bombs has been delayed for years--and edited-- but basic points remain, producer says. By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Virtually Interesting : 'Machine Culture' Show Gives Hint of What Technology Can Do By Cathy Curtis
Dining Like a Native : Bowers Museum Lecturer Provides History, Samples of Foods Columbus Found in New World By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surf Poetry: Riding the Wild Verse By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Benefit Performance of 'Twelfth Night' Set
Civilization
Sentences for Koon and Powell
Burning Newspapers
'Let Me Get This Straight'
Teaching Morality
Sikhs Are the Right Kind of Neighbors
Homeowners Suffer More With Red Line
Try Another Tack on Street Races
Thanks for Aid With Off-Roaders
COKE BUSTERS: Helping law enforcement started out as a... By Mark Platte and Jerry Hicks and Dave Lesher
2 MIGs Crash in Red Sea \o7 Associated Press\f7
Drug to Help Cystic Fibrosis Patients Wins FDA Panel's OK \o7 Associated Press\f7
SALES UP, $$$ DOWN: After years of gloom for sellers...
HIGH ROLLERS: The wealthiest 1% of Americans--the ones who... By Gary Gorman
2 Climbers Killed in Alps \o7 Reuters\f7
Amid a Media Crush, Fleiss Pleads Not Guilty By Andrea Ford and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : No Longer a Refuge for Readers : Libraries are trying off-duty police, security cameras to counter rising crime. The numbers of street people seeking shelter have prompted use of such extreme measures as odor monitors. By Janny Scott, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Serbs Leave Key Peak as NATO OKs Attack Plan : Bosnia: Withdrawal from 2nd mountain is delayed. U.N. secretary general must approve allied air strikes. By William Tuohy and John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clintons Press Campaign for Health Care Reforms : Medicine: First Lady tells hospital group that antitrust rules may ease. President says overhaul is vital. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Hike in Federal Grazing Fees Proposed by Babbitt By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. May Ease Export of Rocket Technology By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Alleging Bias, Sues Valley Apartment Complex By Chip Johnson and Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Crossing Guard Killed in Abduction By Emily Adams and Duke Helfand, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Out of the Labs and Onto the Streets of Europe, Japan : Transit: Compactness of the regions, environmental concerns give a jump-start to electric vehicle industry. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Berkeley Fires Registrar After Spending Improprieties By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disciplining of Doctors Criticized : Health: Medical board report says state evaluators of suspect physicians often are sloppy or unqualified. One board member says hiring seems to be based 'on the buddy system.' By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Investigates Tustin Doctor in Sex Case By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skydiver Plane Crash Blamed on Pilot Error By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nurse Shot by Woman at Hospital : Violence: A second nurse at Corona Regional Medical Center disarms the assailant, who had chased the victim to the emergency room. By Len Hall and Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Top Palestinians Meet to Unify Stand : Mideast: Three withdraw resignations. However, signs of disagreement remain. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Speeds Somalia Review in Wake of 4 Soldiers' Deaths : Africa: The accelerated study seeks to determine under what conditions American forces can come home. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Hata Urges Solutions to U.S. Disputes By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levees Hold as Mississippi Heads for a Broader, Deeper Channel \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
Ruling to Let Demjanjuk Return Is Fought : Immigration: Justice Department challenges a decision to let accused Nazi guard re-enter U.S. He was cleared of being 'Ivan the Terrible.' By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rival's Bumbling Helps New Jersey's Florio Make Comeback : With help from a Clinton aide, the governor is trying to overcome unpopularity engendered by a tax increase. Polls show him even with the Republican candidate. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Chemicals on Chinese Ship Usable for Arms, U.S. Says : Diplomacy: Cargo is in Iranian waters. Beijing charges U.S. bullying in monitoring the vessel. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope in Fine Form as He Heads to Colorado : Religion: John Paul visits Jamaica en route to Denver, where he will lead World Youth Day celebrations. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Officer Shot to Death in Caucasus; Motive Unclear : Georgia: The victim was riding with a top security official. Terrorism is held unlikely. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European Union Only Way to Avoid War, German Leader Warns By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wounded Child Airlifted From Sarajevo--Thousands Remain : Victims: Girl, 5, will be treated in London. 'Precarious existence' for others is decried. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tells W. Virginians Budget Is 'Good Beginning' : Economy: The President says he's trying to cut through a 'fog of misinformation' on the deficit-cutting plan. State picked to dramatize economic needs. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credit for Working Poor Exemplifies Tax Burden Shift : Budget: Expanded program will help 15 million families. It's part of the Clinton campaign to reverse Reagan's policy of giving breaks to affluent. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Citadel Picks a Black as Its Top-Ranking Cadet \o7 Associated Press\f7
Killer Ruled Sane; Death Penalty Possible \o7 Associated Press\f7
Indictment Charges S.F. Lawyer Laundered Money for Drug Ring \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Driver Killed When Gas Tanker Crashes \o7 Associated Press\f7
German Experiment Tests the Mettle of Electric Cars : Technology: A $25-million Baltic Sea island project has put 60 of the vehicles on the streets to track their usefulness in everyday use, with everyday drivers. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Contest Fizzled but Gave Electric Car Idea a Push By Michael Parrish
Girl, 14, Shouldn't Be Forced to Visit Mother, Therapist Says \o7 Reuters\f7
Shuttle Crew Back for Third Try at Launch \o7 From Associated Press\f7
8.1 Quake's Toll Could Have Been Worse, Officials Say \o7 from Associated Press\f7
O.C. Reaction: Strong Praise, Condemnation By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Urges Stiff Penalties to Deter Illegal Immigrants : Government: Under his sweeping proposal, children born on U.S. soil to unlawful residents would be denied citizenship. Some federal benefits would be cut off. By Bill Stall and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Being Hip to Parenthood : The father of Rolling Stone magazine--and three boys--introduces Family Life, for parents who are determined not to lose their cool. By Bob Sipchen
PERSONAL HEALTH : One 'Must' for Home Gym: Discipline By Kathleen Doheny
PERSONAL HEALTH : First, Exercise Your Shopping Smarts By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEW : A High Standard for Low-Brow Humor : THE LIAR: A Novel \o7 By Stephen Fry\f7 ; Soho Press $22, 277 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
And They All Lived Happily Ever After . . . : Three sets of O.C. spouses share their secrets after participating recently in the California Perfect Couple competition in Sacramento. By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bob on the Spot : Bob Davis and Family Have Their Own Special Act: Dry-Cleaning Circus Costumes By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Health : Slimming Wallet and Nothing Else?
Still Scratching Their Heads Over Mysteries of Itching : Health: Experts don't know much about the maddening sensation. Is it a form of pain? Could there be a mind-body link? Still, new research may soon bring relief. By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After 61 Years, One More Chance By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN BRIEF : Job Corps Looking for Women to Train
PERSONAL HEALTH : HEALTH WATCH : Vegetables: Our Allies in the War on Cancer
LAGOS : Political Crisis
ASUNCION : New President
EDINBURGH : A Cultural Fest
NEW YORK : Latest on Lockerbie
National Agenda : German Miners Tap Deep Vein of Workers' Anger : Hunger strikers are martyrs for easterners upset over plant closures, layoffs and privatization. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : Sizzling Bestsellers from the Global Bookstore : A summer tour of who is reading what and where--and why Times staff writer Patt Morrison wrote this story based on dispatches from Times foregin bureaus
Briefing Paper : War of Words in Mideast Talks By Michael Parks; Times Staff Writer
Documentary : 4 Years Later: a Cuba of Peddlers and Pedalers : With few Communist allies left, tourism blooms but almost everything else has wilted since 1989, a visitor finds. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reading Between Lines for Local Mood By Patt Morrison
The Global Bookstore : 'Bookstore' Staff
Speaking of: : Health, Wealth and Wisdom Compiled by Times researcher ANN GRIFFITH
BUSINESS
First Interstate Buys 53-Branch San Diego Trust : Banking: The $340-million stock swap with parent San Diego Financial Corp. quadruples First Interstate's presence in that county. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TriStar Home Video Names New Business Affairs VP
Syncor International Corp., a Chatsworth operator of...
Bradley C. Call was appointed chairman of the board of...
Datametrics Corp., a Chatsworth maker of computer...
Earl Fleisher has been named controller of Huntway...
Sondra Berchin has resigned as executive vice president of...
New Image Industries Inc., a Canoga Park maker of dental...
Technicolor Inc., a film processor and video services...
Gary Horowitz has been named president and chief executive...
Quadratron Systems Inc., a Westlake Village supplier of...
Nye & Nelson of Ventura won a $4.1-million Navy contract...
Flamemaster Corp. of Sun Valley won a $332,745 contract...
Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won a $324,102 contract...
King Nutronics of Woodland Hills won a $255,580 contract...
Llamas Plastic Inc. of Sylmar won a $249,600 contract from...
Eaton Corp.'s Information Management Systems Division of...
California State University Foundation of Northridge won a...
Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won a $167,970...
Air-Dry Corp. of America in Moorpark won a $133,685...
Crown Connector Inc. of San Fernando won a $274,503...
Sierra Family Trust of Northridge won a $1.6-million...
Rockwell International Corp.'s Science Center of Thousand...
Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won a $515,321 contract...
Groundwater Technology Government Services Inc. of Ventura...
New SD Inc. Edcliff Instruments of Sylmar won a $383,640...
Avibank Manufacturing Inc. of Burbank won a $445,559...
HR Textron Inc. of Valencia won a $274,896 contract from...
Delta Makes Flight More Simulating Bloomberg Business News
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Columbia Execs Learn to Dodge Fleiss Flak By Claudia Eller and Alan Citron
Cable TV: Viacom Inc., the nation's 13th-largest cable TV... By Kathryn Harris
Domestic Market Share
Ex-Banker Transforming Business School : Education: The former chairman and CEO of First Boston Corp. is teaching the importance of change and adaptability in his new job as a graduate school dean at the University of Maryland. From Associated Press
REGIONAL REPORT : Mexico Leads Firms' List of New Plant Sites : Economy: NAFTA and low-cost labor are big draws for companies planning to relocate or expand outside the Southland, a survey finds. By John O'Dell and Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CLINTON BUDGET AFTERMATH : Passage Sends Stocks Soaring and Sinks Bond Yields to Historic Lows By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLINTON BUDGET AFTERMATH : Q&A : Plan Expands Government's Income Tax Break for Low Earners By Kathy M. Kristof
Raising the Dead : Past Legends Are Being Resurrected in New Gap Ads By Bruce Horovitz
First Interstate Buys 53-Branch San Diego Trust : Banking: The $340-million stock swap with parent San Diego Financial Corp. quadruples First Interstate's presence in that county. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
France Trims Its 24-Hour Interest Rate to 9.75% From Associated Press
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Western Digital Sells Silicon Wafer Plant to Rockwell : Computers: The sprawling Irvine factory is too big for the struggling chip maker, which lost $25 million last year. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cap Cities Buys Mexican Business Magazine : Media: The purchase of Expansion, No. 1 in Latin American advertising, continues a trend of foreign acquisitions. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Founders of Virgin Records' U.S. Unit Quit : Music: Co-Chairmen Jeff Ayeroff and Jordan Harris deny they were pressured to resign amid rumored tension with President Phil Quartararo, who is replacing them. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
REGIONAL REPORT : Mexico Leads Firms' List of New Plant Sites : Economy: NAFTA and low-cost labor are big draws for companies planning to relocate or expand outside the Southland, a survey finds. By John O'Dell and Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irvine Plant to Be Sold for $115 Million : Computers: Rockwell International will acquire silicon wafer factory that is too big for the needs of Western Digital, which lost $25 million last year. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Beleaguered TWA's Financing Plans Fly? : Aviation: Funding for the airline is still up in the air with a bankruptcy court hearing fast approaching. From Bloomberg Business News
Motor Maker Purchases Georgia Firm : Transaction: Pacific Scientific in Newport Beach acquired Automation Intelligence Inc., a week after buying Powertec Industrial. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Irvine Co. Discussing Deals for L.A. Firms to Move to the County Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Caltrans Directive Ignores Court Order : Contracts: Memo from an official calls for a continued reduction in the use of consultants despite a judge's order to the contrary. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Ex-Shiley Chief Would Not Fear Valve Implant : Suit: Former president, now a consultant, testifies that data was not knowingly withheld during safety tests. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Ad Agency Is in the Works for HomeBase
Olson Construction to Build 5 Eateries
Amwest Insurance Profit Drops to $114,000
Tekelec Loses $3.8 Million on 25% Lower Revenues
St. Ives' Profit Falls 17% in Second Quarter
Datron Systems' Profits Quintuple in 1st Quarter
Alpharel Net Triples on 22% Revenue Gain
Image Entertainment Posts $772,700 1st-Quarter Profit
Marciano's Departure at Guess? Leaves Cherokee Investors Guessing : Apparel: Some speculate the French designer plans to take an active role in Sunland-based firm. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley's Housing Market Rebounds in July : Real estate: Sales are up 15% from a year earlier. Much of the activity comes from first-time buyers attracted by a sharp drop in prices. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Bear Risks of Condo Associations' Shaky Finances By Ron Galperin
Voice Powered Changes Command : Electronics: CEO steps down as the Canoga Park firm moves into retail distribution. Its second product is due soon. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's 3rd Largest Liquor Wholesaler to Shut Down
Van Nuys Firm Sells Its Electrical-Vehicle Unit
Compact Video Sold to Investment Firm
BioSource, Vienna Firm to Develop Biomedical Tests
Calnetics Shows a Profit on 18% Sales Increase
Insurance Auto Auctions' Earnings Rise on Mergers
Leslie's Poolmart Profit Rises 32% in 2nd Quarter
IHOP Corp. Profits Fall 22% in 2nd Quarter
Housing Slump Won't Thwart Ritter Ranch, Analysts Predict : * Nevertheless, there are risks aplenty for the 10,625-acre development. Deep, patient pockets are a key to success. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citadel Shows Quarterly Loss of $15.2 Million
Terminal Data Earns $40,000 in 3rd Quarter
Camera Platforms Net Loss for Quarter Widens
Dolco Packaging Profit Up on 6% Sales Rise
THQ Inc. Reports Loss in Second Quarter
Tejon Ranch Net Income Jumps 27% in 2nd Quarter
Cheesecake Factory Posts $1.4-Million Profit
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Meteor Shower Due in Night Skies By Nona Yates
Tears on the Unicorn By Al Martinez
ECONOMY WATCH : Home Life
Leave Somalia, Yes . . . but Not Now : Reassessing the U.S. role in wake of killings
Prudence in the Great Outdoors : Bear's attacks on campers are grim reminders of need for simple caution
Palestinian Discord Boils Over : Three key negotiating team members threaten to quit in dispute with PLO
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Recapture the Taste for Risk : Without investment in those who innovate and invest, we will become 'ordinary' and lower our standard of living. By Richard Sybert and Philip Romero, \o7 Richard Sybert is state director of planning and research. Philip Romero is chief economist in the governor's office. \f7
The naughty old days: Enough talk about modern-day madams... By Steve Harvey
Warden of Prison in Lancaster Sees an Evolution in Approach By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Obituaries
Munich in the Redwoods : Clinton & Co. has arm-twisted environmental leaders into surrender of our ancient forests. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
Democrats Find Little Unity in Diversity : Politics: Is Clinton less successful than presidents past in keeping the troops in line? Truman, F.D.R. would disagree. By Ross K. Baker, \o7 Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. \f7
Obituaries : Louis Sheaffer; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Biographer From Associated Press
Obituaries : Daniel Fuchs; Novelist and Oscar-Winning Film Writer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Milton Thompson; NASA Pilot Tested X-15 Rocket Plane
Youths Get a Look at Job Prospects on the Flight Line : Education: A week at Point Mugu air station exposes students to career opportunities in aerospace. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mall Plan Would Add Cars, Smog : Ventura: Environmental report says congestion would increase and air quality decline if the Buenaventura shopping center doubles in size. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Beach Shootout : Courts: Police say the alleged gang members are rivals in Santa Paula. They are accused of firing at each other on shore near Ventura Harbor's south jetty. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2,000 Line Up to Apply for 250 Wal-Mart Jobs; Bleak Economy Blamed : Oxnard: Applications will be taken through Friday. Employment workers say turnout shows a lowering of standards for wages. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tanker Due to Make 1st Trip Along Coast : Fuel: The Chevron Oregon landed at the Gaviota terminal Monday to pick up 250,000 barrels before heading to Los Angeles refineries. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Outing Aimed at Bringing Kids Together By Sara Catania
CAMARILLO : County Fair Crowns Queen From Somis By Maia Davis
FILLMORE : Same Pair Suspected in Market Robberies By Julie Fields
Kaiser Gives $5,000 to AIDS Care Group By Sara Catania
OXNARD : Judge Refuses to Lower Suspect's Bail By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : She Proved Women Belong in Kitchen By Constance Sommer
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Files Lawsuit Against Park District By Jeff Mcdonald
MOORPARK : Evidence of 3 Beatings Cited at Murder Trial By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Improper Chemical Use Brings Citations By Brenda Day
SIMI VALLEY : Resident Named by Wilson to Panel By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : Motorcycle Death Being Investigated By Julie Fields
Simi OKs $105,000 to Lure Company : Council: The figure was pared from $130,000 after officials questioned the number of jobs and payroll size involved in the proposed move. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Argument at Apartment Ends in Fatal Shooting : Ventura: Police take four people into custody for questioning in connection with downtown slaying. By Leonard N. Fleming, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Hurt as Metrolink Slams Into Car at Crossing : Simi Valley: Marguerite Powell, 75, is in stable condition. Her car was stopped on the tracks when the train came upon her at 70 m.p.h. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oak Park School Board Race Offers Little to Argue Over : Education: The award-winning district is suffering growing pains, however, as the fall election for three seats draws closer. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Fiedler Nominated for CRA Board Over Walters' Complaints By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Solar System : Science: Unlike many of their peers, astronomers at the college's observatory work in the daytime. They study only the sun. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Secret of His Success Is No Secret By Scott Harris
PACOIMA : Student Tutors Get a Taste of Teaching By Carmen Valencia
Making a Difference in Your Community : Polio Survivor Group Seeking More Help By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STUDIO CITY : Street Repairs Begin Near New Mini-Mall By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Defendant Denies Shooting Officer By Thom Mrozek
VAN NUYS : College Program to Aid Latino Students By Jeff Schnaufer
LA CRESCENTA : Coach, Girlfriend to Be Tried in Drug Case By Tommy Li
CHATSWORTH : At Long Last, School Gets Air Conditioners By Jill Leovy
BURBANK : TV Makes Board President a Celebrity By Ed Bond
CANOGA PARK : Anti-Gang Group's Funds Drop to $200 By Jill Leovy
CALABASAS : City Begins Review of Development Site By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Teacher Prep Time in Dispute at Burroughs By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Commissioner Hands Off Credit Card Case By Tommy Li
Lab Owner Gets 8 Years for Disposal Scheme By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Enter Not Guilty Pleas to Drug Charges : Crime: The suspected members of the 'Valley Boys' gang are held on $2-million bail each. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Congressional Members Unanimously Back CALSTART : Transportation: Consortium is supported in its bid for up to $30 million to fund 21 clean-air programs. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City to Buy Land With $492,500 Grant : Recreation: The buffer parcel will ideally keep residents from leaving trails and disrupting animals. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Killed in Single-Car Accident
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wilson Tours the New State Prison : Incarceration: The governor spends 90 minutes at the Lancaster facility before heading to a reelection fund-raiser in Palmdale. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Flight of the Condors Causes Flap : Wildlife: The two youthful birds had some concerned and others annoyed when they flew to Castaic Lake. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Recycler Overcomes Tragedies but Not State Bureaucracy : Business: Doug Feller has cerebral palsy and cannot read or write. He says he knows his numbers. Regulators disagree and want to help him improve his accounting. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Given 30 Days to Settle King Civil Suit; Trial Set for '94 By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staying Small : Neighborhoods: Talk that a Payless drug store is coming sends chills through cozy Larchmont Village. Merchants and residents have organized to keep big business out. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Landlord Targeted in Crackdown on Racial Bias : Housing: Federal program in which investigators seek apartments leads to suit alleging discrimination against African-American renters. It is the first such action in the state. By Michael Connelly and Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eavesdropping Question Raised at Trial : Menendez case: Psychologist concedes his lover was waiting outside his office while brothers discussed their parents' killing. But he doubts she overheard exchanges. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight Over Pay Cuts Escalating : Government: The union representing 40,000 county workers begins mapping strike strategy. Supervisors stand firm in their effort to balance the $13.5-billion budget. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 17-Year Head of Public Defender Office to Retire
SAN PEDRO : Riordan Tours Harbor Area With Councilman
STUDIO CITY : Cancer Patient Support Organization to Fold
LOS ANGELES : Woman Pleads Not Guilty in White Supremacist Plot
SANTA CLARITA : Grant to Fund Purchase of Buffer Land Along Trails
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 5 Alleged Drug Gang Members Plead Not Guilty
CHATSWORTH : Man Gets 8-Year Term for Export of Toxic Waste
Following the Sun : Astronomy: At an egg-shaped observatory west of Sylmar, Cal State Northridge scientists study the role of sunspots and their impact on the greenhouse effect. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules Drug Money Case a Mistrial : Courts: A former sheriff's sergeant was accused of using stolen funds to build his home. Jurors deadlocked after almost two weeks. from a Times Staff Writer
18 Jurors Excused in Denny Case : Courts: One prospect says recent sentencing of two police officers in King beating would affect his judgment. The dismissals underscore the difficult process of finding a panel. By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Timing Dims Prospects for Comet Show : Space: The Perseid shower may produce hundreds of meteors per hour. But don't expect to see much here--the event will peak hours before sunset. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
They're Off to See the Pope : 800 Local Vietnamese Leave on Denver Pilgrimage to Meet Pontiff By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspected Gang Members Jailed in Boy's Death By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Project Expected to Get Panel's Approval : Proposal: Coastal Commission is set to vote on a plan to boost oil recovered from two platforms off Huntington Beach coastline. By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Atty.'s Office Investigates Ex-Gynecologist : Inquiry: Ivan C. Namihas escaped state criminal charges in more than 100 sexual abuse complaints. Federal prosecutors are exploring possible mail fraud angle. Former physician denied any wrongdoing. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Police Happy With New Work Schedule By Bert Eljera
CYPRESS : Dolls Keep the Spirit of Elvis Alive By Martin Miller
Countywide : Housing Guidebook Will Be Presented By Geoff Boucher
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Substation to Open at Harbour By Robert Barker
GARDEN GROVE : City to Sell Bonds, Buy Trailer Parks By Robert Barker
SANTA ANA : Library Will List Help-Wanted Ads By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Fixing Park Holes Where Rain Got in By Robert Barker
FULLERTON : Sunny Hills Graduate Wins $20,000 Award By Willson Cummer
DANA POINT : Woman Robbed in Parking Lot By Anna Cekola
IRVINE : Council to Decide on Hotel Site Study By Shelby Grad
NEWPORT BEACH : City to Save on Cost of New Fire Station By Bob Elston
LAGUNA BEACH : School District Sets Anti-Gang Goals By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : Graduation Marks a Special Milestone By Anna Cekola
SAN CLEMENTE : City Raises Fees for False Alarms, Golf By Anna Cekola
DANA POINT : Cultural Projects to Receive $50,000 By Frank Messina
FULLERTON : $500 Reward Given in Graffiti Arrest By Willson Cummer
IRVINE : Pastor Recuperating After Car Accident By Shelby Grad
Ranks Close on El Toro Plans : Military: Newport Beach decides to join forces with the county in an effort to transform the Marine air station into a commercial airport. By Bob Elston and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OCTA Studying Alternative Fuels for Buses By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Will Receive UC Irvine Medals By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program for Youngsters May Expand to Westminster Park : Project: School district is considering funding the effort that trains seniors citizens to tutor and encourage first- through third-graders. By Andrea Heiman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Female Body Is Found Behind Motel
Two South County Banks Robbed
Hit-Run Suspect May Face Harsher Term if Convicted : Courts: Blood-alcohol level of man accused in fatality is said to have been nearly four times legal limit. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Adjourns for Annual Summer Hiatus : Thousand Oaks: Mayor Lazar creates a stir with announcement that she will run for another term next year. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Rockies Beat Dodgers in 11th : Baseball: Castilla's sacrifice fly brings in the winning run. A bases-loaded double play erase's L.A.'s chances in the 10th. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS : Pernfors Finds Fame Fleeting From Associated Press
He Might Feel Relaxed With CONCADECAF By Shav Glick
Something Borrowed, Something New for Redskins in Victory From Associated Press
Powell Wins World Championship Tuneup From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clark and Manwaring Lift Giants Over Reds From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rhodes Helps Extend Orioles' Win Streak From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Is Impressed by Mondesi By Tim Kawakami
Tidland, Richardson Qualify for U.S. Amateur
Party Cited Wins Bayakoa Handicap Associated Press
HORSE RACING : Trainers, Bettors Need Patience to Succeed With Foreign Horses By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
Strong Safeties : Rams: Stewart and Terrell battle for the starting spot in the secondary, and the spoils that come with it. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paradise Found : Ex-Coach Sherbeck Feels Right at Home in Montana By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graham's Rise in Rankings Slows to Crawl : Tennis: Fountain Valley player has been stuck near No. 50 in recent months, but says she's not overly concerned. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starting Over : Two Years Ago, Herzog Figured He Had a Mandate to Rebuild Angels for Gene Autry--and Then the Club Changed the Rules By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raider Role Is a Natural for Hoskins By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Went to Wall, and Turned Into Major Tennis Star By Jim Murray
Bumpy Beginning : From Bankruptcy, Michigan Track Has Become the Best By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT MANHATTAN BEACH : Love for Shriver Is Owning Piece of Orioles By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / U.S. WOMEN'S AMATEUR : Voorhees Shatters Tournament Record By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Marinovich's Role Appears to Vanish By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Told to Sign or Skip Opener By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Aikman Gets OK for Full Practice Associated Press
UCLA's Miller, Walker Sentenced to Probation : Jurisprudence: The university will determine whether the defensive starters are allowed to play football this season. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Joyfully Plunges Into Being American : Diving: China's Li, 34, can't wait to become a citizen--and hopes to make the Olympic team. By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Holman Is Listed in Good Condition Associated Press
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