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What happened on August 19, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Menendez Jury Told of Sex Abuse ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Community Center Fees, Rules Adopted DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Craftsman Is a Maker of Smiles : Furniture: Using a whimsical style and bright colors, late-blooming designer Joseph Somers crafts pieces with built-in chuckles. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House's Second Sister : Dee Dee Myers' Older Sibling to Join Clinton Administration JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shorter School Day Is Called Discriminatory
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : AIDS Group Plans Satellite Food Bank JEFF SCHNAUFER
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Redevelopment Study of 2 Eastside Areas Planned
2nd Fraternity Flyer Is Criticized : CSUN: Members are invited to 'rape' and 'pillage.' Chapter and campus officials react with strong disapproval. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : City Approves Plan for 5% Utility Tax MARTIN MILLER
Trash Collector Recycles the Old West in Spoofy Commercials JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Limits Testimony on Menendezes' Upbringing : Courts: Extensive description of the brothers' childhoods is barred as being irrelevant to murder charge. From Associated Press
19 Students Win Scholarships, and Namesake Feels Honored CAROL CHASTANG
Dead People's Names Used in Credit Scams MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Forest, Laguna Reject County's El Toro Plan : Demilitarization: But the two South County cities say they will seek compromise with county on Marine base closure. FRANK MESSINA and LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Seriously Hurt in Car Crash
Slaying Suspect Couldn't Explain Blood in House JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STUDIO CITY : Waxman to Address Community Meeting SCOTT GLOVER
Sheriff's Dept. Spared, Library Cut in Proposal : Finances: County budget plan of $3.6 billion for '93-94 is the starting point for hearings next week. It hinges on voters' acceptance of a half-cent sales tax extension. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Ends Deal for Central City Rail Line Land : Transit: Harbor commission still backs project but says problems could not be cleared up before contract deadlines. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Threatens to Ground LAX Project Unless City Pays Up From a Times Staff Writer
Realtor to Head Panel on Ventura Blvd. SCOTT GLOVER
OXNARD : New Deal OKd for Ormond Beach Plan PATRICK McCARTNEY
ROWLAND HEIGHTS : Hate Symbols Scrawled in Vandalism, Theft at Home
Countywide : The Very Picture of Progress BERT ELJERA
Long Beach Woman Slain in Her Home : Crime: Police believe a fire was ignited after the 75-year-old was beaten in an apparent robbery. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Museum Branch Cuts Price of Admission ED BOND
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Civic Life Rots While Gossip Rides High : Surely we have better things for police to do than chase down madams to the stars; how about rape prevention, for one? ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a former national correspondent for The Times.
Activist Says Panel Exceeded Authority SCOTT GLOVER
4 Men Arrested in Countywide Series of July Auto Thefts GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Charges THOM MROZEK
Harbr Patrol May Adopt Use of Pepper Spray JULIE FIELDS
Base Politics Intrude on Bases : Heartening example of Tustin shows how conversion can best be handled
Woman Is Found Stabbed to Death
VENTURA : Suspect in 3 Bank Holdups Indicted JULIE FIELDS
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Sisters Reach Zenith Singing for the Pope JAMES ZOLTAK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stop This Monstrous Runoff : UCLA study points finger at storm drains as a major bay polluter
Last-Minute Suit Is Filed to Block Tollway Construction JEFFREY A. PERLMAN and LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Union Meeting on Fiscal Crisis Draws Few People
SIMI VALLEY : 2-Mile Barrier Is Installed on Freeway Median JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Clinton Tried to Help the Valley
Valley Role on CRA Board Is Good News
Diverse Democrats
Jane Alexander
PACOIMA : School to Benefit From Health Project JEFF SCHNAUFER
President Clinton
TUSTIN : Base Designated for Redevelopment BERT ELJERA
Drywallers Sue Sheriff and County Over Arrests : Courts: The lawsuit alleges mental and emotional distress as a result of 'unlawful' detentions of construction strikers in July, 1992. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm's Money Woes Leave Tourists Stuck : Travel: A charter airline cancels flights of German visitors, saying the tour operator has not paid its bills. Thousands are left stranded. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Votes to Hike Water Rate by 4.2% DEBRA CANO
Simi Approves Corriganville Park Permit : Recreation: The decision will allow officials to apply for U.S. and state grants to build the $4.3-million facility. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City-Paid Defense for Holden OKd : Government: City attorney clears the use of taxpayers' money for a private lawyer to represent the councilman against sexual harassment allegations. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Considers First Mixed-Use Development : Hearing: Plan includes condominiums and retail shops. Critics fear it will add too much housing and traffic to an area they say is already overbuilt. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilwoman Urges L.A. to Lift Hiring Freeze : Budget: Laura Chick says her plan is designed to quickly put 50 police officers on the streets. Reservists and retirees would be hired. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Official's Travel Costs Questioned : Legislature: Hearing on reappointment to waste management board is held up after it is learned that Santa Barbara man billed taxpayers for commuting to work in Sacramento. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standing Up for Themselves Timothy Williams
LOS ANGELES : Council Cuts Bernardi's Scholarship Program 75%
Cutbacks Will Erode Trust in Justice, Garcetti Says : Budget: Efforts to hire minority prosecutors will be stymied by lack of funds, D.A. warns. He says employing attorneys from diverse communities is essential. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fences and Signs Going Up Along 2-Mile Stretch of Metrolink Tracks : Transportation: The safety project is funded by $863,000 in taxes raised through 1990's Proposition C. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Data May Clear Suzuki of Wrongdoing : Education: CSU spokesman says new documents might exonerate head of Cal Poly Pomona in accepting housing allowance after he moved into campus home. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Forest : City Delays Decision on Utility Permits FRANK MESSINA
Working on the 'Greening' of America--and the Economy : Technology: Local industries speculate on innovative products that will produce a profit in an eco-friendly world. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Feinstein Says She'll Vote for B-2 SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Red Line Extension Approval a Relief
Fairness Takes a Recess in School Debate SCOTT HARRIS
Leftist Terrorists
SYLMAR : Schoolchildren Turning Lot Into Garden CARMEN VALENCIA
GRANADA HILLS : Neighbors Back Limits on Center JILL LEOVY
LOS ANGELES : Riordan Cites Shared Views With Union Leaders
Renovated Market Fills Bill for Leisure World Clientele SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cycling Club Rides Beyond Valley's Edge SUSAN BYRNES
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Fence Installation Starts on Part of Metrolink Route
Turning the Tide for At-Risk Teen-Agers : Intervention: Ocean Challenge offers youths a chance to test their fishing and camping skills. Organizers say it's a way to show those who might be tempted to join gangs that there are other choices. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soil Transfer From Warner Ridge to Pierce Farm Is OKd KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Were the Cans Turned on a Tagger? THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lesson of 'Ivan the Terrible' Case : Hard to prosecute war crimes when trail is cold
SANTA ANA : College Receives $750,000 in Grants
BREA : Fewer Homes, More Open Land Proposed BERT ELJERA
Centralize Finance, Decentralize Delivery : Health care: A national tax to provide insurance is the only answer, given the states' diversity of wealth and generosity. VICTOR R. FUCHS, Victor R. Fuchs' latest book, "The Future of Health Policy," will be published in September by Harvard University Press.
Taking the Bitter With the Sweet : Fairgrounds: Opening-day crowds get their first taste of the 1993 county fair--from lemon juice to more traditional treats. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beilenson's Vote Hurts the Economy
Growing Strength in Numbers : Government: City Council victories, including 2 in Carson, are few and far between for the state's largest Asian ethnic group, but some polls-watchers say it could be the beginning of a trend. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Complied by Richard O'Reilly, director of computer analysis
Man Given 30 Years for Killing 3 People While Fleeing Police ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prisoner's Custody of Daughter, 4, Reinstated : Courts: Mother also keeps visiting rights. County plans appeal on grounds that transporting children would be undue burden on government. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Costa Mesa High Gets New Principal BOB ELSTON
PIONEER WATCH : He Made a Difference
Ventura Math Scores Drop 18 Points on SAT : Education: Verbal skills numbers show improvement. The district's high schools remain above the state and national average. STEPHANIE SIMON and BRENDA DAY, Simon is a Times staff writer; Day is a Times correspondent
CORONA DEL MAR : Woodman, Spare Those City Trees BOB ELSTON
Heritage Commission Designates Egyptian Theatre a Landmark
Suicide Prevention
Obituary
CHATSWORTH : Ex-Gangbanger Raps to a Somber Crowd JILL LEOVY
Cutting Out Youth Group Disheartening
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Fast-Food Company Fined $2,700 : Lancaster: Taco Tec Inc. pleads no contest to failing to carry workers' compensation insurance at two outlets. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Bears Shot After Attacks
NORTHRIDGE : Fraternity 'Rape, Pillage' Party Flyer Condemned
STANTON : Strip Club Drops Suit Against City WILLSON CUMMER
Hate-Crime Victim Sues 2 of His Attackers
Suspected Graffiti Vandal Says He's the One Who Got Tagged THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Co-Star Held in Alleged Rape of Extra on Set ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Computers in Schools Is the Point
Harvest of Hope : Rebuilding: A handful of inner-city gardens have sprung up, begun with U.S. riot-recovery aid. Residents say the vegetables and fruit provide much-needed food--and pride. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Council Rejects Curfew at Beach LESLIE EARNEST
SIMI VALLEY : Youth Arrested in Pair's Shooting MACK REED
Sharing the Art of Enlightenment : Education: Grammy-winning producer Andre Fischer tells Inglewood teen-agers that success isn't just about material things. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Attorney Kelso Resigns From School Board
San Juan OKs Demolition of Historic Victorian House T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : City Sells 4 Historical Homes for $193,500 MIMI KO
Peer Lessons at Camp : Education: In program at Santa Ana school district, older teens teach children to resist drugs and gangs. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Sweetens Business Incentive Package PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Firms' Deal Clouds Pipeline Plan : Petroleum: Major companies approve an agreement to move crude from Bakersfield by using an existing line. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Siemens Solar to Lay Off 28 Workers MAIA DAVIS
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Names of Deceased Used in Credit Card Fraud
CAMARILLO : Patient Accused in Rape to Be Moved DWAYNE BRAY
Experiment in Policing Beats Back Crime on Garden Grove Street ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : 2 Sue Over Noise, Odors at Print Shop BERT ELJERA
OXNARD : Electrical Short Causes Garage Fire JULIE FIELDS
Howard Will Forgo 5% Pay Raise : Finances: Supervisor puts decision in writing, citing layoffs. Her colleagues have indicated similar intentions. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magic Johnson Reaches Tentative OK to Build Multiscreen Theater : Business: Former Laker's company is finalizing a deal for a complex in the Baldwin Hills mall. It would be the country's largest black-owned cinema. SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : City Acts to Reinstate Residency Rule ED BOND
City Manager's Deal an Issue of Trust
Judge Warns Against Delays in Priest's Theft Trial DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
The Chips May Be Down, but Don't Count 'Em Out BEVERLY BEYETTE
In Once-Hopeful Panama, There's a Sense of Betrayal : Latin America: Optimism followed Noriega's ouster. Now business-as-usual corruption is reported. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Pornography Star Takes Up Battle to Aid Runaway Teens SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnap Victim Recounts His Ordeal in Pit : Crime: N.Y. executive says he tried writing his autobiography in his mind during his 12 days in captivity. And, sometimes, he just wanted to die. From Times Wire Services
THEATER REVIEW : 2 Area Productions Provide Differing Views of Cinderella : A pair of musical adaptations of the children's story from major Broadway composers are given commendable stagings. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANSWER TO A 'PRAYER' : Emmylou Harris' Latest Digs Deep Into Universal Lament of Superficiality MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
County Is Learning to Mix Business, Environmentalism : Movement is part of a worldwide trend. Local officials want to use waste as a source of raw materials for industry. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cost of King's Villages Lawsuit Balloons : Housing: Filed in federal court two years ago, discrimination litigation is already the most expensive in city history. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st U.S. Envoy in 38 Years in Hanoi; Role Downplayed Reuters
Inquiry Finds Disabled Receive Less Bilingual Instruction HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eagle Rock : Education Forum Tonight
Malibu : Some PCH Lanes May Close
Bill Preempting Local Smoking Bans Shelved DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who Melts When the Political Heat Is On? : Public life: In Washington, officials get scorched by charges of ethics violations, power mongering, lying--and worse. Veterans figure out a way to get over it and get back in the game. GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highland Park : Alatorre to Meet Residents
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : U.N. Leader Urges Expansion of Force From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Council Backs Revised Harbor Plan in Concept : Development: Queen Mary would remain in place and 18 acres of Shoreline Aquatic Park would be retained. Aquarium is called linchpin of plan. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Park : Business Center Opens With Help of $85,000 City Grant
Is There No End to Delays in Senate? Try a Real Filibuster WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut : 4 Running for Council
HEALTHWATCH : For Diabetics, Buying Right Food Could Be Quite a Chore : When it comes to keeping track of sugar content, read between the lines and beware of 'sugar-free' and '100%-natural' labels. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malibu : City Makes Bid for Museum
The Buck Stops--Cold--as Yen Continues to Surge LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Overstated Health Plan on Talk Show, Critics Say DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Farce of Musical Beds Needs a Night or Two T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Secrets of the 'Garden' Enchant Even Youngest LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. and
Amid Uproar, Council Delays Voting on Revitalization : Redevelopment: Supporters and foes jam the chambers to raise questions about the massive 45-year project, which would grant power of eminent domain. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Video Rentals Ardith Smith
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : It's All in the Familia at Bowers RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Alhambra Seeks Higher Bond Limit
Play Grew Into Family Affair ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Neighborhood to Be Sprayed for Medflies
Coverage of the Playa Vista Project
Wilson Defiant Over Immigration Issue : Politics: Governor says Democrats can 'kiss my rear end' in response to comments challenging his record in light of hard-line proposals made last week. He denies opposition's charges that he has flip-flopped on the matter. JERRY GILLAM and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Four Accused in Plot to Smuggle Arms From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sheik Linked to Terror Suspects Asks to Leave for Afghanistan The Washington Post
Voters of Asian Heritage Slow to Claim Voice GEORGE SKELTON
Last Living Links to Delta Forge True Blues Festival Lineup FRANK MESSINA, Frank Messina is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Utility Tax Cut of 1% May Be Step Toward Abolishing It : Finances: Slightly improved economic outlook and belt-tightening at City Hall allow council to keep its pledge, however small the payoff. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Echo Park : Mural Fest to Honor Youths
DaVinci Gives Italy Northern Exposure ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Lakewood : City Hall Hours Extended, Closed on Alternate Fridays
State Renews Search for School District Administrator : Education: Richard P. Mesa changes his mind after accepting the position. Oakland board members persuaded him to stay in their troubled system. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Will Help Some Families Buy First Homes MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acoustic Music to Take Dizdar Park Stage BILL LOCEY
GOINGS ON : Theater Community in the Area Expands : 'West Side Story' and 'The Immigrant' open tonight. Meanwhile, a new company has started up. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gentle Readers, Meet the Man Behind the Novel T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
SAT Scores Remain Level in California : Education: Small gain nationally reflects 'painfully slow academic recovery' from record lows in 1990. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : President's National Service Program
Dismissed Staffers From Galanter's Office
Panel Targets Yeltsin's Foes on Corruption SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egypt Minister Hurt, 4 Killed in Bomb Attack : Mideast: Assassination bid could signal renewal of violence in capital by Islamic extremists. From Associated Press
Hacienda Heights : Dumping Extension Asked
Quick-Moving Robbers Finding Easy Targets : Crime: Three gunmen burst in through unlocked or easily broken doors, then tie up victims with phone cords and ransack the house. The scenario has been occurred eight times in the past month. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Flood Victims Charge Bias in Allotting Relief Aid : Disaster: Residents of Missouri town say workers sandbagged white areas, not theirs. Now, federal rules are adding to their problems. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Park : Raising Awareness About Hidden Dangers of Diabetes
Duarte : Youth Center Subsidy OKd
Despite Emotions, Denny Case Involves Routine Law : Crime: Regardless of intense scrutiny and symbolism, trial will boil down to two factors: identity and intent. ASHLEY DUNN and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southeast Area : Education Board Members Reappointed Without Vote
Conductor Offers a Universal Feast at Picnic Concert ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Coral Finds That 3 Heads Are Better Than 5 : Band will be in its element when it performs at benefit for surfrider foundation. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Marino : City to Limit Trash Haulers
World IN BRIEF : THAILAND : Robbing of Dead at Hotel Suspected From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Maywood : City Council Members Vote Themselves a 10% Raise
COLUMN ONE : For This Union, It's War : Protesters scream and bang drums. Recruiters sneak into buildings. Decried by critics, the militant Justice for Janitors campaign has been wildly successful in uniting those who clean L.A. high-rises. SONIA NAZARIO, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
More Rain Hits Saturated Iowa, Causes Flooding From Associated Press
Employment Training Offered at Work Fair : Jobs: Qualified applicants can sign up today for classes in construction, truck driving and other fields. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Rejects New Demjanjuk Trial : Israel: Justices rule that it would violate right not to be tried twice on same charges. Despite acquittal, he remains in jail pending arguments for an appeal. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Botanic Garden Offers Visitors Walk on the Wild Side : Paths Take Visitors Through Park's Vast, Lush Grounds MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
World IN BRIEF : SUDAN : Terror Label by U.S. Called 'Political Bias' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Defends Powell, Koon Sentences as Fair : Courts: Davies, in justifying 2 1/2-year terms, says many misunderstood role of victim's conduct. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Doctor's in the House : Radio: On 'Loveline,' scholarly Dr. Drew dispenses advice on sex, drugs and heartache to teen-agers, and tolerates his crass disc jockey pal. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer Who Had Asked to Die Will Seek Stay RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Students Raise SAT Scores, Beat U.S. Peers : Education: Irvine grads do best on college-eligibility tests. Santa Ana's improve but post O.C.'s lowest results. JODI WILGOREN and STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City-Backed Real Estate Promotion Assailed : Development: Task force is condemned for advertising commercial property offered by a broker on the panel. But members say the committee is just doing its job. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : For Militant Union, It's a War : Protesters scream and bang drums. Recruiters sneak into buildings. Decried by critics, the tactics of the Justice for Janitors campaign have been wildly successful. SONIA NAZARIO, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Private Citizens Find Parallels in Public Personas
Court Reverses Boy's 'Divorce' From Mother From Associated Press
U.N. Says Salvadoran Rebels Have Given Up Their Weapons TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New U.S. Permit Fees Threaten Universities' Reactors : Regulations: Scientists fear that a $62,100 annual charge will force programs to close. Officials say they need to cover the costs of licensing facilities. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
'Hidden Room': Terror With a Twist KENDAL PATTERSON
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL GREG KRIKORIAN
Study Raises Concerns Over Handling of Medicare Claims From Associated Press
New Cambodian Army Attacks Khmer Rouge From Associated Press
A Sea Change in Perspective : Fishing Program Gets At-Risk Teen-Agers Away From the Mean Streets DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Will Not Force Girl to See Birth Parents ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gains Made Against Muscular Dystrophy THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Servings at World Table Get Smaller : Cropland and fisheries are less productive, experts warn. But each year the planet has 91 million more mouths to feed. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R. Maynard, Leading Black Journalist, Dies JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Fe Springs : Cleanup Plan to Be Detailed for Hazardous Waste Site
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : All Noonan--but Not All New--on Sidelines at St. Bernard SEAN WATERS
Clinton Finds Executive Privilege Extends to Golf Associated Press
Inquiry Links Marines to Gay Pornography : Camp Pendleton: Undetermined number at base allegedly took part in making explicit films, magazines and photos, police and military officials say. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Community and Renovations at Fox Studios
Shooting the Breeze on Radio Waves Rick Fignetti and David Reyes, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. and
This Grandmother of 6 Is Skating Through Life : Darleen Krohn took up the activity two years ago and finds it a great way to exercise and have fun. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yankee Discovers New England Cooking in La Habra MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Driving Ourselves Crazy : Road hogs got you ready to declare a PigAlert? Some motorists turn to squirt guns (risky!), others to anti-stress seminars for help in coping. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching Children to Manage Diabetes : Pediatric Diagnostic Center in Ventura reaches out to local families by addressing physical and emotional concerns. Program shows youngsters, parents that they are not alone. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Old American Hospitality : Fullerton Union Senior Plays Hostess to Three Hungarian Friends BRIAN SINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Brian Singer, of Fullerton Union High School, is a regular contributor to High Life
'Casino Night' Nets $18,000 Jackpot for Cancer Institute BEA MAXWELL
THEATER REVIEW : 'Mousetrap' Still Catching Audiences : While the Agatha Christie play continues its 41-year run in London, you can see the mystery unfold in Thousand Oaks. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Going for the Burn : O.C. Fire-Eaters Find Ultimate High in Pleasure, Pain of Chiles CARROLL LACHNIT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena : Trial Set for Security Chief
Beverly Hills : 3 Honored for Rescue
West Hollywood : Smoking Ban Exemption
Trails and Tribulation : Rangers Try to Help Bikers, Hikers and Equestrians Get Along BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Hotel Tax Hike Advances
Nintendo's Success Is an Open Book Doug Esser, Associated Press
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Menu at 21 Victoria Breaks Jazz Club Mold : An audacious chef, delicious dishes and intimate atmosphere offer a memorable Santa Barbara escape. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Show Offers Similarities, Differences : Works by husband and wife painters are on exhibit at Conejo Valley Art Museum. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell : Council OKs Rizzo as Chief Administrative Officer
Stan Getz "The Getz Quartets" (1949-1950) Prestige BUDDY SEIGAL
San Marino : City Fights Annexations
MUSIC : Britain's UB40 Finds Chart Groove With King-Sized Hit : The eight-member band will bring its brand of homogenized reggae and pop music to the Santa Barbara County Bowl. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : Parent Education Classes
LONG BEACH : Long Beach on Verge of Regional Crown : Little League: If the all-stars win tonight, they're off to the World Series again. If they lose, they get another chance Friday. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardens to Increase Admission Fee
Various Artists "Threadgill's Supper Session" Watermelon Records JIM WASHBURN
NEIGHBORS : Spiritual Messages Tucked Into Fiction Series for Kids : Thousand Oaks resident Bill Myers' new work, "The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle," aimed at youths, features a sixth-grade computer whiz. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loop Ties Scenery Into Bike Training RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
MODEL AIRPLANES : Youngsters Learn to Build and Fly Their Creations : The class at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center is led by a 77-year-old retired aeronautics engineer. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No. 1 Rating Gives 49ers Lofty Goal : Volleyball: Coach Brian Gimmillaro enters his ninth year with more varied and complicated game plans to keep a step ahead of the competition. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : Making a Good Wilderness Experience : Backpacking to get away from it all may not be as easy as it sounds. But with a few tips, it's not that difficult. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pomona : College Bookstore May Close
'Princess Bride' Weds Swashbuckling Adventure and Laughs MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
HAUNTING EFFECTS : Mixed Messages in 'Youth in Asia' at Newport Museum Reveal War's Real Stories CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
16 Youths Complete Summer Jobs Program
BOOK REVIEW : Disjointed Equine Tale Trots Off the Track : SWEET WILLIAM, A Memory of Old Horse by John Hawkes . Simon & Schuster: $20, 248 pages BEVERLY BEYETTE and RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
WORDS AND IMAGES : Confronting the Abuse of Our Children : A book by a Ventura County clinical psychologist shows young victims of sexual violence that there are adults who can help. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building Black Families : Nonprofit Group Helps Make Dreams of Adopting a Reality CAROL CHASTANG and G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flood of Calls Won't Sink Smoking Ban, Officials Say EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short Days for Disabled Pupils Ruled Illegal : Education: District officials deny that students were shortchanged, and say safety was main reason for different schedules. Starting this fall, all children will have same hours. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scientists Study Cooling Effects of Trees : Climate: SCE looks for evidence that urban greenery functions as a natural air conditioner, which may cut energy use. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop Smoking, for Vanity's Sake THE WASHINGTON POST
Spotting Warning Signs That Your Child Needs Counseling MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Long Beach Unified School District : Phone Survey Asks Parents About Children's Education
Family Says Killer's Sentence Is Too Light : Trial: William Barnes was found guilty of second-degree murder for slaying Carlos Vazquez. He could be paroled in 15 years despite prior conviction. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Polishes Players With Potential : Basketball: Roger Milstein has earned a reputation for helping high school players earn scholarships to Division I schools. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love, Armenian Style : Bridal Show Captures Look and Traditions of Old Country DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norwalk/La Mirada School District : Campuses to Be Renovated, Reopened as Middle Schools
USC Is Building on His Blocks : Football: Former Workman High lineman Norberto Garrido says the Trojans are on their way to regaining status as Tailback U. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRAFTS : A Nutritious Breakfast and Other Sources of Inspiration ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition.
DON'T READ HIS LIPS : Jeff Dunham's Puppets Get Some of the Best Lines RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Lime Fills Tart Torte With Taste PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Best Bets : Carnival-Fest Friday-Sunday
PROFILE : It's the Right Fit for KNJO's Harvey Kern : The once-a-week radio personality designs his on-air show for comfort, the familiar, the pridefully suburban. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Historic Races Honor Miller's Designs SHAV GLICK
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Pitt's Brown on Probation for Incident Associated Press
Unglued Shoe Is Causing a Real Flap : Track and field: Nike calls incident involving Watts embarrassing. Watts says he isn't going to harp on it, and rival companies want to run with it. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ELSEWHERE : Return Painful for Van Slyke Associated Press
TRACK AND FIELD / JOHN ORTEGA : Drossin Hopes to Leg It Out This Year JOHN ORTEGA
Campanelli Files $5-Million Suit over Firing Associated Press
Ducks Definitely Will Be Mighty in Size ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bonds Finally Gets Untracked in Pittsburgh From Associated Press
She Finished in Time for Film at 11 SHAV GLICK
Dodgers Give Braves a Break : Baseball: They make two errors in 12th inning, and Gant's sacrifice fly gives Atlanta a 5-4 victory. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Carries Added Weight to Practice T.J. SIMERS
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Defeats Nelson From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Is Expected to Be at Practice Today STEVE SPRINGER
CIF Seeks Salvation in Business World : Athletics: With a new marketing approach, officials hope more money can be generated through corporate sponsors. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Admission of UC Irvine's Top Recruit Is Still Pending MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Productive Summer for Brown, Perry EARL GUSTKEY
DEL MAR : Best Pal in Position to Pull Off an Outside Job in Pacific Classic BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Drysdale Family Keeping in Touch MARYANN HUDSON
NCAA Rules Auburn Out of Bowls for 2 Years From Staff and Wire Reports
Anglers Tune In to Channel and Find Schools of Yellowfin Lurking About PETE THOMAS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Walker Seeks Double Duty as Punter CHRIS BAKER
O'Ravez Quits as Baseball Coach at Grant DANA HADDAD
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Duper Finds a Home in Philadelphia Associated Press
LINING UP IN THE CFL : Pringle Sees the World, Settles on Sacramento : Former Kennedy Star Finds His Niche in His 3rd Pro League MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympic Gold Medalist Stewart to Swim in Pierce Charity Event
CSUN Spots Faulk Five Working Days : College football: Budget restraints keep Matadors out of camp while their opening opponent, SDSU, prepares. THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lloyd Will Coach Boys' Basketball at Brea-Olinda Again BOB ROHWER
Drayton Is Learning Lessons by Doing Work in the Field : Football: Rookie tight end is making progress, but he has a lot to absorb if he's going to help the Rams this season. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tigers Come Back Against Angels : Baseball: Angel rookie hits 26th and 27th homers, but Detroit scores six runs in ninth for 8-6 victory. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruelas, Lopez Head Irvine Card Tonight STEVE KRESAL
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Outlook Not Good for Farrell BOB NIGHTENGALE
Looking to Add to His Track Record : Taste of Indy 500 Left El Segundo's Morton Asking for More DUANE PLANK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 WCC Baseball Coaches Say Playoff Plan Wasn't Thought Out GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Darwin Misses a No-Hitter by Inches From Associated Press
Price Stays Bullish on Rodeo JIM MURRAY
Rocket's Career Remains in Recess : Raiders: Former Notre Dame star still waiting to sign first contract with NFL team. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memory of Mother Gives Him Another Reason to Succeed : Football: Her death makes Corona del Mar's Willard more intent on winning at Cal. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LINING UP IN THE CFL : Trevathan Comfortable as a Pet Rock : Humility and Hustle Have Gained Favor Among Players, Fans STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Fears Father's Threats : Tennis: World's No. 14-ranked female player has filed two restraining orders for protection.
DOWNHILL RACER : Donovan Is Riding to the Top : Cycling: Orange resident has qualified for world championships in France. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / ROB FERNAS : Serra's Hurt May Be Moving Up the Coast ROB FERNAS
BUSINESS
Cano's LJC Restaurants Files for Protection Under Chapter 11 GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California to Hit 'Comeback' Campaign Trail : Marketing: Gov. Pete Wilson and top Democratic leaders will join in an advertising effort to keep businesses in the state. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
$3-Million Loss Reported by ICN Pharmaceuticals
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Studio Move Fuels Turner's Ambitions : Entertainment: Two respected companies and an independent vision may let the mogul make his mark in Hollywood. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free the Baby Bell 7! Let Them Compete--With Conditions MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times. He can be reached by electronic mail at schrage@latimes.com on the Internet
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Markets Soar Around World : Stocks: Dow climbs 17.88 to a record 3,604. Strong gains are also reported in Frankfurt, Singapore and other exchanges. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condo Owners Reported Near Settlement With Builder Lyon DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Majority Stockholder Lowering Stake in PacifiCare to Under 50% JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ingram Micro Names IBM Executive to Post of President JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litronic Industries Wins U.S. Pact Expected to Create 100 Local Jobs
Inner-City Interest : Politically Pressured Lenders Tour South-Central CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shiley Valve-Linked Death Sparks Mission : Medicine: Victim's fiance turns to Arizona Sen. DeConcini, Veterans Administration for 'justice.' DEBORA VRANA and JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kodak Plans to Lay Off 10,000 Workers by 1996 : Technology: Analysts say the cuts are just the beginning for the company, which is facing an electronic imaging revolution. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple's Newton MessagePad--It's Hardly as Smart as Its Namesake LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
Arrr, Matey, Hand Over That Disk MARTHA GROVES
FOOD
Plush Life JONATHAN GOLD
Gado Gado, Buttermilk-Carrot Cake ROSE DOSTI
Wine Country, U.S.A. Dan Berger, Times Staff Writer
Peppers : Big Orange DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocky Mountain High DAN BERGER
Make a Mussel MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER
New Meat Labeling Signals USDA About-Face DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Corny Soup Gets Hip BEV BENNETT
Shouting 'Fore,' Thinking 'Fork' NATHALIE DUPREE
Peppers : GARDEN FRESH : A Palette Full of Peppers SYLVIA THOMPSON
Vegetables in a Pickle ABBY MANDEL
The Scallop and the Snow Pea BETTY ROSBOTTOM
Going Cold Turkey FAYE LEVY
MARKETS : Speck and Sprats LINDA BURUM
PARTY LINE : A Quest for Empties KATHIE JENKINS
A Chicken Salad in Every Potluck LESLIE LAND
HOME COOK : Cold Comfort MARION CUNNINGHAM
ENTERTAINMENT
POP ALBUM REVIEW : 'Feed': Idealism With an Edge MIKE BOEHM
MUSIC REVIEW : Sing-Along Hits at the Bowl : In his Philharmonic debut, a young Russian emigre named Yakov Kreizberg proves that over-familiar music doesn't have to sound trite. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Puppet Show Offers Free Tickets to Tapings
ART REVIEWS : 'Go Down Stairs Diagonally' Offers an Off-Balanced View DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photo Center Hires Assistant Director
Redefining the Meaning of 'C' in LACMA : Art: The county's role in funding the museum is at issue as the two sides reexamine a 35-year-old contract. SUZANNE MUCHNIC and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER REVIEW : 'Naked and In Love' Comedy Knows the Ropes of Romance JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Practice Should Improve 'Bedroom' Timing T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Why Does Everyone Love a Hollywood Scandal? : The Heidi Fleiss Case Has Captivated the Public, the Press and Hollywood Itself--Much Like a Famous Case 15 Years Ago CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
TV REVIEW : Voice of Mysterious DJ Leads to Suicides in 'Night Owl' CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Cable Stations to Show Denny Beating Trial : Television: Panel discussions and replays are also scheduled. None of the VHF stations plan live, gavel-to-gavel coverage. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Variety Is Instrumental to Success : Poncho Sanchez, Who Credits Eclecticism and Latin Beats With Ensemble's Appeal, Is Singing More Too ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mutated Love' Promotes an Anti-Nuclear Message : Art: Americans for a Safe Future commissioned painter Mark Heckman to design a billboard protesting a planned nuclear waste facility in Ward Valley near Needles. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Chekhov Hovers Over 'Go Fish' RICHARD STAYTON
O.C. Symphony Asks Garden Grove for $20,000 Bailout : Funding: The orchestra needs to pay its union musicians back wages, or they won't be able to play in the coming season. BOB BARKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Role to Sink Her Teeth Into : Theater: When Beth Hansen puts on the apron of 'Sweeney Todd's' chef, it's a perfect fit. After that, the Westminster actress lets Mrs. Lovett do the work. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once-Powerful Gang Returns With New Attitude MIKE BOEHM
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