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What happened on August 20, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : In Woo's Hands, 'Target' Is Where the Action Is By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Duran Duran: No Mas, No Mas By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Duran Duran: \o7 No Mas\f7 ,\o7 No Mas\f7 By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv/radio By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Rock Star Turns Filmmaker to Offer a Poignant 'Gift' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'King of the Hill' a Wonderful Film of Terrible Times By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wilder Napalm' Misfires in More Ways Than One By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Joey Breaker' Surprises With Substance Plus Laughs By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Spectacular Pageantry of 'El Cid' Restored By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Tony Bennett Impeccably Tasteful at Bowl By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Prophets': Two Saviors in a Brisk, Dark Comedy By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Newsroom: Tasty Food for Thought By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Dawn of Sound' Series a Gold Mine for Movie Buffs By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Bodyguard' Finally Hits Top Spot By Dennis Hunt
Hearing Another Side of Hank Williams By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Pop Album Chart : Joel Floats Right to the Top With 'River' By Dennis Hunt
Mae West: Best When She's Bad By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : Good Intentions Go Wrong in Retro 'Rules for Girls' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sweating It Out With Urge Overkill By Steve Hochman
TV REVIEWS : 'The Building': Constructed for Laughs By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Powers of Imagination Soar in 'Butterfly' : Solana Beach's North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a well-directed, handsomely acted tale of love and delusion. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Los Angeles Festival / "Home, Place and Memory" / A city-wide arts fest : Gospel According to California: Religious With a Secular Twist : Tonight's concert at Leimert Park's Vision Complex kicks off festival. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Film Leaders to Meet in Hawaii
Tribute to Bernstein Includes Talk With Son
Stop Me If You've Seen This One Before . . . By Howard Rosenberg
'Surf Ninja' Delay
Youth Workshop at L.B. Art Museum
Kids for Kids Benefit at Palladium Sept. 2
Colorado Jazz Party Canceled By Leonard Feather
Jarrett, Camilo Top Chart-Toppers By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Phantom' Fans Can Aid Project Angel Food
Met Reverses Anti-Supertitle Policy By Tim Page, NEWSDAY
San Diego Repertory Seeing Daylight With '93-94 Season : Theater: West Coast premieres of Baitz drama, Bessie Smith musical and jazz opera are highlights. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARTS Inc. Offers Grants Consultations
The Utah Fest Shakespearience : Theater: Festival has grown from a tiny community venture into a professional company. 'People would come to see the spectacular rock formations and squeeze us in. Now . . . it's often the other way around.' By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vintage Automobiles Sell for $3.9 Million
Konitz Plays Tribute to Mentor : Jazz: The saxophonist, a leading figure of the 'cool school,' studied theory and improvisation under pianist Lennie Tristano, whose legacy is celebrated at the Hyatt Newporter tonight. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cadillac Tramps Go Driving for Pearls By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Actor Plays Heavies, Heroes With Equal Ease By Jan Herman
A Fresh Approach to Fame : Profile: Will Smith juggles a hit TV show, an upcoming album and two feature films. By Harriet Winslow, THE WASHINGTON POST
NEWS
'1984' Update
Intelligence Budget
Global Bookstore
Pope John Paul and U.S. Church
Riot Suspects
Brothers' Cousin Says Testimony Not Rehearsed : Courts: Woman concedes she only told Menendezes' defense lawyers about the father's reported sexual misconduct after she visited defendants in jail. Brothers' attorneys begin bid to discredit key prosecution witness. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Charged With Tapping Drug Fund for $48,000 Raise Associated Press
Cruise Ship Rams Rock in Alaskan Bay From Associated Press
Dr. Charles P. Bailey; Pioneer in Heart Surgery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phil Seymour, 41; Rock Singer and Drummer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOMER BOY: Ken Hunt's rookie record of 25 home runs, set... By Kevin Johnson and Jodi Wilgoren and Jerry Hicks
LIQUID ASSETS: An outpouring of complaints from the San...
TIGHT SQUEEZE: Sociologists know what happens when you... By \o7 Gary Gorman\f7
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Wilson Goes the Distance in Search of Higher Ratings By Patt Morrison
Opening Remarks Preview Denny Trial : Courts: Prosecutor says a beating victim will identify Williams. Defense says IDs are shaky. By Edward J. Boyer and Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Gears Up to Lobby Lawmakers on Trade Pact By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Weighs Sale of Central Library to Philip Morris : Finances: Lease-back deal with tobacco firm would give cash boost to city. Anti-smoking activists decry plan. By Faye Fiore and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Separate, Distinct--and Equal : Asian-Americans have long endured stereotypes. And the struggle to establish an identity apart from their motherlands, and each other, continues--because images of Asians change slowly here, if at all. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mattel to Buy Fisher-Price in $1-Billion Deal By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Jets Evade Iraqi Missiles, Knock Out Site By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Helps Sell Saudis on Jet Deal Worth $6 Billion : Trade: President intervenes directly with King Fahd to boost U.S. aircraft industry. Boeing and McDonnell Douglas edge out European competitor Airbus. By James F. Peltz and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE TIMES POLL : Asians Say They Fare Better Than Other Minorities By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Israeli Soldiers Killed in 2 Guerrilla Ambushes : Mideast: Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon is the deadliest in five years. Israeli planes strike back. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Asians Think Well of O.C., and Vice Versa : Times Poll: Most say they fare better than other minorities. Non-Asians generally give them high marks. By Eric Lichtblau and Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Neighbor vs. Neighbor : As the rebuilding from the devastating fire in the Oakland hills takes hold, the new 'monster houses' block scenic views and strain relations. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide Eye to the Heavens : Astronomers Will Link 10 Radio Telescopes Spread Across 5,000 Miles to Get Sharp Images From Distant Recesses of the Universe By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Mason OKs Effort to Block His Execution : Death penalty: Condemned killer allows attorney to ask for a stay from state Supreme Court. At same time, he opposes such a move in federal court where he could easily prolong appeals. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Doctor Is Shot, Wounded by Protester : Assault: Female suspect escapes after attack outside Wichita, Kan., clinic. Physician leaves hospital after minor surgery on both arms. From Associated Press
POLITICS : Mexico Murder Arrests Hint of Cover-Up, Raise Doubts on Reform By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Assails His Parliament Foes : Russia: He decries threat to reforms, regrets not calling elections after '91 coup failed. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afghans Refuse to Return U.S. Stinger Missiles From Associated Press
Nicaraguan Rebels Take Officials, Soldiers Hostage : Central America: The former Contras demand resignation of army chief and a presidential aide. From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Payment Demanded for Downed Jet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
If Haiti's Out of Gas, What's in Tanks of the Elite? : Sanctions: Officially, petrol supplies have dried up. But rich motorists still take their weekend trips. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : 20 Seized in Plot to Kill Interior Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : AZERBAIJAN : Armenians Take Key Town Close to Iran From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Gold Miners Blamed in Indian Massacre From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 GIs Survive Somali Mine, Fight Off Rebel Ambushers From Associated Press
Mostar, Bosnia's Forgotten City, May Get 1st Relief Convoy Since June 15 : Balkans: 35,000 Muslims are trapped in the eastern part of the town. The republic's Croats want it for their capital. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno to Decide on New Charges in BCCI Scandal : Litigation: Case against Clifford and Altman may be ending after acquittal in New York. Others still face trials here and abroad in 5-year-old bank fraud. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Runs but Can't Hide From Birthday Well-Wishers Associated Press
Early Empire's Fall Offers Modern Parable : History: A sudden drought may have led to the collapse of the Akkadian civilization. Scientists say today's conditions could lead to a similar downfall. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Recipients, Experts Criticize the System : Aid: Witnesses tell an Administration panel of rules that frustrate attempts to enter the working world. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Seeks Pesticide Use Reforms : Health: Congress will be asked to replace law banning all traces of cancer-causing pest controls in food. Proposal allows 'negligible risk.' By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report: U.S. Let Slaughter Plant Operate Despite Contamination From Associated Press
Michigan Ends Property Tax Use for Schools By Edward Walsh, THE WASHINGTON POST
Basinger, Baldwin Are Married in Ceremony on N.Y. Beach Associated Press
Parenting : Avoiding School Problems By Maryann Hammers
Parenting : 'Big School' Fright : Good preparation smooths the road to kindergarten, most children's formal introduction to education. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for Valley Life
Parenting : Starting Off Right : Experts recommend finding a preschool that develops social skills rather than emphasizing academics. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Parenting : How to Choose a Preschool By Maryann Hammers
Parenting : Room Art for Kids : Encouraging early decorating impulses provides a healthy outlet for self-expression. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
Parenting : Short Cuts : Upscale salons cater to the young set with cookies, balloons, games, videos and souvenir photos. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
Parenting : Sitter Search : One new mother's tips for parents about to embark on that quest for the perfect person to watch their child. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What to Look for in a Baby-Sitter By Leslie Berger
Parenting : Teacher May Be Trouble : If a child's dislike of an instructor affects ability to perform in the class, the parent must intervene to help solve the problem. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for Valley Life
Hip-Hop's Ups, Downs : The music is popular, but the Valley can't sustain a dance club for its devotees. The most recent to go under is Juice. By Cherie Saunders, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cherie Saunders is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. \f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Lancaster Goes Country : Answering public demand, the performing arts center rounds out its regular diet of classical, art and folk artists. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Wacky Style of Video Clips Upstages TV : Scott Cervine and Craig Thomas provide a wide range of comedy in this irreverent multimedia production. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blast to the Past : The musical revue "Sock It to the '60s" at the Center Stage in Woodland Hills is a satire of the people and events of that decade. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life. \f7
Walking a Fine Line Through the Melting Pot : Corey Fischer says his theater troupe actors succeed in not 'losing our Jewishness.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Living for the Rhythm : Drummer Poncho Sanchez underpins all his offerings with an alternately bubbling and explosive Latin beat. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for Valley Life. \f7
Taking Bassoon Seriously : Ray Pizzi finds beauty and musical life in the all too often ignored instrument. His trio will play at the Coffee Junction in Tarzana. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Cream of the Crop : Herewith, an opinionated guide to some of the most dessert-worthy frozen treat parlors the Valley has to offer. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinging to the Slow Lane : The Ice Cream Man, like his predecessors 50-odd years ago, is a Rockwellian fixture in many Valley neighborhoods. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comic Art Still Enchants : With Snow White's return, Burbank gallery offers a look at the history of animation with original prints and cels. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Valley Life. \f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
From Europe to Asia By Geri Cook
Home and Hangar By Jeff Prugh
Dreams Take Flight : At 8, Katrina Marie Mumaw was considered the youngest person to fly even make-believe dogfights. Now she's 10, and her passion for planes soars. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grab a Ride on the Rail : Both parents and their kids are right on track for a good time at the train-themed amusement parks in Griffith Park. By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Karen Klein is a Monrovia writer. \f7
A New Take on Indian : Encino's East India Grill is a standout with its colorful and creative chutneys, curries and tandoori cooking. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LETTERS IN VIEW : 'Adoption Triangle' Reveals More Than Three Sides to Issue
BOOK REVIEW : An Outrageous Tale of Total Corruption on a Small, Sad Island : CARIBBEAN TIME BOMB: The United States' Complicity in the Corruption of Antigua \o7 by Robert Coram\f7 . William Morrow: $25, 278 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fly Tips They've got wingtips at Soul to Sole in Laguna... By Rose Apodaca
Frames of Mind : When It Comes to Shades of Summer, the Eyes Have It By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Those Bare Necessities That We'd Be Truly Bare Without By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
"Men in Style: The Golden Age of Fashion From Esquire" By Maria D. Laso
Avoiding the Ruined Shoes Blues By Janice L. Jones
Behind the Scenes : Ritzy Setting Raises 'Toast' to a New Level for Some Young Professionals Against Cancer
Hair-Raising Straw Hats Poke Around Where They're Not Wanted By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VW Debugs Worthy Heirs to Beetle Legacy By Paul Dean
Where to Next : We've dressed up. We've dressed down. : We've led the pack in innovation and, lately, sunk into a state of blandness. : But if history repeats itself, many Big Things in fashion will start here. By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Hollywood's Long-Running Role : It's a short leap from the big and small screens to the real world. Tinseltown doesn't just influence style, it sets it. By Mary Rourke
Where the Look Means More Than the Label By Mary Rourke
Miss Heidi Sends Her Regrets By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Phooey on Froufrou
Rainy Day Left This del Sol Driver Soaking Wet By Ralph Vartabedian
BUSINESS
Judge Stops Sale of Quattro Pro Spreadsheet : Computers: Borland International wanted the ruling to allow for a quick appeal. The judge earlier said their software infringed on Lotus 1-2-3. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dollar Shored Up as U.S. Trade Deficit Soars : Currency: Gap skyrockets 44% to $12.1 billion in June--the second-worst in history and most severe in six years. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Declining Interest Rates Buoy Stock Prices : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Few Take Advantage of Flexible Work Schedules Associated Press
Bull of a Different Color : Differences Between '87 and Today Tell More Than the Similarities By Tom Petruno
Trade Deficit Soars 44% in June to 6-Year High : Economy: News sends the dollar tumbling toward a post- war low against the yen until U.S., Japanese officials intervene. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Stops Sale of Quattro Pro Spreadsheet : Computers: Borland International wanted the ruling to allow for a quick appeal. The judge earlier said their software infringed on Lotus 1-2-3. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Fed Wins OK to Recapitalize : Thrifts: Shareholders narrowly approve $425-million plan, setting stage for largest private restructuring. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Agrees to California's Largest Redlining Fine : Insurance: Monterey company to pay $500,000 for illegally discriminating against homosexual, minority and poor consumers in San Francisco. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bond Rally Pushes Ahead; Stocks Mixed : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
President of Kaiser Hired by Rival Blue Shield By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Psychiatric Hospital Firm Countersues Insurers : Health care: NME says it is a scapegoat. Insurers' attorney calls the lawsuit a standard ploy of fraud defendants. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Corp.'s First-Quarter Profit Plunges By John Lippman
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Haft Sells Majority Stake in Dart to Younger Son From The Washington Post
Stacking Up Sales
New Panther Poised at Cutting Edge of Animation : Hollywood: Producing titles for the upcoming Pink Panther film was a coup for Desert Music Pictures, known for music videos and Giorgio commercials. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What'll Ted Turner's Right Hand Reach For? : Entertainment: A TBS chief, Scott Sassa, is surveying the landscape for his next move. By Alan Citron
Film: A widely circulated Hollywood rumor came to pass...
Lewis Is First Black to Head Major Public Broadcasting Group
Tv Facts
In-N-Out Burgers Inc. Completes Purchase of University Tower
Satellite Technology Gets $3.4-Million Order From Italy
High-Flying Venture Links O.C., Russia : Aviation: Newport Beach entrepreneur aims to turn remote Kamchatka into a major Far East refueling stop. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aeronutronic Wins Pacts for $133.5 Million : Weapons: Newport division of Loral Corp. will make 45 Nite Hawk infrared targeting pods for Navy fighter-bombers to deliver laser-guided bombs. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living in Deathly Fear of Shiley Valve's Failure : Courts: First recipient to testify in suit tells of constant dread and vivid nightmares of device failing. 'I dream I explode,' she says. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Clothestime Celebrates 500th Store Opening With Shopping Spree
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Fitness Center Lease: Family Fitness Center has signed an...
PDA Engineering: The Costa Mesa provider of software...
EIP Microwave Inc.: The Newport Beach manufacturer of...
Clothestime Posts $3.7-Million Profit in 2nd Quarter
Wet Seal Inc.: The Irvine women's apparel retailer said it...
OptimumCare Corp.: The Laguna Niguel provider of...
Hansen Natural Corp.: The Anaheim distributor of sodas and...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Talking Tough--or Talking Rough : Riordan rises above partisanship in discussing immigration
Let's Get Pasadena on Track
A Fraternity Shows Some Sensitivity : Lamdba Chi Alpha offers an example of how to be a good campus citizen
A Big Hoax to Match a Big Lie : 'Star Wars' was a fantasy all along; so was the Soviet threat. By John Tirman, \o7 John Tirman is executive director of the Winston Foundation for World Peace in Washington. He was editor and co-author of two books arguing against "Star Wars." \f7
'A Regular Gal' Takes on the New Military By Sally Connell, \o7 Sally Connell is a writer in Cayucos, Calif. and \f7
Static Ahead for Unfettered Talk Radio : The eminently unfair 'fairness doctrine' is sneaking back as a political tool. By Virginia I. Postrel, \o7 Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON NAFTA : Mexico's Turnabout Earns Our Vote : Our neighbor is destined to be a major player; the treaty will smooth our relationship at no cost to us. By John Gavin, \o7 John Gavin was U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1981 to 1986. \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Flower Grows in Garden Grove
If you're in the vicinity of 4th Street and Pacific Avenue... By Michael Krikorian
House Of Representatives
Obituaries
County's College Aid Applications on Rise : Education: Increased fees and new eligibility laws have Ventura County students rushing to file for financial assistance. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tykes on Trikes Have Field Day at County Fair : Ventura: From three-wheel hot rods to animals and games of skill, every kid finds something to get excited about. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Agency Agrees to Consider 20% Expansion of Bard Reservoir : Calleguas: Officials say the $2-million project to increase the capacity above Wood Ranch would pay for itself in five years. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young and Old Celebrate as Center Reopens : Oxnard: A partnership with the city rescues the complex, which faced closure a year ago because of budget cuts. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Applications for Aid Soar at Community Colleges : Education: Increased fees and new eligibility laws have Ventura County students rushing to file for financial assistance. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Schools Score Turnaround in SAT Averages By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Fund-Raiser to Take Place at Family Ranch By Maia Davis
DA Gives Warning on Get-Rich-Quick Ads By Patrick Mccartney
County's 1st Water Festival to Kick Off By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Port District Will File for Bankruptcy By Peggy Y. Lee
VENTURA : More Time Given in Beach Shootout Case By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Council Candidates Appear at Forum By Peggy Y. Lee
MOORPARK : Prosecution Rests Its Case in Slaying By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Attack Investigated as a Hate Crime By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : Freeway Connector Opening Due Oct. 15 By Phil Sneiderman
SIMI VALLEY : Man Arrested After Shooting at Carwash By Mack Reed
2 Cities to Delay Suit Over Road Extension : Traffic: Simi Valley seeks $2 million if Thousand Oaks refuses to extend Sunset Hills. A traffic study is under way. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Approves Permit for Corriganville Park : Recreation: The decision will allow officials to apply for U.S. and state grants to build the $4.3-million facility. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Rescued After Fire on Boat
Obituaries
Blimp Sails Into Graffiti War on Santa Ana's Side By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Woman's Epiphany With the Pope in Denver By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Makeup Fair, Official Says : Courts: Defense attorneys in the Stuart Tay case are arguing that the panel's selection process discriminates against Asians. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lean Times at Firehouse : New Costa Mesa Station Opens With a Slim Crew By Lynda Natali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mission Viejo Mother, Baby Slain : Crime: Businessman discovered the bodies of his girlfriend and son when he returned to the apartment after a trip. Neighbors knew little about the Taiwanese woman whose visa was about to expire. By T. Christian Miller and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BREA : Principals, Others Given CPR Training By Mimi Ko
BUENA PARK : Park Ranger Who Saved Boy Honored By Debra Cano
WESTMINSTER : Police Camp Aids at-Risk Students By Andrea Heiman
ANAHEIM : Adult-Business Ban Extended 45 Days By Terry Spencer
BUENA PARK : $3 Parking Violation Fee Increase OKd By Debra Cano
FULLERTON : Radio Show Focuses on Latino Issues By Willson Cummer
SANTA ANA : At-Risk Program Saved for Students By Jon Nalick
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Public Is Invited to View Turtle Exhibit
ORANGE : Police to Auction Off Unclaimed Bicycles
Countywide : Homeless Groups to Join in Bid for Base By Bert Eljera
LAGUNA BEACH : City Votes to Restrict Graffiti Implements By Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : Students to Find Expanded Facilities By Shelby Grad
ALISO VIEJO : New School to Hold Enrollment Days
Countywide : Cereal Recall Gives Food Center a Boost By Geoff Boucher
LAKE FOREST : Council Approves $13.7-Million Budget By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Car Dealership Gets City Waiver for Sign By T. Christian Miller
DANA POINT : Building Guidelines Available for Review By Frank Messina
DANA POINT : Clean Water Day to Be Celebrated
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council OKs Adding 2 Sheriff's Deputies By T. Christian Miller
Three With Stolen Property Arrested By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fireman, Plumber Hurt in San Juan House Fire By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Boulevard Will Get 'Smart' : Traffic: Officials say $1.8-million project will improve the flow. First phase will take place in Buena Park, La Mirada. By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana Police Identify Woman Stabbed to Death By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driving Suspect Will Be Charged With Murder By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pool Incident Proves Fatal to Girl, 2
Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer
Water Officials to Seek Early Review of Maligned Rates By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clothing Store Polices Its Racks and Recalls 3 T-Shirts By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breakup Bid Gains as Redistricting Effort Fades : Legislation: Senate panel's action may make it easier to get the State Board of Education to consider a dismantling of the L.A. Unified School District. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breakup Bid Gains as Redistricting Move Fades : School board: The onetime high-profile campaign to preserve two all-Valley seats on the seven-member body now finds itself in debt. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spin Doctors : Pool: Shooters converge on a Burbank hotel in hopes of racking up a billiards championship and $50,000. They say the game has become cleaner and greener. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando : Merchants May Gain More Sign Freedom By James Zoltak
TUJUNGA : Wall of Graffiti Now a Mural of Area's History By Jeff Schnaufer
Chick Prepares Guide for Business By Kurt Pitzer
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Slamming the Door on Illegal Immigrants By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Wields New Clout, Analyst Says By Susan Byrnes
SHERMAN OAKS : Street Fair, Carnival to Open on Oct. 1 By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Mother Convicted for Leaving Child in Van By Thom Mrozek
WOODLAND HILLS : Fund-Raiser Is Launched for College's Pool By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Marrow Donor Sought for Boy By Ed Bond
NORTHRIDGE : Woman Held in Fatal Shooting of Mother By Chip Johnson
MISSION HILLS : Historical Society to Hold Benefit Concert By Jill Leovy
CALABASAS : Plans Put on Hold for Senior, Youth Center By Kurt Pitzer
AGOURA HILLS : Sign Backers Hoping to Raise $10,000 By Kurt Pitzer
GLENDALE : Man Avoids Citation by Giving Away Pig By Tommy Li
Friedman's Missive Is in the Spirit of a Campaign, If Not Letter
Suit Alleges Singer Held Woman Captive : Courts: Rick James and his girlfriend are accused of assault and false imprisonment in a 1992 incident at a West Hollywood hotel. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graffiti Vandalism Case Results in a Mistrial
Growing Indo-Pakistani Community Taking Root in North Hollywood : Culture: Businesses are cropping up to serve the enclave, which some predict may grow to rival 'Little India' to the south. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 17-Year-Old Palmdale Boy Fatally Shot by Deputy
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officers Arrest Man, 32, in Death of His Stepson By Sharon Moeser
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Sulphur Springs School District OKs Busing Fees in Effort to Trim Deficit By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Knight the Latest to Oppose Elsmere Canyon Landfill By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nomination Is Latest Fight for Hermosillo : City Hall: Activist's sometimes incendiary remarks have sparked a fiery debate over post on Fire Commission. By Lisa Richardson and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Political Awakening : Filipino-Americans Start to Reach for Reins of Power By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Board Seeks to Curb School Violence : Education: Safety committee convenes to study ways of helping elementary school pupils. Coordinating programs seen as key. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Ease Way for School Breakup By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Chick Proposes Lifting LAPD Hiring Freeze
The Price We Pay for Donovan's Drug Addiction By Ron Harris
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.\f7
Can you speak ig-pay atin-lay?The Department of Motor... By Steve Harvey
POMONA : Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer, Chase
VAN NUYS : Case of 'Tagger' Who Was 'Tagged' Ends in Mistrial
PASADENA : Youth to Be Tried as Adult in Fatal Carjacking Bid
LOS ANGELES : Tuttle Urges 'Lifeline' Bank Accounts for Poor
SANTA CLARITA : Clothing Store Withdraws Shirts With Gang Images
Botanist's Belated Reward : 61 Years After She Found a Plant on the Dunes, It May Turn Out to Be a Unique Species By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Girl's Skin Grafts Also Take Toll on Mother By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School District Secessionists Gearing Up Petition Drives : Education: Advocates in Carson and Lomita contend that leaving L.A. Unified would give residents more control over curriculum, spending and other matters. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian-American Reporters' Conference Focuses on Jobs By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Asks Public Works Panel to Abolish Paid Jobs By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans to Build on Indian Site Blocked : Courts: Judge issues restraining order until a hearing on whether to allow a mini-mall on Cal State Long Beach land that a group of American Indians considers sacred. By Jill Gottesman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symbol of Hate Hard to Erase : Vandalism: Last remaining members of Hollywood synagogue are used to graffiti, but ugliness of a swastika cannot be ignored. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The cast members range in age from 6 to 16, but this is...
THEATER : 'Italian American Reconciliation' presents a man's view of love. By Mary Helen Berg
Harbor Panel Backs Out of Land Deal for Rail Line By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some PCH Lanes May Close in September
Man Charged in Investment Fraud : Crime: Real estate scheme may have cost Southland customers $10 million, investigators say. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California / IN BRIEF : INDIO : Driver Gets 15-Year Term in Fatal Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTS
Angels Find Inspiration in Victory By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 13 Years, Ottey Puts the Midas Touch on Career : Track and field: Jamaican stumbles at 200-meter finish, but edges Torrence to win first gold medal. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Beat Brewers in 12th, 5-4 By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Piazza Turns Up Volume : Baseball: After blowing up after Wednesday night's loss, he goes three for four in helping Dodgers defeat Braves, 7-5. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Outer Limits of Sports By Mike Downey
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ellard Re-Injures Ankle in Practice By T.J. Simers
Samples Not Needed After the Back Nine By Shav Glick
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Gannon Is Traded to Washington Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Halard Needs a Tiebreaker but Beats Sabatini in Canada From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Pate Leads at the International From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Tackle Gorecki Has Knee Surgery By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Passing Attack Figures to Improve By Lonnie White
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : New Plan Helps Cone Top Twins From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benzinger's Two Hits Key to Giant Victory From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Magrane Signs, Rejoins Herzog By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Dreifort Deal Still Not Close By Maryann Hudson
WORLD TRACK NOTES : Ailing Decathlete O'Brien Hanging On By Randy Harvey
Jordan: Media Speculation Went Too Far From Staff and Wire Reports
BOXING IN IRVINE : Ruelas Gets 1st-Round Knockout By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magers Leaving Corona del Mar
DEL MAR : 'Have Horse, Will Travel' Plan Works for East Coast Trainer By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaquille's Surprise Visit Overshadows Event By Mike Reilley
El Segundo Meets Las Vegas Team in Regional Baseball Opener By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting Polish on Potential : Milstein Has Reputation for Helping Preps Earn Scholarships By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Is Site as Junior Boxers Put on the Gloves
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Group Fights Tax Proposal at Los Verdes
Winger's Winning Worth the Wait : Senior Bowler From Tarzana Sets Mark With His Father Cheering From Afar By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Weiss' Future Seems Linked to Florida By Dana Haddad
Team Feels the Tug of USTA Sectional By Dana Haddad
Area Babe Ruth Team Stays Alive in Regional
Joining Exodus, Drott Leaves North Hollywood By Dana Haddad
Football
Rams' Gary Is Fumbling for Answers : Pro football: Unhappy with contract and feeling unwanted, he has one question: 'Why?' By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Trails? : Baseball: Angels' top draft pick Pete Janicki hopes his comeback from arm troubles is successful. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sleight of Hand : Next Trick for Bob Weiss, New Clipper Coach and Amateur Magician, Will Be to Make Fans Forget He Wasn't Team's First Choice By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Feels in Front by Being Upfront : Saugus Driver Reveals He Is HIV-Positive By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Face Colts With Their Leader Back on Sideline : Pro football: Buoyed by return of Shell from hospital, they will attempt to even their exhibition record tonight at Indianapolis. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gary Is Left Fumbling for Answers : Rams: Unhappy with contract and feeling unwanted, he has one question: 'Why?' By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perry Putting Safety First : USC: Last year's backup quarterback has new outlook as a starting defensive back. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cubs' Maldonado Dealt to Indians Associated Press
Team Effort Helps Tavares Get Things Done : Hockey: Building the expansion Mighty Ducks is a lot easier with Disney on his side. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Is Now the Place for Masakayan : Volleyball: Santa Monica native, with a little help from partner Kirby, has broken jinx in area tournaments. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flying Finn Lands at CS Northridge : College football: Coach is not quite sure what to do with Ilkka Laine, but says the Scandinavian player has impressive raw skills. By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agent Says Forward Green Might Not Return to Lakers By Elliott Almond
Wohl, Davis Will Assist Clipper Coach
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