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What happened on July 07, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Well-Done Grunge-Rock From Table-Hopping L7 By Noel Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Vital Sounds From a Voice of Wisdom : Leonard Cohen, nearing 60, isn't drying up like many veteran musicians. The singer-songwriter still pleases audiences with the unexpected. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Rookie of the Year' Squanders Chance for an Extra-Base Hit By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Blacksmith' a Breezy Summer Souffle By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
THEATER REVIEW : A Stellar 'Streetcar' Plays at Will Geer By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fourth of July Weekend Box Office : Holiday Is a Bonanza for Hollywood By David J. Fox
CBS on 'Ark': Mum's Still the Word : Television: Despite allegations that the show may have been substantially false, the network has not uttered an on-air word about the charges. Network officials say allegations are still being investigated. By Howard Rosenberg
Actor Takes On the Role of His Father's Lifetime : Theater: 'My Fair Lady' opens tonight at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with Julian Holloway in the role of Alfred P. Doolittle--created by his dad, Stanley Holloway. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lawyers Deliver Their Verdict on 'The Firm' : Guilty of Overstatement, They Rule By Monica Yant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipefitters: A Diamond Is Their Ace in the Hole : Pop music: Actor Phillips admits his name's a draw but says that the merely curious will leave as fans of the band. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Shift in Poison's Pen : Metal Band Has Not Only Toughened Up Its Look, but Smartened Up Its Lyrics By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH DAVID CARRADINE : A Kung Fu Master Reincarnate By Joe Rhodes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southland Ceramists' Works to Go on Display at Craft Museum
'Society': The Little Film That Could By David J. Fox
NEWS
All the Right Moves : Asian Immigrants Are Taking Up Ballroom Dancing With a Passion By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priorities
Abuse by Clergy
Smoke in Prison
Tax Funds for Reagan
Minimum Wage
Effective Gun Control
GO WITH THE FLOW: Maybe local commuters won't let the new... By Alicia Di Rado and April Jackson and Jerry Hicks
SPACE JOBS: Canoga Park's Rocketdyne is battling to keep...
RAINING PROFITS: When downpours hit south Florida last... By Gary Gorman
New Funding for Federal Jurors Restarts Trials After 2-Week Halt \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Public Health Service Director Is Sworn In \o7 Reuters\f7
Electrician's Lead Level Traced to Chewing Habit \o7 Associated Press\f7
German Prosecutor to Lose Job Over Controversial Killing \o7 From Reuters\f7
Controversial Convent Near Auschwitz Closed \o7 Reuters\f7
Freak Summer Storm Kills 2 in France \o7 Associated Press\f7
Harrison Salisbury; Journalist Explained China and the Soviet Union By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anne Shirley; Actress Starred in Childhood and as an Adult By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Hurt in Military Jet Crash \o7 Reuters\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : President Softens Stance on Tokyo Trade Disputes By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michelangelo Drawing Costs Getty $6 Million By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Toward a Tastier Tomato : Flavor long ago fell victim to early picking and breeding to withstand long hauls to market. But new methods, including genetic engineering, have sparked a race to put some bite back in the 'love apple.' By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Agency Makes Loans Bank Rejected By David Willman and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marvin Davis, Wife Robbed of Jewels Worth $10 Million : Crime: Gunmen halt billionaire entrepreneur's limousine on French Riviera. Two suspects are arrested. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Block Discloses Cancer, Plans to Stay on Job : Law enforcement: Lymphoma is fast-moving but treatable, sheriff says. He vows to step aside if necessary. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summit Nations Approve Sweeping Tariff Reductions : Trade: U.S., Canada, Japan and European Community move to revitalize stalled international talks. But major issues remain that could scuttle treaty. By Jack Nelson and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Says Restrictions Hurt U.S., Japan By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Slain After Wounding Officer : Violence: Firm had sought sheriff's protection upon suspending an employee over allegations of sexual harassment. He then led police on a brief chase before being killed in a shootout. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Bid for New Gambling Controls Fails By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Tactics Not Likely in Wake of Holiday Melee By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Control Push Begun at Law Firm : Massacre: Employees return to San Francisco building targeted by gunman. Some have formed a group that will call for stricter legislation. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lights, Camera, Action By Peter H. King
Murder Charges Suspended Against Fired Postal Worker By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NIGERIA : 11 Killed as Rioters Resist Military Rule From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Migration Viewed as 'Human Crisis' : Population: U.N. report warns of global impact. It says immigrants are heading into cities that are 'already under stress.' By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martial Law Declared in Abkhazia \o7 Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Protesters Break Into Palace Grounds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : 47 Killed as Muslims Battle Police, Army From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Food Fight Erupts Over Possible Cut in Business Meal Deductions : Moynihan warns White House that proposal will cost jobs in big cities. Studio chiefs already retreat to commissaries. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Focal Point for the Thin Blue Line : Memorial for fallen officers is off capital's beaten path. But thousands seek it out as a powerful tribute. By Howard Libit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Phones Parents of Teen-Ager Slain in U.S. : Guns: President offers condolences. Exchange student was looking for party, went to wrong house. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE G-7 LEADERS IN TOKYO : The G-7 Leaders and Their Wish Lists
Clinton Visits University, Wins Cheers for First Lady's Role By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. to Take Up Iraq's Rebuff of Arms Team : Gulf: Another air strike is among the options. Chief inspector says Baghdad has breached cease-fire accord. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-Day Death Toll Reported Up to 125 in Factional Battles in South Africa \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Egypt to Push Peace Talks, Peres Reports : Mideast: Mubarak will urge Palestinians to continue negotiations based on U.S. outline, Israeli official says. \o7 From Reuters\f7
Bosnian Serb, Croat Military Chiefs Skip Talks With U.N. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Don't Bet Farm on Big Jackpot, Lottery Ads Say \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Imprisoned Sheik Hospitalized After Blood Sugar Level Climbs \o7 From Reuters\f7
Smuggling of Cubans Draws Spotlight : Refugees: Castro regime seized 3 boats, killed 3 would-be defectors. Incidents heighten attention of trade that brings people to U.S. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hasidic Jews' N.Y. School Unit Voided \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mississippi at Record Levels, Perils Miles of Levees \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Ginsburg and Husband Report Net Worth Above $6 Million \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
25 Die as Hurricane Calvin Sweeps Along Mexico Resort Coast \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ex-Yugoslav Leader Denies Sex Charge By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Block's Form of Cancer Is Among the Most Curable By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
City of Orange Is in the Red; Municipal Mood Is Black By Matt Lait and Helaine Olen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deal to Merge O.C. Restaurant Chain Revealed By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Claims Sex Abuse by O.C. Foster Parents : Children: Garden Grove couple lose license after numerous charges of illicit activities. They deny all. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alarcon Delays Bernardi Fund for Scholarship By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Undersea Story: Shallow but Fun : TO KILL THE LEOPARD \o7 by Theodore Taylor\f7 ; Harcourt Brace Jovanovich $21.95, 324 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Make Us Safe, Mr. Mayor By Robin Abcarian
DRIVING : How to Spot the Drunk Driver THE WASHINGTON POST
With This Ring . . . : Divorce: Marriage starts with a band of gold. And for some, ends that way--thanks to an artist who sets up parties where the symbol of what once was takes a pounding. By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Write 'em, Cowgirl : Traditionally, American writers have cast the West as adventureland for boys, a proving ground for macho glory. But now, a new breed of women writers is celebrating a compassionate frontier and telling stories about spirituality, families and ecology in a distinctive voice. By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents See Family Ties as Lasting : Poll: Most adults say they are very close to their children and expect that feeling to continue even as they foster independence. By Jeanne Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bud Donley, 23, died days before the birth of his son, who for 16 years wouldn't know Bud existed. The son says he dug up the past because even in death his dad is . . . : 'Still Part of My Life'
Rediscovering a Lost Half of Our Heritage : History: The names and contributions of women have all but vanished from our recorded past. Now, walking tours are putting them back on the map. By Elizabeth Levitan Spaid, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Red, White, Blue--and in the Black : Officials of Pacific Symphony celebrate closing the fiscal year with a balanced budget as supporters kick off the summer concert series with a holiday show. By Ann Conway
Families That Eat Together Get More Than a Meal : Custom: It may not be homemade, but most say they regularly have dinner together, enjoying communication as well as nutritional benefits. By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Playboy Interviews to Be Interactive Associated Press
Commodity Prices Soar; Stocks Slump \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
ASSESSING THE INFLATION THREAT : Commodity Hikes No Bond Fund Concern By Tom Petruno
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wal-Mart Agrees to Open a Store in Anaheim Plaza : Retailing: The discount giant would anchor the renovated center when it reopens late next year. The deal is contingent on completion of new freeway on-ramp nearby. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Drops Export Case Against O.C. Firm : Courts: Federal agents alleged a scheme to illegally ship a powerful computer to Iran. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing of the Guard Complete at Western Digital : Computers: New CEO Charles Haggerty takes over as the Irvine-based company faces a threat to its turnaround. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple to Lay Off 2,500 in Major Restructuring : Computers: The cuts, prompted by the PC price war, are greater than expected. Research budget is also likely to be slashed. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASSESSING THE INFLATION THREAT : Commodity Hikes No Bond Fund Concern By Tom Petruno
Packing His Crystal Ball : UCLA Business Forecaster Sees His Future at Wall Street Firm By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASSESSING THE INFLATION THREAT : Wet Soybeans Don't Add Up to Inflation By James Flanigan
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Northwest Airlines Gains Concessions : Labor: Pilots' vote eases the threat of bankruptcy, but the package still requires the approval of two larger unions. From Associated Press
Purchase of Prudential Partnerships Advances : Securities: Parker & Parsley says it has enough units to complete the acquisition of 33 of the 35 Energy Income Funds. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
June Vehicle Sales Rise 9.9% for Big Three Auto Makers From Associated Press
Lexus Wins J.D. Power Survey Again
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment & Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment & Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entrepreneur Magazine Branches Out Into Mexico By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Subscriber Computing Software Puts Cellular Phone Users on a Budget Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Downey Savings Left Without Clear Successor : Management: President Anthony Kurtz's departure puts thrift back where it was when he was hired in 1991. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knott's Invites Children to Track Dinosaurs By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ah-one and ah-two The audience at the Hollywood Bowl's... By Steve Harvey
Guns Kill All Sorts of People : Lawyers aren't the only ones at risk these days in the explosion of violence
SPORTS WATCH : Dodger Blue
Iraq Does It Again
When Parents Totally Abdicate : New law aimed at extreme cases is upheld
Our Cities Won't Heal Without Real Estate : Economy: While the House bill would help, the Senate bill would be a giant step backward for California. By James J. Didion, \o7 James J. Didion, CEO of CB Commercial Real Estate Group of Los Angeles, is chairman of the National Realty Committee in Washington\f7
Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 : San Francisco killings: Even the answers leave only confusion and fear. By Merrill Joan Gerber, \o7 Merrill Joan Gerber's most recent novel is "The Kingdom of Brooklyn" (Longstreet Press, 1992). She lives in Sierra Madre. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON TRADE POLICY : A Need to Look Beyond Japan : Complete NAFTA and the Uruguay Round of GATT and cultivate other Asian nations for faster, bigger payoff. By Thomas J. Duesterberg, \f7 and \o7 Thomas J. Duesterberg is director of the Competitiveness Center of the Hudson Institute. He was assistant secretary for international economic policy at the Commerce Department from 1989 to 1993.
On Health Care, Think Locally : A California experiment in managed care for the poor and uninsured may be the model for the rest of the country. By Adela De La Torre, \o7 Adela de la Torre is chair of the department of Chicano and Latino studies at Cal State Long Beach. \f7
Board Rejects Delay in Weldon Hearings : Landfill: The proposal will go back to the Planning Commission. Foes believe that they have enough votes to kill the project. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Shootings by Deputies Are Ruled Justifiable By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City's Plan Focuses on Blighted Land : Port Hueneme: The proposal sees the future primarily in terms of development. Public safety and traffic also are addressed. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rough Sailing : Luxury Lure of Yachts Is No Longer Enough By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Death Toll Rises to 3 in County By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Boys & Girls Club a Hot Summer Draw By Kay Saillant
Deputies Accept Pay Freeze Until '94 By Sara Catania
OJAI : California 33 Debris Removal Delayed By Leonard N. Fleming
VENTURA : 2 Sought in Robbery of Man Near ATM By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Transient Faces Arraignment in Rape By Matthew Mosk
PORT HUENEME : Ship Open House Schedule Changed By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : Suit Accuses Dentist of Sexual Harassment By Sjeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Veteran Teacher Appointed Principal By Brenda Day
NEWBURY PARK : Man Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Volunteers Remove Racist Graffiti By Mack Reed
MOORPARK : Council to Consider Cat Registrations By James Maiella Jr.
THOUSAND OAKS : Merchants Sought for 1993 Home Show By Constance Sommer
SIMI VALLEY : Man Sentenced in 7-Year-Old Murder By Jeff Mcdonald
Baby Whale Is Beached for Hour
City Ready to Bypass Lot at Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Talks with the owner of a property near the new cultural center break down over the sales price. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advisory Panel Meetings Targeted : Oak Park: A bid by Supervisor VanderKolk to reduce the area forum's monthly schedule draws fire from its members. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituary
Group Fails to Meet 1st Payment on Stadium : Moorpark: A citizens panel falls short, leaving the district to front the money owed on the high school project. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Menendez Jury Pool Questioned : Trial: Questionnaire seeks potential panel members' views on topics such as sexual abuse of children and killing in self-defense. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Shelter Would Like to Give Rare Guest a Permanent Home--and Job By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Czar for Economic Growth of City Urged : Government: Officials call for a top executive who could ensure the implementation of a cohesive policy. CRA overhaul is also sought. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors OK Major Expansion of Landfill : Trash: Set to close in November, Puente Hills site instead will grow by 711 acres. Environmentalists criticize move as hampering push for waste reduction. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Union Blasts Treatment of Officer : Law enforcement: Labor complaint says LAPD used intimidation in effort to stop use-of-force expert from testifying on behalf of officers in King case. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Bernardi's Successor Blocks Scholarship Fund
LOS ANGELES : Divorced Couple Give Lung Parts for Son's Transplant
LONG BEACH : Crates That Washed Ashore Held Only Shell Containers
LOS ANGELES : City Officials Celebrate Over Cutting Budget Losses
BURBANK : Jet's Pilot Aborts Landing to Avoid Man on Runway
LOS ANGELES : 2 Gunmen Flee After Robbing Brink's Guard
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : County Backs Plan to Raise Cigarette Taxes 17 Cents
LOS ANGELES : Wife Ordered to Pay $12.5 Million in Child Stealing
LOS ANGELES : 2nd Payment OKd for Pair Exonerated in Murder
LOS ANGELES : Judge Dismisses Charges in IBM Computer Deal
Bid to Split Up District Gets Boost : Schools: Head of a key Assembly panel drops her opposition to the plan as long as it doesn't create 'a few Cadillac schools and the rest . . . jalopies.' By Mark Gladstone and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sergeant, LAPD Still Tangling Over Software : Courts: The department praised his computerized efficiency program in 1989 but declined to buy it. So he disabled it and sued for damages. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club, DWP Reach Accord on Gardens : Dispute: Under protest, members agree to terms in exchange for permission to grow crops under Arleta power lines. They must maintain area and pay for water and insurance. By Carmen Valencia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Supervisors Vote to Sue State Over Property Tax Shift By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Set on 'Discriminatory Prosecution' Claim in Denny Case : Courts: Judge will consider motion to dismiss charges against the three defendants. Some say the defense is trying to put the district attorney's office on trial. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowd Vandalizes Store Near Nightclub : Violence: A melee breaks out after fans are turned away from a sold-out rap concert at the Arena in Hollywood. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molina Urges 8.25% Pay Cut for Supervisors By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
To These Surfers, the Beach Boys Are a Wave That Has Passed By Dana Parsons
ICN's Panic Accused of Sex Harassment : Lawsuit: Fired ex-aide alleges that the high-profile businessman constantly made sexual references and once attacked her. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Beach Melee Won't Mean Special Measures : Police: Officials don't feel that Fourth of July weekend violence warrants such holiday actions as curfews or barricaded streets. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Won't Prosecute Retired Officer By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Main Drag : Freeway Project Hurts Santa Ana Restaurant, Will Snarl Traffic By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Lectures Scheduled on Heart Disease
Countywide : Test for Lead Levels in Children Criticized By Leslie Berkman
TUSTIN : District Honors Education Group By Bert Eljera
Countywide : Navy Traces Crates to USS Comstock
Countywide : Taxi for Kids Idea Already Accelerating By Geoff Boucher
COSTA MESA : Neighborhood Pride Contest Underway By David A. Avila
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Fiesta Attendance Lower Than Expected By Debra Cano
GARDEN GROVE : Wanted: Opinions of Some Residents
LOS ALAMITOS : Consultant to Search for 2 New Officials By Bert Eljera
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Designs Approved for 2 New Schools By Anna Cekola
LA HABRA : Publishing Company Gives Schools Books By Mimi Ko
BUENA PARK : Superintendent Will Leave School District By Debra Cano
ANAHEIM : Driver Injured in On-Ramp Accident
FULLERTON : Funds Available for Housing Repairs By Willson Cummer
Anaheim : Dearth of Theaters Is Likely to Persist By Terry Spencer
Alicia Parkway Work Almost Complete By Richard Core
Woman Hospitalized After Back-Yard Pool Accident : Injury: The 35-year-old, who reportedly was waiting to take a swimming lesson at a Garden Grove home, was found at the bottom of the pool, police say. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mark Hilbun Competency Questioned : Courts: Judge suspends murder charges against fired postal worker to determine if he is mentally capable of assisting in his own defense. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 on Fullerton Council Targeted for Recall : Vote: Residents attempt to get 2% utility levy on the ballot. More than 400 opponents of the tax appear at Tuesday meeting. By Willson Cummer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Council Approves Gift Ban By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Street Lights to Be Synchronized
Jobs of Arrested Yorba Linda Official Reassigned By Danielle A. Fouquette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Board May Sue Over Disney Resort EIR By Jon Nalick and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schools Breakup Proposal Gains Momentum : Legislature: Leader of a key Assembly panel says she no longer opposes the bill. By Mark Gladstone and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arleta Club Accepts DWP's Terms to Continue Garden : Farming: Members said they signed an agreement 'under protest' after the utility had issued an ultimatum on use of the 5.5-acre site. By Carmen Valencia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SYLMAR : Pups Face the Music in Guide Dog Training By Susan Byrnes
The Fight Against Crime Notes From the Front : Lonely Quest for a Missing Family Man By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima : Murder Trial Starts for Shackled Suspect By Thom Mrozek
VAN NUYS : Boy Held as Suspect in Man's Slaying By Jill Connelly
NORTH HILLS : Sikhs File Appeal Over Religious Center By Jeff Schnaufer
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Charged With Raping 2 Women By Thom Mrozek
AGOURA : Riding Program for Disabled Threatened By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : District May Reinstate Attendance Policy By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Coach, Girlfriend Deny Drug Charges By Tommy Li
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 2 Men Convicted of Killing Businessman By Thom Mrozek
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Mistrial Declared in Man's Fatal Shooting By Thom Mrozek
Calabasas : 2 Principals Switch Schools By Kurt Pitzer
Man Held After Running in Oncoming Jet's Path
McKeon Visits Space Station Project : Production: Freshman congressman cites need to save jobs. Contractor Rocketdyne faces uncertain future due to recent budget cuts. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autopsy on Sylmar Woman Who Died in Jail Planned By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snakebite Season : A Bumper Crop of Rattlers
Crowd Vandalizes Store Near Nightclub in Hollywood : Violence: A melee breaks out after fans are turned away from a sold-out rap concert at the Arena. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren's Bid for New Gambling Controls Fails : Ballot measure: State Sen. Ken Maddy says that his proposal is virtually dead in its current form. Card rooms were the main target. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 25 Evacuated From Commercial Site
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Inmates Recaptured After Escaping Prison By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Pleads No Contest in Baby's Death : Lancaster: He is accused of killing his girlfriend's 6-month-old daughter. Sentencing is set for July 27. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : School's in Session for Summer : Education: New schedule begins at two Santa Clarita campuses, the first in their district to abandon the traditional calendar. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Killed, 1 Injured in Car Crash By Douglas Alger
SPORTS
Angels' Rally Lets Finley Get His 10th Victory : Baseball: He pitches a complete game, giving up six hits to beat Red Sox, 3-2. DiSarcina drives in winning run in ninth. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Get 10th Victory for Finley : Baseball: He pitches a complete game, giving up six hits to the Red Sox. DiSarcina drives in the winning run in the ninth. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phillies Nicked After Davis' Bat Is Given a Shave : Dodgers: Trainer carves inside part of grip, and the result is three hits, including a home run, in 7-5 victory. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nelissen Retains Overall Lead From Associated Press
Strange Place for a Canadian Powerhouse By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Top-Seeded Bruguera Sweeps Past Karbacher From Associated Press
ROLLER HOCKEY : Blades Slip Past Calgary in Home Opener By Brian Jamarillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Endangered Species Called Ill-Managed By Rich Roberts
While Dad Is Away, Trout Makes Son's Day
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Fined for Umpire Incident By Bob Nightengale
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : At Last, Anderson Moves Past Alston From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gooden Gets 150th as Mets Beat Padres From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : As a Prankster, Reed is Always Active By Maryann Hudson
Racing Panel Lifts Suspensions for Owner, Driver From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Fined for Umpire Incident By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Strained Shoulder Puts Swindell on DL Associated Press
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Gonzalez Makes Most of Chance to Stand Up to Pitchers By Jeff Fletcher
LOCAL NOTES : Alicia Allison Among Leaders in Junior Golf
Two Area Track Stars Make Selections By John Ortega
Golf
SAILING : Patriot Holds Lead, but Faster Boats Are Closing By Rich Roberts
Some Truths in Baseball Are Obvious By Mike Penner
Now She's Heading in the Right Direction : Kayaking: After soggy start, Lia Rousset of Newport Beach will compete at Junior World Championship trials in Lake Placid, N.Y. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toughest Test : Football Executive Jim Finks Has Always Tackled Difficult Projects, but Now Battles Lung Cancer By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Fight Gives Tale of the Tape New Meaning By Mike Downey
Winning Can Be Hit or Myth : World's Best Pilots of Hang Gliders Get a Lift by Competing in the Owens Valley By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiege Chosen as City Section Commissioner : High schools: The longtime Belmont High coach and athletic director becomes L.A. Unified's first female director of athletics. She will replace Harkness Oct. 1. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Borg to Make Strings Debut : TeamTennis: He is one of five former top players in the league this season. L.A. will play Sacramento at the Forum tonight. By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In This Case, DiSarcina Glad to See Boston Lose By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funeral Service for Drysdale to Be Held Monday in Glendale By Maryann Hudson
GOLF / STEVE KRESAL : Richardson Prospering in California Sun By Steve Kresal
Father, Fighter Puts His Best Foot Forward : Once Infirm, Mullen Finds New Strength in Son, Kickboxing By Lauren M. Cabell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / STEVE ELLING : Angel's Dad Drives Him to Succeed By Steve Elling
Aikman Expects to Play in Opener : Football: As his rehabilitation from back surgery begins, the Cowboy quarterback says he'll be ready. Others say he will miss three games. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Nature Called and Nobody Answered : Softball: Meyer returns to Japan on goodwill tour, recalls embarrassing childhood mall experience. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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