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What happened on July 08, 1993
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Southland Nudists Swim and Bare It MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROCK TALK : Art Reigns Supreme at This Santa Barbara Bar BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Booker Griffin Jr.; Black Radio Talk Show Host JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lesson About the Business of Baseball : Minor leagues: After being selected in the second round of the 1992 draft, Rick Magdaleno endured the frustration of haggling over a contract. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girl Hurt in Gunfire at Westminster Mall : Violence: Shoppers duck in terror as shots ring out. Teen-ager who fired into a group of youths escapes. THUAN LE and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bill o' Fair Features Country Cookers MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Norwalk : Utility Tax Broadened to Cellular Phone Users
Pasadena : $200-Million Job for Parsons
Handful of Democrats Key to L.A. School Breakup Bill MARK GLADSTONE and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Israeli Military Defends Actions in Occupied Areas MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Comes Due in Form of Assessments : Finances: Cities and school districts are turning to the fee process to make up for property tax revenue they are losing to the state. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Of Representatives
NEWS ANALYSIS : Abroad, Clinton Keeps an Eye on Home Front DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Pasadena : Opposition to Plan for Inn
There's No Excuse Not to Book Time for Summer Reading MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Glendale : Mayor to Discuss Budget
Paramount : Stretch of Alondra Reopens After Yearlong Closure
O.C. Asked to Charge Couple With Sex Abuse DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer Mark Platte contributed to this story
Ojai Library to Celebrate 100th Birthday
The Who "The Who Sell Out" (1967) MCA (originally released on Decca) BUDDY SEIGAL
PERSONAL HEALTH : Confusion Usual in New Mothers KATHLEEN DOHENY
A Lame Duck In Tune on the Way Out GEORGE SKELTON
More Russia Regions Seek New Powers : Politics: Several want status of federation republics. Efforts haunt Yeltsin's Tokyo trip. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House to Emphasize Treatment in Battling Drugs : Narcotics: President's new policy coordinator says more humane and effective strategy will be part of health care plan. Details are still debated. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somali Employees of U.N. Ambushed, 6 Feared Dead From Associated Press
Valley Fair Through Sunday
Students Protesters March in Tokyo Times Wire Services
Chamber Report Examines Festival Fiasco : Revenue: GlenFest '93 was supposed to bring in $1.6 million but ended up losing $230,000. A task force describes how it happened. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Picks New Staff Chief Washington Post
Hurdles Ahead for Trade Agreement : Commerce: 'Breakthrough' pact is wide ranging, but it does not include agriculture and service sector. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer James Flanigan in Los Angeles contributed to this report
Summit Prepares to Condemn Iran : Terrorism: After repeated prodding by the Americans, G-7 leaders are expected to cite Tehran for exporting violence and abusing its people's rights. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
1 Killed, 6 Injured as Pickup Overturns
Threat of Violence Is Still the Most Powerful Censor DIANNE KLEIN
Get More Bang for Your Summer Bucks 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.
Get a Line on the Waterfront ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Mall Donates $15,000 to Start Boxing Club
House Of Representatives
Estonia to Take 2nd Look at Foreigners Law From Associated Press
NATO to Protect U.N. in Bosnia Reuters
The Region : Funding for Transit Projects
Montebello : School Roof Repairs to Begin Next Week
Hope or Dread? Croatia Facing an Uncertain Future KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA to Study Hepatitis B Drug Blamed in Deaths From Reuters
Senior Citizen Housing Decision Postponed : Development: The Planning Commission will wait at least two years before shaping a policy. It is likely to favor garden-style townhouses instead of high-density housing. DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flooding, Destruction in Hurricane's Wake From Associated Press
Slides, Washouts Disrupting Rail Service From the Washington Post
On Second Thought, Pepperdine Looked Attractive to Trakh MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funding for Space Station
Summit Leaders Criticize Tehran : Diplomacy: Prodded by U.S., Group of Seven cites Iran's export of terrorism, abuse of rights. Nations urge aid for Bosnia but sidestep question of military action. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Nobel Laureate Seen as NIH Chief : Science: Some view Clinton Administration's choice of UC San Francisco researcher Harold Varmus as an attempt to bolster the health agency's reputation. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
'March' Takes Scenic Detour LISA HOPPER
NEIGHBORS : Prize-Winning Fiddler Proves You Get Better With Time : Ventura resident beats out 41 other contestants to take home top honors for the third time in the over-70 division. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northeast L.A. : Hazardous Waste Roundup
Hurricane Edges Ashore Near Puerto Vallarta From Associated Press
Crenshaw : Anti-Cruising Effort
NEWS ANALYSIS : Change Isn't Word That Suits Miyazawa : Politics: For Japan's premier, the summit's timing has turned out to be disastrous. And Clinton appears to be favoring his opposition. LESLIE HELM and SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3 Suspected Smuggling Ships Boarded : Immigrants: About 650 Chinese are put in limbo off Baja after the Coast Guard comes to the aid of a disabled freighter. Officials are discussing what action to take. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hacienda Heights : Help for Crash Victims
STAGE REVIEW : Sparks Fly in Second Half of the Playhouse's 'The Butter and Egg Man' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel : Clinton Not on This Ballot
REVIEW : 'Midsummer' Ideal Show Under Stars : A preview of the Shakespeare play shows much promise. The price is right--performances are free. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Agents of Palm Tree Diplomacy : Want to put your country on the map? Add to your economic clout? Try opening a consulate here. That's what a growing number of nations have done, from tiny Burkina Faso to giant China. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer Mark Platte contributed to this story
WORDS AND IMAGES : Festival Traces Reagan Film Career FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Bunnies Here BETTY GOODWIN
What's Ahead Under Zero Tariffs Patrick Lee
Merit Scholarships Given to Seven Area Students
Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite, Pate ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Drug Companies Suing for Right to Market Generic AZT MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Men Bare All--Almost AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Indicted in New York in Plot to Bomb U.N. Building, Tunnels From Reuters
Los Feliz : Center for Blind Gets Award
Clinton Failing to Attract Perot Voters, Survey Finds : Politics: Democratic group's poll shows President is in fact losing ground among Texan's backers. 50% say he's too tied to tax, spend policies. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sweetest Music This Side of the Big-Band Era BEVERLY BEYETTE
COLUMN ONE : Agents of Palm Tree Diplomacy : Want to put your country on the map? Add to your economic clout? Try opening a consulate here. That's what a growing number of nations have done, from tiny Burkina Faso to giant China. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stockdale, POW for 7 1/2 Years, to Revisit Vietnam RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Opens Fire in Mall; Girl Wounded : Violence: Gunman escapes as stunned Westminster shoppers rush for cover. The 13-year-old victim, who was hit twice, is in stable condition. THUAN LE and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Altadena : Teacher Pleads Not Guilty
Children's Trauma Care Found Lacking : Medicine: Panel of experts say nation's emergency services are designed for adults. Young people are built, respond to injuries differently. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba Kills 4 Swimming to Guantanamo; U.S. Protests NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The High of Mt. Lowe : Centennial Event Recalls the Heyday of a Railway That Thrilled Millions in Its Time BERKLEY HUDSON, Times Staff Writer
Brothers, 4 and 7, Wounded in Gang Cross-Fire GREG HERNANDEZ and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The American Dream, Dulled : Medical Careers Rank High in Poll Even as Parents Downscale Other Expectations for Their Children NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stranglers Keeping to Their Dark Sound and Look : The English band with the punk reputation will perform in Ventura. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Libel Settlements Accepted by Britons Associated Press
Interim Government Planned for Nigeria From Reuters
Wilson's Finance Director Quits From a Times Staff Writer
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Of $7 Hamburgers, Hairdos, Celestial Bodies JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
110 Nations Still Abuse Citizens, Report Finds : Human rights: Many use torture, Amnesty International declares. It says U.N. has made little progress on issue. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Call to End Lawyer-Bashing Inspires Even More Jokes : Backlash: Radio listeners condemn the profession. State Bar chief's campaign even annoys some attorneys. MAURA DOLAN and HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japanese Women Find a Model in Hillary Clinton LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservative O.C.-Based PAC Becomes Instant Powerhouse PAUL JACOBS and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER REVIEW : 'Ain't Misbehavin' ': An Infectious Good Time : Performance at Solvang Festival Theatre leaves audiences humming and singing. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dollar Chain Sets Up Shop in Housing Project : Retailer hopes to learn how to operate in high-risk area. Store is built by city with federal funds, staffed by residents. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smoky Survivor Refuses to Fold : For a while the chips were down, but Pinky Donohoo's 50-year-old Player's Poker Club in Ventura remains the only game in town. SAULIUS URBONAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commerce : City Will Celebrate Rail Station Opening
REVIEW : Play's Funny Things Still Happen : Strong performances help the jokes pass the test of time in a revival of Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart's comedy 'Forum.' TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Call to End Lawyer-Bashing Inspires Even More Jokes : Backlash: Radio listeners condemn profession. State Bar chief's campaign even annoys some attorneys. MAURA DOLAN and HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS. Times staff writer Rene Lynch contributed to this story
Seat-Belt Violations Lead Police to 75% of Stolen Davis Jewelry ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Video Rentals Ardith Smith
Flood Victims Weigh the Cost of Life on the River : The Mississippi: Damage in Davenport, Iowa, renews debate over need for levees that have spared other towns. STEPHEN BRAUN, This story was reported by Times staff writers Tracy Shryer in Davenport, Iowa, Lianne Hart in Hannibal, Mo., and Stephen Braun in Chicago. It was written by Braun
Eastern Exposure : Lifestyle: Along the New Jersey shoreline is the first and only federal beach where clothing is optional. Nudists hope it's not the last. W. HAMPTON SIDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
China Has Designs on Ventura County's Trash : If we don't pay close attention, our local refuse just might be turned into a major international commodity. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecution of 2 Officers Requested PHILIP P. PAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financier Knapp Found Guilty of Lying to Get Loan JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Common Cause Lists State's Top Campaign Donors PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaching Turnover Turns Off Prize Player : Basketball: Rick Price III plans to leave St. Anthony after playing for four coaches in three years. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Orleans Officers Out With 'Blue Flu' Associated Press
Nurse Says She'll Be Cleared in 'Angel of Death' Inquiry : Medicine: Darlene Leon was never formally charged in 17 hospice deaths. Officials say probe is continuing. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans Were Plugged Into the Current of Op Pro 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.
Glendale Historical Society Has New Slate of Officers
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Capistrano District OKs Dress Code Associated Press
Center to Celebrate 2nd Year : The Goebel facility in Thousand Oaks, one of the largest in the county, will host an open house next week. An orientation and trips are also planned. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW / CAFE BUENOS AIRES : Argentine Cafe Offers a Sense of Community : Diners can indulge in the fantasy of travel, and experience new and exotic tastes without venturing far from home. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lure of the Lush : Mile Square Features Deceptive Fairways PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Reader's Reference to Latinos' Hikes in Escondido Canyon
THEATER REVIEW : 'Light Up the Sky' Scores a Bull's-Eye PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : Recreation Park to Have Exercise Area for Dogs
'Dennis' Gets Boys' Scamp of Approval LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. and
A Happy Opening Under the Stars MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast Area : Oil Pipeline Project Facing Hurdles at Local Level
Eagle Rock : Disposing of Tattered Flags
JAZZ : Preservation Hall Band Goes Right to the Source RANDY LEWIS, Randy Lewis is an assistant Calendar editor for The Times Orange County Edition.
Funding Sought for Day Laborer Hiring Center : Employment: Under the proposal, four cities and the county would each put up $15,000 to establish a site in south Whittier. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roger Manning "Roger Manning" Shimmy-Disc MIKE BOEHM
Environment Has Starring Role in Benefit : Volleyball: Top professionals join celebrities in event Saturday for American Oceans Campaign, which was founded by 'Cheers' star Ted Danson. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : New Company Sets Stage for the Future RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lanterman House: History in the Making : Heritage: The landmark is on the verge of becoming of a museum. The Planning Commission tries to appease some nearby residents who oppose the plan. DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Sought Favors, Say Developers : Lawsuit: Mayor and councilman deny allegations that they requested contributions for political campaign, then voted against subdivision when group turned them down. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Champ : 6-Year-Old Queen of Chess Keeps Things in Perspective PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Such Nice Films, Bring the Kids MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Dilapidation of Beverly Hills High
Prosecution of Domestic Violence to Be Scrutinized : Crime: Women's advisory panel persuades council to investigate if city office is lax in dealing with such cases. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BACK TO BASICS : Beyond Carnival Lights, O.C. Fair Keeps Its Agricultural Roots RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Cities Moving Cautiously on Smoking Bans : Health: West Hollywood council gives ordinance a preliminary OK. But lawmakers want to see what Santa Monica and Beverly Hills do before instituting law. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Backs Out of Monorail Study G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reader's Reference to Latinos' Hikes in Escondido Canyon : Scientist, CPA Ponder Santa Monica Budget
Beverly Hills : Employee Contracts OKd
Enjoy Old-Fashioned Experience at Mr. Stox : Superior Wine List and Rich Menu Add to Elegant Setting MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Back to the '40s With Neil Simon ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Baseball Scout Has Made a Name for Himself SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montebello : Council Approves July 18 Fare Increase for Buses
BLACK MAGIC : Former Pixies Leader Is Going It Alone, but He Isn't Leaving the Cosmos Behind RICHARD CROMELIN, Richard Cromelin is a free-lance writer who regularly writes about pop music for The Times.
Beverly Hills : Legal Agreement Renewed
Street Fight in Old Town : Merchants Say Sidewalks Can't Accommodate the Performers and Crowds They Attract, but Some Entertainers Oppose Regulation PHILIP P. PAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Comic's Hardly A Home Body DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly writes about comedy for OC Live!
City Council Votes to Shut Down Public Shooting Range : Safety: Area residents complained that stray bullets had escaped the facility. Lawmakers decide not to renew operator's lease. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staging a Ballet Gala Worthy of a Prince MARY LOU LOPER
Monioz, 56, Is Winning the Race Against Time : Track: He started training nine years ago in hopes of carrying the Olympic torch. Today he is one of the top masters runners in the nation. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : In Case of Emergency, Take Class : Education: The Red Cross sponsors a program to train students to respond in a disaster such as a quake. TRISHA GINSBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Trisha Ginsburg, a recent graduate of Los Alamitos High School, is a regular contributor to High Life
BOOK REVIEW : Inside Look at Manhattan's Jurassic Park : CREATURES OF HABIT By Julie Baumgold ; Knopf $22, 294 pages SUSAN REYNOLDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS : Touching Photographs Capture Vaudeville in Its Dying Days : An exhibit of the work of George Mann takes viewers behind the scenes of a bygone era. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TALKIN' TRASH : Recycling Lessons Abound in 'Garbage' Exhibit at Children's Museum at La Habra CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Silver Lake : Rabies Vaccinations
Alarmed Officials Misconstrue AIDS Death Statistics RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Yesterday's Fun Makes Fond Memories Today Responses were gathered by Trisha Ginsburg
Lotus Festival Will Be Sweet 16 Celebration
Teacher Feeds His Dance Fever 5 Nights a Week SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dentist Changes His Cynicism About Homeless Into Idealism : Health: Brentwood doctor offers free care for the dispossessed. He'd like to see the program expand nationally. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Deals on Clothes Offered at Beach Benefit RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DESIGN : The Unreal Amenities of MTV's 'Real World' GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Styled for a Comeback : Fire Ruins Vintage Clothing, but Greenspan's Isn't Finished DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8K Run Revolutionizes Bastille Day RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Cerritos : ABC Unified Imposes Fee for School Bus Riders
HEALTHWATCH : Head Lice Cases Are Not Just Nit-Picking : Immediate isolation of the affected individuals and lots of thorough cleaning are all indicated should the parasites be detected. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Say Ole! and Visit Santa Ana's Lively Fiesta Marketplace ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
CLAIMING THEIR CULTURE : Exhibit in Long Beach Offers Rare Spectrum of Views From America's Black Communities CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
FOR THE KIDS : Youngsters Volunteer to Make a Difference : An 8-year-old girl and her fellow Good Deeds Club members find satisfaction and joy in giving their time and efforts to causes. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : 6 Represent Charter Oak on All-Star Football Roster
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Wife in Texas JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Sigler Park's Modern Playground Finished ANDREA HEIMAN
BURBANK : New YMCA Pool Offers Free Lessons ED BOND
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets 21-Year Term for Killing Infant Girl
THOUSAND OAKS : Wildwood Park Home to Kids and Critters MATTHEW MOSK
Buena Park : Hotel Occupancy Tax Is Increased to 12% DEBRA CANO
COSTA MESA : New Panel to Study Development Fees LYNDA NATALI
Wilson Backs Use of Private Engineering on Highways : Government: Governor supports Bergeson bill to override judge's ban on private firms' work, cites threat to existing public projects and small companies. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : 2% Utility Tax OKd; Recall Effort Begun WILLSON CUMMER
How Low Can Morale Go? Don't Ask : LAPD: The public thinks that a new chief meant a new department, but in the ranks, things are worse than ever. SUSAN YOCUM, Susan Yocum is a patrol officer in the LAPD's Rampart area.
Tuttle Forces DWP to Undergo Sweeping Audit of Outside Contracts FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE FOREST : Robber Hits Store Worker, Steals Cash FRANK MESSINA
On Being Your Own Worst Enemy : In a bad economy, the region has to make sure it's doing everything it can to succeed
FILLMORE : Woman, 60, Dies in Head-On Collision JULIE FIELDS
Burbank : Financial Disclosure OKd for City Panels ED BOND
SANTA PAULA : Affordable Units Added to Project PATRICK McCARTNEY
TARZANA : Man Gets Life in Businessman's Killing THOM MROZEK
Teacher Draws Out Skills of Troubled Kids JAMES ZOLTAK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just What Is Clinton Looking for in Asia? : Well-intentioned Waseda speech raises hopes--and questions
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Driver Arrested After 3-Hour, 250-Mile Chase SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Officers' Union Picks Successor to Violante
Riordan Under Fire for Top Appointments : City Hall: Black and Latino leaders say minorities are being excluded. Aides say criticism is premature. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Smith's Food, Drug to Redesign Project RICHARD CORE
Swastikas Painted on Burglarized House
Coliseum Officials Protest Closure of Harbor Freeway Ramps : Roads: Caltrans is asked to revise its reconstruction schedule. Commissioners say the current plan will snarl traffic at Raiders, Clippers and USC games. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Purchase of Lots OKd for Seniors Complex MARTHA WILLMAN
OXNARD : Boy Wounded in Drive-By Shooting JULIE FIELDS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : 11 Agencies Win $53,550 in Grants DEBRA CANO
SIMI VALLEY : Wal-Mart Agrees to Nov. 2 Vote on Store PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Water District Rate Hike Awaits Action by State LEONARD N. FLEMING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Won't Defy State's Shift of Revenue to Schools : Government: Decision by Board Chairman Wieder ends opposition to Legislature's plan that takes $2.6 billion from local governments. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trash, Sweeping Rates Increasing
A Tale of Two Lobbying Efforts
Office Vacancy Rates Show Slight Decline CONSTANCE SOMMER
OAK PARK : Advisory Panel Seeks Meeting Compromise DOUG McCLELLAN
ENCINO : Retail Complex Proposed for 'Lake' Location SCOTT GLOVER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Restaurant Loses Bid to Sell Liquor JEFF SCHNAUFER
Bill of Fair : Entertainment: The San Fernando Valley tradition opens a four-day run. Racing piglets are among the event's most popular offerings. ANN O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Math Chair's Remarks
South Africa
Arrest of Terrorists
Gridlock
STANTON : Group Seeks Recall of Sapien, Harris WILLSON CUMMER
Anger Sparked Arson, Fire Officials Say : Blaze: Woman is arrested after apartment fire that authorities say began when she tried to burn her boyfriend's clothes. Roommate, neighbors escape injury. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Good Samaritans Hit by Passing Car in Tustin : Accident: They were trying to put out a fire in a stalled vehicle. One man, struck from behind and spun around, suffers a broken wrist; the other, who was flung 70 feet, is injured in head and stomach. T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Man, 18, Arrested in June Shooting JEFF McDONALD
Too Many Rooms at the Inn : 3-Year-Old San Pedro Sheraton, Victim of an Overbuilt Market and the Recession, Will Be Put on the Auction Block Today TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Trade With Japan
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Idea Begging for Improvement
Assault Suspect Rebuts Agent About Confrontation at Bar : Testimony: Larry Hall of Thousand Oaks says he never intended to use the knife and doesn't know where it came from. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANA POINT : Water District Again Rebuffed on Top Job LEN HALL
LOS ANGELES : Education Partnership Wins $25,000 EPA Grant
Removal of Bus Benches Is Proposed : Oxnard: The city is drafting a new policy for the disabled. Narrow sidewalks hinder people in wheelchairs. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Cities Will Join Bidding for Museum : Culture: Southwest officials are considering Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura or Thousand Oaks for their new home. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Woo Southwest Museum : Culture: Thousand Oaks says it's a natural spot for the renowned Indian collection now displayed in L.A. Bids have been solicited from 140 Southland cities. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council OKs 3-Story Condo Development in Newbury Park : Housing: The developer is told to reduce the project for low- and moderate-income residents to 26 units, bringing it into compliance with most codes. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magic Mountain to Bolster Emergency Procedures
Hurricane Not Likely to Affect O.C. : Weather: Calvin is believed too far south, east to rile Southland waters. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel : Children's Circus, Workshops Planned
City Lawyers OK Award in Shooting : Lawsuit: Pact gives $375,000 to a man who claimed officers framed him for a robbery after wounding him. Matter goes to City Council. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Sobriety Checkpoint Planned Late Friday
Swearing Off Lawyer Jokes Won't Be Easy SCOTT HARRIS
LONG BEACH : Cat Shelter Agrees to Pay $26,500 to Settle Lawsuit
Santa Ana Gunshot Victim Sues Off-Duty Police Officer : Courts: Two criminal trials failed to convict the Long Beach policeman. The civil suit also names the city of Long Beach in connection with the 1991 wounding. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Centers Accept Camp Registrations
Details of Hilbun Arrest in Postal Shootings Revealed : Courts: Records show the fugitive spent the night before his arrest at a Garden Grove hotel with a woman. Police feared worst until they checked room and found no one. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot in Street After Argument
3 Sought in Carjacking Attempt That Injured Father and Son ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Nursery Gets OK to Stay in Business LEN HALL
PERSPECTIVE ON JAPAN : Reciprocity Is Needed in Academia : Barriers against foreign scholars rob their students of outside perspectives in a lock-step system. SHEILA K. JOHNSON, Sheila K. Johnson is the author of "The Japanese Through American Eyes" (Stanford University Press, 1988).
Barriers at Civic Arts Plaza to Cost $150,000 : Thousand Oaks: City will build walls if it cannot reach an agreement to purchase adjacent, junk-strewn property. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Setback for Defense in Denny Beating Case : Courts: Judge limits questioning of former Dist. Atty. Ira Reiner. He clears only two other witnesses to testify on a motion to dismiss charges because of discriminatory prosecution. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Manager's Lavish New Perks Package Cut in Half JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Acts to Fight 'Despicable' Crimes STEPHANIE SIMON
Oxnard to Join Crimestoppers JULIE FIELDS
GATT Changes Would Give Away the Farm : Proposed revisions would limit member nations' ability to protect their land, farmers, food supply and health. WENDELL BERRY and ERIK NESS, Wendell Berry writes and farms in Port Royal, Ky. His book, "Sex, Economy, Freedom, and Community" will be published this fall by Pantheon. Erik Ness coordinates the Progressive Media Project in Madison, Wis.
STUDIO CITY : Wachs Asked to Settle Mall Dispute SCOTT GLOVER
Translating Modern Hieroglyphics Into a Community Portrait TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Violence Rouses the Old Itch to Censor : Drawn from a spectrum of motives and politics, the critics would rerun the paranoid '50s. VIRGINIA I. POSTREL, Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine.
Countywide : Blind Can Still Work, Class Told PATRICIA CALLAHAN
Leisure Time Well-Spent : City of Hope's Auxiliary in Camarillo Brings In $200,000 Annually MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Panel Proposes Measures to Curb Adverse Effects of 710 Extension : Transportation: Suggestions include reducing width of the roadway and creating tunnels to save several historic structures and homes. Residents in South Pasadena, which the route would split in half, remain critical. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times community correspondent Richard Winton contributed to this story
Tax Board OKs Child Support Collection Plan : Families: The agency uses tax, DMV and bank records to track absent parents. The program proved swift and effective in L.A. County test and will be expanded. ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST HILLS Immunity Granted in Stabbing, Robbery THOM MROZEK
Gunman Described as 'Quiet, Polite' From Associated Press
Damage Control : Head-Injured Help Each Other Toward Independence GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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SAN FERNANDO : Civic Center Parking Changes Approved CARMEN VALENCIA
THOUSAND OAKS : City Offers to Help Tenants Buy Units STEPHANIE SIMON
MTA Delays $1-Million Loan to Developer, Asks Concession DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Question of Conflict Stalls Panel Creation ED BOND
Brothers, 4 and 7, Wounded During Gangs' Shootout : Violence: Boys are caught in cross-fire while playing outside their home near Disneyland. The longtime trouble spot is increasingly dangerous. GREG HERNANDEZ and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Council Urges New LAPD Domestic Violence Policy
SAN FERNANDO : City Moves to Renew Pipeline Franchise CARMEN VALENCIA
Group Seeks to Persuade Anaheim Union High School Board to Ban Two Books : Education: 'Ordinary People' and 'The Great Santini' are laced with obscenities and sexual references, its leader says. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Attorney Admits Role in Phony Car Accident Ring
The Princess of Chess : 6-Year-Old Champion Elizabeth De La Torre Keeps Things in Perspective PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man to Be Tried in Child's Death : Crime: The Palmdale resident faces a murder charge. He admitted shaking the 22-month-old girl, a deputy testifies. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Ex-Legal Aid Official Admits Theft of Funds
150 ESL Students Get Chance to Learn at Summer Camp CAROL CHASTANG
The Special Problems of Special Districts : Services: Consolidation of small agencies won't solve them. A better-informed public might. JAMES COLANGELO, James Colangelo is executive officer for Orange County's Local Agency Formation Commission. and
Oxnard Gives Initial OK to Adult Store Restrictions : Pornography: A national group wrote the measure that would largely confine sexually oriented shops to the city's industrial east side. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agency's New Head Considers Suing Bank TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Director of Legal Aid Center Admits He Embezzled $263,000 : Crime: James Steven Carroll, who resigned from the Pacoima agency a year ago, says he gambled away the money. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Mother Who Gave Part of Lung to Son Leaves Hospital SANTA CLARITA
L.A. Council Backs Call for Drilling Study : Environment: The proposal requests that Inglewood not allow oil exploration at the cemetery site until a full review is conducted. LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Dead Man Found Wearing Women's Clothes Identified SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AGOURA HILLS : State Funds Sought to Remove Billboards KURT PITZER
BREA : Graffiti Law Given Preliminary OK MIMI KO
SIMI VALLEY : Immunity Granted Witness in Stabbing THOM MROZEK
Countywide : Breast Cancer Booths to Target Shoppers SHELBY GRAD
Flying Russia's Blue Yonder : Military: Test pilot instructors from Edwards Air Base visit counterparts near Moscow and try out their craft. 'They were just like us,' a U.S. aviator says. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster OKs Trash Collection Rate Increase
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Emergency Procedures Reviewed at Theme Park : Violence: Authorities call an April 17 rampage at Magic Mountain 'a good eye-opener' that better coordination is needed. DOUGLAS ALGER and CHIP JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 5 Television, 2 Cable Firms to Negotiate Over Signal Charge CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Hired Detective to Kill Wife and Her Boyfriend, Police Say MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council Approves $10.1-Million Budget LEN HALL
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Pickup Truck
After-School 'Oasis' Lures Teen-Agers From Streets : Recreation: Bills are piling up at the nonprofit youth center, which since January has been a haven for young people. ERIN J. AUBREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hot Dog Vendor Feud to Be Settled by Lottery : Regulation: Redondo Beach to allot prime locations, but pushcart operators will pay additional fees and insurance costs. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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D. A. Won't File Charges Against Youth
18-Year-Old Killed in Drive-By Shooting
SPORTS
He's Quickly Become a Smashing Success in an Ancient Sport : Tae kwon do: At 18, black belt David Kang has launched a fruitful career in 'the art of kicking and punching.' SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOCAL NOTES : Mission Viejo's Bartelt Advances
Delgado Living High Off the Hog SHAV GLICK
LOS ALAMITOS : Arrival Was Surprising; Win Wasn't STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Phillies Want Rules Reviewed Associated Press
Acclaim for Others Doesn't Faze Salmon : Baseball: Although Seattle's Amaral cited as midseason rookie of year, Angel right fielder keeps going strong in victory over Boston. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mets' Young Gives Up Only 3 Hits, Still Suffers 26th Loss in a Row MARK HERRMANN, NEWSDAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rueter Defeats Giants in Debut From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : A Silver Lining in Gold Cup Weekend BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DUCKS NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Ferreira Says He Doesn't Plan to Spend a Ton of Money on Free Agents ROBYN NORWOOD
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Catcher Piazza a Likely All-Star MARYANN HUDSON
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Gustafsson Gets Past Pernfors From Associated Press
GOLF : Booth Leads by One in Junior Event
Defining the Leadoff Role an Ongoing Task for Wills JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Salmon Lets Bat Do His Talking BOB NIGHTENGALE
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A's Patchwork Staff Blanks Indians, 3-0 From Associated Press
Dodgers Fall to Phillies in 20th, 7-6 : Baseball: After Los Angeles takes lead in top of inning, Philadelphia scores two runs on Dykstra's ground-rule double. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Lewis Lineup: Morrison Is Up Next, Then Holyfield Associated Press
Raiders Get Conditional Draft Pick From Falcons in Dickerson Trade Associated Press
Environment Has Starring Role in Benefit : Volleyball: Top professionals join celebrities in event Saturday for American Oceans Campaign, which was founded by 'Cheers' star Ted Danson. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Area Volleyball Teams Win Titles
Surgery Shelves Bushart Until Next Season THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Wins 200 in 19.99, Beating Johnson From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels' Odd Couple Combines Its Forces : Baseball: Polonia and Curtis are opposites off the field, but deliver a 1-2 punch to lead a 7-6 comeback victory over the Red Sox. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broadcast Spot Goes to Monday LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Persuasion Takes Transpac Lead RICH ROBERTS
Court Upholds School Policy Banning Boy From Girls' Team Associated Press
SWIMMING : Evans Meet Begins Today THERESA SMITH MUNOZ
Guard Is Ready for Big Move : Prep basketball: Rick Price III said coaching turnovers at St. Anthony led to his decision to transfer. He has narrowed his choices to Serra and Bishop Montgomery. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palmisano Quits UCLA, Transfers to Vanderbilt
Orme Shakes Off Jitters, Beats Valley North, 3-2 JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Comes Before Pride These Days MAL FLORENCE
McDonald's College Tour Stops Again : Baseball: Esperanza graduate returns from Utah to play at Cypress. Next stop: Pepperdine. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Lose Norman to Bucks : Pro basketball: Small forward gets a six-year deal from Bucks, leaving Clippers with a big void to fill. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club Offers Youth a Day of Fishing DAN STANTON
TEAMTENNIS : Borg Watches Strings Snap in His Debut BRIAN JARAMILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buddy System : With Ryan in Control of the Defense, the Oilers Might Run and Shoot Their Way to the Super Bowl BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Looking for Knocks on Wood : Players Get Chance to Swing the Real Thing in League MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dukes' Match Becomes Theater of Absurd : Team tennis: Kronemann finishes a doubles match with no partner during 26-23 victory over Raleigh. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
TOUR DE FRANCE : U.S. Riders Hampsten, Armstrong Move Up From Staff and Wire Reports
Bonds Is Top All-Star Vote-Getter : Baseball: Giant outfielder's total is highest since 1980, but he's one of two players who won't get a bonus for being elected a starter. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Working on the Ice Has Kept Ciska Hot on the Football Field : All-star game: Three-year starter for Laguna Hills says hockey experience has helped. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kyman to Play Football Again at Northridge MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Propelled by a Will to Win : In or Out of the Pool, Larsen Full of Fight THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / JOHN ORTEGA : Arreola Steels Herself for Long Run After Learning She's No Iron Maiden JOHN ORTEGA
BUSINESS
Special Request Awaits Judge in Keating Case : Courts: Prosecutors want the convicted ex-thrift operator to finish his state sentence before he goes to a federal penitentiary. From Staff and News Service Reports
Inflation in Mexico Below 10% : Economy: The single-digit milestone is seen as a victory for the efforts of President Carlos Salinas de Gortari. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dip in Jobless Rate Leads to Cuts in Extended Benefits PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Associated Press contributed to this story
Major Airlines Match America West Discounts : Travel: The scope of the routes is limited, however. Alaska slashes one-way fares on routes between California and the Pacific Northwest. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Individuals Continue to Shift Away From Stocks : Securities: An industry group says mutual funds and private pensions are taking a bigger bite of the market. From Times Wire Services
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Blue Chips Rebound; Bond Yields Ease : Market Overview Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
No Need to Dread This Month's Bill JAMES F. PELTZ
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NEWS ANALYSIS : Court Ruling Puts Heat on NAFTA Talks : Trade: Negotiators must show that the pact will not encourage companies to cross borders in search of looser environmental and labor standards. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dense-Pac Filling $1.3 Million in Orders
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Hughes Unit Will Install Devices for Federal 'Intelligent' Highway System
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Buying a Car Without Kicking Tires LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Springtime for Detroit: Back on Road to Profit : Autos: Car and truck sales race ahead of otherwise sluggish consumer spending. The Big Three will report earnings later this month. From Associated Press
Continental Moving 350 Jobs to California from Colorado JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
30 Years of Playboy Interviews to Go on Interactive Discs Associated Press
Fight or Flight? : Airlines and Unions Wage Cold War Over Concession Demands JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ingram Micro Appoints VP of Personnel
ReMax Can't Claim It's No. 1 Firm : Courts: Century 21 International obtains restraining order to squelch its real estate rival's claims. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Europe Is Losing the Race to Develop New Technologies 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@media-lab.media.mit.edu on the Internet
REAL ESTATE : Brinderson Towers Complex in Irvine Will Be Renamed John O'Dell / Times staff writer
First Felony Indictments Issued for Software Piracy From Associated Press
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McGaw Fills a Pharmacy Need : Medicine: Irvine drug firm uses computer system to handle prescriptions for a growing number of hospitals. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Former B of A Executives Form Venture Capital Firm : Investment: Forrest Binkley & Brown will open Newport office this month. Partners seek $100-million SBA fund for starters. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Salad for Supper BEV BENNETT
Sea Bass Piccata, Pecan Tart With Caramel Sauce ROSE DOSTI
Plain Pirogi Is Prologue CHARLES PERRY
Organic : Grow Your Own SYLVIA THOMPSON
Organic : It's Not Easy Growing Green RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Organic : Report Calls for Reform of Pesticide Regulations DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big-League Spices KATHIE JENKINS
Tomato of Spain, I Adore You ABBY MANDEL
How I Learned to Love Coleslaw FAYE LEVY
Super Hunan JONATHAN GOLD
Half-Caf, Double-Cap Cheesecake BETTY ROSBOTTOM
MICROWAVE : Pesto Presto MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER
Organic : Tales From Mother Gooch DAN BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low-Salt Citrus Soy (Say It Fast Five Times) BARBARA HANSEN
Organic : Cactus: The Touchiest Vegetable CHRISTOPHER NYERGES, Nyerges writes for Whole Life Times, in which this article first appeared. and
Organic : The Big Business of Organics DAN BERGER
Organic : The Search for Organic Wine DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Exploring an 'Island' of Injustice : Ensemble Theatre Hopes Fugard's Work Will Get Audiences Thinking About Race Relations MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE NOTES : Hispanic Festival, Barclay Series Set
Hubert-Whitten Out of 'Prince' STEVE WEINSTEIN
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Vanguard Revels in 'Laughter' : The Fullerton storefront troupe outdoes itself in a production that lives up to the sophisticated demands of Noel Coward's stylish comedy. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Reality-Based Shows Join Comedies as Viewers' Picks LEE MARGULIES
Protege of N.Y. Fest's Papp Has His Own Ideas : Stage: Shakespeare Festival/LA producer Ben Donenberg combines his vision of Bard's verse with free shows, canned-food drives and sheer determination. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$95,000 in Humanitas Prizes Awarded : Television: Writers of 'Roseanne,' 'I'll Fly Away,' 'Cooperstown' and 'Miss Rose White' are cited for their 'humanizing achievement' by Human Family Institute.
ART REVIEWS : Back to the Future of Abstract Painting DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Brothers Mankiewicz: A Gold Touch : Movies: The monthlong tribute at UCLA honors the films of Herman J. and Joseph L. : The consummate writers had different styles but both were players ahead of their time. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Hollywood Bowl Opens: The Gala That Wasn't : Guest conductor David Zinman leads the L.A. Philharmonic in a rather dull and dutiful program of Tchaikovsky warhorses. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Irvine's Korn, Manager of Cultural Affairs, Resigns. : Arts: The official will become executive director of a New York facility after the City Council voted to eliminate his position. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return of the Stranglers, in a Strange Land MIKE BOEHM
Pop/rock SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Producer Captures a Classic 'Fugitive' : Movies: A remake of the legendary '60s TV series is the latest in Arnold Kopelson's post-'Platoon' slate, which reflects a mix of social statement and entertainment. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Breaking in a Pavilion With Poison : Rockers put on a competent, crowd-pleasing show but are outshined by the new venue, which has good sight lines and good sound from all spots. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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