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What happened on July 22, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC REVIEW : Temirkanov: From Russia With Flair : The music director of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic was on his best, most productive behavior for his return to the Hollywood Bowl. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Seeing a Shift in Focus : The second half of Lannan's German exhibition is marked by a shared coherence--transforming the way we regard photos by focusing on mechanics and exposing the contradictions. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TELEVISION MTV Video Nods: En Vogue's "Free Your Mind... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Laying Claim to the Title: Great Rock Songwriter of '90s By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Turning an Eye Toward Photographic Transformations By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Tenor' Gets Laughs by Using Physical Farce By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A WITH LYLE LOVETT : 'I Couldn't Be Happier' By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Taking the 'Menace' Out of Ad, Poster : Movies: The directors of the film say softer advertising campaign misrepresents their gritty, mean-streets story. By Claudia Eller, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
WIN Symposium and Awards Ceremony Set
New Host Doesn't Want to Learn Old Tricks : Television: NBC's Letterman replacement, Conan O'Brien, wants no part of 'Stupid Pet Tricks' or 'Top 10' lists. 'I'm going to do a brand-new show.' By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jazz / Ethnic Music Series Is in Peril : Funding: $20,000 in private money is needed to continue performances at San Juan Capistrano Regional Library. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dim Sum Sums It Up : 'Creativity Through Collaboration' Guides Motion and Emotion in Modern Dance Quartet By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KCBS Apologizes for Airing Video of Shooting : Television: The new general manager calls graphic footage on the 11 p.m. news 'a mistake.' By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muffs: Putting Fun Back in Punk By Lorraine Ali
BUSINESS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : New High for Dow; T-Bond Yields Soar : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney Co. Goes the Distance : Interest: Entertainment giant sells $300 million in 100-year bonds, which stretches boundaries for long-term finance. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Reuters, Associated Press and Bloomberg Business News wire services were used in compiling this report
RTC Begins Process to Fire Lawyer : Dispute: William Elsbury, of the Newport Beach office, has been accused of unethical behavior. He has indicated he will contest the effort to oust him. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Direct AIDS Dollars at Thailand By 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
REGIONAL REPORT : Dump Profit Gets Trashed : Landfill Owners Blame Impact of Recycling, Economy, New Rules By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's Looking at You, Kid Reuters
FTC Reported Deadlocked on Microsoft : Technology: Commissioners take no action on pursuing an antitrust complaint against the giant software company. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utilities Can Charge for Cost of Auto Fueling Sites : Pollution: PUC says they may bill ratepayers for planning stations for electric, natural-gas cars. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earnings, Sales Boom at Compaq : Computers: Strategy of concentrating on low-cost production, price cutting are credited in firm's achievement of bucking industry trend. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMR Profits First Time in Nearly 2 Years : Travel: Higher air fares resulted in a $47-million second-quarter gain, but the parent of American Airlines calls it a small improvement. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : New High for Dow; T-Bond Yields Soar : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GAO Finds Huge Gaps in IRS Records : Government: Audit shows agency cannot determine its collections, budget or if information it gives Congress is true. From Bloomberg Business News
Kantor Says 'Side' Deals on NAFTA Close to Completion By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On a Fast Track
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex By James Bates
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Transamerica to Shift 1,300 Jobs to Texas By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM, H-P Are Closing In on the Holy Grail of Portable Computers By Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer\f7
RETAILING : Rusty Pelican to Petition Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 11 Reorganization Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Allergan Nets $24.6 Million in Second Quarter, Up Nearly 8% : Earnings: Six-month profit also up. Company blames slight 2nd-quarter sales dip on unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
Lender Takes Ownership of Bayview Circle Towers : Real estate: Newport Beach complex is deeded back to Credit Suisse as part of a reorganization plan. Move reflects recession's continued impact. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hughes Data Teams Up to Compete for Navy Contract : Defense: The subsidiary and 2 other firms seek $2-billion pact to supply 42,000 computer workstations. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retailing Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
SysteMed Inc. The Laguna Hills manager of prescription...
Odetics Inc. The Anaheim manufacturer of data recorders...
Taco Bell Rings Up Higher Profits on Rising Revenue
Armor All Products Corp.: The Aliso Viejo supplier of...
FileNet Corp.: The Costa Mesa document imaging and...
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc.: The Irvine company...
Ropak Corp.: The Fullerton maker of plastic packaging and...
Rainbow Technologies Inc.: The Irvine software protection...
Triconex Corp.: The Irvine industrial safety and control...
Advantage Life Completes Purchase of Lasting Cosmetics
Plaza Home Mortgage Posts 8% Profit Drop
Baxter Layoffs Announced: A division of Baxter Healthcare...
FOOD
Make Me a Sandwich: Hold the Meat By Abby Mandel
GARDEN FRESH : Grow Me a Taxi By Sylvia Thompson
The Thai Revolution : Regional Cuisine: Turning Up the Heat By Nancie Mcdermott, \o7 McDermott is a Southern California cooking teacher and author of "Real Thai" (Chronicle Books; $9.95)\f7
At Home He's a Tourist By Jonathan Gold
Upside-Down Pie By Bev Bennett
The Well-Traveled Egg By Marion Cunningham
To promote California agriculture, Heritage Productions is... By Kathie Jenkins
Fruit Soup: First Course or Last? By Faye Levy
Young and Ripe By Kathie Jenkins
Coming to America: Viognier By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Spinach, Apple Pan Dowdy, Meatloaf By Rose Dosti
NEWS
City Moves to Put Money Affairs in Order : Finances: In the wake of apparent spending improprieties by the former city manager, council adopts new guidelines and begins a search for accountants who will perform more complete audits. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camp Mud : Young Tom Sawyers Get Down and Dirty for Summer Fun By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Spas Strike Ends, but 200 Lose Jobs By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling May Affect Many Landmark Structures : Preservation: Former Mayor Lee Prentiss wins a three-year court battle to expand his historic home. The decision could have statewide ramifications. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arcadia : City Mulls Review Board
Arcadia : City Reviews Karaoke Clubs
Pasadena : Deadlock on Smoking Ban
A Dance That Began With a Love for Zydeco Music By Anne Louise Bannon
Pasadena : Trial Set in Molestation Case
Alhambra : Planned Tax Hike Dropped
Monrovia : New Recycling Incentives
Monrovia : Lack of Diversity Protested
Diamond Bar : Link Seen in Mailbox Blasts
Councilwoman Chris Richardson Dies at 68 By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Junior Tennis League Helps to Keep Kids Off the Street By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Aim at an Olympic Gold Medal : Shooting: Although he failed to make the 1992 U.S. Olympic team, Josh Lakatos, 20, has plenty of time and talent on his side. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Visit from Mexico
Claremont Schools Eye Free Health Care
City Might Sue Alleged Taggers' Parents : Vandalism: Prosecutor intends to take action against two families if they do not pay for cleanup. Officials say they want to send a message that graffiti will not be tolerated. By Tommy Li, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Troupe Will Get a Pitch to Move to Uptown By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 City Workers Laid Off Amid Budget Crunch : Spending: Members of employees union vote to reject a cut in pay raises that would have saved the jobs of colleagues. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Home : Family's Effort to Save Historic House Has Inspired Neighbors to Roll Up Their Sleeves and Help Restore a Piece of Americana By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atwater : Community Picnic Planned
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
For fans of the musical stage, it's a Rodgers and... By Anne Louise Bannon
Glendale : Elderly Suspect to Be Tried
Glendale : 28 Apply for College Post
Glendale : Shops Launch Ad Campaign
The Region : College Fees Will Be Raised
The Region : Preschool Has Openings
Park Plan on Landfill Site Has Athletic Fields, Trails By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
12 Tennis Courts Have Reopened : Recreation: The $446,000 project to reconstruct cracked and crumbling surfaces took six months. By Lee Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newhall Receives 3rd Teaching Award
Glendale Resident Named Valedictorian
St. Francis High School Names New Principal
Semester to Start Early at Glendale College
$500 Math Scholarships at LACC to Be Available
Stronger Law Against Smoking Nears Final Approval : Health: Amid concerns about the effects of secondhand smoke, the City Council votes 8-0 to prohibit smoking in restaurants and restrict it in other places. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Ax May Cut Deep : Area's Health Services, Libraries and Parks are Main Targets By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times community correspondent Emily Adams contributed to this story
Ex-Councilwoman Woods Is Given Part-Time City Job : Government: Liaison position allows her to keep health insurance coverage for her and her sick husband. Some have complained that other candidates were not recruited. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Gate : New Pipeline Route Prompts Council to Delay Judgment
Norwalk : Council Backs Higher Fees, Opposes Trash Service Cuts
Huntington Park : Street-Light Assessment Goes Up Despite Protests
Commerce : City-Funded Jobs Program Shows Success in Referrals
Southeast Area : Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program
Bell Gardens : City Council Funds College Loan Program for Residents
South Gate : Residents Vent Anger Over Proposed Tax Hike
Downey : Council Term-Limit Measure Could Be Placed on Ballot
Recall Effort Stymied When Signatures Are Disqualified : Politics: The drive to remove two councilmen collapses after county election officials find massive irregularities in the petitions. Organizers say they will try again. By Jill Gottesman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Anthony Loses Highly Touted Guard Rick Price to Serra By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Off the Streets and on to Center Court, Instructor Serves Hope : Tennis: Michael Jenkins overcomes adversity to introduce inner-city youths to a sport that is too often out of reach. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Leaguers Win District Title : Baseball: All-stars capture first of four tournaments they need to return to the World Series in Pennsylvania. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The USS Barbel Was There
Workers' Comp
Hate
Abortion Bill
Abstinence and Condoms
Economy and Real Estate
U.S. Violence
Taxation and Citizens' Right to Recall Officials
World IN BRIEF : TAJIKISTAN : Russian Troops Hurt in Border Shelling From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : 8 Killed as Police Fire on Protesters From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bosnia Factions to Meet, Mediators Say \o7 Associated Press\f7
London Police Charge Suspect in One of Four Killings of Gay Men \o7 From Associated Press\f7
House Backs Clinton, OKs Trade Extension for China \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Jean Negulesco; Directed 'How to Marry a Millionaire' By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Madelyn Cates; Broadway, TV Actress
Thomas Wilcox; Led Crocker Bank's Push Into Southland By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harold Elias; Motion Picture Executive
Frieda Richardson; Former Covina Official
SORRY, NO OCEAN: Three Orange County homes sold for $4... By Jerry Hicks
POLICE PRESENCE: The Valley NOW chapter is after the owner...
STAYING HOME: For Ventura County real estate brokers, the... By Gary Gorman
Mubarak Nominated for Third 6-Year Term \o7 Reuters\f7
First Woman Elected to World Scouting Group \o7 Associated Press\f7
Towns Gird for More Flooding : Disaster: Officials warn that new round of rain is on the way. Workers in St. Louis, other Mississippi River communities scramble to brace levees. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writers Louis Sahagun in Des Moines and Richard E. Meyer in Los Angeles contributed to this story
Lawyers Cite Increased Fear of Violence Against Them : Law: Attorneys say threats, assaults, even killings are on the rise. Divorces, custody cases are seen as most risky. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
U.S. Rules Out Military Force to Aid Bosnians By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Auto Industry Policies Delight Detroit By John M. Broder and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Savings Could Exceed Cost of School Voucher Program : Education: At least 500,000 students would have to switch to private institutions. Critics say they won't. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Rescues Mix Noah's Skill, Job's Patience By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writers Judy Pasternak in Quincy, Ill., and Louis Sahagun in Des Moines contributed to this story
Ginsburg for Women's Total Legal Equality : Justice: Nominee says they also have right to choose abortion. Fathers shouldn't have equal voice, she asserts. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Smoke at Home, EPA Urges Parents By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Quiet Rebirth of the IUD : Two decades after the notorious Dalkon Shield was pulled from the market, a new generation of devices is starting to win over women and doctors. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Pipe Bombs Found at Santa Ana Home; Parolee Arrested By Thuan Le and Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Pledges $60 Million for Disney Resort : Growth: Governor promises transportation funds for a parking garage and two freeway ramps. Officials say expansion will yield 28,000 jobs, $90 million a year for the state by 2008. By Eric Bailey and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Can't Pass Go : Inventors of Game About Illegal Immigrants Stuck in Trademark Dispute By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Customs IDs Linked to Smuggling Scheme : Crime: Mexican drug ring reportedly planned to show U.S. credentials to avoid vehicle searches at border. Investigators haven't determined if cards are genuine. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels Battle Troops, Seize Envoy in Nicaragua \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Miyazawa Quitting as Premier, Party President : Japan: He accepts blame for lower house election defeat. Dissension breaks out on selecting new leadership. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did Flyer on Sex Offender's Release Invite Vigilantism? By Doug Conner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Okeechobee Fishing Great but Storm Brews at Lake : Anglers claim commercial netters are ruining things and want them banned. But state officials say infractions are rare. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : House Backs Clinton, OKs Trade Extension From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kohl Cites Risk as Germans Go to Somalia \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Death Toll Near 1,000, 4 Million Homeless in Monsoon in India, Bangladesh, Nepal \o7 From Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Suspect Charged in Killing of Gays From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lawmakers Challenge Yeltsin's Selloff of State Firms : Russia: Free-market reform plan is imperiled. Supreme Soviet acts while the president vacations. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times Moscow Bureau research assistant Sergei L. Loiko contributed to this article
Gay Plan Foes in Congress Label It Too Murky By Richard A. Serrano and Jack Nelson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Calm Before Cleanup in Des Moines : Flooding: The city is 'strangely quiet' while residents wait for water to be restored. Then will come the massive chore of clearing away the muck. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Appeal to Clinton for Guidance in Budget Talks By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Orders Probe Into Aide's Death : White House: Deputy Counsel Vince Foster's office is sealed prior to search by federal agents. Officials call his apparent suicide 'inexplicable.' By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer Ronald J. Ostrow contributed to this story
7 Propositions Qualify for Ballot \o7 Associated Press\f7
SCIENCE / GEOLOGY : Much of Asia Relatively New, Expert Says By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
O.C. Meth Lab Bust Points Up Boom in Drug By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson OKs $60 Million in Disney Aid : Transportation: The governor pledges state funds for parking garage, two freeway ramps to Disneyland Resort. He says 'major employment' will be worth expense. By Matt Lait and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
14 Pipe Bombs Found in Santa Ana Bedroom : Crime: Agents arrest Eric Lord Jeffrey, 21, a convicted felon. He is not being linked to white supremacist plot. By Dave Lesher and Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITERS. Times staff writers David Reyes and Rene Lynch contributed to this story
Saturday-Morning Rites for the Garage Sale Society By Patrick Mott, \o7 Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. This column is one in an occasional series of first-person accounts of leisure activities in and around Orange County. \f7
Library Knows Film Buffs Love Bidder-Sweet Endings By Willson Cummer, \f7 and \o7 Willson Cummer is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Blonde 'n' Blue : Marlene Dietrich Is Star of Film Series at Newport Harbor By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
'Hocus Pocus': Fear Turns Into Fun By Lynn Smith, \f7 and \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section.
'Proof' Sees the Lies That Blind Trust By Mary Helen Berg
The Tried and True Scale New Heights at Summit House By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
An Outside Chance at Carmelo's, Antonello By Anne Michaud, \o7 Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition\f7
Vanna-Worship, Nuts--It's All in the Family By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot in two weeks. \f7
Movie Weekend Gross Screens/Avg. Weeks (National ranking...
LOOK, MA! IT CAN FLY : Dragons, Elephants--All Kinds Soar at Muckenthaler Kite Show By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
MATERIAL MATTERS : Merle Haggard Thinks of Himself as the Competition, Not Newer Country Stars By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane "Rough Mix" (1977)\o7 ATCO\f7 By Jon Matsumoto
Tracy Nelson "In the Here and Now"\o7 Rounder\f7 By Randy Lewis
SOMEDAY THEIR PRINCE MAY COME : The Rocker Lent the Joffrey His Music, but So Far He's a No-Show By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
If You've Got the Time, Black Angus Has the Promotion By Rose Apodaca
IT'S THE PEOPLE, STUPID : Foolish Folk in Everyday Life Give Bill Engvall an Endless Supply of Material By Dennis Mclellan, \o7 Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly writes about comedy for OC Live! \f7
THEATER : Just You Wait, Enry Iggins : Richard Chamberlain to Offer His Interpretation of the Professor By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers theater for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
LIVING HISTORY : In Anaheim, a Storyteller Keeps a Slave Colony's Past Alive By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange \f7 County Edition
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Waves of Nostalgia, Feats of Skill By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Adventure for Flatlanders : Brea's Carbon Canyon Is a Great Place for a Hike, Hanging Out By Anne Michaud, \o7 Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COOKING : Top Veg Has a Good Head for Lettuce By Pat Gerber, \o7 Pat Gerber is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and \f7
O'Neill's Trails--and Tribulations By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
4 Concerts to Feature New Music
WORDS AND IMAGES : Publishers Taking Note of Ventura : Major authors such as Barbara Kingsolver are being sent by their New York publishing houses to the area. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Joys of a Lad From Liverpool : In the right place at the best time, R&B veteran Jackie Lomax made music with guys named John, Paul, George and Ringo. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Title, Artist Last Week 1 Whoomp! (There It Is), Tag Team...
THEATER REVIEW : Accent on the English in Santa Paula : The first of two near-concurrent productions of the Noel Coward play in Ventura County opened last week. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" : A Quick Trip Through a Tea Party : The Illusions Theatre production of Lewis Carroll's classic looks good and runs just under an hour. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Few Words for Truth in Advertising : Language: Ventura's law against misrepresentation says it all. That's the problem, according to the experts.
Keep That Slingshot Where I Can See It and Other Oldies : Law: A stroll through dusty code books reveals some alarming do's and don'ts. A word of advice: Don't get caught riding your horse on the sidewalk. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Corps Volunteer, 65, Returns Home : Bette Goldenring spent two years teaching English in Hungary. 'It was the young kids who couldn't cut the mustard,' she says of her training. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS : Oxnard Officer Has Eye for Stolen Cars : Martin Ennis wins auto club honors by recovering a county-high 18 vehicles. He claims he can spot a license plate 20 feet away at night. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vacations Not What They Used to Be By Aurora Mackey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Community Youths Sing Out Their Message of Hope for Future : Oxnard children's chorus spreads goodwill through their melodies at nursing homes, hospitals and civic functions. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : The Family That Rides Its Bicycles Together . . . : Club's tours of Ventura County's highways and byways is really just a wheeled social event. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OUTDOORS : Tiny Fish Seeks Mate For Love on the Beach : Luck and patience are needed when keeping a surfside vigil for spawning schools of grunion. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Suffering Days Over for Bluesman Robert Cray : Famed artist will share Tuesday bill with Little Feat at Santa Barbara County Bowl. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Dancing to Preserve Heritage : Dolphin Dancers, specializing in Chumash culture, will perform at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. By Rodney Bosch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Decor--Not the Menu--Is the Star Here : An uneven production by the kitchen staff of Tuscany can put a damper on an elegant dining experience. By Leonard Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTHWATCH : Local Rattlers Making More Noise This Year : Owing largely to last winter's heavy rains, snakes--and snakebites--are more in evidence this summer. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Produce Without Pesticide Residue Gaining Stamp of Approval : Oxnard grower and grocery chain are at the forefront of a move to ensure food safety. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Author Takes Novel Approach to Our Perceptions of Reality : THERE IS NO BORGES \o7 by Gerhard Kopf Translated from German by Leslie Wilson\f7 ; Braziller $18.50, 184 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
With a Song in Their Hearts : Music: A class at Irvine Valley College helps rookie vocal students find the guts to perform in front of an audience. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DRIVING : Kustom Kars Are TV Stars By Paul Dean
Births to unmarried women are increasing so much and the stigmas falling so fast that sociologists don't know yet the consequences. But it's not just Dan Quayle sounding the alarm. Liberals, too, warn of a threat to the American family as the United States experiences more cases of . . . : Mothers Go It Alone By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Men Say About Unwed Moms \o7 Times staff writer Abigail Goldman and free-lance writer Kathleen Doheny contributed to this report. \f7
A Market for, Well, \o7 Almost\f7 Everything By Beverly Beyette
Single-Parent Issue Touches Sensitive Nerve By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Seeing Pigs or Being One--All Is Fair, Fun
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Treat Job Search as a Job in Itself \o7 Associated Press\f7
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Karate Kid Soars With Eagles : Achievements: Jeremy Schilling, a junior at El Dorado High School in Placentia, has not allowed a hearing impairment to keep him from his goals. By Brian Singer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Brian Singer of Fullerton Union High School is a regular contributor to High Life
PRACTICAL VIEW : Where to Find Assistance to Keep You in the Comfort of Home By Gary Libman
PRACTICAL VIEW : Care Givers Need Not Solo on the Job By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRACTICAL VIEW : Helpful Advice By Gary Libman
Gala Raises $77,000 to Help Southwest Museum By Bea Maxwell
'Sunset Blvd.' Will Be Busy in November By Mary Lou Loper, \o7 Mary Lou Loper's column is published Thursdays. \f7
The Spur Posse Redux: Didion Explores the Paradox of Class By Bob Sipchen, \o7 Bob Sipchen's Magazines column is published Thursdays. \f7
Heat on the Street : Whether posting lookouts or cruising in unmarked cars, the LAPD's Special Problems Unit takes a hard-charging tack to fighting crime. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Galanter, Hayden Take Aim at Playa Vista : Development: The two lawmakers will challenge approval of the first stage of the vast project. Their action sets up a July 29 confrontation with Maguire Thomas Partners. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Ron Russell contributed to this story
County Pulls Support From Latigo Resort By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Fox to Fund Traffic Project
Santa Monica : Parks May Soon Allow Dogs
Westchester : Westchester Parkway Opens
Crenshaw : Indoor Pool Reopens
Discussion Can Help Kids Cope With Death, Express Grief By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Obituary : Frances M. Finnen; Activist Whose Stabbing Ignited Crime Concerns By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Flip-Flops on Monorail Study By G. Jeanette Avent, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions... By Lee Harris
Culver City High Promotes Assistant Rob Moore to Coach Football Team By Sean Waters
Now He Talks a Good Game : Media: Former St. Bernard High football Coach Bill Seward has found success in radio and TV. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Ties Benefit UCLA Doctors, Catalina By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Exhibit on Black Airmen
Bruins Get a Jump on Competition By Jeff Fellenzer
House Of Representatives
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SAN FERNANDO : Levies to Continue for Street Lighting
RIGHTS WATCH : Burma's Road
A Bar Open to All : The impressive rise of the woman lawyer
A Tale of Two Cities
Hope in Youth,Hope in Funding
A 100-Year-Old Treasure for the Next 100 Years : Americana: 'America the Beautiful' expresses our possibilities, which is preferable to anthems about our past. By Ronald C. White, \o7 Ronald C. White teaches American intellectual history at UCLA. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON LANGUAGE : What Ever Happened to S-x? : Judge Ginsburg isn't the only one whose apparent squeamishness about \o7 sex \f7 has contorted the meaning of \o7 gender.\f7 By Robert S. Mcelvaine, \o7 Robert S. McElvaine teaches history at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. His newest book, "The Way We Are: Human Nature, Sex and Traditional Values", will be published by Scribners next spring. \f7
Obituaries
RV Park Must Add New Flood Warning System By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Use Up Sharply Since End of Drought : Camarillo: The city's consumption has risen as much as 29% since peak conservation efforts in 1990 and 1991, and is near pre-drought levels. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Times staff writer Phil Sneiderman contributed to this report
Man Drops Racism Charge for Early Prison Release By Barbara Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Paula Glitz : Entertainment: The town enjoys standing in for Anywhere, USA. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homes Sales Still Slow but Exceed Other Areas : Real estate: The county's 1.8% decrease over the same period a year ago contrasts with the 10.8% drop registered for Southern California. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Family's Home Destroyed by Fire By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Outlet Mall Builder Agrees to New Study By Maia Davis
This is not a lawyers joke: Raymond Housepian of Glendale... By Steve Harvey
EL RIO : Students Into Community Service By Jeff Meyers
Public Input Sought on Plan for Growth By Tina Daunt
PORT HUENEME : City Rejects Report Critical of RV Park By Leo Smith
District Seeks Funds for Crossing Guard By Jeff Meyers
OXNARD : Doctor Accused of Assaulting Patient By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Shooting Range to Hold Open House By Jeff Mcdonald
Residents Give $3,785 to Victims of Floods By Matthew Mosk
SIMI VALLEY : Dropout Makes the Grade on His Own By Brenda Day
Moorpark : Pair Sues Vegas Hotel, Pickets in Beating By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : Man Pleads Guilty in Child Kidnaping By Barbara Murphy
SIMI VALLEY : Planners Delay Vote on Permit for Park By Carlos V. Lozano
Moorpark Man Recalls a Fateful Flight Over Japan During WWII : History: The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders gave American confidence a boost with their raid. Now, half a century later, they will be honored.
Former Policewoman's Sexual Harassment Suit Is Reinstated by Court : Simi Valley: Debbra Accardi contends she endured 11 years of discrimination. The decision overturns a judge's previous ruling. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
2-Truck Collision Creates Freeway Jam
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Easily Remedied Oversight
Ban Extended on Gatherings of Alleged Gang Members : Courts: Westminster's restraining order forbids 56 young men from associating with one another in their neighborhood. Arguments over directive's constitutionality will be heard Aug. 30. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Loving Memory of Their Son : Teen's Parents Hope to Spare Others Pain Leukemia Causes By Danielle A. Fouquette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Primary Suspect in Alleged Racist Plot Denied Bail : Courts: Judge sees 'probability of danger to the community' in rejecting release of Christopher Fisher. One suspect is freed. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Runway Lights Go Out at John Wayne Airport By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Jodi Wilgoren contributed to this report
No Escape : Violence: Grisel Arguello's family moved last month to what they thought was a safer area of Lynwood. But it didn't keep the 10-year-old from being hit in the head Tuesday by a stray bullet in a suspected gang shooting. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tight Squeeze Puts Movers Out on Limb : Disputes: W.C. Fields' old home was too big to pass beneath much-loved trees. So workers just chopped away--at 2 a.m. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Woes Turn the Tide on Lifeguards : Safety: County has proposed reductions in services for first time. Some say it's a sign L.A. is abandoning its beach culture image. By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Jurors See Photo of Murder Site : Trial: Accused brothers show no emotion as a photograph of their parents' bloodied bodies is shown by prosecutors. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leak Keeps Wheels of Justice Stuck : Courts: With building closed a second day by sewage backup, backlog of cases is growing. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Hector Tobar contributed to this story
IRVINE : Kids Dig Hands-On Learning By T. Christian Miller
LAGUNA BEACH : City OKs Tougher Day Laborers Law By Leslie Earnest
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Panel to Look Into Revelry, Drunkenness By Robert Barker
LONG BEACH : Expanded Smoking Ban Wins Preliminary OK
Bradbury Council OKs Tighter Financial Controls
That Doll of a Deputy in the Mayor's Pocket By Scott Harris
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Speaking Out for Those With Disabilities By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAKE FOREST : Mobile Home Rent Decision Is Delayed By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : School District Saves by Not Filling Jobs By Anna Cekola
MALIBU : Officials Drop Support for Camping Resort
SHERMAN OAKS : Removal of Wall at Site of ATM Slaying Is Rejected
COMPTON : Ex-Councilwoman Gets Job to Let Her Keep Insurance
LOS ANGELES : Bail Denied for Suspect in Mail-Bomb Death
BUENA PARK : Study Will Target New Tourist Dollars By Debra Cano
BUENA PARK : Tight Budget Puts Squeeze on Raise By Debra Cano
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Students Organize Recycling Project By Debra Cano
Countywide : Group Joins Critics of Immigration Report By Kevin Johnson
Noted Sound Engineer Found Slain : Crime: Police seek car stolen in the stabbing of Robert Glass, who shared an Oscar for 'E.T.' By Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Shawn Hubler contributed to this story
New Program Puts Juvenile Offenders Behind Barres : Courts: Those who run afoul of the law in L.A. County may be sentenced to dancing or acting classes instead of confinement as part of unique project. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Denied for Chief Bomb Plot Suspect : Courts: Judge says Christopher Fisher, alleged leader of Fourth Reich Skinheads, poses 'a probability of danger to the community.' By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sounds of Discontent : Projects' Residents Say Tension With LAPD on Rise After Years of Calm By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County Pushes Suit Over Asphalt Spill By Geoff Boucher
GARDEN GROVE : City Seeks Applicants for New Traffic Panel
Youth Held After Car Is Taken at Gunpoint
Official Explains Decision About Police Chief's Rams Job : Policy: Anaheim city manager says he asked Joseph T. Molloy not to accept money for work with the team to avoid 'any issue of conflict.' By Matt Lait and Terry Spencer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bank Grants Ritz-Carlton Owners a Reprieve on Loan By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Heads to Gotham to Be Batman's Boss By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : 5 Couples Sue City Over Runoff Damage By Danielle A. Fouquette
Jury Selection Begins for Trial in Hospital Rampage By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help Sought to Find Lake Forest Woman
Gays Protest Military Policy at Recruiters By Richard Core, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Albanians Size Up Democracy : Delegation Tours Law Schools, Courts to Take Home Reform Ideas By Patricia Callahan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saying Farewell to a Friend Who Leaves a Legacy in Letters By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATM Death Site Wall to Remain, Owner Says : Crime: Requests to remove the structure are rejected. A murder trial is ordered for the suspect in the slaying of a woman. By Thom Mrozek and Sam Enriquez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Enriquez is a Times staff writer and Mrozek is a Times correspondent
Boulevard of Broken Trees : Toluca Lake: Movers hack through stately magnolias on a cozy street while transporting W.C. Fields' former house. The middle-of-the-night ruckus awakens residents. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Valley Interfaith Council Wins Recognition By Kurt Pitzer
GRANADA HILLS : Sports Club May Lose Use of School Track By Jill Leovy
TARZANA : Baby Survives After Falling 2 Stories By Scott Glover
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : City Halfway to Goal for Waste Reduction By Jill Leovy
ENCINO : Council OKs Burger King Drive-Through By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Judge Refuses to Release Officer By Thom Mrozek
GLENDALE : 2 Men Convicted in Strangulation By Tommy Li
PANORAMA CITY : Blythe Street Is Home for New Camp Fire Club By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : Proposed Measure to Allow Store Music By Carmen Valencia
VAN NUYS : Woman Enters Plea in Soft Drink Case By Thom Mrozek
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Fined $125 for Theft of Pet Iguana By Thom Mrozek
GLENDALE : Porker Finds No Friends on Council By Tommy Li
BURBANK : 'Float Junkies' Work All Year for Parade By Ed Bond
Business Leaders Urge Full Funding for D. A.'s Office By Tracey Kaplan
76-Square-Mile Area Quarantined : Medflies: Transport of unprocessed produce grown in Granada Hills and surrounding communities will not be permitted, officials said. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chick Plans to Shift $91,500 From Office Budget to LAPD By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Visits Residents of Retirement Home : Politics: The trip to the Reseda facility is part of the mayor's campaign to venture out of City Hall and mingle informally with the public. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot Outside Sylmar Pizza Parlor
Fielding a Dream : City Will Host 'Burbs in 2nd Softball Event for Better Race Relations By Sandra Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Land Sinks Nearly 6 Feet Due to Pumping : Geology: Scientists say most of the subsidence has occurred in Lancaster because of its fine-grained soil, scientists say. The process is irreversible. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : To Save Money, City Repairs Roads With Cheaper Slurry By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recession Undercuts the Boom Years of the '80s : Economy: Report shows 68,300 jobs were created in the South Bay between 1983 and 1989. But since the new decade, nearly the same number have been lost. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Coffee's the drug of the '90s . . . the new, safe drug.' : Tasting a Different Kind of Brew : Food: A growing number of Americans are choosing gourmet java and coffeehouses over alcohol and bars. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Lets Hiuka Stay Open in San Pedro : Regulation: Scrap yard gets two-year reprieve while operator finalizes plans to move to Long Beach. Firm must continue to follow restrictions. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Sends Doctors to Catalina's Only Hospital : Health: Residents from medical school get four weeks of training while the financially troubled facility in Avalon benefits from enhanced care. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Budget Cuts May Mean Closure of 5 South Bay Libraries By Carol Chastang
Galanter, Hayden Take Aim at Playa Vista : Development: The two lawmakers will challenge approval of the first stage of the vast project. Their action sets up a July 29 confrontation with Maguire Thomas Partners. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Ron Russell contributed to this story
Items for People in the News should be mailed to the Los...
2 Sobriety Checkpoints Scheduled Friday Night
Where the Action Is : LAPD's Special Problems Unit Puts Heat on Street Criminals By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Phillies Complete a Sweep : Dodgers: Hershiser has a wild night and Greene is tough in his 12th victory, 7-0. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Angels Go, so Goes the Faith : Baseball: They drop fifth in a row, losing to Red Sox, 4-1, leaving some to wonder about their future with team. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS : Miller Leads U.S. Women to Victory By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If You Flood It, They Will Come to New Field By Shav Glick
TENNIS ROUNDUP : It's Not the Heat, It's Humility for Lendl From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McGriff's a Real Hit in Atlanta With Two More Home Runs From Associated Press
Hockey Center Corey Millen, acquired by New Jersey from... From Staff and Wire Reports
Indurain Remains on Track for Victory \o7 Associated Press\f7
Sergei Bubka returned to form, winning the pole vault at...
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Looking for Perfect Attendance By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Top Pick Bettis Getting Closer to a Deal By T.J. Simers
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Gurney's Team to Stay With GTP Racing to the Literal End By Shav Glick
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Errors Bother Snyder at Third By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Martinez Back in Seattle Lineup \o7 Associated Press\f7
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Morris Hurt as Blue Jays Go Back in First From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Best of Meeting's Bests: Best Pal By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Thoroughbreds Add Stability By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER / GOLD CUP : Kooiman's Overtime Goal Puts U.S. in Finals From Associated Press
A Brave Choice for a Tough Job By Mike Downey
Clipper Wooing at an End as Weiss Finally Says 'I Do' : Pro basketball: At last, the team gets a successor to Larry Brown, and he doesn't mind not being the first choice. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing of Laker Guard Is Complete : Basketball: Byron Scott, a backcourt fixture with Magic Johnson on three NBA championship teams, won't be re-signed. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reinstatement Ahead for Harris By Randy Harvey
TENNIS / DAVIS CUP : Patrick McEnroe, Washington Join the Team By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Impact Player Thrives on Contact : Raiders: In linebacker Kelly, a former Jefferson High star, they feel they have added versatility and toughness on defense. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Thomas Becomes Richest Running Back \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow Situation Puzzles Rodgers By Bob Nightengale
More Clerks Suspended in Thistledown Scam \o7 Associated Press\f7
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL : Palmdale East's Garcia Thwarts 9th-Inning Rally
Woodland Hills East Wins 7th in Row Under Pressure By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lopez Dances to a Decision By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL NOTES : Canyon Promotes Hughes to Head Football Coach
Fast One or '\o7 Fast\f7 ' One for Dodge? : Running: Third-place woman might not have completed the entire course in San Francisco Marathon. By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wright 1 Shot Behind After Shooting a 71
TRACK AND FIELD / JOHN ORTEGA : West Valley Relay Team in Hot Pursuit of Sub-40-Second Time By John Ortega
Slow Pitch Veteran : Former Angel Tanana Counts His Blessings, Waits for Better Days By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loneker Just Trying to Fit Into Rams' Big Picture : Football: At 6 feet 3 and 346 pounds, offensive lineman wants to catch the eye of a few coaches. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wagner Is Eager to Pop Cork on Princeton's Untapped Talent : Water polo: Former standout goalie from Corona del Mar has no head coaching experience, but he's not letting that stop him. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wait Over, Ruelas Signs Contract for Title Bout Against Pendleton By Theresa Smith Munoz
He's Near-Perfect Without Practice : Tennis: After a two-year hiatus, Malin hit around for four days, then won a prestigious national amateur event. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Reportedly Sign Free Agent By Kim Q. Berkshire
Shipshape for a Showdown : Four-Member Crew Tries to Earn Spot in National Event By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moore Is Named Football Coach at Culver City High By Sean Waters
OUTDOORS / PETE THOMAS : Mackerel Make Way for Dorado
On the Mark for a Shot at Majors : Baseball: Mark Tranberg didn't earn respect when pitching at Dominguez Hills, but he is earning victories in Philadelphia's farm system. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seward Makes Successful Move From Sidelines to Studio : Media: Although the former St. Bernard High football coach had to take a pay cut to become a broadcaster, his efforts have finally paid off. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pepe Rings Twice for Postman : Football: Carson linebacker thought he was overlooked for Shrine game, but he found his invitation during a second check of his old mailbox. By Greg Gonzalez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boseman Wants to Continue Football Career at USC By Greg Gonzalez
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