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What happened on June 03, 1993
SPORTS
Jordan Hit on Gambling : Golf bets: San Diego man says the Bulls' star played him for four years, once owed him $1.252 million. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biggest Red : What Greater Run Than Secretariat's in the Belmont? BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perseverance Pays for Bulls : NBA playoffs: They stop Smith in final seconds and beat Knicks behind Jordan's 29 points. Chicago leads series, 3-2. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdugo Hills Bids to End Drought : High school softball: Dons hope to win their first City title in any sport when they face South Gate. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking the Game to Heart : Emotional Maio Coaches El Camino Real With a Football Mentality STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino Real Gets Chance to Even Score : The Game: After blowing the lead in the seventh against Chatsworth in 1990 4-A title game, Conquistadores earn a rematch. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Takes It to the Limit With Righetti : High school tennis: Bulldogs go to a tiebreaker in the final set before pulling out their first Southern Section championship. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lewis Optioned Out, Springer Recalled ELLIOTT TEAFORD
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets' Gooden Still Has the Cubs' Number From Associated Press
Stevens Out at Least 3 Weeks Because of Break BOB MIESZERSKI
NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE : Suns Are Finding the Road to Be More to Their Liking SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Valenzuela Gives Himself and Orioles a Lift From Associated Press
Alomar Makes His Play Count JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge Signs 3 for Track JOHN ORTEGA
County Principals Are Sent Back to the Drawing Board : High school athletics: After hearing appeal, committee rejects releaguing proposal. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Have Plenty of Fight, Not Runs : Baseball: Toronto wins, 7-6, to complete sweep. Game is marred by a brawl after hit batter, home run. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TENNIS : Doubles Give Santa Barbara Victory in Division I Final
Mize, 80, Dies at Home in Georgia From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Snyder May Get Nod Over Strawberry TIM KAWAKAMI
Dodgers Will Take 4-2 Trip TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
England Loses to Norway From Staff and Wire Reports
Then Came Marshal to Tell Him He Was Holding Up Play MAL FLORENCE
Select Company EARL GUSTKEY
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Indians' Belle Has Suspension Upheld Associated Press
Noel Tops CSUN Entrants in NCAA Track JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANLEY CUP FINALS : Things Appear OK Now MIKE DOWNEY
Kings Aren't Only Ones Smiling : Television: Owner of Prime Ticket agrees in 1988 to pay more for rights to games and move is finally paying off. LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super-Flyweight Bout on Tap at Country Club
Anglers Try to Turn the Tide on Grunion PETE THOMAS
STANLEY CUP FINALS / NOTES : Nation Yearned to See Its Own STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : USC's Kiss Fails in Record Bid, but Wins Hammer Throw Title From Associated Press
BASEBALL / AMATEUR DRAFT : Dodgers Get No. 2 Pick Today ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Bogged-Down Sampras an Easy Target for Bruguera THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANLEY CUP FINALS : Room Is His Castle : Game 2: McSorley is the first to arrive and last to leave the arena. He sets the pace for the Kings in Stanley Cup finals series tonight. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceman's Junior Achievement : Former Mira Costa Standout Earned Player-of-the-Year Honors at Stanford IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BELMONT STAKES / UPDATE : Without 'Fancy Horses,' Field Could Grow to as Many as 14 BILL CHRISTINE
Pioneer League's Days Are Numbered After Appeal Is Rejected : Preps: The six schools will be placed in expanded Bay and Ocean leagues beginning in 1994. El Segundo plans to file another appeal. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge Gets McClintock
Kempton Got Mind, Body on Trick Play
Gardena's Jones Named Coach at University High SEAN WATERS
Peninsula Falls to Santa Barbara in Division I Final : Tennis: In a rematch of the 1992 final, the powerhouse Dons get a boost from Southern Section singles champion Alex Decret to win their 11th title.
TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION IV CHAMPIONSHIP : Tallakson Lights Fire, Nordhoff Mates Fuel It DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION TEAM TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Sunny Hills States Case on Courts : Division II: Unbeaten Lancers win section title with 11-7 victory over Harvard-Westlake. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rogers Finishes Third in Cycling Competition
Del Harris Interviews With Clippers SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Four O.C. Surfers Move to Next Round
TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP : Harvard Not Quite Good Enough DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TENNIS : Doubles Give Santa Barbara Victory in Division I Final
Hoover's Dishington Excited About Draft JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Jays Stand, Deliver : Baseball: Toronto beats Angels, 7-6, to finish sweep. Game is marred by a fight that follows hit batsmen, home run. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Riders Chosen in Political Process SHAV GLICK
Stepping Back Into a Different Time and Place : McGuire Plays Baseball for Fun, Eschews Big-Money Contracts DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Switches Dates for Division I, II Softball Finals MARTIN HENDERSON
San Pedro and Banning Battle for 4-A Softball Title : Preps: The Pilots will attempt to snap a five-game losing streak to the Pirates in a rematch of the 1992 championship game. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
America Loves Allstate--More Than $2 Billion Sold : Stock: Investors eager to buy into the Sears insurance unit snap up the issue at $27 a share. From Bloomberg Business News
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Why? Because We Won't Rip You Off Associated Press
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PacifiCare Joins Project to Cut Health Care Costs : Networking: Cypress firm is among 6 HMOs in pilot program that may save billions a year in administrative expenses. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Data Retrieval at Your Fingertips RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
FileNet, FileTek Sign Distribution Deal
Emulex Changes Circuit Board Subsidiary's Name
Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Naprosyn Sales Suffer a Setback : Pharmaceuticals: A prescription drug for pain relief has hit a snag with the FDA for over-the-counter use. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move Will Not Call for Layoffs, TriCare Says : Management: All operations will remain at the Irvine office and only two executives will be based in Atlanta, an official says. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuttle Launch Delay Blamed on Rocketdyne : Aerospace: NASA says the Canoga Park engine maker failed to properly document its work on a spacecraft pump. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advocate of Regulatory Relief to Speak to Businesswomen ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Airways Workers Poised for 24-Hour Strike From Associated Press
Time Warner Plans Outlined by Seagram : Acquisition: Company says at annual meeting that it could take up to a year to raise its stake in the media giant to 15%. From Times Wire Services
AT&T Is Hedging Its Bets on Investing in the Digital Future MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine Sensors Creates Infrared Sensor on Chip
Loeb Promoted to President of May Co.
Garamendi Plans to Cut Rate for Workers' Comp : Insurance: Exact reduction for employers will be decided after July 21 hearing, he says. The idea draws mixed reactions. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Inches Up Amid Interest Concerns : Market Overview Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
'Sliver' Producer Accused in $6.4-Million Fraud Suit From a Times Staff Writer
FDA Approves I-Flow's Latest Portable Pump JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen, Ally Offer $435 Million for European Drug Distributor JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nutri-System Franchises to Get Food Shipments From Associated Press
New Home Sales Rise to 6-Year High : Economy: Growth remains sluggish because of job worries and employer uncertainty, analysts say. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selling Behind the Scene : Irvine Promoter Ranks as No. 1 in the Nation SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regency Health Services Picks Executive to Serve on Board
Space Flight : Hard-to-Get-Into Media District Is Losing Some of Its Studio Tenants JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Gia's Life: Not a Model Success Story : Movies: Paramount has bought rights to the book on the glamour girl's life. But handling the sensitive subject of a gay heroin addict who died of AIDS is bogging down the project. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jim Rissmiller--Rock's Comeback Kid? : Pop music: After reigning for nearly 20 years as the top pop concert promoter in Southern California, he returns this weekend with 'Troubadours of Folk' festival. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brother From Another Suburb : Tyger Williams' Visit to South-Central Inspired Gritty 'Menace' ROBIN RAUZI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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A Surprise 'Menace' to Box-Office Competition : Movies: Once thought of as potentially troublesome for its violent depictions, the No. 7 film is now playing without incident and grossed $4.6 million in six days. JANE GALBRAITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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ABC to Air Live Telecast of U.S. Soccer Match
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'Classical Jazz' at the Wilshire Ebell
KCET Receives $2 Million in Production Funding : Television: It gets two $1-million grants--one for 'Life & Times,' the other for 'Storytime.' JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABT to Stage New Version of 'Nutcracker' in Orange County : Dance: Premiere is set for December. Troupe is well on way to financial health, says director. JANICE BERMAN, NEWSDAY
Anderson Cast as Lead in 'Tombstone Law'
Germano Stays in the Game by Playing It Her Own Way MIKE BOEHM
ABT Raises Funds for O.C. 'Nutcracker' JANICE BERMAN, NEWSDAY
Janis Ian Hoping Third Time's a Charm : Pop music: The singer has re-established herself yet again and has a new album coming out, her first in 12 years. She also 'breaks the silence,' making public that she is gay. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Volunteers Put Kids in Spotlight : Festival: Cajun-zydeco event is a fund-raiser for a day-care agency. There will be dance lessons, face-painting and a Mardi Gras parade. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Viewership Down as After-Sweeps Ennui Sets In LEE MARGULIES
ART REVIEWS : Jonathan Borofsky Has Got the World on a String SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Raisin' Cajun : Musical Heritage Drives Accordionist Steve Riley and the Long Beach Fest JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dan, Connie Debut, but Peter's No. 1 RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Smart, Pastorelli Cast in ABC 'Yarn Princess'
CABARET REVIEW : Jim Bailey, the Master Illusionist LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Telephone Trespassing : Think only kids make prank calls? Now grown-ups are dialing, baiting their prey and taping what follows. And thousands collect the recordings. MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hanging on to Heritage : Saturday-Morning Chinese Schools Are Teaching Language and Culture TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Battle of Beverly Hills : Ex-lovers' quarrel: He says she tried to burn a house down. She says he lied to get her thrown in jail. He says she harassed him with phone calls and faxes. She says he threw a rock through her window. And that's not the half of it . . . MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona del Mar: Where Picnicking Is a Shore Thing MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
No New Cases of Mystery Illness Reported THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Homeless Protest Proposal to Close Parks at Night NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Painkillers, Not Cancer, Killed Man, Probe Finds : Medicine: Autopsy on exhumed body is performed after a hospice nurse is accused by co-worker of giving fatal overdoses of opiates to up to 17 patients. Four more bodies will be examined. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Duarte, Muir Runners Lead Charge into State GARY KLEIN
Support for Tobacco Bill Goes Up in Smoke : Assembly: For a moment it looked as though a measure backed by cigarette companies had passed. Then the weirdness began. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree-Ripened Fruit, Berries Now in Season : Poor weather made the harvest sparse for apricots, cherries this year, but plums are abundant. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guatemala in Turmoil as Presidency Deal Unravels : Central America: New leader insists he's not temporary. Nobel laureate urges army to step aside. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popular Coach, a Commander on the Field, Returns to St. Paul : Football: Marijon Ancich is back, school pride is soaring, and it's only spring practice. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paddle Sport Expo Floats the Idea of Kayaks RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
L.A.'s All Abuzz With Activity, Openings MARY LOU LOPER
THIS MAN IS NOT A NERD : But Drew Carey Does Play One, on TV and on Stage, When It Suits Him DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly writes about comedy for OC Live!
Kapow! : A Purple Pool Palace : Leisure: The decor at Gotham Hall inundates visitors with images designed to evoke the New York of old. Most say it looks like Batman's digs. CONNIE BENESCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Compton Schools : Protests at 2 Campuses Decry Alleged Bias Against Latinos
Pomona : Multicultural Studies Fund
We Tell Kids Guns Aren't OK, but TV Says Differently DIANNE KLEIN
Laughs Aside, They Aren't Deux Terribly Impressed With 'Hot Shots' LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. and
City Rejects Tax for Fire Services as Budget Fix : Finances: The assessment, which would have cost homeowners about $25 annually, had been proposed to help offset an expected $6.4-million shortfall in 1993-94 revenues. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Sunset Provision for Commerce Funding
GOP Congressmen Square Off in Debate Over Base Closings TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery of the Dryer Solved Scientifically AURORA MACKEY, Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer
N.Y. Cigarette Tax Highest Associated Press
Long Beach : City to Fight Verdict that Gave Ex-Employee $900,000
Prescription to Live (and Survive) by, Sort of 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.
La Crescenta : Wheelchair Given to School
House Of Representatives
House Of Representatives
U.S., N. Korea Meet on Nuclear Pact Times Wire Services
Santa Monica : Study Session on City Budget
Clinton to Seek Senate Consultations on Justice Nominee : Civil rights: The White House continues to show doubts about Lani Guinier. Her backers pressure Administration to stand by her. DAVID LAUTER and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Border Checkpoint Dog Apparently Poisoned Associated Press
Orange County Video Rentals
Monrovia : Council Weighs Cutbacks
Whistle-Blowers Burn Up UC Hot Line Associated Press
Beverly Hills : Disaster Survival Kit for Sale
Administration Reworks Russia Aid to Promote U.S. Business : Commerce: Executives had asked for more support. Exports will be subsidized and investment assisted. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : Card Casino Opponents to Have Panel Discussion
Romance for Pizza Lovers--or Just Lovers MIKE SPENCER, Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Jerusalem Mayor Kollek to Seek His 7th Term Associated Press
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Uni's Choice as Coach Is Gardena Assistant SEAN WATERS
Hollywood's 'Pride' and Joy KENDAL PATTERSON
Stephanopoulos Pokes Fun at Shake-Up From a Times Staff Writer
Soaring Popularity of Kronos Group Takes on Seemingly Infectious Zeal JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Expected to Agree to Extend Sales Tax Hike DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasons of Sorrow at Dorsey High : Baseball: The Dons have endured 38 consecutive losses, the death of a teammate and the arrest of a coach. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : Classroom Project Delayed
A Master Plan : Chorale Sends Quartet to Schools to Introduce Children to a Variety of Musical Styles SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
British Fans Arrested in Oslo Associated Press
FDA Will Ban Over-Counter Smoking Aids MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norwalk-La Mirada : Military Urged to Remove 12 Fuel Tanks Near School
Message Is the Problem, Not the Messenger GEORGE SKELTON
Some Big Firms Line Up Against Health Reform SARA FRITZ and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Environmental Fixing Up : Hardware centers are emphasizing the idea that caring for the planet begins at home. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROMEO & JULIET, ABRIDGED : Ballet Pacifica Director Choreographs Her Own, Small-Scale Version of the Tragic Tale CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
Masterful 'Creation' Closes Season : Ventura County Master Chorale turns in an inspiring finale with Haydn's oratorio at Libbey Bowl in Ojai. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postcards From the Capitol : California's 17 rookie members of the House have been tredding the Capitol corridors for five months now--long enough to adjust to the daily madness, clash with the apostles of status quo, and begin to separate myth from reality. Here, in their own words, is the newspaper equivalent of a postcard home from five of them: These interviews were conducted by Times Staff Writers James Bornemeier, Glenn F. Bunting, Robert W. Stewart, Alan C. Miller and Howard Libit
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Brushing Up on Helping Out : Volunteers: Paint Your Heart Out teaches Sunny Hills students many lessons, including that leadership is more than telling people what to do. NATE BARKSDALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Nate Barksdale is a senior at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, where he is a page editor for Accolade, the student newspaper
Bradbury : Hon Replies to Recall Notice
Marine Could Face Death in 2 Slayings From a Times Staff Writer
City Kills Plan to Offer Benefits to Non-Traditional Families : Gay rights: The overburdened budget was cited as barrier to council approval. Proponents said they lacked time to rally forces before the 5-3 vote. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding the Things That Bring a Rather Pedestrian Mall to Life AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Johnny Clegg & Savuka "Heat, Dust & Dreams" Capitol RANDY LEWIS
Aim AIDS Prevention at Youth, National Panel Advises : Health: Facts need to be explained to teen-agers, whose virus infections take a delayed toll, report says. Few employers have HIV programs, experts add. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Pro Surfers Enlist in the Fight on Drug Abuse JESSICA HULSEY, CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL
Beverly Hills : Budget Shortfall Projected
Teens Transformed by Job-Training Program : Education: Students say they gained confidence and vital skills from the We Care project. 'I learned a lot about the adult world,' one says. ANNE KLARNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Setting Sights 'To Kill the Leopard' : Theodore Taylor of Laguna Beach says the maritime WW II saga he has long wanted to write is his best adult effort. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON : Park Event Will Honor the Irish RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Rachmaninoff Finale ANNE KLARNER
Barrier Breakers
Clinton Names Ex-Lawmaker as Envoy to Mexico : Politics: The choice of American Stock Exchange Chairman James R. Jones is seen as an attempt to better the free trade pact's chances on Capitol Hill. NORMAN KEMPSTER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Year-Round School Plan Rescinded : Education: Parents, teachers and officials at 10 local L.A. district 'complexes' vote to return to the traditional September-to-June calendar. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Restaurant Smoking Ban OKd : Health: Approval is preliminary, with final action expected next week. The surprise 8-6 vote rejects arguments that restaurant industry would suffer. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Paying for Security at Roberti's Residence : Government: He is the only lawmaker with a taxpayer-financed home system. Legislator says he agreed to protection after he received death threats. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Building Trust in Glasnost of the Heart : SAFE CONDUCT, by Elizabeth Benedict , Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $21, 230 pages KELLY CHERRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An International Medical Exchange : Health: As part of a 30-day program based at Azusa Pacific University, two Russian doctors study hospital and nursing care here. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobs They Wish Could Work Out : High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Santa Monica-Malibu : Projects Delay School Start
Jury Deadlocks on Libel Award to Psychoanalyst JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit Police Beating Case Gets Under Way : Law: Jury selection begins in trial of three ex-officers charged in death of black motorist. Rights groups are keeping close eye on proceedings. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu : City Releases Parcel Map
Monterey Park : Vacancies on 4 City Panels
Issue: Card Clubs Kirsten Lee Swartz, Times community correspondent
Army Officer Jailed Secretly 6 Years Ago as Spy, Israel Says Reuters
COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : Waves Like Chances at NCAA Golf Meet ALAN OTA
Guinier Nomination All but Dead, Officials Say : Civil rights: Clinton finds strong opposition in the Senate. Friends of Justice Dept. nominee vow to fight on. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Chiefs Say Card Clubs Invite Political Corruption ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ojai Festival Comes of Age : Minimalist Maestro John Adams Puts His Ultramodern Stamp on 47th Annual Event JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council OKs Smoking Ban in L.A. Restaurants : Health: Approval is preliminary, with final action expected next week. The surprise 8-6 vote rejects arguments that eatery industry would suffer. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIDS MOVE TO THE CITY : Broadway on Tour, a Children's Theater Company, Finds Permanent Home in Mall CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Recycling the Calendar : Businessman Wants to Bring Back an Educational Fund-Raiser DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRAFTS : Life-Affirming Lessons : Artists and Artisans Are Invited to Instruct People With AIDS ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition
'Dave' Isn't First Reel Politician by a Long Shot MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. and
'Heart' Premiere Aids End Hunger Network BEA MAXWELL
Sihanouk Tries to Avert Cambodia Political Crisis : Elections: The prince seeks talks with leaders of two main parties on nation's future. Royalists lead in vote count. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponents of Larger Recreation Center Gain Upper Hand : Community: Residents say the proposed 11,000-square-foot facility would attract unsavory characters and displace young children, who currently use the site. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Actor, 8, Lands a Role on New Sitcom : Ventura boy joins the cast of 'Daddy Dearest' this fall; chef of the year honored; drag racer and his alcohol-fueled car win over the Japanese. PONCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : A Dead Heat in More Ways Than One RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Telecom to Buy 20% of MCI; Global System Seen CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eagle Rock : Congressional Arts Award
Preps GARY KLEIN
MUSIC / THE PARACHUTE EXPRESS : An Exuberant Landing : The popular, high-energy performers will give two shows for kids Saturday at Ventura College. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Perfect Man for This Writing Job May Be a Woman BOB SIPCHEN
Braude's Made a Habit of Scorching Smokers GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cellar: Stop and Smell the Noses CHRIS RUIZ-VELASCO
Booming Business of Pawning Autos Has Put Brokers in the Driver's Seat DIANA S. KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
12 Families to Make Way for New Housing : Development: Planned construction of 70 units for senior citizens requires largest relocation in city under eminent domain. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Businessman Held for Ransom Is Freed in Moscow : Russia: Abductors of Alaska trader in antlers are arrested after FBI joins probe. He was held for 10 days. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signal Hill : Council Rejects Mayor's Code of Ethics Proposal
NEWS ANALYSIS : Arson Killings Revive German Unease : Extremists: Leaders thought problem had been defused. Lawmaker sees need to 'learn to live together.' TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRACTICAL VIEW : Why Law Can Seem Like a Baseball Game in Extra Innings JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
Police Beating of Serb Leader Inflames Tensions in Belgrade From Associated Press
Challenger Wins Burundi Election Reuters
French Ruling May Lead to War Crimes Trial Associated Press
Kang's Five Feet Too to Become Just Another Statistic ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
It's Huggable and It Looks Like You BEVERLY BEYETTE
Smokers Fume Over City's Restaurant Ban JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Region : 9 to Run for Town Council
Its Spying Days Over, Plane Now Speeds Civilian Science Projects SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group Guides Widowed in Transition ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Fe Springs : Students Barred From Wearing Baggy Clothes
THEATER REVIEW / 'TREASURE ISLAND' : A Chestful of Fun in an Old Chestnut : Santa Susana Rep's game musical version of Stevenson's classic makes for an enjoyable family outing. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lynwood : Law Aims to Keep Taggers From Making Their Mark
49ers Enter College World Series PAUL McLEOD
PRACTICAL VIEW : The Goods, the Gear and the Gadgets for Fun in Summer Sun LYNN SIMROSS
Ska-Daddyz Make Waves BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Levy to Maintain Schools Upheld : Courts: Ruling opens the door for cash-strapped districts throughout the state to begin charging taxpayers for upkeep of facilities in public use. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRACTICAL VIEW : Avoid Dent in Your Pocketbook RALPH VARTABEDIAN
The Region : Gang Hearings on Friday
GOP Congressmen Trading Fire Over O.C. Base Closure : Military: S.D. Republican will testify today that cost estimates on El Toro station's move are exaggerated. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Council Votes to Keep Anti-Camping Ordinance
THEATER REVIEW / 'ISN'T IT ROMANTIC' : Foibles of Baby-Boomers Generate Lots of Laughter : The Pasadena Playhouse production in Santa Barbara is consistently amusing, but rarely as moving as it should be. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEARNED A LOT SINCE 'SEVENTEEN' : After Divorce, Illness and Financial Ruin, Janis Ian Emerges From the Closet and Finds Reason to Sing Again MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Mamou Playboys Put Zip in Traditional Songs : Music: Weekend Cajun & Zydeco Festival imports fiddlers, accordionists and other musicians from the bayou to perform at Rainbow Lagoon. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Hot, Spicy Cajun Music Blend RANDY LEWIS, Randy Lewis is an assistant editor of the Calendar section of The Times Orange County Edition.
FDA Will Ban Over-Counter Smoking Aids MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds Annual Levy to Maintain Public Schools : Courts: Ruling opens door for cash-strapped districts throughout the state to charge taxpayers for upkeep of facilities in public use. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collins Promotes an Attitude Against Drugs Rick Fignetti and David Reyes, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. and
WORDS AND IMAGES : Author Sets Mystery in Medieval France FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wanted: Go-Getter for Really Demeaning Job JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
11 County Fire Stations Face Closure : Services: Four paramedic units are also on the list. 'Lives could be lost, no question about it,' the fire chief says. The proposed cuts are in response to Gov. Wilson's plan to siphon local taxes to Sacramento. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : A Bride All Japan Has Advice For : Masako Owada is about to cross the moat forever, going from diplomat to royal wife. She is getting an earful from everyone because both conservatives, feminists wish the prince had picked someone else. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Ruling on the Uppercase: It's a Capital Idea MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Scrutiny in Man's Death Reflects New View of Police : Arrests: Pasadena barber died in custody while hogtied. Probe reflects new skepticism spurred by King beating. ASHLEY DUNN and EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexico Finds Unfinished Drug Tunnel to U.S. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA and MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GAMES : The Diceman Cometh PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Bradley Slides By Moore in Tight Race for Mayor : Elections: Hometown advantage may have been the edge for councilman, but his foe still cries foul. : Keydeck ends here. TINA GRIEGO and EMILY ADAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
John Cale "Vintage Violence" (1970) Columbia JANET KINOSIAN
Pero's Isn't Afraid of Old-Fashioned Rich Italian MAX JACOBSON
Winnie Mandela Fined but Is Spared Jail Term : S. Africa: Highest court upholds conviction, lightens sentence. Ruling averts embarrassment for both black and white leaders. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSES : Riders Put Their HEART Into Club DARLENE RICKER, Darlene Ricker, an equine law attorney in Laguna Beach, has written several books on horsemanship.
300 Illegal Chinese Immigrants Arrested : Smuggling: Boats try to take refugees ashore south of San Francisco. It is third foiled attempt in three weeks. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and KATHERINE EDWARDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : The Circuitous Flight of the Kinmans : Brothers' current incarnation as Blackbird moves them from stints at punk and country rock to 'one indecipherable sonic mess.' BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airman's Escape From Stockade Baffles Officials H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur Gay; Longest-Surviving Heart Transplant Recipient From Associated Press
Compton : City Atty. Fenderson Dies After Winning 3rd Election
Program Aims to Keep Teachers From Quitting : Education: Cal State Dominguez Hills professors help train and counsel young teachers to cope with the realities of inner-city schools. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW / DESERT ROSE CAFE : Fish Dishes Prize Catch on Southwestern Menu HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Modest Goals, Major Achievements : Prep athletics: San Marino's Steve Park has distinguished himself in baseball, football and academics. Soon he'll be going to Stanford. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Compton : Memorial Service Is Friday for 2 Officers Slain on Duty
The Kiss Heard Around the World ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
BUENA PARK : She Sets the Stage for Theater Careers DEBRA CANO
Youth Found Guilty in Fairfax High Shooting : Courts: The teen-ager is convicted of involuntary manslaughter with a gun. He faces up to nine years in a state juvenile facility. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton's Moore Raised High Profile and Got Shot Down : Election: Controversial reputation may have cost her in mayor's race against Omar Bradley, who had stronger local ties. TINA GRIEGO and EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Old Crows' Shrinking Flock : Electronic Warfare Group's Membership Falls With Defense Cuts MAIA DAVIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest 5, Seize $1 Million in Cash, Drugs GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wife, Son Arrested in Man's Death : Crime: Before a fatal fire in Littlerock, the retired LAPD sergeant had told doctors he believed his spouse and her stepson were having an affair. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : $1.2 Million Slated for Redevelopment CARMEN VALENCIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Sunset Provision for Commerce Funding
Torrance Cuts Perks of Top City Officials : Revenue: Leave days are reduced from 24 to eight. However, most of the savings will be spent on retirement plans. ANTHONY MILLICAN and DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COSTA MESA NEWPORT BEACH : Educational Sessions for District Teachers BOB ELSTON
Council Votes to Fire Official for Sex Harassment : Government: The 10-3 decision upholds Bradley's decision to dismiss City Clerk Martinez over charges of misconduct. He will appeal to the Civil Service Commission. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sign of Hope Amid Balkans Thuggery : Multiethnic newspaper belies Belgrade Stalinism
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Picus, Chick Swap Attacks Over Support for Developers : The candidates in the 3rd District accuse each other of unresponsiveness to homeowners as the campaign enters its final days. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Moorhead Criticizes Tax Hike Proposal ED BOND
ORANGE : 25 Voice Views in Videotape for Gore MIMI KO
Council Rejects Plan to Tax City Fire Services : Finances: The annual assessment of about $25 per household would have helped offset a $6.4-million budget shortfall. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Thousands DARE to Reject Drugs
Obituaries
IRVINE : Woman at Roof Fire Suffers From Smoke SHELBY GRAD
LOS ANGELES : Youth Charged Under Injunction Against Gang
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Can We All Get Along?
Hermosa Beach Public Safety Director Challenges Firing MARTIN MILLER
MOORPARK : City Imposes New Fees on Street Vendors MAIA DAVIS
PORT HUENEME : Slaying of Shoplifter Justifiable, D.A. Finds BARBARA MURPHY
Sobriety Checkpoint to Be Set Up Friday
GLENDALE : Board OKs Revised Science Curriculum TOMMY LI
LOS ANGELES : Council OKs Combining Services for Homeless
THOUSAND OAKS : Home Fire Survivor Thanks Her Rescuers BRENDA DAY
COSTA MESA : Student Begins Term With College Board ROBERT BARKER
Conservancy Offers $16.7 Million to Hope for Jordan Ranch Land : Property: State officials say time is running out on availability of federal funds. Money could be used for another parkland acquisition. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Students Buy Old Glory for Their School BRENDA DAY
Standing Still Won't Save the Schools : L.A. Unified: The LEARN plan could save the system from devastation, wrought by a voucher plan or total collapse. WILLIAM R. ROBERTSON, William R. Robertson is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. and
Countdown to Election Day : 5 Days Left in the L.A. Mayoral Campaign : THE DAY IN REVIEW
Council May Declare Boulevard Blighted : Thousand Oaks: City may expand Redevelopment Agency and mandate a $120-million bond issue. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aids In Los Angeles County Researcher: Tracy Thomas
MTA Stymied in Vote on New Headquarters NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Dollars Used for Roberti's Security : Government: He is the only lawmaker whose residence is equipped with a state-financed system, Legislature officials said. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Commission Rejects Day-Care Expansion DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Maxine Waters
Obituaries
Let R.F.K.'s Ideas Spur Us to Action EDWIN O. GUTHMAN and C. RICHARD ALLEN, Edwin O. Guthman, former special assistant to Robert F. Kennedy, is a professor of journalism at USC; Richard Allen, former political strategist for several presidential candidates, is deputy director of the White House Office of National Service. They are the editors of "RFK: Collected Speeches," (Viking Penguin, 1993), from which this is excerpted.
Audits Uphold Soka's Tax-Exempt Status : University: Hayden criticizes investigations by IRS, state Tax Franchise Board and wants expanded inquiry. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach : 4 Finalists Selected for Police Chief Post JODI WILGOREN
BUREAUCRACY WATCH : How to Cut Red Tape
Schools to Be Evaluated on Disabilities Act SARA CATANIA
Residents Opposed to Larger Recreation Center Gain Upper Hand : Community: Silver Lake group says the proposed 11,000-square-foot facility would attract unsavory characters and displace young children. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Merchants' Group Holds 1st Meeting JEFF SCHNAUFER
SAN CLEMENTE : Students Lauded for Trash Barrel Project ANNA CEKOLA
Gates Renews Threat to Close Jail Branch : Law enforcement: In addition to shutting the James A. Musick facility, officials may also release prisoners early, reduce sentences and lay off employees. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Renovation Planned for Historic Area KURT PITZER
Board Went by the Book on Soka
One Man's Quest to Dissolve L.A.'s Split Personality SCOTT HARRIS
THOUSAND OAKS : City Council Shelves Forestry Master Plan STEPHANIE SIMON
Homeless Assail Bid to Close Parks Overnight NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Outreach Program Seeks Citizen Input ROBERT BARKER
The View Wasn't Much, but the Utilities Were Free : Living: A familiar figure around a Thousand Oaks shopping center turns out to be an uninvited attic dweller. DOUG McCLELLAN and JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Imposes Fee to Fix Storm Drains ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Law Firm's Employee Faces Campaign Ethics Charges SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Total Ban on Alcohol for the Under-21 Driver Urged : Safety: Students and politicians boost the bill. Law enforcement leaders and civil libertarians cite grounds for opposition. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Gergen
Access to Higher Education
Board Studies AIDS Policies at Colleges PEGGY Y. LEE
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : 'Real' Newport Shows Up to Celebrate Library : Civic pride: Those who lobbied for and helped finance larger facility savor the moment at topping-off ceremony. MARTIN A. BROWER, Martin A. Brower is a Newport Beach resident and publisher of the Orange County Report
VILLA PARK : 'Phantom' Star Speaks at School MIMI KO
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 4 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Shot-Punctuated Chase TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Studies
CHATSWORTH : Sand Solicited for Removal of Graffiti JILL LEOVY
Principal Wants to Reschedule Navajo Students' Visit : Health: Their trip to a Northridge school was canceled over fears of a mystery ailment. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Clears Obstacle for Elevated Rail : Transit: A state Senate subcommittee rejects a bill that would have derailed the Valley proposal. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Crime Show Makes Good : Law enforcement: A new cable service wants to air episodes of 'In Hot Pursuit, South Bay's Most Wanted' and pay Torrance for the rights. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : School Hopes to Reschedule Visit by Navajo Students
VAN NUYS : Jury to Deliberate in Park Murder Case THOM MROZEK
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : School Gets $50,000 Healthy Start Grant ANNA CEKOLA
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Death of Riordan's Mother May Alter Race FRANK CLIFFORD and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VAN NUYS : Woman Seeks an Attorney Via Sandwich Board JEFF SCHNAUFER
A Young Believer : Protest: Teen-age girl is among hunger strikers calling for a UCLA Chicano studies department. She says she is willing to die for the cause. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : Street Repair Work May Begin in 6 Weeks SCOTT GLOVER
SANTA ANA, TUSTIN : 1st Street Bridge to Reopen Friday
Chief Puts Focus on Citizens' Complaints : LAPD: Internal Affairs will work with the public under Williams' sweeping reforms. The changes include more training for officers. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Sylmar Schools Start Planning Program for Choice in Enrollment HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Injured Man Testifies About Fatal Shooting THOM MROZEK
THOUSAND OAKS : Hazardous Waste Disposal Planned BRENDA DAY
Westminster Winning Gang Fight : Law enforcement: City-county team goes after 'hard-core' offenders, successfully prosecuting 25 gang leaders in first year. ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Storm Drain Project to Begin June 15 KURT PITZER
OXNARD : Packinghouse Had Bias in Hiring, Judge Rules JEFF McDONALD
Memory of a Beloved Classmate Stays Alive
Countywide : Students to Compete in Academic Contest MIMI KO
Man Contends Attempted Rape Led to Slaying in Motel Room RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Autopsy Reveals Woman Strangled JULIE FIELDS
Spare DeHoyos, Witness Tells Jury : Courts: Taking the convicted murderer's life will not bring back the victim, his former landlord says. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting Up a Smoke Screen : Willie Brown, tobacco pals join to block a ban on workplace smoking
Brea : Land Deal Employs Eminent Domain BERT ELJERA
SYLMAR : Foundation to Honor Reagan's Late Mother CARMEN VALENCIA
LONG BEACH : Boys Town Residential Care Center Dedicated
They Put Their School Districts in the Picture KIM KOWSKY
LOS ANGELES : Powell Says King Jurors Took the 'Easy Out'
CAMARILLO : District to Discuss Grade Levels for School SARA CATANIA
Thousand Oaks : Council to Reconsider 94-Home Plan Approval STEPHANIE SIMON
Gangs and Ducks
CHATSWORTH : Business Watches to Respond to Crime JILL LEOVY
Fountain Valley : Bicyclists Want River Trail to Stay Open DEBRA CANO
SAN FERNANDO : Planners Delay Vote on Business Controls CARMEN VALENCIA
VAN NUYS : Girlfriend Mistreated Monkey, Suspect Says THOM MROZEK
It's Time for Mediation at UCLA
GARDEN GROVE : Gas Leak, Small Fire Cause Evacuations GREG HERNANDEZ
LA CRESCENTA : Coach Investigated on Drug Charges TOMMY LI
Camarillo Restaurant Gutted as Safety System Malfunctions PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1st Suspected Gang Member Is Prosecuted Under Sweeping Court Order : Blythe Street: The controversial 22-point injunction bans a number of otherwise legal activities. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Youths May Be Charged in Gang-Related Shooting at Van Nuys Prep School MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Held in Slayings Could Face Death Penalty LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Move Rooted in Controversy : Nature: Arborists disagree whether a 300-year-old oak can be successfully transplanted. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Seeks Power to Set Cable TV Rates : Government: City Council votes to apply to the Federal Communications Commission for regulation authority. MAIA DAVIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shelter From the Storm : Ranch Owner Who Cares for Sick Animals Has Landed in a Controversy Caring for Ducks From Venice DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON THE MAYOR'S RACE : Our Cities Need More than Money : On the eve of the L.A. election, the mayor of another embattled city offers an optimistic view of the urban landscape. XAVIER L. SUAREZ, Xavier L. Suarez is mayor of Miami.
Dallies' Killer Tied to 2nd Attack : Investigation: Santa Ana, Garden Grove police say same man who killed officer also shot a security guard. FBI psychological profile offers insights into suspect. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Convert Liquor Stores Unveiled : Rebuilding: Using a $260,000 city grant, a coalition of community groups intends to help owners whose markets were destroyed in the riots switch to other businesses. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT/ JAMES P. PINKERTON : A Conservative Argument for Gay Marriage : Forming families leads to social stability. Why fight it? JAMES P. PINKERTON, James P. Pinkerton is the John Locke Foundation fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Washington office.
COLUMN LEFT/ BILL PRESS : Shame, Shame on the 2-Faced State GOP : Riordan's friends, once fighters for the right to endorse in nonpartisan contests, get a court to muzzle Democrats for Woo. BILL PRESS, Bill Press is chair of the California Democratic Party.
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : CSUN Students Win Design Contest Awards JAMES ZOLTAK
Krishnas Settle 16-Year Fight With Mother, Daughter MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Catch a Butterfly at a Ventura Boulevard Tattoo Shop HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District's New Boundaries Are Upheld : Courts: Decision dropping Thousand Oaks and Camarillo from governing Port of Hueneme did not require vote. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teen-Ager Pleads Guilty to Role in Ojai Slaying BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Park Officials Make Bid for Jordan Ranch : Land: Conservancy offers Bob Hope $16.7 million for the site. It says time is running out on the availability of federal money. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State May Ease Cost of Election for Ventura DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Freeway Expansion Uproots Giant Oak : Construction: The 300-year-old tree will be moved about 100 feet and replanted. The movers say they have a high success rate, but many arborists predict failure. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kildee Alters Stance on Weldon Canyon : Landfills: The supervisor stops short of saying she will vote against a dump near Ojai. But she calls the plan an 'antiquated solution.' TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Fresh Fruit : The Most Fragrant Fruit LESLIE LAND
My Name is Worf and I'll Be Your jabwI' CHARLES PERRY
The Red and the Green Betty Rosbottom
Tomatoes Are Up, Lettuce Is Down RUSS PARSONS
Cheese From a Family Farm KATHIE JENKINS
Know Your Produce
Fresh Fruit : Take a Light Bite of Summer DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
The Rough and Ready Rhones DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Tasting Notes DAN BERGER
Peaches--From Soup to Nuts THELMA SNYDER, Th MARCIA CONE
Grunts, Slumps and Buckles MARION CUNNINGHAM
How Tasty Was Majorca COLMAN ANDREWS
Garlic Sauce, Poppy Seed Cake, Fried Green Tomatoes ROSE DOSTI
Put a Rocket in Your Recipe ABBY MANDEL
MARKETS : Georgia on My Mind LINDA BURUM, Burum is the author of "A Guide to Ethnic Food in Los Angeles" (HarperCollins). and
GARDEN FRESH : The Perennial Garland of Spring SYLVIA THOMPSON
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