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What happened on June 15, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
One Woman Takes On a City's Voices : THE REVIEW : 'Twilight' Tries to Shed Light on '92 Riots By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : An Outdoor Feast of Cross-Cultural Music at FESTAC : Influences and styles of African and Caribbean arts underscore the soul, calypso and reggae played at a daylong festival in Long Beach. By Don Snowden, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stage By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MUSIC REVIEW : Baroque Fest Ends on Imaginative Note By Laurence Vittes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : A Thoughtful 'Capriccio' Caps Strauss Festival in S.F. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Weekend Box Office : Universal's Monster Smash By David J. Fox
Today At Afi Festival \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
JAZZ REVIEW : Technical Problems Plague Second Day of Playboy Fest : Many acts sparkle--but they can't always be heard. The sound of some big draws is reduced to a muddy wash. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One Woman Takes On a City's Voices : THE REACTION : Those Touched by L.A.'s Unrest See Themselves in Smith's Play at Taper By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Color Italian Pianist Pedroni Gold : The Van Cliburn Winner Finds Inspiration in Cinema Music By Greta Beigel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frehley Was Happy to Kiss Kiss Goodby : Glitter Group's Singer/Guitarist Says the Band 'Became a Nightmare' By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wood & Smoke (Minus 1) Reignites to Go Full-Tilt Ahead By Mike Boehm
'Substantial Barriers' to Minority Writers, Survey Finds By Terry Pristin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The promising band One Hit Wonder, fronted by Tender Fury... By Mike Boehm
The country dance craze two-steps on: Orange County's... By Rick Vanderknyff
Mystery Train and its singer-songwriter Michael Ubaldini... By Mike Boehm
Video Shows Set to Take on '60 Minutes' By Rick Du Brow
NEWS
Car Smog Trade-Off Plan Ignores L.A. Harbor Threat
Chickens Come Home to Roost at Sears
Metric System May Be Right for These Times
State Shouldn't Rob Peter to Pay Paul
Cost Controls Lift Xircom
Jobs in Washington
HDTV Jobs
Arnold Schoenberg
Female Police Officers
Deficit Plan
Clinton's Ratings
O.C. Supervisors to Join Revolt Against Tax Shift : Government: Chairman Wieder says board will defy Wilson on proposal to send county revenue to schools. By Mark Landsbaum and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Articulate Judge Seen as Match for Conservatives : Court: Her step-by-step style minimizes abrupt changes. It could help build centrist consensus. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Curtain This May Be for O.C. Theater Company : Drama: GroveShakespeare leadership quits and disbands cast of 'King Lear,' set to open next week. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOUBLE GOOD: Clinton's U.S. Supreme Court nomination of... By Eric Bailey and Jerry Hicks
U.S. to Push Human Rights Globally, Christopher Says : Justice: Issue will guide policy in trade, foreign aid, he reports. U.N. chief links development and democracy. By Norman Kempster and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Picks Moderate Judge Ruth Ginsburg for High Court : Judiciary: President calls the former women's rights activist a healer and consensus builder. Her nomination is expected to win easy Senate approval. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Get Framework for State Budget By Dan Morain and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FDA: Vitamin Claims Need to Be Proven By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Force Takes Delivery of Troubled C-17 Cargo Jet : Military: Doubts persist the McDonnell Douglas plane will perform as promised. It faces flight restrictions. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Expands Battle Against Somali Warlord By Art Pine and Todd Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nominee Called Trailblazer Who Kept Low Profile By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : When Two Outcasts Join Forces : A Yugoslav general went to Iraq reportedly to trade arms for oil and to gain tips on allied air strikes. His visit hints at potential power of a new breed of alliance among nations ostracized by the West. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOT MAKING IT: The Writers Guild says movie and TV studios...
State's Delegation Makes Final Plea to Save 15 Bases : Military: Lawmakers say California faces loss of far more than its share of jobs from closures. Some members attack other installations in attempts to protect those in their districts. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Bay Area Residents Tapped for 'Genius Awards' : Grants: Evolutionary biologist Margie Profet and writers Thom Gunn and Jim Powell are recognized by MacArthur Foundation. Each will receive $30,000 to $75,000 annually for the next five years. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
3rd Condor Dies in Wild After Accident By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Illegal Immigrants Hurt as Fleeing Van Tumbles Into Ravine By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Approves Cigarette Tax Hike to Fight Breast Cancer : Government: The 2-cent-a-pack increase would raise $38 million a year for research, detection and education about the disease. The bill goes to the Senate. By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Faces Reality of Gangs : Violence: In wake of a weekend shootout that left one dead and three wounded, officials struggle to restore the image of a safe city. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Premier Reappears in Public After 7-Week Hiatus By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Pushing the Envelope on U.S. Postal Service Savings By Howard Libit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Trade Agreement Gets Hung Up; Votes Still Short : Thorny issues of pay disparities and environmental regulation go unresolved. Perot attacks add to NAFTA backers' woes. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Publisher Leads in Nigerian Vote \o7 Associated Press\f7
Cambodia's Parliament Meets at Last : Asia: Members name Sihanouk head of state. But threat of a breakaway state is in the air. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonn Opposition Nominates Leader \o7 From Reuters\f7
U.N. Calls for at Least 7,500 Troops for Bosnia Safe Areas : Balkans: The figure falls well short of the number needed, the secretary general reports. He says the threat of air strikes may compensate. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Pound Muslim Enclave and Sarajevo \o7 From Associated Press\f7
27 Haitians Arrive in Miami as Camp at Cuba Closes By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fresno-Born Karabakh Commander Dies on Battlefield : Caucasus: Monte Melkonian is mourned as 'hero No. 1' of the war. The longtime soldier and Armenian activist was 36. By Ian Mcwilliam and Sergei Loiko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ciller to Form New Turkish Government \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Dark Horse Ginsburg Benefited From Confusion at Starting Gate : Judiciary: She was saddled early by attacks from an unlikely source--women's groups. In a stumbling process, though, she pulled ahead. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court to Review Abortion Protest Ruling \o7 From Associated Press\f7
California IN BRIEF : CARMEL : Rezoning Backed by Eastwood Approved From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Clemente Man Accused of AIDS Assault
Norman Hirschfield; Oklahoma Official
Jan Krajewski; Brown Backer Set Up Campaign's 800 Number
Daniel P. Warner; AIDS Activist, Shanti Foundation Co-Founder
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Way Cleared for Execution of Killer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : THOUSAND OAKS : Attic Dweller Won't Be Prosecuted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gov. Casey Has Heart-Liver Transplant \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Specter's Brain Tumor Removed \o7 Associated Press\f7
Two Killed in Atlanta as Sinkhole Engulfs Part of Hotel Parking Lot \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Vitamin A Appears to Slow Eye Disease \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jury Urges Death for Killer of Girl, 9 By Rene Lynch and Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AMA May Sue Over Medical Price Controls \o7 The Washington Post\f7
Gore Seeks to Reassert U.S. Role on Environment in U.N. Speech By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Signals Intent to Join Tax Revolt By Mark Landsbaum and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATIVES RESTLESS: More Ventura County residents are coming... By Gary Gorman
California IN BRIEF : LEE VINING : Yosemite Shaken by 3.0 Earthquake From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Discuss Hillary With Some and You've Just Got to Get Personal By Dianne Klein
600 Women Gather in Irvine to Talk About Their Recovery From Crippling Addictions : Sharing Lives of Struggle, Triumph By Leslie Knowlton, Special to The Times
PERSONAL HEALTH : Preventing That Reptile Look
One Barber's $9 Clip Job Is Another's $200 'Picasso' By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alcohol's Mixed Message : Health: You think you're helping your heart by drinking in moderation? Winemakers might agree, but health officials continue to point to the risks. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
What Is 'Moderation'?
Power Lunch? : They ate a salad. They went into labor. And another urban myth is born. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Putting on the Ritz for O.C.'s Homeless By Kathryn Bold
Save Face: Choose (and Use) Moisturizer By Kathleen Doheny
An Evening Fit for a Schwarzenegger By Jeannine Stein
BOOK REVIEW : A Murky Mystery on Cape Cod : AT SEA \o7 by Toby Olson\f7 ; Simon & Schuster $19, 208 pages By Carolyn See, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Ancient Power Steps Into Asian Spotlight By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Documentary : Lifetime of Change in a Dozen Years : * Journalist returns to find a far more colorful landscape. Lock-step discipline is out, individualism is in--to a point. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER \o7 Times Rome Bureau Chief William D. Montalbano was a correspondent in China for Knight-Ridder Newspapers in 1980 and 1981. He returned last month for the first time since then, on assignment for this World Report special section\f7
POSTCARDS from China : The Coach By William D. Montalbano
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Culture : A Teacher Turns Student : * Long ago, China was the model for Asians. Now the Communist titan's citizens eagerly learn from their capitalist neighbors. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : View From America : U.S. Wrestles With Familiar Questions : Forget day-to-day worries. Put aside brouhahas that make headlines. The real Washington-Beijing policy issues are hardy perennials. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POSTCARDS from China : Death by Duck By William D. Montalbano
Thoughts From The Famous
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Dissent : No Reprieve for Political 'Criminals' By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
View From Japan : Investors See a Good Deal : There was a 250% annual rise in businesses' financial stake in China last year. But a history of boom and bust has some in Tokyo urging caution. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : The Neighbors : Taiwan, Four Other Nations Take Stock of China By David Holley
China: The Giant Awakens : South Korea By Teresa Watanabe
China: The Giant Awakens : Thailand By Elizabeth Lu
POSTCARDS from China : Science Marches On By William D. Montalbano
China: The Giant Awakens : Vietnam By Charles P. Wallace
China: The Giant Awakens : India By Mark Fineman
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : POSTCARDS from China : Bye-Bye Bicycle? By William D. Montalbano
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : View From Hong Kong : Colony Looks to South China After '97 : Family and language ties suggest post-reversion economic relations will be tightest with nearby province. Where money flows, culture may follow. By Christine Courtney and David Holley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
China: The Giant Awakens : Thought From Neighbors
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Military : Wary Neighbors Watch China Arm : Asians wonder about Beijing's strategic intentions. Some fear instability if it seeks to convert growing economic clout into political hegemony. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : POSTCARDS from China : 'These Are Not Dreams' By William D. Montalbano
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Six Voices of the New China: From Capitalists to Artists By William D. Montalbano
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Postscript : Maoist Heartland No More By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China: The Giant Awakens : Thought From Neighbors
CHINA: THE GIANT AWAKENS : Asia's Emerging Powerhouse
BUSINESS
ARCS Mortgage Inc., the Calabasas mortgage-banking...
Litton Aero Products of Woodland Hills won a $5.7-million...
Rockwell International Corp. of Canoga Park won a...
Litton Data Systems of Agoura Hills won a $1.3-million...
Systron Donnor Corp. of Sylmar won a $922,104 contract...
Bugle Boy Industries in Simi Valley said John Doherty has...
Wilshire State Bank has appointed Sue Magidow as manager...
Location, Location, Location Replaced by Price, Price, Price By Ron Galperin
And Now, a Credit Card for Wall St. Associated Press
Dow Up 9.68 as Investors Await CPI News : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Does Cosby Have Ingredients for NBC Purchase? By John Lippman and Alan Citron
Management: Brillstein/Grey Entertainment, the management... By James Bates
Domestic Market Share
Mercury Records' Money Man Moves to Polygram Video
Fullerton Marriott Appoints General Manager
Tax-Exempt Money Funds Still Thrive : Investment: Despite a low average yield of 2%, they remain highly popular as a modern-day savings account. By Chet Currier, ASSOCIATED PRESS
When West Meets East : Asian Clients Are Crucial to Some Southland Ad Firms By Bruce Horovitz
Union Federal Critically Short on Cash, Faces Seizure by U.S. : Thrift: The Brea holding company for the 18-branch savings bank said it is trying to recapitalize the institution but also is considering selling it. By James S. Granelli and Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Adobe Software Could Start New Era in Computer Communication : Technology: Sharing of polished documents removes a major hurdle blocking the paperless office. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hilton to End Calling Card Fees : Hotels: Travelers have complained for years about the surcharges. Other major chains are expected to follow. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black-Owned Hair Care Firm OKs Purchase : Buyout: Johnson Products' sale to Ivax Corp. would be a milestone in African-American business success. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mayor, but It's the Same Old Mess By Daniel Akst
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lopez Remarks Lead to Confusion : Autos: VW purchasing chief sends mixed signals about plans for a super- efficient plant in Spain. From Times Wire Services
Consumer Delinquency Rate Drops : Credit: Analysts say improved finances set stage for greater spending. Meanwhile, inventories are up 0.1% in April. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Glenfed Offers Plan to Raise Cash With New Common Stock : Banking: Chairman says move would 'dramatically strengthen' the savings and loan, which faces seizure. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Burbank, Palmdale Machinists OK 3-Year Lockheed Contract : Labor: 'Skunk Works' approves pact despite reduced cost-of-living raises. Sunnyvale votes today. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Computer Cuts Prices, Offers Rebates on Macintosh : Technology: Analysts say the move is part of the firm's strategy to increase market share. From Bloomberg Business News
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kodak's Stock Jumps on Hopes for Restructuring : Wall Street: Investors are betting that the company is finally ready to take actions needed to restore profitability. From Associated Press
Amgen Strikes Deal to Research Pill Alternative to Epogen Drug By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Up 9.68 as Investors Await CPI News : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Soros, Goldsmith Likely to Hold On to Gold Positions : Investing: Renowned traders' commitments, along with strong demand in the Far East and tightening supply, add credibility to hope for a sustained rally. By Brian Spoors, REUTERS
Focus on Entertainment Stocks : Spotlight: BET Holdings Inc.
Do-It-Yourself TV Channel Is on the Horizon : Telecommunications: Couch potatoes will be able to schedule programs themselves. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll Co. to Acquire Chicago Property Management Firm : Merger: The Newport Beach company sees its purchase of Rubloff Inc. as a means to become one of the dominant players in the industry. By David Tobenkin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Irvine Insurance Executives Indicted : Prosecution: Three are accused of stealing millions in a health-care scheme at a now-defunct firm. Two former associates have pleaded guilty. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH CARE : Quantum Health Wins the Top Award From Public Relations Group Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
McDonnell Douglas Launches Ads Boosting Delta Rockets : Marketing: Newspaper and trade magazine spots are designed to woo buyers and improve the company image. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Japan Tackle Builder Policy : Talks: Tokyo has been warned that it should change a bidding system that has few supporters, even at home. From Reuters
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Canon Computer Moving Into Building Near Airport By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Research Appoints Tandy Executive as Vice President
Transamerica's Parent to Lay Off 500 : Insurance: The action by TIG Holdings includes 149 employees in the San Fernando Valley. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Accounting Software: State of the Art Inc. of Irvine...
5 European Theme Parks Team Up to Compete With Euro Disneyland From Associated Press
Needle Scare Prompts Warning to Pepsi Drinkers in Four States From Associated Press
Health Net Forms Electronic Network
Styles on Video to Provide Imaging for Ultima II
Datron Systems Reports $11 Million in Orders
Packinghouse Found Guilty of Discrimination
Bearish Investors Hope IHOP Stock Goes Flat : Franchises: The Glendale-based pancake restaurant chain is growing at a brisk pace. But its shares continue to attract short-sellers. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIG to Lay Off 500 of Its Workers Nationwide : Transamerica: Of the job cuts, 149 will be from the San Fernando Valley. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Devices Inc. Profit Falls 32% in 2nd Quarter
Semiconductor Firm Loses $210,000 in 1st Quarter
K-Swiss Offers 1.3 Million Shares of Common Stock
Computer Order Placed With Access HealthNet
Philips to Distribute Voiced Powered Device
Spear Financial Changes Name to JMC Group
Venture-Capital Firm May Buy Video Company
Xircom Inc. Creates Hong Kong Subsidiary
Superior to Supply 1996 Honda Rodeo Wheels
Amgen and Start-Up Firm Join in Research : Biotechnology: The agreement involves a company developing a potential rival to the Thousand Oaks giant's anemia drug. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Comics Launching New Super-Hero Line
Blue Cross to Administer Medi-Cal Pilot Program
Real Estate Broker Is Surviving Hard Times : Economy: Bill Baur is working 12-hour days and most weekends amid housing sales slump. He is starting to see some signs of a turnaround. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payroll Associates Opens Office in Orange County By Jack Searles
Investment Firm Purchases Portion of Business Center By Jack Searles
Electronics Company Moving to Camarillo By Jack Searles
Cookie Dough Maker Opens Ventura Facility By Jack Searles
Travel Agency Files Chapter 11 Petition By Jack Searles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Unscheduled act: Saxophonist Charles Lloyd was performing... By Steve Harvey
Just a Song at Twilight By Al Martinez
Judge Rejects Challenge to Pension Hikes for Top County Officials By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somalia Arsenals Must Go
Surprising, Perhaps, but a Strong Choice : Last week, court nominee seemed to be below others on list two other nominees seemed to be at top of list
Clinton Speaks the Haters' Code Word : Gay Rights: By calling homosexuality a 'lifestyle,' he accedes to the view that it's a choice to make--and unmake. By Robert Dawidoff, \o7 Robert Dawidoff is professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School. He is most recently the author with Michael Nava of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America," to be published next year by St. Martins Press\f7
COLUMN LEFT/ BRAD SHERMAN : The Governor's Local Tax Booby-trap : Wilson tells counties to pass 'general purpose' tax hikes for public safety; the courts object. By Brad Sherman, \o7 Brad Sherman is chairman of the Board of Equalization, which administers state and local sales taxes. \f7
COLUMN RIGHT/ JOSHUA MURAVCHIK : Why Accept the Hubris of Tyrants? : The newly democratic world must hold the line on rights. By Joshua Muravchik, \f7 and \o7 Joshua Muravchik is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.
Obituaries
Luther Petty Jr.; Restaurateur Founded Oil Firm
Obituaries
Misdemeanor Filed in Alleged AIDS Spit Case By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Cleanup of 13 Bases Estimated to Top $3 Billion : Environment: State says costs for El Toro, Seal Beach facilities would be $325 million. Officials want to ensure availability of U.S. funds before a final decision is made on military closures. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Penalty Recommended in Girl's Killing : Courts: Nadia Puente, 9, was kidnaped, raped by Richard DeHoyos. Jurors deliberated 4 days. By Lily Dizon and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Sticky Situation at Airport : Travel: Passengers are stuck for hours due to resurfacing problems on the main runway. 'On-time' flight messages add to confusion. By Len Hall and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$18-Million Shortfall in Court Financing Forecast : Jurisprudence: County legal experts fear proposed slashes in state support would result in justice denied. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vickman's Calls It a Day After 74 Years of Serving Breakfast By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 2 Ends of City, Death by Stray Fire : Crime: A retired nurse and a maid were sitting in homes when gang gunfire erupted outside and killed them. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Team Begins Planning for Changeover : City Hall: Advisers discuss appointments and Administration priorities. About 200 Bradley commissioners are asked to resign. By Ted Rohrlich and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Economics to Be Key Issue in Hearings of Civil Rights Panel By K. Connie Kang, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Audit Calls for Major Overhaul of L.A. Schools : Education: $100 million in savings could be realized over five years, study says. Report urges more decision-making at campus level. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Summer Brings a Wave of Graffiti By Shelby Grad
WESTMINSTER : Flag Day Is Unfurled in Schools By Jon Nalick and Andrea Heiman
DANA POINT : Baby Stabbed With Fork; Mother Held By Eric Young
LOS ANGELES : Challenge to County Pension Hikes Rejected
Exhibit Simulates Mission to Mars By Nona Yates
CYPRESS : Park Office to Close on Alternate Fridays By Lynda Natali
LOS ANGELES : LAPD to Increase Patrols at Parks This Summer
LYNWOOD : Trial Ordered in Slaying of Councilwoman's Husband
VAN NUYS : Report of Needle in Coke Believed to Be Hoax
LONG BEACH : Sentencing Postponed in Slaying of Student
WESTMINSTER : 2 Ordinances Would Limit Nudity, Speech By Andrea Heiman
LAGUNA BEACH : Stricter Day-Worker Ordinance Debated By Leslie Earnest
SAN CLEMENTE : Marine Arrested in Sexual Assault By Len Hall
SANTA ANA : Math Teacher Gets Top Faculty Award By Jon Nalick
SANTA ANA : Recycling Measures Adopted by Council By Jon Nalick
ANAHEIM : Council to Consider Extending Utility Tax By Terry Spencer
COUNTYWIDE : Electric Shuttle Bus Put in Use by OCTA By Geoff Boucher
IRVINE : UCI Library Receives Grant From Canada By Shelby Grad
IRVINE : City to Construct 8 Sidewalk Ramps By Shelby Grad
NEWPORT BEACH : Traffic Study to Be Discussed at Meeting
Menendez Brothers' Murder Trial Opens : Court: A separate jury will be chosen for each of the pair, accused of killing their parents nearly four years ago. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Leads Effort for Holiday Honoring Cesar Chavez By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Argue Against New Trial for Koon, Powell By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : $624-Million Budget Approved by OCTA By Jeffrey A. Perlman
COUNTYWIDE : Freeway to Close for Crash Reconstruction By Eric Young
PLACENTIA : Utility Tax Increase Will Be Considered By Danielle A. Fouquette
BREA : Bills for Municipal Services to Go Up By Bert Eljera
Legislators Make Final Plea to Keep Bases Open : Military: California officials tell panel that the state has suffered disproportionate losses in earlier cutbacks. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOW Assails 'Sexist Pigs' at Newport City Hall Rally : Demonstration: Twenty protesters condemn decision to reinstate fired police officials and allow them to retire. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Undeniable Fiscal Truth
POLITICS WATCH : Role Models
Edwin B. Wood, Retired Executive of Bank, Dies at 87
Girl's Body Found in Car Hours After Ex-Beau Found Wounded By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Difference in Your Community : Feed the Needy Program Turns Less Into More By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3rd Condor in 9 Months Dies Accidentally : Wildlife: A year-old female either flew into a power line or was hit by a car east of Fillmore. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tourism in Area Off to Good Start : Hotels: Operators pin hopes on clear skies and an improving economy. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Hospital to Lay Off 90 By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget for Colleges Calls for Deep Cuts : Education: Plan expected to be approved for district contains no layoffs. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Landmark Is on the Rebound : Santa Paula: Repairs are being made on the Glen Tavern Inn. Site will reopen as a school for Japanese students. By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Report Finds Alienation Among Latino Students : Schools: Study by Thousand Oaks High School student government also shows classmates are concerned about gangs. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayor Vows That Gangs Will Not Be Tolerated : Crime: A 16-year-old suspect in a deadly weekend shootout is released. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Against Man in Attic Dropped : Thousand Oaks: David Michael Russell is back to picking up trash and pulling weeds. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Ex-Principal Appointed to Board By Jeff Meyers
CAMARILLO : Residents Help in Renovation Effort at Park By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Warrant Issued for Suspended Attorney By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Drunk-Driving Checks Planned for Grad Night By Julie Fields
SANTA PAULA : Administrator Predicts Worsening Budget Woes By Patrick Mccartney
MOORPARK : Smoking Ban Likely in Eateries, Offices By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : City to Offer Free Composting Workshop By Phil Sneiderman
SIMI VALLEY : Rally Held to Protest State Funding Cuts By James Maiella Jr.
NEWBURY PARK : GTE Plans to Install Fiber Optic Cables By Carlos V. Lozano
MOORPARK : City May Seek Grant to Fund Concert Series By James Maiella Jr.
NEWBURY PARK : Man From Los Angeles Held in Beating Death By Sara Catania
Activist Ensures Seniors Are Heard on Health Reform By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Readers Take Pen in Hand and . . . By Scott Harris
Back From the Front : Young Hunger Striker Returns to San Fernando High School By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Board Requests Delay on Warner Center Plan By Henry Chu
CHATSWORTH : Hearing on Cars, Clean Air Draws Residents By James Zoltak
WOODLAND HILLS : Granting of Liquor License Held Back By Jill Leovy
ENCINO : Judge to Decide if Man Will Be Tried in Killing By Thom Mrozek
CHATSWORTH : Students' Video Tribute to Coach Wins Award By Susan Byrnes
AGOURA HILLS : City Layoffs, Utility Tax to Be Considered By Kurt Pitzer
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Staff Goes on 4-Day Week to Cut Smog By Kurt Pitzer
VAN NUYS : Therapist Accused of Rape Will Be Retried By Thom Mrozek
VAN NUYS : Businessman Gets 2 Years in Perjury Case By Thom Mrozek
James Monroe High Opens a Courtroom By Jeff Schnaufer
SHERMAN OAKS : Meeting Will Focus on Future of Schools By Scott Glover
4 Area Students Receive Awards By Carmen Valencia
SHERMAN OAKS : Hearing Scheduled on Fate of Coffeehouse By Scott Glover
SUNLAND : Video Messages Leave No Smokescreens By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Jury Deliberations Start in Bar Shooting Case By Thom Mrozek
Police Question Syringe Finding : Van Nuys: Woman says she was jabbed by a hypodermic needle in a soda can. Authorities say the report may be a hoax. By Chip Johnson and Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Move to Ban Gang Members From Parks Dies By Kurt Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Opposes New Trial in King Case : Civil rights: Lawyers for the two officers convicted of violating motorist Rodney King's rights raise an interesting legal question, analysts say. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kroeker Has High Hopes for Valley LAPD Community Policing Kroeker was interviewed by staff writer Michael Connelly
Harvard-Westlake Student Wins Top Scholastic Honor : Education: Vishnu S. Menon, 18, will receive the Presidential Scholar award in Washington, D.C. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Proposes Changes to Strict Sign Law : Glendale: The Planning Commission recommends lifting the ban on flags, banners and balloons. By Martha Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Trustee Will Move to Keep Her Seat : Education: Sophia Waugh could no longer sit on the Antelope Valley Union High School board after July 1. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Air Force Commander Will Retire
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Builders to Seek Exemption for Seniors Housing Project By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Proving Grounds : Schooler Wants to Show He Can Still Pitch By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strawberry Issue Gets to Lasorda : Dodgers: Manager tires of questions about right fielder, who returns to lineup in 9-4 victory over Rockies. Reed has big game. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catch-and-Release Helps Angels, 8-2 : Baseball: The Rangers' Gonzalez can't hold on to Salmon's 12th home run. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : Reluctant Star : Pippen Recoils From the Swirl Surrounding Jordan, Yet He Still Wants to Be Like Mike By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Safety in Numbers : But Alaska Plan Will Call for Killing of Fewer Wolves By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Open Book on U.S. Open By Jim Murray
NBA FINALS NOTES : It Was a Long Game, but Was It a Great One? By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Linebacker Banks of Giants Signs With Redskins From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS / WIMBLEDON : Agassi and Navratilova Get a Break in Seedings From Associated Press
Clippers Talk to Weiss, Musselman By Scott Howard-cooper
What They Like Best Is Consistency By Danny Robbins
Kamau Stops Mexico's Avendano With Second-Round Combination From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Guard Is Down for Major Injuries : Boxing: Insurance coverage usually proves inadequate when fighters have to be hospitalized. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Dan and Dave Are Together on TV, but They Will Not Meet in Oregon By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Farrell Under Microscope Tonight By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Ozzie Canseco Quits Triple-A Team Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Webster Doing Plenty in Reserve Role By Maryann Hudson
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Lose Van Slyke for Six to Eight Weeks From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fielder Hammers Indians Again From Associated Press
Johnson Gets 15 Strikeouts Associated Press
LOCAL NOTES : Garrison-Jackson Will Join Dukes for at Least Half of TeamTennis Season
Surfers Set for Huntington Beach By Mike Reilley
Ryan's Farewell Tour Derailed by Injuries : Baseball: Texas Ranger decries his misfortune and wonders whether he will pitch again. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mendoza Has His Reputation on the Line Every Single Season : Baseball: Palm Springs manager's batting average was the inspiration for the zone that signals mediocrity in the majors. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marcus Jones
Ducks to Wait to Name a Coach By Robyn Norwood
Fun, Loud and Clear : Selaco's Hearing-Impaired Players Enjoy Competing in L.A. Watts Summer Games By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIF Tries to Rebound From a Bad Situation By Eric Shepard
Kellee Booth
About 300,000 World Cup Tickets Sold By Julie Cart
Salsa Is Adding Spice to Southland Soccer : Start-up franchise: The team appears to have a realistic outlook on its role in the sports scene. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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