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What happened on June 18, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Action': Pumping Irony : Heavy on parody, 'Last Action Hero' doesn't live up to its potential. Its asset-- Schwarzenegger--is one of its problems. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION Taking a New Road: The NBC summer drama "Route... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Uninspired 'Once Upon a Forest' Covers Old Ground By Charles Solomon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pete Townshend at MTV Speed : *** PETE TOWNSHEND "PsychoDerelict," Atlantic. By Mike Boehm
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Inconsistent Fabio No Symphonie By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Today At Afi Festival By Michael Wilmington, \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
Today At Afi Festival By Peter Rainer, \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
Today At Afi Festival By Kevin Thomas, \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Ballerina' Is Winsome Musical for Kids By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : The Ticking Bomb of Terrorism By Martin Zimmerman
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cop Shoot Cop on Target at Bogart's By Jonathan Gold
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs and More Dinosaurs By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bonanza for Fans of the King of the Jungle By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Pilots' 'Core' Tops Mainstream Acts By Dennis Hunt
The 'Story' Behind the Music of Ritchie Valens By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
National Video Rentals : 'Gentleman' Fends Off 'River's' Rush By Dennis Hunt
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Love Calls' With Grace and Delirium By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Performances Power 'World of Mirth'
Shelly Berman's the Reason to See 'Love'
Gidget Meets Hitchcock at 'Psycho Beach' By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'See How They Run' a Hilarious Farce
Shakespeare: Man of His Words By T.H. Mcculloh
KTTV Hopes to Wake Up L.A. With 'Day' : News Show to Focus on City With Quirky Man-on-the-Street Coverage By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH PETE TOWNSHEND : 'What Did We Do With the Future?' By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Color Barney Green After EMI Records Group Deal : Children's recordings: The purple dinosaur's 'multi-year, multi-album' deal is for 'seven figures,' firm's CEO says. Barney's first album is due in August. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerusalem Mayor Does the Hollywood Shuffle : Campaign: Teddy Kollek visits L.A. to drum up support for the Israeli capital's Cinematheque, the film and TV school and his 7th mayoral bid. By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Last Giant' a Coltrane Audio History By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Musical Style of France's Claude Sautet : Movies: Director sets his latest, 'Un Coeur en Hiver,' in the world of music out of his deep love for the work of Maurice Ravel. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orchestra Sets Plans for Fall Concert Series
CBS to Rerun 'Darkness' on Eve of Violence Talks
Master Chorale Sets Programs for New Season
Natural Progression : Peruvian Ensemble Celebrates Cultural Mix of Ancient, Modern Music at San Juan Library By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's the 'Tales' End of a Long Wait for Director : Theater: The Laguna Youth troupe's Joe Lauderdale finally gets a chance to bring Judy Blume's story of a 'fourth-grade nothing' to his stage. By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Notch for Infinity : KRTH Acquisition Continues Radio Group Owner's Trend By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Douglas Jr. Leads Retiree Health Benefit Fight : Aviation: Son of aircraft firm's founder says organization of 1,600 he has formed is suing to block termination of their coverage. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Anxiety : Psychiatrists See Drop in Status as Roles Shift By Alexei Barrionuevo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Children, Start Your Lollipops! \o7 Reuters \f7
Struggling Airlines Find No Summer Lift : Earnings: Investors retreat as American predicts lower second-quarter profit. Travelers may see aggressive fare cuts. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overall U.S. Trade Deficit Grows Wider : Commerce: Recession in partner nations hurts demand for exports. Gap had been expected to shrink in April. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Conversion Panel Lifts Off : Aerospace: Group will help businesses switch from military work. Loans for commercial applications are awarded. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government Denounces Scripps-Sandoz Deal : Biotech: It calls the plan a 'dangerous exception' and threatens to take away the lab's exclusive rights to discovery patents. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Late Buying Lifts Dow 10.24; Yields Doze : Market Overview
Potential Home Buyers in State Deep in Gloom : Poll: Only 13% believe California's economy will improve by year-end. And only three in 20 now see a house as an investment. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bancomer Boosts Mexican Stocks From Reuters
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
TV Stations at Deadline on Cable Choice : Television: Many broadcasters have yet to decide whether to join. Fees are a sticking point. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOMY : U.S. Productivity Down; Jobless Claims Flat : Economy: First-quarter output dip ends a two-year run-up. Experts disagree on what it means. From Associated Press
Analysts Still See Robust Earnings Despite the Moans By Tom Petruno
'Last Action Hero' Proves a Tempting Target By Alan Citron
Deals
Tv Facts
Stacking Up Sales
MTV Conquers Europe; Russian Front Next : Media: The video music channel is in 46 million homes overseas and may soon surpass all U.S. cable outlets abroad. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Names Senior VP and Music Man for Australia
FINANCIAL SERVICES : Eureka Cos. Offering Small Firms Growth Plans, Help in Finding Capital Compiled by James S. Granelli Times staff writer
Better Jobs Picture for '93, Economists Say : Outlook: Chapman forecasters warn that county employment growth could drop in 1994. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knott's Will Cut Price for Southland Residents : Theme park: Adults will save $6 on admission from Monday to July 31. Senior citizens, children won't get discounts. By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Banker Reunion Compiled by James S. Granelli Times staff writer
Petrominerals Plans to Acquire N.M. Firm to Help in Diversifying
ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS : Alpha Microsystems Posts $29,000 Profit for 1st Fiscal Quarter
NEWS
LETTERS : Story on Amgen Stock Sales Draws Official's Criticism
Warren Christopher
Goldwater on Gays in Military
Dividing California
Norton Simon
Frances Lear on the Media
Freeway Landscaping
Clinton
Some in Army, Marines Would Bar Women From Combat Roles By John Lancaster, THE WASHINGTON POST
White House Panel Favors Loggers Over Spotted Owl : Environment: Memo proposes cutting as much timber as possible within legal limits. Some logging would be permitted in the bird's reserves. By Tom Kenworthy, THE WASHINGTON POST
Hundreds Pay Respects at John Connally Rites Associated Press
Task Force on Sex Abuse by Priests Urged From Associated Press
Mrs. Clinton's Brother to Wed Boxer's Daughter Reuters
Callers Turn In Neighbors as Warsaw Police Hunt Killer Associated Press
Harry McKnight Jr.; Led L.A. Council of Churches
Donald E. Lee; Former Leader of Southland Grocers' Assn.
Vera Neumann; Scarf, Sportswear Designer
Clinton Runs Into Warm Welcome From Soldiers Reuters
RIDING PREGNANT: Knott's Berry Farm is slashing some of... By Jim Washburn and Barbie Ludovise and Jerry Hicks
WHERE TO SAY 'I DO': The search for the perfect wedding...
MOVING PICTURES: Coming soon to a city near you: more... By Gary Gorman
Limelight, Cameras, 'Action' for O.C. Boy : Movies: 'Hero' co-star Austin O'Brien is full partner in media blitz. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Local Governments' Needs at Heart of Budget Battle : Finances: As Prop. 13's legacy is realigned, Wilson runs into bipartisan flak on where to place spending burdens. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somalia Offensive Over, Is Success, Clinton Says : Africa: U.N. action crushed Aidid's military power, President says. Troops' hunt for warlord continues. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$10.5-Billion Space Lab Supported by Clinton : Aerospace: McDonnell Douglas in Huntington Beach welcomes word that he'll ask Congress for funds. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepsi Case Was Quick to Tamper With Public Mind : Products: Surreal and illogical, it spread faster and farther than other scares. 'Bizarre,' one official says. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : President Sends Message He's Back on Track By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Finds No Evidence of Contaminated Pepsi Cans By Ronald Ostrow and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton to Call for $10.5-Billion Orbiting Lab By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Points to Key Policy Gains : White House: A confident President says actions abroad, economic upturn show 'America's on the move.' Press conference is designed to put troubles behind him. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : City and County Needs Are Focus of Budget Battle By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vance-Owen Plan Victim of Talks on Bosnia Peace By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Freuds of the Fairways : U.S. Open offers high stakes for pros and the psychologists, swing doctors who sharpen their game. For golf gurus, a winner can mean lucrative spinoffs selling books, videos to an eager public. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unpaid Bills Exacerbate Rescue Unit Budget Straits By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going in Circles : 'Ferrisnaut' Trying to Break His Own Record By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pou Back in Custody, Faces Added Charges : Military: Air Force deserter and escapee surrenders in San Diego. He had been hiding out in the mountains. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspin Urges Bases Panel to Not Alter Closure List : Pentagon: Defense secretary tells commission that too many revisions would affect preparedness. Outside testimony ends and board must make recommendations by July 1. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Regents Approve Early Retirements to Curb Layoffs By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Senate OKs Bid for Majority Vote on State Budget : Legislature: Voters would be asked to lower the two-thirds requirement for approval of the spending plan. Bill's sponsor predicts tough going in Assembly. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Proud Papa' Defends Base Closings Ritual By James Bornemeier
Japanese Travelers to Learn U.S. Slang Associated Press
Miyazawa Warns Against Disrupting Summit By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ETHNIC DISCORD : For Turkish Kurds, Prospects of a Bloody Summer By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arrest Aidid? Legal Issues Confront U.N. : Justice: Charges against the Somali warlord are being prepared. But trial procedures are unclear. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serb-Croat Dispute Over Krajina a Potential Powder Keg : Balkans: The Serbian-held region of Croatia holds a vote this weekend. It could lead to bloody warfare. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nigerian Groups Demand Dictator Relinquish Power From Associated Press
Russia, Ukraine to Split Black Sea Fleet Down the Middle : Military: The accord holds promise of calming angry crews. Yeltsin also offers security guarantees on nuclear arms. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Rejects Attempts to Cut Aid Package for Russia By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti President Confident of His Return to Power : Caribbean: Ousted leader Aristide says embargo will bring back democracy. But he acknowledges sanctions will hurt nation's poor. By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : AUSTRIA : U.S. Slams Human Rights 'Renegades' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Second Group of Haitian Refugees With HIV Flown Out of Cuba From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Interim Regime Presents Problems From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Parties Temporarily Bury the Hatchet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Senate OKs Campaign Reforms, Spending Caps By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Connally Buried, Bullet Pieces Intact The Washington Post
Probe Clears Justice Dept. of Defrauding Computer Firm : Inquiry: Special counsel finds 'no credible evidence' that the agency conspired to steal Inslaw's software. The dispute dates to 1982. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Official Pleads Guilty in HUD Corruption Probe By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attempted Murder Suspect, 17, Recaptured Associated Press
Committee on Sex Abuse by Priests Set Up From Associated Press
Gov. Sundlun Settles Paternity Suit, Will Pay for College From Associated Press
New AMA President Named Associated Press
43% Surveyed Say Press Is Unfair to Clinton : Politics: The media also has been too quick to judge, 45% say. But a large share of the public still thinks President's sagging popularity is his own fault. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Struck by Car Dies Unexpectedly
Death of Man and 2 Children in House Fire Called a Murder-Suicide Associated Press
Left and Right Clash Over Parole Board : Appointment: Liberal Sen. Tom Hayden, once a radical anti-war activist, holds up approval of nominee John Rousselot, a conservative with a radical right-wing past. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inmate Convicted of Killing Man Who Vanished Associated Press
It's Eccentric as Clinton Adviser Suffers Roasting From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Rape Claims Called Unfounded From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : IMPERIAL BEACH : Missing Sailor Presumed Dead From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Less Wait for Films of Weight : Expanded Laemmle theaters in Encino will bring more foreign and intellectual movies to the Valley sooner. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Many Stages of a Festival : Seven theaters will offer two days of plays, revues and stand-up comedians in a North Hollywood celebration that also will feature the visual arts. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly for The Times
Canvases of Clay : An exhibit by former Glendale College students features nearly 100 works by 12 ceramists. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Tuning Up Young : At schools like the Philomusica studio in Tarzana, children learn about music and its masters at early ages. Teachers say they learn quickly, and the knowledge lasts. By Gordon Monson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Gordon Monson is a regular contributor to The Times
One Singer's Quest : Karen Gallinger chases those moments when 'the music is doing the driving.' She says it's more apt to occur in a jazz number. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes frequently about jazz for The Times
Realistic to Slightly Absurd : Drew Katzman's double-bill on a loss of humanity in the corporate world and brother-and-sister TV addicts opens tonight at Theatre West. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
Places of the Heart : The area has wedding sites for everyone from train lovers to traditionalists. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something New By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
When Less Is More By Michael Arkush
Biographies Strike a Chord : Young audiences gain musical insight into three prominent Americans in Nyna Shannon-Andersen's 'Legends.' By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
THEATER REVIEW : A Bar's Brash World of Small-Timers : Playwright Paul Hapenny's saloon serves up hangers-on, crazed gambling junkies and a tangle of con artists. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Gain From the Pain : Waxing takes hair growth of from one to two weeks as a base and a strong measure of courage because it is going to hurt. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Some Cool Savings : The Air Conditioning Exchange guides amateurs through the steps of installing a system while saving them big bucks. By Geri Cook
Helping Those in Need : Woman spearheads a party to which anyone can come by bringing a gift worth $10 or more for a homeless baby or child. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for Valley Life
Burbank Is an Open Book : A walk downtown will uncover a paradise for bookworms. Movie fans may also find some treasures from yesterday's stars. By Kathryn Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kathryn Baker is a regular contributor to Valley Life
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Making an Effort to Roar : The innovative 100 West at Glendale's Red Lion Hotel sometimes fulfills its aims in daring style. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life
BOOK REVIEW : The Certitudes of Life Thrive in Memphis : MEMPHIS AFTERNOONS: A Memoir \o7 by James Conaway\f7 ; Houghton Mifflin $21, 211 pages By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fear of Taggers Keeps People From Action; Importance of English
COOL POOS : Dad Deserves Comfort Clothes Made for Weekend Warriors and Prime-Time Potatos By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Choosing Dad's Gift, Remember What Father Knows Best By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype By Rose Apodaca
Lifestyles for Sale : Interiors: Want your home to say Old West or French country? To scream grunge? Easy. Just go out and buy an entire environment of coordinated home furnishings. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Styles With a Sizable Difference : Fashion: Retailers are tailoring clothes to fit the tastes and 'body types' of African-American women. Critics call such targeted marketing 'a dangerous thing.' By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Behind The Scenes : Visionaries See Some Dandy Looks Come Out of Chanel at Sneak Peek in Newport By Rose Apodaca
Fresh Talent : California's Newest Menswear Designers Break Out Easy Linens, 'Brady Bunch' Velours and Clingy Knits By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting to the Bottom of the Bell Without Getting Caught in the Fray By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Listen Up, Baby: There's a Bib of History Under That Chinny-Chin-Chin By John Morell
Specialty Shops Keep the Needs of Average Petites in Perfect Proportion By Phyllis Palone Sturman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Latest in Sci-Finery By Betty Goodwin
Sui Shows Some Street-Smarts By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Polnesian Pareo . . . It's a Wrap By Sharon Cohoon
A Reluctant Contender in the Quest for Everlasting Youth By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rights Panel Hears Plans to Create Inner-City Jobs By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Larry Hodgson was in the Peace Corps in Paraguay, he... By Michael Krikorian
Nugget of Hope for Homeless
Firing Wildly on Immigration : Grand jury's call for moratorium is ill-conceived
CONSUMER WATCH : Openness Under Fire
A Pick-Me-Up for L.A. Schools : Good news: federal funding, plus on-site decisions on how to use it
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Some Planning, and Some Luck
Is Aidid Really an Ogre--or Is He Just 'Our' Ogre? : Somalia: The U.S.-U.N. view is not shared by many locals. Which side is to be believed? By Jack L. Davies, \o7 Jack L. Davies is a management consultant based in Munich, Germany, who has worked in Somalia for the past decade. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE INNER CITY : Back to Basics on Enterprise Zones : The Clinton Administration has turned a good idea into a half-baked recipe for failure. By Barry A. Sanders, \o7 Barry A. Sanders, a Los Angeles attorney, is a co-chairman of RLA (Rebuild L.A.). \f7
The Thorn in Clinton's Side Is Institutional : Congress: The power of the Senate to frustrate a President goes back to Washington's time. Today's media attention only adds to the ego factor. By Ross K. Baker, \o7 Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University and frequent visitor to Congress. \f7
Will Pasadenans Tax Themselves for Books? : Libraries: To keep its system open, the city proposes an annual household levy of about $20, which needs a two-thirds 'yes' vote. By Digby Diehl, \o7 Digby Diehl is the literary correspondent for ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" and a member of the Save Pasadena's Libraries committee. \f7
* Richard Minasian; High School Athletic Director
Obituaries
Obituaries
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : President Clinton's Fiscal Plan
Boland Watches as Roberti Embraces District Breakup Cause By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here is Spot's chance to show her stuff. On Saturday, the...
He's in a Select Circle : Stunt: If he succeeds in breaking his Ferris wheel-riding record, Jeff Block will be hanging around--and around and around--throughout the county fair. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Wins Legal Fight With City Over Jail : Courts: Judge finds that Sheriff Gates never housed maximum-security prisoners at Theo Lacy. Decision may clear way for further expansion there. Orange mayor says city is 'outraged.' By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Faces Criminal Probe Over Skunk Deaths By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irvine Man Plans to Leave 'Em With a Smile--and a Hip By Dana Parsons
2 of 4 Newport Chief Finalists Are From O.C. : Police: Buena Park and Woodland chiefs are joined by the county undersheriff and an assistant sheriff in San Diego. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Fired in Sex Scandal Fights to Make a Comeback By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Block Seeks to Take Over Transit Police Operations : Law enforcement: MTA officials say sheriff's budget woes are sparking interest in cash-rich agency. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Executives Give Mixed Report on Minority Hiring : Jobs: They say gains have been made with blacks and women, but Latinos and others are poorly represented. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$20-Million Present for L.A. Schools : Education: The money will come from a federal grant and a program sponsored by a coalition of businesses. The funds will be used to upgrade math and science classes. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Riordan Weighs Overtime LAPD Pay : Police: Mayor-elect says using money instead of comp time may be the best way to put more officers on the streets. Source of funds is unclear. By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Cars Get a Push From City : Transportation: Officials want to take over historic Angels Flight railway project from a developer. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Ex-LAPD Officer Loses Bid for New Murder Trial
LOS ANGELES : AIDS Facility Opens in Downtown Area
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Baleen Whale Fossil Unearthed, Moved By Anna Cekola
SEAL BEACH : City Votes to Buy New Street Sweeper
El Modena Student Gets National Honor By Debra Cano
IRVINE : Single Moms Ready for College Challenge By Shelby Grad
PASADENA : Library Tax Proposal Goes Before Voters Tuesday
Licentious? A Culver City court reporter's personalized... By Steve Harvey
Hanging Out at Tiffany's By Al Martinez
LOS ANGELES : 5-Year-Old Girl Crushed at Union Station Identified
Aliso Viejo : Clinics Reopen on Anniversary of Fire By Anna Cekola
San Juan Capistrano : Water Rate Increase of 12% Approved By Len Hall
Countywide : GOP Congressmen to Host Town Meeting By Dave Lesher
LOS ANGELES : DWP Employees Union Calls for Strike Vote
VAN NUYS : Prosecutors Win Round in Menendez Murder Trial
CLAREMONT : Quadruplets on Way to College Together
Bay Watch
GARDEN GROVE : Health Van Once Again Is on a Roll By Helaine Olen
ANAHEIM : 300 Attend Official Opening of Arena By Terry Spencer
ANAHEIM : Opponents of Disney Resort Plan Petition By Matt Lait
Bills for County Air Rescues Go Unpaid : Budget: Funding to save helicopter unit was to come in part from charges to users. But only seven have made full payment. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Woman Selected as Top Federal Public Defender in L.A. Office : Justice: Maria Stratton will supervise 38 attorneys representing defendants who cannot afford to hire counsel. She calls the appointment 'a dream come true.' By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
ANAHEIM : Body of Man Swept Away in River Found By Greg Hernandez
YORBA LINDA : Moves to Regulate Cable Firm Begin By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Free Paint Available for Covering Graffiti
SANTA ANA : Man Found Shot to Death in Alley By Greg Hernandez
SANTA ANA : 2 Men Tried to Rob Smugglers, Police Say
Court Asked to Void Guilty Pleas : Judiciary: Those accepted by a municipal judge who is accused of depriving defendants of their constitutional rights should be thrown out, the ACLU says. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Boyfriend Is Charged in Girl's Slaying By Rene Lynch and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$20-Million Gift Benefits Math, Science Classes : Education: The money will come from a federal grant and a program sponsored by a coalition of businesses. The funds will be used to upgrade courses. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Riordan Weighs LAPD Overtime Pay : Transition: Mayor-elect does not specify where money would come from. He is quick to assure Valley business leaders the area will not be neglected. By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Seeking Use of Less Jarring 'Speed Humps' By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 23-Karat Find for Prospector : Gold: A novice discovers a 12.8-ounce chunk in the Acton area. It could be worth as much as $13,000; he trades it for mining gear. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION HILLS : Historical Society to Interview Residents By Carmen Valencia
SAN FERNANDO : Police Dog's Ready to Call It a Career By Carmen Valencia
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : License Move May Result in Wedding Blues
VAN NUYS : Dads Remembered During Celebration By Jeff Schnaufer
NORTHRIDGE : Sign-Wearing Woman Gets What She Wants By Jeff Schnaufer
VAN NUYS : Group Vows to Fight Day-Care Center Plan By Jeff Schnaufer
SHERMAN OAKS : Schools Leader Touts LEARN Reforms By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Judge Orders Trial in Double Fratricide By Thom Mrozek
PACOIMA : County Raises Rent for Airport Hangars By Aaron Curtiss
RESEDA : Home for Aging Troubled by Financial Woes By Jill Leovy
BURBANK : Developer Seeks Assessment District By Ed Bond
BURBANK : Applicants Sought for Traffic Panel By Ed Bond
BURBANK : New Transportation Panel Proposed By Ed Bond
CALABASAS : City's Dial-a-Ride Program to Expand By Kurt Pitzer
AGOURA HILLS : School Office Repairs Ahead of Schedule By Susan Byrnes
HIDDEN HILLS : Official Who Fought Housing Project Quits By Kurt Pitzer
CHATSWORTH : Lunchtime Shuttle Plan Considered By Jill Leovy
GLENDALE : State Adds Funding for College Library By Tommy Li
Workers Voice Support for Oil Pipeline Plan By Leonard N. Fleming, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer Loses Bid for New Trial : Courts: Judge finds no juror misconduct in murder conviction of Robert Von Villas five years ago. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Women Report Blades in Car Seats By Julie Fields and Julie Tamaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth, 17, Falls From Moving Truck, Dies
Champion Boxer Enters Plea of No Contest in Gallery Burglary By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Men Ordered to Stand Trial Over Series of Crimes in Antelope Valley By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heart Patient to Recover in Santa Clarita
Key Business Groups Oppose Elsmere Canyon Dump By Douglas Alger and Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley High School District Near Recovery, Fiscal Adviser Says : Finances: A just-approved budget is expected to lead to stability. But officials still expect a tough year. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Early Retirement Bonus Assailed By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Schools' Plan Would Let Bible Study Groups Meet in Classrooms : Education: Hart Union district leaders fashion the draft amid testimony from students, parents and others. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Coast Guard Rules, Boardings Anger Fishermen By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Layoffs of 27 County Firefighters Approved : Government: Supervisors also OK closure of four fire stations as funding cuts loom. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Pack Hearing to Support Oil Pipeline Plan : Ventura: Nearly 100 laborers--many of them unemployed--tell state officials that 171-mile project would create jobs. By Leonard N. Fleming, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers in Fillmore Stage 3rd Gang Raid By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
East Ventura County Edition : The Boys & Girls of Summer : Education: Youngsters whoop it up on the last day of school. Some teachers shed a tear while saying goodby. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Boys & Girls of Summer : Education: Emotions are mixed on the last day of school as youngsters welcome summer but hate saying goodby. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Sports Clubs Protest Fees to Use Fields By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonald's Again Seeks to Move Into Shopping Mall : Thousand Oaks: Chain failed before to locate in the Oakbrook center. Some residents say there are already enough restaurants in the complex. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Defendant, 16, Denies Firing Fatal Shot By Jeff Mcdonald
MOORPARK : City Accepts Grant to Fix Flood Channel By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : Arson Fire Consumes 50 Acres of Brush By Mack Reed
SANTA PAULA : City Poised to Lease Unocal Museum By Patrick Mccartney
SIMI VALLEY : Nurse's Aide Reports Finding Blade in Can By Mack Reed
THOUSAND OAKS : Homeless Man Held After Brush Fire By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : Furniture Stolen From Storage Yard By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : 2 More Find Knife Blades in Car Seats By Julie Fields
Crime Stoppers Seeks Suspect in Robberies By Doug Mcclellan
Man Files Lawsuit Against Restaurant By Jeff Mcdonald
Man Denied Parole for '79 Triple Murder By Jeff Mcdonald
Works Bill Includes Projects in County By Alan C. Miller
Trash Agencies Back Single Authority By Sara Catania
Ojai Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Ice Pick Stabbing : Courts: Ryan Burchell agrees to the lesser charge to avoid risk of a murder conviction. He faces up to 14 years in prison. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Chambers of Commerce Oppose Planned Santa Clarita Landfill By Jonathan Gaw and Douglas Alger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Redondo to Temper Measure Covering Gifts to Officials : Ethics: Proposal for strict ban on nearly everything is rejected in a split vote. Instead, the city attorney will draft a less restrictive measure. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pregnant and Raising a Toddler, She Keeps Her Graduation Goal By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Jeer, Union Cheers Pipeline Plan : Public hearings: Neighbors fear oil spills and other environmental hazards. Labor organization officials say jobs should be the main concern. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Treading Water : Stranded Russian Sailors Enjoy U.S. Hospitality but Yearn to Go Home By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PLATINUM HITS : Finding inspiration in the past, photographers give new texture to an old vision. By Mary Helen Berg
SPORTS
Angels Find a Stopper in Worst Way : Baseball: Juan Gonzalez drives in eight runs in Rangers' 18-2 victory. Chili Davis mops up with two hitless innings. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Under Can Do Wonders : Golf: Hoch, Sindelar and Parry weren't expecting much, but they share first-round lead at Baltusrol. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : On Comeback Trail, Cason Races to Front By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And if Bradley Were a Bowler, They'd Say He Was Jordanesque By Danny Robbins
Fratello Leaving NBC to Coach Cavaliers \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
While the World's Best Are Golfing, ABC Goes Rolfing By Larry Stewart
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Scott Told to Take Long Way Back By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Steinbrenner Eyes Greener Pastures \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Replacement Grass Goes on Road By Maryann Hudson
Chili Coolly Shuts Down Rangers : Angels: However, Davis' two-inning stint comes after 18 Texas runs. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Olerud Streak Reaches 22 as the Blue Jays Roll \o7 From Associated Press\f7
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Swift Is Close to Perfect \o7 From Associated Press\f7
SWIMMING : Mariniuk Fast, Not Worried By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waves Carry Pribram on a Dream Trip By Mike Reilley
Oh No: Triple Bogey on 10th Hole Helps Turn Good Start Into a 76 By Mal Florence
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Owners of Three Peat Bullish About Future in Breeders' Cup By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTSCOPE : Mira Costa, North Torrance Volleyball Players Are Honored
In the Long Run, Peninsula's Minami Likes His Chances : Track: Despite modifying his training, the senior says he will be in top form for the 3,200 event at the state meet. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Players Draw First-Round Opponents at Wimbledon By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MINOR LEAGUES / GARY KLEIN : Catcher Lopez Took Advice to Heart and Plate By Gary Klein
Court Is in Session for Top Players : Basketball: Summer season not only gives players a chance to work on their games, but college coaches an opportunity to evaluate talent. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Race Attracts Runners With Special Calling : Trans-America: Entrants will run 64 days, from Huntington Beach to New York City. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw Is Cleared of Rules Violations : Boys' basketball: Investigation into allegations that transfers did not meet residence eligibility requirements finds no evidence of wrongdoing. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Owners Vote to Expand the Playoffs : Baseball: They still can't reach decision on who plays whom and where for best-of-five first round of postseason. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phoenix Running Out of Options : Game 5: Suns haven't found a way to stop Jordan, who is averaging 43 points and has Bulls on the verge of a third consecutive title. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Trampling by Pavin By Jim Murray
Ex-Troy Standout to Play for CCI
Gilman, 13, Leads Area Swimmers in Meet of Champions By Theresa Munoz
Berganio Struggles to a 74, Singer Shoots 77 in U.S. Open By Steve Elling
Calkins Wins 2 Events in National Swim Meet
1993 TIMES BASEBALL: All-Ventura County Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Coach Made Playoffs Simi Valley's Turf : Mike Scyphers: He earns honor a third time. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES BASEBALL: All-Ventura County Team : PLAYER & PITCHER OF THE YEAR : Charged-Up Battery : Kevin Nykoluk: Simi Valley catcher packed an offensive wallop and provided solid defense. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES BASEBALL: All-Ventura County Team : PLAYER & PITCHER OF THE YEAR : Charged-Up Battery : Bill Scheffels: Getting outs was in with the unflappable Simi Valley right-hander. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES BASEBALL: All-Ventura County Team
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Pep Talk Had a Championship Ring to It : Mike Maio: He inspires ECR to school's first title. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : PLAYER & PITCHER OF THE YEAR : Pitcher Perfect : Jeff Suppan: Red Sox came calling after Crespi right-hander delivered on mound and at plate. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : PLAYER & PITCHER OF THE YEAR : Pitcher Perfect : Randy Wolf: Perfect game in playoffs highlighted El Camino Real left-hander's strong finish. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : FIRST-TEAM ROSTER
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : All-Valley Second-Team Roster
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : All-Ventura County First-Team Roster
1993 TIMES: All-Valley Baseball Team : All-Ventura County Second-Team Roster
Thurston Quits as Moorpark's Softball Coach By Paige A. Leech
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