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What happened on June 25, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Just Say Yes to Progressive Rock : Pop: Keyboardist Rick Wakeman, on a career-reaffirming tour that stops at the Coach House, pines for the old days. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Magic Makes 'Beauty' Come Alive for Kids By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Actors Keep 'Tales' on Target By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Sleepless': An Affair to Remember : Movie review: Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks shine in Nora Ephron's romantic comedy that almost makes us forget our modern-day cynicism. By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : No Menace, but No Macaulay Either : In the Era of 'Home Alone,' 'Dennis' Is Agreeably Low-Key By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Lush 'Orlando' Makes Its Point Once Too Often By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'House of Cards' Has Moments but Falls By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Peking' Bursting With Feminist Wit By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Oyster Bliss at Schmick's in Pasadena By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Caught in the Excess of 'Death!' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blockbuster Ousting Playboy Tapes From Music Plus By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : 'janet.' Keeps Stewart From No. 1 Seat By Dennis Hunt
A 'Vintage' Showcase of Moby Grape's Vitality By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'400 Blows' Captures Life, Art of Truffaut By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Improbable Pairings Pay Off at JVC Fest By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Today At Afi Festival \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
TV REVIEWS : 'Johnny Bago' Not Ready for Prime Time By Howard Rosenberg
TV REVIEWS : Bland Response to 'Stop the Church' By Robert Koehler
'Extreme' Assault on LAPD Unit : Television: The story inspired by the infamous Special Investigation Section depicts a bunch of Dirty Harrys with malice. It is an example of excessive dramatic license. By Howard Rosenberg
Q&A : 'I'm Just . . . Best Friend-ish' : Q&A with Rosie O'Donnell: Madonna's pal in 'League' and a 'Seattle' sidekick to Meg Ryan, she'll be yabba-dabba-doing as Betty next year in the live-action 'Flintstones.' By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'What Ever Happened to That Gap-Toothed Guy?' : Television: David Letterman leaves NBC tonight for rival CBS, which may be why he isn't getting the 'Cheers' farewell treatment. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Director Sally Potter Defies Boundaries in 'Orlando' : Film: The story about a man who becomes a woman may be more than an art-house hit. It has picked up 14 awards and was No. 1 in London its opening week. By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington to Present a Show Worthy of Lincoln : Exhibit: 'The Last Best Hope of Earth' will be the largest assembly of his material ever mounted and the biggest show ever for the library. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Politics Mixes With Music to Help Save the Children : Telethon: New Jack Swing and the New World Order join forces for a child-immunization drive at UCLA's Royce Hall. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fame and Billy Childs Finally Meeting By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals : Fans Are 'Forever' True to Gibson By Dennis Hunt
Art Class Offered on 'Ancient Americas'
Gladys Knight to Perform Tonight at Anaheim Benefit By Buddy Seigal
Saxophone's Prodigal Son : After Career Change, Tom Margitan Returns to First Love--Jazz By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Symphony: 2nd Chance for Grant By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
A New Screen Idol : Key Investor Pulls Levers in Interactive Game Industry By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Chief Named for Smith Barney Shearson : Finance: The appointment of Wall Street investment banker Robert Greenhill may boost clout of new company. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Sets Aside Airwaves for Revolutionary Wireless Plan : Technology: PCS--personal communications services--could eventually be as portable and unobtrusive as a wristwatch. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Brands Investors Paint a Rosy Picture By Tom Petruno
Crown Books : Pitchman Fired in Family Feud : Retail: Robert Haft is ousted by his father, two weeks after he and his mother were given pink slips at the controlling firm. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Personal Income Increases for 6th Consecutive Month : Economy: Although growth is anemic, the savings rate is higher. Analysts still see nation in a half-speed recovery. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Rebounds from Selloff; Yields Drop : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and \f7
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fiber-Optic Ring Planned for San Diego : Communications: Time Warner's 60-mile cable would enable businesses to circumvent Pacific Bell's network. From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Controversial Workers' Comp Ruling Upheld by State Board By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Procter & Gamble Says It Will Cut Worldwide Employment : Jobs: But it dismisses as speculation a report that as many as 10,000 workers could be laid off. Buyouts will be offered. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bid to Lower Tariffs, Trade Barriers Gets Nowhere From The Washington Post
MCI, Sprint Match AT&T Checks By Denise Gellene
Company Town : PentAmerica's Nunnari Rolls Dice Again By Alan Citron
* Film: It's safe to predict that no one will get devoured... By James Bates
Tv Facts
Stacking Up Sales
ICM'S Wiatt Named to USC Advisory Board
Senate Aide, Lawyer Tabbed for FCC Posts : Communications: The key regulatory agency will oversee explosion of new technology in the industry. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Devices Put on Fast Track : Health: The FDA will speed up the evaluation process for technologies with lifesaving potential. Orange County manufacturers greet the news with cautious enthusiasm. By Marlene Cimons and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Odetics, Digital to Produce Data Retrieval System : Automation: Anaheim-based firm will make robotic arms to access a cartridge library manufactured by the computer products giant. The announcement boosted the local company's stock. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brokerage Tells Plan to Rescue Failed Project : Finance: Firm that helped sell elderly on Hill Williams' real estate deal that collapsed wants to revive it. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Lusty Named President of Jadtec
Restaurant Group to Yank Ad, Apologize : Courts: Altered version of Red Lobster logo was used in attack by rival Coco's. Resulting suit cited trademark violation. By Anne Michaud and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fluor Daniel Wins Pact to Monitor Toxic Waste Work
Club Seeks Chapter 11 Protection : Finance: Coto Valley owners seek to block foreclosure pending sale of conference center, lease of equestrian facilities used during Olympics. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Database Project: Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Newport Law Firm Gets License to Open Office in Vietnam Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Burlington Contract: Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
NEWS
Riordan
School Voucher Initiative
Helping Felons
Health Care Reform
Venice Duck Kill
Villains
UCLA School of Public Health
Illegal Immigration
Boston Police Leader Quits; Eyes Mayor's Post Associated Press
FEELING AT HOME: There's a retirement dinner tonight for... By Jerry Hicks and Mark Platte and Mark Landsbaum
SUMMERTIME NEWS: The Valley can be a happening spot...
FRIENDLIER SKIES: After a plunge in traffic last year... By Gary Gorman
Swen Swenson; Dancer on Broadway, Film, TV
Wilson Defends Budget as Best for Schools, Safety By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Dark Matter Mystery : Scientists say planets, stars and gases do not account for all the gravity in the universe. Something else must be out there. But finding it is not easy when researchers cannot even prove it exists. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Diploma Honors Girl's Recovery, Teacher's Faith By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kurds Raid Turk Offices in Europe By Tamara Jones and Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eight Suspects Seized in Plot to Bomb U.N., Other N.Y. Targets : Terrorism: Alleged attack plans also focused on commuter tunnels and political figures. Two of those held may be linked to the trade center blast. By Robert L. Jackson and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brown's Oratory Deflates a 'Bloated' L.A. County : Finances: Denouncing supervisors as 'scalawags,' Speaker strikes a responsive chord in the Assembly. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Votes to Pull Plug on Super Collider By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer and Senate Aide to Be Nominated to FCC Posts : Communications: The key regulatory agency will oversee explosion of new technology in the industry. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Is Poised to OK Deficit Reduction Plan : Budget: Among other concessions, Democrats agree to restore about $9 billion in spending for Medicare. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Blocks Extradition of Irish Fugitive By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Votes to Scale Back March AFB : Defense: Action would mean the loss of nearly 2,600 military jobs. Installation would become a reserve facility. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Allow Cuts in General Assistance : Welfare: Advocates of poor decry state plan to permit decreases up to 27%. The move is meant to aid counties harmed in the budget battle. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Judge Gets Scolded for Rattling Scales of Justice By Paul Feldman
Ex-Health Official to Become AIDS Policy Chief By Marlene Cimons and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENVIRONMENT : British Columbia Opts for Wilderness Over Job-Rich Mine By Helen Maserati, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japan to Boost Aid to Developing Countries : Asia: Increase of more than 40% to $120 billion over five years shows Tokyo's interest in promoting stability. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousted Haiti Leader, Army Coup Chief Will Meet at U.N. Associated Press
Women's and Children's Rights Make Gains at U.N. Conference By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspin Backs Capability for 2 Wars at a Time : Defense: He rejects the 'win-hold-win' strategy proposed to allow deep military spending cuts. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Estonia Plans Apartheid for Russians, Yeltsin Says By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azerbaijan Strips Leader of Power Associated Press
Russian Premier Cancels U.S. Trip in High-Tech Arms Sales Dispute By Sonni Efron and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lugar Sees Clinton Retreat in Global Leadership By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terms for FBI Chief's Quitting Are Unresolved : Negotiations: Sessions reportedly indicated he was willing to resign. But his conditions were not acceptable to the Justice Department, sources say. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Letter of Warning Is Among Items Found in Suspect's Home : FBI raid: A canister of plaster of Paris and a book on electronic devices were also in Fares Khallafalla's New Jersey apartment. By Rick Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mail Bomb Attack Leaves Yale Computer Scientist in Critical Condition : Explosion: Authorities are investigating to see if there are links to blast that injured California genetics researcher earlier in the week. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irish Receive U.S. Envoy Reuters
Shuttle Crew Snags Satellite Despite 2 Loose Antennas Associated Press
FDA Puts Medical Devices on Fast Track : Health: The agency will speed up the evaluation process for technologies with life-saving potential. The move could cut approval time in half. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules for Malicious Prosecution Suits Are Eased by High Court By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Deficit Reduction Has Forced Change on Clinton : Budget: Nation's focus on the issue has gutted most of the President's economic plan. It has also reshaped the political debate. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosion Rocks Gas Plant in Louisiana Associated Press
Gov. Wilder of Virginia to Seek Robb Senate Seat From Associated Press
Scientists Reduce Estimate of Amazon Deforestation : Environment: But experts say impact on the balances of animal and plant systems may be worse than feared. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Arab-Americans File Claims Against Police By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Socialite Pleads Guilty to Role in Husband's Fraud Scheme By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Babbitt Rejects San Diego Zoo's Plans to Import Pair of Giant Pandas By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Resign Top Posts at O.C. Arts Center By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missile Work at Seal Beach Base to Get Ax By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Hails Taft Academic Decathlon Team By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Reached to Save Bluff Tops of Newport Bay By Marla Cone and Bob Elston, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Says Budget Meets 2 Top Needs : Legislation: Plan called best option for schools and safety. Assembly completes action on spending package. By Eric Bailey and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
A Fish Story : * There are a variety of places in the Valley and Ventura County where anglers can try their luck this summer. By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer on the Wild Side : * Themed Zoo Camp sessions give children of all ages a closer look at the animal kingdom. By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Heather W. Morgan is a regular contributor to Valley Life. \f7
Attention All You Shoppers : * Escape the heat, use your plastic, catch a movie or kill a few hours at area malls. Here's the scoop on San Fernando Valley complexes. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Off to Camp By Geri Cook
Fun for the Fourth : There's something for everyone in the Valley, from fireworks to a nature hike. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the Stars Are : * Celebrity seekers might try looking behind the counter at some local small businesses that are owned by big names. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times. \f7
How Weird Is My Valley? : You don't have to venture far for some off-the-beaten-track sightseeing spots. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Ending for Drama : * David Steen won acclaim for his debut play, 'A Gift from Heaven.' Five years later, he is involved in the movie version, being filmed in Agoura. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ray Loynd regularly covers theater for The Times. \f7
Where to Get Into the Swing : * Several area batting cages provide baseball and softball pitching machines. By R. Daniel Foster, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times.
DISCOVERIES : Taking a Stroll Through an Attic of Aviation By Lance Thompson
DISCOVERIES : Finding Underground Rock Legends By Steve Appleford
DISCOVERIES : A Place for Fast Action By Michael Arkush
The Horse Place : * The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is home to some major events and has just about everything a rider could want. By Kathryn Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Kathryn Baker writes regularly for Valley Life\f7
A Feast of Ethnic Festivals : * Diversity is on the menu at L.A. street fairs celebrating food and arts from France, Hawaii, Africa and beyond. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Taste of the World : * When visitors demand to be fed 'something we can't find back home,' try the Valley's diverse dining opportunities. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants weekly for Valley Life. \f7
BOOK REVIEW : The Parable of the Paper-Thin Marriage : THE PAPER ANNIVERSARY \o7 by Joan Wickersham\f7 ; Viking $21, 356 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Early Risers Club : What goes great with chili eggs and coffee? Combat boots, of course By Maureen Sajbel
A Claim to Fame : Community: Whether he is or he isn't kin to President Clinton, Leon Ritzenthaler has given his town something to talk about besides its trees and (lack of) sewers. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashion's True Grit : A Spare-Me-the-Details Trend Toward Plain, Even Stark Dressing All but Screams '80s Backlash By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
For Town and Country By Paul Dean
Directory : Need extra pampering? These hotel salons offer 'the works' and then some. By Andrea Heiman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peace of Mind for Only $10? What a Deal By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simple Clothes, Complex Hairdos By Betty Goodwin
'Sleepless' Night Leaves 'Em Happy By Bill Higgins
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype By Rose Apodaca
Summertime Hues : What's Black Or White And Hot All Over? Clingy Couture Gives Off Glimpses Of Cool Skin For Sultry Nights
Rendezvous for Two Singles Out Winners and Losers in Dating Game By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
Razors Put Unmanageable Hair on the Cutting Straight-Edge By Judy Artunian
Birkenstocks Bounce Back, and Now a New Generation of Peaceniks Can Sock Away By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Good Choice for Immigration
PASADENA WATCH : Civic Spirit Wins One
Fighting Fire With Smoke
Suddenly There's Some Give in Haiti : Generals are feeling the sanctions pinch
The Subtle Violence Against the Disabled : Health care: Budget crises offer one more 'excuse' to mistreat people who are seen as a problem; is euthanasia next? By Laura Remson Mitchell, \o7 Laura Remson Mitchell, who has multiple sclerosis, is a Los Angeles-based policy analyst, consultant and writer specializing in disability and health-care issues. \f7
It's Sunset for the Old Order in the Land of the Rising Sun : Japan: The governing party may seek self-preservation in an agenda that's less pro-West, more challenging to U.S. policy. By David Arase, \o7 David Arase, assistant professor of politics at Pomona College, was a visiting scholar this year at UC Berkeley's Institute of East Asian Studies. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON SMOKING : Bans Alone Won't Win the War : Raise the federal tax $2 per pack and watch the market shrink 23%; even better, teens will be priced out of starting. By Jack Nicholl, \o7 Jack Nicholl was the campaign manager for Proposition 99, the tobacco-tax increase passed by California voters in 1988. He is a partner in the Los Angeles political consulting firm of Siegel & Nicholl and continues his tobacco-tax work in other states. and \f7
Requiem for a Volunteer By Al Martinez
An Angeleno's best friend: It's generally a car. But no... By Steve Harvey
If it's true that country music is more popular than ever...
La Espanola, a tiny takeout deli featuring an array of... By Michael Krikorian
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Panel Explosion
The California Budget: Local Impact : Riordan Returns to Confront Harsh Realities : City Hall: Mayor-elect studies key appointments and the overhaul of his 85-member staff. State budget plan leaves him with at least a $30-million shortfall. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The California Budget: Local Impact : ANALYSIS : Counties Fight State in Modern Tax Revolt By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The California Budget: Local Impact : Cuts Could Be Costly, Assessor Says : County: If his office loses a proposed 25% of its budget, Hahn warns, millions in tax revenues won't be collected. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Some Reopen, Other Stores Caught in Red Tape : Recovery: Eight 7-Elevens lost in riots get back in business. Activists, however, point up the hardships that many Korean-American grocers face in rebuilding. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The California Budget: Local Impact : 'School Clusters' Set Up as Part of Major District Overhaul By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Alatorre Appointed as Head of Transit Agency
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Council OKs Plans for Drug Treatment House
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Owners of 6 Sites Asked to Pay for Toxic Cleanup
Countywide : Heat Wave Something of Washout By David Reyes
LOS ANGELES : Bradley Signs Ban on Restaurant Smoking
AIDS in Los Angeles County : Patient characteristics for L.A. County AIDS cases reported in May:
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.\f7 \o7 Michael E. Shapiro, director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, spoke at the First Interstate World Center on Wednesday. His remarks were sponsored by Town Hall of California. From his address:\f7
Countywide : Closures Planned for Santa Ana Freeway
WEST COVINA : Landfill Owners Sue City to Keep Dump Open
LOS ANGELES : Council Delays Action on Street Vendors
TEMPLE CITY : Booby-Trapped Pipe Bomb Injures Deputy; Man Held
CYPRESS : Exercise Offered for Ham Operators
2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Family Fight
Officials Seize Ducks at Reservoir By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suits Accuse State Farm of Fraud From a Times Staff Writer
West Covina Officers Will Not Be Charged in Shooting Death : Investigation: Man was killed during a raid. Report concludes there is insufficient evidence against the two SWAT members. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Kills 'Tagger' Taking Photos of Graffiti : Vandalism: Man was with group that had just painted railroad boxcar. Four others escape injury. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Volunteers Sought for Cleanup Project By Greg Hernandez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Classic Carnival to Show Cars, Trucks By Debra Cano
Woman Recants Story of Syringe in Can of Pepsi, Won't Be Prosecuted By Len Hall and Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pier Campaign Starts Solidly : Preservation: A Ventura civic-business organization gets a 10th of the way to its $1-million goal for endowment during its first week. By Leonard N. Fleming, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Budget Maintains Current Services : Finances: Unaffected by state funding cuts, the city is avoiding layoffs and is investing in a new police station. By Maia Davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans to Pay for Metrolink Station Guard : Moorpark: City officials applaud decision, saying they can't afford to continue service that was started in March. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D.A. Opens Political Corruption Inquiry : Investigations: Information will be gathered on officials countywide. Some question Bradbury's use of his dwindling budget. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condors Keeping Their Distance From Fillmore By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Beirut Look' : Thousand Oaks: Councilman says vacant gas stations scar Moorpark Road. He is working with Exxon to beautify the sites. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Pool Funds for Oxnard Swimmers By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Department Hopes to Rescue Jobs and Stations : Spending: A $20-million cutback from the state may be avoided, but the chief still lacks funds to maintain current staffing. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Man Denies Charges in Standoff Case By Jeff Mcdonald
SANTA PAULA : Hiker Hurt in Leap into Punch Bowl By Julie Fields
OXNARD : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Stabbing Death By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Park Still Taking Engraved Bricks By Maia Davis
OJAI : Girl Found in Pool in Critical Condition By Matthew Mosk
VENTURA : Resident Sparks Fire While Clearing Brush By Sara Catania
OXNARD : Residents Hear Plans for Police Storefront By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Kilbride Rules Out School Reelection Bid By Matthew Mosk
SIMI VALLEY : Historical Park Celebrates New Visitors Center By James Maiella Jr.
OJAI : Students Get Lesson on the Bottom Line By Sara Catania
CAMARILLO : City Agrees to Pay for Mosquito Control By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : Man Convicted in Girls' Videotaping By John Chandler
SIMI VALLEY : Sales Tax Revenue Shows an Increase By Mack Reed
OAK PARK : Beilenson Backs Bid for Area's ZIP Code By Doug Mcclellan
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS : If you like art, jazz and quilting, you could spend a heavenly day at Angels Gate. By Mary Helen Berg
* Max Rudolph Thieme; Engineer, Sailor
Obituaries
Mourning a First Lady : Public May Visit Today as Body Lies in State; Private Memorial Service Scheduled Saturday By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Saga Raises Questions About His Ground Rules By Dana Parsons
Woman Avoids Charge in Pepsi Syringe Report By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hikers Get Perspective on County Beaches, Canyons : Recreation: Coastwalk offers participants the long view of California coastal resources. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Socialite Enters Guilty Plea for Evading Taxes : Courts: Prosecutors agree to drop five counts of mail fraud, five counts of money laundering and one conspiracy charge against Susie Hernandez. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : City Council Votes to Develop Park By Geoff Boucher
IRVINE : Police Probe Focuses on 'Code Four Club' By Shelby Grad
DANA POINT : City Council OKs 'Conservative' Budget By Len Hall
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Mission Museum's Director Resigning By Len Hall
MISSION VIEJO : School Board Adopts $112-Million Budget By Anna Cekola
IRVINE : New Budget Increases Arts, Police Spending By Shelby Grad
FULLERTON : City Manager Gets Performance Honor By Willson Cummer
WESTMINSTER : Weight Training Gives Officer a Lift By Andrea Heiman
Educator Faces Charges of Sex With Minors : Court: Prosecutors say a Cal State Dominguez Hills professor picked up girls as young as 13 in South L.A. neighborhoods. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Drilling a Life and Death Issue for Some : Inglewood: Residents near cemetery say wells would be disruptive and potentially dangerous. They are trying to overturn the City Council's OK for the project. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Svorinich Sworn In, Vows to Be Accessible, Accountable By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pushcarts Come to Shoves : Turf War Between Rival Hot Dog Vendors in Redondo Beach Has Seen Everything but a Food Fight By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Historic Homes Get New Lease on Life : Preservation: Through a civic group's encouragement and an obscure state law, three homes are designated historic sites, giving owners a sizable tax break. By Kathryn Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VILLA PARK : City Makes Cuts, OKs Spending Plan By Mimi Ko
ANAHEIM : City's Bad Debts Total $2 Million By Terry Spencer
Ruling Expected in Gunderson Suit : Courts: Judge to determine whether Laguna Hills attorney must disclose details of inheritances he received from wills and trusts prepared for his elderly clients. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Says No Political Motivations for Telling Story By A Times Staff Writer
New Graffiti Penalties Proposed : Report: Task force urges suspension or delay of youths' driver's licenses, fines for parents, broadening felony category and cleanup programs. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Urges Death Penalty in 2 Store Murders : Courts: Christian Monterroso killed both clerks in a four-hour span. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Plan for Sikh Religious Center Fails : North Hills: City rejects request for multipurpose facility. Leaders of growing sect charge discrimination. By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHATSWORTH : Pool Hall to Seek Zoning Variance By Jill Leovy
RESEDA : Principal Honored as Friend to All By Jill Leovy
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Reforms for Smog Check Plan Debated By David Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AGOURA HILLS : Council Votes to Ban 'Topping' of Oaks By Kurt Pitzer
WOODLAND HILLS : Councilwoman-Elect Lauds GAIN's Grads By Kurt Pitzer
NORTHRIDGE : Petting Zoo Owner Loses Zoning Ruling By Jill Leovy
ENCINO : Pact Allows School to Continue Operations By Scott Glover
PACOIMA : Councilman Plans Return to Jazz By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Office Building OKd for Rancho Area By Ed Bond
SHERMAN OAKS : Man Gets 17 Years for Raping 2 Women By Thom Mrozek
LA CRESCENTA : Warning Issued About Intruder By Tommy Li
STUDIO CITY : MCA May Revise Parking Garage Plans By Scott Glover
TUJUNGA : Lack of Volunteers Hampers Aid Center By Ed Bond
SUN VALLEY : Greenbelt Suggested for Quarry Area By Carmen Valencia
BURBANK : Street-Sealing Work to Begin By Ed Bond
Homeowners Sue Insurance Firm : Agoura Hills: State Farm is accused of defrauding couple whose home was condemned after winter mudslide. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Seeks Funds for Cleanup : North Hollywood: Owners and operators of six industrial sites are suspected of polluting ground water. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Replacements for Striking Workers
Northridge Girl Goes to Washington, Puts President on Hot Seat By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Armed Men Fail in Attempt to Rob Market
3 Men Charged in Rapes, Robberies By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Arrested in Honduras in Fatal Shooting
2 Men Are Shot at Ranch Cock Fight : Gambling: A betting dispute erupts at the event attended by about 100 people outside Lancaster. Officials confiscate two dozen birds. By John Chandler and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 of Valley Business Group's Panels Support School District Breakup By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Fined Over Videotapes, Photos : Courts: The Simi Valley resident, also ordered to undergo counseling, had been accused to taking sexually oriented pictures of cheerleaders. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : High Court Upholds Public Agency-Attorney Confidentiality By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Strike 2, You're, uh, Out : Baseball: Umpire's gaffe punctuates series that drives McRae to drink. Royals defeat Angels in finale, 7-1. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hershiser's Pitching Doesn't Stop the Slide : Baseball: He goes nine innings, but Dodgers waste their opportunities in 1-0 loss to the Astros and fall 11 1/2 games behind the Giants. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lendl's Exit Is Even Faster Than Usual : Wimbledon: He doesn't stick around for questions after second-round defeat to Frenchman Boetsch. Ivanisevic rallies to win five-setter. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING IN IRVINE : Wangila Wins Rematch Against Hernandez By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No One Counts on Brotherly Love for a Loser By Mal Florence
Filling In the Blanks: Raider Broadcasts to Be Triple-Teamed By Larry Stewart
Bullets Trade Grant, Acquire Duckworth From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Athletics Walk to Victory Over Johnson From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Thompson's Power Surge Continues From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Off When Candiotti Pitches By Chris Dufresne
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valera Goes on Disabled List By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Royals Stadium Gets New Name Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Albus, Charles Share Lead in Senior Championship From Associated Press
HORSE RACING : Australasian Invasion Mounted With Rough Habit, Let's Elope By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Booth Wins Junior Event at Mission Hills
Horan Hopes to Recapture Glory at Op Pro By Mike Reilley
3 Area Players Named to Softball Team
Davenport Is Double Winner at Wimbledon By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Neil Is Named St. Francis Coach
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Pope Casts Off Weight--Basketball Career Too By Dana Haddad
TRACK AND FIELD / JOHN ORTEGA : If Arizona Gives Him a Chance, Nadeau Says He Will Jump at It By John Ortega
Division III Team Led by West Torrance's Nicholson By Rob Fernas
Angel Shoots a 68, but Falls One Stroke Short
Eisner Rules Anonymous Roost By Mike Penner
Ferreira Heavy-Handed in Selecting His Players : Hockey: With the draft light on scorers, Ducks' general manager loads up on defense and goaltending, starting with top choice Hebert. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Picking Ducks, Panthers : Hockey: Even people connected with expansion teams aren't sure who they got. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Sod They Trust, but Dolls Work, Too By Mike Downey
A Tiger's Tale : Marion Jones Remains Focused, Bolstered by Legacy of Forebears By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Are Already Defensive : Hockey: Goalies Hebert and Healy are first players taken by Anaheim in expansion draft. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Wasn't a Banner Day for Padre Fans By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheffield Latest Item in Padres' Fire Sale : Baseball: All-Star third baseman traded to Marlins for less-expensive players. From Associated Press
The Ducks on Draft Day Player profiles compiled by Mark Pargas / Times Staff Writer
Hell on Wheels : Family Feuds and Foggy Fungus Are All Part of the Mountain Bike World of the Grewals By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LeMond Might Bypass Tour de France From Staff and Wire Reports
Vanbiesbrouck at the Top of Florida's Talent Pool By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Hope to Retain All Three Goaltenders : Hockey: New team drafted Hebert, Healy and Tugnutt. Only one may be kept out of second phase of draft, which is today. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strawberry Is Fined for Late Arrival By Chris Dufresne
Morefield Resigns Position as Baseball Coach at Agoura By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominguez Gets Into Import Business : Valley Artist Has Become Agent for Baseball Stars Defecting From Cuba By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : At Los Verdes, Early Birds Get Shots at Birdies By Fred Robledo
Toro Baseball Team Goes for the Quick Fix : Colleges: Dominguez Hills Coach George Wing is optimistic that seven transfers will help squad offset loss of key players. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Allows Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Sprints By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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