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What happened on May 19, 1993
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Miami Area Repeals Law That Made English Official Language MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Takes Club Helm Too : Bahia Corinthian's first female commodore, Carolyn Nelson Hardy, is the latest to break into ranks of top officers in male-dominated O.C. yachting circles. SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Last Good Buy : Cemeteries are fighting for business--without using the D-word. How? Easy credit, talking statues, free calculators and Westminster Abbey. ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Willie Stennis; Founder of Golden Bird Fast Food Chain
* Wolfgang Lotz; 'Champagne Spy' Worked for Israel in Egypt
Frank Asks Secrecy, No Penalties for Gays in Uniform MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers Try to Revive the Socratic Method MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at an area high school
Bill to Limit Conjugal Visits Is Defeated JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons of Chicago, New York Reforms : Schools: Nation's other largest systems employ different methods aimed at encouraging more autonomy. Both approaches have had problems but may suggest ideas for L.A. Unified. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
EPA Chief Vows Action on Hazardous Waste Issue : Environment: Browner says the agency will check the 171 incinerators that now have interim permits. The controversial Ohio facility won't be affected. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Hearing on Post Office Slaying Put Off LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Sides Share Guilt in Bosnia, Christopher Says NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Board Votes Political Gift Ban : Reform: The measure, which passed unanimously, allows only narrow exceptions and is the state's strictest. Activists call it the legacy of fallen Supervisor Roth. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Nominee's Hearing, Feinstein Calls for U.S. Strategy on Illegal Immigrants RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Soldiers Kill More Arab Children, Group Says : Mideast: The military attributes increase to general rise in unrest, particularly in Gaza Strip. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies After Car Hits Pole in Stanton
No Damage as 3 Aftershocks Rattle Bishop Associated Press
Long-Term Home Care Seen as Key Part of Health Plan EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farmers Fear Latest Crop of Tax Hikes : A few cents here on propane, a few cents there on diesel would add up to another assault on a fragile economy, they say. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President's Visit Thrills Valley Crowd DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barge Firms Force Fuel Tax to Sail Against the Wind : Lobbying: Operators mount massive effort to kill the proposed $1-a-gallon levy. They say it would ruin them. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Tensions of German Unity Cloud Metalworkers Settlement : Labor: Differing experiences fuel suspicions between western union leaders, eastern members. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Over Child Support Heating Up : Law: O.C. opponent of state-mandated higher payments tells difficulties in making ends meet. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Danes Reverse Course, Ratify European Treaty : Unity: The 56% majority vote breathes new life into union plan. Nation is exempted from some provisions. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Close Loophole in Lobbying Law Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Diplomats Fan Out to Keep Lid on Balkan Crisis : Bosnia: Russia's foreign minister presses for protected havens. Mediator Lord Owen warns that Croat-Muslim clashes will widen the war. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Opens New Residence for Emperor Reuters
COLUMN ONE : Returning to Reclaim a Dream : More Salvadorans are going home to a land transformed by war--and peace. They seek a quality of life they could not find in the U.S. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bees Killed at Border May Have Been 'Killer' Type TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Vows to Help California : Economy: President is mobbed in campaign-style stops in inner city and Valley College. He says he will pick a 'compassionate but hard-headed' INS chief. PAUL RICHTER and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Letter From the Home Front PETER H. KING
Steps Urged to Keep Mentally Ill Out of Jail HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAGES : To Be Black at the Washington Post ELIZABETH MEHREN
* Maggie Hemingway; British Novelist, Author of 'The Bridge'
Democrats Split on Entitlements; Budget at Risk WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kremlin Coup Plotters' Trial on Hold; Prosecutors Accused CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Wing It Around Liza Minnelli ANN CONWAY
Magician's Enchanted Life Is No Illusion : Performer: Sleight of hand helped Petrick Krejcik escape Czechoslovakia and become a success in the West. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* R. Merrill Gregory; Former Chairman of Fullerton Savings & Loan
There's No Rest for 3-Time Bridesmaid CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Chef de Garage : Millionaire and Sidekick Serve Disasters With Humor on O.C. Cable TV JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arsonist Hits Home of Witness in Little League Killing From Associated Press
Counselors Practice What They Preach : Couples can get tips from three sets of therapists in Orange County who learn from their clients and use their job skills to help their own marriages too. SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IN REVIEW / EMPORIO ARMANI : This Store's for You, Armani Fans BETTY GOODWIN
Orange County OKs Strict Ban on Political Gifts KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Advised to Recognize Angola Regime From The Washington Post
History Teachers Make Their Students Live the Subject ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trouble Brewing : Berkeley Coffeehouses Set Ground Rules on Studying MICHAEL S. ARNOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Racist Verse Stirs Up Anger in Assembly : Legislature: A Palmdale lawmaker distributes a poem mocking illegal immigrants. He calls it 'interesting' but his colleagues call it 'outrageous,' 'unbelievable' and 'awful.' DAN MORAIN and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : 'The Del': From Marilyn to Bill : At Coronado's landmark hotel, Clinton is just another visiting celebrity, President No. 14 in fact. The conservative city, with a heavy military presence, is built on sun and fun. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Just a Phase : Relationships: They meet, fall in love and marry. Then things get nasty. Should they split? Maybe not. Couples, like individuals, go through stages, experts say. At times, it's best to tough it out. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Fair, Not Shy, Not at Life's End, a Poet Laureate Breaks the Mold DAVID STREITFELD, THE WASHINGTON POST
The Great School District Debate--Is Smaller Better? : Education: Studies find less achievement in big systems. But factors other than size also influence success, many say. HENRY CHU and JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
* John Treasure Jones; Last Captain of Queen Mary Ocean Liner
Gas Tanker Explodes at Vandenberg Gate Associated Press
Tribe Gambles That It Can Turn Profit Without Bingo LYN RIDDLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* David K. Beavon; Inventor of Pollution Controls
BOOK REVIEW : Traveling Through the American Dream : A SENSE OF PLACE: Listening to Americans, by David Lamb , Times Books $22, 290 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top Fugitive's Arrest Deals a Blow to Mafia WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LOS ANGELES : L.A. Housing Authority to Reopen Waiting List
OXNARD : Death Penalty Sought for Murder Suspect JEFF McDONALD
Big Santa Ana Redevelopment Plan Collapses : Government: The thousands of residents who show up to protest ambitious proposal persuade council to shelve it. Mayor calls it 'dead on arrival.' RENE LYNCH and JON NALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel to Vote on Disney Resort Report
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Shifting Cost of Mandated Programs to Be Studied
PLATFORM : UC's Culture Gap DANIEL MAYEDA, an attorney in Los Angeles, is president of the Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA. He gave The Times his view of the controversy over establishing a Chicano studies department:
Countywide : Bridge Work to Close Freeway Temporarily
Mobil Drops Plan for Thousand Oaks Station CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Council Suspends Fee for Water Heaters PATRICK McCARTNEY
9 Pitchess Inmates Injured in Fight
Obituary
CSUN Proposes to Keep Permanent Faculty but Trim Up to 800 Classes SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Welfare Rolls Increase for 49th Month in Row
Panel Opposes Prosecutor for Ethics Cases : City Charter: Legislation would have activated an amendment approved by L.A. voters. But opposition by the city and district attorneys kills it. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Reform With Smarts : Senate version would elevate American politics
NIXON WATCH : Tape Job
VENTURA : Caltrans to Discuss Freeway Realignment PHIL SNEIDERMAN
SANTA ANA : City OKs $6.1-Million Grants Distribution JON NALICK
SAN FERNANDO : Proposed Budget Calls for No Layoffs CARMEN VALENCIA
Don't Cut Adult Classes
TV Classes
100 Days
Minimum Wage
Senators on Gays in the Military
ORANGE : Tax Group President to Be Guest Speaker HELAINE OLEN
Study Favors Dump Over Shipping Trash : Weldon Canyon: The environmental report says hauling garbage to Utah would foul the air more. Landfill foes are unconvinced. MACK REED and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL ELECTIONS / DOWNEY : Plan for Subsidized Theater Complex Loses, 52% to 48% HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Colleagues Help Teacher Fight for Life DEBRA CANO
Senators on Gays in the Military
SHERMAN OAKS : Would-Be Robber Sentenced to 9 Years THOM MROZEK
BUENA PARK : City Eliminates 11 Jobs, OKs Cutbacks DEBRA CANO
Senators on Gays in the Military
Moorpark Weighs County's Toughest Ban on Smoking : Laws: The City Council considers controls in nearly all public places. The Chamber of Commerce urges a countywide restriction. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judges Delay Decision on Official's Raise : Courts: After a closed-door meeting, they say they need more data before granting a 24% pay hike to their executive officer. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taxpayers to Pick Up Tab for Lockheed Settlement : Health: The firm says it will charge the government and other customers for $33 million in payments for toxic exposure claims by workers in Burbank. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Price and Timing of the Ticket : When the language of a multitude of cultures is universal, then there will be less need for separate ethnic studies departments. KAREN GRIGSBY BATES, Karen Grigsby Bates of Los Angeles writes about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications.
Senators on Gays in the Military
O'Connell Announces Senate Seat Candidacy : 18th District: The assemblyman is quickly endorsed by Gary K. Hart, his mentor and the man he hopes to replace. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing Stalled in Death of Road Worker THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firm Hired for Recycling Project : Oxnard: Council approves a contract with an engineering company in a race to build a regional center. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senators on Gays in the Military
SBA Loans for Rebuilding
OAK VIEW : 'Hero Dog' Chosen for Couple's Rescue SARA CATANIA
WEST VALLEY : 4 Area Cities Face Possible Sheriff Cuts KURT PITZER
Giving Drugs the Treatment : Like Janet Reno, Gil Garcetti sees jail as not always the answer
SAN FERNANDO : Group to Celebrate Ban on Liquor Sales CARMEN VALENCIA
GLENDALE : Edison Named State Distinguished School TOMMY LI
Chances Dim for Proposal to Ban Gangs From Parks : Crime: Councilmen Braude and Bernson drop their support, saying the LAPD persuaded them that the ordinance would be unenforceable. Council may kill the measure today. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Need to Hire Police
Taxpayers to Fund Lockheed Workers' Health Claim Settlement : Defense: Firm will pass along the $33-million expense for employees' toxic exposure as a 'legitimate cost' of building Stealth and other aircraft, a spokesman says. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Anti-Gang Activists Note Warning Signs JILL LEOVY
VENTURA : Insurance Agent Is Indicted in Scheme JEFF McDONALD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fund-Raisers for Police Groups to Face Charges
Anti-Dump Effort Is Not Elitist
Mistrial Declared in Rape Case Involving Psychologist THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senators on Gays in the Military
County's Strict Ban on Gifts Crowns Shirley Grindle's Career DANA PARSONS
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Senior Citizens, Teens Discuss Issues JEFF SCHNAUFER
Valley Obituaries
Desert Cities Show No Interest in Graffiti as Art : Vandalism: Palmdale scraps plan to build blank wall for taggers. Lancaster approves limits on spray-can displays. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton's Route Illustrates Some of Woo's Troubles BILL BOYARSKY
WOODLAND HILLS : Group Seeks to Keep Pierce Pool Open KURT PITZER
Breaking and Entering : Homeowners Battle Burglary STEPHANIE STASSEL, Los Angeles Times
Cold Medicine Not a Defense for Shoplifting, Jury Decides
VAN NUYS : Open House Planned at Police Station JEFF SCHNAUFER
A Magnet for Campaigners : Jewish Home for the Aging, With 800 Voters, Is a Must Stop for Politicians MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Agency to End Wildlife Rescues TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Youths Can Sample the Overseas at Home DOUG McCLELLAN
Adult Education Helps Everyone
Up and Out in Beverly Hills, Peahen Perches on a Bank BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Action Postponed on Sprinkler Law BERT ELJERA
The Fight Against Crime: Notes from the Front : Investigators Search for a Happy Ending DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Seeks Advice on Downtown Revitalization : Planning: A consultant is hired to bring out ideas from residents, merchants and other groups. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : School Will Adopt Year-Round Calendar BOB ELSTON
PORT HUENEME : $1,000 Offered for Capture of Tire Slasher CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA
VENTURA : Expansion Urged for School's Open-Classroom Division JEFF MEYERS
Yes, an 18-Month Extension
Funding Change Will Save County Millions : Finances: Board of Supervisors approves a proposal to reduce government's contribution to retirees' health care benefits. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST HILLS : 3 New Libraries Face Funding Woes JILL LEOVY
Chick Attacks Picus' Lobbyist Contributions : Election: The West Valley incumbent retorts that her rival is an ally of City Hall interests. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Man Helps Police Tag Two Taggers BERT ELJERA
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The People Versus Graffiti
THOUSAND OAKS : Linda Parks Named to Planning Group STEPHANIE SIMON
Wrecks Die but Not Their IDs : Crime: Police say insurance firms keep 'salvage switch' racket alive by auctioning off totaled vehicles. Companies say the sales hold down premiums. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennel Receives a Reprieve : Simi Valley: Despite a neighbor's complaints, the city says couple's operation can stay as long as it's not run for profit. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skelton's Column
OXNARD : Plan to Cut Number of Departments Ordered FRED ALVAREZ
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Councilman Cleared to Vote on Project BILL BILLITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Copper Curtain Approved for Civic Arts Plaza STEPHANIE SIMON
GLENDALE : Social Activist Leaves $600,000 to Charity DIANA S. KIM
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Clinton Endorses Woo but Doesn't Bash Riordan FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Warrant Issued for Woman in Drug Case JEFF McDONALD
Ventura Restructures Water Rates : Utilities: The average households will see a slight decline in bills, but those who are thrifty or use too much face a 3.5% hike. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Picketing Charges Against 3 Dropped BERT ELJERA
Senators on Gays in the Military
PORT HUENEME : Atheist Wants Council to Halt Invocations CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA
Wrecks Rise Again : Police Would Like to Drive Stake Through Heart of 'Ghost' Cars JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE FOREST : Police Arrest 4 Men After Bar Fight FRANK MESSINA
Group Unfair to McDonald's
Firm Plans to Carry On Poe's Vision : Real estate: Officials, friends and critics praise the developer and his wife. They were killed Monday. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tempers Flare at Debate Over District Breakup SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home at Last : Volunteers Build Room for Paralyzed Boy, Free Him From Hospital Where He Spent 6 Years STACY WONG and DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homeless Shelter Asks City to Help Pay Bills : Oxnard: The Zoe Center is $300,000 in debt and could close. Its co-founder says officials are 'trying to run me out of town.' FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Wanted by Police: Senior Volunteers LESLIE EARNEST
LOS ANGELES : Juror Dropped in Felony Trial of LAPD Officer
2 Men in Stolen Car Die in Collision With Train NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : County Pays $150,000 to Woman Raped by Deputy
CHATSWORTH : Boy, Woman Named Outstanding Citizens JILL LEOVY
Gang Member Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
Photo Sessions Suspended After Arrests GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yes, Animals Talk--but You Have to Break the Ice ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decisions : Ventura
LOS ANGELES : Denny Trial Delayed; Bid to Remove Judge Continues
ANAHEIM : Neighbors Band to Fight Area's Crime MIMI KO
Operation Rescue Meeting Blasted by Drums, Horns MATT LAIT and WILLSON CUMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PERSPECTIVE ON MOVIE STARS : Miss Marmelstein Goes to Washington : Streisand and other Hollywood enablers of the Clinton presidency try for their 15 minutes of political fame. JONATHAN YARDLEY, Jonathan Yardley is a book critic and columnist at the Washington Post.
Countywide : County Clerk Office May Be Eliminated MARK LANDSBAUM
LOS ANGELES : Sexual Harassment Suit Against USC Thrown Out
Hilbun Granted Delay in Preliminary Hearing LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : $20 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized; 3 Held
SYLMAR : Guide Dog Gives Woman a New Outlook on Life CARMEN VALENCIA
Pilot Files $26-Million Suit Against 8 Companies : Courts: The defective-part litigation also includes Pacific Scientific of Yorba Linda. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Top 100 Graduates to Receive Awards JON NALICK
Arrest Made in Decade-Old Irvine Killing : Crime: Michigan man will be returned to face charges in the 1983 slaying. Police used new fingerprint database. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Jenkins, Crescenta Valley's Swimming Team Now Awash in Notoriety KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Leach Victory Propels USC Past Georgia for Title STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Show for Granada Hills' Sister Act : Kristine Quance Has Unfinished Business in City Swim Meet THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Former Banning Athletes Are Awarded $326,550 by Jury ELLIOTT ALMOND
Tustin Pounds Trabuco Hills in Division III FORREST LEE
Volleyball From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Foothill Rolls Past La Quinta, Advances to Quarterfinals HEATHER STEVENS
Miscellany From Associated Press
Ncaa From Associated Press
Miscellany From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : In other Division II matches:
Pacers Fire Hill in Their First Change From Associated Press
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Royal Has No Trouble Getting Past Torrance
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Baseball Daily Report : Angels BOB NIGHTENGALE
Miscellany From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Gonzales Ready if Gruber Isn't BOB NIGHTENGALE
Paez Chases Down Torres for Decision EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Send Mets Even Lower, 10-8 From Associated Press
Names in the News From Associated Press
Australian Simulcasts Postponed Until 1994
Knick Bench Applies the Finishing Touch : NBA playoffs: With Ewing in foul trouble, Oakley scores 21 as New York ousts Charlotte to set up East final against Bulls. From Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS 500 UPDATE : It's Expensive Where the Rubber Meets the Road SHAV GLICK
SOUTHERN SECTION BADMINTON PLAYOFFS : Chiu Helps Buena Park Get Past Diamond Bar
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Seles Drops Two Majors, Agassi the French Open From Associated Press
Timberwolves' Publicist to Join the Mighty Ducks
Kevin Clark
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Mission Viejo Quiets Down as It Beats Canyon DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Forces Lin Out of Section Singles Play DAVE McKIBBEN
Officials to Receive Orange Section Plan : High schools: Constitution would give larger schools more power, prohibit legal action by members. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Reserves Must Take Big Steps CHRIS DUFRESNE
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Huntington Beach Sweep Streak at 19 MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attitude Helps Catcher Grab a Starting Spot BARBIE LUDOVISE
Teams Wrestling With Consequences : Kings: Both sides talk about everything but the game on the day after things got crazy. Series will resume tonight. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking a Lasting Relationship? Try Being America's Sweetheart GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Calcante Talks a Good Game Too : Outspoken CSUN Softball Star Wasn't Always a Hit With Matadors MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Five at Indy for Simon : Auto racing: He goes the conventional two-car teams three cars better in a bid for his first checkered flag. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Sanders Decides to Rejoin Braves Associated Press
Finley Jinx Continues; White Sox Beat Angels BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNall Says His Special Contract With Argonauts' Ismail Is Canceled From Associated Press
Win, Lose or Check, NHL Tosses It Out MIKE PENNER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Valenzuela Gives Up Two Hits, Beats Indians From Associated Press
Extra Effort Gives Victory to Northridge : College baseball: Matadors fall behind, 8-0, in first, but rally to beat Pepperdine in 10 innings, 10-9. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nadeau's Jump Offers Fischer New Challenge Staff writers Steve Elling, Jeff Fletcher, Paige A. Leech and Jason H. Reid contributed to this notebook
Laguna Hills Planning to Come Out Swinging in Tournament : Softball: Other schools like to bunt but the Hawks will have none of that. Getting some cuts at the plate is important. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Successful Season Blooms at Orange : Baseball: A struggling program for some time now is in playoff field. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teams Wrestling With Consequences : Figuring Him Out Is No Piece of Cake MIKE DOWNEY
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Ocean View Ends Drake's Long Run TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Distracted Hart Falls in 4 Games : Volleyball: Thousand Oaks takes out feuding Indians in second round. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Expert Admits He Doesn't Know It All RICH ROBERTS
Coroner: Cocaine Caused Waymer's Death From Associated Press
Palisades' Swim Teams Facing Area Challenge KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Barkley Rallies Suns With 19 in Last Quarter From Associated Press
Becky Elcock
Names in the News From Associated Press
Davis Slams the Door on All the Negatives CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Canadiens Outlast Islanders From Associated Press
Name Changes but Distance Meet Continues to Attract Talent JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roblee Is Named Basketball Coach at Hueneme High
Pierce and Payton Shoot SuperSonics to Series Lead From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : El Camino Real's Wolf Tops Taft on No-Hitter
Their Cups Runneth Over : After Drought, Recession and Earthquake Fears, Big Bear Lake Is Booming Again RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Upper Deck's in a Slump, Chief Says : Card Firm President Gives Financial Stats in Court GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluor Joins Forces With Mexican Firm : Construction: Irvine engineers and ICA Industrial seek to benefit from an expected boom south of the border. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hewlett-Packard Profit Up More Than 7% in 2nd Quarter From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Admar Group Profit $149,000 After 1992 Loss
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Inflation Fears Drive Long Bonds Above 7% : Markets: Gold surges 2%. Traders view higher prices--or the cure, higher interest rates--as a potential drag on corporate profits. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate David Tobenkin; Special to The Times
How Much for the Insurance? Associated Press
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE : Building Group Offers Unemployment Plan to Home Buyers David Tobenkin; Special to The Times
Broker Is Barred From Wooing ICN Holders : Management: Judge says Rafi Khan lied to court in denying he had financial stake in a proxy fight aimed at company founder Milan Panic. Experts say ruling could lead to criminal case. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable TV's New Frontier : Time Warner's Bold Deal Blazes a Trail for Others to Follow JAMES FLANIGAN
Japan Trade Surplus Now Up 44.1% Compared to Year Ago From Associated Press
PCC Group Says Chip Heist Cost Millions in Sales : Earnings: The Brea personal computer maker cites February armed robbery for $172,000 in missed profit. It has filed an insurance claim to recoup loss. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Skeptics, Stocks Appear Winners TOM PETRUNO
Taco Bell to Buy Chevys, Expand It Nationwide : Restaurants: Sit-down chain specializes in lighter fare and de-emphasizes bar sales. Management will be given a free hand. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Details Health Care Co-Op : Insurance: State program aims to cut costs for small employers. Wilson is accused of misstating how much. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate David Tobenkin; Special to The Times
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media & Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Housing Rate Rises in West, Nation : Construction: The surprising April figures raise hopes that real estate markets in Southern California and the rest of the country will continue their rebound. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agents Seize Data From Interlink : Investigation: The Costa Mesa-based firm is raising capital to build a fiber-optic system that would transmit images of callers in downtown L.A. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philippines Loses Bribery Suit Against Westinghouse : Energy: Charge of $26-million payoff for a nuclear power plant that has never operated is dismissed. From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Long-Bond Yield Soars Past 7% as Fed Meets : Trading: Gold jumps $8 an ounce, to $375.50, on renewed inflation worries. But stocks shake it off, closing only slightly lower. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taco Bell to Acquire Chevys Full-Service Chain : Restaurants: The Irvine-based fast-food giant hopes to expand the 37-unit company to 300 eateries within five years and use its bulk-buying power and financial resources to help it succeed. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
CANNES REPORT : 'The Piano' Plays Right Notes at Fest : Movies: Jane Campion's film focuses on a strong woman and startles with its visual strength. Audience gives it a big ovation. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
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O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Liza's Fire Singes Link to Songs' Emotions JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Lynn Harrell Plays Variations on a Valedictory MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
PBS Seeking New Horizons in the World of Cable : Television: In 1994, it will launch a 24-hour channel providing videotaped lectures, readings and seminars. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : 'Cheers' Wrapping Up in Good Cheer LEE MARGULIES
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Music DAVID J. FOX, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music DAVID J. FOX, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : Forti Integrates Culture, Nature LEWIS SEGAL
Art DAVID J. FOX, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Prime Ticket to Launch Spanish-Language Sports Network STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : Clarity Is History in Gabby, Frustrating 'Top Girls' : Cal State Fullerton's unfocused staging and flawed acting weaken Caryl Churchill's weighted-down feminist tract-tale even further. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Summer and Smoke' Grasps Body and Soul : Portrayals of the desperately divided Alma and the virile Dr. Buchanan never fail to be moving in production of Tennessee Williams' work. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pam Tillis: Highbrow but Down to Earth NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Who's Afraid of an 'Autumn Romance'? RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBC Affiliates: Searching for Tomorrowland GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kienholz vs. Mothra : Artist's 'Dodge' Beat the Censors, but Then Came the Insects SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Rethinking Kahlo as 'Two Fridas' : Movies: After dropping plans for his first project on the Mexican artist, Luis Valdez returns with a new approach. This film is based on her painting depicting the dual personalities she saw in herself. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Dan and Connie: Between the Lines RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
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