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What happened on May 25, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
From Styx to the Boards for DeYoung : Pop music: The singer, who's the guiding force behind Styx and now plays Pontius Pilate in a production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' is juggling roles in theater and rock. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Echoes' From a Daughter's Life : Deng Lin's Tapestries Weave Family History, Chinese Art By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
CANNES REPORT : 'Piano's' Jane Campion Is First Female Director to Win; 'Concubine's' Chen Kaige Has First Chinese-Film Victory : 'Piano,' 'Concubine' Share the Palme D'Or By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Doo-Wop on the Hip-Hop Tip : Pop: With smooth harmonies and fresh charm, the Jalapenos put a new spin on the a cappella singing trend. By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Death and the Maiden': Passion but Not Tension By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Hi Yo! Salute to the Lone Ranger Set in Lone Pine By David J. Fox
MUSIC REVIEW : Stokes Premiere Closes Santa Monica Season By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Weekend Box Office : 'Sliver' Takes Big Slice Out of Market By David J. Fox
MUSIC REVIEW : Grand End to Chamber Fest By Laurence Vittes
THEATER REVIEW : Father Knows Best in 'Alone Together' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Health Care Gamble' Ignores Part of the Story By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Cronkite Report' Revives Documentary By Rick Du Brow
'Art of the Himalayas' Presents Challenge to Western Notions : Icons: The images in the Bowers Museum exhibit may surprise those unfamiliar with Hindu and Buddhist traditions. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART REVIEW : Back to Future of Video Guru : Korean-born Nam June Paik has a genius for merging high-tech and human nature. You can see it in his his sculptures at the Newport Harbor Art Museum till June 27. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Indifferent Curation Sinks 'Beyond the Bay' By Cathy Curtis
Dick Dale, who invented the surf-rock sound in Orange...
JAZZ REVIEW : Newton Puts Forward Feats of Flute By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
American and French Heroines
American and French Heroines
Genetic Origins of Good and Evil
Change
Popularity in Polls
Return to Los Angeles
Ambassador Posts
American and French Heroines
American and French Heroines
Rep. Maxine Waters
Genetic Origins of Good and Evil
Rep. Maxine Waters
American and French Heroines
Genetic Origins of Good and Evil
NEW CALLING: The Rev. Charles R. Swindoll, senior pastor... By Davan Maharaj and Eric Lichtblau and Jeffrey A. Perlman
KID STUFF: Look out, Chuck E. Cheese. Someone's trying to... By Gary Gorman
DOG LICENSE: John Smiley will tell you his New York-style... By Gary Gorman
MOURNING IN O.C.: Condolences poured in Monday (E1) for... By Eric Lichtblau and Jeffrey A. Perlman and Davan Maharaj
DROPOUTS DROP: Once again, the state's high school dropout... By Gary Gorman
CSUN AT BAT: Cal State Northridge goes for a regional...
MICKEY ON GUARD: The Disney empire isn't entirely ignoring...
OIL CONNECTION: The oil industry may be bubbling back to... By Gary Gorman
TWO-WAY STREET: Orange County Transportation Authority... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Eric Lichtblau and Davan Maharaj
INSTANT L. A.: Now that Hollywood is mostly north of the...
TRANSITION: Defense spending helped the San Fernando...
HEALTH VOTE: County supervisors are expected to give final... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Eric Lichtblau and Davan Maharaj
Mexican Cardinal, 5 Others Slain \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Gov. Florio Receives J.F.K. Courage Award \o7 Reuters\f7
* Orville E. Beal; Former Prudential President
* Steven S. Weisman; Pioneered State's "Rent-a-Judge System"
Athalie R. Clarke; Irvine Co. Family Trustee, Philanthropist
Mieczyslaw Horszowski; Pianist Active Into His 90s \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Apartment House Collapses \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLUMN ONE : Unabridged Publicity Blitz : A sales war is pushing dictionaries to redefine their image. Venerable Merriam-Webster is sending its scholars on the road, armed with chocolates and inflatable store mascots. By Janny Scott, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Venice Rallies 'Round Ducks; Reprieve Won By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Mexico Cardinal Slain; Caught in Gun Battle : Violence: 6 others are killed at Guadalajara airport. Rival narcotics traffickers are believed responsible. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Male-Only Public Schools By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Dropout Rate Dips to 16.6% for Class of '92 : Schools: Progress has been steady since monitoring began in 1986. Officials credit special programs. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
House Fate of Economic Bill in Doubt : Deficit: White House rebuffs call by senior Democrats for Clinton to make a TV appeal. Delay is likely as measure appears 20 votes short. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Campaign of Caricatures Takes Over Mayoral Race : Politics: With two weeks before the election, quest for votes gains a desperate edge. Images overwhelm the issues. By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Broke Its Rules on Travel Probe By Ronald J. Ostrow and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Treasurer Says Wilson Downplays State's Fiscal Fix By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coast Guard Seizes Ship, 169 Refugees : Smuggling: Freighter is stopped 70 miles off San Francisco after dropping off Chinese immigrants. They are being held pending asylum hearings. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Months Later, Spiro Murder Case Remains a Baffler : Mystery: A team of investigators continues to sift evidence in deaths of British businessman, his wife and three children. Despite a flood of sensational theories, there are no answers. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets Ex-Wife's Share of Land By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Rejoice as Baby Taken With Stolen Van Is Found Safe By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glorious Thaw : Crowded, Snow-Clogged Yosemite Turns Visitors Away By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Activist OKd for Fair Housing Post : Government: Roberta Achtenberg of San Francisco is the first openly declared lesbian to serve in high federal office. Senate approval on 58-31 vote follows impassioned debate on gay rights. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-China Protests Flare in Tibet City \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
Despite Rebel Raid, Cambodians Go to Polls : Election: In remote town, 25% of those eligible vote after Khmer Rouge attack. Jubilant U.N. officials report national turnout of over 65%. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailor's Plea Averts Possible Death Penalty : Navy: Judge discloses plea bargaining in killing of gay shipmate. The defendant could get life in prison. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Angered by U.S. Acquittal of Student's Killer By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea Generals Ousted Over '79 Coup : Asia: President is conciliatory on inspection of north's nuclear facilities. Move is seen as a break with U.S. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Takes Some of the Sting Out of Miami Officer's Retrial By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Many Host Countries Favor Older Peace Corps Workers : Traditional cultures value the wisdom of age; career skills prove handy. Presence of woman, 66, in Tanzania raised eyebrows. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Flag Raised Over 115 Disputed Ships By Robert Seely, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S., France Defend Plan for Bosnia : Balkans: It could lead to Serb withdrawal from some areas, officials say. Proposed U.N. protection is cited. By Doyle Mcmanus and John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Friendly Fire' Kills 4 Israeli Paratroopers, Wounds 3 : Mideast: They mistake each other for guerrillas in South Lebanon. Premier's defense role is questioned. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Justice Dept. Nominees \o7 Associated Press\f7
Polluting Wood Product Firm Fined $11 Million : Environment: Louisiana-Pacific's Clean Air Act violations net second-largest penalty in EPA history. Plants also to install new equipment. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Black Sorority Sisters Drop Racial Harassment Complaint By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Likely to Seek Health Care Board : Medicine: National agency seen as a way to regulate benefits, services and spending. Some fear it would just set wage and price controls. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Launch Drive to Outmaneuver Perot : Politics: Effort is an attempt to bolster support for Clinton's agenda. Party hopes to collect $15 membership fee. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Annenberg Donates Van Gogh to Museum From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Blaze Threatens to Cut Road to Keys From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Denny's Manager in Race Bias Case Fired From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drug Charges Peril Chicago Gang Verdicts : Crime: Alleged narcotics use by informants in government offices probed. A number of El Rukn convictions could be scuttled. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Killed by Car Engine Part \o7 Associated Press\f7
Deadliest Weekend of Year Ends With 24 Killed in County
O.C. Dropout Rate Plunges by Nearly 40% Since 1986 : Education: Special programs and changes in curriculum are credited with keeping more at-risk high school students coming to class. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Spending Cuts Cost Valley Millions : Economy: Prime contracts have been reduced by 16% since '89, Times study shows. There is a ripple effect. By Alan C. Miller and Dwight Morris, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sailor's Plea Averts Possible Death Penalty : Navy: Judge discloses plea bargaining in killing of gay shipmate. The defendant could get life in prison. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crean's World : Spiders in the salad! Towels aflame! This is cooking--on local cable of course. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big Rigs, Bagpipes and Dudes With a Mission By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When a Warning May Not Be Enough : Health: If you can't read the English label, how will you know of a product's dangers? And who should be responsible for telling you? By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Don't Worry--Be Happy, and Be Healthy : LIFESPAN: What Really Affects Human Longevity, \o7 by Thomas J. Moore\f7 , Simon & Schuster, $23, 352 pages By John Wilkes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fashion : Funky in the Middle : Jr. High School Cool Mixes Nitty-Gritty of Grunge With Sag, Bag of Rap Inspirations By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue-Ribbon Affair : 600 Celebrate 25th Anniversary and $28 Million in Fund Raising By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Appreciation: Athalie Clarke By Ann Conway
Danson Makes Ball Something to Cheer By Kathryn Bold
PERSONAL HEALTH : Bad Breath May Not Be Kiss of Death By Kathleen Doheny
Get Your Chocolate 'Fix' Without Fudging on Diet By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTIAGO : Chile Chooses
BONN : Tightening the Rules
KARLSRUHE : Abortion Decision
MECCA : A Great Pilgrimage
National Agenda : Factor X: The Khmer Rouge in Cambodia's Elections : The Communist faction is boycotting the vote. But it's still the most terrifying force in the country. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : A Nation of Law, at Last? : After 75 years, Russia is again trying to forge a Western-style constitution. A troubled history is not on its side. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insider : 'Global Villagers' Flock to U.S. Broadcast Classes : Nonprofit group helps nations from the developing world improve their telephone, TV and radio networks. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Exiled Palestinian Comes In From the Cold : 'This is where I belong,' says university President Hanna Nasir, home after 18 years. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Cristina's Controversy : Imported talk show enrages conservatives and liberals alike in Mexico. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Last Samba for Brazil's Powerful Lottery Lords? : A gutsy judge has convicted 14 \o7 bicheiros \f7 of racketeering. It could spell the end of the popular, century-old 'animal game.' By Mac Margolis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking of: : Sub-Saharan Africa, Continent in Crisis
BUSINESS
Music
Sony Names Schulhof to Head Consolidated Operation
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Late Rally Pushes Dow Up 14.95 : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
GM Names Heidi Kunz Treasurer; 1st Woman in Job Associated Press
A. Ewan Macdonald, 51, has been appointed chairman and...
Saks Fifth Avenue announced that Philip B. Miller will be...
Philip Laskawy will succeed Ray Groves as chairman of...
Aerospace Layoffs Compound Housing Market Problems By Ron Galperin
Sega to Begin Rating System for Video Games : Entertainment: Labeling similar to that used for motion pictures will gauge the level of graphic violence in each game. From Bloomberg Business News
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Domestic Market Share
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Short-Term Rates Leap; Dow Gains : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
American Film Posts Loss of $1.8 Million
Benton Oil and Gas Loses $748,000 in 1st Quarter
Live Entertainment Reports $728,000 1st-Quarter Loss
Temporary Lab Help Is Formula for Success : Employment: On Assignment supplies customers with skilled scientific personnel. The Canoga Park company nearly doubled its profits in 1992. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business of Keeping Kids Fit Is Shaping Up : Growth: Discovery Zone is a national chain of physical fitness play centers for children. A Simi Valley franchiser says his business is off to a healthy start. By Ruth Stroud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Faucet Makers Agree to Provide Warnings
Flamemaster Increases Its Stake in PerfectData
Four Star Acquires 50% of Genesis Entertainment
Dole Plans Acquisition of Produce Businesses
Stockholder Completes Sale of Interest in Unilab
Marquardt Manufacturing Will Be Liquidated
Firm Settles Lawsuit With Fired Ex-President
Packard Bell Opens European Headquarters
K7 Capital Completes Cosmetic Firm Acquisition
Pay-Per-Call Firm Plans Restructuring to Cut Costs
Amerigon Seeks Backing to Power Its Electric Vehicle Component Line : Investment: Heavy losses bring skepticism, however, that the firm will be viable even if it is able to raise $12 million by going public. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World Is Small So Far for Disney Software : Computers: But the company with just 46 employees is well positioned to share in $5-billion-a-year home video game market. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Firm Finishes Solar Power Facility By Jack Searles
GTE California, Amgen Pursue Real Estate Swap By Jack Searles
Cal Amplifier Inc. Ranked 10th Among Small Businesses By Jack Searles
Optometric Association Approves Firm's Filters By Jack Searles
2 Firms Honored for Hiring the Disabled By Jack Searles
Rivals Agree to Combine Standard for HDTV Systems : Technology: The competing development groups will pool their talents to bring products to market in 3 to 5 years. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sound Wars Coming to a Theater Near You : Technology: Rival Japanese firms are using summer movies to launch digital systems that promise to create CD-like sound. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sega to Begin Rating System for Video Games : Entertainment: Labeling similar to that used for motion pictures will gauge the level of graphic violence in each game. By Paul Farhi, THE WASHINGTON POST
Uh-Oh Sales : Despite Popularity of 'Uh-Huh Girls,' Diet Pepsi Is in a Slump By Bruce Horovitz
Phone Regulators Must Throw Out the Lifeline By Daniel Akst
System-Linking Software Effort Gains Backers By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Geico Agrees to $21-Million Prop. 103 Rebate, 37% of '88 Amount By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Order for 648 Jets Could Be Slashed to 442, Lockheed Says By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Formula Maker Agrees to Pay $8 Million From Bloomberg Business News
AT&T Unveils New Phone System With Some Powers of a Computer By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Films: Capella International Inc., a German-owned film...
Polygram Catches Film Festival's Eye By Alan Citron
Virgin Deal May Start Paying Off Soon : Music: Recording giant EMI executives have high hopes that the $1-billion acquisition will be a major profit maker. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: CBS Inc.
Cochrane Chase and James L. Doti have joined the board of...
Leonard Kahn and M. Edward Sample have been appointed to...
Brad A. Morrice has been appointed to the board of...
Misty Hatcher has been appointed a national sales manager...
Davis Named Executive VP at American Savings Bank
Carolyn A. Bruskin has joined Woodward-Clyde Consultants...
Japan Airlines Persisting in Bid to Truck Air Cargo Across U.S. From Bloomberg Business News
Hyundai Hit With Verdict of $15 Million : Courts: A jury holds the Korean auto maker liable for brain damage suffered by a boy wearing a seat belt of defective design in a 1988 Excel. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TECHNOLOGY : Graphix Zone Launches Electronic Publishing Venture Using CD-ROM Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Southland Law Firms Set Up Shop in Mexico : Trade: U.S. executives want attorneys close at hand to help guide them through bureaucracy and unfamiliar business practices. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Savvy Investor Aiding Foodmaker in Aquisition : Finance: Leonard Green is playing a key role in helping Jack in the Box owner in bid for REG of Irvine. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HomeBase to Move to Irvine From Fullerton : Retail: The $23-million lease for the site of the company's new corporate headquarters ranks among the county's largest. By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dynatem/OR Signs $1-Million Contract
Comarco Reports Quarterly Profit of 13 Cents Per Share
American Health Services Corp.: The Newport Beach...
InVitro International: The Irvine developer of product...
Appoint Technologies Agrees to Purchase AMT International By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardiac Sciences Inc.: The Irvine medical equipment...
Allergan Agrees to Joint Trials of Drugs
Laser Medical Technology Inc.: The San Clemente...
Packard-Hughes Reports Test Pact
Plaza Home Mortgage to Acquire N.M. Firm : Sale: The S&L holding company would more than double loan-service portfolio, but O.C. could lose 40 jobs. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Design horrors: A drawing of the blood-spattered shower... By Steve Harvey
Another Innocent on a Long List : Killing of teen-ager has focused foreign attention on U.S. firearm attitudes
EQUALITY WATCH : Hold the Bigotry!
A 'Housecleaning' That Backfired : Travel office: Did White House bungle again?
Fires Just Waiting to Happen : Code violations abound, study of two inner-city neighborhoods finds
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : In Search of a City's Economic Elite : Peter Ueberroth's exit from Rebuild L.A. leaves a board that typifies the area's political and economic gridlock. By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a senior fellow with the Center for the New West and an international fellow at Pepperdine University's School of Business and Management, is the author of "Tribes: How Race, Religion and Identity Determine Success in the New Global Economy" (Random House, 1992). \f7
A Summit to Legitimize a Corrupt Regime? : Africa: American participants in Gabon should ask hard questions about human rights. By George B. N. Ayittey, \o7 George B. N. Ayittey, a native of Ghana, is associate professor of economics at American University in Washington. He is the author of "Africa Betrayed" (St. Martin's Press, 1992). \f7
Obituaries
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Insensitivity in Closure Listing
Making A Difference in Your Community : Volunteers Sought to Keep Dream Alive By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan Wins Backing of L.A. Police Union : Politics: Woo attacks rival as delinquent taxpayer. Meanwhile, campaign spending on both sides mounts. By Ted Rohrlich and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Celebrating L.A. Icons : Universal CityWalk Is for Real--Almost By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Chief Calls for More Inspections : Housing: Manning wants task force to check buildings in Pico-Union/Westlake and other crowded areas of the city. By Robert J. Lopez and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Taking No Chances : Home Turned Into Fort, to Neighbors' Dismay By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cost of Carving Up L.A. District Put as High as $40 Million : Education: State Finance Department's estimate of annual added expense to taxpayers is attacked as excessive by backers of plan. Opponents say it's too low. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan, Woo Remain Fuzzy on Jobs Issue By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Civil Rights Probe Urged After Acquittal in Slaying
Rise of Astronomy Traced in Exhibit By Nona Yates
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Extradition of Boy, 16, in Fatal Carjacking Sought
LOS ANGELES : Suspected Getaway Driver Dies of Bullet Wound
LOMITA : Boy, 3, Drowns in Family's Back-Yard Swimming Pool
LOS ANGELES : Appeal Filed in Bid to Oust Judge From Denny Case
LOS ANGELES : Half-Cocked Gun's Action Surprises Officer in Court
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Auto Deaths on Mountain Roads May Surpass Record
LOS ANGELES : Students at Hearing Say They Feel Safe at Schools
LOS ANGELES : Gangs Active in 94% of U.S. Cities, USC Study Finds
Severely Injured Boy Awarded $15 Million in Suit Against Hyundai By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Fatally Shoots Man After Foot Chase : Violence: The early morning slaying occurs in a San Pedro housing project. Police say the victim was wielding a flashlight threateningly. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Perk--Free Coffee--Criticized by Congressman By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banner of Roasting Dog at City Hall Art Exhibit Is Removed By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countdown to Election Day : 14 Days Left in the L.A. Mayoral Campaign
COLUMN RIGHT/ SUSAN CARPENTER McMILLAN : Ozzie & Harriet for the '90s: Ozzie & Harriet : When personal fulfillment became society's goal, the nuclear family fell into disfavor. Now, it's time to reconsider. By Susan Carpenter Mcmillan, \o7 Susan Carpenter McMillan is a KABC-TV commentator, spokesperson for the Pro-Family Media Coalition of Southern California and a founder of ShE LIST, a conservative women's political action committee. \f7
Obituaries
Helen Shrock; Ventura's 1st Female Bus Driver
County Dropout Rate Decline Continues : Education: For seventh consecutive year, fewer students left local high schools in 1992. Tiny Oak Park High School District reported no dropouts at all. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheers in Burbank--Pass the Pickle Juice : Pickle juice may not make you sober, my new friend explained, but he's sure it helped him pass the urinalysis test and land his new job. By Scott Harris
Calleguas Water Users Criticize Proposal for Levy By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hot Dog Heaven on a Thousand Oaks Sidewalk By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayor's Race Takes Low Road Down Stretch : Politics: Two weeks before the election, images overwhelm issues in bids for votes. : NEWS ANALYSIS By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CityWalk Opens at Universal : Entertainment: The two-block street is unveiled during a lavish celebration where guests mix with celebrities. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recruiting of Latinos for Beer Ads Is Criticized by Health Workers, Activists By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studying a Uniform Proposal : Education: Hueneme Elementary School District parents and officials are thinking of standardizing attire to reduce gang influences and instill student pride. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Team to Continue on Rockwell Study : Health: Over concerns of some members, panel retains epidemiologists to examine effects of nuclear materials on workers at the Santa Susana complex. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smaller Oil Companies Find Riches Still Remain : Business: They mine wells large producers have abandoned. One company brought production from 25 barrels daily to more than 580. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Defeats Bill Intended to Limit Crude-Oil Tanker Shipping By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New State Law May Be Used to Expel 3 Students : Newbury Park: The boys are accused of sexually harassing two high school girls. The Conejo Valley Unified board is scheduled to take action Thursday. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : Boy Scouts Deal With Volunteer Shortages By Jill Leovy
SIMI VALLEY : Nonprofit Groups Seek Grant Funding By James Maiella Jr.
MOORPARK : City Seeks Data on Residents' Attitudes By James Maiella Jr.
WOODLAND HILLS : Corporations Fund Day-Care Center By Kurt Pitzer
ENCINO : Man Who Scaled Pop Star's Gate Charged By Thom Mrozek
GRANADA HILLS : Surveillance Helps Convict 2 Vandals By Thom Mrozek
THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Officers of Failed Bank Are Arraigned By Julie Fields
PORTER RANCH : Sheep Block Freeway Commute Traffic By Hugo Martin
Toxic Discharges
NEWBURY PARK : TV Writer Works on Play for Alma Mater By Stephanie Simon
CHATSWORTH : Center for Disabled May Get New Role By Jill Leovy
Food-Stamp Mailing Goes to Private Firm By Sara Catania
MISSION HILLS : Elderly Victim of Pit Bull Leaves Hospital By Matthew Heller
PORT HUENEME : Fire Officials Will Discuss Tax Proposal By Mack Reed
GLENDALE : Arson Case Suspect Pleads Not Guilty By Tommy Li
OXNARD : Man Robbed, Beaten at Convenience Store By Julie Fields
NEWBURY PARK : Investigators Seek Cause of Bus Crash By Julie Fields
OXNARD : Arraignment Set for Man Accused of Rape By Jeff Mcdonald
BURBANK : Students Learn From AIDS Fund-Raiser By Ed Bond
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Convicted of Attempted Murder, Assault By Thom Mrozek
CAMARILLO : School District Seeks Jobs-Panel Volunteer By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Businessman Pleads Guilty in Tax Case By Jeff Mcdonald
Decisions
SAN FERNANDO : City to Employ Workfare Recipients By Carmen Valencia
SHERMAN OAKS : Group Seeks Support for Trolley Proposal By Scott Glover
VALLEYWIDE : Coalition Honors 2 Adults, 2 Students By Jeff Schnaufer
VAN NUYS : Trial Begins for Man Over Poverty Claim By Thom Mrozek
BURBANK : Library Director Given Reassignment By Ed Bond
Water District Approves Plan to Seek Land Near Reservoir By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shots Erupt in Store During Robbery
Realizing the Dream of Arts Park Is Largely a Matter of Money By Doug Smith, Ross Hopkins, a private political and public relations consultant, is executive director of the Cultural Foundation. The 12-year-old private group plans to build Arts Park L.A., a complex of art and performance facilities on 49 acres beside Balboa Lake in Sepulveda Basin. After years of delay, the foundation is only weeks away from final distribution of an environmental impact report, the last obstacle in its protracted negotiations to sublease the land from the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department. Hopkins expects to have the lease in hand by the end of summer. Then all the foundation will need is money to begin construction. The cost is projected at $150 million. Times reporter Doug Smith interviewed Hopkins
4 Men Arrested in Kidnaping Case
Magnet Schools Seeking Students
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Site for Farmers' Market Rejected By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Last Mira Loma Inmates to Leave Today : Incarceration: Supervisor Mike Antonovich is trying to stop closure of the jail. Its top administrator is not hopeful. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Husband in Marital Fraud Case Gets Land : Divorce: Anaheim banker who successfully sued ex-wife is awarded four parcels the pair had owned. But the ruling was not a total victory. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creature Comforters : Laguna Animal Control Officers Put in Tough Days Helping Beasts By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Upbeat Over Seal Beach Base Future By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baby Inside Van That Was Stolen in Corona Found : Kidnaping: An anonymous caller leads police to the vehicle, where 9-month-old Kaitlynn Cortez of Cypress slept, unharmed. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Scandal-Plagued Managers of Water District Retire Posts By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : 107 College Students Win Scholarships By Shelby Grad
Aliso Viejo : Shooting Victim Identified by Police By Thuan Le
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Builder Chosen for Senior Citizen Center By Geoff Boucher
CORONA DEL MAR : Developer Is Rescued From Boat By Thuan Le
Countywide : Vote Abstentions Set Agency Record By Jeffrey A. Perlman
LAGUNA BEACH : Sleuth Takes Own Case of Stolen Statue By Leslie Earnest
COSTA MESA : Tourney Nets $55,000 for Student Center By Lynda Natali
BREA : Man Hit, Killed by Tractor-Trailer
FULLERTON : Schools May Try On Voluntary Uniforms By Willson Cummer
WESTMINSTER : School Re-Creates Israeli Carnival By Andrea Heiman
BUENA PARK : Teachers Protest Contract Impasse By Debra Cano
ORANGE : 3 Rob Restaurant, Handcuff Manager
STANTON : Card-Club Campaign Signs Spark Dispute By Willson Cummer
New California Round of Base Hearings Due By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Authority to Eliminate 39 Staff Posts Through Layoffs, Attrition : Transportation: At $624.3 million, the OCTA tentative budget for fiscal 1994 is $70 million less than this year. Freeway projects represent $385 million of the proposal. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Man Must Pay $1.1 Million to Woman Bilked of Savings By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 1, in Critical Condition After Near-Drowning in Pool By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Given Prison Under New Worker's Comp Fraud Law
SPORTS
Dodgers Make It Seven in a Row : Baseball: Karros hits two solo home runs as L.A. holds off Padres, 5-4. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceballos Is Beacon for Suns : Western: His 21 points show the way during 105-91 victory over the SuperSonics. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Fall, 4-3, to Mariners in 14 By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eastern Series Proves Ugliness Is in Swollen Eye of Beholder By Mal Florence
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Edberg Doesn't Get Stuck in Clay in First Round By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
Goodwill Games From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Flyers Hire Simpson to Replace Dineen as Coach From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Six Local Schools Make Field for Road to Omaha By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Indians' Kramer Gets One-Hitter in Only Second Start From Associated Press
Titans Draw Maine in NCAA Baseball Regional By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Green's Mets Defeated Again as Greene Remains Unbeaten From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : This Isn't Homecoming Scioscia Planned By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : They Thought They Had Seen It All By Bob Nightengale
Bowman, May, Ross Are Taking Newport Harbor to New Heights : Track and field: The high jumpers' collective work ethic helped the Sailors win Division II championship. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft Suffers a Stinging Defeat; Granada Hills Wins City Golf By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Becker Leaving Bench at Rancho Alamitos for Coaching Post at Pacifica By Dave Mckibben
SOUTHERN SECTION INDIVIDUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Slump Ends, Woods Wins His Second Title : Golf: On the same course where he won two years ago, Tiger again shoots a four-under 68. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justin Brunette School: Ocean View Sport: Baseball...
PREP TENNIS : University One Step From No. 1 Team By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Scores a Big First-Round Knockout By Eric Shepard
UC IRVINE NOTES : Catala Gets Olympic Festival Berth
PREP TENNIS : Marshall, Chatsworth Win Titles By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP GOLF : Woods Wins Title Again With 68 By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL : Esperanza, Edison Set for the Second Round By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Digs Deep, Beats Taft for Title : High school tennis: After two earlier losses to Toreadors, Chancellors take advantage of round-robin format that rewards team depth. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calcante, Maumausolo Are Matadors' First Division I All-Americans By Paige A. Leech
PREP SOFTBALL : Foothill Hoping Its Luck Continues in the Playoffs By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gina Heads School: Newport Harbor Sport: Track and field...
SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : U.S. Will Compete in 25-Meter Short-Course Meet By Theresa Munoz
Ryun Never Heard the Footsteps--or Much Else By Jim Murray
ANALYSIS : Kings' Addition by Subtraction? : Game 5: Decisions on whom to play, and not play, loom as important against Toronto tonight. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadiens Hold Back After Reaching Final From Associated Press
Thousand Oaks' Jones Gets Suspension Lifted By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indianapolis 500 / Update Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / UPDATE : If There Is Time to Spare, Mansell Can Find Some Novel Ways to Spend It By Shav Glick
Nobody Laughs at 'College Boys' Now : Penske's 25 Years of Marrying Indy Cars and Technology Bring Unprecedented Success By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL : Jordan Will Do His Best to Even Score With Knicks From Associated Press
Wilkens Resigns; Clipper Job Next? : Pro basketball: Coach bows out after seven years in Cleveland and says he expects to coach again. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kersee Resigns as Coach of UCLA Women's Team By Chris Baker
NHL PLAYOFF NOTES : Rouse Proves to Be Key for the Maple Leafs By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demers Demurs From Comment About a Toronto-Montreal Final By Helene Elliott
Reds Are Quick With Pink Slip for Perez : Baseball: Manager is replaced by Johnson after 44 games, but it isn't Schott's decision. From Associated Press
A Dream Come True Turns to Heartbreak for Batboy, 14 Associated Press
Bichette Still Struggling to Live Up to His Billing By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Access to Players, Wide-Open Spaces Can Make Security Difficult By Fred Robledo
Yale Wants Angelini Despite Assault Charge : High school soccer: Ivy League school sticks with Harvard-Westlake star who was caught on video tape kicking an opponent on the head during a game. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woods Beats Wright by 2, Wins Section Golf Title By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second-Seeded Northridge Won't Be a Sleeper in West Regional : College baseball: Matadors need not have worried about making NCAA tournament. Top-ranked Arizona State is top-seeded on its home field. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vranau Resigns After One Year as Burbank High Baseball Coach By Jason H. Reid
Gordon, Titan Coaches Discuss Budget, Football By Scott Miller
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