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What happened on May 27, 1993
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Dangers to Prison Guards Rise as Inmate Conditions Worsen ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW / 'HIDE AND SEEK' : Thriller Puts Chill on Country Living : The play is paced briskly enough to skirt the story's absurdities and is well augmented with atmospheric music and sound effects. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suit Against Pastor Finally Yields Money : Loans: After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, parishioners are recovering cash lent to the Rev. William Steuart McBirnie, who mismanaged their funds. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marshall Papers Show O'Connor Delaying Court Work : Law: Justice, a swing vote in sensitive cases, is depicted as agonizing over votes for months. This insight is one of many nuggets in released files. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's AST Buys Tandy's Computer-Making Operation DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It'll Be a Very Marry Month of June MARY LOU LOPER
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : St. Margaret's Seniors Get Pick of the Letters
School Dropout Rate Plunges 82% From Last Year : Education: School officials credit academic programs for improvement, but skeptics say the numbers are implausible. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW / THE TACO CORRAL : Ups, Downs of Family Business : Clan's Mexican fare excels where it is authentic, but quality of the dishes in some cases proves to be uneven. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN / THE ART SCENE : Exploring the Abstract Impulse : The Conejo Valley museum show surveys works between the 1940s and '60s. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Sisters Hope Shirts Help Cut U. S. Debt : Simi Valley pair pledge to give the profits from their clothing venture to the federal government. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Newport Than NYC, Ice Box Is Chill, Not Square ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Panel OKs Tighter Farm Worker Protections JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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The Region : Firms Wary of Cleanup Cost
Thomasons Decry Being Cast as Villains : White House: Clinton's TV-producer friends say they are not Hollywood types. They empathize with people like Bebe Rebozo and Bert Lance. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Can't Prove Health Plan Saves Money DAVID LAUTER and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Democrats Hammer Out Deal on Spending Curbs : Congress: Plan is aimed at winning votes of conservatives as budget showdown nears. Clinton's aides concede that defeat would be devastating. WILLIAM J. EATON and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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White House Seeks to Save Rights Nominee JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Video Rentals Ardith Smith
Blue Cross Plan Cuts Payments to Specialists THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Of Representatives
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The Region : 5 Districts Get Health Grants
Glendale : Downtown Goes Upscale
Pakistan Court Rejects Ouster of Prime Minister Associated Press
Emissions Trading Plan Is Slow to Get Into the Air : Environment: Program for selling pollution credits is pared down, delayed. Enforcement is a key concern. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
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COLUMN ONE : Playing the Big-Name Game : As the election looms, Riordan and Woo try to one-up each other with endorsements. History casts doubt on success of such tactics, but in this race, anything that gets voters to the polls could be crucial. FRANK CLIFFORD and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Service Transfer Raises Concern
NEWS ANALYSIS : Energy Tax Hits Consumer More Than Oil Firms JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting a Cork on Access to Alcohol
Republic Leaders to Back Yeltsin on New Constitution, Aide Says From a Times Staff Writer
Culture Watch : Why Do They Say Those Things?
Evidence of Solar System's Edge Found Associated Press
Radio Stunt Gives S.F. Commuters a Bad Haircut Day From a Times Staff Writer
Blue Cross Plan Cuts Payments to Specialists THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Ministers Want More Details on Plans for Bosnia ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perot Disparages Clinton as Being 'Middle Management' Associated Press
Lobster Will Be the Life of the Party ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Be Sure Before Buying Your Pet GARY LIBMAN
Kaiser's Record of Caring for Poor Assailed : Health: House subcommittee is investigating charges that the HMO has failed to do its fair share. Company denies accusations, blaming them on a contract dispute. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonn Vote OKs Strict Curbs on Asylum-Seekers TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Doubted Defector's POW Claims, Data Shows MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Seat Is Latest Milestone in Educator's Career ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton Will Make Memorial Day Visits From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sylmar Parents Will Be Allowed to Choose School HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Miami Prepares for Lozano Case Verdict From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Staff Cuts, Service Fees Weighed in Budget Plan : Finances: Layoffs of up to 25 employees are part of a worst-case scenario. Higher parking prices and a fire assessment district also considered to offset projected $6.4-million shortfall. DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : 3 Get Life Terms in '88 Sect Slayings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Blocking U.S. Water Reforms : Funding: Action approved by Congress gives environmental needs priority in allocating some federal resources. But Wilson has killed a surcharge designed to raise $150 million to help implement the measure. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Museum Fete Takes the Cake ANN CONWAY
San Jose Councilwoman Stirs Racial Uproar : Minorities: Black lawmaker makes remarks interpreted as prejudicial toward Latinos, Asian-Americans and gays. She is being pressured to resign. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast in Florence Kills at Least 6 Reuters
Plane Tailed, Half-Ton of Cocaine Seized MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Newcomers Are Changing Face of Iowa Towns : Communities are gradually making adjustments to welcome families lured by jobs, rural lifestyle. ERIC JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guatemalan Leader Tightens Grip, Muzzles Press : Latin America: Troops block newspapers. Serrano refuses to back down from seizure of absolute power despite opposition. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Considering Base Closures to Revisit San Diego From a Times Staff Writer
Students Turn Dead Ends Into Diplomas : Education: O.C. schools' alternative programs put would-be dropouts back on track. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karabakh Rejects Peace Plan OKd by Armenia, Azerbaijan JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teledyne, Chilean Indicted in Sale of Bombs to Iraq DOUGLAS FRANTZ and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cambodian Leader Drops Role for Rebels : Asia: Sihanouk calls election turnout a repudiation of Khmer Rouge. He says it won't be included in government. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Views on U.S. Global Role Creating Confusion : Foreign policy: New team hasn't fully explained its positions. Criticism comes from Congress, elsewhere. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailor Gets Life Term in Killing of Gay SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Plan to Privatize Banks, Other State Firms WILLIAM DROZDIAK, THE WASHINGTON POST
Rational Talk on Immigrants for a Change GEORGE SKELTON
$5-Million Reward in Cardinal's Killing : Mexico: Embarrassed president acts. He faces criticism for failing to control drug mafias. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council OKs Taxes on Water, Parking NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year-Round Classes Opposed at Meeting RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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City of Hope Gets Grant for Leukemia Research
A Valuable Vision for Public Schools
Malibu : City Spending Cuts Planned
Pasadena : Schools Support Library Tax
Tributes Honor Chavez's Memory
Consultants and City Spending
Compton : Council Meeting Canceled for Second Week in a Row
Bell Gardens : Council Drops Plan to Hire Trouble-Shooter, Staff
Plan to Plug '95 Fiscal Leak OKd : Budget: The city will lose nearly $6 million annually if BKK landfill closes as scheduled. Higher fees and fewer services are considered. ANDREW LEPAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malibu : Zoning Text Reworded
ABC Schools : Librarian, Sports Program Eliminated in $3-Million Cut
Long Beach : Mayor Says Budget to Allow Hiring of 60 More Officers
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Life, Laughs and Lotus ANNE KLARNER
National Video Rentals : 'Passenger 57' Riding High on Charts DENNIS HUNT
Goldberg, LaBonge Trade Charges of Yielding to Special Interests : 13th District: Except for the dispute about finances, the City Council rivals agreed more often than not at their final joint appearance before the June 8 vote. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cyclists Can Pack Into Caspers RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Hammering. Sawing. Sweating. A group of teen-age mothers is learning the hard work of parenting and independence. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan's King Hussein to Visit Clinton in June Associated Press
Restaurant Chain to Open in San Dimas
Meddling Alleged in Tug of War Over Naval Hospital Site : Property: Long Beach wants the nearly 70 acres to build a shopping mall, but Lakewood, which has its own mall, supports a bid by the County Office of Education to move its headquarters there. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS NOTEBOOK : 49er Baseball, Softball Teams Seek National Titles PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Step-by-Step Plan for Fitness and Academic Achievement MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Schedule Set for Live at the Hyatt Series
Reader Criticizes Roybal and Applauds Latino Comedians
Downey : Low-Income Housing Funds Diverted to Other Projects
Long Beach : City to Pay $405 Million for 725 Acres of Waterfront
Long Beach : 'Graffiti, Tagger & Mural Expo' Planned for Saturday
Covina : Hospital Lays Off 29 More
COLLECTIBLES : Antiquers Tired of the Same Old Things Can Try Outside O.C. KATHIE BOZANICH, Kathie Bozanich is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Till Death or Nasty Habits Do You Part AURORA MACKEY, Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer
ENTERTAINMENT : Movie Shines Spotlight on Developer of Mambo ELENA KELLNER
The Signal Corps : Residents Press for Traffic Light at Crossing Where Girl Was Killed DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORDS AND IMAGES : Benefit to Feature Jean-Michel Cousteau FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Freedy's Writing Flies BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Muir Races to Victory at Division I Track Meet GARY KLEIN
LIMITED EDITIONS : Bob Florence Writes Compositions With Specific Players, and a Certain Ensemble, in Mind BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the The Times Orange County Edition.
QUE PASA? : Former Justice Reynoso Appointed to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights NANCY ZUBIRI
South Pasadena : Fire, Lighting Taxes Hiked
Pasadena : JPL Job Bias Suit Appealed
WET & WILD : Divers Back Plan to Keep Coastline Alive DAVID HALDANE, David Haldane is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Oil Company Honors Ballona Wetlands Activist
Cambodian Voting Brings Hope, Dismay to Refugees : Election: To many here, a trip to the New York polling site--the only one in the nation--is out of the question. Immigrants feel shut out from the historic event. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : After 3-Year Struggle, St. Monica Appears to Be on Right Track SEAN WATERS
Riordan Discloses Two Arrests About 25 Years Ago : Campaign: He says he was held for drunk driving and interfering with an officer. 'I learned my lesson,' he adds. RICHARD SIMON and GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Antagonism Gives Way to Appreciation JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot next week. and
Dump Plans to Stay Open Through 2006 : Landfill: President of BKK says agreement with the city to shut down in 1995 is based on stipulations that have not been met. A new round of lawsuits may be coming. ANDREW LEPAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clean Air Award Given to Pasadena Company
Ray Brown Sparks a Jazz Renaissance
Making Venice Beach a Safer Place for All
Eagle Rock : Students Join Haitian Protest
1st Latina in Space Is Ready for 2nd Trip MEMO MUNOZ, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
When Ellie Broke From the Script, They Walked Off the Set Dianne Klein
ROCKTALK / NOTES : Loud Times at Brewhouse Not Something to Dwell On BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vollaire Duped City Council, Member Says LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Red Hot Lovers' Takes a Nostalgic Romp Without Stirring Up Emotional Murk M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOCAL ELECTIONS / Q&A WITH TOM LaBONGE : Candidate Sees Need to Make 13th District Safe and Clean Interviewer: Times staff writer Ron Russell
Hoover High Says Goodby to a Diamond Gem in Pitcher Evans : Softball: The senior, who will attend Arizona in the fall, ranks among the Southern Section's top five in seven pitching categories. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Battles for Budget Votes : Congress: As showdown looms in the House, the President phones lawmakers to seek support. White House aides concede that defeat would be devastating. DAVID LAUTER and WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CULTURE PEARLS : Wearing of the Plaid Is All in the Family BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who frequently contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Rose Parade Group Gets a New Look : Tournament: The organization brings in new recruits, 48% minority and 46% female. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Sailors Die as Bus Sinks Associated Press
Focus : Roberto Lovato Chosen Refugee Center Director NANCY ZUBIRI
West Los Angeles : AIDS Mural Project
PEOPLE : Give These Excuses an A+ for Creativity ELIZABETH MEHREN
TRIED & TRUE : Faire Game : Renaissance Man Finds Pleasures in Olde-Tyme Garb PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a frequent contributor to The Times Orange County Edition. This column appears occasionally in OC Live!
Post Office Hours Expanded : Glendale
Feast Fit for an Angel-Haired Princess : Tutto-Mare Cook Brings Daughter Into His Work MIKE SPENCER, Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
SMRR and Its Role in Civilian Review of Police Work
Region : 9 Schools Receive Highest Academic Award From State
Olympic Gold Winner De La Hoya Sets Sights on World Lightweight Title CELIDA AVALOS, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
'TREASURE ISLAND' : 'Guy Play' With Lots of Swordplay TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Rival to Run for Collins' Seat Associated Press
3 Men Spend Night Stranded in Canyon : Rescue: Mild weather helped the Edison Co. contract employees emerge unharmed from a ledge in the wilderness. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Artists Head for the Street at 7th Festival RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J. Pulitzer Jr.; Publishing Family Scion From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soybeans Products Put Meat on Table : Mail-ordered foods resolve dilemma for Ojai family. Items taste amazingly like regular hamburger. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTHWATCH : Guide for Getting in Swim of Things LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KILTS, CLANS, SCOTS : Fest Brings Highland Fun to the Fore CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Pit Bull Attack at Elysian Park
Lynwood Girls Travel to Sacramento, Greece
2nd UCLA Officer Sues Alleging Discrimination : Campus: In the latest complaint, a Latino sergeant charges his career advancement was thwarted by superiors. Chief disputes accusation and cites diversity of the staff, but more lawsuits are expected. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Civic Center Plans Upset Growth Foes : Development: Government agencies and RAND say they need room to expand. Opponents want open space and say citizens' opinions went unheeded. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GAMES : Putting Crime-Stoppers on the Map PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Clinton Names Southland Man to Head EEOC NANCY ZUBIRI, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Cal Poly Horse Facility Is a Breed Apart KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Desire' Puts Spin on 'Fatal Attraction' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
A Different Kind of Peace-Work : A Camarillo woman shares her skills and helps impoverished Nicaraguans learn the sewing trade. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homage to the Strength of Love JANET KINOSIAN
Life Lessons : Revered Teacher Retires After 28 Years of Helping Children Achieve DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soaring to New Heights After Injury : Preps: Troy Patterson overcame the loss of his lower right leg to become one of the area's best high jumpers. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Become King of Swing at Hamilton : Preps: After being relegated to a reserve role as a junior, Leonard Weathersby became one of the best hitters in the City. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Carniceria for Masa y Mas PAT GERBER, Pat Gerber is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
THEATER REVIEW / 'MORNING'S AT SEVEN' : 54-Year-Old Play a Nice Fit for Plaza Players TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Polytechnic Student Gets Presidential Scholar Prize RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Estancia Park Is Perfect for Picnic, Local-History Lesson ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
UCLA's Baker Struts Stuff at Pacific 10 Track Meet ALAN OTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welcome to a Brave New World of Animal Care GARY LIBMAN
Pomona : 4-Level Interchange Started
'Dragon': More Than Just Kicks LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. and
FOR THE KIDS : Learning to Dance With Dose of Attitude JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Different Approaches to Oriental Cooking MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
'TORCH IN THE SKY' : Ceramist's Play Finally Hits the Stage TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When 'Enlightened' People Make Racist Remarks MICHAEL HAEDERLE and CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Romance, Humor Star in Fave Flicks Responses were gathered by Henry York (Servite), Abby Fung (Kennedy), Tina Toochinda (Dana Hills), Mary Alice Perez, (Orange Lutheran), Tina Ghattas (Santa Margarita), Darice Liu (Villa Park), Rosalind Blames (Southern California Christian) and Susanna Lee (Ocean View)
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Sunny Outlook on Silent World : Education: Deaf senior at University High is a cheerleader and has won an oratorical contest. NGUYEN HO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nguyen Ho is a senior at Woodbridge High School in Irvine
Neighborhood of Strangers Is Now a Family : Communities: After a shooting, residents rallied around a neglected park. Crime in area is down and group wins Neighborhood of the Year award. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changed for Good : A Year After Cara Vanni's Parents Had Her Abducted to Be Treated for Behavior Problems, the San Clemente Family Says It Is at Peace BRAD BONHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newhope Paints Pretty Pictures on a Shoestring : Elementary school creates award-winning arts program with hard work and paper towels. SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Offbeat Characters Enliven Town : THE HARD TO CATCH MERCY by William Baldwin ; Algonquin Books $19.95, 464 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
STRUCTURES : Closing Down Area Landmark : The Dorril B. Wright Cultural Center, a 500-seat facility for theater and musical events, is falling victim to budget cuts. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Linda Vista Asks, 'Whose Community Is This?' BEVERLY BEYETTE
Preps GARY KLEIN
Montebello : Old House to Be Replaced by Up to 6 Affordable Ones
Ed Kanan; Blind Ski Champion, Land Developer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rules Anaheim Vendor Ban Is Illegal : Street sales: Restricting the mostly Latino peddlers is deemed 'discriminatory.' City denounces decision. TERRY SPENCER and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paint The Town Red RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
PROFILE / MIGUEL DEL AGUILA : Composer Harmonizes His Identity Through Music JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HE HAS FAITH IN HIS JOKES : The Irreverent Jon Stewart Believes We Shouldn't Take Ourselves Too Seriously DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly writes about comedy for OC Live!
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man Faces Trial in Death of Girlfriend's Pet Monkey : Courts: Prosecutor says the defendant was apparently jealous of the attention that the Van Nuys woman gave to the 7-month-old animal. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton's Haircut
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Judge Sentences Man to Prison in Slaying of Sylmar Woman JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Hiring Reserve Officers to Arrest Taggers TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School District Plans Lessons in Values : Behavior: The Ventura proposal is modeled on a character- development program for elementary students in Dayton, Ohio. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : Acupressure Clinic Opens With City OK MIMI KO
County Zoo Plans to Live Up to Its Name : Nature: Major new exhibits would focus on animals native to the area, such as eagles and cougars, instead of zebras or tigers. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Sues City Over Police Officer's Slaying of His Wife TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUENA PARK : City to Pool Cost of Issuing Bonds
Tailhook Assn. Plans First Convention Since Scandal From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Encouraging Report Card on School Dropout Rates
HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Chief to Lead Her Last Graduation BILL BILLITER
Four Choices in Important L.A. City Council Races : June 8 election offers voters key decisions
Conejo Board Reconsiders Reducing Library Staffs : Schools: The trustees will re-examine janitor cuts and bus transportation issue in their discussion of $75-million budget. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Retired Nurse, 73, to Graduate From College : Education: Adelaide Tatto of Pacoima may be Chapman University's oldest degree recipient. HELAINE OLEN and CHIP JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$100-Million Riot Recovery Aid Studied : Rebuilding: HUD Secretary Cisneros says L.A. could become Clinton Administration's testing ground for many of its urban programs. City might be largest of 10 'empowerment zones.' CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK PARK : Panel Opposes Tax to Finance New Library DOUG McCLELLAN
PERSPECTIVE ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY : Don't Compromise, Don't Capitulate : Just when the judicial outlook is promising for lifting the ban, Barney Frank breaks ranks for politics. BRYN AUSTIN, Bryn Austin of Los Angeles has written about gay and lesbian issues for national publications.
Activists Ask Trustees to Drop Support of Redevelopment Plan JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents Get Chance to Recycle Junk Saturday BRENDA DAY
Time to Kick Back and Bask in the Glow of a Controlled Blaze ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : Civic Center Opening Scheduled for July WILLSON CUMMER
Babbitt to Meet With Parkland Advocates : Recreation: The proposed acquisition of Soka University land will be discussed. The interior secretary met with school officials in April. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEYWIDE : Antonovich Endorses Hall in Council Race JACK CHEEVERS
UNIVERSAL CITY : Garcetti Opens Anti-Crime Forum SCOTT GLOVER
OXNARD : Panel to Review EIR for Development Area PATRICK McCARTNEY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Girl to Attend Contest for Auto Repair JEFF SCHNAUFER
Mayor Checks Into 4-Week Chemical Dependency Program : Manhattan Beach: An outburst at a council meeting precedes her announcement that she is getting help. Members praise her decision. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Takeover That Need Not Take Place
ORANGE : 10% Hike in Water Bills Begins July 1 HELAINE OLEN
Countywide : Anti-Tollway Group Plans Rally at UCI JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
IRVINE : Council Joins With Newport on Route SHELBY GRAD
SAN FERNANDO : Maintenance Change Gets Mixed Reaction CARMEN VALENCIA
Pierce College Hosts Foreign Counselors KURT PITZER
Block Says Layoffs, Jail Closings May Return : L.A. County: Sheriff warns that $4 million in emergency funds will only last a month. He calls for showdown with governor. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disarray in the White House Staff : Doesn't anybody know how to play this game?
Free Trade Agreement
Assemblyman Knight
Conduct
Opinions
Free Trade Agreement
Intercultural Education
Fight Over Oil Route Likely to Take Years
A Narrow View Nurtures Crime
State Shouldn't Take Landscaping Funds
CALABASAS : Legislation to Limit Price of Soka Parkland Rejected
Assemblyman Knight
CALABASAS : Board Seeks 3-Year Teachers' Contract KURT PITZER
BURBANK : Council Agenda Policy Reversed ED BOND
COLUMN LEFT/ C. LANI GUINIER : Minority Goal Must Be Equality in Fact C. LANI GUINIER, C. Lani Guinier's comments are excerpted from articles in the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review ("Keeping the Faith: Black Voters in the Post-Reagan Era," Vol. 24, 1989) and the Michigan Law Review ("The Triumph of Tokenism: The Voting Rights Act and the Theory of Black Electoral Success," Vol. 89, 1991).
Brothers Charged in Arson Fire That Killed Family of 4 : Crime: Ronald and Carlos Germany face possible death penalty. Chief Williams says motive was to force the family out so that the suspects could sell drugs from the house. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Surprise Event Awaits Graduating Seniors JEFF MEYERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : She Gave It the Old College Try--Again ROBERT BARKER
Catering Truck Owners Mark Group's Start : Commerce: Wariness about crime helps prompt formation of the association that already has 175 members. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disaster Loan Deadline Near for Storm Victims PATRICK McCARTNEY
$151 Million Earmarked for Courthouse : Appropriation: House subcommittee sets aside funds for federal building on 3.9 acres in Santa Ana Civic Center. Further approvals are needed. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Fired Harbor Department Worker Awarded $913,425
Torrance City Clerk Quits Amid Growing Criticism : Government: John Bramhall, whose resignation is effective July 24, seeks to avoid grueling reelection contest. He would have faced his deputy for post. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assemblyman Knight
Assembly Committee Rejects Soka Land Acquisition Bill : Legislation: The proposal would have limited the cost of the parcel. Assemblyman Terry B. Friedman blames the setback on the university's lobbying. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Plan for Charter School Is Shelved ANNA CEKOLA
NORTHWEST : LOS ALAMITOS : Trash Firm to Begin Incentive Program BERT ELJERA
Reaching for the Stars : 1st Latina Astronaut Reminds Students of Education's Value DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Man Took Hostage to Tell of World's End, Court Told
Tag the Taggers Law
Freeway Crash Kills Santa Ana Cyclist
ENCINO : Man Suspected of Trespassing Sought THOM MROZEK
China's Leaders
Busboy's Slaying Stuns Co-Workers, Relatives : Newbury Park: Rudolfo Macias is found bludgeoned at his home. Detectives search for a suspect in L.A. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Identify Man Found Dead
Free Trade Agreement
Weeding the Way : CCC Crews Clear Hill for Comeback of Native Habitat BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Civil Rights Commission Plans Hearings for June
LOS ANGELES : $25,000 Reward Posted in Slaying of Watts Man
Airport Officials Give Holiday Tips MATTHEW HELLER
NEWBURY PARK : Complaints of Battery to Be Investigated BRENDA DAY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Caterers Form Association in Wake of 5 Killings
Drug Reform
Sheriff's Officials Say Jail Could Be Shut Again : Finances: The department plans to reopen the Mira Loma facility in Lancaster on Friday. But funding remains uncertain. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : City Moves to Restrict Rowdy Nightclubs STEPHANIE SIMON
Oscar Lamare (Lamar) Peacock; Store Owner
Memorial Service Set for Volunteer Karen Hochadel GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Man Guilty in Rape, Kidnaping : Crime: Raul Oscar Alamar, 29, faces 77 years in prison in assault of girl, 14. An accomplice could get a 48-year sentence. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPTON : College Board Fires Dean in Misuse of Federal Funds
Campground Crunch for Long Weekend JANE HULSE
Police Chief of Inglewood in Shootout With Robber MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motel Owner Says He's Victim of Card Club Fight : Politics: He fears a picture on a brochure opposing Measure A will make people think prostitutes use the place. WILLSON CUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Close-up Look At People Who Matter : Food Program Founder Serves Up Hash, Hope JAMES ZOLTAK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Redondo Beach Councilman Paul Burke Dies at 57
ENCINO : Accord Near Over Vocational School SCOTT GLOVER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Farmers' Market Plan Pits Out-of-Towners Against Local Builder : Business: A Newhall Land & Farming official says using City Hall parking lot would violate covenants. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Saugus Residents Seek Changes in 1,550-Residence Development DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$23.8-Million Suit Filed Over Slaying : Litigation: Family of woman killed by estranged husband, a police officer, says the LAPD is to blame for her death. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Edwards AFB Commander Named
LOCKWOOD VALLEY : Work to Begin Soon on Highway Cleanup JEFF McDONALD
Oxnard Shuts Off Water to Shelter : Homeless: Zoe Center officials protest after action effectively closes the facility. The city finds permanent housing for its residents. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Mayor Recall Effort to Be Abandoned DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
VAN NUYS : Man Blames Poverty Claims on Divorce THOM MROZEK
City Considers Separate Fire Department : Thousand Oaks: A councilman contends withdrawal from the county district could save up to $6 million annually. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood Police Chief in Shootout With Robber : Crime: Official is confronted as he rides his bicycle home. He believes he wounded his assailant. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Council Votes to Ban Alcohol in Parks ED BOND
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Volunteers to Tutor Youngsters JILL LEOVY
ORANGE : Fire, Library Services Among Budget Cuts HELAINE OLEN
Torrance Dropout Rate Plummets KIM KOWSKY
Don't Give Free Rein to Racing Backers
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 2nd Suspect Arrested in Killing at Bus Stop
SANTA ANA : 2 School Openings Will Ease Crowding JON NALICK
Countywide : Volunteers Honored for Their Services GEOFF BOUCHER
OXNARD : City Considers More Larger Rental Units FRED ALVAREZ
Utility Lines Are Bad Graffiti
Keep Them in Class : Studies Have Found That New Teachers are Dropping Out at a Faster Rate Than Inner-City Students. The Problems in the Classroom Can Overwhelm Instructors, but a Program That Offers Technical and Emotional Support Is Helping . . . MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Cuts Threaten 18 Fire Stations : Finances: New forecast paints a grimmer picture. County officials say 280 may be laid off over the loss of state funds. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many of Cats Caught at Mobil Refinery Are Starving : Animals: After moving two dozen feral felines from Torrance property, trappers are switching to a feeding program. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allowing Violent Inmates in Orange Jail at Issue in Trial KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
7 Campuses in Sylmar to Offer School Choice HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOPANGA : Park Proposed for Popular Lookout Site KURT PITZER
Sierra Club's Lawsuit Dismissed in Attorney's Absence
Builder Alters Vast Playa Vista Project : Growth: Company offers changes to reduce massive development's impact on traffic and the environment. Suggestions reflect a bid to win political support. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Bay Found to Be Cleaner : Environment: Water in some areas is much freer of pollution than a year ago, group reports. But swimmers should avoid some locations. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
A Straight-A Recovery : Education: William Alexander Jr. hit bottom when his drug habit cost him his job. He checked into rehab, then, at 45, enrolled at L.A. City College. Tonight, he speaks at commencement as valedictorian of his class. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Loans $400,000 to Firm for Hangar, Office at Airport : Development: Torrance council deal will help small business that is being displaced by expansion plans. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rainbow Man' Faces Trial in Hostage Case
VENTURA : District Urged to Hire New Roofing Adviser JEFF MEYERS
Philip Bono, Reusable Rocket Booster's Designer, Dies at 72 GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Ill-Gotten Gains Going, Going, Gone DE TRAN
Justice in a Classroom of Winners SCOTT HARRIS
BUSINESS
MGM's Stanfill Expected to Quit the Studio : Entertainment: The move will leave Alan Ladd Jr. solely in charge as the company's future becomes even more uncertain. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Fall for Hoopla on HDTV Standards MICHAEL SCHRAGE
The Bottom Line on Toilet Paper The Stamford Advocate
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Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Comarco Cancels Proposed Purchase
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Slow Recovery, Drop in Interest Rates Predicted : Economy: Analysts say growth will not exceed 3%, with little inflation. Job creation will be modest. HOWARD LIBIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
InVitro Names New Chairman JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Unocal Seeks 500 Cars for Clean-Air Tests : Environment: The company will work with the state to study 1971-79 autos. Clean-air credits are at stake. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurateur to Close Fashion Island's Five Feet Too GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President, CEO of Union Bank to Be Reassigned
AST to Buy Tandy's Computer-Making Assets : Technology: The deal strengthens AST's position in a competitive market. Tandy will focus on its retailing operations. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Megabank : Despite Problems, B of A Appears to Have Succeeded JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Deputies Give Portable Computers Field Test : Technology: Patrol officers try out Irvine software maker's machines tailored to police needs. Officials say time saved writing reports could 'put more cops on the street.' ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Growth to Drag Its Heels, Economists Predict : Forecast: Defeat of Clinton's stimulus package causes National Assn. of Business Economists to lower expectations on jobs, interest rates. HOWARD LIBIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Rally Powers Dow to Record : Market Overview Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
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Individual Video Menus to Check Into Hotel TV : Technology: A new transmission system promises guests freedom of choice and high-clarity images in a joint venture by two Texas companies. From Reuters
Promoters to Appeal Ruling
TWA Cuts Fare for Children Traveling With an Adult : Transportation: Some analysts say the move could trigger another price war. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relax! A Modern Home Office Is No Big Deal LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Court Allows ICN to Postpone Annual Meeting : Litigation: Appeals panel OKs requested delay until jurists decide appeal of order restraining stockbroker who is trying to oust Chairman Milan Panic. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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RETAIL : Restaurant Enterprises Group Details Revenue Woes in Recent SEC Filing Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Seagram Buys 5.7% Stake in Time Warner : Media: Montreal-based firm says it is a friendly investor. It seeks to become Time Warner's largest shareholder. JOHN LIPPMAN and KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FOOD
The Rib Masters : The All-American Meal ABBY MANDEL
'Cue on Tape CHARLES PERRY
Smitten With Bites
Buffaloed
Cruising for 'Cue JONATHAN GOLD
The Rib Masters : Improvising Indoors BEV BENNETT
The Rib Masters : Joe Knows 'Cue RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
The Rib Masters : A Trip to Barbecue Dreamland CHARLES PERRY
The Rib Masters : Barbecue: The International Language
The Rib Masters : Where There's Smokey, There's Fire CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Bakersfield Basque Bash KITTY MORSE, Morse is the author of "The California Farm Cookbook," due out in September from Pelican Publishing
The Unconquered Wine DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Sumi Salad, Stuffed Flank Florentine, Million Dollar Fudge ROSE DOSTI
The Rib Masters : Rib Tips From Woody LAURIE OCHOA
The Rib Masters : The First Family of Barbecue LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Madzoon Report
SPORTS
Report: Jordan at Casino Night Before Game From Associated Press
Strange Situation for Rahal : Indy 500: After failing to qualify, last year's Indy car champion will watch Sunday's race from a sponsor's suite. MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Reds Players Snub Bowden Associated Press
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Capistrano Valley Gains Its First Volleyball Final LAURI LAPPIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Zeroing In on College Pitcher BOB NIGHTENGALE
Cabrera Drives In 4 to Lead N. Hollywood
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hill Beats Cardinals to Go 6-0 From Associated Press
ANALYSIS : Sideshow Antics Hide Real Issues : Campbell Conference: In hockey, as in other sports, defense wins championships. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Tunes in for the Future : Television: Owners are expected to approve contract setting up partnership with networks that will generate lower revenue. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Jones Deals With Weighty Issue Concerning Best Pal's Next Start BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Tries to Heat Up With Weather : College baseball: Second-seeded Matadors look for fast start in NCAA West Regional today against St. John's amid 100-degree temperatures. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transfer of Power : Small Came From Washington State to Hit 18 Home Runs for Northridge THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Bruins Follow Familiar Pattern PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Indy Turns Into Old Lady JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry Set for Rehabilitation MARYANN HUDSON
Gardena Teams Could Be in Running for City Titles MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Gearing for Final Step : College baseball: Ithaca is first up for No. 1 Kingsmen, who a year ago tripped on threshold of Division III title. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION TEAM TENNIS PLAYOFFS : University and Trabuco Hills Will Be Hard Pressed to Advance DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : El Modena Gets an Opportunity to Be the Giant Killer Today MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiles, Luna Top Irvine Fight Card
He's Craving More After Taste of Majors : Baseball: After stint with Brewers, Cypress High grad O'Leary hopes to leave minors for good. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tivenan Leaving El Modena for El Dorado CHRIS FOSTER
Image Concerns Brown : Clippers: Former coach says team shouldn't have been so surprised when he resigned. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barracuda Take a Shine to Anglers' Offerings at Catalina PETE THOMAS
TRACK AND FIELD / CITY FINALS : Giddens Will Stick to Two Events ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Another Wave : Pitchers Keep Rolling in at Pepperdine, Which Had Enough to Win a Title Last Year and Is Even Better in '93 GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Royal Sweeps Mistake-Prone Foothill Team : High school volleyball: Highlanders extend Southern Section record winning streak to 42, move into Division II final against Esperanza. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Offense Has Failed Them : Game 6: Lack of firepower has left them trailing against Toronto, three games to two. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Baseball Teams in a Battle for Survival : Preps: Banning, Redondo and West Torrance will be pressed to extend their seasons beyond the quarterfinal round of the playoffs. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Ricabal Poised to Strike : College baseball: Slider helps pitcher find success at Fullerton. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Ordered to Forfeit Two Scholarships : College football: NCAA imposes penalty because former linebacker DuBose received improper benefits. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPLOIS 500 / UPDATE : Bumper Strips, Medians Keep Drivers Honest SHAV GLICK
Tarango's Troubles Begin With His Draw THOMAS BONK
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Engesser, Kirschke Named County Athletes of Year
Three Titans Named All-Americans
Section Reverses Result; Engesser Awarded Race : High school track: Discovery of mistake, review of photo finish, prompt officials to award victory in 800-meter final to Ocean View runner. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Depth Could Hurt Birmingham : Track and field: Braves will need stellar outings from three performers if they are to repeat as City Section champions. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Pedro Gets Another Ticket to 4-A Final : Softball: The Pirates hang on to beat Carson, 1-0, to earn their fourth trip to the championship in six years. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodger Streak Is Nine : Baseball: Hershiser goes out early. Five runs in fourth inning beat Padres, 8-3, and complete perfect home stand. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Find No Relief in Loss : Baseball: Failure of bullpen in 2-0 defeat against Seattle stirs memories of failure to retain Harvey last November. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Heads Up: Canseco's Gaffe Helps Indians From Associated Press
Superintendent Denies Pressuring Coach DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Master's Duo Make Far West Team
Magic Has Spotlight in Exhibition From Staff and Wire Reports
DIVISIONS II, III VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Esperanza Sweeps Past Upland; No. 1 Royal Next HEATHER STEVENS
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Becker Plays Clay Pigeon Again--Loses to No. 92 THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Contributions to Trojans Weren't Always Appreciated MAL FLORENCE
Arizona Hopes to Trash CSUN as Pay-Back
Mira Costa Is Stuffed in Its Bid for Finals : Volleyball: Huntington Beach rallies in fourth game and puts away the second-seeded Mustangs. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gulbranson Signs With Northridge to Play Volleyball
Banning Has Its Victory Gift-Wrapped : High school softball: Four errors lead to Granada Hills' demise as Pilots win in semifinals, 6-1. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banning Has Its Victory Gift-Wrapped : Softball: Four errors lead to Granada Hills' demise as Pilots win in 4-A semifinals, 6-1. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS / WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS : SuperSonics Even Things With Suns SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers Come to the Defense of North Torrance Baseball Coach
SOCCER : Meola Stakes His Claim to Goalkeeper Job in 0-0 Tie JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Outboard Races Feature 10 National Champs SHAV GLICK
Huntington Beach Has Defense Needed to Win MIKE ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UC Irvine Signs Two Basketball Players
Readers Come to the Defense of North Torrance Baseball Coach
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEWS : Playwright Thwarts Romance of 'Comedy' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Columbia Tells Arnolds to Hit the Road JEFFREY WELLS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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ART REVIEWS : Davie's Abstractions Offer Treat for Mind--Not Eyes DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Clock Is Ticking as Race to Summer Film Season Begins : Movies: Columbia Pictures is pushing the deadline to get 'Last Action Hero' ready, while Universal Pictures just showed 'Jurassic Park' to exhibitors. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Kittenish Colvin Concert JEAN ROSENBLUTH
JAZZ REVIEW : John Abercrombie Brings Imaginative Trio to Catalina LEONARD FEATHER
TV REVIEW : Earnest Talk Show on Teen-Age Violence LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Disparate Bill of Alternative Rockers LORRAINE ALI
'Latins' Takes One Laugh at a Time : The revival at Fullerton's Teatro Cometa has some wisdom and insights for theatergoers of all ethnic stripes. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Bosnia Gives a New Tune to 'Fiddler' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Capitol Betting Millions on Gersh : Pop music: The much-rumored move of naming Gary Gersh as president is designed to 'energize' the record label. The announcement is expected today. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Superstar': What Did They Sacrifice? : The misdirected 'rock opera' relies on nostalgia to carry the show. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sitcoms Over Substance : Television: Of the 38 new fall series, 21 are comedies. A few dramas seem to have the potential to tackle the human condition in a meaningful way. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
'Itsy Bitsy Spider' to Spin Web on USA
Highbrow, High-Tech, High Time : Music: Computer enables video images and real-time animation to unite in Morton Subotnick's chamber opera 'Jacob's Room.' JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vampire in 3 Dimensions : Stage Music, Movement Will Accompany Film 'Nosferatu' at UCI ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : There's Some Fancy Writing on This Barroom Wall : For his home crowd, the singer relates the honky-tonk experience with more wit than you'll usually hear in a saloon. NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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