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What happened on September 28, 1993
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Tearful Erik Menendez Testifies to Abuse by Father : Trial: He tells of being subjected to both sex and violence. Choking, he says, 'I hated it, I hated it, I hated it.' ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Collection That's Clearly on the Cutting Edge JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bruno Pontecorvo; Nuclear Scientist Defected to Soviets Associated Press
U.S. Sailor Sets Record for Atlantic Sailboat Crossing From Reuters
BOOK REVIEW : A Link Between Power Lines and Cancer? : THE GREAT POWER-LINE COVER-UP, by Paul Brodeur ; Little, Brown and Company; $21.95, 304 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gen. Jimmy Doolittle Dies; War Hero, Aviation Pioneer : Flight: The celebrated ace, who grew up on the L.A. streets, was 96. He led daring 1942 Tokyo bombing raid. From a Times Staff Writer
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : 6 to Be Charged in American's Murder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Millions in U.S. Drink Polluted Water, Environmentalists Claim From Reuters
Clinton Meets Japan Leader for First Time : Diplomacy: They have 'good chemistry' but make little progress on economic problems. NORMAN KEMPSTER and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ATF Chief Retires Days Before Waco Raid Report : Government: The review is expected to criticize agency's director for his handling of fatal assault. Probe of FBI attack is nearly complete. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of 'Health Plan Police' May Lead to Costly Cheating THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Uncontrolled Los Padres Fire Chars 10,000 Acres Associated Press
Georgian City Seized by Rebels; Leader in Hiding : Caucasus: Black Sea resort falls after 12-day battle. Shevardnadze had vowed to defend it with 'bare hands.' SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : 600 U.S. Specialists to Assist Democracy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRIPOLI : New Deadline Looms
Brown Admits Contacts With Vietnamese The Washington Post
How to Get Started SHARI ROAN
Mexico's PRI Declares Victory in Coahuila State : Elections: Opposition charges fraud. Ruling party dominance could affect U.S. support for free trade pact. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somali Gunmen Fire at U.N. Office From Reuters
Largest U.N. Inspection in Iraq Could Lead to End of Trade Embargo From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : 8 Financial Workers Executed for Graft From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yeltsin Rejects Compromise on Elections SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convicted N.Y. Judge Loses Prison Request Newsday
Big Firms Face Added Burden in Health Plan EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Vigilantes in West Bank Vow to Shoot Future Palestinian Police : Mideast: Settler group warns that terrorists could penetrate new force. The announcement deepens fears that self-rule could lead to bloodshed. CAREY GOLDBERG and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Litany of Environmental Activism GEBE MARTINEZ
Typical Earth First! Protest: Spontaneous, Leaderless : Activism: Longtime group member says 'actions' such as Monday's blockade of tollway construction equipment are usually last-minute efforts. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NAFTA Imperils Border Wildlife, Officials Warn : Environment: The treaty is expected to bring increased development along the ecologically sensitive U.S.-Mexico line. Neither government has acted to give greater protection to threatened species. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Clinton Plan: Made for Compromise : Health: Congress to open months of hearings today. The proposal merges conflicting theories of how best to deliver medical care. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to Sign Bill Raising Cigarette Tax 2 Cents a Pack : Legislation: Revenue will pay for increased breast cancer research and prevention efforts. State business community opposed the measure. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : An Agency Too Big to Change? : The Agriculture Dept. has grown into a behemoth of entrenched interests and overlapping bureaucracies. But if problems are easy to spot, reformers have found weeding them out is not. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senator Indicted on Misconduct Charges in Texas KAREN TUMULTY and LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Days Are Numbered for Long Census Form : Data on housing, education, jobs would be dropped after criticism of 1990 enumeration's cost, errors. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westlake Village Nurse Was Shot to Death, Coroner Says MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8% of Orange County Delinquents Linked to 55% of Repeat Crimes DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mosquitoes Winning the War in Minnesota RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA : Muslim Leader Cites Nation's Dire Choice From Times Staff and Wire Reports
8 Arrested in Protest Against O.C. Tollway : Transportation: Foes of the San Joaquin Hills project chain themselves to earthmovers. Construction proceeds. ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bombing of Santa Barbara IRS Office Fails Associated Press
Koon, Powell Win 11th-Hour Prison Reprieve HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Clinton Tells U.N. U.S. Will Lead but Will Limit Its Role : Diplomacy: President declares that cost and national interest will be taken into account. Basic questions must be answered before troops are committed, he adds. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON : Global Economic Push
When Exercise Becomes Excessive SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Speier Weighs Run for Secretary of State Associated Press
Next Step : Russia: The Fight for the Kremlin : 'Putsch II' looks like a low-budget parody of the 1991 thriller. Crowds are smaller, the mood despairing. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Taking Stock in Warsaw : Investors are jittery over the rising political capital of ex-Communists and their allies. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILY : If You Can't Do It, Someone Else Will NEWSDAY
A Fuss Over Fleiss, Who Offered Help KEVIN ALLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not Sweating It : Health: Many Americans would rather hoist candy bars than barbells, though the benefits of exercise are clear. Guilt and false perceptions may be weighing them down. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Next Step : Russia: The Fight for the Kremlin : What now, Boris? The mercurial president has cast out his last excuse for failures: Parliament. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Pensions in Chile Pay Off Handsomely : Other Latin American countries are emulating the system, which requires workers to keep individual retirement accounts. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOTES : A Cousteau Rises to Earth's Defense CONNIE KOENENN
BAKU : Seeking Legitimacy
Market Scene : Bubble Bursts for Champagne Makers : With demand down, the French have stockpiled nearly a billion bottles. They are bittersweet over a good harvest. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELATIONSHIPS : Trapped Forever in Childhood : Bill Ouderkerken of Cypress is 38 and can appear a child one minute and an adult the next. But he is making his way. And his parents couldn't be prouder. JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surprises at Bacchus : Orange County's New Nightclub Opens With a Museum Benefit ANN CONWAY
Profile : Bureaucrat Breaks Mold : Maverick author lambastes the culture of conformity in his native Japan. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : Splendor in the Grass in Mexico : Church teachings and machismo are yielding to imported modern morals. But young people are still quite traditional. ALEJANDRA HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JOHANNESBURG : Sensitive Murder Trial
America From Abroad : Beijing TV Loves New York--Sort of : A new soap opera captures China's conflicting feelings and fascination with all things American. ELISABETH GRINSPOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
SUNDAYS ARE FUN AGAIN . . . : Marcus Allen Has New Life : Happy in Kansas City, He Is Trying to Put Feud With Al Davis Behind Him BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burton's Talent Speaks for Itself in Volleyball WENDY WITHERSPOON
Icy Wings a Factor in Kulwicki Crash From Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Pole Vaulter Pennel Dies : Track and field: The Agoura Hills resident, 53, was the first to clear 17 feet, in 1963. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Robbed Not Such a Bad Thing, After All JIM MURRAY
Right and Wrong Appear to Mean Little ERIC SHEPARD
Sea Hero Will Return, Trainer Says Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Johnson's Consistency Was the Key EARL GUSTKEY
Giving Up 9 Earned Runs, Finley Suffers His 14th Loss From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : It Might Become a Matter of Class JIM HODGES
Hearts Still Pounding Days After Dons' Rally STEVE KRESAL
Lakers' Offer to Green Believed to Have a Termination Clause SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Pardee Gets Support From Owner Associated Press
Victory Not a Cure for Rams' Everett T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steelers Keep Falcons Grounded, 45-17 : Pro football: Pittsburgh turns four turnovers by Hebert into 24 points. Foster scores three touchdowns. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler Doubtful for Chiefs Sunday STEVE SPRINGER
Polynice Free on Bail; Said to Wield Gun TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Phillies Clinch Tie in East With 6-4 Victory From Associated Press
At Least Grenades Were Not Included in His Locker Arsenal MAL FLORENCE
PREP TENNIS ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Defeats Woodbridge
'New' Rules, Lancers Trouble Canadians
Neil Hueston
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Bester, Five Others Trimmed from Roster ROBYN NORWOOD
Rachel Buenviaje
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Piazza Hits 33rd Homer in Dodgers' Loss to Cubs MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Two Assistants Suspended for Fight Associated Press
White Sox, Blue Jays Both Clinch : Baseball: Chicago wins AL West crown for the first time since 1983; Toronto wraps up third consecutive AL East title. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Former Holdout Price Added to Roster T.J. SIMERS
Tackling Reality : While UCLA's Werner Competes on Field, His Father Faces Different Kind of Battle JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : OCC Transfer Earns His Keep on Soccer Team JOHN WEYLER
BUSINESS
Worldwide Golf Buys Roger Dunn Chain of Shops DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bahrain Bank Buys Out Gucci, Puts an End to Legal Wrangle WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roger Miller Dealerships in Chapter 11 : Bankruptcy: The Honda and Mitsubishi outlets in Huntington Beach will continue to sell cars during 90-day reorganization. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Media And Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Insurance Auto Auctions to Purchase Allstate Unit
Entertainment Law Firm to Change Its Name Again
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chairman of Hazardous-Waste Firm Metalclad Has Resigned His Position
Domestic Market Share
CBS Surrenders in Battle Over Cable System Fees JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Viacom Hints of Plan for Wooing Paramount : Mergers: Investors hope for a higher cash offer. A report that the bidding war will be settled by an auction is denied. KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Groups Warn Against Accord Failure : Commerce: The trio says dire consequences may result if global rules aren't agreed upon soon. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Management Training Manual Expanded JACK SEARLES
The Bankers Behind the Bidding Are a Virtual Finance Who's Who ALAN CITRON and JOHN LIPPMAN
Maker of HIV Test Kit Sues for State's OK JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media And Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Calfed Stock Jumps Amid Pressure to Sell : Banking: Some shareholders fear the board may ignore buyout options. A bulk sale of troubled loans is possible. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peripheral Vision Makes Acquisition
Making Sure It's Fit to Drink
HIV Test Kit Maker Sues for State OK to Sell : Marketing: The Costa Mesa manufacturer of the in-home device says regulators are unfairly withholding approval. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DVI to Sell Its 7 Unprofitable Outpatient Clinics : Health care: Irvine firm intends to concentrate on core business of leasing expensive medical equipment. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johanson Dielectrics to Move Unit to Camarillo JACK SEARLES
Abex Planning to Keep About 45 Employees in the County JACK SEARLES
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Logitech Acquires Gazelle Graphics JACK SEARLES
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Lifestyle Is Going to the Dogs BRUCE HOROVITZ
Dob's Tire to Buy Parnelli Jones Chain JACK SEARLES
Media And Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Grass: Not What It's Cut Out to Be MICHAEL PARRISH
Despite Dip in August, Home Sales Remain Brisker Than a Year Ago From staff and wire reports
Media And Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Software Maker Acquires 4% Stake in Iwerks
Chad Therapeutics Declares Stock Split
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Buoyed as 30-Year Bond Rate Drops : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Chief Faces a Tough Balancing Act in UAW Talks From Reuters
UAW Gives Chrysler Until Midnight Thursday to Agree to Pact From Bloomberg Business News
They Huffed and Puffed and Flew Their Plane In Associated Press
Wal-Mart Closes Escrow on 1st O.C. Site, in Foothill Ranch DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Illinois Utility to Refund $1.7 Billion : Consumers: The deal, which includes rate cuts, would settle a long legal battle over the company's nuclear power program. From Reuters
UPS, Teamsters Reach Tentative Contract Accord From Associated Press
OroAmerica Issues Initial Public Stock Offering
Interest in Growth Funds Isn't Growing : Investing: Trendier types such as international and sector funds have grabbed the spotlight. But some observers predict they will come into favor again eventually. CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEDIA AND MARKETING : New Products Prompt O.C. Register to Seek Full-Service Ad Agency Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Owners Still Have Options If They Need Money for Repairs Ron Galperin
Media And Marketing Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Time Warner, Spiegel Plan Cable Venture : Retailing: The firms intend to launch two home shopping channels, including an interactive 'video mall.' From Associated Press
New S&L Cleanup Contracts Went to 2 Auditors Probed in Failures From Associated Press
Other States Keep Luring Valley Employers : Employment: Since 1990, about 10,000 Valley jobs have been lost. Corporate recruiters cite lower costs and higher quality of life elsewhere. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm to Pay $12 Million for Philips Airvision Assets
Datametrics Is Hoping to Launch High-Speed Printer
Helping Others See Environmental Light : Conservation: "Green Consumer" author Joel Makower passes on the wisdom he learned from his father. DAVID E. KALISH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Company Positioned for Real Estate Recovery : Development: Newhall Land's unusual tax status provides advantages that are expected to make the partnership an attractive investment. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uneasy Bedfellows : Styles Conflict in Health Net-QualMed Merger DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Beauty Firm Will Buy Most of Sebastian Inc.
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Buoyed as 30-Year Bond Rate Drops : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prime Time Shuttle Settles by Paying Fine
Regulators Lift Order on Western Security Bank
Merger of HMOs May Be a Test of Wills : Medical care: Qual Med and Health Net, former adversaries in court, must now combine different management styles and personnel. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ryder Aviall Facility in Burbank to Be Closed
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Mexican Mafia's Impact on Gangs Questioned : Violence: Officials say they are skeptical of the prison gang's attempt to impose a 'no drive-by shooting' rule. But they also welcome any effort to lessen the bloodshed. JESSE KATZ and ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY : To Downsize, Reshape Antitrust : Now that the Cold War is over, America must speed up consolidation of its healthy defense companies. NORMAN R. AUGUSTINE, Norman R. Augustine is chairman and chief executive officer of the Martin Marietta Corp. This article is based on a recent speech before the antitrust section of the American Bar Assn
OXNARD : 2 Plead Guilty in Welfare Fraud Case DWAYNE BRAY
Wild Parties Over at Wild Rivers : Violence: The theme park's management says it will no longer host all-night music events like the one that exploded into violence Saturday. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
These Singles Focus on Progressive Ideas REBECCA BRYANT
WESTMINSTER : City-Firefighter Impasse Targeted BERT ELJERA
CALABASAS : Vandals Destroy Inflatable Pumpkin KURT PITZER
Dining Truckers Targeted in Traffic Crackdown : Simi Valley: Officials want to discourage them from pulling off the freeway and parking in a residential area so they can eat at a fast-food site. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Older Athletes Compete in Gymnast Event JEFF SCHNAUFER
Sheriff's Sale of Guns
HOLLYWOOD BEACH : Lottery Winner Has Plans for Millions JULIE FIELDS
Trial Date Set for 4 Held in Death of Honor Student From a Times Staff Writer
Victim's Grieving Loved Ones Find Some Solace in Support : Crime: An army of volunteers joined the relentless search for Kellie O'Sullivan over rugged terrain. Family, friends did all they could to keep hope alive. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Ponders Law to Battle Drugs in Parks : Public safety: Anaheim is considering an ordinance that would make all of its 40 parks off-limits to convicted drug offenders. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : City OKs Day-Care Site Despite Concerns DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
TUSTIN : Contract Awarded for Tests at New Gym BERT ELJERA
Gripes Expected Over Gas Price Increases REBECCA BRYANT
BURBANK : City to Vote on Grant for Speech Program ED BOND
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Man in Pacoima
Not Enough Inmates to Do the Work
San Juan Capistrano : Open Enrollment Plan OKd by Board ANNA CEKOLA
VENTURA : Assemblyman to Hit Streets to Meet Public JEFF McDONALD
WESTMINSTER : 2 Men Shot, Injured in Fight at Complex LEN HALL
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : School Enrollment Unexpectedly High ANNA CEKOLA
So Many Men, So Few Jobs AL MARTINEZ
Lawyer Reappointed to Planning Council JILL LEOVY
710 Freeway Debate Revs Up at Hearing : Transportation: Opposing sides offer testimony at a meeting of the state transit commission. Panel members will decide the fate of a controversial highway extension. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Libraries to Make Computerized Calls BOB ELSTON
Countywide : Officials Prepare for Anti-Gang Summit KEVIN JOHNSON
Eligibility for Loans May Be Tightened CARLOS V. LOZANO
Ventura County Firefighters Sent to Help in Battling Blaze : Brush fire: Flames have consumed 10,000 acres in the rugged area north of Santa Barbara. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Council to Vote on New Name Proposal ED BOND
A Steadfast Ally of Israel Sees a Better Future for the Mideast
SIMI VALLEY : Account Set Up for Canine Unit Funds PHIL SNEIDERMAN
OXNARD : Officials OK Permit to Keep Landfill SARA CATANIA
For Their Own Sake and for Ours, the Homeless Must Follow the Rules : Social services: California tightens environmental laws while accepting unsanitary and unregulated street camps. VIVIAN ROTHSTEIN, Vivian Rothstein is executive director of the Ocean Park Community Center in Santa Monica. This article is excerpted from the November issue of the Boston Review.
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Restaurant Chain Founder Faces Trial Over Tax Payments JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa
THOUSAND OAKS : Panic to Speak About Yugoslavia's Future BRENDA DAY
LOS ANGELES : 3 Rabbis Oppose School Voucher Initiative
Wilson and the Voucher Question : Prop. 174 isn't the reform California wants--governor should oppose it
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Coastline President Appointed to Board BILL BILLITER
OXNARD : 3 Men Indicted on Drug Charges JULIE FIELDS
Countywide : County, 2 Cities Form Copter Unit ROBERT BARKER
N. Hollywood Man Convicted of Valley's One Riot-Related Murder THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gore Pushes Health Plan at Venice Clinic : Insurance: The vice president gets a warm welcome from clients at the facility, which serves mostly poor and homeless people. He says plan will attract medical professionals to underserved areas. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspaper Office Hit by Arson Fire : Crime: The blaze at the weekly Little Saigon News is put out quickly. Officials are investigating whether it may be related to one nearby six days before. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Voice for Professional Hockey
Those Fleeing Heat Get Too Much of a Good Thing at the Beach ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Anas Raise Inland Temperatures SARA CATANIA
ANAHEIM : Council to Get New Adult-Business Law TERRY SPENCER
Aquarium Sets Beach Cleanup NONA YATES
OXNARD : Plane Theft Suspects Plead Not Guilty DWAYNE BRAY
Oxnard May Cut Water Rates as Lure for Business : Utilities: Small firms and large residential users could see their bills go up under the proposed changes in the rate structure. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Break-In, Assault Is 4th Targeting Elderly Women
Making a Difference in Your Community : Cottage Gives Women Respite From Streets REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman, 90, Is Killed in Sylmar Traffic Accident
UCLA Gets OK to Test AIDS Drug : Medicine: The new product may help reduce transmission of the virus from infected pregnant women to their fetuses. Clinical trials have been delayed by liability concerns. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Child-Care Permit OKd, but Limits Set FRANK MESSINA
6 S. Africans Face Murder Charges in Student's Death From Associated Press
SUN VALLEY : Wachs to Push for Collection Expansion ED BOND
NEWPORT BEACH : Merchants Call for Pier Curfew BOB ELSTON
Fleeing the Heat : Weather: Fogged-in beaches give haven to many escaping the over-100-degree temperatures inland. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposition 174
Media Coverage of Clinton
Obituaries
Obituaries
January Trial Set for 4 in Slaying of Honor Student : Law: The proceeding for teen-agers charged in the 1992 death of Orange resident Stuart Tay is postponed in response to a defense request. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabbis Attack Vouchers for Private Schools : Education: Plan is bad for the community, Jewish leaders say, even though families of students at their temples would benefit. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Places Ex-Socialite Under House Arrest : Courts: Daniel Hernandez, accused of bilking millions, violated terms of his bail by traveling to Las Vegas, New Orleans and Denver. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Crucial Landings on the Staircase of Life : Poverty: A foothold at the right time can obviate the need for an entire ladder later on. JONATHAN FREEDMAN, Jonathan Freedman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist based in San Diego. His book, "From Cradle to Grave," which began as a series of columns on this page in 1990, was published by Atheneum Monday. and
Rewards Totaling $32,500 Posted in Slaying of Mother of Three : Crime: Two young men who were in a brown American-made car are sought in the Northridge killing of Laurie Myles. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : 200 Line Up for 2 Firefighter Jobs DEBRA CANO
LOS ANGELES : School Board Reaffirms Rejection of Hotel Site
IRVINE : Bike Rodeo Promotes Safe Riding SHELBY GRAD
Devil Winds Researched and written by JULIE SHEER / Los Angeles Times
CALABASAS : School Candidates Disclose Donations KURT PITZER
GLENDALE : Painted China Put on Exhibit at Show TOMMY LI
Con Man Preyed on Victim's Innocence, Police Say : Violence: Alleged killer met murder victim, 19, at health club. He had been jailed only days before her death, but tricked authorities into overlooking an arrest warrant in a Florida rape. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Court, DMV Linked : Government: Crosstown trip no longer necessary for drivers with traffic offenses who must also clear up vehicle registration status. Program is only second one in state. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Really Easy to Get In--Not So Easy to Get Out : Clinton Administration wisely calls for clearer goals and endgames
Going Along for the Ride : Entertainment: Two fans of Universal Studios' 'Back to the Future' attraction have 150 trips in their past. And they keep going back . . . and back . . . and back . . . BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Man Ordered to Pay Daughter $525,000 in Molestation Suit : Courts: Victim testifies she had flashbacks of the assaults during a phone conversation with her father in 1991. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Analysis Set for Senior Citizens LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Grant to Extend DARE in Schools DEBRA CANO
Jury Instruction on Hiding Evidence Questioned in Denny Case : Trial: Panel will consider whether defendants discarded or hid clothing allegedly worn during violence. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yearbook Program Trades Obscurity for Top Awards : Ojai: The advertising budget has jumped from $160 to $4,000, allowing for the purchase of cameras, computers and darkroom equipment. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Missing Nurse Found in Hills Was Killed by Gunfire : Autopsy: Kellie O'Sullivan's body was discovered in the Santa Monica Mountains. Suspect in her disappearance will be arraigned today on undisclosed charges. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted in Riot-Related Valley Murder : Courts: Traville Craig, 20, will get life in prison without possibility of parole for robbery victim's death. He will be sentenced Oct. 25. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Legal Aid Challenges Anti-Lodging Law : Lawsuit: Attorneys say Santa Ana is unfairly using the state law against the homeless since the city was ordered to stop using its anti-camping ordinance. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Shortage Hinders Plans for Inmate Work Crews : Penal system: Prison needs influx of minimum-security convicts before it can perform all community tasks being requested. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Plan to Tap Methane From Landfill OKd GEOFFREY MOHAN
SIMI VALLEY : VFW Post to Honor Police, Firefighters JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Nearly All at La Quinta Take TB Test : Health: Officials praise the participation of both students and faculty at the Westminster high school. Screening was prompted by spring outbreak. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Plans Test Flight to Ease Noise Concerns : Oxnard: The military proposes flying jets within a mile of houses and within 100 feet above the sea in checks of anti-aircraft weapons. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : City to Observe Recycling Week BRENDA DAY
PORT HUENEME : Navy to Combine 2 Units to Cut Costs JEFF McDONALD
U.S. Judge Sentences Bolivian Drug Kingpin to Maximum Prison Term BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cockburn on Mideast
A Day for All Seasons : Inland Swelters While the Beach Shivers in Mist JENNIFER BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : City Wants Property Access for Project DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
CALABASAS : Senior-Child Center Plan Put on Hold KURT PITZER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Reward Offered for Leads in Northridge Slaying
'Sweater Saturday' Drive Will Provide Aid to Needy
ENTERTAINMENT
'Mo Show' Pledge: No Sleaze : Television: It's just Mo Gaffney being herself on Fox's new weekday talk show. Unlike most hosts, she's willing to say what she thinks. MONICA YANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Documentary Immortalizes Enemy of TV : Video: An Orange County native profiles naturalist author Edward Abbey, who once showed his disdain for television by shooting a set. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Etta James Fends Off Energy Crisis BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Hyper-Physical 'Industrial' Program Flexes Its Muscles LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Young Lions? Make Way for the Cubs : Jazz: Two records don't constitute a major trend but albums by Sergio Salvatore, 12, and Peter Delano, 17, show that the love affair with youth has reached the giddy stage. RICHARD GUILLIATT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Collecting's Human Touch : Irvine Exhibit Is a Proud Marker of the Past Decade's Growth in Tastes CATHY CURTIS
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