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What happened on August 05, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Little Rascals' Updates a Lost Age of Innocence : The film blends sophistication and affection, but needs more slapstick and less adult repartee.
By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Distinctive Voice in 'Barcelona' : Clever dialogue highlights Whit Stillman's feature about two American cousins in Spain.
By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIES 'Clear' Winner: Large audiences are plunking down...
By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Discount Tickets for 'Waiting Room'
MOVIE REVIEW : Rebel 'Airheads' With a Rocker Cause
By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Continues Chamber Music Series
FAMILY : Videos to Get the Kids Off Couch
By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment Career Day Set at UCLA
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Toad Beefs Up Sound for a Sunny Show
By Chuck Crisafulli
Strong Lineup on Tap for Annual Pasadena Festival
By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Mixed Results at Brazilian Night at Bowl
By Don Heckman
A Full-Bodied and Vibrant Metaphor for 'Marlene'
By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Coverage
'Educated' Fare With a Dada Twist
By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Dive! for Food and Some Special-Effects Frolicking
By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Abiquiu: Tastefully Pared-Down Bikini
By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
ART REVIEW : 'Fragile Ecologies': Working to Keep the Green Green
By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Theater Review : A Medieval 'Disputation' of Timely Issues
By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Entertainment : Reassembled 'Ziegfeld Follies' Arrives on Laser
By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Entertainment : A New Wave of Competition Homing In?
By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals
Theater Reviews : Singing Puts 'Lost Children' in Tune
By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater : 'Phantom' Still Raising the Rafters
By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : This Whiny 'Jake' Has Lost Laughs
By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q & A with EAZY-E : 'Gangsta Rap? It's Reality Rap'
By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD HABITS : Leave 'Wyatt Earp' Off His Tombstone : Movies: Scripter Dan Gordon wants critics to know that the film is different from what he and Kevin Costner wrote and from his book.
By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KABC, KTLA Newscasts Still on Top in Southland : Television: But competitors are nipping at their heels. Ann Martin's jump to KCBS seems to have had a positive impact.
By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Letters to Dunaway Stir 'Sunset' Controversy : Theater: A missive from Andrew Lloyd Webber details the actress's firing, while the show's director says he argued against closing the L.A. show.
By Barbara Isenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A : 'I'm in What You Could Call a Regrouping Stage'
By Robert Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grass-Roots Scene Is Fertile, but Drought's Coming : Pop music: Offspring has a smash with 'Smash,' but Costa Mesa club Our House is closing.
By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Preacher Belts 'Em Out for the Lord
By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hallowed Ground : Arlington National Cemetery came from humble beginnings. But 130 years later, : it's America's most prestigious burial site.
By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Comfort Zone
By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : What Goes Around May Return as a Phone Book
By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Baseball Scores at a Glance
By Lynn Simross
Some Real Turn-Ons : If You Take a Dim View of the Average Bulb, Fluorescents May Put Things In a New Light
By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Presenting Yourself in the Best Possible Light
By Gary Libman
Harrison Ford Makes the Party
By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Book Publishers Busy Adding, Subtracting and Making Moves
By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Skimming Only the Surface of the Real Barbara Stanwyck : STANWYCK \o7 by Axel Madsen\f7 ; HarperCollins $25, 432 pages
By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recalling or Fabricating Past Abuse? : Psychotherapy: Michael Yapko says much so-called 'recovered memory' is in fact suggested by counselors. Others find merits in their methods.
By Jeanne Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : KROQ Of Ages : Deejay Richard Blade Tunes Into Teen Fans Who Tune Into Him
By Christine Monette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Christine Monette will be a senior this fall at Rosary High School in Fullerton\f7
Oc High: Student News And Views
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : A State of Mind
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Nature Calls
Weeping Willows?
\o7 Associated Press\f7
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Even Heroes Are Only Human, So Put the Pedestals Away
By Rachi Shih, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rachi Shih is a junior at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton\f7
Nato
Leonard Bernstein
Religious Right and Democrats
Attack on Argentine Jews
Drug Control Policy
Juror Anonymity
Grand Jury Probes Compton Police Beating : Investigation: Activists call for officer to be charged in the confrontation with a teen-ager and urge police chief to resign. The youth's lawyer is ordered to turn over videotape of incident.
By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Article Reinforced a Misconception
Special Interests Win in Port Hueneme
Powerless to Fight the Electric Cars?
Some Get Clipped by 'Brown Barrel' Plan
Aftershock Watch
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Ex-Girlfriend Says Martial Artist Told Unknown Slaying Details : Trial: Cheryl Desmarteau also says the suspect changed his alibi. The defense gets a witness to say he was unsure about seeing the accused near the crime scene.
By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weather Slows 2 Western Wildfires; New Blazes Start
From Times Wire Services
NASA Robot Stalls on Its Way Out of Alaskan Volcano
\o7 Associated Press\f7
New Jersey Man Faces Charges for Killing Rat
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Bert Freed; Character Actor, Officer in Screen Actors Guild
Irwin R. Buchalter; Law Firm Founder, Earl Scheib Inc. Chairman
Wolfram Kandinsky; Narrator of Audio Books
Innokenty Smoktunovsky; Renowned Russian Theater, Film Actor
Airline Fined $140,000 for 32 Puppy Deaths
\o7 Associated Press\f7
SCIENCE HALL OF FAME: It was 20 years ago that UCI...
By Jerry Hicks and Alicia Di Rado and Vicky Clepper
SECURITY: Jews everywhere are pretty nervous these days...
By Michael Arkush
Middle Class Losing Out in Health Care Debate : Reform: Proposals are favoring poorest, youngest and oldest Americans. Left behind are those in the middle.
By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Reverses Policy on Homeowners Fighting Fires : Disasters: Officials hold expos to help residents learn techniques. Heavy losses in 1993 blazes prompted change.
By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbia Cuts Off Bosnian Rebels : Balkans: Belgrade, under international pressure, says it is denying supplies of fuel and arms to forces it has supported. Washington cautiously welcomes move.
By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Can Campaigns Compete With Simpson Coverage? : Politics: Candidates could be overlooked in weeks before Nov. 8 election. Strategists adjust their planning.
By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Panel, Clinton Aide Spar on Whitewater Testimony
By Sara Fritz and Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dodger Fans Try Not to Get Too Blue Over Strike
By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Airport to Bypass Balky Baggage Mover
By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Swaying Voters With Their Looks : The right suits or coifs can help candidates. A bad hair day can be used as an effective weapon by one's opponent.
By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cholera Wanes as Tensions Rise in Zaire Camps
By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Will It Be Paper, Plastic or Immigration Controversy?
By Patt Morrison
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown Supports Program Against Domestic Violence : She criticizes Wilson's record on the issue. His spokesman says he opened seven women's shelters and appropriated $30 million for them.
By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
El Toro Base Land Swap Considered : Conversion: Irvine Co. and U.S. are discussing an exchange of base property for acreage near Cleveland National Forest. Plan would give development giant control of all or part of air station property.
By Kevin Johnson and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Offers Plan to Retain Welfare Cuts
By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Huffington Ad Calls for End to Welfare : Candidate says huge increase in volunteerism could replace government programs for the poor. Feinstein calls proposal unrealistic.
By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pier Group : Six Surfing Legends Inducted Into Walk of Fame
By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Tax Police Raid MMM Office, Home of Its Chief : Finance: After collapsing last week, the investment fund accused of defrauding millions is still in business.
By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION : Pope's Envoy Had Meeting With Mexico's Most Wanted
By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stumping for Canada's Conservatives : Jean Charest has the formidable task of rebuilding support for his party, which lost all but two parliamentary seats in the last election.
By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biggest Nigerian Labor Group Calls Off Strike, Plans Talks With Army
From Associated Press
8 Civilians Killed in Israeli Air Strike on Lebanon
By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerusalem Is Prize in Game of Cat-and-Mouse : Mideast: Israelis are incensed that Palestinian minister 'secretly' visited the holy city, which each side claims as its capital.
By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentine Files May Help Locate Children
By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats, Chicago, Memories to Convene in '96 : Convention: Party and city whose reputations were bloodied in '68 will try again. Payment of political debt to Daley forces is a factor in choice.
By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Sniper Strikes Again; Lone Gunman Is Suspected
From Associated Press
NASA Robot Resumes Trek From Volcano
From Reuters
Anti-Abortion Stance of Chinese to Become Grounds for U.S. Asylum
From Newsday
Administration Acts to Settle Suit on Release of Health Group Records
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton's TV Ads Push Health Reform : Legislation: All-out effort aims at speaking 'directly to the American people.' Administration is vague about what bill the President is backing.
By Edwin Chen and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NAACP's Chavis Rejects Calls to Resign : Controversy: Executive director says he had authority to use his organization's money to secretly settle a threatened sex discrimination suit.
By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wildfire Quickly Scorches 1,200 Acres
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Security at Abortion Clinics Is Questioned : Protests: Indiana demonstrations spotlight the inconsistencies in federal officials' protection plans, some say.
By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Howard Stern Ends Bid for Governor; Won't Divulge Data
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Player Indicted in Drug Case Rejoins Rams : Football: Darryl Henley says he's fit and focused on sport. Some fans welcome him, others are angered.
By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Tourism Trade Feeling the Pinch
By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State-of-the-Art Big A Board to Debut Tonight
By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley's Violent Crime Rate Drops Sharply : Law enforcement: Police say quake, gang truce spur decline. Homicides decrease by half in early '94.
By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Probes Police Beating : Investigation: Activists call for Compton officer to be charged in the confrontation with a teen-ager and urge the police chief to resign. The youth's lawyer is ordered to turn over a videotape of the incident.
By Richard Lee Colvin and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Probes Police Beating : Use of force: Compton Chief Hourie Taylor says he was shocked by the tape, but defends the department and says he has been 'trying to sensitize our officers to the community.'
By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DUCK RACE: After a month's delay, the Ventura County...
By Kenneth R. Weiss
House Approves 2 Wide-Ranging Banking Bills : Congress: One would repeal interstate restrictions, the other would encourage lending in distressed areas.
Associated Press
Tribute to a Creative Past : In a time of violence and madness, Quartet West pays homage to the mid-'40s with tunes of romance and beauty.
By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Three Aspects of Woman : 'The Triumph of Maeve' traces relationship of two Irish sisters and their traditionalist mother.
By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Shrew' Carries Big Schtick : The comedy succeeds in Excalibur's take on Shakespeare's play. Kate is fresh and flip. But Petruchio is much ado about nothing.
By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Gallery of Growth : Orlando Gallery retrospective displays a wealth of California works that were introduced during nearly three decades at the Sherman Oaks space.
By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly for The Times. and \f7
Images of Luck and Life : A mother and daughter join creative forces in an exhibition of their intricate Japanese origami artwork.
By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Bank on This Singer : You can expect some real honky-tonk sounds when Johnny Paycheck arrives at Cowboy Palace Saloon.
By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nice and Early : On the air by 5 a.m., Burnell and Lucy Yarick have attracted a loyal following with their cheerful, folksy gardening show.
By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times\f7
The Route to Resale : Shops in Pasadena's Old Town offer designer gowns to home furnishings.
By Geri Cook
Making Sales 'Round the Sofa : 'Home shopping' has a new meaning as more people combine business with pleasure to hawk merchandise from living rooms.
By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Resource for Women : The referral service includes a hot line and Yellow Pages directory plus networking and marketing workshops.
By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Feeding the Dreams of Steak Eaters : The beef is estimable, the rest of the meal substantial at 100 West--An American Grill.
By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
Rising Disco Fever : Boogie Knights is one group cashing in on an upsurge of campy nostalgia in the Valley.
By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
SOFTWARE REVIEW : Filling Summer Days : A variety of well-designed computer games and adventures can educate and entertain children and give their parents a break.
By Joyce Sunila, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Joyce Sunila writes frequently for The Times\f7
Cover Story : A Guilty Pleasure
By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cover Story : Super Selection : As interest in comic books has increased, so has the number of stores selling them. The Valley is home to more than two dozen, many of which offer discounts, sales and memberships to attract repeat business.
By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staying True to Casual, Quiet Image
By Sylvia Oliande
Valley Pop Music Charts
BUSINESS
Taco Bell Fires Foote Cone, Splits Account : Advertising: Two agencies will plan new campaign for O.C.-based fast-food chain, re-emphasizing its value menu.
By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoptalk Pays Off : Multilingual Course Helps Riot Victims
By Karen Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Court Upholds Walt Disney Co. Copyright : Ruling: Size of penalty is seen as a test of commitment to crack down on intellectual property piracy.
By Donna K.H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Court for First Time Upholds U.S. Firm's Copyright : Piracy: Size of penalty in Disney case is seen as a test of its commitment to crack down on intellectual property theft and avoid sanctions.
By Donna K.H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Agency's Efforts to Assist Businesses Receive Good Marks : Pollution: Firms praise the AQMD's streamlined procedures and its greater flexibility in achieving environmental goals.
By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QVC Board Approves $1.42-Billion Takeover : Merger: Unable to attract a better offer, the shopping channel accepts a slightly sweeter Comcast and Liberty Media bid.
By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning Business' Languages : Multilingual USC Course Helps Riot Victims Rebuild
By Karen Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Telecommunications Bill Faces Extinction in Senate : Congress: Measure languishes due to bitter debate between Baby Bells and Sen. Ernest Hollings.
By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vegas Will Get a Taste of the Big Apple : Tourism: MGM Grand, Primadonna Resorts to build $300-million hotel-casino with New York theme.
From Reuters
U.S. Retailers Report Sluggish Sales Growth : Economy: Target and Los Angeles-based Broadway Stores posted surprisingly strong gains during seasonal lull.
By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidder Probe Says Jett Acted Alone : Securities: But report also faults supervisors for not detecting the phony-profits scheme.
From Associated Press
Technology
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Technology
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Insurance
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Real Estate
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Banking & Finance
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Your Money : Takeover Mania--Most Investors Aren't Buying It
By Tom Petruno
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Auto Stocks Skid, Taking Dow With Them; Yields Rise
From Time Wire Services
Your Money : Arbitrators Unfair, Car Owners Say
By Denise Gellene
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Auto Stocks Skid, Taking Dow With Them; Yields Rise
From Time Staff and Wire Services
Company Town
Company Town : Taped Call Can't Be Used in PolyGram Suit
By James Bates
Company Town : Ex-Disney Film Exec Joins Warner
Company Town : Morris Finds New Life Under Rifkin
By James Bates
Company Town
By James Bates
Company Town
Licensing Seen as Key to Biomedicine's Rise : Research: UCI's planned center can help expand the industry, public officials and business leaders agree.
By Ross Kerber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fluor Vice Chairman Kontny Resigns After 29 Years at the Engineering Firm
Merger Suit Filed: Shareholders of Viratek Inc. and SPI...
Rockwell International Corp.: The company said that it...
Pinnacle Micro Inc.: Shares of the Irvine maker of optical...
Fidelity National Financial Inc.: The company said...
Coram Healthcare Names President; 6 Executives Resign
* Roger F. Rodericks has been appointed vice president of...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Cisneros, Riordan Tour 'Ghost Towns' : Earthquake: U.S. housing secretary highlights a federal strategy to help repair severely damaged apartment buildings.
By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An ID-Card Plan That Makes Sense : Easier way for employers to verify worker status
Pro Football in a Corner : Henley case has NFL squirming uncomfortably
Achieving True Justice in Rwanda
POLICE WATCH : Candid Camera
When $25,000 Was Insignificant
By Carole Wade, \o7 Carole Wade works for the Trade Development Corp. in Century City. \f7
A Full-Flowering Peace Is Starting to Bud : Middle East: The Clinton Administration has a good eye for the steps that can bring Israel and the Arab states together.
By George Mcgovern, \o7 George McGovern, former senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, is president of the Middle East Policy Council, a nonprofit public-interest interest group in Washington. \f7
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : 'Three Strikes' Is Working, but Who's Going to Pay the Bill? : More than 6,000 cases have been filed in L.A. County alone, clogging the system from D.A.'s office to courts.
By Gil Garcetti, \o7 Gil Garcetti is district attorney of Los Angeles County. \f7
Obituaries
Recreation Is More Than Fun And Games : Parks: Restoring youth programs is critical to improving the inner city's quality of life.
By Jack Foley and Carlyle W. Hall Jr., \o7 Carlyle W. Hall Jr. is president of People for Parks. Jack Foley teaches leisure studies and recreation at Cal State Northridge. \f7
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Attack on CHP Officer Raises Question of Size
By Maki Becker and Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Annual Home Show to Open Today at CSUN
By Susan Byrnes
Wright's Strategist Sees Clinton Fomenting Counterrevolution
By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actor Crams for Test : Environment: Ed Begley Jr. said a week's worth of his discards would fit in a glove compartment. Can he make good on his boast, or was he just talking trash?
By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Probes Compton Police Beating : Reaction: Chief Hourie Taylor says he was shocked by the tape, but defends the department and says he has been 'trying to sensitize our officers to the community.'
By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cisneros, Riordan Tour 'Ghost Towns' : Earthquake: U.S. housing secretary highlights federal strategy to help repair damaged apartment buildings.
By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Subway Inspector Wins $1.38 Million : Court: Man who blew whistle on Red Line flaws said Parsons Dillingham prevented him from getting another job. Firm has denied the charges.
By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MacARTHUR PARK : City Bans New Artwork in Park Pending Cleanup
Police Union Persuades Company to Change Billboard
By Marc Lacey
2 Huntington Park Officers Fired Over Misconduct
By Mary Helen Berg
LOS ANGELES : Supervisors Reject Proposal to Put Sales Tax on Ballot
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Workshops on Reducing Quake Damage Offered
SANTA MONICA : City Council to Allow Leashed Dogs in Parks
LOS ANGELES : $153.5 Million OKd for City Hall Seismic Work
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Full MTA Fleet Expected to Be on Streets Today
BURBANK : Charges Filed Against Officer in Bar Incident
PACOIMA : Park Will Be Renamed for Singer Ritchie Valens
HAWAIIAN GARDENS : Man Charged in Attack on Woman Who Nearly Died
Police Kill Man Who Brandishes Fake Gun : LAPD: Officers responding to 911 call near Lincoln Park say victim appeared to draw a .38-caliber revolver. It turned out to be made of plastic. Councilman visits the scene after some witnesses protest shooting.
By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Oppose Air Force Plan for Ocean View Homes
By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUD Finds 60% of Navy Surplus Land Unfit for Homeless Project : Shelter: In setback to proposed San Pedro development, agency says housing is too close to aviation fuel tanks. Plans have met intense local opposition.
By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Cope With Fear of Terrorism : Security: Local Jewish and abortion-rights agencies take precautions after bombings in other countries and slaying of a physician at a Florida clinic.
By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters Block Sludge Dumping at Reservation : Environment: Tribal leaders order halt to delivery of waste from Los Angeles and Orange counties. They say water supply has been tainted.
By Lauren Straub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surf Meets the Turf : Huntington Inaugurates Walk of Fame With 6 Immortals
By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules of Enragement From Homeowner Associations
By Dana Parsons
Slain Suspect Served Time for Bank Robbery : Shooting: Authorities think he carried out an April holdup at the bank near where he was killed Wednesday. They say he fired at officers before being gunned down.
By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Seeks to Increase Jail Booking Fees : Revenue: City officials are surprised at the move to charge them more. One says it "would make my city a little less safe."
By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bones Found in Laguna Are of Native American
By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge's Foe Makes Case Outside His Court : Politics: Caryl Lee is joined by a couple who accuse Dan Dutcher of being lenient in hit-and-run drunk driving case.
By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Improvements Due at Problem Intersection
By Debra Cano
SEAL BEACH : Driver Cited in Boy's Death Wasn't Drunk
By Shelby Grad
BUENA PARK : DARE Fair to End Summer Activities
By Lesley Wright
Countywide : Easing Pain of Rwanda Refugees
By Shelby Grad
Aids In Los Angeles County
Researcher: Tracy Thomas
Countywide : 'Night Out' Event to Help Prevent Crime
By Lesley Wright
COSTA MESA / NEWPORT BEACH : Storm Drain Planned Under 15th Street
By Shelby Grad
IRVINE : History Professor to Head Institute
By Alicia Di Rado
SANTA ANA : Comments on Next Schools Supt. Sought
By Jon Nalick
GARDEN GROVE : Cigarette Vendor Ban Lacks Support
By Bert Eljera
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council Votes to Create Fire Board
By Jeff Bean
LAGUNA BEACH : $100 Check Begins Amphitheater Drive
By Leslie Earnest
TRABUCO CANYON : Court OKs Work on Water District Center
By Len Hall
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : 11 Take Out Papers for Council Election
By Jeffrey Bean
TUSTIN : Council Limits Terms on 2 Commissions
By Alan Eyerly
Costa Mesa Quick-Picker Hits $12.6-Million Lottery Jackpot
By Tammy Hyundjo Kresta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Is Deemed Best of 5 Military Sites for Airport : Study: Report backs FAA findings, which identified the base as a viable commercial facility that would have minimal impact on John Wayne's passenger base.
By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Anti-Smoking Ballot Measure Is Dropped
By Danielle A. Fouquette
YORBA LINDA : City Offers $10,000 Reward in Slaying
By Danielle A. Fouquette
PLACENTIA : Council Puts Limits on Expense Accounts
By Danielle A. Fouquette
Dumping at Reservation Blocked
By Lauren Straub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Scheduled for Helen Johnson
Man Seriously Hurt in Fall From Second-Story Window
Honors Mount as Riley Nears End of Service on County Board : Remembrance: Veteran official's honesty, industry and unfailing public spiritedness have created legions of admirers.
By William G. Steiner, \o7 William G. Steiner is an Orange County Supervisor representing the 4th District. and \f7
Service-Sector Jobs Growth No Cause for Concern
By Esmael Adibi, \o7 Esmael Adibi is director of the Center for Economic Research at Chapman University. and \f7
Poll Results by Both Sides in Landfill Issue Differ : Ecology: Survey by backers of Weldon Canyon site says 56% of voters would support initiative. Opponents' research shows only 43% in favor.
By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disabled Get Jobs Cleaning Polling Booths : Labor: Workers with mental disorders are also inspecting the balloting machines under a contract with Ventura County.
By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / FINANCING : O'Connell Top Fund-Raiser in Legislative Races
By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Bookstore Official Fired After Audit
By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Houses Searched in Raid to Deter Gangs : Crime: Police make 15 arrests. Evidence is sought in recent shootings and beating at a park. A gun, knife and armor-piercing bullets are seized.
By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Residents Attack Plan to Sell Bowling Alley
By Jason Grant
Seminar to Address New Pesticide Rules
By Kay Saillant
MEINERS OAKS : Man Gets 32 Months in Fatal Car Crash
By Dwayne Bray
Red Cross Chapter Aids Rwanda Relief
By Daryl Kelley
Group to Pursue Public Safety Funds
By Phyllis Jordan
OXNARD : Father Held After Barricading Children
By Julie Fields
MOORPARK : City Fails to Find a First-Time Buyer for Home
By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Train Severs Foot of Sleeping Transient
By Mack Reed
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Approves Garbage Bill Increase
By Stephanie Simon
MOORPARK : Horses Nearly Died, Prosecutor Tells Jury
By Dwayne Bray
Council Adds Powers to Push Mall Project
By Stephanie Simon
Panel Urges Funding to Develop Land for City Parks : Thousand Oaks: Officials discuss possible sources of money, including earmarking tax dollars for projects and turning to developers.
By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Simi Valley, Activist Duo Gives Neighborhood Graffiti the Brush
By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Calendar
Suspected Shoplifter Shot Outside Store
By Jason Grant
Threat of Suits May Kill Plan to Limit Homes
By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Cisneros and Riordan Tour 'Ghost Towns' : Earthquake: HUD secretary says that Congress will approve redistribution of $225 million to lend for rebuilding.
By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Agencies Cope With Fear of Terrorism : Encino: Jewish and abortion-rights groups increase precautions after bombings abroad and slaying of a physician in Florida.
By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cause Celeb : Actor Ed Begley Crams for an Environmental Performance
By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : City Regulators Remove Birds From Home
By Abigail Goldman
VAN NUYS : Anti-Panhandling Signs Removed
By Jeff Schnaufer
STUDIO CITY : Residents Want Voice in Street Widening
By Kay Hwangbo
VAN NUYS : Listing of Smoke-Free Nightclubs Planned
By Maki Becker
SUN VALLEY : Truck Jackknifes Across Freeway Lanes
By Abigail Goldman
SHERMAN OAKS : Residents Upset by the Loss of 9 Trees
By Kay Hwangbo
NORTHRIDGE : Young Authors Meet to Share Their Works
By Maki Becker
Lawyer Apologizes to Court Over Profanity
By Ann W. O'Neill
ENCINO : Robbins' Accused Tenant Freed on Bail
By Ann W. O'Neill
Man Robs Bank of Bundles of $20s
Metrolink Train Strikes, Kills Woman : Fatality: Victim, who was holding a Bible, walks onto tracks in Sun Valley. Police believe that it was a suicide.
By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landfill Expansion Clears Hurdle : Environment: Judge will lift order barring Browning-Ferris from doing any work at Sunshine Canyon.
By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planning Commission Votes to Legalize Home-Based Businesses : Zoning: Advocates criticize some restrictions in proposed new law. Homeowners who oppose plan fear it would turn neighborhoods into commercial districts.
By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Believed to Be That of Missing Woman
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : The Inside Track : Wheelchair Patients Take Their Laps in Antelope Valley
By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Witness Testifies in Slaying of Boys : Antelope Valley: Two accused killers came to his house to change clothes and get rid of a van, Littlerock man says.
By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Baby Gets New Heart at UCLA : Health: David Patt, born with an underdeveloped ventricle, undergoes a successful transplant.
By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Valencia National Bank Names President : Finance: An executive with an Oklahoma-based conglomerate will succeed Robert Manley, who was fired June 1.
By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
TENNIS / L.A. OPEN : Becker Finds Another Level in Victory
From Associated Press
Dodgers Hit the Road, Unsure if They'll Be Back : Baseball: Gross pitches eight innings of 1-0 victory over Padres. Next home game is scheduled for Aug. 12.
By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mast Earns Pole Position at Brickyard : Motor racing: Unheralded driver clocks 172.414 m.p.h. to grab the front-row spot in Brickyard 400.
By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Resentment High, Mariners Sweep Angels : Baseball: Seattle wins, 4-2. Strike sentiment strong; DiSarcina says owners' failure to make pension payment was 'gasoline on the fire.'
By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanchez Vicario, Swamped Early, Rallies to Survive Werdel Scare
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TENNIS / L.A. OPEN : Aussie Farm Boy Ready to Take On Agassi
By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Rains Delay Azinger Comeback
From Staff and Wire Reports
Postman Rings for the Rams in Baltimore
By Earl Gustkey
Strike Is a Subject Scully Would Just as Soon Ignore
By Larry Stewart
Baseball / Daily Report : Angels
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Hrbek, One of Two '87 Twins, to Retire
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Angels Predict Hostile Strike : Baseball: Players proclaim distrust of ownership. Team loses to Mariners, 4-2, before only 12,222.
By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Astros Win Third in a Row Over Rockies
From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Strike Worries No Excuse for Play
By Bob Nightengale
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankees Pile It On Against the Twins, 9-2
From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Receiver Hobbs Ready For Bigger Role
By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Stokes Strives to Return From Knee Injury
By Chris Foster
Pro Football / Daily Report
By Chris Foster
Southern California Wins in Junior Golf
BOWLING / DANA HADDAD : Full-Time Focus Has Winger Flying on Senior Tour
By Dana Haddad
YOUTH BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Westoaks Posts 6-0 Shutout at AAU's Junior Olympics
Turner Shoots an 81, Falls 10 Shots Behind
First Game Very Nearly a Nightmare : Basketball: U.S. trails Spain at one point in first half before pulling away for 115-100 victory.
From Associated Press
Players Stand By Aug. 12 : Baseball: Anger over owners' failed pension payment won't lead to earlier strike date.
By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butler's Persistent Here, Too
By Mike Downey
CBS Bags Two Major Bowl Games in New Setup
By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hrbek Says His Time Has Come : Baseball: Twins' first baseman announces retirement effective at the end of this season.
From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Must Not Have Been Camera Day
By Maryann Hudson
SURFING : Gill, on Her Own Terms, Tops Menczer
By Jody Berger
Ready Rink Ends Chill Over Skating : Goodwill Games: Yubileiny's ice finally ready for competition, easing tensions.
By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POSTCARD / ST. PETERSBURG : Home is Where the Heart Is for Russia's Tamara Moskvina
By Randy Harvey
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Returns From Long 'Off-Season'
By Mike Reilley
Experimental Twilight Racing at Del Mar Today
By Dave Distel
Parish Joins Hornets as Mourning's Backup
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Old Friend Lovullo Wears a Different Cap : Baseball: Former Angel infielder was called up by the Mariners just in time for a visit to Anaheim Stadium.
By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Drops In at First : Satriano to Help His Son Coach in CABA World Series
By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fernandez in a Sub Conscious State : Baseball: Role of backup long has been familiar to Phoenix catcher and former CSUN quarterback.
By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going Against Tide of Time : At 43, Ventura's McConica Out of Sync in Bid to Reprise 1983 Catalina Channel Swim
By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wright Still Has Stuff to Escape a Tough Jam
By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dukes Hoping to Avoid Repeat of '93 Collapse : TeamTennis: Newport Beach is again the favorite in the playoffs. But Idaho and New Jersey could present problems.
By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search Group Selects Six for Titan Athletic Director
By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gill Is Picking Her Spots--and Thriving : Surfing: Carlsbad woman who left tour six years ago upsets world champion Menczer to reach quarterfinals.
By Jody Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dream Debut Very Nearly a Nightmare : Basketball: U.S. trails surprising Spain at one point in first half before pulling away for a 115-100 victory.
By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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