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What happened on July 26, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Streisand Tour Ends: Can Anyone Follow This Act? : Pop music review: The seven-city event was a finely orchestrated triumph of vision and box-office success. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Metallica Has Fun With Blasts From the Past : These merchants of menace haven't become cheery airheads. But with no new album, the band is out just to give fans a bit of nostalgia. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK All-Star Tribute: The first Elvis Presley tribute... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : The Road at Padua Festival Can Be Long and Winding By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : 'Kaleidoscope' Takes Varied Paths With Varied Success By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A 'Phantom' Fit for Orange County Stage By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Arthur Lee Takes Charge of Love Fest By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
"La Posada Magica," a new Christmas play by Octavio Solis... Compiled by Ken Williams
Hungarian Orchestra Goes Bowling on Its First U.S. Trip By Barbara Isenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Her, It's Kids' Stuff : Movies: Mara Wilson, 7, is earning praise from her co-stars in the upcoming 'Miracle on 34th Street,' but acting is just something she says she likes--for now. By Howell J. Malham Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Artists Win $5,000 Fellowships
Architects Win With a Bolt From the Blueprints By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Storefront View of a Worker in Progress By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
An Invitation to Return to Soil of Eden : BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : WHY WE GARDEN, Cultivating a Sense of Place \o7 by Jim Nollman\f7 Henry Holt $25, 312 pages By Susan Salter Reynolds, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Treatments for That Tummy Ache By Kathleen Doheny
BODY WATCH : A Connection Between Dizziness and Depression?
BODY WATCH : Tuning In to the Turtle
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Envisioning History : Visitors to This Huntington Beach Home Keep an Eye on the Antiques By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Where the Past Is a Gas : The history and effect of the motorcar--and our love-hate relationship with it--are on full display at the new Petersen Automotive Museum. Here, no detail is too small or too trivial. By Paul Dean, Times Staff Writer
Ring Around the Navel By Laura A. Galloway, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Live Up to Growing Down : Just when you think you're staving off the aging process, you discover you're getting shorter. Here's how to stall The Shrink. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body Watch : Cross-cultural Tips By Kathleen Doheny
BODY WATCH : Give Up Ethnic Food? Fat Chance! : The health police have done it again. Is this the end of global dining as we know it? Not if you follow these tips. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crime Wave: Three Novelists and a Genre : Books: It's no mystery what these local writers--and their heroes--have been up to. Summer's a perfect time for sleuthing. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Cultural Event in More Ways Than One : 'Una Noche del Teatro' celebrates the roots of indigenous America in music, comedy and stories and benefits SCR. By Kathryn Bold
Fairness Issue in Simpson Case
Comet Collisions
Bernstein on Clinton
Crime Bill
Implants
Preserving Wetlands
Library Funding Cuts
Rights and Rites
Council Politics
Student Is Mourned
'Sex Respect'
Veteran Decries Plan
AN ORNERY SEVENTH: Money magazine this month ranks the... By Vicky Clepper and Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks
Measure Repealing Outdated Laws Is Signed by Governor
O.C. Lawsuit on Evolution Reinstated By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRW Stripped of Military Job Worth Billions By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands of Rwandans Return to War-Torn Land : Africa: Refugees leave fetid camps despite threats of violence in homeland. Cholera epidemic has killed 14,000. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
500,000 Affected by MTA Strike : Labor: Walkout by mechanics is honored by drivers and clerks, taking 85% of buses off streets. No further talks are scheduled. By Nora Zamichow and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
After 46 Years, Israel, Jordan Vow End to 'Bloodshed, Sorrow' : Mideast: Historic declaration closes official state of war. Both sides pledge to move toward full peace treaty, but key details remain unresolved. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Can Begin DNA Tests in Simpson Case : Courts: Genetic fingerprinting may start Thursday. Ruling on defense use of blood samples is delayed. By Jim Newton and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stranded Bus Riders Forced to Improvise : Transit: Good Samaritans help some. Others hoof it. By Patrick Mcdonnell and Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Report May Back Lesser Health Reforms By Karen Tumulty and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Schools Chief Gets a New Pact By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Altman Denies He Misled Congress in Whitewater Probe By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
500,000 Affected by MTA Strike : Labor: Walkout by mechanics is honored by drivers and clerks, taking 85% of buses off streets. No further talks are scheduled. By Nora Zamichow and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Workers Adjust in Leaner, Evolving Market for Jobs By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Test Suggests Huber Blood Match in O.C. : Investigation: More definitive DNA analyses of samples from the Laguna Hills site are now underway. By Kevin Johnson and H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Wilson Talks Tough on Crime to D.A.s; Brown Raps Parole Policy : Democrat says parole violators have increased dramatically because of a relaxation of revocation standards. Governor aides say it is because there are more parolees in the system. By Bill Stall and Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For the Land's Sake : Rancher Is at Forefront of Movement Known as Holistic Resource Management By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Firms Urge State to Cancel Lottery Pact : Finances: Both cite auditor's finding that the agency stifled competition for the $600-million computer contract. Officials say they will not breach the agreement. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BALKANS : U.N. Chief Suggests Pullout of Its Forces From Times Staff and Wire Services
Death Toll in Argentine Blast Rises to 96 : Bombing: Rescuers give up hope of finding survivors. Jewish leaders intensify demands for a thorough investigation. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea Punishes Publisher for Attending Kim Funeral By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Israeli Envoy Decries Buchenwald Riot From Times Staff and Wire Services
SOCIAL ISSUES : Miami Nailing Together Ambitious Homeless Plan : With thousands on the streets, a dining tax, private funds and HUD money are fueling a model program. Shelters and other aid are in the works. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PUBLIC SAFETY : U.S. Panel's Move to Upgrade A-Plant Security Draws Fire By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVING TOWARD PEACE : Israeli Arabs, Jews Calmly Greet Pact : Negotiations: Breakthrough welcomed with neither the exultation nor conflicting emotions of previous deals. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVING TOWARD PEACE : Voices
MOVING TOWARD PEACE : Potholes Mark Road to Madrid II : Diplomacy: Goal of ending all conflicts, as 1991 summit envisioned, is still daunting. By Robin Wright and Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Candidate for Governor in Chiapas Injured \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
U.N. to Burn Bodies as Cholera Spreads By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Extradition Could Take Months : Law: To have John J. Famalaro stand trial in Orange County, prosecutors must follow a series of legal procedures that would be delayed if he objected. By H.G. Reza and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
18 Test Positive for TB After Disease Is Diagnosed in Judge \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Court's Lack-of-Resistance Ruling Cited in Dismissal of Rape Case \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Long-Stalled Crime Bill to Get Jump-Start : Congress: Conferees' meeting today is expected to lead to a House vote this week. It's the costliest such legislation to be so close to enactment. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MTA STRIKE : Ride-Sharing Helps Avert Major Workplace Disruptions : Impact: Few businesses report major problems, in part because of programs designed to get employees to work in a disaster. However, many bus riders worry about hardships from a long walkout. By Karen Kaplan and Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blood Amount for Tests Is Crucial : Simpson case: Most of the specimens on which the prosecution is building its case barely meet minimum requirements for accurate DNA results. A second test requires a smaller sample, but the results are far less definitive. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Use of DNA Tests OKd by Federal Court \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bobbitt Says He's '100% Not Guilty' of Battery \o7 From Associated Press\f7
2 Freight Trains Collide in West Texas, Killing 4 \o7 Reuters\f7
Opposing Views on Immigration
DNA Tests Begin in Orange County Murder Case \o7 From Times Staff Writers\f7
The Staff for 'Wiring the World'
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Coming Soon: Tie-Clip Phones, 1,000-Channel TV By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : The Industry : Battling for a Piece of the Global Pie : Telecommunications is now the world's largest economic sector, with importance that surpasses that of oil, steel--even computers. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Social Impact : Divided Families Reach Out and Watch Someone : TV hookup lets Salvadorans in the United States 'go live' with children and other relatives they left behind and often can't travel to visit. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE FIRSTS
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Culture : 'Praise God, Your Voice Is Welcome': A World Roundup of Phone Etiquette : Arabs greet each other with profuse politeness. The French want to know who's calling. Italians have love affairs with the machine; Indians keep it under lock and key. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TELECOM TRIVIA:
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Deregulation : Britain's Private Lines of Communication : Few-holds-barred competition has created a heady atmosphere--and profits. System is seen as the future of the industry. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Legal Impact : Laws Set Up Speed Traps on Information Highway : Some nations try to block the invasion of U.S. culture and commercial giants by restricting programs and raising prices. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : NET-TALK
Wiring the World / The New Age of Global Telecommunication : Catching On to the Internet By Leslie Helm
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Catching Up : Reliable Phones a Distant Dream in E. Europe : Communism's legacy is a quirky, frustrating system. Difficulties stymie nations' efforts to close the economic gap with advanced nations. By Kitty Mckinsey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TELECOM FIRSTS
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : ESSAY : Stop the Techno-Train! I Wanna Get Off By Steve Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring the World / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Hello, World! Diga, Allo, Da!
WIRING THE WORLD / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Staying in Touch
WIRING THE WORLD / THE NEW AGE OF GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Tomorrow's Global Network
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Climbs 6.8 as Investors Ponder Rates From Times Staff and Wire Services
EVOLOVING WIRELESS WORLD : AirTouch, US West to Merge Domestic Cellular Operations : Deals: The union would create the nation's third-largest wireless company, with assets of $13.5 billion. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NME Admits Responsibility in Girl's Suicide : Health care: The company's extraordinary acknowledgment is made in an out-of-court settlement. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Slices Air Fares; Other Carriers Quickly Match the Cuts By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Job Still to Be Done : For Many, Disabilities Act Hasn't Lived Up to Promise By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EVOLOVING WIRELESS WORLD : Bids Exceed All Expectations at Airwave Auction : Communications: Six firms offer a total of $145 million for licenses to provide new wireless services. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Climbs 6.8 as Investors Ponder Rates From Times Staff and Wire Services
Fraud Charges Filed in First Pension Scam : Crime: Three face 10-year sentences in the $121.5-million Orange County mortgage pool scheme. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Mirror to Invest in Game Company : Media: The publishing firm will put about $5 million into Rocket Science Games, a highly regarded start-up. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell to Test the Waters for Proposed New Jetliner : Aerospace: Company will seek orders for its MD-95, but stiff competition could keep the plane from being built. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bally Entertainment Corp. said it sold its 600,000 shares... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Home Sales Up, Bucking U.S. Trend : Real estate: New signs of a price upswing have California buyers braving rising mortgage rates a second consecutive month. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : United Talent Agency's Star Ascends By Alan Citron
Company Town : Restructuring at Paramount in High Gear
Company Town
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Company Town By James Bates
Company Town : CBS Revises Its Buyback Offer to Include Fewer Shares From Loews : Television: Network cites tax reasons. Move could boost Chairman Laurence A. Tisch's stake in the company. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Looks Closely at Hobby Linked to Cash From Associated Press
Counterfeit Chic Exacts High Toll on Originals : Marketing: Knockoffs of brand names such as Rolex, Chanel and Gucci are believed to be a $70 billion--that's with a B--industry of fraud. By Judie Glave, ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Separate a Phony From the Real McCoy From Associated Press
Asian Nations Are Principal Source of Designer Knockoffs From Associated Press
Poll Taker Matured Along With His Industry : Media: Burns Roper is winding down a 48-year career devoted to surveys that, critics notwithstanding, have been increasingly relied on by decision makers. By Howard Goldberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hughes Missile Systems Co. of Canoga Park won a $291,678...
TransWorld Bank in Sherman Oaks has promoted Timothy L...
Escrow Productions of Northridge won a $297,000 contract...
Western Filter Corp. of Valencia won a $225,507 contract...
Teledyne Electronic Systems of Northridge won a...
Santa Ana Enterprise Zone Paying Off : Economy: Businesses, community benefit from state program, credited with helping save or create 540 jobs in its first year. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraud Charges Filed in O.C. Pension Scam : Crime: Three to plead guilty in alleged $121.5-million mortgage pool scheme operated by Irvine-based firm. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graphix Zone Names Little as CFO
Pacific Snax Ends Bid for Chips Firm
SMALL BUSINESS : Lake Forest Owners of Black Publication Laud New SBA Policy Compiled by Don Lee Times staff writer
Wyle Laboratories Jumps 54%; SPI Pharmaceuticals, Armor All Also Up
Unemployment Rate Up Slightly to 5.8% : Economy: Experts say the June increase is due to seasonal factors and that the local economy is still making a recovery. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Dims Firm's Rising Profit Report : Litigation: Pacific Scientific is named as co-defendant in a claim seeking $77 million. The company says the matter is without merit. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPI Pharmaceuticals Inc.: The Costa Mesa drug maker and...
Armor All Products Corp.: The Aliso Viejo car-care...
Advanced Logic Research Inc.: The Irvine microcomputer...
Odetics Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of information...
Imperial Credit Industries Inc.: The Newport Beach parent...
Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of frequency products...
Small Business Compiled by Don Lee Times staff writer
Small Business Compiled by Don Lee Times staff writer
Micropolis Reports a Loss of $14.7 Million
Levy Bancorp Reports $1.87-Million Net Income
Pollution Research Corp. Profits Down by 96%
HemaCare Announces $516,000 Loss for Quarter
Hamburger Hamlet Has Sharp Quarterly Decline
Pumping Up the Volume : DTS Nears Settlement With Rival in Digital Movie Sound, but Now Faces Challenge From Sony By Jennifer Pendleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malls Still Putting the Pieces Back Together : Recovery: Stores severely hit by quake fight time, competition to reopen. Some pitch ambitious improvements to win back customers. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rexon Reports Net Income of $220,000
TransWorld Bancorp Reports Earnings Increase
American Pacific Bank Reports Earnings Up 8%
June Home Sales Best in 5 Years; Ventura County Is Leader By Jack Searles
Huntway Partners Told to Stop SEC Violations
Premiere Radio Completes Purchase of Mediabase
Special Devices Inc. to Buy Scot Inc. for $5 Million
T-HQ Plans Another Stock Offering
Survival No Problem for Disaster-Based Firm By Jack Searles
Simi Valley Company Buys Chatsworth Unit By Jack Searles
State Improves Service for Firms Seeking Hires By Jack Searles
Companies Reaping Savings With Temporary Workers : Businesses Shift Employment Costs and Uncertainty to Outside Agencies; Employees Face Life Without Benefits, Security By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tours Explore Channel Islands By Nona Yates
When a House Is a Home By Al Martinez
IRA WATCH : Return of the Troubles
A Strike Against the Future
Jordan Deal Could Go a Long Way : Can Assad hang out there all alone forever?
More Good in It Than Bad
PLATFORM : Rescuing Rush \f7 and \o7 SALLY ANN CONNELL is a writer in Cayucos, Calif. She commented on the Florida Citrus Commission's recent decision, after protests from the National Organization for Women, not to renew its contract to advertise on Rush Limbaugh's talk show.
Wealth Robs the Unwealthy of Voting Clout : Rich contributors decide most primaries; this can be corrected. By John Bonifaz and Jamin Raskin, \o7 Jamin Raskin is associate dean of American University's Washington College of Law. John Bonifaz is an attorney and director of the Boston-based National Voting Rights Institute, which has just filed the first test case, in New York, on the "wealth primary." \f7
Beware of Democrats' Zealots : Left-wing fundamentalists have more reverence for the most obscure plants and animals than they do for humanity. By Joseph Farah, \o7 Joseph Farah is editor of Inside California, a state political newsletter, and Dispatches, a national biweekly cultural watchdog publication\f7
Adios to Enchiladas? No Way, Jose : Health: The nutrition monks who say Mexican food can't be cooked in healthful ways didn't look in the right places. By Luis Torres, \f7 and \o7 Luis Torres is a reporter for KNX Radio in Los Angeles and he makes some mean, lean and healthful enchiladas.
PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : 'Trickle-Down' Reform Won't Do : Anticipating skepticism about the Aug. 21 vote, some are proposing an interim government to establish true democracy. By Robert W. Benson, \f7 and \o7 Robert W. Benson is a professor of law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He has been an election observer in Mexico.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Wider Net for Animal Care
Driver May Face Charges in Death of Lynwood Girl By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grants by '84 Olympics Foundation Dwindle : Athletics: The organization has more money now than it did at the conclusion of the Games. Officials say they are emphasizing the group's own sports programs. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Calls TV Racist, Urges Action : Media: The activist says the networks need to hire more minorities and retool programming. He threatens a boycott if changes are not made. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple's Dream House Becomes an All-Too-Common Nightmare : Real estate: Darrel and Carol Swendener can't sell their hilltop home. A soft market shackles thousands of residents. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTLAKE : Police Seek Help in Hunt for Driver Who Killed Boy
LOS ANGELES : College Real Estate Deal Was Sound, Grand Jury Says
Gay Man Says Attackers Used Slur, Threatened to Kill Him By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : JPL Structures Dedicated as Historic Landmarks
GLENDALE : $7.6-Million Lottery Winner Goes Back to His Print Shop
WESTMINSTER : Asian Bone Marrow Donors Sought for Boy, 4
High-Profile : Glaziers Are Resetting Nearly 8,000 Panes of Glass to Plug Leaks That Have Plagued L.A. Skyscraper By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tips on Fraud Hot Line Lead to the Disciplining of 25 County Workers By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Investigates Officers Over False Alarm Data : Police: A burglar alarm company complains about information given to the City Council, which is considering a crackdown on bogus calls. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recalled Fullerton Officials Offer Not to Run in November : Government: Two council members tell judge they will sit out the general election if the October special ballot is canceled. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Early Memo on Grading Scandal Went Unread : Education: Brea Olinda district employee's warning last November about transcript tampering was apparently mislaid. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Due for an Overhaul : Bus System Needs Fix, But Analysts Don't Have Exact Change--Yet By Lynn Franey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Opposition to Tollway Turns Grave By Leslie Earnest
COUNTYWIDE : Fair Attendance Up 1% Over Last Year By Alan Eyerly
BREA : City, Chino Forge Fire Aid Agreement By Alan Eyerly
DANA POINT : Headlands Ballot Arguments Available By Len Hall
DANA POINT : Work to Begin on 1993 Slide Damage By Jeff Bean
COUNTYWIDE : 9 Local Students Win Merit Scholarships By Jodi Wilgoren
COUNTYWIDE : Salvation Army Seeks Volunteers By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Search Underway for Deputy City Attorney By Debra Cano
WESTMINSTER : Council to Consider Firefighting Changes By Bert Eljera
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Residents Warned About Phone Scams By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Superintendent's Term Is Extended By Bill Billiter
SEAL BEACH : Surfside Residents Plan Improvements By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA : Technology Center On-Line at OCC By Alan Eyerly
IRVINE : Council to Fund Youth Programs
VILLA PARK : Couple Displaced by Fire in Home By Ken Ellingwood
SANTA ANA : Boy Heads for Video Game Championship By Lynn Franey
Santa Ana's Departing Schools Chief Toasted : Education: Rudy M. Castruita, leaving for San Diego County, is given a send-off by colleagues, friends and family. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Valley College Picks New President : Education: Former Saddleback College dean comes back to Orange County to take post. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gator Aid Too Late for Beached Reptile By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Retirements Spark Shuffling of Garden Grove School Posts By Jon Nalick
2nd Convicted in Woman's Murder : Verdict: Kathy Lee, 49, was killed by robbers in 1991 as she arrived to pick up her son from work. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seeking Gunmen in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
Police Hunt Suspected Killer : Fugitive: Shasta County authorities believe a man sought in a fatal stabbing may be in Westminster. From Staff and Wire Reports
Computer Disk Barred From Henley Case : Evidence: Judge rules that data said to detail ex-Ram's alleged role in drug ring cannot be used. By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Canadians in Cocaine Ring Sentenced : Court: One gets 14 years, three others 11 years for roles in a billion-dollar drug operation that ran through O.C.. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Volunteers Sought to Assist Police Programs By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
11 Signal Intent to Run for Garden Grove Posts By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.J. Case Calls Priorities Into Question By Scott Harris
Group Looking for Volunteer 'Grandparents' By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
'3 Strikes' Inmate Is Accused in Rape at Jail : Crime: Officials are investigating the alleged assault by an Oxnard man who faces life in prison for petty theft. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff, District Attorney Offer Budget Proposal : County: Law enforcement officials would administer $2.5 million more in services, expanding areas of responsibility. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jobless Rate Grows, but County Is 'Holding Up' : Unemployment: Statistic increases from 6.5% to 7.3%, but experts are not pessimistic. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Held in Las Vegas in Slaying of Local Man : Crime: Tips lead to capture of suspects at motel. Two other men are arrested for allegedly planning to avenge victim's death. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lawyers Blast 'One-Sided' Coverage in Murder Case : Courts: Defense asks that the trial of Mark Scott Thornton be moved because of publicity. Judge won't unseal grand-jury transcripts. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Consider New Fees : Thousand Oaks: The one-time tax would force developers to pay part of the costs of providing services for new residents. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Mural to Honor Boy Who Died in Fire : Simi Valley: Students and parents have begun work on painting project at Madera elementary where Brandon Booker was a second-grader. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Backers Rally to Get Principal Rehired By Maia Davis
Oil Industry Group Gives 10 Scholarships By Maia Davis
Reception to Salute Fair's Volunteers By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Wiggly Critters Give a Lesson Kids Dig Into By Peggy Y. Lee
THOUSAND OAKS : Pool of 300 Helpers Too Few for Plaza By Stephanie Simon
VENTURA : 2 Men Charged in Record Drug Bust By Julie Fields
VENTURA : New Trash Bins, Higher Fees OKd By Constance Sommer
Builders and Residents Debate Planned Housing Developments : Growth: Concerns about crowding, ecological damage meet economic benefits head-on. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veterans Fight to Keep Local Services Office Open By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
U.S. Marshals Searching for Murder Suspect in Oxnard By Jeff Mcdonald
Camarillo Man Gets Fiscal Post By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teamsters Strike Calmat Co. After Builder Calls Off Talks : Labor: Union drivers protest proposed $2.20-per-hour pay cut, as well as reduced work hours and benefits. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Parcel Found to Be Contaminated By Miguel Bustillo
Bus Riders Scramble to Find Transit : Strike: Thousands are caught off guard on the first day of the job action. By Timothy Williams and David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Degree of Uncertainty : Educators Grapple With Best Way to Prepare Kids for Future By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACOIMA : Children Turn Quake Fears Into Artworks By Maki Becker
BURBANK : Airport Plans Will Be Discussed at Hearing By James Elmendorf
VAN NUYS : Event Targets Prostitution Problem By Jeff Schnaufer
PACOIMA : Talks Planned to Aid Young Black Men By John Dart
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Grants to Help New Buyers Fix Up Homes By Jeff Schnaufer
BURBANK : Exhibit to Focus on Shirley Temple By James Elmendorf
WEST HILLS : A Humble Win in Martial Arts By Ed Bond
Centers Offer Tips to Limit Quake Damage By Julio Moran
Seniors For Action Push Health Plan By Kurt Pitzer
CHATSWORTH : Child-Care Center at Train Depot OKd By Susan Byrnes
WOODLAND HILLS : Grant Targets Stress in County Schools By Kurt Pitzer
RESEDA : Meeting Will Explore Redevelopment Ideas By Eric Slater
Lotto Winner Plans to Stay on the Job By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Shooting of Child Pleads Not Guilty By Ann W. O'Neill
Valley Interview : One of These Days, Smog in L.A. Could Be a Thing of the Past By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studying to Get Ahead Compiled by Times editorial researcher Stephanie Stassel and Times editorial assistantDavid E. Brady
Job Resources Compiled by Brent Wyeth and Stephanie Stassel Times editorial researchers
Q & A With Robert D. Bass By David E. Brady
Tips for Job Seekers Compiled by Stephanie Stassel Times editorial researcher
Training Centers Compiled by Times editorial researcher Stephanie Stassel
Database of Resumes By David E. Brady
School Mural to Honor Youth : Simi Valley: Volunteers have begun work on the project in memory of Brandon Booker, who died in house fire. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Star's Trial Set to Begin Today By Dwayne Bray
Four-Vehicle Collision Kills Woman, 33, and Daughter By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Transit Board to Consider Ways to Restart Bus Service By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Deputy Ordered to Stand Trial in Rape Case By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies Seek Information in Stabbing Death of Man, 36 By Ed Bond
Ruling Exempts Recovery Plan : Courts: Judge dismisses water agency suit, says Santa Clarita plan can include projects other than quake repairs. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Surging Giants Hope Strawberry Haunts Dodgers : Baseball: San Francisco pulls within 1 1/2 games of L.A. atop the NL West going into three-game series. By Dennis Georgatos, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitchell Makes Point in Bad Will 100 : Goodwill Games: Sprinter, saying he was financially under-appreciated, beats Burrell and Lewis. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Spurn the Strawberry Jinx to Win, 10-5 : Baseball: Martinez pitches well, Karros hits two home runs as L.A. takes big lead and holds off Giants. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : No. 2 Receiver Spot Still to Be Filled By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Player Sues: Racism Hurt Performance Associated Press
Sports Heroes and Victories Reign in Spain By Shav Glick
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Faulk's Deal Could Pay $17.2 Million : AROUND THE NFL Associated Press
GOODWILL GAMES ROUNDUP : U.S. Basketball Team Cruises, Braces for Italy From Associated Press
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Alou's Triple Rallies Expos Past Braves, 6-4 From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry Says Back Injury Was Key By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Hired as Scout by Phillies By Elliott Teaford
Schrempf Decides to Stay With SuperSonics From Staff and Wire Reports
Phillips Stops Llanes, Retains Title By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : No. 2 Receiver Spot Still to Be Filled By T.J. Simers
UCI's Shipp Regains Consciousness
Pistons Acquire Leckner From 76ers From Staff and Wire Reports
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Color Purple Is Color of Money in the Juvenile Championship By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : Azinger's Rally an Awakening By Thomas Bonk
ANALYSIS : Angels Contending in a Pennant Race That's Pretending By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Renege on Weiss' Pay : NBA: Fired coach is owed $1.2 million, but team is refusing to pay. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Clutch, Moorer Proves Less By Jim Murray
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Clipper Coach Cycle Continues: Dream, Reality, Lottery By Mark Heisler
Drayton Comes On Strong Over Weight By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Ex-Trojan a True Rebel With a Cause : Rams: After being cut by the Colts, lineman Schultz is out to win a job, not a popularity contest. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keenan Calls NHL's Penalties Fair : Hockey: Two-month suspension, heavy fines do nothing to sour mood of St. Louis coach and general manager. From Associated Press
Ducks to Play Two San Diego Exhibitions
World Cup Executive Hired by the Kings
Olympic Official Schiller Joins Turner : Broadcasting: USOC had expected its executive director to stay through the year 2000. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POSTCARD : Some Historic Digs for the Volleyball Event By Randy Harvey
ANALYSIS : There Are Few Angels in This Outfield By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Are They Now? : STEVE GARVEY Times staff writer David W. Myers catches up with former Dodgers and Angels
Where Are They Now? : JACKIE WARNER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Strike Date Expected to Be Set by Players Associated Press
Journeyman Takes a Right Turn Down Coaching Route : Basketball: Former Laker McNamara, who is guiding two rookie league teams, finds he has knack for job. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Op Pro Seeks Former Prestige, Popularity : Surfing: Huntington Beach event, which begins today, drops team concept and returns to individual competition only. By Jody Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Cricket Becomes Game of Dirty Pool : Scandal: England's captain is fined $3,000 for improper conduct. To compound outrage, it came during a loss. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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