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What happened on June 07, 1994
NEWS
So, What Happened to the Franchise? : Movies: Eddie Murphy's films used to make $100 million. 'Cop III' is expected to make $50 million to $60 million domestically. Some say his career's in trouble, but others ask if he is being held to a different standard. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cafes' Curator Basks in His Rockin' Role : John Rosenfield will speak Wednesday in Laguna about a dream job--collecting music memorabilia for the mega-popular restaurants. By Jim Washburn
Laugh Lines
BODY WATCH : WHAT'S THE DEAL : How You Can Hide Some of Your Spongy Self By C.A. Wedlan
BODY WATCH : A Martini Moment
RSVP : They Came; They Saw; They Bought : Benefit: It was serious business for enthusiasts at the Temporary Contemporary's auction. But then, when art is lethal and Leonard Nimoy shells out $15,000, what else could it be? By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Socialites Indulge in Genteel Horseplay : Style prevails on the course and under the tent for the 500 guests at Grand Prix luncheon. By Kathryn Bold
BOOK REVIEW / Fiction : 6 Women, 180 Years and One Dull Story : THE GIRLS \o7 by Elaine Kagan\f7 ; Alfred A. Knopf; $23, 307 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Committed to Helping Young Students Rewrite Future By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Q & A WITH KENNETH COOPER : The Fitness Doctor Is In : You May Not Recognize the Name, but You've Got to Be Familiar With His Baby: Aerobics By Kathleen Doheny
Through the Ages : There are the classic signs of aging: Once-silent knees that now creak. Gray where there was none. Gradual intolerance for glow-in-the-dark salsa. Other signs, though--Ferraris, jump shots, dating and Rosemary Clooney--can't be found on the pages of medical textbooks, as five writers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s tell us. : 60s : 'There Is a Definite Upside' By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Through the Ages : There are the classic signs of aging: Once-silent knees that now creak. Gray where there was none. Gradual intolerance for glow-in-the-dark salsa. Other signs, though--Ferraris, jump shots, dating and Rosemary Clooney--can't be found on the pages of medical textbooks, as five writers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s tell us. : 50s : 'Someone Hit Fast Forward' By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Through the Ages : There are the classic signs of aging: Once-silent knees that now creak. Gray where there was none. Gradual intolerance for glow-in-the-dark salsa. Other signs, though--Ferraris, jump shots, dating and Rosemary Clooney--can't be found on the pages of medical textbooks, as five writers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s tell us. : 40s : 'I Laugh at Myself More' By Leslie Knowlton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Through the Ages : There are the classic signs of aging: Once-silent knees that now creak. Gray where there was none. Gradual intolerance for glow-in-the-dark salsa. Other signs, though--Ferraris, jump shots, dating and Rosemary Clooney--can't be found on the pages of medical textbooks, as five writers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s tell us. : 30s : 'My \o7 Baby Sister\f7 Is 33!' By Barbara J. Chuck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Through the Ages : There are the classic signs of aging: Once-silent knees that now creak. Gray where there was none. Gradual intolerance for glow-in-the-dark salsa. Other signs, though--Ferraris, jump shots, dating and Rosemary Clooney--can't be found on the pages of medical textbooks, as five writers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s tell us. : 20s : 'OK, So I'll Never Be a Waif' By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reading, Writing and Growing : Literature: An innocuous storefront disguises the artistry of the World Stage Anansi Writers Workshop, where black writers hone their craft and craft their futures. By Lynell George, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Watch
Lawsuits Against Sitting President
Booing Furor at Arts High
Trade With China
Brown Legacy
Shooting of Boy
MEALS & A POOL: Remember that Gargantuan hilltop house in... By Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks and Kevin Johnson
NO CRACKDOWN: The arrest of 17 alleged bookmakers (A1... By John Johnson
Sister Magdalen; Ex-President of Mt. St. Mary's By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ish Kabibble; Comic Trumpet Player for Kay Kyser Band By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barry Sullivan; Versatile TV, Movie Actor \o7 Associated Press\f7
Michigan Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeals in Kevorkian Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
North Wins Some GOP Backers but Not Former President Ford \o7 From Times Wire Reports\f7
UCI in Line for Coveted Cancer Center Designation : Medicine: Recognition by the National Cancer Institute will bring prestige and funds to university. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Campaigns End Much as They Were Run By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
U.S. Will Seek 2-Step Embargo for N. Korea By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mormons' New President Issues a Call for Harmony : Religion: Howard W. Hunter, 86, succeeds the late Ezra Taft Benson. He asks disaffected to rejoin church. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
17 Arrested in Raids on Alleged Bookmaking Ring By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 City Employees Suspected in Workers' Comp Fraud : Investigation: Alleged $1-million scheme involving their boss may be wider than first thought, police say. By Marc Lacey and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Starting Life on a Church Doorstep : In the two months since he was abandoned, Baby Boy Doe's convoluted journey has put him on 'fast track' to adoption. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rostenkowski Successor's Plan Omits New Health Tax By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Schools Must Give CLAS Tests : Education: Court backs the state's position. Fullerton is one of six districts that had refused to give its students the controversial exams. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Silly Civic Centerpiece Captures a City's Heart : San Francisco celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'Beach Blanket Babylon,' a cabaret-style spoof of pop culture, with a total lack of solemnity. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Forms Over Military Discharge Provision : AIDS: Disputed Dornan amendment to House bill on defense appropriations calls for the release from service of those infected with HIV or whose duties are limited by other ailments. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes Rise for Tribe That Has No Reservation : Native Americans: Federal actions may help the Timbisha Shoshone establish a land base at Death Valley. Only 40 to 60 members now live in a bleak settlement there. By Martin Forstenzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Brothers and Their Uncle Die in Oceanside Fire : Tragedy: The boys, for whom the man was baby-sitting, range in age from 6 months to 4 years. A priest says their parents 'are in a state of shock, grief, despondency and anger; all these emotions are mixed up.' By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Connecticut Finds Third Case of Flesh and Muscle-Eating Bacteria \o7 From Associated Press\f7
High Court Opens Door to Rape Suits by Inmates : Prisons: Ruling puts wardens on notice that they can be sued if prisoners are in danger of assault. Case puts spotlight on widespread problem. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Star White Tiger at Zoo in Miami Kills Keeper By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IDEAS : Doomsayers of Overpopulation Sound a New Jeremiad : Fears are voiced that human numbers will outstrip the means of subsistence. The focus now is less on survival than on the quality of life. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Protesters Charged in First Use of Law to Shield Abortion Clinics By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steady Economic Gains Through '96 Seen : Finance: President's advisers predict annual growth of 2.5% to 3% with relatively mild inflation and low unemployment. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Jet Deal Boosts Moscow's Arms Exports : Military: Sale of 18 MiGs to Malaysia is biggest in years. It shows Russia has learned to compete in world market. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute Over Pipeline Puts U.S., Turkey on Collision Course for Confrontation : Diplomacy: Ankara wants the oil languishing in conduit from Iraq. Washington says U.N. sanctions forbid it. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HONORING THE HEROES OF THE LONGEST DAY : D-Day Notebook
O.C. Observance Evokes Memories for Veterans : Remembrance: Small gathering at Nixon library relives the momentous day in which the soldiers of democracy prevailed over the forces of totalitarianism. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doubly Decisive Designation
Chinese Jet Crash Kills All 160 Aboard \o7 Associated Press\f7
Timber Sales Ban Lifted; Little Impact Seen By Doug Conner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bear Captured Near Palm Springs Homes \o7 Associated Press\f7
HONORING THE HEROES OF THE LONGEST DAY : Exclusion From D-Day Commemorations Rankles Russians : World War II: Omission hurts veterans' pride. Yeltsin reminds them that no one from West was asked to their remembrances. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'They Gave Us Our World,' Clinton Says of D-Day GIs : Europe: He speaks at U.S. cemetery in Normandy on 50th anniversary of landings. But veterans are true stars of tableau; he asks them to stand and he applauds them. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Calls D-Day 'Least Ordinary Day of Century' The text of President Clinton's speech commemorating D-day, delivered at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France:
Veterans Recall Sacrifice of Slain Comrades By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Asian Dynamism Fills an Ocean of Commerce By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Japan : Trading Companies Power Tokyo's Economic Expansion : With their vast networks of employees and contacts, \o7 sogo shosha \f7 find business for other countries as well. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Asia : Fewer Barriers Make for Good Neighbors : Intra-Asian commerce is on the rise. Last year, Japan's trade surplus with its regional partners exceeded its surplus with the U.S. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : World : Regional Seaports Flourish : From Singapore to Seattle, more trade means bustling waterfronts. And steel containers mean ever-faster cargo movement. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Los Angeles and Long Beach : PORTS
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : America : U.S. Market's Size Lures Innovators : Customer bases can be huge here. But because of that very potential, the struggle to sell is a never-ending battle. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Ship Shapes
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : California : Golden State Finds Golden Opportunities in Asia : Already the U.S. leader in exports to the region, we are at the forefront of helping developing nations improve their infrastructures. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Nothing but the Facts
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : All Aboard
Pacific Rim Trade : Transpacific Shipping
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : America : In Trade Debates, the Public Opts Out : Americans don't often get excited about trade policy. Times of economic upheaval can stir their anger, though. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Asia : How Two Giants Emerged From War's Rubble and Grew : Japan and South Korea took similar paths to economic renewal. But Seoul still has war on its mind. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Dock Talk
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Latin America : Hard-Scrambling Bobcats Eye the Tigers of Asia : Countries like Chile and Mexico are looking to the other side of the Pacific for trading partners. And their stares are being returned. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : Millions of Engines Rev Up the Asian Economy : To start a family. To start a business. To travel. Such goals help make individual workers productive. : QIN TINZHEN, 18, \o7 Chinese toy maker \f7 By Rone Tempest, Times Staff Writer
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : DENNIS H. S. TING, 61, \o7 Hong Kong toy tycoon \f7 By Rone Tempest, Times Staff Writer
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : KIM WOO CHOONG, 57, \o7 South Korean industrialist\f7 By Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : MINORU MUROFUSHI, 62, \o7 Japanese trade mogul\f7 By David Holley, Times Staff Writer
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : Y.F. CHANG, 67, \o7 Taiwanese shipping magnate\f7 By Rone Tempest\f7 , Times Staff Writer
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : LI KA-SHING, 65, \o7 Hong Kong taipan \f7 By Christine Courtney\f7 , Special To The Times
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : For Asian Tycoons, Success Is a Matter of Seizing Initiative : Whether manufacturing toys or exporting rice, these business leaders have prospered by knowing when to make their moves. : PHAIBOON KUONSONGTUM, 47, \o7 Thai rice king \f7 By Ken Stier\f7 , Special To The Times
The Staff for 'Trade'
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : Millions of Engines Rev Up the Asian Economy : To start a family. To start a business. To travel. Such goals help make individual workers productive. : SOMCHAI KOKRATAE, 37, \o7 Bangkok dockworker \f7 By Ken Stier\f7 , Special To The Times
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : Millions of Engines Rev Up the Asian Economy : To start a family. To start a business. To travel. Such goals help make individual workers productive. : YANG LINGQUO, 44, \o7 Beijing ragman \f7 By Elisabeth Grinspoon\f7 , S Pecial To The Times
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : Millions of Engines Rev Up the Asian Economy : To start a family. To start a business. To travel. Such goals help make individual workers productive. : TONY TALBOT, 52, \o7 Hong Kong ship captain \f7 By Christine Courtney\f7 , Special To The Times
PACIFIC RIM TRADE : Profiles : Millions of Engines Rev Up the Asian Economy : To start a family. To start a business. To travel. Such goals help make individual workers productive. : SHINJI KIKUCHI, 36, \o7 Tokyo salesclerk \f7 By David Holley, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION New KABC Anchor: ABC News anchor and... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Review : 'Frontline' Examines Immigration Fears By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Art Review : 'Commodity Image' Is on the Money : The Laguna exhibition takes an objective look at photography's role in creating our desire to spend, spend, spend.
Music Review : Ojai Diary II: Festival Finales, Intimate and Grand By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Baroque Music Festival Begins By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family : 'Other Side' Explores a Communication Barrier By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Review : Master Chorale Ends Season With 'Carmina' By Lewis Segal
A Mostly Positive 'Century' of Women By Howard Rosenberg
Weekend Box Office : 'Flintstones' Keeps Rolling Along By Daniel Cerone
After Some Traffic Delays, Founders Get It in Gear : Pop music: Winwood and Capaldi focus on their tour, which stops tonight in Anaheim, and on a new album. By Jon Bream, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From E. Roosevelt to 'Roseanne': What a 'Century'! By Howard Rosenberg
The 'Fatherland' Rises : The Third Reich springs to life in the HBO film of Robert Harris' 'what if 'bestseller, set to air in November By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He'll Act for Free as Long as His Shirts Are on Your Back By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Welcome to the Cruel World of Ben Harper By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Premieres Set for Chamber Series By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Yields Fall on Mood of Fed; Dow Loses 3.70 From Times Wire Services
You Deserve Some Grits Today \o7 Bloomberg Business News\f7
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yields Fall on Fed Interview; Stocks Mixed From Times Staff and Wire Services
Company Town : New Networks Struggle to Find Niche By John Lippman
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
* ARCS Mortgage Inc., a Calabasas mortgage lender, has...
Kickbacks Are Common, and Consumers Foot the Bill By Ron Galperin
Hughes Aircraft Unit Names Nelson President
Peter West has been appointed vice president of corporate...
Daniel F. McNamara has been appointed executive vice...
Major Sponsors Warming Up to the Gay Games By Bruce Horovitz
Union Bank Outlet to Cater to Low-Income Customers : Community: Check-cashing center is intended to give residents an alternative to high-cost services. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : In the Name of the Son : John Davis Is Working to Make His Own Mark By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Spielberg Said to Be Close to Signing Software Deal By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sprint and EDS Cancel Wedding Invitations : Mergers: The proposed marriage breaks up over stock price demands made by the telecommunications firm. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sara Lee to Lay Off 6% of Its Work Force : Jobs: The company says cuts will be made in its personal products division, with about half occurring in the U.S. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nintendo Found Guilty in Patent Case : Technology: The video game maker may have to pay millions in damages to a now-bankrupt Connecticut company. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Merger to Mean Loss of Some Jobs By Anne Michaud and John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Supreme Court Will Hear Bank Appeal on Annuities From Reuters
Kmart Is Considering Alternatives to Failed Stock Plan From Bloomberg Business News
Nextel Aims for All-Digital, Seamless Wireless Network : Telecommunications: U.S. mobile radio provider to invest $165 million in Mexican company. From Reuters
Fired Executive Countersues Donna Karan, Claims Fraud From Bloomberg Business News
Ford Sticks With Electric Car Battery Design Despite 2 Fires From Reuters
Haas Automation Plans to Leave L.A.
Martin Lawrence Nears Financing From Herrick
Xsirius Inc. Wins Another Mars Exploration Contract
For World Cup Entrepreneur, a Banner Year : Advertising: Sign maker Gold Graphics rebuilds its quake-jolted business in time to publicize the international soccer extravaganza. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wall Street Awaiting Pool Firm's Big Splash : Recreation: Leslie's Poolmart hopes '94 is the year the specialty supplies retailer will live up to analysts' earnings expectations. But much depends on the weather. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3D Systems Turns Profit on Record Revenue
Semtech Corp. Reports Profit of $150,000
House of Fabrics' Loss Nearly Doubles in Quarter
Special Devices Reports Profit of $755,000 in 2nd Quarter
Hospital Operator Nu-Med Ends Chapter 11
Fortune Petroleum May Sell California Properties
Auto Dealers Reporting 10% to 40% Rise in Sales for 1994 By Jack Searles
Semiconductors Help Keep Track of Crops By Jack Searles
Red Onion to Reopen in Thousand Oaks By Jack Searles
Young People Finding Summer Work Scarce : Teen-agers and those in their early 20s struggle to land the few low-skill, low-paying jobs that are out there. By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Employers Offer Tips for Job Applicants By Jill Leovy
Cruttenden Hit With $4.5-Million Action : Securities: Former manager says O.C. brokerage fired him for refusing to break trading rules. Firm's founder denies charge. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Paragon Begins Fiber-Optic Service to 2,000 Customers in Huntington Beach Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Times Mirror Cable Offices to Leave Irvine : Media: Move to Atlanta as result of deal with Cox Enterprises is expected to lead to some job losses. By John Lippman and Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assets Still Frozen in First Pension Case : Investment: A judge keeps injunction in effect until federal fraud investigation is concluded. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ivax Denies Ex-McGaw Chairman's Fraud Charge
St. John Knits Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of women's...
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
American Savings Takes Over Deposits
Medical Insurance for Pets Can Be a Lifesaver : Coverage: An Anaheim provider is nation's largest insurer of animals and has issued more than a half-million policies. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The 19th hole: Residents of Belmont Heights were shocked... By Steve Harvey
Continuing Threat of TB Spotlighted By Nona Yates
Officials Examine Disturbing Quake Repair Data By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bells, Blasts and Whistles By Al Martinez
Times Endorsements in Today's Election
All Lose When Cops Resort to Blackmail : Public safety: Times are tough for the LAPD, but if we let them manipulate elected officials, we forfeit our freedom. By Xandra Kayden, \o7 Xandra Kayden, a senior fellow at the Institute for Leadership Studies at Loyola-Marymount University, is the author of "Surviving Power" (Free Press). \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON CHINA : A Good Decision; Now the Hard Part : Now that MFN is set, we need to work with Beijing on vital strategic, economic and human-rights issues. By Michel Oksenberg and Zbigniew Brzezinski, \o7 Zbigniew Brzezinski was national-security adviser to President Jimmy Carter; Michel Oksenberg is president of the East-West Center in Honolulu. \f7
Local Colleges May Slash Classes, Jobs in Face of Shortfall By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Petitions for Landfill Ballot Initiative Filed : Trash: Firm pushing the proposed Weldon Canyon facility wants a vote. Opponents question the tactics used to gain signatures. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS : Last Digs in Ventura Races Kick Up Mud : The contest for supervisor's seat takes on nasty tone, as does Republican primary for Congress. Oak Park votes on cityhood or annexation. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Accused of Collecting on False Quake Claims : Disaster aid: Authorities say suspects face prison and fines for fraudulently saying they lived in buildings damaged by the temblor. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reducing the Risk : Swimming: With summer approaching, aquatics directors urge parents to enroll children in classes planned throughout the county. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Police Say Man Killed in Crash Was at Fault By Peggy Y. Lee
Lure of Cash Brings Many to Recycling Firm By Mary F. Pols
Meeting on Quake Relief Funds Planned By Jeff Mcdonald
FILLMORE : Motorcyclist Dies After Collision By Peggy Y. Lee
SIMI VALLEY : Gas Station Clerk Injured in Robbery By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Project Would Add Facilities to City Park By Constance Sommer
CAMARILLO : Developer, District Agree on School Fees By J.E. Mitchell
Oil Platforms Escape Earthquake Damage By J.E. Mitchell
CAMARILLO : Mailers to Describe New Smoking Law By J.E. Mitchell
VENTURA : Donated Car for Sale by Nonprofit Center By Peggy Y. Lee
SANTA PAULA : Water District Buys Old Bank Building By Tracy Wilson
VENTURA : Reservoir Work May Cost $6.4 Million By Constance Sommer
Simi Board to Discuss Uniforms at Garden Grove Elementary : Education: The principal says the optional dress code of navy and white would promote safety. One board member calls it a superficial remedy for conflict. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robert D. Hoyt, Former Mayor of Orange, Dies By Leslie Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mother Portrayed as Victim, Torturer as Case Goes to Jury By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Killings at San Marino Party Blamed on Gangs By Vicki Torres and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
17 Arrests Made in Bookmaking Raids : Crime: Sheriff's deputies simultaneously hit sites in five counties. Authorities say they have crippled--for now--a sports gambling ring netting $5 million a month. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police, City to Use Mediator in Negotiations : Labor: Friday is set as target for accord. Union agrees to suspend job actions and not to gather information on council members. By J. Michael Kennedy and Marc Lacy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethics Panel Finds No Evidence of Svorinich Campaign Violations By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says District Must Administer CLAS Tests By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Give Uganda King a Royal Welcome By Bob Pool
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Doctor Gets 13 Years for Sex Assaults on 4 Patients
Preparing to Vote Compiled by NONA YATES / Los Angeles Times
Countywide : Blood Drive Linked to Marrow Donors
ORANGE : Council Meetings to Be Aired for 6 Weeks By Martin Miller
GARDENA : Lost South Korean Tourist Surfaces After 3 Weeks
23 Hurt in MTA Bus Crash
Test Failure Won't Interrupt Quake Retrofitting By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Faced With a Swarm of Budget Pleas By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelopian Advice for We 'Down Below' By Scott Harris
Making A Difference in Your Community : Group Helps Feed Hungry in the Valley By Jim Crogan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : City Workshops Set on Home Buyer Plan By Jennifer Oldham
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Fitness Walking for Senior Citizens Set By Bill Billiter
SAN FERNANDO : Free Workshop on SBA Disaster Loans By Jeff Schnaufer
Obituaries
Santa Ana Shows Unity in Divided Times : Society: In a session full of hope, 1,500 residents come out to prove to the superintendent and the mayor that yes, they care. By Jaime Soto, \o7 Rev. Monsignor Jaime Soto is the Episcopal Vicar for the Hispanic Community for the Diocese of Orange. and \f7
A Ready-Made Solution : Laguna Turns to Prefab Houses for Affordable Replacements By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Clemente Votes to Let County Take Over Firefighting By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Joaquin Hills Tollway Protesters Reach No-Jail Plea Agreement : Transportation: Eight Earth First! activists who chained themselves to bulldozers promise to stay away from construction sites but not to stop fighting the road project. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City, County Officials Echo Voters on Rams : Sports: Like most of those polled on the question of enticing the team to remain in Anaheim, they oppose spending public funds for the purpose. They cite the team's indifference to the community. By Matt Lait and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Today's Election
Teens Equally Culpable, Says Tay Prosecutor : Trial: The opening statement places as much blame on youth who stood lookout as one who landed first blow in the killing. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Lions Club Parade, Fish Fry Successful By Willson Cummer
ORANGE : District Seeks Help of Hiring Consultant By Lesley Wright
Countywide : Showcase of Talent and Hard Work By Bert Eljera
GARDEN GROVE : District Graduation Dates Approaching By Jon Nalick
WESTMINSTER : Free TB Screening Offered to Children By Leslie Berkman
IRVINE : College Chooses 2 as Teachers of Year By Shelby Grad
FULLERTON : Planning Meeting to Focus on Trees By Mimi Ko
LAGUNA BEACH : City to Consider New Soccer Field By Leslie Earnest
FULLERTON : Baby Car-Safety Seats Get a Careful Look By Mimi Ko
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Schools to Receive Healthy Start Grants By Jodi Wilgoren
LAGUNA NIGUEL : TARGET Unit Aims to Battle Area Gangs By Fernando Romero
BREA : Council to Consider Proposed Fee Hikes By Alan Eyerly
ANAHEIM : City to Weigh Making Golf Courses Private By Martin Miller
PLACENTIA : Speed Limit Asked for Orchard Drive By Danielle A. Fouquette
SEAL BEACH : Plan for Volleyball Court Advances By Shelby Grad
3 Fullerton Council Recall Targets Dropped From Suit : Tax: They are no longer defendants in lawsuit challenging a new tax but face a decision by voters. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Costa Mesa Stalls Auto Club Project By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rape Suspect Faces 37 Felony Charges in 4 Abductions By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
15-Year-Old Is Convicted in Shooting Near School : Courts: He may spend 10 years in a Youth Authority facility for firing on a student outside Chatsworth High. Judge denounces graffiti vandalism. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Law Requires Schools to Give CLAS : Education: Two Antelope Valley board members say the district may appeal the ruling. A state bill would reform the process of creating the exam. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coasting Through Life By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : 3rd Bomb Found at Nobel Middle School By Chip Johnson
GLENDALE : Proposed Budget Seeks No New Taxes By Jennifer Oldham
TARZANA : Lessons Help Dogs Renew Herding Instinct By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Airport's Budget Expected to Soar By Henry Chu
AGOURA HILLS : Road Work Expected to Start in September By Maki Becker
Travel Agent Offers Years of Experience By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : Student Billboards to Fight Alcohol, Drugs By Ed Bond
SUN VALLEY : 19-Year-Old Found Shot to Death in Car By Timothy Williams
Corps Grads to Help in Quake Recovery By Maki Becker
Boy, 2, Dies After Fall Into Pool
Universal Sued Over Alleged Harassment By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Revives Bernson's Libel Suit, Extending Statute of Limitations By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cases Closed in 2 LAPD Shootings : Law enforcement: Following investigations, prosecutors will not seek charges against two officers. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Interview : Alarcon Hopeful on Post-GM Jobs, but Deal's Not Done in a Day By Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
20-Screen Theater Complex Planned for Warner Center By Chip Johnson and Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Former Doctor Gets 13 Years in Sexual Assaults : Courts: Yahya Lavi was convicted for attacks on four female patients. Prosecutors had sought a 37-year term. By Art Pine and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER and TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Fund Established for Girls Killed in Crash By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Defendant Fails to Remove Judge : Courts: David Hooker, who faces death penalty for his alleged role in a fire that killed his adoptive father, charged bias. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Sentenced in ATM Killing : Crime: After plea bargain, Wesley Harper, 24, gets 26 years to life for role in 1993 murder outside a Lancaster bank. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Blasts Plan to Remove Oaks for Proposed Dump By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television Show Seeks to Re-Create CHP Slayings : Crime: Four officers were gunned down at a roadside cafe in Newhall 24 years ago. The incident changed police procedures. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Miami Makes Six Errors but Advances in Series From Associated Press
The Day It Was Almost Over for Yogi Berra By Steve Jacobson, Newsday
Basketball
The Dodger Bullpen Blows Another One : Baseball: Piazza's 477-foot grand slam is wasted as the Marlins overcome a 9-3 deficit and win, 11-10. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edmonds in Spotlight, but Angels in Dark, 8-2 By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy Says Call Jerry Wealthy, but Please Don't Call Him Al By Mal Florence
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Referees Might Pay for Wrong Calls By Helene Elliott
Guard Aaron Taylor, the Green Bay Packers' No. 1 pick from... From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA FINALS DAILY REPORT : With Pacers Out, Brown to Have Hip Replaced Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES : Arizona St. Edged by Oklahoma From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Grand Slam, 7 RBIs for Yankees' Williams From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Offerman Blames His Frustration By Maryann Hudson
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Braves Can Beat Dodgers but Not Padres From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Royal Scout Mourned by Jackson By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Club Owners Will Begin Meetings Associated Press
SOCCER / JULIE CART : Harkes Simply Wants to Help U.S. Team By Julie Cart
Probation for Three City Programs By Eric Shepard
Reed Expulsion Shocks UCLA Coach By Wendy Witherspoon
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Marcy Crouch Marina, Jr. Softball / Pitcher Crouch, the...
Chris Ponchak Fountain Valley, Jr. Baseball / Pitcher...
David Trentine, a catcher for Cypress College, was drafted...
Vancouver Hopes Bure Can Stick to Scoring : Hockey: Keeping star winger's temper in check could be key to Stanley Cup for Canucks. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Awards $2.1 Million to Cobb in USC Bias Suit By Matt White and Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World Cup '94: 10 Days and Counting : Dooley Finds Personal Kind of Dream Team By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR WARNS MARINERS. . . : 'Just Win' : Frustrated Griffey Says Success Rate Must Improve for Seattle or He Might Leave By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wallach Is His Name . . . and the Wall Is His Aim By Jim Murray
Rams Acquire Former Raider Receiver Hester By T.J. Simers
Where Are They Now? : TED SIZEMORE Times staff writer David W. Myers catches up with former Dodgers and Angels
Where Are They Now? : CLYDE WRIGHT Times staff writer David W. Myers catches up with former Dodgers and Angels
PREP GOLF : Hoffman, Lee Win CIF Titles By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL : Cabrera Lifts Franklin to City 3-A Championship By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whiting to Coach Basketball at Chatsworth
Winning the Hard Way : El Camino Real Claims Title Again After Blowing 6-1 Lead, Surviving in 9 By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Twins Put an End to Leftwich's Streak By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting the Battle of His Life, Brock Inspires His Troops : Baseball: Arizona State players try to keep winning at College World Series because they believe game keeps alive their coach, who has cancer. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES NOTES / LON EUBANKS : Titans, Garrido Face Another Must-Win Game Today Against Seminoles By Lon Eubanks
Mater Dei Catcher Treanor Signs With Royals By Chris Foster
ALL-COUNTY BADMINTON PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : There's No Stopping Pak, Poyyak This Summer : Boys: Dedication and nose-to-grindstone attitude make the difference for Corona del Mar junior. By Jane Huang, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ALL-COUNTY BADMINTON PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : There's No Stopping Pak, Poyyak This Summer : Girls: After a difficult transition from doubles, Garden Grove junior has come on strong in singles. By Jane Huang, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CIF-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSN. TOURNAMENT : Sunny Hills' Lee Rallies to Knock Off Booth By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Land Former Raider Hester By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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