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What happened on June 16, 1994
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Redondo Beach to Begin Enforcing Its Curfew Law GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : One Colorful Character : The Uniforms of Mexico's Goalie Are Bold and Flashy by Design--His Own GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SAN MARINO TRAGEDY : A Deadly Attraction to the Gang Lifestyle : Increasingly, ordinary students are mimicking gangbangers' dress and swagger. It's a trend that experts say may have contributed to the shooting deaths of two youths last week. VICKI TORRES and TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Job Luck Club : Unemployed Professionals Trade Ideas, Find Solace TED JOHNSON and GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Former Hospital Patient Returns to Help Lift the Spirits of Others SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Book Showcases the Life of Ojai's Famed Beatrice Wood : * Portraitist Marlene Wallace has been photographing the centenarian ceramist for 18 years. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Volleyball Takes on an International Flair for 49ers KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULVER CITY : Officials Probe Fire Chief's Use of City Property CAROL CHASTANG
43 Flee Boston Tunnel Fire Reuters
WORLD CUP : A Big Part of the Fun and Games Is Off the Field : The playoffs and championships have set off a round of chichi parties and social events. But will the sport's cachet stick? RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLAS Tests: Here's What's Really in Them JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Therapist May Face Discipline for Discussing Case : Counseling: Social worker Susan Forward appears to have violated Nicole Simpson's privacy by revealing comments, an official for state examiners office says. SHARI ROAN and MAURA DOLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LONG BEACH : Neglected Cemetery Gets New Owner JOHN POPE
Leon Redbone "Whistling in the Wind" Private Music RANDY LEWIS
New Stone Age : Rock Climbing is Hip, but Do Some Miss the Point? PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Above Board : Gear: Sure, surfing trunks by Katin have changed. But some things have remained the same--including purists' love for the shorts. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A First-Grade, First-Class Fixture : 41 Years After Teacher Took a Job in Room 1, She's Still There CATHERINE GEWERTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tobacco Regulation Plan Stalled as Attempt at Quick Passage Fails From a Times Staff Writer
Never Too Soon for Alumni Association to Seek Recruits
BEHIND THE SCENES : Sporting the Practical to Play Soccer ROSE APODACA JONES
Rogue Republic Stalls Peace Efforts in Croatia CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : BEHIND THE SCENES : 'Eclectic' Dressing, for Shore
U.S. Urges U.N. to Impose Mild N. Korean Curbs STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton May Seek Less on Health Care : Legislation: Officials say President might accept bill that softens his pledge of universal coverage. A 'phase-in period' is under consideration. KAREN TUMULTY and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Offers Assurances to Soften Haitian Military : Caribbean: Sources say army won't be cut back if Aristide returns. Apparent shift is aimed at reducing resistance to restoration of the exiled president. KENNETH FREED and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Revise Budget or Face IOUs, Controller Says : Finances: Davis says he will not approve borrowing the $5 billion needed to keep the state running unless Wilson addresses cash flow problem. Scrip could be issued in July. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Residents May Get Utility Tax Break
Court Refuses to Dismiss Lawmaker's Bribery Charges From Associated Press
$112 Million Spent in Area by Film, TV Firms
Israel Expands Health Benefits to All Citizens : Mideast: Unanimous vote in Knesset ends six years of debate. New law imposes salary tax to finance national system. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Vetoes Redondo Beach Sewer Maintenance Fee JAMES BENNING
O.C. Tollway Work Hits New Legal Roadblock GEBE MARTINEZ and LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Bid to Cut White House's Budget Rejected From Associated Press
Pros to Coach Celebrity Basketball Teams
5 Quake Makeup Days to Be Added to '95 School Year
BRIEFLY : Health: Fair to Offer Free Immunizations, Tests, Prenatal Seminar
Initiative Could Be Wild Card in Fall Election GEORGE SKELTON
9 Cubans Seek Asylum Reuters
Unlikely Villain Amuses as Much as Humanly Possible JON MATSUMOTO
Clearing of Tollway Land Halted : Courts: Judge's ruling temporarily blocks work in Laguna Canyon, the site of staunch protests by environmentalists. GEBE MARTINEZ and LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russian Poacher Killed by Electrical Enterprise Reuters
VENICE : Former Olympian to Start Race
Scientists Find Anti-Bleeding Blood Protein From Associated Press
Judicial Reform Measure Passes Key Committee HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Community Must Back Effort to Curb Violence, Frustrated Police Say GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Panel Proposes Rush-Hour Highway Tolls : Traffic: 'Congestion pricing' would improve travel and cut down on pollution, report says. Motorists' groups say plan is a disguised tax. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Ideas on Crime Bill May Cut Both Ways RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Kids' Optimism, Faith Turn the World Into Magical Place MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Education: Former Rep. Coelho Joins Loyola Marymount Trustee Board
New CLAS Test Cloaks Math Problems in Words JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Crime: Film Series to Honor Slain Students
Garden Party on a Fine 'Summerday' CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA : MTA to Continue Funds for Dial-A-Ride Buses
WORLD CUP : Pasadena's Big Festival Plans Fizzle; World Cup USA Blamed RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landowners Divided : Safety: County approves building restrictions to curb blazes at Malibou Lake. Absentee landlords support the plan, but residents assail it. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson's New Lawyer Seeks Second Autopsy : Inquiry: Attorney Robert Shapiro is hired by ex-football star, who is reportedly being treated for depression. JIM NEWTON and DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Casts Doubt on Breast Implant Peril : Health: Mayo Clinic report finds that recipients are no more likely to develop illnesses such as arthritis and lupus than other women. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : L.A. Watts Summer Games Begin Saturday With Competition in 3 Sports SEAN WATERS
Ancient Trees Reflect Century-Long Droughts : Environment: Analysis of stumps' rings shows that dry spells can last far longer than the state has estimated, expert says. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Worker Installing an Electrical Cable Hit by 14,400 Volts Associated Press
WESTWOOD : Students Design Gate That Displays Symbols of History DAMITA J. QUASHIE
Dinner Crowd Loves This La Traviata MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
DNA Tests on Blood Won't Yield Answers for Months : Forensics: Initial matching can be done quickly, experts say. Definitive results take much longer, but they have 999,999-in-1-million accuracy. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Congress Told of Breast Cancer Research Flaws Associated Press
LONG BEACH : Company Gets 1-Year Pact to Plan Aquarium JOHN POPE
THE SAN MARINO TRAGEDY : Answering a Bloody Wake-Up Call GLENN I. MASUDA, Glenn I. Masuda is a therapist at the Asian Pacific Family Center in Rosemead, a division of Pacific Clinics. Masuda, who works with many troubled Asian American teen-agers, offers his thoughts on the lessons of the June 5 killings of two teen-agers at a San Marino party. and
NOTEBOOK / ROB FERNAS : Football Player Found Guilty of Battery in Postgame Brawl ROB FERNAS
Warnings on Workers' Comp Flaws Ignored JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emperor Leaves Procession, Greets Virginia Onlookers Reuters
MALIBU : State Opens Liaison Office to Help Victims of Last Fall's Fires
Vatican, Israel Cement Full Diplomatic Ties From Times Wire Services
China, Britain to Hold Talks on Hong Kong Associated Press
Blood Matches Simpson Type, Police Sources Say : Inquiry: New attorney will seek separate forensic tests. Simpson attends viewing of his ex-wife at O.C. mortuary. JIM NEWTON and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4.1 Aftershock Rattles Westside
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BRIEFLY : Street Art: First-Ever Venice Service Award Goes to Caricature Artist
L.A. Moves to Push Out Squatters : Crime: Officials to use $20 million to guard 'ghost towns' of vacant, quake-damaged housing, which is concentrated in the Valley. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hands-On Science Tasks Are Part of Test for 5th-Graders JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Hiring Consultant to Polish Image : Education: Public relations expert will be asked to help counter the recent flow of unflattering news with more positive stories. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gray Whale Removed From Endangered List FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood Matches Simpson Type, Police Sources Say : Inquiry: More exact DNA results are pending. New attorney, Robert Shapiro, will seek separate forensic tests. JIM NEWTON and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Emerging Gays Find Fear and Rejoicing in Nevada : Culture: Their growing social and political clout and a resultant backlash illuminate the state's psychic split. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grieving Family Recalls Victim as Friendly, Kind : Kin: Goldmans tearfully tell of their son's plans. Nicole Simpson's relatives are in seclusion until services. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latin American, Iberian Leaders Will Push for End to U.S. Embargo of Cuba WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Gangs Find Fresh Turf in Salvador : Whether by choice or by force, many L.A. youths have returned to their homeland bringing with them a violent subculture. It's taken root among disaffected teen-agers primed by years of war. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwandan Rebels, Troops Exchange Shells Despite Truce From Associated Press
Dorsey Students Bemoan Killing of 2 Classmates ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Withdraws Controversial Book on Hitler From Associated Press
Dreams Grind to a Halt as UCLA Dismantles Program SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Hardwood Dreams' Is a Gym-Dandy for Filmgoers BARRY BAUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE SAN MARINO TRAGEDY : Denial Is Prevalent in Affluent Communities : Such enclaves, not wanting to air their 'dirty linen,' seek to maintain a positive image. But not admitting there's a gang problem can be a double-edged sword. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETING : The Squeeze Is On to Can Rush : Limbaugh's promotion of Florida orange juice has created a firestorm. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Look at What's Really There in the CLAS Tests : Education: Provocative readings are included, as critics claim, but rumors have distorted the content. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION : Fight Over Community Service Mandate Goes From Classroom to Courtroom HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORWALK-LA MIRADA : School Board Vacancy Filled by Appointment ANN GRIFFITH
Gray Whale Removed From Endangered List FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Renaissance' Fans Take It Seriously PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a frequent contributor to The Times Orange County Edition.
MANHATTAN BEACH : $32.8-Million Budget Is OKd by Council JAMES BENNING
King of Kid Tamers Does It Again BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REEL LIFE FILM & VIDEO FILE : Creatures of Comfort Take to Drive-Ins : * The One-O-One attracts parents with sleepy kids, seniors who crank up the sound and those who like to smoke and talk. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adding Night Life Offered as Way to Revitalize Area Hit Hard by Recession : Development: Theaters and upscale restaurants are planned in El Segundo as part of a strategy to bolster retail and office markets from LAX to Manhattan Beach. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father's Stick and Other Measures of a Man T. JEFFERSON PARKER, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month
Family Fun on Dad's Day LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
COMPTON : Trustee's Absences Could Lead to Ouster JOHN D. WAGNER
Watson Lets His Art Mature With Time : * The alto saxophonist and leader of the band Horizon is capable of intense improvisations and eclectic blends of styles. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Josef Woodard is an avowed cultural omnivore who covers art and music
Sunset Hikes, Tales and Jumping Cactus Perils LEONARD REED, Times Staff Writer
Volunteers Hit the Paths for Cleanup RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
NOTEBOOK : Registration Is Continuing for Claremont Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues
Back to Basics ROSE APODACA JONES
Close Loser in Council Race Seeks Recount : Long Beach: Only 7 votes separate front-runner Tonia Reyes Uranga and Mike Donelon in 7th District. JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Nicholson in Wolf's Clothing BETTY GOODWIN
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
State Won't Sue District Over Refusal to Give CLAS Tests JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Too Cool for Words : Mix some risk-taking, some celebs and lots of right-on, who's-hip forecasts. The result? One very hot magazine. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
League Helps Expand Envelope of Volunteerism SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garage in Irvine Opens Doors to Cutting-Edge Sounds ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Outfielder Giambi Is Showing Titans a Glimpse of Future GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proof That Good Bands Should Stick Together : * Smithereens will be at the Ventura Theatre, playing the kind of music that has made them a popular attraction for 14 years. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Bill Locey, who writes regularly on rock 'n' roll, has survived the mosh pit and the local music scene for many years
Out of the Office Fire and Into the Omelet Pan MICHAEL KRIKORIAN MICHAEL KRIKORIAN..BD: SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Tickets Are Going Fast for Live Oak Festival : * The music will include a variety of styles--blues, bluegrass, zydeco, jazz, Cajun, swing, ethnic, western and folk. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Costume Designer's Award Is a Beauty DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COVER STORY : Big Designs on Moooving Ahead : It's called COW. And firms are lining up to do business with the four young founders who gained acclaim with an interactive Art Center catalogue. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COFFERS BREWING : Southwest Chamber Music Society Ends Its 7th Season With a Concert, Several Major Gifts and Big Plans CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
MUSIC : Fiddle Virtuoso Brings Her Acoustic Sound to Festival : * Laurie Lewis & Grant Street will take the stage on Father's Day afternoon at the Live Oak event in Santa Barbara. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peking Duck on a Whim? You're in the Right Palace MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
JAUNTS : Just Ripe for Pickin' : * Families find it's fun to gather produce ranging from blackberries to black-eyed peas at Moorpark farm. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Animal Attraction in Huntington Beach BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Mexican Chain Delivers on Simple Dishes : * Fragrant soups and pungent shrimp are among low-priced top offerings at Santa Paula's El Pescador. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Medicine: Red Cross Seeking Marrow Donor DAVE GRIMM
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COVER STORY : The Art of COW
SCIENCE OF THE TIMES : Weeklong Adventure Camps Help to Take the Geek Factor Out of the Learning Equation CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
LONG BEACH : Transition Team to Plan Mayor's Inauguration EMILY ADAMS
Climbers Dispute Sport's Reputation for Being Dangerous PANCHO DOLL
CERRITOS : City May Get Sheriff's Substation, School Gym GREG MILLER
Harbor City Meeting Focuses on Police Dispute
Precious Words of Life: 'We Have a Heart for You' : His Brother-in-Law Had to Overcome a Morass of Bureaucracy and Red Tape, but He Beat the Odds for a Second Chance JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Secret to Where the Under-Covered Have Been JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Capra Style Defined by His Good 'Deeds' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Hanging by Fingernails Could Ruin a Manicure : Pancho Doll says climbing is safe, but so was the Titanic. WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Growing Up in Tinseltown Creates Fiction on the Fringe : Author: Craig Nova left Hollywood's dark danger for the lush greenery of Vermont. But L.A. kept gnawing away at him. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARY LAINE YARBER : This Summer, 3 Rs Mean Readin', Readin', Readin' MARY LAINE YARBER, Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School.
Right Mix Fuels Patrons for a Fast Pace : * The dancer-friendly Cactus County band puts out plenty of high-energy music at the Borderline Bar and Grill. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : The Past Wears Well : intage stores specialize in clothes that, for some, never go out of style. Business is booming as the popularity of period dress grows. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics : CERAMICS : Pottery Is Baking Its Mark in World of Fine Art SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Miracle of Nature a Short Voyage Away : * Sea lions and elephant seals, once hunted to brink of extinction, now thrive on San Miguel Island breeding ground. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Straight Lace : From Business Suit to Party Dress to Tee, Accent Is on a Little Bit of Romance KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Though Bandit is robbed of his career, he has stolen officer's heart.
Environmentalist Keeps a Sharp Eye on Bald Eagle SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skateboards: Law Banning Sidewalk Use
Local NAACP Head Ousted for Attempted Assault on Member MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's a Little Shop of Horrors and Campiness : Unearthing Words and Images Fit for Alien Consumption JON MATSUMOTO, Jon Matsumoto is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Topics : FINE ARTS : Print Technique Poses Question: Is It Real or Is It a Serigraph? : A Torrance studio uses a painstaking procedure to reproduce designs in smaller sizes. Few studios in the L.A. area are equipped to do such work, which can take up to three months. MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : OFF THE CUFF : More to Hair Than Meets the Eye
LITTLE BIG MAN : Richard Penniman Wasn't Just Born to Rock, He Was Born to Rock Large JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
School Bond OK Is Held Up by 18 Votes LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parking: Regulations in Hermosa Beach
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Rockette Science : Life for Troupe Members Isn't as Easy as It Seems, but It Does Have Its Pluses, They Say at Post-Performance Party KATHRYN BOLD
Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band "Doc at the Radar Station" (1980) Caroline JON MATSUMOTO
FOR THE KIDS : Diving Into Summer Reading : * Libraries throughout the county offer programs and prizes to inspire children of all ages. Sign-ups are already under way. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sea of Change in Big-Game Hunting DAVID HALDANE, David Haldane is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COVER STORY : How Interactive Media Is Being Utilized
BOOK REVIEW / HISTORY : A 'Fasten-ating,' Historical Look at the Ubiquitous Zipper : ZIPPER An Exploration in Novelty; by Robert Friedel / W.W. Norton $23, 288 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Hall News : Couple Say Chang Campaign Asked Them to Vote Illegally RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Shakespeare Festival Offers Comedy With Tragedy : * Look beyond uneven performances for pleasant surprises in 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'The Lion in Winter.' PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH BAY COVER STORY : SINK OR SWIM : A Rookie Braves the Rigors of Lifeguard Academy and Learns It 'Ain't Baywatch' JEFF KRAMER
FOOD
IN THE KITCHEN : I Jam, I Said RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Okra: Beyond the Slime STEVEN RAICHLEN
Garbanzos : Fit to Be Fried? MAYI BRADY
BACK TO BASICS : Twice-Baked Spuds for Dad JOAN DRAKE
Waiter, There's Bacon in My Soup! BEV BENNETT
Pasta Presto BETTY ROSBOTTOM
Soup or Stew?: The Posole Predicament BARBARA POOL FENZLE and NORMAN KOLPAS
Hull the Barley MARION CUNNINGHAM
Garbanzos : The Big Lentil CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garbanzos : A Boy's Own Bean PAULA WOLFERT
A Short One CHARLES PERRY
Wine and Grosses DAN BERGER
Gnocchi Parisienne ROSE DOSTI
Californians Flock to Capitol Chicken Hearings DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charro-Broiled JONATHAN GOLD
Salads as Good as Store-Bought ABBY MANDEL
De Gustibus Degustation DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Ragu of the Sea FAYE LEVY
You Can't Be Too Thin or Too Crisp : Mrs. Travis Hanes' Moravian Sugar Crisp Inc.; 431 Friedburg Church Road; Clemmons, N.C. 27012-9506, (910) 764-1402, MasterCard, Visa KATHIE JENKINS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LOS ANGELES : Portion of State's Largest Freeway Interchange Opens
Bill Clinton, Economic Naif ? Give Us a Break : Bob Woodward's portrait of an enraged idealist imprisoned by bond traders is out of focus. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Police Hear 'Gunshots,' Make Dramatic Entrance at School GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Drugs Ruled Out in Fatal Crash MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jet Crash Near Long Beach Airport Kills 2 ERIC MALNIC and EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Probation Violation Sends Mannes to Prison : Crime: A weekend drinking binge ends the freedom of Somis woman who killed three youths and injured two five years ago. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Acquisition Pushes Budget to Record LEN HALL
LOS ANGELES : Supervisors Vote to End Bonus for Retiring Officials
WESTMINSTER : New Principal Hired by Hebrew Academy
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita to Ban Smoking in Workplaces DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Food and Shelter Board Will Meet JON NALICK
GLENDALE : Task Force Urges Anti-Graffiti Steps JENNIFER OLDHAM
Kudos to Cameroon : Soccer: World Cup team from Africa impresses local community with its ability and graciousness. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Psychologist Seeks College District Seat JEFF McDONALD
ANAHEIM : Suspect Leads Chase Through Seven Cities
THOUSAND OAKS : Mayor Tells of Goals for Six-Month Term STEPHANIE SIMON
VENTURA : City Advised to Get Tough on Homeless CONSTANCE SOMMER
RESEDA : Condo Owners Vote Against Rebuilding CHIP JOHNSON
Ventura : Estuary Replanting Gets Council's OK CONSTANCE SOMMER
GLENDALE : Mayor Names Panel to Probe Hate Crime JENNIFER OLDHAM
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Backers of Charter School Appeal to County : Education: District's board has rejected plan to convert the Palmdale campus. But supporters may have waited too long. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINISTER : Petroleum Waste Removal Pact Given DAVID HALDANE
Driver Gets 18 Years to Life in Prison for Double Fatality ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Planning Panel May Shrink From 7 to 5 LESLEY WRIGHT
SIMI VALLEY : Grant Aids Quake Crisis Counselors PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
LOS ANGELES : City Officials Make New Offer to Police Union
Cooling Off a Hot Head : Administration's phased-in approach toward North Korea gains backing
Simi Valley Seeks U. S. Funds to Update Its Emergency Equipment : Recovery: The city reports that more than $350,000 in improvements are needed to help it react quickly and efficiently during disasters. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 15 Inmates Injured in Fight at Honor Rancho
4.1 Aftershock Rocks Southland TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
VENTURA : Pedestrian-Friendly Projects Are Urged CONSTANCE SOMMER
James Joyce, Hibernian and Cybernaut : 'Ulysses': On this year's Bloomsday, e-mail is humming with new appreciation for a masterpiece presciently made for a life in cyberspace. BRIAN STONEHILL, Brian Stonehill, coordinator of the media-studies program at Pomona College, is the author of "The Self-Conscious Novel: Artifice in Fiction from Joyce to Pynchon" (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1989).
Legal Services Firm Barred From Billing Until Documents Delivered
Ojai Writes to County on Landfill Question : Ballot: The city believes it can show that the petition that would put the issue to the voters in November violates the elections code. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sacramento Heat Over Smoke : Issue's profile may rise as Senate debates anti-smoking bill amendments
SHERMAN OAKS : New Program Aims to Ease Rebuilding KAY HWANGBO
Voting
President Clinton on Wednesday announced his intention to... FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton at Oxford
Grand Jury Criticizes Jail Costs, Operations KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Rezoning Urged on Industrial Site CONSTANCE SOMMER
IRVINE : Council Balks at Tax for Equestrian Trail SHELBY GRAD
VENTURA : 2 Join Bidding to Build Pier Restaurant CONSTANCE SOMMER
BRADBURY : Ex-Official Who Misused Funds Pays City $110,000
UCI Panel Responds to Cost-Cutting Plans ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Gets Life Sentence for Setting Ex-Girlfriend on Fire MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mission Possible : Education: Counselors at Los Angeles high schools display tenacity, flexibility and creativity in trying to ensure that students go to the colleges right for them. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Weigh Abolishment of L.A. Rent Control : Housing: A manager in the city's program says it is unnecessary in a depressed economy and prevents landlords from maintaining buildings. Advocates for the poor disagree. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress : City Criticized in Preschool Lockout BILL BILLITER
A Deep Split Between U.S. and the Vatican : To Clinton, the U.N. population conference signals a mere disagreement. To the church, it is a moral tragedy. GEORGE WEIGEL, George Weigel is president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington. He recently visited Italy to do research on the Vatican and international affairs. and
Police Primer : Workshop Gives Youths, Adults a Taste of Mean Streets NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Walking a Mile in Their Shoes : Middle School Youths at Police Workshop Discover That It's Not Easy to Be a Law Officer NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aftershock Watch
Driver in Fatal Accident Surrenders
DANA POINT : 1 Dead, 2 Hurt as Car Crashes Into Tree GREG HERNANDEZ
3-Year-Old Boy Wounded by Gunfire at Motel in Ventura TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Costs of Violence
CASTAIC : 15 Inmates Hurt in Brawl at Pitchess Honor Rancho
Obituaries
A Role in a Modern-Day Love Story SCOTT HARRIS
Anaheim Beautification Could Have an Ugly Side MATT LAIT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
How to Be Effective Against Cocaine : RAND study shows power of fighting demand
VENTURA : City Picks Fresno Official as Fire Chief J.E. MITCHELL
Quake Scavengers : Aftermath: Homeless people have taken over apartments abandoned after the temblor, stripping and selling whatever was left behind. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leadership
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : 2 Black Bear Cubs Arrive at Wildlife Facility MAKI BECKER
Golf Course Proposed at Happy Camp Regional Park : Moorpark: Developer calls for 700-acre, 36-hole facility. Environmentalist opposes plan, noting recent discovery of rare habitat at the site. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Library Panel to Hire Collection Agency DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
PERSPECTIVE ON HAITI : Yes, We Can Rebuild the Country : After restoring Aristide, break the drug lords' grip on the economy and foster the return of legitimate commerce. ANDREW YOUNG, Andrew Young, civil-rights leader and former U.N. ambassador, is co-chair of the Atlanta Committee for the 1996 Olympic Games.
MISSION VIEJO : Group Seeks Help for History Book Project FRANK MESSINA
Ex-Gang Youth, 12, Returns to Hometown That Rejected Him RICHARD LEE COLVIN
CAMARILLO : 11 Get Loans to Buy Mobile Home Lots PEGGY Y. LEE
Sewer Agency Rejects Claims in 2 Fire Deaths : Accident: Decision clears way for possible lawsuits by families of the victims. D.A.'s office is conducting investigation. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Parents Protest Cuts in Schools' Programs DEBRA CANO
Bureaucracy, American Style : Cameroonians Trying to Set Up Arts Fair Get Lesson in Red Tape CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wife, Adopted Son Face Trial in Officer's Death : Arson: The retired LAPD sergeant's relatives are accused of setting fire to their house and leaving him inside to die. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Put on Alert Over Stalker : Crime: Authorities express frustration over their failure to catch the man who boldly approaches children in the Dana Point area. FRANK MESSINA and ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Deputy Accused of Sex Abuse to Stand Trial
$10,000 Sought to Plan Ventura Marine Center CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm to Pay $800,000 Fine in Gas Accident SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Scorches Regional Park : Environment: Officials are investigating the blaze at the Costa Mesa preserve, home to endangered species and an unknown number of transients. TAMMY HYUNJOO KRESTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Group to Step Up Boycott on Pole Signs SUSAN BYRNES
Obituaries
RESEDA : Teen Draftsman Has Designs on a Bright Future ERIC SLATER
FULLERTON : Recalled Trio Votes to Extend Utility Tax MIMI KO
OXNARD : Man Gets 6 Years in Fatal Stabbing DWAYNE BRAY
THOUSAND OAKS : Students' Art Wins Awards Around Globe JULIE FIELDS
Sun Valley Man Killed in Burbank Shooting VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACCESS WATCH : Keep Data Flowing
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Carnival to Launch Library Program BILL BILLITER
BURBANK : Historical Landmark Proposal Is Stalled VIVIEN LOU CHEN
CALABASAS : Open Enrollment Plan Targeted for '95 KURT PITZER
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : He's Fulfilling His Dream to Help Others JIM CROGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lingerie Shop's Revealing Billboard Is Criticized by Residents : Santa Clarita: Some citizens contend the image demeans women and is inappropriate for children. They present petitions urging the city to take action. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Teaming Up for a Trek Overland
COSTA MESA : Auto Club Drives for OK on Project BERT ELJERA
Trust Lists McDonald's in Downey as a Landmark : Buildings: Inclusion on list of endangered structures provides no protection, but boosts those hoping to save the restaurant chain's oldest surviving drive-in. GREG MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 8 Students From Hart High Win National 'Quiz Bowl' : Competition: It is the first victory in five tries for the school. Team had been considered a long shot in the American Challenge. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Problems of Overpopulation
Mistrial Declared in Russo Felony Child-Abuse Case DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Official Accused of Sexism : Trial: Top administrator denies insulting former employee, who says the hostile environment forced her to retire early. ANNA CEKOLA and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Squatters' Rights : Apartment Buildings Abandoned After Quake Attracting Scavengers SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Permit Denied for Golf Course : Development: Army Corps of Engineers says Japanese firm's project in Big Tujunga Wash would jeopardize rare plant. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea Academic Counselors Altered Grades : Education: Changes were made routinely without teachers' consent to help students graduate or get into college. Outraged trustees order halt to transcript 'fraud.' MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making Sixth Sense Out of a Brutal Death in the Urban Wild T. W. McGARRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Mall Sign Approved Despite Objections FRANK MESSINA
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Soccer Stage Parents Ready for Show Time KURT PITZER
CYPRESS : Classic Cars Will Be Displayed at Church
San Marino Shooting
OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbing DWAYNE BRAY
BUSINESS
Fund Managers Hit Pay Dirt in a Big Way : Wall Street: George Soros becomes the first person on record to earn a 10-figure salary. From Reuters
Executive Travel : Firms Help Parents Leave the Guilt Behind CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Acme Holdings' Chairman Resigns From Firm, Board JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Executive Travel
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : Global Markets and Economic Update
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How Fabric Becomes a Hang-Up From Associated Press
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Tidbits, Tips and a Little Trivia From Associated Press
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Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes Times Wire Services
Microdyne to Buy Gateway Assets
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Commodity Prices Fuel Inflation Fears From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Monopolies Would Gain Even Tighter Grip With Sprint Deal MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
Survival as Bottom Line : Narrow Escape Basis of O.C. Refugees' Success DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CalPERS Will Scrutinize Firms' Workplaces : Investing: The pension fund says it will look at the practices of companies in its portfolio with lagging performance. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hotel Occupancy Rates
International Business : German Developer's Disappearance Has Critics Calling for Change : Banking: He obtained loans while losing millions every year. Bill would force companies to detail ownership structures. From Associated Press
The Digital Smoking Gun : Mismanaged E-Mail Poses Serious Risks, Experts Warn LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Conducted Secret Probe of Alleged Leaks : Banking: Officials confirm investigation involving former board Gov. Wayne Angell. Congressman calls for broader review. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MusicSource U.S.A. Sues Over Alleged Stock Scam : Courts: Newport sheet music retailer says it lost millions when New York investment firm dumped 1.6 million shares on market. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reports Show Slower Economic Growth : Production: Industrial output barely rose in May, the Fed says. Gauge of inflationary pressure drops for second month. From Associated Press
MCI's Joint Venture Passes Antitrust Test : Communications: Justice Dept. will allow British Telecom to purchase 20% of U.S. firm, paving the way for the two to launch new global service. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate to Market Variable Annuities THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vice President of Sales at AST Research Resigns
Croats' Neckwear in War Is Closely Tied With Ties From Associated Press
Novelty Saves the Ties That Bind : Clothing: Neckwear with pizazz boosts the market for the accessory that won't go away. MAGGIE JACKSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldston Steps Down as President of L.A. Gear : Executives: His departure comes with the No. 3 maker of athletic shoes poised to rebound. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two U.S. Firms File Suit for Control of Moscow Hotel : Russia: Radisson and Irvine-based Americom both claim breach of contract. If either is ousted, Russian partner could wind up sole owner. BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Delta Cuts Aircraft Type to Save Money : Airlines: The carrier expects to gain $100 million a year by eliminating 13 Airbus A-310s from its fleet. From Reuters
SPORTS
World Cup '94: 1 Day and Counting : Keeping the Faith : Fans Aren't Sure What to Make of Italy's Roberto Baggio, a Soft-Spoken Buddhist Who Is the Best Player in Europe JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giants Release Simms : Pro football: Team cites salary cap, player's age and injury. Quarterback says he's angry, won't retire. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Weighing His Performance, Clippers Bid Williams Goodby CHRIS BAKER
Bullpen Help for Dodgers : Baseball: They lose to Reds, 4-2, but reliever Valdes is impressive in major league debut. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Union Board Meets Today in Chicago Associated Press
Gathering Storm Adds to Angels' Frustration : Baseball: After 4-3 loss to Royals, team heads to Chicago to await word on possible strike. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astros' Drabek Shows Giants That 1993 Is Only a Memory From Associated Press
He's Living in the Past : Kernen Renews Quest for Players With Dedication MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Brien Misses World Record From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Starting Pitching Is Not the Problem MARYANN HUDSON
Griffin Has Mortifying First in First as West's All-Stars Fall to East, 7-0 PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Brien on World-Record Pace From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Griffey Is Deep in Heart of Texas From Associated Press
Los Angeles Is a Major League Soccer City : Franchises: Six other areas are named, but there are still many key questions unanswered. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Momentum Runs Over to Knicks : NBA finals: New York dominates boards and gets even with Rockets, 91-82, despite Olajuwon's big game. SCOTT-HOWARD COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers Now Know What It Feels Like : Hockey: It's a touching scene during victory celebration as players get their hands on Stanley Cup. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Carew: Sandberg Bailed Out on Cubs BOB NIGHTENGALE
Making Soccer Popular Here Definitely Isn't Child's Play MAL FLORENCE
Hot Country : Ballesteros and Olazabal Try to Continue Spain's Recent Streak of Sports Success THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins Sizzle; Cardinals Fizzle From Associated Press
Three County Surfers Win Heats at Oceanside
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Princess Stakes Among National Best-Seven Races BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Injured, 50 Arrested During Vancouver Riots : Hockey: All the trouble caused by fans of losing team; New York victory celebration is peaceful. From Associated Press
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Bleszynski Prepares for Festival Heat DANA HADDAD
Titans' Ricabal Signs Free-Agent Deal With Dodgers
Timberwolves Sent Back to Minneapolis : Pro basketball: Stern says $152.5-million offer from New Orleans group "wasn't complete enough," but he expects league to be sued. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Foot That Fits the Golden Boot : There Are No Shoo-Ins, as Any Striker From Asprilla to Zaguinho Could Walk Away With Trophy as Cup's Leading Goal-Scorer GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP '94 DAILY REPORT : Rothenberg Gives World a Lesson in U.S. History From Staff and Wire Reports
They'll Play It Fast and Tight at Open : Golf: Oakmont's slippery greens and narrow fairways make it "a very unfriendly course." THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Antelope Valley Track Athletes Sign Letters of Intent JOHN ORTEGA
Mad Max Part of Mad, Mad Sports World JIM MURRAY
Splash Hits the Books in 12-1 Victory MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encino Golfer Shoots a 71 in Junior Event
Lovingier Ready to Throw Himself Into Game : Baseball: Former Laguna Hills left-hander, who helped Oklahoma win the College World Series, wants to give the pros his best shot. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Knicks Stay the Curse and Get Even MARK HEISLER
World Cup Weather Becomes Hot Topic : Soccer: Temperatures and humidity expected to affect play at many of the nine venues. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Children's Theater Reviews : 'Music Man' Storms River City, Captures Hill : A young cast in Buena Park has little trouble slipping into the turn-of-the-century Midwest, with Meredith Willson's traveling con man played as Mr. Smooth. CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New York's Horizon to Play Several Southland Venues
Ballet Selects Choreographers for July Project CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Man for All Swingin' Seasons : The high-haired alter ego of definitively New York rocker David Johansen, : Buster Poindexter doesn't quite fit into any neat music category but he's got a timeless quality that makes him . . . CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Children's Theater Reviews : Lofty Hopes of 'Cranes' Lift Spirits : Under assured direction, the Young Conservatory Players at SCR deliver a message of peace with sincerity and energy. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Reviews : Photos Capture L.A.'s Artificial Reality DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : L.A. Jewish Symphony Ends Debut Season JOSEF WOODARD
Theater Review : 'House's' Disturbing Satire Still Packs Power DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roar of the Bass From Another Young Lion PHIL GALLO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Splendor' Opens With High Hopes : Art: A landmark exhibition of 18th-Century Korean works has LACMA officials eager to strengthen its ties to the community, woo new patrons and build its audience. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Pop Music Review : Luka Bloom: No Garden-Variety Folkie MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club Review : The Trend-Defying Ski Room HEIDI SIEGMUND
Dance Review : A Toothless Bite From the Big Apple : Although Heavy on Nostalgia and Opulence, 'Radio City' Ends Up Lightweight CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD
From the archives: Gangs find fresh turf in Salvador By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
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