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What happened on September 03, 1994
NEWS
Prosecutors Ask Full Sequestering of Simpson Jury ANDREA FORD and DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Boys Charged in Gang Execution of 11-Year-Old STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Rosa Parks' Robbery Case Recognized Her, Police Say From Associated Press
Suspect's Arrest Lifts Veil on 'Financial Scam of '90s' : Money: Millions are lost in 'prime bank note' schemes. One financier, Harold Glantz, insists he is innocent. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada City Police Force Displaced in Drug Probe : Law: 35 people in Montreal suburb are charged with trafficking and other abuses after a secret investigation. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds Right to Ban Pets in Condos : Housing: State justices' decision strengthens homeowner associations' ability to enforce a wide range of rules. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
China Dissident's Wife Lists Abuses : Human rights: But her willingness to speak out demonstrates that the nation is gradually becoming less repressive. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Huffington Says Central Valley Is Key to Election DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : THAILAND : Islamic Leader Sent Back to Malaysia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. to Step Up Pressure on Haiti : Caribbean: Washington makes moves toward invasion in bid to show regime Clinton is not bluffing. Deadline weighed as part of 'brinkmanship' campaign. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marchers Wary About Vietnam Ties : Protest: O.C. residents are among 1,000 in Washington to mark communists' entry into Hanoi 49 years ago. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas Chastain; Best-Selling Mystery Writer
U.S., Cuba Still at Impasse as Talks Recess STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SYRIA : Peace Talks Pave Way for Christopher Visit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In Russia Space Program Heroics, Cosmonaut Snares Crucial Supplies : Success: Loss of wayward vessel could have forced crew to abandon Mir station. Program gets boost. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arkansas Governor, McDougal Face Possible RTC Fraud Claims from Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Showdown in the New West : The hotly fought Montana Senate race will test the impact of droves of newcomers on a region long ruled by resource-hungry businesses and conservative politics. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buddy Edward Wilson; Art Dealer
China Limits Athlete Hurt in Crackdown Associated Press
10-Year-Old Girl's Screams Drive Man From Her House After He Assaults Her Associated Press
Britain Raises Money Needed to Keep Sculpture From Getty Reuters
Q & A WITH JOHN SHAW : Rams' Bottom Line Is the Bottom Line : NFL: Club president offers little hope team will stay. He insists there's no front-runner city--yet. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Allows Oregon Anti-Gay Rights Vote Associated Press
Serb Rebels Threaten to Block Aid to Muslims Until Embargo Is Ended From Times Wire Services
Conference Safety a Priority in Cairo : Tourism: Egypt hopes peaceful population meeting will redeem reputation of capital city. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Livermore's Hope for Giant Laser Ignites Protests RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poland's Strict Abortion Law Survives Challenge : Europe: Legislators fail to override President Walesa's veto of bill easing limits on women's access to the procedure. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Behind Wynn Kidnaping Sentenced Associated Press
Mounted Police to Patrol Valley 'Ghost Town' TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Shelter Mourns Victim, Life--and Death--Go On : Violence: Slaying shows how aid to battered women can fall short. Long-term programs, resources are lacking. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Offers Support to Ireland : Europe: But no new funds are promised. President interrupts vacation to meet with nation's foreign minister. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nephew of Reputed Trafficker Held on Mexico Drug Charges Associated Press
HEALTH : Despite Ban, Sterilization Big in Brazil : Tubal ligation is major form of birth control. Bill seeks to stem frequency by making procedure legal. RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Red Army Leaves Big Mess Behind MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School, Father Still Haggling Over O.C. Boy JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska Tribal Elders Question Teen-Age Robbers from Associated Press
U.S.-Canada Crossings to Be Eased for Some Associated Press
Safety Concerns Lead U.S. to Bar Airlines of 9 Countries ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Choice for Aide at OMB The Washington Post
Renewal Time for Green Card Holders Extended Associated Press
Federal Judge Bans School Prayer Except at Graduation Ceremonies from Associated Press
U.N. Panel Vows Justice in Rwanda : Africa: Commission has only three members but will probe genocide of half a million people. Report is pledged by month's end. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Court Backs Sikh Pupils' Right to Wear Ceremonial Knives to School Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Law Firm's Arrogance Cited in Huge Harassment Award MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giant Jackpot Gives Germany Lotto Fever : Gambling: Strict laws of commerce are eased to accommodate demand for tickets. Prize is $25 million. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribal Elders Vote to Banish 2 Teen-Age Robbers DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Combative Politician Back on Mexico Scene : Politics: Vicente Fox says conservative PAN should abandon conciliation. New president could face more vigorous opposition. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer Executed in Nebraska; First in 35 Years From Associated Press
SPORTS
LOS ALAMITOS : Good Time, Bad Post for Really A Secret BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : No. 1-Ranked Bishop Amat Isn't All Talk Radio VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Antelope Valley Is Team to Beat MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football '94 / Orange League : 1993 In Review
DEL MAR : Dead Heat in Sunday's Feature Would Suit Trainer Sahadi Fine DAVE DISTEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ryan's Comments Provide Motivation T.J. SIMERS
Salsa Comes Up Empty Handed in Loss to Impact from Staff and wire reports
CSUN Rally Nets Win Over Fresno
Baseball Strike: Developments From Day 22
Henley Cleared to Travel by Judge : Jurisprudence: Rams say they will probably re-sign cornerback if they can help him raise bail of $2 million. MARK PLATTE and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Grossman Wins, Releases Pain : Tennis: After upsetting Fernandez, she tells of her late father's overly strict training on Ohio farm. BILL DWYRE
This Job Means Taking One for the Team SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Talks Quiet but Grievance Filing Likely ROSS NEWHAN
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Says Team Is Really Ready for 49ers LONNIE WHITE
The World Cup's Over, but Soccer Talk Remains
Fans Strike Back With a Few Solid Hits
For the Record
The World Cup's Over, but Soccer Talk Remains
Not Out of Woods Yet With Tiger on Prowl
These Devotees Bear Striking Resemblance to Bitter Resentment
Weibring Takes Two-Shot Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL '94 / SEASON PREVIEWS : Judge Opens Door for Henley MARK PLATTE and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Droughns Growing Into His Lead Role : Football: After making the grade as a sophomore, he wants to take the Colonists higher as a junior. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking a Back Seat to Action on Field
Many Try to Copy Success STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sampras Leads Fans to Tennis' Promised Land
Sampras Sails, Courier Sinks : Tennis: Top-ranked player beats Vacek in straight sets. No. 11 player loses to Gaudenzi. BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Baseball: a Week to Live : Negotiations: If there is no bargaining agreement by Sept. 9, Selig proposes that the season be canceled. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Western
Here's Another View of the Bruins' Coach
PRO FOOTBALL '94 / SEASON PREVIEWS : Handle With Care : Miller's History of Injuries Looms Over the Rams' Season MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perhaps They Can't Save Rams, After All
They Know a Distraction When They See One
THE BOTTOM TEN / STEVE HARVEY : They Had Hoped for a Strike by Players STEVE HARVEY
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Valencia
The Tragic Situation Facing Glenn Burke
PRO FOOTBALL / SEASON PREVIEWS : Rule Changes Are Meant to Increase Action, Scoring : NFL: Two-point conversions, more returns of kickoffs, better protection for passers and receivers and coaches' radios are expected to help enliven games. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : It Appears Chargers Have Means to Replace Butts BILL PLASCHKE
Helgeson Follows Right Idea BILL DWYRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Despite Hard Work, Too Many Shots Have Stopped Padilla TIM KAWAKAMI
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Third-Stringer Salisbury Cut by Oilers Associated Press
Titan Forward Little Dismissed From School LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Intelligence Seen as the Key Issue
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Women Open Volleyball Season With Victory
USC Gets Going in Tough Way in This Opener : College football: Washington presents test today as Trojans' Johnson and Huskies' Kaufman begin their Heisman bids. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Anaheim
PRO FOOTBALL / SEASON PREVIEWS : Q&A WITH RAM PRESIDENT JOHN SHAW : Move 'Not a Foregone Conclusion' T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Cardinals Hanging On to a Good Catch JEFF FLETCHER
Caruthers Slowed by a Bad Break : Football: USC linebacker will miss first two games of the season after injuring foot in preseason practice. JEFF WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks Add 8 Players to Training Camp Roster
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Savanna
MAJOR CHANGES IN THE MINORS : Wolff Had Experience Beating the Bushes : Baseball: He formulated independent idea after owning the Durham Bulls. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / TOP PLAYERS, TEAMS : A 25-Point Plan for a Prep Football Fan CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL '94 / SEASON PREVIEWS : Getting the Last Laugh : Raider Quarterback Jeff Hostetler Takes Winning--and His Pranks--Seriously STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seay Perseveres, Makes Chargers' Starting Lineup : Football: His most recent past is marked with tragedy, hardships. BERNIE WILSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Brea-Olinda
Quick Colquitt Gives UCLA Lots to Worry About : College football: Heath Shuler's replacement at Tennessee will be closely watched in debut against Bruins. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL '94 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Magnolia
Dodger Front Office Is Hit With Cutbacks : Baseball: Team announces pay reductions for employees and warns of possible layoffs. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE SOCCER PREVIEW : Matadors Like Their Options MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And a Thought About the Athletic Director
McNall's Difficulties Gain Little Sympathy
Obscure Sprinter's Rise, Fall Symbolize Doping Nightmare : Track & field: Efforts to advance sport continually undermined by drug incidents. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Charges Being Cut to Save Job : Crime: Ex-sheriff's supervisor admits stealing gun, selling it. Judge says he'll reduce case from felony to misdemeanor. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE : School District Hikes Developer Fees RUSS LOAR
2 Candidates' Statements Barred by Court : Politics: Sample-ballot remarks in Irvine Ranch Water District race assailed the incumbents, who filed suit. Judge orders the comments deleted. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Says 'Mystery Fumes' Probably a Case of Mass Hysteria : Hospitals: Report does not rule out exposure to toxic substance. Emergency room workers criticize the study. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head of Brown's Election Effort Quits Umberg Campaign Post AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pony Express: A Step-by-Step Guide : History: With his five-month trek, Joe Nardone of Laguna Hills becomes first to walk nearly 2,000-mile famed route in its entirety. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coastal Wren Won't Be Put on Endangered Species List : Wildlife: The decision angers many conservationists. However, there is disagreement among ornithologists on whether the birds are a true subspecies. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Gangsters Fight for Social, Civic Change : Community: Solevar and its allies now work with neighbors, City Hall to improve west Anaheim, lives of at-risk youth. DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effort to Retrieve Vintage Spy Plane Is Stymied : Military: Bad weather, illness conspire against group's plan to salvage B-29. The Kee Bird crashed in Greenland in 1947 while on a reconnaissance mission. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested on Auto Theft; Shot Fired JULIE FIELDS
Christian Festival in Debt Due to Apparent Cheating : Burbank: Many took advantage to get into Summer Praise '94 for free, organizer says. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATER WATCH : Deal on the Delta
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Weak but Needed Safety Step
VAN NUYS : Funds to Prevent New Flood at College OKd JEFF SCHNAUFER
LOS ANGELES : Council Acts to End 5 DWP Managers' Overtime Pay
Extension Likely on Free Debris Removal KAY HWANGBO
GRANADA HILLS : Quake-Damaged Library to Reopen ALICIA DOYLE
FULLERTON : City Clerk, a Target of Recall, to Retire MIMI KO
Countywide : County Libraries Get $200,000 State Grant HOLLY J. WAGNER
Couple Found in Home Died of Gunshots
Obituaries
Countywide : Bureau Changes Its Name, but Not Goal SHELBY GRAD
Tougher Punishment Urged for L.A. Doctor : Health: Director asks medical board to revoke license of physician after deaths of two women who had abortions at his clinics. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County May Sell Training Services PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
NORTH HILLS : City Relaxes Restrictions on Redwood Inn JEFF SCHNAUFER
IRVINE : Researchers' Work Pegged to Telethon RUSS LOAR
LAGUNA BEACH : Fire Service Center to Offer Counseling
Obituaries
NEWPORT BEACH : Future of El Toro Base to Be Debated HOLLY J. WAGNER
2 Cruises Halted as Mystery Illness Probe Continues
Libraries Extend Operating Hours PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Why Must the Children Die?
Business Climate
Aftershock Watch
Congress
Mexican Election
Holiday Closings
Council Seeks New Delay in Subway Tunnels MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mounted Police, Armed Guards OKd for 'Ghost Town' : Quake: Stepped-up security at damaged apartment buildings in North Hills could begin this weekend. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Scramble to Prepare for Early High Holy Days : 'It's a lot of pressure. And it doesn't feel like Rosh Hashanah when it's 95 degrees outside. . . . It feels strange.' MATHIS CHAZANOV
New Jewish Congregations Greet Holidays MATTHEW MOSK
SAN PEDRO : 2 Cruises Are Canceled as Cause of Illness Is Sought
SHERMAN OAKS : Proposal for Seniors Housing Advances KAY HWANGBO
Quake-Damaged Library to Reopen
2 Women Attacked by Man in Ojai Area JASON GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST COVINA : Assemblyman's Campaign Headquarters Vandalized
SATICOY : Head of Concrete Firm Is Sentenced GREG RIPPEE
New Board Hearing on Physician's License Urged : Medicine: Executive director questions an earlier ruling against revocation. The doctor is accused of negligence in the deaths of two women. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Actress Pleads Not Guilty to Molestation DWAYNE BRAY
City Maps Better Cab Service for Neglected Areas : Transit: New franchises may be offered in underserved neighborhoods such as the Eastside and South Los Angeles. Officials hope to lure bandit drivers into legitimacy. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stepping Up the Watch : Holiday Boaters Who Aren't Shipshape Could Be Catch of the Day LYNN FRANEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A.-Bakersfield Rail Line to Be Discussed ALICIA DOYLE
Putting Their Stamp on an Unforgettable Moment in Compton
ORANGE : Crowding Reported at East-Side Schools LESLEY WRIGHT
LAGUNA BEACH : Council Candidates to Get Local TV Time LESLIE EARNEST
State Sues Over Order to Repay Student Aid From a Times Staff Writer
Man Leaps to His Death at Disneyland Hotel
SANTA MONICA : Environmental Groups Sue County Over Bay Pollution
GLENDALE : Businessman Wins $100,000 in Lottery KAY HWANGBO
Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Assaults by Phony INS Official : Crime: A San Gabriel man is taken into custody after a tip to El Monte authorities. The former waiter is accused of attacking at least 24 women while passing himself off as an immigration agent to primarily Spanish-speaking victims. LISA O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City's Mexican Independence Event Canceled : Festival: Santa Ana's annual crowd-pleasing celebration couldn't attract enough sponsors to make it a success this Sept. 16, organizers say. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Bank Led U.S. in Student Default Rate : Lending: Ventura County National Bank had the highest percentage of bad education loans in 1992. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Command : Gen. Paul A. Rader plans to Prepare the Salvation Army for the Next Century With an Eye on Tradition
WOODLAND HILLS : Driver's Seeing Red Over Slow On-Ramp Meter MAKI BECKER
SANTA ANA : Regulated Garage Sales Begin Today JON NALICK
STANTON : Store Fire Damage Put at $1 Million LESLIE BERKMAN
U.S.-North Korean Semaphore : Signals fly as Washington seeks to open doors to a longtime enemy nation
Police Arrest 2 Suspected of Robbing Bank in Orange
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Seasonal Lifeguards to Vote on Union DEBRA CANO
Lopez vs. Plisky: It Has a Familiar Ring : Oxnard: This time, the mayor's wife is the candidate against husband's nemesis, and nine others, in Harbor District board race. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Plan for Poor Draws Criticism : Medicine: Care of low-income people may decline under an HMO called OPTIMA, leaders in the Vietnamese community say. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Firefighters Warn Against Solicitations BERT ELJERA
Kickoff Carries a Special Meaning : Rebuilt Coliseum marks L.A.'s quake recovery
Gate-Crashers Put Christian Music Festival in Red JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOLUCA LAKE : Cafe Owner Arrested After Throwing Food VIVIEN LOU CHEN
SUN VALLEY : Neighbors, Soccer Group Cite Problems ED BOND
Port Theatre Scheduled for a Face Lift at Age 45 ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Possible U.S. Invasion of Haiti
CALABASAS : Mall Plans Forcing Eviction of Tenants FRANK MANNING
ANAHEIM : High School Opens in Former Mansion DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Freeway Fixes Deplete Road Funds : Transportation: Seismic retrofitting of existing bridges has become a top priority since the Jan. 17 Northridge earthquake, bringing other state highway projects to a halt, Caltrans official says. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding a Formula for a Clean Lake : Westlake: Caretakers of tranquil residential waterway struggle to keep algae and evaporation in check. A third well may be needed, they say. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUENA PARK : Parking Restrictions Policy Gets Initial OK LESLEY WRIGHT
Doctors Settle Malpractice Suit for $1.85 Million : Medical: Thousand Oaks man died after chickenpox evolved into pneumonia. Jury ruled against two physicians. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents, Sister of Teen TB Victim Say They Caught Disease DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campgrounds Packed for the Holiday : Labor Day: Few spaces are left by Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, the CHP beefs up its patrols for the long weekend. GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Equal Footing : Girl, 11, Tackles Old Views on Boys Team MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Journey of Torah Found in Drawer Bespeaks Ties of Family and Faith : Rosh Hashanah: Written a century ago, hand-lettered parchment scroll accompanied emigres as they fled oppression in a Belarussian hamlet and eventually settled in Iowa. TIM KLASS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
And Be Careful Out There AL MARTINEZ
Athlete Injured in Mob Attack Changes Schools FORREST LEE and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SYLMAR : College Offering Free Training Courses MAKI BECKER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Are Bus and Rail Fares Separate and Unequal? : Transit: Though it shocked MTA officials, some say L.A. was ripe for court action over disparities in allocating funds in rich and poor areas. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Continuation School Plans Fall Through JEFF BEAN
OXNARD : Neighborhood Panel Chairman Resigns MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Latino Groups Vow Effort to Restore Suspended Club MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
12-Year-Old Arrested in Shooting : Guns: Pacoima boy is in critical condition after what police believe was an accident late Thursday while the youngsters played with a revolver in a Van Nuys home. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 3 Held After Officer Fires Shot in Pursuit JULIE FIELDS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Plane Crash Injures 4 in Agua Dulce : Aviation: Passengers returning from a meeting with school officials in Mammoth Lakes receive treatment for minor complaints. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Boy, 12, Held on Attempted Murder Charges in Shooting
Choice for Aide at OMB The Washington Post
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Old Deserted Shop May Go Up in Smoke : Santa Clarita: Once the only nearby general store, Dillenbeck's Market has become an eyesore. Neighbors want it demolished. Fire officials are ready to help. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Out of the TV Newsroom Closet : KNBC's Garrett Glaser Breaks Ground as an Openly Gay On-Air Reporter JOSEPH HANANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Examining Complex Issues of Fear, Violence ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart
Best Bettes MIKE BOEHM
Original Woodstock
Weekend TV : A Holiday Lineup Filled With Football N.F. MENDOZA
Downset: A Personal Take on Punk-Rap LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : Gremoli Marches On in True New Orleans Style BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Midler Brings Zest, Feeling of Spontaneity to 'Divine' MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Pop Music Review : Midler's Spontaneous Combustion MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Labels, Please : Marty Stuart Hears Nothing Discordant in Duet of Traditional and Commercial BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rare Films at 'Cinecon' KEVIN THOMAS
A Major Art Player Confirms L.A. Branch : Art: PaceWildenstein has plans for a 10,000-square-foot facility in Beverly Hills, which is shaping up as the center of the West Coast's blue-chip market. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
College Radio Is Diverse, Not Elitist
Markey Pressing Ahead for 'V-Chip' : Legislation: A trade group is considering endorsing technology that would block violent programming, but networks are balking. DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Review : Grimaud Plays Schumann With S.F. Symphony at Bowl DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
A Venice Beach Vet Is Packing Up His Laughs : Comedy: His acting career is taking off, so Michael Colyar will end nine years of doing stand-up on the boardwalk, climaxing with a two-hour Labor Day performance. DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Punk Scene
A New Effort Under Way to Define Violence on TV : Studies: Two projects will look at all programming except news. Their findings may influence future regulation. DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : 'Assault on the Male' Probes Mutations
BUSINESS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PepsiCo Closes Corporate Office in Irvine
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Takes 3rd Straight Loss; Bond Yields Up From Times Wire Services
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Crisis on Hold : State Plods On Despite Pullback by Insurers THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Politics, Gates Runs True to Form Associated Press
Despite Wall St. Hammering, AST Research Still Has Plenty of Fans HOPE HAMASHIGE and ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Takes 3rd Straight Loss; Bond Yields Up From Times Staff and Wire Services
Stock Is Battered, but AST Officials See a Profit at End of Tunnel : Earnings: Share value tumbled in wake of loss disclosure. Irvine-based firm says new products will restore growth. HOPE HAMASHIGE and ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Unemployment Rate Dips in August : Economy: U.S. figure holds steady at 6.1% while California's falls to 8.9%. Payrolls report is weaker than expected. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Owner of California Mart Vows Revamp : Real estate: Equitable Life hopes to draw tenants to the building in the once-thriving Downtown garment district. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Top Bidders on Interactive TV Licenses Are Probe Targets : Regulation: FCC source says Sun Valley firm and another are under investigation for claims that entitled them to discounts. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bidding War for Western Union Nears $1 Billion From Reuters
Toyota, Nissan, Honda Raise 1995 Car Prices From Associated Press
HOME & GARDEN
Beauty's by the Yard : Lawn and garden ornaments are sprouting up again complete with a '90s sensibility and a touch of design whimsy. Some are even practical GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLANTS : Indoors or Out, There Is a Bunch of Uses for Bright Sunflowers From Associated Press
Inside & Out Times-Washington Post News Service
For Inspiration, Look to Your Own Back Yard From Associated Press
Dressing Up the Yard on a Budget GAILE ROBINSON
The Best Hosts Start With a Theme and End With Party to Remember From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Complete a Rough Job With Less Mess JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UTILITIES : Little Cost-Cutters Generate Warm Feelings on Bill-Paying Day From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : DISCOVERIES : Re-Plates CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
Ohmmeter Does 3 Vital Tests From Associated Press
DECORATING : Reading the Colors on the Wall BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
With Proper Care, Photos Continue to Tell Stories From Associated Press
DECORATING : Lace, Ruffles and Lots of White Awaken Romance of Victorians ROBERTA GRAFF
TRENDS : The Awning of a Shady, New Age JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Supply-Side Gastronomics of Pest-Eaters ADRIENNE COOK, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
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