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What happened on September 22, 1994
NEWS
Arthur B. Krim; Influential Movie Industry Executive BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Q&A : David Bailey : Image Maker
SANTA CATALINA ISLAND : Construction to Begin on Information Center SUSAN WOODWARD
Robin Piccone Rides the Next Wave : The Queen of Neoprene just can't stop creating. She's designing a Guess? line--and running her own successfulo firm. ROSE-MARIE TURK / LOS ANGELES TIMES
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Sub Culture : Catalina Island Sinks to New Depths With Underwater Attractions in an Effort to Attract More Tourists TED JOHNSON, LOS ANGELES TIMES
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : INLAND EXPOSURE : Something Musical Is Happening in the Pomona Valley. It's 'Rootsy,' Indigenous, Acoustic-Based and Sure Sounds Good DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Weird Hoppenings on the Playboy Bunny Trail DEBRA GENDEL, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
FOR THE KIDS : Entertainer Izzi Juggles Jokes With Tall Tales : The lively performer brings his magical act for young audiences to the new Forum Theatre at Civic Arts Plaza. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Motorcyclist, 22, Is Killed in Crash
ALHAMBRA : Thomas Pedrini Jr., Local Musician, Dies
Turtles, Owners Come Out of Their Shells CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
BRIEFLY : Pets: Ear Tags Offered to Identify Lost Cats
Sports : A SWELL TIME KIRBY LEE
Jackson Not Charged but Not Absolved JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno Rebuffs Wilson, Says State Hasn't Sought Immigration Funds SEBASTIAN ROTELLA and DANIEL WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PENINSULA : Applicants Sought for Vacant Library Post JEFF KASS
THE REGION : Quake Workshops to Cover Safety Measures
Ex-Chief Won't Pay Damages for Newspapers' Seizure From Associated Press
SIERRA MADRE : City Votes to Stagger Increase in Water Bills
State Dept. Criticized for Not Seeing Iranians Reuters
BUSINESS BRIEFS : 2 Support Centers Expand at New Sites
REGION : Consulting Firm Gives Businesses a Leg Up SIMON ROMERO
CERRITOS : Engineer Appointed to Planning Commission JOHN CANALIS
Improvisational Vocals and 'Hums' Headed for City Hall : Bonnie Barnett's style has been called avant garde and unorthodox. So what's she doing at Ventura's seat of government? JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finances: Assessing Tax for Library Services
Harbor Panel to Help L.A. Fight Legal Challenge to Fund Allocation : Law: Commissioners approve $100,000 toward the city's defense even though the suit could force return of $69 million to the port. SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENA : Petition Opposes Market Next to Wetland Area SUSAN WOODWARD
Carter's Foreign Policy Exploits Cause Unease JACK NELSON and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OFF THE CUFF : Delicate Maneuvers
JAUNTS : Rancho Simi Trail Blazers Like Mixing Work With Pleasure : The group's first priority is building and maintaining the nature paths. But they enjoy trekking, and schedule regular outings. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Senate Qualifies Its Haiti Support : Vote: Lawmakers back troops in resolution. But they pointedly fail to endorse the occupation. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight THE TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU STAFF
Espy Repays $7,400 for Gifts and Expenses : Ethics: His attorney says the agriculture secretary wants to avoid apearance of impropriety. Payments included car lease and football tickets. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH PASADENA : City Cost for Prentiss Suit Now at $1.9 Million
MTA Chief Launches Bid to Revamp Construction Arm : Transit: White hires executive to review troubled Rail Construction Corp. Board delays effort to dissolve agency. DAVID WILLMAN and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
REGION : Panel Calls for Senior Housing on Navy Land SUSAN WOODWARD
Mormons: Biblical Basis for Their Beliefs
O.C. Fire Victims Relocate, Find It Was Wrong Move : Housing: Laguna couples expected fee waivers to rebuild elsewhere. They live with frustration, bureaucratic delays. REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORWALK : Curbside Recycling Program Approved JOHN CANALIS
When Wine and Food Are Vintage, the Prose Flows BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition
Search in Simpson Case Upheld ANDREA FORD and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SHOPTALK : A Child's Magic Kingdom Need Not Cost a Princely Sum : By avoiding some of the traditional outlets, you can lower the price of curing the worst case of Disney mania. JULIE SAWYER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPTON : Plans for Golf Range Get Preliminary OK PSYCHE PASCUAL
SANTA MONICA : Runner, 49, Urges Women to Stay on the Fast Track LORENZA MUNOZ
TORRANCE : Cultural Group Sings the Praises of Sinatra MARY GUTHRIE
CARSON : Council Asked to Curb Rowdy Rock Concerts
World IN BRIEF : RWANDA : 4,000 Bodies Found by U.N. in Southwest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World-Class Accomplishment : Santa Monica Museum to Celebrate Circling of Globe in 1924 by Open-Cockpit Planes JOHN BUZBEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Uniform Success : Most Pupils Comply With New School-Dress Rule. A Bonus: Fewer Playground Scuffles PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Search in Simpson Case Upheld LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Bones in Africa Called Closest Yet to Missing Link ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Survivors of Breast Cancer Star in Race for the Cure RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Synar's Defeat Is Wake-Up Call for Democrats : House: Party incumbents fear reelection prospects. Even Foley is no sure bet. Leadership may push Congress to adjourn early to hit campaign trail. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Point Is, Progress Isn't All Behind Us Jim Washburn , Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition
DRESSED-UP 'EMPEROR' : Premiere Reflects Ballet Pacifica's Commitment to Kids Despite Losses in Laguna Fire CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken covers children's events for The Times Orange County Edition.
Wilson Enjoys His Place in the Lead GEORGE SKELTON
WATCH THE SKY INFLATE : Batteries, Tigers Are Shapes of Things to Come in Tustin RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff.
DOWNEY : Seniors Move to Block Gymnasium Project JOHN CANALIS
Bowers Explores History Via Documentaries MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for the Times Orange County Edition. and
U.S. Trying to Speed Up Israel-Syria Talks : Mideast: Foreign ministers may meet at U.N. next week. But gap between nations is said to be substantial. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Quakes: Workshops Cover Safety Measures
THE REGION : Wildlife 'SWAT Unit' in Planning Stages
Laugh Lines : Jokes
WESTWOOD : Driver Held After Crash Kills 1, Hurts 4
Orange County Fans' Choices
Fate of 710 Extension in Hands of Federal Highway Official : Freeway: Having lost in the state Capitol, South Pasadena is now lobbying in Washington against the project. Administrator Rodney E. Slater has not yet decided on funding. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cafe & Deli: Just Plain Good MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Brooks Brings in Big Name to Dole Out Criticism of Harman's Record TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSEMEAD : Mediation Programs at Schools Get Boost
The Fur Flies ROSE APODACA JONES
Torrance Neighbors Divided on Proposal for McDonald's MARY GUTHRIE
Civic Center: Fallout Over Campaign Tactics
Environment: Ways to Use Recycled Water
Topics / SERVICES : County Agency Is a Free Resource
Style in the First Degree BETTY GOODWIN
If It Burns and Crashes, It Must Be a Guy Thing WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Timbuk3 Plays to Prove Band Is Not Merely a One-Hit Wonder : The Texas group, known for the 1986 hit 'The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades,' performs Saturday night in Ventura. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Passionate Mixture of History, Polemic and Romance : CORELLI'S MANDOLIN by Louis de Bernieres; Pantheon $24, 437 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Celebrants Reap Harvest of Tradition
Seniors' Efforts to Save the Environment Turn a Gray Future Green : Locally and nationally, older Americans are helping to preserve the world around them. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DEADPAN ALLEY : Football Fan Kathleen Madigan Scores With a Subtle Style She Calls 'Sarcasm Light' GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : DEA Effort to Question Aristide Turned Aside RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Civic Light Opera Names Interim Director EMILY ADAMS
CSUN Deaf Program Falls on Hard Times : Education: Students and staff say once-lauded center has lost many of its most talented interpreters. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Council Is Unanimous in Opposing Prop. 187
Stories, Traditions and the Baby White Buffalo : Miracles: Thousands of people have been visiting the calf born on Dave Heider's Wisconsin farm. Many Native Americans believe it is a sacred symbol. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venice: Proposed Changes to Boardwalk Setup Draw Criticism
PICO RIVERA : Temporary Street Barricade Gets OK JOHN D. WAGNER
Low-Weight Infants' Problems Persist, Study Says : Medicine: Survey of extremely small babies finds that many have long-term disabilities. It renews debate over the use of costly technology to save them. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Let There Be Night : High-output lamps light the way for trail cyclists who seek new challenges. Cool air and high speeds come with the territory. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea Lions See a Net Gain When Fishermen Net Shark
New Council OKs Tax That Sparked Recall : Budget: In effort to close $2.3-million shortfall, Covina leaders vote 4 to 1 in favor of an 8.25% utility fee, higher than the previously proposed levy. DEBORAH SULLIVAN and RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CARSON : Petition Drive Launched for New School District MARY GUTHRIE
The Long and Short of the Game MARY MOORE
BRIEFLY : White House: Native Americans to Discuss Policy
Nine-Year Prison Stay Colors Chinese Painter's Work in a Positive Way MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Revised Memorial Plan Will Be Considered JEFF KASS
REDONDO BEACH : Advisory Vote on Gun Permits OKd for 1995 MARY GUTHRIE
Good Things Come in Tens at a Benefit Opening for BJ's Pizzeria BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County.
ALHAMBRA : Interim Fire Chief to Accept Permanent Job
Topics / COURTS : Barring of 2 From Dance Prompts Suit : Youths file bias claim against San Marino school district, saying they were told to leave event because of their race. CYNTHIA WALKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vatican a Rumor Mill Over Pope's Health : Religion: John Paul's slow recovery from a broken leg has sparked speculation that his days are numbered. And despite official denials, insiders describe a troubled pontiff. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEVERLY HILLS : Reward Raised to $100,000 in Slaying of Brinks Guard SUSAN STEINBERG
Hollywood: Mix-up in Naming of Square
With Start of Banned Books Week Comes a Burning Confession : Local stores will mark the occasion with readings and displays of targeted works. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Was that one of those religious tent revivals? Nah, just termites.
EL SEGUNDO : City to Require Permits for Rave Gatherings MARY GUTHRIE
Hospital Makes Full Recovery LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Sports SEAN WATERS
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : U.S. Forces in Cap Haitien Confront a Difficult Mop-Up Operation : Assistance: As residents and Marines get used to each other, garbage collection proves fascinating to the citizenry. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aristide Thanks U.S., Urges End to Violence : Leadership: Haitian president bows to pressure but balks at praising pact designed to restore him to power. PAUL RICHTER and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Approves Limits on Inmates Earning Early Release DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Barred From Brutality Cases : Courts: Unusual disciplinary action by 9th Circuit council follows complaints about controversial L.A. jurist's remarks from the bench. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
FASHION : Color Trends Certain to Cause Consumers a Case of the Blues : If you're passionate about purple, forget it. Marketing firms will decide if the hip shade this year is hunter green or coffee brown. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Murder: Official Attention to Slaying
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Haitian American Troops Part of Evolving Political Thrust : Occupation: Creation of special team is one example of a new approach to win civilians' hearts and minds. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Laid-Back Setting of the Ojai Valley Offers Lunch Treats With a Kick : Choices range from savory dishes at Suzanne's to French country fare at L'Auberge and zesty pizzas at Boccali's. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown Pledges to Fight for Survival of Aerospace Jobs BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
SAN MARINO : Officers Plan Picket of City Hall Over Pay
Iris Adrian, Actress Who Played 'Toughs' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Mystery of Blue Plastic Debris on Beach Solved RUSS LOAR
World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : Rebels Move Guns From Exclusion Zone From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The New Big Man on Campus : Robert Maxson Says Long Beach State Has the Potential to Overcome Its Problems and Become One of the Nation's Top 5 Urban Universities EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Moody Blues Just Keep on Grooving in Harmony : Four-fifths of the lineup from 1966 will be at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday night. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWTHORNE : Homes on Max Factor Site Given Go-Ahead JON GARCIA
Preschool Workers, Kids Tested for Lead JOHN COX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INS Buildup to Close San Clemente Checkpoint : Immigration: About 95 agents are being moved to San Diego for Operation Gatekeeper, which begins Oct. 1. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports ROB FERNAS
Language: A Story With Rhyme and Reason
REEL LIFE : Dr. Quinn Works Her Wonders on Aging Movie Set : CBS, which films the Western series at Paramount ranch, has spent $300,000 to renovate two buildings. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports GARY KLEIN
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : In Policy Change, U.S. Troops in Effect to Supervise Haitian Police : Military: Reversal follows TV footage of American forces watching as man is beaten to death in island nation's capital. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLOSET Rx : Carpe Crepe : Feeling too old for grunge but too hip to dress like Dad? Dress up your look a little. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : 'Hello, Dolly' Launches 10th Season on Friday for Civic Light Opera : Weekend events in Santa Barbara also include showing of 'Raiders' film trilogy and a Poetry Festival benefit. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Calamity Jane' Takes a Feminist Look at History : An experimental work about one of the frontier's most-storied figures makes its West Coast premiere in Santa Paula. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CIA Appears Convinced Spy Ames Has Nothing Left to Tell : Espionage: Former agency official names no other 'moles' or accomplices, sources say. Cooperation is meant to win leniency for his wife. RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Singing Cowboy a Hard Time to the Fans of Line Dancing : Art Green makes it clear he's an acoustic man who loves couples dancing, waltzes and singing slow, 'tear-jerker' ballads. And he's packing the house. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'3 Strikes' Found Hobbled by Enormous Prison Costs : Law: RAND says full implementation would cut crime by one-third. But huge price tag makes that unlikely. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Vow to Expel Instigators of Gang Brawl at Leuzinger High JON GARCIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAA Official Tells of Lapses by USAir's Pilots : Aviation: Errors in cockpit procedure were observed before airline's two latest crashes. Inspector says company quickly made changes. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Zimbabwe Is Losing Rhino War : The African nation, once a stronghold for the beast, has spent a decade trying to foil poachers who covet its horns. But even the chief of protection calls his efforts 'a spectacular failure.' BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coffeehouse in Santa Ana Pours on the Culture ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Topics / SHOW BUSINESS : Casting Their Talents in the Spotlight ROBERT WYNNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Let's Play Ball : Glamorous Gowns Are Going to Dramatic Lengths to Revive Romance KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Native Americans to Meet at White House
A Second-Chance Shop : First it was fresh leather. Now it's Roadkill the Store--for recycled rags. ROSE APODACA JONES
Sweet, Pungent Flavors of Indonesia Captured MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
Profiting From the Art of Perfect Penmanship LEONARD REED
John Irving's Passage to India . . . and the Bizarre : Literature: In his latest work, the creator of 'Garp' explores the strange realms of the circus to tackle themes of alienation and identity. JONATHAN ROSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Player, 15, Told He's Too Old to Play--by 2 Days TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mountain Bikers Produce Unhappy Trails for Some : Recreation: Residents and hikers complain that the cyclists spook horses and flout traffic laws. Officials in a few peninsula cities are discussing ways to deal with the situation. JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Held in Robberies of Mar Vista Area Homes : Crime: At least 14 Westside break-ins are tied to suspected robber. Police say he was apprehended after fleeing from an officer, glancing back and running into a tree. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Passes Bill Protecting Timberland From a Times Staff Writer
PORT OF LOS ANGELES : County Would Pay for Dredging Damage SUSAN WOODWARD
Suspected Nazi in Massachusetts Faces Citizenship Loss : Holocaust: Retiree is accused of hiding his role in the murder of Jews as head of a Lithuanian unit. He came to the U.S. from Germany in 1955. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Quiz Show': No Easy Answers LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
BY DESIGN : Suits, Glorious, Suits : They're no mere clothes, an art critic says. They can turn a man into a work of art. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dig Ancient History With a Thai to the Present BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition.
San Clemente INS Checkpoint to Be Shut : Immigration: Temporary closure will allow 95 agents to move to San Diego for Operation Gatekeeper, to begin Oct. 1. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peninsula High Posts 37 Merit Semifinalists
Animals: Cancellation of Fair's Elephant Ride
U.S. Starts Dismantling Haiti Army, Orders End to Beatings : Caribbean: American commanders move to abolish feared armored unit. More than 1,000 MPs will help enforce peace after brutal attacks on civilians. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : Hard Times ON THE Polo Circuit MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
NORTHRIDGE : Freshmen Rush for CSUN Frats and Sororities ALICIA DOYLE
CORONA DEL MAR : 500 Mourn Cousins Who Died in Crash RUSS LOAR
MISSION VIEJO : Del Taco to Ease Trash, Vandal Woes FRANK MESSINA
SEACLIFF : Deaths Blamed on Carbon Monoxide JULIE FIELDS
GARDEN GROVE : 6 New Firefighters Hired by Department BERT ELJERA
Culture, Behavior: We Are What We Watch : Junk media: We control products that injure our bodies, but what of those that contaminate our minds? DONELLA H. MEADOWS, Donella H. Meadows is an adjunct professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College.
WESTMINSTER : Man Killed in Traffic Collision
Down So Long Looks Like Up? : Maybe, but UCLA forecast surely is welcome
THOUSAND OAKS : Council OKs $15,030 to Help Save Bases STEPHANIE SIMON
SANTA ANA : Gunshot Puts Man in Critical Condition TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND
Landfill Operator Drops Dump From Plan : Simi Valley: Firm decides against trucking Oceanside trash to site near city. Local officials earlier this month had threatened to stall effort. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : City Council OKs $5,200 for Transporting Seniors BERT ELJERA
Council OKs Last-Ditch Quake Aid Compromise : Recovery: Plan for seniors averts a battle between Valley and South-Central lawmakers. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : City Studying Costs of Free Use of Center DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
INNER-CITY WATCH : Help Wanted
THOUSAND OAKS : Searchlights OKd for Arts Plaza Opening STEPHANIE SIMON
SAN FERNANDO : Volunteers to Clean Park's Playground ED BOND
GLENDALE : Panel Calls for Team to Fight Hate Crime STEVE RYFLE
ELECTIONS / SUPERVISORS : 4 in Race for 2 Seats Find Little Consensus : Board: The candidates appear at a Bar Assn. forum and seem to agree only on the need for more judges at the East County Courthouse. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$5 Million OKd to Expand Santa Monicas : Parks: House-Senate panel's appropriation for the recreation area tops the 1994 total by $1 million. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Anti-Airport Group Assails Use of Brochures LESLIE BERKMAN
Variety Is Name of Game in Council Race : Elections: Seven contenders ranging from a 71-year-old retiree to an 18-year-old college student are running for three seats in San Clemente. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bluff Proposal Gets Warm Response From Officials : Project: San Clemente council may begin talks with developers on plans for shops, restaurants and condominiums above pier. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update BERT ELJERA and MIMI KO
Compton to Create Office for Racial Concerns EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Desert Bill--a Messy Anticlimax
City Council Factions Compromise on Quake Funds for Seniors : Recovery: Agreement ends for now a dispute between Valley and South L.A. lawmakers over how to disburse disaster money--equally or based on severity of damage. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Curator Gives Whale's Tale a New Twist ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
Aftershock Watch
Job Security
Gang Problem
Inmate Sues Sheriff's Dept. for Injury in Racial Brawl JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DNA Evidence Ruled Admissible in County DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor's Aide Faces Sexual Battery Charge VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Schools' Group Kicks Off Drive MAIA DAVIS
OXNARD : Bullet Takes Strange Path; Motorist OK GREG RIPPEE
Haiti Invasion Averted
Union Rejects Ex-Chief : Simi Valley: Prerecorded telephone message directed at voters instead gives police association endorsement to two other candidates. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Vows to Avoid Cuts in Public Safety DEBRA CANO
Panel Delays Vote on Joint Use of Naval Airstrip : Point Mugu: A new report says facility could handle commercial and military flights. But committee says it needs more time to study. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : West Valley Parents Fear Loss of Teachers MAKI BECKER
BURBANK : Goldthwait Fined for Prank on 'Tonight Show'
Uniform Rule Unravels at Santa Clarita School MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
There's No Curbing Van and Cab Fare War at Burbank Airport HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 2 Groups Plan AIDS Benefit, Free Camp ALAN EYERLY
Welfare Cheats Targeted : Fingerprint System Can Reveal 'Double Dippers' MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter Testifies Father Had Hit List of Victims : Courts: Woman says she was among targets mentioned by Douglas Stanley, on trial for killing sister-in-law, co-worker. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Approves Plan to Protect Trees : Environment: Thousand Oaks adopts program to nurture oaks and other 'landmark' species. Proposal had no opposition at hearing. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Concert Hall Gets OK to Serve Alcohol ERIC SLATER
ORANGE : Business Owners Protest Seizure LESLEY WRIGHT
How Publicity Robs Tragedies of Meaning BILL BOYARSKY
Privatize Workers' Comp System, Wachs Urges City : Government: L.A.'s scandal-plagued claims setup wastes millions of dollars, the councilman says. Program's supervisor says the plan is premature. JAMES RAINEY and TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Decides to Redesign RV Project : Port Hueneme: Council will follow coastal panel's recommendation and move the proposed resort 290 feet so it won't pose danger to wetlands. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father, Grandmother Seek Custody of Abused Boy : Child welfare: Battle is brewing among relatives to raise the severely injured 10-year-old, whose aunt faces abuse, torture charges. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : UCI Professor Wins International Award ALICIA DI RADO
VENTURA : State to Repay Fine of $198,000 to Schools MAIA DAVIS
FULLERTON : Housing Project OKd Despite Opposition MIMI KO
Co-Author Sings Prop. 186 Praises : Health: Dr. Lingappa urges Leisure World audience to back measure to provide state-run insurance program, claiming it would save billions of dollars. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 24, Is Struck, Killed by Motorcycle
CALABASAS : City Opens New Tennis, Pool Facility JEFF SCHNAUFER
Boyz Will Be Boyz, Despite Flap Over Ads SCOTT HARRIS
COVINA : Council Votes Tax Similar to One That Led to Ousters
County Says Oxnard Cannot Annex Harbor : Waterway: Moving it into another jurisdiction would require tax concessions, lawyers say, and break a 1963 agreement. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School's New Uniform Plan Gets Hijacked : Education: Students are delighted but parents are disheartened by delivery problems, including the theft of truckload of the outfits. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Training Blast Injures 7 Marines, 2 Seriously From Associated Press
Teen to Face Trial as Adult in UCI Student's Slaying : Courts: Judge cites concern that 17-year-old gang member captured in Boston might flee in ordering him held without bail in County Jail's juvenile section. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovery of Cancer Gene
Feed a Vagrant, Go to Jail in San Francisco : The City by the Bay is almost medieval in its treatment of the homeless as inhuman. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
YORBA LINDA : Contest Planned to Name Gym Near Park DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Crime Prevention
Soka Loses One Round With Conservancy : Courts: School wanted to include more plaintiffs in the lawsuit that is attempting to condemn part of its property. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Department Ends Effort to Ban Playboy TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Class on Earthquake Preparedness Offered FRANK MANNING
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Brinks Posts Reward in Guard's Slaying SUSAN STEINBERG
VENTURA : Seniors Prepare for Olympic Competition CONSTANCE SOMMER
SAN CLEMENTE : Sobriety Checkpoint Will Be Conducted JEFF BEAN
Orange County Almanac
Rogan, Schiff Clash Repeatedly Over Policies : Debate: Assembly candidates split over Proposition 187, and later on gun control and abortion. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Men Held on Suspicion of Sex Offenses MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Rubber Duck Race to Aid Abused Children SHELBY GRAD
Women Cope With Anxiety Left by Serial Rapist : Ojai Valley Residents Vigilant, Angry as Calls, Rumors Flood Police JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seafood Dealer Accused of Cruelty in Turtles' Deaths ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Resolution Objecting to Landfill Plan Passed JEFF BEAN
County Fire Dept. Ends Ban on Playboy Magazines TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Group Moves Needle Exchange to Private Site : Health: Activists who were blocked by citizens arrests during street corner handout will use parking lot of gay and lesbian center. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 World War II Ships in Bittersweet Rendezvous GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Foster Parents Introduce Kids to Family Life ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : $60,000 Channeled to Aid Small Businesses STEPHANIE SIMON
Neighbors File Suit to Block Northridge Day-Care Center HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Complaints Led to Firing, Lawyer Alleges : Court: In closing arguments, she says two women suing Toyota of Garden Grove lost their jobs for expressing concern about the parking lot. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Persistence Pays
A '60s Revival We Don't Need: Black Panthers : They never were martyrs for social justice, but murderous thugs who brutalized their own. DAVID HOROWITZ, David Horowitz is a media critic and president of the Los Angeles-based Center for the Study of Popular Culture
Obituaries
BUENA PARK : City Hikes O'Rourke's Salary to Keep Him LESLEY WRIGHT
LOS ANGELES : Trial of Accused Madam Fleiss Likely to Be Delayed
PALMDALE : City Council OKs Contract With Sheriff's Department
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lawsuit Filed Against Valencia Marketplace : Development: Citizen groups object to the size and environmental impact of the planned shopping center. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Countywide : Helium Balloons May Have Caused 1993 Crash of Plane, Report Says NANCY HSU
Near Full Recovery for Quake-Damaged St. John's : Health care: Repair project will allow hospital, minus one wing, to reopen inpatient services Oct. 3. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Haiti Watch: What's Next Now? : Clash of two cultures as U.S. forces settle in
Toxic Discharges
Dishing It Out : Coverage: TV stations training their antennas on the O.J. Simpson case have created a veritable 'media city' across the street from the courthouse. GREG BRAXTON and JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
16-Vehicle Pileup Injures 1, Jams Traffic TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Oxnard Man Sentenced in Killing of Alleged Accomplice DWAYNE BRAY
VAN NUYS : Anti-Prostitution Program Under Way ANTONIO OLIVO
Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Buckley School : Harassment: Maintenance worker says he was fired from the exclusive institution because of his age. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EL MONTE : 3 Arrested in Slaying of 16-Month-Old Girl
CARSON : Gunman Sought in Killing of Liquor Store Customer
Charges Could Fall After Eavesdropping DWAYNE BRAY
SPORTS
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Assistants Say They Weren't Fighting STEVE SPRINGER
Deal to Bring Ceballos to Lakers Nearly Done SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Beats Palomar in Volleyball
Angels Fire Coaches Macha and Oliveras BOB NIGHTENGALE
Pro Football Daily Report : Rams MIKE REILLEY and T.J. SIMERS
Hawaii Latest in Series of Cal-amities STEVE HARVEY
Kings Win; Solidarity Comes First : Hockey: Players trade rare handshakes with Rangers before 1-0 victory in symbolic move before possible lockout. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Does Maddox Have Future With Rams? : Pro football: Quarterback figures to be attractive to expansion teams next season. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brawley to Begin Negotiations With Proposed Minor League STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salsa Defeats Vancouver, 3-2, on Late Penalty Kick
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Splash Season Had a Little of Everything : Analysis: Team took some chances and reached a few goals. However, it did not get a league title. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Daily Report : Rams MIKE REILLEY and T.J. SIMERS
Pro Football Daily Report : Rams MARK PLATTE
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
A Little Bit of History
Kariya Gets Offensive in Ducks' 4-3 Victory ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks to Offer Regular-Season Single-Game Tickets Friday
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Chandler Will Start Against Chiefs MIKE REILLEY
Rodgers Passes Buck to Bavasi : Angels: Four months after his firing, he blames general manager, not Brown, for decision. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Xanthos Named Coach of the Year
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Clements, With 15 Kills, Leads Northridge Past Pepperdine
Chandler to Start Against Chiefs : Rams: Miller will sit out Sunday's game because of sore ribs and a pinched nerve in his shoulder. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Spurrier Apologizes to Tennessee Coach Associated Press
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Murchison Endures the Volleyball Program's Growing Pains LON EUBANKS
U.S. Davis Cup Team Looks for Redemption JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Food's OK, but Losses Spoil the Ambience MAL FLORENCE
They Provide Solid Footing : Kicking for Adjacent Schools, Friends Enjoy Rivalry Amid the Pressure of Being Female STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hastings-Phillips Helps Laguna Beach Win in Tennis
Maxvill Fired by New Cardinal President From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Sidelined Kennedy Seeks Eligibility JIM HODGES
Tustin Guard Gottlieb Picks Notre Dame MICHAEL ITAGAKI
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Baylor Freshman Impresses Early EARL GUSTKEY
Chaminade Student Has Air About Him : Himelstein Broadcasts Play-by-Play of High School's Football Games VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Opponent Tackles Rivals, Social Ills With Gusto JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Pierce Tennis Courts Not Exactly All They Are Cracked Up to Be IRENE GARCIA
The Inner Child : After Discovering Problem, Dodger Pitcher Gott and His Wife Work With Autistic Son MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Women Shut Out San Bernardino
Miserly Saugus, Potent Loyola Place 2-0 Records on the Line DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Bar Lifted, Johnson Naturally Takes Shot : Women's pole vault: Former Olympic gymnast eager to try a sport still in its infancy at the international level. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : 'Air McNair' Hype Flying High GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Davis Returns Quietly STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Arranges for $600,000 Bail Bond MARK PLATTE
SCC No Patsy Against Aztecs MARTIN BECK
Car Was for Sale When His Ship Came In SHAV GLICK
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Broncos Sign Smith as a Safety Valve Associated Press
Fauria Pawing Ground to Get at Michigan DANA HADDAD
Vollnogle Ready to Face His Former Team : Football: Long-time Carson coach is now an assistant at Los Alamitos, which plays the Colts tonight. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAIRPLEX : Stewards Suspend Jockey FRED ROBLEDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dickerson, Ryan Head O.C. Fame List
Shubin to Start for Westlake JEFF FLETCHER
Badminton's First Family : Brittons Bemoan the Sport's Status in America, but Dominate It Heading Into Top Event at UCLA ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Going to 'South Pacific,' Again : Right Now You Can See the Stage Musical in Tustin and Brea; It Just Closed in Yorba Linda M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Review : Fogerty Shows His Creedence Credentials : A 90-minute benefit performance at the House of Blues includes many of the old songs, vitally rendered by a true rocker in his first formal concert in eight years. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV Reviews : NBC's Strongest Evening of the Week Has Its Weak Spot HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Theater Review : The Groundlings: Still Crazy After All These Years LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Rockers, Talkers, Blues Streaks MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Strong Acting Helps STOP-GAP Spread the Word ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ABT Returns With a Dreary 'Manon' : Dance review: Kenneth MacMillan's dramatically slow work has its Southern California premiere at Orange County Performing Arts Center. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B.B. King's Blues Club Opens With a Toast and Good Show STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance Review : Smuin Ballets: Popular is as Popular Does JENNIFER FISHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Flag's Ginn Gets Back on Track STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Falls 17 But Finishes Up From Lows From Times Staff and Wire Services
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Housing Starts Climb 2.1%
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel
International Business
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Program Helps Keep U.S. Business-Friendly CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State of the Art Expects Lower Earnings for 2 Quarters
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : U.S. and Japan Agree to Open New Trade Talks : Commerce: Negotiators rush to meet Sept. 30 deadline. Neither side relishes sanctions, or capitulation. From Reuters
Is 'Jobs' a 4-Letter Word for I-Way Planners? MICHAEL SCHRAGE
International Business : Drop in U.S. Exports Seen From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
$24-Million Fund Set Up for Retail Centers : Construction: Firms will finance up to 30% to build malls with grocers for underserved areas of L.A., 13 other cities. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hertz to Raise Car Rental Rates up to 10%; Rivals to Follow From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Interest Rate Fears Push Dow Down 17.49 From Times Wire Services
Arby's to Pay $525 Million for Long John Silver's Chain From Associated Press
ICM Buys London Talent Firm in Move to Expand Overseas ALAN CITRON
Del Monte Cans Pending Sale to Mexico Investors From Bloomberg Business News
Founder of Failed Hill Williams Denies Intent to Defraud : Courts: Donald Williams Jr. tells bankruptcy judge that he expected to make 'a ton of money' for investors who fear they've lost $90 million in Ponzi scheme. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Boating Industry Back on Even Keel : Recovery: With the repeal last summer of a federal luxury tax, manufacturers and retailers are experiencing a rebound in sales. SHARILYN BANKOLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEC Picks Scotland for New Plant : Technology: The electronics giant says the strategic decision is aimed at increasing production to serve Europe. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Antitrust Loophole May Strike Out THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With the legal cloud lifting and music as the only certainty in his career, marketing experts tell Michael Jackson: : Don't Quit Your Day Job JAMES BATES and CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Edison Employees File Suit Alleging Race Discrimination : Workplace: African Americans' suit is being handled by a celebrated plaintiffs' law firm. STUART SILVERSTEIN and PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine Company's Rudder Device Is Tested for Role in USAir Crash CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUTOS : Some Security for GM's Relocated Van Nuys Staff? : Transfers: Employees at sold Indiana plant may stay with the company by moving again. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USAir Sounds a Retreat in Battle Over California Skies : Transportation: The airline slashes intrastate service in the face of a new challenge from United's Shuttle. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : NME's Hospital Talks May Attract Some Unintended Bidders Too DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investor Bids for 90% of Borden to Derail KKR Offer From Associated Press
AUTOS : GM Group Forms Unit to Make, Sell Parts for Electric Vehicles DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
The Wallflower of the Root World MARION CUNNINGHAM
The Hamburger Trail : Home Safe DANIEL P. PUZO
Life in Wartime
Groat Expectation JONATHAN GOLD
Relishing Fruits and Vegetables MICHAEL ROBERTS
Wine With Burgers? It Ought to Be a Zin DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Grape Breads for Sukkot JUDY ZEIDLER
Great Reds Under $10 DAN BERGER
Fall for Figs MARIE SIMMONS
The Hamburger Trail : Not So Round, Not So Firm, Not So Fully Packed MICHELLE HUNEVEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to the Oven ABBY MANDEL
The Hamburger Trail : The Man Who Saved Jack in the Box DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN FRESH : Florence Fennel: The Cultivated Bulb SYLVIA THOMPSON
The Tomato King of Greensburg, Pa. JESSE ZIFF COOL, Cool is the author of "Tomatoes: A Country Garden Cookbook" (Collins Publishers: San Francisco). and
Vegetable Cutlet, Sweet Potato Casserole, Punch ROSE DOSTI
MARKETS : Shopping for Soba, Sushi and Shabu-Shabu LINDA BURUM
ON THE HAMBURGER TRAIL : A simple burger? In the world of fast food, there's no such thing--especially in the wake of last year's food poisonings. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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