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What happened on August 03, 1995
SPORTS
Alabama Put on Probation : College football: NCAA sanctions program for three years. The team is banned from postseason play next season. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Was Everything to Jimmie Reese : Tribute: Ryan and others share their memories on night honoring the Angels' late strength and conditioning coach. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caught in the Cross-Fire : With Discharged Football Coach Casting Heaviest Stones, St. Genevieve Is Accused of Multitude of Sins ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Wells Has Fine Debut for Reds From Staff and Wire Reports
DEL MAR : Toffels: Ecstasy Turns to Agony Under the Wire BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gurney Rolls Into PBA Lead With a 277 in Fourth Round
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Saberhagen Deal Has Rockies Excited BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Faces Mariners' Benes at Big A MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Pro Football Daily Report : Nfc Times Wire Services
Ballplayers: Always Know Your Audience STEVE SPRINGER
Splash Loses to Mexico; Coach Says Ervine Will Be Traded MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Loyd, Kotsay Have Eyes on the Atlanta Games : Baseball: They have continued to play well during the Team USA international series this summer. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousting Hiegert Another Strike Against CSUN
MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / TEXAS LEAGUE : Injury Forces Sutton to Reconsider JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Veteran Champion at Only 24 : Auto racing: Gordon's visage belies his 19 years of driving cars fast--and winning. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olsen Starts Fast, but Carvin Finishes Strong : Swimming: World bests set in 200 free and 400 individual medley. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victory Over the Mariners Is Heavenly : Angels: Lachemann says team is playing inspired ball, and who can deny it with eight-game winning streak? MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealing for Dollars Jim Murray
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Loss of Roberts Latest Seahawk Woe Times Wire Services
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Dykstra Out for Season After Surgery Associated Press
SURFING / U.S. OPEN : Slater, Fans Travel Far to Be Part of Action ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delay of Suspension Means Schvaneveldt Trains Tonight STACY PIGOTT
Lee, 18, Is a Real Hit Against Rubin : Tennis: With no future in baseball, she scores upset at La Costa. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If the Shoe Fits, Volkov Wears It : Tennis: Ill-shod and without a spare, he beats Rostagno, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, to advance at UCLA. GEORGE DOHRMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Turnbull Will Have Surgery on Arm Times Wire Services
Spurning Diet, Ballard Orders Home Cooking : Boxing: Orange County fighter turns down London title bout to meet Santos in Valley. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graf's Father Arrested on Tax Charge : Tennis: Top-ranked player is not detained. Peter Graf may owe millions. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATER POLO : Villa Park's Baumgarner Keys ORCA Victories
Smith, a Former King, Dies After Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ALAMITOS : Dicey Secret Might Prove Difficult to Beat in Derby STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Group Votes on Antitrust : Baseball: Judiciary Committee considers bill that would end the exemption with an idea of spurring union-owner negotiations. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jay Rookie's Mistake Costly From Staff and Wire Reports
Olsen Starts Fast, Carvin Finishes Strong : Swimming: World bests set in 200 free and 400 individual medley. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Stock About Questions Regarding Future of Indy 500
U.S. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Parmenter Schooled by Quance MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith, a Former King, Dies After Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
BULLFROGS NOTEBOOK / PAUL McLEOD : Unknown Gervais Quickly Gaining Some Fame PAUL McLEOD
Rockies Find Two Can Play Power Game : Dodgers: Tapani struggles, but Karros homers twice, drives in four, to make new pitcher a 10-7 winner in debut. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Sprinters Out of World Championships : Track and field: Nigeria's Effiong and Jamaica's Powell are disqualified, face bans after failing drug tests at recent meets. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Fires National Team Coach : Soccer: On the day Sampson officially gets the U.S. job, speculation centers on his predecessor, Milutinovic, going south. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Workers Held in Near-Slavery, Officials Say GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lift Your Voices : The county abounds with choral groups. Singers can find their vocal outlet based on musical taste and personal talent. BARBARA WELDON TONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FBI Intensifies Hunt for Elusive Unabomber : Probe: Director says agents are hand-delivering copies of terrorist's manifesto to college professors in hopes they can help find the killer. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hawaiian scientists put a tail on tiger sharks : A study finds they travel far, so trying to hunt down the few that attack humans may be futile. SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANTS : Javier's Is Just the Place for Mild Nights--and Meals MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
TRAFFIC : Costly Suit Drives Residents of Private Roads to Demand Gates DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding the Surfwear Wave : In the '60's, O.C. got on the surfing map. These days, it's where the dudes get their duds KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finish Out Summer With Local Authors : Titles cover World War II, history of the West, a biography and mysteries. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : FLESH TONES : Laguna Exhibit Looks Beneath the Surface at Artists and Tattoos ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
U.S. to Send Delegates to China Meeting : Congress: U.N. ambassador defends decision to attend conference on women. Gingrich, Dole oppose it. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Ejects More Settlers From Hilltop : Mideast: Two protest leaders charged after confrontation. Jewish activists seek to erode support for pact with PLO. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatia Tells Rebel Serbs to Cease Resistance or Face Attack From Associated Press
O.C. Lawmakers Upbeat Despite Wilson Veto JODI WILGOREN and PETER WARREN and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arrest Relieves Residents of O.C. Areas Where Sex Crimes Took Place SARAH KLEIN and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : CEO Says Time to Drop Wall Street Money Managers : Finance: Jan Mittermeier tells oversight committee that Salomon Bros. fees are too steep and that county treasurer should handle portfolio. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC Fans' Choices
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : WAYS OF THE CHUMASH : Art Demonstration Wraps Up Program ELENA JARVIS
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : IT'S JAMMIN', MON : Reggae Heavyweights Play Oxnard Fest BILL LOCEY
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Detailed Plan for Trustee Takeover Taking Shape MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jailed Hamas Leader Seeks Deal With U.S. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Supervisors' Spending Plan a Gamble Again JEFFREY L. RABIN and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MTA Is No Longer a Sacred Cow : Budget: Despite Wilson's veto of the plan to divert funds to Los Angeles County, legislators say they will try again. Meanwhile, Riordan's profile in Sacramento rises. MARK GLADSTONE and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Loss on Ethics Amendment Is Still a Win for Boxer : Senate: She couldn't force open Packwood hearings, but she cornered Republicans and won wide attention. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : LITE MUSIC : Community Group Sets Pops Concert JOSEF WOODARD
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Knowing When to Hold 'Em and Fold 'Em GEORGE SKELTON
Schools Breakup Measure Signed : Education: Wilson's action will reduce the ballot requirements for those wanting to dismantle the massive Los Angeles Unified district. Critics are quick to react. HENRY CHU and BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smith Is Said Planning to Have More Children Reuters
MALIBU : Teamsters Strike Delays Repairs to Slide-Blocked Lanes of PCH DUKE HELFAND
Saudi King Shuffles Cabinet A Times Staff Writer
Caring for Old Items Helps Save Resources : More people are realizing that it pays to make repairs rather than toss things out and buy new. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laugh Lines : Punchlines
House Vote Spares Family Planning Aid JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Sends Budget to Wilson : Spending: Passage of $57-billion package comes at 3:30 a.m. But governor vetoes transit tax diversion bill that would have aided O.C. bankruptcy recovery. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Sends Budget to Wilson : Spending: The $57-billion package is approved after governor wins support from GOP abortion foes. L.A. Democrats call his rejection of aid measure an insult. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convenience Store Tobacco Ads Target Youths, Study Says D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steam Rises From Charity Car Event
Pocket Change for High-Tech Hardware JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Business Council Asked to Mediate Recovery Talks JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disabled: Beachfront Cafe Parking Is Open to Employees and All Beach Visitors Alike
Bomb Suspect Extradited to the U.S. From Jordan ROBIN WRIGHT and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Master Approach to Grilling Sets Cozy Kona Ranch Apart : The friendly staff serves fish and meat entrees that are consistently charred outside and succulent within. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rape Evidence Sifted as Prosecutors Worry That Police Moved Too Soon THAO HUA and SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Veterans Cheated Out of Their Medals Associated Press
Senate Bars Public Hearing for Packwood's Accusers EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McVeigh's Sister Appears Before Oklahoma Grand Jury : Bombing: Agreement keeps her testimony from being turned against her. She has been questioned about brother's activities and letters before blast. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : In Search of Safety, Keeping Style in Mind : Yes, bike helmets wreak havoc with hair. But at least they're available in a variety of colors, designs and prices. ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Contamination Chronic at LAPD Lab, Expert Testifies : Simpson trial: Defense witness says problem is serious, but doesn't cite specific tainted evidence in this case. HENRY WEINSTEIN and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Council Seeks Power to Fire Top Managers MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colombia Defense Minister Quits Over Scandal From Reuters
Fear for the Flora : U.S. Seeks to Put 16 Channel Island Plants on the Endangered Species List JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Man of Conflicting Images : Rodney King remains an unwilling public figure. Some still see him as a symbol of police abuse. But others say his string of encounters with the law show a troubled side. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soy Protein Diet Cuts Cholesterol, Study Finds From Newsday
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Supervisors Alone in Bus-Funds Vote : Politics: Stanton, Bergeson and Vasquez are the only transportation authority board members to oppose a resolution calling for Wilson to veto a plan to divert transit tax money. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Lifelong Love for the City of Florence : THE CITY OF FLORENCE by R.W.B. Lewis ; Farrar, Straus & Giroux $27.50, 342 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Storm Sweeps Gulf, Slams Florida Panhandle : Weather: Hurricane is blamed for the sinking of 2 ships. Ship's owner, 2 others aboard casino vessel are missing. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At Firenze, Not Even the Marsala Wine Gelato Is Aged BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Fax, (714) 966-7790; phone, (714) 966-7700.
Welfare Debate Focusing on Out-of-Wedlock Births : Reform: Conservatives push to deny cash benefits to teen-agers who bear children. Issue signals shape and intensity of upcoming Senate action. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethiopia Holds 3 Egyptians in Plot to Kill Mubarak DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Reno Aide Blasts Handling of Foster's Death SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roxbury's New Indigo: A Tired but True Formula ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition.
China Expels 2 U.S. Attaches as Alleged Spies MAGGIE FARLEY and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Knew of 'Cottonwood Pervert' 6 Years Ago, Officials Say : Crime: He is a suspect in 86 burglaries and rapes in Orange County. Authorities defend decision not to issue warning that a serial criminal was believed to be active. TRACY WEBER and THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Authorities Defend Silence on Serial Rapist's Existence : Investigation: Police had indications 6 years ago that the 'Cottonwood Pervert' was prowling O.C. TRACY WEBER and THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Overburdened Police Struggle to Keep Up : Workload: The LAPD is understaffed, ill-equipped for the amount of crime. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All for the Love of Chamber Music CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Yecchhh-Hmmm Factor Helps Keep 'Waterworld' Afloat LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
Chanting Midsummer Mantras of Boredom WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
THEATER : All the World's on Stage in 'Immigrant Project' JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's a book club, but no one's got the latest bestseller here. At Motheread, the path to parent and child bonding starts with . . . : A Good Read LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : SIGHTSEEING : Four-Wheeling It in Ojai and Beyond JEFF MEYERS
Domino Affect Is Making All the Right Moves for Success : Strong instrumentals highlighted by the soulful vocals of Craig Thomas have earned the contemporary jazz group a strong following. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Mall Hosts Concerts, Activities This Weekend : Plenty of children's entertainers will take the stage during the three-day event. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
54 HOURS: A Guide to Recreational Events Between 6 p.m. Friday and Midnight Sunday : A Tribute to Women Fliers of World War II LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Packed With Experience : As Veteran Travelers, Orange County's Fashion Experts Have Business Trips in the Bag KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Old Spanish Days Fiesta a Citywide Celebration : The events, running through Sunday, include a parade, rodeo, carnival and musical entertainment. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now Without Further Ado . . . The Upbeat BILL LOCEY
BY DESIGN : Mano a Mano : The New Suits for Next Spring Discard the Retro Look and Establish Bold Cloaks of Masculinity for Today's Rat Pack
The Wet Look BETTY GOODWIN
More Room (1,000 Acres) to Move Around in O'Neill Park RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Synar Has Rare Cancer Associated Press
A Saks for Guys WILLIAM KISSEL
(Upper) West Side Stories : New York will soon be all over TV. But can the tube truly capture the city? GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Shakespeare Festival Off to a Light Start : Some male and female roles are reversed in 'Comedy of Errors' and 'The Tempest,' adding to the less than subtle humor. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fashion on Furlough : Lifestyles: It's August--the month when haute couture exits to find Eden--giving designers a chance for rest and creative rejuvenation. MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Tracking a Working Ranch's Past : The county Museum of History and Art is displaying historical and contemporary photos of the 54,000-acre spread on Santa Rosa Island. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Messy Dispute : Recycling: Neighbors and city are unable to deter West Los Angeles collectors from piling trash on their property. KELLY DAVID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports : Keats to Succeed Keep as Baseball Coach at Crossroads High SEAN WATERS
Dancers Set to Step Out at Simi Valley Festival : The event has something for everyone, including demonstrations, workshops and contests. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : High Fashion, Low Prices WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Q & A: IKE BEHAR : 'I Had Always Wanted to Do My Own Thing' WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports : Charting His Own Course : Basketball: Moose Bailey takes a step back in hopes he can take a step up to better college prospects. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rembrandts Create Quirky, Melodic Art : Danny Wilde and Phil Solem have a hit in their song 'I'll Be There For You.' They'll be at the Ventura Theatre for you Tuesday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BEYOND POCAHONTAS : Powwow Is Place to Meet Today's Native Americans CORINNE FLOCKEN
More Than Mermaids : Wahine Magazine Editors Kick Off Publication for Women Who Make the Plunge Into Action ROSE APODACA JONES
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : A Sense of Place : New Public Artworks Provide Color, Coherence and Warmth to Communities' Urban Spaces NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CYPRESS : Graffiti Cleanup Program Is Extended BILL BILLITER
A Ring of Dreams Goes Home to the Old Neighborhood : Community: La Colonia Boxing Club returns to the site where some members' ambitions first took root. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Council Delays Decision on Time-Share Resort GREG HERNANDEZ
Leaner Caltrans to Send Out 200 More Layoff Notices : Employment: New round of 'streamlining' reductions will target mostly administrative positions, bringing statewide cuts to more than 1,500. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : Quake-Hit Apartment Building to Reopen ED BOND
Officer Who Shot Boy Was 'Problem' Cop : LAPD: As City Council opens inquiry into Lincoln Heights killing, it is announced that Michael A. Falvo was on Christopher Commission list of 44 policemen who had history of alleged brutality incidents. JOHN SCHWADA and ROBERT J. LOPEZ and JEFF LEEDSBDTIMES STAFF WRITERS
OXNARD : Teachers Oppose Outside Evaluation CHRISTINA LIMA
Countywide : Legal-Aid Videos to Be Donated to Libraries JON NALICK
South Bay : Pilots, Lawmakers on Common Ground
Southeast : Council OKs Bonds for New Aquarium
Sun Valley : Father Sentenced in Child Endangerment DOUGLAS ALGER
Central Los Angeles : City Looks to Revive East Part of Sunset Blvd.
Santa Ana Tells Group to Halt Aid to Homeless : Housing: Legal Aid Society cannot use lot for storage, so carts, bikes and bedrolls must go. JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Governor Signs L.A. Schools Breakup Bill : Education: Legislation cuts number of signatures needed to get issue on ballot. Wilson also approves two crime-related measures. MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Court on Horseback
County Services--and Budget--in Limbo : Finances: Up to $300 million of $11-billion spending plan depends on revenue that may never materialize. State lawmakers' vacation leaves key questions unanswered. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Indigent Patients Face Uncertainty, Chaos, Risk DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Welfare Recipients Brace for State Cuts LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : 2 Finalists Vying for City Manager Job BILL BILLITER
Seniors : Achievements, activities : BREA : His City Knowledge Is Sweeping in Scope JOHN POPE
Southeast : FORCED RESIGNATION?
Countywide : Anaheim Official Joins Water District Board
County Services--and Budget--in Limbo : Health care: Indigent patients face crisis as officials search for state and federal aid to keep system afloat. Others see an opportunity to restructure the system with fresh ideas. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Ex-Fertility Patients Respond to UCI's Notices JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Driver Killed in Crash Is Identified TRACY WILSON
An Even More Puzzling Puzzle
Obituaries
Valleywide : Schools Get Funds for Reform Efforts DAVID E. BRADY
Spending Plan in Limbo Until Lawmakers Return From Vacation : Finances: Up to $300 million of county budget package depends on revenue that may never materialize. State legislators' break leaves key questions unanswered. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast : LEGAL DEFENSE
San Fernando Valley : LEARNING FROM THE QUAKE
Coliseum Panel May Sue FEMA Over $99.5-Million Repair Tab KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana : Councilman Proposes New Bidding Rules JEFF KASS
Obituaries
PORT HUENEME : Hamilton to Resign From School Board CATHERINE SAILLANT
CAMARILLO : Woman Escapes Fiery Crash; 4 Die IRA E. STOLL
OXNARD : Goals 2000 Grants Go to 5 County Districts CATHERINE SAILLANT
Central Los Angeles : ON THE MARKET
18-Year-Old Man Charged in Slaying
Circus Elephants
Foreign Aid
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Apologies
Marks on Work and Motherhood
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Loss of Ozone Layer Over Antarctic Is Getting Worse From Times staff and wire reports
Quake Prediction Error Can't Shake 2 Scientists' Core Beliefs : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Left / Right Stuff
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : New Drug Helps Restore Schizophrenics' Personality From Times staff and wire reports
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Supervisors Struggle With Fragile Plan : Taxes: Board considers a 2% levy on ticket receipts at theme parks, which are a bright spot in the local economy. JILL LEOVY and MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Livermore Lab Produces 125 Trillion Watts With Laser From Times staff and wire reports
Thousand Oaks : Work to Close 3 On-Ramps Briefly JEFF McDONALD
FULLERTON : Council Agrees to Hike Paramedic Service Fees MIMI KO CRUZ
South Bay : ROUGH WATERS
Valleywide : City Approves $200 Fee to Trap Coyotes HUGO MARTIN
Competing Welfare Plans: Is Goodwill Too Much to Ask? : Presidential ambitions complicate the already difficult task of reform
Westside : NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
VENTURA : Hearing Delayed for Juvenile Hall Guard PAUL ELIAS
Skyscraper Chutists Enter Pleas
BREA : No Layoffs in Lean 1995-96 City Budget JOHN POPE
Westside : BALLONA BATTLE
State Budget Spares County Big Setbacks, Officials Say : Finance: Area representatives say the best news is that Sacramento did not take additional property tax revenues from local governments. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Man Acting as Own Attorney Convicted : Trial: Ty Clayton is quickly found guilty of stealing a dog. Proceedings appeared to bore the jurors and frustrate the judge. Ex-felon faces possible life sentence under 'three strikes' law. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Scavengers' Other Collection: Citations
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Supervisors Struggle With Fragile Plan : Health care: Antelope Valley Hospital threatens to void pact as board increases reliance on private providers. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : CROSSING GUARDS
Dog Leaps Into Spotlight After Ordeal, Finds Plenty of Friends
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Study Finds Hot Weather Linked to Drop in Birth Rate From Times staff and wire reports
Bankruptcy Puts Damper on Donations : Politics: Campaign reports show but one gift--from county lobbyist--for two supervisors blamed by public for crisis. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Ponders Bid by Newport Beach to Drill for Water DEBRA CANO
Youth Charged in Attack on Elderly Woman JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Posts Minuscule Gain in Property Values TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$10,000 Amgen Gift to Help Fund Cal Lutheran Lecture Series : Education: Biotechnology firm will co-sponsor talks on genetics research. University hopes for more partnerships. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN CLEMENTE : Middle-Aged Man Robs Bank of $2,200
2 Get Long Prison Terms for Killing Man, Burning Body ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : "POCAHONTAS" MEETS THE PIRATES
Council Foe of Fiscal Waste Charges City for Parking, Insurance : Finances: Wachs is the only elected official to claim the perks. He defends them as related to his job and says the controller's office approved them. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : Recycling Will Fund Program for Elderly DAVID E. BRADY
BREA : Youth Theater to Present 'Wizard of Oz'
Recalling Wartime on Home Front : History: Exhibit looks back on local life 50 years ago, when the city was united in patriotic effort. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : TRIP POSTPONED
Tap Water Restored to Beachfront Communities STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel Valley : Just in Time for School: Anti-Truancy Law
MOORPARK : Man Arrested After 3-Hour Standoff TRACY WILSON
Sylmar : Neighbors to Decide Fate of Alley Oasis ERIC SLATER
Cooler Days in Little Saigon : Political tensions fade, but not memories of an old murder
OXNARD : Police Plan Memorial Golf Tournament ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Strategy to Reduce Traffic Noise Devised FRANK MESSINA
Kenneth Claypool, 96, Dies; Orange Pioneer, Civic Activist LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Visit to a Psychic to Get a Clue Ann W. O'Neill
Man Convicted of Murder in '92 Death of Millionaire : Trial: Defendant admitted kidnaping girlfriend's 90-year-old father and putting him in car trunk, where he died. He faces life in prison. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Hueneme OKs Blueprint for Reuse of Navy-Owned Land : Redevelopment: Task force's report outlines possible recreational, educational and business uses for 33-acre parcel city expects to receive in a transfer next year. ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School to Merge Counselors, Deans : Education: Glendale High's plan to combine duties is intended to increase advisers' time with students. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seeking the Magic Bullet : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Once thinking they were on the brink of predicting quakes, scientists know they have a way to go. LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Activists Oppose Tentative Horno Plans FRANK MESSINA
Narration Stars for Blind Moviegoers : Entertainment: Newly developed 'TheatreVision' provides descriptive soundtracks and headphones for the visually impaired. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glasser on the '50s and '90s
San Fernando Valley : Alleyway Gardener Now Faces Eviction
Sherman Oaks : Bodybuilder Gives Burn Center a Lift DAVID E. BRADY
Survival List : 16 Plants Found Only on Channel Islands Nominated as Endangered Species JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wachs Bills the City for Parking, Car Insurance : Government: Waste-cutting councilman enjoys perks colleagues aren't aware of, which he says are related to his job. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second-Chance Scholars Get a Rung Up on College Education : Learning: Ladders of Hope gives needy black teen-agers four-year scholarships. Despite weak high school grades, they show something extra. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Woman Killed in Pearblossom Highway Wreck
COSTA MESA : Neighborhood Ready for Beautification HOPE HAMASHIGE
'Star Trek' Actor Testifies in Civil Rights Suit Against LAPD
OXNARD : City Buys a Big New Graffiti Fighter ERIC WAHLGREN
Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake in Yard
ANAHEIM : City Helicopter Detail Celebrates 25th Year ALAN EYERLY
Federal Agents Arrest 2 Men, Seize 3 Pounds of Heroin : Narcotics: DEA says busts in Santa Ana, Anaheim come three months into an undercover operation aimed at trafficking corridor from Mexico to the Southland. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima : 2 Men Who Died in Plane Crash Identified JULIE TAMAKI
Man Convicted of 1992 Murder of Millionaire : Courts: Nonagenarian Louie Molduf asphyxiated in the trunk of Anthony West's car, then was dumped at a grade school. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Slaying Called Gang-Related : Tragedy: Men were shot while others marched against violence a mile away. Police have no motive yet. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Bay : SPLISH SPLASH
NEWPORT BEACH : Dog Owners Want Thieves Hounded HOLLY J. WAGNER
Obituaries : * Charles Harrell Major; Engineering Contractor
Father Who Left 2 Children Alone in Car Is Sentenced ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Attraction : Circus Lovers Gather to Cheer as Elephants, Zebras and Other Beasts Parade Off to the Big Top PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Boy, 3, Hospitalized After Being Bitten by Rattlesnake
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : A Life of Dedication Adds Up ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Planners OK Helipad, Parking Structure STEPHANIE BROMMER
America's Unchristian Beginnings : Founding Fathers: Most, despite preachings of our pious right, were deists who rejected the divinity of Jesus. STEVEN MORRIS, Steven Morris is a professor of physics at Los Angeles Harbor College and a member of Los Angeles-based Atheists United. and
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Junior Lifeguard Site Update Is in Works DEBRA CANO
MOORPARK : Council Gives City Manager 2.5% Raise SCOTT HADLY
Actress Seeks to Curb Lawyers' Comments in Extortion Case
A Lesson in Giving : Two teachers pitch in with their own money to build a computer lab for their students. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Carrying Assault Rifles Rob Downtown Jewelry Store
Councilman Questions Colleague's Police Job : Anaheim: Lou Lopez is 'serving two masters' by being on both the council and the force, Frank Feldhaus says. Lopez says he doesn't see a problem. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge : Japanese Visitors Seek Ideas on Quake Aid FRANK MANNING
His Own Waterworld : Stephen Moe Keeps Lake Balboa's Reclaimed Water Safe for Wildlife BORIS YARO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Coming of Age : Reconstituted Gypsy Trash Proves That Some Things Really Do Improve With Time MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miyori, Park to Appear at Women's Day Benefit
Orange County Top 10
MUSIC REVIEW : Maestra Edwards: Good News on Bowl's Podium MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : 'Gauguin' Show Doesn't Quite Capture Revolution CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
He's Had Enough of 'Sold-Out' TV News STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q & A with PATRICK STEWART : Taking On a 'Star'-Shattering Role JAMES GRANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Concerto Ties This Pianist to His Past : Music: Xiang-Dong Kong will play Rachmaninoff's Second tonight at the Bowl. The piece serves as a sentimental link to his mentor and homeland. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walter Norris Takes New Paths to Old Favorites BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Entertainment Upheaval : PEOPLE : Time Warner Fires Music Exec Melvyn Lewinter CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : Countries Split by International Banana Brouhaha : Trade: Plantations in Latin America struggle to survive under EU import quotas. United States has launched probe. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Shuts Doors, Stops Interest Payments : Finance: Police field calls from nervous holders of notes issued by Newport Pacific, whose founder had a role in a scandal that unseated O.C. supervisor. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
FHP Forecasts Disappointment for 4th Quarter : Health: Instead of 50 cents a share for period ended June 30, the O.C.-based HMO projects about 23 to 27 cents a share. BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dollar Rises to 90.95 Yen on Surprise News : Currency: Japan announces measures to encourage Japanese investment overseas. Two central banks make big dollar buys. JAMES GERSTENZANG and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Health Care Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Schultz Named as Manager of Spa at South Coast Plaza
Economy Didn't Exactly Swoon In June : Growth: New home sales were up, and a key government gauge broke a four-month losing streak. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Blow Early Gain; Yields Fall From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment Upheaval : Merger Mania More High Politics Than High Tech JONATHAN WEBER
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Anaheim's Safeguard Health Reports Record Revenue
Fed Chief Backs Broader Powers for Thrifts From Associated Press
Entertainment Upheaval : STATIONS : Lure of Big Profits Has Buyers Paying Top Dollar for TV and Radio Outlets THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alliance Coastal Sues GE Capital Over Credit Card Marketing
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wherehouse Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection : Retailing: Competition and a heavy debt load are double whammy for music and video chain. REBECCA MOWBRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Firms Express Interest in Buying O.C.'s Airport : Transit: Private owner-operators say they'd jump at the chance to take over John Wayne facility--if only it were for sale. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCI Will Cut 3,000 Jobs in Restructuring From Reuters
Times Mirror Names Zimbalist to Head Magazines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Adjust Your Grip and Beware of Bugs From Reuters
Rockwell, Lockheed Team Up : Aerospace: Joint venture to bid on shuttle contract could mean job cuts, they say. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment Upheaval : Prime-Time Players : NEXT TO GO? : Might NBC Make a Mega-Deal of Its Own? Speculation Runs Rife SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment Upheaval : CREATIVE SCENE : Mergers Raise Producers' Hope, Fear : Broadcasting: Independent program creators see boon at CBS but are wary of Disney's in-house role at ABC. DANIEL HOWARD CERONE and JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Peddling Innovation at Cannondale Bicycles : Recreation: An emphasis on the high-end specialty market has put sales of the company's bikes on a roll. LISA MARIE PANE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Blows Early Gain; Dollar Up From Bloomberg Business News
Executive Travel : How to Keep Your Message From Getting Lost in the Translation CAROL SMITH
Unseemly Row Results as PR Execs Split From Firm : Relations: Assault and theft charges are hurled as suit and countersuit follow creation of a new company. From Bloomberg Business News
Entertainment Upheaval : NEXT STEP : With a Television Network in Its Cap, What'll Disney Buy Next? KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
NEWS : Agriculture Chief Taking Tougher Stance on Regulation DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Dates CHARLES PERRY
Everywhere SYLVIA THOMPSON
Collectible You
BITES : Whooooeee! Alright ! CHARLES PERRY
Meet Generation X.O. JONATHAN GOLD
The Grill of Your Dreams ABBY MANDEL
Spain's Undiscovered Revolution DAN BERGER
Stock Fruit RUSS PARSONS
Pizza Lovers: Can You Top This? MARION CUNNINGHAM
FINDS : Fudge: Always and Forever KATHIE JENKINS
COVER STORY : Pork Memories : When grandma is the Filipino master of pork, true kid happiness is a pig roast at Uncle Ding's LYNDA BARRY, Barry, a playwright, cartoonist and a fiction writer, is trying to beat the heat in Illinois
Favorites from Tom O'Shanter . . . and Hamburger Hamlet ROSE DOSTI
The Soup Solution MAYI BRADY
How Greek Was My Oregano SYLVIA THOMPSON
Stretching (Potato) Salad Days Into a Week RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
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