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What happened on August 17, 1995
NEWS
Lasting Style That's All Too Reel By Betty Goodwin
STRUGGLING TO PROTECT CHILDREN : A CASE STUDY : Learning to Parent : A Volunteer's Visits Help Turn a Family's Troubled Home Life Around By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STRUGGLING TO PROTECT CHILDREN : The Front Lines : Fight Against Child Abuse in Orange County Begins With a Phone Call By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welcome to . . . the Thin Nation : Someday, a magic pill may make us all fat-free. Problem solved? Don't bet on it. We'll find something else we don't like about ourselves--that's just the way we are. By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Mouth That Roared : Politics: No one attracts controversy and scandal quite like Alfonse D'Amato. But you won't get any of that in his new book. What you \o7 will \f7 get in 'Power, Pasta and Politics' is the senator settling scores with anyone who's given him grief. By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BY DESIGN : Worlds Away From Plaid By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : A Lavish Show : The guy who gave Garbo her look also made extraordinary clothes for ordinary women. Now, they're museum pieces. By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
54 HOURS: A Guide to Recreational Events Between 6 p.m. Friday and Midnight Sunday : Really, It's OK to Eat and Run Here By Laurie K. Schenden
STRUGGLING TO PROTECT CHILDREN : When Abuse Goes Public By Dennis Mclellan
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Fathers, Sons and a Brief Insight Into the Male Psyche : BIG AS LIFE: Stories About Men \o7 by Rand Richards Cooper\f7 ; Dial Press $21.95, 336 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Revisionist Casts FDR as a Manipulator : HARD BARGAIN: How FDR Twisted Churchill's Arm, Evaded the Law, and Changed the Role of the American President \o7 by Robert Shogan\f7 ; Scribner $24, 320 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Croatian Victory in Krajina Region
O.C. Conviction Rate
Nuclear Tests
Freeing the World of Nuclear Arms
Whitewater Hearings
Credit Card Fraud
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Human Milk Component Kills Cancer Cells, Research Finds \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Seed Money : California Genetics Firm Creates What May Be the South's Latest Cash Crop By Edith Stanley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Design Changes in Space Shuttle Cut Failure Risk, Analysis Says \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Early AZT Treatment Doesn't Help Fight Off AIDS, Study Says \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Drug May Help Curb Binge Eating, 2 Studies Suggest \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Austral Sighting A flight crew for Aerolineas...
NO PLACE LIKE HOME: In its annual list of the best places... By Gregory W. Griggs
NEWS ANALYSIS : Fuhrman Tapes: Sound and Fury, or Far More? By Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Plan's Variations Draw Fire : Bankruptcy: Wilson spokesman says board was to devise single recovery scheme, not options for legislators. Vasquez says this will yet happen. By Eric Bailey and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
KIDS AT RISK: The number of reports alleging child abuse... By Sarah Klein and Dennis Mclellan and Jan Herman
Orangewood Auditor Won't Release Report By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Iraq on Road to Nowhere? : Army deserters rob travelers. Villagers offer their daughters for sale. Foreign truckers with a window on the politically troubled nation say people have been reduced to banditry amid the chaos. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bones of New Human Ancestor Found in Africa By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Stealth Lobbying Kills Secondary Smoke Proposal By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balkan War Rages Despite New Talks By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP's Use of Recall Sparks Debate in Central Valley : Politics: Costly effort targets Democrat Mike Machado. But some Republican voters say the tactic is unfair. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AF Officer Feels 'Betrayed' in Iraq Friendly-Fire Case : Military: Capt. Jim Wang was cleared by a court-martial but punished by Pentagon. He is bitter at losing his career. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Privatizing Hospitals: a Simple Cure? By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Drop Bid to Seek Ito's Ouster From Trial : Simpson trial: Inside court, attorneys trade bitter accusations, and outside, Goldman family angrily denounces defense team over Fuhrman tapes. By Jim Newton and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Privatizing Hospitals: a Simple Cure? : Health: L.A. County is being urged to emulate Orange County, but officials here say selling or contracting out facilities is far from a panacea. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Budget Tricks Do a Vanishing Act By George Skelton
Lungren Praises U.S. Pledge to Crack Down on Tribal Casinos : Gambling: Court ruling targets slot machines. But attorney general says another decision hurts state oversight of card clubs. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Assails Process for Picking UC Chief : Education: Lieutenant governor is among regents who criticize search panel's secretive work. He plans to support nominee. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
'Motor Voter' Registrants Near 100,000 : Government: State official is encouraged by results from first 45 days of new law. But critic says number is low. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condor 'Preschool' Teaches Fear : Wildlife: Biologists are trying new tactic of letting chicks be raised by parents for a few months, then transporting them to a facility where they learn to fear humans. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police-Student Battle Continues in S. Korea \o7 Associated Press\f7
As Kidnaping Crisis Goes On, Indian Officials Cling to Hope : Kashmir: Execution deadline for four captive Westerners passes without a deal with abductors. Merchants shut down to protest earlier slaying. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechens Begin Fulfilling Pact With Russia by Disarming By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Conducts Test of Nuclear Bomb \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Legendary motorcycle rally takes a new turn : Swelling crowds, money and merchandising have tamed the once-wild South Dakota event. Many welcome the change, but others miss the outlaw bikers. By Bill Harlan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New POW Allegations Rock Israeli Army By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Survey Hikes Estimate of Rapes in U.S. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hurricane Felix Weakens Off North Carolina Coast : Weather: The storm system is not gaining any strength from warm waters. Predictions on when it will hit land is now anybody's guess. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colombia Leader Imposes State of Emergency \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Administration to Fight Plans to Curb Poor's Tax Break : Deficit: Treasury chief says Clinton is a passionate proponent of the earned income credit. GOP budget cutters cite widespread fraud in the program. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Taiwan Politician Stabs Self to Prove Innocence \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Packwood Vows to 'Fight Fire With Fire' on Sex Allegations \o7 Associated Press\f7
French Tourist Swept to Death Over Yosemite Park Waterfall \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Truck Crushes Van, Killing Two People \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kansan Is Crowned New Miss Teen USA \o7 Associated Press\f7
Suit Cites 21 Hospitals for False Billing : Law: Medicare fraud is alleged in whistle-blower filing. Institutions, including 5 in California, charged for experimental devices, complaint says. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marty Paich; Arranger, Composer, Producer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oveta Hobby; WAC Chief, HEW Secretary \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
John Cameron Swayze, 89; TV Newscaster \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : 'This Is Not . . . the Fuhrman Trial' : Courts: Victim's family angrily declares that Simpson's lawyers have diverted attention from case's central focus. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Currents of Emotion Amid the Tumult By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
13 Held in Slayings at Colombian Dance Hall \o7 Reuters\f7
Democrat Bradley Says He'll Leave Senate : Politics: Many thought the former basketball star had White House potential. Decision to step down after third term strengthens GOP hand. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citadel to Send Ill Faulkner to Hospital for Tests \o7 From Associated Press\f7
FAMILY-FRIENDLY : A Bigger Pierfest This Year Offers More Games and Races for Children By Corinne Flocken
THEATER : A TALE FOR TWO : 'Jekyll & Hyde' Deals in Pairs, Onstage and Off By Jan Herman, \o7 Jan Herman covers theater for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Magic, Big Cats and Feets of Skill at Circus By Rose Apodaca Jones, \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition\f7
POP : Their Mission: A Refined, Gentler Kind of Rock By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
In-Line Skaters Get Set to Roll Out Some High-Flying Moves By Rick Vanderknyff, \f7 and \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
OC Fans' Choices
On the Waterfront (NR) Marlon Brando in one of his most... By Mark Chalon Smith
'Minds': School Tale as About as Exciting as Study Hall By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
Wine Taste, Talk at Villa Nova; More to Come By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Fax, (714) 966-7790; phone, (714) 966-7700. \f7
Five Cheers for a Prime Experience : The Best of Beefy Old England at Five Crowns By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Valley Parenting : Allowing for a Wardrobe : Some parents and teen-agers find that a clothing allowance solves difficult shopping problems. By Roslyn Rozbruch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Roslyn Rozbruch is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Valley Parenting : SHOW BIZ : Balancing Act : For young performers, finding an equilibrium between work and play is paramount. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene writes regularly for The Times\f7
Valley Parenting : Back-to-School Quake Kits : Emergency packages for students are an idea whose time has come--with the hope they'll never be used. By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Parenting : Fitting In Free Time : Educators warn that too many child enrichment classes may lead to burnout. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Commitment to County's Culture By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : TRIBUTE : Celebrity Show to Honor Ray Bradbury By Jeff Meyers
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : ARTIST'S SHOWCASE : Shark-Tooth Jewelry Is Doing Swimmingly By Elena Jarvis
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : BENEFIT CONCERT : The Beat Goes On in Fight Against AIDS By Bill Locey
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : JAZZ GREAT : Spoon Doles Out Music With a History By Josef Woodard
'It's Equal Parts Talent, Diligence and Dumb Luck' : Singer-songwriter Bill Coffey reflects on the successes of the past and his upcoming CD. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bradbury Birthday Bash Will Benefit Library : Proceeds from the event honoring the science fiction writer's 75th year will aid the Thousand Oaks facility. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Step in the Right Direction : The decision by Channel Islands Ballet to stage its own 'Nutcracker' production may help sow fertile fields of dance in the county. By Maja Radevich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 2 Plays Explore the Stories of Sisters' Lives : Historical detail and character propel the dramas about the rural Irish family in 'Lughnasa' and the pioneer 'Quilters.' By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Couple Combines Their Talents for Ojai Show : Guitarist Robben Ford will perform a 'Whitman's Sampler' of songs with his wife, singer Anne Kerry Ford. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Wine-Tasting Focus of Upcoming Area Events : Acoustic guitar, Lyle Lovett, student musicians and creating paintings quickly are among other entertainment options. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Style Equals Attitude, but Not for Columnist : It's best for a writer on the latest thing not to be caught wearing her oldest blouse. By Ann Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fair Features Variety of Traditional Music : There's home-grown talent and different settings for it, including Porker Flat, where the Top 40 will precede the chili cook-off. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Ray of Sunshine on Subject of Electric Bills : A new law will allow residents to juice up their own air conditioners and sell excess power to Edison. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Slime Enough for All at Nickelodeon Show : It's noisy, wild and crazy and involves both parents and children from the audience in silly, messy games. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Greenbelt Shared by Wildlife, Bicyclists and Wedding Parties : Bubbling Springs Recreation Corridor in Port Hueneme is a peaceful, landscaped walkway that meanders to the ocean. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Finding Your Way to Simple Mexican Food : Meaty and moist tamales as well as green enchiladas are standouts at Somis Market and Cafe. By David Goldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gilroy? Who needs Gilroy? The city's renowned garlic... By Leo Smith
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC REVIEW : Not-So-Little Night Music at the Bowl By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Orange County Top 10
Lollapalooza organizer Perry Farrell and his band Porno...
TELEVISION Tawny Little Moving: Tawny Little is the latest... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Raw Talent Needs Time on Range By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Grigorov's Timeless Concert Gives Jazz a Refreshing Twist By Don Heckman
CLUB REVIEW : Hollywood Grand Could Give Other Venues Competition By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Harper Takes House of Blues Crowd on Eclectic Journey By Steve Appleford
'Where's Brian?' Is the (Bay) Watch Word : Pop music: The elusive Beach Boy is a no-show for shoot; the question is will he be at the Cerritos Center tonight. By Jess Bravin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposed NEA Cuts Spur New Strategies : Funding: While the House and Senate must still resolve differences, arts community is preparing for a leaner endowment. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tasty Dishes on Fall Menu : The Coming Movie Season Promises Wide Variety, From a Big-Screen Musical to Another From Sly to High-Tech Suspense By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Out of the Mouth of a Babe: Heavenly Music : Artistry: Brody Buster is only 10, but B.B. King calls him 'one of the greatest harmonica players of all time.' By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Mexico GDP Plummets in 2nd Quarter From Times Wire Services
Dollar Makes More Gains; Stocks Mixed : Wall Street: Greenback surpasses previous day's yen and mark exchange rates. Bond prices rise. From Times Wire Services
Card Aims to Replace That Pocket Change : Finance: Company is being formed to push new cashless purchasing concept. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Plunges Into Recession in 2nd Quarter : Economies: GDP for period shrinks 10.5%, far more than government had predicted. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turner Board Reported Set to Discuss CBS Bid By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showdown Looms on Knickerbocker Stock : Trading: In a classic case of a 'short squeeze,' sellers scramble to recover from bets that the share price would fall. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : The Buck Hops Here : Currency: Its sharp rally reflects a fundamental shift in traders' view of the dollar and the world economy. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Top Managers Get 51% of Fidelity Shares From Reuters
DreamWorks, Hasbro Form Toy Venture From Reuters
MetLife to Merge With Boston Firm : Insurance: New England Mutual deal called a record. From Associated Press
Zell, Disney Seeking Rockefeller Center By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search Tool of the Future? Librarians By Gary Chapman, Gary Chapman is the director of the 21st Century Project at the University of Texas at Austin
Dollar Makes More Gains; Stocks Mixed : Wall Street: Greenback's streamroller lifts some foreign stock markets but causes Dow index to slip again. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Airlines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Scams Are Target of FTC Rules : Consumers: Tele- marketers will be restricted in how and when they can make calls. From Bloomberg Business News
Your Money : Q & A : Stronger Dollar Carries More Purchasing Power--and Worries : Currency: Travelers and consumers will benefit. But large U.S. multinational companies and some investors could suffer losses. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Jobless Rate Up: Britain's unemployment rate hit... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Travel Costs to Rise 5% in '96, Study Says From Bloomberg Business News
Alaska Airlines Joins Ticketless Revolution By Carol Smith
International Business : Caribbean Leaders Gather for Summit on Establishing Free-Trade Bloc : Commerce: Transportation, tourism will also be discussed. Invitation to Cuba keeps U.S. territories from attending. From Reuters
Global Markets and Economic Update
Russian Grain Harvest May Drop 40%: Because of poor crops... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Fraud Office to Question Ex-Trader: Britain's Serious... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
O.C. Retailers Have Best 1st Quarter in 5 Years : Spending: Taxable sales totaled $6.85 billion, up 5.6% from the first three months of 1994, preliminary figures show. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knickerbocker Stock Headed for Showdown : Trading: In a classic 'short squeeze,' sellers scramble to recover from bets that the O.C. firm's share price would fall. At least one brokerage demands return of borrowed shares. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convention Center Needs a Face Lift, Survey Finds : Tourism: Study says Anaheim complex must expand dramatically or fall behind its competitors. By Greg Hernandez and Alan Eyerly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Files Action to Revoke Tobin Real Estate License By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helionetics Will Leave Irvine Headquarters, Reduce Holdings By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Plan OKd for Waterfront Hilton : Finance: Huntington Beach hotel owners reach agreement with lender, builder and 300 creditors. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cimco Founder to Remain as President, Chief Executive : Management: He says he'll stay on to ensure stability in wake of investors' interest in acquiring Costa Mesa firm. By Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western National Group Names Property Management President
A Tale of 300 Cities
FOOD
NEWS ANALYSIS : White House Pushes for Meat Testing By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BITES : Cream Update By Charles Perry
Proof Is in the Custard By Marion Cunningham
Pie Crusts By Joan Drake
BLT . . . in a Bowl By Bev Bennett
(Sweet) Smoking Allowed Here By Steven Raichlen
Meat on a Stick : Of Skewer Events in the Shish Kebab Zone By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even Cake Gets Skewered By Charles Perry
Kitchen Tip
Creamy Fusilli Deal By Rose Dosti
Bred to Be Red By Russ Parsons
Pack a Lox Brunch By Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Shelf-ish Reasons
Joe Knows What's Hot By Kathie Jenkins
Gimme a B, Gimme an L By Jonathan Gold
Yum Scum By Charles Perry
BOOKS : Crossing the Continent With the Authentic Cafe By Rose Dosti
These Grapes Are NOT for the Birds By Dan Berger
Light, Lazy, Luscious By Russ Parsons, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Quake Is History, Debris Isn't : National insurance system could be an answer
Death Lurking Underfoot : International meeting will address the intractable problem of land mines
GOVERNMENT WATCH : Flying High
For FBI, the Stains Remain : Idaho case raises doubt about Freeh's ability to renew agency image
Crimes Against Women Get Slaps Against Wrists : Sports: Tyson's prison term is an aberration in jock culture. By Jeffrey Benedict and Alan Klein, \o7 Jeffrey Benedict is a lecturer in sociology and Alan Klein is a sports anthropologist at Northeastern University in Boston. They are writing a book on the sports subculture and the use of the consent defense by athletes charged with rape. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON GANGS : \o7 La Vida Loca: \f7 Crazy Life, Crazy Death : How can we be hopeful for young men whose lives are marginalized by the fatalistic mentality of barrio warfare? By Carlos A. Chavez and Antonio H. Rodriguez, \o7 Carlos A. Chavez is director of community and public relations at Occidental College; the opinions expressed here are his own. Antonio H. Rodriguez is a civil rights attorney in Los Angeles. \f7
Religious Right Deserves Its Turn at Table : The alliance of liberal religious leaders and secular leftists bred today's crises. By Ernest W. Lefever, \f7 and \o7 Ernest W. Lefever is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Options, No Answers
Housekeeper, 4 Dogs Flee as Fire Chars Home in Huntington Beach : Blaze: Flames start in the garage and spread quickly after feeding off cars' gasoline. Extensive damage is estimated at $200,000. By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Throwaway Kids' : Youth Shelter Works to Set Up a House for Teen-Agers With No Home By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Accused of Posing as Army General By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly Half of County's Nursing Homes Fined : Health: Inspectors credit enforcement changes for increased number of citations. Thirty-eight of county's 83 facilities paid $222,750 in penalties, the state's third highest total. Some violations were minor. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sensors to Help Find High-Polluting Cars : Environment: Roadside devices use an infrared beam to gauge emissions. Worst offenders could be pulled over or receive notices. By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Ruling by Jury Blasts Policies of Sheriff's Dept. : Court: Panel cites indifference to citizens' rights, ending lengthy trial over party-goers' arrests. Several jurors express dismay at deputies' conduct. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Tells Jury He Was Not Involved in Slaying : Court: He describes a day of drinking but testifies he was not the last person with Van Nuys woman who was killed in 1988. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Surfers Convicted of Battering Third During Contest : Court: Animosities among the sport's factions were spotlighted during two-week Malibu trial. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavenly Harmony : L.A. Convention Center Resounds With Songs of Salvation as Gospel Music Workshop of America Holds Annual Convention By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Library Could Open in 8 to 24 Months : Public works: Lake View Terrace branch could be acquired, or built using fast-track system, officials say. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Well Plan Proceeds Without Approval By Holly J. Wagner
Colleges : Campus scene : FULLERTON : Teacher of Teachers Is Teacher of the Year By Hope Hamashige
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council OKs Business in Historic Homes By Jeff Bean
NEWPORT BEACH : Man Breaks Through Window to Put Out Fire By Tina Nguyen
LAKE FOREST : Officials Won't OK Fence Between Parks By Frank Messina
BREA : Developer Reduces Plan Again By John Pope
Colleges : Campus scene : COSTA MESA : Some Students Just Never Want to Leave By Hope Hamashige
COSTA MESA : Second Bank Robbed on Harbor Boulevard By Tina Nguyen
ANAHEIM : Council Backs Most Restrictions on Mr. J's By Alan Eyerly
LA PALMA : New City Manager Keen Takes Over in September By Bill Billiter
BUENA PARK : Motel Inspections Helped, Council Told By Lesley Wright
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pierfest Relocated Away From Namesake By Debra Cano
ORANGE : Planners See Renewed Katella Avenue By Lesley Wright
Countywide : Group Seeks Compromise Recovery Plan By Shelby Grad
Valleywide : Maccabi Games Unite Young Jewish Athletes By David E. Brady
Van Nuys : 2 Injured in Crash With Police Cruiser By Nicholas Riccardi
Chatsworth : Neighborhood Watch Pancake Breakfast By Stephanie Stassel
Sherman Oaks : Groups Begin LAPD Booster Campaign By Stephanie Stassel
Van Nuys : Man Sentenced for '72 Murder of In-Law By Lucille Renwick
Agoura Hills : 2 Government Critics Seek Council Seats By Frank Manning
Winnetka : Suspect in '94 Killing Arrested in Armenia By Nicholas Riccardi
Westlake Village : 4 Candidates File for 2 Council Seats By Frank Manning
A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT PEOPLE WHO MATTER : Learning and Love From 'Uncle Harvey' By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctor, 44, Found Dead at Home of Producer : Probe: Body discovered in pool house of Don Simpson. There are no signs of trauma, officials say. By Chuck Philips and Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Officials Indicate Support for L.A. Subway : Metro Rail: But transit chief warns MTA to step up oversight. Congressional funding decision nears. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspectors Find Remains Are Missing From Troubled Cemetery : Investigation: Officials examine records at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson as worried families gather. By Greg Krikorian and Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LA PALMA : Parents Orchestrate Band Room Repairs By Bill Billiter
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Land for Trees
Orange Man Guilty of Selling Bogus Health Insurance : Courts: Henry Hay, 63, faces possible 30-year sentence for marketing plans that left thousands without coverage and almost $6 million in unpaid bills. By Phuong Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Identify Charred Body By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles : Turning the Soil to Turn a Profit
Keeping Forgery in Check : Fraud Experts Take Aim at Bogus Bank Documents By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Convicted in Park Attacks : Courts: DNA evidence linked Canoga Park pair to crimes that terrified visitors. Jurors took three days to weigh testimony. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Appeals on Behalf of Antonovich : Court: Jury levied $1.2-million judgment against supervisor in 1993 over phone call made to judge in 1988. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Says He Did Not Kill Woman He Met at Bar in 1988
It isn't chicken feed: Donna Broussard of Marina del Rey... By Steve Harvey
Tibetan Monks Bring Tranquillity to the Mean Streets of Los Angeles : Holy men create a sand paintings about compassion in gangland areas. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision Delayed on Filing Charges Against Rodney King
Antonovich Lawyer Requests New Trial Over Phone Call
Lake Forest Man Drowns in Pool at His 40th Birthday Celebration
South Bay
Truck Fire Causes Huge Traffic Jam
San Fernando Valley : Games Teach Harmony Through Sports
Westside : Santa Monica Gets Higher Credit Rating
A Story to Cure Hollywood's Ills By Scott Harris
Ground Broken for Low-Income Seniors' Housing By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Bay : Bowen Goes On-Line With Finance Report
Southeast / Long Beach : City Gets $40-Million Loan for Waterfront
San Gabriel Valley : Error Could Block Covina Ballot Item
Southeast / Long Beach
Westside
San Fernando Valley
No Charges Filed in Fatal Stabbing
Heroin Seized; 3 Arrested in Home
Obituaries
Body Found on Road Identified
Park's Neighbors Get a Break on Labor Day Parking
GLENDALE / BURBANK : Council Extends Ban on Drive-Up Windows : Growth: Moratorium will continue 10 months while the city draws up new regulations for fast-food restaurants. By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Chief Faces Big Job in Filling Hospital Post : Personnel: The new agency director says he may reorganize management of the county facility and its seven satellite clinics. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condor Chick to Learn the Ways of the Wilds : Wildlife: The captive-bred, 3-month-old bird becomes third taken to refuge north of Fillmore in an effort to teach it to fear humans. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / VENTURA COUNTY : Millions of Dollars at Stake in November By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies Arrest Man, Seize Parkland Marijuana Plants By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY FAIR : All's Fair Again : Opening Day Draws Estimated 12,000 to Homey Fun of Annual County Festival By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting of Youth By Paul Elias
VENTURA : Repaired Street Reopens to Traffic By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Striking Union Gives OK to Repaving Road By Jeff Mcdonald
OJAI : Ideas, Volunteers Sought for Fiesta By Andrew D. Blechman
SIMI VALLEY : Police, Girls Compete in Basketball Benefit By Paul Elias
OXNARD : Wet Weather Dampens Crop of Dry Onions By David R. Baker
SIMI VALLEY : Man Takes 1st Step to Sue City in Shooting By Scott Hadly
OJAI : 2 Hospitalized in 20-Acre Brush Fire By Ira E. Stoll
VENTURA : Juvenile Hall Guard Denies Assault Charge By Paul Elias
Asthmatic Children to Attend Camp By Stephanie Brommer
Today at the Fair
Suspect Sought in 6 Local Bank Robberies By Ira E. Stoll
2 Rundown Homes Across From Moorpark City Hall to Be Demolished : Housing: Many of the remaining 12 low-income units may also have to be razed, spurring residents' fears. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Robert J. Roders; Plant Lover, Nursery Salesman
Crooner Tom Jones Gets Fans in a Lather at County Fair Concert : Entertainment: The wiggling Welsh heartthrob attracts lots of avid female admirers, some of them with reluctant husbands in tow. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Destiny Calls the Red Sox to a Big Fall By Alan Greenberg, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Chang Among Beaten in New Haven From Staff and Wire Reports
Seles Now Letting Her Game Do All the Grunting for Her : Tennis: She is quietly efficient in 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tauziat, who complained in 1992. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Hitter Also a Heavy Thinker By Jim Murray
It Turns Out Angels Can't Win Them All : Baseball: Season record against White Sox had reached 8-0 before rainy 9-2 loss. They're not satisfied with 6-3 trip. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valdes Has All the Right Stuff Against Cubs : Dodgers: He has career-high 11 strikeouts and no walks in 6-1 victory. Piazza, Wallach and Karros homer. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAT Trouble Means Bruins Lose a Recruit : College basketball: Tommy Prince of Dominguez has test invalidated. By Elliott Almond and Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TYSON VS. MCNEELEY : How Rocky Can It Get? : McNeeley Will Come Out Swinging Against Tyson By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCSA Hopes to Bowl Over NCAA : College football: Association will try today to get Big Orange Classic included in postseason lineup. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Winning Not Enough Now, Baby By Shav Glick
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Faces Two Gaping Holes By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Key Injury Comes Early This Year By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Dolphin Safety Confronts Reporter Associated Press
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Defeat Blades in Playoffs By Paul Mcleod
Agassi Wins, Chang Beaten at New Haven From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Alexander Last First-Rounder to Sign Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lachemann Not Ready to Talk Playoffs By Elliott Teaford
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bichette Comes to the Party and Has a Blast From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lachemann Not Ready to Talk Playoffs By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Baseball Fires Arbitrator Nicolau Times News Services
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Mondesi Changes Sliding Technique By Chris Baker
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Canseco Making Red Sox Even Tougher From Associated Press
Deceptive Practices : Prieto Played His Way Out of Cuba and Into the Major Leagues By Jennifer Frey, THE WASHINGTON POST
Even King Not Immune From Tyson Outburst By Tim Kawakami
Tigers Have Some Big League Plans for Nevin : Baseball: Former Titan expected to get a shot at making the major leagues after being traded from Houston to Detroit. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : First Thought Was Right One in Pacific Classic By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton's Noe in Second Place in Junior Golf
Stuntwoman Gets the Breaks While Riding Agitated Horses By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dunlap Doesn't Let Northridge Go South Again By Rick Schulte, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She Breaks Martial Law : Taekwondo: Despite custom and disapproving parents in her native Korea, Kim has risen to the top in a sport that traditionally was for men only. By Ethan Skolnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / MIKE HISERMAN : Bad Night May Lead to a Good Show for Coetzee By Mike Hiserman
Bullfrogs Take Two From Blades to Advance : Roller hockey: Anaheim ends three-game skid with 9-1 victory, then wins mini-game, 3-0. Round 2 starts Saturday at San Diego. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Billy Boat Makes Name for Himself in Midget Racing By Shav Glick
Burbank High Denies Filing Complaint Against Loyola
Kiptanui, Gebrselassie Set Distance Marks : Track and field: Kenyan is first to break eight minutes in steeplechase. Ethiopian breaks 5,000 record by 11 seconds. From Associated Press
Dissidents Still Trying to Kill NBA Union From Associated Press
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