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What happened on August 31, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. Album Review : Big Sandy and His Boys Fly Right and Swing 'West' By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : The Young Revitalizes Old at Bowl By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Shakespeare Orange County has announced a HOTTIX program...
Theater Reviews : Having the Folks Over for Sex : 'Us,' at the Fritz in San Diego, is a dark, provocative look at how our parents shape our relationships, especially the way we love. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Daring to Put Desire in Its Place: 'Under the Elms' : Modest company gives O'Neill's wise drama the power and passion it requires. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK Garcia Autopsy Results: Grateful Dead front man... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art will hold...
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Rushed, Careless Set From KRS-One By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
CLUB REVIEW : Velvet Room's the Latest Must-See Place By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : 'Action Station' Ends Up in Wrong Space By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 'Crew' Takes Off With Singular Banality By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Eccentricity Plus Creativity Find a Place at Akbar Grill : Talented chef Avinash Kapoor puts a distinctive spin on well-known Indian dishes. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : VIDEO GAMES : Virtual Boy a Blend of Familiar and Strange : Although hardware for the latest Nintendo offering is odd and cumbersome, the play action is big and loud. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend
Valley Weekend : THEATER : 'Neutrality' a Strong Depiction of Life in World War II Ireland By Ray Loynd
Valley Weekend : ART : Beatrice Wood, 102, Explores Erotic and Romantic in Drawings : Artist's 85 works--spanning 50 years--in CSUN show celebrate love, sex and relationships. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drat! Those Pesky Ideas : 'I'm Laaaaaa-zzzzzzy,' Kedric Robin Wolfe Says. But After a Four-Year Break, He's Back on Stage With a Lot to Say By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vives Has Music Lovers Swaying to New Latin Beat : Pop music: \o7 Vallenato, \f7 a Colombian folk rhythm, has moved into the Latin musical mainstream thanks to the artistic success of a former TV soap opera heartthrob. By Enrique Lopetegui, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Culver City Plan Bad for Artists, Architects By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
The Laws of Gravity Seem to Tug at Letterman : Television: What's the problem with 'Late Show'? Take a look at a night-by-night comparison with Leno. By Verne Gay, NEWSDAY
Johnson Heeded Urge to Go Wes : Jazz: The guitarist, who plays in Newport tonight, matches Montgomery's deliciously appealing style. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bob Weir's Post-Dead Life Goes to Ratdog : Pop music: With his new quartet and a new sound, former Jerry Garcia colleague says the show must go on. By Roger Catlin, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Orange County Top 10
California Institutions Receive Arts Grants
A Service That Brings the Shopping to You : Sideline Sales will bring high-end apparel, at 20% to 50% off retail, for perusal at your office or home. By Geri Cook, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : ROCKTALK : Stevie Ray Davis--a Driving Force on Blues Scene : You can catch the renowned slide guitarist in Agoura Hills while he's still willing to make the long commute. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Bill Locey, who writes regularly on rock 'n' roll, has survived the mosh pit and the local music scene for many years
Valley Weekend : FOR THE KIDS : Computer Course Puts the Future at Their Fingertips : Youths sign on to cyberspace with classes that dispense the basics as well as simulate company ownership and crime fighting. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SATURDAY / DANA'S WORLD You know him as the Church Lady...
Ventura County Weekend : MUSIC : Plimsouls Stage an Extended Encore : The antsy but precise musicians who seized the L.A. club scene in the early '80s are back--a dozen years older and deeper into the groove. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : A Hot Ticket for Dead Heads : Stunt Road once struggled with its act of Grateful Dead covers. But the band's popularity surged as fans try to keep the scene going after Jerry Garcia's death. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura County Weekend : OUTDOORS : Stunt Kites' Popularity on the Rise : The light, maneuverable crafts are dipping, diving and spinning their way into a recreation boom. By Ken Mcalpine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Renewing His Dedication to the Messages of the Blues : Veteran guitarist Arthur Adams, in his performances at B.B. King's venue, is focused on what he does best. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
For the Record
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : History's a Stew, as Are Lives and Loves of Those Caught in It : THE HIDING ROOM \o7 by Jonathan Wilson\f7 ; Viking $22.95, 262 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Sometimes, the Reality We Believe Is Not the Reality That Is By James Ricci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boulevard of Dreams : To know L.A. you need to know Wilshire, its uniquely Angeleno mix of grandeur and sheer trashiness. All 16 miles of it. By Leon Whiteson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION CURRICULUM : Back to Basics : An Education in Affordable Clothing for Students By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BY DESIGN : Rachel Really Gets Around By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Style's in Her Court : With Reebok's Help, Venus Williams Brings Teen Staples --Bra Tops and Denim--to Tennis By Denise Hamilton
BY DESIGN : A Working Woman's Woman : She tried selling couture but hated it. So Diane Von Furstenberg is sticking with affordable clothes for real women. By Adrienne M. Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dogging-It Days of Summer : No effort needs to go into dressing as vacation winds down. Until school starts, anything goes.
FASHION CURRICULUM : Be Blue to Your School : In their latest incarnation, loyal and versatile denim jeans turn back to the deep hues and natural fit of the '50s. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Party Country-Style Through Labor Day By Laurie K. Schenden
BOOK REIVEW / FICTION : British Officer, Jewish Refugee: A Wartime Love Affair : THE HIDING ROOM, \o7 by Jonathan Wilson\f7 ; Viking; $22.95, 262 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Drilling in Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Survey on Kurds
Independent Ticket
Windows '95
Wambaugh on Racism
Poverty
BACK IN ACTION: For four years, critically acclaimed... By Jeff Schnaufer
COULDA BEEN: President Clinton is winding up the longest... By Lynne Barnes
SAY WHAT? You can find a course on just about any subject... By Jerry Hicks and Jeff Bean and John Pope
Bank, Credit Union Fail; Japan Vows to Protect Depositors By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Combination May Offer Abortion Option : Medicine: New use of substances previously approved by FDA was 96% effective in early pregnancies, study finds. By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Turner's Zigzag Style Is a Merger of Maverick, Mogul By Elaine Dutka and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Customs Rejects Plan to Relax Border Checks By Craig Turner and Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'N-Word' the Focus of a Constant Debate : Slurs: The epithet has varying boundaries for blacks and whites. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Teaching Children to Watch TV : Screen sex and violence won't go away, some say, so youngsters must learn to see through stereotypes and special effects. New Mexico is first to require such classes as 'media lit' movement grows. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Widow Leads Atomic Exposure Suit By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEW ANALYSIS : Aim Is to Cripple Rebels if Future Strikes Needed By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure Is Mounting for Better Oversight of HMOs : Health: Several legislative measures are pending. Activists seek ombudsman, swift handling of grievances. By Michael A. Hiltzik and David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATO Continues Attacks, Vows to Lift Serb Threat : Bosnia: Alliance warplanes pound rebel positions in hopes of finally ending assaults on Sarajevo and other 'safe areas.' West also seeks to restore its credibility. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liz Taylor in Trial Separation
Soldiers, Families Sue Over Atomic Exposure : Courts: Class-action lawsuit seeks compensation, saying that VA's rules for benefits pose too great a hardship. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes Target Amendment on Prayer in Schools : Beliefs: Citing federal guidelines, activists and some religious leaders say a change in Constitution is unneeded. By Richard Lee Colvin and Larry B. Stammer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Work in Progress : Cal State Monterey Bay Marches to a New Beat at Former Army Base By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Thief's Alibi of Blindness \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Downsizing Wilson's Core Beliefs By George Skelton
James Hoffa to Run for Teamsters Post : Labor: Son of former president announces candidacy in election to be held later this year. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Palestinians Complicate U.S.-Syrian Maneuvering : Mideast: Washington warns Damascus about harboring terrorists. Yet nations want closer ties. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leg From Oklahoma Blast Was Black Woman's, Authorities Say By Richard A. Serrano and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
China's Women Pay Cost of Change : Rights: Economic reforms are allowing some females to prosper. But many others feel gains they made 20 years ago slipping away. By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Ordinance puts nudists in middle of lawsuit : Group asks court to overturn county's statute banning nakedness on Florida's Playalinda Beach. Conflicting rights are at issue. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : NATO RAIDS ON BOSNIA : Milosevic Takes Lead in Talks : Diplomacy: Rebels agree to let Serbian president speak for them. U.S. officials hope decision will smooth the way toward peace in the Balkans. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Denounces Strikes as Rift With West Widens By Carol J. Williams, TIMESSTAFF WRITER
Attacks Restore Atlantic Alliance Unity : Military: NATO powers who had clashed on Bosnia come together to support raids on Serbs. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego in Lead of HMO Revolution : Health care: Most enrollees are happy with plans. But activists, economists and doctors express ambivalence. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22 Women Start Course in Lieu of The Citadel \o7 From Reuters\f7
Clinton Ends Vacation With Golf, Meetings By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Put Tight Lid on Medicare Costs, Perot Urges Congress : Budget: Give program's beneficiaries incentives to check bills, he tells Senate panel. He calls for caution on radical changes. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Trains Stranded \o7 Associated Press\f7
African Bus Crash Kills 38 \o7 Reuters\f7
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Juror Wants Out; Ito Dissuades Him : Simpson case: The man changes his mind after being promised that trial will end next month, sources say. By Jim Newton and Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Standing Firm on Glove Issue : Despite Tapes, Fuhrman Could Not Have Planted Key Evidence, LAPD Says By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaker Sues Secretary of State in Attempt to Block Recall Campaign By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evelyn Wood; Pioneer in Speed Reading By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOAD PRINCES : Rockers of Wet Sprocket Are More Likely to Chase Ideals Than Trappings of Fame. By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
JAZZ : When Music Swings, Toes Will Tap By Bill Kohlhaase, \o7 Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Scenesters Take the Detour to Memphis By Rose Apodaca Jones, \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition\f7
Kick Up Some Dusk in Sunset Park Run By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff\f7
OC Fans' Choices
'A Walk in the Clouds' Takes In Some Memorable Scenery By Patrick Mott, \f7 and \o7 Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition.
The Man With One Red Shoe (PG) Tom Hanks is the man in... By Mark Chalon Smith
RESTAURANTS : Eat to Your Heart's Content at Daily's By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition\f7
A Maine Event for Labor Day 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
BUSINESS
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : NEWS ANALYSIS : Benefits of Merger Outweigh Risks By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Home Listing May Signal More Baldwin Woes : Estate: He is one of two brothers whose building firm is in bankruptcy. His Emerald Bay property is priced at $10 million. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dangerous Hours : Retail: All-night convenience store chains interview robbers, turn up lights and install cameras to deter crime. Some O.C. franchisees say it's not enough. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner - Turner Talks : HOLLYWOOD'S EARTHQUAKE : Merger Frenzy: The Time Is Extra Right By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Tickles 100 Yen; Blue Chips Edge Down From Times Wire Services
International Business : Arco Will Buy 7.99% Stake in Russian Oil Firm : Energy: $250-million investment in Lukoil will give L.A.-based company a share of vast Siberian reserves. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring Lethargy in Economy Less Than Thought : Indicators: Even with the upward revision, the performance was the weakest since the last quarter of 1991. From Reuters
Time Warner-Turner Talks : Not a Done Deal By Karen Kaplan
U.S. Loses Appeal in S&L Case : Thrifts: Court says government reneged on promises to industry. Ruling on Glenfed suit could cost U.S. billions. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner-Turner Talks : NEWS ANALYSIS : Some See a Bidding War for Turner By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Disneyland Cuts Residents a Break
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Judge Clears Way for Prudential Settlement : Securities: The $110-million class-action accord would benefit most of those not already covered by awards. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kemper Forced to Revise Plan to Spin Off Brokerage Unit From Bloomberg Business News
Restructuring Implant Fund Deadline Passes : Courts: Lawyers, manufacturers don't reach accord to replace initial $4.25-billion settlement. From Times Wire Services
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Boston Scientific Agrees to Buy Heart Technology : Acquisitions: The deal would broaden the product line of the maker of surgical devices. From Associated Press
Does Information Want to Be Free? Yes and No By Steve G. Steinberg, Steve G. Steinberg (steve@wired.com) is an editor at Wired magazine
Bundesbank Cuts Another Key Rate; Dollar Rises Against Mark From Associated Press
Florida School Again Tops Bargain Survey : Education: For the third year in a row, New College is rated the best value. In-state tuition is $2,066. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Tickles 100 Yen; Smaller Stocks Revive From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Time Warner-Turner Talks : A Summer of Duels and Deals
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : PROFILE: WILD CARD PLAYER : TCI's John Malone Must Weigh Pros and Cons of Deal By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : SHAREHOLDERS : Deal Could Further Dilute Value of Time Warner Stock By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : PROFILE: UNDER THE GUN : Levin's Bold Stroke Could Hand Him a Coup--or His Hat By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner-Turner Talks : Goodby Regulators, Hello Mergers By Karen Kaplan
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : NEWS ANALYSIS : STUDIOS : Out of the Spotlight, Another Synergy Looms By Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner -- Turner Talks : POLICY : Officials Say Merger Would Raise Few Legal Eyebrows By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investor Fear Over Rival Product Pushes Datum Shares Down 19% By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knickerbocker Up 37% on Word of Stock Split : Market: Rancho Santa Margarita firm's chairman says news may have lead short sellers to buy. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interpore Installs Stock Plan to Blunt Any Hostile Takeover
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Executive Travel : House Panel Weighs Revisions for Reporting On-Time Arrivals From Associated Press
International Business
Executive Travel : Interest in Language Courses Grows By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
Executive Travel : Travel Costs Up 4.1% in July; Air Fares Rose the Most, 7.9% From Bloomberg Business News
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Probe Launched Into Lockheed : Defense: A grand jury is investigating possible illegal payments made to win foreign contracts. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seagram's 2nd-Quarter Results Plunge : Earnings: The firm's net income falls 60% due to the sale of its DuPont stake to buy into MCA. From Times Wire Services
Diners Are Finishing Their Vegetables, Asking for More By Maggie Jackson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
SCENE : Sandalwood Nothings By Charles Perry
The Klebsiella Are Coming! The Klebsiella Are Coming! By Charles Perry
NEWS : State to Pace Team' Effort on Nutrition in U.S. Schools By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prime Time for Mendocino By Dan Berger Dan Berger..Dl: Philo, Calif.
It's Been Surreal By Bob Blumer
Beverages By Bob Blumer
Cooking for 6 to 12 People : Menu Selection By Bob Blumer
Tectonic Plates By Julianne Ryan
TOOLS : The Paper Chase By Charles Perry
Bench Mark By Charles Perry
Sizzling Chili, Chilling Souffle By Leila Cobo-hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prepare for Pears By Russ Parsons
Date Destiny By Charles Perry
The Way of the Lao By Jonathan Gold
An Odds-On Favorite By Rose Dosti
Pie Crust II: Roll It By Joan Drake
The Hot, the Cold and the Scrumptious By Marion Cunningham
Salad as Corny as a Summer's Day By Abby Mandel
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Hanging On : Families Say Closing County Coma Ward Would Be Death Sentence By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach May Switch to Mail Voting : Ballots: Council will decide next month whether to use new system in April election. Backers say plan would increase turnout and save money, but other cities have reported mixed results. By Jeff Leeds and John Cox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Adrift Without Ships : Closure of Landmark Westside Coffee Shop Saddens Many By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confusion After Second Vote on Mayor's Nominee By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Echo Fuhrman's Views of Torrance : Communities: Remark that city is 'the last middle-class white society around' rings true to some. But officials dispute charges of racism and cite town's reputation as a safe place. By Eric Slater and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some of the world's most promising examples of sustainable... By Nona Yates
Huge Interplanetary Dust Storm Bombards Spacecraft : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
The Dark Force : Physicists are trying to unravel gravity, the mysterious power that makes things fall and holds the solar system together. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Disinfectant for Medical, Dental Tools May Not Kill AIDS Virus : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Discovery of Eggs Is 1st Evidence Dinosaurs Nested at Seashore : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
High-Tech Heart Care Recipients Fared No Better, Studies Say : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Coroner Revises Data on Violent Deaths By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downtown Garment Plant Raided : Labor: State says unlicensed factory is linked to El Monte sweatshop. But no evidence of slave-like conditions is found. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Imparting the Love of Study to Parolees By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTA OKs Transfer of $50 Million to L.A. County
Hazardous Sites Task Force Urged : Toxics: Councilman Alarcon wants action on study showing minorities are more likely than whites to live near dumps and waste treatment plants. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Over Death Settled for $885,000 By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Liability Bill for Clothing Makers By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : MONEY MAKER
Central Los Angeles : DOCTOR FINED
Showing Visitors 'the Other' Los Angeles : Group tries to counteract images of crime and slums by emphasizing often- overlooked ethnic areas. By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Bernardino Jail Escapee Arrested by Inglewood Police
Central Los Angeles : Man Faces Charges Over Labor Protests
Not zoned for graffiti: Six months ago, we told you about... By Steve Harvey
Study Forecasts Major Cuts in Health Funds for County
Attorney, 12 Others Charged in Staged Accident Scheme
Westside : PARKING MADE EASY
Westside : MISSING GUN
South Bay : Industrial Park Rejects Nude Dancing Club's Bid
San Gabriel Valley : Council Likes 'Sin Tax' Plan
San Fernando Valley : Hospital Targets Low-Income Families With Prenatal Unit
Westside : No Mousing Around
Southeast/Long Beach : Student Search Rules OKd
An Educated Plea for 'Smaller Blobs' By Scott Harris
South Bay : TRASH TROUBLE
South Bay : ENVIROKIDS
San Gabriel Valley : OVER EAGER?
Southeast/Long Beach : MINDING THE STORE
San Fernando Valley : HOME AID
Playing the Numbers
Performance Counts : State should experiment with auditing technique that promises big savings
Change Awakens Along With NATO : Military and political initiatives shake Balkans situation
PLATFORM : Policing Perjury
Obituaries
Cold, Hard Cash : Ice Company's Business Heats Up With the Weather By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Acts to Bolster Aid for Homeless : Transition: Apartment building will augment city's two private shelters and help people return to mainstream life. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
President of Mission College to Step Down By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Van Nuys : Man Rescued From His Burning House By Nicholas Riccardi
Van Nuys : Friends, Strangers Help Accident Victim By Jocelyn Y. Stewart
Agoura Hills : Horse Show to Benefit Equestrian Center By Frank Manning
Calabasas : Members Sought for Teen Advisory Group By Stephanie Stassel
Studio City : Valley Man Is Head of City Fire Commission By Kay Hwangbo
Sherman Oaks : Beilenson to Speak to Seniors for Action By Stephanie Stassel
Northridge : Hospital Will Open Prenatal Center By David E. Brady
Toxic Waste Study Prompts Call for Task Force : Environment: Alarcon reacts to reports that disproportionate number of hazardous sites are in minority communities. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills Man Among 13 Charged in Fraud By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Weekend Not So Deadly as First Reported By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salesman Guilty of Fraud, Perjury : Courts: Police Commission president is surprised at the conviction of his friend and employee at Galpin Ford. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer Denies Guilt in Sex Case
Man Robs Bank and Eludes Police
Boy at Play Survives 2-Story Fall
Marchers Rally Against Layoff Plan by Nabisco By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Homicide Stuns Residents of Quiet Piru : Crime: Barrages of gunfire leave two dead and a town's peaceful ambience shattered. Detectives have no suspects or motives. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Storm Warning? : Business Up at Harbor Village but Debt Looms By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers Reading Night and Day to Save Poets' Haven By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Fear Fuhrman Tape Fallout : Law enforcement: Officials countywide say bias is not tolerated, but revelations may sow distrust in the community. By Joanna M. Miller and Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Group Studies Cost of Health Care Cutbacks By Carlos V. Lozano
Man Hit and Killed on Freeway Identified By Jeff Mcdonald
County OKs Switch in Health Insurance By Carlos V. Lozano
VENTURA : Driver Dies After Collision With Bus By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Crash in Forest Kills Pilot, Cameraman By Stephanie Brommer
FILLMORE : 2 Suspects Sought in Knifepoint Robbery By Stephanie Brommer
SANTA PAULA : Sign-Ups Begin for Adult Softball Teams By Christina Lima
Fund-Raising Party Will Benefit Children By Stephanie Brommer
PORT HUENEME : Del Monte Operating Out of New Terminal By Stephanie Brommer
THOUSAND OAKS : Donations Sought for Group's Garage Sale By Stephanie Brommer
THOUSAND OAKS : Habitat for Humanity Plans Charity Benefit By Joanna M. Miller
SIMI VALLEY : Planned Power Cut Affects 50 Homes By David R. Baker
CONEJO VALLEY : Food Bank Plans Weekend Collection By David R. Baker
SIMI VALLEY : Workers Pitch In for Slain Officer's Family By Carlos V. Lozano
Fatal Shooting of Theft Suspect Justified, Police Say : Violence: Officer says the man, suspected of stealing a pack of cigarettes, confronted him with a knife. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Appeals Ruling on McClain : Courts: Officials seek to put convicted rapist-murderer back on Death Row after a federal judge threw out his sentence last week. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : * John E. Silva; Professional Musician to Leading Legends
Landowner Guilty of Dumping in Ventura River : Environment: Jury agrees debris from clearing land and from a tree business altered channel's course. Penalty could be up to three years in prison. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Hospital Chief Foresees Money Woes By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Custom Captivity : Fullerton Jail Is Latest to Offer Relative Comfort--for a Price By Mimi Ko Cruz and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nixon Library Makes It Perfectly Clear to N.J. From a Times Staff Writer
Hitting Hazard : Courts: Couple say the threat from golf balls makes their home unmarketable. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Dodge Bullets to Chase Suspected Car Thieves : Crime: Police join Sears employees' pursuit in Buena Park. Two Long Beach teens are arrested. By Lee Romney and Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allen Attorney Sues to Block Recall Petition : Politics: Claim alleges improper wording could mislead voters. Speaker's foes scoff. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : School Budget Will Pay For New Computers By John Pope
Countywide : Shelter to Use Grant to Counsel Children By Mimi Ko Cruz
GARDEN GROVE : Council OKs Funds for Grove Theater Center
Volunteers By Lesley Wright
Countywide : Cooler Weather Ahead By John Pope
Anaheim : Volunteer Group Seeks Homes to Improve By Alan Eyerly
Countywide : WWII Veterans to Be Honored at OCC Event
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Youth Club Work Set to Resume By Debra Cano
GARDEN GROVE : Bond Sale Approved for Area Renewal By Holly J. Wagner
COSTA MESA : City Sues Coastal Inn Owner Over $46,000 in Taxes By Hope Hamashige
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : La Palma's Rancho Roots
SEAL BEACH : City Won't Help Pay for Business Survey By Holly J. Wagner
LOS ALAMITOS : Blinder Rack Required for Explicit Materials By Deborah Sullivan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Slips In After Closing to Rob Store
Newport Beach : Storytelling Programs for Children Offered
MISSION VIEJO : A Game Between Friends By Jeff Bean
DANA POINT : City Seeks 'at Risk' Historic Homes By Julie Fate Sullivan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Reservoir Roof Still Leaking After Repairs By Debra Cano
Sketch Expected Today of Man Who Shot Executive : Investigation: Newport Beach police still seek motive in point-blank attack. Neighborhood is tense but quiet as residents keep an eye out for unfamiliar vehicles. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Court Systems Have Extra Trying Times Ahead : Bankruptcy: Some say funding cutbacks could force partial shutdowns at superior and municipal levels. State is unlikely to make up a $19-million shortfall. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's CalOPTIMA Program Gets Underway : Health: Registration packets are being sent to residents on Medi-Cal, 300,000 of whom system will eventually serve following its Oct. 1 debut. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tustin Teen Pleads Guilty to Buying Gun Allegedly Used in Killing of Boy By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiker From O.C. Dies on Climb Up Half Dome By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Dodgers Get Bushwhacked by Mets Again : Baseball: They get booed and drop into first-place tie. Butler, Piazza have rough nights. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL '95 : Purple, as in Bruised : Viking Coach Green and Quarterback Moon Try to Rebound From a Troubled Off-Season By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Get No Answers to Questions : Baseball: This time a slumping rookie's five-hitter overwhelms them in fifth loss in a row, 4-1, to Yankees. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old School Is Fine, Thank You By Jim Murray
PRO FOOTBALL '95 : A Brown Air Is Hanging Over L.A. : Who Says We Don't Have Any Teams to Root for? By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raider Fans, Can't We All Just Get Along? By Mal Florence
Players Go to Polls for NBA By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OPEN NOTES : Graf Takes On Top-Seeded Look With Second-Round Rout By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muster's Style Makes a Statement at Jensen's Expense : U.S. Open: Colorful American is putty in 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-0 loss to clay-court specialist. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Finally Get a Shutout From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Fans React Strongly to the Players' Treatment of Busch By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Anemic Offense Makes Lind the Odd Man Out By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Batting Practice Causes Something to Buzz About Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cleveland Is Never Too Late From Associated Press
Nfc Preview By Bill Plaschke, Times Staff Writer
PRO FOOTBALL '95 : Answering the Deion Question, Other Concerns : NFC preview: Sanders is probably pivotal for the Cowboys or 49ers, but the rest of the conference has little chance, no matter what. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : League to Watch Contract Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL '95 : In Oakland, They've Gone From Matuszak to Muzak : Raiders: Even with ticket snafus, here are 10 reasons why they will be back in the playoffs. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL '95 : In St. Lose, er, St. Louis, a Grand Old Tradition Continues : Rams: New city, new coach, but they won't make the playoffs again. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Backfield Still Up in the Air By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Bates Leaves Raider Camp Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Now Kase Likes New 4-3 Look By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : More Trouble for Alabama? Associated Press
DEL MAR : Explanation for Cerin's Caffeine May Be Case of Apples and Oranges By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Women's Volleyball Opens Friday at Home By John Weyler
No. 25 St. Louis Tops Hart's Island Itinerary By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's No Throw-In : High school football: Three-sport standout Brignac switches from receiver to quarterback of fast-rising Cleveland. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Tries Hand at Damage Control : Softball: Job offer to widely respected alumna Nichole Victoria, 23, seen as an attempt to mollify parents angered at firing of popular coach. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Quits Hueneme to Go Courting
Kathie Maier has taken over as athletic director at...
Stopping the Snow Melt : Ram Broadcaster Trying to Get Acclimated to New Life With the Team in a Hot, Steamy Town By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padilla Next for Semaza in Main Bout By Dave Mckibben
Rider Sent to Jail for Four Days From Staff and Wire Reports
Rider Sent to Jail for Four Days From Staff and Wire Reports
Bullfrogs' Sonier Eyes Second Job : Roller hockey: He is candidate for coaching job in East Coast Hockey League, which would keep him away from Anaheim most of the year. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
PREP FOOTBALL '95: GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : 1994 In Review : Highlights
PREP FOOTBALL '95: GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Vaqueros' Kosi Keeps Foes Running Scared : Football: With his work ethic and style, Rancho Alamitos back has the potential to rush for 2,000 yards this season. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '95: Garden Grove League
Mater Dei, Laguna Hills Set to Defend Times All-Sports Awards : Athletics: The third year of competition for top honors begins this week and runs through the spring. By Bob Rohwer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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