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What happened on July 06, 1995
NEWS
Supermarket Chain Becomes Major Source of Organic Food : With little fanfare, grocery giant Ralphs has begun stocking an abundance of healthy, pesticide-free edibles. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Timothy Scott; TV, Movie Actor
Burned Again on the Fourth : Rioting: Huntington Beach wonders what it can do differently after third straight year of holiday trouble despite heavy police presence. LEE ROMNEY and PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Comedy : Pablo Francisco Uses His Many Voices to Sound Effect GLENN DOGGRELL
Company Locates Bush's Sunken WWII Airplane Reuters
Smith Corona Bankruptcy Spells End of an Age DON WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christian Men's Movement Taps Into Identity Crisis : Religion: Promise Keepers has exploded from churches into stadiums. It offers guidance but raises questions. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Made in the Shades : Accessories: What's behind your choice of sunglasses? Designs can reflect who you are--or wish you were. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH: A THIRD UGLY FOURTH : Huntington Officers May Face Charges in '94 Arrests : Probe: FBI report on alleged rights abuses in last July's disturbance goes to Justice Department. Police chief has defended actions. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : Famous Romantic Film Gave Oceanfront Hamlet Its Name : Hollywood Beach was the site of 1921 filming of 'The Sheik,' starring Rudolph Valentino. Some of the period cottages remain. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Out in the Open : West Hollywood Lesbians, With Help of City Officials, Are Being Seen--and Heard MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : A Life Devoted to Helping the Insane : VOICE FOR THE MAD: The Life of Dorothea Dix by David Gollaher , Free Press, $28, 538 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Database Makes It Simple to Grab a Byte Before Grabbing a Bite BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700.
It's Your Life : Local Wave Riders, Inventor to Be on CNN ELENA JARVIS
Silva Wants Vote on Using Measure M Funds as Bailout RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : MTA Lures Riders on 'Fundays' MARY MOORE
Pets' Tails Wagging the Fashion Dog
Washington Insight From the Times Washington Bureau
Postal Rules Lifted as Bomb Threat Passes PAUL JACOBS and JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study of Homeowners Finds 'Negative Equity' a Problem : Real estate: Nearly 5% owe more than homes are worth. Impact hinders the state's economy, experts say. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Violence Flares in Troubled Burundi Reuters
Rights Abuses Said to Be on Bigger Scale, More Brazen ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Says Budget Accord Is Possible by Next Week DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON : Comedy Performance Has a Serious Purpose : Staging of Noel Coward's 'Hay Fever' is a benefit to help raise funds for repairs to Santa Barbara's Lobero Theater. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Israel, PLO Approach Decisive Step : Mideast: The belated accord they plan to sign would cut to essence by ending occupation of major West Bank towns. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Your Life : HOT TICKETS : Mail-Order Sales for Civic Arts 1995-96 Season Start on Sunday
Affirmative Action Battle Builds : Education: 'The mother of all regents meetings' will be held in two weeks as a deeply divided board prepares to consider changes in UC admissions and hiring policies. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Help in Learning and Life : Education: At the year-old Olmos Center in Santa Monica, former drug addict Henry Acedo teaches computer skills and steers teen-agers away from the mistakes he made. KELLY DAVID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Answers Sought to End Violent Revelry : Holiday: Despite biggest police mobilization in Huntington Beach history, annual cycle of July Fourth mayhem continues with more than 100 arrests and one homicide. LEE ROMNEY and PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER : It's Men's Turn to Shine in Timely 'Enemy' JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.N. Aid Convoy Reaches Starving Bosnia Enclave; Plane Violates Zone Times Wire Services
Nuclear Plant Reopening to Cheers From Weary Armenians : Power: Most residents accept the risk after years of hardship because of electricity shortages. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lifesaving Catch Rescues Baby Girl Associated Press
Iraq Admits to Germ Weapons : Mideast: Baghdad, in bid to end sanctions, concedes it developed offensive biological arms but says they were destroyed before Gulf War. U.N. will try to verify claim. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Mir Crew Undergoing More Tests Associated Press
Dominic Tang Yiming; Archbishop of Canton
Floods in China Kill 437; Troops Aid in Rescues Associated Press
Al Gore's Mother Undergoes Surgery Associated Press
Efrem Kurtz; Conductor Specialized in Ballet
Takeo Fukuda; Former Japanese Prime Minister SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH: A THIRD UGLY FOURTH : Party Towns Pay Price for Extra Income LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Military Justice Is Under Fire : System is attacked after no convictions are secured in Tailhook case, downing of U.S. copters over Iraq. Defenders say public doesn't understand that even a wrist slap can break a career in the service. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Ted Allan; Author of Plays, Novels, Children's Books
Tornadoes, High Winds Pummel 8 States; 3 in Family Die in Alabama From Times Wire Services
Creditors, O.C. Haggle Over Interest JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan May Save Jobs at McClellan Base : Military: Pentagon proposal is designed to preserve about half the 11,000 jobs that would be lost if the facility near Sacramento is shut. State officials say it is not enough. ART PINE and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Garden Grove Hospital Welcomed 2 Fertility Doctors : Medicine: Facility where they ran a clinic until 1990 is now part of a huge chain. Its officials are shocked by UCI's list of possible improper transfers of embryos. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mature Youngsters Find 'Apollo 13' Isn't Over Their Heads LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
RESTAURANTS : There's No Scent of Cliche at Laguna's Aromatico MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
Armenians Brave Heat to Vote on Deputies, Charter Associated Press
Acoustic Blues Tunes Bring Joy Not Sorrow to Veteran Duo : Guitarist Bernie Pearl and Harmonica Fats say things look good for their music. They'll play at Cafe Voltaire in Ventura on Monday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Publisher Uses CDs to Put New Spin on Magazine LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Major Revamps Cabinet to Consolidate Renewed Authority : Britain: Pro-Europe Heseltine gets new post of deputy premier and center-rightist Rifkind becomes foreign secretary. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morris Cohen; Passed A-Bomb Plans to Soviet Union in 1945 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Limits Home Lender Rights to Quake Payouts ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Donald Nixon Says Cuba Sought Drug He, Vesco Tested : Intrigue: He claims he and the fugitive financier were held because authorities coveted their 'miracle' medicine. SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH: A THIRD UGLY FOURTH : Residents Angry at Facing Annual July 5th Cleanup PHUONG NGUYEN and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fertility Scandal May Touch 30 More Patients : Medicine: UC Irvine officials say improper transfers date to 1988. Doctors' lawyers blast 'grandstanding.' JULIE MARQUIS and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eva Gabor Service Set
Study of Homeowners Finds 'Negative Equity' a Problem : Real estate: Nearly 5% owe more than homes are worth. Impact hinders the state's economy, experts say. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egg Misuse May Have Involved 30 More Patients, UCI Reports : Scandal: The scope of the fertility clinic's alleged improprieties is widened dramatically, touching a third hospital and including patients treated as long ago as 1988. JULIE MARQUIS and TRACY WEBER and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The New York Stock Exchange : At Manhattan's Sample Sales, It's Every Woman for Herself as Bargain Hunters Grab Designer Castoffs at 50% (and More) Off GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shopping for Southland Sample Sales MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Israeli Guards Slain at Building Site Reuters
BY DESIGN : So Very Chic, Yet So Very Cheap WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The king of canned meat gets the last laugh : Even Hormel, the maker of Spam, can enjoy a chuckle at the expense of the nearly indestructible dietary staple. Hence its annual 'Spamjam.' JENNIFER CORBETT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Camps Will Keep Youths Busy for Lazy Days of Summer : There's still time to sign up for nature, science, theater or art sessions offered throughout the county. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arizona Deputy Is Held in Slayings of 2 Fellow Officers From Associated Press
Philip Bonsal; Ambassador to Cuba at Start of Castro Era
Fortier's Neighbor May Tie Theft to Funds for Bombing : Oklahoma: Grand jury testimony on rifle could help spur plea bargain. Gun was stolen from same dealer whose key was found at Nichols' home. RONALD J. OSTROW and RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anne Wycoff; Museum, Hospital Board Member
Prosecutors Say Hair, Fibers Link Simpson to Scene JIM NEWTON and STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Roger Murdock; LAPD Official
The Colorful Asian American Life Is One for the Books : Publishing: A new encyclopedia touches on religion to culture to Kristi Yamaguchi. Will it be 'a resource for everyone'? MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Riot in a Child's World CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Apartment Retrofitting Plan Adopted : Housing: Board decides that landlords and tenants will share the cost of reinforcing 'dingbat' units from major earthquakes. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Weather Has Put Plums in Short Supply : But some county orchards will let you pick the juicy gems right off the tree, and at a good price. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : UP TO BAT : Superhero's Welcome Awaits Caped Crusader in Fullerton Show GEOFF BOUCHER, Geoff Boucher is free-lance writer who would rather be in Gotham covering Batman.
It's Your Life : Fight, Great White to Fill Weekend Bill BILL LOCEY
Folk Tunes Head Underground BILL LOCEY
A User's Guide : GETTING AROUND THE LAKE LEONARD REED
Speaking Words of Wisdom: Let It Bead
Writers Club Helps Literary Toilers Master a Tough Market : At the next county group's meeting, writer/photographer Bill Stermer will talk about how to approach editors. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TECHNOLOGY : New High-Tech Venice Library Opens Aug. 12 ADRIAN MAHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ripples of Change on Still Waters : Lake Piru welcomed 750,000 visitors last year. With a master plan under review, officials must balance public needs with preserving the area's rustic character. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Interior Motives : At Pieces, the furniture comes in . . . pieces. And each work of art pulls double duty: Think of dining tables as desks and you'll get the picture. WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She's the Queen of Babe Wear : Designer Veronique Leroy Finds Beauty in the Feminine and the Ordinary ALEXANDER LOBRANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Eye Cue
Concerts Highlight Jewish Composers : One program will feature works by Rossi and Marais; another will include pieces by Schoenberg, Strassburg and Mendelssohn. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Kitchens: The Next Generation GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Life in Progress : Some of us don't get it. But Gail Sheehy does. In 'New Passages,' she shows how we're redefining the concept of 'aging.' BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANDARIN SEASONINGS : There's a Chinese flavor simmering. The traditional collar and distinctive silhouette get a fresh treatment. Exotic brocades are put to new uses. Details add to the effect. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA MONICA : Man, 22, Killed in Drive-By Shooting
Here's a Fair Chance to Go 4th and Dance ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition. and
Taking Out a Suit to a New Dimension JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Last Frontier of Animal Rights? The Farm : Activism: With their rescues of cows, donkeys and other livestock, Gene and Lorri Bauston give the term sanctuary a new meaning. CLIFFORD ROTHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Scenery Delights, but Food Disappoints : Via Vai offers lovely views of the Montecito foothills. But ordering is a hit, usually miss, affair. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPOTLIGHT : GARDEN PARTY : A Rain Forest Is Among the Fair's Green Attractions CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
THEATER REVIEWS : Roving Troupe Rolls Out 2 Rowdy Comedies : Classics in the Park will perform 'Much Ado' and 'Harlequino' at summer shows. Despite mumbled lines, there are lots of laughs. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPOTLIGHT : Orange County Fair Schedule
Youngsters Getting Into Swing of Things on the Dance Scene : East Coast and jitterbug styles are catching on with teens and then leading them into line dancing. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exploring Lake Piru--a Backcountry Bonus JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
Kind of Like the Real Thing BETTY GOODWIN
It's Your Life : ABSTRACTION : 2 Visions on View at Restaurant JOSEF WOODARD
St. Monica's Klemm Resigns as Coach SEAN WATERS
Basketball Recruiting Season Heats Up SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
Coconut Cake ROSE DOSTI
Pralines From the Source DALE CURRY
MARKETS : Cooking T'ibs From Ethiopia LINDA BURUM
Not the Mezzaluna Cookbook KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurant Wine Prices: Ouch! DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Annual Recipe Favorites
The Back Page : Tomato Woe RUSS PARSONS
Congress Slows Inspection Reform DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virgin With a Kick CHARLES PERRY
Doggone Diets
The First Cut Is the Deepest LAURIE OCHOA
The Back Page : MENU PLANNER : Paddle Pleasers SERGIO MUNOZ, NUESTRO TIEMPO EDITOR
Appe to Know You JONATHAN GOLD
The Travails of Tea-Drinking ART FEIN, Freelance writer Fein, host of the cable show "Art Fein's Poker Party," is also known as Mr. Tea. and
FORKLORE : Loose Meat CHARLES PERRY
Creme in a Carton CHARLES PERRY
FINDS : Sun Sweet and Dried KATHIE JENKINS
Shazam: Instant Xa Bam! BARBARA HANSEN
COVER STORY : Mistress of the Black Cabbage RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
BUSINESS
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT : Warner Taps Insider Jonas to Head Its TV Group SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Luxury Yacht Building Business Steaming Ahead at Full Speed From Reuters
Japanese Banking Official Agrees Recovery Has Stalled : Asia: He says it's too soon to consider a rate cut. Economic ministers also sound gloomier. From Reuters
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deep Cuts in Alternate-Fuels Funding Urged : Energy: PUC judge wants to pare utility requests for ratepayer money that would help prepare for new vehicles. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Hits Record Highs as Fed Board Convenes From Times Wire Services
Fullerton Firm Acquired by Houston Electronics Manufacturer JOHN O'DELL
The FCC at a Glance JUBE SHIVER JR.
International Business
Chrysler Surpasses Monthly Sales Record : Autos: Strong performance helps industry keep pace with last year's results. Ford also gains. From Times Wire Services
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Hits Record High as Fed Board Convenes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Pocket-Size Help in Getting to and From the Airport CAROL SMITH
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Packard Bell Agrees to Sell 19.99% Stake to Japan's NEC : Deals: The alliance will give the U.S. PC maker much-needed cash and the Asian computer giant access to domestic markets. DAVID HOLLEY and JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Impact of Losses in Investment Fund Will Be Slight, Schools Say REBECCA MOWBRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Drops Ticketmaster Antitrust Probe : Entertainment: Abrupt closure of investigation lifts cloud of uncertainty over firm, catches others in industry off guard. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Drops Ticketmaster Antitrust Probe : Entertainment: Abrupt closure of investigation lifts cloud of uncertainty over firm, catches others in industry off guard. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boatyard Finds Niche in Making Pleasure Yachts : Leisure: Buyers of multimillion-dollar craft are guided more by emotion than tax law or economic recovery. From Reuters
Radius Employs IBM to Build Macintosh Clones From Reuters
Mexican Bolsa Jumps on Brighter Economic Outlook From Times Wire Services
International Business : Russian Officials Unleash 'Collar' to Keep Unpredictable Ruble in Line : Currency: Plan to give exporters, business people and savers reliability meets with robust skepticism. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planting Net Seeds in Third World AMY HARMON
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : 'Mystery Guests' Keep Hotels on Their Toes From Reuters
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Rising Star Begins to Dim : FCC Chairman's Influence Fading Fast, Analysts Say JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT : Time Warner Says Morris Firing Tied to Sales Probe : Music: Lawyer's comments on 'alleged improper practices' contrast with Fuchs' statements. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Family's Solemn Wait : Accident: Divers continue to search for the body of Marisol Quezada, 4, who is presumed drowned after a boat her parents rented capsized Sunday on Silverwood Lake. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon's Nephew Explains Visit to Vesco in Cuba : Venture: Donald Nixon Jr. says that before his house arrest he was working through the fugitive financier on a 'miracle drug' to treat AIDS. SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Playboy Employee Convicted of Smuggling Exotic Bird Eggs
South Bay : Air Show Group Says It Will Relocate
Lawsuit Settled in Helicopter Deaths of 2 LAPD Officers
Past Meets Present : Jewish Historical Society Tour Proves South L.A. Synagogues Live On STEPHEN GREGORY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teens' Deaths Are Murder, Suicide, Police Say : Oxnard: Authorities believe 18-year-old Elton D. Morrow killed his girlfriend, Leanna Demisla Joseph, 16, and then shot himself. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Misconduct Blamed as D.A. Drops 25 Cases : Courts: Defendants were arrested by Pomona officers who now are suspected of wrongdoing. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Widow Alleges Theft by Sister, Others : Lawsuit: Police are investigating claim that Larry Sasse's belongings were stolen after he shot his two young children to death, then killed himself. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks, Developers Seek Settlement in Longtime Dispute : Mediation: A November court date is set to resolve a 17-year feud over a 47-acre proposal in Newbury Park. But both sides are eager to negotiate a deal. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Budget . . . So What Else Is New? : At last, Wilson and Legislature may be on move
Countywide : Two Fires Damage South County Homes THAO HUA
A Tern for the Better : Wildlife: The endangered birds were frightened from their Oxnard nesting spot last summer. But all appears well this year. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FDA OKs First Drug to Lower Cholesterol in Heart Patients : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From Times staff and wire reports
Protein That Triggers Cell 'Suicide' May Lead to Cures : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From Times staff and wire reports
Countywide : Libraries to Get New Schedules LESLEY WRIGHT
NEWBURY PARK : White House Honors School Principal IRA E. STOLL
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
CYPRESS : Group to Appeal Ruling Upholding Warehouse BILL BILLITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Local Officials Back Car-Leasing Tax Bill MARY F. POLS
Easing the Blow in Base Closures : Jobs could be saved at McClellan by privatizing some of the base's work
Kidnap Story Was Fabricated, Boy Confesses LISA M. BOWMAN
Obituaries
San Fernando Valley : GROUNDED
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Supervisors Play 'Let's Make Deal' on Budget : Finances: Leaders meet with county executives to hammer out bottom-line cuts. But some see themselves as profit centers. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tagger Gets 2 1/2-Year Jail Term in Plea Bargain : Courts: Agreement resolves series of charges that have piled up since his friend was shot to death in a much-publicized incident. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hills : Motorist, 73, Dies After Apparent Heart Attack NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Westlake Village : Bennett Won't Seek Reelection to Council FRANK MANNING
South Bay : MOBIL REVISITED
Southeast : MILITARY SURPLUS
Valleywide : The Party's Over, and the Cleanup Begins DOUGLAS ALGER
Truth by Consensus : Deciding which scientific findings to trust is an imprecise process that goes on in the lab as well as in court. : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
House, Brush Fires Blamed on Fireworks ERIC WAHLGREN
San Gabriel Valley : SCHOOL BONDS
School Begins for Year-Round Pupils JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ferraro Retains Reins on Council; Wachs Is Pro Tem : Politics: Valley member achieves leadership position after liberal bloc's failure to gain a more powerful role. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley : BRIEF EXPOSURE
MOORPARK : Negotiations on Trash Contracts Continue SCOTT HADLY
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Reading, Music Aides to Lose Their Jobs JEFF BEAN
Southeast : 4-Year-Old in Car Hurt by Stray Bullet
HEALTH WATCH : Expertise, Helms-Style
San Gabriel Valley : CHURCH VANDALS
Lactose Intolerant People Can Drink a Glass of Milk : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From Times staff and wire reports
Family Seeks Justice in Slaying of Boy, 6 JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tagger Gets 2 1/2-Year Jail Term in Plea-Bargain : Courts: David Hillo, whose friend was shot to death, receives sentence for various crimes. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Workers Offer Alternative Budget : Spending: Supervisors criticize plan, saying most proposals require changes in state law and approval of the governor. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Declares Mistrial in Methamphetamine Case NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An O.C. Welcome Mat for Soka : College expansion, stalled in L.A. County, finds acceptance in Aliso Viejo
Timber Bill
Taxpayer Expenses
VENTURA : Officials to Tour Regional Malls JEFF McDONALD
Obituaries
SADDLEBACK VALLEY : Classes for Older Drivers Are Planned
9th Circuit Court
Obituaries : * Clifford H. Wileman; Retired Citrus Rancher
Santa Ana : Adult Education Ruling Appealed LESLEY WRIGHT
Family Seeks Justice in Boy's Slaying : Violence: Gunman killed 6-year-old and wounded his mother in an apparently random attack on a balloon shop. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Sought in Finding Killer of 6-Year-Old : Violence: Police release sketch of suspect in apparently random shooting of boy at shop. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosions Rattle 2 Neighborhoods : Ventura: One guts a truck, the other blows a hole in a garage door. There are no injuries. Devices seem similar. ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Good Health Gives Kids a Better Future ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Calabasas : $1,000 Reward Offered in 2 Crimes at Schools FRANK MANNING
Lobbyists Shouldn't Get Federal Money : Left-leaning groups seek new programs, then use the funds to lobby for increases. ROBERT K. DORNAN, Robert K. Dornan (R-Garden Grove) has introduced the Integrity in Government Act, which would limit lobbying by groups that get federal funds.
Supervisors Thank Navy Base Backers KENNETH R. WEISS
ANAHEIM : Career Center to Serve Dislocated Workers ALAN EYERLY
Orange County Almanac : Home to the Wild Goose Chase
Central Los Angeles : Student's Record a Lesson in Perfection
Anti-Measure R Forces Say No to Recall Strategy : Politics: The grass-roots Committees of Correspondence votes to mount an effort to roll back the county sales tax to 6.5% in 1997 and eventually to 5%. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Cities Fund Study on Railway Traffic TOM RAGAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Joint Airport Use Group Sets Meeting J.E. MITCHELL
Theft of Saddles May Put End to Riders' Dreams : Crime: Children's equipment for Special Olympics is taken. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Designated Drivers
Westside : THANKS FOR SHARING
TUSTIN : New Ordinance Would Outlaw Camping on Public Property JON NALICK
WESTLAKE : Bakery Closes Despite Pleas of Customers IRA E. STOLL
Bicycling Injuries Can Cause Impotence, Study Finds : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From Times staff and wire reports
Mountain Bighorns Waning-- or Hiding : Experts surveying San Gabriel range note a sharp decline in the herd. Skeptics say counting system is inexact. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court on Student Drug Testing
Valleywide : Making Buildings More Crime-Resistant KAY HWANGBO
Westside : One Man's Dream Makes a Difference
Accord Clears Way for Community Development Bank Start-Up : City Council: Dispute over governing board ends in last-minute compromise. Institution's aim is to bring investment dollars and jobs to poor neighborhoods. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Agrees to Sell Ornate Theater Organ STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel Valley : Young Animal Keeps Losing Its Bearings
PERSPECTIVE ON THE LAPD : Are We Doomed to Repeat the Past? : Reforms must go further. We need a mayor who can't be upstaged by the City Council on matters of police accountability. JOE DOMANICK, Joe Domanick's book "To Protect and to Serve: The LAPD's Century of War in the City of Dreams" (Pocket Books) won the 1994 Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Fact Crime.
Trucker Accused of Driving While on Illegal Drug
Commissioners to Vote on Airport Curfew : Burbank: A mandatory ban is considered for all flights from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. It would replace voluntary restrictions. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools
A New Spin on Trash : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
North Hollywood : Boy Wins Top Prize for Political Cartoon ANTONIO OLIVO
VENTURA : Man, 19, Stabbed Outside Liquor Store ERIC WAHLGREN
'Big Yellow Taxi' vs. MTA's Subway Scott Harris
DANA POINT : Building to Be Used as Community Center JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
San Fernando Valley : Cartoons No Laughing Matter for Teen-Ager
Suit Settled in Copter Deaths of 2 Officers : Courts: Engine manufacturer will pay families $8 million. The crash took place in 1991. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Persuade Mother to Release 7-Year-Old Twin Boys : Crime: Woman's husband alerts authorities that she threatened to kill the children, officials said, but they were not hurt. FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Residents Fight Change in Zoning RUSS LOAR
Family, Friends Mourn Slain Security Guard : Violence: Disabled for two years, Bill Martin got a temporary job guarding a fireworks stand to buy his wife an anniversary present. Police have no suspects or motive in his stabbing death. DIANE SEO and LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Construction Contract Awarded for Overdue Library : Services: City and county work out plan to cover added costs on long-delayed Antelope Valley facility. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Award to City Clerk Over Firing : Government: Lee Martinez will receive $215,682. He earlier was cleared of sexual harassment charges and reinstated. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
14-Foot Thresher Shark Caught Off San Clemente
Families Sought to Host Foreign Students JEFF McDONALD
New Wings : Workers Are Painstakingly Restoring Cable Cars and Station of L.A.'s Famed Angel's Flight LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Drug, Plane Seizure Follows Midair Chase PAUL ELIAS
Angeles National Forest : Woman Dead After Plunge From Cliff FRANK WILLIAMS
NEWPORT BEACH : Library Program Has Patriotic Theme
Southeast : HOME-FIELD SLUMP
SANTA ANA : $45 Non-Resident Library Fee Imposed JEFF KASS
Oxygen Tanks of Father and Son Divers Were Empty When Found
Deputies Kill Woman After High-Speed Chase, Standoff
Strict School Offers Youths a Last Chance : Education: Campus at former jail forces expelled students into a highly regimented routine. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Donations Sought to Bury Boy Killed Execution-Style STEVE RYFLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : 'Les Mis,' 'Evita' Coming to Arts Stage MARY F. POLS
Dr. Jonas Salk
Ferraro Elected to 5th Term as City Council President JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of Hollywood Boulevard Damaged by Sinkhole to Reopen
ANAHEIM : Youths Get Kick Out of Police Karate Program ALAN EYERLY
Man Accused of Serial Rape Goes on Trial : Courts: David Lopez, 30, allegedly sexually brutalized seven women, several of whom were tortured and two of whom were left almost dead. The defense contends he was misidentified. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Tests Offered for Sickle-Cell Disease LISA M. BOWMAN
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lollapalooza: A Revival for Rock's Divas : A Resurgent O'Connor and an Unruly Love Dominate ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Holiday Box Office ELAINE DUTKA
Proudly Declaring New Orleans His Home Bass : Jazz: Bassist Benjamin Jaffe, who plays with the Preservation Hall band Friday in Irvine, is a passionate promoter of his hometown's distinctive sound. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reruns Don't Have to Mean Doldrums : Television: Viewers get a second chance to enjoy once-rejected shows or really analyze old favorites. JAMES ENDRST, THE HARTFORD COURANT
CLUB REVIEW : B.B. King's: A Fine Place for Listening to the Blues HEIDI SIEGMUND CUDA
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bad Brains Remains a Potent Mix CHUCK CRISAFULLI
ART REVIEW : 'Twilight and Reverie': Troubled Mood of the Tonalists WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
And Baby Makes Three--Live on the Air : Melissa Sharpe Does 'Star 98' Job From Home and Husband Jim Works Out of the Studio ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Durham Landscapes Realm of Romance SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Sky's the Limit at Box Office : Movies: A total of about $154 million in receipts sets a five-day record. 'Apollo 13' is atop the field with $38.5 million. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starship: The Next Generation : Paul Kantner Thinks His Newest Lineup Harks Back to the Spirit of the Jefferson Airplane BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Hate's' Crime Is in Failing to Explore Motives T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
RHI Champion Files for Bankruptcy
BULLFROG NOTEBOOK / PAUL McLEOD : Roller Hockey International Putting a Different Spin on Game Paul McLeod
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Braves Get Taste of Nomomania BOB NIGHTENGALE
Soccer Game Sounds Like Kick in Head SHAV GLICK
Close Not Enough as Angels Fall Short : Baseball: Blue Jays' three home runs better than Phillips' three-run blast. Toronto wins, 6-5. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Edmonds Still Playing It Tough MIKE DIGIOVANNA
Teams Come and Go, but This Place Stays the Course JIM MURRAY
Baseball Behind in the Count : The Signs Remain Mixed Amid Low Attendance, but Recent Crowds Bring New Glimmers of Hope ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Transpac Field Needs a Little Wicked Wind From Associated Press
LEGION ROUNDUP : Eighth Is Enough for West Hills
Blue Jays Give Angels Some Deep Thoughts : Baseball: Toronto gets to Boskie for three home runs in two innings to key a 6-5 victory. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cyclist Finds McKinley Isn't Your Average Mountain Steve Henson
TOUR DE FRANCE : Jalabert Tumbles, Falls Back to 8th From Associated Press
MOTOR SPORTS / BRYAN RODGERS : Kanke Is Stuck in Second Bryan Rodgers
Cricketers' Proving Grounds : Recreation: Woodley Park zone matches help in selection of U.S. team. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sharp Martinez Keeps Aging Well for Indians From Staff and Wire Reports
Miss a Few Innings of the Game? ESPN Says It's Solely to Blame SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Phillies Fall Out of First Place From Staff and Wire Reports
Mathews Finalist for Post at USF
Evans Will Try to Put Youngsters in Their Place in 800 as Meet Begins ELLIOTT ALMOND
Marsh, Johnson Have Spirit of '96 With Victories Over Strong Fields From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : After Key Surgery, It's Wait and See Associated Press
MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / CAROLINA LEAGUE : Durham Still Has a Taste of Hollywood CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stiff Competition Not a Problem for Marsh, Johnson in Swiss Meet From Staff and Wire Reports
One-Pitch KO Leaves Braves Feeling Chipper : Dodgers: Jones homers on Seanez's first delivery in ninth to give Alanta 4-1 victory. Nomo strikes out 10, doesn't figure in decision. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WIMBLEDON NOTEBOOK : Novotna Gets Another Chance Against Graf on Centre Court From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : Supreme Court Sends Kids the Wrong Message DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
Green Makes Himself Handy With the Blue Jays : Baseball: Injury, slump test the patience, courage of former Tustin High standout. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waitress-Turned-Racer Serves Up Success SHAV GLICK
Wimbledon Is Rejuvenated by the Becker of Old : Tennis: He outlasts Pioline in the match of the tournament. Agassi, Sampras and Ivanisevic also reach semifinals. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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