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What happened on July 11, 1995
BUSINESS
Genentech Ousts CEO Over Conflict Question : Biotech: G. Kirk Raab says his negotiations with Roche on Genentech's behalf were 'fair, rigorous and competitive.' DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agriculture Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
Briefly: LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Condo Sales Brisk as Prices Drop to a 10-year Low : Housing: Single-family homes are moving slower. Some still trace the decline to the earthquake. DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Engineering Job Service to Open Ventura Branch Compiled by Jack Searles
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Edges Lower on Mild Profit-Taking From Times Wire Services
BioSource Reschedules Shareholders Meeting Compiled by Jack Searles
Advanced Photonix Cuts Losses for Quarter, Year
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : Morris Turns Around and Gets New Job CHUCK PHILIPS and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ojai Environmentalists Spurn Drugstore Changes LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Eases But Broad Market Rises Again From Times Staff and Wire Services
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fidelity Fed Expects Loss in Restructuring
Packard Bell PCs Add Another Remote to Pile From Associated Press
Rockwell to Announce Newport Expansion : Technology: O.C. is expected to get the nod over Colorado Springs, bringing 150 new jobs. The company is looking to meet rising microchip demand. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : TRACKING THE TOP 10
Company Town : Star Attraction : Bronfman Seems Bent on Making the Artists Happy JAMES BATES
Right Start Posts Net Loss of $2.1 Million in Fiscal '95
One Hornblowers' Partner to Acquire Other's Interest Compiled by Jack Searles
Iwerks to Integrate Unit in Bid to Save $1 Million
Company Town : Disney Appoints New VP
Going Into Business: Mind-Set Is First Hurdle : Where Some See Risk, Entrepreneurs See Opportunity CATHERINE GEWERTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Bank's Parent Finishes Stock Rights Offer Compiled by Jack Searles
Amgen, N.Y. Firm Testing Lou Gehrig's Disease Drug Compiled by Jack Searles
Lender OK Can Be a Monkey Wrench in Condo Repairs Ron Galperin, Ron Galperin is an attorney with Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles.
Golden Systems to Show Net Loss Compiled by Jack Searles
First Citizens Bank Shows Rise in Net Income
Seagate Technology Plans to Expand Anaheim Plant ROSS KERBER
Agriculture Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bermuda Casts Tourist Net But Catch Is Less Than Hoped From Bloomberg Business News
BioSource Ends Talks for Acquiring Operon
Company Town : NBC and New World Strike Deal : Television: New World gets a near-prime-time outlet for its shows. NBC gets to hang onto key markets. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Firms Competing for Slice of the Bagel Action : Stores Selling the Doughy Circles Seem to Be Everywhere. The Newly Formed I & Joy Manhattan Bagel, Based in North Hills, Now Has 115 Outlets. TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Interest Revived in Technology That Blocks Profanity on TV : Telecom: The political scramble to control sex and violence has brought the V-chip back into the public eye. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Older' Workers Face Bias in Youth-Oriented Singapore : Jobs: There aren't many out pounding pavement in society that boasts nearly full employment. But half of the jobless workers are at least 40 years old. DAVID CHEW, PACIFIC RIM NEWS SERVICE
Massachusetts Firm to Acquire Ventura Micro Compiled by Jack Searles
Plans Simmering for New Chain of Mexican Restaurants LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don Davis Named Rockwell President : Industry: The appointment from the commercial side of the business signals the company's new focus on its non-defense and aerospace sectors. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Who Runs Hollywood Now KAREN KAPLAN and SALLIE HOFMEISTER
Great Idea Is Only the First Step in a Successful Invention : Patents: For those who try to market their own creations, there are pitfalls at every point along the path. But some have made it pay off--in a big way. From Bloomberg Business News
Interest Revived in Technology That Blocks Profanity on TV : Telecom: The political scramble to control sex and violence has brought the V-chip back into the public eye. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell to Expand Chip Operations : Computers: Company is expected to announce today that Newport Beach site will get the new work. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : Neukom Turns Tough Lawyer to Aid Microsoft JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Cablevision May Be Sold to Largest Operator Compiled by Jack Searles
Local Hospitals Go Under the Knife : Health care: In the wake of recent mergers, executives say consolidation and cost cutting will continue, driven by empty beds and insurance pressures. DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PNC Bank to Buy Midlantic in Stock Swap : Mergers: Analysts say the $3-billion deal will spur more bank takeovers in New Jersey and other rich banking markets. From Associated Press
California State Bank Plans to Expand in O.C., Acquire Landmark
ADM Insider Aided Inquiry, Sources Say : Probe: An executive at the agribusiness giant reportedly acted as an FBI informant in the price-fixing investigation.
Plasma and Materials Ships Systems to 2 Companies
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Actor Hugh Grant 'Fesses Up to Leno on 'Tonight Show' CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills Madam Elizabeth Adams Dies JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Supervisor's Shooting Death Baffles Employees TED JOHNSON and JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Studio City : Residents Frustrated in Burger Chain Battle KAY HWANGBO
Bid to Buy Water District Raises Ire : Utilities: Opponents call possible sale of Santa Margarita agency a grab for profits. Company says takeover would save residents money. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Plans Weekly Family Film Festival BILL BILLITER
$6.3 Million Granted to Aid O.C. Homeless : Assistance: Money is part of $900 million to be distributed by HUD. In one program, a La Habra inn is to be renovated to accommodate 60 people. PETER ROBERSON and THAO HUA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Council to Consider Tree-Trimming Issue LESLIE EARNEST
SEAL BEACH : Role of Seawall in Beach Erosion Debated RUSS LOAR
Troubled Waters : Reduced Patrols, Lax Boating Laws Stir Concerns at Pyramid Lake MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Actor Charlie Sheen to Be Called as Fleiss Trial Witness
NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Peddling a Two-Wheeled Lifestyle TED JOHNSON
Reseda : Robbery Suspect Must Take HIV Test PAUL ELIAS
Unhappy Lawyers
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Puts Off Parking Fees for Rail Travelers JEFF BEAN
Paris' Horridly Short Memory : Will the government of France never learn?
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Putting the Brakes on Hot Pursuit ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies Kill Man After He Allegedly Tried to Grab Gun
School Board's Horton Blasts Corporate 'Looting' of Country
Mercury Hits 90, but Cooler Days Ahead
PLACENTIA : Official Opposes Property Tax Diversion TOM RAGAN
County to Promote Recycling of Used Oil CARLOS V. LOZANO
Bill Calling for Election of MTA Board Is Defeated CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Gets Little Sympathy in Legislature : Budget: Lawmakers snub L.A.-area officials, saying trip comes too late. Hopes to reduce huge deficit may rest on fight for 'tippler's tax.' JEFFREY L. RABIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : Librarian's Remarks Are Protected, Court Agrees PETER M. WARREN
Southeast : MISSING LUMINARIES
Radar Tower Will Stay, Official Writes ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Update
Valleywide : Quake Debris Pickup Extension Rejected KAY HWANGBO
NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : An Old Prescription for the High Cost of Medical Care: House Calls DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TRANSIT WATCH : Angel's Rebirth
Southeast : Tucker Pleads Not Guilty in Bribe Case
Good-Looking Deal for Wetlands 'Gem' : Much of imperiled Bolsa Chica would be saved
San Gabriel Valley : Serving One Valley From the Other One?
NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Border Goes With the Flow
County Gets Little Sympathy in Sacramento : Budget: L.A.-area officials are snubbed by legislators who say their trip to the Capitol comes too late. Supervisors say they don't want a handout, but need help in raising taxes. JEFFREY L. RABIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton and the Draft
Conservatives
THOUSAND OAKS : Jury Recommends Death for Killer JULIO MORAN
Westside : Dog Takes His Cue, Detains Theft Suspect
Cheers
OXNARD : Council to Disburse U.S. Shelter Grants STEPHANIE BROMMER
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : New Student Conduct Policy Up for Vote HOLLY J. WAGNER
Man Accused of Killing Wife Charged in Assault on Ex-Girlfriend : Crime: Alleged victim in video-sex case recanted story providing suspect's alibi in slaying in Canyon Country. Defense asks why tape wasn't turned over earlier. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convalescent Home to Appeal Fines
IRVINE : Council to Revisit Controversial Bypass Plan RUSS LOAR
Obituaries
Why Worry? Learn to Love the Bomber : Democrats back billions for the B-2, a Cold War relic that even the Pentagon doesn't want. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor.
2 Teens Held in Irvine Robbery, Car Theft
Tax Agency to Help Collect Child Support : Law: District attorney will enlist state board to seize the assets of delinquent parents more easily. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dog-Licensing Drive Pushed to Cut Deficit CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeFore Star Back Among Thorns BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : 2 Police Officers to Be Added in New Budget ERIC WAHLGREN
Dispute Surfaces Over Rocketdyne Deaths Study by UCLA Team : Health: Panel questions research as investigators say they will soon know how many died from radiation. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Missing Star : Memorial: Plaque honoring late actor Don DeFore was removed from cemetery rosebush to protect garden, raising fears it had been stolen. The granite marker is back in place--but only for a while. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Recreation Offered for Children, Adults HOLLY J. WAGNER
Obituaries
Hugh Grant
San Fernando Valley : Armed Robber Slain by Theater Employee
Robbery Suspect Must Take HIV Test PAUL ELIAS
Fashion Center May Be Razed to Build New Mall : Business: Property owner hopes to break ground on $35-million retail project within six months. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Program Expanded : Shelters: A $1.1-million HUD grant will provide round-the- clock housing. But downtown Ventura neighbors protest. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver TINA NGUYEN
Countywide : Hair Blossoms in Fair's Top Home Art DEBORAH SULLIVAN
Plan to Protect Bolsa Chica Wetlands Gets Port's OK DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Computers Bring a Tast of the Real World : Seniors at South Pasadena High School got a lesson in Washington politics after they were assigned to tame the federal budget. The catch? They also had to get reelected. : NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Overtime Policy Spurs Police Union to File Grievance : Law enforcement: The Protective League plans to submit formal protest over new rule that limits compensatory time off to 40 hours in a year. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Union, Chief Clash on Overtime Policy NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Slain in Conflict With Theater Workers JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agonizing, and Unneeded, Trial : Susan Smith is guilty; but would killing her make us all feel better?
Man Shoots Himself, Dies at Gun Range
Unabomber
ANAHEIM : New Police Contract Is on Agenda ALAN EYERLY
Terror on a Sunny Afternoon AL MARTINEZ
U.S. Backs Controversial Exxon Shipments : Environment: Oil tankers will resume their route within 50 miles of fragile Channel Islands, frustrating activists and local officials. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planning Commissioner Steps Down : Thousand Oaks: Forrest Frields is replaced by John Powers after four years. He supported 'personal property rights.' DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central Los Angeles : Ground Broken for Bike Path Along River
A U.S. Victory for the Record Books : Pacific war: A naval veteran corrects the facts on the Coral Sea battle in World War II. JAMES A. BARBER JR., James A. Barber Jr. is the executive director of the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, Md. A graduate of USC, he commanded a destroyer, a frigate and a cruiser while on active duty.
Empty Lot at Arts Plaza Sprouts Big Ideas : Entertainment: Developers with visions of fountains, theaters vie for site meant to complement city complex. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : 7-Foot Model Shows 'Space Saver School' JON NALICK
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : New Library Opens the Book on Community Identity FRANK MESSINA
4-Day Crusade Expected to Draw 150,000 LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Is the 800-Pound Gorilla : It's a labyrinth of 80 duplicative programs, costing billions, and it must be changed. ROBERT RECTOR, Robert Rector is senior analyst for family and welfare issues at the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based public policy research institute. and
Obituaries : Pearl Marie Grandsen Warren; Nursery Owner
Agoura Hills : Animal Advocates to Picket Circus Vargas FRANK MANNING
VENTURA : U.S. Serves Up Free Lunches to Needy Children JEFF McDONALD
Jury Recommends Death for Young Woman's Killer : Van Nuys: The panel takes three days to reach the decision regarding Douglas Oliver Kelly, 37, of Valley Village. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute Surfaces on Rocketdyne Deaths Study : Health: Watchdog panel questions research as investigators say they will soon know how many died from radiation. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Ready to Fly Again : Hawthorne, which spawned Barbie and the Beach Boys, may be mired in debt, but the determined city is pulling itself out of the crisis with tax hikes and service cuts. It may yet become 'The Hub of the South Bay.' KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigration Proposals
Council Orders Footbridge Terminus Moved Into Park : Ventura: A four-year campaign by residents forces the planned freeway overpass out of their Citadel Avenue neighborhood. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PLACENTIA : Development OKd Despite Objections TOM RAGAN
Shadow Hills : Man Possibly Linked to Slaying Sought ED BOND
Plane Crashes Into Golf Course
Wall St. Firms Overcharged It, MTA Says : Finance: The agency vows action to recover $8 million, claiming excessive markups by securities brokers from 1991 to 1993. The SEC is probing the allegations. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Foam Foundation : New Material for Building Holds Promise for Quake and Fire Victims LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Double Slaying Recounted : Courts: Former Marine tearfully testifies that he remembers little from the night his ex-wife and daughter were killed. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Killed by Freight Train
Family Ties Help Bind a Nation : Immigration: Restricting entry based on kinship would weaken the social and economic fabric of our country. STEWART KWOH and MICHAEL ENG and CAROLYN LA, Stewart Kwoh is executive director of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center. Michael Eng is a volunteer attorney and Carolyn La is a staff attorney at the center
Anaheim Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near Bar : Crime: Richard Kolacz was slain after brandishing a gun to rescue his son from a beating, police say. SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard's Revenue-Raising Options Include Putting Ads on Police Cars
2 Deputies Shot at While Making Arrest ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
South Bay : Fish Dealer in a Pickle Over Sea Cucumbers
Airlines Fly in the Face of Curfew : Airport: United, Southwest say early flights are a response to customer demand and will continue despite voluntary ban. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
New MCA Head Hailed as Nice Guy by Friends, Foes : Hollywood: Ron Meyer belies cutthroat image of entertainment industry. He faces tough challenges. CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Searching for a Little Pocahontas in All of Us : Genealogy: The Disney movie has people clamoring to find if they are related to the Native American princess. It won't be easy--few 17th-Century records exist. LEEF SMITH, THE WASHINGTON POST
CULTURE : Zane Grey: The Writer as the Popular Sage : His novels of the Old West defined the American character. Fans, who gathered for a convention, keep presses running and cameras rolling. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Distraught at Murder News, Family Testifies : Trial: The defense launches its case with loving portraits of the defendant by his eldest daughter, mother and sister. Prosecutors treat the trio gently. JIM NEWTON and TIM RUTTEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dark Chapter for Michael Ryan's Victims
Pope Calls for Equality for Women, Assails Injustices : Religion: Surprised Catholic feminists praise his statement. But pontiff still opposes abortion, female priests. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Senate Spars Over Regulatory Reform : Congress: Debate opens on how to overhaul government's power to draft health, safety rules. Dole, Glenn offer competing bills. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Population Growth Cut Sharply, Iran Reports Reuters
Clayton, Del Olmo, Plate Get New Times Assignments
Transportation Agency Moves on O.C. Airport Plan RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUJUMBURA : Mission to Africa
Senators Get OK to Live on Donations During Budget Impasse : Legislature: Counsel's opinion alarms watchdogs. But lawmakers say they need money while pay is withheld. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
63 Sri Lankans Killed in Bombing From Associated Press
The Man Caught in the Middle : Base closures: As head of the eight-member commission, Alan J. Dixon is always in the hot seat. But he can handle the heat. GREGG ZOROYA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House GOP Outlines Spending-Cut Plans Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES : Change in Cordoba
Strange Allies Uphold Offshore Drilling Ban : Environment: Republicans bent on repealing other 'green' laws find common cause with Democrats in rescuing the 14-year-old moratorium. Observers, though, call their teaming up a political fluke. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPENHAGEN : Santas in August
Assembly OKs Wilson Tax Cut; It Goes to Senate DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Delegation to Draft Own Recovery Plan : Politics: State legislators criticize county supervisors' laggardly pace in coming up with an alternative to the failed Measure R half-cent sales tax increase. ERIC BAILEY and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Having the First Baby Doesn't Stop the Cycle SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : $900 Million Given to Fight Homelessness From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENVIRONMENT : Scientist Chilled by Evidence of Thaw in Alaska Permafrost LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Serbs Pound 'Safe Area,' Battle Dutch TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pact to Mean Cleaner Diesel Truck, Bus Engines by 2004 MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Kathleen Brown Begins Job as Executive for B of A ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tries to Beat Critics to Punch on Vietnam Ties MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONFLICT OVER NORMALIZATION: Key Questions
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senators Urge Open Packwood Hearings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Four Survivors Are Reported Found in Seoul From Associated Press
China Lets U.S. Official Meet With Jailed Activist : Asia: Harry Wu of California tells consul general he is in good condition. But Chinese security officers monitor their conversation. RONE TEMPEST and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Backs Device to Block Adult TV Fare DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONFLICT OVER NORMALIZATION : Normalizing Vietnam Relations Stirs Both Anger and Optimism TINA NGUYEN and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mourners Still Visit Lake as Smith Trial Opens : Courts: Debate centers on whether she should be executed for killing her sons. Community where she was derided as a baby killer is divided. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Job Counselor Works for Others LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel Asks U.S. to Intervene, Defuse Tension in Lebanon : Mideast: Rabin meets with American envoy as clashes escalate with Hezbollah militia. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON : Visit From Benin
Haunted City Girds for Klaas Case Trial : Crime: Petaluma will revisit painful memories when proceeding begins today against the man accused of kidnaping and murdering a 12-year-old girl. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Rampage Leaves One Dead, 17 Injured From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
O.C. Lawmakers Will Battle On Over Vietnam GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
COLUMN ONE : Ambition and Dread in Uganda : The nation is struggling to escape its bloody past and become the pride of Africa. But a booming economy and moves toward democracy are shadowed by insurrection. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Myanmar Frees Noted Dissident After 6 Years : Asia: Nobel Peace laureate Suu Kyi released from house arrest. U.S. praises move, says other rights problems remain. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Gotta Be Nuts to Own a Car in the Big Apple JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Brush Fire Nearly Contained From Associated Press
UC Defends Race, Gender Preferences : Education: System's president, chancellors and academic senate leaders call affirmative action a success. They urge regents not to end it. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Judge Refuses to Stop $800-Million O.C. Debt Rollover : Bankruptcy: Standard & Poor's, which rates municipal securities, declares the county in default and gives its bonds a 'D' rating, the lowest possible. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Britain's Top Tory Toughs It Out
Wariness Tinges U.S. Praise of Cali Arrests : Drugs: Officials laud Colombia's crackdown on cocaine cartel but fear little impact. Washington urges tough sentences. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Hurt in Mail Blast; No Unabomber Link Seen From Associated Press
Attendant Nearly Swept Out of Plane as Door Blows Off From Associated Press
Vandals Electrocute Briton Using Toilet Reuters
Body Watch : Classes for Seniors on the Road
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Dealing With the Race Issue Gets No Easier BILL BOYARSKY
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : 'O.J., I Want to Come Home,' Said Letter Barred From Evidence TIM RUTTEN
Hot Line to Identify Molesters Gets 213 Calls in First Week JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summertime Can Be the Season of Danger for Children KATHLEEN O. RYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking of: : Renewable Energy
Body Watch : The Scent of Garlic Is in the Air LESLIE KNOWLTON
Body Watch : Fit to Read LESLIE KNOWLTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Just Who Among Exercisers Is Getting the Better Workout? KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : The Men Behind Russia's President : Yeltsin survived a parliamentary challenge by shuffling his Cabinet. But security and military hawks still have his ear. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Richard Rogers : BRITAIN'S VISIONARY ARCHITECT : The Pompidou Center's designer dreams of cities full of public places, free of cars and regulated by world bodies. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Birth Control Bust : Adults in the United States are abysmal at family planning. So why are we suprised when our daughters get pregnant? SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
National Agenda : France's Culture War Gets Cooking in Classroom : It's serious work for children to mind their peas and Brie in a country that values integration and abhors the idea of 'minorities.' SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Publishing Star Too Soon Burns Out : FIREBRAND, The Life of Horace Liveright by Tom Dardis ; Random House; $27.50, 394 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture : 'Crossover' is New Buzzword in South Africa : From music to theater to painting, the popular arts are becoming a chorus of diversity. SUDARSAN RAGHAVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Taste of Tea's History in Sri Lanka JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Sri Lanka Waking Up to a Troubled Tea Industry : Production costs and the popularity of tea bags threaten to topple the strife-torn Asian nation as world's top exporter. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Cal State L.A. Investigated by NCAA GREG SANDOVAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Race Sloop Loses Mast to the Wind From Associated Press
MINOR LEAGUES / MIDWEST LEAGUE : Filbeck Learning to Adjust MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL AT THE BREAK : For Offerman, No Boo-Hooing About Catcalls : All-Star game: Dodger shortstop, jeered by fans over selection, is greeted warmly by teammates and says he belongs. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : New Speed-Up Rules Are Slowed Down From Staff and Wire Reports
DiSarcina's Success a Sign That Angels Learning How to Win MIKE PENNER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : There Were Other Players There, but Who Would Have Guessed It? BOB NIGHTENGALE
Ex-Champion Mendoza Wins Close Decision Associated Press
Riders Chase Indurain Uphill From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report MIKE DiGIOVANNA
BASEBALL AT THE BREAK : Nomo Offers Services With Shot in Arm : All-Star game: Dodger is first NL rookie pitcher to start since Valenzuela. Seattle's Randy Johnson gets call for AL. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nomo's Responses Are Subject to a Great Deal of Interpretation BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-star Game
Wise to Transfer to Cal State Fullerton LON EUBANKS
Goals by Zinho, Edmundo Give Brazil Victory in America Cup Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : There Were Other Players There, but Who Would Have Guessed It? BOB NIGHTENGALE
He's Taken Law Into Own Hands : Boxing: For now, junior-featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera will use gloves, not words, to fight his battles. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muster's Streak Ends at 40 Matches on Clay From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL AT THE BREAK : Park Discovers School's Still In for the Summer : Minor leagues: Dodger pitcher was last year's phenom. Now, he is learning the intricacies of the game while playing in the shadow of Hideo Nomo at Albuquerque. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS States Its Case vs. Raiders : Football: If U.S. Tax Court judge ultimately rules in the government's favor, it could cost Al Davis' team $20 million. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiki Yamaoka Has Fastball, Will Travel : Baseball: At 18, pitcher left his family and friends in Japan to come to the United States and become a major leaguer. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muster's Streak Ends at 40 Matches on Clay From Staff and Wire Reports
Golfers Getting Some High-Tech Help From Computer Graphics : Instruction: Pelican Hill system lets students see their swing, and compare it to the optimum. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Nastase Can't Boom, Boom, Boom 'Em, He Will Join 'Em SHAV GLICK
ENTERTAINMENT
MTV Veejays, Extras Play While 'the Folks' Are Away : Television: A Malibu beach house is the music network's summer studio, where viewers can vicariously enjoy the sun and fun. TRACY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Dazzling 'Arizona Dream' of Tragicomedy KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : Summer of '95 Ahead of '94 Pace ROBERT W. WELKOS
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Finely Tuned Packaging Carries Tesh at the Greek DON HECKMAN
FAMILY : 'Collage' an Improv Mix of Let's-Pretend Fun LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Capp's Juggernaut Big Band a Delightful Summer Treat DON HECKMAN
Rembrandts Won't Look a Gift Hit in the Mouth : Pop Beat: Their catchy song for the NBC sitcom 'Friends' isn't the group's usual fare, but they're not complaining. CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Fine Art Doesn't Assure Finally Making It : Careers: Years after being showcased at Newport Harbor, Lavi Daniel has difficulty finding an audience for his work. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Capp's Juggernaut Big Band a Delightful Summer Treat DON HECKMAN
Charlie Sexton Writes Wrongs of Childhood : Pop music: Eschewing blues, a prodigy grown up channels a dark past through his songs rather than wallowing in pity. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'No Sex' Has Some Appeal : Fullerton Civic Light Opera does the best it can with Anthony Marriott's and Alistair Foot's outdated comedy. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Tag-Team Approach : They Growl, They Howl, but Mostly Actors' Gang Duo Conjures Up Spoof of 'Wrestling' With Some Bite to It JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gangsta Rappers Daz and Kurupt Are Striking Out on Their Own With a Controversial Debut Album, but Will Time Warner and Critics Be Able to . . . : Corral the Dogg Pound? CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Master Who Teaches the Rhythm of the Sword : Movies: Bob Anderson, Richard Gere's instructor for 'First Knight,' has been helping stars since the 1950s to make their fights look authentic. CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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