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What happened on July 11, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Dazzling 'Arizona Dream' of Tragicomedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Finely Tuned Packaging Carries Tesh at the Greek By Don Heckman
PEOPLE WATCH Sounding Off: Roseanne, a woman with a... By Judith Michaelson, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
FAMILY : 'Collage' an Improv Mix of Let's-Pretend Fun By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Capp's Juggernaut Big Band a Delightful Summer Treat By Don Heckman
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. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Chris Riemenschneider, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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'No Sex' Has Some Appeal : Fullerton Civic Light Opera does the best it can with Anthony Marriott's and Alistair Foot's outdated comedy. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Tracy Johnson, 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? By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : Summer of '95 Ahead of '94 Pace By Robert W. Welkos
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. By Chris Riemenschneider, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Tag-Team Approach : They Growl, They Howl, but Mostly Actors' Gang Duo Conjures Up Spoof of 'Wrestling' With Some Bite to It By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
JAZZ REVIEW : Capp's Juggernaut Big Band a Delightful Summer Treat By Don Heckman
Dark Chapter for Michael Ryan's Victims
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. By Gregg Zoroya, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You Gotta Be Nuts to Own a Car in the Big Apple By Josh Getlin, 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. By Leef Smith, THE WASHINGTON POST
The Birth Control Bust : Adults in the United States are abysmal at family planning. So why are we suprised when our daughters get pregnant? By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Body Watch : Classes for Seniors on the Road
Body Watch : Fit to Read By Leslie Knowlton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body Watch : The Scent of Garlic Is in the Air By Leslie Knowlton
Having the First Baby Doesn't Stop the Cycle By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Summertime Can Be the Season of Danger for Children By Kathleen O. Ryan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Just Who Among Exercisers Is Getting the Better Workout? By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Job Counselor Works for Others By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Publishing Star Too Soon Burns Out : FIREBRAND, The Life of Horace Liveright \o7 by Tom Dardis\f7 ; Random House; $27.50, 394 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Clinton and the Draft
Unhappy Lawyers
Immigration Proposals
Unabomber
Hugh Grant
Conservatives
Economic Profile : Latest Current reporting Year Percent level period ago change POPULATION Ventura County 720,508 Jan. '95 708,992 +1.6 Camarillo 58,472 Jan. '95 56,562 +3.4 Fillmore 12,872 Jan. '95 12,937 -0.5 Moorpark 27,544 Jan. '95 27,202 +1.3 Ojai 8,154 Jan. '95 7,927 +2.9 Oxnard 154,558 Jan. '95 152,034 +1.7 Port Hueneme 21,772 Jan. '95 21,893 -0.6 Santa Paula 27,093 Jan. '95 26,887 +0.8 Simi Valley 103,660 Jan. '95 103,834 -0.2 Thousand Oaks 112,600 Jan. '95 110,391 +2.0 Ventura 100,677 Jan. '95 97,080 +3.7 EMPLOYMENT Agriculture 24,500 May 23,400 +8.1 Oil & gas extraction 1,800 May 1,900 -5.3 Construction 10,000 May 9,500 +2.1 Durable manufacturing 19,700 May 21,300 -6.6 High technology 8,800 May 9,800 -8.2 Non-durable manufacturing 8,200 May 8,200 0.0 Transportation & public utilities 11,300 May 10,900 +4.6 Wholesale trade 12,000 May 11,600 +2.6 Retail trade 44,500 May 43,600 +2.5 Finance, insurance 12,200 May 12,600 -4.0 & real estate Services 69,200 May 68,300 +2.8 Government 43,300 May 43,700 +1.8 Total employment 256,700 May 255,100 +0.6 in county Employed residents 348,300 May 360,200 -3.3 Unemployment rate 7.1% May 6.4% +0.7 Total employment California 12,579 April 12,462 +0.9 (thousands) Nation 125.1 April 122.4 +2.2 (millions) BUILDING PERMITS Residential permits, single-family Ventura County 670 Jan.-May 553 +21.2 Camarillo 61 Jan.-May 81 -24.7 Fillmore 28 Jan.-May 15 +86.7 Moorpark 12 Jan.-May 22 -45.5 Ojai 6 Jan.-May 0 - Oxnard 55 Jan.-May 42 +31.0 Port Hueneme 0 Jan.-May 0 0.0 Santa Paula 2 Jan.-May 1 +100.0 Simi Valley 75 Jan.-May 45 +66.7 Thousand Oaks 176 Jan.-May 69 +155.1 Ventura 190 Jan.-May 179 +6.1 All residential units, single-family 754 Jan.-May 719 +4.9 and multiple Value of all residential permits (in millions of dollars) Ventura County $154.7 Jan.-May $130.0 +19.0 Camarillo $12.3 Jan.-May $21.3 -42.3 Fillmore $3.4 Jan.-May $1.9 +84.2 Moorpark $5.9 Jan.-May $6.7 -11.5 Ojai $3.0 Jan.-May $0.4 +610.6 Oxnard $15.5 Jan.-May $15.4 +0.9 Port Hueneme $0.3 Jan.-May $0.3 +27.7 Santa Paula $0.7 Jan.-May $0.5 +45.1 Simi Valley $20.1 Jan.-May $12.9 +55.8 Thousand Oaks $40.8 Jan.-May $19.2 +112.0 Ventura $32.6 Jan.-May $27.1 +20.0 Value of commercial / industrial permits (in millions of dollars) Ventura County $71.9 Jan.-May $73.8 -2.6 Camarillo $6.5 Jan.-May $5.7 +12.9 Fillmore $0.0 Jan.-May $0.0 0.0 Moorpark $2.4 Jan.-May $7.7 -68.3 Ojai $3.0 Jan.-May $0.1 +4,832.5 Oxnard $9.1 Jan.-May $12.0 -24.6 Port Hueneme $2.5 Jan.-May $0.4 +541.1 Santa Paula $0.7 Jan.-May $0.0 -- Simi Valley $7.4 Jan.-May $14.0 -47.3 Thousand Oaks $29.8 Jan.-May $22.4 +33.1 Ventura $3.3 Jan.-May $3.7 -9.8 INFLATION RATE Southern California 1.78% March 1.40% -0.3 RETAIL SALES Cities by quarter (in millions of dollars) Camarillo $51.6 1994 Q3 $50.4 +2.4 Fillmore $10.6 1994 Q3 $10.1 +5.8 Moorpark $16.1 1994 Q3 $12.1 +32.9 Ojai $13.7 1994 Q3 $13.8 -0.8 Oxnard $246.9 1994 Q3 $215.8 +14.4 Port Hueneme $10.9 1994 Q3 $11.0 -1.0 Santa Paula $23.6 1994 Q3 $21.2 +11.4 Simi Valley $140.0 1994 Q3 $125.1 +11.9 Thousand Oaks $299.2 1994 Q3 $259.7 +15.2 Ventura $244.4 1994 Q3 $236.0 +3.6 HOTEL / MOTEL ROOM SALES (In millions of dollars) Camarillo 1.83 1995 Q1 1.85 -0.7 Ojai 2.20 1995 Q1 1.88 +17.1 Oxnard 2.95 1995 Q1 3.91 -24.5 Santa Paula 0.13 1994 Q4 0.15 -14.2 Simi Valley 1.45 1995 Q1 1.56 -7.5 Thousand Oaks 2.90 1994 Q4 2.60 +11.7 Ventura 3.20 1994 Q4 3.80 -15.9 MEDIAN HOME PRICES (In thousands of dollars) Ventura County $195.3 Jan.-May $202.5 -3.5 Camarillo $226.8 Jan.-May $227.3 -0.2 Fillmore $168.1 Jan.-May $147.8 +13.8 Moorpark $240.0 Jan.-May $221.3 +8.4 Ojai $214.0 Jan.-May $206.9 +3.4 Oxnard $174.4 Jan.-May $170.5 +2.3 Port Hueneme $134.2 Jan.-May $140.3 -4.3 Santa Paula $134.8 Jan.-May $147.5 -8.6 Simi Valley $178.7 Jan.-May $178.2 +0.3 Thousand Oaks $262.1 Jan.-May $263.4 -0.5 Ventura $185.9 Jan.-May $182.3 +2.0 HOME SALES Ventura County 1,976 Jan.-May 2,778 -28.9 MORTGAGE RATE Southern California 7.00% 1995 Q1 6.42% +0.58 average HOUSING VACANCY RATE Ventura County 5.0% 1995 5.0% +0.0 Camarillo 3.3% 1995 3.5% -0.2 Fillmore 4.3% 1995 4.0% +0.3 Moorpark 3.9% 1995 3.6% +0.3 Ojai 3.6% 1995 2.9% +0.7 Oxnard 5.0% 1995 5.3% -0.3 Port Hueneme 10.4% 1995 10.7% -0.3 Santa Paula 5.6% 1995 5.4% +0.2 Simi Valley 3.8% 1995 3.3% +0.5 Thousand Oaks 3.0% 1995 3.0% +0.0 Ventura 5.2% 1995 5.1% +0.1 : Prepared by: UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project
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SO LITTLE TIME: When Richard Freedman came to the Van Nuys... By Jeff Schnaufer
63 Sri Lankans Killed in Bombing \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Population Growth Cut Sharply, Iran Reports \o7 Reuters\f7
Arizona Brush Fire Nearly Contained \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Assembly OKs Wilson Tax Cut; It Goes to Senate By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Pound 'Safe Area,' Battle Dutch By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New MCA Head Hailed as Nice Guy by Friends, Foes : Hollywood: Ron Meyer belies cutthroat image of entertainment industry. He faces tough challenges. By Claudia Eller, 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. By Tim Rutten and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Lawmakers Will Battle On Over Vietnam By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pact to Mean Cleaner Diesel Truck, Bus Engines by 2004 By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Clinton Backs Device to Block Adult TV Fare By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Calls for Equality for Women, Assails Injustices : Religion: Surprised Catholic feminists praise his statement. But pontiff still opposes abortion, female priests. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
PRIVATE STARS: First-baseman Brian Hunter of the... By Jerry Hicks and Mark Landsbaum and Phuong Nguyen
Transportation Agency Moves on O.C. Airport Plan By Rene Lynch, 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. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clayton, Del Olmo, Plate Get New Times Assignments
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. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kathleen Brown Begins Job as Executive for B of A By Elaine Woo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Four Survivors Are Reported Found in Seoul \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Tries to Beat Critics to Punch on Vietnam Ties By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Norman Kempster and Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENVIRONMENT : Scientist Chilled by Evidence of Thaw in Alaska Permafrost By Lee Dye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Asks U.S. to Intervene, Defuse Tension in Lebanon : Mideast: Rabin meets with American envoy as clashes escalate with Hezbollah militia. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Hurt in Mail Blast; No Unabomber Link Seen \o7 From Associated Press\f7
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. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Rampage Leaves One Dead, 17 Injured From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senators Urge Open Packwood Hearings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : $900 Million Given to Fight Homelessness From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vandals Electrocute Briton Using Toilet \o7 Reuters\f7
CONFLICT OVER NORMALIZATION : Normalizing Vietnam Relations Stirs Both Anger and Optimism By David Reyes and Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CONFLICT OVER NORMALIZATION: Key Questions
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : 'O.J., I Want to Come Home,' Said Letter Barred From Evidence By Tim Rutten
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Dealing With the Race Issue Gets No Easier By Bill Boyarsky
Hot Line to Identify Molesters Gets 213 Calls in First Week By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House GOP Outlines Spending-Cut Plans \o7 Associated Press\f7
Attendant Nearly Swept Out of Plane as Door Blows Off \o7 From Associated Press\f7
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. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF 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. By Jodi Wilgoren, 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. By Rene Lynch and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUJUMBURA : Mission to Africa
COPENHAGEN : Santas in August
BUENOS AIRES : Change in Cordoba
WASHINGTON : Visit From Benin
Culture : 'Crossover' is New Buzzword in South Africa : From music to theater to painting, the popular arts are becoming a chorus of diversity. By Sudarsan Raghavan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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.' By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Britain's Top Tory Toughs It Out
A Taste of Tea's History in Sri Lanka By John-thor Dahlburg, 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. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of: : Renewable Energy
BUSINESS
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. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Edges Lower on Mild Profit-Taking From Times Wire Services
National Bank's Parent Finishes Stock Rights Offer \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
BioSource Reschedules Shareholders Meeting \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
Massachusetts Firm to Acquire Ventura Micro \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
Amgen, N.Y. Firm Testing Lou Gehrig's Disease Drug \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
County Cablevision May Be Sold to Largest Operator \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
Golden Systems to Show Net Loss \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
One Hornblowers' Partner to Acquire Other's Interest \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
Engineering Job Service to Open Ventura Branch \o7 Compiled by Jack Searles\f7
Plasma and Materials Ships Systems to 2 Companies
BioSource Ends Talks for Acquiring Operon
Iwerks to Integrate Unit in Bid to Save $1 Million
Fidelity Fed Expects Loss in Restructuring
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. By Danica Kirka, 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. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plans Simmering for New Chain of Mexican Restaurants By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ojai Environmentalists Spurn Drugstore Changes By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefly: By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Whittaker Co. of Simi Valley won a $70,612 contract from...
* Textron Inc. of Valencia won a $32,820 contract from...
* Whittaker Controls Inc. of North Hollywood won a $29,808...
* Webster Engineering Co. of Camarillo won an $848,027...
* Hydro Mill Co. of Chatsworth won a $612,180 contract...
* Knurr USA Inc. of Simi Valley won a $294,390 contract...
* King Nutronics Co. of Woodland Hills won a $217,766...
* International Precision Inc. of Chatsworth won a $79,365...
* Crane Hydro Aire of Burbank won a $76,800 contract from...
* Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won a $5.3-million...
Lender OK Can Be a Monkey Wrench in Condo Repairs By Ron Galperin, \o7 Ron Galperin is an attorney with Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles. \f7
* Utility Power Group of Chatsworth won a $1.6-million...
* Llamas Plastic Inc. of Sylmar won a $1-million contract...
George Diltz has been appointed area marketing manager for...
Advanced Photonix Cuts Losses for Quarter, Year
First Citizens Bank Shows Rise in Net Income
Right Start Posts Net Loss of $2.1 Million in Fiscal '95
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. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California State Bank Plans to Expand in O.C., Acquire Landmark
Cruttenden Roth Inc.: The Irvine company has agreed to...
National Education Corp.: The Irvine-based company said it...
Pacific National Bank: The Newport Beach bank, a wholly...
I-Flow Corp.: The Irvine medical products company reported...
Hartman Pattern Co.: The Buena Park pattern maker's...
Seagate Technology Plans to Expand Anaheim Plant By Ross Kerber
'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. By David Chew, PACIFIC RIM NEWS SERVICE
Bermuda Casts Tourist Net But Catch Is Less Than Hoped From Bloomberg Business News
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
Company Town : Star Attraction : Bronfman Seems Bent on Making the Artists Happy By James Bates
Genentech Ousts CEO Over Conflict Question : Biotech: G. Kirk Raab says his negotiations with Roche on Genentech's behalf were 'fair, rigorous and competitive.' By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : Neukom Turns Tough Lawyer to Aid Microsoft By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Morris Turns Around and Gets New Job By Chuck Philips and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Who Runs Hollywood Now By Karen Kaplan and Sallie Hofmeister
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Agriculture \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Agriculture \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
ADM Insider Aided Inquiry, Sources Say : Probe: An executive at the agribusiness giant reportedly acted as an FBI informant in the price-fixing investigation.
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Eases But Broad Market Rises Again From Times Staff and Wire Services
Rockwell to Expand Chip Operations : Computers: Company is expected to announce today that Newport Beach site will get the new work. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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
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. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Going Into Business: Mind-Set Is First Hurdle : Where Some See Risk, Entrepreneurs See Opportunity By Catherine Gewertz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Packard Bell PCs Add Another Remote to Pile From Associated Press
Company Town : TRACKING THE TOP 10
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. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town
Company Town : Disney Appoints New VP
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
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. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Supervisor's Shooting Death Baffles Employees By John M. Glionna and Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Josh Meyer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Beverly Hills Madam Elizabeth Adams Dies By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actor Hugh Grant 'Fesses Up to Leno on 'Tonight Show' By Chris Riemenschneider, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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 By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Peddling a Two-Wheeled Lifestyle By Ted Johnson
Bill Calling for Election of MTA Board Is Defeated By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Union, Chief Clash on Overtime Policy By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeFore Star Back Among Thorns By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terror on a Sunny Afternoon By Al Martinez
Question: \o7 What do you think about the effort by Holly... By \o7 Interviews By Lorenza Munoz\f7
San Gabriel Valley : Serving One Valley From the Other One?
School Board's Horton Blasts Corporate 'Looting' of Country
San Fernando Valley : Armed Robber Slain by Theater Employee
Westside : Dog Takes His Cue, Detains Theft Suspect
South Bay : Fish Dealer in a Pickle Over Sea Cucumbers
Southeast : Tucker Pleads Not Guilty in Bribe Case
Southeast : MISSING LUMINARIES
Following the crumbs: Mike Johnston passed along an urban... By Steve Harvey
Actor Charlie Sheen to Be Called as Fleiss Trial Witness
Deputies Kill Man After He Allegedly Tried to Grab Gun
Central Los Angeles : Ground Broken for Bike Path Along River
TRANSIT WATCH : Angel's Rebirth
Agonizing, and Unneeded, Trial : Susan Smith is guilty; but would killing her make us all feel better?
Good-Looking Deal for Wetlands 'Gem' : Much of imperiled Bolsa Chica would be saved
Paris' Horridly Short Memory : Will the government of France never learn?
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. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. \f7
Family Ties Help Bind a Nation : Immigration: Restricting entry based on kinship would weaken the social and economic fabric of our country. By Michael Eng and Stewart Kwoh and Carolyn La, \o7 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\f7
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. By James A. Barber Jr., \o7 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. \f7
Welfare Is the 800-Pound Gorilla : It's a labyrinth of 80 duplicative programs, costing billions, and it must be changed. By Robert Rector, \f7 and \o7 Robert Rector is senior analyst for family and welfare issues at the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based public policy research institute.
Obituaries
Troubled Waters : Reduced Patrols, Lax Boating Laws Stir Concerns at Pyramid Lake By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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.' By Josh Meyer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shadow Hills : Man Possibly Linked to Slaying Sought By Ed Bond
Agoura Hills : Animal Advocates to Picket Circus Vargas By Frank Manning
Gunman Slain in Conflict With Theater Workers By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reseda : Robbery Suspect Must Take HIV Test By Paul Elias
Valleywide : Quake Debris Pickup Extension Rejected By Kay Hwangbo
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Putting the Brakes on Hot Pursuit By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Studio City : Residents Frustrated in Burger Chain Battle By Kay Hwangbo
Man Shoots Himself, Dies at Gun Range
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. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashion Center May Be Razed to Build New Mall : Business: Property owner hopes to break ground on $35-million retail project within six months. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Crashes Into Golf Course
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. By 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. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Program Expanded : Shelters: A $1.1-million HUD grant will provide round-the- clock housing. But downtown Ventura neighbors protest. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tax Agency to Help Collect Child Support : Law: District attorney will enlist state board to seize the assets of delinquent parents more easily. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$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. By Peter Roberson and Thao Hua, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4-Day Crusade Expected to Draw 150,000 By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Foam Foundation : New Material for Building Holds Promise for Quake and Fire Victims By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dog-Licensing Drive Pushed to Cut Deficit By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Slaying Recounted : Courts: Former Marine tearfully testifies that he remembers little from the night his ex-wife and daughter were killed. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Librarian's Remarks Are Protected, Court Agrees By Peter M. Warren
IRVINE : Council to Revisit Controversial Bypass Plan By Russ Loar
Update
NEWPORT BEACH : Recreation Offered for Children, Adults By Holly J. Wagner
SANTA ANA : 7-Foot Model Shows 'Space Saver School' By Jon Nalick
Radar Tower Will Stay, Official Writes By Andrew D. Blechman
OXNARD : Council to Disburse U.S. Shelter Grants By Stephanie Brommer
PORT HUENEME : 2 Police Officers to Be Added in New Budget By Eric Wahlgren
SANTA ANA : Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver By Tina Nguyen
SEAL BEACH : Role of Seawall in Beach Erosion Debated By Russ Loar
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : New Student Conduct Policy Up for Vote By Holly J. Wagner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Plans Weekly Family Film Festival By Bill Billiter
VENTURA : U.S. Serves Up Free Lunches to Needy Children By Jeff Mcdonald
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Border Goes With the Flow
ANAHEIM : New Police Contract Is on Agenda By Alan Eyerly
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : New Library Opens the Book on Community Identity By Frank Messina
2 Deputies Shot at While Making Arrest By Andrew D. Blechman
PLACENTIA : Official Opposes Property Tax Diversion By Tom Ragan
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Puts Off Parking Fees for Rail Travelers By Jeff Bean
Robbery Suspect Must Take HIV Test By Paul Elias
PLACENTIA : Development OKd Despite Objections By Tom Ragan
THOUSAND OAKS : Jury Recommends Death for Killer By Julio Moran
County to Promote Recycling of Used Oil By Carlos V. Lozano
LAGUNA BEACH : Council to Consider Tree-Trimming Issue By Leslie Earnest
Countywide : Hair Blossoms in Fair's Top Home Art By Deborah Sullivan
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. By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Protect Bolsa Chica Wetlands Gets Port's OK By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Killed by Freight Train
Empty Lot at Arts Plaza Sprouts Big Ideas : Entertainment: Developers with visions of fountains, theaters vie for site meant to complement city complex. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planning Commissioner Steps Down : Thousand Oaks: Forrest Frields is replaced by John Powers after four years. He supported 'personal property rights.' By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard's Revenue-Raising Options Include Putting Ads on Police Cars
Obituaries : Pearl Marie Grandsen Warren; Nursery Owner
Obituaries
Convalescent Home to Appeal Fines
2 Teens Held in Irvine Robbery, Car Theft
Mercury Hits 90, but Cooler Days Ahead
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.' By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Muster's Streak Ends at 40 Matches on Clay From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : There Were Other Players There, but Who Would Have Guessed It? By Bob Nightengale
DiSarcina's Success a Sign That Angels Learning How to Win By Mike Penner
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. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-star Game
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. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muster's Streak Ends at 40 Matches on Clay From Staff and Wire Reports
Goals by Zinho, Edmundo Give Brazil Victory in America Cup Associated Press
SAILING : Race Sloop Loses Mast to the Wind From Associated Press
If Nastase Can't Boom, Boom, Boom 'Em, He Will Join 'Em By Shav Glick
Riders Chase Indurain Uphill From Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Champion Mendoza Wins Close Decision Associated Press
Cal State L.A. Investigated by NCAA By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Wise to Transfer to Cal State Fullerton By Lon Eubanks
Golfers Getting Some High-Tech Help From Computer Graphics : Instruction: Pelican Hill system lets students see their swing, and compare it to the optimum. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frank Allen, formerly a point guard at Saddleback College...
MINOR LEAGUES / MIDWEST LEAGUE : Filbeck Learning to Adjust By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nomo's Responses Are Subject to a Great Deal of Interpretation By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : There Were Other Players There, but Who Would Have Guessed It? By Bob Nightengale
Baseball Daily Report By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : New Speed-Up Rules Are Slowed Down \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
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. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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