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What happened on July 19, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Smart Times at Beverly Hills High in 'Clueless' : Movie review: Amy Heckerling's script makes for a funny--and, yes, literary--teen farce. Alicia Silverstone is a standout. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART REVIEW : A Flap Over What 'Old Glory' Represents : Exhibition of New Flag Designs Poses Uneasy Questions of Politics, Art By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TELEVISION Muppet Comeback: The Muppets will return in a... By Steven Linan, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Willy' Returns for More Family-Bonding By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hey, Now: A Good Lineup Beats Jet Lag By Howard Rosenberg
Cybill's Moonlight Serenade : Persistence Helps Shepherd Face Criticism With a Song By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KLVE-FM, Dees in Morning Driver's Seat By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Rich Insights in Shear's Solo Show of 'Life' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : ABC Edges NBC on Pinch-Hit by Baseball's All-Stars By Lee Margulies
Laurie Lewis: On the Road Again : Pop music: A year after suffering injuries in a van accident while touring, the bluegrass star is continuing her highly regarded career with a Long Beach concert and a new album of duets. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Habits Wearing Thin : Lacking a Creative Premise to Resurrect the Concept, 'Nunsense II' Rests on Wobbly Underpinnings By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plain-Wrapped 'Stuart Little' Packed With Charm By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : A Light Touch Makes 'Money & Friends' By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Philharmonic Society Has Budget Surplus By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Home-Building: the Practical Approach : NORM ABRAM'S NEW HOUSE, \o7 by Norm Abram\f7 , Little, Brown $22.95, 320 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now at a Theater Near You: MIA Moms By Robin Abcarian
Beacons of Change : Rebels With a Cause, These Four Activists Tell How They Want to Reshape L.A.--and the World : DARRELL STRAIGHT JR.: YOUTH ACTIVIST : 'I got tired of seeing the kids around here just going down the drain.' By Michael Quintanilla
Forgive--but Not Forget : The emotional pain of abortion can haunt some women. But many are finding solace through churches. By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beacons of Change : Rebels With a Cause, These Four Activists Tell How They Want to Reshape L.A.--and the World : DOMINGO DELGADO: ACTIVIST FOR THE ELDERLY : 'It was just my nature and my love of people that got me involved.' By Lynell George
Beacons of Change : Rebels With a Cause, These Four Activists Tell How They Want to Reshape L.A.--and the World : NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST : 'Once the light is turned on, you can't turn it off.' By Duane Noriyuki
Beacons of Change : Rebels With a Cause, These Four Activists Tell How They Want to Reshape L.A.--and the World : LOIS ARKIN: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST : 'Once you have the knowledge about making something better, and you have the ability to do it, then you have the responsibility.' By Connie Koenenn
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Part-Time Dads Make the Most of Summer By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Matters : Experts say the inability to manage assets effectively is a failing of millions of otherwise competent, knowledgeable and skillful American women. By Pamela Stone, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beers on the House : Hobbies: Turning their garages into tiny breweries, do-it-yourselfers are cultivating a taste for fun and competition. The Orange County Fair reports a doubling of entries in its contest. By Maresa Archer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Beer Is Brewed By Maresa Archer
FDA Reform
Illegal Immigrants
Oil Drilling in Arctic Refuge
Cultural Revolution
UCLA Course in Diversity
Susan Smith
BALDWIN BANKRUPTCY: The Baldwin Co., an Irvine-based... By Catherine Saillant
CRUMBY IDEA: The package probably would have gone... By Jeff Schnaufer and Julie Tamaki
WESTWARD HO: Some businesses have been moving out of... By Jerry Hicks
Clinton Faces 2 Unpleasant Choices in Bosnia; Both Put U.S. Troops at Risk : Balkans: United States can help reinforce the 23,000 U.N. peacekeepers or it can help them withdraw. By Art Pine and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Proposes Air Strikes to Protect Gorazde By Art Pine and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Alleges Cover-Up After Foster Suicide By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baldwin Building Firm Files for Bankruptcy : Real estate: Newport-based Baldwin Co., one of state's largest and oldest in its industry, falls victim to slump. By John O'Dell and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Chancellor Slowed Fertility Scandal Audit By Tracy Weber and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mountain of Racist History Casts Shadow on Olympics : Games: Atlanta wants the world to see a harmonious city. But anger has flared over flag and other issues. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Back Preferences for Race, Gender By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapes Continue Focus on Simpson's Medical Status By Henry Weinstein and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Unabomber Probe Targets Fringe Groups, Activists : Crime: FBI seeks subscription list of sociology journal. Some critics say the federal government is overreaching. By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capitol Tribute to Mme. Chiang a Sign of Change By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts, Humanities Cuts Clear House : Culture: GOP-backed legislation abolishes funds in two to three years after slashing budgets. But Senate committee may act today to keep the programs alive. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Apology Goes to WWII Sex Slaves By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Quake Relief Pool Drying Up By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Down and Out in City of Light : The homeless are emerging in Paris and across France, shaking up a society that has long seen a job as part of its birthright. Their numbers--and rising militancy--pose headaches for the new president. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan B for O.C. Would Hit Cities, Districts for Cash By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Steps Up Affirmative Action Attack : Politics: Governor says preferences raise threat of 'the deadly virus of tribalism.' He vows to push UC regents to end the policy. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Allen's Attorney Warns GOP Not to Back Recall By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuts for Disabled Are Main Budget Snag : Welfare: Some Democrats balk at reductions sought by Wilson Administration. Activists say they cannot afford loss of any of monthly stipend. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Unveils Proposal to Shift Funds By Matt Lait and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hot Time in the Old Town By Peter H. King
Students, Lawmakers Assail Plan to End CSU Remedial Education By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressman's Proposal Mirrors Prop. 187 By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recall of Allen Breaks GOP Rules, Attorney Says : Legislature: The Assembly Speaker is entitled to a hearing before state Republicans can finance an effort against her, her lawyer warns in a memo to party officials. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Israeli Teens Shot to Death in West Bank : Mideast: Palestinians opposed to peace accord claim responsibility. Talks continue on expanding self-rule in territory. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Eases Doubts About Health : Russia: He appears on television to dispel speculation caused by apparently dated photo. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH : Republicans Devise Plan to Cap Open-Ended Medicare Outlays : House GOP members want to limit annual expenditures for each recipient. It's a radical approach to the government's fastest-growing program. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hormone Drugs for Women Halve Risk of Colon Cancer, Study Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Both Sides in Bosnia War Threaten to Use U.N. Troops as Human Shields : Balkans: The government army, borrowing Serbs' tactic, is stealing weapons and confining peacekeepers. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Proposes U.S.-Led Force for Bosnia By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Police Arrest Suspect in 17 Fires \o7 Associated Press\f7
Baldwin Brothers Rose to O.C. Society Heights : Profile: Their families are well known among charitable organizations. Both the brothers pursue outdoor sports activities. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : GOP Fails to End Regulations Debate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Late-Abortion Ban Sent to House Floor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vote on Arts Funding
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Chicago Heat Wave Death Toll Up to 376 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : Training Bomb Hits Early; 1 Killed, 8 Hurt From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Ackerman, Hafner Lead in Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Hijacker Takes Bus on Wild Ride From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Dam Gate Break Cause Disputed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Doctor Amputates Again--Wrongly
Outside Audit Finds House Accounting System 'a Mess' By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dim Hope for Bankruptcy Brainstorming : Roundtable: About 100 county residents are gathering today to consider any and all ideas for recovery, but officials expect to hear few realistic solutions. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith 'Lied' to Nation About Her Sons, Prosecutor Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Richmond to Put Ashe Statue on Historic Street \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Tiny Meteoroid Hits Shuttle \o7 Reuters\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Unanimous Verdicts Also On Trial By Bill Boyarsky
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Nicole Simpson Foundation Gives Shelter $10,000 By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Falls Further Back in Money Race : Politics: The congressman has raised only $144,109 in his quixotic bid for the presidency. Most others have collected millions. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McVeigh Purportedly Confided in Sister About Robbing Bank By Pierre Thomas, THE WASHINGTON POST
BUSINESS
Baldwin Co., Major Builder, in Bankruptcy : Real estate: The developer, one of the area's largest, has built more than 15,000 homes in the past four decades. By Debora Vrana and John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Home Medical Firm Accused of Medicare Fraud : Health care: GAO audit report alleges that No. 1 First American submitted $14 million in improper billings. By Ralph Vartabedian and Robert Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rating Television the High-Tech Way
Signs of Discontent in O.C. : Real estate: Agents say communities' rules governing content of 'For Sale' placards are making a bad market worse. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Medical Firm Accused of Medicare Fraud : Health care: GAO report alleges that leading provider First American submitted $14 million in improper billings. By Ralph Vartabedian and Robert Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wal-Mart Plans Big Expansion in California : Retailing: The discount chain will open 50 to 100 stores in the state over the next five years, promising more woe for Kmart. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merrill Lynch's Legal Fees Jump Due to O.C. Mess : Brokerages: The 21% increase comes mostly from the ongoing battle over bankruptcy, a company spokesman says. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Californians' Raises Are the Lowest in 25 Years, Survey Says : Labor: Continuing decline--to 3.7% this year--reflects changing relationship between employees and employers. By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Microsoft Floors It in On-Line Race : Computers: Software maker says it will match rivals' Internet access with Network service to be launched next month. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Builder Baldwin Co. in Bankruptcy : Real estate: The developer, one of the area's largest, has built more than 15,000 houses in the past four decades. By Debora Vrana and John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Shrinking spreads helped pare second-quarter profit at... From Staff and Wire Reports
Another large California thrift, Golden West Financial... From Staff and Wire Reports
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Wells Fargo Profit Up 13% to $232 Million in 2nd Quarter From Staff and Wire Reports
Union Bank of San Francisco more than quadrupled its... From Staff and Wire Reports
U.S., Japan Plan Fresh Round of Talks on Aviation Dispute From Times Wire Services
IBM Posts Record Quarter but Warns of Slowdown From Reuters
U.S. Deficit Continues at Record Pace By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler 2nd-Quarter Profit Drops 86% : Autos: Company blames production cuts, incentive payments and costs related to its new minivan. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles Times to Reduce Its Work Force by 700 in 1995 From a Times Staff Writer
Reed Elsevier Plans to Sell U.S., European Publications From Associated Press
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
$5-Billion Westinghouse Bid for CBS Reportedly in Works By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Profit Taking in Tech Shares Sends Stocks Into Retreat From Times Wire Services
TV Studio Head Is Named President of Sony Television Entertainment By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laidlaw, CareLine Announce Merger Plans By Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Barings Report Blames Leeson, Managers From Associated Press
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION By Adam S. Bauman
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Fenasoft Show Signals Brazil's Rising Status as a World-Class Market By Lawrence J. Magid
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Your Home Page By Daniel Akst
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Bell Labs Has a Plan 9 of Its Own : Computers: The new system is designed to take advantage of today's computer networks. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Impact on Jupiter Has Few Reverberations By Lee Dye
Profits Up, FileNet Buying Software Firm to Expand Product Line By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eldorado Bancorp: The parent company of Eldorado Bank in... By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim computer products... By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neuro Navigational Corp.: The Costa Mesa manufacturer of... By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tivoli Industries Inc.: The Santa Ana manufacturer of... By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany Is Now 2nd Only to U.S. in Israel Trade : Relations: Fifty years after the Holocaust, German goods have lost much of their stigma to many Israelis. From Bloomberg Business News
Elsewhere in the country, Citicorp, the nation's largest... From Staff and Wire Reports
Chemical Banking Corp., the nation's third-largest bank... From Staff and Wire Reports
Time Warner Inc. said its loss narrowed to $8 million in... From Staff and Wire Reports
Philip Morris Cos. earnings climbed 14.4% in the second... From Staff and Wire Reports
Intel Corp., powered by strong demand for its Pentium... From Staff and Wire Reports
Merrill Lynch & Co., No. 1 in the full-service brokerage... From Staff and Wire Reports
Charles Schwab Corp., the biggest discounter of investor... From Staff and Wire Reports
Eastman Kodak Co. said its second-quarter profit jumped... From Staff and Wire Reports
Mattel Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose a... From Staff and Wire Reports
Court Upholds FCC's Right to Fine Broadcasters for Indecency From Associated Press
Court Upholds FCC's Right to Fine Broadcasters for Indecency From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Stick to the Facts About Waco : House hearings should avoid a sideshow promoted by the gun lobby
Properly Defining Our 'Best and Brightest' : UC board faces momentous vote on affirmative action
Too Cruel for Cons but Not for Kids? : Atty. Gen. Lungren says paddling--banned in the prisons--would be legal in the schools
Of Work, Welfare and Motherhood : Reform could end the stigma that attaches to women with children having jobs outsidethe home. By Marlene Adler Marks, \f7 and \o7 Marlene Adler Marks is a columnist for the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
Rosenbergs Were Guilty--and Framed : FBI, Justice Department and judiciary conspired to convict a couple accused of espionage. By Alan M. Dershowitz
PERSPECTIVE ON UC REGENTS : Trouble in Our 'House of Lords' : Insulardecision-making, hostility to differing opinions, emphasis on pomp--is this any way to run a public university? By Patrick M. Callan, \o7 Patrick M. Callan is the executive director of the private California Higher Education Policy Center in San Jose. \f7
Public Hearings on Packwood --and Clinton : It's hypocritical to demand accountability of senators and Supreme Court nominees while ignoring the President's accuser. By Susan Carpenter Mcmillan, \o7 Susan Carpenter McMillan is a television commentator, spokesperson for the Women's Coalition and a founder of ShE LIST, a conservative women's political-action committee. \f7
Block, Union Sue County Over Cutbacks By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Police Panel Head Vows to Work With Chief By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$8 Billion Left in Quake Aid, but Claims Exceed That : Recovery: Public projects make up bulk of remaining cases and are extremely costly. Scores of disputes need to be resolved. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Sues to Stop Park on Reseda Ridge By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTA Rail Project Faces Possible Loss of Its Insurer : Transportation: Insurance firm wants to double the agency's deductible. That and other proposed changes are prompted by the many setbacks in the subway project. By David Willman and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Putting On a Show : Scholarly Kelberg Turns to Unusual Theatrics to Make Point With Jury By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news
A Childhood Rite Vanishes By Robert A. Jones
Learning the Right Bearing : Director Alfred Howard brings a love of cars and his strict military style to Toyota-Urban League auto training center. : Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Weigh Holding Meetings Throughout L.A. : City Hall: Chick and Feuer propose the change as a way to make government accessible to residents. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Way of L.A. to Cut Staff, Refocus Efforts : Charities: Restructuring is in response to five-year decline in fund raising. Agency hopes to broaden appeal to small and medium-size companies. By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Union Upset That Chief Will Forgo Monthly Meetings
The Smoking Light Is On and the Cigar Is the Star : The stogie is gaining in popularity, especially among young urbanites. Despite health warnings, upscale smoking lounges are proliferating. By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Men Indicted in Growing of Marijuana in Mountains
Westside : CALL FORWARDING
Westside : College's New Chief Is Winning Admirers
Westside : STORMY WATERS
Westside : STRONG, SILENT TYPE
Case of Officer on Trial in Videotaped Beating Goes to Jury
Jesse James--the L.A. years As you've no doubt heard... By Steve Harvey
Central Los Angeles : New College Chief Under Fire
South Bay : NO-FLY ZONE
South Bay : COUNCIL QUICKIE
Southeast : EMBATTLED COUNCILWOMAN
Southeast : A Litigious Voice in Cudahy
Southeast : JURY AWARD
San Fernando Valley : Child Endangerment Charges
A Cradle of Civilization By Patt Morrison
San Gabriel Valley : ON THE BLOCK
San Gabriel Valley : HOMES ALONE
San Gabriel Valley : Bear Captured Near Homes in Glendora Hills
South Bay : Gardena Official Wins Diversity Award
Gallegly, TV Station Battle Over Ad Charges : Politics: KADY refuses to refund money the congressman says is owed for unused air time. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Therapy on a Large Scale : Camarillo: A pair of rare horses visit senior citizens who are participating in an adult day-care program. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Disaster Scenarios at Local Hospitals : Health: For uninsured and poor, Sylmar's Olive View and Lancaster's High Desert are last resort. Both may close. By Timothy Williams and Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Conservancy Sued Over Park Plan : Development: Friends of Caballero Canyon say project would radically alter area's delicate ecosystem. By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Phase Out Remedial CSU Classes Is Attacked : Education: Critics warn trustees that toughening admissions requirements could result in masses of students being turned away. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban on Cigarette Vending Machines to Be Drafted : Health: Ordinance aimed at reducing teen-age smoking would apply to unincorporated areas. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texaco OKs Settlement Over Spills : Environment: The company agrees to pay $195,000 but admits no wrongdoing. Suit alleges it soiled streams in hills above Ventura River. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Protests Cause Firm to Pull Out of Park Deal By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Help Backed on Marine Center Study By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Law Limits Mobile Home Rent Hikes By Jeff Mcdonald
OJAI VALLEY : County OKs Plan Limiting Growth By Andrew D. Blechman
SANTA PAULA : Residents Can Apply for Planning Board By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Police Evacuate 80 After Mattress Fire By Stephanie Brommer
VENTURA : Development Chief for Business Named By Jeff Mcdonald
Voters to Decide on Library Services Tax By Carlos V. Lozano
Pacoima : United Way Funding Panel Will Meet By Douglas Alger
Calabasas : Gated Community Plan to Be Discussed By Frank Manning
SIMI VALLEY : Elks Lodge Seeks Campground OK By David R. Baker
Valleywide : Freeway Landscaping to Double as Ads By Abigail Goldman
THOUSAND OAKS : Benefit Concert Held for Missing Man By Stephanie Brommer
Van Nuys : $40,000 Damage in Apartment Fire By Jeannette Desantis
Valleywide : Kids From Quake-Hit Areas Go to Camp By David E. Brady
Van Nuys : Man Drowns in His Back-Yard Pool By Nicholas Riccardi
MOORPARK : Teachers, District Reach Tentative Pact By Scott Hadly
Toxic Discharges
Northridge : Baby's Arrival Makes Stylists a Cut Above By Nicholas Riccardi
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Department Saves Money for County By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : Veteran Strikes Gold in His Golden Years By Michael Arkush
WESTLAKE : Actor Fails to Appear at Start of Abuse Trial By Paul Elias
Van Nuys : Reward Offered in Slaying of Grocer By Tim May
Official Says CSUN's Recovery Threatened : Quake aid: Campus president tells trustees that reduced funding and bureaucratic delays may stall rebuilding plans. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cause of Pit Bull's Fatal Attack on 5-Month-Old Girl Is Still Unclear : Animals: Mauling of baby underscores the fact that any breed can harm a small child, experts say. The dog involved may be destroyed. By David R. Baker and Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Neighborhood Meetings Considered for L.A. Council Sessions : Proposal: October meeting in the Valley would launch attempt to bring panel closer to constituents. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Unit on Elder Abuse Is Praised but Not Expanded By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Trustees Authorize Foundation to Sell 1,800-Acre Site : Education: School board gives control of surplus land to group. Wood Ranch residents want a say in picking developers. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Depot Bid to Open Early Is Weighed : Thousand Oaks: City Council weighs residents' complaints about noise against store's need to serve customers and receive shipments. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Who Left Children in Parked Car Are Charged
Obituaries : Shon Michael Aselin; Senior at Westlake High
Obituaries
Water Heater Safety Bill Signed From a Times Staff Writer
Riders' Ideas Sought to Help Plan Future Bus Routes By Steve Ryfle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banned Little Leaguers to Make Final Pitch for Playoffs : Courts: Suit seeks to halt district all-star tournament. Parents want games replayed with the excluded players. By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1.7 Million Earmarked for Block in Burbank : Neighborhood: Council decides to proceed with several projects meant to improve quality of life. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Cause of Fatal Dog Attack Still Unclear : Animals: Mauling of baby underscores the fact that any breed can harm a small child, experts say. The pit bull involved may be destroyed. By Lisa M. Bowman and David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Allen's Attorney Issues Warning to GOP By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Proposes Tax Money Shift By Jodi Wilgoren and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shooting Suspect, 13, a 'Follower' : Slaying: Boy who allegedly shot his 14-year-old cousin was unlikely to cause trouble, his teachers say. By Tina Nguyen and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hold the Salt : Pilot Desalination Plant in Huntington May Eventually Help Quench Area's Thirst By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Winner Sues Son for $12.6 Million : Courts: Woman, in her 60s, alleges he and his wife coerced her into signing over the prize money. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 72ND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Ackerman, Hafner to Meet in Runoff : Republican attorney and Democratic hospital administrator will face off in September election. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Throws Family Dog From Overpass By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys Love Danger's Thrill; Adding Guns to Mix Is Deadly By Dana Parsons
FULLERTON : Interim Chief Named for Fire Department By Mimi Ko
Q & A
CYPRESS : Committee Files 6,766 Signatures for Recall By Bill Billiter
Countywide : Agreement Reached on McColl Cleanup By David Haldane
Countywide : Shelter Gets $10,000 From Brown Charity By David Reyes
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Auto Crash Victim Awarded $10 Million By Debra Cano
Countywide : Assessor Will Skip 20 Appeal Hearings By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH : Judge Rejects Lawsuit Against School District By Susan Marquez Owen
DANA POINT : Plan for New Roller Hockey Rink OKd By Julie Fate Sullivan
COSTA MESA : Bel Congo Motel, Scene of Deadly Shooting, Is Demolished By Hope Hamashige
COSTA MESA : Garage Sale Rules Won't Be Changed By Hope Hamashige
SANTA ANA : City Lets Volunteer Center Break Lease By Jeff Kass
TUSTIN : Trash Pickup Fees to Rise About 10% By Jon Nalick
TUSTIN : Group Is Showing Debt Still Growing By Jon Nalick
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Dance Fever in Balboa
Couple Wants Criminal Charges Filed : Scandal: They say former UCI fertility clinic director Asch stole four of their eggs. 'It's just such a violation of trust.' By Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Red Cross Employee Suspected of Taking $144,000
SPORTS
Britain's Edwards Sets Triple Jump Record From Staff and Wire Reports
If This Keeps Up, Garvey Gravy May Be Next at Dodger Stadium By Shav Glick
Lunker Rainbows Offer a Pot of Gold at South Lake
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
A Tale of Opening the Window to Let Out the Cat By Pete Thomas
Britain's Edwards Sets Triple Jump Record From Staff and Wire Reports
St. Louis Drives Up Cost of Landing NFL Team By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indians' Belle Puts Angels in Wringer : Baseball: Spirits remain high despite outfielder's grand slam in ninth off Lee Smith. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgia Asks: What Price Glory? : Johnson Finds Double Trouble in Record Run By Mike Downey
Crash Kills Cyclist in Pyrenees : Tour de France: Casartelli fails to make a turn at 55 m.p.h. and becomes third to die in 92-year history of race. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATLANTA 1996 / Countdown to The Summer Olympic Games : Georgia Asks: What Price Glory? : Venues: With a year to go, cost of event, effects on community cause concern. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Heard It Yelled Here First By Jim Murray
U.S. Soccer Team Peaks a Year Late By Mike Penner
Brian Blades Charged With Manslaughter From Associated Press
Magic Out of the Playing Business : Basketball: He rules out another comeback, saying he has too much going on outside the game. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATLANTA 1996 / Countdown to the Summer Olympic Games : They Just Might Be the New Nadia, the New Teofilo, Etc. : Summer Games: Moceanu, Mutola, Popov, Savon, Van Almsick are names to remember. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Approach of Games Measured in Leaps, Bounds--and a Billboard By Randy Harvey
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Help Wanted Sign Is Hung Out By Mike Digiovanna
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clemens Bounces Back With Eight Innings, Victory for Boston From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins Hit Enough in Victory From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza, Wallach, DeShields Sit By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Help Wanted Sign Is Hung Out By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Lind, Royals Settle, Part Ways Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Location Lets Newport Beach CC Swing Deal By Martin Beck
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Can't Hold Back Vancouver in 10-5 Loss
Top Four Players Gain Third Round at Hardcourt Event
Northridge Hands Reins to Bubb : Administration: Chief fund-raiser to replace Hiegert on interim basis as school's athletic director. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lanes That Never Sleep : Open Around the Clock, Earthy Canoga Park Bowl Attracts a Sometimes Bizarre Array of Alley Cats and Denizens of the Night By Ethan Skolnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / STEVE ELLING : Lundstrom Learns a Secondary Lesson By Steve Elling
LEGION BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Soliz Back in the Win of Things By Jeff Fletcher
Lightweight Mosley Says He's Worthy of the Big Time : Boxing: Fighter will face former WBO champion Aceves Friday at The Pond. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS : Ferreira Says Otto Is High on His List By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Gladney's Rides Are a Bit Faster Now By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cuccias Pitches Encino to 14-10 Playoff Victory
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