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What happened on July 20, 1995
NEWS
Wine Whine
For the Birds
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
It's, Like, Totally Stylish, Ya Know? By Betty Goodwin
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Glimpse of Real Life and Family Ties : LOVING EDITH, \o7 by Mary Tannen\f7 , Riverhead Books, $22.95; 275 pages By Kim Bendheim, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just How Dangerous Is Your Job, Anyway? : Workplaces: Forget the Postal Service. The riskiest vocations in America are fishermen, timber cutters, airplane pilots and taxicab drivers. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crying Like a Baby . . . Brother : Through Tears of Sorrow and Joy, Roger Clinton Tells of Life as a 'Mama's Boy'--and in Bill's 'Light' By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On-Line and Upscale : Fashion is no stranger to cyberspace. Now it has a designer edge. The forecast: $1 billion of on-line business by 2000. Shoppers, you may start your modems. By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : A Tale of Two Beverlys By Maureen Sajbel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mariachi Madness in Orange County By Laurie K. Schenden
To Pledge Allegiance : A difficult exam. A loss of identity. For some immigrants, U.S. citizenship leaves them torn. By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If the Shoe Fits, You're in Fine Shape
Summer-Weight Sports Coat Helps You Look, Feel Cool By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sweet Tees : The Fitted Look Is Cute--and Versatile By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Harris Emerges Quietly From His 'Dreamcoat' By Kathryn Bold
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Kempton on Human Rights
Aung San Suu Kyi
PC Reversal
Regulating Tobacco
V-Chip to Block TV Violence
Navy Victories
GOP Budget Plan
Eruption Assumptions : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Scientists at Mt. St. Helens are studying how to predict volcanic activity. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happiness Not Necessarily Linked to Beauty, Study Finds : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Drug Found Effective in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Physicists Take Close Look at Gold's Atomic Value : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Doctors Discover Deadly Disease Carried by Ticks : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Spreading Taint in Fertility Clinic Case
3 Killers Sought in 5 Execution-Style Slayings : Crime: Robbers wearing hoods ambushed bar on the edge of Tulare. Police, regulars are shocked and describe the saloon as a quiet place. From Associated Press
STRIKE THREE: After being tried three times this year in... By John Chandler and Jeff Schnaufer
HOT TYPE: The first 40 pages. That's all Fox 2000... By Bill Billiter and Chris Pasles and Jerry Hicks
Fugitive, 78, Collared by Bat-Wielding Woman \o7 Associated Press\f7
Drivers Take Final Lap at Saugus Track By Shav Glick and Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutors Did Not Target Jurors for Removal, Ito Says : Simpson trial: Judge rejects claims by defense. He details his reasons for dismissing many panelists. By Jim Newton and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Can Korea Break Free of Japan? : The peninsula's people want to jettison all traces of the brutal colonial rule that ended in 1945. But from business to language to works of art, the two Asian nations are too thoroughly entwined. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Supervisor Vasquez Faces Recall Attempt By Rebecca Trounson and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Declares Affirmative Action Is 'Good for America' : Policy: President urges nation to mend the system, not eliminate it, and orders reforms. Address is hailed by liberal Democrats and civil rights advocates. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waco Hearings Open; Girl Tells of Forced Sex By David Willman and Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Off 57 After Falling by 135 Points By James F. Peltz and Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Federal Agency Seeks Protection for Coho Salmon By Max Vanzi and Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Phony Claims Pour Through the Cracks By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riverside Man Convicted in Serial Slayings By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Worker Held After 4 Supervisors Are Slain : Rampage: Suspect, who had received unfavorable job evaluations, methodically shot victims, police say. By Eric Malnic and Bettina Boxall and Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fugitives With Militia Ties Put the Law on the Defensive : Violence: A Montana man is seized after 3-year standoff. But officials hesitate to pursue other renegades. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Offering 2 Cents' Worth on $2 Billion : Recovery: 150 forum participants share ideas ranging from joke about casinos at Disneyland to serious suggestion of seceding from the state. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides on Budget Wait for the Other to Blink : Capitol: As deadlock continues and resolution remains elusive, some legislators visit Lake Tahoe. Today, many will be at UC Board of Regents meeting. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Cities Plead Their Case in Sacramento : Legislature: They don't want to forgive county debt or forfeit tax revenue. Local lawmakers say they just might have to do both. By Eric Bailey and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Indian Tribe Challenges Plan for Gold Mine : Venture in Panamint Valley has county and federal go-ahead, but Native Americans are trying to block it. They say that the ground is culturally significant, and that no one consulted them on the project. By Martin Forstenzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officers Kill Man After He Reports His Robbery Plan : Shooting: Garden Grove police say victim had called them, then pointed pellet gun in confrontation outside a doughnut shop. Witness says officers first tried to negotiate. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Killers Sought in 5 Execution-Style Slayings in Tulare : Crime: Robbers wearing hoods ambush a bar on the edge of town. Police and regulars are shocked and describe the saloon as a quiet place. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Affirmative Action Spotlight Turns to UC Regents Meeting : Education: Politicians, protesters and media representatives converge on San Francisco. Board will consider far-reaching rollback of race- and gender-based preferences. By Dave Lesher and Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Myanmar Calm as Dissident Ventures Out By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Missile Exercises Near Taiwan Also Test of Fortitude By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a race against time to save Utah's salt flats : Speed enthusiasts and a mining company are trying to replenish Bonneville's legendary mineral expanse. By James G. Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington Insight From The Times' Washington Bureau
Iran Reportedly Seeking Arms From Belarus By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Claim Control of Second 'Safe Area' : Balkans: Bosnian government denies report that Zepa has fallen. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies Agree on Air Strikes, Still Debating Troops By Art Pine and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Killed, 95 Injured at Rock Concert in Israel : Accident: A Southland teen-ager is among the dead. Youths were trampled after fans broke through a gate. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Unfinished Business: Government Contracts : Courts: Clinton has endorsed fairness. But that doesn't erase a strict Supreme Court ruling that undercuts affirmative action in awarding funds. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : President: 'No Quotas in Theory or Practice' \o7 From Associated Press\f7
GOP in Bitter Disarray on Bias Programs : Politics: Democrats seem to have reached a general accord. Republicans, on the contrary, find themselves deeply divided on issue. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Idaho Shootout Hearings Set \o7 Reuters\f7
Diver Tells Smith Jury of Watery Grave \o7 From Reuters\f7
Odd Couple, D'Amato and Hubbell, Debate Ethics at Whitewater Hearings By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims' Neighbors and Colleagues Recall 'Four Great People' : Shootings: Friends offer comfort to families of the slain men; one was Los Angeles' most senior city employee. 'It's really a tragic loss,' a co-worker says. By Richard Simon and Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Special Events : TUBED AND WEBBED : 'Surfing the Net' Takes on New Meaning as the Beach Industry Gets On-Line With Trends and Contest News By David Reyes, \o7 Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. and \f7
Special Events : Surf City Lives Up to Its Name With U.S. Open By David Reyes
BREAKING OUT THE BUBBLY : The Exhibit at the La Habra Museum Is Awash in Soap, Water--and Science By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
MUSIC : Blend Bulgarian Tunes, a Psychedelic Frog, and It's Zhaba By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Factory Works for All Ages By Rose Apodaca Jones, \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
POP : A Chameleonic Chilton Sheds His Inhibitions By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Marathon Training Can Help Any Runner Go the Distance By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and \f7
OC Fans' Choices
Morals Weigh Down the Magic of 'Indian in the Cupboard' By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
Casablanca (NR) Maybe the favorite movie of all time... By Mark Chalon Smith
The Menu at Daily's Fit & Fresh Is Just What the Doctor Ordered By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County. Fax, (714) 966-7790; phone, (714) 966-7700. \f7
RESTAURANTS : Well-Done Flavor of Southwest By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Rookie Guards Train Eyes on Sand and Surf By Jeff Meyers, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : WALK-UP ART : Courtyard Sculpture Beckons the Curious By Josef Woodard
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : PIG OUT : Finding New Homes for Little Porkers By Elena Jarvis
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : FOOD FOR THOUGHT : Psychics, Serenades and Sicilian Cooking By Elena Jarvis
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Folk Duo to Briefly Bring Back Good Old Days By Bill Locey
Swingin' Into Town : Cherry Poppin' Daddies will blast off with its own style of rock and punk backed by a happening horn section. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gardens of Verse Are Popping Up All 'Round : The Poetry Shop in Thousand Oaks has ongoing events and there will a reading at Cafe Voltaire in Ventura. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guardians of Summer : Rookies Train Rigorously for Beach Rescue Jobs By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A View of Criminals and Prisoners of Love : One-act works written by local playwrights are making debuts at theaters in Santa Paula and Ventura. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riders of Purple Sage Still Kickin' Up Dust, Nostalgia : The legendary cowboy musicians will give a concert under the stars at the historic Olivas Adobe in Ventura on Saturday. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS : It's a Standout Month for New Public Sculpture in Ventura : There's also still time to see the works of the winning local artists from the Merit Awards Show. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : A Mermaid Spins Sea Stories for Children at Ventura Pier : She's part of an entertaining program to teach youngsters, and their families, about the ocean and its creatures. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Frog Population Drop Linked to Pollution : Mark Jennings, who grew up in Santa Paula, has been researching amphibians for a U.S. Forest Service project. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summertime Melons Beginning to Roll Into Area Stores : Cool weather has delayed arrival of the seasonal favorites. Prices will start to dip as August approaches. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : One for the Birds : Many of them will be on sale, ranging from finches for $10 to exotic parrots costing thousands of dollars. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Strong Acting Keeps 'Secret Garden' Abloom : Sweetening the tone of this classic tale proves a plus for Santa Barbara City College production. By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Band Roams Home to Santa Barbara
GOINGS ON : Mozart Fans May Discover Extra Drive Is Worth It : San Luis Obispo isn't too far to go for good music. The festival honoring the enigmatic composer will run through Aug. 6. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Diverse Menu Is the Ticket at La Terraza : The stunning dining room at Hyatt Westlake Plaza is largely successful in its effort to be many things to many diners. By Norm Chandler Fox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura's Leeward Winery recently underwent a major... By Leo Smith
An Insider Marketing Strategy
2 Malibu Fire Stations May Close Unless County Raises Fees By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gay Youth Center Draws Flak From Prostitution Foes By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beverly Hills Wants You : Tourism: Hoteliers persuade City Council to renew a controversial $1.5-million ad campaign to attract visitors. By Kelly David, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENICE : Boardwalk's Problem Is on the Surface By Kelly David, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater : A Shrewd Anniversary for Shakespeare Festival By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA MONICA : Registering for College Is Just a Phone Call Away By Kelly David
WEST HOLLYWOOD : City Joins Battle to Lower Electric Bills By Mary Moore
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Thomas M. Crail, 41; Local Chamber Executive Director
WESTWOOD : Plans for Phone Tower Near School Derailed By Emelyn Cruz Lat
WESTWOOD : Women's Health Center Opens Saturday By Emelyn Cruz Lat
CULVER CITY : Garden Club Show Offers Plants for Sale at Out-of-the-Past Prices By Mary Moore
COVER STORY : Shape Up or Ship Out : That's the Message Many Boaters and Some Officials Want to Send to Residents of Unseaworthy Vessels Moored in Marina del Rey By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Getting-to-Know-You Game By Christina V. Godbey
Family: Children Carry On the Tradition
Renters: Reversal by Board Member Applauded
Dogs: Problems With Off-Leash Policy
Brazilians: Fan Appreciates Cover Story
Sports : Taking Stardom for a Test Drive : Basketball: Crossroads guard Baron Davis heard a lot of sales pitches and turned a lot of heads at the Nike All-American Camp. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Westside Students Are Getty Interns
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC REVIEW : Pesek at the Bowl: No Muss, No Fuss By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Jackie Mason Gives Insults a Bad Name : Theater review: His 'Politically Incorrect' show at the Can~on includes solid zingers but also some juvenile humor. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : Musings on the Artist's Commodity Status By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION Hagman Has Cancer: Larry Hagman, who became a... By Judith Michaelson, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Exhilarating Catalina Show From Guitar Virtuoso Martino By \o7 * Pat Martino At Catalina Bar & Grill Through Sunday. 1640 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (213) 466-2210. $12 Cover Tonight and Sunday, $15 Cover Friday and Saturday, With Two-drink Minimum. Martino Performs Two Shows Nightly, At 8:30 and 10:30. \f7 X and Don Heckman
THEATER REVIEW : Absurdist 'Dimes' Presents a Challenge for Its Actors By F.Kathleen Foley
THEATER REVIEW : 'Dreamcoat' Has Seen Brighter Days By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : A Honky-Tonk Paradise at the Cowboy Palace Saloon By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
ART REVIEW : 'Photography' Meets Other Art Forms By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Stellar 'Names' Examines Dangers of Demagoguery By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 'Shame' Solid, Aggressive Journalism By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tanned, Tattooed and Toughened : Forget the Sweet Pamela Anderson of 'Baywatch.' She's Making a Sharp Leap From TV to the Screen With 'Barb Wire' By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Body OKs Arts Bill; Lean Years Still Loom By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15th Jewish Film Festival Opens
O.C. Pop Music Review : England: Country Worth Visiting By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Top 10
Theater Reviews : Honesty and Charm in This Delightful 'Garden' Grow By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
U.S. Oil, Natural Gas Firms Pushed Spending to $20 Billion in 1994 From Reuters
Times Mirror Unveils Corporate Overhaul, Plans to Cut 1,750 Jobs : Media: The restructuring is designed to improve its financial performance and return it to fundamental operations. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WALL STREET AND THE ECONOMY : Greenspan Assessment Unusually Bullish : Nasdaq Computers Taxed to the Hilt by Strong Surge in Trading Activity By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Passes Bill to Block Bailouts Similar to Mexico's : Policy: Move seen as a rebuke of the Administration over package implemented without congressional approval. By James Gerstenzang and Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Is CBS Worth the Price? Westinghouse Thinks So By James Bates and Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WALL STREET AND THE ECONOMY : Greenspan Assessment Unusually Bullish : 'Maximum Risk' of Recession Is Over, Healthy Growth Is Ahead, He Says By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profit grew 9% at Hughes Electronics Corp., driven by... From Times Wire Services
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Home Construction Jumps 3.9% in June From Associated Press
EARNINGS : Ford Income Off 8% as Sales Volume Drops From Times Wire Services
EARNINGS : BankAmerica Sees Sharply Higher Profit in Quarter By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electronic Data Systems, which provides computer services... From Times Wire Services
Airlines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
American Airlines' Parent Posts 17% Increase in Profit From Times Wire Services
On-Line Services Urge Microsoft to 'Unbundle' Windows 95 : Computers: Software giant says there is no turning back from its decision. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Justice Department Willing to Reduce Limits on IBM Marketing From Associated Press
Small Players Calm During Day's Wild Ride By Rebecca Mowbray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields Soar as Hope of Fed Cut Fades From Times Wire Services
Basic Research Can Bring a Company Profit in Unexpected Ways By Robert X. Cringely, Robert X. Cringely is a columnist for Infoworld and the author of "Accidental Empires."
Pacific Telesis Group Gets Approval to Build Network That Offers Video Programming By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q & A : What Do Investors Do When the Stock Market Gets Rocky? By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business : Russian Parliament Rejects Yeltsin's Choice to Head Central Bank : Economies: It also derides Prime Minister Chernomyrdin for painting an overly rosy economic picture. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Companies Meet Each Other at the Airport By Carol Smith, Carol Smith is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Executive Travel : Airline Business Travelers Find Coffee, Tea but No AC From Reuters
GMAC, GM's finance subsidiary, posted a 20% increase in... From Times Wire Services
Teledyne Inc. said its second-quarter earnings nearly... From Times Wire Services
Caterpillar Inc. reported that its earnings jumped 34% in... From Times Wire Services
Line Forms to Purchase 25 Huntington Homes By Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Pacific Corp.: The Costa Mesa home builder said...
Allergan Posts 2nd-Quarter Loss; Contribution Blamed
Karcher Enterprises Names Vice President, Director of Finance
Case Transfer Delays Trial of First Pension Corp. Lawsuit : Courts: Judge pleads overwork and passes on the fraud action against Rep. Cox and Commissioner Mendoza. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove designer and...
Wynn's International Inc.: The Orange supplier of O-rings...
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc.: The Irvine company...
SC Bancorp: The Anaheim parent company of Southern...
Apria Healthcare to Supply Minnesota HMO Operator
Rockwell Telecommunications: The Newport Beach company...
Landmark Bancorp: The La Habra parent company of Landmark...
Q & A : What Baldwin Bankruptcy Means to Customers By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foreign Companies Discover Shortcut to the U.S. Equity Market : Capital investment: American Depositary Receipts allow access without all the securities regulations. From Bloomberg Business News
Whether It's Organic, Chocolate or Nonfat, the Milkman Delivers : Service: A modern version of an old-fashioned idea returns to Bay Area doorsteps, courtesy of a family-run firm. From Associated Press
It's a Sterile Life for Clean-Room Workers : Technology: In factories where a speck of dust can wreck an experiment, a unique culture has grown. From Associated Press
FOOD
Are We Having Funds? By Charles Perry
Juice, the Magazine By Jonathan Gold
A Dinner Party Survival Guide : Go With the Flaw By Michelle Huneven
A Dinner Party Survival Guide : Frisco \o7 Frico\f7 By Marion Cunningham
A Dinner Party Survival Guide : In the Kitchen : One Sure Thing By Russ Parsons, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
BOOK REVIEW : Two Big Forks Down! : THE EATEN WORD: The Language of Food, the Food in Our Language \o7 By Jay Jacobs\f7 ; \o7 (Birch Lane Press: $15.95) \f7 By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsoft Wine Disc Is a Click By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Kitchen Tip
The Back Page : Chilling News By Russ Parsons
The Back Page
The Back Page : Summer Link: Brats in Beer By Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
The Back Page : AMERICA'S BEST : Pure Stalk By Kathie Jenkins
Mist Seed By Charles Perry
Great Balls of Fish By Jonathan Gold
By ROSE DOSTI : Chocolate Creme Brulee
A Dinner Party Survival Guide : It's a Love-Hate Thing By Karen Stabiner
The Great Caper Trout By Bev Bennett
Cook Your Greens By Steven Petusevsky, \f7 and \o7 Petusevsky is chef of one of the largest natural-food restaurants in the country.
The Naked Eggplant By Abby Mandel
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sequestered students? Accalculus class offered at UCLA is... By Steve Harvey
Eric Slater : A Cottontail's Call of the Wild By Eric Slater
A Zombie Called Budget Gimmickry : Quick-fix trickery seems to be reanimated in Sacramento every year
Spreading Taint in Fertility Clinic Case : New questions are raised about the credibility of UC Irvine chancellor
A Deck Chair on the Titanic of Television : The V-chip would do little to address the overall problems of inferior programming and commercialization. By Dana Mack, \o7 Dana Mack is an affiliate scholar at the Institute for American Values and the author of "The Assault on Parenthood," forthcoming from Simon & Schuster. \f7
Hey, I Said I Was Sorry! : Apologias: Mostly they're self-serving in self- renewing pursuit of the meaningless. By Ann Calhoun, \o7 Ann Calhoun is a writer in Los Osos, Calif. \f7
Federal Approval Clears Way for Funding of Levee : Rivers: Congress must allocate the first $12 million for project while agencies pledge to work with environmentalists on final design. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Cut School Breakup Debate Down to Size : Education: Activists appeal to legislators with catchy one-liners showing how huge district really is. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito Bailiff Is Slain Chasing a Prowler : Tragedy: Sheriff's deputy is shot after he confronts a man in his neighbor's yard in Pasadena. Judge adjourns Simpson trial in his memory. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Imprisoned 12 Years to Have Murder Conviction Reviewed By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Bitter Battle : Housing: Tenants of Venice affordable-housing complex assail redevelopment plan. Owners say it's the best solution for aging facility. By Adrian Maher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Studies Health Care Overhaul By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Approval Clears Way for Funding of Levee : Rivers: Congress can now allocate the first $12 million for Los Angeles River project. Agencies pledge to work with environmentalists on final design. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Plead for Aid in Washington : Budget: Molina and Yaroslavsky seek health care money to ease county's deficit and are joined by Boxer and other members of Congress. In Los Angeles, judge refuses to block cutbacks and layoffs. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Freed After 3rd Mistrial in Wife's Death : Courts: Prosecutors say that for now they will not seek a fourth trial of Jeffrey Dale Peitz in 1994 Palmdale slaying. By Phil Sneiderman and Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3 Deaths at Lake Prompt Calls for Tougher Safety Rules, More Patrols : Laws Allow Children as Young as 12 to Operate Motorized Boats By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Poll Workers Say It's a Wonder They Elect to Do Job
Parents Urged to Fence or Fill Pools to Keep Toddlers Safe
Witness Says Heidi Fleiss Forged Names on Documents
San Fernando Valley : Report Blames Blast on Waste Disposal
San Fernando Valley : NEW OWNERS
Southeast : CEMETERY CLOSED
San Gabriel Valley : An Unhelpful Councilman?
Southeast : Restaurant Kicks Out Blind Women With Guide Dogs
Central Los Angeles : Activist Nun Transferred
South Bay : City May Build Hockey Rink
Westside : WHERE'S HITCHCOCK?
Westside : BEVERLY WHO?
Westside : CONUNDRUM
Westside : Galanter Changes Mind, Accepts Automatic Pay Raise
South Bay : THE ROMANCE IS OFF
San Gabriel Valley : GAMMA RAY GOOF
Bosnia Falls to the Sound of Bickering : As NATO shreds, only arming the Muslim forces is left
Oxnard to Sell Stake in Troubled Radisson Hotel By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Music Lessons Harmonious : Teaching: Parents and children praise lighthearted, no-stress method used at three academies in county. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Authority in Santa Paula Buys Apartments By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Conchita Home Values Tumble After Slide : Assessor: Dozens of houses have been declared worthless. Property owners file a suit, blaming a farm for the hillside disaster. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Neighbors Voice Concerns About Buenaventura Mall Expansion : Development: Residents urge city leaders to take steps to minimize the noise and traffic effects of the massive project being proposed. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Details Arise in Dog-Beating Case By Andrew D. Blechman
CAMARILLO : Boy, 5, Accidentally Sets Fire to House By Andrew D. Blechman
CAMARILLO : Study to Proceed for 189-Home Project By Carlos V. Lozano
OXNARD : Pet, Bike Fees Go Up; Water Rates Go Down By Eric Wahlgren
PIRU : Tractor-Trailer Hits Firetruck, Killing 1 By Andrew D. Blechman
OJAI : Council Challenges Recreation Initiative By Lisa M. Bowman
OXNARD : Development Study Likely to Continue By Eric Wahlgren
OXNARD : Man Held in Kidnap of Girlfriend, Son By Andrew D. Blechman
FILLMORE : Methamphetamine Seized From Lab By Andrew D. Blechman
THOUSAND OAKS : Home Depot Wins OK to Open Earlier By Mary F. Pols
SIMI VALLEY : Police Headquarters Plan Clears Hurdle By David R. Baker
Private Group Given Oversight of Trails By Carlos V. Lozano
Quake Recovery Expedited for Market : Moorpark: The City Council unanimously approves plan giving administration of federal aid to the owners of the Mayflower store. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
District, Teachers Union Mum on Tentative Pact : Moorpark: The multiyear contract includes a pay increase, which is retroactive for one year, and class sizes will remain the same. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Harry Mercado Cobos Sr.; Aircraft Parts Maker
Fatal Rocketdyne Blast Linked to Improper Waste Disposal, Study Says : Inquiry: Test that killed two scientists last year appears to have been a 'disguise for destroying' unwanted materials, report finds. By Henry Chu and Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
Arts Official, City Council at Odds Over Public Park Near Civic Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Bonnie Roth contends that in 1993 a subcommittee was given control over the property. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skills Checklist to Replace Letter Grades : Education: New form of report card wins unanimous approval and will be tried in September for youngest students in Simi's public schools. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Fine Mess : It's Now Up to Homeowners to Pay for Clearing Quake Debris By Eric Slater, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blasts Linked to Disposal Violations : Inquiry: The tests at Rocketdyne that killed two men last year were being used to improperly get rid of waste, study says. By Myron Levin and Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Little Leaguers Can Play Ball, Judge Rules By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Theft Trial Begins for Valley Real Estate Whiz By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peitz Freed After 3rd Trial : Courts: Prosecutors say for now they would not seek to retry Palmdale man who had been charged in the 1994 slaying of his wife. By Julio Moran and Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
How Big Is the L.A. School District? Well . . . : Legislation: Breakup activist comes up with images like this: LAUSD's 61,224 employees would overflow Dodger Stadium. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : Homicides Rise 21% for 1st Half of Year By Julie Tamaki
Woodland Hills : Youth Joins Mayor in Bike Safety Video By Ray Patterson
Sunland : Contractors Come to the Rescue of Quake-Damaged Restaurant By Ed Bond
Encino : Pair Steal Mercedes From Paula Abdul By Jeannette Desantis
Agoura Hills : Judge Forbids City to Ban Freeway Signs By Frank Manning
San Fernando : Speakers to Discuss Alcohol, Tobacco Ads By Tim May
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Bowler Comes Up Winner at Special Games By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valleywide : Hearing Set for L.A. Growth Plan By Aaron Curtiss
Tarzana : Jewelry Store Robbed of $100,000 in Gems By Jeannette Desantis
Northridge : CSUN Development Plan Wins Approval By John Chandler
5 Ordered to Stand Trial for Staging Dogfights : Courts: Videotape taken from Palmdale home shows a bloody clash between pit bulls. It is admitted as evidence. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Polling Site Workers Tell City Officials of Election Day Problems : Hearing: Meeting is called in hopes of devising solutions for notorious voting place snafus. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robber Killed in Canoga Park Shootout : Crime: Police said gunfire erupted after three men knocked at a residence where fake IDs and cash were found. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills Girl Is Killed at Israeli Rock Concert : Tragedy: Henny Yitzhak, 16, is trampled to death when fans stampede arena. She had been visiting for summer break. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Property Acquired to Renovate Train Station : Glendale: Council votes to approve settlement in which it will pay $300,000 for a small parcel near the site. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airport's Exemption From Suit by Schools Is Questioned By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito Bailiff Killed by Prowler : Tragedy: Sheriff's deputy is fatally shot after he confronts a man in his neighbor's yard in Pasadena. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Clemente OKs Streets Assessment : Finance: Critics say general fund, not a tax, should pay for repairs to aging roads. Levy will cost households up to $90 annually. By Julie Sullivan and Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$56-Million Prize Fires Lotto Fever : Jackpot: Lines are long to buy tickets to a fantasy of wealth in a bankrupt county. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Called Police Fatally Shot : Tragedy: 20-year-old tells officers of his robbery plan and asks them to shoot him. He is killed when he points pellet gun at police. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Workers Propose to Reform Children's Services : Government: Group within county agency wants more youngsters kept in families, not in foster homes. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
13-Year-Old Charged With Manslaughter in Cousin's Shooting : Slaying: Garden Grove police had sought murder charges against the Santa Ana boy, but prosecutors say his act was unintentional. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People
Countywide : Fair's Ejector Seat Bounces Back After Repairs, State Inspection By Phuong Nguyen
Countywide : Pools Take Heavy Toll Among Toddlers By Shelby Grad
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Hires Lobbyist for Bolsa Chica Case By Debra Cano
ANAHEIM : Resident Blasts Vendors' Horns, Asks City to Stem Noise By Alan Eyerly
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Lots of Little Lots
Brea : Residents Protest Hillside Housing Plan By John Pope
IRVINE : School Trustees Delay Decision on Tax Proposal By Russ Loar
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Prepares a Welcome to Recycle City By Debra Cano
LAGUNA BEACH : Teens Gain New Perspective on the Arts By Leslie Earnest
BUENA PARK : Beach Blvd. Parking Ban Set to Begin on Saturday By Lesley Wright
SAN CLEMENTE : Pilot Had Heart Attack Before Plane Crash \o7 Associated Press\f7
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Deputy's Wife Shot When Handgun Falls By Lee Romney
Dispute Over Lottery Winnings Heard in Court : Lawsuit: Woman contends that the action involving her estranged husband and mother-in-law is a scheme to keep her from getting her share of $12.6 million. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Infants Who Died Alone to Get Services
House Panel Puts Checkpoint Closer to Closure By Sebastian Rotella and Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Results in 72nd District Race Stall GOP Assembly Hopes : Politics: No winner emerged Tuesday, so Republicans will have to wait until after September runoff for likely reinforcement in battle for Legislature. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wieder Will Be Appointed to Federal Advisory Agency By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Even When Things Go Wrong, It's All Right With Hot Angels By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wallach Hit Helps Dodgers Get Away With 6-5 Victory By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball Is No Longer Her Only Baby By Shav Glick
Carter Starts NFL Career Ahead $7.125 Million With Record Bonus From Staff and Wire Reports
Carter Starts NFL Career Ahead $7.125 Million With Record Bonus From Staff and Wire Reports
Edwards Seeks Superbike Edge at Laguna Seca By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Maddux Only a Little Out of Control, 3-2 From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Indians Help Angels With Rout of Rangers From Associated Press
Top-Seeded Players Move On
Quinn Hired at Woodbridge
Francescoli Puts Uruguay in Final From Associated Press
These Two Arenas Coexist Peacefully : Pyramid, Bren Are Both Thriving By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRITISH OPEN : Did Pavin Open Door to a Jinx? By Jim Murray
They Work to Reach Same Goal : Soccer: Friedel and Keller long to be U.S. team's top goalkeeper, and coach gives them both a shot. By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRITISH OPEN : They May Need One for Road : Golf: The 17th hole at St. Andrews provides a challenge as the first round gets under way today. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles to Share No. 1 Ranking With Graf, Who Will Miss Carlsbad Event From Associated Press
Nostalgic End as Saugus Speedway Closes By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Harkey Signed and Will Start Friday By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Ailing Rijo May Be Out for the Season Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Martinez Satisfied With Solid Effort By Tim Kawakami
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Harkey Signed and Will Start Friday By Mike Digiovanna
After Being Traded to Astros, Bell Finally Hits Right Note By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Palmer's Last: Can Norman Last? By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four World Records Broken by Quarter Horses This Year
THOROUGHBRED RACING : It's Been a Long Meeting, but It Had Its Moments By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beuerlein's Opportunities Expand : Pro football: Former Raider/Cowboy/Cardinal quarterback will probably start for the Jacksonville Jaguars. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curtain Closes on Hiegert as Bubb Takes Lead Role : Northridge: Longtime athletic director's differences with administration over money, philosophy led to his downfall. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Borderline Decision : After Defecting, Cuban Tennis Player Lands in Valley By Ethan Skolnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamilton Stripped of Eligibility : Tennis: Top junior banned from national event after skipping sectional to play in a pro tournament in Georgia. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supporters Feel Hiegert Was Singled Out Unfairly : Reaction: Northridge fault didn't run through athletic director's office, his backers say. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BULLFROG NOTEBOOK / PAUL McLEOD : Two-Game Skid Pushed Along by Silly Penalties By Paul Mcleod
TOUR DE FRANCE : Tribute Paid to Fallen Rider From Associated Press
West Hills Spots Encino a 5, Then Rallies to Win
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