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What happened on June 08, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sitcom Star Pleads Not Guilty in Spousal Assault : Courts: Sasha Mitchell of 'Step by Step' is charged with three new misdemeanor counts in alleged beating. Attorney says police fabricated case. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Exception to the Rule : Parents should be able to donate organs of infants born without brains
EPA Tells Firm to Clean Up DDT-Tainted Soil DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Course of Inflation : County May Raise Golf Greens Fees, Putting Some Seniors in the Hole TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PIRU : 6 Survive Accidents; Car Dives Into Lake PAUL ELIAS
SIMI VALLEY : Study Cites Quake Risk From Loose Soil SARA CATANIA
Racial Incident Mars Urban League Lunch : Diversity: Head of food-serving firm says director of Pasadena-Foothill branch demanded that whites on staff not work. The official denies the charge, saying there was a misunderstanding. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Hazy for Beach Communities MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Youths Vie for Chance to Go to Space Camp JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Huntington Plastics Plant Catches Fire
CAMARILLO : Installer Suspected of Cable TV Scam PAUL ELIAS
ELECTIONS / SANTA CLARITA : Senior Citizens Played Key Role in Bond Defeat MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gallegly Trip Targets Illegal Immigration MARC LACEY
Obituaries
L.A. ELECTIONS 5TH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD : Every Vote Counts Now in Tight Runoff Race AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
IRVINE : Schools OK Program on Sexual Assault RUSS LOAR
CAMARILLO : Public to Get Look at New Sheriff's Station J.E. MITCHELL
SANTA ANA : College Gets Grant for Business Studies JON NALICK
HEALTH WATCH : Smoke Screen
Bill for Flood Victims Awaits Wilson's Pen CYNTHIA H. CRAFT
She's Wild in the Streets, Feasting on the Foliage of Freedom ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Vote: Let's Tee It Up Again : Feuer gallops but police bond issue just misses
L.A. ELECTIONS / 5TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Feuer Expected to Play Key Role on Reform Issues HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : High-Tech Lab Is Proposed for School IRA E. STOLL
CALABASAS : Water Tax Weighed to Maintain Facilities FRANK MANNING
L.A. ELECTIONS / 10TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Holden Vows Retaliation After Tough Race JOHN SCHWADA
PERSPECTIVE ON THE L.A. ELECTION : Proof That Public Funding Counts : If private money had dictated politics as usual in the two council races, voters wouldn't have had a real choice. XANDRA KAYDEN, Xandra Kayden teaches at UCLA's School of Public Policy and Social Research. She was executive director of the commission that drafted the city ethics code that provided for public campaign financing.
Freeway Sinkage Is Studied
Why Police Bond Issue Failed HENRY CHU
BREA : Bus Fees Imposed by School Trustees MIMI KO
Mother Charged After Girl, 9, Fires Gun at School ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers Unveil Plans for Ballpark JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Museum Site Is Due for $85,000 Face Lift
One Amendment We Don't Need
Countywide : Planners OK 2 New Firms, With Strings TOM RAGAN
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Gunmen Sought in Restaurant Holdup PAUL ELIAS
Earthquake Insurance
Lobbyists' Seats
Sinkage of I-10 Studied
Getting Dragged Down in Cynicism of Simpson Case BILL BOYARSKY
Sen. Dole on Hollywood
SANTA ANA : City Urged to Buy Grand Central Building JEFF KASS
GOP Wages War on New Speaker Allen : Assembly: A citizens group from her Cypress district attempts to serve a recall notice but cannot find her. Meanwhile, angry Republican colleagues say they will test her allegiance today. ERIC BAILEY and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BURBANK, GLENDALE : Meetings Scheduled on Bikeway Plan STEVE RYFLE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Budget Includes Plan to Hire Extra Deputy JEFF BEAN
BURBANK : Council Appoints 3 to Airport Authority VIVIEN LOU CHEN
In California, Preferences Are Negative Action : Counting white women, 73% of the state's residents qualify as protected 'minorities.' JAMES P. PINKERTON, James P. Pinkerton is a lecturer at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University.
Williams and Riordan Discuss Reprimand : LAPD: Chief says he gave his explanation. The mayor reportedly will review the Police Commission's action and announce a decision Monday. JEAN MERL and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. May Seek Deal to OK Rail Tunnel : Transportation: Officials study asking MTA to acquire 110 acres in exchange for allowing agency to dig under park. JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Is Guinea Pig : Rare Critter Undergoes Experimental Laser Treatment at UC Irvine for Cancerous Tumor PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Music Festival Is a Downtown Success JEFF McDONALD
Space Station Gets Big Lift in Congress GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Rapist Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison STEVE RYFLE
CAMARILLO : Chamber Announces Award Recipients J. E. MITCHELL
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS COUNCIL : Markey Prepares for Busy Times at City Hall MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL BOND : Officials Weigh 4th Try After Narrow Loss J. E. MITCHELL and DARYL KELLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Downtown Project Hits Financial Snag DEBRA CANO
SIMI VALLEY : Students Honor Late Principal With a Mural IRA E. STOLL
Orange County Almanac
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Lessons Learned From UCI's Crisis
ELECTIONS / PROPOSITION 1 : 1989 Bond Measure Paved the Way for Defeat HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Robles Nurses to Settle Unionization Battle With Vote Today JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Falling Behind on Budget : Finances: Collapse of cutback plan and city manager's illness mean council is likely to miss its July 1 deadline. No drop in services or payroll shortage seen. LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Landfill Decision Expected Next Week TIM MAY
EPA Tells Firm to Clean Up Soil Tainted by DDT
CANOGA PARK : Children Focus Attention on Cesar Chavez DOUGLAS ALGER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Glimpses of Sadness, Hope at the Pantry ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PANORAMA CITY : Council Accepts 5 Acres From GM DOUGLAS ALGER
Charges Filed in School Gun Case : Courts: Prosecutors say woman allowed her daughter, 9, access to the weapon. The girl fired it on campus, nearly wounding a child. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : City Budget Shows Only Small Rise DEBORAH SULLIVAN
Cigarette Recall
Bond Set in Sex Case of Rabbi's Assistant BETTINA BOXALL
ELECTIONS / COUNTY SUPERVISORS : Kildee Drops Reelection Bid, Cites Personal Plans CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wins, Losses and Tears: It's All in the Ballgame SCOTT HARRIS
State to Buy Broadway Site : Renewal: Officials plan to renovate old department store complex Downtown for government offices. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Protesters Thwart City Removal of Trees THAO HUA
Supporters Greet Leader of Taiwan : Diplomacy: President Lee Teng-hui begins historic but controversial U.S. trip with visit to L.A. area. He says he hopes for better ties to this country. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Applicants Sought for Cypress School Board BILL BILLITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Parking Fee for Train Commuters Approved JEFF BEAN
Southland Election Returns
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Newhall Revitalization Cost Data Sought MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Musical Chairs : With Merger of 2 Symphonies, Idle Players Are Moving to Smaller Orchestras LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Chill Fast Approaching a Freeze : China: Beijing sees the Lee visa as a deliberate snub and part of a policy of interference. JONATHAN D. POLLACK, Jonathan D. Pollack is senior adviser for international policy at RAND.
COSTA MESA : Promotional Uses of Big Balloons Banned HOPE HAMASHIGE
10th-Grader Suspended After Firecracker Set Off at School MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oak Park Teen-Ager Ordered to Face Trial in Murder, Robbery Case : Stabbing: The 18-year-old is charged in the death of James Farris III of Agoura Hills. Three juveniles are also suspects, and a fifth suspect is at large. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Spreads Through Home of Race-Car Driver THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : 10 Youths Arrested in Graffiti Spree LISA M. BOWMAN
SANTA PAULA : Task Force to Study Dispatcher Issue CHRISTINA LIMA
VENTURA : Job and Health Fair Scheduled Saturday JEFF McDONALD
Costa Mesa : Council Seeks to Cut Shalimar Drive Crime HOPE HAMASHIGE
Many Hands Help 700-Pound Man : Health: Doctor and nurses get him back into his home and leave behind a plan for better eating habits. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Virginia H. Hill; Widow of Ex-Sheriff
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : 4 Abandoned Animals Find a New Home TIM MAY
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 1 Killed, 5 Hurt in Freeway Crash
Girl Dies in Freak Traffic Accident
FULLERTON : Park's Pool to Stay Open During Winters MIMI KO
UCI May Require All Students to Own Computers ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
YORBA LINDA : City Budget Covers Recreation Projects DEBORAH SULLIVAN
Redlining
LA PALMA : City Council Takes No Stand on Measure R BILL BILLITER
SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Honors Student Enters Plea in Slaying DWAYNE BRAY
Suit Accuses County of Misusing Transit Funds : Courts: Environmentalists say diverting the money to road projects violated state law. Local leaders express alarm. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Fatal Crashes Bring Stronger Law Enforcement : Safety: Ten traffic deaths in Antelope Valley spark Sheriff's Department crackdown on drunks, bad drivers. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People
Man Faces Murder Charge in Farris Killing : Agoura Hills: The suspect is one of five. Three juveniles are being held; the fifth suspect is still at large. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Faded but Not Forgotten : Vintage denims can command a pretty penny--or yen--whether they are pre-worn or pristine. Which proves that as Americana, jeans have legs. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Do or Dye : Hair in the '90s? Go for color--any color. And if you're feeling bold, move on to the fried and dyed, the poufed and puffed. And for the baddest of bad, the Afro is back. ADRIENNE M. JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homestead fights Hurricane Andrew hangover : Disaster was only latest blow to hard-luck Florida town, now pinning its hopes on raceway. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marines Rescue U.S. Pilot Downed by Serbs in Bosnia : Balkans: Airman whose F-16 was shot out of sky last week is found near Bihac and taken to an American ship. Congress remains wary of President's plans. ART PINE and DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Westlake's Tiny Takahashi Has Big Appetite for Exotic : Some of the standouts are fresh sea urchin, green mussels in sake, and sea bass in sweet eel sauce. NORM CHANDLER FOX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Despite Devices and Keanu, 'Mnemonic' Is Forgettable LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith, whose dictionary notes that "mnemonic" means "helping, or intending to help, the memory," is a staff writer for The Times' Life & Style section.
RESTAURANTS : Venus Is Awaiting Discovery : Treasures You'll Find There Are Light but Substantial MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
BRIEFLY : Students: 2 Chosen to Attend Conference
FOR THE KIDS : Library Programs to Help Fill the Long Months of Summer : Reading clubs offer incentives for children to keep the pages turning even after school is out. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Citadel Plan to Isolate Woman Is Rejected From Reuters
Assessment of Brown's Speakership Is a Mixed Bag : Legislature: Critics say his desire to stay in power has polarized Assembly. Admirers praise his political savvy. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Upholds Ban on Gays in Military Reuters
Annual Music Celebration Has Helped Put Ojai on the Map : This year's festival will feature the Lyon Opera Orchestra, conducted by Kent Nagano, who planned the program. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feuer Brings Another Liberal Voice to Council HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican or Puppet? That Is the Question GEORGE SKELTON
Senate Approves Broad Powers to Battle Terrorism MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorlach Gets OK to Invest $500 Million MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans Wage War on New Speaker : Politics: Orange County citizens pursue recall effort. Legislator's GOP colleagues announce plans to test her party loyalty. ERIC BAILEY and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Flag Desecration Measure Cleared for Full House Vote Associated Press
THEATER REVIEW : Berlin Revue Suffers From Changing Cast : Several of the women rotate through roles in the show. It's clear some are more experienced than others. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stanton Gets Heat for Silence on Measure R RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Unique Ocean Reports Offer Word to Wise About Weather : The data, gathered by UC Santa Barbara's Jim Kennett, cautions of an increasing climate for natural disasters. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Christopher Hopeful About Mideast Trip NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Your Life: YOUR GUIDE to People, Places and Things to do. : PONCHO : Sharing the Gospel of Jazz With Latin Accent JOSEF WOODARD
BRIEFLY : Waste: Hazmobile to Collect Chemicals
It's Your Life: YOUR GUIDE to People, Places and Things to do. : Raging Arb Entering the Age of Maturity BILL LOCEY
Dump Queen as Leader, Australian Urges Reuters
COMEDY : HE'S IN THE MOVIES : Robert Dubac's New Film Just Played Cannes; His One-Man Show, Meanwhile, Plays Brea GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
WESTWOOD : UCLA Seniors Raising $100,000 for Computer Gift
Burundi Army Moves Against Militants From Associated Press
Tape-Recorded Assurances Could Be Raabe's Undoing JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Our Beach Patrol Gets a Post-Storm Update JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
SPOTLIGHT : GAMES PEOPLE PLAY : No Joysticks? No Mayhem? What Are They Up to, Anyway? CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
Legislators Press Pleas for Pet Projects CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Council Passes Measure Protecting Whistle-Blowers SCOTT COLLINS
Seniors: Readers React to Discontinuance of Feldman Column
Mental Health: Call to Close Home Center
Wilson Appears to Retreat From Abortion Pledge DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC / DANCE : 'Cinderella' Decked Out--After All, It's Her Party ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers the arts for the Times Orange County Edition.
Debate of Merit : Two Assembly Members Take Sides on Affirmative Action LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilhelm to Run for Office Associated Press
ROCK / PICK OF THE WEEK : Party Animals Plan to Shake It Up at Roy's : Folks can chow down for $10 and hear the bluesy rock style of Cocktails From Hell for free. BILL LOCEY
Gingrich Peddles New Novel to Hollywood Producers : Entertainment: Many observers note that book's sex and violence have created a political irony for the conservative House Speaker and the GOP. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Parents of Boy Found at Mall in San Bernardino
VENICE : Man Fatally Stabbed in Fight Between Longtime Friends SUSAN STEINBERG
Simi Group Sponsors Writing Competition : Local branch of Pen Women will offer prizes for top short story, verse and nonfiction work. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Congress Wary as Clinton Aides Push Bosnia Plan ART PINE and DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Defeats GOP Effort to Kill War Powers Act : Constitution: Even backers of law limiting President expected its repeal. But Bosnia spooked members of both parties. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing Good With Baked Goods (and More) CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
It's Your Life: YOUR GUIDE to People, Places and Things to do. : RADIO SHOW : Jukebox-Era Singer to Kick Off 'Reunion' TODD EVERETT
Back in the Pink : Landmarks: The reopening of Beverly Hills' most famous 'palace' is a sign that boom times are back. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Are You the Star of a Really Big Shoe? Simple Steps Make the Feet Seem Petite JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BEVERLY HILLS : Changes Ordered in 'Garish' Planet Hollywood Design SUSAN STEINBERG
COLUMN ONE : How Taipei Outwitted U.S. Policy : When Washington denied it recognition, Taiwan wooed Congress and the statehouses. One friendship that paid off: its ties with an Arkansas governor named Bill Clinton. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : 'Animal House Is Over' : Limits on Alcohol and Changing Student Attitudes Bring Hard Times to UCLA's Campus Greeks ADRIAN MAHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Dampens Spirits at 6th Waterman's Ball ROSE APODACA JONES
Tapes Reveal Assurances From Raabe on Orange County Fund : Bankruptcy: They may show that ex-official misled investors, prosecutors say. But his attorney says they bolster defense case. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Immigration Cutback Urged by U.S. Panel JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Bird, It's a Plane--It's a Super-Size Get-Well Card
Bosnia Truckers Take Over Where U.N. Leaves Off SAMANTHA POWER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Denver Mayor Webb Reelected to 2nd Term Associated Press
In Laguna, Green on the Grounds and on Your Plate MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition
Gaylon Horton; Founder of Music Solutions
Race Was Basis for Dismissal, Ex-Juror Says : Simpson case: 'It seems like the jury is on trial, not the Juice,' Willie Cravin says. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frank Waters; Author Wrote About the West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Harper MacKay; Composer, Arranger of Music for Films, TV
Bob Caron; Tail Gunner on the Enola Gay in World War II
Calls Grow for UC Irvine to Release Report : Inquiry: Whistle-blowers in fertility clinic probe have alleged retribution. Document examines their charges. TRACY WEBER and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton's 1st Veto Kills GOP Spending Cut Bill : Budget: Package paring $16.4 billion harms education programs, President says. Votes aren't there for override. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Rams Car Antenna Up His Nose, Into Brain Associated Press
Johana Harris; Pianist, UCLA Music Teacher MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Rescue U.S. Pilot Downed by Serbs in Bosnia : Balkans: Airman whose F-16 was shot out of sky last week is found near Bihac and taken to an American ship. Congress remains wary of President's plans. ART PINE and DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Governor of Arkansas Faces Fraud Charges SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : Gunman in Car Kills Alleged Gang Member SUSAN STEINBERG
Jim Simon; Broadcasting Executive, 'Father of Talk Radio'
THE STATE OF THE BEACHES : Winter's storms may be only a dim memory, but after months of cleanup, there are stretches still littered with debris. KEN McALPINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTION / CITY COUNCIL : Feuer Takes the 5th (District) After Landslide Victory NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In His Script, He Becomes 'The Steve' BARBIE LUDOVISE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Rules of the Tuxedo Game RICHARD ROUILARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Opposes Consumption-Based Tax Plan : Government: Such a system holds promise only in theory and would burden low- and middle-income families, officials say. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nouveau Swingers Are Going Stag in Costa Mesa ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Prosecutor Uses Photos to Bolster Lone-Killer Theory : Trial: Coroner says there was a pause in attack on Nicole Simpson. Deputy D.A. suggests Goldman was killed then. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Laser Used in Bid to Save Rare Fox : Wildlife: Doctors try experimental surgery to remove a cancer from one of the 2,000 members of a threatened species remaining on Santa Catalina Island. PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Kardashian Strategically Moved Next to Simpson TIM RUTTEN
UCI Maintains Silence on Retaliation Inquiry : Scandal: Co-writer denies officials' claim that report on treatment of fertility clinic whistle-blowers is unfinished. TRACY WEBER and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JAUNTS : Ventura Open House Offers Opportunity for Smooth Sailing : Free rides in harbor are one perk at event that gives residents a chance to check out city's boating school. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Heavyweight on the Weirdo Scale : Combine Elvis with reggae and you get Dread Zeppelin. Would the real King do this? Yup. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REDEVELOPMENT : Venice Wants Its Boardwalk Nice and Funky ADRIAN MAHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEVERLY HILLS : Rabbi Claims Vandals Left Biblical Threat SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Museum Arranges for Flowers to Mimic Art : UC Santa Barbara Wind Ensemble show and a Summer Solstice Celebration are among other events scheduled for this month. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cyclist's Choice: Pig Out or Bear With It RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Pregnancy Is Still Surprising a Lot of Us : Medicine: Thirty years after the legalization of birth control, the rate of unplanned pregnancies remains high. About 60% are unintended. LESLIE KNOWLTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Magic of Animation LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Summer Is a Good Time for Warming Up to Dance Scene : Families can swing into action at community centers, civic events and clubs. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BEVERLY HILLS : Rabbi Claims Vandals Left Biblical Threat SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Think: Barbie, Tans, Polynesia MICHELE SEIPP
NORTHRIDGE : School's Heritage Museum Helps Increase Cultural Awareness ANTONIO OLIVO
A Little Partying for Animals : Hollywood's Rain Forest Adventure Has 'Em Going Ape MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Little Peace and Quiet . . . Please! : We Suggest a Few Spots Where Angelenos Can Mend Their Damaged Souls GRETA BEIGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Witty But Tedious Tale of the Rise and Fall of a Modern Love Affair : THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT: Sex, Shopping and the Novel, by Alain de Botton , Picador,$23, 326 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : 'South Pacific' Falls Short on Enchantment : Cathy Rigby lacks maturity for the role of Nellie and is overshadowed by Roy Alan Wilson's star-quality performance as Emile de Becque. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports SEAN WATERS
Remodeled Kachina Offers Summer Menu BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700.
OUTER LIMITS : Fantastic Plastic and Techno Gear Boldly Invade the Closet Space of the New Cyber Girls ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Putting Your Cash Where Your Lash Is
BRIEFLY : Medicine: Hospital Hires New Official
Loan Justice : Finance: A credit union has emerged in South Los Angeles where other lending institutions have feared to tread. STEPHEN GREGORY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRENSHAW : Student 'Summit' Tackles Tough Issues ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULVER CITY : Teen Construction Workers Get Chance to Rebuild Lives MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Hotel Franchiser Agrees to Purchase Century 21 : Acquisitions: Hospitality Franchise Systems will pay $200 million for Irvine-based real estate firm. No layoffs planned. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashion Feud Erupts Into a Court Battle : Retailing: Suit names neither party, but documents point to Clothestime, Styles for Less. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Asia, Cultural Slip-Ups Are Kiss of Red Ink CAROL SMITH
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gas Co. Shifts Gears in Plan for Natural-Gas Vehicles : Energy: The move from targeting ordinary drivers to focusing on fleet sales reflects an industry trend. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ruling Shortens Branded Drugs' Monopoly From Associated Press
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Greenspan Sees Slowdown but No Big Risk of Recession : Economy: Bond yields jump as investors take his remarks to mean that the Fed won't reduce interest rates soon. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Bond Prices Fall on Greenspan Remarks From Times Wire Services
Summit Plans Take Peso Crisis to Heart : Economy: U.S. and allied proposals would double a $29-billion IMF fund to cope with future problems. From Associated Press
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
AST Lowers Last Year's Reported Income by $22.2 Million : Earnings: Reduction after SEC review turns profit to loss. Company cites the costs of absorbing Texas factory. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State OKs Farmers' Plan to Raise Quake Insurance Prices : Underwriting: Quackenbush allows 138% average increase, exceeding recommendation. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
CalPERS to Take Governance Program Overseas From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Off 23 as Greenspan Spooks Bond Market From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Sells Its 81% Stake in Wahlco Environmental
Bilked Investors Go After Funds Contributed to GOP Politicians : Finance: Thirteen present and former lawmakers--some from O.C.--who received a total of $44,000 from William E. Cooper are asked to refund money to victims of First Pension scandal. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Patently Clear: Inventors Are Anxious JENNIFER CORBETT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Say Quackenbush Proposals Will Stifle Consumers THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : Brazil's Amendment Opens Oil to Private, Foreign Investment : Latin America: Sweeping reforms could be benchmark for country's modernization. RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Honda Dealer Sues Company Alleging Fraud : Courts: Loss of $30 million in revenue is claimed in San Diego woman's action, filed in O.C. Racketeering is also charged. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's Good for the Groupware . . . MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Healthy Profits : Vegetarian Foods Find Success in the Mainstream LAURA B. BENKO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Hotel Franchiser to Acquire Century 21 : Real estate: Hospitality Franchise Systems agrees to buy the Irvine-based company for $200 million in cash and stock. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner Exec Takes TV Post at CBS : Entertainment: Leslie Moonves will tackle lineup and ratings. Analysts praise the choice; Tortorici resigns. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Doe' Family Feud : Courts: Civil suit listing anonymous litigants is believed filed by Clothestime against rival retailer Styles for Less, both founded by members of O.C.'s DeAngelo clan. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater Reviews : 'Yentl' Has Good Points but Can't Disguise Its Flaws T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Billy Crystal's Ode to Lasting Marriages : Movies: 'Forget Paris' was a way to thank his wife for their 25-year marriage, and it recaptured some of the darndest things that have happened to his friends. DAVID GRITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : A Reggae Wave of Kookiness at Paradise HEIDI SIEGMUND
'Under One Roof' Needs Time to Succeed
Who Deserves the Baton?
ART REVIEWS : Dater's Ambivalent Black-and-Whites SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Too Much Domestic Tranquillity : There are exceptions, but placidity reigns in Repertory Theatre of Westminster's production of '1776.' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KTTV's 'Streets' Accentuates the Positive STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Man for a Musical Spoof : Theater: During 'Forbidden Hollywood,' Brad Ellis is a one-man orchestra, making the piano sound as if it's a big band. SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Channing's Fans Clamor: 'Hello, Dolly!' : The Star's Enthusiasm Can't Mask the Age of the Musical LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
'Mother' Tries to Balance the Scales of Religion : Stage: Carol Lynn Pearson's one-woman, multi-character play, which opens in Orange County this evening, will attempt to do nothing less than 'reclaim the female face of God.' MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Club Review : A Reggae Wave of Kookiness at Paradise HEIDI SIEGMUND
The Words of Those Who Remember Anne Frank : Television review: Kenneth Branagh narrates the documentary that shows her life through those who knew her and her family. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Nicky Silver Skirts Little in Disturbing, Funny 'Fat Men' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Who Has Signed So Far?
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Tarasco Won't Forget Friend BOB NIGHTENGALE
Glasgow's Golf Title Is a Pleasant Surprise MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Get a Taste of the Real Clemens MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mondesi Show Again Is a Hit for Dodgers BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Lukas Hoping for a Repeat in the Belmont BILL CHRISTINE
COMMENTARY : Baseball Needs to Go to School MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Royals' Lind Wants to Return Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
All Ripken Has to Do Is Play, but This Streak Defies Odds STEVE SPRINGER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cardinals' Jackson Is 0-7 After Loss to Rockies From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Edmonds Wants to Play Hurt MIKE DiGIOVANNA
PREP GOLF : Hoffman Tops Strong Field With a 67 MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Losing Rent-Free Deal at the Coliseum : Football: It could be a moot point, but commission is looking for team to pay $788,000. Financing isn't available to build luxury suites. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 1995 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : All-County Boys' Tennis
Douglass Hurt, Out of All-Star Game DANA HADDAD
THE TIMES 1995 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Playing Against the Best Brought Out Best in Him : Player of the year: Foothill senior Ryan Thompson displayed leadership and competitive fire. DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Picks Three Assistants for Football
Lewczyk Gets Her Kicks in Water : Crew: Denied a chance to play soccer, she becomes a key rower for Stanford, which will compete for the national title Saturday. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Guarantee Makes a League of Difference JIM MURRAY
BOXING / MIKE HISERMAN : Denied Gold, Hurtado Will Go for the Green MIKE HISERMAN
Court Action Stalls King Sale : Hockey: Bankruptcy judge prevents Sudikoff and Cohen from unloading their 72%. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Flyers Finally Live Up to Nicknames From Associated Press
Players Suspended in Phone Scam From Staff and Wire Reports
All-Stars Get the Word on Adams MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : Magic Is Nicked in Close Shave : Game 1: Anderson misses four crucial free throws and Olajuwon gives Rockets a 120-118 overtime victory after they trailed by 20. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglebright in Saugus Spotlight SHAV GLICK
Something Will Have to Give in Graf-Martinez Matchup Today JULIE CART
Legendary Loser Avoids a Record Loss Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benitez Gets Angry, but Orioles Can't Get Even From Associated Press
Players Suspended at Tennessee From Staff and Wire Reports
Devils' Owner Turns Down Offer Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Mighty Ducks, Van Allen Agree to Three-Year Contract ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semifinals Are No Popularity Contest : French Open: Chang draws boos in victory over Voinea. He will face Bruguera on Friday. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Improved Tucker Pitches USC Past Miami GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Magic Would Rather Have Faced Smith Bros. MARK HEISLER
WOMEN'S SOCCER : U.S. Team Plays Tonight Minus Akers GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyatt Tries to Get West Stars Aligned for Ventura Game : Softball: East figures to be the underdog, but at least its lineup is set. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Season Seems Like a Dream to Dixon : Baseball: Left-hander, who will start today, says Series title would be perfect conclusion to his senior year. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mantle Needs Liver Transplant to Live : Baseball: Hall of Famer has cancer; surgery could be done as soon as today. From Times Wire Services
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Tucker, Trojans Top Miami GARY KLEIN
THE TIMES 1995 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Kizierowski Is Making Some Noise of His Own : Swimmer of the year: Exchange student, fascinated by the activity surrounding Southern Section meets, able to make himself heard. ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Gets Off Course, Finishes 3rd : Golf: He shoots 70, can't recover after hitting out of bounds on second hole. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEGION ROUNDUP : Sylmar Stopped by Reker
Organization Man : Wiesner's Task: Get Women's Soccer a Foothold at CSUN TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Switches Don't Throw Stromsborg : College baseball: He adjusts to his role as utility man, helps USC bid for national championship. GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES NOTEBOOK / LON EUBANKS : Garrido, Morris Expect No Surprises LON EUBANKS
THE TIMES 1995 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : All-County Boys' Swimming and Diving
Baseball Daily Report : ANGELS : Edmonds Wants to Play Hurt MIKE DiGIOVANNA
FOOD
Santa Fe Pasta ROSE DOSTI
Bag of Plenty
Uh-Oh CHARLES PERRY
The Improv MARION CUNNINGHAM
Worth a Wait BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frozen Blue ABBY MANDEL
Knobby Food CHARLES PERRY
NEWS : Ostrich Breeder Guilty in Metals Scheme CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Littlest Wines DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
CIA Liquor License DAN BERGER
Color Me Ripe RUSS PARSONS
Introducing the Old Soft-Shell STEVEN RAICHLEN
The Making of a TV Cook BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Three Hot Bakers LINDA BURUM
IN THE KITCHEN : 'Just a Cook' RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
All the Ducks in Chinatown JONATHAN GOLD
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