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What happened on June 15, 1995
FOOD
The Dumpling Diet DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
New Wines Off the Old Bloc DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
IN THE KITCHEN : Inconvenience Food: Shrimp 'n' Beans RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Parts Isn't Necessarily Parts CHARLES PERRY
The Power of the Press BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The One-Fisted Grind
Purple Reign SYLVIA THOMPSON
Fish Dad DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Crop Report : Produce: It's melon time, there's news on the grapevine and iceberg comes to a head. RUSS PARSONS
FINDS : A Noble Spaniard KATHIE JENKINS
Flame Keeper
Hue Funky JONATHAN GOLD
Wrapped Up in Corn BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BITES : Shorty Hits the Big Time CHARLES PERRY
Everywhere SYLVIA THOMPSON
Better Than Ketchup ABBY MANDEL
Beard House Founder Peter Kump Dies Russ Parsons, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
The Man and the Mollusk LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
The Scoville Dilution CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aunt Fanny and Tucson Tortillas MARGY ROCHLIN
Scones ROSE DOSTI
The Tortilla Life LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
NEWS
He Has His Father's Eyes : When Greg Arnet began his own sunglasses firm, son Kip knew he had something to contribute. He tailored his university projects to help create some innovative designs. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting the Scoop on Bargains CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
COLUMN ONE : The Drug Web That Entangles Mexico : The nation's deepening crises and a new attack on corruption expose the sinister ties between cartels and government, investigators say. MARK FINEMAN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CULVER CITY : Council Rejects Ordinance to Register Ammo Buyers MARY MOORE
Is the latest designer to head up Anne Klein finally . . .Mr. Right? ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Russian Culture Slowly Emerges : THE MONKEY LINK: A Pilgrimage Novel by Andrei Bitov , Translated from the Russian by Susan Brownsberger, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $30, 340 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION : No-Confidence Vote in Santa Monica College Board of Trustees Fails EMELYN CRUZ LAT
Gates: Brentwood Plan Has Precedent in Whitley Heights
FASHION : Two Who Didn't Fit the Mold Cater to Tall, Plus-Size Shoppers : The women, neither a department store Size 8, open their own specialty shops and find some very grateful customers. ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEIMERT PARK : Juneteenth Festival to Begin
And a One, and a Du and a Tri . . . Race Series Returns RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Speaker Has Momentum--but in Reverse GEORGE SKELTON
ART : THE ART OF SURFING : The Beach in Brea? It's All Part of the Fun of the Splashy Exhibit 'Cowabunga' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition.
Critics Put Their Palates on the Line for Reviews JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
Senate Panel Keeps Funds for School Meals ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC Fans' Choices
If You're Feeling Plucky, Try Electrolysis
Some in GOP Leadership of Modest Means, Reports Show : Congress: Documents disclose a number of leaders rank near bottom of Capitol Hill's financial ladder. Armey's assets consist of college pension. JANET HOOK and D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vasquez Says He Won't Run in '96 : Politics: Bankruptcy tarnished O.C. board chairman's once-sterling reputation. His term has 18 months to go. RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Club to Hold Annual Arms Sale BILL LOCEY
House Approves Fast Deployment of Anti-Missiles Reuters
Washington Insight DAVID G. SAVAGE and DREX HEIKES and PAUL RICHTER
GOINGS ON : From Blues to Barn Dancing at Live Oak Fest : Groups will perform at campground north of Santa Barbara. There will also be arts, crafts, food and children's programs. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Speedy Development of Anti-Missiles OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UC Presidency: Tight Times Make Tough Job Tougher : Education: As system seeks new leader, fewer quick fiscal fixes remain. Post is magnet for public discontent. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Rescued Pilot Will Extend Hospital Stay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA MONICA : Plan to Give City More Control Over Airport Reviewed SUSAN STEINBERG
O.C. Official Vasquez Will Not Seek Reelection : Politics: Decision not to run for another term as supervisor has nothing to do with county's financial crisis, he says. RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CULVER CITY : Militia Leader Gets Prison Term, Fine Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : GADDI VASQUEZ BOWS OUT : Experts See Little Effect on Tax Vote, Big Effect on Race : More than one supervisor would have to go to change minds on Measure R. But opening is sure to attract more candidates in March. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Communities: News From 'Culver City' Isn't
Sale of Used Volumes Shows Literacy Is Alive : Friends of the Camarillo Library receipts will go for new books. Newbury Park also plans to hawk goods. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dear Old Dad Gets a Taste of Father's Day 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.
Support for GOP Policies Falls, Poll Finds : Public opinion: Survey suggests that Democratic attacks have hit home. Clinton's job-approval rating reaches high for year. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Nothing Shy About This Pair's Sculpture JOSEF WOODARD
Gingrich Vows House Vote on Clinton Budget MELISSA HEALY and MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bosnia Troops Mass Near Capital, Fuel Fear : Balkans: Buildup northwest of Sarajevo could spark bloodiest battle yet. Some suggest it may be bluff or decoy. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Six Flags Has High Hopes for New Water Park DAVID WHARTON and JILL LEOVY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At 105, Woman Becomes a U.S. Citizen Associated Press
Ties That Have Seen Better Days--or Years--Might Not Be Suitable Anymore JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Officials Told of Clinic's Egg Misuse in '92, Nurse Testifies JULIE MARQUIS and TRACY WEBER and MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hubble Detects Comet Ring Circling Solar System KATHY SAWYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants Norm Chandler Fox
Hormone Study Finds Higher Breast Cancer Risk From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Singer-Songwriter Colvin Headed to Ventura : Grammy award winner sings hits from her three CDs in her renowned folk style. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : For the Cosmetically Correct ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Both the Brilliant and the Bigoted Come to Chat BILL BOYARSKY
Senate Votes to Ban Smut From On-Line Networks : Communications: Jail terms up to 2 years and fines of $100,000 for transmitting indecent material win approval, 84 to 16. The measure also restricts children's access. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants David Goldman
Saving Cyberdog : Internet Group Brings Pet From Kansas Death Row to Southland LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Audit Says Effort Made to Fire Whistle-Blower : Investigation: Medical center director reportedly viewed allegations as incitement of conspiracy against management. MICHAEL G. WAGNER and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WET & WILD : Ocean Cruising, Without the Shuffleboard DAVID HALDANE, David Haldane is a staff writer for the Times Orange County Edition.
Wall Street Puts L.A. County on Warning JEFFREY L. RABIN and TOM PETRUNO and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
White House to Ease Up on Health Savings : Budget: Plan would waive mammogram co-payments and offer Alzheimer's patients a week of paid care annually to give their families a respite. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Support of New Bosnia Force Wanes : Politics: Clinton links participation in U.N. mission to backing of Congress. Cost is an issue. ART PINE and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5 Dead, Many Hurt or Trapped in Greek Quake Reuters
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : A Favorite Production Off the Ground Again TODD EVERETT
UCI FERTILITY SCANDAL : What They Said
BRIEFLY : Benefit: Cars Sought for Recycling
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Seniors: Decrying End of Feldman Column
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Four Face Charges in Gantlet Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Getting Woodpecker Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Age Bias Damages Are Taxable : Law: Justices overturn prevailing judgments in 6-3 vote. Decision could prove costly to thousands who lose jobs through corporate downsizing. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Cult Guru May Face Charge in Follower's Death Times Wire Services
It's a Dog's World : The Exploits of That Famous Canine Poet, Max Stravinsky, Are Delighting All Ages DEBRA HOTALING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Butts Brings Carmelo's Up to Speed ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Colorado developer sells parcels of the past : Buyers get lots containing Native American ruins and permission to dig. The project concerns some experts. ANN ROVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WINDSOR HILLS : Expansion Starts at Center for the Blind ERIN J. AUBRY
Brink's Guard Killed in Bank Holdup : Crime: Another is wounded by robbers with high-powered rifles. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Probe Is Urged of White House Incident Seen as Insulting to Gays MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patient in Coma After Oxygen Supply Accidentally Cut From Associated Press
50 Killed as Gunmen Attack City in Russia : Caucasus: Assailants hold hostages, demand Moscow get out of Chechnya. Chechen rebels deny involvement. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI FERTILITY SCANDAL : Figures in Case Avoid Each Other : Hearing: Fertility doctors, whistle-blowers and UCI officials keep their distance in appearance before Senate panel. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Mane Attraction BETTY GOODWIN
Mexico Confirms Probe of Ex-President : Crime: Authorities investigate what Carlos Salinas de Gortari knew about official's slaying. ROBERT L. JACKSON and MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-UCI Clinic Nurse Tells of Reporting Egg Misuse in 1992 : Hearing: No one paid attention, he says, before more recent allegations. Two whistle-blowers, two UCI fertility doctors also testify before Senate panel. JULIE MARQUIS and TRACY WEBER and MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Avalanche Death Delays Pass Opening Associated Press
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Records Sealed in Marcia Clark's Child Custody Dispute : Court: An order granting her request cites the need to protect two young sons. The ruling is criticized by her estranged husband's attorney. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birth Parents to Get Twins, Judge Rules : Custody: Court finds that U.S. law to protect Native American heritage prevails over adoptive regulations. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Begins Questioning of Coroner ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GADDI VASQUEZ BOWS OUT : For a Lifelong Star, an Unwanted First : Profile: Onetime rising GOP Latino luminary touted for state or national office will leave board under cloud of bankruptcy. REBECCA TROUNSON and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marine Core : At the heart of Milton and Bill Shedd's Bluewater Wear is a love of the sea. That, they say, helps their Irvine-based company make prints that are true to life. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GADDI VASQUEZ BOWS OUT : Constituents Saddened but Not Surprised SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Officials to Target Voter Fraud Issue : Elections: Atty. Gen. Lungren and Secretary of State Jones say they will aggressively investigate complaints. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
'John Doe No. 2' Officially Eliminated as Bomb Suspect : Probe: Sources say man is a soldier who was in Ryder agency the day before McVeigh's alleged arrival. FBI hasn't ruled out an additional suspect. RONALD J. OSTROW and RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BRIEFLY : Festival: Music, Art and Food Featured
Venice: Residents Urged to Attend Workshops
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : FAST TRACK : Cannes Prize Proves Filmmaker Can Do : The career of a Newbury Park High graduate gets a boost with latest recognition for his short film. BILL LOCEY
BRIEFLY : College: Dorm Construction Starts
A Huck Finn Tribute to Dads LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
The First Lady's Family Values : Parenting: Hillary Clinton is just like all mothers of 15-year-olds-- sort of. She, too, grapples with all the tough issues. And then some. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Council Acts to End Squabbles Over Travel, Staff, Seating SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Restaurants : Oysters: Best When It Keeps It Simple MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
CULVER CITY : Commission Upholds Firing in Sexual Harassment Case MARY MOORE
SIGHTS : Powerful Impression Created With Simple, Elegant Structure : Hiroko Yoshimoto's 'Four Seasons' is a series of narrative paintings that have a spiritual quality. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Still at Sea on That Getting Respect Thing BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants Leonard Reed
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : After the Big Ball, Cinderella and Friends Join Dance Fans at Diva KATHRYN BOLD and * ONCE UPON A TIME and The million-dollar production of "Cinderella" is sweet, shallow and a little cheap, says Martin Bernheimer. F1
Critics' Choices : Our reviewers cook up a short list of their favorite area restaurants LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q: Who Can I See for Help? : A: Guy in the Umbrella Hat
BY DESIGN : Suit Your Psyche GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Firm Fuels Switch to Natural Gas : Ken Smokoska is selling an appliance for refueling cars at home. The alternative is cheaper and cleaner than gasoline. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EXHIBITION : A Look at the Art of Survival LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENICE : Clinics Get Teens to Counsel Teens on Sex CAROL CHASTANG
RSVP : An Animated Crowd Greets 'Pocahontas' HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Erect Antenna Is Opposed : Communication: Parents and residents fight proposal for cellular tower near preschool. AirTouch officials say they will enforce agreement. EMELYN CRUZ LAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : Vandals Trample Memorial at School CAROL CHASTANG
A HANDS-ON DAY : Jugglers Invite Amateurs and Others to Toss Around Ideas Saturday in Orange CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
FOR THE KIDS : Off to the Races for Area Soap Box Derby : Winners will have a chance to compete for the world championship Aug. 5 in Akron, Ohio. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Couple Files Suit Challenging City's Rent Control Measure LORENZA MUNOZ
RESTAURANT REVIEW : It's Hard to Pick Favorites at Papagallo's : Popular downtown Santa Barbara eatery now has a distinctively attractive branch in the Ojai Valley that serves up delicious Peruvian dishes. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : These Hikers Take The Time to Hail Nature With a Rhyme : Poetry walks on the Oak Creek Canyon trail bring together those who love verse and the outdoors. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Congo's' Faux-Gorilla Instincts Beat 'Jurassic's' Extincts LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
COVER STORY : Smoke Rings : Cigars Have Staged a Social and Economic Revival, and Upscale Lounges Have Become Haute Hangouts SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAR VISTA : Cigarette Ignites House Fire; 77-Year-Old Woman Found Dead SUSAN STEINBERG
Getting an Earful : Freeway: Santa Monica council promises to lobby the state to build residents a sound wall. SUSAN STEINBERG
MUSIC : A Classical Technique for Their Folk Songs BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition.
His Pop Gems Make Feeling Bad Sound Good : Matthew Sweet's career is built around lovelorn tunes. He's at the Ventura Theatre tonight. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Surfing Crowd Turns Out to Toast a Friend LEO SMITH
SPOTLIGHT : NEW BREED OF CAT : Designers Beat Space Problems to Create Latest Knott's Attraction RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff.
Softball All-Stars Selected SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROTC: Impact of Program on Students
BUSINESS
Toy Maker Finds Long-Playing Success With Koosh Ball : Marketing: OddzOn Products Inc. parlays squishy novelty created nine years ago into a family of popular items. CATALINA ORTIZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
International Business
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inventories Rise, Signaling Weak Growth From Associated Press
Amtrak Gets Shot in Arm From Town Meetings : Transportation: Rail service support by farmers and small-town residents is credited with persuading Congress to scale back planned subsidy cuts. From Bloomberg Business News
Banks Continue Trend of Strong Profit Performances From Associated Press
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : How to Make a Half-Empty Trip Half Full CAROL SMITH
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Premier Laser Attributes Big Losses to Contract Dispute BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Saturday Night Cabin Fever
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Edge Up Again, Hitting Record Highs From Times Wire Services
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : United Jets Equipped for Laptop Transmission Times Wire Services
Rockwell to Pay Government $260,000 After Admitted Defense Overcharging GEOFF BOUCHER
ETM Vows There'll Be Life After Pearl Jam ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Job-Seeking in Cyberspace : Electronic Want Ads Attract High-Tech Crowd ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticketmaster Rules : Action Could Leave Band's O.C. Agency Without Clients ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eightysomethings : These Folks Think Retire Is a Term Best Left to Cars LISA LEFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Concerts Revived CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
Sprint Considering Sale, Spinoff of Cellular Unit : Telecom: Move follows purchase of PCS licenses. Simultaneous ownership may violate FCC rules. From Reuters
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Senators Charge Rockwell Failing to Find Shuttle Cracks : Aerospace: NASA says it will assign re-investigations at Rocketdyne. Firm calls the allegations untrue. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tourists Rediscovered L.A. County Last Year : Economy: World Cup helped bring 4.4% more visitors. Industry expects slower growth for '95. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NYSE Chairman Urges Foreign Companies to List on Market From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Creeps to Record, Bond Yields Edge Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
W.R. Grace to Divest Health Care Division From Bloomberg Business News
Before We Go, a Final Note on the Impact of New Ideas MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Panel Backs Bill on Replacing Striking Workers : Labor: House GOP measure would nullify an executive order issued earlier this year by President Clinton. From Associated Press
UAW Convention Delegates Elect Yokich to Succeed Bieber : Unions: He is viewed as a firebrand and a traditionalist. 'He may be tough, but he brings stability,' one analyst says. From Reuters
U.S. to Broach Auto Trade Issue With Japan at G-7 : Summit: In a turnaround, Clinton says he will try to resolve the dispute when the seven major industrial democracies meet. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : Western Advertisers Struggle to Conquer the Wild Romanian Frontier : Europe: The culture clash is an example of what happens when U.S. marketing meets a post-Communist country. SAM LOEWENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pearl Jam Throws in Towel in Crusade Against Ticketmaster : News analysis: Rock band revives two Del Mar concerts that had been canceled. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ANAHEIM : Firefighter Trading Cards Spark Children's Interest ALAN EYERLY
Neighbors Shaken by Fatal Mauling : Tragedy: Compton boy, 5, was chasing a ball when guard dogs attacked him. Horror-stricken witnesses were helpless until one man stepped in with a shovel. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Retired Salt Lake City Fire Chief Given Interim Post
Regulations Followed in Fatal Chase, Police Say : Review: LAPD captain supports officers' actions in pursuit of a suspect. Crash that followed killed three teen-agers. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brinks Guard Slain, Driver Wounded : Crime: Two robbers escape with a bag of cash after the noontime ambush at a bank in Northridge. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WESTMINSTER : Business License Tax to Be Raised JOHN POPE
Hollywood Helps to Polish Local Diamond : Recreation: A baseball field in Athens has been restored, thanks to the efforts of a TV producer. STEPHEN GREGORY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : City to Review Funds Earmarked for Police SCOTT HADLY
Garden Grove Delays Decision on Liens
VENTURA : Agency Sought to Run Homeless Center JEFF McDONALD
LONG BEACH : 17 Adults, 2 Juveniles Held in Multi-Agency Sweep
SHERMAN OAKS : Left-Turn Light May Be Installed Soon KAY HWANGBO
City Offers Summer Swimming Classes
Public Policy, Not Politics : Clinton's instincts were absolutely sound
VENTURA : Teachers Reach Tentative 3-Year Pact CATHERINE SAILLANT
BURBANK : $23 Million OKd to Update City Schools VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Outrageous Move to Recall Allen : Some state Republicans are making fools of themselves over speakership
O.C.'s Auto Body Workers Drive the Right Bargain : Contract: Competing against 4 private firms for the county's business, they turn in the best bid. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Weekend Fly-In Planned at Airport J. E. MITCHELL
Halaco Fined for Failing to Report Toxic Emission : Environment: The Oxnard aluminum recycler agrees to the penalty, but says it merely filed the document on chemical after deadline. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing to Discuss Foothill Homes Plan FRANK MESSINA
2 Recovering From Shots in Separate Drive-By Attacks LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : City Renews Business Recruiter's Contract PAUL ELIAS
Countywide : Subdivision Panel OKs Disney Time-Share Resort JOHN POPE
Panel OKs $8 Million for Local Projects JOANNA M. MILLER
Officials Wary as Brush Fire Season Starts : Safety: Dense vegetation produced by heavy winter rains fuels apprehension. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Firm Seeks Deal to Construct 2 Buildings JEFF McDONALD
U.S. Rejects Malibu Request for Landslide Funds : Safety: FEMA says slide does not pose immediate danger. City blames decision on state Sen. Hayden's objections to $20-million plan. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Landlord Gets 45 Days in Jail for Slum Conditions
Koester Starts Work Early on Budget CARLOS V. LOZANO
Council OKs WellPoint's Complex PAUL ELIAS
Armed Man Robs Seal Beach Hotel
Moorpark's Budget Plan Calls for Deputy, No New Taxes : Finances: City is sitting pretty this year, with enough in its reserve fund--$4 million--to run services for 12 months. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : From the Cave to the Catbird Seat : Doris Allen is the new Assembly Speaker because back-room dealers have a poisonous grip on the GOP. GIL FERGUSON and PAUL DUGINSKI, Gil Ferguson is a former Republican assemblyman from Newport Beach.
FULLERTON : College District Trustee Resigns MIMI KO
AFRICA WATCH : Save the Children
Advice to GOP
Water Development
LONG BEACH : 17 Adults, 2 Juveniles Held in Multi-Agency Sweep
Plan to Give City More Control Over Airport Reviewed SUSAN STEINBERG
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Outrageous Bid to Recall Allen
No-Fault Car Insurance
SANTA ANA : Main Street Bridge Reopens, Bigger and Better JEFF KASS
Jury Takes Less Than Day to Convict Man in Slaying JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Judge, 2 Lawyers to Be Honored DWAYNE BRAY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Workshop on Crime Prevention Planned KAY HWANGBO
3 Open Seats on City's Cable TV Commission
LONG BEACH : Woman Who Threw Sons Off Bridge Pleads Not Guilty
Groundbreaking Held for 113 New Homes in Quake-Ravaged Piru : Housing: Citrus View project will include one- and two-story structures on 22 acres. It's a first for the town. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mellow Motoring : Thousand Oaks Has Message for Commuters J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Armenian Official Visits City for Week STEVE RYFLE
Wayward Bruin Heads Home to the Wild : Upper Ojai: Bear is returned to Los Padres National Forest after being tranquilized following foray into inhabited area. ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City May Order War Memorial Dismantled HOLLY J. WAGNER
Secretary of Navy Defends Point Mugu Base : Hearing: John Dalton says it shouldn't be closed because it's a national asset and works cooperatively with the China Lake base. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers
Enforcing Gun Laws
Immigration Cuts
A Killing That Cuts Across Cultural Lines SCOTT HARRIS
Balboa Postal Service Store Opens Its Doors DOUGLAS ALGER
Councilman Apprehends Hit-and-Run Suspect : Crime: Anaheim's Lou Lopez, an off-duty police investigator, chases and arrests driver. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Responds to Criticism : Culture: Key entertainment figures take in stride survey showing that most Americans agree with comments made by Sen. Dole. Several say that art reflects society, not the reverse.
A Young Man of Unmistakable, Now Annihilated, Potential LORI E. PIKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Pike is a free-lance writer and an English teacher at San Fernando High School
Obituaries
LAGUNA BEACH : School District to Impose $200-Per-Student Busing Fee LESLIE EARNEST
CALABASAS : Custodian Is Honored at School Rally FRANK MANNING
Internet Is Dog's Best Friend : Computer Users Find Home for Collie, Relay Him to Anaheim LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : D.A. Reports Strides in Collecting Child Support
Man Charged in Girlfriend's Fatal Stabbing LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lot of Hassle : Stores' Dispute Over Parking Turns Into Turf War at Center ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capt. Scott O'Grady
SEAL BEACH : Council OKs Plans for Community Safety Office Near Pier RUSS LOAR
STANTON : Mobile Home Residents Decry Council Inaction HOPE HAMASHIGE
2 Students Honored by Scholarship Fund DOUGLAS ALGER
What the High Court Did Not Say : The basic principles of affirmative action are not scuttled, but reaffirmed. PENDA HAIR, Penda Hair is assistant counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in Washington.
Investigators Post Sign Near Slaying Site : Crime: Police hope to trigger the memory of someone who has information about the fatal shooting of a female jogger in Fountain Valley last weekend. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Unveils $62-Million Budget Plan : Spending: The proposal is largely unchanged from last year. No cuts in services are expected. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agency to Review Lopez Canyon Dump TIM MAY
DANA POINT : City Council Takes a Stand for Measure R JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
D.A. Accuses Six of Staging Collision, Filing False Claims LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Proceed With Sound Wall MARY F. POLS
Dangerous Brush Fire Season Feared : Storms: Dense vegetation resulting from wet winter will present extra risks when it dries out, officials said. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : Drug-Sniffing Dogs to Be Kept on Duty in Schools HOLLY J. WAGNER
CALABASAS : Las Virgenes Schools Name Superintendent FRANK MANNING
IRS Strikes Gold at Sale of Old Coins : Currency: Half a million dollars is raised at sealed-bid auction here for 1,006 mostly non-circulated pieces seized from man who owed back taxes. JEFF BEAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cable TV Channel to Air Bankruptcy Programs
POMONA : Police Probe Recommends Action Against 8 Officers
Orange County Almanac
MOORPARK : Community High School Graduates 32 SCOTT HADLY
Obituaries
Bryant Family Defendant's Case Ends in Mistrial : Court: Accused of four counts of murder, Jon Settle hears jurors declare an 11-1 deadlock. He served as his own attorney. ANN. W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treasure Island Owners, Mobile Home Tenants OK Deal : Housing: Most permanent residents will get 27.5% of the appraised value of their coaches as an incentive to move. The oceanfront area will be developed in 2 years. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Swimming in Murky Waters : Why cost-conscious Mayor Riordan should leave Hyperion project alone
Barbecue Is a Mixed Grill at Lunchtime : Thousand Oaks: Crowds head over to two meat markets for a meal cooked outdoors. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Man Who Posed as Priest to Obtain Visas Is Sentenced
VAN NUYS : Officers Followed Policy in Fatal Chase, Review Finds
SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Principal Gets Top Las Virgenes Position FRANK MANNING
VENTURA : Students Sign Accord for Trashing Campus PAUL ELIAS
Third Trial Ordered for Ex-Marine in Coin Shop Killings : Courts: After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, Thomas R. Merrill will again be tried for the murder of two people during a 1989 holdup at a Newport Beach store. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : City OKs Investment Oversight Commission ALAN EYERLY
Obituaries : * Connie Frounfelter; Ventura Beautician
Youths Find Work Pays Better Than Crime : Community: Under a county- and city-sponsored program, young men in Stanton who have had trouble with the law are apprenticed to help build a senior housing project--and rebuild their own lives. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Mural Painting Gives Learning a New Tone CATHERINE SAILLANT
Defendant Acting as Own Lawyer Wins Mistrial : Courts: Three others are convicted in the Bryant Family quadruple murder case. The 35-year-old admitted drug dealer will be retried. ANN. W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Volunteer, 95, Is a Lesson in Vitality ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Silver Lake Hit-Run Suspect Kills Himself : Fatalities: Man leaves note saying he didn't 'want anyone else to suffer.' Police had linked his car to the accident and were seeking to question him. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employee of College Print Shop Arrested : Investigation: He is suspected of using Compton school's facilities to produce birth certificates, blank checks and other counterfeit documents, sources say. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : District to Phase in New School Boundaries JON NALICK
LOS ANGELES : Man Convicted in Airline Ticket Fraud Is a Fugitive
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Rent Control in Trailer Parks Focus of Meeting : Santa Clarita: Mobile home owners beg the City Council to help them keep expenses in check despite a law allowing changes. MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
NBA FINALS : Two-Ring Circus Hits Houston : Pro basketball: Olajuwon (who else?) is MVP again after leading Rockets to sweep of Magic. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nomo Looks Just as Good as 16-K Gold : Baseball: Dodger rookie not having much trouble the second time around. Pirates fall, 8-5. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life on a Grand Scale : Whether Cycling for Miles or Tuning Pianos, Keith Albright, 71, Strikes a Vibrant Chord IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Hall of Fame Inductee Magdaleno a Soccer Fixture IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Schools to Bid on Tournaments : Basketball: Long Beach State, Nevada, Utah State and UNLV have shown most interest in holding Big West event. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knight to NCAA: 'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast First Reprimand' Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Good Comes to DiSarcina, Who Waits MIKE DiGIOVANNA
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Appier (9-2) Would Rather Win Than Rest From Associated Press
Move Up Puts Him on Top : Baseball: Since switching to No. 3 spot in batting order, Salmon has been a rousing success at the plate. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Butcher Can't Get It Done This Time MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Perhaps Best of All: It's Over Mark Heisler
Notes on a Scorecard
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP : Daryabigi Downs Van Nuys for 10-Count
Sampras Delighted by Return to Grass From Staff and Wire Reports
ANALYSIS : They're All Aflutter at Fenway STEVE MARANTZ, THE SPORTING NEWS
Ortiz Signs With Giants for More Than $100,000 : Baseball: Former Montclair Prep pitcher leaves Oklahoma to join San Francisco system. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Strawberry to Yankees: Premature Associated Press
Struggling Kings Lost Far More Than Games : Hockey: Team documents show an $8-million operating loss. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OPEN : Maybe the Highlight Is Fight for Low Nick Jim Murray
Making the Rounds to Be Part of U.S. Open History : Golf: Dove Canyon resident Dickinson has traveled the country the past three months to play all existing courses used for the USGA event. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benjamin's Record-Breaker Is a Winner From Associated Press
Rogers Wheels to Fourth Place
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Quietly Hits Two Homers BOB NIGHTENGALE
NBA, Union Agreement Close, According to Stern Announcement MARK HEISLER
VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Mathews' Record States His Case FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down With Debt Gets 1995 Start in Vessels Trials
After Providing Labor and Land, They Played at Shinnecock Hills SHAV GLICK
Angels' Butcher Can't Get It Done This Time MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Hallmark Night in Ventura FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Good Comes to DiSarcina, Who Waits MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Bustos' Bat Breaks Up West Pitching Staff, 4-0 : Softball: She drives in two runs and scores two, leading East all-stars to 4-0 victory. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OPEN : At Shinnecock, They Sing Different Troon : Golf: With dreary weather and a links course, tournament has a British Open feel. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valencia Censures Stiman : Football: Coach broke rules by meeting eighth-graders and parents. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD : Watts Barely Advances on a Day of Surprises RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamm's Game Does Talking : Women's soccer: U.S. team's reticent striker expected to make noise in tonight's rematch against tough Norway. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : CART Fires First Shot at IRL Shav Glick
Elfman to Coach Irvine Girls' Soccer
Davis Plays the Oakland Card Again STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEWS : These 'Odd Couples' Can't Get Out of Their Rut T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Sisters' Reveals the Pain Beneath the Comic Stereotypes NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Caught Up in the Great 'Endgame' : Theater review: Samuel Beckett's meditation on the end of the metaphoric day resonates with meaningful meaninglessness. LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
CLUB REVIEW : Golightly's: Good Tunes, Bad Fashions HEIDI SIEGMUND
ART REVIEW : Moisan Subtly Paints a Complex Story DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
His Point Concisely : It Was Succinctness That Drew Jeff von der Schmidt to Ernest Krenek's Work BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Canada's Musical Muscle Revealed in Arden, Sexsmith STEVE HOCHMAN
THEATER REVIEW : Paul Ronan Electrifies as 'Public Enemy' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : A Warm New Bess Portrayal in 'Porgy'
ART REVIEW : Stepping Into Messager's Mortal and Brittle World : LACMA's Retrospective Reveals the Artist's Poetic Evocations CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV REVIEW : MTV Movie Awards Get Trophy for Fun CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BALLET REVIEW : One Grim Fairy Tale From Seattle MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
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