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What happened on June 17, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Kindling Burnin' Interest : Pop music: Still waiting for a major label, the O.C. band releases a promising CD and builds its local following. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knott's Jaguar!: A Mild Animal : Attraction review: The roller coaster, which opens today, won't thrill the hard core, but it's got enough pounce to bring a smile. By Kenneth Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jaguar ! : Buckle up for a look at this summer's theme park offerings: a new water playground and a one-of-a-kind roller coaster By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Stars Are Back, on a Bigger Canvas : Commentary: As prominent painters of '80s turn to film, the art world suffers. The misleading message remains: go for the gold. By David A. Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 David A. Greene is a writer and artist based in Los Angeles\f7
Wheeeeeeeee! Forever : Hurricane Harbor : Buckle up for a look at this summer's theme park offerings: a new water playground and a one-of-a-kind roller coaster By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit Ditty No Artwork to Rembrandts : Pop Beat: Their catchy, hit theme for TV's 'Friends'--'I'll Be There for You'--isn't the group's usual fare, but they won't look a gift horse in the mouth. By Chris Riemenschneider, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wonder What She Does After the Late News? : Books: Mystery fan Kelly Lange's been going home to her computer. Her first novel, 'Trophy Wife,' set in L.A.'s garment industry, has just been published by Simon & Schuster. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unglued and Glad : Stan Ridgway, No Longer 'Stuck' With His Label, Seems to Be Running on an Adrenaline High By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They Do It Because They Kin : For Cajun Accordionists Queen Ida and Sheryl Cormier, Loved Ones and Music Go Hand in Hand By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIES Superficial Gains: The Directors Guild of America... By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Jackson Promises Disclaimer in Future 'HIStory' Albums : Pop music: Lyrics that the singer says target racism and bigotry have come under fire from Jewish groups. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Prather Chooses Words Wisely By Bill Kohlhaase
Poppin' Up : A Very B.I.G. Chart Debut Beats 'Scream' By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Reviews : Radiohead on a Raucous New Wavelength at Palace By Sandy Masuo
Pop Music Reviews : Orb's Live Techno Groove Tough to Beat By Richard Cromelin
Ballet Review : Third 'Cinderella' by Stowell Shows Suppleness and Grace By Chris Pasles
Family : Jaguar! Offers More Purr By Kenneth Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend TV : Parodies of 'Twilight Zone' Provide the Treats on USA By N.F. Mendoza
Theater Review : 'Women of Guernica' Adds Nazis, Flamenco to Euripides By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TV Review : Geographic Lens Not Focused on Bridges By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
The Bad Rap on Christo's Wrap Act
Gutter Talking in 'Class'
Risque at 8 p.m.
Students Need Physical Education
Negative Votes Result of Costs
Consider the Facts of Fatal Accident
Citizenship Testing on a Local Level
Christian Business Listings Exclusionary
Assume Not the Groom Suffers Not
Use of Transit Funds Questioned
Mobile Home Rent Increases Unfair
School Board Wasn't Listening
Chancellor Details Plan for Oversight : Inquiry: UCI leader seeks to reassure regents. In brief remarks she hints that disciplinary action or even firings might be in the offing. By Rebecca Trounson and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Director's Practices, Priorities Are Questioned By Tracy Weber and Julie Marquis and Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Adviser Is Seldom Seen, Often Heeded by Clinton : Policy: Dick Morris' low-profile, centrist influence on President confounds both Democrats and his GOP clients. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Recalls Envoy to U.S. as Ties Worsen By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Ticket King's Path to Power : As Pearl Jam just learned, Ticketmaster's Fred Rosen gets what he wants. His tactics have earned him some foes, but even critics admit he has transformed the industry. Now he's eyeing new realms. By Chuck Philips and Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Court Upholds Microsoft's Antitrust Pact By Jube Shiver Jr. and Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
REMEMBERED: Quartz Hill High School students wore red... By Phil Sneiderman and Jeff Schnaufer and Ron Weaver
A Chilly Rain Breaks Record of 66 Years By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Seeks to Resume Underground Nuclear Tests : Defense: Experiments are necessary, officials say. But others contend they could set back arms control efforts. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battles Rock Sarajevo as Conflict Widens By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Troops Storm Hospital Held by Chechens : Conflict: Assault halted after dozens killed or wounded. Rebels reportedly used hostages as shields. Some of the estimated 2,000 captives freed. Officials debate next move. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT JIMMY'S HOUSE: He didn't get many votes in Orange... By Jeff Kass and Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
Echoes of King Case Surround Death in S.F. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Prosecutors Focus on Shrinkage of Gloves : Courts: Witness says moisture would cause the problem. Clark, Dershowitz clash over dwindling jury. By Tim Rutten and Stephanie Simon and John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fighting Erupts Amid Russian Hostage Crisis By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanton Unveils Alternative to Tax Hike; CEO Fires Back By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
G-7 Vows to Avert World Recession, Stop Dollar's Fall By Doyle Mcmanus and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ASIA : Kobe: From Nightmares to Dreams : Five months after the quake, the rebuilding process is well on its way. Planners hope to sculpt a new city, unfettered by the confines of the past. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDDLE EAST : Mubarak Tries to Muzzle Egypt Press--but He May Get Bitten By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Officer Gives Account of Shoot Down : Military: Capt. Jim Wang, charged in downing of two U.S helicopters over Iraq, says he would have stopped mission. Twenty-six died. From Times Wire Services
Taiwanese Climber Dies on Mt. McKinley; 4 Others Rescued Associated Press
Clinton Bipartisan Panel Idea Called a Ploy : Politics: House Speaker denounces the proposal on campaign, lobby reform. GOP leaders see it as bid to wrest the advantage and initiative from their party. By Melissa Healy and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Boy Buried in Quake Rubble Freed Times Wire Services
Compared to U.N. Troop Pullout Plan, Pilot's Rescue Appears Simple : Balkans: NATO polishes strategy for pulling peacekeepers out of Bosnia. But the prospect is daunting and perilous. By Tyler Marshall and William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Security Council Approves Special Armed Force of 12,500 for Bosnia : Balkans: Republican misgivings delay OK of European-led contingent, embarrass Clinton. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : In the Russian Heartland, Echoes of Oklahoma City By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Mexico Wiretap Scandal Spurs Move to Curb Widespread Practice : Latin America: Sex and spies case focuses new attention on government espionage. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigrant Kills Wife, Self; Injured Girl Is Hospitalized From Associated Press
Mayors Seek to Educate Congress on Block Grants From Associated Press
Suspect in Alabama School Arson Pleads Not Guilty From Reuters
Democrats Preserve Wage Supports in Bill : Senate: Republicans are stymied in effort to exempt federal highway projects from workers' pay rules in Davis-Bacon Act. It's a victory for labor. By Jennifer Corbett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Analysis Finds Clinton's Budget Plan Optimistic : Politics: Nonpartisan congressional analysis sees deficit remaining near $200 billion through 2005. White House remains confident with projections. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Deaths Rise, Countering Trend Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : New Positions Emerge on Using Undersized Jury : Defense drops vow to allow a panel of fewer than 12, while prosecution says it is leaning toward accepting such a reduced group. By Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Is the Truth Live or on Videotape? By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Allen Fires 10 GOP Staffers Loyal to Brulte : Politics: The Assembly Speaker says they did not 'adapt well to the new program.' One accuses her of trying to 'neuter' the Republican Caucus. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles Bennett; Writer of Hitchcock Films By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli; Classical Pianist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UCI FERTILITY SCANDAL : Doctors Didn't Report Cash Payments, Ex-Clerk Alleges : Inquiry: Employee, on stress leave, contends they asked her to record the funds as 'adjustments,' not as income. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wet Weather Aids Sierra Firefighters Associated Press
Delay OKd in Bomb Suspect's Indictment Reuters
FAA Probing State-of-the-Art Radar System at Miami Airport Associated Press
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : County Gets Go-Ahead to Sell $155 Million in Long-Term Bonds By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro-Tax Hike Group Has Big Edge in Funds By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rockets Still the Choice of the Older Generation
As Mantle Recovers, Some Fans Are Still on Very Critical List
If Al Davis Is Seeking Guidance, Here's Some
This Baseball Fan Has a Case of the Blues
NCAA, Don't Mess With West Coast Baseball
Unhappy Kings' Fan Goes on the Offensive
At Rose Bowl, He Didn't Have Ghost of a Chance
BUSINESS
Telecom Reform: A Long Way From Coming Into Focus : Legislation: The gap between House and Senate versions of the bill is wide. But Wall Street is happy already. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds U.S., Microsoft Antitrust Pact : Computers: Settlement agreement requires the software giant to make some modest changes in the way it licenses its main products. By Jube Shiver Jr. and Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gains 14.52, Passing 4,500 Barrier From Times Wire Services
150 Bank of America Employees to Be Transferred From O.C. to L.A. By Dan Margolis
A Different Shade of Blue : Gerstner Hailed for Retooling IBM, but Doubts Linger By Leslie Helm and Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storm Ruins as Much as 10% of Fresno Crops : Agriculture: One expert predicts state's output of nectarines, peaches and plums will now be 70% below 1994 levels. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and Japan Are Trading Misreadings of Each Other : News analysis: Japanese taken aback at Clinton's firmness, observers say, while U.S. overlooks political shift abroad. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Under Gerstner
Will They Deliver to the Bench? \o7 Associated Press\f7
World Title Co. Seized by State for Insolvency By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gains 14.52, Passing 4,500 Barrier From Times Staff and Wire Services
Ralphs Says It Will Shut 15 Stores : Supermarkets: About 500 employees will be reassigned. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily News Owner Calls Off 13-Month Search for Buyer By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
HOME & GARDEN
Developers Trying to Make Asian Buyers Feel at Home in Southland By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AAH...Domestic Bliss : We CAN do it. We CAN turn our home and garden into a sanctuary, a refuge, a thing of beauty. Just subscribe to the hottest shelter magazines. By Christa Worthington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Take Down Closet Door to Attach Big Mirror By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inside & Out : Still Wright By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
COLLECTIBLES : Advertising Items an Easy Sell From Associated Press
MATERIALS : Has Gravity Got Your Wall Hangings Down? Fasteners Can Help From Associated Press
FURNISHINGS : From the Mansions to the Museums From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
From Obscurity to Major Player : Paul Nussbaum Answered Call, Quickly Became CEO's 'Alter Ego' By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuts, Bolts & Brains : Engineering: UC Irvine graduating seniors' team projects demonstrate how technology and schematics can come together to solve real human problems. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cypress Voters Face 1 Recall--Possibly 2 More : Elections: Petitions against mayor and a councilwoman are certified. Others are in works. By Bill Billiter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Allen Fires 10 GOP Staffers Loyal to Brulte : Politics: The Speaker says they did not 'adapt well to the new program.' One accuses her of trying to 'neuter' the party caucus. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Urges Death Penalty for Killer of 2 Compton Officers By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
His orders were to warn those who weren't Fry's customers to move and to call the tow truck if they refused. : Parking Feud Stirs a Lot of Acrimony on the L.A. Asphalt By Eric Slater
Police Panel Reacts to 'Attacks' on Its Members : Politics: Board says allegations involving their activities in Las Vegas are an effort to deflect attention from complaints about chief. Williams formally asks council to overturn his reprimand. By John Schwada and Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A First-Class Landmark : East 1st Street in Little Tokyo Gains National Historic Status By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Medical School Announces Pay Cuts, Layoffs : Finances: Faculty, staff will bear brunt of $11.2 million in budget cuts. Potential closure of County-USC poses an even bigger threat. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Extension Recommended for Lopez Dump : Waste: Bureau of Sanitation wants five years. Board's one-year recommendation may appease some foes. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunland Man Recalls Mexico Nightmare : Prison: Retiree mistaken for an accused tax evader spends nearly two weeks in a Tijuana jail cell. But he's not bitter. By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shrinking Brotherhood : Waiting List for Companions to Fatherless Boys Keeps Growing By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Firm's Expansion to Add 300 Jobs By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haz-Mat Cleanup Crews Plan to Unite : Safety: Teams from five fire departments prepare to join forces in an effort to provide quicker and more efficient response. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Felon Attacks His Lawyer in Courtroom : Violence: Veteran defense attorney is unhurt in the assault with a makeshift plastic knife. Judge orders county marshal's office to investigate how the inmate snuck the weapon into the Santa Ana court. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graduation Ceremonies Weather Cloudbursts : Education: Newbury Park event marred by attack on principal. Stormy skies force Westlake commencement indoors. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Graduation Ceremonies Weather Cloudbursts : Education: Camarillo High School moves indoors for commencement; controversy marks Oxnard's event. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Panel Reacts to Attacks' on Its Members : Politics: Board says allegations involving their activities in Las Vegas are an effort to deflect attention from complaints about chief. Williams formally asks council to overturn his reprimand. By John Schwada and Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Library Tax May Appear on Ballot By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Agreement Closer on Film-Retail Complex By Jeff Mcdonald
BREA : Woman Dies in Crash; Friend Charged With Felony Drunk Driving By Leslie Berkman
LOS ANGELES : Youth Organizations Win Federal Education Grants
Panhandlers R Us: We've received reports of a gent holding... By Steve Harvey
BURBANK : Students Turn Lives Around and Graduate By Steve Ryfle
AGOURA HILLS : Banker, 89, Is a Teller of Tales of Great Interest By Frank Manning
VENTURA : Fitness Guru Raises Pulses of Adoring Fans By Eric Wahlgren
FULLERTON : Petition Aims to Stop 4 Police Officer Cuts By Mimi Ko
LA HABRA : Utility Tax to Help Balance City Budget By Mimi Ko
ANAHEIM : Youth Meal Program Starts Its Fifth Year By Alan Eyerly
LOS ANGELES : MTA Chairman Calls for Control of Cost Overruns
COMPTON : Funeral Scheduled for Boy Fatally Mauled by Dogs
LOS ANGELES : Boys Honored for Role in Firefighting Program
PASADENA : Strange Odor Prompts Evacuation at Pacific Bell
PORT HUENEME : Drugs, Cash Seized in Raid; 9 Arrested By Paul Elias
OJAI : Motion Denied in Child-Abuse Case By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Dog to Survive Brutal Beating by Burglars By Paul Elias
VENTURA : Investment Ripens With Eatery's Debut By Jeff Mcdonald
GLENDALE : Activists Blast Rogan for Vote on Gun Ban By Steve Ryfle
GLENDALE : Council to Continue Work on City Budget By Steve Ryfle
CALABASAS : City Seeks Developer to Revamp a Creek By Frank Manning
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Gospel's Message to Be Spread at Revival By Debra Cano
SIMI VALLEY : Group to Fight Plans for Nude Dance Club By Scott Hadly
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 'Fiber Arts on the Hill' at Newland House
SANTA ANA : Parking Limits Sought Near Foothill High By Tom Ragan
Countywide : House Panel OKs Full Flood-Control Request By Lisa Richwine
COSTA MESA : Mesa Consolidated Water District Reduces Rate Hike By Hope Hamashige
LAGUNA HILLS : Man Shot in Leg Sues Security Guard and Savings and Loan By Leslie Berkman
Firm Gets Aid to End Reliance on Defense : Business: Federal grant of $250,000 is designed to help ease Van Nuys company's transition to producing consumer goods. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunland Man Recalls Mexico Nightmare : Prison: Retiree mistaken for a tax evader spends nearly two weeks in a cold, cramped Tijuana jail cell. But he's not bitter. By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New AIDS Panelists Share Commitment to Fighting Disease : Health: Presidential appointees come from varied backgrounds, but all offer moving stories of friends lost to illness. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Two Teachers Help Youngsters Mind Manners By Douglas Alger
Hearing Delayed for 3 Youths in Stabbing By Julio Moran
Storm Threatens Homes, School : Rain: Floodwaters undermine property and cause power outages amid record cold for the date. Two people die in weather-related crashes. By J. Michael Kennedy and Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THOUSAND OAKS : Benefit to Help Fund Search for Businessman By Mack Reed
ORANGE : Teachers OK Contract Board Expected to Nix By Lesley Wright
Orange County Almanac
Hearing Delayed for 3 Youths in Stabbing By Julio Moran
SIMI VALLEY : Steve Frank Begins Assembly Campaign By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Officers, Celebrities in Charity Ballgame By Lisa M. Bowman
Countywide : Dead Carp, Wet Grads Left in Storm's Wake By Greg Hernandez and Debra Cano
MISSION VIEJO : New Company to Haul Residential Trash By Frank Messina
WESTMINSTER : Voluntary Dress Code Set for Four Schools By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Killed Crossing Beach Boulevard
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Medical Offices Evacuated Over Fumes By Lee Romney
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Storytelling Festival to Launch Program
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Reserved Seating for July 4 Parade Available
SHERMAN OAKS : Garcetti to Address Homeowner Meeting By Kay Hwangbo
VAN NUYS : Youths, Deaf Children to Attend Concert By Tim May
7 in 2nd Scout Troop Achieve Eagle Rank By Douglas Alger
Workshop Slated on Using City Resources By Kay Hwangbo
Reform Judaism Links Its Future to Change : Religion: The movement has gained popularity by moving with the times. But it still grapples with fundamental questions. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Science Gives New Life to Part of Dead Sea Scrolls : Scripture: A JPL scientist uses digital imaging to get a better look at previously indecipherable passages in the ancient texts. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed and 2 Others Hurt in Head-On Crash
7 Officers Hospitalized After Being Sprayed by Suspect
Electronics Manufacturer Receives $250,000 Boost : Economy: The Van Nuys company gets help from Commerce Department's defense conversion project. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward Offered in Hunt for Guard's Killers
Authorities Seek Hit-Run Driver in Fatal Crash
Simi Faces Decisions on What Quake Repair Efforts to OK for Funds : Grants: Report recommends that the council give city projects priority over those of nonprofit groups for a share of $778,956 in federal dollars. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charges Filed Against Anaheim Surgeon : Inquiry: Medical board alleges he caused one patient to bleed to death and gave another an unneeded mastectomy. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lincoln Club Supports Allen Recall : Politics: The Orange County GOP organization earmarks $50,000 for the effort. Although the Speaker was welcome to attend the group's meeting, she declined. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins and actress... By Rosanne Keynan
Obituaries : * John C. Crump; Insurance Agent, Elks Member
Obituaries
Anaheim Expected to Repeal Park Ban on Drug Offenders By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pedestrian Hit by Car, Hospitalized
Multicultural Manners : Talking Slow or Talking Down? By Norine Dresser, \o7 Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of the forthcoming book, "Multicultural Manners" (Wiley & Sons) Tell her your experiences c/o Voices. \f7
Community Essay : Three Strikes: 'Hope Fades to Black' By Ron Wilson
The L. A. Ad Campaign, Part Deux (Citizen-Style)
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Angel Flight : Air Givers
Obituaries
HEALING MASS: Catholic charismatic prayer groups from 10... By John Dart
Bishops Debate Latest Translation for Liturgy : Conference: Among issues being decided by the Roman Catholic clergy on English wording are questions such as: Should the church be 'her' or 'it'? from Religion News Service
School Strives to Let Girls Be in a Class by Themselves : Education: Founders of a new Pacific Palisades institution say students will benefit from single-gender classes. By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expo to Teach Preparation for Disasters By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Out-of-Season' Storm Catches Some by Surprise : Weather: Front drops snow in local mountains and causes minor accidents. The county has received three times the average June rainfall in the past two days. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Writing Is on Wall, Ball Over It : Dodgers: Johnson's homer in ninth beats L.A., but he probably lost job to Zeile. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tradition Gets Devil of a Test : Stanley Cup finals: Detroit has a storied past, but New Jersey has a tough defense. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OPEN : Norman on Cutting Edge With Two-Shot Margin : Golf: He pulls out a special shot for a birdie on 18th hole and a 67. Ozaki is the closest pursuer. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salt Lake City Has Smooth Sledding : Olympics: After a long quest, Utah city is an easy choice by the IOC for the 2002 Winter Games. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson Dances Away Record : Track and field: Sprinter regrets "ballet" finish in winning 400; Marsh and Torrance capture 100 meters and Lewis fails to qualify. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cubs' Johnson Wins It With Zeal : Baseball: After hearing about acquisition of Zeile, he beats Dodgers with two-run homer in ninth, 2-0. From Associated Press
Did Kings' Owners Fail to Live Up to Bargain? By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Runner Could Deliver a Big Effort By Shav Glick
Bowe's Future Is on the Line Against Gonzalez in Las Vegas From Associated Press
TV Networks Poised to Make Bids From Associated Press
McCallum Loses Decision, Title to Tiozzo From Staff and Wire Reports
The Latest Olympic Victory Is Golden for USOC's Budget By Randy Harvey
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rainout Doesn't Impress Lachemann By Mike Digiovanna
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gil Puts Bat, Glove in Place for Rangers From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Torre Fired, Jorgensen Named \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : 200 Managers Gone, Lasorda Still Here By Bob Nightengale
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benes Loser, Winner, and on the Same Day From Associated Press
Whistles Fail to Slow Bullfrogs : Roller hockey: Anaheim penalized 11 times during 13-6 victory over Phoenix. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicklaus Brings Back Rare Days of the 80s : Golf: He misses the cut with an 81 and hopes to get another special exemption for his 40th Open next year. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING / MISSION VIEJO MEET OF CHAMPIONS : Victory Does Wonders for Evans' Confidence By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Gilchrist Has His Big Horses in Inglewood By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tabasco Cat Retired After Tendon Injury From Associated Press
Six to Play at Oklahoma Baseball Event
Injury Knocks Woods Out of U.S. Open : Golf: He is forced to withdraw on the sixth hole after spraining his wrist while hitting out of tall grass. From Associated Press
BERNIE MILLIGAN ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME : Big Hit Leaves Serr Slap-Happy : Kennedy Catcher Basking in Afterglow of Title-Clinching Homer By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Area Players Honored : Baseball: Canale, Wilson, Luderer, Riordan and Scott on All-Southern Section's Division I squad. By Paige A. Leech
Dyck's Move No Mistake by the Lake : Basketball Coach Makes Fast Break From L.A. for Slower Pace in Idaho By John Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BERNIE MILLIGAN ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME : Nix Won't Pitch In for West : Decision: Monroe ace, who has signed with Oakland A's, will skip today's game. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dunn Gets Flattened by Ruling : Track and field: CSUN javelin thrower settles for 10th place after her longest throw is invalidated. By John Ortega
Hambly Humble About Volleyball Future By Dana Haddad
AMERICAN LEGION NOTEBOOK : All-Stars to See the Light By Jeff Fletcher
CSUN Signs Hart's James By John Ortega
Alive and Kicking : Salsa Sees South O.C. as a Chance to Gain Solid Base for Soccer By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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