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What happened on June 28, 1995
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : An Ecological Guilt Trip by Kayak Through the Sea of Cortes : KAYAKING THE VERMILION SEA: Eight Hundred Miles Down the Baja \o7 by Jonathan Waterman\f7 , Simon & Schuster, $22, 256 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cute. Real Cute : The Look Is Dainty, but Cuddle Core Followers Are Brashly Telling the World They'll Grow Up the Way They Please By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simmering in the Caldron of Recent History : Memoirs: Neck-deep in the '60s, she was a revolutionary and a housewife, an attorney and a diplomat's daughter. Now Kathleen Cleaver wants to talk about it. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love (and Civil Rights) Has Everything to Do With It By Robin Abcarian
High Hopes : Many Immigrants, Unlike Many Natives, Still Look to America as the Land of Opportunity--for Education By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Season of Celebration : Education: Diana Kononenko has come far to realize her dream--attending UCLA. Her triumph over great odds, though, is but one of many this June. By Duane Noriyuki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Thanks to All Who Helped Me Open the Door'
Families Grieve Again After Graves Disturbed : Families Cope With Renewed Grief, Pain By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
'90s FAMILY : Sorting the Past : Estate sales can be poignant reminders of a family's history. Yet they can also signal the passing of the torch to the next generation. By Laura Henning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Times Have Changed, but Not for Yearbooks By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Let the Good Times Roar, '20s-Style : The founders' gala gives opera buffs a chance to dress up, dine, listen to Cole Porter tunes and dance the night way. By Kathryn Bold
He'll Take You Higher--Scholastically By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Custody to Killer
Book Deal
South Bay Parks
Married Marines
Nava on Lifting Embargo on Cuba
Cox on Federal Income Tax
Lungren Group Backs Gun Bill That Has Democrats' Support : Weapons: Measure would outlaw manufacture, sale of cheap handguns in state. It has cleared the Senate but was defeated in Assembly committee on party-line vote. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIGHTFUL FARE: Ventura residents will get their chance to... By Catherine Saillant
COMPASSION: Today's \o7 Hearts of the City \f7 page (B2... By Michael Arkush and Douglas Alger
Torrential Rains Plague Parts of Virginia \o7 Associated Press\f7
Michigan's Governor Rejects Expansion of Casino Gambling By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handling of Hair, Fibers Detailed at Simpson Trial : Courts: Prosecutors try to head off challenges over evidence examination. Glove measurements described. By Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S. Korean Voters Deliver a Rebuke to Ruling Party By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cracks Found in Subway Tunnel Near Sinkhole By Eric Lichtblau and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. School Truancy Exacts a Growing Social Price : Education: Diminishing resources curb efforts to prevent it. Crime and financial losses are among results. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offshore Drilling Ban Is Revived by House Panel By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Relentless Heat Sears India's Soul : The nation struggles against an old enemy--the intense sun that can make life unbearable. Poverty tightens the grip of weather that has killed 558 and sapped water supplies. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Left Scorched as Bond Fire Sale Fizzles : Bankruptcy: Hostile investors turn their backs as cash-strapped county seeks to borrow $155 million. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short-Term Debt Rollover OKd by Judge By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Truancy Exacts a Growing Social Price : Education: Lack of resources curbs efforts to prevent it citywide. Crime, financial losses are among results. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss Leaves Big Question: What Next? By Jodi Wilgoren and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's No on R by a Landslide : Voter Fury Buries Sales Tax Increase, Recovery Plan : Election: By a 3-2 ratio, O.C. residents refuse to clean up fiscal mess. County officials will start working on an alternate plan today. Talk of state takeover and brutal cuts already begins. By Mark Platte and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Since Inception, Measure R Appeared Destined to Fail : Defeat: Disdain for government's gambling with funds coupled with aversion toward any levy proves lethal. By Peter M. Warren and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Both Sides in Dispute Wary of Escalation By James Risen and Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trade Talks Stall as Deadline Nears : Commerce: Unless pact is reached today, U.S. has vowed stiff tariffs on Japanese luxury cars. Nations reported far apart on opening Japanese auto market. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Voters Reject Sales Tax Hike by 3-2 Margin : Bankruptcy: Defeat cripples recovery plan, sets stage for cuts in services. State takeover called possible. By Matt Lait and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lungren Group Backs Polanco Gun Bill : Weapons: Measure would outlaw manufacture and sale of cheap handguns in state. It has cleared the Senate but was defeated in Assembly committee on party-line vote. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cats and Dogs By Peter H. King
Wilson Urged to Convene Budget Talks : Capitol: Democrats' request amounts to a swipe at his presidential bid. Spokesman says governor is willing to meet with legislative leaders. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing Bases Will Hurt State, Clinton Told : Conference: UC economist warns nearby states would suffer too. President expresses concern about fairness of shutdowns. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIS Officers Involved in Shootout : Crime: Members of controversial L.A. unit witness robbery in Ventura County. One suspect is killed. Two policemen are hurt. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Clinton Aide Accused of Drunk Driving \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Packwood Appears Before Ethics Panel : Congress: Hearing is held behind closed doors. Senator faces allegations of sexual misconduct, evidence tampering and solicitation of favors from lobbyists. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Spirits Fly With Atlantis, Delays a Mir Inconvenience : Space: The shuttle pierces a blue sky after Florida storms scratched two launch dates. Linkup with Russian station is on track for Thursday. By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
EDUCATION : Federal Belt-Tightening Plans Put Squeeze on Student Aid By Jennifer Corbett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE JUDICIARY : Changing Faces, Changing Benchmarks By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least Partial Pact Seen on Palestinian Self-Rule By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mubarak Attack Probe Focuses on Extremist Group : Egypt: Militants known for assaulting high-level officials are suspected of ambushing president in Ethiopia. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haitian Vote Was Aboveboard, Aristide Says By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli, Syrian Military Chiefs Meet : Mideast: U.S. talks aim to reassure Jerusalem that giving back Golan will not leave nation open to attack. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buchanan Tours L.A., Acts the Part of 'Happy Warrior' : Politics: Polls show Dole is way ahead in race for GOP presidential nomination. But ex-TV commentator is controlling much of the dialogue. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Reno Quizzed About Actions in Cult Siege \o7 From Associated Press\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : In Reversal, Bosnia Government Is Now Pulling Plug on Media By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Eases Crisis With Legislators : Russia: Angry over war in Chechnya, lawmakers will be allowed role in reforming armed forces. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Balkan Mediator Sees Little Hope : War: Former Swedish leader says at European Union summit that violence in the region will probably escalate. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Attorney to Appeal Maid's Prison Term From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : QATAR : Coup Government Recognized by U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Father Says Lack of Money Led Parents to Abandon Boy, 3 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Officer Justified in Killing Tank Thief, D.A. Says \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
New York Gets Tough on Truancy : Prevention: City police round up students playing hooky and cart them back to school. In 1994-95, 40,000 have been picked up, 488 weapons seized. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Taft Student Tries to Ditch a Bad Habit By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE MEASURE R ELECTION : Popejoy Relished Fight if Not Result : Vigil: CEO awaited outcome with foreboding. He repeats assurances that he plans to stay on the job. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE MEASURE R ELECTION : Campaign Galvanized Voters on Both Sides : Strategy: Volunteers turned out in force and emotions were stirred to a degree rare in O.C. politics. By Michael Granberry and Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voices : O.c. In Bankruptcy: The Measure R Election
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE MEASURE R ELECTION : Voters' Rage Directed at Leaders as Well as Tax By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices : O.c. In Bankruptcy: The Measure R Election
Allen Gives Post Back to Outspoken GOP Foe By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bar Association's New Rules Settle Accreditation Suit \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Governor Rejects New Gambling in Michigan \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE WATCH Dole Redux: U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan... By Jerry Crowe, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
FAMILY : Display of Award-Winning 'Smoky Night' Book Opens By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMEDY REVIEW : Roseanne's Muses, Reflections in a 'Work in Progress' By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Seal Wins Crowd with Coolly Intense Performance By Chuck Crisafulli
THEATER REVIEW : Watts Serves as Backdrop for Cornerstone's 'Sid Arthur' By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oberon to Ooze--It's All in a Day's Work : Movies: Acclaimed stage actor Paul Freeman plays an over-the-top bad guy in 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.' By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Careful, You Might Learn Something By Howard Rosenberg
Picking Up the Plimsouls Beat : After Taking a 10-Year Break, the Band Is Recharged and Ready for Action By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rich's Appointment Is Epic Change for LACMA : Commentary: The balance of power at the museum has been tipped to the UCLA administrator who will now hold the purse strings. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
Seal: Most 'Alive' When Singing : Pop music review: With Des'ree opening, the bill offers two performers of restrained gestures but powerful and emotion-filled voices. By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Comic Marriage as Holy Deadlock in 'I Do!' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : ABC Tops the Field in a Slow, Summer Week By Daniel Howard Cerone
Pacific Sees Pianos as Key to O.C. Summer By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At 44, Janis Ian Gets Her 'Revenge' : Pop music: Spurned by major labels, the singer-songwriter--at the Coach House tonight--finds new freedom in her comeback. By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Concern Over Interest Rates Quells Rally in Stocks, Bonds From Times Wire Services
Shaq, Olajuwon Will Meet Again--in Latest Taco Bell Campaign By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Recovery Expected to Continue : Economy: Chapman predicts job growth but says bankruptcy will affect figures. Dip in housing activity, retail sales forecast for rest of year. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restructuring Shifts FHP Out of Ownership : Health care: The Fountain Valley-based firm will sell its four hospitals and move its 500 doctors and 95 dentists into a newly created physician management company. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler Will Buy Japanese Auto Network : Access: Car maker to spend $100 million on dealership chain in bid to boost sales in the country nearly eightfold by 1999. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : LVES Sighting : 'Space Glasses' Help Those With Low Vision See By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Confidence in the Economy Posts Its Biggest Drop Since '92 : Indicators: The monthly decline in the widely watched survey is unexpectedly high. But not all analysts are worried. From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Right Stuff for Aerospace Industry : Defense: Positive developments mean California has strong chance of emerging with a vital contractor base. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Pioneer FHP to Change Direction in Major Restructuring By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Gaming \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Housing Affordability
Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
AIRLINES : TWA Plans 2nd Filing for Bankruptcy : Profitability: Carrier proposes that creditors and note holders forgive $500 million in debt in exchange for stock. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Proposes Simplifying Statements From Reuters
New Network Could Mean Faster, Better Health Care : Technology: Patients, doctors and insurers will be able to share data via electronic system going on-line soon in California. By Rebecca Mowbray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIRLINES : Carriers Likely to Boost Their Liability Caps From Reuters
3 Pearl Jam Show Dates on Again
Chapman Midyear Report Sees Continuing Growth for O.C. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Taco Bell Makes Play for Publicity in Basketball Ads By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Unveils Package to Stimulate Its Economy, Revive Stock Market From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Concern Over Interest Rates Quells Rally in Stocks, Bonds From Times Staff and Wire Services
Move to Regulate Tobacco Meets Opposition : Politics: Democrats fear FDA jurisdiction over smoking products could cost the party House seats and electoral votes in '96. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Ford, Engelhard Have High Hopes for 'Smog-Eating' System By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : New Method Turns Complex Math Into Solid Model By Kathleen Wiegner
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : The Hear and Now of Making Sound on the Internet By Daniel Akst
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : This Week in Cyberspace
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Employee Review Software: Practical; Needs Improvement By Richard O'Reilly
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Computers Becoming More Desirable, More Expensive From Associated Press
Rainbow Technologies Inc.: The Irvine computer technology...
Homedco, Abbey Become Biggest Home Health Firm
National Education to Lay Off 80 in Restructuring Its Training Group By Geoff Boucher
Rockwell International Corp.: The Seal Beach...
Datum Inc.: The Anaheim designer and manufacturer of...
HTP International: The Anaheim home entertainment products...
PenUltimate Inc.: The Irvine software company has named...
ST Combined Resources Inc.: The Irvine engineering firm is...
London-Based Opiates Trader Plans to Sell Shares : Pharmaceuticals: Meconic dominates its tightly regulated field with more than 20% of the global market in controlled drugs. From Reuters
Not in Charge and Feeling Out of Control? It Helps to Speak Out : Workplace: Employees should be courageous enough to let their bosses know their concerns, one author says. From Reuters
Israel Linking Immigration With Innovation : Technology: Government program absorbs new arrivals in 'incubators' for inventors. From Reuters
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Who Can Oppose Computers for Kids?
When Frugality Is Saintliness : All Cabinet members travel . . . but obviously not in the same style
Why Judges Must Fight Bad Science : Big settlement in silicone implant cases reveals problem
How Many More Hubbells Out There? : Legal ethics: The former Clinton official was caught at what seems to be a common occurrence. By Lisa G. Lerman, \o7 Lisa G. Lerman is a visiting associate professor of law at American University\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON NATIONAL PARKS : Our New 'Crown Jewel' Is Trashed : Rep. Jerry Lewis gets his way, engineering a $1 allocation for the Mojave Desert preserve. By John Mckinney, \o7 John McKinney writes the weekly hiking column for The Times Travel section. He is the co-author, with Cheri Rae, of "Walking the East Mojave: A Visitors Guide to Mojave National Preserve" (HarperCollins-West). \f7
A Matter of Life and Death : Closing County- USC may help the bottom line, but it will be a disaster for Los Angeles, medically and morally. By Katherine Dowling, \o7 Katherine Dowling is a family physician at the USC School of Medicine\f7
Actor's Arrest Sparks Frenzy in World Press : Police: Briton Hugh Grant is charged with engaging in lewd conduct in his car with a woman identified as a prostitute. By William Tuohy and Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Ethics Panel Clears Williams : Probe: Commissioners say the chief violated no restrictions in accepting free lodging in Las Vegas. The issue of his truthfulness with Police Commission is not addressed. By Jean Merl and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Computers Are Campaign's Goal : Education: Students' access to technology must be boosted dramatically, coalition says. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Tips for a New Start : Brotherhood Crusade Cites Need for Black Waiters, Waitresses By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A., Sheriff Confront Board Over Cuts at Stormy Meeting : Budget: Block threatens lawsuit and Garcetti angrily refuses to begin trimming staff. Numerous protesters fuel combative atmosphere. By Josh Meyer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspective on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
Food for Thought : Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : Leftovers From Resturants, Film Studios and Caterers Help Feed the Needy. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effort Helps Fill a Near-Vacuum in Banking Services for Community : Since South Central People's Federal Credit Union was founded in 1993, it has loaned more than $1 million. By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : Sands of Time Slip Away for The Beach By Robert A. Jones
Alleged Unabomber Letter Prompts L.A. Airport Alert : Terrorism: FBI sets up command post at LAX and police send bomb squad after San Francisco newspaper receives missive. By John M. Glionna and Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Council Approves Tougher Rules for New Hillside Homes : Construction: Standards are the latest building and retrofitting requirements approved by the city in reaction to damage caused by Northridge earthquake. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 11, Held in Robbery After Adult Companions Flee By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sun Valley Man Fined for Using Internet for Child Porn
Federal Cleanup to Begin at Whittier Waste Storage Site
Man Charged With Killing Cousin After Being Evicted
Woman Given 25 Years for Torturing, Killing Daughter
A weighty name: John Goodman of Pacific Palisades receives... By Steve Harvey
Central Los Angeles : BANK ON THIS
Central Los Angeles : MOVIE MANIA
South Bay : In These Courts, Viewers Have It Made in the Shade
Southeast : Cemetery Owners Sued Over Illegal Burials
Westside : Group Drops Fight Over Development
Westside : WHO'S MUSCLING WHOM?
San Gabriel Valley : SINK THE SWIMSUIT
San Fernando Valley : Long Struggle Leads to Student's Diploma
'Pocahontas' Soars as Indians Struggle By Patt Morrison
San Fernando Valley : BE KIND TO ANIMALS
San Gabriel Valley : Caltrans Denied More Funds to Buy Homes
Southeast : COWTRANS?
Robbers Leave Young Alleged Partner Behind : Crime: Victims catch the 11-year-old suspect when an in-home heist goes awry and the two armed adults with him flee. By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Council Strengthens Construction Regulations : Seismic safety: New emergency building standards for hillside residences are effective immediately. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spousal Sanctuary : In a Secret High Desert Location, Women Wage a War Against Abuse By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIS Involved in Fatal Shooting : Robbery: Detectives followed two suspects across Ventura County line without notifying local authorities, officials say. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's Worse: Killing Rabbit or Beating Girlfriend? : Court: Alleged assault on woman could cost man $1,000 fine, but strangling her bunny could bring a penalty of $20,000. By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Focus : Sunland-Tujunga : Victor in Race for 'Mayor' to Be Named By Tim May
Valley Focus : Reseda : Radio Reading Service Celebrates 2nd Year By Douglas Alger
Valley Focus : Calabasas : Group Against Adding Houses to Project By Frank Manning
Valley Focus : Mission Hills : Coalition Formed to Fight Violence By Antonio Olivo
Valley Focus : Sun Valley : Man Convicted in Pornography Case By Ann W. O'Neill
Valley Focus : Arleta : Woman Faces Charges of Housing Fraud By Frank Manning
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Summer Is No Vacation for School Police By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Moms Give Awards to Build for Future
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Review of Hate Crimes Reporting Ordered By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman Accused of Attempted Murder By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 1 Killed, 1 Hurt After Car Runs Off Road, Flips
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bank Heist Suspect Faces 2nd Trial : Crime: Alex Yepes, acquitted of robbery counts, is charged with kidnapping and assault in the same incidents. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
3 Plead Innocent in Stabbing Death
Official to Present Expense Reports : Burbank: Council member says the travel records don't match those turned over to prosecutors by airport commissioners. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gas Station Owner Shot to Death By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Chief Admits Gateway Has Operated Improperly By Christina Lima and Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Juvenile Hall Is at Crisis Stage, Board Warned By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flynn Asks Who Should Post Beaches if Polluted : Health: Supervisor tells top administrator to find out who is responsible for testing seawater and warning swimmers of risks. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Measure to Aid Libraries OKd for Ballot : Ventura: November initiative proposes that each property owner pay at least $35 a year to raise funds to buy books and increase hours. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Colleagues Cheer New County Chief By Carlos V. Lozano
State Backs Weis on Sex Education Debate By Christina Lima
MOORPARK : Market Robbery Suspect Charged By Paul Elias
THOUSAND OAKS : Summer Jobs for Youths Still Available By Ira E. Stoll
Detectives Probing Courthouse Fistfight By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : Brother Shrugs Off Praise for Saving Sister, 8 By Ira E. Stoll
SIMI VALLEY : Parking Ban Along Royal Avenue Denied By Andrew Blechman
COUNTYWIDE : Board Tentatively OKs Trail Network By Carlos V. Lozano
OXNARD : 2 Teen-Agers Held After Chase, Crash By Paul Elias
SANTA PAULA : Circus Vargas Plans 3 Days of Performances By Christina Lima
CAMARILLO : Road Reopened After Repair of Sinkhole By Paul Elias
Plan to Replace Trailer Park Advances By Eric Wahlgren
OXNARD : Lemonwood Is Site of City Council Meeting By Eric Wahlgren
CAMARILLO : 73-Cent Increase in Water Rates Weighed By J. E. Mitchell
VENTURA : Esplanade Challenges Area Mall's Tax Deal By Jeff Mcdonald
Thousand Oaks Merchants, Shoppers Hope for Light at End of Tunnel : Renovation: Work on Janss Mall has created a mess for all. Thirty tenants are waiting out the construction, expected to end in October. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thousand Oaks Extends Ban on Self-Storage Facilities Near Freeway : Planning: Westoaks Self Storage, which has its eyes on a site, is exempted. An engineering firm that wanted to build offices nearby may back out. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : * June Laura O'Connell; Retired Nurse's Aide
Ventura Votes to Rezone Land for Commercial and Residential Use : Council: Some business owners from the Ventura Avenue area fear future homeowners may drive them out with complaints about noise and odor. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Early Intervention Offers Best Hope of Curbing Explosion of Youth Crime : Violence: Services to those 9 to 15 are lacking. Society needs to know what leads some children astray, why others succeed. By Suzanne M. Miller, \o7 Suzanne M. Miller is a social policy consultant and has written articles on the juvenile justice system for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. and \f7
Drawing on Her Heritage : Discovery of Sioux Roots Led to Spiritual, Artistic Reawakening By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firetruck Was Just 'Easier' to Steal : Crime: Suspect in Monday's theft and subsequent chase tells police he always wanted to steal a police car. By Phuong Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOT IN LAGUNA: Those answering the phone at the Dana Point... By Randy Lewis and Greg Hernandez and Jeff Kass and Len Hall
Aliso Viejo Will Gain Private University : Education: Japan-based Soka completes its purchase of 100 acres and will build a campus specializing in Pacific Rim studies. By Julie Fate Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents Sue Facility Over Child's Death : Courts: Couple says daughter was raped, suffocated at Garden Grove home for disabled. Official defends security. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Inpatient Level Down, CHOC Lays Off 17 Managers By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Officers Tailed Suspects Before Shooting : Robbery: Detectives of controversial unit followed the pair across Ventura County line without notifying local authorities, officials say. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges
DANA POINT : Scout Leader Might Face New Charges
SANTA ANA : College's Budget Gets Initial OK By Jon Nalick
FULLERTON : After Public Pressure, Council Alters Plan to Cut 4 Police Jobs By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON : Deputy Treasurer to Take Over Top Spot By Mimi Ko
SAN CLEMENTE : Council Appoints Interim Treasurer By Julie Fate Sullivan
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Accepts $920,000 Offer for Train Depot By Jeff Bean
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Will Lay Off 3 to Eliminate Deficit By Jeff Bean
SANTA ANA : Schools Get $25,000 for Library Materials By Jon Nalick
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Speeder Ahead of Her Time
Countywide : County Seeks Funding for Juvenile 'Boot Camp' By Tom Ragan
NEWPORT BEACH : He's Leading Classical Revival at Hard Rock By Holly J. Wagner
SEAL BEACH : Keep 11% Utility Tax, Outgoing Official Says By Russ Loar
NEWPORT BEACH : City Aims to Keep Dining Dollars Local By Holly J. Wagner
NEWPORT BEACH : Council's Budget Is $4 Million in the Red By Holly J. Wagner
Countywide : Blood Donors Sought for Friday Session By Mimi Ko
BUENA PARK : Fee Increases Loom for Youth Programs By Lesley Wright
HUNTINGTON BEACH : New Retirees Boost City's Pension Costs By Debra Cano
Police Still Seeking Teen for Questioning in Shooting By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truck Collision Injures 1 Driver, Causes Fuel Spill By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Rangers Catch Up to Angels By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodger Streak Crashes to End : Baseball: Defense collapses in 14-3 loss to Padres. Martinez can't hold an early 3-0 lead in shaky outing. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agassi Stands Out in Wimbledon Win : Tennis: Top-seeded player opens with an easy victory. Stich and Rosset, seeded ninth and 10th, lose in first round. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 1 Question for Robinson: Can Trojans Defeat Wildcats? By Earl Gustkey
Hingis Throws the Kitchen Sink at Graf : Wimbledon: But promising Swiss teen-ager still loses to top-ranked player, 6-3, 6-1. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Jackson Comes Back as Bad as When He Left From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Haselman Breaks Hearts of Blue Jays From Associated Press
Former Cheerleader Tells Jury That Rodman Gave Her Disease From Staff and Wire Reports
Former Cheerleader Tells Jury That Rodman Gave Her Disease
Bielecki Has Hand in Angel Defeat : Baseball: Pitcher fails to hold lead and Texas hammers away for a 10-6 victory. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Shock Is in Store for Southland Fans By Mike Penner
NBA DRAFT : Clipper List Down to Two for No. 2 : Pro basketball: Versatile Stackhouse or powerful McDyess expected to be the choice. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA DRAFT : Crucial Selection Has Them Puzzled By Mike Downey
Navratilova-Graf Team Withdraws from Doubles By Julie Cart
Will Stanley Cup Be Paraded to Nashville? : Hockey: On day of celebration, thoughts will be on Devils leaving. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings to Discuss Job With Robinson By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Portland Moves to No. 8, Might Not Be Done Yet : NBA draft: Trail Blazers make trade with Detroit, try to get in position to pick prep player Kevin Garnett. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Looking for Luck With the 37th Pick Again By Scott Howard-cooper
San Juan Capistrano Racer Changes Lanes : An Accomplished Motocross Driver, Jeff Ward Is Taking a Run on the Indy Car Circuit By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bear Problem? Let's Talk Some Trash : Outdoors: Unfortunately, once the animal gets accustomed to eating garbage it often has to be destroyed because it becomes too much of a danger to people. By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Drinking, Boating Deadly on Holiday By Pete Thomas
Bluegills Biting Hard at Two San Diego Lakes
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK and STEVE KRESAL : Senior Tour Event Is Certain; Location Isn't By Steve Kresal and Martin Beck
Fullerton's Horton Withdraws From LSU Coaching Search By Lon Eubanks
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Padres Throw Votes to Piazza By Bob Nightengale
Jaime Jaquez, a 6-foot guard from Moorpark College, has...
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Flipping Out : Kids Get With the Program, Free Judo From Ray Tinaza By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley to Name D'Errico as Coach : Baseball: Softball assistant will replace Scyphers. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge MVP Dorsey Bolts for Japanese Pro Team : Basketball: Forward who led Matadors in scoring, rebounding as a junior won't be back. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Collins Shows Complete Recovery on the Mound By Jeff Fletcher
Smith, Tucker Convicted for Bilking Sears By Jeff Fletcher
Minor League Barracuda in Power Struggle By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : McEwen Likes Life in the Fast Lane By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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