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What happened on May 18, 1995
NEWS
Man Killed After Rampage in Stolen Tank SEBASTIAN ROTELLA and JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4-Year-Old Dies After Fainting on Disney Ride Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIRS : On Genetics, Personal Anguish and a Cruel Disease Called Huntington's : MAPPING FATE: A Memoir of Family, Risk and Genetic Research, by Alice Wexler , Times Books/Random House, $23,320 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Acting Quality Uneven in 'Vital Signs' Sketches : Several actors in multiple roles make some of the performances more entertaining than others. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Long Beach Barracuda, a new baseball team in a fledgling league, hopes to become a hit with fans. But for many of the players, it's. . . : More Than Just a Game EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REDONDO BEACH : Officials Brushing Off Bias Claims, Suit Says BRITT TUNICK
JAUNTS : Ojai Powwow to Include Tribal Arts, Traditions : The gathering at Lake Casitas will draw Native Americans from across the Southwest. A dance competition is among the events. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dramatic Evidence Caps DNA Case : Trial: Prosecutors present more test results. They show that blood consistent with Simpson and both victims was found in his Bronco. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zaire's Lethal Ebola Outbreak Spreading in City, Doctors Warn From Times Wire Services
Irvine Computer Chip Heist Is Biggest in U.S. : Crime: About a dozen well-dressed thieves take off with at least $5 million in components from Centon Electronics. DAVID REYES and YVETTE CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Xerox Cancels Factory Closure After Union Agrees to 20% Pay Cut TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LABOR : Post Office Workers Decry Policy on Discipline : Employees at La Puente facility picket over work conditions. Postmaster says the situation has been exaggerated. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wildlife: Crediting Samson's Human Patron
China Beach Rushes In With the Live Disco Tide ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a freelance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition
Sports SEAN WATERS
Gay Trustee's Exchange of Vows Upsets Backers : Redondo Beach: Some say Zeke Zeidler was not open about his sexual orientation during the campaign. He says he never tried to hide it. BRITT TUNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Energy: Issues Surrounding Operation of BreitBurn Oil Field
Continuation School Teacher's Favorite Lesson: Anything Is Possible : Education: Cheryl Greer believes she makes a daily impact on the lives of teen-age mothers, because she's been there. Her work has earned her a state honor. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wonder Jock: When More Is Better
A Day in the Life of Arroyo Trabuco RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Senate Panel Plans Packwood Case Hearings MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faiths Unite to Oppose Patents on Life Forms LARRY B. STAMMER and ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MAYWOOD : Councilwoman Has City Hall Stirred Up ENRIQUE LAVIN
Justices Disclose Income; 4 Listed as Millionaires From Associated Press
Doubters Become Believers After Seeing Quirky 'Englishman' LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
GOP Poised to Renew Speakership Battle : Assembly: Although Republicans may gain a one-vote majority in June, infighting lessens their chances of an immediate takeover. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Religion: Zeldin to Celebrate 50th Year as Rabbi
LONG BEACH : Residents Give $10,000 to Aid Bombing Victims
Orange County Fans' Choices
Orange County Top 10
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Beijing Condemns Naming of Monk From Times Wire Reports
Peddling His Views as He Pedals Along
Wilson Stalls Tax Cut Plan to Avert Defeat CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : U.S. Vetoes Measure on Land Seizures From Times Wire Reports
Senate OKs Panel to Probe Clintons' Whitewater Role : Inquiry: 42 Democrats cooperate in setting up first such special committee since Iran-Contra. D'Amato, President's outspoken critic, will serve as chairman. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jazz Lover Remains Loyal to Distinctly Retro Tastes LEONARD REED, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
MTA Workers Seek to Join the Green Team : Transit: Forty-five employees are undergoing training for jobs on the new rail line. It is scheduled to begin operation this summer. JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Developments Hearten Measure R Rivals : Campaigns: Both sides say legislative relief, insurance for recovery bonds and recent criminal charges help their positions. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poles to Halt Arms to Iran After Tank Deal, U.S. Says : Military: State Department spokesman declares that delivery of 'mainly outmoded' vehicles is unlikely to change Mideast balance. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics: Election in June an Opportunity to Make a Difference
Vendors on Boardwalk Win Court Round TOM JENNINGS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chirac Sworn In, Names Juppe Prime Minister : France: Choice of ex-foreign minister welcomed as sign of new president's commitment to broad change. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raabe's Relatives Post Bond as Judge Cuts Bail to $200,000 RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tutto Style: All the Best Under the Sun or the Sea MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
Washington Insight DREX HEIKES and DAVID LAUTER
Assembly Recall Winner Miller Vows to Be a Republican Loyalist : Elections: Winner in race for Paul V. Horcher's Assembly seat says a GOP Speaker is top priority. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO GAMES REVIEW : Metal Head Loses Its Cool, but Crime Patrol Cleans Up : Both put players in battles of good versus evil, but only the latter stands up to pressure. A third offering gives Trekkers a treat. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Horcher's Out, but Battle for Power Goes On GEORGE SKELTON
Sewage: Examining Hyperion Plant Discharge
Religion: Dialogue Between Church and Gays
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Drives More Than Hard Bargain With Japan DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Haven for the Madding Crowd CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
LONG BEACH : Teachers Get Grants for Innovative Projects
Art College to Lease May Co. Site at Museum SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Bay Area Schools Get $100-Million Shot in the Arm : Education: As with similar Los Angeles project, part of funding will come from Annenberg Foundation. The goal is to help students benefit from the lessons of reform. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITERS
Duarte: Petition Bid to Recall 3 on Council
Budget Clash Likely to Slow California, Oklahoma Aid : Appropriations: Bill containing disaster, bombing funds is target of a veto threat by Clinton. He objects to cuts totaling $16.4 billion. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL SCREENING : 'Mon Amour': A Mix of the Beautiful and Wrenching MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition. and
LONG BEACH : Police Investigating College's Auto Program JOHN POPE and JOHN CANALIS
Gourmet Benefits Hold the Promise of a Weekend for Every Taste 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.
NRA Official Issues Apology for Controversial Fund-Raising Letter From Associated Press
FILM : A Director Who Likes to Play the Angles NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIERRA MADRE : Gift to School Honors Japanese Garden Project
PICO RIVERA : Casino Backers Lead Foes in Fund Raising JOHN POPE
'I Didn't Want to Die' : Man's Morning Hike Becomes 2 1/2-Day Survival Test TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward Offers: Long Odds and Few Winners ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area's Top Crop of Bands to Play for Strawberry Festival : Fender Benders bring their dueling guitars on stage Saturday; Asleep at the Wheel headlines the amphitheater show Sunday. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWTHORNE : Warwick's Retrial in Missing Dog Case Is Set MARY GUTHRIE
UCLA law professor Peter Arenella and Loyola...
Fearful Public Creates Dark Days for Japan Night Life : Terrorism: Despite arrest of cult leader, anxiety casts pall over Tokyo. More suspects are taken into custody. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAW ENFORCEMENT : Bomb Probe: Grim Search for a Breakthrough : A month later, officials admit they're still baffled about identity of 'John Doe No. 2.' Colbern's detailed diary remains a key focus. RONALD J. OSTROW and RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Casting Off Cares With the Launch of a Kite T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
At Least 45 Killed in Philippine Ferry Fire Associated Press
ARCADIA : City Weighs Plans for Outdoor Complex Similar to CityWalk DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'STREET' GANG : Familiar Faces Put Into Song and Dance the Pleasures of Being 'Friends' CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
On No Name Street in Rolling Hills Estates, residents form a road bloc
Interest Flap to Temporarily Reduce Payouts JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Being 14, Coming of Age Were Never This Hilarious : YOUTH IN REVOLT: The Journals of Nick Twisp--A Novel by C.D. Payne ; Doubleday $21, 496 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Before Falling for Bargains, Be Seasonable JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S., Vietnam Quietly Increase Diplomatic Ties JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Stock Watch
BEVERLY HILLS : Registration Law for Ammunition Gets Initial OK SUSAN STEINBERG
Twin Fins Coming Back? Ain't That (South) Swell Rick Fignetti and David Reyes, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. and
Italian Sought in Attacks That Killed 10 Is Arrested Reuters
Recall Winner Miller Vows to Be GOP Loyalist : Elections: The victor in race for Paul V. Horcher's Assembly seat says voting for Republican Speaker is top priority. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUMMERY SUMMARY : The Memorial-to-Labor-Day Sandwich Is Stacked With Standbys and Fresh Stuff
LYNWOOD : Suspect in Shooting Held on Drug Charge JOHN POPE and DUKE HELFAND
ARCADIA : Police Department to Hold Public Event
CULVER CITY : Consortium Takes Aim at Halting Hike in Water Rates MARY GUTHRIE
BRIEFLY : Chemistry: USC Honors Nobel Laureate
South Pasadena, Ex-Mayor Prentiss OK $900,000 Settlement RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOPTALK : It's the Thought--or the Car--That Counts : Lapel pins, bears and other tokens are small but special for your graduate, when a Rolls is not an option. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Report Detailing Knife Tests Is Released JIM NEWTON and HENRY WEINSTEIN
No Charges Expected in Crash in Which 4 Died MARY GUTHRIE
BRIEFLY : Hospices: Training Seminar for Volunteers
DOWNEY : City Cracks Down on Truck Parking JOHN CANALIS
Details Divide GOP's Flat-Tax Boosters : Congress: Split centers on retention of mortgage interest, charitable deductions. Both sides agree there's no way to predict reform's effect. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Posts Bond, So Raabe Could Be Out of Jail Today : Courts: Bail is reduced from $500,000 to $200,000. The former O.C. assistant treasurer is ruled to be destitute enough to receive public funds for his trial defense. RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports KIRBY LEE
The Last Act in La Mirada : As Debt-Plagued Playhouse Seeks Funds, Longtime Director Retires GERALD FARIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Caltrans Under Fire on Homes Along 710 Route CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's a Cinch : Corsets Are in Fine Form, Squeezing Age-Old Benefits into Pretty Packages--Minus the Discomfort, of Course. KATHRYN BOLD, Special to The Times
A Restaurant That Is Italian in Spirit if Not Ancestry MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
FOR THE KIDS : The Cat's Coming Back Again to Delight Ventura Youngsters : Fred Penner's career as a top children's entertainer began with a hit song about a funny feline who wouldn't stay away. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cost of Cultural Sensitivity Plan for Alhambra Schools Disputed KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : O'Dell Will Be 1st New Treasurer in 20 Years BRITT TUNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Classic Loner,' Fired From Work, Returns Armed and Kills 3, Injures 4 From Associated Press
Suspicious Minds : Heard about the black helicopters and detention camps? Well, it's not just the lunatic fringe that traffics in such rumors and hysteria. RICHARD LEIBY, THE WASHINGTON POST
SAN PEDRO : Water Lovers Told to Give 3 Areas Wide Berth JEFF KASS
Bodies of 2 Shooting Victims Found in Unrelated Cases CYNTHIA WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Leaders Embrace Christian Coalition Plan : Congress: Conservative group's 10-point agenda includes abortion restrictions, elimination of Education Department. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Special Counsel Sought in Ronald Brown Probe : Cabinet: Atty. Gen. Reno seeks full investigation of commerce secretary's finances. He denies any wrongdoing. ROBERT L. JACKSON and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IRWINDALE : Judge Sides With Council, Rejects Card Club Ballot Measures KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teachers Know Tricks to Make a Point Clearly : A pair from Fillmore High advised the pollution control district on a project that produced a video on air quality. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EDUCATION : Talks Admonish and Inspire 400 Students : Workshops for 'at risk' youths in Pomona schools aim to illustrate the pitfalls of drugs, gangs, violence and teen-age pregnancy. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Taking Steps to Design Homes With Harmony : Facing staircases away from front doors is one of the many ways that builders are catering to Asian buyers by taking their cultural traditionsand beliefs into account. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Country Lebanese Cooking in Old Pasadena : Pita Pita offers authentic Middle-East dishes at reasonable prices. And the appetizers are gratis, part of a hospitable tradition. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Black Crowes Take Flight on a String of Album Successes : The bluesy rockers have no problem selling hits. But the group says it's often been misunderstood by the public. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Drug Leader Guilty in '88 Slayings ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brentwood Road Bloc : Communities: Residents of enclave near the Getty Center receive tentative City Council approval to erect gates. MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Links Sought as 3 Slayings Rock L.A. Apparel Maker : Mystery: Violence and threats against Carole Little employees spread fear through local fashion industry. GEORGE WHITE and VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trends: Pierced Bodies and Question of What Is Mainstream
PASADENA : Woman's Lawyer Raises Doubts on Oliver Probe
WESTSIDE / Cover Story : TOUGH GLOVE : Former Pro Boxer Phil Paolina's Hip, Upscale Gym Is Where Celebrities and Others Come for a Real Workout SCOTT COLLINS
Swing Kids Step Back to Classiness at Birraporetti's ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PUBLIC PERSONA : Traditional Gig Kicks Off Shift in General Direction MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Answering the Prayers of the Deaf : Religion: A pioneering program at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena will train hearing-impaired spiritual leaders to minister to their brethren. JOHN M. HUBBELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports GARY KLEIN
JAZZ : Fullerton Arboretum Has Festival Down to an Art BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the Times Orange County Edition
BEL-AIR : Presbyterians Name Likely Successor to Moomaw
Plans for New Town Stir Up Water Issues MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weapons: Azusa Law on Ammunition
CRENSHAW : Free Immunization at Prenatal Care Agency ERIN J. AUBRY
FASHION : Do Clothes Make the Case? : Let the record show that conservative, uncontrived attire wins out with local attorneys and judges. ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Monte High Slashes Its Dropout Rate to 1% : Education: Extensive programs bring figure down from 67% in 1986. State recognizes achievement with School of the Year award. CYNTHIA WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Georgia Executes Killer Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Pawnshops Puttin' On the Ritz : Upscale shops offer quick money for high-rollers who can't quite keep up with their images. Instead of the shabby stores of the past, brokers run boutiques that trade in Ferraris and fine art. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Officer Fired for Whistle-Blowing, He Claims GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Mystery About It: Crime Books Still Sell : Three authors will autograph their whodunits this weekend in Thousand Oaks. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Staggered by Hits, Unions Need Ways to Regain Punch : Jobs: Balance of power tips to management, leaving workers feeling vulnerable in a cold new business world. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cafe Puts Brazilian Accent on Grilled Meats and Zesty Sauces : Specialties at Galletto include garlicky roast chicken, lively pastas and mesquite-roasted items on skewers. NORM CHANDLER FOX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Live, Bob Dylan, Black Crowes Ready to Bowl : Santa Barbara venue kicks off its season. And at Lotte Lehmann hall, top pianist Rosalyn Tureck will perform. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Abundant Assortment of Seafood MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
WESTWOOD : Tax District to Fund Village Promotions MARY MOORE
State Cancer Society Elects Thomas Gates as President
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Animation Panel Will Include a Familiar Voice : June Foray, known for her vocals of Rocky the Squirrel and Natasha, will join the discussion at a screening fund-raiser Sunday in Ojai. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Blend of History, Panorama BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition.
Crop Success Relies on Strict Attention to Earthy Details RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Dishes Up Strawberries LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Cajun Rocker to Spice Up Strawberry Festival : The Louisianian, who records in French and English, says he's renewing his interest in Acadian music. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENA : Council Leaves Zoning of Annexed Area Intact KIM STEWART
The Wearing of the Green BETTY GOODWIN
Transit: Taxes, Funding and the MTA
BY DESIGN : THE CLASS OF '95 : Whether they wear denim or leather, flowery sun dresses or baggy overalls, the seniors voted "best dressed" by their peers in high schools across Southern California don't look to magazines or movie stars to find their style--they make it themselves. ROSE APODACA JONES
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : THE NEW BLUE LINE : With a goal of almost tripling the number of female officers, the LAPD is actively recruiting and training women with varied backgrounds. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TORRANCE : Reactivation Sought of $40-Million Fraud Suit CHRIS WOODYARD and TED JOHNSON
PICO RIVERA : Bond Issue Considered to Repay Sales Taxes JOHN POPE
Happy for the Thais That Influence DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cultivating a Winning Crop : Strawberries Take Root and Thrive in County's Perfect Climate LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Verdicts Are In : 'McMartin Trial' Premiere a Chance to Judge Movie--and Media BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports MITCH POLIN
LA HABRA HEIGHTS : 4th City Manager in a Year Is Selected JOHN CANALIS
REDONDO BEACH : Crackdown on Massage Parlors to Be Discussed BRITT TUNICK
Long Beach Prepares to Tighten Belt : Budget: The city manager proposes broad cuts and rate increases to offset a deficit. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strawberry Pleasures Should Draw Crowds JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
FASHION : Shopping for a Good Cause : Everybody wins at 7th on Sale. Buyers get designer bargains and AIDS groups get millions of dollars. CHRISTA WORTHINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WHITTIER : Conservancy Honored for Preservation Work JOHN CANALIS
The Career of Oscar Brown Jr. Would Fill a (Musical) Book : The master songster brings his brand of jazz, blues and humor back to Wheeler Hot Springs, where he packed the house the last time. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REDONDO BEACH : Etched Images on Pier Delight Visitors BRITT TUNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : The Class of '95 : Whether they wear denim or leather, flowery sun dresses or baggy overalls, the seniors voted "best dressed" by their peers in high schools across Southern California don't look to magazines or movie stars to find their style--they make it themselves. ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chimayo Grill Checks In With Chic Charm ROSE APODACA JONES
ENTERTAINMENT
Denzel's Acting School : Washington's Success Is Built on Technique and Strategy MICHAEL WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : Live Music in Hip, Friendly Spaceland HEIDI SIEGMUND
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Roxy's Power-Pop Play: Seven Bands but No Progress STEVE HOCHMAN
For the Record
You Can't Judge a Buk by Its Cover : Timbuk3 Doesn't Have a With-It Look or Personality but Knows How to Groove MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : 'Gottlieb' a Fresh, Vital Retrospective DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Random Acts Mark 'Beginning at the End' F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Big and Bronze, but Do These Moores Measure Up? CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Pop Music Review : The Rankin Family's Sweet Sound of Success RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Alexander Brings Together Colossal 'Carmina' TIMOTHY MANGAN
'Brigadoon' Lives Up to Legend : Theater review: With a spirited cast of lads and lasses, Fullerton Civic Light Opera takes a lovely high road to the heart of Lerner and Loewe's magical Scottish land of enchantment. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Final Curtain Falls at Ambassador Auditorium : Entertainment: The Pasadena venue, noted for its intimacy and stellar acoustics, closes amid church controversy. JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethnic Casting Debate Resurfaces in Hollywood : Two Latino-Themed Movies Renew Questions of Box-Office Risks vs. Appropriate Portrayals ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Face to Face Looks the Other Way : Festival: The punk band, whose lead singer was knocked off the stage at Board in O.C., says it will let the matter drop. MIKE BOEHM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Reasons 'Boys' Didn't Make the Cut : Television: Good ratings and positive portrayals of African Americans didn't mean a fall renewal because too much of the sitcom is 'kid-driven,' says ABC's entertainment chief. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
BUSINESS
West Coast's First Imax 3-D Theater to Debut in O.C. : Entertainment: High-tech sight-and-sound system with six-story screen will open at the Irvine Spectrum in November. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armed Thieves Make Off With Millions in Memory Chips : Computers: Orange County haul of at least $5 million is the latest and largest in a series of thefts of the valuable components. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chips Easy to Steal, Hard to Trace : Computers: Orange County haul of at least $5 million is the latest and largest in a series of thefts of the valuable components. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pushing U.S. Into Future With 1970s Vocabulary MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dollar's Decline Against Yen Hurts Pinnacle Micro Stock
Japanese May Prefer to Pay Tariff Themselves : Trade: In the event of sanctions, Japanese executives say, they may decide to continue to sell their cars at current prices. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Research Cuts Decried as Detrimental to U.S. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UAW Chief Rues Lack of Unions at Foreign-Owned Plants in U.S. From Associated Press
Municipalities Want Tougher Securities Rules From Bloomberg Business News
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Falls, but Nasdaq Surges on Tech Issues From Times Wire Services
Sony Music Has 'Killer Year' With Record Worldwide Album Sales CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Can New French President Deliver? : He Vows to Tackle Employment Woes SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hail the King and Don't Forget to Party CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Summertime . . . and Gas Prices Are Bound to Rise : Travel: Americans are expected to hit the highways and airports in record numbers. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
House Panel Approves Telecom Bill JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Auto Makers Might Just Pay Tariff Themselves : Trade: If the sanctions take effect, executives from targeted companies say, they may decide to continue to sell their cars at current prices and swallow losses. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comforts Keep Air Travelers Happy From Associated Press
Tokyo Ponders Options in Face of Auto Tariffs : Trade: Japan files formal complaint with WTO, says it may be forced to retaliate. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FTC, Laguna Fire Mask Seller Reach Accord From Associated Press
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Apparel Maker Rocked by 3 Slayings : Mystery: Violence and threats directed against Carole Little employees has spread fear through the local fashion industry. GEORGE WHITE and VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Can New French President Deliver? : He Vows to Tackle Joblessness Malaise SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : THE THAILAND ECONOMY
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Falls, but Nasdaq Gains on Tech Rally From Times Staff and Wire Services
Time Warner Braces for Complaints Against Rap : Music: Genre's critics are expected to confront the company at its annual shareholders meeting. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Upholds Suspension of Brokerage Employee From Reuters
Newport Beach Builder Files for Bankruptcy : Development: The demise of Bramalea of California Inc. was triggered by the collapse of its Canadian parent company. About 25 workers face layoffs. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Slashed Woman's Kin Plan to Hire Attorney : Investigation: Donna K. Lee will not answer police questions about CityWalk slayings until then, her relatives say. JULIE TAMAKI and JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman, N. Hollywood Man Held in Brentwood Slaying ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Arrested in Slaying of Brentwood Man ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Force Fighter Now Seeks a Defense : Military: Capt. James Wang will face a court-martial in a fatal 'friendly fire' incident that he says is not his fault. He is raising funds for his cause. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Found Guilty in Killings of 2 Officers : Crime: He may face death penalty in 1993 Compton shootings. Case hinged on testimony of a witness who said he heard defendant brag about the murders. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deadline Friday for Space Station Forum ANTONIO OLIVO
OXNARD : Edison Request OKd Over Sierra Club Plea MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Body of Transient Woman Found in Lancaster Building
Obituaries : * Gregory Blackman; Retired Mechanic at Rockwell
PACOIMA : Administrators Keep Word to Bookworms TIM MAY
LOS ANGELES : Holden's Proposal Defends Need for Affirmative Action
Orange County Almanac
Foes of PriceCostco Project Sue to Block Development FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BREA : Enrollment Changes for Teachers' Children MIMI KO
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Restaurateur Vows Fight to Reopen Eatery at Pier DEBRA CANO
Salvation Army Seeks Donations at Trailer MIMI KO
LOS ANGELES : Council Delays Idea to Build Water Filtration Plant
Labor Suffers From Workers' Loss of a Voice : Run by professionals, unions are out of touch with the working stiffs who need them. DAVID BACON, David Bacon, a union organizer for 20 years, is a labor journalist and photographer. His work has appeared in the Nation, the Progressive and other publications.
CAMARILLO : State Hospital Plans a Country Ho-Down J.E. MITCHELL
CALABASAS : District on Track for Finding New Chief FRANK MANNING
Oldies but Goodies : Norm's Aged Axes Are the Scepters of Rock 'n' Roll Royalty DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa : School District Asks City to Consider Loan HOPE HAMASHIGE
Two Big Traders Playing With Fire : U.S. and Japan still can make up without going to 'court'
Countywide : Court Will Review Communications Deal SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
OXNARD : Council Reviews Plan for 167 Homes MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Moment of Clarity in a Confusing Time : Accountability and problem solving in Orange County crisis are separate matters
Farm Subsidies
Oklahoma Bombing
Woman Walking Dog Discovers Body of Teen Boy
Woman in CityWalk Case to Hire Lawyer JULIE TAMAKI and JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel OKs Bill That Threatens Recreation Area : Santa Monicas: The area could be dropped from the federal parks system under the congressional measure. PETER ROBERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT : Yaroslavsky, Feuer Exchange Barbs in Debate HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : Teens Address Board on Plan for Dress Code HOLLY J. WAGNER
Slain Woman's Neighbors Seek Answers : Crime: West Covina residents demand to know why they were not told that the suspect, a paroled sex offender, was living among them. CYNTHIA WALKER and JACK CHEEVERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gun Foes Protest at Moorhead's Area Office : Legislation: Groups do not want congressman to vote to repeal assault-style weapons ban. Spokesman says he won't change stance. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 1 Man Dies, Another Hurt in Crash
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL : Markey Is Trying to Keep Crime at a Distance MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan to Push AIDS in Military Policy Again : Legislation: House panel chairman wants those who test positive for virus to be discharged. He tried to pass the provision last year. LISA RICHWINE, STATES NEWS SERVICE
County Democratic Committee Backs Measure R : Sales tax: Vote is 21 to 8. But 11 abstain, prompting an anti-tax figure to say the party endorsement lacks punch. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
How Much Longer, Sen. Packwood? : Stung anew in sexual harassment probe, he should do the nation a favor and quit now
Countywide : Auto Dealers Group to Give Schools Funds ALAN EYERLY
Man Accused of Possessing Child Porn From Internet : Computers: It is the first such charge in L.A. City attorney calls obscene material in cyberspace a growing problem. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Police Pick Up 36 Truants During Sweep VIVIEN LOU CHEN
THOUSAND OAKS : District Denies Return of 2 Students in Fight IRA E. STOLL
VENTURA : El Concilio Names Executive Director MIGUEL BUSTILLO
A Close-Up Look at People Who Matter : Despite Losses, Disabled Man Stays Upbeat ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE : Fire Department Ambulance Service Plan Raises Howl LESLEY WRIGHT
Obituaries
SIMI VALLEY : Free Bus Service to Trade Fair Offered SARA CATANIA
County Prosecutors Request Moorpark City Hall Documents : Inquiry: Meeting minutes are sought in continuing probe of financial transactions involving Councilman Scott Montgomery. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hospital Halts Fertility Clinic Negotiations in Wake of Probe : Medicine: Fountain Valley facility severs talks with doctors operating UCI's Center for Reproductive Health after learning that their research practices are under investigation. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Ride Metrolink to Patrol Rail Crossings : Trains: As part of Operation Lifesaver, officers scan the intersections for drivers trying to beat the gates. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxing Decision : Higher Tariffs Against Japan Worry Auto Dealers DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Woman Rescued From Burning Car PAUL ELIAS
Sides Debate Expansion of Toland Landfill CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Still Unable to Resume Public Speaking From Associated Press
Peace, Officers : La Habra Rookie Among Those Saluted at Service for Those Killed on Duty TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Stabbing Victim Is Identified; Student Sought SCOTT HADLY
SIMI VALLEY : Composting Lesson Set at Rancho Tapo SARA CATANIA
NORTHRIDGE : Youths Finally Put Down Their Pens, Celebrate ANTONIO OLIVO
BURBANK : Council OKs New Contract for Ovrom VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : College Names Scholar in Residence : Education: Antelope Valley's Martha Wengert, a longtime sociology instructor, is chosen for the honor. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agencies to Combine Computer Gang Files HENRY CHU
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City OKs Restaurant Owners' Bid for Depot JEFF BEAN
Countywide : Gang Victims Services Gets $56,000 Grant TOM RAGAN
March Restaurant Closures
Countywide : Judge Rejects Settlement in Customer Mailing-List Case MIMI KO
Mistrial Declared in Double-Murder at Newport Shop : Courts: Jurors deliberate for eight days but are almost evenly split in second trial of ex-Marine. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : District Acts to Fix, Not Replace, Theater RUSS LOAR
Camarillo Teens Urge Creation of Youth Panel : Recreation: About 100 tell local officials during a three-hour City Hall forum that such a commission is needed to address their needs. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 15 Sand Canyon Mailboxes Stolen : Crime: Thieves halt delivery to neighborhood. Vandalism and theft has been common in the posh area in recent years. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituary : Eric Porter; Starred in 'The Forsyte Saga' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Female Technician Alleges Sexual Harassment at Jail DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Inclined to Oppose Cypress Warehouse Project BILL BILLITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : School District Adopts New Investment Policy HOLLY J. WAGNER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : An Experiment to Save on Science Camp Costs DEBRA CANO
4 Children, 2 Adults Injured in Crash From a Times Staff Writer
Dowling on Entitlements
CAMARILLO : Planners OK Final Phase of Outlet Mall J.E. MITCHELL
BREA : City Aims to Ease Effects of Added Trash Runs ALAN EYERLY
AGOURA HILLS : Family Center Firm Asks to Delay Appeal FRANK MANNING
Legacy of a Lifetime : Bequest: After building a fortune over 40 years, a childless couple leave $7.8 million to Harvard to study Alzheimer's disease. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Owner Appeals Call for Home Demolition TIM MAY
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : Meet the Next President of the U.S. : He's got the skills, knowledge and compassion. Could the savior candidate be right under our noses? NORMAN ORNSTEIN, Norman Ornstein is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.
Obituaries
Drug Ring Leader Guilty in Slayings : Court: Juror is replaced by alternate after partial verdict is reached in complex case involving 1988 ambush at Lake View Terrace crack house. Murder counts against three other defendants are unresolved. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adult Trial for Youth
You Call This a Motto? SCOTT HARRIS
Charges Filed Against Auto Service Firms
Drug Smugglers
Play Ball! : Facing Pressure, Rancho Niguel Little League : Yields to Parents on 'Safety' Ball and OKs Switch MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Commander, Pilot Missing in Fighter Crash
LAGUNA BEACH : City Seeks to Change Heritage Tree Rules LESLIE EARNEST
City Says Man Got Child Porn On-Line : Crime: Sun Valley resident is first to be charged with downloading sexual images of boys from the Internet. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chan Is Missing : Pup's Owner Recalls Sleuth Strategy From 'Ace Ventura' ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S.-Japan Trade Dispute
Mugu Commander to Testify at Hearing KENNETH R. WEISS
Man Given Life Term in Murder : Courts: Jury decides death penalty would be too punitive for Frederick Jackson, convicted of raping a woman and then ordering her death. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Residents Invited to Dump Trash Free SARA CATANIA
Little League Chapter Gives in to Parents, OKs Use of Safety Ball From a Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
First Thing He Should Negotiate Is Higher Percentage for Himself EARL GUSTKEY
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox Survive First Dibble Outing Since '93 From Associated Press
Ticket Information
Evans Is Steady Again for Rancho Santiago STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Maple Leafs Alive in Sudden Death From Associated Press
Cypress, Rancho Santiago Set for State Tournament
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
What's Best for the Sonics Is to Bring Back Karl Associated Press
Northridge Sweeps WAC's Top Awards
Rowand Looking for the Long Ball ERIC SHEPARD
Chapman Coach Is Showing Plenty of Confidence in His Softball Team MARTIN BECK
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Foster's Lone Slip-Up Costly Against Giants From Associated Press
Pranks Precede Pratfalls : Baseball: Error-prone Angels lack focus after pregame frivolity and are beaten, 7-3, by Twins. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Canseco Goes on Disabled List Associated Press
Boston's 1-2 Punch: Ford and Sutter Fired From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Rodriguez Has a Short Stay CHRIS BAKER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 DAILY REPORT : Rahal Returns Favor, Lends Penske a Car SHAV GLICK
Boston's 1-2 Punch: Ford and Sutter Fired From Associated Press
PREAKNESS STAKES : Storm Doesn't Trouble Lukas, Thunder Gulch BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tiebreaker Approved for Bowl Games From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman's Tanaka Opens With a 79
Nomo Creates Furor, Can't Manage a Win : Baseball: In fourth start, he strikes out 14 in seven innings, but Dodgers lose to Pirates, 3-2. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mavericks' Kidd, Pistons' Hill Share NBA Rookie-of-Year Award Associated Press
PREP SWIMMING : Birmingham, Granada Hills Take Team Titles MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club Formed to Attract NFL Expansion Team : Pro football: Rams Booster Club, Save the Rams members trying to persuade league to give county another franchise. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Hey, Who's on Ropes, Anyway? : Pro basketball: Lakers still trail and don't have home-court edge, but Van Exel's shots change momentum heading into Game 6. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Rookie Coach Leads CSUN Like a Veteran MIKE HISERMAN
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Trojans, 49ers Need a Strong Finish GARY KLEIN
CITY SECTION SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Shaw's Double Paces Granada Hills MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD : CSUN Pair Second-Best at Midpoint JOHN ORTEGA
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Steady Snow Satisfies Lachemann MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Section Committee to Hear Playoff Flap : Marmonte baseball: Group will determine which team should take the No. 3 spot. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC's Wright Is Still Chasing Tiger WENDY WITHERSPOON
Hard Work Comes Easy to Robertson : Softball: Fullerton player helped care for her four siblings. Now she helps Titans reach NCAA Regionals. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tempest That Will Blow Over JIM MURRAY
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Sunny Hills Upsets El Toro to Advance MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rejuvenated Cal Lutheran Pitchers Make Call to Arms : Baseball: Kingsmen hope addition of three previously injured starters will help in playoff series against La Verne. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saugus Has Look of Title Contender : Softball: Top-ranked Centurions show increased intensity as they prepare for Friday's first-round Southern Section playoff against Bishop Montgomery. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardner, Crouch Named County Athletes of Year
This Time, Ewing Doesn't Let a Big One Get Away : Eastern Conference: Basket with 1.8 seconds left saves Knicks from another collapse, 96-95, and sends series back to Indiana. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Everywhere SYLVIA THOMPSON
COOKSTUFF : Humm Style CHARLES PERRY
An Asian Spring ABBY MANDEL
Cookstuff : Finds KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bites : Trade War Boils Up CHARLES PERRY
Loaf of Plenty LAUREN TSUJIMOTO
FORKLORE : Seeds and Stems CHARLES PERRY
Spud Glut RUSS PARSONS
Root 3 DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR; Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993: $9.95)
Word Play
IN THE KITCHEN : Soup of the Season RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Strata Sphere
Momo Land JONATHAN GOLD
The Great Merlot Stampede DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Mushrooms, Brownies ROSE DOSTI
Cover Story : All the Lost Flavors CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN FRESH : The Little Peas SYLVIA THOMPSON
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