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What happened on May 20, 1995
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : When a Coach Crosses the Line : America's gymnastics federation is leading a tough campaign to reduce the potential for sex abuse in a sport that often involves close contact. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxers' Fate: One Dead, One in Despair : Sports: Gabriel Ruelas was just doing his job. But it killed another fighter. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christian B. Anfinsen; Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry From Times Wire Services
Probe of Rowdy Police Officers in Capital Is Vowed From Washington Post
Jimmy Raney, 67; Influential Jazz Guitarist
Girlfriend of Suspect Held in Mall Slayings JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Late-Inning Bid by Disney Won the Angels ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Than 10 Now Being Considered to Succeed Peltason as UC President From Times Staff Writer
2002 Deadline Lends Focus to Congress' Goal of Balancing Books, Backers Assert : Budget: But the seven-year plan to erase the national deficit could also mean too many cuts too soon and could slow the economy, experts say. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Bill to Make UC Officials Turn Over Corporate Director Earnings From Associated Press
O.C. Nears Deal to Roll Over $1 Billion in Short-Term Debt : Bankruptcy: If finalized, the settlement will postpone repayment for a year and avert default, for a price. A sales tax hike will still be needed, officials maintain. MICHAEL G. WAGNER and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Nears Deal to Delay Repayment of $1 Billion : Bankruptcy: Notes' holders must approve 1-year rollover, a key part of county's recovery plan. MICHAEL G. WAGNER and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DISNEY TEAMS WITH ANGELS : Costs of Building Stadium, Complex Have Some on Edge : Development: Anaheim has learned that Disney ventures have a way of being grand--and costly to city. MATT LAIT and GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Virus Leads to Shortages in Zaire's Capital : Africa: Prices rise as roadblocks hinder food shipments into Kinshasa. Thousands are stranded along rural highways. From Times Wire Services
Lindsey Won't Face Charge in Whitewater SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Agree to Cadet Program at Women's College From Reuters
Friend Says McVeigh Told Him of Blast Plans : Bombing: Army buddy purportedly viewed federal building with suspect before April 19, sources say. While not confirmed, his account of their activities is seen as a major development. RICHARD A. SERRANO and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Premier Quits in Lebanon, but It May Not Stick Times Wire Services
Gym Clubs Are Increasingly Using Background Checks on Sex Offenses MARYANN HUDSON
NRA Leaders Reject Clinton's Denunciation RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Inquiries Target Fertility Clinic at UC Irvine TRACY WEBER and LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oklahoma Ceremonies Honor Bomb Victims From Associated Press
Times Staffers Among AP Award Winners
Key Seniors Group Backs Raising Age of Retirement : Benefits: Changing threshold to 70 would affect Medicare, Social Security eligibility. The comments mark shift in debate on programs. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Investors Line Up Early to Get Checks JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Heavy-Hitters' Roles in Disney-Angels Tale : Business: Autry and Eisner elbowed aside Ueberroth group, which had been odds-on favorite for a deal. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Midwest Governors Give Wilson's Campaign a Jolt Over Electric Cars : Politics: Heads of four auto-making states say California's mandate on alternative-powered vehicles is unrealistic and will cost jobs. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panelists Find Williams Lied About Trips, Sources Say : LAPD: Commission reportedly grappling over issue of discipline. The chief has insisted he did nothing wrong. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Capsule Honors Female Workers Associated Press
NASA Plan Perils 29,000 Jobs in Space Industry : Budget: Restructuring proposal would affect JPL, other California facilities. Congress may trim even more. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DISNEY TEAMS WITH ANGELS : For Now, NFL Keeps Cross-Owners on Sidelines : Football: League rules prohibit buyers with other sports franchises. However, it remains flexible, as illustrated by the Miami Dolphins sale. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helen Nix; Active in Southland Charities
High-Profile Kenyan Joins Opposition Call : Africa: Conservationist Richard Leakey provokes harsh reaction after aligning with government critics. Rising political repression may signal slide toward instability. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Orders a Theft-Prevention System for Tanks CARL INGRAM and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crowd Says 'Ahh!' as 17-Year-Old Gets M.D. Diploma From Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Saddleback Trustee Fights Sales Tax Measure JEFF BEAN
3 Heavy Hitters Played Key Roles in Disney-Angels Tale : Business: Autry and Eisner elbowed aside Ueberroth group, which had been odds-on favorite for a deal. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Flexes Its Muscles and Ito Pulls No Punches BILL BOYARSKY
Charity Foundation to Liquidate Assets From Associated Press
Cisneros to Pay His Ex-Mistress $49,000 to Settle Breach-of-Contract Suit : Cabinet: The secretary, however, maintains he had no legal obligation to her. Linda Medlar, in turn, has agreed not to comment about the relationship. RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ASIA : In Kashmir, India Faces a Political Conflagration JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Steps Up Attack on DNA Tests ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Beijing May Reassess Tian An Men : China: Leadership sends signals that it may soften hard-line stand on 1989 pro-democracy movement. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salinas Tries to Build a Life in U.S. : Mexico: When he left the presidency, he was hailed as a visionary economist. Now he's reviled in his own country. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alan Maley; Won Oscar for Special Effects
Germans Applaud Arrest of Tycoon : Europe: Real estate mogul nabbed in U.S. a year after empire collapsed. Debts totaled $3.5 billion. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Rages Over Serb Supply Route : Balkans: Fight over key transport corridor could merge scattered conflicts into wider war. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thai Government Toppled by Corruption Scandal : Asia: Coalition partner withdraws support, citing reasons of 'political righteousness.' Elections are called for July. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDDLE EAST : Billions Served--but Not Orthodox Jews of Jerusalem : The holy city is getting a McDonald's. But these golden arches aren't kosher. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elisha Cook Jr., 91; Classic Movie Villain BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Strategist Apologizes for Using Anti-Jewish Slur : Politics: Ed Rollins tells two Los Angeles congressmen that his remark about them at a roast for Willie Brown was a 'feeble attempt at humor.' MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Lewis Expressed Doubts in Memo, Then Nixed It : Crisis: County auditor-controller never sent mid-1993 letter with concerns about safety of investment practices. MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autry--Man With the Midas Touch STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Revisiting the McMartin Case : 'Indictment,' a Passionate, Highly Opinionated Retelling of the Preschool Sex Abuse Scandal, Hits Hard at TV News Overkill Howard Rosenberg
He's the Red-Hot Redhead Cruising the Laughter Circuit : Comedy: Carrot Top avoids standard stand-up and stages more physical mania, with a tip of the hat to Gallagher. JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Age Limit for Musicians?
The Vaults / CD Reissues : Zappa's Mastery Shows in Re-Releases RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Music Review : Colorful Strokes of Levine and Met Orchestra CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrities to Tee Off for Police Fund-Raiser
Long Beach Gay Film Festival Set for June
A Worthy 'Stretching'
'Moving the Mountain' and Opening Some Eyes : Movies: Producer Trudie Styler hopes the film about China's pro-democracy movement will make the West feel a twinge of guilt. LAURIE K. SCHENDEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stepping Into a Fairy Tale
A Real Lips Smacking Concert at the Palace LORRAINE ALI
Weekend TV : 'Barbra,' 'Liz' in Head-to-Head Competition
How to Set L.A. Opera Future in Concrete
An Irreplaceable Presence
Family : 'Sesame Street Live' Razzles and Dazzles Little Fans LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family : 2 Plots Thicken in 'Wizard of Wonderland' : Broadway on Tour settles into its new home with a witty musical full of familiar characters well played. CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Reviews : Whistling in the Dark With the Help of Michael Brewster DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review : 'Floored' Maximizes Minimalist Sculptures WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Music Review : Levine and Met Orchestra in Showpieces CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Art of the Con in a Timeless 'Tartuffe' SCOTT COLLINS and * "Tartuffe," Crossley Theatre, First Presbyterian Church, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Ends July 2. $15. (213) 964-3586. Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. and
Latest 'Sesame Street Live' Extravaganza Thrills the Kids LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lannan Ends Exhibitions, Collection : Art: Nonprofit group plans to close up its Marina del Rey space and disperse its 1,500-piece collection. Funds will be rechanneled into grants and other projects. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Stan Ridgway Hits a Wall of Wildness STEVE APPLEFORD
Theater Reveiw : Strength of Charles Lanyer's Goering Stands Alone in '2' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Theater
'Liz' Producer Defends Merits of Miniseries DIANE WERTS, NEWSDAY
A Brightman Shade of Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Segraves Swings, Shows Simi Valley the Gate, 5-4 : Baseball: Alemany rallies from three-run deficit to send Scyphers into retirement. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP : Guidorizzi's 20 Strikeouts Key Chapman's First-Round Victory MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLAYOFFS : Rancho Santiago Finishes Strong STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruelas Opponent Dies After 13 Days in Coma : Boxing: Doctors say Jimmy Garcia, 23, succumbed because of blows to the brain, not loss of weight. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : BASEBALL / DIVISION III : Garden Grove Wins, 7-3, in Eight Innings
Perry, Hulbert Share Lead at Westchester From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Anderson's Home Run Feeds a Yankee Habit From Associated Press
Serena's Song Scores Nine-Length Victory BILL CHRISTINE
Phillips Switches On the Power for Angels : Baseball: He hits his fifth home run in seven games to lead 6-5 victory over White Sox. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Los Alamitos Comes Through : Division I softball: Tredway's two-run homer gives Griffins 2-0 victory over San Clemente. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGNINGS : Fountain Valley's Ratledge Picks 49ers
Costa Mesa's Venegas Wins Speedway Race
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Boston, Milwaukee Call Replacements Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Smith Exceptional, Lachemann Says MIKE DiGIOVANNA
ANGELS : Smith Exceptional, Lachemann Says MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Rodman Gets Into Scuffle With Fan Outside Forum JIM HODGES
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Stewart, Lentini Lead Calvary Chapel Victory
Hot Cubs Making a Pitch : Baseball: Chicago's Castillo gets the victory as three solo homers not enough for Dodgers, 7-3. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Top Shape Heads Field for Honeymoon Handicap Associated Press
Cypress Routs Imperial Valley, 15-2 STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell Says Fans Deserve a Bit More BOB NIGHTENGALE
San Clemente Hits Full Speed, Wins Match : Division I volleyball: Tritons overcome nine-point deficit in Game 4 to beat Fountain Valley, 4-15, 16-14, 16-14, 16-14. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tavares Likely Boss of Ducks and Angels : Baseball: Jackie Autry says Disney executive will probably oversee both teams, but full overhaul doubtful. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now This Is Some Hall of Fame Praise
Conner's Defenders Finally Come Ashore
Worming Our Way Into Other Issues of the Day
Southern Section Playoffs : Baseball / Division Ii
Speed Is of Essence in 'T-Time' Preakness : Horse racing: Lukas preaches just that for his horses, Derby winner Thunder Gulch and Timber Country, in today's race, which hasn't been won by a non-Derby entrant in 12 years. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unser, Fittipaldi Aren't Up to Speed : Indy 500: Penske drivers are expected to have a new look when they try to qualify today. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Playoffs : Softball / Division I
Seid Leads University in Division II Tennis
This Gets to the Guts of the Story THOMAS BONK
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress, Rancho Santiago Miss Chance
Fast Times at Ventura High : After a Slow Season--for Him--Ramsey Jay Has Plans to Quick-Step in 400 Meters at Section Finals Today JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tavares Might Run Ducks and Angels MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Whitney Sends Sharks to Semifinals From Associated Press
Michael, Go Ahead and Wear Whatever Number You Like Now
NBC Ripped for Falling Asleep at the Switch
Perry, Hulbert Share the 36-Hole Lead at Westchester From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : BASEBALL / DIVISION II : Warkentin Keys Sunny Hills' Victory FORREST LEE
NCAA SOFTBALL : Brundage Homer Leads UCLA
Jets Ready to Go to Minnesota but Deal Awaits State Support From Associated Press
Here's the Wright Way to Give an Interview
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Miami Gets Six in Eighth, Tops Long Beach
USC Wins Pacific 10 Baseball Title Associated Press
Arce at Top of Gonzalez's Pass List : Track and field: Crescenta Valley runner aims at avenging loss to cross-country champion. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP : SCC Wins Three Games on Long Day in Missouri
LOS ALAMITOS : Ah Sigh Is Likely Favorite in La Primera Del Ano Derby STACY PIGOTT
STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : No Going Halfway : Glendale College's Isaac Turner Doubles Up on Training Effort, Becomes Top 800-Meter Runner JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Knicks Put Heat on Pacers : Pro basketball: Ewing scores 25 points to spark 92-82 victory and give Knicks chance to again oust Indiana. HELEN ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAC-10 TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Kiss Sets Collegiate Record at 268-10
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : BASEBALL / DIVISION I : Capistrano Valley Gets the Key Play to Beat El Dorado MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quartz Hill Picks Off Hart, 5-3 : Baseball: Concerned with baserunners, Graves grooves one to Smith for a double. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Will Pay, So '95 All-Stars Will Play : Baseball: Game is set for July 11 after dispute over pension and welfare contributions is resolved. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Loyola Shows Huntington Beach Why It's Top-Ranked DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD : Pasadena Muir, LB Poly Favored to Defend Titles ERIC SHEPARD
Titan, 49er Softball Players Are Honored
COMMENTARY : Our Gatsby Looms as a Top Contender to Win the Preakness ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Slap Shot by Giordano Gives Saugus Kick-Start : Softball: Triple leads to two runs and Gillies pitches three-hitter in 4-0 victory. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Verne Just as Good as Advertised : Baseball: This time Cal Lutheran doesn't come close as Leopards complete three-game playoff sweep. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : One Swing by Smith Enough for Braves From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF QUARTERFINALS : Warren Low-Balls Highland MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Outflanked Pierce Not Outpointed : Baseball: Tournament outsiders, Brahmas can take inside track today after 4-1 victory. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scia Goes See-Ya for Matadors : Softball: Maumausolo's school-record 14th homer provides difference for CSUN against Missouri. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Hart Wins, 2-0, Colleran Wins 20th
STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Blackburn Thrown Off, Finishes Second KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP SOFTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Hatt, Zaleski Help Savanna Upset Glendora St. Lucy's
Those 14 Strikeouts Must Really Have Hurt
Chatsworth Gets Fluker This Time
AMERICAN WEST CONFERENCE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Sweeps Pull CSUN Within Striking Range MATT HUFMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : SOFTBALL / DIVISION I : Gieron Gives Mom, Foothill Big Gift With No-Hitter Against Walnut MELANIE NEFF
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / NCAA DIVISION I REGIONAL : Titan Offense Takes Charge in Victory Over Illinois State PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Crescenta Valley Beached, 4-1
Sorensen Runs Down the Rabbits : Track: Winner of 1,500- meter race sets personal best after warming to a blistering pace. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Dixon Proving Prudhomme Right Shav Glick
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Only Skin Deep : Foundation Helps Ex-Gang Members Erase Tattoos of Their Past L.D. STRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sought in Long Beach Shootings Arrested in Santa Ana ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Police Facilities Proposals Approved MICHAEL ARKUSH
COSTA MESA : 2 OCC Pupils Honored for Campus Leadership HOPE HAMASHIGE
Savor the Day : Millions of Strawberries Await Visitors MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winfrey and 'General Hospital' Each Win 2 Daytime Emmys Associated Press
Ventura County's Jobless Rates Rises to 6.4%, Reversing Trend DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : U.S. Grant Sought to Help Pay for Deputy SCOTT HADLY
SANTA ANA : Suspect in Threatening of Deputy Enters Plea SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
Obituaries
Fullerton Swimmers Are Told Not to Give Up Hope on Pool MIMI KO
MISSION VIEJO : Damaged Section of El Toro Road Almost Repaired FRANK MESSINA
Irvine, Flush With Pool Funds, to Pick Treasurer RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FULLERTON : Council Not Willing to Forgive Pool Debt MIMI KO
Group Raises $40,000 to Rescue Navy Base KENNETH R. WEISS
Brea City Council Supports 'Fair-Share' Fees for Developers ALAN EYERLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Computer Thefts LISA M. BOWMAN
Valley Jewish Festival Features Benefit Run MICHAEL ARKUSH
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : College PR Director to Speak at Breakfast DEBRA CANO
PIRU : County May Create Redevelopment Zone CARLOS V. LOZANO
LAKE FOREST : 2nd Interim City Manager Appointed FRANK MESSINA
Countywide : Overnight Benefits Help Battle Cancer TOM RAGAN
LA PALMA : City Moves to Let Skaters in Central Park BILL BILLITER
Second Opinion : THE SENTINEL : What Drives Angry White Men? From an editorial in the Sentinel, an African American weekly published Thursdays in Los Angeles.
Blame for High Cost of Medicine Is Misplaced
Keep Parkland but Rein in Conservancy
County Jobless Rate Inches Up to 6.4% DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 12th annual California Strawberry Festival begins...
SAN FERNANDO : Police Begin Effort to Curb Scavenging TIM MAY
VENTURA : Crushing Cars to Put a Dent in Smog Levels JEFF McDONALD
Hill Roars Down on Neighborhood : Geology: Nine homes are cut off and more are evacuated as 100-foot-high slope snaps trees and buckles street in Rowland Heights. Officials search for the cause. RENE TAWA and DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Junior Games to Raise Funds for Child Care
Cities Hosting Open-House Events
Countywide : El Toro Reuse Authority Refused Federal Funding RUSS LOAR
Packed House Explores Privatizing $745-Million Agency : Bankruptcy: Proposal to put EMA to bid draws more than 100 engineering executives. Idea has many critics. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 More Students Suspended Over Fight Now Probed as Hate Crime MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancho Simi Park District Orders Couple to Give Up Back Yard : Land use: The agency, which owns the lot, refuses to sell or lease to the homeowners. Board members fear an unwanted precedent. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Unions Plan Protest of GOP's 'Contract' MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Code New : Camarillo: Deputies leave crowded quarters for a modern station in a remodeled building. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Emma Rose Kennison; Ex-Personnel Manager
GLENDALE : Police to Host Awards Ceremony STEVE RYFLE
Toxic Discharges
Orange Coast College has been awarded the largest cash... QUYEN DO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Opinion : For Every Hue And Accent, A Separate Compartment
LOS ANGELES : Heidi Fleiss' Sentencing Postponed Until Wednesday
2 Drivers Killed, 1 Injured in Unrelated Crashes LISA M. BOWMAN
Out for a Drive : City Slickers Ride Herd in Prelude to Rancho Santa Margarita Rodeo TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWAIIAN GARDENS : Administrator to Face Drunk-Driving Charges
City Ethics Panel Conducts Probe of Sanders Campaign : Politics: Commission is investigating allegations that council candidate used more than $50,000 to subsidize his law firm. He denies any wrongdoing. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race Gets Software to Track Runners' Pasts : Athletics: L.A. Marathon updates system in effort to keep pace with participants' prior disqualifications. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Teen Who Was Shot in Market Lot Dies
MAKING A DIFFERENCE / Safe Moves : Hard-Headed Bicycle Safety
INS Cracks Ring Selling False Papers; 9 Arrested PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Almanac
LOS ANGELES : Lost Evidence May Not Hinder Rapper's Trial
Letter Carrier Charged in O.C. Postal Thefts : Investigation: State counts include check forgery and possession of stolen credit cards. Mail from 1993 was recovered. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Group to Host Class to Deter Check Fraud TIM MAY
Senate OKs Bill on Mandatory Manual Labor for Inmates Freed Early
NORTHRIDGE : Historian Takes Pupils on Trip to Past ANTONIO OLIVO
LA CRESCENTA : Dodgers Pitch Students on Work Ethic STEVE RYFLE
Changing Their Images : Volunteers Help Juvenile Inmates Remove Tattoos L.D. STRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Will Pay $1.4 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Slum Housing : Buildings: Highland Federal will disburse funds to tenants, the city and lawyers. Firm says it has a good record of supporting low-income housing. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHATSWORTH : 3 Residents Named 'Citizens of Year' ANTONIO OLIVO
Ex-Pasadena Chief Won't Face Charges : Police: Ex-girlfriend's allegations that Jerry A. Oliver had beaten her could not be corroborated, D.A. source says. RICHARD WINTON and CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hundreds Mark Their Graduation : Commencement: Ceremonies are held in new Oxnard College gymnasium. Rites are also held at Moorpark College. DUNCAN MARTELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Junior Lifeguard Tryouts Announced
Giving Back : Mentoring Peers, Partnering Kids DAVID SPENCE, 31, is an inspector with the Los Angeles City Fire Department. He is also president of the Stentorians, the Assn. of African Americans in the Fire Service. This 253-member organization, founded in 1953, operates community outreach programs for adults and youth. Spence spoke with Times staff writer JOCELYN Y. STEWART.
City Guide
Relief, Joy and Tears : Hundreds of Graduates Say Goodby to Moorpark, Oxnard Colleges DUNCAN MARTELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teen Arrested in Attack on Youth LISA M. BOWMAN
3 Boys Abducted in '93 and Taken to Mexico Returned to Oxnard : Crime: D.A.'s office employs The Hague Convention to reunite children with their mother. The father is not expected to be extradited to face charges. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rollins Offers Apologies for Jewish 'Joke' : Politics: GOP consultant writes contrite letters to Waxman and Berman after slur at party for Willie Brown. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Breaking New Ground : Faiths: A Baptist woman's desire to read the Bible in Hebrew eventually led her to unusual leadership role in Hadassah. From Associated Press
Valley Entrepreneurs in Business Contest LISA LEFF
PORT HUENEME : Red Cross Chapter Picks Top Volunteer PAUL ELIAS
LOS ANGELES : Bilingual Requirement for 911 Operators Being Studied
A Season of Bitter Solutions AL MARTINEZ
IRVINE : 3rd Round of Layoffs Proposed RUSS LOAR
LOS ANGELES : 9 Alleged Gang Members Indicted on Federal Charges
Christian Coalition Unveils 10 Legislative Goals From Religion News Service
Mexican American Citizenship Debate
Strawberry in Spotlight for Festival : Oxnard: Officials expect about 85,000 visitors to gobble up millions of the red berries in a variety of forms this weekend. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect's Companion Held in Slayings at CityWalk : Investigation: Woman who called authorities from freeway shortly after the killings is booked on suspicion of murder. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Expansion Plan for Buenaventura Mall OKd : Retailers: Negotiators agree on a scaled-back project that would add a second level and two new anchor tenants. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : Council Extends Permit for Carwash BILL BILLITER
Gay Weddings
Law Enforcement, Firefighters Honored
SANTA ANA : Senior Center Offers Citizenship Classes JON NALICK
Collapse of Investment Scheme a Painful Lesson for Religious Groups : Finances: New Era's offer of doubling money in six months sounded too good to be true. Now the founder concedes that supposedly wealthy anonymous donors did not exist. From Religion News Service
Pyramid Scheme Collapse Catches O.C. Groups : Philanthropy: Five local investors were listed in bankruptcy papers filed by New Era this week. MARK PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Men Invade Home; Beat Woman, Son : Crime: Gunmen flee in victims' car after pistol-whipping Asian American matriarch. Attack matches others in the ethnic community, police said. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driver Sentenced for Manslaughter ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Police Say Man Had Planned to Use Gun DUNCAN MARTELL
Immigrants' Dream Shattered : Violence: Family that left Pakistan to escape political turmoil mourns the loss of their teen-age son, who was beaten to death at Narbonne High School. JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : La Habra Hires City Manager From Seal Beach MIMI KO
Who's the Funniest Rabbi? : Humor: At second annual contest, all agree that laughter is an essential tool for religious leaders of all faiths. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22 Students Named State Arts Scholars CATHERINE SAILLANT
SANTA ANA : Festivities Planned for Memorial Park JON NALICK
Man Gets 6 Months in Jail in Abuse Case : Courts: North Hollywood resident also ordered to get counseling for the beating of his wife and infant daughter. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YMCA to Begin Roller Hockey League FRANK MESSINA
AGOURA HILLS : Students See Positive Side to Medieval Life FRANK MANNING
Cheerleaders Put on a Show for City Council KAY HWANGBO
Shooting Victim Identified as Tustin Pupil : Crime: Police have few clues in death of eighth-grader Carl Dan Claes, 14, whose body was found in a ditch. YVETTE CABRERA and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
Carole Little Is Moving--to a Bigger L.A. Site : Apparel: Firm, which weathered riots and now faces more trauma, says decision reflects its commitment and success. GEORGE WHITE and NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Green Sunset : Autry Hanging Up Spurs With Cash Register Jinglin' STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Dow Finishes Flat After Thursday's Dive; Bond Yields Edge Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Stages Late Rally From 29-Point Drop; Dollar Gains Slightly From Times Wire Services
O.C. Unemployment Rate Up, but So Is the Number of Jobs DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS May Decide Soon on Rather-Chung Split JANE HALL
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Justice Accuses Microsoft, Intuit of Bad Faith From Associated Press
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SEC OKs Rule Giving Small Investors a Break in Trading on Nasdaq : Securities: The new measure deals with limit orders and gives customers a shot at more favorable prices. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Pension Investors Sue Cox, Others : Courts: The $15.9-million class action alleges lawyers concealed fraud. Newport Beach congressman calls the lawsuit 'meritless.' CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Banks Plan to Merge State Holdings : Finance: Combination of Union Bank and Bank of California would create the state's fourth-largest entity. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Bikes Being Dumped in U.S., Trade Panel Rules From Bloomberg Business News
DuPont to Sell Its Medical Products Units : Assets: The sale will help pay for the $8.8-billion buyback of its shares from Seagram in April. From Associated Press
DIC Shows Get Good Reception in China : Television: The Burbank entertainment company is finding success selling its children's shows to overseas markets. HARVEY DENEROFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOME & GARDEN
GARDENING : In Spring, Dirt Is Central to the Plot ADRIENNE COOK, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
REMODELING : The Shape of Kitchen Efficiency From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Don't Shut Door on Window Jam JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECOR : Show-House Rooms Have a Chance of Moving From Dream to Reality BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
GARDENING : Fresh Idea: Plant a Row to Help Feed the Hungry KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Cutting Edge CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANDSCAPING : Hot Properties Have Designs on Street Appeal From Associated Press
Refashioning With A Flourish : Treasure Hunter Holli Thomas Of Orange Practices Reincarnation, Giving Old Furniture New Life. Her Vision--and Fresh Upholstery--turn Junk Into One-of-a-kind Jewels. KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Getting to the Bottom of Proper Herb Planting From Associated Press
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