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What happened on May 24, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Mel Battles for an Epic War Film : Gibson's 'Braveheart' costumes its Scottish hero for adventure, but whooping and pillaging don't ignite the fires of freedom. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK Selena Album Due: The English-language album on... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Bold, Uproarious 'Tales' Takes Aim at Social Ills : Movie review: Funny yet deadly serious, Rusty Cundieff's film gives a nice boost to the old horror anthology genre. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Legendary Maestros' a Look at Conductors at Work By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Isaak Extends His Reach at House of Blues By Steve Hochman
Theater Reviews : Black and Blues View of 'Heart' : Victimization seems to be the common thread in the actress' one-woman show, an affecting but odd collection of readings and songs. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Asleep at the Wheel Could Use a Strong Cup of Joe : Pop music review: This well-traveled outfit careens between reckless musical abandon and road-weary autopilot at the Crazy Horse. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Few 'Social Security' Benefits : If Andrew Bergman's dated comedy shouldn't be retired, at least the overextended cast at Westminster should be. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fizzle, Sizzle at Cannes : 'Kids' Amounts to Less Than Its Hype, but Van Sant's 'To Die For' Casts Nicole Kidman Darkly Into a Comedy By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Rather and Chung Split Isn't Real CBS News By Howard Rosenberg
Record Academy Sets Up New System for Grammy Nods By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fox Keeps Up the Heat in Fall Lineup : Television: The network has actually become somewhat more mainstream, but its new schedule makes clear where its heart is--racy, adult-themed shows. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
'Murder, She Wrote' to Move to Thursday Night Time Slot : Television: CBS 'youth' move upsets Angela Lansbury after her show's 11 years as a Sunday evening staple. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
TV Ratings : 'Passenger' Zooms Into the Skies for ABC By Lee Margulies
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Old Curse Inspires a Quest Through Sephardic History : THE CROSS AND THE PEAR TREE: A Sephardic Journey, \o7 by Victor Perera\f7 , Knopf, $25, 320 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Temp Life Does Have Its Benefits : Some workers--including moms, students, people with seasonal businesses and entertainers--like the flexibility of fill-in jobs. By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shuttle Diplomacy : When parents split, what's best for the kids? Once, joint custody seemed the answer. Now comes the backlash--because making it work is a tough job. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing the World Just Might Start With Baby Steps By Robin Abcarian
Mailer Takes On a Nation's Paranoia : Authors: No one understands American mythology better. But in his quest to prove a JFK conspiracy, he found that all roads lead to Oswald. By Dan Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
'Rules' for Confronting Life With Father By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Earth Education By Richard Kahlenberg
'90s FAMILY : Green Genes : Kelly Sims and dad Bill share a common interest: Environmentalism. Now their dedication and efforts to save the Earth have caught the attention of the White House. It must be . . . By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Chaotic System By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP : They Were All There--in Spirit and in the Flesh By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP : A Lyrical Tribute to a Musical Partnership By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dr. Henry Foster and Abortion
Health Care Crisis
Minority Contractors
GOP Contract
3 Youths Arrested in 14-Year-Old's Slaying : Violence: Officials believe he was killed over $2,500 piece of stereo equipment. Tustin suspects are expected to be arraigned today on murder charges. By David Reyes and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SWEET SHOP: Erika's Bake Shop has exquisite eclairs... By Fred Alvarez
Finn Fined for R-Word \o7 Reuters\f7
Former U.S. Sen. Margaret Smith in Coma After Stroke \o7 From Associated Press\f7
2nd GOES Goes Up, Should Come Down to Better Weather Forecasts \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Intruder Shot, U.S. Agent Wounded on White House Lawn : Violence: A Secret Service officer intercepts an armed man who scaled a fence and dashed toward executive mansion. President was never in danger, authorities say. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Panel Rebuked Chief, Sources Disclose : LAPD:Williams' lawyer charges campaign to discredit him. Reprimand involves alleged lies over Las Vegas hotel. By Jim Newton and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Gump' a Smash but Still in the Red, Paramount Says : Movies: Writer, who is due to get 3% of net profits, hires lawyer to question the studio's accounting practices. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Hero's Fame Leads to Tragedy : Helping to pull little Jessica McClure from a Texas well made firefighter Robert O'Donnell a star. But the limelight soon turned to darkness. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popejoy and Merrill Chief Discuss Suit By Matt Lait and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Passes Bill to Curb Rent Control in 5 Cities : Housing: Measure allows landlords to charge market rates when unit is vacated. Assembly approval seems likely. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Vows He'll Veto GOP Cuts in Foreign Aid By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Rejects Broad Tax Cut; Vote Splits GOP By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Auto Makers Agree to Recall of 8.4 Million Cars By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oklahoma City's Symbol of Terror Is Brought Down By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Teens Held in Boy's Slaying : Probe: Tustin boy may have been shot in a dispute over stereo console. Suspects, ages 15 to 17, knew the victim. By Diane Seo and Lee Romney and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For CSUF Baseball, Coach is Diamond in the Rough : Sports: Augie Garrido's painstaking methodology has brought honors to a college unused to athletic excellence. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Firms Lead Pack in Drive to Buy GM Site By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEADLINE TIME: If you aren't registered to vote but want... By Debra Cano and Jerry Hicks and Ann Conway and Russ Loar
Legislator's Shift on Marijuana Bill Has Unexpected Result By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Urges Court to Back Anti-Gay Initiative \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Dream of Salvaging B-29 Goes Up in Smoke : Aviation: Fire before takeoff destroys warplane that crashed in Greenland in 1947. Three Southland men spent $1 million on three-year effort. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Pledges Action Against 2 of Its Officers : Border: Federal policemen who allegedly accosted American tourists in Tijuana were arrested with cars stolen in the United States. They will be flown directly to Mexico City for trial. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water, Water Everywhere--Today, Anyway By Peter H. King
3 Teen-Agers Held in Tustin Boy's Slaying : Violence: Officials believe he was killed over a $2,500 piece of stereo equipment. Suspects are to be arraigned today on murder charges. By Lee Romney and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Popejoy Meets With CEO of Merrill Lynch : Bankruptcy: Sources say the officials discussed possible settlement of Orange County's lawsuit against the brokerage firm. But the sides are reportedly far apart. By Matt Lait and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
China Has Put U.N. Convention at Risk, Groups Warn : Asia: Beijing is trying to segregate official delegates to women's conference by moving activists at a parallel forum to an isolated site, critics say. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Scion Arrested on Smuggling Charges : Elite: Son of ruling party stalwart is stopped at airport. The family is being investigated on both sides of the border. By Mark Fineman and Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
More Chinese Dissidents Are Detained \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Israeli Arabs Emboldened by Victory : Mideast: Forcing Rabin to back down on confiscating Jerusalem land boosts minority politicians' confidence. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : GOVERNMENT : A Budget's Winding Road
Ex-E. German Spy Chiefs Get a Break : Espionage: Bonn's top court rules that treason trials are unconstitutional. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Refinery Strike Cripples Brazil; Gas Rationing Nears By Ron Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal with Milosevic to Recognize Bosnia Stalls Over Sanctions Issue By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Yeltsin Vetoes Bill in Bid to Boost Coalition By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Republicans Offer Plan for Eliminating Commerce Dept. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Republicans Unveil Welfare Reform Proposal : Congress: Plan softens some of the benefit cuts, work requirements passed by House. Clinton Administration issues veto warning over food stamps. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Backs Off Call for Balanced-Budget Deadline : Spending: President retreats from pledge to offer plan that would erase deficit in 10 years. Move reassures some allies. By Doyle Mcmanus and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Wilson Signs Bill to Aid Schools Buffeted in County Pool : Legislation: Measure permits districts to borrow against real estate holdings. Five agencies that took out money to invest may seek extra time to repay their loans. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes to Scrap 'Green Marketing' Law \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Search for DHL Founder's Body in Western Pacific Called Off \o7 Associated Press\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Pool Investors Challenge Bond Rollover : Recovery: They say that, as now worded, county's plan to postpone repayment of about $1 billion in debt would violate a separate settlement involving them. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOND TICKER : Trash Fee Hike of 54% Approved : Recovery: Supervisors say the county landfills, which run at a loss, must become self-sufficient.
Anaheim City Council Votes to Oppose Tax : Measure R: Proposed half-cent sales levy is called 'a bad idea' in debate before 100 opponents. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel for Victim Will be Added to Quilt Project By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Christian Voice Sounds on Politics : Religion: Group of 100 leaders offers 'ideological cease-fire' in war of words on church and state. 'Cry for Renewal' statement seeks broader viewpoint. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
S. Africa Teen on Trial in O.C. Student's Death \o7 From Reuters\f7
Grisly Beating Case Yields First Conviction Under New U.S. Law \o7 From Associated Press\f7
AMA Panel Supports Use of Doomed Babies as Organ Donors \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bombing Suspect Gets Second Defense Lawyer \o7 Associated Press\f7
McVeigh Friend Reportedly Links Terry Nichols to Bombing Plot By Pierre Thomas, THE WASHINGTON POST
Quiet Homecoming Greets James Nichols : Bombing: Brother of Oklahoma blast suspect is out of jail. He expresses thanks for family and friends who tended his Michigan farm. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
State's Counties, Schools to Find Out How Costly O.C. Debacle Is By Tom Petruno
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Bound Ahead as Bond Yields Slip From Times Wire Services
Judge Seals Records in Ex-Armor All Worker's Suit : Courts: Former employee who alleges wrongful termination suffers setback. He'll be prevented from revealing what the Aliso Viejo car-product company calls trade secrets. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Counties, Schools to Find Out How Costly O.C. Debacle Is By Tom Petruno
Q & A : Dealing With Seat Belt Recall By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Genetic Backlash : Biotech Industry, Critics Clash in the Ethics Arena By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Crossing Cyberpunk's Threshold : Hollywood: Author William Gibson's dark view of the future hits the mainstream this week in 'Johnny Mnemonic.' By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Votes to Keep B-2 Production Lines Open : Aerospace: Authorization bill provides $553 million for two additional bombers. The move could save 10,000 jobs. By Art Pine and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MASSIVE SEAT BELT RECALL : Dealers Brace for Crunch of Belt Repairs : Autos: Many are 'gearing up and getting ready' by hiring more workers. Some say it will be a boon for business. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
MASSIVE SEAT BELT RECALL : Seat Belt Maker Says It Will Survive Recall By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Seals Suit Against Armor All By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JVC Will Begin Construction of $36-Million TV Plant in Tijuana By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Says It Will Cut 5,000 More Jobs : Aerospace: Figure brings total for year to 12,000. Most of newly targeted will take early retirement. From Reuters
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Labor \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Advertising \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
State May Not Grant Tax Break : Legislation: Law- makers are hesitant to match a proposed federal deduction for a loss on the sale of a home. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged : Economy: Fed's lack of action was expected. Analysts say governors may be waiting for road signs. From Associated Press
Homeowners to Receive Escrow Refunds : Real estate: Lenders will have to return at least $1.5 billion to borrowers under a new HUD rule. From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Surge Again as Bond Yields Slide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Recognizing Research's Hidden Value By Lee Dye
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : The Charms, Pitfalls of Live Chat By Daniel Akst
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : The Facts on Faxing: Sending and Receiving With Your PC Is Definitely a Mixed Bag By Lawrence J. Magid
PepsiCo's Taco Bell, KFC to Test 50 Dual-Brand Restaurants By Greg Johnson
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : A Travel Guide to Cyberspace By Karen Kaplan
UltraLink Inc.: The Costa Mesa health-care network manager...
Plunkett Snowboards Inc.: The Huntington Beach company...
Bergen Brunswig Corp.: The Orange pharmaceutical...
MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim computer products...
Chapman General Hospital Names Business Development Director
SMALL BUSINESS : Fate of Santa Ana SBA Office Listed for Closure Still Uncertain Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
Lloyd's of London Proposes Radical Reorganization Plan From Reuters
Eldorado Bank Beefs Up With Buyout of Mariners : Acquisition: The deal, worth $12.2 million, strengthens the Tustin institution's position as the county's second-largest bank. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Business Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
Small Business Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
Earnings Report Hurts Pinnacle Micro Stock
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SEAL BEACH : New Mayor, Council to Hire Interim Manager By Russ Loar
No-Bussing Memo Inflames Passions : Education: High school's efforts to curb public displays of affection rub students the wrong way. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Clinic Also Being Investigated by Auditor : Health care: State office, which in 1994 shut down a UC San Francisco paramedic program, had been alerted six weeks ago to the fertility center. By Tracy Weber and Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Law Banning Drug Offenders at Parks Stayed By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost 3 Days, 2 Hikers Are Back Home : Emergency: Mission Viejo man and a friend are safe after being spotted by a helicopter pilot in the Angeles National Forest. By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Blaze Destroys Four-Unit Condominium Complex By Mark I. Pinsky
NEWPORT BEACH : City Vote on Noise Ordinance Postponed By Holly J. Wagner
Countywide : Charles Ng Murder Trial Fund Set Up By Tom Ragan
FULLERTON : 2 More Attacks Spell Trouble for Ice House By Mimi Ko
Fullerton : U.S., Japan Seniors Play Goodwill Match By Mimi Ko
MISSION VIEJO : City Will Take Over Casta Del Sol's Sewage System By Frank Messina
CYPRESS : Judge Reverses Stance, Rejects Suit Against Proposed Warehouse By Bill Billiter
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Officer on Bicycle Collapses, Then Dies By Mark I. Pinsky
WESTMINSTER : Toddler Who Fell Into Pool on Thursday Dies By Thao Hua
Garden Grove : Schools Get Grant for Gifted Students By Jon Nalick
DANA POINT : Alternative Prom Termed a Success By Jeff Bean
BUENA PARK, CYPRESS : Cities to Join County Radio System By Lesley Wright and Bill Billiter
Renaissance Faire Looking for Permanent Site in O.C. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. to Prosecute Merrill 3rd Time : Courts: Defendant is accused of murdering two and badly wounding coin shop owner in robbery try. Survivor defends him. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress Gives City Staff Authority Over Local Historic Trees
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Executive Strength . . . Plus Cooperation
Last Part of Quake-Damaged Freeway Is Reopened By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 2 Programs for Homeless Receive Shelter Grants
How Foreign Aid Helps American Interests : It's not all giveaway and charity--it assists the U.S. abroad
Mike Feuer for Los Angeles City Council
Beijing Needs to Relax About Taiwan : Why Washington is absolutely right to allow visit of President Lee Teng-hui
Death in a Harbor City School: The Roots of Violent Bullying : YOUTH OPINION
Diversity of Ideas Is What's Really Needed : Affirmative action: The only way to end racism on campuses is to end programs that reinforce racial separatism. By Gary Hull and Michael S. Berliner, \f7 and \o7 Michael S. Berliner is executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute in Marina del Rey. Gary Hull teaches business ethics at the Claremont Graduate School.
Selfishness Cancels Out Spirituality : The Christian Coalition would undermine our freedoms and the ethic of tolerance on which America was built. By Marlene Adler Marks, \o7 Marlene Adler Marks is a columnist for the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles. \f7
Obituaries
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Themed City a Walk in Park for Deputies By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Dinner Planned for New and Old Mayors By Frank Manning
City Council Weighs Fees for New Housing By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guitar Man : Vintage Instrument Dealer Stays Attuned to Rock 'n' Roll's Past By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powerful Photos Can Humanize the Killings By Bill Boyarsky
Request for Beach Funds Makes Waves : Safety: Lawmakers assail state parks agency's bid for $7 million to operate eight L.A. sites previously run by county. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd State Scientist Backs DNA Results : Simpson case: Criminalist Renee Montgomery says a new, more sensitive type of test corroborates earlier evidence. But it gives the defense another area to attack. By Andrea Ford and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coliseum Officials Say It Will Endure : Sports: Even if Raiders move on, Trojans may renew contract. Baseball, soccer also are mentioned. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kangaroo Care Gives Preemie a Soft Landing : Neonatology: At Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, a tiny infant spends time each day in her mother's arms. By Frank Manning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Firefighters Lose Paramedics Battle : Emergency: They wanted their own program. But supervisors stick with private ambulance firms. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Rejects Curb on Livestock : Supervisors Block Zoning Proposal and Uphold Rural Nature of County By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malathion Spraying Program Comes to a Close : Medfly: The 14th and final scheduled treatment is completed. Officials plan to check traps to make sure none of the insects survived. The quarantine may be lifted by late July. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Held in Fatal Agoura Hills Stabbing : Suspects: Deputies are seeking a fourth teen-ager in the slaying of a 16-year-old boy and the wounding of his 16-year-old friend Monday. By Abigail Goldman and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Police Policy Urged After Slaying : Law enforcement: Some say officer could have avoided shooting the mental patient. County closes the ward from which he escaped. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Man Fakes Having Gun, Robs Restaurant By Duncan Martell
ROWLAND HEIGHTS : Emergency Declared, but Pace of Landslide Slows
PANORAMA CITY : 4 Developers Lead Derby to Build on Old GM Site
LOS ANGELES : Riordan Signs Tough Law Aimed at School Truancy
INGLEWOOD : Man, Woman Held in String of Brutal Home Robberies
L. A. Council Passes Tough Truancy Law By Kay Hwangbo
AGOURA HILLS : 3 Teen-Agers Held in Stabbing Death of Boy, 16
2 Boys Held in Alleged Bank Robbery Attempt That Ignored All the Rules By Mark Sabbatini
Woman Pleads Not Guilty in CityWalk Slayings By Julie Tamaki
Isn't that sweet: A Northern California company tells us... By Steve Harvey
Students Talk About What Causes Violence By Antonio Olivo
PACOIMA : Remodeled Police Station to Be Viewed By Tim May
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR : Festival to Mark 30th Anniversary By Duncan Martell
VENTURA : Boy, 17, to Stand Trial as Adult in Slaying By Dwayne Bray
SHERMAN OAKS : Kobe Schoolchildren Send Their Thanks By Michael Arkush
PACOIMA : Coordinating Council to Choose Officers By Tim May
VENTURA : Patagonia Founder Honored by Yale By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Adult School Earns 6-Year Accreditation By Catherine Saillant
VENTURA : Man Accused of Breaking Into Office By Duncan Martell
CAMARILLO : Council to Consider Freeway Interchange By J.E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Murder Trial Starts for 21-Year-Old By Dwayne Bray
2,000 to Graduate From Junior Colleges By Tim May
2 Plead No Contest to Improper Inspections By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : 63-Year-Old Gets 40 Years for 10 Armed Robberies
VENTURA : Gay Couple File Report Over Flyers By Duncan Martell
VENTURA : District Can Expect State Boost in 4 Years By Catherine Saillant
RLA Board Chairman to Stay Through 1995 : Riot recovery: Cook extends term, but Cardinal Mahony, agent Michael Ovitz and five other panelists announce they will resign. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Meadow Oaks School Remains Open for Fall By Frank Manning
BURBANK : Airport Supporters' Group Criticized By Vivien Lou Chen
SIMI VALLEY : Board Hearing Asked on Autistic Student By Lisa M. Bowman
Board OKs Agency for Piru Recovery By Carlos V. Lozano
RESEDA : Retirement Home Gets OK to Expand By Kay Hwangbo
AGOURA HILLS : City Will Ease Curbs on Business Signage By Frank Manning
GLENDALE : Redevelopment Plan Gains Momentum By Steve Ryfle
Arenella, Levenson & Co.
SIMI VALLEY : School Mural Will Honor Late Principal By Ira E. Stoll
THOUSAND OAKS : 6 Vying for Council to Appear at Forum By Paul Elias
THOUSAND OAKS : Meeting to Discuss Smog-Reducing Plan By David R. Baker
Point Mugu Backers to Testify at Hearing By Kenneth R. Weiss
Exchange Students Seek Host Families By Catherine Saillant
Condo Owners Settle Suit Against Builder for $8 Million By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Old Man Bandit' Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison : Courts: Edwin W. Loftus, 63, described as looking 'like anybody's grandfather,' admitted to a string of robberies. By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Hit Restaurateur at Home
Campaign Watch : 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Woman Accused in Double Killing at CityWalk Pleads Not Guilty : Slayings: Preliminary hearing is scheduled June 15. New details revealed about Donna Kay Lee's relationship with victims. By Lucille Renwick and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stalled Teacher Talks Protested By Scott Hadly
Oak Park Teen-Ager Arrested in Fatal Stabbing : Crime: Three youths are being held in the slaying of a 16-year-old Agoura Hills boy and the wounding of his friend. By Nicholas Riccardi and Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oxnard Hires Firm to Design, Run Trash Recycling Center : Garbage: The City Council awards a 15-year contract to BLT Enterprises for a rubbish transfer station. It would reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * L.D. (Bonnie) Bonham, 87; Gun Collector
Tradition to End When Erika's Bake Shop Closes : Westlake: Popular family-run bakery won't relocate when its lease is up. It will be replaced by a video outlet. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2nd Candidate Enters Race for Supervisor Seat By Carlos V. Lozano
City Awards $178,250 in Grants to Help Needy : Thousand Oaks: The council gives funds to 17 social agencies and projects serving low-income residents. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hospital Cited After Patient Gets Wrong Type of Blood : Health: The 60-year-old suffered a reaction but is now doing well. Los Robles Medical Center in Thousand Oaks has revised some policies. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Suspects Sought in Vandalism of Cars at Valencia Dealership
Small Deficit Projected in New Simi Spending Plan : Budgets: Officials blame $581,000 shortfall in part on failure to sell two properties. City departments are being asked to cut expenditures by 10% to get out of the red. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tough Glove Training : Former Pro Boxer Phil Paolina's Hip Gym a Celebrity Hit By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College Collects Money to Aid Families of 3 Women Killed in Hit-Run Accident By Enrique Lavin
PICO RIVERA : Casino Backers Lead Foes in Fund Raising
WHITTIER : Conservancy Honored for Preservation Work
LONG BEACH : Teachers Get Grants for Innovative Projects
Street Crooks, Militarist Kooks Trouble Gun Collector By Dana Parsons
COSTA MESA : Public Input Invited on Water Rate Increase By Hope Hamashige
Seniors : Achievements, activities
Orange County Almanac
SPORTS
Finley's Two-Hitter, 15 Strikeouts Turn 0-4 Start Into Faded Memory : Baseball: Left-hander retires first 15 batters he faces on way to his 100th career victory, a 10-0 rout of Yankees. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Orlando Off and Running : Eastern finals: Miller leads Pacers to 23-5 lead, but Magic rebounds for 105-101 victory in Game 1. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worrell in a Different World : Dodgers: He's gone from scapegoat to hero in a month, and stars again in 6-4 victory over Mets. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oh Well, Milwaukee Is Still Supporting Beer and Bowling By Earl Gustkey
NHL PLAYOFFS : Things Could Get Even Better for the Red Wings From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Mansell Fired as McLaren's Driver From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : B-e-c-k No Longer the Way to Spell Relief From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ripken Needs 99 More for Gehrig Record From Associated Press
PREP SOFTBALL : San Pedro's Only Bobble After Game By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dull Spurs Really Miss the Point, 94-93 : Western Conference finals: Rockets win in Game 1 as Elliott blows his chances, Horry hits. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Car Owner Wells Trying New Circuit By Shav Glick
NASCAR, which less than a month ago granted concessions to... From Staff and Wire Reports
Stared Down by Lion, Mountain Biker Did Not Blink By Rich Roberts
Trout Catch Sets Record at Big Bear
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : For Rodriguez, Shock Turns to Joy By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Phillips Stays Hot, Hits 100th Homer By John Weyler
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Alomar's Tantrum Draws Suspension Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : Monji Hoping Her Drone Will Sting By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DIVISION I : Katella Sails Past Mater Dei By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fountain Valley Routs Alemany in Second Round
Softball Roundup
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Gibson's Hit Is Difference for La Quinta By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL / DIVISION I : Mascarenas, Pacifica Squeeze Past El Dorado By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DIVISION II : Sonora Gets Key Victory to Build On By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Hague's Two-Run Triple in Ninth Helps Woodbridge Oust La Habra By Geoff Bilau
PREP BADMINTON / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Katella Reaches Its Goal by Defeating Magnolia By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP BOYS' TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II : University Shuffles Its Lineup, but Palm Desert Wins Easily By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edmonds Has Big Night but No Big Catch : Angels: Not being able to preserve no-hit bid spoils outfielder's first multiple homer game. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ripken Needs 99 More to Break Gehrig's Record From Associated Press
Finley's Slow Start Dramatically Ends With Magnificent Two-Hitter : Baseball: Left-hander wins 100th game snapping out of 0-4 start and striking out 15 as Edmonds homers twice in 10-0 rout of Yankees. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Pull Off a Big One: Rodriguez for Expos' Kelly : Baseball: L.A. also gets reliever Eischen and gives up Treadway in deal that has Butler asking questions. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Silva Doesn't Let One Bad Pitch Bother Him By Mike Penner
Davis Holds the Key to a New Stadium : Raiders: NFL owners are expected to approve reworked plan today, but not Hubbard's demand. By Steve Springer and Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wouldn't You Like to Pay More for Game Tickets? By Mike Downey
It's a Slam Dunk: Robinson Wins MVP : Pro basketball: Spurs' center receives 73 first-place votes to 12 for Magic's O'Neal. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OK, Maybe Media Is to Blame For This : It's Not Bananas: Anglers Insist a Reporter's Notebook or TV Camera Enough to Make Entire Schools of Fish Head in a Different Direction By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL-STAR SOFTBALL : Rosters Announced for June 7 Game
PREP BOYS' TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I : Woodbridge to Get Match It Has Been Waiting For By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three County Teams in Volleyball Semifinals By Michael Itagaki
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : At the Beginning, It Was No Picnic for Village Christian By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Kickback Pays Off for Campbell Hall By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Area's Best City Teams Punchless in Softball Finals : 3-A: Verdugo Hills goes hitless against Garfield and loses, 2-0. By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Area's Best City Teams Punchless in Softball Finals : 4-A: Granada Hills' meager offense contributes to San Pedro's 3-0 victory. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Glory Years Behind, Weaver Gets Marriott Bout : Boxing: Former WBA heavyweight champion will face George O'Mara. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Venice Goes Under on Fishman's One-Hitter
Pierce Tennis Coach Hails Chiropractor as Backbone of Team
SOUTHERN SECTION SECOND-ROUND SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : La Mirada Upsets Top-Seeded Saugus on One-Hitter, 4-0
Alemany Goes Under in Flood of Runs, 11-1 By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nix Throws One-Hitter, Beats Granada Hills, 4-0 : Baseball: Monroe senior strikes out 11 in first-round playoff victory. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenwood, Disiere Advance in Open Qualifier
Royal Upsets Millikan, 2-0 By Jeff Fletcher
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Oh Takes Over, Reaches Singles Semifinals
Rancho Santiago's Pagett Taking a Sabbatical By Steve Kresal
Two-Hitter Ends Finley's Search for an Answer : Angels: Left-hander snaps out of 0-4 start by striking out 15 in 10-0 rout of Yankees. By John Weyler, Times Staff Writer
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