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What happened on October 05, 1995
BUSINESS
Apple Exec Quits in Rift With CEO : Computers: Joseph Graziano tells the board the firm's future is bleak. A company spokesman says the parting is amicable. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workplace Overachievers Need to Work on Attitude Adjustment From Reuters
Leeson Dealt Setback by Court in Germany : Justice: Official says his chances of fighting extradition are small. From Associated Press
At Regal Cinemas, Cost Control Is Ticket to Expansion : Theaters: CEO brings lessons from the low-margin grocery business to his movie house operation, earning 138% annualized sales growth. DUNCAN MANSFIELD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stakes Are Sky-High as FCC Considers Satellite Service Plans : Telecom: Some of the nation's largest firms are poised to invest billions in new ways to deliver video, voice and data. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall a 3rd Day on Earnings Fear From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business / Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH KOREA : A Look at the Nation's Economy
Economic Index Rises; Factory Orders Gain : Indicators: Analysts say the numbers confirm a continuing expansion. From Associated Press
Bond Mutual Funds Add to Their Gains : Investors: Falling yields boost fund share prices, though stocks have stolen limelight--so far. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Home Sales Decline Slows : Real estate: Third-quarter totals were the best so far this year, off only 11% from the same 1994 period and signaling a firming market. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Takes a U-Turn With New Car Study : Autos: J.D. Power's 'emotional' index ranks what makes drivers happy. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall a 3rd Day on Earnings Fear From Wire Reports
With Web's Growth Comes the Standard Question STEVE G. STEINBERG, Steve G. Steinberg (steve@wired.com) is an editor at Wired magazine
International Business / Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH KOREA LIESL GUINTO
Ex-Padre Pitcher D'Acquisto Defrauded Investors, Judge Rules JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business / Executive Travel : S. Korea Market Tough to Crack EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Together Again : DreamWorks Lures an Industry Titan to Run Its Pop Music Division CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Bank Agrees to Buy 80% of Hammond Co. : Expansion: If plan is OKd, the mortgage firm would be a subsidiary of Western Financial Savings. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH KOREA : Resources
Simpson Case a Trial for Infomercials : Advertising: Direct response firms hope to start recouping the losses caused by the 'O.J. Factor.' DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CaliforniaCare Scores Poorly in Quality Review : Health care: The large HMO has appealed the decision by an industry accrediting group. DAVID OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell's Georgia Division Combined With Anaheim's
FOOD
Passions and Crimes of a Nicois Cook COLMAN ANDREWS
A Peck of Pickled Delights : Hot and Sweet Peppers Take the Plunge SYLVIA THOMPSON
A Wolf in Chef's Clothings : Out of the Cold, Into the Kitchen : Ex-Spymaster Exposes "The Secrets of Russian Cooking" MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Date With Deglets RUSS PARSONS
Wine of the Week DAN BERGER
Strange Fruits CHARLES PERRY
The Incredible Lightness of Pudding DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
A Forkful Question CHARLES PERRY
NEWS ANALYSIS : State' Poultry Produce Lose Battle Over 'Frozen' Label DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons in French CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DRINK : Cider: the Apple of Our Eyes DAN BERGER
Winter Wonder Food ABBY MANDEL
A Little Bit Country Barbara Hansen and Russ Parsons and Laurie Ochoa
Wild and Steamy
Please, Hold the Jerusalem Artichokes COLMAN ANDREWS
Swine Connoisseur JONATHAN GOLD
NEWS
FASHION REBELS : Skateboarders try to stand out. : When they set a trend, they roll out new ideas. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Case Sparks Post-Mortem on Troubled Crime Lab : Forensics: Underfunded, overworked facility grapples with questions raised by Simpson lawyers. JAMES RAINEY and JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marin Fire Destroys 47 Homes : Disaster: Blaze imperils thousands of acres of wooded parkland in western part of county. Damage is heaviest near Inverness Park, a popular tourist village. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing Study Sees Race Disparity RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Bombs Serb Missile Sites in 'Self-Defense' TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Polite Society : Talk About 'Sabrina' Revives Cocktail Dresses and Low Heels MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Perot Dealt Blow in Bid to Put Party on Ballot From Associated Press
New UC President Greets Students Via Internet AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Gov. Tucker's Trial in Whitewater Probe Postponed to Jan. 16 Associated Press
Israeli Party Looks to Election to Kill Peace Pact MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Envoy Claims U.S. Candidates Exploit Voters' Fears : Diplomacy: Presidential hopefuls are turning immigrants into political scapegoats, ambassador says. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Searchers Find Wreckage of Navy Helicopter Associated Press
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : D.A. Scorecard
Bankruptcy Discussion Disrupted by Fisticuffs : Dispute: Audience member's chin cut during scrap with cable TV cameraman filming session. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Pope Republican? Key to Voters Sought : Politics: Catholics, a fourth of the electorate, are 'up for grabs' in 1996 elections. But pontiff's visit highlights conflicts and diversity within church. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Pope Urges U.S. to Extend Hand to Immigrants LARRY B. STAMMER and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japanese Party Looks to New Faces to Bridge Generation Gap : Politics: A U.S. analyst predicts younger Liberal Democrat leaders will be easier for Americans to understand--but more challenging to deal with. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban Urged on Lasers as Military Weapons : Technology: Activists at U.N. conference say blinding devices are 'unacceptable way to wage war.' From Reuters
Two Sitting Supervisors Get SEC Warning Notice : Bankruptcy: Stanton, Steiner and other three on board when fund collapsed told civil charges possible, sources say. MICHAEL G. WAGNER and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Goldman Says Cochran Fanned Racial Tension : Reaction: Victim's father--at rabbi's request--addresses congregation during Yom Kippur services. He urges greater focus on victims' rights. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Race Cards' Succeed All Too Often GEORGE SKELTON
SEC Warns O.C. Officials of Civil Action : Bankruptcy: Notices are sent to supervisors. Legal filings would be the first to blame them for fiscal collapse. MICHAEL G. WAGNER and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Valuable Lessons of TV in Courtroom HOWARD ROSENBERG
Cult Leader Confesses to Tokyo Gas Attack, TV Station Says : Japan: But other media cite police sources that deny Aum Supreme Truth guru has admitted guilt in subway assault, other crimes. Trial set this month. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Mixed Reactions From Overseas
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : The Wonders of Databases
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Snubbing the Law to Vote on Conscience : History: If Simpson's acquittal was a message about racism, panelists exercised a controversial American legal tradition: jury nullification. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hurricane Opal Hits Florida; 100,000 Flee MIKE CLARY and JESSE KATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Wife Killed in Public Associated Press
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : The Attack on the Timeline
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Huge TV Audience Saw Trial Climax LEE MARGULIES, TIMES TELEVISION EDITOR
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Famous No More : Simpson's Jail Cell Becomes Just Another Lockup After Its Best-Known Tenant Is Freed SHAWN HUBLER and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Malpractice Trial Over HMO Practices Opens : Lawsuit: For the first time, the financial relationship between doctors and a health maintenance group is being challenged in California. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Margaret Gorman Cahill, 90; First Miss America From Associated Press
Comoros Coup Leader Haggles Over Surrender : Africa: French commandos take control of islands. Mercenary who spearheaded invasion frees president he deposed. From Associated Press
Boy, 10, Saves Riders of Runaway School Bus Associated Press
Senior Citizens Say Pope's Visit Is Losing Bet, Head for Casinos Associated Press
Senate's GOP Leader High on List of Donors : Politics: Common Cause report says Rob Hurtt and his conservative PAC have surpassed traditional special interest groups in funneling money to legislative campaigns. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Was Weak, Race Not Factor, Two Jurors Say BOB POOL and AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Unplugged and Living Off the Sun : In rural California, surge in homemade energy is fueled by improved technology and lower costs. Even big utility companies are awakening to the potential. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas Executes Robber Who Killed Teen-Age Girl Reuters
Riding High KATHRYN BOLD
Victorian Secrets BETTY GOODWIN
Baby Dies After Toddler Feeds Her Crack Cocaine Associated Press
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BY DESIGN : FASHION / SCENE : A Gathering of L.A. Artists at Her Fingertips ADRIENNE JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Acts : After a Period of Bland Design, Colleges Are Taking On a Postmodern Edge Whose Influences May Reach Beyond the Campus LEON WHITESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Won't Get Police Help in Search for Killer : Probe: Officials say case is closed. Others note acquittal doesn't mean authorities must alter position. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
54 HOURS : They Only Come Out at Night LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Drawn to Art of Antonio Lopez
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Memory and the Man Who Has None : MEMORY'S GHOST: The Strange Tale of Mr. M and the Nature of Memory by Philip J. Hilts ; Simon & Schuster $23, 252 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Talks of Trial, Criticizes 'Misconceptions' : Acquittal: In call to TV show, he says he was 'shadowy figure' limo driver saw but was bringing his luggage out. Ex-defendant is reunited with two young children. ANDREA FORD and GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : What Happens to the Evidence?
Hats Off to Hopalong : Widow Saw to It the Dress Was Western, the Mood Nostalgic at a South Coast Medical Benefit Saluting Her Husband's Life
State of Grace : Books: A new memoir helps Mirabella magazine's founder get a few things off her mind (think Vogue) and begin a new life. IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Judgment Call : District Judge Wayne E. Alley Insists He Can Be Fair in Trying the Oklahoma City Bombing Case RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Schwerm Moves Into Lead Role JASON REID
The Umpire Strikes Back, Throws Out Mondesi : Dodgers: Davidson, who called the forfeit in August, ejects right fielder for cursing at him. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hall Eliminated in Senior Tennis
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Following Riley on Broadway Might Not Be Such a Tough Act MAL FLORENCE
DODGERS DAILY REPORT : Negative Thoughts Not for Johnson BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Yankees Top the Mariners in 15th, 7-5 MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY ERIC SHEPARD
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : 49ers Beat UCI in Volleyball
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Wins in Volleyball
U.S. Faces Extra World Cup Qualifiers From Associated Press
OAK TREE : New Turf Fails Opening Test at Santa Anita BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Shuler May Not Regain Starting Job Associated Press
THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : NCAA Shows Not Wisdom, but Ignorance FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Different Team but Same Hershiser : AL playoffs: Former Dodger strikes out seven and gives Indians commanding lead with a 4-0 victory over Red Sox. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Seau May Miss Game Against Chiefs Associated Press
TENNIS / JULIE CART : Now, What Will Gullikson's Strategy Be Against Russians? JULIE CART
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : The Ghosts of Offerman Haunt Fonville : Dodgers: Shortstop who had committed only two errors since early September makes a costly one in fourth inning. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beauregard: I Was Asleep at Time of Shooting IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Notables ERIC SHEPARD
Baseball Daily Report : American League MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Baseball Daily Report : American League MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY HOUSTON MITCHELL
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : A Network That Doesn't Work at All LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nimble Mind MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Braves Find Relief When Rockies Falter : NL playoffs: Atlanta scores four in ninth as Colorado's usually dependable bullpen struggles in 7-4 loss. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Baylor Defends Game 1 Moves ROSS NEWHAN
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE : Boston Closer Aguilera Is Hurt ELLIOTT TEAFORD
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Pac-10 Official Talks to Edwards LONNIE WHITE
PREP ROUNDUP : El Toro Downs Second-Ranked Newport Harbor
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Ifeanyi Might Play Saturday EARL GUSTKEY
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Game Postponed by Hurricane Associated Press
Just Preps
Hopes and Frustration for Piazza MIKE DOWNEY
They're Barry'd in a Hole JIM MURRAY
Robinson Tries to Hold His Season Together MARTIN BECK
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Braves' Jones a Nomo Booster ROSS NEWHAN
Splash Planning for the Long Haul : Indoor soccer: Team not willing to settle for just making the playoffs. It wants a title. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wachtler Commits to Ohio State DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Notables GEORGE DOHRMANN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Players Aren't Innocent Here GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Just Preps : The New Math for Athletes : Higher Academic Standards Result in Much Tougher Path to College Scholarships LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNIVERSITY BEAT / LONNIE WHITE : After Dropping a Notch, USC Again at the Top in Water Polo LONNIE WHITE
Ducks, Kilger Have Incentive to Reach a Deal : Hockey: Bonuses are holding up contract talks. But keeping rookie off the ice will hurt both sides. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Dodgers Might Be Too Down : Game 2: L.A. wastes opportunities in second consecutive loss to Reds and now must win three in a row at Cincinnati. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : A Duck Out of Water in Long Beach ERIC SHEPARD
Sango Succeeds the Old-Fashioned Way : Football: Outgoing junior receiver is talented, conscientious and has a great work ethic. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LONNIE WHITE
Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE GEORGE DOHRMANN
Midweek Report / High School Football Update : It's Not Exactly Rocket Science
Sheik Mohammed Pulls 40 Horses From Trainer Associated Press
Martin's Days Are Numbered in Senior Season at Weber State DANA HADDAD
Warriors Sign No. 1 Pick Joe Smith for 3 Years at About $8.5 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
After an Off Decade, He's Boss Again SHAV GLICK
Just Preps : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE ARA NAJARIAN
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : A Big Victory in the Wee Hours for Indians : Game 1: It ends at 2:08 a.m. in Cleveland with Pena's homer in the bottom of the 13th inning. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Knife Attack Is Blamed on Racial Tensions : Crime: La Quinta High School officials say they have been acting to quell the increasing hostility between rival Asian and Latino groups. MARTIN MILLER and TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Westside : Postal Program to Help Homebound Elderly
CHP Officer Dies From Crash Injuries : Accident: Bruce Hinman, who was pinned under a car that was hit by an alleged drunk driver, is taken off life support. FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : A FAMILY'S GRIEF
Trial Throws Spotlight Onto LAPD's Defects : Lab overhaul and personnel policy reform demanded
COSTA MESA : Water Board Meeting Will Air on Cable TV HOPE HAMASHIGE
Possible Cuts Loom for Santa Monicas : Parks: Loss of federal funds could limit access to recreation area and end programs conducted by rangers. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Aid Bill Declined by L.A. Supervisors DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State GOP Leader Hurtt Is High on List of Donors : Politics: O.C. senator and his PAC surpass traditional interest groups in giving to legislative campaigns, Common Cause says. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : FRAUD CASE
Schools : Education news : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Workers Donate $300 to Buy School Trees DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
Common Sense on Water Sources
Equal Rates of Recovery Cited for Various Back Treatments : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From staff and wire service reports
Abortion Measure Tests House GOP Unity : Politics: Leaders will try to close the rift opened by Dornan's defense bill amendment, opposed by Rohrabacher. Other similar battles could arise. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : City Office Closure Plan Made Permanent MIMI KO CRUZ
South Bay : BACK ON THE MAP
PERSPECTIVE ON CATHOLICISM : A Holy Visit to a Troubled Nation : We need to hear John Paul's message--and he needs a better understanding of the American mind. JONATHAN KWITNY, Jonathan Kwitny is a former Wall Street Journal writer who hosted public television's "Kwitny Report." His eighth book, a biography of John Paul II, will be published by John Macrae Books of Henry Holt & Co.
Schools : Education news : MISSION VIEJO : Financial Workshop to Fund Science Camp DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
Beware, the Taxman Cometh to Cyberspace : Communications: States see a gold mine in online sales. They should target the revenue for computer-deficient schools. STEWART A. BAKER, Stewart A. Baker, a former general counsel of the National Security Agency, has an international and technology law practice at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington.
The Time Is Ripe for a New Cuba Policy : Washington must ensure it has influence in Havana when the 69-year-old Castro is gone
4 Hires Sought for Community Colleges KELLY DAVID
San Gabriel Valley : EIGHT YEARS, NO HOUSES
Yearlong Anti-Violence Drive Lifts Off : Rally: As balloons inscribed with murder victims' names are released, groups announce plans for a march and a 10-K 'run for peace.' MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Bay : Contract Awarded to Expand Port of L.A.
Analysis Trumpets Folic Acid's Value in Fighting Heart Disease : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From staff and wire service reports
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Northridge : Student Drive Seeks Car of the Future DAVID E. BRADY
Mars May Have Had Earth-Like Atmosphere in Past, Study Says : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From staff and wire service reports
Calabasas : Proposed Lease Would Lower City's Payments FRANK MANNING
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
San Fernando Valley : Mall to Display Works of Art by Students
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : 2 Volunteers Who Make a Difference ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Council Plans Repairs for Library Roof Leaks DEBRA CANO
South Bay : WIPEOUT
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Boat Parade Started Small
NEWPORT BEACH : Vote on Upper Bay Discharge Delayed ENRIQUE LAVIN
BUENA PARK : Council OKs New Vote on City Term Limits SARAH KLEIN
Free Screenings for Depression Offered Today : Health: Several O.C. sites will take part in national program. Condition especially affects elderly, officials say. KAREN D'SOUZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Closed After Plane Skids Off Runway LISA M. BOWMAN
L.A. Marathon
Police Seek Motive in Slayings GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flu Shots Found to Reduce Sick Days Among Workers : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment From staff and wire service reports
Tucker's Active Role Slows Bribery Trial : Courts: Congressman directs defense, frequently handing notes to lawyer and calling him for asides. Judge expresses displeasure. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools : Education news : COSTA MESA : State Official to Visit District Health Center DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
Schools : Education news : LAGUNA NIGUEL : Student and Principal Trade Places for a Day DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Assesses Special Education LISA M. BOWMAN
Westside : SENTENCED
Agoura Hills : Plans Advance for Regional Center FRANK MANNING
San Gabriel Valley : ROLL OF THE DICE
4 Injured When Car Crashes Into Restaurant THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Fisher to Retire From School District Post CHRISTINA LIMA
Making Lessons Count : When Arthur Benjamin combines his twin loves of mathematics and magic- add- bracadabra!- it's 'mathemagic.' : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
ORANGE : Bike Path Plan's Funding Cut by $400,000 LESLEY WRIGHT
Countywide : Cox Bill on Malpractice Protested KAREN D'SOUZA
San Gabriel Valley : Church Leaders Unite to Oppose Card Club
Gun Control and Gang Shootings
COSTA MESA : He Owns Hot Secret to World's Best Chili HOPE HAMASHIGE
Brush Fire Snarls Freeway Traffic : Arson: Officials believe 119-acre Simi Valley blaze was deliberately set. Cars backed up into Los Angeles County. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Council Curbs Hours for Leaf Blower Use JOHN POPE
Heroin Suspected in Botulism Case ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Prosecutor Details Slaying of Gas Station Attendant : Courts: The trial of landscaper Oscar Lemus begins. The jury is told the shooting occurred during a 'cold robbery.' KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Interviews Begin for City Manager Hopefuls RUSS LOAR
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Contract Awarded for Median Improvement FRANK MESSINA
'The Juice' Architectural Contest Verdict Is In : Design: Winning entry would lop top off City Hall and make it a monument to victims of violence. Simpson case was among the themes used in the competition. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Some Think a Third Trash Can Is a Waste RUSS LOAR
Man Accidentally Shoots His Friend THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Group to Poll Needs of Asian Immigrants
Boy, 14, in Critical Condition After Shooting in Paramount
Southeast : LEADERS FOR A DAY
John Wayne Airport Tightens Its Security : Travel: Passengers are urged to arrive early due to extra steps imposed in wake of recent convictions in New York terrorism case. ENRIQUE LAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dispute Over Probst Fence Heats Up Again JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Before Boy Died, Father Left Kids Alone With Rifle : Tragedy: Edgar Waldo Medina, 3, was shot accidentally by his 7-year-old brother, according to sheriff's deputies. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast : School to Change Its Entrance Exam
La Quinta Took Steps to Soothe Ethnic Tensions : Education: High school is one of 10 in a county program that fosters understanding among diverse cultures. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : TRASH IT
Despite Neighbor, Local Aquarium Plans Still Afloat ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lake View Terrace : Drug-Rehab Facility Expands Operation TIM MAY
Simpson Verdict, Jury Trials
D.A. Won't Charge Judy in Shooting : Oxnard: Investigators lack evidence to prosecute the school official for incident with a former policeman outside a bar. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Teens Are Proud to Help the City Clean Up Its Act DEBRA CANO
Obituaries
Shock Haunts Children Who See Parent's Slaying : Violence: Study finds that, without help, up to 200 minors a year in L.A. alone can suffer post-traumatic stress syndrome. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Burns 119 Acres in Simi Valley : Arson: Officials believe that the blaze, fueled by tall brush and fanned by Santa Ana winds, was deliberately set. Nearby freeway was closed awhile. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retirement Announced by County's Senior Jurist : Courts: Lawrence Storch says he will step down from the Superior bench when judgeship expires in January, ending a 19-year judicial career. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Chase Leads to Arrest --but Not of Robber TINA NGUYEN
Will Anyone Be Asking, 'Where's the Ostrich?' TRACY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From Tragic to Magic : 80 Disabled or Seriously Ill Youths Enjoy a Day at Disneyland GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethics Panel's Director Fears for His Job : Government: Benjamin Bycel says commission chairwoman told him he will be fired over rifts with other agencies. She says only that she will hold a meeting on his status. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malpractice Case Witness Says Doctors Missed Signs : Trial: Jury is told the female patient had telltale symptoms of colon cancer. The landmark suit focuses on HMO payment policies. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : City Rejects Funding Firefighters Survey LESLIE EARNEST
Sun Valley : Alleged Gang Member Held in Man's Death NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Cracks Radiating From Ridgecrest Quakes Discovered : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planning Panel Approves Private School Expansion : Growth: Phoenix Ranch wins support for adding classrooms after redesigning the project. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Political Funds
Sixth Suspect Charged in Slaying of 3-Year-Old Girl
OXNARD : Sailor to Show Tape of 128-Day Voyage LISA M. BOWMAN
Obituaries
Workshop Makes It Easier for Many to Take the Step Toward Citizenship : Conference turns usually daunting process of dealing with INS into a single, user-friendly event. LEILA COBO HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Grant to Finance Computer Kiosk SCOTT HADLY
County Asks for Help in Identifying Abandoned Girl
Obituaries : * June S. Breslin; Executive Secretary
OXNARD : Parents Offer Reward in Shooting Death CHRISTINA LIMA
Van Nuys : Woman Found Dead in Truck Is Identified NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Sun Valley : Leadership Retreat Targets Teen Problems DOUGLAS ALGER
OJAI : Artist to Sign Shirts to Benefit Libraries LISA M. BOWMAN
Partial Settlement Reached in Condo Suit : Courts: Homeowners drop claim against Larry Zarian and his partners for alleged shoddy construction. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Winnetka : Woman, 27, Killed in Head-On Collision STEPHANIE BROMMER
Motive Sought in Execution-Style Slaying of 2 Men : Crime: The victims were in a parked car in Highland Park when attacked. Police say no words were exchanged. GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Granada Hills : Outdoor Art Exhibit Connects Community DAVID E. BRADY
SIMI VALLEY : Stamp Club's Exhibit Full of Real Characters MACK REED
ENTERTAINMENT
'Devil' Dresses Detective Story in '40s Style and Historical Accuracy LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Bowlful of Blues Brings Eclectic Talents to Ojai : The daylong event brings together a wide range of performers from the zydeco, roots and boogie woogie traditions. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Social Studies on the Blackboard : Gary Simmons' Powerful 'Erasure Drawings' Softly Deliver a Stark Comment on America's Manic Hellishness CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
CLUB REVIEW : Dining Room a Stately Place at the Head of the Class HEIDI SIEGMUND CUDA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Weekend
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Coolio Reigns in Rap Paradise CHEO H. COKER
New West: Supreme Test of Harmony JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Will Still Try to Spend Some of Its Day in Court : Television: Although the Simpson trial is over, some stations and cable networks plan to provide viewers with legal-oriented shows. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUTINGS : VALLEY WEEKEND : Musicians and Artists to Share Talents in Park : Sculptors, painters and others will give kid-friendly demonstrations Saturday. Blues guitarist will perform Sunday. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUNDS : VALLEY WEEKEND : Performing With a Groove to Take Listeners Home : Cecilia Coleman and her quintet create new melodies over older harmonic foundations. But the songs still get feet tapping. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ray Davies . . . With the Kinks Out : Acoustic O.C. Sets to Be Epilogue to 'X-Ray' Biography MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Symphony Gets $175,000 Grant
A Comedian Comes Clean on the News : Humor: After more than two decades away from the scene, Dick Gregory is back with the same sociopolitical fervor that made him a pioneering force in the '60s. ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Supreme Test of Musical Harmony: Ventura's New West JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Rancho' Is Too Ambitious DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY WEEKEND : Preparing for the Holiday Shopping Blitz : Some businesses described in previous columns have expanded, moved or changed their hours. GERI COOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : VALLEY WEEKEND : Peruvian Dishes a Pleasure to the Palate : Mamita is a homey spot whose specialties include fresh red snapper with garlicky rice and rustic beef stew. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Corea Turns Another Page at Catalina DON HECKMAN
MUSIC : VALLEY WEEKEND : Devoting Lifetimes to the Blues : Grammy Winner Robert Cray and the Master--John Lee Hooker--Share the Stage DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend JAMES E. FOWLER
Sotheby's Sets Pre-Opening Peek at Sales SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
THEATER : VALLEY WEEKEND : REVIEW : British Farce Offers Only Faint Chuckle : Unsatisfying 'Run for Your Wife' at Victory Theatre piles nonsense on confusion. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : Art
MUSIC : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Local Composer's Piece a Fitting New West Symphony Prologue : World premiere of John Biggs' six-movement 'Ballad of William Sycamore,' will also serve as debut work for fledgling orchestra.x JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : OC LIVE! : Net, Nosh Connect at Al Cappuccino ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autobiography Seems to Inspire 1st Solo Album Mike Boehm
THEATER : NOTES : Aggressive New Productions Reach for the Cutting Edge T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Class on Dishing Up Meals for Little Cash LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : THEME PARKS : Freak Show : Moonlighting as Monster Is Nightmare Come True GENA PASILLAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Gena Pasillas is an editorial assistant for The Times Orange County Edition
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : New Author and Literary Icon to Make Appearances : First-time novelist Jeff Gomez and acclaimed writer T. Coraghessan Boyle will both visit Ventura Bookstore. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANTS : OC LIVE! : Romeo Art Now in a Third Site : Rancho Niguel Location Has Same Rustic Charm MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OUTINGS : VALLEY WEEKEND : 'Bride' Still Stands Out for Blend of Humor, Horror : Alex Film Society will show a rare archival print of the 'Frankenstein' follow-up, released in 1935 and directed by the late James Whale. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : NOTES : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Follow-Up Play Explores Anger of AIDS Patient : The Ventura College drama department presents the moving piece which picks up where Larry Kramer's 'A Normal Heart' left off. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : New Doom for 16-Bit Machines Still a Blast : Super Nintendo players can now get a piece of the action, even though it may be a tad slower than in the original. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUTINGS : JAUNTS : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Strenuous Hike Not Just a Walk in the Park : Saturday's trek will cover 10.25 miles and include venture into the Boney Mountain Wilderness Area. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Gallowglass' Serves 'Mystery!' Well : TV review: Although no masterpiece in itself, the taut three-part drama remains superior for its tension and deft execution. HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
OC LIVE! : Missoula Group's Production Is a Piper Dream CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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