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What happened on September 12, 1995
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Drumming and Dollars : Thelonious Monk's Son T.S. Brings Ideas--Some Creative, Revolutionary Ones--to Jazz Music, but They Also Deal With Marketing, Merchandise By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Another Flap Over a Movie's Net Profits : Finance: According to Paramount Pictures, 'Indecent Proposal' has a net loss of $35.7 million, even though it has generated $250 million in ticket sales. By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romancing the Stones : Handful of Works at Irvine Museum Catch Spirit of the Missions By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TELEVISION Telethon Results: KCET Channel 28 reported that... By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEWS : 'Monroes' Is Sordid Fun, but 'Foxworthy' Falls Flat By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Keillor Weds Folk Humor, Classical Music By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artists Are Drawn Into New Territory : Art: Sculptor Sarah Perry's 'If' launches a series of illustrated children's books published by the Children's Library Press and J. Paul Getty Museum. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Feat Firmly on the Ground : Re-Formed Band Has Been Tested Time and Again, but a Love for Music Keeps It Standing By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jason and the Scorchers Rise From Near Ashes By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laguna Museum Promotes Colburn By Cathy Curtis
NEWS
Sealed With a Catch : Those stamps of approval on health products may be key marketing tools, but they're not cheap. And critics wonder if they are even necessary. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Facing a Different Reality : Politics: Unlike the first wave of black mayors, the current generation is finding it harder to make a splash nationally. There's too much to do at home. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BODY WATCH : Nurturing Friendships With the Power of the Pen
BODY WATCH : A Gift \o7 From\f7 Mothers, \o7 to\f7 Mothers : Babies: Human-milk banking is popular once again, now that safety measures have reduced the fears of viral infection and the threat of AIDS. By Peter Finn, THE WASHINGTON POST
BODY WATCH : Filling a Need : It's Illegal but cheap. India's sidewalk dentists do big business--despite medical officials' cries of quackery. By Amitabh Sharma and John-thor Dahlburg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Hot Night--but Few Stars By Mark Ehrman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Lobbing a Few Verbal Grenades Into Cyberspace : WAR OF THE WORLDS: Cyberspace and the Hi-Tech Assault on Reality \o7 by Mark Slouka\f7 ; Basic Books $20, 208 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding Role for Religion in Workplace : Trends: Christians in Commerce, which has a chapter in O.C., promotes principled stance in business. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : AIDS Benefit Goes Swimmingly : Campy Big Splash in Laguna Back Yard Nets More Than $400,000 for ASF By Kathryn Bold
Reich on Plight of U.S. Workers
Coho Salmon Decline
Using Bicycles
Uninsured Hospital Patients
Another 'N Word'
Lee Teng-hui
Prop. 103 Defects
Tuffree Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying of Simi Valley Officer : Courts: The teacher is charged in the death of Michael Clark after a gun battle. His lawyers argue he fired in self-defense. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOW TIME: Oxnard's tourism bureau is looking for a... By Joanna M. Miller
Wilson Gives Up on Iowa, Takes Aim at Northeast By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Chasing 'Hot' Cars: War on the Waterfront : A booming black market exports stolen vehicles from Los Angeles Harbor to a hungry world. A tiny task force tries to stanch the flow, but victories are few. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Wilson's Popularity Plummets With Voters : Election matchups place him far behind Clinton and Dole. The governor is seen as lacking deep convictions. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Powell's Book Launch May Recast Presidential Politics : Media: General hasn't said if he's running. But the stir around him has the attention of campaign tacticians. By Eleanor Randolph, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Rebuttal Begins Before Defense Rests Case : Trial: In odd twist, Ito orders prosecutors to start next phase, and jury is shown photos of defendant wearing gloves. His attorneys say one more witness may testify. By Jim Newton and Stephanie Simon and Ian James, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATO Continues Attacks; Concern for Accord Rises By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fuhrman's Hometown Faces Its Own Crisis By Doug Conner and Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other Forces Can Outweigh Affirmative Action Efforts : Employment: Minorities, women have made modest gains in private sector. But job and pay inequities linger. By Patrick Lee and Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kuehl's Work and Wit Break Barriers in Assembly : Politics: The Legislature's first openly gay member, assemblywoman gets raves even from conservative foes. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Litigation Initiative Drive Moves Forward : Election: Signatures to put three measures on ballot are turned in. Package includes 'no-fault' car insurance, plans to discourage suits against corporations and limit attorneys' fees. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute With Senate Unifies Torn Assembly : Legislature: House seeks to reclaim from Senate $1.3 million in funding for members' offices. Feud paralyzes legislation as year's session winds down. By Mark Gladstone and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ghost Town Seeks Gold on the Silver Screen : Renovation: Quaint, quake-damaged Piru wants to rebuild in an image suitable to film and TV producers. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Mineta to Quit Congress : Politics: San Jose Democrat says he will leave Oct. 10. The 20-year member plans to work for defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Mineta to Quit Congress : Politics: San Jose Democrat says he will leave Oct. 10. The 20-year member plans to work for defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Hackers Arrested in Computer Fraud, Phone-Access Theft : Crime: Huntington Beach man is among those held after Internet sting set up by U.S. Secret Service agents. By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beleaguered Allen Says She Might Resign Speakership : Capitol: Assembly leader cites insufficient funds to battle recall effort. But she vows hard fight if money comes in. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former UC President Charles Hitch Dies By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico and Chiapas Rebels Sign Preliminary Accord : Latin America: Concessions on both sides signal a willingness to compromise in later talks, analysts say. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LABOR : Union Employs FBI to Help Root Out Organized Crime By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION : Student Pays Price for His Disruptions : Teacher wins damages against boy who threatened her. Educators, others hail decision as beneficial. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Savvy Diplomat Draws Spotlight at Women's Conference : Mediator: Egyptian Merwat Tallawy's past serves her well as she chairs subcommittee on health issues. One observer calls her 'the heroine of Beijing.' By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CANADA : Hundreds Attend Funeral of Activist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NEPAL : King Names Centrist New Prime Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Forum Panelists Compromise on Youths and Sex By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinians Ousted by Libya Find Doors Shut Elsewhere : Mideast: Furious at peace moves, Moammar Kadafi expelled hundreds of refugees he said should return home. Instead, most are stranded in limbo. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dalai Lama Arrives in D.C. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Man in Bosnia: Diplomat With Undiplomatic Love of Limelight : Profile: Negotiator Richard Holbrooke is known for his ego, ambition and ability to attach himself to powerful people who can advance his career. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aftershock Rocks Ridgecrest
Mitsubishi Said to Give Up Rockefeller Center Stake \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Clinton Warns Students of GOP Spending Plans \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
Diversity Not Top Priority for Small Firms : Business: A formal policy is an unaffordable luxury, owners say. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Civil Rights Groups Take Up the Cause : Business: NAACP, others persuade firms to start voluntary programs. By Vicki Torres
Voices
Shuttle Crew Struggles to Fix Radio Link With Satellite \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Warns Students of GOP's Spending Plans By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Kills Five in Van at Maryland Shopping Center \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Policewoman Convicted of Three Murders \o7 Associated Press\f7
Title Match Opens With Draw By Jack Peters
Senate Panel Curbs House Attack on EPA : Congress: Action signals that proponents of limits face tough fight. Move also presages a likely confrontation between legislative bodies. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
OPEN ZIGGURAT: The public will get a chance to shake hands... By Hope Hamashige and Jerry Hicks and Frank Messina
FLYING HIGH: A six-propeller airplane named Pathfinder set... By Jeff Schnaufer
Management Shake-Up Hits Irvine's AST By Greg Miller and James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawsuit Over Collapsed Apartments Is Settled : Quake: Undisclosed accord over Northridge complex where 16 died is estimated at more than $1 million. By Ann W. O'Neill and Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
20th Century on Rebound After Settling Quake Claims By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Closer to Approving Recovery Plan : Bankruptcy: The Speaker remains opposed to cuts in bus service. O.C. and other officials gather at the Capitol to urge legislators to approve the county's proposals. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen May Quit Post if Unable to Finance Fight By Len Hall and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Big Seasons Are Expected From O.C's Elite Athletes
CHRIS FOSTER : Sad Ending to Happy, Full Life By Chris Foster
The Class Of '96 : Cypress Baseball Star Bobby Brito Says Football Is Fun, Worth the Risk By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By the Numbers : Spotlight
Tracy Keyser Santa Margarita, Senior Tennis/Singles Last...
Eric Bautista Santiago, Senior Football/Cornerback-kicker...
Notebook : Servite Had Ringside Seats for Notre Dame Knockout By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : ABOUT THIS SECTION
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : ESSAY : The state's basic business is brainpower. And with that, it will lead the West in an era of new growth. By James Flanigan
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : The Next California / SMALL BUSINESS : Virtual Companies : Small Firms Will Team Up to Form Network Economy of Future By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : The Next California / HOLLYWOOD AND TECHNOLOGY : Welcome to Siliwood : Will Convergence of the Creative and Technical Lead to a Jobs Revolution? : That's Digital Entertainment By David Neiman
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : The Next California / HOLLYWOOD AND TECHNOLOGY : Welcome to Siliwood : Will Convergence of the Creative and Technical Lead to a Jobs Revolution? By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : The Next California / IMMIGRATION AND DIVERSITY : The State in 2000 : The Opportunities and Challenges of a Growing Population By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LOS ANGELES TIMES - FINANCIAL TIMES SPECIAL REPORT : The Next California--The State's Economy in the Year 2000 : The Next California / IMMIGRATION AND DIVERSITY : California, Here They Come
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BUSINESS
Ventura County Economic Profile
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Tech Stocks Push Nasdaq to Record; Bond Prices Slip From Times Wire Services
Toyota to Build Truck Plant : Autos: The factory will be in North America, but the company would not be more specific. From Associated Press
Dressing for Dinner : Restaurants: Make-overs are on the menu at several chains. 'Nobody wants to go to a place that looks old and tired,' says one consultant. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Do You Wrap a Boeing 777 Nose? \o7 Associated Press\f7
Quake Recovery : Financially Shaken 20th Century Insurance Rebounding By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Launches Shake-Up of Top Executives : Computers: Orange County firm says that it expects to lose more than $40 million in its first fiscal quarter of 1996. By James S. Granelli and Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMPANY TOWN : Here's the Scoop on Bollenbach By James Bates
Sex Harassment Message Often Unheeded, Many Women Contend : Workplace: Passes, groping and offensive comments are still rampant but victims aren't confronting such conduct. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Electronics to Buy Magnavox Electronic Systems for $370 Million By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dangerous Hours : All-Night Chain Stores Look for Ways to Fight Crime By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
The Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
A Better Mix : General Mills Looks for '90s Betty Crocker From Times Wire Services
GM Settles Suits Over Fatal Pickup Crashes : Autos: The claimants had said several models were prone to explode. The car maker says the trucks are safe. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Summit Bancorp, UJB Financial to Merge in $1.2-Billion Deal From Times Wire Services
Families Valued : Magazine Rates Firms With Moms in Mind From Associated Press
Economic Outlook Is Dim, Japanese Government Says : Asia: Condition may even be worsening, latest forecast says. Industrial output and shipments fall, while inventories rise. From Associated Press
International \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Economy Has Reached 'Soft Landing' and There's No Recession in Sight, Analysts Say From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stock Rally Pushes Ahead; Nasdaq, S&P at New Highs From Times Staff and Wire Services
Company Town By Judy Brennan
Company Town
COMPANY TOWN : Longtime Warner VP to Retire at Year-End
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
COMPANY TOWN : Believe It : Ripley Entertainment Is Thriving With Its String of Low-Tech Museums By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town By James Bates
Seal Beach Man Guilty in Workers' Comp Fraud Case By Dan Margolis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Digital, Yamaha in Graphics Project
Urohealth Systems Inc.: The Costa Mesa urological products...
STM Wireless Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of wireless...
Tobacco Country Does Slow Burn Over Scott's Smoke-Free Plant : Workplace: Kentucky offered the paper giant $20 million in incentives to build. Now workers can't light up anywhere on the company's property. By Ted Bridis, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Little Room for Feuds in Family-Run Businesses : Management: Conflicts more likely to sink such companies than those run by outsiders. From Reuters
Company Using Airline Snacks as the Basis of New, Multimillion-Dollar Sales Ploy : Marketing: Peanuts are packaged with products that people can sample while passing the time at 35,000 feet. From Associated Press
New CEO Sets Reddi Brake on Course to Controlled Growth : Strategy: The auto parts firm, says Bill Leider, is in transition from its entrepreneurial phase to a 'professionally managed approach.' By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dakota Smith to Build New U.S. Headquarters By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefly: By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Golden Systems Reports Nearly 65% Sales Decline By Jack Searles
Polycom Huntsman Agrees to Buy GE Plastics By Jack Searles
Kinko's to Buy Kodak Color-Adding Copiers By Jack Searles
Victoria Mortgage Opens in Ventura By Jack Searles
Large Public Utilities Will Take Part in Fair By Jack Searles
Thrifty PayLess Buys 2nd Oxnard Pharmacy By Jack Searles
Special Devices' Income Doubles as Sales Surge
Briefly: By Jack Searles
Dick Clark Productions Reports Drop in Revenues
Litton Industries Reports Profits for 4th Quarter
Superior Industries' Profit Drops 25% in 3rd Quarter
* Pacific Rim Holding Corp., a Woodland Hills insurer...
House of Fabrics Files Reorganization Plan
Royal Casino Withdraws Agreement With Tribe
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
Notes on the Boys of Autumn By Al Martinez
Surely a cast of thousands: When we noticed that "The... By Steve Harvey
A Bold Stroke for Education Reform : Supt. Eastin's response to poor test scores deserves a try
Water Wars Continue in Smaller Arenas : Little public good is served by flaps involving Castaic Lake agency and Santa Clarita
A Prophetess Preaching to an Empty Choir : Hillary Clinton remains convinced that Big Government is society's salvation. By Arianna Huffington, \o7 Arianna Huffington is a senior fellow at the Progress and Freedom Foundation in Washington and heads its Center for Effective Compassion. \f7
Sacrificing Kids on the Altar of GOP Ambition : Welfare 'reform' would revoke a national commitment, putting states in a meanness contest. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON MONEY : Public Enemy No. 1: Credit Cards : Tax policy favors savers, yet the economy urges spending not only your savings, but also money you don't have. By Robert S. Mcelvaine, \o7 Robert S. McElvaine is on the faculty of Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. His most recent book is a new edition of "The Great Depression: America, 1929-1941" (Times Books)\f7
To Get Along, Go Along With Beijing : China: Our agenda must mesh with what the leadership of 1 billion people requires. By Thomas A. Metzger and Ramon H. Myers, \o7 Thomas A. Metzger and Ramon H. Myers are senior fellows and experts on China at the Hoover Institution. and \f7
A Widow Fights Back : She Deplores Celebrity Support for Her Husband's Convicted Killer By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Over Collapsed Apartments Reportedly Settled : Quake: Sources say award to 28 plaintiffs exceeds $1 million. Sixteen people died in Northridge Meadows building. By Ann W. O'Neill and Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rapid Police Recruitment Questioned : City Hall: Councilwoman Chick raises concern that fast pace could detract from goals of eliminating bias and improving training. She will seek funding postponement. By Jodi Wilgoren and Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Calls for Urgent Push to Get Health Care Funds : Finances: With Oct. 1 deadline for cuts looming, chief administrator urges supervisors to lobby state officials. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courtrooms of the Future : NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Little Breweries, Big Prizes By Nona Yates
Selena's Song Inspires New Nicole Simpson Campaign : NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Museum Official Pleads No Contest in Theft Case : Crime: Man was accused of embezzling $2.1 million from L.A. County Museum of Natural History and its foundation over six years. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Claim Fuhrman Coerced Witnesses in '91 Case : Courts: Attorneys for imprisoned ex-USC football player seek to have his conviction overturned. By Robert J. Lopez and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$31.5 Million From State Doled Out by L.A. School Board : Education: Nearly half goes to district campuses. But teachers union says not enough is given for professional training. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
In Hawaiian Gardens, a mere 500 votes can elect a City...
The state's tiniest city--less than a square mile in...
San Gabriel Valley : Jackson Promotes Urban Straw Poll
South Bay : Scouts Help Reduce Liquor Sales to Minors
Central Los Angeles : 85 Held in Crackdown on Bogus Identification
Riordan to Announce Plans for 12-Day Asia Trade Mission
Westside : Police Substation Is Opened on Pier
San Fernando Valley : Renovation Project for Galleria Scrapped
Armed Robbery Suspect, 19, Killed by Off-Duty Officer
Son of Kirk Douglas Pleads Not Guilty in Airline Incident
Southeast : Federal Grant Adds 20 Police Officers
Investigation of Officials at Castaic Water Agency Sought : Complaint: Two critics of the organization ask the state to probe whether ties to a developer posed a conflict of interest. District authorities have denied wrongdoing. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rapid Police Hiring Questioned : Safety: Councilwoman Chick raises concern that fast pace may detract from goals of ending bias and improving training. By Jean Merl and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
More Tales From Customer Service Hell By Scott Harris
Fund-Raiser Proves Coalition's Clout : Community: Top officials turn out for the event, which collects $52,500 for VOICE, a Valley organization of churches and synagogues. Some describe its tactics as confrontational. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherman Oaks : Galleria Owners Aim for Compromise Plan By Kay Hwangbo
Encino : City's Largest Dog Park Expected to Open By Tim May
Agoura Hills : City to Appeal Ruling on Freeway Signs By Frank Manning
Panorama City : Market Agrees to Hire Armed Guards By Tim May
Studio City : New Officer to Head Community Policing By Kay Hwangbo
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Is Bilingual Education Necessary? By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge : CSUN Study Aims to Foster Campus Unity By David E. Brady
Winnetka : Truck Rams Police Car Stopped at Light By Nicholas Riccardi
Obituaries
4 Plead Not Guilty in Theft of Explosives : Crime: The Canyon Country teen-agers are accused of hiding the devices as close as 10 yards to Metrolink tracks. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charges Dropped in Recycling Case
Man, 2 Boys Held in Shooting of Boy, 17
Vandals Ransack School 3rd Time
Former UC Head Charles Hitch Dies; Presided During Turmoil By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Foes Predict Recall Vote From A Times Staff Writer
Nabisco Workers Fear for Their Jobs as Oxnard Plant Changes Owners : Business: Nestle will buy the firm's local factory and Ortega foods division. With 100 positions already lost, the remaining 450 may be in danger. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Suspects' Father Cited for Vandalism : Crime: Thomas Miller, whose sons face charges in murder of 14-year-old Carl Dan Claes over stereo system, admits to spray-painting police station. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Embezzler Dies in Prison : Death: Stephen A. Wagner, 43, succumbs to AIDS complications. He stole $3.7 million from Newport-Mesa as its finance officer. By David Reyes and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SWAT Teams Face Off in Knock-Down, Drag-Out Contest By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Protecting Animals in Times of Disaster Is Vet's Pet Project : Preparedness: Al Schwartz hopes his efforts to improve public readiness for emergencies will save the lives of man and beast alike. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Prowl : Coyotes Are Becoming Bolder in Contacts With Humans By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computer Hacker Snared in Cyber-Sting : Technology: Huntington Beach man is one of six arrested in alleged plot to steal credit card and cellular phone codes. By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Only Opposition to Trash Import Plan Is Dropped By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coastal Commission Warns Navy Base on Beach Flight Proposal By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts Gallery : Show of Local, Global Paintings Opens at Civic Arts Plaza By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Explosives Training Could Prove Noisy By Julie Fate Sullivan
ORANGE : City Studies Hiring Investment Adviser By Lesley Wright
WESTMINSTER : Council May Regulate Temporary Signs, Political Posters By John Pope
Countywide : Protest Set for Speech by Vietnamese Envoy By David Reyes
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Effort to Sell Train Depot Off Track By Jeff Bean
Officials Paint Town Blue to Curb Pollution By Lisa M. Bowman
VENTURA : Man Wounded in Shooting at Marina By Andrew D. Blechman
Q & A Those so-called Plan A participants agreed instead to take 80 cents in cash and notes for every dollar invested in the county pool. The two exceptions are Buena Park and Yorba Linda--the Plan B participants. Those municipalities plus some local agencies took 77 cents on the dollar and retained the right to file lawsuits against the county. and Kevin O'Rourke, 44, Buena Park's longtime city manager, spoke with Times correspondent Lesley Wright about city officials' strategy to recover the $6.7 million that Buena Park is still owed. \f7 and \o7 Since Orange County filed for bankruptcy on Dec. 6 in the wake of its investment pool collapse, all but two of the county's 31 cities have accepted a settlement plan that forfeits their right to sue. and * Buena Park City Manager Kevin O'Rourke
VENTURA : Vargas to Address Latino Political Issues By Christina Lima
OJAI : Reggae Concert Will Help Youth Program By Andrew D. Blechman
OXNARD : Sponsors Needed for Charity Tennis Event By Miguel Bustillo
OXNARD : African American Expo Is on Saturday By Andrew D. Blechman
40 Locals to Attend AIDS Memorial By Christina Lima
Annual Youth Party to Swing All Night By Catherine Saillant
Countywide : Tollway Months Ahead of Schedule By Mark Platte
LAGUNA HILLS : Free Services Offered at Car Care Clinic
ANAHEIM : Final Vote on Plan for Redevelopment By Greg Hernandez
LOS ALAMITOS : Picture Brightens for City's Station By Deborah Sullivan
Young Artist Promotes Films for Children By Mary F. Pols
Volunteers Sought to Promote Library Funding Measures By Lisa M. Bowman
Sales of Locally Designed Cards Support Interface By Lisa M. Bowman
Peace Celebration Is Scheduled for Meditation Mount By Stephanie Brommer
PLACENTIA : Proposal to Build 43 Homes to Be Reviewed By Russ Loar
LA HABRA : City Atty. May Get Added Prerogative By Mimi Ko Cruz
Costa Mesa : Hernandez Expected to Be Named Principal By Enrique Lavin
COSTA MESA : City Will Address Gift Acceptance Policy By Hope Hamashige
MOORPARK : College Team Tutors at Volleyball Clinic By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : City Offers Compost Class at Historic Park By Mary F. Pols
IRVINE : Teachers Start 4th Year Without Raise, Hope for Increase in New Talks By Russ Loar
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : It Does a Body Good
Man Shot to Death in San Clemente
Familiar Newport Beach Figure Dies in Crash By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Slowed as Truckload of Cardboard Burns By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Richard Pidduck Jr.; Family Settled Oxnard Plain
Plan to Build Homes on Ventura Lemon Orchards Is Debated : Development: Several council members support construction of 377 dwellings, despite concerns that agricultural land will be lost. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners Approve 600-Unit Storage Center Near Freeway : Development: Decision may cause Ronan Engineering to cancel plans to build new headquarters on adjacent property. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Tuffree Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying of Simi Police Officer : Courts: The teacher is charged in the death of Michael Clark after a gun battle last month. His lawyers argue he fired in self-defense. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Common Desire to Write 'Done'
Much More Than Sex in Packwood Case : Diaries underscore need for tougher ethics laws on lobbyists and campaign financing
SPORTS
Players' Troubles Put Nebraska in Spotlight : College football: Even as legal problems mount, Osborne softens stance on Phillips. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wallach Returns but Works No Miracles : Baseball: Dodgers energized by veteran third baseman's quick recovery, but Cubs win, 12-1. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Beat White Sox but Lose Easley to Injury : Baseball: Second baseman's knee mishap dampens 4-1 victory, five-hitter by Boskie. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Shows Its Wild Side : Playoffs: Purists are unhappy, but new format has livened divisional races. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Welcome to the Deion and Jerry Show Associated Press
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Hey, Maybe It Isn't So Bad in L.A. After All By Bill Plaschke
Amateurs, Don't Try This at Home By Shav Glick
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Beuerlein May Not Play Against Jets Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Oilers Lose Robertson for Rest of Season Times Wire Services
Favre Has a Wild Time While Beating the Bears By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Welcome to the Deion and Jerry Show Times Wire Services
The Eyes Have It: Kilger Is Ready to Play in NHL : Mighty Ducks: The club's first-round draft choice has the size and talent to make an impact. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Boxmeer Looks to Win IHL Title With the Ice Dogs By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson Focuses on Future, Not Fame : Kings: New coach selected to Hockey Hall of Fame, but he prefers to concentrate on job at hand. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Take Over First Place From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankees Win Fifth Game in a Row From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Chicago Strikes a Chord With Butler By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Can't Get Comfortable at Home By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Pirates' Clark Comes Off Disabled List Associated Press
Holtz to Undergo Spinal Surgery and Miss 3-4 Weeks at Notre Dame Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Abdul-Jabbar May Sit Out With Fien By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Missouri Players Are Reinstated Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Michels Makes Most of Chance By Earl Gustkey
DEL MAR : Exetera Can Emulate Big Brother by Being on Target in Futurity By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Players' Ballots Counted Today; NBA Optimistic From Staff and Wire Reports
Report Says NBA Players Against Decertification From Staff and Wire Reports
Domestic Violence Comes Out of Closet : Discipline: Once an issue that was hushed up when athletes were involved, now it's front-page news. By Gene Wojciechowski and Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : King Trying to Rebuild Career After Surgeries By Robyn Norwood
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Can't Get Comfortable at Home By Mike Digiovanna
Boskie Surprises Even Himself By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden West's Success in Water Polo and Volleyball Is Almost a Given By Steve Kresal
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Volleyball Team Has Experience to Improve on Last Season By John Weyler
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1995 PREP PREVIEW: BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY : Huntington Beach's Trueba Now at Front of the Pack By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 PREP PREVIEW: BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY : Six Teams to Watch : Edison
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