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What happened on September 14, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Silverchair: The Kids Are Alright : Pop music review: Teen band, known for its cuteness as well as its music, is surprisingly dynamic in person. By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Night of Blood, Guts and Kitsch : Music review: Final week of Bowl concerts begins with an extrovert pops program conducted by Robert Spano. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Coming to America : Photographic Exhibition Depicts 140 Years of Immigration By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
RADIO Clinton's Town Meeting: A White House spokeswoman... By Diane Haithman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Captivating Akiyoshi Returns to Intimacy of a Piano Trio
CLUB REVIEW : Something Hip Is Brewing at the Red Lion By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Sony's PlayStation Joins the Rich Video Game Party By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jason and the Scorchers: Heat of the Night By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Hermosa's 'Dr. Jekyll': Less Is Really More By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Grace' Thick on Sunsets, Thin on Plots By Howard Rosenberg
TV REVIEWS : Going With the Flow of 'Colorado River' By Robert Koehler
Valley Weekend : VIDEO GAMES : Myst Only Gets Better With Move to Game Machines : Engaging adventure is out on 3DO and Saturn, and due soon for PlayStation and Jaguar CD. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : THEATER REVIEW : Bring a Hankie: 'Turtle Tears' Does Its Best to Tug on the Heartstrings : Despite a plodding pace and frequent scene changes, the play garners strength from the emotional allure of its characters. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : RESTAURANT REVIEW : Here's a Jazz Club Where Cooking Counts : At Legends of Hollywood, gourmet pizzas, deli delights and meat entrees share the stage with top-notch musicians. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Las Fiestas Patrias Boasts a Rich Variety of Latino Fare By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : JAUNTS : Moonlit Walk Explores Chumash Ways, Land : Ranger will lead group on evening hike to learn about plants, games and stories from Native American heritage. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : FRIDAY : STAR-STRUCK TALES
Ventura County Weekend : Theater : NOTES : A Lively Troupe Makes 'Guys and Dolls' a Good Bet : Deft casting, a funny script and strong choreography bring successful end to Camarillo Community Theatre season. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Art : SIGHTS : Air of Mystery Pervades Expressionist Paintings : C. Stewart Parker's new works capture a darkly ironic look, conjuring up scenes from Raymond Chandler. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : Outings : Celebrating a Resilient Language and Culture : Community: \o7 'Yiddishkayt: \f7 A Family Festival in English & Yiddish' is a two-day appreciation for the words and ways of Ashkenazi Jews. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : KIDS : Free Flights in Pacoima Aim to Teach the Right Stuff : Young Eagles program at Whiteman Airport gives youngsters 8 to 18 a close-up look at aviation. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Political Drama Tests the Limits of Diplomacy : Television: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger objects to an upcoming project about his work to extricate the U.S. from the Vietnam War, but TNT executives say the film is accurate and will air. By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Blonde Who Had Less Fun : Pop music: Johnette Napolitano tells why she walked out of the successful Concrete Blonde. Her new band, Pretty & Twisted, plays the Galaxy in Santa Ana on Saturday. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Original 'Trek' Actors Settle Dispute for $1 Million : Television: The quartet who played Scottie, Chekov, Uhura and Sulu reach agreement with Paramount in a dispute over the marketing of their images. By Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PBS Wins 11 Documentary, News Emmys
Valley Weekend : Store Shaves Prices on Furniture, Carousel Horses : Art Carvers in North Hollywood offers steep discounts on pine designs and custom work. By Geri Cook, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Event to Help Writers Hook Up With Agents : The annual all-day seminar will be held in Oxnard, and will offer important contacts with the publishing world. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : Music : SOUNDS : Horn Man Has Taken His Cues From Coltrane : Doug Webb still draws inspiration from the 'beautiful, warm feeling' created in the music of the tenor-sax great. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Through Sunday : Carnival
VALLEY WEEKEND : NOTES : Evening of One-Act Plays Moves From Dark to Farce : Two pieces that make up 'dis-function' at NoHo Studios aren't meant as showcases, just solid entertainment. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : THEATER : NOTES : Evening of One-Act Plays Moves From Dark to Farce : Two pieces that make up "dis-function" at NoHo Studios aren't meant as showcases, just solid entertainment. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : MUSIC : Punkers Still Purple, Pierced, but It's a Whole New Mosh Pit : Today's adolescent hipsters are varied and decidedly upbeat. Be they 'hard-core' or 'retro,' their motto is D.I.Y.--Do It Yourself. By Jill Rosenfeld, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCK TALK : Dread Zeppelin Combines a Bit of Led With a Whole Lotta Elvis : Tortelvis, a portly version of the King, fronts the group that plays famed rock band's songs as reggae. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Bizet's "Carmen" was a bit of a flop at its premiere...
OC LIVE! : RESTAURANTS : Borrelli and Genovese: Only Language Is Same By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE : SPECIAL EVENTS : Independence Observers Create Fiestas Large and Small By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : Moose Stands in the Middle of the Road By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oc Live! : Comedy : Howie Duty By Glenn Doggrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : ROCKTALK : Bands Are Disseminating a Sound That's Distinctly Simi : Suburban groups such as April's Motel Room are making a name for themselves from Calabasas to Hollywood. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Jason and the Scorchers: Heat of the Night By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'To Wong Foo' Delivers Unexpected Message With Its Humor : \o7 In "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar," three drag queens (Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo) driving cross country to a national pageant bring good manners, feathered boas and Johnny Mathis to a Southern crossroads town. (Rated PG-13) : \f7 By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Pork
Less Spam
Pie Crust III: Flute It By Joan Drake
Riding a Wave of Unpopularity : Southern California's Surfing Congressmen Are in Troubled Waters Over Their Environmental Stances By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glad Rags : It's old, it has holes--but he loves it. At the heart of any man's wardrobe is the clothing equivalent of comfort food. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chillin' and Shillin' : Established O.C. Surfwear Firms Show Among the Hyper-Hip as Underground Designers Hope to Impress By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salman Rushdie Moves Out From the Shadows : Authors: After 'The Satanic Verses,' he's ending his years of seclusion. There are talk shows, debates--and a new book ('The Moor's Last Sigh') to promote. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BY DESIGN : Buttonholes Were Just the Start By Tracy Johnson
BY DESIGN : Home-Sewn : Drapes. Slipcovers. Duvets. These are not your mother's home-ec projects. By Valerie J. Nelson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Chillin' and Shillin' : The Hyper-Hip Surfwear Scene Buzzes While Underground Designers Scrape by in a Make-It-or-Break-It Show By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : Everything's Coming Up Oldham in L.A. By Jeannine Stein
Nobody Skates By on Looks Alone
What Goes Around : From Movie Studios to Private Labels, Irene Salinger Has Seen It All Before By Kathy Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
54 HOURS: A Guide to Recreational Events Between 6 p.m. Friday and Midnight Sunday : The Queen of This Court By Laurie K. Schenden
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Caught Between Illusion and Reality : PAINTED DESERT \o7 by Frederick Barthelme\f7 ; Viking $22.95, 245 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
The Colorful, Asian American Life Is One for the Books : Publishing: A new encyclopedia touches on religion, culture, Kristi Yamaguchi and more. Will it be 'a resource for everyone'? By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photos Shed Light on Bright Flashes Over Storms : Atmosphere: Scientists confirm pilots' reports of spectacular red and blue displays-- called 'sprites'--in sky. Some may be caused by electromagnetic pulses. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. By Lee Dye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
The Inter-Nyet : With His Surfwatch Program, Software Developer Bill Duvall Has Jumped Into the Fray Over Who Should Police Children's Access to Sexually Explicit Material : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Fossil of Large Bird Casts Doubt on Dinosaur Egg Identification : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Mile-Wide Meteor Created Chesapeake Bay, Researchers Say : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
New Drug Therapy Found Promising in Treating MS : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Antarctic Ozone Hole Growing at Record Rate, U.N. Reports : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Abortion and Overpopulation
Nuclear Testing
Simpson Trial
Camping
Cal Ripken Jr.
The Plight of Workers
WAVE OF SUPPORT: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Huntington... By Lesley Wright and Debra Cano and Randy Lewis and Greg Hernandez
ROCK ON: Just when you thought the world was safe for easy... By Fred Alvarez and Lynne Barnes
Bomb Injures 10 at Montreal Bikers' Bar \o7 Associated Press\f7
New Satellite Problem Plagues Shuttle Crew \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Top O.C. Judge Warns County of Legal Clash By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. to Mortgage Its Way Out : Legislature: Special committee's aid package is quickly attacked by local lawmakers. They say they'll support new version today, but time is drawing short. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. to Mortgage Its Way Out : Bankruptcy: Most of the county's landmark buildings would be used as collateral for massive equity loan if recovery plan passes Legislature. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies Reportedly Won't Escalate Bosnian Raids By Tyler Marshall and Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Grenade Hits U.S. Moscow Embassy : Russia: No one is hurt as photocopying machine absorbs blast. With no claim of responsibility, suspicion falls on opponents of NATO air strikes or mafia circles. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Rejects 'Family Cap' in Welfare Reform Debate By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massacre Signals Rwanda's Grim Slide Toward War By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Issues May Jeopardize Evidence Against McVeigh : Law: Suspect appeared at hearings, met agents before learning his rights or seeing a lawyer, records show. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'TRANE RIDE: For tenor sax player Doug Webb, above, one... By Jocelyn Y. Stewart and Jeff Schnaufer
Prosecutors Opt Not to Include Simpson Chase : Courts: They win OK to enter new DNA evidence, but lose on fibers. Garcetti denounces Ito over fining of office. By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Finds Thin Women Have Lowest Risk of Death : Medicine: Best weight for 5-foot-5 female put at 119 pounds. Higher hazard cited even for average weight. By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Panel to Study Quake Upgrade Incentives By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documents Offer Glimpse of WWII Detention Center : Tujunga: Priests and bankers were among those sent to temporary station. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : School's Out for Convicts : Taxpayers have stopped paying for inmates' college degrees in a backlash against prison reform. Corrections officials decry the loss of a powerful rehabilitation tool. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's Efforts for U.S., State Rescue Stymied By Jeffrey L. Rabin, This story was reported by Times staff writers Jeffrey L. Rabin, Jack Cheevers, Josh Meyer and Max Vanzi. It was written by Rabin
Eastin Vows Quick Action on School Reform : Education: State official says she will work to impose panel's endorsement of basic skills in reading and math. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
O.C. Hopes to Use Buildings as Collateral : Bankruptcy: Landmarks owned by county would secure $520 million in borrowing. Some experts say the device, which has been used by L.A. County, is too risky. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson's Word Gets Raked Over the Coals By George Skelton
Dollar Days : Legislators Mount Frenzy of Fund-Raisers as Session Nears End By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinians Thwarting Extraditions, Israel Says : Mideast: Justice minister accuses Arabs of violating peace accord's spirit by holding token trials of terror suspects. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Police Probing Bomb Attacks Detain 12 From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : Referendum Set on Reelecting Hussein From Times Wire Reports
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
A Sunday color barrier comes tumbling down : Contrary to the cultural norm, two New Orleans churches--black and white--harmoniously merge. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greece, Macedonia Sign Pact; Only the Name Issue Remains By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Can Russians Deliver if Given Bigger Role in Balkans? By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belarussians Shoot Down U.S. Balloon, Killing 2 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Kurdish Refugees Take U.N. Hostages \o7 Reuters\f7
Doctors, Hospitals in 2 States Accused of Price-Fixing \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Red Cross May Tone Down Its AIDS Materials \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Savings Uncertainty Holds Up GOP Medicare Reform : Legislation: 'The big unknown' is how many people will choose managed care. Providers, beneficiaries will have to pick up the difference. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FBI Arrests 12 in Online Sex Inquiry \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : With Slap at Ito, Garcetti Joins the Shadow Trial By Bill Boyarsky
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Defense Hopes FBI Agent Can Blunt Expert's Testimony : Trial: Chemist has accused colleague of misconduct in previous cases. Lawyers say he could cast doubt on the credibility of Roger Martz, who testified about preservatives on Simpson's socks. By Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Radar Woes Slow Bay Area Flights \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wilson Shows Dole No Charity on Welfare, Accuses Him of a Flip-Flop : Politics: Governor makes himself at home in New Hampshire. He harshly criticizes senator for his role in vote against 'family cap.' By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key to Astronomical Mystery Discovered : Science: Sighting of a potential 'brown dwarf' could confirm existence of celestial bodies that are neither planets nor stars. By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Merged Symphony, Musicians Reach Accord By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4.2 Quake Shakes Southern Bay Area
BUSINESS
O.C. Firm to Pay $4 Million to Settle Investor Complaints : Lawsuit: Newport Beach's TMI, set up to help teachers save for retirement, was accused of misappropriating funds. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : 'Lion' Still a Distant Dream : South Africa Finds Foreign Investors Remain Gun-Shy By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Fields' Dream to Cozy Up to Wall Street Backfired : Legislation: The lawmaker's securities regulation bill is being rebuffed en masse by the very executives he sought to please. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Pledges $100 Million for Dependent Care : Workplace: U.S. business consortium seeks to address family concerns expressed by employees. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Novell, Utility to Develop Networks Over Electric Lines : Telecom: The venture with UtiliCorp may help speed the entry of power companies into the communications business. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation Slows as Retail Prices Hold Steady for 3rd Straight Month From Times Wire Services
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \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
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
TMI, Managers to Pay Investors $4 Million Cash By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Justice Dept. Looking Into Cap Cities, Disney Deal From Reuters
Labor, Technology and the Future By Gary Chapman
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Turner Delays Board Meeting as Time Merger Talks Continue By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private Company to Charge $50 for Internet Domains : Technology: The annual fee would not apply to individual users with e-mail addresses. It's all part of privatization move. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
What's Next, Latte Lager? From Bloomberg Business News
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Hit Record High as Dollar Rallies Against the Yen From Times Wire Services
Mutual Fund Firms Break Language Barriers From Dow Jones News Service
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Advance Despite Jitters Over Earnings; Dollar Rallies From Times Staff and Wire Services
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Executive Travel : Theft of Property a Main Concern Among Business Travelers By Carol Smith, Carol Smith is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Executive Travel : Are You an Easy Target for Airport Thieves? Helpful Tips From Reuters
Oregon Is Among Kings of the Road in RV Industry : Recreation: Camper and travel-trailer sales have soared as yuppies get back to nature--in style. By Barbara Peschiera, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Beef With Technology : Rancher's Genetic Research Guides Him to Meat Success By Susan Hightower, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lumber Industry Tries a New Solution to a Knotty Problem : Wood: Instead of bulldozing the pesky western juniper, manufacturers are looking for profits in the prolific but ill-shaped tree. By Katy Moeller, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urohealth Bolsters Management Team; SelecTel Corp. Is Sold By Barbara Marsh
Western Digital Picks Emery for Personal Storage Materials Post
SelecTel Corp.: Vintage Properties Inc. of Indian Wells...
Ventana Global Capital Group: A Bankruptcy Court judge in...
Former Bank Officer's New Career Is the Berries : Farming: Family frowned at the switch but now applauds burgeoning cranberry operation. From Reuters
British Find New System Doesn't Quite Measure Up : Weights: The switch to the metric scales may satisfy England's European trading partners, but shoppers accustomed to pounds and ounces haven't a milligram of respect for kilograms. By Dirk Beveridge, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smithsonian Portrays the Elderly at Work : Art: Harvey Wang's studies of people laboring in disappearing trades inspired the exhibit. By Connie Cass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
C'mon, Guinness, Let 'Em In In other sausage news, a... By Charles Perry
Quality Needn't Break the Bank By Dan Berger
NEWS : Proposed Oyster Rules Vetoed By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Native Waters of the Golden West By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cover Story : Water Cure By Gavril Lourie
California Wet By Charles Perry
Waters, Waters Everywhere By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kirk Douglas' Sink--Water Less Foul By Charles Perry
Make It a \o7 Good\f7 Morning By Julianne Ryan
More Apples--No Bargains By Russ Parsons
Finds \o7 Banh \f7 Goes Double \o7 Banh choong \f7 and \o7...
How Sweet It Is By Charles Perry
Fast Food Fusion By Jonathan Gold
Cover Story : Just a Drop in the Batter By Marion Cunningham
Panini: Fill 'Em Up! By Abby Mandel
Observing the Lemon Bar Code By Rose Dosti
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
GOP Blocks Key Piece of L.A. County Aid Package : Capitol: Republicans use parliamentary maneuvers to tie up a local tobacco tax. But Democrats vow to persevere. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Seize Another 1,100 Pot Plants : Drugs: The bust in Tar Creek Canyon is the county's second largest this year. The marijuana farm is similar to one near Lake Casitas. By Stephanie Brommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proud School of Language May Fall Silent By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bailiff Takes Blame for Felon's Escape : Manhunt: Deputy who forgot to lock the door in the courthouse expresses remorse. Rapist was last seen seeking a ride at a nearby nursery. By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leafy Invaders Cut Down to Size During Conejo Creek Restoration : Environment: State crews make mulch out of non-native trees that have caused erosion and flooding along crowded banks in botanical garden. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agreement Reached on Makeup of Symphony : Labor: In a compromise, New West will fill 40 of 70 chairs with musicians from two former orchestras, without auditions. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : School Cracks Down on Absenteeism By Catherine Saillant
OXNARD/CAMARILLO : Advanced Placement Pass Rate at 75% By Catherine Saillant
SANTA PAULA : Family Offers Reward in 1994 Murder Case By Andrew D. Blechman
VENTURA : Youths Prepare for Cardinal's Visit to Mission By Fred Alvarez
Man Pleads Guilty to $4.5-Million Scam By Paul Elias
L.A. Fire Bond Spending Assailed : Safety: Controller says $65 million approved for high-rise sprinklers is gone with only one of six projects completed. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot House : Beverly Hills Mansion--a Film Site Seized From Accused Money Launderer--Goes on Auction Block By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Detective Accused of Asking for Bribe : Police: LAPD veteran allegedly solicited $3,000 in exchange for preventing prosecution of domestic violence case. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Hired Lobbyist Despite Fraud Probe : Ethics: Records show Webster Hubbell was under investigation while he helped L.A. officials secure transfer of airport revenue. He is now serving a prison term. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR : Festival to Feature Chowder Cook-Off By Stephanie Brommer
SIMI VALLEY : Police Needn't Talk to Tuffree's Lawyers By Paul Elias
SIMI VALLEY : Officer Indicted in Pyramid Scheme By Paul Elias
THOUSAND OAKS : Missing Ex-Professor Is Found on Campus By Kelly David
Riordan Touts Asian Trip as Boon to L.A. : Travel: Mayor--paying his own way--will lead city delegation to seven cities, promoting trade, tourism and investment in the Southland. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Appointee May Face Grilling : Government: Some on council are questioning the affirmative action views of Carol Rowen, Riordan's choice for reconfirmation on harbor panel. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Thrill Rides Put New Spin on Carnival By Kelly David
OAK PARK/THOUSAND OAKS : Death Penalty Waived in Teen Murder Trial By Mary F. Pols
Suspect in 'White Bag Bandit' Bank Robberies Is Arrested
Bid to Toughen City Ethics Law Delayed for Further Study
Colleges Adopt Final Spending Plan : Education: The $62.4-million budget, 4% above last year, will allow addition of 80 classes beginning next semester at the area's three campuses. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Is nothing sacred? Firefighters from the county and the... By Steve Harvey
Groups Charge Discrimination in Long Beach Freeway Plans
'Tot Toters' Are Talk of the Town--and State--as Rules Are Weighed : The popularity of child-transport services is growing. So is the concern that they be regulated for safety. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley : No Death Penalty in Slaying of Youth
Central Los Angeles : Mexico Independence Celebrations on Tap
Central Los Angeles : WATTS DREAMS
San Fernando Valley : BUILD OUT
San Fernando Valley : TEED UP
Southeast / Long Beach : DIVORCED PARENTING
San Gabriel Valley : WATER HAZARDS?
South Bay : COMPANY TOWN
San Gabriel Valley : DEATH PENALTY STAND
San Gabriel Valley : Council Opposes Raging Waters Expansion
Westside : $7.5-Million Face-Lift Planned for PCH
The Exception, Not the Rule By Scott Harris
South Bay : Arson Damage Puts Program at Risk
Southeast / Long Beach : State Drops Plans for Halfway House
Farmers Urge Defeat of Land Plans : Elections: Measures to preserve Ventura orchards from development are unfair to owners of property, group says. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : ACCREDITATION RETAINED
Developer Courts Neighbors on Mall Proposal : Shopping: Builder has plans for the same site where a similar project ran afoul of residents in '91. He hopes the outcome is different this time. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Stephen D. Gavin; Insurance Executive, Civic Leader By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Jeremy Brett; TV Series' Sherlock Holmes By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Roger W. Heyns; Chancellor of UC Berkeley in Turbulent 1960s
Equipment Blamed for Power Outage By Stephanie Brommer
Ruling Could Help Eisner in Rivalry for LAFCO Job : Government: Ventura County official may benefit after two other candidates are disqualified in the running for post in Los Angeles area. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Reminder of UC's Greatness : Grad programs shine in an era of fiscal hardship
Ignore Moscow's Explosions : NATO must press military effort in Bosnia, despite Russian protests
Progress by Looking to the Past : Task force urges a return to phonics in addressing schools' reading crisis
LEGAL WATCH : This Is Pro-Family?
Obituaries
Can Jurors Handle the Science Test? : Criminal justice: California courts have long held that laypeople can't handle sophisticated scientific evidence. By Edward J. Imwinkelried, \o7 Edward J. Imwinkelried is a professor of law at UC Davis. He is a co-author of "Scientific Evidence (second edition, 1993) and a former chair of the evidence section of the American Assn. of Law Schools. \f7
Library Tax to Be Placed on Ballot By Stephanie Brommer and Christina Lima
Obituaries : * John Henry Wayland Jr.; Community Leader
Stolen Painting Story a Scam, Insurance Firm Says From Associated Press
Killer in Fraud Case Draws Life Sentence : Courts: No chance of parole for businessman Melvin Hanson, who murdered bookkeeper in plan to fake his own death. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Browning-Ferris to Buy Elsmere Landfill : Waste: Purchase of dump from BKK Corp. may delay site's development while boosting pressure to reopen Sunshine Canyon. By Danica Kirka and Myron Levin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Bookish Debate : Phonics or Whole Language? Some Say Both Are Needed By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura Hills : Death Penalty Waived in Teen Murder Trial By Mary F. Pols
Valleywide : Appeals Can Be Filed on Home Assessments By Kim Kowsky
North Hollywood : Home Depot Opening May Create 200 Jobs By Tim May
Sylmar : College Celebrates Latino Heritage Day By Tim May
Van Nuys : Liquor Permit Foes Cite High Crime Rate By Kay Hwangbo
Sylmar : Council OKs Studies for Silver Oaks Plan By Hugo Martin
Calabasas : Gelson's Makes Sweet Entrance Into Area By Frank Manning
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Nominees for the Fernando Deserve Credit By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Seeks Developer for North Campus Land : Construction: Solicitations will go into the mail for retail, office or residential projects to bring in cash. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conflict Delays Selection of New LAFCO Head : Government: County commission debates next action after two of three candidates are disqualified. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Seeks Talks Over Airport Authority Impasse By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Untimely End to a Turbulent Life : Tribute: A Times reporter who knew Channon Phipps as a fifth-grader and as a rebellious teen recalls the humor, courage and matter-of-fact attitude with which he faced life--and death. By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Untimely End to a Turbulent Life : Memorial: Death of Channon Phipps, who as an HIV-positive hemophiliac fought to attend public school, is mourned. By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxes of Tossed-Out Fossils Were Not Labeled, School Official Says : Paleontology: 'The workers involved feel horrible,' Supt. Bernd says. Water district spokeswoman contends materials were marked. By Hope Hamashige and Renee Tawa, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Treatment Programs, Jobs to Be Cut : Services: Two drug and alcohol clinics will close Nov. 1 because of a $1.9-million loss in state and federal funding. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Won't Go With the Flow : Environment: Activists and property owners are at odds with city and water officials over a plan to empty treated sewage into Upper Newport Bay. By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colleges : Campus scene : CYPRESS : Art Exhibit Features Instructor's Work By Hope Hamashige, Russ Loar and Bill Billiter
ANAHEIM : Redevelopment Plan, Rezoning for Recycling Center OKd By Alan Eyerly
Colleges : Campus scene : COSTA MESA : OCC Teacher Pioneers Electric Car Project By Hope Hamashige, Russ Loar and Bill Billiter
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Library Cut Would Preserve Literacy Program By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Art Center Will Get Less Than Expected By Debra Cano
CYPRESS : Warehouse Builders to Enforce Work Hours By Bill Billiter
LA HABRA : City Denies Plan to Open Nude Juice Bar By Mimi Ko Cruz
Colleges : Campus scene : IRVINE : Professor Elected to Gynecological Board By Hope Hamashige, Russ Loar and Bill Billiter
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Federal Building Tenants Open Up By Frank Messina
IRVINE : Campaign Spending Limit Plan Is Criticized as Elitist By Russ Loar
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : The Sleepy Anaheim of Old
EL MODENA : Man Dies in Van Fire; Freebasing Suspected By Lee Romney
San Clemente : Man Killed as He Tries to Dash Across Road By Lee Romney
MISSION VIEJO : Council OKs Building, Operation of Library By Frank Messina
Countywide : Municipal Judge Toohey Elevated to Superior Court By Ken Ellingwood
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Child Safety Event to Provide Fingerprinting
COSTA MESA : City Opposes Permit for Bar on Santa Isabel By Hope Hamashige
Countywide : IDs Available for Alzheimer's Victims
WESTMINSTER : Man Shot in Bar Brawl Dies; Suspect Arrested By Lee Romney
New Assemblyman Ackerman Is Hit of the Party : Legislature: Special election victor sworn in to cheers as 41st Republican in bitterly divided 80-member body. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Interested in Allen's Assembly Seat if She's Recalled By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Police Union Wants INS Agent at City Jail : Crime: Shootout between officer and twice-deported immigrant sparks request. U.S. official says plan is feasible. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Officials Seek Witnesses to Blaze
Journal to Cover City's Lighter Side
San Clemente Merchants Nervous in Wake of Shooting By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poisoning Case Leads to Tamale Steamer Ban By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Thomas Is Too Much for Angels : Baseball: White Sox slugger hits two-run homer in eighth off Percival, adds solo blast in ninth of 6-1 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNown Picks Up the Trail : College football: UCLA freshman quarterback fulfills a certain destiny with start against Oregon. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Gets Closer to Real Deal : Basketball: Player representatives vote, 25-2, to approve agreement. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What They've Done to Game Is a Crime By Jim Murray
Thirteen Proves to Be Unlucky for Dodgers : Baseball: After rallying from a 6-1 deficit, they miss chances and lose to Cubs, 7-6. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Positive Melrose Made a Difference By Shav Glick
Ducks' Kilger Determined to Wait on Deal By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Raiders Go All Out--Against Media Associated Press
Storr in Store for a Promotion? : Kings: Sent down after Fuhr trade last season, goalie now getting a shot at more prominent role. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Panthers Turn to Derrick Moore Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Losing Record, Winning Office By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Frazier Ready to Face Sun Devils Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Redshirt Option Is Open to Hicks By Steve Springer
King Takes Tyson Fight to Fox : Boxing: Bout on free TV Nov. 4 will go up against Bowe-Holyfield on pay-per-view. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Sorry, 'Husker Haters: Loss of Phillips Might Not Hurt By Gene Wojciechowski
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : A Vote to Keep Piazza at Catcher By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Carew's Daughter Hospitalized By John Weyler
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mariners Take Wild-Card Lead From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Deion Says He Favors Football By Bob Nightengale
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Braves Win Division Title Again From Associated Press
Just Preps
Area News : CENTRAL CITY By Eric Shepard
The Old School : They're a Vanishing Breed--High School Football Coaches in Their Sport for the Long Haul By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notable By George Dohrmann
Notable By Greg Sandoval
Graham's Well-Traveled Road Goes to Muir By Eric Shepard
Area News : WESTSIDE By George Dohrmann
Area News : SOUTH BAY By Houston Mitchell
Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY By Lonnie White
Son of Gulch Goes for $475,000 at Sale From Associated Press
DEL MAR : Desormeaux Looks to Future and Salvages Present Meeting By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAIRPLEX PARK : 251 Races, 19 Days Is a Fair Meeting By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bannister: Black Sprinters Have Anatomical Edge From Staff and Wire Reports
Percival Gets Tagged With the Angels' Loss : Baseball: Frank Thomas solves the reliever in the eighth inning and sparks the White Sox to a 6-1 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Hebert Full of Incentive Now By Robyn Norwood
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Likely to Miss Just a Few Games By Mike Digiovanna
He's Competing in a Family Way : David Parrish Plays Football and Baseball, Just Like His Dad By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' TENNIS : Dana Hills Doubles Up on Los Alamitos
Moherman Back in O.C. After Brief Stay in L.A. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Midweek Report : High School Football Update : Heat Was On but Foster Kept Cool
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Dr. Park Restoring Life to Ailing CLU Program By Irene Garcia
Fit for Kingsmen : Conditioning Makes the Offensive Line a Strength for Cal Lutheran By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radinsky Is Finally Back on Fast Track : Baseball: Now that the White Sox reliever from Simi Valley High has regained the pop on his fastball, his painstaking triumph over Hodgkin's disease seems complete. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pupich Puts Air Force First, Earns His Wings on Defense By Dana Haddad
PREP ROUNDUP : Hagan, La Habra Beat Brea in Water Polo
ANGEL NOTEBOOK : Carew's Daughter Battling an Unknown Blood Disorder By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White's Career Thrown for Loss Again
Bannister: Black Sprinters Have Anatomical Edge From Staff and Wire Reports
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