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What happened on September 15, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Exploring Wright's Fascination With Japanese Artwork By Steve Games, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Keaton's Sure Hand Guides 'Heroes' : Movie review: The actress-turned-director demonstrates empathy toward all sorts of human behavior in her first big-screen feature film. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Perfect,' 'Luck': Comedy Series, Science-Fiction Drama Shine By Howard Rosenberg
How's Life After Clint? Look at Frances Fisher's Schedule : Movies: The actress has been so busy with a TV series and film projects she barely has time to come up for air. By Laurie K. Schenden, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK Record Sale: Paul McCartney's hand-written lyrics... By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Duvall Soars in the Ordinary 'Stars Fell on Henrietta' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Coldblooded' Shoots for Laughs With Off-the-Cuff Surrealism By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Hackers': World of Hip Computer Nerds By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Lovelorn 'Angus' Tackles Heavy-Hearted School Days By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Low Aim of 'Mute Witness' Overshadows Nervy Style By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Reggae Movie' Plagued by a Lack of Memorable Music By Don Snowden, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Filmmaker Gives Transition 'Rave Review' : Movies: Director Jeff Seymour draws upon his grueling experience at the Gnu Theatre to make a low-budget comedy. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Fun' Aims to Make Sense of the Senseless By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Jazz Society Tabs Bellson for Honors By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Are You': Gripping Drama About the McCarthy Era By Scott Collins
JAZZ REVIEWS : No Generation Gap at Hollywood Bowl's 'Jazz Masters' By Bill Kohlhaase
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tarnation, Pram: Distinctive Styles With Familiar Sources By Richard Cromelin
JAZZ REVIEWS : Monk Group Shows Collective Spirit By Don Heckman
'Small Days' Looks at Job Problems By Scott Collins
Humor With More Force Than Bombs By F. Kathleen Foley
NOTE's 'Hunger' Doesn't Quite Satisfy By Scott Collins
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Leave the Sunset Strip Behind on Olvera's Historic Patio By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Splichals Ready to Unveil Their Fifth: Pinot Hollywood By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
National Video Rentals
Bennett Handpicks His Most Definitive Works : TONY BENNETT, "I Wanna Be Around . . . " \o7 Columbia\f7 *** 1/2 By Robert Hilburn
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Looking for a Hobby? Check Out These Videos By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roy Head, "Treat Her Right: The Best of Roy Head," Varese Sarabande. *** By Robert Hilburn
Dean Martin, "Great Gentlemen of Song," Capitol. ** 1/2 By Robert Hilburn
ART REVIEW : Capturing Multiculturalism in New Light By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Vision Comes Into Focus : Bowers Exhibits Works Celebrating 450-Year-Old Miracle of Guadalupe By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Presenter, Bowers Join to Push Ties By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roofing Woes at Newport Delay 'Goode' By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dark Shadows : Dachau Visit Provided the Impetus for Grim, Revised 'Cabaret' in Brea By Alan Eyerly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mozart Camerata Sets a Five-Program Season By Chris Pasles
Laughter Proves the Best Medicine for 'Invalid' : Theater review: Moliere's classic and classical comedy is a fine romp at Orange Coast College. Most of the cast revels in the fun. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
A Man and His Soldiers of Fortune By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Way! : Laguna's Hans Rey got a nickname by doing the impossible on his mountain bike. But he insists he's just a regular guy. By Barbie Ludovise, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Field of Dreams : Values. Ethics. Even gardening and breeding fish. Doesn't sound like public school, but it is. And it's an instant hit. By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With BMW's New 318ti, Less Is Not Less By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
THE GOODS : Baby Booty : A dizzying array of items make it hard to choose what's best for baby. But this guide could help you decide if you really need that bassinet. By Leila Cobo-hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : System Breaks the Net's Sound Barrier By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : It Won't Write but It Will Page By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Magazine Offers Conservatives a Forum By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Math and the Hunt for Patterns in Nature : NATURE'S NUMBERS: The Unreal Reality of Mathematics \o7 by Ian Stewart\f7 ; Basic Books $20, 176 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cardinal Mahony
Intelligence Agencies
Torrance Shooting
Heat Wave
Japan, Korea Relationship
Public Access to State Beaches
WICKET WEEKEND: When the national croquet championship... By Lynne Barnes
County Braces as It Readies Thousands of Layoff Notices : Government: Heightened security planned at clinics and hospitals. Desperate supervisors continue lobbying in Sacramento and Washington. Board OKs library tax. By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
7.2 Quake Hits Mexico, Causing Panic in Capital By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Receipts Indicate Chief Received Free Rooms in Las Vegas : LAPD: Hotel records prompted Police Commission to reprimand Williams after he denied accepting free lodgings. His attorney decries a campaign to discredit him. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7.2 Quake Hits Mexico, Causing Panic in Capital By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Halts Bombings in Bosnia : Balkans: Air strikes are suspended for three days. Attacks to resume if Serbs fail to pull heavy weapons away from Sarajevo. By Tracy Wilkinson and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : In Retrospect, Allen Era Was Doomed From Day 1 : Leadership: GOP rage over deal with Democrats never subsided. Her supporters say she didn't get a fair chance. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans Outline Medicare Rescue Plan : Congress: The elderly face premium hikes. Caps on payments to providers would provide most of the savings. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simpson Prosecution May Wrap Case Today
WAITING TO HELP: Valley residents who want to help victims... By David E. Brady, Robert Rector, T.W. Mcgarry and Steve Padilla
Allen Steps Down as Speaker; Freshman Setencich Gets Post : Assembly: The Cypress Republican quits after three stormy months. Her most loyal ally takes office the same way she did, with Democratic backing and criticism from their party. By Dan Morain and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Braces for Reaction to Layoff Notices By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP to Press Tax-Hike Bill That Targets Business, Poor : Budget: House legislation would raise total of $50 billion over 7 years. Protests could make passage difficult. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Welfare Plan Weakened to Gain Support By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Quits as Speaker; Setencich Gets Post : Assembly: Republican steps down after three months to fight recall. GOP successor defies his party to take job. By Dan Morain and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FBI Agents Called to Rebut Simpson Bloodstain Expert By Andrea Ford and Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Assails Mental Health Care in Prisons : Court: Appointment of 'special master' is ordered to oversee psychiatric reforms. State claims system has improved. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters Disrupt UC Regents Meeting : Education: Foes of system's affirmative action rollback repeatedly interrupt session. Chairman orders police to clear room. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
From the First, Allen's Days as Speaker Seemed Numbered By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Colleges Consider Limiting Affirmative Action By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reaction Mixed on Setencich Leap to Speakership : Assembly: Former pro basketball player is liked for disarmingly homespun manner. But Republicans fault him for defying GOP caucus, and some say he is too young for the job. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Prison Escape Earns an 'F'--and It Stands for Frisco By Patt Morrison
FBI's Ruby Ridge Snipers Defend Their Actions, Deny Overreaction : Hearing: Agent says two men were running for cabin when his partner fired shot that killed Vicki Weaver. Senators question rules of engagement. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLAND : Walesa's Unpopularity Spawns Spate of Presidential Hopefuls By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Guyana Cyanide Spill a Peril of Latest Alchemy : Process using poison is a popular way of squeezing gold out of marginal mines. Ecologists decry the trend. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : The Fine Line Between Success, Failure : Bosnia: NATO appears to have scored several victories. But the war is not over yet. By Art Pine and Tracy Wilkinson and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FOCUS ON THE BALKANS : Despite Displays of Plenty, Serbians Pay a Hidden Price for War By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Women's Forum Reveals China's Defensiveness By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex-Orientation References Cut in Deference to Vatican, Muslims By Rone Tempest
Ill-Fated Balloonists Shared Passion for Flying : Belarus: U.S. demands explanation for fatal downing, which official says may not have been accident. Four other Americans were detained. By Marlene Cimons and Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia Probing Embassy Attack as Terrorist Act By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel Won't Probe Entry on Gramm in Packwood Diary From Associated Press
Jury Wastes Little Time Acting in Slaying Case Associated Press
Oregon Voters Given Chance to Select Packwood Successor From Associated Press
Mexico City Quake Readiness Includes Alarm System : Temblor: Warning sounded 50 seconds before ground started to shake. Lessons of deadly '85 tremor have been well-learned. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Wants Elderly to Be More Active Associated Press
Sen. Frist, Acting as Dr. Frist, Aids Collapsed Man From Associated Press
Federal Judge Won't Step Down From Oklahoma Blast Case, Selects Trial Site : Courts: Decision to hold proceedings in Lawton, about 100 miles away, draws protest from defense lawyers, who say it's not far enough. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kasparov, Anand Draw Again By Jack Peters
Garment Industry Bill Advances From a Times Staff Writer
Firm Blamed for Bogus Telegrams to Congress Associated Press
Balky Satellite Returned to Shuttle Hold From Associated Press
Hispanic Heritage Month Associated Press
Kevorkian Uses Props to Parody His Prosecution From Associated Press
Ralph Kent Cooke; Horse Racing Executive
Channon Phipps; Barred From School in '80s Because of HIV From a Times Staff Writer
Rev. Mother Gayatri Devi; Leader of Order Rooted in Hinduism By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leon Adams, 90; Writer, Wine Institute Founder By Dan Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Who Survived Shooting Dies in Crash Associated Press
Welfare Reform Nears OK as Child Care Is Bolstered : Legislation: Dole appeases moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats. He adds more money for recipients who are forced to work. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer Makes Obscene Gesture to Executioner Associated Press
DORIS ALLEN OUT AS SPEAKER : Some Constituents Fear Loss of Clout : Reaction: There's a mix of sadness and relief. Two Cypress council members can relate to Allen. By Shelby Grad and Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : In McMartin Case, County Paid Financially Troubled Juror : Trial: Judge says his decision kept the panel intact and saved millions of dollars. But some experts think helping Simpson juror would make her favor prosecution. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : In McMartin Case, County Paid Financially Troubled Juror : Trial: Judge says move kept panel intact. Ito apparently makes similar decision, even though some experts think helping juror would make her favor prosecution. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Constant Surprises Keep Heat on Media By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
DORIS ALLEN OUT AS SPEAKER : With Leadership Post Lost, Allen Will Be Hard-Pressed to Keep Seat : Recall: She says she can concentrate on defending herself now, but most observers say she won't have the clout to raise money she'll need to beat effort to oust her. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
DORIS ALLEN OUT AS SPEAKER : Reaction Mixed on Setencich Leap to Speakership : Assembly: Former pro basketball player is liked for disarmingly homespun manner. But Republicans fault him for defying GOP caucus, and some say he is too young for the job. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hurricane Marilyn Menaces Islands in Eastern Caribbean From Associated Press
En Route to Africa, Pontiff Appeals for Nuclear Test Ban From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Blue-Chip Stocks Close at 4,801.80, Setting Record : Markets: Growth of retail sales is lower than expected, bringing hope that Fed will again lower interest rates. From Times Wire Services
Disney, Union Negotiators Reportedly Far From Accord : Labor: Contract is scheduled to end today. Workers will stay on job as talks continue on pay raises, uniforms, seniority. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Zooms to Record 4,801.80 as Yields Plunge : Markets: August retail sales are slower than expected, bringing hope that Fed will again lower interest rates. From Times Staff and Wire Services
COMPANY TOWN : A New Kind of Game : Defense Software Firm Turns to Multimedia By Amy Harmon
Apple Says Product Shortage Will Hurt Quarterly Earnings : Computers: Company unable to keep up with consumer demand. It also is recalling new PC because of fire concern. From Times staff and wire reports
L.A. Gear Plans Store Closures, Layoffs in Bid to Slash Costs : Apparel: Athletic-shoe maker will cut 160 jobs. Firm's restructuring also includes hiring former Nike executive. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Weighs Moves to Slow Mergers : Media: Administration fears further consolidation will diminish competition. Government may challenge recent deals. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Shut Garment Shop, Fine Its Owner : Labor: Operator of M.P. Sportswear in Santa Ana, facing penalties of more than $87,000, says workers were paid by piece. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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International \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Eurotunnel Suspends Interest Payments : Finance: Anglo-French firm seeks governments' help. It faults duty-free profits enjoyed by ferries. From Reuters
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Business Week Challenging Court Order Barring Article : Media: Magazine was forced to pull story on P & G's lawsuit against Bankers Trust. From Reuters
MobileMedia to Acquire Paging Network : Telecom: The purchase of MobileComm for $945 million is the largest deal of its kind in the industry. From Associated Press
Economy Sluggish Despite Modest Gains : Reports: Consumer spending is up slightly. But rise in unemployment claims tempers results. From Associated Press
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Nordstrom to Offer Mammograms: If a breast cancer... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Japan Reports 1,408 Bankruptcies in August : Economy: Private firm says number is highest in 10 years. Debt soared 65.9% from a year ago. From Reuters
Seaweed Treatment an Alternative to Insulin Injections? \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Internet Hype Gives New Life to Quarterdeck Stock By Tom Petruno
Rheem Ordered to Pay Burn Victim's Family: A jury ordered... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Hershey Introduces Reduced-Fat Chips: Hershey Foods Corp... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Hearing Aid Maker's Stocks Jump: Oticon Holding A/S shares... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
COMPANY TOWN : Turner Board 'On Call' for Meeting on Merger : Media: Proposed deal with Time Warner could be announced Monday. Sources say key sticking points apparently resolved. By Sallie Hofmeister
COMPANY TOWN : Exec Leaves CAA for Top MCA Post : Entertainment: Sandy Climan had been expected to follow Ovitz to Disney. Instead, he'll devise strategy for Seagram firm. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Company Town
COMPANY TOWN : Griffin Entertainment Appoints Senior VP
COMPANY TOWN : Lew Wasserman to Be Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Company Town By James Bates
COMPANY TOWN : IndeNet Moves Toward Digital Delivery System : Technology: The electronic transmission of television shows and commercials will result in lower distribution costs. By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cerplex to Cut Back, Set Up $22-Million Hedge By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frozen Yogurt Maker Agrees to Amend Labels : Consumers: Oregon firm settles D.A. suit by dropping nonfat claim and filling cartons to full pint. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluor Daniel to Help Install Fiber Optic Cable in Mexico
Comprehensive Care Corp. Loses $11.5 Million
Hughes Identification Devices Inc: The Tustin division is...
Sync Research Inc.: The Irvine computer networking...
Fidelity National Financial Inc.: The Irvine title insurer...
Hoffman Bros. Packing Co. Inc.: Newport Beach entrepreneur...
The Admar Group Inc.: The Santa Ana managed health-care...
Designer Connects With His High-Tech Softball Bat : Entrepreneur: Ray DeMarini finds a growing market for his innovative aluminum slugger, which features an enlarged sweet spot. Customers pay up to $299.95 for a custom model. By William Mccall, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Questions and Answers About Your Commute : Interchange Work Causes Some Slowing By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No realtor needed, though: We came upon a "Pin Art... By Steve Harvey
Headlong Rush on Quake Authority : It's too soon for approval of Quackenbush plan
Obituaries
GOVERNMENT WATCH : Bonds and Public Faith
A Not So Stealthy Meeting
Gramm 'Repair' on Police Funds : Senator works for huge cuts in law that is putting more cops on the street
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Reaping What Voters Sowed : The legacy of term limits is a Legislature working harder at politics than governance. By Charles R. Kesler, \o7 Charles R. Kesler is an associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. and \f7
Dinosaurs 3, Ratepayers 0 : Utilities: The PUC is siding with the Big Three generators instead of insisting on a restructuring. By Peter Navarro, \o7 Peter Navarro is a professor of economics and public policy at UC Irvine and author of "The Dimming of America: The Real Cost of Regulatory Failure" (Ballinger, 1984.) and \f7
Save the Minks and Our Taxes : Animals: Congress is spending $2 million a year to promote fur sales overseas. Why? By Beatrice Arthur, \o7 Beatrice Arthur, known for her roles in TV's "The Golden Girls" and "Maude," is a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. and \f7
Pigs in a Pokey : Animal Control Officers Remove Pot-Bellies That Had Run of a House By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vandalism Also Leaves Its Mark on Students : Schools: Repairs after a third break-in at Monlux Elementary may cut into education funds. Some pupils are fearful. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Time to Reap and to Sow for Local Farms : Agriculture: There's no rest in Ventura County, where three crops a year are coaxed from the soil. Peppers are harvested as parsley is planted. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners Urge City to Reject Church Project By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel to Clarify New Minority Policy : Rules: Community college board seeks to change affirmative action guidelines to benefit historically underrepresented groups. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Program Shows Computers Are Teacher-Friendly By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fugitive Convicted of Attempted Murder : Courts: While authorities continue search for courthouse escapee, jurors find him guilty of stabbing a co-worker 25 times. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Landscaping at School Serves Dual Purpose By Kelly David
Cities, Groups Offer Funds to Libraries By Eric Wahlgren
Academy Formed to Educate New Leaders By Kelly David
SIMI VALLEY : Library Celebrates Constitution Week By Kelly David
SIMI VALLEY/OAK PARK : Park Rangers to Start Carrying Firearms By Stephanie Brommer and Joanna Miller
THOUSAND OAKS : Attorney Arraigned on Theft Charges By Andrew D. Blechman
OXNARD : Participant Hails Women's Conference By Miguel Bustillo
VENTURA : Man Found Dead Near Freeway Ramp By Andrew D. Blechman
Sunland : Former Officer Pleads No Contest in Sex Case By Susan Steinberg
Valleywide : Revocation of Taxi Franchise Uncertain By Hugo Martin
Tarzana : Suspect Arrested in Mafia Sting Released By Nicholas Riccardi
Panorama City : 2 Charged With Car Repair Fraud By Tim May
Hidden Hills : Aspiring Doctor, 17, Experiences Oxford By David E. Brady
Woodland Hills : Nature Trail Opens for Wheelchairs By Frank Manning
Riders Quizzed on Trolley Service By Nick Green
VENTURA : Farmers Pledge Loan to Fight 2 Measures By Kenneth R. Weiss
OXNARD : Las Fiestas Patrias Set at College Park By Andrew D. Blechman
Reseda : Transient Dies After Stabbing By Frank Manning
Sunland : Grant Boosts Aquatic Therapy for Disabled By Tim May
90-Year-Old Man Accused of Trying to Strangle Wife, 86 By Christina Lima and Andrew Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Usefulness of $298,000 Grant to Bolster Disaster Counseling Is Questioned : La Conchita: Program has been helping slide victims. But Supervisor Flynn would spend money elsewhere. By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hearings Planned on Bill Barring Elsmere Land Swap By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 SAT Scores
Embattled Board Hires Law Firm : Complaints: The Castaic Lake Water Agency seeks legal advice on allegations of a conflict involving four officials. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Marian Knox Bechtelheimer; Oldest Twin in U.S.
For Rep. Moorhead, Letting States Set Speed Limits Is the Ticket By Marc Lacey and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
Lopez Canyon Dump Given Another Year : Landfills: City panel approves permit to allow Lake View Terrace facility to operate into 1997. An appeal is expected. By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Fire Causes $60,000 in Damage By Christina Lima
Homeless Globetrotters : Cricket Team From Downtown Camp Headed for Britain By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warner Bros. Project Gains Panel's Support : Development: Burbank planners approve the 20-year studio expansion plan, with some major revisions. By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisor Cleared of Influence Peddling : Courts: Appeals panel rules Antonovich call to judge was not improper, voiding $1.2-million judgment that might have cost taxpayers. By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reinforcement of City Hall Is Halted for Cost Study By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eastin Seeks Separate L.A. District for LEARN Program By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Critics Question Hiring of Lobbyist : Ethics: City attorney is reviewing documents relating to employment of Webster Hubbell last year. He was a fraud probe target at the time. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Audit Says Rent on Firehouse Was Due City : Finance: Nonprofit organization headed by ex-Chief Manning improperly banked tens of thousands of dollars in filming fees, city controller says. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Medicare Waiver Seen as Key to Cure for County Health System By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : Targeting Scavenger Hunters : Long Beach's best intentions are being trashed as neighbors of a recycling center complain that it draws transients and criminals. By John Cox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eight Ball and Omelets : CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Toll Roads Gain Toehold in Southland, Critics Fear 'Highway Robbery' : CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Officer Investigated in Homicide : Police: The detective already was suspected of soliciting a bribe to prevent prosecution of a case. From a Times Staff Writer
USC Officials Unveiling Campaign to Raise $1 Billion by 2000 : Education: Effort has already begun, with a $120-million gift from Walter Annenberg. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Homeless Cricket Team Hits the Road--to Britain : Sports: After being designated 'goodwill ambassadors' and solving last-minute snafu with parole board, players from L.A. camp embark on 10-day tour of England. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Suspended, Trustee to Run Janitors' Union Local
Supervisors Delay Action on Plan to Sell Court Records
Half a World Away, They Find That Women's Struggles Are Universal : For seven Latinas, a global women's conference in Beijing was a mixture of the new and familiar. By Leila Cobo Hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 SAT Scores
Central Los Angeles : Fund Cuts Hit Drug Treatment Program
Central Los Angeles : SMELLY ALGAE
Westside : MOLESTATION CASE
Westside : NO MIAMI BEACH
San Fernando Valley : CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR
San Fernando Valley : SCHOOL HIT
San Gabriel Valley : SWEET DEAL
South Bay : LOW TIDE FOR LABOR
San Fernando Valley : Roundup Takes Care of a Porker Problem
A Walk on the Mild Side By Al Martinez
San Gabriel Valley : Group Seeks to Block Vote on Card Clubs
Westside : Muralist Cronk Gets Public Service Award
Southeast / Long Beach : Church, Pastor Part Ways After Vote
South Bay : Body Found in Burning Car
Making the Philosophical Leap From Diversity to Ethics By Dana Parsons
Riding to the Rescue : County Firefighters Free Horse Trapped in Narrow Ravine By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Detective Is Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting $3,000 Bribe : Police: The 10-year veteran offered to prevent prosecution of a domestic violence case in exchange for the money, authorities say. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refinery Employees Recall Brea Slaying as Peer's Trial Starts By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Months of Harassment End in 2 Teens' Arrests : Crime: Undercover police catch 17-year-olds throwing pennies at a Latina housekeeper waiting for bus. Hot coffee, rocks and racial slurs also were allegedly hurled since April. Hate crime charges considered. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline Today for Legislature on Recovery Bill By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ADULTS ONLY: "Showgirls," the first NC-17 picture from a... By Barbie Ludovise. and Greg Hernandez and Frank Messina and Jan Herman
DANA POINT : City Council Nixes Controversial 151-Unit Condo Project By Julie Fate Sullivan
Q & A
SEAL BEACH : Fishout Targets Shoreline Stingrays By Russ Loar
COSTA MESA : OCC Will Scale Down Homecoming Celebration By Hope Hamashige
LOS ALAMITOS : City Commission Applicants List Ideas By Deborah Sullivan
COSTA MESA : Water Officials Reject Residency Requirement By Hope Hamashige
MISSION VIEJO : City Gets Apology for Late Garbage Pickups By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : High School Night Classes Considered By Jeff Bean
FULLERTON : Pair's Meal Ministry Delivers Hope By Mimi Ko Cruz
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Doctors' Rounds on Horseback
Countywide : 4 Cities Renew Anti-Gang Program By Shelby Grad
SANTA ANA : Condo Fire Quelled After Being Seen by Passing Firefighters By Jeff Kass
ORANGE : Villa Santiago Tenants Get Relocation Update By Lesley Wright
ANAHEIM : Sex-Oriented Business Regulations Clarified By Alan Eyerly
ANAHEIM : City Leaders to Serve as Waiters at Benefit Gala
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Electrician Arrested on Phone Fraud Charges By Lee Romney
Group Refuses Santa Ana's Bid to Cut Occupancy By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Fleeing Scene Shot After Trying to Run Over Police : Crime: Garden Grove officers answering disturbance call then chase the slightly wounded man into Anaheim, where he is eventually captured. No officers are injured. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Group's Queries Fielded by Mittermeier By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Co-Owner of Cafe in Newport Dies
3 Youths Arrested in Irvine Stabbing
Service Is Planned for O.C. Couple Killed in Air Crash By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested at Meth Lab; Child Taken Away
Homeless Shelters Awarded State Grants
Officers Seize Drugs Valued at $476,000, Make 4 Arrests
SPORTS
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Share and Share Alike? Not Jones By Bill Plaschke
Oh, My! O'Malley Is Perfect By Mike Downey
Tate Coming Into His Own : Hydroplanes: Powerboat racer is fast escaping Hanauer's shadow and on the verge of his third national title. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starting (or Not) From Scratch : USC Tailback Walters Lost His Job to Green and Will Do Whatever It Takes to Get It Back By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eli's Not Coming : Former BYU Lineman Herring Has the Ability to Play in NFL, but It's Never on Sunday for This Mormon By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schofield Jumps Back Into Fray : Veteran Shortstop Pleased to Fill In for Injured DiSarcina in Stretch Drive By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Potential for a Rerun : David Vickers Could Surpass Brother, Who Gave Up Football for Church By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans Know, What Can Go Wrong Will By Mike Penner
Kendall, Lowery Share First-Round Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
Kendall, Lowery Share First-Round Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
Don't Fool Around With Cal's Streak By Tim Kawakami
Dolphins' Bandwagon Apparently Picks Up a Load in L.A. By Larry Stewart
Tyson Free on Fox May Be Costly to TVKO By Larry Stewart
Services Set for Arizona's Damon Terrell
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Kansas Runs Hot, Cold in Beating TCU \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ermolenko's Absence Leaves Title Up for Grabs By Shav Glick
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Kansas Runs Hot, Cold in Beating TCU \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Otton-Wachholtz Rotation Will Continue By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Abdul-Jabbar Improving and May Play By Steve Springer
Savanna's Shine Sets a Record in 27-0 Victory By Mike Wojciechowski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Owners Don't Have Clear Plan \o7 Associated Press\f7
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pettitte Hot and Cool for Yankees From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Astros Squander a Big Chance From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Playoff Strips Sold Wednesday By Dave Mckibben
Villa Park's Stremick Takes Charge By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Ensures Laguna Hills' Victory By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ayala Runs Down Esperanza : Prep football: Aztecs struggle early, rally late, but comeback falls short in 21-17 loss to Division III team from Chino Hills. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : New Jersey Wants Yankees \o7 Associated Press\f7
Westminster Able to Hold Off Costa Mesa
Garcia, Robinson Lead Santa Ana Past Millikan
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Bengals' Wilkinson Pleads Innocent to Punching His Pregnant Girlfriend \o7 Associated Press\f7
Troy Takes Early Lead, but Can't Hang On By Michael Lazarus
Gonzalez Rushes for 151 Yards in Estancia Victory
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Dent Feels Great to Be Back With Bears \o7 Associated Press\f7
Food for Thought : Agoura's Young Quarterback Receives Dinner-Table Advice From Rival, Seasoned Players By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ass'ad Finds Little to Like in 3-0 Defeat By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Legs Give CSUN, Strametz Fresh Start : Cross-country: With extra scholarship money, Matador men feel more competitive than at any time during first five years in Division I. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide Receiver Perry Plans to Return to Mater Dei By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Zinck Shows He Has the Mettle for Kennedy By Michael Lazarus Darin Esper..Bd: Times Staff Writer
High School Football Roundup By Chris Bresnahan
Santa Ana Valley Does the Trick to Beat Kennedy By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Washington Can't Put Off the Inevitable Los Alamitos Victory By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard-Westlake Serves Up Another Victory : Volleyball: Wolverine girls add to their earlier successes in tournaments by sweeping Royal out of the way, 15-7, 15-8, 15-11. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sophomore Track Star Transfers to Crescenta Valley
GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Chatsworth Picks Up Right Where It Left Off
Taft Alum Cornell Shows Olympic Teammates Her Bat Speed
Sonora's Line Finally Wears Santiago Down By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP ROUNDUP : Villa Park's Rout Gives Coach His 400th Water Polo Victory
PREP NOTEBOOK : Volleyball Teams to Get a Look at Outside Competition By Wendy Witherspoon
FAIRPLEX : Toscano, Imallzealedup Beat Heat By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Sale Might Be Final Today By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Water Polo Team Trying to Rebound From Poor Season By Jason Reid
Goalkeeper Bennett Has More of a Voice in Chapman Soccer By Martin Beck
Prep Notebook By Matt Farmer
Prep Notebook By Paul Mcleod
ROUNDUP : Revitalized Mission Remains Red Hot With 6-0 Win
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Two Enter Camp by the Back Door By Robyn Norwood
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