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What happened on September 20, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man Arrested as Part of 2-Year Probe of Mexican Mafia
Police, Firefighters to Be Honored
Coach Charged With Molesting Stepdaughter : Crime: Corona del Mar official is arrested after victim helps officers tape conversations. Abuses occurred over four years, investigators say. TINA NGUYEN and SUSAN MARQUEZ-OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southeast / Long Beach
OXNARD : Supervisors Appeal to Nestle Over Jobs CARLOS V. LOZANO
South Bay
Valleywide : City Reports Address Quake Readiness KAY HWANGBO
GLENDALE / BURBANK : Glendale Board OKs Bond Survey : Education: Study will determine whether residents back $100-million issue for repairs at 30 schools. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Armed Robber Takes Cash From Bakery SCOTT HADLY
Calabasas : City Ponders Appeal of Annexation Ruling FRANK MANNING
Board OKs Talks on New High School Campus : Education: Thousands of students now bused to the Valley would be able to attend classes at the Temple-Beaudry facility. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Westside
VENTURA : Council OKs Pact for Trolley Service TRACY WILSON
Mother, Daughter Injured in Crash
San Gabriel Valley
Central Los Angeles : Art and Billboards Meet to Tout Artists
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspective on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
Mining Project Would Impact Air Quality CARLOS V. LOZANO
Bipartisanism Advances the Reform of Welfare : Senate crafts a kinder bill than the House version
Don't Rush Medicare Overhaul Debate : Solid ideas, not sleight of hand, are needed as Congress seeks to cut cost of crucial program
Law Sought to Prohibit Forest Dump : Environment: Federal representatives seek a national measure to forever block Elsmere Canyon proposal. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Names 2 O.C. Residents to State Panels
Obituaries
Keeper of the Clues : Ellen Dickson Is Guardian of Grim Evidence in San Fernando TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Human Relations Panel Is Granted County Funding : Budget: The commission wins praise during hearings, and the Board of Supervisors agrees that its efforts against discrimination and intolerance are still needed. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Boys Honored for Lifesaving Roles TRACY WILSON
SIMI VALLEY : Complex for Seniors on Planners' Agenda JOANNA M. MILLER
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : 60 Years Later, the Volcano of People Is Still Erupting in Los Angeles ROBERT A. JONES
Central Los Angeles
Retired L.A. Police Officer Held After Gunfire at Home
Countywide : Mittermeier Discusses O.C. Recovery Plan SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
Pete Wilson
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : Readers Respond
Lockyer's Legislation
Robbers Get Away in 2 More Bank Heists SCOTT HADLY
GARDEN GROVE : Registration Starts for Senior Games
Artistic Lessons Emerge Out of Recycled Scrap CATHERINE SAILLANT
Mission Viejo Branches Into Library Business : Government: City gets OK to break from county system, build and run its own $6-million, state-of-the-art facility. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TUSTIN : Photo of Shooting Suspect Circulated
Glendale Man Slain Outside Market
Van Nuys : Valley College Grant to Aid Latino Students DOUGLAS ALGER
COSTA MESA : Park Planners to Get Report by Biologist HOPE HAMASHIGE
AMC Drops Curtain on Theater Plan : Growth: The operator fears a glut of cinemas in the area. Ventura officials step up their effort to bring a movie house downtown. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studio City : Firefighters Free Deer Trapped in Fence NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Westside : New Flight Path Weighed for Airport
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Elite Police Unit Counters Gang Violence JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renovation at Marketplace in Homestretch JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Police Chief Honors Citizen Graduates LEE ROMNEY
Council Debates Bond to Help Developer Purchase Pavilion Apartments : Financing: The proposal by R&B Realty Group also would modernize the facility along with two other aging complexes. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast / Long Beach : 'Berlin Wall' Out, Transit Route In
San Fernando Valley : New Math Eludes Governor's Wife
NEWPORT BEACH : Storyteller Wows Tots at Library ENRIQUE LAVIN
Amendment Keeps County in Control of Welfare : Reform: Supervisor Flynn calls it 'a major coup' after approval by the U.S. Senate. But the provision still faces a committee review. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commissioners Confirmed After Grilling on Affirmative Action : Government: City Council members give 'litmus test' to candidates. But one official calls proceedings on the issue 'an inquisition.' JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanks for Everything, Bob Packwood : Fade in to politics as usual. But by the time the end credits roll, the harassment/ bribery saga has made a convert. ANGELA SUH, Angela Suh is a student at UC Riverside.
Westside
When Violence Is Everywhere PATT MORRISON
School Trustees Extend Contract for Simi Valley Superintendent : Education: Despite some objections, board members vote 3 to 2 to retain Mary Beth Wolford. Members are divided on the district's goals. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Marijuana Shipment Leads to Man's Arrest SCOTT HADLY
Firm Specializing in Enemas Faces Suit PAUL ELIAS
Canoga Park : Assault Investigation Leads to Pipe Bomb FRANK WILLIAMS
DANA POINT : Permit Parking Law Rejected by City Council JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Riordan Asia Trip
Chief's Claim Draws Council Criticism : LAPD: Williams should drop $10-million action against the city or resign, several members say. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Explosion Cuts Power to Police Station SCOTT HADLY
Religious Freedom
Snowbirds to Fly In for Mugu Air Spectacle ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arrests Expected in Girl's Death JEFF LEEDS and EALENA CALLENDER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Keeper of the Clues : Ellen Dickson Is Guardian of Grim Evidence in San Fernando TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Pharmacists Planning Protest ERIC WAHLGREN
Judge Postpones Trial of 9 Defendants in Sweatshop Case
Governor's Wife Takes CSUN Tour : Education: Gayle Wilson observes teacher-training program. About 75 stage a protest over her husband's policies. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : Crisis in the Care Zone : San Gabriel Valley facility has struggled to survive and grow. Now, with the county system in trouble, it braces for another challenge. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : Carjacking Suspect Injured in Crash
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Slain Liquor Store Owner Leaves Wife, 2 Sons LEE ROMNEY
Mission Hills : Taking the Pulse of a Healthier Life DAVID E. BRADY
The Sky Isn't Falling on Judaism : Religion: Throughout history, attempts to annihilate Jews have failed. It's time we accepted that we are here to stay. MICHAEL GOTLIEB, Michael Gotlieb is the rabbi of Kehillat Ma'arav in Santa Monica.
Charles E. Beane; Former Air Force Captain
San Gabriel Valley : Funds Sought to Preserve Historic Mill
Homeless Shelter
SANTA ANA : Latino Food Market Unexpectedly Rejected JEFF KASS
Pull Together to Stop This Gang Epidemic GUS FRIAS, Gus Frias is a member of the Los Angeles County Interagency Gang Task Force.
Board OKs Talks on New High School Campus : Education: Officials vote to begin talks with a Japanese contractor for Temple-Beaudry facility. But some criticize firm over alleged scandal abroad and mistreatment of U.S. workers. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
MOORPARK : City May Seek $70,000 for Disaster Center SCOTT HADLY
TUSTIN : Panel to Study Changes in Irvine Co. Proposal JOHN POPE
Obituaries
Task Force Solves 33 Murders : Crime: FBI agents and LAPD detectives team up to make a dent in unsolved homicides in the South Bureau. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : INS to Process Forms at Local Session SCOTT HADLY
Making a Stink : Activists Assail Zoo's Campaign Against Skunks BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judges Told of Spousal Abuse Signals : Seminar: In first workshop on domestic violence, 110 Municipal Court jurists are challenged to rethink their views. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Rocketeer Starts a Countdown : Government: After an address by boy, 12, City Council votes to write an ordinance permitting the hobby inside city limits. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Part Coffee, One Part Soda, Mix in Some Marketing Muscle . . . : Starbucks and Pepsi test Mazagran, their new 'sparkling' coffee, on Westside consumers. IAN JAMES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 4 Officers Probed in Investment Scam PAUL ELIAS
Retired Officer Surrenders in Gun Incident
Gang Violence: No Safe Place : Cypress Park killing of child, 3, is symptomatic of a cancer that afflicts much of the region
Televised Trials and Simpson Case
Judge Dismisses Juror in Double-Murder Case : Trial: Accosted by reporter, he is replaced. Taiwanese defendant is accused of killing husband's mistress, baby. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE UNABOMBER : Heed the Message, Not the Messenger : Living in a complex world without control can seed hatred so deep that violence may seem the only recourse. KIRKPATRICK SALE, Kirkpatrick Sale is the author of eight books, the most recent being "Rebels Against the Future: The Luddites and Their War on the Industrial Revolution--Lessons for the Computer Age" (Addison-Wesley, 1995). and
Two Valley Men Arrested in Sex Assault on Corpses : Crime: Phares Gonzales and Brandon Christopher held on suspicion of burglary at Hollywood Hills mortuary. FRANK B.WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casino Owner's Hilltop Housing Project Approved FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moving to Adjourn : Council Regular Hangs Up Haranguing to Retire DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Going Their Own Way
Council Weighs Merits of Village West Project : Growth: Proposal to build 208 duplex townhomes and 143 detached homes near Ormond Beach draws as many supporters as critics. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Emergency Action Taken to Control Gas SHELBY GRAD
Countywide : Activists Protest UCI Animal Research MARTIN MILLER
Diversity, Reform Goals Should Be Maintained, LAPD Chief Says JODI WILGOREN
ORANGE : Repairs to Be Made at Railroad Crossings LESLEY WRIGHT
San Fernando Valley
ANAHEIM : Local Advisory Panel Vote Deemed Valid ALAN EYERLY
Is Merrill Lynch the Golden Sheep, Waiting to Get Fleeced? DANA PARSONS
Colleges : Campus scene : FULLERTON / University Landscape Manager Honored
Independent Probe Urged in Incident Involving Deputies CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : CSUF Head Stresses Need for Diversity MIMI KO CRUZ
NEWS
Hijacking Takes Iranians to Israel : Mideast: Jet from Tehran with more than 170 passengers lands at desert base after running low on fuel. Armed flight attendant and five passengers seek asylum. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Agent Says He's Ruby Ridge Scapegoat : Hearing: Official who led siege claims the bureau engaged in damage control over killing of wife. Testimony comes as four more take 5th Amendment. RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Popcorn King Orville Redenbacher Dies : Snack foods: Man who spent decades developing the perfect type of seed drowns in a spa after suffering a heart attack. He was 88. MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Douglass Cater; Journalist, Presidential Aide
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Spy World Where Brains Count and Good Guys Win : SLEEPER SPY by William Safire ; Random House $24, 480 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Fathers Kill : They're depressed, alone. They feel financially strapped. And, increasingly, a warped sense of family values pushes them over the edge. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : The Tests of Time : IQ Tests Only Measure a Child's Academic Abilities at That Moment DR. PAUL GABRIEL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS; Dr. Paul Gabriel is professor of clinical psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine
Two Youths Banished to Island May Be Given Prison Sentence DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. STORIES : Ready for That Close-Up, Mr. DeMille ROB A. CAMPBELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Lawyers Say Vannatter Lied on Stand : Trial: Defense calls FBI agent, mob informants. At issue is whether defendant was a suspect at time of warrantless search. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Said to Scrap Plan That Gives Retirees Health Benefits : Reform: House Medicare proposal would have had government subsidize firms. But businesses feared voluntary program might in time become mandatory. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Supervisors Agree to Clarify Budget Document : Government: Board unanimously votes to give more information on expenditures and spending trends. Officials hope change will increase public participation. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel OKs Plan to Transfer Ward Valley Site From a Times Staff Writer
Conferees Vote to Keep NEA, Cut Funding Reuters
Memorial for Rev. Devi
'90s FAMILY : Recalling the Joy, Reflecting on the Pain THOMAS CURWEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. to Tackle Image Problem on Wall Street DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Campaign Finance Chief Resigns : Politics: Debt estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars. Another adviser loses much of his authority, and more changes are expected. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Favors Needle Swaps for Drug Addicts From a Times Staff Writer
Draw Follows First Real Battle Jack Peters
Poultry Labeling Defeated : Food: Opponents in Senate block enforcement of guidelines for fresh and frozen chicken. The rule was sought by California farmers and consumer watchdogs. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Harrier Jet Crashes Associated Press
FBI Praises Newspapers for Printing Unabomber's Tract : Journalism: Publication by New York Times and Washington Post may help crack case, agency says. But some news media ethicists condemn the decision. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Death Toll Hits 91 From Killer Storm From Times Wire Reports
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Layoffs Expected to Slow but Not Stop Economic Rebound : Recovery: Analysts say cuts could hurt region's strong retail sales, modest real estate gains and low jobless rate. But other business sectors should overcome setback. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
House Rejects Effort to Shrink Park System JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Hikes Taxes, Weighs Hospitals' Fate JOSH MEYER and JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Blueprint for the Way Things Ought to Be Robin Abcarian
Panel Votes for Oil Drilling in Wildlife Refuge From Associated Press
Senate Approves Shifting Control of Welfare to States : Reform: Bill that would end 60 years of federal policy is cleared in bipartisan 87-12 vote. It limits eligibility to 5 years and requires recipients to work after 2 years of aid. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michigan Pileup Kills 4 Associated Press
Plan Giving Firms Easier Access to Pension Funds Gains : Budget: GOP-led House committee backs lifting curbs, cutting taxes for withdrawals. But critics see proposal as a threat to retirement income. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonds' Defeat Hurts Building of O.C. Schools DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : U.S. Apologizes for Alleged Rape of Girl From Times Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Out of One Closet--and Into Another : For East European gays, communism's end has brought new freedom and fears. Both homophobia and homosexuality are more openly expressed. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich to New York: I'm Sorry From Times Wire Services
TV Networks' Handling of Violence Praised by Study : Entertainment: Most shows are responsible, UCLA analysis says. But children's programs are criticized. DANIEL HOWARD CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raids Conducted in UCI Probe : Investigation: Agents swarm homes, offices of three doctors in fertility clinic scandal, seizing records. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Years Given Man Who Was Charged in Disaster Associated Press
Health Czar Races Clock to Save County's System JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slow Night, but the Food Looked Good BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chance to Vote Fails to Galvanize Guatemalans : Central America: Despite peace talks and truce vow, fewer than expected have registered for coming elections. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Powell's Centrist Views Find Favor Among Republicans JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Calls for $182 Billion in Medicaid Cuts : Entitlements: House proposal would replace program with direct block grants to states, who would have broad powers on eligibility and care. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : It's Emotional Intelligence That Counts LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
70 in the Fast Lane : Tony Curtis, in O.C. for Benefit, Says He Doesn't Allow Age to Cramp His Style DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Court Godfather Pulls the Plug BILL BOYARSKY
Sen. Hurtt's Son Wrecks State Car on Pleasure Trip ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL ISSUES : Dallas Divided Over Plan for Housing Project in Affluent Area : Design for 75 garden apartments is seen as a model for nation. But the answer to a bias lawsuit brings another legal action from neighbors. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnians, Croats Will Halt Assault on Serbs, U.S. Says : Balkans: Combined offensive nears rebel stronghold. But it is jeopardizing Washington-brokered peace plan. TRACY WILKINSON and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doctors' Papers Seized in Fertility Clinic Probe : Investigation: Local, state and U.S. officials raid offices and two homes of former UC Irvine specialists. Lawyers for the physicians say action was unwarranted. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Suit by Heidi's Frogen Yozurt Founder Settled : Courts: Health promoter sought damages from buyer of her firm, which was in bankruptcy. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Construction of Homes Up Slightly in August From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Recover After Early Rout; Yields Fall From Times Wire Services
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Outpaces U.S. in Employment Growth : Outlook: UCLA Business Forecast says that contrary to popular perception, California's economy continues to recover. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Playoffs, No Payoffs : Businesses Rooting Hard for Angels GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
More Firms See 'Competitive Intelligence' as Smart Move : Strategy: Despite ethical pitfalls, the practice of gathering data on rival companies is increasingly viewed as a business necessity. MICHAEL HADDIGAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Hopes N.Y. Visit Will Do It Good : Munis: Advisers will meet with credit-rating analysts to explain the county's new fiscal plan and ask for better ranking. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patience Needs Nine Lives With Industrial Stocks TOM PETRUNO
Health Care Crisis Could Be Solved by--Yes--a New Tax JAMES FLANIGAN
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : A Wide Spectrum of Color Printers RICHARD O'REILLY
Chinese Firm to Bank on Cashmere With Initial Stock Offering : Textiles: The producer of 30% of the world supply of goats' wool plans to raise $50 million through the sale of B shares on the Shanghai exchange next month. From Bloomberg Business News
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION ADAM S. BAUMAN
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Something for Eggheads to Cluck About KATHLEEN WIEGNER
Residents Sue GM Mortgage Unit, Glendale Bank Over Payoff Reports a Times Staff Writer
Japan Unveils $142-Billion Plan to Spark Its Economy : Asia: Record package includes public works spending and land purchases. The dollar rises to 15-month high. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Mildly Critical of NASD, Calls for Changes : Securities: Nasdaq governing board votes to adopt many Rudman Committee recommendations. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT : Time Warner Could Face Suit Over Merger : Acquisitions: Partner US West could derail plan to combine with Turner if HBO is restructured. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popularity of Technology Lifts Share Offering by Smith Micro : Finance: Aliso Viejo software firm's initial public offering soars 21% on its first day of trading on Nasdaq. DAN MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Imperial Bank Subsidiary to Buy CoastFed's Credit Arm
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Got a Nose for Newsgroups? Here Are Some Nifty Search Tools DANIEL AKST
Bungling Alleged in Minority Center Closure NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Recover After Early Rout; Yields Fall From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : I Think, Therefore I Compute : Harnessing Brain Waves to Control Technology MARY PURPURA and PAOLO PONTONIERE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT : Fox Names Tom Rothman to Head Film Production CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT : Clinton Asks FCC to Toughen Rules on Children's Television JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
TV Ratings : Networks' Fall Warm-Up Gets Cool Reception LEE MARGULIES
JAZZ REVIEW : Cables, Friends Mesh Perfectly at Bakery ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Bartoli, Rise to Superstardom Proceeds Allegro : Opera: Despite a busy schedule, including a Costa Mesa recital this week, the 29-year-old mezzo is taking life in stride. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Mind of 'Matter' Layers Little Bits of Memory SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Somber Portrait of 'One Tired Man' MIKE BOEHM
One World Will Do, for Now : Pop music: 'My language and my world is Spanish,' says Luis Miguel, when asked about his crossover aspirations. ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Currents of Despair Flow Within 'River' F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kramer Gets Serious : Michael Richards Reveals Another Side in 'Heroes' DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Unjustifiable Acts' Spotlights Social Ills DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Showgirls' Nets Fans With Hot Spot on Web : Movies: An estimated 1 million users are logging on daily for a closer look at photos and more from the racy film, which has drawn objections from some groups. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HBO Leads the Pack With 89 CableACE Nominations : Television: Nods for 'Larry Sanders,' 'Dream On' push network ahead of Showtime, which garners 36. LEE MARGULIES, TIMES TELEVISION EDITOR
Rolling the Dice : Huntington Beach Playhouse Plans to Take Risks With Its New Black Box Productions MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : 'Eloise' of the Plaza Turns 40, but Remains 6; Party Set LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Wait Off Her Shoulders : Orange County's Jann Browne Finally Sees a U.S. Release for 'Count Me In' MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Abalone Diver Can't Forget Bite of Shark PETE THOMAS
Bennett's Last-Minute Goal Punches Out La Serna, 14-13 PETER YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : DiSarcina Says He's No Savior MIKE DiGIOVANNA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Would Have Gone for Two STEVE SPRINGER
Nba Roundup Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : DiSarcina Says He's No Savior MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Boys
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Astros Slowed by Three-Run Homer by Cubs, Error From Associated Press
Bowl Game Is on Hiatus, but OCSA Going Strong JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Lining Up to Talk With Tagliabue : Pro football: NFL commissioner will meet with movie mogul Lew Wasserman. Jerry Jones still concerns owners. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : McCutcheon May Get First Start EARL GUSTKEY
Matadors No Match for Pepperdine
Piazza Injures Wrist in Latest Dodger Loss : Baseball: Giants win, 7-2, and the catcher is sidelined until the weekend after being hit by pitch. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mariners Get Closer With Dramatic Victory From Associated Press
Girls
Rest Assured, Ferguson Savors Royal Win MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One a Week, That's All Steelers Ask MAL FLORENCE
Former Kings Help Bruins Score 3-1 Victory at Forum LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Sky Drives Home Scholarship Point in Thumping Northridge, 52-0
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Don Shula Has Knee Surgery Associated Press
HOCKEY : Ducks' Hebert to Face Capitals; Kings Lose Exhibition to Bruins ROBYN NORWOOD
Indy Owners Threaten to Run Opposite 500 From Staff and Wire Reports
Gorging on Albacore : Return of Popular Tuna to California Coast Has Anglers Rushing Frantically to Experience Their Feverish Bite PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vasque, McPhillips Have Good Day at Surfbout ERIK HAMILTON
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Chatsworth Quarterback Makes Return Trip From Taft
Irvan Back on Track With Weekend Race From Staff and Wire Reports
Rockies Join 30-30-30-30 Club, but Lose : Baseball: Caminiti steals spotlight with two homers, eight RBIs in Padres' 15-4 rout. Galarraga gets No. 30. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hueneme Still Steaming After High Desert Robbery : High school football: Parents and players cry foul after Palmdale does not reimburse team for $2,000 worth of property taken during locker room burglary. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Hope Raider Fan Isn't Rabid : Football: San Diego man has ear surgically reattached after having it bitten off in bar fight. From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Seattle Voters Have Say on Stadium Associated Press
Angels Left With Only One to Go : Baseball: AL West lead is reduced to a game with 3-2 loss to A's in 10 innings. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Cowboys-Vikings Gets Record Rating Associated Press
GIRLS' TENNIS ROUNDUP : Scott Holds On for Corona del Mar DAVE McKIBBEN
Titans' Pitching Staff Essentially Starting From Scratch LON EUBANKS
Anglers Bypass Mountain Lion's Lair
Bichette Homes in on Respect : Baseball: Slugging Colorado outfielder doesn't think mile-high advantage should work against him in MVP race. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Tennis Roundup
Splash's Valenzuela Named Marina Girls' Soccer Coach MARTIN HENDERSON
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Phillips Pleads No Contest Associated Press
Athletics Pull Down the Angels : Baseball: AL West lead is reduced to one game after 3-2 loss in 10 innings. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goodwin Chafing at Underdog Label : Boxing: Despite lineage and 8-2 record of Lloyd Weaver, junior middle- weight from Canoga Park not impressed with tonight's opponent. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Wild Night for Nomo MIKE DOWNEY
Fast Start : It Could Refer to USC Against Houston or Keyshawn Johnson's Season in General EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Candiotti Makes Way for Nomo BOB NIGHTENGALE
NBA ROUNDUP : Clippers Finish Deal for Williams CHRIS BAKER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Overcomes Newport Harbor
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