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What happened on September 21, 1995
BUSINESS
AT&T BREAKUP II : Highlights in the History of a Telecommunications Giant
U.S. Puts Brakes on Car Dealers' Price Coaching : Autos: Action marks end to 16-month probe of antitrust violations. Trade group admits no wrongdoing. From Associated Press
O.C. Drivers Pay 3rd-Highest Rates : Insurance: Los Angeles-area motorists have state's priciest premiums. In Santa Ana, 1 of 4 local ZIP codes surveyed, residents pay more than those in Yorba Linda, where income is higher. PATRICK LEE and JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Can't Afford to Snicker LESLIE HELM
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T BREAKUP II : Breaking Up Isn't So Hard To Do JAMES F. PELTZ
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips End Higher, Boosted by AT&T Move From Times Wire Services
Westinghouse to Add Children's Programs at CBS : Television: Announcement prompts advocacy groups to withdraw petition to block network's sale. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit $11.5 Billion in July : Commerce: Imbalance with Japan improved. Aircraft exports fell and German luxury car imports rose. From Associated Press
Judge to Hear Credit Extension Plan for Baldwin : Bankruptcy: Some debtors of the Newport Beach builder say the $70-million line would give GE Capital too much control. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rival Disk Drive Makers Seagate, Conner Agree to $1-Billion Merger NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Premium Shock : Survey Says L.A. Drivers Pay Highest Rates in State PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turner Merger May Be Delayed by Cable Firms : Media: Comcast and Continental are pushing Time Warner for the same terms granted to TCI. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T BREAKUP II : Does This Mean It'll Be the Dow 32? From Dow Jones News Service
International Business : Options Limited as Eurotunnel Seeks to Ease $12.4-Billion Debt : Transportation: Major surgery needed, many agree. Overhaul of financing likely. From Times Wire Services
Bitter Pill : Mom-and-Pop Druggists Say HMOs May Be Death of Them VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : Airline to Reward Its Full-Fare Passengers CAROL SMITH
Another AST Executive Resigns Top-Level Post : Management: The manufacturing chief cites a desire to move back to the Bay Area for becoming the firm's fourth top officer to leave in a week. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T BREAKUP II : Q&A : Impossible to Predict Effect on Phone Rates From Associated Press
AT&T BREAKUP II : OUTLOOK: THE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY : Will New Firm Find Its True Voice? AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T BREAKUP II : Voices
AT&T BREAKUP II : OUTLOOK: THE EQUIPMENT COMPANY : Spinoff Should Be Tough Competitor, Analysts Predict : Telecom: The biggest bonus for the new network systems and products group is that it won't have AT&T's brand name. KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AT&T BREAKUP II : OUTLOOK: BELL LABS : Restructuring Won't Affect Role of Research and Development Arm : The science unit, one of AT&T's crown jewels, will become part of the new communications equipment company. No further cuts are expected. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T BREAKUP II : NEWS ANALYSIS: THE DEAL : A Message for U.S. Business : Action Says Focus, Not Size, Matters JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : World's Jet Makers Eager to Help Vietnam Airline Expand From Associated Press
Wiz Technology Doubles Sales
Flurry of Major Changes Planned for Cytocare : Corporations: The medical device maker aims to replace its chairman, spin off companies and revert to its old name. BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips End Higher, Boosted by AT&T Move From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T BREAKUP II : OUTLOOK: THE COMPUTER COMPANY : Spinoff of Unit Could Be Last Hope in PC Industry : Technology: After struggling to gain market share, the new focus will be on previously successful specialty markets. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colgate to Cut 3,000 Jobs in Global Restructuring From Reuters
Executive Travel : A Fare Rationale : Many Variables Go Into Setting Plane Ticket Prices From The Baltimore Sun
AT&T BREAKUP II : INVESTORS : Firm Now Has a Chance of Reaching Value Potential : Market players have reason to bet that the change can only be positive. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Dealers Agree to Settle U.S. Complaint on Price-Fixing : Consumers: Action ends federal probe of alleged antitrust violations. Trade group admits no wrongdoing. WARREN BROWN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T BREAKUP II : PROFILE : Allen Known for Adapting to Changing Market MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Howard Swan; Choral Director, Author MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some search and rescue debts can't be repaid : But in Hawaii and other states, officials are finding ways to recover the steep cost of fishing lost, reckless hikers out of the wild. SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House Votes to Repeal 55-M.P.H. Speed Limit : Roads: Bill gives states authority to set standards. Californians are expected to see more 65-m.p.h. signs. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sagging Bottom Line at Wilson Inc. GEORGE SKELTON
House Votes to Repeal 55-M.P.H. Speed Limit : Roads: Bill gives states authority to set standards. Californians are expected to see more 65-m.p.h. signs. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drought Forces Pennsylvania to Impose Water Restrictions From Reuters
In the Dog House, It's Not All Bad : Architecture: A $4.3-million shelter in Pasadena was designed to make pets feel at home--while preserving landmark buildings. Trellises, gazebos and a fountain offer the feel of a garden. LEON WHITESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Groovy Redux: Low hip-huggers, high-contrast makeup and vinyl anything are all you need to join the '90s version of the Mod Squad. : The Role Model : Who Had the Marviest Mod Gear? Francie! JOANNA RAEBEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vision of Beauty : She proved that West Coast stylists can put on a good face. But Chantal Cloutier would rather tend to animals than to expanding her business. Jeannine Stein, Times Staff Writer
AT&T Will Split Into 3 Companies : Communications: The corporate giant bucks the consolidation trend in order to seek competitive agility. It will spin off its equipment and computer businesses. LESLIE HELM and SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High School Football Coach Arrested in Sex Case : Crime: Popular teacher in Newport Beach is accused of molesting his stepdaughter, now 18, for six years. LEE ROMNEY and TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Forbes Says He'll Enter GOP Presidential Race From Associated Press
GOP Leader Hurtt Defends Loaning State Car to Son ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes to Limit Funds for Food Promotion From Associated Press
Forest Service Bill Called Warning Shot Associated Press
24 Workers Slain by Rebels in Colombia Associated Press
Lugar Heads Winning Team in Capital Footrace Reuters
Slash in Funding Imperils Park Status for East Mojave FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Key Aide Gorton Quits in Jolt to Wilson Candidacy : Politics: Campaign manager ends 25 years of work for governor. : Debt crisis is seen behind the upheaval. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critical Talks on L.A. County Crisis Grind On FAYE FIORE and JEFFREY L. RABIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE TIMES POLL : GOP Medicare Proposals Win Broad Support JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute Over Medicare Hearing Explodes Into Shouting Match Associated Press
Top Mexico Prosecutor Vows Purge of Agency : Corruption: Attorney general says crackdown on police, federal lawyers shows president's commitment to reform. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles Offered as Possible Site for Klaas Trial Special to the Times
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Warlord Aidid Releases 7 Aid Workers Held Hostage From Times Wire Reports
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Westminster Officials Lose Civil Rights Suit SHELBY GRAD and JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Death Toll From Hurricane in Mexico Tops 100 From Reuters
A Sister Act Full of Fun LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
In Earlier Cases, Errors Freed Slaying Suspects TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Lebanon's Fragile Balance Tested by Elections : Mideast: Diverse groups reach for power in a nation shattered by war. Syria casts a long shadow over political landscape. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N., NATO Call Off Strikes as Serbs Comply TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : End of Ban on Foreign Adoptions Is Announced From Times Wire Reports
A Capitol Yard Sale, but Not on the Mall Associated Press
Henry Bowman; One of First Black Combat Pilots
Firefighters' Rights Violated, Jury Finds SHELBY GRAD and JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ruling Turkish Coalition Collapses : Politics: Newly elected party leader creates upset by ending junior partnership in government. Move drags down prime minister, imperils Europe free-trade deal. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Clinton Sounds Warning on Medicaid Cuts by GOP : Politics: 'We don't have to wreck the program,' President says. His westbound fund-raising trip features attacks on Republicans proposals. From Associated Press
Pitching Religion : For Baseball Chaplains, Speed Is as Important as the Message MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mikva, 'Out of Gas,' to Resign as White House Counsel : Administration: Source says he was also out of the policy loop, on the opposite side of key decisions. He was on the job for less than a year. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Paralyzed Man PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : MIDEAST : Israel Allows Return of Iranian Passengers, Jet From Times Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Getting Suspects to Confess : How far can police go? Hardball tactics are out but using forgeries and lies can be OK, under the rules of interrogation. Some defense lawyers fear even the innocent can fall victim to such deception. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito Shows Exasperation as Testimony Winds Down : Simpson case: Jurors snicker at tiff over a syringe. LAPD commander testifies; he could be final witness. JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arizona Governor Files for Bankruptcy Associated Press
5.8 Quake Hits in Desert Area Near Ridgecrest : Seismology: The temblor is the strongest jolt in California this year. There are no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. KENNETH REICH and TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5.8 Quake Hits Desert Near Ridgecrest : Seismology: The temblor is the strongest jolt in California this year. There are no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. KENNETH REICH and TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope Planning to Visit Baltimore Soup Kitchen Associated Press
Russian Envoy to Chechnya Escapes Assassination Bid : Caucasus: Four officials are injured in mine blast on Grozny bridge. Attack puts more political pressure on Yeltsin in upcoming elections. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Judge Sends Gang Member to L.A. : Courts: Man sentenced to rehab program says he has reformed. Some officials say he is a dangerous 'chameleon.' LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION / SCENE : Klein'd & Dined : At a Charity Dinner and Launch for Saks West, Calvinisms Ruled Throughout the Evening JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Official Defends Controversial Ruby Ridge Review : Probe: Charles Mathews tells Senate panel that sniper's shots were in line with standards for use of deadly force. Lawmakers express skepticism. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lannan Literary Awards Are Announced : Honors: Hayden Carruth, Thomas Berry and Alice Munro are among the 10 winners of the $50,000 prizes.
Carole Wang, Down to the Buttons and Fibers
Merrill Uses Citron's Words for Defense in County's Suit MATT LAIT and DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cassini on Kennedy : Designer Who Dressed Jackie for the White House Remembers 'A Thousand Days of Magic' ANN CONWAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Without Sin Was Not Invited MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies Hunt for 3 Escapees from Castaic Jail FRANK B. WILLIAMS and DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ugly Americanization? : Big Macs. Cable. Malls. Many Israelis fear their country is losing its identity. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Insider's Look at Psychiatry Flaws : THE MIND'S FATE: A Psychiatrist Looks at His Profession--Thirty Years of Writings by Robert Coles ; Little, Brown, & Co. $24.95, 448 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : For Father-and-Son Sailors, Blood Is Thicker Than Water : MY OLD MAN AND THE SEA by David Hays and Daniel Hays ; Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill $19.95, 231 pages ANTHONY DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Groovy Redux: Low hip-huggers, high-contrast makeup and vinyl anything are all you need to join the '90s version of the Mod Squad. : The Face : Dark, Smoldering Eyes Eclipse the Lips CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Sweater Set : KNIT ENSEMBLES ARE BACK--IN A '90S WAY: A LITTLE MORE LANA TURNER FEMININE, A LITTLE LESS JUNE CLEAVER PLAIN (NO PEARLS, PLEASE) KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Groovy Redux: Low hip-huggers, high-contrast makeup and vinyl anything are all you need to join the '90s version of the Mod Squad. : The Uniform JOANNA DENDEL
SPORTS
County's First Family for Quarterbacks : Football: Sam Stremick at Villa Park and younger brother Nick at Mater Dei are guiding unbeaten teams. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tarango's Suspension and Fine Reduced After Appeal to ATP From Associated Press
He Trades Two Wheels for Four, Still Wins SHAV GLICK
Pistons Get Thorpe for Rookie Childress From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Leiter Apologizes for Hitting Piazza BOB NIGHTENGALE
Piazza Does More Than Simply Play : Baseball: Catcher inspires and produces. Worrell sets franchise record with his 29th save in a 4-2 victory over the Giants. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Notables ERIC SHEPARD
Krygier Gets a Real Shot With Ducks : Hockey: Former Capital assists in both scores in 2-1 victory over old team as a starter. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goossen Wins With Right Hand Tied Behind His Back MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Former A's Owner Haas Dead at 79 Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : It's Weight and See for Tailback Walters EARL GUSTKEY
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Reds Don't Celebrate After Clinching Tie From Associated Press
He Knows Where He Is by What the NFL's 'Fans' Throw at Him MAL FLORENCE
Canseco Leads Boston to East Title as Red Sox Defeats Brewers, 3-2 Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LONNIE WHITE
Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY ERIC SHEPARD
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Shuts Out Claremont
Just Preps
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Angels Even Come Up Short in Timing MIKE DiGIOVANNA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Turns Back Cerritos STEVE KRESAL
Kim Reaches 2nd Round of U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf
SPLASH NOTEBOOK / MARTIN HENDERSON : Fernandez Puts Recent Troubles in Perspective MARTIN HENDERSON
Rockies Get Swift Answer : Baseball: Pitcher unsure of ailing shoulder comes through in 10-2 victory over Padres. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Their Styles Differ, but Effect Is the Same STEVE SPRINGER
Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY HOUSTON MITCHELL
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Seattle Catches Angels on Their Way Down From Associated Press
Krygier Gets Real Shot With the Mighty Ducks : Hockey: Former Capital figures in both goals in Anaheim's 2-1 exhibition victory at The Pond. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Taylor Takes On 5-5 1/2 Sportswriter Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE GEORGE DOHRMANN
Burbank Schools Chief Accused of Recruiting Violation DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Lee Questions NCAA's Alabama Stance Associated Press
Wrist Assured, He's a Fighter MIKE DOWNEY
Just Preps : Notables ERIC SHEPARD
Community College Roundup
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Bledsoe's Left Shoulder Is Hurting Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 1 Corona del Mar Rolls Past Laguna Beach
Midweek Report / High School Football Update : An Unmarked Man
THE COLLEGES / JEFF FLETCHER : Scholarship Increase Key for CSUN to Land Locals JEFF FLETCHER
Newest Chapter in Kings' Saga Is 11 : Hockey: Bankruptcy paves way for sale. Deal involves Buss, Lakers and possible new arena for both teams. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAIRPLEX PARK : Jockey Flores Surfaces, Will Skip Meeting PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE ARA NAJARIAN
Just Preps : Open Season : California Has Made It Easier for Athletes to Transfer Within School Districts, Enabling Them to Choose Where They Play Without Establishing a New Residence SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Whine Doesn't Come With This Coach's Blowout Losses GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Just Preps : Dorsey's Diggs Works for Reputation ERIC SHEPARD
In Arizona, Williams Is in Dreamland DANA HADDAD
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : O'Brien Prepared for Another Challenging School Year JASON REID
Pistons Get Thorpe for Rookie Childress From Staff and Wire Reports
Hicks Makes a Point in Dramatic Return : College football: UCLA running back leaves injuries and Oregon defense behind on touchdown run. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Angels Even Come Up Short in Timing MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Angels' Lead Is All Gone : Baseball: Seattle moves into first-place tie after Oakland completes a sweep, 9-6. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Sound Dash's Victory Brightens a Bleak Year STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Surfers Fare Well at Trestles ERIK HAMILTON
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Lackluster Finishes Hurt SCC Volleyball MARTIN BECK
He's Sold on Concept He Never Used to Buy JIM MURRAY
FOOD
MARKETS : Melody of India : Sweets and Spice and Everything Nice LINDA BURUM
Lettuce Means Moola RUSS PARSONS
Peachy Keen DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR; Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993 ; $9.95)
First Half of October : EVERYWHERE SYLVIA THOMPSON
BITES : All the Sugar and 2.5 Times the Caffeine
Knowing When to Say When RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Cater Aid CHARLES PERRY
Harvesting the Best of the Midwest ABBY MANDEL
The Sweet Table : Holidays: Sunday evening marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year festival celebrated by Jews throughout the world. JOAN NATHAN, Nathan is the author of "Jewish Cooking in America" (Knopf). and
The Sweetest Sandwich BETTY ROSBOTTOM
Pie Crust II: Roll It JOAN DRAKE
Shhh! Don't Spread the Word on Riesling DAN BERGER
Tomato's Bounty Makes Classic Pasta MAYI BRADY
Yummy, Yummy, Happy, Happy JONATHAN GOLD
Tut Sweet CHARLES PERRY
Pic 'n' Cook 'n' Save
Pie Crust III: Flute It JOAN DRAKE
The Making of a Modern Mexican Cook JUANA VAZQUEZ GOMEZ
Sugar Spud : Call them sweet potatoes or yams, they belong on your table and in your garden SYLVIA THOMPSON
Soup of the Season MARY CARROLL
NEWS : Food Writers Reject Contract at N.Y. Times
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEWS : Russians Give Americans What They Want DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Artists, 5 Guitar Stylings : Music: European and Asian performers bring world's fare to CSUF series. Taiwan's Den-Min Yeh plays tonight. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : Friday : Odder Couple
VALLEY WEEKEND : VIDEO GAMES : Killer Instinct Offers Fast and Furious Fight : Released for Super Nintendo, game is a visual treat with a story a few notches above the norm. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE : Theater
VALLEY WEEKEND : Buying Reconditioned Items Brings Big Savings : At H & M, major appliances come with warranties. There are steep discounts on new models as well. GERI COOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Much for the Family Trend? : Movies: Most entries for young audiences vanished quickly this summer. Filmmakers worry what it means for the future of PG-13 projects. MICHELE WILLENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gospel Singer Lifts His Voice : Pop music: While still recording, Andrae Crouch takes position of senior pastor in his family church. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE : POP MUSIC : Everything's Beachy, and Blues Fest Is in the Pink FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Santana and Beck Are Like Night, Day DON SNOWDEN
MUSIC REVIEW : Cheng Recital Opens Piano Spheres Series DANIEL CARIAGA
VALLEY WEEKEND : THEATER REVIEW : New Group Puts Emphasis on Entertainment : Ensemble Stage Company aims to please, not preach, with opening production of the English farce, 'Run for Your Wife.' T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : RESTAURANT REVIEW : Authentic Dishes Offer Taste of Bangkok : Sanamluang Cafe bursting at the seams with memorable Thai noodle and rice dishes. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 'Lucifer's Child:' A Television Show Made for Radio ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meet Pastor Andrae Crouch : Pop music: The gospel singer hasn't given up recording, but his new calling gets top priority. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : An Interesting 'Guy,' Lackluster 'Caroline' HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
OC LIVE : Back to Where the Action Is : Ballet Pacifica Gives History a Jolt in the Lively 'The Swallow Saves the Mission' CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Gives Walston a Measure of Justice : 'Picket Fences' Role Finally Brings Actor Recognition and Emmy JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing Life by Ear : Cecilia Bartoli, Who Sings Tonight in O.C., Takes Stardom in Stride BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art in All the Right Spaces : Art review: Uta Barth's works 'focus' on emptiness filled with an ephemeral plenitude of light. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
CLUB REVIEW : Natural Fudge Co. Switches From Vegetarian to Punk HEIDI SIEGMUND CUDA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : MUSIC : SOUNDS : Big-Band Era Far From Over for One Composer : Arranger Bill Holman is in the midst of a phenomenally busy year with a new album, composing commissions and gigs leading his own group. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : 'Cats' Crew Starting to Use Up Its Nine Magical Lives : The acting shows glimmers of talent, but the cast seems exhausted by demands of its tour, and the music is top-heavy with synthesizers. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE : RESTAURANT : Marriott Has a Steak in Meal Well Done at Phil's Angus Grille MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : Growing Into the Part : Star Is Rising for Santa Clarita Valley's International Film Festival PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE : 'Hackers' Taps Into Culture and Imagination of Techno Teens LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE : Theater : Moriarty Acts on His Own Now : He Split With Hollywood but Kept Custody of His Principles JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
3 Inmates Escape From Castaic Jail : Prisoners: The men punch hole in roof of bakery. Sheriff says he ordered full-force search. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and DANICA KIRKA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officer Charged With Battery After Fight With Limo Driver
South Bay : Building Inspector Facing Probe Quits
Obituaries
Private Druggists Protest HMO, Insurance Practices : Health: They say reimbursements are inadequate and mourn closing of independent pharmacies. ERIC WAHLGREN and JOANNA M. MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valleywide : City Closer to Rules for Cell Phone Firms KAY HWANGBO
Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash
San Gabriel Valley
South Bay
Central Los Angeles
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Risking All for Others
Obituaries
Clinton's Plan for Youth Club Visit Creates a Stir : Politics: President will speak in Santa Ana during 3-day swing through state. NBA stars O'Neal and Olajuwon may also appear. J.R. MOEHRINGER and PETER M. WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Granada Hills : Educators Grateful for Donated Furniture TIM MAY
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Access to Care Key Determinant in HIV Progression, Study Finds From Times staff and wire reports
UCI Chancellor Gets Pledge of Support From UC Brass : Scandal: Wilkening's actions in fertility clinic investigation defended after lieutenant governor's criticism. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Wounded in Ambush Goes Home : Violence: A full recovery is expected. Police press investigation into gang shooting that killed his 3-year-old sister. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Aid for Schizophrenics May Increase Their Abuse of Drugs From Times staff and wire reports
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : More Brain Damage Found Among Amateur Boxers From Times staff and wire reports
LA PALMA : Building of Homes on School Land Opposed BILL BILLITER
Robbers Leave Clerk Unconscious
This Isn't the Time for Pigheadedness : L.A. County balks at taking $100-million loan
Central Los Angeles
THOUSAND OAKS : Festival Brings Out Kids' Creativity JOANNA MILLER
Valleywide : L.A. Closer to Rules for Cell Phone Firms KAY HWANGBO
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Looking to the Oaks for Food
LAGUNA BEACH : Farmers Market Move Gets Initial City OK LESLEY WRIGHT
Vasquez Will Push to Protect Budgets of Sheriff and D.A. : Spending: Outgoing supervisor wants agencies safeguarded. At least one colleague is dubious. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 3rd Bank Robbed in 2 Days; No Link Seen STEPHANIE BROMMER
Pacoima : 3 Firms Damaged in Quake Will Get Loans TIM MAY
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Skeleton of Biggest Predatory Dinosaur Found in Argentina From Times staff and wire reports
COSTA MESA : HUD Honors Group for Youth Summit ADRIANNE APPEL
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Countywide : Mental Health Assn. Plans Fund-Raiser TINA NGUYEN
THOUSAND OAKS : City OKs Bonds for Housing Renovation KELLY DAVID
GOVERNMENT WATCH : Litmus Test, No
Water District Wins Statewide Honor JOANNA M. MILLER
OXNARD : City to Sell House in Heritage Square MIGUEL BUSTILLO
House Panel to Probe Rail Bonus Program : Transportation: Series of MTA setbacks prompt congressional leaders to investigate payments of millions of dollars in safety incentives to contractors. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : New City Budget Cuts Services, Employees DEBRA CANO
San Fernando : Kids' Mural Envisions Spectrum of Life TIM MAY
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Vote-by-Mail Plan Shelved in Long Beach : Elections: Council reverts to polling places after unexpected public outcry against the change. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : For These Foes, Bingo Isn't in the Cards
Backer of Anti-Affirmative Action Initiative OKd for City Panel : Government: Under council questioning, Jeff Brain agrees to follow municipal policies despite his views and is approved 9 to 3 for seat on Productivity Commission. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Taming Those Exam Jitters : An experimental computer test allows the students to control the level of difficulty. The result, experts say, is less anxiety and far more accurate scores. ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Sacrificing the Poor
Declarations
South Bay
Film Messages
Pacoima : Man Found Dead in Friend's Driveway ANTONIO OLIVO
Business Fair Helps to Open Doors for Firms TRACY WILSON
TV's Creativity Versus Its Gore : Can't the medium come up with entertaining alternatives to violent fare?
THOUSAND OAKS : Forum on Safety, Youth Crime Tonight LISA M. BOWMAN
A Quick Course on Health Crisis Scott Harris
Schools : Education news : CYPRESS / Physics Has Leverage at Elementary Level
110 Judges Receive Instruction About Signals of Spousal Abuse : Seminar: In first workshop on domestic violence, jurists are challenged to rethink their views. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Binion Open to Offers, Aides Say FRANK MESSINA
GLENDALE / BURBANK : Commissioner Returns Travel Reimbursement : Airport: William Paparian gives back $3,695 he'd received for wife's trips. He also drops a defamation claim. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside
Chatsworth : History Buff Moving On to New Activities DAVID E. BRADY
Asphalt Bungle : Strike to Delay Paving Work on Valley's Roscoe Boulevard by Almost Three Months DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Singer Will Help Promote Food Drive LISA M. BOWMAN
Public Funding Suspected in Recall Drive CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Fernando Valley
COSTA MESA : 2 Water District Officials Named in Complaint HOPE HAMASHIGE
First Residents Returning to Former Toxic Site : Pollution: Environmental officials reopen Westminster neighborhood closed nearly a year for cleanup of one of nation's most hazardous areas. JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School's Out and Homes Are In DEBRA CANO
Too Narrow a View of Who's American : Congress: A bill to end federal funding of bilingual programs is ill-considered. CHARLES KING, Charles King is an American research fellow at Oxford University
San Gabriel Valley : Aging Reserve Center Studied
PERSPECTIVE ON HONG KONG : Bejing Is Beset by Panes : As takeover looms, voters back a party led by a human- rights activist China holds subversive. GEORGE BLACK, George Black is research and editorial director of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights. He is also co-author, with Robin Munro, of "Black Hands of Beijing: Lives of Defiance in China's Democracy Movement" (John Wiley & Sons, 1993)
City Council Backs Fund-Raising Effort for Children's Museum : Knowledge: Action supporting the project on old City Hall property comes as a surprise to proponents. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Accident Victim : Oxnard: Lawyers for man paralyzed after being tossed from the Subaru sought more than $17 million from city and car maker. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Bankruptcy Extinguishes New Lighting Contract JEFF KASS
Attorneys Silenced in Lakin Death Lawsuit PAUL ELIAS
Unit to Focus on Gangs in West Valley : Police: Task force officers may be on streets as early as Friday. Operation is expected to continue several weeks. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Strike Halts Work on Santa Rosa Road CARLOS V. LOZANO
Studio City : City Agrees to Pay $1.1 Million in Suit KAY HWANGBO
Fire Guts Industrial Building
Council to Discuss Williams' $10-Million Claim Against City
Like, Some Profits Would Be Nice, for Sure : Famed as the 'Valley Girl' mall, Sherman Oaks Galleria is undergoing a major face lift. AARON CURTISS and KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Westside : Uniform Plan Wins School Board's OK
Newport's Howard Swan, Choral Director, Dead at 89 MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Slaying of 3-Year-Old
Powell & Clinton: 2 Sides of a Coin : Politics: On quotas, school prayer, gun control and values, there's not a dime's worth of difference between the two. JOHN J. PITNEY JR., John J. Pitney Jr. is associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College
Changing Course : Moving Start, Finish to Downtown Could Put Marathon on Faster Track LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : County Fire Stations to Model New Look STEPHANIE BROMMER
Homeowners Mired in Fight Over Seepage SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Workshop to Focus on Tighter Fire Rules ALAN EYERLY
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Teacher, Aide Left a Special Mark on Teens ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lewis Clarence Ruark; Ex-Attorney and Author
Anaheim OKs Plan to Check if Jailed People in U.S. Legally ALAN EYERLY and GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Airport Disaster Scenario Enacted JEFF KASS
Southeast / Long Beach : New Patrol Pedals Safety in Business District
Losing Interest : With Angels in Hot Seat, Only 300 Faithful Fans Appear for Playoff Tickets GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Original Cal State Fullerton Faculty Member Dead at 80 MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ferguson Unloads on Local Republican Leaders : Politics: Former veteran assemblyman accuses GOP's 'O.C. mafia' of destroying careers of party's own if they don't do as they're told. One of his targets calls the remarks sour grapes by a defeated officeholder. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fostering the Parent Connection : Law enables many employees to take time off to visit their child's school
YORBA LINDA : City Restricts Parking by State Park Patrons SARAH KLEIN
Oxnard Postpones Decision on Village West Housing Plan : Development: The proposal to build in an industrial area raises safety concerns. Further study is expected. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovery of Spores Halts Library Repair Work : Health: No one has been allowed inside the Janss Road building without a respirator since Sept. 11. Other buildings are being tested. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bogus Telephone Solicitors Active SCOTT HADLY
Officer Dies After Training Session TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ship Captain Is Indicted for Cruelty : Courts: Fishing boat crew says they were denied food, handcuffed and imprisoned during a monthlong voyage. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Shrouds Crash Site : Accident: Helicopter pilot dies in steep canyon, 8 miles off course. An unidentified man who said he was a friend vanishes after leading authorities to the location. GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Federal Grant to Help Build Veterans' Shelter GEBE MARTINEZ
SEAL BEACH : Leisure World Library to Reopen on Friday RUSS LOAR
Whole Language, Phonics Methods
Man Paralyzed in Accident Awarded $1.7 Million by Jury : Verdict: Israel Echevarria asked for $17 million, but the city of Oxnard and makers of the Subaru Brat were found only partially responsible for his injuries. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Fatally Shot During Home Robbery NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coach Accused of Molestation Suspended : Investigation: Sexually explicit photographs of the 18-year-old stepdaughter he is accused of abusing are confiscated from the Balboa Island home they shared, police say. He is released on bail. LEE ROMNEY ANNA CEKOLA and TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
10 Narcotics Lab Suspects Arrested in Raids at 4 Homes TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Crashed Trying to Flee Police Held in Sexual Assaults
State Agency Opens 2 Paths to Exclusive Malibu Beach : Recreation: Conservancy hopes to set a precedent for improving access to the coastline. Only about 20% of the strips of land promised to the state are in use. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Officer Faces Gun Charges
GLENDALE / BURBANK : Tommy's Restaurant to Cut Hours : Government: City Council backs planning board and prohibits Burbank eatery from staying open all night. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley : Mayor Repays Airport Panel
2 Arrested in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
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