Advertisement
What happened on September 23, 1995
NEWS
What Fools These Critics Be!
Heston Needs a History Lesson in Black and White
'Client's' World
Pleading the First
Volunteers at VA Hospitals
Holding Hands
Witnesses Fail to Identify Ambush Suspect in Lineup : Crime: Investigators also are examining video that could weaken case. But LAPD official calls evidence solid. By Robert J. Lopez and Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
22 Killed as U.S. AWACS Plane Crashes in Alaska From Times Wire Services
Dutch Police Hold ATM Courier Accused of Stealing $1.2 Million From Associated Press
Rudy Perpich; Minnesota Governor for 10 Years From Associated Press
Ayn Helms, 31; Fight to Save Nephew Led to Reform Effort By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grady Harwell Sutton; Veteran Character Actor
Melvin N.A. Peterson; Scripps Institution Geologist
Edward Lynch; Lawyer and Advocate for Disabled
Rudolf Peierls; Nuclear Scientist
Senators Propose Rebates to Soften Medicare Reform : Congress: Beneficiaries would get a cash incentive to choose low-cost insurance under Republicans' plan. By Edwin Chen and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Time Warner, Turner OK $7.4-Billion Hookup : Business: Latest mega-merger creates world's largest media, entertainment company. Plan quickly draws fire. By Michael A. Hiltzik and Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Defense's Chances Lie in Seeds of Doubt By Henry Weinstein and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
24 Killed as U.S. AWACS Plane Crashes in Alaska From Associated Press
Nurses, Doctors Elated but Leery of Quick Fixes By Stephanie Simon and Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Sees Windfall in His Gift-Giving to State By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Hospital Officials Welcome Bailout : Reaction: But many remain cautious until county plans are finalized. By Jack Cheevers and Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Team Effort to Save Youth : Speech: In Santa Ana appearance, President urges cities and private sector to unite to give teens positive alternatives to crime and drugs. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Happy to Stop Studying and Meet History By Greg Hernandez and Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Won't Charge Man Arrested in Alley Ambush : Crime: Witnesses fail to identify him in lineup. Investigators are examining video that could provide alibi. By Duke Helfand and Robert J. Lopez and Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Offers L.A. Aid Plan Based on Community Care : Finances: In announcing $364-million health package, President praises proposal to move away from hospitals. Supervisor Molina says action saves lives, jobs. By Jack Cheevers and Jeffrey L. Rabin Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecution, Defense Rest Cases; Simpson Addresses Judge Ito : Trial: Statement outside jury's presence infuriates prosecutors. Defendant says, 'I did not, could not and would not have committed this crime.' By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Nervous Portugal's Tough Choice : Voters must pick between Social Democrats who brought fading prosperity and Socialists vowing change. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LATIN AMERICA : Brazilian TV Show Pits Evangelicals Against Catholics By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plains Crops Suffer in Record Cold Snap Associated Press
White House Threatens Veto of Environmental Measure By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dozens Arrested as U.S. Cracks Down on Food-Stamp Trafficking From Associated Press
FDA Proposes Rules for Use of Experimental Treatments By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Trying to Buy 4,000 Russian Tanks, Defector Tells U.S. Officials : Mideast: Moscow denies claim. The sale would boost the quality of Saddam Hussein's forces in the region. By Carol J. Williams and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hashimoto to Lead Top Japan Party : Politics: Trade minister now most likely to become premier. Liberal Democrats hope he will add pizazz to party's sagging image. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Americans Injured in Bosnia; First U.S. Military Casualties By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Readies Force of 50,000 for Bosnia : Balkans: Operation would break new ground by enforcing peace and using non-alliance troops. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cali Drug Cartel Is Crumbling, U.S. Says : Latin America: Officials in Washington point to defection and arrest of a top financial officer of Colombian crime ring. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : CHINA : Sasser Nominated as U.S. Envoy to Beijing From Times Wire Reports
Mexico's War on Drugs Profits From Illicit Loot By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Shevardnadze Enters Presidential Race From Times Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : CROATIA : Tudjman Calls Early Elections in October From Times Wire Reports
Somali Warlord Frees Remaining Hostages Reuters
'Miracle' Awes Hindus Worldwide : India: Many believe milk-drinking statues are an act of God. Others accuse controversial guru of orchestrating hoax. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholars Gather to Debate Genetics-Crime Research : Conference: Meeting in Maryland will explore the implications of studies into whether some people are inherently predisposed toward criminal behavior. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Office Chief Named Associated Press
Wilson Finds Some Blessing in Obscurity : Politics: Many people he meets in visit to New Hampshire barely know him, so his campaign's financial and staff troubles are not on their minds. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Man Indicted on 23 Federal Counts in Loan Fraud By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bettors in Britain Rush to Put Their Election Money on Powell From a Times Staff Writer
Forbes Joins GOP Race for White House : Politics: Publishing magnate offers himself as Washington outsider. He favors flat tax and currency backed by gold standard. By Colleen Krueger and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Baldwins Slice Pay--After Push From Creditors By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8th Draw: It's a Broken Record By Jack Peters
Doctor Saws Through Wrong Side of Skull From Associated Press
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : A Yearlong Lesson on Race, Law and the Need to Be Cautious By Bill Boyarsky
CLINTON'S O.C. VISIT : Police Organizations Tell the President They Appreciate His Backup : Law enforcement: They come away from private meeting praising Clinton's commitment to putting more cops on the streets. By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magnitude 4.1 Quake Jolts Central California
Former Bernardin Accuser Dies of AIDS Reuters
Woman Charged With Killing 3 of Her Children Reuters
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Health Crisis Chronology By Nona Yates
Clinton Calls for Education Reform, Criticizes GOP By Tony Perry and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Riordan, President Share Compliments on Ride to Airport By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Editor Coffey Honored for Increasing Diversity
Baby Girl Dies When Inflated Air Bag Hits Misused Car Seat
Medical Group Urges Limits to Specialization By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial : The Defense Rests
Not Everyone Thinks a Dodger/NFL Stadium Is Such a Good Idea
There's Some Debate About Dodgers' Heart
Now Maybe the Raiders Will Be Blaming Plaschke
Were They Reading Same Murray Column?
Reagan May Be Ready for the Starring Role
It's One Way to Nurse Season Back to Health
Angel Fans Long for Good Old Days
Forward Troy Crowder, who is in the Kings' training... By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New CIF Director Hayes Inherits Financial Bind By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Cecilia Bartoli Does It Again : Music review: In first Orange County recital, Italian soprano proves once again that she's the real thing. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Moore Has Cure for What Ails Modern Rock : Pop music review: In his Galaxy performance, the guitarist provides a dose of folk medicine with a fresh blend of the past and present. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
An Ideal Outing for a Ranier Day : Jazz review: In his Kikuya appearance--the improvisational pianist's first public performance in some years--he's reunited with old partners. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Reviews By Enrique Lopetegui
DANCE REVIEW : Dreams of Jeannie Do Little to Enhance Love of Dance By Jennifer Fisher
ALBUM REVIEWS : Jones' 'Naked Songs' Reveals Complexity : (** 1/2) RICKIE LEE JONES, "Naked Songs" \o7 Reprise\f7 By Robert Hilburn
TV REVIEW : The Evolution of 'Rock 'n' Roll' on PBS By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Signs o' the Times : Once-Disposable Rock Posters Have Become Valuable Collectibles By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Fast Track, From Harlem to Hollywood : Movies: Mekhi Phifer's performance as a drug dealer in "Clockers" has industry insiders predicting a promising career. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short Stories Have a Long Life on KCRW By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POPPIN' UP : Foremen Leap Into Political Arena With 'No Liberal' By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fans Who Miss the Past to Hear a Si of Relief : Big bands: Zentner, one of the few remaining leaders who traces his tradition to the top names of the era, will perform Sunday at Orange Coast College. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bill Maher: Politically Incorrect--and Proud of It : Cable TV: 'The world doesn't need another normal talk show,' comedian Bill Maher believes. His first hourlong HBO special airs tonight. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND TV : New TV Films Will Keep Viewers Home
Seattle's Presidents Gets Alternative Vote By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Ex-Auditor of Home Theater Details Woes : Resignation: In response to company denial, former official elaborates on SEC filings, alleging a scheme to overstate profits. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : THE HURDLES : Tough Audience : Proposed Merger of Time Warner and Turner Faces Antitrust Review By Jube Shiver Jr. and Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SEC Expected to Unveil Rule Changes to End Nasdaq Abuses : Stocks: It would cut practices that it believes keep individuals from getting the best prices. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Industries Pleads Guilty to Shipping Defective Parts : Courts: The Garden Grove company and a former executive admit to felony charges over fasteners sold to Boeing. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : The Big Time
Harley a Victim of Hog-Wild Demand \o7 Reuters\f7
Creating an Entertainment Giant : MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES : To Sweet Synergy, Via Rocky Road By Claudia Eller and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kaiser Plans Cost Cutting of $800 Million : Health care: Internal document shows nonprofit HMO is considering closing some hospitals. Critics fear reduction in patient care. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenspan Gives Sunny Appraisal of U.S. Economy By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Marketing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Gains but Dow, Bonds End Weaker : Markets: Foreign stocks take big hit on jitters over U.S. currency. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Recover From Selloff; Bonds Steady : Wall Street: Dollar's fall hits overseas stock markets hard. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Creating an Entertainment Giant : Voices
Creating an Entertainment Giant : Q & A : A Consumer's Guide to the Entertainment Deal By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : THE RIVALS : Possible Strategies for Biggest Entertainment Players By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Creating an Entertainment Giant : INVESTORS : Stockholders Accede to Merger Plan By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : DISGRUNTLED PARTY : US West Says Deal Would Create Conflict of Interest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Creating an Entertainment Giant : Who's on the Big Board
Creating an Entertainment Giant : And in This Corner ... By Tom Mulligan
Creating an Entertainment Giant : Turner's Long History With Time Warner \o7 Associated Press\f7
Creating an Entertainment Giant : PROFILE: A BIG WINNER : Artful Design of Acquisition Is Sweet Deal for TCI's John Malone By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : TED'S MOMENT : Turner Plans Major Role at New Job By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Entertainment Giant : TED'S MOMENT : Ted Turner Recasting U.S. Media From Associated Press
Creating an Entertainment Giant : Winners, Losers and Those in Limbo By Karen Kaplan
U.S. Firms Plan 9.4% Rise in Capital Spending From Reuters
HOME & GARDEN
Chariots of Fortune: Traveling First-Class in a Coach : Recreational vehicles: A motor home can be equipped with all the comforts of a house, plus one--the freedom of mobility. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Falling for Autumn : Seeds of Change Begin in a Landscape of Colors and Textures By Julie Bawden Davis, Special To The Times
Sink Can Be Tapped for Hot-Water Dispenser By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : At Your Leisure By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
Going Against the Green By Julie Bawden Davis
GARDENING : In General, Kernel Corn Ranks as Major Sweet From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Council Gives Chief Time to Drop Claim : Politics: Members vote to postpone discussion of Williams' $10-million claim until Wednesday. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rules Against City Over Menorah By Susan Steinberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vegetarian Club Has a Beef With New Administrator By James Rainey
2 Lawyers Urged for Federal Bench : Courts: L.A. attorneys Dean Pregerson and Margaret Morrow win Sen. Boxer's recommendation for upcoming vacancies. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
House of Dismantled Dreams : Owner of Historic Home Faces Jail, Fine for Selling Antique Decorations By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Announces Nominees for Three Commission Posts
San Gabriel Valley : West Covina Mayor Calls for More Police
Driving Itos: Philip Miller, who is writing a book on... By Steve Harvey
Westside : Heal the Bay to Sponsor Cleanup at 38 Beaches Today
San Fernando Valley : Video Helps Deliver Anti-Drug Message
Central Los Angeles : Educators Visiting Mexico Schools
South Bay : Hawthorne Invites 'Hogs' on AIDS Ride
Southeast : Norwalk to Offer Free Low-Flush Toilets
Air Bag Blamed for Death of Baby Girl in Car Seat
The Law According to Aaron : Recycling, Safer Tankers Are at Top of Agenda for Councilman's Son, 4 1/2 By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools' Intrusive Form Is Scrapped : Education: Lancaster district stops using it after a parent complains. Questionnaire covered length of labor, use of anesthesia during birth. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feuer Seeks to Cut Lobbyists' Contributions : Ethics: Proposal would end donations to accounts that council members use to pay expenses related to their duties. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defusing Revelation's Violent Predictions : Orthodox Christians Celebrate Scripture's Anniversary as a Time for Positive Solutions \o7 From Religion News Service\f7
Catholic Church Launches On-Line Mission to Cyberspace \o7 From Religion News Service\f7
Students Worldwide Join in Prayer Event By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blasts from the \o7 shofar\f7 , the ram's horn blown in... By John Dart
Platform : 'Curious People Can End Up Shot' \o7 Isabel Street in Cypress Park, where three-year-old Stephanie Kuhen died in a hail of gang gunfire last Sunday, is far from the only street where a late-night wrong turn is dangerous, if not lethal. Residents of other such neighborhoods in Pico-Union, East Los Angeles and and Pacoima talked to VLADIMIR CERNA about the compromises of a law-abiding life surrounded by thugs\f7
Conversation : An Evangelical World That Does Not Welcome Bob Dole \o7 Four years ago, KEVIN KIRBY, 33, co-founded Evangelicals Concerned Laguna, a gay Christian fellowship, with life partner Todd Souza, 27. With 550 members, the Orange County branch is the largest chapter of the national organization, based in New York City. Kirby talked with JOSEPH HANANIA\f7
Southern California Voices / A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY ISSUES : Public Places : The \o7 Piazza \f7 of Miracle Mile : Friday nights at LACMA--'a vitality that would be the envy of any city.' By Jane Spiller
Peng Trial Jury Deadlocks, Told to Keep Deliberating By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Says Recall Flyer 'Full of Lies' : Politics: Ward disputes the contentions that he and Irvine City Council members Hammond and Werner reneged on pledges to not raise taxes. Ward says he may decide to take legal action. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FLYING HIGH: U.S. astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, a 1976... By Debra Cano and Randy Lewis and Jerry Hicks
Divisions Deepen Over 'Safety' Baseball Issue : Recreation: Laguna Niguel controversy takes a new twist as 80 parents secede from Little League. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Strike Out as Own Lawyers : Courts: The armed robbery of a dog and a case of stolen flatware garner up to life in prison for O.C. defendants who represented themselves. By Ken Ellingwood and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teaching the Ropes : Students Get a Look From the Other Side of the Desk By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update: Follow-up on the news : YORBA LINDA : Park Equestrian Ring Is Back in the Saddle
ORANGE : Youth Was Accessory in Claes Killing By Anna Cekola
HUNTINGTON BEACH : He Navigated Around Doubts to Finish Job By Bill Billiter
LA PALMA : Police Paperwork Will Still Go to Buena Park By Bill Billiter
FULLERTON : 2 Lots Will Continue to Serve as Community Parks By Mimi Ko Cruz
CYPRESS : City OKs Oversized Sign at Racetrack By Bill Billiter
Update: Follow-up on the news : PLACENTIA : Strawberry Field Ripe for Development
Update: Follow-up on the news : LAKE FOREST : No Annexation Plans for Foothill Ranch
SANTA ANA : Former Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Charges By Rene Lynch
SANTA ANA : Man Who Died in Shooting Identified By Thao Hua
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Lost Gold
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Senior Housing Plan Vote Is Postponed By Jeff Bean
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Lake Golf Range Idea Blown Out of Water By Frank Messina
MISSION VIEJO : 3 Teen-Agers Face Charges in Beatings of 2 Girls By Lisa Richardson
COUNTYWIDE : 10,000 Runners, Walkers Expected at Breast Cancer Benefit By Enrique Lavin
COSTA MESA : Healey Appointed to Mesa Water Board By Hope Hamashige
SAN CLEMENTE : Motor-Home Owners Get Break on Parking By Julie Fate Sullivan
NEWPORT BEACH : Revamped Nightclub Seeks OK to Stay Open By Enrique Lavin
Jury Will Decide if Damages Are Due Firefighters : Courts: The panel is to rule next week whether four men whose civil rights were violated by the city of Westminster can collect compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'General' Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Military Officer : Courts: Man who showed up in uniform to negotiate Taco Bell contract had never been in armed forces, according to judicial records. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sangster, Huntington Beach Deputy City Attorney, Dies By Bill Billiter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Low-Income Renters Await Vote on Subsidies : Housing: Tenants fear affordable rates and possibility of owning their complexes hinges on Senate decision. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate Investment Firm Focus of Fraud Probe : Inquiry: Alleged victims include Friars Club members. Company president denies wrongdoing, lawyer says. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BAILOUT: The President may have saved the county... By Sharon Bernstein
School District Pulls 'Intrusive' Questionnaire : Privacy: Lancaster officials were shocked to learn about the enrollment forms, which had been handed out for years. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rerun Royalty : Dozens of Celebrities Who Weren't Quite Stars Appear at Convention By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Valley : Auto Shop Operators Fined for Swindling By Douglas Alger and David E. Brady
Northridge : CSUN Show Honors Brazil Guitar Great By David E. Brady
Tujunga : Cardinal, Bishop Mark Parish Anniversary By John Dart
Sun Valley : Anti-Drug Assembly Sends Upbeat Message By Douglas Alger
Northridge : Academics Honor 'Phenomenal Women' By David E. Brady
Woodland Hills : Electrical Woes Delay Interchange Opening By Frank Manning
San Fernando : High-Tech Police Facilities Open By Tim May
Boy Hit by Car, in Critical Condition
Improved Road Signs Urged at Project Sites : Public works: Chick's proposal seeks to better inform motorists who meet delays due to construction. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Treasurer Betty Evans to Retire By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carwash Will Raise Funds for Funeral By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
HOLY GRAIL: Pagan and Christian myths about the mysterious... By John Dart
Summertime Plays It Cool on Last Day By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hanging Together : Ropes Course Aims to Teach Trust, Build Character By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi's Bicentennial Party Finally Under Way : Celebration: After months of delays and confusion, organizers kick plans into high gear. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed Site for Reservoir Angers Area Residents : Neighborhood: Plan for 4-million-gallon water tank near a fault draws ire of Camarillo Heights homeowners. City may reconsider. By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stargazers to Hold Monthly Sky Watch By Richard Kahlenberg
Singles Convention to Discuss Relationships By Lisa M. Bowman
THOUSAND OAKS : Neighbors Wary as Home for the Dying Opens By Kelly David
No New Oriental Fruit Flies Found By Lisa M. Bowman
Certification Seen for Firefighter Contract By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Officials Oppose Bid to Sell Trash Firm By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : TV Actor Mitchell Sentenced in Assault By Stephanie Brommer
POINT MUGU : Hotshot Fliers Ready to Thrill Air Show Fans By Eric Wahlgren
Toxic Discharges
CAMARILLO : Railroad Work to Cause Detour By Nick Green
VENTURA : Man Held in Heist, Fatal Police Shooting By Stephanie Brommer
VENTURA : Parents Say Keep Day-Care Building By Catherine Saillant
OXNARD : Police Investigating Defused Pipe Bomb By Stephanie Brommer
Deal Near on Proposed Entertainment Center : Development: City next week will debate agreement with firm to turn lot next to Arts Plaza into a center featuring a theater, restaurants and specialty shops. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Seek to Ease Crowding at Buena High : Education: Busing and the end of a sibling-entry rule are among alternatives being considered to relieve the mushrooming enrollment. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clay Used to Smother Underground Fire at Simi Valley Landfill : Emergency: Officials won't know until Tuesday if smoldering trash has been put out or if flames have spread. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Empiria Rendon; Retired Vocational Nurse
Obituaries
County's Teacher of the Year Selected : Oxnard: Elaine Daugherty is commended for her professionalism. She says the kids 'give you life.' By Lisa M. Bowman
Autistic Royal High Graduate Threatens Suit By Lisa M. Bowman
SPORTS
Rockies Jump All Over Giant Rookie : Baseball: Estes starts key game and Bichette sparks Colorado to 6-1 victory. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Hang On, Beat Padres : Baseball: They stay within 1 1/2 games of the NL West-leading Rockies, gain game on Astros in the wild-card race. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Wild Party for the Dodgers : Baseball: After blowing four-run lead on Lasorda's 68th birthday, they eventually hold off San Diego, 6-5. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Unhappy Ending for Angels : Baseball: DiSarcina's return, Perez's homer fail to prevent eighth loss in a row, 8-3 to Texas. They drop into second place in AL West. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wadkins Has U.S. Playing Better Ball : Ryder Cup: Americans take 5-3 lead after first day as afternoon matchups work out well. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Sure Can't Break Record From Bench By Mal Florence
United States Poised to Defeat Sweden : Tennis: Sampras and Agassi untroubled by Enqvist, Wilander as U.S. team takes a 2-0 lead in Davis Cup semifinal. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Germany Also Takes a 2-0 Lead as Becker, Stich Beat Russians \o7 Associated Press\f7
No Funny Business: Rockies Just Win : Baseball: Rookie Estes starts key game for Giants and Bichette sparks Colorado's 6-1 victory. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : For First Time in the '90s, Hershiser Wins 15th From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Astros Miss Chance, Thanks to Cardinals From Associated Press
Well, at Least It Helps Marge Cut Down Cost of Champagne \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mariners Dramatically Move Ahead of the Slumping Angels \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Bavasi Says Lachemann's Job is Safe By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Wallach Downplaying Hit No. 2,000 By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Brian Jordan Will Stick With Baseball \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kariya Captivates With Furious Hat Trick in the Ducks' Victory By Robyn Norwood
Unser Awarded Portland Victory by Appeals Panel From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : Boselli Returns, Stokes Waits \o7 Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Bugner, 45, Returns to Win Australian Title \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Replacing Big Names Gives Them No Place to Hide By Bill Plaschke
Basketball Oakland and San Jose are in a bidding war for... From Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Kennedy Takes Advantage of the Sea Kings' Mistakes By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Ram Tough With Perry By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Tritons Find Target Just Enough By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Esperanza Defeats Capistrano Valley In Final Minute : Football: Aztecs score late, get interception to stop Cougars' final drive. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Norman Tradition
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Pacifica Has Enough to Beat Westminster, 26-10 By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Foothill Gets Some Revenge With 28-14 Victory By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lee Keeps Marching in Locke's Outburst : High school football: Running back scores four times and gains 169 yards in Saints' 57-29 rout of Huntington Park. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Krupp Leads El Toro to 57-12 Victory By Geoff Bilau, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Orange Defense Hands Katella Third Consecutive Shutout By Brad Moore
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Defense Lifts El Modena Over Tustin By Ryan T. Blystone, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : University Stops Woodbridge for Second Consecutive Shutout
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Newbury Park Runs Air Raid to Shellshock Buena, 42-8 By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Bakersfield Freaked Out in 35-15 Loss to Antelopes By Peter Yoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : California's Late Surge Sinks La Habra By Jason Hill
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Westlake Gets Flattened by Sudden Hart Attack, 37-7 By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Montclair Prep Sends Big-Time Message in 21-0 Victory Over Van Nuys By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Brea Olinda Defense Stops Verdugo Hills By Mike Wojciechowski
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Perry Back With Big Play as Mater Dei Wins By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Fountain Valley Impressive in 42-21 Victory Over L.B. Jordan By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Barbour's Two Touchdowns Lead Crespi to Win By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : St. Bonaventure Hogs the Ball and the Clock to Beat Nordhoff, 12-0 By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Montgomery Out as Troy Loses to La Serna, 29-13 By Russell Banks
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Santiago Gets Big Second Half From Carbajal By Scott Jones
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Norman's Returns Lead Ocean View Past Century
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Kilpatrick Gets First Victory on the Ground By Lisa Sweeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3 : Thousand Oaks Comes Back for Seconds, 27-13 By Greg Meade, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southern Section Roundup By Mario Arce
Southern Section Roundup By Robert Lewis
Southern Section Roundup By Scott Wraight
Southern Section Roundup By Vince Loughnane
Southern Section Roundup By Brian Sobel
Southern Section Roundup By Ed Kitchen
Southern Section Roundup By Lance O'Fallon
Southern Section Roundup By Lauren Peterson
Southern Section Roundup By Frank Carulli
Southern Section Roundup By Mark Bosteder
Southern Section Roundup By Steve Galluzzo
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : SCC Gets Sloppy Victory By Ted Apodaca
Southern Section Roundup By Jon Lee
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Western Gets Fourth-Quarter Score to Beat Rancho Alamitos By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup By Franklin White
Southern Section Roundup By Dave Miller
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Carter's Return Helps Carry Trabuco Hills to First Victory of Season By Michael Casey
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : ROUNDUP : Sonora's Brass Scores Five Touchdowns By Dale Ruhe
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : El Dorado Runs Over Valencia, 28-7 By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Dana Hills Celebrates End of Streak in a Big (41-0) Way By Rick Christopher
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREP EXTRA : Nemeth Leads Aliso Niguel By Tony Altobelli
Orange County High School Football Prep Extra : Roundup
Southern Section Roundup By Kari Cope
City Section Roundup By Sean Kim
City Section Roundup By Aaron Meier
City Section Roundup By Harold Brown
City Section Roundup : Intersectional By Greg Anapol
City Section Roundup By John Ortega
Collins Posts Best Score at Lower Trestles
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Concordia Beats Redlands in Women's Volleyball
Splash Beat Mexico City in Shootout
Big Defensive Play by Crenshaw Leaves Taft Fit to Be Tied, 28-28 By A.J. Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITY SECTION ROUNDUP : Sylmar Hits on All Cylinders in 42-7 Romp Over El Camino Real By Chris Bresnahan
ROUNDUP : Oak Park Boys' Team Captures Cross-Country Meet on Its Own Turf
City Section Roundup By Matthew Avila
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK : Kariya Hat Trick Helps Ducks to Victory By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Teams Face Big Challenges
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Simpson Again Leads Fullerton Victory
PREP WATER POLO ROUNDUP : Pflueger's Three Goals Spark Foothill Past Servite
Now, 'Real' Season Starts Up for USC : College football: Unbeaten Trojans take on Arizona in Pac-10 opener. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Has the Horses to Beat Cougar Posse : College football: Their offense is healthy, but loss of linebacker Edwards may hurt Bruins at Washington State. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners to Cut Ties With Kings : Hockey: After sale of club, former owners Sudikoff and Cohen will have no connection with team. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Bubble Blamed in Terrell's Death By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yankees and Red Sox Are Rained Out; Both Will Play Doubleheaders Today \o7 Associated Press\f7
Well, at Least It Helps Marge Cut Down Cost of Champagne \o7 Associated Press\f7
COMMENTARY : From Out of Control to Out of Contention? By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schvaneveldt Wins 3,000th Los Al Race By Stacy Pigott
New CIF Director Hayes Inherits Financial Bind : High schools: He seeks better planning and communication, but a $450,000 budget shortfall is his first concern. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / STEVE HENSON : Several Valley Boys of Summer Could Rise in the Spring By Steve Henson
Section to Investigate Burbank Incident : High school football: Commissioner Crowley will look into charges that Bulldog coaches tried to recruit player who quit team at Burroughs. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Seasons Are Enough for Oxnard Baseball Coach
SOUTHERN SECTION ROUNDUP : Harris' Long Runs Power Quartz Hill By Steve Goodman
Advertisement
