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What happened on September 29, 1995
BUSINESS
7 Charged in Statewide Insurance Fraud Probe : Investigation: U.S. alleges scheme involved several legal offices and chiropractors. DOUG SMITH and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russell Goldsmith to Take Over as City National's CEO THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Untangling MCA Management Lineup CLAUDIA ELLER
New Monitoring System Will Tell Casinos How You Play : Gaming: 'Pit Boss' records wagers, winnings and much more. People who sign up to use cash cards have a good chance of being monitored. From Reuters
Company Town JAMES BATES
Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Retail Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Products Times Staff and Wire Reports
Texas Firms' Offer for British Utility Sparks Bidding War From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Rally Briskly on Bargain Hunting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
International Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Senate Explores Plan to Restrict Inflation Hikes for Benefits : Congress: Some see politically charged issue as key to solving budget crisis. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-PDA Engineering Official Is Accused of Insider Trading JOHN O'DELL
AT&T Expected to Get Increased Rate Flexibility : Telecom: FCC considers ending virtually all long-distance pricing regulation. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASD Tells Regional Offices to Investigate All Complaints JERRY KNIGHT, THE WASHINGTON POST
To Bond Believers, Now Is a Good Time to Invest TOM PETRUNO
International Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Files Charges in Probe of Municipal Bond Bidding : Securities: Bay Area firm is targeted. Officials say case is first of its kind. From Associated Press
Santa Ana Church Basement Runneth Over--With Water : Construction: Contractors, suppliers will pay $1.4 million to Coptic Orthodox congregation. DAN MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Daimler-Benz Appears at a Crossroads MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Would Create State's 4th-Largest Bank : Finance: Merged Union Bank and Bank of California would have $25 billion in assets. Institutions say they expect to cut 850 jobs. From Times Wire Services
COMPANY TOWN : Q & A : Vocal Session : Interscope's Iovine Reflects on Time Warner Split ROBERT HILBURN and CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Battle Brewing Over Software Standard : Internet: Microsoft, Visa scrap effort to create specs for secure transactions. From Reuters
Caremark International to Buy 29 Southland Clinics : Health care: Deal does not include Cigna Corp.'s HMO business. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Cap Cities Exec Named to Head Video Venture
Courts: SEC suit leads to $27.8-million decision against Douglas Cross of Laguna Niguel and four others in what judge described as Ponzi scheme. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Century 21 Sees Reorganization, Massive Layoffs : Real estate: Majority of the firm's 150 Irvine workers don't know if they'll be moved with headquarters to N.J. or fired. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
850 Jobs to Be Eliminated in Bank Merger : Finance: Deal, expected since last spring, combines Union Bank and Bank of California. New institution would be state's fourth-largest. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Theater Sued Over Loans of $15 Million CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Games Maker Challenges 'Add-On' : Computers: Interplay Productions is seeking a court order against the software creator of 'Dimensions for Descent.' GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea, U.S. Reach Accord on Auto Trade : Relations: Seoul will eliminate barriers that have limited American auto sales there to less than 1% of the market. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Rally on Tech Bargain Hunting From Times Wire Services
Agency Probes Air Bag Deployment Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Food Company Owners Charged in Drug Tunnel Case : Smuggling: Indictment names executives of Reynoso Bros. in unfinished underground passage linking San Diego and Tijuana. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California. : The Unwelcome Mat : If you have a car, then you need someplace to park it. But that's easier said than done in parts of L.A. RICH SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Channel Islands High School 11th-Grader Is Fatally Shot NICK GREEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seek Woman in Videotaped Fatal Attack : Crime: Heavyset suspect choked man in crowded Miracle Mile park over a pack of cigarettes. Passersby did not intervene, tape shows. STEPHEN GREGORY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The O.J. Simpson Murder Trial : Furor in Black and White : Apologies Are Issued for Diamond Bar School Paper's Fuhrman Cartoon IAN JAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Storefront Police Center Opens Doors KELLY DAVID
Teen Pleads to Manslaughter in Stabbing Death : Courts: Chris Velardo had no direct role in slaying, prosecutor says. Four others face trial in the death of 16-year-old Agoura Hills resident. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : New Terminal to Serve Sightseeing Buses ALAN EYERLY
Signs of Discontent : Advertising: Laguna Beach's lone billboard may get 15-year reprieve. Council votes Tuesday. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Move to Improve Water for Port Hueneme ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seeking Woman in Videotaped Fatal Attack STEPHEN GREGORY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS : Farmers Contribute $42,872 to Campaign : Fund-raising: Nearly half of amount to defeat two land-use measures is supplied by Farm Bureau. Council candidates also file disclosure statements. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Students Find Music for Saw Can Be Sharp CHRISTINA LIMA
San Gabriel Valley : DYNAMIC POMONA
Countywide : Board Gets Update on Affordable Housing SHELBY GRAD
Starting Monday, Police to Cite Students for Being Off Campus
Now, On With LAPD Reform : By dropping his $10-million claim, Williams can refocus his attention
Police Fatally Shoots Man Who Allegedly Attacked Them
VENTURA : Fund-Raiser Planned for Boys & Girls Club NICK GREEN
San Fernando Valley : CAT TALE
South Bay : STREET SALES
New Citywide Ordinance to Curb Truancy Praised : Schools: Law aimed at cutting dropout rate makes it unlawful for students to leave campus without a valid excuse. It takes effect Monday. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast : KILLERS SOUGHT
THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Men Sought in Robbery at Bank ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Brinkmanship on the Budget : GOP slash-and-burn approach pushes the limit
MISSION VIEJO : Council Meetings to Start Hour Earlier FRANK MESSINA
CAMARILLO : Panel to Include at Least 6 Youths NICK GREEN
3 Arrested in Chase After 2 Crashes
Westside : RUSH! IS ON
Southeast : NEW HEADQUARTERS
VENTURA : Neighborhood Cleanup Planned ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
COSTA MESA : District Develops Plan to Hush Water Pump HOPE HAMASHIGE
The Democrats: Now They Are Three : Politics: The White House, members in Senate and House are pursuing different paths, splintering their strength. ROSS K. BAKER, Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University and the author of "House and Senate" (W.W. Norton). and
ANAHEIM : Ousted Budget Panel Member Reappointed GREG HERNANDEZ
At Only $4 Million a Mile, Firm Hopes Driverless Rail Network Gets on Track RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seeking Man Who Molested Girl, 12 TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Schools to Guide More Minorities to Sciences HOPE HAMASHIGE
Mother Wakes to Find Son Floating in Pool : Accident: Newport woman says the 18-month-old was in a playpen when she dozed off. He's in critical condition. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COURT WATCH : When Pain Explodes
Southeast : Cal State Long Beach Gets $1.7 Million Defense Grant
Signs of Discontent : Transit: Laguna Hills will spend $40,000 to remove bus stop shelters, install ad-free benches. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Bellying Up to the Barbershop
VENTURA : Design Plans Detail Renovation of Mall TRACY WILSON
Law Targeting Truants to Take Effect Monday : Schools: Students found off campus without excuses will be ticketed and have to appear before a Traffic Court judge. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Who Got $800 at Tortilla Flats Sought
San Gabriel Valley : NO JACK?
South Bay : Distracted Driver Fatally Hits Man
South Bay : FINALLY A FINALIST
SIMI VALLEY : $6,000 Claim Filed After SWAT Battle MACK REED
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Armed Men Rob Bank of About $8,000 LEE ROMNEY
Park Status for East Mojave
ELECTIONS / VENTURA BALLOT MEASURES : Debate Held on Preserving Farmland--With Farmers Opposing 2 Proposals KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 13
OAK VIEW : Chlorine Spill Closes Highway for 3 Hours ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Peat Marwick Added to O.C. Bond Suit : Bankruptcy: The accounting firm knew about the risky investments but failed to take action, the county alleges. The company denies any culpability. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arleta : Dedication Celebrates Landscaping Project TIM MAY
SANTA ANA : Head Start Reports Improved Skills JEFF KASS
Juvenile Court Mental Health Care Probed : Social services: Treatment issues are under study in light of medication complaints at Orangewood Children's Home. The panel's report is expected in January. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Restrictions Placed on Political Signs JOHN POPE
Schools : Education news : SOUTH COUNTY : 6 Grade Schools Get New Principals DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN
Westside : Santa Monica Gives to Homeless Vets Shelter
SIMI VALLEY : Rita Moreno to Star at Arts Center Debut MACK REED
BREA : Artwork in Neon: Totally Tubular JOHN POPE
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Detectives Cleared of Criminal Liability MACK REED
Motorcyclist From Westminster Dies in Freeway Crash TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Petition Calls for Weldon Canyon Dump : Trash: Backers are confident the initiative will qualify for the March countywide ballot. Opponents vow to renew the legal battle. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ojai Man Gets 8 Years in Shaking Death of Baby MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California. : The Garage Evolves From Stable to Staple : Architecture Reflects the Changing Role of Automobiles in American Life AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools : Education news : MISSION VIEJO : Rummage Sale to Aid Science Camp Trip DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN
Reseda : Commission Praises Cleveland Students TIM MAY
GARDEN GROVE : Barriers to Be Tried as Traffic Solution SARAH KLEIN
Pico-Aliso 'Others'
Obituaries
Central Los Angeles : Boxers Donate $10,000 to Inner-City Games
Questions and Answers About Your Commute : Negotiating the Ins and Outs of Car-Pool Lanes DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Fernando Valley : Task Force Praised for Reducing Graffiti
State Tort Reform
Simi Coffeehouse Says It Has Grounds to Keep Its Name MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary : * O. Andrea Giltner; Longtime Ojai Resident
A Hard Rap, but Far From Fatal : Time Warner move unlikely to sink sales or popularity of 'gangsta' music
Man, 19, Wounded in Drive-By
PERSPECTIVES ON GANGS : Victimizers Call Us to Compassion, Too : For all our demonizing, the perpetrators of violence and senseless deaths are still human beings. GREGORY J. BOYLE, Father Gregory J. Boyle is director of Jobs for a Future and Homeboy Industries, programs of Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles. and
Assemblywoman Boland May Run for Russell's State Senate Seat JOHN SCHWADA and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OJAI : Homeless Shelter Seeks Volunteers ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
North Hollywood : Soil Strengthening on Subway Site Planned LUCILLE RENWICK
Countywide : 'Leave Plan Alone,' Bus Chiefs Told RENE LYNCH
Westside : GAY SUPPORT
Steiner Gets Notice of Recall Drive, Vows Fight : Government: Anti-tax group objects to supervisor's role in the bankruptcy crisis. He says the people in his district still back him and he expects the effort to fail, as a similar move against Stanton did. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Volatile Mix of Anger and Apathy : Russia: Disillusionment and a growing readiness to endorse authoritarian remedies put newfound democracy at risk. ARCHIE BROWN, Archie Brown is professor of politics at the University of Oxford and director of the Russian and East European Center at St. Antony's College
Woodland Hills : Man Is Sentenced to Jail Over Loan Scam LESLIE BERGER
Child Custody Battles
Ban on Just Beards? Here's a Plan for the Hair and Now DANA PARSONS
SAN CLEMENTE : Surfrider Seeks Beach Keeper Sponsors DAVID REYES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Scoring the Sound Bite of the Day Bill Boyarsky
Burbank OKs Warner Bros. Expansion Plan : Construction: The $800-million project is expected to triple studio's local employment. JEANNETTE DESANTIS and DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Colin Powell's Views
State Delays Evictions of 10 Patients : Health care: Agency rules that county did not give those at Rancho Los Amigos nursing home enough time to be placed in other facilities. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Illinois in 1981 Sylmar Killing ANTONIO OLIVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Moves to Garner Support for Thousand Oaks Shopping Center : Growth: Rick Caruso brings his proposal to a meeting of 50 community residents. They ask him many questions but do not voice objections. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Women, 7 Men Selected for Menendez Retrial Jury
North Hills : Plane Crash-Lands in Home's Back Yard FRANK WILLIAMS
World-Class Bicycle Club Brakes for L.A. : Journey: Six disabled riders arrive for final segment of their around the globe odyssey. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Officers to Go on Alert for Verdict : Safety: Emergency operations facilities will be put in operation once deliberations begin, officials say. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soldier of Fortune Attendee Fatally Shot by Own Gun
VENTURA : Walk-Run to Benefit Alzheimer's Assn. NICK GREEN
Jury Convicts Oil Technician of Boss' Slaying KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barclay Donation Ruling Heartens Arts Community : Philanthropy: Fund-raisers are thankful for a legal precedent but don't anticipate a rash of suits. They cite good relations with those who pledge assistance. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Travel to Japan to Cement Sister City Ties DEBRA CANO
Van Nuys : Police to Honor Tagger Task Force DOUGLAS ALGER
Teen Pleads to Manslaughter in Stabbing : Courts: Sentencing set for Oak Park youth. Four others face trial in the death of 16-year-old Agoura Hills resident. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Arraigned in Freeway Crash : Accident: CHP officer pinned under car is still critical. Suspect is charged with felony drunk driving. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Gabriel Valley : Woman Gets Surgery to Lengthen Limbs
CITY SMART: How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California. : Gallery Houses Spirits of Ancestors EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : Y Holds Powwow for Indian Guides DAVID E. BRADY
Central Los Angeles : HELP FOR HOMELESS
A Hard Rap, but Far From Fatal : Time Warner move unlikely to sink sales or popularity of 'gangsta' music
Climate Change in Hermosa Beach Means Brighter Days for Businesses : Improved City Hall atmosphere has helped revitalize restaurants and night life. TRACY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EPA to Cap Dump Site in Fullerton DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON GANGS : Deference to Gangs Makes Them Kings of the Roost The tragic death of 3-year-old Stephanie Kuhen allegedly at the hands of the Avenues gang has spawned Mayor Richard Riordan's announcement of a countywide Street Gang Working Group to quell gang violence. MALCOLM W. KLEIN, director of social science research at USC, has studied street gangs for 23 years. Based on personal experience and bolstered by statistics from police and court files, Klein wrote the newly published "The American Street Gang" (Oxford University Press). He argues that society's attempts to abate gangs has inadvertently reinforced gang cohesion and violence. and * As told to Joseph Hanania, Special to The Times
CORONA DEL MAR : Amended Charges Filed as Coach's Pay Stops LEE ROMNEY
Schools : Education news : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Dwyer Middle School Dedicates New Wing DEBRA CANO and JEFF BEAN
Man Killed While Sitting in His Van
SPORTS
For Shaq, Hakeem, It's Fun to Get Paid MIKE DOWNEY
Cal Finding Success Comes With a Price : College basketball: Since arrival of Kidd, program has found itself at odds with the NCAA. The school's investigation of Fowlkes is reopened. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garand's Sneak Completes Rally for Sunny Hills DAN ARRITT
Oak Park Player Files Suit Over His Haircut : Jurisprudence: Junior varsity lineman says he has been harassed and ridiculed by coaches because his hair isn't short enough after three trims. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vilas Still Wandering--as a Player, Minstrel : Tennis: Argentine star works on his poetry, music while staying active on Champions Tour. He faces Connors tonight at Sherwood Country Club. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fan Loses Battle With Myers as the Cubs Win a Wild One From Associated Press
Money Takes All the Fun Out of Game MAL FLORENCE
Angels Certainly Will Accept Gift From A's : Baseball: Oakland pitcher's throwing error is the key to 4-1 victory as California pulls within one game of Yankees. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Will Do Their Best to Help Dodgers Go South BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JC Transfers May Have to Sit Out a Season From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Tailback Depth Becomes a Problem STEVE SPRINGER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Boskie to Keep Spot in the Rotation ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Langston Does the Dirty Work, Stops His Recent Skid ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal Sets Aside Distractions to Beat Agoura in First-Place Battle MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Boskie to Keep Starting Spot ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Orange Outlasts Santa Ana in a Mistake-Filled Game : Football: Teams combine for eight fumbles, three interceptions and 174 yards in penalties. Panthers come out on top, 30-7. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giants Deal Rockies a Blow ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harris Throws a Rare Right-Left Combo From Associated Press
Angels Hang On to Playoff Hopes by Beating A's : Baseball: They move one game behind the Yankees in wild-card race with three to play. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : St. Louis Dome Might Not Be Ready Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Allows Soccer Victory to Slip Away
Splash Continues to Close on Sockers With Victory MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Welcome Addition : Going From Eight-Man Football to the Traditional Game Works Out Well for Schools That Have Made the Switch MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball's Latest Trick: Limiting Playoff Games Shown on Television LARRY STEWART
Camacho Wins Decision but Not Crowd in L.A. Debut TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : On Mission, Harvard Wins, 22-2
While Tuning Up, Hoover Manages to Clean Up JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Suspends 3 : College football: Walters, Ifeanyi, Herrin subject to NCAA investigation for allegedly accepting payments from agent. Forfeits are a possibility. ELLIOTT ALMOND and EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crowder Denied, Petit Suspended LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's a New Breed of Hockey at Sports Arena : Minor leagues: Ice Dogs of International Hockey League make their debut this weekend. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Cooking Brought Van Herk to SCC MARTIN BECK
Guard Certain Pair Were Shot by Beauregard IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Puckett Beaned, Jaw Is Broken Associated Press
Fan Gets Into It as Cubs Win a Wild One From Associated Press
BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Bantamweight Vasquez Stops Orejel in First Round DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oak Park's Martin, Candy Not Exactly Wild and Crazy Guys
Mueller's Switch Pays Off as Western Handles Warren ERIC MADDY
Price Could Make the Bullets Right : Pro basketball: Top rookie Wallace signs but the deal for veteran point guard on the same day could be more crucial to Washington's immediate success. RICHARD JUSTICE, WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Georgia Tech Knocks Off Maryland From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Haas, Bonds Will Fill In on Defense EARL GUSTKEY
Kicker Goes for Two: Football and Soccer : UCLA: Sailer, a freshman, punts for Bruins but wants to play second sport too. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Verne Damien Runs Over El Dorado, 31-14 DALE RUHE
Phelps Remains Steadfast: It's God Before Football STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owens Scores Three Times in Brea Romp SCOTT JONES
Rosamond Rally Catches St. Bonaventure PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Joins Basketball Staff at Valley
PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Knocks Off No. 1 Corona del Mar
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Griffey's Hit Slams Door on Rangers From Associated Press
Shining Knight : Garner Seems to Be Everything Everyone Expects Him to Be VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick Loss Leaves Borg Speechless TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Santiago Gets Relief in Come-From-Behind Victory PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Antigone' Packs Contemporary Bite PHILIP BRANDES
RESTAURANTS : Downtown Dining Tips for the Pre-Theater Crowd MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Big Green' Is a Kick Despite Predictability JOHN ANDERSON, FOR THE TIMES
'Woman' Balances Comedy and Tragedy PHILIP BRANDES
L.A. Finally Developing Taste for Salsa : Pop music: City doesn't rival New York yet, but Saturday's second Hollywood Bowl show is a good start. ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'The Germans' Tells a Superficial Tale ROBERT KOEHLER
Pinot Hollywood Has Flavor of Winner in Decor and Menu S. IRENE VIRBILA, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : 'Deep's' Plot Is as Bare as Its Characters DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising to the Challenge of Lowering Expenses : Commentary: Wise choices at the Huntington Beach Art Center allow cost-cutting with uncompromised quality. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Having a 'Devil' of a Time : Adaptation of Mosley Novel Captures a Bygone L.A. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Jim Ruiz Group Blends Drollery and Dread RICHARD CROMELIN
'View' a Gritty Tale of Bigotry SCOTT COLLINS
Undeterred, Un-Detoured : Despite a Summer of Setbacks, Alternative Repertory Theatre Is Ready for Its 9th Season MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'War of Buttons' Charms as It Gently Makes Point KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Shining the Light of Day on Fleshy 'Baywatch Nights' DAVID KRONKE
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Steal Big' an Ambitious Tale of Immigrant Twins : Movie review: Andy Garcia has dual role in film that aims for drama, whimsy but sometimes trips in transitions. JACK MATHEWS, FOR THE TIMES
Get Your Jazz Pulse Taken at 5th Annual 'Drew' Festival ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Moonlight' Fails to Capture a Promising Subject JACK MATHEWS, FOR THE TIMES
Today on 'Howard Copy': An Exclusive! HOWARD ROSENBERG
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Karloff Stars in Cult Favorite 'Dark House' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : 'The Nerd': Victim of a Mugging T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Taking a Magical Musical Ride at the New 'State Fair' LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
O.C. ALBUM REVIEWS : These Roots Are Made for Rockin' and Bluesin' MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : A 'Glass' That's Only Half Full ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KABC Drops Ira Fistell as Host of Late-Night Radio Program : Radio: KABC says Ira Fistell's firing was unrelated to his legal problems over leaving scene of a fatal collision. JUDITH MICHAELSON and ROBERT KOEHLER
A 'Buddy' Returns to TV : Tom Hanks' Ex-Sidekick Peter Scolari Scoffs at Career Comparisons STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Banking On a Lifetime of Comic Genius BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weight-Loss Drug Passes Clinical Test ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill OKd to Clear Voter Initiatives' Legal Paths : Congress: Measure inspired by judge's blocking of Prop. 187 is first Bono legislation to pass House. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Sales Pitch : Nowadays, you can't choose baseball or softball equipment on the fly. Be sure you know your options or you'll make a few errors. PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Accord Stirs Skepticism but Hope in O.C. KAREN D'SOUZA and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gov. Wilson Blasts Allen, Backs Recall : Politics: Ex-Speaker calls letter a bald attempt to curry favor with conservatives who have not endorsed state chief's presidential campaign. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROAD TO MIDEAST PEACE : Ex-Gunmen Seek to Reinvent Selves as Candidates : Politics: Palestinian guerrilla groups scramble to create parties, devise platforms. Elections are scheduled to be held after Israeli troops redeploy. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Endorses Recall of Ex-Assembly Speaker Allen From a Times Staff Writer
Budget Bandwagon Picks Up Plenty of Bells and Whistles JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Bill Averting Federal Shutdown : Congress: Stopgap spending measure gives GOP, White House six weeks to work out budget deal. Senate is also expected to approve legislation. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Can Intense Intervention Be the 8% Solution? ENRIQUE LAVIN
Hydrogen Leak Delays Launch of Space Shuttle Associated Press
Officials Question Arts Center Funding : Endowment: Several Thousand Oaks council members call for disclosure of financial status, charging that businessman is withdrawing donation. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Whitman Warns Against GOP Platform Extremism JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Eigil Axgil; Gay Activist
Gene Defect May Provide Cancer Test ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
At White House, the Routine Is Miraculous : Historic Signing Leaves Some Nodding--in Sleep DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 U.S. Soldiers Charged With Raping Girl From Associated Press
1 Year Later, Estonians Mark Sinking of Ferry MICHAEL TARM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RUSSIA : Military Housing Now Hot Property CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROAD TO MIDEAST PEACE : West Bank Awaits Self-Rule With Hope, Dread : Administration: The Palestinian Authority has not delivered on most of its early promises. After a year, one village still waits for a garbage truck. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mercenary Leads Coup in Comoros Off African Coast From Associated Press
Reynolds Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Sexual Misconduct From Associated Press
Virginia Killer Executed Associated Press
Former Interior Minister Shot to Death in Algiers Associated Press
Saturn Changes Aren't Out of This World PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kasparov Wins on Foe's Blunder Jack Peters
Irven (Irv) Spence; Animator
Chinese President's Ambitions Boosted as Ally Rises and Rival Falls RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Data Contradicts Fortier in Blast Case : Oklahoma: He says Timothy McVeigh robbed an Arkansas gun collector to fund the bombing. But records indicate suspect was in Ohio during heist. RICHARD A. SERRANO and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JAPAN : Kobe Faltering Despite Hopes : A construction boom has failed to develop after killer quake shook economy. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamas Gives Arafat His Due in Sealing Pact Reuters
COLUMN ONE : New Math: Dividing School Day Differently : More high schools are dropping the six-period format. Fewer, smaller classes stimulate learning and help erase discipline problems, backers say. ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Harry Hurwitz; Independent Filmmaker
NEWS ANALYSIS : Families' Anger Erupts Outside the Courtroom TIM RUTTEN and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Depressed Mexican Police Officer Kills 3 Reuters
Scheck Moves From Sidelines to Center Stage HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
U.S. Denies Involvement in Attack on Colombian President's Lawyer JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turning Points : Mountain Retreat Works to Alter Course for At-Risk O.C. Teens ENRIQUE LAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tax Increases Require Voter Approval, State Court Says : Government: Justices declare Prop. 62 constitutional. Taxing ability of cities, counties will be restricted. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
1 Year Later, Estonia Marks Ferry Tragedy MICHAEL TARM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : Art History for Little More Than a Late Fee DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Cochran Statements 'Lies,' Vannatter Says : Reaction: Simpson lawyer called detective a 'devil of deception' in closing argument. JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Unveils Plans for Expansion : Military: Strategy maps extension of U.S. nuclear umbrella and higher costs for member countries. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James B. Rea; Mutual Fund Co-Founder
Jan Rubinstein; Activist Against Spousal Abuse
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : L.A. County Still on Short List for Trial in Klaas Case PATT MORRISON
A Stranger in a Strange Land : Books: Poet Marjorie Agosin knows what it's like to be displaced. Now she's learning more about herself as she traces the lives of her peripatetic parents. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vowing to End Strife, Rabin and Arafat Sign Pact NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adorned in Sweetness and Light BETTY GOODWIN
Tax Increases Require Voter Approval, State Court Says : Government: Justices declare Prop. 62 constitutional. Taxing ability of cities, counties will be restricted. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Children of Hope : In Cypress Park, Students at Florence Nightingale School Confront Their Fears and Learn to Value a Legacy of Caring MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Bill on Deadbeat Parents : Legislation: The measure allows seizure of driver's licenses from those who owe child support. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Your Average 80th Birthday PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Urged to Free Simpson as Act of Courage, Social Justice : Courts: Defense equates acquittal with defending the Constitution and poses 15 questions to the prosecution. Cochran asks panel to stop "cover-up" by authorities. JIM NEWTON and TIM RUTTEN and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RSVP : They Were Hungry For More Gore BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP's Drive for Change Eclipsing Reagan Revolution JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Kind of 'Animal Farm' Without a Moral to the Story : ANIMAL PLANET by Scott Bradfield ; Picador USA $22, 231 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Have We Hit the Breaking Point? LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistrial in O.C. Love Triangle Murder Case KEN ELLINGWOOD and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Burbank OKs Warner Bros. Expansion : Entertainment: Studio's $800-million development will triple its local employment and cement the industry's growing role in the Valley's economy. JEANNETTE DESANTIS and DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE GOODS : You Are on the Receiving End LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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