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Give Yoneji, Community Colleges a Chance : Education: The chancellor's contract is being canceled before he's had time to implement sorely needed changes. WARREN FURUTANI, Warren Furutani, executive director of the Asian Pacific Community Fund, was a member of the Los Angeles Unified School District board from 1987 to 1995
School Vouchers Spit in the Eye of Our Democratic Principles : Education: We invest taxes in public schools to promote the common good, not to finance sectarian indoctrination. LEONCE GAITER, Leonce Gaiter is a writer in Los Angeles
That Powder Keg at Castaic : Remedies must be found at strife-plagued Pitchess jail before it is too late
Terrorist Acts
City Hall
Whitewater
THE WORLD : EAST ASIA : As China, Taiwan Head for Collision, U.S. Must Play Great Compromiser Robert A. Manning, Robert A. Manning, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, was a State Department olicy advisor from 1989-93
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THE NATION : POLITICS : If Information Is Power, 'Anonymous' Has Key Suzanne Garment, Suzanne Garment, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author of "Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics" (Times)
THE NATION : JOBS : Predicting the Expected Blurs Economic Policy Matthew Miller, Matthew Miller, economics editor of the New Republic and a contributor to Time, was senior advisor in the Office of Management and Budget from 1993 to 1995
THE STATE : Politics Rears Its Disruptive Head in UC--and Students Suffer : CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT Matt Belloni, Matt Belloni, a junior majoring in political science and Spanish at UC Berkeley, is the opinion-page editor of the Daily Californian the independent student newspaper
. . . Not the Sexual Pandering of MTV : Why did Clinton appoint the network chief to his crusade against teen pregnancy? TONYA JOYNER, Tonya Joyner is an analyst with the youth culture division of Focus on the Family, a Christian ministry based in Colorado Springs
The New Gilded Age : With the rise of Steve Forbes, Americans' traditional hostility to the rich seems to have evaporated. : Evil? Society Now Celebrates the Plutocrat Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood." His new book is "Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Cult of Celebrity" (Knopf)
Kissinger's Role in Nixon Era
Ethiopian Jews: Success Threatened by Neglect : PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Middie Giesberg and Richard Giesberg, Middie and Richard Giesberg are founding board members of the North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry and members of the Jewish Community relations Committee of the Jewish Federation
CYBERSPACE : Why Nations Could Fear the Internet Michael Clough, Michael Clough is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Why This Congress Must Be Considered the Worst in a Half-Century Kevin Phillips and Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is the author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor." His most recent book is "Arrogant Capital: Washington," "Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little, Brown).
PERSPECTIVES ON TEEN PREGNANCY : We Need Tough Laws , Consistent Messages. : Prosecute the men responsible and give girls the self-esteem and knowledge they need to resist early sex. REGINA T. MONTOYA, Regina T. Montoya, a former assistant to President Clinton, is a member of the national board of directors of Girls Inc
The New Gilded Age : With the rise of Steve Forbes, Americans' traditional hostility to the rich seems to have evaporated. : To Win, Politicians Masked Their Wealth Bruce J. Schulman, Bruce J. Schulman, associate professor of history at Boston University, is author of "Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism" (Bedford Books)
When Telling the Truth Is a Crime : Most journalists in Africa struggle under government threats, or worse
More Intimidating Growls From Beijing : Tough talk on Taiwan poses a challenge to Clinton
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Linda Chavez-Thompson : Is Revitalizing America's Labor Movement a Sisyphean Task? Harry Bernstein, Harry Bernstein covered labor issues for The Times for 32 years. He interviewed Linda Chavez Thompson by phone from her office in Washington, D.C
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MOVIES : A Heidi's-Eye View : What does Heidi Fleiss think of 'Hollywood Madam,' a tell-all documentary about her escapades? Don't worry, she'll be blunt. Kristine McKenna, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar

COVER STORY : Apocalypse 2013 : John Carpenter and Kurt Russell team up for another 'Escape,' this time from the island of L.A. (Yes, that's what happens when a 9.6 shaker hits.) Patrick Goldstein, Patrick Goldstein is an occasional contributor to Calendar

POP MUSIC: ROCK, COUNTRY, R&B, RAP, LATIN, JAZZ : SIMPLY SINGLES : No Waiting for 'Exhale' Follow-Ups Cheo Hodari Coker

Saved by the Skull : *** "DIGITAL DEAD", The Grateful Dead Screen Saver, Grateful Dead Merchandising/ Delrina Steve Hochman

POP MUSIC : In Brief Don Snowden and Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).

POP MUSIC : In Brief Randy Lewis and Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).

SPOTLIGHT : JAZZ : * * 1/2, GONZALO RUBALCABA, "Imagine: Live in America", Blue Note Don Heckman and Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).

POP MUSIC : In Brief Cheo Hodari Coker and Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).

Pop Music : Unmasked Avenger Dave Jennings, from London

Surf's Up--in Pacoima Palisades? Scott Collins

VIDEO : Thumbs Down on 'Cinderella'? : Tradition doesn't matter, but political correctness reigns in a guide that takes a hard look at kids' videos. Diane Garrett, Diane Garrett is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer

ART : PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW : What Only a Stranger Can See : A San Diego show features works from a batch of gifted immigrants who saw us with different eyes, changing the way we see ourselves. Christopher Knight, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic

JAZZ : The Path to Prominence : Cassandra Wilson's delivery may be understated--no more than a toss of her dreadlocks--but there's no way you'll ever miss her point. Don Heckman, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz writer

Pop Music : Invasion Alert Steve Hochman

MOVIES : Make Way for the Next Brother Act David Kronke, David Kronke is a frequent contributor to Calendar

POP MUSIC : In Brief Steve Hochman and Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).

CDs Going Deep Into the Catalogs Herbert Glass, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar

Mainstreaming of Lollapalooza Douses Farrell's Flame Steve Hochman

CULTURE : Lots of Gems, No Diamond : The Smithsonian Institution is marking its 150th anniversary with a touring exhibition of 350 treasures--but the Hope diamond didn't make the trip. Stanley Meisler, Stanley Meisler is a staff writer in The Times' Washington bureau

MOVIES : POST-DIVINE RAPTURE : Hollywood to Hugh: All Is Forgiven Judy Brennan, Judy Brennan is a frequent contributor to Calendar

POP MUSIC : Diamond Strikes Gold in Nashville : *** NEIL DIAMOND, "Tennessee Moon", Columbia Elysa Gardner

A Look Back at L.A.'s Greatest Hits Steven Smith, Steven Smith is an occasional contributor to Calendar

Pop Music : Freewheelin' Steve Hochman

POP MUSIC : ** 1/2 FRANK BLACK, "The Cult of Ray", American Recordings Richard Cromelin

An E.A.R. for New Music : A group of former CalArts students finds the sweet sound of success as one of the nation's leading eclectic ensembles. Stuart Cohn, Stuart Cohn is an occasional contributor to Calendar

POP MUSIC : Spoiling for a Fight : Aimee Mann is a tough customer disguised as a new-pop chanteuse. Cut her off in the grocery line at your own peril. Lorraine Ali, Lorraine Ali writes about pop music for Calendar

THEATER NOTES : Goodbye Bloomies, Hello Canon Don Shirley, Don Shirley is a Times staff writer

THEATER : Who Said Burlesque Was Out? : The 'Fabulous Palm Springs Follies' is packing in members of the 'secret senior society.' Vaudeville shtick--and leg--is back. Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

One-Track Mind : Henry Andrade to Represent Tiny Cape Verde in Last Bid at Olympic Glory ERIN TEXEIRA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Another Grim Pursuit of Justice, American-Style BILL BOYARSKY

Los Alamos Gets to the Core of Dismantling Nuclear-Weapon Stockpile MARTHA MENDOZA, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aging Hotel Is Inn for the Long Haul TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Rap Singer Arrested on Drug, Weapons Charges ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Family, Friends Recall Ex-USC Star Williams JOHN M. GLIONNA and ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Grandparents Get Gold Stars for Returning to School to Help Kids DEB RIECHMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

County's New Traffic Center Passes Road Test DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Professional Women to Speak to Students DAVID R. BAKER

Groups With a Cause Investing a Lot in Voters CARLOS LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Crowded Field Seeks Tucker's Seat JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Prospect of More Concealed Guns Just Blows Him Away Dana Parsons

Police, Citizen Groups Meet at Summit JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Arts Plaza Panel Wants Sign Facing 101 Freeway MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Parents, Businessmen Help Students Go On-Line CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Author of Children's Book Leads Merry Book Signing From a Times Staff Writer

Upbeat in a Downpour : Rains Dampen Crowd at Black History Parade, but Not Spirits DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Dana Point Recall Vote Sets Off City Squabbling LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Scientists to Place Observatories on Sea Floor GEORGE TIBBITS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow-Moving Storm Soaks County; More Rain Expected CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Balanced Budget Means a Surplus of Sacrifice : Ending deficit spending, as so many Valley residents advocate, could threaten jobs, public safety services, transit and environmental protection. MARC LITCHMAN, Marc Litchman is a political consultant from Studio City

Shepherd of the Barrio : Immigrant Finds New Reason to Live, Becomes Priest Involved in Bettering Life in La Colonia ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Activist Working to Rein In Devices Used in Rodeo Events JULIE FATE SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

20 Gang Members Join in Brawl at Motel CHRISTINA LIMA

OJAI : Journal Accepting Photographs, Poetry JULIE TILSNER

Totally Board : Snowboarders Carve a Niche in Southern California Slopes TIM MAY

Woman Finds It's, Like, Rilly OK to Be a Val SCOTT HARRIS

Net Access Brings Concerns to Schools CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Seattle Pioneer's Legacy: A Proud and Confident Family DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Art of Remembering : Docent of Holocaust Exhibit Is No Aficionado of Culture, But Draws on Memories as Survivor LISA LEFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Information Highway Bypassing Many Campuses CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Restaurant Manager Killed in Robbery JUDY TORRES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Medical Correspondent for ABC News to Speak PAUL ELIAS

Student Loan Program Is Too Valuable to Nation to Be Slashed : Competitive edge in world markets, return in taxes from well-paid graduates outweigh budget considerations. ROBERT B. McLAREN, Robert B. McLaren is a professor of child development at Cal State Fullerton

TRAVEL

Europe's most beautiful church? : Italian GOTHIC : Orvieto is known for fine wines and lively ceramics, but its masterpiece is its exquisite cathedral CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER

Technology on the Menu for Passengers SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH

Across the Generations HANK KOVELL

Weekend Wandering EILEEN OGINTZ

Bike and Ride Through Scotland LUCY IZON

The Ultimate Cheap Package Tour: Just You and a Package CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER

Weekend Escape: Carlsbad : Blue Highways : Out for a spin over coastal North County in a very open cockpit JANET EASTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Eastman is assistant Life & Style editor in the Times Orange County edition

A Flyway Rest Stop for Birds JOHN McKINNEY

Destination: Norway : Troll Tracks : An inn-to-inn ski trek through a pristine wilderness of powder PAULA BOCK, Bock is a staff writer for Pacific, the Seattle Times Sunday magazine

Gardens of the Rich and Famous in France KARIN DOMINELLO

Taste of Travel: Arizona : The Hot Zone : Tucson spots where careful homage is paid to a cuisine seared with chiles KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a freelance food and travel writer and the author of five cookbooks

NEWS

Death Is No Obstacle in Game Where Stakes Are Souls RIC LEYVA, ASSOCIATED PRESS