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What happened on September 07, 1999
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : CLU Plugs Online Job-Search Service COLL METCALFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY BUSINESS : For-Profit School Cashes In on Career Parents' Need for Help : Chain: Pinecrest's 11 campuses cater to those who seek a combination of quality teaching, good child care and personal attention to students. TOM GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cool Weather Keeps Holiday Crowds at Bay : Beaches: Almost all the shoreline is open but the usual Labor Day throngs are missing as the sun decides to sleep late. MATTHEW EBNET and JEFF GOTTLIEB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ventura County Business : Business Calendar
Focus: Orange County Community News : Westminster Louise Roug, (714) 966-5977
Focus: Orange County Community News : Lake Forest Alex Katz, (949) 574-4206
Focus: Orange County Community News : Cypress Jin Whang, (714) 966-7440
Focus: Orange County Community News : La Palma Louise Roug, (714) 966-5977
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Port of Los Angeles' Valley Office Will Open Thursday
Focus: Orange County Community News : Seal Beach Louise Roug, (714) 966-5977
Focus: Orange County Community News : Fountain Valley Ellen McCarty, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 14
Jerry Lewis Misses Part of Telethon From Times Wire Services
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Superior Industries Buys Building Site in Arkansas
Focus: Orange County Community News : Dana Point Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2150
Focus: Orange County Community News : San Juan Capistrano Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2150
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : YARC Systems Acquires Quality Photographic BARBARA MURPHY
Ventura County Business : Government Contract Awards
Focus: Orange County Community News : Laguna Hills Andrew Glazer, (949) 574-4204
Focus: Orange County Community News : Stanton Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Focus: Orange County Community News : Laguna Niguel Anastacia Grenda, (949) 574-4201
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : LTC Properties Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend BARBARA MURPHY
Focus: Orange County Community News : Buena Park Susan McCormack, (714) 966-5879
Focus: Orange County Community News : La Habra Jin Whang, (714) 966-7440
Focus: Orange County Community News : San Clemente Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2150
GOP Lawmakers' Session of Discontent : Democrats have the governor's office and majorities in the Assembly and Senate; Republicans have . . . very few bills with a chance. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : K-Swiss to Pay Quarterly Dividend of .015 Per Share
Valley Business Split on Area Code Solution Karen Robinson-Jacobs
Focus: Orange County Community News : Yorba Linda Jasmine Lee, (949) 764-4331
Focus: Orange County Community News : Laguna Beach Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2150
Focus: Orange County Community News : Fullerton Jin Whang, (714) 966-7440
Backers of NFL Team Prepare Last-Ditch Plan on Financing : Football: As league's deadline approaches, Councilman Ridley-Thomas seeks to head off defeat with a report backing subsidy for Coliseum parking. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Are Returning to Roomier, Cooler Classes : Education: Three new campuses, and renovations including air conditioning, await as Valley pupils prepare for start of school. KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus: Orange County Community News : Villa Park Susan McCormack, (714) 966-5879
Focus: Orange County Community News : Mission Viejo Sean Kirwan, (949) 574-4202
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Cherokee Posts 2nd-Quarter Income of $2.2 Million
Focus: Orange County Community News : Garden Grove Jason Kandel, (714) 966-5848
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Dick Clark Productions' 4th-Quarter Profits Down
School's In, but Is Traffic Up? : Transportation: The resumption of classes doesn't necessarily mean more congestion, says a Caltrans official. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debate Rises Over Billing Countries for Immigrant Students MARIA ELENA FERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus: Orange County Community News : Huntington Beach Eron Ben-Yehuda, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 13
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : Virtual Source Signs Deal With DirectLine BARBARA MURPHY
Pension Plans
Money for NFL
Cell Phone
GOP Candidates
Church and State
Physician Group Financial Crisis
Initiatives
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Sherman Oaks-Based Bank Acquired by City National
2nd Amendment
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : Merger of 2 Testing Firms Yields QualityLogic BARBARA MURPHY
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY EARNINGS : Bank Holding Company Increases Earnings
Focus: Orange County Community News : Newport Beach Amy R. Spurgeon, (949) 574-4230
Ventura County Business : Government Contract Awards
Focus: Orange County Community News : Orange Susan McCormack, (714) 966-5879
Redistricting: a Family Feud
Focus: Orange County Community News : Brea Jasmine Lee, (949) 764-4331
CSU Partnerships
Focus: Orange County Community News : Costa Mesa Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4268
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Coming Soon to Van Nuys
Focus: Orange County Community News : Irvine Kristiane M. Ridgway, (949) 764-4309
Focus: Orange County Community News : Los Alamitos Susan McCormack, (714) 966-5879
The Safety Zone: Action Log
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY EARNINGS : Med-Design Reports Loss in 2nd Quarter
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Start of School Brings More Traffic--or Does It? : Roads: Commuters in the region may notice more congestion, but volume actually declines, expert says. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus: Orange County Community News : Laguna Woods Andrew Glazer, (949) 574-4204
Risks in a For-Profit Big Board
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Party Time : Democrats Rake Republicans Over Coals at Annual Holiday Picnic MATT SURMAN and CATHERINE BLAKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Meeting to Focus on Radar Tower Proposal : Dispute: Weather Service officials will hear residents' concerns about the planned upgrade. Opponents have long wanted the structure relocated. MARGARET TALEV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Program Helps Women Beat Substance Abuse : Counseling: Tri-Valley Teen Challenge, which recently moved to a new site, enforces strict rules for residents trying to kick alcohol, drug dependency. ROSEANN LANGLOIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pot Plantation and Police Raids
Commentary : She Blew the Waco Probe; She Must Go : Reno had six years to get to the bottom of what happened. Latest revelations show how she let the FBI off the hook. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a contributing editor to The Times
Rediscovering a Common Bond on Immigration AGUSTIN GURZA
A Lesson on Pluralism? : Some See Bias in Fight Against Planned Muslim Campus SCOTT GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : TV Stars to Tout Tooth-Whitening Treatment BARBARA MURPHY
Ventura County Business : Valley People
Man Killed, Officer Hurt in Shootout : Crime: Gun battle takes place in abandoned South L.A. building reputedly used for drug buys. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : PERSPECTIVE ON WATERGATE : A Wise Ford Pardoned Nixon : It probably cost him the presidency, but its real legacy lies in the stability, clarity it gave the nation. STANLEY I. KUTLER, Stanley I. Kutler is the author of "The Wars of Watergate" (W.W. Norton, 1992)
Focus: Orange County Community News : Santa Ana Jason Kandel, (714) 966-5848
VALLEY BUSINESS : BUSINESS ROUNDUP : Canoga Park Bank-Card Firm Bought by Accesspoint
Focus: Orange County Community News : Placentia Luladey B. Tadesse, (949) 574-4212
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY REVIEW : SCORE to Offer Series of Classes for Entrepreneurs LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Move Will Ease Overcrowding at Juvenile Hall : Corrections: Nonviolent offenders in restitution program will live at Camarillo Airport site until county facility is built in 2003. ANNA GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Life After Service No Smooth Sailing for Navy Veterans : Military: Retiring personnel sometimes find their experience doesn't easily transfer to jobs in the civilian sector, but workshops are helping to ease the transition. MATT SURMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stock Car Race Causes Few Problems : Sports: Three-day NASCAR event is barely noticed by museum-goers at Exposition Park, unlike last year. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY BUSINESS : Harvard-Westlake CEO Ties Family Investment to Desire for Quality : Cost: Tuition at the school is $14,400; the headmaster says annual giving and voluntary capital support allow salaries that attract the kind of staff customers expect. ROBERTA G. WAX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY BUSINESS : Institute Aims to Turn Profit on High-Tech Industry : Jobs: A new campus of DeVry will open soon with the goal of preparing students for employment in the Valley, where there is a shortage of qualified workers. BOB HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY REVIEW : Camarillo Company Pens New Chapter With Waterford Line LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS : VENTURA COUNTY DIGEST / BARBARA MURPHY : Tri-County Joins Blue Dot. Services BARBARA MURPHY
Cloud Over Police Unit : Amid yet another shooting controversy, the question of whether the LAPD needs its Special Investigations Section must be squarely faced.
Ventura County Business : Ventura County People
Commentary : Asian Values Meet Western Realities : Culture: A man whose life straddles two cultures watches as his children make their own choices. YEARN HONG CHOI, Yearn Hong Choi is a former assistant for environmental quality in the office of the U.S. secretary of Defense. He is a professor at the University of Seoul's Graduate School of Urban Administration
Focus: Orange County Community News : Tustin James Meier, (714) 966-5988
NEWS
7 Die in Iowa House Explosion During Reunion From Associated Press
Israeli Court Bans Torture in Interrogations REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Allies See Gains in N. Korea Efforts : Asia: Tokyo, Seoul agree with Washington that diplomacy is the only way to deter missile test by regime. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Israel, Palestinians Face Test of Trust : Mideast: Path to peace poses tougher challenges as it winds down to the most perplexing issues. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
14 Russian Troops Killed in Dagestan Clash With Rebels From Times Wire Services
Nation in Brief / PUERTO RICO : Prisoners to Discuss Clemency Offer From Times Wire Reports
Finding News Obituaries on the Internet
National Perspective : Courts : More Tapes, Another Prosecutor--and Another Day in Court : Trial begins today for Henry G. Cisneros, a former member of the Clinton Cabinet who is accused of obstruction and lying about payments to his former mistress. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hurricane Closes In on Baja; 9 Killed From Times Wire Services
Israeli Arabs Blamed in 2 Car Bombings Reuters
Detroit Teachers, School Board Agree to Tentative Contract From Associated Press
Clinton Says Proposed GOP Tax Cut Would Hurt Schools : Education: President seeks to frame the debate over how to spend federal budget surplus, using temporary classroom construction as backdrop. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thoreau Work on East Coast Wildlife to Be Printed for First Time From Associated Press
Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : Web Watch : The 51st Way to Leave a Lover : Make a new plan, Stan: Head to one of the many Internet sites that make the business of breaking up a little less messy. LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : LAUGH LINES
Page 2 / NEWS, TRENDS, GOSSIP AND STUFF TO DO : PLANNING AHEAD
Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : In Your Dreams : Mobster Image May Signify Control Issue CYNTHIA RICHMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : Smart Aleck : Those Who Help Spread the Spirit of G.I. Joe
Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : TODAY'S LIVING BEST BETS
As Sisters Begin Solo Journeys SANDY BANKS
California and the West : Hospitals Plan Drill for New Year's : Medicine: A test run set for Sept. 16 will check for potential problems at facilities across California. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.H. Labor Day Parade Draws GOP Candidates From Associated Press
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : It's a Rare Bird That Gets to Dine in the State Capitol PATT MORRISON
Rapidly Growing Phoenix Finds Dust Unsettling : Sprawl: Development run amok is leading to dirty air, creating serious health and environmental problems. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California and the West : In a Tight Market, San Francisco Boosts Rent Controls : Housing: Measure closes loophole that allowed owners to evict tenants who replaced roommates. VERONIQUE de TURENNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A.'s Growing Pay Gap Looms as Political Issue : Poverty: Santa Monica considers minimum wage law and L.A. mayoral hopefuls weigh in on plight of working poor. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Hopeful of Vietnam Trade Pact : Asia: Albright, in Hanoi, says deal may be signed this weekend at the APEC forum in New Zealand. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indonesia Declares Martial Law in E. Timor : Asia: Gangs, with apparent assistance of Jakarta's military, continue to terrorize independence supporters. Nobel-winning bishop flees, half of U.N. staff is evacuated. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : In Passing : But What Will the Parking Valet Think? MARY McNAMARA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to School --Surrounded by Safeguards MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Predicting the Big One a Big Zero : Unique in the world, Japan persists in trying to forecast earthquakes. Society demands it despite lack of success and at the expense of other research. GARY POLAKOVIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Zoo's Baby Panda Is a Female, Biologists Say From Times Wire Services
California and the West : San Diego Has Hole in Its Soul: No City Song : Image: Mayor seeks an anthem worthy of the self-proclaimed 'America's Finest City.' There are contenders, but a champion to rival other cities' classics is hard to find. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lesson for the Booming '90s in Hard-Won Union Triumph MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim in Mexico Car Crash Dies; Family Claimed Aid Was Delayed From a Times Staff Writer
Spending Is Back in Style in Much of Asia MARK MAGNIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Troops Responding to Attack Kill 3 Serbs : Kosovo: Gunmen firing at Albanians were slain when they shot at peacekeepers, officials say. NATO points to Moscow soldiers' lack of pro-Slav bias. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Immigrants, School Costs: Anaheim Frets MARIA ELENA FERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Man Killed After Injuring Mubarak : Egypt: Assailant runs up to president's limousine in Port Said, wounding him in the arm with a knife. JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California and the West : Allen Funt of 'Candid Camera' Dies : Television: Popular show that captured ordinary people reacting to his practical jokes was the first and longest running reality-based program. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF / NEW YORK : 3 Die in 2 Separate Accidents at Parade From Times Wire Reports
Tomorrow In So Cal Living
GIVING: A weekly look at those who help : Getting Past the Pain : Ex-foster youth like Lidia Cabrera grieve for their lost childhoods and for the relatives who abused them. A county transition program gives them hope for a better life. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bridging the Gap to Adulthood DUANE NORIYUKI
New Coat of Polish : Though baby boomer's manners have grown dusty, they are sending their children to etiquette schools. ANN CONWAY
SPORTS
As Losses Pile Up, He Stands Tall : Former UCLA football player Fowler is busy trying to save earthquake victims in Turkey, his devastated adopted homeland. DIANE PUCIN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / AROUND THE NATION : Redmond Leads Arizona State Win Associated Press
NL ROUNDUP : No. 18 for Maddux Is a Three-Hitter From Associated Press
Yankees Are Surprisingly Just What Angels Needed : Baseball: Washburn, in longest stint of his career, outpitches Clemens in 5-3 victory. Edmonds and Glaus homer off Clemens. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Plus : Angels / The Week Ahead LON EUBANKS
Baseball Plus : Dodgers / History Lesson
THE INSIDE TRACK : THE HOT CORNER : A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. JERRY CROWE
COUNTDOWN TO 2000: A day-by-day recap of some of the most important sports moments of the 20th century. / SEPT. 7, 1970 : Fledgling Network Sends Sports Fans Into Orbit EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Plus : Quotebook
THE INSIDE TRACK : For Better or Worse, Players Are the Game RANDY HARVEY
Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports
DUCKS REPORT : Haller to Miss Exhibition Games ELLIOTT TEAFORD
THE INSIDE TRACK : MORNING BRIEFING : This One Should Be a No-Brainer MAL FLORENCE
ANGELS REPORT : Cooper Earns His Chance CHRIS FOSTER
Espn At 20 MIKE PENNER
DODGERS REPORT : Mondesi Closing In on 30-30 JASON REID
Washburn Uses Relaxed Method : Baseball: He goes 7 2/3 innings, the longest stint of his career, in 5-3 victory over Yankees. Edmonds and Glaus homer off Clemens. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / USC : Hackett Looks for Road Warriors ROBYN NORWOOD
BASEBALL PLUS : STALKING SUCCESS : Jacobs Finds the Right Teacher Amid Iowa's Cornfields CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valdes Can't Get Started This Time : Dodgers: After a delay of two hours 26 minutes because of rain, he gives up five runs in first inning of 8-6 loss. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KINGS REPORT : Audette's Switch Takes Time JIM HODGES
ANGELS REPORT : Cooper Earns His Chance CHRIS FOSTER
SPECIAL REPORT / SPORTS MONTHLY : TV-RADIO : 'Back-Back-Back' to ESPN's Roots : He has been with the network virtually from its inception and is truly an original--the cream of the crop, Chris 'Berman Shave.' LARRY STEWART
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / UCLA : Defensive End Lost for Season SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Street Race or Demolition Derby? : Motor racing: Winner in L.A. averages 46.943 mph as fender benders and caution flags dominate day. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWSWIRE : Ruling Helps Kim Post First LPGA Victory From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS : Capriati Hurts Her Case : Her statement requesting an end to discussion of her past only serves to intensify questioning. BILL DWYRE
Baseball Plus : Dodgers / The Week Ahead LON EUBANKS
This French Connection Is Solid : Horse racing: After Tuzla is sold for $1.3 million and wins Saturday stake, Canani and Milch come back with another import, Val Royal, who wins Del Mar Derby. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On and Off Court, U.S. Open Heats Up : Tennis: While Novotna announces she will retire and McEnroe is rumored to be Davis Cup captain, Serena Williams, Agassi and Davenport advance. BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW : AT A GLANCE / Girls' Volleyball
HIGH SCHOOLS / PAUL McLEOD : Cowen Suited for New Job PAUL McLEOD
AL ROUNDUP : Fassero Completes Sweep for Rangers From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW : Duggins Ready for Island Life : Volleyball: Hawaii-bound senior hopes to lead Fullerton to Freeway League title first. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT : THE FOUR-LETTER WORD THAT CHANGED SPORTS : ESPN Has Revolutionized the Medium, and as It Turns 20 Today, Whether That's Good or Bad Is Open to Debate MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Plus : Angels / History Lesson
AROUND THE NFL : Druckenmiller Gets a Chance With Dolphins From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Pfizer Promotes Antibiotic Despite Criticism, Guidelines : Health: CDC calls Zithromax less effective for ear infections than a less costly alternative. From Associated Press
Company Town : Video View
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : O.C. Commercial Real Estate
WALL STREET CALIFORNIA : Report Gives NASD Mixed Reviews on Its Overhaul : Securities: Overseer appointed after group's '96 censure concludes policing is tougher but that staffing, other problems remain. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY: AVIATION : FAA's Haz-Mat Effort: Work in Progress Associated Press
BRIEFLY: TECHNOLOGY : IBM to Introduce Server Computer for ISPs Bloomberg News
BRIEFLY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS : FINANCIAL SERVICES : British Bank to Acquire Major Insurer Associated Press
WALL STREET, CALIFORNIA : MONEY MAKE-OVER : With Added Income, Teaching Pair Can Save and Take a Little Recess Too SUZY HAGSTROM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commercial Real Estate : Forum to Focus on State of Office Market
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : HEARD ON THE BEAT / RESTAURANTS : Keeping Hollywood Fed GREG HERNANDEZ, Greg Hernandez covers the restaurant industry for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5989 and at greg.hernandez@latimes.com
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : HEARD ON THE BEAT / RESTAURANTS : A Menu to Captivate Kids GREG HERNANDEZ, Greg Hernandez covers the restaurant industry for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5989 and at greg.hernandez@latimes.com
Global Stocks Rise as Inflation Fears Ease : Investing: Dollar ends mixed against major currencies. U.S. markets were closed for Labor Day. From Associated Press
O.C. BUSINESS PLUS : HEARD ON THE BEAT / RESTAURANTS : Honor for Claim Jumper's Nickoloff GREG HERNANDEZ, Greg Hernandez covers the restaurant industry for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5989 and at greg.hernandez@latimes.com
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : HEARD ON THE BEAT / RESTAURANTS : Diedrich Broadens Its Beachhead, Signing a Coffee Pact With Ruby's GREG HERNANDEZ, Greg Hernandez covers the restaurant industry for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5989 and at greg.hernandez@latimes.com
WALL STREET, CALIFORNIA : STREET STRATEGIES / : Picking Firms Where Profit Optimism Is Rising JOSH FRIEDMAN
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE : Report Urges County to Address Shortage of Affordable Properties : Lack of land for homes and industry near urban centers is threatening L.A. area's prosperity, group says. BOB HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY: TELECOMMUNICATIONS : Vodafone May Revive Bell Atlantic Link Bloomberg News
Commercial Real Estate : Property Opportunities Conference Set Sept. 23
COMPANY TOWN : THE BIG Q & A : Sony Chief Tuned In to World Beat CHUCK PHILIPS
WALL STREET, CALIFORNIA : STOCK EXCHANGE / JAMES PELTZ AND MICHAEL HILTZIK : Is Penney Worth Your Dollar? General Instrument Is
Jailed Financier Accused of Swindling Millions Said to Fear Revenge : Finance: Martin Frankel is considering fighting extradition from Germany, his lawyer says. From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : ORANGE COUNTY NEWSMAKERS : Cox Communications Names PR director
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : Opus West Signs Accounting Firm to Irvine Lease Bob Howard
Opus West Signs Accounting Firm to Irvine Lease
ADVERTISING & MARKETING : Unilever Moves to Simplify Business, Boost Earnings : The food and consumer-goods titan, like its rivals, is narrowing its focus to top-selling brands as competition intensifies. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Carves Niche in Custom Home Market : Housing: Lindal Homes helps buyers choose a design, then delivers all the materials needed to build it. SHANA McNALLY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE : Deals
ENTERTAINMENT
A Perfectionist Works the Emmys BRIAN LOWRY
Up North, an Early Gauge of Oscar Race : Movies: Toronto festival, increasingly used as a launching pad for award winners, will screen 319 films in 10 days. JOHN CLARK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Morning Report : Arts and Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services and the Nation's Press SHAUNA SNOW
Jazz Review : Keeping the Vibe Alive : Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs Honors Benny Goodman as the 3-Day West Coast Party Ends on a High Note BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Bowl Strikes up the Bands of Period Brass and Winds JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Rough Landing for the Flying Dutchman : It's hard to say which is worst--the derivative 'Flyer' script, its rudderless direction or sloppy acting. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wide-Open Country : Dwight Yoakam, Who Plays Thursday at Anaheim's Sun Theatre, Pushes the Genre's Boundaries JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Review : Desipalooza: Danceable Punjab Pop Finds L.A. Groove STEVE HOCHMAN
Get Out!
Music Review : Baroque Orchestra Makes a Joyful Noise RICHARD S. GINELL
It's All a Big Facade : The rush for hugely expensive distinctive digs takes the focus away from works of art. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Capturing an Ex-POW's Return to Hanoi : Television: Filmmaker follows U.S. ambassador for months to create documentary that will air on PBS. ALAN JAMES FRUTKIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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