What happened on September 12, 1999

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Los Angeles Times Interview : Ronald Noble : The New Man From Interpol Brings a '90s Touch to Global Crime Fighting Jack Nelson, Jack Nelson is chief Washington correspondent for The Times
LAPD's SIS
How the Chubais Clan, Harvard Fed Corruption Janine R. Wedel, Janine R. Wedel, associate professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, is the author of "Collision and Collusion: The Strange Case of Western Aid to Eastern Europe."
Evolution and the Bible
Cal State Is for College Work
Communities in the Lead
Commentary : How Do We Bridge the Housing Gap? : Public policy:California is among the worst in terms of affordable places to live. PETER DREIER and JAN BREIDENBACH, Peter Dreier is professor of politics and director of the Public Policy Program at Occidental College. Jan Breidenbach is the executive director of the Southern California Assn. of Non-Profit Housing
Huntington Park
Risky Sex and AIDS
Waco
Call to Save Child
Commentary : Speedy Decision Justified on Indian Gaming : Public policy: Voters said clearly what they wanted. There were many reasons not to delay. GRAY DAVIS, Gray Davis is the governor of California
Ocean Pollution
Ford's Pardon of Nixon
The World : VENEZUELA : Revolution Without a Clear Designation Michael Shifter, Michael Shifter is senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue and teaches Latin American politics at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service
Admission Day
EAST TIMOR : Manipulators of Mayhem Donald K. Emmerson, Donald K. Emmerson, professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, is the editor and coauthor of "Indonesia Beyond Suharto." He just returned from East Timor, where he was a monitor for the Carter Center
The State : Riverside Experiments With a Smart-Growth Approach Cary D. Lowe, Cary D. Lowe is a land-use attorney who has served on planning advisory commissions at the state and local levels
Commentary : PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : Capacity of Colleges Is Getting Short Shrift : Jobs now require more than a high school diploma, but we're not investing in providing college slots. ROBERT C. FELLMETH, Robert C. Fellmeth is director of the Children's Advocacy Institute and a professor of public interest law at the University of San Diego
A New Turn by LACMA
The Jaundiced Eye : OK, I Confess All PATTI DAVIS, Patti Davis, a screenwriter, is the author of "Bondage" and "Angels Don't Die"
IMMIGRATION : The New Ethnic Entrepreneurs Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Pepperdine Institute for Public Policy and research fellow in urban policy at the Reason Public Policy Institute
Raising IQs
The Nation : POLITICS : And the Beat Goes On: The Continuing Power of the Liberal '60s Michael Lind and Sean Wilentz, Michael Lind is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation and Washington editor of Harper's magazine. Sean Wilentz is Dayton-Stockton professor of history at Princeton University
Commentary : Ponder This: Henry Cisneros as Los Angeles' Next Mayor : Politics:He lives here now, and he's more able than most to lead the city. FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is an associate editor of The Times and a regular columnist
Whose Russia to Lose? : 'Personal Privatization' and Honor Among Thieves Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" and is writing a book about U.S. foreign policy

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What happened on September 12, 1999

REAL ESTATE

At Home : Living in an Urban Aerie : Century City offers convenience, security, a prestigious business district and views that are terrific JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Keeping Insect Invaders Out of Your House ERIC TAUB, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

YOUR MORTGAGE : Looking at the Pluses and Minuses of Shorter-Term Loans KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Actor's L.A. Run Comes to an End RUTH RYON

Disney as Master Builder KATHERINE SALANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

ASK THE INSPECTOR : Roof May Need Even More Repairing Than Code Requires BARRY STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Being Homeless in Beverly Hills : Poverty: One man ekes out a day-to-day existence on the streets of his native city. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

OBITURARY : Alfredo 'El Guero' Gil; Last Original Member of Los Panchos Bolero Trio From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Preachers Often Held to Higher Parental Standard : Society: Arizona conference provides an anonymous setting for ministers to confront the challenges of healing their drug-addicted children. PAULINE ARRILLAGA, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sneaky Sneakers or Urban Myth? : Council: Nate Holden says shoes on wires signify gang territory and seeks a law for quick removal. Police find theory dubious. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

As It Grapples With Its Future, the Village Called Happy Camp Isn't : Communities: Without a viable economic base, the former logging town in Northern California must reinvent itself or die. KIM CURTIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

3 From County Rescued From Glacier After Copter Crash : Survivors: Sightseers, rescuers stranded nearly 24 hours in Alaska mishap. Placentia woman suffers broken ankle. MEG JAMES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gun Show Enthusiasts Feel Under Siege by Opponents : Weapons: People at Ventura event defend their interests and say they are misunderstood. 'The public is being brainwashed,' says one. 'We're being unfairly treated by the press.' MATT SURMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Tribal Administration to Reform Welfare for Navajos CHRIS KAHN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hero of '97 Shootout Held in Heist : Crime: Armored car driver who helped police and bystanders during the N. Hollywood bank gun battle is arrested in the robbery of his vehicle. KRISTINA SAUERWEIN and ROBERTO J. MANZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Out & About / Ventura County : page turner : Healing Words : Writer sees memoirs as universal way to understand and view past. ANN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A Wave of the Future AL MARTINEZ

VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Countywide : Interface Hires New Development Chief MARGARET TALEV

Road Work Ties Traffic, Stomachs in Knots : Transportation: Three lanes of the San Diego Freeway are closed for repaving in Fountain Valley, leading to massive delays. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

VENTURA COUNTY NEWS : Replacing a Lost Identity STEVE CHAWKINS

Nobel Laureate Treated for Cancer in L.A. SERGIO MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

L.A. Schools Win Grant to Fight Violence : Aid: Clinton announces program to help students deal with anger, stress. Four California districts will share $9 million. RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Out & About / Ventura County : sights : Going Deep : Ventura College exhibit uses found objects to illustrate ocean's power, fragility. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

It'll Be Gore, Yawn, Over, Yawn, Bradley KENNETH L. KHACHIGIAN, Kenneth L. Khachigian is a veteran political strategist and former White House speech writer who practices law in Orange County. His column appears here every other week

$1 Million Worth of Auto Parts Stolen HOLLY J. WOLCOTT

VALLEY ROUNDUP : Granada Hills : VFW Post to Host POW, MIA Event KRISTINA SAUERWEIN

A New Twist in Neighbors' Nightmare DANA PARSONS

Nature Conservancy Blazes Ranchers' Path : Environment: Five years ago the group purchased a 1,600-acre spread on which it is testing less damaging ways to raise cattle--and showing them to neighbors. JENNIFER LANGSTON, POST REGISTER

New Dam Is Not an Open and Shut Case : Environment: The $250-million project is designed to help flood control. Activists say it will threaten rat habitat and two endangered plant species. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

On Its 99th Anniversary, Author Resurrects Killer Hurricane : Disaster: The deadliest storm in U.S. history killed up to 10,000 people in Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1900. Erik Larson describes it in a gripping new book. KEN RINGLE, WASHINGTON POST

THE COURT FILES / ANN W. O'NEILL : Desperately Seeking Susan? Not This Time ANN W. O'NEILL

VALLEY PERSPECTIVE INTERVIEW : Jayne Murphy Shapiro : Kids Safe Founder Shifts Focus to School Violence and Its Prevention BOB RECTOR, Bob Rector is opinion editor for the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County editions of The Times

Tall Ships Festival Brings Swashbuckling Past to Life DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Three-Ring Circus in the Medical Care Arena KEN REICH

VALLEY ROUNDUP : San Fernando : Officer to Counsel Students Full Time ROBERTO J. MANZANO

Speed Limits Inch Upward in Many Cities : Traffic: Little-known rules require that limits be set at level most motorists travel. Activists say too many accidents result. RICHARD MAROSI, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Life Lesson : Parents Pull Together to Find New Home for School KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Some Fear Clinic Closures Would Shut Out Neediest : Funding: Administrative problems threaten neighborhood medical and mental health facilities, which serve many who might not be able to travel to county hospital in Ventura. PAMELA J. JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Women Find 'Outrageous Joy' in God, Each Other at Conference MARIA ELENA FERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Puppy's Love : Dog Helps Developmentally Impaired Boy Make Strides ANNA GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Police Halt Rap Concert; 4 Arrested : Crowds: Drunkenness, fighting reported at free Ventura Theatre event. Officials to discuss ways of preventing future problems. HOLLY J. WOLCOTT and BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Gun Show Still a Draw for Firearms Fans : Weapons: Thousands of sellers, buyers and browsers attend first day of Ventura event, which goes on as usual amid shifting politics and public perceptions. MATT SURMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Hero in Shootout Now a Robbery Suspect KRISTINA SAUERWEIN and ROBERTO J. MANZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

L.A. Then and Now / Cecilia Rasmussen : Librarian Became an Institution Cecilia Rasmussen

Tot's Death Shocks Neighborhood : Tragedy: A 3-year-old is struck and killed by a car in a bizarre accident that leaves his close-knit community groping for answers. MEG JAMES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Valley Perspective : Valley Voices : Fostering a Better Life for Animals PAMELA DAVEGA CARR

VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Point Mugu : Naval Base Holding Logo Competition MARGARET TALEV

Hole in the Dam : If Not for 3 Endangered Species, Seven Oaks Would Be Set to Operate DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

American Indians Struggle to Feel at Home on Campus : Education: Colleges search for ways to provide Native American students with cultural and academic support in hopes of recruiting and retaining them. SUSAN MONTOYA, ASSOCIATED PRESS

TRAVEL

DESTINATION: ITALY : Picking Up the Pieces in Assisi : Visiting a land hallowed by St. Francis, with its art and architecture treasures still recovering from a 1997 earthquake YING YING WU, Ying Ying Wu is a freelance writer in San Francisco

TRAVEL INSIDER : To Score Olympics Seats, Move Fast, Bring Money : Sports: Tickets to the Sydney 2000 Games are selling quickly for up to $1,054. Prices have shot up eightfold in 12 years, by one estimate. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER

California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs LAURIE K. SCHENDEN

WEEKEND ESCAPE: LONG BEACH : A Gallery of Seaside Sights : Covering the city's vibrant waterfront, from an art museum to the aquarium ELLEN MELINKOFF, Ellen Melinkoff is a Los Angeles- based freelance writer

HER WORLD : Straight-From-the-Lip Responses to Our Survey on Travel and Gender SUSAN SPANO, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER

BOOKS TO GO : Lonely Planet's at Home on the Subject of Australia KAREN SCHWARTZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS

News, Tips & Bargains : Slipless in Seattle? No Way, on This Tour ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE 2000 OLYMPICS : Countdown to Sydney : It's hard to imagine a better place to host the Summer Games-- one year away-- than Australia's sunny, sports-loving, sophisticated city CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER

DESTINATION: CANADA : Summer's End in Lake Land : Entranced by fiery foliage, unspoiled waters and antique boats in Muskokas COLETTE O'BRIEN, Colette O'Brien is a freelance writer in Mill Valley, Calif

HEALTHY TRAVELER : Going Tropical? Get Hot Tips on Preventing Malaria KATHLEEN DOHENY

ON A BUDGET : Pastoral Charm in France ARTHUR FROMMER

TOURS & CRUISES : B&Bs on Wheels Double the Fun in Rural England KARIN ESTERHAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

YOUTH BEAT : Not-Quite-Solo Trips on Europe's Trains and Buses LUCY IZON, Lucy Izon is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Internet http://www .izon.com

HIKING: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA : Into the Forest Primeval of Redwoods JOHN McKINNEY, John McKinney is the author of "Coast Walks: 150 Adventures Along the California Coast" (Olympus Press, $14.95)

ELECTRONIC EXPLORER : Keeping a Virtual Eye on Earth and the World Through 'Webcams' LAURA BLY, Electronic Explorer appears the second Sunday of every month. Laura Bly welcomes comments and questions; her e-mail address is LSBly@ aol.com

SPORTS

Driver Killed in Practice at Laguna Seca SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLLEGE FOOTBALL / WEEK 3 : USC SCOUTING REPORT / SAN DIEGO STATE : Streaking Illinois Wins in Rout, 38-10 From Associated Press

Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports

Prep Football Roundup KEN HILL

AL ROUNDUP : Boston Wins With Good, Bad Pitching From Associated Press

Prep Football Roundup LOREN KOPFF

BASEBALL : Braves' Run to Top Has Been Especially Heartening ROSS NEWHAN

GAMEDAY / WEEK 1 : For These 49ers, the Gold Rush Could Be Over T.J. SIMERS