- Ruling From a Presidential Bunker : Mexico: Zedillo appears to have learned little from the past, tinkering with the system while 85 million citizens burn.
- County Employees Stop Work to Protest Cutbacks : Budget: Some workers call in sick or walk off jobs to fight efforts to cut as many as 18,255 positions and slash services.
- South Bay : City Fireboat No Longer Homeless
- SAILING : Cheval '95 Overcomes Broken Mast to Win Transpacific Race
- Baseball
- Half Full, Not Half Empty : For Youngsters, Inexperienced Anglers, an Entire Day on the Water Is Too Much of a Good Thing, So They Prefer Shorter Excursions
- AMERICAN LEGION / JEFF FLETCHER : Gray Goes Off in New Direction
- The Lights Slowly Dim on 'Northern Exposure' : Television: The loss of a main character and its time slot were the beginning of the end for one of CBS' most popular prime-time programs.
- Consumer Debt Up Slightly; Car Loans Jump
- How Much Is It Worth to Hear? : Congressional budget cutters aren't telling us the real cost, in delayed or halted research, of loss of health care funds.
- Plan for Bird Haven Not Hard to Swallow : Nature: Head of Valley sewage treatment plant readily agreed to accommodate the avians that made Capistrano famous.
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Sound Advice on Throwing a Summer Party
- Darrell Ready to Make a Dent as Big Leaguer
- Tearful Blades Says Death Was Accidental
- LOS ALAMITOS : Treasure Gets Some for Success
- TV REVIEW : A&E;'s 'Apollo' Fills in Details Film Misses
- Panel May Ease Rules for Breakup
- Study Disputes Link Between Breast Cancer, Estrogen
- Clinton Recognizes Vietnam to 'Help Extend Reach of Freedom' : Diplomacy: President puts a formal end to the only war the U.S. ever lost. Some veterans and MIA groups denounce the decision, and Dole calls it a 'moral mistake.'
- Decoded Soviet Messages Affirm Rosenberg Spy Case : Espionage: Transcripts appear to settle debate over couple's 1953 executions. Notes show atomic secrets passed.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Many Echo State Political Expert's Gloomy Outlook
- Train Kills Moorpark Teen-Ager Walking Home Along Trestle : Safety: A resident says that despite many accidents, people have used the path along the tracks for years.
- Algerian Opposition Figure Slain in Paris : North Africa: Islamic Salvation Front's co-founder is ambushed in mosque. Killing casts new doubts on peace prospects.
- Homeless Man Killed by Train Identified
- Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and isues behind the news. : A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspective on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
- TOUR DE FRANCE : Powerful Late Surge Helps Indurain Extend His Lead
- Disassembly:Karen Johnson of Long Beach sent us...
- Time as Measured in Typewriters
- City OKs Reforms in Purchasing That Could Save Millions a Year
- San Fernando Valley : WHEN IT REINS
- Valleywide : Men Sue Health Club, Claim Discrimination
- THOUSAND OAKS : 3-Day Church Event to Help Area Charities
- Blue, Channel Catfish Are the Word at Irvine
- ALL-STAR GAME : Nomo's Thrill Unforgettable for Him, Peers : All-Star game: Excited Dodger arrives early and stays late while leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.
- Kings Criticized for Refunds Delay : Hockey: Crisis over return of playoff ticket deposits could be solved today, but some fans are fed up with the team.
- Doing the Two-Step, Double-Time : Dance: Miami Ballet's two sets of twins to give new meaning to pas de deux in Costa Mesa.
- HEALTH CARE
- Salomon Projects $65-Million Quarterly Loss
- Activists Warn of Perils to Quake Insurance : Legislature: Consumer advocates fear that availability will be limited by conference committee. Insurers say they should not have to offer such policies.
- MISSION VIEJO : Agreement on $2.8-Million Site Advances Plans for Civic Center
- Woman Killed in Robbery Attempt
- Countywide : Supervisors Increase Election-Related Fees
- Quake Panel Assails Builders, Code Enforcers
- Firm's Bid to Buy Top South County Water District Fails
- SIMI VALLEY : After 80 Years in U.S., Woman Will Be Citizen
- Valleywide : Fee Cuts Approved for Boulevard Plan
- Planning a '50s Party at USF : Basketball: Mathews hopes to return Dons to their former greatness.
- ALL-STAR GAME : NL Wins Battle of Homeric Proportions : All-Star game: Nomo draws crowd but shot by Conine in eighth inning is the difference in 3-2 victory as home runs provide all scoring.
- OptimumCare Corp.: The Laguna Nigel company signed...
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : System May Get Fast Trains Back on Track
- Koll Co.: The Newport Beach real estate...
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Listening Boom : Music-Oriented Sites Lead the World Wide Web Hit Parade
- AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : WHY NOW?
- O.C. Will Push 'Sin Taxes' in Revenue Search
- World IN BRIEF : UKRAINE : Sewage Breakdown Cuts Water Supply
- Montgomery McKinney; Ad Executive
- Unocal Oil Spill Produces a Sticky Mess in Fullerton : Environment: Cleanup crews and firefighters contain 200-gallon breach after it flows six miles down a flood channel.
- World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : A Few Feet Separate Living and the Dead
- Moorpark Girl Dies After Being Struck by Train
- OXNARD : Schools Seek More Parents' Participation
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Spun Gel Lines Are Latest Angle in Fishing Gear
- SANTA ANA : Health Fair Reaches Out to Latinas
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Five Women': Sharing Those Bridesmaid Blues
- MOVIE REVIEW : The Stork Visits, Dad Flies Off the Handle : Comedy 'Nine Months' Features Hugh Grant as a Most Reluctant Parent
- Mommies' Fodder Knows Best : Comedy: The trials of motherhood and marriage are fair game for Fullerton-raised Caryl Kristensen and partner Marilyn Kentz. They perform Thursday at the Coach House.
- Tax Returns Offer a Glimpse of Willie Brown's Lifestyle
- O.C. Pool Investors to Get Overdue Interest Payments : Bankruptcy: $50 million is freed by the county's agreement with cities, schools and other agencies, which had threatened to sue in dispute over the amount owed.
- Cyber Charm May Be Vanishing Into Thin Air
- Pacoima : Murder Charge Filed in Shooting
- AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : To Angry Minority, Vietnam Is Still a Foe : Opposition: Outrage is concentrated in the GOP-controlled Congress. Lawmakers vow to make things hard for Clinton.
- City Council Rejects Proposal to Trim Fee Benefiting the Arts : Development: A mayoral panel had urged that the levy on builders be reduced or eliminated to stimulate business. Even Riordan's strongest allies vote no on the idea.
- FULLERTON : Investment Policy Approved by Council
- BREA : Free Movies Offered at Arovista Park
- VENTURA : Council OKs $35,000 for Bulletproof Vests
- Prosecutors Find No Evidence of Misconduct by Svorinich
- Mantle Tries New Kind of Comeback : Baseball: Hall of Fame outfielder speaks of a life full of regrets while making first appearance since liver transplant.
- Card Issuers Punish Tardy Payers With Fees
- Motorola Solves Inventory Woes; Profits Up 31% : Earnings: Second quarter beats predictions, rising to $481 million from $367 million a year ago.
- Even FTC Not Sure What's 'Made in USA' : Regulation: Agency puts off hearing on New Balance athletic shoes labeling while it explores the issue.
- Lexus Tops Survey of Motorists : Automobiles: Infiniti and Saturn rank second and third in J.D. Power performance gauge.
- Thousands Flee as Serbs Seize Bosnian 'Safe Area' : Balkans: NATO halts air strikes after rebels threaten to kill Dutch peacekeepers. Defeat is devastating blow to U.N.
- PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA : Today's Nigeria Is Doubly Enslaved : Only a boycott of the oil multinationals will loosen the grip of the generals and save a nation ravaged by greed.
- FILLMORE : Golfer Files Suit Over Broken Wrist
- World IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Latest Fighting Kills Scores of Civilians
- Swastika-Like Designs on Lampposts Draw Protest
- OXNARD : Boy Struck by Car on C Street Dies
- Cleveland Forest Brush Fire Quelled
- Files Seized From Tunnel Contractor : Metro Rail: Federal agents serve search warrants on the offices of Shea-Kiewit-Kenny. The inquiry reportedly centers on the use of wood wedges blamed for ground sinkage.
- There Comes a Time for Healing : Two decades after war's end, Clinton rightly extends diplomatic recognition to Vietnam
- Human Bones Found Near Motel
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Old School
- Hugh Grant Gets Fine, Probation on Misdemeanor
- Under Gun in Sights of 'Little Guns' : Boxing: Monjardin seeking revenge against Pumar with his career perhaps on the line.
- Oakland Officials Vote to Approve 16-Year Agreement with Raiders
- World IN BRIEF : CHILE : U.S. Magnate Delays Creating Huge Park
- THOUSAND OAKS : Open-Heart Surgery Update at Seminar
- CYPRESS : Council Recall Election Scheduled for Nov. 7
- O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Wit Meets Wordiness in Funny 'Be^te'
- Nuclear Arms Buildup Cost U.S. $4 Trillion, Study Says : Defense: Brookings Institution report contends financing of stockpile was kept from public. It attacks the idea that the weapons provided cheap deterrent.
- Regulatory Reform Bill to Be Scaled Back
- 3 S. County Children Arrested in Hate Crime, Vandalism
- Recognition Comes for Her Work Against Gangs, but She Shuns It : Woman who lost two sons declines White House invitation. She says others deserve credit too.
- San Gabriel Valley : ALL IN THE FAMILY
- County Workers Begin Job Action Over Cutbacks
- PIRU : County Plans to Open 8th Satellite Clinic
- NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Wardens Shark-Like in Poaching Arrests
- 'Enemy' Still Delivers Powerful Punch
- TV Ratings : Viewers Take a Fourth of July Holiday
- Canine Poetry Isn't Just Doggerel
- Bill to Lift Ban on Mountain Lion Killing Advances : Legislature: Approved by Assembly panel, the measure would repeal Prop. 117. Critics say its only purpose is to bring back sport hunting.
- AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : Voices
- San Gabriel Valley : House Republicans Boost JPL Expansion
- L.A. Does It Right With Redesign of Central Library
- 'Swastika' Designs Anger JDL Chief : Glendale: Officials say markings weren't meant as Nazi symbols, but removal from lampposts is demanded.
- Boy Playing With Gun Fatally Shoots Self : Death: Youth was showing grandfather's handgun to two girls. Friends say he had been taught to handle weapons.
- ALL-STAR GAME : He Will Always Be Her MVP
- Bozell/Salvati Montgomery Sakoda: The agency's Costa Mesa...
- Freed Myanmar Dissident Urges Reconciliation
- Southeast : Long Beach Swaps Marsh for Landfill
- Central Los Angeles : GET A JOB
- Hugh Grant Affair Inspires a 'What If' Letter to Mom
- Playful West Better Take Note: Sampras Might Club Him Next
- Titans Won't Renew Scholarships for Two Basketball Team Members
- CD Deposits May Keep Falling if Rates Drop
- HEALTH CARE
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Liberal Magazine's Web Site Opens Up PAC Info
- Aerospace Left Us a Legacy to Be Used
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- SANTA PAULA : Ex-Investigator to Join School Board
- Actors Guild President Plans to Run for Congress
- Valleywide : Open Enrollment for Year-Round Students
- Fuhr Becomes a Former King
- Bolivia Upsets United States in America Cup, 1-0
- OCSA Says It Plans to Reopen Hall of Fame Despite Financial Woes
- Raiders Must Prove 'Loans' Were Just That : Pro football: Team could owe $20 million in taxes, penalties unless it can show money received was to be repaid.
- State Goals for Education
- Oil Tankers
- Proportional Representation
- Listening to God
- AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : For Vietnamese-Language Media, Story Hits Home : Normalization: Little Saigon Radio opens its lines to distraught callers. Newspaper reporters struggle to cover a volatile issue fairly without inflaming their community's passions.
- Ready for New Look at the 'Sky'? : Theater: The unusual song-play about social issues in L.A. has become a work in progress. It opens tonight in New York.
- Death Penalty
- Hazel O'Leary
- Disabled
- OTHER NEWS - July 12, 1995
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- Notes on a Scorecard - July 12, 1995
- Obituaries - July 12, 1995
- Obituaries - July 12, 1995
- 2-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Unattended in Bathtub
- ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK and STEVE KRESAL : Location, Weather Stall East Coyote Hills Project
- Vietnam's Promising Market : Many in O.C. Predict Bright Future, but Obstacles Remain
- Resignation and Regret in Little Saigon
- Resignation and Regret in Little Saigon
- Slew of Defense Witnesses Target Murder Timeline : Simpson trial: They say they heard no barking at key time. Prosecutors aggressively cross-examine them.
- Report Suggests Steps to Combat Fire Dept. Bias
- Wasserman, Sheinberg Vacate Posts at MCA : Hollywood: The long-expected moves mark the end of an era. Sheinberg announces plans for a production company.
- Desert Scoured for Clues in Oklahoma Case : Bombing: Friend of McVeigh purportedly tells officials a bag buried in Arizona may hold evidence about attack. Snakes hamper search.
- OFF TARGET? President Clinton's decision Tuesday to...
- Charlie Sexton Writes Wrongs of Childhood : Pop music: Eschewing blues, a prodigy grown up channels a dark past through his songs rather than wallowing in pity.
- * Crane Hydro Aire of Burbank won...
- Massachusetts Firm to Acquire Ventura Micro
- Pacific National Bank: The Newport Beach bank,...
- Briefly:
- Great Idea Is Only the First Step in a Successful Invention : Patents: For those who try to market their own creations, there are pitfalls at every point along the path. But some have made it pay off--in a big way.
- New MCA Head Hailed as Nice Guy by Friends, Foes : Hollywood: Ron Meyer belies cutthroat image of entertainment industry. He faces tough challenges.
- CONFLICT OVER NORMALIZATION: Key Questions
- SANTA ANA : Librarian's Remarks Are Protected, Court Agrees
- South Bay : Fish Dealer in a Pickle Over Sea Cucumbers
- 2 Teens Held in Irvine Robbery, Car Theft
- Fashion Center May Be Razed to Build New Mall : Business: Property owner hopes to break ground on $35-million retail project within six months.
- FAMILY : 'Collage' an Improv Mix of Let's-Pretend Fun
- Don Davis Named Rockwell President : Industry: The appointment from the commercial side of the business signals the company's new focus on its non-defense and aerospace sectors.
- Engineering Job Service to Open Ventura Branch
- Seagate Technology Plans to Expand Anaheim Plant
- Condo Sales Brisk as Prices Drop to a 10-year Low : Housing: Single-family homes are moving slower. Some still trace the decline to the earthquake.
- PNC Bank to Buy Midlantic in Stock Swap : Mergers: Analysts say the $3-billion deal will spur more bank takeovers in New Jersey and other rich banking markets.
- COPENHAGEN : Santas in August
- Israel Asks U.S. to Intervene, Defuse Tension in Lebanon : Mideast: Rabin meets with American envoy as clashes escalate with Hezbollah militia.
- Four Survivors Are Reported Found in Seoul
- ENERGY
- AUTOS
- Company Town : NBC and New World Strike Deal : Television: New World gets a near-prime-time outlet for its shows. NBC gets to hang onto key markets.
- One Hornblowers' Partner to Acquire Other's Interest
- Rockwell to Announce Newport Expansion : Technology: O.C. is expected to get the nod over Colorado Springs, bringing 150 new jobs. The company is looking to meet rising microchip demand.
- Kathleen Brown Begins Job as Executive for B of A
- Clinton Tries to Beat Critics to Punch on Vietnam Ties
- 2 Hurt in Mail Blast; No Unabomber Link Seen
- VENTURA : U.S. Serves Up Free Lunches to Needy Children
- PORT HUENEME : 2 Police Officers to Be Added in New Budget
- OXNARD : Council to Disburse U.S. Shelter Grants
- 2 Deputies Shot at While Making Arrest
- IRVINE : Council to Revisit Controversial Bypass Plan
- MINOR LEAGUES / MIDWEST LEAGUE : Filbeck Learning to Adjust
- He's Taken Law Into Own Hands : Boxing: For now, junior-featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera will use gloves, not words, to fight his battles.
- ALL-STAR GAME
- Muster's Streak Ends at 40 Matches on Clay
- Rembrandts Won't Look a Gift Hit in the Mouth : Pop Beat: Their catchy song for the NBC sitcom 'Friends' isn't the group's usual fare, but they're not complaining.
- AGRICULTURE
- ADM Insider Aided Inquiry, Sources Say : Probe: An executive at the agribusiness giant reportedly acted as an FBI informant in the price-fixing investigation.
- National Bank's Parent Finishes Stock Rights Offer
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Eases But Broad Market Rises Again
- Plasma and Materials Ships Systems to 2 Companies
- Arizona Brush Fire Nearly Contained
- Market Scene : Sri Lanka Waking Up to a Troubled Tea Industry : Production costs and the popularity of tea bags threaten to topple the strife-torn Asian nation as world's top exporter.
- BUJUMBURA : Mission to Africa
- Speaking of: : Renewable Energy
- Empty Lot at Arts Plaza Sprouts Big Ideas : Entertainment: Developers with visions of fountains, theaters vie for site meant to complement city complex.
- Homeless Man Killed by Freight Train
- NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
- Wise to Transfer to Cal State Fullerton
- IRS States Its Case vs. Raiders : Football: If U.S. Tax Court judge ultimately rules in the government's favor, it could cost Al Davis' team $20 million.
- SAILING : Race Sloop Loses Mast to the Wind
- Advanced Photonix Cuts Losses for Quarter, Year
- Company Town : Disney Appoints New VP
- Plans Simmering for New Chain of Mexican Restaurants
- * King Nutronics Co. of Woodland Hills...
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : $900 Million Given to Fight Homelessness
- The Man Caught in the Middle : Base closures: As head of the eight-member commission, Alan J. Dixon is always in the hot seat. But he can handle the heat.
- Culture : 'Crossover' is New Buzzword in South Africa : From music to theater to painting, the popular arts are becoming a chorus of diversity.
- Council Orders Footbridge Terminus Moved Into Park : Ventura: A four-year campaign by residents forces the planned freeway overpass out of their Citadel Avenue neighborhood.
- PLACENTIA : Official Opposes Property Tax Diversion
- A U.S. Victory for the Record Books : Pacific war: A naval veteran corrects the facts on the Coral Sea battle in World War II.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Recreation Offered for Children, Adults
- Bill Calling for Election of MTA Board Is Defeated
- Homeless Program Expanded : Shelters: A $1.1-million HUD grant will provide round-the- clock housing. But downtown Ventura neighbors protest.
- Actor Charlie Sheen to Be Called as Fleiss Trial Witness
- Valleywide : Quake Debris Pickup Extension Rejected
- Troubled Waters : Reduced Patrols, Lax Boating Laws Stir Concerns at Pyramid Lake
- Dispute Surfaces Over Rocketdyne Deaths Study by UCLA Team : Health: Panel questions research as investigators say they will soon know how many died from radiation.
- Beverly Hills Madam Elizabeth Adams Dies
- Wall St. Firms Overcharged It, MTA Says : Finance: The agency vows action to recover $8 million, claiming excessive markups by securities brokers from 1991 to 1993. The SEC is probing the allegations.
- Weekend Box Office : Summer of '95 Ahead of '94 Pace
- Question: What do you think about...
- Studio City : Residents Frustrated in Burger Chain Battle
- Robbery Suspect Must Take HIV Test
- Shadow Hills : Man Possibly Linked to Slaying Sought
- SANTA ANA : 7-Foot Model Shows 'Space Saver School'
- Planning Commissioner Steps Down : Thousand Oaks: Forrest Frields is replaced by John Powers after four years. He supported 'personal property rights.'
- BASEBALL AT THE BREAK : Nomo Offers Services With Shot in Arm : All-Star game: Dodger is first NL rookie pitcher to start since Valenzuela. Seattle's Randy Johnson gets call for AL.
- Making Fine Art Doesn't Assure Finally Making It : Careers: Years after being showcased at Newport Harbor, Lavi Daniel has difficulty finding an audience for his work.
- HEALTH CARE
- * Whittaker Controls Inc. of North Hollywood...
- UC Defends Race, Gender Preferences : Education: System's president, chancellors and academic senate leaders call affirmative action a success. They urge regents not to end it.
- Mourners Still Visit Lake as Smith Trial Opens : Courts: Debate centers on whether she should be executed for killing her sons. Community where she was derided as a baby killer is divided.
- Body Watch : The Scent of Garlic Is in the Air
- Having the First Baby Doesn't Stop the Cycle
- Man Accused of Killing Wife Charged in Assault on Ex-Girlfriend : Crime: Alleged victim in video-sex case recanted story providing suspect's alibi in slaying in Canyon Country. Defense asks why tape wasn't turned over earlier.
- Why Worry? Learn to Love the Bomber : Democrats back billions for the B-2, a Cold War relic that even the Pentagon doesn't want.
- Tax Agency to Help Collect Child Support : Law: District attorney will enlist state board to seize the assets of delinquent parents more easily.
- SEAL BEACH : Role of Seawall in Beach Erosion Debated
- NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : New Student Conduct Policy Up for Vote
- Ex-Champion Mendoza Wins Close Decision
- * Whittaker Co. of Simi Valley won...
- * International Precision Inc. of Chatsworth won...
- NEXT L.A. / A look at issues people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Peddling a Two-Wheeled Lifestyle
- Actor Hugh Grant 'Fesses Up to Leno on 'Tonight Show'
- Anaheim Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Near Bar : Crime: Richard Kolacz was slain after brandishing a gun to rescue his son from a beating, police say.
- San Fernando Valley : Armed Robber Slain by Theater Employee
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : There Were Other Players There, but Who Would Have Guessed It?
- Nomo's Responses Are Subject to a Great Deal of Interpretation
- DiSarcina's Success a Sign That Angels Learning How to Win
- If Nastase Can't Boom, Boom, Boom 'Em, He Will Join 'Em
- A Master Who Teaches the Rhythm of the Sword : Movies: Bob Anderson, Richard Gere's instructor for 'First Knight,' has been helping stars since the 1950s to make their fights look authentic.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Edges Lower on Mild Profit-Taking
- AGRICULTURE
- The Press : Britain's Top Tory Toughs It Out
- ENERGY
- PROFILE : Neukom Turns Tough Lawyer to Aid Microsoft
- Clinton Backs Device to Block Adult TV Fare
- * Knurr USA Inc. of Simi Valley...
- Haunted City Girds for Klaas Case Trial : Crime: Petaluma will revisit painful memories when proceeding begins today against the man accused of kidnaping and murdering a 12-year-old girl.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Agoura Hills : Animal Advocates to Picket Circus Vargas
- DeFore Star Back Among Thorns
- Dog-Licensing Drive Pushed to Cut Deficit
- Update
- The Missing Star : Memorial: Plaque honoring late actor Don DeFore was removed from cemetery rosebush to protect garden, raising fears it had been stolen. The granite marker is back in place--but only for a while.
- Gangsta Rappers Daz and Kurupt Are Striking Out on Their Own With a Controversial Debut Album, but Will Time Warner and Critics Be Able to . . . : Corral the Dogg Pound?
- National Education Corp.: The Irvine-based company said...
- Interest Revived in Technology That Blocks Profanity on TV : Telecom: The political scramble to control sex and violence has brought the V-chip back into the public eye.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Judge Refuses to Stop $800-Million O.C. Debt Rollover : Bankruptcy: Standard & Poor's, which rates municipal securities, declares the county in default and gives its bonds a 'D' rating, the lowest possible.
- 63 Sri Lankans Killed in Bombing
- The Birth Control Bust : Adults in the United States are abysmal at family planning. So why are we suprised when our daughters get pregnant?
- Myanmar Frees Noted Dissident After 6 Years : Asia: Nobel Peace laureate Suu Kyi released from house arrest. U.S. praises move, says other rights problems remain.
- So Just Who Among Exercisers Is Getting the Better Workout?
- Packard Bell PCs Add Another Remote to Pile
- SO LITTLE TIME: When Richard Freedman came...
- Clayton, Del Olmo, Plate Get New Times Assignments
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Dealing With the Race Issue Gets No Easier
- A Taste of Tea's History in Sri Lanka
- Agonizing, and Unneeded, Trial : Susan Smith is guilty; but would killing her make us all feel better?
- Strange Allies Uphold Offshore Drilling Ban : Environment: Republicans bent on repealing other 'green' laws find common cause with Democrats in rescuing the 14-year-old moratorium. Observers, though, call their teaming up a political fluke.
- Jury Recommends Death for Young Woman's Killer : Van Nuys: The panel takes three days to reach the decision regarding Douglas Oliver Kelly, 37, of Valley Village.
- JAZZ REVIEW : Capp's Juggernaut Big Band a Delightful Summer Treat
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Plans Weekly Family Film Festival
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Border Goes With the Flow
- Terror on a Sunny Afternoon
- BASEBALL AT THE BREAK : For Offerman, No Boo-Hooing About Catcalls : All-Star game: Dodger shortstop, jeered by fans over selection, is greeted warmly by teammates and says he belongs.