- Residential Sales Slump Deepens : Real estate: Although 10% more houses were sold last month than a year ago, the rise was more than offset by a 37% plunge for condos.
- O.C. Medical Firm Stymied in Buyout Bid : Acquisitions: Abbey Healthcare has apparently lost its battle to purchase Lifetime Corp., as the Boston competitor has accepted another offer.
- THE TIMES POLL : Economy Still Troubles Many Valley Residents
- Boy Dies When Gas Can Explodes Near Barbecue
- U.S. Offers Ukraine Aid, Security Pledges : Diplomacy: Clinton's special envoy says Washington is willing to mediate disputes between Kiev and Moscow.
- Countywide : Pro Skaters Set Example for Students
- STUDIO CITY : Voucher Initiative's Impact to Be Debated
- Russians Lead Talks on Moscow Politics at Reagan Library
- Tel Aviv Needs Graves
- Eastern German Strike Spreads to West
- 114 Disabled Protesters Arrested in Capitol
- Dame Freya Stark; Author of 24 Books, Explorer of Near East
- COLUMN RIGHT/ JOEL FOX : Look Beyond Taxes to Fund More Police : Stop asking voters to approve higher spending; instead, abolish or privatize some city services.
- Nine Parties for Sybil
- Thousand Oaks Man Sentenced in Sale of Pelts : Wildlife: Philip Alvidrez admitted his role in selling two leopard and two Bengal tiger skins to an undercover federal agent. A search for the owner is still under way.
- T.HQ Earnings Plunge 67% in 1st Quarter
- GROWTH INDUSTRY: Amgen Inc.'s stock and profits...
- In the months since Tina Brown, <i> wunderkind</i> editor of hip, kicky Vanity Fair, took over the hallowed New Yorker, she has proven every bit as controversial as predicted--and she remains . . . : The Talk of the Town
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Coal Miners Strike 3 Top Companies
- AGOURA HILLS : President Will Not Accept Woman's Gift
- Bicyclist Killed in Collision With Train
- LOS ANGELES : Liquor Store Owners Sue City Over Zoning Rules
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- Shock Value Helps an Obscure Jeans Maker Be Not So Obscure
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 6.09 on Renewal of Optimism : Market Overview
- Newport Beach Council OKs Wedge Surfing Compromise
- World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Pope Cheered by Accused Mafiosi
- DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- Passion for Causes Shapes Life of ACLU's Ripston : Rights: After the riots she questioned herself. Then she renewed 30-year drive to help improve people's lives.
- PEOPLE : Call It a Madonna-and-Child Look
- EDUCATION WATCH : 39 Steps
- SIMI VALLEY : City Moves on New Electricity Source
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Deliberations Begin in Trial of Psychologist
- District to Recruit High Schools for LEARN Program
- Abbey Healthcare Loses Its Fight for Lifetime Corp. : Medical: The Boston-based home health care firm announced it will accept an offer from Olsten Corp.
- Creative Labs Inc., the booming vendor of...
- Metalclad Has Corporate Partner for Mexico Venture
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- Clinton on Road, Says He Won't Cut His Agenda
- Kenfil Earnings Rise on 6% Revenue Increase
- Michael A. Trank has been named a...
- California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Auditor General's Office Is Restored
- Spanish-Language Paper to Go Weekly in July
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Help for a Smoldering Society : Overhaul our nation's class structure, social priorities and political consciousness for real change.
- * PPO Alliance, a Woodland Hills-based preferred...
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- Court Dismisses Amgen Insider Trading Suit
- Food Retailers Urge Aid to the Inner-City Poor : Urban development: Group calls for legislation that would encourage greater investment by supermarket chains.
- Prudential Fined for Failing to Supervise Brokers
- Datron Systems to Move Main Office to Escondido
- KIEL : Extremists on Trial
- 90-Degree Heat Bakes Classrooms and Pupils
- Dogged Clinton Loses in Bidding for Pricey Pup
- Dye Bomb Explosion Disrupts Bank Holdup : Crime: Police arrest two suspected accomplices after blocking off a freeway. Four others are sought in the robbery.
- Series of Projects to Heal L.A. Listed by Private Group
- HemaCare Completes Sale of 400,000 Shares of Stock
- 'Bruce' and 'Dave's' Excellent Box Office
- Loss of RTC Equipment Investigated : Inquiry: Computers, fax machines and other tools the agency bought for the Homefed cleanup are missing.
- Some Sterling Examples of Table Design
- Panel Cool to Attempt to Oust Packwood : Senate: Rules Committee is skeptical of argument that election should be overturned because he lied in denying sexual harassment accusations.
- K-Swiss Registers for Common Stock Offering
- Cancer Is Tie That Binds Kids : A group of Orange County children whose parents have the disease have formed a 'friendship network,' a place to call to talk about their fears, or just cry.
- SIDESHOW: Look for a six-ring circus at...
- BURBANK : Applicants Sought for City Committees
- Experts Favor Building New Pipeline to Move Oil to L.A.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Higher Cigarette Tax Favored, Poll Finds
- Regional Outlook : Caribbeanspeak : The areas languages range from Creole to Patois, from English to French. And therein lies a growing dispute involving power and equality
- STANTON : Councilman Urges 'No' on Measure A
- VAN NUYS : School Raises $1,140 for Ailing Student
- 3 Texans Arrested in Abduction Scheme : Crime: Deputies say the victim was to have been a Camarillo man who may know the location of millions of dollars stolen in a fraud case.
- Services Today for Assessor Sanford
- County Issue: Using Blimps for Advertising...
- Special Tax on RV Camps
- Cuts in Pay for County Workers
- Deputizing Citizens
- Deputizing Citizens
- Gallegly's 'No' Vote
- Balancing Budget Library Expense
- Cockburn and Cults
- Dump Is a Numbers Issue
- Saddam Hussein
- Deputizing Citizens
- TECHNOLOGY : Infotec Draws on Computer Program to Identify Criminals
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Big Business Ready to Swallow the Pill : Health: Companies appear to be ready to pay higher taxes to get 'health care off the corporation's back.'
- Hill Williams Chief Deflects Creditors' Questions : Real estate: Donald Williams, who has been accused of operating a Ponzi scheme, repeatedly sidesteps inquiries during bankruptcy proceeding.
- Kurt W. Kraushaar has been promoted to...
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Officer in ADL Spy Case Charged
- Russian Communist Says He Was Kidnaped, Beaten
- Road Warrior : <i> Wham!</i> The Bumper Car King takes a hit. But his revenge is sweet.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Opposes Clinton Tax Proposals
- World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Retaliation Urged if Iraqi Plot Is Proved
- Senators Hear Sailors' Fears on Gays in Service : Military: Warnings bring applause at Norfolk base. A homosexual officer says his dream is being taken away.
- WOODLAND HILLS : Competitor Appeals Plans for Market
- IRVINE : Woman Injured in Freeway Accident
- LOS ANGELES : Gunman Kills Wife, Her Mother, Then Himself
- SANTA ANA : Thieves Steal Two Macaws From Zoo
- An Extended Family : Brea Couple Have Been Foster Parents to 195 Infants and Toddlers During the Last 29 Years, and They Have No Plans to Stop
- CYPRESS : Man, 49, Dies After Car Strikes Tree
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Gets a Break: It's Only a Bruise
- Taped Coverage Set of Riordan-Woo Debate
- Mexican Officer Charged in Jail Death of U.S. Man : Justice: A crusade by victim's brother pays off. But he believes at least one other should be prosecuted.
- Flooding Victims Begin Mopping Up in Midwest
- Things Have Changed in Treatment of Menopause
- U.N. Finds Bosnia Town Devastated : Siege: Fewer than 250 of Zepa's 40,000 residents and refugees remain in Muslim enclave after fierce Serb artillery attack. Bosnian Croats, Muslims still battle in Mostar.
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Firm Gets FDA OK for Female Condom
- OXNARD : Computer Navigation Simulator Funds OKd
- Photo Essay : A Cambodian Refugee, Haunted by Life
- OJAI : Part of Road Closed by Slide Reopened
- Clinton, Democrats Near Energy Tax Compromise : Legislation: The levy's collection point would shift closer to consumers. House leaders hope the change will save the deficit-reduction bill.
- PLACENTIA : Council OKs $5,000 Grant for Chamber
- Decisions
- Schools Breakup Must Follow Law
- Pro Football
- GOLF / SOUTHERN SECTION SOUTHERN REGIONAL : Trabuco Hills, Servite, Santa Margarita Advance
- Deborah Harrelson
- Rose Should Be Brought Back to Bat
- Boxing
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Pierce Lifts SuperSonics Past Rockets
- COUNTY NOTES : Long Beach's Perkins, USC's Kuebler Named to Olympic Festival Teams
- Lakers Begin to Evaluate : Analysis: West wasn't happy with last three-point attempt, but Pfund deserves another shot at job.
- School Boundary Changes OKd by Westminster Board
- Pro Football
- Manning Opens Door : Clippers: He says he is willing to consider long-term contract offer rather than becoming a free agent.
- At ABC, Life Goes On With 11 New Series : Television: The network announces its 1993-94 prime-time lineup, dropping 'Homefront' and 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' among others.
- Insiders Jumped Off of Amgen's Bandwagon : Market: Thirteen officers and directors unloaded shares in the past year, a possible indication they were fearful the stock was overpriced.
- Players Makes Deal to Build Illinois Hotel
- Pending Nutri-System Deal Hits a Snag
- 3 Take New Positions at Laguna Hills Firm
- TELEVISION: Home Box Office is well known...
- Energy Firm, Utilities Clash in Antitrust Suit : Courts: Transphase Systems Inc. says the utilities' rebate scheme is unfair competition.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- Heather Irving to Manage Polygram's Intl. Products
- Microsoft's Gates to Meet New IBM Chief : Computers: The meeting will be their first, but it's too soon to predict resolution of a two-year dispute over the OS/2 operating system.
- PAWNS IN A GAME: To hear pawnbrokers...
- Rabin Survives Major Challenge in Parliament
- Making a Difference in Your Community : Foundation Gives Hope to Patients
- DeHoyos Convicted 2nd Time of Girl's Murder : Retrial: First verdict was overturned because of jury misconduct. Now jury must decide if drifter was sane during 1989 kidnap and rape of Nadia Puente.
- State Shutters Home for Aged in San Clemente
- SIMI VALLEY : Equipment Found From Computer Theft
- Bank's Chief Executive Resigns : Personnel: William E. McAleer's departure from Ventura County National Bancorp follows a restated $1.6-million first-quarter loss.
- Navy's Stealth Ship Debut Stirs Up Questions : Defense: The Sea Shadow, like the F-117A fighter jet a design of Lockheed's Skunk Works, had its test launch last month. But the craft may be dismantled, analysts say.
- Leslie's Poolmart Reports $3.6-Million Quarterly Loss
- Litton Wins $19.5-Million Addition to Navy Pact
- Geology Reports Can Alert Buyers to the Warning Signs
- 20 Years Later...
- Media : A Star Rises in the East : Hong Kong-based Star Television, the first pan-Asian network, has seen astounding growth.
- Next Step : (Creative) Help Wanted : The U.N. is recruiting intrepid international experts to rebuild Somalia.
- Walton, Meyers Take UCLA Connection to Hall of Fame : Basketball: One limps into Springfield, the other helps erase the word <i> tomboy</i> from the vernacular.
- Forward From New York Signs With UCI
- Twins' 22 Hits Stop the Angels, 13-3
- Pro Football
- Dodgers Get Eyeful of Cubs' Hibbard
- AN APPRECIATION : Nikolais Moved Modern Dance to a Different Stage
- AUTOS
- Prudential Gets Higher Bid for Partnerships : Investors: Texas-based Parker & Parsley would pay $557 million, substantially more than the hostile offer from Tulsa oilman George Kaiser.
- Theme Parks
- Hotels Grumble at Plans to Hike Orange Bed Tax : Lodging: The expected increase in will hurt a sagging industry, some say, but others predict no significant impact.
- WEATHER WARP: Weak from heat? Dogged by...
- BOKSBURG : Murder Charges
- Term of Endearment : 'Ralphie the Racer' Is a Fixture at a Race He Never Drove
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Five Homers Power the White Sox, 13-2
- KOCE Channel 50 has been awarded $150,000...
- AUTOS
- Dolco Packaging's Profit Up on 8% Sales Gain
- Koll Services Sales Up but Profits Same
- Christy B. Reehl has joined the accounting...
- Superior Industries Selects Chihuahua for New Plant
- IHOP Earnings Climb 48% in 1st Quarter
- Joe FioRica has been appointed executive vice...
- A New Rx for Stroke Patients : Health: Experts are calling for drastic changes in the treatment of these 'brain attacks,' saying quick action can limit or even reverse neurological damage.
- Florida's Plague: Sick Building Syndrome : Months after opening, one courthouse had moldy walls and workers complaining of nausea and headaches. The problem is widespread in the humid state--and the cure can be costly.
- HOT TIMES: Mayoral candidates Michael Woo and...
- LOS ANGELES : Defense Presses Bid to Bar Brothers' Taped Confession
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mayor Wants City to Control Koll Project
- CAMARILLO : $4,750 in Cigarettes Stolen From Store
- MISSION VIEJO : Students Rally to Save College Newspaper
- WESTMINSTER : Police Arrest 2 Men in Shooting Deaths
- OXNARD : Stabbing Inquiry Placed on Hold
- Tustin School to Demonstrate Computer Uses
- Penalty Phase Mistrial Declared in 2 Slayings : Courts: A Northridge man faces a new trial or a life sentence without parole in the sandwich shop killings.
- Countywide : Transit Officials May Raise Bus Fares
- Dole Sells Bonds for $300 Million
- Billie Haid has been appointed senior loan...
- Lotus Counts on New 1-2-3 Program : Other New Products Challenge Microsoft
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- Target Store to Anchor Retail Center: Target...
- HOUSING SLUMP: The local housing market continued...
- Palestinians Cut Talks Delegation
- PLATFORM : Peace, Not Guns
- Countywide : Fire Season Starts; Brushland Closed Off
- Ventura Agrees to Divert Trash to Help Struggling Local Landfill : Waste: It would be cheaper to keep dumping its garbage at L.A. County landfills. But council members say assisting Bailard will serve the city in long run.
- TORRANCE : Truck Stolen by Intruder Who Killed Man Is Found
- L.A. Officials Announce Plan for 15 Apartment Buildings for the Poor
- BURBANK : Employees to Use District Credit Card
- HOLLYWOOD : Public's Help Sought in Identifying Toddler
- Spitting Image of a Pest : Game 5: The Kings' Granato is hated by NHL players--until they become his teammates.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cardinals' Pagnozzi Sidelined 3-6 Weeks
- PEOPLE WATCH
- HEALTH CARE
- Krause's Entering East Coast Market
- Spotlight: Capital Cities ABC Inc.
- MAI Systems Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy: Brooke...
- World IN BRIEF : THAILAND : More Than 100 Die in Toy Factory Fire
- Woman, 18, Accuses TV Actor of Rape
- Two Indicted in Killing of Crusading Anti-Drug Editor : Narcotics: Prosecutors link last year's slaying of the Spanish newspaper journalist in New York to Colombia's Cali cocaine cartel.
- International Technology : Russia Rockets Rising : Moscow wants its share of a booming market.
- Environment : Bouncing Back : The vicuna makes an impressive comeback in Peru while its cousin the llama gains popularity in the United States.
- BEIJING : Diplomatic Moves
- Rampage Suspect Pleads Innocent : Court: Fired postal worker surprises attorney by demanding quick arraignment. He is charged with two murders and seven attempted murders in two days of terror.
- RASH SOLUTIONS: The Chumash had a word...
- California IN BRIEF : YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK : Failed Concession Bidder Loses Suit
- Hot Winds Fuel Area's Discomfort : Weather: The high temperatures are especially punishing on schoolchildren. Heat is expected to ease today.
- City Section to Investigate Crenshaw Basketball
- Profile : Italy's Man for All Seasons : The cardinal of Milan, a best-selling author, stirs the nation's conscience.
- Insanity Defense a Tough Strategy, Law Experts Say
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 3 Killed in Antelope Valley Freeway Crash
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Ex-Deputy Gets Jail Term and Fine for Attacks : Courts: A prosecutor calls the retired officer 'an adult bully' for punching a man and kneeing a boy.
- School Board Adopts Traditional Calendar
- PACOIMA : International Music Teaches Kids a Lesson
- ANAHEIM : Officers Take Out Ads on Pay Dispute
- Our Local Banks of Last Resort : Instead of tellers and loan managers, you've got clerks who wear guns on their hips.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Three-Hitter Lifts Saberhagen, Mets
- Garrido's Gang Has Another Chance to Prove It Belongs
- Leventhal Takes Galotti's Place as New Publisher of Vanity Fair
- Challenger Invades Music Royalty Collection Business : Entertainment: Three industry veterans plan to exploit industry discontent with BMI and ASCAP payments.
- Housing Sales Show Signs of Strength
- COLUMN ONE : Sky's the Limit for Squadron : After years of frustration, 'Sue Bob,' 'Dandy' and the other women aviators of the Navy's VAQ-34 reach for equality in combat.
- Colorado Party Keeps Power in Paraguay : South America: Election of engineer Wasmosy should ease tension in military, long allied with the victors.
- Stalled by Allies, U.S. Puts Bosnia on Hold for Week
- Alwin Nikolais; Modern Dance Pioneer
- Pro Basketball
- Pro Football
- Man Guilty of Gang Counselor's Murder : Courts: Jose Gilbert Gonzalez, 30, is convicted of killing Ana Lizarraga, a popular intervention worker who had been involved in the film 'American Me.'
- Trustee Application Process Starts Today
- Sheriff Proposes $4.7-Million Budget Cut : Finances: The reductions would end routine investigations of all but the most serious crimes and cost jobs. The plan must go to the Board of Supervisors.
- VAN NUYS : Students Endure Heat and Lines for College's Summer Classes
- D.A. Sues Bell Cab Over Alleged Smog Violations : Environment: Officials are trying to get 50 vehicles off the road. They charge firm used bogus certificates and tampered with emissions equipment.
- STUDIO CITY : Protest Planned Against Developer
- NEWPORT BEACH : Compromise Plan for Upper Bay Park OKd
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Says He's Not Ready to Retire
- Cycling
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Lemieux Comes Back, so Do the Penguins, 6-3
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 / UPDATE : Piquet Not Injured When He Is First to Hit the Wall
- O. C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Some Serious Thinking About Unlikely Things
- FILLMORE : Man Pleads Guilty to Molesting Girl, 16
- His Forecasting Doesn't Quite Cover All Bases
- VAN NUYS : Funds to Be Used Against Prostitution
- Dino Gaudio, an assistant coach at Xavier...
- Lewis Clear to Resume NBA Career : Basketball: New tests results contradict the earlier diagnosis of a life-threatening heart ailment.
- Greg Wakeham
- Some Hits, Some Flops: TV's Season
- Hiker's Itch : Poison Oak Flourishes in Area's Forests, Making Escape to Nature a Risky Venture
- Lewis Clear to Resume NBA Career : Basketball: New tests results show earlier diagnosis of life-threatening heart ailment was in error.
- Irvine Valley Nets Conference Honors
- THE ARTS
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Music of Mexico in Spirit of Woodstock
- REGIONAL DIGEST : Taft Catcher Kleiner Signs Letter to Play for Nevada Las Vegas
- LOS ANGELES : Ex-Sheriff's Sergeant Convicted on Tax Count
- Winfield Singles Out Angels : Baseball: Former teammate comes back and leads the Twins with four of their 22 hits in 13-3 rout.
- Fired Weiss Fails to Succeed in Atlanta
- GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Nelson Simply Did What Came Naturally
- Found in 'Yonkers' : Simon, Coolidge and Cast Discover Mutual Respect
- JAZZ REVIEW : McGarry's Engaging Show of Strengths : The vocalist's disarmingly genuine tone and inventive, rhythmic pacing, as well as a supportive backing trio, make for a good time at Maxwell's.
- Crossing the Thin Blue Line : Television: CBS' "With Hostile Intent' depicts the story of two former Long Beach policewomen who won a $3.1-million judgment against the city for sexual harassment but lost their careers.
- Rocks and Roles : Hollywood's Favorite Formation Stars in 'Flintstones' Flick
- Council's Austere Budget Includes 120 Layoffs : Finances: The plan going to Bradley for approval cuts deeply in almost all departments. 'This is just the beginning,' Yaroslavsky warns.
- Olympic Image Is Everything : Officials in Beijing Emphasize the Positive in Their Bid for Games of 2000
- Twins' Batters Rain on Farrell's Parade : Baseball: Angel pitcher follows his best outing with his worst, giving up six runs and 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
- U.S. Drug Policy: Growing Accord : Orange County religious leader calls for reform
- Breezes Bring Cool Weather and Clear Skies : Meteorology: A low-pressure system is moving in and should arrive onshore by this evening. It has already lowered smog levels.
- Blaze Sweeps Across 440 Acres
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Officers Kill Pistol-Wielding Santa Ana Man : Shooting: Police say they opened fire when he pointed a handgun at them, but a witness claims he had been disarmed.
- Saddleback College Fourth at State Golf Championships
- Walton's Ties to Two Legends Puts Him in League of His Own
- Detroit Mercy's Byrdsong Is New Northwestern Coach
- Specter of Recruiting Affects Basketball
- Fullerton CLO Names 4 Shows for '93-94 at Plummer
- Ex-Commodities Dealer Gets 5-Year Prison Term : Finances: Mark R. Weinberg pleads guilty to four counts of grand theft in an investment scheme.
- Oxnard Mayor Quits Panel on Casino Plan : Gambling: Manuel Lopez finds the idea of card clubs 'reprehensible.' In another development, the city attorney says gaming decision does not require a referendum.
- VAN NUYS : Man Who Killed Son Died of Fire Fumes
- Tennis Teams Set Foundation for Next Year
- GARDEN GROVE : Student Is a Study in Love of Learning
- Conlan Hopes He Made the Right Move : NFL: Former Bills linebacker, who played near his hometown, is excited about Rams' 4-3 scheme.
- Weekend Box Office : 'Dragon' Makes 'Dave' Vice President
- Top Tony Nominees Have California Roots : Theater: 'The Who's Tommy,' which premiered in La Jolla, ties 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' with 11 nods. 'Angels in America,' which was developed primarily at the Taper, sets a record among non-musicals with nine.
- A major donor to the Pacific Symphony...
- Stacey Thomas Adanalian has joined the McAdams...
- Gary Szenderski has been appointed president of...
- Peso Prize Would've Cost Realtor Plenty
- ICN Pharmaceuticals Confirms Resignation of Newest Director : Management: Charles D. Miller says he quit the board because of 'time constraints.'
- Biopool Wins Japan's OK for Heart Disease Test Kit
- Companies Launch Inventory System: Catalina Information Resources,...
- TL Enterprises, Interlink Electronics Moving to Camarillo
- HEBRON : Student Struggle
- World IN BRIEF : ECUADOR : 24 Die in Landslide at Mining Settlement
- Martin Lawrence Reports Loss of $1.77 Million
- How You Can Cut Risk of Arthritis
- Penelope Gilliatt, 61; Screenwriter, Novelist and New Yorker Film Critic
- Thousand Oaks : Ex-Supervisor Seeking Seat on Grand Jury