Big Mouth: A couple of dinosaurs move...

Big Mouth: A couple of dinosaurs move nearby and there goes the peace. That’s how some who live within roaring range of the Universal Studios Jurassic Park ride see it. “It’s an ongoing battle,” said one homeowner activist. “I have friends up there who are tortured,” said another. Universal says the Big Ones’ voices have been lowered. But sometimes the winds amplify the sound.

Bagel Boom: We brave the thicket of the bagel craze and opine on what a good one should taste like--and where to find it--in Valley Weekend (F1A). But be forewarned: We’re traditionalists aghast by what has become of the Jewish breadstuff on its cross-cultural journey into the mainstream. . . . Cranberry bagels? Oy Vay.

Mixed Signals: For an auditory cross-cultural experience, check out Ashley MacIsaac in Valley Weekend (F1B). He’s a Nova Scotia-born fiddler who blends ancient Celtic melodies with cutting-edge pop sounds. This dramatic combo was initially scorned by critics. . . . Now he’s the opening act Monday at the Universal Amphitheatre.

Riding High: Bubba Harris has his heart set on going to the Olympics. Not this one, though. The 10-year-old BMX bike racer is shooting to ride mountain bikes in the Olympics in the year 2000. . . . The Palmdale lad is already a hero to tykes on bikes. He’ll compete in the world championships in Pomona this week (C6).