CSUN Finances: Seeking to silence critics after...

CSUN Finances: Seeking to silence critics after a series of controversial budget and accounting problems, Cal State Northridge has named a longtime accounting professor to be the school’s first controller: Robert J. Kiddoo, a 27-year CSUN veteran. “We needed a seasoned veteran, and he is that,” said Art Elbert, vice president for administration and finance. “This is a public institution. The people need to know where their money is going.”

* OLYMPIC MEMORIES: David Kirkwood of North Hills calls the demise of the modern pentathlon “a tragedy.” Kirkwood was a member of the U.S. team that won a silver medal in the 1964 Olympics, but his event will be replaced by the triathlon. C8

* FATAL CRASH: The driver who drove 10 miles the wrong way on the Foothill Freeway had a history of legal run-ins. B1

* HEAT RELIEF: Ah . . . August. The Valley Calendar Weekend staff offers personal tips for beating the heat. Valley Calendar Weekend, Page 38

* COOKIN’ BLUES: Johnny Tucker and James “Broadway” Thomas claim that the best recipe for blues is a simple, three-chord structure. They also have great recipes for the kitchen. Valley Calendar Weekend, Page 51