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What happened on November 03, 1993
NEWS
Jimmy A. Williams; Horse Riding Master MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Those Are Your Parents? What Happened?' : Families: Multiethnic children adopted by whites say racial issues must be addressed-- because prejudice comes from all sides. LYNN SMITH
NEWPORT BEACH MEASURE A : Tax to Buy Bluff-Top Property Loses : Way appears clear for the Irvine Co. to develop three tracts long the center of efforts by preservationists. LILY DIZON and BOB ELSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blood on the Grass PETER H. KING
New York Voters Choose Mayor in Watershed Race : Election: Dinkins and Giuliani locked in contest too close to call. Their matchup is a replay of four years ago. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land of Surf and Stars No Stranger to Disasters : Malibu: Fires are just one more page in a history full of blazes, landslides and waves eating away at Gidget's favorite coastline. MARIA LA GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Approves Subpoena for Packwood Diary WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fires Rage, Torch Malibu Area : Scores of Homes Destroyed as Thousands Flee : Inferno: Two people suffer critical burns. Canyon roads are clogged, blocking equipment as flames race toward seaside homes of rich, famous. BOB POOL and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Tijuana, Traditional Day of the Dead Dawns Anew : Celebrations: Halloween's encroachment has prompted efforts to revive interest in the two-day ritual, in which Mexicans pay respect to deceased relatives. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baskets Full of Indian Heritage : Fixations: Descendant Justin Farmer of Fullerton collects relics of California's mission peoples for their craftsmanship and history as well as their communicative skills. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salvation or Last Resort? : Thousands of black children are waiting to be adopted. Do they belong only in black families? A few white parents say no and are fighting to change what they believe are restrictive adoption laws. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amazon: Straight From the Source : Joe Kane, who in 1985-86 navigated the 4,300-mile river to the sea, will appear at Bowers to discuss his journey and other discoveries. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Polls Give Allen Big Lead in Va. Governor's Race RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
On PCH, a Frantic Morass of Bentleys and Pickups : Gridlock: Firetrucks are stymied as Malibu millionaires and Topanga ranchers stall the highway. ANN W. O'NEILL and BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Apology Given for Marine Chief's Remarks : Military: Gen. Mundy said on TV that minority officers do not run, swim, read compasses as well as whites. This is his third controversy this year. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MARGARITA, LOS ALISOS WATER DISTRICTS : Challengers Lead Incumbent in Early Returns MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bentsen Asked First Lady for Health Figures : White House: Treasury secretary, shying from support for reform plan, skirted task force. Action points to friction between policy and economic staffs. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorm: Week Two
Newport Nixes Special Tax; O.C. Voter Turnout Is Light : Election: Measure to fund land preserve fails. In Irvine, school board member Smith leads council race. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of Propositions, Only Sales Tax Extension Leads BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Sales Tax Is Only Measure Leading
THE WINDS : Santa Anas Take Only Minutes to Whip Up the Inferno : A nature center docent glanced west from Stunt Road at 10:45, seeing nothing unusual. By 11:05, smoke ballooned over Topanga. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Locals Plant Seeds of Renewal in 'Greening of Laguna' Effort ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edition-time Election Returns
Jittery O.C. Residents Smell Smoke, Worry About Fire : Rumors: Resurgence of anxiety over blazes prompts reopening of emergency hot line. Over 1,000 calls come in. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL RACES : Vote May Be Sign of Discontent : Incumbents are losing in three of four board races for Orange and Santa Ana school districts. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emotions Flare at Laguna Council Session : Government: First meeting since fire unleashes words of anger, pleas for cooperation in recovery. LESLIE EARNEST and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Californians Decide Voucher Measure : Elections: Up to 5.8 million residents also vote on ballot proposition to extend half-cent sales tax. Candidates are selected to replace four legislators. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
The Winners
GOP Wins 2 Key Governorships, N.Y. Mayoralty RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Voices
The Southland Firestorm: Week Two
Japan Ready to Discuss Missile Defenses SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Victims in Laguna Beach Didn't Lose Their Will to Vote ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes for Subpoena of Full Packwood Diaries : Politics: Lopsided ballot lets ethics panel seek access to memoirs. Papers sought for sex harassment inquiry. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping to Build for the Future MICHAEL HAEDERLE
Kollek, Jerusalem's Longtime Mayor, Loses Reelection Bid : Israel: Critic of accord with the PLO captures post. Serious national implications are seen for the Rabin government. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashion Noir BETTY GOODWIN
Exhumed Body Raises Fears of Plague in Latvia Reuters
Clinton, Brady Join in Big Push for Gun Control From Associated Press
Fire Forces Closure of 11 Polling Places : Election: Booths from Woodland Hills to Agoura Hills and south to Malibu are closed after only a few hours of operation. Provisional ballots are taken to area evacuation centers. MYRON LEVIN and MIKE CARLSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Snag Reported in Secret Croat-Serb Talks Reuters
Many Rare Birds Perished in Blazes, Biologists Report : Endangered species: About 15% of surviving gnatcatchers died, as did up to 20% of cactus wrens. Remaining habitat is scarce, and development rules could stiffen. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
20 Killed in Train Collision Associated Press
Voting Is Close on Beverly Hills Tax Hike for Schools : Election: Results in many local races are delayed after fire forces extension of poll hours. Several political futures are at stake. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catching a 'Chameleon': Senate Wrestles With Packwood : Politics: Opponents have long fallen to the wily Oregon bulldog. Now a diary is the fight of his life, and his colleagues face the bared teeth. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Voters Reject School Vouchers : Election: Initiative to provide tax funds for private education is defeated by a 2-1 margin. Proponents say they'll be back, perhaps next year. DAN MORAIN and SANDY BANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
53 Towns to Move to Higher Ground to Avert Flooding Associated Press
Court to Weigh Gender-Based Jury Exclusion From Associated Press
Gunman Dies of Wound Reuters
Curbs on Use of High Court Tapes Lifted : Law: UC San Diego professor's battle opens the door to the distribution and broadcast of recordings of U.S. justices' sessions. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Severo Ochoa; Biochemist Won Nobel Prize in 1959 From Associated Press
Altadena Polling Place Opens Amid Ashes : Election: Despite damage to her home, Beverly Slocum welcomes voters as she has for 12 years. Some of those coming to cast ballots have lost their homes. MIKE CARLSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Voters Reject School Vouchers 2-1 : Education: Initiative to provide tax funds for private education is soundly beaten. Teachers say they'll propose own reforms. Proponents say they'll be back in 1994. DAN MORAIN and SANDY BANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Help Gone Awry : Victims: Two men on rescue missions are badly burned in Topanga Canyon. One was trying to save the other, who had gone back to get his cat. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On PCH, a Frantic Morass of Bentleys and Pickups : Gridlock: Firetrucks are stymied as Malibu millionaires and Topanga ranchers stall the highway. ANN W. O'NEILL and BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Triumph and Tragedy on Fiery Mulholland JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson School Proposal Sets Off Political Free-for-All : Education: Governor says his five-point plan would improve the system and he calls for an end to the 'bitter debate.' Democrats criticize him as a Johnny-come-lately. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watson Pleads Guilty to Felony Count in Riot Case : Denny trial: He receives probation for assault charge. Judge refuses to lower bail for Damian Williams. EDWARD J. BOYER and JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Is Relief in Sight?
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : A Low-Key Look at a Maker of Milestones : RALPH BUNCHE: An American Life; by Brian Urquhart ; Norton; $27.50, 496 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voters OK Half-Cent Sales Tax Extension; Other Measures Trail : Elections: Proposition 172 holds solid lead with half of vote counted. Six other ballot items seem headed for defeat. GOP candidates lead in two special Senate races. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
9 Killed in Bus Crash Reuters
O.C. Good Samaritans Offer a Hand or Home, but Few Will Take It : Volunteers: Lack of response to free ads seen as a sign that Laguna fire victims are well on the way to recovery. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Ferrandino; Got Twice-Transplanted Heart DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Latest Southland Fires Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Luminaries for Trade Pact Join With Clinton : Commerce: A White House extravaganza is staged to dramatize bipartisan support. Despite profuse praise, the agreement faces problems. JOHN M. BRODER and PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Jolt of Color for Subtle Brown ROBIN ABCARIAN
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO / ORANGE COUNTY RECOVERS : Chronology of the Tragedy
PLO Suspends Negotiations With Israel on Autonomy : Mideast: Palestinians' chief delegate charges that proposed troop pullout is not what was agreed on. Rabin minimizes dispute. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPRING COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Untucked, Unbuttoned, Uninspired MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
In Rome, a Fitting Farewell to Fellini : Movies: Mourners file through Studio 5, his 'kingdom.' It was the set for many of his films. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pravda's Presses Run Again After Yeltsin Crackdown : Russia: The opposition newspaper, shut down for a month, takes on the president in first issue. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firestorm Torches Malibu Area : Scores of Homes Destroyed as Thousands Flee : Inferno: Arson suspected in blaze that began in hillsides of Calabasas. The star-studded Malibu Colony is evacuated and narrowly spared. BOB POOL and RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Malibu Dreams Disappear in the Smoke MATHIS CHAZANOV and SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Giuliani Beats Dinkins to Be GOP N.Y. Mayor : Election: Former federal prosecutor narrowly edges the city's first black chief executive in a watershed contest. It was a rematch of 1989. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olivetti Chief Interrogated in Italy's Kickback Scandal WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Food Has Animals on the Run : Wildlife: Traumatized deer, owls and coyotes in Laguna Canyon are roaming in every direction to find nourishment. Residents are advised to keep their tasty cats indoors. JENNIFER BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Copter Lands Amid Flames, Saves Aviator : Rescue: Lauretta Foy, 80, took refuge in her pool as fire reached her Santa Monica Mountains home. JOHN DART and DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Western Roundup : With 12 Period Films in Development at Once, It's Tough to Rustle Up Bustled Dresses and Such DEBORAH SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Kmart to Sell 91 Pace Stores to Wal-Mart : Retail: Discount stores would become Sam's Club outlets in $300-million deal, setting the stage to challenge Price/Costco. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Information Label' to Advise Consumers on How to Ward Off New-Carpet Fumes From Associated Press
MERGER: Baby Bell Seeks to Thwart AT&T, McCaw : Baby Bell Seeks to Block AT&T, McCaw : Communications: The FCC is urged to deny or modify the proposed $12.6-billion merger between the giants of long-distance and cellular. From Bloomberg Business News
Real Estate Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Company Town Annex
Consumer Portfolio Reports $904,803 Profit
REAL ESTATE : Building Trade Group Compiles List for Fire Victims Wanting to Rebuild Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business DEAN E. MURPHY
Listen up, Bond Holders: This Is a Wake-Up Call TOM PETRUNO
Growth Gauge Is Pointing at 'Moderate' : Economy: The index of indicators rose again in September. Factory orders and building were two positive factors. From Associated Press
Other News
Real Estate Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
Company Town Annex
Phone-Pager-Data Assistant Breaks $1,000 Barrier From Bloomberg Business News
Real Estate Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
United Airlines Unions Not Optimistic on Ownership Talks From Associated Press
Energy
New Investment in Lincoln Mortgage Barred : Audit: A state agency alleges $614,000 is missing. The firm denies any wrongdoing. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Global Markets and Economic Update
Executive Travel : Airlines' On-Time Performance
Executive Travel : Lug Laptops Despite Airline Use Limits JOE BRANCATELLI, JOE BRANCATELLI is a business travel writer based in Cold Spring, N.Y
More Building, Less Logging Send Wood Prices Upstream : Resources: Investors see continued demand in wake of Midwest floods, California fires. From Reuters
Standard Brands to Close Its Costa Mesa Store in 2 Weeks
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : O.C. Victims Find Ample Rentals Supply : Housing: There are no signs of price-gouging and many landlords are fixing rents at pre-fire levels for six months. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUC Approves Pac Tel Spinoff of Wireless Unit MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grey Moving Ad Team to Huntington ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Yamaha to Unveil New Products : Music: Synthesizer offers more realistic re-creations using virtual acoustics. At $7,000, it is aimed at professionals. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace
Autos
Sound Concept : Yamaha Synthesizer Virtually Re-Creates Music DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Apartment REIT Restructured DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MARKETS: Blue-Chips Rise on Indicators : Blue-Chips Hit Record High on Economic Data From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue-Chips Hit Record High on Economic Data : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jump in New-Home Sales Spurs Hopes of Long-Awaited Revival : September's 77% Year-to-Year Gain Continues 8-Month Statewide Trend DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health
Real Estate Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Executive Travel
Times Daily Circulation Up 2.2% in O.C., Agency Reports ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRES : Insurer of Last Resort Faces the Brunt of Losses : Fires: California Fair Plan was hit hard by Altadena blaze, but bulk of its policyholders are in the Santa Monica Mountains. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warner Bros. Unveils Plan for 5th Network : Television: Studio sets premiere for next fall. Rivalry with Paramount, which has similar plans, is expected to be fierce. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revere Transducers Moves to Tustin Plant : Relocation: Electronics company is bringing 250 workers from Cerritos to the Irvine Industrial Complex. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beetle Boom to Bust in U.S. Market: How VW Learned Global Lessons JAMES FLANIGAN
SPORTS
Seurer Happy to Look Back to 1979 at Edison : Football: Ex-quarterback, now a fireman in Kansas, says championship season was a 'dream situation.' CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confused in Chicago : Jordan Has Left, Possibly Forever, and the Bulls Can Only Wonder About Direction of the Team MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Coasting in Newport Harbor Volleyball BARBIE LUDOVISE
Moving to Baltimore Easier Than Winning MIKE PENNER
Claremont-Mudd's Reign Suddenly in Jeopardy ARA NAJARIAN
PREP ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Defeats Capistrano Valley KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Two Are Waived by the Clippers CHRIS BAKER
Baseball Roundup Associated Press
Angels to Play Rockies in Exhibition Opener
Let It Sink if You Want Casitas Bass
Infielder Fryman Signs Five-Year, $25-Million Deal With the Tigers ROSS NEWHAN
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Buccaneers Waive DeBerg Associated Press
Ready or Not, Kukoc Figures Prominently in Bulls' Plans MARK HEISLER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Roundup
BREEDERS' CUP RACE AT A GLANCE Race: Juvenile... BOB MIESZERSKI
Easterly to Coach Girls' Basketball at Katella MARTIN HENDERSON
Scherbo Criticizes Belarus Officials Reuters
NHL ROUNDUP : Flyers' Fast Start Continues, 4-3 From Associated Press
Baseball Roundup ROSS NEWHAN
Gold Spring Scratched From Breeders' Cup BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Chicago's McDowell Wins AL Cy Young Award ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watkins Expected to Return for Simi Valley This Week JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Green Might Sit Out Sun Opener Against Lakers : Pro basketball: Back injury could end NBA's longest current games-played streak at 567. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA, USC Meet in Women's Volleyball WENDY WITHERSPOON
Shortstop LaCour Commits to Stanford STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marion Jones Second in Voting for Her Third National Award
NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW : Bulls Aren't Only Team That Will Feel Loss of Key Player SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adrienne Sweetser
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Strawberry Plans Residence Move but Hopes to Remain a Dodger MARYANN HUDSON, From Staff and Wire Reports
Corso's Team Drives Home a Point, 23-5 : High school water polo: After placing fifth in weekend tournament, Harvard-Westlake sinks outmanned St. John Bosco. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Lighter Harris to Carry Heavier Load for USC LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCCER ROUNDUP : Monroe's Goal Boosts Rancho Santiago
Big East Comes to Santa Anita : Racing: Dehere, named after the Clipper rookie, is the 2-year-old pride of New York. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Fun and Games, but This Warden Makes the Most of His Job RICH ROBERTS
Johnson Was Able to Run From Trouble : Football Helped Put Saugus Fullback on the Right Track DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Royal Clinches Berth in Playoffs With Win
Best of the Backfields : This Top 10 List Celebrates Performances by Foursomes, Not Individuals, in Last 25 Years in O.C. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Spurrier Is Reprimanded Associated Press
CLU Takes Another Crack at UCSD in Women's Soccer JON WEISMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Robinson: Don't Blame Me STEVE SPRINGER
Boys
Boxer Has Something to Say : With the Pressure Off, Holyfield Is Confident TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : 'Slumping' Leafs Tied by Stars From Associated Press
Chris Stone
Friends Across the Field : College football: USC's Johnson and Stanford's Stenstrom were teammates at El Toro High. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Price Is Right--at Home JIM HODGES
Hard Times Indeed for BYU STEVE HARVEY
The Song Remains the Same MIKE DOWNEY
With Simple Goals, Wackerman Making Her Mark at CLU : High-Scoring Forward Quietly Nearing NCAA Soccer Record JON WEISMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Walsh's Cardinal Perspective EARL GUSTKEY
Player Swaps Helmet for Pen, Reports on Fire
Girls
Gustafsson Surprises Courier in Second Round From Staff and Wire Reports
Pitt Forward Finally Is Able to Get Rid of His Nom de Boom! SHAV GLICK
It Takes 24 Hours to Land This Monster RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Gloomed for Success : O.C.'s Mindfunk Has Had Its Share of Hard Knocks--Thank Goodness MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Bolshoi: An Exercise in Dichotomy : Veterans gave the company its class and rising artists gave it flash, but major dancers in their prime were missing from the program at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Keyboardist Jim Chappell Taps Into Brawn Power : Jazz: His popularity climbs after 'getting more physical' and giving his music 'more of a spark.' He plays the Coach House tonight. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Lopez Leads a Grand Party at Wadsworth DON HECKMAN
Brea, Irvine Improvs to Offer Fire Relief GLENN DOGGRELL
Dear Critic, Re: TV Fire Coverage . . . HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Gay Night' Offers a Dark Comedy and a Grim Melodrama MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH ERIC BOGOSIAN : 'I'm Getting Closer to the Frenzy' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Sondheim Gets Little Respect : In going for laughs, this 'Side by Side' misses the subtlety. But the antics are beautifully illuminated. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting to the Punch Line : Despite Low Pay and Bad Venues, Comics Say Laughs Are Worth It CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : ABC Tops List Despite No. 82 'Paula Poundstone' GREG BRAXTON
TV REVIEWS : 'The Nanny' Steals the Show With Her Big Apple Wit HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : Ullmann Makes Directorial Debut in Exquisite 'Sofie' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Pancho Villa': The Real Hunt Continues GREGG BARRIOS
HBO Earns 107 Cable Award Nods; 'Beavis' Gets Comedy Bid STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
'Designer Drug' Enters Hollywood's Fast Lane : Narcotics: The once-legal steroid substitute GHB was reportedly being passed around the Viper Room on the night River Phoenix died. It is known to cause euphoria, but has also led to seizures and comas. SHAWN HUBLER and STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Green Meadow Wildfire Flares Again : Blazes: Winds push flames through more than 750 acres. Officials are optimistic they will surround the new offshoot by this morning. MACK REED and FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Board Member Challenges Reading List : Moorpark: Tom Baldwin says Jean Auel's novels, including "Clan of the Cave Bear," are unsuitable. Administrators reject his views. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : Group Opposes Day-Care Proposal JILL LEOVY
Falling Down: Comeuppance of a White, Male Stern Fan Dana Parsons
SANTA ANA : Trial Parking Permit District Approved JON NALICK
SANTA ANA : Gang Sweep: 11 Arrested, Arms Seized GREG HERNANDEZ
ELECTIONS / SCHOOL ISSUES : Year-Round Attendance Plan Failing in Ventura : Rodrigues, Walker lead candidates vying for three trustee positions in that district. A library funding measure is losing in Santa Paula. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Parents Share Skills, Hobbies With Students REBECCA BRYANT
Police Commission Approves Plan to Expand LAPD
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : School Closures
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Grant to Be Used for Classroom Phones BILL BILLITER
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Amid the Smoke, Evacuations and Gridlock : Traffic: Firetrucks are stymied as Malibu millionaires and Topanga ranchers stall the Pacific Coast Highway. ANN W. O'NEILL and BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUENA PARK : Laguna Crisis Delays Firefighting Study DEBRA CANO
SEAL BEACH : Developers to Pay Some Inspection Fees SHELBY GRAD
Well Put on NAFTA, Mr. Secretary
County Delays Vote on Smoking Ban JULIE FIELDS
VAN NUYS : Anti-Carjacking Workshop Tonight JEFF SCHNAUFER
SAN FERNANDO : City OKs $13,700 for Lunches for Elderly GEOFFREY MOHAN
SAN FERNANDO : City Undecided on Proposed Landfills GEOFFREY MOHAN
71-Year-Old Killed in Auto Collision
COSTA MESA : Police Earned $94,000 in O.C. Fair Work
Expanded Business Counseling Sought JEFF SCHNAUFER
Obituary
CANOGA PARK : Permit OKd for Firm Fought by Neighbors HUGO MARTIN
Field Revamp Tied to World Cup Selection JEFF McDONALD
Report Ordered on Moving Air Guard TRACEY KAPLAN
Trial Run OKd for ATMs at Two Police Stations HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Council Adopts a Pessimistic Forecast for City Revenues : Finances: The officials reject a middle-of-the-road view of future fiscal conditions, expressing a bleak outlook on the economy and the state's habit of diverting local funds. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latino Input Sought for Santa Paula Plan
PLATFORM : Expand Neighborhood Watch to Fire Watch GEORGE MITROVICH, a civic leader in San Diego, recommends organized vigilance in fire-prone communities. He told The Times:
LAGUNA HILLS : Fair to Offer Advice on Car Maintenance FRANK MESSINA
The Return of the Evil: What Is to Be Done? : New fires highlight importance of best possible safety steps
Clinton's Aid for California
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Volunteers Turn Out in Force to Save Pets, Wildlife ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : City to Process Burbank Tickets TOMMY LI
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : 5 Escape in Evacuation of Probation Facility DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Charged in Son-in-Law's Death : Courts: Northridge grandmother's arraignment is delayed a week to give her attorney time to review case. THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition to Fight Street-Vending Law SCOTT GLOVER
CALABASAS : City Officials Shop for Electric Car KURT PITZER
Countywide : County to Be Urged to Kill Bridge Plan ROBERT BARKER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Police Gather Donations for Victims of Fire SCOTT GLOVER
CSUN Won't Discipline Campus Group : Education: Review of letter accusing Jewish organization of 'Hitlerian tactics' finds no basis for action against Black Students Union. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Election Results
Needy Firms Seek Out Grass-Roots Loans : Recovery: Eighteen months after the riots, there are few alternative funding programs in full-scale operation. The focus remains on entrepreneurial small businesses. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Police Stations to Get ATMs : Government: The City Council votes to install the banking devices in the Northridge and Wilshire bureaus on a trial basis. It's a security measure. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Man Sentenced in Bank Robbery BARBARA MURPHY
A Faithful Healer of Seared Souls SCOTT HARRIS
Tustin : School Board Seeks Applicants for Seat BERT ELJERA
CAMARILLO : Skateboards Banned at Shopping Centers J. E. MITCHELL
SHERMAN OAKS : Planning Panel Eases Restrictions on Cafe HUGO MARTIN
ELECTIONS SCHOOL ISSUES : In Moorpark, Cabriales Holds Strong Lead in School Board Race : In Oak Park, two incumbents fight to retain their positions. Voters appear to overwhelmingly reject school voucher proposal. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Library's Used-Book Sale Begins Thursday
Dissidents Sue Directors of Sikh Temple JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Council OKs Study on City Library Plan DEBRA CANO
Lantern Starts House Fire in Garden Grove GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Cultivate Plant Others Try to Eradicate SCOTT HADLY
How to Get Help : A Guide To Coping With Fire : Directory Times researchers TRACY THOMAS and D'JAMILA SALEM
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Battlefront : An Arresting Way With a Press Release DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recorder Takes Leave Amid Probe of Conduct : Government: Subordinates allege that Lee Branch's relationship with a female worker in county recorder's office has resulted in favoritism and hurt morale. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Library Plans Open House Sunday JAMES MAIELLA JR.
PERSPECTIVE ON THE FIRES : 'Doctor, Do You Believe in God?' : A smile, a touch, acknowledgment of the 'unknowable': These bring about physical and emotional recovery. CLINTON E. TEMPEREAU, Dr. Clinton E. Tempereau is chief of psychiatric services at the Sherman Oaks Burn Center.
Driver May Face Charges in Deaths of 2 Girls TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Center Seeks Turkeys and Hams for Needy ED BOND
Anaheim Card Club Plans to Be Presented MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Abuse Cases Climb, Report Finds : Crime: Incidents reported throughout Los Angeles County jumped 15.6% last year. But homicides and fetal deaths drop significantly. SONIA NAZARIO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS MUNICIPAL ISSUES, PROPOSITION 172 : Simi Voters Split on Store Proposal : In Oak Park, two incumbents were leading in the advisory council race, and the sales tax increase was winning in the county. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Absence Notes to Help Schools Raise Money DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Monte Nido Couple Spend a Nervous Day Watching Flames Approach ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : School Board Won't Allow Political Signs MIMI KO
Aide to Wieder Accused of a Conflict of Interest JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Ex-Boyfriend Sought in Shooting : Crime: The man allegedly fired a gun in the woman's Van Nuys office Oct. 14. Two weeks later, she was found shot to death in the West Valley. JOSH MEYER and ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Battle for Veterano : Barrio Native, 58, Counsels Teens Against Drugs and Gangs DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Win Water District Seats Without Votes : Elections: Candidates are sworn in for terms on Palmdale board because they are the only ones to file necessary paperwork. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Urges Death Penalty in Murder Case : Courts: Defendant was earlier convicted of abducting and executing a Valencia man. Formal sentencing will be next month. THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Isn't Lowered in San Clemente Teen Assault Case FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study of Potential Arts District Sought HUGO MARTIN
City Mulls 4-Hour Parking Limit ED BOND
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Blacks Assail Lynching Cartoon in Paper : Activism: Protesters demand apology from Antelope Valley Press for running a panel commenting on the Denny trial. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Mariachi Beat : Entertainment: For years, musicians have staked out a Boyle Heights corner, waiting for jobs. To encourage the tradition, city officials want to spruce up the intersection and drive out crime. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : St. John's Names Fund-Raising Chief PATRICK McCARTNEY
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Amid the Smoke, Evacuations and Gridlock : Schools: Students at three elementary campuses are transported to area pickup sites within two hours after the flames appear. HENRY CHU and DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GARDEN GROVE : Parking Lot Opens at Sports Complex ROBERT BARKER
Pasadena Offers Reward in Slaying of 3 Youths VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Defendant in Stabbing Sentenced DWAYNE BRAY
MOORPARK : Parolee Arrested in Rape of Girl, 12 SCOTT HADLY
Lawyer Under Investigation Quits Bar : Law: Allegations include using large sums of money from client's estate for personal investments. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Ordered on Moving Air Guard TRACEY KAPLAN
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Class Slaying
Mahony Attacks Times Poll of Nuns, Priests : Media: Cardinal says survey is 'heavily skewed.' Newspaper defends study as well-reasoned and fair. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
No Exemptions for Big Shots : A former congressman acts as if he is above jury duty--he's not
Teachers Strike Ends With Issues Unresolved
Man Guilty of Slaying Garden Grove Mother RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. Bob Packwood
Southland Wildfires
COSTA MESA : Pornography Law Given Initial OK LYNDA NATALI
Factory Owner Fumes as Odor Suit Is Dismissed : Ruling: Judge tosses out slander claim, saying residents exercised free speech rights in complaining about smell allegedly coming from a nearby business. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Council OKs Limits on Beggars, Vendors TERRY SPENCER
OXNARD : New Fees Imposed on Adult Businesses JEFF McDONALD
ELECTIONS / VENTURA CITY COUNCIL : 2 Newcomers Join 2 Incumbents as Winners : Jim Monahan and Gary Tuttle are reelected, and pro-business candidate Rosa Lee Measures and environmentalist Steve Bennett are also victorious. Councilman Todd Collart is defeated. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Win Men and Influence People : The how-to book 'Feminine Force' begs the question: Do we really want to become Georgette Mosbacher? JENIJOY La BELLE, Jenijoy La Belle is a professor of literature at Caltech and author of "Herself Beheld: The Literature of the Looking Glass" (Cornell University Press, 1988).
3 Expelled for Allegedly Having Weapons at School ROBERT BARKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Women, Gun Control Adds Up to Child Safety BILL BOYARSKY
Valley Obituaries
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LAGUNA BEACH : South Coast Water Board Director Quits
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