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What happened on November 03, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
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. By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Gay Night' Offers a Dark Comedy and a Grim Melodrama By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK Streisand Dates Confirmed: It's official. Barbra... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Sondheim Gets Little Respect : In going for laughs, this 'Side by Side' misses the subtlety. But the antics are beautifully illuminated. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Ullmann Makes Directorial Debut in Exquisite 'Sofie' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Pancho Villa': The Real Hunt Continues By Gregg Barrios
TV REVIEWS : 'The Nanny' Steals the Show With Her Big Apple Wit By Howard Rosenberg
TV Ratings : ABC Tops List Despite No. 82 'Paula Poundstone' By Greg Braxton
JAZZ REVIEW : Lopez Leads a Grand Party at Wadsworth By Don Heckman
Getting to the Punch Line : Despite Low Pay and Bad Venues, Comics Say Laughs Are Worth It By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH ERIC BOGOSIAN : 'I'm Getting Closer to the Frenzy' By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gloomed for Success : O.C.'s Mindfunk Has Had Its Share of Hard Knocks--Thank Goodness By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HBO Earns 107 Cable Award Nods; 'Beavis' Gets Comedy Bid By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea, Irvine Improvs to Offer Fire Relief By Glenn Doggrell
NEWS
Dear Critic, Re: TV Fire Coverage . . . By Howard Rosenberg
Southland Wildfires
Aidid
Sen. Bob Packwood
Clinton's Aid for California
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. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Approves Subpoena for Packwood Diary By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By John J. Goldman, 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. By Bob Pool and Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Polls Give Allen Big Lead in Va. Governor's Race By 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. By Ann W. O'Neill and Bob Pool, 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. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Court to Weigh Gender-Based Jury Exclusion \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Edition-time Election Returns
John Ferrandino; Got Twice-Transplanted Heart By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy A. Williams; Horse Riding Master By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Severo Ochoa; Biochemist Won Nobel Prize in 1959 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
The Southland Firestorm: Week Two
Exhumed Body Raises Fears of Plague in Latvia \o7 Reuters\f7
The Southland Firestorm: Week Two
Malibu Dreams Disappear in the Smoke By Mathis Chazanov and Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Wins 2 Key Governorships, N.Y. Mayoralty By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL 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. By Bob Pool and Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Votes for Subpoena of Full Packwood Diaries : Politics: Lopsided ballot lets ethics panel seek access to memoirs. Papers sought for sex harassment inquiry. By William J. Eaton, 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. By Edward J. Boyer and John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Dan Morain and Sandy Banks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sales Tax Is Only Measure Leading
Blood on the Grass By Peter H. King
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. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mike Carlson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
20 Killed in Train Collision \o7 Associated Press\f7
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. By John M. Broder and Patrick Lee, 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. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Ready to Discuss Missile Defenses By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snag Reported in Secret Croat-Serb Talks \o7 Reuters\f7
Pravda's Presses Run Again After Yeltsin Crackdown : Russia: The opposition newspaper, shut down for a month, takes on the president in first issue. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olivetti Chief Interrogated in Italy's Kickback Scandal By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Rome, a Fitting Farewell to Fellini : Movies: Mourners file through Studio 5, his 'kingdom.' It was the set for many of his films. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Winners
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. By Maria La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Latest Southland Fires Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Is Relief in Sight?
On PCH, a Frantic Morass of Bentleys and Pickups : Gridlock: Firetrucks are stymied as Malibu millionaires and Topanga ranchers stall the highway. By Bob Pool and Ann W. O'Neill, 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. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
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. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL 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. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Dies of Wound \o7 Reuters\f7
53 Towns to Move to Higher Ground to Avert Flooding \o7 Associated Press\f7
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. By Art Pine, 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. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton, Brady Join in Big Push for Gun Control \o7 From Associated Press\f7
9 Killed in Bus Crash \o7 Reuters\f7
Of Propositions, Only Sales Tax Extension Leads By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
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. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emotions Flare at Laguna Council Session : Government: First meeting since fire unleashes words of anger, pleas for cooperation in recovery. By Leslie Earnest and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Dan Morain and Sandy Banks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Triumph and Tragedy on Fiery Mulholland By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Locals Plant Seeds of Renewal in 'Greening of Laguna' Effort By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO / ORANGE COUNTY RECOVERS : Chronology of the Tragedy
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. By Jennifer Brundin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mike Carlson and Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Copter Lands Amid Flames, Saves Aviator : Rescue: Lauretta Foy, 80, took refuge in her pool as fire reached her Santa Monica Mountains home. By David Colker and John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Bob Elston and Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL RACES : Vote May Be Sign of Discontent : Incumbents are losing in three of four board races for Orange and Santa Ana school districts. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MARGARITA, LOS ALISOS WATER DISTRICTS : Challengers Lead Incumbent in Early Returns By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Victims in Laguna Beach Didn't Lose Their Will to Vote By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : Voices
BREEDERS' CUP RACE AT A GLANCE Race: Juvenile. * Purse: $1... By Bob Mieszerski
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : A Low-Key Look at a Maker of Milestones : RALPH BUNCHE: An American Life; \o7 by Brian Urquhart\f7 ; Norton; $27.50, 496 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Jolt of Color for Subtle Brown By Robin Abcarian
Fashion Noir By Betty Goodwin
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. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPRING COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Untucked, Unbuttoned, Uninspired By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
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. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping to Build for the Future By Michael Haederle
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. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Roundup : With 12 Period Films in Development at Once, It's Tough to Rustle Up Bustled Dresses and Such By Deborah Sullivan, 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. By Lynn Smith
BUSINESS
Blue-Chips Hit Record High on Economic Data : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PUC Approves Pac Tel Spinoff of Wireless Unit By Martha Groves, 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. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jump in New-Home Sales Spurs Hopes of Long-Awaited Revival : September's 77% Year-to-Year Gain Continues 8-Month Statewide Trend By David W. Myers, 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. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex
MARKETS: Blue-Chips Rise on Indicators : Blue-Chips Hit Record High on Economic Data From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Banking & Finance
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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
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. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Building, Less Logging Send Wood Prices Upstream : Resources: Investors see continued demand in wake of Midwest floods, California fires. From Reuters
Company Town Annex
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
TECHNOLOGY : Yamaha to Unveil New Products : Music: Synthesizer offers more realistic re-creations using virtual acoustics. At $7,000, it is aimed at professionals. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Listen up, Bond Holders: This Is a Wake-Up Call By Tom Petruno
Phone-Pager-Data Assistant Breaks $1,000 Barrier From Bloomberg Business News
'Information Label' to Advise Consumers on How to Ward Off New-Carpet Fumes From Associated Press
United Airlines Unions Not Optimistic on Ownership Talks From Associated Press
Executive Travel : Lug Laptops Despite Airline Use Limits By Joe Brancatelli, JOE BRANCATELLI \o7 is a business travel writer based in Cold Spring, N.Y\f7
Executive Travel
Executive Travel : Airlines' On-Time Performance
Global Markets and Economic Update
International Business By Dean E. Murphy
Volvo Delays Meeting on Renault Merger: The board of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Pushing China on Imports Deadline: Deputy U.S. Trade... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Air France Opens Talks With Pilots: The French carrier's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Investment in Lincoln Mortgage Barred : Audit: A state agency alleges $614,000 is missing. The firm denies any wrongdoing. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sound Concept : Yamaha Synthesizer Virtually Re-Creates Music By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Standard Brands to Close Its Costa Mesa Store in 2 Weeks
Lotzoff Goes Platinum: Platinum Software Corp. said...
Nationwide Buys Nursing Homes: Nationwide Health...
REAL ESTATE : Building Trade Group Compiles List for Fire Victims Wanting to Rebuild Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Revere Transducers Moves to Tustin Plant : Relocation: Electronics company is bringing 250 workers from Cerritos to the Irvine Industrial Complex. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grey Moving Ad Team to Huntington By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Apartment REIT Restructured By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Real Estate Compiled by Debora Vrana / Times Correspondent
Times Daily Circulation Up 2.2% in O.C., Agency Reports By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Portfolio Reports $904,803 Profit
Beetle Boom to Bust in U.S. Market: How VW Learned Global Lessons By James Flanigan
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Return of the Evil: What Is to Be Done? : New fires highlight importance of best possible safety steps
Well Put on NAFTA, Mr. Secretary
No Exemptions for Big Shots : A former congressman acts as if he is above jury duty--he's not
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. By Clinton E. Tempereau, \o7 Dr. Clinton E. Tempereau is chief of psychiatric services at the Sherman Oaks Burn Center. \f7
How to Win Men and Influence People : The how-to book 'Feminine Force' begs the question: Do we really want to become Georgette Mosbacher? By Jenijoy La Belle, \o7 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). \f7
PLATFORM : Expand Neighborhood Watch to Fire Watch \o7 GEORGE MITROVICH, a civic leader in San Diego, recommends organized vigilance in fire-prone communities. He told The Times: \f7
BOOM! When Bill and Kathie Gray of Laguna Beach finally... By Jerry Hicks and Matt Lait and Greg Johnson
ONE FOR ALL: The board at Rancho Santiago College figures... By Jerry Hicks and Matt Lait and Greg Johnson
FAIRING BETTER: Weekend general admission for the Orange... By Matt Lait and Greg Johnson and Jerry Hicks
DUCK ART: Derick Johnson wanted to stir up a little fan... By Jerry Hicks and Greg Johnson and Matt Lait
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. By Maia Davis, 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. By Mack Reed and Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Cultivate Plant Others Try to Eradicate By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Library Plans Open House Sunday By James Maiella Jr.
Report Ordered on Moving Air Guard By Tracey Kaplan
County Delays Vote on Smoking Ban By Julie Fields
Last Defendant in Stabbing Sentenced By Dwayne Bray
MOORPARK : Parolee Arrested in Rape of Girl, 12 By Scott Hadly
CAMARILLO : Man Sentenced in Bank Robbery By Barbara Murphy
OXNARD : New Fees Imposed on Adult Businesses By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : St. John's Names Fund-Raising Chief By Patrick Mccartney
Field Revamp Tied to World Cup Selection By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Skateboards Banned at Shopping Centers By J. E. Mitchell
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. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Valley Obituaries
Latino Input Sought for Santa Paula Plan
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. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Election Results
Falling Down: Comeuppance of a White, Male Stern Fan By Dana Parsons
New Battle for \o7 Veterano\f7 : Barrio Native, 58, Counsels Teens Against Drugs and Gangs By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Isn't Lowered in San Clemente Teen Assault Case By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aide to Wieder Accused of a Conflict of Interest By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
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. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Offers Reward in Slaying of 3 Youths By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'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. By Steve Hochman and Shawn Hubler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Marc Lacey, 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. By Sonia Nazario, 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. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Gang Sweep: 11 Arrested, Arms Seized By Greg Hernandez
BUENA PARK : Council OKs Study on City Library Plan By Debra Cano
BUENA PARK : Laguna Crisis Delays Firefighting Study By Debra Cano
How to Get Help : A Guide To Coping With Fire : Directory Compiled by Times researchers TRACY THOMAS and D'JAMILA SALEM
Tustin : School Board Seeks Applicants for Seat By Bert Eljera
GARDEN GROVE : Parking Lot Opens at Sports Complex By Robert Barker
SANTA ANA : Trial Parking Permit District Approved By Jon Nalick
SEAL BEACH : Developers to Pay Some Inspection Fees By Shelby Grad
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Grant to Be Used for Classroom Phones By Bill Billiter
Countywide : County to Be Urged to Kill Bridge Plan By Robert Barker
COSTA MESA : Pornography Law Given Initial OK By Lynda Natali
ANAHEIM : Council OKs Limits on Beggars, Vendors By Terry Spencer
LAGUNA BEACH : South Coast Water Board Director Quits
COSTA MESA : Police Earned $94,000 in O.C. Fair Work
NEWPORT BEACH : Library's Used-Book Sale Begins Thursday
Mahony Attacks Times Poll of Nuns, Priests : Media: Cardinal says survey is 'heavily skewed.' Newspaper defends study as well-reasoned and fair. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Trial Run OKd for ATMs at Two Police Stations By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Women, Gun Control Adds Up to Child Safety By Bill Boyarsky
Teachers Strike Ends With Issues Unresolved
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. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : School Board Won't Allow Political Signs By Mimi Ko
LAGUNA HILLS : Fair to Offer Advice on Car Maintenance By Frank Messina
VAN NUYS : Anti-Carjacking Workshop Tonight By Jeff Schnaufer
Driver May Face Charges in Deaths of 2 Girls By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Card Club Plans to Be Presented By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Commission Approves Plan to Expand LAPD
Lantern Starts House Fire in Garden Grove By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Under Investigation Quits Bar : Law: Allegations include using large sums of money from client's estate for personal investments. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Guilty of Slaying Garden Grove Mother By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Expelled for Allegedly Having Weapons at School By Robert Barker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Class Slaying
71-Year-Old Killed in Auto Collision
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. By Ann W. O'Neill and Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Faithful Healer of Seared Souls By Scott Harris
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. By Henry Chu and David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : School Closures
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Volunteers Turn Out in Force to Save Pets, Wildlife By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : Monte Nido Couple Spend a Nervous Day Watching Flames Approach By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorms: Week Two : 5 Escape in Evacuation of Probation Facility By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Planning Panel Eases Restrictions on Cafe By Hugo Martin
SAN FERNANDO : City OKs $13,700 for Lunches for Elderly By Geoffrey Mohan
SAN FERNANDO : City Undecided on Proposed Landfills By Geoffrey Mohan
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Battlefront : An Arresting Way With a Press Release By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : City to Process Burbank Tickets By Tommy Li
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Police Gather Donations for Victims of Fire By Scott Glover
City Mulls 4-Hour Parking Limit By Ed Bond
BURBANK : Center Seeks Turkeys and Hams for Needy By Ed Bond
Coalition to Fight Street-Vending Law By Scott Glover
Expanded Business Counseling Sought By Jeff Schnaufer
Report Ordered on Moving Air Guard By Tracey Kaplan
WOODLAND HILLS : Parents Share Skills, Hobbies With Students By Rebecca Bryant
CALABASAS : City Officials Shop for Electric Car By Kurt Pitzer
NORTHRIDGE : Group Opposes Day-Care Proposal By Jill Leovy
Study of Potential Arts District Sought By Hugo Martin
CANOGA PARK : Permit OKd for Firm Fought by Neighbors By Hugo Martin
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. By Thom Mrozek, TIMES STAFF 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. By Ann W. O'Neill and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dissidents Sue Directors of Sikh Temple By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By John Chandler, 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. By Thom Mrozek, 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. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Absence Notes to Help Schools Raise Money By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Infielder Fryman Signs Five-Year, $25-Million Deal With the Tigers By Ross Newhan
It Takes 24 Hours to Land This Monster By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Robinson: Don't Blame Me By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Price Is Right--at Home By Jim Hodges
Pitt Forward Finally Is Able to Get Rid of His Nom de \o7 Boom!\f7 By Shav Glick
Hard Times Indeed for BYU By Steve Harvey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Walsh's Cardinal Perspective By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Spurrier Is Reprimanded Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
UCLA, USC Meet in Women's Volleyball By Wendy Witherspoon
NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW : Bulls Aren't Only Team That Will Feel Loss of Key Player By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Roundup Associated Press
Seurer Happy to Look Back to 1979 at Edison : Football: Ex-quarterback, now a fireman in Kansas, says championship season was a 'dream situation.' By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Fun and Games, but This Warden Makes the Most of His Job By Rich Roberts
Let It Sink if You Want Casitas Bass
No Coasting in Newport Harbor Volleyball By Barbie Ludovise
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. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Watkins Expected to Return for Simi Valley This Week By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson Was Able to Run From Trouble : Football Helped Put Saugus Fullback on the Right Track By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easterly to Coach Girls' Basketball at Katella By Martin Henderson
PREP ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Defeats Capistrano Valley By Kim Q. Berkshire
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCCER ROUNDUP : Monroe's Goal Boosts Rancho Santiago
Prep Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Lighter Harris to Carry Heavier Load for USC By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Flyers' Fast Start Continues, 4-3 From Associated Press
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Royal Clinches Berth in Playoffs With Win
Marion Jones Second in Voting for Her Third National Award
CLU Takes Another Crack at UCSD in Women's Soccer By Jon Weisman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Gustafsson Surprises Courier in Second Round From Staff and Wire Reports
Claremont-Mudd's Reign Suddenly in Jeopardy By Ara Najarian
Player Swaps Helmet for Pen, Reports on Fire
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Angels to Play Rockies in Exhibition Opener
NHL ROUNDUP : 'Slumping' Leafs Tied by Stars From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Moving to Baltimore Easier Than Winning By Mike Penner
Confused in Chicago : Jordan Has Left, Possibly Forever, and the Bulls Can Only Wonder About Direction of the Team By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Across the Field : College football: USC's Johnson and Stanford's Stenstrom were teammates at El Toro High. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer Has Something to Say : With the Pressure Off, Holyfield Is Confident By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Song Remains the Same By Mike Downey
Big East Comes to Santa Anita : Racing: Dehere, named after the Clipper rookie, is the 2-year-old pride of New York. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Buccaneers Waive DeBerg Associated Press
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Strawberry Plans Residence Move but Hopes to Remain a Dodger By Maryann Hudson, From Staff and Wire Reports
Chicago's McDowell Wins AL Cy Young Award By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Are Waived by the Clippers By Chris Baker
Green Might Sit Out Sun Opener Against Lakers : Pro basketball: Back injury could end NBA's longest current games-played streak at 567. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Roundup By Ross Newhan
Ready or Not, Kukoc Figures Prominently in Bulls' Plans By Mark Heisler
Best of the Backfields : This Top 10 List Celebrates Performances by Foursomes, Not Individuals, in Last 25 Years in O.C. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gold Spring Scratched From Breeders' Cup By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shortstop LaCour Commits to Stanford By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Simple Goals, Wackerman Making Her Mark at CLU : High-Scoring Forward Quietly Nearing NCAA Soccer Record By Jon Weisman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scherbo Criticizes Belarus Officials Reuters
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