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What happened on November 05, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : More Than a Little 'Night Music' By Jan Herman
Movie Reviews : 'Flesh' Willing, but Plot Unable By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movie Reviews : Acting Makes 'Day' Glisten By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION Heston on a Soap Box: Charlton Heston taped the... By Daniel Cerone, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Mechanical 'RoboCop 3' in Need of Policing By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Swervedriver Negotiates Old Territory By Lorraine Ali
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Home of Our Own' Belongs to Bates By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Careful' a Carefree Pastiche of Early Cinema By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Look Who's Talking' Series Goes to Dogs By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Good Subject Gets Lost in the 'West' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ NOTES : Ponty, Fleck Top Batch of New Releases By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Whole Truth': A Wry Look at Romance By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'King of Beggars' Is Rich in Action, Comedy and Heart By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Capri's New Chef Adds to Good Taste By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Duke of Earl' Offers a Look at Unknown Gene Chandler By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV Epic 'Lonesome Dove' Preserved on Four-Disc Set By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Locks May Be Popular Holiday Gifts By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Boys of Summer'Scores in the Minors By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Henceforward. . .' Takes a Long Time : Ayckbourn's Knack for Comic Invention Comes Through Once Play Picks Up Pace at Camino Real By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Vladimirov, Bessmertnova Top 'Bolshoi' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Bogosian Rages On in a More Hostile Environment : 'Pounding Nails in the Floor With My Forehead' at the Taper finds the talented monologuist as warped as ever. By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Poignancy Fuels Progress of 'Foxfire' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Boys of Summer' Minor-League Fare By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dunes' Sifts Through Human Nature By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Blood and Marriage' a Baffling Mix By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : George Foreman Learns the Sitcom Ropes By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Works From the Cultural Crossroads By Josef Woodard
Series of Workshops Planned at Taper, Too
Paul Westerberg Concerts Postponed
National Video Rentals : 'No Return' Takes No. 1 . . . Finally By Dennis Hunt
Pop Album Chart : Too Short Proves That He Fits In By Dennis Hunt
Vision Awards Affair to Benefit Youth Center
Stations Also Pay a Price for the Blaze : Television: The last two weeks of prolonged fire coverage has put the heat on commercial stations--overtime pay, lost advertising and other costs add up to several million dollars. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LACMA Settles Lawsuit With Senior Curator : Personnel: Maurice Tuchman will get his old job back and reportedly a cash award. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Glare of the Fires Blocks Out World By Howard Rosenberg
Bulgarian Vocal Ensemble Back to the Tried and True : Music: After experimenting with more modern styles following the country's political changes, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares returns to its 'universal music.' By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Inflation Fears, Growth Batter Stocks, Bonds : Markets: Dow loses 36.89 as blue chips plunge steeply for second day. Gold shares, dollar rise. Overseas stocks also lower. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southwestern Looks to Enter Cable Race : Communications: Baby Bell near an agreement with Cox, Bass Group that would create third-largest system. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
October Retail Sales Sluggish as Caution Reigns By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Shield and Unihealth Call Off Merger Plan : Health care: Corporate culture clash may have derailed the $6.5-billion deal, which involved O.C.'s largest health maintenance organization. By Thomas S. Mulligan and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 in O.C. Accused of Selling Phony Health Insurance : Indictments: U.S. attorney's office says thousands of workers were defrauded of $17 million and left with unpaid claims. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Agency to Hunt Unlicensed Contractors : Rebuilding: Licensing board is sending covert teams to affected areas, but critics say homeowners can't rely on them. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: CONSUMER IMPACT : Contractors Expect Home-Building Boom : Construction: Economists say losses will create as many as 3,000 on-site positions and up to 6,000 related jobs. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interest Rate Worries Batter Stocks, Bonds : Markets: Dow loses 36.89 points as Treasury bond yields soar to 6.17%, while gold gains. Profit taking also slams overseas stocks. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Shield and Unihealth Call Off Merger : Health care: Corporate culture clash may have derailed the deal that would have created a $6.5-billion organization. By James M. Gomez and Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southwestern Looking to Enter Cable TV Race : Communications: Baby Bell nears agreement with Cox, Bass Group that would create third-largest system. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: CONSUMER IMPACT : Q&A : Getting the Most Out of Your Policy By Kathy M. Kristof
The Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
N. Carolina Pays a Call on Taco Bell : Fast food: Gov. Hunt joins courters seeking to lure company's corporate headquarters if it moves. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Says New Fighter in Development By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Officials Rake Maverick Stockholder : Securities: Cousin's affidavit says broker seeking to control the firm was involved in a fraud scheme in England. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genovation SCORs Under New State Law : Stock: Computer firm in Irvine to be first small company in California to make public offering without usual red tape. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Heavy Industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wine Industry Cool to Tariff Concession By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TCI May Pull Out of QVC's Bid for Paramount : Mergers: Regulatory concerns cited as cable giant weighs dropping out. BellSouth Corp. is in wings as a potential investor. By Kathryn Harris and John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NME Settles Texas Fraud Case for $2 Million By Scott Sandell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women in L.A. Made Economic Gains in '80s : Earnings: But report says many immigrants with limited English suffered hardships. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Smart & Final's Stock Slide May Spell Opportunity By Tom Petruno
Citibank Clipping Wings of Cardholders By Denise Gellene
30-Year Mortgage Rates Top 7% for First Time Since August From Associated Press
Bergen Brunswig Lays Off 27 Computer-Related Employees
Turner Exec Reportedly Blue About Not Getting Job
Third 'Talking' Is His Big Second Chance : Box office: As a bankruptcy veteran, producer Jonathan D. Krane concedes mistakes. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Shows: Advanstar Communications has bought for an...
In Stampede to Expand, Savoy's in First By Alan Citron
Stacking Up Sales
Video Facts
Investors in Failed Project Offered 3 Cents on Dollar
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: CONSUMER IMPACT : Agency to Hunt Unlicensed Contractors : Rebuilding: State board says it will turn up the heat on unscrupulous companies. Its critics warn homeowners to look out for themselves. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Cal/OSHA Inspectors
Clinton's Health Plan
Haiti's Aristide
Denny Verdicts
Clones
Border Help
Clinton's Policies
Aid to Fire Victims
2-Year Program at Mount St. Mary's
2 Views on Center for Planned Parenthood
Serial Killer Sought in Australia After 7th Skeleton Found Associated Press
Minneapolis to Let Private Firm Manage Schools By Mary Jordan, THE WASHINGTON POST
LAGUNA SNOOPING: More than a thousand people will be... By Dave Lesher and Martin Miller and Jerry Hicks
V.C. Georgescu; Romanian Aided U.S. Fliers Captured in WW II From Times Staff and Wire Reports
W. Lanteau; Stage, Screen, TV Performer
John Vernon; Libertarian Official, Caterer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAWS OF LIFE: It was not long after her master died that... By T.\f7 W. Mcgarry
COUNCIL MEN: Rosa Lee Measures was the top vote-getter in... By Gary Gorman
If a stranger answers . . . : Topanga resident Lance Zeck... By Steve Harvey
Northern Plains, Rockies Lashed by Snow, Winds Associated Press
Islamic Extremists Warn Foreigners to Leave Algeria Associated Press
Car Art Stops Traffic at Laguna Museum : Artistry: Visitors throng to exhibit of classic customized autos and comic-book characters. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Laguna Residents Praise Rescuers, Curse Politicians : Reaction: Firefighters, police and volunteers win accolades, but city and state officials get much lower ratings. Lack of reservoir, slow air assault cited. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life on the Fire Lines: A Special Report
Reinforced U.S. Troops Resume Somalia Patrols By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blazes Prompt Calls for Stricter Building Codes By Ron Russell and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$22-Billion Anti-Crime Measure OKd by Senate : Legislation: Package gets unexpected backing. Rising public anxiety over violence has impact on Congress. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Face Higher Health Costs, Administration Says : Medicine: Panetta testifies 30% will pay more for insurance under plan. Earlier 40% figure fueled criticism. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Signs Raise Hopes of Steady Recovery By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Reliving Mao's Bad Old Days : The Cultural Revolution was a brutal decade most wanted to forget. Now, middle-aged urbanites, including ex-Red Guards, feed an odd nostalgia industry that includes the ballet, theme restaurants. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topanga Residents Say Karma, Grit Beat Fire : Canyon: Town center, most structures were spared. Some illegally hiked through state park to get home. By Chip Johnson and Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VALLEY CABLE TV: A Special Report : Regulations Create a Fuzzy Pricing Picture By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Difficult Task of Surviving the Fire's Aftermath Begins By Tracey Kaplan and David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S.-Russia Plan Outlined for Space Lab By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Evacuees Return, Hoping to Find Homes Instead of Ashes : Aftermath: Two charred bodies are found in Malibu, bringing the apparent death toll to three. Meanwhile, residents take stock of damage and begin making plans to rebuild. By John Hurst and Nora Zamichow and Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lobbyist in Robbins Case Admits Fault By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE : Study Shows New Evidence of Mind-Body Link By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
County HMO Program for Poor Called Disaster : Health: Thousands are not getting care because they never received membership cards or don't know how to use them, critics charge. Officials say the plan is carefully designed to reach those in the welfare system. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rohrabacher Makes Waves Fighting D.C. By Robert W. Stewart
6 People Shot While Attending Memorial Service : Violence: Five are treated and released; one remains hospitalized. Police seek a suspect believed involved in last week's killings. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brown Presents Her Campaign Plank on School Reform By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
1992 Cost of Immigrants $18 Billion, Report Says : Finances: Estimate far exceeds that of Gov. Wilson and, unlike his, includes legal newcomers. Immigrant rights advocates attack findings. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDDLE EAST : From Guerrilla to Policeman: a Symbol of Change in Gaza : Palestinian was on Israel's 'most wanted' list. Now he wants to move 'from armed struggle to national development.' By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : Japanese Media Under Fire Over Empress' Health By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkey Warns Neighbors to Rein In Kurds : Rebellion: Prime minister's remarks carry an implicit threat of retaliation if Syria, Iran, Iraq and Armenia don't crack down. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investigators Clear Man in Laguna Arson By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: HOLDING THE LINE : Mayor Apologizes for Remarks on Fire By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: HOLDING THE LINE : Preparedness, Not Luck, Saved Home : Fire safety: Owner of a house overlooking steep canyon built in careful precautions, including a 12,000-gallon water supply and high-pressure nozzles. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: HOLDING THE LINE : Volunteers Mount Effort to Rescue, Shelter Displaced Horses : Livestock: Stable owners also care for rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies, turkeys--even a llama. For those whose animals are still missing, the search is continuing. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: HOLDING THE LINE : Disaster Is No Stranger to Canyon Folk : Calamities: Those who choose to live in Las Flores Canyon have seen two straight years of flooding. And they can remember mudslides and other fires. But they keep coming back. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still-Life Portrait : Devastation: A once vibrant canyon is hushed and strewn with debris. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: HOLDING THE LINE : Growing Migration to Fire-Prone Areas Fans Concern : Development: Experts see repetition of Malibu and Laguna Beach disasters as suburbs push farther into the wilds. Homes complicates firefighters' job, they say. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed as Turkish Targets Are Attacked Across Europe : Terrorism: Separatist Kurds are apparently responsible for violence in more than 30 cities. Consulates, businesses are hit. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy to PLO Envoy Accused of Spying for Israel From Associated Press
Jetliner's Slide Off Hong Kong Runway May Revive Debate on Safety at Busy Airport By Christine Courtney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bogus Fire Zone Passes Show Up in Laguna : Security: City issues new permits into burned areas, hires private firm to guard five checkpoints. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Crew Gets Second Chance : Firefighters: Fresh from their own inferno, the four-man engine company makes a stand--and some gratifying 'saves'--in Malibu. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GTE's Use of Outside Help to Restore Service Assailed By Richard Core, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Owner, Wedding Album Are Reunited After Fire By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Shot at Officers in Riots Pleads Guilty, Gets 19-Year Term
Lawyer's Absence, Dispute Delay Menendez Tape By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Would-Be Thief Is Stuck With the Loot Reuters
Assault Charges Against Flier in Tailhook Case Are Dropped By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
150 Students Protest Ban on Clunky Boots Associated Press
Clinton Hits Road to Push Free Trade : NAFTA: He praises U.S. workers, warns of threat from Japan if pact is defeated. But pitch is upstaged by prospect of a Gore-Perot debate. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Sharpening Attacks on Halperin, Controversial Nominee for Defense Post : Pentagon: GOP links ex-NSC staffer to leaking classified papers, abetting ex-CIA agent Agee. His bid to return to government has created a new furor. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gifted Students Found Unchallenged From The Washington Post
British Lord Gets Right to Auction Roman Silver From Reuters
Race Bias in Home Loans to Get Scrutiny : Discrimination: Both Reno and Cisneros testify their agencies will step up enforcement efforts. Bank study shows wealthier blacks being turned down. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private Firm to Run Schools in Minneapolis By Rhonda Hillbery, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge May Drop a Conspiracy Charge in N.Y. Bomb Case : Trial: Relevancy of tying Kahane murder and plot to kill Mubarak to Manhattan scheme is questioned. One defendant will testify for government. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Clears AIDS Expert of Misconduct From Associated Press
Senate Pushes Radical Reform of Congress : Government: Joint panel is urged to act on plan to cut committees and reform ethics process. Lawmakers hope to defuse public call for term limits. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chretien Takes Office in Canada, Starts Tackling Economic Problems From Times Wire Services
U.S. Unworried by Russian Nuclear Stance By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. Kerry Accuses CIA on Haiti Policy : Congress: He sees a 'perfidious' effort. But the agency is getting 'a bad rap,' DeConcini says. By Norman Kempster and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A View to the Streets : She's a mother in Sherman Oaks and he's a veteran TV scenarist. Together, they've created a musical about the lives of homeless children. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler regularly writes about theater for The Times\f7
Of Manners and Morality : Co-director of 'Importance of Being Earnest' says the title character's quest for an upright life is relevant today. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
Love and War : "My Poor Marat," opening Saturday, is about a romantic triangle that takes place during the siege of Leningrad in 1942. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Secrets Not Worth Knowing : 'Poker Face,' at the Little Victory Theatre, is so full of self-consumed types that it doesn't really need an audience. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Artists Find Cozy Room for Their Talents : My Secret Place 'rekindles the creative spirit' for those who want to perform but fear facing an audience. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly about readings for The Times\f7
More Than Jazz Going On : Film soundtrack composer Mark Isham's quintet, now playing at Le Cafe in Sherman Oaks, likes to draw on a menu of diverse sounds, including pop and ethnic music. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
An Emphasis on 'Exploring' : Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. has made diversity the cornerstone of his ever-changing musical style. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
Not Just Pretty Pictures : Works at Woodbury University challenge viewers with ideas about contemporary life and painting itself. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : On the Road With Sound of Success : Willie and Lobo combine flamenco guitar and violin for music that's 'out of the ordinary.' By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's Watching What : Here's a glimpse at what other people are paying for and receiving on cable TV. By Stephanie Stassel and David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The College Look : The Harman Business Campus offers its many tenants a corporate environment with a heavy, earthy ambience. By Susan Vaughn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Vaughn writes regularly about design for The Times\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Sheer Heaven for Textile Buyers : Texuba in Venice sells robes and obis that can be worn or used for design projects. By Geri Cook
Turning Lives Around : Programs in which youngsters serve as volunteers give them a chance to help others--and themselves. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating a Style to Call Their Own : About 200 cross-dressers will attend a convention in Burbank for five days of fashion education and entertainment. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enter the Secret Garden : At Descanso, a world of green coolness awaits visitors, offering a retreat from the ills of urban life. By Kathryn Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Kathryn Baker is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
The Headaches of Childhood : Studies show the pain is common among young people. For some, tension is the culprit. For others, it could be genetics. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Best of Both Worlds : El Obelisco pairs Italian pastas with the flavorful grilled meats and sauces of Buenos Aires--at budget prices. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
BOOK REVIEW: NOVEL : A Comic, Sympathetic Look at Where the Ruined People Live : DUNEDIN \o7 by Shena Mackay\f7 , Moyer Bell, $21.95, 340 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Future Age By Rose Apodaca
Cut the Trendy Hair Routine: Common Sense Gets Too Much Off the Top By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
COUNTER REVOLUTIONARIES : O.C. women favor conservative, but colorful looks. Response to fall trends has been mixed. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPRING COLLECTIONS: NEW YORK : Play Clothes That Go the Distance By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
FASHION : France Puts Cork in Yves' Perfume By Debra Gendel
Fire, Fortitude and Black Velvet By Karen Wada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Total Carnage.' 'The Punisher.' 'Vendetta.' Our mild-mannered reporter goes in search of the . . . : Joy of Mayhem By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Behind The Scenes : Masterful Canine Couture Goes to the Top Dogs
Battle of the Real or Imagined Bulge : You know fat days are here again when you \o7 feel\f7 as big as a blimp. Here's how one woman manages. (Remember: Long dresses are your friend.) By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vested Interests : Kathryn Onano's One-of-a-Kind Creations Fashioned From Vintage Kimonos Are More Than Accessories--They're Art By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mission Viejo Milliner Trims New Hats in an Old Family Tradition By Kathy Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tidy Bald Spots and the Trades By Michele Seipp
Drab 'Remains' By Betty Goodwin
Nothing Too Fancy, Just Some Fashion By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photo Fans Focus on Negatives By Bill Higgins
Bikers' Delight : A new Harley catalogue has all the stuff the well-dressed rider would want. But Hell's Angels accessories, they're not. By Paul Dean
An After-School 'Home' Where Teen-Agers Can Be Safe By Mark Ehrman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Don't Blame Mother Nature When There Are Arsonists : Why wildfire prevention now becomes arson law enforcement
Getting Beyond April 29, 1992
New Hot Air After Old? : Moscow renounces no-first-use nuclear doctrine
A 'Green' Deal in More Ways Than One : NAFTA: A trade boom will strengthen Mexico's agenda for environmental protection. By Gilberto Borja, \o7 Gilberto Borja is chairman of ICA, Mexico's largest construction and industrial conglomerate. \f7
Giving Yeltsin a Blank Check Is Disastrous : In debt to his army, he raises the nuclear ante. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer, former Times national correspondent, has written extensively on political and international affairs. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE DENNY VERDICTS : Remember Why Our System Works : We value individuals. Better to let 100 guilty go free, the Founding Fathers decided, than to punish one innocent. By William W. Bedsworth, \o7 William W. Bedsworth is a Superior Court Judge in Orange County. and \f7
Now We Know What Voters Don't Want : Tops on the list--taxes and crime. Now both parties must figure out what voters do want. By James P. Pinkerton, \o7 James P. Pinkerton, based in Washington, is a senior fellow at theManhattan Institute\f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Recorder's Office: One More Flare-Up
Southland Firestorm:
Columnist's Home Spared in Firestorm
Staff for 'The Firefighters'
The first thing you'll probably notice when you walk into... By Michael Krikorian
Valley Obituaries
Crews Dismantle 1 Command Post : Steckel Fire Declared Out, Green Meadow Blaze to Get Final Check By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Turns to Contractor for Flood Warnings By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Task Force's Guidelines on AIDS Sent to College Board : Health: Plans call for each campus to devise educational programs that might deal with 'abstinence, condoms, etc.' By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Resident Pleads No Contest in Airplane Theft By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Give Horses Refuge From Flames : Safety: A ranch, county workers and volunteers reunite frantic owners with their animals. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Family of Slaying Victim Offers Reward By Patrick Mccartney
PORT HUENEME : Official Criticized for Proposed Forum By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : Police Investigate Stabbing of Man, 28 By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery By Dwayne Bray
Car Phone Plan for Disabled May Expand By Sara Catania
PORT HUENEME : Water Treatment Plant Study OKd By Patrick Mccartney
PORT HUENEME : Father, Son Held in Beating of Man By Julie Fields
$1 Million Awarded in Fatal Collision By Barbara Murphy
THOUSAND OAKS : Charities to Sell Plaza Mementos By Brenda Day
AGOURA HILLS : Recreation Area to Mark 15th Birthday By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Recycling Boxes Free to Residents By Constance Sommer
Ventura Man Critically Wounded By Matthew Mosk
MOORPARK : Council Gives New Names to 2 Parks By James Maiella Jr.
Moorpark Backs Off Roadwork Fee for Company Planning Move to Town : Incentives: Mail marketing firm will construct two large buildings, bringing in nearly $1 million in various levies. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planners Offer 5-Year Deal for Struggling Wood Ranch Housing Project : Simi Valley: The council will be asked to give the developer time to repay a $250,000 debt while building additional homes. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : 'That Is My Job. That Is My Life. That Is What I Do.' By Mike Kelley, Burbank Firefighter
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Applications for City Panels to Be Available By Richard Core
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On the Fire Line : THE ENGINE CREW : 'You Think You Have Made a Save, but You're Not Sure' By James Rainey
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Golden West College to Hold Transfer Day
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE VOLUNTEERS : 'In Their White Engines, They Were Our White Knights' By Karen Wada
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : Flying Amid the Flames Compiled by SONIA NAZARIO and MARC LACEY/Los Angeles Times
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On the Fire Line : THE PILOT : 'There's Smoke and Wires and Wind. . . . It Does Not Get Boring' By Marc Lacey
CYPRESS : Golf Tournament Will Aid Disabled By Mimi Ko
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE WAITING : 'This Is the Biggest (Fire) I've Ever Seen' By Paul Feldman
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS : 'We Were Put on the Fire Line and Pulled 36 Hours Straight' By David Reyes
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE INNER-CITY CREW : 'It Was Kind of Our Moment of Truth' By Erin J. Aubry
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE INJURED : 'It Was Basically Raining Fire. Embers Were Everywhere.' By Marc Lacey
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : Outfitting the Troops
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : THE WARHORSE : 'He Has a Knack. He Has a Feel. And He Has No Fear.' By James Rainey
Wilson Appoints Michael Pickett Warden at Vacaville \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wilson Relents on Firefighting Plane : Blazes: Governor vetoed proposal for 'super scoopers' last year, citing cheaper plan to update state's fleet. But the work was never done. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Get Help : A Guide to Coping With Fire : Directory Compiled by Times researchers TRACY THOMAS, D'JAMILA SALEM and NONA YATES
Palos Verdes Art Center unveils new exhibits today...
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Help From Above : Blimp Could Be Counted on to Play a Role During an Emergency By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summit Explores Ways to Reignite a Cool Harbor Economy By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flap Over Court Letter Puts Parton on Defensive : Politics: Redondo Beach mayor says he did not write or sign correspondence to judge lauding the character of a former ally convicted of child molestation. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Little Company of Mary Hospital to Cut Staff 12% : Health care: Torrance facility is not the first to use layoffs to counter shorter patient stays and a growing emphasis on outpatient treatment. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Lively storytelling troupe bridges cultural gaps among the young. By Mary Helen Berg
Wedaa Fails to Secure His Seat on Air Board By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding Strength to Start Anew After Second Tragedy By Dana Parsons
A Tale With Two Endings : Fire safety: How did Irvine Cove Crest emerge intact while neighboring Emerald Bay lost 60 homes? Not by good luck, but by good planning. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Recorder Expanded : Investigation: Allegations have surfaced that Lee Branch and a documents manager physically abused two office employees. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who Saved the Day? George and Harry Did It! : Heroes: Mystic View homeowners salute brave pair who saved their homes with garden hoses and trash can lids. They just happened to be in the neighborhood. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRABUCO CANYON : 2nd Acorn Festival Gets a 2nd Chance By Richard Core
LAGUNA HILLS : Hair Salon to Hold Fund-Raiser for Teen
GARDEN GROVE : Indian Life Is Shown to Children By Jon Nalick
MISSION VIEJO : Aid in Coping With Fire Loss Offered By Frank Messina
COSTA MESA : New General Plan to Be Studied More By Lynda Natali
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : School District to Air Report on Television
TUSTIN : Budget for Municipal Election Is Approved By Bert Eljera
Costa Mesa : Fund-Raising School Jog-a-Thon Is Today By Jodi Wilgoren
YORBA LINDA : Residents Complain About Street Barrier By Danielle Fouquette
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School Trespassers Targets of New Law By Robert Barker
Countywide : Tollway to Add Lane for Cash Customers By Jeffrey A. Perlman
BREA : Housing Program to Emphasize Income By Mimi Ko
BREA : City Acts to Restrict Newspaper Racks By Mimi Ko
Countywide : New Program Will Aid Job Creation By Lynda Natali
Allergy to Gloves Cited in Firing Suit By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electric-Car Researchers Meet in Laguna to Share : Findings on Marketability By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Drive-By Shooting Victim's Suit Names School District By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teddy Aid : 4-Year-Old Makes Stuffed-Animal Drive Reality By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Psychologist Accused in Sex Case Gives Up License By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College to Offer Reward for Hate Crime Information By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Factions Struggle for Consensus on El Toro Base : Closures: Representatives from North and South County meeting at Anaheim Stadium agree that failure to break impasse in political fight over conversion planning would harm the economy. By Shelby Grad and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Cypress Kidnaping, Hijacking By Mark I. Pinksy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorm: Holding the Line : Remains Identified as Missing Ad Saleswoman : Coroner: Bones belong to Nancy Huter, a Thousand Oaks resident who disappeared in '92. By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Southland Firestorm: Holding the Line : Fire Victim's Cat Found Amid Rubble of House : Rescue: Duncan Gibbins gave his life to save Elsa. She suffered burns but is expected to survive. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorm: Holding the Line : Friends Fondly Remember Writer-Director Gibbins By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Southland Firestorm: Holding the Line : For Fire Victims Beyond City Limits, a Riordan Apology : Disaster: Mayor said he failed to show support for Malibu residents and crews from around the state. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farrakhan Criticizes Black Lesbians in CSUN Appearance By Rebecca Bryant and John Chandler, Chandler is a Times staff writer and Bryant is a special correspondent
Woman Run Over by Her Own Van in Driveway
Alarcon's Day Back in School : Youth: He visits his alma mater to tell students how he made the journey from freshman to freshman councilman. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advisers Examine Fees for Ventura Boulevard Improvement : Development: Some observers fear the study may be used for a legal challenge against the master plan. By Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Donations Aiding Homeless Mentally Ill By Rebecca Bryant
BURBANK : Liner Regulation Cuts Landfill's Life Span By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : School Board Solves Pay Hike Dispute By Tommy Li
STUDIO CITY : Statistician, 70, Makes Lessons in Charts Lively By Sondra Farrel Bazrod
BURBANK : City Ordinance Will Address Coffee Store By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Festival to Benefit School Playground By Tommy Li
SYLMAR : Hearing Officer Rejects Zoning Plans By Geoffrey Mohan
SAN FERNANDO/SYLMAR : Schools Seek Grant for Health Services By Susan Byrnes
SHERMAN OAKS : Civic Leaders Fear Move to Widen Street By Scott Glover
WOODLAND HILLS : Llamas Live Up to Their Spitting Image By Jill Leovy
Workshops to Focus on Future of River By Myron Levin
Workers Dress Down to Aid Fire Victims By Susan Byrnes
Grants Awarded to Jewish Institutions By John Dart
CALABASAS : L.A. Commission to Discuss Land Transfer By Kurt Pitzer
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce's Early Filers Get a Sweet Reward By Kurt Pitzer
President Wants Waxman's Firepower in NAFTA Showdown
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Council Declares War on Graffiti : Crime: Lancaster officials are encouraging residents to keep their eyes open for vandalism and to report the incidents to police. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Vandalism Spurs Boost in High School Security By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : High School District Is Considering Selling Land : Antelope Valley: Trustees, strapped for funds, believe that several campuses contain unnecessary property that could have market value. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Southland Firestorm: A Special Report : The Firefighters : On The Fire Line : Profiling the Troops
SPORTS
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : McCallum May Get Some Carries By Lonnie White
Well, at Least He Had Support in Time of Need By Shav Glick
Strawberry Bashing Goes Overboard By Larry Stewart
Halfback Pass Sparks Texas, 34-16 From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Nguyen Is the Forgotten Man By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Others Join Game at Their Own Risk By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Four Lombardi Finalists Named Associated Press
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : All Is Not Lost for the Wildcats By Dan Hafner
Sports Arena Traffic Advisory
NHL ROUNDUP : Neely Scores 3, Joins 300 Club From Associated Press
Without Dawson, Loara Falls to El Dorado, Molnar By Gabe Lacques, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CENTURY LEAGUE : Canyon Rallies Twice to Tie El Modena By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleave's Running Helps Cypress Tie Katella By Jon Clifford
EMPIRE LEAGUE : Self-Effacing by Day, Super Linebacker by Night By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Bodnar Scores Four, Mater Dei Rips Dana Hills By Tom Birschbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUNSET LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Marina Tops Servite, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive By Jane Huang
COMMUNITY COLLEGES / MITCH POLIN : Diagraming Plays Is Easy Compared to Charting Assistant's Schedule By Mitch Polin
Point Guard Finds Pot of Gold With Rainbows : Preps: After returning from a three-day recruiting trip, Mira Costa's Willis says he will sign letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Hawaii. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Fire, Lions, Waves to Play Match
Burt Waffles but Indicates Millis to Start : College football: O'Laughlin will be limited to emergency duty, leaving punter Razo as Northridge's backup quarterback. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEA VIEW LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Corona del Mar Wins a Game It Couldn't Afford to Lose By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Kennedy Tops Bolsa Grande to Win Title By Mike Wojciechowski
Fast Start Gets Los Amigos Past Garden Grove By Matt Farmer
Thousand Oaks, Agoura Set the Pace By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach's Bray Wins Second League Tennis Title
Contreras Dogged by Husky Voice
ON THE PREP PATH / BARBIE LUDOVISE : Quarterback Fakes Out Trick-or-Treaters By Barbie Ludovise
UCLA Graduate Wins Pacific Players West Golf
Irvine's Foxon Knocks Off USC's Peterson
ROUNDUP : Hart Boys Roll to 11th Consecutive Foothill League Cross-Country Title
Coleman Expected to Get Suspended Sentence, Fine By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Steward's Juggling Act Put to Test This Week By Tim Kawakami
Boutin Goes for Big Victory : Horse racing: French trainer, who has mounts in two Breeders' Cup races, is trying to win the battle against lung cancer. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / 1993-93 SEASON PREVIEW : New Laker Outlook Starts With Youth : Pro basketball: Opening-night lineup has little experience, thanks to injuries, but at least the bench looks good. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / 1993-93 SEASON PREVIEW : No Surprise: Clippers in Awkward Position : Pro basketball: To have any chance for success, they need big seasons from players who want to become free agents. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Will Name Dempsey as Director : College sports: Arizona athletic director picked to replace Schultz as head of governing body. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sacks Don't Come as Easily When Time on Field Is Cut : Raiders: Townsend has reached quarterback 104 times during his career, but opportunities have been limited this season. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Tackles Sabbath Problem : Trojans: After conversion to Judaism, Caruthers goes from Middle East to outside linebacker. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooper Cut; Peeler, Campbell on Injured List By Scott Howard-cooper
Alvin Robertson Suspended After Attacking Piston Official Associated Press
Toronto Awarded NBA Team From Staff and Wire Reports
Capital Gaines : Breeders' Cup Has Been a Success, but ACRS Didn't Get a Chance to Grow By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTES : Early Odds on Meafara Surprise Gary Jones By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breeders' Cup / Race At A Glance By Bob Mieszerski
Bowe Weighs In at 246 Pounds, Holyfield 217 By Tim Kawakami
Murphy Has Smaller Office, but Greater Job Satisfaction By Mike Penner
Laguna Hills Collects Cash for Laguna Beach
Valdivia Finally Sees CSUN in Playoffs but Has to Watch By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reseda Point Guard Cross Commits to Northridge By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Home Where the Antelopes Play : Firm and Friendly, Brent Newcomb Stands as a Pillar of the Community After 25 Years of High-Desert Football By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruiz Has Been Able to Limit Picking to Moorpark, Wrestling : Junior colleges: Parents emphasized that education was the way to get out of the fields. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tiger Woods Will Attend Either Stanford or UNLV
Losses Mount, but Christian Keeps Chin Up : Soccer: Senior forward has offered the only highlights for Loyola Marymount, which has staggered to a 3-13 season. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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