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What happened on November 09, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Structure Is the Key to Architectural Photography By Cathy Curtis
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Notes From the Underground: Hole Shows Surprising Depth By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Havens Arrives With '60s Voice, View By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK Streisand Mania: The nascent MGM Grand Resort was... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Camerata Is Tripped Up by the Technical By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'Nightmare' Outpaces New Releases By David J. Fox
TV REVIEW : 'Showdown' Documents Haiti's Difficult Choice By Robert Koehler
The Club Scene, Running on Full : After Phoenix's Death, It's Business (Almost) as Usual at L.A. Hot Spots By Heidi Siegmund and Greg Braxton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Greg Braxton is a Times staff writer; Heidi Siegmund is a frequent contributor to Calendar
A Case of Like Mother, Like Daughter : Gwyneth Paltrow's Following in Blythe Danner's Footsteps By Rob Kendt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television Up Close: Wake Me for Test Pattern : Three months with the beckoning light are a nightmare. Network mediocrity is unrelenting, and news is a relief. By Rick Du Brow
Auctions of art and other items raised more than $60,000... Compiled by Ken Williams
Diemecke Has Baton, Will Travel : Music: Pacific Symphony joins the list of orchestras the globe-trotter has guest-led. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Laguna Art Museum has compiled a directory of... Compiled by Ken Williams
BUSINESS
Dow Inches Up as 30-Year Bond Yield Stabilizes : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paramount Study Favors Viacom Deal By Alan Citron
Music: It wasn't too long ago that Barbara Mandrell scored...
Paramount's Kirkpatrick Gives Up Prime Office Space By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurers to Be Assessed for Fire Damage By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Year's Wish List: Bargains : Holiday Shoppers, Especially in Southland, Plan to Be Frugal By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard May No Longer Be Business as Usual : Education: Faculty unveils new curriculum that emphasizes teamwork and problem solving in lieu of case studies. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Firms Roiling Over Allegedly Quashed Report : Down-to-Earth Satellite War By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Board Reaffirms Support for Viacom Offer By Kathryn Harris and Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jury Erred in Goldman Bias Suit, Judge Rules From Bloomberg Business News
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Some Carriers Escape Huge Brush-Fire Losses : Insurance: 20th Century, TIG and others have been writing fewer policies for homes in fire-prone zones. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail Terms Urged for Convicted Financiers : Thrifts: Charles W. Knapp and associate could be ordered to pay $11.2-million restitution in Western Savings case. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Faces Nov. 18 Strike Date : Labor: Flight attendants push up their deadline as the airline wins approval for abridged training of replacement workers. From Associated Press
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Retailing: The Delicate Side of Beavis and Butt-Head By Bruce Horovitz
Rockwell International Corp. of Thousand Oaks received a...
Whittaker Corp. of North Hollywood received a $399,125...
Hamilton Avnet of Woodland Hills won a $254,358 contract...
High-Tech Key Safes Increase Buyer Traffic, Convenience By Ron Galperin
Six Flags Magic Mountain named Bonnie Rabjohn public...
Citibank Clipping Wings of Cardholders By Denise Gellene
Achille (Kelly) M. Bigliardi was promoted to director of...
The Small Business Development Center of North Los Angeles...
Tekelec, a Calabasas maker of testing equipment for the...
Dallas-based American Medical International named Casey...
Corporate 'Evangelist' Sells 'Re-Engineering' to Big-Business Execs : Consulting: His book is a bestseller, but on the downside, the movement he advocates sometimes means jobs disappear and plants close. By Jonathan Yenkin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Citadel Holding Posts $14.7-Million Loss
HemaCare Loss Widens on 6% Revenue Decline
Image Entertainment's Profits Bounce Back
BioSource International Reports 3rd-Quarter Profit
3rd-Quarter Profit Soars for Dolco Packaging
Zenith National Posts Sharp Rise in Profits
New Strategy Cooking at Hamburger Hamlet : Restaurants: Responding to earnings decline in Southland, chain mounts image campaign, tinkers with menu and expands in areas with stronger economies. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Counting Their Blessings : Local Insurers Escaped Recent Southland Fires Largely Unscathed By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIG Holdings Reports $29.5-Million Profit
Tejon Ranch Co. Reports $139,000 3rd-Quarter Loss
Median Sales Price for a Home in Valley Declines to $187,000 : Real estate: October price for single-family structures drops 11%, down $23,000 from 1992. But low interest rates continue to lure new buyers. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shamrock Says It Will Sell Cleveland Radio Stations
Prudential to Sell Stake in Topanga Plaza Mall
CU Bancorp Released From '92 Agreement
Dole to Buy 2 Firms in European Expansion
MedGroup Inc. Raises Funds for Marketing
Ex-Gibraltar Workers Settle Lawsuit Over Layoffs : Courts: 250 ex-employees will receive $700,000 out of the $3.1-million payout in their action against Security Pacific. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is It a Copy or Is It a Xerox? Firm Must Stop Using Logo By Jack Searles
Company Taps Into Overseas Market By Jack Searles
Hospital Supply Firm Opens New Facility By Jack Searles
Commercial Vacancies Drop in Conejo Valley By Jack Searles
Datron Plans to Prepay Simi Valley Bonds By Jack Searles
Unico American's Earnings Triple in Quarter
Players International Posts $3.9-Million Profit
3D Systems Posts $270,305 Profit on Record Sales
Toshiba Signs On to New PC Battle : Computers: Written off two years ago, the Irvine-based subsidiary bounces back with highly praised subnotebook. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Co. Must Pay $5 Million More in Tenant Case : Lawsuit: Total is now $45 million. Jury had ruled that the landowner thwarted plans by Lion Country Safari's operator to develop acreage it leased. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRADE AND TRANSPORTATION : Newport Beach Firms Help Mexico, China With Waste Disposal Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Subnotebook Has 'All the Features That Everyone Wants' : Computers: Toshiba's new color model, priced at $3,999, wins praise for its battery life, screen clarity and light weight. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Education Considers Offering of Shares in Its ICS Unit : Finance: Analyst says aim would be to boost stock value. Irvine firm reported a $3.8-million third-quarter loss. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade And Transportation Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Trade And Transportation Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Trade And Transportation Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Bergen Brunswig Applies to List Class A Stock, Securities on NYSE
Sentencing Date Delayed for Top Keating Aide By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disneyland Is Building Indiana Jones Ride By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First American Stock to Trade on Big Board
7 HomeBase Stores in Chicago Area Reported for Sale; Company Denies It
Wireless modems: Rockwell International Corp. and McCaw...
I'll Be Frugal for Christmas : Polls Find Customers Will Spend More--for the Bargains By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : SEARCHING FOR GEMS : \o7 As the United States becomes a nation of investors, experts caution to be choosy and wait patiently for the real bargains.\f7 By James Flanigan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : JUST SAY NO : \o7 Consumer "services"--some of them legal, some not--offer little that you couldn't accomplish on your own.\f7 By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : GAIN WITHOUT PAIN : \o7 A handful of strategies boost return while actually lowering risk.\f7 By Kathy M. Kristof
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : PINCHING PENNIES : \o7 In today's uncertain economy, it's smart to be a tightwad. Budget experts say that with these tips, you can slice up to 25% off your basic living costs.\f7 By Scott Sandell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : GIVE YOURSELF CREDIT : \o7 But be careful, experts warn. Borrowing has never been so easy--or so potentially dangerous. A few simple rules are in order.\f7 By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : FORWARD INTO THE PAST : \o7 Instead of buying into Wall Street's always-glorious view of the future, look at yesterday's models. They may hold the key to picking growth stocks.\f7 By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : TRAVEL TIMING : \o7 You'll find plenty of bargains, and far fewer people, if you can arrange to take your vacation in the fall or winter.\f7 By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : SAFETY NET : \o7 Homeowners are using their equity to see them through tough times. Experts say such moves must be thought through carefully.\f7 By David M. Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : PRENUPTIAL PACTS : \o7 It's better to be safe than sorry.\f7 From Associated Press
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : FINGERTIP FINANCE : \o7 With a computer, a modem and a telephone, investors can trade securities or just get some friendly advice.\f7 By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : PORTFOLIO PICKS : \o7 Six successful money managers offer their favorite stock selections.\f7 By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY / Earning More, Keeping More : NEST EGG SCRAMBLE : \o7 Most Americans haven't put a nickel toward retirement, but it's vital to begin saving today if you want to live comfortably tomorrow.\f7 By Kathy M. Kristof
Voice Powered Technology Reports $3.1-Million Loss
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Inches Up as 30-Year Bond Yield Stabilizes : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Debate Over Home Maintenance
U.S. Constitution and Gun Control
Navarrette on Humility
Drug Profits
UCLA Cuts
Jordan's King Hussein
Court Calendars
Diary Perils
Grounded Air Tankers
Rising College Fees
NO MAN'S LAND: The Irvine Co. is not only displeased that... By Jerry Hicks and Debora Vrana and Greg Johnson
NO SUCKING SOUND: Want to gather with kindred spirits to... By T.\f7 W. Mcgarry
PEROT WATCHERS: Ross Perot received 27% of the vote in... By Gary Gorman
Bomb Kills 7 in India \o7 Associated Press\f7
New U.S. Embassy Begun \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hosokawa Ally Acknowledges Taking Money From Suspect Japanese Firm \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Spain's King Visits Israel \o7 Associated Press\f7
Evidence Hard to Come By in Laguna Blaze By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Held in Anaheim Hills Arson : Crime: A 17-year-old youth who told officials he was 'just screwing around' is jailed on suspicion of recklessly causing fire. Two others are arrested but later released. By Jeff Brazil and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Inquiry Lifts O.C. Recorder Out of Obscurity : Government: Subject of affirmative action probe has denied wrongdoing. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Southland Disaster a New Test for FEMA By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Integration, Rockford Style: Schools Divided by Race : Education: Illinois district put all children in same building. But tracking system was likened to apartheid. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Christopher Aide Quits Over Leaks, Blame By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arraigned in Arson Threat : Fires: He is charged only with mailing a threatening letter, but sources say he is a suspect in several blazes. Anaheim investigators arrest a juvenile in 700-acre fire. By Jim Newton and Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Embattled Director of State Lottery Resigns : Government: Sharon Sharp cites family reasons. She had been criticized over awarding of major contracts. By Virginia Ellis and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'October Events' Mysteries: Russians Still Have Doubts : Revolt: The government is the only prober, and its sharpest critics are silenced. Speculation runs rampant. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Backs Life Terms for '3-Time Losers' By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore-Perot Debate May Be Trade Pact's Turning Point By Thomas B. Rosenstiel and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Money Management Section Appears Today
COLUMN ONE : Apartheid's Sad Lesson for Pupils : In S. Africa, a 'lost generation' of blacks has emerged from schools starved of resources and broken by vandals. The dropout rate is near 75%. Some children are taught in chicken coops. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debate Grows Over Reseeding Santa Monicas By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Tests FEMA in a New Way : Disaster: In Laguna Beach, a leading question is how much of a casualty loss a victim can deduct from income taxes. By Carla Rivera and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Condors Caught for Relocation to Safer Areas : Nature: Officials call moving the Sespe birds a "last resort" for the California Condor Project. Four have died in a streak of unlucky fatal incidents. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Asked to Revive Prop. 68's Limits on Campaign Spending By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Revs Up for 'Pay at Pump' Auto Insurance Plan : Reform: A similar measure was killed in the Legislature this year. The new proposal has voter-friendly enticements, but faces stiff opposition from lawyers and the insurance and oil industries. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Pressured to OK Extraditions : Law enforcement: Congressional hearing will focus on the country's reluctance to hand over citizens wanted for crimes in the U.S.--such as the rape of a Riverside County child. Meanwhile, some cross-border prosecutions do take place. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Number Vote in Jordan's Legislative Election : Mideast: Early returns indicate no group has a clear majority. Clan chiefs and traditional politicians apparently have an edge. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Princess Di Wins Injunction on Photos \o7 Reuters\f7
Parody a 'Big Hairy' Mess for Courts : When 2 Live Crew redid 'Oh, Pretty Woman,' it raised hackles. But judges have had a tough time drawing the line between humor, piracy. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downsizing of Armed Services Raises Concerns By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cult's Suicide Threats Rattle Ukraine : Religion: Mysterious group promises mass deaths this Sunday. Authorities are detaining the members, called 'zombies.' By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Russian Charter Strengthens Presidency \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Uninsured Picasso Collection Stolen From Swedish Museum \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Rabin Urges End of Revenge Attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank : Mideast: Plea comes as settlers riot to protest murder of an Israeli. Army, police will intervene, prime minister says. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warrant Issued for Teen at Hearing on Biehl Slaying \o7 From Associated Press\f7
U.N. Embargo on Haiti Is Killing 1,000 Children a Month, Study Says \o7 From Reuters\f7
Another Somali Tragedy: CARE Guard Is Killed By Keith B. Richburg, THE WASHINGTON POST
Kevorkian Freed as Non-Supporter Posts Bail to End Media Attention \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Feinstein Faces Fight for Diluted Gun Bill : Crime: Her amendment to stop the sale and manufacture of assault weapons has been watered down. But it still may not squeak through the Senate. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gallup Poll Finds 46% Opposed, 38% in Favor of NAFTA \o7 Special to The Times\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : NAFTA Could Swing Power Clinton's Way : Politics: For the trade pact to clear Congress, it would take a feat of White House strength. That kind of display could boost other presidential projects. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Curbs Private School Teacher Hiring by Religion By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landfill Taking Residents' Fire Debris
First Lady Scores Alternative Health Bill : Reform: Mrs. Clinton says the plan submitted by Rep. Cooper would not assure universal coverage. She praises two other proposals, though. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife Describes Disfiguring of Mate at Trial \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Rules May be Eased for Fire Victims
BOOK REVIEW: NOVEL : Where the Women Have Powers That Men Envy : VOODOO DREAMS: A Novel of Marie Laveau \o7 by Jewell Parker Rhodes\f7 , St. Martins Press, $22.95, 436 pages By Veronica Chambers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obesity and Kids Have Family Ties : Treatment: Experts at Anaheim conference say that therapy must go beyond the child, into the rest of the home. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea : Fathom This: Environmentalist Paul Watson wants a submarine to police anyone who's ever hunted a whale, a harp seal or a dolphin. By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moving 'Beyond Abortion' : Planned Parenthood President Pamela J. Maraldo Says Her Mission Is to Re-Emphasize Health Care and Birth Control By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : Cutting Kids' Risk of Injuries at Play ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diaries, Ego Trips and Private Thoughts By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman's 'Wish Upon a Star' Pays Off By Kathryn Bold
To Our Readers:
America From Abroad : Mexico's Resentment Rises Along With Border Barriers : Immigration and NAFTA are ensnared in debates over national identity, history and the 'American elite.' By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Activist U.N. Leader on Firing Line : His arrogance alienates many. But Boutros Boutros-Ghali is the boldest secretary general in decades. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Constitutional Peek
BERLIN : Mix of Anniversaries
SEATTLE : Asia in America
ISLAMABAD : Presidential Race
Insider : China Upgrading Nuclear Arms, Experts Say : Beijing is also developing new missile systems, including better ICBMs, to deliver the warheads, they believe. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : One-Woman Battle : Politician Toujan Faisal takes on Muslim fundamentalists in Jordan. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Venerable British Sauce Is a Seasoned World Traveler : Worcestershire got its start by accident 156 years ago. But its success has been carefully planned. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Next Step: Big Eurobrother? : Americans say Europe's proposed journalism code would stifle freedom, especially in the East. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Study : Sensationalism Stirs Up Backlash Among Czechs By Iva Drapalova, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Previous U.N. Leaders: Performance Reviews By Stanley Meisler
Interview : 'Somebody Will Have to Play Policeman' By Stanley Meisler
Documentary : Bidding Goodby to Russia's Chaos By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Denny Meets Watson on 'Donahue' : Television: The truck driver said he doesn't hold a grudge against his attackers and pleaded for greater racial tolerance. Watson apologizes for the beating. By William Sposato, REUTER
Fire in the Wind By Al Martinez
A Look at the Birds, the Bees, and More By Nona Yates
Turning LAX into LAF: Feisty Southwest Airlines encourages... By Steve Harvey
Dealing With Fire Before It Happens : Major roles for officials, builders, homeowners
NAFTA WATCH : One More Time
For Russia, a Crucial Election : Yeltsin has obligation to ensure fairness of Dec. 12 vote for Parliament
Feels a Lot Better Up Than Down
PLATFORM : Wanted: Girl Heroes \f7 and \o7 ALEXANDRA EARLY, 9, of Arlington, Mass., asks why the male superheroes get to do all the interesting, heroic stuff.
Distorting NAFTA on Both Sides : Effects of the pact are exaggerated; its main fault is that it protects investors, not labor. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON ETHNIC CONFLICT : Keeping the Lid on Future Bosnias : The world has no means for stemming such strife; early warnings are needed, then preventive measures. By Donald F. Mchenry and John Marks, \o7 Donald F. McHenry is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. John Marks is president of Search for Common Ground, a Washington-based organization involved in efforts to prevent the spread of ethnic warfare to Macedonia. \f7
Perot May Be a Pox on Both Parties' Houses : If he brings down NAFTA, he'll doom Clinton and have a claim on the GOP ticket in '96. By Morton M. Kondracke, \o7 Morton M. Kondracke publishes Roll Call, a newsletter in Washington. \f7
Mail Bonding, and Occasionally Bashing : Lately I've received letters on such subjects as UFOs, gun control, Buddhism, school vouchers, euthanasia, politically correct language and the Denny beating By Scott Harris
Obituaries
Violence Enters Churches' Doors : Crime: Four fatal incidents have occurred since the mid-1980s, turning once accessible houses of worship into fortresses. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mountain Man's Descent : Fired From a Job at the Top, He Took Fight to Court By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At DeAnza School, No More Cutting Music Class By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Missile Test Commander for Point Mugu Will Work at China Lake : Military: Installment of Dana B. McKinney, 46, at the Mojave Desert site is the last step in a cost-cutting consolidation of Naval facilities. By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Enters Plea of No Contest to DUI : Ventura: Gregory Carson gets a sentence of five days of community service, a fine, probation and license suspension. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condors Captured in Sespe Sanctuary, Will Be Relocated : Wildlife: Four vultures will be moved to safer area in Santa Barbara County. Four others have been killed in mishaps. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Man Found Guilty of Murder in Robbery Plot : Crime: George Pena, 23, is cleared of a special allegation punishable by life in prison. He and three others were charged in slaying of a landlord. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Workers Plan Job Action Today : Labor: Work stoppage will stall trash collection, sewer maintenance and street repair for several hours. Officials say participants may be disciplined. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Erik Menendez Still in Hospital; Trial Stalled
MOORPARK : District Considers Curbing Junk Food By James Maiella Jr.
Veterans Plan Vigil in Honor of Comrades By Jeff Mcdonald
LA PALMA : Hospital to Offer 6-Hour CPR Course
County Insurance Plan to Be Discussed By Julie Fields
Training Funds OKd for Small Business By Sara Catania
LOS ANGELES : Panel Rejects Bid to Allow Wood Shingle Roofs
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Store Clerk Held in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old
SAN PEDRO : Cheers Greet Legless Man After 28.5-Mile Swim
CARSON : Sheriff's Deputy Found Shot to Death in His Car
SIMI VALLEY : City Dump May Use Reclaimed Water By Sara Catania
Robbers Attack Boy, Then Set House on Fire By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver in Fatal Crash Had Just Stolen Car, Police Say By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trial Opens for 2 Accused of Jordan Downs Arson By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inquiry Into Bradley's Acts Ended by Ethics Commission By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Police Arrest 10 Suspected Drug Dealers By Scott Hadly
Residents Can Air Cable Complaints By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Pickup Crash Kills Ranch Worker, 56 By Julie Fields
PORT HUENEME : Navy's Role Is Breakfast Topic By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Re-Entry Center Opens at College By Constance Sommer
OXNARD : Trial Ordered in Rape-Murder By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Medical Center Roof Fire Investigated By Julie Fields
OXNARD : Lungren Contradicts City's Casino Ruling By Daryl Kelley
Blind, Disabled Find Obstacles to Enjoyment of Braille Trail : Recreation: Not-yet- completed nature path has been plagued with problems, including text falling off signs. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gallegly Will Oppose NAFTA; Cites Fears of U.S. Job Losses : Trade: Congressman says California will be most affected by treaty's negative byproducts, such as increased illegal immigration. By Mark Bousian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Federal Fraud Trial to Begin for 2 Officers of Defunct Bank : Crime: Phillip L. Chase and Olen B. Phillips are accused of lying to the FDIC, misusing funds and making false entries on records. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : No More School for Scandal
Anglo Students Are in Minority at CSUN : Education: Development is a first in school's history. Ethnic groups reach their highest levels since 1980. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANOGA PARK : Man Sentenced for Stealing Ostriches By Rebecca Bryant
CANOGA PARK : Neighbors Oppose School Expansion By Jill Leovy
Vet Takes Love for Animals on the Road By Sondra Farrell Bazrod
WOODLAND HILLS : Warner Ridge Dirt Removal to Begin By Kurt Pitzer
Volunteers Can Fill a Void on Thanksgiving By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Neiman Is Honored for Volunteer Work By Kurt Pitzer
ENCINO : Board to Consider Fate of 2 Oak Trees By Scott Glover
GLENDALE : 2 Accused of Robbery Plot Will Be Tried By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Board Picks Firm for School Renovations By Ed Bond
BURBANK : Archbishop Wants Tomb at St. Ephraim By Ed Bond
MISSION HILLS : Survivors Help Celebrate New Cancer Center By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : War Memorials to Be United at One Site By Geoffrey Mohan
GLENDALE : School Donates Aid to Fire Victims By Tommy Li
Pair Rob, Burn Home After Duping Boy, 13 By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chick Names 36 Residents to New Advisory Panels : Politics: Committees are seen as a way to reduce land-use disputes in the councilwoman's southwestern San Fernando Valley district. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Watcher Offers 'Constructive Criticism' to Lawyers, Judges
Burbank Airport Seeks to Seize Adjacent 15-Acre Lot By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple's Suit Against KCBS-TV Set for Trial : Litigation: Their attorney says they were never arrested or charged with running a sex club at their Porter Ranch home. A judge refuses to dismiss the case. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transient Found Guilty in Rape, Torture Case : Crime: James Hernandez, 30, faces two life sentences. He is accused of applying electrical shocks to the victim during the five-hour attack in North Hollywood. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Held After Man Is Slain in Palmdale
Lancaster Man Kills Himself After Trying to Shoot His Wife
Bernardi Accuses Council of Violating Public Meeting Law
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New Commuter Bus Route Begins Service By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Talks Fail in Antelope Valley Bus Strike By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Staffer Shatters Stereotype : Employment: Undertaking a career in law enforcement has helped Jenny Truong break restrictive mold for women of Asian descent. By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Callens Is Still a Bean Counter : Fountain Valley Farmer, 82, Preserves Family's Roots on 4-Acre 'Home Ranch' By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Form Support Group for Gay Teens By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Shelter 1st of Its Kind in Nation : Housing: House of Hope in Orange is the country's largest temporary home for women and children, the fastest-growing segment of Orange County's homeless. Stays can be 18 months. By Mary Lou Pickel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fires Are Over, but Some Aren't Breathing Easy : Health: Experts say the smoke spread irritants. Some hospitals report more emergencies. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : Council to Consider Curfew for Youths By Willson Cummer
IRVINE : Council to Discuss Wood-Shake Roofs By Shelby Grad
NEWPORT BEACH : City Gives Up Fight Against Tollbooth By Bob Elston
COSTA MESA : 3 Held in Robbery at Eatery Parking Lot By Thuan Le
BUENA PARK : Library Cost-Cutting Try Called Vendetta By Debra Cano
LAGUNA HILLS : 63-Year-Old to Ride Bike to Florida By Richard Core
FULLERTON : Volunteer of Year Named at CSUF By Bill Billiter
FULLERTON : 2 Win Awards for Anti-Graffiti Efforts By Willson Cummer
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Cafe Closure Sought as Result of Shooting By Debra Cano
WESTMINSTER : Huge City Legal Fees Spur Funds Request By Bert Eljera
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Man Brings Learning of Islam to Schools By Debra Cano
Countywide : Caltrans District 12 Director to Retire By Jeffrey A. Perlman
ANAHEIM : After 8 Days, Patient Reunited with Family By Willson Cummer
3 Will Stand Trial in Death of Woman During Fight : Courts: They will face involuntary manslaughter, but not hate crime, charges stemming from incident at La Habra shopping center. Beating victim had heart attack. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Protest by Police in Cypress : Crime: They cite rising crime and the need for more officers and pay in a march outside City Council meeting. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : No More School for Scandal
Wilhelm Defends Clinton Stance on NAFTA : Trade: Chairman of Democratic National Committee, in third visit to this Republican stronghold in seven weeks, says the vote 'is going to be very, very close.' By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash
Youth Struck, Killed by Car on Freeway
Forecasters See Rain--but Not in Southern California : Weather: The prediction should ease fears of mudslides on fire-denuded O.C. hillsides. More reseeding efforts are scheduled for the next few days in Laguna. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nine Seeking Vacant Seat on Santa Ana City Council : Government: Members will make appointment at a Nov. 15 meeting after hearing candidate presentations. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Record
Watson Apologizes for Denny Assault : Television: The two meet at "Donahue" show taping. Denny is forgiving, but many in audience seem unsatisfied by his assailant's statement. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
There Always Is One Person on Your Side By Shav Glick
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Breeze Past Hawks; Injury Sidelines Pippen From Associated Press
NHL : Larmer Quickly Makes Impression From Associated Press
Chiefs' Saleaumua Throws His Weight Around : Pro football: Defensive lineman scores on one fumble, forces another to beat the Packers, 23-16. From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
This Stage for Golfers of All Kinds By Jim Murray
A Return to Spring : Senior Baseball Lets Players Feel Young By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HE'S NOT KING OF THE ROAD, BUT HE'S A . . . : Hard-Driving Man : As Dale Earnhardt Closes In on Sixth Winston Cup Title, His Rightful Place in Stock Car Racing History Is Assured By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even After Victory, Shell Points Finger at Himself By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taken to Heart : Winning Is Secondary to Building Self Worth at Sherman Indian High By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stubborn Kosar Cut by Browns By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Step by Step, UCLA's Ogden Takes on Best Pass Rushers By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspended Daly to Compete in Mexican Open From Staff and Wire Reports
Broadcasts of Fight Will Downplay Stunt By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Butler Takes Blame for Missed Kicks By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Everett Says He Has New Attitude By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Woodson Accuses Bengal of Racial Slur Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Strike Deadline Approaches for Officials By Helene Elliott
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Cook's Status Questionable By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Pass Play Yields Two Scores By Earl Gustkey
Greg Cleave
Jeanne Vetter
Two Local Golfers to Sign Letters of Intent By Martin Beck
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF PAIRINGS : Some Surprises Among the Status Quo After Seeding Process : Eight-man football: Four county teams earn berths. St. Margaret's has first-round bye.
Orange Empire Runners Tune Up for State By Steve Kresal
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF PAIRINGS : Some Surprises Among the Status Quo After Seeding Process : Water polo: El Toro and Corona del Mar are seeded first and second in Division I. By Martin Beck
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF PAIRINGS : Some Surprises Among the Status Quo After Seeding Process : Girls' volleyball: In an unusual draw, Corona del Mar must play wild-card match. By Kim Q. Berkshire
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF PAIRINGS : Some Surprises Among the Status Quo After Seeding Process : Girls' tennis: Santa Margarita gets the difficult task of facing Palos Verdes Peninsula. By Dave Mckibben
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Ferree Battles Cancer, Becomes Super Senior By Dan Hafner
Five Teams Leading in the Race for No. 1 By Eric Shepard
CSUN Soccer Team Doesn't Get At-Large Playoff Berth By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCLA Keeps Gymnastics, Adds Women's Water Polo By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Center Accepts CSUN's Offer By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reuss Happy Carrying First Baseman's Mitt By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Nine of Nation's Top Water Polo Teams Play at Conference Meet By John Weyler
Hagins Says He'll Sue Arizona State From Associated Press
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