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What happened on October 12, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Beach Boys Give It Another Go 'round : Things haven't gone well in recent years. But at the Celebrity, the power of Brian Wilson's great music is underscored. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Rosario's Barrio'--It's Old News By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Raw Responses as Raw Material : Drawings by Williams, Humphrey and Sisto Deal With Social Issues in Fearless, Highly Personal Ways By Cathy Curtis
Weekend Box Office : Stallone, Snipes: Action at Box Office By David J. Fox
MOVIES Holy Cow, Julia!: A Republican lawmaker in... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : St. Petersburg Philharmonic Shows Off Big-League Skill By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Los Angeles Master Chorale Brings 'Elijah' to Life By Herbert Glass
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : KRS-ONE an Entertainer and a Poet at Glam Slam By Heidi Siegmund
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Fogelberg Recalls Innocent Times By Dennis Hunt
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : L.A. Society Tribute a Show of Excellence By Leonard Feather
ART REVIEWS : The Media as the Source of Inspiration By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : 'Voices in Motion' Delivers a Wildly Uneven Program By Lewis Segal
THEATER REVIEW : 'Acme Cheese Singles': Wait for the Second Half By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : 'Friedrich': Another Side of the Romantic Tradition By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : 'Frontline' Returns With GM Probe By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEWS : 'Schoolbreak' Drama on Lesbian Moms By Lynne Heffley
On the Job: Spotlighting the Workday World of Arts and Entertainment : Putting Together the Pieces of Altman's Puzzle : Movies: Editor Geraldine Peroni begins work almost as soon as the director starts shooting. This time, she sews together 'Short Cuts.' By Marshall Fine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Awakening America to Ballet : N.Y. City Troupe Tries to Build a Mass-Media Audience, Even Using Film By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bringing Back the Troubadour of Old : Pop music: The West Hollywood club helped launch the careers of Elton John and Linda Ronstadt. Now a plan is under way to recapture its glory. By Heidi Siegmund, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The New Kid on the 'Beverly Hills' Block : Television: As Brenda's new beau, David Gail is in the running as the next '90210' heartthrob. His goal: To 'be happy with myself.' By Monica Yant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Teatro de la Esperanza: Struggling but Surviving : Stage: Finding money is always difficult, but the troupe has managed to carry on, providing a voice for Latinos for more than two decades. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Love' Duet Steams Up Brian McKnight's Career : Pop music: Singing with Vanessa Williams was the 'incredible boost' his career needed. His debut album has just passed the 500,000 sales mark. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miriam Margolyse Bubbles On and Off 'Innocence' Set : Movie: As the formidable dowager Mrs. Manson Mingott, the British actress brings verve and audacity to Martin Scorsese's film. By Joan Goodman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rises 8.67 in Light Holiday Trading : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Browning-Ferris Moving Office to Sun Valley
Benton Oil Proposes 7-Million Share Offering
American Film May File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Aircraft Engine Repair Firm to Trim Work Force
Mortgage & Realty Agreement Extended
Dakin to Market MTV's 'Beavis' Characters
Honda Pressing Ahead With Indy Car Plans : Automotive: Santa Clarita unit will supply engines for the company. Veteran driver Bobby Rahal will use the auto giant's power plants. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speedo Firm Dives Into World of Fashion : Apparel: Authentic Fitness purchases venerable swimsuit makers Catalina and Cole of California and plans to turn them around. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litton Guidance and Control Systems of Woodland Hills was...
Stevens Construction Inc. of Lancaster received a $662,000...
Menasco Aerosystems Division of Burbank won a $369,645...
Thermolab Technical Heaters Inc. of San Fernando won a...
APEX Manufacturing of North Hollywood received a...
Kaiser Marquardt of Van Nuys received a $764,997 contract...
Pinkerton's 3rd-Quarter Earnings Plummet 84%
Voice Powered Expects Loss of Up to $3 Million
Electro Rent Earnings Drop 47% in 1st Quarter
Calnetics Corp. Income Jumps 52% in 1st Quarter
PerfectData Chairman Steps Down Pending Inquiry : Management: Lee R. Mannheimer is a suspect in a murder-for-hire plot directed at his estranged wife. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortune Petroleum Raises $6.5 Million
Valley Housing Market Gets a Boost From Price Drop of 13% : Real estate: Single-family house sales rose 12% in September compared to 1992. Low interest rates and an abundance of homes on the market helped lure buyers. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warner Center Marriott named Thomas J. Stroik marketing...
Restaurant Operators Slow to Jump at Beachfront Sites By Jack Searles
Camarillo Firm Ships Chips for Test Devices By Jack Searles
Life on the Fringe Can Bring Privacy, but Also Confusion By Ron Galperin
79 Homes Started in County in August By Jack Searles
Plating Firm Shifts From Pentagon Work By Jack Searles
Commercial Vacancy Rate Figures Mixed By Jack Searles
Dow Rises 8.67; Small Stocks Hit Record From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CBS Programming Chief May Be Leaving By Alan Citron and Claudia Eller
Domestic Market Share
Crown International Pictures Names New Senior VP
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
TECHNOLOGY : Rainbow Takes a Hit After Releasing News Both Good and Bad Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Work Force Reductions May Loom at AST Research Inc. : Jobs: Cuts were suggested in a filing with SEC. The firm recently bought Tandy's computer making operations. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankers Mutual Funds $35.1-Million Loan to Irvine Co.
PacifiCare Taking Wider Role as a Provider of Managed Care : Health: Armed with a $100-million 'war chest,' the Cypress-based HMO is making acquisitions to expand its market share. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hazardous-Waste Firm Wins U.S. Defense Dept. Pact By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Statordyne Agreement: Statordyne Corp., a maker of...
Health-Care Merger OKd: Abbey Healthcare Group Inc. said...
Eastern Vintner Becomes Major Player in Wine, Spirits Industry : Acquisitions: In the past two years, growth of Canandaigua Wine Co. has exploded. It has gained national status. By Hilary Appelman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guarding Against Credit Card Fraud From Associated Press
Credit Card Fraud Costs $720 Million : Crime: That was the figure for losses in the U.S. last year. Thieves are becoming bolder and more sophisticated. By Sau Chan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paramount to Hold Talks With QVC : Mergers: Studio agrees to 'informational' discussions on hostile takeover bid. Some analysts are predicting an auction process. By John Lippman and Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO : Edison Scuttles Plan to Invest in Massive Coal-Fired Power Plant By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Investor Lawyers Call Prudential Settlement a Pebble, Not a Rock By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO : Bell Atlantic to Buy Up to 42% of Cellular Phone Firm Iusacell : Telecommunications: The move puts the East Coast's largest cellular provider in the midst of Mexico's wireless phone wars. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Taco on Every Table : Latino Food Makers Target the Mainstream By Bruce Horovitz
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Food Workers to Vote on New Contract : Labor: The proposal contains concessions and reduced raises. Two supermarket chains walked out of talks. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eli Lilly Plans to Trim 4,000 Jobs Worldwide : Restructuring: The drug maker will also drop cancer diagnosis and treatment research at its San Diego subsidiary. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intel's 143% Increase in Profit Doesn't Satisfy the Market : Technology: Fear that the company is losing its dominance pushes stock price down $4.75. From Associated Press
Motorola's 3rd-Quarter Profit Doubles on 30% Sales Increase From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dean Witter Faces Judgment, Probe : Ethics: A fired branch manager is awarded $1.5 million. Arbitrators seek an investigation of his forgery allegations. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner, H-P Plan Interactive Printer : Technology: The device, which will offer coupons, maps and other home shopping information, is called significant. From Reuters
Hoping for a Box Office Blowout on 'Demolition Man' By Jane Galbraith
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
More Cost Overruns Surface for Underwater Eurotunnel From Associated Press
France's GATT Conditions Get Little Support : Trade: Paris wants to keep tariffs on farm and film imports. It suggests dropping those issues from current talks. From Reuters
NEWS
Real Estate Market Is Not Hopeless
Contractors Board
South Africa
Crisis in Russia
Counting U.S. Creatures
L.A.'s Central Library
President's Health Plan
Explaining About 'Voice' of Homeless
Health Insurance No Cure-All
Arrogance Over County Budget
Another Happy Cloth Diaper Fan
RITA'S BOWL: Band members at tiny Ellsworth High School in... By Terry Spencer and Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks
RAIN MAN: For the first time since June, rain gauges... By Gary Gorman
Voting Changes on Tap for O.C. Water Board By Mark Platte and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Despite Bluffs, Taxes Don't Push Firms Out of State : Revenue: For decades, the Legislature has given in to threats. Yet levies are not a major cost of doing business. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Bid to Skip Islands Issue Ruffles Japanese Hosts By Teresa Watanabe and Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexican Warns U.S. on Border Confrontations By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti Mob Keeps U.S. Troops From Landing in Capital : Caribbean: Police-sponsored demonstrators force top American official to flee port. Soldiers are part of U.N. deployment to help restore exiled president to office. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Case Fascinates Court-Watchers Nationwide : Trial: On cable TV and computer networks, they register reactions. The verdicts range from skepticism to sympathy. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denny Juror Dismissed; Deliberations Start Over : Trial: Other panelists say she did not seem to understand the proceedings. Defense lawyer calls the move improper. By Ashley Dunn and Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Chief Sees Clinton Need to Scapegoat Him By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAIN REDUX: It may have seemed a little early for wet...
2 Share Nobel Prize for Finding 'Split Genes' By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Gays, Foes Seek Spin That Sells : Both sides have escalated the propaganda battle. Explicit material, claims of morality and fairness are among weapons wielded in broadcast and video campaigns. But, sometimes, such strategies backfire. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Will Be on Robbins as Trial Begins in Capitol Corruption Case : Courts: Imprisoned former lawmaker is the prosecution's star witness. His credibility will be attacked by defense attorneys for ex-Sen. Paul B. Carpenter and lobbyist Clayton R. Jackson. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer Alleges Cover-Up of Nuclear Dump's Perils : Waste: Senator questions studies assuring that water supplies near Ward Valley site will not be contaminated. Operator says safety concerns have been rebutted by government officials. By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Wilson OKs Easing of Pesticide Rules : Legislation: In other action, he vetoes bill that would have made it easier for school districts to levy parcel taxes. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Sheriff's Office Faulted in Woman's Death By Sara Catania and Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Loses Bid to Stay Ruling on Gays in Military By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Neighbors Protest Child-Killer's Return From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FBI Agent Plans to Turn In Badge After Her Harassment Complaint \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Cuomo Wants Okla. Inmate Jailed in N.Y. : Justice: Governor says the killer, set for lethal injection Oct. 19, must serve 20-year sentence first. But condemned man says he wants to die. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Divers Find Body of Missing Crewman in Damaged Tanker \o7 Associated Press\f7
The Grinning Reaper: Kevorkian Defiant at Michigan Arraignment \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : 1 in 12 Blacks May Have AIDS Virus From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Husband Arrested in Wife's Poisoning From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : State to Defend Anti-Gay Measure From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fight to Ease Drug Terms Unlikely to Gain Ground By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlanta Mayor Front-Runners Get Clear Field : For 20 years, Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young have traded off the job. Neither is running this time. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Greece Contends With Vast Uncertainty as Aging Socialist Papandreou Returns : Politics: Despite heavy pressure to improve living standards, he is expected to keep an austerity policy. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7.1 Quake Shakes Tokyo; Woman Killed, 2 Hurt \o7 Reuters\f7
Deadline Looming, PLO Scrambles to Fill Key Posts : Mideast: Central Council approves peace pact with Israel after tense debate erupts into a brawl. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Violence Spreads, Hungarians in Serbian Province Fear They Are Next : Balkans: Northern area of Vojvodina could be the next venue of 'ethnic cleansing.' The rich farming region is already seeing the danger signs. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astronauts at Space Center \o7 Associated Press\f7
Statistics and Science Can Be Twisted to Suit Debate : Research: Groups frequently distort or present inaccurate scientific information to the public about gay men and women to boost their arguments. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
About This Series
Corporate Income Tax May Be Bad Economics but It Gets the Job Done By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For One Business, a Minor Cost Is Still 'a Major Irritation' : Tamco steel mill officials concede that their 2.27% tax bill will not drive them out of the big Southland market. But when you add the electricity costs . . . By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno, Guinier to Meet at Penn Dedication \o7 Reuters\f7
Drug Labeling: Formula for Disaster? By Kathleen Doheny
HEALTH WATCH : Advertisers Cleaning Up on Fear of Germs
BOOK REVIEW : A Free Spirit in a World of Barriers : FREE ENTERPRISE \o7 by Michelle Cliff\f7 , Dutton, $19, 213 pages By Veronica Chambers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Smokers' Gain May Soon Be Loss By Kathleen Doheny
Losing Face : He was armed with a hot portfolio and that Fred Flintstone Look. So why did his cover-boy dream turn to rubble? By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Peril in Mixing Prescriptions : Medicine: Doctors say some 'illnesses' in older Americans can be traced to what's in the bathroom cabinet: too many prescribed drugs. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eyewitness Accounts of Russian Crisis at Your Fingertips By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Us Sick By Pamela Warrick
Tourneau Guests Enter New Time Zone By Kathryn Bold
Workers Shift Priorities for Family's Sake : Relationships: Some employees in Orange County are finding that four-day weeks can help them focus more on home life and give them a feeling of control and flexibility. By Julie Bawden Davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAIRO : Filling in the Blanks
Profile : A Reformist Alternative to Yeltsin : Economist Grigory Yavlinsky, the liberals' choice, outpolls the Russian leader in popularity. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : In the Mind of : AIDID : The warlord wants to be kingmaker, if not king. Peace efforts could end abruptly if he feels slighted. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : The 'Missing Middle' of Democracy : People, not ideologies, are the building blocks of the new politics, say visionary experts on 'civil society.' By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OSLO : Nobel Peace Prize
PORT-AU-PRINCE : A Haitian Test
SANTIAGO : A Tenth Anniversary
Doing Business : An End to the Cheers? : Samsung chairman warns that South Korean companies are headed for trouble if they don't improve quality. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Politics Makes Waves on Mexico's Airwaves : Charging censorship, a popular interviewer quits, touching off a firestorm of debate over government's role in journalism. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : Forgotten by Time : Development threatens the tranquillity of a Colombian coastal region. By Steven Ambrus, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Press : U.S. Policy Under Fire in Editorials
Environment : Prowling Toward : EXTINCTION : Wanted for their luxurious pelts and supposed healing powers, two of Russia's big cats are disappearing quickly. The real villain is economic chaos. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Justice Thomas Should Sit This One Out : Clarence Thomas should not judge a harassment case that parallels Anita Hill's charges. By Christopher D. Cameron, \o7 Christopher D. Cameron is associate professor of law at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, where he specializes in labor and employment matters. \f7
Gays and Lesbians Need a Real Movement : Rights: Emulate black churches in the civil-rights struggle and pull together the efforts of 15,000 local groups under a national umbrella. By Robert Dawidoff, \o7 Robert Dawidoff, a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School, is co-author, with Michael Nava, of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to Americans" to be published next year by St. Martin's Press. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON HAITI : Aristide's Challenge: to Stay Alive : The unarmed want him back. Everyone with a gun wants to kill him. Foreign military presence is unavoidable. By Herbert Gold, \o7 Herbert Gold is the author of "Best Nightmare on Earth: A Life in Haiti" and "Bohemia" (both published by Simon & Schuster). \f7
Lift Embargo but Not in Bits and Pieces : Our half-measures on Vietnam are hurting U.S. business and the Vietnamese people. By Melana Zyla, \o7 Melana Zyla is an analyst at the Asian Studies Center of the Heritage Foundation in Washington. and \f7
African Problem, African Solution : Somalia needs some help from its neighbors
SENSITIVITY WATCH : Whoops, Whoopi
Wake-Up Call Goes Through : Contractors State License Board, under pressure, promises to do better
A Knife Pointed at Peace Accord : Violent efforts to undermine Israel-PLO agreement must be quashed
Grand Juries' Racial Makeup Under Challenge : Legal system: L.A. County's mostly Anglo volunteer panels do not reflect the population, lawyers contend. Other areas have changed systems to increase diversity. By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear Marks Venice After 2 Homicides : Crime: Some residents of the Oakwood neighborhood keep children home from school. They worry that a 2-week-old gang war may escalate. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Any Way You Slice It, the Staff at Philippe Is on a Roll By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Excuse Me, Your Participle Is Dangling : What with all the major issues to discuss, with Somalia and school vouchers and such, it's curious how people delight in spotting the mundane mistakes of others. By Scott Harris
Treatment of Spousal Abuse Cases Criticized : Law enforcement: Group says Sheriff's Department's handling of Linkenauger case shows inconsistent attitude toward domestic violence. By Sara Catania and Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Promoters to Be Charged With Money Laundering : Crime: Grand jury declines to indict Michael E. Wooten and Frank Marasco on conspiracy charges. They are accused of making indirect contributions to four public officials. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patagonia Enters Fray With 4 Endorsements : Ventura: The activist clothing firm cites City Council candidates' favorable stands on business and environmental issues. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard College Re-Entry Center Puts Students Back on Course : Education: Program, operating on a shoestring budget, guides and encourages people as they pursue their dreams for advancement. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Narrowly OKs Ventura Pier Alcohol Ban By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Strict Anti-Graffiti Plan to Be Examined By Jeff Mcdonald
Hours at 2 Library Branches Extended By Patrick Mccartney
OJAI : Leaders to Consider Strict Smoking Law By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Jogathon to Raise Funds for School By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Supplies Sought for Cleanup Effort By Maia Davis
VENTURA : No Sign of Missing Scuba Diver Is Found By Julie Fields
Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Offered By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Sybert Resigns State Planning Position By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Magnet School Survey Considered By Brenda Day
Ex-Prisoners of Castro Reunited : Expatriates: A revered opponent of the Cuban ruler visits the Southland. His account of their homeland's problems offers hope for a change of government. By Sandra Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gays Step to the Forefront in L.A. Police Recruiting Campaign : Law enforcement: A medal-winner stands out as one example of a new sensitivity within the department. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Offer New Twist to Old Murder Mystery : Crime: Frank Christi, a tough-guy actor who police believe was involved in real-life capers, died 11 years ago. The latest theory is that he was killed over a woman. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : City to Participate in Task Force on Trash By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Rocketdyne to Phase Out Cleaning Solvent By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Auto Dealers Seek OK of Electronic Sign By Carlos V. Lozano
OAK PARK : School Board Hosts Brainstorming Day By Robin Greene
2 Killed in Crash of Vintage Airplane
Truck Driver Killed During Hijack Attempt
1st Storm of Season Brings Rain, Lightning to the County : Weather: Meteorologists say the early downpour may signal the start of a wetter-than-normal autumn. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moorpark Schools Committee's Proposed Changes Under Fire : Education: Board members say the recommendations of their appointed panel are disappointing. Group has met for more than a year. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Chief Ready to Retire and 'Look Into New Things in Life' : Simi Valley: After 12 years at the department, Lindsey Paul Miller, who helped make the city one of nation's safest, says he wants to travel and write. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Former Sen. Seymour Enjoying Life in Slow Lane as Housing Agency Head : Government: Feinstein's '92 foe has big plans for little-known panel that mostly helps fund low-cost loans for first-time home buyers. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
2 Die as Vintage Aircraft Crashes in Rugged Terrain By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st Storm Arrives on Schedule : Weather: The downpour is on track with the start of the rainy season, experts say. Two local traffic accidents are linked to wet conditions. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love Triangle Caused Slaying of Actor in '82, Friend Claims : Crime: Frank Christi often played tough guys in movies and TV shows. He even had a real-life rap sheet. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Students Buy AIDS Ribbons for Dance By Susan Byrnes
Making a Difference in Your Community : At This Home, a Lot of Tails Are Wagging By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photography a Winner for Ex-Drummer By Tommy Li
830 Turn Out for Bone Marrow Drive By Ed Bond
CANOGA PARK : Rocketdyne Stops Using Chemical By Myron Levin
NORTHRIDGE : Cal State Celebrates 'Coming Out' Day By Susan Byrnes
BURBANK : Parents at School Oppose Transfers By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Slaying Victim's Brother Attacks NAFTA Pact By Phil Sneiderman
Glendale : Teen Center to Mark Its 1st Anniversary By Tommy Li
BURBANK : School Board Widens Attendance Area By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Panel Backs Country Club Expansion By Tommy Li
VAN NUYS : Decals to Be Used Against Car Theft By Jeff Schnaufer
SHERMAN OAKS : Developer to Start Hillside Soil Tests By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Forum to Address Neighborhood Crime By Jeff Schnaufer
Political Calendar
Video Project to Link Van Nuys Courthouse With Faraway Jails By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Strives for Year-Round Homeless Shelter in the Valley By Richard Lee Colvin
Celluloid Trash Can Discovery Turns Into a Treasure Trove : Collecting: Since learning the value of animation cels found in Burbank 30 years ago, the Westchester man has become an aficionado. By Rebecca Bryant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Airport Development Opposed
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Freeway Pipe Bombs Detonated
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New Penalties Proposed in Graffiti Fight : Vandalism: Task force wants to make parents liable for civil prosecution. It also seeks to make offenders pay for damage. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : High School Students' Housing Construction Program Begins : Vocational education: About 40 youths will soon start building two homes. Each will be sold for no more than $80,000. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Hurt in 1st Drive-By Shooting in Mission Viejo By Anna Cekola and Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Girl's Family Tale Has Makings of Good Opera By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorists' Tip Leads to Arrest in Hit-and-Run : Capture: Yorba Linda man is in custody after unidentified couple spot car described in news story of freeway accident that killed boy. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shelter Putting on the Dog? : Government: Mission Viejo's new animal care facility opens Wednesday amid praise and criticism. Some think its $2.4-million cost could have been better spent elsewhere. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Urged to Expel 3 in Alleged Plot : Education: Officials say boys aged 12 and 13, armed with guns and knives, schemed to take over a classroom. More than 200 parents demand further action after the three are suspended. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Council to Vote on Firefighters Contract By Martin Miller
SANTA ANA : College Is Honored for Staff Programs By Bill Billiter
BUENA PARK : Lab Classes Have Right Chemistry By Debra Cano
LA PALMA : Hospital Using New Diagnostic System By Martin Miller
ORANGE : Train Kills Transient, 29, Lying on Tracks By Thuan Le
CYPRESS : Residents to Protest Zoning Change Plan By Mimi Ko
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Residents to Protest Parking Meter Plan By Robert Barker
TUSTIN : High School Slates Its College Night By Bert Eljera
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Sports Fields to Get New Lighting By Richard Core
Countywide : County Fair Move to Air Base Studied
CORONA DEL MAR : 700 Attend School's 40th Anniversary By Leslie Knowlton
LAGUNA HILLS : Education is Topic for Bergeson Talk
BREA LA HABRA : Meeting Planned to Inform Public By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON : Residents to Protest Government Waste By Willson Cummer
NEWPORT BEACH : City May Lop Off Tree-Trimming Crew By Bob Elston
IRVINE : Council to Discuss El Toro Base Future By Shelby Grad
Sheriff's Computer Failures Slow Dispatch of Deputies By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tank Truck Leak Shuts Freeway Ramp
Man Shot During Apparent Burglary
Surprise Shower Causes No Problems in Slide Areas By Mary Lou Pickel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Dykstra's Homer Wins It for Phillies, 4-3 : NL Game 5: Drive off Wohlers in 10th inning gives Philadelphia a 3-2 series lead over Atlanta. By Ronald Blum, ASSOCIATED PRESS
It Can Be Difficult to See the Ball When Your Life Is Flashing By By Mal Florence
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Takes Wait-and-See Approach By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : With 'Bone to Pick, Trojans Go to Work By Earl Gustkey
Bills Don't Need Big Rally This Time : Pro football: Kelly passes for three touchdowns as Buffalo rolls to 35-7 victory over struggling Oilers. From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Mara Colaizzi Newport Harbor, Sr. Tennis / Singles...
Jeff Williams Orange, Sr. Football / Running back-safety...
Irvine Valley, OCC Teams Make Marks Off Field, Too By Steve Kresal
HORSE RACING / OAK TREE MEETING : Hollywood Wildcat Wins Again By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Says He Will Stick With Everett By T.J. Simers
NHL ROUNDUP : Odjick Leads Canucks, 4-1 From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler to Start Again, Shell Says By Steve Springer
Knox Says He'll Stand By His Man Everett in Atlanta By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Raiders, an Ending Out of 'Twilight Zone' By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guillen, Cora: More Than Just Teammates : American League: The shortstop, when he needed a boost, got it from the second baseman. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Jays' Molly Is Some Kind of Player, by Golly By Mike Downey
This Ice Show Will Have a Golden List of Skaters By Jim Murray
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : No Relief in Sight for Braves By Ross Newhan
Phillies Finally Nail It Down in 10th, 4-3 : NL Game 5: After the Braves are allowed to come back again, center fielder homers for victory. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hernandez Retains Title by Decision : Boxing: He scores unanimous verdict over Warren to retain his junior-lightweight crown. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section's Thomas Under Investigation : Preps: CIF commissioner is on paid leave during review of alleged improper use of expense account. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ultimately, He Doesn't Quit on His Talent : UCLA: Isaia, a 310-pound defensive lineman, overcomes pain of injury as he works his way back to the top. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Blue Jays Have Stewart and Plenty of Confidence By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : TV Dictates Game Time for Game 6 Wednesday By Ross Newhan
Baseball / Daily Report : National League Playoffs By Maryann Hudson
UC Irvine Lands Forward From Utah By John Weyler
Appointment of Gullikson Expected By Thomas Bonk
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Growing Pains for U.S. Team By Helene Elliott
CSUN Safety Suspended After Missing Road Trip By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reseda Coach Wants Taft Counterpart Suspended By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyon High School Football Coach Tells Team He Plans to Stick With It By Eric Shepard
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Marino to Sit Out the Rest of Season Associated Press
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