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What happened on October 13, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : A 'Streetcar' That Aspires and Achieves : A jewel-box set and haunting lighting evoke New Orleans as Williams envisioned it, with passionate characters as the actors envision them. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Tribute to the Power of Stubbornness : Rudy Ruettiger wanted to play Notre Dame football in the worst way--and finally did, for two plays. 'Rudy' tells how he did it. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Crystal Gayle's Force Clears Country's Hurdles By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION Courting the Right?: A couple of print... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Cat' Packs Plenty of Punch, But Not Much of a Plot By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Tempest' Shakes With Refreshing Rage, Twists of Tone By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Seven architectural firms have taken the top awards in the...
A Noble Tribute to the Duke : Movies: Lone Pine--one of John Wayne's 'favorite places of all time,' according to his widow, Pilar--honors the actor at annual film festival. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Pretty, Witty' and Mainstream : Lesbian Comedian Marga Gomez Says There Are Signs of Acceptance By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
J. Paul Getty Center Costs Top $700-Million Mark : Art: The project has had a $1.4-billion impact on the Los Angeles economy, according to a private study. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Pianist Will Play Mozart Her Own Way : Soloist Nadia Nechama Weintraub to Perform an Oft-Overshadowed Work Sunday With the Camerata
Museum Officials Confirm Art Theft at Laguna Annex By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duice's Salute to Hot Pants Burns Up the Pop Charts : Pop music: Most hit singles are lucky to last a few weeks on the Billboard Top 100, but 'Dazzey Duks' came within three weeks of the record. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evan Wilson to Replace Ailing Russian Violist
WITH OR WITHOUT PARENTS : L.A. Mexican Dancers to Present Works Sunday : The troupe's first full-length performance is the culmination of four years of extensive training. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Seinfeld's' Jason Alexander to Tell All Thursday
LAPD Asks Stations to Defuse Verdict : Broadcasting: The police urge TV and radio outlets to air messages about peace before the Denny beating trial verdict is announced. Response has been mixed. By Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Lineup Changes Delay TV Ratings
'Barbarians' Gets Its Act Cleaned Up : Television: HBO tones down its Emmy-winning movie for syndication. In the new version, they still behave 'like thugs,' but they now speak largely in euphemisms, like diplomats. By Howard Rosenberg
BUSINESS
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Centrust Trial Jurors Hear of 'Greed, Theft' : Thrifts: David Paul allegedly bought personal luxuries with $3 million in bank funds. He faces 100 criminal charges. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Postal Service Logo Could Cost Up to $7 Million By Bill Mcallister, THE WASHINGTON POST
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Nasdaq Has Record Close; Dow Slips : Markets: Strength of biotech stocks fuels rally; gold prices continue to rise, hitting six-week high. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Nasdaq Hits New High; Gold Jumps From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Business Travel Notes By Joe Brancatelli
Fare War Can Cut Cost of Trips to Europe By Joe Brancatelli, JOE BRANCATELLI \o7 is a business travel writer based in Cold Spring, N.Y\f7
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Personal View
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Zagat Survey: Atlanta Restaurants
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : Global Markets and Economic Update
Carl Karcher Hopes to Halt Sale of Stock : Financing: Fast-food empire founder expects to reach agreement with bank seeking to secure a $4.8-million loan. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Americans Share Nobel Honors : Pair Honored for Economic History Work By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western Digital Chip Plant Sale Falls Through By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Economics Prize By Adam S. Bauman
CalPERS Asks HMOs to Cut Insurance Prices By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Billed for Tailhook Junket by McDonnell : Defense: But the contractor switched to a company-paid account after reports of sexual harassment by Navy officers. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Baby Bell in the Forefront of Telecommunications Industry : Merger: Bell Atlantic's deal with Tele-Communications Inc. culminates much of its effort to transform itself. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Deadbeat Nations Are Becoming World Beaters for Investors By James Flanigan
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Insurance Rules Attacked by Garamendi : Law: The commissioner says three bills signed by Wilson fly in the face of Proposition 103 and will cost the public millions. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wal-Mart Guilty of Predatory Price Cutting : Court: Retailer ordered to stop selling some items below cost. Three Conway, Ark., drugstores to get $300,000 in damages. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,000 Consumers Will Test GM's Electric Car Next Year By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westinghouse Sheds 3 Divisions; 3rd-Quarter Profit Quadruples
Race Discrimination in Home Loans Persists : Banking: Clinton Administration launches campaign to pump $34 billion worth of mortgages into the inner cities. From Reuters
Wall Street's Major Players Report Sharp Quarterly Gains From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hilton Hotels Corp. reported 10% lower third-quarter...
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Gear Inc. reported third-quarter earnings of $7.2...
Glut Alters State's Muni Bond Plans By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Utilities' Fall the Sound of the Silent Canary? By Tom Petruno
Taco Bell: The Irvine-based fast food restaurant chain, a...
Nationwide Health Properties' Profit Rises 22%
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : BRIEFING BOOK : South Korea Is Struggling to Keep a Cap on Escalating Salaries By Sam Jameson
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE : Industry Honors Builder Lyon for Leadership, Philanthropy Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Coldwell Banker OKs Canadian Joint Venture By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Sentencing in $11-Million S&L Fraud Is Delayed By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FHP to Help Firm Start Elderly Care Program By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Forecast to Show a Jump in Jobs
Name Change: Excalibur Holding Corp. announced Tuesday...
Missile Deal: Loral Aeronutronic of Newport Beach, a...
Other Baby Bells Also Looking to Expand Into Cable Television By John Lippman
NEWS
Somalia
Federal Computer Data Code
Cable Regulations
Public Safety and Prop. 172
Yasser Arafat
AIDS Discrimination
HILLARY BASHING: After criticism for telling a crude joke... By Jerry Hicks and Len Hall and Dennis Mclellan
WHAT PRICE CULTURE?: When it comes to the new J. Paul...
CALLING CONGRESS: Ventura County's two congressmen are... By Gary Gorman
Tumor Was Cancerous, Cambodian King Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
Freeh Outlines FBI Streamlining; 2 Top Posts Cut \o7 From Associated Press\f7
$50 Million Approved to Settle Land Fight With Catawba Tribe \o7 Associated Press\f7
Israeli Lawmaker Stripped of Immunity \o7 Reuters\f7
About This Series
COLUMN ONE : Fresh on the Heels of Trouble : Ambulance chasing lawyers are getting more aggressive. Some pay tipsters or use telemarketing. One attorney, the 'Master of Disaster,' flies around the world to catastrophes. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ducks' Iceman Exiled After Cold Shoulder From Fans : Entertainment: Mascot blames technical glitches for boos from hockey crowd. He hopes to get another shot. By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Tax Loopholes Run From Odd to Enormous : Revenue: Reforming the web of contradictions could raise billions. But powerful interests oppose change. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Pulls Troop Ship From Haiti : Caribbean: Americans, U.N. are denied assurances of safety after violent protests against landing. Clinton to seek renewed sanctions against military rulers. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell Atlantic, TCI Cable Said to Plan Merger By John Lippman and Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Another Denny Juror Out; Panel Starts Over : Trial: Man is excused for hardship. Defense lawyer says he will seek the removal of one more for misconduct. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax-Free Status OKd for Church of Scientology By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security for Americans Is Key to Change, Clinton Says By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Vows to Give Congress Health Plan Soon : Legislation: Administration hopes to quiet concerns that it is divided or undecided on parts of the package. By Paul Richter and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton's Truce With Congress on Somalia Frays By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Ideas Limit Valley's Future, Study Suggests By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Cash Helps Voucher Allies Air First TV Ad By Jodi Wilgoren and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rally Honors O.C. Family : South Africa: The Newport Beach relatives of Amy Elizabeth Biehl address 300 people at the University of the Western Cape, where the slain woman worked. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
British Rule Is on Trial in S.F. : Courts: Extradition of Irish nationalist hinges on whether Britain can prove it does not persecute Catholics. Man is a prison escapee. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3-Way Fight Over Christian Science Bequest Settled By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson OKs Measure to Legalize Lay Midwifery : Legislation: In a late flurry, governor also approves public access to the Capitol computer system. Among bills he vetoes is one for a card casino at Hollywood Park. By Virginia Ellis and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Cold Shoulder : Disney Ducks' Iceman Is Told to Melt Away By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Leaders to Testify Against Lobbyist, Jury Told By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSU Seeks More Funds, New Fee Hike By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Apologizes to Japan for Abuse of WWII Prisoners : Diplomacy: The visiting Russian president also agrees that dispute over islands must be resolved. By Teresa Watanabe and Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect in CIA Slayings Still Eludes Arrest : It's still a mystery why the gunman shot five people outside agency's headquarters in Virginia. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature Turns Massive Fire at Yellowstone to Its Benefit By Dan Whipple, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel to Allow Exiled Palestinians to Return : Mideast: 5,000 a year will be reunited with families in occupied territories. Some prisoners will also be released. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia's Banned Opposition Vows to Contest Elections : Politics: Its parties and newspapers have been closed down. If this continues, says one anti-Yeltsin leader, the balloting will be 'a farce.' By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Confirms It Has Been Selling Arms to China, as CIA Reported \o7 Associated Press\f7
Germans to Move Capital by 2000 \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Lawmaker Enters S. Korea From the North By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German High Court Topples Last Barrier to European Unity Pact By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Crisis Clouds U.S. Role as Champion of Democracy : Haiti: Decision to suspend mission may avert casualties. But it weakens view of American strength. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Error May Cost State $500 Million : Loopholes: A foul-up in a 1981 bill to aid small companies opened the door for some wealthy Californians to seek big tax refunds. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fired State Auditor Crusades Against Agency By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officers Get Prison in Detroit Murder By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Voucher Backers Launch Salvo in TV Ad By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squaring Off Over Schools
Driver Is Killed in Freeway Crash
Clinton to Announce New Budget Cuts of $15 Billion : Spending: The trims would include an early retirement offer and a plan to close more than 1,000 agricultural field offices, officials say. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Use of Condoms Doubles Since '84, Birth Control Study Finds \o7 Associated Press\f7
N.Y. Officer Killed by Thrown Bucket Is Mourned \o7 Associated Press\f7
More Charges Are Filed in Sex-Photos Case \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Boy Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Parents, Sister \o7 Reuters\f7
Court Rejects Appeal by Gay CIA Agent Over His Firing : Law: Action by justices ends 11-year legal fight. Case resulted in agency declaring that 'sexual orientation' is no barrier to being hired, promoted. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Whodunit Unravels Family Dysfunction : FAMILY BLOOD: The True Story of the Yom Kippur Murders \o7 by Marvin J. Wolf and Larry Attebery\f7 , HarperCollins, $22, 320 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Their Star Only Gets Brighter By Paul Dean
Tailhook 1993: Guys in the Grip of Denial By Robin Abcarian
Twisted Mister : For Nearly a Quarter-Century, Barry Hansen (Alias Dr. Demento) Has Been the Last Defender of Weird and Quirky Radio Songs By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clampetts Are Buff This Time Around By Bill Higgins
Four for the Road : Orange Family That Rides Together Logs Up to 100 Miles a Week on Its Custom Quad By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Battle Over Batterers : Violence: Some feminists say traditional therapy for spouse abusers is a failure. They should be forced to confront their behavior in classes and taught that abuse is a form of oppression. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPRING COLLECTIONS / PARIS : The Masters of Disguise Layer It On By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Straight Talk, Little Mercy in Class for Abusive Mates By Leslie Berger
VIDEO VOGUE : Bellies Need Jewelry Too By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
William Gaddis Among Lannan Award Winners
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Erik Menendez Admits He Tried to Buy $8-Million House From Associated Press
Marilyn's back!At least, her curve is. Perhaps we should... By Steve Harvey
Leaders Needed for Whale Programs By Nona Yates
Clarity Out of Tragedy : Fighting for racial justice--and remembering Amy Biehl
Drawing the Line in Oakwood : LAPD and others must find ways to curb crime spree in neighborhood
BORDER WATCH : Fence Mending
Halt Deployment and Start Over : Haiti's elite has reneged on the U.N. deal
PERSPECTIVE ON POLLUTION : RECLAIM: Can the Regional Clean-Air Incentives Program Work? : Make it mandatory for large firms who will reap the most benefits, voluntary for others. By Richard D. Farman, \o7 Richard D. Farman is chief executive officer of the Gas Co. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON POLLUTION : RECLAIM: Can the Regional Clean-Air Incentives Program Work? : It's a compromise, but it will clean the air without driving out business. Here are 10 reasons to OK it. By Douglas Jeffe, \o7 Douglas Jeffe is vice chairman of the L.A. Taxpayers Assn. \f7
Whoopi, Ted: We Are Not Amused : Here's a lesson in the down side of your fabulous fame and salaries: Your stupid blackface tricks are subject to public comment. By Karen Grigsby Bates, \o7 Karen Grigsby Bates writes from Los Angeles about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications. \f7
Obituaries : Melvin Jacobs; Former Saks Fifth Avenue Chairman
Obituaries : Lorie Tarshis; Stanford Professor Advocated Keynesian Economics
The Pursuit of Real Cash or Fool's Gold? : Fund-raising: The demands on corporate giving should spark a reassessment of how resources are spread around. By Ray Remy, \o7 Ray Remy is president of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Clarity Out of Tragedy
Lucille Bernardi Dies; Wife of Ex-Councilman By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Obituaries
Fire Department Audit Sent to Review Panel : Government: Supervisors ask the committee to determine how the county should correct problems noted in the report. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard OKs Hiring Lawyer to Untangle Cable Rules : Television: City officials join Thousand Oaks in enlisting legal assistance to find out what they can require of their providers under new federal regulations. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fishing Charter Strikes Island Cliff : Rescue: The Coast Guard evacuates 29 passengers after the early morning collision on Santa Cruz's north side. No one is seriously hurt. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Promoters of Casino Surrender to Authorities By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl, 3, in Critical Condition After Falling Into Back Yard Cesspool : El Rio: Oxnard firefighters use a pole to lift the child through the hole. She was submerged at least 10 minutes. By Julie Fields and Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Former Regent of Cal Lutheran Receives Award By Constance Sommer
Resolution to Aid Culture of Chumash By Tina Daunt
NEWBURY PARK : Officials to Study Reduced Field Use By Brenda Day
NEWBURY PARK : Man Enters Plea in Assault, Drug Case By Dwayne Bray
Motorist Charged in Fatal 4-Car Accident By Julie Fields
Games to Promote Drug Use Awareness By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Woman Says Family Pig Rudely Evicted By Jeff Mcdonald
PORT OF HUENEME : Fruit Inspector Has Eyes Peeled for Crawly Pests By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : City Bars Transfers of Ousted Officials By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Couple Plead Not Guilty in Fraud Case By Dwayne Bray
Supervisors Won't Reinstate Ban on Imported Trash at Simi Dump : Waste: The board says it can't legally prohibit out-of-county delivery. A landfill official says the intake may be doubled by the end of the year. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Panel Rejects Auto Mall Sign : Business: Dealers' plan called for an electronic message board alongside the Ventura Freeway. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Grants Historic Landmark Status to 5 Sites
2 Men Held on Weapon Charges
Obituaries
Case Against Developer Dismissed : Courts: The judge says the government failed to prove its contention that the Westlake company tried to swindle a Costa Mesa bank. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Human Remains Found by Hunter
City Orders Rap Video Straight Out of Compton By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Frees Funding for Hope in Youth Program : Social services: The church-backed anti-gang plan will get $2.9 million. The money was approved months ago but was held up by the budget crunch. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One of Mayor's Top Deputies to Step Down : City Hall: Jadine Nielsen calls the split harmonious, but some insiders say it hints at strife within Riordan's inner circle. By James Rainey and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Jail Without Walls : Penal system: The prison camp where Rodney King's assailants will do time is of the type sometimes called 'Club Fed.' Critics say such federal facilities are an example of inequity. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Erik Menendez Told of Being Abused Years Ago, Cousin Says By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powell, Koon Surrender to Begin Prison Sentences By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Files Harassment Suit Against Department : Workplace: The Santa Clarita woman says several supervisors and deputies sought sex with her. Officials say they're baffled by the charges. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Bid Delays Ruling in Antonovich Case By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigator Pleads No Contest in Prostitute's Death By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : 150 Marchers Protest Criticism of Immigrants
LOS ANGELES : 14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Drive-By Shooting
A New Kind of Haven for the Homeless By Bill Boyarsky
LOS ANGELES : City Council Acts to Speed Hiring of Police Recruits
NORTHRIDGE : Group Holds 'Kiss-In' to Fight Homophobia By Susan Byrnes
GLENDALE : Youth's Body Found in Vehicle at Store By Tommy Li
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Traffic Cops Have by Now Heard 'em All By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credit Card Program Helps Equip Schools By Ed Bond
CANOGA PARK : Eatery Loses Bid to Stay Open All Night By Matthew Heller
CALABASAS : City Seeks to Annex Calabasas Road Sites By Kurt Pitzer
VAN NUYS : Closing Arguments Due in Robbery Case By Thom Mrozek
LONG BEACH : City to Put Anti-Smoking Measure on April Ballot
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 2 Dead, 2 Wounded in Shooting at Apartment
MID-CITY : Jury Urges Life Term for 1 'Orange Grove' Defendant
Suit by Sheriff's Deputy Alleges 6 Years of Sexual Harassment : Courts: The woman says her male colleagues' offenses included betting on who was the father of her unborn child. The department calls her charges a surprise. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closed-Door Hearings Begin on Safety of Subway Tunnels By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perception of Valley Is Out of Date, Study Says : Demographics: The image of the area as white and suburban is not accurate, researchers say. The misconception is a hindrance to needed development, UCLA report contends. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Filing Stalls Suit Involving Antonovich : Court: Firm named as a co-defendant claims insolvency before a decision can be reached on damages against the supervisor and others. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electrical Vault Fire Closes Part of Ventura Blvd. By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Showdown Expected Over Day-Care Vote By Jeff Schnaufer
KYDS Program Added at a 3rd Park By Geoffrey Mohan
BURBANK : Artists Form Group to Promote Wildlife By Ed Bond
Pierce Faculty Delays No-Confidence Vote By Kurt Pitzer
Volunteer Leaders for Girl Scouts Sought By Jeff Schnaufer
Death Row Urged for Man in Fatal Robbery By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRA to Study Revitalization of Pacoima : Redevelopment: Councilman Richard Alarcon says it remains to be seen if a full-fledged project will be established in the area. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies in Plunge to Freeway : Investigation: The apparent suicide brought rush-hour traffic to a crawl for nearly three hours. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Survey Shows Different Goals for Graduates of 3 High Schools By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Slaying 3 By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale to Consider Idea of Downtown Revitalization Plan By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poor Unlikely to Sue for Malpractice, Study Finds : Medicine: Researchers say their facts explode a myth that contributes to doctors' reluctance to treat the uninsured. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hidden Heritage : Exploring The Valley's American Indian Past Researched and written by STEPHANIE STASSEL / Los Angeles Times
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 20 Inmates Injured in Brawl at Dining Hall
County Considering Pitch to Hollywood By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Things 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Never Think About By Dana Parsons
Mister Mentor : Roger James Becomes First Man to Get O.C. Award for Women By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit-Run Suspect Has Speeding Record : Crime: Brandon Wattier has been cited five times since 1990. He faces manslaughter charges in 8-year-old's death. By Greg Hernandez and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Leisure World Couple Found Dead in Home : Aging: Sheriff's officials believe deaths of Laguna Hills pair may be a murder-suicide. The husband, 87, cared for his 'semi-invalid' wife, 88. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : $4,654 Raised by Council Candidate By Shelby Grad
LOS ALAMITOS : Consultant to Study Cable Rates, Service By Bert Eljera
ANAHEIM : City to Seek Funds to Hire More Police By Terry Spencer
TUSTIN : Invention Opens Door for Girl, 9 By Bert Eljera
GARDEN GROVE : Contract Detaining Prisoners in Jail OKd By Robert Barker
SANTA ANA : Jury Says Maniscalco Competent for Trial By Rene Lynch
FULLERTON : Anti-Prop. 174 Meeting Is Tonight By Willson Cummer
ANAHEIM : Party Will Celebrate Fight Against Crime By Mimi Ko
BREA : Parenting Classes to Be Offered Free By Mimi Ko
LA PALMA : Beautification Panel Seeks New Member
Countywide : Pro-Prop. 174 Group Sues School Districts By Davan Maharaj
SAN CLEMENTE : Meeting to Address Nov. 2 Ballot Issues By Frank Messina
DANA POINT : Residents Support Parkland in Survey By Len Hall
Countywide : North County Cities Want El Toro Voice By Kevin Johnson and Shelby Grad
Countywide : Senior Citizens Tackle Patrol Duties By Mimi Ko
STANTON : 19 Applicants to Be Interviewed for Seat By Willson Cummer
LOS ALAMITOS : City Improvement Programs Pondered By Bert Eljera
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Meeting Thursday on Proposition 174
Ex-Fullerton Councilman Dies By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chamber of Commerce Shifts on Clean-Air Plan : Environment: Business group's opposition turns to neutrality on proposal to let companies buy and sell pollution 'credits.' By Jennifer Brundin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Leads to Shooting Suspects
County Offers Wide Variety of Locales for Filmmakers By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion : Court: Carl Kymla, former director with the Metropolitan Water District, will be sentenced in January. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Indicted for Death-Threat Plot Against Player : Crime: They are accused of trying to extort $100,000 from the Rams' Darryl Henley. Incident allegedly involved a drug deal. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
14 Homes Raided in Shooting Case
Crews Work to Contain Fuel Spill
SPORTS
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Kings Use Balanced Attack, 7-5 : Hockey: Seven players score in victory over Islanders. Gretzky sets up winner, then ices it with 1:44 to play. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : That Youthful Enthusiasm Is Back By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Miller Has Been Too Much for One By Jim Hodges
This Poll's Findings Somehow Don't Reflect Computer Logic By Mal Florence
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Short Passes Wear Down the Defense By Earl Gustkey
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Griffith, Kinchen to Return Kicks By Mike Reilley
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Thomas Edges Bonds as Year's Top Player From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Is Jackson Thinking About Retiring? By Bob Nightengale
Canyon's Welch Not Enjoying Spotlight Now By Eric Shepard
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Phillies Even Confounding Themselves By Ross Newhan
DFG Budget Cuts Would Hurt Family Fishing By Rich Roberts
Countdown to Football Thursday By Mike Penner
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Griffith, Kinchen to Return Kicks By Mike Reilley
Small Players Pump Up When Facing Heftier Opponents By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Wakes Up Just in Time By Kim Q. Berkshire
Roundup
PREP WATER POLO ROUNDUP : No. 1 El Toro Dunks Corona del Mar, Gets Some Revenge By Adam Rank
Prep Water Polo Roundup
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Italy Proves to Be a Hit With Boyd By Scott Miller
Jeff Clayton Orange Coast, Fr. Football / Running back...
Lori Van Herk Cypress, Fr. Soccer / Forward Van Herk was...
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Lose Home Opener, 2-1 From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Volleyball Team Aches for Postseason Berth By John Weyler
Foot in the Door : After Sales Pitch From Coach to Mother, Brache Becomes Exceptional Kicker at Village Christian By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Responds to Shake-Up Call By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girls
Boys
Scott's Stepson Loses Ground Categorically
ROUNDUP : Canyon Upsets Saugus in Battle of Unbeaten Volleyball Powers
Bennett Replaces Injured Watkins at Simi Valley
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : The Timing's Perfect for Stewart, 6-3 : AL Game 6: MVP improves to 8-0 in playoff starts as the Blue Jays beat the White Sox and return to the World Series. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White Sox Have Too Many Holes By Mike Downey
No Treat for Loser in Holland : Soccer: English and Dutch meet again tonight, with winner in position to reach next year's World Cup finals. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Phillies Kick Back, Enjoy the Party : National League: Braves will have to overcome 3-2 deficit for second time in three seasons to win pennant. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Are Indicted in Henley Case By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walters Finally Is a Big Hit at Tailback : USC: Redshirt freshman ran into a defender and earned the starting job. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Dickerson Traded to Green Bay Associated Press
Four Female Athletes Injured in One-Car Crash in Pomona By Mike Itagaki and Ara Najarian
LOOKING FOR BIG FISH? : Join the Club : At Catalina's Tuna Club, They're Hooked on Tradition By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKERS : Off-Season Isn't Missed by West By Scott Howard-cooper
CLIPPERS : Grant Is Talking With Pacers By Chris Baker
How Do They Get on the Travel Squad? : Rams: Practice, practice, practice say those who work on scout teams and watch TV on game day. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michaela Ross Seriously Injured in One-Car Crash By Ara Najarian and Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Heavyweights Lean to Lighter Side : Big Linemen Discover Size Isn't Better When Handling Smaller, Quicker Foes By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Board Assailed for Football Investigation By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Steps Up Efforts to Help Athletes in Need By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ponder Rejoins Team, Will Sit for One Game : CSUN football: 'Indefinite suspension' reduced for cornerback who opted to miss UNLV contest last week. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Leaves Talley, 3 Teammates Injured : Accident: Cal Poly Pomona basketball player from Bell-Jeff sustains least serious injuries. By Michael Itagaki and Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mater Dei Names Myers as Softball Coach By Martin Henderson
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