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What happened on September 25, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. JAZZ REVIEWS : Fresh Readings Do Dizzy and Woody Proud : A tribute to Gillespie in Costa Mesa features star-quality arrangements and stellar efforts by journeymen musicians. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. JAZZ REVIEWS : Fresh Readings Do Woody and Dizzy Proud : The four-day Herman festival in Newport Beach opens on a jubilant note with big-band sessions by Southland heavyweights. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Luis Miguel Holds Romantic Court By Enrique Lopetegui, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Making Genetics Viewer-Friendly By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Legal File Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
OPERA REVIEW : Verdi's 'Vespri Siciliani' Exhumed in San Francisco By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Spanish Pianist Makes Belated Ambassador Debut By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : 'Early Autumn' a Shining Tribute to Woody Herman By Leonard Feather
POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'Crows' Clone Van Morrison By Richard Cromelin
ALBUM REVIEW : You Can't Go Back to 'Hell' By Chris Willman
VIDEO REVIEW : Drum Roll, Please: A Fitting Jazz Tribute to Gene Krupa By Leonard Feather
TV REVIEWS : 'Trailside' Seeks Outdoor Adventure By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEWS : 'Arms Race' Charts U.S. Gun Gridlock By Martin Zimmerman
TV REVIEWS : Boozing Plays Role in 'Final Appeal' By Ray Loynd
TV REVIEWS : Insta-Drama 'Baby Jessica' Cries Out for Perspective By Chris Willman
5-Part Series at LACMA Offers Experimental Films and Videos
Lea DeLaria to Appear at Aileen Getty Benefit
Humanities Council Seeks New Members
WEEKEND TV : Biosphere II Scientists Due to Emerge Sunday By N.F. Mendoza
Birney Performance Will Inaugurate Library Theatre
Make Way for Meat Loaf : After 16 years, the slimmed-down rock singer finds another hit on his hands with the 'Back to Hell' album. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Expectations, Small-Screen Letdowns : Television: When is a hit not a hit? When a TV series is spun off a box-office blockbuster. Too often the show can't compete with a big-screen cousin. By Monica Yant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drummer Taps Into Other Talent : Louie Bellson, Who'll Play at OCC, Attributes His Potent, Leg-Powered Sound to Dance Lessons By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Choreographer Goes Over the Barre Essentials : Dance: Hard work and a willingness to learn are the key to really understanding 'the stepchild of the arts,' pioneer Bella Lewitzky tells her audience at the Bowers Museum. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
SATURDAY LETTERS : Davis Gaines: What a Show at Universal!
Driving Home Points of Parish Pledge
More 'Rethinking' of School Voucher Issue
TV of Tomorrow
Tourist Killings and Gun Control
Conflict in Karabakh
Nafta
Locomotive of Wrecked Train Is Recovered : Probe: Bodies of three more crash victims are found after crane pulls engine from mud of bayou. Officials hope to find data recorder intact. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leonard J. Leader; Editor, Historian, Union Official
Margaret (Bobo) MacDonald; Dresser, Confidante to Queen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Charlie Dunn; Boot Maker to the Stars
WATERS OF WOE: Mayor Riordan has apparently heard the...
GETTING QUACKED: With their families coming for Christmas... By Eric Bailey and Jerry Hicks and Bert Eljera
Margaret (Bobo) MacDonald; Dresser, Confidante to Queen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sharon Sue Knoth; 'Faces of Caring' Chairwoman, 52
Airline Offers Motorcycle Express Shuttle Service Associated Press
Encyclical Reaffirms Ban on Contraceptives Reuters
O.C. Jobless Rate Falls to 6.5% in August By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs O.C. Legislator's Gang-Attire Bill By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mom Says Fear Forced Her to Flee With Girl By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Not Seen as Motive in Tay Murder : Courts: Robert Chan, the alleged ringleader in O.C. honor student's slaying, still could face life in prison without parole if convicted of the remaining charges. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Search for Missing Nurse Covers 6 Thousand Oaks Sites : Disappearance: Helicopter and ground teams locate nothing to indicate whereabouts of the Westlake woman.
Paperwork Helped Bury South Africa Apartheid : Human rights: Sanctions leave a worldwide legacy of high ideals, red tape and unevenly shared duty. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress Slashes Funding for O.C. Courthouse : Government: County will receive only $103 million for Santa Ana facility expected to cost $168 million. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Cross-Currents Spawn Winners and Losers : Jobs: Mixed news on the recovery has dealt blows to many, but it's helped others find new avenues of success. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Floating Tide of Trouble? : In China, up to 70 million people are on the move. They roam between their rural homes and big cities, offering cheap labor. Police say they also bring crime and social ills. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Kills 3 in Pomona Family, Himself By Lily Dizon and Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paperwork Helped Bury Apartheid By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sihanouk Takes Throne in Move Toward Peace : Cambodia: Restored king launches democratic constitution. Ceremonies also end U.N. mandate. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biosphere Crew to End Stay in a World of Their Own : Science: They have spent two years sealed in a self-sustaining ecosystem, but still face scientific doubts. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Dole Urges GOP Support for Health Care Reform, NAFTA By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Mandela Calls for End of S. African Sanctions : Commerce: Leader of ANC cites democratic advances, says lifting curbs will aid stability, progress. Clinton urges swift action. Arms embargo would remain for now. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Ruled Out in Woody Allen Sex Abuse Case From Associated Press
Anti-War Radical Pleads Guilty to 1970 Raid on U.S. Armory Associated Press
POLITICS : Mexico's Salinas Earns Barbs, Not Kudos, for New Reforms : Critics complain--and insiders acknowledge--that electoral revisions won't threaten the ruling party. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUBLIC RELATIONS : Group Hopes to Sell U.S. Jews on Israel-PLO Pact By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Game of 'Chicken' Has Russian Parliament Nervous : Standoff: Police movements near the legislative building evoke cries for weapons among lawmakers' supporters. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrential Rains Bring New Floods to Missouri, Kansas From Associated Press
In Barricaded Russia Parliament, a Dramatic Plea : Crisis: The nation's top judge exhorts lawmakers to accept a compromise. Riot police are ranged outside. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Faces Test on Bosnia Troops : Strategy: Plan to send up to 25,000 Americans to enforce peace has met with reluctance from Congress. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Chief Says Peacekeepers in Bosnia Will Fight if Necessary By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Votes to Hold Early Elections : Politics: Presidential, parliamentary ballots are scheduled for next year. Vote is a bid to avert crisis like the one in Russia. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Missile Technology Interests Japan : Asia: Hosokawa sees threat from North Korea, welcomes American bid to swap defense know-how for commercial data. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cubans End Embassy Occupation in Dominican Republic Reuters
Despite Global Appeals, China Plans a Nuclear Test, State Department Says From Associated Press
Locomotive of Wrecked Train Is Recovered : Probe: Bodies of three more crash victims are found after crane pulls engine from mud of bayou. Officials hope to find data recorder intact. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secret Plan Prepares for Influx of Refugees Into U.S. : Immigrants: Operation Distant Shore appears aimed at dealing with huge exodus sparked by crises in Haiti or Cuba. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eased Sanctions Will Boost Spirits, but Economy May Be Slow to Respond By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanctions Had a Worldwide Reach : Economics: Majority of nations participated. Basic goods were affected. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Firms Expected to Be Cautious Investors By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Links Health, Crime Proposals : Reform: Speaking in Florida, the President calls for coordinated action to prevent wasteful violence and illness. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Plan Turf War Smolders in Senate : Congress: Sources say Kennedy, Moynihan are battling behind the scenes for control of the measure. Similar maneuvering is seen in the House. By David Lauter and Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dole Has Seen Health System From the Inside By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Manslaughter Charges Filed in Smuggling of Chinese to U.S. From Associated Press
Court Rules Out NAFTA Environmental Study : Treaty: The decision means that the Clinton Administration will not have to prepare a lengthy report before the pact goes into effect. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Picks IMF Official Associated Press
In the Fight of Her Life, She Finds a New Cause : Activism: Leukemia patient Katalina Um made feeding the homeless her mission. Now in need of a marrow transplant, she strives to get more Asians into donor programs. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mystery Virus Kills 200 Wild Deer in Northern California By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Principals Deny Classroom Campaigns By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Coalition to Oppose School Voucher Initiative By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Indian Hospital Opening Delayed by Lack of Phones Associated Press
Wilson Vetoes Measure Saving Brown's State Finance Panel From a Times Staff Writer
Geologists Try to Map Under the Sierra : Science: Researchers hope a series of strategically placed explosions will yield information on why the mountains are rising. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shoots Dog, Then Kills Owner
UC Chief Rejects 'Teaching-Only' Campuses : Education: In taking stock of his first year as system president, Jack Peltason says retreating from research would drive off faculty members and deprive students. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Possible Attempts to Kill Hospital Patients Investigated By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ram Fans Get Jittery as They Wait for Knox to Change Quarterback
BUSINESS
Dow Gains 3.36 on Durable-Goods Report From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Surf & Sand Hotel of Laguna Beach Seeks Chapter 11 Protection : Bankruptcy court: Owners cite problems with loan, a slow economy and bad weather. Operations here will not be affected, they say. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture Clash : New Turner Network Is Galling the French By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Video Chief Bill Mechanic Expected to Be Next Fox President By James Bates and Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PC Wholesaler Merisel to Acquire Computerland Distribution Outlets : Competition: The deal could raise fears among other retailers that the company will favor its franchisees over them. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Plan Could Raise Workers' Comp Expenses, Critics Say : Health care: Uneven cost controls might inspire doctors to shift patients to that insurance system, they suggest. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Hoping to Cut More Jobs, Sources Report : Employment: They say the auto maker wants to slash its work force by up to 50,000 in the next three years. Company calls the figure speculation. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Mere Shell of Its Former Crop Associated Press
State Blocks Sale of New Franchises by Mr. Miniblind Inc. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mortgage Refinancings Boost S&Ls' Profits in County : Thrifts: Area's 22 firms post combined $75-million profit for second quarter, up 13% over last year. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nasdaq Hits Another High; Yields Fall From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fed Officials Adopt Policy of Stability From Associated Press
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Would Accept Saudi Crude Oil for Airliners, McDonnell Says By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HOME & GARDEN
Making a Big Scene in Small Space : Compact Costa Mesa Apartment Can't Contain the Imaginations of Tamara and Jeff Beardsley, Who Use Bits of Ribbon, Lots of Paint for Whimsical Interior By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Chill: There's No Need to Tiptoe Around Tulip Beds By Karen Dardick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Use Solvent to Remove Plastic 'Brick' Adhesive By John Morell
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Glass Etching: A Clear Improvement From Associated Press
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Getting the Hang of Art Clusters From Associated Press
DECOR : Leather Furnishings Move Into the '90s From Associated Press
HOME MAINTENANCE : A Floor's-Eye View of the Correct Tool to Use in a Mop-Up Operation From Associated Press
INTERIORS : Make Way for Baby to Grow : Decorate Nursery for Flexibility From Associated Press
MAINTENANCE : Storing, Disposing of Pesticides From Associated Press
FURNISHINGS : Colonial Copycats Get Attention Themselves From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Trail of Stolen Ruby Comes Full Circle : Crime: Theft of valuable Burmese gem offers a glimpse into the intricate, secretive world of the city's jewelry district. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mob Hides Attackers, Expert Says : Trial: Witness in Denny case disputes key defense theory. He says chaos allows predatory people to commit violence without fear of being caught. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Still Safe--but Could Be Safer : Making trains even less likely for tragedy
A Watchdog That Seems Asleep : Contractors State License Board will be target of Assembly hearing
BIRD WATCH : Ostrich News
The Necessity of a Rough Peace : Geneva accord, monitored by the West, is the only way out for Bosnia
Obituaries
Hollywood Treasures : Santa Paula: Movieworld Auction attracts potential bidders from as far away as Japan and Europe. By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Jobless Rate Drops to 9.2% : Unemployment: The return of students to school helps lower the August figure from July's 10.4%. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Council Candidates Set Fast Fund-Raising Pace : Elections: Campaign is shaping up as one of the city's most expensive. Nearly $74,000 has been collected so far, with five weeks to go. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm's Campaign Donations Investigated : Oxnard: The developer of a proposed card club says the grand jury is questioning the legality of seven contributions. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Cesar Chavez School Dedication Planned By Matthew Mosk
ACLU to Show Artwork From Death Row By Joanna M. Miller
Calleguas' Miller to Lead MWD Board By Doug Mcclellan
CAMARILLO : Panel Will Screen Board Applications By Patrick Mccartney
SANTA PAULA : Gun Incident at Club May Limit Program By Julie Fields
MOORPARK : Dance and Barbecue Open 'Country Days' By James Maiella Jr.
SIMI VALLEY : Source of Threats to Woman Sought By Barbara Murphy
CONEJO VALLEY : Theme Ideas Sought for 1994 Celebration By Constance Sommer
THOUSAND OAKS : Revised Alcohol Sales Law to Be Considered By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Search for Nurse Yields No Clues By Mack Reed
Obituaries
Pay for Environmental Group Upsets Council : Moorpark: Contracts for work on a flood control channel go unsigned. City and coalition were jointly awarded cleanup funds. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi to Study Ways to Curb Trucks at Eatery : Traffic: Residents have complained about dangerous driving near a new McDonald's that is close to freeway. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Union Head Fails in Bid for Post : Teamsters: Incumbent narrowly defeats Martin Fry, who left position after being convicted for role in 1978 fire-bombings. By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Private Investment Pools Dealt Blow : Finances: Judge rules there is no legal recourse to collect debts. Financing in minority communities could be affected. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christian Video on Manson Follower Gets Mixed Reaction : Film: Christian docudrama finds lessons in jailhouse conversion of Charles (Tex) Watson. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Menendez Ends 9 Tense Days on Witness Stand : Trial: Prosecution takes final turn at older brother, who says parents' subtle cues foretold plans to murder their children. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Officers Plan to 'Go by the Book' to Try to Force Raise By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Shot--and a Shock : On Live TV, a Syringe Mix-Up Briefly Stirs AIDS Concerns By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
But was his library card etched on a stone tablet?Paul... By Steve Harvey
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Mahony Unveils $10-Million Program for 3 High Schools
SANTA FE SPRINGS : Refinery Fire Causes $300,000 in Damage
Koon, Powell Lose Latest Bid to Stay Free Pending Appeals By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Four More Residents Named to Water Rate Panel
Times Announces Winners of Annual Book Awards By Janny Scott, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
CANOGA PARK : 9 Arrested in Sting of Phony I.D. Ring
A Sudden Silence in Watts By Al Martinez
Man Arrested in Shooting Death of Panhandler : Violence: Motorist tells police he acted in self-defense in killing a transient who asked him for money at a gas station. The driver is being held without bail. By Julio Moran and Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering ATM Customer : Courts: He will be sentenced to life in prison with no parole for the stabbing of a pregnant woman in Sherman Oaks. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Urges Tunnel Panel to Seek Out Whistle-Blowers : Subway: L.A. officials recommend that experts talk to a former project engineer. MTA staff is criticized for not revealing that a test showed thinner concrete than designed. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Discounts Mob Rule : Denny case: Witness disputes defense claim that riot behavior is spontaneous. He says chaos allows predatory people to commit violence without fear of being caught. By Ashley Dunn and Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Conflicts Between Church, State on Rise : Constitution: Doctrine of separation is threatened by Religious Right and by people who support the concept but don't understand its implementation, survey asserts. From Religious News Service
Lighten Up, King James : Slang Version of Bible Strives to Reach Streetwise Youths From Associated Press
3 Mormon Dissidents Expelled : Faith: The three were among several independent scholars and feminists charged with abandoning their faith and facing censure before church disciplinary councils. From Associated Press
Ex-Robertson, Falwell Writer on 'Fighting Religious Right' Panel
Is violence as much a part of American culture as cowboys... By Rosanne Keynan
UCI Gains Some and Loses Some : Education: The campus is able to offer more housing with a newly built residential complex, but its enrollment numbers have dropped. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Wait, Few Can Buy Ducks Tickets : Sports: Hundreds of hockey fans who stood in line for hours are angry to learn many choice games were already sold out. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yom Kippur Observance to End Today : Religion: Jews here and around the world are fasting, refraining from work and filling their hours with prayer during the Day of Atonement. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collusion Alleged in Murder Conviction : Jurisprudence: Marine may be victim of a deal between prosecutors and co-defendant's FBI agent-father, attorneys say. By Dan Weikel and Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GARDEN GROVE : Students Get World Tour of Cultures By Jon Nalick
Costa Mesa : Positions Open on 2 Civic Committees
WESTMINSTER : 4 on Council Served With Recall Notices By Bert Eljera
SANTA ANA : 3 Arrested in Seizure of $1 Million in Meth
WESTMINSTER : Groundbreaking for Project This Morning By Bert Eljera
LA PALMA : New Bids Sought for Central Park Work By Martin Miller
BUENA PARK : Housing Plan Delay Frustrates Council By Debra Cano
BUENA PARK : Late Councilman to Be Memorialized By Debra Cano
IRVINE : Immigrants to Talk About Life in U.S. By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Park Workers Cope With Hantavirus Risk By Geoff Boucher
DANA POINT : Builder Further Cuts Headlands Project By Len Hall
ANAHEIM : 2 Teens Held After Shooting by School By Jennifer Brundin
Laguna Beach : 40,000 Park Bond Signatures Collected By Leslie Earnest
ANAHEIM : Driver Sought in Pedestrian's Death By Greg Hernandez
Countywide : Schools Take Stand Against Prop. 174 By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Freeway Widening to Cause Detours By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Man Killed After Shooting Girlfriend in Struggle By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harassment Suit Names 3rd Police Officer By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Executive, Music Student Thomas Evans Dies
Doctor Who Hosted Vietnam Communists Is Picketed By Lily Dizon and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bar Owner's Police Harassment Suit Is Dismissed By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple in Placentia Loses Foster-Care Home License By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church to Dedicate New Sanctuary By Daye Clark
The Rev. Gordon Clarke, senior pastor of Garden Grove... By Daye Clark
The Jewish Federation of Orange County has created a hot... By Daye Clark
Hosts' Injections Create Tense Moment on TV By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panhandling Encounter Turns Deadly : Crime: A Van Nuys man is arrested in the fatal shooting of a transient who was persistently seeking handouts at a gas station. By Julio Moran and Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Guilty in Killing at Bank ATM : Courts: Robert Glen Jones escapes possible death sentence in the stabbing that left Sherri Foreman and her unborn child dead. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH HILLS : Croatian Exchange Student in 'Paradise' By Susan Byrnes
GLENDALE : Medical Center Cuts Wages, Hours By Tommy Li
The Driver's Guide To Traffic Trouble \o7 Compiled by Sylvia Latham\f7
AGOURA HILLS : 4 Families Sue for Mudslide Damages By Kurt Pitzer
CALABASAS : Smoking Banned in Most Public Places By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Airport Gets Cash to Soundproof School By Hugo Martin
Employers, Workers Back Lunch Shuttle By Jill Leovy
VAN NUYS : 4-Year Requirement for Math Is Urged By Susan Byrnes
Teacher by Day Fights Crime After Dark By Jeff Schnaufer
SEPULVEDA BASIN : Panel Weighs Study of Septic Waste Plan By Scott Glover and John Schwada
VAN NUYS : Dentist Convicted of Sexual Assault By Thom Mrozek
Lawyer Reappointed to Planning Council By Jill Leovy
9 Arrested in Counterfeit Operation : Canoga Park: Police say ring is one of the largest in the state, making documents ranging from driver's licenses to Social Security cards. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Bank Robber Had Delusions of Saving the World, Defense Says By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bennett Predicts Huge Response If Voucher Drive Wins : Education: On a local visit to support reform initiative, the former Cabinet official says up to 50% of children in L.A. district would transfer. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Valley Residents Added to Water Rate Evaluation Panel By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JEWISH-PALESTINIAN: Palestinian-born Christian Joseph... By John Dart
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Women Rabbis Satisfied With Roles By John Dart
TERMINAL ISLAND : Proposal to Bring Back Drag-Racing Is Gaining
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Planners Block Newhall Pawnshop : Business: Santa Clarita commissioners say store would not fit into efforts to revitalize the downtown area. Some merchants call it better than nothing. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Gifts of Old Goods Take on a New Life at Schools By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
All They're Quacked Up to Be : Hockey: It has been a mighty marketing effort for for the Mighty Ducks. By John Horn, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYDER CUP : Intensity Cuts Through Fog at the Belfry : Golf: Europe leads the U.S., 4-3, but the final foursome is even after 17 holes when finish is postponed because of darkness. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Workers Would Punch \o7 Out \f7 the Clock By Mal Florence
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Appoints New Spokesman By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / BILL PLASCHKE : A Chilling Look Behind the Scenes By Bill Plaschke
Quick Kicks
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Bye Week Comes at a Good Time By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Matt Bahr Is Now the Eagles' Kicker Associated Press
U.S. Takes Davis Cup Lead Over Bahamas From Staff and Wire Reports
WOMEN'S GOLF / LPGA AT SAN DIEGO : Monaghan Is Pleased by Omen By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : McGovern Takes Advantage of Mistakes From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jays Close In on Title From Associated Press
Despite Win Over Angels, Royals Are Out of Race From Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report : Around The Majors Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gott's Bum Shoulder a Real Bummer By Maryann Hudson
Astacio Goes the Distance Again, 6-3 : Dodgers: He defeats the Astros' Kile to earn his team-leading 14th victory. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants' Clark Reduces Braves' Lead to 1 1/2 From Associated Press
CS Northridge Returns to Face Sonoma State By Theresa Smith Munoz
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : The Pretenders Have Become the Contenders By Dan Hafner
Kickoff Return Helps Loyola Win, 31-14 By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fountain Valley Collects on Debt, Stuns Irvine, 28-21 By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joyner is Jumbo-Sized Hero in Esperanza's 7-3 Victory By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rechner's Catches Pace Trabuco Hills : Nonleague: Mustang grabs three touchdown passes, two interceptions as Villa Park falls, 28-21. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fumble Costly to Costa Mesa : Rally fails: Late Mustang miscue allows Los Amigos to regain lead and win, 28-24. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valencia First Rolls Up Socks, Then Rolls to Another Shutout By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tandem of Lynch, Cherrington Pace Santa Ana Valley, 30-14 By Dale Ruhe, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corona del Mar's Offense Arrives, Proves It Can Handle Success By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Completion Gets Best of Tustin By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Williams' Fourth-Down Dash Against Chaminade Seals Crespi Victory By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Puts Run Back in the Run-and-Shoot By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Runs Out on Antelope Valley Upset Bid By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith, Van Buren Work Their Magic : High school football: Newbury Park seniors team for three touchdowns in 43-28 victory over Buena. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Passing On to a New Role : After Leading Winning Rally, Gutierrez to Make His First Start for San Diego State By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern California Christian Gets Jump on Francis Parker By Heather Stevens
Stump Rushes for 184 Yards as Brethren Christian Rolls By Mike Wojciechowski
Catch of the Day Sparks Mission Viejo Over Rancho Alamitos By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Rio Mesa Narrowly Avoids Being Upset
MOTOR SPORTS / VINCE KOWALICK : Saugus Engineering Train Racing Special By Vince Kowalick
Laguna Hills Holds Off Garden Grove for Victory By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Clemente's Newman Leads Rout of Santiago
La Serna Scores 17 Points in 5-Minute Span to Win By Russ Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
With Fitzgerald, Valley Is Armed and Dangerous
Reserve Power Gets La Mirada Past Century By Jason Hill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Servite Scores but Still Short of Winning By Jon Clifford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Beach Drops Long Beach Wilson for Loss By Ken Hill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Loyola Defeats CSUN in Volleyball
Strong Defensive Effort Helps Katella Sack Orange By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sunny Hills Easily Defeats Team From Canada By Eric Maddy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big First-Half Plays Help Savanna Beat Cypress By Scott Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salsa's Paulinho Is Honored as League's Most Valuable Player
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Gets Goals From Three Players in Soccer Victory
King Wins 25-Lap Speedway Feature
PREP ROUNDUP : Irvine Swamps Los Alamitos in Water Polo
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Santa Clara Knocks Off No. 3 Titans in Soccer
TONIGHT'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Bladow Hopes to Score for Rancho Santiago By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oiler Fans Howling at Their Old Moon : Football: Quarterback's recent performance a subject of concern going into Sunday's game against the Rams. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Odyssey : Israeli Gilad Landau Stands Out as Grambling's Standout Kicker By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
USC Running Backs Face Difficult Task : College football: Washington State's defense has given up an average of only 73.3 yards on the ground this season. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sixth Defensive Back May Hold Key for UCLA By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : End Came Too Late for Ryan By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prost, 38, Announces Retirement : Auto racing: Closing in on his fourth Formula One championship, the driver decides to go out on top at end of the season. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Brett to Join Royals' Front Office By Bob Nightengale
Greminger Gets OK After Tests for Pains in His Chest By Vince Kowalick Vince Kowalick..Bd: Times Staff Writer
Colorado's Mitchell Might Be Out of Path of the Hurricanes By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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