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What happened on October 18, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. Art Review : 'Music' Achieves Harmony With Setting By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Modernism Runs Amok in Long Beach : Opera: Michael Milenski's imaginative company opens season with strange pairing of 'Dido and Aeneas' and 'Riders to the Sea.' By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : A Burning 'Passion' for Ancient Art : The Getty Snares the First Public Display of One of the World's Best Private Collections By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Theater Review : Salieri Helps Undermine 'Amadeus' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : Nova Reveals 'Wild Child's' Chilling, Disturbing Secrets By Joel Greenberg
VIDEO & TV Record Orders: Nine days before it hits the... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
UC Irvine associate art professor Pat Ward Williams was...
KOCE Channel 50 has been awarded a $350,044 grant from the...
MUSIC REVIEW : Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Ben-Dor By Josef Woodard
TV REVIEWS : 'School Colors': Racism Gone Amok? By Robert Koehler
At 22, an Actress Who Already Has Strength of Character By Anne Bergman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Standing Up for Something Positive on TV : Television: On ABC's 'Me and the Boys,' comedian Steve Harvey turns what could be a formulaic sitcom setup into a positive role model for African Americans. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Weekend Box Office : 'Fiction' Outdraws 'The Specialist' By Robert W. Welkos
Will Rogers to Be 'Masters' Subject
Comedy Notes : Saturday Afternoon Funnies By Glenn Doggrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muckenthaler Center Faces Vote Today on Privatization By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pacific Changes Its Schools Program By Chris Pasles
Art Mirrors Life in Japan Today Film Fest's 'Minbo' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
BODY WATCH : A Subject Some Women Prefer to Ignore Compiled by C.A. Wedlan from wire service reports
BODY WATCH : 'Cooking' With a Touch of Vision and a Dash of Imagination
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Story of Literary Dreams and Revenge : THE DEVIL'S OWN WORK \o7 by Alan Judd\f7 ; Knopf $17, 115 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In the Danger Zone : Richard Preston Was Born to Tell the True Story of a Deadly Virus Outbreak By D.T. Max, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE SPRING COLLECTIONS / PARIS : Retro Revue By Debra Gendel / Times Fashion Editor
How Best to Tackle Weight Problem? : Lifestyles: Those extra pounds we're carrying weigh heavy on the minds of experts. But they can't agree on how to get us to improve our health. By Leslie Knowlton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BODY WATCH : CANCER : It's Still a Frightening Disease, but Clear Gains Are Being Made By Shari Roan
BODY WATCH : Wanna Get Fit? Try Getting Lucky : Lucky Vanous, the Hunk From the Diet Coke Ads, Is Turning His Talents (and His Pecs) to a Workout Video By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Search of Hip Hangouts By Debra Gendel, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
R S V P : Gala Conducted With Poise, Aplomb By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Control By Leslie Knowlton
Street Scenes : Artworks by the Homeless Find a Special Place in Charlie Colin's Heart By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : High-Energy Trip in High-Tech World : ALOHA \o7 by Mark Christensen\f7 ; Simon & Schuster $21, 287 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Autographs
Arianna Huffington
Roots of Homelessness
Sexual Effects of Pollution
Subway Rail Tunnels
Prop. 186 'Unknowns'
More on Chabad
Dress Code Support
LOCAL ELECTIONS / 37th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Foe's Indictment Spurs Libertarian : With Democratic Rep. Walter Tucker accused of taking bribes, lone challenger Guy Wilson sees a chance to make a mark. But political experts say the incumbent need not worry. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Library
PUBLIC PRESSURE: Health experts Monday joined a growing... By Fred Alvarez
OPEN SEASON: The gates of the Audubon Society's Starr... By Jeff Bean and Jerry Hicks and Frank Messina
SOUP'S ON: Rabbi Jim Kaufman blessed a new mezuza at the... By Jon D. Markman
Bangladesh Ferry Disaster \o7 Reuters\f7
Paul R. Picard; Producer of 'Dukes of Hazzard'
George W. Robbins; Former Graduate School Dean at UCLA
Barton A. Cummings; Advertising Executive
Helen Northmore Jones; Prominent Fund-Raiser
E. John Lewis; Co-Founder of Pacifica Network
Herbert V. Muchnic; Orthodontist, Scientist
NEWS ANALYSIS : Lawyer Matchups Shape Tenor of Simpson Trial By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Germany: a Wave of 'Ostalgia' : Those from the east are looking back fondly, even on the hard times under the Communists. They're even taking pride in driving their clunky Trabants. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Read Her Lips: Anti-Tax Activist Says 'I Was Wrong' : Finances: Covina councilwoman won office with stand against utility tax. She says harsh reality forced flip-flop. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Race Sets Record at $27 Million and Rising : Campaign: Huffington has outspent Feinstein nearly 2 to 1 in costliest congressional contest, records show. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and Russia Exchange Barbs Over Iraq at U.N. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Causes of Similar 737 Jet Crashes Still a Mystery By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aristide Mobbed by Admirers, Takes Refuge By Kenneth Freed and Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Israel, Jordan OK Draft Peace Treaty : Mideast: Preliminary accord settles border disputes, provides for two nations to share water. It marks the Jewish state's second such pact with an Arab neighbor. By Michael Parks and Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Prisons No Panacea for Ills of Rural California : Corrections: They bring jobs, but also more demand for government services. Still, many places want one. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Disclosure of Rape Could Be a Key Moment : Impact of Brown's revelation about her daughter remains uncertain, analysts say. Candidate's campaign provides an account that seems at odds with what was said during the debate. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / PROPOSITION 188 : Tobacco Industry Gives Opponents Silent Treatment : Those seeking to eliminate local smoking bans have turned down most debates. They say they are running a 'cerebral' campaign; others say they're hiding. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court to Hear L.A. Test Case of Racketeering Law : Appeals: Issue is whether drug runner's investment in gold mine falls under RICO statute. Lower court said no; Justice Department says yes. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return to Reality : Laguna Beach's Spider Lady Emerges From 21-Year Schizophrenic Odyssey By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angolan Government, Rebels Reach Accord \o7 Associated Press\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Kohl's Real Challenge Comes After Election Win : Germany: With slight 10-seat advantage in Parliament, he faces an uphill battle against a toughened opposition. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., N. Korea Reportedly Reach Draft Accord \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
POLITICS : Power vs. Change: the Dimension of Foley's Campaign Ordeal : House Speaker's reelection bid is deemed a tossup. His GOP foe, aided by conservative groups, capitalizes on dissatisfaction with Congress. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaza Militants Demand Arafat Free Detainees : Mideast: In third day of protests, Hamas threatens bloodshed unless all activists are released. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
For Jordanians, Treaty Means an Opportunity to Plan for the Future : Reaction: Citizens in the capital say they want peace, prosperity. Their king is counting on those hopes to bolster his decision. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Queen Elizabeth Makes Historic Visit to Russia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Firm Reaps Profit From Desolate Prison Site : Real estate: Company, aided by former corrections official, bought pesticide-tainted land near Coalinga for $374 an acre and sold it to state for $3,500 an acre. Business partner calls deal a fair one. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Has Contingency Plan to Protect Kuwait : Military: Strategy would rely mainly on air strikes to repel invaders. It stops short of giving U.S. troops offensive power. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Scorecard
Must Keep Children Away From Crime, Clinton Says By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contractors Charging U.S. for Concerts and Tennis, Probe Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hunter Is Missing as Snows Strike Colorado; 11 Others Are Rescued \o7 Reuters\f7
Bigger Doses of Heart Drug Perilous, 2 Studies Report : Medicine: Just slight increases of heparin double risk of severe strokes, researchers say. But the FDA contends it is generally safe. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
South Texas Floods Kill 6, Force Thousands to Flee : Disaster: Storm system dumps up to 20 inches of rain in Houston area. Others are missing after being swept away in floodwaters. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Judge Excuses Simpson Juror No. 32 From Case : Courts: The Pasadena woman sought dismissal because of 'undue attention' over number that matched the one the defendant wore as a football player. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Financial Questions Worsen NAACP Problems : Funding: The latest troubles stem from charges that its board chairman cheated on expenses. He denies the allegations and calls for an audit. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Clears Way for Jailing of Operation Rescue Founder \o7 Associated Press\f7
O.C. Democrats' 'BeatBob' Died Trying, but Spirit Lives By Gebe Martinez, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Subway Proposal Wins Key Recommendation : Transit: The L.A. Transportation Department rejects the choice of an elevated train across the Valley. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emir of Qatar's Relative Robbed of Her Jewels \o7 Reuters\f7
Parents, Alumni Defend Accused O.C. Principal By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Plunges Off Cliff; 7 Die \o7 Reuters\f7
Female Prisoners Pardoned in Sudan \o7 Reuters\f7
Farber Communications Director Prince Abruptly Quits Campaign
Suit Alleges Sexual Abuse by O.C. Priests By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAIN AS PART OF THE GAME : Players Must Take Agony With Ecstasy By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just What Doctor Ordered : Modern Medicine Has Come a Long Way in Helping Athletes Recover By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei at Heart of Issue By Chris Foster
Spotlight
Adalberto Sanchez Capistrano Valley, Senior Cross-country...
Faye DeVera Villa Park, Sophomore Tennis/Singles DeVera...
Notebook : Santa Ana Valley Game Is Subject of Protest By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BILBAO : Basque Ballot Test
ST. PETERSBURG : A Queen in Russia
MOSCOW : Ex-Soviets Convene
MANILA : Back to the Philippines
Culture : Egypt's Sleeping Beauty Revived After 3,200 Years : Restoring the tomb of Queen Nefertari raises profound issues of art and history. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : China Frets Over Inflation : Leaders trumpet their concern but seem powerless to halt the rising prices. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Turkey's Foreign Minister Looks to Neighbors First : Mumtaz Soysal may reorient a country delicately balanced between the West and nations such as Iraq. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Market Scene : German Bookworms Bow to New Media : CD-ROMs and other computer technology claim a major role at Frankfurt's annual book fair. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing Business : Canada Makes Waves With Fishing Restrictions : Faced with falling catches, officials seize foreign vessels in international waters and lobby for quotas to preserve turbot and other species. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Fugitives in Mexico Take to the Airwaves : Viewers are riveted to the screen as high-profile suspects turn themselves in. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Bhutto Falls Short of Promise : Pakistan's premier gets a second chance. But social strife, corruption and in-fighting are flourishing. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : Digging Into the Past : Recanted testimony about a child's execution in WWII Ukraine causes a furor and reopens controversy over Soviet-era evidence. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Market Focus : Builders See No Ceiling on Exporting to Japan : It's the most lucrative housing market in the world, with 1.6 million starts a year. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Inventories Up 1% in August Despite Fastest Sales in 7 1/2 Years From Associated Press
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Government Takes Aim at GM Pickups : Autos: The 1973-87 C-K trucks are found to pose an 'unreasonable risk.' Company vows a fight in court. From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Will Japanese Bend to Lew and Sid? By Alan Citron
COMPANY TOWN: SPOTLIGHT ON MCA : MCA, the Thriller : Tension High as Leaders Head Into Matsushita Meetings By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gensia Stock Falls by Half on Failure of Flagship Drug : Biotechnology: Hoped-for heart medication breakthrough fizzles, but the company is expected to survive. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dial C for Local Competition in Phone Market : Communications: Consumer choice is on the horizon as state regulators nationwide eliminate barriers to alternative providers. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Official: GE Selling Kidder to PaineWebber : Securities: The deal for $670 million in stock would free the conglomerate from what has been a financial quagmire. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Independent Drugstores Take Price-Fixing Case to Court From Associated Press
Apple Sharply Tops Analyst Projections With 4th-Quarter Figures From Times Wire Services
Mexico Opens Its Financial System to Foreign Companies From Reuters
Government Takes Aim at GM Pickups : Autos: It accuses company of knowingly producing trucks prone to fires in crashes. Company vows court fight. By Warren Brown, WASHINGTON POST
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Karcher to Pitch Again for Carl's Jr. : Fast food: Founder and former chairman will return to role in TV ads as part of a revamped marketing effort. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Markets : Dollar Dives Against Mark; Stocks Mixed From Times Wire Services
Loan Income Pushes First Interstate's Profit Up 44% From Bloomberg Business News
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How Kidder Deal Affects You By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Charged in SBA Loan Application Fraud By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Warner Unit Appoints New Vice President
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Company Town
Company Town : Savoy, Fox Restructure Venture From Associated Press
Company Town : 'Money Train' Running on Time for Fall '95 Release By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micron Technology to Buy 89% Stake of PC Maker Zeos From Bloomberg Business News
Digital Theater Signs Contract With Carmike
Martin Lawrence to Issue Preferred Stock Privately
Premiere Will Sell Station to Shamrock
Petoseed Co. Acquires Dutch Seed Marketer
Ice Chalet to Reopen in Laurel Plaza Mall
Cherokee Plans to Enter 2nd Bankruptcy Filing
Amgen's Security Program Born of Experience : Biotechnology: The company thwarted two apparent plans to steal intellectual property. System relies on alert, loyal employees as well as technology. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TransWorld Bancorp Rebounds From Loss
A Burning Debate on Chimneys : It's Difficult to Get Easy Answers About the Hidden Damage By Ron Galperin
Micropolis Corp. Loses $10.9 Million for Quarter
Calnetics' 1st-Quarter Profit 56% Higher Than Last Year
On Assignment Has Improved Earnings
Summit Care Profits Jump by 30% to $1.62 Million
Pollution Research Reports $289,000 3rd-Quarter Loss
County Housing Market Is Showing Signs of a Rebound By Jack Searles
Patagonia Hopes to Teach Owners-to-Be a Lesson By Jack Searles
Briefly: By Jack Searles
3dbm Inc. Wins Contract for Navy Simulators By Jack Searles
Mark K. Mason was named executive vice president and chief...
Lockheed's F-16 Hits Export Targets : With U.S Air Force orders curtailed, the versatile warplane has found new customers abroad. But competitors have the same territory in their sights. By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Micropolis to Cooperate With Matsushita on Project
Classic Carl's? Karcher Back in Starring Role : Fast food: A year after his ouster and move to emphasis on price, the Anaheim-based chain reverses course to return its founder as TV pitchman and stress quality again. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Six Charged in Scheme to Falsify SBA Loan Papers : Banking: Former Westminster loan broker called center of plan that led to a rash of defaults totaling millions. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kraft Selling Its Budget Gourmet Unit to Heinz : Frozen food: Spokesman for buyer unsure of plans for Orange headquarters. He says acquisition will complement its Weight Watcher line. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL : Titan Stadium Concessions Area to Be Dedicated to Late Carl's Jr. Executive Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Pedaling Virtual Reality Biking : Fitness industry: Irvine firm's machine lets riders escape boredom without leaving the gym. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Action Suit Targets Abbey Acquisition
AST Research to Roll Out New Computer Line : Technology: The consumer-oriented multimedia PCs are competitively priced but late to the marketplace. By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Restaurants And Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Restaurants And Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Restaurants And Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Restaurants And Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
PacifiCare Health Systems Inc.: The HMO said Monday that...
Trinity Biotech: The company said Monday that its merger...
Downey S&L Profits Down 26%
ICU Medical: The San Clemente maker of medical products...
Rainbow Technologies to Acquire Torrance Data Security Supplier
Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana semiconductor company...
Odetics Inc.: The Anaheim supplier of data and video...
Ropak Corp.: The plastics manufacturer said Monday that it...
Pacific Gulf Properties Inc.: The Newport Beach real...
Standard Pacific Corp.: The Costa Mesa-based home builder...
She's a Mother of 5, a Sculptor, a Lumber Baron : Business: Josephine Baker parlayed $3,000 in savings into a $2-million operation dealing in Southern yellow pine. By Jerry Nachtigal, ASSOCIATED PRESS
O.C. Home Sales Jump Nearly 13% in 3rd Quarter By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town By James Bates
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Observatory Traces Last Year of Comet By Nona Yates
Everyone in L.A. has a business card . . . "Even the... By Steve Harvey
Alone on an Island By Al Martinez
Obituaries
Guns Are Not Us : Two top firms say they'll stop ordering realistic toy firearms
Tony Miller for Secretary of State
Peace and the Flow of Water : Israel, Jordan prepare for an era of cooperation
HEALTH-CARE WATCH : Cutting the Costs
Numbers Belie Toughness on Crime : Governor's race: We have more prisoners under Wilson but also more victims than in Jerry Brown's tenure. By Vincent Schiraldi, \o7 Vincent Schiraldi is executive director of the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, a private, nonprofit public-policy organization based in San Francisco. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON MIDEAST PEACE : Dashed Expectations Breed Anger : Israeli obstruction of tangible benefits makes the containment of Palestinian radicals ever more difficult. By Daoud Kuttab, \o7 Daoud Kuttab is a Palestinian journalist and the president of the Jerusalem Film Institute. \f7
Chronicle of a Presidency Foretold : Domestically, indecisiveness and failed promises; abroad, no clear goals or firm stands. By Zygmunt Nagorski, \o7 Zygmunt Nagorski is president of the Center for International Leadership and a former program director of the Council on Foreign Relations. \f7
Common Cause Should Turn to Grass Roots : Campaign-spending reform has less chance in the next Congress, but the electorate can be energized. By Mickey Edwards, \o7 Mickey Edwards, chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee before leaving Congress in 1992, is teaching at the John F. Kennedy School of Government and writing a column. and \f7
Deaths Haunt a Highway : Fatal Crash on Route 126 Prompts Local Officials to Again Press Statefor Concrete Barriers By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Report Says SCAT Should Scoot If Operating Expenses Aren't Cut : Transportation: City is urged to start own bus system or hire a private firm if South Coast Area Transit fails to reduce its budget. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales Still Strong Despite a Seasonal Lag : Housing: Report says the county's housing market in September showed a 9.3% improvement over the previous year. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Improperly Got Merit Raises, County Attorney Says By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / PROP. 187 : Officials See Health Risks in Measure By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Amendment Targets Certain Magazines By J.E. Mitchell
VENTURA : City OKs 1st Steps Toward River Trail By Constance Sommer
NYELAND ACRES : Trailer Park Blaze Leaves 12 Homeless By Greg Rippee
Fees for Services to Be Considered By Julie Fields
PORT HUENEME : Firm Hired to Fight Navy Base Closings By J.E. Mitchell
Bank Shows a Profit for 1st Time in Year By Mary F. Pols
THOUSAND OAKS : Passenger Injured in Dune Buggy Accident By Greg Rippee
Entrepreneur Shows Marine Center Sketches to Council By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Window-Prying Burglar Sought By Greg Rippee
SIMI VALLEY : Search to Start for New Festival Site By Sara Catania
NEWBURY PARK : Judge Reneges on Probation Promise By Dwayne Bray
Board Braces for Hot Session on Dress Code and Bus Fees : Simi Valley: Trustees will vote on whether to lower the new $300 transportation charge and discuss Valley View's ban on some T-shirts. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Simi Valley OKs Funds for New Phone System : Communications: Failure of service during quake prompted approval of $450,000 network and backup generator. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Castaic Gets Waiver on School Bonds By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Drive for Museum Is Catching Fire : History: If fund-raising campaign succeeds, firetrucks, uniforms and more would be displayed in old Station 33. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Colleges May Offer Early Retirement By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trouble Fitting In : Youth: Phoenix Academy drug-rehabilitation program hopes to expand, but some neighbors say added security would be a better idea. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CANOGA PARK : Immigration Is the Theme for School Musical By Maki Becker
GLENDALE : Council Meetings May Air on Cable By Steve Ryfle
Making A Difference in Your Community : Brain Injured: Many Needs, Few Resources By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : New Agency Might Target Red Tape By Steve Ryfle
CHATSWORTH : Beetles, Squirrels Pestering Oak Trees By Tim May
WOODLAND HILLS : Homeowners Group President to Resign By Frank Manning
Puppets Dangle Fruits of Peace in Front of Kids By Antonio Olivo
SYLMAR : Burglar Bypasses Realtors' Lockboxes By Jeff Schnaufer
CSUN to Test Voting by Tone Telephone By Maki Becker
SUNLAND : Police Vow to Patrol Tujunga Wash Ponds By Hugo Martin
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : Debate Scheduled on Immigration Measure By Tim May
Airport Terminal Getting Some Color By Ed Bond
Ordonez to Head Postal Service Area By Frank Manning
Residents Decry Plan for Septic Dump Site : Environment: North Valley homeowners offer city officials a petition of protest. They fear stench, health hazards, decline in property values. By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense in Child-Murder Case Seeks Suppression of Evidence By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Sentences Embezzler to 33 Months
Upholsterer Slain in Shop; Area's 3rd Recent Killing
Man Arrested in Fatal Pacoima Shooting
Valley Interview : Mission College Closer to Its Niche at 20th Birthday, Leader Says By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early-Morning Fire Guts Japanese Restaurant
Meetings Will Address Quake Damage
2nd Man Pleads Guilty in Restaurant Killing By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Checking It Out : Chess Whiz and Mate Introduce Ancient Game to the Video Generation, and Surprise!They're Not Bored By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trick or Treat Without O.J., Browns Urge : Halloween: The slain woman's family says masks, wigs are in 'extremely bad taste.' Most costume stores turn a deaf ear. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Alleges Rat in Diet Pepsi Can Made Woman Ill : Courts: Mexican teacher says the tainted drink was bought in Buena Park. Soft-drink maker calls the scenario improbable. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fast Times Turn Deadly in Village Tragedy : Accident: Silverado Canyon resident killed, two others injured when friend racing on narrow road swerves into them. Both drivers are jailed. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente Arson Probe Focuses on Marine : Crime: Investigators say a car like his was seen leaving the site of a brush fire. A rifle loaded with tracer bullets was found in his vehicle, reports say. The blaze consumed more than 100 acres of brush. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev's New Mission : Former Soviet Leader Brings Environmental Message to Hollywood By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music to the Ears : A Stradivarius Lost for 27 Years Resurfaces, but Who Owns It? By Eric Malnic and Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Officers Guilty in Gunplay on Freeway : Courts: Pair are convicted of gross negligence, the lesser of three counts. Juror says CHP officer was not convincing when he testified that off-duty policemen fired at him. By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some See New Activism in Huge March : Protest: Leaders of Sunday's demonstration against Prop. 187 predict surge of political energy among Latinos. The measure's backers call the event a display of Mexican nationalism that bolsters their case. By Robert J. Lopez and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HACIENDA HEIGHTS : Detectives Seek Suspect in Break-Ins, Assaults
STANTON : City Revises Powers of Manager By Tom Ragan
Irvine By Russ Loar
LOS ANGELES : U.S. Won't Fight Ruling Reinstating Gay Navy Man
College District, Union Near Pact on Early Retirement Offer By John Chandler
IRVINE : UCI Science Confab for Minority Students By Alicia Di Rado
COSTA MESA : Forum for Council Candidates Planned By Tom Ragan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Library to Open in Spring at School By Debra Cano
AGOURA HILLS : Ex-Petroleum Firm Official Sentenced in Embezzlement
WALNUT PARK : Oriental Fruit Flies Found; Bait to Be Put Out Today
LOS ANGELES : $382,000 in Grants Given by Athletic Foundation
Update
IRVINE : City Waives Shelter Building Permit Fees By Russ Loar
COSTA MESA : Police Will Enforce Anti-Scavenging Law By Tom Ragan
NEWPORT BEACH : Hospital Dedicates Land for City Park By Holly J. Wagner
GARDEN GROVE : Colson: Fight Crime With 'Moral Rejuvenation' By Nancy Hsu
Countywide : 'GayRadio' Variety Program to Return By Alan Eyerly
FULLERTON : Message of Staged Lesson: Friends Must Act the Part By Mimi Ko
Orange County Almanac
MISSION VIEJO : Gaining Respect for the Disabled By Lynn Franey
Bus and Blue Line Fare Increases Kept on Hold : Transit: Federal judge again prohibits hikes and retains monthly passes pending MTA's appeal to 9th Circuit Court. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Panel Gives Valley Subway Concept a Boost : Transit: Mayor has said he will consider recommendation before he votes next week as an MTA director. Monorail supporter says it 'ignored the will of the public.' By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana : School Survey Finds Safety, Racial Concerns By Jon Nalick
TUSTIN : Two Chances to Hear School Board Hopefuls By Bert Eljera
TUSTIN : Recreation Program for Schools Considered By Bert Eljera
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Hart Leads the Pack in Campaign Funds By Jeff Bean
YORBA LINDA : City to Weigh Proposal to Stifle Train Whistle By Danielle A. Fouquette
Magic Still Coming to Laguna, Despite Political Flap : Politics: Controversy erupts after flyers link visit to fund-raiser for council candidate Mel Owens, but Johnson will still speak to high school students. By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana OKs Tunnel to County Jail From New City Unit : Justice: Some fear opening door for county inmates to be held in city cells. Supervisors take up issue today. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial of 4th Man in Spearing Death of 17-Year-Old Begins : Courts: Prosecutor calls it a case of group responsibility, while defense says it's about 'guilt by association.' By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Hails Efforts of Legal Immigrants : Politics: In a speech before Asian American group, he says providing public services to those who break the law to enter the U.S. 'is an insult' to new citizens. By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shipyard Worker Falls to His Death From Scaffolding
Santa Ana Declines to Take a Stand on Proposition 187 : Illegal immigration: Residents ask the City Council to denounce the state initiative. Councilman Moreno's motion to oppose it dies for lack of a second. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Receives Grant for Campus Rewards Program By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brea Programs Get $41,600 in Grants
SPORTS
That Sideline Incident Was 'Just Talk' : Pro football: Raider Coach Art Shell tries to downplay his argument with Jeff Hostetler as merely part of the game. Quarterback says he has 'no regrets.' From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Orioles Were Wise Not to Recycle This Time By John Steadman, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Angel reliever Ken Patterson and catcher Andy Allanson... From Staff and Wire Reports
Plea Deal for Cooper Accepted By Scott Howard-cooper
Montana Beats Best of Elway : Pro football: After Bronco quarterback puts team ahead, Chief star wins game, 31-28, with a touchdown pass with eight seconds left. From Associated Press
Hostetler: No Regrets After Shell Dispute : Raiders: Quarterback defends his decision to change plays, leading to heated sideline argument with coach, who downplays the incident. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everett Is Next Target for the Rams By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Rams Go, Bettis Must Stay By Jim Murray
Winning the Pooh : Former UCLA Standout Says He Finally Feels at Home in the NBA With Clippers By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Knows True Meaning of Success : Pro basketball: After nearly dying in a car crash 10 months ago, Sacramento's Hurley is happy simply to be playing in the NBA again. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Can't Stand the Heat? Get Off Gridiron By Mal Florence
Clippers' Spencer Skips Out By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Deal for Cooper Accepted By Scott Howard-cooper
LAKERS' UPDATE : Extension Is Sought by Threatt By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Bettman Hopes Missed Checks Will Melt the Players' Resolve
NHL Sides Are Talking, Sort Of : Hockey: Management, players are quick to give their opinions, but still are not negotiating. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Daily Report : Raiders By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Broken Helmet Led to Giant Touchdown By Mike Reilley
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Redskins Give the Ball to Frerotte \o7 Associated Press\f7
If Bruins Have Star, It Must Be Schager : College football: UCLA punter is having a fine season, but he can't enjoy it while team loses. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football Daily Report : Across The Nation \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Rob Johnson Expected to Sit Out Again By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Stokes Probably Won't Be Ready By Jim Hodges
More Than a Game : Football: Ryan Phelps started at quarterback for Irvine Friday. His father, Lyle, probably won't live to see his son play next season. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Too Much Time Given to Montana : Pro football: He takes Chiefs 75 yards in final 1:29, his pass with eight seconds left good for 31-28 victory over Denver. From Associated Press
Trebelhorn (49-64) Is Fired by Cubs From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Broken Helmet Led to Giant Touchdown By Mike Reilley
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Parsons Succumbs to Shoulder Problem By Jason Reid
Ducks' Carnback Will Probably Play in Sweden During Lockout By Robyn Norwood
Again, Swearingen Gets Sinking Feeling By Steve Kresal
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : She Moves From Softball to Volleyball, With a Stopover for Track By John Weyler
At Last, Jordan Can Celebrate Victory Again By Eric Shepard
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