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What happened on October 18, 1995
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Trip to Discovery and Peace of Mind : NO ONE BUT US \o7 by Gregory Spatz\f7 ; Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill $17.95, 224 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Power of Suggestion : In Orange County and across the country, hypnotism is becoming less of a parlor trick and more of a recognized therapy technique, helping clients with everything from passing tests to enlarging breasts. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Could the Blame on Kids Be Misdirected? : Behavior: Advocates contend a new report is just another hit from teen bashers. Children, they say, emulate the adults around them. By Lynn Smith and Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Worst of Times--on the Record By Robin Abcarian
Seizing the Day : NOW Leader Tammy Bruce Has Done What O.J. Prosecutors Couldn't: Put Domestic Violence Upfront By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Children Shouldn't Be Weapons in Divorce War By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Nell Polish : TV, Stage Star Sparkles at Benefit That Raises $122,000 for St. Joseph Hospital By Kathryn Bold
It Was First-Rate All the Way By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For a Moment at Least, an America for Everyone By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Homework Helper : Janice Hubbard teaches kids how to succeed in middle school. Her most important lesson? That one's for the parents. By Susan Reimer, THE BALTIMORE SUN
LAPD Budget
Democrats
Criticism of Simpson Jury
Robert Finch
NRA Attack on Center Funding
GOP Donation
IN THE GREEN: When supporters of Interface Children... By Kenneth R. Weiss and Lynne Barnes
Study Says Ads Top Cause of Teen Smoking : Marketing: California youths tell researchers that peer pressure and family examples are not as influential. Tobacco industry spokesman attacks the findings. From Associated Press
Helen Vlachos; Greek Newspaper Publisher
Tom Lambert; Veteran Foreign Correspondent
Virginia Majewski; Violist for Glendale Symphony
John Walker; National Gallery Director Helped Build Collection From Times Staff and Wire Reports
David McLean; Veteran Actor in Western Films
Hyman Raskin; Active in Presidential Campaigns
Henry Roth; Wrote Acclaimed Novel
Senate Rejects Proposal to Endorse Term Limits From Times Wire Services
5th Child Dies From Injuries in Oakland Fire \o7 Associated Press\f7
Naval Academy Gives Drug Tests En Masse \o7 Associated Press\f7
Death Penalty Sought in Officer's Slaying By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge's Admonition Hits Home for 2 Jurors \o7 Associated Press\f7
City OKs Patrols to Halt Recycling Theft : Scavengers: L.A. police will look for those who take newspapers and other materials from curbside bins. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Jokes comparing the U.S. Postal Service... By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Jeanette Desantis
Council Packs House at Rare Valley Meeting By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : March Refocuses Debate on Roots of Racial Disparity By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
ITO MANIA: New on the bingo circuit: On two recent... By Jerry Hicks and Marcida Dodson and Greg Johnson
15-Year-Old Guilty, Faces Life for O.C. Murder By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massive Development Approved in South O.C. : Construction: Supervisors override meek opposition, allow 8,100 homes in the hills east of Mission Viejo. By Len Hall and David Reyes and Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lottery Contract Snafu Costs State Millions By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treasury to Scale Back on Borrowing to Avert Debt Crisis : Budget: Secretary Rubin calls on Congress to raise federal red-ink ceiling. Stopgap plan affects offerings of short-term T-bills and some government securities. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Nears OK on Cuts in Legal Immigration : Congress: Limits would be first in 71 years. Influx of newcomers equals records set in first years of century. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Dozen Injured by Bomb Blast in Paris Subway By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks Ponder Next Steps After Historic Rally By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Some Trial Devotees, Life After O.J. Is Humdrum : Psychology: 'There's a sadness, an emptiness,' says one. Others find their post-verdict days liberating. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : U.S. Forces in Japan on Defensive : Dollar's decline and easing of Cold War threat strain ties between sailors and port town's residents. Such tensions, and alleged rape of Okinawa girl, make many ask if America's military should go home. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Aides Press for Backing on Bosnia Force By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Chapter in Murder Mystery? : Slayings: Two detectives conclude that, as officials had earlier maintained, onetime intelligence operative killed his wife and children, then self. Victims' relative disagrees. By Katharine B. Lowrie and Tony Perry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Waiting for the Cavalry By Peter H. King
Judge Dismisses O.C. Suit Against Merrill Lynch : Bankruptcy: Ruling may be temporary setback for county, which has until next week to refile $2.4-billion claim. By Dexter Filkins and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Law Gives Police Broader Powers in Drug, Vice Arrests By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Veto of Birth Control Bill Attacked : Health: Activists call him a hypocrite for killing a requirement that insurers pay for contraceptives. He said it would hurt small businesses. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks Ponder Next Steps After Rally : March: Participants return home to face a vital question: How does one give concrete meaning to a symbolic event? The early answers, judging by response, are not simple ones. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Korean Infiltration Cited in Fatal Encounter : Asia: After South's forces kill accused agent from North, Washington and Seoul plan joint protest over incursion. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GEOLOGY : Experts Try to Alter East Coast's Quake Mind-Set By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: SANTA FE, N.M. : Lawman Besieged in Land of Disenchantment : Hired to reform the Police Department, Chief Don Grady is now under fire, and he says racism is partially to blame. By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
War on Drugs Goes to New Wavelengths : Narcotics: Customs inspectors use costly machine to X-ray suspect vehicles at Mexican border. But its success has been limited. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Missing, 15 Rescued in Sinking of Mexico Barge; Death Toll Now 5 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rohrabacher Assails Plan to Deploy Troops in Bosnia : Politics: Huntington Beach Republican calls the peacekeeping mission a 'bad idea' and promises a fight if Clinton sends a force without congressional approval. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia and the West Still at Odds Over Bosnia : Balkans: Contact Group differs on how to approach warring parties, but Moscow meeting may bolster Yeltsin's foreign minister. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Security Tightens at Andreotti Trial From Times Wire Reports
Mexican Sought in DEA Killing Caught in Italy \o7 Associated Press\f7
European Court Rejects Using Quotas to Hire and Promote Women From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Iranian Charged in Hijacking of Plane From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Woman, 120, Deemed Oldest Living Person From Times Wire Reports
Jury Selected in Race-Linked School Blaze From Associated Press
Youth on Bus Fires Gun, Kills Woman Waiting at Stop \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hospital Group Hits Senate GOP Medicare Plan From Associated Press
Black Man Falsely Accused in Boston Murder Sues Police \o7 Associated Press\f7
In Reversal, Dole Calls Return of Gays' Check a Mistake : Politics: He blames his campaign staff for sending back $1,000 given by Log Cabin Republicans. His 'flip-flop' draws criticism from all sides. By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal to Give Needy Surplus Food Floated \o7 Associated Press\f7
House Letter Urges Clinton to Appoint Panel on Race From Reuters
Suit Over March Count Threatened \o7 Associated Press\f7
Judge's Order Hits Home for 2 Jurors \o7 Associated Press\f7
Singer Trini Lopez Withdraws as Host of Golf Tournament \o7 Times staff and wire reports\f7
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Ads Blamed for Teen Smoking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : Death Penalty Sought in Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : 5th Child Dies in Apartment Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boy, 15, Convicted of Murder in Orange County From a Times Staff Writer
Gun 'Just Went Off,' Saldivar Says on Tape From Associated Press
NASA Schedules 7th Attempt to Launch Shuttle From Associated Press
Texas Parolee Jailed; D.A. Says He Killed for Thrills From Associated Press
Autopsy Links Car's Air Bag to Death of Boy, 5 From Associated Press
U.S. Agencies Back Using Uniform Rules of Force By George Lardner Jr., THE WASHINGTON POST
ENTERTAINMENT
PEOPLE WATCH Back in the Spotlight: Actor Christopher... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : Affirmation of Evolution in 'What Darwin Never Saw' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Bennett Tunes In to All-Star Audience at Hope Concert By Don Heckman
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Soul Asylum Gives Its All for Hollywood Palladium Crowd By Sandy Masuo
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : High-Decibel Punk From Viper's Outsiders By Steve Appleford
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Bobby Womack Drives His R&B Songs Home By Connie Johnson
MUSIC REVIEW : Kronos Kicks Off LACMA's Monday Series By Josef Woodard
FAMILY : 'Sleepy Hollow' Pacing Blunts Scary Tale By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Colorful 'Guys and Dolls' Puts On Some Slick Moves By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : In the Heat of 'Night of the Iguana' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Promising 'Grey Haven' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : UFO: Citings From the Past By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Million: If You Say It Enough Times . . . By Howard Rosenberg
The Mortals Behind Kombat : Creators Bask in Success as Arcade Hit Takes On a Life of Its Own By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Director Still Reaching 'Beyond the Clouds' : Movies: Despite a stroke in 1985, Michelangelo Antonioni persevered to complete the film that opens the AFI festival. By Charlotte Chandler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orchestrating Change : First Non-Russian to Head Bolshoi Symphony Pushes New Ideas, Programs By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : 'ER' Flattens 'Murder One'; NBC Moves Into First By Lee Margulies
BUSINESS
Salaries for Comedy Writers No Laughing Matter for Fox : TV: The network is paying $60 million to bring in sitcom teams. But some balk, saying these are 'not A-list talents.' By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Radio Revolution : At Least That's What Satellite Backers Hope By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roundup From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Technology Stocks Give Dow a Boost From Times Wire Services
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Small Thrift Banks on Success of On-Line Service : Financial: Kentucky savings and loan will be first to allow deposits and bill-paying via Internet. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Software Sales Stall Pushes O.C.'s TouchStone Stock Down : Computers: Shares in the Huntington Beach company fell 33% to $6 from $9 after an analyst scaled back her forecast for the quarter. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Food to Separate Real Estate Unit From Core Business : Spinoff: Analysts applaud move, saying Castle & Cooke operations have dragged down company's profit and stock price. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HMO Slapped With $1-Million Judgment in Cancer Case : Health care: Panel denounces Health Net's efforts to pressure doctor into reversing his support of treatment. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tech Firms Announce Big Quarterly Profits : Earnings: Results drive rally in stocks. Even IBM shares surge, despite disappointing report. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salaries for Comedy Writers No Laughing Matter at Fox : TV: The studio is paying $60 million to bring in sitcom teams. But some balk, saying these are 'not A-list talents.' By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offer's Rejection Leaves Disney, Unions Pondering Options : Bargaining: Margin of rank-and-file's vote signaled displeasure, while falling short of authorizing a strike. By Dan Margolis and Don Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Maytag Plans Dishwasher Safety Checks From Associated Press
Fed Would Aid Japanese Banks in U.S. if Crisis Arose : Finance: Congressman says Washington has assured Tokyo that funds would be provided in exchange for T-notes. From The Washington Post
Fed Report Adds to Signs of Recovery : Economy: Despite September decline in industrial output, improvement from stagnant spring continues. From Reuters
ROUNDUP : Wells Fargo 3rd-Quarter Net Jumps 20% to $261 Million From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Profit Up 16% to $642 Million : Autos: The surprise showing in typically slow third quarter is attributed to cost cutting in its North American operations. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Labor \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Arco Bows Out of Bidding for Irish Oil Firm From Reuters
Singapore Says Barings Is Ultimately to Blame in Fiasco From Associated Press
Jacoby Sues Meyers to End Partnership : Lawyers: The suit alleges mismanagement of their law firm, the pioneering chain of low-cost, storefront offices. From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Tech Shares Lead Market Higher From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Savers Switching Out of CDs Make Way for a Bull Run By Tom Petruno
THE CUTTING EDGE / INTERNET ACCESS : Refinements Take Netscape to New Frontier By Daniel Akst
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : 6 Papers Launch On-Line Help-Wanted Classifieds : Advertising: With 23,000 entries, employment service initially will be free to job-seekers. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Few Missing Pages in PowerBook Evolution By Richard O'Reilly
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Tustin Firm Joins Attack on Cancer By Kathleen Wiegner
O.C. Boosters Reach Out to Europe : Investments: A promotional team hopes 10-day tour will broaden county's biomedical sector. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Company Picks New President By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broker Settles Suit in Pyramid Scheme Case By James S. Granelli
LeBow Quits Post With MAI Systems
Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove-based...
Liberty National Bank: The Huntington Beach bank said... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taco Bell Sales Up for 3rd Quarter, but Profits Decrease Again By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nona Morelli's II Inc.: The Irvine leisure and... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine National Bank: The Irvine bank reported net income... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc.: The Irvine company... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of precision... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alliance Imaging Inc.: The Orange provider of diagnostic... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey Financial Corp.: The Newport Beach company, whose... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange National Bancorp: The Orange-based parent company... By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm's Fungus Does the Dirty Work : Agriculture: Pesticide Mycotrol does not harm crops, beneficial insects, animals or people. But its developer has no means to mass-produce it. By Tom Laceky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penske Turns to Kmart Service Centers : Transportation: The corporate leader adds the discount chain's 800 shops to his $5-billion empire. Can he turn this ailing company around too? From Bloomberg Business News
Silly Warning Labels Are Sign of Increased Corporate Worry : Liability: New awareness of big-money judgments has companies going out of their way to forestall lawsuits. By Richard Lorant, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Many On-Line Users Not All That Hooked on Cyberspace : Computers: Survey finds that no single Internet feature, except e-mail, is used with any regularity. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION By Adam S. Bauman
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Logic Is a Stranger to Tax-Cutting Plans : Congress may be courting an explosion of national debt
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NATIONAL MOOD : Economic Justice Dies a Slow Death : A 20-year decline in the living standards of the American majority has led to our country's present turmoil. By Richard N. Goodwin, \o7 As special assistant to President Johnson, Richard N. Goodwin was a principal architect of the Great Society. \f7
Stop Spouse Abuse in Its Infancy : From the cradle on, the daughter who is valued for more than her looks is less likely to suffer in dependence on a man. By Lydia A. Nayo, \o7 Lydia A. Nayo is an associate professor at Loyola Law School\f7
A Powerful Message for White America : The march: Participants were wiser than commentators who focus on would-be leaders and lose sight of the story. By Virginia I. Postrel, \o7 Virginia I. Postrel is editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine\f7
City Takes First Step Toward Gun Ban : Crime: West Hollywood will draft law prohibiting sale of 'Saturday night specials.' Others may follow suit. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Promising Choice for 'Border Czar' : Bersin brings a fine record to a new post created to confront tough problems
Cabin Fervor : Flight Home From Washington March Is Buoyed by Enthusiasm, Commitment By Edward J. Boyer and John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Witness Ends Testimony in Tucker Trial : Court: Businessman John Macardican is a key in government's case. He leaves stand having taken some lumps from defense. By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Engineer Pleads Guilty to Selling Defense Secrets : Court: The former aerospace worker tried to sell documents to undercover FBI agent. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Ship Commissioning to Be Port of Hueneme's 1st By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Finalists Interview for Chancellor's Job at College District By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Official Vows Crackdown on County Doctors : Inquiry: Firings are pledged after Board of Supervisors attacks handling of moonlighting charges. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Agrees to Build Schools in Massive Plan : Education: Newhall Land & Farming Co. will build six elementary campuses worth $70 million in area slated for two projects. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Burns 1,100 Acres of Brush North of Piru : Arson: Officials expect to bring the flames under control by this morning. An incendiary device has been found. By Miguel Bustillo and Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Tuffree : Courts: They told the grand jury that the suspect in the slaying of a Simi Valley officer had a longstanding grudge against police after a raid on his home in 1992. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Denies Engaging in Sex Acts With Teen By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girl's Death Torments Her Father : Tragedy: He says he struck her as discipline, but not hard. She ran away and, two days later, gang gunfire killed her. By Maki Becker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Teachers Say Funds Should Buy Supplies By Catherine Saillant
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Where dilemmas are aired and unsung heroes and resiliency arecelebrated. : The Beat
OXNARD : 100 Evacuated After Break in Gas Line By Stephanie Brommer
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Where dilemmas are aired and unsung heroes and resiliency arecelebrated. : Fountain of Youth : Newspaper written by L.A. County students offers an 'unrestricted voice' for teen-agers. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Where dilemmas are aired and unsung heroes and resiliency arecelebrated. : Bury and Forget By Robert A. Jones
MOORPARK : Council to Consider Filling Vacant Post By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Deputies Bring Traffic Safety Course to Kids By Lisa M. Bowman
MOORPARK : Guidelines for School Prayer Proposed By Scott Hadly
CAMARILLO : Council to Consider New Water Tank Site By Nick Green
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Where dilemmas are aired and unsung heroes and resiliency are celebrated.
Head of Task Force on Aging to Speak By Linda Friedlieb
2 Indicted on Bank Robbery Charges By Stephanie Brommer
Walk to Benefit AIDS, HIV Patients By Fred Alvarez
'Businessman Bandit' Foiled on Try No. 10 By Stephanie Brommer
Van Nuys Man Is Sought in Slaying : Crime: Glen Rogers, charged with strangling woman and setting her afire, is also wanted for questioning in Ohio man's death. By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Committee to Tour Emergency Center By Linda Friedlieb
The Fight Against Crime Notes from the Front : Rewards for Crime Tips Rarely Help By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Food Firm Admits Switching Products in School Lunches : Fraud: Kold Kist operators plead guilty to substituting inferior ingredients in scam that cost district $1 million. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
North Hollywood : Police Say Speed May Have Figured in Death By Julie Tamaki
Sylmar : College to Hold Career Fair Today By Tim May
Van Nuys : SuperScoopers Pass First Fire Season Test By Kate Folmar
Woodland Hills : Pierce College Offers Free HIV Testing By Kate Folmar
Panorama City : Residents Debate Wal-Mart Proposal By Tim May
Attorney Funds for Hospital Case Rise By Eric Wahlgren
Mezzaluna Under Fire, Owner Says
North Hollywood : Woman, 74, Found Stabbed to Death By Julie Tamaki
Angeles Forest : 400 Marijuana Plants Seized at 'Plantation' By Nicholas Riccardi
Car Confusion Forces Feuer to Shift Gears for Trip Home By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. OKs Police Crackdown on Thefts of Recyclables By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Endorsements Draw Criticism By Carlos V. Lozano
Consulate to Accept Donations for Victims of Mexico Quake
Woman, 71, Killed When Hit by Car in Crosswalk
Appeals Court Upholds Ahmanson Ranch Ruling : Litigation: Opponents of the development vow to continue the fight. Backers say environmental laws have been complied with. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Bill Allowing Arrests Before Crime Is Committed : Law: Civil libertarians say the effort to curb prostitution and drug trade is unconstitutional. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angelyne moves! Angelyne speaks! At least, that's the... By Steve Harvey
Nursing Facility, Due to Close Oct. 31, Gets 2-Month Extension
Shops Stock 'Recovery' Merchandise for Shoppers on Road to Sobriety : Boutiques cater to members of AA and other programs. There are rewards, but little profit. By Mary Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Police Assn. Appeals OK of Nightclub, Restaurant on Pier
Westside
Westside
County's Plea for New Trial in Brutality Suit Is Rejected
Builder Runs Out of Chances to Develop Lot Near City Hall
Man in Critical Condition After Mistaken Shooting
South Bay
San Fernando Valley : Firefighting Planes Face Heated Trials
San Gabriel Valley : San Marino Teen Named Rose Queen
Central Los Angeles : Housing to Aid Disabled and Their Families
Southeast / Long Beach : 3 Teens Arrested in Slaying of Travel Agent
Board OKs Compromise Access Plan for Scenic Sulphur Mountain Road By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Policing at the Best Community By Patt Morrison
South Bay : Stakeout Nets 3 Suspects in Robberies
Woman Killed, 2 Men Injured in Collision
Natalie Gutzeit; Camarillo Homemaker
South Bay
Obituaries
San Gabriel Valley
Family Wins $1 Million in Health Net Suit By Paul Elias
Glendale Debates Latest Marcus Cable Proposal : Transfer: Burbank council is told negotiators have worked out problems in similar deal for that city. By Jeannette Desantis and Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley Is Moving Ahead With Plans to Update Growth Limits : Development: Despite a Supreme Court ruling, the city hopes to extend its cap on building permits. The Planning Commission will study the matter tonight. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Masked Gunman Robs Saticoy Liquor Store By Stephanie Brommer
10 Ventura Council Candidates Face Off By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curfew Law Passes; Parents May Face $2,500 Fine By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Justice for Hate Criminals in Germany : Courts turn away from the light sentences often given in attacks on foreigners
Educator's Family Settles Suit With Hospital, Doctors By Paul Elias
Fire Authority Weighs Changes in Recruitment : Personnel: Possible modification of process to boost the number of female new hires rankles some current firefighters. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Officials Trim Back Rule Barring Beards : Convention Center Regulation Only Applies to New Hires By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steiner Seeks Replacement of Orangewood Auditor By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by O.C. Against Merrill Lynch : Courts: Ruling, viewed as a temporary setback, hinged on whether pool's funds belonged to county or were held in trust. By Dexter Filkins and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cuts Hurting Crime Lab's Work, Detective Says : Law enforcement: Staff reductions have interfered with investigations, Huntington Beach City Council is told. By Debra Cano and Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Case Isn't Over for Beaten Dog's Owner : Reaction: She says she's shocked by jury's acquittal of man whose toddler was bitten by her Akita mix. 'How can something so vicious be OK?' By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools/Education news : TUSTIN : Enrollment Panel to Meet This Evening
SAN CLEMENTE : Council to Get an Update on Rancho San Clemente By Frank Messina
FULLERTON : Illegal Sign Removal Charge Is Dropped By Rene Lynch
ANAHEIM : Tackling a Monstrous Project at Disneyland By Alan Eyerly
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pay Figures Defended in Meeting By Debra Cano
YORBA LINDA : La Palma Ave. Crash Kills Young Driver
FULLERTON : College Trustee Resigns Over Health Problems By Mimi Ko Cruz
Schools/Education news : COSTA MESA : Retired Teacher Wins ABCDE Award
Schools / Education news : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Bolsa Chica Group Awards Scholarship
BUENA PARK : Car Dealership to Use Adult Theater Site By Lesley Wright
NEWPORT BEACH : Restaurateurs Form Improvement District By Enrique Lavin
NEWPORT BEACH : 'Ill' Man Rapes Woman Who Stopped to Help By Thao Hua
TUSTIN : 171-Unit Housing Development Is Approved by City Council By John Pope
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Name Changes
COSTA MESA : Contested Senior Housing Plan Upheld By Hope Hamashige
COUNTYWIDE : Long Walk for Good Cause Hits Home Stretch By John Pope
SANTA ANA : Festival Hall Wins OK for Cover Charge By Jeff Kass
GARDEN GROVE : Arson Destroys 2 Cars at Auto Repair Shop
GARDEN GROVE : City Sues Resident to Close TV, Radio Station By Sarah Klein
COUNTYWIDE : Driver Vanishes After High-Speed Chase
COUNTYWIDE : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Computer Credit Scam By Anna Cekola
OC Legislation '95
Theft Suspect Claims Jailer Slammed His Head on Bars : Courts: Lawsuit alleges assault was stopped only by another guard and that Sheriff's Department refuses to properly treat injury. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Won't Open Data Processing to Bids : Budget: Supervisors opt in 3-2 vote to seek savings by renegotiating contract instead. Critics say it's business as usual. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Man Critically Hurt in Car Crash
House Panel OKs Land Swap by Boy Scouts, Forest Service : Legislation: Drafted by Rep. Christopher Cox, bill would resolve boundary dispute involving the Cleveland National Forest. By Rebecca S. Weiner, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Man Shot to Death During Argument With 2 Bicyclists
Hunger Strikers at UCI Protest Regents' Policies : Demonstration: A Claremont student joins four from Irvine campus in supporting affirmative action programs and seeking lower tuition. By Russ Loar and Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lamp Sparks Fire, Causing $40,000 Damage to Home
SPORTS
Super Advice, but It Doesn't Always Seem to Work So Well By Mark Heisler
NHL ROUNDUP : Oilers Hand Devils Their First Loss From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PREP ROUNDUP : Singles Spark Corona del Mar Past Woodbridge
William League Orange Coast, Freshman Football/Running...
Colby Morgan Cypress, Freshman Soccer/Forward Morgan, a...
Splash Buckles Under Pressure : Soccer: Sacramento defense is overwhelming in 5-1 victory, ending Anaheim's playoff run. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Simpson Scores Six Goals to Lead Fullerton in Soccer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Bills' Levy Listed in Good Condition Associated Press
Crusaders Pucker Up and Win : Volleyball: Trailing, 2-0, Village Christian seems charmed while sweeping last three games to defeat L.A. Baptist, take Alpha lead. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Aced Out by UC San Diego Sweep
Girls
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NBA : Ceballos Scores 24, Lakers Top Hornets From Staff and Wire Reports
Rucchin Has Outgrown Obscurity : Hockey: Ducks see big things ahead for this center, who has been a key player in the first four games. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Names Are Deserving of Questions By Mike Downey
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Nothing Left for Mariners but 'Next Year' By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : For Indians, the Dance Goes On : AL championship: A 4-0 win over Mariners clinches title and puts them in their first World Series since 1954. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested for Assault on Referee : Preps: Father of La Canada volleyball player is expected to be arraigned Nov. 14. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's One Big Reason USC Is Winning : College football: At 6 feet 5 and 313 pounds, sophomore defensive tackle Darrell (Pookie) Russell is on the verge of stardom. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Losing First Four, Canadiens Clean House : NHL: Demers, Savard are dismissed because of last season's poor finish and this one's start. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MLS Teams Gain Identities in 'Unveiling' : Soccer: League will open play April 6. Marco Etcheverry is the biggest signing announced. By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consecutive Losses Give Mistri Something to Think About By Lon Eubanks
Covington Sits in Eye of Hurricanes' Quarterback Storm By Jason Reid
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AL PLAYOFFS : Johnson Had a Real Height Advantage By Mike Digiovanna
Baseball Will Try Yet Another TV Remedy : Postseason: Playoff coverage to change and reports indicate Fox, CBS and ESPN will carry the sport, not ABC and NBC. By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Gooden's Contract Gets Skeptical Look By Ross Newhan
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Bills' Levy Listed in Good Condition Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards Still Sore, Does Not Practice By Steve Springer
Gehlke, Campbell Make College Commitments By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : For Black, It's Like a Homecoming By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Super Bowl 2000 Is Tampa Incentive Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Holtz Downplays Height Advantage By Earl Gustkey
Crescenta Valley Facing Forfeitures : Football: Falcons may be stripped of three nonleague victories if Southern Section deems transfer Oshin Honarchian was ineligible. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortune, O'Mara Try to Rebound in Feature
Harvard-Westlake's Abusaleh Found Recruiting Letters Tangled in Ivy
Chavez Claims He Never Saw King Contract From Staff and Wire Reports
Nba By Chris Baker
Sea Bass Hatchery Is Opened : Conservation: Carlsbad facility hopes to produce 350,000 fish a year. By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
14-Pound Trout Sets a Record
Moonlighting on Mono : Kaykers Discover There Is Much to Explore on Eastern Sierra Lake While Drifting Through Stands of Lunar-Like Tufa, Brine Flies and Shrimp By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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