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What happened on October 24, 1995
NEWS
Quarter Strong for Exxon, Mobil and Texaco, but Smaller Firms Post Weak Results From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : The Anatomy of Mourning--and of Rebuilding a Life : OBLIVION \o7 by Josephine Hart\f7 ; Viking/Penguin $19.95, 202 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Lesser Evil? : Alcohol-Control Activists Hope to Use Anti-Smoking Campaigns as a Springboard, but Wonder Why Tobacco Gets All the Press By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Three Who Work to Keep the Peace
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BODY WATCH : Making Shots Timely for Younger Siblings : Immunizations: A study finds that second kids are less likely than firstborns to be up to date on vaccinations. Why? Experienced parents may worry less about disease. By Sandra G. Boodman, THE WASHINGTON POST
BODY WATCH : Ab-session : For Many Guys, Nothing Says They're Lean, Mean Fitness Machines More Than a Washboard Stomach By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Poor Baby! That Rash Can Hurt By Kathleen Doheny
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : In the '40s Mood : 'The USO Show at the Hollywood Canteen' Does Its Part for the Art Institute Effort By Kathryn Bold
Pension Funds
TB Prevention
October March
Mountain Lions
Technology and Workers
West Hollywood Gun Ban Vote
E-Mail : Angels Walk
TOP O' THE HEAP: A Valley-area junior college football... By Julie Tamaki and Nancy Hill-holtzman
WINDS OF FORTUNE: Strong Santa Ana winds that whipped six... By Daryl Kelley
BEYOND FIDEL: It won't have the controversy of President... By Renee Tawa and Jerry Hicks and Lesley Wright and Lily Dizon
Canadian Hunter Survives Fight to Death With Grizzly \o7 Associated Press\f7
Male-Dominated Nicaragua Now Led by 2 Women \o7 Reuters\f7
Haiti Gets First Female Premier \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jack Rose; Radio and Movie Comedy Writer, Producer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 'Riverboat Rambo' Vs. Casino Titans : Illinois pastor Tom Grey travels the nation in a beat-up Toyota, rallying citizens who want to keep gaming out of their towns. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Thomas Brings Edgy Intellect to Medicare Debate : Congress: Bakersfield Republican emerges as a major force in reform effort. But even allies concede he is volatile. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Crunch Forces IRS to Cancel Random Audits By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tiniest U.N. Member Not Lost in Crowd By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cox Proposal Puts Revenue Horse Before Spending Cart : Budget: O.C. representative's bill would make Congress, President agree on totals before they fund programs. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Figure in O.C. Fertility Clinic Scandal Sells Home : Litigation: Patients' lawyers fear Dr. Ricardo H. Asch and his ex-partner have fled U.S. Their attorneys say no. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton and Yeltsin Agree to Strive for Joint Bosnia Force : Summit: The two leaders are determinedly upbeat. But they sidestep questions of how to achieve peace in Balkans and whether East European nations should join NATO. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Patrol Moves to Fire 5 for Misconduct : Inquiry: Agents hit illegal immigrant with rock, then covered up the incident. Agency says it's sending a message. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charities Among Victims of L.A. Corporate Pullouts : Business: Firms' headquarters tend to focus locally. Moves and mergers eliminate both jobs and major donors. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada Awakes to Possibility Nation May Split By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Fan Club Chief Guilty in Selena Murder By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Blazes Blacken 2,600 Acres of Brushland : Firefighting: Santa Ana winds fan wildfires in parched areas near Simi Valley and Fontana. A home and a vacant store are destroyed. By Eric Malnic and Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Holds Off Ruling on Legality of Prop. 187 : Court: State attorneys press argument that some portions of anti-illegal immigration measure can take effect even if others are declared unconstitutional. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UC Fertility Case Doctor Sells Home : Scandal: Ricardo Asch sold his $1-million Newport Beach residence about the time agents raided it and his office, records show. Sale fuels fears he has fled the country. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Seek to Limit College Grants for Legal Immigrants : Education: California students would be hit hardest by the welfare reform proposals, U.S. study says. By Elizabeth Shogren and Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Football's 49ers Fined $60,000 for Illegal Contributions \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Wilson Asks Supreme Court to Kill 'Motor Voter' Law : Politics: Governor says it is unconstitutional to require Department of Motor Vehicles to register voters. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once a Big Critic of Dole, Wilson Now Supports Him : Politics: Earlier, California governor had called Senate leader an unprincipled compromiser. Impact of endorsement remains unclear. By David Lesher and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Former Espy Adviser to Plead Guilty, Lawyer Says : Probe: Lobbyist allegedly made illegal campaign contributions to Espy's brother. Charges stem from inquiry of ex-Cabinet secretary. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEGISLATION : Virginians Take Advantage of New Law Easing Possession of Concealed Guns By Jennifer Corbett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ENVIRONMENT : Park Sees Peril for Wolf Project : Budget cuts may put in jeopardy a promising plan reintroducing the animals to Yellowstone. By Dan Whipple, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blizzard in Plains States Closes Roads, Causes Power Failures \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
Panel to Revisit White House Travel Firings : Congress: House will hold one-day hearing into 1993 scandal, looking for evidence of cronyism within Clinton team. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Bank Is Funding China Project That Uses Prison Labor, Activist Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
North Korea Calls Report of Spy a Lie \o7 From Reuters\f7
Strong Earthquake Kills at Least 14 in Southwest China \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
World IN BRIEF : MYANMAR : Democracy Leader Denied Political Post From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BAHRAIN : U.S. Warplanes Sent to Boost Gulf Force From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Moscow-Appointed Chechen Chief Quits From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : 2 Women Now Hold Nation's Top Posts From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : OK Expected for 1st Female Premier From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : VIETNAM : Remains of 11 MIAs Identified From Times Wire Reports
A FESTIVAL OF NATIONS : At U.N. Birthday Bash, Dignitaries Dine on a Diplomatic Smorgasbord : Celebration: World leaders have their plates full with five-minute speeches, private meetings and press encounters. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A FESTIVAL OF NATIONS : Presidents Jest With the Press : A Dig at the Media Reveals Common Ground By Eleanor Randolph, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ivory Coast President Wins Election \o7 Associated Press\f7
Miffed by Library Exhibit, China Forces Switch in Summit Location \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
Tank Car Implodes, Spews Toxic Gas \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Key Zapatista Leader Arrested, Mexico Says \o7 Reuters\f7
Man Arrested in Italy in DEA Case Is the Wrong One \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Both Parties Face Divisions in Budget Fight : Congress: Democrats and GOP have to resolve their conflicts before they can expect to negotiate a deal with each other. By Janet Hook and Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Convicted Spy Appeals for Israeli Citizenship \o7 Associated Press\f7
1 Escaping Inmate Dies, 1 Is Hurt in Fall
GOP Struggles With Issue of Gambling : Politics: Contributions and support from gaming interests clash with the strong conservative current now running through the party. By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tony Trueba Huntington Beach, Junior Cross-country...
Laura Kroninger Dana Hills, Junior Cross-country At the...
He Proves That Bigger Isn't Better By Chris Foster
Between Privacy and Playing Clean : Some schools have voluntary drug-testing in their athletic programs, but costs and civil rights are at issue. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paying The Price For Pumping Up : Steroid use by high school athletes is dangerous, and that message appears to be getting through. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By The Numbers : Spotlight
Huntington Beach to Skip Dual Meet Against Edison By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES Flicker of Hope: Though it generated no interest... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office : 'Shorty' Stands Tall in Ticket Sales By Robert W. Welkos
MUSIC REVIEW : A Choral Night at the Opera By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : 'Mapping Out' Views : Diverse Perspectives Put 'New Mexico Landscape' in Context of Its People By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Chameleonic Quartet Shows Grace, Power : Music review: The versatile Emerson players apply their technical mastery and depth to a program of Haydn, Shostakovich and Beethoven. By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Serious Jazz Dance From Buraczeski Troupe By Lewis Segal
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Sergei Babayan Delivers an Artful South Bay Recital By Daniel Cariaga
'Satan' Examines Psychiatric Therapies By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Russian-American Collaboration 'People' Celebrates Differences and Global Unity By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. COMMENTARY : Pop Goes the White House : The Nixon Library Looks at Rock? It's Not as Bad as You Might Think By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Does 'West Side Story' Speak to Today's World? : Theater: Yes, says Arthur Laurents, who wrote its book. He wouldn't change anything to contemporize it. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Segal's Changing Perspective : Trying Out New Ideas as His 71st Birthday Nears, the Sculptor Has Combined HisTrademark Life-Size Cast-Plaster Figures With Photomurals of the Mean Streets of New York By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
A Celebration of Differences and Global Unity in 'People' : Television: A full-length collaborative cartoon by Russians and Americans airs tonight on Disney. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Civic Light Opera Director Doubts a Comeback By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Quarter Strong for Exxon, Mobil and Texaco, but Smaller Firms Post Weak Results From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Steve Jobs to Get Executive Producer Credit on Disney Animated Film By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANK MERGER FEVER : NEWS ANALYSIS : NationsBank and B of A: Is Bigger Really Better? By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intel Unveils System Linking PCs With TV Programmers : Technology: Product will allow computers to receive broadcasting signals. Firm says several providers are interested. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANK MERGER FEVER : Wells Fargo Will Seek First Interstate Stock : Banking: Analysts say the move is primarily aimed at pressuring Wells' takeover target into negotiating. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
PEOPLE : Quaker Oats President Steps Down From Associated Press
PEOPLE : New General Counsel for Times Mirror
PEOPLE : Polaroid Taps First Outsider as Chairman From Associated Press
States Form Task Force on Securities Regulation By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
SECURITIES : Justice Seeks Court Order Forcing NASD to Turn Over Documents By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFL-CIO Dissidents Claim Imminent Victory : Labor: Unions behind Sweeney say their candidate has the votes to defeat incumbent President Donahue. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daimler-Benz to Cut Jobs, Sell Plants in Restructuring : Aerospace: German aircraft maker says moves are part of plan to restore profitability. From Reuters
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Media \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Medicine \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
White House Offers Rules for Internet Data Security : Technology: The report calls for reforms in the way business is conducted in cyberspace. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Profit Takers Push Stocks Down; Bond Yields Climb From Times Wire Services
Enterprise : LEARNING CURVE: ALEGRIA RESTAURANT : Joy of Cooking : Restaurant Dream Is Built From Scratch By \o7 Karen Kaplan\f7
In Stunning Move, Unions Accept Disneyland Offer By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trucking Firm Willig Files Chapter 11, Closes By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Does Kevin Costner Need an Agent? Industry Types Weigh In By Claudia Eller
COMPANY TOWN : New CEO at Sony Video Game Unit
Company Town By James F. Peltz
Company Town By James Bates
Union Leaders Accept Disneyland Contract : Labor: Negotiators take rare step of overriding a majority of members who had twice voted to reject the proposal. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans for 3rd Auto Mall in South O.C. Announced : Cars: Competition from the 35-acre Foothill Ranch center could result in price-cutting, analysts say. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Platinum Software Posts $4.5-Million 1st-Quarter Loss, Announces Layoffs By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Executives Quit at Anaheim's Troubled HTP : Electronics: CEO and president resign in wake of turmoil over overstated sales allegations. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UnionFed Posts $32.7-Million Annual Loss : Banking: Firm, hurt by real estate recession, has accumulated nearly $200 million in red ink. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TJ Cinnamons: Four of the New Jersey franchiser's bakery...
Comprehensive Care Corp.: The Newport Beach company, which...
Home Foreclosures Up 10.7% Countywide in 3rd Quarter By Debora Vrana
3rd-Quarter Profit Up 23% for Beckman Instruments
Toshiba Unveils New Line of High-Performance Portable PCs : Technology: Analysts say firm is well-positioned to increase market share over holiday buying season. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wyle Electronics: The Irvine electronics distributor said...
Day Runner Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of organizers and...
CorVel Corp.: The Irvine provider of managed health care...
'80s Culture Has Reset Function of Watches : Trends: Timepieces, which were once utilitarian, now sell image as much as time. Designer watches are an especially hot market. By Joyce M. Rosenberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Market Takes Flight for Australian Aborigines : Food products: Native people are reviving the ancient mutton bird industry for gourmets and health-conscious consumers. From Reuters
ACT Networks' Quarterly Loss Climbs to $211,000
Hard-Money Lenders Offer Loans Others Wouldn't--With a Catch By Ron Galperin, \o7 Ron Galperin is a real estate attorney with Wolf Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles\f7
Micropolis Corp.'s Losses Grow as Revenues Decline
Perceptronics' Profits Drop 50% on Falling Revenues
MiniMed Announces 71% Increase in Profit
* Barry R. Barkley was named senior vice president and...
Ventura County Will Take Over Responsibility for Job Training Programs By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wiley Forms Internet Site for Media City Center
70 Booths Expected for Ad Expo '95
Briefly:
* Hensel Phelps Construction Co. of Irvine won an...
$21.4-Million Contract Awarded for Litton Project By Jack Searles
President of Access HealthNet Leaves Firm By Jack Searles
Reddi Brake Works Out New Line of Credit By Jack Searles
Biopool Acquires Early Detection Technology By Jack Searles
Weldlogic Relocating to Newbury Park Building By Jack Searles
Conference to Explore 'Self-Segregation' Problem By Jack Searles
Micom's 2nd-Quarter Earnings Decline
TransWorld Bancorp Posts Record Earnings
20th Century Records $30.1-Million Profit
Ventura County Economic Profile
Separation Anxiety : An Economic Debate Rages as Vote Looms on Quebec Independence By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
When Giants Move, the Region Shakes : Bank merger plan worries Southern California
HEALTH WATCH : Boon for Bones
From Tiger to Pussycat? : Ouster of director causes concern that L.A. ethics panel will lose its bite
Okinawan Anger Signals Change : Rape case crystallizes the island's resentment of big U.S. military presence
Pragmatism Sells in McWorld : The spread of commercial culture is unconnected to human rights. U.S.-China relations are finally reflecting this reality. By \o7 Tom Plate'S Column Runs On Tuesdays.\f7 and Tom Plate
Mississippi Leads the Way in Meanness : Clinton's main (ex-GOP) man transfers his welfare bashing skills to President's campaign. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com. \f7
Don't Forget Those in China's Gulag : Rights: If America doesn't set President Jiang Zemin straight on freedom for democratic advocates, who will? By Wang Juntao, \f7 and \o7 Wang Juntao is president of the China Strategic Institute based in Washington. Chen Ziming is the institute's honorary president.
Making God Politically Correct : The editors of a new Bible seek to install a kind of bisexual regency in heaven. By Ernest W. Lefever, \o7 Ernest W. Lefever is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington\f7
Obituaries
College District Revives Property Tax Hike Plan : Education: Latest proposal would increase homeowners' bills by about $8 a year to fund campus improvements. Critics say it violates spirit of Proposition 13. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Return to Ever-Bountiful Junk Mail Hell By Scott Harris
Teachers Union to Campaign for State Sales Tax Hike : Education: The powerful group will seek to get a measure on 1998 ballot. Increase would raise about $3 billion to go directly to public schools. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
L.A. College Trustees to Vote on Tax Increase By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retiring in Style : Nine Laboratory Chimpanzees Move to a Roomier Life at Wildlife Center By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Letter Tells Menendez Plan for Testimony : Courts: Son of victim slain by Billionaire Boys Club was willing to help 'fabricate' account, according to warrant. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holden Denies Sex Harassment, Admits to Getting Night Massage : Courts: He says his ex-receptionist's visit was to treat a terrible headache. Judge rules that councilman's apartment can be considered an extension of workplace. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Ito Gives CSUN Student a Scoop : Media: The jurist of O.J. Simpson trial fame agrees to his first post-verdict interview--three questions from a budding journalist. By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Together at Last : 9 Chimps Retire From Laboratory Into a Life of Freedom By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drug Users at Camp Released From Hospital : Illness: Wards of Riverside County court had reacted to tranquilizers smuggled into O.C.'s Lazy W Ranch. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Star Tours : Embark From Caspers Park With South County Astronomer as Your Host By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mistrial in UCI Soccer Death : Courts: Jurors fail to reach a verdict on whether the university and coach were liable for the collapse of a recruit during a training run. A second civil trial will be scheduled. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Forest Is Jolted by Rape of 9-Year-Old : Crime: Some say city could make Serrano Creek Community Park safer. Police hope to release sketch of suspect today. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supporters of Perot Say They're Close : Politics: County organizers estimate they have at least 10,000 signed party registration forms. State group says it will meet today's deadline. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Changing of the Political Guard : Experts expect blacks to lose power as they move out of South-Central and Latinos and Asians replace them. : NEXT L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis By Edward J. Boyer, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Environmentally Correct Fungus : NEXT L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis By Nona Yates
SEAL BEACH : 2 Hotel Robberies Bear Striking Resemblance By Lee Romney
DANA POINT : Runaway Car Totals Storefront By Lee Romney
People : Spotlight on achievers : HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Honor Good Samaritans By Debra Cano
IRVINE : Council to Hear Critics of Low-Income Housing Plan By Russ Loar
LAGUNA HILLS : Council to Discuss Terms for Trash Deal By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Bicycles Sought for Christmas Giveaway
COSTA MESA/NEWPORT BEACH : Schools to Consider Technology Plan By Enrique Lavin
Northwest : BUENA PARK : City to Seek Bids for Landscaping By Lesley Wright
LA PALMA : Council OKs Funds for Free Holiday Concert By Bill Billiter
Couple Accused of Abandoning Ill Aunt in Park By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irwindale Card Club Vote at Hand Today : Election: The issue has sharply divided the city's 760 voters. Casino would be the first in the San Gabriel Valley. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valleywide : DWP to Discuss Plans for Improving Water By Kate Folmar
Winnetka : Bomb Scare at Bank Causes False Alarm By Frank B. Williams
Pacoima : City May Add Van to Seniors Shuttle Service By Kay Hwangbo
Sylmar : Building of High-Tech Center on Schedule By Tim May
Sherman Oaks : Feuer Supports Some Changes at Galleria By Kay Hwangbo
Calabasas : Schools May Require Community Service By Frank Manning
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Sewer Rates: Money Down the Drain? By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valleywide : Public Hearing Set on Permits, Variances By Kay Hwangbo
BREA : Flu Clinic, Health Fair at City's Senior Center
TUSTIN : Roommate Is Booked in Man's Stabbing
Ito Defends Televising of Simpson Trial : Media: The public benefited, he tells journalism student in an interview aired on cable TV show. By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : 80 Arrested in Prostitution Sweep By Geoff Boucher
GARDEN GROVE : Coffeehouse Owners Take Dim View of Lighting, Entertainment Rules By Sarah Klein
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Red Car Pulls Into Town
WESTMINSTER : Hearing to Focus on Firefighters' Payments By John Pope
ORANGE : Schools to Start Expo to Foster Young Artists By Lesley Wright
BREA : Store Is Robbed of Computers, Cash By Thao Hua
PLACENTIA : Project Targeted for One of Last Farmlands By Russ Loar
ANAHEIM : 2.5% Raises Considered for School Workers By Alan Eyerly
Calabasas : Session Will Address Request to Add Homes By Frank Manning
DreamWorks Plans for Studio Complex in Glendale Advance : Business: The $50-million animation facility proposal goes before the City Council today. Issues include relocating a water treatment plant. By Myron Levin and Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A rural island with tranquil streets and small-town charm... By Cecilia Rasmussen
Boy Shot, Man Stabbed in Dispute at Weekend Party : Violence: Police from five departments responded to the scene in Placentia to confront a hostile crowd. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims of Telemarketing Scam Get Restitution By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 15, Sentenced as Accessory in Claes Killing : Crime: He is ordered to spend three years in Youth Authority. Mother of 14-year-old victim calls for tougher punishment of juveniles who cover up crimes. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : One Tall Story That Officer Couldn't Buy
San Fernando Valley : College Leader Sees Silver Lining in Troubles
Central Los Angeles : Mural Bridges Old and New for Chinese Americans
A rat's second chance: You may recall that David Coher of... By Steve Harvey
San Gabriel Valley : HUD Will Fund Senior Apartments
Prosecutors Refuse to Return Simpson's Clothes, Credit Cards
3 Robbery Suspects Arrested After 100-Mile Chase : Pursuit: After allegedly holding up a Bakersfield store, the men flee officers for an hour before their car gives out on the Sepulveda Pass. By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Arriving for Work Wounded; Ex-Boyfriend Held By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast : Judge Deals Winning Hand to Casino Foes
Westside : Cigarette Thief Gets 25-Year Prison Term
Snoop Doggy Dogg Jury Pool to Be Screened for Lengthy Trial
Wachs Says L.A. Officers Who Quit Should Pay for Training
Couple Suspected of Abandoning Elderly Relative By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pierce Looks to Rebound From Woes : Education: College president hopes accreditation troubles will spark solutions to fiscal, administrative problems. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Campus Projects By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Plead Not Guilty to Charges of Forging Reagan's Signature
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : New Focus on Battered Wives
County Short of Flu Serum but Others Pick Up Slack : Vaccinations: Health agency urges high-risk residents to get shots by end of week. Clinics and companies also preparing for the winter bug. By Linda Friedlieb and Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bid to Unseat School Board's Larner May Be at an End : Recall: Foes of the county trustee have quit gathering signatures in her Ojai stronghold. The focus now is on ousting Angela Miller. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blaze Destroys Empty Sears on Busy Day for Firefighters : Emergencies: Crews respond to six incidents in eight hours, as flames ravage quake-hit building and blacken hills in Piru and Simi Valley. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Miss America Speaks Out for Education By Andrew D. Blechman
ELECTIONS : OAK PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT : 3 Candidates Draw on Varied Backgrounds By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Speeds Search for New College Chief By Jeff Mcdonald
ELECTIONS : VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD : 2 Incumbents Say They Kept Their Promises By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Council Candidates to Appear at Forum By Tracy Wilson
SANTA PAULA : CHP Officer Saves Choking Baby Girl By Nick Green
VENTURA, PIRU : County Loan Sought to Buy Old Rail Line By Carlos V. Lozano
Group Says Beer Ads, Halloween Don't Mix By Linda Friedlieb
SIMI VALLEY : Rally Will Honor Police, Firefighters By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Cultural Awareness Week Events Planned By Stephanie Brommer
CONEJO VALLEY : Vendors Sought for Chamber Mixer By David R. Baker
MOORPARK : 'Trick-or-Treat Village' to Open By Stephanie Brommer
Pair Plead Not Guilty in Forgery Case By Nicholas Riccardi
THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Motorcycle Riders in Critical Condition By Nick Green
THOUSAND OAKS : Civic Arts Plaza Plans AIDS Benefit By Jeff Mcdonald
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Based in Nigeria Are Targeted by Authorities : Fraud: While no Ventura County residents appear to have been victimized so far, Secret Service says pitch letters to area may be on the rise. By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Elizabeth Nichols, 93; Longtime Ojai Resident
Obituaries
Winds Delay Burning of Vintage Home By Christina Lima
Report Says Conversion to 4-Year High Schools Could Cost $200,000 : Education: Simi Valley board tonight will hear financial analysis of controversial proposal. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Man Shot in Neck; Condition Critical By Stephanie Brommer
Man Given Prison Term for Defrauding Banks : Courts: Former Ventura resident who swindled $7 million is sentenced to 33 months. It was county's largest loss ever to real estate fraud. By Stephanie Brommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Christmas Parade Entries Are Sought By Christina Lima
Youth Authority Has Counselor Openings By David R. Baker
Man Arrested for Cruelty to Pit Bulls By Stephanie Brommer
Countywide : A Lesson in Keeping Kids Safe By Mimi Ko Cruz
SPORTS
Gooden Is Sharp in Test By David Lennon, NEWSDAY
NBA : Clipper Center Roberts Faces Heavy Fine By Chris Baker
Nba
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : WORLD SERIES / Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Indians : Brave Starters Dominate at Every Turn By Ross Newhan
Montreal Welcome Too Brief for Kings : Hockey: Canadiens greet Robinson warmly, then turn on his team and hand Los Angeles first loss of season, 6-3. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting It All On the Line : College football: UCLA's Abdul-Jabbar got 261 yards, four touchdowns and all the praise, but his blockers paved the way. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES / Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Indians : Sentiment Will Get You Nothing : Baseball: Indians spent all season making believers of fans in best season since 1954, but Braves have spoiled the party. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lately, It's Cigar's Foes Getting All the Ulcers : Breeders' Cup: Overwhelming favorite to win $3-million Classic was treated for stomach ailment before 11-race winning streak. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Canadiens Are Politically Correct By Helene Elliott
Torn Ligament Sidelines Kings' Blake By Lisa Dillman
Revenge of Bambi's Mother Strikes Down Distance Runner By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Clippers' Richardson Has Stress Fracture By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holan Finds Solace Even in Loss : Mighty Ducks: Colorado wins, 3-1, but defenseman with leukemia gets a lift from playing. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Rules Against USC, Ifeanyi : College football: Committee denies appeal, but more hearings are scheduled. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offerman, Wallach Miss the Cut : Baseball: Dodgers will try to trade shortstop; DeShields, Butler and Candiotti do figure in team's plans. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Russa Signs Deal to Manage Cardinals : Baseball: He leaves Oakland after 10 years and one World Series title. From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES : Cox Saves Maddux for Game 5 By Bob Nightengale
Baseball Daily Report : World Series Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Yankees Hire Watson as General Manager Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Steelers' Steed Benched for Steroid Use Associated Press
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : After Eight Weeks, the Envelopes, Please By Bill Plaschke
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Suspended Eagle Gets Suspended Again Associated Press
Bledsoe, Martin Help Patriots Get Past Bills, 27-14 : AFC: Buffalo loses Thomas, and NFL's lowest-scoring team gets a boost from its rookie running back. From Associated Press
Rangel Can't Put Success Into Words By Steve Kresal
Strange, Lawrence Choose Colleges
Draft Finally Has Stability at Stanford By Jason Reid
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Monson and Yaba Strive to Stay in Step, Right to the Finish Line By John Weyler
Volleyball Suspensions Are Reversed : Drug bans: Governing bodies cite errors, reverse decision on over-the-counter stimulant. By Mike Reilley and Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Centennial Player Disciplined : Prep football: Kumasi Simmons suspended from school, removed from team for punching official. By Eric Shepard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Puts New Mexico State on Notice From Staff and Wire Reports
Souza Helps No. 4 El Toro Get Past No. 2 Villa Park
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards Will Test Back in Contact Drills Today By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Says Team Lost Its Composure Against Irish By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Nebraska's Phillips Can Stay in School Associated Press
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