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What happened on October 31, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Dust Hasn't Settled on 'Powder' : Film Draws Well Despite Molestation Controversy By Judy Brennan and Robert W. Welkos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Still Wears His Love Like Heaven : Pop music: Long-absent singer Donovan has been testing new material and reviving old hits at trendy Viper Room. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : Brave New 'Faust' Gives the Devil and Gounod Their Due By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
POP/ROCK Hall of Famers: David Bowie, Pink Floyd, the... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEWS : 'Frontline' Visits Cyberspace to Examine What's at Stake By Amy Harmon
MUSIC REVIEW : Guitarist Parkening's Recital Demonstrates Skill and Grace By Chris Pasles
Weekend Box Office : Moviegoers Getting 'Shorty' By Claudia Puig
TV REVIEWS : Nova Examines the 'Doomsday Asteroid' By Joel Greenberg
New Name, Old Feel for Celebrity : Pop music: Despite his alternative background, its operator will bring in mainstream acts. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hilliard Ensemble Weds Aplomb, Ambition : Music review: With a commanding collective voice, the singers cover centuries of sacred compositions at their Irvine concert. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Monday is the deadline to reserve tickets for the...
John Doe's Got a Good Thing Going : Pop music review: Fueled by a dynamic band and undeterred by a sparse crowd, the renegade rocker soars on fresh material. By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Odd Coupling: Cartoon Show, Life's Tensions By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
'Hopeless Political Aspiration': Mental Disorder . . . or What? : Politics: There's no way voters will let them add 'President' to their names. But these millionaires are making a run anyway. Is it vanity? Idealism? Or maybe they truly believe they \o7 can\f7 fix the country. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : OLE MAN HOOK'S HOUSE By Michael Hook Mack
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BODY WATCH : Alternative Therapies Report Breaks Ground
BODY WATCH : Rules of the Game By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
BODY WATCH : Is It Time for Doctors to Clean Up Their Act? By Sandra G. Boodman, THE WASHINGTON POST
BODY WATCH : Don't Dismiss Pushups Just Yet THE WASHINGTON POST
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : X SQUARED PLUS 2Y EQUALS HORROR By Michael Schwartz
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : PUMPKIN SMASHERS By Joe Altick and Denise Altick
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE BROOCH By Lynn J. Reinert
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE FRIEND By Sara Ludovise
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : UNDER THE BED By Peter J. Estes
Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE SORCERESS OF GOODNESS By Lotus Yu
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Costumes Can't Mask Support for Stop-Gap By Kathryn Bold
Timber Sales in Happy Camp
Downsizing
Venice Boardwalk
Southland Air Quality
Bill Thomas
Advertising Mail
Black Pilot's Vindication
Quebec Election Nearly Dead Even; Most Votes Tallied : Canada: With 90% of ballots counted, 50.2% of voters oppose separatist measure. If referendum on sovereignty passes, nation will enter uncharted political territory. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SLIDING SALES: Median prices and sales of San Fernando... By Henry Chu
CLANG CLANG CLANG: Went the trolley, or so it could go... By Joanna M. Miller
CLEARING THE AIR: Six years ago Irvine became the world's... By Keith Thursby and Jerry Hicks and Russ Loar
U.S. May Not Go to Bosnia, House Warns By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even if Holden Wins Suits, City Will Pay a Hefty Bill : Trial: L.A. has already had to spend $500,000 to defend the councilman. Bill is mounting at up to $8,000 a day. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Selective Prosecution' Case to Be Heard by High Court : Judiciary: Black crack cocaine defendants accuse U.S. attorney in L.A. of targeting them because of their race. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Douglas Likely to Get Major Pentagon Order By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Heavily Infiltrated in Russia, Report Finds : Espionage: Operations in '80s severely compromised, Ames study shows. Senior officials were often kept in dark. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners, FEMA at Odds Over Retrofitting By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Teacher Wins Age-Bias Suit vs. UCSB By Lucille Renwick and Anthony Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Many Regard Halloween Celebration as Frightful : Tradition: Conservative Christians in O.C., elsewhere are attacking the holiday, citing its sinister beginnings. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Council Condemns Controversial Letter : Politics: But Laguna Niguel body declines to censure Councilman Eddie Rose for Simpson verdict remarks. By Frank Messina and Rene Lynch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quebec Rejects Bid to Secede From Canada; Margin Is Tiny : Referendum: Separatist leaders predict a new effort for independence after they receive 49.4% of vote. The election exposes wide divisions within the disaffected province. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Independence Threat Retains Impact on Issues By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key State Panel to Consider Major Changes for Trials By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Cutbacks Fray 'Thin White Line' : For years, the doctors and nurses at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have struggled to help their community. Now, they worry about how to do even more with even less. By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Concerns Raised by Lungren Fund-Raisers : Politics: Some backers of Fresno dinners for the attorney general have had matters pending with his office. Staff 'can't know everything about everybody,' aide says. By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survival Training : Marines, Babbitt OK Pact of Coexistence With Wildlife at Camp Pendleton By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Data Clouds Ward Valley Plan : Environment: U.S. scientists acknowledge year-old evidence of radioactive pollutants in desert. Revelation could affect proposal for nuclear waste dump. By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Professor Wins UC Santa Barbara Age-Bias Suit : Courts: Chicano studies pioneer hails jury decision. UC attorney says jurors were moved by emotion, not facts. By Lucille Renwick and Anthony Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State's Top College Officials Vow to Work to Improve Student Performance : Education: Uniform high school graduation standards and better teacher preparation are among the goals of a group meeting in state Capitol. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Gains Reported in Search for Gene Linked to Schizophrenia From Associated Press
Detroit's Defenses Up for Devil's Night Arson Associated Press
Clinton OKs Bill Keeping Stiff Sentences for Crack By David G. Savage
Number of Food Stamp Recipients Falls Again \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Selling Sunny Assessment of Nation : Politics: President's new upbeat outlook comes a few weeks after he said country was 'in a funk.' Analysts warn he could find himself in league with George Bush. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Awards $14 Million in Breast-Implant Suit By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
U.S. Refutes Oklahoma Juror's Allegations : Bombing: Prosecutors deny federal panelist's contention that the government failed to follow up on key leads in the blast case. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENVIRONMENT : Toxic Dumping Spills Into Arizona Forests By Leo W. Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POLITICS : Town Seal Plan Sparks Smoldering Debate : Hyde Park, N.Y., wants to honor F.D.R. But the image it chose shows him smoking--and some want it doctored. By Helaine Olen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Yeltsin Said to Need Long Convalescence From Times Wire Reports
Dutch Deny Fault at Srebrenica \o7 Associated Press\f7
Croatian President Sees Only Modest Success in Elections From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : AZERBAIJAN : Services Held for Subway Fire Victims From Times Wire Reports
S. Africa to Indict Ex-Defense Minister in '87 Massacre : Justice: Ten former top military officers also face murder charges. News sparks fears of rightist backlash. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syria Loses Importance in Israel's Strategic Planning By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korean President Denies Involvement in Deepening Scandal Over Slush Funds : Asia: Predecessor has admitted amassing millions while in office. But current leader says he was not involved. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Orders Cult's Religious Status Revoked By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadians in Southland Turn Attention to Northern Vote By Ian James, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gingrich Assails American Bilingualism as 'Dangerous' : Politics: Speaker cites Canada as example of how differences split a nation. Critics say his call for English as official language will hurt immigrants. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadians in Southland Turn Attention to Northern Vote By Ian James, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voices
Voices
Study Links Homosexuality and Heredity : Science: Research involving sets of brothers reinforces findings of earlier report. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Terry Southern; Novelist Wrote 'Candy' By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
35 Marchers Briefly Occupy UC Irvine Office By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Votes to Fund Low-Cost World Housing Project \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ex-White House Travel Chief Denies Embezzling Funds : Courts: Lawyer says Billy Dale was trying to save reporters money through inexact methods. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mrs. Dole to Take Leave \o7 Associated Press\f7
El Salvador Reforms Incomplete, U.N. Says : Central America: The government hasn't met today's deadline for land distribution to veterans and housing for war refugees, report declares. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camelia Rodriguez
Matt Kalcevich
Tidwell Is in Perfect Position to Make the Call : Referee: He was born hearing-impaired but learned to read lips and now officiates football games and teaches. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's True, but It's Strange By Chris Foster
More Than Lip Service : University Program Makes Sure Deaf Students Are Not Impaired in Athletic Competition By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By the Numbers : Spotlight
Notebook : Argonauts Unheralded as Well as Undefeated By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Ventura County Economic Profile
Fox, TCI Expected to Form Sports Network : Television: The new channel would compete against ESPN. Fox could take a substantial stake in Liberty Media under the deal. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Profits for the Nation's Airlines Are Soaring Again : Transportation: The industry has gotten back on track in large part because it has been able to push fares higher. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox, TCI Expected to Form Sports Network : Television: The new channel would compete against ESPN. Fox could take a substantial stake in Liberty Media under the deal. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Novell to Drop 2 Lines; Bidding War Opens for Learning Co. : Computers: Actions are indicative of the PC software market's shift away from business and toward the home. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Ghoul Crazy : Think Elvira Has One Foot in the Grave? Think Again By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What Some Studios Brush Off Is a 'Powder' Keg for Disney By James Bates
Beleaguered O.C. Marketer of Reading Kit Plans Comeback : Literacy: CEO vows Gateway Educational Products will recover from bankruptcy, bad publicity over Hooked on Phonics. By Dan Margolis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
2 Investors to Push for RJR Food Spinoff : Consumer products: LeBow, Icahn say they'll replace board if necessary. Firm has said it might split up, but not before '97. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Americans Earned More, Spent Less in September from Times Wire Services
Chinese Firm Found Guilty in Copyright Case : Asia: Microsoft is hoping for punitive damages and more action to end software piracy. From Reuters
Petco to Buy 2 More Chains; 3rd Deal Closes from Times Wire Services
Kmart CEO: No Massive Store Closings Planned from Times Wire Services
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Chemicals \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Tourism \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Firing Up : Study Finds Cigarette Ads Increase Right After Jan. 1 From Reuters
Canadian Stocks Rise on Vote Hopes Times Wires Services
Fruit of the Loom Will Cut 3,200 Jobs : Apparel: Nation's biggest underwear maker details plan announced earlier. Six plants will close, two others will get smaller. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 14.82 on News of Mexico Stock Gains From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Adds to Gains; Mexican Shares Rocket From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
LEARNING CURVE: MIRAMAR TRADING INTERNATIONAL : Skoal-Oriented : Vodka Venture Distills Best of 2 Worlds
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Company Town : ABC Names Creative-Services Chief
Company Town
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Baldwin Finance Plan Approval Still Lacking : Bankruptcy: Lender, creditors remain at odds, but home builder will be able to meet today's payroll. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim data-storage company...
Beckman Instruments Inc.: Abbott Laboratories has agreed...
California Commercial Bankshares: The parent company of...
Ramser Cos.: In a deal estimated at $15 million, Ramser...
Hughes Aircraft Gets Bonus for Delivering System Early
Platinum Software President Becomes MTI Technology Director
Admar Group Inc.: A Des Moines company has signed an...
Deliciously Beautiful People Are the House Specialty : Restaurants: Manhattan's Fashion Cafe reels in customers with the glamorous aura bestowed by its supermodel backers. By Rachel Beck, ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Hard Rock to Harleys, Themes Are Recipe for Success From Associated Press
Syncor International Posts Profit of $1.2 Million
Builders and Buyers Alike Have a Big Interest in Homes on Smaller Lots By Ron Galperin, \o7 Ron Galperin is a real estate attorney with Wolf Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles\f7
Home Sales Appear to Fall Steeply in September : Real estate: Valley agents report 22% drop for single-family houses, along with decline in prices. New system of data collection may be partly to blame. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interlink Electronics Reports Decline in Profit
Glendale Federal Bank Reports Profit Increase
THQ Inc. Announces $305,000 Quarterly Profit
Talks on Zenith National Insurance Alliance Fail
* The Data Systems Division of Litton Systems Inc. of...
* ECO Air Control Inc. of Twentynine Palms won a $267,000...
* Leslie & Legge of Northridge won a $247,200 contract...
Litton Joins Team Seeking Massive Navy Contract
* Metric Construction Co. of Thousand Oaks won an...
* Sierracin-Sylmar of Sylmar won a $365,355 contract from...
* NTS Environmental Services of Fullerton won a $344,259...
* Stevens Construction Inc. of Lancaster won a $277,000...
Summerside Condo Auction Gives Seller, Buyers Chance for Good Deals By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
American Pacific Bank Posts 13% Rise in Profits
Dole Reports 3rd-Quarter Loss of $104.9 Million
New Director Lays Out Plans for Trade Center By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investment Firm to Move to Westlake Village Site By Jack Searles
Local Firms Post Wide Range of Earnings Reports By Jack Searles
Franklin Telecom Raises $1 Million From Stock By Jack Searles
Alert Communications Expands Headquarters By Jack Searles
Consulting Firm Opens an Office in Ventura By Jack Searles
Bank Continues Rebound, Posts Top Profit Since '91 By Jack Searles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Seismic Retrofit Plan for City Hall to Get 2nd Look : Construction: L.A. panel orders re-examination at urging of mayor and controller. Projected cost has soared from $92 million to $240 million. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sometimes Law Is Far From Blind : Justices should address disparity in drug cases
CRIME WATCH : What's to Celebrate?
Remembering the Dead, Joyously
Graft and Budding Democracy : Only an unhindered probe in massive case will serve South Korea's people
Crime News, Without Context, Equals Bias : Local TV news coverage has race problems, but they're not what you might first think. By Tom Plate
Who Is Left to Fight for the Poor? : Feminists have stood by as Congress cuts the lifeline for 14 million women and children. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com. \f7
Walk Softly : Historic Tours Can Conjure Up Some Spooky Images By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Teachers' Resolve to Back Strike Builds : Labor: Instructors halt participation in unpaid activities as tension rises. A course of action by the union may be decided as early as today. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local School Officials Back State Plan for Partnership : Education: Recommendation for a more cohesive system--from kindergarten to college--garners praise, but some say much work must be done. By Mack Reed and Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Consultant Studying Need for Shuttle Between Malls : Transit: Margaret Dunn Hodge says a trolley system linking The Oaks, Janss and other centers would reduce traffic and air pollution. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Scouts Prepared for Dinner-Auction By Nick Green
Bilingual Seminar on Diabetes Planned By Fred Alvarez
Artists Will Open Studios to the Public By Eric Wahlgren
Forum Scheduled to Gather Seniors' Input By Miguel Bustillo
Simi Council Approves Anti-Speeding Signs By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Thieves Who Invaded Home Are Sought By Andrew Blechman
CAMARILLO : Hammond to Leave Planning Commission
OXNARD : Children's Art Now Bedecks Holiday Cards By Christina Lima
SIMI VALLEY : Anti-Pornography Week OKd by City By Mack Reed
THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Meetings Planned on Multiplex Project By Jeff Mcdonald
Ventura Recycler Vows to Handle Load When Bailard Dump Closes : Trash: Gold Coast officials say expansion project will be completed in time. But a consultant has recommended an Oxnard facility. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 2 Men Arrested in Storage Locker Thefts By Linda Friedlieb
Trustees' Angry Exchange Briefly Halts Board Session By Catherine Saillant
School Board Drops GOP Strategist's Offer to Be Parliamentarian : Government: Critics contend that the proposal by Steve Frank was an attempt by conservatives to consolidate their power. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Emily Bushell Weldon; Owned Shoe Store
Obituaries
Neighbors Divided Over Proposal to Close Residential Street to Traffic : Safety: Some living in Ventura Keys say cars travel too fast on Beachmont. Others say the problem is being exaggerated. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaken Simi Residents Ask City to Head Off Gang Violence By Mack Reed and Linda Friedlieb
A Painful Lesson : Students Are Saddened by Vandals' Torture and Killing of Classroom Animals By Erin Texeira, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Slum Repair Effort Falling Short : Housing: Innovative program has tenants pay rent into an escrow account until targeted landlords correct problems. But few renters take part. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 New Options Would Keep Lopez Landfill in Operation : Sanitation: Rather than close the dump, officials' ideas include reducing use of facility, or gradually phasing it out. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magic Johnson Holds Benefit for Riordan : Politics: Mayor seeks to build bridges with black community, where he has faced a cool reception. Observers say he'll have a hard sell. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airing the Fourth Estate's Dirty Laundry By Scott Harris
Frustrated Police Chief Chastises Top Staff at Meeting, Sources Say : Law enforcement: Willie L. Williams reportedly blames subordinates for failing to move more quickly to decentralize the LAPD and for being slow to embrace change. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Family Mourns Brothers Killed in Shooting : Violence: One of the two would have turned 13 today. Police say the attack was gang-related, but survivors dispute them. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trick Is to Treat Halloween With Caution : Holiday: Safety measures include buying fire-resistant costumes, carefully checking candy and keeping pets indoors. By Karen D'Souza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Says Its Recovery Plan in Peril : Bankruptcy: Delay by pool investor agencies in ratifying a settlement agreement increases the possibility of a state takeover, officials fear. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC San Diego Has Ended Its Fertility Probe By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
35 Protesters Stage Sit-In at UCI Office : Rally: Group issues demands in support of affirmative action and arrested hunger strikers. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiet Heroics : Shalimar Street Resident Organized Neighbors to Make Community Safer By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : Court Fights Spouse Abuse With Faxes By Stephanie Simon
Future Fact : NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : Southland Put Under Microscope at New USC Regional Studies Center By Nona Yates
A Net Gain in School : New computer network creates a virtual community where teachers and students can share ideas, resources and research. : NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Countywide : County Auction Termed a Success By Shelby Grad
LA HABRA : Fellow Officers Observe a Painful Anniversary By Tina Nguyen
Colleges : Campus scene : COSTA MESA : 3 OCC Alumni to Join College's Hall of Fame
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Natural History Museum Forced to Seek New Home By Frank Messina
SAN CLEMENTE : Work May Soon Start on Stabilizing Bluffs By Julie Fate Sullivan
Colleges : Campus scene : ORANGE : Chapman Orchestra Plans Eclectic Season
Countywide : Team Launches Survey on Keeping Businesses By Mimi Ko Cruz
Youths Help Themselves by Helping Others : Leadership: A group of 60 East L.A. teen-agers strive to stay in school and out of trouble while working to better their community. The grass-roots effort, run by the members themselves, has found success. By Leila Cobo-hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wachs Urges Changes in Fire, Police Pensions : Charter: Councilman proposes to allow continued benefits when spouses of deceased officers and firefighters remarry. The change would bring benefits into line with those of other city employees. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : 3 From Valley Picked for City Commissions By Kay Hwangbo
North Hollywood : Boy Falls Into Pool; in Critical Condition By Nicholas Riccardi
North Hollywood : Home Depot Hires 130 East Valley Residents By Tim May
Agoura Hills : Council to Consider Taping More Meetings By Frank Manning
Calabasas : Planners' Meetings to Debut on Cable TV By Frank Manning
Quake Retrofit for City Hall to Get 2nd Look : Construction: L.A. panel orders re-examination at urging of mayor and controller. Projected cost has soared from $92 million to $240 million. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Seeks a Safe Halloween for Children : Still Scarred by 1993 Slaying of 3 Boys, Officials Stage Party to Get Trick-or-Treaters Off the Streets By Paul H. Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Unsuccessful Recall Drive Not Dead Yet By Russ Loar
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Not-So-Pretty Name
SEAL BEACH : Automated Bank Teller Customer Escapes Armed Robber By Lee Romney
TUSTIN : No Tricks, Just Treats on the Beat By Lee Romney
ORANGE : Youth Group's Bingo Request Is a Winner By Lesley Wright
VILLA PARK : City Joins Effort to Get More Sales Tax Funds By Bill Billiter
Agoura Hills : Landowner Sues Over Rejection of Project By Frank Manning
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Vote Shifts Focus to Legal Immigration By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Councilman Launches Tree-Planting Effort By Debra Cano
SEAL BEACH : Debate Over Main St. Meters to Air on TV By Russ Loar
IRVINE : Jamboree Road Project in Limbo Due to Strike By Russ Loar
Agoura Hills : Food Drive Assists Families in Need By Frank Manning
SANTA ANA : Downtown Task Force Report Nearly Ready By Jeff Kass
GARDEN GROVE : Voters Could Get Say on Water Rate Hike By Sarah Klein
The horsy hideaway of Hidden Hills has more bridle trails... By Cecilia Rasmussen
Man Shot to Death in Van Nuys
Obituaries : Alma Ortega Callies, Restaurant Proprietor By Brett A. Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riley Undergoes Back, Neck Surgery By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champ's Time Runs Out at World Tournament : Chess: Faster clock hinders Harry Akopyan, but his father's surprise attendance offsets his disappointing finish. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bar Owner Wins New Civil Rights Trial By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Westside : 15 Bronze Sculptures to Line Boulevard
San Gabriel Valley : Term-Limit Petitions Short of Signatures
Two Women Found Dead in Bedroom of San Pedro Home
Southeast : Court Clears Way for Nov. 21 Card Club Vote
San Fernando Valley : Landowner Sues Over Rejection of Project
El Portal Struggles to Recover From Quake : Funds: If federal money comes through, theater repairs are expected to resume in January. Benefit 'builder's bash' is planned. By Kate Folmar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marcus Cable Deal Includes Rebates : Glendale: Subscribers would receive $17 for alleged overcharges under a plan the City Council is to consider today. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Bay : A Great Pumpkin With a Message
Howdy: After attending a cultural exhibit, "Cowabunga... By Steve Harvey
Holdup Suspect, Shot by Police, in Serious Condition : Crime: Michael Warren Vines was fighting drug addiction and severe depression over pending felony case, his sister says. By Lee Romney and Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Central Los Angeles : Community Center Offers Jobs, Training
Westside : SPARE CHANGE
Suspected Gang Member Held in Fatal Koreatown Shootout
Council Panel OKs Proposal to Create Zoo Department
3 Students Hurt in Pipe Bomb Explosion at La Puente School
Police Puzzled by Brutal Slaying of Inglewood Man, 71
Man Injured in Fight During Halloween Festivities at Knott's
City Hall Retrofit Plan Uncertain : Construction: L.A. panel orders second look at urging of mayor and controller. Projected cost has more than doubled. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pedestrian Injured in Laguna Traffic
Community Policing Efforts Get Their Reward : Law enforcement: Police officials, civic leaders and citizen activists are honored for their efforts to build communication and trust in troubled neighborhoods. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sandberg Set to Return From Retirement From Associated Press
Rodman Takes Portable Salon to Chicago By Mal Florence
Tennis Greats Segura, Kramer Recall Riggs Fondly at Funeral From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Tennis Greats Segura, Kramer Recall Riggs Fondly at Funeral From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Canadian Politics Could Create Mess By Helene Elliott
NHL ROUNDUP : Avalanche Beats Stars for Fifth Win in a Row From Associated Press
Dreaded Monday Night Streak Over for Bears : Pro football: After losing eight in a row in showcase game, Chicago beats Minnesota, 14-6. From Associated Press
Prep Roundup
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : All the Problems Still Need Solving By Ross Newhan
High-Flying Flyer : MVP Eric Lindros Is Finally Living Up to Advance Billing, but Stanley Cup Is Still His Ultimate Goal By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's Abdul-Jabbar Sees His Stock Rising : College football: Tailback's rushing performances have captured attention of Heisman voters. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadly Combination? : Boxing Officials Examine Connection Between Fighters Who Die in the Ring and Fathers Who Work Their Corners By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ohio State's Sualua Is a Reluctant Fullback : College football: Former Mater Dei star sticking with sport until he decides what he really wants to do. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers May Offer Arbitration to Worrell By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sandberg Set to Return From Retirement From Associated Press
Top Boxing Prospect Vargas Cleared to Fight as Amateur By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Acquire Defenseman From Calgary for Skalde
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Quebec Vote Averts League Troubles By Helene Elliott
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Broncos Will Allow Pritchard to Play \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : 49ers Lose Floyd; Young May Return
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : In Crazy Eights, Who Has the Hot Hand? By Bill Plaschke
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards May Sit Out Last Three Games By Steve Springer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Fire Up Your Rose Bowl Calculators By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Husky Tailback Neal Re-Injures Toe \o7 Associated Press\f7
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Cross-Country Coach O'Boyle Won't Be Heading for the Rockies By John Weyler
LOCAL NOTES : Chapman Gets NCAA Berth in Men's Soccer By Martin Beck
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