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- 10 Pendleton Marines Posed Nude, Probe Finds
- Clinton OKs Funding for Metro Rail's Valley Extension : Transit: System will get $170 million, including $33 million to bring Red Line to North Hollywood.
- Repair Crew Finds Human Remains
- Water Watchdog : Environment: Santa Monica Baykeeper's job is unofficial and self-appointed, but he has significant backing. Besides, he knows the law.
- Palmdale Library Stays Closed as Computer System Hits Snag
- Cub Is Now a Bear : Gilbertson Used to Study Robinson, Now He Has a Chance to Beat Him
- Clinton's Fascination With Kennedy Spurs Speculation : Presidency: Some observers say politics drives attempts to forge ties to former President. Others believe the motivation is personal.
- GOLF / PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP : Gallagher Almost Loses His 63
- Operators Are Standing By . . . All Over the Place : Television: The National Infomercial Marketing Assn.'s annual gathering in Las Vegas is where Susan Powter meets Vanna White.
- MOVIE REVIEW : A 'Fatal' Absence of Satirical Instinct
- Ducks Fall to New Low : Hockey: They lose to Sharks, 4-3, to drop fourth in a row after an impressive start.
- Doris Duke; 'Richest Girl in World' Is Remembered as Philanthropist
- On the Afghan Front : Photographs of a soldier's days serving in the 'Soviet Vietnam' are on display at Cal State Northridge, along with his images of a 1991 Moscow coup attempt.
- 2 Top Officials at Forest Service Are Removed
- Economy Well on the Road to Recovery, Clinton Says : White House: Improved growth rate, lower deficit figures are responsible for his new-found optimism. But Southern California has yet to feel the benefits.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Where to File for Property Tax Relief
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Now Playing: 'The Surreal Live Monster That Ate Laguna'
- Closed-Door Sessions Told at Menendez Trial
- STUDIO CITY : Expansion of CBS Facility Studied
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : SHELTERS : Some Evacuation Centers Closed
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Giving Hope and Tracking Tragedy : Disaster: Volunteers do double duty at Orange County Operations center by offering doses of comfort and charting fire's course in 'war room.'
- Damage Climbs as Fires Intensify : Destruction: Totals rise to 35 homes, 60,000 acres. New fronts threaten Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula. Winds dash hopes for quick end to blazes.
- Red Tape Was His Undoing : Bryan Hand Was to Help Arizona's Offensive Line, but Confusing NCAA Regulations Ended Up Costing JC Transfer a Year of Eligibility
- Cypress Wins After Loara's Conversion Fails
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Angel's Still Testing Its Wings
- TV REVIEW : 'Diagnosis Murder' Is DOA
- NO KIDDING: As fires chewed up the...
- Electric Car Research Center Powers Up : Transportation: Mario Andretti is on hand as Atlanta facility is unveiled to seek answers to technological limitations and public indifference.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Kids Need to Talk Out Fire Fears : Coping: Traumatized children should be encouraged to express their anxieties and anger, as should the adults trying to help them.
- Past Blazes That Killed and Injured Firefighters
- As Ashes Cool, Laguna Starts Work of Recovery
- Executives Link Lobbyist to Funds for Senator : Court: Witness denies donations to Paul Carpenter and others were bribes but admits there's a 'thin line.'
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : FEDERAL AID : Residents May Be Eligible for Help
- No Suspense, Just Two Suspensions : Volleyball: Despite missing two players, Torrance girls sweep South and repeat as Pioneer champions.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Adams Finally Set to Return
- STACKING UP SALES
- Anaheim's Cerplex Buys Computer Repair Company
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE
- The Second Coming of Richard Tyler : The L.A.-based designer was hired to jump-start the House of Anne Klein. But if he feels any pressure, he's not showing it.
- Riordan Visits Firefighters in Burn Center : Victims: Mayor thanks three men hurt fighting Santa Susana Pass blaze.
- DRAG RACING : One Last Year for 'the Snake'
- AVP Players to Compete at Forum
- Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : School Bonds by a Simple Majority Vote?
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Plays, Penguins Lose
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Jamon' a Dark Comedy About Sexual Shenanigans
- Chills, Thrills and Creative Halloween Treats for Kids
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Washing Away Ash Deposits
- Senate Puts Conditions on OK of Extra Jobless Benefits
- Where We Draw the Line
- Pin Points Help Women Stick With Eye-Catching Brooches
- World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Officer Takes Blame for U.S. Setback
- Can't Be Topped
- Lessons in Life, Death : Tradition: Students prepare for San Fernando Middle School's display commemorating the Day of the Dead, a festival celebrated in Mexico.
- Unocal Given Deadline to Halt Refinery Work
- Firefighters Get Their Rest in Short Doses : Respite: Weary crew members recoup, recall the 'good saves' and the close calls. They wait to return to the line.
- Man, 27, Held in Fountain Valley Shooting : Crime: Suspect is arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in the incident that took place outside a coffee shop.
- BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Olympic Medalist Gonzales Wins Unanimous Decision
- MPAA Orders Labeling of Films Altered for Home Viewing
- CBS Reschedules 'If I Die' Special
- One Woman's Stand for Her House and Street : Vigil: Betty Gallagher had raised two sons in her Manzanita Drive home, and she wasn't about to abandon it to the flames. Besides, somebody had to watch out for Mrs. Gluckson's house.
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- In Fighting Brush Fires, Failing to Follow Rules Can Mean Injury, Death : Tactics: Unlike structure blazes, every wildfire is different. Manuals describe 'watch out' situations.
- A Gift From Ella Fitzgerald to Tin Pan Alley : Jazz: The singer's 'Song Books' pays tribute to the Gershwins, Ellington, Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Berlin and Arlen, Kern and Mercer.
- Pact for Hycor, Swiss Firm: Hycor Biomedical...
- McDonnell Confirms C-17 Talks : Aerospace: Contractor says Pentagon has offered up to $450 million to be taken as a charge against earnings.
- Prop. 172--Close Up and Personal
- Honesty, Patience Best Medicine for Kids Scared by Fire : Trauma: How do you help a child deal with the horrors of Wednesday's disaster? Talk and listen, an expert advises.
- A Box Full of Surprises : Cedar Street Theatre opens 'I Never Sang For My Father' tonight in the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.
- District Considers Offering Specialized Curriculum
- Salmon Makes It Unanimous : Baseball: Outfielder is the runaway choice as Angels' first rookie of the year, giving local teams a sweep of the award.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Living Dead 3': A Return to Familiar Turf
- Insightful Score Runs Through It : Music: Isham's intuition helped him write 'River' soundtrack. A version will be played tonight.
- Most Laguna Business Unscathed : Merchants: It was a close call for many, but lumber yard is one of few with fire losses. Village is spared.
- Xerox, Transamerica Report Gains; GlenFed Further in Red
- Kmart Negotiating Payless Deal With Thrifty : Drugstores: The corporation has signed a letter of intent with investment firm Leonard Green & Partners.
- Contractors Are Beginning Post-Fire Repairs, Cleanup : Damage: Homeowners whose houses are still standing are already contacting specialists who clean furnishings, do fix-it jobs.
- RLA Funds to Run Out Before Planned : Rebuilding: Staff report shows 70% of budget covered salaries, administrative costs. Initially, organizers said $3-million federal grant would last five years.
- Music: A Sony Music lawyer told a...
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Deconstructed Home on the Bleak Range : STRANGE ANGELS <i> by Jonis Agee</i> ; Ticknor & Fields $21.95, 405 pages
- Friends, Family Join to Fend Off Flames : Defense: The 'County-Line Boys' team up and fight successfully to save property in Sherwood Lake area.
- Dining Spots in your Area
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : DONATIONS : Businesses Provide Food or Firefighters
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Couple Overjoyed to Find Uninsured Home Unscathed : Aftermath: Doris Bender's and To Bui's $350,000 house was among few left standing in Mystic Hills neighborhood.
- GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : DePippo, Cook Take Option to Pace Pacifica
- Blue Jays Keep Batting Coach
- Big Quarter Helps Santa Ana Valley Beat Orange
- A Day Later, They Land a Swordfish
- THEATER / T.H. McCULLOH : 'War of Worlds' Invades Imagination
- McDonnell to Start Laying Off Some Space Station Workers
- B of A Changing Its Credit Card Insurance Option
- Paramount Battle Moves to Legal Arena : QVC Asks Court to Block Merger With Viacom; Traders Wait for Diller
- Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch . . . : A venerable Western movie set is a scenic spot that is still being used as a film location.
- Don't Get on This Mom's Wrong Side : 'The Walkers' focuses on a Jekyll-and-Hyde housewife whose whole life is centered on her family.
- Behind The Scenes : Faces Stand Out in the Crowd at Masquerade Gala Benefit
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : ANIMAL SAFETY : Efforts to Save Pets, Livestock Begin
- Man Exposes Himself Near School : Crime: A Broadous Elementary official says publicity over recent rapes of two students may be a factor. But police downplay the theory.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : POWER OUTAGES : Hundreds Affected by Loss of Service
- Disaster Dislocations : MANDATED EVACUATIONS
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM
- Valley Obituaries
- COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Toro Soccer Teams Looked Good Out of Gate, but Faded in the Stretch
- Harrick Puts Turmoil Behind Him : College basketball: Things have settled down for the UCLA coach after a season filled with questions.
- Trinity Lures Homesick Player From Master's
- Sydor Isn't Happy With Performance
- Getting Past Gonzales No Easy Task : High schools: Newport Harbor senior linebacker gives his all when tackling an opponent.
- No Better Time for a Vincent Price Movie
- 'Aladdin' Flies Carpet to Top Spot
- THE ARTS
- Gulf War Veteran Was Exposed to Chemical Arms, Doctor Says
- Egyptian Policeman Slain by Gunmen
- Now, Try a <i> Cheap</i> Way to Find That Darn Leak
- Smoke, Flames Are Reminders of Riot's Blazes : Aid: South-Central residents empathize with burned-out suburban dwellers, remembering last year's conflagration. They offer sympathy and help to the fires' victims.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : First Line of Defense: Make a List
- The Glitz Is Gone : The outrageousness of individual style is missing everywhere. St. Tropez, usually a harbinger of fashion trends, has gone beige. Even Jean Kasem--<i> Jean Kasem!</i> --is toning it down. Heavens! Have we got the blahs?
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Young and Elderly Warned to Stay Indoors Because of Smoke : Safety: Officials urge even healthy people to be wary. The county advisory is linked to the fires and is likely to remain in effect through the weekend.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : PHONE SERVICE : Free Assistance Offered to Victims
- It Gets Crazy When Espana Takes the Field
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Employers Keep Tabs on Victims : Companies: Using computers to determine who lives in damaged areas, Fluor, Taco Bell and others work out plans to care for their workers, community.
- Santa Paula Man Electrocuted at Job Site
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Young Not Yet Ready for Full Contact
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Losing a Piece of Paradise : Hidden Valley: Six of the 13 cottages in the aptly named ranch fail to elude the flames. Fire reduces the sequestered community to a charred, barren gash.
- Uncle Sam's Visas? Not for Iraq, Iran : World Cup: Both fail to qualify, alleviating fears of U.S. officials over possibility of political terrorism.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Green Apple Quick Step Stands Out With Inconsistency
- 'Annie Get Your Gun' Cancels O.C. Dates
- Fidelity National Posts Gains in 3rd-Quarter Profit, Revenue
- Digging for Hope Amid Ruins of Charred City : Aftermath: Laguna Beach residents say 'life will be different for a while,' but vow they will bounce back.
- TV FACTS
- The Ovals Have It : They're Simple and Retro, and Firms Dig Them
- Enhanced Imaging Technologies Inc.: The Irvine medical...
- A Rocky Beginning : Despite the bruises and scraped knees, bouldering offers challenging and adventurous fun.
- COLUMN ONE : Lessons of Oakland Hills Blaze : Victims relive their experiences in the aftermath of the 1991 catastrophe. They tell Southlanders who have lost homes to beware of haste in resuming lives.
- FASHION : Top Health Issues? Sex, Food and Fun
- Fire on the Fast Track: How the Flames Spread
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Cleanup in Aftermath of Blaze
- Two Drivers Find a Fast Track, Set Records in Pomona Qualifying
- Film Series Opens With a Fright
- CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : 'Little Shop' Stocked With Bite in Brea
- Infomercial of the Year: The Envelope, Please . . .
- 'Fit to Be Tied: Vintage Ties of the Forties & Early Fifties.'
- 'Everyone Can Exercise' : Maria Serrao's workout show on cable includes challenging routines and caters to people with limitations or injuries.
- Vegas Has a Blast as 200,000 Watch Demolition of Dunes
- Garnering Audience Response : Techniques such as playing two saxes at once help musician connect with listeners.
- Formal Solution : Tamara's opens two outlets that sell gowns at deeply discounted prices.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Repair Crews Hustle; Free Phone Service Starts
- Prop. 173
- Response to Insert on Palos Verdes Libraries
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- Peace and Justice
- U.S. Policy on Immigration
- Molyneux on Conservatives
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Call Shelters to Locate Lost Animals : Pets: Humane Society, veterinarians may have leads on dogs, cats and other creatures missing in fire. Free kennels, support groups are available.
- ELECTIONS : 3% Utility Tax Key Issue in Race for City Council : Rancho Palos Verdes: Five candidates vying for two seats disagree about the merits of the levy, which was imposed last month. In Rolling Hills Estates, there are only two candidates for two council seats.
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- Losses Climb as Fires Still Burn : 554 Homes Hit; Crews Contain Some Blazes : Inferno: Weary firefighters still battling in Altadena, Malibu. President declares disaster area. Injuries climb to 84.
- Sad Homecomings at Emerald Bay : Homes: Families react differently upon seeing ravages of fire. But there's a common goal of rebuilding, going on with life.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Oct. 29, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Oct. 29, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Oct. 29, 1993
- Obituaries - Oct. 29, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 29, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 29, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 29, 1993
- The Toll: 330 O.C. Homes Lost, Damage in Billions; At Least 25,000 Homeless in Southland; 19 Firefighters Hurt but No One Killed : O.C. Remains on Alert With Hot Spots Flaring : Fire: Another 1,000 firefighters help to finally contain Laguna Canyon blaze. But devil winds threaten again.
- Survivors Return, Some Only to Memories : Aftermath: Evacuees comb sooty remains of their homes for valuables. The lucky ones find their houses still standing.
- In the Long Run, Fire Is a Friend to Nature : Wilderness: Many native plants and trees benefit from burning. Some areas recover quickly but it may take decades for land to heal in some instances.
- Losses Climb as Fires Still Burn : 600 Homes Hit; Crews Contain Some Blazes : Inferno: Weary firefighters still battling in Laguna Beach, Altadena. President declares disaster area. Injuries rise to 59.
- Lack of Clues Points Authorities Toward Arson : Investigation: Police have no suspects in Laguna fire and find it hard to draw a profile of a typical arsonist. A man was arrested in the Altadena fire.
- Youth Authority Efforts Futile Against Lake Sherwood Blaze
- Ashes Are Con Artists' Gold Mine : Aftermath: Multiple fires signal prime time for illicit contractors and other quick-buck operators.
- Nostalgia Is the Prize in Holy War
- Luck, Along With Weed Control, Cuts Chatsworth Fire Loss : Arson: Though four firefighters were burned, a combination of factors is credited with saving homes and lives in the Santa Susana Pass blaze.
- Black Student Union Letter Sparks Clash Over Speeches : CSUN: Head of the group denounces Jewish students for a talk planned for the same time as a campus speech by Louis Farrakhan.
- Santa Paula Rancher Ready When Fire Hits : Canyons: Flames consume 21,000 acres--mostly grassland. No buildings threatened by Ojai blaze.
- CYA Crews Join Perilous Fight in Carlisle Canyon : Fire lines: The 41 youths, all juvenile offenders, struggle in a losing effort to contain the blaze. Traffic jam delays residents' flight.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Radio Station Crippled by Fire to Return to Airwaves
- Artists Cut Short Practice to Help Their Community
- Lingering Smoke Prompts Postponement of Events : Fire aftermath: Horse racing, high school football and cross-country will be rescheduled because of bad air quality.
- Laguna Festival Sites, Museum Survive Fire
- Clinton Health Plan Will Hike Premiums for Many : Insurance: Shalala tells senators that most of those paying more will get improved benefits in return.
- Tapes May Complicate N.Y. Bomb Case : Trial: Informant's revelations in recordings with FBI could make prosecutors' task more difficult. Officials are now on the defensive.
- A Free Spirit : Welcoming Individuality While Preserving its Own Quirky Identity, Laguna Beach Has Been Many Things to Many People
- Clues Suggest Arsonists Set at Least 6 Fires
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Q & A : Get the Claims Process Rolling Quickly
- POOLING RESOURCES: Ken Perry of Utah Pacific...
- ELECTIONS : School Board Races Generate Very Little Excitement, Debate
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Neighbors Find More Than Temporary Shelter : Support: At three Red Cross facilities, volunteers and evacuees give each other comfort and aid. Amid the earliest relief efforts, the displaced vow to rebuild.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Tallying the Losses : Little Long-Term Economic Impact Expected Despite Loss of 600 Homes
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Tallying the Losses : Insurers Attempt to Make Amends for Criticism in Oakland Disaster
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Tallying the Losses : Little Long-Term Economic Impact Expected Despite Loss of 600 Homes
- From Scouts to Surfers, They Pitch In
- Already Imperiled Wildlife Facing More Threats
- Fires Ignite Curiosity as Many Come to Sightsee
- Snafus Hamper Air Guard Tankers
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Fire Break : Aftermath: Crews, spent after 24 hours on the lines, finally take a breather. The thank yous fail to ease professional frustration.
- Football Practice Means Little When You've Lost Everything
- Bitter ICN Proxy Battle Looms : Management: Dissident stockholder is now free to resume effort to unseat Milan Panic.
- Special Kmart:
- Time Stops Trains in Their Tracks
- Record Profit for Santa Ana Title Insurer : Insurance: First American Financial posts the highest third-quarter earnings and revenue in its 104-year history.
- Halloween : All Roads Lead to Calabasas
- Halloween : Squash Packets
- FOR THE KIDS : Some Ideas to Help Youngsters Get Decked Out for Halloween : You don't have to buy expensive outfits. With a little creativity, scary costumes can be turned out at home.
- Bellflower : 5% Utility-Users Tax OKd to Take Effect in December
- Cairo Killings Not Linked to Terror Campaign, Officials Say : Egypt: Musician who shot two Americans and a French jurist had a history of mental problems. Tourism is expected to suffer, however.
- A Day of Disaster
- Mona Field, associate professor of social services...
- A Crush of Candidates for 3 Seats on City Council : Elections: Along with incumbents, the 18 contenders include former mayor, longtime activists and other officials. Many challengers attack $2-million funding of controversial business development program.
- BOOK REVIEW BIOGRAPHY : The Highly Colored Tapestry of the Life of a Literary Star : MARGUERITE YOURCENAR: Inventing a Life <i> by Josyane Savigneau</i> ; University of Chicago; $25, 527 pages
- LOS ANGELES : Ex-Officer Wins $244,000 in Sexual Harassment Case
- Firefighters Tee Off to Support 2 of Their Own : Thousand Oaks: The nearby inferno is on the minds of those at a golf benefit held to raise funds for injured colleagues.
- Man Shot to Death in Santa Ana Identified
- Federal Judge Defends New Jury Method : Trials: He says the selection process for panels in Santa Ana is legal and does not exclude minorities. A group of defense attorneys has challenged the procedures in court.
- O.C. PERSPECTIVE : Failure of Leadership
- U.S. Buries Its No. 1 Bogyman : Latin left is no longer a 'threat' --except maybe in Mexico.
- Has the Everett Era Come to an End? : Rams: Chuck Knox says veteran quarterback is a competitor and will bounce back from his first demotion as a pro.
- Dodgers' No. 1 Pick Dreifort Honored as Top Amateur Player
- Breeders' Cup Will Be a Winners' Reunion : Horse racing: Five who were victorious last year are pre-entered for Nov. 6 event at Santa Anita.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Accomplice': Wit Is Accessory to a Spoof
- ART REVIEWS : Finding a Space Between Mind and Matter : Joseph Kosuth's new work at Margo Leavin Gallery is not sterile or academic; in fact, it's so serious it's funny.
- Venice : Grant to Help Restore Tidal Lagoon
- Council Race Rages as City Battles Problems : Elections: A new three-member majority could shift the tide on budget and revenue issues, as well as a feud with Chamber of Commerce.
- Pasadena : Settlement in Chamber Suit
- WESTMINSTER : Dream of a Better Life Is in Ashes
- IRVINE : College to Hold Literacy Conference
- Legal Safeguards to Practice Religion Voted by Congress
- Black Flag "Damaged" (1981)<i> SST</i>
- Glendale : Country Club Project OKd
- A Quirky Coastline Enclave Is Reduced to Melted Metal
- LETTERS : Expenses of Clinton's Culver City Visit
- Occidental College Prof. Elizabeth Barber was chosen...
- JAUNTS : A Scenic 5-Mile Walk Along Edge of the Sea : Sierra Club naturalist will lead way along coast from Santa Barbara County line to Carpinteria State Beach.
- COUNTYWIDE : Clothing Drive Begins on Saturday
- WOODLAND HILLS : Judge Urged to Lift Ban on Dirt Transfer
- Rival Schools Have Strength in Numbers : Football: When Carson and Banning go head-to-head, statisticians Finny and Holstein get to resume their rivalry.
- NME Suspends Dividend Due to Expected Write-Off
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Whom to Call
- Long Beach : Rouzan to Resume Job as Deputy City Manager
- Santa Ana Winds Expected to Abate, but Just for a Day
- Is This End of an Era for Rams and Everett?
- Landings Need Right Bait to Lure Anglers
- Court Upholds Dudley's Deal
- Ease Is the Word for WordPerfect, Word 6.0
- PARTY LINE : You <i> Can</i> Eat City Hall
- Practicing Evil With 'Dr. Caligari'
- STRIKE: Taking a Toll In ABC District : Hard Lessons : Teachers' Strike Is Taking a Toll In ABC School District
- Neighborhoods Key to Battling Child Abuse, Panel Says
- The Region : Flu Shots for Senior Citizens
- Bill to Extend Jobless Benefits Stalls in Senate
- Long Beach : Council Further Restricts Smoking in Public Areas
- Orchestra Plans Halloween Treats : Music: Symphony opens season amid decline in funding. But officials say tradition of free admission will continue.
- Clothing Store Owner Sees Success Story Unravel
- Club Keeps in Step With the Western Dancing Boom : The nonprofit organization's aims are to promote fun, help people to meet and to be family-oriented.
- Traffic Slowdowns
- Nature's Annual Assault Up Close--Banal, Tragic and Surreal
- A Special Groundbreaking Makes History, Remembers It : Schools: About 300 people attend the ceremony at the site of the future Clarence Lobo Elementary in the hills of San Clemente. It is the first in the state to be named after an American Indian leader.
- MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Chorale Finds Its Voice
- A 'Wish' From Jazz's Bright Star
- Flu Shots in Store:
- Emulex Corp.:
- Halloween Programs for Youngsters Set
- Service With a Scripted Smile : Workplace: Each time a waiter, teller or airline agent greets us with a bogus dose of simulated sincerity, our chance of actually having a nice day slips a bit more.
- Measure to Kill Super Collider Goes to Clinton
- U.S. Returns 15 Haitians, Weighs Aristide Steps : Policy: New ways to pressure military leaders are considered. But officials see little chance that ousted president can return to power Saturday.
- This Time, Titans Ready for Equity Ruling
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : For Smith, Record Seems in the Sack
- TV REVIEW : MacMillan's 'Winter Dreams' Gets a Fresh Look on A
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- Focusing on Quality : Clinton Health Reform Adds Urgency to Efforts by HMOs
- GM Units See Mixed Results; Electronics Profit Rises 72%
- Halloween : Chocolate-Pumpkin Cake: Trick and Treat
- Holy Flying Fur, Bat Woman! : Bitten by Love for These Maligned Mammals, She's on a Mission to Clean Up Their Image as Evil Blood-Suckers
- World IN BRIEF : NIGER : Troops Storm Jet; One Hostage Killed
- Living With the Past : Learning the fate of a home's former residents can somethimes haunt the new owners.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM
- Pasadena : Not Guilty Plea in Killing
- A Fragile Detente Over Redevelopment : Renovation: Activists criticize lengthy delays in stemming decline. But belated approval of a plan, and looming subway construction, seems to unify old foes.
- Scaring Up Meals <i> a la</i> Halloween
- Firefighters and Homeowners Face Danger on All Sides : Responses: Early hope in the Hidden Valley battle turns to despair as winds buffet new fires in Simi Valley, Santa Paula and Ojai.
- School News: An occasional look at South Bay classroom news : Students Offer Their Tips for a Safe Halloween
- Judge's Ruling on Gangs Appealed : Courts: District attorney seeks to reinstate order barring Westminster gang members from gathering in public. Prosecutor cites lower crime rate.
- Rosemead : High School to Be Renovated
- DEAR LAGUNA / REFLECTIONS ON A CITY BURNING BRIGHT : Readers Reaching Out
- SCORECARD : Group Gives $405,000 to Cancer Unit
- Paper Says FBI Blocked Plan to Foil N.Y. Blast
- 11 Beverly Hills Restaurants Will Aid Local Schools
- Popular Winter Varieties Are at Area Stores, Farmers' Markets : The Bosc, Comice, Anjou, Red Bartlett and Asian versions are available. Prices are expected to remain favorable.
- Puente Hills : Landfill to Stay Open While Expansion Plan is Reworked
- Hartford Police Seek to Quell Gang Outbreak