- GARDENING : Got Something to Hide? Plant Yellow Flowers
- Reno Meets With Groups on Both Sides of Abortion Issue
- Modjeska Canyon Crash Kills 1
- Bail Reduction to Focus on Williams' Missed Hearings : Denny trial: DMV records to be cited by prosecutors show five absences at court dates.
- Fire Victims Can Continue to Receive Mail
- Major L.A. County Fires
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Clan Fights Erupt; U.S. Armor Arrives
- Will $2,600 Purchase a Private School Education? : Vouchers: The answer probably depends on how hard you look and how old your children are. The overwhelming majority are religiously affiliated.
- Merchants Brace for Curiosity Seekers : Community: Laguna businesses organize food, clothing and counseling for fire victims. Restaurants are offering free dinners to families who lost homes.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : LIBYA : Kadafi Calls Reports of Uprising a Lie
- Loss to Prized Resources Unknown : Environment: The president of Laguna Greenbelt group says plant life can return but expresses worry for native animals caught in fire's path.
- Voices
- PACOIMA : Swap Meet Offers Treats for Halloween
- Success Is Relative : Family Members Find Steady Work in Les Brown's Band of Renown
- LOS ANGELES : Sheraton Townhouse Gets 6-Month Reprieve
- Anger Emerges as Flames Die : Disaster: Scared preschoolers draw pictures of burning houses. But routine can override concern for people fire did not affect.
- Health Experts Help Victims Heal Emotions : Coping: In the recovery process, the various stages fire-traumatized survivors undergo include denial, guilt and anger, counselors say.
- Wendt Stars, Candy Directs Fox TV Film
- CHATSWORTH : Parents Put on Party for Their Little Monsters
- Taft's Ferguson Almost Perfect in 42-14 Romp
- Human Remains Found to Be of Woman in 30s
- OPERA REVIEW : Musical Splendor in 'Die Meistersinger'
- TV REVIEWS : 'Double, Double, Toil and Trouble' Warm Fare for Kids
- GLENDALE : $1-Million Bail Set in Weapons Case
- SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : LOCAL ELECTIONS / SANTA CLARITA SCHOOL BOARDS : Candidates Split Over Voucher Initiative, Conservative Movement
- Borsari Is Key to Sunny Hills' Victory Over La Habra
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : MISSION LEAGUE : Notre Dame Takes Charge of Mission Race
- STUDIO CITY : Heroes Honored at Police Luncheon
- LOS ANGELES : 2 Held in Execution-Style Slayings of Man, Teen-Ager
- Admitting 'Noah's Ark' Hoax : Television: A man who claimed on a CBS special to have located the ark now says it was a setup.
- COLUMN ONE : Stacking the Bids in Japan : Japanese construction work is parceled out by a murky system long on collusion and short on true competitiveness. But foreign pressure, and a string of bribery scandals, may force reforms.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : Ventura City Council Race Takes a Nasty Turn as Voting Draws Nearer
- COLLECTIBLES : How to Avoid Weather-Vane Forgeries
- J.F.K. Would Back NAFTA, Clinton Says : Economy: He cites ex-President's emphasis on Latin America growth. Ironically, Sen. Kennedy is leaning against voting for the trade pact.
- AGOURA HILLS : Wheelchair Ramp Work to Continue
- LOS ANGELES : New Yorker Chosen as MTA Watchdog
- Worried Owners of Missing House Pets Search Shelters : Animals: Most facilities report recovering only a few strays. Veterinarians treat survivors.
- Kit Makes Patching Drywall a Hole Lot Easier
- Call Goes Out Again for 'Super Scooper' : Firefighting: Hillside homeowners and a legislator renew efforts to acquire Canadian plane designed to fight wildfires.
- MIDEAST : Local Elections a Test for Peace Among Israelis : Municipal contests constitute a small referendum on pact with PLO. Rabin warns failure to vote for Labor candidates might upset peace process.
- Frank Lemay; Warned of Hussein Arms Buildup
- Those Who Were Spared Thank Crews
- Helping Schools--and Not Helping
- DRAG RACING : Bernstein Is Fastest in Qualifying
- Hawthorne Beats Rival Peninsula
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : CHANNEL LEAGUE
- EXPRESS LEAGUE : Claremont Holds Off Heritage Christian
- Kitty Menendez Weighed Suicide, Former Therapist Says : Courts: Subordinate says murder defendants' father was 'the ultimate control freak.' Brothers could return to the stand if judge allows admission of a key audiotape.
- UCLA Is Hoping to Erase Bad Memories of Arizona : College football: Bruins 'got beat up' by Wildcats last year in Tucson. Tonight's game is key to Rose Bowl race.
- PALMDALE : Forum on Big Increases in Property Taxes Set
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : James a Potential U.S. Hit
- 'South of Sunset' Canceled After One Low-Rated Airing
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Taming of La Shrew' at LATC a Toothless Production
- FIXTURES : Faucet Construction and Finish Determine Price
- Absolutely Nobody; Lost Election to Somebody
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM / DAY FOUR : The Southland Fires
- Metrolink Adding 13 New Trains
- Man Waits Weeks to Claim $23.9-Million Lottery Prize
- No Harmony on This Court : Women's basketball: Some on the UC Riverside women's basketball team say the coach is overly abusive, but she says she is only doing her job.
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : VALLEY PAC-8 CONFERENCE
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Jolypha Is Retired After Injury
- Fitzgerald Peaks at Valley : Confused at Idaho State, He Has Proven He's a Quarterback
- THEATER REVIEW : Overlong 'Boo!' Dissipates Ghostly Chills
- O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : Redman: Mature Beyond His Years : At the Coach House, the 24-year-old saxophonist presents a cross-generational quartet creating music that's ageless.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Robert Spano Conducts Philharmonic at Pavilion
- Nesler's Sentencing Delayed for Cancer Therapy
- GLENDALE : Students Gain From Job Training Course
- JAZZ REVIEW : Pianist Has the Sound, if Not the Emotion
- Readers Reaching Out
- Prudential Execs Told of Possible Charges : Securities: Separately, the firm's former chief executive, George L. Ball, will leave Smith Barney Shearson next month.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue-Chips Slip; Yields Rise on Growth News
- Some Tips for Easy-to-Grow Sweet Peas
- EUROPE : In Mean Streets of N. Ireland, Killings Beget More Killings
- Gov. Casey's Insurance Costs Told
- If You Can See or Smell the Air, Don't Exercise in It : Health: Some sports events will go on as planned as risk abates. Those with respiratory problems should stay inside.
- SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Transit Workers, Company at an Impasse as Walkout Continues
- SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : LOCAL ELECTIONS / SCHOOL BOARDS : 64 Candidates in 8 Races Fill High Desert Ballots
- BURBANK : Red Cross to Start HIV/AIDS Council
- Breakdown in Cable Talks a Ratings Loser in Ventura
- They Built Home to Defeat Fire : Survival: The uninsured home of the To Bui-Doris Bender family was still standing amid chaos and destruction of its Laguna neighborhood.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Stereolab and Unrest at Whisky
- Frightfully Freaky Fare for Halloween
- U.S. Emergency Aid Officials Promise Improved Effort : Assistance: New head says federal agency will be much more helpful to fire victims than it was after last year's riots.
- Regula Fybel; Secretary, Aide to Architect Richard Neutra
- One Tough Lesson : Youth: Laguna High football players push fire from minds to focus on practicing for today's game. Their coaches admit it isn't easy to do.
- Dad Is Sentenced for Hooking Girl on Speed : Crime: Downey man started feeding the drug when his daughter was 11 so he would have someone to get high with. The judge orders rehabilitation and probation, but no jail time.
- $25,000 Offered for Tips in Koreatown Killing : Crime: L.A. will pay for information leading to the arrests of those involved in an Anaheim man's death.
- Crews Gain Upper Hand on Fires : Emergency: Officials declare the Thousand Oaks blaze 75% contained. Nearly 3,000 firefighters battle county's three blazes.
- Come to Laguna to Shop, Not Gawk, Officials Urge
- Foreigners Come to U.S. to Survive, INS Chief Says
- The Diary of a Senator : Packwood case grows more serious with suggestions of criminality
- Firefighters From Outside Region and State Join Effort
- Crews Gain Upper Hand on Fires : Santa Anas: Crews racing against the wind are carving rings around blazes near Santa Paula and Ojai to keep flames away from new brush.
- Parkland Dedication Is Postponed
- Scott's Widow Vows to Remain at Ranch : Destruction: Frances Plante Scott, whose husband was slain in a raid a year ago, says she will rebuild like 'they rebuilt the Alamo.'
- PREP FOOTBALL : SCORECARD / COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS FROM WEEK 8 : HOW TOP 10 FARED
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : NONLEAGUE
- Capistrano Valley Gets Shutout of Dana Hills
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : DEL REY LEAGUE
- Suspect Tied to 2nd Simi Valley Bank Robbery
- De La Hoya on the Undercard--for the Last Time?
- San Clemente's Vaughan Makes El Toro Sick in a 21-9 Victory
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : MISSION LEAGUE
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : NONLEAGUE
- Santa Ana Limited in Use of Old Law Against Homeless : Court: Judge rules that 19th-Century state anti-lodging law does not apply to people sleeping outdoors. The city's own anti-camping ordinance has been suspended.
- Double Whammy Hasn't Stopped Burridge : NHL: Player comes back from operations on both knees to boost Capitals.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Raiders Are Popular--on the Road
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : GOLDEN LEAGUE
- BREEDERS' CUP RACE AT A GLANCE
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : FRONTIER LEAGUE
- CS Northridge Faces Chico State
- Like Old Times for Kings : Hockey: Gretzky and Kurri are sharp together, Blake scores in overtime as L.A. snaps four-game losing streak.
- Woodbridge Comes Back to Beat University, 21-10
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : MARMONTE LEAGUE
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : FOOTHILL LEAGUE
- Kennedy Remains Unbeaten in League
- County Race Postponed Because of Air Quality
- ORANGE LEAGUE : Brea-Olinda Scores Early, Tops Anaheim
- Sonora Holds Line to Beat Fullerton, 35-28
- Kidnaped Girl Is Found Unharmed : Crime: Authorities discover the 7-year-old locked in a closet in a Hacienda Heights apartment. Three of five suspects in the abduction are captured.
- Picture This: Reseda Upsets San Fernando
- Track and Field
- WOODLAND HILLS : Geography Professor to Receive Award
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : MARMONTE LEAGUE
- Marina Offense Finally Heats Up, Beats Santa Ana
- Crescenta Valley Dodges a Bullet : High school football: Falcons escape, 14-13, as 24-yard field-goal attempt by Glendale with less than a minute remaining hits upright.
- Ducks' Skid Extended to Five
- Deficit
- Social Agencies
- 'Beavis' and 'Program' Test Viewer Sense
- Videotape Evidence in Jury's Verdicts
- Turmoil in Kashmir
- Southland Fires
- Double Tax for Seniors
- Why Give Home Team Lions' Share of Story?
- Butting Heads Over TV Cartoon
- Pretty Soon, NFL Fans Will Take Permanent Bye
- Victory Over Phillies Was Wild and Woolly
- Robinson's Guarantee Not Worth Billboards on Which It's Printed
- American Fans Have Different Views of Soccer
- This Kind of Battlefield Is a Lot Easier to Leave
- Lutherans Commended for Renouncing Slurs
- Wary Laguna Begins Recovery : 1 Person May Have Set 2 Blazes, Officials Say : Disaster: Predicted return of winds has crews alert for flare-ups. Downtown shops reopen, residents return home. Arson investigators seek driver of a car seen near site of Anaheim Hills fire.
- Obituaries - Oct. 30, 1993
- Residents More Wary of Squatters in the Hillsides
- Outside Backup Thwarted Looting : Law enforcement: Laguna officials praise 240 officers from other cities who answered call.
- Firefighters Gaining Control : Arson Device Found, Threatening Letters Disclosed
- KACE-FM Bars Songs It Says Are Violent : Radio: The station decides to drop records that glorify gangs, guns and sexual conquest. The move has been greeted with mixed reviews.
- Some Complain Laguna Lacked in Preparedness
- GETTING TICKED OFF: Spring forward, fall back....
- Yuri and Patrick: 2 Faces of State's Troubled Schools : Education: One district is affluent, the other is impoverished. But both pupils' families cherish learning.
- Search Is On for Car of Suspect in Arson : Inquiry: Officials launch extraordinary effort to find driver of black Pontiac Fiero who they believe may have deliberately set 2 fires.
- For Whatever Reason, Heart of Laguna Beach Unscathed : Fire: Whether it was a shift in winds, quick action by some city workers or just a quirk, downtown is spared.
- Defending the Indefensible : Fires Stir Renewed Calls for Aqueduct, but Officials Say It Wouldn't Have Been Enough
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 30, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 30, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 30, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 30, 1993
- AUTOS
- Heed These Do's and Don'ts Before Cleaning Your Home
- Fisher Leaves Motorola in Good Shape : Management: His replacement will take over a company that is a leader in fast-growing wireless communications.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE
- The Man Who Saved His House
- Laguna Beach's Uniqueness Contributed to Its Disaster : Design: Isolation and architecture that distinguish city left it a tinderbox. Governor chides some homeowners.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Fire's Impact in the Neighborhoods
- Laguna Beach's 'Nature Look' Has Its Price
- U.N. Aide Says Burundi Coup Over, Officials Back in Charge
- Wachs-Yaroslavsky Dispute Over DWP Vote Simmering Down
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Councilman Gentry Vows He and City Will Rebuild : Destruction: Three-time Laguna Beach mayor spent agonizing day barred from beloved town. His home and rental property both are lost.
- PROPOSITION 172: HALF-CENT SALES TAX : The Goal Is More Spending, and Not All of It on Crime : No: This is a tax increase, and 95% of the revenue will be spent at the discretion of already bloated county governments.
- GRANADA HILLS : Charges Filed Over Limousine Service
- San Clemente Teen Moved to Anaheim Hospital
- ORANGE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Western Overcomes Complacency to Handle Magnolia
- ROUNDUP
- Gifford's Life Is Now an Open Book
- PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Suddenly, Cardinal's Goal Not So Lofty
- Baseball Has USOC's Schiller on Short List
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Ballet Pacifica Suffers $1-Million Fire Loss : Dance: The blaze destroys the Laguna Beach troupe's warehouse, which included decades' worth of costumes and scenery. But the studios and dancers are unharmed.
- MOVIE REVIEW : Passion Fuels 'Flight of the Innocent'
- United, Delta Profits Add to 3rd-Quarter Lift in Airline Industry : Carriers: Economizing efforts get credit for gains during the busiest travel season. Executives warn of a need to keep costs down.
- Panel Backs $4.8-Billion Anti-Crime Bills : Legislation: Package would put 50,000 more police officers on streets. It also increases federal aid for states, cities in dealing with youth violence.
- At U.N., Aristide Makes Clear He Won't Return to Haiti Till Foe Resigns : Caribbean: The ousted president says he doesn't want to risk bloodshed. But the tone of his speech is defiant.
- Born Again : Jackets made from 25 plastic bottles. Shoes from tires, even <i> other</i> shoes. Recycled materials are becoming the newest miracle fabric.
- Mexico Set on NAFTA as Is, Salinas Says : Trade: President asserts that if a 'single line' of pact is opened for revision, everything will be. Stand runs counter to call by new Canada government.
- A Stately All Souls 'Requiem' : A prominent music director will guide a local church ensemble in a performance of Cherubini's dramatic work.
- Turning Back the Clock : Part of a vanishing breed, Mon Grenier has outlived a number of restaurants it had a hand in spawning.
- Wind, Arson, Reluctant Evacuees Equal Disaster : Post-mortem: A veteran Orange County Fire Department official discusses the many tragic elements of the Laguna Canyon fire and what steps to take next.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : PARK FACILITIES : Areas Closed Until Fire Is Contained
- Herb Oles; Hospital Volunteer
- Come On In, the Water's Fine! : Japan says it will open up construction bidding process to U.S.
- Catering to the Smoker on a Budget : Business: Tony El-Saddy offers cigarette prices below those of warehouse membership stores. But the specter of higher taxes is unsettling.
- Civic Arts Plaza Panel Plans Conservative Lineup : Theater: Commission decides Thousand Oaks facility's first year of programs will be varied, but not too controversial.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Dozens Find Rustic Homes Intact Amid Ruined Countryside : Damage: Firefighters leapfrogging along canyon roads are unable to beat back flames to save other houses, some custom-built.
- Form Should Hold in Run for Ventura County Titles
- CENTURY LEAGUE : Foothill's Daft Puts It Together
- Price-Less CoutureBeautiful clothes sewn with the same...
- Red Tape Delayed Air Guard Tankers : Mobilization: As fires raged, two super firefighting planes were grounded 24 hours awaiting U.S. authorization and solutions to logistic problems.
- PROPOSITION 172: HALF-CENT SALES TAX : This Is Truly a Life-or-Death Issue : Yes: Keeping this small levy-- remember, it's not a new tax--is the only way to save police, fire and other safety services.
- HALLOWEEN EVENTS : Check out the old haunts for some spirited activities.
- DAY THREE: THE SOUTHLAND FIRES
- U.S. Agencies Mobilize Aid, Firefighters : Response: Clinton declares region a disaster area, puts in motion a coordinated relief effort. Personnel begin to arrive within hours of his statement.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Precautions for Protecting Houses From Fire
- Possibility of Criminal Conduct by Packwood Is Raised : Congress: Ethics panel chairman says diaries were subpoenaed in widening of sexual misconduct inquiry. He does not hint at nature of any alleged violation.
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Heroes Stood Taller Than the Flames : Response: Through the chaos and terror of the firestorm come stories of selfless heroism and acts of volunteerism.
- Green Party Endorses 4 for Ventura Council
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Beats Fresno Pacific in Men's Soccer
- His Backs Got Tested, Toasted : College football: Irvin tries to rally Northridge's secondary after two poor performances.
- Florida High Court OKs Limits on Abortion Protests
- EVENING SHADE : Elegant Dresses Lighten Up the Night With Fewer Beads and Baubles and More Focus on the Subtle Styling of Clever Silhouettes and Fine Fabrics
- IN BRIEF : Celebrities Promote Project Literacy
- Want to Dress With Dignity for a Change? Try Being a Genuine Hero
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Starting Over
- Raising an Objection to Delay : Three-year-old reform enacted to speed civil cases seems to be working
- Measure U Missing From Some Absentee Ballots
- Players, Coaches Try to Rise From the Ashes
- Raiders' Jett Is Anything but Plain : Pro football: Speedy rookie has made a splash, averaging 29.3 yards a catch. His 74-yard touchdown against Broncos was an eye-opener.
- Whole Truth Wouldn't Sell Many Tickets
- After Shaky Start, Butler Becomes Defensive Back on Solid Footing : Early Awkwardness Gives Way to Self-Assuredness of Top Division I Prospect
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Here Are Things to Do Before Fire Threatens
- Esperanza's Wehner Commits to Santa Clara
- He Shares the Wealth : Northridge Forward Armando Valdivia Is Leading Nation in Assists
- Good Plays, Bad Endings : Three one-act works by Richard Dresser are observant, comical looks at relationships between families and business associates.
- CSUN CONFRONTATION: Cal State Northridge was the...
- Stimulating Kids' Minds With New Challenges : After-school enrichment classes provide an opportunity for children to succeed at something.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Addressing the Emotional Problems : Reaction: Fire victims are advised to keep an eye on family members, friends and themselves, for warning signs of depression and denial.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Smoky Air Poses Special Health Risks
- Congressmen Wary About Sections of Health Plan : Legislation: Waxman questions modifications adopted by the President. Moorhead says some changes don't go far enough.
- Gallegly Wins Panel's Backing on Iraqi Resettlement : Gulf War: His amendment would put Congress on record as opposing further admission of POWs to U.S.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Pitt Breaks Losing Streak
- ART REVIEW : Toshikatsu Endo's Ritual Simplicity
- Unearthing Haunts for Allhallows Eve
- Blinded by the Smoke : Television: Some viewers are upset about there being so much fire coverage, proving once again that you can't please some of the people any of the time.
- Tickets Are Hot but There's Plenty of Seats Left : Fire: Moulton Theatre in Laguna barely escaped the flames. The show, 'Oliver,' will go on as scheduled.
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN to Host Gala Homecoming
- Oxnard High to Stay With 9-Month Calendar
- PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : 'Day of the Dead'--a Culture Dying : As Mexican children embrace the fun of our Halloween, the mystical, holy day traditions are slipping away.
- A Sure Thing at the Track? Bet on Jones to Be Nervous
- Mercury Theatre Broadcast Panic That Night in '38
- DANCE REVIEW : Butoh the Sankaijuku Way at UCLA
- Fires Fan Ratings Hike; 67% Tune In During Prime Time
- 'Siberia': Alan Mandell in a Compelling Solo Work
- Valiant Efforts Save Lives of Hundreds of Pets : Animals: Owners and volunteers risk lives to bring variety of creatures to safe shelter. But flames still exact a heavy toll.
- Strike Up the <i> Banda</i> : The popular Mexican dance music is gaining momentum with young and old, who turn out in cowboy gear at local clubs and private parties to do <i> la quebradita</i> .
- 2-Ton Chunk of China Satellite Plunges Into Pacific Off Peru
- Emerald to Embers: Close Up of a Laguna Neighborhood
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Real-Life Nightmare Jars Actor : Celebrities: 'Elm Street' star and other show business residents of Laguna tell of watching flames threaten their beach town.
- Temperature Rise, Santa Ana Winds Expected Today
- PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
- EMPIRE LEAGUE : Esperanza Gets Past Katella, 17-3
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Turn-Downs Turned Down? No One Sure About Shoe Rule
- MOVIE REVIEW : Russell's 'Devils' Made Him Do It
- MUSIC REVIEW : Soprano Anderson Returns to Ambassador Auditorium
- Health Plan: All Signs of Federal Entitlement : Government: Universal access creates new class of beneficiaries, with guaranteed benefits. Costs underestimated, critics say. Officials propose caps.
- SAN FERNANDO : Youths Focus on Dangers of Drug Abuse
- Leaving Home for Washington : Horrifying Auto Accident, Position Change Led to Player's Decision to Quit Husky Program, but His Dad Is Still Upset Over the Move
- No Competition for Pearl Jam's 'Vs.'
- VOICES
- What to Do on the Weekends
- Recovery & Resources: A GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : DIRECTORY
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Situation With Chargers Is Familiar
- Santa Anita, Other Events Are Postponed : Fire: Unhealthy air and ash force rescheduling or cancellation of horse racing and some high school sports.
- Third-Quarter Operating Loss of $428,000 for El Pollo Loco
- Friday Holdings Names Caruso to Editorial Position
- Alliance Imaging Inc.: The Orange provider of...
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Insurance Agents Offer Shelter and a Shoulder
- The Boop-Meister Is Still Booming
- GM's Pared Loss Reflects Tough Problems : Autos: The No. 1 car maker lags its rivals in third-quarter results. New labor contract presents big expenses.
- Gambling With Secrets : Unmasking of characters is in the cards in 'Poker Face,' which opens tonight at the Little Victory Theatre.
- Recovery & Resources / AN ORANGE COUNTY GUIDE TO COPING WITH FIRE : Temporary Housing Alternatives Abound
- Ashes Are Con Artists' Gold Mine : Rebuilding: Fires invite illicit contractors and quick-buck operators, as evidenced by recent disasters in the U.S.
- Unhooking From Hooking : Prostitutes Anonymous offers support to those who want to leave the street and find recovery.
- World IN BRIEF : VIETNAM : Associated Press Reopens Its Bureau
- Investor Buys Additional Karcher Stock : Acquisition: Fidelity National's chairman purchases 53,750 more shares. Another executive opts for 10,000.
- Fired Goldman Employee Wins Discrimination Suit : Workplace: Securities firm asks judge to throw out finding that she was unfairly dismissed after firing a male subordinate.
- Measles Cases Hit Record Low; Warning Still Given
- Assets in Money Market Mutual Funds Increase $952.6 Million
- AEROSPACE
- AUTOS
- Dow Tops 3,700 Before Easing to Another Record Close : Market Overview
- Hats Off to Derby House : The landmark home in Glendale was designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, and built in 1926.
- No Waist? No Worries--Belts for Women Can Accent or Camouflage
- In a Panic, Odd Items Get Rescued : Escape: While some grab pictures and clothing, others clutch only a passport, wok or snorkel as they race from flames.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Catching Arsonists a Daunting Challenge : Crime: Authorities believe all four county fires were intentionally set. Prosecuting such culprits often proves impossible.
- FACES OF THE FIRE : Coast Highway Is Reopened to Laguna Residents
- These Are the Times That Try People's Souls : Fiery tragedy and human triumph underscore region's latest trauma
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Voices
- WOODLAND HILLS : Judge Lifts Ban on Transfer of Soil
- Vitamin Company Will Move to Carson : Business: Leiner Health Products, now based in Torrance, was courted by other states. But city's inducements helped keep the manufacturer in California.
- PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : May Works Hard to Lead Newport Harbor's Victory
- Maple Leafs' Record Run Hits 10 With 4-2 Victory Over Blackhawks
- PREP ROUNDUP : Freudenbergs Help El Modena Clinch Century Tennis Title
- Austin Says It Was Case of 1 Too Many Coaches : Preps: After returning to South to share football coaching duties, he resigns seven games into the season.
- Announcer Packer Lends a Hand During Fire
- OPERA REVIEW : 'Makropulos': A Case for Convention