- Americans Earned More, Spent Less in September
- What Some Studios Brush Off Is a 'Powder' Keg for Disney
- Consulting Firm Opens an Office in Ventura
- Survival Training : Marines, Babbitt OK Pact of Coexistence With Wildlife at Camp Pendleton
- Camelia Rodriguez
- High-Flying Flyer : MVP Eric Lindros Is Finally Living Up to Advance Billing, but Stanley Cup Is Still His Ultimate Goal
- Glendale Federal Bank Reports Profit Increase
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Adds to Gains; Mexican Shares Rocket
- 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.
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE SORCERESS OF GOODNESS
- 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.
- Quiet Heroics : Shalimar Street Resident Organized Neighbors to Make Community Safer
- OXNARD : Children's Art Now Bedecks Holiday Cards
- Agoura Hills : Landowner Sues Over Rejection of Project
- San Fernando Valley : Landowner Sues Over Rejection of Project
- Westside : SPARE CHANGE
- Ducks Acquire Defenseman From Calgary for Skalde
- Weekend Box Office : Moviegoers Getting 'Shorty'
- 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.
- * The Data Systems Division of Litton...
- * NTS Environmental Services of Fullerton won...
- Franklin Telecom Raises $1 Million From Stock
- Petco to Buy 2 More Chains; 3rd Deal Closes
- '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.
- Howdy:After attending a cultural exhibit, "Cowabunga: California...
- A Painful Lesson : Students Are Saddened by Vandals' Torture and Killing of Classroom Animals
- OXNARD : Thieves Who Invaded Home Are Sought
- Two Women Found Dead in Bedroom of San Pedro Home
- Champ's Time Runs Out at World Tournament : Chess: Faster clock hinders Harry Akopyan, but his father's surprise attendance offsets his disappointing finish.
- CAMARILLO : Hammond to Leave Planning Commission
- 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.
- THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Quebec Vote Averts League Troubles
- Monday is the deadline to reserve tickets...
- ART REVIEW : Odd Coupling: Cartoon Show, Life's Tensions
- 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.
- Boy Scouts Prepared for Dinner-Auction
- Pedestrian Injured in Laguna Traffic
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : All the Problems Still Need Solving
- House Votes to Fund Low-Cost World Housing Project
- CLANG CLANG CLANG: Went the trolley, or...
- 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.
- 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.
- Agoura Hills : Food Drive Assists Families in Need
- North Hollywood : Home Depot Hires 130 East Valley Residents
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Husky Tailback Neal Re-Injures Toe
- Rodman Takes Portable Salon to Chicago
- COMPANY TOWN : Ghoul Crazy : Think Elvira Has One Foot in the Grave? Think Again
- Kmart CEO: No Massive Store Closings Planned
- * Stevens Construction Inc. of Lancaster won...
- Ventura County Economic Profile
- Admar Group Inc.: A Des Moines company...
- 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.
- Voices
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE BROOCH
- Countywide : County Auction Termed a Success
- Obituaries : Emily Bushell Weldon; Owned Shoe Store
- UC San Diego Has Ended Its Fertility Probe
- Trick Is to Treat Halloween With Caution : Holiday: Safety measures include buying fire-resistant costumes, carefully checking candy and keeping pets indoors.
- 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.
- Obituaries : Alma Ortega Callies, Restaurant Proprietor
- 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.
- Talks on Zenith National Insurance Alliance Fail
- TOURISM
- Platinum Software President Becomes MTI Technology Director
- World IN BRIEF : AZERBAIJAN : Services Held for Subway Fire Victims
- 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.
- CRIME WATCH : What's to Celebrate?
- Council Panel OKs Proposal to Create Zoo Department
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Cross-Country Coach O'Boyle Won't Be Heading for the Rockies
- Deliciously Beautiful People Are the House Specialty : Restaurants: Manhattan's Fashion Cafe reels in customers with the glamorous aura bestowed by its supermodel backers.
- * Sierracin-Sylmar of Sylmar won a $365,355...
- Company Town : ABC Names Creative-Services Chief
- 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.
- Croatian President Sees Only Modest Success in Elections
- Homeowners, FEMA at Odds Over Retrofitting
- More Than Lip Service : University Program Makes Sure Deaf Students Are Not Impaired in Athletic Competition
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : OLE MAN HOOK'S HOUSE
- Countywide : Team Launches Survey on Keeping Businesses
- Matt Kalcevich
- 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.
- CHEMICALS
- Company Town
- AUTOS
- Simi Council Approves Anti-Speeding Signs
- Valleywide : 3 From Valley Picked for City Commissions
- The horsy hideaway of Hidden Hills has...
- Crime News, Without Context, Equals Bias : Local TV news coverage has race problems, but they're not what you might first think.
- 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.
- Suspected Gang Member Held in Fatal Koreatown Shootout
- * ECO Air Control Inc. of Twentynine...
- Syria Loses Importance in Israel's Strategic Planning
- BODY WATCH : Is It Time for Doctors to Clean Up Their Act?
- 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.
- BODY WATCH : Don't Dismiss Pushups Just Yet
- 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
- 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
- Bar Owner Wins New Civil Rights Trial
- Quarry Provides Living Proof of Boxing's Side Effects : Aftermath: Brother blames father for retired fighter's deteriorated mental condition.
- THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Canadian Politics Could Create Mess
- IRVINE : Unsuccessful Recall Drive Not Dead Yet
- Colleges : Campus scene : ORANGE : Chapman Orchestra Plans Eclectic Season
- MUSIC REVIEW : Guitarist Parkening's Recital Demonstrates Skill and Grace
- Local Firms Post Wide Range of Earnings Reports
- Interlink Electronics Reports Decline in Profit
- Study Links Homosexuality and Heredity : Science: Research involving sets of brothers reinforces findings of earlier report.
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Builders and Buyers Alike Have a Big Interest in Homes on Smaller Lots
- 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.
- Voices
- VILLA PARK : City Joins Effort to Get More Sales Tax Funds
- Colleges : Campus scene : COSTA MESA : 3 OCC Alumni to Join College's Hall of Fame
- GARDEN GROVE : Voters Could Get Say on Water Rate Hike
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Broncos Will Allow Pritchard to Play
- New Name, Old Feel for Celebrity : Pop music: Despite his alternative background, its operator will bring in mainstream acts.
- Summerside Condo Auction Gives Seller, Buyers Chance for Good Deals
- THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Meetings Planned on Multiplex Project
- 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.
- 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.
- Company Town
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Costumes Can't Mask Support for Stop-Gap
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes
- North Hollywood : Boy Falls Into Pool; in Critical Condition
- Many Regard Halloween Celebration as Frightful : Tradition: Conservative Christians in O.C., elsewhere are attacking the holiday, citing its sinister beginnings.
- SIMI VALLEY : Anti-Pornography Week OKd by City
- Southeast : Court Clears Way for Nov. 21 Card Club Vote
- 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.
- 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.
- Artists Will Open Studios to the Public
- LOCAL NOTES : Chapman Gets NCAA Berth in Men's Soccer
- OXNARD : 2 Men Arrested in Storage Locker Thefts
- TV REVIEWS : Nova Examines the 'Doomsday Asteroid'
- ORANGE : Youth Group's Bingo Request Is a Winner
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards May Sit Out Last Three Games
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Fire Up Your Rose Bowl Calculators
- POP/ROCKHall of Famers: David Bowie, Pink Floyd,...
- TV REVIEWS : 'Frontline' Visits Cyberspace to Examine What's at Stake
- Deadly Combination? : Boxing Officials Examine Connection Between Fighters Who Die in the Ring and Fathers Who Work Their Corners
- 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.
- 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.
- Agoura Hills : Council to Consider Taping More Meetings
- 3 Students Hurt in Pipe Bomb Explosion at La Puente School
- LA HABRA : Fellow Officers Observe a Painful Anniversary
- SEAL BEACH : Debate Over Main St. Meters to Air on TV
- Top Boxing Prospect Vargas Cleared to Fight as Amateur
- 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.
- Chinese Firm Found Guilty in Copyright Case : Asia: Microsoft is hoping for punitive damages and more action to end software piracy.
- INSURANCE
- 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.
- Ex-White House Travel Chief Denies Embezzling Funds : Courts: Lawyer says Billy Dale was trying to save reporters money through inexact methods.
- It's True, but It's Strange
- 35 Marchers Briefly Occupy UC Irvine Office
- Number of Food Stamp Recipients Falls Again
- City Hall Retrofit Plan Uncertain : Construction: L.A. panel orders second look at urging of mayor and controller. Projected cost has more than doubled.
- Tennis Greats Segura, Kramer Recall Riggs Fondly at Funeral
- LOCAL NOTES
- Dreaded Monday Night Streak Over for Bears : Pro football: After losing eight in a row in showcase game, Chicago beats Minnesota, 14-6.
- New Director Lays Out Plans for Trade Center
- Beckman Instruments Inc.: Abbott Laboratories has agreed...
- 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.
- THQ Inc. Announces $305,000 Quarterly Profit
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 14.82 on News of Mexico Stock Gains
- San Gabriel Valley : Term-Limit Petitions Short of Signatures
- TUSTIN : No Tricks, Just Treats on the Beat
- Westside : 15 Bronze Sculptures to Line Boulevard
- Who Is Left to Fight for the Poor? : Feminists have stood by as Congress cuts the lifeline for 14 million women and children.
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Natural History Museum Forced to Seek New Home
- Riley Undergoes Back, Neck Surgery
- UCLA's Abdul-Jabbar Sees His Stock Rising : College football: Tailback's rushing performances have captured attention of Heisman voters.
- THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : In Crazy Eights, Who Has the Hot Hand?
- BRIEFLY
- From Hard Rock to Harleys, Themes Are Recipe for Success
- By the Numbers : Spotlight
- 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.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Independence Threat Retains Impact on Issues
- Forum Scheduled to Gather Seniors' Input
- 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.
- Man Shot to Death in Van Nuys
- NHL ROUNDUP : Avalanche Beats Stars for Fifth Win in a Row
- 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.
- MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim data-storage company...
- American Pacific Bank Posts 13% Rise in Profits
- Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- Notebook : Argonauts Unheralded as Well as Undefeated
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : UNDER THE BED
- 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.
- Douglas Likely to Get Major Pentagon Order
- Man Injured in Fight During Halloween Festivities at Knott's
- 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
- Clinton OKs Bill Keeping Stiff Sentences for Crack
- 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.
- Graft and Budding Democracy : Only an unhindered probe in massive case will serve South Korea's people
- California Commercial Bankshares: The parent company of...
- Hughes Aircraft Gets Bonus for Delivering System Early
- LEARNING CURVE: MIRAMAR TRADING INTERNATIONAL : Skoal-Oriented : Vodka Venture Distills Best of 2 Worlds
- Investment Firm to Move to Westlake Village Site
- Canadians in Southland Turn Attention to Northern Vote
- Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Vote Shifts Focus to Legal Immigration
- 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.
- Trustees' Angry Exchange Briefly Halts Board Session
- NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : Court Fights Spouse Abuse With Faxes
- IRVINE : Jamboree Road Project in Limbo Due to Strike
- Everything Is Starting to Come Together for...
- Litton Joins Team Seeking Massive Navy Contract
- * Leslie & Legge of Northridge won...
- SLIDING SALES: Median prices and sales of...
- BODY WATCH : Alternative Therapies Report Breaks Ground
- Key State Panel to Consider Major Changes for Trials
- CIA Heavily Infiltrated in Russia, Report Finds : Espionage: Operations in '80s severely compromised, Ames study shows. Senior officials were often kept in dark.
- SANTA ANA : Downtown Task Force Report Nearly Ready
- Calabasas : Planners' Meetings to Debut on Cable TV
- 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.
- Central Los Angeles : Community Center Offers Jobs, Training
- Tennis Greats Segura, Kramer Recall Riggs Fondly at Funeral
- PREP ROUNDUP
- Dole Reports 3rd-Quarter Loss of $104.9 Million
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Ramser Cos.: In a deal estimated at...
- Gains Reported in Search for Gene Linked to Schizophrenia
- Bank Continues Rebound, Posts Top Profit Since '91
- Baldwin Finance Plan Approval Still Lacking : Bankruptcy: Lender, creditors remain at odds, but home builder will be able to meet today's payroll.
- Alert Communications Expands Headquarters
- Canadian Stocks Rise on Vote Hopes
- Firing Up : Study Finds Cigarette Ads Increase Right After Jan. 1
- Detroit's Defenses Up for Devil's Night Arson
- 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.
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : X SQUARED PLUS 2Y EQUALS HORROR
- Canadians in Southland Turn Attention to Northern Vote
- Syncor International Posts Profit of $1.2 Million
- Terry Southern; Novelist Wrote 'Candy'
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : THE FRIEND
- BODY WATCH : Rules of the Game
- 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.
- Walk Softly : Historic Tours Can Conjure Up Some Spooky Images
- 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.
- Airing the Fourth Estate's Dirty Laundry
- 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.
- * Metric Construction Co. of Thousand Oaks...
- 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.
- Dutch Deny Fault at Srebrenica
- 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.
- AUTOS
- ENVIRONMENT : Toxic Dumping Spills Into Arizona Forests
- Court Orders Cult's Religious Status Revoked
- World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Yeltsin Said to Need Long Convalescence
- 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.
- 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.
- Mrs. Dole to Take Leave
- SAN CLEMENTE : Work May Soon Start on Stabilizing Bluffs
- Police Puzzled by Brutal Slaying of Inglewood Man, 71
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Councilman Launches Tree-Planting Effort
- Sometimes Law Is Far From Blind : Justices should address disparity in drug cases
- SEAL BEACH : Automated Bank Teller Customer Escapes Armed Robber
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Not-So-Pretty Name
- 35 Protesters Stage Sit-In at UCI Office : Rally: Group issues demands in support of affirmative action and arrested hunger strikers.
- Marcus Cable Deal Includes Rebates : Glendale: Subscribers would receive $17 for alleged overcharges under a plan the City Council is to consider today.
- Bilingual Seminar on Diabetes Planned
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : 49ers Lose Floyd; Young May Return
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sandberg Set to Return From Retirement
- Hilliard Ensemble Weds Aplomb, Ambition : Music review: With a commanding collective voice, the singers cover centuries of sacred compositions at their Irvine concert.
- OPERA REVIEW : Brave New 'Faust' Gives the Devil and Gounod Their Due
- Jury Awards $14 Million in Breast-Implant Suit
- U.S. May Not Go to Bosnia, House Warns
- 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.
- South Bay : A Great Pumpkin With a Message
- Remembering the Dead, Joyously
- 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.
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sandberg Set to Return From Retirement
- Dodgers May Offer Arbitration to Worrell
- Black Pilot's Vindication
- Timber Sales in Happy Camp
- Advertising Mail
- Southland Air Quality
- Bill Thomas
- Downsizing
- '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 <i> can</i> fix the country.
- Venice Boardwalk
- Notes on a Scorecard - Oct. 31, 1995
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 31, 1995
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 31, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - Oct. 31, 1995
- Obituaries - Oct. 31, 1995
- Obituaries - Oct. 31, 1995
- 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.
- 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.
- Shaken Simi Residents Ask City to Head Off Gang Violence
- Dust Hasn't Settled on 'Powder' : Film Draws Well Despite Molestation Controversy
- CLEARING THE AIR: Six years ago Irvine...
- Third Annual Scariest Story Ever Told Contest: Something Wicked This Way Comes : PUMPKIN SMASHERS
- O.C. Council Condemns Controversial Letter : Politics: But Laguna Niguel body declines to censure Councilman Eddie Rose for Simpson verdict remarks.
- 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.
- CSUN Teacher Wins Age-Bias Suit vs. UCSB
- 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.
- THE ECONOMY
- CHINA
- Things That Go 'Goosebumps' in the Night : Education: R.L. Stine's series of scary cliffhangers are driving youngsters wild. Despite some criticism, most teachers and parents are happy children are reading.
- Train Kills Man, 34, Standing on Trestle in Ventura
- He's Got a Ticket to Geezerhood
- Chavez Street: a Route to Discord in S.F.
- Majority Rules When It Comes to Setting 'Safe' Speeds
- A Deep Satisfaction : Swimming With Sea Lions Offers the Curious a 'Piece of Heaven'