- THE HOUSE
- Bush: Our Objective Must Be Clear, Straightforward
- FOR THE KIDS SWEETS : Candy Is Dandy : Dentist's say traditional Halloween treats aren't as bad for teeth as once thought.
- A Fellow Who Speaks Up for the Arts
- SIMI VALLEY : Road to Be Closed for Library Opening
- California IN BRIEF : BERKELEY : Women, Minority Professors Earn Less
- Day of Dead Rites Link Students to a Tradition
- SECURITIES
- The Cost of Cooking
- Chowder, Pudding, Pumpkin Butter
- INTERNATIONAL
- Apple of His Eye : Richard Butler leaves his beloved New York scene long enough to play Ventura with the Psychedelic Furs.
- BACKSTAGE 'THE MARRIAGE OF KING ARTHUR' : Bard in Camelot : But dialogue in this retelling of the Arthur tale is constructed entirely of quotes from Shakespeare's works.
- Los Angeles : Traffic Project Funds OKd
- Western Troubles in the East: Mikhail S....
- South Whittier School District
- Elite Fund-Raising Group Honors Couple's Efforts
- Fed Apparently OKs Dip in Key Interest Rate
- Bee Speak : Nature: The prevailing scientific wisdom that these insects have a dance language has long charmed nature-lovers. But Adrian Wenner calls the theory an embarrassment.
- Football Playoffs Picture Taking Shape in Final 3 Weeks
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SCHOOL ELECTIONS : Profiles of Candidates for Tuesday Ballot : Baldwin Park Unified : 3 seats
- DWP Sued Over Nearly $1 Million in Unpaid Fees : Litigation: A coalition of 21 computer consultants claims race and sex discrimination. The agency says an audit uncovered 'contract irregularities.'
- VENTURA : Cause of School Bus Crash Not Known
- Ex-Copley Press Employee Arrested
- San Diego
- Masked Critters Find Zoo a Treat
- They're Back! : Sherman Oaks: Long streamers from hundreds of rolls of toilet tissue again hang from stately trees on Stansbury Avenue. But who did it?
- New Laker Keith Owens Still Beating the Odds
- OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA : Victory by Cape Royale Could Be Good Omen for Headley and Solis
- PREP NOTES
- AZTEC UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Faulk Probably Will Sit Out Saturday Against Wyoming
- Angel right-hander Kirk McCaskill filed for free...
- August's 23 Million Food Stamp Users Set Record : Welfare: USDA officials point to recession, easier access to benefits as likely causes of increase.
- Horror Begins at Home With This Spooky List
- The Masters of Disguise : Halloween: The holiday is a joyful time for special-effects artists who work in the entertainment industry. They use their special skills and talents to concoct elaborate, realistic costumes.
- Leisure World Developer Ross W. Cortese Dies at 74
- Star on Skyline : America Plaza Is the Standout of S.D. High-Rises
- La Canada Flintridge : Graffiti Removal Law Passed
- Giving Hugs Becomes a Career
- FULLERTON : Races Give Celebration New Weight
- COUNTYWIDE : Job Preparation for Students Is Urged
- Attorney Says Officer Did Not Assault Women : Investigation: The accusations that a reserve policeman fondled three women on separate occasions prompts other departments to defend the use of non-sworn officers.
- Tricia Hunter Agrees to Fine on Donations
- PLATFORM : Hooked on Sushi
- Tom Tekulve has been appointed corporate accounting...
- Skater, Agent Square Off : Hamill Contends That Firm Has Conflict of Interest
- Donna H. Groh has been named vice...
- Chrysler's 3rd-Quarter Loss Totals $82 Million : Autos: Although less than expected, the red ink almost assures that 1991 will be U.S. car makers' worst.
- Legal Poaching
- FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : These Seats Taken : Even the chairs were removed quickly when a Mann theater in Oxnard closed.
- French Seek Kadafi Kin in Bombing : Terrorism: Warrants are issued in Paris for four Libyans in the destruction of a jetliner. The case may be related to the Pan Am explosion over Lockerbie.
- Intense Atlantic Storm Batters East Coast : Weather: At least three people are missing at sea. Six Long Island houses are destroyed. Huge waves, hurricane-force winds cause flooding, erosion.
- Bounty Hunters : Paid members of the organic plot prepare for their first year's harvest of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Officials Are Investigating Brawl at Mt. San Antonio-Pasadena Game
- Long Beach : Chamber Endorses Disney Resort Plan 'in Concept'
- Macabre Costumes, but Not for Halloween
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Dead Are Finally Getting Their Due in O.C.
- Falwell Says Gay Marchers Made Him Fear for Life
- Jail Bus and Tanker Collide; 23 Injured
- 4 Westamerica Companies File for Bankruptcy : Land ventures: The real estate investment and development firms may be followed by the parent company and another subsidiary shortly.
- ROAD NOTES
- The Trials of Being a Witch : Lifestyles: Salem is about to commemorate the 300th anniversary of one of its darker chapters, but has not asked a witch to join in. Trouble is brewing.
- Altadena : Library Funds Increase
- Bush Nudges Participants, Then Retreats to Sidelines : Diplomacy: Aides say that before the President would intervene, the Arabs and Israelis have a long way to go.
- Palisades Park Called Magnet for Crime : Homeless: Police chief says that enforcement of law banning sleeping in the park would curb the problems. But the city attorney refuses to prosecute the cases.
- Panel Backs $17.5-Billion Education Bill
- Colorado Gets Snow; Waves Batter East Coast
- Hazard Apparel : Here's what the smartly dressed environmental hazard worker is wearing this season.
- Glendale : Aide Faces Abuse Charges
- Armory Use for Homeless May Expand
- Dealing in Classical and Whimsical
- Scary Facts
- California IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON : Bills Would Aid Water Recycling
- Study Tells a Moving Story of Life in the Big City : Relocation: More San Diegans are seeking less harried lives in places like Oregon and Washington, while those from Los Angeles and Orange counties continue to seek the same in San Diego.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : No Raise Without Review
- Car Dealership Raided; 2 Held in Theft Ring Case
- Police Hope to Keep Halloween Revelry Calm
- Linemen Do More Than Simply Put Up a Good Front : High schools: Most coaches agree--offensive linemen are the building blockers of a successful program.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Impressed That Lott Took Blame
- State's Bond Sale a Success
- CalComp Names New Vice Presidents
- Crime Ring Suspected in Murder, Thefts : Law enforcement: Police have few leads in the murder of an Oriental rug expert and five home robberies, but suspect that an organized ethnic group is involved. All the victims were of Armenian ancestry.
- Pasadena : Rose Bowl Construction
- Dingell Charges Toyota Ignored Import Quotas : Cars: The allegations are denied and labeled as Japan-bashing. But the Michigan Democrat says he'll investigate.
- At the Islands, It's Like a Day at the Beach
- She's Among the Best, and Her Game Is Getting Better : Prep Volleyball: San Gabriel High's Karen Andrews has brought back new skills from a tryout with future Olympians. And her coach says she'll get even better.
- Southern Pacific Defends Actions in Cleanup of 2 Spills
- Officials See Trend Toward Total Ban on Public Smoking
- Park Backers to Give Bond Measures a 2nd Try : Funding: Supporters are discussing ways to spend $100 million if the proposals pass in June.
- Sheriff's Attorneys Battle Judges' Effort to Renew Contempt Case
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Holly-Seacliff OKd After Compromise
- San Diego
- World Series Stature Still on the Stove
- DANCE REVIEW : Second Program by White Oak Project at Pavilion
- French Oak for BV Private Reserve?
- TOURISM
- Prime-Time Tomatoes
- Hospital's Helipad Is on a Path to Legality
- Peace Talks at a Glance
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Jackson to Reveal Plans for '92 Bid
- HUMAN CONDITION / THE FRIGHT FACTOR : What Scares Us?
- A Theater for All Seasons Blooms in the Desert
- West Hollywood : Fuel Leak Forces Evacuation
- La Canada Flintridge : Regional Director Named
- SMORGASBORD THE NAVY MESS : 'Beanies and Weenies' : The catch-all phrase describes the items in a typical lunch or dinner. But there's help from the salad bar and the dessert carousel.
- Beach View Tax Called Abuse of State Law
- They'll tell you everything. Almost.If you're between...
- Celebrating Life on 'Day of the Dead'
- 2 Housing Projects Full of Asbestos, Mayor Says : City Hall: O'Connor, who opposes purchase of the buildings, cites a draft report that estimates the city would have to pay $5 million to clean them up.
- The Bugs Aren't Biting : Seafood: Small catch, foreign competition add up to bad lobster season after four weeks. Restaurant prices may rise.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Schools Take Wider View of History
- Homeless Shelters to Be Open Only on Cold Nights
- WESTMINSTER : 18 Held in Drug Sting in Apartment Lot
- The Club That Iran Must Not Be Given : Tehran threatens peace parley; Beijing offers nuclear aid
- A Wave of New Sea World Attractions : Tourism: Additions announced by aquatic theme park will include a new shark exhibit.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Moon Laughs All the Way to the Bank
- New Group Tries to Fight L.A. Flight : Economy: A coalition says it plans to push for changes to keep businesses from leaving.
- INTERNATIONAL
- Judge Had Leeway in Nurses' Strike : Labor: In ruling, he had to decide whether the walkout posed an "imminent threat" to the public good. Similar job actions by firefighters, police or prison guards offer no latitude because they are illegal.
- Residents Alarmed by Hotel's Ads : Development: Group seeks to delay opening after materials indicate larger rooms than agreed to. City says blueprints match earlier agreement.
- THE NBA: 1991-92 PREVIEW : Showtime Goes to Broadway : Happy Days Are Here Again for Pat Riley, Who Has Taken His Act to New York
- Sailing
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Bruins Drawing Attention From Bowls
- Insurance Rebates
- Disastrous Oakland Fire
- Disastrous Oakland Fire
- Test for Hunters
- Gay Bashing Is Immoral
- Disastrous Oakland Fire
- Future of the Democrats
- Future of the Democrats
- Battle Over School Funds
- Battle Over School Funds
- Traffic Fines
- Sex, Lies & Staircases
- Future of the Democrats
- Gay Bashing Is Immoral
- Disastrous Oakland Fire
- Chauffeurs
- Disastrous Oakland Fire
- Battle Over School Funds
- Politicians' Use of Racism
- UAW Approves McDonnell Pact by 4-1 Margin : Aerospace: The acceptance came after the union rejected a similar contract agreement with McDonnell Douglas in April.
- What to Feed a Fester: Snips, Snails, Puppy Tails
- IN-LINE SKATING : Balancing Act : Unfortunately, in-line may be the least appropriate description for the way you'll move.
- Arcadia : Yosemite Climber Rescued
- La Mirada : Special Tributes Planned on 80th, 90th, 100th Birthdays
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Looking South : Three art shows offer a sampler of Latin American inspiration and traditions.
- POP : Newman's Slurs Show Dirt for What It Is
- County Puts Brakes on Collector's Dream, Seizes 120 Junked Corvairs
- La Canada Flintridge : Guest House Law Modified
- Peace Flotilla Due to Dock in Dubrovnik : Yugoslavia: Officials are trying to break the federal navy's monthlong blockade of the Croatian port.
- Whittier : Ban on Adult Businesses Extended for Nearly a Year
- Additions to Smaller Homes OK : Compromise: Council approves measure that bars architectural monsters but lets owners of more modest houses make needed expansions.
- Senate OKs Compromise Civil Rights Bill in 93-5 Vote : Legislation: Job bias, sexual harassment measure ends two-year political fight. Bush has pledged to sign it.
- Ramona School Recall Dropped
- Woman Killed by Umbrella Is Remembered : Service: Lori Keevil-Mathews is described as someone who 'celebrated life.' Christo attends a private viewing the night before.
- Man Charged With Murder in Slaying of Neighbor
- Ben Hill Willingham; Apparel, Textile Executive
- Brewers Follow Trend, Hire Garner
- Beach Tax Abuses Law, Critics Tell Senate Panel : Port Hueneme: The city manager says he was not invited to testify. He sees a political motive behind the charges.
- Barkley: 76er Roster Will Reflect Racism
- Basketball
- Battle Over School Funds
- Park Should Have Special Dog Hours
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 31, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 31, 1991
- Obituaries - Oct. 31, 1991
- TELEVISION - Oct. 31, 1991
- TELEVISION - Oct. 31, 1991
- Foes of Alcohol Regulation Cutbacks Urge New Fees : Liquor control: Opponents at legislative hearing say agency staff reductions will result in more crime and hurt downtown revitalization efforts.
- Foes of Alcohol Regulation Cutbacks Urge New Fees : Liquor control: Opponents at legislative hearing say agency staff reductions will result in more crime and hurt downtown revitalization efforts.
- ARISTOCRAT'S BLOOM: Paul Brecht, who runs a...
- Bush's Words Please Israel but Arabs Fret
- TRUE BELIEVERS: Are they out there? Do...
- Authorities Raid Gaming Halls Run by 3 Indian Tribes : Betting: Nearly 300 slot-type devices are seized in crackdown on illegal machines.
- Nurses Vote to Return but Threaten a New Walkout : Labor: Some county public works employees and nearly all the bakers for jail system go on strike.
- Gambling Gear Seized in Raids Reservations
- School Board Under Fire on Benefits Plan : Education: Candidates say a proposal to give trustees lifetime health care is inappropriate in a time of cutbacks. Five current and about seven past members would be eligible.
- O.C. Firefighters Raise the 'Red Flag' in Winds : Warning: Strike teams on alert for trouble in arid hills and canyons on 'most critical day of the year.'
- California Slaps $15-Million Tax Lien on Orion Pictures
- Pork and (Green) Beans
- Arabs Battle Each Other and Israelis : Occupied areas: Rival factions clash over peace talks in Madrid. In Hebron, a Palestinian is slain by soldiers. Iran condemns the conference.
- Crews Subdue Fire Threatening Homes : Thousand Oaks: Gusts push flames across a field near North Ranch Village complex before firefighters prevail.
- Students at Dorsey Disappointed by Cancellation of Game; Defend School : Athletics: Banning decision to forfeit football contest puts violence near campus in focus. Some say it's being overblown.
- Katz Urges Protest of Cuts in Alcohol Agency's Budget : Finances: The assemblyman warns of 'grim statistics' during a hearing near Skid Row. The 23% reduction, which takes effect Friday, threatens investigators' jobs.
- LIGHT STYLE : Cheater's Fries
- COMMUNITY HELPERS: Korean grocers in Orange County...
- FROSTED TWINS: Tony the Tiger will get...
- Fire Burns 150 Acres in Thousand Oaks
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 31, 1991
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 31, 1991
- TECHNOLOGY - Oct. 31, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 31, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 31, 1991
- Bonds Rally on Hopes for Interest Cut : Markets: Continued bad economic news sparks speculation that the Federal Reserve will act soon.
- Earnings at Salomon Rise 8% in 3rd Quarter : Securities: The increase, which came despite the company's recent bond scandal, boosts the stock price.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Cable TV Companies Get 10-Year Deals
- San Diego
- China Aiding Iran on A-Weapons, U.S. Says
- San Diego
- Infant Undergoes 4 Hours of Surgery for Dog Bites
- Christo Attorney Says He Has Seen No Proof Umbrella Hit Woman : Art: Scott Hodes insists 'we are not responsible.' Officials still blame the giant parasol that was caught in high winds.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : No Trojan Love Lost in Berkeley
- Magic Expected to Miss First Two Laker Games
- A Year Predictability Went Out the Window
- Chargers Release Veteran End Cox : NFL: Rookie Duane Young moves into starting spot.
- Spain Gets a Full Courting From the Press
- Bancomer Sale Won't Affect La Mesa Bank, President Says
- Amylin Corp., U.K. Firm Sign Development Pact
- Summit Reflects Soviets' Decline as Global Power
- Decline in Interest Rates Could Backfire on Bush : Many people would not benefit from more easing, since returns on CDs, savings accounts and Treasury bills are already low.
- COLUMN LEFT : 'Star Trek' Is on Another Bold Journey : Gay and lesbian characters will join the crew, a visionary image of 24th-Century America.
- Police Station Urged for Panorama Mall
- SIMI VALLEY : Council OKs Plan for Hiring Minorities
- CLIPBOARD : Non-Residential Building Valuations
- Trout Can Be Caught Even After Season Ends
- Raiders' Unhappy Ending : Pro football: After winning three games at the finish, last-minute defeat leaves them in difficult position.
- Twins' Decoy Turned Smith Into Standing Duck, He Says
- A Pair of Jazz Guitar Greats Pay Tribute to Their Mentor : Music: Joe Pass and John Pisano will team up at Elario's to sing the praises of Django Reinhardt, a seminal influence on their careers.
- DANCE : Art Form, Not 'Ethnic Cabaret'
- FHP International's First-Quarter Earnings Down 30% : Profitability: Health maintenance organization blames drop on the economy and several other factors.
- Bishop Survives Recall Vote in Oceanside
- What the Doctors Have to Say
- SANTA PAULA : Packinghouse Gets Landmark Status
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Orderly Succession for Irvine
- Realtors, like car salesmen, politicians and even...
- U.S. to Reimburse City for Visits of Dignitaries
- COUNTYWIDE : Food Share Inc. to Get $950,000 Grant
- Public Barred From Sheriff's Dept. Inquiry : Law enforcement: Panel appointed by Block allows him to attend but bars county supervisors from joining inquiry. Moves raise questions about independence of group.
- THE NHL : Nicholls Continuing to Say, 'No, Canada'
- McCafferty Befriends Ocean Once Again : OC Hall of Fame: Swimmer, whose career was cut short by body surfing accident, says in banquet speech that water has 'liberated' her.
- Faulk Returns to Practice
- JAZZ REVIEW : Bradford and Ehrlich a Symbiotic Pair
- Hollywood Meets Its New French Connection
- QUOTABLE
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- ENERGY
- GNP Rises 2.4% in Quarter but Gain May Not Last : Economy: Recession officially ends with biggest increase since mid-1989, but many analysts fear another right around the corner.
- COLUMN ONE : The Growing Contempt for Orange County : Ever more urbanized, the area has become a model of what not to do --particularly in Ventura. With the area's image as a haven from L.A., it's an ironic twist.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Jury Selection for Smith Trial Delayed
- HomeFed's Huge Quarterly Loss Is Now Official
- Prince Charles Breaks Tradition, Sounds a Call for Canadian Unity
- Rolling Out the Red Carpet : In-line skaters will be welcomed to Orange County Marathon for the first time Sunday. And they're expected to burn up the course.
- Nurse Cut by Scalpel Names HIV-Positive Patient, Who Countersues : AIDS: The doctor's aide said the woman secretly exposed her to the virus. The infected person is angry that her identity and condition have been made public.
- Books Add to Fun of Halloween
- U.S. Budget Deficit a Record $268 Billion
- Pre-Conference Developments
- ORANGE : Conflict-of-Interest Trial Is Under Way
- PLATFORM : The MIA Question
- Political Junkie Hypes a Quick Fix for Incumbent Ills
- Suit Targets Movers' Use of Home Listings
- Simi Has Fewest Major Crimes Among Big Cities
- Haugen Makes Believer Out of Perez : Boxing: Former two-time world champion pummels his opponent in a super lightweight fight at Reseda Country Club.
- ROUNDUP
- Ioja Enjoys the Best of Both Worlds as a Tight End
- STAGE
- Band Swaps Sleepy S.D. for Club-Hopping Seattle
- DANCE REVIEW : Baryshnikov--Con Brio
- Tenneco Inc., one of the nation's largest...
- SCENE ON THE STREET : Sign Language
- Europeans Hopeful on Non-NATO Military
- State to Charge for Old Town Parking in Move That Sparks Vendor Anger
- It's Incredible How Big They Thought It Was
- America's Cup Skippers Set for Match Race Next Month
- Dee Brown to Undergo Surgery : NBA: Hornets close to signing Johnson. Trail Blazers cut Davis.
- KID BEAT : Tenor Keeps 'Sesame' Songs Alive
- STAGE
- Turner Is Buying Hanna-Barbera Film Library
- They Couldn't Disguise Support for Stop-Gap
- Pattern of Conflict : Immigration: Critics charge that the INS raids waste manpower and pad statistics. The agency defends the tactic as effective in deterring firms from hiring illegal aliens.
- Officials Suspect Arson as Cause of Oakland Fire
- Rocket Hits U.S. Embassy in Beirut
- VENTURA : Special Downtown District Approved
- COUNTYWIDE : Michaels Quits O.C. Board of Education
- San Diego
- Mistrial Declared in Gay-Bashing Hate-Crime Case
- Crimes by Area Covered by the L.A. Police Department
- Women Accuse Navy Pilots of Harassment : Military: Naval Investigative Service probes allegations of sexual abuse. Navy secretary expresses "absolute outrage" over incident.
- It's Somebody Else's Money
- Shockingly Real: A woman reading a novel...
- The Pregnancy Police : These Days, Mothers-to-Be Are Likely to Get Orders, Not Just Advice, From Complete Strangers
- For Most, It's a Matter of Choice
- It's Been a Good Skate : Rink Will Close Its Doors, and With It an Era of Roller-Skating
- San Diego
- SEAL BEACH : 2 Council District Boundaries in Limbo
- ANAHEIM : Simpson Won't Seek a 2nd Council Term
- RETAIL : A Costume Store Mystically Appears, and Just in Time
- Comparing Supervisors' Salaries
- Seat Belts for Those Other Traffic Lanes
- Official Decries Gap Between Rich, Poor : Economy: The labor statistics chief chides White House, Congress for lack of leadership. She says she is 'very worried' about growing polarization.
- UCI Medical Center Cited for Overflow Nursery Unit : Health: Surprise inspection finds severe overcrowding, with 47 infants in intensive care wing licensed for 30. Lack of transfers is questioned.
- Lawyer, Court Clerk Face Felony Counts
- OJAI : Council Votes to Move Election Day
- ANAHEIM : Disney Booklet Tells Park's Special Status
- THOUSAND OAKS : Store Clerk Foils Robbery Attempt
- Father Wilfrid Weitz; Benedictine Monk
- Trick-or-Treaters Warned of Mountain Lion Threat
- Hugs and an Award for Humanitarian
- COLUMN ONE : Not Like Orange County : Ever more urbanized, the area has become a model of what not to do--particularly in Ventura. With the region's image as a haven from L.A., it's an ironic twist.