1. Lake View Terrace-area wildfire closes the 210 and 118 freeways, eight schools
2. John McCain casts himself as underdog
3. Howard Stern loses listeners -- and influence -- on satellite radio
4. Columbus Day closures
5. Obama surges past McCain in fundraising race
6. Fresno priest's stance against anti-gay-marriage proposition roils church
7. Dodgers send a message that is understandable in all languages
8. Lamar Odom shows a positive side to Lakers
9. Marek fire causing major traffic problems in the San Fernando Valley
10. To many, homeless man was a loved one