- Sex Harassment Suit Targets Fire Officials : Complaint: The city attorney says a former secretary's charges were investigated and are untrue.
- Monrovia : New Roof for Station
- Santa Monica : School District Panels Open
- Film Festival Opens the Borders to India
- Snake, Rattle and Stroll Puts Life in Perspective
- THEATER REVIEWS: 'LE DINDON' AND 'EXTREMETIES' : Sweet and Bitter Revenge : In 'Extremities,' Ventura College offers a powerful and intense drama about the legal and personal implications of a rape.
- MUSIC: THE RAMONES : Sounds of Survival : The group, credited with igniting England's punk scene, is still touring after 18 years, and has recorded yet another album.
- The Key to an Open House Is Preparation
- Whittier : $7,500 in Emergency Funds OKd for 2 Charity Groups
- 'Mr. Excitement' : Saxophonist Tommy Newsom will be guest of honor at the Ojai Festival this weekend.
- Diamond Bar : Sewer System Approved
- Bush Raises Issue of Foe's Patriotism : Politics: President questions Clinton's Moscow trip as a student, anti-war activities. Aide to Democrat accuses Bush of 'McCarthyite tactics.'
- 50 Years, and They're Just Starting
- West Hollywood : Council Reaffirms Project
- PARTS OF THE WORLD : Puzzled by Geography? Latest Exhibit at Children's Museum Helps Put Things in Perspective
- Don't Look Now, but Mary-Chapin Carpenter Is Playing Fast and Loose With Country's Grand Traditions : YANKEE PANKEE
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : How Students Survive Pressure Island
- Course Set for Creole Specialty
- THE HOUSE : Family Medical Leave
- A Look at the Ads
- Huntington Park : JDL Leader Rubin Demands Resignation of Police Chief
- ALMOST-FREE FALLIN' : Our Candidates for Frugal Autumn Fun Include Canoe Trips, Foliage Tours and More
- Forward May Be at Crossroads of His Career
- Hiring Frozen as Schools Trim $3 Million More : Education: Other trims affect administrative office spending and employee health benefits.
- Court Setbacks Don't Deter Foes of General Plan
- In the Market For Italian?
- On a Street Corner, the City's Future Looks Fogged In
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Boxer Joins Fray With New TV Ads
- Walk of Discovery : Fred Turner's Truck Broke Down in South Carolina, so He Hoofed It to California, Finding Good People Along the Way
- WORLD IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Bags of Cocaine Found in Body
- Fabric of Their Lives : Quilting Proves to Be an Addictive Pastime for Guild Members
- About the Size of It : Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Home Addition Plans
- Gates Orders CIA Probe in Iraq Loan Case : Law: Agency's failure to turn over some papers raises questions about whether it cooperated fully in the investigation of prewar aid to Baghdad.
- State Looking at Long Point as New Marine Reserve Site : Environment: The most controversial of the proposed locations had been Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes Estates, a heavily used recreation area.
- New Hotel Target of Job Protests : Labor: Demonstrators want vote on union and hiring priority for workers displaced by riots.
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS
- LOS ANGELES : New Plaque Honors Slain Female Officer
- A New Operation : Medicine: Harbor-UCLA resident physicians are using a mobile clinic to bring free health care to poor patients. The service will make the rounds three times a month.
- Camarillo Turns Down Sammis Plan : Development: The council's decision to reject the major project is called a victory for homeowners groups.
- ARCHITECTURE : Le Mondrian: Art for the Masses, Where the Bland and Bold Merge
- City OKs More Funds to Clean Polluted Drain : Environment: The council acts to keep contaminated water from flowing into the ocean and affecting marine life.
- Loophole in Welfare Plan Favors Illegal Immigrants
- Beverly Hills : Hazardous Waste Roundup
- Throw Columbus a Line and Get a Free Cookbook From Carmelo's
- ELECTIONS '92 : Latinos Show Political Maturity in Slapping Down Prison Plan
- Pelican Hill Suits Golfers to a Tee
- South Whittier : Neighboring City May Quit Assistance Plan
- La Canada Flintridge : Halloween Street Closure
- ENTERTAINMENT : Healthy Fun : The Tickle Tune Typhoons will shower Ventura children with playful songs about vegetables, tooth fairies and racial harmony.
- The Dwight Twilley Band, "Sincerely" (1975), <i> Shelter/MCA</i>
- Culver City : MGM Plans to Leave Town
- Navy Court-Martial to Begin in Sexual Assault Case : Trial: Proceedings begin three years after a woman security officer allegedly was attacked during a training class.
- Once Upon a Time There Was a Storyteller . . .
- Gay Men's Chorus Mourns a Singer
- BOOK REVIEW : Breaking the Silence Surrounding Rape : STILL LOVED BY THE SUN: A Rape Survivor's Journal <i> by Migael M. Scherer</i> ; Simon & Schuster; $19; 213 pages
- ELECTIONS '92 : Latinos May Gain Impact in Assembly
- Giant Icebergs May Pose Threat to Shipping in Alaska : Nature: Chunks the size of several football fields separate from glacier. Scientists fear they could reach the gulf.
- Use of RU-486 as Contraceptive Found Effective
- Plants That Help Form Barrier
- SCOREBOARD : FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Here's the Beef : You don't have to ride waves to enjoy Baja Bill's jerky, which was born on a surfin' safari down Mexico way.
- Cyclotron Used to Treat Cancer Will Close
- Violence Jeopardizes Crowded Teen Dances
- COSTA MESA : Things Go Better at New Free Clinic Site
- OJAI VALLEY : District Backs New River Classification
- A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL
- Perot Ads Echo Theme of Earlier Program
- Glendale : Evening Council Meetings?
- WORLD IN BRIEF : NETHERLANDS : Downed Jet's Flight Recorder Found
- New Library Hours
- ENTERTAIMENT
- Glendale : Forums on Props. 161, 166
- Joe Ely, "Love and Danger", <i> MCA</i>
- '92 POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE : Republicans Losing Hold on Tax Issue Amid Ailing Economy : With Bush's credibility as a tax-cutter low and polls showing more concern for jobs, Clinton is succeeding in casting the question as one of fairness.
- Pursuing a Predator : Environment: Twenty-one red foxes have been trapped and removed from Ballona Wetlands, but some experts think that the problem has not been solved.
- U.S. Aid Spent on Foreign Products, Sen. Boren Says
- Parade Celebrates Links to Past, Present
- La Verne : School District Split Urged
- Russia Removing Weapons From Georgia Amid Separatist Conflict
- EPA Weighs Plans to Purge Ground Water Contamination
- Stress Combat : A clinical psychologist says positive thoughts and close relationships can help manage depression and anger.
- ELECTION '92 : Voters May Add 4 Supervisors and Choose to Elect a County Chief
- Caring for Others--and Himself : Lifestyle: Mandatory community service with handicapped children became more than a chore for a former car thief from Compton--in the process, he turned around his own life.
- Council OKs Housing Project After Settling Developers' Suits
- Sen. Seymour Concedes in Water Battle
- COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : Wave Volleyball Team Awaits Pivotal Match
- In a jam? Send for J. M....
- Hurry-Up Cake
- The Pesticide Problem
- Ready for Your Close-Up, Miss Carrot?
- An Eggplant by Any Other Color
- Ham and Limas, Fresh Peach Cobbler
- Feta Accompli
- Sweet Mama's Back
- U.S. Cigarette Kiosks in Russia Firebombed
- THEATER REVIEW / 'GYPSY' : Teasingly Good : Light Opera's move to Granada Theatre is in keeping with a like transition from an old era to a new one on Broadway in the '60s.
- AND HE'S OUTTA THERE! : Dennis Miller Still Misses Late-Night TV, but There Are Other Arenas for His Wit
- Yeltsin Evicts Gorbachev's Foundation
- Safety Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Home Fires
- Dubcek in Very Serious Condition After Surgery
- ELECTIONS / 41ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Candidates Replay Dispute Over Budget
- Mexican Star Sanchez to Play in L.A.
- Senate Approves Earth Summit's Global Warming Treaty
- Wilson Testing Appeal of Tying Benefits to Behavior : Prop. 165: Measure would bar additional funds for mothers who have more children while receiving aid.
- Review Could Affect Death Penalty Appeals : Law: U.S. Supreme Court questions state's use of criminal history.
- Here's the Long and the Short of Choosing Your First Board
- Fog Causes 3 Pileups in Michigan; 25 Hurt
- Dark Roots : 'It can be pretty tough being the opening act,' says Concrete Blonde guitarist Jim Mankey.
- Kochel Might Face New Charges in Light of Growing Investigation : Crime: Arraignment of Ventura coach accused of having sex with minor postponed until Oct. 21 because he has yet to hire an attorney.
- Norris-Brown Fight Rescheduled for Dec. 5 on Pay-Per-View Card
- They Won Game but Something Was Lost in the Translation
- Video Rentals : Gender Appeal of 'Tomatoes'
- STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : A Few Stars, but Theater Ticket Sales Are Down
- PERFORMANCE REVIEW : Sanchez Takes New Direction
- Brooks' 'Chase' Riding High
- Grove Announces Modern 'Romeo'
- Global View of Film at N.Y. Festival : Movies: The event offers exposure to many of the world's truly adventurous filmmakers.
- TELEVISION - Oct. 8, 1992
- ART REVIEWS : Gormley's Sculptures Get Physical
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Night' a Long Journey at Gem Theatre
- TV REVIEW : Inspector Maigret's Back On the Case
- Brabham Still Has a Will, if Del Mar Provides a Way : Racing: Nissan driver tries to unseat Toyotas.
- Notes on a Scorecard - Oct. 8, 1992
- Coach Admits Downplaying Defense Unwise
- Irvine Beats Fullerton in Five-Game Match
- Football
- BASEBALL / NATIONAL LEAGUE REPORT : CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : Bonds Calls His Shot to Sheffield, Then Homers on Season's Closing Day
- University City Keeps the Pace Fast, the Harmony Perfect : High school football: The squabbles of '91 behind them, the Centurions are 4-0.
- Moorpark Moves Up in Football Rankings
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : A Few Horses Shy of a Success
- Titan Football Players Discuss Game Boycott : Dispute: Worried about financial aid, program's future, they ponder skipping Southwestern Louisiana.
- BASEBALL / NATIONAL LEAGUE REPORT : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Doughty May Join Dodger Front Office
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Sequel Was a Hit Despite Same Old Story at End
- Kuebler Starts Quickly for USC Volleyball Team
- DANCE REVIEW : Power, Spectacle From Spanish Troupe
- STAGE
- TELEVISION - Oct. 8, 1992
- The Sound of the Fury : Angry Young Band From O.C. Has Aversion to Complacency in Its Punk-Metal
- Ex-Bookkeeper of PR Firm Hit by Fraud Suit : Litigation: The action by the owner of one of county's oldest public relations firms also names two banks, a postal service company and a bank officer.
- Prescription Drug Makers Pressured to Rethink Prices : Pharmaceuticals: The industry attracts criticism as the price of drugs has risen at three times the rate of inflation.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Bergen May Sell Part of Durr: Drug...
- * Kristy Masoner has been promoted to...
- Here's One Way to Get Good Deals on Luxury Items
- * Trent D. Brooks has been promoted...
- U.S. Wages Antitrust Probe of Movie Theater Industry
- * Teruo Mori has been appointed vice...
- RETAIL
- Smith Barney Taps George Ball for Senior Post
- Compaq Computer to Lay Off 1,000 Workers
- Excel 4.0 Offers a Smarter Spreadsheet
- RETAIL
- Consumers Paid Down Debt Again in August : Economy: The government also reported that the sale of wholesale goods fell for the third month in a row.
- AVA: What's in a Name?
- ENTERTAINMENT
- RETAIL
- LAW & REGULATION
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 8, 1992
- * Brenda Eller has been appointed western...
- The Player : New Leader Appears to Be Building Momentum at Columbia
- Applicants Sought for Cypress Panel
- Jail No Bar to Wedding of Convicted Murderer : Nuptials: Daniel Duffy's bride is happy to marry 'such a wonderful man.' He faces life in prison for triple slaying in 1980.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Swallows Inn Bar Back Up for Sale
- Navy Officer's Murder Trial Goes to Jury
- VAN NUYS : Career Forum for Girls Scheduled
- BUENA PARK : Council Candidates to Attend Forum
- Officials Balk at Queen Mary Costs : Tourism: Three of five Long Beach harbor commissioners say they would rather sell the ship than pay $6.2 million to dry-dock it and repair the rusty hull.
- Deputies Criticized Over Drywall Strike
- Oral Roberts Stable After Heart Problem : Evangelist: The 74-year-old undergoes emergency operation at Hoag Hospital after suffering chest pain during TV broadcast in Tustin. He is expected to be hospitalized for about a week.
- Deddeh Sues City Over Inaction on His Land : Development: State senator alleges that politics blocked permits to build on tract he owns in San Diego.
- COLUMN LEFT / BOB GUCCIONE JR. : Clinton Is Just Our Proxy to Excise a Tumor : Unseating George Bush is enough to justify the election of Bill Clinton, whatever his assets.
- Termination of Ambulance Firm Raises Worries : Santa Clarita Valley: The company says it was fired after pointing out dispatch mistakes. Some fear service will suffer.
- ARCADIA : Officers Smell Smoke, Rescue Five From Home
- Ventura : Councilman to Serve as Link to Port Panel
- No Vapid Transit : Transportation: First of artworks intended to spruce up Metro Blue Line stations is unveiled.
- ALHAMBRA : $5,000 Reward Offered in Assault on Elderly Woman
- PLATFORM : Awash in Filth
- Campaign Calendar
- Graffiti Spree Puzzles Street's Merchants : Oxnard: The vandals strike 46 residences and businesses along a major boulevard. Damage is estimated at $15,000 to $20,000.
- School Bus Drivers Vote to OK Strike
- LOS ANGELES : Chief to Look at 'Problem Officers'
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Digging a Hole, the Big Apple Way
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS
- Mary's Last Autumn
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES / TAKASHI (TACHI) KIUCHI : Teamwork Can Carry Us Through the Crossroads
- Top Female Sheriff's Official Takes Place on Fast Track
- Snowdon Family, Friends, Angry at Clue Foul-Up : Disappearance: Irvine investigator takes responsibility for 24-hour delay in follow-up of witness who spotted car.
- SAN CLEMENTE : City Neighborhood Program Honored
- Countywide : 'Invisible' Counties Will Seek an Image
- OJAI : Land Owner, Lessee Fight Over Oil Spill
- STATWATCH
- Studying Under Professor Walsh : Senior Years of Stanford's Redell, Lasley Enriched by Arrival of Legendary Coach
- Names in the News - Oct. 8, 1992
- Divers' Head Start Doesn't Hurt Lobster Harvest : Fishing: Commercial fishermen were afraid that letting sports divers go first would scare lobsters away--but the opening day's catch was good.
- CAMARILLO : Man Is Killed in Conejo Grade Crash
- Obituaries - Oct. 8, 1992
- BURBANK : Airport Urged to Soundproof School
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Forum to Feature City Candidates
- 2 Cities Target Decaying Neighborhoods : Antelope Valley: Similar programs are funded to flush drugs, crime and violence out, and to restore residential areas of Lancaster and Palmdale.
- CSUN Students Urged to Spread Gang Peace
- Port District Funds Stay Out of S.D.'s Reach : Budget: Request by San Diego to use port money to help reduce an $18-million deficit is put aside.
- DIAMOND BAR : Woman, Boy Badly Burned in 3-Car Freeway Crash
- LANCASTER : 3 Named to Mobile Home Rent Board
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / VILLA PARK CITY COUNCIL : Candidates Anticipate a Low-Key Race
- 2 to Stand Trial on Murder and Drug Charges
- Horse Wins Ramona Vote but Pig Gets to Be the Ham
- SANTA CLARITA : 25 Workers Laid Off at Newhall Land
- NORWALK : Supporters Sue to Build Hindu Temple
- Car Accidents Blamed on Dense Fog
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Trio Will Fill In for LaChapelle
- He Takes a Thrashing AND Comes Up Passing
- MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Dirt Track Final Looks Familiar
- OAK TREE : Autumn Days to Bel Starlet's Liking as She Wins Race Again
- Angel Martinez Well Received at Glendale
- BASEBALL / AMERICAN LEAGUE REPORT : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Rangers Reveal Managerial Candidates
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Despite Cold, Agassi Has No Trouble in Advancing
- NOTES
- Football's Bottom Line Isn't 6 Feet Tall : Rams: Standing 5 feet 9, shorter than many receivers, Henley gets the job done at cornerback.
- Center Gives Unwritten Commitment to Loyola
- It Seems Pirates Have Double Faulted : Pittsburgh: The 0-2 start has been a team effort, but Van Slyke, Bonds have taken blame.
- Slater Wins First Heat at Japan Surfing Event
- A's Big-Bang Gang Is Still Riding
- COLLEGE NOTEBOOK MARTIN BECK : Chapman Making a Bit of Noise in Water Polo
- Names in the News - Oct. 8, 1992
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Hopes to Duplicate Dolphin Rush
- NHL : Kontos and Lightning a Big Hit in Florida, 7-3
- NOTES
- Auto Racing
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Delpino Will Go on Injured-Reserve List
- Texas to Play Two Games With SDSU in Basketball
- NHL NOTES : Minor Penalties Create More Operating Room for Best Players
- RETAIL
- Bush Meets With Trade Pact Leaders : Treaty: President reaffirms his support of the free trade agreement with leaders of Canada and Mexico. Clinton calls event politically inspired.
- * Kenneth T. Lian has been appointed...
- Gulf of Mexico Drilling Is Picking Up : Energy: A surge in natural gas prices since Hurricane Andrew has renewed interest. But the industry may never approach its former size.
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 8, 1992
- Costume Seekers Hail Columbus
- Yields Soar, Dow Falls as Fed Stands Pat : Market Overview
- * Jack Ivie has joined Martin Luther...
- Adage Increases Stake in Gateway
- Deal for CommerceBancorp Collapses : Banks: Michigan National Corp. cites 'multiple' differences in calling off $25.5-million stock-and-cash acquisition.
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 8, 1992
- Howard Stern: The Next Generation of Talk Radio : Radio: Industry insiders predict that the nationwide popularity of the renegade morning man will spawn a host of imitators.
- The Paintings Nobody Wanted : Amateur Castoffs Have Their Day in the Gallery in Shaw's O.C. Show
- Blakey Tribute: Art for Art's Sake : Reunion: Some of the young musicians whose talent the great drummer nurtured are re-enacting some of the classic jazz he recorded during the '50s and '60s.
- Section Basketball Finals to Move to Anaheim Arena for 1994 Season
- Winning a Title--Now That Would Be Thirtysomething
- INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PREVIEW : ATLANTIC DIVISION
- These Victories Leave Them at a Loss
- Lasorda to Stay With Dodgers : Baseball: After meeting with O'Malley, it is announced that he will continue as manager and Claire will remain as vice president.
- FISHING / DAN STANTON : Heal the Bay Tournament Scheduled for Saturday
- BASEBALL / NATIONAL LEAGUE REPORT : CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hurry on Down to Hear Nellie
- Doing the Television Shuffle : Producing: PKE runs a program to develop new talent, even while its films get bounced around the prime-time schedule.
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Troupe Ready to Make Its Move : Latino Comics Seek a TV Breakthrough
- TELEVISION - Oct. 8, 1992
- KEEPING TABS
- Salkeld Has Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss 2nd Season in a Row : Baseball: Seattle Mariners' top pitching prospect, a record-setter at Saugus High, also was sidelined in 1992 because of arm problems.
- Miscellany
- Katella Likes Look of Wright : Prep football: Junior quarterback makes an impression running complicated offense.
- Northridge Defeats Loyola in 4 Games
- Miscellany
- OAK TREE : Autumn Days a Shade Better This Year for Bel's Starlet
- BASEBALL / NATIONAL LEAGUE REPORT : CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
- CS Northridge Scores 'Team' Win in Rolling Past Loyola : Women's volleyball: Bueche, Kristich help Matadors overcome absence of Nicholls in four-game victory.
- COLLEGE NOTEBOOK / KIM Q. BERKSHIRE : Palomar Won't Dwell on End of the Streak
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Ketchum's Still Sorting His Path to Country
- A comedy show Monday at the Irvine...
- TELEVISION - Oct. 8, 1992
- MUSIC
- DANCE REVIEW : Vermeer Quartet Opens Series
- Wedges, Pledges and a 100-Hole Golf Marathon
- Miscellany
- Fullerton Players May Boycott Oct. 17 Game : Titans: They want school to make quick decision on football program's future.
- PREPS / ROB FERNAS : When Push Comes to Shove, Banning May Be Taking a Step Back
- NOTES
- Mater Dei Guard to Attend Oregon State
- SOCCER
- Names in the News - Oct. 8, 1992
- O'Malley Keeps Lasorda, Claire : Dodgers: They'll be back despite 99 losses and organization's first last-place finish since 1905.
- One Swing Puts Toronto Back in Catch-Up Role : AL Game 1: After Blue Jays tie it in the eighth, A's Baines delivers bases-empty home run in the ninth for 4-3 victory.
- Football
- BASEBALL / NATIONAL LEAGUE REPORT : AROUND THE LEAGUE
- AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Aztec Defense Needs to Be Healthy to Stop the Option
- NOTES
- NOTES : Fullerton Decides Game Is Too Big for It to Handle
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Taylor Says He Will Retire After Season
- Airport Manager Selection Process Hits Turbulence : Government: The City Council wants a nationwide search, but the commission is seeking candidates from among city department heads first.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ROMANIA : Left Wing Wins Parliamentary Vote
- The Changing Face of the Arts : The artist's relationship to society is less like the agony and the ecstasy and more like the marketing and the minutiae.
- A Chain Reaction Under the Stars
- Fred Otash; Colorful Hollywood Private Eye and Author
- Spiritual Strategy : Rebuilding: Father Henri Nouwen specializes in giving direction to troubled flocks. Recently, he outlined how L.A. could get past the riots.
- Israeli Troops Break Up Protests by Palestinians : Mideast: Almost 100 are reportedly wounded during demonstrations in support of hunger strike by 'security prisoners.'
- Cerritos : Teachers Press ABC Board Over Stalled Contract Talks
- COMMUNITY : Columbus Quincentennial Tiptoes to the Finale
- New Coach Looks to the Past as Inspiration to Rebuild the Present : Football: Larry Reisbig is working to restore the program's image and winning ways. It's early, but the signs are positive.
- Dannemeyer Takes His Leave of Congress in Character : Contention: Session-ending action prompts angry colleague to call the Fullerton Republican 'utterly without redeeming social significance.'
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