- The Key to Disaster Plans: Rehearsal, Rehearsal, Rehearsal
- Aid Came as Quick as the Flames to Laguna
- Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Anti-Fortunetelling Law Is Attacked
- How Best to Read a Report Card
- Mulberry Drive Will Be Resurfaced
- Penny-Flicking: A Cheap but Annoying Thrill
- SANTA ANA : Clinic Is Seeking Award Nominees
- Jury Backs Life Sentence in Burbank Slayings
- Zooming In on an Alternate PDA
- Karcher Enterprises Spent at Least $16,000 on Shareholder Letter
- Sales Official Named by Mitsubishi of America
- Prudential Selling Its Interest in 19 Malls, 9 in Southland
- MARKETING : Tuttle-Click Jeep Finds Sales Going Up With Ad on Mini-Helicopter
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: IMPACT ON BUSINESS : Hughes' Priority Was Saving Its Knowledge
- 39 Vietnamese Killed
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Big City Voters Forge New Era of Pragmatic Mayors : Government: Centrists like Giuliani and Riordan are in. Patronage, bureaucracies and tax increases are out.
- Everyone Seems to Like 'Will Rogers,' Especially Mac
- Beverly Hills : Story Time for Children
- BURBANK : Schools' Attendance Areas to Be Reviewed
- ELECTIONS : Year-Round Schools May Have a Long Wait : Ventura: Voter rejection means nine- month schedule will be in force for at least three years. But six campuses have already switched.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster Will Aid 2 Firms That Provide Jobs, Sales Tax
- BUENA PARK : Shoppers Jam New Fedco Store in Mall
- VILLA PARK : 5-Foot-Tall Fence Receives Council OK
- THOUSAND OAKS : Library Schedules 1st Literacy Fair
- University, Laguna Beach Pig Out--on Pizza, Pasta
- NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens Booed by Home Fans in 1-0 Victory
- Ousted Serra Coach Files Grievance, Seeks to Be Reinstated
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Sweep Past Saddleback
- COMMENTARY : His Stable Is State of Art
- Just Horsing Around : Meet the Swashbuckling Young Stars of 'The Three Musketeers'
- Movie (National ranking) Weekend Gross Screens/Avg. (Studio)...
- Swift Action on Packwood Inquiry Urged
- 1 Killed, 9 Wounded in Gang-Related Shootings in Long Beach and Venice
- La Habra Heights Development Plan Takes a Powder : Election: Voters reject a measure to allow million-dollar homes and a golf course in remote canyon. Lynwood voters defeat card club, and term limits are approved in Downey.
- Decision to Surrender Scholarship Puts Strain on Family Relationship : Football: Richard Washington left the University of Washington to play for Long Beach City College. The price was that he had to leave his parents' house as well.
- Software Teaches Hard Facts About the Planet : Computer games raise children's environmental consciousness.
- Justices Weigh Standards for Disqualifying Judges From Cases
- Merchants Warned of Bogus Ad Billing
- PERSPECTIVES ON THE FIRES : EYEWITNESS: W. W. WILMS : Topanga's Wonderful Way of Life Is Worth the Risk : Fires and floods are calamities that come with the restorative qualities of nature; so, yes, people will rebuild.
- ANAHEIM : Breakfast Program at School Lauded
- Election Wrapup : Conservatives Gain Board Seats in Santa Clarita School Districts
- Election Wrapup : Valley Voters Solidly Reject Voucher Initiative
- Election Wrapup : The Only Game in Town Is a New Name
- Regals Put Down for Count--1-2-3 : Women's soccer: UCSD eliminates Cal Lutheran for third consecutive year on goal with 1:18 left.
- BREEDERS' CUP / RACE AT A GLANCE
- CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Century Surprises Laguna Hills
- Mixed Signals : Do pop culture images reflect a sexually confused generation? Or do they just give youth the freedom to talk about their feelings?
- THEATER REVIEW : 'The Boys Next Door' Has Much to Recommend It : The comic drama gets off to a slow start, but the Santa Paula production succeeds with a top-notch cast.
- Anti-Crime Package Approved by House
- Carwashes Get Busy in Aftermath of Fire
- SANTA ANA : Deadline Monday for Council Applications
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Defendant in Bomb Case Switches Sides
- Survival Guide
- The Southland Firestorms: The Battle Goes On : Residents Find Ashes, Miracles
- 4 to Be Tried Over Park Rape-Robberies
- FRIENDLY SKIES: They can soar over mountains...
- Altadena : Firehouse Hit by Thieves
- Ocean Event Turns a Familiar Sport Into Matter of Survival : Swimming in the icy sea is a far cry from a casual pool dip. It's not for whiners, or those with low body fat or under-utilized lungs.
- Personal Stories Drawn From the Fire Lines : THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: THE BATTLE GOES ON : Big Rock Canyon: 'These Are the Things That Memories Are Made of'
- Literary Happenings Around the County : A signing by the author of a book on the LAPD's only officers convicted of first-degree murder is among many events.
- Glitz Without the Shine : The Plow and Angel Pub Has Charm but Service, Food Are Erratic
- IRVINE : UCI Rates Highly in Countywide Survey
- IRVINE CITY COUNCIL : Winner Calls Victory an Endorsement for Council
- Shock as a Work of Art : Documentary Exhibit Captures Navy's Tailhook Scandal With Stark Physical Reminders
- Gun Madness in Pasadena
- VENTURA : Ex-Resident Found Slain on Guam
- PREP ROUNDUP
- 'Dream' Team Taps Into Challenge of Networking : Television: The folks behind HBO's racy series tone it down for CBS' 'Family Album.'
- PLACENTIA : Down-Sizing Catches On for Development
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Costa Mesa Has Luxury of Two-Way Player : Football: The Mustangs' Bryan Luxembourger does everything but drive the bus for his team.
- Ducks Rally to Beat Stars, End Skid : Hockey: Semenov leads way as they get three goals in third for 5-4 victory to end six-game losing streak.
- O'Laughlin Looks Into Another Field
- San Diego Golfer Leads at Pacific Club
- DANCE REVIEW : Technically Strong, Emotionally Weak : For all the action and challenges of the choreography, David Parsons' 'Bachiana' neglected the values of the music and the troupe.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Will Rogers': Flashy but Still Folly : Though the show looks terrific and features first-class performers, it suffers from terminal cuteness and forgettable songs.
- CAMARILLO : Panel Delays Action on Theater Complex
- X-RATED: Ventura County voters have spoken on...
- OXNARD : City OKs Plan for Homes Near Airport
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- VENTURA : Jamaal Wilkes to aid Boys & Girls Club
- THOUSAND OAKS : Crossing Guards to Pull Up Illegal Signs
- OXNARD : Firm Asks Incentives to Move to City
- VENTURA : Books Result From Love of Education
- This Promoter Broke the Mold
- UNDERSTANDING BOWE : He Is Having the Time of His Life as Heavyweight Champion--Now if People Only Would Take Him Seriously
- Turning a Spaceship Into Just a Bowler Hat
- GETTING A MOVE ON : 'Female, Fertile and Frustrated,' Diana Jordan Finally Has Something to Cheer About
- No Bones About It, It's a Fun Family Run
- Recall, Slow Growth Highlight Local Races : Elections: In Bradbury, absentee ballots hold the political fate of the mayor and an incumbent. Diamond Bar voters usher in new council members opposed to development.
- Ballots Hold Words to Wise for Politicians
- Sonny Landreth "Down in Louisiana"<i> Epic</i>
- KIDS ON FILM : Ghosts and Goblins? For Them, No Sweat
- Clinton Sends NAFTA to Congress After Reaching Deals : Trade: The Administration's last-minute side accords with Mexico are considered crucial to passage of the pact.
- AEROSPACE
- Fudging Tradition : Arnold's Candies, 288 E. Main St., Peru, Ind. 46970, (317) 473-5363. <i> Billed when shipping. Prices do not include shipping and handling. : </i>
- Long Beach : Schools Promote Admissions to UCLA
- FIRST PERSON / A VICTIM'S STORY : Scoop for Newsman: His House Is History : Laguna fire: Veteran of tragic scenes is out reporting on disaster when it hits home. He is left with a sense of loss far beyond material goods.
- AUTO INDUSTRY : Car Sales Show Continued Rise in Late October : Autos: The Big Three are struggling to make enough minivans, sport utility vehicles and extended-cab pickups.
- Fed Sees Modest Recovery Nationwide : Economy: Report says that even California is showing signs of resurgence in electronics, retail and other areas.
- SECURITIES
- Footsy Furor
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : What was the worst date of your life?
- Fall Fruit : IN THE KITCHEN : A Quince in Every Closet
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Another Look
- Music Never Stops for Premier Deejay, Dance Teacher : Even with a day job, Rick Henderson, 35, makes the rounds nightly at swinging clubs and competitions.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: THE BATTLE GOES ON : Damage Report
- Stockholders of Health-Care Giants Abbey, Total OK Merger
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Joining a New Battle : <i> La Causa </i> for Brown Berets Switches to the Home Front
- Ghosts and Goblins? For Them, No Sweat...
- Cover Story : High Adventure Lures Riders of the Wind : Ventura County's weather, topography and beaches make it a premier spot for hang glider and para-glider pilots.
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Dating Disasters : Some nights will live in infamy, and the horrible homecoming can formally be called a failure.
- SEC Proposes Easing Rules for Big Foreign Firms to Raise Money
- Mattel's Eskridge to Be President of Fisher-Price After Merger
- New Head of Retail at Sears Succeeding by Thinking Small : Merchandising: Sales, profits increase as executive concentrates on running giant concern like a small, agile and fast-reacting company.
- Hill Dwellers Reflect on Their Trial by Fire
- Bellflower : Fireworks Scrapped in Cityhood Celebration
- Oregonians Are Tired of Packwood Debate : Politics: Residents, who see themselves as enlightened, worry that cynicism stemming from Senate inquiry will tarnish their state's image.
- MARKETING
- AUTOS
- AIRLINES
- American Flight Attendants Urge Boycott as Strike Threat Heats Up
- Insurer Fined for Alleged Sales Deception : Consumers: Regulators say hundreds of Equitable customers were tricked. Company agrees to penalty but does not admit guilt.
- Theme's Like Old Times
- STRUCTURES : Mission Stands the Test of Time : Founded in 1782, the San Buenaventura edifice represents the beginning of Ventura as we now know it.
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : House to Push for EPA Cabinet Status
- Motel Has Python as Unwelcome Guest
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Tidbits : Award Winner
- Lake Forest Man Is Questioned on Fire in Laguna, 4 Others : Arson: 22-year-old is accused of impersonating a firefighter. He denies involvement in any fire.
- By Pineapple Obsessed
- Palms : Suspected Burglar Killed
- Arcadia : Vons Executive Eck Resigns
- The exclusive Ventura County music charts are...
- Orange County Video Rentals
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Tumble on Rate Rise; Dow Off 35.77 : Market Overview
- Rockwell Earnings Climb for the Quarter and Year : Investments: The technology giant posts annual sales of $10.8 billion. Results are attributed to cost-cutting and new products.
- MARKETING
- No. 4 and Moving Up
- School Lunches: Pass or Fail?
- White Bean Dip: Good Starter for a Meal
- The following are the top music sales...
- RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Coaches Get a Backstage Pass to See the Show
- No Dividing Jerusalem, New Mayor Vows : Israel: Ehud Olmert says he will encourage heavy building extending into Arab areas of city.
- World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : Muslim Force Takes Croatian District
- Beverly Hills : Yard Expansions Rejected
- Council Orders Overhaul of Tax Proposal : Business: In response to bitter clash among rival merchant groups, officials seek further study of special levy to advertise two shopping areas.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: THE BATTLE GOES ON : The Southland Fires: An Update
- Fire Contains Time, and the Fire Was Moving Fast
- Splinter Vote : It's the Dummy, Stupid! San Franciscans Tackle a Tough Issue
- U.S. to Seek Ban on Ocean Dumping of Nuclear Waste : Environment: The issue will be raised at London talks. Russia was caught dumping low-level waste in Sea of Japan.
- Banker's Appointment to City Post Signals Change for Asian-Americans
- War Colors Friends in 'Soldier of Orange'
- El Torito Grill in Newport to Reopen 3 Months After Fatal Explosion
- Personal Stories Drawn From the Fire Lines : THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: THE BATTLE GOES ON : Rambla Pacifico: 'It Was So Hairy That I Just Recited the Lord's Prayer'
- NEWPORT BEACH MEASURE A : Defeat of Property Plan Blamed on Economy
- Health Dept. Audit Spots Possible Fund Leaks : Finances: Analysis by auditor-controller also included several proposals to raise revenue by increasing or creating new costs to clients.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Shaping Up Wieder's Shop
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Bowl Matchups Forming, but Nothing's in Concrete
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : USC : Morton's Records Get Another Look
- Davis Cleared to Play Basketball for Crenshaw
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Empire-Building
- Ex-Judge Defends Role in Moscow Showdown : Russia: Zorkin is a symbol of the failed attempt at constitutional order. He says he only sought to mediate a peaceful solution.
- THEATER REVIEW : Show-Biz Shenanigans Make for a Swell Time : Viewers need to gauge their expectations appropriately for 'The 'Great American Backstage Musical.'
- Pakistan Premier's Kin Returns, Is Arrested
- FASHION : How to Dress for Success--Let Us Count the Ways : A survey generally finds that workers seem to be attired conservatively. One bank prescribes a uniform of sorts.
- In Bacchus' Dining Room, Portion Sizes Live Up to the Name
- Outspoken Critic Defeats Wells in Lynwood : City Council: The two-term official, who has been dogged by controversy over her murdered husband, loses to Robert Henning. Incumbents Paul H. Richards II and Armando Rea win reelection.
- Voters Give Incumbent a 3rd Term on Ventura River Advisory Board
- Dubious Proposition Was a Wake-Up Call : Schools: Unless educators implement reforms already on the books, the next voucher initiative may well succeed.
- FINAL ELECTION RETURNS
- Let Free Market Work in Education
- Slaying Is Glendale's 8th Homicide This Year
- YORBA LINDA : City Hires a New Finance Director
- A Close-up Look At People Who Matter : Valley Booster Gets a Boost of Her Own
- No O'Laughlin Matter : Left Out at Illinois, He Comes Into His Own at Northridge
- Calder Asks Lifetime Ban for Former Apprentice
- Fab Forward : Warriors' Rookie Chris Webber Has the Last Laugh Over Infamous Timeout With $74.4-Million Contract
- As a service to anyone who lost...
- No Compromises : Director of Early-Music Ensemble Would Rather Play One Era Well Than Several So-So
- Freshman a Big Hit for Chapman Women's Volleyball
- Kristen Campbell, a 6-foot setter at Corona...
- Three Performances Set for 'Peer Gynt' Incidental Music
- After Playing in Spain, Soto Is in Slow Lane
- Things Looking Up in a Former Jazz Wasteland : The 66 California restaurant serves it up on Wednesdays and weekends. You're too late for Halloween's time warp.
- Huntington Park : East L.A. College Annex Plan Funded
- 1 Worker Dies, 6 Hurt in Chicago Building Collapse
- Santa Monica : Talk on Civic Center Design
- Menendez Tape Is Held Admissible : Courts: Judge's ruling deals setback to lawyers for brothers accused of murdering their parents. Trial is likely to be prolonged several weeks.
- Station Construction Will Begin in April
- Video Game Review : Vegas Stakes : <i> For Super NES by Nintendo</i> ,<i> $49.95 </i>
- THE BIG GAME
- Anti-Crime Group Gets $518,500 Grant
- Anti-Incumbent Mood Poses Big Risks for Democrats : Politics: Party is especially vulnerable because it has most to lose. Voters said to feel Clinton hasn't delivered on sort of 'change' he promised.
- OJAI : Parents Speak Out for Disputed Book
- SYLMAR : Graffiti Busters May Be Doing Too Good a Job
- Decisive--but No Final Decisions : Issues like vouchers, and Clinton's coattails, will return again and again
- Officer in Crash Undergoes Surgery
- PERSPECTIVES ON THE FIRES : Priorities Are Seriously Skewed : If the state can afford $60 million in aid to Disney, why can't we afford the proper firefighting equipment?
- Ass'ad, Valdivia Earn League Soccer Honors
- Cheer Leader : Dinaberg Lifts El Camino Real Volleyball Team With Her Shining Play and Sunny Disposition
- McClanahan Quietly Hunts Respect : College football: Washington State linebacker, son of former NFL player, looks ahead to an outdoor future. But first comes UCLA.
- MUSIC REVIEW : S.F. Contemporary Players Serve Up a Mix of Old, New
- Edge Is on the Outside : Horse racing: Marquetry draws No. 1 post for Classic, and Frankel isn't smiling.
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: THE BATTLE GOES ON
- SCI-FI FOR EVERYMAN : Unicon 5 in Irvine Is Billed as a Multi-Generational Event That Will Appeal to All Buffs
- OC HIGH : STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : On the Fire Line
- SHOP TALK : You Get More for Your Money, but You Have to Get a Lot More : The Price Club sells food, household goods and much else in mass quantities. Is it the right formula for you?
- Even at First, 'It Was Too Much Fire' : Tragedy: As they arrived on the scene, Station 69's firefighters thought they could contain the blaze. But it all too quickly raced out of control.
- Election Wrapup : 2 Public Safety Workers Elected to School Board
- Residents Protest Medical Center Plan
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Community Asked to Weigh Gift Policy
- How To Get Help : A Guide To Coping With Fire : Directory
- Dodgers Trying to Deal Strawberry : Baseball: Source says team has talked with Royals about a trade that would include McReynolds.
- Five O.C. Athletes Honored in Soccer
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Arce Leads Palmdale to Golden Title
- LOS ALAMITOS : Hall Must Look for Other Stars
- BREA : Firefighters Step Up Preventive Measures
- Remains Identified as Missing Resident of Thousand Oaks
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Alison Krauss, a Low-Key Marvel at Troubadour
- ADL Lawsuit
- ELECTIONS / EAST COUNTY RACES : Simi Valley Voters Reject Wal-Mart Proposal to Construct Hillside Store : In Oak Park, two sets of incumbents win seats to the Municipal Advisory Council and school board. In Moorpark, Gary Cabriales easily wins education seat.
- BOOK REVIEWS : Asian Cuisines...
- LETTERS : Radish Talk
- ELECTIONS / STATE MEASURES : Officials Applaud Passage of Proposition 172 : Public safety: The county's usually conservative voters OK the half-cent sales tax 58% to 42%. Police and fire staffing are expected to benefit, and the new county jail can open on time.
- College Fee Increases
- Three Perspectives on Our Days and...
- McMillan on Feminists
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Voters Set Public Safety as Key Issue for '94 : Propositions: Electorate shows concerns about crime, wildfires in approving half-cent sales tax extension by wide margin. Candidates for governor take cue by stressing issues related to security.
- Jackson's Speech
- Anti-Crime Bill
- LETTERS : Raw Truth
- Carson Dump Developers Seek Backing for Outlet Mall : Environment: The financial package calls on the city to sponsor a $62-million bond issue and provide other assistance, but officials are afraid of being liable for the site's potentially expensive cleanup.
- UCLA Housing Tract
- Yugoslavia's Tito
- Hrudey Makes 50 Saves Hockey: Kings defeat Devils, 3-2, when Taylor beats Terreri with 4:16 to play. Millen scores for New Jersey.
- Three Perspectives on Our Days and...
- LETTERS : The Spam Squeeze
- Opinion on Coverage of Abortion Issue
- Three Perspectives on Our Days and...
- LETTERS : Perfectly Clear
- Film Restrictions Under GATT
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 4, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 4, 1993
- Moynihan Shoots for Huge Hike in Ammunition Tax : Congress: Influential senator says he will insist on quadrupling levy to help pay for health care reform. Plan draws fire from the NRA.
- COLUMN ONE : It's High Anxiety in the Hills : Canyon residents have always known their rustic refuges were vulnerable to fire. But now the specter of arson sparks new fears and a haunting sense of helplessness.
- Wieder Rejects Offer of Top Aide to Resign
- Agoura Hills Rejects Legalizing Pole-Top Advertising Signs
- Anaheim Casino Backers Hope to Avoid the Voters
- Clinton Sends NAFTA to Congress After Reaching Deals : Trade: The Administration's last-minute side accords with Mexico are considered crucial to passage of the pact.
- Desire to Rebuild Often Outweighs Fear of Fire : Housing: Residents cite private property rights in their insistence to replace homes in fire-prone areas. But officials frequently toughen building codes, requiring safer materials.
- Real-Life Drama : Whether Their Homes Were Saved or Lost, the Blaze Thrusts Malibu's Celebrity Residents Into Unexpected Roles
- Many Fire Victims' Insurance Falls Short : O.C. recovery: Unless homeowners have special coverage, firms won't pay for upgrades to meet stiffer building codes.
- THE ENERGIZERS: You don't fight fires on...
- Officials Follow Clues Pointing to Arson in Malibu
- In Wake of Defeat, Voucher Backers Vow a Stiffer Fight : Education: Advocates seek more funds and will focus on movements elsewhere. Opponents call it 'empty bluster.'
- BANKING & FINANCE - Nov. 4, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - Nov. 4, 1993
- TELEVISION - Nov. 4, 1993
- Obituaries - Nov. 4, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 4, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 4, 1993
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: IMPACT ON BUSINESS : Putting a Damper on Home Sales : Destruction Throws Dozens of Transactions Into Limbo
- Fire Ebbs After New Scare : Malibu Blaze's Fiercest Front Called Contained : Inferno: More than 200 homes are lost and a screenwriter becomes the first fatality. But business district, Pepperdine and the Colony are spared.
- Fire Stalled, Then Flares Anew : Sea Breeze Sends Malibu Blaze to Fernwood : Inferno: Flames that destroyed hundreds of homes had been thought blocked by firefighters. Residents flee new advance.
- FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS
- Bringing Life to Hills : Environment: State will seed open space destroyed in Laguna fire despite opposition from environmentalists.
- Construction Companies See Opportunities Amid Rubble
- Making a Stand Between the City and a Firestorm
- Huntington High Is a Winner; So Is the Clean, New Image
- Scars in a Beautiful View : A Sparkling Day in Malibu Is Marred by Reminders of Flames' Destruction
- Hellbent Blaze Laid Waste to Firefighters' Best Plans : Tactics: Crews knew the winds were coming. They knew when the fire started. But as flames devoured hills, all they could do was watch.
- The Southland Firestorms: The Battle Goes On : Screenwriter Burned in Topanga Dies
- Election Wrapup : Agoura Hills Rejects Legalizing Pole-Top Signs
- ELECTIONS : School Board, Council Winners Outline Priorities : Education: Centinela Valley school district faces money woes and labor disputes. Incumbent Pam Sturgeon and her allies will also address allegations of racial bias.
- MOVIE REVIEW : Ullmann Makes Directorial Debut in Exquisite 'Sofie'
- Jump in New-Home Sales Spurs Hopes of Long-Awaited Revival : September's 77% Year-to-Year Gain Continues 8-Month Statewide Trend
- TECHNOLOGY : Yamaha to Unveil New Products : Music: Synthesizer offers more realistic re-creations using virtual acoustics. At $7,000, it is aimed at professionals.
- International Business
- THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM: WEEK TWO : O.C. Victims Find Ample Rentals Supply : Housing: There are no signs of price-gouging and many landlords are fixing rents at pre-fire levels for six months.
- REAL ESTATE
- Jittery O.C. Residents Smell Smoke, Worry About Fire : Rumors: Resurgence of anxiety over blazes prompts reopening of emergency hot line. Over 1,000 calls come in.
- Pravda's Presses Run Again After Yeltsin Crackdown : Russia: The opposition newspaper, shut down for a month, takes on the president in first issue.
- Police Commission Approves Plan to Expand LAPD
- Kollek, Jerusalem's Longtime Mayor, Loses Reelection Bid : Israel: Critic of accord with the PLO captures post. Serious national implications are seen for the Rabin government.
- SEAL BEACH : Developers to Pay Some Inspection Fees
- County Delays Vote on Smoking Ban
- BREA : School Board Won't Allow Political Signs
- Executive Travel : Lug Laptops Despite Airline Use Limits
- In Tijuana, Traditional Day of the Dead Dawns Anew : Celebrations: Halloween's encroachment has prompted efforts to revive interest in the two-day ritual, in which Mexicans pay respect to deceased relatives.
- Tustin : School Board Seeks Applicants for Seat
- BUENA PARK : Council OKs Study on City Library Plan
- Mahony Attacks Times Poll of Nuns, Priests : Media: Cardinal says survey is 'heavily skewed.' Newspaper defends study as well-reasoned and fair.
- How to Get Help : A Guide To Coping With Fire : Directory
- Corso's Team Drives Home a Point, 23-5 : High school water polo: After placing fifth in weekend tournament, Harvard-Westlake sinks outmanned St. John Bosco.
- UCLA, USC Meet in Women's Volleyball
- Volvo Delays Meeting on Renault Merger: The...
- Beetle Boom to Bust in U.S. Market: How VW Learned Global Lessons
- 'Those Are Your Parents? What Happened?' : Families: Multiethnic children adopted by whites say racial issues must be addressed-- because prejudice comes from all sides.
- Polls Give Allen Big Lead in Va. Governor's Race