- FULLERTON : New Fire Marshal Knows the Ropes
- SIMI VALLEY : Bids Sought for Community Center
- Ojai : Council to Vote on Shelter Donation
- Linsey Towering Without Sunshine : Calvary Chapel: The county's top rebounder and second-leading scorer last season aims to improve her averages.
- STAGE REVIEW : One-Man 'Charles Dickens' at West Coast Ensemble a Bit Musty
- Nye & Nelson of Ventura won a...
- Toy Maker Accepts Suit Settlement : Litigation: Two former executives accused of embezzling $2.1 million from With Design In Mind International agree to pay $250,000 and forfeit stock.
- BOOK REVIEW : Why It's Hard to Pull Off Murders : BONES: A Forensic Detective's Casebook <i> by Douglas Ubelaker and Henry Scammell</i> ; An Edward Burlingame Book/HarperCollins; $23; 320 pages
- From Seedy to Trendy : Redevelopment: A once blighted area is now a hip entertainment mecca. But merchants fear success will bring Westwood-style woes.
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won...
- Blue Cross Stock Sale May Raise $400 Million : Woodland Hills: The offering for new subsidiary, WellPoint, will end more than 50 years of the firm being run entirely as a nonprofit entity.
- Tekelec Anticipates 20% 4th-Quarter Revenue Drop
- Lyon Co., Others Agree to Pay $8.7 Million to Homeowners : Settlement: Award to Lake Forest group, which filed the construction-defects suit, is legacy of boom times.
- San Francisco to Use Schools as Homeless Shelters During Holidays
- Postscript : Resettled Refuseniks Finding Israel a Challenge : Jobs are scarce, and it's not easy to adjust to a market economy. Still, many look back with no regret.
- For Todos, a Seasonal, Sparkling Soiree
- Southland Inter-County Travel Up : Census report: More people live in one county and work in another. In O.C., 86% of workers were local residents in 1980, dropping to 81% by 1990.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Acquired
- LANCASTER : Freeway Crash Kills Palmdale Resident
- Countywide : Toll Lanes Project Gets New Investor
- Washington State strong safety Signor Mobley was...
- A Foul Call in Euroball : Americans Find That Often It Can Be Play for No Pay
- Miscellany
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Stops Losing Streak by Running Down SCC
- How Unions Might Revive Under Clinton
- Huntway Partners Fires CFO Over 'Irregularities'
- Pepto's in the Pink for a Reason
- 54 Killed but 282 Survive as Jet Crashes in Portugal
- BURBANK : Airport Income Drops Despite Record Use
- 3 Dead, 2 Hurt in 4 Accidents Over 12 Hours
- Futurity Is Bright for Derby
- Balanced CS Fullerton Routs Eastern Illinois
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Vallely's Late Basket Gives Sailors Victory
- TV REVIEW : Singers Shine in Anniversary 'Messiah' on A
- Computer Maker Hopes to Restructure Debt
- The Talley Corp. of Oxnard won a...
- Developer Gets New Name
- Court Orders Halt to Sale of 'Free' Credit Cards : Finance: Agoura Hills firm is one of several accused of preying on cash-strapped consumers.
- Official, 4 Others Die in Ecuador Plane Crash
- O'Leary Surprised but Not Unaware : Nominee: Friends say Clinton's choice for energy secretary had not expected Cabinet post. The utility executive had worked on Ford and Carter staffs.
- 1 Million Among Middle Class Lost Health Benefits Last Year
- Judge Wants Update of Farrow Wealth as Battle With Woody Allen Goes On
- Unique School Helps Dyslexics Learn to Learn : Education: The only facility of its kind in the county, Prentice Day School offers hope to afflicted youngsters and their concerned parents.
- Rebuilding Permit for Destroyed House Denied : Santa Paula: Council says the area near the airport, where a plane crash ruined the residence, should be cleared for safety and to let the city get state loans to buy the land.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Held in Assault on Safety Officer
- Obituaries : Funeral for Officer
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West's Women Win Easily at Riverside Tournament
- Lusty Look at the Art of Seduction : Art: The history of seduction is being celebrated in Rome in a display of paintings and sculptures from the 18th Century to modern times.
- Drywall Workers Accuse Sheriff in $6.5-Million Strikebreaking Claim
- Dow Dips 0.81 as IBM Shares Continue Fall : Market Overview
- Short Stock Sales Hit 1-Billion-Share Mark for 1st Time
- Flamemaster Reports 23% Decrease in Profit
- Angry Clinton Defends His Cabinet Selections : Nominees: He attacks criticism by 'bean counters.' O'Leary, Riley are named to energy, education posts.
- World View : Global Spending Spree to Expand Roads, Rails : Trillions of dollars are budgeted for public works over several years, promising vast changes in how things work.
- Charges Are Dropped in Comic-Book Store Fire : Crime: After hearing 17 witnesses, the grand jury refuses to indict Christopher Nagano for arson. He was the only suspect arrested in the Sept. 18 blaze in Thousand Oaks.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Sponsors Study in Costa Rica
- Ventura City Council Considers New Limits on Stays at RV Park
- Countywide : Ed Davis Named to Beverage Board
- Lancaster Elks Keep Santa Afloat as Budget Cuts Take Wind Out of His Sails : Christmas: City officials canceled St. Nick's traditional rounds, but the lodge plans to host a holiday party 'for the kids.'
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Duke Is Island Unto Itself, 89-73
- California Amplifier Reports 31% Rise in Profits
- IBM Rehires Retired Top Executives
- Cincinnati Firm to Buy Valenite
- 'Better Safe Than Sorry,' Say Patrolling Marines : Somalia: Shots are fired daily at troops in capital zone that used to be a thriving civic center.
- Canoe Artist Keeps Craft Afloat for Film Role
- Nathan Milstein; Scholarly, Eloquent Violin Virtuoso
- The Horror--and the Glory : As Times Square Tries to Clean Up Its Act, Trading Peep Shows for Office Towers, Some Mourn the Loss of Colorful People and Places
- Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : U.S. Officials Reject Tribe's Casino Bid
- Israel Unrelenting About Deported Palestinians : Security: Rabin says even tougher measures will be taken, if needed, to deal with terrorist attacks.
- Walter W. Mosher Jr., president of Precision...
- Panic Cries Foul, Calls for Fresh Elections in Serbia
- Documentary : Checking in at Somalia's Hotel Hell : Bring your own soap. Tarantulas, roaches and tropical diseases are gratis. And the room is $85 a night.
- Stung by Vote, Taiwan Premier May Resign
- Court Asked to Overturn Welfare Payment Limit
- GENEVA : Whither Africa?
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / DAILY : AROUND THE NFL : Ditka Meets With Bears' President
- REAL ESTATE
- TECHNOLOGY : AST Research Founder Yuen Plans to Sell More of His Company Stock
- Datametrics Corp. of Chatsworth won a $183,570...
- Hallmark of Clan Warfare: 'Death Carts' : Somalia: Starvation can be the fate of members of the wrong family. To have food is to be a target of killers.
- Imperial County Hungers for Jobs at Harvest Time : Agriculture: The lingering impact of a whitefly scourge has led to the state's highest unemployment rate.
- Giving Old Age a Run for Its Money : Health: Forget the Fountain of Youth. Early results of a USC study show that regular exercise may be the best way to forestall some of the consequences of aging.
- Don't Toy With Us!
- The chain unbroken: A dealer came into...
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Man Seeks Pulling of Court-Ordered Signs
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Officials Review Boards' Applicants
- Patrick Kunz
- Boxing
- PEOPLE
- New Product to Provide High-Definition Drawings
- Disney's Touchstone Unit to Produce Films for TV
- USAir Cuts Commuter Fares to Compete With Southwest
- COLUMN LEFT / GENE R. La ROCQUE : Clinton Is No Pentagon Slasher : Despite rhetoric about change, he has not proposed ending a single new weapon.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : Leslie's 23 Points Lead No. 16 USC Past CS Fullerton; Tennessee Wins
- Glenn's Three-Point Shooting Leads USC : College basketball: Guard scores 26 points in Trojans' 98-58 rout of South Carolina State.
- Titans Run to Victory : Basketball: Cal State Fullerton turns on its fast break for the first time this season to defeat Eastern Illinois, 86-60.
- THEATER / CORINNE FLOCKEN : A 'Peter Pan' to Hook Young and Old Alike
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Tous les Matins du Monde' Hits Right Notes : The French import is not historically rigorous, profound or dramatically deep--yet it's a striking, rich show.
- 3 Firms See Yule Green as Way to Cap Year : Christmas rush: Companies hope they have done well with novel video games, upscale children's items and that alluringly plump dinosaur.
- It's Coal, Ashes in Santa's Bag for State in '93
- Referee to Filter Bank Data in Snyder Probe : Campaigns: Judge's ruling is a partial victory for the former councilman, who is the subject of a money-laundering inquiry related to political donations. A motion to quash or limit subpoenas was denied.
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Employees Will Get 4% Salary Hike
- PLATFORM : America's Hungry
- ORANGE : Survival Kits Are Available at YMCA
- Vickers Chooses Stanford : Recruiting: Rancho Alamitos linebacker is waiting to be accepted. Edison's Murphy picks Arizona State; Roberts opts for California.
- ART REVIEW : A Confluence of Influences
- PEOPLE
- BRASILIA : D-Day for Collor
- NEWBURY PARK : Robber Escapes Denny's with Cash
- Campaign by Dornan Foe Is 'Condemned' by GOP Ethics Panel : Politics: Judith Ryan is accused of defamation, inaccuracy and distortion. Her campaign manager scoffs.
- Countywide : Celebrators Can Get Free Taxi Rides
- The Best Medicine : Bozo the Clown Offers a Load of Joy to Hospitalized Children
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- New Generation Gets a Look at Old 'Smothers Bros.'
- BASEBALL : Sierra Re-Signs With A's, Getting Five-Year Contract
- Mason Williams Hasn't Run Out of Gas Yet : Pop music: 'A Gift of Song,' his typically eclectic Christmas album, includes a 'Classical Gas'-like rendition of 'What Child Is This?'
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Film Services Company Projects Quarterly Loss
- Recession Falls to Toasts of Recovery
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Firm Establishes Phone Service for Metal Clients
- U.S. Refines Its Plans to Enforce Serb Flight Ban
- Riley Reforms Won Applause of Experts : Schools: His campaign to upgrade South Carolina education was viewed as the most effective in the region.
- Justice Dept. Links Bush Aide to Passport Hunt
- County Role as L.A. Job Base Is Growing : Census: The number of commuters from across the county line has risen dramatically. It reflects a growing trend among large metropolitan areas.
- Longtime Sheriff Musick Is Eulogized as 'Great Leader' : Memorial: At a service attended by hundreds, Brad Gates terms his predecessor, who died last week at 82, a personal and professional inspiration.
- BUENA PARK : This Santa Visits Before the Big Day
- Miami Assistant Gets Colorado State Job
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / DAILY : RAMS : No Major Lineup Changes Planned
- NHL ROUNDUP : Referee Clears the Way for Rangers' Shutout
- Litton Data Systems Division of Van Nuys...
- Whittaker Controls Inc. of North Hollywood will...
- Bishop Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Probe Targets the Hiring of Problem Brokers : Several Leading Firms Use Them, SEC Says
- Fleeing Prisoner Is Caught in a Jam at San Diego Airport
- SANTA ANA : Student Leader Joins Group Touring Cuba
- SUN VALLEY : Pet Shelter Issues Urgent Food Appeal
- JAZZ REVIEW : Rutherford Rambles : Even Slimmed Down, His Band Lights Things Up at Mucho Gusto
- Medical Test Firm's Stock Price Plummets : Fraud: National Health Labs' future is in doubt after it agrees to repay $110 million.
- Six Flags Buying Back Stock From Investor
- The Contenders : Irvine Accounting Software Firms Lead Field
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Principal's Mourners Cry Out to Dinkins
- Feinstein Agrees to Pay $190,000 for Violations : Campaign: Fine is for failing to comply with finance disclosure rules in 1990 governor's race. State watchdog agency says errors were unintentional.
- Group Home's Point of Peril: Is the Danger Inside or Outside? : Neighbors say one of the residents, a convicted sex offender, poses a threat to their children. Operators of the house say they fear 'vigilantes' will harm staff and clients.
- MOORPARK : 2 Teens Arrested in Vandalism, Threats
- Betting Center Supervisor Is Convicted
- Lakers' Gamble on Peeler Looks Like a Winner : No. 1 Draft Pick Overcomes His Past and Shows He Can Play Against Former Idols
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS
- Disneyland Takes a Hit : Dada's 'Dizz Knee Land,' a Sardonic Takeoff on Park's Ads, Gets Steady Airplay
- GM Planning to Sell Closed Van Nuys Plant
- Video Service for Lawyers Joins Nationwide Network
- DC Digital Engineering Inc. of Chatsworth won...
- AST Research to Add Low-Cost Notebook to Portable Computer Line
- MB Communications Completes Initial Offering
- Beckman Gets Federal Grant for Genetic Research : Medicine: The company will receive $4.5 million and join others in helping to develop an automated analyzer.
- KEEPING FIT : Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Spite of It : The right foods help keep up energy and keep off weight during the hectic holiday season.
- Countywide : Assemblyman to Meet the Public
- Councilman Wachs Names His Mayoral Campaign Team
- System Works Both Ways
- Aid to Somalia
- Handling of Alvarez Machain
- Trains Hauling Trash
- Abortion Case Deliberations
- Handling of Alvarez Machain
- Abortion Case Deliberations
- Abortion Case Deliberations
- Justices Limit Mistaken-Belief Claim by Accused Rapists : Appeal: The state Supreme Court issues the ruling to clear up confusion over a 17-year-old jury instruction. A defendant had maintained that he erroneously thought his victim had consented to having sex.
- Food for the Poor
- Abortion Case Deliberations
- Food for the Poor
- Abortion Case Deliberations
- MOVIES - Dec. 22, 1992
- MOVIES - Dec. 22, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - Dec. 22, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - Dec. 22, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - Dec. 22, 1992
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 22, 1992
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 22, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 22, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 22, 1992
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1992
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1992
- LONGER LOOK: County officials know immigration can...
- User Frenzy : PC Price War Has Sparked a Holiday Rush of Customers
- JIMMY'S SUMMIT: Bill Clinton isn't the only...
- LITTLE CHRISTMAS: Epicurean Bon Appetit magazine this...
- RUBBING ELBOWS: Costa Mesa magician Victor Cephas...
- A SPECIAL REPORT: MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAYS
- Party Smoothly Navigates a Dark and Stormy Night
- Yugoslavs Vote in High-Stakes Test for Peace in Region
- Goergy Marosan; Helped Suppress Hungarian Revolution of 1956
- Better Bottom Line at Yosemite
- Admiral Products Steer a Course to Lower Fees
- PHILIPE E. DELGADO JR. : President, Phil & Jim's TV & Appliance
- China Ousts Acting Culture Minister in Shuffle of Government Hard-Liners
- Brazil Senate Expected to Convict Collor
- BOOK REVIEW : East Coast View of New-World Elite
- Southland Man Seeks Kevorkian Help : Euthanasia: The quadriplegic has arranged for the Michigan inventor of a suicide machine to help him end his life of pain and dependence.
- ANAHEIM : Painting Project to Aid Needy Residents
- Herb May Get Endangered Tag : Protection: Federal agency has proposed adding rare Braunton's milk-vetch to list. Officials say two planned Anaheim developments are its most immediate threats.
- SAN CLEMENTE : City Reduces Rent for Beach Concessionaire
- Mixed Emotions About L.A.--and Where It's Going
- SANTA ANA : Being Sick Can Have a Bright Side
- COSTA MESA : Soup Kitchen Offers Christmas Dinner
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Rutgers Defeats UCLA, 71-56
- Freudenberg Wins First-Round Match
- HOLIDAY WATCH
- SEC Steps Up Investigation of MGM Deal : Entertainment: Information is sought on temporary financing used by Giancarlo Parretti in his purchase of the studio.
- AUTOS
- OCCUPATION: SANTA'S HELPER
- Suspect in Missouri Killing Shoots Self
- HONG KONG
- California to Sue RTC Over Unclaimed Deposits : Thrifts: At issue is $64 million seized from accounts at failed S&Ls; in the state.
- A SPECIAL REPORT: MULTICULTURAL HOLIDAYS
- Israel Cabinet Reaffirms Expulsions
- East County : THOUSAND OAKS : Man, Youth Arrested in Mall Burglaries
- Local Firms Cut Air Pollution in 1991, Data Shows : Environment: Records reveal a 20% drop in toxic emissions by manufacturers compared to 1990. Some analysts credit plant closings and the recession.
- LAX as Retirement Home for the Mayor's Cronies : Airports: Politics took precedence in the secretive selection of a new manager
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Laguna Beach
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lindros Criticizes the Flyers
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Estancia
- Go East, Young Men : Basketball Coach Helps Inner-City Players Leave L.A. for New Lives at Preparatory Schools
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Inner Voices: Treat Worth the Wait
- SHORT TAKES / MOVIES : 'Terms' Sequel: A MacLaine Showcase
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Kids Carry the Day at Pasadena 'Colors of Christmas'
- SHORT TAKES / MOVIES : Can Nicholson Get Two Oscars or Will Each Cancel the Other?
- AUTOS
- Bruce Kaplan; Founder of Flying Fish Records
- Dancing Teen Beats the Odds
- HOMELESS WATCH : Street Smart
- Study Asks Army to Rely More on Guard, Reserve
- SEAL BEACH : City OKs Reports on Business Expansions
- 2 Carolers Struck by Car In Santa Monica, 1 Critical
- Spirit of the Season : Taking Gifts and Cheer to Those in Need
- Tiny, Unfurnished Office Is a Symbol of Hope for Somalis : Refugees: Group seeks to become a unifying force for the fragmented and scattered immigrant population in the Southland.
- GARDEN GROVE : City Workers Join in Christmas Giving
- Salvation Army Tries to Keep Pot Boiling
- Leaders Vow Burned Church Will Rise From the Ashes : Reseda: Gathering supports Grace Hungarian Reformed congregation. Fire gutted sanctuary.
- WESTMINSTER : City Council Votes Against Arcade
- Kings Trade Kudelski to Senators for Two
- Packers Prove Way Too Slick for the Rams : Pro football: Green Bay, still in the hunt for a playoff berth, defeats L.A., 28-13.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Monster Sings of Loss, Defeat
- Star Films Lose Their Yule Luster
- Billionaire Sounds Warning on Japan Economy : Real estate: Developer Sasaki says the land bust will drag everything down with it unless the government acts soon.
- CUBA: Trade Opportunities : Mexico Jockeys for Cuban Trade : Latin America: Businesses take advantage of the American embargo to exploit new opportunities on the island nation.
- Democrats Expect Clinton Pay-Back : Politics: Having delivered an election victory, state party members are looking for projects that create jobs here. They say California is the economic engine that drives the nation.
- 6 Die in Russian Bus Fire
- Making a Difference : One College's Approach: Help That Fits
- Women Candidates for Cabinet Getting a Closer Look : Nominees: Clinton reacts to complaints about choices so far. Men still favored for agriculture, education jobs.
- Resignation Was Prompted by Exposure Threat
- Oilers Beat Clock, Browns : AFC: Houston scores two touchdowns in final three minutes to win at Cleveland, 17-14.
- For Benezra, It's a Summer Vocation : Prep basketball: He seems to get little for his efforts except animosity of other coaches.
- Clearing out the notebook from the...
- Directors Strike at Pasadena Playhouse
- Baidoa Gets First Relief Convoy in Months
- A Furry Christmas : Gift Puppies Fare Better if Brought Home After the Holidays, Pet Care Experts Advise
- Boxing
- The Future of Country's Hot Exec : Management: The music industry is talking about the possibility that MCA Records' Tony Brown may be in line for top jobs with competitors. But Brown isn't talking.
- JAPAN
- Bush Corrects Yeltsin, Reports Arms Pact Isn't Ready to Sign
- Demand for Homeless Shelters Grows
- Cuban Defector Frees His Family With Daring Flight : Escape: Ex-military pilot secretly leaves Florida and lands on crowded road to pick up his wife and two sons.
- Colts Put Cardinals Behind, 16-13
- SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : Nakano Is Rising to Challenge
- J.M. Peters Posts 77% Drop in Net Income Compared to Third Quarter Last Year
- Big Blues
- TriCare Inc.: The Irvine-based company said Friday...
- Rockwell International
- Deportees Get Used to Life in No-Man's-Land
- COLUMN ONE : TV Ads in Russia Are, Well, <i> Odd</i> : Linking a product with a pitch is not their creators' strong suit. Indeed, viewers are often left wondering just what's being sold. But they're mesmerized anyway.
- Caltrans to Be More Consistent in Placing Its On-Ramp Meters
- GARDEN GROVE : President of School Board, VP Elected
- ANAHEIM : Condo Fire Leaves Resident Homeless
- Robinson Is Other Star at Costa Mesa
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : River Special Wins the Futurity by Five, Looks Kentucky-Bound
- Rick Barry's first foray into coaching ended...
- Douglas Returns to Celtics
- Jurisprudence
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Century
- HOLIDAY WATCH
- AUCTIONS
- Easing the Burden : Volunteer Therapists Help High School Students Cope With Problems
- Sobriety Checkpoint Truck Hit
- Teen-Ager Is Wounded in Mall Parking Lot
- Dorothy Dinnerstein; Wrote 'The Mermaid and the Minotaur'
- NEWPORT BEACH : Walrus Run Will Be Held Thursday
- WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : 3 Rob Business, Steal Worker's Car
- East County : THOUSAND OAKS : Applications Taken for Access Panel
- How High Will the Probe Go? : Passport affair gets a special prosecutor
- 1991-92 IN REVIEW
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Trabuco Hills
- TV REVIEW : 'Imagination' an Irresistible Love Story