- Ensemble Theatre Translates 'Ceremonies' for Young Ears
- ALHAMBRA : Council Now All White; Candidate Blames Bigotry for Loss
- Negotiating a New Playing Field : Reps. Torres and Horn See Fortunes Reversed as GOP Grasps Power
- Helms Can Still Chair Senate Panel, Dole Says
- PLO, Hamas Reach Temporary Truce in Gaza : Mideast: Goal is to avert violence by militants during memorial. Arafat supporters stage second rally to show allegiance.
- The War to Control the Past : The right wants to portray America's history without the blemishes.
- DANA POINT : City to Re-Examine Uses of the Headlands
- ANAHEIM : City Council Balks at Yard Sale Restrictions
- Pop Music Review : American Music Club Takes Sad Songs to Upbeat Levels
- Proving Music Knows No Borders : L.A. Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra of Tepoztlan Build a Cultural Bridge
- E'x-Manager Sues Sports Bar, Claiming Bias, Harassment
- Trade Pact Wins Dole's Support : Congress: Senate GOP leader's backing gives GATT agreement a major boost. He is swayed by White House pledge to create a panel to monitor the accord.
- LAKEWOOD : New Law Firm Hired in Navy Hospital Fight
- REGION : Harbor-UCLA Opens Blood Donor Center
- LAPD Opens New Officer Academy in Westchester : Law enforcement: The facility, a former Hewlett-Packard plant, will begin training 90 recruits in January.
- Hands-On Instruction in Flights of Fancy
- FASHION : Bloomingdale's to Go West--but Where?
- City uses 'interveners' to thwart panhandlers : Evanston, Ill., hires pair to walk the streets and remind donors there are alternatives to handouts.
- PULLING OFF SOME SEASONAL MAGIC : You can ensure that festivities are a celebration instead of a chore by making use of speciality services
- 7 House Fires Usher In 'Burning Season' : Danger: Laguna Beach woman is killed. Six blazes occur in Anaheim, where 2 homes are gutted, but no one is injured.
- Smorgasbord-Viewing Today
- Mathematician Finds Intel's Pentium Doesn't Compute : Technology: A flaw that the company failed to disclose in June causes errors in complex calculations.
- 'Hearts and Hands' : Concern for at-risk babies is the common thread that links quilters from around the world. Even children and prisoners find joy on the patchwork path of love.
- PASADENA : Term-Limit Petition Sent to City Clerk
- Struggling to Attain Harmony : Pasadena's Coalition for a Non-Violent City was formed amid outrage over the slayings of three teen-agers. A year later, the politically potent group has raised funds for youth programs but lacks a cohesive vision.
- Julian Symons; British Mystery Writer
- Sports : HART ATTACK
- SHOP TALK : Lighting the Way to a Festive Hanukkah : Temple gift shops and some stationery stores offer a good selection of well-priced menorahs and the necessary candles.
- HOLLYWOOD : Man Arrested in Series of Robberies of Convenience Stores, Gas Stations
- SIGNAL HILL : City Council OKs $12-Million Bond
- LAWNDALE : Ex-Official Denies Dognaping Charges
- Carjacking Suspect Dies in Gunfight With Police : Violence: Authorities say the pair shot a motorist and fled in his vehicle. Second man is arrested after high-speed chase.
- Some Attach Strings to the Spirit of Giving : Charities: Donor stipulations that gift recipients not be illegal immigrants is a new and disturbing trend, officials say. One volunteer blames Prop. 187.
- Parks Agency Wins Eminent Domain Ruling
- IRVINE : Supervisors' Airport Vote Condemned
- NBA ROUNDUP : O'Neal, Hardaway Blast Rockets
- Are Rams' Bettis, Chargers' Means Running Down? : Football: They started fast as the workhorses of their teams. But lately they've been stumbling.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : UC IRVINE : These Guys Could Bring Baker Respect
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Pat Valenzuela Returns Today
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : Going for More : Arkansas, Richardson Still Seek Respect After First Title
- Club Review : Whisky Once Again a Place of Importance for Bands
- Family : With Parachute Express, Roxy's for Kids
- Art Reviews : 'Sincerity' Focuses on Beauty, but Not Without Irony
- SmithKline to Sell Its Animal Health Business : Drugs: British giant agrees to sell unit for $1.45 billion to focus on human care. Analysts hail plan.
- Eldorado Wins Award: Eldorado Bancorp said Wednesday...
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- COLUMN ONE : Tintin Still Wows the World : Gadzooks! Comics readers from Helsinki to Hanoi love Belgium's teen-age reporter. His adventures are mini morality plays that delight fans young and old years after his creator's death.
- By Design : Very Velvet : The Lush, Plush Fabric Is Taking Many Forms, From Gowns to Pillows to Purses
- Gamble Pays Off With a First-String Show
- COVER STORY : TEAM EXTREME : SPORTS: Five fitness devotees sacrifice sweat and pain to test the limits of endurance in a grueling 300-mile race.
- South Bay / Cover Story : Student Body Politic : Prop. 187 battle has spurred teen-agers to activism. They have staged marches, walkouts : and forums, and the momentum is still going.
- GOP Should Be Tolerant of Homosexuals, Gingrich Says
- SWEET AND SOUR 'JELLY' : Because of Negative Feelings for Morton, Maurice Hines Had Trouble Getting Into the Role
- Evelyn Anderson; Dancer in Josephine Baker Revue
- Location of Rapist's Victims May Prevent Parole to Covina : Crime: Reginald Muldrew was convicted of raping two women who live within 35 miles of the city, police say.
- Woman Charged Over Abortion Clinic Protest
- As NATO Bombs Fall, Western Disarray Worsens : A few air strikes are no solution to the Balkans war
- Interception Return on Last Play Beats Taft : City 4-A football playoffs: Toreadors blow 13-point fourth-quarter lead and fall to Dorsey, 26-20.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : CAL STATE FULLERTON : Interim Coach Likely to Face a Tough Year
- Corona del Mar Falls to Long Beach Wilson
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Might Be Ready by Sunday
- PREP WATER POLO : South Pasadena Wins Another Title, 10-7
- Latest Amazing Discovery: The Un-Infomercial : Television: Storymercials cost more to shoot and don't <i> look </i> like infomercials--they look like real shows. The soft-sell approach is more appealing to corporate America.
- Theater Review : Von Feldt's 'Christmas Carol' Finally Gets Off the Ground
- L.A. Board Approves Art Grants
- Chapman Learns an Early Lesson
- Hey, It's Only Clippers (0-11) : Pro basketball: Barkley rests up while all 10 available Suns score in double figures, 140-109.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
- Jazz Review : Making Music With the Barry Harris Trio at Bakery
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995: ORANGE LEAGUE
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cowboys-Packers, Lions-Bills Today
- Clippers, Turkeys, Otherwise . . .
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Mosebar Likes to Stay in Center of Things
- Douglas, Nelson to Star in 'Take Me Home'
- THEATER REVIEW : An Offbeat Yet Touching Season's 'Greetings'
- RETAILING
- Coldwell Banker Unit One of Top 10 Franchisers
- REAL ESTATE
- A good-neighbor policy that includes home cooking.
- Clinton to Name FAA Official to NTSB Seat
- 'Miracle' That Almost Didn't Happen
- FedEx Plutonium Cargo Broke Rules
- Very Merry Traditional
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- 138 Countries Seek to Combat Global Crime
- TRICKLE-DOWN TRENDS : Forget the law of gravity; this is the law of Melrose. Fashion flows outward--as in, from Los Angeles to Orange County. So, what's here today was probably there yesterday.
- Santa Will Be Carrying Sackful of CD-ROMs : They are expected to be hot gift items, as more and more home computers are equipped with multimedia systems.
- HAWTHORNE : No Charges Against Mayor in Shooting Incident
- Schools: Student Wins $500 Sea Grant
- OXNARD HONOR: Oxnard has been named one...
- Kohl Stresses 'Lean State,' Individual Responsibility : Germany: He hopes to shrink the bureaucracy, get people to take charge of their own well-being.
- WHITTIER : City's Trolleys to Get New Wheelchair Lifts
- Thornton's Suicide Note Read at Trial
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : LONG BEACH STATE : Question Marks Greet 49ers and Temper Early Excitement
- Birmingham Finds Its Prince in Victory Over Monroe : City 3-A playoffs: Quarterback's few passes overshadow rushing stars.
- BIG WEST CONFERENCE / THE OTHER TEAMS : Aggies Favored, but Contenders Exist
- Pepeli Feeling Much Better After 4th-Round Knockout : Boxing: He shakes off effects of illness to defeat Brinson and improve his record to 19-8-1.
- EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Travelers Say They Feel Stiffed by Flier Program Changes : Airlines: Survey finds that more than 25% are angry. Most gripe about mileage requirements.
- International Business
- 'Tis the Season to Safeguard Credit Cards : Consumers: Shoppers are advised to stick to a spending limit and know a seller's return policy.
- Insurance Sales Climb in Wake of Air Crashes : Protection: Mutual of Omaha reports airport revenue is up 12% over 1993. Travelers' fears cited.
- Timeless Songs That Torture--but No Later Than Dec. 25 : Christmas soundtracks include some '94 releases, then some older ones (but no dogs barking 'Jingle Bells').
- FITNESS : Building Better Bodies in the Living Room
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- Christmas Trees Can Trigger Some Allergies : In most cases, a little extra care can prevent the problem from occurring, doctors say.
- Ousted Juaneno Leader Fails to Win Injunction
- Hey, Have You Heard the One About the Lawyer? : Career: The only thing more boring than law school is the actual practice of law.
- Group Seeks an End to School's Racial Strife : Education: Harmony Coalition solicits student pledges to end conflict between Latinos and Armenians at Grant High.
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- Holyfield Cleared to Resume Boxing Career
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995: ORANGE LEAGUE
- Lee Takes the Lead : Stanford Scholarship Secured, North Hollywood Guard Steps Up
- Irish Wake : Notre Dame Still Hasn't Forgotten Loss to USC 30 Years Ago That Ended Almost-Perfect Season
- Nikita Karatsupa; Celebrated Soviet Union Border Guard
- WHITTIER : $750 Scholarships Offered to Students
- RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : A Starring Double Bill : Movers and Shakers Get Round of Applause for Their Role as Patrons of the Arts
- SANTA ANA : New Law Restricts Mobile Food Vendors
- Edelman Takes Jobs With RAND, Mediation Firm : Government: Veteran supervisor retires next month. He will serve as senior fellow at Santa Monica institute and negotiator with Orange County service.
- An Answer That's No Answer
- 1 Dead, 3 Wounded in Gang Shootout at Restaurant
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Carson Defense Stops South Gate
- Shaw: No Ram Sale Yet : Pro football: Team president denies report that Missouri businessman will buy minority interest.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995: ORANGE LEAGUE
- They're Counting on McGraw : Football: Laguna Hills teammates lean heavily on star running back, who has set records this season.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Sorry, Rashaan, but 2,055 Yards Too Much to Ignore
- Learning Dignity From a Generation That Knows
- Aerosmith / "Rocks" (1976) / <i> Columbia</i>
- Youths: Funds for Mental Health Plan
- Women's Work Is in the Bags
- PASADENA : Mayor Announces She Won't Seek Reelection
- Hospital's Reopening Gives Birth to Unusual Contest
- Harman Declares Victory Over Brooks : Elections: Democrat has 546-vote lead with about 1,000 absentee ballots uncounted. Challenger refuses to concede.
- Creating Sense of Family Tradition : Customs: Finding a special activity that everyone enjoys can add meaning to the holidays--and provide lasting memories.
- A Step Ahead of Expectations : Overcoming Rare Disease, He Walks Again
- Gobbled Up : 50,000 Birds Later, Turkey Farmer Finally Can Take a Rest
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Immigrant Students Get Taste of Americana
- Older Is Better in This Laker Rout : Pro basketball: Divac and Ceballos lead 118-106 victory over relatively young Mavericks as L.A. reaches .500.
- Shaw: No Ram Sale Yet : Football: Team president denies report Missouri businessman will buy minority interest.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Valenzuela Ends Suspension With Return Today
- EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Business Travel Notes
- CoCensys Posts $4.1-Million Quarterly Loss
- Executive Travel : How Ransom Kidnaps End
- Greyhound Turns Back the Clock on Fares : Transport: Struggling carrier targets long-haul passengers, who usually opt for the airlines.
- Magnetek Completes Sale: Magnetek Inc., based in...
- Warm Welcome, Hot Pizza
- SIGNAL HILL : Oil Change No Bargain, Costs City $15,000
- DINING : Christmas Menus Make Eating Out Inviting : Restaurateurs offer plenty of dishes to tempt you away from your own kitchen and free you up to enjoy a cooking-free holiday.
- THEATER : Traditional Fare Among the Offerings on Area Stages : The entertainment continues as performances--some themed, some not--lift local spirits.
- Mark Casady; Agronomist, Bradley Aide
- Fugitive Author Visits France
- Roscoe Chenier / "Roscoe Chenier" / <i> Avenue Jazz</i>
- Secret Operation Safeguarded Uranium : Kazakhstan: U.S. worked for months to arrange transfer. Clinton calls it a major non-proliferation success.
- TORRANCE : Adult Education Center Opens at Ex-Navy Site
- LONG BEACH : Fees for False Alarms at Businesses Are Cut
- Closet Rx : Dressing to Match the Job
- Mexico Investigator Quits, Says PRI Thwarting Probe : Assassination: Ruiz Massieu accuses party officials of cover-up in brother's slaying. They deny charge.
- Meals for the Needy
- Holiday Closings
- Countywide : Some Will Camp Out to Celebrate the Holiday
- Let's Hope This Streak Ends so This Joke Can Do the Same
- RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Counterfeiter Will Donate Shirts to Poor
- FASHION : Handicraft Fairs Offer Fine Arts, Homespun Crafts : The street festival in Ventura is the largest and will offer the diverse creations of some 500 vendors.
- No Need for an Artistic Gift to Create Handmade Cards : Crafts: Rubber stamps, embossing powders and high-quality ink pads can help in making attractive greetings. The activity can be relaxing.
- Orange County Almanac
- MISSION VIEJO : Soccer Players to Bring Food for Thought
- Validity of DNA Testing Upheld in Assault Case : Courts: In precedent setting decision involving conviction of Westminster man, jurists rule genetic fingerprinting is 'highly reliable and relevant.'
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- Stay Granted in $8.5-Million Verdict Against McGaw Inc.'s Ex-Owner
- Stuffing It
- International Business : Analysts Forecast Better Times for Japanese Stocks--Next Year : Markets: The Nikkei hit a nine-month low this week, but the economy is finally improving.
- The following are the top music sales...
- Shellshocked : Messy. Noisy. Popular. What is it about sunflower seeds, anyway?
- Condo Owners Settle for $4.9 Million
- LIBRARIES : 21 County Branches Keeping Doors Open Longer : Supervisors use $22.5 million from the General Fund to restore services, rehire laid-off workers and purchase books.
- Smooth Flying : Southland Airports Easily Handle Crush of Travelers on Busiest Day of Year
- MANHATTAN BEACH : Chevron Gives $25,000 to Help City Library
- The Big Gilt Trip : It's that time of year again--to haul out the gift-making tools and <i> create.</i> Who are we turning to for words of wisdom and moral support? Why, Martha Stewart, above left, and Aleene Jackson, but of course.
- Officer Sees Results in Crime-Fighting Effort : Police: Success in driving activity out of Harbor City business area on PCH spurs plans to expand.
- Vegetarians Could Grow to Like It Here
- Firm Decides to Bolster Its Investment in Hospital
- Yolo Official Candidate for City Manager : Ventura: Donna Landeros is considered by some to be the top contender. The administrator's colleagues praise her performance.
- Breeze of Bipartisanism : Dole agrees to help Administration pass vitally needed world trade accord
- Countywide : Judge Contests Vote Results, Citing Mailer
- BUENA PARK : Excitement, Insight at Police Academy
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Drops Proposals to Increase Oil Tax, Impose Rentals Fee
- Distribution Pact: I-Flow Corp. of Irvine said...
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- Director Resigns: Tivoli Industries of Santa Ana,...
- Sports : DOUBLE JEOPARDY
- Festivities Need Not Be Such Weighty Affairs : 'Tis the season for loads of rich, tempting taste treats. Here are ways to avoid having them add to waistlines.
- Police Kill Suspect in Valley Carjacking After Chase
- World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Military, Police Chiefs Dismissed
- Juanenos' Former Tribal Leader Loses Effort to Halt Vote
- FOR THE KIDS : Events Illuminate Jewish Tradition : A menorah-making contest, musical programs and special services are among events marking the Festival of Lights.
- Coast Guard Hunts for Boat Reported Sinking Quickly
- Harman Declares Victory but Brooks Hasn't Conceded : Elections: Republican challenger pins hopes on remaining absentee ballots. Vote-counting will be finished Monday at the latest.
- Time-Honored Songs Ring In Special Season : All across the county, performances will sparkle with music from traditional carols to classical works.
- Crews Battle Fire Near Piru School
- New Site to Store Toxic Jet Fuel Sought : Military: Legislator and Norwalk neighbors have urged the Pentagon to close the tank farm.
- SANTA ANA : U.S. Grants $350,000 for City Programs
- Giving on Thanksgiving
- BY YOUR LEAVES : Autumn Is Not Only in the Air, It's on the Trees and Crunching Underfoot
- Showing Their Hidden Colors
- Public Vote on Airport Work Denied : Burbank: Divided council defeats bid to gauge sentiment over terminal expansion plan.
- 2 Charged in Beating at Surfing Contest : Crime: World-ranked athlete, father of other competitor are accused in attack on man who refused to leave competition site.
- Aide to Stalin Has Last Word : Books: Unlike many in the dictator's orbit, Pomona College professor survived to tell his story. His memoirs, 'At Stalin's Side,' describe his years as a Soviet interpreter.
- LA HABRA : City Buys Playgrounds of Former School for Park
- TUSTIN : Workers Seek Gifts for Native Americans
- Limited Use Projected for Point Mugu Airport : Transportation: Estimates of commercial passengers for converted facility are much lower in new report.
- O.C. VOICES : Fullerton and the Politics of Anger : Government: The city's recent experiences offer lessons for other local communities.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Changing of Council Guard Goes Smoothly
- Bob Horn Speaks Volumes, but Quietly
- Santa Monica OKs Tough Smoking Ban--for Now
- Parents Back but Say Son Still Missing : Crime: The youth is sought over a racial brawl in Thousand Oaks. The couple had also mysteriously disappeared before his hearing.
- School Foundation Wins Fine Arts Grant
- Marion Jenkins; Physician Declared Kennedy Dead
- District Sued for Canceling Session About Gays in School : Courts: Teachers challenge decision by president of West Covina school board, who said workshop might seem to promote homosexuality. Sex education curriculum has also been in dispute.
- WHITTIER : Faculty Home Renamed After Garrett Family
- JAUNTS : 'Choose-and-Cut' Trees : Picking a pine from urban Southern California forests gains favor among families--and provides that fresh-cut smell
- Laugh Lines : Jokes
- BUSINESS : Participants Sought for Beijing Exposition
- Death Toll From Storm in Haiti Now at 829 and Expected to Rise
- 'Cay' Author Wins Ruling on Sequel : Books: A judge says Theodore Taylor of Laguna doesn't have to share with his ex-wife the proceeds of the later novel, written years after the divorce.
- Book Looks
- Programs for Hungry Emphasize the Spirit of Giving : Drive for donations to social service agencies gains speed at holidays. Several options are available to those wanting to help.
- World IN BRIEF : INDONESIA : E. Timor Protesters to Be Charged
- Deciding Whether to Go Ahead With Cosmetic Surgery Not Easy : Health: Many people face opposition from family and friends. There's also a fear of the results as well as the pain of recovery.
- Cyclist's Tour de Turkey Is Plumping Up
- An Environmentally Correct Present Is a Gift for the Future : Suggestions include a variety of books and a magazine that will help those who receive them to remain ecologically aware.
- Indictment Bid in Whitewater Expected Soon
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Gonzales Leads Cypress to Victory
- IDB Confirms Probe by Federal Grand Jury : Investigation: Company's first-quarter results and information on resignation of its auditors have been subpoenaed.
- Southwest's Key Indicator of Performance Decreases : Airlines: Carrier's yield--a gauge of passenger revenue per mile--is down. So too are growth, percentage of seats filled.
- Radio Special Features Reading of Acclaimed Book on Civil War : Pulitzer Prize-winning 'The Killer Angels' was inspiration for movie 'Gettysburg' and PBS documentary.
- Laugh Lines : Time for Those Personalized Cards From Hell
- The New Parent Trap--Falling Victim to Uncertainty, Trends : Family: The plethora of guides and magazines show a growing reliance on experts, rather than intuition. Often a quick fix is sought.
- College Board OKs Early Retirement Plan : Education: Community college district offers 43% of full-time instructors an incentive package. Financial strains and a desire to diversify the faculty prompt the move.
- LONG BEACH : Directors Appointed for Aquarium Project
- In Step With the Season : A street fair in Ventura launches the festivities followed by a parade and several dance events.
- Democrats File Complaint on Kuykendall : Politics: Party says GOP Assembly candidate did not promptly report last-minute $125,000 contribution. Campaign says it did nothing wrong.
- Unemployment Check 'Helps Pay Rent' for Ducks' McSween
- Cleveland Haunted by Defeat : City 3-A playoffs: Officials wipe out touchdown and two-point conversion in 21-14 loss.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995: ORANGE LEAGUE
- Ex-KLOS Deejays Say Goodby--on KLSX : Radio: Fans and veteran personality Jim Ladd air their support for dismissed Joe Benson and Bob Coburn.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995: ORANGE LEAGUE
- Koll Merger OKd: Shareholders of Koll Management...
- Philip Morris Pulls Its Witnesses From Indoor Air Quality Hearings
- Stocks Stabilize; Bonds Continue Their Comeback : Markets: Up-and-down day reflects search for safer returns and bargain issues. Dow is off 4.4% in past five sessions.
- Judge Leaves Winery Under Control of TMI Operators
- Thanksgiving Comes On-Line : Cyberspace Abuzz With Turkey Recipes, Supermarket Tips, Even Suggested Prayers
- Go Pog Wild at Universal
- Faster Treatment May Have Saved Boy, Experts Say
- Tentative OK Reached on O.C. Jail Expansion
- BUSINESS : Firm to Oversee Naval Base Closure
- UP THE COAST / GOINGS ON : There's a Big Parade of Special Events in Santa Barbara County : Activities are designed to cheer both adults and youngsters. At some, people can share good fortune by helping the needy.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona St. Wraps Up Maui Title
- Giving Season Lasts All Year : Bears' Zorich Honors Mother's Memory by Passing Out Food to Chicago's Needy
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : McCarney Hired at Iowa State
- Lawsuit Over Derivatives Settled by Bankers Trust : Investments: Analysts say the accord helps end a PR nightmare. Firm admits no wrongdoing.
- Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Decline : Economy: The 1.5% drop in October is seen as a result of the Fed's interest rate increases.
- COVERS STORY : 'Crisis Situation' : Long Beach Grapples With a Homeless Dilemma
- LYNWOOD : Hospital Dedicates $9-Million Building
- TORRANCE : Police Open Substation at Downtown Location
- Vegetarians Do Thanksgiving on a High-Fad Diet
- HI HO, STEVERINO : With Allen as Grand Marshal, the Daylong 'Bash '94' Promises to Be Another Original
- REGION : Homeless Children Get Shoes Thanks to Holiday Drive
- HOLIDAY
- When the GOP Has It All, Will It Be Enough? : Republicans carving up the spoils of victory must save more than scraps for the poor.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Might Play Sunday
- 1994-95 BOYS' BASKETBALL / ORANGE LEAGUE : Lindemeyer Expects Better Days Ahead : Basketball: Western might just be on its way back. The senior center wants to play a key roll in the rebirth.
- Sylmar Prevails in Overtime : City 4-A playoffs: Top-seeded Spartans fall behind by 21, but defeat Banning in a California Tiebreaker, 28-27.
- He's Got the Stars Sweatin' : Tony Cortes is fast becoming Hollywood's hottest fitness expert. His latest assignment?Shape up Val Kilmer for his Caped Crusader role in 'Batman Forever.'
- Esperanza Stays Calm, Collects a Title
- FAMILY : Despite Holiday Spirit, Goldilocks Gets a Bit Lost
- Farmers Sock Away Huge Corn Harvest : Agriculture: Federal loan program allows a portion of the record crop to be withheld from the market.
- Norma Donaldson; Veteran Singer and Actress
- OTHER VIEWS : He Collects Books; She Collects Stuff
- SIGHTS : Patients Benefit When Shoppers Choose Their Art : In fact, buying creative work from any artist has a positive ricochet effect on the buyer and the seller.
- Bush Warns U.S. Against the Rise of Isolationism
- RANCHO PALOS VERDES : City to Weigh Plan to Double Size of Center
- Black Doll Exhibit Participants Sought
- Post Office Reverses Christmas Stamp Stand
- Woman Succumbs After Mistakenly Being Ruled Dead
- Orange County Fans' Choices
- Hatred of Police Reportedly Drove Gunman Who Killed 3 Officers in Washington
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Not All Season's Movies Are Gifts to Cinematic Art : But their wholesomeness may bring back memories of Christmases past.
- THEATER REVIEW : Familiar Fare Tops the Season's Show Bills : From traditional to avant-garde stagings, performances of 'The Nutcracker' and 'A Christmas Carol' are back in Santa Barbara.
- Clintons Free 1 Tom, Dish Out 2nd
- Hawthorne Middle School Students Tap Global Computer Network
- ROCK TALK : What Kills the Season's Spirit Quickest? : Musicians pan the weather, the early start, the hype and 'Santa Claus with bad breath.'
- Court Upholds Breath Test for Drunk Drivers : Laws: State justices reject challenges based on the argument that the exams don't accurately reflect blood-alcohol level.
- More Firing Power Sought for Mayor, Council : Bureaucracy: Voters have rejected six earlier ballot measures to curb Civil Service. But proponents believe charter reform is possible in era of term limits.
- Ex-Sen. Carpenter to Be Jailed Until Dec. 19 Sentencing
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- Catching Up With an Old Friend
- Nurse Aide Convicted of Molesting 3 Patients : Courts: The accused man acted as his own lawyer on charges involving women who were being treated at Simi Valley Hospital.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Walters Chases 1,000 Yards