- California Woes Are Hindering U.S. Recovery : Economy: 'Beige book' report finds moderate growth in most of nation, but Southland is called the weakest region.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- A Current Idea Could Lower Electricity Bills : Tests of new solar energy arrays could turn home rooftops into commercial power generating plants.
- FOR THE KIDS : Moorpark Arranges Home Visits by Santa : City is inaugurating new program where families will pay $20 for 20 minutes. Reservations are filling up.
- Witnesses to History : Pearl Harbor Survivors Recall Day of Infamy
- Bloomie's Bio Has Tall Tales in Store
- The $3 Burden
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : MY TURN : More Than Making the Grade
- SHOP TALK : Those Gifts From the Heart Are Best Ones for Teachers : Books, stamps, candy and soaps and lotions top the list of presents that educators need and appreciate.
- In Shift, Most See Clinton as Effective, Survey Finds
- THEATER REVIEW : Ojai Company's Secular Staging Clips Wings of 'Littlest Angel' : Even though it's a holiday production, the script carefully avoids any Christian context.
- Tight Race for School Board Finally Over : Election: A month of guesswork ends as Jo Ann Koplin is sworn in after beating Michael Karlin by four votes.
- 1993 PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS : South Coast Team Also Packs Punch on Ground
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : For Those Who Love a Parade . . .
- Montebello : Council OKs Hike in Water Rates
- Los Nietos : Appointment to Fill Vacant Seat
- La Puente : Entrepreneur Cries Foul
- Willowbrook : Decision to Remove Board Member OKd
- THEATER NOTES : Performances Added for 'Boys Next Door'
- New Council Replaces City Attorney With Activist : Politics: Interim chief Michael Montgomery represents powerful citizens group. Former mayor says appointment is 'a farce and an insult.'
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : OC High asks: If you saw someone cheating on a test, what would you do? Why?
- MUSIC : Cracker Songs Take a Look at the Serious Side of Funny : The band, an outgrowth of Camper Van Beethoven, takes 'different styles from different eras' and mixes them up.
- Dow Hits 2nd Straight High; Gold, Silver Up : Market Overview
- Chairman Resigns From Competitor's Board: The chairman...
- It Was the Year of the Runner (With Big Thanks to Linemen) : Prep football: Whittier and Santa Fe have four players each on the Southeast All-Star Team. La Mirada has three.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Health Plan Losers, Winners Predicted
- Not Just a History Lesson on the Holocaust : Understanding: Museum of Tolerance uses personal testimonies along with computers in $5-million Multimedia Learning Center.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'An O. Henry Christmas' a Pine-Scented Breath of the Season's Fresh Air
- The following are the top music sales...
- UNHELPFUL SURVEY: How hospitals regard that quality...
- Jingle Smells : Retailer Gimmicks Entice Shoppers' Holiday Dollars
- INSURANCE
- Rules Spell Out Why Insurance Can Be Canceled
- ENERGY
- BANKING
- Texas Senator Faces New Indictment
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Pressure Cooker : Going Along With Group Can Lead to Problems, Challenge Individuality
- Rudolf Runoff: A Chance to Go Down in History
- A Giver's Guide to Good Reads
- 1993 PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS : Southeast All-Stars Also Pack Punch on Ground
- Reaction to State Comparison of 395 Hospitals Is Mixed
- Keeping in Step With the World : Groups and Classes in Ventura County Teach Dances From Different Cultures and Countries that Span the Globe
- Forecasters Warn of Storm Tides : Weather: Beachfront property owners are cautioned on flooding, erosion from five- to eight-foot waves this weekend. Up to an inch of rain is also expected.
- Trustees Debate Policy Allowing Gay Support Group : Education: Huntington Beach Union School District board will decide next month whether to change equal access rule. On-campus meetings sparked controversy.
- Council Rejects Petting Zoo's Appeal : Zoning: The owner of The Farm in Reseda vows to sue the city. Neighbors had complained about odors, noise and loose chickens.
- VENTURA : Youths Rob Sister, Brother in Their Car
- Koreans to Get Crime Victim Help : Advocacy: City hires Korean American to put people facing language and cultural barriers in touch with public agencies that can assist them. County plans similar effort.
- Foreclosures Up 53% Over Previous Year
- Following the Readers : Media: The Los Angeles Sentinel is moving to the Crenshaw district from its longtime home, which has transformed from a black to a Latino area. Some bemoan the change, but newspaper officials say they must keep in touch with their community.
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Desormeaux Hates Being a Stand-Up Guy
- Good Cop, Bad Cop Work Together in Leadership Role at Irvine : Division IV: George Linares and Jay Wojtkiewicz help lead Vaqueros into the championship game.
- MOVIE REVIEW : '70s 'Fever' Staying Alive in the '90s : Seen these days, the Travolta film is pure nostalgia, both ridiculous and sublime. It screens at Cal State Fullerton with 'Roller Boogie,' which is a real stinker.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGES : Rhoden Scores 38, Golden West Wins
- Armenian Boy Killed While Crossing Street
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Women's Shelter Wins $50,000 Grant
- Chapman's Visser Is Just Getting Down to Work as a Recruiter
- Gulden Is Not One to Let the Bull Get Best of Him
- San Diego Does Usual Number on Northridge
- TIMES' 1993 ALL-VALLEY FOOTBALL TEAM : St. Genevieve Hit Bottom, Went to Top With Fong
- Navy Prepares to Welcome Women Aboard Its Warships
- LAKE FOREST : Mobile Home Park Rent Freeze Rejected
- Same Teams, Different Ending : High school basketball: San Fernando survives late rally by Monroe, 74-73, in rematch of last season's City playoff semifinal game won by the Vikings.
- TIMES' 1993 ALL-VENTURA FOOTBALL TEAM : Newbury Park Makes Clean Sweep of Awards
- Ladies and Gentlemen, Let the Lobbying Begin : The Annual Push for Oscar Nominations Is On, and Columbia's Package Has Tongues Wagging
- Clumsy to Flawless : Newbury Park's Smith Matures Into a Top College Prospect
- Three Guesses: He's Finnish, a Conductor . . . : Music: No, the answer isn't Esa-Pekka Salonen, it's his pal Jukka-Pekka Saraste. He makes his L.A. Philharmonic debut tonight.
- SIMI VALLEY : Landfill Seeks Trash From Outside County
- Gang Members Sought After Death at Party : Violence: The shooting began when the host confronted youths who had invaded the get-together in Carson. Investigators are not sure who fired the shot that killed one of the leaders of the melee.
- New Low Reached by Kings : Hockey: They have won only once in nine games after losing to expansion Panthers, 6-5.
- CLUB REVIEW : A Delightful Break From Scenester Scene at Dresden
- THEATER REVIEW : Murder on the 'Morocco' Express : Colorful direction pumps energy into an already lively cast in the musical spoof of exotic '40s thrillers.
- Movie Showing to Benefit Memorial Fund
- PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA : Union Protests at Trustees' Meeting
- Knights Make Up for Slow Start With Easy Win : El Segundo tournament: Bishop Montgomery uses 15-2 run to break open game with Crespi. The teams open league play in a rematch next week.
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : CLU Stays Hot, Improves to 5-0 With 79-69 Win
- SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Clear Skies Have Them a Bit Under the Weather
- Bryant Leads Way for SCC
- Feeling Angry, He Blasts Away : Train shooting should prompt new gun laws
- Rate 'Sale' Planned on Saturday Metrolink
- AEROSPACE
- VW Loses Its U.S. Chief Again; Second Time in Nine Months
- PUC Seeking to Eliminate Most Barriers : Telecommunications: Cutting back on regulations would open the state to the development of myriad new services.
- Apple-Cranberry Crisp, Cranberry Mousse, Zucchini Chips
- A Shot of <i> Boz</i>
- COLUMN ONE : The Long Shadow of 'The Crow' : For years, the Villemin family was terrorized by an anonymous letter writer who claimed responsibility for their little boy's death. Now a French court struggles to resolve this tale of murder and revenge.
- U.S. Gets New Leads in Russia Search for MIAs : Military: Task force officials in Moscow hear of captured F-86s and prisoner interrogations during the Korean War.
- CAROLING : Sign Singing Unites the Worlds of Deaf, Hearing : By performing for local groups and events, choir youths 'give back to their community' and 'get something, too.'
- Council Backs Off Raises for Added Duties
- Leave Diana Alone? The Media? Is She Serious? : England: The world's most-photographed woman probably will never escape the tabloids, as much as the royal family wishes she would.
- BOOK REVIEW: MEMOIR : A Sobering Look at Life Out in the Streets : TRAVELS WITH LIZBETH: Three Years on the Road and on the Streets <i> by Lars Eighner</i> ; St. Martin's Press, $19.95, 271 pages
- For Arson Team, Laguna Blaze Remains Open Case : Fire: Investigators will continue checking the leads they receive until the matter is resolved, officials say.
- MISSION VIEJO : Council to Review Pornography Laws
- Camarillo Planners OK 1 of 2 Theaters
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- PL8AUTHR: Daniel Nussbaum, author of a collection...
- Chapman Choir Gets Its 'Sister Act' Together : Movies: Singers cast on short notice for the Whoopi Goldberg sequel. The experience is divine.
- LOS ALAMITOS : Council OKs Hiring of New Police Chief
- Countywide : Cheerless Holiday for Runaways
- Retiree to Head Board of College District
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : School's Holiday Program Criticized Over Christian References : Religion: Jewish couple contests the performance at Canyon Springs Ele- mentary. Sulphur Springs district defends the production.
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Los Alamitos' Willemse Faces Tough Job Staying on Top
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Noise Could Be a Problem for Rubley
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Mitchell Back at Practice for Dolphins
- Mira Costa Enjoys Benefits of 'Air Tonga' Frequent Flyer Program : Prep football: In the short run, Mustangs give the ball to Fonua, whose goal-line dives have helped him score 19 touchdowns.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arkansas Slow to Settle Into Role of No. 1, 96-78
- Video Games Will Be the Next Venue for Debate on Violence
- South Gate : 20 Low-Rent Units Planned for Seniors
- What's Lighter Than a Cream Puff?
- Taco Mesa Goes a Little Upscale
- The Dream Syndicate"The Days of Wine and...
- Clinton Wants All Options Studied to Curb Gun Violence : Firearms: Citing new public attitude, he says that 'it's time to stand up' to gun lobby. Federal registration and wider police searches of suspects might be considered.
- Girl Talk: Sex as a Safe Topic : Relationships: An O.C. program for mothers and their preteen daughters is designed to make communication comfortable and open.
- PEOPLE : Young Playwright Got It Right the First Time
- GOINGS ON : Getting in the Swim With Whales, Dolphins : Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's presentation will include Cousteau film, video of humpback rescue.
- Chinese Jet Hijacked to Taiwan; 8th Since April
- Shots Wound 2 Youths in Pickup Truck
- Pomona : 3 Nobelists at Science Forum
- Beverly Hills : Drilling for Water Planned
- Salesman Found Dead in Car After Helping Man
- Municipal Bond Underwriters Back Political Contribution Ban
- Second-Day Soup
- Displaying Christmas Spirit
- Jackie O Introduces Her Latest Pride and Joy
- Malibu : First Public Works Director
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Teen Births
- Long Beach : Council Approves Study of Renewal District
- NOW Seeks to Use Rackets Law on Abortion Foes
- Baldwin Park : Hotel Becomes a Marriott
- Leona Helmsley Stops Halfway Before Return to Lap of Luxury : Manhattan hotel she stayed at can claim no 'Queen Standing Guard.' But she added touches.
- Book Explores Problem of Random Violence : Authors discuss increase in weapons and tell how to prevent attacks and cope with the aftermath.
- KILLER EULOGIZED: Alan Winterbourne, who killed four...
- Harrises' Home for the Holidays
- THEATER REVIEW : Actor Turns Tragedy Into Art of Catharsis : In "Twice Blessed," Art Metrano draws upon the serious fall that changed his life.
- Burbank May Woo Company With $250,000 Incentive : Economy: Officials say the city would benefit if Allianz Insurance Co. relocates to the Media District.
- Countywide : Jury Recruitment Is Meeting With Success
- OXNARD : New Board President Wants Tensions Eased
- Woo Pledges to Seek State Campaign Reforms : Politics: Ex-councilman formally declares his candidacy for California secretary of state. He says he will work for spending limits and alternate means of political financing.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Motorcycle Parking Limits OKd at Eatery
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : El Modena
- Scaled-Down Auto Mall Sign OKd : Thousand Oaks: A 20-foot-high project is approved over electronic message board. Dealers will discuss whether to proceed.
- Stokes, Morton Joined by Freshman Merten on AP All-American Team
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : McCallum Making a Rapid Recovery
- Swan Song Became Dirge at the Finish
- Long-Time Partnership Helps Put Savanna in Championship : Division VI: Quarterback Paul Waldrop and receiver Rani Kahouch work well together.
- MUSIC & DANCE REVIEWS : Festival Begins With a Sound Obsession
- Becoming an Old Hand at the 'Young Messiah' : Pop music: Gospel star Sandi Patti is back for the fourth time when the tour comes to Anaheim Friday. Her latest album reflects the changes in her personal life.
- O.C. Builder May Still Be Operating Despite Suspension of License : Consumers: State investigating practices of Gotech, whose unhappy customers led to review of state contractors license system.
- A Gift for Eating
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Santiago Wintermas
- Delay in Israeli Troop Pullback Is OK, Christopher Says
- West Hollywood : New Boost for Sunset Plan
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : At the Hilton Inn in Oxnard, Hotel Food Can Be Fine Dining : In this place of polarities, choose the simplest appetizer and the most complicated entree.
- Librarian's Friends Struggle to Understand Her Brutal Death
- College Faculty Upset by Stalled Pay Talks
- Ferguson Doubts Legality of Newport Coast Drive Toll : Transportation: He asks attorney general to probe plans for San Joaquin Hills tollway to overlay road.
- LONG BEACH : Street to Be Closed to Keep Traffic Out of Upscale Area
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Valencia Bank's Suspicious Package Brings Bomb Squad
- SOUTH BAY : L.A., Long Beach Agree on Alameda Corridor Project
- 2nd of Brothers Stricken by AIDS Dies at Age 30
- Gymnastics Pulls Off a Recruiting Coup
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Capistrano Valley
- 1993 Prep Football All-Stars : San Pedro's Stars Shine Brightest in an Up Year for Talent : Prep football: City Section 3-A Division finalist Pirates place four players on all-star first team. Hawthorne and Peninsula each place three.
- Sampras, Stich Advance in Grand Slam Cup
- BURBANK : City Slashes Charge for Planting Trees
- Cold Reality Settles on Petaluma's Soul : Polly Klaas: The irony is that she lay dead while her smile sustained hopeful dreams.
- De La Hoya Might Face Disciplinary Hearing
- Bothwell Named in Forgery Inquiry : Courts: The disclosure comes as he asks to immediately begin his three-year prison sentence for shooting his boss to death.
- He Found the Local Air Waves to Be Anything but Tubular
- TV REVIEW : A Chilling 'Generation Under the Gun'
- Cupcakes Grow Up
- Call It Animal Magnetism : Studies suggest chemistry may influence which species mate for life. But people? That's where it gets tricky.
- State Health 'Report Card' to List Top Hospitals Only : Health: Data is to be released today on back surgeries, treatment of heart attack victims.
- Gift, Toy and Food Donations Sought
- Incoming School Trustees Face Tough Call : Education: Orange Unified's 4 freshmen may help decide fate of 2 top administrators accused in sex harassment case. One calls the situation 'overwhelming.'
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Los Alamitos
- Gutierrez's Career Took Wing in Air Force Game
- Clippers Get Best of Worst : Pro basketball: Despite Manning's dehydration, Los Angeles comes back in fourth quarter to beat the lowly Bucks, 100-97.
- Usually, Knight Puts His Foot in His Mouth : College basketball: Indiana coach starts controversy by apparently kicking his son during game.
- Commissioner Says Facts Were Missing From Harbor Story
- POP/ROCKControversy Helps Snoop, Hurts GNR: Snoop Doggy...
- Richards, Butler Top Bill at Firefighters Benefit
- Lyon Files $7-Million Suit Against Insurance Broker
- Fidelity National Buys 3 Companies: Fidelity National...
- Check First Before Donating Your PC
- Huntington Park : Low-Income Families May Buy New Condos
- It Was the Year of the Runner (With Big Thanks to Linemen) : Prep football: Poly and Paramount place five members apiece on the All-South Coast team, which was selected in a poll of area coaches.
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- 43% Chance Seen of Quake Damaging L.A. in 30 Years
- A Victory for L.A. Harbor Parade
- La Habra Heights : Hearing on Change in License Fees Set
- EDUCATION : Doing Homework on a Career Puts You Ahead of the Game
- THOUSAND OAKS : Lights Festival at Cal Lutheran Honors Martyr
- Menendez Trial Goes Into Its Final Phase : Courts: Prosecution, defense begin closing arguments. Judge alters jurors' options to include involuntary manslaughter.
- Alameda Corridor Stalemate Resolved : Transportation: Sale of track and right of way for $240 million is expected, and agreement on environmental cleanup is in the works.
- IRVINE : Students Examining Human Rights Issues
- Westchester Proposed as Site for Police Academy : Facilities: Council will weigh plan by Councilwoman Galanter, which proponents say could save the city $50 million. A site in Sylmar has been the front-runner.
- The Realist Still Raves : Paul Krassner, Irreverent Political Iconoclast of '60s, Is at it Again
- Sampras, Stich Advance in Grand Slam Cup
- Heart, Soul of a Pirate : Castaneda Exemplifies Determination of 12-1 San Pedro
- Police, D.A. Unit Investigating Death of Anaheim Jail Prisoner
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Marina
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Parolee Gets Life Term for Killing Woman at Bank
- MUSIC & DANCE REVIEWS : Tcherkassky Essays Clara in 'Nutcracker'
- Woman Sues Actor Fox Over Home He Sold Her : Litigation: The buyer's lawsuit cites a string of problems. Fox's countersuit says he spent $15,000 on repairs and she still is not satisfied.
- There Glows the Neighborhood : Developer Helps Put Bright Spot in Housing Market by Renovating Depressed Areas for First-Time Buyers
- Carjackers Kill Woman, Police Say
- Offering Thanks for the Work of Firefighters
- Fire Uncovers O.C. Park's Native American Artifacts : Excavation: The burning of dense vegetation at Crystal Cove reveals sites archeologists did not know about.
- $3.3-Million Libel Award in Sommer-Gabor Feud
- Don't You Hate Headlines That . . . : . . . don't get to the point? Or shopping carts that refuse to cooperate? They're called pet peeves, and everyone has them. An Orange resident has compiled dozens of them into a 96-page cartoon book.
- Molester May Have Struck Again : Crime: A man grabs a 15-year-old girl at a bus stop. Police are unsure whether the incident is connected to 32 other attacks.
- ANAHEIM : Lou Lopez to Head City School District
- Lift a Yoke From the Poorest : The county shouldn't squeeze general relief recipients any further
- VILLA PARK : Make a List, Check It Twice, Then Fax It
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO...
- Rose Parade
- ADL Activities
- Kidnap Victim Polly Klaas
- Plan to Block Pioneer Blvd. at City Border Called Elitist : Controversy: Council says project to close street at Hawaiian Gardens border will control traffic. Critics claim it is an attempt to separate posh El Dorado Park Estates from modest neighborhoods to the north.
- Williams Makes Best of Divorce in 'Doubtfire' : <i> In "Mrs. Doubtfire," a jobless voice actor (Robin Williams) is distraught after losing custody of his three children to his ex-wife (Sally Fields) and poses as a super-nanny to spend more time with them. (Rated PG-13) : </i>
- NAFTA
- KIDS ON FILM : The...
- REAL ESTATE : Permit News Mixed, but Foreclosure Data Reveal Ugly Story
- Anxiety Grows After Another Campus Dispute
- Return of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy
- Mr. Traffic's Bumpy Ride : Host of Cable TV Show Is Gridlocked in Drive for Wider Audience
- Protect Initiatives, Legislature Warned : Legislation: State appeals court strikes down a 1990 law that exempted the surety insurance industry from provisions of Proposition 103.
- Gates Declines to Join O.C. Gang Strike Teams : Crime: Sheriff says the plan, although widely supported, offers nothing new. County officials are befuddled.
- Whittier : Boot Camp Gets $300,000 Grant
- An Ear for Lyrics and Shades of Browne
- On the Twigs of a Dilemma : Holiday: Christmas tree shoppers face the problem of choosing between pre-cut, artificial, living and cut-your-own types. Here's some help.
- COMPTON : Charges Dropped Against Schoolteacher in Sex Case
- BREA : Burned-Out Santa Makes His Rounds
- Countywide : Freeway Connector Closing for 6 Hours
- GIRLS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Edison
- Christmas a Time for Financial Teaching : Thrift: Giving and receiving gifts can provide the lesson that money doesn't grow on trees.
- Dissident Gets Time to Revive ICN Board Challenge : Proxy fight: Delay of shareholders' meeting helps Rafi Khan's attempt to oust leadership. But he now faces a U.S. probe.
- Pharmaceutical Supplier Renews Agreement: Bergen Brunswig Corp....
- PARTY LINE : Snack and Sip
- Laksa Luck
- Santa Monica Mountains : Sybert to Join Conservancy
- Smokers' Paradise at UCLA Now Off-Limits
- Everett Olson; Paleontologist
- SPOTLIGHT : FENDER, UNPLUGGED : Two Fans of Fullerton's Late Great Guitar Maker Compose an Exhibit in His Honor
- German Neo-Nazis Found Guilty in Fatal Firebombing : Europe: Two skinheads given maximum sentences for murder of Turkish woman and two girls.
- 2 Riders for Cal Poly Float
- Oregon Hit by Heavy Rains, Snow and Winds
- Thousands More Israeli Troops Go to Territories
- New Mission for Spy--Get Set for the Rebirth of the Cool
- For Square Meals, It's Pine Square
- 1993 PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS : Players From Bishop Amat on Top of Cream of the Crop : 1993 All-Stars: Four athletes from the school are named to first team, including repeat selection Rodney Sermons.
- Home Buyer Sues Michael J. Fox, Says Dream Became 'Nightmare'
- PLATFORM : Racial Injustice
- AGOURA HILLS : Three Sworn In for City Council Terms
- Charges of Misconduct by Mortician Voiced : Death: Switching of bodies is among complaints at hearing. Funeral home owner's license may be revoked or suspended.
- RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Anderson Recalls Past, Bemoans Present
- The Oxnard Rampage : Winterbourne Rites Draw 450 : Crime: The man who killed four in a violent spree is remembered as a caring, loving, gentle person. 'It wasn't the Alan we knew,' a pastor says.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Some Baseball Officials Frown at Owners' Curve on Meetings
- Cancer Is Discovered in Azinger's Shoulder - Golf: Lymphoma found after player had pain during Skins Game. Doctors optimistic about a full recovery.
- Orchestra to Fit in Pair of Ticheli Works
- Big Layoffs Despite Economic Upswing Really Not a Paradox : Labor: Large corporations are being increasingly challenged by savvy and efficient smaller enterprises.
- Karcher Named Chair Emeritus of Parent Firm : Management: Move brings peaceful end to Carl's Jr. dispute as directors also give seats to two of his key supporters.
- Council Delays Decision on Site for New Police Academy
- COMPUTERS : OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : WordPerfect 6.0 Can Help Students With Look, Content of Homework
- Youngsters of S.A.D.D.L.S. Soar on Dance Floor : The organization gives kids the wherewithal to kick up their heels, Western style.
- FASHION : Beware the Gaudy Onslaught of Hideous Holiday Apparel. : Be especially leery of those Press Here items. Who knows who may pick up on the message.
- Earlier Filing Dates Set for Area Municipal Elections
- Can't Take Monogamy? Blame It on Biology
- Pick a Card--Anyone's Card : New Newport Beach Company to Market User-Friendly Version of Electronic Rolodex
- White Wedding: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc
- A Father's Crusade Born From Pain
- A Voice for 'God in Public Places' : Religion: The new American Spiritual Liberties Union has approached three cities about putting Nativity scenes on city property.
- Put On Those Dancin' Shoes and Join the Fun
- Wilson Would End Automatic Pay Hikes for State Workers
- GARDEN FRESH : Lemon: The Essential Seasoning
- Clinton Wants All Options Studied to Curb Gun Violence : Firearms: Citing new public attitude, he says that 'it's time to stand up' to gun lobby. Federal registration and wider police searches of suspects might be considered.
- Metrolink Shoppers' Special
- Woman Takes 2 Daughters at Knifepoint : Custody: The girls, placed in foster care by L.A. County, are abducted from a social worker.
- Beverly Hills : Talks OKd on Post Office
- Astronauts Wind Up Hubble House Call : NASA: Crew struggles to finish repairs before releasing laboratory tonight. Final work involves parts not designed to be serviced in space.
- Hip-Hop Taxing for Motown Generation : You may be the oldest in the YMCA dance class, and you soon realize those old dance routines from the '60s just don't work with 'Arrested Development.'
- Town Denies Racism in Plan for Newark Gates
- A Leper of Our Time--the Cigar Smoker--Is Weary of Exile
- THOUSAND OAKS : Native American Museum Idea Pushed
- LOS ANGELES : County Panel Sets Hearing on Immigration Issues
- Probe of County Recorder Is Nearly Complete
- SHERMAN OAKS : Burn Center Receives $20,000 in Fraud Case
- DANCE REVIEW : Tcherkassky Is a Credible Clara in 'Nutcracker'
- Dow Hits 2nd Straight High; Dollar, Gold Up : Market Overview
- Montgomery Ward President Leaves After Just 14 Months
- 1973 Death Re-Examined; Woman Died While With Klaas Suspect
- Very Merry Celebrations : In the Capital, Gov. Wilson plays host. In L.A., Huntington Library Friends Hall becomes a wonderland.
- L.A. Looks for a Palatable Solution to Street Vending : Business: A ban hasn't worked. Hearing is set on a plan to legalize and regulate the city's sidewalk merchants.
- Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Packwood Takes the Fifth in Diary Battle
- Somalis Fed Up After War, Year's Foreign Intervention : Africa: A Mogadishu pilot who admires Americans reflects his people's frustration and fading optimism.
- BACKSTAGE : Grandson's Musical Play Inspire by Newsletters : Jonathan Gillard Daly's work reflects on relationships and wartime fears.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Respecting Rights in Tense Times
- CAMARILLO : Man Arrested After Body Is Discovered
- She Produced a Musical That Has Substance
- Tim Salmon Sticks His Nose Into His Brother's Sport--and Breaks It