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- STUDIO CITY : Riordan Seeks Support for Police Plan
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster to Help Residents Get Rid of Leaves Free of Charge
- Major Crime Reports to LAPD
- 7-Eleven Prove to Be Lucky Numbers for Lotto Winner : Jackpot: Unemployed machinist's mate returns to Westminster store in a Mercedes instead of a pickup with the ticket he bought there worth $16.8 million.
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Guerrero's Best-Laid Plans Fuel Controversy
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- TRADE : Mexican Bus Maker in Talks to Take Over U.S. Bus Firm
- Japanese Lawmakers Protest Rice Policy Change
- A Mission Fulfilled : After 140 Years, Juaneno Tribe Is Officially Recognized by the State
- Clinton Signs Brady Bill, Urges More Gun Controls : Weapons: The five-day waiting period and background check for handgun buyers takes effect in 90 days. Shooting victims attend ceremony.
- OK of Septic Tank Disposal Site Delayed : Sepulveda Basin: An environmental review of the nearly completed project will look at potential traffic and contamination concerns.
- CORONA DEL MAR : Dog Owner Shaken, Baffled by Poisoning
- Rain Causes No Problems in Burned-Out Areas : Regeneration: Benefits expected in reseeded Laguna Beach areas. Erosion-control measures hold up well.
- 3 Held After Bank Robbery, Chase
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- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : THE BOWLS : Notre Dame's Impact on Decisions Appears Clear
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- Lopez to Headline Comedy Fund-Raiser
- Fountain Theater Hosts Indian Dancers
- Congresswoman Wants to Tour RTC Office : Agency: Maxine Waters tells panel overseeing the West Coast operation that she's received many complaints about the Newport Beach center.
- Beckman Instruments Realigns Top Posts
- BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Revisiting 'Moral Underpinning' of Zionism for Message on Destiny : ELUSIVE PROPHET: Ahad Ha'am and the Origins of Zionism, <i> by Steven J. Zipperstein</i> UC Press $35, 411 pages
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Impose Limit of 2 Garage Sales a Year
- U.S. Task Force Formed to Speed Creation of Drug to Fight AIDS
- City to Draft Law to Restrict Protesters at Clinics : Ventura: Plan would require abortion foes and other demonstrators to back off from people entering facilities.
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- Crevice's Danger to Residences Discounted : Camarillo: A rock formation is thought to pose a more immediate threat to motor homes parked below.
- LA HABRA : Capt. Graffiti Wages War on Spray Paint
- Council Hears Debate Over Mobile Home Rent Control : Hearing: Tenants, park owners exchange angry words as Lake Forest considers regulating increases.
- Medical Clinic Settles AIDS Bias Lawsuit
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Let Nature Take Its Course
- Council Committee OKs Arts District
- UC Irvine Fails Test at Utah
- Burglary, Theft Reports to LAPD
- LOS ALAMITOS : Dash Master Miss Makes Field for Champion of Champions
- Mandatory Fishing License Display to Snag Lost Millions
- Police Academy II : Sylmar Targeted for New Facility
- SIMI VALLEY : Curator to Share His White House Years
- Bowl-Less Season Costs Luginbill His Job
- CIF STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION IV : No. 1 Eagles Too Sharp for Centennial
- CIF STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : It's Smooth Sailing for Newport Harbor
- Guyer Remains a Legend : O.C. Hall of Fame: Relentless and precise, Laguna Beach's athletic history never could have happened without him.
- THEATER REVIEWS : A Breath of Fresh Air for Old 'Scrooge' : Yorba Linda's humbugger is younger than expected. But the well-packaged production cannot overcome the musical's biggest inherent flaw--the music.
- AIDS Awareness Stamp on Sale Today
- SEAL BEACH : City May Seek Voice in Base Conversion
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL '93-'94: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS
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- NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers Cool Off Devils, 3-1
- Child Victims of Nazis
- Krauthammer on Welfare
- Brady Bill
- Jiang Zemin
- Guns at School
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- Japan Promises Several Steps to Aid Economy : Recovery: Government statements aimed to reverse a tailspin in the Nikkei stock average.
- Riordan Calls Approval of DWP Pay Hike a Mistake
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- The Architects of the Plan to Boost LAX Landing Fees
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Tougher Hate Crime Punishment Urged
- No Doubt Trout Put Up Decent Fight
- Laimbeer Doesn't Deny Rumors of His Retirement
- A Great Day: 264 Over Par for Charity
- Taking Her Shot : A Funny Thing Happened to Cheryl Miller, Who Went From Booth to the Bench at USC
- Gathers' Cousin, 17, Dies After Collapsing at Basketball Practice
- JAZZ ALBUM REVIEWS : Electrified Be-Bop From Paul Motian : ** 1/2; PAUL MOTIAN; "Paul Motian and the Electric Bebop Band"; <i> JMT</i>
- Five 'Greatest Reformers' Given Medal of Freedom by President
- Bootleg Liquor Kills 14
- BALLINGER CANYON : Comment Sought on Plan for Wilderness
- Righting History : Juanenos Win State Recognition After 140 Years
- The Etiquette of Disaster : Fires in the suburbs, as in the city, demonstrate the possibilities--and the limits--of community life.
- TUJUNGA : YMCA Party, Auction Fund-Raiser Planned
- County Board Limits Garage Sales : Regulation: Households in unincorporated areas are restricted to two a year. The law takes effect in January.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL '93-'94: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Cardinals Have Their Share of Injuries
- ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Women Drub Pacific Christian, 124-9
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Advances to State Title Game in Soccer
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- The Color of Humor, Hope
- Historic 4-Story Building Explodes in Sierra Town
- Major Says He'll Continue IRA Talks : Britain: The prime minister says backdoor negotiations are useful to persuade against violence. But new attacks in Ulster offer a grim outlook.
- 2 at Homeless Camp Arrested in Robberies : Crime: Officers question 10 people, hold two men as suspects in holdups of stranded motorists near a Boyle Heights freeway underpass. Seven have been robbed in last four days.
- Bernardo Segall; Concert Pianist
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Schools Prepare for Bicycle Helmet Law
- SIMI VALLEY : 3 Held in Break-In at Metrolink Lot
- Lawsuit Threatened Over Redevelopment Funds : Thousand Oaks: The county may seek to block extension of renovation zone if adequate money is not forthcoming.
- Guns N' Roses May Remove Manson Song From Album
- GLENDALE : City OKs $77,000 for Paramedic Gear
- Unveiled : Bell-Jeff Guard Ticsay Discards Bandanna That Hid Her Secret
- Despite High Expectations, Rams' Drayton Hasn't Caught On Yet : NFL: Rookie tight end believes he can be contribute, despite problems learning the offense and his role in it.
- 'Swashbuckling Old Fuds' : Adventurers' Club Celebrates Lifetime on the Edge of the Extraordinary
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- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Reports of New Confidence Put Yields on Rise
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- Judge Drops BCCI Bribery Charges Against Clifford
- The Agenda for Today: Family Values : The nation is now ready, it seems to me, for action to be taken on the political-correctness front. . . .
- Once-Retreating Jacksonville Goes Pro in a Stunner : Pro football: Longshot Jaguars beat out St. Louis, Memphis and Baltimore for newest NFL team.
- Vinyl Lovers Still Seek Out Stacks o' Wax : Fans Opt for the Sound of Records--Even the Scratches
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- Clinton's RTC Pick Drops Out, Says Capital Is 'Vicious City' : S&Ls;: Citing threats and poor handling of his nomination, Stanley Tate says bureaucrats were threatened by him.
- Train Crashes Into Truck in Florida; 70 Hurt
- VAN NUYS : Charges Filed in Good-Samaritan Case
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- Accord Averts LAX Shutdown : Aviation: City and airline officials settle landing fee dispute after grueling talks and intervention by secretary of transportation. Details will be announced today.
- Kelso Not at Tailhook Party, Ex-Aide Testifies
- WHY GUN OWNERS WON'T GIVE UP : The Last Refuge of the Law-Abiding : Disarming citizens while the culture of violence thrives is a sociological experiment that none can afford or will allow.
- Tolstoy's Heirs in Battle for Control of Decaying Estate : Russia: Family wants to resurrect it as a monument. Officials see a source of prestige and, perhaps, income.
- Menendez Wealth Said to Be Nearly Gone : Courts: During questioning of defendants' uncle it is disclosed that legal fees, taxes and costs have shrunk the $14-million estate to no more than $800,000. Debts are at least that amount, defense lawyer says.
- Man Convicted in Easter Slaying of Toddler : Violence: Larry Dean Shaw is found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Ryan Brown, 2, after gunfire broke out at a picnic and egg hunt.
- Anteaters Come Up Cold Against Utah : Basketball: UCI shoots only 34% from the field and Utah turns the game into a rout by halftime.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL '93-'94: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- THEATER REVIEWS : Troubled Script Snags 'Kitty Claws'
- International Business : Industry Giants Circling Brazil's Telecommunications Market
- N.J. Transit Chief Is Named Head of Amtrak
- Christopher Pledges More Aid to Bosnia : Balkans: Additional $150 million will double both relief flights and airdrops. Other officials say military intervention is not necessary.
- MISSION VIEJO : Los Alisos Extension Will Open Today
- Cemetery Is Named Historical Landmark
- Valley Obituaries
- Beckman Chief to Head Daily Operations
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- 'Suits,' Students and the Street-Wise Look for Common Ground : Delegates: The young were nearly lost in a sea of briefcase-toting 'experts' as tattooed ex-gang members talked with politicians.
- CASH LANDINGS: Negotiators didn't say immediately what...
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Cash-Strapped Libraries to Consider Marketing Ploys
- County OKs 2 Measures to Aid Victims of Brush Fires
- MISSION VIEJO : City Officials Irked Over Vasquez Letter
- RESEDA : High School Adopts Revised Dress Code
- Living Will Law Is Often Unenforced, Report Says : Health: Study by consumer group finds that many hospitals and nursing homes fail to provide necessary documents for decisions on medical treatment.
- Anaheim Council Rejects Card Club : Casino: Plans for a $60-million center are dismissed out of hand. City's decision is spurred in part by phone campaign by promoters criticized as deceptive.
- Countywide : Memories Stitched for AIDS Day
- CSUN Comes Up Short at Long Beach : College basketball: Matadors rally in the second half to take lead, but lose, 87-74.
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- NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Closer to Record as Streak Hits 14
- Listeners Try to Persuade Power 106 : Radio: An anti-violence coalition asks KPWR-FM to delete three words its members deem offensive from rap songs. Station officials voice skepticism.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : McBride Weds Country, Values : The singer, who embraces the theme of assertive women, blends modern approaches with roots principles.
- Two Sets of Debs Take Their Bows in St. James Style : The auxiliary of the Children's Home Society and a chapter of the National Charity League present 28 young women.
- O.C.'s Artists Join in Marking AIDS Toll : Observance: A Day Without Art focuses on disease that has taken local actors, dancers and others.
- Seminary's 'Terrible Truths' Are Detailed : Religion: Franciscans are praised for dealing honestly with problems at now-closed school where 34 youths were molested.
- VENTURA : Christian Center Plans Fund-Raiser
- Board Speeds Up Property Assessment Appeals : Government: With 25,000-case backlog, supervisors vote to revamp hearings and hire temporary help to share the load. The new measures could cut weeks or months off delays now confronting homeowners.
- Justices Reject Bail for Tay Slaying Suspect : Appeal: Prosecutors argued that severity of the crime, state law made Kirn Kim ineligible for pretrial freedom.
- Transit Board Split on Replacing Consultant : Investigation: Some MTA members say expert should be dismissed because he has worked for subway tunnels' designer. Others contend that he is impartial and a leader in his field.
- Newborn Found in Car : Abandoned: A woman returning from Christmas shopping finds the baby in her auto. A note tells only the time of birth. Police say they hope to find child's relatives.
- Golfers Howl Over Talk of Privatizing Courses : Recreation: Many resent being left out of talks that may result in operation of Los Angeles' links by private firms. Discussions are in early stages, Riordan aides say, and no decisions have been made.
- Gose Expected to Be New Camarillo Mayor : Government: The retired high school teacher narrowly missed the nod last year. The position is largely ceremonial.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Jury Deadlocks on Penalty for Murderer : Court: Judge declares mistrial in sentencing phase of trial. Defendant was convicted of slaying rent-a-car business owner and another man.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Fire Victims' Water Bills to Evaporate
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Letters Outlining Tagging Penalties Planned : Graffiti: Santa Clarita's school districts and law enforcement are cooper- ating in the Anti-Gang Task Force's effort.
- Long Beach Turns Back Northridge
- Kings Give Up Six in a Row and Lose Sixth in a Row, 8-6
- THEATER REVIEWS : A Pleasant Time Had 'Backstage' : Director Jeffrey D. Ault's vigorous staging and the five-member cast's energetic performances make for a rewarding show.
- Doing 'Redemption' Time in a Former Prison : Movies: For a story about inmates, the crew takes over an abandoned Ohio reformatory. After weeks there, some find the spot, well, confining.
- OXNARD : Man Enters Pleas in Slaying, Robbery
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pupil, Principal See How Other Half Lives
- Student's AIDS Poster Captures Award
- No Church Is of All Saints : Catholic Church appears to be working hard to prevent sexual abuse
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Closure of Plant 42 Not Imminent, Air Force Letter Indicates : Defense: The possibility of closing the Palmdale site was studied, official writes, but only as an option.
- County Seeks Funds to Aid Fire Victims
- George to Mix Music, Radio Commentary
- REAL ESTATE
- Subsidies for Wheat Must Rise, U.S. Says : Trade: Without a GATT deal, Agriculture Department believes higher payments are needed for exports, to counter those paid by the European Community.
- Dutch Lawmakers Approve Liberal Euthanasia Law
- LAPD Reprimand Raises Questions : Police: The FBI and the owner of a stolen car praise Officer Dave Bergstrom for catching a suspect after a high-speed chase. But his superiors have given him a 66-day suspension for disobeying orders.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : College Gets High Marks for Efforts in Recycling
- Permit Counter for AQMD Unveiled
- CANOGA PARK : Bar's Dance Floor Proposal Is Rejected
- Home Alone? No, Foreign Policy Just Won't Wait : Has Clinton been working hard enough to meet world responsibilities?
- Driver, 12, Dies, Second Youth Hurt as Crash Ends Joy Ride
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL '93-'94: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : 1992-93 / IN REVIEW : Highlights
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cunningham Plans On Earlier Return
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL '93-'94: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Winning, Not Records, Is Macintyre's Focus
- All Eyes on Mistri's Men Now
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Fall Sports Heating Up as Year Ends
- ART REVIEW : Intimate Works by McMillen, Berlant
- REAL ESTATE : NAFTA Makes Mexico Even More Alluring as Firms Eye Opportunities
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
- Irvine Co. Lowers Price of Its REIT Shares : Investments: The change reflects the recent decline in the market. Firm also reduced its ownership stake.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Pro-Business Image of Mayor Hits Turbulence
- North Korea Returns Remains to U.S.
- San Diego Plans to Build New Sports Arena
- One Fish, Two Fish, Bye Fish
- Santa Ana Mayor Young Won't Seek Reelection : Politics: Instead, he backs Councilman Miguel A. Pulido Jr. in his bid to become city's first Latino leader while making plans to run for Congress or Assembly.
- Homicide Cops Learn to Keep Grief at Bay
- DOWNEY : Train Crash Victim Was on Way to Wife's Burial Place
- OXNARD : Drainage Project Planned at Airport
- CIF STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION I : Sea Kings Dominate Los Altos
- Workshop Precedes Rose Bud Parade : Decorations: Professionals will guide kids in covering their bikes and wagons at 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at noon.
- Taco Bell Delays Its Decision on Relocation : Employment: Atlanta, Dallas and North Carolina have been courting the Irvine-based Pepsico subsidiary.
- Paramount, Viacom File Appeal to Save Merger Plan
- COLUMN ONE : The Slide From Cop to Criminal : They were once the elite of the war on drugs. They busted bad guys, won awards and seized millions in illicit money. But along the way they succumbed to greed and lawlessness.
- LONG BEACH : Council OKs Plan to House Homeless on Navy Land
- Chief Says Brush Laws Saved Homes : Weed abatement: County programs are credited for limiting the losses during the Green Meadow fire.
- Trojans Get First Victory, but It's Not Very Pretty
- Sunny Skies, Gusty Winds Are Forecast
- BOYS
- Antelope Valley Spends Freely to Play at Home
- Art Fair Makes Changes to Cope With Hard Times : Art: The event, beginning tonight with a preview party, will offer everything from paintings to eye wear. Organizers are trying to find a niche for the troubled show.
- Clothestime Spreads Word Without Pictures : Advertising: Anaheim-based retailer's billboard campaign, biggest in memory, sends playful messages to Southland women.
- Biting the Bear Bullet : Steel-Eyed Investors Look to Japan's Fallen Market
- Making Peace With Prozac : The doctor whose book opened a Pandora's box of questions about the potent pill still prescribes it. He also prescribes caution.
- LaRouche Will Get Parole in Election Fund-Raising Case
- THE REAL WORLD / FLORENTINE GARDENS : Sweater Weather?
- Escobar's Wife Pleads for a Haven
- Bush Is Knighted in Queen Elizabeth's Court
- Divorce: Where There's Smoke, There's Now Ire : Children are caught in the middle as more parents want smoking considered in custody battles. Tobacco lovers are fuming and say it's a privacy issue.
- Defections of Top Athletes Embarrass Castro Regime
- BURBANK : Decking Their Homes With Holiday Lights
- Newbury Park Man Found Guilty in Slaying of Sister's Boyfriend : Crime: Jury delivers verdict after a court reporter rereads testimony. Defendant is convicted of first-degree murder and faces 30 years to life in prison.
- Health Services Chief Scolded : Finances: The Board of Supervisors assails Robert Gates over the faulty computerized billing system. A secret report on its problems is ordered.
- Strike Near End in NHL : Pro hockey: Four-year deal could be approved today, and officials would return Thursday.
- Houston Was Most Worthy of This Trophy
- This Year, Some of Those Other Artists Are at Fair : Exhibitions: ART/LA93 branches out with a 400-artist show and three adjunct downtown venues.
- Wilson Cabinet Member to Take SoCal Gas Post : Management: The first African American in the state cabinet in two decades now seeks leadership role in private sector.
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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- Solutions Elude O.C.'s 1st Anti-Gang Summit : Violence: About 1,000 people, young and old, found it much easier to assess the problems than find answers.
- Swindoll to Leave Fullerton Church, Move Radio Ministry : Religion: Clergyman tells congregants he'll split time between a new Nashville pulpit and Dallas seminary.
- VAN NUYS : Man Convicted in Easter Slaying of 2-Year-Old Boy
- WOODLAND HILLS : 'Wonderful Life' Cast Members Still Entertain
- Wilson Fills Posts of 2 Retired Superior Court Judges : Appointments: Irvine attorney H. Warren Siegel and Municipal Court jurist David T. McEachen are named.
- Supervisors Back Plan to Ease Low-Cost Housing Crunch : County: Top priorities are renovating existing units, replacing dilapidated ones and sheltering the homeless.
- Manson Song May Be Removed From Album : Music: Head of record label joins in criticism of Guns N' Roses. Band leader Axl Rose is considering dropping the cut from future copies of the band's latest release.
- SIMI VALLEY : Carpet Layer Held in Pizzeria Robberies
- 2 Cities Left in Bidding War to Lure Museum : Attractions: Thousand Oaks asks the Southwest facility for more time. Ventura touts two ocean-view sites.
- SUN VALLEY : Major Waste Hauler Planning to Relocate
- Pistons' Laimbeer Doesn't Deny the Rumors of His Retirement
- PREP WEDNESDAY: 1993-94 BOYS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : CIF STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : The Times' Top 10
- Profitability Restored to MAI Systems : Computers: A restructuring plan helps the Irvine software publisher, which has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Youth-Oriented Businesses Say Smoking Ban Hasn't Cost Them : Survey: Vast majority in county that hire or cater to youth report 'no effect' on sales. Another 9% say they've profited.
- Apple Denied Texas Tax Break : Policy: County governing board cites computer company's position on benefits for same-sex partners.
- The Land That Time Forgot : Years Before Walt, Mickey and Disneyland, Anaheim Had Jack Dutton, Jerry the Chimp and Jungle Garden
- Pentagon Accused of Giving Bum's Rush to Limbaugh
- DANA POINT : Interim City Manager to Negotiate Contract
- Starting to Smell Like a Real Rose
- Democrats' Momentum May Have Been Momentary
- LOS ANGELES : Taft High Again Wins Local Academic Decathlon
- Panel to Entertain Requests for Funds
- Doc Hollywood Takes a Scalpel to the Viewers Again : Television: The 'first-ever televised sex-change operation in talk-show history as far as we know' on 'Geraldo' is oversold, overblown and overcooked.
- Offensive Speech
- Menendezes' Uncle Called a Mercenary : Trial: Defense suggests that the brother of the slain woman is testifying against his nephews to ensure his family's inheritance. He responds by saying the size of the Menendez estate has dwindled and may be depleted by the end of the trial.
- Statehood Rejected
- Hunger in O.C.
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- Fraud Found in O.C. Child Aid : Poverty: Study of 500 cases finds that one in four families has intentionally violated welfare rules. Most common infraction was failure to report outside income.
- Great Western to Buy Most of Failed HomeFed : Thrifts: The Chatsworth-based savings and loan would pay about $155 million for 119 branches.
- Clinton Moves to Calm Furor Over Rushdie
- Carl's Jr. Deal Expected to End Karcher's Control : Business: Founder may get ceremonial role. Investor group's acquisition will help him restructure personal debt.
- Karcher Selling Carl's Jr. Stake to Pay Off Debt
- Candidate Plays Up His Border Ties : Mexico: Colosio's ritual visit to hometown 50 miles from Arizona takes on special meaning. Analysts say he brings perspective to NAFTA problems.
- Great Western Expected to Buy Most of Homefed
- High Fraud Rate Found in Child-Only Welfare Cases : Poverty: An Orange County study says that 27% of families in which adults are not eligible for aid have violated rules. The previous statewide estimate was 4%.
- Police-Firefighting Merger Bid Ignites Debate : Oxnard: Mayor calls a press conference to try to calm matters. Firefighters make phone calls and go door-to-door in campaign to defeat proposal.
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