- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Other Public Funds Use Risky Strategies : Finances: But few invest as aggressively as Orange County. Cash needs may force San Diego County to sell some holdings.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Is 'Heartbroken' Over Filing, Friend Says : Official: Ex-treasurer-tax collector is frustrated he can't help O.C. sort things out, neighbor adds.
- Shock Jock Howard Stern Stops Caller's Suicide Leap : Media: Man phoned in threat from edge of bridge. Radio personality says he decided to 'keep this man laughing' until authorities could arrive.
- CERRITOS : City Council Boosts Its Travel Allowance
- For Naples (Florida), 'tis the season to be jolly : The booming Gulf of Mexico resort town puts on its happy face as America's top CEOs flee the winter cold and go south to play.
- Sniper Is Killed After Firing 100 Rounds
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- International Business : Islands Are Smokin': Indonesian Cigarette Maker's Stock Is Red Hot : Asia: H.M. Sampoerna, the country's most profitable maker of <i> kretek</i> , is worth about $2.2 billion.
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- Saddlerock Ranch Restaurant Closes Six Months After Opening
- Officials Assessing Impact on Transit, Public Works
- PORT OF LOS ANGELES : Track to Be Bought for Alameda Corridor
- MUSIC / DANCE : Detour for Another 'Night on Bald Mountain'
- Local Bookstores Report Surge in Volumes About Spirituality : Santa Barbara author Marianne Williamson will sign copies of 'Illuminata' on Sunday in Ventura.
- Fed Chief Hints at New Rate Hikes
- Zedillo Confronts Chiapas Rebels Today : Mexico: New president will visit southern state for inauguration of governor. Guerrillas are determined to halt ceremony.
- GLENDALE : Group's Caroling Hits a High Note
- A Nobel Is Not a Precursor to Sainthood : Peace prize: It's politics, often intended to nudge nascent reconciliation efforts.
- Police Release Drawing of Possible Killer : Crime: Authorities believe the man may be responsible for a series of robberies near the 72-year-old victim's Van Nuys home.
- AGOURA HILLS : City Counts Signatures on Recall Petitions
- Vets Protest VA Hospital's Program Cuts : Health care: About 50 picket against Sepulveda's transfer of substance-abuse and psychiatric services.
- Chapman Guard Dzierzynski Proving Coach's Point With His Play
- O.C. THEATER REVIEWS : 'Carol' an Investment Yule Not Regret
- Desormeaux Gets a Stay of Suspension From Stewards
- TV REVIEW : Handsome 'Christmas Carol' Ballet on A
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- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Greenspan Indicates County Will Not Get Federal Help : Congress: Federal Reserve Board chairman says paper losses occur throughout the economy and that the markets 'are adjusting well to that.'
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- Furor Sends 'Mushroom Cloud' Stamp Back for Redesign
- America's Mary Pickford--Short, Sweet and Savvy
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : MUNICIPAL BOND LEXICON
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- San Marino Group Gears Up for Action Over Busy Avenue : Traffic: A leader of the Los Robles group threatens protests or recalls over alleged city inaction. A councilman says proposed changes would dump cars on another neighborhood.
- SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Acid Test : Torrance must decide a vexing question: Is it safe for the Mobil oil refinery to continue using a highly toxic chemical?
- Unwise Water Use May Put a Fish Out of Water : Steelhead trout of the Santa Clara and Ventura rivers are threatened by pollution and lower stream levels. With help, they can make a comeback.
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- Poly High Places Six Players on Times' South Coast Team : Football: Jackrabbits' selections are led by quarterback Toler, the only repeat selection from 1993 all-stars.
- GARDEN GROVE : Youths Help Undo Damage of Vandals
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : La Pata Firm to Halt Composting Activities
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Toys Rewired for Kids With Disabilities
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Seahawks Start Over, Beat Troy
- HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS / CITY SECTION GIRLS' INDIVIDUAL SEMIFINALS : Taft's Feldman Avoids Glaring Mistakes
- BOYS' WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : EL MODENA
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : O.C. Debacle, Inflation Fears Send Stocks, Dollar Lower
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Fiscal Fitness
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Q & A : Light at End of Tunnel for Some Bondholders
- Financial Markets Are Guinea Pigs for Science of Complex Systems
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- Whitewater Probe Targets Ex-S&L; Chief
- COVER STORY : A Workable Solution : Education-Jobs Program Steers 'At-Risk' Youth Away From Crime
- Decked Out for the Holidays
- District Sues Law Firm in Fee Dispute : Education: Former attorneys for Centinela Valley schools deny charges that they defrauded the district of $2 million in billings.
- SAN PEDRO : Owner of Topless Bar to Fight Zoning Law
- Cannon in Moscow Park Was Emitting Radiation
- DUARTE : Habitat for Humanity to Build 16 Duplexes
- BY DESIGN : Glasses Menagerie : Mat Pekjon Frames an Argument for Unique Eye Wear
- Charges of Nazi Aid Could Cost Citizenship
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Mutual Funds' Stake
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- Ex-Detective May Be Charged After Sting : Crime: Operation allegedly exposed LAPD veteran's involvement in the trade of confidential police information.
- Fulfilling Pledge, Chechen Leader Frees Russian POWs : Caucasus: Conflict over independence for rebel republic remains despite break in hostilities. Moscow keeps troops on alert.
- BREA : Kilcoyne Chosen Brea Olinda President
- Hospital Rebuffs Nurses' Request for Union Recognition
- SAN FERNANDO : Firm Reviewing Data for City Growth Plan
- CAMARILLO : Planning Board OKs HMO's Building
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- Chandler Has Put Life Back on Track : Motocross: A quadriplegic since 1985 accident, former champion keeps busy with variety of activities.
- Mater Dei-Bishop Amat Tickets on Sale Today
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Strodes Creek Returns Strongly With Swift Run
- Birmingham Can Wrap Up City 3-A Title as Perfect Gift for Retiring Epstein . . . : Who Saved Best Team for Last
- 'Phantom's' Kristien in Pair of Benefit Concerts
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Justice Dept. Nasdaq Probe Is Expanded : Investigation: The government asks dealers for detailed trading records and traders' and supervisors' compensation.
- INGLEWOOD : City's Murder Rate Ranked 14th in Annual FBI Survey of Major U.S. Cities
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Orange County Cities in the Fund
- POP/FOLK : WORD-CLASS CITIZEN : Veteran Folk Artist Rosalie Sorrels Taps Universal Feelings in Her Songs and Stories
- Playing for a Few Good Laughs : Folk musician John Wesley Harding says of his songwriting: 'You don't have to be precise, you have to be understood.'
- Former White House Travel Chief Faces Theft Charges : Probe: Billy R. Dale is accused of embezzling more than $68,000. Associates say he is the victim of a witch hunt.
- Gas Blast, Fire Kill 4 and Injure 50 in Seoul
- La Terraza restaurant at the Hyatt Westlake...
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- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : School District's Boundary Plans Unveiled : Education: Newhall board's 28 proposals to relieve overcrowding run the gamut between simple and baffling. Many students may have to transfer.
- Area Residents Recognized for Achievement
- Family Sues Murder Suspect and His Parents
- NORTHRIDGE : Charges Sought Against Ex-LAPD Officer in Sting
- Broken Pipe Leaves City Hall Soaking Wet
- Police Union Assails Barbara Yaroslavsky : Politics: Labor group plans to demonstrate against her campaign for the City Council seat left vacant when her husband was elected to Board of Supervisors.
- ORANGE : School Trustee Chief Expected to Keep Post
- Armijo in Main Event on Irvine Card
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- BOYS' WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : SANTA ANA
- No. 1? They Beg to Dilfer : Rams Passed on Rookie, Who Is Now a Backup in Tampa Bay
- JAZZ REVIEW : Lloyd's Rich Tenor Sax Is Back in L.A.
- Ex-Head of Anaheim Bank to Begin Prison Term : Justice: Former chairman of Pacific Inland Bancorp defrauded a failed Northern California savings and loan.
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- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Investors Weigh Their Options : Muni Bond Values Slump but Few Trade at Fire-Sale Prices
- Tireless Crusader Is Making Inroads : Community: Sylvia Castillo is determined to revive her South-Central neighborhood from blight. And her efforts are being recognized.
- O. C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Area Businesses Face Worrisome Prospects : Impacts: Uncertainty regarding public projects, the possibility of tax hikes and higher county borrowing costs could affect building and other industries.
- BY DESIGN : Where Color and Hair Rule
- Book Figures Are Ample Reason Not to Write Off 'Pagemaster'
- As County's Credit Rating Slides, So May Its Image : Fallout: Some fear that bankruptcy, other financial problems may tag the area as being untrustworthy.
- Construction Crane Plunges 28 Stories, Kills Three
- FASHION : Feeling Stressed Over Issues Raised by Getting Dressed : Why can't designers get with the program? It makes you wonder if they are in touch with the decade.
- CIA Settles Veteran Agent's Sex Bias Suit : Discrimination: Some subordinates retaliated to her charges of a 'pervasive atmosphere of machismo' with claims that she was a drunk and a sexpot. She's to receive $410,000.
- Survivors Note Pearl Harbor Anniversary
- In Year of the Run, Peninsula Leads the Pack : Football: Panthers have five players selected by The Times. Serra has three honored.
- CLOSET Rx : Use Your Brain to Pick Your Pockets
- Judges Overturn Arizona's 'English-Only' Law : Courts: Voter-approved statute applied to state employees doing government business. Appeals panel rules it violates 1st Amendment.
- Wilmington's Banning Museum celebrates Christmas--Dickens-style
- Ride a Bike and Meet the Mayor
- LAGUNA BEACH : Tearful Goodbys, Jubilant Welcomes Shape Council Meeting
- Realtor Describes Terror at Kidnap Trial : Court: Paula Harrington says she was paralyzed with fear for two days with defendant, who said she joined him willingly.
- Building Flaws Cited in Report on Quake : Seismic standards: Better enforcement of current codes could have prevented much damage, engineers find.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cotton Helps Mater Dei Charge Past Los Alamitos
- BOYS' WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : CALVARY CHAPEL
- BEVERLY HILLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Hart Takes Shot, Can't Catch Buena
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- THEATER REVIEWS : At Home All Over the Map : La Habra Depot's songfest has a cozy, small-town feel despite meandering in time and from place to place.
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- Thrifty Payless Executive Replaced 7 Months After Firm Leaves L.A. : Merger: Chairman of Bi-Mart stores unit will lead company. Sources said former CEO did not consult sufficiently with board.
- ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST: Hikers discovered human remains...
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- O. C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Where School Districts Stand
- Bay: Hayden Will Discuss Cleanup
- Times' Team Showcases Abundance of Talent in Area : Football: There's plenty of brawn beyond Bishop Amat, the nation's No. 1 team.
- It's a Wonderful Life, Between Heartaches
- Three New Eateries Whet Appetites for French, Scandinavian, Mexican
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE COURTS : Qualified Jurists or Savvy Politicos? : To preserve judicial independence, all judges should be appointed; none should have to run for 'reelection.'
- Miracle of Births : Woman Defies Odds Associated With Rare Disease--Twice
- Woman Crashes Car Into Pole; Grandson, 3, Killed
- Teddy Bears Get Final Hugs Before Trips to New Homes : Gifts: Saticoy schoolchildren donate their toys to needy families in L.A. But the sacrifices don't come without tears.
- YORBA LINDA : Wedaa Bows Out on Warm Note
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Jury Deadlocks in 2nd Murder Trial : Courts: Prosecutors accuse a martial arts instructor Stuart Milburn of strangling co-worker Veronica Estrada. A hearing on a possible third trial is scheduled.
- Mission President to Transfer : Education: Jack Fujimoto, leader of youngest school in college district, will leave Sylmar campus to spend at least a year Downtown to help raise funds.
- Boselli Makes the First Team : College football: Trojan lineman named as AP All-American. UCLA's Kevin Jordan and USC's Keyshawn Johnson on third team.
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : A Warped View From 'X-Mas Files'
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- Poll Finds Strong Support for GOP Goals : Politics: Times Mirror survey finds lukewarm backing for term limits and capital gains tax cut. Some spending hikes favored.
- At the Max, Big Band Fans Can Double Their Pleasure
- Reviewing the Marriage of Art and Government
- RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Legislator Mixes Pragmatism, Ideology
- Bilingual Education Groups Protest Changes
- FBI Investigates Police in Huntington Beach : Government: The probe follows civil rights complaints that officers reacted with abusive force during rowdy Fourth of July festivities.
- VENTURA : Salvation Army Ends Dispute With 2 Stores
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- Mayor to Urge Quake Victims to Seek Help
- Encino's 1st Postmaster Dies at 95
- Car Driven in Alleged Assault Is Itself Hit
- Mary Simpson, Known for Volunteer Work, Dies : Obituary: The wife of ex-Anaheim Councilman Bob D. Simpson had undergone bypass surgery after suffering heart attack. She was 59. Services will be Friday.
- LOS ANGELES : Bernson Plan to Use Taxes for Quake Aid Challenged
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Little Impact Expected in Ventura Blvd. Cutbacks
- Rehabilitation Is Sought for 3 Tay Murderers : Courts: The Probation Department recommends sending the convicted teen-age killers to the California Youth Authority.
- Police Inquiry Clears 2 Officers in Woman's Slaying
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Elway Says Status Is Still Uncertain
- He Dislikes Treys on Silver Platter
- Women's Basketball Final Four Moving to ESPN : Television: Officials laud deal that will add day of rest between semifinals and final and provide coverage of earlier rounds.
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : Purse Strings Pull at This 'Miracle'
- ART REVIEWS : Chickens, Pollo-Doh in Oliveri's Tenderhearted Anarchy
- Gorbachev Aims for Yeltsin's Job
- O. C. IN BANKRUPTCY : County Workers Try Hard to Keep It Business as Usual : Reaction: Few concede anxiety about security of their jobs or paychecks. 'We've got stuff to do,' one says.
- Quake Team Downplays Code Flaws
- Acting Director Named to Top Job at Livermore Lab
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : 'Christmas Carol': An SCR Institution
- Rockwell Completes Tender Offer for Reliance Electric
- Enrollment in HMOs Rises at Sharp Pace
- Non-Latino Schools Chief Faces Challenge
- Study Says Inglewood Has High Murder Rate : Crime: FBI puts it at 14th in number of killings among cities over 100,000 population in 1993. The police chief there says he's not surprised.
- DUARTE: As a result of the resignation...
- SIGHTS : Exhibit Displays Process, Product : Show of Cornelius Botke's work, and the tools he used to create it, does justice to art and history at county museum.
- BY DESIGN : TIGHTLY WOUND : Herve Leger's Bandage-Wrap Dresses Appeal to Those Who Dare to Bare
- WINGED VICTORY : Costa Mesa designer Dana Harvey's backpacks have taken off. Now he's the starry-eyed creator of a divine Angel Boy world, which includes clothing, jewelry and eye wear.
- O. C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Most Cities OK in Short Term, Fear Effects on Future Goals
- LONG BEACH : Store to Redo Design Plans to Preserve Mural
- MUSIC : Message Is Loud and Fast When Reverend Heat Takes the Pulpit : The long-touring rockabilly band brings it's hard-driving brand of music to Santa Barbara on Friday.
- REGION : Bond Issue Will Aid Housing in 3 Cities
- Elizabeth Glaser's Legacy
- TUSTIN : 4 Students Honored for Service, Posters
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Bodies Identified as Missing Couple
- BURBANK : 2nd Opinion Sought on Lockheed Cleanup
- CSUN Again Probes Playboy Magazine Removal : Media: The adult publication was discontinued by bookstore's former manager last spring. A decade ago its removal drew national attention.
- ORANGE : Grants to Fund Science Education at Chapman
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Committee on Northridge Athletics Not Given a Sporting Chance
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Advances in Tournament
- <i> C'est La Vie </i> : French Team's Yacht Damaged in Accident
- THEATER REVIEWS : In Dickens Ledger, 'Scrooge' Has Debits, Credits
- Top Official at Southwest Museum Quits : Art: Director Thomas H. Wilson cites family obligations in announcing his resignation, but also expresses frustration over the lack of community and civic support to help the 80-year-old institution.
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : The Geckos Take a Holiday Swig
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : Three One-Acts From 'Yuletide'
- Gifts of Taste : Red Bread
- Mayor Nominates Black for Seat on Fire Commission
- VAN NUYS : Snowy Carnival Aids Children's Groups
- ANAHEIM : Police Check Robbery Link in Shooting Death
- GLENDALE : Beauchamp Won't Seek Reelection
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Clippers Blew Chance for NBA Immortality
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Hollyfield to Have Surgery Today
- Thrifty Payless Executive Replaced 7 Months After Firm Leaves L.A. : Merger: Chairman of Bi-Mart stores unit will lead company. Sources said former CEO did not consult sufficiently with board.
- Executive Travel : Charity Begins on the Ground
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Thieves Dump $10,000 in Computers but Keep Candy Worth Up to $6,000 : Crime: Equipment stolen from Sweet Impressions shipping company is found in good condition, but police still seek suspects.
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- This Team of Neuheisels Would Rather Not Run Triple Option
- ROUNDUP : Mosley Leads Master's Over Azusa Pacific
- CSUN Football May Be Just a Passing Fancy
- Glass Named Pro of Year; 3 Other Coaches Honored
- Serving Some Sentiment, Straight Up or With a Twist : 'Home Fire': The Other Side of Family Gathering
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- FINANCIAL MARKETS : O.C. Debacle, Inflation Fears Send Stocks, Dollar Lower
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- MALIBU : FEMA Says It Won't Pay If Mudflow Cleanups Are Needed This Year
- New Assemblyman Kuykendall Blending Ideology, Pragmatism : Politics: Legislator says accepting tobacco firm's $125,000 contribution helped him beat incumbent, and vows it won't ease his opposition to smoking.
- SHOP TALK : Deck the House With Those Bargain Follies : Don't spend a fortune on seasonal novelties. A variety of Santas and snowmen will snore or dance for a song.
- SPOTLIGHT : ALL THE TRIMMINGS : The Holiday Entertainment Larder Is Laden With Staples, and a Few Exotic Treats Add Spice
- Topics / BRIEFLY : Arts: Exhibit Focuses on Venice
- CRENSHAW : New T.J. Maxx a Boon to Plaza's Holiday Business
- Decline in County Credit Rating Feared : Finance: In wake of crisis elsewhere, loss of confidence in local government bonds could make it more expensive to borrow.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kansas Trails Only Once in Victory Over No. 6 Florida
- Loyola Gets Lift From Bench in Comeback
- Rodman Turns Leave of Absence Into Suspension Without Pay
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- Three Depleted Fishing Grounds Ordered Closed
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : With a Sneer in Their Hearts, Punk Rockers Plan a Benefit
- Santas Kick Into Gear : Fueled by a Mother's Love, Bikers' Group Makes Toy Run to Hospital
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- Seams Like Old Times, but in a New Way : High-Tech Hobby: About 25 women, most seniors, are learning to sew all over again using state-of-the-art overlock machines at Cypress College.
- STRUCTURES : Fillmore Theater Restoration Built on Community Support : The Towne, opened for vaudeville in 1915, was incapacitated by the Northridge quake. Plans are to reopen it for movies by August.
- REDONDO BEACH : City Kills Public Vote on Trustee Term Limits
- Audit Cites District for Inadequate Controls : Colleges: The report reveals no specific monetary losses due to the problems found, but it offers numerous remedies.
- GOLF : A New Team Event Now Part of Club at End of Season
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Kicker Daluiso Promoted by Giants
- BOYS' WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : ANAHEIM
- O.C. THEATER REVIEWS : Young Cast Ventures Enthusiastically Into 'Toyland'
- Gifts of Taste : IN THE KITCHEN : I Bake You a Merry Cookie
- Gifts of Taste : It's a Swell Swirl
- REDONDO BEACH : 2 Men Sought in Rape, Kidnaping of Woman
- Science Fare, French Class, Natural History
- DUARTE : U.S. Funds to Be Used for Tree Planting
- LONG BEACH : Historic District Wary of Plan to Relocate Home
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- Checking Out the Stars', Uh, Body of Work
- ON A PEACEFUL MISSION : Members of the African Children's Choir, Who Know Violence at Home, Don't Even Watch TV When They Travel
- JAUNTS : Victorian Homes Open for Tour : Five elegant, turn-of-the-century residences at Heritage Square are featured in a special holiday event.
- Judge Blocks Oregon Law on Assisted Suicide
- A Film Trip Back to the 1950s
- CARSON : City to Return to Weekly Street Sweeping
- Yachts to Admire in Marina del Rey's Annual Christmas Boat Parade
- City Suggests Revisions to Master Plan : Development: Commission will hear proposal to drop builders' 'trip fees' related to growth along Ventura Boulevard corridor.
- YORBA LINDA : Imperial Highway Project Advances
- Workshop Focuses on AIDS Education
- Learning to Increase Peace : Schools: Counselors and support groups are trying to help youths transcend the constant threat of gang violence. Their tools are solace and a new game plan for life.
- Hit-Run Victim Identified; Witness to Incident Sought
- Canyon's Oak Trees, Wildlife Threatened by Area Flood Basin
- NBA ROUNDUP : Magic Has Cavaliers' Number
- BOYS' WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Greco Twins Give Laguna Hills a Winning 1-2 Punch
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : There's a Storm Brewing Over Lopez at St. John's
- Executive Travel : Exercise Caution When Traveling Abroad
- Mushroom Soup, Preserved Kumquats
- COMPTON : Police to Issue Tickets --for Free Dinners
- CLAREMONT: The city, which invested nearly $5.4...
- Deadlocked Santa Monica City Council Unable to Pick Mayor : Politics: None of the members are able to win the four votes needed. City attorney determines that Judy Abdo should stay in the office for now.
- A Whole New World Opens Up Saturday
- VENICE : Visiting Cuban Artist Leaves His Mark on L.A. by Creating Mural
- THEATER REVIEW : Idealism Gets Reality Check in 'Tragedy' : A young teacher encounters cynicism and frustration as he tries to reverse the cycle of poverty and violence in a New York barrio.
- Buying In to the New Age of Skepticism : Information: One day butter is bad for you. But the next, it's OK. Is it any wonder consumers are getting cynical?
- SYLMAR : Mission College Chief to Help District Find Funding
- Valley Lawmakers Split on Caucus Cuts : Congress: The GOP plan to halt funding to 28 organizations would affect every member of the region's delegation.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Market, Bank Robbed Within 10 Minutes
- Related Pursuits : Father and Son Forgione Seek Soccer Success at Rival High Schools
- Young 'Blue Eyes' Does It His Way-- Well, Sort Of : Pop music: Frank Sinatra Jr. sounds remarkably like his father, which seems to delight his listeners. But the similarity has also worked against him.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Bankruptcy Survivors Warn of Trials to Come : Administration: County leaders urged to be straightforward with vendors, lenders, public.
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- BOOKS : Hot Fusion : PACIFIC CROSSINGS <i> By Lily Gamboa O'Boyle</i> ; <i> Acacia Corp: $35, illustrated in color, 192 pp.</i>
- Experts Warn of Stronger Quakes in State : Safety: One calls Jan. 17 temblor 'a near miss' for L.A.'s high-rise buildings. Seismic Safety Commission meets today.
- CARSON : Grant Cutbacks Threaten Youth Bicycle Program
- MONTEREY PARK : City OKs Pay Hike in Bid to Deter Firefighters From Leaving
- OFF THE CUFF : These Boots Are Made for Talkin' About
- 9 New Orleans Officers Indicted on Drug, Gun Charges
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Crews Trying to Beat the Clock at New Cineplex : The 56,000-square-foot facility in Camarillo will boast 12 screens when it debuts for the public Friday. The VIP opening is today.
- 'Sambo' a Best Seller in Collectibles Booth
- FOR THE KIDS : Show Sheds Some Light on Holiday Traditions : Production in Newbury Park tells how different festivities are celebrated by different people.
- Topics / ART : Mural to Honor a Long-Ago Hero : Planned artwork at San Dimas Civic Center will depict legendary Native American, Juana Maria. She lived alone on an island for 18 years.
- House of Blues Dispute Sounds Political Note : West Hollywood: Councilman accuses mayor of conflict of interest in accepting campaign donations from controversial nightclub.
- COSTA MESA : Erickson Selected to Lead Council as Its Mayor
- OXNARD : Guns Seized, 4 Arrested in Series of Raids
- SANTA ANA : Ex-Candidate Rejected for Commission Seat
- Jury Misconduct Often Is Just Human Nature
- PREP ROUNDUP : Sailors Beat Dana Hills in Soccer
- CLUB REVIEW : 50 Bucks Offers Music and an Art Show
- Citizen Group Claims Ballot Discrepancies in Venice Race : Election: Supporters of congressional candidate Susan Brooks are asking the county to examine incorrect addresses on precinct rosters.
- Victims' Families in Simpson Case
- Fashion: Designer Helps the Blind, Disabled