- Oil Spill Damages Wetlands : Environment: At least 420 gallons leak from a Bush Oil Co. pipeline into Oxnard's McGrath Lake. Area is home to two or more endangered species and a range of other waterfowl.
- Convicted Sex Abuser, 54, Is Found Hanged
- Fighting Crime in Your Neighborhood
- California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- O.C. Deputy on Duty Kills Self; Called Accident
- Man Kills Two, Then Himself in Stanton Home : Crime: A 4-month-old boy and a woman are shot to death. Their assailant, who lived with them, takes his own life, police say.
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- NONFICTION - Dec. 26, 1993
- Some Like It Cold
- Sir Philip Christison; British General Accepted Japanese Surrender
- Pentagon Still Withholding Somalia Battle Tapes
- Mexican Army Under Fire From 2 Sides : Military: Villagers accuse troops of abuses during drug sweeps. There is also criticism from within.
- Suspect Sought in Christmas Eve Bank Robbery
- 12-Year-Old Boy Shot During Dispute
- ORANGE : Soldier First to Stake a Private Claim Here
- Nicklaus Will Be at La Costa Opening Day
- Film Charity Joins Insurance Fray : Health: Entertainment fund could be an unusual model, providing care tailored to one industry.
- Filipino Services Offer Touch of Home : Catholics: About 70 parishes offer traditional pre-Christmas rites, with Masses in Tagalog.
- Discomfort and Joy : After a Bumpy Start, Dome Villagers Hope Bickering Will Give Way to Cooperation
- Power Rangers, Police Help Fill Boy's Wish List : Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish group arranges for cancer patient, 5, to go on a shopping spree with Santa, ride in a squad car.
- Anaheim Ban in City Parks Gets Little Play : Crime: Only two warnings have been issued since the ordinance barring convicted drug offenders from the parks took effect Nov. 5.
- Bleszynski Eliminated in Quarterfinals
- Valley College Plays Through Fashion Maize
- Grenade Kills 6 at Market
- Japan Vehicle Exports Dive 23% : Trade: November marks the eighth straight drop in worldwide automobile exports. Japan's sharp fall is due to the high yen's effect on the nation's products overseas.
- REAL ESTATE
- N. Korea Tells U.N. Chief His Mediation Isn't Needed : Diplomacy: Visit by Boutros-Ghali aims to defuse nuclear crisis. But Pyongyang greets him with criticism.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Visionary Leader for Gay, Lesbian Causes
- Break-In Mars Holiday at Ventura Catholic Church
- McCoy Reverses No-Win Future : Ex-Long Beach St. Quarterback Leads Utah to Freedom Bowl
- Hosokawa Says Japan Reform to Come Soon : Pledges: Prime Minister's goals include deregulating and stimulating economy, helping farmers and reversing downturn. But he does not address specifics of tax reform.
- Valley Obituaries
- TODAY* The 107th consecutive "Julotta," or Swedish...
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : 49ers Will Test Oilers' Streak
- ASIA
- WHALE OF A TIME: The holidays also...
- Arab, Israeli Youths Share Skepticism About Peace : Outlook: Continuing violence fuels more wariness than hope about what Palestinian self-rule may bring.
- In Bosnia, Christmas Eve Brings Shelling and Death
- Maverick Babbitt Mending Fences on Range Reform : Land: Interior secretary travels the West, trying to reassure ranchers he hasn't forgotten his rural roots.
- Professor Sings Praises of Hymns : Music: The Pepperdine University academic has researched hundreds of religious works.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ellard Revives Sinking Career
- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Plaid to the Bone : Pop music: The clothes, which came before the Mercury deal, are meant to reflect the band's diversity.
- THE NFL /BILL PLASCHKE : These Three Kings of Charity Are . . .
- 'Batman' Review
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sepultura Fills the Void in Thrash Metal
- Child of War, Man of Music : Movies: Tai Thai of Garden Grove, who has a small part in 'Heaven and Earth,' does well enough as a pop singer to steer clear of stereotypical Asian roles.
- Zack Mosley; Creator of 'Smilin' Jack' Comic Strip
- 10 WAYS TO SAVE TAXES BEFORE YEAR-END
- The chairman of the Jewish Federation of...
- RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Lang Says He Can Do His Job If Called Upon
- Health Problems Tough to Reform in Rural Areas
- Gunmen on Russia Copter Free 7 Hostages : Kidnaping: They still hold seven others, including four boys. The hijackers are given $10 million in cash.
- Christmas Sales Produce Mixed Bag : Retail: Home furnishings and electronics fare well, but clothing fails to attract value-conscious buyers.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Lifelong Tiller Has Roots in Talbert Days
- Mayor: Rams' Intent Isn't for Leverage : NFL: Anaheim's Tom Daly says talk of possible move could be perceived as an effort to improve team's stadium lease.
- Much Better to Give Than to Receive
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : With a Bath Vanity, You Can Hide Plumbing, Add Storage
- Phone Sex Puts Guatemalans in the Red : Calls (to Canada) to hear racy messages have rung up more than $1 million in charges. The company's ads didn't mention the costs.
- COLUMN ONE : Creatures Great and--Equal? : Activists have changed the way we look at everything from mink coats to steaks. But as they claim broader rights for animals, some wonder where to draw the line.
- For Some, Holiday Is a Season of Stress : Abuse: Experts say family visits, drinking and financial pressures of gift-giving can lead to an increase in depression and violent behavior.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Police Target Drunk Drivers With More Holiday Patrols
- Trial by Fire : Strengthened Butkuses Celebrate Christmas at Home That Survived Disastrous Blazes
- Elderly Sisters Die in Fire Blamed on Smoking
- Quiet Christmas Planned at White House : Holidays: A family observance is scheduled. Clintons will later go to Arkansas, South Carolina.
- Americans Seek a Peace Dividend for Palestinians : Business: U.S. executives and activists believe investing in the West Bank and Gaza is the best way to ensure the success of self-rule.
- British Shares Reach 3rd Record Close in Week : Trading: Buying spree is prompted by hope of lower interest rates. Paris Bourse also sets record.
- India's Finance Minister Resigns Amid Scandal
- Man Is Shot in Fight Over Gangs
- Sheriff's Dog Finds Missing Man
- Holiday Closings
- Stranded Russians Ship Out at Long Last : Gifts: Rotary Club leaders help sailors buy plane tickets back to Murmansk in time for Russian Orthodox Christmas, Jan. 7.
- Patrolling the Pines : 2 Deputies Keep the Peace--and Quiet--in Lonely Lockwood Valley
- Microwave Needs Bigger Breaker
- Welcome Home : Pride Has Moved Into a Low-Income Housing Complex
- Hurley Leaves Hospital in Wheelchair : Pro basketball: Point guard to spend holiday with family in Sacramento. He hopes to return home to New Jersey after further recovery.
- After All the Success, Bowman Finds Peace : Hockey: The Red Wings' coach has mellowed as he closes in on becoming the NHL's first to win 1,000 games.
- Bradley Finds His Footing at Sonoma State : Acquitted of Rape in Arkansas, Tailback Sees Daylight Ahead
- It Was a Good Year for Ice Cube's 'Good Day' : Pop music: The year's most memorable single was part of rap's expanding prominence, but 1993's best is from all over the pop map.
- Phifer the All-Pro? : Rams Emphasize Much-Improved Linebacker Is Having That Type of Season
- DANCE REVIEW : Same ABT 'Nutcracker,' Same Problems at Pavilion
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Tombstone' Latest in a New Line of Designer Westerns : A few shoot-'em-up scenes are stirring, but there's not much else to relieve a script loaded with cliches.
- We Need a Unique Stylist, Not a Clone : Commentary: Great female jazz singers are rare these days. But even more rare are true innovators.
- One From the Heart : After All Is Said and Done, Chiefs' Defensive Lineman Dan Saleaumua Is a Regular Guy
- WEEKEND TV : Disney World Festivities Lead Holiday Parade
- MOVIE REVIEW : Stone's 'Earth': Larger Than Life
- Selecting U.S. Ambassadors
- All the World Needs a Nickname
- Gangsta Rap on TV
- Nothing Like Badgering an Angry Badger Fan
- A Year After Split, Czech and Slovak Nations Act as if There's No Yesterday : Separation: The two successor countries have readily discarded three-quarters of a century of common tradition. Their people swiftly surmised they may be more different than alike.
- Landfill Defense
- 'Gypsy' Gets in the Way
- Healing Process
- For Him, Goodwill Toward Man Doesn't Include Dan Dierdorf
- King Loyalty? It's Surely on Thin Ice
- Suffering Endures--Just Look Around
- Billy Joel's Concert
- Democracy
- Morton Halperin Nomination
- Holiday Cheer for Scrooge
- Even Santa Might Say This Is Asking Too Much
- MARKETING
- Clean Out the House, Cut Taxes Simultaneously : Deductions: Charitable donors sometimes cheat themselves by ignoring favorable IRS rules.
- Politics and Christmas in Bethlehem : Mideast: The West Bank town's first public celebration of the holiday in six years is imperiled by a flap over a flag. Compromise is reached with Israeli authorities, but the mood is more somber than joyful.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Christopher's Bad Year Inspires New Approach : Diplomacy: Foreign policy nightmares spur secretary of state to overhaul his department--starting at the top.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
- Images of Adoption--and of Confusion
- Alarcon Brings New Vigor to 7th District : Business: Leaders laud the councilman's renewal effort but say it's not enough to turn around the beleaguered area.
- Kicker Is Content Despite Auburn's Bowl Ban : College football: Former Newhall Hart High standout says victory over Alabama made season satisfying.
- Shoppers Scramble to Finish Line : Holiday: All the rushing around Friday seemed to be directed toward one goal: a peaceful Christmas Day.
- Library Amasses Vast Collection on Mary : Archives: University of Dayton has 82,000 books and pamphlets. A surge of Marian enthusiasm is bringing it new popularity.
- Buccaneers vs. Broncos Was a Wild One--on the Field and Off : Pro football: Former Tampa Bay Coach McKay went on tirade after 48-13 loss to Denver in 1976.
- EUROPE
- Alexander Mackendrick; British Director
- Muslim Militants Kill Senior Israeli Army Commander in Gaza
- Deng Reportedly Makes Appearance
- Jury Still Out on Bosnian War Crimes Tribunal Created by U.N. : Balkans: Slow start, politics and lack of finances imperil attempt to bring perpetrators of atrocities to justice.
- House Fire in Burbank Takes 2 Lives : Emergency: The victims are believed to be elderly sisters. It's the second blaze at the home in a week. Smoldering cigarettes are blamed.
- BUENA PARK : Boy's Life Down on Knott's Berry Farm
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Wright Demands the Ball More
- JOHN HANCOCK BOWL : Sooners Roll, Feel Like Champions
- JAZZ REVIEW : Buddy Collette Leads Octet at Catalina
- AUTOS
- Gap Between Rich and Poor Spurs Israel's War on Poverty
- Study Points to Religious Revival in Russia
- School Funding vs. School Reform Gives Michigan a Test on Balance : Education: Last year, one school district closed months early when money ran out. Now time is running out for a new overhaul of state system.
- Smallpox Virus Granted New Life
- Stranded Russians Ship Out at Long Last : Gifts: Rotary Club leaders help sailors get plane tickets home in time for Russian Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7.
- Chilling Out : Jump Into the Ocean in December? Like a Walrus? Yup, That's the Idea
- Basketball Player Edith Bradley Plays On Despite Heart Disorder
- BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Latest Setback Brings Norris' Dedication Into Question
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Grumpy': Hearts, Flowers, Whoopee Cushions
- Retailers Use High Tech to Fight High Cost of Theft : Security: Sophisticated new video surveillance and alarm systems will aid stores tomorrow, one of the busiest shoplifting days of the year.
- L.A.'s OUTBACK: Can freshman Councilman Richard Alarcon,...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Talk Is Cheap, and Now Bells' Future Is Rich
- Trimming Trees--but Not the Determination : Victims of the Laguna fire show the true spirit of Christmas
- Police Lieutenant Swearingen Dies
- Chinese Get Surprise Drug Tests
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Rabbi Favors a Meatless Sabbath : Judaism: Many in the community celebrate with a visit to a kosher deli, but the Conservative leader says vegetarian day is in line with dietary laws.
- Kicking a Field Goal Is Easy, but a Field Gull?
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : TODAY'S GAMES : Colorado, Fresno St. in Aloha
- Inglewood to Hire 9 Police Officers With Federal Grant
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Kidnaped Baby Found on Church Floor
- The High Court: Jousting in a Search for Justice
- BREA : Despite Troubles, Book Gets Published
- A Wish List for the World's Children : UNICEF report shows a lot of progress--as well as too many reasons for worry
- Roggin's Reward : Having Overcome His Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol, Broadcaster Is Doing Better Than Ever
- LOS ALAMITOS : Historian Has Own Unique Past
- With a World of Help, Santa Finds Smooth Sledding
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL
- He May Be an Excellent Hitter, but Traveling Is Not His Stick
- Orange County All-League Water Polo Teams : CENTURY LEAGUE
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : It's All About Fun for UCLA
- Academy Awards $85,000 in Grants
- TV REVIEWS : A Christmas Present for Balletomanes
- If You're Thinking Big . . .
- ARTISANS : Tapestries Make Their Point Anew in Revival of Needlework Crafts
- Amelia Franzia Gallo; Matriarch of World's Largest Winery
- Fostering Independence in Wards of the State : Services: Program teaches youths skills they will need when their aid is cut off at 18. Being alone adds to the challenges.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Council Races in Lancaster and Palmdale Off to a Quiet Start : Elections: The filing period began earlier this year. Officials say most hopefuls will join the fray after Jan. 1.
- Police Will Be Out in Force Looking for Drunk Drivers
- ORANGE : Councilwoman Has Been Groundbreaker
- Witnesses Sought in Shooting Death
- COSTA MESA : Former Felon Helps Get Parents Involved
- NFL / BILL PLASCKE : STOCKING STUFFERS
- Start-Up Hopes Its Alternative to Stereo Becomes Sound of the Future : Audio: The technology, purchased by SRS Labs from Hughes Aircraft in June, enhances sound for two-speaker stereos but eliminates the sweet spot.
- Japan Golfs, Drinks Through Recession : Economy: Japanese corporations spent $56 billion, equal to one-tenth of the nation's budget, on entertainment in the past year, a survey says.
- New Rules to Require States to Pay for Some Abortions
- Teen-Age Killer of 8 Sentenced to 200 Years
- ART REVIEW : A Telling Journey Through 'Jackson Country' : His works were widely viewed during the neo-Expressionist frenzy in the early '80s. But these days his paintings, on view at Newport Harbor, seem dated.
- HEALTH
- L.A. Left Behind as State Revs Up : Recovery: Parts of California's economy look like the rest of the country's. Technology and agriculture are among healthy sectors.
- Scandal at Odds With Company's Strict Morals : Taiwan: Founder prided himself on Evergreen's ethics. California case is said to have deeply shamed him.
- Countywide : Bar President Opens Up Views of Group
- TV REVIEWS : Forecast Looks Good for 'In Your Dreams'
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : FREEDOM BOWL : It Took Persistence to Get Hired
- EUROPE
- DECORATING : Artist's Blankets Have Western Look Covered
- Pedestrian, 59, Killed After Driver Loses Control of Car
- Blues Show to Benefit Fullerton Museum
- Wyatt Earp's Fifth Cousin Takes His Best Shot : Movies: With two films due out on his famous relative, Glen Wyatt Earp figured there had to be a part for him somewhere.
- Special Yule Gift
- A Gracious Myrna Loy
- Laker Loyaly? Depends on Whom You Ask
- Seeing the Virgin Mary
- For Him, Home Is No Place to Be Playing the Ponies
- Holiday Sales
- Breathing Uneasily
- ART REVIEW : Parts More Impressive Than the Whole in 'Seventh Wave' : The exhibition of works by eight women at Newport Harbor Art Museum isn't as cohesive as its curatorial claims suggest. The participants' feminist themes are best looked at individually.
- Hope After Tragedy
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 25, 1993
- For Those in Need, Gifts of Food, Clothing and Caring : Holidays: Celebrities serve Skid Row residents a ham luncheon, and an ill boy's Christmas wish is granted.
- Countywide : 2 Korean Americans Blaze Political Trail
- They Waited, Now They Wait : Last-Minute Yule Shoppers Have Plenty of Company
- Russians in NHL Targeted : Hockey: Former Soviet players and families pressured in homeland by gangsters, reports say. Players are denying there is a problem.
- Hope Pours From O.C. Pulpits : Religion: Christmas is a day of happiness in a year that was plentiful with human sorrows.
- TECHNOLOGY - Dec. 25, 1993
- Obituaries - Dec. 25, 1993
- Price-Less Items Make Shopping More of a Task
- U.S. Firms Cleared to Participate in Some Viet Projects
- O.C. Case Paves Way for Surprise Sobriety Stops
- THEATER REVIEW : Comedy That Doesn't Quite Cut It : * L.A. Connection's latest show is weak on style and lacks a sense of craftsmanship among its top actors.
- PORT HUENEME : First Shipment of Citrus Loaded at Dock Facility
- Orange County to Test Medi-Cal 'Credit Cards' : Welfare: Program is designed to speed reimbursements and to cut down on fraud. It could be in effect statewide by June.
- Lawyers Seek to Keep Photos From Jackson Body Search Out of Trial
- Commentary : Perspectives on the Holidays : On Skid Row, a Holiday Cramp : In a world so out of joint, should we doubt God's righteous governance?
- Branching Out : Artificial Christmas Trees Grow in Popularity
- Man Bearing Bouquet Robs Tarzana Home : Crime: Victim allowed burglar, posing as flower deliveryman, and two accomplices into his house.
- HOLIDAY DISPLAYS : Dazzling neighbors help light the way for Santa Claus on these streets.
- Celebrity Baseballs a Real Hit
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : University Survives Spartan Rally
- Movies Get a <i> Real </i> Screening in Utah : Films: Media Review Commission meets monthly to evaluate content. The descriptions are printed in local newspapers.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Slips 4.47 as Blue-Chips Temper a Rally
- FESTIVE BACK DROPS : A 180-Degree Turn in Evening Wear Appeals to Adventurous Women Coming and Going. Expect to See a Lot of Bare Backs on New Year's Eve.
- Bankruptcies Keeping Restaurants Afloat : Economy: Chains reorganize to fight heavy debt loads, bad locations and too-expensive leases.
- Bringing Maya to Life : * A Lancaster museum presents the work of contemporary artists deeply affected by the centuries-old culture.
- Opening the Arts to Children : * Cal State Northridge president wants to stimulate young minds by expanding cultural education.
- Explorations in Color
- The Soul of Santa : Restaurateur From Humble Beginnings Brings Christmas Cheer to Carson School
- THOUSAND OAKS : Shelter Alters Hours for Pet Adoptions
- Free Tree Recycling in Marina del Rey
- NHL ROUNDUP : Slumping Canadiens Beaten by Sabres, 5-0
- Lists on Holiday
- 'The Boiler Room' Offers Hypnotic Character Study
- LABOR : Job Growth Expected to Slow Over Rest of Decade, Forecast Says
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : It's Bistro Gardening Season : * A colorful place to ring out the old, ring in the new, unless one is referring to the menu.
- Court Says No Notice Needed for Sobriety Stops
- LOS ANGELES : City Cleared in Defamation Suit by Reputed CIA Agent
- Judge Orders Alleged Con Man to Trial, Ups Bail : Courts: She terms ex-used car salesman a 'sociopathic predator' who victimizes women for a living. Defense attorney calls actions 'unheard of.'
- No Whitewash for Whitewater
- Do the Menendez Brothers Reside in Many of Us? : Human nature: Few children murder their parents with shotguns, but there are subtler ways of getting rid of people.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 'Best Doctor There Is' to Call It Quits Jan. 1
- Phifer Finds Strength to Become a Bruiser : Rams: Former UCLA linebacker is having his best season as a pro, leading the team in tackles and being mentioned as a possible Pro Bowl pick.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks' Losing Streak Ends at 20 Games
- Campbell Hall Looks Sharp as Lopez Steps Up : High school basketball: Senior center has 18 points, eight blocked shots in 60-50 victory over Montclair Prep.
- A French Star Returns to the Cinema, Legend Intact : Movies: At 65, Jeanne Moreau remains one of the best pure film actors in the world. Her latest role is in the British comedy 'The Summer House.'
- ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Patrols for Christmas Tree Poaching Increased
- Countywide : Holiday Schedule : Tonight is Christmas Eve. The following schedule is in effect today:
- Democrats Weigh '96 L.A. Convention : Politics: Officials are asking five cities to submit bids. Chicago is also a front-runner.
- LOS ANGELES : Riordan Names Panel to Streamline Bureaucracy
- Wilderness Course to Take Hikers Off the Beaten Path
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Ly's Late Goal Gives Irvine the Victory
- JAZZ REVIEW : Doug MacDonald Expands His Franchise : The guitarist, always a solid mainstream craftsman, shows his deeper side in his Cafe Lido show, continually pushing his edges.
- Behind Paramount's Gates, an Air of Uncertainty : Industry: On the surface it's work-as-usual as the QVC-Viacom fight over control of the studio drags on.
- History or Hysteria?
- Cashing In on Christmas Day Sale : * Danish-American Farms opens at 8 a.m. with exceptionally low prices on lox, whitefish and bagels.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $250,000 Bail Set for Man Housing Cache of Weapons
- Ice, Fog Cause 25-Vehicle Crash, Close I-80 : Traffic: Two big rigs jackknife to set off pileup near Sacramento. Eight people are treated at hospitals.
- LOS ANGELES : Downtown Redevelopment Project Gets New Life
- Investigators Continue Hunt for Arsonists : Fires: More than 70,000 acres of brush burned. Suspects' alibis check out and clues are getting fewer and further between.
- Mismanagement Probe Targets Army Unit
- Entertainment: Sumner M. Redstone headed to Coronado...
- Gambling--Literally--on the Media Superhighway
- Guitarist's Invigorating Style : * The musician will play with the quartet Tribal Tech, which is known as a major Southern California jazz-fusion ensemble.
- Yuletide Lesson in Giving : * A child learns the spirit of the holiday by 'playing Santa' to a less fortunate girl. A wish list picked up at the post office is used for shopping.
- Help Asked Finding Kin of Dead Man
- 2 Gun Stores Are Targeted by Thieves : Crime: Intruders are kept out of a chain's Van Nuys shop. Later a pair breaks into the Agoura Hills outlet, then surrenders.
- VENTURA : Bank Robber Gets 7 Years in '92 Holdups
- SAN CLEMENTE : Trees, Boxes Among Holiday Recyclables
- COSTA MESA : Low-Income Housing Project Gets City OK
- Teen Robbers Stab Younger Boy in Back : Violence: 12-year-old and friends are attacked while walking home from the movies. He suffered a punctured lung but is expected to recover.
- LOS ANGELES : Ex-American Samoa Police Chief Sentenced for Theft
- COMMUNITY COLLEGES / MITCH POLIN : After Unexpected Fast Start, Southwest Expects the Unexpected
- CBS' Downfall: Fox's Money, NBC's Agreement
- Q&A; WITH BARBARA PIEPER : 'Creativity Is a Trump Card for California' : Arts: New president of the state arts council says her priorities include 'fostering creativity' and 'increased emphasis on arts and education.'
- "Frosty the Snowman" was the highest-rated Christmas...
- Judgment Day : Yes, Virginia, time <i> is</i> running out for you to do your Christmas shopping. But take heart: The task is not impossible.
- The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled...
- Hockey Team Gambles on Vegas, Comes Up a Winner : Crazes: Fans take up skating, too, as ice fever spreads. But other sports clubs have gone bust in the fickle town.
- Strong Winds Whip Up Fires in Riverside County
- Simi Valley Withdraws Lawsuit Aimed at Extending Roadway : Traffic: Freeway connector is relieving congestion, making an alternate route to Thousand Oaks unnecessary.
- ANAHEIM : Plans for Disposal of Trees Announced
- Pulling Right Strings : Music: Mark O'Connor imposed on a diverse group of violinists--from Charlie Daniels to Pinchas Zukerman--for his new album, 'Heroes.'
- VIDEO JAM: Malls aren't the only places...
- Short Trips Mean More Oil Changes
- Jet Crash Victims Eulogized Amid Tears, Smiles : Memorial service: Three officials of the In-N-Out burger chain are remembered as fun-loving men. Anecdotes elicit laughter from 2,000 friends, relatives.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Computer Firm May Move Headquarters
- Rancho Santiago Wins in Women's Basketball
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Last-Second Tip Saves Kentucky
- A new association of Huntington Beach residents...
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Managed Health Care
- America
- Big Bear Expansion
- Vladimir Zhirinovsky
- Lawyers
- HEALTH
- The Down Sides of Wearing a Ball Cap
- Hail, Britannia!
- Children's Social Workers Win 20% Pay Increase : Labor: Union had threatened strike over alleged sex-based wage bias. Accord with county brings salaries of mostly female group closer to those of mostly male probation officers.
- Lives Lost in Darkness Find a Way With Preachers' Light : Redemption: Five people tell how they turned themselves around with the help of storefront ministers.
- Man Convicted of Vandalizing Police Car : Crime: A jury finds the Reseda resident guilty of two misdemeanor counts stemming from the Aug. 21 incident. He faces six months in jail.
- ORANGE : Man Sentenced for Tearing Down Sign
- SPORTSCOPE : St. Bernard High Girls Win Title in Santa Barbara
- For Clippers, It Only Gets Worse in Rout : Pro basketball: Golden State wins, 141-95, when Clippers tie a team low.