- An Attack in an Alley, and Then in The System : School: Angry and frustrated, a parent fights the bureaucracy.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Her Home Is Their Home : Canoga Park Nurse Takes in 8-Member Family Displaced by the Earthquake
- Findings Will Be Released on Firefighters Union President
- Maryland Stadium Board, Rams Discuss Alternatives
- NHL / ALL-STAR GAME NOTES : Youngster Plays Like a Veteran
- Beltran Heads Marathon Field
- Out of the Shadow? : After almost leaving the Mark Taper Forum last year, Robert Egan is now even more of a force there since becoming producing director. Yet, he says, he, the theater and mentor Gordon Davidson are still evolving
- News, Tips & Bargains : One-Stop Shopping in British Columbia
- It's long been a cliche to gripe...
- A LA RECUPERACION : GUIA DE INFORMACION Y ASISTENCIA : Transportacion : Rutas Alternas de Caminos y Carreteras Hacen Menos Pesada Vida de Conductor
- CULVER CITY : Earthquake Damage Reaches $7 Million
- THE 6.6 QUAKE : On the Rebound: A Guide to Recovery and Resources : Finding Your Route
- Commentary : THE DAN AND CONNIE SHOW CONTINUED...
- Spielberg Wins Golden Globe for 'Schindler's' : Awards: Director gets standing ovation. Other winners include Holly Hunter as best dramatic actress, Robin Williams for 'Mrs. Doubtfire.'
- SOUTH : Free Training Course in Business Skills
- No Letup in Trade Pressure on Tokyo, U.S. Officials Say : Asia: Washington doesn't see Japan's recession as reason to back off. Summit run-up likely to be tense.
- WITH AN EYE ON ... : Telma Hopkins, the accidental actress with a message to tell
- Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Puzzled Scientists Say : Weather: Researchers are mystified at early melting trends. It's too early to blame global warming, they say.
- Trek to Alaska's Capital Daunting for Lawmakers : Juneau: Getting there by way of air and ferry holds Arctic chills and thrills for those who attempt it.
- Coalition a 'Connection Center' for Laguna Fire Victims : Aid: Group offers counseling, clothing and other essentials to those still struggling with devastating loss.
- HULA BOWL : Foley Leads College All-Stars Past Hawaiians
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : This Time Out, Kansas Wins as No. 1 Team
- Rams' Shaw Enters Talks on Move
- Time Is Running Out for Kelly to Win Super Bowl : AFC: Bills quarterback tries to downplay the matchup against Montana in today's conference championship in Buffalo.
- Madden Set to Pack Bus : His Season Will End Sunday; He Might Be Headed to Fox
- Go For Gin Wins the Preview Stakes
- L.A.: Salon Central
- STYLE / GARDENS : United They Stand
- Party Perfect in the Big Easy : This Reveler's Tour Through Clubs, Restaurants and Jazz Spots Is Just a Practice Run for Mardi Gras
- 'Kojak' Star Telly Savalas Dies at 70
- JEFFERSON PARK : Area Gearing Up for Parade and Festival
- MID-WILSHIRE : Adults, Children to 'Run Against Crime'
- Space, 2258, in the Year 1994 : 'BABYLON 5' PRODUCERS SAY THEY GET MORE BANG FOR THEIR BUCKS WITH DESKTOP TECHNOLOGY
- Cleanliness a 'Dark Legacy' Mothers Pass On to Daughters : Family: The attitudes and compulsions of the women who raised us have marked us, says a woman who scrubs the backs of dressers and headboards.
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Golden Eagles Get Their Wings Clipped
- David Kirschenbaum; Dealer in Rare Books
- Accessible Justice for Cops' Victims : Law-enforcement does poorly at disciplining itself, so let's try Small Claims Court.
- HARRY MORGAN & WALTER MATTHAU : No Small Incidents
- Nature Gives Notice That None Are Exempt : We are reminded, sharply, of the need for community
- Study of L.A. Finances Finds Millions in New Income : Revenues: Riordan team will recommend aggressive and creative management of city assets.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : County's Top Bookkeeper Expects Tough Fight in June Election : Politics: Two possible challengers may oppose Auditor-Controller Thomas O. Mahon, who would rather balance books than court votes.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Quake Victims Swarm Home Repair Stores : Rebuilding: High on the list of items needed are water heaters, plywood and plastic sheeting.
- SNEAKS 94 : Opening Soon
- CONTEMPORARY ROMANTICS: Works by Mary Jeanne van...
- ALICE IN CHAINS "Jar of Flies" Columbia...
- Time to Care for Roses
- Freight Cars, By STEPHEN DOBYNS
- Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Ex-Official Guilty of Fraud and Bribery
- THE 6.6 QUAKE : On the Rebound: Coping With the Quake : How to Get FEMA on the Job for You
- DOWNTOWN : 6 Sophomores Win College Scholarships
- KYOTO: The Ultimate Japanese Experience : A City For All Seasons : Celebrating the Times of the Year in Japan's Capital of Tradition
- Fine Words and Fallen Buildings
- THE 6.6 QUAKE : On the Rebound: A Guide to Recovery and Resources : Special Assistance
- A LA RECUPERACION : GUIA DE INFORMACION Y ASISTENCIA : 97 Planteles Cerrados Indefinidamente por Danos
- TEMPLE-BEAUDRY : Group Wins $5,000 for Service Projects
- WATTS : Korean Official Urges Better Communication
- SOUTH GATE : Cable Show to Offer Math Tips, Seminars
- DOWNTOWN : Asian Business Club to Have Reception
- Secretary Babbitt Suffers Head Cut When He Trips
- Tricky Pit Stop on Information Highway : Why public access is such a key public-policy question for America
- Rohrabacher Proposes Legislation to Deny Federal Quake Relief to Illegal Immigrants
- Building Ordinances Don't Go Far Enough : In a state where the experts predict major earthquakes will continue, elected representatives must enact legislation that safeguards the lives and welfare of residents.
- Valley Obituaries
- GM Recalling 120,000 Trucks That Could Explode in Crash
- From Firefighters to Businesses, Region Pulls Together in Crisis
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Diary of a Disaster : Residents Struggling to Put Lives Back in Order One Day at a Time
- Firm to Give $10 Million in Fog Pileup Lawsuits
- Lessons Learned in Neighbors' Tragedy : * Volunteers Who Went to L.A. Deserve Praise; Anaheim's Bid for Aid Was a Bad Joke
- Valley's Economy Can Rebound From Quake : Government, insurance money for recovery will have a multiplier effect by generating jobs, need for housing. But residents, leaders must remain united in determining area's destiny.
- Survivors of Collapsed Apartments Denounce Landlord
- Japanese Companies Dominate the Market for LCD screens. But U.S. Electronics Firms Belatedly Are Gearing Up for : Flat Out Competition
- STYLE: DESIGN : Rose Hip
- News, Tips & Bargains : A Viking Festival Comes to York
- Once Upon a Barstool : A DRINKING LIFE: A Memoir, <i> By Pete Hamill (Little, Brown & Co.: $21.95; 265 pp.)</i>
- 'Credit Scoring' May Determine If You Get Loan
- Probing the Pros and Cons of City Reservation Services : Lodgings: These independent agencies are an attractive option--but not all of them deliver what they promise.
- German Man Jailed for Beating Turk to Death
- 'Madding Crowd' Invited to Hardy Home : Literature: Dorset's internationally famous author is finally being recognized at home. Soon, he may have a special place in the local museum.
- A LA RECUPERACION : GUIA DE INFORMACION Y ASISTENCIA : Reducen Horarios Escolares en Condados de L.A. y Ventura
- Rape Stole Victim's Will to Live, Prosecutors Say : O.C. courts: Murder charge against man in death of woman, 79, is unprecedented. Critics say it's racist.
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Here's a show with pirates, neon and a classic story too
- Hunt for Safe Staircases Gives Career a Lift : Architect: John Templer calls stairs one of the world's most dangerous products.
- THE 6.6 QUAKE : On the Rebound: A Guide to Recovery and Resources : Making It a Home Again
- Hello, Dolly! (Disney Channel Tuesday at 12:05...
- A Car for Every Natural Disaster
- Mortar Fire Kills 6 Children Playing in Sarajevo's Snow
- University Faculties Being Taught to Teach : Higher education: Students see special training centers as reassuring news about the quality of instruction they are receiving while tuition continues to spiral.
- The Big Shakedown : NATURE'S FORCE : Building a Life on Dreams
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Officers Put Others First in Quake's Call to Duty : Police: Leaving behind their own damaged homes and shaken families, LAPD personnel aid communities ravaged by temblor.
- Quake Makes Impact on Sermons, Charity : Religion: Spiritual messages today will stress preparedness for disasters and death. Collection plates will be passed to aid L.A.-area victims.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Out-of-Towners Miss Earthquake Ride : Universal Studios: But some locals are relieved to find the attraction has been closed since the temblor.
- Catch Basins for Mobile Car Washers OKd
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Back in Business, Better Than Ever : Savaged by 1987 Quake, Whittier's Uptown Is Rebuilt on Solid Foundation of Hope
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : No Rest for the 'House Doctors' : Buildings: Hundreds of structural engineers find themselves overwhelmed by people seeking diagnoses of their homes and businesses.
- BOWLING : Duke Strikes Early, Beats Smith
- QUARTER HORSES : Refrigerator Wins His Second Title
- NBA ROUNDUP : Rodman's 32 Rebounds Pound Mavericks
- A Noted Quartet of CD Bargain Beauties for '94
- PDA Engineering Appoints New President
- Motivated Buyers Fueling Surge in O.C. Home Sales : Real estate: First-time and move-up shoppers found enough incentives for a 1.1% increase in 1993, a reason for optimism.
- Doin' the Dunes at Stovepipe Wells
- RIGOBERTA MENCHU'S MAYAN VISION : REVERED FOR THE SYMBOLIC POWER OF HER NOBEL PRIZE BUT ATTACKED FOR HER CONTINUING LIFE IN EXILE, THE GUATEMALAN LEADER FOCUSES ON BRINGING A 'NEW DAWN' TO THE WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
- Nation IN BRIEF : PUERTO RICO : New Oil Spill May Damage Beaches
- Clinton Ready for Next Domestic Issues : Radio address: Taking credit for business upswing, the President says he will stress health care and welfare reform.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Rumors Abound as Caltech Denies Predicting New Quake : Science: The school bluntly says temblors can't be forecast after the mayor and governor call about official-sounding reports.
- POST-QUAKE SIDEWALK SALE SOOTHES RATTLED NERVES
- Look to 480 BC if You Think L.A.'s Future Is Over
- Hands-On House Hunting : Computer Replacing 'the Book' as Tool to Find Right Home
- EXOTIC RIFFS : John Sedlar in His Bikini: Painted Plates, Chicken Feet, Chateau d'Yquem on Tap
- East Side, West Side : The Tug of War Between L.A.'s Rival Realities Is Polarizing the City. But Some Angelenos Are Breaking Down the Barriers.
- The Big Shakedown : THE CITY : Tragedy Comes to the Middle Class
- Sightseers Flock to New Valley 'Attractions'
- Restaurant and Store Held Up in Separate Cases
- GOLF : Magee, Furyk, Pruitt Are Tied for Tucson Lead
- Gauchos Defeat 49ers Again
- Training Sites to Be Announced : Soccer: Oxnard College a likely facility for Cameroon World Cup team.
- Switzerland Scores Two Goals, One for United States in 1-1 Tie : Soccer: Own goal off defender Egli in 88th minute brings Americans to even at Fullerton.
- Quake Takes a Toll on Southland Cellars : Many top restaurants' wine collections were hit hard by Monday's temblor; Valentino may have sustained the most damage
- Mustache or Not, a Good Man in a Fight--or Card Game
- FINDERS, KEEPERS: Treasures and Oddities of Natural...
- MARTIN AND JOHN by Dale Peck...
- The Knowledge of Men : THE LAWS, <i> By Connie Palmen</i> . <i> Translated by Richard Huijing (George Braziller: $18.50; 200 pages)</i>
- Just the Facts : Outstanding Scenic Byways
- Shelf Life : How did area bookstores fare in last Monday's earthquake?
- No Place Like This Home for 28 Children, 13 Haitian : Charity: Many were rescued from poverty and civil strife. 'If we didn't, they'd die,' Annie Ravish said.
- Stuffed Shirts Fair Game for Pranksters : Humor: Cacophony Society, founded seven years ago in San Francisco, recently formed chapters in Los Angeles and Seattle. Holiday events included a rally to save 'free-range' cranberries and a nasal Christmas concert by 'Bob Dylan Holiday Choir.'
- Sunshine Canyon Dump Needs to Be Stopped
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Officials in Ventura County Ignore Their Own Problems to Aid Others : Disaster: The 6.6. jolt was the start of a selfless and hectic week. A Fillmore councilman reluctantly gives the order to raze badly damaged homes, including his own.
- Sierra Club Opposes Badly Planned Projects
- 'Vigilante Justice,' Menendez Trial
- THE JURY ON JOE : ...
- ONE FINAL KVETCH
- Quake Relief Effort Picks Up : Tent Cities in Place; U.S. Pledges More Money : Disaster: Number still needing shelter drops, but rain remains a threat. Officials concede they underestimated impact. Meanwhile, Caltrans may install temporary bridges over freeway gaps.
- THE JURY ON JOE : ...
- Budget Shortfall and Continuing Fiscal Problems Plaguing Irvine
- Public Safety Must Be Top Priority
- Quake Relief Effort Picks Up : U.S. Promises $283 Million More Aid to L.A. : Disaster: Number still needing shelter drops as more tent cities are in place. Officials concede they underestimated impact. Meanwhile, Caltrans may install temporary bridges over freeway gaps.
- Prime Time's New Man About 'Toon : Pompous, loud, a zero with women--OK, so Jon Lovitz's 'The Critic' isn't the coolest guy around. Still, this new creation of the 'Simpsons' team aims to become the first animated show to repeat the success of Bart and Co.
- Quake Relief Effort Picks Up : Tent Cities in Place; U.S. Pledges More Money : Disaster: Number still needing shelter drops, but rain remains a threat. Officials concede they underestimated impact. Meanwhile, Caltrans may install temporary bridges over freeway gaps.
- Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON THE QUAKE : Orange County Should Heed the Hard Lessons of Devastation : Residents must not ignore the tragedy to the north. The impact will be felt throughout the region and add to the woes that followed the 1992 riots and November brush fires.
- AIDS, HOLLYWOOD AND THE LAW
- REDEFINING WELFARE
- Why They Hate (or Love) Larry Kramer
- Bicycle Police Ride High in the Saddle, Build Support in Neighborhoods : Law enforcement: Small towns like State College, Pa., and big cities like San Francisco put officers on bikes with three missions--community relations, crime deterrence and law enforcement.
- Kinsey's Tenure at Rebuild L.A.
- Informed Voters Will Reject 'Insider' Candidates
- Samson Strong Men Story Was Uplifting
- Tragedies
- RTC and Minorities
- SPIELBERG'S 'LIST'
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK :...
- THE JURY ON JOE : ...
- Remembering the Man Behind MLK Day
- Ritz Reaction
- In Defense of a Vietnamese Writer, Change
- A Matter of Taste
- Restrictions on Guns Just Rob the Innocent
- Coyote 'Gag Order' Has Muzzled Animal Officers
- Student Alliance's Right to Meet Moves Others to Speak Freely
- League of Women Voters Is 700 Strong
- 'Vigilante Justice,' Menendez Trial
- 'Vigilante Justice,' Menendez Trial
- School Buildings Get Poor Marks as Places to Inspire Learning : Education: Studies find broken faucets, cracked windows, peeling plaster as buildings age without funds to keep them serviceable. In Los Angeles, the earthquake has more than doubled the existing problem.
- GET THE PICTURE?
- Segregation in Jails
- Narrow Outlook?
- OK, OK . . . But We <i> Still </i> Did Better Than Some of the Studios
- MCA Is Selfishly Ignoring the Area's Transit Needs
- 'Vigilante Justice,' Menendez Trial
- Handrails Badly Needed in Renovated Theater
- Don't Knock Self-Defense for Kids
- More on Malta
- Secularism in Israel
- Real or Imaginary 'Tales'
- Segregation in Jails
- NONFICTION - Jan. 23, 1994
- NONFICTION - Jan. 23, 1994
- NONFICTION - Jan. 23, 1994
- NONFICTION - Jan. 23, 1994
- Obituaries - Jan. 23, 1994
- Weak Links Seen in Opening of Chain Outlets : Franchises: The industry is booming, but complaints from entrepreneurs feeling pressure from their licensers is causing regulators to reassess laws.
- Coordination of Relief Becomes Daunting Task : Charity: A plethora of groups contribute. But many victims say they have seen little evidence of the effort.
- School District Races to Reopen on Tuesday
- ALTERNATIVE ROUTES: Severe road damage during Monday's...
- Bobbitt Jury Re-Enacted Pre-Crime Events : Trial: Members say these actions, a search for the wife's thoughts and feelings, were turning point in deliberations.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Volunteers From Seattle and Texas Pitch In for Santa Clarita : Relief: Workers serve meals to Santa Clarita's homeless quake victims. Metrolink's parking lot is expanded. And the damage toll grows.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Pride Bottoms Out in 'Top of Los Angeles' : Sylmar: Facade of affordable residences in a semi-rural setting has crumbled for many. Erratic damage patterns suggest construction flaws.
- Residents Clean Up After Quake, Ponder Options : Recovery: Although the region was spared most of Monday's destruction, many homes and businesses sustained damage, and the newly homeless wonder where they will end up.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Lessons from the Past Hold Up Well : Caltrans Gets Confirmation of Its Quake-Proofing Remedies as Most Retrofitted Overpasses Withstand 6.6 Jolt
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : The Stories of Some of the Victims of the Temblor
- COLUMN ONE : Tragedy Before Dawn : From a little girl who loved cookies to a cop who loved his job, these were the victims of Monday's quake.
- THE 6.6 QUAKE : On the Rebound: A Guide to Recovery and Resources : An Education in Disaster : The quake collapsed school walls, toppled ceilings and destroyed equipment. The cleanup is expected to cost more than $700 million.
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : 7-Eleven Cutting Franchises Over Price Gouging : Parent Company Cites Overcharging at Eight Locations in the Valley
- Lawmakers Give Themselves Hefty Perks
- U.S. to Develop Rules for Gulf Veterans Seeking Disability Aid
- Eldest Son of Syria's President Assad Is Killed in Car Crash
- Clinton to Highlight Health Care in State of Union Speech : Presidency: He'll seek to regain momentum on the issue. Address will also focus on his commitment to electorate to work to solve economic and social woes.
- IRVINE : Young Inventors to Show Wares at Fair
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Fewer Incidents of Crime Reported in County : Policing: Extra patrols prevented looting in damaged areas. But thieves struck at two unguarded Simi Valley schools.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Fire Victims Can Ask Insurers Questions
- County Fire Department Defended : Funds: An advisory panel's report counters criticism of the agency. It finds no evidence of extravagant spending.
- During their recent annual convention, the Pacific...
- U.S. Soccer Team Faces Switzerland
- JAZZ REVIEW : Gibbs Finding Own Voice
- COMEDY REVIEW : Wolfberg Eases the Pain of Recent Events
- MAINTENANCE : Don't Allow Metal Surfaces to Rust in Peace
- Dow Breaks 3,900 Barrier; Bond Yields Up
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Major Dodges Bullet in Probe Over Sales to Iraq
- Freeh's Partner in N.Y. Heroin Case Is Named FBI Deputy Chief
- Most Schools to Open Tuesday; 97 Remain Shut : Education: 100,000 students will stay at home. Thousands will have to use makeshift classrooms.
- Colorado University Regents Vote to Keep Embattled President
- Now on Sale: Lenin-Style Embalming : Russia: As followers celebrate 70th anniversary of the Communist leader's death, his corpse's curators hope to preserve profits in new open market.
- Rose Parade Announces Theme for '95
- Betty Lou Soden Dies of Lung Cancer
- Quake Hits TV in the Wallet : Local stations: Ad-free news reporting is expensive, but the coverage is expected to be less costly than for the fires and riots.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tribe Fuses South African Rhythm, Rock
- Justices to Rule on Abortion Clinic Protests : Law: Supreme Court will review a Florida order that bars shouts and pickets within 36 feet. Opponents say decision violates First Amendment.
- EARTHQUAKE / THE LONG ROAD BACK : Quake Facts : Damage Report
- Fired Garbage Truck Drivers Rehired After Walkout : Labor: Waste Management reprimands the three drivers. Trash pickup, delayed by the five-hour strike Thursday, resumes in five cities.
- EMPIRE LEAGUE BOYS' SOCCER : El Dorado Rallies to Beat Cypress
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Upsets Mater Dei
- More Quake Victims Seek Aid : Simi Valley Residents Regain Water Service : Recovery: About 3,400 Ventura County people have sought government help. Rain is expected Sunday, which would force thousands from parks.
- FAA Clears O.C. Controllers in In-N-Out Crash
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Danger of Mudslides Grows Worse
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Where to Get Help : A Guide to Coping With The Quake : Directory
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Valley Businesses, Residents Looking to Relocate in Ventura : Shaken: Realty offices report many calls from quake-stricken areas in search of more stable ground.
- Two UC Santa Barbara religious studies professors...
- BREA : Project to Combine Old, New Housing
- GARDEN GROVE : Mayor Says Sculpture Is for Everyone
- Another Body Blow for L.A. Schools : But imagination (and money) could still save the day
- Two Women Settle Suits on Harassment
- TV REVIEWS : Sleepy Drama in Bland 'Small Town'
- GARDENING : Patient Growers Spear Great Crops of Asparagus
- THE ECONOMY
- First, Check Water Heater Parts for Metal Fatigue if Pilot Light Goes Out
- Woman Who Was Frozen to Floor Begins Recovery
- Phil & Jim's Chain Files for Bankruptcy to Reorganize
- Western Advisers Quit to Protest Russia Policy : Finance: U.S., Swedish economists resign in despair over the anti-reform bent of the new Cabinet, which they say is 'doomed to fail.'
- Strong Earthquake Rattles Eastern Indonesia; 6 Killed
- Health Plan Faces Several New Obstacles : Reform: The White House proposal is returning to center stage just as political opposition is growing and public enthusiasm is waning.
- Abortion Foes March, Protest Roe Decision
- BUENA PARK : Street Realignment OKd Despite Protests
- Christian Unity Week to Be Offered
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Hospitals' Front-Line Workers Near Burnout : Stress: Psychiatric counselors offer help to weary doctors and nurses who have been logging 14-hour days.
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Aftershocks Prompt New Inspections at CSUN : Education: All major structures will be reassessed for damage. Officials still aim for a Feb. 14 reopening.
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Army of Counselors Help Doctors, Nurses Cope : Stress: Battle-weary health workers need ways to relieve their own quake anxiety.
- Newport Beach Panel Denies Permit for Topless Bar
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Magnolia Marches Into a Three-Way Tie
- NBA ROUNDUP : Pistons End Losing Streak
- Torvill and Dean Win Title, Witt Falters
- INTERIORS : Research Is 1st Step Toward Any Look
- Networks Agree to Monitor for Violence on TV Shows : Media: Accord precedes congressional debate and follows similar cable plan. But broadcasters eschew calls for rating system and program blocking.
- Relief From Cold Wave Is on Horizon, Forecasters Say : Weather: Experts see a weekend 'thaw' over much of the East and Midwest. Temperatures should climb into the 20s and 30s, they predict.
- Japanese Reforms Rejected in Major Blow to Hosokawa
- Valley
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Many Turn to Ventura County for a Safe Haven : Relocations: Realty offices are flooded by calls from Valley residents and business owners following Monday's temblor.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : La Quinta Remains Undefeated in League
- Torvill and Dean Win Title, Witt Falters
- Madden, Summerall Near Deal With Fox : Television: CBS' top NFL broadcasting crew is expected to stay together at different network.
- Earthquake Damage Chases Several Area Teams Off Floor
- GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Doane Helps Lift La Quinta Past Kennedy
- COMMENTARY : Who Will Host the Oscars? It's Not Crystal Clear
- Troopers Tied to Allegations on Clinton Won't Face Probe
- EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Biking It on Route 6.6 : Car-Wary Commuters Rev Up Motorcycle Sales
- Stitching Together a Disaster Safety Net : Congress should now give serious attention to making earthquake insurance mandatory
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Metrolink Ridership Continues to Swell
- VALLEY DIGEST : Northridge's Micelli Attending to Funeral Plans for His Father
- MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : NHL Takes Cue From Success of Ducks, Sharks Colors
- EMPIRE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Balance Helps Los Alamitos Beat Katella
- Guess Who Dominates Spotlight?
- QUICK KICKS
- He Could Have Been Among Best : AFC championship: Chiefs' Marcus Allen got cheated out of his proper place in NFL lore.
- UC to Hike Undergraduate Fees $620 : Education: New students at the system's professional schools will have to pay $2,000 more under a plan approved by the regents.
- Forum Is No Help for Clippers, 106-90 : Pro basketball: They continue to struggle, call another team meeting after losing to the Cavaliers.
- VALLEY DIGEST
- Fast Forward : The Sound of Bela Fleck's Newly Recharged Flecktones Keeps Progressing
- A Time to Heed the Warning of the Purple Hand of God
- CENTURY LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Orange Gains Sole Control With Victory
- Ewen's Pen, Stick Are Expressive : Hockey: Ducks' wing is artist and author off the ice but an enforcer on skates.
- PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Trabuco Hills Trails Early, Then Rolls
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Toned-Down 'Tales From Crypt' Starts on Fox Tonight
- O.C. COMEDY REVIEW : Humor Rising From the Ashes : Dennis Wolfberg draws the Irvine Improv audience away from its doomsday images of the earthquake with vivid comic pictures.
- Not Much Room for Change in Vienna Choir Boys : Music: Globe-trotting choristers, age 10 to 14, keep a centuries-old tradition going--at least until their voices crack. They're in Cerritos tonight.
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Take Stock of the Hard Facts on Wood Types
- Packard Bell Employees Given 2 Weeks to Decide on Layoffs
- But Is Spuds' Passport Current?
- Lorena Bobbitt Acquitted in Mutilation of Husband : Maiming: Jury agrees abuse triggered insanity that led to attack. She is sent to a mental hospital for 45 days.
- Turtle Rock Woman Is Found Slain
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Jobless Claims Double at Simi Office : Impact: Many applicants are commuters laid off by San Fernando Valley businesses that were badly damaged.
- 18-Year-Old Shot in Drive-By Dies
- Jury Urges Life Sentence in '91 Killing : Courts: James Martin, formerly of Ventura, was convicted of killing a Canadian tourist. A death penalty bid is rejected.
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Board Cancels Meeting About Coyote Trapping
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Fire, Quake and Rain : The Mudslide Cycle
- A new definition of "To Protect and...
- Hockey's Best Want Fireworks -- Within Reason : All-Star game: There figures to be plenty of scoring, but no one seeks a repeat of last season's 16-6 rout.
- SEA VIEW LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Margarita Rolls Past Tustin, 55-33
- Paramount, in Flip-Flop, Backs Viacom Offer : Mergers: Board says it will terminate existing deal with QVC Network. QVC can still make a new offer, but its advisers are livid.
- Unique Geology Key to Quake's Uneven Impact
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Frustrated Fillmore Ponders Rebuilding