- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman Killed, Boy, 2, Hurt in High-Speed Freeway Crash
- Joffrey's Lively 'Nutcracker' Returns
- Ropak Says Suitor Linpac Withdrew Offer After Rejection
- Comics: Marvel Entertainment stock continued to slip--albeit...
- Orange Brokerage Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
- Rotating Executives Stun USA Today Staff
- Gingrich Inks a Book Deal for $4 Million
- ECONOMY
- Nasdaq System Drops Listing of West Coast Bancorp's Stock
- QE2 Cruise Was a Nightmare, Passengers Say
- Peso Plunges as Mexico Lets the Currency Float : Economics: U.S. activates a $6-billion line of credit. News is bad for Mexicans facing loss of buying power.
- Judge Sends Rapist to Prison for 30,000 Years
- Martin Caprow; AIDS Patient Sued Law Firm
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Give the Gift of Life: Don't Drink and Drive
- Naval Nest : Station an Important Sanctuary for Birds of Prey
- NASA Finds Cause of Craft's Wreck : Aviation: Faulty gyroscope is blamed for Nov. 22 breakup of unpiloted research plane high above the desert.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Where They Get Down to Basix
- BAH, HUMBUG: Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob...
- NOTEBOOK : Irvine's Image Is Suffering but Not Garden Grove's
- Sounds Like Brazil : New Englander found his musical persona in Rio. It permeates the numbers his group will play at Le Cafe.
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : 'See You at the Pole' Gains Momentum as Campus Event
- Jet Is Forced to Land After Hitting Bird
- A Gift From the Gifted : Hope University's holiday show is no mere pageant. At the arts college in Anaheim, the developmentally disabled unwrap talent.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Court Rejects Review of Cohan Decision
- Canada Slaps 80% Tax on Some U.S. Magazines : Trade: Action applies to regional editions that Canadian publishers say threaten their survival.
- OXNARD : Redevelopment Panel Approves 5-Year Plan
- Pig Takes Officer 'For a Ride' on Freeway
- 2 Follow-Home Robbers Ransack House : Van Nuys: Incident in which family was tied up prompts police to again warn late shoppers to use extra care as they head home.
- Quake Rebuilding: Hang Together or Hang Separately : A united front is needed to marshal the huge sums of necessary aid money
- Helping Those in Need : A Holiday Guide To Giving and Volunteering
- Arroyo Toad Declared Endangered : Wildlife: Move affects recreational use at some campgrounds and creeks. Gold miners consider a suit.
- Baseball Heads on a Path to Nowhere : Labor: As owners' deadline approaches, not even an offer of help from former President Carter appears likely to keep talks from breaking down.
- A Rainbow Discovered at Canyon : Boys' basketball: Cowboys get a chance to schedule a tuneup for the playoffs after their game against a team from Hawaii is canceled.
- Baseball Owners Pull Plug on Talks : Labor: Their executive council implements payroll limits and gets rid of arbitration. Players will appeal to NLRB.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Legends of the Fall': A Giant Film, in More Ways Than One
- 8% of Smokers Who Try to Quit Succeed, Survey Says
- Setting the Tone : Jonathan Wolff has been creating music for TV since 1982. His biggest, latest hit is the theme for 'Seinfeld.'
- Noel Pointer; Contemporary Jazz Violinist and Composer
- Mrs. King Spars With Park Service Over Memorial Site : Civil rights: Critics allege she is arrogant in her fight over plans to improve Atlanta area. She says only the family has right to interpret husband's legacy.
- THE GOODS : A Quicker Resolution Or Settling for Less? : Health: As more doctors require arbitration hearings rather than jury trials, some observers wonder if patients' best interests are being served.
- SANTA ANA : Christmas Eve Event to Offer Free Food, Toys
- Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Slaying of Murder Witness
- A Fun Run for Edney and Bruins : College basketball: Point guard has career-high 28 points, Pac-10 record 11 steals and nine assists in 137-100 rout of George Mason.
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Suspected in Child Molestations
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : DeBartolo Made Shrewd Moves as Owner of Tracks and Teams
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Orange County Task Force Takes Aim
- Colorado Votes to Stay in Big 12 : Colleges: Pacific 10 Conference is rebuffed in attempt to expand.
- Fox Unable to Find Much of a Downside to Rams' Departure
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Rally to Beat Chaffey
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Salisbury Might Start for Vikings
- SIDELINES : Xavier Gave CSUN a Quick Reminder When Cassidy Wouldn't
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Christmas Pageant': Naughty, Nice and Silly
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Warmth of Holiday Spirit at 'Colors'
- TELEVISIONClashing Messages: The Rev. Jesse Jackson found...
- More Property Taxes Are Not the Answer
- Lot Offers Free Trees to People in Need
- Putting Council Votes to the Test
- Who Benefits From Burbank Airport?
- Geological Survey
- Bernson Stands Up to CRA 'Bureaucracy'
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS...
- Orval Faubus
- Hate Groups in Cyberspace
- Gingrich
- Heartfelt Advice on 'Killer Dogs'
- Assembly Impasse
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 23, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 23, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 23, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 23, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 23, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 23, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 23, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 23, 1994
- 'We Are Innocent Victims' : As Layoffs Loom, County Workers Are Angry, Worried and Frustrated
- 'Less Risky' Pool May Have Lost More : Portfolio: Fund paying lower interest was supposed to be safe, but its losses may exceed 27% overall rate, analysts discover. Investors are 'dumbfounded.'
- Bond Fund Ruling Allows Emergency Payments : Courts: Judge says $1 billion can be taken from troubled investment pool by Orange County and others to cover payrolls and bills until Jan. 31.
- Anger Greets the Bad News : County Workers Deride References by Officials to Government 'Family'
- Slain Officer Followed His Life's Calling : Heroism: Thomas Worley, angered 'when defenseless people are victimized,' died in shootout with robber.
- O.C. to Cut Budget $40 Million; Hundreds Likely to Lose Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say 800 to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Among hardest hit services will be maintenance, personnel and welfare.
- 'Less Risky' Pool May Have Lost More : Portfolio: Fund paying lower interest was supposed to be safe, but its losses may exceed 27% overall rate, analysts discover. Investors are 'dumbfounded.'
- $1 Billion in Interim Withdrawals Approved : Court: Bankruptcy judge permits access of 30% of what an investor had in fund. It should be enough for cities and agencies to cover bills and payrolls through the end of January.
- First Lady Called Forceful Voice for Tax Cut Strategy : Policy: Sources say her role in debate was decisive. It shows she hasn't lost clout in the Clinton White House.
- Officer Killed by Robber Hailed for His Courage : Violence: Relatives say Thomas Worley was acting in character when he confronted a gunman at a Canoga Park shoe store.
- THE WALRUS DIP: December is hardly the...
- MEXICAN FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : The Peso--Profit and Pain : Consumer Impact: U.S. Is the Winner, Mexico the Loser--at Least for Now
- O.C. to Cut Budget $40 Million; Hundreds May Lose Their Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say up to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Vacancies could ease blow. Union leader assails supervisors.
- Wet Christmas a Possibility for Southland
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Programs for Poor Suffer Deepest Cuts
- O.C. Budget Cut $40 Million : All Agencies Hit; Hundreds Likely to Lose Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say up to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Vacancies could ease the blow. Union leader assails supervisors.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Police Arrest 3 More Tollway Demonstrators
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Chatsworth, Behind Hill, Wins Second Consecutive Tournament
- Golden Globe Nods a Lot Like a Box of Chocolates . . . : Awards: 'Gump' and 'Pulp' lead film nominations, while 'Fences' tops TV list.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- TCI, Microsoft Join Forces in On-Line Service Venture : Telecom: Delivery over cable TV lines would greatly enhance computer graphic and video transmissions.
- International Business : 1995 Could Be Breakthrough Year for Polish Economic Reforms : Outlook: Country must maintain financial discipline and adapt quickly to European Union standards, experts say.
- N. Korea Returns Body of Aviator; Co-Pilot Still Held
- AEROSPACE
- Executive Travel : Dollar to Leave Flier Plans
- WHX Launches Hostile Bid for Teledyne After Offer Is Rejected : Acquisitions: Parent of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel has its eyes on L.A. firm's $1.9-billion employee pension fund.
- Administration Cancels Plans to Hike Ranchers' Grazing Fees
- Passion for Print : HEA O.C. College Students Bring Hard-Edged Issues Into Focus in Their Newspapers
- Independent Power Producers Win Ruling : Energy: Utilities say the PUC order forcing them to buy the electricity will boost consumer rates. Edison vows to file suit.
- Best of the Meat
- RETAILING
- KKR Says It Has Enough Borden Shares for Merger
- Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove manufacturer...
- International Business
- Holidays : Culture Cooking
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : VOICES
- Link to Civilization : Accessories: A man of few words can still wear his heart on sleeve--or at least his cuff.
- Suspended Fire Chief Files Claim Against City
- LOS ANGELES : Council Tentatively OKs Competitive Bids for Towing
- Search On for School Reform Leader : Education: Ambitious countywide project is funded by a $53-million challenge grant from the Annenberg Foundation. LAMP board hopes to fill the job by the end of January.
- Exhaust Fumes Overcome 2 in Boat Parade
- LOS ALAMITOS : They're Not Ready for Pasture
- On the Spot, Utah's Jessie Provides Points
- CSUN Softball Player Released From Hospital
- The Search for Buried Rock Treasure : Pop music: Now that the BBC uncovered a gold mine with the best-selling Beatles album, the race is on to discover other lost classics in the vaults.
- Red Cross Gives Tips for Holiday Safety
- GLENDALE : City Gets OK to Buy Lot for Parking
- NEWPORT BEACH : Mariners Library Plans Activities for Children
- Witness to Killing Critical of Police Use of Force : Crime: Montrose resident says his troubled neighbor did not pose enough of a threat to warrant the shooting.
- CALABASAS : Student Food Fight Helps the Hungry
- Holiday Gift Drive Is Part of Volunteer's Year-Round Service : Charity: For Simi Valley City Clerk Alice Redondo, helping others comes naturally--in and out of the office.
- The Kicker Is, Sailer Makes All-USA Team
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Works Sets Record in Cypress Loss
- TELEVISIONLeaving KCOP: Jeff Wald, who came to...
- Pearl Jam Tries New Approach to Tickets : Pop music: January benefit shows in Washington will use a mail-order lottery. A '95 tour may be handled similarly to avoid Ticketmaster.
- Donald Fedderson; Producer for 'The Millionaire,' 'My Three Sons'
- Army, Rebels Vie for Hearts of People in Chiapas : Mexico: Soldiers tear down roadblocks and hand out food. Civil disobedience marks support for Zapatistas.
- REGION : Investment Pool Woes Hurt Housing Bond Sale
- Catherine F. Shouse; Founder, Ex-Head of Wolf Trap Farm Park
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : DAILY DEVELOPMENTS
- Have Yourself a Tasty Christmas
- U.S. Court Frees Water for Delta and Wildlife Refuges
- Kim Shattuck, the Tough Muff, Brings Her Loud Act to Ventura : She is now working solo after the departure of Melanie Vammen. There are two guys also, drumming and strumming bass.
- N.J. Man Named Top Officer of Superior Court : Administration: John A. Clarke held a similar post in Essex County for four years. Runner-up for L.A. position was Sheila Gonzalez, top executive in Ventura County system.
- South County : Training Program for Literacy Tutors
- 2 Men Wounded in Separate Shootings in Garden Grove
- Schools
- Xavier (of Ohio) Humbles Northridge, 101-65
- Countywide : CHP Warns of Telephone Scam Artists
- BRIEFLY : Education: SMCC Picks New Leaders
- OXNARD : Nuns' Housing Plan Approved in Concept
- SYLMAR : Police Direct Distribution of Food, Gifts
- Rancho Santiago Plans Dates for Sign-Ups
- Tomba Wins Slalom Race No. 4
- 60 and Still Stealing Scenes : Sophia Loren brings heat to Altman's 'Ready to Wear.' But being in movies isn't the film icon's top priority-- family and her children still come first.
- L.A. STORIES : A Card, a Call, and Christmas Cheer
- LITTLEROCK : Boy Who Killed Himself With Handgun Identified
- POP : STILL MAKING ITS MARK : Historic X, Formed in 1977, Finds It Can Speak to a New Generation of Fans
- KEEPING YOUR COOL : Getting a Handle on Mittens vs. Gloves
- Downey S&L; OKs Holding Company to Pursue Acquisitions, Investments
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rallies 34 Points on Prospect of Stable Rates; 2-Year Notes Snapped Up
- The Duchy of Du-par's
- Southland Earthquake Research May Be Cut : Congress: Republicans in a cost-cutting mood appear to view the U.S. Geological Survey as dispensable. The agency's backers say its collaboration with Caltech is vital.
- Sports
- LAUGH LINES : All He Wants for Christmas Is a 1-Piece Toy
- CULVER CITY : Officials Launch Project to Help Teens
- HEALTH : A (Whole Wheat) Role Model to Be Proud Of : A national advocacy group discovers what schoolchildren in Arcadia already knew: Vitamin-packed, low-fat lunches are not only nutritious, they taste great.
- Out of This World, Virtually : Digital Simulations Thrill Game Players in Old Pasadena
- WILMINGTON : Panel OKs Scaled-Back Banning's Landing Plan
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- UP THE COAST : Public Enemy's Chuck D Raps on Gangsta Music, the Future : The controversial bandleader who comes to Santa Barbara on Wednesday offers his views to the media--on a promotional CD.
- International Business
- SECURITIES
- L.B. Council Votes to Raise Funds Limit : Ethics: Backers of political reform law decry proposal that would allow officeholders up to $10,000 each year for expenses.
- Holidays : The Art of the Roast
- Soft Sweeties
- International Business
- Digging Up the Past : The area is a treasure trove of fossil remains of ancient creatures, but you have to know what you're doing to locate them.
- Innovation Is Teacher of Year's Secret
- UCI, Business Leaders Plan Joint Campaign to Assist O.C. : Crisis: Policy, budget counsel to be given. Executives get status report from county adviser Thomas W. Hayes.
- RETAILING
- WAKE-UP CALL: Nothing like an earthquake to...
- F. Bradford Morse; Congressman, High-Ranking U.N. Official
- Yes, Virginia, Santa <i> Can </i> Change a Twenty
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- MONTEBELLO : City to Seek Release of Investment Pool Funds
- County, Cities Told to Pay More for Schools : Finances: State seeks more than $85 million, citing a miscalculation of taxes owed. Local officials scramble to adjust their budgets accordingly.
- 3 on O.C. Board Indicate Raabe Is on Way Out
- The Smooth Operative : Mike McCurry May Have Just What the President Needs in a Press Secretary: a Way With Words
- Malbert J. Caplan; Costumer, Motion Picture Fund Trustee
- Vans Inc.: The Orange shoe manufacturer reported...
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- 'Aladdin' Takes a Ride on Ice
- BEVERLY HILLS : Saks to Expand Onto Adjacent I. Magnin Site
- Mary Ann McCall; Sang With Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman
- Executive Travel : Frustrations of Frequent-Flier Wanna-Bes
- Braised Duck, Lemon Cake, Carrot-Ginger Soup
- Liberia Militia Leaders Sign Peace Deal
- India's Prime Minister Faces Familiar Political Problems : Asia: Like President Clinton, Rao has been humbled by state elections, unpopular economic policies and scandal.
- WEST HOLLYWOOD : City's Gift to Shoppers: Free Holiday Parking
- BY DESIGN : FAHION / RUNWAY TO REALITY : Stroke of Midnight : Ringing in the new year right ay require a bit of foresight, but not necessarily a bucket of money. Here's to the slightly used tuxedo, a fabulous champagne glass, an unorthodox shirt and thou!
- Judge Rejects Challenges to Federal Logging Plan : Courts: Activists and industry officials sharply criticize Clinton proposal to balance environmental and economic concerns. Decision may end litigation logjam.
- Chance to Fix Up Pacific Palisades' Fabled Sunspot Motel Slides Away
- KEEPING YOUR COOL : A Sport Not for the Faint of Wallet
- SPOTLIGHT : FRIENDS IN DEEDS : There Are Plenty of Ways for Volunteers of All Ages to Make a Difference
- SYLMAR : Free Job Training Is Offered to 35 Women
- Van Tire Explodes, Killing Man and Injuring Another
- Look what Santa brought--Exhibit A!Times reporter Jim...
- County Authorities Take Another Look at Fraud Charges : Investigation: Discharged Social Services employees claim they were unfairly accused of food stamp deception after the Northridge quake.
- County Takes Another Look at Fraud Charges : Investigation: Discharged Social Services employees claim they were unfairly accused of food stamp deception after the Northridge earthquake. Officials concede mistakes may have been made.
- Metrolink Offers Free Holiday Rides
- LOS ANGELES : 25-Cent Bus, Rail Fares Set for 2 Holiday Eves
- COSTA MESA : Recycler Hired to Grind Christmas Trees
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Price Is Right for His Protection
- Football and Fox: Big Losses, Huge Gains : Television: Fox could lose as much as half a billion dollars over the course of the deal with the NFL, but the game put it in the big league with CBS, ABC and NBC.
- CLUB REVIEW : The Roxy: For Live Music, It's Hot, Happening, Hip
- Options Open for Montana : Quarterback Is Enjoying Game Too Much to Retire Now, Say Kansas City Teammates
- Murder Case Against Man in 1982 Killing Is Dismissed : Courts: Despite confession, the defense successfully raises questions about another suspect who was seen in the area when the Laguna Hills woman was killed.
- Dense Fog Is Blamed for Accidents : Weather: Storm never arrives, but waves batter Ventura Pier, and six commuter flights are delayed in Oxnard.
- VENTURA : Low-Income Students Get Gift of Music
- Marines Help to Cheer Camarillo Patients
- A Materialistic Fate for a Philosophical Legacy
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Knauss Again Heads Rich U.S. Pro Tour
- Call It 'Paul Ball' : Westhead Resurfaces With Frantic, High-Scoring Style at George Mason
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- PREP ROUNDUP : Five Anaheim Wrestlers Pin Opponents in Rout of Katella
- 'Andretti' Book a Big Winner Too
- Santa Margarita Flips for Aylor : Sophomore's Tumbling Throw-In Move Is a Winner for the Eagles
- Outgoing Kansas Lawmaker Is Favored to Replace Espy
- $9-Billion Income Tax Cut Urged by Wilson Task Force : Finance: Panelists say reduction is feasible because state will gain $37 billion in revenue as economy grows. Democrats express doubt and call the proposal political.
- WESTWOOD : UCLA Student Sentenced in Exam Theft Case
- Ben Keith & Friends"Seven Gates" Reprise* Times...
- ARCADIA : Entertainment, Retail Center Planned at Racetrack
- A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Holiday Nicer Due to Small Boy, Big Idea
- Gallegly to Head New House Panel
- Preparedness Program on the Rise After Quake : Santa Clarita: Participation in SECURE program has skyrocketed with 5,500 new members since Jan. 17 temblor.
- Rockwell Executive Proudest of B1B : Retirement: Deputy Chairman Sam Iacobellis, who is stepping down, says the bomber played a big role in ending Cold War.
- From Plastic to Diamonds--Realizing an Alchemist's Dream : Gems: A Hong Kong scientist is making tiny jewels from shopping bags and other reclaimed junk. Investors remain skeptical.
- LEARNING IS JOB ONE : Free-Form and Interactive, 'All Work and No Play' Is Career Day Without the Recruits
- 2 File Suit to Block Big O Tires From Weighing Buyout Proposal
- Repeat-Stress Injuries Up Sharply in OSHA Report : Safety: '93 figures show virtual epidemic of motion-related ailments. Other workplace mishaps declined.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rallies 34 Points on Prospect of Stable Interest Rates, Higher Stock Prices
- Deep-Discount Brokers Probed by Regulators
- Mullikin Medical Taps Smith Barney to Look Into Possible Sale
- WESTWOOD : Roadwork to Improve Access Near VA Hospital
- Lee Brevard, 45; Jewelry Designer Had Celebrity Clientele
- Holidays : WINE : The Right Red for the Roast
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Holidays : It's a Big Meat World
- '94 Foreclosures Setting Local and State Records : Real estate: The good news is that the rates of increase in repossessions have slowed dramatically, a research firm said.
- Alpha Microsystems: The Santa Ana provider of...
- Irvine Sensors Corp.: The Costa Mesa developer...
- International Business
- Play Beer!
- JAUNTS : Evening Cruises a Bright Idea for Viewing Christmas Lights : Operators offer tours of Channel Islands and Ventura harbors. Passengers are advised to dress warmly--even with gloves and hats.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Adoption by Parents With HIV Is Reversed
- COVER STORY : Homes for the Holidays : Lavish Displays Transform Area Houses Into Yuletide Showplaces
- SHOPTALK : A Mall-Free Search for Stocking Stuffers : Charming items ranging from chocolate wreaths to musical spoons and Chilean flutes are purchased at neighborhood stores.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : 14-Year County Veteran Loses Job With Stanton : Layoffs: Executive secretary and another employee in the supervisor's office are among first to feel effects of county's financial crisis.
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Stealing Into Our Lives : Unsensational Crimes Often Take Biggest Toll
- HEALTH : Hospital Dishes Up First-Class Cuisine : Queen of the Valley chef David Koscher turns around the notion that food for patients has to be boring and bland.
- Babbitt OKs Rise in Glacier Bay Traffic
- Reality Check for Stanford at White House
- ROUNDUP : Closer Not Enough for Northridge Women
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Rich Tastes of Punjab Come to Westlake : India House does its best preparing chicken and meat in the searing tandoor. But attention to detail would help other dishes.
- Santa's Elf, with $10 bills in hand, makes sure the buck doesn't stop here.
- KEEPING YOUR COOL : You can have your rhinestones, your neons, your chichi fabrics. Our fantasy gathering of skiers demands function over flash.
- BRIEFLY : Art: Clinic Seeks Artists for Tour
- COLUMN ONE : Learning to Live Without the Bomb : Once at the heart of history, the last of America's nuclear arms designers ponder their future in a nation that no longer needs them.
- FBI Car Filled With Guns Is Stolen From Agent's House
- Orange County Almanac
- SANTA ANA : Volunteers Needed for Holiday Dinner
- Clayton, Wren Select Schools
- November Restaurant Closures
- TIME OUT : Running to Daylight
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Spoonhour Show Again Has St. Louis Enthralled
- Sports
- Sports
- Arafat Supporters Win Student Election in Gaza
- Warming Up Before a Trip to the Lights Fantastic
- Water Conservation Program Suspended
- NORWALK : Boy, 16, Held in Vandalism of Jewish Cemetery Markers
- County, Cities Told by State to Pay More for Public Schools : Finances: Sacramento seeks more than $85 million, citing a miscalculation of taxes owed. Local officials scramble to adjust their budgets accordingly.
- LONG BEACH : Asphalt Recycler to Take Over Plant
- Unified Again, NHL Players Give Goodenow Veto Clout
- Baseball
- 'Jungle' Goes Back to Drawing Board : Movies: Disney's live-action version of the Kipling tale has the same basic story as the animated hit. But unlike that one, this film has real animals and a balance-of-nature message.
- Comedy Review : Rocky Develops Sharper Punches, Wider Reach
- Cities Delay Elections to Avoid 1996 Primary Conflict : Politics: Several councils vote to extend terms by 11 months to keep the races from being overwhelmed by presidential sweepstakes. Others consider similar action.
- Building on Spirit of the Season : Housing: Habitat for Humanity is building homes for two families, just in time for Christmas.
- Alfred W. DiTolla; Entertainment Union Leader
- Orange County Fans' Choices
- SANTA ANA
- WOODLAND HILLS : New Paint and Fresh Start for Western Statues
- Long Beach State Wins According to Plan : Basketball: Greenberg said his team would do better and it did, beating Montana, 79-69.
- Canyons in Drought Condition : Men's basketball: Cougars score only 20 points during the first half of a 73-57 home loss to Moorpark and fall to 5-8.
- Royal's Zirnite Makes Oral Commitment to Fresno State : Football: Center says he will sign with Bulldogs in February. Teammate Reddington will play for the Naval Academy.
- Improving 49ers Make a Point at the Pyramid
- LADERA HEIGHTS : 2 Men Sought in Car Chase, Slaying at Stoplight
- EL CAMINO COLLEGE : 3.25% Raise for Faculty Ends Bitter Dispute
- Double-Murder Case May Need 2nd Jury
- OFF THE CUFF : A Gift and Its Presentation Are a Package Deal
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : 4 Other Counties in High-Risk Category : Investing: Survey names San Bernardino, San Diego, Monterey and Placer, but doesn't predict bankruptcies.
- SIGNAL HILL : Council OKs Barrier for Dawson Street
- Clinton Rethinking Staff for Reelection Bid, Officials Say : Politics: New aides may supplant directors of '92 campaign. President is described as 'madder than hell.'