- LOS ANGELES : Antonovich, Molina Feud Hits New Pitch
- INSURANCE
- Systems Control Inc.: The company said Tuesday...
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Failed Fund Is 'Exhibit A' in Levitt Testimony on Derivatives
- Baby Superstore Stock Weighs In With 93% Jump
- Metallica Sues Label, Challenging '7-Year' Contract Statute
- Sen. Calderon Fined $15,000 for Funds Misuse : Ethics: State watchdog agency finds improper use of campaign chest for such things as tennis togs and his son's birthday party.
- '90s FAMILY : The Effects of Movies Differ From Kid to Kid
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Shuttle Crew Laughs Its Way to Another Attempt at Liftoff
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Miscues Have Brown on the Defensive : She prematurely announces an agreement to debate Wilson and finds herself in an embarrassing spot over remarks about fellow Democrats and the death penalty.
- HUMAN CONDITION : Those Random Acts of Cheapness
- Cracking Down on the Right Targets : Reform begins to touch mindless robocop sentencing
- Attacks on Afghan Capital Kill 58, Hurt 224
- Reality Won't Have a Bestseller Ending : Japan: Relying on military might, rather than tackling causes of trade gap, makes for good reading but poor policy.
- REGARDS TO THE PAST : North Vietnam Journey Brings Honor to Ancestors and Hopes for the Future
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Rodeo Riders Buck the Odds, Live a Dream : BITING THE DUST: The Wild Ride and Dark Romance of the Rodeo Cowboy and the American West <i> by Dirk Johnson</i> ; Simon & Schuster $22, 240 pages
- Supervisors to Get a Jump on Next Budget
- $216-Million Rescue Deal Would Revive 20th Century : Insurance: American International Group would control up to 43% of stock and gain a national platform.
- Police Disarmed by Haitian Mobs : Caribbean: Roving bands storm stations in countryside and turn weapons over to U.S. troops. Some officers flee; others seek protection from Americans.
- EL MONTE : Month-Old Boy Found Safe 1 Week After Kidnaping
- After-School Program Takes Off at Lemonwood : Oxnard: Children remain on campus for homework or play. Organizers had worried that unsupervised youngsters were at risk of getting into trouble.
- SANTA PAULA : Funds Sought, but Road Stays Blocked
- Wilson Signs Bill on School Bus Flashing Lights
- Ventura Seeks to Sell Water Share in Project
- One Picture, Two Perspectives : Marion Barry. Louis Farrakhan. Al Sharpton. Why do blacks and whites view the world so differently?
- Countywide : Forum on Prop. 187 Scheduled Tonight
- Valley 9th, Ventura 14th in State Football Poll
- COMMENTARY : Jet Faces Are New, but the Story Is Old
- The Old Men and the Sea : Loren Grey, 78, Fell Hook, Line and Sinker for the Fish Tales Told by His Father, Zane Grey
- The Good Doctor Wields a Big Bat : Softball Star Dot Richardson Still Is in the Hunt to Become a Surgeon and an Olympic Gold Medal Winner
- Adams Gives 'Dresser' Fiber
- One of four trucks carrying a set...
- Prospects Are Dim for Avoiding Delay : Hockey: Latest proposal by NHL fails to spark any hint of agreement, increasing chance that season's start will be postponed.
- SANTA ANA : Jury Finds for Dealer in 2 Women's Firing
- May's Third-Period Goal Lifts Stars Over Kings, 3-2
- HEALTH WATCH : Sleeping, Not Dead
- NEWPORT BEACH : City Council OKs Charter Cruise Tax
- Spill Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic on Riverside Freeway : Accident: Drum of cement sealant falls off construction truck, causing a three-car collision and stopping westbound traffic for six hours. Substance also falls into nearby creek.
- VAN NUYS : 3 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Chase
- Ronney JenkinsSCHOOL: HuenemeSPORT: FootballYEAR: JuniorSEASON AT A...
- Bad Knee Forces Nance to Quit
- Earthquake Repairs May Hit $16 Million for Simi Valley Schools
- TENNIS ROUNDUP
- SIDELINES : With Turnover on Return, Crespi Can't Hold Onto Its Cushion
- Despite Profits, Duck Official Wants Cap : Hockey: Tavares says long-term financial success would be endangered by salary spiral.
- Trainer of Horses With Mystery Virus Dies
- Platinum Software Corp.: The Irvine financial software...
- Judge Rejects Racketeering Charges Against Tobacco Firms
- S. Carolina Gets Reprieve on Nuclear Waste Dump : Energy: Arrival of ships carrying spent fuel rods from Europe is delayed to give state more time to block shipment in court.
- Lannan Literary Awards Announced
- Contractors Fined Over Subway Work
- NO CLAS: Another one bites the dust--for...
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Gold Jumps, Yields Hit 2-Year High
- CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Aristide May Reappoint Ex-Premier : Politics: Sources say Rene Preval is one of six candidates under consideration. His policies helped spur military coup.
- Embryo Research Backed by Federal Health Panel
- 'Shadow Box' Spending Restrictions Lifted : Police: City Council votes unanimously to remove limit on memorial plaques for slain officers.
- SEAL BEACH : Pedestrian Killed at Freeway Transition
- Running From Trouble : Nordhoff Standout Josh Hawkins Escapes Gang Tackle With Move to Ojai
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES : Game Firms Battle in Court
- A Good Time Was Had by All, Almost
- U.S. Unveils Health Industry Antitrust Guidelines
- Non-Unanimous Jury Idea Appeals to Some Reformers : Law: Prosecutors love--and defense lawyers hate--system used for most felonies in Oregon.
- Wilson Signs 3 Bills Inspired by Antonovich Case : Court: Tax revenue will no longer be used to pay damages when elected officials are found guilty of improprieties.
- Eyewitness: Carlos Fuentes : PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Why Damn a Great State Resource?
- SAN FERNANDO : Festival to Celebrate Culture of Cruising
- Darcie FrazierSCHOOL: L.A. BaptistSPORT: VolleyballYEAR: SeniorSEASON AT...
- Fed Decides Not to Raise Interest Rates Again : Economy: Analysts warn of another increase soon. Some businesses, which saw overtightening, express relief.
- TELEVISION : Spoofing a Crime, a Chase and Media Race
- Photo Got Their Attention, but the Price Was Not Right
- Joan Irvine Smith Son Chooses Love Over Family Ties : Relationships: Marriage to a woman of whom his mother disapproves may cost Morton Smith an inheritance of up to $100 million. But in his heart, he says, he did the right thing.
- White House Ceremony Honors U.S., Russian Veterans of WW II
- Help Your Child Make Friends
- Former Official Is Acquitted in Japan Bribe Case : Asia: First verdict involving a politician in Recruit scandal is setback in anti-corruption battle.
- When a Class Assignment Becomes a Task : Schedules: O.C. parents and students can get a change depending on the situation, school and principal.
- IRVINE : Construction Worker Hit, Killed by Truck
- CAMARILLO : School Spreads News of Parents Night
- Neighborhood Cleanup Program Goes Citywide
- INGLEWOOD : Gunman Sought in Killing of Price Club Employee
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Money Looking for a Home
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Special Teams Are Special Problem
- LEGAL FILEAnother Lawsuit: Pop star Michael Jackson...
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Leave a Message on My Stereo
- Square Pegs? : Being Rejected by Peers Is Not Only Hurtful, It Can Cause Emotional Problems and Bad Behavior
- Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Guatemala
- Key Allies Reject Plan for Ending Bosnia Arms Embargo : Balkans: Britain, France resist lifting ban, even with a six-month delay.
- Republican Candidates Take Pledge for Reform : Congress: Valley politicians here and in Washington sign GOP 'contract.' And a Burbank Democrat signs his own version of pact.
- Is everyone trying to capitalize on the...
- At Least He Isn't in Denial
- PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Reports of Demise Greatly Exaggerated
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ed Wood': '50s Blithe Spirit : Director Tim Burton Captures the Eccentric Charm of a Bad Filmmaker
- TERRORISM : Case Against Muslim Cleric Could Blow Up in Prosecutors' Faces : Despite his age, disabilities and lack of a lawyer, the sheik is not seen as an underdog in the bombing plot trial.
- Republicans Vow Conservative Change : Politics: Incumbents, candidates unveil agenda they promise to make law if the GOP takes control of the House. Democrats denounce it as a fraud.
- SIMI VALLEY : City to Debate New Ice Rink Proposal
- NEWBURY PARK : Air Conditioner Shot During Quarrel
- Mayor Proposes Effort to Keep Firms in L.A. : Economy: Riordan will ask City Council to authorize $1.9 million. The plan calls for a marketing campaign and incentives such as tax breaks and loans.
- Shop Owners Offer Ideas to Revamp Boulevard : Thousand Oaks: At a public forum, proprietors cite problems of central business district. Brainstorming session is hailed as a good first step.
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Police Station Pregnant With Esprit de Corps
- Obituaries : * Archer Gordon; Known as the 'Father' of CPR
- Leonard Feather
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / CONGRESS / 44th...
- AFTERSHOCK WATCH
- 3 Laws Inspired by Antonovich Case Signed : Ethics: Governor enacts three bills making officials liable for court damages arising from misconduct. They stem from 1993 case, now on appeal, in which the supervisor called a judge on behalf of a campaign contributor.
- Candidates
- State Industrial Base
- Cheaper Braces No Savings for MTA : Transportation: The agency did not demand financial concessions when it allowed a contractor to use less costly wood braces instead of metal, records show. The material is blamed for contributing to the sinkage in Hollywood.
- Gubernatorial Debates
- Battle on Peleliu
- Health Care and the Free Market
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 28, 1994
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- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 28, 1994
- Obituaries - Sept. 28, 1994
- Obituaries - Sept. 28, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 28, 1994
- DISNEY DICTIONARY? If you're brazen enough to...
- Clinton, Yeltsin Discuss Ending Iran Arms Sales : Summit: U.S. officials are optimistic. Cash-strapped Russia earns $1 billion a year on weaponry for Tehran.
- Wilson's Veto Halts School Testing Program
- Rejection of CLAS Tests Is Cheered, Criticized : Education: Some in county call governor's veto 'a great victory for parents.' Others call it a loss for students and teachers.
- Seniors
- Children Alone Nearly 3 Days With Dead Mother
- Police Panel Calls for Sex Harassment, Bias Unit : LAPD: A committee recommends an independent division to investigate internal accusations. Commission vote is delayed so Williams can study the plan.
- U.S. Considers Allowing Sales of Russian Handguns : Trade: Officials say letting Moscow export weapons to America could help end Kremlin's arms deals with Iran.
- Wilson Ends Controversial Student Testing With Veto
- Jurors More Available Than Expected, Ito Says : Simpson case: Judge sees signs panel can be chosen quickly. But some analysts fear overeagerness, hidden bias.
- Ducks Take Shots at Vaccine Opener : Health: 15 hockey players brave immunizations after practice during the start of the Visiting Nurse Assn.'s drive to prepare residents for flu season.
- Reaction Mild to Marathon's Money Laundering : Ethics: Several officials praise firm's management of the race, but two call for a review of company's contract with the city.
- Plane Crashes on Street in Fullerton; 2 On-Board Injured
- Dodger Cuts to Include 25 Positions
- Local Group Boosts Effort to Save Rams
- The Melding Americas : Policy : U.S. Trying to Refocus Its Relations With Neighbors in Post-Cold War Era : While trade and political conditions are favorable, crises such as Cuba and Haiti get in the way of progress.
- COMPANY TOWN : No Telecom Bill Means States, Courts Must Sort Out Issues
- Company Town : Columbia TriStar Video Announces Deal to Distribute in Former Soviet Union : Movies: The venture with Varus Video hopes to cut into the market for illegally copied feature films.
- Earlier Intervention Holds Lessons for U.S. in Haiti : Occupation: Public improvements didn't last. Ill will created by racism then could snarl relations now.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 2 Men Killed by Metrolink Trains in Separate Accidents
- The Light Comes On at the DWP : Major sexual harassment problem--nearly 100 complaints--is revealed
- UCI Medical Center Unit Gets Grant for Cancer Program
- PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Tops Dana Hills
- IRS Seeking 17,000 People It Owes a Total of $11 Million : Taxes: These Southern Californians' refund checks were returned because post office couldn't find current addresses.
- CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : 221 Haiti Refugees Come Home From Guantanamo : Repatriation: Group is the first to return since the Americans landed. Many are bewildered and fearful.
- Judge Rejects Former Sen. Hill's Bid to Remain Free on Bail Pending Appeal
- CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Haiti Clashes Raise 'Mission Creep' Fear : Military: Some say U.S. police role exceeds operation's original scope. Pentagon maintains it's essential for success.
- BODY WATCH : Odds Are Against Dodging the Bolt
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : Signing Up New Voters Is No Job for the Shy
- Robot Coaches Children in Taking Care
- Military's Hands Can't Be Tied : Learning lessons from Beirut and Somalia
- 4 Arrested in West Hollywood Carjacking, Rape : Violence: Couple open their door to victim and call 911. A quick response by deputies results in the capture of the suspects in less than two hours.
- OXNARD : Post Office Expands Passport Service
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler Says He's Not Getting Calls
- The Melding Americas : Heritage : Mexico Strives to Hold On to Its Past : The government has begun a program to ensure the nation's culture endures at a time of accelerating bicultural fusion.
- SOCIAL ISSUES : Clinton Surrogates Hit Road to Get Backing for Homeless Plan
- O.C. Office No. 1 in Unclaimed IRS Refunds
- Molina Halts Billing Over Library Tax : County: Supervisor orders printing canceled when she learns documents would include a charge to property owners that has not received final approval.
- Thousand Oaks to Consider Public Scrutiny of Land Sales : Appraisals: Councilwoman Jaime Zukowski says the process needs better monitoring. An opponent calls it 'overkill.'
- Famalaro Enters Not Guilty Plea : Courts: Oct. 17 hearing is set for man charged with murder and kidnaping of Huber. Grand jury indictment is possible; prosecutors still may seek the death penalty.
- PLATFORM : A Shaky Policy
- Rancho Santiago Defense Adjusts to New Style
- A Crowded House . . . and Stage : Music review: The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields looked more like a symphonic ensemble than a chamber group at a sold-out UK/LA Festival concert at Cerritos center.
- Christy & Christy of Van Nuys won...
- Food 4 Less Supermarkets Inc.: The La...
- Surviving Cancer
- Reuben DroughnsAnaheim, JuniorFootball/Running backDroughns, who rushed for...
- High Court to Consider Reversing Federal Affirmative Action Rules : Judiciary: The justices agree to hear a case challenging the preferences given to minorities when competing for U.S. contracts.
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Complex, Yet Idyllic, Story of Childhood in Vermont : NORTHERN BORDERS <i> by Howard Frank Mosher</i> ; Doubleday $22.95, 291 pages
- SPECIAL DELIVERY: Still waiting for your tax...
- Officials Give Their Views on Transfers : It Seems to Work in Districts Where Rule Is in Place, but Some Coaches Are Skeptical
- By The Numbers : Spotlight
- Algerian Forces Kill Extremist Leader
- Erasing the Past : Irvine Institute's Lasers Help Ex-Gang Members Lose Tattoos--and Gain Respect
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Hotel Expansion Gets Preliminary OK
- 'Is That All There Is to a Circus?' Patrons Ask : Entertainment: Vargas show drops exotic animal acts. The decision disappoints some customers but is applauded by animal rights activists.
- Parents to Face Fines for Curfew Violations
- Countywide : District's Parents Give Schools High Marks in Poll
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : St. Margaret's School to Host College Fair
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Volunteers Driven to Speed, Skid and Swerve : Law enforcement: Eighteen who donate time to the Sheriff's Department maneuver their way through a training course.
- The Decision That Won't Go Away : Raiders: Key fourth-down running play against the Chargers costs Shell a night's sleep.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : This Old Shoe Didn't Bother Landeta
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : This Old Shoe Didn't Bother Landeta
- Struggling to Measure Up : Retailing: Ailing House of Fabrics is hoping to turn itself around by shifting its focus from sewing to crafts and home decorating. A prototype store, reopened in Simi Valley after the quake, reports a climb in sales.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Trade Hopes Boost Dollar; Markets Calm
- Stevens Construction Inc. of Lancaster won a...
- THE ECONOMY
- The Melding Americas : Diplomacy : End of Cold War Has Radically Changed U.S.-Latin Relations : Most happy to see end to heavy-handedness, but fear neglect by Washington.
- Courtney OwensCalvary Chapel, SeniorVolleyball/Outside hitterA four-year starter,...
- BODY WATCH : Waist Away : A new generation of diet drugs is gaining favor among obesity experts. The long-term aids seem to be effective--and not addictive
- THE TIMES POLL : Jury System Is Held in Low Regard by Most
- Making A Difference in Your Community : Horse Riding Gives Balance to Special Kids
- PLACENTIA : Docents Sought for Bradford House Tours
- County Unable to Find Foster Home for Abused Boy : Social services: Prospective parents are leery of the publicity surrounding the case of alleged torture and the special medical care the 10-year-old needs.
- Sonora Center Clark Selects San Jose State
- Theater Review : The Right Sisters Make 'Flyin' West' Take Off
- Part of the Solution : Boy Who Brought Brass Knuckles to Class Matures Into School Board Adviser
- Haskel International Applies to Sell Stock
- Company Town : Producer Who Alleged CBS Used His Script Gets $7.3 Million
- Whittaker Controls Inc. of North Hollywood won...
- TRAVEL AND TOURISM
- Management Styles Placed in 4 Categories
- Company Town
- Israel Quietly OKs West Bank Expansion, Angering PLO
- Inferior Tunnel Braces Cited in Ground Sinkage
- The Melding Americas : Views From the South
- Mitchell Leaving With a Smile, Unmet Goal : Politics: Majority leader says he doesn't regret decision to retire. But friends say he is crushed by failure to pass health care reform.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Unhealthy Approach to Health
- Special Envoys : Hale Middle School Hosts Sixth-Graders From China
- Unity Coalition Conference at CSUN
- Prosecutor Recounts Brutality in Trial of Accused Killers : Crime: Opening statement begins with a detailed description of the slayings of a Maywood police officer and a Van Nuys grocer.
- LANCASTER : Antelope Valley's First AIDS Clinic Is Dedicated
- Council Finds Time to Limit Late-Hour Votes : City Hall: Officials hope starting meetings a half-hour earlier will prevent fatigue from influencing policy.
- Generation Gaps Filled at Church Centers : Genealogy: Mormon family history libraries are packed with clues to the past.
- BURBANK : Hearing on Airport Terminal Postponed
- Atmosphere Please, and Make It a Double
- TV Reviews : MTV's 'Smart Sex' Informs, Entertains
- Potential Thornton Panel Queried Over Opinions : Court: Death penalty will be sought in murder case. Lawyers assay the 125 candidates' views on capital punishment.
- More Big Firms Cut Jobs Despite Economy's Rise : Employment: Number of layoffs generally shrinking, study finds. Companies are also adding jobs in other divisions.
- Electronic Clearing House Extends Warrant Deadline
- Rexon Colorado Center Replaces Irvine Facility
- RETAILING
- Yeltsin Calls for 5-Nation Pact to Reduce Nuclear Arsenals
- The Melding Americas
- Suspect Denies Guilt in Death of Woman Found in Freezer
- Gotti Accuser Sentenced to Five Years in Plea Deal : Mafia: Salvatore Gravano is rewarded for testifying against the notorious Gambino Family boss and other organized crime figures.
- Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting
- SEAL BEACH : Watchful Residents Protect Streets
- Simi Valley City Council Votes 4-1 for 12% Raise : Salaries: Each member will receive $739 a month, a $79 increase, plus a 12% boost for expenses.
- ORANGE : Anti-Graffiti Reward Program Gets Funding
- What trial? During an ESPN report on...
- Schools Reject Claim by Fired Principal
- Hicks Cleared to Make Return for the Bruins : College football: Leading rusher for '93 team was thought to be sidelined for season after suffering knee injury last spring.
- Hard-Core Menaces to Society
- Northridge Meadows to Be Razed
- Surgery Not Planned for Raveling : College basketball: USC coach is listed in stable condition as he recovers from injuries suffered in crash.
- Pop Music Review : Love Spit Love: A Fur Cry From Psychedelic
- American Safety Flight Systems Inc. of Glendale...
- Comment Sought on Blue Cross Proposal
- Syncor International Expects Quarterly Loss
- Company Town
- HEALTH
- The Melding Americas : Language : To Get Ahead, U.S. Learns to Speak Up--in Spanish : As commercial ties strengthen, fluency is valued as a major business asset. Study programs have burgeoned.
- The Melding Americas : Culture : Americas Prove They're Not Always Poles Apart : Rodeos rope Brazilian hearts while Americans swing to Latin beats. But the exchange is far from even.
- L.A. Marathon Firm Fined for Concealing Donations : Ethics: Organization admits laundering campaign contributions while city contract was up for renewal.
- Notebook : Week 3 Continues to Be Unlucky for Vaqueros
- SIMI VALLEY : Hazardous Waste Disposal Planned
- SANTA ANA : Prostitution Sting Nets 48 Arrests
- Runaway Car Kills Girl and Injures Sister : Tragedy: The two were walking to school in San Pedro when station wagon without brakes swerved into them. Eight-year-old is in critical condition.
- Man Sentenced in Loan Fraud Case
- THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Asked in Pizzeria Robberies
- NEWPORT BEACH : School Dress-Code Review Explained
- Talks Produce No Signs of Progress : Hockey: Bettman says he will decide Friday whether to postpone Saturday's scheduled season openers.
- Chandler Sitting Pretty : Rams: He appears to have earned the starting job over Miller with victory over the Chiefs.
- LOS ANGELES : Lawyer Says Officer Didn't Mean to Shoot at Patrolman
- FULLERTON : Plants Will Be Sold to Finance Scholarships
- POP/ROCKSinging Women: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Annie...
- Teledyne Selected to Work on Computer Prototype
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Rises on Hopes for Japan Accord
- U.S. to Settle Kickback Case With O.C. Firm : Medicine: Agreement involving unit of Coram Healthcare Corp. of Newport Beach ends two-year probe.
- JF2M Inc. of Lancaster won a $782,588...
- New Plan to Lift Bosnia Arms Embargo Studied : Balkans: Compromise being worked on at U.N. would permit shipments to Muslim-led government forces early in 1995.
- GIs Take Over Most Dreaded Haiti Police Post
- Woman Praised for Saving Boy From Dog
- FREEDOM WATCH : Anderson's Files
- Board Gives Teachers a 2% Pay Hike
- A Tenuous Truce : Gang Cease-Fire in Violence-Plagued Oakwood Kept Summer Peaceful; Police Remain Skeptical
- Police Recover Property, Truck, Credit Cards
- Bakersfield, Bishop Amat to Square Off
- TV Reviews : HBO's 'Arthur Ashe' Jittery but Loving
- Thomas Leads Way as Bills Drop Broncos to 0-4 : AFC: Running back scores two late first-half touchdowns and Buffalo holds on for 27-20 victory.
- Warning Signs of Phantom Banks
- THOUSAND OAKS : Low-Interest Home Loans Offered by City
- Subdivision Plans to Be Studied
- San Fernando Valley Gangs Maintain Precarious Peace : Crime: An activist scarred by tragedy is given credit for helping stem violence. The earthquake, the Mexican Mafia and an increased police presence also may have played roles.
- Chandler Sitting Pretty : Rams: He appears to have earned the starting job over Miller with victory over the Chiefs.
- Cynthia E. Feig has been named manager...
- TRAVEL AND TOURISM : Knott's Berry Farm Plans to Scare Up Profits During the Haunting Season
- Company Town : Sealey Bails Out of Interactive Network
- Garment Firm to Pay $20,000 in Wages Case
- Lost Health Insurance Deduction Is a Bitter Pill for Self-Employed
- ENERGY
- The Melding Americas : U.S. IN THE HEMISPHERE
- LAGUNA BEACH : Robber Gets Away With B of A's $5,000
- Police Check Case of Man Shot in Neck at a Friend's Home
- THOUSAND OAKS : Man, 45, Is Sentenced in Abduction Case
- SHERMAN OAKS : Fashion Square Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction
- SIMI VALLEY : Apartment-Office Proposal Is Shelved
- CULVER CITY : Taggers Can Lose Driver's Licenses Under New Law
- Blood Feud? : Hardly, but as Shulas Prepare for Meeting of Coaches Don, Dave, Family Comes Second
- Emco Fluid Systems Inc. of Valencia won...
- International Environmental Corp. of Panorama City won...
- E-Systems of Dallas to Buy Fluid Controls Operations
- Battling to Be Top Dog in a Finicky Business : Pet food: Glendale-based Nestle USA gains share in a stagnant market, hastening the cluttered industry's trend toward consolidation.
- Advantage Life Products Inc.: The company said...
- Phantom Banks Vanish With Investors' Cash : Securities: United States and Canada warn of surge in rogue entities that offer incredible returns.
- Hammers in Full Swing : Valley's Small Repair, Construction Firms Struggle to Meet Demand as Post-Quake Prosperity Finally Begins
- Kodak OKs Auctioning of Its Household Products Unit : Reorganization: Sale to Britain's Reckitt will raise $1.55 billion for company refocusing on core imaging business.
- TRAVEL AND TOURISM
- F2M / SCI of Lancaster won a...
- E. Michael Thoben III was named chairman...
- AT & T to Distribute Tekelec Equipment