- Why Can't Joe College Read? : Increasing numbers of Cal State enrollees need remedial work in basic English and math
- BOYS' BASKETBALL : GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDonald Gets 34, but Servite Tips Ocean View
- Stern Gets a Bit of a Ratings Shock : He Drops to No. 5 in Lowest L.A. Radio Mark in 2 Years; KLAX Still No. 1
- ANAHEIM : Volunteers Sought for Ground Water Study
- Ancient Bird Fossils Found
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- High Court to Consider Parade Gay Ban : Judiciary: A Boston group is asking to prevent gays from joining in their St. Patrick's Day festivities. The case presents a test of the First Amendment.
- U.N. Seeks 6,500 More Troops to Monitor Bosnia Cease-Fire : Balkans: Member states on Tuesday will discuss sending added volunteers. In Sarajevo, negotiators fail to cement truce.
- 12 at FBI Disciplined Over '92 Shooting : Law enforcement: The crackdown stems from a fatal standoff with white separatists in Idaho. But two who were wounded call it a 'hand-slapping.'
- Robledo Saves Santiago With Three-Pointer
- Sunglass Maker Oakley Will Remain in County : Manufacturing: Plans to move to Nevada site were abandoned after pep talks by Supervisor Vasquez and Gov. Wilson.
- Apple's Stock Buoyed by New Takeover Story : Electronics: Three technology companies--Oracle, Philips and Matsushita--are reportedly mulling a joint bid.
- Sri Lanka Truce Raises Peace Hopes : Asia: Some are skeptical rebels will accept power-sharing plan floated in 1950s. But others say both sides are ready to end war.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Valley Beats OCC in Overtime
- Weekend TV : Primed for Gingrich, Congress, Chung
- A Look Ahead: In comedy, expect less pure-stand up : Sketch Comedy Should Stand a Chance in O.C.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Yields Drop, Stocks Rise on Job News
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Action Seeks to Secure Funds for Defense in Overton Trial
- BURBANK : Public Meetings to Discuss Traffic Needs
- Man Takes a Million-Dollar Phone Call Sitting Down
- Countywide : Red Cross Is Seeking Assistance for Flood Victims
- SYLMAR : City Council Honors Football Champions
- GLENDALE : 2,000 Crowd Into St. Mary's for Armenian Christmas Rites
- Church Will Install Elders, Deacons
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : CLU Women Roll Behind Wood, 122-45
- No Players Yet, but Six Teams Set to Play Ball : Baseball: Golden State League is ready to throw its first pitch in May with a franchise in the Antelope Valley.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL : SEA VIEW LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Eagles Beat Woodbridge With Shaky Balancing Act
- PREP WRESTLING : Calvary Chapel Gets to Practice in a Rout
- Pop Album Chart : Post-Holiday Slump Affecting Sales
- TV Reviews : 'Fudge-A-Mania' a Too-Cutesy Outing
- TELEVISIONCast as Liz: Actress Sherilyn Fenn ("Twin...
- Wilkens Becomes King of Coaching Victories
- BOXING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : An Odd Place to Be Looking for Money
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Here, the Twain Shall Meet : Fans of Browns, Steelers Share Towns, Though Not Always Peaceably
- Crescenta Valley Suffers First Loss
- Manskar Chooses USC Over UCLA, Colorado
- REAL ESTATE
- SUN VALLEY : Business Watch Sets First Meeting
- SIMI VALLEY : Gallegly Aide Will Meet With Residents
- Homeless Aid Group Begins Its 5th Year
- A Struggler Who Soared : Street Singer, Recording Artist Ted Hawkins Is Recalled Fondly
- Fullerton's Nevadomsky Picks UCLA
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Concordia Wins Record Ninth Straight
- Breakdown Gives a Vintage Coach a Vintage Eleven
- NBA ROUNDUP : Disgruntled Drexler Shoots Down Celtics
- COMMENTARY : Time of the Rangers' Lives Has Become Most Trying
- New Wave of the '80s the Latest Rave : Pop Beat: As rock grows harder, rawer and more confessional, thirtysomethings are looking back to those old songs with perky beats and wacky lyrics.
- A Look Ahead: In jazz, little new on the horizon : What You Saw Is What You'll Probably Get
- Search of Former Honda Exec's Office Called Illegal
- In a Word, the First Lady Forgives
- Tax Cuts: Wilson Goes With Flow : In unsettled times, his 5% proposal may be premature
- ". . . Every step toward...
- In the Thick of It : Recreation: Scores of county residents head to the backcountry for snowballs, sledding and skiing.
- County Housing Still Ranks as Expensive
- HOLLYWOOD : MTA to Resume Tunneling Today on Subway Project
- Palmdale Home Free on Shots by Martin
- TV Reviews : 'House': More Satirical Misses Than Hits
- Dance Review : Fountain's 'Canela Pura' Offers Pure Flamenco Gold
- SANTA ANITA : Experience Not Lacking in Field for San Carlos
- Stai Gets a Surprise to Go With a National Title : Football: Nebraska guard walks in on intimate gathering of 60 well-wishers, organized by his mother.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Savanna's Fourth-Quarter Rally Beats Magnolia, 51-50
- CKE Says Proposal Preceded GB Foods Suit : Courts: It says it got no response to offer to expand the number of restaurants where Carl's Jr. was testing the latter's products.
- Homing In ON THE Future : After losing their home in the 1993 Laguna Beach fire, Joanna and Mark Konno decided to rebuild for the long-term with a solar-powered home.
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Probe of Foster's Death to Be Reviewed
- 6 Latino Civic Leaders to Be Honored
- Hospital Molester Gets 10-Year Sentence : Simi Valley: Nurse's aide was convicted of abusing three patients-- two elderly and one mentally disabled.
- CAMARILLO : Man Held in Alleged Credit-Card Scam
- GRANADA HILLS : Rally Set Against Home Depot Project
- EXTERIORS : Garage Doors Are Open to Variety
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Gingrich to Suggest Special Ethics Panel
- Iranian Air Force Leader, Military Chiefs Die in Crash
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Laid-Off County Workers Start Downsizing Dreams
- Mexican Ruling Party Crisis Denied : Latin America: Leader acknowledges problems but says the party isn't culprit. She welcomes exoneration in scandal.
- INS to Expand Job-Applicant Verification Program : Immigration: Pilot plan lets firms check the validity of potential hires' employment documents by telephone.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Probst Seeks Deal to House Arts Groups
- City Guide
- Valley's Violent Crime Fell in '94 : Statistics: LAPD figures, highlighted by 40% decline in homicides, show continuation of positive trend. Residents' fear, however, is still strong.
- 5 File for 2 Open Seats on Glendale School Board
- Efforts to Speed Bond Projects Seen Failing : Audits: Many public works programs remain incomplete, studies say. The city's outmoded procedures are blamed.
- SHERMAN OAKS : County OKs Money for Storm Drain
- Pigskin Classic Takes Its Act to Michigan
- Lockabey, Longtime Sailing Writer, Dead at 85
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Either a Mismatch or a Misjudgment : NFC: Everything points to a lopsided victory today for 49ers over Bears.
- COMMENTARY : Jets' Owner Is Life of Party Every Decade
- TV Reviews : 'Hope' Threatened by Hackneyed Plot
- Stadler Late, Gets More Than a Tardy Slip : Golf: He misses tee time at La Costa by 90 seconds and it costs him a two-stroke penalty. Huston takes lead.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : St. Margaret's Defeats Liberty Christian
- Lakers Play Without Ceballos, Still Win : Pro basketball: Back spasms sideline forward; but Jones and Van Exel pick up slack in 106-98 victory over Bucks.
- Northridge's Clements Earns 2nd-Team Honor
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Sharpe's Future Is Secured Financially
- Pigskin Classic Going to Michigan for '95
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Grant's Patterson Shoots Down Granada Hills With 41 Points
- Home Entertainment : Kultur Video Is Home for Classical Arts
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Rivals Are Still Roaring : AFC: Brash Browns refuse to accept two earlier losses, so Steelers hope playoff victory will do the job.
- Irish Wore Green and Fauria Saw Red
- TECHNOLOGY : High-Tech Homes: Just Around Corner
- GOP Details Plans to Give States More Power, Prestige
- Meeting Focuses on Proposal for Ventura Blvd.
- LOS ANGELES : $240-Million Shortfall Seen in Quake Loan Program
- Critics Snap at Goldberg Over Dog Park Approval
- Panah's Mother Tells Court of Abusing Him : Sentencing: Testimony, meant to gain jury's sympathy for convicted murderer so he will not get death penalty, brings him close to tears.
- Lag in Selling of Bonds Slows Down Projects : Audits: Public works programs, such as upgrading 911 system and quake retrofitting, remain incomplete. Outmoded procedures are blamed.
- ROSEMEAD : 2 Plead Guilty to Forcing Thais Into Prostitution
- NHL Players Union Fed Up, Says 'Let Them Shut It Down'
- SAN CLEMENTE : Low Rates Set for Filming Within City
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Perry's Talks May Give Clue on Knox
- Harrick: Always a Question : College basketball: UCLA coach looks to the future, says ejection from Thursday's loss to Oregon was unfair.
- Injury Keeps Graf Out of Australian Open
- Revival Meeting? : Matadors Hope Huddling Without Cassidy Helps Put Them Back on Track
- 'Wrong' Is Right for Her First Film Deal : Ellen DeGeneres signs with Disney for a comedy. She is the latest TV star to take the big-screen plunge.
- Defense Firm to Pay Record Criminal Fine
- MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Faced With a Big Bill : Earners of Pesos May Feel a Strong Pull to <i> el Norte</i>
- Big Gap Seen in City Quake Loan Fund
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Rain-Related Business Pours In at O.C. Rental Equipment Sites
- Brokerages Will Pay $3.64 Million to Settle Conflict of Interest Charge
- MOORPARK : Penny Drive to Help Feed Needy
- The Beeper, the Pay Phone and the DEA's 'Operation Dinero' : Make a deal to help them and they fix you up with a beeper and a code, then have you calling all over town.
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Denies AirTouch's Bid to Erect 3 Antennas
- Bond Sale for Airport Challenged : Burbank: City attorney says council approval is required. Commissioners still hope to collect as much as $350 million to buy land for expansion.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Perry's Talks May Give Clue on Knox
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Penn Too Good for Ivy League
- COMMENTARY : Wilkens Reaches Top Nice and Quietly
- GOP Ascendance, Gingrich Book
- Allman at the Palace
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Shell's Job Is No Luxury by Anyone's Definition
- Euthanasia and Elderly
- Blue About House of Blues
- Parliamentary System
- Tournament Thank You
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Is the Baseball Strike Designed to Lock Out Fans?
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : There Seems to Be Big Hole in This Plan
- Classic Writers
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : There's Nothing Like a Good Argument to End Another Season
- Adding Up a Tally on Violent Movies
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Is the Baseball Strike Designed to Lock Out Fans?
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Harrick Being Outcoached Has Become Annual Event
- Chris Harris
- OTHER NEWS - Jan. 7, 1995
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- SWITCHING PLAYERS: What if you paid to...
- Key Senator Calls for Better Disclosure by Bond Brokers
- VALLEY BOUND: President Clinton, who visited the...
- Pornography Seized in Raid; Man Arrested : Crime: Sexually explicit materials featuring children is held as evidence. Tustin resident could face felony charges.
- Crews Hustle to Clear Flood Channels : Weather: Engineers labor around the clock to clean up debris from last storm as forecasters predict more rain today and next week.
- Crews Work to Clear Debris From Channels : Weather: Flood-control engineers labor around the clock to clean up mud and brush from the last storm as forecasters predict more rain.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Agoura's Cassidy Scores 1, Stops 15 Shots in 1-1 Tie
- Yeltsin Demands Withdrawal Date From Chechnya : Russia: In an effort to assert control over the crisis, the president orders his top ministers to set a date for end of army action. In Grozny, indications of new assault mount.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Tells Agencies: No 100% Return : Crisis: Officials say all must share in $2-billion loss, but some investors vow to recover every dollar. Layoffs continue as 19 administrative staffers lose their jobs.
- Storm-Ravaged O.C. to Receive State Aid : Recovery: Wilson OKs $20 million to fix flood control channels and other work. More rain due today.
- Archdiocese Plans a New $45-Million L.A. Cathedral : Church: Cardinal Mahony announces decision to raze St. Vibiana's, build larger facility. Preservationists object.
- Snyder Unaware of Any Illegality, His Lawyer Says
- Simpson Prosecutors Seek Files From Women's Shelter : Trial: Nicole Brown Simpson may have received counseling at the Santa Monica facility, which is fighting the request to turn records over to the district attorney.
- A Nightmare for Owners' Dream Boats : Storm: Up to 30 small craft, from yachts to dinghies, were sunk or damaged along the coast, leaving those who lived aboard them homeless.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed, Rates Rise; Investors Fear Jobs Report
- Ben Rich; Guided the 'Skunk Works'
- JUICY NEWS: Dole Food Co. is peeling...
- Stationery Hints Brown Expects to Be Stationary : <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i>
- Homeless Wring Out Clothes, Shoes--and Selves : Services: With armories closed, churches step in to offer shelter. Many of the people on the street also help each other.
- New Flood Plan Could Save Threatened Oaks
- BURBANK : Float Dismantling Party Scheduled
- BURBANK : Ballroom Dance Lessons Offered
- Tustin Man, 26, Shot to Death at His Home
- Northridge Women Lose to Loyola
- Recipe for a Low-Budget Success Story : Movies: Although high-budget films are common, features can be made on a shoestring. Just ask the creators of 'Clerks.'
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- Satellite Technology Management Inc.: The company said...
- With a Bit of Tact, You Can Try New Tack : Language: Here's a quick guide to confusing sound-alike words.
- SHUT OUT: A college degree may be...
- A Minivan Done Right
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Chechnya Setback Reveals Cold War Secret: Red Army Wasn't So Mighty
- CALABASAS : Rent Complaints to Be Investigated
- Compton Officials Ask Voters for Raises : Politics: If ballot measures are approved, the mayor's salary will double, to $80,000, and council members' pay will nearly triple, to $60,000. Critics say the proposal is out of line.
- SANTA PAULA : Citrus Grower Adds Land in Acquisition
- CALABASAS : Chamber Members to Get Fitness Tips
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : One Year of Carroll Is Enough for Jets, Who Switch to Kotite
- Union Says 835 Are Free Agents : Baseball: All unsigned players allegedly affected by owners' changes.
- Gulls of IHL Will Play in Sports Arena in '95-96
- The Lore, Lure of Tomato Trucks : Installation: Artist wants to bring a slice of farmers' lives and some serious ideas to little towns. Exhibit is now in Costa Mesa.
- A LOOK AHEAD: From the theater, characters of every stripe : Diverse Crowd of Familiar, New Faces in O.C.'s Wings
- INSURANCE
- You Make Me Feel Like a . . . : Virtual Woman : He went where no man should have gone--the women's on-line network. And he fit right in.
- Generator Blast Injures Man
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Most of All, Accountability
- Drivers in Tragic Crash Were Drunk
- Weather-Beaten: O.C. Deluge : Drainage System Fails a Major Test : Flood control: Channels could not cope with a level of rainfall expected only every 100 years or so.
- NHL Will Put Onus on Players : Hockey: Owners expected to turn down latest offer, then counter with final chance.
- Huffman No. 1, Which Means He Must Try Harder
- STAGE DIRECTORY
- HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Film Stirs Interest in 'Little Women' Videos
- Taking Stock of Bond Funds and Looking Ahead
- EU Delays Russia Pact Over Chechnya
- He's the Man Who Can Make You Love Broccoli
- COLUMN ONE : Top Guns Soar in Cyber-Sky : 'Blue Baron,' 'Mongrel' and other flight simulation junkies enjoy the thrill of aerial combat. The right software, a vibrating chair and a cockpit made from an old car can bring daring dogfights into your home.
- Tough Balancing Act : Under the auspices of a grass-roots group, regular folks participate in a federal budget exercise--and find they are able to make hard choices.
- Weather-Beaten: O.C. Deluge : Stormin' the Slopes : After Taking a Pounding, Some Decide to Take a Powder Far Above All the Havoc
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ocean View Overcomes Rosary
- NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks Have Seen Enough of Olajuwon
- Downey, Hovdey Win 1994 Eclipse Awards
- USC Falls Short in Overtime : College basketball: Boline's shot with :03 left wins for Beavers, 90-89.
- FootballFlorida's Darren Hambrick and Anthony Riggins, who...
- The 37th Annual Grammy Nominations : THE ANALYSIS : Plenty to Crow (and Squawk) About : Three Tenors plus one Tony Bennett equal a total disregard for the rock revolution of 1994. Such picks indicate a generation gap that has never been wider.
- THE 37TH GRAMMY NOMINATIONS
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- Credit Card Scheme Agreement: Ten companies and...
- Arabica Roasters Wants to Sell All the Coffee in China : Trade: The company, which will import its first bean shipment this month, sees the beverage as an 'inexpensive indulgence' with a Western appeal--a market ripe for growth.
- MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : From Feast to Famine for U.S. Firms Dealing South of Border
- House of Designs : Grant Alkin transforms home in Northridge into 3-D artwork before it is torn down.
- Wilson Says He Will Urge Income Tax Cut
- Pope Cautions Independent-Minded Jesuits : Religion: He lauds their contribution to learning, urges them not to stray from Catholic mainstream.
- CSUN Pares Figure on Unprepared Students
- THOUSAND OAKS : Plan for Reino Road Section Scaled Back
- Armed Robbers Bind Victims, Ransack House : Crime: Intruders enter through garage. Detective says invasion-style thefts are migrating to the Valley from other areas.
- 3-Judge Panel Hears Plea to Keep Tollway Construction at Standstill : Highways: Laguna Canyon should be a critical habitat for an endangered bird, appellants argue. Road agency attorney counters that gnatcatchers will survive.
- Ventura Panel Urges Job Plan for Homeless : Government: Funds needed to start the effort would come from grants the city has targeted for low-income housing.
- Countywide : Taxpayers Group Meeting to Focus on Bonds Crisis
- Herrera Quits Westlake, Cites Personal Reasons : Baseball: He will finish degree and pursue teaching credential. Wade to take over program on an interim basis.
- Here's a Rare Headline: Clippers Win : Pro basketball: Vaught's jumper with less than nine seconds left beats 76ers, 95-93, and gives Fitch his 850th NBA victory.
- Salvi Says He Wants to Die If Convicted
- Colleges Seek to End Financial Aid Snags
- Moorpark Council Not Bluffing With Rejection of Card Club
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cooper Controls Outcome
- Company Town : UIP Chief Extends Contract
- Exhibit Evolves Into Debate on Life's Origin
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Recognize Rage, Live Happily Ever After? : FEMALE RAGE <i> by Mary Valentis and Anne Devane</i> ; Crown $22, 262 pages
- At Long Last : Two decades after he wrote it, playwright Martin Perrini will see 'Martin's Place' on the stage.
- McCurry Takes Over as Clinton Press Aide : White House: Former State Department official begins his new job on a comic note. He is known as an experienced, knowledgeable spokesman.
- LOS ANGELES : Coroner Employee Pleads Guilty in Credit Card Fraud
- Trial Ordered in Slaying of Bystander
- She's Not Running for Ms. Congeniality, Just City Council
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officials Investigate Attack at Jail
- LOS ANGELES : State Urges No Parole for Sex Offender Before Hearing
- 11 Cities Will Fund Transit Services Post
- Lessons on the Law, Media--and Money
- PREP ROUNDUP : Edison Girls Upset Fifth-Ranked Esperanza in Soccer
- SIDELINES : Ball in Conquistadores' Court After Rebuilding Year
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Houseguest' Goes In for Broad Comedy
- Easygoing Approach Helps With a Difficult Neighbor
- A Sense of Duty : Health professionals have teamed up with Glendale schools and hospitals to provide free medical care to needy youngsters.
- O.C.'s Dornan Leading Term-Limit Push : Politics: Proposed constitutional amendment would impose 6-year cap on House service and 12-year cap in Senate.
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- O.J. Simpson Crowned Magazine-Cover King
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- Fleiss Lawyers Claim Misconduct by D.A. : Courts: Defense charges that prosecutors' remarks intimidated jurors. District attorney's spokeswoman says actions were completely proper.
- Trial Begins for First Defendant in Shooting of Westlake High Students
- Dole's Take on Foreign Policy
- Refuge on Wettest Day in 2 Years
- SIMI VALLEY : Smoking Ban OKd for All Campuses
- Three Legends to Receive NEA Awards
- Man Innocent in Animal-Cruelty Case : Courts: Jury splits over guilt of his father, Stuart Miller, who may be retried. A deer died on family's Christmas tree lot.
- Costa Mesa : Mayor's Open-Door Policy Put in Practice
- LOS ANGELES : County Art Museum Wins Music Programming Award
- Man Held in Theft of CHP Cruiser
- PACOIMA : Senior Centers Join, Open New Facility
- COSTA MESA : City Calls for County Fund Disclosure
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Garrett Keys Capistrano Valley's Victory
- Former Boyfriend Held in Arson Case
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : University Rolls Past No. 10 Estancia
- UCLA Has Technical Difficulties : College basketball: A not-so-funny thing happens on the way to No. 1 as Ducks upset Bruins, 82-72. Harrick is ejected with 37 seconds to play.
- THEATER REVIEW : Fun in Being 'Calorically Challenged'
- Playing the Waiting Game
- They 'Bet the Farm'--and They Won
- Study Criticizes College Cost Structure : Education: Report says the current system saddles low-income students with massive debt. A panel is formed to explore solutions.
- THE GOODS : ECONOTES : Club Eco Teaches Kids the Value of Recycling
- Joe Slovo, Top S. African Communist, Dies at 68
- Here's the Skinny : Shelly's offers low prices on name-brand workout wear, from leotards and leggings to dancing shoes.
- Russians Shell Chechen Capital; Palace Rocketed
- Orange County Almanac
- Rock Slide Closes Santa Susana Pass
- IRVINE : Education Foundation's Role May Grow
- YORBA LINDA : Stop Signs, Medians OKd to Curb Traffic
- Series Honors LACMA's Ron Haver : Movies: 'Favorites' will honor the late head of the museum's film department, a man known as a Hollywood scholar and showman.
- MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Finance Chief Scores Points on Wall Street
- Company Town : Shell Gives Students Chance to Take Charge : Contest: Participants in the Dutch oil giant's annual game face the challenge of running one of its companies.
- National Honors for 14 Calif. Teachers : Learning: Independent panel certifies 81 educators in U.S. after rigorous process. Some local leaders are skeptical of the impact, however.
- Season of Promise : Despite limited budgets, area galleries have full agendas and a variety of wintertime offerings--from 'Iconography' to landscapes.
- Clinton, GOP Set Cooperative Tone : Politics: President, Republican leaders of Congress meet at White House, vow to work for common good. But upbeat words can't dissolve deep disagreements.
- Valley Pop Music Charts
- Making Book on the Latest in Electronics
- This Can't Wait for a Federal Solution : Quackenbush must act in home insurance crisis
- On His Way Up : Servite's Downs Overcomes Injury, Illness to Lead Team
- Vroom, Vroom : Vehicle Sales Zoom 9% in '94; Record Big 3 Profits Seen
- Gingrich Pushes Computers for Poor
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NESW AND VIEWS : Finding Hanukkah Amid All the Christmas Glitter
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- Probe of Bird Deaths in Mexico Urged
- Citron, Not Derivatives, Takes Blame at Hearing : Securities: Heads of Fed and SEC and Senate panel members say gamble on interest rates, not the exotic investments, were main cause of bankruptcy.
- Jackson Proposes Agenda to Counter GOP's Contract
- Cold Wave Kills 102 People in Bangladesh
- MOORPARK : Council Postpones Vote on Housing Plan
- SIMI VALLEY : Smoking Ban OKd for All Campuses
- Harboring Fears of the Worst : Storm: Boat owners at Portofino Cove condos in Huntington were hardest hit, officials say. The dock was carried away by flood channel currents; more than 30 vessels were pulled loose, authorities estimate.
- RESEDA : Officials Visit Wary Residents Near Crime Site
- Maverick Guard Kidd Is Accused of Punching a Fan Who Sought Photo
- Novel Steeler Defense Has Them Asking, 'Where in Heck Did He Come From?'
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : USC Leads by 10 at Halftime, Loses to Oregon State by 13
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- First Round at La Costa Victim of Rain, Wind
- Power Failure Hits Nasdaq Services
- THEATER REVIEW : Oh, What a Tangled Web : Despite some interesting twists and turns, 'Promises to Keep' slips up with a dissatisfying conclusion.