ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS

L.L. Knickerbocker Co. Inc.: The Lake Forest company, which sells collectibles, toys and jewelry, said the net loss for the first quarter narrowed to $1.6 million, or 6 cents a share, from a net loss of $2.6 million, or 14 cents a share, for the 1998 first quarter. Revenue declined 17% to $9.5 million from $11.5 million.