- ART REVIEW : 'Layered': Purposefully Desperately Silly
- Hunger in Schools
- Housing Rights, Religious Beliefs
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Deconstructing That Play of Shakespeare's : WITCHES AND JESUITS: Shakespeare's Macbeth <i> by Garry Wills</i> ; Oxford University Press; $19.95, 205 pages
- GOP Congress
- Dr. Milton Greenblatt
- Gaviota Golf Courses
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Next for Robots: Putting Them Literally at Our Beck and Call
- Investors on the Verge of a Stock Fund Breakdown?
- ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA : Building Legs for Industry : Furniture Makers Such as Cisco Bros. Are Creating a Well-Padded Fashion Niche
- RAILROADS
- FINANICIAL MARKETS : Mood Report Boosts Yields; Dow Slips 1.01
- Louis Weinstock; Union, Communist Party Official
- WORLD IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Indian Chief Is Acquitted of Rape
- Confidence Level for Consumers Is Best Since 1990
- THE CUTTING EDGE : On-Line Computer Net Linking Latinos Debuts : Telecom: Designed to provide access to info highway, the service's high costs dismay some.
- General Automation Inc.: The company said Tuesday...
- Judge Halts Sludge Shipments to Indian Land
- Expecting Unexpectedly : Pregnancy isn't easy. Especially for women who thought they couldn't have children and those who thought they were done.
- Dahmer Slaying Suspect Linked to Mental Illness
- RSVP : Important People Seen in the Best Light
- Powerful Shiite Cleric Dies at Age 100 in Iran
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : To Cut Through the Clutter, Subscribe to an Internet Newsletter
- Rap Musician Tupac Shakur Is Shot in New York
- Eszter Haraszty; Designer With Penchant for Poppies
- Ethics Panel Defers Decision on Gingrich
- WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : Land Mine Kills 10 as Elections Near
- Sen. Daschle Says He Will Be Next Minority Leader
- REVERSING A TREND: After taking steps for...
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Hospital Treats Quayle for Blood Clot Found in Lung
- MultiVision Cable: The cable TV firm, which...
- HEALTH
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES : Have You Got a License to Copy That Magazine Page?
- Fluor Subsidiary to Work on Fuel Cell Power Plants
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Mood Report Boosts Yields; Dow Slips 1.01
- Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel Not Included in Aoki Sale
- Seoul Riot Police Battle Anti-GATT Protesters
- LAUGH LINES : JOKES
- Trial in White House Shooting Delayed : Defense: Judge gives Duran's attorney more time to decide on possible insanity plea. Coloradan is charged with attempted assassination.
- Obituaries
- NEWPORT BEACH : New Noise Control Ordinance on Hold
- LOS ANGELES : Appointments of New CRA Chief, 2 Others Approved
- Risks Blocked Hyperbaric Chamber Use : Medicine: Complications in Lakin's fight against 'flesh-eating bacteria' made use of oxygen therapy unwise, friends say.
- LAKE FOREST : School District Plans Financial Aid Night
- Man Jailed in Valley Molester Case Files Suit
- School Board Fires Secretary in Harassment Case : Termination: Ocean View trustees cite 'insubordination' by superintendent's aide who refused to take psychiatric test.
- Science Must Police Its Ranks : Why are whistle-blowers often penalized and misdeeds overlooked?
- COSTA MESA : Women's Shelter Will Open at Rea Center
- Jury in Murder Trial Hears Tape of Jailhouse Visit : Courts: Grandmother told Mark Scott Thornton about discovery of nurse's body. He said: 'I didn't do anything.'
- Rancho Santiago Is Set for Big Weekend
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- PREP NOTES : El Toro-Servite Game Moved to Mission Viejo
- Lakers Grow Up on Road : Pro basketball: They keep coming back, in regulation and beyond, to defeat Nets in second overtime, 129-120.
- '3 Strikes'-Spawned Flood of Cases Crowds Out Civil Suits : Law: Courtroom crunch delays non-criminal trials. Wealthier litigants may turn to private judges.
- On the Death of Jerry Rubin : Remembrance: A man once vilified for hating his country embodied the American Dream.
- CSUN Plans Talk on Domestic Violence
- LOS ANGELES : War Issues Linked to Sister Status for Ho Chi Minh City
- Welfare Reform Without Tears : How to save taxpayer money and help people get on their feet
- A telephone offer you can't refuse: The...
- SHERMAN OAKS : Funding OKd for DASH Bus Service
- People
- SANTA ANA : New Underground Utility Area OKd
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Art Exhibit Planned at Main Street Library
- Educators Hoping Elementary Students Take to Uniforms : Moorpark: Arroyo West officials say the volunteer policy is aimed at improving education, not discipline.
- Rebirth of a Landmark : Fillmore: Grocery that collapsed in the earthquake will reopen next week in a steel-reinforced structure with a vintage look.
- Council Supports Preserving WWII Bunker
- Countywide : Group of Taxpayer Advocates to Meet
- Boston College No Match for Florida, 91-65 : College basketball: Hill comes back from suspension to lead Gators in Great Eight event.
- Loyola Marymount Remembers What It Takes to Make Playoffs
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Philman Paces Edison Past Ocean View
- Calvary Chapel Recovers in Time to Earn a Berth in the State Final
- Ezell Ad Says Illegal Immigrants Tainted State's Vote
- TUSTIN : Lighting Ceremony Planned for Thursday
- Judge Orders Council to Release Vote Record in Police Brutality Case
- Black-Tie Event to Raise Shelter Funds
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Edison, Santa Margarita Open Girls' Season With 0-0 Tie
- Doctor Clears Forlano to Play for Notre Dame
- County's Best Tip Off the Preseason Tonight
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler OK to Play Monday
- Veney Quits CSUN Position as Top Assistant Track Coach
- U.S. Says Talks Remain Best Option in Bosnia : Balkans: Alternatives are intervention or total pullout. Christopher admits Washington has little leverage.
- Yeltsin Threatens Military Force in Restive Russian Republic of Chechnya : Caucasus: Moscow has intervened covertly for four months. Secessionist leader rejects ultimatum.
- Council Ordered to Give Yagman Record of Vote Indemnifying Officers
- Girl, 6, Wins UNICEF Card Design Contest
- Countywide : Scam That Targets Elderly Relatives of Recently Deceased Investigated
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Redevelopment Plan OKd for Quake Damaged Areas
- In the End, the Publicity Doesn't Matter
- County Grant Will Buy Computers for Senior Citizens
- SANTA ANA : County to Formalize Jail Expansion Pact
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Supervisors OK Contested Development
- Marshall Upsets Taft for Decathlon Title : Academics: Team captures the citywide victory over the Woodland Hills squad, the defending national champion.
- OXNARD : Students Tailor Holiday Gifts to Needy Families
- NEWBURY PARK : Toddler Found Safe After Standoff
- That's Right, O.C. Conservatism Nears the Mainstream
- Valley's 2 Charter Schools Again Projecting Surpluses
- Suzanne Biallot Named South Coast Plaza Marketing Director
- Brulte's Girlfriend Quit Post Amid Pay Allegations : Assembly: GOP leader says $12,000 raise in 1992 was proper because of expanded duties. He is trying to become Speaker.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Notorious Robber an Apparent Suicide
- Family Values in Congress? Only If They Adjourn Early
- School Mourns 2 Youths Killed in Car Crash
- Rocket Blasts Into Orbit
- Battles Grow Fiercer Around Bihac Enclave
- Vampire Film Fan Drank Victim's Blood, Police Say
- NEWBURY PARK : 3 Teen-Agers Ordered Detained in Shooting
- 2-Vehicle Collision Injures 5 Members of Lake Forest Family
- Official Stands by Base Closure Report : Military: Pentagon's deputy inspector general defends study, which recommends closing Point Mugu site despite criticism.
- BREA : Early Retirements Help City Trim Costs
- Cultural Factors Undermine Asian Health, Experts Say : Conference: The largely immigrant local population faces such threats as tuberculosis and hepatitis B, speakers note, but they are unlikely or unable to seek help.
- Choosing A Campus : A Guide To the Largest Private Schools in the Valley
- CYPRESS : Spring Registration Underway at College
- COVINA : Supervisors Vote to Seek Denial of Parole for Rapist
- SIMI VALLEY : Top Vote-Getter Miller Is Sworn In
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Health Net Sues Rating Service for Libel Over Sub-Par Grade : HMOs: Weiss Ratings cited the Woodland Hills firm's heavy indebtedness as the reason for issuing a 'D' mark.
- RETAILING
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Drivers Stuck in Traffic Can Call in for Quickest Routes Around Town : Multimedia: Services can be accessed by cellular paging, radio reports or the Internet.
- Occidental to Buy Hunt Oil, Gas Concern : Energy: Placid Oil controls reserves of about 17 million barrels of crude and 270 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : This ATM Is Not for Spending but Super-Speed Signal Sending : Telecom: The data transfer system called Asynchronous Transfer Mode is still unproven on a large scale in the real world.
- '90s FAMILY
- '3 Strikes'-Spawned Crush of Cases Crowds Out Civil Suits : Law: Courtroom crunch delays non-criminal trials. Wealthier litigants may turn to private judges.
- Body and Soul : Victory Outreach Travels the Mean Streets, Offering Spiritual Refuge to Those Who Have Lost It All
- Outgoing Mexico President Seeks Role on World Stage : Latin America: Salinas is a top candidate for global trade post. His close ties to the U.S. come under scrutiny.
- Choosing a Private School
- HOT RAP ISSUE: Gang violence is the...
- Kuwait Votes to Separate Sexes at University
- DVI Inc.: Shares of the Irvine firm...
- HEALTH : Experts Say More Men Seeking Treatment for Eating Disorders
- Lobster Industry Lauds Permit Tightening : Fisheries: Only renewal licenses will be issued for the next two years. Fishermen expect the move to slow an onslaught of newcomers competing for the catch.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : AFRICA : Achille Lauro Cruise Ship Catches Fire
- In Belgium, Dole Praises Europe's Bosnia Efforts : Diplomacy: Republican leader attempts to blunt the impact of earlier remarks critical of allies.
- RETAILING
- AEROSPACE
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- U.S. Leprosy Treatment Center Turns 100 : Medicine: Hospital devoted solely to Hansen's disease is one of the world's leading research facilities. On centennial, it's hailed as 'stunning success story.'
- Fire Badly Damages Motel : Emergency: Dozens of guests are evacuated safely but three firefighters are burned.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : District Lets Valedictorian Policy Stand
- Karp Lands a Rainbow Lunker at Irvine Lake
- A Minor Sensation : Is Coomer the Real Deal, or Is He Merely Leverage to Use Against Wallach?
- Golden West Hires Assistant Dixon as Football Coach
- Striking Gold : Popular and Colorful Dorados Teeming Off Cabo San Lucas, Offering Fishing That Is Nothing Short of Spectacular
- Soccer Team Plays Mental Games to Prepare for Indiana
- LOS ALAMITOS : Top Horses to Go the Distance
- Theater Reviews : Dark Shadows Lurk in 'Ceremonies'
- With 'Friends' Like These, Who Needs Lovers? : Television: Relationships on NBC's hit sitcom are strictly platonic, but is it realistic to expect they'll remain that way?
- Day Without Art to Mark AIDS Crisis : Reflection: Mourning, remembrance and celebration of the enduring contributions of artists will be part of the worldwide event on Thursday.
- ARTWrapping the Reichstag: Internationally recognized artist Christo,...
- Building Excitement : Long Beach State Promoting Basketball Teams, Athletic Department With Pyramid Scheme
- Notes on a Scorecard
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- Michigan May Not Be Fabulous but There Is Promise
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Sweeps Past Mt. SAC Into State
- Famous Fisherman Gets Final Farewell
- Clippers Get to Overtime, but Still Lose : Pro basketball: Golden State lets lead slip away but prevails, 127-124, to hand L.A. its 13th consecutive defeat to start the season.
- Sara WorksCypress, SophomoreBasketball/ForwardWorks, from Savanna High, was...
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Musica' a Taut Drama of Emotional Ambiguity
- Baseball
- New Pyramid Puts Dark Days of 49ers in a Whole New Light
- Loyola Spreads the Wealth in Blasting San Jose State
- Jon Stewart: You Know, That Guy on the Tube : Television: The syndicated host went from an arch-hip show on MTV to what he calls 'sort of a dream life.'
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Warnick Set to Show He's Tough Enough : Basketball: Trabuco Hills guard says he'll bang with the big guys to help the Mustangs survive in their new, more competitive league.
- The Winds of Change Blow Hard
- Court Revives but Limits Child-Pornography Law
- County Panel to Act Today on Bolsa Chica Proposal : Development: Planning staff's recommendation calls for up to 3,300 homes, tidal inlet linking wetlands directly to the Pacific.
- Task Force Shifts Gears to New Stadium for Rams
- Family of Boy Slain by Deputy Settles Lawsuit
- In a Season of Stress, We Have Your Number
- ART REVIEW : From the Ashes of WWII : Two Exhibitions at the Guggenheim Explore Italian, Japanese Postwar Art
- NASA Prepares for Space Launch System Run by Private Industry
- Santa Ana Council Candidate Seeks Recount : Election: Attorney for Alberta Christy files petition for new tabulation but does not indicate what might have prompted the request. She lost by 332 votes.
- Serb Concessions Called Key to U.N. Mission's Future
- L.A. Halts Sale of Home to Figure in 'Party House' Case
- House Approves World Trade Pact : Commerce: The bipartisan 288-146 vote to lower tariffs and boost exports is a major victory for Clinton. But the big test comes Thursday in the Senate.
- Justices Appear Closely Divided on Term Limits
- Rebuilding Plan for Area Approved : Recovery: About 3,000 acres of quake-damaged neighborhoods in the northeast Valley will be placed in an emergency redevelopment zone.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Disillusioned Rubley Is Cut
- Ghosts of Seasons Past Haunt CSUN : Basketball: Matadors lose to Fullerton, 80-71, for 0-2 record, recall recent stumbling starts.
- RECORD REVIEW : Dark and Stormy 'Heaven' : *** Cisco Poison,"It's a Long Way to Heaven . . . " <i> Doctor Dream</i>
- O.C. Cable Firm to Pay Rebates of $1.2 Million
- Clinton, GOP Appear to Trade Places on Value of Term Limits
- Home Sale Halted Over 'Party House' Link : Government: Council delays selling property to executive, who was sued by the city over raucous parties at Studio City mansion.
- 2 on Simpson Panel Tell of Abusive Women : Court: The defendant mutters, 'Yes, yes' as prospective jurors describe incidents. He has said he felt at times like a 'battered husband.'
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Is ABC Opening a Pandora's Box With Dream Team? : Television: Critics say other producers may demand a share of ad income too. But supporters say deal with new studio is unique.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Rubley Released After Passing on Deal
- Dancer's Gate Wins Aqueduct Feature With Big Rally
- SIDELINES : Ailing Trevathan Missed Grey Cup but Still Had Robust Season
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP
- DeShields Signs One-Year Deal With Dodgers for $3 Million
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Orion Quartet Performs in Long Beach
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : It's Early, but Slopes Belie It Across West
- NCAA Panel Upholds Suspension of Long Beach State Guard Mays
- NBA ROUNDUP : Charlotte Wins While Walking
- MUSIC REVIEWS : California EAR Unit Delivers Unusual Concert
- Theater Reviews : Resurrected 'Joseph' Has Faded a Bit
- TV Ratings : 'Rockford' a National Hit; L.A. Loves 'Simpsons'
- Day Without Art to Mark AIDS Crisis : Reflection: Mourning, remembrance and celebration of the enduring contributions of artists will be part of the worldwide event on Thursday.
- '90s FAMILY : Man Power : When most parents think of nannies, they think of women. But male nannies--yes, <i> guys</i> --have a lot to offer, say a number of moms and dads.
- End of Era as House Democrats Hold Gavel One Last Time : Congress: Sense of 'overwhelming sadness' pervades as impact of minority status hits home on last day of session. GOP gleefully looks ahead.
- Pena to Lead U.S. Delegation to Taiwan
- LOS ALAMITOS : City Freezes Paragon Cable Basic Rates Pending Federal Ruling
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Students Get Insights Into African Life
- 2 Arrested in Torture Slaying of Transient
- Fishermen Welcome 2-Year Lobster-License Moratorium : Regulation: Dwindling supply of crustaceans and higher prices have made competition fierce. Local harvesters say a glut of newcomers has hurt the business.
- BOYS
- Bruins' Kris Johnson Has Stress Fracture
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Add Penalty Box? Is Blue Line Next?
- Boston College Far From Great Against Florida : College basketball: Gators dominate, 91-65. Connecticut outlasts Duke, 90-86, in second game.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Begins Season With Victory
- PACOIMA : Police Investigate Burglary, Death
- Beilenson, Gallegly Split on Trade Pact
- SOCIAL ISSUES : A Smile, a Handshake, a Path to Peace : Friendship Force brings people from around the globe together, so that one-on-one, understanding can bloom.
- 2 Held in Hollywood Torture Slaying Case
- CAMARILLO : 14-Year Councilman Selected as Mayor
- Councilman Arrested Again
- CAMARILLO : Store Worker Helps Track Theft Suspect
- Obituaries
- Orange County Almanac
- Simi Valley Schools Hope to Cut Dropout Rate : Enrollment: Stung by a high number of cases last year, officials now are optimistic about a plan to track students.
- ORANGE : Staff to Report on School Overcrowding
- Human Relations Commission Plans Prop. 187 Hearing : Meeting: Misinformation about the voter-approved initiative prompted the panel to act, official says.
- OXNARD : Animal Activists Blast Coot Shootings
- GLENDALE : 2 Students Sue Over School Suspension
- SANTA ANA : Church Fills the Needs of Young War Victims
- GLENDALE : Zarian Will Seek 4th Council Term
- D.A. Says Clinic Owner Wanted to Save Self, Not Patient : Courts: Her actions were to avoid detection in woman's death during an illegal abortion, prosecutor charges. Defendant says she did all she could to keep her alive.
- Murphy Brown, Meet Wilma Flintstone : Helping women to defer careers for child-bearing and -rearing will benefit their health and society's pocketbook.
- O.C. MUSIC : Three for the Road, Fortunately : Whenever Their Paths <i> Do </i> Cross, Soloists Find Their Trio's a Charm
- TV REVIEW : Falling Short of 'Rediscovering Will Rogers'
- Sen. Hart Will Head New Cal State Institute for Educational Reform
- Grieving Students Mourn Victims of Mountain Car Crash : Tragedy: Classmates sing Armenian prayers for two youths who were killed and three others who were injured when their vehicle plunged off Angeles Crest Highway.
- Still in the Swim : Rae Terran Conquered Her Fear of Water Late in Life; Now 94, She Continues to Teach a Class in the Burbank YMCA Pool
- Marshall High Upsets Taft to Win City Decathlon
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 32nd Cruise of Lights Will Begin Dec. 14
- Anteater Feeling the Heat : UCI's Brown Must Deal With Pressure of Being Nation's Three-Point Leader
- Whitewashed : Cut by Rams, Former All-American at Cal Can't Find a Job
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Wallace Speaks Softly, but Carries a Big Game
- COLUMN ONE : AIDS Fight Casualty of Haiti Coup : The regime halted testing, shut clinics and diverted medicine. The virus spread to the countryside. A nation unfairly branded when world epidemic began faces new problems.
- LA HABRA : Developers to Donate Park Near New Homes
- CALABASAS/AGOURA HILLS : $2 Million OKd for New Park, Center
- NORTHRIDGE : Wheelchair Hoopsters Have Winning Touch
- STATE GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Breezes Into State
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- GIRLS
- FAIR TRADE: Valley congressmen split in Tuesday's...
- '90s FAMILY : Moms With Urges to Kill Give Their Side of Story
- OXNARD : Gunman Sought in La Colonia Shooting
- Man Hit by Train Survives, but the Train Suffers Damage
- 300 Flee Store After Release of Pepper Spray : Evacuation: At least eight people are taken to hospitals and seven others are treated at the scene after complaining of dizziness, nausea. Officers think a canister of the self-defense substance was emptied.
- SHERMAN OAKS : Council OKs Zoning for Mall Expansion
- Rubin Recalled as a Rebel of Many Causes : Remembrance: Long after shedding '60s activist image, he enjoyed defying authority.
- Supervisors to Ask Navy for El Toro Land for Airport : Base conversion: Letter will officially request 2,000 acres. Meanwhile, the FAA has agreed to act on behalf of the county in federal talks on the Marine facility's future.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 5-Year Plan to Clean Up Bay Gets Board's Approval
- I Wrote the Truth; Now I'm a Fugitive From Injustice : Singapore: An American academic joins a long list of people targeted for punishment for daring to dissent.
- THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Nominated for State Teaching Award
- Court Official Seeks Post in L.A. County
- SANTA ANA : Hate-Crime Beating Lawsuit Trial Date Set
- Retiring Sen. Hart to Head New CSU Program
- Councilman Arrested Again
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes from the Front : To Thieves, Everything's a Real Steal
- LAGUNA HILLS : Crossing Guard Added Near Valencia School
- THOUSAND OAKS : Shooting Suspect, 17, Sent to Juvenile Hall
- Countywide : L.A. Supervisor Molina to Speak on Politics
- Stanton Proposes El Toro Jail, Funded by Musick Site Sale
- Senate's Moment of Truth on GATT
- SAN FERNAND0 : Dispute Over Pony Treatment Moves to Court
- Oxnard Harbor District Chief Quits to Take Mississippi Job
- BOYS' BASKETBALL '94-'95: SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- Fullerton Opens With a Victory, but It's Not Easy : Basketball: Titans triumph, 80-71, as Overton's free-throw burst in final minutes turns back Northridge.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Concordia Routs La Sierra, 116-26
- USC Fights Off Blahs This Time and Gets Rewarded
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Wallace Speaks Softly, but Carries a Big Game
- Salaam Says Neuheisel to Keep Him in School
- Angels Make Their Pitch to Bring Back Wild Thing
- Fullerton Beats Northridge in Hawking's Debut, 80-71
- Rams Could Leave in the Nick of Time
- Francisco IslasRancho Santiago, FreshmanSoccer/ForwardIslas, from Santa Ana...
- ROUNDUP : Lee Leads the Way for North Hollywood
- Chimayo Grill, First of Chain, Might Be Open Soon in O.C. : Restaurants: The creation of designer David Wilhelm and Taco Bell will feature Southwestern cuisine as the fast-food giant's entree into sit-down dining.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Franklin Life Is Subject of Takeover Talks : Insurance: American General is in 'serious discussions' with American Brands for estimated $1.2-billion deal.
- AUTOMOTIVE : South Coast Repertory Theater Pays Tribute to Mazda Motor's Chief
- More Charges Dismissed in Spiegel Case
- Barter Business Booming Among Budget-Conscious O.C. Companies
- 100 Flee Venezuela Jail
- AUTOMOTIVE
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ROMANIA : Convicted Baby Smugglers Go Home
- Mugu Lagoon Losing Itself in Sediment : Environment: Salt marsh is being overrun by 240 million tons of silt annually carried by freshwater streams that threaten rare and endangered species. Report suggests remedies, but nature may have the solution.
- Gingrich Vow on Mandate Costs Is Music to Local Leaders' Ears
- Democrat in Key Assembly Race Concedes Defeat
- Prop. 187 Aftermath
- BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Treading the Heady Territory of This Brave New World : THE CHEMISTRY OF CONSCIOUS STATES: How the Brain Changes Its Mind; <i> by J. Allan Hobson</i> ;Little, Brown; $22.95, 300 pages
- Arab-Jewish Conflict
- THE ASIA BOOM : Pacific Rim Movers and Shakers : It took many years--and 'gallons of mao tai' liquor--to build good relations with the Chinese government, entrepreneur Gordon Wu says. But his work literally paved the way for other investors, and now he's setting his sights on other parts of Asia.
- Sen. Jesse Helms
- 'Dueling Prophets'
- Ethics in Science
- Congress : After GATT : Today, Congress takes up a proposal that would update how nations trade goods and services. Lower tariffs would mean lower prices, but what would be the impact on American jobs? A look at the basics of one of the biggest trade decisions in the last 50 years.
- Term Limits
