- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Senate Panel Looking for Ways to Aid County : Finances: Several lawmakers doubt there is much they can do. 'We don't have the money to bail them out,' one says.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Road Projects to Go Ahead, Official Says : Construction: County transportation authority says ongoing works, such as the Santa Ana Freeway widening, will proceed despite the county's bankruptcy.
- BODY WATCH : Building a Sleeker Physique in 6 Weeks
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- COLUMN ONE : Segregation by Another Name? : The white schools chief stirred a maelstrom trying to end racial separation in his small Georgia district. His lonely fight also reflects national debate over academic tracking.
- The Media : Zut Alors! French 'Voices' Fall Silent in Dubbers Strike : The actors who put translated words into U.S. stars' mouths demand pay for rebroadcast of programs in France.
- Mater Dei Chosen as Nation's Top Team
- BODY WATCH : The Never-Ending Earache Debate : Ear infections are very common--90% of children will have had at least one by the time they turn 6. But doctors have yet to agree on the best treatment.
- Right Start Links Loss to Pending Sale of Catalogue
- 'Street Fighter' Movie Battles Skeptics
- Woman's Life Was on Upward Curve When Crash Suddenly Ended It
- Long Beach Apartment Explosion Injures 19 : Accident: The blast on Atlantic Avenue flattens the storefront building and shatters windows nearby. Officials say the cause is not immediately known. One person is hurt critically.
- John R. Wooden Classic to Retain Name for 1995 Event at The Pond
- Hard Work Is Working : Young Lakers Find Right Combination: Tough Defense and New Attitude
- Titans Adding Two Players to the Roster
- TV REVIEW : Solid but Scarcely Magical 'Nutcracker'
- Grocery Workers Union Sues O.C. Register Over Ad
- Foreclosure Volume in Area Surpasses Last Year's Record : Real estate: Though agents say market is stabilizing, uncertain effects of the Northridge earthquake loom.
- Landscaper Gets Contract to Plant Trees Along River
- Insurance Auto Auctions Buys Company in Atlanta
- EPA OKs Clean-Car Plan for Northeast
- Survey Finds Women Lack Confidence in Purchasing Stocks
- Ito Orders DNA Hearing, Disallows Jail Remarks : Simpson trial: Argument over use of scientific evidence could delay opening statements until February.
- Using Quake Rubble to Help Rebuild
- PIRU : County to Discuss Redevelopment Zone
- Stan Berman and Jeff Dann have been...
- Report Criticizes Brokers for Cold Calling : Investing: House panel says the securities industry isn't doing a good job of complying with law governing brokers' sales calls.
- UC Irvine Bookstore Makes Global Pitch on Internet
- Tyler and Anne Klein Part Ways : Fashion: Insiders say the Los Angeles designer and the New York-based firm could not agree on just who the 'Anne Klein' customer is.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Brokerage Offers New Estimate of Fund's Assets, Loans
- Ventura OKs Funding Aid for 2 Libraries
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Tickets Selling Slowly for Season Finale
- Hog Wild : Oliver Shokouh Started His Harley Dealership on a Shoestring; Times Have Changed
- Just Think of It as the Sequel to His Entire Career : Books: 'Closing Time,' mixing real and fictional friends, is Joseph Heller's follow-up to 'Catch-22.' But not everyone thought it was necessary--or a good idea.
- Ethnic Discord : Faith Not Enough to Cure Karachi's Ills : As Prime Minister Bhutto finds she can't wish the strife away, Pakistan's chief city is hemorrhaging with violence and rage.
- BETHLEHEM : A Palestinian Christmas
- Other Counties Seek to Defend Fund Strategies
- Documentary : Getting to Rebel Chechnya Is a Battle in Itself : A correspondent runs into roadblocks trying to cover conflict in the Caucasus--and also a cunning taxi driver.
- East Copies California Smog Curbs : Pollution: EPA approves request by 12 states from Virginia to Maine that low-emission standards be imposed. Move is effort to comply with federal Clean Air Act.
- Shop Owners Looking Forward to Downtown Remodel : Ventura: Merchants say the temporary chaos will be worth the addition of old-fashioned street lamps, expanded parking and widened sidewalks.
- Making A Difference in Your Community : Bugle Corps Seeks Drums, Volunteers
- Work of Panel Probing Fire Dept. Put on Hold
- PACOIMA : Man Charged With Bribery Attempt
- SANTA PAULA : Teen-Ager Dies After Truck Crashes, Burns
- MISSION VIEJO : Outdoor Market a Hit With Shoppers
- SIMI VALLEY : Carpet Causes Girl to Crash on Freeway
- Deeper Than the Bottom Line : Business must step forward for Orange County in its time of crisis
- Biotechnology Leader Amgen Is Recognized : Thousand Oaks: In a White House ceremony, the firm is honored for two cutting-edge drugs developed in its local lab.
- Mater Dei Gets Two Easy Victories
- Chapman Rallies to Defeat Occidental
- Laguna Theater Gets $150,000 Grant Pledge
- UCSB Extension Offers Management Seminars
- Siemens Solar Panels Power National Tree Lights
- Baskin-Robbins Relocates Its Dry Goods Warehouse
- TOURISM : Need an Unusual Gift? How About a Poster of Elvis With Nixon?
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gives Up a Bit of Last Week's Gains
- Little Thriller From Writer of 'Little Women' to Appear
- Chiapas Rebels Deploy Forces in Southern Mexico
- Thousand Oaks Man Guilty in Nurse's Death
- Investigation Finds Briseno Probably Lied : Courts: Ventura County prosecutors won't pursue charges because ex-officer's testimony had no impact on King beating trial's outcome.
- They must be referring to another Los...
- City Rejects Suit Against Bolsa Chica Development : Land use: Huntington Beach council turns aside citizen demands, votes 5 to 2 not to fight wetlands housing project in court.
- PREP ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Advances in Tournament
- ART REVIEW : Gary Hill's Compelling, Confusing Video Show : MOCA's Survey of This Important Body of Work Loses Something in Setup
- HEALTH
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- Intel Says Chip Glich Hasn't Led Decline in Sales : Computers: But some corporate buyers are delaying Pentium PC purchases, and some vendors are worried.
- ITT Offers $1.7 Billion Cash for Caesars World : Gaming: The deal would be the largest single investment in the history of Las Vegas. Caesars' stock soars nearly 50%.
- World IN BRIEF : CZECH REPUBLIC : Weapons-Grade Uranium Seized
- 13 Brazilians Killed in 2 Traffic Accidents
- GORI : Stalin Loyalists Gather
- World IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Socialists Pledge Market Reforms
- Militants Kill 11 in India
- VATICAN CITY : Rites of the Season
- U.S. Mayors See Rise in Hunger, Homelessness
- BURBANK : Resident Wins Award for Her House of Dolls
- CALABASAS : Annexation Plan Moving Forward
- Getting the Big Boys Off Our Backs : Our democracy is rooted in the 10th Amendment; in the new Congress, it will be rediscovered.
- Land Deal Clears Way for Cal State Campus : Education: Citrus grower agrees to sell 200 acres for site near Camarillo, lifting a 30-year barrier to a Ventura County university.
- DANA POINT : Giving Kids a Way to Celebrate New Year's
- MOVIESCase Closed: A threat to withdraw the...
- Season's Gratings : Fed Up With the Usual, 'Gooey' Holiday Fare? 'A Dolt's Only Christmas Pageant' Offers an Alternative
- Malls Tighten Security for Happier Holidays : Crime: Some have begun bike patrols or are stationing lookouts on roofs. Police on horseback are also keeping watch over parking lots.
- Petoseed Plans to Merge Into New International Company
- Air-to-Ground Telephone Pioneer Sets Sight on New Field : Communications: John D. Goeken, whose 1960s microwave towers enabled MCI to take on AT&T;, plans a national wireless technology company to support new local phone franchises.
- Despite Record Sales, Mattel Says It Will Cut 1,000 Workers : Earnings: Toy maker also announces 5-for-4 stock split for shareholders and continuation of 6-cents-per share dividend.
- Three D Reports Quarterly Loss
- Griffin Industries Gets Loan for Affordable Homes
- Company Christmas Parties Becoming Drier Affairs : Spirits: Trend away from serving free alcohol is ascribed in part to fear of lawsuits resulting from employee drunk driving.
- U.S. Restricts Copter Flights Near N. Korea
- NEXT MILLION: The Food Distribution Center in...
- 4 Arrested in Sale of 2,000 Guns Stolen at Factory
- LOS ANGELES : Independent Probe of Fire Department Shelved
- CALABASAS : Planners Allow Sign by Freeway to Stand
- PERSPECTIVE ON NORTH KOREA : A Spark That Might Ignite : U.S. policy is mired in Cold War illusion. Pull out our troops before they become hostage to hair-trigger hostilities.
- GARDEN GROVE : Police Arrest 16 in Liquor Sales Stings
- COSTA MESA : Crisis Team Works to Make College Safer
- Saving the State's Lifeblood: That Historic Water Accord : How the embattled Endangered Species Act helped force the big delta deal
- Long Beach Offers to Pay $375,000 in Beating Case : Law: Officials reach tentative agreement with brothers who said police struck and kicked them in 1986 incident.
- Dimming the Light : Education: Innovative tutoring program for underachieving children is on hold after bank forces its sponsor to declare bankruptcy.
- Hiring Grants Offered; Local Police May Pass : Law enforcement: Six county agencies are given the chance to add officers under Clinton anti-crime program. But officials say they may not be able to match funds.
- Orange County Almanac
- Seniors Dance Up a Winter Storm : Sociable Folks Waltz and Jitterbug at Their Very Own Jingle Bell Ball
- 3 to Be Charged in Drug Deal at Tow Yard, Police Say
- 'Super Crew' Turning Kids On to Science : Radio: A 30-minute series, airing on KPLS, aims to spark listeners' interest and knowledge.
- SIMI VALLEY : Ahmanson Land to Plant 2,000 Oaks
- Judge Hears Water Storage Plan Debate
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Rotary Helps Boy Get Heart Surgery
- BURBANK : Court Expansion Celebrated at Event
- Home Sales Tumble for 2nd Month : Real estate: Housing prices continue to fall. But analysts point out that transactions for the 11 months are up 14.7% over last year.
- Post Office Plagued by Holdups
- To Live and Die in L.A.
- Ex-Fire Dept. Clerk Admits Burglaries
- Raiders See Kansas City in Distance : Pro football: Delayed trip home from Seattle puts team behind in preparation for Saturday's game against Chiefs.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : All They Know Is, Win and They're In
- SIMI VALLEY : In Open Meeting, Council OKs Raises
- Taking a Pounding : High Waves Rip Out 9 Pilings, Closing the Ventura Pier
- NEWBURY PARK : Children to Find Joys of Winter in Library
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Alleged School Program Fraud
- A Real-Life Grinch Steals Gifts for Disabled Children
- County Weighs HIV Tests of Pregnant Women
- Fog Socks It to John Wayne One More Time
- Tagger Pleads Guilty to Felony Vandalism
- It's No Longer Foreign to Him : Ime Oduok Understands Basketball Now and He's Paying Off in Big Way at Loyola
- Long Beach Tentatively OKs $375,000 Settlement of Police Beating Case
- Good Luck--but Can It Work?
- GARDEN GROVE : Stuart Drive Parking Ban to Be Considered
- IRVINE : Council Adopts Ethics Code, 'Whistle-Blower' Protection
- 2 Chosen Again as Presiding Jurists
- NORWALK : Man Kills Brother, Self in Standoff With Deputies
- Harvard-Westlake Wins on Outside Shooting
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Duke Easily Keeps Non-Conference Streak Alive
- Bobby Bowden Apparently Not the Right Kind of Santa
- CSUN Softball Player Hurt in Crash Leaves Intensive Care
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Post-Quake Use Speeds Need for Road's Repair
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New City Hall Workweek Hikes Efficiency, Report Says : Santa Clarita: Longer hours and alternating Fridays off lead to productivity gains, fewer sick days. Skeptics question whether residents' needs are being met.
- VENTURA : Desalination Not a Priority, Report Says
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Public Warned of Infection Risk Linked to Folk Remedy
- NHL Players, Owners Fail to Meet or Schedule Talks
- COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : Riverside Loses Players but Wins Games
- Vegas Tournament Isn't Stripped Down
- COMMENTARY : Quarterback Only One of Rams' Questions
- NEWPORT BEACH : Council Considers Ending Split Sessions
- Readers Say Ethics Went Down the Drain : There's a risk in hiring a guy on a street corner, just as there's risk in playing the bond market and driving the freeway to work.
- Officer Bruised in Traffic Accident
- Buccaneers Pursue Talks With Angelos but Haven't Ruled Out Other Offers
- LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Greenberg Changes Look of the Team
- Northridge Outclassed in Cincinnati, 116-54 : College basketball: No. 13 Bearcats jump out to big lead, force 30 turnovers against Matadors.
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Things Looking Up for Men's Basketball
- TV Images Keep Getting Faster and Faster
- Probe Finds Briseno Likely Lied Under Oath : Courts: Ventura County prosecutors rule out perjury charges because testimony did not affect outcome of trial in King beating.
- Gabriel Byrne Has a Passion for Films, but It's Not From Acting
- Taking Their Act to Cyberspace : Review: Actors such as Dennis Hopper and Brian Keith are being used on CD-ROM games. Just how they will affect sales remains to be seen.
- Campaign Fund Limit
- Joycelyn Elders
- Hospital Expansion
- Jury Finds Man Guilty in Murder of 8-Year-Old : Courts: Hooman Ashkan Panah, 23, faces the death penalty in the sodomy, slaying of Nicole Parker. Hearing on his sanity begins Jan. 3.
- DWP Bill Dispute
- In other boys basketball games:La Canada 85,...
- Oil From the Sea
- Jeffe on Term Limits
- To Begin the Day
- Hunger in Schools
- Plaza Complaints
- Breakfasts in the Schools
- School Winter Programs
- Illegal Immigrants
- Eavesdropping Case
- Adoption Programs
- Malathion Spraying
- Probe Finds It Likely Briseno Lied Under Oath : Courts: Ventura County prosecutors say charges will not be filed because testimony did not affect trial's outcome. Ex-officer's lawyer calls the finding 'slander.'
- County Pension Funds
- Council Appointment
- Recall Petition
- Man Guilty in Slaying of Nurse : Crime: Ventura County jury takes five hours to convict Mark Thornton of the murder of Kellie O'Sullivan. He could face the death penalty.
- HIV/AIDS Education
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 20, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 20, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 20, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 20, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 20, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 20, 1994
- HOLIDAY SPIRITS: Santa may like milk and...
- Carter Brings Peace Mission to Bosnian Capital
- Wife Expresses Shock at Officer's Arrest in Slaying of Corona Man : Crime: Her marriage to Anaheim policeman Minn was over, she says, and her dead lover and the suspect were friends.
- Carjacker Frees Girl, 13, During Wild Ride : Crime: Gunman steals two cars, crashes into parked vehicles and fires at two people before escaping on foot in Pacoima.
- LAPD Lingo : Slang: Los Angeles police speak a unique, salty dialect. If it sounds like a TV cop show--well, TV is always copying it.
- Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash
- BREA : 2 Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant
- Christmas Lights
- Weekend Reviews : Theater : 'Lost Christmas Festival': 'Tis the Season to be Lonely
- Militants' Strike, Threat Close Pakistani Port
- NHL Talks Focus on Plans With, Without Payroll Tax
- AUTOS
- Cleanup Time on the Bankruptcy Detail : Finances: William Rifkin heads a Salomon Bros. team trying to sort out the mess.
- TIDY SUMS: Parting is sweet sorrow, but...
- Fourth Patient of Florida Dentist With HIV Dies of AIDS
- Bullet Fired Near White House Pierced Window : Security: Tests show one weapon was used to discharge four shots. Investigators have no suspect, don't know whether the attack was intentional.
- Crash in N. Korea Killed U.S. Pilot : Asia: Clinton presses Pyongyang for prompt return of airman's body and of surviving flier from helicopter. Washington pushes for quick resolution of incident.
- A Forum for Community Issues : Making a Difference : Bringing Cultures Together, Kid-Style
- Kids Keep in Touch at Museum Exhibit : Art: Bowers takes interactive approach to activities, attractions from different cultures.
- Troubled Man Killed by Deputies : Shooting: Officers say the Montrose resident, 30, lunged at them with the jagged edge of a broken crutch after threatening pedestrians and drivers.
- Snowfall, Santa Drop In on Party for the Homeless
- Giants Survive Bizarre Ending; Eagles Get Extra Shot, Still Lose : NFC: Philadelphia given chance to tie the game after time runs out but field-goal try misses.
- JAPAN
- Debts, Disarray Hurt ANC's Rule in S. Africa, Aide Says
- O.C. Agencies Relieved by Fund News
- Idealism May Yet Win the Fight for Hearts of Students
- FULLERTON : Input on Master Plan for Downtown Sought
- Agenda
- OXNARD : Neighborhood Party Celebrates Many Cultures
- A Forum for Community Issues : Conversation WITH ALMA NORIEGA AND BARBARA WILSON : Having a Mentor Who Cares 'Can Make You Do Better'
- O.C. Sports Hall of Fame Adds to Its Roster : Induction: Only Ryan and Slaney skip the event honoring the class of 1994 at Anaheim Stadium.
- A Jekyll-and-Hyde Outfit Gets Kick Out of Ending
- Basheer Rallies UCI Women to Victory
- TV Reviews : Delicate Telling of 'One Christmas'
- Brazilian Troops to Join Sunbathers on Beaches
- Oden Sparks Diggers' Sweep of Stars
- Weekend Reviews : Pop : Hot Scene at Club Lingerie
- PHILIPPINES
- INDONESIA
- COSTA MESA : Council to Vote on Art to Line Freeway Walls
- Outgoing Officials to Cash In Perks as They Leave : Government: Howard, VanderKolk and Wittenberg will receive bonus based on extra vacation time. Taxpayer advocates question its justification.
- Buffalo Reaches End of Line : Pro football: Fumble-prone Bills are overwhelmed by New England Patriots, 41-17, and are certain to miss the playoffs.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Afternoon Deelites Easily Wins Futurity
- RETAILING
- West Valley Seen as Key for Board Recall
- Russian Troops Reportedly Slay Fleeing Chechens
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Opportunity to Reinvent Our Polity
- Chargers Finally Nail Down West Title : AFC: San Diego knocks Esiason out of the game while dominating New York Jets, 21-6.
- Orange County
- FAA Could Clear ATR Commuters for Full Service Soon
- Help O.C. Find Its Way Back, Expert Urges : Former head of securities-regulation panel says supervisors need guidance from outside leadership.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Holiday Spirit Eludes Busy Officials : Bankruptcy: With its endless meetings and long workdays, the crisis costs them their personal lives. The turmoil affects their families too.
- Mexico's Migrant Policy Called a Harsher Prop. 187 : Latin America: Critics charge castigating California is hypocritical. Government says it is reviewing problem.
- SIMI VALLEY : Hearing for ACLU Suit Over Dress Code Delayed
- 'Home Improvement' Gives ABC Top Bloc on the Block : Television: Network has the highest-rated two-hour viewing period and top two overall shows.
- In L.A., Musicians Hear the Siren Call--and Hope : Jazz: First-rate local musicians hope for a breakthrough in their chosen field via a recording, but the odds are against them.
- New Populists Making Government Public Enemy No. 1 : Movement echoes its predecessor's fear of lost control. But in these '90s, private power is seen as cure.
- Party Leaders Vie for Budget-Cut Honors : Congress: Neither Republican nor Democratic legislators seem to give Clinton's middle-income tax cut plan much of a chance.
- Judge to Hear Arguments Over Underground Water Plan : Courts: Calleguas district wants to store millions of gallons for emergency use. But the Moorpark-area landowners are opposed.
- MISSION VIEJO : School Board Splits on Votes for Officers
- Disney Boycott: Wrong Target, Wrong Reasons
- Residents Fear the Effects of Tollway : Transit: Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners want road's builder to safeguard enclave.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Pilot Recalls Blackbird's 1st Flight : Aviation: Hundreds honor 30th anniversary of the historic event over Palmdale. The airplane will be revived in new defense budget.
- Von Gruenigen Is Winner in Slalom
- Soccer's First City? : Oneonta, N.Y., Tries to Become Sport's Cooperstown with Hall of Fame
- MOVIESReady to Revoke?: Miramax Films, which faces...
- Jazz Reviews : Despite 'Santa,' Benoit Set Turns Cold
- <i> Voila! </i> Socialite Turns Into a TV Chef
- Laugh Lines : Jokes
- Orange County Almanac
- When Bigotry Outpaces Technology . . . : Communications: We need to attack the message, not the modem, to ensure on-line services are free from censorship.
- Something to Cheer About
- . . . And Constitutional Rights Lag Behind : Communications: Without legislation to allow us to code our own bits, our First Amendment rights are at risk.
- Making Room for the Minority Screenwriter
- Where There Are Losers, There Are Winners
- VIETNAM
- Hef-ty Problem
- In Dallas, a Stork Is Born
- Corporate O.C. Distances Itself From Fiscal Crisis
- Hollywood Freeway Spans Magic and Might of L.A. : Culture: Route linking Downtown, Tinseltown and suburbia turns 40. Some call it city's ultimate freeway.
- Malibu Seeks Beach Upkeep Funds : Recreation: City may turn to private businesses or the state. The plan is part of a deal whereby the county would pay $2.9 million to renovate the deteriorated pier.
- 325 Dreams Shattered by Plant Closing : Shutdown of Glass Factory Deals Pomona Another Blow
- Southern California Enterprise : Success Is Child's Play in the Pinata Business : Manufacturing: Santa Ana company finds a niche with the product people love to hit.
- RAM DEMAND: Christmas Eve is shaping up...
- ANAHEIM : Vending Permit Hold May Be Extended
- STANTON : Dotson Elected Mayor; Councilmen Take Oath
- MOORPARK : 2 Golf Courses Called Threat to Wildlife Area
- SIMI VALLEY : Burglary Suspect Held After Police Chase
- Growing Pains : Farmers Say Rising Cost of Water Threatens Their Livelihoods
- LAGUNA BEACH : Parents Protest Plans for Microwave Tower
- Rams Aren't Only Ones Getting Hammered
- Favre Runs for Winning Touchdown : NFC: Quarterback's nine-yard scramble with 14 seconds left provides Packers with a 21-17 victory over Falcons.
- Redskins Perfectly Awful at Home : NFC: They end up without a victory at RFK Stadium for the first time as Tampa Bay increases winning streak to four.
- Music Review : A Nog Toast to a Stylishly Handled 'Messiah'
- Isolationist TV: Viewers Pay the Price
- Smart & Final Names James Griffin to New Executive Post
- Book Review : A Caustic Comedy With a Plot Too Delicious to Pass Up : PLUCKING THE APPLE <i> by Elizabeth Palmer</i> , St. Martin's Press/A Thomas Dunne, $20.95, 272 pages
- VENTURA : City Cuts Spending 18% in Fiscal Year
- McGraw, Chatman Still Just a Phone Call Away
- Bettis Can't Run and Rams Can't Hide in Chicago : Pro football: Bears hold the running back to seven yards in eight carries in 27-13 victory.
- 'Dumb' Laughs = a Smart Payoff : Box office: Jim Carrey vehicle pulls a 'Gump,' taking in $16.2 million on an otherwise slow film-going weekend.
- In the U.S., It's a Hot Toy; in Thailand, a $5-a-Day Job : Labor: The factory making Power Rangers figures has added workers and now runs at capacity.
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Living in Cougar Country : Mountain lion attacks and sightings near the town of Descanso have the locals nervous and tourists heading elsewhere. Some say nothing can be done.
- A Forum for Community Issues : Modest Proposal : Teachers Could Use Some Christmas Help
- A Forum for Community Issues : Youth Opinion : 'Adults Expect a Lot But Won't Let Me Grow Up'
- Thousand Oaks : Holiday Bus Hours Extended, Fares Cut
- Not Orphanages or Prisons, but Responsible Fathers : Poverty: Let's attack the problem rather than warehouse its consequences.
- Gingrich's Plan for Power 10 Years in the Making
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Business Largely Takes a Hands-Off Approach : Finance: Corporate officials say there is too little information and the situation is too fluid for them to get involved. But a few have taken steps behind the scenes.
- SIMI VALLEY : Resident Needed for Fair Site Committee
- A Forum for Community Issues : Gripe : 'Is Hands-On Learning Sending the Wrong Message?'
- BREA : Free Holiday Activities Scheduled for Youths
- How's This For Picture: Even Ryan May Be in It : Pro football: After 49ers, Cowboys, Steelers and Chargers, postseason spots are mostly up in the air. And don't count out Buddy's Cardinals yet.
- Here's a Few 'Vampire' Suggestions to Chew On
- Individuals Come Back to Uncle Sam
- AUTOS
- SOUTH KOREA
- Commitments : Thanks, but She'll Pass on the True Confessions