- '3 Strikes' Pizza Case
- Congressional Feuding
- Kobe and Grozny
- Hunting Cougars
- Help From Teachers
- Forest Service and Timber Firms
- Monks Break Quiet Routine Over Tract Plans : Development: St. Michael's Abbey priests lead protest over proposal to build homes on 233 acres of pristine hills and canyons near their Orange County facility. They are expected to return to a hearing on issue today.
- Company Town
- Dolco Packaging Wins Contract With LAUSD
- County Film Office Bills Itself as a Hit
- They're Singing Nashville's Praises--but Some See a Darker Flip Side : Demographics: Music and related industries have generated an economic boom. Along with it come some big-city problems.
- Micropolis Posts Profit in Fourth Ouarter
- Trevor StiversPacifica, JuniorSoccer/ForwardStivers has 14 goals in...
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Excerpts of Opening Remarks by Defense Counsel Cochran
- Terror Plot Trial Opens for Sheik, 11 Followers : Courts: Prosecution paints picture of radicals bent on vast destruction in N.Y. Defense portrays charges as empty talk, religious rhetoric.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Clinton Presses for Mexico Loan Plan as Support Wanes
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Catch XXIX : To Help Coalition, Supporters Team Up for Super Effort
- Trial Highlights
- Documentary : KOBE: Block by Block : A somber city shakes loose from the rubble and faces the long haul toward rebuilding.
- Ecuador, Peru Agree to Meet With Mediators : South America: Quito reports cease-fire reached to end violent clashes in disputed border area.
- JUSTICE : Will Clinton Again Oppose Executions? Old Pal Says Maybe : A death penalty supporter, the President may face clemency requests. Friend says he once was against the punishment.
- CHATSWORTH : Middle School Hopes to Help Kobe Victims
- Divorce-court flashback: The judge asked prospective jurors...
- Deputies Seeking 2 Men in Robbery
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Driver Sought in Hitchhiker's Rape
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Left $220,000 for Scholarships
- NEWPORT BEACH : A Uniform Number for Sports Information
- INSURANCE
- Jill Pfatenhauer has been promoted to senior...
- Postscript : Where Seeds of Slavery Took Root : Thousands still visit Senegal island where Africans were held en route to New World.
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Ito's Words to Jury on Defense Failure to Disclose
- Fishery Program Contracts Subject of State Inquiries : Funds: Jobs were awarded to a friend of Sen. Costa and a Wilson aide. Records show little work is complete.
- Security Council Approves Peacekeepers for Haiti
- National Agenda : Rich vs. Poor: Haiti's Elite Tests Aristide : A 'morality play' pits two wealthy families against the president's Central Bank chief.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Disputes Sap Assembly's Power : Politics: Bitter partisanship in the evenly divided chamber increases amid strains of term limits and recall threats. Influence shifts to the Senate and governor as a result.
- Britons Riled Over Soldier's Conviction : Ulster: Newspapers stir massive campaign against private's life sentence in slaying of teen-agers.
- FILLMORE : Molestation Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
- Children's Art in Concert With Family, Friends
- Orange County Almanac
- Buena Park to Ease Policy on Temporary Signs
- Visitors' Bureau Picks Chief for Convention Sales
- O.C.'s First Wal-Mart Draws the Curious and the Faithful : Retailing: Many are glad their favorite discounter now is nearby. Others stop by just to check it out.
- Spending Lags Income Growth, Casting Doubt on a Slowdown : Economy: Analysts see nothing in latest numbers to deter the Fed from raising interest rates once again.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Levy Bancorp Reports Record Annual Income
- Compaq to Accept Repaired Golden Systems Units
- Higher oil prices and strong demand for...
- Practical Peripherals' Parent Improves Finances
- Promus to Split Its Hotel, Harrah's Casino Businesses : Gaming: Move will create North America's largest gambling-only firm. Analysts see both segments benefiting.
- Green Foods Corp. Offers Airline Miles to Retailers
- Market Business Park Gets 11 Purchase Offers
- Calgene Inc. reported a second-quarter loss of...
- HemaCare Shifts Efforts in Search for AIDS Treatment
- Unocal Posts Hefty Losses for Quarter, Year
- Litton Receives Contract to Continue Upgrades
- For Drinkers, Is Abstinence All There Is? : Maybe there's another way. Moderation Management, a renegade program for alcoholics, wants to teach problem drinkers how to control how much they imbibe.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Others Faced Fiscal Calamity's Fallout : Change just for the sake of change will have little lasting impact, warn those who have been through municipal crises in other parts of the country.
- Wonder and Joy of Communing With Nature
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Prosecutors See Simpson Image as Key Problem
- Drastic Acts to Curb O.C. Crisis Foreseen
- VENTURA, OXNARD : 2 Recycling Centers to Open by 1996
- LOS ANGELES : Barbara Yaroslavsky Gains Riordan's Backing
- LA HABRA : Trustees OK Policy of Involving Parents
- VILLA PARK : County Fire Pact Commitment Renewed
- State's 1st Muslim Library Reopens in Canoga Park : Religion: Facility doubles its space and adds more materials. Founder seeks to help non-Muslims become acquainted with his faith.
- CYPRESS : School to Unveil New Gym Complex
- COLUMN ONE : PBS: Behind the Sound and Fury : Why should taxpayers support a 'sandbox for the rich'? critics ask. Who would want to kill Barney? backers cry. Politics and rhetoric obscure fight over federal funds for public broadcasting.
- Russia Faulted for Excesses in Chechnya : Europe: Panel finds use of force 'disproportionate and indiscriminate,' calls for talks and free vote.
- SIMI VALLEY : Council OKs Plan to Aid Home Buyers
- Kaiser Loan Keeps Start-Up Planning for OPTIMA Afloat
- Quake-Damaged CSUN Suffers Largest Drop Ever in Applicants : Enrollment: Officials say applications are down 25%. Administrators are scrambling to boost recruitment.
- Oxnard School Trustee Released in Shooting
- BURBANK : Council to Honor 3 Science Teachers
- 52 in County Infected With Measles Virus : Health: Officials say outbreak of the contagious disease is the worst in three decades. Medical workers stress importance of vaccinations in halting epidemic.
- City Stocking Up on Disaster Supplies
- Kobe's Dead Are Economic Policy Victims : Housing: With high-rise building limited to restrict consumption, residents were crammed in unsafe dwellings.
- Wynn's International Reports Record '94 Profit : Finance: Maker of automotive chemicals and components is positioned for acquisitions.
- OTHER NEWS
- Company Town
- 'Expert' Testimony Offers Steady Cash in a Slow Market
- Chamber Awards Go to Shopping at Rose, Bank
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- General Motors Acceptance Corp. GMAC said profit...
- Japan Workers' Pay Surges to New High; U.S. Trails
- Bergen Brunswig Corp.: In a deal that...
- Retirement Leaves Investment Expert Little Time to Rest : Assets: The chairman of Twentieth Century Mutual Funds spends much of his time arranging the disposal of his fortune.
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- Disney Drastically Cuts Anaheim Resort Plans : Development: Key land parcels are called too costly. Smaller project may still be built next to Disneyland.
- WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Domingo Cavallo : Argentina's economy czar grabs headlines with tough talk. But his actions speak louder: hefty growth and the lowest inflation in Latin America.
- One Beef After Another With Vegetarianism
- Bosnian Leader Brings Arms Plea to U.S.
- Century 21 Real Estate Corp.: The company...
- FALLOUT FROM MEXICO'S FINANCIAL CRISIS : NEWS ANALYSIS : Caught Between a Rock and a Rate Hike : Federal Reserve: Greenspan must decide whether to delay another increase in interest to build support for a Mexican bailout.
- Newhall Land Weighs Offers for Shopping Center
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Father Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Surrogate Son
- PARIS : In Search of a Leader
- Disney Shelves $3-Billion Plan : Tourism: Price for additional land is called prohibitive. Instead, a scaled-down expansion may be done in stages.
- Car Bomb in Algeria Kills 38, Wounds 256 : Terrorism: Explosion occurs on busy street in capital. No one claims responsibility, but police blame Muslim militants.
- Arson Investigation Pressed as 3 Victims Fight for Lives
- Police Warn of Attacks at Fullerton College : Violence: Patrols increased after series of five sexual assaults and attempted robberies.
- GLENDALE : Education Board to Discuss Budget
- Spirit Moves Them : Abbey Is Fighting to Keep Housing Project Out of the Area
- Teacher Must Register as Sex Offender : Court: Palmdale instructor is convicted of three misdemeanor counts of child molesting and battery.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Plans to Open School in Jail on Hold : Education: Officials hope to turn shutdown county facility into a 'last chance' campus for expelled students.
- Psychological Testing OKd for Accused Killer : Competency: Dusty Castillo, implicated in a slaying in Porter Ranch, is called 'psychotic' by his lawyer.
- Transit for Disabled Ahead of Schedule
- SANTA ANA : Belarus Infant Leaves Hospital for Home
- Briefly:
- Lumonics Corp. Moves Headquarters to Oxnard
- Ira Coron, chairman and chief executive of...
- FALLOUT FROM MEXICO'S FINANCIAL CRISIS : Peso Tumbles Another 12% Against Dollar : Currency: New loss in value comes as concern grows that U.S. package of loan guarantees is in trouble in Congress.
- Bus Fare Hike to Take Effect Wednesday : Transit: The rate increases by 25 cents. Price of monthly pass rises from $42 to $49.
- House Fire Kills 4; Girl, 13, Saves 3 Sisters : Tragedy: Heroine's mother, two brothers and a sister die in the blaze. Mix-up that sent firefighters to wrong address prompts inquiry.
- King's Dream Still a Nightmare for Many, Pastor Says : Civil rights: The Rev. John McReynolds challenges clergy to preach that America is still far from free and equal and is told to live slain leader's dream by example.
- Man Inflating Truck Tire Dies When It Explodes
- Obituaries
- TITAN NOTES : Baseball Team Opens Season Today at Home
- Athletic Referendum to Be Presented to CSUN President
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kellogg a Serial Shooter for UMass
- MUSIC REVIEW : Southwest Chamber Group Offers New Babbitt Works
- Crash Into Pole Kills Northridge Man
- HAWAIIAN GARDENS : City Administrator Arrested on DUI, Drug Charges
- SIMI VALLEY : Accident Knocks Out Power to Area
- Notes on a Scorecard
- LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Straight-Shooter Ratelle Surprised by Men's Volleyball Victory at BYU
- VALLEY ROUNDUP : Village Christian's Brache Will Get His Kicks for Cal
- NBA ROUNDUP : Suns at Home on Road, Winning at Cleveland
- SEAL BEACH : Meal Is Over for Tower's Termites
- POINT MUGU : Supervisors to Weigh Joining Airport Panel
- LAGUNA HILLS : Ohio Man Arrested in Series of Robberies
- Obituaries : Sanders M. Castor; WWII Silver Star Recipient
- Some Lessons That Hit Home Shake Up Science Instruction : Quake Experiments Follow New U.S. Standards
- CSUN Is Hit With Largest Drop Ever in New Applicants : Enrollment: School officials say applications are down 25%. Administrators are scrambling to boost recruitment.
- McGraw to Sign With Villanova
- OPERA PACIFIC
- Weekend Box Office : 'Legends' Refuses to Fall Back
- O.C. Philharmonic Society Tunes Up for Expansion
- NHL ROUNDUP : Graves Leads Way as Rangers End Scoring Slump
- Baseball Tries It Again : Labor: Sides to meet Wednesday, facing Feb. 6 deadline set by President Clinton and wary of an imposed settlement.
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Game's Fever Pitch Does Little to Help Matsuhara's Temperature
- Fitch Boils Over, Draws Ejection : Clippers: Two technical fouls in second quarter finish coach's night. Pistons win, 102-95.
- Italy Calls Off Soccer After Fan's Murder
- TV REVIEWS : 'Love in Four Acts': From Gritty to Stylized
- Behind Public Art at Pond
- TV REVIEWS : 'Marshal' Shows Promise With Smart, Arresting Wit
- Judge Rejects Most of Police Brutality Suit : Courts: He dismisses bid to collect damages from L.A. council members personally for financially protecting officers who killed three robbers in Sunland in 1990.
- Police Suspect Hate Crime in Man's Stabbing
- VENTURA : Classic Rock Station Reports Theft of CDs
- BASEBALL WATCH : Presidential Hardball
- Obituaries
- Sidestepping the Pitfalls : Locke's Parker Emerges From Unstable Home, Winless Team as Top Recruit
- FAMILY : 'Aesop' Offers a Traveling Feast of Fables
- Company Town : Movie Magic : New Technology Is Revolutionizing the Special Effects Business
- Smithsonian Says It Erred, Scraps Exhibit on A-Bomb : Museum: Critics charged that it portrayed the U.S. as aggressors. The controversy hurt institution's funding.
- THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : One Clear Result of the Lockout Is a Net Loss in Goals
- State Appeals U.S. Order Blocking Prop. 187
- Grand Canyon Embarrasses Northridge
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Reorganization of County Paramedic Service Being Urged : Privatization: The complicated system now in use makes taxpayers cover costs that could fall to insurance companies, experts say. Officials are said to be interested.
- This Blue-Collar Program Finds a Cave Worth Calling Home
- Simpson Defense Calls Collecting of Evidence 'Slipshod' : Courts: Judge Ito concludes that defendants' attorneys deliberately hid information about witnesses. He allows the prosecution to resume its opening statement.
- U.S., Allies Unveil Croatia Peace Plan : Balkans: But Serb rebels in Krajina refuse to even look at envoys' autonomy proposal.
- Delivery of New Mail Center Delayed by Quake : Postal Service: The $123-million Valencia complex underwent $5 million in repairs. It now awaits the arrival of equipment, and more than 1,500 employees from Van Nuys.
- Quakes Jolt Company's Profits on Tiny Locks : Van Nuys: Sales have soared for Fastening Solutions' device to secure equipment during temblors. Low labor costs complete successful equation.
- Mayor Throws Support to Yaroslavsky : Election: The endorsement by Riordan, expected today, is seen as a key break in the 5th Council District campaign.
- Grand Canyon Pushes Northridge Over the Edge, 88-82
- Ethnic Discord : Road to Nowhere? : Sarajevo's citizens can escape the front lines through a reopened route. But few take advantage of it. They are too frightened.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Getting a Jump on College Costs
- The Rules Apply to China, Too : Flagrant trade violations jeopardize its status in world community
- VAN NUYS : Party Crasher Found Guilty of Murder
- Murder Suspect Leads Police in High-Speed Chase
- DANA POINT : Public Is Asked for Ideas on Headlands
- VAN NUYS : Airport Staff to Ship Sweat Suits to Kobe
- Coach Shows He Can Win Off the Field
- PREP ROUNDUP : Mendez Sets Scoring Record as Santiago Wins in Soccer
- Chargers Start Recovery Process with a Parade
- Mike White Is Waiting in Line for Davis to Open Raider Job : Pro football: Owner wants to name assistant as new coach but doesn't want to hurt Art Shell, a loyal employee.
- COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : For Cal State L.A., 'Mom' Leads the Way
- Latest Nevada Las Vegas Coach Steps Down : College basketball: Citing pressure of the job, Landa turns over position to Edwards while both await Grgurich's return.
- Playing Time: How Sweet It Is in Kansas
- Dole, Gingrich Take Cautious Aim at Medicare
- State Caveats Put Ventura County on Alert for Budget Shortfall
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : President to Name Surgeon General
- The Press : Interest in Simpson Case Diminishes With Distance
- Funds OKd for Sound Wall Repair : Simi Valley: The city will seek bids to stabilize the damaged structures along 21 streets. The quake-recovery funds will come from FEMA.
- Countywide : Setting Girls on Paths to Science Jobs
- BEVERLY HILLS : Chevy Chase Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
- LOS ANGELES : Judge in Fleiss Case Agrees to Hear Jurors' Testimony
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Anti-Gang Project's Backers Appeal for County Funding
- ORANGE : Cable Firm to Upgrade Curbs on Adult Shows
- CALABASAS : City Hires Landscape Maintenance Official
- Charges Are Dropped Against Man Accused of Sex Assaults : Casitas Springs: D.A.'s office apologizes to Jason Edward Hawthorne, 21, who had been charged with 24 felonies. Authorities say another suspect is in custody.
- Mother Tells of Killer's Painful Upbringing
- JPL Staffers Offer Astronomy Seminar
- AGOURA HILLS : City Shuts Down Restaurant Playground in Permit Dispute
- FEMA Offers Aid for Septic Tank Repair
- PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Open the Door to Mexican Workers : A carefully drawn guest-worker program would help control our border and satisfyU.S. labor needs.
- MISSION VIEJO : College Swap Meet Adds Farmers Market
- PACOIMA : Signal to Unclog Busy Intersection
- A Young Saxman Gets Sound Advice From Jazz Giants
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Dollar Fall on Jitters; Bond Yields Rise
- GM Hughes Electronics Corp. said fourth-quarter earnings...
- Ventura Gateway Gets New Property Manager
- National Education Corp.: The company said Monday...
- In Super Bowl of Commercialism, Pepsi Ads Score Best With Viewers
- Rabin Executes About-Face on Tax Issue : Israel: Prime minister now favors cancellation of the capital gains tax that triggered drop in stock values.
- Tight Security to Mark Airlift of 7,400 Cubans
- Wolf Transplanted to Wilderness Slain
- Somali Clash Over U.N. Building Kills 3
- REAR-VIEW MIRROR : A Grand Canyon : The road to Laguna cuts through an open space that, despite its scars, is still treasured for its beauty and history.
- Hometown Hero : Panhandling and crime have taken a toll on the businesses and residents of Little Tokyo.But Brian Kito and his patrols are out to make the streets safe.
- Enigmatic Mr. Peanut Intrigues but He's a Tough Nut to Crack
- A Savvy Move to Help Mexico : Loan guarantee should not be demagogued
- ANAHEIM : Smoking at School Bingo to Be Allowed Until July
- Toll Road Protesters Take Battle to Agency : Transit: They cite flood damage, fund crisis as reasons to stop the work in Laguna Canyon.
- Beilenson Announces Plans to Close Thousand Oaks Office : Congress: Citing budget cutbacks, the Woodland Hills Democrat says the closure will save taxpayers $25,000 a year.
- VILLA PARK : Rules on Home-Based Businesses Updated
- Youth
- Athletic Apparel Maker Posts $4.45-Million Profit
- ALLAHABAD : Dip for the Faithful
- Changing Lifestyles : Putting the Squeeze on Russian Charities : The former Soviet system once provided for all. Now kickbacks to officials have made philanthropy a thing of faith, hope and bribery.
- Welfare Perception Skewed, Report Finds : Poverty: More than half of children younger than 6 in families officially classified as poor have at least one working parent, advocacy group says.
- Notebook : Buena Ambushes Monarchs Again
- NIGHT MOVES: One change during the bond...
- Congressional Abortion Foes, Advocates Unite in Welfare Reform Fight
- Nation IN BRIEF : MISSISSIPPI : Lack of Black Jurors Delays Murder Trial
- By the Numbers : Spotlight
- Sprawl's Costs Hurting State, Report Finds : Growth: Bank of America, Wilson Administration join environmentalists in unusual alliance. Authors say the economy depends on smarter development.
- Magazine Closes Over Holocaust Item
- BODY WATCH : Cholesterol Testing in the Comfort of Your Home
- Thomas Associates Moves to Ventura's Portola Road
- Despite Heroics, McGraw's Choices Are Not Rated I-A
- Judge Voids Bid to Hold Council Members Liable
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Woman's Journey to Link Her Heart and Her Home : BANANA ROSE <i> by Natalie Goldberg</i> , Bantam, $21.95, 384 pages
- MUNICH : Focus on Security
- Taking the Next Step : Making the Leap From High School to College Can Be Tough for Even the Best Prep Player
- Devalued Peso Turns Ford's Auto Plans to a 'Pipe Dream'
- Japan's Car Exports Plunge to 17-Year Low
- BANKING & FINANCE
- CU Bancorp Posts Increase in Earnings to $2.57 Million
- Hueneme Citrus Exports Explode Previous Record
- Satellite Technology Management Inc.: The company said...
- Irvine Apartment Communities: The Newport Beach developer...
- COVER STORY : Bud Smith's Empire 54 Years in the Making and No End in Sight : The real estate baron continues to have confidence in Ventura County's economy. And at 78, he is ready to tackle another tall challenge.
- Company Town : Jacobson Joins Creative Artists Agency
- Disney Dollars--Ripe for Speculation?
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Dollar Fall on Jitters; Bond Yields Rise
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Japanese Stocks Soar as Sumitomo Faces Losses
- ADVERTISING
- Siemens Donates 22 Solar Modules to Volunteers
- Emperor Visits Refugees in Quake Zone
- Marie PhilmanEdison, JuniorBasketball/ForwardPhilman, who finished second in...
- Woman, 78, Survives After Train Broadsides Car : Accidents: Oxnard resident suffers a broken arm, bruised vertebrae and skinned shins in the collision at railroad crossing near Moorpark.
- Mayor Cleared of Credit Card Misuse : Port Hueneme: D.A.'s unit says Toni Young did nothing legally wrong when she charged clothing on city card. She later repaid the money.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Caution in El Toro Planning
- VENTURA : Council Agrees to Review 5-Year Plan
- Chief of Recreation Area Pulling Up Roots : Santa Monicas: Departing Supt. David Gackenbach expanded pristine public lands but leaves much unfinished business.
- VENTURA : Teen Honored for Rescuing Boy from Dog
- County Sees More Cuts Ahead Under State Budget : Spending: Officials downplay Gov. Wilson's rosy scenario and predict heavy reductions. The outlook is not so bleak for the cities.
- LOS ANGELES : Consultant Pleads Guilty to Defrauding School District
- For Actresses, Herbert Ross Is the Director From Heaven : Movies: Director of 'Turning Point,' 'Steel Magnolias' and now 'Boys on the Side' credits his marriages to Nora Kaye and Lee Radziwill for his sensitivity to feminine and feminist issues.
- O.C. Art Review : Sculpture Makes Sport at the Pond
- Family : 'Animal Fables From Aesop' Is a Wonderful Treat
- You Read the Books, Now See the Movie . . . If You Must
- Rockwell Completes Reliance Takeover, Plans to Sell Telecommunications Unit
- ENERGY
- Economy Is Looking Up, but Residents Still Moving Out
- Iwerks' Quarterly Loss Grows to $1.15 Million
- Unionfed Financial Corp.: The Brea financial services...
- Bank of Encino to Be Acquired by Western
- Fortune Petroleum Plans Stock Offering
- American Lung Assn. Sells Main Street Building
- OTHER NEWS
- Profit Increases 82% at Burlington Air Express
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- CoCensys Gets FDA Approval to Test Stroke Treatment on People
- The financing and information technology subsidiaries of...
- Firm Sued Over Workers' Comp Premiums
- Next Step : Ukraine Starting Peace-Into-Profits Recycling : Experts from three nations are dismantling and selling the country's huge arsenal of bullets, bombs, missiles and other Cold War materiel.
- BODY WATCH : Sick Days or Holidays? : If your child's home with the sniffles and gets the red-carpet treatment, you may be raising a hypochondriac. It's best, experts say, not to make too big a deal of minor symptoms.
- Kemp Bows Out as GOP Presidential Candidate : Politics: A conservatives' favorite, he cites lack of passion for the immense fund-raising and organization required of a modern campaign.
- Drug Hailed as Breakthrough for Sickle Cell
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Welfare Perception Skewed, Study Finds
- CAIRO : The Refugee Question
- Connections Sought to Man Lurking at Schools : Crime: Mustached suspect tried to lure two schoolgirls. Red Toyota was spotted in similar incidents.
- Death on a Sunny Morning
- LOS ANGELES : Minneapolis Woman Picked as Director of Libraries
- Making A Difference in Your Community : LAUSD Aides Find Time to Help Youths
- A Place of Knowledge : Religion: After a modest beginning, an expanded Muslim Public Library reopens. Its founder says it is open to all with questions about the Islamic faith.
- LOS ALAMITOS : City Joins Bid to Get Oil Recycling Grant
- Valley Interview : D.A. Can Now Prosecute Spousal Abuse Even If Victim Hesitates
- Usually people write because they disagree with something I've written. But lately I've gotten positive mail, and I'm not sure how to handle it. : If They Like Me, I Must Be Doing It Wrong
- TUSTIN : Retired School Official Is Back on the Job
- No Petting Zoo : Endangered Big Cats Bred and Nurtured at Desert Compound
- COSTA MESA / NEWPORT BEACH : Parents Invited to Hear Enrollment Increase Solutions
- THOUSAND OAKS : Theologian Decries Conflict, Violence
- O'Kelley's Free Throw Beats UNLV in Overtime
- No Time for 49ers to Party : Pro football: Sure, the players can enjoy winning the Super Bowl, but management has the future to worry about.
- Old School : Lakers' Jones Lets His Game Do His Talking
