- San Fernando Valley : Elks Open Door but Women Aren't There
- 'Vacationing' Nakatani Is a Hit in Europe
- Cypress Can't Rebound From Player's Death
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards Awaits Word, Works to Be Ready
- In Game 3, Mariners Get to Play Their Ace : AL playoffs: Randy Johnson, who pitched deciding game against Angels, tries to slow down Yankees tonight.
- Fields Is Finally Positioned Properly : USC: After time at tailback and safety, he finds a home at linebacker in Trojan defense.
- Veterans Benefit Performance Moved
- Theater Reviews : 'Angels' Stacks the Deck to Make a Point
- THEATER REVIEW : Groundlings Fans Listening, Laughing
- ENERGY
- Burglars in Britain Blow It
- San Gabriel Valley : Preservationists Push Land Use Plan
- MOORPARK : Applicants Sought for Youth Council
- ORANGE : Services to Be Held for 2 Babies Found Dead
- Newborn Boy Discovered Dead in Trash Can; Woman Held
- Valleywide : YWCA to Coordinate Anti-Crime Events
- THEATER REVIEWS : In 'Hay Fever,' the Frill Is Gone
- Bob Hope Recognized for Role in Arts : Awards: President Clinton presents the comedian, others with the nation's highest honors.
- 'Journey to Comala' Loses Magical Power
- Bill Ending Mandatory Ride-Sharing Signed
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : The Great Novelist as a Travel Writer : EDITH WHARTON ABROAD: Selected Travel Writings, 1888-1920; <i> Edited by Sarah Bird Wright</i> ;St. Martin's Press $22.95, 216 pages
- Irish Poet Wins 1st Million-Dollar Nobel Prize
- PORT HUENEME : Harbor Days Gala to Begin Saturday
- MOORPARK : Police Center Kept Open, 2nd Added
- Kings' Sale Cleared by Bankruptcy Judge : Hockey: Deal could be final Tuesday. Former financial officer Waks charged in McNall scheme.
- Lawsuit Against Kidder Can Proceed, Judge Rules : Court: Shareholder action alleges brokerage broke laws in handling of 1994 bond trading scandal.
- Child Killed as Pickup Slams Into Preschool
- VENTURA : Unions Endorse Council Candidates
- VENTURA : Fire Prevention Day Scheduled at Mall
- 11 Children Stung by Wasps
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Lifting Suspensions Unlikely for Cal
- Villa Park Recovers in Time to Win
- Movie Reviews : 'Time Enough' a Warm Story of Families and Gay Love
- SEC to Allow Investors, Firms to Use the Net : Securities: The rules complement the agency's efforts to promote the use of its Edgar system.
- Kenya President Offers Shelter to Rwanda Suspects Sought by War Tribunal
- Central Los Angeles : BEEPER WARS
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Suburb to Suburb: A Pioneering Link
- Ducks Finally Sign Kilger for Three Years at $2.5 Million
- PREP ROUNDUP : Tustin Defeats Santa Ana in Cross-Country
- After This Week's Efforts, NBC Means 'No Bleeping Clue'
- Deadlocked Beauregard Jury Ordered to Keep Working
- THEATER REVIEWS : How to Weave Laughs Into an AIDS Play
- Comparator Systems Corp.: The Newport Beach-based maker...
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : OCC Paper Criticizing Jury Vanishes
- Wilson May Turn Down $42 Million for Schools : Education: He opposes the program's 'federal dictates.' But U.S. officials say the money has no strings attached.
- Obituaries : Mervyn Barnett; Beverly Hills Interior Designer
- Cooperative Effort Aims at Moving, Improving National Park Entrance : Recreation: With expansion of two sites, increased use has drawn Newbury Park neighbors' complaints of dust and noise on Potrero Road.
- Savanna's Shine Runs Past Newport Harbor for 190 Yards
- Fearsome Threesome : High school football: As opponents fall before the trio of Lewis, Redick and Walker, Antelope Valley rises in the rankings.
- Stores Report Lackluster Sales for September : Retailing: Apparel firms stayed in a rut, although some department stores saw an upturn.
- Company Town : Shapiro to Become Partner in Century City Law Firm
- INSURANCE
- 2 Adults, Baby Die in Paramount Crash
- New Storm in Caribbean
- HEAT WAVE: Santa Ana winds hit the...
- AFRICA : Somalia Finds Its Own Order in a Leaderless Land of Chaos
- CITY SMART / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : Adamson Home and Malibu Lagoon Museum
- Obituaries : Kiichi Morita; Innovative Mathematician
- Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend's Baby : Courts: Guilty verdict is returned despite the mother's testimony that he was innocent. Earlier she had told police he had slammed the child's head against a wall.
- 'Repossessed' Plus 'Auction' Plus 'Beverly Hills' Proves Powerful Lure : Home featured in 'Beverly Hills Cop II' was seized by U.S. Most bargain hunters go away empty-handed.
- Boy, 12, Robbed of $20 at Gunpoint
- Magnitude 3.7 Aftershock Jolts Valleys
- PERSPECTIVES ON THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : PLATFORM : Public Eye
- Steiner Goes 'on Offensive' With Recall Rebuttal : Politics: The supervisor says he takes effort seriously and proves it by answering critics' complaints in a formal statement that will appear on the ballot if it comes to that.
- VENTURA : 'Funeral' to Focus on Libraries' Plight
- A Young Actor Fails Upward in 'Asphalt'
- Poems That Lift Readers Root and Branch to Heaven
- The 'Quilt' Circle : How to make an American movie? Start by piecing together a network of O.C. seamstresses.
- Israel Parliament Ratifies PLO Pact : Mideast: After bitter debate, the narrow vote reflects the deep divisions over expanding Palestinian self-rule.
- Sun Valley : Man Kills Robber in Apparent Self-Defense
- CITY SMART / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : The Secret Next Door : For a Dozen Years, a Pico Rivera Neighborhood Has Been Used to Store Toxic Waste. It's Legal, but the Residents Don't Like It.
- Woman Sues O.C. Man Indicted in Her Mother's Slaying
- Utah's Marsh Says Sports Agent Paid Him : College football: Receiver, now with NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, says Caron gave him money and gifts.
- GIRLS' TENNIS : Because Fordess Knows the Score, Wolverines Win
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Manly Men: It's Where the Action Is--Still : Stallone, Banderas Are on Target in Richard Donner's 'Assassins'
- Tell a Joke, Get a Free Bagel and Juice
- ART REVIEW : 'Nagasaki': Oblique Photos Provide Impact
- TV REVIEW : 'Equality': An Honest, Gutsy Look at Gay Issues
- Racism and Simpson Verdict
- Allen OKd State Funding for South Africa Trip : Politics: The former Speaker says she thought legislators in the nine-member delegation would pay their own way. The trip is designed to drum up trade with the emerging sub-Saharan democracies.
- Redesigned Money
- MOVIES - Oct. 6, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 6, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Oct. 6, 1995
- Obituaries - Oct. 6, 1995
- Obituaries - Oct. 6, 1995
- Shapiro Once Talked of Plea, Kardashian Says : Simpson case: He says the idea was speculation and was not taken to their client or prosecution.
- Delegation's State-Funded Trip to South Africa Criticized : Politics: Officials under fire for foreign travel during fiscal crisis defend expense in opening trade office.
- Winds Fan Fires in Santa Paula, Canyon Country : Weather: Coupled with the blazes, whose causes are under investigation, was a 3.7 aftershock of the Northridge earthquake that rattled Simi Valley and the Conejo Valley.
- People : Spotlight on achievers
- CHP Will Go Lightly on O.C.'s Overweight Buses : Transportation: Troopers won't cite several vehicles even though they hit the road hard when they exceed federal standards of 20,000 pounds when loaded. A new waiver law is stalled in Congress.
- Cypress High Athlete Killed in Driveway : Crime: Victim was beaten, shot while parked outside his family's apartment. A boy, 14, is arrested.
- Tonight's Top 10 List: Who Made the Most of Fat Cat Friendships?
- ANALYSIS : Big Sky Is Cloudy for Coaches at Northridge : Some sports are placed in jeopardy by conference affiliation that requires Matadors to increase football scholarships.
- Meet the Old Lakers and the New Clippers : Pro basketball: One team didn't make many changes, but the other has new names as camps open.
- COMPANY TOWN : Tough, Young Shark Enters the Pool
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Simpson Cable TV Deal Encounters Resistance : Media: Advisers say talks are under way for pay-per-view interview. But consumers and major operators say it wouldn't be proper.
- Shapiro Once Talked of Plea, Kardashian Says : Aftermath: Simpson friend says the idea was speculation and was not taken to client or prosecution.
- HER VERDICT: Country singer Naomi Judd (F1)...
- Balkan Leaders OK Cease-Fire : Bosnia: Warring parties to start a 60-day truce on Tuesday. U.S. will host peace talks beginning Oct. 25. Clinton warns that 'deep divisions' remain.
- Supervisors Back 5% Cut in Pay of County Workers : Budget crisis: The plan would ease reductions in health care but might still cost 2,800 jobs.
- Blaze Destroys 2 Homes, Chars 1,370 Acres : Fire: Wind-swept flames threaten new housing tract in Canyon Country, force freeway closure before being contained.
- Southland Grass Fire Destroys 2 Homes : Blaze: More than 1,370 acres in Canyon Country burn as residents rush home to pack up belongings. By early evening, firefighters had it contained.
- Why the Legendary Mogul Is Back : Q&A; with MO OSTIN
- O.C. Teen Who Drove in Fatal Crash Charged
- At U.N., Pope Makes Plea for 'Rights of Peoples, Nations' : Speech: He expounds on political and spiritual issues ranging from the need for diversity to the fears of the world as it enters a new millennium.
- Pope Exhorts U.S. to Welcome the 'Stranger'
- Hurricane Leaves Death and Destruction in South : Weather: Toll climbs to 15 as storm fades. 2 million left without power, 1,100 homes damaged or destroyed.
- From the Archives: When Dick Gregory stepped back onstage in ’95, he brought ‘conscious comedy’ with him
- O.C. Home Sales Decline Slows : Real estate: Third-quarter totals were the best so far this year, off only 11% from the same 1994 period and signaling a firming market.
- Workplace Overachievers Need to Work on Attitude Adjustment
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- N/CT Partners: The Irvine joint venture has...
- A Forkful Question
- Passions and Crimes of a Nicois Cook
- Mexican Envoy Claims U.S. Candidates Exploit Voters' Fears : Diplomacy: Presidential hopefuls are turning immigrants into political scapegoats, ambassador says.
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : D.A. Scorecard
- COSTA MESA : He Owns Hot Secret to World's Best Chili
- Agoura Hills : Plans Advance for Regional Center
- BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : A Big Victory in the Wee Hours for Indians : Game 1: It ends at 2:08 a.m. in Cleveland with Pena's homer in the bottom of the 13th inning.
- Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY
- Beauregard: I Was Asleep at Time of Shooting
- BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : A Network That Doesn't Work at All
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : VALLEY WEEKEND : Peruvian Dishes a Pleasure to the Palate : Mamita is a homey spot whose specialties include fresh red snapper with garlicky rice and rustic beef stew.
- Winnetka : Woman, 27, Killed in Head-On Collision
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council Assesses Special Education
- LAGUNA BEACH : City Rejects Funding Firefighters Survey
- County Asks for Help in Identifying Abandoned Girl
- Heroin Suspected in Botulism Case
- From Tragic to Magic : 80 Disabled or Seriously Ill Youths Enjoy a Day at Disneyland
- 4 Hires Sought for Community Colleges
- Hall Eliminated in Senior Tennis
- D.A. Won't Charge Judy in Shooting : Oxnard: Investigators lack evidence to prosecute the school official for incident with a former policeman outside a bar.
- Following Riley on Broadway Might Not Be Such a Tough Act
- Splash Planning for the Long Haul : Indoor soccer: Team not willing to settle for just making the playoffs. It wants a title.
- THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : NCAA Shows Not Wisdom, but Ignorance
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Seau May Miss Game Against Chiefs
- They're Barry'd in a Hole
- OC LIVE! : THEME PARKS : Freak Show : Moonlighting as Monster Is Nightmare Come True
- Masimo Corp.: The tiny Mission Viejo biotechnology...
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : What Happens to the Evidence?
- San Gabriel Valley : Church Leaders Unite to Oppose Card Club
- Common Sense on Water Sources
- John Wayne Airport Tightens Its Security : Travel: Passengers are urged to arrive early due to extra steps imposed in wake of recent convictions in New York terrorism case.
- Hopes and Frustration for Piazza
- Robinson Tries to Hold His Season Together
- Martin's Days Are Numbered in Senior Season at Weber State
- OUTINGS : VALLEY WEEKEND : 'Bride' Still Stands Out for Blend of Humor, Horror : Alex Film Society will show a rare archival print of the 'Frankenstein' follow-up, released in 1935 and directed by the late James Whale.
- OAK TREE : New Turf Fails Opening Test at Santa Anita
- Pacific Symphony Gets $175,000 Grant
- OC LIVE! : Missoula Group's Production Is a Piper Dream
- PREP ROUNDUP : El Toro Downs Second-Ranked Newport Harbor
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Players Aren't Innocent Here
- VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : New Author and Literary Icon to Make Appearances : First-time novelist Jeff Gomez and acclaimed writer T. Coraghessan Boyle will both visit Ventura Bookstore.
- VALLEY WEEKEND
- VALLEY WEEKEND : New Doom for 16-Bit Machines Still a Blast : Super Nintendo players can now get a piece of the action, even though it may be a tad slower than in the original.
- Southeast : School to Change Its Entrance Exam
- OJAI : Artist to Sign Shirts to Benefit Libraries
- Ethics Panel's Director Fears for His Job : Government: Benjamin Bycel says commission chairwoman told him he will be fired over rifts with other agencies. She says only that she will hold a meeting on his status.
- Will Anyone Be Asking, 'Where's the Ostrich?'
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Contract Awarded for Median Improvement
- Abortion Measure Tests House GOP Unity : Politics: Leaders will try to close the rift opened by Dornan's defense bill amendment, opposed by Rohrabacher. Other similar battles could arise.
- The title doesn't fit, you have to...
- TUSTIN : Council Curbs Hours for Leaf Blower Use
- Boy, 14, in Critical Condition After Shooting in Paramount
- South Bay : Contract Awarded to Expand Port of L.A.
- Dispute Over Probst Fence Heats Up Again
- BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Yankees Top the Mariners in 15th, 7-5
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE
- CLUB REVIEW : Dining Room a Stately Place at the Head of the Class
- VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Class on Dishing Up Meals for Little Cash
- South Bay : WIPEOUT
- Beware, the Taxman Cometh to Cyberspace : Communications: States see a gold mine in online sales. They should target the revenue for computer-deficient schools.
- Warriors Sign No. 1 Pick Joe Smith for 3 Years at About $8.5 Million
- Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY
- Trial Throws Spotlight Onto LAPD's Defects : Lab overhaul and personnel policy reform demanded
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Shuler May Not Regain Starting Job
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Pac-10 Official Talks to Edwards
- Sotheby's Sets Pre-Opening Peek at Sales
- Airport Closed After Plane Skids Off Runway
- Ducks, Kilger Have Incentive to Reach a Deal : Hockey: Bonuses are holding up contract talks. But keeping rookie off the ice will hurt both sides.
- The Time Is Ripe for a New Cuba Policy : Washington must ensure it has influence in Havana when the 69-year-old Castro is gone
- Just Preps
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Ifeanyi Might Play Saturday
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Game Postponed by Hurricane
- BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : The Ghosts of Offerman Haunt Fonville : Dodgers: Shortstop who had committed only two errors since early September makes a costly one in fourth inning.
- OC LIVE! : Art
- State GOP Leader Hurtt Is High on List of Donors : Politics: O.C. senator and his PAC surpass traditional interest groups in giving to legislative campaigns, Common Cause says.
- Prosecutor Details Slaying of Gas Station Attendant : Courts: The trial of landscaper Oscar Lemus begins. The jury is told the shooting occurred during a 'cold robbery.'
- Despite Neighbor, Local Aquarium Plans Still Afloat
- Man Accidentally Shoots His Friend
- SEAL BEACH : Interviews Begin for City Manager Hopefuls
- San Fernando Valley : Mall to Display Works of Art by Students
- After an Off Decade, He's Boss Again
- Midweek Report / High School Football Update : It's Not Exactly Rocket Science
- 'Gallowglass' Serves 'Mystery!' Well : TV review: Although no masterpiece in itself, the taut three-part drama remains superior for its tension and deft execution.
- Ray Davies . . . With the Kinks Out : Acoustic O.C. Sets to Be Epilogue to 'X-Ray' Biography
- THEATER : NOTES : Aggressive New Productions Reach for the Cutting Edge
- Autobiography Seems to Inspire 1st Solo Album
- A Comedian Comes Clean on the News : Humor: After more than two decades away from the scene, Dick Gregory is back with the same sociopolitical fervor that made him a pioneering force in the '60s.
- OUTINGS : JAUNTS : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Strenuous Hike Not Just a Walk in the Park : Saturday's trek will cover 10.25 miles and include venture into the Boney Mountain Wilderness Area.
- Countywide : Chase Leads to Arrest --but Not of Robber
- Wilson Signs Aid Bill Declined by L.A. Supervisors
- Possible Cuts Loom for Santa Monicas : Parks: Loss of federal funds could limit access to recreation area and end programs conducted by rangers.
- Malpractice Case Witness Says Doctors Missed Signs : Trial: Jury is told the female patient had telltale symptoms of colon cancer. The landmark suit focuses on HMO payment policies.
- Central Los Angeles : FRAUD CASE
- South Bay : BACK ON THE MAP
- Tucker's Active Role Slows Bribery Trial : Courts: Congressman directs defense, frequently handing notes to lawyer and calling him for asides. Judge expresses displeasure.
- A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : 2 Volunteers Who Make a Difference
- San Gabriel Valley : EIGHT YEARS, NO HOUSES
- South Bay : TRASH IT
- Just Preps : A Duck Out of Water in Long Beach
- Sheik Mohammed Pulls 40 Horses From Trainer
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Braves' Jones a Nomo Booster
- MUSIC : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Local Composer's Piece a Fitting New West Symphony Prologue : World premiere of John Biggs' six-movement 'Ballad of William Sycamore,' will also serve as debut work for fledgling orchestra.x
- VALLEY WEEKEND : Preparing for the Holiday Shopping Blitz : Some businesses described in previous columns have expanded, moved or changed their hours.
- Brush Fire Snarls Freeway Traffic : Arson: Officials believe 119-acre Simi Valley blaze was deliberately set. Cars backed up into Los Angeles County.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Wins in Volleyball
- Sango Succeeds the Old-Fashioned Way : Football: Outgoing junior receiver is talented, conscientious and has a great work ethic.
- JAZZ REVIEW : Corea Turns Another Page at Catalina
- VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : WEEKEND
- Before Boy Died, Father Left Kids Alone With Rifle : Tragedy: Edgar Waldo Medina, 3, was shot accidentally by his 7-year-old brother, according to sheriff's deputies.
- Central Los Angeles : Group to Poll Needs of Asian Immigrants
- U.S. Faces Extra World Cup Qualifiers
- Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Rancho' Is Too Ambitious
- The Incredible Lightness of Pudding
- NEWS ANALYSIS : State' Poultry Produce Lose Battle Over 'Frozen' Label
- Class Acts : After a Period of Bland Design, Colleges Are Taking On a Postmodern Edge Whose Influences May Reach Beyond the Campus
- Senior Citizens Say Pope's Visit Is Losing Bet, Head for Casinos
- Malpractice Trial Over HMO Practices Opens : Lawsuit: For the first time, the financial relationship between doctors and a health maintenance group is being challenged in California.
- Van Nuys : Woman Found Dead in Truck Is Identified
- BY DESIGN : Polite Society : Talk About 'Sabrina' Revives Cocktail Dresses and Low Heels
- Swine Connoisseur
- Ex-Wife Killed in Public
- Perot Dealt Blow in Bid to Put Party on Ballot
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Snubbing the Law to Vote on Conscience : History: If Simpson's acquittal was a message about racism, panelists exercised a controversial American legal tradition: jury nullification.
- State of Grace : Books: A new memoir helps Mirabella magazine's founder get a few things off her mind (think Vogue) and begin a new life.
- FASHION REBELS : Skateboarders try to stand out. : When they set a trend, they roll out new ideas.
- Senate's GOP Leader High on List of Donors : Politics: Common Cause report says Rob Hurtt and his conservative PAC have surpassed traditional special interest groups in funneling money to legislative campaigns.
- Partial Settlement Reached in Condo Suit : Courts: Homeowners drop claim against Larry Zarian and his partners for alleged shoddy construction.
- Southeast : LEADERS FOR A DAY
- Obituaries : * June S. Breslin; Executive Secretary
- Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
- DODGERS DAILY REPORT : Negative Thoughts Not for Johnson
- TENNIS / JULIE CART : Now, What Will Gullikson's Strategy Be Against Russians?
- Just Preps : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE
- Wachtler Commits to Ohio State
- UNIVERSITY BEAT / LONNIE WHITE : After Dropping a Notch, USC Again at the Top in Water Polo
- Nimble Mind
- TV Will Still Try to Spend Some of Its Day in Court : Television: Although the Simpson trial is over, some stations and cable networks plan to provide viewers with legal-oriented shows.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- At Regal Cinemas, Cost Control Is Ticket to Expansion : Theaters: CEO brings lessons from the low-margin grocery business to his movie house operation, earning 138% annualized sales growth.
- Cerplex Group Hires Longtime Digital Equipment Corp....
- Marin Fire Destroys 47 Homes : Disaster: Blaze imperils thousands of acres of wooded parkland in western part of county. Damage is heaviest near Inverness Park, a popular tourist village.
- THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : Huge TV Audience Saw Trial Climax
- Westside : Postal Program to Help Homebound Elderly
- OXNARD : Sailor to Show Tape of 128-Day Voyage
- SANTA PAULA : Fisher to Retire From School District Post
- MOORPARK : Grant to Finance Computer Kiosk
- Workshop Makes It Easier for Many to Take the Step Toward Citizenship : Conference turns usually daunting process of dealing with INS into a single, user-friendly event.
- ORANGE : Bike Path Plan's Funding Cut by $400,000
- Fire Burns 119 Acres in Simi Valley : Arson: Officials believe that the blaze, fueled by tall brush and fanned by Santa Ana winds, was deliberately set. Nearby freeway was closed awhile.
- Granada Hills : Outdoor Art Exhibit Connects Community
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Boat Parade Started Small
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Baylor Defends Game 1 Moves
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE : Boston Closer Aguilera Is Hurt
- MUSIC : VALLEY WEEKEND : Devoting Lifetimes to the Blues : Grammy Winner Robert Cray and the Master--John Lee Hooker--Share the Stage
- A Supreme Test of Musical Harmony: Ventura's New West
- Wild and Steamy
- Winter Wonder Food
- 54 HOURS : They Only Come Out at Night
- Sun Valley : Alleged Gang Member Held in Man's Death
- Equal Rates of Recovery Cited for Various Back Treatments : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- PERSPECTIVE ON CATHOLICISM : A Holy Visit to a Troubled Nation : We need to hear John Paul's message--and he needs a better understanding of the American mind.
- ART REVIEW : Social Studies on the Blackboard : Gary Simmons' Powerful 'Erasure Drawings' Softly Deliver a Stark Comment on America's Manic Hellishness
- A Wolf in Chef's Clothings : Out of the Cold, Into the Kitchen : Ex-Spymaster Exposes "The Secrets of Russian Cooking"
- Stakes Are Sky-High as FCC Considers Satellite Service Plans : Telecom: Some of the nation's largest firms are poised to invest billions in new ways to deliver video, voice and data.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- With Web's Growth Comes the Standard Question
- Comoros Coup Leader Haggles Over Surrender : Africa: French commandos take control of islands. Mercenary who spearheaded invasion frees president he deposed.
- Gov. Tucker's Trial in Whitewater Probe Postponed to Jan. 16
- COSTA MESA : Water Board Meeting Will Air on Cable TV
- PLACENTIA : Some Think a Third Trash Can Is a Waste
- CHP Officer Dies From Crash Injuries : Accident: Bruce Hinman, who was pinned under a car that was hit by an alleged drunk driver, is taken off life support.
- Sun Valley : Leadership Retreat Targets Teen Problems
- Just Preps : The New Math for Athletes : Higher Academic Standards Result in Much Tougher Path to College Scholarships
- BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Braves Find Relief When Rockies Falter : NL playoffs: Atlanta scores four in ninth as Colorado's usually dependable bullpen struggles in 7-4 loss.
- LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Schwerm Moves Into Lead Role
- New West: Supreme Test of Harmony
- RESTAURANTS : OC LIVE! : Romeo Art Now in a Third Site : Rancho Niguel Location Has Same Rustic Charm
- OUTINGS : VALLEY WEEKEND : Musicians and Artists to Share Talents in Park : Sculptors, painters and others will give kid-friendly demonstrations Saturday. Blues guitarist will perform Sunday.
- RADIOSharpes Off the Air: Jim and Melissa...
- Simpson Case a Trial for Infomercials : Advertising: Direct response firms hope to start recouping the losses caused by the 'O.J. Factor.'
- Westside : SENTENCED
- Lake View Terrace : Drug-Rehab Facility Expands Operation
- BUENA PARK : Council OKs New Vote on City Term Limits
- Shock Haunts Children Who See Parent's Slaying : Violence: Study finds that, without help, up to 200 minors a year in L.A. alone can suffer post-traumatic stress syndrome.
- CLUB REVIEW : OC LIVE! : Net, Nosh Connect at Al Cappuccino
- THEATER : NOTES : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Follow-Up Play Explores Anger of AIDS Patient : The Ventura College drama department presents the moving piece which picks up where Larry Kramer's 'A Normal Heart' left off.