- Country Stars 'Break the Silence' on AIDS : Campaign: Clint Black, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson are among 35 performers who will appear in print, radio and television ads beginning Jan. 13.
- It's Just Child's Play : More Youngsters Are Getting Roles in Films, but Picture Isn't Always Pretty
- Year-End Wishes for the Winners and Sinners of '93
- How the West Was--And Is : * The Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum offers a look at its legacy from prehistoric times to the present.
- Barney, a Dinosaur Demon? Pastor Says He's Too New Age
- MOORPARK : Woman, 26, Killed in Crash Is Identified
- Branching Out : Artificial Christmas Trees Grow in Popularity
- Judge Charges Justice Dept. Misconduct : Court: Ruling in payola case leaves prosecutors without key witness. Controversy helps prompt new federal guidelines on internal investigations.
- Thompson Commits to Play for Cal : High school football: Thousand Oaks quarterback preparing to resume career after season-ending shoulder injury in game against Agoura.
- Out-of-Control Fan Appetite Kills Knicks' Taste for Giveaway
- Alliance Entertainment to Buy Santa Ana Distributor Airlie
- Building trades
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : One Last Smoke Screen for Tass and Tobacco Backers
- THE NIGHT BEFORE: Whether it's a string...
- She Has the PowerThe jewelry that New...
- Nuclear Smugglers Caught, Ukraine Says
- Voice of the Island : Communications: Santa Catalina is getting its first radio station in decades. The format will be music and news.
- VENTURA : Psychiatric Dispute Again Delays Trial
- * Rex Andrews; Former Burbank Police Chief
- After a Game, the Work Begins for Guard Willis : Prep basketball: Mira Costa standout, bound for Hawaii, has little time for socializing with teammates. He reviews his play with his father, who gives a thumbs up or thumbs down.
- Thompson Helps Toros Improve to 8-2
- Free agent Dave Righetti, whose 252 saves...
- COMMENTARY : Cuba's Art World Comes Undone : Arts: Many in the creative community have left after the state began trying to control the content of their work or capitalize on it too crudely.
- A community's love of a landmark theater and faith in its future pay off in the $6.5-million restoration of THE ALEX
- Limiting Aid for Mental Illnesses
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Will Disney Make Anaheim Unhappiest Place on Earth?
- SUPER SCRUBBER: Most cities are diligently trying...
- Fires Hit Houses and Apartments : Weather: Residents displaced in Anaheim, Santa Ana. High winds prompt firefighter alert.
- Raiders Sign Three Players Before Deadline : Pro football: McDaniel, Anderson and Jaeger get new contracts but Smith deal falls through. Rams sign Newman.
- Pollard Note Seen as Effort to Justify Spying : Clemency: Campaign to win his release from prison hits a snag. His comments seem to contradict statements of remorse for actions.
- A Visit (to the Mall) From St. Nick
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1993
- Grey Ad Firm Gets Order for Carl's Account : Advertising: Pact is valued at $20 million a year. L.A. shop has served as interim agency since October. It won't say whether founder-pitchman Carl Karcher will return as commercial star.
- White House Delays Debut of Welfare Reform
- Denver Santas Try to Salvage Yule Spirit
- Clinton Releases Land Deal Files to Investigators
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Is Anaheim Next in Line for a Rejection by Disney?
- Sheriff and LAPD Offer Joint Transit Patrol Plan : Security: MTA police submit a competing proposal. The merged unit would help Mayor Riordan in campaign pledge to increase the number of officers on the street.
- Long, Hard Days and No Margin for Error : Agriculture: Timing is everything in deciding when to plant. A little organic magic doesn't hurt, either.
- Dinosaur Eggs in Scotland to Be Probed for Embryos
- Rome's Empire Grows : * Jim Rome has carved out a niche as one of radio's hottest personalities. Now he has moved his sports-talk format into television.
- Brighter, Longer Parkas Suit Skiers to a T-Bar
- Putting 'Retro' to Rest : * Possum Dixon focuses on contemporary urban themes and an often-frantic stage show to counteract critics who say elements of the group's rock sound are trapped in the past.
- Attention Shoppers: Just One Full Day of Rest Till Dec. 26
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Fictional Jefferson Not Up to Real One : JEFFERSON: A Novel, <i> by Max Byrd</i> , Bantam Books $22.95, 424 pages
- 5 Charged in Killing of 3 Boys on Halloween
- Gifts of the Gifted : This Season, Most Stars' Favorite Stocking Stuffers Tend to Be P.C. and Tax-Free
- A Home Within a Home : * Granny flats bring aging parents close to adult children, but not too close for comfort.
- Desperation Led to Escape, Castro Daughter Says
- BY THE BOARDS
- Drifter Who Died in '84 Left $1 Million to American Legion
- 1990 Accident Raises Doubts on 2 Troopers' Credibility : Arkansas: Insurance firm lawyer accuses them of lying. But lawmen maintain incident should not cloud believability on Clinton allegations.
- Trail Cold in Ventura-Area Arson Fires : Investigations: No suspects have been arrested in the four blazes. Authorities say tips are coming slowly, if at all.
- N. Korea Nears OK on Nuclear Checks : Diplomacy: In secret talks with U.S., Pyongyang says it will allow inspections. But details need to be worked out with international agency. Gap with South Korea remains.
- Pentagon Budget May Spark Battle : Defense: Clinton's rejection of more funds threatens his uneasy truce with conservatives, analysts say. Domestic programs could be at risk.
- Tollway's Effect on Gnatcatcher to Be Reviewed
- REGION : Fire Victims Have Until Feb. 25 to Apply for Loans
- AIRLINES
- I-Flow Raises $4.5 Million in Stock Offering
- Robertson Bid for Nostalgia Extended
- Taco Bell Site Search May End at UCI : Economy: Firm has university ties and wants campus-like setting. But other states want headquarters too.
- Fed to Consider Broader Bank Brokerage Powers
- Sales of Autos Made in U.S. Rise Sharply
- Federal Judge Blocks New Chicken Labeling Law : Agribusiness: Ruling lets out-of-state suppliers continue to call their chicken 'fresh.' Argument boils down to one degree.
- AUTOS
- Appellate Judge Reinstates 20 State Securities Charges Against Lincoln's Keating : Courts: Revival of the dropped counts appears to have no effect as he is under maximum sentence.
- Bright November Is Reflected in Numbers : Economy: Personal incomes, consumer spending and factory orders all show gains for the month.
- Rivlin Won't Seek a Seat on Fed Board : Government: Deputy director of OMB is second Administration official to bow out of running for vacancy on central bank panel.
- '94 Looks to Be an Even Better Year for PC Bargains
- Two Cash in on $90-Million Jackpot in Powerball Lottery
- THEATER : A New Lineup for '94 : * Valley productions will include 'Mame' and a musical about Al Capone as well as works by William Inge and Arthur Miller.
- IRA Declares Usual Christmas Truce
- COLUMN ONE : Bitterness Clings to Gaza's Soul : Years of Israeli occupation have spawned deep-rooted distrust. A fiery guerrilla, a frustrated doctor, a broken-hearted father are among Palestinians who ponder the promise of peace.
- Iran-Bound Gunmen Kidnap Russian Youths and Teacher : Hostages: The masked men take captives in a southern city. After one stop, their helicopter heads in the direction of the Islamic republic.
- A Strategy Laced With Contradictions : Trade: Asia, Latin America are becoming world economic engines. To benefit, the U.S. will have to be less critical of different political systems.
- Countywide : Homeless Youth Is Lavished With Gifts
- 2 Youths Charged in Shooting at Chatsworth High : Crime: The pair face assorted counts, including attempted murder. The victim is still hospitalized.
- Valley Obituaries
- Santa to the stars: Today is the...
- Official Urges Using Funds From Sales Tax on Jail : Finance: Auditor-Controller wants Prop. 172 money to help operate the facility being built near Santa Paula. Others say more deputies should be hired.
- Obituaries - Dec. 24, 1993
- Aristide Calls for Haitian Talks in Miami : Politics: The exiled president invites all 'democratic factions' but excludes the military. The move seems intended to deflect criticism.
- Men Grow Hair for More Than Facial Expression
- Vatican Bank Handled Alleged Bribes
- HOLIDAYS : Finding Meaning in Season's Frenzy : * There are plenty of services and celebrations--from spectacular to small-scale family affairs--aimed at spreading the true spirit of Christmas.
- HOLIDAY WATCH : Spiritual Connection
- GARDEN GROVE : A Cheerier Christmas for Girl, 4
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Lines Up Softball Tournaments : Sports: Officials have arranged for 20 of the regional events, which are expected to bring about $3 million in revenue to Lancaster.
- Police Charity Calls Bogus, Officials Say
- FULLERTON : Cal State Gets Grant for Internship Study
- At age 20, Carlo Lomeli had one...
- Voting Out an Abomination : South Africa gets transitional constitution
- 4 Inmates Escape From Pitchess Jail; 3 Recaptured
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Program to Seize Assets for Child Support Will Expand
- DANA POINT : 2 More Won't Serve on Parks Committee
- CHRISTMAS EVE
- Lawyer's LSD Conviction Overturned : Appeals: The court says Douglas Palaschak can't be charged with possessing a drug that he had consumed.
- Vietnamese Praise Reality in Stone's 'Heaven'
- Actor Don DeFore Dies; Played Mr. B on 'Hazel'
- Commentary : Perspectives on the Holidays : On Skid Row, a Holiday Cramp : Keep the Faith, Reject Despair : With bad news all around, we forget a mighty force for good: one another.
- VENTURA : Murder Suspect, 16, Faces Status Hearing
- Alemany Turns Close One Into a 48-28 Rout
- Aylsworth Plays the Best to Get Better : Westlake Sophomore Seeks Top Competition to Accelerate Growth
- Transfers Help Reseda Run a 9-0 Fast Break
- Tennis
- Cal Lutheran Passes Test Against Nemesis UCSD by Scoring 100 : College basketball: Kingsmen blast Tritons by 21 points with furious first-half surge to remain undefeated.
- Vetter, Saylor Make Their College Choices
- Misfiring Again, Fullerton Loses to Colorado St.
- Aikman Becomes the NFL's Richest : Pro football: Quarterback agrees to $50-million, eight-year deal with Dallas Cowboys.
- It may be Christmas morning, but nature...
- OXNARD : Man Receives Prison Sentence in Rape Case
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 7,700 Will Need New Phone Numbers : Utilities: Pacific Bell blames a capacity shortage. The East Palmdale and Littlerock clients have until October, 1994, to make the change.
- Fire Burns Acreage Near Oxnard Oil Wells
- Proceeding With Holiday Tradition : Religion: Latinos participate in <i> las posadas,</i> a symbolic re-enactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter. The event combines elements of mystery and joy.
- Supervisor Riley to Leave Hospital Today
- Averting Future Air Disasters : FAA finally gets clear in warnings about 757s and their dangerous wakes
- IRVINE : Youths With Cancer Receive Toys, Treats
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Six Receive Low-Interest Loans to Reopen Businesses
- PLACENTIA : Schools to Get City Money for Repairs
- Judge Clears City in Man's Defamation Suit
- Government Work on Radar Tower Halted : Courts: Ruling prevents Weather Service from gaining access to Ojai Valley hilltop where system was being installed.
- GARDEN GROVE : Burn Survivors Have Christmas Party
- Loyola Leaves Frustrated in 88-84 Defeat
- Titans Misfire Again, Colorado State Rolls : Basketball: Fullerton shoots 37.7% from the field in losing, 87-70, and drops to 1-5.
- Kings Fall Silently to Stars, 2-1
- Supervisors Miss Few Board Meetings
- Thanks to Bailiff, Mother's Christmas Wish Comes True
- The Gift of Giving : For Carson Youngsters, a Real-Life Santa Makes Wishes Come True
- Plan to Store Cars on Airport Lot OKd
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mannix Leads San Clemente Victory
- Dykstra, Phillies Agree on Contract
- AIDS in Los Angeles County
- At Last, a Bon Voyage for Stranded Russians : Shipping: Six members of tugboat Gigant have been told by the INS to leave after spending the last eight months in L.A. Harbor. They will be heading back home by Monday.
- VAN NUYS : Menendez Jurors Get 3 Days Off for Christmas
- A long-expected shake-up at Warner Bros. Records...
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1993
- AUTOS
- STACKING UP SALES
- Hearing for Harbor Football Player Postponed Until Jan. 4
- Annual Interleague Game Seen for Ventura County
- Laker Trip Ends, but Not Misery : Pro basketball: Road-weary Los Angeles gets badly outrebounded again in 109-92 loss in Miami.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets' Bid for Record Book Falls Short as Nuggets Roll
- Moving Is an Option, but Rams Not for Sale : Pro football: In her first extensive interview in years, Frontiere talks about Baltimore, Knox, Everett and the suffering fans.
- Wanted: Real, Live Bettors : 'Convenience Stores' Are Emptying Tracks and Draining the Excitement From Racing
- Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and Rintels : Television: The acclaimed writer-producer has never aimed higher than his drama about the Yalta Conference.
- Illuminated by Arthur Szyk's Art : Exhibit: Serendipity leads five O.C. friends to collect the works and papers of the Polish illustrator, whose 'U.N. Series' is on view in Placentia.
- The Best and the Worst of '50s Sci-Fi
- A Feast for the Eyes on Christmas Eve : Television: Holiday fare includes a 24-hour 'I Love Lucy' marathon on TBS, Mass from the Vatican, a multitude of 'Carols' and far fewer showings of 'Wonderful Life.'
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Congo Norvell's Affecting Artiness
- ART REVIEW : 'Dignity' an Overambitious Installation
- Need Power Rangers Items? Try These
- THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Building on a Reputation : Despite the Recession, South Coast Repertory Expands Its Warehouse and Rehearsal Space
- Roney and Friends a Holiday Highlight
- Game Shows Show the World's Vast Differences : Television: Anne Cooper-Chen studied 265 shows from 50 countries. She found four 'cultural continents.'
- Can't Stop . . . the Village People? : Yes, 17 Years Later, the Disco Troupe Is Working Hard to Keep the Party Going
- The Motown Sound, L.A. Division
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fabiolus: A Fantasy in Concept
- Jackson Denies Molestation, Tells of 'Horrifying' Search
- Bridgford Foods Corp.: The Anaheim producer of...
- Aurora Electronics Forms New Repair Unit in Sacramento
- Mortgage Company Files for Bankruptcy : Courts: State agency was investigating allegations that Washington Trust Deed Service defrauded investors.
- Christmas in California : Learning to Wassail
- COLUMN ONE : Dangers of Narrowing the Field : Thousands of plant and animal species have been lost in the drive to boost farm yields through technology. This threatens the world's delicate balance and limits our ability to develop nature's treasures.
- City Gearing Up for World Cup Kickoff : Commerce: Officials are working on everything from a street festival to security measures for the estimated 800,000 visitors. The soccer championship is seen as an economic boon to the area.
- SALES BOOM: This season of peace on...
- SPECIAL SCREENINGS : Nature Film Festival
- BOOK REVIEW / HISTORY : A Post-Holocaust Search for Revenge : AN EYE FOR AN EYE: The Untold Story of Jewish Revenge Against Germans in 1945 <i> by John Sack</i> ; Basic Books, $23, 252 pages
- State Decries County Care of Mentally Ill Woman : Health: The Mental Health Services staff neglected patient for hours, report says. Reforms are under way.
- Nation IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Flight Curbs Weighed for Grand Canyon
- Camarillo OKs 3 New Park Sites : Recreation: At one of them, people in the neighborhood promise to chip in with trees, money and labor.
- * Benjamin Crouch; Church Founder
- Dispatcher Sues San Fernando Police : Court: ACLU action contends officers sexually harassed Kimberly Gonzalez with semi-nude photographs of a woman who resembles her.
- No Murder Charge in Mall Shooting : Crime: D.A. says evidence points to self-defense in Galleria slaying. Two Canadians being held by U.S. immigration authorities pending deportation could face lesser charges.
- Free Throws Give Long Beach Win in 3 Overtimes
- How to Be a Party-Perfect Guest : Follow a Few Simple Rules: <i> Always </i> RSVP, Be Charming--and Know When to Leave
- Ex-Gov. Collins' Husband Gets 5-Year Sentence
- Christmas Trees Offer Hope Amid Ashes in Laguna
- PAGES : A Calendar With Digital Imagery
- PREPSThe Glendora boys' basketball team has shown...
- An Age-Old Battle of Surf and Turf : Preps: Four-team league was a success, but battle for waves marred all-star competition.
- Military Policy on Gays Issued; Lawsuit Vowed
- Probe Launched Over Damage to Petition Booklet : Investigation: Group seeking referendum on Civic Center redevelopment charges that Councilman Ken Genser interfered with gathering of signatures. He says tearing of document was an accident.
- Fidel Castro's Daughter Gets U.S. Asylum : Defection: Longtime critic of the Cuban dictator flees island. She is now in Atlanta.
- Robin Smith Jurado of Eagle Rock has...
- TUSTIN : Incumbents, 2 Others Enter Council Race
- DANA POINT : Dana Hills Student Wins Science Award
- Laguna Beach Offers a Fine Spot to Learn the Art of Gallery Hopping
- At Miss Vera's, the Mirror Reveals a Changed Man
- Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : 8 Malls Bar Santa After Death Threats
- LABORS OF LUFT : Judy Garland's <i> Other</i> Kid Isn't Wildly Famous, but the 'Doll' Keeps Busy
- Research Pioneer Opens Local Office to Treat AIDS Patients
- Medical, Law Students Face UC Fee Hike
- Decision on Community Boundary Lines Is Delayed : Maps: Residents and merchants tell Public Works Committee they were left out of plan to set perimeters.
- Teacher Ordered to Face Trial on Gold-Scam Charges
- Work Begins on Appellate Courthouse : Redevelopment: Downtown project will give justices a permanent home, bring more property tax revenue to Ventura.
- Damage Control Makes the Perfect Gift : Stepping outside, we noticed a neon sign above another store. "Love For Sale," it said. "Wow," I said, "that Heidi Fleiss sure moves fast."
- Pacoima Man Given 8 Years in Carjacking
- COSTA MESA : Council Rejects Claims in Fatal Crash
- Area Evacuated Over Explosives
- The overturned big rigs, the freeway spills,...
- Sanders Signs for $17.2 Million
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Salary Deadline Has Them Wondering
- ORANGE COUNTY HOLIDAY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT : McWalters Beats Expectations With a Pin
- Bitterness, Nostalgia for Top Cops : FBI director and Treasury Dept.'s No. 1 lawman find harmony with European counterparts. But crime, racism remain a challenge.
- EC Officials Break Off Talks on Bosnia : Balkans: Serbs, balking at compromise, are blamed for ending hopes for holiday peace accord.
- A Gift for Giving : Efforts by a Young Volunteer Help Save a Life
- Where to Get Help Finding a Lost Pet
- Officials Go to School to Solve Bus Problem : Transportation: Student ignorance and safety concerns top list of reasons why students do not use public transit.
- Arcadia : Multilingual Statement Fee
- Breaking Bread : Finding a Good Bakery Is a Bit More of a Challenge in Ventura County Than It Is in France, But It's Not an Impossible Quest
- In the Nick of Time : Santa Role a Wish Come True for the Unemployed Father of Four
- Judge Calls for Compromise Plan in UCI Land Sale Dispute
- MOORPARK : Fiery Crash Kills Unidentified Driver
- CYPRESS : Center Seeks to Draw More Senior Citizens
- Wetlands Report Renews Debate Over Its Future : Development: Koll Group will restore most of Bolsa Chica for OK to build on rest. Most environmentalists want it left alone. County seeks compromise.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Villa Park to Play for Title After Defeating Buena Park
- Pacific Title Is Latest Triumph : Prep basketball: Inglewood continues to make winning look easy in crushing Cleveland, 97-60. The Sentinels are 9-1.
- Ministry Gets Bossy Over Cow-Patty Bingo
- The B-Side Gives Off an Eclectic Jolt
- National Biological Survey Needs You--to Help Tally Birds : The Department of the Interior wants to make the Audubon Society's annual avian count part of the national study.
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : my turn : Student Exchanges Views in Japan
- BURBANK : Survey Queries Public About Accident Suits
- PANORAMA CITY : Ex-Convict Plays Santa to Blythe Street Residents
- ALTADENA : Transient Who Accidentally Set Wildfire Gets Probation
- Valley Obituaries
- Making One Wave Too Many : Coastal Commission flexes muscles, misses point
- BOYS' BASKETBALL : Mater Dei Crushes El Modena in Cotton's Debut
- Paculba Target of Banning Boosters
- A Favorite Slice of Life Kneaded in Childhood
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Police Begin Guns for Gifts Program
- Yeltsin Upbeat, Discounts Gains by Neo-Fascists
- La Puente : Trash Hauler Gets Contract
- Nation IN BRIEF : WYOMING : Cheney Rules Out Run for Senate
- Trendy Toward Status Giving Way to Wide Appeal : Year-round supplies, along with promotion and plentiful distribution, contribute to the success of the kiwi.
- SHOP TALK : Attention Men: Give a Sign of Your Love : A little luxury--lingerie or jewelry--is in order this holiday season. Just make sure it's exchangeable.
- La Mirada : Ex-Teacher Gets 14 Years for Child Molestation
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Conlan Should Be Ready to Play Sunday
- A Sound Investment : O.C.-Based SRS Technology, Sold by Hughes, Making a Big Noise
- AEROSPACE
- McGaw Inc. Signs $9-Million Contract With Hospital Chain : Health care: Agreement with Dallas-based EPIC comes a week after renewal of $129-million deal to supply VA hospitals.
- Ambrosia in Paradise
- Santa Monica : Church Band to Perform
- A Silent, But Loving World
- Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Death Camp Guard's Citizenship Revoked
- DANCE / CHRIS PASLES : Moscow Production Offers New Characters, New Spin on 'Nutcracker'
- VENTURA : Armed Robberies Double in December
- 5 Invade Home, Rob Family of Cash, Jewelry : Crime: Occupants of Costa Mesa residence are beaten and tied up by masked gunmen. It is the second time in four years that the victims are robbed at gunpoint in their house.
- Countywide : OCTA to Add Trains to L.A. in March
- A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : NAACP Leader From Pacoima to Be Honored
- RESEDA : Petting Zoo Defies City, Remains Open
- PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS : Putting Gender in Foreign Policy : American policy-makers can no longer ignore the issue of how women are treated in other countries.
- Frustration Ends for Clippers, 109-92 : Pro basketball: Harper apologizes for comments, then leads L.A. over Bullets.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks Tie Mark With 20th Loss in Row
- Cabbie Earns Checkered Flag as Wallace Fan
- Architect Says Disney Work Was Done : Resort: In first comments since he left project, Kerry Hunnewell says completion of tasks made it time to move on.
- Exxon, Texaco Court Win Saves Them Billions in Taxes
- SysteMed Scores: SysteMed Inc. of Laguna Hills...
- AIRLINES
- IN THE KITCHEN : A Hominy Habit
- Teacher Sentenced in Rape of 6 Pupils
- Enterprising Camarillo Pair Build Bridges to Writer Waller : A local columnist and photographer meet phenomenally successful novelist at a signing in Montecito.
- Prince Among Santas : This St. Nick of 16 Years Takes His Christmastime Role Seriously
- Beverly Hills : 5 Vie for 2 Council Seats
- LAGUNA HILLS : Applicants Sought for 2 City Panels
- Authorities Search for Writer of Obscene, Derogatory Letters : Crime: Sixty women from Ventura County and San Fernando Valley received notes. Police say they seem to have been sent at random.
- Medi-Cal to Test 'Credit Cards' Here : Health care: Most county recipients will get them in pilot program designed to thwart fraud and speed payment.
- Can We Tee Of Now? : There Are Ways to Beat the Crowds on Southern California Golf Courses
- Heated Question Sparks Cassidy's Fiery Answer
- Read Elsie's Lips: Borden Not in Merger Talks
- U.S. Economy Up 2.9% in 3rd Quarter; Twice Rate in 1st Half
- Pasadena : Parade Float Fire Safety
- Shiloh Makes Tradition of Two-Stepping to New Year : The popular Ventura band leads a full lineup of groups providing the down-home music for holiday dancing.
- President Names N.Y. Lawyer Ickes as Deputy Chief of Staff
- Editors Are Making Their Lists, Checking Them Twice
- FULLERTON : Accordion Ensemble to Defend Its Title
- November Restaurant Closures
- Death Penalty Rejected for Arsonists Who Killed 5 People : Courts: Jury recommends life terms without parole for 1991 fire at Jordan Downs housing project. Two panelists say they don't believe men intended to kill anyone.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : Bruin Tailback Davis Craves Spotlight
- Once Steel-Reliant, Bethlehem Bouncing Back With Tourism
- Mexican Mayor Steps Aside in Election Dispute
- Engineering a Machine-Tool Industry Coup : Fadal Has Taken Back Its Market From the Japanese
- Cash to I-Flow: I-Flow Corp. or Irvine...
- Dow Gains 17.04 in Wake of Surprisingly Strong Demand at Treasury Bond Auction
- Another Good Year for PC Bargains
- Merrill Lynch Settles Claim It 'Parked' Junk Bonds : Securities: SEC charged brokerage with helping disguise ownership of bonds for Florida insurance company.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Old-Fashioned Traditionalism Still in Style at Ojai's Gaslight : Quality Food and Caring Service May Be What Fuels Longevity of the German-Inspired Eating Establishment
- A Place to Go Where Questions Get Answers
- GOINGS ON : S.B. Museum Display Shows Off Glitterati : Mineral specimens had been in storage while the natural history building underwent seismic upgrading work.
- JAUNTS : For an Eye-Opener, Cruise Is Yule Treat, From Ship to Shore : Bundle up on board to view the festive displays on the harbor and waterfront homes.
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : MY BEDROOM
- Walnut : 5-Day Schedule for Library
- Police to Do Away With Holiday Sobriety Checkpoints
- PACOIMA : Whiteman Airport Renovation Planned
- Stars Finally Solve Ducks' Mystique : NHL: After three losses, Dallas wins, 3-2, on Evason's overtime goal.
- Pepperdine Rides Zone in Blowout
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : NFL Threatens to Suspend 40 Redskins
- Grants to Aid Homeless Are Announced : Budget: Over $400 million will go to 187 programs in 44 states, the White House said. California gets largest share, with $75 million.
- SIGHTS : Multidimensional Multimedia Works Grace Art City II : The current group show 'Luminosus' is a good sampler of the gallery's aesthetic umbrella.