- Allied-Signal Inc. of Sylmar won a $192,530...
- Kinko's Opens High-Tech Ventura 'Branch Office'
- DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- Thrift Profits Drop 40%, but OTS Says the Industry Is Still Healthy
- Ripa Engineering Co. of Canoga Park won...
- Speaking Of: : Water
- Gifts Speak Volumes About Our Feelings : What you buy that special someone can say a lot about you as a couple. An O.C. psychologist says presents serve to 'regulate closeness or distance.'
- Health Care Reform's Sticking Point: Who Picks Up the Tab?
- Kazakhs Ratify Non-Proliferation Treaty : Weapons: Parliament vote comes during visit by Gore, who immediately pledges aid for destruction of nuclear arsenal.
- SIMI VALLEY : Lieutenant Appeals Order to Retire
- Grant Saves Child Center From Closure
- Site of Shooting Spree Reopens With a Borrowed Staff : Oxnard: Most survivors of violence at EDD office need more time to recover emotionally. Officials plan to relocate facility.
- Girl, 16, Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car
- Raiders Hope He's Back in Nick of Time : Pro football: Bell has confidence he can rebuild team's running game when it needs it most.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Warnick Scores 22, Trabuco Hills Wins
- ART REVIEW : Dallas' Encyclopedic Museum Not by the Book : An intellectually challenging structure radically alters the traditional curatorial viewpoint.
- Litton Data Systems of Agoura Hills won...
- SilentRadio Get Contract for Metrolink Work
- Conejo Valley Area Has Top Office Vacancy Rate
- Profile : 'Arkan' a Suave Serbian Rogue : Jail-breaking Parliament candidate is a wanted fugitive and accused war criminal with a 'trust me' smile.
- Weekend Box Office : Sequels Take 2 of Top 3 Spots
- Local Ad Agency to Merge With Bozell : Deal: Costa Mesa-based Salvati Montgomery Sakoda gains a worldwide network and access to specialized services. No layoffs are expected.
- SEC Sets Approval on Health Net Merger
- Gold Climbs Back Toward $400 as Traders Anticipate Inflation
- RETAIL
- Investment Group Raises Holdings in Unilab Corp.
- Medical Testing Laboratory Plans Statewide Expansion
- BANKING
- PRECAUTIONS: There is a heightened police presence...
- DWP Agrees to Take Less Mono Lake Water : Resources: City plans to make up loss in reclamation effort. Environmentalists hail the landmark accord.
- An Antidote to Men's Most Private Pain and Fears : Healing: For testicular cancer patients, Dr. Christy Russell's compassion is a welcome bonus to her top oncology credentials.
- Reservist Pleads Guilty in Sex Assault Case
- NBA ROUNDUP : Anderson Puts Hurt on Heat With Triple-Double
- His Job Is a Snap, but All the Glory Is Put Behind Him
- On a Grand Scale : Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Says It Isn't Always the Loudest Music That Speaks Volumes
- Flamemaster Gains Control of PerfectData
- *Spotlight on Nynex Corp.: With more than...
- Valley Realtors Assn. Wins Suit Against Movers
- Stationery Stores Band With Other Retailers as Buying Club
- Lucrative disposal
- Shawmut, U.S. Agree to Settle Loan Bias Case : Banking: Lender's quick response is praised, but other institutions are warned to re-examine their policies.
- Rockwell International Corp. of Newbury Park won...
- MWD Election Pits an O.C. Conservative Against L.A. Liberal
- High Court Curbs Drug Case Forfeitures : Law: The justices rule that an owner deserves a hearing before a home or business can be taken. The decision adds to recent limits on such seizures.
- Fans, Flames of Candlelight Concert
- Next Step : Yeltsin Versus Lawmakers, Round 2 : Russia's president could well wind up with a Parliament he likes less than the one he dissolved in September. But mounting a challenge to him will take time.
- U.S. Establishes Recovery Plan for Grizzly Bears in Four Areas
- Ex-Senate Candidate Leads Opposition to Birth Control Teaching : Simi Valley: Matt Noah, who ran under the Christian Pro-Life Party in Colorado, campaigns for abstinence- only instruction.
- STUDIO CITY : Residents Group Will Walk a Beat
- Moving Welfare to Near the Top of the List : Clinton should seize the moment in dealing with this issue
- Man Arrested Over False Claims of Harm to Infant
- OCTA to End Practice of No-Bid Consulting Contracts : Government: Next year the agency will take bids on pacts for financial and bond-sales advice.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Artworks Promote Recycling
- Hagins Settles His Suit Against ASU : Baseball: Catcher from Irvine released from letter of intent and now can transfer from Arizona State.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Slater Says He Will Return in '94
- Finding a Place in 'Sun'--at Last : Lisa Keith Waited Years to Record Her Cheery, Soul-Pop Debut
- * Barely a week goes by without...
- Joe Weller to Succeed Timm Crull as Chief Executive of Nestle USA
- Consolidation
- 3 Miami Officers Assisted Drug Ring, DEA Says
- Law Change Produces Big Hike in Legal Immigration : Reform: Under a 1990 statute, 810,635 people legally moved to the United States last year, a 15% increase over 1991. Forty-one percent of them came to California.
- Vagabond : Soccer Has Taken Perez on a Journey Around the World
- TV REVIEWS : 'Rolling Stone '93' a Fast-Moving Hour of Mini-Profiles
- Ruling Stands on Florida Paying for Transplant
- Russia Reformers Pledge to Counter Threat of Fascism : Politics: With ultranationalists getting 25% of vote to their 14%, Yeltsin backers say they will even work with Communists. They vow to accelerate free-market moves.
- U.S. Reportedly Trained Militia Linked to Salvador Death Squads
- O.C. Recorder Reportedly Is Urged to Quit : Inquiry: Lee A. Branch, who is the target of a sexual abuse and harassment investigation, is asked to extend his voluntary leave. Management problems have been found in his office, an official says.
- COUNTYWIDE : Reconsideration of Smoking Ban Urged
- Bergeson, Riley Join Call for Drug Reforms
- Cotton Comes to Mater Dei
- Lakers Improve Front and Center, Still Lose : Sunday's game: Bowie has another strong performance, but misses key shot as the Warriors win, 100-97. Divac recovers from injury.
- U.S. Officials Wary After Russia Vote : Reaction: They see hope in a strengthened Yeltsin--and threat from renewed nationalism.
- Prospects of Finding Malaysia Survivors Fade
- Questioning Teachers Union Priorities
- Business Week on U.S. Ecology
- Does City Have Right to Decide Careers?
- Hillary Clinton
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN President Unveils Plan to Improve Counseling
- Thank You for the Greenbelt, but . . .
- Target Immigration--the Illegal Kind
- Voters Won't Go for 'More of the Same'
- Beating the Fires With Adobe Homes
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 14, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 14, 1993
- Obituaries - Dec. 14, 1993
- Southwest to Purchase Low-Fare Morris Air : Airlines: The nearly $129-million stock-swap deal would expand the carrier's fleet and its Western destinations.
- Japan Agrees to End Ban on Imported Rice
- Entertainment Issues Only Remaining Snags on GATT
- LINE OF FIRE: Rams running back Jerome...
- Maid Tells of Nude Jackson, Boys : Scandal: In an interview, the woman says she saw the singer and youths naked on several occasions and quit in disgust. His lawyer confirms that Jackson has returned to California.
- No Curfew Imposed on Newport Pier
- Morris Air Deal Could Bring Southwest to O.C.
- 'Rational' Suicide Ruling Clouds Kevorkian Case : Law: Detroit judge says some people have a right to kill themselves and a ban on aiding deaths is too broad. Jailed doctor is in 15th day of hunger strike.
- Clinton Holds Tutorial in Thanks for Key Vote : Politics: He brings charts, aides and a hidden agenda to district of a congresswoman who put his economic plan over the top. She is now in trouble.
- County Officials Deny Latino Charges of Racism : Minorities: A Civil Rights Commission panel has ordered an investigation. Police departments and courts are among agencies targeted by advocacy groups.
- Man Shot in Carjacking; Suspect Arrested : Crime: An Anaheim resident--accosted while waiting for his son outside a clinic--remains in 'guarded' condition at a local hospital. Los Angeles police later stop the victim's car and take driver into custody.
- PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : A Loss of Basic Orientation : Politics, the basis of Soviet public life, has vanished. In its wake, people don't understand what is occurring.
- RETAIL
- Yeltsin Constitution Apparently Passes; Extremists Run Strong : Russia: The ultranationalist movement vies for first place with the president's supporters in a light turnout. Backlash could produce another hostile Parliament.
- GIMME SHELTER: When the National Guard armories...
- LAGUNA BEACH : Parents Protest Microwave Tower
- There's Nothing 'Soft' About Pot and Beer : Drug use: A new generation is falling for the celebrity-hyped myth that marijuana and alcohol are harmless.
- Quadruplets, Hanukkah and a Fine Patience
- BREA : 5 Charged With Sale of Alcohol to Minors
- Platform : Diversity Policy: 'You Need to Be a Well-Rounded Person'
- COMMENTARY : For Ward, Winning the Heisman a Moving Tribute
- GOLF / SENIOR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP : Hobday Wins When Gilbert, Stockton Falter
- DANCE REVIEW : Harvey as 'Nutcracker's' Sugar Plum Fairy
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Inner Voices Are Still a Fine Blend
- ENVIRONMENT
- NEWS ANALYSIS : NASA's Task Is to Build on Hubble Success
- Hope Flickers in Still-Occupied Gaza : Mideast: Despite stalled negotiations on Israeli troop withdrawal, some Palestinians are optimistic about the future. Others have a bleaker outlook.
- Fog Alters Gore Itinerary in Former Soviet Lands
- GARDEN GROVE : School District Has New President
- FULLERTON : 3 Donors Honored at School Assembly
- OXNARD : School to Name Library After Late Principal
- Countywide : Board to Consider Marshal's Office Plan
- GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Wadkins Seeking Double Duty
- Injured in Crash, Hurley is in Critical Condition
- Patriots Are Only Best of Worst, 7-2
- ART REVIEW : Pioneer Artists, but Not in the Vanguard
- Three D Departments / COSTA MESA
- ENVIRONMENT
- Reject Mafia, FBI Chief Tells Sicilians
- 'Gun Culture' Runs Deep Among Youth : Violence: Study finds 1 in 5 high school students in high-crime areas owns a gun. Most are obtained illegally, casting doubt on legislative control efforts.
- FOUR BRIGHT LIGHTS: Hanukkah nights are chaotic...
- Saints' Brenner Makes Education Work for Him
- Ironies of Film Acting: Overshadowed by TV : Roles: Don Ameche was from a likable line of actors who deserve to be remembered for more than their work on the tube.
- Sold on Seasonal Jobs : Layoff Victims and Others Are Starting to Look at Low-Paying Retail Posts as Their Chance for a New Beginning
- Family Copes With Grief by Believing in Angels : After the tragic death of their teen-age daughter, couple open a store with a heaven-sent theme, hoping to inspire others.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Wildlife Worker Mauled by Lion
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Support Ebbing as Peace Talks Drag On : Mideast: Surge in terrorism raises pressure on Rabin and Arafat. But impasse on troop withdrawal doesn't mean process has broken down.
- Criticized Ohio Incinerator Gets Emission Repair
- Wilson Seizes the Day After Polly's Murder
- LAKE FOREST : Council to Get Copies of Members Dialogue
- Dispute Changes Image of Fountain Valley High : Polarization: Heated controversy over gay-support group makes some fearful of an outbreak of violence.
- Pool in Lancaster Closed for Repairs
- Lakers Improve Front and Center, Still Lose : Pro basketball: Bowie has another strong performance, but misses key shot as the Warriors win, 100-97. Divac recovers from injury.
- A Gender Bias in 'Short Cuts'? Debate Goes On : Robert Altman's Microscope Is Neutral on Sexes
- Oilers Rally to Get Eighth Win in a Row, 19-17 : AFC: Del Greco's field goal leads Houston over Cleveland. After 1-4 start, a victory next week will clinch the Central Division title.
- TV REVIEWS : Cronkite Looks at 'The Uninvited'
- VIETNAM
- AEROSPACE
- MEDIA
- COUNTDOWN ON WORLD TRADE : Q & A : After NAFTA, Another Pact, Another Round of Questions
- Taiwan Hijacking Is 9th This Year
- Vermont Boy, 3, Killed in Attack by Wolf-Dog
- Victory Claimed in Predicting El Nino : Climate: Scientists use supercomputers to anticipate the fickle warm current and its often destructive impact on crops. Refinements can lead to valuable forecasts a year in advance.
- Post Traumatic Stress Takes Toll of Fire Victims : Disaster: When the shock of loss wears off, painful realization sets in. Guilt plays a powerful role, counselors say.
- ORANGE : School District Faces More Cutbacks
- THOUSAND OAKS : Group Takes Over Festival Planning
- Fire Memories Are Tough for Young Too : Education: It is described as a grieving process. Some mourn lost pets; others find it hard to keep up at school.
- Couple Say They Were Bilked in Realty Deal : Courts: Lawsuit is third in five years filed against Simi Valley agent Manuel Lechuga, who denies any wrongdoing. 'These are lying people,' he says of the plaintiffs.
- Countywide : Four Honored for Helping Schools
- Palmeiro, Orioles Agree to a $30-Million Deal
- TENNIS GRAND SLAM CUP : Korda Outlasts Stich in Fifth Set for His Biggest Payday
- The Buccaneers Win, Can't Wait Until Next Year : NFC: After 13-10 victory over Chicago, Tampa Bay Coach Sam Wyche guarantees a playoff spot next season.
- Somalia Talks Fail; Some U.S. Troops to Leave
- MISSION VIEJO : Sierra Sports Center May Be Shut Down
- Modest Proposal : Golden State Firms Need to Try Golden Rule
- Los Alamitos : Virginia Wilson to Head School Board
- Raiders Survive Another Clothes Call : Pro football: Seahawks score two late touchdowns, but L.A. hangs on for a key victory, 27-23.
- Ducks Score Last to Gain Another First : Hockey: Skalde's goal at 2:56 of extra period helps Anaheim defeat St. Louis, 2-1, for first overtime victory.
- Ohio Teen-Ager Dies of Leukemia After Payne Stewart Granted His Wish
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Fraise Easily Wins the Turf Cup
- Weekend Reviews : Pop : Sandi Patti Among Standouts in 'Young Messiah' Concert
- A Defining Role for Karcher : Scholars, Other Chairmen Emeritus Say Each Exec Molds the Job Differently
- Christmas Tree Glut Has Growers Grim
- Competitor Buys Life Support Products Inc.
- Thomas N. Whitaker; Developed Disease-Resistant Fruit
- Anne Spencer Lindbergh; Writer and Daughter of Aviator
- Raymond Gary; Governor Integrated Oklahoma Schools
- Fit to Be Tied--for Charity
- BOOK REVIEW / SHORT STORIES : A Peek Below the Calm Exteriors of Postwar Japan : THE NAME OF THE FLOWER, <i> by Kuniko Mukoda</i> , <i> Translated from the Japanese by Tomone Matsumoto</i> , Stone Bridge Press $10.95 paperback, 152 pages
- Puerto Rico's second city becomes a hot ticket : Ponce, anchored by a whimsical firehouse, is turning itself into an architectural tour de force.
- Dams Cleaned; Road in Laguna Reopens
- Community Essay : A Crash Course in Americana : To a Nepalese student, life in the U.S. means exploring the mysteries of restrooms, mastering water faucets and learning the joy of junk mail.
- Ice Cream Vendor Held in Molestation Case
- Victory Is Something Special for Hebert : Ducks: Goalie has jitters facing his former team, the St. Louis Blues, but focuses on puck and sticks to business.
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : White Zombie Plays to B & B Generation
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Kentucky Derby, Not Eclipse Award, Is Trainer's Primary Goal for Brocco
- Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA
- Oxnard Shooting Rampage
- Environmental Justice
- Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Kevorkian Has Chest Pains, Hospitalized
- A New Leader Emerges for L.A.'s Salvadorans
- Here's the Word on Hot New Words
- Multicultural Manners : Holidays Open Door to Possible Missteps
- NEWPORT BEACH : Santa Arrives by Sea With Children's Gifts
- Manning Leads Clippers with At 6,443 Points
- TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : Agassi Trims Fat in More Ways Than One
- Thanks to a museum support group donation,...
- Cultural Affairs Chief Plans Major Reorganization
- This Just In! Man Trips! Exclusive Coverage!
- JAPAN
- Bomb Case Built a Stub, a Shard, a Shell at a Time : Trial: Prosecutors plod through bits and pieces of evidence against four men accused in World Trade Center blast. Judge warns even he's getting bored.
- No Ballot Box in Space for Cosmonauts
- Endeavour Astronauts Praise NASA for Hubble Mission
- PAGES : A Fairy Tale With a Twist
- Lane Markers Lose Luster Where the Freeways Intersect
- Activist Killed in Lebanon Bomb Blast
- Those Pickup Headlights a Wee Bright? Blame the Driver
- Doctors Blast County Shift to Managed Care : Social services: Physicians say the new system will rob preventive programs to pay for more bureaucracy. Health Department's beleaguered director says changes are driven by state and federal reforms.
- SIMI VALLEY : Man at Center of Inquiry Sues Bank
- Suspect in Murder Plot Killed by Police
- Bettis Blasts His Way Into Record Books
- NHL ROUNDUP : Oilers Find Their Way to Victory Again on the Road
- Skiles Leads Magic
- A Gender Bias in 'Short Cuts'? Debate Goes On : Men's Pain Has Been Overlooked
- A Voice No Longer Ignored : Louise Erdrich's success helped ensure that Native American fiction became a flourishing genre. But she says publishers still have much to learn.
- A Show of Faith in a Saint : Catholicism: Nearly 7,000 people march in annual Eastside procession. In the Valley, a blighted neighborhood that prayed for improvement celebrates some success.
- A Guy Who Enjoys Taking His Job and Stuffing It
- ANAHEIM : Council to Discuss Possible Rams Move
- Today's Agenda
- SIMI VALLEY : City Weighs Joining Pilot Bus System
- TENNIS GRAND SLAM CUP : Korda Outlasts Stich in Fifth Set for His Biggest Payday
- Clinton on Hollywood
- Political Correctness
- Orlando Lee
- Health Care Savings
- Transit Officials Worried by INS Bus Boardings : Immigration: For more than a year, Border Patrol agents have been looking for illegal immigrants on an Orange County line. But the inspections have increased lately, and OCTA executives say safety may be compromised.
- U.S. Banks Anxious to Enter Mexico : Finance: Banking is among the first sectors to be opened up by NAFTA. Mexican companies and consumers can expect better services, lower rates.
- L.A. Critics Pick 'Schindler's List' as Best Picture : Awards: Best director honors, however, go to Jane Campion for 'The Piano,' which wins in five categories. Anthony Hopkins and Holly Hunter win acting nods.
- Christmas Lights
- Moorhead, Waxman on Opposite Sides of Aisle and Issue : Legislation: Republican rallies to an alternative that eases burdens on employers. Democrat is a booster of Clinton's blueprint for universal coverage.
- PERSPECTIVE ON SCIENCE : Yesteryear's Labs Won't Win Prizes : While Nobels testify to the past strength of U.S. science, our basic research today is on a steep slide to mediocrity.
- Man Held After Neighbor Is Struck by Pickup Truck
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- The Death of a Homeless Woman
- Woman Dies, Man Hurt in Hit-and-Run
- 4 Armed Escapees Sought in South-Central L.A., Police Say
- Santa Ana Struggling With an Identity Crisis : Profile: The city is almost two-thirds Latino, but a conservative white population still holds political reins.
- Kevorkian Is Hospitalized After Suffering Chest Pains
- Woman's Death Raises N.Y. Train Shooting Toll to 6
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Constitution Vulnerable After Tepid Turnout
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- Endless Promises Propel Extremist Party Near Top : Politics: Foes liken its leader to Hitler on the rise. Voters respond to pledges of cheap vodka, strong Russia.
- Love Nourishes Doctor's AIDS Crusade : Lancaster: Susan Lawrence works to spread awareness in memory of ex-patient--her husband.
- Elvire Popesco; French Actress for Half a Century
- Fleiss Case Opens Window on World of L.A. Call Girls : Prostitution: Three women talk of easy money made from the rich. And of the loneliness they often feel.
- Clinton's Yule Message: Peace to the Children
- RUSSIA VOTES ON A FUTURE : Voices
- Vote Tests Serb Support for Compromise : Balkans: Election in disputed Krajina region could signal whether residents back a land-swap settlement or more war.
- Maroun Baghdadi; Lebanese Movie Director
- Coroner Rules That Baby's Death Was a Homicide
- Space Shuttle Lands After Hubble Repair Mission
- Jozsef Antall; Hungary's Prime Minister
- Joseph W. Fowler, 99, Navy Rear Admiral, Disney Executive, Dies
- Catholic Latino Leader Warns About Violence : Religion: Msgr. Jaime Soto strikes a somber note amid the festivities honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- Hart School District OKs Names for 2 New Schools
- PLATFORM : Wretched Excess: Manson as Pop Idol
- In Altadena, the Light Show Must Go On
- City Mulls Widespread Ban on Smoking : Ventura: Proposed ordinance would prohibit people from lighting up in most indoor public places. Reaction in business community is mixed.
- COLUMN ONE : On-the-Job Schools: A for Access : Working parents praise classrooms set up at company sites or downtown malls. Children miss their neighborhood friends but enjoy chance to have Mom or Dad nearby.
- She Just Might Be a Cat's Best Friend
- Aspin Downplays Crisis Over N. Korea Arms : Asia: Defense secretary emphasizes that the Pyongyang regime is not developing new nuclear capabilities.
- Grand Ayatollah Mohammad-Reza Golpaygani; Muslim Leader
- SMALLER BROODS: They're not really cheaper by...
- Joseph Fowler; Navy Admiral, Disney Executive
- She Says, He Says : Issues: Feminist Marianne Walters thinks the men's movement is a backlash against women. But Robert ('Iron John') Bly says there's more to it than chest-beating. Can anyone win this war of words?
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Giuliani May Seek to Ban Police Gun Sales
- For Christmas, Maybe Her Very Own Ant Farm
- Change to Managed Care System Criticized : Social services: Doctors say the shift will rob preventive programs to pay for more bureaucracy. Health Department's director cites state and federal reforms.
- BUENA PARK : Legion Post Plays Santa for 10th Year
- IRVINE : Retarding Basin's Cleanup Completed
- Retiree Keeps Busy Teaching Computer Classes to Young and Old
- Torres Hears Demands for Safety From Survivors : Oxnard: The lawmaker solicits ideas from witnesses to EDD rampage. He plans to incorporate them in a bill to beef up security at state offices.
- Socially Conscious Investing Is Due for a Shift
- Growth Stock Guru Says Risks Are Too Great
- JAPAN
- Half of Female Lawyers Report Sex Harassment : Workplace: One in six women responding to a survey said the incidents occurred within the past three years.
- THE PACIFIC : Vietnam Risky for Investors, Report Says : Economics: Specialists caution that political and legal reforms are needed to protect property rights.
- Make a Date With John
- AUSTRALIA
- JOHNNY L. WILSON / Editor, Computer Gaming World
- TAIWAN
- Boat Parade and Parties Take Harbour by Storm
- Survivors Seek More Security at State Offices : Violence: Colleagues of workers killed in a shooting rampage in Oxnard demand police protection and metal detectors. State Sen. Torres says he will put their requests in a bill next month.
- Assemblyman Plans Bills to Mandate Life Sentences for Arsonists
- Rabin, Arafat Delay Deadline on Self-Rule : Mideast: Move apparently stalls Israeli withdrawal from territories. Officials will consult for 10 more days.
- RETAIL
- ENVIRONMENT
- COUNTDOWN ON WORLD TRADE : Agreement on Dumping Breaks GATT Logjam : Negotiations: Disputed areas have been narrowed to textiles, civilian aircraft, entertainment and financial services.
- THE PACIFIC : Seafood Company Rides the New Wave of Capitalism
- CHINA
- RETAIL
- L.A. Directors Make a Difference
- Weekend Reviews : Dance : L.A. Classical Ballet Opens 'Nutcracker'
- TELEVISIONFocusing on the Menendez Brothers: As the...
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bennett Steals KROQ Show : 4th Yule Concert a Mixed Stocking
- TV REVIEWS : 'Untold West' Tells Old and New Stories
- Director to Attend Showing of 'Night,' 'Pressure Point'
- He Always Has Had Reputation of Being a Take-Charge Guy
- TONIGHT'S GAME : PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT MIAMI DOLPHINS CHANNEL 7, 6 P.M.
- SPOTLIGHT : A GLANCE AT THIS WEEK IN THE NFL
- A Battering Ram Goes Through Saints : Pro football: Bettis rushes for 212 yards, including 71 for a touchdown, as Rams surprise New Orleans, 23-20.
- Giants Are First Team to Clinch Playoff Berth : Interconference: Their 20-6 victory over the Colts, coupled with the Bears' loss, does it.
- The Art of Science -- Big or Small : The lesson of Hubble in the post-Cold War epoch
- Yes, It's a Lot Better Than Big Brother : Video game manufacturers and radio stations seek to check the violence