- A Few Snags in Mastering Art of Fly-Fishing : The sport conjures an image of skillfully casting a line while surrounded by nature. But in reality, the requisite skill may not come naturally.
- Friends Chip In on a Holiday Tradition
- COSTA MESA : Stores to Be Fined for Abandoned Shopping Carts
- A Lot of Money to Do Good With : The Annenberg grant is an important help for education; now reformers must keep focus
- Bandits Preying on Shoppers, Police Say : Crime: Warning issued about armed robbers in Valley who follow victims, attack them outside homes.
- USC's Boseman Eligible Again
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea Pressure Too Much for Sacred Heart
- SIGHTS : Musician Trades Horn for Paintings at Exhibit : What William Roper lacks in artistic technique, he makes up for in raw energy. His works are on display at the Carnegie Museum.
- Sports
- COMEDY NOTES : A Best-Of Way to Ring in a Crazies New Year
- Toy Gun 'Protest' at City Hall Draws Fire
- BY DESIGN : Don't Be a Stuffed Shirt
- AMA Opposes Effort to Reverse Sex Orientation
- It's in black and white, and they're red all over : Owner of Wild West News specializes in fighting words. His paper is popular and loathed, and he loves it.
- New York City, Pauper Capital of America : The age of 'higher information industries' leaves a wake of human detritus.
- GLENDALE : $1.1 Million for Projects Approved
- NEWBURY PARK : Arraignment Delayed for 2 Teen-Agers
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 27th Ex-Deputy Sentenced in Drug Money Skimming
- Colorado Is Invited Into Pac-10 : Colleges: Regents will meet today to consider the offer that has McCartney and others who favor the Big 12 upset.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Anteaters Win Again
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cal Stays Unbeaten With Victory Over Cincinnati
- Raider Tackle Perry, Free on Bail, Pleads Not Guilty to Firearm Charge
- Man Shot Near White House Dies in Hospital
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Endless Appetite for Success Drives the Advertising World : WHERE THE SUCKERS MOON: An Advertising Story <i> by Randall Rothenberg</i> , Alfred A. Knopf, $25, 478 pages
- SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Bridging the Gap : With school districts increasingly strapped for money, individuals and companies are giving time and materials. In many cases, fund raising has become a necessity.
- 2 Cities to Ask U.S. for Police Funds : Law enforcement: If approved, grants from federal crime package would help pay for new officers in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.
- LAKE FOREST : City to Change Its Investment Policy
- THOUSAND OAKS : Residents to Protest Special City Election
- MISSION VIEJO : Planners, Store Reach Display Compromise
- VENTURA : Police Seek Help in School Burglaries
- Supervisors OK New Traffic Fee
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Memories in Black and White at Museum
- An Addiction That Afflicts Us All : Everyone foots the huge bill imposed by the crack epidemic
- A Taverna Dionysius Would Love
- APPRECIATION : Lee Brevard Was a Jewel of a Guy in Fashion
- WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Open Season : Malls Use Sales and Gimmicks to Battle Large Discount Stores for Holiday Dollars
- Dean Rusk Dies; Vietnam War-Era Secretary of State
- Socializing, Fun Runs and Some Serious Footwork
- CRENSHAW : Black History Exhibit Seeks Art by Seniors
- DUARTE: Three members of the City Council,...
- Japan Family Compensated for Death From Overwork
- Wrap Master : Presentation Is the Thing and Massimo Butera Believes in the Spirit of Giving--Artfully
- PACOIMA : Japanese Center to Expand Next Year
- WESTMINSTER : Fund Director Lauded for Pulling Out of Pool
- Developers Ordered to Correct Flaws in Project
- BARRY SANDERS AT A GLANCE
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Long Beach Plaza Evacuated in Bomb Scare : Shopping: Phony device is found in bathroom near food court. Series of seven incidents in Los Angeles area has cost merchants thousands of dollars since Dec. 1.
- Ocean Gets a Fresh Start Off Our Shores : Research shows this is where the water loads up with a renewed supply of life-giving oxygen for long voyages around the world.
- QE2 Awash in Problems, Passengers Say
- MID-CITY : Suspected Vehicle Thief Is Killed in Police Chase
- Deck the Halls With Fishnet Stockings . . .
- Beirut Blast Reportedly Kills Brother of Hezbollah Security Chief
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : San Diego Warns of Penalties for Withdrawal : Funds: Treasurer says he will require cash flow statement and impose fees up to 11% on voluntary investors. Chula Vista officials hint at legal action.
- Cold Combined With Alcohol Is Blamed for 31 Moscow Deaths
- School Breakfast Program Awaits State Funding
- 8 Sailors Missing After 2 Ships Collide West of Gibraltar
- Long Acetaminophen Use Linked to Kidney Damage : Health: The painkiller is sold mostly under the Tylenol label. Researchers note it is safe and useful in most cases.
- GOP Sweep Will Leave Many Jobless : Politics: Dozens of Democratic staffers in Washington are expected to be unemployed due to changes in committee leadership.
- All Bosnia POWs to Be Freed, Carter Says : Balkans: Release of prisoners is first step in agreement that former President brokered. He warns pact is fragile.
- GOINGS ON : If You Like Art or Wine, a Trip North Is in Order : Vintners group offers colorful map to area wineries. Quilts and paintings by local artists are on display.
- SAVORING SUCCESS: Ventura fans of red-hot Lakers...
- HAWTHORNE : Gunmen Shoot 2 in Attempted Carjacking
- Gingrich Agrees to Extra Security for Trip to Work
- FILM : A Dangerous Peek
- Soccer Star Pele Gets Cabinet Post in Brazil Administration
- AEROSPACE
- AUTOS
- Santa Ana Company Expands Its Board
- Executive Travel : Hotels Begin Catering to Eat-and-Run Clientele
- Holidays : Heavenly Roasts
- In 'Dumb and Dumber,' the Smartest Money Is on the Easy Laughs
- Festival of Lights Floats Their Boat : Party Hosted by Hoag Hospital's 'Juniors' Raises Spirits--and $25,000
- BRIEFLY : Health: $50,000 for HIV-Positive Women
- Fans of Sea Fresh Seafood in Ojai...
- CKE Restaurants Inc.: The Anaheim fast-food company...
- Visions of Pentium-Encoded Athletic Shoes Dance in His Head
- PUC Transfers Call on Open Phone Market : Telecom: Agency tells cable, phone firms to sort out dereg- ulation on their own. Critics decry move; PUC calls it empowerment.
- HEALTH
- LONG BEACH : Asphalt Recycler to Take Over Plant
- Unrest Sparks Mexican Stock Upheaval : Bolsa Index Suffers a Sharp Drop Before Rebounding at Close
- SANTA MONICA : College Preparing to Raze, Replace Quake-Damaged Science Building
- WESTWOOD : 2 Local Residents Named UCLA Alumni Scholars
- Practicing Medicine Beyond Prescriptions
- ARCADIA: A 3-year-old boy who apparently ran...
- FASHION : Interest in Angels Takes Wing, but Will It Last? : Two clergy members acknowledge the trend. Meanwhile, shops with wares featuring the heavenly beings keep the faith.
- Sipping a New Specialty
- BELLFLOWER : Split Council Renews Tax on Utility Users
- THEATER REVIEW : Elite Players Present 'Cemetery Club' That's Comic, Not Cryptic : A trio of women meets at their spouses' burial site in a play that is both humorous and touching.
- Little Angels : The Holidays Herald Fancy Fashions in Sophisticated Colors and Fabrics
- Angst Replaces War Atrocities in Angola : Africa: The country is in ruins, land mines are everywhere. And the fighting may not be over.
- City Council Votes to Kill Proposal for RV Resort : Port Hueneme: Two new members fulfill a campaign promise and join the mayor in opposing the plan.
- HOLLYWOOD : MTA Awards Contract for Tunnel Under Mountains
- Jurors Hear Debate Over the Degree of Doctor's Blame : Courts: Attorneys argue whether man charged with deaths of a Mission Viejo couple in a car crash should be convicted of manslaughter or murder. Deliberations are expected to begin this morning.
- Shopping for Kids Is True Mortal Kombat
- Santa's Helpers : Teen-Age Girls in Shelter Give Back to Needy Families
- She's Making a Splash in Basketball
- Singing Seabee Says Life Fuels His Lyrics : Kevin Michael Dougherty wrote his most popular ballad in 1990 during his tour of Saudi Arabia.
- More Russian Troops to Arrive in Chechnya : Caucasus: Yeltsin appeals to Chechens to end resistance. Campaign aimed at quashing independence bid appears bogged down.
- POMONA : Council Clears Way for Card Clubs, but Suit Clouds Final OK
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Members Have Their Privileges
- Key Debate on Berlusconi's Fate Begins : Italy: The besieged prime minister calls former allies 'turncoats.' He may resign today.
- HOLIDAY VIDEOS : 'Comfort and Joy,' Comedy and Action
- CALABASAS : Lake Geese Shipped to Bakersfield Area
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Maxwell's by the Sea to Close on Jan. 7
- Wrap Master : In the Uncertain World of Gift-Wrapping, Deliverance Can Be Found at Massimo's
- VENTURA : Clothing Store Is Robbed by 2 Men
- Quilt Sheds Light on Needs of Children
- New Tactic in Battle to Keep the Rams in Town : Pro football: Group believes move to St. Louis is a done deal and will try to block it in the NFL.
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Trainers Might Have to Use Exercise Riders
- Fight to Save the Rams Taking a Different Turn : Pro football: With decision to move to St. Louis anticipated, task force will focus on trying to block the team.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Last-Place Teams Lose an Advantage
- ART REVIEWS : Bravura Highlights 'LAX / 94' at LACE
- No Cheer From Toys Made by Child Labor : Imports: 46 million children make goods for the U.S. market. How can consumers discourage this pitiful commerce?
- Yule Spirit Sputters : Donations to Marine Toys for Tots Drive Show 50% Decline
- Woman, 61, Dies in Fire at 2-Story Duplex in Orange
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : North Hollywood Trips on the Line, 76-52
- Thousand Oaks Boys Ranked 2nd in Final Cross-Country Poll
- Clippers Fail in Try at a Relay : Pro basketball: Four players take shift work with Shaquille O'Neal, who has no problem scoring 32 points in Magic victory.
- Uncovering the Wonders, Perils of Conserving Art : Art: Most of the 'Italian Panel Painting' works have been displayed before. But for the first time, all of them are in one LACMA gallery--cleaned up and renewed.
- Alaska Airlines Is 7th Firm to Join Flight From Long Beach Airport : Travel: The carrier, once the facility's biggest customer, cites economic reasons for ending services.
- PERSPECTIVE ON MANAGEMENT : Inside Intel: a Perception Problem : Why did it take so long for a major corporation to do what should have been done from the very beginning?
- Canoga Park Man Accidentally Shot
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Applicants Sought for 2-Year Council Term
- Newport Entrepreneur's Death Baffles Community : Crime: Police are investigating victim's dealings. Neighbors believe the shooting was not a random act.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Slater Gets Start for Auld Lang Syne
- Saddleback Gives Brummel Victory No. 250
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Focused Mater Dei Routs Louisville Ballard, 70-49
- NBA ROUNDUP : Coles Provides Fire for Heat, 122-112
- Mercy and Kindness : Health: Tuesday's Child, a nonprofit group in Culver City, offers support to families with seriously ill children, including those with AIDS.
- Accessories Can Help a Repeat Performance
- Strict Laws Govern Amateur Collectors
- Digging Up the Past as a Modern-Day Hobby
- BY DESIGN : Glassy Eyed
- AGOURA HILLS, CALABASAS : Christmas Tree Recycling Urged
- Christmas Shopping for Mayor Riordan
- Landmark Mexican Restaurant Will Say Adios After 33 Years : Ventura: Johnny Lopez, 83, is ill and his family does not want to keep the eatery open. Two employees hope to continue the tradition.
- Northridge Gets Lost in Midwest : Men's basketball: Xavier gambols, 101-65, as Matadors suffer worst back-to-back blowouts in school history.
- Mustafa to Attend Arizona State
- THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Making a List, but Don't Hold Your Breath
- MOVIE REVIEW : A Triumph for Finney in 'Importance'
- Deck the Halls With Fiction, Poetry, Romance : Forget the fruitcake. What's a more welcome gift than a real page-turner? A buy-the-book guide to holiday shopping.
- FOR THE KIDS : Some Holiday Activities for Little or No Cost : Things to do range from viewing Christmas lighting displays to visiting a fish hatchery or a maritime museum.
- The following are the top music sales...
- New York's City Council Votes to Ban Most Public Smoking
- MOORPARK : Retired College Dean Loses Labor Suit
- PLACENTIA : Council Approves Plan to Restrict Window Ads
- Holiday Closings
- Who Now Should Replace Citron? : Just pick the best person, and make Moorlach a top candidate
- Gonzalez Loses Bid for L.A. Court Post
- PIRU : County Supervisors OK 'Survey Area'
- WOODLAND HILLS : Free Job-Training Courses Offered
- FULLERTON : City Attorney Will Retire at Year's End
- Raiders Sell Out, on Local TV
- Theater Review : One Man Adds to Ring of Truth in Dickens' 'Chimes'
- Ex-Stray Cat Tints His New Band Blue
- David Bowie"Heroes" (1977) Rykodisc* Times Line(TM): 808-8463....
- RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Council Deadlocks on Appointee for Open Seat
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : 'Playmaker' Success Has a Tragic Ending : Ventura's Darren Block and wife Kathryn Nemesh co-wrote the erotic thriller. But she died of cancer before the film debuted.
- RESTAURANTS : L'Opera Cuisine Hits Culinary High Note
- OXNARD : 2 Students Play Santa for Needy
- Fast Forward : George Mason a Blur Under Westhead; Marcaccini and Davis Also Up to Speed
- Chapman Women Get Some Key Performances
- NFL Playoff Picture
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Congress to Ponder Stricter Regulations : Government: Three committees plan hearings next month on the Orange County fiscal fiasco. One possible outcome would place municipal securities under the same stringent rules as corporate issues.
- Oh, News
- Fire Department Trainer Says He Told of Inequity : Bias: Captain testifies that he informed the chief through his chief of staff that female recruits were being treated more harshly. Manning says there was no inquiry made because he believed the tip was anonymous.
- Aircraft Safety and the FAA
- Miami Summit
- U.S. World Role
- David Kiley
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Supervisors Say It's Time for Raabe to Go : Treasurer: Credibility needs to be restored to office, they say. Citron's heir reportedly reassured governmental investors in October that the investment pool could cover any potential losses.
- Getting a Taste of Cuban Cuisine--in Writing
- The Legacy of Proposition 13
- Innovation in Lennox Classroom Is State Teacher of the Year's Secret
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1994
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 22, 1994
- 12 Arrested in Second Day of Tollway Protest : Environment: Some opponents of the project lock themselves to bulldozers. Workers still manage to clear 45 more acres of Laguna Canyon.
- Slavkin Target of Recall Campaign : Politics: Prop. 187 backers attack the school board chief for supporting the district's challenge to the immigration measure. But they may face heavy odds.
- Swell Gift Ideas for Wave Riders
- Firebomb Sears N.Y. Subway Car, Injures 43
- Officer, Alleged Robber Slain in Gun Battle
- THE REAL JUICE: The county's $2-billion market...
- Probe Centers on Whether Citron Warned Investors : Orange County: Criminal investigators want to determine if risks, possible safeguards were explained. 'Pain at all levels' predicted as layoffs loom.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Will Withhold Some Property Taxes From Cities : Finance: Auditor-controller says 10% of annual revenue will be held back. Dismayed civic officials are at a loss to explain the surprise shortfall in income.
- County Leaders Vow to Sacrifice Some Pay, Perks
- 12 Laguna Tollway Protesters Arrested
- Firebomb Sears N.Y. Subway Car, Injures 43
- Safety Officer, Robbery Suspect Die in Shootout : Violence: Off-duty policeman responds to cries during a shoe store robbery in Canoga Park. Witnesses describe gunfight.
- Mayor Snubs President Over L.A. Loss of Grant : Finances: Riordan refuses to join ceremony. He says city will work with $350-million consolation package.
- THE HOLIDAY RUSH : Counting on Christmas : Apparel Merchants Slash Prices, Offer Special Deals to Boost Lackluster Sales
- Two Boats Did Not Come Back
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Q & A : Do-It-Yourself Pentium Chip Replacement
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- R. Critchfield; Wrote About Society's Origins
- In the Spirit of Giving : In 'Carol' Tradition, SCR Honors Arts Supporter's Generosity
- Posting Good Cheer : Venice : * ZIP: 90291 : * Number of people in line upon arrival: 21 : * Number of people in line upon departure: 20
- BOYS' BASKETBALL / LAS VEGAS HOLIDAY CLASSIC : New Hero Bails Out Mater Dei
- TV Ratings : Newton-John's 'Romance' Wins the Sunday Race
- <i> Dumbspeak</i> : Joycelyn Elders Isn't TV's Only Master
- Titans' Streak Growing : Basketball: Run of good luck continues for a second game as Cal State Fullerton beats San Diego State in overtime, 83-73.
- Room at the Drive-In : Carloads of Viewers Flock to Church's Live Pageant in Poway
- LITTLEROCK : Boy, 10, Finds Handgun in Abandoned Car, Kills Self
- New Port Hueneme Council Plans to Kill RV Park Proposal
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- GIRLS
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Pulled Hamstring May Sideline Smith
- Brulte Sees No Quick End to Impasse : Assembly: Republican leader says stalemate over speakership may last several more weeks. He says Mountjoy plans to renounce Senate seat.
- Santa Paula Board Spares Pool for Now
- Anaheim Still Deadlocked on Filling Open Seat
- Full-Time, Stay-at-Home Dad Says Fathers Need Respect, Too
- It's Lendl Who Gets Worn Out : Tennis: Former No. 1 player retires because of lingering back injury at 34. He won almost everything but Wimbledon.
- COLUMN ONE : Heading to El Norte--to Shop : From the Bernini boutique to Price Club, Mexican visitors spend billions each year in the San Diego area. The super-rich seek safety and luxury. The middle class just want to find bargains.
- Summa Industries: The Fullerton manufacturer of equipment...
- Mexico Moves to Counter Rebels : Chiapas: No armed clashes reported as government sends army to retake areas held by Zapatistas. President, citing a 'climate of insecurity,' devalues the peso.
- IRVINE : Trustee Urges District to Prepare for Cuts
- Menendez Prosecutors Seek Sharp Limits on Defense
- ORANGE : Santa Visits Cancer Ward
- Regional Trail Plan Approved by County : Recreation: The system of bikeways and hiking paths excludes the Santa Clara River Valley.
- The End of the New Beginning? : Christopher rightly tells Pyongyang to stop playing games with helicopter airmen
- Anteaters Wake Up and Win : Basketball: UCI beats Oregon State, 89-73. Simmons and Miglinieks make up for their poor performances Saturday.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Praises Hoskins, Bates
- Shannon NelsonSaddleback, SophomoreBasketball/CenterNelson, from Dana Hills High,...
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall as Fed Stands Pat on Rates; Dow Tumbles 23.55
- Posting Good Cheer : Santa Ana Main Post Office : * ZIP: 92704 : * Number of people in line upon arrival: 17 : * Number of people in line upon departure: 30
- Panel Takes Over Monitoring LAPD Reforms
- Countywide : Man With Violent History Sentenced Under '3 Strikes'
- TOXIC DISCHARGES
- Girl Dies After Running in Front of Father's Truck
- SYLMAR : Campfire Kids Bring Comfort to Guide Dogs
- Casitas Plants Trout, but Bass Get Harvested
- MOVIE REVIEWS : A Time When Love and Respect Mattered : A Strong Cast Breathes New Life Into Remake of Alcott's 'Little Women'
- Nation IN BRIEF : NORTHWEST : Flooding, Mudslides Force Evacuations
- Fullerton, Cypress Colleges Get Presidents
- Close to zip: Ross Atkins of the...
- SIDELINES : Coffee, Tea or Sky-Hooks? CSUN Gives Big Assist at 30,000 Feet
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Nuts': When All You Need for Christmas Is a Lifesaver : Steve Martin heads a top-flight cast in Nora Ephron's comedy about a suicide prevention center.
- Jockeys' Proposal Called 'Outrageous'
- People
- Board OKs Realignment of LAPD, Adds Car Patrols
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : NOTEBOOK : Geography Plays a Big Part in One School District's Financial Well-Being
- $2 Million Loan OKd for Owners of Condos : Aid: Federal program helps out a Granada Hills complex denied SBA assistance after the Northridge quake.
- Idled Scientists, Engineers to Be Retrained as Teachers : Education: U.S. to announce $5-million program for laid-off personnel. They would give math and science lessons in inner-city schools.
- SAN FERNANDO : 180 Families to Get Holiday Hams
- BUENA PARK : Bond Crisis May Delay Some City Projects
- Clippers Snooze Their Way to Another Loss : Pro basketball: They shoot 37.7% from the field in 110-79 setback against the SuperSonics in Tacoma.
- ROUNDUP
- Wilson Sues to Block Motor Voter Measure : Courts: Governor moves to ban law providing registration as part of driver's license applications and renewals until U.S. pays for implementation. He claims it infringes on states' rights.
- Posting Good Cheer
- Annenberg's Challenge : Education: L.A.-area grant summons business and industry to support school improvement.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : State Cites Two Firms Over Worker's Fall Down Hole
- Ventura Pier May Reopen by New Year's Day
- Earthquake Recovery Proposal Withdrawn
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ostertag Sits, Watches, Learns, Then Helps Kansas Win, 80-75
- City Fears Low-Cost Homes Still Too Costly
- Pull Rams Over at the State Line
- General Automation Inc.: The Anaheim computer company...
- New Limit on SBA-Backed Loans Drawing Fire
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Cities, Schools Soothed as Funds Begin to Flow From County : Finances: Tensions may be easing, but citizens at two council meetings berate officials for investment losses.
- ENERGY
- Foe of Algeria's Muslim Militants Shot Dead
- Wilson Names Aide to Run State Air Board
- BUDGET : Military's Un-Martial Outlays Scrutinized
- BURBANK : 2 of 3 Polled Favor Larger Terminal
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : St. Louis Negotiator Remains Hopeful
- Places to Toast the Start of the New Year : Festivities: Holiday celebrations range from dancing on Catalina to concerts and comedy.
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : World Wide Web Browsing for the Haves and Have-Nots
- And <i> They</i> Don't Have Elves to Help
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Chip Fiasco Aside, Intel Still Leader--So Far : Computers: Whether its market monopoly will be hurt remains unclear. Some doubt it will.
- '90s FAMILY : Parenting Centers Give Families Place to Heal : Social services: Troubled adults learn how to be better parents. But more importantly, children can spend time with Mom or Dad without fear of neglect or abuse.
- LOS ANGELES : Father Convicted in Death of 3-Month-Old Daughter
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Felony Charges Filed Against Pair Over Graffiti : Palmdale: Authorities say the suspected vandals, both 18, were involved in more than 75 tagging incidents.
- County Holds Off on Mandatory HIV Tests
- LA HABRA : Housing Service Throws a Party
- NBA ROUNDUP : Hot Jazz Finds Road Has Comforts of Home
- Pasadena Follows Rose Bowl Rule of 'Never on Sunday'
- Places to Toast the Start of the New Year : Festivities: Holiday celebrations range from dancing on Catalina to concerts and comedy.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Riley and Wieder Go With Heads Held High : Supervisors: Retiring members express pride in job, say their only regret is leaving board on low note.
- Posting Good Cheer : Inglewood : * ZIP: 90305 : * Number of people in line upon arrival: 10 : * Number of people in line upon departure: 10
- Merck to Sell San Diego-Based Kelco for More Than $1 Billion
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : A Resounding Send-Off : Public Lines Up for Parting Shots at Retiring Riley and Wieder
- '90s FAMILY : The Rite Stuff : In today's busy world of broken families and TV there's no time for old-fashioned traditions. But you should make time, experts say, because rituals are the stuff that wonderful memories are made of.
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Sleuth Grabs Fraud by Its White Collar
- OXNARD : Husband Sentenced in Slaying of Wife
- OXNARD : Pupils Create Christmas Ornaments for Convalescents
- Alaska Storms Send County Its Biggest Surf of the Year
- Brea : Fire Services Offers New Safety Programs
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : MONEY WORRIES
- Posting Good Cheer : Thousand Oaks : * ZIP: 91360 : * Number of people in line upon arrival: 30 : * Number of people in line upon departure: 29
- COSTA MESA : Mall Offers Children Science Workshops
- SIMI VALLEY : Developer Sues City Over Nude Club Ban
- PACOIMA : Mentally Disabled Move Into Housing
- Don't Let Go of the Crown Jewels : The deficit-reduction program was working--stay with that
- Fullerton's Divisive Utility Tax Is Repealed
- Some Reasons to Spend Day With Our Rams
- South Florida Finds Spark, Rallies to Defeat Pepperdine
- Everson Resigns, Figures to Be Net Loss for Agoura
- Sluggish Trojans Finally Hop Over Kangaroos : College basketball: USC has trouble putting away winless Missouri Kansas City, 82-74.