- COLUMN ONE : Tide Turns on Mighty Tokyo Elite : Japan's once-revered army of bureaucrats helped make the nation rich. But now, critics say, the gray suits must step aside and let the elected officials bring badly needed reforms.
- Time for L.A. Not to Get Mad But Even With Feds
- Reaching Saturation on O.J. : THE JAUNDICED EYE
- Gingrich Puts a Price on His Family Values : He sheltered his $4-million book bonanza from his struggling, non-trophy ex-wife.
- Rise in Turtle Deaths May Be Good Sign--or a Bad One : Texas: Marine biologists see a jump in strandings along the state's coastline. It could mean there are more sea turtles now, or it could mean more are dying in nets.
- Little Boy Gets Gift of Life : Child's Survival Called a Christmas Miracle After He Is Stung by a Scorpion in Mexico
- Raiders Earn Spot in Layoffs : Pro football: Hostetler's interception just before halftime is returned for a touchdown. That's the biggest mistake in 19-9 loss to Chiefs, who clinch last postseason berth.
- 1994: YEAR IN REVIEW : Big Theater in Small Places : There's some remarkable work coming out of the Cast--and other thoughts after six months of soaking up Southern California theater.
- <i> From </i> Life Aint No Product, by PETER J. HARRIS
- 7 Killed in Home Fire
- Festive Holiday Spirit Returns to Bethlehem
- In Danger Down Under : Destruction of Australia's Eucalyptus Groves Leaves Koalas Out on a Limb
- Diet Woes Danger for Dancers : Disorders: Unhealthy thinness may be an occupational hazard for many in the profession. The good news is they are less likely to abuse drugs.
- With the Courts Crowded, Private 'Justice' for the Rich and Famous
- Home for the Holidays Takes on a Whole New Meaning for 2 Families
- His Holiday Joy Depends on an Orange Bowl Victory
- COMMENTARY ON GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE : O.C. Is a $3.6-Billion Business--It Ought to Be Run Like One : A switch from general law to charter would allow flexibility to expand the board and put a mayor in charge.
- No Home Prices
- Coalition Splits in Burundi; Violence Feared
- Explosion, Fire in Tokyo Kill 4 and Injure 21
- BOBBIE EAKES AND JEFF TRACHTA GO DUTCH
- Hans Herlin, 68; Wove Current Events Into Novels
- 20 Die, 20 Hurt as Peru Buses Collide
- Gunmen Seize Paris-Bound Jet in Algeria : North Africa: Hijackers are believed to be Muslim extremists. Some of 283 aboard flight are released. Two are reported killed.
- <i> A behind- the- scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : Ferguson Continues to Draw GOP Fire Over Horcher's Defection
- In Brief
- A DIFFERENT PERSON: A Memoir by...
- KOREATOWN : Shatto Park Holiday Party Draws 600
- Man Crossing Street Struck, Killed by Car
- U.S., Cuba Said to Be in Accord on News Bureaus
- Christmas Eve Storm Batters East
- Children's Tales of AIDS : Stories Are Told by 8 Youngsters Who Have HIV and Had to Learn About Life Way Too Early
- Historic Hotel Won't Give Up the Ghost : Santa Paula: Glen Tavern Inn reopens after a stint as school. Owner is hopeful about its latest incarnation.
- Shoppers Feel the Rush of Final Gift Buying : Holidays: Rainy weather doesn't dampen last-minute push in stores to find the perfect present before Christmas Day.
- No Handicap for Her : Karen Norris, Nation's Top Female Disabled Swimmer, Disdains Heroics
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Webber Wasn't Trying to Shoulder Responsibility for Breakup
- Oilers Provide Example of Too Little, Too Late : AFC: Houston ends 11-game losing streak with 24-10 victory over New York and ends season 2-14.
- COMMENTARY : Dave's World Was a Gasser
- How to Claim Ex-Spouse's Benefits
- JUST THE FACTS : Making Connections
- Love You Forever : A look at the hard truths of motherhood : AMERICAN MOM: Motherhood, Politics and Humble Pie, <i> By Mary Kay Blakely (Algonquin: $19.95; 291 pp.)</i>
- SHARK! Nature's Masterpiece by R.D. Lawrence,...
- Jolly Elf, 1,714 Years Old Today, in Print With the Inside Story : Christmas: Santa relates in his autobiography how his legend unfolded.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Marshall High's Early-Season Jitters Appear to Be a Thing of the Past
- The Bells of St. Mary's (TNT Sunday...
- A Gift That Sustains the Body as Well as the Soul
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Comments on College Expansion Sought
- The Sneaky Viper Under Your Wiper : There is a law against putting handbills on cars; unfortunately, there is little enforcement
- Eagles Say It Loudly: 'Good Night, Kotite' : Interconference: Bengals kick two field goals in final three seconds for a 33-30 victory that probably seals coach's fate.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWLS : CITRUS : Alabama Taking a Laid-Back Approach
- Just an Old Dude? Hardly : Former Rose Bowl MVP Jim Hardy Finds New Friends and Young Fans at La Quinta High
- A Spiritual Renewal
- Scholl Canyon Charting a New Course : Analysis: New layout can be intimidating, but it is a definite improvement over old configuration.
- Rams Are All but Run Out of Town by Redskins, 24-21 : Pro football: Smallest crowd ever to see team at Anaheim Stadium watches Washington win.
- RACING ROUNDUP : Birdonthewire Finally Hits Wire First in '94
- Some Crow While Others Just Kvetch : Companies that are plugged in to the newest artists are the ones that fare best in the latest edition of Record Company Scorecard.
- 1994: YEAR IN REVIEW : The Beckmesser Awards of 1994
- High-Tech Companies Make Trek to Toulouse : Technology: France's fourth-largest city, long dominated by aerospace, is successfully attracting electronics firms.
- ONES TO WATCH IN '95 : <i> From Tinseltown to Tokyo, The Times' Business News staff has found the people, companies and trends that will help shape the world of business and economics in the year ahead. : </i>
- IN THE PLACE TO BE: Guy Trebay's...
- It Was Sad Day at the Big A for Rams Fans
- Mexico OKs Key Rebel Demand : Latin America: President Zedillo agrees to accept the panel headed by controversial bishop as mediator. Fasting cleric hails move as a 'star of peace' on Chiapas horizon.
- L.A.'s Christmas May Turn Bright, but Not White
- Rough Weather Buffets QE2 Even More : Transportation: Violations corrected, the superliner finally leaves New York for Caribbean cruise. The ship then hits 25-foot waves, high winds.
- Neighbor to Neighbor : On Maltman Avenue in Silver Lake, the Quality of Life Can Be Measured in Terms of Trying to Help a Stricken Stranger or Just the Simple Pleasure of Playing a Musical Instrument Outdoors.
- A summary of selected City Hall actions...
- Rio's Yule Bell Is One for the Book
- The Falling Peso Shows Limits of Technocrats
- U.N. Settles Sex Bias Case for $94,000
- No One Ignores Billy Pricer These Days : Education: As the high school board president in the High Desert, he has been able to push his agenda. To some, he is a family values hero, to others a bombastic ideologue.
- Biographer of Baseball Legend Gives Devil His Due : Sports: Scribe Al Stump, a Huntington Beach resident, saw the good, bad and ugly of early century diamond star Ty Cobb. Their enigmatic relationship is the focus of film opening today in O.C.
- 1994: YEAR IN REVIEW : It's Still All the Rage : Anger has never been a stranger to rock. This year the emotion became even more acute for both artists and fans
- 1994: YEAR IN REVIEW : Down and Out in H'wood : '94 was a low point, say two movie fans who are already looking ahead to '95.
- Bible Classes Should Focus on Studies
- Out in the Cold
- INFORMATION SOUGHT
- GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS?
- GETTING THE POINT
- Show Tunes
- Courting Success : Only a...
- REAL PEOPLE
- Irvine Was Betrayed by City Officials
- Law Strikes Out
- Coot Slaughter
- Fathers Also Feeling the Custodial Pain
- Bolsa Chica Wetlands Decision Leaves Divisiveness in Its Wake
- Medfly Misinformation
- LAUSD Suit Against Prop. 187 Fulfills Duty
- Razor Blade Incident Poorly Handled
- Mandate of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
- VITO TO YOU
- Quotas Offsetting Caste System Help India's Poor, but Stir Violent Debate : Asia: Nearly everyone agrees that reserving jobs has given hundreds of millions a chance for upward mobility. Nation has done just that for more than 70 years, but equality is still far away.
- Santa Claus
- THE GRINCH TOLD THE TRUTH!
- Pilgrims' Progress
- The Year In Review: Revisiting the notable Valley events of 1994. : From Dream House to Real Estate Nightmare : Economy: Struggling market tarnishes life for Golden State homeowners looking to sell. 'There's a real bad taste in my mouth,' says one who's moved.
- Existing Transit Plan Should Be Implemented
- Pressing the Issue of Life's Stresses
- Religion Doesn't Belong in Schools
- Balanced U.S. Budget Should Be the Law
- Swimmers' Alert
- One Way to Go
- Why Not Fiore Center?
- R. Samuel Paz
- Policy in Action
- MORE ON THE HOLIDAY ISSUE
- All Bets Are Off on El Toro Airport
- ROBERT KIRSCH AWARD
- 'Illegal' Latinos Were Invaluable After Quake
- Lots of People Are Guilty of Bad Judgment in Wake of Fund Fiasco
- CHURCH CHAT III
- TOO MANY PEOPLE
- Friday's Hero
- Experience Teaches Caution on Chips
- HARASSED
- MO BETTER
- Airport Noise Divides L.A. and Burbank
- In Support of Measures
- The Fall of Lafayette Park :...
- Funds for Telecasts
- Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan
- Pace of Police Reform
- Victims and Culprits in Orange County's Crisis
- Questionable Wording
- Freeway Name Should Reflect Traffic Snarl
- Special Election
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- NONFICTION - Dec. 25, 1994
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Trail of Money Between County, Brokers Probed : Inquiry: Officials paid millions to investment bankers, while Wall Street made political contributions. SEC, prosecutors seek links between the two.
- Clinton Aims for Political Gains in Foreign Policy Arena : Diplomacy: President's aides say Syria is a promising place to start. Christopher-Lake team is expected to stay.
- U.S. Apologizes to N. Korea for Copter Incident
- PRO FOOTBALL: WASHINGTON REDSKINS 24, RAMS 21 : RAM NOTEBOOK : Players Would Like to See Knox Finish the Job He Started
- New Ships to Break Bottles On
- THAT BAD? What do other countries think...
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron's Bid for Legal Aid Near Rejection
- 2 Men Killed, 2 Wounded in Shootings : Crime: Police suspect gang members were the assailants in the unrelated incidents, one early Saturday morning, the other late Friday night.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Pilot May Be Freed for Christmas : North Korea: Release of surviving airman said to be planned. U.S. warns report is unconfirmed.
- Grozny Bombs Kill at Least 80, Legislator Says
- VILLA PARK : City's Move to Invest in O.C. Fund Criticized
- Slumlord Starts House Arrest at Rundown Building : Courts: La Habra man must spend 60 days at Mid-Wilshire apartment house he owns. He disputes city's allegations.
- MISSION VIEJO : 2 Families Dream Up Christmas Light Show
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Caroling Truck to Continue Tradition
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Mr. Claus Says Santa Isn't Just for Christmas
- Rams May End on Lowest Note : Pro football: Small crowd expected for game against Washington Redskins that could be Anaheim Stadium finale.
- Movie Review : Can a Feature Film <i> Really</i> Be Inspired by Video Game?
- MOVIESVampire Views: Anne Rice, who has already...
- Sale of $3,395 O.J. Simpson Statues Shows Lots of Brass : Celebrity: Marketing of bronze figures of murder suspect is perfectly legal but poses ethical questions.
- 3 Arrested in Separate White House Incidents : Crime: Latest occurrences were nonviolent. Officials say risk of 'copycat syndrome' may be developing.
- State's Population at Peak but Growth Rate Is Slowing
- Unprecedented Crisis Put Unusual Troika in Charge
- SEAL BEACH : Mayor Made New Finance Panel Chair
- Winter in Paul's Garden
- Continuing a Family Legacy of Helping County's Needy : Charity: Southwest Community Center is one of several places where volunteers will be dishing up holiday spirit.
- ALL-AREA CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM : TOP BOYS' RUNNER
- ALL-AREA CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM : TOP GIRLS' RUNNER
- Inside Hollywood
- O.C. Woman Sues After Attack at Vegas Resort
- Parents of Drug Abusers Discover a Circle of Strength
- Train Kills Woman Who Lay on Tracks
- Falcons' Heyward Signs Two-Year Deal
- THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : The Rookies: Some Are the Best, Some Are a Bust
- Ready to Take Her Shot : Ventura College's Hardy Can Score From All Points
- RELIGION : Gospel According to German Author Links Jesus to Buddha
- Haiti Soldiers Demand Pay After Being Fired in Cutbacks
- Coast Guard Bars QE2 Cruise, Cites Safety Problems
- Ann E. Kalman; Advertising Executive
- VAN NUYS : Procrastinators Pay the Price--Toeing the Line
- 4 Arrested in Series of Valley Follow-Home Robberies : Crime: Two men and two teen-agers are jailed, but no names are released. Three more similar holdups are reported, one of them at gunpoint.
- Power Outage Hits 2 Large Shopping Malls
- Alemany Teams to Play Two at Sports Arena
- Last-Minute Saturday : Retailers Have Visions of Record Last-Day Sales; Shoppers Wary, Worn
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Unions Told Layoffs Can Be Minimized by Early Retirements
- Chechen War Raises Fear of New Instability
- Counsel's Reach in Espy Inquiry Raises Outcry
- Hawthorne Faces $11-Million Deficit, Depressing Options
- Antonovich Urges New Approaches to Fighting Crack : Cocaine: Supervisor asks county justice committee to develop enforcement programs to stem use of the drug.
- MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback to Offer Classes to Community
- Tale of Jesus' Birth Provides Look at Social Climate of the Times : History: Scholars say Mary and Joseph lived in an oppressive society in which they were heavily taxed.
- THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : The Rookies: Some Are the Best, Some Are a Bust
- Will Christmas Presence Count at Oscar Time? : Movies: Releasing a film at year's end to qualify for the Academy Awards sometimes pays off big--remember 'Driving Miss Daisy'?--but it can also prove costly.
- Joseph H. Howard; Ethnomusicologist
- Ireland Frees Nine IRA Members, Citing Support for Peace Process : Europe: Protestant unionists accuse Dublin of bowing to terrorists.
- CATHOLIC MASSES: Bishop Armando X. Ochoa, who...
- NEWPORT BEACH : Water Release Plan Will Be Studied More
- THOUSAND OAKS : Workshop Offered for Budding Actors
- ANAHEIM : Her Best Gift--Freedom to Visit Beach
- INGLEWOOD : Police Sergeant Arrested in Shoplifting Case
- HEARTH WARMERS : How to Keep Those Home Fires Burning
- Lord Pitt; One of 1st Blacks in House of Lords
- Bosnian Serbs, Government OK Cease-Fire : Balkans: Disputes over wording postpone truce a day. Release of prisoners delayed.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Committees Survive Consolidation Efforts
- Getting Salary Cap to Fit Won't Be Easy : Baseball: Teams begin preparing by making 36 players--including Jim Abbott--free agents.
- Jones Has a Big Finish for Lakers : Pro basketball: He scores 14 of his 27 points in fourth quarter of 100-89 victory over Sacramento.
- There's Really Nothing Mystical About Underworld's Success : Pop Beat: The London-based dance trio mixes illusive elements with the organic presence of guitar, bass, drums and real-live vocals.
- Brulte Says He Urged Brown to End Battle
- Forecast: Hazy Skies, Heavy Holiday Traffic
- City Guide
- Two Senators Issue Challenge to Antitrust Exemption
- Clippers Have Shot, Run Out of Bullets : Pro basketball: Potential game-tying three-pointers by Woods and Murray go astray as Washington holds on to win, 105-102.
- ENVIRONMENT : Greenpeace Rethinks Its Militant Methods : The activist group faces falling membership, dwindling donations and the adoption of its cause by governments it once challenged.
- Santa Barbara Mayor Quits After Losing Term Limits Case
- Daniel Israel Arnon; UC Berkeley Plant Biologist
- NBA ROUNDUP : Old Play Works to Winning Perfection for Spurs
- Titans' Luck Runs Out in Loss to San Francisco : Basketball: Fullerton falls, 90-82, in overtime despite five players scoring in double figures.
- ROUNDUP : Kennedy Sparked by Janisse
- Woman Sues Her HMO for Not Covering Maternity Costs : Insurance: Health Net refuses to pay because the Moreno Valley teacher gave birth at the organization's Oceanside facility.
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Whitewater Hearings Unneeded, Poll Says
- COLUMN ONE : Ditching Research for Rubles : Russia's best and brightest are defecting--to the country's booming business world. The internal 'brain drain' is ruining many once-vaunted science programs.
- On Wall Street, Fiasco Is Only a Radar Blip
- Liberal Withdraws Name for White House Budget Post
- Fire Guts Home, Burns Gifts, Turns Out a Family : Oxnard: Six adults and eight children escape the blaze, which started near a Yule tree. Firefighters replace a charred turkey.
- Landmark Restaurant Cancels Plan to Close
- Firefighters, Officers Aid Needy : Donations: Family whose home was destroyed in a fire receives items from a station toy drive. And police collect funds for children of a slain safety officer.
- EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE : $1.5-Million NASA Plane Breaks Up at High Altitude
- Woman Seeks Marrow From Retarded Sister
- BUENA PARK : She Wanted a Toy Car and Gets a Joy Ride
- Yankees Fail to Offer Abbott a Contract : Baseball: Former Angel pitcher becomes a free agent, but a move back to Anaheim is in doubt because of the team's tight budget.
- Punk Show Violence Prompts Call for Change : Clubs: Police and promoters say Ice House security needs to be improved after two attacks. Venue's booking policy may be modified.
- Law Firm Appeals $3.8-Million Sex-Harassment Award
- Fullerton Lets Victory Slip Away
- Heyward Re-Signs, Stays With Falcons
- Baker Finally Reaches Milestone : Basketball: UC Irvine coach gets 100th victory when Anteaters edge St. Mary's, 69-66, at Bren Center.
- Talking Has Stopped so Litigation Looms : Baseball: Players' union will take case to NLRB. More questions surface after owners implement salary cap.
- After 7-0 Start, Lions Get Badgered : College basketball: No. 20 Wisconsin pulls away from Loyola behind Finley and Griffith, 75-60.
- Home Entertainment : Next Generation of 'Trek' Marketing: Uncut Videos
- FDA Approves Saliva Test for Detecting AIDS Virus : Health: Ruling allows option besides using blood. Agency also allows marketing of saline breast implants for 3 more years.
- Hospital Nurses Edge Closer to Unionizing
- Council Praises Ovrom's Advice on Deal With Haagen : Burbank: The city eventually made more money in mall agreement by rejecting his suggestion. Still, city manager is told, 'You're doing a great job.'
- Slugs, Not Hugs, for Barney : Computers: Caltech students, using the Internet, create an evil twin for the beloved purple dinosaur.
- Countywide : Museum to Offer Children's Workshops
- Playoff Picture
- Strike Up a Chord of Uncertainty : Baseball: Local major league rookies and minor leaguers weigh decision over crossing picket line.
- Rebuilt Scholl Canyon Course Has the Smell of a Winner : Golf: Landfill under original layout was a health hazard. New course draws praise.
- Barbara Palermo, executive director of the Orange...
- Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas Is an Old Tradition
- SCROOGED: A Northridge tour company will give...
- Clinton Joins Mall Crowd for Gift Shopping Spree
- Holiday Wrapping : Some Parking Meters Are Getting Christmas Off
- 4 Follow-Home Robbery Suspects Held in Valley
- WORD WATCH : A Bad Situation
- CHRISTMAS
- Orange County Almanac
- 'We felt God had said this is the time to expose it. It's like the building of the Tabernacle by Moses.' : Golden Tree of Life Heralds a Church's Return to Spotlight
- Pistol Shooters Promote Sport as an Endeavor for the Masses : Recreation: A Ventura County league is producing some of the nation's best shooters.
- Weekend TV : Themes of Christmas Around the Dial
- O'Malley Still on the Outside Looking In : Baseball: Dodger president's absence from a pivotal role in negotiations has left some observers befuddled.
- Music Center Blast to Beat the Doldrums : Family: The venue's 30th anniversary celebration will serve up four free days of entertainment.
- Woodlief Seeks Memphis' Top Football Post
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Klingersmith Leads Savanna Past Sonora, 48-41
- Stalled Hopes and Dreams in Bethlehem
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : VOICES
- Robert Osborn; Political Cartoonist
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Sailor Wins Stay in Gay Rule Discharge
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Kiwanis Treats for Orangewood Children
- TV Review : 'Humbug!' a Master Class in Vocal Reading
- ECONOMY
- Getting New Sink in Lime Green May Be Tough Match
- ADIEU, BLUE & GOLD? It isn't official...
- Rabbi Solomon Gaon; Leading Sephardi Rabbi
- Countywide : Holiday Closings
- Jury Convicts Man in Slaying During Robbery at ATM : Verdict: Christopher Arthur Mann, 21, faces the death penalty for the shooting death of Hans Christian Herzog, who had just deposited money at a Lancaster bank.
- Outspoken Activist Becomes a Bureaucrat : Government: Topanga Canyon woman who fought housing development says she's ready for low-key role as an aide to Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky.
- Author! Author ! . . . <i> Author?</i> : Move over, Norman Mailer and Tom Clancy--here comes Newt Gingrich
- VENTURA : Man Arrested After His Truck Hits Bus
- St. Louis Rams? Offer Looks Hard to Refuse : Pro football: Proposed deal instantly would make them one of the richest franchises in sports.
- Anaheim Man Dies in Jail Hospital Ward
- Hypoallergenic Housing Project a Disappointment : Health: Ecology House was designed for the chemically sensitive, but many tenants report symptoms anyway.
- Charity Helps Pastor in Painful Recovery
- Prepare Food With Care, Experts Say : Countywide
- Jewish 'Santa' Plays Role for Firefighters
- Donations Pour In for Family Robbed in Home Invasion : Crime: Gunmen terrorize couple, daughter, then steal car, valuables and gifts. Community tries to 'give Christmas back' to them.
- Irvine's Baker Gets 100th Victory : College basketball: Channell makes key play as Anteaters defeat St. Mary's, 69-66.
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Will Concern Be Coming West to Race? It's a Small Concern
- Brea Olinda's Streak Stopped by Woodbridge : Girls' basketball: Warriors win, 51-33, to take Tournament of Champions title and end Ladycats' string at 65.
- Fullerton Man Arrested in Death of 7-Month-Old Son
- U.N. Will Pay $94,000 to Settle Complex Sex Harassment Case
- LYNWOOD : Baby Delivered Safely After Mother's Angioplasty
- VENTURA : State Owes Widow $500,000 in Fatality
- Santa's Flight Plan
- Rash of Crimes Leaves 1 Man Dead : Violence: Martin Hidalgo is fatally stabbed in Oxnard. In another case, a large gang brawl erupts outside a club.
- CYPRESS : Fleeing Men Held in Armed Robbery
- LOS ANGELES : Trash Pickup on Normal Schedule During Holidays
- Volunteers Sought for Burbank Float
- Ailing Hernandez Still Leads Sonora's Balanced Offense
- Your Best Bet Is to Sit Still and Say as Little as Possible
- Raider-Chief Season Finale Offers a Bit of Everything : Pro football: There's a lot at stake when Kansas City visits the sold-out Coliseum today.
- Hearst to Quit Publishing Job at S.F. Examiner
- MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Peso Settles Amid Fear of Short-Term Damage : Fallout: One Wall Street firm downgrades the nation's foreign debt. Mexican retailers already bemoan a drop in holiday sales.
- Fedco, Remington to Pay Fine, Stop Selling Pen Knife
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : DAILY DEVELOPMENTS
- Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Abortions Are Fewer, Sooner, CDC Reports
- Many Reach Out in Christmas Goodwill
- PREP ROUNDUP : Clayton's 34 Help Katella Stay Unbeaten
- SANTA ANA : Man Not Charged in Shooting Death
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arkansas' Pressure Too Much for Tulsa