- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC PLAYOFFS
- The Barbarian Steps Down : Borland's Colorful Founder Turns Over CEO Duties
- Santa Ana Firm Wins Software Contract for 8th School System
- Peso Rebounds Slightly on U.S. Credit Increase : Mexico: Clinton also asks the IMF to quickly put in place a substantial lending program. Stock market index rises 2.82%.
- Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes
- Part Owner of Wet Seal Gets Court Protection
- AccessCare Inc.: The company said Wednesday that...
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- National Medical Enterprises Will Cut, Relocate Workers
- Recipes Over the Back Fence
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Beach City Woes
- AMD, Intel Settle Epic Court Fight on Chip Rights : Computers: Both sides declare themselves thrilled at ending the feud. AMD will pay more but is seen as the winner.
- Local Clubs Still Draw Top-Notch Bands : Groups such as the Dixie Flyers, Rhythm Rangers and Fender Benders have relied on charisma and talent to build a loyal following throughout the county.
- Are We Ever Prepared for Natural Disasters?
- Maurice Saatchi Announces Plans for a New Ad Agency
- Lenders, Retailers Offer Relief to Disaster Victims : Finance: Many will provide low-interest loans and deferrals on mortgage and credit payments.
- Wine and Spirits : A Scotch in Time
- LONG BEACH : City Extends Emergency TB Medical Alert
- The Pasta Principle
- South Bay Storm Damage Toll Is Expected to Top $5 Million : Weather: El Segundo reports $3 million in rain-related problems and Carson's tally is $2.5 million. Other cities are still assessing.
- Comfy Jam's Proves That There's Someplace Like Home
- GOINGS ON : Museum Talk to Focus on Monarch Mysteries : Lecturer will discuss area sites where the butterflies alight. Also coming up are a play on influential women and a travel film series.
- Evidence of Massive Black Hole Discovered by Astronomers : Science: Team says the powerful object is as immense as 40 million suns. It was found using a series of radiotelescopes.
- HARBOR CITY : Youth Club to Follow Members to New Home
- Rescue Device Proves a Cinch in Four Tries : Flood: Anguished over a Woodland Hills teen-ager's death in the Los Angeles River three years ago, helicopter pilot Rick Cearley designed a collar that has saved Ventura River victims.
- BURBANK : District Offers Job Training Classes
- Angels, Davis Agree on Three-Year Deal
- Friends Mourn Homeless Storm Victim
- CS Fullerton Gets Praise, New Mexico State Gets Victory
- What Gingrich Skipped in His Guru's Bible : Toffler's futurist views of minority power and globalism refute the conservative agenda.
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : No Misunderstanding This Night
- Canyon Upsets Santa Ana Valley
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Golden West Rolls Past Cypress
- SHOP TALK : Rain Gear : Umbrellas Come in a Surprising Range of Designs, Sizes--and Prices
- JAUNTS : Special Boat Tours Area Where Bald Eagles Soar : The pontoon at Lake Cachuma gives passengers 360-degree views. A naturalist helps point out the majestic raptors.
- Judge Orders End to Brutality at High-Tech Prison
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Tides Pose New Threat to Beaches
- LA PUENTE : Councilwoman, Treasurer Clash Over Expense Receipts
- Investors take the Cockatoo under their wing. It's squawking again.
- Third Escaped Killer Is Captured as $20,000 Goes to Homeless Tipsters
- Wilson's Big Week: Weird and Weirder
- Smokers Get a Breather in Santa Monica : Ordinance: A divided council repeals parts of an anti-smoking law that would have prohibited cigarettes in bars and hotel lobbies. But bans on vending machines remain.
- County Sees Decrease in Crime in '94 : Statistics: But homicide, rape figures are unchanged in sheriff-patrolled areas. Violent crime up sharply in Anaheim.
- BURBANK : Couple's Breakup Linked to Killings
- Calm After Storm : Foul-Weather Friends of Train Return to Cars, Easing Tuesday's Crush
- Women's Coach Fired in Wake of Allegation : Basketball: Harbor College player alleged that she was punched during practice by Nelson, a former NBA player.
- Executive Travel : The Carrot Approach to Meeting Goals
- Wine and Spirit : Ice, Ice Baby
- Supreme Court Hears Debate on the Price of Equality in Schools
- Limo Maker Got His Start With Pair of Southland Body Shops
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Latin Stocks Bounce Back; Dow Eases 4.7
- Wine and Spirits : Tasting Notes
- Spaghetti Squash: Never on Sundae?
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : When Chuck Clough Talks, Streeters Listen : Portfolios: Merrill Lynch's chief investment strategist is not accused of wrongdoing in the municipal crisis.
- New Line Is No Big Stretch : Automobiles: Anaheim's Krystal Koach has expanded from making limos into the hearse business. The country's aging demographics could mean boom times ahead.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Printronix Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of computer...
- Executive Travel : Straight-Fee Travel Agent Approach Is Catching On : Consumers: Trend could put an end to commissions. 'It's time for a revolution,' exec says.
- AEROSPACE
- International Business
- SANTA FE SPRINGS : Charity That Provided Burials for Babies Folds
- Just One Incumbent Among 18 Vying for Pasadena Council : Elections: Four seats will be contested in March vote. Candidates stress that city leaders need to work better together after years of political infighting.
- The Ocean Gives Back What Man Casts Away
- WILMINGTON : Library Will Be Home for Historical Society
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : New Term, New Disaster for Wilson : Politics: Governor tours flooded Southland. Emergency declaration is his 30th since 1991.
- Land Disputes Imperil Talks by Israel, PLO : Mideast: Palestinian, Israeli opponents of peace plan seize on emotional settlement issue in efforts to undermine accord.
- THEATER REVIEW : New-Look 'Phantom' Takes Off on Hauntingly Familiar Success : Popular Moorpark Melodrama spoof of the Lloyd Webber musical is even better second time around.
- Furutani Won't Seek Reelection to School Board
- Simi Complains to FEMA About Quake Repair Rules
- BOWLING : Big Month for Big Bowler Includes His First-Ever Lead
- 49ers' McNaull Steps Up to Beat Nevada
- NFL PLAYOFFS : SAVING THE NHL SEASON : His Loyalty Goes South to Those Nutty Chargers
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : A Done Deal Almost Came Undone : Hockey: Bettman and Goodenow went down to the wire to get an agreement.
- Shortfall Left City Looking for Cash to Meet Its Payroll
- HOLLYWOOD : Program Offers Students Free Health Care
- Cities Find High Incomes Don't Keep Businesses From Closing : Revenue: In the wake of loss of Vons, I. Magnin and other high-profile or longtime stores, peninsula officials are taking steps to stimulate commercial activity.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- MANHATTAN BEACH : Ex-Colorado Official Is New City Manager
- CERRITOS : Contest Under Way for City Flag Design
- 'I.Q.' Scores Fairly High on Zee Fun, Cuteness Scales
- PLACENTIA, YORBA LINDA : Parents Ask School Trustees to Resign
- Coastal Panel Backs Site for RV Project
- Anaheim Bid to Fill Council Vacancy OKd : Politics: An unsuccessful candidate still has a lawsuit pending, which could complicate the selection process. She had asked the court to halt the search for a fifth member.
- The California Deluge : Many Roads Remain Closed Across County
- Charting Port's Course : L.A. Harbor Must Cut Costs, Staff to Stay Ahead, Audit Finds
- Storm Victims May Push Area Shelters to the Limit Today : Emergencies: More than 200 have sought refuge with the Red Cross in the west county so far.
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : KINGS : 'A Late Christmas Is Better Than No Christmas'
- Test Planned on Quake Monitoring System That Speeds Location Data
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : MIGHTY DUCKS : Players Return and Bring Along Much Optimism
- Waves' Lindquist Makes Most of Her Shot
- ART REVIEWS : Grouped Together to Stand Apart
- Lawmakers Launch Drive for Term Limits : Congress: Movement's leaders admit they face uphill fight to amend Constitution. Backers are split over how many years the measure should allow.
- BRIEFLY : Education: 'Drop-In Day' Set at Adult School
- Waiting for the Rainbow
- Study Critical of Beverly Nursing Homes
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Fashion Adds Dimension to French Comedy : 'A La Mode' is set in the Jewish quarter of Paris during the 1960s. A young tailor's apprentice designs his way to romance and fame.
- Youssou N'Dour"The Guide (Wommat)" Chaos/Columbia* Times Line(tm):...
- INSIGHT
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Boy Thankful After Swift-Water Rescue : Survival: O.C. 14-year-old fell in while trying to jump a culvert. He is pulled out 1 1/2 miles downstream.
- Water Main Break Closes Ventura Boulevard : Traffic: Geyser shoots into air about 5:30 p.m., leaving a hole in the sidewalk and closing the street during rush hour. Officials don't know whether it's storm-related.
- Caltrans-Owned Land May Be Used for Park in Newport
- Council Rescinds LAPD Detective's Commendation : Police: Members say they did not realize that the retiree they honored, Jay S. Paul, played a pivotal role in a unit accused of spying.
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : Chronology
- Despite Loss, Cal Lutheran Wins, 71-64
- Site of Planned Arts Center Avoids Floodwaters : Sepulveda Basin: Land earmarked for theaters, museums and workshops weathers storm, but still faces funding and other hurdles.
- YORBA LINDA : Principal Gives Bryant Ranch Students Something to Read
- ORANGE LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL : Brea Olinda Takes Care of Savanna
- BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP
- Flu Bug Ends Reynolds' 33-Year Streak of Games
- MOVIESThe Oscar Clause: Actor Tim Allen said...
- Plane With 52 Aboard Explodes, Crashes in Colombia
- CITYWIDE : Officials to Drive Home Message on Spousal Abuse
- GARDENA : City Offers Insurance to Other Municipalities
- Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band"The Spotlight...
- Mascara? Lipstick? Blush? : What could you not do without? O.C. women tell which products from the crowdedcosmetics drawer qualify as survival gear, and they don't always agree with the experts.
- Frowns in the valley of the jolly Green Giant : Le Sueur laments the impending closure of its original cannery, from which the icon sprouted.
- Culver City to Reconsider Employee Drug Testing Proposal
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Taking Control of the Streets : Frustrated residents of an unincorporated island at the edges of Monrovia, Arcadia and Duarte form a town council to get the county to provide basic services.
- Cold Warriors Are Vindicated by the Archives : Third-World conflicts, anti-nuclear protests were part of the Soviet Union's plan.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : A Season Full of Surprises, and Disappointments Too
- PREP ROUNDUP : Garden Grove Rallies, Beats Los Amigos
- Allen Putting Money Into Upstart Multimedia Firm
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Vendors Pushed to Brink of Insolvency Themselves
- Oxnard's 12th annual California Strawberry Festival is...
- WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Signs of the Times : Many Cash-Strapped Public Entities Have Opened Retail Outlets to Supplement Their Funding
- ECONOMY
- Microsemi Corp.: The semiconductor company said Wednesday...
- '94 Consumer Prices Rose Just 2.7%; Analysts Say It Won't Last : Economy: They cite mounting inflationary pressures in predicting that the Fed will boost interest rates soon.
- A Boundless Emporium
- LYNWOOD : Council Recall Bid Fails Due to Missed Deadline
- 19 File Papers to Run in Inglewood
- HAWAIIAN GARDENS : McKinney Becomes City's 1st Police Chief
- Sports
- Assassinations, Coup Plot Foiled, Panama Official Says
- A Brief History of Hair : Dyeing. Bleaching. Coating with lard! What some women through the years have done--and will do--for a 'do.
- COLUMN ONE : Martina's Gone, So Now What? : In a year of blows for women's tennis, superstar Navratilova retired, other top players were attacked or arrested and longtime sponsor Virginia Slims said goodby. The sport struggles to bounce back.
- Downpour Takes Big Bite Out of Crops : Agriculture: Deluge imposes $23-million toll, not counting citrus and avocados. Oxnard Plain suffers worst damage.
- Fillmore Residents Tap Into Reliable Reservoir of Aid : Disaster: Inhabitants of tight-knit city turn to themselves to help neighbors fight their way through more adversity.
- Dodgers Would Set Prices Back to '58
- COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : With Recruiting, Cal Lutheran Women Become Concrete Success
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC PLAYOFFS : 49ers Find Dry Land in Arizona
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Mexico Stocks Bounce Back; Dow Loses 4.7 on Profit Taking
- Armor All's Financial Officer Quits in Surprise Move
- Building a Career Out of Balancing Work and Family : Jobs: Businesses are becoming more sensitive to working mothers, says a woman who built her consulting business into a $50-million company.
- Wind and Spirits : Single-Minded About Single-Malt
- CRIME : Pasadena Considers Plan to Require Ammunition Registration
- Wine and Spirits : Single-Malt Scotch Far From on the Rocks
- Sports
- Service Will Honor Claremont Professor
- Signings, Sales and Seminars : It'll be a busy week, and don't miss the radio show on writer's block or the pajama party for kids.
- Coming Home to Tailored Classics
- Pay for Convicts in Military Under Fire
- Countywide : In the Wake of Killings : Activists' Vigils to Raise Awareness of Gang Violence
- ANAHEIM : City Rejects Proposals to Curb Garage Sales
- School District Gets Grant for Calculators
- The Angels jumped into the replacement-player frenzy...
- White Named to Coach Garden Grove Softball
- Titans Win Battle but Lose the Game
- Getting Handle on it: Several weeks ago,...
- Chicken Campania, Persimmon Cookies, London Strips
- Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove-based company...
- Cook Your Tongue
- HEALTH
- Executive Travel : More Mileage for Your Money : Flying: Airlines diversify accrual methods as they raise award requirements.
- Bergen Brunswig Corp.: The company said Wednesday...
- International Business : The Dark Side of Venezuela's Vast Wealth : Energy: Despite its huge oil reserves, the nation remains mired in poverty and inflation.
- Merger of 2 Shanghai Firms Results in Sweet Sound of Success : Industry: Pairing of a harmonica factory and a gas company creates an odd coupling that works. Beijing urges such moves to save ailing industries.
- Nobelist Backs Chechen Independence
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Staying Afloat
- Clinton Plans to Lift Lid on Secret Papers : Security: Order will declassify hundreds of millions of documents that are at least 25 years old. White House agrees to some exemptions.
- RAGING WATERS: Ventura County's reservoirs are filling...
- LA MIRADA : City Starts Voluntary Recycling Program
- High-Water Marks for Cooperation : People manage to rise above latest adversity
- IRVINE : Airing of Tape Sought for Fund Crisis Forum
- Colleges
- ORANGE : City to Push Plan for Investment Panel
- PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : A Passing Grade for Wilson : The governor's budget has some welcome ideas for returning schools to high standards, but a tax cut now may be unwise.
- All You Need Is Love--and $$$ : Education: After a British school gets a bundle from Paul McCartney, an O.C. native's career takes a turn.
- It Pays to Shop for Best Home or Auto Insurance
- COOK COOKING : Breakfast Tricks: Cook It in Advance
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Couple Pull Motorist Out of Sinkhole
- SOUTHBAY / COVER STORY : A Conflict of Interest : Asian students pay a price as they struggle to meet high expectations from parents and cope with peer pressure.
- Modjeska Home, Eatery Honeycombed With History
- REGION : Forums to Target HIV Prevention
- Stars Come Out for Big Game
- Orange County Almanac
- Disputes Delay Seismic Safety Panel's Report : Quakes: A minority advocates stronger recommendations while a majority fears alienating Legislature and state agencies. Study already is 4 1/2 months late.
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : Iced Hockey Coming In From Cold
- McNaull Steps Up, Long Beach Steps Out of 3-Game Skid
- A Fine Tune of Events on Vinyl and Cassette
- Baldwin Co.: The privately held Newport Beach...
- International Business
- Building a Hearse, From Power Saw to Purple Velour
- Wine and Spirits : Singular Sensation: Just What Is All-Malt Scotch?
- N.Y. Governor Gives Killer Back to Oklahoma
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Above the Rain, Snowfall Is Extravagant : Mountains: Sierra ski resorts get a big lift. Precipitation since Oct. 1 is twice the average.
- BOOK REVIEW / ESSAYS : An Attempt to Fathom His Identity, That of His World : THE BURNING LIBRARY: Essays By Edmund White, <i> Edited by David Bergman</i> , Alfred A. Knopf,$25, 386 pages
- Child Dies When Suspect in Orange Slaying Drives Off Cliff
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Schools Making a Wish List of Items
- Coping With the Weather
- Mixed Bag of Welfare Reforms
- Westminster Studies Switch to County Fire Services
- Sanders to Run for Holden's City Council Seat : Politics: The Watts-born Riordan ally says the incumbent is guilty of 'abandoning his district.'
- Chasen's
- Religion: Paganism Coverage Praised
- PERSPECTIVES : A Rising Chorus...
- Home Insurance
- Statistics in 'The Bell Curve'
- Recall: Slavkin's Opposition to Prop. 187
- Green Movement
- PERSPECTIVES : A Rising Chorus...
- Getting It Right
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Taking Control of the Streets : In County Territory, Some Are Content, Some Are Confused : There are residents who say they don't find drawbacks to not living in a city. Others say they feel powerless and beset by jurisdictional disputes.
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Politics: A View of Renters Group's 15-Year History
- Jim Murray, Pulitzer-prize winning Times sports...
- Pat Nolan
- Murder Suspect Drives Off Cliff; Child Dies : Police: Danny Eugene Stewart is arrested after walking to fire station following a crash on Ortega Highway, which killed his 13-month-old son. He was wanted in connection with the beating death of his girlfriend in Orange.
- Obituaries - Jan. 12, 1995
- Obituaries - Jan. 12, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - Jan. 12, 1995
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Islands in the Flood : Laguna Beach: Once-Charming Rustic Hillsides Feed a Growing Fear
- O.C. Lacks Cash for Rain Repairs : Storm damage: In the wake of bankruptcy, contractors are wary to perform work. The county will seek an advance from state and federal governments.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Schools, Cities Seek Residents' Views, Input
- COVER STORY : No Breathing Room : AQMD's Bid to Notify Residents of Toxic Hot Spots Is Mired in Bureaucracy
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : NEWS ANALYSIS : Merrill's Disclosure Questioned : Crisis: Bond experts are asking whether the Wall Street giant sufficiently informed investors of risks.
- Duck Fans Can't Wait to Get Quacking : Fans: O.C.'s die-hards, who have had little to cheer about lately, can't wait to get back in Pond.
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Four-Wheeler Test Spin Ends in Tragedy : Flooding: An 11-year-old boy, along for the ride in muddy Trabuco Canyon, drowns when he breaks free from a tether while attempting to cross a swollen creek after becoming stranded.
- County Considers New Fees to Narrow Deficit : Crisis: Other money-raising ideas range from waiving trials to naming buildings for those who can contribute.
- Ex-HUD Chief Is Cleared of Wrongdoing : Probe: Independent counsel decides not to bring charges against Samuel R. Pierce Jr. He says former Reagan aide allowed corruption to exist.
- Drowned Boy Was Guest on Off-Road Trip
- O.C. Considers Raising Fees for Services
- REGION : 3 Cities to Pay $9 Million in Landfill Cleanup Case
- Senate Approves Reform of Congress' Workplace : Legislation: Laws imposed on rest of Americans will apply to Capitol Hill. Clinton is expected to sign bill.
- Experts Question Broker's Silence on Bonds, Disclosure
- State Digs Out as U.S. 101 Reopens : Storm: Thousands remain evacuated while rain continues in Northern California. The preliminary estimates of damage rise to $112 million.
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Laguna Residents Must Dig Out From Yet Another Disaster : Recovery: Storm swamps businesses, wipes out Main Beach, closes roads. One man calls himself 'aggravated, frustrated, depressed.'
- Southland Lifestyle Skids to Soggy Halt
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Islands in the Flood : Santa Barbara: Coastal Mecca Turns Into a Mud-Covered Mess
- Disaster Sends an Army of Volunteers Into Action
- WET ISSUE? Irvine City Council members had...
- Simpson Prosecutors Allege History of Abuse : Hearing: They want judge to admit reports as evidence. Defense claims the stories are inaccurate or irrelevant.
- Floodwaters Recede, Residnets Take Over : West: As officials tally mounting losses to two ravaged piers, some weary homeowners brace for more showers.
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : Q & A : Teams Don't Have All the Answers Yet
- State Digs Out as U.S. 101 Reopens : Storm: Ventura County's worst flooding in two decades recedes. Rain continues in Northern California. Early damage estimates rise to $112 million.
- WATER WEIGHTS: How hard is it to...
- Day After the Deluge : Break in Weather Allows Flooded Residents to Dry Out and Dig Out
- Floodwaters Recede, Residents Take Over : East: Taking the disaster in stride, people begin mopping up, clearing away debris and mud and assessing the damage.
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Islands in the Flood : Malibu: Residents Clean Up, Stock Supplies and Savor Their Isolation
- SAVING THE NHL SEASON : TICKETS : Kings Plan to Send Out New Packets, Ducks Undecided
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Coming Down in Buckets
- Anaheim Plans to Pursue Projects Despite Investment Losses
- VAN NUYS : Public Input Sought on Airport Report
- Coping With the Deluge
- Seniors
- Mothers Become Fixtures in Penalty Phase of Panah Trial : Courts: Emotional tensions intensify while the fate of man convicted in the sodomy-murder of 8-year-old Nicole Parker is decided.
- OXNARD : Pedestrian Struck, Critically Injured
- Emotional Rescues : Lifesavers: Crews pluck people from Ventura River and flooded homes.
- Meeting Fails to Yield Assembly Speakership Solution
- Pakistan Asks U.S. to Send F-16s or Refund Its Money : Asia: Delivery was halted over concern about nuclear program. Issue certain to come up during Perry's visit.
- Does a Big Political Comeback Equal Good Public Policy? : Parts of Gov. Wilson's 'tough-love' agenda raise serious questions
- Countywide : Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Honor Los Amigos Chairman
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Higher Learning' at Singleton U
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Gilley Keeps Fire Too Low for Show to Cook
- Soccer
- College Basketball
- Hart Receiver Hospitalized by Freak Injury : High school football: DeLillio remains partially paralyzed after hitting head during pick-up basketball game.
- Bottom Line in This Business: Don't Sign Now, Get Paid Later
- NHL's Final Word: Take It or Leave It : Hockey: After voting down earlier agreement, owners again put the puck in players' zone.
- SIDELINES : Cross' Pass Uplifting to Northridge but Cassidy Saw Downside
- PREP ROUNDUP : Kuhlmann Leads Canyon Past Santa Ana Valley
- It's Not Hard to Find Bad Guys in This One
- College Buys $5-Million Stake in Irvine Co. as an Investment : Real estate: Purchase by Claremont McKenna was part of minority interest held by a company director.
- Muslim Militants Worry Germany : Extremism: Spreading violence from Algerian conflict concerns Bonn. Recent hijacking, threats to embassies raise alarm.
- So Many Premiere-Goers, So Few Seats
- BANKING
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Anaheim's Healthy Reserve Funds Are Called Saving Grace : Finance: Detailed plans for coping with a possible $45-million loss are still lacking, but workshop provides some clues.
- County to Consider Running Smog Tests
- GARDEN GROVE : School Forum to Offer Parents Discipline Tips
- The California Deluge : VENTURA COUNTY TROUBLE SPOTS
- Countywide : Hoag Rated No. 1 in Open-Heart Cases
- Rashad WilsonIrvine Valley, SophomoreBasketball/GuardWilson, from Boston, originally...
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Women Post Third Victory in a Row
- Lieberman Pulls the Plug on World TeamTennis in O.C. : Dukes: Owner sells franchise back to league, which will not have team in Southern California next season.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SUNSET LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Spreads It Out, Wins
- OK, NHL Owners Say, <i> This </i> Is the Final Offer : Hockey: Bettman's deadline passes, but players given one last chance to reach an agreement.
- TV Ratings : Cybill Shepherd Sitcom Makes Strong Debut for CBS
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : How to Stay Connected With Ethnic Roots While Cruising the Internet
- Contraceptive Sponge to Be Discontinued : Drugs: The maker, Whitehall-Robins, says upgrading plant to meet rules would cost too much.
- U.S. Emergency Czar Makes Timely Visit to Los Angeles
- MARKETING
- Magma Offices Will Close, Top 2 Executives to Leave : Takeover: Merger makes California Energy world's largest producer of geothermal energy.
- Fear, Gunfire Mark Failed Chechnya Truce
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Rage and Raves : As co-author of Prop. 187, Harold Ezell's been cast as hero and villain. How did this preacher's son become the king of controversy?
- Clinton Takes On GOP Contract in Midwest Trip
- THE CALIFORNIA DELUGE : Downpours Drive O.C. Firms to Allow Workers to Leave Early : Weather: From sandbags to letting support staff work at home, many businesses open to public had prepared for this week's rains.