- North Hollywood : Vandals Spark Effort to Make School Safe
- SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : A Spectrum of Indefinite Answers
- Upcoming Trip to Japan Contains Risks at Home, in Asia for Clinton
- Raider Rally a Familiar Breeze : Interconference: Hostetler returns to windy Giants Stadium and leads Oakland to a 17-13 victory.
- Rams Feel Right at Home in Dome Opener : NFC: Brooks says team is on rise after it reverts to early season form and defeats Carolina, 28-17.
- L.A. Benched / Week 11 : Davis Has Tried Oil; How About Football?
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT
- Weekend Reviews : Theater : Truth and Lots of Dare in 'Party'
- 85 Trapped by Avalanche Rescued
- Foodmaker Executive Promoted to President and CEO
- Southland
- Sotheby's Breaks Record for Wine Auction in U.S.
- Businessman Leads in Race for Guatemalan Presidency : Latin America: After the vote, electricity goes out all over the country. It may mark end to rebels' 12-day truce.
- Storms Cause Power Outages From N.C. to Maine; 1 Killed
- Van Crash Hospitalizes 2 Women
- No Major Violations in Orangewood Findings : Inquiry: Part of report will be made public by the end of the month. Critics question why results were withheld for so long.
- Harley's Angels : A New Breed of Women on Motorcycles Joins the Love Ride--and They're Not 'Biker Mamas'
- Williams Inspires Clippers to 108-103 Win : Pro basketball: Center has season-high 19 points and eight rebounds against his former team, the Denver Nuggets.
- Esperanza Rewarded in Pairings for Playoffs
- Cutting NEA Grants Makes No Sense
- 'Ace' Cashes In With $40.3-Million Opening : Movies: It's five box office smashes in a row for Jim Carrey as his new comedy is reported to be attracting a diverse audience.
- Light Feet, Light Purses : Russian Economy Takes Toll on Moiseyev Folk Dance Company, Whose O.C. Debut Is Tonight
- Drive-By Shots at Baptismal Party Injure 4 : Crime: Shotgun victims, including a grandmother, are treated and released. Santa Ana's gang unit is asked to investigate early-morning incident.
- An Ugly Battle Over Honoring Cesar Chavez
- MOORPARK : Driver, 86, Dies After Hitting Power Pole
- Valleywide : Clouds and Drizzle Possible Late Today
- Plan to Expand Use of Reserves a Non-Starter : Police: Riordan frustrates the volunteer force by failing to act on promise. Insiders blame politics, legal hurdles.
- Spider Web Silk Might Provide a New Material for Sutures : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- 600 Marathoners Make Santa Clarita History : Recreation: The city's first 26-mile endurance race draws elite runners as well as residents out to enjoy the community get-together.
- ART REVIEW : Rare Vermeer Works Give Grandeur to Common Man
- Dick Montana; Member of Beat Farmers Group
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : My Multipurpose Launderette : Customers Can Also Shop, Eat, Cash Checks and Watch TV
- Game of the Name
- Powell Deals Californians Two Losses
- PERSPECTIVE ON DIVERSITY : UC Is Unwaveringly Committed : The board of regents' vote did not abolish the principle; it only changed the approach for achieving it.
- Reward Offered for Information in Tustin Pellet-Gun Shootings
- Schizophrenics' Hallucinations Are Linked to Circuits in Brain : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Calabasas : Temporary Reprieve Granted on Taxes
- Gibson's Homer Chosen as L.A.'s Finest Moment
- Poetry in Motion : Dafoe Has Helped Kings Go From Verse to Better, but What Will They Do When Hrudey Comes Back?
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Enthusiasm Drives Rancid's Performance at Palladium
- A New Generation Stands By the Songs of Patsy Cline : Country Music: The legendary singer's 'Hits' album has been at or near the top of a Billboard chart for 203 weeks. Now comes a touring show about her relationship with a devoted fan.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sonic Youth Showcases Artistic Maturity at Wiltern
- Local Retailers Less Optimistic About Holidays : Survey: Merchants in O.C. and the region are not as upbeat about upcoming sales season compared to others across the U.S.
- Unity Rises From Grief at Memorial for Rabin : Israel: Mood is somber as 200,000 gather at assassination site. Many vow to continue slain leader's pursuit of peace.
- Shortage of Chemical Causes Aggression, Studies Confirm
- Valleywide : City to Revisit Issue of Home Businesses
- Pacific Trade Barriers in the Cross Hairs : Third APEC summit will open this week in Osaka, Japan
- Ailing Favre Passes for Five Touchdowns
- Moon's TD Pass Gives Vikings Overtime Win
- ALBUM REVIEWS : ** AUGUST BURNING "August Burning" Soundtrack <i> August Burning</i>
- 'Values' That Won't Rock PBS' Boat
- Southland
- Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.: The Anaheim...
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Some Left With Egos Intact
- Battle Over Environment Moves to the Classroom : Schools: Critics say many curricula supplied by activists or industry are biased. Some states move to ban advocacy.
- Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash
- FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : IN PERSON : A Disenchanted Perot Advocate Remains Wary
- L.A. Benched / Week 11
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT
- Lions' Victory Gives Fontes Room to Breathe
- Seahawks' Galloway Shows the Way
- Southland
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- COMMITMENTS : Women Need to Know Independence Doesn't Just Happen
- Optimism on Boomers' Inheritance Misplaced : Wealth: Much of their parents' income ends with death and today's retirees, relatively speaking, also are consuming more.
- CHINA
- Jewish Extremists Commemorate Kahane : Israel: Controversial rabbi was slain five years ago. Followers at memorial shed no tears for Rabin.
- Wisconsin Power Proposes Merger With 2 Iowa Utilities
- RETAILING
- Wall Street Gauges Public's Trust
- Russia's Gateway to Nowhere : Despite a Prime Locale, the Far East Has Yet to Be Center for Trade
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Clout of House GOP Freshmen Put to Big Test
- Weapon Offenses by Juveniles Show Big Jump
- APEC Likely to Set Aside Liberalization of Farm Trade : Asia: Member countries are expected to agree to an 'action plan.' U.S. reiterates opposition to 'sensitive sectors' exemption.
- TAIWAN
- Hundreds of Thousands to Invade Las Vegas for Comdex Show
- Clinton and GOP on Path to Shutdown : Budget: The President and congressional leaders say they are amenable to a compromise on spending--if their priorities are met. A fiscal crisis for the federal government nears.
- English Only
- 'Patients' Like Dr. Volvo's Practice
- CIA Misdeeds Disclosed
- 6 Injured in Collision on California 126
- A Toxic Solution : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : The growing use of cyanide to stun and catch tropical fish is killing off coral reefs, researchers say. Divers are using the poison to meet the demand from restaurants.
- Gen. Colin Powell
- Cardinal Mahony on the Poor
- IRS 'Superaudits'
- Help on the Freeway
- Obituaries - Nov. 13, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - Nov. 13, 1995
- North Hollywood : Homeless Advocates at Home in Former Cafe
- LAST LAUGH: Tustin's football team finished 1-9...
- KID CARE: In its annual county-by-county comparison,...
- Man Slain in Laguna Alley : Residents Shaken as Traffic Quarrel Results in City's 2nd Killing of Year
- Merger Man : Charles Laverty Parlays the Losing Davstar to Tenfold Growth, Which Is on the Verge of Profitability as Urohealth in Costa Mesa. But Some Analysts Wonder if the Charismatic CEO Will Deliver on His Promises.
- Wandering Around Bass Lake
- Adventure: Sailing : Three Days Before the Mast : The tall ship Kaisei is a place to learn the ropes--and the sails and the helm
- Tiny Foundation Is a Charitable Giant : Pittsburgh: The nonprofit organization Brother's Brother has helped about 40 million people worldwide over the last four decades.
- Avalanche Near Mt. Everest Kills 26 at Trek Camp
- Algerian Voters Mob Polls in France
- William Rountree; Envoy to 6 Presidents
- Twins Earn Perfect 1,600 Scores on SAT
- National Party of Yearners
- Human Milk Banks Come Back, but Questions Remain : Health: Many shut down after AIDS became prevalent; eight now serve 2,000 infants a year. Processing reduces risks but saps nutrition.
- The Virtual Pie Shop and Other Cyber Dreams : Technology: The Inner-City Computer Society promotes the practical applications of technology and the wonders of the Internet.
- As <i> Shiva </i> Ends, Thousands Bid Rabin Shalom : Mideast: Israelis flock to grave site and square where prime minister was shot as one-week mourning period comes to a close.
- Focus : Staying Power : PBS AIRING OF 'HOOP DREAMS' INCLUDES A REUNION UPDATE
- A Step Toward Rejuvenating L.A. Zoo : City Council approves administrative reforms for the ailing facility
- Oklahoma City Couple's Suicide Leaves Sad Questions : Tragedy: Woman, 21, and boyfriend, 17, jumped off a parking garage. Her parents say their grief is compounded by not knowing why.
- Trustee Says She Was a Victim of Sex Abuse : Molestation: Lynda Rocamora reveals her painful past in an effort to create a program to help others.
- Hugs Instead of Thugs Characterize Feel-Good Game of the Year
- GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Kruer, Krol Lead La Reina to Sweep
- Ducks Battle to Beat Ottawa : Hockey: Karpa's goal in the final minute of the game clinches 3-2 victory for Anaheim.
- COVER STORY : Prepare for the Second Coming
- TELEVISION : Why'd NBC Pick Thursdays? : The network has owned the night for a dozen seasons. Can other networks ever hope to get a piece?
- Ben-Hur (KCAL Sunday at 7 p.m.), William...
- 5,000 Attend Reopening of Historic S.F. Art Museum
- Public Offers Leads on Suspect
- THE CULTURE : How Urban Myths Reveal Society's Fears
- HOOF COUNTRY: If it's horses you like,...
- Hopeful Romantic Turns Reluctant Cupid
- Stars-to-Be Get Their Queue : 1,000 Line Up for Extra Roles in a New Tom Hanks Movie
- COUNTYWIDE : Photos Taken in 2 Robberies Released
- Making L.A. Better : Acts of Caring Bloom Across Landscape
- They Know Their History : Prep football: Instead of studying the passing tree, several players from the Valley region can trace their family trees to famous relatives.
- Torn Knee Ligament Will Sideline Canuck Wing Bure for the Season
- THEATER : Striving for a Stand-Up Ovations Show : Theatre LA's awards are on a clear path to growth, but there is still the problem of including outlying theaters.
- Militants Fire on Egyptian Trains
- BESTSELLERS : Fiction
- Ski to Remote Lodges in Canadian Rockies
- STYLE : GARDENS : FLORAL & HARDY
- Under the Sign of the Swan : Francesca Lia Block's teen stories make the straight-laced shudder : BABY BE-BOP, <i> By Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins: $13.95; 106 pp.)</i>
- Poor Weather Scrubs Space Shuttle Launch
- PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : Break the Grip of Pessimism : We need a different kind of public critique, less self-defeating, more open to the good being done in our public schools.
- Restaurant Chain Founder Callender Dies : Obituary: Laguna Hills resident, whose pie shop grew into a multimillion-dollar business, succumbs to cancer Saturday. She was 88.
- Stealth Mayor Avoids the News Media's Missiles
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : Ousted Candidate Asks for Delay in Deposition Scheduled for Tuesday
- Luthier Fever Runs Better Than Best Pal on California Cup Day : Santa Anita: Trainer Jones caps an excellent day with 1 1/4-length victory in Classic.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : ATLANTIC COAST ROUNDUP : Florida State Makes Case for Defense
- ROUNDUP : Cleveland Leads Valley to 94-79 Win
- DANCE MIX: Music by Bernstein, Adams, Kernis,...
- A Necktie, a Fruitcake and 007's BMW Z3
- 'Hoop Dreams'
- Remembering Valley Vets
- City With a Radical History Makes Peace With Vietnam Vets : Berkeley: Memorial honors those who died in the war, which ended 20 years ago. Chief organizer is Woodstock veteran Country Joe McDonald.
- Replace Deion With a Pope! Is That Smug?
- Third Place Is Good Enough for McSpadden to Win Title
- Replace Deion With a Pope! Is That Smug?
- JAZZ SPOTLIGHT
- DANCE & MUSIC NEWS
- COVER STORY : What Made Them So Fab? : The Beatles grew from fresh-faced heartthrobs to artistic pace-setters of a decade. Yet who could have imagined they'd be a touchstone for generations to come?
- Still Doing Right
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- STYLE : RESTAURANTS : CURRENT AFFAIRS
- AFTER THE FALLOUT : Putting an Infamous Trial in Its Place, at the End of a List of Defining Moments
- Israeli Soldier, His Father Held in Rabin Killing
- Explorers' Mexico Journey Turns Tragic : Ordeal: Colorado man dies in desolate volcano park during excursion with brother-in-law after their vehicle breaks down.
- Smoking Rate Continues to Soar in Russia : Health: Western-style ads are partly blamed for rise from 45% of population in mid-1980s to 59% despite anti-smoking campaigns.
- 'Short Cuts'
- COLUMN ONE : A Country Besieged by the Bottle : Russians' traditional love of drink has turned into a national scourge. The post-Soviet flow of cheap liquor has brought soaring death rates, social problems and a generation of orphans.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : GOP's Budget Woes Mirror Clinton Missteps
- Highlight of Their U.S. Tour: Water Treatment Plants
- VENTURA : Symposium to Explore WWII Air Warfare
- Investigating Reporters: What's Wrong With This Story?
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Michigan Slogs Out a Victory
- TENNIS / JULIE CART : Women Consider Australian Open Boycott Over Prizes
- COVER STORY : Been There, Done That : The latest wave of Beatlemania is being taken in stride at Apple, a onetime chaotic but now low-key record company.
- VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / JAMES RISEN : Fed's Greenspan Waging a Battle That Doesn't Need to Be Fought
- Pittsburgh Finds No Takers for Its Old Airport Terminal : Real estate: Parcel facility, aviation museum and movie houses ruled out for spider-shaped building.
- TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN: A Year...
- Underground : Shakin' All Over
- It's Downhill From Here
- Alaska--Kathy Salsbury, Santa Ana: "Blueberry Lodge, 9436...
- Religion, money, how best to spend our...
- Shameless Celebration of the Groovy
- Contradictions Fill Suspect's Past : Manhunt: Some in Glen Rogers' hometown saw him as charming. Others recall troubles, hair-trigger temper.
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Kuhn Steps Up, Leads Calvary Chapel Past Brethren Christian, 21-7
- He Wouldn't Even Wish These New Jerseys on Nets
- Santa Monica Sets Up Valley Showdown
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lindsay Stands Out for Streaking Florida
- MOVIES : In Hollywood, Liberals Win by a Landslide : Rob Reiner's 'The American President' is the latest film with a sympathetic Democrat and a villainous conservative. And coming soon: Oliver Stone's 'Nixon.'
- IRS Freer to Do More of Another Kind of Audit
- WORLD PRESS PHOTO 1995 no author...
- Uncertainty Grips Last Bit of Croatia Held by Serbs : Balkans: Failure to resolve fate of Eastern Slavonia could scuttle regional peace deal. Talks continue today.
- Kaiser Permanente Workers Reject Contract
- The Miracle Woman (Cinemax Monday at noon)...
- THE WORLD / MIDDLE EAST : Rabin's Death Amplifies Jordan's, Arafat's Risks
- Proposed Beach Trail on the Right Track : San Clemente Pathway Would Enhance Safety Near Railroad, Increase Beach Access
- Imposing an $800,000 Fine Was Justified : Pro-gun lobby group broke rules, wasted taxpayers' money in anti-Roberti recall attempt
- This Is No Average Joe : Pro basketball: The NBA's No. 1 draft pick has a unique roommate, his mother Letha Smith, who moved to the Bay Area to live with her son for one year so he would 'have somebody to come home to and to talk to.'
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Women End Their Losing Streak
- PREP CROSS-COUNTRY / SECTION PRELIMINARIES : University Runner Wins Her Heat First Time Out
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Dream Goes On at Northwestern : Big Ten: Autry gains 110 yards and scores go-ahead touchdown in 31-20 victory over Iowa.
- Bruins Can Say Aloha to Major Bowl : College football: Washington dominates, 38-14, after Abdul-Jabbar injures ankle on first play.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Stanford Makes Grade With Comeback Effort : Pacific 10: Cardinal overcomes two-touchdown deficit with strong second half in 36-24 victory over Washington State.
- Behind All This Budget Posturing, Shadows Grow
- Greece Hits Jackpot With Private Casinos : Gambling: A lucky 13 facilities are expected to net hundreds of millions of dollars in fees and taxes for the government.
- L.A. Speak : Kinko's Lingo
- Hussein Son's Ex-Double Lives in Exile, Looks Over Shoulder : Iraq: Latif Yahia was recruited and taught to be Odai Hussein. He embraced a way of life that was, at best, reprehensible.
- Apples and Oranges in Immigration Debate : Congress must not lump legal and illegal entries
- NAFTA Is Getting a Bad Rap : Trade: U.S. politicians are scapegoating the pact with phony claims. Mexico's efforts merit optimism.
- Teen Arrested in Beating of Elderly Store Clerk
- MOORPARK : Safety Program to Help Kids Cope With Fires
- Boy Scouts Reach Out to Latinos, Gain a Following in La Colonia
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Nebraska Sloppy, but Kansas Worse : Big Eight: Turnovers hurt early, but Frazier accounts for three touchdowns in 41-3 rout of No. 10 Jayhawks.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Cowboys Finally Win Battle of Oklahoma, 12-0 : Big Eight: Defensive effort leads Oklahoma State past Sooners for the first time in 19 years.
- Yellow Ribbon Stakes Loses Possibly Perfect
- Helicopter Firm Folds in Hawaii
- FICTION
- Redwood's Luster Is Perfect for Collection of Planters
- Tips for Venting Clothes Dryer
- Next, on Larry King. . . THE WHOLE WORLD! : Why Is He So Darn Popular? Howard Rosenberg Had a Few Ideas and Thought He Should Call and Bounce Them Off Larry. . . Everybody Else Does.
- Story of Death of Man Left by Police Unravels
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : An Annie for the '90s--ABC movie sends her to England for royal adventure
- Hip-Deep in Beverly Hills
- GOP Negotiators Agree on Tax Credit Cutback for Poor
- Young Israelis Debate Lesson of Tragedy : Rabin: Students try to cope with uncertainty, pain of assassination through social exchange.
- Retro : Thinnes' 'Invaders' Is Thick With New Sightings
- Clinton Salutes Veterans, Dedicates Memorial Site : Ceremony: He hails those who served in uniform and the millions of women who aided the war effort.
- Digging for Dollars : Recycling Trash Is One of L.A.'s Few Growth Industries
- Good Luck Gets Home Buyers on Tract : Real estate: Potential buyers enter a lottery for 16 'affordable' houses in a La Palma development. Says one winner: 'It is a very big deal.'
- JC FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Kings Rule Penguins at Forum
- PREP TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Weiss Doesn't Play Around in Laguna Beach's Victory
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Harvard-Westlake's Zone Defense Defeats Santa Monica in End
- Indian Summer at Lands End, by Stanley Kunitz
- New Home for the Holidays?
- FICTION
- Covering War: Rebels Reporting in Vietnam : ONCE UPON A DISTANT WAR, <i> By William Prochnau (Times Books: $27.50; 520 pp.)</i>
- What Homeowners Can Do When Board Won't File Insurance Claims
- N.J. Governor Has Surgery for Benign Ovarian Cyst
- Should E-Mail Be Private? : UC, Employees Tangle Over Rights of University to Access Computers of Staff on Leave
- GIs Drill in Germany for Bosnia Duty
- WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Romance is, what else, chaotic for new intern Christine Elise in the 'ER'
- THE WORLD / RUSSIA : An Electoral System Turns Politics Into a Circus, Imperiling Democracy
- POLITICS / THE NATION : Powell: Did We Need Another Anti-Politician?
- Making a Difference : Acts of Caring Bloom Across the Southland
- Oil Spills From Line Near Bardsdale
- Bar Owner Arrested After Man Shot, Body Dumped in Alley
- JC FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Cal Lutheran, Nanhed Title Drives Derailed in La Verne
- JC FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley's Rampage Swamps Victor Valley, 55-13
- L.A. Baptist Belts Out a 21-14 Victory in Bible Bowl
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Wuerffel Picks Up Right Where He Left Off : SEC: After sitting out a game, Florida quarterback throws five touchdown passes in 63-7 rout of South Carolina.
- Another Loss for Lakers : Pro basketball: Their 123-105 defeat at Oakland is ninth in a row on road dating to last season.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Olajuwon Spins to Milestone, Then Sends Rockets to Victory
- Wouldn't Death Row Be the Perfect Label? : Tim Robbins enlists Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Eddie Vedder and more to contribute songs for the companion album to his new film.
- PERFORMING ARTS : Conducting Beethoven by Mouse : Commentary: A wealth of CD-ROMs provides a new way to study classical music, combining aspects of books and records to suit the user's needs and interests.
- Queen's Tomb Opened to Visitors
- RARE & ENDANGERED SPECIES by Richard...
- U.S. Request for Condolence Note Rebuffed by Syria's Assad
- The Colbert Festival Was Picture-Perfect
- Man May Be Tied to 3 More Slayings : Port Hueneme: Police examine unsolved '93 killings. Evidence could link women's deaths to Glen Rogers.
- CHESS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS
- Kidnaped Nephew of Guatemalan Nobel Recipient Is Found
- Religion Faire a Spirited Event of Varied Faiths : Community: Representatives of more than a dozen organizations shared their beliefs in gathering attended by about 600.
- Well-Deserved Kudos to Valiant Neighbors : Individuals Forge Anti-Gang Alliances With Police
- Saddleback Pounds Orange Coast, Moves Into Tie for First Place
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pope Leads Golden West to Victory, State Berth
- PREP VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Scores Upset
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : After Good Read of George, Illini Like Him for Heisman : Big Ten: Ohio State running back rushes for 314 yards, scores three times in 41-3 victory.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Morgan Gives the Air Force Total Command
- BORDER BOSS: "Dead Man Walking" isn't the...
- MOVIES : Writing a New A-List : Hollywood is finally finding room for black actors in prime film roles. But the good news sometimes carries a subtle downside.
- There's No Rest for the Wicked : After Humble Start, Candle Business Beams in the Glow of Crafts Boom
- Sort of Like Bicycling the Antarctic
- Cop at Doughnut Shop Nabs Robber
- A Voice For Dignity : UCI's John Whiteley Visits Russian Regions Others Dare Not, Trying to Aid a People Torn by War and Scarred by Radiation
- Contradictions Mark Fugitive's Past : Manhunt: Some in suspected killer's hometown saw him as charming and generous. Others recall troubles with the law and hair-trigger temper.
- 11th-Hour Budget Talks Break Down : Government: Plan for Panetta to meet with Gingrich and Dole is scuttled over whether other Democrats could attend. Clock ticks toward shutdown of federal services.
- Westminster Is Latest to Receive Edison Refund
- Long Beach State Loses Focus, Wins Final Exhibition, 87-78
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Brown Leads Texas' Surge Past Houston
- PREP VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Virginia Tech Clinches Share of Big East Title
- COVER STORY : Ob-la-di, Life Goes On : Paul McCartney was crushed by the Beatles' dissolution in 1970, but he's singing a different tune now (about<i> and</i> with the group).
- COVER STORY : What All the Fuss Is About
- Gardening : Winter's Near, So It's Time to Plant for Spring
- Real Troopers
- Sales Tactics of Medi-Cal Plans Under Fire
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Walter Mondale : Overseeing U.S.-Japan Relations at a Time of Stress and Change
- RABIN'S LEGACY : Surest Way to a Lasting Peace
- Families Immortalize Loved Ones, Warts and All, in Paid Obits : Journalism: More newspapers allow survivors to write obituaries--for a price. The policy, intended to conserve expensive newsprint, came with an unexpected bonus--far livelier accounts.
- Welcome to Amgenville : Thousand Oaks, Biotechnology Firm Agree Theirs Has Been a Match Made in Heaven
- Ice Dogs Can't Stop Thunder
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Oregon Swarms Bruschi, Arizona, 17-13 : Pacific 10: Graziani's late touchdown pass is game-winner in victory over the Wildcats.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHEAST ROUNDUP : Auburn's Gamble Pays Off in Stopping Georgia
- ART : Life Among the Gentiles : Jewish adaptability is a central theme in 'And I Shall Dwell Among Them,' Neil Folberg's photographic essay on historic synagogues of the world.
- COVER STORY : A Magical Mystery Tour: Some Beatles Fun Facts Even Yoko Might Not Know
- SMALL FACES: The NBC program "Unsolved Mysteries"...
- MAKING ODDS: In the U.S., when people...
- Keeping Her Tustin Business in the 'Family' : Employment placement: Abigail Abbott Staffing Services' self-made owner is retiring and selling shares to employees for a bargain.
- SERVING IN SILENCE by Margarethe Cammermeyer...
- STYLE / FASHION : DOWNTOWN DETOUR : Actress Ione Skye Stops Traffic in Jackets of Cashmere and Leather
- True Confessions : The latest entry in the genre of tell-all memoirs is the story of (no, really!) a book thief. : THE BLUE SUIT, <i> by Richard Rayner (Houghton Mifflin: $19.95; 216 pp.)</i>