- Obituaries - Nov. 28, 1995
- Obituaries - Nov. 28, 1995
- For the Record - Nov. 28, 1995
- COMPANY TOWN : Michael Fuchs Sure to Stir the Pot Again
- Diller's Silver King to Acquire Ailing Savoy : Deals: Separately, the media mogul agrees to take control of the Home Shopping Network.
- COMPANY TOWN : 2 Veteran Movie Producers Unveil Phoenix Pictures
- Clinton Says U.S. Values Require Troops for Bosnia : Balkans: We 'cannot be the world's policeman,' he declares, 'but we can stop some wars.' Republican response is measured as President seeks to rally leery nation.
- Brush Fires Flare as Winds Howl : Weather: About 100 people are evacuated in Westminster as gusts push flames into apartments. Cal State San Bernardino shuts down.
- Many Valley Veterans Cast Wary Eye at Bosnia Mission
- CITY HAUL: City Hall is emptier than...
- BLOWN AWAY: So if it was the...
- Photographer Pleads Not Guilty in Model's Death
- Harbaugh Helps Colts Upstage Marino : AFC: Miami quarterback breaks touchdown passing record, but Indianapolis gets the victory, 36-28.
- THE ECONOMY
- Elektra Chief Labeled a Shining Star : Music: Time Warner blood bath survivor Sylvia Rhone has turned in a record performance for her business.
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Walking a Mile in the Shoes of the Poor : IF YOU CAME THIS WAY: A Journey Through the Lives of the Underclass <i> by Peter Davis</i> ; Wiley; $22.95, 202 pages
- COLUMN ONE : Playing the Wedding Bell Blues : Entertaining newlyweds and guests with tastes from Nirvana to cha-cha can be a musician's nightmare. But making it look easy--even when the bride ends up in the chandelier--is part of the job.
- High-Tech Campaign Targets Property Tax : Finance: Earl Carraway uses Internet to push for elimination of levy. Schools would lose primary funding source.
- 4 Autos Gutted by Flames in Body Shop
- THOUSAND OAKS : Dorothy Donegan to Perform in Jazz Series
- Pumped Up About Sculpting Her Body
- West Hills : Residents, City to Meet About Coyote Attacks
- Kemner Works to Help O.C. Diggers Take Root : Volleyball: By becoming an owner, she hopes to give the professional league a chance to make it big.
- Shots Are Off, but He Knows When to Hit
- Littman Shuts Out Phoenix in Shootout, Ice Dogs Win
- Not the Kind of Pass Giants Needed : NFC: Reeves passes up 49-yard field-goal try, and Bears win on Butler's last-second kick, 27-24.
- POP/ROCKFab Sales: The Fab Four still know...
- COUNTYWIDE : 40 Motorists Arrested Over Holiday Period
- A Major Shock on the Electric-Car Front : Unwisely, state air board decides to ease 2% sales mandate
- War Still Waged Over Base Airport : Land use: Volunteers with Taxpayers for Responsible Planning want county voters to have another say on how the El Toro air station will be developed.
- Bengals Find Right Combination Just in Time : AFC: Blake-to-Pickens, shut out for most of game, comes through in the end for 17-13 victory over Jacksonville.
- Israel Film Fest Begins With 'Lovesick'
- SOUTH KOREA
- Yearning for a Title : Wendt Has Won Everything Except a Championship
- COMMENTARY : Northwestern Fan Can Show True Colors
- Patriots Put Some Boom in Their Doom : AFC: New England scores 22 points in fourth quarter to defeat Buffalo, 35-25, and keep slim playoff hopes alive.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Duke, Krzyzewski Return to Form
- TV REVIEWS : 'Across the River' to a Real War on Poverty
- Leverts Keep Act in the Family With 'Father and Son' : Pop music: The O'Jays' Eddie Levert and son Gerald team up for a surprise-hit album of stormy soul songs.
- ART REVIEW : Lari Pittman's 'Like You': Bucolic, Bizarre Paintings
- Jean Smart's 'High' Hopes : 'Designing Women' Star Returns to TV--in a Very Different Role
- O.C. DANCE REVIEW : The Chill Factor : S.F. Ballet's Lavish 'Nutcracker' Is Polished But Lacks Warmth
- Why L.A.'s Theater Isn't World-Class
- OPERA REVIEW : 'Don Giovanni' by the Numbers in San Francisco
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : SCOTS Rock Well Beyond Novelty Tag
- Falcons' Final Gift Is a Reprieve : NFC: Kicker gets second chance after error-prone Atlanta fumbles in overtime, and Cardinals win, 40-37.
- Key Shopping Season Gets Off to Uneven Start : Retail: Interest in electronics, entertainment items helps push mall sales up 5.8% from a year ago. Apparel sales are weak.
- Bodyguard Kills Russian Lawmaker on Campaign Trail
- Israeli Police Question Rabbis on Assassination : Investigation: One religious figure was reportedly attached to a seminary attended by the confessed killer of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
- George Ramos is on vacation....
- U.S. Vows to Stand By Bosnia Pact : Balkans: Accord will not be altered despite Serb threats over control of Sarajevo, U.S. officials say. Clinton takes case to American people today.
- Location of Trial Can Be Crucial to Outcome, Experts Say : Court: Simpson case is latest to show importance of jury pool. Garcetti didn't have to try it Downtown, many insist.
- California 500 Dreaming : It Was Fun While It Lasted at Ontario Motor Speedway (1970-1980)
- Butler Kicks Bears to 27-24 Victory : NFC: Reeves catches heat from New York fans after Chicago wins game on last-second field goal thanks to the Giants' failed fourth-down attempt.
- Rats! Robinson Cheesed Off After Kings Lose Again
- USC Beats UCI in Water Polo
- Rams Cannot Hide From Dreaded 49ers
- A Recipe for Profits : Good Food Isn't Always Enough for Restaurants These Days--Business Courses Can Be the Key Ingredient for Success
- VENTURA : Old-Fashioned Finds at Benefit for Landmark
- The Heyday and Decline of a Lively Barrio
- Dark Clouds on the Crime Front : Big trouble might arrive with a big new generation of often troubled youngsters
- Agenda : Issues Coming Up
- On a Mission on Minnie St. : Three Women Move Into Troubled Area To Help Youngsters Find Their Way Out
- Pro Football Spotlight
- MCA Expected to Announce Reorganization
- He's Fired, but a Great Guy
- Toying With Words--and Truth
- Symbol in Battle Over Sex Bias Goes to Court One Last Time
- Cardiovascular Disease Tied to Breakdowns on Chromosomes
- A New Deal for the Roosevelt Heritage : Politics: Hall Delano Roosevelt, grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, announces his candidacy for Long Beach City Council.
- PERSPECTIVES ON THE 'TAGGER SHOOTING' : How to Kill a Latino Kid and Walk Free : The treatment given the killer of an unarmed 18-year-old tagger proves that real affirmative action is for white males.
- Agoura Hills : Applications Available for Planning Panel
- Ross Wins It for Rancho Santiago
- Ground Attack Leads Saints Past Panthers : NFC: New Orleans capitalizes on six Carolina turnovers and Bates rushes for two scores in 34-26 victory.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'Young Messiah' Concert an Often Bland Celebration
- Donovan Set to Catch the Wind Again
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Drivers Must Exercise Caution When Exiting Athletic Club
- Watters in Flow for Eagles : NFC: After being benched briefly, Peete comes back to help Philadelphia run away from Washington, 14-7.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK / THE MATRIARCH : 31-1 Shot Duda Delivers Upset for Mott, Bailey
- Celtics Trade Douglas to Bucks
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : No Doubt Puts On a Lively Show
- Toys Are the Story on Holiday Weekend : Box Office: Disney's 'Toy Story' is Thanksgiving's big moneymaker. The animated film could propel the five days to a record $152 million in ticket sales.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Local Leaders Fear They'll Bear Weight of GOP Plans : Budget: Cities want tools to cushion fiscal impact of decentralizing government. Federal safety net in jeopardy.
- Tragedy Ends Family's Sailing Adventure : Accident: Their yacht is hit off New Zealand. The Santa Clarita woman is saved but husband, children are lost at sea.
- The Maestro of CSUN : Under David Scott, Opera Program Consistently Hits High Notes
- A Wise Veto of a Developmental Folly : Housing: Why build 35 townhouses on a busy street at outrageous public cost? The area most needs retail development.
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : UCLA Loses to Vanderbilt
- A Less-Than-Heroic Effort to Examine 'Idols of the Game'
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Holiday Show Lacks the Claus That Refreshes
- Set the Record Straight on 'Maya Lin'-- Yet Again
- MUSIC REVIEW : Temirkanov, Philharmonic Sparkle
- CHINA
- THE PACIFIC : Taiwan Still Reaching for a Role in Aerospace : Asia: Two-year effort has had trouble getting off the ground, but officials believe their country has much to offer the industry.
- THE ECONOMY
- Newspaper Editor, 4 Others Killed in Highway Crash
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Removal of Ancient Remains
- Sherman Oaks : Chamber Chief Denies Need for New Group
- Federal OK of River Plan Could Snag on Wetlands : Flood control: County officials say widening part of a creek is necessary to protect lives and property. Environmentalists disagree.
- Mongoose's Immunity to Cobra Venom Explained
- TV REVIEWS : Oddities Abound in 'Women of Country'
- Mexico Getting Ready to Privatize 75 Airports in '96 : Aviation: Effort has attracted wide interest from U.S., other foreign companies, who see much profit potential.
- Strange Days : Wondering what to expect in '96? Bugs, science hunks, saints and internal organs grace the calendars of the coming year.
- Curtain-Raisers : Benefit Opens Theater Complex; Another Charity Bash Will Mark IMAX Debut
- Extending a Hand to the Police : Community group raises $400,000 for a new substation in the Wilshire division
- Pledging Allegiance to the Militia
- VENTURA : 2 Sought in Armed Robbery at Kinko's
- KMPC Mainstay Steve Bailey Dies at 70
- SOCCER / GRAHAME L. JONES : Galaxy Will Name Osiander as Coach
- For Spain, Fed Cup a Feat on Clay
- HOLLYWOOD PARK / THE MATRIARCH : 31-1 Shot Duda Delivers Upset for Mott, Bailey
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Dance : Lavish Ballet Short on Warmth
- Anthony Industries' President to Become Chief Executive
- COMMITMENTS : Longing for Home : Few of us live in the same place we grew up. And even if we do, it doesn't <i> seem</i> the same. Which leaves us yearning for a place to belong.
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Publishers Seeking Gold give Writers the Shaft : Rights: Multimedia giants demand unlimited use of authors' work--even for technologies not yet invented.
- Valleywide : Mild Santa Anas May Warm Temperatures
- 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. : PERSPECTIVE : Bodies vs. Spirit: Preventing Injuries to Cheerleaders
- Born Winners : Pageants: Devoted moms bring their trophy-winning tots to compete for such titles as Wee Miss and National Baby Model. And they dismiss warnings that it's bad for kids' psyches.
- Nature Has Played a Role in Jamboree Project Delays
- Pro Football Spotlight
- Big News: Jets Win on Road : AFC: New York finally wins third game of the season with 16-10 victory at Seattle.
- Key Shopping Season Gets Off to Uneven Start : Retail: Interest in electronics, entertainment items helps push mall sales up 5.8% from a year ago. Apparel sales are weak.
- RSVP : On a Special Evening, Tradition Waltzes In
- CIA Still Reeling From Ames Ties to Soviet Agents
- 2 Bodies Found After Plane Crashes Into River
- COMMITMENTS : Sniffing Our Way Down Memory Lane
- Ex-President Salinas Sends Fax on Brother : Mexico: In a message to news organizations, the former leader breaks a long silence to say he was 'amazed' by allegations about Swiss bank accounts.
- Group Urges County to Create Health Commission : Hospitals: An appointed panel would insulate the troubled department from political meddling, backers say. But they fear opposition from supervisors or the employees' union.
- A Major Shock on the Electric-Car Front : Unwisely, state air board decides to ease 2% sales mandate
- Evidence of Gargantuan Gas Geyser in Space Found
- NCAA SOCCER : Santa Clara Upsets UCLA, 2-1, Reaches Quarterfinals
- Southland
- Rebels Bomb Afghan Capital; 35 Die, 140 Hurt
- Victims of Marcos May Finally Reap Millions
- VENTURA : Council to Discuss Plan for Avenue Area
- Perspectives on The 'Tagger Shooting' : The Real Victims Are L.A.' Gun Owners : William Masters' prosecution for violating the city's impossible concealed weapons laws was a travesty.
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Jewish War Vets Say Thanks With Lunch : 100 Men and Women Are Honored for Their Sacrifice, Service to the Nation
- Favre Leaves 'Em Out in Cold : NFC: Packer quarterback stays hot in freezing weather, throwing three touchdown passes in 35-13 victory over Buccaneers.
- Basketball Season Gets Underway : Athletics: Some early matchups and tournaments are worth noting.
- Couples' 10-Foot Putt Worth $27,000 a Foot : Skins Game: It comes on fifth playoff hole, sets a record and gives him victory over Pavin, who wins $240,000 over two days.
- Novelty Items Are No Jokes : Northwestern Will Soon Find Out How Much Rose Bowl Is Worth
- Single? Employer Can't Take Advantage of That : Also . . . Can I bank vacation hours? . . . His boss flirts with female workers . . . When does overtime start?
- 7 Moderates Discuss Alternatives to Major Parties : Politics: Tsongas, Bradley among 'radical center' holding secret talks. Report says presidential run possible.
- A Howl of Anger : Author Elinor Burkett Says the 'AIDS Industry'--Especially the Feds--Has Botched It
- Helping Kids Reach for the Stars : Youth: Valley sixth-graders get astronaut training designed to instill confidence in navigating society.
- OH, TANNENBAUM: Much is made of the...
- 'Last Chance High' : Education: School on Skid Row is one of 43 in L.A. district giving troubled youths special attention in hopes they will turn their lives around.
- Steelers Leave Stamp on Cleveland Stadium : AFC: In probably their final game there, O'Donnell sparks 20-17 victory over Browns.
- Douglas Traded to Bucks for Day, Lister
- New Track Is a Steel : California Speedway Will Be Built on Site of Old Fontana Mill
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Breaking Out of Its Shell : Farmers Market Working to Shed Its Old-Fashioned Image
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Gunman Robs Bookstore, Fires at Pursuer
- Bloom's Syndrome Gene Is Identified by Researchers
- L.A. Benched / Week 13 : Disney's NFL Land Attraction on Hold
- The Big Boom : Scientists Are Gaining a Better Understanding of How Geological Developments Deep Inside the Earth Affect Volcanic Eruptions. : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- 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 : Giving Due Credit to Teachers : Education Professor Finds Student Motivation Is Key
- Man's Body Found in Vacant Lot
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Skaters Still in Shock Over Grinkov Death
- Loyola 2-0, Running Out of Players : College basketball: Lions defeat Seattle, 70-55, but Hotopp suffers a severely sprained ankle.
- Oilers Get Offensive, Beat Broncos, 42-33 : AFC: Chandler passes for three touchdowns to lead Houston to surprising victory over Denver.
- Cal Gets Berth in Water Polo
- CHINA
- Schools Turn to Local Voters for Revenue : Education: Rising number of districts put bond, tax measures on ballot. But many officials say state's financing system needs major overhaul to improve competitiveness.
- Delusions Underpin Clinton's Efforts to End Political Repression in China
- Reformers Urge County to Create Panel to Govern Health System : Government: A commission would eliminate politics and establish professional oversight, backers say. But opposition may come from elected officials or employees' union.
- PARITY SEARCH: When Kathleen E. O'Leary was...
- Valleywide : Zoning Hearings Will Decide Range of Issues
- HOLLYWOOD PARK / TURF DERBY : Another Upset: Europe's Labeeb a $32.40 Winner
- Nebraska, Florida Ranked 1-2 : College football: Cornhuskers and Gators set for a showdown in Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2.
- Rams Again Inspire 49ers to Greatness : Pro football: Kinchen's punching routine awakens Young and San Francisco offense, 41-13.
- Sloppy Kings Turn Last-Second Loss Into a 5-1 Rout
- NBA ROUNDUP : Payton Gambles, Wins on the Strip
- ORANGE COUNTY
- In Serbia, Hopes Lift Along With Sanctions : Balkans: End of punitive measures will bring enormous economic change. Some warn that expectations are unrealistic.
- Some Pileup Victims Remain Hospitalized
- Unused Vacation Time a Growing Problem for State
- Ventura Expected to OK Boat Racing Funds
- Pro Football Spotlight
- L.A. Benched / Week 13
- Germany's Lando Wins $3.9-Million Japan Cup
- Anti-Gingrich Tactic Tested in San Jose Race : Politics: Democrats hope to turn congressional contest into referendum on GOP Speaker--and preview '96 strategy.
- Forbes' Campaign Office Burglarized
- Service Planned for Plane Crash Victim
- Reseda : Family Literacy Project Targets Parents, Kids
- John R. Trzeciak; Technical Writer, Engineer
- San Fernando : TransWorld Bank to Move Branch
- Setting His Own Standards : Kariya Quickly Becomes Unique Presence in NHL
- NHL ROUNDUP : Khabibulin Gets First Shutout
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Jazz : Annie Ross Shows a Cultivated, Elegant Style at Jazz Bakery
- Ike's Warning
- Abortion Ban
- Bob Dole
- Children's Welfare
- Tuffree Case Will Present a Clash of Style, Substance : Lawyers: Prosecutor Peter Kossoris and public defender Richard Holly bring distinctly different approaches to life and work. They'll face off in the trial of a man accused of killing a Simi police officer.
- Assessing the War on Drugs
- $676-Million Tax Surplus
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY - News from Nov. 27, 1995
- Methamphetamine Labs Leave Growing Toxic Legacy : Crime: Drug 'kitchens' in motels, rentals pose serious health threats, and cleanup costs outstrip resources.
- Toxic Stew Stays When Drug Lab 'Cooks' Leave : Safety: Chemicals threaten children, future tenants. Officials in O.C., elsewhere grapple with cleanup issues.
- Early Autopsy of Model Doesn't Back Suspect : Crime: Preliminary results are not consistent with photographer's claim that he accidentally ran over Linda Sobek, coroner's office says.
- Haitians Want Aristide, Foreign Troops to Stay : Caribbean: Ordinary citizens are fearful about their security. They say they prefer that the president extend his term and the U.N. force remain.
- DIFFERING PATHS: Prosecutor Peter Kossoris and public...
- Seismic Upgrade Plan Targets 80,000 Buildings : Quakes: But owners' costs, which could run into the millions, pose significant obstacle to city program.
- CALIFORNIA ECONOMY : A Recovery That's Creating High-Wage Jobs
- Appealing to a Captive Audience : Advertising: Inmates might make just cents a day, but their cumulative buying power has drawn notice. One catalogue is geared exclusively for those behind bars.
- Tenant Does Not Owe Rent Beyond Notice Date
- BOOK REVIEW / AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL : A Barrister's Slow-Motion Seduction by an Insistent Muse : MURDERERS AND OTHER FRIENDS: Another Part of Life <i> by John Mortimer</i> ; Viking $23.95, 261 pages
- Poland's New President Quits His Party : Politics: Founder of group for ex-Communists drops his membership in bid to unify nation.
- Idol Thoughts : TBS SERIES ANALYZES THIS CENTURY THROUGH ITS ATHLETIC HEROES
- Report Tracks U.S. Prosecutor Misconduct
- Poor Lack Means to Exercise, Survey Says : Health: The less people earn, the more likely they are to say that their neighborhood is unsafe for workouts, poll finds.
- COLUMN ONE : Lost in America: Jobs, Trust : When boardroom math shuttered a West Virginia plant, its 800 workers were cast off into a painful re-accounting of their own worth. Anger at being broadsided, though, led to a surprising response.
- A Covenant Broken : The bonds linking city and professional football team and fan are being increasingly sundered by owners whose only loyalty is to the dollar. Can Los Angeles help to reverse this trend?
- United Way
- At the Century Mark, Still an Inspiration
- South County Residents Develop a Voice : Supervisors and Builders Learning That Those Already There Want a Say on Growth
- Traffic Stoppers : Historic Homes on Path of Freeway Extension Are Jewels to Owners
- Northridge Hangs In for a Half, Folds, 80-56 : Basketball: Matadors go cold after intermission and fall to UNLV under a barrage of uncontested dunks.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEWS : Birmingham Got Help From Italy, Royal From Across Town : Girls: Coach Andy Silva's grasp of the game puts a playoff berth within up-and-coming Highlanders' grasp.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Earns a Measure of Revenge in Soccer
- Time for Disney to Put Away Their Toys
- Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC
- Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : JAZZ! : Oldies, Goodies and Newies Too
- RADIO : There's Love (and Ratings) in the Air : KLVE-FM's new bosses changed the playlist and cut back the chatter. More listeners tuned in for the rotation of romantic songs.
- Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : VIDEO! : Fast Forward to December With These
- Steve Oedekerk Hee-Heeds 'Nature's' Call
- THE CUTTING EDGE: CONSUMER'S COMPUTER GUIDE : Little Holiday Gifts for the Computer Lover
- Foreign Stock Funds Once Again Finding Favor
- B of A's Rosenberg Joins Pacific Mutual Board
- The Scene : Smoke and Mirrors
- FICTION
- N.Y. Switches to Fire-Retardant Paint : Housing: It's unclear if old oil-based paint encouraged fires or not, but after a blaze killed two people, city decided to take no chances. Some residents are angry it took so long.
- 'That's Entertainment III'
- SECOND OPINIONS : Breakup or No, LAUSD Students Must Come 1st : Reform attempts too often are sabotaged by administrators, support personnel and even teachers. An ideal district makes children's education its top priority.
- Stevens Wins With Fastness and Old Chapel
- Man Killed by Gunshot to Face
- Hero's Family Hopes to Correct WWII Injustice : Military: No blacks got the Medal of Honor in World War II, although Ruben Rivers was recommended for one. Bill would give him--and others--a second chance.
- Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : POP MUSIC
- Transfer Is Exempt to Some Degree
- New Technologies Are Forcing Workers to Act More Human
- What You Can Do About Your Taxes Now
- FICTION
- It's Not the End After All : An environmental doomsayer recants, deciding that man can do a lot to protect and restore nature : HOPE, HUMAN AND WILD, <i> By Bill McKibben (Little, Brown: $22.95; 227 pp.)</i>
- GAMES FOR WRITING: PLAYFUL WAYS TO HELP...
- SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS by David...
- 'Vulture on the Ring Post' : Unauthorized biography of Don King paints a troubling portrait of corrupt exploitation of fighters : ONLY IN AMERICA: The Life and Crimes of Don King, <i> By Jack Newfield (William Morrow: $23; 368 pp.)</i>
- Lawrence Chaffin; Prominent Surgeon, Hospital Official
- GOP Drops Plan to Deny Aid to Immigrant Students
- Irish Voters Overturn Ban on Divorce
- PERSPECTIVE ON PROPOSITION 187 : Muddle Now Yields to Congress : Trashing most of a bad initiative will spur rewriting of the federal immigration act to stop illegal entry.
- Man Hurt Critically in Possible Hate Attack : Crime: Police think the assault on a Stanton 18-year-old might have been motivated by his Egyptian descent. The victim might have been aiding a woman being harassed.
- L.A. Speak : Rock 'n' Roll Confidential
- The Benefits of Being Tony Bennett
- Denomination Riven by Dramatic Changes in Doctrine : Religion: Worldwide Church of God has rejected many of founder's teachings. Some embrace new beliefs; others see them as devil's work. A third of members have left.
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : Tillotson Ended Run but You Wouldn't Know It by Debate, Mailers, Ballot
- A Hard-Liner Stirs the Welfare Debate : State agency head takes a tough-love approach
- Placentia Council Grants Municipal Workers 3.5% Raise
- Spain in Command Over U.S. in Fed Cup
- USC Women Are Trounced, 85-55, by Oklahoma State in First Game
- Holiday Gift Guide : Calendar's little helpers offer suggestions in pop, jazz, holiday, family and classical music, plus videos, computer games and books. (Good news: They're easy to wrap.) : CLASSICAL! : Gifts in Concert With Music Lovers
- First Primer : Buying the Store
- Imagining a Secular World : A Hasidic girl chooses between the security of community and the emancipating tug of modernism : THE ROMANCE READER, <i> By Pearl Abraham (Riverhead Books: $21.95; 296 pp.)</i>
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen (KCET...
- Crumbling Treasures : Stalled Restoration Plans Threaten Historic Mansion's Murals
- PALMDALE PAIN: USA Today took a close...
- Search Fails to Find Millionaire's Body; Reward Offered
- FedEx Pilots Threaten to Delay Holiday Deliveries : Labor: They say they will work regular shifts but not overtime after company breaks off contract talks. Firm pledges to operate as usual.
- Mexico Struggles With Rights Abuses : International watchdog agencies warn of problems despite the central government's efforts
- School Board's Bus Privatization Hits Roadblock
- DIPLOMACY : Clinton Bets His Presidency on Bosnian Peace
- Sylmar Portrait
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEWS : Birmingham Got Help From Italy, Royal From Across Town : Boys: Mastrocinque returns from playing two seasons abroad to plug a hole in goal for the Braves.
- Paraclete Brings Down Big Bear to Reach Division X Semifinals, 25-0
- Lakers Can't Hold Off Suns : Pro basketball: Van Exel gets tied up, Finley makes shot at buzzer and L.A. loses another one-pointer, 114-113.
- Simmons Makes Most of His Second Chance to Star
- UNLV Picks Up the Pace and Runs Past Northridge
- Critics Become Believers While Czernek Displays Sheer Ability
- Tagliabue Is on the Spot in Browns' Move : Pro football: There is reason to think that the commissioner is against the abandonment of Cleveland. But ask him and you get either end of conversation or the stock quote: 'We're reviewing all the options . . .'
- CROSS-COUNTRY / GIRLS' STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Pierce Leads Los Alamitos to Second-Place Finish in Division I
- Modern Immaturity : First Green Day sells a ton of records, and now two of the three guys are married dads. Do we have to call them the anti-punks? Well, it's not like they've really grown up. Not by a long shot.
- Republicans Win Early Budget Battles : Government: Climactic struggle over balanced spending plan looms. But President has already signed bills cutting money for several activities.
- U.S. Troops at Risk Over Sarajevo, Serb Warns : Bosnia: Opposition to Muslim-Croat control of capital city mounts. Senior rebel leader says failure to guarantee security of Serbs in suburbs could imperil any peacekeeping force.
- Mixing Kids, Animals . . . and Issues : Schools: Increasingly, teachers are discussing lab testing and environmental concerns. Students seem to love it. But critics say they may be hearing only one side.
- A Home for the Holidays : Abandoned Teen Taken In by Estancia High Awaits a New Family
- A Winter Wonderland : Snow and Fun Are in the Laguna Beach Festival Forecast
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Tennessee Needs Late Score to Get Past Vanderbilt
- Blue Boy Lost His Dog, Sarah Siddons Her Cherub, X-Rays Show : Art: Museums use technology to check paintings' history, uncovering details or whole figures that artists intended to conceal.
- How the Votes Shake Down on Browns Proposal to Move
- Long Beach Still Winless, 52-45
- Rich Ore of Legend at the Desert Queen
- Rwanda Tells U.N. Force to Leave, Radio Says : Central Africa: Foreign minister declares the country needs doctors, agronomists and other experts--not troops. Peacekeepers' withdrawal would imperil return of refugees.
- On View : Sleigh Now!
- Attempts to Save Small Hospital Prove Futile--and Costly : Health: Calexico facility closes after long downhill slide. The city is stuck with big bills, and ailing residents have to go to other towns for care.
- Back at OK Corral, Clantons Defend Their Family Name
- Hollywood Sneers at the People : Movies: 'The American President' continues a long tradition of liberal disdain.
- Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON BUDGET DEFICITS : When the Choices Get Tough, No One Wants to Make Them : Politicians don't want to be unpopular or upset special interests. It's up to all of us to ensure democracy's survival.