- Countywide : 11 Marshal Positions to Be Downgraded
- 6 Luggage Handlers Arrested; Allegedly Stole From Bags
- Shooting Victims in Fair, Good Condition
- No Such Thing as a Free Federal Program : Education: California schools are failing because of teaching fads and bureaucratic mandates.
- Anteaters Blow Up at San Diego : Basketball: Despite Simmons' career-high 27 points, UCI squanders 16-point lead in 81-78 loss to Toreros.
- Family Commitments : Nunnery Cousins Have Picked Up Where They Left Off Two Seasons Ago
- NBA ROUNDUP : Stockton's Buzzer-Beater Downs Cavaliers
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : Green Can Practice, but He Won't Play
- TURKEY : Islamic Party Pins Hopes on Stalemate in Upcoming Vote
- Man Imprisoned Because of Lie Is Pardoned
- State Panel Puts Electric Car Mandate in Reverse
- Westlake Rallies to Pin Loss on Saugus : Basketball: Fueled by Aylsworth's 14 points in the fourth quarter, the Warriors overcome a three-point deficit for an 87-77 victory.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Interest Rate Cut Likely to Boost Southland Housing : Growth: Move gives home builders confidence to start new projects. Real estate has lagged in economic recovery.
- THE GOODS : They'll Know If You Get the Message
- 9 Survive Crash in Colombia, but 1 Later Dies
- World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : Trains Collide, Plow Into Shops; 75 Die
- Paying Up in Moscow: Moscow has overtaken...
- Wound Site Is Key Issue in Rapper Trial : Court: Prosecution claims victim was fatally shot in back, but defense cites bullet's lateral path through body.
- Oxnard Man Shot in Robbery Attempt
- Panorama City : Mainstream League Makes a Comeback
- Woodland Hills : Foster Family Agency Receives Kaiser Grant
- Westside : CHRISTMAS BONE
- A Real Life-Saver : Off-Duty Firefighter Pulls Woman From Burning Car Just in Time
- Holden Issues Apology, but Protest Grows : City Hall: Councilman says controversy over strippers entertaining him in South Korean is a 'terrible misunderstanding.' Korean groups demand fuller apology.
- Franklin Canyon Ranch : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
- Clinton Stands Up for the Wilderness : Veto protects Mojave and Alaskan parks
- For Don Kruger, Wildcat of Yore, Color Purple Again Has a Rosy Hue
- SOCCER ROUNDUP : Kinney Gets a Hat Trick for Cougars
- AT&T; to Bill Some Users Directly
- The OK Chorale : Sweet Adelines Provides Fun, Camaraderie--and Even Song--in Mission Viejo
- Court Rules Against Censuring Judge : Judiciary: He did engage in misconduct, but penalty proposed by watchdog panel was too severe, justices decide.
- O.C. Judges Say Courts Could Be Out of Order : Judges Make Appeal
- OXNARD : Christmas Tree Lane Laden With Symbols
- Blind Boy Needs Braille Translator for Schoolwork : Education: Woman who was helping him has left Conejo Valley district. Sixth-grader is in regular class.
- Trustees Launch Search for Chancellor
- SADDLEBACK VALLEY : Parking Spaces Help Hikers Hit the Trail
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- U.S., Seoul Thwarting Relief for N. Korea, U.N. Staff Says
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE POLICE : Abetting Beatings by Those in Blue : Congress may cap punitive awards, thus lowering incentives for agencies to root out rogue cops.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Richter, Rangers Top Flyers
- Clippers Plant One on Kings : Pro basketball: Williams gets tangled up with referee, but L.A. gets its act together, 103-96.
- And a Parker in a Pear Tree: Boxed Sets for Christmas : Jazz: Still hunting for that special gift? How about Eric Dolphy's complete Prestige recordings, a Smithsonian big-band survey or, for the world music fan, some Pygmy melodies?
- Good Vibes (and Sax, Etc.) at These New Year's Eve Spots
- Miller's Work Reflected an Erratic Genius : ROGER MILLER "King of the Road: The Genius of Roger Miller"; Mercury *** 1/2
- Samsung Triples AST Aid Package to $300 Million : Computers: New CEO credits his turnaround plan for largess. In return, Koreans are offered stock at 1 cent a share.
- Snapple Unit's Problems Hurt Quaker Earnings
- Kaiser Seeking to Pay Bonuses to Nurses Who Help Cut Costs : Health care: The move is believed to be an industry first. Critics argue that such incentives create a conflict of interest.
- During the Holidays, Thieves Find It Easy to Receive What You're Giving : You Better Watch Out
- YORBA LINDA : City Drops Term-Limit Measures From Ballot
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : It's Shaping Up as a Very Hectic Year for Cigar
- Bill Maher Keeps Them Guesting : Comedy: The host of award-winner 'Politically Incorrect,' who credits the show's success to his stand-up experience, brings his humor to San Juan Capistrano tonight.
- Firm Agrees to Settle Love Canal Suit : Pollution: Occidental Chemical will pay 2 government agencies for $129-million cost of cleaning up toxic waste site near Niagara Falls.
- SANTA ANA : Forecast Calls for Snow and a Lot of Fun
- North Hollywood : Suit Challenges CRA Project Extension
- ANAHEIM : Police to Get New, Quieter Helicopter
- VENTURA : Shooting Wounds 2; Gunman Is Sought
- Westside : TROOPS
- Looniness, Topicality Missing in 'Garuda'
- PLAY REVIEW : A Holiday Program With Teeth
- Southeast : ICE DOGS
- San Fernando Valley : College's Power Outages to be Studied
- LA PALMA : Dad's the Artist, but Mom Takes the Prize
- During the Holidays, Thieves Find It Easy to Receive What You're Giving
- City Hall Seismic Costs May Rise to $300 Million : Quake: Expert says landscaping, furniture, deferred maintenance could push retrofit above $240 million.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES : Mason Runs on a Quick Snap : Aloha: Kansas coach had an assistant tell Jayhawks that he was taking job at Georgia, but he still has one game left against UCLA.
- Jackson Leaves Wyoming Basketball Team
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Buena Crosses Up Santa Barbara
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Stirring Emotional Mix From Garbage at the Roxy
- MOVIE REVIEW : A Darker 'Tom and Huck' for a Modern Audience
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Balto' Tells a Wild Tale of Dogged Heroism
- Company Town : Forget Studio Excuses for Box-Office Duds--Make Better Movies
- AT&T; Unit to Buy Philips' Wireless Arm
- Mexico's Vending Machine : Nation's Recession Bringing Swarm of Street Hucksters
- INTERNATIONAL
- Company Town
- THE GOODS : In Praise of Dime Stores : At the Local Woolworth's, You Can Hide From the Mall Rats and Find Remnants of Christmases Past
- 8 Survive Crash of U.S. Jetliner in Colombia
- House Members Head Home for Holidays
- Madonna Ordered to Be in Court
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : In Lather About Soap-Box Cars
- Man Acquitted in Killing : Courts: Jury deliberates just eight hours before finding suspect not guilty of murder in Glendale travel agent's death.
- An Ignorant Phone Caller Hits a Nerve : Racism: An African American activist finds that feminism has far to go to be more than just a white women's movement.
- Extra 'Eyes and Ears' Equal Busts : Crime: Volunteer patrol at mall assists police in 7 arrests in one week.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Esperanza Rolls, Beats Servite, 64-44
- USC Women Rally Past Long Beach
- TouchStone Skids Toward a Losing Year : Software: The Huntington Beach company's Windows 95 companion program is selling far below expectations.
- Out of the 'Cocoon' : Gift Givers Favor the Funky This Year
- Beijing to Put Limits on Smoking in Public
- Jim Beard; Developer and Philanthropist
- Hamas Will Shun Elections, Continue Attacks : Mideast: In four days of talks, PLO fails to persuade militant group to abandon 'armed struggle' against Israel.
- North Hollywood : Suspect in Hit-and-Run That Injured 3 Is Held
- Central Los Angeles : Revitalization Efforts Approved by Council
- Man Gets 32 Years for Raping Girl
- Reexamining the Condition of Health Care for the Elderly
- Takasugi Files Papers to Seek Third Term
- Hooven Will Not Testify, Trustees Say : Schools: Board president refuses to cooperate with scandal probe, two colleagues say.
- ECONOTES : Don't Let Your Gift Wrapping Go to Waste
- New S. Africa Confronts Squatters : Housing: Wreckers destroy shanties even as goal for new construction goes unmet.
- Steiner Tries Again to Disqualify Capizzi : Courts: Supervisor refiles motion arguing that D.A. has conflict in prosecuting O.C. bankruptcy-related case.
- Tarzana Worker Killed at LAX
- Obituaries : Nita Barrow; Barbados' First Woman Named Head of State
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Budget News Prompts Dow to Rebound 37.21 Points
- Company Town : Kluge Makes Last-Minute Bid for Goldwyn : Deals: The billionaire's action disrupts PolyGram's plans to buy the film company's television and film libraries.
- MEDIA
- U.S. to Back Move Against China's Rights Record : United Nations: President will support critical resolution, but he still opposes tying issue to trade benefits.
- Initiative to Freeze State College Fees Is Proposed : Education: Students, families need break from rising costs, Lt. Gov. Davis says. University officials attack the proposal.
- The Industry's Comeback Kid Just May Be Vanity Fair
- Planners Offer Suggestions for El Toro Base : Reuse: Officials encourage input and insist an airport is not a foregone conclusion. Critics call brainstorming process a sham.
- Christmas Gifts Teach Students an Important Lesson About Giving : For past 10 years, Evergreen and Valentine schools have given food and candy to help needy families.
- No Prescription Needed: Zantac, the ulcer medicine...
- Objections Raised to Telecom Agreement : Legislation: Some House Republicans say the compromise deal remains too regulatory. But passage still remains likely.
- Company Town
- Agreement on Notes Averts Whitewater Suit
- Girl, 13, Is Shot in Head by Brother
- World IN BRIEF : PAKISTAN : Car Bomb Kills 25 in Peshawar Market
- 6 Die in Crash of Cessna
- Mental Exam Ordered for Erik Menendez
- From the Heart : Port Police Use Party to Help 2 Children Ease Pain of Tragedy
- NEWPORT BEACH : Father, Son Out to Save Squirrels
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Budget News Prompts Dow to Regain 37.21 Points
- This Ford's Ahead of Its Time
- Ethics Panel Urges Raul Salinas Be Ousted From Mexico's Ruling Party
- DANA POINT : Chamber of Commerce Director Resigns
- Refrigerator Labeling: Three U.S. refrigerator manufacturers settled...
- Senate Panel Chastises U.S. Law Agencies in Idaho Siege
- Former Orange County Finance Director Files Sexual Harassment Suit : Litigation: Eileen T. Walsh also claims she was punished for being a whistle-blower in alleged improper dealings between firms and officials.
- Countywide : Holiday Closings
- 25 Laid Off at Slumping Alpha Microsystems
- Mandatory Code of Ethics for State Judges Unveiled : Law: Rules ban joining clubs--except Boy Scouts--that discriminate against gays. Gifts from lawyers also barred.
- Rockwell May Be Fined, Not Get U.S. Work : Grand jury: Probe continues into aerospace company's handling of hazardous materials.
- City of Lights : A Sampling of the Area's Best- Dressed Neighborhoods and Spectacular Holiday Displays : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
- LAKE FOREST : City Manager Chosen From Close to Home
- World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : No Plan to Remarry, Prince Charles Says
- Nita Barrow; Barbados' First Woman Named Head of State
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : No Deal This Year on Bolsa Chica Wetlands Purchase
- Video Postcard for Bosnia Is in the Red
- A Justifiable Expense : Orange County will pay for defense of three officials in bankruptcy case
- South Bay : TAX BREAK
- Agoura Hills : Recall Backers Hope for Favorable Rulings
- Jury Acquits Man Accused of Killing Travel Agent
- Christmas Tree Lane Laden With Symbols
- Bright Light of Small Screen Drew Donahue Like a Moth
- Lecture to Explore Woody Allen's Films
- Differing Visions of 'Guadalupe' : Bowers Museum Curator Says History and Tradition Are at Odds on Events of 1531
- JUSTICE WATCH : Korea's Dark Page
- OXNARD : Bank Robbery Is County's 48th in '95
- Norwegian Wins, Tomba Flies Home
- LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Boychuk Learning Along the Way
- Reaching No. 900 : Quietly Defenseman Ladouceur Does Things That Don't Show Up on Stat Sheets
- MOVIE REVIEWS : A (Lady) Pirate of the Caribbean
- DANCE REVIEW : Joffrey Brings Fresh Energy to Delightful 'Nutcracker'
- Film, TV Nominees for the Golden Globes
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Two Texas Tech Players Suspended
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Duncan Starts Slowly, Then Flattens Utah
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Oregon City Beats Brea to Make It Two in a Row
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ALOHA BOWL : Abdul-Jabbar Expected to Start
- 'Nixon' Plays Its Share of Dirty Tricks on History
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES : He Otto Be Happy : It Has Been 52 Years Since Graham Was a Wildcat, but Former NFL Great Will Be With Northwestern at the Rose Bowl
- MOVIE REVIEW : Brooks' 'Dracula' Parody: Dead or Undead?
- Reynolds Not Stopping at Milestone
- Holiday Market Trading Schedules
- Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
- Federal Workers Deemed Vital Recalled From Vacations, Leaves
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State</i> : Carrying On a Far-Flung Family Honeymoon Habit
- Central Los Angeles : CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
- Westside : Council Ordered to Reconsider Project
- Dad's the Artist, but Mom Takes the Prize
- Pacoima : 'Legal Vending Zone' Proposal Grows Stale
- Alcoa Fires Workers as Intel Halts Orders : Labor: The action raises questions about the future of the ceramic chip cover maker as well as the direction of the industry.
- RETAILING
- Valley Crime Rate Is Down, but Impact Up : Safety: High-profile shockers held public attention in 1995.
- Finding a Piece in the Puzzle of Life
- Obituaries : John Caughey; Historian, Civil Libertarian
- San Gabriel Valley : SHOPPING SPREE
- SANTA ANA : Mercy House Plans to Expand Men's Shelter
- Holiday Blooms : Western County's Poinsettia Nurseries Are Key Suppliers of the Popular Plant
- 5 Arrested, Slot Machines Seized
- Orioles' Money Good to Alomar : Baseball: Baltimore gets free-agent second baseman but can't pry Cone away from Yankees.
- Angels Bent on Playing Oldies
- VALLEY REGION VOLLEYBALL ALL-STARS : FIRST TEAM'
- HOME ENTERTAINMENT : No Elvis-Like Gyrations by Smooth, Trim Pat Boone
- Library Plan Would Close 2 Sites, Enact Tax
- Many Reasons for Clark and Darden to Return Bonuses
- Questions and Answers About Your Commute : Valley Circle Potholes Make for Rough Ride
- MOVIE REVIEW : Stars Add Luster to 'Men's' Contrived Tale
- 'Freedom Is a Dream': Balancing Pinter, Shepard
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Easy-Listening for the Eyes : With a Mellow Touch, 'Waiting to Exhale' Examines the Lives, Loves of Four Women
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Old Standby Poquito Mas Branches Out
- Irvine Has Technical Difficulty, Loses Big Lead and Game, 81-78
- Rancho May Go on Monuments List
- For Robinson, Rose Bowl Was Brief Encounter
- ABC's Stossel to Anchor 'Trouble With Lawyers'
- Slow Going for This 'Witness'
- ABC to Air 'Prequel' to 'Lonesome Dove'
- That's a Bozo novena:We were skeptical when...
- PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Kriste Provided Lighter Moments for Wolverines
- There Are 500 Reasons This Idea Is Off-Track
- San Gabriel Valley : Woman in Critical Condition After Fire That Killed Girl
- BOYS' BASKETBALL / LAS VEGAS CLASSIC : Mater Dei Exceeds Expectations in 69-48 Victory
- Esperanza Up to Task, Beats Laguna Hills
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ventura Has Something in Reserve
- Juror Reimbursement
- Obituaries : Developer Jim Beard Dies at 64
- James Stewart Hospitalized After Falling at His Home
- Red Wings Embarrass the Ducks : Hockey: Situation goes from bad to worse for Anaheim goaltender Guy Hebert. Detroit wins, 6-1.
- Human Puzzle
- Government Services
- Erik Menendez Ordered to Take Psychiatric Exam
- Waiting for 2003
- Repealing Assault Weapons Ban
- Hazel O'Leary's Travel Abroad
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 22, 1995
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1995
- Obituaries - Dec. 22, 1995
- BEARS IN TOW: Those tow truck drivers...
- Bosnia Fighters Abiding by Pact, U.S. Leaders Say : Peace: Combatants are clearing mines and pulling back, commanders say. U.S. deployment delayed by need to build bridge.
- O.C. Judges Say Courts Could Be Out of Order : Justice system: Closure looms and criminals will go free unless county plugs $31.7-million gap, they warn.
- LESS IS MORE? An advisory board is...
- POWER CENTER: Assemblywoman Sheila Kuehl got an...
- Friends Praise Suspect in Cuban Invasion Plot as Selfless Activist
- Seniors : Achievements, activities : FULLERTON : Center Plans Support Group for Women
- Seniors : Achievements, activities : GARDEN GROVE : Couple Make Giving a Holiday Tradition
- Clinton, Dodd in Faceoff Over Bill : Securities: President doesn't want a veto override. But he must beat his party chair to win.
- Court Crisis Looms, O.C. Judges Warn : Finances: Courthouses may be forced to close unless $31.7-million budget gap is plugged, supervisors are told. County may turn to state for bailout.
- Final O.C. Repayment Plan Unveiled : Recovery: Bankruptcy could end in June if most investment pool agencies, judge approve it. Transit fund diversion is key.
- Budget Impasse Delays Veterans' Benefit Checks
- COLUMN ONE : County's $100,000 Salary Circle : Despite the worst fiscal crisis ever, many top officials and their aides have cracked the six-figure barrier. The pay and benefit system has helped fuel budget woes.
- Seniors : Achievements, activities : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Elks Donates $3,300 in Food Certificates
- Cubans Sympathize in Arrest
- Gallegly, Waxman in Succession for Congressional Promotions
- Seniors : Achievements, activities : CYPRESS : Free Notary-Public Services Offered
- 'Sense' Tops Globe Nod List With Six : Awards: The Jane Austen costume romance and 'American President' head the field in what look like wide open races.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 22, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 22, 1995
- Retirees Face Steep Hikes in Private Health Insurance Rates : Elderly: Premiums go toward filling in Medicare gaps. Prudential cites soaring number of claims.
- No Crab
- A Final Fling With Cranberries
- THE TELECOM REFORM BILL : A New Agreement in Principle
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- BY DESIGN : All That Air Mileage Doesn't Have to Show on Your Face : Cosmetics: To combat the woes of jet lag, the beauty industry has developed products that address how you look and how you feel.
- COMMODITIES
- World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : 7 American Jews Are Denied Entry
- A Night for Pause for Poor Ol' Claus
- Audit Firms Face Increasing Number of Lawsuits : Finances: Industry analysts and leading accountants say O.C. claim is just another reach into deep pockets.
- Hepatitis A Epidemic Kills 3 in Shasta County
- Countywide : Mail Thieves on Prowl for Holiday Checks
- Police Arrest 6 in 2 'Takeover' Bank Robberies
- San Fernando Valley : OUT-OF-TOWNER CRIME
- Is Alaska Already Melting? : Record warm temperatures are affecting forests in the far north. Many scientists say the greenhouse effect has begun. : Science File / an exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- 'Notorious' Cat Hoarder Jailed : Animals: Woman convicted of keeping felines in poor conditions is accused of violating probation.
- Titans See No Breaks in Schedule
- Meet Loses Its Longtime Name, but Indoor Track Survives for '96
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cincinnati Beats Cal to Push Record to 7-0
- Just Preps : TIMES ALL-STAR FOOTBALL TEAMS : PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Loyola Proves Very Timely in Getting Off to Best Start
- 'Showgirls' Racking Up the Orders
- VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Anthology Will Build More Than Yule Spirit : Sales of 'Home for the Holidays,' a collection of celebrity Christmas stories, benefit Habitat for Humanity.
- GAMING
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Industry Almost Alone at Helm on Seafood Safety
- A Home-Grown Scholar : He's a straight-A student, an activist focused on the rights of farm workers, a son whose heroes are his parents. And, oh, yes, Juan De Lara is bound for Oxford.
- Woman Named to Anti-Affirmative Action Campaign
- Most of Library's Visitors Plan to See Film, but They Don't Expect to Believe It
- MTA Acts to Shelve Valley Rail Line : Transit: Agency votes to have project removed from funding priority in favor of proposals that could be started sooner.
- Countywide : They're Not Just Raising Money
- Slide Buried Homes but Not the Holiday Spirit of Some
- SAN CLEMENTE : Speakers Bureau to Get the City's Word Out
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Rutgers Names Shea to Replace Graber
- Serving Up a Night of Sino-Kosher Shtick : Comedy: 'An Evening of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy' in a Chinese restaurant--a 'natural combination' to Lisa Geduldig--takes place Saturday.
- SOUNDS : VALLEY WEEKEND : Poncho Sanchez' Salsa, R & B Jazzes Up the Holiday Weekend : Conga player's Latin band will include musical tributes to late vibist Cal Tjader at La Ve Lee shows.
- PROJECT : Secrets of a Well Dressed Table
- The Hollywood Meal of Fame
- Gabriel Trupin; Backup Dancer for Pop Stars, Sued Madonna
- COLUMN ONE : Taiwan, the Republic of Computers : The technological revolution came just in time. As labor-intensive industries have left, the tiny island has become the world's No. 1 producer of monitors, keyboards, mouses and more.
- A Holiday Celebration of Song and Dance
- Don Anthony; Wrote Song 'Breaking My Heart'
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- San Fernando Valley : BAITING BURGLARS
- Orangewood Auditors Call for Tighter Drug Scrutiny : Health: County is advised to develop a handbook covering prescriptions of psychiatric drugs at home for children.
- LAGUNA BEACH : State Supreme Court Won't Hear Landowners' Case
- Encino : Fight Continues Over Synagogue at Home
- Ice Dogs Lose, 6-5
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Matty' Goes to Bat for a Baseball Legend : In the one-man play, actor Eddie Frierson creates a character full of regrets, modesty and a genuine desire to pass along his experience.
- Benefits for Ex-Convicts Stir Dispute : State: U.S. says ballot proposition in '96 to curb jobless aid to former inmates violates federal law and could raise businesses' unemployment taxes.
- Yeltsin, Communist Rival Put Spins on Russian Vote
- SANTA PAULA : New Board to Oversee Blanchard Library
- Travel Agent Murder Trial Ends : Courts: Defense claims Armenian mafia framed rival. Prosecutors point to suspect's fingerprints on weapon, other evidence.
- Wilk Drops Out of Race for Assembly : Politics: He says the entry of Tom McClintock, who is backed by a powerful PAC, 'alters the dynamics' of the race.
- County's Commercial Real Estate Market Strong and Getting Stronger : Business: Vacancy rate is declining and rents are rising, putting pressure on tenants, says Grubb & Ellis Co. Boom in retail construction is forecast.
- OAK PARK : Area Again Loses Bid for Its Own ZIP Code
- San Gabriel Valley : FBI Figures Show Murder on Rise in El Monte
- Countywide : Last-Minute Madness
- Cutting Back on Coffee May Improve Chances of Pregnancy : Science File / an exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Nieuwendyk Is Traded to Stars
- Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY
- Bruins End Irish Streak --and an Era? : UCLA: Notre Dame falls, 83-58, in final scheduled game of series.
- VALLEY WEEKEND : Wipeout Is Most Fun You've Ever Had at Zero Gravity : Floating ships and terrific ambience help make the PlayStation racing game a clear winner.
- CLUB REVIEW : Bar Deluxe Gets Better With Age
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Breakdown in Budget Talks Sends Dow Plummeting