- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 5, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 5, 1994
- Flat Prices at the Mall Belie Roiling Change
- L.A. SPEAK : Funereal Phrases
- SEASON'S READINGS : The Call of Duty : Some photographers move from conflict to conflict. Others are there for the long haul.
- WITH AN EYE ON . . . : To Casey Sander, acting is a lot like sports--practice and win a few
- FBI Study Adds Credence to O.C. Crime Concerns
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Renovation to Bring Stores, 300 New Jobs
- Soccer Preview : Young Guns : World Cup fever may have died down, but the stars of tomorrow are playing here in our backyard
- NEWS ANALYSIS : South Rises Again as Region Takes Over GOP Leadership
- BEVERLY HILLS : Farmers Market Moves to Temporary Site
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Birmingham Puts End to Wilson's Comeback, Season
- UC Berkeley Activists of '64 Return to Takeover Site : Reunion: Former Free Speech Movement members reunite for a weekend to share memories of the student uprising 30 years ago.
- Plan to Expand Crenshaw Redevelopment Nears Vote : Policy: Proposal is aimed at revitalizing riot-damaged areas. But some community members call it unwarranted government intrusion.
- A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL
- Indian Center Plans Holiday Crafts Bazaar
- UC Irvine Fights Back to Beat Pepperdine
- Republican victories have farmers smiling again in North Carolina. But with health activists making gains and cigarette jobs disappearing, these remain restless days in : TOBACCO COUNTY
- Safety : Ski Patrol to the Rescue
- CHECKING IN : How Can a Hotel Restaurant Compete With Its Fancy Neighbors? Good Question.
- The Trail Less Traveled
- Tokyo Style
- The Fragile Sex : By All Accounts Boys Are in Trouble. They're Clogging the Court System and Increasingly, They've Been Found to Have Emotional and Learning Problems. But, Researchers Ask, Have Boys Changed or Have Our Standards?
- WATTS : Project's Day Care Center Eases Worries
- U.S. Withdrawing Troops From Haiti; 6,000 to Stay
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Bell Wins, 27-7, for a Shot at School's First Football Title
- Greece on Watch List Over Piracy of Movies
- Wall Gone, Berlin's Freedom Pains : Germany: Five years later, construction cranes silhouette the skyline. But danger unknown in Cold War days lurks by night, with robbery and murder on the rise.
- Notes about your surroundings
- Can't Phone Home : Desert Folks Enjoy No Link to Outside--but It Has Its Perils
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE--BETHEL BAPTIST
- Fullerton Doesn't Have Outside Chance
- VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT : Insight : Play the Budget-Buster Sweepstakes With GOP's 'Contract' Plan
- When They Don't Want to Ski
- THE BIZ : Hollywood Parks
- SEASON'S READINGS : Picture books for dreamers and pranksters, dog fanciers and art lovers
- AMA Calls for Laws on Head Protection : Head wear: In a new report, researchers find that the most common type of motorcycle crash is head-on, typically with a car. The crashes are likely to cause skull fractures.
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Crenshaw's Risks Pay Off in 26-19 Victory
- 39 Hurt as Philadelphia Taxi Plows Into Club
- BELL GARDENS : City Unveils Busts of Kennedy, Colosio
- 'Jacquot de Nantes'
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Klaus Muller : Documenting Gay Life Under Nazis for Holocaust Museum--and History
- COLUMN ONE : Athlete's Quest for Lost Gold : After taking a banned drug, David Kiley is fighting to get the gold medals back for his teammates. His campaign comes at a time when disabled sports is boasting an air of professionalism.
- Car Is Recovered From Ocean Near Mugu Rock
- VENTURA : Metrolink On-Time Performance Slips
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE--ST. MARGARET'S
- Cal State Fullerton Well Aware It's Cold Outside
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE--HUNT. BCH. CLAREMONT
- Randy Schwartz has been promoted to vice...
- Weekend Escape: Tamarack Lodge : Mammoth Cozy : A scenic hideaway for cross-country skiers, with gourmet meals and miles of pristine trails
- SEASON'S READINGS : Embarrassment of Riches : In this season of sumptuousness, a reminder that the goods are not evenly distributed : MATERIAL WORLD, A Global Family Portrait <i> By Peter Menzel</i> , <i> (Sierra Club Books: $30; 256 pp.) </i>
- Football Playoffs Reach Grand Finale : 3-A Championship: Playing in the shadow of the 4-A title game doesn't hurt a bit for most of the participants.
- Football Playoffs Reach Grand Finale : 4-A Division: Crenshaw takes on Sylmar for another championship on behalf of the Southern Pacific Conference.
- The World : A Dispute Over Who Is Governor May Bring Chiapas Back to a Boil
- 3 Young Men Hurt by Gunfire Outside Arcade
- New Valley Transit Plan Long Overdue : 'Hub and spoke' routes would eliminate many annoyances for commuters
- Ethnic Diversity in Bedroom Community : Rosemead: Longtime residents and immigrants cite safety and schools in choosing 'small' town in San Gabriel Valley.
- SEASON'S READINGS : Hungray for Dessert
- Head Start Center Offers Haven of Hope to Migrant Workers' Children : Families: The Parksley, Va., facility provides food, health care and a chance for minds to grow. Its expanded program may be a model for the future.
- LOOK WHO'S TALKING: 'LOVING'S' DENNIS PARLATO
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : Sen. Gramm Becomes First of GOP Presidential Prospectors to Visit O.C.
- Devastating Fire Helped Bring Malibu Together : Recovery: Some proclaim the '93 blaze as the fledgling city's coming of age. 'There is a bond. We are like a family,' says a local businesswoman.
- Anderson Carrying On for Montclair Prep, 14-6 : High school football: He gains 272 yards as Mounties beat Kilpatrick and advance to title game.
- Mother of Invention : After the birth of a child with Down's syndrome, Margot Carlson of Laguna Beach redefined herself and went to work on changing the world.
- 'It's in the Blood' : Three Generations of Delgados Have Crafted Guitars for More Than a Quarter of a Century
- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : A Whites' Tradition Helps Blacks Gain New Power
- Battered Women in Valley Can Turn to Support System in Courthouse : Van Nuys clinic established in 1991 and staffed by volunteer attorneys provides help that benefits victims and society. But it always needs more lawyers and money.
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Laguna Hills Stays Close but Winds Up Losing to Bloomington : Division VIII: The Hawks extend Bruins into the fourth quarter before falling, 34-21.
- A Little Bit of History
- Excitement Evaporates for Canadian Investors
- STYLE : THE MIDAS TOUCH : Simple Holiday Gifts That Glitter and Glow
- SEASON'S READINGS : Needing Angels
- The Liberal Lion in Winter : The Democrats' Legislative Genius, Los Angeles Congressman Henry A. Waxman is Back on Defense
- Festivals, Feasts & FairsVENTURA--If you're in search...
- Grants: Herb Alpert Foundation Gives $500,000
- Fumes Cause Emergency Landing at Airport
- WEST ADAMS : Luncheon to Benefit Seniors' Services
- SOUTH GATE : Azalea Festival Won't Move to May
- Why the Nuclear Question Still Haunts the World : The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War have greatly raised the risks of proliferation
- The World : Nigeria Must Face the Music: Its Oil Must Be Embargoed
- VENTURA : Garden Plants Seeds of Pride in Community
- A Fitting Tribute and Valued Resource : Riley Wilderness Park Offers the Greatest Amenity of All--a Natural Getaway
- Northridge Goes Over Minnesota's Wall, Into Semifinals : Women's volleyball: Iowa State stands between Matadors and final.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : 1993-94 IN REVIEW
- ANALYSIS : If Raiders Want to Ring in New Year, Changes Are Needed
- Fifth Foul Tests UCLA's Patience, Courage
- NCAA SOCCER : Top-Ranked Indiana Challenges Titans for Final Four Berth
- LOG ON L.A. : Calling Up the Great White Way
- Get the Rockzords a Backstage Pass : They won't sing. They won't dance either. But if you think their $3-million production looks and sounds like a Rolling Stones concert, you'd be right.
- Romm Named Chief Financial Officer at Satellite Technology
- Getting Bank to Pay Check Charges
- SEASON'S READINGS : The Cartographer's Christmas
- SEASON'S READINGS : CRIMINAL PURSUITS : Criminal Minds
- SEASON'S READINGS : Rich in France : Join <i> le beau monde</i> for the holidays
- WILD THINGS : Call of the Fairly Wild
- CITY ARTS : Chicano Faust
- Au Revoir les Enfants (Bravo Friday at...
- Arafat, Palestinians Face a Winter of Discontent : Mideast: Refugees feel abandoned. Discord is rising even in group founded by PLO leader.
- CRENSHAW : Plaza Reports Brisk After-Holiday Sales
- THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Balancing the Extremes : As the first Latino mayor of Santa Ana, Miguel Pulido Jr. has earned the respect of a diverse city--and some criticism
- WILSHIRE : Lawyers Aid Children Affected by AIDS
- My Life as a Fashion Critic Has Its Ups and Downs
- Up to 70% Chance of Rain Through Midday Monday
- Burbank to Pay Nearly $700,000 From Mall Buyout Funds : Finances: Proceeds from the Redevelopment Agency's $10-million Media City Center deal will be tapped to refund a San Diego developer that tried for 12 years to build a shopping facility.
- Can't Phone Home : Despite Efforts, Area Near Palmdale Remains Unwired
- STATE GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Newport Harbor Doesn't Let It Slip Away This Time : Division I: Sailors take a firm hold on State title from the start, defeating Stockton St. Mary's, 15-4, 16-14, 15-10.
- PREP ROUNDUP : Brea Girls Beat Lynwood for Title
- De Anza Victory Over Moorpark Cuts to the Quick : Women's soccer: Defending champion wastes no time scoring in 5-0 victory over Raiders in state semifinal.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Berry Hopes His Voice Will Spur On Heralds
- UMass Tries to Roe, Roe, Roe, but Kansas Rocks the Boat, 81-75 : Wooden Classic: Star forward scores 33 points for Minutemen, but he gets little support as No. 1 ranking will change again.
- Going 55, Hart Can't Be Caught : High school football: Quartz Hill makes an early run but is unable to keep up in Division II semifinals.
- Alabama Birmingham Beats CS Northridge
- A Clear and Dangerous Presence
- ALBUM REVIEW : The Beatles, the Beeb, the Best : **** THE BEATLES "Live at the BBC"; <i> Capitol</i>
- VIDEO : The Watchdog Is on the Case : Movies on tape, disc and TV aren't always the same as the theatrical versions. Ace videophile Tim Lucas knows where the missing pieces are.
- SEASON'S READINGS : More Spirit
- Radiant Heater Looks Like a Wall Hanging
- Destination: The West : Offbeat Off the Slopes : Out-of-the-ordinary winter sports that offer thrills along with the chills
- Water-Saver Kits Give Return on Investment
- DOWNTOWN : Ombudsmen Sought for Nursing Homes
- Holiday Jump-Starts : CHRISTMAS CHESTNUTS AND OTHER SPECIALS AIMED TO FIRE UP THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Sylmar Gets Its Revenge and a Spot in the 4-A Finale
- CRENSHAW : Storyteller to Portray Legends of Africa
- The House That Would Not Be Sold
- Vice Principal Asks Suspensions, Gets Suspended
- GIRLS
- Drawing on Spirit of Tatou
- Birth of the Blues : West Hollywood: Three times a week, the nightspot becomes a classroom and museum. It helps trace the lineage between African and American culture.
- Helms: A Contrarian Who Never Forgets, or Forgives
- Soccer Team Sends an Anti-Drug Message
- Math Errors Damage Residents' Faith in City : It took too long to admit goofs in important calculations
- 2.5 Million Beanbag Chairs Being Recalled
- Responsibility on Trial in DUI Case : Courts: Laguna Beach physician faces second-degree murder conviction for killing two people while driving drunk. Defense argues that he didn't intend harm. Proceedings begin Monday.
- Designer Sought for Scenic 5K Race T-Shirt, Poster
- Phony Charities Target Holiday Spirit : Scams: It's also prime fraud season. Authorities warn prospective donors to ask questions and never give cash.
- New Answers Pose Difficult Questions : Survey Redirects Focus to Crime and Related Issues
- Spacecraft Finds Sun Has Uniform Magnetic Field, Not Magnetic Poles
- Gaffes Make Moorpark Easy Picking : Strawberry Bowl: Five interceptions, two blocked punts doom Raiders in 55-9 loss to Cerritos.
- For Kansas, It's a No-Brainer
- Florida Turns Tide by Not Playing Safe : College football: Stallings' decisions second-guessed after Spurrier's deception wins out, 24-23, ending Alabama's title hopes.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Wins Twice, Reaches State Volleyball Final
- Forlano, Powell Find Different Answers
- CALENDAR: MOVIES : A Face That Tells the Story : The Swiss-born actress Irene Jacob has a remarkable ability to express her characters' emotional upheavals with very few words.
- Singles : Going It Alone : Clubs and resorts can give a lift to single skiers who find meeting people an uphill struggle
- News, Tips & Bargains : U.S. Firm to Issue Mexican Permits
- Cuba Crisis Grows as Castro Tries to Crack Down on Growing Dissent : Caribbean: Some analysts fear tension could erupt in violence. Secret opposition cells reported throughout country.
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : A 'Showcase' effort makes Sunday mornings really shine on KCET
- World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Family Sentenced for Killing Girl
- Czech Skinheads Jailed in Gypsy's Drowning
- Angry Retirees Battle Big Business to Keep Their Health Care : Medicine: Companies argue that their own financial well-being is endangered by the rising cost of benefits.
- Hate Crimes Stir Fear in Islamic Community : Muslims Are Concerned Over Rise in Attacks Aimed at Them in Response to Extremists' Actions Abroad
- COVER STORY : dressed for success : At 26, Designer Karl Kani Sits Atop His Own Fashion Empire. And Although He Has Left the Streets, the Streets Haven't Left Him.
- Local Pooch Is Top Dog to Chase After Chuck Wagon
- 1930s Redux in Bosnia : The international community allowed the aggression of that era to continue unchecked. Are we repeating the same mistake now?
- Stricken Driver Loses Control, Hits Bystander
- Two Cities in East County Among Safest in the Nation : Crime: Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley are topped only by Amherst Town, N.Y., in the FBI's six-month survey.
- Record Numbers Hope to Receive U. S. Citizenship : Immigration: Surge in applications from legal residents is said to be driven in large part by anti-immigrant sentiment.
- Days May Be Numbered for Artificial Oil Islands : Long Beach: With the amount of crude produced dropping off, the long history of drilling appears nearing its end.
- WWII Exhibit Off to Flying Start : Museum: Opening of display at Reagan Presidential Library draws about 2,600 and begins with vintage aircraft show.
- Plenty of St. Nicks at Revamped Yule Parade : Oxnard: The gala event had been for children only, but adults join in this year. Competition is deliberately absent.
- Top Students Deserve Proper Recognition : Saugus High School officials were wrong to eliminate valedictorian's speech
- Andino, Budroe Advance in Hawaii
- Chinese Athletes Lose Medals
- NBA ROUNDUP : Hawks End Magic Streak at Nine Games, 107-105
- Foolish Pleasure, Winner of '75 Kentucky Derby, Dies
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS
- SMALL FACES: Despite widely printed reports to...
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / SAUGUS TOURNAMENT : Antelope Valley Races to Championship
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : OLYMPIC LEAGUE--ORANGE LUTHERAN
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : OLYMPIC LEAGUE--BRETHREN CHRISTIAN
- Nordhoff Continues Run at Championship : High school football: Hawkins gains 264 yards as Rangers advance to title game with 30-19 victory.
- Harvard-Westlake Halts Rally by Berkeley in Final, 54-51
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS
- TENNIS / DAVIS CUP FINAL : Swedes Double Up to Win Title
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Tough Inside, Wins Title
- Miller Has Shown He Can Do a Great Everett Impression : Pro football: But Rams, who face Saints today, were looking for something more.
- The One-Step Outrage : Open Season on NFL Quarterbacks for Those Who Race In and Take a Step Before Unloading
- JC FOOTBALL : San Francisco Completes 11-0 Season
- ON LINE: Rock journalists Dave Marsh, Griel...
- Unvarnished Colorado : A local's guide to glitz-free Breckenridge, an old mining town where the slopes are steep and the partying's hearty
- SEASON'S READINGS : Everybody's Got One : THE BODY: Photographs of the Human Form, <i> By William A. Ewing (Chronicle Books: $29.95</i> , <i> paperback in slipcover; 432 pp.)</i>
- THEY WENT THATAWAY : Around L.A., Movie Crews Can Be Tough Acts to Follow
- <i> Casa, </i> Sweet <i> Casa</i> : Latino Home Buyers Are the Fastest-Growing Group in the Los Angeles County Real Estate Market
- NOTEBOOK : Jefferson High Basketball Teams Honor Deceased Coach
- Elizabeth Glaser, Activist for AIDS Treatment, Dies at 47 : Advocate: Speech telling of disease hushed Democratic Convention. She co-founded Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
- CHESS
- MOUNT WASHINGTON : A Garden Blooms at Southwest Museum
- Mexico Leader Sends Envoy to Chiapas : Latin America: Zedillo sends interior secretary to meet opposition activist, plans historic consultation with Congress.
- 12-Step Program for Recovering Democrats
- Don't Stand By When Hate Shows Its Face : Trial Explores Group Responsibility in Attack; Our Community Shares a Larger Burden
- California Law Spurs Increase in Safe China
- Oregon Timber Sale Ignites Furor : Environment: One last battle is playing out in the Siskiyou National Forest. At the heart of the contest is the fact that the trees of Sugarloaf stand within an area designated as an ancient forest preserve.
- Lawyer Helps Convicts to Get the Least Out of Prison
- STATE GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : DIVISION IV : Calvary Chapel Settles Debt With a Title
- He Can't Hear, Barely Sees but Kicks Army Over Navy
- SEASON'S READINGS : A Fan's Christmas
- ART : A Heavenly Show
- Achille Lauro Sinks, Survivors Head Home
- John Boorman's 1990 Where the Heart Is...
- Cartoonists Welcome New Subjects for Sharp Needles : Satire: Not only do they have Clinton and the liberals for fodder, but Rep. Newt Gingrich and Sens. Bob Dole, Alfonse D'Amato and Jesse Helms are now at center stage.
- CRIME: The FBI reported Saturday that last...
- Sydney Harbor Unlocks Its Convict Past : Australia: No longer ashamed, city touts its founding fathers--or criminals--and fuels a tourism boom.
- Ghosts Wrote Best-Sellers, Author Says : Afterworld: Brazil's most celebrated spirit medium credits more than 500 dead authors and poets for his output. His breadth of styles and subjects is termed astounding.
- Future Farmers Chief Breaks New Ground : Agriculture: Corey Flournoy is the FFA's first black president and its first leader to come from an urban area. But rural life is not in his plans.
- Many Skeptical of School Ratings : Education: Comparing such items as test scores is inadequate for judging overall quality, critics say.
- Truth Bows to Fiction in Debate Over School Prayer : Public campuses are not at all devoid of religion, as some argue. A proposed constitutional amendment covering acts of worship could breach the rights of religious minorities.
- To Boldly Go . . . : At Star Trek Fest, Reports of Captain's Death Are Greatly Examined
- Savings Bonds: Sometimes Conservatism Pays
- SEASON'S READINGS : Books for Grown-Ups : How 'Griffin and Sabine's' creator got into pop-up books
- SEASON'S READINGS : Paperback Writers, Paperback Painters
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Conservation Corps Will Honor Crews
- Clinton Seeks Flexibility in Federal Personnel System : Labor: Administration's proposal would give management more options in disciplining employees and transferring workers into new jobs.
- BALDWIN HILLS : Health Fair to Offer Free Tests, Screenings
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Families Program Needs Donations
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Posters Trace History of Black Panthers
- Troubled Skies for a High-Flying Aircraft : Science: Setbacks plague program to send unpiloted planes to the edge of the stratosphere, but researchers remain hopeful.
- SOUTH GATE : Free Classes Begin at Adult School
- Cable TV Franchise Under Fire : Utilities: A deluge of complaints prompts L.A. officials to threaten to revoke Century's operating agreement.
- Treading the Murky Waters of the Investment Pool Fiasco
- Words of Hope at Lakin Funeral : Mourning: The college chancellor is remembered as a scholar dedicated to improving the lives of others.
- Going for the Green / Freeway Crews Improve the Valley's Landscape
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE--Capistrano Valley Christian
- GOP's Gain May Be Valley's Loss : As Republicans prepare to take control of the state Assembly, the region's clout is almost certain to diminish with the change of key leadership positions.
- Organic Alternatives to Commercial Spraying
- SEASON'S READINGS : Other Worlds
- Rollin' Along the Mississippi
- Taking the Slow Road Through Austria
- Serbs Break Vow, Won't Free Captives : Balkans: Resumption of some NATO patrol flights brings renewed threat from Bosnian rebel leader. Plans to withdraw peacekeepers are 'quite advanced,' U.N. chief says.
- D'Amato to Press Reopening of Whitewater Investigation : Politics: The likely chairman of the Senate banking committee says a special panel will probe issues concerning Clinton's failed real estate venture.
- Chimps Get TLC in Halfway House : Burundi: Center was founded by famous primate expert Jane Goodall. It treats problems much like those of abused children.
- 'Soapdish'
- Science Popularizer Sagan Still a High-Wire Act : Stargazer: Between lectures and symposiums and robotic missions, he's turning his novel "Contact" into a Hollywood script. He is also writing another novel, a "love story," with his wife, Ann Druyan.
- 'The Story Lady'
- Jesse Philips; Executive and Philanthropist
- Public-Relations Ethics Questioned as Some Agents Pose as Journalists : Information: Deception violates PR code, but critics say it's common nonetheless.
- Paralegals State Their Case : 'Legal Technicians' Offer a Low-Cost Alternative, but Are Still the Target of Lawyers, Bar Associations
- Behind L.A.'s Homeless Crisis: Housing Codes Designed for the '60s
- Retire the Scholastic Aptitude Test : Education: College admissions should be based on more accurate measures such as academic achievement.
- Airliner Makes Emergency Landing
- Trustees Defend Preference for Private Schools : Education: One started his own one-student facility. They cite choice, safety, say they can still serve district.
- SEASON'S READINGS : Beware of Holiday Kitsch
- DOWNTOWN : Library Offers 3 New Card Catalogues
- REGION : Feedback Sought on Area's Homeless
- O.C. Navy Officer Among 40 Hurt in Taxicab Crash
- City Fears Fallout of Court Ruling Favoring Builder : Thousand Oaks: It could eliminate a series of roadblocks that developers routinely face when pursuing projects.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Kimble's Potential Keeps His Coach on the Sideline
- Read This Story on Rudeness! Now!
- Toys R on the Road
- Deal of the Week
- The Poet and the Rock Star : All He Wants to Do Is Write Some Poems ... And Now, Thanks to Sheryl Crowe, Many of Us Can Recite at Least One ... Until the Sun Comes Up Over Santa Monica Boulevard
- Commerce, Culture Join on St. Lawrence River : Canada: The many moods of <i> la mer </i> are found on a trip from the Thousand Islands to the sea. This turnpike for shipping is also a refuge for wildfowl, whales.
- 20 Die in Train Crash
- Upstart Party in Taiwan Makes Gains : Asia: Elections shake traditional power structure. But results don't appear to pose direct challenge to China.
- PERSPECTIVE ON SCHOOLS : When Religion Is Used to Exclude : For one child, the harm was not in the prayer itself but in the hostile environment that it created.
- Trial Casts Spotlight on Brutal Home Invasions : Crime: Victims overcome fear of retaliation to describe violence allegedly committed by Vietnamese youths who are accused of preying on Asian families.
- Club Champions Shooting It Out : Golf: Several area players in the field of tournament at North Ranch today.
- Clippers Fall in Showdown at the Bottom : Pro basketball: Timberwolves, the next-worst team in the NBA, are too tough for 0-15 L.A., 103-95.
- Who Shot Kentucky? UCLA's J.R., of Course : Wooden Classic: Freshman makes two free throws in final second to beat Wildcats, 82-81.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE--ST. MICHAEL'S PREP
- 49ers Enjoy a Breather Against Division II Foe
- CS Northridge Fights Gamely Before Falling : Women's basketball: Tenacious Matadors have coach predicting that first victory will come soon.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS
- PERFORMING ARTS : Youthful Maestro Eyes 21st Century : Mehli Mehta, at 86, is preparing the way for a new music director of the L.A.-based youth orchestra he formed in 1964. But don't count him out yet.
- Santa Ana Wrestlers Top Irvine, Win El Toro 10-Way Tournament
- Saban Is New Michigan State Football Coach
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE--HERITAGE CHRISTIAN
- Never Too Early to Pronounce the Winner
- They're Raving Over 1995 : The promoters of 'Plantasia' hope their New Year's Eve show at the Coliseum will be North America's biggest rave ever.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOWL GAMES : Late Stand by Defense Gets Fullerton Past Hancock
- JAZZ SPOTLIGHT
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Thirst For Peace Makes Shulman Claim a Winner
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE--LIBERTY CHRISTIAN
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Novelty Has Worn Off in Minnesota
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION VIII SEMIFINAL : Bloomington Sets Scoring Record, 34-21
- ART NOTES : 21st Century Redesign for Old Glory
- THEATER : THEATER NOTES : 'Sunset' on Hollywood Boulevard
- COVER STORY : Who Said Romance Was Dead? : With 'Disclosure,' Michael Douglas completes a trilogy of modern male anxiety that includes 'Fatal Attraction' and 'Basic Instinct.' How did he find himself on the movies' sexual forefront?
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : FREELANCE--ORANGEWOOD ACADEMY
- THE FENTON CHRONICLES : Composer a 'Vampire' Victim Too
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : METRO LEAGUE--PACIFIC SHORES
- ENGLAND SWINGS: The Stone Roses, who disappeared...
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Blough Puts Simi Valley Home Free Again
- 'Oliver!' With a Twist : If a 28-year-old London director deconstructs the classic Lionel Bart musical, can he put it back together? Apparently so: It's sold $11 million worth of tickets before opening.
- Kenny's Leap
- 'Wuthering Heights' Gets TV Reprieve
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / NORDHOFF TOURNAMENT : Seniors Lift Santa Paula to First Title in 22 Years
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / SMALL SCHOOLS : OLYMPIC LEAGUE--CALVARY CHAPEL
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : No. 2 North Carolina Looking to Move Up
- PERFORMING ARTS : ON THE RECORD : From Verdi: 'Otello' and 'Falstaff'
- HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY / WEST REGIONAL : Continuing String of Surprises, Nordhoff's Canchola Places 2nd
- Afghanistan Sinks Deeper Into the Misery of a Forgotten War : Kabul: Rival factions continue to clash daily in the country's besieged capital. After 15 years, no end of the fighting is in sight.
- High-Pressure High : Academic Success Is Key to Popularity at Fiercely Competitive, Multiethnic School
- Inner Visions
- Athlete Decides Life Is More Important Than Sports
- Gunning for Newt, Bill and Betty Crocker
- WESTLAKE : Workshops on Small Businesses Planned
- Pulling Up by Bootstraps Takes Time : Meet Veronica, who'll make it if she survives Gingrich.
- Tough Row to Hoe : Promising Field Leaves Partners With Bumper Crop of Trouble