- Digirati Protest Congressional Crackdown on Indecency
- City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : Company Works the Sticker Shift : Zumar Gets Into High Gear to Make New Speed Limit Signs
- Westside : FEMA Denies Malibu Aid for Landslide
- Countywide : Bright Idea for Holidays: Drive Sober
- DANA POINT : Nature Park Idea Nixed by Council
- Police Arrest Suspect Leaving Eatery After Robbery, Rape There
- Consumer Prices Are Unchanged in November : Economy: It's the lowest reading in more than four years, fueling rate cut hopes. Factory production up 0.2%.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Modestly Higher Food Prices Seen for '96 : Indicators: But cost of produce is likely to surge. Popularity of dining out is expected to grow.
- Gramm Counters Forbes' Airwave Attack : Politics: 'Deceitful' accusation made by GOP rival prompted Texas senator to set the record straight about his role in tax increase bill, aide says.
- THE CARIBBEAN : A Haitian Vote for Peace--and One-Party Rule?
- Rafael Portillo; Director, Editor of Mexican Films
- FULLERTON : Special Mailboxes to Accept Letters to Santa
- Chief at Center of New Controversy : LAPD: Panel probes allegations that Williams pressured captain for information later used by his lawyer in a suit against school district. He denies wrongdoing.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Applicants Sought for Design Review Board
- D.A. to Review Allegations Related to Assembly Races
- NHL ROUNDUP : Oates' Four Goals Stop Panthers
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Osborne to Discuss Team on TV Segment
- Surgery Ends Season for Kings' Tsyplakov
- TV REVIEW : PBS' 18-Minute Trim Hurts the Royal's 'Sleeping Beauty'
- Company Town : California No. 1 in Multimedia, Study Finds : Technology: UCLA report says the Bay Area has a slight edge over Los Angeles in the number of such businesses. State thrives on its connections to Silicon Valley and the studios.
- REAL ESTATE
- Ex-Foe Wilson Has Prais for Willie Brown
- About Those Constant Velocity Joints . . .
- Toni Cade Bambara; Award-Winning Writer, Filmmaker
- Three Robbed at Gunpoint in Huntington Motel
- ACLU Report Urges Better Medical Screening at 2 County Jails
- MARMONTE LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM BY TEAM'
- Countywide : Toys for Tots Appeals for Donations of Gifts
- Prepare to Deal With the Voters' Choice : *Russia: A popular ex-general who champions social order may ride Sunday's vote into the presidential contest.
- CYPRESS : City to Proceed With 4 Projects Supported in Straw Poll
- Storm Trashes Local Beaches : Weather: Cleanup underway after first winter rains wash tons of debris into ocean. Second front is due today.
- La Canada Dismisses Palmdale
- Valderrama Brings Prestige as Major League Soccer Signee
- MOVIE REVIEWS : A Dangerous Game Shows It's a Jungle Out There
- MOVIE REVIEWS : A Big Payoff for All : At the Core of 'Heat's' Success Are De Niro, Pacino and Ensemble Acting
- Advanced Micro Devices to Build Wafer Plant in Germany
- Rockwell and Partner Get OK for Missile Sale
- Trimedyne Inc.: The Irvine medical laser manufacturer...
- Fed Member Rejected for Credit Card : Banking: Lawrence B. Lindsey takes it in stride as he testifies about the aggressive marketing of plastic.
- BALKAN PEACE TREATY : Chronology of the Conflict
- Legislature Can't Limit Initiatives, Court Says : Law: State justices say lawmakers acted illegally in exempting some insurance companies from Prop. 103.
- EPA Finds 37% of U.S. Bodies of Water Unusable : Pollution: Agency cites improvements but says sewage, fertilizer and other pollutants make many rivers and lakes unfit for fishing or swimming.
- Praying for Peace--and a Future
- Recalling the running of the rabbits:The magazine...
- Simpson Appears at Ex-Girlfriend Barbieri's Deposition
- Koon Released After Serving 27 Months for King Beating
- Famine's Far-Reaching Fallout : A developing crisis in North Korea could destabilize the region
- Sheriff Backs Relaxing Rules on Concealed-Weapons Permits
- Clippers Don't Let Streak Hit Double Digits : Pro basketball: Day off helps as Vaught leads rally against Miami, 89-84.
- Filling a Tall Order : Duck Defenseman Tverdovsky Trying to Live Up to Expectations
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Futurity Entry Tropicool Has a Classic Look
- NHL Offers Bettman Contract Extension : Hockey: Board of Governors lauds his "strong and stable leadership" as commissioner.
- Full Menu Awaits New Year's Eve Diners
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : PAC-10 CONFERENCE : Ex-Cal Assistant Mariucci Named Coach
- FDA Approves Drug for Herpes: SmithKline Beecham...
- Company Town : David Vogler to Oversee Kids Content at Disney Online
- Company Town
- Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana semiconductor company...
- Attacks Heat Up Debate on Israeli Withdrawal : West Bank: Violence against Jewish settlers and troops outrages many. But pullout is likely to continue.
- WITHOUT PIER: While city officials wring their...
- Rate Hike for Quake Insurance Stymied : Government: At issue is the accuracy of 'modeling,' a technique the industry uses to predict losses.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Japanese Schools Seek English Instructors
- Obituaries : John Jaco; Longtime Railroad Conductor
- Company Town
- Committee Demands Whitewater Papers : Inquiry: Senate panel, rejecting White House compromise, orders attorney to turn over notes taken by president's advisors at meeting.
- Women's Choices, Not Bias, Blamed for Lower Earnings : Workplace: Family and career choices are the key factors in the pay disparity between sexes, conservative think tank's study says.
- Memorial Services Set for Michael Emery
- Still Slicing & Dicing : He's the king of the Pocket Fisherman, Veg-O-Matic and hair in a can. But wait! There's more! For one time only, Ron Popeil--the force behind Ronco --pitches his autobiography.
- Judith Viorst Knows That a Child's Fears Are Ours Too
- AIDS Patient Set to Receive Baboon Marrow : Health: Man's infected tissue is killed before controversial transplant.
- RSVP : High-Power Benefit Raises So Much but With So Few
- Southeast/Long Beach : HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
- Shedding His Past : Man Lost 400 Pounds, Set for Skin Surgery
- 2nd Fire Destroys House Damaged Earlier
- National Video Rentals
- Auctioning a Piece of American History
- French Strikes Begin to Wane, Though New Protests Planned
- Senate Confirms 18 Nominations for Envoy Posts
- THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Approve Self-Storage Center
- GLENDALE / BURBANK : Three Plead Guilty in Scam to Avoid Fuel Excise Tax
- Giving Aid and Comfort to Crime Victims : A variety of groups offer financial help and emotional support to those whose lives have been torn by violence. : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
- Murphy Named Regional Soccer Coach of Year
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Estancia Routs Corona del Mar in Tournament
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Reggie White Makes Miracle Recovery
- Hall Will Join Crush as CEO and President
- Mexican Kilns Cast Pall on El Paso : Industry: Scientist at Los Alamos lab is trying to perfect a clean-burning, economical alternative to brick making in which old tires are burned.
- Hair Today . . . Humiliation for Life
- World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : Desert Searched for Remains of U.S. Pilot
- BALKAN PEACE TREATY : With Peace at Hand, Is Justice Beyond Reach? : War crimes: Many remain doubtful that those accused of atrocities will be brought to account.
- 3rd Holden Case Voided by Judge : Courts: Councilman claims vindication while defendant's lawyer vows to appeal.
- IRVINE : Plans for 36-Acre Park Approved by Council
- Erik Menendez Says He Is Tired of Jail
- NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets Simply Golden This Time in New York
- MOVIE REVIEW : New Dimensions to Eloquent 'Cry, the Beloved Country'
- French Judge Backs Oakley Infringement Suits
- LABOR
- Another Storm Due Today in Southland : Weather: Less rain is expected this time, but large swells will continue pounding coast.
- Disney Co. Moves to Foreclose on Troubled Hotel
- Small Airlines Ordered to Improve Safety : Flight: The FAA says commuter carriers must meet the same standards as big fliers. New equipment, fewer flying hours for pilots are required.
- Democrats File New Ethics Complaint Against Gingrich : Congress: Speaker violated tax and election laws, they allege. The move follows House panel vote to investigate his use of donations to teach course.
- World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Samper Corruption Charges Shelved
- Mom Sentenced for Tossing Sons in River : Court: Judge recommends that San Pedro woman serve at least part of her 12-year term in a mental hospital.
- Valleywide : City May Eliminate Some Public Hearings
- Ex-Council Member May Seek His Old Seat : Moorpark: Scott Montgomery, who resigned amid charges of conflict of interest, is considering running again, his lawyer says.
- Cleanup of Oil Spill Nearing Completion : Accident: Workers mop up along Los Angeles River after Wednesday's three-truck crash. Search continues for smeared birds.
- CRIME WATCH : Love's Not That Blind
- FBI Must Open Lennon Files to UCI Professor
- Hawthorne Mayor's Bounty a Boon to Nonprofit Community Groups : Unopposed in election, he donates campaign funds to local organizations.
- RECREATION / IRENE GARCIA : Skaters Suit Up for Their Big Chill
- 'That's Entertainment!': Superb Retrospective : VARIOUS ARTISTS: "That's Entertainment! The Ultimate Anthology of MGM Musicals"Turner/Rhino ****
- Krause's Loses $1.4 Million in Quarter
- Sunstone Adds Fourth Hotel, Looks for More
- Daiwa to Sell U.S. Business to Sumitomo
- AIDS Patient Given Baboon Bone Marrow : Health: Man's infected tissue is killed before controversial transplant.
- Gramm Counters Forbes' Airwave Attack : Politics: 'Deceitful' accusations made by GOP rival prompted Texas senator to set the record straight about his role in tax increase bill, aide says.
- THE GOODS : The Real Toy Story : It may seem that kids hope for anything with a brand name for holiday gifts. But the anticipation of presents is what really turns them on.
- Central Los Angeles : WALKING WITH SECURITY
- SOCCER ROUNDUP : Kovach's Goal Gives Los Alamitos a Victory
- Guarded Look at Marmonte Race
- THE TIMES 1995 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : ALL-COUNTY GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL
- Prowling for Goals : King Wing Vitali Yachmenev Has Gone From Chasing Burglars to Being Chased by Defensemen as One of the NHL's Top Rookies
- Health Giants' Deal Off : Its Demise Puts Future of Two Charities in Question
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Retreat as Investors Take Profits
- Edwards Plans 18-Screen Theater for Aliso Viejo Site
- 'Tis the Crunch Season for Stock Fund Managers
- Company Town : DreamWorks Plans Its Dream Factory
- Lee Zhito; Editor, Publisher of Billboard Magazine
- Ojai Man Held in Shooting Death Outside Stable
- Boy in Coma Improves; Inquiry Continues
- South Bay : NIGHTCLUB SUIT
- VENTURA COUNTY FOCUS : COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors May Back School Grant
- Biola Rolls Past Pacific Christian
- Quiksilver Sports Sales, Profit Gains Over Prior Year
- City Diverted $500,000 From Pacoima Study
- COLUMN ONE : After War, Refugees Forever? : Two Bosnian women, one Muslim and one Serb, are mirror-image victims of greed and ethnic hatred. Peace pact guarantees the right of return for millions like them. But few believe they will ever go home.
- Don't Appoint a Prosecutor, Letter Warned
- 'Hidden' Seal Beach Suburb
- Ex-Fertility Worker Says UCI Spurned Evidence : Scandal: Attorney says the employee offered details of egg swapping to several university officials in '92.
- Sherman Oaks : Family Gets High-Tech Seat at Star's Concert
- Legal Battle Over Airport Initiative Postponed : Courts: Judge orders delay to give all sides time to produce additional documents in dispute about El Toro vote petitions.
- Erik Menendez Says He Is Tired of Prison, Wants to Go Home
- WESTLAKE : Bank Robbed by Man Wearing Ski Mask
- Van Nuys : Santa Flies In to Gault Elementary
- Northridge : Professor's Memorial Planned for Saturday
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ross' Three-Pointer in Overtime Gives Rancho Santiago a Victory
- Dodgers Sign Hansen, Guthrie; Deal With Candiotti Is Close
- De La Hoya Will Work in Garden : Boxing: He says he won't take anything for granted against Leija tonight.
- Wait a Second for '96
- Teen Held in Subway Attack That Killed Clerk
- Woman Pushed Into Train's Path Survives
- Dramatic Life, Death of an O.C. Judge
- VENTURA : Planners Support Mall Expansion
- No Marked Rise in Charter School Test Scores Found
- FILLMORE : Custody of Ill Murder Suspect Still Unresolved
- BREA : New Program to Aid Medical Emergencies
- Top Transit Officials Seek Merger Study : Consolidations: Reviewer would consider rolling toll road agencies into the Orange County Transportation Authority.
- San Gabriel Valley : Rapist Fails Test, Release Is Canceled
- Leniency Denied in Manslaughter Case : Courts: Judge sentences defendant to four years in the 1983 bludgeoning death of an Irvine tire store owner in his home.
- Finally, Titans Get Their Due
- Decking the Halls : Entrepreneurs: 'Tis the season for O.C. designers specializing in indoor and outdoor holiday decorations.
- Samuel Lee Smiser; Entrepreneur, Mule Team Owner
- Mexico Cracks Door on Stormy Salinas Debate
- 3 Plead Guilty to Bilking Government Out of Fuel Taxes
- Woman Is Sentenced for Throwing Sons Off Bridge
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : PRO BOWL : Cowboys, 49ers Dominate Voting
- UNIVERSITY BEAT / LONNIE WHITE : Long Beach's Start Promising
- Schubert, Mozart Get Their Due : Music review: Donath brings out the best in composers and musicians in OCPAC program.
- CABARET REVIEW : '3 B's' Pays Tribute to Club Balladry
- A Nation in the Fast Lane Does In the 'Double Nickel' : Safety: Ending the 55-mph limit spurs debate on the speed issue in the U.S., home of the world's deadliest roads.
- Senators Criticize Grants for South Africa Projects : Foreign aid: Agency gave funding to U.S. groups for programs in that nation, which included $300,000 for hair care training, they say.
- Approval Rating Poll Has Clinton Up, Gingrich Down
- Central Los Angeles : Women Back Mother Investigated After Fire
- GOP Cuts Hurt War on Drugs, White House Official Says : Congress: Full funding of administration's program would have led to 5% drop in narcotics use annually, Lee Brown says.
- Reform Is on Trial in Russian Election : Big extremist gains would be bad news for U.S.
- GARDEN GROVE : Council in Conflict Over Ballot Wording
- Institute Sues Rocketdyne Over Toxics
- Playing With House Money, Indians Get a Big Blackjack : Baseball: Cleveland signs McDowell to two-year deal. Mets get Lance Johnson, Clayton traded to Cardinals on another busy day.
- 'Vegas' the Favorite Film With N.Y. Critics : Movies: The Critics' Circle goes outside the mainstream for its top picks of 1995.
- Anteaters' Shipp Ineligible to Play This Season : Colleges: Grades weren't good enough for UCI basketball player, who is recovering from an accident.
- 3rd Harassment Case Against Holden Voided : Courts: Councilman claims vindication while defendant's lawyer vows to appeal.
- AID Projects in S. Africa
- O'Leary's Travel
- Bosnian Peace
- Third World Infant Mortality
- Better Medical Testing at County Jails Urged : Prisons: ACLU inspector finds a need for improved screening of inmates for TB and venereal diseases.
- Sweepstakes Costs
- Galileo
- Soured Deal Spotlights Beverly Hills Medical World : Court: The buyer of a posh eye clinic in the 'Golden Triangle' sued after profits slid, claiming the previous owner had improperly inflated earnings. But the doctor who sold the business prevails in trial.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Window on the Collapse
- Woman Sentenced for Hurling Sons Off Bridge
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 15, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 15, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 15, 1995
- Obituaries - Dec. 15, 1995
- A Verdict Owing to Unrest and Hard-Liner Posturing : *China: Wei Jingsheng's star-chamber trial underlines the Deng succession struggle.
- Police Officer Praised for Use of 'Commendable Restraint'
- COUNTYWIDE : Emergency Shelters Need Helpers, Goods
- BALKAN PEACE TREATY : Air Force Balks at Sending Blackbird to Bosnia : Military: U.S. commander requests spy plane, but Pentagon says craft is obsolete.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Pact Shows Europe Still Looks to U.S.
- House Fire Kills Grandmother, 5 Children : Tragedy: Wiring malfunction is suspected in Hawaiian Gardens blaze.
- HUMAN MESSAGE: Orange County doesn't intend to...
- LA PALMA : Group Raises $500 for Library Branch
- Officials Considering Steel or Concrete to Rebuild Pier : Landmarks: With the walkway suffering storm damage for the third time in a year, some say it may be more important to be practical than to focus on Ventura's image.
- Panel Agrees on Baby Bells' Expansion Into Long-Distance : Telecom: Conferees overcome a key stumbling block on the road to reform legislation.
- CRUISE CONTROL: How is the Ventura Freeway...
- Sybert Courts FOTs--Friends of Tony--by Saying He's One Too
- Microsoft, NBC Outline Cable TV Plan : Internet: Software giant plans to pay $220 million to buy 50% stake in news channel that will replace network's 'America's Talking.'
- 3 Balkan Leaders Sign Treaty; U.S. Role in Peace Bid Praised : Bosnia: Clinton urges former combatants to 'go forward together.' Formal end to Europe's bloodiest conflict since WWII triggers deployment of 60,000 NATO-led troops.
- Federal Bail-Seekers' Drug Tests Ordered
- Mounting Garbage Causing a Stink : Sanitation: Due to vehicle inspections in wake of fatal accident, trash in some Valley areas has accumulated for two weeks.
- PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN RIGHTS : The Cause and Human Effect : Ken Saro-Wiwa, the Nigerian poet and activist, has become the world's latest martyr for the environment.
- Volunteers / Helping hands : CYPRESS : Nietos Are Honored as Family of Year
- HOLIDAY COOKIES : Preserving a Hannukah Tradition
- COTO DE CAZA : Board Acts to Bring New School Closer
- Pressed Not to Run, GOP Candidate Says : Politics: Pringle aide denies to trying to block primary campaign against Irvine assemblywoman.
- Truck Mishap Threatens Homes
- Lake View Terrace : Another Equestrian Project in the Works
- 'Tis the Season : Year After Year, Detroit Lions Start Late Winning Streak to Save Coach Fontes' Job
- Just Preps
- PROFILE : VALLEY WEEKEND : DJ Faces Frenzy of Musicians Anxious for 'Local Spotlight' : Mimi Chen of KSCA-FM sorts through the good, the bad, the inaudible to find bands.
- OC LIVE! : Audiences Again Find Steve Martin a Grand Father Figure
- International Business
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : European Parliament Courts Turkey by Approving Free-Trade Pact
- Vans Inc. Picks Financial Officer
- President of Irvine's Platinum Software to Resign : Technology: Company, coming off losses and layoffs, will look for marketing expert to replace David Proctor.
- PROJECT : Garden Garland
- All-Ventura Football Team
- NEWS ANALYSIS : White House Takes Risks With Whitewater Strategy : Inquiry: By invoking privileges, Clinton may win legal battle but lose political one. Senate panel expected to prolong fight.
- Update / Follow-up on the news : YORBA LINDA : Gullixson Succeeds Welch on Split Vote
- Spielberg Notes Hollywood Twist for Dream Works : Entertainment: He, Geffen and welcome guests to studio site--the hangar where Howard Hughes built the Spruce Goose. Mogul dubs it a spot where dreams are brought to life.
- CAMARILLO : Recycler Scraps Warehouse Plans
- THOUSAND OAKS : NRA Invites Sheriff to Discuss Gun Permits
- Homeowners Win New Battle on Insurance Funds : Ruling: State Supreme Court lets stand decision that gives property owners--not mortgage lenders--control of most quake payments.
- Questions Raised Over Restoration : Landmark: Some leaders insist on restoring the battered pier. Others say perhaps its length needs to be shortened or reinforced to endure the pounding surf.
- ALL-COUNTY GIRLS' TENNIS
- RESTAURANTS : OC LIVE! : Savoring S. America at Ginga Brazil, Pollo Inka
- VALLEY WEEKEND : KIDS : Put Earth-Friendly Gifts on Your Shopping List : The spirit of the season and the spirit of conservation can mesh with environmentally sound presents.
- ALBUM REVIEWS : CD Packages for Classical Christmas
- ART : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Images Celebrate the Nobility of Farm Laborers
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Boy George Gives an Oddly Charming Show
- International Business
- HEALTH
- International Business
- BITES : How Cow?
- Salad Days
- BY DESIGN : Barely There
- Southeast : YOUTH LEADERSHIP
- Couple Sues Bar Chain Over Accident : Courts: Plaintiffs say bartender let them drink too much before driving. Lawsuit seeks $500,000.
- Powell Finishes Sentence; Koon to Be Released Today
- Shoe Boxes of Gifts Get Send-Off for Children in Troubled Lands : Students contribute toys in 'Operation Christmas Child' effort for Bosnia, Rwanda.
- San Gabriel Valley : Azusa Voters Reject Proposed Card Club
- THE COLLEGES / JEFF FLETCHER : CSUN Women's New Attitude Not Translating Into Offense
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Nakanishi Shines for Irvine Valley
- Just Preps : Notables
- Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Hurley Has Been a Consistent Winner
- Bing's Concept Not Half-Baked
- VALLEY WEEKEND : Archetype of Nude Reveals New Meanings : Yolanda Gonzalez explores the theme of self-examination in her painting series, 'metamorphosis.'
- Behind the Scenes / Orange County : Store Openings Provide Time for a Reality 'Chic'
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : They Were Victims of World War II Atrocities, but of a Different Kind : THE COMFORT WOMEN: Japan's Brutal Regime of Enforced Prostitution in the Second World War, by George Hicks; W.W. Norton & Co.; $25, 303 pages
- Police Chief Writes Memoirs That Skirt Controversies : LAPD: Book is due out in April. Williams defends omissions by saying, 'It's not intended to be a tell-all.'
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Westside : AIDS Facility for the Homeless Opens
- 3 in Family Die in Collision on California 118 : Tragedy: A car with two women and an infant smashes into a truck. The father, searching for them, comes upon the scene.
- 2 Women, Child Die When Car Smashes Into 18-Wheel Truck : Tragedy: Oxnard mother, her baby and the child's aunt are killed on California 118 near Camarillo. The father, searching for them, comes upon the scene.
- Drive-Up Pharmacy Gets Preliminary OK
- Ice Dogs Stifled by Grizzlies, 4-0
- Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY
- Just Preps : Notables
- OC LIVE!
- Hold the anchovies:The journal, "The Chronicle of...
- LAGUNA BEACH : Finding a Stepping Stone for His Art
- Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Valley Football Team : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Lewis Finished Season Fast
- Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team : LINEMAN OF THE YEAR : Diedeker Dominates
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Shooters Get Left Out in the Cold
- VALLEY WEEKEND : Readings Allow Stage Groups to Test the Theatrical Waters : Interact holds the development sessions every Monday night. Special performances of 'She Loves Me' this weekend will benefit the company.
- Banks Earned Record Profits in 3rd Quarter : Finance: Lower premiums and stable interest rates helped the bottom line.
- Therapist Pleads Guilty to Insider Lockheed Deal : Securities: Information from a session with a company executive was parlayed into a market windfall.
- HEALTH
- Diplomatic Ties Will Help Bind Peace Treaty
- Russian Retreat May Jettison Space Station Deal
- CYPRESS : Council Votes Itself a 5% Salary Raise
- MIDWEEK REPORT : HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS UPDATE : Seeing Double at Notre Dame
- HOLIDAYS' : MUSIC OF THE ANGELS
- Executive Travel : Gonna Check Out Early? That Could Cost You Something
- FASHION / SENSE OF STYLE : We Will, We Will Clothe You
- O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE GRAND JURY'S CHARGES
- On the Sidelines but Still a Player : He's a talk-show host and author. We haven't heard the last from Mario Cuomo.
- Surfer Survives 10 Chilling Hours at Sea
- Another Gem in Brown's Crown
- D.A. Opposes Freeing Murder Suspect, 90 : Crime: Alfred Pohlmeier, who is charged in the strangulation of his wife in September, was hospitalized after falling in his cell.
- Southeast : State OKs Beer Sales at Pyramid Arena
- International Business : European Union, Latin America Look Toward Closer Trade Ties : Summit: Agreement will commit EU and Mercosur to economic and political talks over 10 years or more.
- AST Buyouts Top $3 Million : Computers: Struggling Irvine firm's SEC filing also shows it's paying new chief Ian Diery $700,000 a year, stock options and $500,000 to move in. Base pay is among highest in O.C.
- HOLIDAY COOKIES : A Spicy Dream : The Cookies Were Mysterious, Exotic. But Were They Real?
- Tea Talk From the Experts
- O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE GRAND JURY'S CHARGES
- Controller Urges End of Probate Referee System
- FELIZ NAVIDAD: Looking to break from American...
- O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE GRAND JURY'S CHARGES : 19 Citizens Certain to Leave Their Mark as Service Nears End : Law: Run-in with district attorney over possible conflict speaks to controversial panel's independence.