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What happened on November 07, 1995
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Caught in Generations of Lies, False Pride : THE HOUSE ON THE LAGOON \o7 by Rosario Ferre\f7 ; Farrar Straus & Giroux $23, 407 pages By Achy Obejas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Revamping RDAs : Remember the chart that tells how much of this and that you should eat? Most agree it needs rewriting. But how? By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
A Man of Compromise in a Hostile World : John H. Chafee is the Senate's pivot man on environment. And that's a tough spot for a Republican caught in a tide of conservatism. By Gregg Zoroya, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Balmy Dearest : Anaheim Writer-Mother Finds Fertile Ground for P.M.S. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BODY WATCH : It's Height, Not Hips, That Aids Childbirth By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Making Those Upper Arms Unflappable THE WASHINGTON POST
BODY WATCH : The Wrong Sell? : It's a new kind of health 'insurance': harvesting fetal blood cells in case a bone marrow transplant is needed later. But some ethicists say it's exploitative. By Frank Spencer-molloy, THE HARTFORD COURANT
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : A Century Flies By : Students Race 'From Hip-Hop to Barbershop' to Benefit Chapman University By Kathryn Bold
'Dr. Germ': One of the World's Most Dangerous Women : Weapons: Rihab Rashid Taha masterminded Iraq's deadly germ-warfare program. And for years, she helped hide it. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Depression Drug's Side Effect Has Users Aroused By John Schwartz, THE WASHINGTON POST
Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Apologies to Seuss
Cat Ladies
Team Names
Service Union Trusteeship
Not Yet at Rest : NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : A nonprofit group is fighting development plans while seeking to expnd Los Angeles National Cemetery, on the crowded Westside, into an 'Arlington of the West.' By Jane Spiller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Non-Voters, Ballot Box Offers No Representation : Politics: They also say they don't have time to go to polls. Numbers are growing as election turnouts decline. By Judy Pasternak and Cathleen Decker, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabin's Killer Defiant as He Faces Judge : Assassination: He cites Bible to defend action. His brother is arrested. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Israelis Confront the Heart of Hatred : Contempt for Rabin festered in religious schools and the right. Now a nation wonders why extremism went unchecked and how to defeat it. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton: 'Stay the Righteous Course' : Tribute: President promises U.S. support for Israel, compares Rabin to Moses. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate OKs Merger With First Bank By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Is Buried Amid Vows to Fulfill His Dream of Peace : Israel: Former enemies embrace nation in its moment of deepest grief. The assassinated prime minister's granddaughter tearfully recalls her 'eternal hero.' By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor, Many in L.A. Bid Shalom By Larry B. Stammer and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First Interstate OKs Deal to Merge With First Bank System By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Bids 'Shalom' to Old Friend By Nora Zamichow and Larry B. Stammer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Controller Orders Audits of Prisons, Education Office : Finances: Kathleen Connell also announces that a review of Medi-Cal is under way. She says the probes are needed to identify potential savings. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Boom Town : Private Construction Wanes, but State Building Projects Have Sacramento Humming By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carew Goes to Bat for His Daughter : Medicine: Baseball Hall of Famer issues an emotional appeal for bone marrow donors to help his child and other cancer patients. By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaker Assails 'Fear' Tactics of Some in GOP : Assembly: Republican maverick Setencich also criticizes the religious right's influence within party. But he refuses to give names. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kim Reportedly to Decide Soon on Roh Trial By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shevardnadze Wins Georgia Presidency By Selina Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mounties Red-Faced Over Break-In By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Sets Herself, Two Children on Fire \o7 Reuters\f7
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Orange County Voices:
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : O.C. Jews Gather to Mourn, Decry Extremism : Memorial: Religious leaders address crowd of hundreds in Costa Mesa. 'Our innocence has ended,' Irvine rabbi says. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIEW FROM AMERICA : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Rabin's Death, Like J.F.K.'s, Could Breed Skeptics By Richard T. Cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Assailant Slipped Through
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Clinton Tells Mourners to Make Peace Rabin's Lasting Legacy
A CITY MOURNS : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : In Jerusalem, Heartache Binds People of All Faiths By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER
THE PALESTINIANS : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : New Fears for Future Pervade the West Bank By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ARAB WORLD : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Ex-Enemies Risk Wrath at Home to Say Goodby By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Hussein Calls Rabin Friend, Says He Died as 'Soldier for Peace'
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Arafat Watches on Television
THE WIDOW : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Leah Rabin 'Larger Than Life' By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GRANDDAUGHTER : FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : The Keeper of Rabin's Flame By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAREWELL TO A PEACEMAKER : Voices
Quebec Turnout Offers Sharp Contrast to U.S. : Elections: Experts agree on why Americans are less inclined to vote. But they don't have a firm answer of how to change it. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Law Proposed to Level Drug Penalties \o7 Associated Press\f7
New Hampshire Governor Set to Endorse Dole, Sources Say \o7 From the Washington Post\f7
Oklahoma Bombing Judge Says He Can Be Impartial : Trial: Lawyer for presiding jurist asks appeals court to keep him on case. Defense argues he should step down because blast damaged his chambers. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Over at Red Cross \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Reconsidering Senate Welfare Bill, Aide Says : Legislation: President had indicated he could sign measure. But he is taking a 'second look' at its impact on children, his campaign confirms. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Alzheimer's Researcher Says He Has a Clue to Delay Onset \o7 Associated Press\f7
GI Pleads Guilty to Rape of Japanese Schoolgirl By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Fined $25 in Overdue Videos Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
FDA Urged to OK AIDS Drug 3TC to Use With AZT \o7 Associated Press\f7
4 Slain in Crowded Boston Restaurant; 2 Suspects Held : Crime: Two victims are Los Angeles men, relatives say they have learned. Police report that all were shot after an altercation but offer no other motive. By John Laidler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rep. Gekas Mugged, Chases His Attackers \o7 Associated Press\f7
Tribal Gaming Plan Offers a Cut to Washington Voters By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hirchag Isn't Out of Picture By Chris Foster
No Free Rides : Getting Athletic Scholarships for College Tougher Than Most Students or Parents Think By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By The Numbers : Spotlight
Notebook : Not-So-Instant Replay Proves Officials Right By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leo Kosi Rancho Alamitos, Junior/Football/Running back...
Jami Bari Dana Hills, Sophomore Volleyball/Outside hitter...
ENTERTAINMENT
RADIO/TV PBS Teams With Reader's Digest: Public... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : Musical 'Radio Gals' Is as Wacky as It Is Entertaining By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Violinist Lippi Shows Emotion and Skill at Pepperdine By Josef Woodard
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Music Rules in Aman Program on North America By Jennifer Fisher
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Ensemble Reconstructs an Old Roman Mass By Timothy Mangan
ART REVIEWS : Going Through the Motions : Newport Harbor's 'Machine' Is Fun to Look at, but It Doesn't Work By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Masterful Display of Brute Farce : Theater review: So much goes on in 'Noises Off' at the Gem, you won't know where to look. Luckily, laughs are everywhere. By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ALBUM REVIEWS : Mirainga Scores on Raw Power By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : Wood's Strengths: Material, Performance By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Festival Affirms African Culture, Values By Lewis Segal
FAMILY : 19th-Century Style Treatment of 'Pinocchio' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD MUSIC : Spiritual Collections From Haiti, Cuba : VARIOUS ARTISTS: "Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou", \o7 Smithsonian Folkways\f7 *** : VARIOUS ARTISTS: "Sacred Rhythms of Cuban Santeria" \o7 Smithsonian Folkways\f7 *** By Don Heckman
From Rabin's Funeral, the Scene and the Unseen By Howard Rosenberg
Following Holiday Tradition : Once Again, Studios Have Saved Their Biggest Titles for Year-End By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Murdoch' Profiles Politics but Offers Few New Insights By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : 'Shorty' Extends Its Run in Top Spot By Elaine Dutka
ART REVIEW : 'Vodou' Works Unveil Triumphant Spirit By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
BUSINESS
Analysts Cotton to Deal for House of Fabrics : Textiles: Industry watchers say an acquisition of the Sherman Oaks-based chain by Hancock could be the best possible outcome. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners Insurance Crunch Leaves Few Options for Coverage By Ron Galperin
Cheesecake Factory's Profit Sweetens 20% in Quarter
3D Systems' Net Income Surges on Tax Benefit
WellPoint's Profit Grows by 4% to $51.8 Million
CU Bancorp Posts 5% Gain in Profits
Taitron Components Reports Big Profit Gain
Authentic Fitness Posts 5% Increase in Profit
Arrival of Best Buy Marks New Phase for Center By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Essence Conveyors to Aid Construction of Dam By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funeral Service Network Aims to Keep Costs Low By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chad Therapeutics' Profit for 2nd Quarter Up 68%
Dolco Packaging Earnings Up 9% for 3rd Quarter
Rexhall Industries' Profit Slips 4% to $492,000
Living ArtSmart Opens on Ventura's Main Street By Jack Searles
Ventura County Economic Profile
Power-One, Investment Group Form Alliance By Jack Searles
Conejo Valley House and Condo Sales Decline By Jack Searles
Recycler Drops Plans to Build Business Park By Jack Searles
Parnelli Jones Opens Newest Store in Reno By Jack Searles
Bus Firm Announces Daily LAX Shuttle Service By Jack Searles
Racing Products Firm Moves Its Headquarters By Jack Searles
A New Deal for First Interstate : THE IMPACT : The People, the Firms, the Outlook By Martha Groves and Ealena Callender and Emi Endo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Deal fo First Interstate : THE DEAL : In Hindsight, Wells Fargo Realizes Its Target Was Sending It Signals By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Deal fo First Interstate : PROFILE: THE RESCUER : Grundhofer Now Rival of Former Colleague By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lazard Freres May Close Its Municipal Finance Division : Securities: L.A. transit agency demands payment for alleged overcharging. Firm denies wrongdoing. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Red-Letter Day for Corporate Mergers : Consolidation: International Paper, J&J among companies announcing plans worth a total of more than $19 billion. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Deal for First Interstate : A Look at the Proposal : WHAT IT COULD MEAN By Jesus Sanchez
A New Deal for First Interstate : THE IMPACT : Where This Offer Would Leave L.A. By Ealena Callender and Martha Groves and Emi Endo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irvine Computer Game Maker Resolves Trademark Dispute : Settlement: Firm in Minnesota agrees to stop making software based on Interplay's products. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retail \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Decline; Yields Rise on Debt Worries From Times Wire Services
Treasury Dept. Postpones Two Auctions : Securities: Rubin says lack of action on raising the federal debt limit necessitated the move. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Decline Despite Boom in Merger Deals From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Systems-WellPoint Deal Hits Snags : Merger: Contractual and corporate governance issues are holding up completion, sources say. Firms wouldn't be specific. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 High-Tech Giants Make Move Into Networking : Computers: In separate deals, Microsoft and Compaq are to acquire companies that will help link mainframes, PCs. From Reuters
Health \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retail \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Law \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Bank of Japan Finds 'Defects' in Daiwa's Internal Management Controls From the Washington Post
Iacocca Sues Chrysler in Dispute Over Stock Options From Times Wire Services
Kodak Acts to Back Up Trade Complaint : Japan: Company files 1,100 pages of data it says shows Fuji, government are blocking it from market. From Associated Press
Survey Finds Decline in Satisfaction Level of U.S. Consumers From Associated Press
LEARNING CURVE: KIDS HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION : Role Model : Work Kept Acting Consultant Going
Briefly
A New Deal for First Interstate : Q & A : Deal to Have Minimal Impact on Customers By Martha Groves and Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Deal for First Interstate : Voices
A New Deal fo First Interstate : RIVALS : Pressure Renewed on Wells Fargo to Find Suitor By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Deal fo First Interstate : PROFILE: WORKAHOLIC FIGHTER : Deal Shows Siart's Tenacity, Hard-Work Ethic By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Deal fo First Interstate : INVESTORS : Wall St. Sees Pair as Pretty Good Match By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Deal for First Interstate : Attack, Counterattack
A New Deal for First Interstate : Strengths and Weaknesses By Jesus Sanchez
Company Town By James Bates
COMPANY TOWN : The Making of Promotion : Studios Find Success With Behind-the-Scenes Specials About Feature Films and TV Movies By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPANY TOWN : Blockbuster's Leader Steps Down
COMPANY TOWN : For CAA and Television, It's One Step Forward and Two Back By Sallie Hofmeister
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Real Estate Deal: Aware Inc., a publicly traded Irvine... Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Talks and Seminars: On Nov. 16, the National Assn. of... Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Source Scientific Picks Ventura Firm as New Merger Partner By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DMI of Irvine Agrees to Merge in Stock Swap With Unicomp By Greg Miller
John Wayne Airport's Bond Rating Reinstated : Credit: Moody's action signals further recovery by local agencies from the county's bankruptcy. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Report Finds O.C. Building Permits Down 34% for First Nine Months of '95 Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.: The Costa Mesa company will...
New Senior Housing: Kaufman & Broad Home Corp... Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
Starter Homes: With home sales still declining this year... Compiled by Debora Vrana, Times staff writer
FutureCare Affiliates Inc.: U.S. Diagnostic Labs Inc. of...
Mission Energy Co.: The Irvine company, which develops and...
InVitro International: The Irvine maker of product safety...
Snowboard Manufacturer Sold to Florida Company : Acquisition: Purged Sled owners will receive $8 million in Madison Sports & Entertainment stock. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Read on Book Collecting : Leisure: Often perceived as a pursuit of wealthy insiders, the hobby is becoming more accessible to newcomers with varying tastes and budgets. From Bloomberg Business News
U.S. Entrepreneurs Brave Frontier of Eastern Germany : Investment: Primitive communications, decrepit factories and rigid bureaucrats bedevil those seeking profits in former Communist state. By Terrence Petty, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Middle-Aged Who Lose Jobs, Labor Market Is Tough : Employment: Age discrimination is against the law, but those older than 50 might find this of little help as employers seek less expensive workers. By Vivian Marino, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some Tips for Older Job Hunters From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
It's a Sucker Bet : With proper state controls lacking, voters should reject local card clubs
Campaign Reform Roadblocks : After agreeing with the President, Gingrich seems to be stalling
HEALTH WATCH : Blind Eye to Gun Injuries
A Time for Israel to Mark Its Gains : Peace mission has dissolved nation's isolation
PERSPECTIVES ON ISRAEL : The Loyal Opposition Won't Be Silenced : The backlash against extremists threatens the democratic freedom of Israelis who are hardly a minority. By Yisrael Medad, Yisrael Medad, an activist on behalf of a continued Jewish presence in the West Bank, lives in Shiloh and serves as its representative to the Benjamin regional government
The Second Best, the Moderately Bright : Government service isn't viewed as the honorable profession that it once was. By Tom Plate, Tom Plate's column runs Tuesdays. His e-mail address is tplate@ucla.edu
It's a Yawner, Life Without the Old CIA : Covert action: The 40-year contest to outdo the KGB would be laughable but for the impact it left all around the globe. By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com
Jews Don't Kill Jews, Do They? : The myth is heard everywhere, but Jewish history records much fraternal violence in deed as well as word. By Jacob Neusner, Jacob Neusner is distinguished research professor of religious studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa, and visiting professor of religion at Bard College in New York. His latest book is "The Price of Excellence: Universities in Conflict During the Cold War Era" (Continuum, 1995)
Getting a Healthy Start : Education: A school in Cudahy tries to give its students a boost by providing medical and other services, not only for children but also for their families. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fearful Victim Flees After Attacker's Parole By Mayrav Saar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Federal Probe of L.A. Police Moving Forward : Civil rights: U.S. official begins meetings with local leaders. Subpoena is reportedly issued for LAPD records on Fuhrman, indicating a grand jury is involved. By Jim Newton and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Election Day
Cuts Worked Too Well, County Says : Health: Loss of patients has cost $24 million in revenues, memo reveals. So many workers have quit that hundreds of people may have to be hired. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Driver Is Badly Beaten After Accident : Violence: Two men attack MTA operator involved in fatal collision with man on scooter, police say. The assault leaves him hospitalized in critical condition. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : A Sticky Urban Eyesore By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEXT L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis
New Menendez Scenario Suggested : Courts: Private pathologist testifies for prosecution and says the brothers shot their parents in the legs to make it look like a gangland killing. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charter School Complex Gets OK in Pacific Palisades By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
D.A. Drops Charges Against Snoop Doggy Dogg's Friend : Courts: Prosecutors say move was made to get another defendant's statement into evidence. Unless charges are refiled, it removes McKinley Lee's attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., from the courtroom. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Kills Member for Shooting Girl, Police Say : Crime: Official links slaying of suspect in drive-by death to fear of retribution from the Mexican Mafia. By Robert J. Lopez and Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Beyda Mixes Up Dates in Holden Case By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INSIDE METRO: News, people and events in Los Angeles County's communities. By Cecilia Rasmussen and Cecilia Rasmussen
Mary Leslie, Top Riordan Economic Aide, to Leave Post
San Gabriel Valley : Reward Offered in Bombing at School
The coming infestation: No, we don't mean the onset of the... By Steve Harvey
Westside : Copley Newspapers Announce Layoffs
San Fernando Valley : Mall Hires Mounted Security Guards
South Bay : Inglewood to Honor Train Wreck Rescuer
Central Los Angeles : Old Toys Get All Dolled Up for Charity
Ex-Oklahoma Bombing Suspect Pleads Guilty to Resisting Arrest
Suspect in Killing of Man at Hotel Turns Himself In
Wachs Proposes Wider Use of Computers by LAPD Detectives
San Gabriel Valley : Southeast : Recall Targets Mayor, 3 Council Members
Officials Clarify Voting Status of Perot Backers from Times Staff Writer
Beilenson Still Faces Sybert's Libel Lawsuit By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Act of Politics or an Act of Moviegoing? By Scott Harris
Oxnard District Hopes to Extend Its School Year By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nonprofit Agency Chosen to Run Cold-Weather Haven for Homeless By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters to Decide on Schools, Council, Other Issues Today
Making Her Case With Class : Education: Former corporate lawyer finds a new calling teaching elementary pupils at Meadows School in Thousand Oaks. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College District Chancellor Chosen : Philip Westin Named to Lead County's 3 Community Schools By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Citing Problems, Teamsters Officials Oust Leader of Ventura's Local 186 : Union: A temporary trustee is appointed 'to restore financial stability' to group whose reputation Scott Dennison had vowed to clean up. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidate Drops Out Due to Back Injury By Kenneth R. Weiss
Santa Barbara-L.A. Train Cuts Its Time By Jeff Mcdonald
PIRU : Historic Ranch Seeks Funds for Renovation By Christina Lima
CAMARILLO : Firms Oppose Plans for Recycling Center By Nick Green
OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Arrest Charge STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
Tarzana : LEARN Director to Meet With Parents By Kate Folmar
West Hills : Fallbrook Mall Hires Holiday Safety Patrol By Kate Folmar
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Are Off-Year Elections Expendable? By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valleywide : Computerization of Police Files Urged By Kay Hwangbo
THOUSAND OAKS : Advisory Positions Open for Residents By Jeff Mcdonald
Woodland Hills : Campus Rally Strives to Promote Peace By Frank Manning
SIMI VALLEY : Strip Club Foes Hold Anti-Porn Rally at City Hall By Mack Reed
2 Brothers Facing Charges in Robbery By Andrew D. Blechman
Pacoima : Health Fair Serves Asian Community By Kay Hwangbo
Westlake Village : Farewell Dinner for 2 Council Members By Frank Manning
Witness Sought in Drive-by Shooting By Stephanie Brommer
Families Sue Over Plane Crash Deaths By Paul Elias
Woman, 78, Injured in Freeway Accident By Stephanie Brommer
Bank Will Ask Panel to OK New Building By David R. Baker
Hearings Scheduled on Building Permits By Kay Hwangbo
Volunteering Opportunities By Ed Bond
SIMI VALLEY : Council OKs Tough Anti-Gang Measures By Mack Reed
Sybert to Continue Libel Suit Against Beilenson : Politics: Judge refuses to throw out the case involving campaign literature. Congressman says flyers are protected by First Amendment. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Committee Rejects Panel on LAPD Bias Screening By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Popeye's Slaying Held in Nebraska By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspects Sought After Pair of Bank Robberies By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * Grace L. Johnson; Ojai Homemaker
Obituaries : * Shirley Shurtleff; Retired Technician
Obituaries
Opponents of Tax-Sharing Plan Miss Petition Deadline : Ventura: Supporters of initiative to prohibit deal with mall developers have not turned in signatures needed to qualify measure for March ballot. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Funding OKd for River Trail Project By Tracy Wilson
Alfred E. Ranford Dies; Provided Meals for Homeless By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting a Healthy Start : A Cudahy School Tries to Give Students a Boost by Providing : Medical and Other Services for Children and Their Families By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plaintiff Confuses Dates in Holden Case By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Arrest Charge
Gang Kills Own for Slaying Girl, Police Say : Crime: Official links shooting of suspect in drive-by death to fear of retribution from the Mexican Mafia. By Jeff Leeds and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Today's Election
Anti-Airport Initiative Qualified : El Toro: Enough signatures are gathered to place on March ballot a measure blocking the base reuse project. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carew Goes to Bat for Daughter : Medicine: Hall of Famer urges people, especially minorities, to donate bone marrow. Increasing the pool of black volunteers raises chances of finding a match. By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prison Escapee Captured After Chase in 7 Cities By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council Set to OK Sale of Historic Depot By Julie Fate Sullivan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Update : Follow-up on the news : Farmers Market, Fair to Move to New Site
IRVINE : Recall Organizers to Recheck Petitions By Russ Loar
IRVINE : School May Be Used to Back Bond Sale By Russ Loar
Update : Follow-up on the news : LA HABRA : Women's Shelter Falls Victim to Catch-22
Countywide : Gun Dealer Sentenced to Prison By Davan Maharaj
LAKE FOREST : Council Will Discuss Safety at Serrano Park By Frank Messina
MISSION VIEJO : Students to Promote AIDS Awareness By Frank Messina
DANA POINT : Nonprofit Groups Can Soon Apply for Grants
Countywide : Library System's Book Rental Program a Hit By Shelby Grad
GARDEN GROVE : Update : Follow-up on the news : Water Rate Initiative to Be on Later Ballot
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Considering Site for New Reservoir By Debra Cano
LOS ALAMITOS : Mother Sues Police Over Shooting of Son By Davan Maharaj
SANTA ANA : Pedestrian Dies a Day After Being Hit by Car By Thao Hua
WESTMINSTER : 15 Teachers Receive Grants Totaling $6,000 By Lesley Wright
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Officials Urge Changes in Housing Plan for Bolsa Chica By Debra Cano and Deborah Schoch
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A View Fit for the Gods
WESTMINSTER : City Officials to Sit in Hot Seat for Charity
TUSTIN : Students Build on PC Skills By John Pope
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Do You Have a Gift for Playing Santa?
FULLERTON : Community College Budget to Be Discussed
ANAHEIM : Arena Team to Occupy Big A Offices By Alan Eyerly
Youth Pleads Guilty to 1st-Degree Murder By Lee Romney
Gamma Globulin Shortage Growing Acute : Medicine: With serum to treat hepatitis A increasingly scarce, county health officials emphasize importance of vaccine for overseas travelers, others at high risk of exposure. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Trustee Application Deadline Is Monday
Surrogate Mother Draws Praise in Custody Fight : Courts: Cynthia Moschetta says it would be 'a tragedy' if ex-husband wins legal case. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Guilty of Killing 3-Month-Old Son : Trial: Stanley Wyly, formerly of Laguna Beach, is convicted in 1991 beating death. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insatiable Invaders : Biologists Fear Nothing Can Stop the Spread of African Clawed Frogs By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NO BROCCOLI: Former President George Bush barred the media... By Jerry Hicks and Hope Hamashige and Ann Conway
SPORTS
Perhaps Oregon State Should Adopt a New Mascot--Sluggo By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA ROUNDUP : Magic Struggles Again to Win From Associated Press
Zaragoza Gets Bloody Revenge, Wins Title : Boxing: Split-decision victory at Forum over Acero-Sanchez makes up for earlier draw. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Messier's 500th Goal Memorable From Associated Press
Skid Costs Holmgren Post With Whalers From Staff and Wire Reports
Forward Mason Admonishes Knick Faithful By Barbara Barker, NEWSDAY
Avalanche of Hope : Latest Hockey Team in Denver Trying to Put Failures of Past Behind By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Tagliabue Has to Block This By Bill Plaschke
Herrin Pays Price for Agent's Gifts : College football: USC linebacker accepts responsibility for breaking NCAA rules but, like others before him, questions the system. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys Run Eagles Ragged : Pro football: Deion and his headgear are a mere minor fashion note on a night when Dallas rolls to a 34-12 victory in the rain. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Browns Abandon Cleveland : Pro football: Art Modell signs a 30-year lease with Baltimore and expects his fellow NFL owners to approve team's move. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football (Sort Of) Back in Anaheim : Arenaball: Officials hoping the team will be a quick fix for fans who miss Rams. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mariners' Piniella Named AL Manager of Year : Baseball: His team endured loss of Griffey and reached the championship series. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball's TV Contract Worth $1.7 Billion : Television: Five-year deal will earn each team $12 million per year. Comprehensive playoff coverage is promised. By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers' Peeler Jailed Briefly By Scott Howard-cooper
Skid Costs Holmgren Post With Whalers From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Devils Find the Cup a Heavy Burden By Helene Elliott
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Late Slump Finishes Women's Soccer Team By John Weyler
Rancho Santiago to Face Fullerton Without Fausto By Steve Kresal
Titans Win on St. Clair's Three-Pointer By Lon Eubanks
Southern Section Playoffs By Martin Beck
Southern Section Playoffs By Dave Mckibben
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Rose Is Out of the Question, but a Bowl Trip Is Possible By Steve Springer
'We Sure Know How Cleveland Feels Right Now' By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Sonora's Owens Commits to Titans for Baseball
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : No. 1 Huntington Beach Top-Seeded in Girls' Volleyball By Wendy Witherspoon
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Referees' Calls Draw Ire of Trojan Coaching Staff By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Kansas State Linebacker Cleared in Battery Case Associated Press
Task Force Votes to Keep Programs
San Fernando Hit Again By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Chargers Lose Means for 2-4 Weeks Associated Press
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