- Social Security Chief, GOP Differ on Retirees' Wage Lid
- Suffering in Silence : Acne can be agony for teen-agers, but the past decade has brought dramatic changes in treatment. Now the problem is getting people to seek help.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : District May Put Brakes on Driver Training : Education: Hart school board will probably eliminate hands-on courses because of funding cutbacks and a court ruling that prohibits charging fees.
- WESTMINSTER : City to Study Ways to Cut Firefighting Costs
- SIMI VALLEY : Experts Will Talk on Earthquake Repair
- ECONOMY
- Pacific Thrift & Loan Called Undercapitalized
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Slides; Dow Drifts Down 6 Points
- Start-Up Firm an Upstart in Wireless World : Technology: Mobile Planet has snagged impressive customers for its portable computing products. But its small scale leaves it vulnerable.
- Santiago Is Used to Coming Up Short
- Is Yeltsin What's Best for Russia? : Chechnya overkill emphasizes the doubts
- Schmidt Is Voted Into Hall of Fame
- COMMENTARY : Rams' First Move: Show Knox the Door : Last Stop in Anaheim Proves One Too Many
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : New Location but Business as Usual at Elvis Bash
- Sam and 'Frasier' to Reunite, 'Travels' Part of NBC Lineup : Television: Ted Danson will guest star on the sitcom next month and star in the four-hour miniseries, which will air in the fall.
- Benton Oil and Gas Gains Development Credit
- Late Claims Put Pressure on Prudential : Securities: $660-million settlement fund is likely to come up short. Firm faces other major legal battles.
- Con Artists Bilk Houses Out From Under Home Owners
- Photo Essay : Timeless Days, Honored Lives
- Pope Urges Spread of 'Contagious' Peace in Strife-Torn World
- Peter Cook; Comic With Dudley Moore
- Sandbagging : A Guide To Protecting Your House
- Mission Viejo Weighs Plan for 850-Apartment Complex : Development: Council considers traffic, noise and legal liability for city from projected 2,500 residents.
- 2 Boys, Reported Missing, Returned to Families : Recovery: Police search for kidnapers of Nicholas Lopez Jr., 4, found Saturday. A man is charged with child endangerment in Danny Moreno's disappearance.
- Countywide : Vasquez to Report on State of County
- Reward Offered in Jewelry Store Theft
- Keyshawn Johnson Skips Draft, Opts to Stay at USC
- Long Beach State Falters; Nebraska Capitalizes
- Irvine Just Doesn't Have Enough for New Mexico State
- Miscellany
- Cleo Laine, Just as Ellington Had Hoped : Jazz: The British singer might not have come to the United States had it not been for the legendary artist. Now she's recording with his orchestra.
- AIRLINES
- Softlab Inc.: The Atlanta-based software company, owned...
- ENERGY
- U.S. Firms Lose Market Share of Semiconductors : Technology: American computer chip industry gives up ground to overseas rivals for first time in three years.
- Companies Succeed in Funding Efforts for Dependent Care : Families: Five O.C. firms are among 156 that raised $27 million toward programs to help employees look after children and the elderly.
- GM Offers Information Via Interactive Video
- Salvi Charged With Murder in Abortion Clinic Slayings
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Anaheim May Seek Review of Investments
- Culture : Ukrainian Filmmakers' Lot Goes From Bad to Worse : Under communism, censorship kept movies off screen. Now, capitalism is problem.
- Anaheim Racing the Clock on a Council Vacancy : Politics: Costly special election looms if a compromise candidate can't be found to fill the seat.
- SANTA ANA : Police Hunt for Clues in Motorist's Slaying
- Technically Speaking, Oduok Leads Loyola Over CSUN
- 'Portraits' Begins Truffaut Retrospective
- Styles on Video Expects Poorer Results in Quarter
- VATICAN CITY : The Pope Goes East
- Pool Players Taking Their Cues From Connoisseur
- Camelia RodriguezSantiago, JuniorField hockey/Left innerRodriguez is Santiago's...
- CD-ROM: A New Frontier : Photo and Language Disks Can Show You How--Like a Book Never Could
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Sen. Johnston Plans to Retire in 2 Years
- 'We've Begun to See the . . . Economic Recovery'
- BODY WATCH : 'It's About What We Can Do' : Having arthritis doesn't mean you have to be a victim. A pilot program teaches seniors to call upon their reserves of strength and strategy.
- Judge Allows 2 Church Groups to Enter Prop. 187 Court Fight : Law: Participation by Catholic organizations is granted despite state attorney's objection that their involvement is redundant.
- SUNLAND : Quake Damage Dispute Hits the Space Age
- Youth/ News for the 18-and-younger crowd
- GARDEN GROVE : Schoolchildren Provide a Lesson About Kindness
- Basketball
- 'Me and the King' Charming Entry in Late-Night Circuit
- FILLMORE : Judge Orders Refiled Molestation Charges
- Another Student Arrested in Shooting Death at Party : Crime: Teen-ager is ninth suspect in November drive-by incident that also wounded two. Investigators believe the attack was rooted in a rivalry between two 'party crews.'
- U.S. Probing LAPD Conduct in Killings : Sunland: Grand jury is investigating a squad of officers who waited outside a restaurant during a robbery, then shot the armed bandits as they exited.
- Shhh, Just Between You and Me, Connie : It has little to do with Hillary-bashing, Newt-bashing or liberal-media-bashing. It has everything to do with ethics. Connie Chung . . . just doesn't get it.
- San Fernando : Panel Seeks Input About Dial-A-Ride
- Quake Recovery Funds May Fall $6 Billion Short
- Protecting Homes With Sandbags
- ROSSMOOR : Student, 9, Suspended for Passing Out Bullets
- Major Changes Ordered in IBM's Organization : Computers: Independent software developers praise the restructuring. Two key executives are forced out.
- BODY WATCH : New Life for Old Technique : Medicine: A procedure used since the 1940s to preserve endangered species is now helping men with spinal cord injuries who want children.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Ruling Keeps Lid on D.A.'s Investigation : Courts: Judge says disclosing contents of warrants used to search O.C. offices in fiscal crisis could damage reputations of innocent parties.
- Warriors Fall After Ranking
- EDUCATED GUESS: With millions in high-tech equipment...
- On the Street of Dreams
- Air Quality Dispute Poses Threat to Expansion Hopes at Base : Military: Edwards could grow as a result of closures and cutbacks elsewhere. But an EPA pollution designation might stand in the way.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kansas Ends Missouri Streak at 16 Games
- Bad Signs for the Autograph Business : Card shows: Recession, strikes and fraud are clouds that hang over this once-prospering industry.
- Vintage Video Games: The Latest Blip : Computer Game Producers Look Back to the Past for New Hits at Electronics Show
- The Right Start Inc. Sells Catalogue Business
- Fluor Daniel Inc.: The company said Monday...
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Pena Convenes Air Safety Meeting
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : The Yellow Brick Road to La Mirada : Students from the Blind Children's Learning Center are treated to a pre-show visit with Cathy Rigby and the 'Oz' cast.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- At Moorpark Firm, Kids Learn While Parents Work : Workplace: G.T. Water Products has operated a school for employees' children since 1987. About a dozen youngsters are enrolled now.
- Fresno--Dodge City Redux?
- Justices Consider Bid to Cut Back Some Parole Hearings
- 2 Women Allege Sex Harassment by Officer : Courts: Motorists say Glendale policeman ordered them to expose themselves during weekend traffic stop.
- 2 Shot After Threat, Youth Testifies : Juvenile court: Witness says he saw the 17-year-old defendant--one of four youths charged in the melee--wound two Westlake High students.
- Miscellany
- Knox's Firing Signals End of an Era for Rams : Reaction: Players are not surprised, but they also don't blame Knox for team's lackluster performance.
- NHL Talks Progress, Hit a Snag : Labor: Two sides meet into early morning, reach agreement on some issues but negotiations stall when a breakthrough appears imminent.
- Company Town
- Israel Helps Jews Leave Chechnya
- World View : Myanmar a Case Study of U.S. Foreign-Policy Dilemmas : A divided Administration, worried about drug trade, shifts its emphasis from human rights to cooperation with the military regime.
- Clinton Session With Robbins, Motivational Guru, Confirmed : Consulting: New Age figure went to Camp David. Spokesman says President is meeting with a variety of experts to discuss issues.
- DANA POINT : Deputies Recover Body of a Boat Resident
- TOPANGA : Residents Warned of Possible Evacuations
- BURBANK : No Serious Injuries to Officers in Attacks
- GARDEN GROVE : Council to Vote Today on Emergency Action
- Wet, Weary and Wary : Damage: Hard-hit Leisure World in Seal Beach begins repairs and hopes the worst is over.
- Basketball
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Anteaters Finally Making Some Headway in Women's Basketball
- Family : 'Dr. Zed': A Mr. Wizard With Flash
- Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- Dole Food Unit Settles Discrimination Lawsuit
- Foundation Health Withdraws HMO Offer : Mergers: Its former target, Health Systems, retreats from earlier statements and says it is considering suitors.
- Company Town : Deutchman Departs as Fine Line Features President
- Sisters Reunited With Jews They Saved From Nazis : World War II: Unlikely protectors were youngsters when they hid 13 people in a cramped Polish apartment.
- First Lady Puts Health Reform Failure on Self
- TOKYO : U.S. Apples, Anyone?
- McKnight's Antics Are Tiresome
- THE JUDICIARY : In U.S., Speech May Be Free, but Can It Be Anonymous Too?
- SLIP-SLIDING AWAY: Monday was a bad day...
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Characters Motivated by Love in Gory Prison Thriller : GREEN RIVER RISING <i> by Tim Willocks</i> , William Morrow & Co. Inc., $23, 352 pages
- Candid camcorder: On a visit to Istanbul...
- Countywide : Birthplace of Nixon Named a Landmark
- Rescuers Free 2 Injured Women Trapped in Car Battered by Truck : Accident: Police say brakes may have failed on vehicle that came down Interstate 5 off-ramp, ran red light and plowed into intersection.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Seahawks Haven't Settled on Erickson
- New Mexico State Has to Rally to Beat UCI
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Mexico Taps Overseas Credit to Bolster Peso : Crisis: But financial turmoil continues south of the border as the Bolsa plunges 6.65%, its steepest fall in five years.
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
- Market Focus : Former East Bloc Battles Outbreak of Computer Viruses : Disgruntled, low-paid programmers are blamed for some of them. Now the contagion is going global.
- Trial About Article Begins in Singapore
- Not All High School Basketball Teams Are Blessed With Size. Some Must Take Advantage of Their. . . : Little Big Men
- In Oxnard, Drunk Drivers May Have to Foot the Bill for Officers' Time : Law enforcement: A proposal to make offenders reimburse the city is part of an aggressive new approach to road safety in a community plagued by alcohol-related accidents.
- VAN NUYS : Action Group Head Wants Motel Razed
- In Point of Fact : Charity begins at home at Points of Light Foundation
- Everything You Want to Know About Animals : Making A Difference in Your Community
- Foundation Grants Funds to Boost Magnolia Schools' Science Programs
- Kazmierczak Will Not Return as Coach
- Mel Torme: He's Blue and Sentimental : Jazz: As a vocalist, he's at his peak, but with the breakup of his fourth marriage, he's about at his lowest.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : OCTA to Rely on Outside Experts for Investment Advice : Finance: Agency voices optimism in updating its 100-day plan to deal with fund debacle. Bus and rail services continue, and $46-million debt can be paid.
- Bill Would Allow Paddling as Punishment in Schools
- Man Flees After $800 Box Office Heist
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wiley Canyon Road Shut by Threat of Possible Mudslides : Santa Clarita: Authorities say other possible closures also hinge on rainfall. Public works crews remain on 12-hour shifts for duration of storm.
- Rams' First Move: Show Knox the Door : Pro football: Coach has one year left on his contract, but the team fires him after a 4-12 season and a three-season record of 15-33.
- Virginia Soccer Star Mia Hamm Is Voted Top Female Athlete
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ellis Finishes Off Alemany
- Lakers Suffer Storm Damage in Portland : Pro basketball: Van Exel refuses to play after Harris loses his cool at halftime of record 129-83 defeat.
- A Tougher Stance on Academic Eligibility : NCAA: Convention follows lead of its President's Commission, endorsing tougher standards for freshmen.
- Weekend Box Office : 'Dumb and Dumber' Has Last Laugh
- TV REVIEW : 'Does TV Kill?': Yes, Kids' Imagination
- Pillsbury Will Add Pet Inc. to Its Larder : Deals: The $2.6-billion acquisition is the latest evidence of consolidation in the food industry.
- Name Change Will Have No Impact, Finance Firm Says
- Number of Visitors to County Declines to Lowest Level in 8 Years, but Spending Up : Tourism: The drop is felt most strongly at area theme parks such as Disneyland and Knott's. Earthquake, lingering riot fears are blamed for overall loss.
- PARIS : Musique, Musique
- Judge Declines to Reveal Search Warrant's Contents : Courts: The ruling says that unsealing the document used in the raid on Citron's office could damage reputations and interfere with investigation.
- Knox Is Fired by Rams After 3 Losing Years
- Judge Halts His Blanket Use of Jury Anonymity in Bellflower
- Newsletter Articles Stir Furor in High-IQ Group : Opinion: Writers in Mensa publication spark outrage by advocating killing the old, infirm and homeless. Board backs the editor and the authors' right to express their views.
- IRVINE : Public Meetings on Fiscal Crisis Sought; Official Defends Record
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Pearblossom Highway Crash Kills Driver, 18 : Death: The teen-ager's car was seen snaking across the road. It veered into a pickup.
- OXNARD : Council to Take Up Village West Project
- UMass, UConn Hold Top Spots After Week of Shuffling in Poll
- NHL's Talks Going Down to the Wire : Labor: Both sides meet late into the night in an effort to avert first canceled season in major league sports history. Deadline is noon today.
- Schmidt Is Voted Into Hall of Fame
- International Opportunities Focus of 2 Programs
- Some May Qualify for Health Care Deduction
- Ways Detailed to Lower Your Postage Costs
- FEMA Recovery Funds May Be Short $6 Billion : Aid: Agency's director says Clinton will ask Congress for more money to address impact of Northridge quake.
- Introducing Speaker . . . Bernie Richter? : The conservative from Chico is the perfect compromise candidate for the Assembly speakership.
- LOS ANGELES : Judge Rejects Filmmaker's Challenge of Oscar Rules
- Conroy Files Bill to Allow the Paddling of Students : Legislation: The Orange lawmaker's proposal is designed to undo a 1986 ban on corporal punishment in public schools.
- VENTURA : Man, 37, Found Dead After Prison Release
- Panel Urges Loosening of Labor Rules : Workplace: Bipartisan group's recommendations on worker-management committees leaves both sides dissatisfied.
- 'Predatory Pricing' Ruling Against Wal-Mart Voided
- Foundation Health Corp. Continues Expansion
- Ingram Micro Names New President, Ending 9-Month Search
- INSURANCE
- Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Accuser Is Said to Recant Sex Charges
- Nation IN BRIEF : IDAHO : Dart Kills Wolf in Roundup Attempt
- Next Step : Building on Hope in West Bank : Construction is booming, but long-term growth depends on tenuous Mideast politics.
- Case Study : Company Puts Faith in Freon-Free Fridge
- SIMI VALLEY : Automated Trash Service Approved
- Recipe for Heavy Rain
- Storm-Battered County Braces for More Showers : Weather: A flash-flood watch is in effect through this morning. Heavy downpours predicted and mudslides are feared.
- Orange County Almanac
- Long Beach State Can't Hold Lead, Falls to Nebraska
- Manly Hall's Legacy
- Support for Election
- President Bill Clinton
- Spirit of Giving
- Female Chaplains
- Drug Caseload
- CSU for Point Mugu
- Newt Gingrich
- Mexico's Economic Crisis
- Tax Credits for Children
- Air Pollution
- Sandbagging : A Guide To Protecting Your House
- Anti-Smoking Laws
- Malathion Spraying
- Fuller on Algeria
- BANKING & FINANCE - Jan. 10, 1995
- Obituaries - Jan. 10, 1995
- Obituaries - Jan. 10, 1995
- Tougher Rules, ID System Planned, INS Chief Says
- Thousands Flee Floodwaters in North of State
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Speech Cements a Remaking of Wilson's Image
- OCTA May Offer Loan to Tide the County Over : Finance: As cash crisis worsens, officials submit plans to cut costs by $40 million. Some creditors urge tax hike.
- Since When Can Wilson Defy the Law? : He refuses to implement 'motor voter' registration. Is he afraid of more poor people gaining the franchise?
- Chief Cites Obstacles in LAPD Expansion
- Ito Tells Jurors They Will Be Sequestered : Simpson case: Panelists will be taken to an undisclosed site Wednesday. Court has list of items to bring and those that are forbidden. Judge grants seven seats to each victim's family.
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE SIMPSON TRIAL : Just the Facts--but All of Them : The jury should be allowed to hear evidence of Simpson's abusive behavior toward his wife, including her calls to 911.
- Wet, Weary and Wary : Preparation: Sandbags are stacked and drains cleared as county braces for yet another storm.
- Senate Panels OK Unfunded Mandates Bill : Congress: Fast action targets practice of telling states and localities what to do without giving them the money to do it. Measure has Clinton's approval.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Speech Cements Remaking of Image : Politics: With a more conservative Legislature, and possibly an eye on the White House, the governor pleases O.C. conservatives with hard-line address.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : 9 Class-Action Suits Against Wall Street Firm, Others Joined : Litigation: The consolidation should save O.C. money. Bondholder attorneys say Citron, other county officials will be dropped from the case.
- Capable Captains Needed for Our Ship : Los Angeles: The city must be able to remove unresponsive department heads now protected for life under Civil Service.
- STATE OF THE STATE : School Plan Sure to Face Tough Test : Education: Wilson's proposal would put greater responsibility on parents, teachers and students. Call for elimination of tenure draws quick criticism.
- Creditors, Experts Offer Plans to Aid Orange County : Bankruptcy: Transit agency considers loans in return for 100% of funds in pool. Tax hike, state aid suggested.
- WOOF: The terrier who steals the show...
- Urban Planners Aid in Shaping Social Environment
- Feinstein Ouster From Senate Panel Hurts State's Clout : Congress: With Republican reshuffling, California now has no representation on Appropriations or Finance committees.
- Suspected Muslim Militants Slain by Egyptian Police
- Man Charged in Swindling Case Found Shot Dead
- Economic Profile
- TRANSPORTATION
- INDIA
- TUSTIN : New Youth Programs Will Proceed
- THOUSAND OAKS : Girl, 16, Critically Hurt in Collision
- Irvine's Shipp Working His Way Back Slowly, but Surely : Basketball: Anteater is back on campus taking classes after car accident. Now he's shooting to get back on court.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Simon Rattle Guides Levinson Premiere and 'Eroica'
- Theater : 'Can-Can' Can't in Long Beach Civic Light Opera Performance
- ACLU Posed Challenge to War Internments
- Police Searching for Man and Boy : Missing: Mark Thomas Muse and Danny Moreno, 2, were last heard from by the child's mother on Friday. He had taken the toddler on an outing.
- ENERGY
- VIETNAM
- To Our Readers
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Man Questioned in 6 Deaths in Queens
- To Our Readers
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Hall Is Getting Ready for Expansion
- Automated Trash Pickup Set to Sweep Into Simi : Waste management: New garbage trucks can work twice as fast as old, with no extra cost to residents, officials say. Council to review plan tonight.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Council Expected to OK Newporter North
- Public Defenders Take on Bigger Caseload : Courts: After restructuring, the county's salaried lawyers will get more work as the budget for outside attorneys is slashed.
- Diggers Overcome Oden, San Jose
- Daly Feeling More Confident After Shooting Final-Round 69
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Vols, Lady Techsters in Rematch
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Country 'n' Rock: A Magical Pairing : Cash, Beck Walk Compatible Line
- JAPAN
- Notice of Job Openings Is Not Required by Law
- Tale of Tiger: Titles Are Par for the Course : Sports: Cypress' Woods shot to top of amateur golf at 18. He's been a future pro since first teeing off at 2.
- Serving Elite Folks, and Common Ones Too : Public TV, a valuable cultural tool, is on Gingrich blacklist
- THOUSAND OAKS : Water District Cited for Saving Energy
- Coach Hit Her, College Player Says : Sports: The accused faced a similar allegation in '89. Through an attorney he says he did not strike the woman, who has a broken nose.
- DANCE REVIEW : Paris Opera Ballet Ensemble at Cerritos
- Mopping Up After New Year's Resolutions Past : COMMITMENTS
- Bush-Inspired Charity Shadowed by Questions : Philanthropy: Charges of wasteful spending practices dim success of the Points of Light Foundation.
- Homes for Those on the Bottom Rung : The mentally ill find dwellings through three innovative projects in Los Angeles area
- A Motorcycle Mom Races for the Big Time : Leaving Her Life as an Executive in the Dust, Susan Zobler Pursues an Exciting, Gritty Sport
- Fire Quickly Controlled at Plant Where 1987 Blaze Forced Evacuation of Homes
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Lightning Strikes for Chargers : AFC: Stoyanovich misses 48-yard field goal, San Diego earns a 22-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins to leave it one game shy of its first Super Bowl.
- Pupils Persist in Studies of Schools : UCLA series resumes with two stories of students overcoming their surroundings through education.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Breakfast With Les and Bess' Needs Seasoning
- JAPAN
- Russia Still Hammering at Chechnya : Caucasus: Renewed ground assault on capital follows devastating aerial bombardment. President reportedly flees city. Rebels vow to fight on.
- Stripping Away Excessive Job Protection : Charter reform would rightly lift Civil Service safeguards for 38 top L.A. city posts
- Montie Montana Rides Off Into the Rose Parade Sunset
- COSTA MESA : Planning Commission to Study 2 Sign Plans
- Putts Put Elkington in Money : Golf: Sixth birdie of the day, on the second playoff hole, is worth $180,000. Huston folds.
- Cotton to Seek Redshirt Season
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Weeding Out the Frills in the Flower Biz : Retail: The Flower Warehouse sells in large volume at a deep discount. Imitators are cropping up.
- Survey Finds Political Apathy Among Freshmen
- Cracks Emerge in Parties' New Partnership : Politics: Democrats and Republicans trade barbs over economy. Conflict centers on details of balanced-budget amendment.
- Flight Delayed After Stowaway Found on Jet
- State Rules Prevent Lowering of 55 M.P.H. Speed Limit
- They're Off and Not Running at Santa Anita, Jockeys Say : Horse racing: Citing unsafe conditions caused by rain, riders vote not to continue. Track cancels its program after first race, postpones San Carlos.
- New Child's Arrival Sets Off Game of Musical Car Seats
- A Bright Beginning and a Dark Ending
- Yet Another Victory for Tomba : Skiing: Italian impresses Marc Girardelli in Germany by winning his seventh World Cup event of the season and the 40th of his career.
- BANKING
- Citron Agrees to Testify in Sacramento
- HISTORY : Unburied Treasures Lure Researchers to National Archives : The White House has declassified millions of documents from World War II and after. Included are 1954 proposals to nuke China.
- Civilization's Eternal Quest for the Perfect Parking Spot
- Multicultural Manners : What's In a Word? Everything
- Melody Land Still All Shook Up : Elvis Home Replica Remains Shuttered on King's Birthday
- Ozone Level Near Edwards Poses Political Risk : Military: Though Air Force site produces little pollution, backers worry that EPA designation could hamper potential growth.
- Football, Not Tennis, Is His Love
- Boston University Sets
- Orange County
- CHINA
- Sadness Among the Faithful : Religion: Longtime worshipers accept with resignation the Catholic Church's plan to replace venerable St. Vibiana's with a new $45-million Downtown complex.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Unbeaten Connecticut Wins 10th Game in Row
- Football Four-Pack: Familiar Ring to It
- Composer's Life a Song to Remember : Music: Frank DeVol of San Juan Capistrano has composed scores for dozens of Hollywood films and has also been an actor and comedian. O.C. Musicians' Assn. will honor him tonight.
- Arco's Whitmore Promoted to Senior VP, Secretary
- 'Rogue Nation' or Terrorist Poses Serious Nuclear Threat, Perry Says : Arms: In Cairo, the defense secretary expresses fear that weapons-control programs in the Middle East could be unraveling.
- Auction Winner Is One for the (Romantic) Books
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Car Maker's Loan of 8 Trucks Extended
- Lancaster Expands Anti-Smog Effort : Environment: City seeks grant to buy electric cars after converting 18 trucks to run on natural gas. The motivation is partly economic.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Tighter Building Rules Head for Council Vote
- VENTURA : Events to Celebrate King's Birthday
- Fathers Get No Respect in TV Ads
- Probe Sought of Curbs on Restroom Visits : Labor: Female workers at a Nabisco plant in Oxnard say they were forbidden to use bathroom except at break times. They allege gender bias and threaten to sue the firm, which declines to comment.
- GOP, Democrats Woo Different 'Middle' Classes
- Employees Break United Way Record
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Winning Reception Gives Seay His Place in Charger Lore
- Survey Foresees Higher Prices for Gasoline Nationwide
- China OKs Anti-Piracy Move
- Wife's Gift Drove Him Into Business : Within a year of opening box and finding a slot car, John Androsko found his long-awaited niche when he started Uncle Jax Trax raceway.