- Company Chips In to Help Fulfill Disabled Boy's High-Speed Wish
- Legal Aid for Seniors Is Their Strong Suit : Law: Volunteer attorneys for local agency dispense advice to elderly clients and provide a little muscle when needed. And it's free.
- Where Past Is Present : Care Center Aids Alzheimer's Clients--and Families
- 2 Seek to Halt Bird Shootings
- King Tyus Converting New Batch of Subjects : Pro basketball: They again thought he was too small, but Edney is making believers out of NBA.
- ART REVIEW : Works by Hannelore Baron: Timeless, Untraditional
- Oil Spill Sparks New Approach to Science : Research: As an antidote to isolated study, a center examining the impact of the Exxon Valdez disaster is taking an interdisciplinary route.
- Mystery Boy Is Puzzling Norwegians
- Residents to Open Access to Park : Land use: Monarch Point Homeowners Assn. agrees to allow parking on a private road and to pay for a new entrance to Badlands Park. The county had sued after curbs were painted red.
- Board Names Tobias to Agriculture Panel
- Football Second-Round Playoffs : TONIGHT'S GAMES
- Miller: Man Among Big Men in Valley : Boys: Chatsworth's 6-8 center will have plenty of company in the rarefied air this season.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Seahawk Owner Eyes Cleveland
- Goff Is Leaving Georgia a Winner : College football: A late 34-yard field goal gives fired coach an 18-17 victory over Georgia Tech.
- 'Mighty' Puts Old Name Back in Spotlight : Movies: Woody Allen plays Lenny Weinrib in his latest film, a moniker he thought he made up. So what happened to mid-'60s writer-actor-comedian Lennie Weinrib?
- COMPANY TOWN : CBC Will Eliminate U.S Programming From Prime Time : Television: Decision stems from broadcaster's desire to remain 'resolutely Canadian.'
- A Day to Relax, Watch a Parade and Help Needy : Thanksgiving: Americans mark day in many ways, including dishing out food for poor.
- Scoring a Napoleonic Victory in the Kitchen
- A SPECIAL REPORT: TOYS
- Democrat Calls Hurtt an Agent of Religious Right : Politics: Senate rival Lockyer says his message 'resonates' with campaign contributors. He expects to collect $1.6 million by end of the year.
- Former Students Tell Why Community College Failed Them : Education: They cite impersonal atmosphere, costly tuition and restricted course offerings as reason for dropping out or moving to other schools.
- Santa Ana School Bond Issue Proponents Plot Offensive
- Sylmar Man Fatally Stabbed in Fight; 2 Others Injured
- Chumash Relics at Development Site Tell of Long, Complex History
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / LON EUBANKS : Former Titan Coach Sneed Doesn't Miss College 'Rat Race'
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : This Season, Chapman Women Expect Playoffs
- No. 5-Ranked Pepperdine Is In Deep Against No. 1 USC
- ALBUM REVIEW : Bennett and Old Friends Put Fusion Back on Track
- Hit-Maker Babyface Keeps Others in the Spotlight
- Theory on Initial Red Sea Parting Disputed : Geology: Study of rift 34 million years before biblical reference to Moses shows a massive separation of land. Earlier concept focused on a gradual zipper-like split.
- Tree Planting to Add Shade at Libbey Bowl
- Hangin' With the Pep Boys : For Mel Gross, Love Is a Manny (Moe and Jack)-Splendored Thing
- Toys for Tots Drive to Begin Saturday
- Oxnard Man Arrested After Barroom Brawl
- CLOSE RACE: Two of the candidates vying...
- Football Second-Round Playoffs : TONIGHT'S GAMES
- Forget the Blinders, Ceballos Has Arrived
- THEATER REVIEW : Dying for a Clue : Unraveling the Twists and Layers of Mystery Is a Pleasing Puzzle in 'The Business of Murder'
- Clothes Make the Mob in 'Casino' : Director Scorsese Sought an Authentic Look That Required Lots of Bad Rags From the '70s and an Army of Minor Players From N.Y. Streets
- Poll Finds Optimism About '96
- CHINA : Real or Not, Crime Tales Hold Beijing in Thrall : Is a rags-to-riches restaurateur dead or alive?
- 2 Arrested in Protest at Newspaper Plant
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : Kittles and Bits : Villanova Star Remained in School, Now He and Solid Supporting Cast Take Aim at Big East, NCAA Titles
- City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California. : Looking for Legal Loopholes : Attorney Randall Stamen specializes in lawsuits involving trees. And his practice is, well, growing.
- PLAYOFF PROFILES : Hain Gets Jump on Foes
- Football Second-Round Playoffs : TONIGHT'S GAMES
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEWS : McKeith Cheered by Successful Juggling : Girls: When looking for a point guard last season, Taft turned to one of the busiest students on campus. She helped Toreadors set a school record with 18 victories.
- TV-RADIO / LARRY STEWART : Out of 2,000 Choices, Miller Has a Top 10
- TEAMS TO WATCH
- Cross-Gender Casting in 'Christmas Carol'
- A Familiar Secret in 'Thorn in Heart'
- HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Videos of Foreign Films Offer Offbeat Fare
- Beatlemania Is Back on the Block
- Don't Get Left in the Dark
- Mother Held in Fire That Killed Children : Crime: Cancer specialist's son, 13, daughter, 6, perished in blaze that destroyed home. She also faces attempted murder charges.
- Bar Assn. Feuds Over Honoring Clark, Darden : Lawyers: Prosecutors were nominated for award, but trustees vote down idea. It would be slap in face of Simpson jury, some say.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : Waves' Fuller Hopes Nightmare Is Over : Pepperdine: Last season's first-year coach did some soul-searching after nothing went right.
- Los Alamitos Gets Its Wish: Mater Dei Rematch : Prep football: Griffin receivers hope to erase memories of last year's loss to the Monarchs.
- Maddux Just Keeps on Winning, Earns AP Player of Year Honor
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Rams Release New Cornerback
- LABOR
- BITES : Maybe He's Amazed
- Thanksgiving Turkey: It's Not Over Till It's Over
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : The Pot World's New Buzz Is From British Columbia
- THE GOODS : Running on Empty? : If you don't buy them now, you'll regret it come Christmas Day. Because, trust us, you are going to need batteries--and lots of 'em.
- Debate on Control of Parks Stirs in Congress : Recreation: Budget-cutters say present system is too costly. Defining role of historic sites is key issue.
- What's New in the Road-Toy Department
- NHL : Canucks End Skid, Get Tikkanen
- City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California. : Walkers, Drivers Must Both Toe Line for Safety : Pedestrian fatalities can be prevented--if those on foot and in cars follow a few simple rules.
- NBA : Rockets Master Pacers, Month
- HOLIDAY HOURS
- Re-engineering Music Companies
- Diana Visits Argentina as 'Ambassador' : Royalty: Princess finds a tough audience, but she wins over many with compassion. Trip comes on heels of controversial TV interview.
- Poor Controls Over State Firefighting Aircraft Found
- Harley Hears a Symphony in Bikes' Roar : Business: The motorcycle maker wants to trademark the distinctive sound of its engines. Yes, sounds--and smells--can be registered.
- PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA : Chicken Little Goes to Bosnia : Objections to U.S. troops participating in a NATO peacekeeping force are based on unrealistic fears and superstitions.
- 4 Pythons, 1 Boa Constrictor Discovered in Office Building
- COMMENTARY : DeSpain Is Back in the Main
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : TODAY'S GAMES : SOUTHERN SECTION QUARTERFINALS
- ART REVIEW : Master Works From Painter's Point of View
- Taking Advantage of Montana Way of Life : Marketing: Businesses that produce outdoor goods with the emphasis on quality, not price, are racking up sales.
- Garlic Covers All
- X-Cellent, X-Cellent
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Scuba Diver Dies While Spearfishing : Tragedy: Le Tran Nguyen of Huntington had all his gear on but his air tank was empty when a rescue team found him at a depth of 35 feet north of Laguna's Main Beach.
- Football Second-Round Playoffs : TONIGHT'S GAMES
- ART REVIEW : Mondrian at MOMA: Exhibition as High Art
- FAMILY : 'Old Turtle' Gets a Musical Treatment
- Surging Violence in Haiti Kills 3, Including 6-Year-Old Girl
- Man Stabbed and Killed in Fight
- Aristide Is Playing With Fire : The president's incendiary call to the public can do nothing but hurt Haiti
- Man Critically Hurt After Car Flips
- After Freeway Chase, 2 Held in Attempted ATM Robbery
- Getting O.C. in Shopping Spirit Inspires a Mad Rush to . . . : Deck the Malls
- Bolsa Reaches 2-Month High; Peso Steadies
- Nomo Slurped Here
- New Study Delineates Toll of AIDS Virus : Health: One in 92 American men ages 27 to 39 may be infected with HIV. Disease may become young people's rite of passage, researcher says.
- Man Dies When His Car Flips on Freeway
- Want a Good Read? It's in the Bag
- Boy, 5, Hit by Car and Seriously Hurt
- HOLIDAY FOCUS : LET THE SHOPPING BEGIN : With Quake Repairs Complete, All Area Malls Are Ready for the Crowds
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : BIG WEST CONFERENCE THE OTHER TEAMS : TV Exposure a Major Concern
- Mitchell Puts Lions on Victory Layne : Pro football: Quarterback throws for team-record 410 yards, four touchdowns while beating Vikings, 44-38.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Energized Jawbreaker Lacks Emotional Focus
- Food Safety: a New Marketing Weapon : From cleansers to turkeys, producers are touting new methods that help get the bacteria out
- Cooking the Numbers
- Study Suggests All Men Have Common Ancestor
- Modus Shoperandi : SERIAL SHOPPER...
- Claims by Uninsured
- Modus Shoperandi : CATALOGUE SHOPPER...
- Lesson Sources on Environment
- Navy's Risky Plan Demands Scrutiny
- Modus Shoperandi : LAST-MINUTE SHOPPER...
- Modus Shoperandi : ONLINE SHOPPER...
- Modus Shoperandi : GONZO SHOPPER...
- Responsibility for Poor, Poverty
- Getty Institute
- Housing Project Has Too Many Negatives
- 'Calvin and Hobbes' Will Be Greatly Missed
- Next 'Amgen' Can Still Be Found
- It's the Immigrant Kids Who Embody the American Spirit
- Budget Tool
- Johnnie Cochran
- Obituaries - Nov. 24, 1995
- Hundreds Make Meal for Homeless a Success
- GOP Pushing HMOs as Key to Curbing Medicare Costs : Reform: Proposal to get elderly to join health care networks is a central part of the drive to balance budget.
- Man Booked for Murder in Sobek Case : Crime: Deputies plan to resume search today in Angeles Forest for body of the missing model. She apparently had some previous connection to the suspect, photographer Charles Rathbun, authorities say.
- SAFE LIQUID: Maybe water in Irvine isn't...
- Hurtt's Spending Equals His Bold Conservative Agenda
- Big Helpings of Kindness : Shelters Turn From Their Usual Chores to Dish Up Thanksgiving Meals for the Needy
- Fee Cut for Degreed Students Expected to Boost Enrollment : Education: Community college administrators expect thousands who had dropped out to re-enroll because of the change.
- Feast or Famine : Volunteers Make Turkey Day Special for Homeless
- A Game Plan to Wake Comatose Athlete
- OPEC Will Maintain Current Ceiling on Daily Production : Energy: Analysts say cheating on output quotas could push prices down next year.
- New Orleans Is Big Loser as Harrah's Casino Folds
- U.S. Alleges Scam Targets the Homeless : Inquiry: Lawyer for operator of board and care homes denies accusation that she recruits victims and steals Social Security checks. No arrests have been made.
- Pete Welding; Author, Producer of Jazz and Blues Records
- O.C. Supervisors Seek Settlement of SEC Charges
- Dornan, Rohrabacher Will Fight Plans to Send U.S. Troops to Bosnia
- Water Polo Title Validates Boast by Coach
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : On an Off Night, Kennedy Wings to 48-25 Victory Over Franklin
- Lots of Mouses Will Be Stirring : Home entertainment: Visual effects are dazzling on two of three CD-ROMs due in stores in time for the first holiday season buying blitz of computer games.
- Valley Weekend : THEATER REVIEW : Golden West Proves Its Versatility in Two-Night Production of One-Acts : The playwrights' debut at new Road Theatre venue offers eclectic mix of comedy and drama.
- Ventura County Weekend : Set Aside Some Thanks for Holiday Activist : Author Sara Josepha Hale pleaded in editorials and letters to President Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national celebration.
- Gym on Wheels Takes Exercises to Client's Door : Entrepreneurship: Personal trainer hopes to franchise his Fitness Fleet with vans equipped for individual workouts.
- Colombia Seeks Andean Satellite Project: Colombia will...
- Trust Adds to Pacific Northwest Holdings
- Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Specter Suspends White House Bid
- World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Independence Party Leader Is Killed
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Passengers on Hellish Cruise to Get Refunds
- Obituaries : Leonardo Bercovici; Screenwriter Blacklisted During McCarthy Era
- San Fernando Valley : Museum Asks City to Help Fund Mall Branch
- TEAMS TO WATCH
- Fresh Legs Carry Ventura Past Santa Monica
- His College Career Has Been Hit or Miss : Football: Former Servite standout Josh Nelson keeps his chin up despite losing starting quarterback job at Mississippi.
- JUST PREPS : NOTABLES
- RESTAURANTS : 21 Screens--and Almost as Many Places to Dine Out
- TV REVIEW : Oscar Winners Rescue Lightweight 'Waltz'
- CET Buys Water-Treatment Company
- It's Been a Very Good Week for Clinton : Euphoric after the signing of the Bosnian peace pact--and teeing off for more than 300 yards--the President chats with party guests, reminisces and philosophizes about golf.
- A BALKAN ACCORD : Two Leaders Met Alone at End--and Found Peace : Balkans: Talks came down to a deal cut by Serbian and Croatian presidents and accepted by Bosnian counterpart.
- State Paid 1,033 Workers Over $100,000 Last Year : Government: Some put in extra shifts or got onetime payments, list shows. Average salary is $42,000 a year.
- Wilson Endorses Newcomer Baugh for Allen's Seat
- Measure to Allow Card Clubs in City Leading by 208 Votes
- Panel to Take Fresh Look at City Hall Repair Issue : Quake: Replacement of damaged structure is one option. Soaring cost estimates stalled seismic retrofitting project.
- South Bay : Of Interest to Youths
- 2 Sentenced for Child Endangerment
- Builder's Dirt Pile Blamed for Infestation
- Getting a Taste for History : Holiday: Students play Pilgrims and Native Americans as they re-enact the first Thanksgiving--complete with playground feast.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : TODAY'S GAMES : Super Bowl Preview, or Another Bizarre Game?
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Mammoth Is It for California
- Ducks Try Everything, but Can't Put One Past Oilers' Ranford : Hockey: Edmonton goalie is too much in 2-0 victory, the first shutout of Anaheim this season.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Sylmar Relives Nightmare and It Has Same Ending, 22-21
- Stewart, Shuman and Boat Are Big Stories at 55th Turkey Night
- Costa Mesa Remembers, Beats Marina for Title
- Holland the Front-Runner for Laguna Beach Job
- WEEKEND
- CLUB REVIEW : Be Prepared to Sweat It Out at Pump
- Valley Weekend : ROCKTALK : Another Pretty Fab Four Pays Tribute to Beatles : Veterans of tours with major rock acts aim to perform up to 50 selections on Tuesday nights in Calabasas.
- Ventura County Weekend : THEATER : NOTES : 'Midsummer Night' a Wild Winter Romp : California Shakespeare Company--no slave to the season--offers a pared-down, but riotous, production.
- Auto Expo Stores' Closure Idles 150 Workers
- BY DESIGN : Wild Things
- BY DESIGN : Cool Customers : For years, the makers of snowboard apparel swore off girls, forcing them to wear guys' gear. Now, the women are ganging up with lines of their own<i> .</i>
- A BALKAN ACCORD : U.S. Troops See a Troubled Role : Military: American soldiers stationed in Germany worry about the durability of the peace accord. They find the conflict nearly impossible to understand.
- Airport Security : Crime: Police arrest man suspected in thefts of baggage and cash from travelers at LAX. He had eluded several stakeouts.
- VENTURA : Port District Chief Submits Resignation
- VENTURA : Mall Expansion Foes Expect Ballot Spot
- THANKSGIVING
- Clippers Keep Up Hot Pace at Home
- THE COLLEGES / JEFF FLETCHER : CSUN Needs Bountiful Harvest
- JUST PREPS : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE
- Valley Weekend : SIGHTS : Artists' Works Turn Archetypes Inside Out : Keith Sklar and Rebecca Edwards, in an exhibit at Brand Library, share some startling sensibilities.
- Samsung Adds $50 Million to Its Growing Stake in AST
- Urethane Technologies Acquires Supplier
- Granada Makes Bid for Hotel Rival : Mergers: Forte greets the surprise move by urging its shareholders to reject the $5.3-billion offer from the entertainment and leisure company.
- GIVE NOW: It's the season for charitable...
- Prop. 187 Has Done Damage, Say Clinic Doctors and Patients : Health: They cheer judge's ruling but say many who needed care, including legal immigrants, stayed away out of fear.
- County Seeks Loan for Assessor's Office
- OC LIVE : CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Jack Counts on His Stalk Characters : Paper Bag Players' Version Lets Audience Lend a Hand
- Canadian Broadcaster to Fire Workers: Canadian Broadcasting...
- Antonini Quits Board at Chrysler : Autos: Former Kmart chief says he doesn't want to be an issue between the car maker and Kerkorian.
- Gingrich Angers Relatives of Slain Woman
- 7 Killed in Fiery Interstate 5 Crash Near Mt. Shasta
- Rule Change Targets Long-Term Leases
- Holiday Closings
- Citizens' Group Forms to Support County Hospital Outpatient Project : Health: Organizers claim a private facility has misled the public in efforts to stop the new wing.
- Prodigal Daughters Seek Holiday Serenity
- OXNARD : Court Refuses to Dismiss Murder Case
- Fullerton OKs E. Coyote Hills Tax District
- JUST PREPS : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Plays Again, but Rangers Still Win
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Hostetler Is Doubtful; Packers Change Backups
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : ROUNDUP : Experience Leads Arizona; Georgetown Keeps Rolling
- Man Harassed by Female Boss Gets $237,000
- Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Muslim Told He Can't Lead Scouts
- CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Narbonne Upsets Defending Champion Sylmar
- Good Thing He Wasn't Here Last Season
- Abraham Will Try to Lead Northridge Out of Wilderness : Women's basketball: New coach may not be Moses but he should improve on last season's 1-26 record. Former Oregon State assistant has 10 returning players.
- JUST PREPS : Area News : SOUTH BAY
- On the Run, Monroe Advances on a Pass
- JUST PREPS : A Higher Goal : The Runners of Belmont High Have Dominated City Cross-Country, but Now Their Rallying Cry Calls for State Glory
- ART REVIEW : 'Katz' Presents Pastoral View of First-Generation Modernists
- Ventura County Weekend : TIDBITS : Luring Readers With Recipes for Romance : Ventura's Gail Hobbs gets to the heart of the matter in her monthly newsletter called The Passionate Gourmet.
- What Politics? Romance Provides the Intrigue in 'President'
- OC LIVE : POP MUSIC : A Little Texas Flamenco : Joe Ely Adds a Spanish Flavor to His 'Letter From Laredo'
- Firm Will Probe Nevada Malpractice Claims
- Exports Reach Record High in September : Economy: Overall U.S. trade deficit drops slightly, while that with Japan is lowest in two years. Jobless claim figures rise.
- World IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Military Transport Plane Crashes
- LAPD Eyes Cameras for Red-Light Runners : Safety: Device can capture driver, license plate on film. Officials hope to reduce crashes at dangerous intersections.
- Defense Wants Paint-Roller Attack Trial Transferred
- Poland Is Changing, but How Much? : With Walesa rejected by voters after 5 years, an ex-Communist will assume the presidency
- Bosnia Mission: Now It's Up to the President : Clinton must make the case for endangering American lives
- Obituaries : Glenn (Speed) Johnson; Retired Peace Officer
- Police Seek Ex-Boarder of Slain Woman
- Jurors Reject Police Testimony That 2 Teen-Agers Set Dog Afire : Courts: One is convicted of hitting Rottweiler in a case that rallied activists. Key audiotape seemed to contradict officer.
- Gentrification of the Internet Could Change the Medium as We Know It
- Rep. Waldholtz's Husband Seeks a Plea Bargain
- Church Treasurer Fired Over Alleged Embezzlement : Religion: Southland United Methodist official, who began job two weeks ago, reportedly admitted taking up to $380,000 while working in New York.
- Israel's Police Leader Now Discounts Widespread Conspiracy to Kill Rabin : Assassination: Key Cabinet member says he accepts security service's view that only confessed killer and brother planned the slaying.
- Man Held in Fatal Stabbing During Rialto Bank Robbery
- Baugh Declines to Talk to D.A. About Finances : Politics: Office is probing aborted candidacy of Democrat Laurie Campbell. Others in race have cooperated.
- VENTURA : 2 Suspects Held in Hit-and-Run
- Pedestrian, 78, Killed by Car in Anaheim
- Youth Arraigned in Friend's Death
- Missing Model's Car Found in Torrance : Disappearance: Authorities study the vehicle, as well as more of Linda Sobek's personal possessions that were discovered in Angeles National Forest.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Porter Scores 19, Irvine Valley Wins First Game of Season
- JAZZ REVIEW : Makowicz Crafts Melodies Full of Passionate Appeal
- Steamrolling to Success by Keeping to His Game Plan : Music: Louis 'Chip' Davis Jr. puts a virtual lock on the Christmas market by breaking all the traditional record business rules with Mannheim Steamroller.
- POP/ROCKBack-to-Back Toppers: Mariah Carey became the first...
- Officials Say Japanese Gangs Play Key Role in Bad-Loan Crisis : Banking: As a result, Finance Ministry announces the formation of RTC-type of agency to collect outstanding debt.
- Florida panthers get genetic boost from Texas : Inbreeding has weakened the Everglades natives. Cougars have been imported to halt decline.
- For Needy in O.C., a Chance for a Hot Meal : Thanksgiving: Volunteers say government aid cutbacks mean tens of thousands will seek turkey dinners.
- Sorting Out Religion, Politics, History : * Christians: The 'commonly accepted principles' that Gingrich preaches included exclusion of Catholic, African, Asian and Indian Americans.
- Falling Pile of Wood Kills Man
- Weekend No Holiday for CHP, Park Officials : Travel: Patrols are bolstered for an onslaught of tourists. Recreation sites are filling up. Warm weather is expected.
- Eviction Cancels Chef School's Turkeys : Finances: Landlord, citing unpaid rent, shuts Culinary Institute, which had planned gourmet Thanksgiving meals.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council Defeats Plan to Raise Business Tax
- Police Doubt Rogers Is Linked to Slayings : Investigation: Former Van Nuys man's blood type, detective says, does not match that found at scene where body was recovered in 1993.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1995-96 : Changing USC : That's Parker's Mission as He Sheds Interim Label Amid Tough Years
- Baseball Vote Makes Piniella Top Manager
- OC LIVE : EVENTS : Microbrews Are Mainly What's on Tap at Festival
- HOLIDAY CLOSURES
- Hariston Corp. Hopes to Leave Its Past Behind : Corporations: CEO strives to revive firm's shady reputation with make-over, including move to Costa Mesa. Some still wary.
- Global Markets
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : Gas Firms Get Ready to Deal With Mexico
- CONSUMER NEWS
- O.C. Student, 13, Files Sexual Harassment Suit : Courts: Parents say behavior of 11 girls was unbearable for daughter. Capistrano school district is sole defendant.
- Mideast Quake Kills at Least 8, Injures Dozens
- Clinton Will Visit Japan in January
- Peres Is Sworn In, Seeks Syria Talks : Israel: With 11-month term and new Cabinet, prime minister sets ambitious agenda of dialogue at home, abroad.
- Leonardo Bercovici; Screenwriter Blacklisted During McCarthy Era
- Southeast : After 10-Year Fight, Bank Gets Parking Lot
- Motorcycle Officer Injured in Crash
- 14 Agencies Lose Bid to Sue O.C. in District Court
- Plan Focuses on Cameras to Fight Traffic Problems : Law enforcement: LAPD proposal would use high-tech surveillance equipment to catch motorists running red lights at accident-prone intersections.
- Lottery Bestows Millions of Blessings : Winners Enjoy Plenty for Thanksgiving, but Still Treasure Family and Friends
- PLAYOFF PROFILES : Disney Focus on Big Finale
- JUST PREPS : Dwayne DeSpain Back in the Main
- MUSIC REVIEW : Svrcek in Satisfying Recital of Two Large-Scale Works
- Ventura County Weekend : SIGHTS : Exhibit Plugs Into Energy of Area's Artists
- Ventura County Weekend : FRIDAY
- Ventura County Weekend : JAUNTS : Walk Off the Stuffing on Holiday Hike : You can burn up some of those Thanksgiving Day calories during a trek along the scenic trails of Wildwood Park.
- Valley Weekend : ART : A Princely Hobby : Ronald Reagan Library Offers Glimpse of Paintings by His Royal Highness Charles
- Clancy Says He Is Victim in Investment Fraud Case
- Teen Entrepreneurs Turn Out to Be a Couple of Smooth Operators : Recreation: Oregon brothers, 14 and 16 years old, concoct sports wax that suits sellers of surfboards, snowboards and skateboards.
- ENERGY
- Firms Under Suspicion of 401(k) Abuse : Pensions: Government says some are improperly diverting employee contributions.
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Probe of President's Rent Deal Dropped
- Takeout: It's for the Cheater in All of Us
- BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIRS : Lifelong Quest for an Affectionate Mom and Truth : HAPPY DAYS: My Mother, My Father, My Sister & Me, <i> by Shana Alexander</i> ; Doubleday $27.50, 386 pages
- UCI Seeks Information From 38 More Fertility Patients
- Westside : Soundproofing OKd for Homes Near LAX
- Hrudey Returns, but Kings Don't
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / CHRIS DUFRESNE : He's a Success Story, Not a Successor
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Bad Bounces Undermine Verdugo Hills
- Esperanza's De Soto to Play Volleyball for Cal Poly SLO
- Leeson Bound for Singapore: Nicholas Leeson, 28,...
- Troops to Use Broad Rules of Engagement
- Shared Sorrow : Parents of Teen Who Died Suddenly Take Solace in Outpouring of Letters