- AUTOS
- Unocal Sells Its Network of Truck Stops : Energy: It's the Los Angeles-based company's latest effort to focus more on the West Coast.
- Playing It Cool on What's Hot : Merchants Say Traditional Gifts Will Be the Big Sellers
- McDonnell Loses Major 'Star Wars' Contract : Aerospace: The Army's cancellation of the $594-million program follows a recent round of layoffs at the company's plants in Huntington Beach and Santa Ana.
- Delta Hit With $2-Million Fine
- 90 Nations Agree on More Steps to Protect Ozone Layer : Environment: Measures include an earlier halt to use of damaging CFCs and eventual ban on substitute.
- Manto Recalls Heart and Sole of Christmas Past
- Lowering Blood Pressure the Old-Fashioned Way
- UCLA Names Director of Medieval Studies
- Beverly Hills : Hotel Make-Over Cleared
- Meetings Indicative of Clinton's Ideas for Cabinet
- Alyeska Settles Valdez Spill Suit for $32 Million : Environment: The deal concludes the last government litigation stemming from the 1989 tanker accident.
- AUTOS
- ENERGY
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 26, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 26, 1992
- Computers Key to School's Restructuring : Education: Cougar Valley Elementary in Washington state links use of the machines to a rethinking of the teaching process.
- Oat-Turkey and Other Remote Possibilities
- SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS : They'll Be Hammering Out the Homemade Gifts at Workshops Throughout the County This Season
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / LA LOUISIANNE EXPRESS : Ragin' Good : Warmth radiates from this down-home place that specializes in the spicy dishes associated with New Orleans.
- Phase 2 Begins as Clinton Names 'Cluster' Heads : Transition: President-elect is step away from naming Cabinet, setting agenda as chief 'fact finders' are chosen.
- Historic Pact Gives Hopis 500,000 Acres in Arizona : Settlement: Interior Dept. backs land accord with Navajos. Angry Gov. Symington says he will fight plan.
- City Council One Step Closer to Acquiring Queen Mary : Tourism: Harbor commissioners give preliminary OK to the transfer. A scramble is on to pick a new operator and avoid layoffs.
- In Search of a Substitute for Life's Elixir : Medicine: For 300 years, physicians have sought a fluid that could replace blood in emergencies. At last, researchers may be close.
- A High-Rise Alternative That's Simple, Sensitive
- In Touch With Past--At Last : A national support network links the children of those who died in the Vietnam War and helps them contact men who served with their fathers to answer long-unanswered questions.
- Drivers Rescued as Snowstorm Belts Midwest
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Holiday Firsts : Thanksgiving weekend kicks off with everything from Santa Claus appearances to a Festival of Trees.
- A NOT SO WONDERFUL LIFE : Fourth Annual Day Without Art Shows What the World Might Be Like If AIDS Toll Continues
- Season's Eatings : Give Mother Earth a present when choosing menus for the holidays: Serve less meat, more organic vegetables.
- Mining for Holiday Treasures
- Pomona : Retail Center Loan Approved
- Expensive Diagnostic Testing: Is It Now a Crime of the Heart? : Medicine: The angiogram may be a standard test for cardiac disease, but critics say it leads to unnecessary surgery.
- U.S. May Send GIs to Protect Aid to Somalia
- UCI Grad, Writing on South-Central Teen, Sells 1st Novel
- U.N. Weighs Use of Force in Somalia
- Was 'Golden Age' of Ancient Greece Tarnished? : Research: Scientists were stunned when they examined skeletons from a Greek colony and found evidence of widespread disease and malnutrition.
- Big Ideas for Amassing Art on a Small Budget : Collectibles: Choose a field, do your homework and keep an open eye for what's not popular or well-known, say experts.
- Shopping With Grocery Guru : Supermarkets: Phil Lempert, whose mission is to increase consumer awareness of food trends, has a knack for sniffing out truths in the industry.
- Official Pursues New Leads in Passport Case
- Blinders Ordered on 11 Racks Displaying Explicit Papers
- Luxury Hotel Ready to Open After 5-Year Wait
- Mother of O.C. Man Killed in Fight Says Justice Denied
- Don't Like Cats? This Event's Not for You
- THE HUMAN CONDITION / THAT NAGGING FEELING : OK, What Did You Forget <i> This </i> Time?
- Maggie's Pennsylvania Munch, Plus
- Volleyball Match May Be Preview of NCAA Tourney
- WET & WILD : Women Dive Into Scuba and Add Splash of Color
- Irish Vote on Abortion
- Salvadoran Man, 67, Shot to Death While Visiting Relatives : North Hollywood: The victim is hit while his grandson is showing off the gun. A neighbor is arrested.
- Feeding the Spirit : Needy Receive Thanksgiving Dinner and Words of Hope From Boy
- Putting the UC System Under the Microscope : Ever-rising fees underscore the need for full public scrutiny
- Guilty Pleas Leave Lone Defendant in Roca Drug Trial
- PIRU : Truck, RV Trailer Collide, Closing Road for 3 Hours
- A Taste of America : Russian Exchange Students Kick Off 6-Day California Visit With a Warehouse Shopping Spree
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City to Release EIR for Hilltop Project
- World Travelers Don't Leave Home Without Him : Medicine: For three decades, trusted needle in hand, 83-year-old Armenian-born physician has been the inoculator to the stars.
- Left on Life's Doorstep : Boy Investigates Strange Noise, Finds Newborn in Gym Bag
- Watercolorist Wins Top Prize
- SAN DIEGO : Council Panel Urges Pavilion Holiday Fee
- One Open Down for Tom Kite
- When It Comes to Seeding, Torrance Doesn't Want to Take Fifth
- Names in the News - Nov. 26, 1992
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Warriors': Images of Hope, Anger
- Song and Dance Finds Partner on Cable TV
- ART REVIEWS : Robert Misrach: A Head in the Clouds
- RADIO
- DIVISION IV WATER POLO : Martell Paces Los Amigos to Its First Section Title
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Cox Will Not Play Against Vikings
- Baseball
- Notes on a Scorecard - Nov. 26, 1992
- Two for the Trophy : Heisman Race Narrowed to Two Players, One Game
- Songwriter Mark Carrillo Spins Bohemian Homilies : Music: The member of San Diego's neo-folkie scene is winning over a diverse group of fans with his imagery-laden tunes.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : La Lupita in Frenzied U.S. Debut
- MOVIES - Nov. 26, 1992
- U2 Has Something to Sing About; Tour Take Tops $63-Million Mark
- JAZZ REVIEWS : Ray Brown Trio Bows at Catalina
- Promoters Feel Pinch of Economy
- And the Winner Is . . . KABC : Ratings: November sweeps pile up the points for Channel 7, boosted by its news shows, 'Oprah Winfrey' and the network's prime-time schedule.
- Signposts for New TV : A Film and Another Way of Watching Football Indicate Where Interactive TV May Be Heading
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Dunbar': Less Than the Sum of Its Parts
- TELEVISION - Nov. 26, 1992
- Wider O.C. Involvement in A Day Without Art
- TODAY IN OC LIVE
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : On the Map : Oregon company can plot Newbury Park, but spelling the name of the town correctly is another matter.
- Names in the News - Nov. 26, 1992
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Will Cowboys Stuff Rookie Graham?
- Harvard-Westlake Drops Water Polo Final in Overtime
- MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Home, Hearth Not in Holiday for McSpadden
- SOUTHERN SECTION WATER POLO FINALS : DIVISION III : Petersen Finds the Net to Help Costa Mesa Take Title
- Northridge Dealt Another Cruel Blow : Basketball: Father of guard McLinn dies five days before luckless team's opener.
- Payoff Finally Comes for Barons, Gail : Football: Standout receiver played on teams that won three games in two years. This season, Fountain Valley has a berth in Division I quarterfinals.
- Baseball
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION PREVIEW : DELPHIC LEAGUE
- Carson Brushes Off Jefferson, 27-7, in City 4-A Playoffs
- Names in the News - Nov. 26, 1992
- NHL NOTES : Winnipeg Remains Patient With Host of Europeans on Roster
- Violence Puts Early End to Chatsworth's Playoff Win
- Coleman Speaks Up, Nets Cut Down Lakers : Pro basketball: Star player rips Daly and teammates, helps rally New Jersey to a 100-98 victory.
- '92-'93 PREP PREVIEW: BOYS' SOCCER : SANTA MARGARITA
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION PREVIEW : CHANNEL LEAGUE
- AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Faulk Believes He Will Be Able to Play
- Early Defense, Late Touchdowns Lift Sylmar Past Crenshaw, 28-2
- SOUTHERN SECTION WATER POLO FINALS : DIVISION II : Poly Caught in Esperanza Squeeze Play
- SANTA CLARITA : Shopping Mall to Offer Free Bus Rides
- A Heartbreaking Scandal : In an era of crisis in the state's schools, Newport-Mesa district is facing a bitter loss
- Oxnard Looks Into Hiring of Former City Clerk
- Special Election to Fill Oxnard Council Seat
- VENTURA : Fire Kills Dog Locked Inside Car
- SAN DIEGO : Woman Killed in Drive-By Shooting
- College Basketball
- Master's Soccer Team Thwarted Again Because of Margin of Win
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / CITY PLAYOFFS
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Harold's Late Block Helps Cypress Women Hold On
- Names in the News - Nov. 26, 1992
- It's His Turn : After Three Seasons in Brother's Shadow at Notre Dame, Reggie Brooks Steps Out With a Senior Year for the Ages
- Peninsula's Net Result: A Trip to Magic Kingdom : Tennis: The players earn a just reward after completing a 24-0 season with 18-0 rout of Dana Hills in the Southern Section Division I championship.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / CITY PLAYOFFS
- PERSPECTIVE ON A GRAYING AMERICA : The Baby Boom Will Bust Us : Simple math demands rethinking entitlements for the elderly, most of whom already can and should work past 65.
- Academic Decathletes Take Big Win in Stride
- ENSENADA : 4 Fishermen Leap From Burning Boat
- Obituaries - Nov. 26, 1992
- Officials to Share $288,673 to Retire Early : Golden handshakes: Critics are angered by the amount the county will pay the departing sheriff and auditor-controller.
- Pacifica's Heckel Quits as Basketball Coach
- Team Turmoil : Injuries, Illness Are Only Some of the Problems Confronting Hawthorne Football Team As It Prepares for Playoff Game
- More Allegations Leveled Against Reds' Schott
- NHL ROUNDUP : Senators Finally Win Again
- ROUNDUP : Garcia Spurs Antelope Valley to 71-57 Victory Over Sequoias
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Alabama, Texas A&M; Have Games Today
- Dye Quits as Coach at Auburn : College football: Resignation is announced on eve of game against Alabama. Pittsburgh's Hackett also resigns.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION PREVIEW : CAMINO REAL LEAGUE
- Veterans Step Up, Step on Bruins in Loss to Seton Hall : College basketball: Pirates use 11-2 run to finish off 73-64 victory over UCLA in preseason NIT semifinals.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / CITY PLAYOFFS
- Chargers' Seau Plays Life at 100 M.P.H. : Pro football: Inspired performance by former Trojan linebacker earns him a niche in San Diego.
- Pitt Coach Hackett Is Forced Out
- Ruling Leaves Teachers Outraged, Apprehensive : Schools: Some say they are willing to strike over a pay cut. Others say a county or state takeover is the best way to resolve the district's problems.
- WORKING THE POLLS : Tireless Patriotism : Helping voters makes you feel really good, but the hours are long and the work is trying.
- Bolton Is Fund-Raiser's Bread and Butter
- Monrovia : Man Sentenced for Loitering
- Malibu : City Hall Sites Studied
- COLUMN RIGHT / ALAN J. STOGA : Keep the Axis of U.S. Policy Tilted South : Clinton must build on Bush's groundwork for partnership with Latin America.
- Border Patrol Gets 1,000 Pounds of Pot in Four Smuggling Busts
- MOORPARK : Detectives Seek Clues to Laborer's Killing
- 21 Officers Given Distinguished Service Awards
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Baja Magic Still Strong for Writer
- Judge Reduces Former Officer's Assault Charge : Sentence: Ex-Gardena lieutenant's offenses are declared misdemeanors. He is ordered to pay $500 fine.
- 'New Leaf' Is Budding Comedy
- Monterey Park : Loans Offered to Landlords
- La Puente : New Time for City Council
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS
- NEWHALL : School Schedule Requests Granted
- Grocer Du's Request to Visit Korea Is Withdrawn
- Free Thanksgiving Day Meals
- Experts Offer Tips for Holiday Fire Prevention
- Detergent Scores a Clean Sweep in Marketing : Trends: Manufacturers are finding ways to counter environmental concerns over the popular soap substitute.
- Plan May Spur Overhaul of Historic Zones Law
- SCOREBOARD / FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS : PREPS
- Independent Dealers Claim Chevron Inflated Their Gas Price : Business: Independent service stations allege in suit that oil giant is attempting to drive them out of business.
- ART : 'For Mollie' Airport Exhibit Is Memorial to Puppeteer
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Awash in Colors : Pieces reflecting a wide range of styles are on display at the Gold Coast Watercolor Society exhibition in Ventura.
- Alhambra : Blanco Becomes Mayor
- China Frees a Leader of 1989 Pro-Democracy Movement
- Poet's Chestnut Tree Could Spread Again : Scientists pin hopes on synthetic virus that may fend off fungus that destroyed billions of trees.
- City Unlikely to Set Another Slaying Record : Crime: Downturn in murders, among other things, is hard to explain, officials say.
- PACOIMA : Group Seeks Space to Sort Donations
- Woman Killed After She Resists Purse Snatching
- Mystery Lovers Hear It Here First--Direct From Authors : Books: Writers and readers gather regularly by the hearth at a specialty bookstore to share their love of crime stories.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Valley Chief of Schools to Retire
- 2 Sailors Ordered to Stand Trial in Carjack, Kidnap
- Obituaries - Nov. 26, 1992
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Plans to Protest Police Officers' Trial
- O.C. PLATFORM : RV Parking Ban OK
- FULLERTON : Students in Need Find Helping Hand
- Drunk-Driving Conviction Voided : Law: Appellate court says police sobriety checkpoints are illegal without advance publicity.
- IRVINE : Police Chief: Outside Investigation Needed
- GARDEN GROVE : Court Action Sought for Removal of Wall
- THOUSAND OAKS : Arraignment in Arson Case Delayed
- REPEAT? With several major college prospects, the...
- Restitution Is Offered in Newport-Mesa Theft : Crime: Lawyer for fired school district official says his client is cooperating but it's premature to discuss plea.
- ANGEL AT HEART: It's been almost 10...
- Growth Spurt Could Shift Focus of Clinton's Strategy
- DARK ART: About 60 artworks at the...
- Metrolink Train Hits Truck; 1 Killed, 12 Hurt : Accident: Collision occurs at unguarded crossing in Pacoima. Man who died was driving a city dump truck.
- RITZY MOUSSE: Want something special to complement...
- A Taste of Two Countries
- Revised Growth Report Shows Economic Surge
- All Souls Day
- Concerns Over Health Coverage
- Women in LAPD
- Living in L.A.
- Concerns Over Health Coverage
- Oxymoron
- Concerns Over Health Coverage
- Alexander Dubcek
- Unfair Press: Familiar Ring
- Summerland Home for Clinton
- Summerland Home for Clinton
- STAGE
- U.N. Rebuffs U.S. on Cuba Embargo : Trade: Allies desert Washington in 59-3 General Assembly vote that urges lifting of latest restrictions. American interference in foreign subsidiaries is alleged.
- O.C. Lawyer's Estate Cases Probed by Bar
- Americans Bid Farewell to Last Philippine Base
- COLUMN ONE : The New Wrinkle in Polyester : The villain behind the leisure suit may be rehabilitated by updated uses in clothing, medicine and sports. However, not everyone is willing to forget the '70s.
- Long-Distance Lesson in History of Kimono
- A Family's Terrible Truth That Wouldn't Stay Buried : Crime: After 23 years, the grim mystery of a missing mother is solved. It may have been better not to know.
- Wilson Asks Appointees to Forgo Back Pay
- Bonn Moving to Get Tough on Violence : Extremism: German police will get new training. The justice minister hints at harsher court sentences.
- A Trend for the '90s: Shareholder Muscle-Flexing
- $300,000 in Grants to UCI to Provide Guidance to New High-Tech Businesses
- AIRLINES
- AUTOS
- Don D. Rutter has been named vice...
- Carter Decries '2 Americas,' Urges Vast Inner-City Effort
- Ex-Congress Aide Indicted in House Post Office Probe : Investigation: Gerald W. Weaver II is accused of obstructing justice and tampering with a witness in the case. He also faces drug and fraud charges.
- Yeltsin Calls for Cease-Fire in Battle With Lawmakers : Russia: Despite barrages of criticism between his reformers and foes, there are signs of reconciliation.
- World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Shell Hits Ship Filled With Food
- World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : CIA Chief Says Iran Buys Up Weapons
- Wonderland Warms Community Clinic Supporters
- Board Sets Stage for Final Vote on Mini-City Near Simi Valley
- Salvadoran Rebels Halt Demobilization
- Clinton Aides Shaping Conference : Economy: More than 100 experts and average Americans will discuss President-elect's platform. It's unclear whether Perot will be invited.
- Marrow Minded : Kevin Tripp of Westminster has dozens of wishbones from turkeys and other fowl. Each one has a story behind it--even if Tripp doesn't know what it is.
- Mark D. Smith and Gregory L. Sulier...
- Dow Up 25; NASDAQ Hits Record : Market Overview
- AIRLINES
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 25, 1992
- BANKING
- 'Bodyguard' Bash Quite a Boon for Kids
- Ports in the Storm : Family rituals help define who we are. And in today's harried world, their predictability gives us needed ballast.
- Santas Are Coming to Town to Rent and Buy Costumes
- Ford Motor Co. has named Basil J....
- Edison's Credit Rating Lowered From AA to A+ : Regulation: The change comes in the wake of the PUC's decision to reduce allowable return on equity for six major utilities.
- AUTOS
- Cimco Inc.: The Costa Mesa manufacturer of...
- BANKING : Home Federal S&L;'s Commercial Properties to Be Auctioned Dec. 8
- MCA Music Entertainment Group announced that Fred...
- OTHER NEWS - Nov. 25, 1992
- SEC Raises Capital Levels for Brokers : Markets: Smaller firms will have to maintain a much larger cushion against losses to ensure that failing companies can pay debts to customers.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Alton Group: The Irvine biomedical instrument and...
- Something to Read on a Rainy Day
- Inspector Held in U.S. Customs Bribery Case
- Russia's $200-Million Stunt--Call It Gambling on a Real Long Shot : Diplomacy: Satellite payload full of trinkets plunges into the Pacific--but it doesn't make much of a splash.
- Duty of the Heart : Volunteers: Marine Corps League serves up a holiday dinner and a dog demonstration for children from Camarillo State Hospital.
- Woman, 87, Faces Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Car Crash : Prosecution: Elderly woman on crowded bench was killed when vehicle went out of control and struck it.
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS
- BURBANK : Suicide Suspected in Freeway Death
- Countywide : Oxnard Armory to Be Used for Shelter
- Countywide : Donations Sought for Holiday Dinner
- Former Fullerton Police Chief, Mayor Dies
- Countywide : Program to Halt Harassment Funded
- MOORPARK : Student Is Named to College Board Seat
- Health Care in America: a Struggle of Vested Interests : Insurance: Employers are moving to 'managed care,' which indeed offers freedom of choice --for insurers and employers.
- THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Officials to Attend Conference on Cities
- Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Truck
- Cameraman Rescued From Crater in Real Cliff-Hanger
- Suit Stemming From Color of House Is Dismissed : Courts: A couple had sought $1 million after the city of Laguna Beach delayed a move into their new 'eggshell white' home.
- LAPD Units to Test Spray as Alternative to Baton Use : Law enforcement: In the wake of the King beating, department will try substance to limit injuries during arrests. It contains a form of an irritant found in taco sauce.
- COVINA : 2 New Medflies Found Outside Quarantine Area
- Elected Leaders in 4 Cities Take Oaths of Office
- Obituary
- S.D. Council Expands Alcohol Ban in More Public Places
- Taking Advantage of the Aged : Laws must be toughened to protect the elderly from exploitation
- THOUSAND OAKS : Panel Turns Down 220-Home Project
- Riot-Damaged Building Razed Without Owner's Knowledge : Rebuilding: Surprised holder of title had planned to make repairs.
- City Forces Recall of Drain Opener
- Office, Honorary Title for Hahn Scrapped
- CANYON COUNTRY : 2 Held in 'Hole-in-the Wall' String of Bank Robberies
- COSTA MESA : Take the High Road, Mall Urges Shoppers
- Man Found Slain in Living Room
- Brea Man's Murder Conviction Reversed
- Job One Is the Economy, Right? : But fixing it is easier said than done
- L.A. Votes $2.5 Million for Hope in Youth Project
- HOMELESS WATCH : Public Health
- A Family Homeless No More : North Hollywood: Robert and Carolyn Burns will be the first to move into a new, $2.2-million low-income apartment complex.
- Star Maker : Bill Paternostro Has Corner on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Relative Says 'Disturbing' Phone Calls Haunted Spiro
- VAN NUYS : Man Gets 10 Years in Fatal Crash
- THOUSAND OAKS : Band, Color Guard Win Tournament
- 4 High-Speed Rail Plans Offered : Transit: One proposal for LAX-Palmdale line calls for 125-m.p.h. trains riding electomagnetic cushion of air.
- Mummies, Monsters and a Jovial 'Forry'
- Angry Parents Demand School Chief's Ouster : Reaction: About 150 pack Newport-Mesa meeting room. They say the district is in 'utter chaos.'
- Founder of Guardian Angels Confesses to Hoaxes
- Tape Released of Scuffle Before Death
- Estimate of City Income $21 Million Too High : Budget: Deficit nears $100 million. Aide to treasurer tells upset council members the mistake resulted from understaffing.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Oak Creek Canyon Trail Designed for Disabled Hikers
- Burbank Restricts Businesses Near Metrolink for Now
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Apartment Complex Built to House Homeless Opens
- A Visionary Leads His Flock on Flight of Peace
- DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Poway Advances With Sweep of Santa Barbara
- Gulls Defeat Peoria in OT
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL
- Freedom Dialing for Dollars
- UCLA Women Win Exhibition
- Academic Senate Votes to Suspend Titan Football : College: Group's recommendation--which was passed, 27-6, with two abstentions--will be forwarded to school's Athletics Council.
- Single-season rushing records were shattered at Agoura...
- HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Shoot, There's Still a Long Way to Go
- PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS'S SOCCER : The Teams To Watch : MATER DEI
- COLLEGE REPORT DAILY REPORT : USC
- Buyout Offer to Shrink San Diego Police Force
- SANTA PAULA : Wrong-Way Driver Held in Hit-and-Run