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What happened on December 30, 1989
ENTERTAINMENT
A Look at the '80s' Best Vinyl From Home-Grown Rockers
Eclectic Zapp and Lindley to Ring in New Year in O.C. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'This Is My Sidekick . . .' By Susan King
Art From Her Roots By Marlena Donohue
Finding the Upside By Janice Arkatov
PERFORMANCE ART REVIEW : Akilah Nayo Oliver in a Work of Rage in Santa Monica By Cathy Curtis
JAZZ REVIEW : Red Mitchell at Grand Avenue By Don Heckman
Wit and Wisdom of the '80s By Dan Sullivan, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Weekend TV : New Year's Eve Free-for-Alls Feature Natalie Cole, Dick Clark and Fritz Coleman By Steve Linan
What could be more appropriate to end a decade that has... By Steven Herbert
No local survey on the question exists, but the most... By John Dart
San Diego Jazz Scene Thrived During Eighties By Dirk Sutro
Pop Music in San Diego Rode a Wave of Sameness During Decade By Thomas K. Arnold
Regrouping After the Boom By Steve Hochman
Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution : Beneath a '70s mass-sales mentality, rock refound social conscience and artistic purpose By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
X Marked L.A. as the Hot Spot By Richard Cromelin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Billy Crystal to Host '90 Oscar Telecast
Rap Manifesto Leads the List of '80s Singles By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Rap's Rise Parallels History of Early Rock By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Public Enemy Lyrics Rekindle Controversy By Steve Hochman
Miles Davis Hits Highs, Lows in Golden Feather Awards : Jazz: Bobby McFerrin won the Grammy song of the year. Jazz fans had money to spend. There were more records, more festivals, more tours, even a little more jazz on TV. By Leonard Feather
Gorbachev-Pope Vatican Talks Named Top '89 Religion Story : Writers' poll: Jim Bakker's conviction and sentencing ranks second followed by tide of reform and peaceful revolution in Eastern Europe. By Russell Chandler, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
'I'm Not Going to Say Goodby,' Pauley Says in 'Today' Exit : Television: The popular morning show co-anchor leaves the show after 13 years, with warm words from Gumbel, Scott, Ulene, Norville and Brokaw. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 82, He Spreads the Word on Wheels By Ira Rifkin
NEWS
ABT, Joffrey and the State of Dance Theater in L.A.
Censorship Vigilance
Sounding Off on KFI-AM
No Laughing Matter
ABT, Joffrey and the State of Dance Theater in L.A.
Memories Are Moving
A Commitment to the Arts
Fads We Loved To Hate By Nancy Wride and John Needham, staff writers
'Eva's War' Is First-Person Account of Surviving Horrors By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Myths of the 80s.
New Year's Calls for a Compulsory Good Time, No Matter How Tedious By Joseph N. Bell
The No-show Bowl Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Keeping a Record of Home Items, Artwork By Robert Lachman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Works to Regulate Whale Watching By Shearlean Duke, Shearlean Duke is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Freedom Bowl Records Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Freedom Bowl Fact File : The Game Clipbopard researched by Kathie Bozanich / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Freedom Review Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
Defense Cuts, 'Peace Dividend'
Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
The American Military Action in Panama
The American Military Action in Panama
Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
The American Military Action in Panama
Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
The American Military Action in Panama
Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
The American Military Action in Panama
Defense Cuts, 'Peace Dividend'
Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
California IN BRIEF : ENCINITAS : $10-Million Lotto Winner Surfaces From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SOUTH LAKE TAHOE : Forest Fire Smoke Affected Lake Tahoe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : RANDSBURG : Boy Pulled From Mud Trap in Desert From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Clean Needle Project Continues From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Homeless Aliens Drift Amid S. County Wealth : Immigration: With unattainable prosperity in sight, Latino migrants make their homes in boxes and bushes. They hop freights to Orange County to seek a better life. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Invasion by Medfly Defies Logic, Scientists Say : Infestation: Experts discover peculiar patterns in the spread of the stubborn fruit fly. Some suspect sabotage by biological terrorists. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Willis Carson, Ex-Real Estate Panel Chief, Dies
H.J. Oberth, 95; Rocketry Pioneer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Horace Lee Kalik, 69; L.A. Philanthropist
Alexander Ellis II; Husband of President Bush's Sister From Associated Press
Robert Pirosh; Oscar-Winning Screenwriter
Syrian Bid for N. Korea Arms Aid Reported From Associated Press
Colombian Drug Lord Arrested Times Wire Services
3 Killed in Reunion Fire Reuters
Visitors to Outnumber Irish Reuters
Vatican Criticizes U.S., Is Prodding Noriega to Leave : Panama: American troops harass its embassy, the church complains. It calls the situation 'a serious matter.' By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Quake Planning Is Imperfect but Instructive By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Personal Use of Vote Funds Costs Sen. Watson $21,075 By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Havel Assumes Czechoslovak Presidency From Times Wire Services
New 'Weapon' Blasts Noriega: Bush's Speeches By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ortega to Expel Americans Over Envoy Incident From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Trading in Fraud and Despair : Food stamps have become the currency of the street, fueling a vast illegal market in drugs, guns and cash. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceausescu Bunker: Hub of Dreaded Securitate : Romania: The stronghold was where the dictator's crack force was prepared to make its last stand. By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Teacher Was Seized, Executed by Panama Army By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEA Rejects Petition to Allow Doctors to Prescribe Marijuana From Associated Press
Migrants Seek Aid After Cold Destroys Crops : Florida: Thousands of farm workers petition for government help. Officials say there are jobs in citrus fields 200 miles away. From Associated Press
Israeli Police Break Up Peace March in Jerusalem From Times Wire Services
Israeli Bank Places $1-Billion Cost on Palestinian Uprising United Press International
40 Hurt in Clash of Hong Kong Police, Vietnam 'Boat People' : Refugees: Stone-throwing camp residents feared they would be forced to return home. Another group of 111 leaves voluntarily for Hanoi. From Times Wire Services
Soviets Help Iran's Mining Reuters
U.S. Moves to Curtail Panama Fallout : War on drugs: The White House seeks to reassure Latin leaders that military intervention is not typical of its strategy. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Assembly Condemns U.S. Invasion By Don Shannon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Praises Church's 'Fine Job' on Noriega Issue : Diplomacy: Washington seeks to defuse the face-off. Talks go on but officials cite lack of progress. By Melissa Healy and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America's No-Nonsense General Put His Stamp on the Invasion : Military: 'Mad Max' Thurman was plucked from retirement to prepare to fight Noriega. The 'cowboy' with no tolerance for failure mounted an aggressive operation. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Will Send Senior Officials to Assess Reconstruction Needs : Support: The high-level mission will be a visible sign of Washington's concern for rebuilding. It will also demonstrate backing for Panama's new president. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush's Brother Linked to Firm in Panama Deal : Noriega: Prescott Bush is a partner in a venture with a Japanese firm accused of paying bribes to the ousted dictator. By Jim Mann and Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Baker Comment on Backing Soviets Now Called 'Hypothetical' By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romania Had Its Rebirth in a Television Studio : Rebellion: Place where rebel leaders announced that Ceausescu had fled stands as symbol of medium's power. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Party Leaders to Campaign Among Restive Lithuanians : Dissent: Gorbachev and others from Moscow hope to talk with most of the 200,000 Communists in the Baltic republic to dissuade them from breaking away. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Regime Revokes Ceausescu Policies : Recovery: One-party rule will be abolished, and the economy will be based on 'profitability.' By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles Dispute Is Biggest Hurdle in U.S.-Soviet Arms Talks : Disarmament: Cutbacks in B-2 Stealth bomber program fuel Pentagon's position. But U.S. war plan may be outdated due to recent changes in East Bloc. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney Welcomes Japan's Plan to Hike U.S. Forces Support United Press International
Gas Explosion, Fire Cut N. Y. Power : Blackout: Hundreds of thousands are affected. A utility worker is killed after apparently rupturing a main. Scores are trapped in stalled elevators. By John J. Goldman and Lisa Romaine, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Idle Weapons Reactor Found to Be Free of Cracks; 2 Others to Be Tested From Associated Press
Disability Recipients Can Earn More Starting Jan. 1 From Associated Press
Indian Returns Mencken Award Associated Press
Stroke Kills Bush In-Law United Press International
Panel to Study Mercury Threat to Florida Wildlife, Rural Areas From Associated Press
North Saluted as Narrator of 'Peter, Wolf' From Associated Press
Moynihan Urges Social Security Tax Cut, Return to Pay-as-You-Go Benefits System By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conflict Rules for Scientists Are Scrapped From Associated Press
Firebomb Damages Clinic United Press International
Execution-Style Slaying of Family in N.Y. Days Before Christmas Stuns Community From Associated Press
Can't Trace Leak in Rep. Gray Case, Thornburgh Says From Associated Press
Eighth Delay Ordered for Titan 3 Because Winds Again Are Too High From United Press International
12 Hurt as Train Derails United Press International
Southwest Hit by Heavy Snow as Cold Persists in New England From United Press International
Copter Crashes in Rental Car Lot; 4 Hurt From United Press International
Plan to Tax Recreation Equipment Is Dropped : Budget: Aides conclude it would violate Bush's no-new-tax pledge. Consumer and industry groups had opposed move. By John Lancaster, THE WASHINGTON POST
U.S. Nearly Quadruples California Drug War Funds, to $39.7 Million : Narcotics: California officials hail action and renew plea for more FBI and DEA agents. By Jill Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prayers Were Said, Cars Were Washed--and Snow Finally Arrived By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Says Taiwan Can Be Liable in U.S. Killing By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Candidate Tells of Threat on Her Life From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : MEXICO CITY : Jailed Drug Lord's Relative Arrested From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : 20,000 at Mines Strike for More Pay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Shift to Market Economy Approved
World IN BRIEF : SUDAN : Corpse of Crash Victim Explodes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SAUDI ARABIA : 2 Indians Beheaded for Killing Egyptian From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : Charges Dismissed in 3 Artillery Deaths From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : No Word on Progress in Coal Mine Strike From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Man Picks Suspect in Slaying of Wife From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : NAACP Office Gets Racist-Threat Letter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Shelter for Homeless Veterans Will Open From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Sinking Freighter Gets 3 More Pumps From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN RAFAEL : Wright Backers Criticize Jail Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Why Oakland Scalpers Want Raiders to Move
Dodgers' New Approach: Just Teach 'Em to Hit
Max Schmeling More Than Just a Fighter
Horse Racing Page Gets Mixed Reviews
Horse Racing Page Gets Mixed Reviews
This Picture Worth at Least a Few Words
Somehow, Hershiser and Campanis Were Left Off Top-40 List
If Martin Only Had Been Wearing a Seat Belt . . .
Maybe Baseball Players Aren't Overpaid After All
Ruth Is Legendary Proof of What It Takes to Excel
Dodgers' New Approach: Just Teach 'Em to Hit
Format May Be Familiar, but Notes a Little Fishy
Fan Likes George Allen's Philosophy on Winning
Explore Ancient Egypt by Pressing Button : Scholars Computerize Relics That Are Being Worn Away by Time and People : Technology: Computer databases are being developed for museums to re-create ancient Egypt for scholars and the public. By Simson L. Garfinkel, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
It's All Happening at the L.A. Zoo By Ellen Melinkoff, \o7 Melinkoff is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Sand Castle Exhibit in Arcadia
Nordhoff Peak Is Challenge By John Mckinney, \o7 McKinney is the author of hiking books and a regular contributor to The Times\f7
\o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the...
Gardening : \o7 Nerine curvifolia\f7 : Nerine lily By Judith Sims
ARCHITECTURE REVIEW : San Diego Nearing the 1990s With a Potential for Great Things By Dirk Sutro
Cut the Deck and Deal : Leisure: Society and history have been flush with card players whose love of the game ranges from crazy eights to canasta. By Peter Bennett, \o7 Bennett is a free-lance writer and frequent contributor to The Times\f7
Now that condos are rising where cows and horses once... By Jane Bronson, \o7 Bronson is a free-lance writer and a frequent contributor to The Times of articles pertaining to the protection of animals\f7
Downtown Is 'Oasis of Difference' By Peter W. Frey, \o7 Frey is a free-lance writer and frequent contributor to The Times\f7
New Geraniums Become Top Sellers By Amalie Adler Ascher, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Grant to Involve Students in Charities
'A World of Harmony': Rose Parade Countdown
Kwanzaa Parade and Festival Celebrates Heritage, Pride
Gardening : January Is Preferred Rose-Pruning Month By Bill Sidnam, \o7 Sidnam is an avid gardener and writer who lives in Orange County\f7
BUSINESS
Big Disneyland Party May Lure More Tourists By Mary Ann Galante, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobless Rate Down: Propelled by seasonal hiring, Orange... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Economic Indicator: The government said Friday that its... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Big Names Flop With Christmas Buyers : Retailing: The Trump game and Pee-Wee clothes are among the retail sales bombs this holiday season. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northwest Planned to Disclose Bomb Threat at the Gate By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fuel Price Hikes May Bring Airline Ticket Surcharges : Transportation: The fees would be the first imposed since the oil crisis of the early 1970s. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Cites Four California Banks With Possibly Risky Realty Loans By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Charges 18 in Athletic Shoe Counterfeiting By Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leading Indicator Index Rises 0.1% for November : Economy: The slight rise in the chief gauge of future economic activity does little to ease fears of an impending recession. From Associated Press
Merrill Lynch Is Top Corporate Underwriter: Merrill Lynch... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Keating Brother Dropped From Suit: Federal attorneys... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Furrier Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Dismisses American Continental Claims: A federal... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Group Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confusion Over Medicare Surtax Repeal By Carla Lazzareschi
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Dow Rises 20.90 to 2,753.20, Ending Year Up 27% From Times Wire Services
1980s Were Terrific for Small-Time Investors By Bill Sing
GM to Make Parts in Brazil in 1990 From United Press International
Bond's Brewing Assets Put Into Receivership From Reuters
Ecolab Sells Stock to German Company From United Press International
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Family Planning Clinic to Begin Offering Abortions : Planned Parenthood: The organization is still searching for doctors, but it says abortions will be available in 1990, probably at its Santa Ana clinic. By Lynn Smith and Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Flooded With Pierside Project Criticism : Development: The Lands Commission gets calls and letters from those opposing any new buildings on the beach at Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Concert for a Grateful Dead Fan : Law Enforcement: The parents of a Fountain Valley teen-ager who died after being arrested have retained an attorney and a pathologist after a coroner's report blamed neck injuries for his death. By Marc Lacey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Flight Plan for Friendlier Skies : New Fullerton Airport Chief Steers for Harmony in Air, on Ground By Jim Carlton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Ordinance Restricts Massage Operations
GARDEN GROVE : New Postmaster to Take Over Thursday By James Tortolano
IRVINE : Chef to Carve Icy Centerpiece for Hotel By Allison Samuels
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Approval Predicted for Wetlands Project By John Penner
GARDEN GROVE : Customers Asked for Clues in Arson Fire By Bill Billiteer
COSTA MESA : Police to Target Drunk Drivers
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Crown Valley Pool Closed Until Spring By Len Hall
WESTMINSTER : Old Acquaintances Fondly Remembered By Greg Hernandez
DANA POINT : Park District Plans Community Garden By Frank Messina
SAN CLEMENTE : Girl Shooting Victim Home From Hospital By Wendy Paulson
LAGUNA BEACH : Street Improvement Ruling Criticized
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Landowner Opposes Office Plaza Project By Wendy Paulson
PLACENTIA : Second Trolley Might Be Added By Julie Espy
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Contestants Sought for City Pageant
COUNTYWIDE : 18% of Students Lack Fluency in English By Tony Marcano
New Negotiations Set on Laguna Laurel Plan By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lung Assn. Honors Top Volunteer By Herbert J. Vida
2 of Anaheim's Finest to Retire : Police: Erro and Dido, two Anaheim law enforcement dogs--veterans of many a chase--will hang up their collars soon, and its back yards and bones from then on. By Mary Lou Fulton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheldon Calls D.C. Parley on Gays : Morality: Anaheim minister is moving his battle against homosexuals to a national arena with a discussion of "reparative therapy" in Washington. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Taylor Bus Owner Convicted in Fraud From Staff and Wire Reports
Slaying Suspect's Bail Set at $1.2 Million By George Frank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When the first annual Police and Fire Invitational... By Steve Harvey
Robbing Peter . . .
Inhumanity on the Home Front
Trotsky--a 'Traitor' Redeemed : Soviet Union: At last, history's due is given to Stalin's nemesis, a non-person for 60 years. By Dmitry Volkogonov, \o7 Dmitry Volkogonov is a graduate of the Lenin Military and Political Academy and a professor. He is best known for his book, "The Triumph and the Tragedy: A Political Portrait of Josef Stalin," published in Moscow in 1989. His book on Trotsky will be published next year. and \f7
The Rewards of Conviction
Stop the World! I Want to Think! : TV News: If the '80s retrospectives take your breath away, stay tuned--for the milennium. By Bernice Buresh, \o7 Bernice Buresh is a research fellow at Harvard's Joan Shorenstein Barone Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy\f7
Guard Accidentally Fires Gun, Kills Dispatcher
2 LAPD Officers Work as a Team to Save a Baby's Life By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invasion of Pesky Medfly Defies Logic, Scientists Say : Infestation: Experts discover peculiar patterns in the spread of the stubborn fruit fly. Some suspect sabotage by biological terrorists. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mailman Faces 3 Felony Counts in Dog's Shooting By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer's Ride on Wild Side Nets His Man : Arrest: When a motorcyclist tried to flee from police, he didn't count on Officer Rick Wagner hopping on the back of the cycle. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The '80s: It Worked Out Fine : New Year's: The last workday of the decade was an off-day for many, a recuperation day for some and a mad dash to close out business for others. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing Lotto 6/49
Menorahs Go Public in Move From Tradition By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of Harbor Freeway to Be Closed for Repairs
Highway Closed After 8 Are Hurt in Crashes
Report on Dam Repairs Not Needed, Official Says
Remapping Suit Will Go to Trial, Antonovich Says
Recycling Gives Christmas Trees a Second Chance
'Heathers' Actor Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving
1 Teen Killed, 1 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
19 Residents Appointed to City Commissions
Residents Given Buckets for Recycling Program
Incident Probed at Long Beach Airport : Security: Two intruders enter a restricted area. One boards a just-arrived plane. The FAA is looking into possible safety lapses. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Shows Pair Sought in Gold Heist From a Times Staff Writer
For Grateful Dead Fan, It Was a Final Concert : Investigations: College sophomore died in police custody. Officials are trying to figure out what went wrong. By Marc Lacey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Accused of Using Mirror to Harass Pilots By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl, 13, Critically Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
Guard Duty Begins on the Rose Parade Route By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Picks Bad Time to Try Gun By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition Seeks 5-Cent Tax on Alcohol Drinks By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Prisoners in Transit Use Shotgun to Escape : Crime: Extradition by private agency goes awry. No one injured in incident near Gorman. By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panama Letters
Hit-Run Accident Brings 54-Year Marriage to Fatal End By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exiled Romanian Hopes to Aid Relief Effort : Homeland: Engineer plans to take medical supplies to Bucharest to help "newborn democracy." By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loan Sought to Preserve Prime Land for Park By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Suspected Bandits Slain by Border Patrol : Shooting: Authorities say a group of suspected thieves surrounded the officers, possibly mistaking them for potential victims in the darkness. By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massachusetts Medical Examiner Will Head New Office in San Diego By Gene Yasuda, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encinitas Man Claims $10.2-Million Lottery Prize By Nora Zamichow
Fight Brews Over Road Extension in Cheeseboro Canyon : Parkland: Housing development proposal requires extension of Thousand Oaks Boulevard to the boundary of National Park Service's canyon property. By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Treat Cemetery as a Monument to the Past By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broderick Lawyers Hint They May Use Insanity Defense By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Considers Work-From-Home Option : Workplace: Telecommuting is becoming more attractive with the threat of gridlock looming. County workers may soon get the chance to forgo the daily grind to get to work. By Gene Yasuda, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Mall to Be Built Near Santa Clarita By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in String of Video Store Robberies Is Arrested at Border By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bay Area Police Seek Kidnaper Similar to Oceanside Suspect
Maiden Flight of B-24 Bomber Marked
Escondido School District Asks Superintendent to Step Down By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club's Attraction Speaks for Itself By Richard Lee Colvin
Palmdale District to Open 2 New Schools on Tuesday By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vons Market Shuts Doors After 34 Years By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 15 Years to Life in Prison For Killing Roommate By Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest 2 Suspects After Stolen-Car Chase
Parolee to Stand Trial Over Robberies of Sex Shop Patrons By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit-and-Run Driver Critically Injures Boy
2 Shelters for the Homeless to Stay Open on Holiday Weekend
Unidentified Woman Falls to Death off La Jolla Cliff
Man Behind Officers' Firings Faces Drug Case : Charges: Three officers were dismissed after the suspect was shot by Torrance police last year. Now a felony drug charge has been filed against him. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Trojans' Block of Gibraltar : Rose Bowl: Steady, hard-hitting fullback Leroy Holt is USC's spiritual leader on and off the field. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Tops BYU in Wild One, 50-39 By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Catches Pep Talk as Holtz Rips Colorado By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Slight Rams and Everett By Melvin Durslag
IRS Puts Liens on Martin's Estate, Says He Owes $86,137 in Back Taxes From Associated Press
Thousands Pay Final Respects to Martin : Baseball: Former manager is eulogized as mourners fill St. Patrick's Cathedral and line Fifth Avenue in New York. By Richard Sandomir, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Conklin Discovered Offense Was Harder to Stop Than Learn By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington, Florida to Settle Differences : Freedom Bowl: The Huskies will pass and the Gators will run in game at Anaheim Stadium. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : If Irish Defeat Buffaloes, They Could Rate a Shot at No. 1 By Mal Florence
ROSE BOWL NOTEBOOK : If USC Can't Tripp Him, It Must Find a Way to Stop Welborne By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Had He Been Hiding for Four Years? : Fiesta Bowl: Peter Tom Willis set so many records at Florida State, even his coach admits that quarterback should have started sooner. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Bark May Be Worse Than Oilers' Bite : Pro football: Houston's Glanville has been accused of coaching his players to hit opponents late. The NFL hasn't seen it that way. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Hemingway, Colorado's second-string fullback, was...
A federal appeals court in San Francisco refused to...
Comaneci Says She Was Target of Ceausescu
Thailand's twin boxing stars, Khaokor and Khaosai Galaxy...
Names in the News
BOXING : Nunn Reportedly Wants Better Contract By Earl Gustkey
A Running Debate on Two Styles : Pro football: Rams' Everett is a drop-back passer; Eagles' Cunningham scrambles. Each leads, and wins, in his own way. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFICA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Whitlock Hits for 40 Points to Lead Loara to Championship By Heather Smalley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Mater Dei Makes Quick Work of Saddleback in 62-40 Victory By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KATELLA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Millikan Edges Western to Win Title By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCEAN VIEW GIRLS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Mission Viejo Loses Shootout in Final By Heather Smalley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Gets Well by Downing Middle Tennessee State, 77-69 By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Barnett Leads Dana Hills to 46-42 Victory
BREA-OLINDA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Stewart Gives Brea a Return to the Final By Stuart Matthews
ESTANCIA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : With Pressure on, Mission Viejo Rolls to Victory By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Chapman Can't Catch Chico State After Slow Start
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Edison Teams Up to Beat Lakewoodin Marina Semifinal By Donna Carter
Pippen Emerging From a Giant Shadow By Alan Goldstein, BALTIMORE SUN
Japanese: Potential Force in Racing By Paul Moran, NEWSDAY
Lakers Win in Big Way : NBA: Golden State's small lineup is overmatched. Los Angeles pushes ball inside for a 130-111 victory. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Find the Range Quickly in 115-66 Win By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writer Recalls the Day Billy Bawled Him Out By Garr Kluender
Back to Normal: Penn State Wins Wild One : Holiday Bowl: Reviving the game's strange and high-scoring tradition, the Nittany Lions use an opportunistic defense to put away Ty Detmer and BYU, 50-39. By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TODAY'S BOWL GAMES : Clemson Prepares to Face Harris, West Virginia From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mt. Carmel Falls Just Short of Catching Poway in Final By John Geis
UCSD Women Lose in Semifinals
Rams Activate Washington
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Long Beach Women Lose to Maryland
USC Women Lose Consolation Game
Fullerton Beats Middle Tennessee State in Wyoming By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : North Carolina Falls to Colorado State From Associated Press
Pepperdine Falls to Boston University From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Janney Lifts Bruins Past Sabres By Dan Hafner
LPGA's Walker Falls to Second in Mixed Event; Club Pro Leads From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Tarascon Saves Day for Hofmans By Bob Mieszerski
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NBA ROUNDUP : Portland Saves Trip, Wins in 3 Overtimes By Dan Hafner
Two pro basketball fans were shot after they refused to...
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CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Chaminade Stopped in Its Tracks by Simi Valley By Jim Coleman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HART TOURNAMENT : Cleveland Sends the 'Lopes for a Loop By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Plays Poorly in 69-68 Loss to UC Davis By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Basketball Roundup : Eagle Rock Tournament By Handel Whitmore
THE YEAR IN REVIEW : A Lighter Look at the Notables and Quotables : Pearls of Wisdom, Wit and Whimsy By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Upset by Santa Monica By Steve Kresal
HART SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Olivares, San Fernando Hold On to Win Title By Mike Glaze, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA TOURNAMENT : Camarillo Takes Its Time En Route to 48-38 Victory By Paul Olson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Antelope Valley Players Suspended By Gary Klein
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kennedy Capitalizes on 10-Point Surge to Win Birmingham Title
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Loses 13th in a Row as Graham Scores 29 for Stanislaus
Bryan Twins Suffer Different Fates in Tennis Tournament
FULLERTON WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Canyons' Win String Ended by Yakima Valley By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLU Hires Slimak as Baseball Coach By Gary Klein
Thomas Runs Penn State Show : MVP: Blair Thomas makes the most of his big chance in a bowl game, and gives his defense time to breath, by rushing for 186 yards on 35 carries. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detmer Has the Big Numbers but Can't Revive the Success By Dave Distel
NOTEBOOK : Brown Took Tough Path to Glory By Scott Miller
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