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What happened on December 20, 1990
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Plea Bargaining Becomes the Currency of the Courts : Legal system: Authorities say deals for lighter sentences are necessary to cope with overload of cases. DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Turn Pain of Loss Into Living Legacies : Charity: The death of a child has prompted some mothers and fathers to establish fund-raisers and foundations in memory of youngsters. KAREN KINGSBURY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Kingsbury is a regular contributor to Valley View
Pasadena : 6 Named to Northwest Panel
Pasadena High Cuts Sports Practice Time HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morris Develops a Juggernaut : Basketball: Glendale tournament title the latest notch in the belt of Los Angeles City College. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sizing Up 1990: the Jury's Still Out BOB SIPCHEN
Porter Ridge Park : Reseda and Sesnon boulevards, Porter Ranch KAREN KINGSBURY
PROFILE : A Perfect Vision : Joanna Taylor paints the world as she'd like it to be. UNICEF chose one of her works for a Christmas card. MAJA RADEVICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edison Electric Bills for Homes Will Rise 9.3% : Energy: The utility firm was granted a 6.8% increase by the PUC but raised residential rates more than those for industry to balance past inequities. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lunch and Murder Trial Drag On : Wheels of justice turn slowly when judge spends more time on breaks than on the bench for a double murder case. Lawyer fees, meanwhile, drive up costs. DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tree Starts a War : In a Nutshell, Pecan Tree Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Extension Is Seeking Out Latinos JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ICE PAN COMETH : Peter and His Pixie Pals Are Skating Into Anaheim CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lancer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Paper's Editorial Sparks Racial Uproar in Philadelphia : Media: The Inquirer advocated that poor black women be encouraged to use new long-term birth control implants. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHRISTMAS STAPLE FRUITCAKE : Here to Eternity : Soaked in liquor, these bricklike concoctions seem to last forever and can be welcome gifts. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Suit Alleges Casino Union, Mob Links DAVID TREADWELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down it looked over the whole Eagle Rock Valley, like the lord's castle overlooking his manor. DOUG SMITH
Speed Skater Doesn't Regret Early Retirement HERBERT J. VIDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WISCONSIN : Multiple Personality Rape Case Dropped From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. More Pessimistic on Soviet Reforms : Diplomacy: Social chaos and the growing emphasis on law and order are cited. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capistrano, Meet Chinoisia BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
NEIGHBORS : Fly-By Figures : The Audubon Society will be scouting for birds, keeping a particular eye out for the dickcissel. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arcadia : 45-Day Ban on Hill Building
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South El Monte : 1 of 2 Bar Licenses Approved
Builder Gets OK to Pare Down Size of Housing Plan : Development: To the dismay of homeowners, a council member changes her mind and says Ken Doty should not have to submit a new environmental review on his project. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood : Historic Home Fix-Up Plan
Lobbyists, Supporters Asked for $2.5 Million for Inaugural Festivities VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH : One-Cuppers Can Suffer, Too From Times Wire Services
Van Crosses Divider, Killing Family of 4 Associated Press
Be A Responsible Party Host JANICE L. JONES and Source: Orange County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Consolidated Beverage Distributors.
Hayden Says He'll Head New Panel Amid Bid to Strip Him of Labor Post MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Motorists' Advisory
Meeting Set to Save Hope Deal : Parkland: An official who helped negotiate the complicated land swap says the entertainer may decide simply to back out. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : No Ring Around the Collar
Gorbachev Says He's Ready for Emergency Rule CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morning Becomes Eclectic at Golden Arches Roundtable R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View
Beijing Appears to Soften Its Rights Stand : Diplomacy: Chinese officials welcome a special U.S. envoy, apparently accepting foreign concern and comment on political repression. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Catches Cold as Front Rumbles In : Weather: Rain and snow move into San Diego County on blustery winds. Rain is expected to continue falling sporadically through Friday. G. JEANETTE AVENT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Rio Hondo President Gets 2-Year Contract Extension
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Premier Resigns in Reconciliation Bid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHLAND : Gionis Assault Case a Mistrial From Times Wire Services
ENVIRONMENT : Free-Loading Sea Lion Makes U.S. Cut Bait : Hungry creature and kin are endangering steelhead trout. Government has run out of ways to discourage them. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Germany Opens Parliament From Associated Press
STATE : Trauma Damages for Job Bias Banned by State Supreme Court From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Ex-Bangladesh Official Arrested From Times Wire Services
SNAPSHOT A GLIMPSE OF THE SYSTEM : Much-Ticketed Driver Gets 133 Days in Friend's Death
Pasadena : 10 Beds for Illegal Aliens
The Fans' Choices
Lemon Laws Cover Leased Cars, Too RALPH VARTABEDIAN
HOLIDAY HORRORS : Why Shoppers Go for Broke : Good old-fashioned guilt is one reason many people spend more than they can afford at this time of the year. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Falling Interest Rates Unlikely to Jog Economy KATHY M. KRISTOF and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Council Hits Israel on Deportations From Times Wire Services
Fryman Canyon Land Deal OKd : Parkland: DWP directors and the City Council must also approve the purchase to prevent development of the 63 acres. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voter Registration Deadline Nears in Special Election for Supervisor
Long Beach : Symphony Assn. Renews Falletta Contract for 3 Years
NATION : Bomb Squad Gets Wrong Steer From Times Wire Services
Photograph of Youths
Commentary Criticized
Views Clarified
The Region : Voter Registration Deadline
Serving in Armed Forces Is a Family Tradition
Cities Report Sharp Rise in Emergency Food, Shelter Pleas : Homeless: National Conference of Mayors finds situation aggravated by economic downturn and growing public intolerance of panhandlers. SUE ELLEN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shevardnadze Resigns : Departure Stirs Concern Around Globe From Associated Press
To Be or Not To Be : Auditions Test Nerve as Well as Talent as Actors Try Out for Prestigious School EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Strands Tens of Thousands in Seattle Area JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Hungarian Medical Team Readied for Duty in Gulf : Military: A secret Parliament session fuels speculation that Budapest also may allow use of its airspace or bases in the event of an attack on Iraq. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Temple City : Bank Retaliation Suggested
WORLD : Walesa Delays Forming Cabinet From Times Wire Services
Fairfax : Neighborhood Discussion
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Japan Should Contribute 'People and Sweat' to Gulf Campaign, Official Says from Reuters
Cocaine Use Down 45%, U.S. Says; Doubt Voiced : Drugs: Bush hails results of survey. The findings are sharply disputed by Sen. Joseph Biden and L.A. Police Dept. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Initial City Hall Plan OKd
Wilson Names Home Builder for Major Cabinet Post : Nominee: President of Beverly Hills firm will be secretary for business, transportation and housing. He now sits on savings and loan regulatory board. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Disabled Group Home OKd
EDUCATION : Child's Home Reference Library a Wise Investment MARY YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
21st Chess Title Game Adjourned; Outcome Uncertain From Associated Press
Hollywood : Clinic Expansion Begins
Santa Monica : Environmental Conference
Paramount : Ex-Councilman Harkema Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Covina : City Favors Home Alarms
Long Beach : Funding Approved to Help the Poor Build Own Homes
Former Suspect in S.D. Death Arrested in Rape DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Refuses to Order Life Support for Coma Patient Associated Press
Czechs Evict Cubans From Embassy in U.S. : Diplomacy: It's getting harder for a Communist country to find a sponsor in Washington. DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Premier Resigns in Reconciliation Bid Times Wire Services
Group Says Pool Use Too Costly : Recreation: The Pasadena NAACP says the Aquatic Center board has made it too expensive for minorities to make use of the facilities. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Puts Freeway Work in High Gear : Safety: Caltrans crews labor day and night to reinforce the Santa Monica and San Diego interchange so it will withstand a major earthquake. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Still Time to Contribute for Baskets, Parties for Needy
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : NATO Asked to Send Warplanes to Turkey : Allies: The request opens the way for buildup on a possible second front against Iraq. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malls Offer a Walk on the Mild Side : Recreation: Prowling these new town centers is a favorite 'sport' for many. To keep them entertained, operators offer events beyond buying sprees. PETER BENNETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Peter Bennett is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
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FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : Merry Movies : Best--and worst--bets for a holiday evening of watching Yuletide selections on the VCR. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : New Mayor Picks Delegates
Teen-Agers, Elderly Team Up to Combat Crime Together CATHERINE WILSON, Associated Press
Pomona : Council Rejects Rent Freeze
End of 2 Key Apartheid Laws Seen Near : South Africa: Government reported set to announce plans for repeal when Parliament convenes on Feb. 1. From Associated Press
Educators Oppose Race-Based Scholarship Limits DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shevardnadze Resigns : Gorbachev Says He's 'Stunned' From Associated Press
MEDICINE : Taking Pain Out of Reading Medicare Mortality Reports ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Gene That May Play Key Role in Breast Cancer Found : Health: Stromelysin-3 directs the production of a protein that is capable of destroying the tissue that surrounds a breast cancer, French researchers say. ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Pasadena : Suit Over Police Building
$500,000 Allocated for Planning Revitalization of the Alex Theatre MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Losses Fail to Dampen Alaska Trip GARY KLEIN
Monrovia : Alcohol Permit Rejected
Canadian Storm Drizzles Snow, Rain on Southland DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rules Against Coast Panel in Malibu Grading Case RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Rocked by Scandal Over Purchase of U.S. Weapons From the Washington Post
Purge Vowed as Israeli Military Purchasing Scandal Grows from Reuters
Culver City : Tree Pickup Scheduled
Sentences Vary Widely From Court to Court : Variations in the data may reflect individual factors in cases and jurisdictions. But clearly, different judges weigh similar crimes differently. DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montebello : School Board Applicant Asks for Special Election
Azusa : Naranjo May Quit Panel
Delay Gulf Strike, General Tells Bush : Mideast crisis: Deputy commander says troops will not be ready for combat until February. Officials in Washington express concern about his comments. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Lawmakers Give Glowing Reports After Visiting GIs : Military: Sen. Inouye says any war with Iraq would be over in five days. Views give White House a boost in crucial period. JAMES GERSTENZANG and ALAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chilling News: Storm May Hit O.C. With Snow NANCY WRIDE and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION : 100-M.P.H. Winds Lash Guam From Times Wire Services
NATION : Temblor Shakes Central Indiana From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Men Acquitted in 33-Year Trial From Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : 5 Indicted in Chicago Corruption Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Caroling, Caroling
WORLD : Smuggler Spared From Death From Times Wire Services
Inviting Barbara Bush? Not a Bad Idea : Brain Imaging Center Benefit ANN CONWAY
Kuwaitis Wage Campaign for U.S. Hearts and Minds SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein to Get 'Ass Kicked' in War--Bush From Associated Press
Santa Monica : More Preferential Parking
Racing to Be Century's 1st Latino Supervisor EDWARD J. BOYER and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : 43 Journalists Killed in 1990, Study Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pepperdine Freshman Guard McDaniel Gives It Her Best Shot : Basketball: She is impressing coaches with her accuracy from three-point range and leads the Waves in scoring. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Leads in Race for 1992 GOP Convention : Politics: The White House is nervous about fallout surrounding Klansman David Duke in Louisiana and the election of Ann Richards as Texas governor, sources say. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Ice Rink Urged; Some Cool to Plan LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND : Harbor City Ticket Wins Lotto From Times Wire Services
RSVP : The House of 'Hamlet' : Film Premiere Proceeds to Help Build London Theater Center MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Agrees to Reopen 150,000 Asylum Cases : Immigration: Another 350,000 Salvadorans and Guatemalans here illegally can seek haven. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marino : City Manager Reassigned
Malibu : Tax Revenue in Jeopardy
Galileo Views Earth With an Alien's Eye : Science: Spacecraft glimpses the forces that drive the Northern Lights. LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Colorado Bridge Work May Begin in February VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgette Proves a Gem at PR GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Catches Cold as Front Rumbles In : Weather: The strongest storm of the season may dump half an inch of rain on the Los Angeles Basin. It's so cold it might even snow at the beach. JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Empty Post Office Is Customers' Delight : Services: But officials worry that the facility at the World Trade Center is under-utilized. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Need to Travel Far for Fun ELAINE DAVIS
COLUMN ONE : Rights Still a Victim in Philippines : Killings of suspected opponents and other abuses by government forces continue along with guerrilla abductions and massacres in the war with Communist rebels. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Other Places to Catch the Glow ERIK HAMILTON
Families Sought for Visiting Scholars
BOOK REVIEW : Sin Under the Surface in a City of Saints : SIRENS by Stephen Pett ; Vintage, $8.95, 400 pages JUDITH FREEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Freeman, who was raised in Utah, is the author of "The Chinchilla Farm" a novel. and
Deals on Pricey Perfumes, Robes GERI COOK
Cudahy Council Shelves Plan for Swimming Pool, Tries for Gym Instead : Recreation: The officials fear that the funds for the delayed pool project are in jeopardy. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I-5 Fence Planned to Curb Aliens' Deaths MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Officials Join Urban Forum
Hard Times for Kremlin Elite: Cost of Caviar Canape Soars to 77 Cents JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona Set to Vote on New Fire Chief MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gionis Case Mistrial : Accused in Assault on Aissa Wayne JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brazil Approves Plan to Reforest Amazon Area Reuters
Partying With Tradition, Again : Holidays: What starts as a casual get-together may evolve into a distinctive, long-lived event, couples say. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Manila Sentences 79 Soldiers for 1987 Coup Bid From Associated Press
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : GULF WATCH: Day 140 : A Daily Briefing Paper on Developments in the Crisis
Mystery of a Marine's Death Consumes Parents NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT LIFE THE CLUB SCENE : Packing a Punch : The Pixies, led by Black Francis, are about as subtle as a car crash in your living room. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANTS / MAX JACOBSON : Where the Moon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie MAX JACOBSON
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Volleyball Standout Natalie Williams Is Honored
Bunked in a Battle Zone : As hostilities loom in the Gulf, Dhahran International suddenly finds itself hosting the world's journalists. And like war hotels of the past, International's reputation may soon reach storied proportions. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Gate : Neighbors Evacuated While Police Dispose of Dynamite
Lawyer Confidentiality Has Limits JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and assistant to the publisher of The Times. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law.
Other Hotels That Earned Battle Stripes DAVID LAMB
First Elected Black Governor, Wilder Is Rising Political Star LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Playwright Takes Giant Steps Toward Her Dream NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Rate Increases Approved for SDG&E, SCE : Utilities: Foes of proposed merger say SCE's higher rate of increase is one reason why a merger with SDG&E' shouldn't be approved. GREG JOHNSON and MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anne Revere; Actress Won Oscar, Tony BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Veterans' Bar, Despite Opposition LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budding Artists Get First Break LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada's Loyal Float-Makers Intend to Reign in Rose Parade MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protests Fail to Prevent Bell Gardens Zone Change : Planning: Nearly one-third of the city's 9,000 properties will be rezoned. The plan will not go into effect for at least 20 years. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Snappers Stay Young With Play in Over-55 League : Softball: The players are mostly in their 60s and 70s. But they recently proved they still have what it takes in beating a formidable opponent. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Education Official Refuses to Testify From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Performances An Opinionated Guide BILL LOCEY
Entertainment ELENA KELLNER
FASHION : Belt-Tightening : The idea of buying the latest clothing fad so youngsters can don new apparel quickly wears thin for parents. AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey : $5-Million Redevelopment Bond Sale Will Repay City
Bellflower : School Board Member Gets Seat on State Schools Panel
Santa Monica : Parking, Traffic Study OKd
Pomona : Recycling Fee Imposed
Holiday Salute for Valentine's Day Event DAVID NELSON
Campus Building Gets OK : Development: Malibu leaders oppose Coastal Commission's approval of Pepperdine law school and housing expansion. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Management Plans at 2 Schools Given OK : Education: Some changes have already occurred. On one campus, students are separated by grade levels to create smaller, more personalized environments. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Timbo & Freckles and Santa Too
A Little Bit of Nebraska Down By the City Line LISA MASCARO
Serving in Armed Forces Is a Family Tradition
Expansion Work Begins on Clinic in Hollywood
Youths to Perform in 'Las Posadas'
Holidazzle ERIK HAMILTON, Erik Hamilton is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition
Colonial Motif Has Holiday Spirit CARLETON VARNEY
Long Beach : Bigger Financial Bite Put on Hosts of Noisy Parties
Holiday Food and Toy Drives Come Up Short SHAWN DOHERTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Solstice Solace : The year's longest night will be celebrated with mystery, magic and portrayals of winter spirits. MAJA RADEVICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Marathon ROBERT MARSH, Robert Marsh is a free-lance writer.
High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Some Students See the Holiday as Job Opportunity JOOYOUNG LEE, Brea-Olinda High School
THEATER : Sweet and Sour 'Annie': Sugarplum for the Holidays DON SHIRLEY, Don Shirley covers theater for the Los Angeles Times.
Long Beach : Transit System Offers Free Bus Rides on New Year's Eve
EARTHWATCH : Ever-Greening : This holiday, consider buying a live potted Christmas tree or mulching your cut one. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aberman Saluted
The Spirit of a Sicilian Square AMY McCURDY
Attitudes Anthony Smith
Proposed County Ordinance Calls for Ban on Parking Cars in Yards JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS : The Write Stuff : Courses in putting pen to paper are just one way for older people to develop their latent skills. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Food for Poor Offered MARY ANN SWISSLER
Belmont's Cross-Country Runners Creating an Enduring Tradition FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Honors Top Coach, Lineman, Back MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Soviet Jews Forming Group
MUSIC / DANCE : Tchaikovsky, the Children's Teacher CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
Snow Watch : With Spontaneity, You Too Can Be Cross-Country Skiing Jerry Schad, Jerry Schad is an outdoor enthusiast, educator and author of books on hiking and cycling in San Diego County.
A Celebration With African Roots : Kwanza: Black families observe a Christmastime tradition as part of an effort to pass down racial pride to their children. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Szymanski is a regular contributor to Valley View
Premiere Nets $735,000 for Fund BEA MAXWELL
Meeting Held on Efforts to Help Children FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Utility Refund Deadline
Consumer Checklist LEO SMITH
Satellite Dish Law to Be Discussed
Street Pageant : Cerritos Neighborhood Goes All-Out With Christmas Lights SUZAN SCHILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCKWELL'S ON A ROLL : Between Killer Tomatoes and Fake Consultant Gigs, Rick's Coming Into His Own DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
Encinitas' Mandarin No Longer Towers Over Chinese Cuisine DAVID NELSON
Gift Ideas Out of the Mouths of the Teens Responses gathered by Janet Bester (Connelly), Dana Wilshin (Dana Hills), Eric Billigmeier (Esperanza), Sonal Kapadia (Irvine), Trisha Ginsburg (Los Alamitos), Ginny Chang (Santa Ana Valley) and Michael Chen (Valencia)
Que pasa? : PEOPLE AND EVENTS EDWARD J. BOYER
Cal Poly Pomona's Mobley Catches His Second Wind : Basketball: After completing his eligibility at Division I Portland, a loophole in NCAA rules allows him to play another season at Division II Cal Poly Pomona. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOTSY'S BACK : Rediscover the Funk MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
THEATER REVIEW 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' : Dickens Delight : It is apparent from the start that this is an exciting version of the classic tale. ANN VAN DER VEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Geeky Gift Guide: Eye Massagers to Pie Scenters AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE RELUCTANT NOVICE GIFT-WRAPPING : Quick Cover-Up CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS
Man to Be Retried in Reporter's Killing Associated Press
Mayor in Utah Survives Effort to Erase Town PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXHIBITS 'DINOSAURS ALIVE!' : A Roaring Time : Show re-creates prehistoric creatures and their habitats so children can get an up-close look. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Citrus Adds a Tangy Flavor to Holiday Fare KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a free-lance writer and cookbook author living in Vista.
Mormon Temple Will Become Landmark in Golden Triangle DIRK SUTRO
Pasadena : 6 Named to Northwest Panel
A New Look : Tecate Health Spa Celebrates 50th Year With a Remodeling Push SYD LOVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mix of Emotions for Victims : Rebuilding: In the nearly 6 months since the city's worst fire, some damaged houses have been fully repaired. But on other lots, only blackened rubble is visible. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Cal Poly Pomona Women's Basketball Team to Play Hayward
Writer Octavio Paz Reflects Dynamic and Modern Mexican Life MARGARITA NIETO, Nieto, a Cal State Northridge professor, is a Smithsonian senior postdoctoral fellow at the Archives of American Art.
RESTAURANT REVIEW ROSARITO BEACH CAFE : Goodby, Chips : Dishes from southern Mexico contribute to an unusual, delicious dining experience. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latino Officeholders Increase by 6% Across U.S. in Year--to 4,004 RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MORE BARS: The Place (Mike's Sports Bar), 2920 E... ROBYN NORWOOD
Serving in Armed Forces Is a Family Tradition
ART : '29 Latino Artists': Against the Stereotype MARY HELEN BERG, Mary Helen Berg is a regular contributor to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Bunuelos Bring Out the Flavor of Christmas BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC URBAN DREAD : The Reggae Beat : That oh-so-danceable brand of Valley-style Caribbean music will make its way north for a Friday gig. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Suspect in Molest Case Sues Priest : Justice: Former youth minister whose sex trials ended in hung juries says private remarks to an Episcopal priest shouldn't have been taped. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artist-Historian Turns to City of Orange Architecture DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pain Remains : 2 Years After Lockerbie Crash, Widow's Emotional Wounds Are Still Fresh DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Coaches, Lineman and Back Honored RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Pedro : Harbor Reports Continuing Rise in Revenue, Tonnage
In Their Cups and Proud of It LYNN FILIPPE
SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN : Never Say Die : With their quirky fusion tunes as vital as ever, the Eraserheads are staging a reunion. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Driving Miss Odessa : COMMENTARY : Bus Boycott: The Way It Really Was KARL FLEMING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Karl Fleming covered the civil rights movement as a correspondent for Newsweek magazine. He now is a communications consultant based in Los Angeles. and
SHORT TAKES : '60 Minutes' Auto Fraud Source Has Mobile Home Firebombed From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Bertolucci Clear for Buddha Film From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Ernest' and 'Henry' Hit the Chart DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Miller-Monroe Marriage Paper Brings $14,000 From Reuters
KCET Label on 'South Africa Now' Called Unfair : Television: It will be the only program to carry a 'point of view' tag. 'It puts the onus on us to prove that we're not biased,' says the producer. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : McNight Struts Her Stuff at the Cinegrill DON HECKMAN
SHORT TAKES : IRS Delays Nelson Property Sale From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEWS : The Rime and Reason of Stories Coldly Told : The snowy Ektachrome print landscapes of Larry Johnson are bracing . . . and unnerving. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : Penn & Teller--Running on Empty SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Julie Kelly, Quartet in Accord at Cafe Lido BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Should Run LATC--Bradley : Theater: The mayor proposes that the CRA buy the Spring Street building, but the plan faces some opposition in the City Council. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Jane's AddictionPuts a Foot in Its Mouth CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How to Ring in the New Year in San Diego in a Jazzy Way DIRK SUTRO
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Walk' a Long Dose of Good Intentions PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bands to Battle for Festival Spotlight : Local groups will compete at Bogart's for a chance to play in an annual Austin, Tex., concert showcasing alternative music. MIKE BOEHM
'Our Ticket to Acceptance' : Actor With Down's Syndrome on 'Life Goes On' Has Become Role Model for Many NANCY RANDLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Driving Miss Odessa : Civil rights: Rosa Parks calls the film important because the United States has neglected the subject for too long. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driving Miss Odessa : MOVIE REVIEW : 'Awakenings': Sweet Dreams PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Sunset for a Beloved Pub--a Wild One : Saloon: Patrons bid a final beery farewell to Sunset Beach's famed roadhouse. Hope of moving the landmark dive fades. A restaurant will replace it. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Oh Fudge!' Is Light on the Laughs : Way Off Broadway production is too wacky for its own good. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gulf Crisis Impinges on Pasadena Playhouse Plans DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Journey of Love' on a Sea of Memory KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Field' Strewn With Symbolism PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peoplewatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Hedgecock Puts TV Bomb Behind Him : Entertainment: Once again, the ex-mayor has risen to the top and will take a second stab at a television job. His first try ended as a dismal failure. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Emigre Artists Help Leningrad From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SHORT TAKES : Joel Admits He Tried Suicide From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Hammer a Big American Music Nomination Hit From Associated Press
French Masterpieces Found in Berlin Museum : Art: The 28 paintings seized by Nazis had been hidden in an armoire since 1972, a magazine says. From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Newman Sending Ade to Troops From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SPORTS
Syracuse Accused of Breaking NCAA Rules : Recruit: Tony Scott says his transfer from Syracuse to Texas A&M involved a talent scout. From Associated Press
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch . . . JEFF MEYERS
THE SIDELINES : U.S. Flag to Grace NFL Helmets From Times Wire Services
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Freshman Will Add Maturity . . . in 1993 ROBYN NORWOOD
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Slumping Pistons Still Playing Defense Like Champions at Home, 105-84 DAN HAFNER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
THE SIDELINES : Pirates Sign Slaught for 3 Years From Times Wire Services
Names in the News Staff and Wire Reports
Tiger Announcer Says He Was Fired Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Dons Defeat MiraCosta in a Struggle STEVE KRESAL
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
THE SIDELINES : Leafs' Clark, Foligno Sidelined From Times Wire Services
Leading Man Has Been Cast JIM MURRAY
THE SIDELINES : Petry Will Stay With Tigers From Times Wire Services
Cal Gets Hot Early, Tops USIU From Times Staff and Wire Services
Change Is No Help to Clippers SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Raiders Outperform Rams in Pro Bowl Picks From Times staff and wire reports
Names in the News Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis Staff and Wire Reports
Soccer Staff and Wire Reports
Griswold to Race at Los Al Times Wire Services
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Glanville Empathizes With Robinson TIM KAWAKAMI
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : In nonconference men's basketball:
THE SIDELINES : Nordiques Re-Sign Tugnutt From Times Wire Services
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels Offer Free Agent Gaetti 4 Years at Estimated $10 Million ROSS NEWHAN
Olympics Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News Staff and Wire Reports
THE SIDELINES : S. Africa Seen Back in Games From Times Wire Services
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Defense, Not Foes, Stopping Chapman MARTIN BECK
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey Staff and Wire Reports
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : In the La Quinta tournament:
Oxnard Hits Cold Spells in Loss to Santa Monica PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Valenzuela Hearing Set for Friday JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UNLV Receives Inquiry on Daniels : NCAA: Probe also expected to cover school's academic tutoring practices. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salisbury to Play at Oregon
Still Sore About Demotion, Mayer Eases Pain With Gulls : Hockey: Cut loose by Red Wings' top farm club, Gulls' scorer wants to prove he deserves another shot at the NHL. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Flashback : A Look Back At This Week In County Prep Sports History : 10 Years Ago Researched by ARA NAJARIAN, Times Staff Writer
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Padres Reportedly Get Andersen BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Unbeaten Estancia Wins Bolsa Grande Tournament FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Valenzuela, Dodgers Still a Team : Baseball: Pitcher agrees to arbitration, but his status on the crowded staff is up in the air. Hatcher also accepts arbitration. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Blasts Ocean View Again : Prep basketball: Balanced scoring gives Monarchs a 74-54 victory, their second in four days over the Seahawks. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Hit New Low--74 Points : Pro basketball: They go more than half the fourth quarter without scoring in loss to Cavaliers. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Too Much for Irvine ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Ramifications of a 5-9 Record: Slater Only Ram in Pro Bowl TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W&M Coach Opts Not to Take BC Post From Associated Press
Tiller to Replace Roach as Wyoming Coach From Staff and Wire Reports
Miami AD Jankovich Introduced as Patriots' New Chief Executive From Associated Press
COLLEGE HOCKEY : FORUM TOURNAMENT : National Powers to Meet Tonight THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Wade Wilson to Start For Vikings CHRIS DUFRESNE
In Baseball, Loyalty Is Double-Edged TED BROCK
PRO FOOTBALL : PRO BOWL SELECTIONS : Giants' Taylor Earns Another Trip to Hawaii, but He Might Not Take It From Associated Press
3 Master's Players Gain All-American Honors
4 From Valley College Sign Football Letters
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
THE SIDELINES : Tucson Bets on Expansion Team From Times Wire Services
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Martin Paces Cleveland, 59-51
Forum Stunner: Gonzalez Loses Fight, Perfect Record and Title EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Skier Roffe Returns After Fall From Times Wire Services
NHL ROUNDUP : Maple Leafs, Ing Halt Rangers, 4-1 DAN HAFNER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : El Toro Wins on Johnson's Free Throws
Bruins Winning in Waves : UCLA: MacLean scores 23 points in 18 minutes as team improves record to 8-0 with 108-85 romp over Pepperdine. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Op Wintersurf Pro to Be Held Feb. 23-24
Westlake Hires New Coach for Its Elite Golf Program : High schools: Businessman Gordon Crook succeeds Lorin Maygren, who led boys' team to Southern Section titles in 1986 and '87. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anderson's 40 Help Georgia Tech Beat No. 17 Georgia in 3 Overtimes From Associated Press
Loara's Titus Sets Scoring Record
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Injuries Raise Some Questions DON PATTERSON
IRVINE TOURNAMENT : Teammates Find Parks in Victory TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rush Leads Valley to Title, 71-65
They're Not Very Good at Bowling STEVE HARVEY
BOSCO TECH TOURNAMENT : Lancers Fall After Shots Don't, 82-76 STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butts, O'Neal, Miller Picked to Start Pro Bowl : Pro football: Chargers' Lee Williams, Gill Byrd are not picked to play in the game, upsetting some teammates. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Bears' Anderson Out With Cracked Rib Associated Press
FULLERTON TOURNAMENT : Erratic Western Whips Sonora CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disappointing Pacers Fire Versace, Select Bob Hill as Their New Coach From Associated Press
A Basic Answer to Baseball Injuries : Health: So-called breakaway bases would prevent 1.7 million injuries, saving $2 billion in medical costs if used nationwide, a study says. From Associated Press
State High Court to Hear Drug-Test Appeal : Athletics: Action sets aside ruling that NCAA program violates right to privacy under California Constitution. BOB EGELKO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Syracuse Accused of Breaking NCAA Rules : Basketball: Newspaper report says players have received merchandise, discounts and cash from boosters during every season since 1983. From Associated Press
2 Coaches Warm Up With Insults From Associated Press
Two-Sport All-Star: Bo Makes Pro Bowl : Raiders: Townsend, Wisniewski and Mosebar join Jackson on AFC team. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vollnogle, Two Players Honored by The Times ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOW THEY'RE DOING : Harry's Life Is One for the Books MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran Angler Finds Success Using an Old Favorite for Bait DAN STANTON
SMALL SCHOOLS / PREVIEW 1990-91 : It's Anybody's Title in the Olympic League MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NATIONAL ROUNDUP : UNLV Goes On Defensive, Beats Princeton From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Rancho Buena Vista Topples Escondido
Morningside High Quickly Adapts to Life Without Lisa : Basketball: With plenty of depth and a balanced attack, the Monarchs are off to a fast start. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Robinson Is Bouncing Back : College basketball: Former high school star puts his life and basketball in perspective. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas' Schlom Riding High in the Saddle : Equestrian: A virtual rookie at age 20, she ascends into the show-jumping stratosphere after one spectacular year. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Orange Records Its Seventh Shutout as Top-Ranked Panthers Stop Loara
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Price Is Just Right for Oklahoma Offense GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
CSUN's Boykin Takes Steps to Let Off Steam After Whistle Blows
FREEDOM BOWL NOTEBOOK : Oregon Arrives to Find Weather's Just Ducky for First Practice ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Malibu Docents Can Tell You All You Ever Want to Know JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Hoyt H. Bohannon; Retired Musician
It's the Season for 'Miracle on Pier Avenue' : Hermosa Beach: Christmas cheer has special meaning at the Gem Cafe, as a Dec. 31 eviction date turns into a three-year lease. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : City Seeks Ways to Keep Lid on Parties TED JOHNSON
SOMIS : Stearns New Mesa Board President ADRIANNE GOODMAN
LANDMARKS / COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES : Old Courthouse Does Justice to Design CAROL WEINSTOCK
Caltrans to Build I-5 Safety Fence : Migrants: The $3-million center divider near the Camp Pendleton checkpoint is designed to keep illegal aliens from being killed on the freeway. But critics say it will only cause more deaths. MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Naginata Team Ties for 3rd
Obituaries
Getting the REAL Spirit : High School Seniors 'Adopt' Needy Kids and Have a Ball TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 1,400 Violators to Get Big Water Bills JOANNA M. MILLER
IRVINE : Multiservice Center Complete and Full TOM McQUEENEY
A Dancer and Her Valentine Are Home PERRY C. RIDDLE
Judge Declares Mistrial, Appoints New Lawyers for Defendant in Boy's Death MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stand Up and Be Counted : Needed: an early yes or no vote authorizing the possible use of force against Iraq
COSTA MESA : New Officers Elected by College Trustees
Motorcyclist, 27, Dies From Crash Injuries
Aquatic Center's Fees Assailed as Exclusionary
Teachers Ask How Broke the District Is DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Gets Approval for 2 Expansion Projects
San Diego
Bates' Absentee Ballot Inquiry May Broaden BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa's Triumph : Goddaughter Recognizes Him--as Real St. Nick BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
How Best to Protect and Serve : LAPD should accept the state critique on Latino promotions and do a better job
Clipboard : Mall Haul
Van Nuys Hangar OKd to Shelter Homeless
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Laguna Beach Seeks to Block Ridge Plan GEBE MARTINEZ
GARDEN GROVE : Council to Reassess Arts Funding Plan
MISSION VIEJO : Waste Removal to Cost Colleges $18,700
San Diego Almost Certain to Get GOP Convention, Sources Say : Politics: Potentially embarrassing political situations in Houston and New Orleans weigh heavily against the two cities. Good weather and Gov.-elect Pete Wilson are strong pluses for San Diego. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Friend in Deed Has Special Needs : Turkey's crisis role puts pressure on Ozal government
Recycling for Christmas Trees
Armenian Group Protests Suit Over Demonstration
All the Trimmings
Track-Sharing Proposal Supported JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Volunteers Sought to Fill City Posts
PLATFORM : Life Is Too Fast ADAN ESCOBAR, a native of El Salvador who has lived and worked as a handyman in this country for more than a decade, brought his mother to the United States six months ago to live with him, his wife and three children in Culver City. Today he is taking her back, because she says that her war-torn homeland is preferable to Southern California: Escobar told The Times:
UCI Sees Saving Bird as Natural Thing to Do : Environment: University changes its construction plans to allow gnatcatcher an encore performance. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Media District Plan Will Face Test at Ballot Box : Burbank: The guidelines unanimously approved this week by the City Council could be voided by two rival growth-control measures. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden Says He Will Head Assembly Education Panel
Escondido
SIMI VALLEY : Supervisors Raise Landfill Surcharge JANE HULSE
Panel Told to Reconsider License of Developer
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Scaled-Down Project Wins Final Approval LESLIE EARNEST
Cities Report Sharp Rise in Emergency Food, Shelter Pleas : Homeless: National Conference of Mayors finds situation aggravated by economic downturn and growing public intolerance of panhandlers. SUE ELLEN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT : Crisis Tests Bush's Power of Persuasion : Americans will support a President who can recommit them to American principles. GARY L. McDOWELL, Gary L. McDowell is a visiting scholar at Harvard Law School.
Rancho P.V. Cuts Budget, Transfers Funds in Bid to Stave Off Deficit TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
U.S. Troops in Saudi Arabia
Bradley's Plan to Improve Traffic
U.S. Troops in Saudi Arabia
Local Book Store That Fills the Bill
Bradley's Plan to Improve Traffic
SIMI VALLEY : Man Charged With Taking Club Funds CARLOS V. LOZANO
Plea for Sea Animal Shelter Rejected ANN JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Councilman Rejected for Mayor : Government: For the second year, the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council majority steers ceremonial position away from John McTaggart. ANN JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burglary Suspect Arrested at Motel
Deputies Kill Suspect in Shoot-Out
Lottery Results
Drought
U.S. Troops in Saudi Arabia
Returning Reservists Did Their Part in Buildup : Military: They spent 33 days flying support missions in Europe for Operation Desert Shield and filling in for troops deployed to the gulf. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claims Overwhelming Welfare Workers : Economy: Caseworkers and those seeking aid are frustrated by the county's inability to add enough staff to keep up with the rising tide of applications. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dozens of Students Suspended for Walkouts
COSTA MESA : Firefighters to Live 5 Days in a Basket LILY DIZON
Stop the Building, Preserve Coastline
Book on Simi Valley Documents City's Rise
SIMI VALLEY : Schools Cut Back Computer Plans STEPHANIE STASSEL
Woman Is Indicted in Step-Granddaughter's Death BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Winds Cause Outages, Drive Homeless Into Shelters VIVIAN LOUIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Elderly Victimized in Hit-and-Run Ruse CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Don't Stand on the Sidelines
Not-Guilty Verdict in 2nd Murder Trial JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inquiry Asked After Molester Hires Minors MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley's Plan to Improve Traffic
OJAI : Coroner Identifies Homicide Victim CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
VENTURA : Man Hurt in Beating Remains in Hospital CAROL WATSON
Holes Seen in Safety Net for County's Children : Social services: Release of UNICEF report on worldwide conditions prompts warnings about local levels of care. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Residents Clash Over Shopping Center TED JOHNSON
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Contagious Disease of Committee-itis
CAMARILLO : Teachers, District at Impasse, Union Says ADRIANNE GOODMAN
3 Peninsula High Schools Infeasible
Accord Gained on Preserving Movie Studios : Historic sites: Four film industry groups agree to seek a coalition's approval before modernizing their facilities. In return, blanket landmark status will not be sought. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newborn Found Dead Was Born Alive, Coroner Finds
SANTA ANA : Community College Enrollment to Begin
2 Teens Who Were With Girl During Attack Are Arrested After Burglary MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clerk Kills Gunman in Liquor Store
Ojai, Water Company Agree to 30.4% Rate Hike : Drought: The increase will help pay for shortages and planned conservation measures. THIA BELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Diner's Customers Serve Up a New Lease on Its Life SHAWN HUBLER
U.S. Troops in Saudi Arabia
Man Held in Slaying of Girl, 11 : Homicide: Boyfriend of victim's mother is arrested after a schoolmate finds the body. From United Press International
Parents Rally Against Effort to Transfer Teachers : Schools: A Tarzana campus is one of about 45 in the Valley that may lose faculty members because of a district hiring mistake. But for now, instructors and students are enjoying the smaller classes. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDG&E Seeks New Trash Plant Pact TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Semitism
COSTA MESA : Man Killed When Car Runs Stop Sign
CAMARILLO : Rabid Bat Discovery Prompts Warning CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Team Is Scrambling to Help Mentally Ill DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Scott Mayor Again; Petrikin Is Pro Tem
COLUMN LEFT : Two Women Draw a Line of Their Own : Army reservists, denied CO status before Kuwait, challenge the drift toward war. RUTH ROSEN, Ruth Rosen, professor of history at UC Davis, is the author of "The Lost Sisterhood: Prostitution in America" (Scribner).
PORT HUENEME : City to Help Fund Water Supply Study DONNA DOWLING
Laguna Niguel Doctor Indicted in Billing Scam : Fraud: Federal grand jury accuses him of seeking more than $7 million in phony claims to insurers from 14 medical clinics. SONNI EFRON and LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Troops in Saudi Arabia
LAGUNA BEACH : Wounded Sea Lion Treated at Center TERRY SPENCER
Beekeeper Says They Set a Honey of an Example HERBERT J. VIDA
Drown Considered for Job as District Attorney's Liaison MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Charge Filed in Bar Killing
Gates Denies State Charge of LAPD Bias in Promoting Latinos : Minorities: The police chief vows not to change his procedures. He says the department's system is 'very, very fair and honest.' RICH CONNELL and GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Torrance Nominates Adviser for Oil Refinery : Safety: The council selects a nonprofit research firm as its choice to be safety adviser at Mobil's refinery. Mobil has chosen another firm. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not-So-Noble Sport
Guatemala
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Cracks Whip on Violations at Stables JOHN PENNER
MOORPARK : Eloise Brown to Run Again for Council CARLOS V. LOZANO
Beach Reporter Files Libel Lawsuit Against 2nd Competing Newspaper SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mouse Upstages St. Nick at Party for Children's Ballet Company GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Daniel P. Kagel; Retired MCA Executive
San Diego
OK on Industrial Park Delayed : Newhall: A new planning commissioner worries about hillside grading, tree removal, and siting a school near wastes and an earthquake fault. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dozens of Torrance Student Protesters Suspended : Education: Brunt of discipline falls on students at North High. Protests at four high schools backed teachers' contract demands. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Cajon
Baby Mix-Up Fear Prompts ID Tests : Medicine: Western Medical Center-Santa Ana hopes examinations of the parents and infants should resolve whether a mistake-- very rare in pediatrics--took place. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach-Killing Suspect Threatened Victim, Witness Says BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : 2 Must Stand Trial in Exam Thefts ANITA M. CAL
VENTURA : Ex-Candidate Found Guilty of Threats MACK REED
Economy Hostile to Hotel Proposal
Slovenia's Sensible Battle for Sovereignty : Yugoslavia: The country is an economic shambles and could potentially disrupt the new European order. PETER MILLONIG, Peter Millonig is head of the Bureau of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington.
Homeowners to Gain From Drop in Interest Rates JACK SEARLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Teachers Vote for a Union Shop DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Wing : Wedding: Staff Sgt. David A. Higgins and Elizabeth April English exchange vows inside the belly of a C-130 plane at the Channel Islands Air National Guard base. CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Suspect in Student's Death Is Charged in Rape DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Victim of Robber Dies of Gun Wounds
SANTA PAULA : Toland Dump Will Be Closed Saturdays JANET BERGAMO
School Finds No Basis for Racism Charge : Education: Controversial teacher instead is reprimanded for using inappropriate and insensitive language in class. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Lake Drowning Victim Identified
Time After Time AL MARTINEZ
30 Witnesses Support Coliseum Reconstruction
THE DROUGHT : Aqueduct Shutdown May Mean More Cuts JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Beach Market Suffers Heavy Fire Damage : Landmark: A fast-moving blaze fed by strong winds nearly gutted a 55-year-old Main Street store and the apartments above it. JAMES M. GOMEZ and JOHN PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THOUSAND OAKS : Mall Robbers Get $25,000 in Jewelry CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Mother's Boyfriend Arrested in Slaying of 11-Year-Old Girl : Homicide: The suspect was missing part of his tongue, which led deputies to link him to the crime. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Weighing Issues in Rare Zebra Skins Case : Wildlife: A safari leader is being tried for bringing the hides to the United States, where the sale of such pelts from the threatened species is illegal. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Ruled Guilty of Wrongly Firing 2 Engineers; No Bias Is Found JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Pushes Marine to Seek Discharge TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College's Christmas Trees
College's Christmas Trees
BUSINESS
Software to Track Personal Contacts RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Takeover Offer Spurned by Diceon Electronics DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Income, Spending Post Fractional Gains From Associated Press
STOCKS : Dow Stays Put as Traders Wait for Cut in Prime From Times Staff and Wire Services
Stocks Absorb Soviet Bombshell; Dow Up 2 From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : News Corp. Fears Draw Reaction From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Businesses to Raise Spending From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. Home Ownership Declines From Times Wire Services
Retail/tourism Chris Woodyard;Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Seen as 'Lagging' in Talks From Times Wire Services
Retail/tourism Chris Woodyard;Times staff writer
RETAIL/TOURISM : Green Burrito Chain to Add 4 Outlets, 2 of Them in County Chris Woodyard;Times staff writer
State Hopes to Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Coca-Cola Repurchases Stock From Times Wire Services
Carl's Jr. Will Bar Smoking at Its Restaurants CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank of Chicago Drops Its Prime Rate to 9.5% After Action by Fed From Associated Press
Judge Drops 'Whistle-Blower' Lawsuit Against Hughes : Aerospace: The defense contractor settled with a former engineer who accused it of installing defective weapons parts. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyundai Electronics Loses New Trial Bid
Voters in Ukrainian City Want Occidental Plant Closed : Environment: The people of Odessa express their fear of an ammonia explosion. Plant managers say the precedent-setting vote is nonbinding. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Sara Lee Seeks Niche in Europe From Times Wire Services
'Whistle-Blower' Suit Against Hughes Abandoned : Defense: A former engineer with the contractor had accused the Fullerton firm of installing defective microchips. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vernon Savings Owner Dixon Found Guilty From Associated Press
It's Never Too Late for Electronics : Retailing: When Good Guys entered the competitive L.A. market, it decided to burn the midnight oil--and then some--to draw shoppers. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strapped Distributed Logic Sells Its Service Operations DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Americana of 1950s and 1960s Going for Big Bucks in Tokyo From Associated Press
Harold's to Close After 4 Years in Crystal Court ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investors Yawn at Davis' Call for First Interstate to Find a Buyer : Banking: The number of prospective buyers for an institution this size is small already and shrinking fast. But the L.A. company is vulnerable to a proxy fight. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Plant to Reap Some Jobs From Expansion of Kelco GREG JOHNSON
Small Firm in L.A. Triggers Lug Nut Probe : Trade: In response to its complaint, the Commerce Department will look into charges that Taiwan and China are 'dumping' their fasteners at below cost. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freebies Replacing Ads at the Movies : Theaters: To make up for reduced revenue from on-screen ads, chains are charging companies to distribute product samples to filmgoers. BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiding Knowledge Won't Aid Competition MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Deal Keeps 'Designing Women' at CBS for Years : Television: In its first exclusive agreement, the network will buy five series during the next eight years, paying at least $45 million to $50 million. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haute Couture Robs the Cradle : Fashion: Children's retailers traditionally fare better than most in tough times, because parents hesitate to scrimp on their kids. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Prudential-Bache Loss Expected From Times Wire Services
Puerto Rico's Tuna Canners Are in Hot Water : Fishery: Far East competition and efforts to protect dolphins doubled-teamed the area. Cannery closures put 2,000 people out of work. JAIME PIERAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fed Again Acts to Push Down Interest Rates : Economy: The central bank's action to cut the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans indicates concern that a deep recession is brewing. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl's Jr. Will Ban Smoking at Its Restaurants CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Backs Off on Prediction for General Dynamics RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Two Partridges--No Tree KATHIE JENKINS
Sort of Like Chicken, But Better MINNIE BERNARDINO and DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
Checkers' Hash: Hold the Beef ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Favorite Cookies For the Holidays ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Deal With Ducks: Roasting and Carving JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
A Bird-Eater's Guide BARBARA HANSEN
A Cup to Buy, Not Borrow JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Posadas: Celebrating Life and Prosperity PATRICIA QUINTANA and MEG ROS, Quintana is the author of "Taste of Mexico" and "Mexico's Feasts of Life."
The Care and Roasting of the Cornish Hen JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA
News From Carneros: Merlot DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Two Ingredients and-- Voila!-- a Candy Miracle : Chocolate: When the mixture is cooled, rolled in chopped nuts and cocoa, the result is Ganache, the ultimate French confection. FAYE LEVY, Levy is the author of "Dessert Sensations: Fresh From France," published by E.P. Dutton, and of the "Chocolate Sensations," published by HP Books. and
Christmas in Sri Lanka BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gado-Gado Go JONATHAN GOLD
From Christmas Past, a Colonial Holiday Feast : Traditions: There's nothing ambiguous about this 18th-Century-style buffet for entertaining. WILLIAM WOYS WEAVER, Weaver is the author of several books on American cookery. and
READING FOOD : How to Make Short Order of Cooking at Home : The Short-Cut Cook by Jacques Pepin (William Morrow: $19.95, 283 pp.) ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Season to Eat Chocolate BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prediction for Future: A Shrimp in Every Pot DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BIRDS : Fowl Play in the Kitchen: Partridge with figs, pheasant with pomegranate, a turkey injected with 2 cups of tequila--and more. Also, how to tell pintelle from poussin, how to roast a duck and a bird that arrives by airmail. : Feasting: A Flock of Fowl Recipes : Menus: Poultry has long been a staple of the holiday banquet table. Chicken, goose, quail squab--these are just a few of our favorite things. CHARLES PERRY
Favorite Cookies For the Holidays ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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