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What happened on December 21, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP ALBUM CHART : Selling to the Extreme By Dennis Hunt, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
DAVID NELSON / ON RESTAURANTS : Master Chef's Art Enhances Rancho Santa Fe Restaurant By David Nelson
BALLET REVIEW : 'Nutcracker' Is Welcome Business as Usual : Dance: Gerald Arpino adds new choreography to the Robert Joffrey rendering set in 1850s America. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Fair-Priced Thai Place With Fiery Fare and Chinese Touches By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Do You Hear What I Hear? : Musicians: Christmas is as good as gold for those who get work playing carols at parties and malls. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BALLET REVIEW : Joffrey Offers 'Nutcracker' at the Pavilion : Dance: Gerald Arpino and company are back in business after a power struggle over artistic control. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : De Palma Damps the 'Bonfire' : Movies: A rich novel is turned into an overstated, cartooned film for dullards. By Sheila Benson, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Kitschy, Kitschy Goo By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Agenda': A Hit on British Cops By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Big Dis' Puts Bigger Ones to Shame By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : Calder Unloads Some Zingers at Rutberg Gallery By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Premieres Needs to Iron Out Its Script By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BALLET REVIEW : 'Rabbit': It's More Thud Than Thump By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
A Charming Revival of 'Carnival' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Shining Time' for Young Viewers By Lynne Heffley
TV REVIEWS : Potter's 'Tailor' Sews Up the Spirit By Lynne Heffley
TV REVIEWS : Puff! It's a Dolly Parton Christmas at Her Home By Chris Willman
Blasts From the Past, Vietnam-Style By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Dick Tracy' Cassette Has a Lot Going for It : THIS WEEK'S MOVIES By Terry Atkinson
'Rhythmstick' Has Jazz's Best By Don Heckman
Re-Creating Film Experience May Be an Affordable Option : Though it is possible to spend from $10,000 to $100,000 for a deluxe version, it is also possible to assemble one that's fairly impressive for only a few thousand dollars. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherry Scott Belts Out Thrilling Jazz in Her Rich Alto By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony in Santa Ana High Outreach Concert By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
"What She Found There" by John Glore, the literary manager... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Foundation Is Playing Santa Again : Gifts: The Ahmanson Foundation, continuing a holiday tradition, has given another present to the County Museum of Art. This time it's two oil paintings from the Baroque period. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Ivan Reitman, 'Kindergarten Cop's' Top Sergeant : Movies: The director of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Twins' faces his biggest challenge yet: a room full of tykes. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger was cowed. By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stolen French Art Found in Cupboard Associated Press
Pianist Has Found Right Voicings By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Task Force to Museum: Please Don't Move : Debate: Citing cultural and historic ties, a coalition is trying to persuade the museum to remain on the site where it was founded by Charles Lummis in 1914. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theatrical Look at Life on the Edge : Performance art: Linda Carmella Sibio hopes 'Combustion,' at L.A. Fringe Theater, will break barriers for artists, homeless, mentally ill. By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homework Project That Became PBS Documentary : Movie: UCLA film student's 'Hugo and the Blue Whale' will air tonight on Channel 28. By Julie Wheelock, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Museum Narrows Field of Candidates : Leadership: The search for a new director of the Newport Harbor institution focuses on two possibilities. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Ripe for New KCET Label . . . Inconsistent : Television: If the station thinks that 'South Africa Now' is the only show it airs that is opinionated, then its head is really buried in the sand. By Howard Rosenberg
Casting Announced for Martha Graham Troupe By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Rockers Band Together : Music: Orange Coast College's Rock Ensemble Workshop gives aspiring musicians hands-on training. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pinhole Photography Will Be Explored at OCC By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Oprah Gives $50,000 to Aid Poor \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
THE FLASH : Actor Seeks Substance Under Hero's Surface By Jerry Buck, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHORT TAKES : Tahoe Planners Assess Newton \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
SHORT TAKES : Jazz Guitarist Addison Dies at 87 \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
Actor Stern Prefers Journeyman Status By Vernon Scott, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
SHORT TAKES : Jaycees Name Outstanding Trio \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
SHORT TAKES : Jury Upholds Ex-Ballerina's Case \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
SHORT TAKES : Original 'God Bless America' Found--With Berlin's Changes \o7 From Times Staff \f7 and \o7 Wire Service Reports\f7
Geraldo Sued for Revealing Man's Identity From Associated Press
NEWS
For the Record
U.S. Energy Policy and Nuclear Plants
Overpopulation
Controversy Over Dolphins
Weekend Voting
U.S. Energy Policy and Nuclear Plants
Controversy Over Dolphins
U.S. Energy Policy and Nuclear Plants
Controversy Over Dolphins
U.S. Energy Policy and Nuclear Plants
A Job or a Duty?
S.D. Judge Again Sentences Habitual Criminal to Life : Crime: Rapist and accused killer is first in California to be sentenced under law aimed at repeat offenders. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Sailors Return to S.D. From Gulf By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqi Missile Test Caught U.S. Completely Off Guard : Gulf crisis: Some officials thought war was about to erupt. Incident raises questions about intelligence efforts. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Loses the Best Friend It Had in Kremlin : News ANALYSIS By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 50 Years of Moving History : The Pasadena Freeway, a first in the West, approaches its golden anniversary as a marvel of its age--and with a better safety record than many of its modern counterparts. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jet Tests Not Done, Says Ex-Officer By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Resignation Points to Depth of Soviet Crisis : News ANALYSIS By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shevardnadze Quits to Protest 'the Advance of Dictatorship' : Soviet Union: Foreign minister's resignation is a stunning blow to Gorbachev. Moscow reassures world that 'new thinking' will continue. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Rebuffed in U.S. Vote for a Mideast Parley By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
System Overflows With a Flood of Probationers : Corrections: The goal of rehabilitation has been scrapped. The new mission is to protect the community. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Seeks Tests for Lead in Children : Health: Action claims state has not complied with federal mandate requiring free blood checks for all low-income youngsters under age 6. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Seeks to Save Stand of Redwoods : Environment: The governor-elect sides with ecologists to try to keep loggers from cutting down the ancient trees in Headwaters Forest. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debt-Reduction Bill Could Cost Community Colleges : Education: Provision in federal legislation to curb loan defaults could block enrollment of 100,000 students and reduce aid, chancellor warns. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bias Victims May Bypass Rights Panel, Court Says : Law: Justices' decision will allow participants in sex discrimination cases to seek potentially lucrative compensatory or punitive damages in court. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shivering Front Brings Touches of Snow, Rain By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Sailors Return From Duty in Gulf By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Courts Refuse to Resume Feeding Comatose Patient From Associated Press
Teamsters Chief Allegedly Showed Favoritism in Pact : Labor: FBI reportedly has evidence that union president gave printing business to a company set up by his son-in-law. By Robert L. Jackson and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Medical Spending Soars 11% During 1989 : Health: The increase is the biggest since 1982. It is a disturbing sign that efforts to control costs are failing. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Scare at White House Is Just a Bunch of Manure \o7 Associated Press\f7
Sunken Scrap Barge Halts Traffic on Allegheny River \o7 Associated Press\f7
Diplomacy : For Britain's New Leader, a 'Coming Out' By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan to Put Brakes on Military Buildup : Defense: The slowdown recognizes that Cold War tensions have faded. Host nation support for U.S. troops will grow. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refugees : Tide of 'Boat People' Is Ebbing : But harsh conditions at home still drive many Vietnamese to leave, only to find doors closing to them abroad. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Mentally Ready to Attack Iraq, Bush Says : Military: The President meets with Congress members and resumes blunt warnings to Saddam Hussein. By William J. Eaton and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GULF WATCH: Day 141 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis.
Pentagon Acts to Keep Early-Strike Threat Alive : Military: Officials try to offset general's downbeat comments on readiness. 'This ain't no breather for Saddam Hussein,' one says. By Melissa Healy and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bob Hope Busy Rehearsing for Yule Visit to Entertain U.S. Troops in Gulf \o7 Associated Press\f7
Reformer Turned Master Diplomat : Shevardnadze: He sided with Gorbachev on reform and changed the 'dead-end policy' in superpower relations. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Airline Will Not Cut Its Rates to Carry Mail to American Troops \o7 Associated Press\f7
Soviets Buy More Corn From U.S. \o7 Associated Press\f7
West's Leaders Dismayed at Resignation : Reaction: Officials fear that Shevardnadze's departure might mean a reversal in Moscow's foreign policy. By William J. Eaton and William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Highlights of Shevardnadze Statement From a Times Staff Writer
All-German Parliament Opens in Berlin From Times Wires Services
Bus-Train Crash Kills 40 \o7 Reuters\f7
Algerian Resumes Tour Reuters
Adjourned Chess Game Ends in a Draw; Kasparov Holds Lead By Jack Peters
Sign Will Mark 50th Anniversary
A False Identity, a Real Problem : It's possible to slip through cracks in the system, even if someone catches on that a suspect is posing as someone else. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Engine Problem Grounds B-1Bs \o7 United Press International\f7
Army Surgeon Seeks to Resume Experiments on Cats From Associated Press
2 Studies Differ Sharply on Drug Abuse By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico City Facing Holiday Trash Crisis \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mistrial Ruled in Assault on John Wayne's Daughter From a Times Staff Writer
Man Arrested in Rampage at Base Wanted to Kill Bush \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bland Is 1st Sentenced to Life Without Parole Under Law By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monroe Marriage Pact Fetches $14,000 in Auction \o7 Reuters\f7
SILENT NIGHTS? Under some circumstances Christmas caroling... By Anita Cal and Matt Lait
Mistrial Is Declared in Gionis Case By Sonni Efron and Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tests on C-5B Cargo Jets Weren't Done, Ex-Officer Says : Safety: The Air Force had reported to Congress that there were no flaws in its largest cargo carriers. A retired colonel says only fraction of aircraft were checked. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUTO FOCUS: Thousands of cars are broken into every year... By Anita Cal and Matt Lait
AIR TRAFFIC: Holiday air traffic is expected to peak... By Anita Cal and Matt Lait
CHRISTMAS BONUS: It may not be an official holiday, but... By Matt Lait and Anita Cal
REGIONAL REPORT : Conservation Battle Brews in Southland's Back Yards : Environment: A new approach to wildlife protection would preserve entire habitats on broad swaths of land. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Brando Prosecutors Denied Aid From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : 3 Killed and 1 Critically Injured When Train, Car Collide in Valley From Times Wire Services
3 Accused of Stealing Police Car, Trying to Kill Officer By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Prime Minister Takes Hard Line on Iraq From Associated Press
Flurries at Beach Cities a Rare Event By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Skunk Works Creator Dies at 80 From Times Wire Services
Powell Joins in Hawkish Pep Talks From Times Wire Services
Snow Ushers In Winter--Even Where Life's a Beach By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : 3 Held in Computer Equipment Theft Linked to Ring in County
Shevardnadze May Get New Soviet Position From Associated Press
WORLD : Bonn Probing Deals With Iraq From Times Wire Services
Albania Sheds Last Vestiges of Josef Stalin From Associated Press
NATION : 'Santa' Accused of Fondling Girl From Times Wire Services
5.5 Quake Shakes Southeast Europe; 1 Killed, 15 Hurt
Iraqis Pour Out of Baghdad in Civil Defense Exercise From Times Wire Services
U.S. Bows to Arabs in U.N., Israeli Says From Associated Press
Israelis Prepare for Flood of Immigrants From Soviet Union \o7 Reuters\f7
WORLD : Chamorro's Military Veto Upheld From Times Wire Services
NATION : 3rd Court Upholds Right to Die From Times Wire Services
Western Experts Urge Rapid Soviet Reforms : Study: A review of Soviet restructuring by leading Western institutions says some pain is necessary. From Associated Press
8 Desert Shield GIs Hospitalized After Trying Home-Brew \o7 Associated Press\f7
HEALTH : Genetic-Altered Drug Approved From Times Wire Services
NCAA: Former executive director says infractions committee caved in when it gave UNLV a sweeter penalty deal than Kansas got. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Texas A&M: Tony Scott's transfer to the campus has been painful for the player and the university, which is now being investigated. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Varying Verdicts on Harry
Varying Verdicts on Harry
Holidays Present Tough Times for Single Moms
Varying Verdicts on Harry
Do We Really Want to Live Longer?
'Tis the Season to Be Tolerant--Isn't It?
Do We Really Want to Live Longer?
BOOK REVIEW : A Pointillist Novel Best Seen From a Distance : WOMEN \o7 by Philippe Sollers\f7 . \o7 Translated by Barbara Bray\f7 ; Columbia University Press, $24.95, 559 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As the Year Turns: The Millennium Society, the group... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
A Real-Life Car to Meet Your Needs By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The dinner-dance at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach on... Compiled by CINDY MURPHY
Basket Case Tom Hanks, Steve Bochco, John Candy, Don... COMPILED BY THE FASHION STAFF
Jane's Fix on the '60s By Neil Feineman
Hey, Spike's Bound to Do Right Thing By Beth Ann Krier and Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FASHION : Lulla-Buys of Broadway : So Little Time Till Christmas, So Many Bargains Along One L.A. Street By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wanted: Heroes for Today's Children By Joseph N. Bell
Watching the Dawn of a Democratic Day in Haiti By Huell Howser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Huell Howser, producer/host of "Videolog" on KCET-TV, was one of the observers. He filed this report for The Times\f7
What's Hot and What's 'No Way' When It's Time to Give That Gift By Graeme Browning, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Honors for the Unsung Heroes of Human Rights By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECREATION / BICYCLING : For Biker Who Has Almost Everything By Richard Beene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's in Store on Broadway By Michael Quintanilla
Conveying the Holiday Spirit With Gay Apparel : Dressing for Occasion: Musical Ties, Lighted Socks Are Available By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All That Glitters By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Sajbel, a free-lance writer, contributes regularly to The Times fashion pages. \f7
The Signs of a Modern Renaissance By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Lawyers to Install President
IN REVIEW : Center of Hip Fashions Ranges Into the Home By Betty Goodwin
Clipboard By April Jackson
BUSINESS
It's a Do-or-Die Weekend for Stores Hoping to Lift Sales By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filed by Jimsair Aviation By Chris Kraul
Warner's Christmas Present to Fox : Entertainment: The studio passed on two films that appear to be the season's biggest box-office hits. The successes couldn't come at a better time for Fox's struggling parent. By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Do-or-Die Weekend for Stores Hoping to Lift Sales By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Chicago Bank Trims Its Prime Rate to 9.5% : Investing: With lower interest rates and formidable obstacles facing the market, many are left with tough choices about where to put their money. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judges Freezes Mario Kassar's Carolco Shares : Entertainment: The film studio chairman, who bought the stock at a premium, was rebuked for enriching himself at the company's expense. By Alan Citron and Michael Cieply, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
There's Lots Left for Last-Minute Shoppers By S. J. Diamond
Chevron to Take $220-Million Charge: The San... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Major Chicago Bank Trims Its Prime Rate to 9.5% : Economy: First Chicago has the field to itself. Other big institutions held back, at least for now, in going to a single-digit benchmark rate. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USX to Pay Record Safety Fine: The nation's biggest steel... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Appeals Court Backs Eastern's Pilots: Pilots at Eastern... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unocal Dealers Protest: About 200 Unocal dealers, carrying... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Extends Shutdown at Van Nuys: General Motors Corp. said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Plans to Spend Little on Modernization in '91 From Associated Press
Ex-Owner of Vernon S&L Convicted of Fraud : Thrifts: Don Dixon was found guilty of using the firm's money to lead an extravagant lifestyle. Its bailout will cost taxpayers $1.3 billion. From Reuters
NBC to Prune Daytime Programs: A long-time No. 3 in the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Congressman Accuses Thrift Regulator: A member of a... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Rejects Attempt to Block MCA Deal: A federal judge... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Home Sales and Prices Rise: Sales of existing... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ford, Fiat to Merge Some Units: Ford Motor Co. and Italian... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Polly Peck Chairman Freed: Asil Nadir, 47, chairman of the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Flying Howitzer Makes First Flight: The Rockwell... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Milken to Appeal Sentence: Lawyers for former junk bond... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taking the Pain Out of Shopping With the Kids : Retailing: Stores and malls are offering amenities such as child-care centers, diaper-changing tables and valet parking for strollers. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonald's, Taco Bell Heat Up Fast Food War By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Firms Warn of A-12 Layoffs: The nation's two... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T Preparing to Sell Part of Unix: cf,pl,8.5 As... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Money Supply Grows: The two narrowest measures of the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insuring to Keep Business Going : Entrepreneurs are reluctant to think about personal injury, and persuading them to buy disability insurance is tough, agents say. By Jane Applegate
Board Proposes New Accounting Rules By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transamerica Corp. has named three senior operating...
Mondavi Retires From Running Winery
Accounting Board Often Draws Wrath of Business By Kathy M. Kristof
Hits and Misses in This Year's Stock Predictions By Tom Petruno
Groups Draft Worldwide Plan to Protect Dolphins : Environment: The five-point proposal is aimed at the international tuna-packing industry to make sure each step in the process is "dolphin safe." By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Shevardnadze News Jolts, but Dow Recovers From Times Staff and Wire Services
Home Resale Market in O.C. Down 15.7% By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Resigns From Medstone International : Technology: The firm has failed to win federal approval of its equipment to remove gallstones. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
New Offensives Launched in the Burger Wars : Fast food: McDonald's will cut prices of 9 basic items at Southland outlets. Rival Taco Bell, which earlier adopted a similar price strategy, has agreed to buy a hamburger chain. By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REAL ESTATE : The Covington-FarWest Question: Whose Default Is This, Anyway? Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
TouchStone to Merge With Standard Logic
Metropolitan Circuits Files Chapter 11 Action
Commercial Real Estate : A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : COSTA MESA COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial Real Estate : A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : FOCUS: TWO TOWN CENTER
Hospital Chain, Mission Viejo Psychiatric Firm Merge By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silicon Systems Files Lawsuit Over Its Patents
Sports Journal to Boost Its Daily Price to 75 Cents From Associated Press
Cool Cows Spell Chill for Farmers \o7 Associated Press\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Tokyo Stock Market Tumbles \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
G E to Supply Jet Engines for Japan's FSX From Reuters
Saudis Sock It to Us for Mail to GIs \o7 Associated Press\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : $515-Million Project Set for Unocal's Wilmington Refinery \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Swap Could Boost Ailing Bank \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
Failed Dallas Thrift's Chief Pleads Guilty From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : British Trade Deficit Shrinks
P.M. BRIEFING : Auto Plants Downtime Extended \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : British Firm Eyes De Havilland \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Prices Inflate Japanese Assets \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
Dow Gains 4.20, Unfazed by 'Triple Witching Hour' From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
People and Events
A Troubled Panama One Year After
Heading Fast in a Stalin-esque Direction? : Foreign minister raises the red flag of dictatorship
The Case That Will Not Die : Prosecutors are right to reinstate charges in Medgar Evers' murder
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOVIET UNION : A Heavyweight for Change Is Lost : Perhaps this is one of Gorbachev's tactical retreats, but the loss of reformist allies may cripple his liberal thrust. By Archie Brown, \o7 Archie Brown is a professor of politics at Oxford University, England, and currently a visiting professor at the University of Texas at Austin. \f7
Pounce on a Partial Pullout : Gulf crisis: If Hussein yields part of the stolen nation, Kuwait can breathe again and Iraq's defenses are softened. By Adam Garfinkle, \o7 Adam Garfinkle is a senior analyst at the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Middle East Council in Philadelphia. \f7
2 Fishermen Rescued From Capsized Boat
Bar's Bikini Collage Draws a Boycott By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison Asks That Redondo Noise Case Be Thrown Out : Regulation: The electric utility says Redondo Beach does not have the authority to set noise limits at its plant. City officials reject that argument. By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Songs of the season will be showcased today at separate South Bay shows. By Gerald Faris
Strike Halts Loading of Ship Bound for Gulf By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street Closure Will Be Studied
500 Expected in Charity Tavern Run
Holidays Mean Increased Theft at Local Stores By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father of Slain Woman Recalls Troubled Past : Crime: Her death did not surprise her family. She had been arrested before on drug and prostitution charges. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoppers Seek Bargains in Dull Retail Season : Holidays: Many buyers are ignoring big-ticket items in favor of marked-down toys and clothing in a 'most competitive' situation for stores. By Jack Searles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D.A. Investigates College Leader's Fund Transfers : Moorpark: Trustees have reprimanded the campus president for shifting $51,000 to a private foundation. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Crisis Imperils Center for Homeless : Zoe: The Oxnard shelter might have to eject 165 residents. The lack of a secure location hinders donations, directors say. By Vivian Louie, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote of Immigrant Workers Is Seen as Test for Unions By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Ice Sensors Cometh : New Computer Helps Caltrans Keep Freeway Open By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Graffiti Vandal Ruled to Be Danger to Self; Trial Setting Delayed By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Drops 26 Remaining Charges in Corruption Case Against 7 Deputies By Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching Johnny's Daddy to Read By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Immigrants OK Union; Largest Action in Years By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Refugees Pour Out Horror Tales as INS Reconsiders Asylum Bids By Tracy Wilkinson and George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel Urges Districts for Street Vendors : Peddling: The first comprehensive look at the growing practice says arrests have been ineffective. Some opposition from businesses is expected. By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Fund Scholarship From Slumlord Settlement
1-Ton Boulder Pins Man in Trench for 3 Hours
Cal State Dominguez Hills Students Lead in Defaults
Lawsuit Seeks Increase in Payments to Indigent
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Run-In With Blimp
THOUSAND OAKS : New Postmaster to Be Sworn In By Psyche Pascual
CONEJO VALLEY : Schools Seek Parent Consent on Films By Stephanie Stassel
SIMI VALLEY : Passenger Ejected, Killed in Crash By Christopher Pummer
COUNTYWIDE : Cold to Continue Through Weekend By Vivian Louie
MOORPARK : Developer to Build Community Center By Carlos V. Lozano
COUNTYWIDE : '90 Christmas Seals May Raise $120,000 By Kirsten Lee Swartz
Graffiti Artist 'Chaka' Ruled a Danger to Himself
THOUSAND OAKS : Father, 73, Wounded in Gun Safety Lesson By Christopher Pummer
Historic Hangar at LAX Restored, Rededicated
Man Walking Alone Found Shot to Death
LAPD Officer Seeks Job Pension After Testing HIV Positive By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Man Cited in Thefts Shows Up in Court By Christopher Pummer
Shelters Filled by Shivering Homeless : Weather: As icy cold weather grips the area, Los Angeles County is urged to keep its accommodations open continuously for 60 days. Activists call it a matter of life and death. By Penelope Mc Millan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farmer Wins Latest Round to Sell Trees at Pierce College By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Cross Is Laying Off 80; Will Collect Less Blood : Health: It has received thousands of units each month that it is unable to sell. Competition with a private blood brokerage is blamed. By Bob Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : New Ordinance May Curtail Leaf Blowers By Thia Bell
ELECTIONS : BURBANK CITY COUNCIL : 2 Incumbents File for Reelection in a Surprise Late Move By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Plan Wins Unexpected Support : Housing: Despite endorsement from environmentalists and homeowners, planners delay a vote on scaled-down proposal. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Casitas District OKs Tougher Water Plan By Thia Bell
Ruling Expected Today in Suit Against Porter Ranch : Growth: Opponents of the massive development ask a judge to overturn approval by L.A. City Council, claiming the project violates open space provisions. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Planners Approve 62-Lot Subdivision By Janet Bergamo
Hayden Chairmanship Could Go to Friedman
Oak Park Asks Sanitation Board to Aid Cityhood Bid : Jordan Ranch: The community tries to speed incorporation in an effort to cut off Simi Valley's annexation plans. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
2 Plead Guilty to Murder, Will Testify Against Friend
Off-Duty Officer Foils Jewelry Store Robbery
Pipeline Job Awarded for Greenbelt Project
Storm Drops Rain, Fresh Snow as Cold Sets Record in County By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders S.D. to Reopen Pomerado Road : Traffic: City of Poway wins dispute over use of the shortcut popular with commuters. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Alleges Bias by Japanese Bank By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metzger Thumbs Nose at Grand Jury Probe By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did Charity Begin at Home With This Kettle of Fine Fish? A... By Tony Perry
Taxpayers to Pay for 2nd Defense of Betty Broderick : Courts: Jack Earley will remain the attorney for the woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his new wife, but she will not pay for his services. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Finds No Answers for Slide in County SAT Scores By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snow Blows Business Into Mountain Town of Julian By Russell Ben-ali, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Short-Changed on Funds, Judge Rules By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Dominguez Hills Tops in Loan Defaults : College: Some campus administrators have questioned the validity of the U.S. Education Department's figures. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FPPC Charges Escondido Mobile Home Park Owner By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$25-Million Settlement for SDG&E
El Cajon
Chula Vista
Coronado's Sometimes-Criticized Police Chief Resigns By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
San Diego
Recall Takes Aim at Bishop, Leader of Oceanside Council By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents and the Santa Myth: Who Are They Kidding? By Dana Parsons
Predicted Rain Skips Town, But Cold Settles In By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tape of Officer Kicking at Man Triggers Inquiry : Law enforcement: Two agencies are investigating the incident, which happened six months ago and surfaced recently. The alleged victim has filed a $10-million claim. By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Undercover Cop May Be the Only Answer to This : Crime: A series of lingerie burglaries has Newport Beach police baffled. The thief takes frilly underwear, nothing else. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Team Up to Reduce Accidents By Rose Apodaca
MISSION VIEJO : Checkpoints Make Holiday Appearance By Frank Messina
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council OKs Seizure of Lots Near Park By Bill Billiter
LAGUNA BEACH : Youngsters Bring Gifts to Shelter By Leslie Earnest
COSTA MESA : Students From OCC Doing Well at UCI
BREA : Sobriety Check on Imperial Highway
LA HABRA : Saving of Water Urged; Rates Change
COSTA MESA : Conflict-of-Interest Code Put Into Effect By Mary Anne Perez
COUNTYWIDE : Firefighters Play Santa With Bikes By Greg Hernandez
IRVINE : Artwork of City's New Image Sought
COSTA MESA : Soup Kitchen Seeks Donations of Toys
ANAHEIM : City-School Group Tackling Problems By Lisa Mascaro
Keeping Mexican Tradition Alive at Christmas : Celebration: More than 400 people attended the event symbolizing Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem. By Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Pilots' Eyes Met for Awful Instant By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Party Where Pain Goes Away : Burn Survivors Gather, Enjoy By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newborns Are With Correct Parents, Tests Confirm By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents of Girl Killed by Boy in Mall File Lawsuit By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malpractice Victim Gets $3.8 Million By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court to Review Libel Case Ruling
Zebra Skins Importer Guilty of Giving False Statement : Trial: A federal jury acquitted a South African national accused of illegally importing and selling nine pelts. By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Construction Shakes Loose Asbestos--and Librarians : Health: A Theo Lacy jail expansion rattles buildings both on and near the site. Asbestos is jarred out of ceilings, forcing two evacuations. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Figure in Brawl Is Revealed as a Woman : Impersonation: A 19-year-old credited with saving the life of Amber Jefferson is taken to Orange County Jail on suspicion of burglary and turns out to be female. By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmen Face Trial in Inmate's Beating : Brutality: Two Orange County sheriff's deputies and an ex-Maywood officer were bound over to Superior Court. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emotional Testimony From Witness to Slaying on Dana Strand : Homicide: Youth's account of moments that preceded the shooting leaves him and victim's family tearful. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Room To Roam By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crimes By Area Covered By The Los Angeles Police Department
SPORTS
Kings Warm to the Task, Beat Flames in Overtime : Hockey: Duchesne's goal ties it in last minute of regulation and Robitaille wins it in extra period, 4-3. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Throwing the Book at the Sooners Again By Ted Brock
From Saudi Arabia to the Sidelines, NBC Turns On the Juice By Larry Stewart
Loyola Makes Big Run at LSU but Stumbles at the End, 122-114 : College basketball: Lions play their best game of the year against 10th-ranked Tigers. Lowery scores 40 points again. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Syracuse Gets Past Towson St. From Associated Press
Titans Get Well Enough to Beat Portland, 91-84 By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Warriors Hand Trail Blazers Third Defeat From Associated Press
COLLEGE HOCKEY : Boston College Surprises No. 1 Minnesota, 3-2 By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Green Starts, but Gary Will Play a Lot By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Townsend Earned Start in Pro Bowl By Chris Baker
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Former IBF Champion Haugen Wins by Unanimous Decision From Associated Press
Grossman: 'We're Not Very Good' : Chargers: Defensive end acknowledges drop in his productivity, offers a reason. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lamar Places Rebuilding in Newell's Hands By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Lose Another On Road, 3-2 to Phoenix From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Few Marquee Names in Texaco Field : Tournament: Changed commitments, switch to pre-Christmas affect the event's complexion. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Bernstine Activation Up In the Air By T.J. Simers
McGwire Reaches Deal With Agent Steinberg By Scott Miller
Baseball By Bob Nightengale
High School Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Mt. Carmel's Third Quarter Paces Victory Over Lincoln By Martin Henderson
NHL ROUNDUP : Moog Tends to 200th Win in Bruins' Victory Over the Sabres From Associated Press
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Roffe's Hopes Hinge on Damage to Knee By Bob Lochner
NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOURNAMENT : Allen Keys Win by Granada Hills By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
30 El Camino Real Runners to Take Part in 24-Hour Relay
ROUNDUP : Strong 3rd Quarter Propels Santa Clara
SAN DIEGUITO BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Dana Hills Misses Game After Mix-Up, Faces Coin Flip Today By Ara Najarian
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Gets Past Gahr, 70-68, on Overby's Late Layup
FULLERTON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Western Withstands Fullerton's Rally, 64-57 By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : McShan Scores 19 to Power CCI Past Mt. Mercy
PREP ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Girls Go With the Wind And Win in Soccer
San Dieguito Basketball Tournament
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kenney, Pauley Lead Cypress Men Past Snow College
Skiers Susceptible to Multitude of Injuries By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Resorts Offer Easy Access and a Generic Alternative : Skiing: Proximity of most locations to the Valley basin makes up for a lack of splendor at more renowned and prestigious slopes. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clubs Facilitate Affordable Fun on Slopes By Jeff Meyers
Trophy Leaves St. Genevieve Still Wanting
A Happy End to a Tall Tale By Mike Downey
Daniels at the Center of New UNLV Inquiry : Basketball: NCAA says former Las Vegas recruiter became player's guardian and funneled perquisites to him. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Get an 'A' for Plan B Pickups : Pro football: Key players in team's resurgence match image of outlaws of yore. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball or Football? Jump Ball : Preps: Movement afoot to switch winter sports to fall would involve athletes making difficult choices. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Syracuse Violations Are Alleged : Basketball: Newspaper reports gifts of favors, merchandise, cash to players. From Associated Press
Pacers Fire Versace in Last Year of 3-Year Contract; Hill Promoted From Associated Press
Football
Football
Baseball
Football
Football
Baseball
Baseball
State Supreme Court to Rule on Drug Testing From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball
Ray Given Release by Angels, Signs to Play in Japan By Ross Newhan
Baseball
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Jankovich Takes Top Job With Patriots
Morceli Has Proved He Can Really Move : Track and field: Algerian relocated to Riverside CC and became one of the world's top middle-distance runners. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSE RACING : Horses Test Positive for Cocaine; Twelve Trainers Charged by Board By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : Conner Trying to Set Himself Up as Underdog By Rich Roberts
Red Wings Winning With 'Responsible' Defense By Nestor Aparicio, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Chang's Dad Saw Future of Tennis By Mike Penner
LaBounty Is Oregon's Reward for Persistence : College football: While studying films of a prized recruit, Ducks' coaches discovered a scrawny kid whom they have molded into a tough defensive end. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Stop Portland Despite Flu : College basketball: Fullerton rebounds from 13-point first-half deficit to win, 91-84, for fifth straight victory. Bowen scores 21. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAM NOTEBOOK / TIM KAWAKAMI : Coaches Take Different Paths to Reach Atlanta By Tim Kawakami
Angelovic Among Six OCC Players to Choose Schools
Switch Would Limit Play of City, Southern Section By Mike Reilley
Ellis Focal Point of Investigation : Syracuse: Report questions circumstances around ex-Mater Dei star's transfer from Kentucky. From Associated Press
Eye Injury Knocks Out Woolridge : NBA: The Nuggets' top scorer will undergo surgery for a detached retina. He might miss two months. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
THE SIDELINES : Kings' Breault Out for Season \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
Car Crash Takes Life of Fred Washington, Chicago Bears Tackle \o7 From Associated Press\f7
THE SIDELINES : Padres Sign Larry Andersen \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
Penguins Trade Brown, Get Whalers' Young From Associated Press
Colts Say Meyer Will Stay in '91 \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
THE SIDELINES : Prost Extends Ferrari Contract \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
THE SIDELINES : McCullers, 12 Others Cut Loose as Baseball Re-Up Time Lapses \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
THE SIDELINES : Bonilla's Price: $21 Million \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
Tomba Claims Lead in World Cup Skiing From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Grant King Given 6-Month Term \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
The Patriots Need a Leader, Not a Leaner : Football: Sam Jankovich is a great administrator, but what the team needs is an experienced, hands-on football expert. By Alan Greenberg, THE HARTFORD COURANT
It's Time for St. Nick--Handicap Races at Los Alamitos \o7 From Times Wire Service\f7
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