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What happened on January 18, 1990
NEWS
Prisoners Con the Lonely With Huge Pen Pal Scams LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Doubts Oat Bran's Cholesterol-Cutting Effect ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Police Report 50% Jump in Inglewood Murders : Crime: Drugs, gang violence blamed for increase. Figures make 1989 second deadliest year in city's history. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra High's Hung Duong, Only 5-8, Is the Valley's Leading Scorer : Prep Basketball: An 'unselfish' scorer, Duong's 24.9 average has paced the Moors to a 14-2 record. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gangs Get Boost From New Blood LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berlin Hang Gliders Reuters
Karate Instructor Dances Duet With Ballet Center JANE BAILIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Says It Does Not Back Azerbaijani Call for Independence : Foreign policy: The Bush Administration also reaffirms its support for Gorbachev's efforts to end the strife. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Coach's Legacy : Biola Basketball's Lyon, Facing What May Be His Last Year, Is Known for His Big Heart and Christian Ethics PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Mural's Finishing Touches
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Men's Volleyball Team Faces Stiff 3-Game Weekend
FISHING NOTES : Rewards to Be Offered as Part of Halibut Tagging Program DAN STANTON
Armenians Who Fled Baku Tell of Atrocities ESTHER SCHRADER and MASHA HAMILTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports Talk : Quarterback's Passing Fancy Gives Franklin Another Title Fernando Dominguez
'Red Seal' Was a Mark of Quality in Records RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Tips Led Police to 3 Murder Suspects : Crime: Fugitive called home in desperation. Then she and her two companions were arrested in Orange County. JIM CARLTON and TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Flexing His Muscle Cars : Collector Has Warehouse Full of Autos That Ruled the Road a Generation Ago PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Spotting Favorites in a Literary Zoo RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Entertainment
Test for 600 Green Berets: Policing Half of Panama DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Novelist Focuses on Childhood Isolation JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March of Dimes Benefits From Gallic Banquet DAVID NELSON
Culver City : Crime Rates Fall, Police Say
Space Age Dentistry : Youngsters Are So Thrilled by High-Tech Office, They Hate to Leave WILLIAM OVEREND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measles Epidemic Worsens
Moscow Asks, Walesa Accepts the Invitation United Press International
Answers on Medfly Spraying
Westwood : Jewish Conference Slated
Westwood : UCLA's Role in Economy
WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : New Premier Asks Governors to Resign From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Covina Accused of 'Artificially Inflating' the Cost of Water SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Leaders Seek to Revive Social Agency : Services: They say the worsening plight of blacks has spurred a new need for the once-powerful Community Improvement League. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future of TV for Council Meetings Dims MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Approval of $50-Million Project Delayed : Development: Pasadena Board of Directors wants more information about funding of the Marengo block plan. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nurse Helps Reunite Lost Boy, Mother
Yugoslav Rail Strike
Monrovia : Meeting on Trash Scheduled
Long Beach : Rezoning for Lower Density Gets Preliminary OK
Bush Hails Bid to Shift Control of Foreign Aid From Associated Press
La Canada Approves Recycling Fee
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Intact Remains of 2nd Temple Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Azusa's Campaign Reform Sets Limits Stricter Than State ELENA FARRINGTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Car Insurance Bill's Death Is Laid to Brown DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Killed as Buses Collide Reuters
Santa Monica : Ground-Breaking Planned
6 Take Out Nomination Forms for La Canada Council Race
Call for Freedom
Hearing Is a Chance to Express Views on Oxnard Growth
LOCAL : O.C. Officials Expect Beaches to Remain Closed Several Days From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Pomona : Request for Subsidy Denied
Club Donates Funds for Village Bank
Disney Park Plan Fuels Freeway Debate : Transportation: Long Beach's bid for the theme park is both a wrinkle and a selling point in the decades-old 710 Freeway dispute. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu : Committee on High School
Covina : Planning, Zoning Fees Set
Tire Ratings Confuse Truck Owner RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philippines Opposes Less Aid So U.S. Can Help Eastern Bloc Reuters
Jurors Say Prosecution Never Demonstrated Buckey Responsibility
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Sewage Spill Fouls Streets, Beachfront From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Baldwin Park : Refinancing Nets $2 Million
Medfly Discovery Halts Chilean Exports Associated Press
Withdraw License of Creation Science School, Panel Urges WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : New Volcanic Ash Mingles With Snow From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Tax Cut Aids Rich, Report Says From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Czech Premier Leaves Party in Blow to Communist Prestige From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Nike Re-Shoots Ad to Please CBS From Times Wire Services
STATE : BankAmerica Has Record Profit From Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Arrests, Political Crackdown Charged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Compton : Council Rejects 49-Unit Apartment Development
WORLD IN BRIEF : CHAD : 3 Americans Held in Plane Manual Tiff From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South Gate : Petitions Opposing Auto Sales Lot Submitted
NATION : Quayle Denies Snub on Latin Trip From Times Wire Services
Worried U.S. Sends Aide to Counsel With Aquino ROBIN WRIGHT and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Alhambra : Sign Backers to Meet Today
Pasadena : More Funding for Shelter
Long Beach : Wrigley Residents Will March to Protest Hotels
Large Employers Gain Delay on Mandated Trip Reduction Plan JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Lottery Sweetens the Pot, Adds $10 Million for Saturday's Draw From Times Wire Services
Anti-Apartheid Coalition Defies S. Africa Curbs From Reuters
Venice : Aid for Homeless Offered
Educator Enters Politics Associated Press
City Celebrates King's Birthday, Its Diversity SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Increase in Sewer Fees Faces New Protest MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Presidential Parkway Is Dealt Another Blow Associated Press
Ballroom Bouts: 1st Round Is Black Tie : Boxing: After two trial runs, promoters win decision from Long Beach Planning Commission to stage fights at hotel. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slow-Growth Plan Already Outdated : Population: A survey suggests that 20% more people live in the city than had been believed. City officials are surprised. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : 5 Named to Safety Panel
Prop. 103 Is Stymied by New Delays : Insurance: Commissioner Gillespie and leading auto insurers agree to put off implementing emergency regulations on methods of pricing policies. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Control Activists Face a Harder Fight : Legislation: Activists won an assault weapon ban last year. But they are not finding the same support for a waiting period on rifle and shotgun sales. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Has U.S. Aid Promise, Rabin Says : Middle East: Official tells of funding pledge in '91 despite call for cut by Sen. Dole. But he worries about beyond next year. From Associated Press
Navigational Problem Solved, Shuttle Crew Goes Back to Bed From United Press International
Rainfall Will Not Halt Water Rationing Plan CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For the Record
Island Issues Often Very Popular BARRY KRAUSE, Krause is a free-lance writer and a member of several national stamp-collecting organizations
Sewage Spill Fouls Streets, O.C. Beaches ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Really Took a Bite Out of Crime ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Cold Was It? If You Say Plenty, You're Warm DAVID FERRELL and JOCELYN STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Exxon Is Asked to Pay More for Valdez Study : Environment: State and federal officials say another $20.4 million is needed for the oil damage assessment. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israelis Fret Over Proposed U.S. Aid Cut : Middle East: Officials say reductions in assistance would undermine Israel's defenses. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawbreakers Told to Mind Their Knitting Associated Press
Election Fund Fraud Charges Probed in '88 Cudahy Race TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Gen. Aoun Orders Newspaper Closed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
W. Hollywood Taken to Task for Failings of Food Program CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PCH Lanes to Close for Caltrans Work
Moscow Agrees to Pull Out Troops, Czechoslovaks Say United Press International
Culver City : Substation Plan Approved
West L.A. Firm Fined for Illegal Dumping JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Will Change Mayor Every 9 1/2 Months BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Judge Won't Dismiss Charge in '76 Murder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Geneva Refugee Talks Set for Next Week United Press International
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Wal-Mart Founder Has Cancer From Times Wire Services
Air Turbulence Injures 3 Associated Press
Cranston Goes on the Offensive : Politics: The senator changes his tactics and attacks his chief accuser in the Lincoln Savings & Loan scandal. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Educators Restrict Access to Magazine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Anti-Semitic Acts Up 12%, Report Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CSUN Guard Weinerth Gets Right to the Point : Women's basketball: The spirited freshman from Buena High has performed capably in the Lady Matadors' backcourt. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena : Drug-Test Policy Adopted
Question of Credibility for Pastor Facing Retrial
Monrovia : Farmers' Market Possible
Background
Suffering Trails Salvadorans Who Fled Civil War VICTORIA BARCELONA, VICTORIA BARCELONA, Barcelona is a Los Angeles-based free-lance journalist
NATION : AT&T Seeks Valentine Discounts From Times Wire Services
Region : New Water Board Member
NATION : Hundreds Freed From INS Center From Times Wire Services
Sen. Montoya Admits Diverting $45,000 From Campaign Fund RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant to Pitzer College
Course Helps Students Beat the Clock : Education: Cerritos College uses computers to aid students with inflexible schedules. They can plug into class any time. LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mr. Right and Mr. Right for Now From Times Wire Services
Federal Declaration Deals Setback to Farm Worker Legalization Program PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Official Sees Decrease in Services JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
100,000 Females in Military, China Says Reuters
Huntington Park : Nominations Open for 3 Seats on City Council
Sightless, She Sees the Hope in Others RIP RENSE, Rense is a regular contributor to Valley View.
NATION : Bush Congratulates Astronauts From Times Wire Services
That's only a fraction of the story of Petunia, Boo and the two Gingers. DOUG SMITH
South Pasadena : Electric Power Restored
U.S. to Investigate White, Asian Bias Charge at Berkeley LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Front-Runner Fails to Emerge in 31st District : Election: Candidates for the state Senate seat exchange barbs, brief introductions in party meetings. DAVE LESHER and TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTSCOPE : Muir High Star to See Limited Duty in Sunkist Invitational
Thousand Oaks Library Books Suffer Heavy Damage in Rain LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
150 Parents Urge District to Keep School at UCLA : Education: Relocating the state's only remaining laboratory elementary school to Santa Monica would destroy 'an education success story,' school board members are told. BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : Home Economics Teacher Gets Award
Focus on Dietary Fiber
F-15 Jet Missing in Alaska United Press International
Pasadena : 12 Named to Growth Panel
Personal Research Helps in Establishing Value DON ALPERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Killed as Cold Storm Lashes Area JOHN H. LEE and JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Books OKd; Two Yucaipa School Trustees Face Recall JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Restaurant Shut Down
Santa Monica : Airport Injunction Refused
Que pasa?: PEOPLE AND EVENTS GEORGE RAMOS
Delay in Executions Frustrates Him and the Public, Governor Declares : Criminal justice: Deukmejian blames defense attorneys and predicts that the return of capital punishment will deter some potential killers. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Victors Tend to Forgo Revenge Against Ousted Communists : East Bloc: A witch hunt could paralyze these nations in transition. But some worry that leniency may endanger the future of the democratic revolutions. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Ugly Portrait of Gourmet Monet From Times Wire Services
Gloria Estefan Takes Success One Day at a Time DIANA MONTANE, Montane is a Miami-based free-lance writer
Pomona : Public Safety Panel OKd
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MODESTO : Officials Consider Ban on Cruising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Premiere Event
LOCAL : 2 Drivers Die in Valley Wrecks From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : STANFORD : University Proposes Curbs on Alcohol From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Not Guilty! : Both Buckeys Cleared in Historic McMartin Case : Trial Cost $15 Million in 6 Years LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gospel Choir's Singing Helps Save Young Lives : Music: Inspired by a mother's dream, a Pacoima group uses uplifting songs to keep youths out of trouble. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dukakis Admits Toll of Campaign Was Unexpected From Associated Press
Slim and Youthful Firm Aims at Quality : Design: Young management, leaner look helps once bloated architectural firm strive for creativity. DIRK SUTRO
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Ex-Wife Sues Myerson's Beau From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Vegas Casino Robbery Suspect Sought in Tarzana Drug Murder From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Joseph S. Clark; Fought for Reforms as Senator From Times Wire Services
The Mail Rolls In: KFAC to Missouri JOSEPH N. BELL
Covina : Fair Can Continue for Now
Random Bus Drug Searches Illegal, Judge Rules From Associated Press
Iran Warns Against 'Harsh' Soviet Moves in Azerbaijan NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
India Edwards; Early Woman VP Nominee BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Nagasaki Mayor Shot, Wounded From Associated Press
Santa Monica : Landmarks Ordinance Fails
Los Alamitos : 'Irreplaceable' Scout Troop Flag Stolen From Car
11 Fatal U.S. Airline Accidents in 1989 From Associated Press
A Little Snow Included With a Lot of Weather : Storm: County sees snow, rain, hail and sunshine all in one day. Even forecasters found it 'pretty exciting.' DAVAN MAHARAJ and JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS NOTEBOOK : It's Tiny, but 49ers' Gym Is Tough to Beat DICK WAGNER
Santa Monica : Panel Clears Way for Hotel
15 Valley Cities Miss Deadline on Quake Rule : Safety: Municipalities ignored a state law to adopt earthquake measures and notify owners of unreinforced buildings to make their structures safe. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Crunch Heads Officials' List of Problems PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Display of City Hall Designs
NOTEBOOK : Showdown Looms for Franklin, Eagle Rock GARY KLEIN
Latin Nations Give Quayle Cold Shoulder : Diplomacy: The invasion of Panama has ruffled feathers, putting a damper on his proposed tour. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After-School Program for Handicapped OKd LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Shrugs Off Loss, Looks Ahead : College Basketball: Coach Tom Asbury is trying to pick up the pieces despite disciplinary problems. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver in Fatal Crash Seized After 31 Years as Fugitive EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tugging on 'Heart Strings' in Fight Against AIDS : Benefit Show: The musical is part of a 35-city tour to raise $4 million to fight the deadly disease. Promoters hope San Diegans show more support than usual for this effort. CATHERINE M. SPEARNAK
War on Drugs Leaves Addicts in Cold MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : Reservoir Panelists Sought
A Vision That Differs From Trump's : Architecture: A UCLA-based planning firm, involved in the dispute over the development of the Ambassador Hotel site, takes an innovative role in shaping L.A.'s growth. LEON WHITESON
Soviet Army Meets Strong Resistance : Ethnic strife: Fighting escalates as fierce Azerbaijani and Armenian militias block peacekeeping efforts. Casualties in militias' ranks are believed heavy. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men's Death Rate Higher in Harlem Than Bangladesh JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protocol for Close Encounters of Celebrity Kind JACK SMITH
Melvin A. Ellsworth, 79; Ex-President of the Fluor Corp.
Outlaw Group Battles Odds in Hollywood Preservation Effort : Redevelopment: The advisory panel has been supplanted by one with official status but continues to function. Developers aren't sure which group to approach. DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : TV, VCRs Fan Fire of Revolution : Technology served the cause of liberation in East Europe. The power of information is clear, but is it democratizing? THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cook-Off at 'Downtown Dollar Days' BEA MAXWELL
Effectively Stretching Your Fitness Dollar EVE BELSON, Eve Belson is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Helping Victims of Herpes II Keep Their Perspective JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Council Studies Measure to Limit Building Permits SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders Noriega Trial to Begin Week of March 5 NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales Tax on Church Upheld by High Court DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheeseburger Fight at Diner Leads to Murder Conviction Associated Press
Tikkun Will Bring Its Stirring Style to Conference at UCLA BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azusa : Zoning Curbs Proposed
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : NEWARK : 13 Minors Arrested in Murder of Teen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unhappy With Wilson, GOP Group Makes a Pitch for Ueberroth CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH : Coffee Spices Sex for the Elderly From Times Wire Services
Long Beach : Curator Appointed for University Art Museum
Homeowner Groups Attack UCLA's 'Guest House' Plan NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rare Twister Rips Through Pico Rivera Neighborhood TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies After Truck Plunges From Disputed Road in Malibu RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : UCLA Recruits Shon Tarver at High Decibel and in Chorus SEAN WATERS
Lido Isle Party Raises Money for SOS Charity PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Colombia's Drug Lords Concede They Lost War : Cocaine cartels: Declaration promises an end to killings and trafficking. Vows raise hope and questions. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stable Situation Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet and Susan Davis Greene / Los Angeles Times ; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Lakewood Council Member Retiring After 12 Years MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Americans Go Abroad for Adoption : Families: More would-be parents are taking in foreign-born children, primarily because of their availability. The obstacles however, can be great. AURORA MACKEY, Mackey is a regular contributor to View.
West Covina : RV Parking Ban Reviewed
Pack Rats Unite : Compulsive Savers Learn to Let Go, One Day at a Time NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rounding Up Some Garden Hose HERB HAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Top Deputies at Courthouse
FOCUS : Bellehurst - Northern Buena Park ELENA BRUNET, Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet and Susan Davis Greene / Los Angeles Times ; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
That's Some Paint Job Compiled by Marci Slade
Difficult to Learn If Stray Dog Was Spayed DR. GLENN ERICSON
Supreme Court Upholds Sales Tax on Church : Religion: Some legal experts say judge's language would apply to all manner of taxes, including property taxes on non-commercial religious facilities. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Cities Enter Fray Over Port of Hueneme : Jurisdictions: A state agency delays a decision on whether to give control of the facility to Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Charges and countercharges fly. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona Errs With Fees for Animal Disposals
Pivotal Councilman Says He Is Torn Over CSU Proposal : Politics: Educator Donald Villeneuve favors a state university in Ventura. But he wishes a site other than Taylor Ranch had been chosen. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Board Backs Campus KEN McALPINE
Reinforcing Buildings Won't Help in Quake, Engineer Says : Preparedness: Ventura city officials disagree. They say that bringing downtown structures up to code could save lives. SHANNON FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Make Time to Spend With Elderly, Who Devoted Time to Us
Beall Remains Bellwether : Soccer: A season of change has not slowed St. Francis' high-scoring senior midfielder. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blind to Lose City Contract for Cafeteria MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Saticoy Bridge Demanded SHANNON FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimmer of Past in Wave of Future : Comeback: Thirty-plus Sandy Neilson-Bell seeks another Olympic medal, cash purses for swimmers. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Can't Restrict RV Parking on Their Streets, Van de Kamp Says From a Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Profiting From a Pack of Peppers : Products: Outerbridge's Original Sherry Peppers Sauce, a Bermudan favorite now marketed in U.S. gourmet shops, is based on a recipe concocted by British sailors in the 1600s. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supermarket Executives See Food Safety as Consumer Issue of the 1990s : Health: The controversy over using chemicals in food production continues. Some believe the only obstacle to increased produce sales is further problems with food safety. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicken Casserole With Zest Makes Attractive Party Meal
The 'Nutritional Awakening' of the 1980s Created a Lot of Confusion CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
An Easy Way Around Round Steak JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Previewing Foods of Tomorrow : Future: The food industry predicts that ready-to-eat will be normal and that Asians and Latinos will introduce new foods. CHARLYNE VARKONYI, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Bistro Gardens' Chocolate Souffle Is Long-Playing Hit ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Smaller Wineries Create a Trade Group to Advance Premium Wines DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
For American Palates, Food Preferences Remain Basically Unchanged : Nutrition: Personal choice and economics, not just health awareness, play part in what foods we eat. WARREN J. BELASCO, Belasco is the author of "Appetite for Change: How the Counterculture Took on the Food Industry, 1966-1988," to be published this spring by Pantheon. He teaches American studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Napa Valley's Atlas Peak Vineyards Has New Owners DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
A Pickle Over Lack of Sweet-Dills JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Fare : Despite its endless-summer image, Southern California provides its share of cool winter days perfectly suited for menus highlighting robust stews and soups. JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shredding the Cheese the Night Before Helps in Making a Casserole
Deciding on a Sterling Choice for the 'Wine Maker of the Year' Award DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Sizing Up Your Needs in Buying Your Next Oven JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery
Driving Away Ongoing Misconceptions About Napa Valley's 'Problem' : Wine: Many people believe the Napa Valley must have a problem with drunk drivers because of all the wine-tasting rooms. But the truth is, winery staff head off problems before they occur. DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Apple Butter Pound Cake Is Tasty Treat Everyone Will Find Appealing
After Fresher and Healthier, Food Processors Are Aiming for Faster : Trends: Shorter preparation times are the latest goal in ongoing pursuit of consumer dollars. CAROLINE E. MAYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
BUSINESS
Lummis to Retire as Hughes, Summa Chief
1989 Inflation Up to 8-Year High of 4.6% : Prices: Figure boosted by double-digit increases for dairy foods, eggs and fuel oil. From Associated Press
AT&T Breakdown Could Fuel Battle for Market Share LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levi to Lay Off 1,100 When It Closes Texas Plant From Associated Press
Dow Drops 20, Later Rebounds to Gain 7.25 From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Secret Profit Papers Published From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Chrysler to Idle 2,250 Workers From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Bush Labels Proposal to Lower Social Security Tax a 'Charade' From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Digital Earnings Drop 44% From Times Wire Services
2 Banks Are Expected to Follow Different Paths : Banking: A change in leadership is about the only thing Security Pacific and First Interstate share. Analysts say one will grow and one will shrink. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUD to Drop Program That Lost $1 Billion GWEN IFILL, THE WASHINGTON POST
P.M. BRIEFING : '86 Camaro Tops Thieves List From Times Wire Services
Deal on Hotels Seen as Progress in Soviet Travel CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Bank Weighs Loans for 3 Southern States From Reuters
Record Cold Slows Housing Starts, Off 8% From Associated Press
Campeau Affair Drawing Mixed Reviews in Canada : Retailing: The beleaguered magnate was praised by his countrymen when he was flying high. But many now blame his recent problems on greed. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecast for '90s Shows Shift to County's Center : Real Estate: Coldwell Banker foresees a slowdown in office, factory construction. Foreigners are likely to acquire many more major buildings in the area. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Will Lay Off 5,000 Workers in '90 Associated Press
STOCKS : Dow Falls 33.49 in Late Selloff to 8-Week Low From Times Wire Services
U.S. Crude Oil Production Falls; Imports Hit High From Associated Press
Job Clearinghouse Helps Homeless and Businesses' Profits at Same Time KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS : High Fuel Costs Send AMR Profit Plunging DENISE GELLENE
Taiwan's Bid to Join GATT Puts U.S. in a Spot : Pacific Rim: The United States had cautioned Taiwan to wait for China to become a full member. But Tian An Men Square changed things. ART PINE and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bankruptcy Plan Points to Sale of J.M. Peters Stock JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lower Interest Rates 'Are Justified,' White House Says Associated Press
IBM Profit Dives 74% in Quarter, Sinks 35% for Year CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Job Fairs Take the Work, and Expense Out of Hiring : Employment: Firms find they lower costs, and prospective employees like the opportunities. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Boston, Others Say Campeau Risk Overstated SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Merrill Lynch's Bid for S.T.S. Graphics Would Crown Broker King of T-Shirts Mary Ann Galante / Times staff writer
Learning From a Software Glitch at AT&T MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Mitsubishi to Finance Bid for Chemical Firm in U.S. : Takeovers: The $850-million deal for Aristech may be the first time a Japanese company has taken an equity position in a U.S. leveraged buyout. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cereal Firms Are Defiant, Stick By Their Oat Bran : Food: Despite research discounting the grain's role in reducing cholesterol, companies say they aren't changing their marketing plans. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate Chairman Pinola Will Retire in June JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trackballs Can Be Better Than Mice RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Micro-MRP Sale United Press International
BBDO Resigns Ad Account for Coldwell Banker Unit BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Trump to Sell Yacht for Bigger From Times Wire Services
U.S. Trade Deficit Worst Since December of 1988 : Economy: There were special circumstances, namely a Boeing strike that cut exports. Even so, a two-year improvement in trade appears stalled. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Extends Voluntary Quota on Car Exports to U.S. : Autos: The decision is considered symbolic because of declining U.S. demand and increasing Japanese auto production in America. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Becker Defeats Scott Davis in 4 Sets From Associated Press
College Snaps 49-Game Losing Streak Associated Press
Ron Harper Out for the Season : Clippers: Leading scorer's knee injury might be even worse than the one that sidelined Manning for 11 months. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Ram Cowan Discovers Friends, Fans Ready and Willing to Help Out CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Ascot Park to Open Final Year With Sprint Championships SHAV GLICK
Expect This Rising Star to Be Around for a While JIM MURRAY
THE SIDELINES : ESPN to Air Soccer Matches From Times Wire Services
McNall Opens Discussions for Trades STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Howell Signs for $4.7 Million From Times Wire Services
Cif Roundup TERRY RUNZLER.
San Fernando Falls in Soccer, Forfeits 10 Wins DANNY SCHUMACHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego College Basketball
Delaying Talks One Year a Possibility : Baseball: Owners and players concede that negotiations could be put off but say they would much rather settle now. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Indiana Swim Coach to Retire From Times Wire Services
First Grade Wins at Aqueduct--6th Straight Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Long Shots Spark Rancho Santiago STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kimble, Gathers to Guest on 'Morning' ALAN DROOZ
Lakers See Good Sign for Road : NBA: Los Angeles gets a 100-90 victory over SuperSonics in preview of rugged style team will see on Eastern trip. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball
THE SIDELINES : Sprinter Johnson in Car Crash From Times Wire Services
NBA ROUNDUP : Ewing's Edge Over Robinson Isn't Enough DAN HAFNER
Hamilton Gets a Raise, Now Tries to Keep Job BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Islanders Defeat Canadiens to Move Into a Tie for First DAN HAFNER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : La Quinta Gains 46th Consecutive League Victory
ORANGE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : No Showdown at Brea, So Walker's 34 Spark Wildcats Past Western MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Brandenburg Hopes 300th Victory Comes Easier Than 250th Has DAVE DISTEL
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Stewart Gets Two-Year, $7-Million Extension
Santa Monica Routs Canyons in WSC Game
UC Irvine Women Lose to Hawaii, 80-54
South Bay's Boys Basketball Top 10
Betting With Bob
Cox Cable Fighting Mad at Channel 8 : Television: Legal action considered because of unauthorized usage of Cooney-Foreman tape. KEVIN BRASS
Five Brea-Olinda Games to Be Televised
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Sockers Can't Quite Cover for Absentees KEITH SCHILDROTH
CSUN Wins WIVA Opener
Mexico Gets Some Consolation, Defeats Argentina at Coliseum, 2-0 RANDY HARVEY
The Other Side of Perfection : Palos Verdes Soccer Team Finds It Tough to Keep Winning Them All DENNIS KAISER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Freeway League Roundup
UCLA Women Face No. 2 Stanford PETE THOMAS
THE SIDELINES : Palos Verdes QB Picks Colorado From Times Wire Services
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Hoyas, Playing on Fear, Rip Boston College From Associated Press
Dorsey's Taunts Backfire, Carson Triumphs, 61-56 ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Valenzuela Given Second Five-Day Suspension--and He's Very Upset BOB MIESZERSKI
THE SIDELINES : Austin Sues Over Car Accident From Times Wire Services
$450 Will Buy Only a Cheap Ticket for the Super Bowl Associated Press
Rolling Hills High Guard Sets Record With 11 3-Pointers
Caligiuri: Why Was Offer Withdrawn? : Soccer: U.S. team standout claims national federation acted hastily. He says he is willing to play for free if necessary. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Player's Transition Game Unique From Associated Press
USC, Syracuse Are Selected to Play in College Football Season Opener
SUNSET LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Parks Scores 19 in Fourth Quarter to Lead Marina Past Edison TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Feasts on Bakersfield, 91-72 : Basketball: Justin Lord scores 20 points to help the Vaqueros improve their WSC record to 3-2 and move within striking distance of conference leaders. BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sooner or Later, Longhorns Will Make Them Notice Punch GARR KLUENDER
Collins Suffered Broken Ankle Before Rams' Winning Score MARYANN HUDSON
Dodgers Wary of Lockout : Baseball: Union memo warns players against making deposits on housing for spring training. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Shooter Catches Fire, El Camino Beats Long Beach, 77-69 IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES : Former Antelope Valley Free-Throw Whiz Takes Verbal Shot at Officials
Under Harrick, UCLA Rediscovers Success JOHN NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Late Shot Saves Rancho Alamitos BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams, Womack Spark Arizona to 70-61 Win Over Arizona State From Associated Press
Despite Mulligan's Effort, Anteater Problems Persist ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Trabuco Hills Blows Big Lead, Then Hangs On to Defeat Woodbridge KOLLEN LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starr Resigns as Director of Freedom Bowl MIKE PENNER
THE SIDELINES : Indecisive Leonard Sheds Title From Times Wire Services
Zungul Is Going Quietly : Sockers: Hobbled 'Lord of All Indoors' has been given little to do in the final season of his storied career. DON PATTERSON
Clemson Coach Quits Amid Inquiry From Associated Press
Herve Filion Harness Driver of Year From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Wins on Late Free Throw
Stockton, 3 Others Share Lead : Golf: Pooley, Cook, Funk also shoot 65 in first round of 90-hole Bob Hope Classic. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broncos' Owner Sticks His Foot in His Mouth--Again From Associated Press
Never on a Friday Religious Beliefs Prohibit Village Christian's Brown From Playing on Sabbath BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Free Throws Are So Easy, Why Can't Everyone Do It? CARY ESTES, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
Noji's Return Proves Short-Lived; Football Coach Quits Woodbridge TOM HAMILTON
Saints Win a Game They Need : High schools: They dominate showdown with Coronado, 74-61, to stay in Harbor League race. LAURA PALMER
Injury to a Key Player Again Lets Air Out of Clipper Sails SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mt. Carmel Nears Record With 132
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Chea's Fourth-Quarter Flurry Propels Birmingham to Victory
Hamilton Will Stay With XTRA
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Minier Sets New Priorities as a Full-Time Volleyball Player BARBIE LUDOVISE
Royal Adds Westlake to List of League Victims, 77-64 JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Can Run, but He Can't Hide: Winning Horse Disqualified in the Fog From United Press International
Hawthorne Slips Past Leuzinger at Buzzer, 61-59, in Bay Thriller GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP NOTES : El Segundo Surprises Coach in Tough League : Basketball: Coach Rick Sabosky didn't think his Eagles had much of a chance when they moved to the Camino Real League. ROB FERNAS
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Overtime Goal Gives Edison Victory
ABC Gets CFA Rights for 5 Years LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant Hands North Hollywood 2nd Loss BRIAN MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
FREEWAY LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills' Carnesi Leads Way With Free Throws in Victory Over Buena Park STUART MATTHEWS
Blind Skier's Blindness Questioned by Officials From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
SHORT TAKES : Family's Dog Helped Inspire 'Jedi' Ewoks, Lucas Testifies From Times Wire Services
Threads That Led to the Making of 'Glory' : Movies: Screenwriter Kevin Jarre recalls the 'unbelievable odyssey' in getting the tale of a black Civil War regiment made. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Geraldo Turns Up His Nose at Sensationalism : Television: Talk show host tells syndication convention he's had it with portraying 'deviant behavior and kinky sex.' DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roosevelt's Class of 1979 'All Went Out and Did Something Very, Very Positive' : "We were stereotyped as barrio kids. But that doesn't mean you couldn't be somebody. When you come out of the barrio, you're already at the bottom. The only way to go is up." : Xochitl Cruz, Roosevelt High, School Class of '79 LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Country Legends at Universal CHRIS WILLMAN
Ahmanson Study: No Action Yet
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEW : Don Cossacks Mix Folk Ritual, Show Biz MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Wedding Bells BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Inductee Simon Refers to 'Other Happy' Pairs in Rock Hall of Fame Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : TV Puts $601 Million Into Games From Times Wire Services
Jagger to Marry Longtime Girlfriend, She Announces From Reuters
STAGE REVIEW : 'Myth' Series at U. of Judaism ROBERT KOEHLER
Oscar Watch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Shakespeare Troupe Cuts Back From Times Wire Services
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Radio Station Targets Gangs From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Grateful Dead Forum Shows On From Times Wire Services
MUSIC REVIEW : After 13 Years Barred From West, Soviet Pianist Plays in Costa Mesa CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harlem Dance Troupe Shows Scuttled--Again GERARD GARZA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
Orange County Unknowns Get Together for CD : Music: 10 of the 16 unsigned rock and pop performers showcased on the 'CO-OP' release will appear on stage tonight in Long Beach. They represent widely varied styles. MIKE BOEHM
Photographs Take a Twisted Look at a 'Model Society' in America : Exhibit: Ken Bolinas, whose pictures are on display at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, employs Barbie dolls and other figurines into his creations as a way of blurring the distinction between fact and fiction. ROBERT LACHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Museum Mural Wins Approval From Times Wire Services
Norman Lear Funds 'Wooman' at Tiffany; Coronet Books 'Vampire Lesbians of Sodom' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Audience Left in Limbo During 'Nomads' Trek NANCY CHURNIN
'As Is' Traces a String of Emotions Frayed by AIDS : Stage: The play addresses the tug of war between victims and those who must watch them die. It opens tonight in Laguna. CORRINE FLOCKEN
JAZZ REVIEW : Jon Faddis Blows Up a Storm LEONARD FEATHER
TV REVIEW : An Interesting but Not Funny 'Grand' Start HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Metcalfe Premiere, Baseball's 'Cobb' Due at Old Globe Theatre NANCY CHURNIN
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Laguna Youth Troupe Invited to World Fest JAN HERMAN
No Wimps Allowed : Dance: The former 'Punk Princess' of ballet is looking for guys to dance with Madonna. Wanna-Be's need not apply. STEPHANIE GRIFFITH, Griffith, a free-lance writer on music and dance, is based in New York.
New 'Fidelio' Will Open 5th Music Center Opera Season JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPSULE REVIEW : Julia Makes Evil Human in 'Macbeth' MICHAEL KUCHWARA, ASSOCIATED PRESS DRAMA CRITIC
'Road House' Looks Like a Hit DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Charles Dutton Not a Prisoner of His Past : Stage: Former convict who has earned a Tony nomination takes on his latest challenging role in August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson.' RAY LOYND
Percussionist Gets Down to His Roots This Time DIRK SUTRO
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Abortion Plan Runs Into Delay : Planned Parenthood: Organization can't find doctors to perform the services it wants to provide to its clients. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deukmejian Fills 5 S.D. Judgeships ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Clears Mobil Refinery of Obstructing Torrance Probe GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results: Jan. 17
17 Gang Members Held in Shooting Investigation
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Value of Family Planning
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Historian Named to Arts, Heritage Panel
San Marcos
McMartin Verdicts Due Today as Jury Hangs on 13 Counts LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trustees to Vote on Textbook Use
San Diego
Let's Play by the Rules
Schools Official Hired by Chicago District
No Mid-Price Condos for Pricy Section of Redondo : Housing: Neighbors object to $170,000 units in an area where houses cost as much as $400,000, while the mayor wants lower income people helped first. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Commends Homeless Center Associated Press
Suspected Rapist Arrested in Stakeout
ANAHEIM : Students Told Drugs Not Fun and Games LISA MASCARO
EASY Makes It Harder to Sell Booze to Teens JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Workshops Planned for Young Women DAVID F. BURKE
SOVIET TURMOIL: ETHNIC RAGE : Bottled Up So Long, and Now So Bloody : The events in Baku are a tragic reminder of the legacy of suppressed passions. For Gorbachev, the only way out may be a loose commonwealth. GRAHAM E. FULLER, Graham E. Fuller, former vice chairman of the National Intelligence Council, is a senior political scientist at the RAND Corp.
Democrat Lashes Out at 'Insiders' DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Yaroslavsky Threatens to Ban Development on Ventura Blvd. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : UCI Biologist Wins Grant of $200,000
3.5-Magnitude Quake Is Barely Noticed
SOVIET TURMOIL: GORBACHEV IN THE BRIAR PATCH : A Lesson for His Nation on Need for Unity : In dispatching troops to the Caucasus, the master politician may be looking ahead to another round of local elections. JERRY F. HOUGH, Jerry F. Hough is director of the Center of East-West Trade, Investment and Communications at Duke University and a senior fellow of the Brookings Institution.
Hidden Hills Votes to Pursue Annexation GABE FUENTES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerial Medfly Spraying Rescheduled for Tonight
Capt. Campeau's Titanic Voyage
Angry Council Fights Back at Proposed Ethics Reforms JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encinitas Tries Again With Revised Plan on Housing for Poor : Migrants: City says revision meets needs of farm workers, but critics say efforts to house the poor are stymied. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'There's a Reason' for Volunteer Perry C. Riddle
Athletic Foundation Awards $748,000
Basic Humanity vs. Base Behavior : Violence: Is killing an animal onstage an expression of art? Beyond the artist's motives, ask what it does to our sensibilities. RODERIC GORNEY, Dr. Roderic Gorney is adjunct professor of psychiatry and director of the Program on Psychosocial Adaptation and the Future, UCLA School of Medicine.
IRVINE : Child Center Selling Fund-Raiser Tickets
Library Water Damage Estimated at $12,000
Cut the Politics, Not the Funds
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ocean View District Teachers OK Strike JOHN PENNER
City Asks for Secret Merger Proceeding GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not a Best Friend AL MARTINEZ
FULLERTON : Registration Fees Increased for Classes
FULLERTON : 8% Pay Hike OKd for City Administrators
Couple Suspected of Planning Fatal Robbery Arrested TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticket Thefts
Our Priorities
Burmese Election
Pain-Compliance Techniques
Spare Evergreens at Christmastime
Get It to the Right People Faster
FBI Probes Teen's Death After Concert MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Given Probation for Assaulting Teacher
New Report Urges Planning Panel to Expand Dump : Sunshine Canyon: At a public hearing, a county official says expansion would be the first step in a long-range solution to the landfill shortage. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landfill Group Apologizes for Flyer Misstating Dump's Support STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfers' Business Aims for Profits, Clean Water : Environment: Two middle-aged surfers have founded a company to sell surf-oriented products and save the waves and beaches they used to play on. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sacramento
ORANGE : Referendum Drive May Come Up Short DAVID REYES
New Signs Mark Police Anti-Drug Barricade
Oceanside
Second Area Barricaded in Drug Fight TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Rail Transit Runs on Cash, Officials Learn JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Weather Grab Bag Dumps Out Surprises CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sick Whale Is Responding to Experimental Treatment AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis' Letters 'Deceitful,' Not Illegal, His Attorney Says From Associated Press
Imperial Beach's Beach a Drag; City Seeks to Cut It Loose RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pain-Compliance Techniques
Study Urging Sale of Seized Ranch Kept From Board ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Health Project Is Given $40,000 Grant LANIE JONES
LAGUNA BEACH : Compromise Plan Accepted for Park LESLIE HERZOG
Judge Turns Author to Help Solve Homelessness MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : City Restricts Area's Apartment Density GREG HERNANDEZ and LILY ENG
Club to Reopen but Won't Sell Liquor MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curbs on News Racks Approved
Girl, 10, Is Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
La Jolla
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Old Tree Belatedly Follows Its Planter to His Family Crypt : Landmarks: Gregorio Del Amo planted the melaleuca tree in the 1930s. It now stands near his grave at Dominguez Ranch Adobe. GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Who Was Mauled by 2 Mongrel Pit Bulls Dies ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Killed, 2 Shot in Robbery at Lennox Motel An...
Snow Causes 16 Crashes, Closing Freeway at Rush Hour MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Suit Challenging Hoesterey Dismissed SHANNON SANDS
Gunman in Car Kills Bicyclist
FBI Investigating Alleged Abuse of Migrant Worker in Carlsbad JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo OKs Campaign Finance Law GERALD FARIS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Tiebreaker Needed, New Lawmaker Says ALLISON SAMUELS
San Diego
Student Activists
Judge Rules Against West in 'Batman' Suit
Rancho P.V. Council Ousts Chief of the City Planning Commission TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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U.S. to Sue 15 Firms Over Pollution : Environment: Officials describe their new "offensive" as the largest effort of its kind. They say the case signals renewed support for ecological concerns by the Bush Administration. DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund Drive for Child of Fatally Shot Waitress SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Might Not Look It, But Baby-Faced Pilot is Old Pro in a Helicopter HERBERT J. VIDA
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4 Held, 1 Sought in Drive-By Killing : Crime: A driver died when suspected gang members apparently settled a score with his passenger. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Shelter Worker Fired, Chief Reassigned
SAN CLEMENTE : Storm Trips an Old Alarm, Causes Scare
Pain-Compliance Techniques
Ape Expert Goodall to Join USC : Academia: Ethnologist pioneered the study of primates in their natural habitats. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Emotions High at Hearing on Gay Rights : Government: San Diego City Council advances a measure to ban discrimination against gays and lesbians at a packed public hearing. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Led L.A. Growth in the 1980s : Population: Statistics show that the once-rural community grew 30.7%. Neighboring Arleta was ranked third in the city at 18.7%. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scripps, Miramar Ban Seeks to Phase In Homes LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : 39 Drive-In May Fall for Shops, Hotel GREG HERNANDEZ
National City
Ringleaders Get Prison Terms, Fines for Roles in Port District Scam : Theft: Prosecutors say the sentencing of Rudi Michael Enriques and Paul Robert Manes has 'cut off the head of the dragon.' ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Victory
17 Arrested in New Year's Day Gang Shooting MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ailing Butte County Scrutinized by Budget Experts Here GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOVIET TURMOIL: LITHUANIA : Socialist Republic That Never Was : To identify Baltic independence hopes as secession is to play a cruel semantic trick on occupied lands that never wanted to be part of the Soviet Union. REIN TAAGEPERA, Rein Taagepera is a professor of social science at UC Irvine and co-author, with Romuald Misiunas, of "The Baltic States: Years of Dependence, 1940-1980" (U of California Press).
8 Accused in Theft of Sheriff Dept. Guns : Crime: Investigators say a convicted burglar who had worked at a department training facility broke into it and took 42 weapons. Some were allegedly sold or traded for drugs. BOB SCHWARTZ and MARY LOU FULTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Dropouts Invited to Explore Opportunities
Jurors in Murder Trial Told to Keep Deliberating
Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Murdering Lawyer
When It Rains, It Pours--Cloud Seeders Make Sure FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates' Forum Credited for LAPD-Black Dialogue KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Effort Fails to Block Psychiatric Facility SHELBY GRAD
Head of School Board Arrested in Assault; No Charges Filed HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : School's Yearbook Judged Best in U.S.
Man Who Killed Stranger During Delusion Pleads Guilty AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Thousand Lights'
Protesters Hold Die-In, Say 'Have a Nice Day' : El Salvador: Morning routine at Federal Building stresses the civil in disobedience. PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : County Funds Save Adopt-A-Neighbor JIM NEWTON
Rites Scheduled for Couple From Del Mar Lost in Gulf G. JEANETTE AVENT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Distant Carnage Hits Home : Armenians: An ethnic enclave in Orange County reels from shocking reports of violence against relatives living in a region of the Soviet Union racked by virtual civil war. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Tossed Acid to Get His Day in Court : Crime: Attacker wanted to air complaints about medical treatment of wife. He told neighbors, who warned police, of his plans to attack doctor. JAMES RAINEY and NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
West Loses Lawsuit Over Batman TV Commercial CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. AREA POPULATION GROWTH : Sylmar Leads City's Decade of Expansion
Muslims Demand Apology for Arsenio Hall Joke
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