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What happened on November 29, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
COMEDY REVIEW : Life in Slow Lane Perfect Cotter Fodder : Stand-Up: Daily grind provides refreshing material for comedian in Pacific Beach. By Glenn Doggrell, ASSISTANT SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
2 McNally Plays Explore the Imperative of Love By Nancy Churnin
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
Stage By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Total Recall' Evicts 'Pretty Woman' By Dennis Hunt, 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
Art 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
Movies 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
Movies By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Local Artists Reflect '80s Punk Influence By Mike Boehm
JAZZ REVIEW : Explosive Cobham Combo at Catalina By Don Heckman
Fete Messiaen Ends With Organ Premiere By John Henken
Music Review : Promising Lo Cal Composers at Zola Fine Arts By Daniel Cariaga
STAGE REVIEW : 'Follies' as Comfortable as an Old Shoe By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Arts Figures Debate Merits of a City-Owned LATC : Among the issues raised are the potential danger of government-sponsored art and whether the Los Angeles Theatre Center could be used by other art forms. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Review : Roger Bingham Probes the Science of the Brain on 'Inside Information' By Robert Koehler
TV Review : 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit': An English Girl's Engrossing Odyssey By Ray Loynd
James Caan Enjoying His 'Misery' : Hollywood's Reputed Bad Boy Resurfaces in the Rob Reiner-Directed Psychological Thriller By Nikki Finke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : When Entertainment Lip-Syncs Modern Life : Pop culture: What does it say about society when the best of its technology helps Milli Vanilli and other poseurs pull off the big lie? By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Arts Center Fights Deficit : Economics: The 4-year-old performing arts center has lost $1 million in box-office revenues. The facility does not have the financial reserves to continue 'without basic changes,' says its executive director. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiscal Picture for Music Center Is Brighter By John Henken
Center Hurt by Economy, Gulf Crisis, Director Says : Programming: Orange County's Thomas R. Kendrick also cites risky fare. 'We didn't have a crystal ball.' By Mark I. Pinsky
Other Arts Groups See No Change in Sales By Mark I. Pinsky
Hussein Blamed for Arts Center's Problems : Entertainment: But Thomas R. Kendrick, Center president, admits that some of his programming choices were 'risky.' By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pacific Symphony has received a $25,000 grant from the... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Branford Marsalis Turns His Talent to Many Roles : Music: The mercurial improviser's success is well documented: His latest albums have been as high as No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz charts and he tours steadily with his quartet. By Zan Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lone Rocker Wolf Would Prefer to Howl With a Pack By Anne M. Peterson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Accused Spy to Return to Moscow
SHORT TAKES : Stolen Medieval Art Recovered \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : Tennessee Ernie Still 'Thrilled' \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Ballet Puts Its Foot Down on Pay Impasse : Arts: ABT dancers are handed a deadline for settling on a new contract. The company owes $4 million and wants to freeze wages. By Kim Masters, WASHINGTON POST
SHORT TAKES : Audiocassettes on Way to Gulf \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : Leach Sues Over Voice Imitation \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NEWS
2 Pasadena Officials Disciplined : Personnel: City Manager Philip Hawkey demotes one and suspends another after charges they cheated before a job interview. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park Spells Gang Problem V-I-D-E-O By Irene Chang
Homeless Again After Fire Guts a Homey Hotel By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement in Councilman's Suit Approved : Irwindale: The city will pay legal costs in the pact, but it is agreed that Patricio Miranda did not knowingly violate laws in a property lease. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Submarine Tours Set
South Pasadena : Task Force to Study Zoning
South Pasadena : Plan to Raze House Rejected
West Covina : Council to Broadcast Live
West Covina : Recruitment Firm Selected
West Covina : Drug Money for Computers
West Covina : Shuttle Contract OKd
El Monte : Subdivision Appeal Denied
Glendora : City Won't Seek Rail Station
San Dimas : Bow Hunting Ban Sought
La Puente : New City Manager Named
Sierra Madre : Speed Limits to Be Lowered
Duarte : Ginny Joyce Chosen Mayor
It may still be too early to decorate your own Christmas... By Karen E. Klein
Rosemead : Repairs for Dead Owner
Arcadia : A Giant Greeting for Troops
Monterey Park : Paint Firm to Drop Suit
Monterey Park : Water Rate Increases OKd
Monterey Park : Historical Pictures Sought
Pasadena : Open House at Hospital
Diamond Bar to Interview Hopefuls for Horcher Seat By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Building Rules to Change By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Valley's Big Three Expect to Hold Court Again : High schools: Traditional powers Muir, Glendora and Pasadena again favored to be dominant forces in 1990-91 basketball season. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting the Brakes on Bus Service : Schools: More districts are starting to reduce or eliminate transportation for students in a bid to cut costs. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eagle Rock Plan Takes Shape : Development: The effort would encourage preservation of historic buildings along Colorado Boulevard and outlaw mini-malls along most of the strip. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glenmore Canyon Residents Ask for Fire Chief's Ouster By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lease for Youth Site Is Signed : Recreation: Backers of the drug- and alcohol-free hangout have secured office space on the edge of Glendale's central business district. The center might open in early '91. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Activist Plumley Joins Council Race : Campaign: The longtime Glendale resident said her announcement was prompted by another candidate's entry into the April election. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peer Counseling Helps Seniors Past Depression and Loneliness By Lori Grange, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'We're looking at families, little children. They go without resources.' By Doug Smith
New Book Is the Last Word on UCLA Slang : Language: A professor has translated the terminology used by Joe and Josephine Bruins at Pretty People University. By Anita M. Cal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Get Tips on Coping With Alzheimer's During Holidays By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge's Ruling for Apartments Will Stand
Police Report Little Progress in Shooting Deaths of 2 Men
Postseason Play Guaranteed in Basketball : High schools: New format allows playoff fever to spread to Glendale, Hoover, St. Francis and Pater Noster. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : Homeless Teams Find Sports Arena Hospitable By Gary Klein
Council OKs Anti-Graffiti Ordinance
Panel Urged to Uphold Dismissal : Hearing: Paul Koehler is accused of misusing his authority during 3 1/2 years as the head of Glendale's building maintenance section. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Joins With Southeast Cities in Major Trash-Reduction Effort By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Means Business : Corporate Help Gets High-Tech Institution Off and Running By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell Gardens Advised on Better Resident Relations By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Sales Scare in Pico Rivera : Fraud: Unscrupulous salesmen pose as city employees and attempt to get listings by preying on confusion over redevelopment. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Claims Bias in Building Moratorium : Housing: Activists sue Long Beach, in part to restrain Councilman Wallace Edgerton for remarks linking poor people with crime. By Shawn Doherty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Bob Hope Late for Event on Ship but Timely With Jokes
Lynwood : Ordinance to Put Damper on Boom Boxes Near Homes
Long Beach : Hospital Begins Recycling of Non-Infectious Waste
South Gate : Hit-Run Fatality Prompts Calls for Crosswalk Safety
Long Beach : Program of Portable Toilets for the Homeless Extended
Lynwood : Candy Cane Lane Parade Will Step Off Friday Night
Bell Gardens : Moratorium Extended Until Zoning Code Is Revised
Hawaiian Gardens : Motive Uncertain in Mail Scam Traced to Postal Box
La Habra Heights : City Manager Resigns, Takes Top Job in La Puente
Whittier : Legal Maneuvers Continue Over Shopping Center Pact
Students Forgo Dinner So Needy Can Have One : Charity: Hundreds attending Biola donate the money they would have spent on a cafeteria meal to provide a Christmas feast for those less fortunate. By Lee Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Extension Reaches Out to Latino Community By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Star Sets Example in Class, Too : Football: Acrobatic ball carrier is major reason the Pirates are within two victories of third consecutive CIF title. By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Basketball Team Will Play at Undefeated Arizona
4 Area Teams Make Semifinal Playoffs
Cultural Clash in Saudi Arabia
Son Turns In Dad
Bush and Assad
Cultural Clash in Saudi Arabia
Cultural Clash in Saudi Arabia
Bush and Assad
Metro Rail Cost Overruns
A Prayer
Metro Rail Cost Overruns
Metro Rail Cost Overruns
Metro Rail Cost Overruns
Metro Rail Cost Overruns
Salvadoran Rebels Stage Prison Attack; 4 Die, 7 Wounded \o7 Reuters\f7
Iraqi Airliner Picks Up Swiss Medical Supplies \o7 Reuters\f7
Relatives of Hostages Get a Briefing, Encouragement : Families: 35 of kin gather at session in Los Angeles. They get more emotional support than information. By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reservists' Flight to Gulf: Boring, Scary and Endless By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A.'s Hiring Freeze Is Expanded to Police : Budget: Firefighter and sanitation jobs also are frozen for 7 months as the city's financial crisis deepens. By Jane Fritsch and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Major Pledges Opportunity for Britons By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Joint Chiefs Back Gulf Delay : Mideast crisis: Adm. Crowe and Gen. Jones tell a congressional committee that sanctions against Iraq should be given more time. Bush may call special session. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War Between Man, Disease: AIDS Patient's Last Hours : Barricade: For years, Alberto Alvizuri expected death. On Tuesday he battled police, then took his life. By Stephen Braun and Laurie Becklund, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Exotic Past Called Key to Tyminski's Polish Support : Election: Backers point to his record abroad and say the country can use such a risk-taker at the helm. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. General Says U.N. Move May Jolt Iraqis By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Chief Calls It a Downturn, Not a Recession By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Warplane Survives Attacks : The defense secretary twice tried to kill the V-22 Osprey, part plane and part helicopter. Here's how the aircraft was saved in the face of severe budget-cutting. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salt of the Earth : It's Harvest Time at Bay Area Ponds Where Nature Turns Water Into Brine By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Owners Fire Volley at Bureaucrats : Registration: They say efforts to obey law on possessing semiautomatic weapons were met with rudeness and lack of cooperation. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Calls Special Legislative Session : Budget: He hopes to push his plan to cut $1 billion in state spending. He also criticizes lawmakers for wanting to delay action until Pete Wilson is sworn in. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigation Closed in Case of Frozen Head By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit by Schools Seeks Balance in State Funding By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molestation Defendants to Be Freed : Kern County: The state Supreme Court refused to reinstate the convictions of the seven who were sentenced to massive prison terms. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Won't Make It to Nobel Prize Ceremony : Soviet Union: 'Crucial situation' will keep Peace Prize winner at home next month, an aide says. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brazil and Argentina Ban Production and Testing of Nuclear Weapons From Associated Press
POPULATION : Economic Equality Still Eluding Latinos : The ethnic group, compared to Anglo-Americans, is facing major barriers to parity, study shows. By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE : Research Office for Women's Health Answers Complaint of Bias in Research By Anne C. Roark, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany Gears Up to Help Feed Soviets : Relief: The emergency effort rides a groundswell of public support. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Socialists in Germany, Empty Streets : Election: A series of disasters have set the party up for a likely drubbing in unified national voting. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Council Poised to Pass Use-of-Force Motion : Diplomacy: Baker meets with Soviet and Chinese foreign ministers. By Norman Kempster and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Baker, Shevardnadze to Meet in Houston From a Times Staff Writer
Iraq Vows to Ignore U.N. Deadline, Asks Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: Defiant deputy premier accuses Bush of 'leading the whole world towards a devastating war.' By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Threat to Students in Italy May Be Joke, U.S. Aides Say By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Says Iraq Misled Nuclear Inspection Team From Associated Press
GULF WATCH: Day 119 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis
6 U.S. Indians Taking Peace Pipe to Iraq Special to the Times
Hostages' Kin Tell Fears to U.S. Officials By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kasparov, Karpov Play to Another Draw \o7 Associated Press\f7
Thatcher Bids Queen Farewell, Becomes a Backbencher : Britain: She still represents her district in the House of Commons. For the future, there is talk of a book, lecture tours and the House of Lords. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberia Rebels Sign Truce; Political Effect Unclear From Associated Press
Family Wins Settlement Over Forced Cesarean From Associated Press
AIDS, Flu Contribute to Record Deaths \o7 United Press International\f7
Trident Missile Launch From Sub Is a Success \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bush Signs Bill to Help Poor Buy Housing From Associated Press
Lawyers Attack Gray's Integrity at Ethics Panel Hearing : Thrifts: The former regulator falls under relentless questioning designed to convince committee members that he had embellished facts. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seabrook Evacuation Plan Approved, Fills 37 Volumes From United Press International
Denver Mayor Decides Not to Seek Reelection From Times Wire Services
Rain, Snow, Record Warmth Hit Midwest From United Press International
Riverboat Gambling OKd \o7 Associated Press\f7
Noriega Tapes Can Be Broadcast, Judge Rules : Law: CNN has aired the only attorney-client talk that is involved. The defense does not object to the decision. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Siege at AIDS Home Further Divides Neighborhood By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Typhoon Hits Micronesia \o7 Associated Press\f7
Protesters Angered by Shooting of Boy Block Border Crossing By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Districts Sue Honig for Funding Parity By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FEWER & LATER: Not only are fewer people attending the... By Eric Bailey and Jerry Hicks
O.C.'s Arts Center Has Fallen on Hard Times : Culture: The economy lag and the Mideast are blamed for its 'most difficult year,' the facility's president says. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRUSADE: Superior Court Judge Theodore E. Millard is... By Eric Bailey and Jerry Hicks
TRAFFIC BASH: Dana Reed, chairman of the County... By Jerry Hicks and Eric Bailey
INTERESTING: If you think the interest on your credit... By Eric Bailey and Jerry Hicks
U.S. Warns Against Bangladesh Travel \o7 Reuters\f7
Iraq Scoffs at U.S. Push to Use Force From Associated Press
3 San Fernando Residents Die in Unrelated Killings By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berliners to Feed Soviets : Cold War Reserves to Be Sent From Times Wire Services
Hostage Release Is Top Priority, New American Envoy to Lebanon Vows From Times Wire Services
Troops in Saudi Arabia on State of Alert \o7 Reuters\f7
STATE : No One Wins Lotto Jackpot From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : 2 Hurt in West Hills Car Plunge \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
LOCAL : Hibachi Victims Still in Hospital \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
NATION : Barry's Wife Moves Out of House From Times Wire Services
NATION : U.S. Opens to More Immigrants From Times Wire Services
SOUTHLAND : Hibachi Fumes Cited in 2 Deaths From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Carbon Canyon Fire Contained \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports\f7
NATION : Record Highs Warm Northeast From Times Wire Services
Increase of AIDS Among Women Seen From Associated Press
WORLD : Major Sees Early Bush Meeting From Times Wire Services
Polish Prime Minister Forced to Temporarily Stay in Office From Reuters
NATION : Pressure From 'Keating 5' Cited From Times Wire Services
Bulgarian Leader Quits Amid Economic Chaos From Associated Press
U.S. Deserters Will Find No Swedish Haven \o7 Reuters\f7
Curfews Spawn Bloody Clashes in Bangladesh From Associated Press
Argentines Deny Paper's Story of Plot to Kill Bush From Associated Press
Buildup in Gulf Called 'a Mistake' : Military: A former Navy secretary says attacking Iraq would compound the error of committing more troops to the region. From Associated Press
MEDICINE : New Male Infertility Treatment From Times Wire Services
NATION : Judge Bars Intimidation Law From Times Wire Services
Gold Fever : Finds in Cuyamaca Mountains Spawned Areawide Rush By Richard Crawford, \o7 Richard Crawford is archivist for the San Diego Historical Society. \f7
The Gift of Giving : North County Groups Bring True Spirit of Holiday Season to Needy By Janet Lowe
Sometimes, Giving Is as Easy as Shopping
Salvation Army Volunteers Help Ring in the Season
Ways to Help at the Holidays
Getting Athletics, Boys Into Dance By Eileen Sondak
Decoy Maker Carves a Niche in Subtle Craft By Patricia Mack Newton
Mushrooming Growth Leaves Many Delighted By Kitty Morse, \o7 Kitty Morse is a free-lance writer and cookbookauthor living in Vista. \f7
How to Pick Mushrooms
Gingerbread, Crafts & Snow By Del Mar Holiday Faire
La Bonne Bouffe a Maestro of Bistro By David Nelson
A HOMESPUN COLLECTION : This Plum G-Rated Revue Bounces All Over the Yuletide Map By Corinne Flocken, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition
More Bars: By Amy Mccurdy
More Bars: By Janet Eastman
More Bars: By Randy Lewis
Strolling Mariachis, Blue Corn Chips and Beer! Salud! By April Jackson
More Videos: By Guillermo Torres
More Videos: By Mike Bell
Some Fun Ribbing Punk By Doug List
FILM : Anything but Enfant's Play By Mark Chalon Smith, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition
Italian Sausages to Die for Make Divine Comeback By Max Jacobson
Bit of Bubbly Helps Wishes Come True By Beverly Bush Smith
More Eateries: By Daye Clark
Meet the Other Hogue Barmichael's By James M. Gomez
More Eateries: By Randy Lewis
A HOLIDAY SAMPLER : 'Tis the Season for Showboats, Nutcrackers and Such By Mary Helen Berg, Mary Helen Berg is a free-lance writer who contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
LAUGH AND THINK, THINK AND LAUGH : Jeffrey Jena Doesn't Care Which Comes First By Dennis Mclallen, Dennis McLellan is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
POP : Desert Rose Flowers Despite the Climate By Jim Washburn, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
PRESCIENT INVENTIONS : Fullerton Models the Scope of Leonardo's Genius By Cathy Curtis, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
MUSIC : Eulogy to an Engaged Composer By Chris Pasles, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition
SPECIAL EVENTS : A Ten-Year Production to Move Heaven and Earth By Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Williams is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
The Fans' Choices
Historic Note to Holidays
Shopping in the Streets
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : Ribald Reprint : The re-edited 1963 comedy 'Tom Jones' will be shown and its music composer will speak at Ojai. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT LIFE THE CLUB SCENE : Happy Rap : Shinehead is a Mister Rogers of the music neighborhood. He tries to 'make a joyful noise.' By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW 'THE MOUSETRAP' : Strong Finisher : The Seaside Theater production weathers a shaky start and draws the audience into Agatha Christie's suspenseful story. By Ann Van Der Veer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Performances An Opinionated Guide By Bill Locey
The following are capsule reviews of some of the better...
RESTAURANT REVIEW / LORENZONI'S : Light of Day : Afternoons are golden at the Ventura Harbor eatery, but a night there had that deserted feeling. By Hilary Dole Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EXHIBITS 'TOONS : Drawing Card : A gallery in Santa Paula will feature 500 original animation cels at affordable prices. By Amelia Chaffee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EXHIBITS: ART/LIFE : Evolving Issues : To celebrate the international portfolio's 10th anniversary, it's on a world tour of galleries, including one in Ventura. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Locally Grownproduce And Seafood
HOLIDAY BOUNTY POINSETTIAS : Red Christmas : The showy scarlet plant popularized by Joel Roberts Poinsett has evergreen appeal but a very short season. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaders In The Field
In Land They Trust : Environment: Instead of lobbying government officials in an effort to limit development, an Ojai Valley group is investing its energies in a conservancy. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN LAND THEY TRUST : Middle Ground : A builder's former opponents may end up making a deal to buy his languishing property. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS : How to Be a Star : You don't need a million dollars or a degree in film or video production to become an actor or director. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROFILE : Show Time : Teacher Alan Rose has students practically hanging from the rafters to learn how to sing. By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS : Toy Trucks : A delivery company expects to be extra busy this holiday season, bringing joy to kids. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOLIDAYS : Before the Glitz : Children can peek at the past at an antique toy exhibit. A festival with a hayride is also planned. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NETWORKING : Sales Tales : Scores of groups look upon these meetings as a valuable way to draw customers and clients. By Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
MUSIC: T.S.O.L. : Of Lost Labels : Inspired by The Germs, Joe Wood formed his own band, which has been through six record labels, 10 albums and some style changes. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Up The Coast : GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Lens-scapes, Etc. : Before his death, Ansel Adams selected the set of 75 photographs to be shown at the Museum of Art. By Maja Radevich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EARTHWATCH : Vampire's Kiss : Freon leaking from car air conditioning eats the ozone layer. Servicing preserves AC and ozone. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Strong Voice Against Materialism
His Way: Gennadi Gerasimov, the former Soviet Foreign... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Purloined Letters They Are Not--They Simply Vanish By Jack Smith
'Women and AIDS' Focus of Annual Observance
Censorship Is Rejected by Teen-Agers Polled, 17 to 8
The Negative Buzz on an Adoption Battle By Bob Sipchen
State Law Pays Artists Their Due By Jeffrey S. Klein
BOOK REVIEW : High-Level Intrigue but a Desultory Plot : TRAFFIC AND LAUGHTER \o7 by Ted Mooney\f7 ; Alfred A. Knopf, $19.95, 390 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
A Helping Hand for Convicts : Penology: Volunteer program aims to steer prisoners from violence to a peaceful way of life. By Paula Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Free Agent : Businessman Defies the State Department, Books Relatives of Hostages on Trip to Iraq By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trees Branch Forth as Hope for Children By David Nelson
The Gang of '65 : 25 years later, questions on Tom Wolfe's accuracy remain. But some of his Pump House book has proved prophetic. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exhibit Puts Design in Perspective : Environment: Display of photographs at SDSU gallery looks at buildings and how they interact with their environment. By Dirk Sutro
USA Network Chief to Be Honored at Dinner
The Bocce Boom : Once the Game of Italians and Old-Timers, Others Are Being Bowled Over by It By Peter Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Bennett is a Los Angeles writer\f7
Valley Publishers Find an Interest--and Fill It With Magazines : Culture: There are publications about opera, nutrition, muscles, music, motorcycles, radio electronics, hair, construction, food and wines, hockey and underground cables. By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Reilly is a regular contributor to Valley View\f7
CSUN Nature Students Survive the Big Chill of the Wilderness : Pulling an All-Nighter By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Best Furniture Discounts Are in Catalogues By Geri Cook
Odds & Ends Around the Valley : Working Overtime By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stores Offer Babes a Toyland : Shopping: The Valley's smaller establishments compete by providing personal service and extensive play areas. By Karen Kingsbury, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: \o7 Kingsbury is a regular contributor to Valley View\f7
Hubert Humphrey Memorial Park By Karen Kingsbury
The Marketing of Desert Shield : Will Business Blitz Turn Gulf Crisis Into a PR Coup? By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jolly Ol' St. Nick Could Hold a Grudge : Lore: A multicultural display of Santas at Brea Mall shows many faces of the legendary gift-giver. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clipboard : How To Survive Christmas Shopping By Dallas M. Jackson
The Image Just Happened, Rockers Say : Band: Though categorized as "glam-rockers," the five members of Orange County group Onyxx say their music is multifaceted. By Michelle Liddi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Michelle Liddi is a senior at Esperanza High, where she is a reporter for Aztlan, the student newspaper. and \f7
Colleges Responding to Needs of Vegetarian Students By Mary Macvean, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Newsletter That's Just for Kids By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Norris Theatre for the Performing Arts has appointed...
Doctors Should Teach Patients, Parents of Dangers of Asthma By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon
Making a Difference : Education: Braille, hearing aids and backward sentences are some of the ways students experience disabilities. By Barbara Koh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safe Driving Earns Motorists a Free Trip to the Movies By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hurdles to Malibu Cityhood May Be Falling : Politics: Changes in the County Board of Supervisors seem likely to speed up long-delayed incorporation of the new community. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 to Split Santa Monica Mayoralty : Politics: Council members Ken Genser and Judy Abdo, both in tenants group, will each serve a year. By Julio Moran and Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crenshaw : Review of Plaza Study
Culver City : Zone Change Deferred
Culver City : Zoning Code Changes OKd
Beverly Hills : Students to Recycle Supplies
Venice : Coastal Land-Use Plan
Venice : Pacific Parking to Improve
Santa Monica : Election Results Certified
Beverly Hills : Jail Views to Be Blocked
Fairfax : Farmers Market Alternative
Malibu : End of Historical Society
Hollywood : 'No. 1 Son' to Get Star
Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi's "Other Worlds: A Grand Tour of... By R.D.
Assembly Candidate Assaulted, Robbed in His Home By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners' Santa Monica View Prevails : Housing: Neighbors stop an Adelaide Drive remodeling project that would have blocked their vista. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement Reached in Methane Gas Explosion : Lawsuit: The exact amount is unknown, but McFarland Energy Co. reportedly agrees to pay 21 people between $2.5 million and $8 million. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Panel Says It's High Time : Malibu: The area needs its own high school to stem enrollment losses and keep state funding, the school board is told. By Barbara Koh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Shut-Ins Will Get Meals Delivered
Malibu Hiring Center's Closure Is Postponed : Employment: The county extends the shutdown to allow the center that aids day laborers time to relocate. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION : At Westside Prep, Innovations in Learning Get Chance to Work By Mary Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. She writes a weekly column on education for The Times
Inglewood Schools to Ban Smoking : Health: Comprehensive anti-smoking effort to be phased in over the next year. It includes a UCLA program to help minority smokers kick the habit. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Beverly Hills' Gottlieb, the Best Is Yet to Come : Preps: Despite loss to St. Paul in playoffs, junior quarterback had an impressive season. By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Bruins, Waves Will Compete in NCAA Volleyball Playoffs
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Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Yields on 5-Year Notes Fall: The Treasury reported that... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Finding a Gift No Trivial Pursuit By Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer\f7
STOCKS : Dow Off 8.66; Issues Mixed in Erratic Trading From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sargent-Fletcher Pact
Former Partner of Neil Bush Cheating Creditors, Suit Says By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail / Tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
RETAIL / TOURISM : Tracy Stage Show's Success May Spark More of the Same Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Realty Brokers Feeling Pinch of Slow Market : Economy: A New York-based broker is closing it Orange County office. It's only latest effort by brokerages to cut back and consolidate their activities. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prescription Drugs in the Workplace : Health: The facility at Rockwell's Defense Electronics unit in Anaheim is designed to hold down medical insurance costs for the employer and prescription costs for the employee. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Referee Plans Hearing on Interest Due Irvine Heiress By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helionetics Closes Unit Suspended by Government : Defense contracts: Xcell, formerly Calprotech, was shut down Nov. 6, SEC filings show. It changed its name after getting caught selling flawed parts. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunwest Bank Wins $5.8-Million Verdict Over Lloyd's of London By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail / Tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
No Lie: Isuzu Giving Its Dealers $2 Million to Spend at the Mall By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Executives See More Competition in TV's Future : Media: Four major figures tell Anaheim convention audience that there will be many more channels which will be transmitted more clearly. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Brings Economic War, Hughes Chairman Says : Military: Malcolm R. Currie calls for national policy to help U.S. contractors stay competitive while converting their industries to new world climate. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Systems Add Freedom's OCN
Varco Acquires Another Part of Baker Hughes By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Page Group, Daily Pilot Owner, Announces Layoffs From a Times Staff Writer
How to Plant Seed Capital With Today's Idea Farmers By Michael Schrage
Justice Dept. Joins Teledyne Suit Filed by Whistle-Blower By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : The Bidding for MCA : Muted Reaction to Deal Sparks Debate By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Planning to Spend Less on Gifts, Poll Finds By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bidding for MCA : Parretti's Offer Revives Questions of His Resources and Track Record By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRW to Lay Off Up to 300 at Space Sector : Aerospace: Until now, experts presumed that secret programs would be less affected by Pentagon budget cuts. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caesars Settlement Is Approved: U.S. District Court in New... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Neil Bush's Ex-Partner Hid Assets, Suit Says By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight for 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna Flares Up Again : Environment: Groups will renew protests against Bumble Bee Seafoods. But the firm says it doesn't buy fish caught in ways that harm the mammals. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Fe Gets OK to Reduce Train Crew Size From United Press International
Ford Unveils New Big Car: Conceding this may not be the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Latest Fortune Survey Shows Eclectic U.S. Tastes From Associated Press
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Fiat to Build 2 New Plants: Italy's auto giant, looking... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Industry Group Forecasts Rise in HMO Fees: Rising hospital... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
London Voted Europe's Top Business City: American and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USX Chief in No Hurry to Meet Icahn Group: Chairman... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Subaru Cuts Work Force: Subaru of America Inc. will trim... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arco Ups Stake in State's Largest Oil Field By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merrill Lynch Freezes Hiring, Halts Merit Pay From Reuters
Apple Growers File Suit Over Alar Scare: As expected, the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonald's Gives Agency a Break: McDonald's Corp. is... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE ECONOMY : Construction Spending Hits 4-Year Low, Industry Says From United Press International
Eastern Reports Big Boost in Its Bookings From Associated Press
THE ECONOMY : Corporate Profits Up 6.7% in Quarter, U.S. Reports From Associated Press
Tokyo Stocks Rattled by Rumors of Shuwa Woes : Securities: Talk that the developer, which has big holdings in the Southland, has financial problems raises fears that others are in trouble. From Reuters
Helionetics Closes Government-Suspended Xcell Unit By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Asks Lawyers to Total Fraud Losses in Milken Case From Associated Press
With U.S. Sales Slumping, Toy Makers Look Abroad From Associated Press
Personal Income Up 0.1%; Spending Flat : Economy: Commerce Department report for October is 'another signal that a recession has started.' From United Press International
P.M. BRIEFING : Nestle, Coke Plan Joint Venture From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Reuters Chief Executive to Retire From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Hong Kong Financier Denied Bail From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Field Publications Sale Pending From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : McDonnell Delivers 1st Tri-Jet From Times Wire Services
Check Yuletide Wrapping Paper! It May Be $1 Bills From Associated Press
Computer Addicts Can Curl Up With These Really Software Spreadsheets \o7 Associated Press\f7
Firms Hustling to Send Freebies to GIs in Gulf From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : CBS Considers Share Buyback From Times Wire Services
FOOD
The New Naturalism : A New Mexico Gardener's Living Laboratory : Agriculture: Seeds of Change organic farmer seeks to put diversity back into the food chain. By Kyle Roderick
The New Naturalism : What to Plant for Maximum Nutritional Yield By Kyle Roderick
The New Naturalism : Ed Brown: Zen and the Art of Cooking By L.N. Halliburton
The New Naturalism : Nature Market: A Walk on the Wildfood Side By Michelle Huneven
The New Naturalism : Controversy Eats at 'Diet for a Poisoned Planet' By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sawtelle Rustic: Ishi or Isn't He? By Jonathan Gold
Fried Chicken--Hot and Spicy By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lox Without the Bagels By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Seaweed the Answer? By Toni Tipton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peanut Brittle: Breaking Up Is Easy to Do By Joan Drake, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
It's the Ultimate Holiday Dinner Party for 6 By Abby Mandel
EXPRESS LINE : For Dessert: A Really Fast Sorbet By Donna Deane and Minnie Bernardino, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
Chianti in Riverside? By Dan Berger Dan Berger..Bd: Times Wine Writer
Wine : Threats End Book-Signing Tour By Dan Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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AMERICA'S BEST : Gourmet Granola By Kathie Jenkins
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Lottery Results
Makeup of PUC May Shift Before Vote on Merger By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supt. Payzant's Birthday Stirs a Brouhaha By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Citizens Police Review Board Is in a Mess : Law enforcement: Panel designed to hear complaints about police has no phone, no staff, no address and no power. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Club Rigged Report, Member Says : Politics: Voting records of San Diego council members were allegedly 'modified' to aid Linda Bernhardt in her battle against recall drive. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Was that sign on the rear door of Mayor Tom Bradley's... By Steve Harvey
Ex-Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Arrested in Kidnaping of 4 Students By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FPPC Clears National City Council Member By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Into the Sun Again By Al Martinez
Flying Fanatics Wing for Brackett Field : Aviation: The La Verne airfield is a dream locale by the mountains. A friendly restaurant is a bonus. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine War Objector Boards Gulf-Bound Ship : Deployment: Corporal obeys orders under protest after receiving assurances that his claim for CO status will be expedited by the Corps. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Protesters Cut Crossing at Mexicali : Commerce: Shooting of Mexican teen-ager by Border Patrol spurs demonstration that blocks off the road to Calexico for nine hours. By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sewage-Pipe Negotiations Draw Fire By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now Taxpayers Are Stressed : Long Beach grants stress-disability retirement to two cops in sting case
EQUALITY WATCH : Foul Play
President Salinas Shows the Oil Card : A stunning crack in long-held Mexican policy
Liberia Says Enough Is Enough : Apparent cease-fire opens up the possibility of national reconstruction
COLUMN LEFT : The Cold War's Devils Were On Both Sides : The Soviets professed regret for past blood spilled. The West has as much to be sorry for. By George Black, \o7 George Black is foreign editor of the Nation magazine. and \f7
COLUMN RIGHT : Polish Voters Buy Free Market Ideas : Tyminski tells them he'll show them how to succeed in business. By Williamson M. Evers, \f7 and \o7 Williamson M. Evers is a political scientist and visiting scholar at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
PLATFORM : Purest of Problems \o7 EVELYN Y. WILSON counsels children at City Terrace Elementary School in a gang-plagued area east of downtown Los Angeles. She told The Times: and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE PERSIAN GULF : This General Is No Custer : Leadership: Schwarzkopf does not favor war and would not rush into battle. But if war is ordered, he wants an all-out effort and the public's support. By \o7 Douglas Jehl\f7, \o7 Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the joint U.S. force in Operation Desert Shield, was interviewed Wednesday in Saudi Arabia by Times staff writer Douglas Jehl. The following is excerpted from Schwarzkopf's comments: \f7
Purchase of Reputed Mobster's Low-Income Apartments Recommended : Report: Task force concludes that allegations about owner's ties to organized crime 'pale' in comparison to city's need for low-income housing. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : War Clouds Gather Over El Toro
Official Demoted, Worker Suspended Over Job Test
Santa Clarita Residents Assail New Dump Plans : Sanitation: Critics say the county is ignoring recycling and other alternatives by proposing landfills in nearby canyons. By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson Favors 'Super' Transit Site in Chatsworth : Transportation: The councilman introduces a motion that calls for conversion of an old railroad station into a retail complex that would accommodate trains, taxis and airport shuttles. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Gives? : Presents Help Tie Societies Together, Anthropologist Says By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Officials to Revive Effort to Widen Simi Freeway By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustrated Park Officials Press Campus to Negotiate : Parklands: State and federal agencies vow to get Soka University for their headquarters. They urge administrators to discuss alternative sites. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Knows What Life Is Like for Striking Aides By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dream of Working for Oneself By Perry C. Riddle
Grace C. MacInnes; Retired Teacher
State Auditor General Finds '86-'88 Antelope Valley Fair Lacked Financial Controls By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Guts Nightclub, Snarls Encino Traffic
Group Launches Drive to Slow Development
Woman, 55, Dies After Being Struck by Car
Patrick W. McGuirk; Retired Radio Producer
Stabbing Victim, 34, Dies of His Wounds
Baldwin, Precious , 78, of Pacoima, homemaker. Rucker's...
Kuwaiti College Students Conduct War on Hussein With Cable TV Program By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Cuts and Apathy Help Fold Newspapers at Many High Schools By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching Assistants Strike Over Health Benefits, Working Hours By Sam Enriquez and Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Victim of S&L Loss Kills Self : Suicide: A retiree saw his $200,000 life savings evaporate in Lincoln Savings & Loan collapse. He wrote, 'There is nothing left for me. . . .' By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley's Plan for Traffic : Congestion: Mayor's proposal includes banning valet parking on residential streets. He also recommends speed-reducing humps on neighborhood streets. By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson Backs Proposal for 'Super' Transit Center
Letters With Racial Slurs Sent to 2 School Officials
Cancer Risk Reported for Neighbors of Landfill
State Will Not Investigate Water Agencies' Concerns
Suspect to Stand Trial in 3 Rapes at USC
Man Sentenced to Prison in Theft of Rare Books
Council OKs Subsidies for Utility Bills of Poor
Defense Lawyer Suggests Witness Framed Deputies
D.A. Won't Prosecute Singer Rose By Josh Meyer and John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dog Shooting Prompts Animal Training for Deputies : Pets: Sessions will begin next year as part of a larger program to familiarize officers with West Hollywood. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Drug Trial in Last Stage : Narcotics: Money-laundering case has set record as longest criminal trial in L.A. federal courthouse. It is nearly ready to go to jury. By Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Decides Not to Charge Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romantic Tie Alleged in Killing : Crime: Authorities say a woman accused in a stabbing and kidnaping was involved with the victim's husband. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Tell University to Find New Site : Environment: They will meet Monday with the head of the Japanese school, which plans to expand on land coveted for a Santa Monica Mountains park headquarters. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans to Pay $100,000 for Float to Promote Ride-Sharing By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawthorne Council to Consider Expansion of Redevelopment Area By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Hurdle Cleared for Building Hotel on Strand : Hermosa Beach: Developer David Greenwood is given a building permit for a 172-room structure, ending seven years of wrangling. The groundbreaking is expected within six months. By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mobil Requests Westinghouse as Its Torrance Safety Adviser : Refinery: Adviser would also oversee the phasing out of highly toxic hydrofluoric acid at the plant. The city may make its nomination on Dec. 11. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guard's Quiet Shift Ends in a Dramatic Shoot-Out By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candy Seller, 15, Held in Lomita Stabbing By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arson Is Suspected in Mall Blaze
Curb on Guests', Maids' Quarters
Computers Donated to School
Fat Fantasies : Red Velvet Suit and Black Belt Transform Working Stiffs Into Santas, Who Agree That It's Not Easy Living Up to the St. Nicholas Image By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Principal Hopes to Have Lasting Effect By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Closes Deal to Buy Jungleland : Civic center: Officials call the agreement a major victory. The city and the former landowner settled the three-year legal dispute to avoid a trial. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Accused of Racism in Grant Dispute : Oxnard: At the center of the dispute is the Community Service Organization, a group that serves many Mexican-American seniors. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Deadline Extended for Panel Applicants By Carlos V. Lozano
Electric Bills Lead Deputies to Marijuana : Drugs: Authorities arrest two after 300 plants are found growing under high-powered lights in a two-car garage in Ventura. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center Teaches Mediation Skills to Non-Judges : Law: Ventura County believes that time and money can be saved by helping parties settle civil disputes out of court. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Mayor, New Council Members Sworn In By Carlos V. Lozano
MOORPARK : School Board Puts Off Vote on Its Pay By Gerry Brailo Spencer
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Picks Schillo as City's New Mayor By Psyche Pascual
SIMI VALLEY : Children Will Help Prop Up 'Aladdin' By Kirsten Lee Swartz
OXNARD : Schools Seek Federal Grant of $439,000 for English Project By Gerry Brailo Spencer
SIMI VALLEY : Concern Over Safety Halts Fire Inquiry By Carlos V. Lozano
PORT HUENEME : Boy, 14, Found Guilty in Shooting of Grocery Manager By Christopher Pummer
SANTA PAULA : Man Arrested After Crash Kills Brother By Carol Watson
OJAI : Reporters Need Not Testify, Judge Rules By Hugo Martin
OJAI : Project Foes Oppose Parkland Donation By Thia Bell
Countywide : Lagomarsino Visits Troops in Mideast By Kenneth R. Weiss
Keys Resident Files 1st of Threatened Suits Over Water Contamination By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Justice Abbe Retires : Courts: The jurist wrote a decision in July overturning an order that forced a mother to move to be near her ex-husband or lose custody of her son. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : 2 Sites Accept Home Hazardous Wastes By Thia Bell
Countywide : County OKs Disaster Plan for Oil Spills By Jane Hulse
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This Frequent Flier Wins Thriftiest Lawmaker Award : Legislature: By such cost-saving measures as hand-carrying staff mail from Sacramento to district offices, Dave Elder racked up the lowest office expenses in the Assembly. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Girl Denies She Asked Friend to Lie About Fight By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubella Outbreak Taking Toll on Newborns : Health: Cases are running far ahead of last year's county total. It can cause birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. By Lanie Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pupils Brave Health Screening : Exams Are a First for 80% of Children By Allison Samuels, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Nears Resolution of Jail Site Controversy : Corrections: Supervisors may act Dec. 18 to affirm support for Gypsum Canyon location. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fumes Overcome Family Who Used Hibachi as Heater By Matt Lait and Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : Support Offered for Cancer Patients
SANTA ANA : Parents Don't Want Year-Round Schools By Greg Hernandez
IRVINE : Proposal Would Ban Drinking in Public By Tom Mcqueeney
TUSTIN : City Rejects Claim in Boy's Fire Death By Shannon Sands
LA HABRA : Theater-Restaurant Complex Advances By David F. Burke
Countywide : O.C. Beaches Veto Per-Person Charge By Laura Michaelis
WESTMINSTER : New Law Targets Public Drinking
FULLERTON : YMCA Gets $8,500 Grant for Day Care
BUENA PARK : Jog-a-Thon Raises Money for School
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Proposal to Honor Late Supt. Rejected By John Penner
MISSION VIEJO : Group Agrees to Pay Fine Over Mailer By Ralph Frammolino
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Halts Grading at Rich Fossil Site By Len Hall
ALISO VIEJO : Reptiles of Past to Open at Museum By Gebe Martinez
MISSION VIEJO : 'New El Toro Y' Worries Council By Wendy Paulson
EL TORO : Another Elementary School in the Works
Arson Blaze in Carbon Canyon Park Controlled By Matt Lait and Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coming-Out Party Ends Under a Cloud
Gionis Prosecutor Cites Phone Records : Courts: Jurors hear the opening statement in the physician's trial in the 1988 assault against his former wife, Aissa Wayne, and her boyfriend at the time. By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Tabs on the County's Traffic : Highways: The CHP and Caltrans have opened the doors of a command post that will help them assess and respond to congestion faster. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Medi-Cal Rules Target Hospitals in County : Health: Just as the Fountain Valley center was dropping out of the system, the state instituted a new procedure to spread indigent care around. By Lanie Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burglary Suspect, 21, Escapes Jail in Orange
Stun-Gun-Wielding Robbers Get $1 By Davan Maharaj and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Costa Mesa Mayor Accuses Official of 'Spying' : Government: Councilman Ed Glasgow comes under fire for allegedly monitoring electronic messages exchanged by the city manager and the police chief. By Dan Weikel and Mary Anne Perez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
500 Evacuated During Fire in High-Rise
Shelter Aides Are Surprised by Cold Snap
SPORTS
Trojans Beaten at Maryland : USC: Terrapins take control in the second half, 72-59. Miner scores 22 points as Raveling's squad falls to 1-1. From Associated Press
Clippers Slowed by Mavericks By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In First Meeting With Cadets, Midshipmen Got Their Goat By Ted Brock
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 5 Michigan State Is Upset by Nebraska, 71-69 From Associated Press
UCLA Women Lose
Fullerton Goes Cold at Tulsa, 89-63 By Mike Digiovanna
Slippery Floor Halts Celtics' Game \o7 Associated Press\f7
NBA ROUNDUP : Pistons Go to Edwards for Ninth in a Row By Dan Hafner
Titan Women Beat the Bruins
Zee Best Is Just That at Aqueduct \o7 Associated Press\f7
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Knocks Off San Clemente to Advance at Irvine
PREP ROUNDUP : Luviano's Four Goals Spark Magnolia
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Estancia Inconsistent, but Opens With a Victory By Tom Hamilton
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Second-Half Surge Keeps Fullerton Women Unbeaten
Tulsa Gets the Best of Titans This Time : Basketball: Golden Hurricane scores 19 consecutive points in first half and shuts down Cal State Fullerton, 89-63. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Test Is a Snap for Lakers : Pro basketball: L.A. beats Spurs, 97-80, for fifth win in a row. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Fades in Loss to Maryland By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Quebec Finds Victory Coincides With Luck By Dan Hafner
Angels Are Pursuing Righetti By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : This Time, Chapman Women Need Team Effort Against San Bernardino By Martin Beck
Moore Still Letting His Feet Do the Talking : Soccer: Midfielder led Mission Viejo to Southern Section title in 1989. Now, the redshirt freshman helps UCLA reach final four. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyler Cashman to Attend USC
Corona del Mar's Phebus to Open Pursuit of Third State Singles Title By Fernando Dominguez
Prep Flashback : This Week In County Prep Sports History : 10 Years Ago By Researched By Ara Najarian, Times Staff Writer
Prep All-League Teams : GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : CENTURY LEAGUE
Santa Ana's Chavez Will Try to Win State Welterweight Title Tonight By Steve Kresal
Golden West Seeks State Volleyball Title By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's Seal Chooses Loyola Marymount
County Businessman Buys Football Franchise in Florida From Staff and Wire Reports
The Rams Take a Look at The Flip Side : Ellard's Injury Put Anderson in the Spotlight Against 49ers By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Book on Giants Gets Medal By Jim Murray
(Quarter)Back Pain : Montana, Grogan Constantly at Risk By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There Is No Time Like the Present for Stanford's Sanders By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Patriots Won't Accept Fines Without Fight
Angels' Pursuit of Righetti Depends on Length of Deal By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Beat Rush on Postseason Honors By Gene Wojciechowski
Underdog Iowa: Underestimated? : Rose Bowl: After losing two of last three, feeling is Hawkeyes can't match up to Washington. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : In Close Vote, Al Unser Jr. Wins Contest of Dominating Drivers By Shav Glick
SKIING : A Limited Opening at Mammoth By Bob Lochner
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Robinson Says Ellard Can Play Against Browns By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : Giants' Banks Arrested After Family Dispute
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Schroeder Says He'll Be Ready for Broncos By Chris Dufresne
PREP BASKETBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' PREVIEW : Artesia Has Another O'Bannon and More By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Real Mr. Nickerson Alive and Well By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Erickson Hoping to Surprise Aztecs on Defense By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Spencer in Hurry to Get Back Into Playing Form By Don Patterson
SDSU Won't Offer Refunds
The Weather Is Cool, but Fishing Is Hot as Exoticis Hit Those Hooks By Dan Stanton
Northridge Expected Postseason Invitation : College volleyball: Playoff tradition continues despite step up to Division I competition. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola to Play in Volleyball Invitational By Alan Drooz.
CSUN Learned About More Than Losing : College basketball: Despite three defeats, Matadors' first Division I men's basketball trip was memorable. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lide Energizes Antelope Valley in Tournament Win Over Palomar By Brendan Healey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision Expected Friday on Rider's Eligibility Appeal
Cleveland Again Starts With a Loss By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawthorne Gets a Big Return From Ollis : High schools: Running back doesn't get a lot of carries, but he makes the most of his opportunities. He will lead the Cougars against St. Paul in a playoff game on Friday. By David Raatz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carson's Walsh Proves He Is No Passing Fancy By Stuart Matthews, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CS Northridge Hopes Division I Basketball Will Be Fan-tastic
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Temecula Coach Isn't Looking Forward to Road Game By Rob Fernas
Southern Section Basketball Capsules : TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE
Southern Section Baseball Capsules : FRONTIER LEAGUE
Southern Section Basketball Capsules : DELPHIC LEAGUE
Southern Section Basketball Capsules : FOOTHILL LEAGUE
Southen Section Basketball Capsules : GOLDEN LEAGUE
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Southern Section Basketball Capsules : PACIFIC LEAGUE
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Parker To Lead RBV : Boys' basketball: The Longhorns are still looking for a center, however. By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powers Get New Leaders : Girls' basketball: Point Loma and Mount Carmel each get new coaches. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Not Enthusiastic About Team By Scott Miller
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : SAN DIEGO STATE : Edwards Sees High Score This Week By Scott Miller
Casals' Team Advances in Championships
Carnes Calls It Quits at Leuzinger By Rob Fernas
WHERE THE FANS AREN'T : College football: Despite recent success, the Aztecs are drawing few fans. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Hart Stops Palmdale in Saugus Shootout
THE SIDELINES : McKinney Leaves Timberwolves \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Texas' Preemptive Strike Takes Out A&M's Cannon From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : NFL Honors Moon, Cunningham \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Twins Make a Big Pitch for Gibson From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Moses 3rd in World Cup Bobsled \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Southeastern Conference Will Split Into 2 Divisions, Presidents Decide By Hoyt Harwell, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE SIDELINES : Winnipeg's Steen Out 6-8 Weeks \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Australia's Fromberg, Cahill Teamed for Davis Cup Singles \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Andries Sets WBC Title Defense \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Akers' Future at Purdue to Be Announced Today From Associated Press
Maradona Still Wants Transfer
UNLV Allowed to Defend Its Title : Basketball: University agrees to forfeit live TV appearances next season and to sit out NCAA tournament in spring of 1992. By Doug Tucker, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE SIDELINES : Uribe Out on Bail After Arrest \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Leaving NHL Was Just What the Doctor Ordered : Hockey: Fred Arthur failed to live up to expectations as a first-round pick in 1980. Now he's a medic and enjoys playing again. By Jeff Jacobs, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Espinosa Retains Bantamweight Title \o7 Associated Press\f7
2 Horses, 2 Different Routes to a Rematch : Horse race: Tooter Scooter basked in Florida sun while Die Laughing worked out up north. From Associated Press
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