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What happened on December 19, 1991
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'Tis the Season for Variety of Tamales ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Smith Faces Up to Its Reputation on Sexuality ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock-a-Bye-Bye : The last gig for Raging Arb and the Redheads, Ventura County's preeminent garage band, will mark the end of a wild and unpredictable era. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A FAN'S NOTES : Breakup Ends a Raging Good Time BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Muir Guard Is Making All the Right Moves : Basketball: Jacque Vaughn, only a junior, is rated among the top five high school guards in the nation. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hunter's Trophies: Now It Can Be Told
Time to Expose Dark Side of Columbus Myth MAX BENAVIDEZ, Max Benavidez is a writer in Los Angeles
Unwed Father Seeks His 4-Month-Old Son RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land Forfeited in Drug Bust Given to U.S. Forest Service From a Times Staff Writer
Passing Marks in a Chemistry Examination : Preps: Marymount girls' volleyball had to overcome internal problems before it made successful run for state championship. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC SCATTERBRAIN : Rockin' All Over : Parental discretion is advised as the band brings its New York style to the West Coast. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush's 'Chicken Kiev' Talk--an Ill-Fated U.S. Policy : Ukraine: Efforts to keep the Soviet Union intact are recalled with bitterness by some in new nation. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South El Monte : 5 Named to Anti-Gang Panel
Nativity Scenes Blend Tradition and Devotion FRANK SOTOMAYOR and The Southwest Museum, at Marmion Way and Museum Drive, Highland Park , is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information: (213) 221-2164. Admission: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens and students, $2 ages 7 to 18, and free for younger children. and
Shattering Stereotypes of Rocket Scientists
Frida's Art, Life Captivate the City GREGG BARRIOS, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Holiday Treats a Sweet Idea for Gift Lists KITTY MORSE
Patrons Are the Champs at Heroes VONDA KAY VANDAVEER
18 Indicted in Sale of U.S. Computer Data for Private Use Associated Press
West Covina : Filling of Post Deferred
Survey Says More Youths Saying No
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Title Feat Completes Baldwin Park's Season GARY KLEIN
Latin American Reforms Begin to Pay Off : Economics: Region gets a handle on runaway inflation and achieves moderate growth. What's remarkable is that it comes amid a general global recession. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limits on Additions OKd
La Verne : Theater Opposition Stops
Hernandez Retracts Her Vow, Says She Won't Quit Council : Government: Several boisterous activists are forcibly removed from first City Council meeting since successful recall election. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Fund Cutoff Urged for LaRouche from Associated Press
Playhouse District Plan Gains Council Support EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Exit Letter Reported Reuters
City to Control Mobile Home Rents : Housing: A measure to keep rates at no more than 10% above last July's levels is scheduled to be put before the council for a second vote on Monday. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doubts Grow on Conference to Aid Soviets DOYLE McMANUS and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cuts Signaling Deeper Slump--Home, Abroad JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Wonderful List of Movies Filled With the Holiday Spirit MARK CHALON SMITH
A Taste of Christmas DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Staffers Win News Awards
Yo-Yoing Around With English ZAN THOMPSON
SHOPPING : Secrets of Santa : Lo and behold, the helpful spirit of "Miracle on 34th Street" materializes in a Thousand Oaks shopping mall. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Colombia Massacre Ordered Reuters
Consumers Fearful of Future, Fed Chief Says : Downturn: Greenspan, in bleak assessment, warns the recovery has 'clearly faltered.' He cites '80s debt burdens. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arcadia : City Eases Curbs on Water
Appointment Saves Board Election Cost : Education: Runner-up is sworn in on the spot at a special meeting. He'll fill vacancy left by school board member who resigned. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monrovia : Utility Tax on Ballot
Details Haunt New Homeowners JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
A Campus Checklist for Seniors Who Are College-Bound MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her column appears weekly
Helping Save Children Is in Their Blood DIANNE KLEIN
Crash in Storm Kills 4 Associated Press
U. of Missouri Official to Quit Over Money Pinch Associated Press
Stassen Launches 10th Race for Presidency Times Wire Services
Lottery Contract Extension Sought : Corruption probe: The firm was linked to the investigation of ex-Sen. Robbins. But the agency's chief says it has not been charged with any wrongdoing. VIRGINIA ELLIS and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. OKs 10-Year Plan to Cut Africa's Foreign Debt From Reuters
Artesia : Business License Law Sets Limit, Flat Rates for Some
Council OKs Plan to Avoid 21st-Century Traffic Jams : Transit: Plan is hailed by merchants and residents who had fought an earlier proposal. SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whittier : Group Starts Recall Over School for Troubled Youths
Bush Signs Transit Bill, Puts Stress on New Jobs : Legislation: Remarks at Texas highway construction site reflect a new approach to economic issues. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tenants, Owners Agree on Plan to Limit Rent Hikes ELENA FARRINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Granville's Steaks a Claim on Quality Food and Service MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition
Nation IN BRIEF : IOWA : Nebraska Tribe Fails to Win Casino OK From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Jury in Kahane Case Starts Deliberations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Football Boosters Criticize Officials for 49ers' Demise
Honig, PTA Sue to Bar TV Ads in Classrooms : Education: Injunction is sought to block Channel One, a daily public affairs program for students that contains commercials aimed at young people. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Proposes Health Clinics for U.S. Schools ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilman Focuses on Basic Values
State Ended Fiscal Year With Record Deficit : Finances: Controller says California needed $4.1 billion in loans to pay bills during 1990-91, which ended with a $1.9-billion shortfall. From a Times Staff Writer
China Gets Its First Nuclear Power Associated Press
Arabs, Israel Suspend Meetings Until January : Diplomacy: There is little to show for 6 days of talks. The Palestinian delegation is still in dispute. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Plays at White House
Yule Book Goes Back to Basics : Trends: This volume of ideas takes the focus off materialism and puts it on simple activities for families. SALLY WILLIAMS COOK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Call Boxes Being Installed on Freeway
Yugoslav Presidency Assails EC Offer on Breakaway States From Reuters
All-Star Football Team to Be Announced Thursday
Altadena : Parking Limits Upheld
Council Votes to Place Cap on Health Benefits : Government: The vote is the latest development in a battle between the city and the largest public employees union, whose contract expired in June. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOLIDAYS : Sidewalk Sale : Street Vendors Offer Relief From Crowded Malls, but the Merchandise May Be Suspect DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Clings to Theme Park Concept : Entertainment: Now that Disney is out of the picture, leaders look for an attraction that would make use of the waterfront area to the city's benefit. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Memories of Two Daughters
Unhappy New Year Looms for Homeless in Threatened Shelter DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Intimate Matters' : KIEV Talk Show Has Airwaves Sizzling AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Britain and France Push for Sanctions Against Libya : Terrorism: World support is sought to punish Kadafi's country for its role in bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. From Reuters
The Name Game
Traffic Light Near 3 Schools OKd : Safety: The City Council yields to pleas of residents following the critical injury of a 14-year-old. MIKE UTLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Songs of the Season RODNEY BOSCH
Polish Premier-Designate Told to Try Again CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : First-Class Mail : The post office Santa had received hardly any letters until Montalvo School students got busy with wish lists. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Condom Campaign--an Uphill Battle in Africa : Health: Anarchy in Zaire threatens to destroy what prejudice and ignorance couldn't--a U.S. group's plan to slow the spread of a fatal disease. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century City : Record Crane-Injury Award
Dishing Up Some Healthful Advice Is Not So Simple : Meat, dairy industries seen slowing switch from food wheel to new schematic. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Flintridge : Council OKs Trash Plan
Glendale : Real Estate Agent Sentenced
FOR THE KIDS : The Big House : It's 19 feet tall, it weighs 3,500 pounds, and it's covered with candy. It's the Doubletree Hotel's gingerbread creation. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miami's County Passes a Family Leave Law Associated Press
Holiday Crafts Workshops and Activities for Children CORINNE FLOCKEN
Nation IN BRIEF : WYOMING : Yellowstone Park Road Plan Proposed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Downey : Chief, Officers Agree to Be Candid in Settling Dispute
Holiday Meals Being Served
The Christmas Light Show Switches On HEATHER MORGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Morgan is a frequent contributor to Valley View
Baker Hails Ukraine's Nuclear-Free Plan NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Seems Like Old Times at Musicale DAVID NELSON
El Monte : Christmas Tree Pickup
City of Industry : Youth Athletic Banquet
West Hollywood : Anti-Graffiti Ordinance
Disney Choice: Intense Match Between Equals : Theme park: Executive who planned losing DisneySea project admits he was ineffective in wooing political support. CHRIS WOODYARD and KEVIN JOHNSON and BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Liquor Ban Upheld at Main Street Store : Zoning: Alcohol sales will continue while an appeal is pending. Residents say the market is a magnet for crime. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Searching for Truth Amid Lies : As once sacred institutions fall and old leaders are discredited, Soviet history teachers struggle to help their students separate fact from fiction. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starry Night for 'Private Lives' KEVIN ALLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pico Rivera : Ordinance Banning Street Vendors Passes 1st Reading
Huntington Park : New Commission of Youths to Advise City Government
Scorecard : Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events GARY KLEIN
Highlands: Planned to the Inch, and Miles From the Urban Throb AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Big Sisters Guild Gala Nets $210,000 BEA MAXWELL
The Last Word? : A New Law Requires Hospitals to Bring Up Subject of 'Living Wills,' but Few Patients Prepare for Worst PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ueberroth to Head Panel on Improving Business Climate DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Worker in Studio City Puts Own Stamp on Job RANDYE HODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hoder is a Studio City writer. and
U.S. Visa Drawing Winners Must Beat Odds Again : Immigration: Group of 50,000 whose names were chosen by lot from among 9.3 million finds that there are only 40,000 openings. Now there is a scramble to file papers first. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What--Besides Friendship--Will You Be Giving This Christmas?
Two Assisted-Suicides Ruled Homicide : Law: Prosecutor in Michigan says his office will issue a statement about charges today. Dr. Jack Kevorkian says he expects murder counts. From Associated Press
Smart Last-Minute Santas Finish Up With One-Gift-Fits-All Plan SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Reilly is a regular contributor to Valley View
Huntington Park : Probation Dept. Crews Will Be Used for Cleanup Work
Cocaine Use on Rise, U.S. Survey Finds : Drugs: Related emergency room visits also jumped, especially among those 35 and older. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Meets West at NATO Headquarters : Military: Former Warsaw Pact enemies are daily visitors to the defense alliance's offices. The thaw began last year. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nonprofit Board Named to Run the Alex as Arts Center MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rejects North Carolina Redistricting : Remapping: The ruling sends a clear message to other Southern states: Minority voting power must be maximized. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Lift Every Voice in Song ANNE KLARNER
Priced Right at Eleventh-Hour GERI COOK
First Lady Enters Bush in N.H. Race from Associated Press
Troubled GM Will Eliminate 74,000 Jobs, Shut 21 Factories : Economy: The auto maker, which has suffered huge losses, does not identify which plants will close. Its action fits with recent retrenchment by blue-chip firms. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ring of Fire : Sun, Moon Will Sink Into the West on Jan. 4 in Rare, Spectacular Eclipse Jerry Schad, Jerry Schad is an outdoor enthusiast, educator and author of books on hiking and cycling in San Diego County.
Persistent Loser Harold Stassen Launches 10th Bid for Presidency From Associated Press
Bell : 34 Arrested in Prostitution Sweep Along Florence Ave.
Covina : Fire Chief Will Retire
THEATER REVIEW 'ST. ELMO'S BOXING DAY' : Nice Try, but . . . : With songs, stories and dances and a Christmas theme, this experimental show could use a bit more work. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MEDICINE / BREAST CANCER : Nationwide Study to Test Bone Marrow Treatment NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former N.Y. Mayor Koch Collapses, Rests in Hospital From Associated Press
Glendale : A Boost for Culinary Arts
Pedantic, Low-Key Style Seen Slowing Kerrey Bid : Politics: Democratic contender has a good grasp of the issues but he leaves his listeners less than enthused. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westchester : Loyola Plans Computer Lab
Honig, PTA Sue to Bar TV Ads in Classrooms : Education: Injunction is sought to block Channel One, a daily public affairs program for students that contains commercials aimed at young people. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Fellows Celebrate the Season at Library MARY LOU LOPER
THEATER REVIEW 'WHOSE LIFE IS IT, ANYWAY?' : Death Support : The paralyzed main character in Brian Clark's drama faces a living nightmare with incredible courage and outrageous humor. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW FABRIZIO'S MAMMA DORA : Mamma Mia : The owner of Fabrizio's Ristorante also runs this similar establishment, where seafood is the specialty and service is uneven. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Design Goes Back to Basics DIRK SUTRO
A Craving for Raw Onions on Rye Bread
Video Crews Sell a Vision of Nightly Street Crime : Media: Risk-taking free-lance cameramen feed TV stations and help shape public's image of urban violence. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Park : Conservation Rules Eased to Allow More Lawn Watering
Holistic Ranchers Try to Mimic Historical Conditions on Prairie MARGARET L. KNOX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Teen-Ager Gets Lessons in Life : Volunteerism: A Los Alamitos High School freshman gets invaluable experience working with nonprofit group that helps children and families affected by cancer. TRISHA GINSBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big Ten Team Will Train at Citrus After 5-Year Dry Spell STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azusa : Day Laborer Site Studied
Plane Bearing Russian Yacht for U.S. Regatta Grounded MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices Interviewed by Times staff writers Tammerlin Drummond and Kristina Lindgren, and Times researcher April Jackson.
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Celebrating the Sun : Events marking the winter solstice are packed into the shortest day of the year. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Underground Vault Found in Drug Raid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
OBITUARY : Brooks Morris, 78, of MWD Board
Yeltsin's Rule Assailed by His Vice President : Russia: The former general blasts the administration as a mix of incompetence and raging political ambition. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea Now Free of Nuclear Arms, Roh Says From Times Wire Services
Drivers Sputter as Leaded Gas Phaseout Nears PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commercial Ad Ventures Just Keep Going and Going . . . JACK SMITH
A Man's Romance With the Past : Restoration: Tom Green is one of a small group of enthusiastic amateurs fighting to preserve the Southland's architectural history. BILL MANSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Julian A. Virtue; Industrialist, Major Pepperdine, GOP Donor
The Super-Church: a Little Something for Everyone : Congregations: Orange County is home to several large facilities serving social as well as spiritual needs. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska Villagers Vote to Keep Alcohol Curbs Associated Press
Jack Goulding; Former Editor for The Times BURT FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Dolls--More Than Collectibles : Business: Store owner says her specialty helps children develop a 'strong sense of identity.' JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'JFK' Premiere: Nothing Covert BILL HIGGINS
Star Trek Ornament Hits the Stars : Decorations: A replica of the Starship Enterprise is this year's hottest Christmas tree bauble. ROXANNE ROBERTS, THE WASHINGTON POST
A Place to Call Home : A Small Massachusetts College Town Has Become a Haven for Women, Especially Lesbians ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Gets Wish: Jail Term : Shelter: His $40 bank holdup gains him the comforts of a cell for six months. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Blue Line Officials Want More Parking at 3 Stations
Easy Pickings : Crime: Pickpockets prey on tired, distracted Christmas shoppers who are flush with cash and credit cards. Along with the money, they rob people of the holiday spirit. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu Chief to Shun S. Africa Constitutional Talks : Apartheid: Buthelezi says organizers snubbed the Zulu king. His decision is a setback, but it won't delay Friday's opening. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Bans Gang Members From 2 Parks MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park Police Announce Promotions
Hatch Tried to Get BCCI Loan for Friend : Thrifts: The senator did not know his associate was being sued for a defaulted loan from a failed savings and loan at the same time, his spokesman says. DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Bubblegum : The B-52s meet the Ronettes in the Chickletts, a retro girl group that may leave you trying to adjust your watch. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Far East Link : Cal Lutheran students are learning more about contemporary China, thanks to two visiting scholars-in-residence. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Catholic Bishops Change Policy on 3 'Holy Days of Obligation' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Swim Coach Wades Through Turmoil, Emerges as Savior : Athletics: When John Woodling was named to head the Golden West Swim Club, he was surrounded by skeptics. Now he's awash in success. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Closure Puts Workers Out in the Cold : Jobs: About 280 employees of the financially troubled Beverly Hills Medical Center are given layoff notices. Some say they will file a lawsuit seeking severance pay and continuation of benefits. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith Rape Case Accuser Gives Up Her Anonymity : Media: The woman's name is released. She is set to appear on ABC-TV's 'PrimeTime Live' tonight. From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : 'Dear Departed': Anger Shapes an Artist : DEAR DEPARTED by Marguerite Yourcenar Translated by Maria Louise Ascher Farrar, Straus, Giroux $25; 346 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
DISCOVERY : Peel and Pour Factory Warehouse APRIL JACKSON Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. Address: 5362 Oceanus Drive, Suite C, Huntington Beach Telephone: (714) 892-4658 Miscellaneous Information: Warehouse is open to public by appointment only.
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Plays Ohio State in Volleyball Final Four
The Fans' Choices
Through Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m., Dee and Danny Baker's house...
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Male Bonding : In Simi Valley, film students focus on a place where men go after they've been dumped by a woman. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel High Runner Wins State Cross-Country Title
SOON IT WILL BE CHRISTMAS DAY : . . . And With So Much to Do Before the Holiday, Why Not Start Celebrating Now? RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
COOL CAMPS : Where the Days Are Filled With Arts and Crafts, Lessons in Mime, Horseback Riding and More, Minus the Mosquitoes CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Holiday Calendar
From Swedish Smorgasbord to Yule Logs, Tables Are Set for Holiday BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
Shopping Center Hours Extended
HOLIDAY DINING : This Year Leave the Cooking to Others; Yule Not Regret It BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
Que pasa? : PEOPLE / GENTE ALICIA DI RADO
Julie Carmen to Play Judge in Television Role ELENA KELLNER, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Downey Turns 35 but Roots Go Back 118 Years LORNA FERNANDES
Safe Serving : Some lead is inevitable in ceramic tableware. But whether a user ingests the substance depends on how a dish is used. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All-Star Team to Be Announced
TAKE IT SLOW : A Long Beach Exhibit of Morris Graves' Works Is Something to be Savored CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition
Independents Put Own Spin on Record Sales KEVIN BRASS
Volunteers, donations needed
Former CSULB Athletic Director Predicts Comeback : Football: Alignment with the Western Football Conference in Division I-AA would put the team back on the field, but at a lower cost. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Bilingual Plays Will Speak Holiday Lovers' Language ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Traditional Treats : Preparing food and sharing the feast are part of the holiday celebration rooted in Latino history. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Cites Hazard of Common Items : Toxics: Improper disposal of batteries, paint or motor oil harms the environment. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN MANHATTAN TRANSFER : Thinner Times : Bowing to fiscal realities, the jazz-pop group will appear at Wheeler Hot Springs with only piano and bass accompaniment. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sticking to Your Guns About Toys
Disney Committee Could Use New Mission
Learning Center Grows to Fill Community Needs ALICIA DI RADO, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Scalini Still Serves Up Serious Italian Dining DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
Parade Unites 2 Worlds EDUARDO GARRIGUES, Eduardo Garrigues is the consul general of Spain in Los Angeles and author of the novel "The Grass Rain" (McMillan, 1984).
THEATER NOTES : Missing Maynez : The founder of the Plaza Players is recovering from heart problems. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DO-IT-THEMSELFERS : Marc Cohn and Wendy MaHarry Are Singer-Songwriters With Their Work Cut Out for Them MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition
Jason Stuart's Routine Packs an Off-the-Wallop DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Jim Plunkett Remains a Success Through Air FRANK SOTOMAYOR, NUESTRO TIEMPO EDITOR
Tank to Sub for Rowena Reservoir : Water: DWP and residents reach agreement on a plan for a landscaped area to preserve the neighborhood's ambience. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selection of U.S. Host Cities for World Cup Soccer Delayed
Arson Case a Challenge for Prosecutors : Courts: The lawyer for Fire Capt. John Orr, who faces charges in a series of blazes, has already started poking holes in the federal case. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ANAHEIM : District Votes Urged for Council Elections TERRY SPENCER and KEVIN JOHNSON
Everyone Is Mayor (Sort of) CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Woos and Wins Ikea With $13.5-Million Deal ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Fishing Boat Sinks at Harbor Mooring CAITLIN ROTHER
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BUENA PARK : McCune to Succeed Griffin as Mayor LYNDA NATALI
State Cleanup at Aliso Creek Rest Stop Persuades Frazee to Halt Closing Plans JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Police Find Drug Lab; Couple Held TED JOHNSON
OXNARD : Santa Paula Man, 19, Hurt in Shooting SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
Commission OKs Driverless Trains for Green Line : Transit: Panel approves contracts for 23-mile system despite concerns of the builder and eventual operator. The project is running as much as $276 million over budget. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoo Officials View Animals From a Difficult Perspective PAUL CHAVEZ
Teams of 2 Colleges May Merge DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wait Your Turn AL MARTINEZ
Accord Reached on Repairs to Oceanside Civic Center RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Additional Funds Approved for Bridge MARY HELEN BERG
COLUMN RIGHT : A President Isolated by Bureaucracy : Conflicting voices have been kept remote from Bush. He needs to hear from Main Street. R. EMMETT TYRRELL JR., R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. is editor of the American Spectator
Soviet Turmoil Leaves Relief Supplies Grounded : Food: Plane that was to deliver America's Cup contender's boat and return with donated food is stalled in St. Petersburg. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Donations Slow in Toys for Tots Drive PATRICK McCARTNEY
Council OKs General Plan for Lawndale Development STEVE HIRANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : 4 Cities Join Move to Form Fire District TOM McQUEENEY
Principals Say Budget Cuts Threaten Education PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family Robbed in 5th Such Recent Case : Crime: Two armed teens hold eight residents at gunpoint and ransack house. Police say prosperous Vietnamese are being targeted. BOB ELSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Officers Elected by School Board GREG HERNANDEZ
Super Lotto Results
County to Get $111.8 Million for Roads : Government: Most of the federal gasoline-tax money will be used for improvements, but some is earmarked for clean-air programs. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEW SOVIET COMMONWEALTH : So Much Nationalism, So Much Ego : It's hard to feel confident that rationality will prevail. But the West must help now or feed the growing chaos. ARCHIE BROWN, Archie Brown is a professor of politics at Oxford University and director of the Russian and East European Center at St. Antony's College, Oxford. and
Laguna to Consider Buying 100 Lots for Open Space LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE : City Officials Expect Housing Density Law MARY HELEN BERG
2 Tons of Snow to Be Shipped to Park
Federal Act Could Help Fund Magnetic- Levitation Rail : Transportation: The President has approved $725 million to study the technology that may be used to propel trains between Palmdale and LAX. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
No Free Lunch--and No Easy Way Out : Bush needs a Camp David-style conference on the economy
San Diego
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Taxation Without Representation
Funds Sought to Muffle Jet Noise
LAPD Chief Screening Panel Picked TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metro Rail Safety Worker Sues Over Her Dismissal ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyon Country Youth, 17, Killed When Car Hits a Parked Truck
Commerce Dept. Official Will Return to UCLA
COUNTYWIDE : Education Officials Reject Land Transfer JON NALICK
Bradley Plans Spending Cuts to Balance Budget : Economy: He vows to hold the line on taxes after hearing gloomy projections from a panel of advisers. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : City Will Annex Industrial Park PSYCHE PASCUAL
Girl, 6, Finds Father, Friend Shot to Death
NEWPORT BEACH : Kindergarten May Be Home to Coastline LISA MASCARO
THOUSAND OAKS : Trash Fees Hiked to Pay for Recycling PSYCHE PASCUAL
San Diego
Council Members Blast Century Cable Rate Hike
Student Shot by Robber Finds College a Caring Place ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$175,000 Allocated to Redraw Council Districts
Carson Staff to Get Next Week Off--Without Pay ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Discharges
OXNARD : Board Says School to Affect Area Little PAUL PAYNE and SHERRY JOE
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
Schools Can't Do It All
Kemp and Bush
Don't Drink and Drive
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
'Onion Field' Killer Arrested in Drug Case
Committee on Violent Crime Reviews Goals at 1st Meeting JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forest Service Is Given Seized Land
Hard-Times Bank Bandit Gets 6 Months ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Generosity Lifts Spirits of Fatal Fire's Survivors : Kindness: Both friends and strangers have helped the Salvadoran family members who survived a Santa Ana Christmas tree fire that killed two and injured two. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Squeal as Big Kids Try On Santa Caps JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Deadlocks on Charge Against Deputy MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Cleared of Racial Bias Charges
COSTA MESA : Dreams of a Garden Start to Wither MARY ANNE PEREZ
OJAI : 900 Evacuated From High School When Power Line Is Cut DAVID CIAFFARDINI
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
Grinch Foiled by Christmas Spirit : Generous Neighbors Turn the Theft of Presents From Shelter for Homeless Mothers Into a Blessing in Disguise GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vets' Pride Isn't Same as Japan-Bashing
Community Policing
CAMARILLO : Top Water District Official Resigns
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
6-Year-Old Finds Father, Friend Slain in Sherman Oaks RICHARD LEE COLVIN and LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thank You
Woman Died Before Wreck, Doctor Says : Murder Hearing: Estranged husband is accused of killing woman found in car that plunged over cliff. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Students' Writing Skills, Interest Grow MAIA DAVIS
Student Auto Shop Wins Approval
Operation Santa Claus Badly Needs Helping Hand : Charity: The volunteer program that provides gifts to needy youngsters faces a shortage of donations. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean Grocer to Be Charged in Attack on Girl
SAN CLEMENTE : Police Team Targets Drunk Drivers
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
Thousand Oaks Residents to Get Anti-Crime Help
Council to Study Panel's Call for Mini-Golf Bids JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Respiratory Virus, Flu Hitting Schools Hard : Illness: An absentee rate of 30% is reported in county public schools. The first confirmed case of influenza-A in the county is identified. LILY ENG and AJOWA N. IFATEYO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego
Supporting the Police
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
Human Relations Panel Asks City to Reconfirm Each of Its Members : Discrimination: The action is an effort to quell criticism of a commis- sioner accused of holding anti-gay views. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawthorne Plans Misdemeanor Charges for Grocer : Conflict: Korean market owner is accused of hitting a 12-year-old black girl who he claims stole candy from his store. The incident has led to picketing in front of the shop. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock for Stockings : Suppliers' Leftovers to Brighten Foster Children's Christmas BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ueberroth Picked to Lead Business Panel : Council: He joins four others from O.C. on a 17-member team to improve California's competitiveness. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pet Therapy Can Be the Best Medicine for Patients in Pain : Medicine: Recovery center at Grossmont Hospital gets welcome Christmas visit from furry creatures. DAVID AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Found Slain in Yorba Linda Grove Identified
A Smile Sparked Lifelong Commitment BILL BILLITER
Few Happy With Forest Rezoning : Planning: Supervisors compromise to allow 20-acre private lots in Cleveland National Forest. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Finds Scaffolding Fall Nobody's Fault GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Leads to Killings From Other Drivers : Crime: The 35 lunch truck vendors say none of them has experienced any extortion. But they take the opportunity to complain about officers. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Man Sued by City Can Keep His Roof Off-White PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neither Witch Hunt nor Whitewash : Alarmed supervisors appoint special counsel to probe excessive use of force by deputies
L.A. Redux / The City Then and Now CECILIA RASMUSSEN
Woman Wins $500,000 in Suit Over Traffic Signal
Anaheim May Extend Patrol Officer Shifts : Budgeting: The 12-hour, three-day-a-week schedules would be in lieu of hiring more personnel, a union official says. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Held in August Shooting
San Diego
Simi Hit by Double Dose of Bad News on Economy : Finances: First Interstate Bancard will lay off 130. Due to a drop in sales tax revenues, the city imposes a hiring freeze. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Throwing Cold Water on the Wetlands : If new report is right, White House needs to think again about revised protection rules
Dorsey High Students
Block Gets Delay but He Still May Have to Testify : Law enforcement: The judge in the trial of six narcotics officers orders the sheriff to answer questions in writing before he decides whether to quash a defense subpoena. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith's Acquittal on Rape Charge
PLATFORM : The Color of Money JOHN W. MACK, JOHN W. MACK, president of the Los Angeles Urban League, commented on the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza shopping center--why it's failing and what is needed to make it successful. He told The Times: and
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Plan to Lay Off 3 Firefighters Dropped JOHN PENNER
Shoppers Go Back to Basics : Economy: Holiday buyers are less impulsive and are avoiding pricey items. But gifts under $50 are selling well. SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County GOP Ousts Leader Over Pro-David Duke Stance : Politics: Committee voids election of Bill Jones, who called the ex-Klansman good for the party. But he deems the action illegal. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rohrabacher, Dornan to Meet Again DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Obituaries
OJAI : Water Board Delays Vote on Restrictions DAVID CIAFFARDINI
Santee
Orange Juice Spill Shuts Freeway Lane
6 Arrested in Carson Burglaries
Unfinished Housing Tract to Be Torched for Movie JOHN CHANDLER
WWII Era Is Alive for Collector HERBERT J. VIDA
Jury Weighing Man's Motive in Death of Fiancee : Torrance: The defendant says he acted in self-defense before putting the body in a box and taking it to Texas. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Panel Faced a Jam of Lobbyists DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Paralyzed in Crash Settles Suit for $3.5 Million JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Trial Set in Alleged Sexual Assault : Courts: The defendant is charged with attacking an 84-year-old woman. He is said to have been a house guest. COLLIN NASH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Art Classes Also Teach Art of Selling JANE HULSE
Dr. Albert W. Thompson; Retired Physician
LAGUNA BEACH : City Loans Trailer Park Group $150,000 LESLIE EARNEST
VENTURA : Board Says Officer Acted Reasonably PAUL PAYNE
Police Now Say Attacks Not 'Wilding' : Crime: The North Park-Hillcrest task force arrests two, and police deny that the assaults were limited to blacks against whites. A gag is put on the detective who first spoke up. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Fire Official Indicted by Federal Jury : Arson: He is charged with eight counts of setting or attempting to set blazes in four cities. Investigators say there are links to events in his unpublished novel. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Orders Ban on Hazing Practices by LAPD Officers : Police: A spokesman denies that the Dec. 6 action was taken in anticipation of the City Council approving payment of $215,000 to an injured policeman. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Adopts Homeless Plan : The poor: Public safety, social services and housing are included in program. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Mexican Tradition : Catholic Charities Holds Las Posadas Celebration for Needy ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Officials Will Meet to Assess Financial Damage : Investments: The city has more than $6 million invested with Steven D. Wymer, who is accused of fraud. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden Calls for Coastal Commissioner to Quit
SPORTS
A Lesson Learned on Bench : Volleyball: Marissa Hatchett didn't enjoy being out of the lineup. Her play since returning has helped UCLA reach the NCAA Final Four. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Hopes to End NAIA Jinx MARTIN BECK
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Twer Leads Woodbridge Past Esperanza
Santa Clara Shoots 71% in 63-46 Win JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seattle Pacific Shoots Past SCC Women
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
He Goes From Near Sea Level to Being About a Mile High THOMAS BONK
Toreros' Woods Stepping Forward to Take Challenge : Basketball: His role as a scoring leader puts him up against the league's tougher players. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notes CHRIS FOSTER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Ramona Falls in First Round of Florida Tournament
Robinson: 'Time for Me to Move On' : Pro football: He resigns as coach of the Rams, effective after Sunday's game. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Along Comes Another Embarrassment TIM KAWAKAMI
No Surprise in Announcement : Reaction: Players and coaches expected Robinson to leave. To them, only the timing was in question. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Weary Chang Loses in Exhibition STEVEN HERBERT
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels, Tartabull's Agent Talk, but That's All HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Left of the Real Robinson MIKE PENNER
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
ANALYSIS : In the End, a Coach and a Team Are Still in Search of an Identity MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notes TOM HAMILTON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : DeBerg May Start for Chiefs Sunday CHRIS DUFRESNE
NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets Gain More Confidence After Ending Suns' Winning Streak at 9 From Associated Press
UCLA Women Beat No. 22 Ohio State
Teufel Expected to Reject Padres' Offer of Arbitration : Baseball: That decision would limit time frame in which team must work to sign free-agent infielder. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : 49ers Not Pleased With Raiders' Effort Associated Press
Gasping Warriors Handle Clippers : Pro basketball: Golden State wins, 104-100, with 5 points in final 3 minutes. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Golden West Men Lose Their Third Consecutive Game
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Cross-Country Plan Aims to Hike State Meet Entries JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stewart's UCI Debut Is Put on Hold Again ROBYN NORWOOD
Prep Notes BARBIE LUDOVISE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Georgia Misses Often, Still Beats Georgia Tech From Associated Press
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Chandler Retains Goal for CSUN in Her New Role
Prep Notes KIM KUTCHER
Lott One of Eight Raiders Going to Pro Bowl; No Rams Make It : Pro football: Six of eight Oilers named will be starters. Redskins and Bills also place eight players in the Feb. 2 game. From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Notes CHRIS FOSTER
Peninsula's Strategy Fails in 46-45 Loss to Kennedy : Preps: Plan to get the ball to forward Anthony goes awry as Panthers lose their first game. Peninsula guard White is top scorer with 23 points, including 19 in second half. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kennedy Defense Stifles Peninsula's Last Gasp TOM HAMILTON
THE NHL : For North Stars, Won Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest STEVE SPRINGER
Doctor: Johnson Can't Come Back : Lakers: A speculated appearance in the NBA playoffs is dismissed because of health. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
College Hockey Tournament Begins Tonight THERESA MUNOZ
NHL ROUNDUP : Oilers Beat Fuhr, Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Prep Notes FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Byrd Cleared to Land in Pro Bowl : NFL: He will join Junior Seau and Marion Butts on the AFC team in the post-season game. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beauty Pageant Official Drops Tyson Lawsuit From Staff and Wire Reports
For $10.85 Million Over 2 Years, Morris Will Call Toronto Home : Baseball: He leaves Minneapolis because the Twins can't ante up. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP NOTES : Top Recruits Consider Next Big Step MIKE REILLEY
Robinson: 'Time for Me to Move On' : Replacement: Buddy Ryan is said to be the top choice, with Chuck Knox next on the list. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
AZTEC UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Luginbill Makes Adjustments in Lineup for Freedom Bowl SCOTT MILLER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : After Black Tie Affair's Fast Finish, He Deserves to Be Horse of the Year BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Women's Team Is Losing Two Players : Colleges: Senior Jesko will apply to redshirt because of a back injury. Freshman Murray is released from scholarship and plans to transfer. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Seven Years of Romance, Two Years of Breaking Up : Rams: Robinson was an immediate success and built on that until the 1990 season began a decline. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING : Anglers Must Be Cautious in Rough Conditions DAN STANTON
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : CSUN Women Fall to 0-12 but Still Find a Ray of Hope
Prep Notes ELLIOTT TEAFORD
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Takes Bolsa Grande Championship
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Unranked Foothill Boys Shut Out Fourth-Rated Corona del Mar
Future Is Now for the Raiders and Marinovich : Pro football: With Schroeder injured, rookie from USC jumps over Evans and into the starting lineup. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
JOHN ROBINSON RESIGNS AS RAM COACH : 55 Years of Ram History
USC Names Academic Services Official ELLIOTT ALMOND
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
With Football Season Past, Morningside Coach Gets His Mind Back on Track MITCH POLIN
Just Another Member of the Bruin Family : Amy Banachowski Joins Her Father at UCLA After a Season at UC San Diego IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zamperini the Most Authentic Hero in USC Lore JIM MURRAY
Resting on His Laurels : Moorpark College's Barajas Celebrates State Wrestling Title by Sleeping, Eating MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LSU Star Plays With In-Your-Face Style : NCAA volleyball: The Tigers, ranked fifth, face No. 2 CS Long Beach. UCLA faces Ohio State. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARGER UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Smith to Go on Injured Reserve; Chargers Set to Activate Fields T.J. SIMERS
The Times 1991 All-County Football Team : Defense Finally Gets Top Billing in All-County Review : Scoring Attracts Its Share of Fans, But Keeping Opponents Under Control Makes Points With Coaches : High school football: Defense is cited by many as a key reason behind the success of several Section teams. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Johnson's Wife Tests Negative for HIV ELLIOTT ALMOND
BUSINESS
Keating Bail Cut but He's Still in Jail : Hearing: The ex-S&L owner says he can't immediately raise the money for his release. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Workers' Voices From Times Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fears About Ross' Health Jolt Stock of Time Warner : Media: Some insist that the chairman's condition is worse than acknowledged. That is raising leadership concerns. SCOT J. PALTROW and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Up 5.81 on Hopes of Cut in Interest Rates : Market Overview Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Buena Park Seeks a New Developer for Freeway Center LYNDA NATALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wymer-Controlled Investments May Be Unfrozen : Inquiry: Many of the accounts appear to be intact. Most of the $1.2 billion could be freed as early as Friday. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEC Expects to Post Loss for 2nd Quarter From Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mixed Reviews for GM Cuts : Autos: Less capacity is welcome, but lower capital spending may hurt the firm. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quiksilver Reports $6.4-Million Net for Fiscal Year From a Times Staff Writer
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Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Glen Ivy Founder, CEO to Step Down GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Files for Chapter 11 : Debt: Partnership building a Temecula retirement community, led by San Diego-based Buie Corp., blames its woes on soured investments in Executive Life. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
NYSE Punishes Ex-Drexel Chief Executive : Securities: Frederick H. Joseph allegedly failed to rein in Michael Milken's high-yield bond department. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Give Cards Instead of Gifts : Christmas: As the economy forces consumers to scale back on presents, more are sending high-priced greeting cards. KEVIN E. CULLINANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Lidak Board Members Quit Over Management of Firm CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Childhood Sparks to Science Careers MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Callaway Golf to Go Public
Independence Bank May Get Cash to Survive : Banking: Its alleged secret owner, Bank of Commerce and Credit International, may pump money into the ailing institution under a plea bargain with prosecutors, sources say. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Seizes L.A. Money Order Firm : Finance: General Money Order couldn't honor $3.16 million of its paper. KEVIN E. CULLINANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Software That Helps You Play Piano LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
GM RETRENCHES : Lack of Details Disturbs Workers : Employment: Though attrition and retirement will be used first, layoffs could follow to reach the company's goal of cutting 74,000 jobs by 1995. From Reuters
Settlement Reached in Oceanside Civic Center Dispute : Building: The city resolves its case with Taylor Woodrow, the contractor blamed for leaking ceilings, a flawed exterior finish and other problems in the complex. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Expects Up to $2 Billion in Excess Cash JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubbish by Rail : 4 Groups Propose to Haul Off Southland Garbage by Train MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Companies Foresee No Quick Relief to Slump : Recession: Leading newspaper firms, including Times Mirror, are digging in on the premise that 1992 will be another bad year. MICHAEL CONNOR, REUTERS
Stepping on Toes : Rockport Trips Up Flea Market Seller, Saying Swap Meet Violates Its 'Image' CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western Digital Agrees to Sell Circuit-Board Business to Testar DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glen Ivy Founder Will Step Down in Wake of Probe : Investigation: Two directors likely to temporarily control nation's biggest time-share firm. GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Embalming the Yuletide Spirit : THE FRUGAL GOURMET CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS, By Jeff Smith Morrow: $25; 298 pp.) ANNE MENDELSON
An Upstanding Tradition JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
THE HOME COOK : Do Not Eat Until Christmas MARION CUNNINGHAM
Crucifer Power LESLIE LAND
Thanksgiving II: The Sequel CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last-Minute Christmas Cooking DONNA DEANE and MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
Yule Go Nuts! BETTY ROSBOTTOM, Rosbottom is a cooking school director
Grown-Ups: Where Are Their Priorities? RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
After Christmas . . . Kwanzaa ERIC V. COPAGE, Copage is the author of "Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Cooking" ( William Morrow & Co. Inc., 1991) and an editor at the New York Times Magazine
The Family That Bakes Together . . . DELIA EPHRON
A Kwanzaa Primer ERIC V. COPAGE
Winter Squash: Incredible Hulks of the Kitchen VIANA La PLACE, La Place is is a cookbook author
High-Tech Christmas Baking MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors
Beggars Feel the Crunch CHARLES PERRY
When It's Fondue Time in the Rockies LORI ESCHLER
No Thanks, Waiter, I'll Open It Myself DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
A Mexican Melting Pot BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sambalism JONATHAN GOLD
The Rift of the Magi KRISTIAN HOFFMAN
Up-Ending Tradition ABBY MANDEL
Fruitcake: Friend or Foe IRENE SAX, NEWSDAY
Boutique Goat Cheeses From Idaho BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buttermilk Pie, Silly Carrots, Fudge ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All I Want for Christmas Is My Old Roast Beef ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE REVIEW : 'Pinocchio' Nose-Dives After Intro M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music/dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Destination Unknown : Ex-Alarm Guitarist Doing Some Hard Travelin' Along Folk Path MIKE BOEHM
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Levey Oversaw Completion of Theaters NANCY CHURNIN
Music/dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Quotable
Handing Over the Reins : * Theater: Alan Levey is stepping down as managing director of the La Jolla Playhouse. His interim successor has her work cut out for her. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Donor Fills MOCA Wish List With a Prized Work by Warhol SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
COMEDY REVIEW : Reviving a Show That's Dead-Tired : * Unlike the other acts on the bill, headliner Tim Bedore manages to put a little life into his routine at the Improv in Irvine. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Venice's SPARC Sets Dance to 'Free La Frida'
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Flowery Cultural Exchange : Television: This will be the first time in the 103-year history of the Rose Parade that Russia and the republics will be able to see the event. 'It's a gift of hope,' says the producer. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country-Music Club Planned in San Juan MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific's Summer Lineup CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Video Rental Chart : 'City Slickers' Lassos One of Top Spots DENNIS HUNT
Opera Pacific Official to Leave Position in Ohio CHRIS PASLES
The Play That Came to Dinner in Prague : Stage: An adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' with an international cast raises spirits in Czechoslovakia. WADE DANIELS and BEN SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Sullivan is editor-in-chief and Daniels is managing editor of Prognosis, an English-language newspaper based in Prague.
ART REVIEWS : Furnishings as Containers for Our Belief Systems SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Sink or Swim Time for 'Hook' : Movies: The film industry is watching to see how the big-budget film fares during the key Christmas vacation period. DAVID J. FOX and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Bonfire of the Vanities? : Admirers of Brett Weston Question Why He Destroyed a Lifetime's Worth of Negatives SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pumpkins, Hole Unleash Frustrations RICHARD CROMELIN
'Smoke on the Mountain' Signaled Success for Writer NANCY CHURNIN
Parks Get Cracking : * Holiday fare: Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm are each presenting a version of Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker.' LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
To Holmes, Technology Is Elementary : Stage: Playwright Rupert Holmes thrives on gimmicks electronic and otherwise to make his thrillers 'be the thrill rides of live theater.' ROBERT EPSTEIN
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