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What happened on December 03, 1992
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Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Charge She Strangled Her Stepson From Associated Press
6 Alleged Smugglers and 4 Tons of Cocaine Seized JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Boosts Nutrition Data on Food Labels : Health: Sweeping new regulations are aimed at giving consumers more useful dietary information. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Harry Lyon Morris; Former Liberian Delegate to U.N.
Roughhousing on Big, Rustic Furniture : Design: The latest in home decor is not sissy stuff. The more bullet holes, knots or nicks in the pine, the better. JURA KONCIUS, THE WASHINGTON POST
Robert Simon; Specialized in Character Roles
A Traditional 'Nutcracker'
Hawaiian at Home : A few Ventura County growers make a success of the buttery, armor-shelled morsels. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking for a More Positive View of Youth
CHRISTMAS GIFTS : Home Petite Home : Dollhouses aren't just for little girls anymore. Building and furnishing the tiny domiciles has become a family hobby. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSING WOMEN : Try to Find the Original Females in Kathy Grove's Reproductions of Famous Paintings and Photos CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
MUSIC / THE UPBEAT : Reach for the Ska : Dancing will be mandatory when these locals crank up their horn-powered sound Friday at Toes Tavern. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Stage in His Life : 'Our Gang' Actor Shares His Knowledge With a New Generation MARILYN OLIVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Sets Mark for Votes Cast in Election From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Church's Political Ads Spark IRS Probe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diamond Bar : Miller Selected as Mayor
U.N. Arms Team Due in Iraq Associated Press
Chief Reformist Warns Ruble May Collapse RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transitional U.N. Rule for Somalia Advocated : Peacekeeping: Bush Administration seeks agreement on move that would follow military action. DOYLE McMANUS and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ON THE MOVE : Times Orange County Holiday Parade Steps Off in a New Direction This Year RICK VANDERKNYFF
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Lynne Cheney to Exit Endowment Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Westwood : Park Now Is Part of L.A.
'Tis the Season : Shopping, dances and concerts are included in festivities to celebrate the holidays. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
10 to Vie for Job as Airports Chief : Government: List of candidates narrowed in nationwide search. Only two applicants are from outside City Hall. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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City Reviews Laws on Adult Businesses DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Turn Garden Site Into Parking Lot Draws Fire : Environment: University officials say farming club must be evicted to make room for construction project. Those who till the land say they won't go without a fight. JOHN POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eco-Treks : If digging ancient bones or hugging dolphins are in your spring or summer travel plans, now's the time to book the trip. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cost Savings Seen in Dropping Hospital Plan : Health: An alternative to a new 357-bed facility would save $57.2 million annually, a study shows. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Islamic Nations Hint They Might Send Bosnia Arms KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant to Bolster AIDS Programs for Latinos : Outreach: Sunset clinic will use the money it won from a federal agency to hire four new employees. ANNE KLARNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Lennon's Killer Showing Remorse From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Massachusetts Town's Snafu Costs Man a Tree Associated Press
Lots of Spicy Options at Spices Thai Cafe DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
The Kirov Premieres Its Unique Version of the Holiday Classic in Costa Mesa : A 'NUTCRACKER' BREAKS THE MOLD CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
Discovery Satellite Deployed Successfully : Space: With its main military assignment done, the crew set to work on a host of tasks, including 13 other Pentagon projects. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storms Headed for Southland
City Officials Bracing for More Budget Woes : Economy: City manager says local government will have 'to work smarter' and become more entrepreneurial in order to cope with worsening fiscal problems. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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WORDS AND IMAGES : Gifts in Volumes : An event at the county fairgrounds holds promise for all manner of folks, from collectors to sharers to givers. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Child Health Care Plan Becomes Law From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County Video Rentals Ardith Smith
Something Old, Somewhere New ANN CONWAY
Beverly Hills : Flood Insurance Offered
San Gabriel : $81,183 in Budget Cuts OKd
As Resentment Builds, Some 2nd Thoughts on the Grinch of Simi Valley AURORA MACKEY, Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer
Glendale : Festival Funding Approved
U.S. Officials Crack Ring of Carjackers Reuters
Host Gets Worse Plucking Than His Thanksgiving Turkey TIM RUTTEN
Beating Revives Tension in N.Y. Neighborhood From Associated Press
Claremont : City Seeks Budget Ideas
Bell : Program of Home Repair Grants Increased to $5,000
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush Call to Clinton Reveals New Closeness : Policy: Discussion of the Somalia mission indicates greater levels of collaboration between the former opponents. DOUGLAS JEHL and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suit Targets Campaign to Protect Bird MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intimacy Is House Special MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Top N.Y. Prosecutor Quits Reuters
Partial Verdict Denied in George Iran-Contra Case From Associated Press
German Accused of Arson Deaths Slashes His Wrists : Extremists: Suicide attempt comes on the same day the government announces plan to ban neo-Nazi rock music. From Associated Press
CSULB Gets Shot to Host Tournament : Volleyball: Awarding of the NCAA regional depends on the 49ers beating Arkansas State on Friday in the first round of postseason playoffs. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Que Pasa? : PEOPLE NANCY ZUBIRI
Vacant Council Seat to Be Filled by Appointment : Government: Applications will be taken until Dec. 23 for the position formerly held by Grace Napolitano. CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans' Choices
Clinton's Plans for Tax Cut Reaffirmed : Budget: An aide said the break to middle class will stay in the incoming President's economic agenda out of 'fairness.' DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Identifying Signs of Possible Mistreatment CRISTINE RUSSELL
Sierra Madre : Meeting on City's Growth
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City to Hear New Glenmore Plan : Development: The builder's third proposal includes reducing the hillside lots from 46 to 40. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW / 'THE FOX' : A Must-Catch : Arts Council Center's production boasts a strong cast and a sure-footed adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence novella. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Struggling With the Politics of 'Freedom' BOB SIPCHEN
NEWS ANALYSIS : Despite Coup's Failure, Venezuelan Democracy Is at Risk : Leadership: President and others may mistakenly see repudiation of rebellion by public as an endorsement of a corrupt political system. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damages Go to Kin of O.C. Man Killed by Officer LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riot Report Says Guard Bungled : Unrest: A series of errors kept troops from going into action for nearly a day, study finds. Commander calls the report 'fair and accurate' and says changes are under way. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Water, There's No Attacks-Exempt Status Rick Gignetti and David Reyes
Having It Both Ways : Lagerfeld's Hemlines Go Up and Down at Fashion Benefit BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hate Crime Probe Leads to Drug Arrests
IOUs for State Workers Broke Law, Judge Says : Budget: U.S. District Court finds that California violated Depression-era regulation requiring employees to be paid in 'cash or its equivalent.' A spokesman says Gov. Wilson may seek an appeal. VIRGINIA ELLIS and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Hostages Sticking Up for Lebanon : Reunion: 11 former captives gather to spark renewed interest in the beleaguered nation. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49er Men to Open Season in Hawaii : Basketball: Three high-scoring starters return from last year's team, but the point guard spot is unclear. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Program Aids Parents in Handling Teen-Age Rebels : Workshops: Bilingual sessions target mothers and fathers of children who ditch school, belong to gangs or become violent. JESSICA GOODHEART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULTURE WATCH : Sowing the Seeds of Wedded Bliss PAUL DEAN
Maura O'Connell : "Blue Is the Colour of Hope": Warner Bros.
The Season of Giving--It's Hanukkah ANNE KLARNER
Spirits Glow as N.Y. Lights 60th Christmas Tree From Associated Press
Try Something Old as a Gift KATHIE BOZANICH, Kathie Bozanich is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
New Harassment Allegations Surface in Packwood Case : Congress: Oregon group says at least 5 more women have reported sexual misconduct by the senator. All have so far declined to be identified. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stricter Seat Belt Law Takes Effect Jan. 1 MINERVA CANTO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1947's 'The Bishop's Wife' Captures Season's Essence MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Firm Fined for Smuggling Toxic Waste : Courts: The trial is the first to result from a tip from Mexican customs officials, who were offered a bribe to let materials into the country. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Such Thing As a Predictable Fall Fling T. JEFFERSON PARKER, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
Sports Notebook CAP CAREY
L.A. Subway's Message Is Clear: This Is Not New York : Transportation: Red Line officials try to create an image that will woo commuters from their cars. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champagne Antics at Grand Opening to Aid Abused Kids DAVID NELSON
Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Discord : Environment: Plans to build 40 luxury homes near the Hollywood Reservoir stir up partisans on both sides. Some fear loss of wildlife. Others say it could have been worse. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lasting Reminder of the Glory Days of Cinema in Westchester AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : Abandoned Baby Released to Temporary Foster Home
Ex-School Official Accused of Theft Faces More Charges GREGORY CROUCH and KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Sensitive Plan for the Waterfront DIRK SUTRO
COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : Ball State Coach in Awe of Bruins but Hopes for Break : GIRLS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW ALAN OTA
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Cal State Women's Volleyball Team in Elite 8 Tournament GARY KLEIN
Average Golfer May Not Reign at Monarch Beach MIKE SPENCER, Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Grave Situation : The authors of a book on Nordhoff Cemetery decide to hold an autograph session there. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : R-1 Commission Disbanded
Pleas for Peace : Art: Works by an Israeli institute's Arab and Jewish children emphasize the need for trust and understanding. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ships With Hidden Spaces Smuggle Haitians Into U.S. : Refugees: The new tactic and a surge in illegal immigration may be linked to the upcoming Clinton inauguration. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Woman on Trial for Kidnaping Father From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Maria's' Christmas Tale on Readers' Hit Parade : Theodore Taylor's novella about a Nativity scene on a flat-bed float has generated interest in a fictional town. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Rescue Helicopter Fired on in Cambodia CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARTY CENTRAL : Youth: What is there for bored Simi Valley teen-agers to do? Too often the answers include drinking, drugs and unsupervised revelry. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th Suspect Is Arrested in 2 Carjacking Murders Associated Press
Hours to Be Cut at 5 Libraries MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura Hills City Manager to Take Malibu Post in February : Government: David Carmany sees land use planning as one of the major challenges in his new position. He replaces Ray Taylor, who is headed for Westlake Village. MANLEY WITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ASIAN GARDEN : Harvest a Bounty of Cultural Delights From Mall in Little Saigon MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Sierra Madre : Composting Effort to Begin
BOOK REVIEW : Reflections and Sketches of Rome in '40s and Beyond : THE VIA VENETO PAPERS, by Ennio Flaiano , Marlboro Press $21.95; 251 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Managing Attention Deficit Disorder : The behavior of ADD children is misunderstood but can be treated. UCI facility hosts a national conference on what can be done in the schools. JEANNE WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Moderns' Paints Harsh Picture of the Lost Generation KATY NOVIELLO
Health Insurers Urge Uniform Rate Structure SPENCER RICH and DANA PRIEST, THE WASHINGTON POST
West Covina : Metrolink Shuttle OKd
El Monte : Ex-INS Officer Is Sentenced
* Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller; Philanthropist
SPORTS TALK : A Promise Kept, and a Title Won KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Blow of Defeat : In politics, everyone loves a winner--while losers are often skewered, second-guessed or forgotten. A month after Election Day, we see how candidates confront the very personal effects of very public defeat in local and national races. We also visit with a man who rediscovered the joys of private life after his loss in '88. : Dukakis: 'Just Get On With Your Life' JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life. A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Shopping for Talent at Ralphs Tourney
Panel to Study Ways to Fund City Libraries EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting Prevents Food Relief From Reaching Sarajevo From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : San Marino Surprise Team of Semifinals : Preps: Bishop Amat, Muir, Duarte have performed as expected, but the Titans have survived despite injuries and illness. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Attorney in Gotti Case to Quit His Job From Associated Press
Blowtorch Cuts Rebel Arms in Salvadoran Ceremony : Central America: Weapons' destruction at isolated encampment is key to U.N.-brokered peace accords. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Urged to Make Gesture to Hanoi : Diplomacy: Senators say Vietnam should be rewarded for its cooperation with search for missing Americans. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Seeks Common Touch for Inauguration WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life. A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Whole World in Their Hands : International Negotiations Project Gives Students a Taste of the U.N. in Action BRIAN SINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Brian Singer is a junior at Fullerton High School, where he is editor of Pleiades, the student newspaper, and a regular contributor to High Life
Ex-Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to Rapes in Canada Reuters
Group Wants New Captain to Lead Station : Law enforcement: Residents fault Michael Nagaoka for failing to hire enough Spanish-speaking deputies. But competition for such officers is fierce and gains have been made, the Sheriff's Department says. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Community of Care : No Stereotyping the Growing Group of AIDS Volunteers RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS BRIEFS / PAUL McLEOD : Basketball Home Opener Changed; Galetti Hired as 49er Broadcaster PAUL McLEOD
Filing Period Opens for Mayor, 3 Council Seats MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Russia's Railway to a New Era : The Trans-Siberian Express offers a trip of beauty and madness through Communist ruins and an encounter with the entrepreneurs reshaping Russia and China. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auction Nets $190,000 for Research BEA MAXWELL
Numbers Don't Favor a Pardon for Weinberger : Bush has granted only 38, a small figure when compared to Reagan's 393, Carter's 534 and Ford's 382. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Pat Barnes Suddenly Finds Brother's Footsteps Harder to Follow JEFF FELLENZER
Giving Goes On All Year for Casa del Mexicano KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blues Brothers : L.A. bar band has been lifted into the big time by independent label god Rick Rubin. They will play the Ventura Theatre. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Asylum for Iraqi Tied to Arms Deals Is Questioned DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaining Ground on a Resource Center MARY LOU LOPER
Miles Davis : "Porgy and Bess" (1958): Columbia STEVE EMMONS
AMA Hopes to Curb Abuse of the Elderly : Families: After a 'granny dumping' case got widespread publicity, new guidelines urge physicians to become more alert to possible signs of harm. CRISTINE RUSSELL, THE WASHINGTON POST
Answers in Fatal Bus Accident Remain Scarce RAY TESSLER and CAROL MASCIOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Brentwood Coach Finds That Turnabout Is Fair Play SEAN WATERS
Randall Duell; Designed Magic Mountain, Other Parks BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lloyd Turner; Cartoon Writer Times Wire Services
College Students Go Back to Grade School : A former teacher has an idea to revitalize public education for free, and now 50 people enrolled at UCI are working for university credit in Santa Ana. SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : Civil Service Panel Refuses to Reinstate Police Sergeant
City of Smiles : Architecture: Function follows fun as fourth-graders design the Los Angeles they'd like to see. Naturally, there's no shortage of pizza parlors. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW / WHEELER HOT SPRINGS : Worth the Climb : Good food and a rustic atmosphere are two reasons to make the journey for dinner or brunch. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : 2 Health Facilities to Open
Agency May Revoke License of Psychologist : Regulation: State board suspends Elaine Marcia Goldberg after inquiry finds that she had 'engaged in acts of gross negligence,' official says. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : More Room for History
High Life. A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Who Do I Turn to When Yule Turns Away?
BENEFIT : Ruby's at Balboa Pier Hosts Carnival for Library RICK VANDERKNYFF
Turning a Devilish Park Into an Angelic Retreat : Nature: Restoring a long-neglected reservoir is a thorny project--starting with what to call the place. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Try Chicken Wings Without a Flap MIKE SPENCER, Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Heart Drug Works for Bedouin Shepherd, 110 Associated Press
Entertainment ELENA KELLNER
La Mirada : Planting of 490 Street Trees Will Begin in Foster Park
Work Project's in a Grass by Itself RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who frequently contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Fission Tests 50 Years Ago Fueled Excitement, Relief TRACY SHRYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LATINO FILMS : 2 Movies Will Spotlight Latino Images : One Is on Migrant Life, the Other on a Mariachi GREGG BARRIOS, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Their Daily Bread : Religion: For the nuns at the Monastery of the Angels, baking and making chocolates is their means of support and among their few contacts with the outside world. CONSELLA A. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Earn Academic Decathlon Honors
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Sour Grapes Over Tourist Boom : The Santa Ynez Valley has become one of the nation's most popular wine-producing regions, prompting some vintners to complain that their quaint area is being stomped on by visitors. KATHLEEN SHARP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Marino : Lawyer Guilty of Stealing
POP : Williams Croons for Christmas BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the The Times Orange County Edition.
Latino Media Center Moves to Atwater
Student Newspaper Honored at Conference
Solitary Man : Even among the few jazz guitarists who dare to face audiences in solo performances, Joe Pass stands alone. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EDUCATION : A Long List of Knowledgeable Gift Ideas All Priced Under $20 MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
THEATER NOTES : Change of Setting : Santa Susana Repertory Company moves from its Simi Valley home to a larger Thousand Oaks facility. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 1/2 Tons of Cocaine Seized by Agents Off Mexico Coast : Drugs: DEA agents acting as freight haulers make largest bust ever recorded in a federal sting. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Project Puts NAMES and Faces on the Tragedy of AIDS DIANNE KLEIN
HOME STYLE / Remodeling : Architect May Be Key to Remodeling Success DIRK SUTRO
Nation IN BRIEF : WEST VIRGINIA : Father of Frostbitten Boy Is Found Guilty From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Scoreboard / Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events : Preps GARY KLEIN
* Sunnie Mann; Author, Wife of Former British Hostage
'Grandfather of East L.A.' : Coach Has Worked With 4 Generations of Youths DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writing Becomes Part of the Equation : Education: Some math teachers are requiring students to do more than learn by rote. They now must be able to expound upon concepts in plain English. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life's Letters : Correspondence Collection Is a Legacy Parents Cherish MAUREEN BROWN, Maureen Brown is a writer and mother of four.
Abandoned Refinery Tanks Are Drained in Toxic Cleanup : Pollution: Petroleum Recycling has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of illegally disposing of hazardous waste at Wright Terminals. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Lynwood : Children's Party at Hospital to Offer Free Vaccinations
THEATER REVIEW / 'PIRATES OF PENZANCE' : Uncharted Waters : Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera production explores new territory, with spectacular results. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cher's Lawsuit Against Malibu
Nixon Library Has More Than an 18 1/2-Minute Gap JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
THEATER REVIEW / 'THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS' : Scrooge of the West : The Moorpark Melodrama hits a bull's-eye with a Dickens classic retold as a horse opera. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carolers to Serenade at Five Crowns ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Culver City : Cab Firms OKd, Fees Hiked
Sports Notebook PAUL McLEOD
Library Supporters Face Uphill Fight Against Closures : Public services: The Weingart branch, noted for books in Chinese, Korean and Spanish, is back in business, but the doors will close again without additional funding. GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Mother's Love and Devotion Help Provide Comfort to AIDS Victims SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lynwood : $1-Million Grant to Provide Clinics for 'At-Risk' Babies
Looking for a More Positive View of Youth
4 Area Teams in CIF Football Semifinals
ABC School District : Tuesday Night Tutoring at High School Library
St. Bernard Figures to Battle for CIF Crown : Girls Basketball: Vikings top Westside preseason poll. Venice, Notre Dame Academy and Brentwood also get high ratings. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perspective on a Nation of Immigrants
GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Holiday Happenings : Christmas activities around the city include plays, parades, pageants and concerts. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : Dolls Open New Vistas for a Long-Ago Tomboy CAROLINE LEMKE
Indigo Keeps Pace With Late-Night Crowd ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Spike Lee's 'X' Seen as a History Lesson for Blacks and Whites LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section.
MOUTHS OF 'BABES' : Young Cast Had a Voice in Orange County Children's Theatre's Contemporized 'Babes in Toyland' CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
SPORTS NOTEBOOK : McCorvey Joins the Ranks of Standout Receivers at Long Beach Poly JEFF FELLENZER
Long Beach : City Settles Lawsuit With Former Police Commander
COVER STORY : Collectors Embrace These Dolls CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deck the Bows With Lights, Holly RICK VANDERKNYFF
The Big Blow of Defeat : In politics, everyone loves a winner--while losers are often skewered, second-guessed or forgotten. A month after Election Day, we see how candidates confront the very personal effects of very public defeat in local and national races. We also visit with a man who rediscovered the joys of private life after his loss in '88. : Losing: the Bleak Side of Democracy GARRY ABRAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STILL TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION : Gil Scott-Heron Rapped the Status Quo Long Before Rap Made It Fashionable MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Chemistry Professor Awarded $60,000 Grant
Downey : Calsan Trash Firm Opens Drive-Up Recycling Center
Mangoes Begin to Cut a Place in the Market KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a writer and cookbook author living in Vista.
COMEDY : John Wing's Act Delivers Wry Without the Ham DENNIS McLELLAN
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2 Men Killed in Fiery Crash of Helicopter : Accident: Aircraft was being used to place warning devices on power transmission lines when it clipped wire. ANNE BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POMONA : Teen-Ager to Stand Trial as Adult in Boy's Killing
Study on HIV and Dental Tools
SANTA ANA : Science Center Gets Rockwell Donation JON NALICK
It's Lean Times for Pot-Bellies Market: Homeless Porker Goes for $50 RICHARD LEE COLVIN
Ronald Sinclair; Child Actor, Film Editor
Top Mexican Officials Tied to Drug Cartel, Court Told : Camarena case: Attorneys for two defendants do not dispute contention of government link to traffickers. But they insist that their clients had no part in killing of the DEA agent. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Teen-Agers Held in Robbery Spree : Crime: Police arrest armed youths in a car after a pizza parlor holdup, other robberies spanning 2 weeks. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study on HIV and Dental Tools
COUNTYWIDE : Forecasters Predict Rain, Wisps of Snow GEOFF FEIN
Files Were Empty, Antonovich Says : Courts: Supervisor testifies in suit filed by Baxter Ward, who contends he was defamed in '88 by allegations that he removed documents from his office. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Not Exactly a Role Model
LOS ANGELES : Judge Refuses to Halt Cut in Welfare to Single Adults
IRVINE : Disabilities Board Seeks to Fill 2 Seats DAVID A. AVILA
SAN DIEGO : Witnesses Tell Police of Possible Kidnap
Traps Are Laid in Oceanside After Two Female Medflies Are Caught From Associated Press
COUNTYWIDE : Board Seeks Report on Housing Lists JANE HULSE
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Publish Industrial Register ROBERT BARKER
For the MWD, It Isn't Easy Being Green : Water: Has the scourge of environmentalists and Northern Californians changed its ways? Consider its new chairman. ROBERT GOTTLIEB, Robert Gottlieb, a former director of the Metropolitan Water District, is the coauthor (with Margaret FitzSimmons) of "Thirst for Growth: Water Agencies as Hidden Government in California" (University of Arizona Press)
PORT HUENEME : Young, Carpenter Take Oath of Office KAY SAILLANT
FULLERTON : Young Students Get Taste of Gardening WILLSON CUMMER
Lurie Ends Attempt to Refinance Marina : Real estate: The developer withdraws his bankruptcy proposal. A Saudi billionaire is likely to gain control of 20% of the county-leased properties. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Board to Vote Again on Middle Schools STEPHANIE STASSEL
CULTURE WATCH : Laugh Parade
Man Found Fatally Shot in Car
Man Admits Setting Fires at Hair Salons JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Sole Intent Was to Help the Needy DEBRA CANO
That Evil That Lies Within : Germany's problem can scarcely be overstated
Water From New Well May Make Surprise Gift for Parched Green Valley JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobless Rate Rises, Showing San Diego Mired in Recession CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
The Long Ho-Ho : Most Santas Don't Go on Duty Until After Thanksgiving, but One Started 4 Weeks Ago BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Sheriff Seeking Department Audit
CAMARILLO : Motorist Dies in 1-Car Accident PATRICK McCARTNEY
Jobless Rate Climbs to 9.3% in October : Employment: The figure surpasses the 7.4% mark recorded one year ago. The county has lost 5,200 jobs over the past 12 months. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Predecessor's Files Were Empty, Antonovich Testifies
Obituaries
VENTURA : Holiday Concerts for Seniors Planned PATRICK McCARTNEY
Judge Russia by Reality, Not by Its Radicals : Policy: The move toward reform is holding steady despite the rhetoric. JERRY F. HOUGH, Jerry F. Hough is director of the Center on East-West Trade, Investment and Communications at Duke University and a senior fellow of the Brookings Institution
4 Men Invade Home, Tie, Rob Residents
Mobile Park Rent Law Threatened LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Judge OKs District's Condemnation Plan CARLOS V. LOZANO
Post Office
Gays in Military
Unruly Suspects
Allen, Milton, 75, of Northridge, retired chemist for the...
She's Not a Threat
Study on HIV and Dental Tools
A Look at Medical Costs
The Legacy of Malcolm X
Term Limitations for L.A. Officials
SANTA ANA : Trustee Is Elected State Board Officer JON NALICK
New Tune
COSTA MESA : Culinary Students' Dinner Raises $2,500 LYNDA NATALI
PACOIMA : Mayor Bradley to Lead Holiday Parade JEFF PRUGH
The Legacy of Malcolm X
Bandits Chased by Wounded Store Owner ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mowing Mishap Gives Motorist a Startling 'Shot' JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : CHP to Probe Enforcement at Railroad Crossings
THOUSAND OAKS : Study Recommends New Bus Routes PSYCHE PASCUAL
Dib Announces He Will Seek Bernardi Seat on City Council : Politics: The Sylmar businessman said Councilman Hal Bernson, a longtime friend, will be the 'backbone' of his election campaign. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Moralistic' Issue Cited in Deputy's Firing KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Eye on 5th Term, Councilman Maps His Agenda for the Valley JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Fare Payment Mix-Up Explained
FULLERTON : New Roles, Faces on City Council WILLSON CUMMER
Helping the Needy at Christmas CECILIA RASMUSSEN
STUDIO CITY : Man Admits to Torching 3 Hair Salons in Anger
LANCASTER : City Will Recycle Christmas Trees BLAINE HALLEY
PLACENTIA : Moreno Is Named to Mayor's Post DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Pendleton Marines Off Africa Coast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prison Ordered for Orange Man in Tax Fraud MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garcetti Names Women to 2 Key Executive Posts PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUJUNGA : Holden Foundation to Aid Little League JOHN SCHWADA
VENTURA : Sobriety Checks for Drivers Scheduled GEOFF FEIN
Thefts Turn Out to Be a Blessing in Disguise for Salvation Army : Charity: Donations pour in, more than making up for the loss of items intended for needy families this Christmas. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abex Fined for Sending Wastes to Local Dump : Environment: Toxin-soaked floor mats were taken to Bailard Landfill in Oxnard. The parent firm admits no wrongdoing. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell to Pay $650,000 Over 46 Waste Infractions : Environment: The state agreement involves Palmdale, El Segundo and Santa Susana operations, and emission reductions at Canoga Park plant. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Won't Force Scouts to Meet in Suit Over Pledge THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yaroslavsky Says He Won't Run for Mayor : Politics: He cites the grueling hours that the job requires. His decision to seek reelection to the council puts the large mayoral field in sharper focus. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Age Robbers Sought in Landlord's Slaying KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange : Marijuana History Is Chapman Topic HELAINE OLEN
Really, How Different Are We? : Needed: A middle-ground approach stressing commonalities too
The Legacy of Malcolm X
Can't We All Count Better?
Colleague Takes Burgreen to Task Over Scouts : Police: In a caustic letter, the veteran officer says chief's decision to sever ties because of the group's gay-discrimination policy was 'a display of stupidity.' MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Airport Commission Begins Interviews for Director
PERSPECTIVE ON SOMALIA : Using Force to Help a Gentle People : Once U.S. troops secure the aid lines, the people in the hardest-hit area are capable of resuming productive, orderly lives. MOHAMMED SAHNOUN, Mohammed Sahnoun, an Algerian diplomat, was U.N. special representative for Somalia until October, when he resigned after charging that the U.N. effort in Somalia had been ineffective
List of 10 Finalists for Top Job at LAX Contains Just 2 Outsiders : Government: The Airport Commission could make its selection as early as Monday. Despite a nationwide search, most of those in the running have long ties to the city. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Considers Case Against Clairemont Man in Woman's Killing DON STANZIANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cheaper Treatment for Disease Backed GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Trial Ordered in Killing of Man, 90 JAMES QUINN
Firm Admits Guilt in Toxic Shipment : Courts: El Monte firm tried to bribe a Mexican inspector at the border. He turned truck with hazardous waste over to U.S. officials. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Workshops Planned on Sign Ordinance JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Orange, Melodyland Request More Time to Evaluate Disney Expansion : Impact: Both entities seek more than 45 days to study report. Anaheim officials won't budge from deadline. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Convicted of Murdering Woman in Front of Her Family THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Handball, Not Hardball : Oxnard: La Colonia youths will hold a tournament to pay for vandalized police car windshields. An organizer calls it 'an act of peace.' FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cyclist Stabbed, Rides for Help but Collapses GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Legacy of Malcolm X
A Symbol Fills the Need of a New Generation : Malcolm X: A complicated man and flawed hero, he stood for candor and courage, pride and self-reliance. DAN RATHER, Dan Rather is the anchor of CBS Evening News
Marathon Runner to Aid Ailing Girl
Two Say Suspect Bragged About Attack at Creekbed LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prostitute Describes Robbery Attempt
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Reorganized Council Delays Birtcher Vote BOB ELSTON
Council Seat May Stay Vacant for Months Until Special Election RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 19, Is Sentenced for Killing Gang Rival MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Notes : School News: An occasional look at South Bay classroom news : Mobile Lab Offers Students a Hands-On Connection to Science LORNA FERNANDES
Providing for Care of HIV Babies : Volunteers Are Needed to Nurture Children Robbed of Parents by AIDS LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Hurt When Auto Hits Bull : Accident: The driver apparently failed to slow her vehicle as she neared Ortega Highway area where animal wandered. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Ham Operator Guilty Again of Illegal Broadcasting
The Legacy of Malcolm X
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Project Offers Needy a Christmas Dinner MARESA ARCHER
OXNARD : 7 Firms Can Bid on School Project CARLOS V. LOZANO
Man Put Off Train in Field Sues Amtrak MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ROSA VALLEY : Tour of Homes to Benefit Charity MAIA DAVIS
CALABASAS : Rosa Parks to Talk at Soka University AMY PYLE
New Asylum-Only INS Office Will Speed Decision Process : Immigration: Anaheim agency is designed to handle 80,000 cases a year. Officials hope quicker action deters bogus claims. MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENCINO : Woman Pedestrian Killed on Freeway JULIE TAMAKI
Shelter for Abused Teen-Age Mothers Opens ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Jones Reelected in Split Vote for Mayor LEN HALL
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Sooner the Better for Slater
Power Portraits : Art: Rarely exhibited works by the founder of the El Camino College art department--an artist whose stock in trade is boldness--are being shown at the Palos Verdes Art Center. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Charges Brought in Wagner Case : Crime: Prosecutors accuse ex-Newport-Mesa official of failing to report on tax returns $3 million he is accused of embezzling from the district. GREGORY CROUCH and KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecutors Question Plan to Transfer 2 Murder Cases THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drug Trial Witness Says DEA Paid Him $370,000 in 3 Years ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Preschool Gets OK to Operate at LeBard ROBERT BARKER
LONG BEACH : Sailor Jailed in Rapes of 2 Women Kidnaped at Mall
Roth Considers Abstaining on Backers' Project : Government: County lawyers alert him to potential conflict in upcoming vote on condo project favored by family that has given supervisor trips and $8,500 loan. ERIC LICHTBLAU and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Retired City Manager's Suit Over Pension Reduction Dismissed : Litigation: A judge rules that David J. Thompson's case didn't belong in a federal court. The Manhattan Beach City Council had cut his pension by $60,000 a year. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mentally Disabled Find Hope at a Hotel : Housing: The Selby, a low-rent facility in Hollywood run by a nonprofit group, offers independent living units and a wide range of support services. JOCELYN STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking the Law Into His Own Hands : Crime: Investigators say George Kostas had the makings of his own, private police force--and that he went too far to project the image. STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wood Ranch Golf Course Sale Delayed : Development: The builders are given until Jan. 14 to restructure their debt. Club members express relief. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Challenge to City Curfew During Riots : Courts: ACLU sought limits on future emergency powers, calling the law vague. Judge says he will not tie the hands of government. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Town in Mourning : School Bus Accident Leaves San Marcos With No Fingers to Point RAY TESSLER and CAROL MASCIOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity Putting Its Faith in House of Hope : Shelter: Facility for women and children will offer job training to help break cycle of homelessness. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movement Carries On : Malcolm X: Grass-roots group is promoting understanding of the slain black leader's philosophy and relevance to African-Americans today. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Agency Sued in Bid to Thwart Gnatcatcher Listing : Environment: Southland developers and county tollway officials claim the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's review process has been secretive and unfair. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : New Chapman Gay Group Plans Debate HELAINE OLEN
VENTURA : Man in Fatal Crash Pleads Not Guilty MACK REED
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEW : 'Malcolm X': CBS Offers 'Real Story' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : San Diego County Theaters Struggle to Stay in Black NANCY CHURNIN
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art Events Raise $16,000 : Charity: Highly touted concert makes $200. But 'Lagunatics' revue earns about $15,000. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Home Movies on the Range DAVID SCHEIDERER
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
OCC Singers Rely on Neighbors CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Larry King Is Shifting to Drive Time : Radio: The popular talk-show host will begin doing his syndicated show from 3-6 p.m. EST in February--but not on KGIL-AM. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
National Video Rentals : 'Sister' Bounces 'Basic' Out of No. 1 DENNIS HUNT
It's the Season for Handel's 'Messiah'--Again KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guitar Virtuoso Duke Robillard Wears a Three-Cornered Hat : Music: His famed versatility lets him split his time between jazz-swing, blues-rock and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breezy Texas Tornados Have Nothing to Prove MIKE BOEHM
ABT Changes Repertory for Center Run CHRIS PASLES
Whither the Biennial Bandwagon? : Critical, Popular Response Will Help Determine Art Exhibition's Future SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Sousa Documentary Marches to Uneven Beat JOHN HENKEN
BALLET REVIEW : Reconstructed 'Nutcracker' : Dance: The Kirov Ballet manages to deliver most of the usual narrative goods in Orange County. Lost in translation--the musicality. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
ART REVIEWS : Some Funny Business From Daniel Wiener DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
For Ailing Artist, AIDS Is 'About Living' : Speech: Mark Niblock-Smith says his struggle with the disease has had some positive effects. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Leading Light : Movies: James Prideaux's third TV film for Katharine Hepburn, airing Sunday night on CBS, may signal the end of the leading lady era. ROBERT EPSTEIN
BUSINESS
Workers' Comp Probe Hits 40 Medical Offices : Insurance: Fraud investigators focus on a widely advertised Southland referral service. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Ex-Salomon Bond Traders Accused of Fraud : Securities: SEC charges that they submitted false bids at Treasury auctions. The firm's former chief executive may draw a fine. LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Tobacco Co. Trims Holdings Associated Press
Advanced Micro Devices Can't Use Intel Software, Judge Rules JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inventions
Profit Taking Nudges Stocks Down
Continental to Cut Post-Holiday Fares From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Home Sales Fall 10.3% in October, Report Shows : Housing: A separate study finds a third-quarter increase in the number of homeowners late in paying their mortgages. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
OFF THE TICKER : This Is the End-All in Call Waiting Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Calgene Names Its Transition Team
No. 1 Cable Operator Will Switch to Digital : Technology: The new compressed signal system will make possible a huge increase in the number of available channels and pave the way for a variety of advanced TV services. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keating Offers Defense in S&L Case : Courts: In his second fraud trial, former Lincoln executive makes his first attempt to rebut charges that he swindled investors. From Associated Press
Seasonal Hiring Fails to Reduce O.C. Jobless Rate : Employment: Surge of school, retail jobs masks loss of 1,800 permanent positions in manufacturing and construction. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minnesota Firm to Acquire Irvine-Based Superior Optical Stores
Iowa Towns Trust, Biggest Victim in Wymer Scam, Will Recover $7 Million : Lawsuit: Insurance pool that includes Stanton will give up part of $100 million embezzled by Newport Beach investor. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gentler Trade Winds : Commercial Rancor Among Nations Is Likely to Decrease During the 1990s MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
Shareholders of Centel Appear to OK Sprint Merger From Associated Press
IBM's New PC Line Is User-Friendly RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
INVENTIONS : Cleaning Service Owner Hopes He'll Clean Up With Device Ted Johnson; Special to the Times
Tokos to Cooperate With AMA Ethics Probe : Medicine: Firm's payments to physicians to be investigated. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes to Shift Missile Unit's Base to Tucson RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Classic Downshift : Prices of Many Antique Cars Have Fallen Substantially Since Late '80s DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calgene Creates Post to Market New Products DONNA K.H. WALTERS
Daniels Cablevision, GTE Combine to Offer Services CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
FOOD
How to Cook Your Own Goose ROSE LEVY BERANBAUM, Beranbaum is a cookbook author. and
The Cheese Doesn't Stand Alone ABBY MANDEL
A Slim Little Volume SCHUYLER INGLE
Brown Bagging: It's Hot MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors. and
Two-Timing Pork Loin BEV BENNETT, Bennett is food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and a cookbook author. and
Another Kudo
High-Flying Bird
Holding Dinner
The Salt of the Earth MICHAEL ROBERTS
Fry Bread, Meatloaf, Spice Bars ROSE DOSTI
The Big Apple Year RUSS PARSONS
Holiday Baking : Great Expectations BARBARA HANSEN and MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Look at California Agriculture DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Take a Snifter DAN BERGER
The Chilly Bird
BOOKS : Candy Is Dandy : TRUFFLES, CANDIES, & CONFECTIONS, By Carole Bloom . (The Crossing Press: $22.95; 202 pp.) BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America Is Going to Port DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Holiday Baking : Season of Light DONNA DEANE, AND MINNIE BERNARDINOTIMES FOOD STYLISTS
ETHNIC COOKING : Poffertjes of the Season BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Less Is More ABBY MANDEL
Stop the Presses! New Hershey Bar! CHARLES PERRY
The Big Easiest KATHIE JENKINS
Undressing the Turkey
The Burger Court JONATHAN GOLD
SPORTS
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Bruins Play Host to AIA Tonight
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : UCLA Routs CS Fullerton, 99-66
Agreement Is Reached on Los Alamitos Lease
A Fast Break : Powell Bolts Mean Streets of Oakland, Turns His Life and Verdugo Hills Around PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visitors From Other Worlds : NBA: O'Neal makes his team more than an attraction. So far, Orlando is winning, too. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burns Loses Ground in PGA Tour Qualifying Event
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Returner Turner Is Waived TIM KAWAKAMI
Dancing Through : Smooth Moves by Saddleback's Chrishon Leave Defenders Grasping for Air STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
A Band Plays the Oldies for Borg JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL : Bosio, Mariners Agree on Four-Year Contract From Associated Press
Zavala Bout Tonight at Irvine Marriott
Cypress Women Win Fifth Game in a Row
Ruelas to Fight Nelson on Feb. 20 RICH TOSCHES
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL : NCAA Play Opens Today WENDY WITHERSPOON
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers Win at Home for a Change Associated Press
Brown Hit With 'Life Penalty' for Studying : THE COLLEGES STEVE HARVEY
ROUNDUP : Record 3-Point Night for Jacobsen
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL : NCAA Tournament Gets Under Way Today WENDY WITHERSPOON
Prep Roundup
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Hawaiian Trip an Adventure for SCC Team MARTIN BECK
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Year of Hard Work Pays Off for Rahal SHAV GLICK
Jackson Disheartened by Negotiations : Baseball: Padres reject three of the center fielder's contract proposals. Team's offer does little to soothe him. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
BASEBALL : Bosio, Mariners Near; Bonds, Yankees Are Far From Wire Reports
RAM NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : On Third and Short, White Standing Tall JOHN WEYLER
GIRLS' TENNIS / CITY SECTION INDIVIDUAL FINALS : Pastorini Finds the Drive to Overtake Taft Teammate DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SDSU FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW : Aztecs Hope It's Crash and Learn : College football: No bowl, no title, no Heisman--those were the hard lessons of 1992. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Out as Celtics Beat Bulls From Associated Press
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Graddy on Practice Roster LONNIE WHITE
Murguia Rises to the Occasion for the Aztecs : College basketball: She scores 23 points to help SDSU defeat USD, 72-66. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surprising West Torrance Seeks Semifinal Win : Prep football: The Warriors, who upset top-seeded St. Joseph of Santa Maria, face Bishop Diego on Friday. Three other South Bay teams are in playoff action. CAP CAREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eisenhower Loses Home Advantage; Section Says Stadium Is Too Small ERIC SHEPARD
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : They Might Be Our Winners, but Not All Will Be Honored GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Mira Costa 58 Banning 51
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS / CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Taft's Pastorini Defeats Teammate DAVID COULSON
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
CHARGER NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Ross' Message: Don't Let Down T.J. SIMERS
Jets' Byrd Undergoes Surgery From Associated Press
Risk Is a Constant in Playing the Game : Pro football: Byrd's injury serves as a grim reminder that athletes are not as invincible as they like to believe. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payback for Hobert Loans Based on Future Pro Football Earnings Associated Press
Home Site Lost for Want of Seats : Prep football: Rialto fans angered when stadium is called too small for Eisenhower's playoff against Bishop Amat. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Three More Schott Allegations From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Saints Can Clinch Playoff Spot Associated Press
PREP VOLLEYBALL NOTES : Mater Dei's Boland Is Headed to Cal MIKE REILLEY
Monarchs Win in Overtime Despite Frantic Serra Rally : Tournament: Lakewood, Peninsula and Mira Costa are also winners in Pacific Shores quarterfinals. TIM DERMODY MITCH POLIN..BD: SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ironman Pushes Body to the Outer Limits : Triathlon: Karl Rush, who preferred partying to organized sports, is devoted to breaking the 10-hour barrier in Hawaii. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stephens to Quit Valley Basketball Post
Carter Signs to Play for Aztecs
Prep Basketball '92-'93: Freeway League
Long-Awaited Matchup but a Mismatch
During Hunting Season, Don't Disturb the Prey MAL FLORENCE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Arkansas Upsets No. 8 Memphis State From Associated Press
PGA Course Proposed for Calabasas RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach Told to Keep Football in PCL Next Season MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenes Put Brotherly Love Aside for Army-Navy Game MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scouts Grade South Bay's Premier College Prospects ROB FERNAS
Objectives Met, Thran Resigns as Head Coach : Prep football: After 19 seasons, Harvard coach will step aside and exchange roles with assistant Bennett. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLNC Basketball Emerges in a Flash KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
PLNC Aspires to Be the Host with the Most : Volleyball: With a home-court advantage, Crusaders set their sights on NAIA championship. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Clair Works Hard to Get Sonora a Title : Freeway League: Senior point guard spends hours practicing. He hopes it pays off with a championship season. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Peninsula Remains the Team to Beat : Dream Season Is a Memory, but Panthers Have High Standards KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Operation Bighorn : DFG Moves Ambitiously to Relocate Desert Sheep to Their Historic Ranges RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Porter's Shot Gives Santa Ana Valley a Victory TOM HAMILTON
HOLLYWOOD PARK : By Whatever Standards, Year Is Great One for Delahoussaye BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gomes Sues to Regain His Position : Jurisprudence: Former Thousand Oaks offensive coordinator claims he was forced to resign. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Anteaters Surprised to Find Teammate in Hall of Fame ROBYN NORWOOD
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA Tennis Coach Bassett Will Retire After 27 Years WENDY WITHERSPOON
Visitors From Other Worlds : NHL: Lemeiux is already one of the all-time greats. Will Penguins get the same recognition? LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING : Cal Seeks Qualifying Marks in Collegiate Cup West Meet THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Times 1992 All-County Football Team : There Was Plenty of Talent to Go Around This Season MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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