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What happened on December 10, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : Drew Earns an Encore at Starlight : Theater: His mission as interim general manager is to get the company out of debt. By Nancy Churnin
STAGE REVIEW : Persoff Brings the Stories of Sholem Aleichem to Life : Theater: The actor's telling of some of the most famous of Yiddish stories becomes a memorable one-man show. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
STAGE REVIEW : 'Hysteria' an Ironic, Comic Gordian Knot By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
ART REVIEWS : 'LAX': L.A. Is Written All Over It By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Radio By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Radio By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Arts By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
National Video Rentals : A 'Lethal' Contender Looms By --dennis Hunt
JAZZ REVIEW : Buoyant Big Band at Tango By Leonard Feather
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Soul Asylum, Lemonheads Paired at Palace By Katherine Turman
MUSIC REVIEW : Flutist Wincenc, Angeles Quartet at Barclay Theatre By Chris Pasles
CABARET REVIEW : Ellen Greene Sings Peter Allen at Cinegrill By Don Heckman
MUSIC REVIEW : Da Vinci Quartet, Friends at Pierce College By John Henken
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Just Play Along With 'Babes in Toyland' By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : A Merry Kitschmas With Sal and Amanda Gecko By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Custer's Last Band' Retreats Into Mythology By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Flutist Wincenc's Showcase: Picking Several Odd Pieces By Chris Pasles
The Getty Gets Goya's 'Bullfight' : Art: The museum pays $7.4 million for the painting, a record for the Spanish artist. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Going Out of His Way to Help Young Punks : Producer Chaz Ramirez was important to the local rock scene because he delighted in working with raw, unknown. By Mike Boehm
USC's New Hollywood Connection By Robert Epstein
Putting the Cuffs on 'Gangsta' Rap Songs : Pop music: Some record industry executives are taking a hard line against album cuts with 'incendiary' lyrics. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Globe-Trotters : Television: KCAL's 9 p.m. news is the only area broadcast to focus primarily on national and international issues. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KCAL Flap Over Race, Somalia Assignment By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Documents Stolen From Key Defense Witness's Hotel Room, Keating Lawyers Say By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crunch Dries Up Funds for SBA Loans : Financing: A 35% jump in applications over last year is cited. The problem may resurface in early '93 unless Congress takes action. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Vaults to Top of Jet Fighter Business : Aerospace: The company's $1.5-billion acquisition of General Dynamics' military aircraft division in Texas puts new pressure on the weaker players in a shrinking industry. By Amy Harmon and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Pentagon Technologist May Regain the Stage By Michael Schrage
OFF THE TICKER : Boy, Did He Get His Comeuppance \o7 Reuters\f7
Ad Nauseam : A Consumer Lobby Hands Out 'Lemons' for 1992 Advertising By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diller Seeks to Form New Cable Venture : Entertainment: The former head of Fox Inc. is working on a deal that would propel him to the forefront of cable TV's technological revolution. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buffett Logs Huge Profit on Sale From Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Lags Overall U.S. Economic Recovery : Recession: Mixed signals in report are expected to cause the Fed to wait before deciding on changing interest rates. By Matthew Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rises 1.63, but Profit Taking Is Rife : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Gifts to Make PC Users Merrier By Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer\f7
Symbol Will Close O.C. Plant, Lay Off About 500 : Announcement: The Costa Mesa maker of bar-code scanners will move operations to Long Island. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Documents Stolen, Keating Attorneys Claim : Trial: Defense account of hotel break-in overshadows testimony of former Irvine S&L operator in his fraud and racketeering case. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
D.A. Sues Auto Insurance Company : Courts: Bar sought on new policies from Peoples Assurance, which allegedly failed to pay 2,000 claims. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Fluor Corp.'s Indonesia Mining Deal Expanded
Besteel Industries to Merge With Modtech Inc.
RETAIL : MainPlace Converts an Empty Store Into Hospitality Suite for Shoppers Compiled by John O'Dell Times staff writer
Hughes OKs Sales of Ozone-Safe Solder Flux : Agreement: New product will allow phaseout of CFCs. Litton Industries will be the sole manufacturer. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A.G. Edwards, Edward D. Jones Rate Highest as Workplaces for Brokers : Most Stockbrokers in Survey Give Their Firms High Marks From a Times Staff Writer
Pet Food Firm Asks Chapter 11 Shelter
FOOD
Special Deliveries : Charities: Where to donate gifts for the needy; agencies throughout the Southland are accepting contributions.
How to Feed a Foodie By Kathie Jenkins
If your time is money, take the easy way out and do your... By Kathie Jenkins
Presents of Mouth By Kathie Jenkins
Pops Stars By Kathie Jenkins
Pastina, Mousse, Horseradish By Rose Dosti
Let's Make One Thing Perfectly Unclear By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Here's Egg in Your Oven By Betty Rosbottom, \o7 Rosbottom is a cooking school director and cookbook author. and \f7
Sweet Twofers By Helen Witty
Twice Baked, Once Given By Helen Witty, \o7 Witty is the author of several cookbooks, including "Mrs. Witty's Monster Cookies" (Workman). and \f7
BOOK REVIEW : Too Rich, Too Thin : The Tiffany Gourmet Cookbook, \o7 By John Loring\f7 . \o7 (Doubleday: $50; 280 pp.) \f7 By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME COOK : Last Things First By Marion Cunningham
Woody Smokes By Jonathan Gold
The Ginger Pig By Bev Bennett, \f7 and \o7 Bennett is food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and a cookbook author.
The Sommelier of Soda Pop By Kathie Jenkins
Bye, Bye, Bugs By Russ Parsons
A School for Sandwiches By Abby Mandel
What's in a Label? You Tell Us By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hole Truth By Joan Drake
Izzy on a Roll By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomegranate, Gem of the Kitchen By Leslie Land
A Break From the Little Nasties By Sally Schneider, \f7 and \o7 Schneider is the author of "The Art of Low-Calorie Cooking" (Stewart, Tabori & Chang).
Chili From the Old East By Bev Bennett, \o7 Bennett is food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and a cookbook author. and \f7
NEWS
Station Starts Off on the Right Track By Martha Willman and Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Medical Network OKd for East Valley : Health Care: Instead of building a proposed hospital, the county will expand existing clinics and contract for other services. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Approves 250-Acre Park Plan for Arroyo Seco By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Holds Fate of Son Accused of Murder : Courts: Augustine Dass could face 15-year term if convicted of father's death. Defendant says he acted in self-defense. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Assail Plan to Revise School Levels : Education: Teachers and students also speak against the proposal to convert junior highs to middle schools. But the board appears prepared to make the decision next week. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You have to wonder why anyone would let 3,000 strangers... By Anne Klarner
Sierra Madre : Job Solicitation Ordinance
Pasadena : Skills Center Plan Advances
Alhambra : Parade Booths Available
Rosemead : School Board Appointee
La Puente : Police to Be Focus of Meeting
Monterey Park : Girls' Self-Esteem Program
Sierra Madre : Tighter Parking Restrictions
Walnut : Landscaping Project Begins
Walnut : City Targets Gang Crime
Fire Department Service Changes Weighed : Budget: Contracting for county protection would save the city up to $1.39 million a year. Most of the city's 145 firefighters would keep their jobs. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut : Isett Joins City Council
Campaign Reform Shelved in Pasadena
Moorhead to Lead Key House Panel : Congress: Glendale legislator fights off a challenge by a Virginia lawmaker to become minority leader of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Weighs Subsidy for Riders
PREP FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : Reaching Final Is Only Half the Fun : Southern Section: Duarte Coach Bob Rau, who guided La Habra to a title game in 1983, would like to make amends for a loss in that game. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Occupation Program Awarded Federal Grant By Sue Avery
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Cal State L.A. Volleyball Team Finishes Fourth By Gary Klein
Group Lobbies Commission for Police Academy By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Takes Steps Toward Redeveloping Second Area : Government: A program similar to the one that revitalized downtown is expected to be approved for 750 acres along San Fernando Road. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comic Book by Teen-Agers Gets Out the Word on AIDS By Jessica Goodheart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Right Side of the Tracks : Metrolink Stations Will Become Commercial Hubs, Officials Predict By Martha Willman and Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Low-Cost Family Values By Anne Klarner
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
Glendale : Police to Seek State Grant
La Canada Flintridge : Moratorium on News Racks
Glendale : Zarian Wins Transit Post
Glendale : New Social Security Office
School Will Have Annual Fund-Raiser By Anne Klarner
Scoreboard / Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events By Gary Klein
Destroyed in Riots, Auto Parts Store Reopens Its Doors : Economy: Of the 178 businesses damaged during the unrest, 53 have reopened and 70 more plan to return, according to a city report. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good Jobs but No Pay : Deficit-Ridden City Saves Money, Fills Gaps With Volunteers By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making the Yuletide Season Bright With Ho-Ho-Wholesome Happenings By Martin Booe, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Compton : Public Hearing Scheduled on Casino; Vote to Follow
Whittier : Recycling Program Greeted by Confusion, Complaints
Cudahy : Special Election to Be Held On Ouster of Councilman
Cerritos : Performing Arts Center Seeks Donors, Volunteers
Long Beach : Fire Damages Cedar House Center for Abused Children
Downey : Golf Course May Close During Refurbishment
Whittier District : $3.4-Million Bid Accepted to Refurbish High School
Bell Gardens, La Mirada Approach Playoff Finals in Different Ways : Prep football: The Lancers will meet Hawthorne in a battle of defensive powers, while the offensive-minded Matadores will play second-seeded San Marino. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Motels Ordered to Remove Illegally Installed Kitchens
Successor to McCray Is Hard to Find, Officials Say : Education: Popular Cal State Long Beach president is leaving for more pay at a smaller college. By Jill Gottesman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Seek Ways to Save Children Who Molest Children : Behavior: Prosecution is rare, but counseling and treatment are even rarer. Victims, perpetrators both need help. By Kirsten Lee Swartz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach Sports : 49ers Hope Injuries and Personal Trials Don't Overshadow Tournament : Volleyball: Illinois State is the opponent tonight in the NCAA regional. Long Beach Coach Brian Gimmillaro calls his team's problems part of 'the process of growing up.' By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Charged in Street Shooting of Businessman : Crime: Prosecutors may seek the death penalty for the 27-year-old man. The victim had received death threats. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherise Sandoz School: Pius X Sport: Basketball Position... By Mike Coil
Chris Blanton School: Dominguez High Sport: Basketball... By Mike Coil
A Long List of Knowledgeable Gift Ideas All Priced Under $20 By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES ; Mary Laine Yarber teaches high school English
Drunk-Driving Roadblocks
Soka Gambled and Lost Little
Soka Gambled and Lost Little
Historical Hills of Peace
Story Caught the Spirit
High Priority for Housing
No Regrets in Pacoima
Developers the Same Worldwide
Developers the Same Worldwide
Desalination Proposal
Desalination Proposal
Desalination Proposal
Social Security in Aging America
Dan Quayle
Desalination Proposal
Social Security in Aging America
Social Security in Aging America
Bigotry
Curbing Fraud
Abbott, Francys P., 82, of Tujunga, homemaker. Bade...
James P. Layton; Rocketry Pioneer
Rev. Raymond Riebs; Para los Ninos Co-Founder
Vincent Gardenia; Actor Won Tony, Emmy Awards By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thelma Orloff; Stars' Realty Agent
Gibson A. Danes, Yale Scholar; Ilse Getz-Danes, Artist \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hank Worden; Western Actor By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rita Corday; Appeared in B Movies
Cedric E. Sanders; Housing Builder
POOR LISA: Charles H. Keating Jr., already serving a... By Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan and Steven Herbert
TOUTING THELMA: Laguna Beach psychologist Ellen McGrath's... By Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert
DID STOP: Lindsey Buckingham, part of Fleetwood Mac when... By Steven Herbert and Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks
WITHOUT A PRAYER: Trustee Harriett S. Walther has finally... By Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan and Steven Herbert
Gang Charges in Denny Beating Case to Be Dropped : Riots: Probe of police officer who testified forces move. Defendants' bail and possible sentence could be reduced. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigator Rejects Call for Probe of Iraqi Loans : Inquiry: Lacey terms charges of criminal violations by Administration 'errant nonsense,' assails Congress, press. By Douglas Frantz and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marines Face Psychic Fight of a Lifetime By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : O.C. Residents Strongly Back U.S. Role in Somalia By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Innocent or Not, Hiss Is at Peace : The old man who symbolized Communist infiltration shows no bitterness, filling his days with books and the sound of birds. Though 'cleared' by a Russian general, his case remains a puzzle. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Congress Rebuffs Yeltsin, Rejects Premier By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fairy Tale Ends for Di and Charles By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Team Issues Ethics Rules for Top Appointees : Politics: Strictest-ever standards are meant to close the revolving door between public service, lobbying activities. By Douglas Jehl and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marines Reopen Airport to Aid; Somalis Cheer 1st Relief Flight : Famine: Patrols retake looted U.S. Embassy and stage show of force to deter any opposition. Thousands pour into streets freed of guns. By Mark Fineman and Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Signs of Life, Hope Sprout in Somali Capital By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Considers Role of Overtime Pay in Support Rulings : Law: Case involves man who worked up to 70 hours a week but cut back to 40. Judge ruled payment to ex-wife must be based on higher earnings. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Gen. Powell Considered to Head State Dept. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Florida Clouds Divert Shuttle to High Desert By John Chandler and Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION MEETING : Meteorite-Strike Theory Postulates a Single Ice Age By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Regent's Job--A Plum Sours in Time of Discord By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Doctor Listed as Suicide Was Target of Fraud Inquiry : Medicine: Dermatologist allegedly switched patients' healthy lab samples with cancer tissue to get higher fees for treatment. He was killed in freeway traffic. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Doctor Listed as Suicide Was Target of Fraud Probe By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION MEETING : Scientists Report Threat of California Tidal Waves By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Carried Away Key to Mideast Peace, PLO Aide Says By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 210 Die as Landslide Engulfs Bolivian Mining Camp \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Transition Watch By Paul Houston
Shaky Future for Statutes on Hate Crimes : High court has been asked to act on laws of 2 states imposing extra punishment for bias offenses. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Toll Rises to Nearly 800 in India Rioting By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Toll in India Reaches 700; Bombay Quiet \o7 Washington Post\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : A Hero Stumbles: Passive Yeltsin Dismays Parliament By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Chief Seeks Troops to Avert Strife in Macedonia By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready for Worst--but It's Not Beirut : Reception: 'They're so friendly,' Pendleton Marine says of warm welcome from Somalis in the capital. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pendleton's Marines in Action--Abandoned Embassy 'Is Ours' By Scott Kraft
A Town's Sacrifice for the Mission Is a Goodly Share of Its Population : Mobilization: Marines from Twentynine Palms, bound for Somalia, get a 'Rudolph' send-off. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV's Bright Lights Turn Off Pentagon Chiefs : Media: Broadcasters and military leaders trade angry words over spectacle as troops hit beach. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY / HOWARD ROSENBERG : It's Only Show in Town for Single-Minded Newscasters By Howard Rosenberg
Fire Kills 3 Children \o7 Reuters\f7
Denver Mayor's Success in Halting Boycott Is Limited : Tourism: He goes to New York, where Dinkins does not call for economic blockade. Travel income has dipped since Colorado passed anti-gay law. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal With Prosecutors Frees Woman in 'Bambi' Murder Case \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Couple Suing Hotel for Honeymoon Intrusion \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rep. Gradison Offered Presidency of Health Insurance Organization By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Limit After-Hours TV Riles GOP : House: Democratic caucus votes to curtail legislators in bid to have their speeches aired. Rivals see an attempt to stifle minority views. By William J. Eaton and Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Abortion Rally Disrupted in Poland \o7 Reuters\f7
Environmentalists Flex Muscle Over Key Appointment : Transition: Backed by Gore, they are fighting a move to name Summers as Clinton's chief economic aide. His statements on Third World are assailed. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASA Official Urges Investing in Aeronautics By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vigil Continues for 8 Men Trapped in Virginia Mine : Blast: Rescue attempts began again after methane samples were taken from a drilled shaft. Family and friends fear being made a spectacle in their grief. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Miners Found Dead in Renewed Rescue Attempt : Blast: Another buildup of highly volatile methane gas forced the search party to suspend efforts to find the eighth man. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Urges Discussion of Impotence By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protein Offers Hope in Fight on Dystrophy \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Fast Growth Blamed for Tijuana Flood Damage By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-CIA Official Is Convicted on Two Perjury Charges : Verdict: Federal jury acquits Clair E. George of five other counts in Iran-Contra case. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. Virginia Workers Get Food for Bonuses \o7 Associated Press\f7
Police Say Robber Tries to Hold Up Officer, Is Killed
6 Die in Algeria Raid \o7 Reuters\f7
Task Force Named to Find Water Solutions : Environment: The governor directs the panel to find long-term answers to problems caused by exports from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that will end the battle between ecologists and consumers. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buckling Down : A Batch of New Traffic Laws Will Go Into Effect Next Year By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're on the Go, in the Know : Course Offering: \o7 Life Enhancement and Self-Development\f7 : Prerequisites: \o7 Intellectual curiosity. A deep sense of adventure. A love of learning just for the joy of it. Must relish hands-on activities and field trips, and be anxious to share own ideas and experiences. Should have strong team spirit. \f7 MUST BE 60 OR OLDER\o7 .\f7 By Pat Launer
Not the Usual Course By Pat Launer
Elderhostels: Near and Not So Far By Pat Launer
Any Way You Say It, Delicias Is Delightful By David Nelson, \o7 David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays. \f7
Some Solutions to Everyday Problems That Occur Around Your Home By David Shaughnessy
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Brave Combo: "It's Christmas, Man!": \o7 Rounder\f7 By Randy Lewis
"The Jazz Soul of Porgy & Bess" (1959) Arranged, orchestrated and conducted by Bill Potts:\o7 Capitol/Blue Note\f7 By Steve Emmons
Disco's a Minor Matter at Ozz By Rose Apodaca, \o7 Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
EXCESS-ISMS : In 'Marisol's Christmas,' SCR Casts Out the Demons of Holiday Commercialism By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange\f7
You Won't See Cookie-Cutter Conformity Here By Pat Gerber, \f7 and \o7 Pat Gerber is a member of The Times' staff.
HORSES : Kids Learn More Than Riding at Ortega Center By Pat Gerber, \o7 Pat Gerber is a member of The Times staff. and \f7
CRAFTS : Traditional Hanukkah Toy Is Tops By Zan Dubin, \o7 Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
A 4x4 Carrying Case Will Do Nicely By Rick Fignetti and David Reyes
Where It's Only Reigning Cats, Galoshes Can't Protect You By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Nature Center Has Charm of a Vacant Lot By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
Orange County Video Rentals Compiled by Ardith Smith
A Don Johnson Flashback By Katy Noviello
A Run Through Redford's Films By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Menu at Planet Lost in Space By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
It Pays to Dive Into Pearl Ocean for Chinese and Vietnamese Dishes By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Cheesecake Is Worth the Weight By Mike Spencer, \f7 and \o7 Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
They Want to Be 'Home Alone,' Too By Lynn Smith, \f7 and \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section.
Rice and Crullers, Anyone? By Anne Michaud
True Confessions of a Toy Dog-Owning Man By T. Jefferson Parker, \o7 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. \f7
A SOUND CULTURE : Instruments of Ancient and Modern Civilization are Revealed in 'Music of the Maya' By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
LIFE AFTER MAC : At the Coach House, Lindsey Buckingham Will Be Playing His First Concert Since His Old Band Broke Up By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
THE PROP GUY : Bruce Baum Believes in Laughs by Any Means Necessary, Including Mechanical Monkeys By Dennis Mclellan, \o7 Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly covers comedy for OC Live!\f7
Chanticleer Is Coming to Town : SWELL A CAPPELLA By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
GARDENS-VARIETY EVENING : After a Spin Around Roger's Holiday Fantasy Land, There's Edie's in Corona del Mar for Dinner By Anne Michaud, \f7 and \o7 Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
Music Fills the Air
WORDS AND IMAGES : Going Ape : A remastered video version of "King Kong" can provide awesome rainy-day entertainment. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judy, Judy, Judy : Band bemoans music scene in hometown, but stays around to headline weekend gig at Mayfair Theatre Saturday. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC / DARLENE O'CONNELL AND THE DIXIE FLYERS : Not Looking Back : This local country-Western band is on its way to the big time, with superb dance music and entertainment. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Title, Artist Last Week 1 I Will Always Love You, Whitney...
THEATER REVIEW / 'PASTORELA' : Devil of a Dud : The spirited play turns out to be more of a talent show than a tale about a rock band caught between good and evil. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'THE VELVETEEN RABBIT' : A Bunny's Tale : Lively music and a colorful menagerie of animals make the play, less than an hour long, tailor made for the younger set. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY' : Yuletide Vim : Plaza Players rate a 12 on scale of 10 for enthusiasm and an opening ovation for sharing proceeds with AIDS Care of Ventura. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW / 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' : Straight and True : It's a traditional interpretation of the Charles Dickens favorite, done well. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Glassworks : The Museum of History and Art sparkles with a tribute to fanciful crystal creations from around the county. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW / ROGER KELLER'S : First-Rate Second Act : A new chef blends regional American cooking and California cuisine in a pleasing performance. By Hilary Dole Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BENEFIT PARTY : Saddling Up : Famed jockey Bill Shoemaker will attend, but the riding stars will be disabled youngsters showing their horseback skills. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Floored by the Holidays : As we sit here today, exactly halfway between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve--and with Hanukkah just days away--it occurred to us that it's no sign of weakness to ask for help in making it to Jan. 2. By Leo Smith, Times Staff Writer
NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Claus of Life : Short--or tall--the jolly old elf learns about leg lifts and long lists from personal experience or personnel training. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oasis in the Haze : An identification program begun in Simi Valley helps lead people suffering from various impairments back to safer ground. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC / FEAR : Spitting Image : John Belushi's favorite band is back, and they think that the world has finally caught up with their music. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Name Tag Best Gift for Pets By Aurora Mackey, \o7 Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer\f7
THEATER REVIEW / 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' PARODY : Making Mock : Ensemble portrays the inept efforts of a group of tacky British society matrons trying to stage a literary classic with gusto. By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sun-Run Cars : Engineers are already working to build a network of 'filling stations' for solar-powered electric autos and trucks. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Hopping Good Time : The ODC/San Francisco dance troupe will present 'The Velveteen Rabbit' at the Lobero Theatre. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boat Parades: Saturday and Sunday More than 100 entries...
Benefit Reflects Soaring Holiday Spirits By Mary Lou Loper
City of Hope Gets $452,000 for Fellowship By Bea Maxwell
BOOK REVIEW : A Romp Through World of Horse Racing : THE WRONG HORSE: An Odyssey Through the American Racing Scene \o7 by William Murray\f7 ; Simon & Schuster $20; 224 pages By Jeff Silverman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zapping 'Terrible Virus' of Racism By Bob Sipchen
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Experts Offer Tips to Avoid Holiday Blues
High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Human Book Report: Read It First Responses gathered by Kelly Maakestad (Bolsa Grande), Heather Cox (Connelly), Traci McCrimmon (El Toro), Brian Singer (Fullerton), Abby Fung (Kennedy), Cara Wilson (Loara), Trisha Ginsburg (Los Alamitos), Kent Jancarik (Mission Viejo), Dan Eastmond (Newport Harbor), Susanna Lee (Ocean View), Lara Lagos (Rosary), Katie Elftmann (Santa Margarita), Henry York (Servite), Rosalind Blames (Southern California Christian), Zachary Sifuentes (Troy), Darice Liu (Villa Park) and Alison Lefkowitz (Woodbridge)
New Hyatt Is a Study in Design Contrasts By Dirk Sutro
Dispensing Some Good Medicine By David Nelson
The Corner Hashish Joint : Amsterdam's 'Cannabis Cafe' Habitues Sip Espresso, Nibble Pastries and Openly Smoke Potent Dope By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UNDER THE CROWN : OK, So Maybe They're \o7 Not\f7 the Average Family Next Door By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thin Skin? It Comes With Age By Dianne Klein
PERSONAL HEALTH : TIPS for a Safe Holiday Party By Shari Roan
'Healthy' View of Woman and Depression By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Espresso Yourself : Teens are drinking in the exchange of ideas--and phone numbers--that cafe culture has to offer. And instead of Friday night beer parties, more students are finding that coffeehouses are their cup of tea. By Alison Rosen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Alison Rosen, 17, is a senior at Corona del Mar High School, where she is an editor for the Trident, the school newspaper
Barter Network Is a Blessing to Cash-Strapped Businesses : Trends: Stationery, jewelry, catering services and vacations are among the items swapped by 460 trade exchanges and their 240,000 clients. By Yvette P. Fernandez, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Eating Your Way Through the Holidays : Health: This time of year can be problematic for bulimics and anorexics, with food seemingly everywhere. By Jean Marbella, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Tips on Coping With Food Problems By Jean Marbella
Application Service Gets 'A' : Education: Computer link allows students to save precious time and money while selecting a school. It was a dad's response to his son's struggles. By Sonya Ross, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Quirky Assembly of Artifacts From Campaigns Gone By : Collectors: Among Patrick Brumleve's treasures is a teapot shaped liked Ronald Reagan's head. No wonder he finds campaign buttons boring. By Shera Gross, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeping Memories Alive After a Death : Memorials: A Connecticut company believes that the electronic tributes it makes for bereaved families are the future of final farewells. By David Jacobson, THE HARTFORD COURANT
New Yorkers Buy Pieces of Their Rock : Collectibles: Old city seals, door frames from brownstones, even subway tokens and turnstiles are collected and sold. It's a growth market. By Mark Cohen, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Research Gives Future Ships Help Against Giant Waves By Douglas Birch
Uncovering 'Holes in the Ocean' : Science: Giant waves could be to blame for the mysterious disappearance of several ships. What causes the sea to swell into towering walls of water? By Douglas Birch, THE BALTIMORE SUN
From Guns to the Gospel : Once a Gang Member, Robert Shipp Has Found a Calling in Pulpit By Carla F. Levenson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Honig Praises Rogers School Restructuring By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Tough Sell : Government: Officials impose a $25 fee for garage sale permits and new regulations after complaints from residents. By G. Jeanette Avent, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fiscal Woes End Hopes for a Happy New Year : Budget: Already facing a $400,000 deficit, city officials say the double whammy of a slow economy and state cutbacks might mean even more slashing of programs. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Palisades : Blaze Destroys Classrooms
Taking Advantage of a Window of Opportunity at Salick Building By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marina del Rey : Water Rate Hike Endorsed
Topanga Canyon : Nudist Resort Gets Permit
Santa Monica : Work on Hotel to Resume
Beverly Hills : Consultant for Hotel Project
Santa Monica : City Council to Meet Earlier
WESTSIDE : Legislators Taking Aim at Economy : Government: Back in Sacramento, local representatives are looking at ways to push development, including revitalizing urban areas. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions...
Spreading the Word on 10 Books as Holiday Gifts for Children By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Hopeful of a Junior Achievement : Pepperdine's McDaniel Wants to Atone for a Disappointing Sophomore Season By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : Coach Cautions Bruins About Possible Letdown By Alan Ota
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Realignment of Leagues Rejected by City Schools By Sean Waters
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Warnings Posted on Pollution
Shops Brace for Marine Absence By Anna Cekola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tijuana's Mayor Seeks Solutions to Flooding By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Leave to Keep Somalian Mission Supplied : Logistics: Humanitarian nature of operation helps troops and families deal with the deployment farewells. By Ray Tessler and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Airport, Area Residents Resolve Longstanding Lawsuit Over Noise By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward for Missing Pet Brings Crank Calls--but No Cat By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rate Hikes Approved for Water, Sewer Work : Torrance: A single-family household will see a $40 annual increase in its bills. Council members say they had little choice but to approve the expenditures. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Suspects Caught After Bank Heist, Police Chase : Crime: Police pursued a suspected getaway vehicle until it got a flat tire in San Pedro. The driver was arrested immediately, but it took a manhunt to find the other two suspects. By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Finds Something Fishy About Traffic Ticket : Law enforcement: A police officer is accused of adding a Christian emblem next to his signature. He has told his superiors that he did not intend to make a religious statement. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash, Near-Crash of Buses Leave a Few Students Hurt By Anne Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Saves Boy Attacked by Dog : Rescue: The 2-year-old had wandered into a yard containing two pit bulls. A neighbor heard his cries, scaled a fence and fought off the animal. By Lorna Fernandes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Gets 1 1/2 Years for Fatal Hit-Run By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Murder Trial Ordered in Shooting of Teen-Ager By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palos Verdes Students Show Real Skill in Mock Trial Contest : An occasional look at South Bay classroom news By Lorna Fernandes
Drifter Sentenced to Life Term for Murder : Crime: Sanford Fineman was killed in a robbery attempt by a man he once tried to help. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN DIEGO : Son Held in Fatal Stabbing of Mother
JAMUL : Suspect Wounded During Drug Search
ESCONDIDO : 4 Suspects Sought in Fatal Stabbing
SAN DIEGO : Few Top Applicants for S.D. Grand Jury
Winter Break Schedule for South Bay Schools
$278,000 Contract Awarded for Electric Bus
Annalsof the L.A. Cocktail (cont.): James Mackie writes... By Steve Harvey
Downtown Jerry Brown: While he ponders whether to run for... By Steve Harvey
Topping List of Inner-City Needs--Jobs
Battalion's Tale May Not Be Over Yet
Somalia: Do It Right but Don't Stay Forever : Restoring a government will demand a multinational effort
PLATFORM : Disaster Pornography From Somalia \o7 RAKIYA OMAAR, a Somali, was dismissed last week as executive director of Africa Watch after publicly dissenting from the position of the parent organization, Human Rights Watch, which endorsed U.S. military intervention in her homeland. Her deputy, ALEX de WAAL, resigned in protest to her dismissal. OMAAR and De WAAL told The Times:\f7
COLUMN LEFT / JESSE JACKSON : Hit a Schott Out of the Park for Baseball : The Reds owner deserves her peers' censure; now will they clean up their all-white act? By Jesse Jackson, \o7 The Rev. Jesse Jackson writes a syndicated column in Washington\f7
COLUMN RIGHT / LLEWELLYN H. ROCKWELL Jr. : Call for Quotas Ignores Facts on Mortgages : Lenders look first at credit-worthiness; if that's banned, we'll all end up paying. By Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr., \o7 Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. is president of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN AMERICA : The Rot Starts in Washington : Virtually everything that ails our cities can be traced to federal policies spawned bythe Reagan/Bush agenda. By David W. Lyon and James B. Steinberg, \o7 David W. Lyon, a RAND vice president, and James D. Steinberg, a senior analyst, co-edited "Urban America."\f7
Evelyn S. Cain; Retired Music Teacher
PLATFORM : Gays in the Military \o7 CHRIS HAMILTON, 45, of Long Beach, who served in Vietnam on the aircraft carrier Constellation from 1969-1971, commented on gays in the military and whether it would be appropriate to make their identity known to heterosexual personnel. He told The Times: \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : How Generosity Compromises Policy
Panel Urges Higher Pay for Supervisors : Compensation: A citizens committee reiterates plan to slash perks. Three of five board members would lose $2,000 to $9,000. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors to Hold Final Ahmanson Plan Hearing : Development: The board will consider public testimony, the threat of lawsuits and a new report opposing the project. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Kind of Pilgrimage : Religion: A window that some say held the Virgin Mary's image is removed. Outstretched hands smear the outline as the glass is taken to a truck. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Takes Step Toward Annexing Land By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Royal Split Hits Home With Local Britishers By Phil Sneiderman and Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SIMI VALLEY : Dantona Moves to Controller's Office By Carlos V. Lozano
4 Indicted in Series of Bank Robberies By Geoff Fein
CAMARILLO : Sewage Rates Raised to Upgrade Plant By Maia Davis and Michelle Quinn
CAMARILLO : Pregnant Woman Loses Fetus in Crash By Patrick Mccartney
SIMI VALLEY : Piper, 2 Others to Join Planning Panel By Phil Sneiderman
OXNARD : School Lunch Prices May Rise in January By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : 12 Arrested in 30 Graffiti Incidents By Geoff Fein
OXNARD : Search Under Way for Missing Woman By Fred Alvarez
THOUSAND OAKS : Oaks Mall Submits Renovation Plans By Maia Davis
Man Charged With Murder in Collision By Patrick Mccartney
Fees Hiked for Many County Services By Jane Hulse
FILLMORE : Condor Sanctuary Signs to Be Erected By Rodney Bosch
Agency Upheld on Low-Cost Housing By Jane Hulse
Obituaries
Landowners Criticize Plan to Create Greenbelt : Development: Building would be restricted on 4,800 acres between Ventura and Oxnard to stem urban sprawl. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton Schools Chief Dismissed : Education: The board's vote to fire Supt. J.L. Handy ends a two-year tenure beset by financial problems, low test scores and a near takeover by the state. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarena's Abduction and Torture Described : Courts: Former bodyguard says ranking Mexican officials were at the house where U.S. drug agent was killed. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suicide's Frozen Sperm Ordered Destroyed : Litigation: But a probate judge gives the man's lover 60 days to appeal his ruling on the semen that he willed to her. By Jeff Kramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAACP Urges Bank Not to Close Compton Branch By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Innovative Schools to Receive Grants By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Latino to Be Rebuild L.A. Co-Chair : Unity: Tony Salazar will join two Anglos and a black as the agency seeks to be more reflective of the community. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Theft Suspects Seized After High-Speed Chase, Crash
Teachers Cite Respect as a Reason to Strike : Education: With the results of the vote on a walkout to be announced, many instructors say money is not the only issue. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Victims of Riot Looting Urge Speedup of U.S. Aid
LOS ANGELES : Arts Center to Move to Converted Warehouse
LOS ANGELES : Victim Identified After Severed Arms Are Found
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Dixon to Step Down as Top Administrator Jan. 15
LOS ANGELES : Review of Airport Chief Selection Process Urged
Helping the Needy at Christmas By Cecilia Rasmussen
LOS ANGELES : Sanders 'Rethinking' Plan to Enter Mayoral Race
Museum of Beauty Rescued From Ugly Prospect of Closure By Mathis Chazanov
Transit Officials Undecided About Who Will Patrol Red Line : Subway: Use of the LAPD at a cost of $6 million is preferred over transit police for $2.1 million. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Admits $19,057 Error in Pay Report By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CASTAIC : 2 Jail Escapees Are Still Missing By Jim Herron Zamora
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Employed 2 Held in Carjacking By Emily Viglielmo
25th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Heritage Foundation Session Draws McKeon By Alan Miller
GLENDALE : Moorhead Wins Key House Post By Alan Miller
Extended Postal Hours
LANCASTER : Assistance OKd for Mobile Homes By John Chandler
PACOIMA : Charity Gets New Home for Holidays By Mayerene Barker
Ahmanson Debate Is in Final Round : Development: The last full hearing on the plan to create a mini-city near Calabasas will be held today. Ventura County board will vote Tuesday. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners Fight Croatians' Plan for Private Park By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Agrees on Subsidy Deal to Keep Firm From Leaving : Business: Under the agreement with an IBM subsidiary, the city will sell land for a $2.3-million loss and forfeit about $1.25 million in property tax revenues. By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escape Claus : Granada Hills: St. Nick, springing to the aid of a woman, foils a carjacking attempt in a parking lot. By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burglars Take It All--Including the Kitchen Sink By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Propose Giving Food Coupons to Homeless : Studio City: An association, which had been criticized for urging the prosecution of panhandlers, still seeks a crackdown on law-breaking transients. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife's Missing Person's Report Leads to Robbery Suspect By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 New Offers Slash Cost Estimates for Valley Rail Line : Transportation: Plans are presented to build a track above the Ventura Freeway for up to $730 million below the county price tag. The panel delays a recommendation. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Schools Strike Geography as a Requirement : Education: Huntington Beach district scraps ninth-grade class to provide students more academic flexibility. The course will become an elective. By Robert Barker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yellow Ribbons, Red Ink : San Clemente Merchants Wish Marines Well but Miss Their Business By Anna Cekola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County May Lose $1 Million in Housing Deal By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Targets 'No Contest' Estate Ploy : Law: In wills leaving substantial sums to lawyers preparing them, provisions impeding legal challenge by heirs would be forbidden. By Eric Bailey and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Defendant Describes Abuse : Trial: Omaima Nelson, 24, charged with killing and dismembering her husband, alleges physical and sex attacks by victim as part of her defense. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : Applicants Sought for Advisory Panels By Tom Mcqueeney
STANTON : Ban on Fireworks Sale Lifted--in Part By Willson Cummer
NEWPORT BEACH : School Board Chief Vows Improvements By Mimi Ko
ANAHEIM : Help on Way for School Hit by Iniki By Danielle A. Fouquette
BUENA PARK : Anti-Bilingual Stand Reiterated by Parents By Debra Cano
ORANGE : Alvarez Taken Off City Planning Panel By Helaine Olen
Countywide : United Way Revs Up Fund-Raising Plans By Maresa Archer
LAGUNA HILLS : Pursuit of Stolen Car Ends in Crash By Eric Young
MISSION VIEJO : School Board Ballot Winners Take Seats By Anna Cekola
ORANGE : Policy on Illegal Immigrants Assailed By Helaine Olen
Countywide : For Foster Children, Bikes of Their Own By Maresa Archer
LAGUNA HILLS : Council Chooses Songstad as Mayor By Bob Elston
Roth Facing Another Vote Abstention : Inquiry: Supervisor may have to excuse himself because of his past dealings with the Baldwin Building Co. A landscaping job is at the center of the controversy. By George Frank and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irvine Teen Opens Fire on Fellow Student but Misses : Violence: Second shooting in three weeks involving SELF Alternative School mortifies educators and residents. Police have a suspect but can't find him. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head Start Director Visits Santa Ana : Education: Bush appointee praises Grand Avenue school, promises that project for low-income children will continue to receive support from Washington. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ice Cream Vendor Stabbed in Assault By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Hikes Its Developer Fees
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Supervisors Propose 12th Court District
SPORTS
Padres Deal for Plantier : Trade: They send Melendez to the Boston Red Sox for the former Poway High standout. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Issues Apology for Football Brawls By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trying to Turn Tragedy Into Triumph : Prep: Hawthorne football team carries spirit of two former teammates into Southern Section Division III championship game. By Cap Carey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leuzinger Doesn't Mess Around in Win : Basketball: The Olympians take a 30-10 halftime lead and cruise to 69-35 victory over North Torrance. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Anglers Go to Great Depths for Rockfish By Dan Stanton
Winning Formula for San Pedro Is All in a Night's Work By Rob Fernas
His Name Fits, So Conan Wears It Well : Morse: Soft-spoken Smith sets the tone for the top-ranked Tigers with his physical play. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC San Diego Only Now Scratching the Surface in Fencing By Kim Q. Berkshire
CHARGER NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Special Teams Get Kicks from Carney By T.J. Simers
He Craves the Action, Not the Attention : Poway: As a wide receiver and free safety, Jeff Pattison does his best work over the middle. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now the Lakers Do the Blazing : Pro basketball: They shoot 72% in first half, 64% for the game and roll over tired-looking Trail Blazers, 124-111. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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TENNIS : McEnroe Wins Easily; Chang Upsets Agassi From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Mogilny, Sabres Make Presence Felt From Associated Press
CS Northridge Rallies to Win From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Vanderbilt Beats Clock, No. 9 Louisville From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Pistons Survive Shootout With Magic From Associated Press
BEVERLY HILLS TOURNAMENT : Saugus Manages Only 17 Points as Rio Mesa Rolls By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Northridge's 1st Win as Welcome as a Breath of Fresh Air : College basketball: After three close losses, Matadors weather playing at altitude and defeat Northern Arizona, 76-67. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Novelty of a Trainer Gives Butler Fighting Chance : Boxing: Former patsy, now working out seriously, has become a heavyweight contender with eight consecutive knockouts. By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Continues Its Dominating Play in Basketball
CLU Guard Ulloa Takes Giant Steps
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : McCoy Lifts Faith Baptist, 73-72
Northridge Women Rout Grand Canyon for 1st Win
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Kennedy Seeks to Revive Glory Days Behind Versatile Harris By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harvard's Toring Honored
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Shorthanded Cypress Prevails on Livingston's Shot By Steve Kresal
Community College Roundup
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Santa Margarita Upsets Lynwood in Overtime
PREP ROUNDUP : Long Beach Poly Works Inside to Stop Trabuco Hills By Tom Hamilton
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Marlins' Boss Collapses, Dies : Owners: Barger, 62, stricken at meeting and succumbs on operating table without ever getting to see his new club play. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Dodgers Win Worrell War : Bidding: They don't require a physical to sign free-agent relief pitcher to three-year, $9.5-million deal. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Added to Husky Probe : Enforcement: Ongoing Pac-10 investigation of Washington football program will include allegations of cash and improper benefits for players from boosters. By Elliott Almond and Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : A Truly Ruthian Contract By Jim Murray
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Crisis? What Crisis? : Money: Braves sign Maddux to bring weeklong spending spree to almost $258 million. Red Sox sign Dawson. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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What's Next? Who Had the Most Dribbles? By Mal Florence
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Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Everett Says His Climb Has Been Assisted By Tim Kawakami
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT : Williams Chases Record as UCLA Seeks Third Title By Wendy Witherspoon
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Oilers' Gilbride to Have Cancer Surgery
A Trojan Loss Would Be of Historic Proportions : THE BOWLS By Steve Harvey
Jesse Jackson Threatens a Boycott to Get Minorities Into Management By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Smith's Contract Doesn't Affect Shell By Steve Springer
Schott Apologizes for Her Remarks : Baseball: Cincinnati owner says she didn't mean them and that she is not a racist or bigot. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spurs Get J.R. Reid From Hornets for Reserve Green and Draft Picks Associated Press
Vitti Defends Treatment of Magic's Cut By Mark Heisler
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Some Holiday Reading for You By Shav Glick
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Injuries Put Itsallgreektome Out of the Hollywood Turf Cup By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hobert Will Not Seek Reinstatement at Washington, Will Enter NFL Draft From Associated Press
RAMS / TIM KAWAKAMI : Defense Gets a Thorough Shakedown By Tim Kawakami
Angels Fulfill Two Goals, Continue to Pursue a Third : Baseball: After retooling infield and cutting their payroll, emphasis will be on talks with Chili Davis. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Chapman Women Still Lack Intensity, Victories By Martin Beck
Orange Coast to Offer Women's Crew
Catch of the Day : After Trevor Hoffman Went to the Mound to Resurrect His Career, Marlins Were Happy to Haul Him In By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Water Polo All-Star Game Set for Saturday By Martin Beck
UCI's Smith Eligible; He'll Debut Saturday By Robyn Norwood
Matthews Wants to Stand Out at Tustin, Not Be a Sitting Duck : Sea View League: Lost in a sea of talent at Mater Dei, versatile senior is being counted on to lead the Tillers. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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