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What happened on December 24, 1992
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Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
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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
Television 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
People/places By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
BALLET REVIEW : Ruzimatov Mutes Razzmatazz in 'Nutcracker' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
ART REVIEW : Sterbak Sculptures Flirt With Profundity By Leah Ollman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RADIO REVIEW : A Los Lobos Christmas on KCRW Today By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Dada: Beyond the Gimmickry at Coach House By Mike Boehm
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Optimistic Air at St. Joseph Center Benefit By Steve Hochman
O.C. CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Knott's Surprise Package By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : A Christmas Present for CBS By Daniel Cerone
It's the Year of the Latino . . . or Is It? By Robert Epstein
Quotable
Guaranteed Seating Lures Filmgoers : Movies: Small fee and convenience cited as reasons for more frequent use of telephone ticketing. Service may help offset declining attendance. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday TV Fare: Choirs and 'Carol' By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Used CD Sales Put Industry in a Spin : Pop music: Record company executives oppose the practice because they fear that it will reduce the sale of new product. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That's Entertainment, Too : Sam Rubin, Laurie Pike Put a New Slant on Show-Biz Reporting By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Echo Park Murals Covered by City By Shauna Snow
'Bodyguard' Sells a Record 831,000 in One Week By Chuck Philips
Gimmicky, Yeah, but Good : Grunge Bands Beware: dada Stakes a Legitimate Claim to Aggressive Rock at the Coach House By Mike Boehm
Song of a Dying Culture : Exhibit: 'Music of the Maya' curator says traditions, rituals can't last past the decade because of pressures from religious to political. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
There's Life in the Marimba By Rick Vanderknyff
BUSINESS
Battle of Dolls Ends With a Face Lift Washington Post
Software Makes Taking Stock of Portfolio Easy By Larry Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer\f7
Alfonso Guilin has been elected 1993 board chairman of the...
Rolf Lorenz has joined Koll Management Services as vice...
Steven L. Parten has been appointed chief executive...
Herman Epstein has joined the board of directors of...
Retired FileNet Executive Joins Board of Kofax Image Products
Stocks Mixed in Advance of Holiday : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Wednesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
TRW Cut 3,300 Area Jobs in '92 : Aerospace: The firm, which recently eliminated a Redondo Beach unit, reduced staffing nationwide by 22% because of less government spending on spy satellites. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soaring Ambition : Lockheed Plans to Double Sales of Space Division By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIXED SIGNALS ON THE ECONOMY : Income Gains Lag Spending; Durables Fall : Economy: The recovery remains fragile, but a December survey shows consumers continue to gain confidence. From Times Wire Services
MIXED SIGNALS ON THE ECONOMY : Sales of Existing Homes in California Rise Again : Real estate: November improvement marks the third straight monthly gain. Brokers are hoping that the long slump in the industry is finally over. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toying Around With the Future By 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
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
$25 Million Awarded in Implant Suit Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Holiday Shoppers Finding Some Bare Shelves : Merchandising: Retailers are selling out of, among other things, Madonna's 'Sex' book and items from Nintendo. By Tom Mcqueeney and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World Bank OKs Highway Funding \o7 Bloomberg Business News\f7
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Caterpillar Halts Pay of Union Committeemen : Labor: The company files a federal suit saying they are full-time UAW operatives. From Associated Press
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RETAIL/TOURISM : A New Year's Eve Bash to Rave About at Knott's Berry Farm Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Conner Accepts Shares: Conner Peripherals Inc. said...
Bergen Brunswig Announces Deal to Keep Big Drug Customer
Blue Cross Stock Sale May Raise Record $400 Million : Health: Analysts say initial public offering from for-profit subsidiary could be nation's largest. O.C. has two such publicly traded health maintenance organizations. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Tourism Holds Up Despite 1992's Troubles : Attractions Suffer No Major Loss in Attendance; Some Show Gains By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Wymer Case Funds: The Iowa Trust, defrauded of $75 million...
Green Burrito Expands: Anaheim--based GB Foods Corp...
Vans Inc.: The Orange-based sneaker maker has reported a...
Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana manufacturer of custom...
Jury in Case Against Keating, His Son to Convene After Christmas Break : Trial: Deliberations will begin after nearly two months of testimony and legal arguments. From Reuters
NEWS
Several U.S. markets will close early today, Christmas...
His Beauty Isn't Skin Deep : Children of All Backgrounds Can Find a Santa Claus to Call Their Own By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Solve Mystery of Man Without a Memory : Amnesia: Diligent sleuthing by two officers uncovered clues that led to Canadian aunt and uncle of a man who can't remember them. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barking Up the Wrong Tree in Angeles Forest : Environment: Rangers keep their eyes open for people who twist off cedar branches, chop down pines or chain-saw trees for firewood without a permit. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Reform Act Wins Backing : Politics: The City Council gives tentative approval to a plan that would put a ceiling on donations and bar contributions by those who hold or are seeking contracts with the city. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sidewalk Cafe Idea OKd but Not Without Strings By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Christmas Day comes Christmas guilt over gorging... By Anne Klarner
San Gabriel Valley : Christmas Tree Recycling
La Puente : Building Decision Delayed
La Puente : Support for Sheriff's Captain
Pasadena : School Transfer Denied
La Puente : Man Slain by Burglars
Oki Named Presiding Judge of Municipal Court
A Friendly Game of Football for Two Players : Sports: Through their association in the game, Sam Anno and Pat O'Hara have enjoyed each other's company for many years--and with several teams. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobs Program Workers Found Confidence Grew in the Forest By Timothy Chou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northern Trust Names Managing Director
Practice Makes Perfect for Broncos' Houston : Basketball: Although she was a standout player in high school, the junior didn't have good practice habits until she enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Bishop Amat Players Earn Rest After Title By Gary Klein
EDUCATION NEWS : Ogaz Named President of El Monte District
Council Gets Down to Business on Fiscal Plan : Economy: An early retirement offer, an altered City Hall workweek and aid to local merchants are among the steps taken. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Neighborhoods Fight Back With Private Security Patrol By Jessica Goodheart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : Transients Blamed in Fire
Night Sky Over Bethlehem Still Beckoning Stargazers By Anne Klarner
Glendale : Whitaker to Run Again
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
Fire Capt. Orr Terminated After Arson Conviction By Amy Kazmin
Scoreboard / FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS : PREPS By Gary Klein
Shari Asplund, of San Gabriel, a project administrator at...
EDUCATION NEWS : LACC Student Paper Garners 11 Awards
Tucker Gets Warm Sendoff, Even From His Council Foes : Politics: The outgoing mayor served less than two years, but things 'got plenty hot' during that time, he says. Local officials see his election to Congress as a symbol of community pride. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Merchants May Pay the Price for Graffiti Removal Plan : Crime: Under the proposed ordinance, the city would remove the vandalism twice for free but then bill property owners for every subsequent paint job. By Phil Garcia and Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Movie Complex Opens to Favorable Reviews, Fair Crowds : Downtown: Those in attendance in first week reflect the city's diversity. Cold weather hurts turnout a bit. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cat Haven : Protection Society Gives Shelter to Homeless, Neglected Felines By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cerritos : City's Dial-A-Ride Program Adds Van for Weekday Trips
Long Beach : Federal Money Will Fund Storefront Police Stations
Cerritos : Cerritos Arts Center Dedication to Be Held Jan. 9
Long Beach : Schools Get High Marks in District Survey of Parents
Fund-Raising Drive Begun to Keep Library Open : Services: Feb. 19 is the final day unless more money is found. Weingart Foundation pledges $50,000 if community matches it. By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : City Council Meetings Will Air on Cable TV
SPORTS BRIEFS / PAUL McLEOD : Slick Moves on Cal State Long Beach Gym Will Become Less Treacherous By Paul Mcleod
Greg Heinrich School: Whitney High Sport: Soccer Position... By Mike Coil
Aisha Veasley School: Valley Christian Sport: Basketball... By Mike Coil
Economic Summit
Economic Summit
Vietnam Ties
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Kissinger on Somalia
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Support for Support Groups in Hard Times
* John R. Kimberly; Former Chairman, CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corp.
* Ted Willis; Prolific Scriptwriter for British Television
* Rosel H. Hyde; Former FCC Chairman
* Paul Hidalgo-Durand; Dancer, Promising Playwright
Mort Greene; Lyricist, TV Writer
* Edwin Gerschefski; Composer Taught at University of Georgia
Max Wisot; Superior Court Judge
William Oldendorf; Leader in Brain Scan Studies at UCLA
DRESS WARM: If you want the experts to lead you to the... By Leslie Berkman and Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan
UP THE DOWNHILL: Diane Edwards, who founded the fitness... By Leslie Berkman and Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks
SNUBBED AGAIN: The 1991 football season was the first in... By Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan and Leslie Berkman
'TIS THE SEASON: Just as the swallows can be counted on... By Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks and Leslie Berkman
Vigilantism Stirs in Desert Haven for Illicit Drug Labs : Law enforcement: Newberry Springs residents arm themselves as crime rate soars amid influx of outsiders. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Killed, 3 Hurt by Somalia Land Mine : Famine: The four civilians riding in a car were an advance team for Friday's Marine thrust into Bardera. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black-Korean Alliance Says Talk Not Enough, Disbands By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Denny--Beaten but Unbowed : The trucker assaulted at Florence and Normandie has mended quickly. He talks about his experience with self-deprecating humor. But he remains awed by the good and evil he has seen. By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Names Reformer to Oversee Ailing Economy By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam, Beirut Haunting U.S. Somalia Policy By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Lineup Set, Woman to Be Atty. General, Aides Say : Cabinet: He is expected to name Zoe Baird to top justice job today, with Kantor as trade representative. Other likely selections include Espy, Babbitt and Pena. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Tug of War on Cabinet Foretells Larger Battle By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
PSYCHIATRY / DEPRESSION : Youths Found Much Slower at Recovering By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Wilson Wants to Join Brown in State Economic Summit By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Apologize for Ignoring Call on Man Who Died By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campbell Calls Firing Part of a Conspiracy : Law enforcement: The former Newport Beach police chief says sexual harassment complaints were used to fulfill the new city manager's ambitions. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean-Americans Looking Elsewhere After Riots By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Shutting French Consulate Over Reported Jet Sale \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Israel Pushes Gaza, West Bank Vote : Mideast: As Cabinet discusses a PLO role in peace talks for the first time, Peres proposes step to Palestinian autonomy. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslav General Issues Warning to West By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Elders Calls Education the Best Rx : Medicine: The likely choice for U.S. surgeon general plans to focus on instruction, especially for young people, as the surest route to good health. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Medgar Evers Murder Is Freed on Bail \o7 Associated Press\f7
Shifting Toward a Mainstream Approach to Children's Issues : Under this view, investment in all families will enhance U.S. productivity. It has led to job programs such as flex-time. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hottest Family Issues By Marlene Cimons, \o7 With the Bill Clinton White House expected to take an affirmative role in supporting "family-friendly" legislation, advocates expect at least some measures to be signed into law. Among the legislative proposals likely to receive serious consideration:\f7
China's Satellite Apparently Blew Up \o7 Associated Press\f7
Airline Blames Wind Shear for Crash \o7 From Associated Press\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Marines' New Slogan: 'The First to Help Out' : Military: Humanitarian mission in Somalia highlights the shift away from traditional role as the 'first to fight.' By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voice of America Plans Broadcasts \o7 Reuters\f7
FDA Approves First AIDS Drug That Prevents Blood Infection \o7 From Associated Press\f7
3 Detroit Police Officers to Stand Trial in Fatal Beating : Law enforcement: Charges are dropped against black former sergeant. Incident has been likened to Rodney King case in Los Angeles. By Edward Walsh, THE WASHINGTON POST
Bush May Gift-Wrap a Few Pardons \o7 The Washington Post\f7
Louisiana Told to Desegregate Its Universities \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Law in Illinois Gives Homeless Right to Vote \o7 From Associated Press\f7
3 Indicted in Slaying of Brooklyn Principal \o7 Reuters\f7
Oriental Fruit Fly Area Quarantined \o7 Associated Press\f7
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Sales Tax Hike Not Legal, Court Affirms From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : TUSTIN : Credit Cards of City Officials Recalled From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : REDDING : Navy Recruiters Face Complaints From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No Happily Ever After in the Fairy-Tale Town of Moelln : Extremists: Arson attack shatters quaint veneer of town where Turks, Germans had coexisted peacefully. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Royal Flush as Queen's Speech Is Leaked By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy to Turn Over Moffett Base to NASA \o7 Associated Press\f7
State May Be Able to Keep Same Funding for Schools \o7 From Associated Press\f7
1 of 2 Women Most Likely for Top Justice Job By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabinet Nearly Complete
Massachusetts Police Chief Charged in Rapes of 3 Girls \o7 Associated Press\f7
15 Die in Tijuana of Cold-Related Illnesses \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ousted Newport Chief Charges a Conspiracy : Scandal: Campbell claims city officials want to gut Police Department command. He vows to clear name. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Squad Room, a Sigh of Relief After Tense Times By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS : At the Laguna Art Museum, a New Group of Artists Carries on a Challenge to Convention By Cathy Curtis, \o7 Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Classic of the Week : The Roches "The Roches" (1979), \o7 Warner Bros.\f7 By Maria D. Laso
New Pick of the Week : Various artists "Cajun Music and Zydeco", \o7 Rounder\f7 By Randy Lewis
Fun at Maxi's Takes Minimum Effort By T.D. Smith
\o7 SHOOOOOOSH \f7 : The Free-Flowing Escapism of Ice Skating, Disney Style By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Australian Beach Club Is Forging Big Crowds From Metal By Rose Apodaca, \o7 Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
CENTRAL PARK : Huntington Beach Oasis Encourages Quieter Pursuits Indoor and Out By Anne Michaud
Canyon Dons Colors of Autumn Falling By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
A Board for the Beard, and Some Tips to Help Fill His Sack By Rockin' Fig & Dave, \o7 Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a surfer/shop owner. David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. \f7
'Carolers' Sing the Praises of Those Cute Little Dickens, the Muppets By Lynn Smith, \f7 and \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section.
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'Three Brothers' Makes a Wise and Touching Journey Home By Jon Matsumoto
The Fans' Choices
Take a Taste on the Wild Side in Aurora's Cozy Glow By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Beef Deserves Drama of Flambe When It's Rarely Done By Mike Spencer, \f7 and \o7 Mike Spencer is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
Le Bistro Goes Heavy on the View and Light on the Sauces By Maresa Archer
Katella Deli Offers Some of the Kindest Cuts--and a Bakery, Too By Max Jacobson
Break Out the Yoo-Hoo! '93 Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) By Jim Washburn
THE DAWN OF A NEW ICE AGE : Around Here, Recreational Skating Is So Hot Its Surfaces Are Expanding By Zan Dubin, \o7 Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
-Ism It Funny? Jim Hope Finds Punch Lines in Current Issues By Dennis Mclellan, \o7 Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who regularly covers comedy for OC Live! \f7
WISE CRACKER : David Lowery Has Simplified His Approach but Hasn't Sacrificed His Jaundiced Sense of Humor By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Warm Memories Are Enough to Put Misgivings on Ice By Janice Page, \o7 Janice Page is the editor of OC Live! \f7
CRAFTS : Tableau Artist Dolls Up Living Room By Zan Dubin, \o7 Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COLLECTIBLES : Looking for Luck in All Kinds of Places By Kathie Bozanich, \f7 and \o7 Kathie Bozanich is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff.
HOLIDAY DINING : Ringside Seats to Ring in New Year By Beverly Bush Smith and Anne Michaud, \o7 Beverly Bush Smith is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to OC Live! Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition\f7
Jack Is No Dull Boy: Some Roles Suit Nicholson to a T By Mark Chalon Smith, \f7 and \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
A Novice's Guide to Ice Skating in Orange County Researched by APRIL JACKSON and ZAN DUBIN / Los Angeles Times
New Year's Eve Options
WORDS AND IMAGES : Holiday Drear : A last-minute gift idea, 'Bah! Humbug! 101 Great Reasons to Hate the Holidays,' is floated, as is classical radio, a sure winner! By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Art and Politics : An exhibit of Winston Churchill's paintings chronicles the life of the statesman, who took up the hobby at age 40. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laundered Money : A rocker and family man talks of cleaning up his act and releasing an album of acoustic songs. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Title, Artist Last Week 1 I Will Always Love You, Whitney...
RESTAURANT REVIEW / ROSARITO BEACH : No Dichotomy Now : A cold appetizer combination plate is a fine way to sample the scope of flavors offered at the cafe's new location. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Once and Future Downtown : Shopping: Tomorrow's consumer dollars may be spent in communities that spruce up their business districts to resemble those of yesteryear. By James Gilden, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Despair Over Lost Clothes Is Easy to Find By Aurora Mackey, \o7 Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer\f7
PROFILE : Miracle Worker : Teacher William Terrazas changes lives in his English as a Second Language class at Channel Islands High School. By Pat Kemper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Wooden Wonders : With the patience he learned as a prisoner of war, Allen Richards fulfills his love of animals by carving his own. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sexual Healing : An estimated 6% of Americans have a sex addiction. Twelve-step programs, books and treatment centers can offer help. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Vacation Fillers : A number of not so run-of-the-mill activities are available over the Christmas break. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ersatz Santa : You're like Michael Jackson. No need to win them over. All you have to do is remember the words to your greatest hits. By Josef Woodard, \o7 This week's Reluctant Novice is free-lance writer Josef Woodard\f7
MUSIC / POLYCHROME : Tunes to Cry By : The band's sad, introspective acoustic sound can be heard at Santa Barbara's Wildcat Lounge. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feathered Friends : The Audubon Society's Christmas bird count returns this year to catalogue local species. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Accepting Unwanted Kindnesses With Grace By Tim Rutten
DRIVING : You're Driving Yourself Crazy By Paul Dean
ON A NORTHWEST COURSE : Forget adobes and coyotes and deserts. Southwest style has come and gone. Think cabins and salmon and forests, as the anti-style of Seattle takes over what we see, hear and wear. By Ann Japenga, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who's Afraid of Mrs. Claus? A Holiday Tale By Dianne Klein
Field Trip Fuels Kids' Appetites : Chefs at Dana Point Resort open their kitchen to students who cook, then eat holiday lunch. By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Art-World Feminist Fights Cultural War : ALIAS OLYMPIA A Woman's Search for Manet's Notorious Model & Her Own Desire \o7 by Eunice Lipton\f7 Scribner's $20; 150 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Warming Them Up to Exercise : Diane Edwards' 'Prime Moves' offers the elderly a 'step-by-step fitness program for a healthier life' and debunks the myths about old age. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debs Dreaming of a White Debut By Kathryn Bold
About the Man Behind Old New Yorker By Bob Sipchen
HIGH LIFE: A Weekly Forum For High School Students : Laguna Hills High to Go to State Academic Decathlon
HIGH LIFE: A Weekly Forum For High School Students : Events That Are Custom-Made for the Holidays
HIGH LIFE: A Weekly Forum For High School Students : Friday Night Lively : Fountain Valley Has O.C.'s First Chapter, Designed to Offer Safe Fun and Serve Others By 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
Amid the Rush and Ho-Ho-Hos, Mom Finds Joy in Her Baby, Jo By Sue Martin
Those Troublesome Adult Toys By Connie Koenenn
PRACTICAL VIEW ASSEMBLING GIFTS : How to Be a Panic-Free Santa By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasonal Flurry Hits Party Circuit By Mary Lou Loper
Brotherhood Gala Raises $300,000 By Bea Maxwell
Blue-Ribbon Party for a Holiday Classic By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
21 Years of Memories and Bylines
Comings and Goings By Ann Japenga
They're Out to Reclaim the Neighborhood : Activism: It's the poorest area of the city, where violence is a way of life. But residents have discovered their potential political strength and are demanding attention. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cat Fight : State Supreme Court Will Decide Whether No-Pet Rules Have Teeth By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Psychiatric Care at the Right Price : Mental Health: For $15 or less per visit, the volunteer staff at Airport Marina Counseling Services provides patients with affordable therapy. By Kathryn Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Blocks Condemning of Campus : Courts: Steps to begin eminent domain proceedings are stalled, setting up a showdown between Soka University and park agencies. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Fountain, Pond Repair Set
The 'Witches' Cottage': A Realized Fairy-Tale Fantasy in Beverly Hills By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Del Rey : 3 Arrested in Egg Throwing
Beverly Hills : Millet to Lead Advisory Panel
Santa Monica : Man Arrested in Poisonings
Beverly Hills : Student Held in Assault
Singer Enters a New Stage in Life : Religion: Society entertainer Jeff Carron will take the pulpit as the cantorial soloist for a new reform congregation. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Animal-Rights Activist Convicted of Phone Threat : Court: Peggy Randall's profanity-laden call was part of a dispute between two wildlife groups over the fate of red foxes in the Ballona Wetlands. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Software Can Be Useful and Entertaining Gift By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Recruiting Season Replaces Regular Season By Sean Waters
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions...
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In that case, have a break-even year!No doubt real estate... By Steve Harvey
Shadows in the Distance By Al Martinez
Obituaries
An Ugly Episode in the Hills of Lebanon : 415 Palestinians are in limbo as Israel and Lebanon argue their fate
Moving to Right a Wrong : Swift action in case of sexual harassment case in Newport Beach police department is wise
Tough Choices Come Into Sharper Focus : Military action more likely as other Bosnian options fade
It's a Season of Giving, but Only for Some : Christmas: The commercialization of what was a religious holiday perpetrates a cruel hoax on the disadvantaged. By Jorge R. Mancillas, \o7 Dr. Jorge R. Mancillas is an assistant professor at UCLA School of Medicine. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON ISRAEL : Moral Boundaries Have Vanished : The 'only democracy in the Middle East' has given up any semblance of following democratic rule. By Stanley Cohen, \f7 and \o7 Stanley Cohen\f7 ,\o7 a professor of criminology at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is currently on sabbatical as a visiting professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara.
PERSPECTIVES ON ISRAEL : Rabin Acted for National Survival : The Palestinian deportees are no innocents--they're members of sect devoted to Israel's destruction. By Michael Bornstein-oren, \o7 Michael Bornstein-Oren is director in Jerusalem of the Israel Office of the American Jewish Committee. and \f7
Plea-Bargain in Denny Case Would Let Mob Rule Prevail : Justice: The serious nature of this case, no less than in the Rodney King case, demands prosecution. By Robert K. Tanenbaum, \f7 and \o7 Robert K. Tanenbaum, mayor of Beverly Hills, was a candidate for Los Angeles District Attorney in the June primary.
Holiday Closings
Hotel Closed, 900 Workers Lost Jobs as Council Argued Over Queen Mary : Tourism: Long Beach also lost two conventions and related revenues during months-long debate over whether to take over the money-losing attraction. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Likely to Reject County Borrowing Plan : Finances: Tapping employee savings program was seen as way to prevent layoffs. If U.S. opposes idea, new budget crisis looms. By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charge Dropped Against Mother in Hillside Birth : Court: Prosecutors say the woman's baby wasn't in as much danger as first believed. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tight Rein on Credit Card Use Prevents Trouble, Officials Say : Public funds: In the wake of an audit ordered this week by the city of Tustin into reported abuses, spokesmen for county agencies tell how misuse of the cards has been avoided. By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loan Default Could Delay Outlet Mall By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Perez Ferguson Outdid Gallegly in Fund Raising By Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Year Later, Results Mixed on Motorcycle Helmets Law : Safety: Number of crashes fell 25% locally and statewide, but fatal injuries in county reversed trend by increasing. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
32% Profit for Operator of Weldon Dump Is Criticized : Landfills: County officials say the proposed contract with Waste Management Inc. can be modified. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mistrial Ruled in Case of Alleged Drug Kingpin : Courts: Judge orders retrial after jury deadlocks 11 to 1 on charges against Bolivian national accused of running organization. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Wounded Youngsters Recovering : Gangs: A boy, 5, and girl, 12, were struck by bullets intended for a nearby teen-ager, who wasn't hurt. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poor Given $10 Bills as 'Elf' Carries On for Cadillac Santa From Times Staff and Wire reports
Scout's Oath: Lost Is Found : Map Maker's Device Will Pinpoint User's Location--Anywhere By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brazen Burglar's Scheme to Steal Watches Shatters : Crime: Man crashes truck through glass doors of Brea Broadway. After police surprise him, he drops loot and flees. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Recover Kidnaped Baby : Tarzana: The infant is found unharmed in the home of a woman who officials say took the child from the hospital by posing as a nurse. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : City Limits New Housing on 71 Acres By John Chandler
Ventura : Passenger Dies After Car Hits Tree By Geoff Fein
BURBANK : City, Glendale to Build Copter Site By Jim Herron Zamora
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Group Forms to Oppose Rail Line Over Freeway
SANTA PAULA : Ballot Measure on Library Tax Urged By Patrick Mccartney
SANTA CLARITA : City to Accept Trees After the Holidays By Julie Tamaki
BURBANK : Speed Limit Near Train Station Cut By Jim Herron Zamora
November Restaurant Closures
LAGUNA BEACH : Crystal Cove May Be Celebrating Its Last By Bob Elston
SANTA ANA : City to Pay $150,000 in Slaying by Officer By Jon Nalick and Gebe Martinez
ANTELOPE VALLEY : 3rd Candidate Joins State Senate Race By Jack Cheevers
SANTA ANA : Savvy Spirit Invades Needy Minnie Street By Jon Nalick
BURBANK : Library Gets $96,000 Adult Literacy Grant
LOS ANGELES : Doubling of Fees for Trash Collection OKd
PUENTE HILLS : Landfill Critics File Suit to Stop Expansion
RESEDA : Council Offers Reward in Arson at Church
SANTA ANA : Needy Families Get Big Christmas Boxes By Shelby Grad
SANTA ANA : 3,000 Party Guests Share Labor of Love By Jon Nalick
2 Firms Offer Rides Home for Drinkers and Their Cars
OXNARD : Bar in Drug Sting Loses Liquor License By Kay Saillant
SANTA PAULA : City Manager to Double as Clerk By Patrick Mccartney
FILLMORE : Riding Center to Get New Concessionaire By Rodney Bosch
VENTURA : Pizza Delivery Man Is Target of Shots By Geoff Fein
MISSION VIEJO : City, Laguna Hills Discuss Lawsuits By Frank Messina
SANTA MONICA : 2nd Teamster Charged in FBI Sting Operation
CALABASAS : Agency Votes to Condemn Portion of Soka Campus
Apartment Fire Kills 1, Hospitalizes 2 : Tragedy: Batteries had been removed from a smoke detector. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaming Law Forces Cruise Line to Scuttle Catalina Stop : Business: Avalon officials fear that legislation will mean loss of $1.5 million in tourism next year. Another cruise ship company will continue to dock on the island. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Council to Put Own Term-Limit Plan on Ballot By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Mayor Is Challenged on Utility-Tax Stand By Matt Lait and Terry Spencer
MOORPARK : Metrolink Security Measures Considered By James Maiella Jr.
Countywide : Santa Cheers Children at Orangewood By Debra Cano
LA PALMA : Friends Raise Funds for Paralyzed Man By Maresa Archer
Countywide : Armories to Open During Holidays
A Labor of Love for Wilmington Gang Members : Christmas: Former rivals become allies in the kitchen and dish up 600 tamales at a community lunch to raise toys for neighborhood children. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Having Some Good, Clean Fun
Remains May Be Those of Fugitive in Killing of Producer : Crime: Bones found in the desert are believed to be those of a bodyguard who also is suspected of murdering his girlfriend and the movie maker's son and father. By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted on 38 Felony Counts in 1986-87 Rape Cases : Trial: Jurors are still deliberating six additional charges stemming from attacks on nine women and a girl, 13. Most of the victims were walking or jogging at the time. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Recall Group Weighs Appeal on Legal Fees By James Maiella Jr.
Simi Valley Police Issue Permit for Anti-Bigotry Rally Jan. 30 : Public assembly: Neighbors Against Nazis was formed after white supremacists planned to demonstrate in support of officers tried in the Rodney G. King case. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Deaths Prompt Safety Review : Police: Two motorcycle patrolmen have died and three have been injured recently in the Valley. Officials want to study training and procedures. By Julie Tamaki and John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COSTA MESA : Firefighters Are Up to Something Good By Mimi Ko
Stray Cows Cause 4 Accidents, Stop Traffic on Freeway
6 Complaints Filed Against Sheriff's Department : Latinos: Two families and one woman say deputies recently harassed or abused them. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chief's Report Defends Firefighters' Readiness at Onset of Riots : Public safety: The study concludes department personnel were battle-ready but hampered by events beyond their control, such as inadequate security. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Neophyte Nativity : Will Joseph Find an Inn? Will the Actors Remember the Lines? By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : O.C. Fair Radio, TV Ads Win 2 Awards By Shelby Grad
SANTA CLARITA : City Endures Growing Pains While Seeking Shared Vision of the Future By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parks Agency Votes to Force Soka to Sell Part of Campus Site : Hearing: The action sets up a race to institute condemnation proceedings. A court next week will determine if the 244 acres near Calabasas can be seized. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Coalition to Battle Freeway Rail Line Plan : Transportation: A disorderly shouting match erupts when supporters of the proposal invade the opponents' news conference. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They See the Flip Side of Holiday Cheer Inside the Emergency Room By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Are Dropped Against Driver in Fatal Accident By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Agency Votes to Force Soka to Sell Land : Hearing: A Ventura court will determine next week if university's 244 acres can be seized by parks group. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Efficiency of Call Boxes Gives Them Positive Ring : Communications: Five years after the service was introduced on the county's freeways, the phones have helped more than 655,000 drivers in trouble. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunfire Mars Benefit Concert for the Homeless : Crime: Two reputed gang members are arrested in shooting at Hermosa Beach cafe. Concert organizers, police wrangle over security issue. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Project Report Praised by AQMD : Environment: Pollution-control agency says design for expanding amusement park can overcome problems. Anaheim mayor calls news 'best I've heard all week.' By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Found Guilty of Extortion By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Area Is Blacked Out After Car Jostles Pole By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Kills 2 Bikers; 1 Had Helmet, 1 Didn't
Area Residents Selected to Serve in Ex-Soviet Republics By Herbert J. Vida
Body of Man Found in Santa Ana Alley
TARZANA : Kidnaped Infant Returned to Mother
TWENTYNINE PALMS : Hikers Discover Bones of Fugitive
SPORTS
CS Long Beach Puts Down Howard in a Flurry, 95-62 : Basketball: The 49ers are off to their best start since 1979 after winning fifth game without a loss. Harris scores season-high 31 points. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Tiny Chaminade Finds New Victim in Stanford From Associated Press
Loyola's Holiday Starts a Bit Too Early for Olive : College basketball: Lions shoot poorly and coach criticizes effort in 70-65 loss to Nevada. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Lopez Warms in the Nick of Time : College basketball: All eight of his points come near end of Pepperdine's 81-79 victory over George Washington. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taller Titans Give Way and Victory Is Swift : College basketball: They replace height with quickness and defeat Chapman, 92-71. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Turn of Events Leads to Calgary Victory
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls' Jordan Rebounds With 57 Points From Associated Press
Most Area Prep Coaches Appear to Be Staying Put By Alex Murashko, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Getting an A in English : Bishop Montgomery High Basketball Team Receives a Boost From Senior Center By Cap Carey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fishing / Dan Stanton By Dan Stanton
Serra's Charge Is Good Enough for 55-53 Win : Basketball: The Cavaliers rally from a nine-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Long Beach Poly. By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home No Place for the Lakers : Pro basketball: Their rally falls short and they drop their second game in a row to a visiting Pacific Division team, losing to the SuperSonics, 80-79. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anchrum Answers the Trojans' Need : College basketball: He emerges as a leader with 15 rebounds, 10 points in USC's 74-64 victory over No. 17 Nebraska. By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Contacts Don't Improve His Hindsight By Shav Glick
SANTA BARBARA TOURNAMENT : Jones Puts on a Show, Scores 38 : Girls' basketball: Forward leads Thousand Oaks to 59-51 win over Brea-Olinda in title game. By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Memories of '84 Suffice for Carruthers Team : Figure skating: Olympics not in the plans of silver medalists of eight years ago. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Hammers at Deficit, Beats Long Beach, 88-83 By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Victory Puts Monroe in Final, 70-41
Daws to Play Soccer for Notre Dame
CSUN Shone Against UCLA, but a Loss Is a Loss
Campbell Hall's Glass Suffers Broken Elbows, Wrist in Fall
Fullerton Sputters, But Wins Easily : College basketball: Titans see 17-point lead dwindle to eight, but score 19 consecutive points to rout Chapman, 92-71. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / South Coast League
PREP ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Tops No. 1 Brea-Olinda
No Regrets : Though Football Has Been Good to Long, His Best Days Will Be the Quiet Ones Ahead By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradshaw: Genius for Winning By Jim Murray
Senna Borrows a Buddy's Ride : Auto racing: Driving Indy car excites three-time Formula One champion. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Golden Richards, a former wide receiver for the Dallas... From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Would Labor Agreement Send Greene Elsewhere? By Tim Kawakami
Miami Coach Dennis Erickson signed a new seven-year... From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Broncos' Elway Appears Ready for Showdown With Chiefs Associated Press
NFL Agrees to Stop Forcing Out Older Officials From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : McDaniel, Wisniewski Make the AFC's Pro Bowl Team By Lonnie White
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
All Can See a Troubled Sport, None Agree on How to Fix It : Horse racing: Some see cross-town betting and race track card clubs as interlopers. Others see them as salvation. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Kinser Makes All-American Again By Shav Glick
County Hockey Team Might Draft High : Expansion: NHL's preliminary plans give Orange County and South Florida with fourth and fifth picks in June draft--if they play next season. From staff and wire reports
Kicking Around at Fresno State : Freedom Bowl: Mahoney finds new home and a winning football program. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giant Free Agents Look Elsewhere By George Willis, NEWSDAY
RAM NOTEBOOK / TIM KAWAKAMI : With Free Agency About to Knock, Will Rams Answer? By Tim Kawakami
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Newidouski's Style Not for the Timid By Tom Birschbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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