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What happened on January 28, 1992
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Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Honors, Honors By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : An Art of Darkness at MOCA By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Vogler Quartet in West Coast Debut By Herbert Glass
LITERATURE REVIEW : A World Out of Kilter in 'Helter Skelter' By Max Benavidez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Benavidez is a Los Angeles-based writer and critic.
STAGE REVIEW : Very Mismatched Couple in Attic's 'Had to Be You' By Ray Loynd
STAGE REVIEWS : Jens' 'Marlene' Remains a Mystery at Gem Theatre By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Notorious' an Update of Hitchcock's 1946 Thriller By Kevin Thomas
TV REVIEW : 'Critters': ABC Has Built Itself a Better Mousetrap By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
A Producer's-Eye View of Gulf War By Rick Du Brow
Spreading a Love of Music : Donation: A Beverly Hills philanthropist has chosen UCSD music library to house her collection of letters, scores and concert programs from trend-setting American composers. By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Than a New Album, a New Appreciation for Life By Dirk Sutro
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Healthy Interest in Musicians : Benefit: Orange County foundation's concert will raise money to funnel grants to those who need cash in a medical crisis. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Nevilles Just Take It Higher : The brothers tear up the Coach House with their affecting singing and richly textured rhythms. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER : Intellectualizing With 'Enemy' : Andrew Barnicle's Production of the Ibsen Play Looks at Democracy and the Individual By Mark Chalon Smith
This Time, Spano Needs Little Encouragement : Seminar: The actor, who got help and advice as a novice, is eager to pass on his knowledge at artists' workshop in Irvine. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bugging the White House : 'Capitol Critters' Is First Prime-Time Cartoon Since 'Simpsons' By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comedy Central Hopes to Get First Laugh on State of the Union By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Bush Speech, CBS Asks 'America' to Call In : Television: With 10,000 phone lines in place, the network plans the most extensive and immediate interactive phone poll to date. By Dennis Mcdougal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letterman Open to Other TV Options : Television: When his current contract expires, the host of NBC's 'Late Night' may be bound for another network. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
No Ratings Record for Super Bowl By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : Steep Drop in Movie Ticket Sales By David J. Fox
Networks, Stations to Air Speeches By Steven Herbert
NEWS
Defense Firms Fear '93 Federal Budget May Lead to Fewer Jobs : Economy: The first post-Cold War spending plan probably will include substantial cutbacks in military outlays. A survey shows most area firms slashed work forces at least 20% over the past two years. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking Back at the Gulf War
Looking Back at the Gulf War
Looking Back at the Gulf War
Looking Back at the Gulf War
Looking Back at the Gulf War
College Fee Hikes
Minority
Taiwan Election
Taiwan Election
Hate Crime
Looking Back at the Gulf War
U.S. Cars
College Fee Hikes
Looking Back at the Gulf War
Canada Judge Rules Against Bembenek Associated Press
S. African Police Fire on Protesters, Arrest 12 at Rally From Associated Press
Child Torture Not Unusual in Turkey, U.S. Group Says By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
URBAN INNOVATION : 'Partner' Helps Buyers Grab a First Rung on Housing Ladder : Agency in Vermont buys the land, owner buys the dwelling. They split the 'limited equity.' By David Treadwell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Plans Expected for A-Weapons Cuts : Arms control: A Russian official says speeches this week by Bush and Yeltsin are likely to announce the initiatives. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delegates Gather for Mideast Peace Talks in Moscow : Diplomacy: Multilateral conference is marred by Palestinian dispute and absence of Syria, Lebanon. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
61 Reported Killed in Battles in Georgia and Nagorno-Karabakh From Reuters
Orbiting Cosmonauts, Controllers Demand Pay Increase Times Wire Services
Trade, Security Focus of ASEAN Summit By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C+C and Natalie Cole Score Big in American Music Awards From United Press International
U.S. Recalls Envoy to Haiti Over Police Attack By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Lied in Denying Affair, Woman Insists : Rebuttal: Gennifer Flowers offers tapes as proof of a liaison. She refuses to discuss apparent discrepancies in her story. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Story Puts Star in Spotlight By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Calls for Boost in Anti-Drug Funds By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tonight's State of Union Address Pivotal : Presidency: Bush hopes it will help restore his stature and convince the nation he has a plan to end its economic trauma. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush's Address on TV Tonight Associated Press
'Dial-a-Porn' Dealt High Court Setback : Judiciary: Justices let stand rules that force customers to write to their phone company for access to sexually explicit services. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Guilty in First of Seven Road Slayings From Associated Press
Most of Potential Intraparty Battles Resolved : Politics: The sharpest remaining fights shape up in the GOP, which stands to gain from the redistricting. By Bill Stall and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Seeks to Regroup in Tour of Friendly South By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clinton Lying in Denying an Affair, Woman Insists : Rebuttal: Gennifer Flowers offers tapes as proof of a liaison. But discrepancies cast doubt on parts of her story. From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Extra Day Added to Shuttle Mission From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WISCONSIN : Jury Selection Starts in Dahmer Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Rapes That Are 'Not as Heinous' : A light sentence for assault on a prostitute has put Australia's male-dominated courts on trial. 'Judicial sexism' has women outraged. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Concerns Raised About Yeltsin's Health By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Schools Face a New Budget Crisis By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Filing's Impact on Bullock's Is Uncertain By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R.H. Macy Files for Bankruptcy : Retailing: Firm says it will conduct business as usual after taking Chapter 11 action in New York. No immediate store closures or layoffs are seen. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court OKs Remap Plan That Boosts GOP : Redistricting: New political boundaries must stand test of U.S. Justice Department and federal courts. By Daniel M. Weintraub and Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Massive Renovation Plan Proposed for L.A. Zoo : Attractions: Infrastructure of aging facility would be revamped and animals housed in simulated ecosystems. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Seeks to Regroup, Tours Stronghold in South By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bush Proposal May Signal Return of Tax Loopholes : Economy: The White House, many Democrats want to drop 1986 reforms on deductions, exemptions, credits. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Crack Secrecy in Suits on Product Liability By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$300 Million for Immigrant Care Proposed : Spending: Amount is less than one-third that sought by state officials to provide health, education programs for those who have been newly legalized. By Douglas Jehl and Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Working Women Are Healthier, Study Finds : Science: Report says females with jobs show less risk of heart disease. Researcher says it should ease fears that they will get same work-related ailments as males. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under the Unlovely L.A. Palms By Peter H. King
Families Flee as Mysterious Slide Cracks 2 Homes By Len Hall and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assembly Rejects 2 Forest Protection Bills : Environment: The measures, which had the backing of Gov. Wilson, included a ban on clear-cutting in old-growth tracts. Lobbying by the Sierra Club is blamed for the defeat. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEEP THE FAITH: Leaders of Anaheim's Vineyard Christian... By Jerry Hicks and Robyn Norwood and Kevin Johnson
TIGER VS. TIGER: A new book called "Swoosh," the story of... By Robyn Norwood and Kevin Johnson and Jerry Hicks
THE GOOD SEATS: If you like plush carpeting and special... By Kevin Johnson and Jerry Hicks and Robyn Norwood
ARTISTIC DUO: Western Digital chief executive Roger... By Kevin Johnson and Jerry Hicks and Robyn Norwood
High Court OKs Remap Plan That Boosts GOP : Redistricting: New political boundaries must stand test of U.S. Justice Department and federal courts. By Philip Hager and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bullock's Slips Further From Its Proud Past By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Musical Chairs for O.C. Delegation By Dave Lesher and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
President Calls for Increase in Anti-Drug Funds By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 O.C. Families Evacuated as Hillside Slips By Len Hall and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Corporate Gifts Shrink as Recession Tightens : Philanthropy: While the amount donated by firms grew in 1990, it did not keep pace with inflation and accounted for a smaller share of the total given. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brief Lead Over Brown in Polls Boosts Agran Camp : Campaign: For 2 days, ex-Irvine mayor enjoys an edge over ex-governor among N.H. voters. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boater By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqis Harass Inspectors; U.N. Protests : Mideast: Members of weapons team are jostled and pinned against wall in Baghdad while police just watch. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Ruling: Susan Dey and William Kennedy have a boss... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
In Times of Trouble, a Search for Identity : THE SCENT OF THE GODS, \o7 By Fiona Cheong,\f7 W. W. Norton, $19.95; 224 pages By Christine Bell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Party Puts Charity Ahead of the Game By Ann Conway
Cat Lovers Are Concerned, Saddened and a Little Scared By Dianne Klein
Some Exercisers Won't Wear Shoes--to Save Their Soles By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cultural Chameleons : Lifestyle: Details count when German 'tribes' masquerade as Vikings or Huns: 'It's really tough to get decent camel skins.' By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recession Chic: If You've Got It, You Don't Flaunt It By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
A Question of Faith : The prophecy movement has electrified many charismatic Christians, but others say it's a sham. By Roy Rivenburg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NAIROBI : A Trial--Finally
ROME : Small Step For China
PRAGUE : An Admissions Test
UNITED NATIONS : New World Order?
Culture : Beauty and the Beast of Apartheid in S. Africa : Amid the bathing-suit and talent contests, there is also bias. A black woman can win and yet lose the crown. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Who Needs Peace in the Mideast? : Even liberals are wondering whether this week's talks are a waste of time. With Israel rudderless and Islam in upheaval, real peace seems far off. By Daniel Williams and Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Press : A Coming-Out Party for Boris
Changing Lifestyles : Where the Work Ethic Doesn't Work : In Eastern Europe, socialist-bred habits die hard at the workplace. 'They drink, they smoke, they come (in) late,' complains one employer. By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : The Comic Side of Hong Kong : An American cartoonist spatters ink across greed, British bumbling and the colony's culture clash. By Christine Courtney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Market Focus : East Meets the West at New Europe Bank : The agency aims to remake economies in the old Soviet Bloc. At just nine months old, it's already 'walking.' By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Muslims Under the Gun : In tense Algeria, prayers, politics and police converge at mosques each Friday. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : 'White Gold' Turns to Dross in Government Hands : Egypt's legendary cotton industry has fallen on hard times. Efforts to privatize it may be too little, too late. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Strange Endeavor, But Don't Pooh-Pooh It : Military satellites are scanning Australia's Outback for a peaceful purpose: to help save valuable rangelands. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
MACY'S SEEKS BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION : Q&A : Some Answers to Questions About Filing By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiet Legacy of Once-Hated Proposition 65 By Daniel Akst
Shearson in Talks to Buy 1st Capital : * Acquisition: The investment house reportedly is close to signing a $50-million deal for the failed life insurance firm. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepsi's Salty View of Coke's Saccharine By Tom Mulligan
Cook to Stay on Past Retirement Age, Arco Says By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finkelstein Now Faces His Biggest Career Challenge By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GMAC-Funded Home Buyers to Get Refunds By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merrill Posts Record
Schering-Plough Corp., maker of drugs and health care...
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Union Carbide Loses $63 Million
Japanese Executive Decries Iacocca Remarks : * Trade: Nissan president calls the Chrysler chief's recent accusations of lying 'outrageous and insulting.' By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Wells Fargo Executives Quit
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney's Net Increases 22% By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Victor A. (Chip) Perry III joined Times Mirror Co., parent...
California Condo Sales Rise 5.4% in December : * Housing: Although state home sales were flat, they were up 0.9% nationally--confirming a modest recovery. From Times Wire Reports
Cautious Dow Up 7.83 Before Bush Speech : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
53 Fired at Plant Making Implants \o7 Associated Press\f7
GM Will Launch Another Share Offer to Raise Cash : * Autos: It's the third time in eight months that the firm has turned to the market for capital. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hare Jordan' May Give Animation Ads a Lift By Bruce Horovitz
Grumman Corp. said stringent cost controls and improved...
Striving to Be a Place Businesses Would Like to Call Home : * Economy: Sobered by the loss of jobs and the displeasure of local companies, San Diego and other California cities are taking steps to become more user-friendly. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remainder of S&L's Loans Termed 'Dirt' : * Banking: Regulators aren't sure of the price of liquidating Great American, but it is probable the costs will be staggering. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
S.D. Attorney Convicted of Defrauding 4 Hotels By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SBA Loans Help Sherman Oaks Bank's Business : Profits: American Pacific, which seemed boring in the go-go 1980s, outperforms its local rivals thanks in part to conservative lending practices. By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benton Oil Seeking Cash to Pump Into Drilling Projects : Energy: The Oxnard-based company has run into difficulties raising money. Some investors are skeptical of the firm's plans. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Robert E. Rulon was named corporate vice...
Summit Health Profit Up 91% in 2nd Quarter
TransTechnology Earns $496,000 in 3rd Quarter
Terminal Data Narrows Loss in Fiscal 1st Quarter
Electronic Clearing House Reports $1.45-Million Loss
TransWorld Bancorp Earns $1.8 Million in '91
Mortgage & Realty Trust Reports 1st-Quarter Loss
Ailing Valley Federal's Earnings Drop 64% in '91
PerfectData Profit Dips Despite 30% Sales Increase
GM Again Temporarily Closes Van Nuys Plant
Plan to Sell ATI Medical Prompts Rival to Sue
Investor Group Raises Storage Equities Stake
Right Start Expects Sharp Earnings Decline
Perceptronics to Join in Making Combat Simulator
Advanced Savings Bank Placed in Receivership
Spear Repurchases 130,000 Shares of Common Stock
Firm Seeks FDA Approval for Surgical Safety Device : * Medical innovation: The monitor would alert operating-room personnel to the presence of potentially infectious bodily fluids inside protective gloves. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liquidation of Thrift Will Cost Taxpayers By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
O.c. Stock Watch
Advanced Logic Research 1st-Quarter Profits Fall By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beckman Posts 5% Increase in Net Income From a Times Staff Writer
Home Resales Up 21% in O.C. in December : * Real estate: Other urban areas throughout the state also report gains, but the rosy figures are not adjusted for seasonal fluctuations. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Auditors' Report Cites Doubts About MAI's Ability to Keep Going Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Keating Is Called a Near-Saint by Letter Writers : * S&Ls: Supporters, detractors of the ex-Lincoln Savings boss make impassioned pleas to the judge for justice. From Associated Press
Laguna Hills Business Owner Backpedals on Pleas : Charges: David Sterns of Ultimate Business Network had pleaded guilty to fraud and tax evasion, but now says he didn't understand the ramifications. Sentencing is delayed. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ron Blake has joined Woods Construction in Irvine as vice...
David M. Croughan has been appointed resident manager of...
Jim Marino has been appointed a vice president for Sperry...
Restructuring Charge Taken by Nichols Institute
Citation Mortgage Buys Bad Nursing Home Loans
50 Laid Off at Western Digital Corp.
Transamerica Unit Promotes 2
Growth in Soft-Drink Industry Goes a Little Flat in '91 By Skip Wollenberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
He Wants to Hold My Hand By Al Martinez, \o7 The column you are about to read is almost true. Only the facts have been changed to protect the intolerant\f7
No sooner did we rule on whether the Caesar salad was... By Steve Harvey
RIGHTS WATCH : Barrier Erosion
Sex and the Candidate: Need to Know What? : Private lives and public issues: Where's the proportion?
Adrift in a Sea ofJargon : Public often is exploited in the state's Medi-Cal changeover
Sentence Ends in Question : Dog abuser gets 6 months; slayer of black teen gets probation
PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH : Mammography Radiates Doubts : An activist coalition fighting breast cancer needs to question the line doled out by the cancer Establishment. By Samuel S. Epstein, \o7 Dr. Samuel S. Epstein is professor of environmental and occupational medicine, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, and the author of "The Politics of Cancer."\f7
Don't Let Government Give Up on Family : Taxation: An increase in exemptions for children does nothing for parents who stay home rather than use child care. By Amitai Etzioni, \o7 Amitai Etzioni is the editor of a communitarian quarterly, The Responsive Community: Rights and Responsibilities. He is also the author of "The Moral Dimension" (Free Press, 1988) and University Professor at George Washington University\f7
* Ignacio Bernal y Garcia Pimentel; Anthropologist
Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies, 101; Acting Career Spanned 80 Years \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
* Sally Mugabe; Wife of Zimbabwe President
* Joseph O. Parker; Former Head of International Trade Commission
* James (Thunderbird) Davis; Blues Singer
5 of 13 Semifinalists for Gates' Job Disclosed : LAPD: They include a critic of the chief, a high-ranking black officer, and the former head of DARE program. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Receives Custody of Child, 4, He Didn't Father : Family law: Custody struggle may set precedent in state. Boy's most likely biological father consents to suspension of his rights. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sink or Swim : Flood at L.A. Zoo Finds Animals Adapting to Water--Fast By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Firms' Role in Supporting Charities Fades By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Gets Grant to Boost Ranks of Latino Teachers
Hollywood Heiress's Marriage Turns to Dark Tale of Theft, Murder Plots By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Ordered in Bombing That Killed Mother, Baby
Oil Firm Faces Charges in Harbor Gasoline Spill
City Panel OKs Seismic Study of Buildings, Bridges
Hate-Crime Charges Filed in Dog Attack on Black
City Council Panel OKs $2 Hike for Dog Licenses
State Delays Suit Against Mobil Over Spill Into River
Year of the Monkey Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Study on Improving Safety at LAX Due This Week
Space Is Tight in Simi Valley for Lawyers, Jurors at King Trial By Carlos V. Lozano and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Black Officers Seek Probe of LAPD After Alleged Threat By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Stumble Upon Gory Scene : Crime: While investigating another matter, they find two bodies in the initial stages of being dismembered. Two suspects are arrested. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student in Video Says He Smoked Marijuana By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Was Slain After Police Took Abuse Complaint By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Pressure Sales Tactics of Health Care Programs Assailed By Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnaping Foiled as Deputies Rush Payoff Site
Is It Gentle Pet or Vicious Dog? : Courts: Woman says she would rather go to jail than hand her dog over to authorities who might have it destroyed. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabbies Must Up Insurance or Lose Permits : Transit: MTDB is unhappy with new coverage that leaves independent owners liable for first $35,000 in damages. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed New City Hall a Shouting Issue in Del Mar : Balloting: But then, what isn't? Voters today will decide yet another acrimonious debate in the coastal city. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Crime Bosses Create a Scene : Chase: Reporters and photographers pursued reputed mobsters after a brief court hearing in which they pleaded not guilty. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawk Rises From Ashes to Fly Free Again : Wildlife: The bird was badly burned eight months ago in an electrocution that killed her mate. A raptor center rehabilitated her. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detective Testifies That Mother Knew Infant Was Alive at Birth By Sherry Joe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Members Question Oxnard Phone Contract By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1,800 Acres Offered for OK to Build Golf Course : Development: A Japanese tycoon proposes the land swap. The plan would create the largest privately held nature preserve in the Ojai Valley. By Larry Speer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ruling May Reshuffle Politics of Region : Redistricting: The state Supreme Court decision is expected to generate new opportunities for aspiring officeholders. It also is likely to revive complaints that Latino voting strength is being fragmented. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witt Off the Hook in City Hall Sex Scandal By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Plan to Annex Parts of Montalvo Delayed By Mack Reed
CAMARILLO : Quiet Gunman Robs First Interstate Bank By Christopher Pummer
CAMARILLO : Panel Being Formed to Study Park Plan By Caitlin Rother
Fallbook Schools Put Bond Issue on Ballot : Education: Compromise vote calls for $20-million bond on June ballot. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Crisis Teams Help Students After Loss By Caitlin Rother
PIRU : Toad Study to Delay Reopening of Trail By Caitlin Rother
VENTURA : Slaying Prompts Outcry for Plan By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Man Arrested Over Theft, False Report By Christopher Pummer
Man Found Dead in Apartment
OJAI : Hearing Planned on Needs of Disabled By Larry Speer
OXNARD : Council Will Take Field Study Trip By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : Slaying Victim's Car Found by Deputies By Caitlin Rother
Sierra Club Seeks Halt to Sewage Pipe Work : Courts: It says the $30-million 'Big Pipe' along border won't be needed if a judge decides next year to alter San Diego's sewage treatment upgrade program. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Dog Bites Handcuffed Suspect
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THOUSAND OAKS : Hearing on Changes in Planning Delayed By Santiago O'Donnell
'Orange Crush' Gets Tighter Researched by Danny Sullivan / Los Angeles Times
San Diego
Grieving Family Is Given Free Flight to Funeral By Donnette Dunbar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Crushing Blow to Drivers : Freeways: Ramp closure makes the morning commute through the nation's fifth-busiest intersection a nightmare. Two accidents played a part in the slowdown. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Historical Society to Get More Space By Carlos V. Lozano
$17,500 Awarded to Woman in Harassment Case : Courts: A jury finds Buena Park police negligent but refuses to grant plaintiff more money. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County-City Showdown Looming on Jail Proposal : Overcrowding: Foes step up effort to squelch a controversial plan to further expand Theo Lacy in Orange. Supervisors are scheduled to vote today; an 'explosive' meeting is predicted. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Planners OK Night Lights for Ball Field By Len Hall
SIMI VALLEY : Drivers Urged to Skirt Road Section By Carlos V. Lozano
SAN CLEMENTE : Design Review Law Eased for Houses By Greg Hernandez
LAGUNA BEACH : Lifeguards May Get Enforcement Clout By Leslie Earnest
BREA : City OKs Agreement Involving Landfill By Lynda Natali
San Diego
LAKE FOREST : Council Won't Fund Competing Chamber By Frank Messina
FULLERTON : Russians to Speak at CSUF on Failed Coup By Kristina Lindgren
FULLERTON : An Uneventful Find, No Bones About It By Terry Spencer
LAGUNA BEACH : Carlyle Appointed to School Board By Greg Hernandez
Potrero
SIMI VALLEY : Man Fined in Illegal Handling of Waste By Christopher Pummer
$25,000 Grant Awarded to Study Effects of El Nino
CYPRESS : Schools Considering Saturday Classes By Lynda Natali
GARDEN GROVE : Center for Latchkey Children to Be Built By Jon Nalick
IRVINE : Suspect, Officer Injured in Crash
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Youngsters Have a Ball With Snow By Ajowa N. Ifateyo
ORANGE : Gen. Schwarzkopf to Speak at Chapman
NEWPORT BEACH : More City Funds Allegedly Stolen By Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Lack of Latino Doctors Addressed By David Reyes
Man Hunted After Chase From Checkpoint Is Seized By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Changes Rejected for Jack's Surfboards By John Penner
Trail Tips Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Stranded Pair Watched Search in Wrong Area : Rescue: Mountain bikers hike to safety after helicopters, firefighters spend hours combing wrong canyon trail. By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tactics of Billboard Firm Are Questioned : Lobbying: Seeking to get Anaheim to overturn a freeway sign ban, the company is circulating recommendation letters from six groups. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flame Still Burns in Heart of Former Firefighter By Herbert J. Vida
District Voting for Anaheim Council to Be Proposed : Government: Latino groups back move, claiming current at-large system limits access. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recreation Center Gets New Quarters
8 Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash on San Diego Freeway Involving 10 Cars By Gebe Martinez and Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : When a Phone Is a Menace
Remap May Threaten the Futures of 7 Incumbents : Politics: Monday's state Supreme Court decision may pit officeholders against each other or put them on alien turf. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes of Elsmere Dump Cite Peril to Rare Animals By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life on the Line : Sylmar: A dispatcher keeps a teen-ager, who threatened to commit suicide, on the phone until police arrive. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charred Opera Archive Is Called a Cultural Loss : Burbank: Most items in the Ledler Foundation's collection were not one of a kind, but many were historically interesting. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Hopes Firm Pays Large Fine Over Spill : Damages: Officials delay filing a lawsuit against Mobil Oil Corp. over pollution of the Santa Clara River in Valencia. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents' Airport Noise Plan Criticized as Legally Precarious : Van Nuys: A city attorney warns that a judge rejected a similar proposal in 1979. It is feared that businesses may sue. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Look at High-Speed Train Asked : Transit: A commissioner says the county can't afford to pay its share of preliminary expenses for the LAX-Palmdale line. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$45,000 in Furs Taken in Santa Clarita Burglary
Palmdale Woman Held in Newborn's Death
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Head-On Collision
Man's Body Found Burned in House
Recently Freed Parolee Held in Man's Killing
Obituaries
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Williams Proves Twice as Nice : Women's basketball: Already a standout volleyball player, she gives UCLA a boost in her second sport. By Lisa Dillman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Five Jurors Set for Tyson Trial : Jurisprudence: Judge in rape case hopes to have the rest of the jury chosen today. Fifty-two witnesses are listed. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earmuffs Are Out for XXVII By Mike Downey
Married to Speed : Joe and Gere Amato Are Searching for a 300-M.P.H. Run By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUPER BOWL XXVI : Gibbs Throws a Pass : Pro football: He sends credit flying toward Redskin assistants and players, laughs at genius tag. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Still Seeking an Outside Chance : Pro basketball: With teams collapsing around their inside players and cutting off Harper, they need a shooting guard. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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KMPC Plans to Switch to All-Sports Format By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan B Back on Schedule for Feb. 1 By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL : With Gibbs, Rypien, Look for Redskins Again Next Season By Bob Oates
COLLEGE BASEBALL / SOUTHLAND PREVIEW : NCAA's New Scheduling Rules Throw Coaches a Curve By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Clash of Priorities : Cyclist Wants to Ride at Barcelona, but Also Wants to Keep Her MS in Check By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gonzalez Keeps WBC Title Despite Several Low Blows By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Arm Is What Suits the Padres : No Matter the Wardrobe, Myers Is the Stopper McIlvaine Sought By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP ANALYSIS : Are Kiwis Playing Some Mind Games? By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On another recruiting front, Abdul McCullough, the Avocado...
College Basketball Roundup : Other Games From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : New Koch Boat Expected to Sail Saturday By Rich Roberts
Mater Dei's Blanton to SDSU By Scott Miller and Mike Reilley
Vista's Jackson Says He's Attend Arizona By Martin Henderson
Ewing Helps Knicks Beat Jazz, Complete Perfect Trip, 97-80
NHL ROUNDUP : Ruzicka Goal Gives Bruins 3-2 Victory From Associated Press
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Parks Sparks Duke to Rout of Clemson From Associated Press
Matadors Overrun Early, Lose to Wisconsin Milwaukee, 90-71 By Theresa Munoz
Fresno State Beats San Jose State, 64-51 Associated Press
Santa Barbara Ends Pepperdine's Streak at Five From Associated Press
CSUN Fails to Keep Pace With Panthers, Loses 90-71 By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Matchup Figures to Be Better Than Bills-Redskins By Chris Baker
Montclair Prep Playoff Ban Upheld by Panel By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Simi Valley High, Royal High Linemen Commit to Universities By Paige A. Leech
Florida State Makes Its Mark in ACC and Top 25 From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Time Is Right for a Shot Clock By Lonnie White
Biola on Top With Holmquist By Mitch Polin
Teams Set for Pigskin Classic
Titans' Powell Has No Regrets By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Baseball Preview
Cal State Fullerton Baseball Preview
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTES : Long Beach Safety Johnson to Join Titan Football Team By Mike Digiovanna
UC Irvine Baseball Preview
Toby Curto
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Mater Dei's Billy Blanton Chooses San Diego State By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cougars See a Difference With Twins : Basketball: Capistrano Valley is ranked second in the county, partly because of the addition of Katie and Susan Scott's varied--and separate--talents. By Mark Spinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP ROUNDUP : Kennedy Stays Undefeated in Garden Grove League
Rare Challenge Awaits Golden West By Steve Kresal
Lee Stevens' Wrist Worries Angels : Angels: Successor to first baseman Wally Joyner is wearing a cast on right wrist, which has bothered him since last season. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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