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What happened on November 18, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Legal File By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies 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
Art 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
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
POP REVIEW : Pantera Plays Unsuitable Shrine By Jonathan Gold
ART REVIEW : Fashion Becomes Art : LACMA Exhibit Showcases the Spectacular Kosode By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Malcolm X': Hero for Troubled Times : Spike Lee Mutes Polemics in Study of Slain Black Leader By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : 'Geographic' Goes Under By David Scheiderer
TV REVIEWS : Portrait of a Mortal George Washington By Chris Willman
TV REVIEWS : Reminiscing With Rolling Stone at 25 By C.W.
AT THE GALLERIES / LEAH OLLMAN : Layering Efforts Short of Mark : Art: Exhibitions by Barbara Sexton and James Anderson lose the way in works that mix images and words. By Leah Ollman
Stage 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
TV Ratings : 'Jacksons' Has ABC Dancing By Rick Du Brow
STAGE REVIEW : AIDS Play Finds the Right Words : The musical 'All That He Was' at Cal State Fullerton, which carries on a bright, witty and inclusive dialogue with anyone who sits down in front of it, is here at the right time. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Little Fluff in Rabbitt Show : The veteran country performer has no bag of tricks, but his old standards seemed to satisfy an adoring audience at the Crazy Horse. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
News Tie-Ins --Hype at 11 : Local television newscasts have long been promoting the so-called 'real stories' linked to their network entertainment shows. But now there's a new twist. By Howard Rosenberg
Amalia Hernandez: 40 Years of Passion : Dance: The 75-year-old choreographer brings her Ballet Folklorico de Mexico back to the Southland. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benefits Set for Film Project on Dance Pioneer By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Gates Show Cut Back to Hour a Day By Claudia Puig
HBO Dominates CableACE Nominations With 104 By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Folklorico's Prima Dona : Dance: Mexican troupe brings founder Amalia Hernandez's 42nd ballet, 'The Olmecs' -- and a culture's history--to O.C. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sopranos Jennifer Smith, 28, of Tustin and Megan Weston... Compiled by Ken Williams
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Poems, Songs of 'Sing, Ariel' Come to U.S. By Chris Pasles
BUSINESS
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
May Department Stores Co. named Maxine Clark president of...
The Los Angeles Times announced today that Janis Heaphy...
Top NASD Board Posts Go to 2 California Executives
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Sheds 12 in Selloff; Bond Yields Also Dip : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Polaroid to Refocus Its Business Plan Reuters
Dow Sheds 12 in Selloff Led By Small Stocks : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Intel's Imitators : Clones of 386 and 486 Chips Fuel Competition By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Hopes for Holiday Shopping : Retail: A national survey shows almost 60% of store owners expect an increase in seasonal sales. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Drive to Muzzle Cars That Guzzle Associated Press
Group Pushes Buyout Plan for Carl's Jr. : Restaurants: Company founder Carl Karcher and an investment firm are trying to return the firm to private hands. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Losing Its Edge in 10 of 11 High-Tech Fields : Competitiveness: A report by the General Accounting Office cites erosion of market share in aircraft, supercomputers, robotics--all but pharmaceuticals. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton May Cut Payroll Tax to Spark Economy By James Flanigan
Retailers See Positive Signs for Holidays : Survey: But merchants, who expect luring customers into stores to be more expensive than ever, are guarded about expectations for bottom lines. By George White and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irvine Co. Will Lay Off 40 More Employees at First of the Year : Recession: Fourth cutback in two years will leave the developer's payroll at 245, smallest since the 1960s. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confection Protection : Sylmar Firm Wins Copyright Suit on Chocolate Design From Associated Press
Continental Submits Plan for Bankruptcy Emergence From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell Downgrades China Deal By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tokos Medical Corp. Stock Plunges 34% By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farm Labor Abuses Are Target of Raids : Enforcement: Strike force assesses fines and goes after unlicensed labor contractors in Imperial County. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Senator Mathias to Head First American Bankshares From Associated Press
Hong Kong Stocks Tumble 3.28% Reuters
Why Short-Term Treasury Issues May Be Good Bet By Tom Petruno
Kmart May Unplug 'Blue Light' Special Reuters
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
NationsBank Plans Acquisition From Associated Press
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Signal America Signs Off: Signal America, a direct-mail...
Nude Women One Issue in New Men's Magazine : Premiere: Publisher Robert Scott of Costa Mesa believes other males will enjoy the anti-feminist views and erotic photos in Gentlemen's Choice. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Directors Approve Merger: Directors of Archive Corp. and...
Tokos Shares Dive 34% on Bleak Profit Report : Stock: Health care company says third-quarter earnings will probably sink below analysts' estimates, prompting heavy trading. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports Display Announces Plan to Merge With New York Firm
Homedco Projects Revenue Gain: Homedco Group Inc., a...
REAL ESTATE : 4 Mission Viejo Co. Top Planners Moving to Culbertson, Adams Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
TouchStone Software Corp.: The Huntington Beach software...
Laser Medical Technology Narrows Third-Quarter Loss
Odetics Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of automated tape...
Petrominerals Corp.: The Tustin crude oil and natural gas...
Urethane Technologies Inc.: The Irvine developer of...
Comarco Inc.: The Anaheim wireless communications...
American Health Services Corp.: The Newport Beach operator...
NEWS
Fighting Carrier's Last Scrap : Business: Ship breakers take cutting torches to the Bon Homme Richard, a veteran of three wars, to turn it into recycled metal. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cruising Crenshaw : Culture: Young adults have been buzzing the boulevard for decades. Police say the social ritual is relatively harmless, but some business owners and residents want to put on the brakes. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spinning Wheels on Bicycle Commutes : Transportation: Despite Los Angeles' ideal weather and the need to clean its air, only 1% ride a bike to their jobs. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Undocumented Workers
Use of Handguns in Self-Defense
Women Scientists
Plutonium Shipments
UCLA Reunion
Undocumented Workers
Undocumented Workers
Representation
Use of Handguns in Self-Defense
Undocumented Workers
Anti-Foreigner Sentiment
'Predatory Mall Development'
Licensing Cats No Solution
Investigate County Perks
* George E. Bodle; Labor Attorney, Water and Power Official
* John J. Cascella; Keyboardist for John Mellencamp
David Oliver; Featured in TV's 'Year in the Life'
* Dr. Peter Jepson-Young; Chronicled His Illness in 'AIDS Diary'
Ray Singer; Radio, TV, Film Writer
BY THE BOOK: Don't try to persuade local libraries that... By Davan Maharaj and Jerry Hicks and Vicky Clepper
NEW PRICE AGE: After a great College World Series and... By Davan Maharaj and Vicky Clepper and Jerry Hicks
SUPER FUNERAL: No one \o7 really\f7 believes that DC... By Davan Maharaj and Vicky Clepper and Jerry Hicks
NO CONTEST: Ed Leard of Huntington Beach, chosen in a... By Vicky Clepper and Jerry Hicks and Davan Maharaj
The Riots: 6 Months Later
Havel to Seek Presidency \o7 Reuters\f7
COLUMN ONE : Baghdad's Scarred Psyche : U.N. sanctions have created much hardship, a bizarre economy, a crime wave and a ban on wedding cakes. But in this resilient place, 'nothing is dead.' By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Hesitant to Take Action in Final Weeks : Presidency: He does not want to push issues that might cause problems for new Administration. Meanwhile, he weighs whether to deliver a farewell speech. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freeing of Bosnia Captives Slowed by West's Inaction : Balkans: Lack of refuge abroad prevents evacuation of notorious Serb-run camps that outraged the world. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribe, Caesars to Build Casino in Palm Springs By Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molina Says She Won't Enter Race for Mayor : Politics: Decision by the likely front-runner leaves the contest wide open. She says she can't abandon her board duties. By James Rainey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
19 of 68 Firms Question Listing by Rebuild L.A. By Nancy Rivera Brooks and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hillary Clinton Speech May Signal More Active Role : Transition: President-elect's aides see talk as chance to assuage uneasiness about changing First Lady tradition. By David Lauter and Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nixon Is Owed for His Tapes, Court Rules By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Bill Is Coming to Town By Peter H. King
Six Firms Bid for Yosemite Park Concession : Tourism: Officials say competition is likely to ensure that government will earn more revenues from new contract. Accord may set standard for future deals. By Maura Dolan, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Encephalitis Reported in Ventura County Woman By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI to Aid Probe of Spiro Family Deaths By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Head of Charity Held on Forgery, Theft Counts : Crime: Clyde E. Weinman is charged with looting Irvine agency of $450,000. He was fired in June. By Davan Maharaj and David Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Opposition Backs U.N. Role for German Troops : Politics: Social Democrats' vote brings party closer to a public mood that has shifted perceptibly to the right. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italy Jails Scores of Mafia Suspects in Crime Sweep \o7 Associated Press\f7
Vietnam Gives Senators Relics of Lost Americans \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Doctor Who Makes House Calls to the Down, Out and Homeless : Twice a week, Dr. Pedro Jose Greer visits the encampments of Miami to persuade ailing residents to get free treatment. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Plans Searches, Force if Needed, in Yugoslav Blockade By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Stands Firm on Challenges : Russia: President emphasizes resolve against banned front, takes tough line on rumors of Cabinet changes. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Is Considering the Sale of Spy Satellite to Abu Dhabi \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
Clinton to Seek Bush Views on Foreign, U.S. Troubles : White House: Aides to the two will meet on details of the transfer of power. President-elect also names personnel director for his Administration. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONALITY IN THE NEWS : Clinton, New Aide Have Career Parallels : Transition: Personnel director Riley is a centrist Southern Democrat and served two terms as South Carolina's governor. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Adviser Involved in S&L Lawsuit : Thrifts: As a transition aide, Thomas McLarty is in a position to influence policy on Resolution Trust Corp., which is handling the bailout and filed suit. By David Lauter and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Trial Opens in Case of Man Left at Track From Times staff and wire reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Report on Clinton Passport Search Due From Times staff and wire reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Spouse's Testimony No Longer Banned From Times staff and wire reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WISCONSIN : GOP Ends Meeting to Analyze Defeat From Times staff and wire reports
Report Urges Fee on Fuels, Waste, Traffic By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brooklyn Jews File Rights Suit Against Mayor, Ex-Police Official By David Treadwell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Charity Chief Jailed in Forgeries : Investigation: Fired director of Irvine housing agency charged with diverting to his personal use much of $450,000. By David Avila and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Carl Karcher Offers Buyout to Shareholders By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : About This Section
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : About This Series
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : SUCCESS STORIES : 'My youth I burned up with working.' By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : Q & A: Lance Drummond, Chairman of inner-city movie exhibitor By John Mitchell
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : Minority Companies That Have Made It Big
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : JOBS: TALES FROM THE STREET : The search for work has become a full-time job. By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : 'I want success . . . for myself, my family, my community.' By Michael Quintanilla
Understanding the Riots--Six Months Later : MONEY AND POWER / MAKING IT IN THE INNER CITY : Q & A: Joe Sanchez Jr., Founder, Mexican American Grocers Assn. By Christopher Heredia
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : The Corporate Giants: How Are They Helping?
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : REBUILDING: VIEWS ON THE CITY'S RESPONSE : 'The challenges are greater than anyone thought they would be.' By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : THE CHURCHES' ROLE : 'Real progress means turning over dollars in your own community.' By Nina J. Easton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : THE TIMES POLL: The Economy and Our Lives
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : 'Money and Power' Staff
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : LOOKING AHEAD: Visions of Darkness and Hope : 'We're crossing over from all those old stereotypes.' By Otto Strong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : LOOKING AHEAD: Visions of Darkness and Hope : 'When are you coming back?' By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNDERSTANDING THE RIOTS--SIX MONTHS LATER : Money and Power/Making It in the Inner City : LOOKING AHEAD: Visions of Darkness and Hope : "In one night, we lost everything'. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Homespun Stories of the Old Days, Ways : THIS OL' DROUGHT AIN'T BROKE US YET (But We're All Bent Pretty Bad), \o7 by Jim Garry\f7 , Orion Books $18; 240 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : New, Speedier Test Detects Heart Disease By Kathleen Doheny
The Parent Trap : Is your kid challenging authority? Advice is plentiful--and confusing. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Heir-Raising Enterprise : Money: You inherit big bucks, but the bank has its own ideas about how the funds should be managed. It may be time to call in the trust-buster. By Lewis Beale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DRIVING : In Hot Pursuit of Racing Title By Paul Dean
Despite Bad Report, Milk Still Does a Body Good : Health: Some doctors are sour on the calcium-rich beverage, citing a link to diabetes. But most experts say children should continue to drink up. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
This Parrot Means What He Says : Research: 'Alex' is no ordinary bird. He seems to understand the questions that are put to him and to offer answers that mean the same to him as they do to people. By Clara Germani, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Need a Boost? Yawning Helps : Behavior: Birds do it. Hippos do it. Even fish yawn, and a few scientists are trying to find out why people do it. By Boyce Rensberger, THE WASHINGTON POST
Matisse de Resistance : N.Y. Exhibit Is Masterstroke of Tour for Newport Harbor Supporters By Ann Conway
A Collection of Stories : The sole binding factor of the varied subjects of this column has been a willingness to follow their own shining paths. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Service With a Smile Is Not Always Good Enough : Relationships: In some lines of work, communication is key to alleviating customer resentment. By Jerry Holderman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breathtaking Adventure : Blue-Water Hunters Scorn Air Tanks and Power Guns When They Stalk Big Game By Brad Bonhall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Daily 3
Where Are All the Fathers?
Honeymoon? Or a Shaky Marriage? : Clinton/Congress harmony vows will be tested
Putting Head Over Heart : Molina says no to L.A. mayor race to stay on County Board of Supervisors
GUNS WATCH : Assault on Sanity
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MEDIA : What, Us Biased? Some Doubts : After pledging to report on the issues, three networks emphasized 'horse race-ism' and failed the fairness test. By S. Robert Lichter, \o7 S. Robert Lichter is co-director of the Center for Media and Public Affairs in Washington. \f7
PLATFORM : A Green Light \f7 and \o7 MICHAEL R. PEEVEY, president of Southern California Edison, is enthusiastic about utilities' prospects under the Clinton Administration. He told The Times:
Make Room for More Than Party Faithful : Clinton: There are many able Republicans whose talents would enhance his credibility, especially in foreign policy. By Alton Frye, \o7 Alton Frye is Washington director of the Council on Foreign Relations. \f7
The secret sex lives of Snap, Crackle and Pop: Santa... By Steve Harvey
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Most Uncharitable Boycott
Obituaries
Fantasy 5 Results
City Layoffs Proposed to Prevent Service Cut : Budget deficit: Plan also calls for new business tax to maintain police and fire services targeted for trims. Heavy opposition expected from unions, businesses. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Collage : Images: Exhibit celebrating 10th anniversary of Giorgio fragrance tries to avoid cliches in distilling the state's essence. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woo, Riordan Differ on Healing L.A.'s Economy : Politics: Although not intended as a debate, the appearance by mayoral candidate and a likely contender offers contrasting views on solving city's problems. By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Acts to Reform Pensions By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Newly Completed Sections of 58-Mile Trail Dedicated
NORTHRIDGE : Youth Gets 25 Years to Life for Role in Slaying at Beach
BURBANK : System to Purify Tainted Well Water Inaugurated
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA : Film Industry Safety Under Review After Fire Mishaps
LOS ANGELES : Man Wrongly Arrested Sues 'Most Wanted' TV Show
NORTH HILLS : Police Arrest Suspect in Rape of 11-Year-Old Girl
Conviction of Ex-Officer in Contract Slaying Vacated By Josh Meyer
TORRANCE : Probe Finds Hiring Bias in Police, Fire Departments
Florida Police Arrest L.A. Jewelry Store Employee Sought in Robbery By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Crushed to Death in Railroad Car : Accident: Another is badly hurt when a load of steel rods shifts. Officials say illegal aliens probably were returning to Mexico. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Youths to Be Tried as Adults in Slaying of Friend's Father : Crime: Judge cites sophistication of the murder in rejecting a defense argument that the suspects did not intend to kill a Highland Park man. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Meets With Gang Members Over Police Killing of Pacoima Teen-Ager By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Opens 8 South-Central Community Contact Centers
Trapped Air Caused Sewer Pipe Rupture, Report Says : Environment: Inquiry offers no cause for buildup. Accident off San Diego closed 20 miles of coastline for more than two months. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Motorcycles Fail Color Test in Laguna Beach : Law enforcement: An obscure state law says the vehicles must be black and white or white only. The Orange County community loses a traffic case because its cycles are blue and white. By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Couple Found Shot to Death in Garden Grove : Slayings: The man's 16-year-old son discovers the bodies when returning from school. Police rule out murder-suicide in case. By Catherine Gewertz and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Report on Farm Workers Finds Services Inefficient From Associated Press
Cal State OKs Tuition Payment Plan From a Times Staff Writer
Buildup of Trapped Air Caused Sewage Pipe Break : Inquiry: Report gives no specific reason for the occurrence, which the city initially dismissed as the cause. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Zoo May Get a Pair of Pandas From Associated Press
It's a Mall World After All; or, Is That Your Military Intelligence Showing? By Tony Perry
Conditional Jail Furlough Contract OKd By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Joining Probe Into Spiro Deaths : Slayings: Agency will investigate allegations that the purported spy and his family were killed by terrorists. Sheriff's Department downplays move. By H.G. Reza and Katharine B. Lowrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taxpayers Paid $475,000 for Defense in Fraud Case : Courts: Cost of the four-month trial of Olen Phillips and Charles Francoeur is among the highest for indigents. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Wants Longevity Pay Eliminated : Government: Citizens committee members say the 13 days of extra compensation for county officials doesn't make sense. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Believe Woman Had Encephalitis : Public health: Pending test results may confirm that the county has had its first human case of the disease's St. Louis strain. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Now Doubt Slaying of Youth Was Gang Retaliation : Santa Paula: Authorities say the feud among street groups has escalated, leading to increased fears among residents. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Committee to Begin Talks on Paying for Desalination Plant By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Police Search for Motive in Slaying By James Maiella Jr.
MOORPARK : Officials Kick Off Downtown Street Reconstruction By James Maiella Jr.
OXNARD : Traffic Stop Leads to Robbery Arrest By Patrick Mccartney
Decisions
MOORPARK : Youths Arrested in Graffiti Threat By James Maiella Jr.
Calexico Girl Challenges Scout's 'Serve God' Oath By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Intruder Arrested in Motel Robbery By James Maiella Jr.
Decisions
OXNARD : City Officials Put Coot Shoot on Hold By Fred Alvarez
SANTA PAULA : College Lures Eastern Europeans By Maia Davis
SESPE CONDOR SANCTUARY : 6 Chicks Will Be Released in the Wild By Joanna M. Miller
Junior ROTC to March On at City Schools By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Pollution Control Planner Gets Post By Joanna M. Miller
District Policy Would Protect Gays in Schools : Discrimination: Trustees support proposal but strong opposition from religious groups is expected. It's up for a final vote in two weeks. By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Board Delays Vote on Project Reviews By Joanna M. Miller
Board OKs Plan to Condemn Soka : Supervisors: State parks officials are a step closer to their goal of acquiring the mountain campus. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
One Assailant in Fatal Stabbing Is Identified
Chief of Police Sees Red After Ticket Is Dismissed : Law: Many erring drivers may escape fines because Laguna Beach police motorcycles are painted partly blue. By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rail Accident Area's Second in 4 Months : Trains: Southern Pacific officials say they plan to install a metal block to help prevent further derailments. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport to Sell Seized Mercedes Police Chief Used : Law enforcement: Detectives say they don't feel safe driving it. Campbell is seeking a medical leave for a work-related ailment. By Dan Weikel and Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Slain Couple Found in Garden Grove Home by Man's Son By Greg Hernandez and Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seen Any 'I (Love) Journalists' Bumper Stickers? Thought Not By Dana Parsons
ORANGE : Planning Unit Seeks Leaf Blower Limits By Helaine Olen
SANTA ANA : City to Pay $60,000 to Settle Lawsuit By Jon Nalick
TUSTIN : Mobile-Home Group Seeks to Buy Land By Andrea Heiman
ORANGE : Multicultural Book Fair Set for Saturday By Helaine Olen
SANTA ANA : Rights Trial Begins in Slaying by Officer
Countywide : Miami Case Cheers Homeless Advocates By Gebe Martinez
Countywide : River-Widening Work Off Till Spring By Bill Billiter
Countywide : 3 on Planning Panel Fight Restructuring By Kevin Johnson
BUENA PARK : Jail Cells Equipped With Telephones By Debra Cano
Anaheim : Cheerleaders Get a Second Chance By Catherine Gewertz
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Ceremony Honors 3 Outgoing Trustees By Anna Cekola
ANAHEIM : Bazaar Items Raise Funds, Self-Esteem By Terry Spencer
BUENA PARK : Firm Leaves City in Citation Limbo By Debra Cano
SAN CLEMENTE : Preservation Law Revisions on Agenda By Anna Cekola
Dornan Complains to Party About Ryan : Politics: Congressman says primary foe 'went far beyond scope of ethical campaigning.' Opposition camp calls charge 'a joke.' By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Board to Evict Community Center Management : County supervisors: Area residents complained about services at the El Modena facility and demanded the ouster of the operators. By Kevin Johnson and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bigamy Charge Dismissed in Case of Double Two-Timing By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Cuts 82 Vacant Jail Jobs in Rift With Sheriff : Government: The supervisors hope to use drug seizure funds to restore cuts in time for 192-cell facility to open. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Joaquin Tollway Goes to Panel for Key OK By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Police Net Reputed 'Blue Bag Bandit,' 16 Robberies Later By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Give Julian Severance, Forgive Debts By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Schoolchildren Honor Retiring Librarian for 40 Years Service By Julie Tamaki
Ex-Officer's Murder Conviction Is Vacated : Courts: Appeal panel calls for hearing. It cites the possibility of jurors' misconduct in trial over the killing of a Northridge man. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Meet With Protesters By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : School Secession to Be Discussed By Henry Chu
CASTAIC : 18 Prisoners Hurt in Brawl at Jail By Julie Tamaki
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Contract Approved for Prison Water By Amy Pyle
LANCASTER : Council OKs Higher Flood Control Fee By John Chandler
LANCASTER : Man Surrenders in Shooting Death By Julie Tamaki
NORTHRIDGE : 2nd Teen-Ager Sentenced in Killing By Manley Witten
BURBANK : Nurse's Assistant Denies Rape Charge By Julie Tamaki
VAN NUYS : Pair Charged in Holdup Slaying By Julio Moran
LOS ANGELES : Change in Planning Panel Is Rejected By John Schwada
Authorities Arrest Teen-Age Suspect in Rape of Girl, 11 By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Moves Step Closer to Seizing Soka Campus Site : Santa Monicas: Ventura County supervisors give park officials the authority to condemn the 244 acres near Calabasas. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
300 Gallons of Oil Spill From Ruptured Pipe : Granada Hills: Oozing crude from an inactive, city-owned underground conduit seeps through cracks onto a residential street. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clear Water Revival : Burbank Dedicates Treatment Facility That Makes Local Wells Safe Again By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant to Fund Commuter Work Center : Antelope Valley: The $153,550 will be used toward establishing a Lancaster facility with satellite workstations. The goal is to get some employees off the freeways. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Upholds Election of Redevelopment Panel : North Hollywood: Complaints about the voting were raised solely by CRA critics who failed to gain control of the committee, an L.A. councilman says. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Mitchell Goes to Reds in Deal : Baseball: Dodgers get veteran second baseman Reed from Colorado Rockies for oft-injured pitcher Seanez. From Associated Press
Angels Lose Harvey, Felix to Expansion By Alison Muscatine, THE WASHINGTON POST
Tulsa Receives Harsh Penalties for Violations From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Clippers Pull Away in Overtime By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharks Silence the Kings, 6-0 : Hockey: Early skirmish sparks San Jose, which gets its first shutout and avenges last week's loss to L.A. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If He Must Wear a Costume, He Should Avoid Big Bird By Shav Glick
NHL ROUNDUP : Red Wings Finally Get Into Gear, 5-4 From Associated Press
Russell Leads CS Long Beach in Exhibition
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Gwynn Wilson Dies at 95; Set USC-Notre Dame Series By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Sprained Ankle to Keep Boselli Out of Action By Jerry Crowe
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Verbal Assault Part of the Plan Against USC By Chris Baker
OUTDOOR NOTES / PETE THOMAS : One Big Yellowfin Makes Fight Tough By Pete Thomas
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Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
A Variety of Lunkers Surface in Southland
LOS ALAMITOS : Quarter Horse Meeting to Have Role in Deciding Champions By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS ROUNDUP : McNeil Ousts Graf in Stunning Upset From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Watching Tough for Golic By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox: Celebration Is Over By John Weyler
NBA ROUNDUP : McKey Paces Seattle in Victory From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEWS : Quality, Diversity Dominate the Field By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEWS : Tough Competition Makes It Anybody's Guess By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEWS : Orange League Trio Will Face Unfamiliar Foes By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEWS : Favorite's Role Weighs Heavy on Unbeaten Bishop Amat By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Volleyball Roundup
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Youngsters Come Through By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach Tops Capistrano Valley : Volleyball: Defending Division I-champion Artists make quick work of Cougars and roll into semifinals. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Rallies to Upset Top-Seeded Edison in 5 Games By Heather Stevens
Southern Section Tennis Roundup
Southern Section Water Polo Roundup
Southern Section Water Polo Roundup By Forrest Lee
SOUTHERN SECTION WATER POLO ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar's Defense Does a Number on Capistrano Valley By Michael Itagaki
San Clemente Gets Even by Beating Wilson By Lauri Lappin
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Reaches Semifinals by Defeating Corona del Mar By Tom Birschbach
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : It's No Pleasure Cruise When He's on the Water By Robyn Norwood
Bryn Gillis
Satashi Funatsu
Rockies Take Jerald Clark From Padres : Baseball: Colorado also chooses minor league pitchers Painter, Fredrickson. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illini-Spartan Winner Going to Holiday Bowl : College football: Iowa bows out of competition for Dec. 30 game. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Gamble, Lose Some More By Mike Penner
AZTEC NOTEBOOK / DANA HADDAD : Bulldogs Tough Foe for SDSU By Dana Haddad
Tossing Out Decision-by-the-Book in Favor of Common Sense By Barbie Ludovise
Titan Baseball Signs Santa Fe Springs Player By Mike Digiovanna
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Top 4 Seeds Win in Water Polo
Freedom Rooting for Trojans : Bowl game: If USC wins Saturday, it will secure Pac-10 berth. At-large possibilities include Fresno State, Indiana, Utah, Wisconsin. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden Spikes Award Caps Nevin's Season : Baseball: Infielder is second consecutive county athlete to be named nation's outstanding amateur player. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ponchak Plans to Sign With USC Baseball By Mike Reilley
Chadwick Is Rams' Center of Receptions : NFL: Plan B free agent acquired from Seahawks makes the most of his opportunities to become the new go-to guy. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans or Fanatics? : UCLA-USC Game Day Is Approaching and Spirits Are High, but Some Are Nearly Out of Control By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First the Draft, Then Names : Baseball: After 72 are selected by the expansion clubs, wheeling and dealing for better-known players begins. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Lose Harvey, Felix to Expansion : Baseball: Florida decides reliever is worth big salary. Marlins also take Felix. Dodgers get Reed from the Rockies. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : The Joker Has Been Wild for Lightning By Lisa Dillman
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Holiday Bowl Plan Finalized Associated Press
UCLA, St. Louis Show New Looks in Opener : College basketball: For Bruins, it's replacements for Murray, MacLean. For Billikens, there's a coaching change. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Window on Paradise : The Bahia de la Ventana on Sea of Cortez Provides Some of the Best Saltwater Fishing in the World By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Doug Dickey, Tennessee athletic director, has criticized... From Staff and Wire Reports
Tulsa Receives Harsh Penalties for Violations From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Taylor Mulls Playing Again Associated Press
Blankenship to Relinquish Cross-Country Post at Hart By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Ambushed by Santa Barbara : Girls' volleyball playoffs: Fourth-ranked Dons combine strong defense and effective serving to post four-game win. By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harvard Reaches Semifinals in Water Polo, 12-11 By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wagner's 4th Try at a 4th-Down Job : Pro football: Former CS Northridge punter resurrects NFL career in Green Bay after stops in Chicago, Cleveland and New England. By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Title, Potato Bowl Berth on Line for WSC Rivals : College football: Moorpark, Glendale to battle for Northern Division championship, right to meet Bakersfield in rematch. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WFC Honors 5 Northridge Players on Its 1st Team
ROUNDUP : Van Nuys to Play in Volleyball Final
Northridge Signs 4th Volleyball Recruit By Mike Hiserman
Francola Finds Ill Feelings in Goodwill Move
Pastorini, Taft Girls' Tennis Team Satisfy Debt With City Title By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buena High junior tailback George Keiaho, despite being...
Rockies Pick Chatsworth's Reed
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