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What happened on December 17, 1993
NEWS
Crash That Killed In-N-Out Officers Is Investigated REBECCA TROUNSON and JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Executives of In-N-Out Chain Died in Crash REBECCA TROUNSON and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In-N-Out Officials, 2 Pilots Among the 5 Dead JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Turbulence From Airliner May Have Been Cause of Jet Crash : Victim: In-N-Out president was builder of company, philanthropist, GOP political activist. Associates praise his abilities and character. DAVE LESHER and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Designer Jennifer George Has Reality Covered for Spring From Associated Press
Most College Grads Fail Simple Tests, Study Finds : Learning: More than 50% can't read a bus schedule. Experts call for re-examination of higher education. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the Shopping Is Easy : * The Center at Coldwater, though not packed with stores, offers a variety of unusual items--without the crowds. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly for The Times.
COLUMN ONE : Jury Out on High-Tech Courtroom : Computer animation, televised testimony and other innovations could streamline the justice system. But they also raise fairness questions and worries about abuse. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Violence Finds a Way Through the Safeguards : Schools: Chatsworth High's measures are many, but they're still not enough to stop shooting of student. SUSAN BYRNES and HENRY CHU, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Native American Seeks to Preserve Heritage : Culture: 'I am the old way disappearing,' says Oklahoman Carl Butler, who records religious songs in Sac and Fox and gives community talks. DAVID HOLMSTROM, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Talks to Restore Everglades Stall Associated Press
State of the Union Address Is Set for Jan. 25 Associated Press
EUROPE : Serbian Strongman Just Getting Stronger : President Milosevic isn't even on Sunday's ballot. But few doubt he will be eventual victor. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind The Scenes : Landlubbers Chart a New Course for Kids ROSE APODACA
SOFTWARE REVIEW : Games That Teach and Entertain : * Computer programs allow children to build a car, practice piano, play electronic Scrabble and make mess-less art. They make novel gifts for givers trying to avoid the same old thing. JOYCE SUNILA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Divine Time Was Had by All BILL HIGGINS
Russians Worried by Yeltsin Silence on Radicals' Ballot Gains : Politics: The president is strangely--but characteristically--quiet. He is urged to speak out, reassure nation. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inman Selected for Defense Post : Cabinet: Clinton nominates a highly regarded national security expert to succeed Aspin at Pentagon. Leaders from both parties predict easy confirmation. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Select and Care for Leather for Its Long Life From Associated Press
Winter Wanderers Go to Extremities to Avoid Overcoat Overkill JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Talks to Restore Everglades Fail; Had Won Praise From the Washington Post
Israeli Army to Get Tough With Settlers MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Rare Species Has State's Farmers Uneasy MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
U.S. Said to Drop Bid to Reinstate Haiti President KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's Your Weakness? Only Your Closet Knows for Sure ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Bigger (and Older) Is Better BETTY GOODWIN
Nominee Lauded for His Savvy and Toughness RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Doctors' Groups Rally for Clinton Plan : Medicine: President counters AMA dropping support for employer-mandated insurance. He gathers together other physician organizations. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Appears Split on Soka Land Case : Parkland: Appellate justices discuss conservancy's bid for Calabasas campus. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Won't Back Forced Cesarean From Associated Press
A Holiday Tip: Easy Does It DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brown Stakes Out Position for Campaign : Politics: Treasurer has been the most active candidate for governor, speaking often and raising $6.5 million. She hopes to collect $18 million more to run against Wilson. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Alarm Raised Over Missing Libyan Dissident : Mideast: Observers fear intimidation campaign by Moammar Kadafi. U.S. intervention indicates heightened concern. ROBIN WRIGHT and KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Activists Fight for Fur-Free World ROSE-MARIE TURK
'Chanel: A Woman of Her Own' MARIA D. LASO and This book is available at Barnes & Noble, Costa Mesa, and other area bookstores.
Gaze Into the Fire : * For the holidays, a few ruminations and recommendations regarding a warmly familiar friend. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staking a Claim on Male Turf : * Working on computers is empowering, so girls have an extra incentive. It can also be fun. JOYCE SUNILA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Manufacturers Learning to Think in Language of Braille : Merchandise: Firms have begun designing products, ranging from alarm clocks to egg timers, for use by the visually impaired. SHERYL A. BARNETT, NEWSDAY
A Holiday Tip: Easy Does It DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surgeon Passed AIDS Virus Between Patients Newsday
Kakuei Tanaka; Leader of Japanese Political Machine TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Kills 2, Self in Mining Dispute Associated Press
Study Sees No Bias in Coverage of '92 Race : Media: UC Irvine and other researchers praise the fairness of newspaper articles on the presidential campaign, but note that not enough ink was devoted to the issues. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Joins Space Station Project; U.S. Shuttle to Include Cosmonaut JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slip Into Something Velvet JOANNA DENDEL
S. Africans Mark Bloody Anniversaries : Violence: Right-wing whites, militant Zulus and ANC members celebrate separate past victories. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Pack It In: Travel Smart and Look Smart From Associated Press
Study Backs Perception of Campus Violence : Report: One-fifth of male third- through 12th-graders in survey say they have brought a weapon to school. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer of the Year Nominee Among 3 Killed Over Dog From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / CURRENT ISSUES : We All End Up Paying the Price for Overpaid Executives : THE COST OF TALENT: How Executives and Professionals Are Paid and How It Affects America by Derek Bok ; Free Press, $24.95, 333 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How to Cure a Hangover : Some men may be in denial about their changing waistlines. But not clothiers, who are happy to cover a whole new market. ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Pack Mentality : Once upon a time, book bags transported . . . books. Now they've become a life-support system. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strict Precautions Failed to Avert School Shooting : Violence: Despite tight security, a student is wounded outside Valley campus. 'What else can we do?' official asks. SUSAN BYRNES and HENRY CHU, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Annenberg to Give Education $500 Million DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Risking Greek Anger, 5 EC Nations Recognize Macedonia CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates, Ex-Officer Continue Finger-Pointing Over Riots : Police: Two careers unraveled with failure to control mob. Retired lieutenant has sued former chief for slander. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Growing for Preservation Goods : Restoration: The movement, which fiercely cherishes and embraces older objects, monuments and symbols of culture, is picking up speed. ELIZABETH LEVITAN SPAID, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Seven Teen-Agers Are Killed in Head-On Crash Associated Press
The Resident Keeper of the Smithsonian Institution : Books: The first secretary of the castle literally lived above the store. That's one of the facts in a new bio of the building. NANCY L. ROSS, WASHINGTON POST
The High-Tech School Lab: Many Chip In : Education: At Anacapa school, a teacher built his own. Now others are inspired to seek novel ways of creating such classrooms. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Euphoria Over North Ireland Accord Ebbs : Conflict: Violence on either side in Ulster could upset the agreement, experts warn. IRA reportedly will study British-Irish declaration. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Gift of the Kaplans : An Agoura Hills family brightens spirits and the neighborhood with a dazzling holiday light show for all faiths. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / SUPERCONDUCTIVITY : Experts Turn Up Temperature in Seeking Ideal Material THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury's Verdict Fails to Clear Up Mystery of French Boy's Murder Times Staff Writer
A Lesson in the House Rules of Etiquette JAMES BORNEMEIER
SOUTH AMERICA : Chile's President-Elect Vows to Fight for New Constitution WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing the Lights : * Holiday displays dot neighborhoods in the Valley and environs like stars in a constellation. HEATHER W. MORGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Heather W. Morgan is a regular contributor to The Times
Man Dies After Pig-Out Reuters
Number of Democracies Worldwide Drops, Study Finds ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2-Year Term Asked for Ex-House Sergeant-at-Arms in Bank Case From Associated Press
Tragedy Frays Nerves of Those in Flight Path DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florist Helps Holidays Bloom : * Something Special extends wholesale prices throughout the week. Flowers are not arranged in bouquets or in containers. GERI COOK
Teacher Kills Superintendent at Staff Meeting, Police Report From Associated Press
Running in a Fast Crowd : Motoring: A Ferrari on the freeway is like a Thoroughbred pulling a plow. So a new race series will let amateurs taste their cars' potential--and heritage. PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Court Takes Control of Packwood Diary Tapes : Probe: Judge orders lawmaker to turn over recordings after accusations of tampering surface. Senate ethics panel expands its investigation. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Turbulence From Airliner May Have Been Cause of Jet Crash : Investigation: NTSB officials say the corporate plane in which 5 died in Santa Ana may have mistakenly crossed the wake of a Boeing 757. REBECCA TROUNSON and JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seniors Tap to Beat, Into Others' Hearts : Entertainment: The tap-dancing troupe performs at festivals and frequently at convalescent homes and neighborhood groups. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faking It : Dressing Vegan-Style--No Animal Products, Please--Is Getting Easier, Thanks to Synthetics ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lights, Camera, Education : Life imitates art as high school students enthusiastically learn all about the craft of filmmaking. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Familiar Territory : * Ten years after its Santa Monica staging, 'The William' arrives in Burbank with virtually the same cast. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times
Christmas With a Twist : * Pablo Rodarte and Dance Espana to perform the Nativity story in Lancaster, but with flamenco song and dance. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
Reaching Out to Kids With AIDS : * Singer hopes the annual musical benefit will raise awareness, compassion and understanding for youths with the disease. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
Computer Games
Hair--Read All About It : New books, videos and gizmos give the lowdown on those fancy styles. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
Skiwear Comes in From the Cold and Heads Back to Basics With Practical Styling,Traditional Colors and Down-to-Earth Detailing KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Visions of Angels : * In their 'Celestial Matter' show, Susan Santiago and Robert Gino offer complex images whose allusions range from ethereal to base, transcendental to pop. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Be Sincerely Brief REBECCA HOWARD
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Storyteller's Sad Ending : * Sparse daytime business forces the Canoga Park coffeehouse to close. 'This hurts like crazy,' the owner says. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's to Deft Toasts : * Paying tribute with a raised glass is more than tipsy patter. It should be treated as a mini-speech. REBECCA HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Rebecca Howard is a regular contributor to The Times.
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Garden of Italian Delights : * La Pergola harvests a variety of vegetables and herbs grown year-round just outside the back door, and blends them in unique combinations with fresh pastas, meats, fish and chicken. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Happy Sounds : When Buster Cooper and Thurman Green perform, they get to the 'heart and soul' of jazz. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
BUSINESS
Lucky Stores Agrees to Settle Sex Bias Suit : Workplace: Chain will pay nearly $108 million for alleged discrimination against women, but denies wrongdoing. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Tragedy Strikes at Top of a Company : Transition: Loss of the In-N-Out chain's president in a plane crash comes at a strategic time in the company's history. GEORGE WHITE and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deaths Present Transition Challenge for In-N-Out : Management: Crash that killed two executives came at a strategic time in the company's history. GEORGE WHITE and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMPANY TOWN ANNEX : Golan Firm to File Chapter 11 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IMPACT OF THE UNITED PLAN : Pact Expected to Alter Carriers' Course : Transportation: Success of Southwest forces fundamental changes in airline industry as United, others attempt to follow suit. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS and SCOTT SANDELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3DO Delays Proposed Stock Sale, Will Reconsider in '94 From Bloomberg Business News
Stacking Up Sales
Mail-Order Druggists Face Headache DENISE GELLENE
Video Facts
Concentrated Buying Pushes Dow Up 9; Yields Also Rise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Year-End Shifts in Portfolios Not Always Worth It TOM PETRUNO
CalPERS Joins Lawsuit Against Cable Firm Chief : Courts: Pension fund is a plaintiff in shareholder action alleging that the founder of Century's parent is overpaid. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOMY : Trade Deficit Stabilizes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
J.M. Peters Co. Triples Earnings in Third Quarter
Government to Re-Examine Patent Award to Compton's : About-Face Follows Complaints by Software Inventors JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIRLINES : Court Rules Against Frequent-Flier Change From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRW Unit Wins $20-Million Laser Contract
Environmentalists Criticize Firm's Educational Material MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl's Jr. Chairwoman Denies She'll Resign : Fast food: Elizabeth Sanders rejects reports of a June departure, says she'll remain in Karcher Enterprises post as long as the board backs her. DEBORA VRANA and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ford to Create 850 New Jobs in North America : Trade: Citing NAFTA, the auto maker says it will spend $200 million, mostly in Mexico. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FTC Fines Stamp Firm $10 Million DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles Gordon May Leave Largo's Family Affair
BANKING & FINANCE : First Interstate Buys Arizona Bank From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Corporate Aircraft Remain Among Safest Travel Modes GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GATT: Wasserman Wins, Valenti Loses ALAN CITRON
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Concentrated Buying Pushes Dow Up 9; Yields Also Rise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IMPACT OF THE UNITED PLAN : NEWS ANALYSIS : Wave of Employee Buyouts Due? : Ownership: Analysts say the proposed United deal could become a model for unionized companies on how to reorganize. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Management: The sudden death of its leader can be devastating, especially when void occurs at a smaller firm. MICHAEL FLAGG and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
High School All-league Teams
As a Junior, Pierce Has Moved to Top of Class : Prep basketball: Inglewood player was nearly cut from squad last season, then got his chance to play and show his stuff. PETER BARZILAI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP NOTES : FIFA Approves Scoring Change BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Winter Harness Meeting Set for Los Alamitos STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World Cup Show to Begin, but Pele Could Be Left Out JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Toros Have Shot to Win When His Shot Is Falling IRENE GARCIA
Hurley Greatly Improved From Staff and Wire Reports
Hurley Greatly Improved From Staff and Wire Reports
Girls' Basketball Roundup
NHL ROUNDUP : Lindros Gives Lift to Flyers From Associated Press
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : His Once-in-a-Lifetime Season Comes as a Surprise to Stockton DAN HAFNER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Knocks Off Edison on a Quiet Night for Philman MARTIN HENDERSON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Mitchell, Offerdahl Ready for Dolphins Associated Press
High Schools
Clippers Fit Profile of O.C. Team MIKE PENNER
NBA ROUNDUP : Pacers Rally to End Hawks' Streak at 14 From Associated Press
Half-Billion Viewers Can't Be Wrong About This Being a Big Event LARRY STEWART
The Times 1993 Fall All-county Teams
SPORTSCOPE : San Pedro Team to Be Honored at City Hall
Four County Players in Volleyball Match
Lakers Lose in a Rout, but Knicks Lose Rivers SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barkley's Jabs Won't Be No. 1 in Arkansas DANNY ROBBINS
Now That They're Moving . . . MIKE DOWNEY
Game Will Measure Eagles' Progress MARTIN BECK
Anaheim Too Costly for Rams? : Pro football: Shaw says it may not be possible to compete in stadium in current economic situation. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wackerman, Ruiz Chosen All-Americans
Sprinter Watts to Benefit From IOC's Largess : Gift: Gold medals taken in robbery at home of his relatives will be replaced. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Basketball Roundup MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Cavaliers Mills Hospitalized After Irregular Heartbeat From Associated Press
Talkin' the Talk : Rams' Jerome Bettis Is Also Walkin' the Walk, Showing Opponents That His Actions Speak at Least as Loud as His Words T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Still Wins Despite Loss of Tate : Junior college basketball: Pirates get past Compton, 79-66, in first round of Glendale tournament. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Czingula, Richards Lead Estancia to Title MARTIN HENDERSON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Smith or No Smith: That Is Question LONNIE WHITE
Boys' Basketball Roundup
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Spending Concerns Prompt Grievance MIKE REILLEY
THE TIMES 1993 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : May's Touch Was Lethal for Sailors KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crescenta Valley Player Penalized Despite His Assist JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 2 Capistrano Valley Defeats Irvine in Girls' Soccer
Westlake Gives Its Awe, but Crenshaw Rolls : Thousand Oaks tournament: Cougars advance to championship game tonight against the hosts. KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kenney Leads Cypress Past Victor Valley in Tournament
Chatsworth Puts Up a Good Front in Defeat : North Hollywood tournament: Miller and Floyd each score 27 points but Dorsey wins, 87-75. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : LSU Preps for UCLA by Routing McNeese St. From Associated Press
She Is Out to Make a Name for Herself : Community colleges: Harbor's JoAnne Williams has grown tired of being mistaken for a former Seahawk player. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Whitham's Plane Crash Death Leaves a Major Void in Sport BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Scott Leads Long Beach Past Florida WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Score WITH Orr : Junior Forward Overcomes Adversity and Clumsiness in Leading USC to a 4-1 Start LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perseverance Pays for Girls' Soccer Team
Quina Back at Alma Mater Royal as Assistant JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Cal Poly SLO Latest Victim of Master's
Washington Does Not Have the Trophy but Has the Numbers DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Official Says Article Was Biased
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Charges Filed in Shooting Spree Case : Crime: A woman is accused of firing at homes and driving drunk. Her case exposes flaws of justice system, an official says. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cops, Gangs: 'More Alike Than Different' : Probation worker: Jim Galipeau sees 'the guys in blue' coming to terms with his South-Central subjects. Edward J. Boyer, Times Staff Writer
WOODLAND HILLS : Statues Pose in Background at Pierce College KURT PITZER
LOS ANGELES : Transit Authority Rejects Electric Trolley Bus Project
Fruit Quarantine Expanded in Medfly War : Infestation: Sterile males are also being released in the South Bay following discovery of a pregnant fly in Wilmington. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Obituaries
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : 17-Mile Car-Pool Lane Opens on Foothill Freeway
AIDS in Los Angeles County
Robber Makes Donation After Lancaster Bank Heist JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We All Choose Our Own Paths, Even When We Stay Put DANA PARSONS
Palm Trees to Adorn Freeway Terminus WILLSON CUMMER
Panel Proposes Limits on Officials' Spending JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Very Good Pick by the President : Brash Bobby Inman will replace Aspin
GLENDALE : Police Believe Missing Woman Knew Abductors
Video Technology to Create Cooperation From Associated Press
Study Predicts Tax Hit in 24th District ALAN C. MILLER
Riordan Taps Unorthodox Funding Sources : LAPD: Mayor tells a Granada Hills group he hopes to pay for more police by cutting federally mandated city programs. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Gunman Sought in Bank Holdup SCOTT HADLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Vote Postponed on Auto Mall Sign STEPHANIE SIMON
Panel Proposes Limits on Officials' Spending JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appellate Court Appears Split on Soka Land Case AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : School Board Sets Aside Activity Funds JAMES MAIELLA JR.
SANTA ANA : Police to Conduct Safety Checkpoints JON NALICK
FULLERTON : Young Carolers Keep Old Tradition MIMI KO
LOS ANGELES : Riordan Hopes to Cut U.S. Programs to Fund LAPD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Most of Supervisors Back Changes in Welfare Rules
FULLERTON : School Trustees Elect New President MIMI KO
Blood Donors Sought During the Holidays JEFF SCHNAUFER
LOS ANGELES : Judge Extends His Ban on 'Blue Flu' in LAPD Ranks
CYPRESS : School District Board Gets New President MIMI KO
THOUSAND OAKS : Cable TV Franchise Agreements Extended STEPHANIE SIMON
Tempers Flare at News Conference on Compton Schools RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child-Accosting Couple Reported Again GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Trial Illustrates Need for Campaign Reform : Politics: Contribution limits may help ensure a Legislature more motivated by public need than generous special interests. WILLIAM R. MITCHELL, William R. Mitchell is chairman of Orange County Common Cause.
Interagency Dispute Leads to Proposal JEFF SCHNAUFER
SEAL BEACH : Consultant to Study Main Street Issues SHELBY GRAD
City Negotiates for 3 Acres Near Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Purchase would allow the project's entrance to be expanded. But officials are at stalemate with another landowner. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Warned of Fire Risk From Heaters : Safety: About 1,000 residents are instructed to turn off furnaces at night as the gas company replaces a potentially defective part. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : City Plans Campaign Against Housing Rule JEFF McDONALD
THOUSAND OAKS : Water District Hikes Fee for Developers ROBIN GREENE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : New Mayor to Hold Meetings With Public FRANK MESSINA
Happy Ending to a Snub : Full diplomatic ties will be established between Israel and the Vatican
SANTA PAULA : Suspect in Baby-Sale Scheme Is Arrested MATTHEW MOSK
ORANGE : Man Found Stabbed to Death in Car at Lot THUAN LE
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Schools to Try Out New Report Cards RICHARD CORE
Warren Commission
State Pay Hikes
Illegal Immigration
PLACENTIA : Grand Opening Will Be Held for Center DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Body of Martial Arts Instructor Discovered
Federal Prisons Official Scouts El Toro Facilities GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENCINO : Panel Approves Plan for Shopping Center SCOTT GLOVER
Unorthodox Funding Raises Questions : City Hall: Corporations and foundations are helping pay one of the mayor's key advisers and his staff. Officials praise the arrangement but others fear the possibility of conflicts of interest. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Wild Bill' Cottom Fondly Remembered
Waxman, Beilenson Districts Hit Hard by Clinton Tax Hikes CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and ALAN C. MILLER and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Buying Basics to Make Way for Baby From Associated Press
GOP Officials Court Vietnamese Community JENNY BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : 5 Treated Following Pepper Spray Mishap CHIP JOHNSON
Doctor Charged in Fatal Crash Sued by Surviving Children DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Jolly Bad Job Tip : Story on Post-Fire Work in Malibu Strands British Tradesmen BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Police Tie Kidnaping to Domestic Dispute TOMMY LI
BURBANK : Students Get Legal Lesson in 'Wizard' Trial ED BOND
Holidays a Risky Time for Children JEFF SCHNAUFER
NEWPORT BEACH, COSTA MESA : Board of Education Elects New President BOB ELSTON
Lesson of Chatsworth Shooting : More gun insanity strikes our community
LOS ANGELES : Taxi Firm Accused of Laundering Campaign Gifts
Teen-Ager Shot on Ventura Street
Obituaries
DANCE : They can steal the props, but not the holiday spirit of 'The Nutcracker' MARY HELEN BERG
ORANGE : Donoghue to Contest No-Pay Suspension MARTIN MILLER
OXNARD : Elderly Woman, Man Die in Crash MATTHEW MOSK
County Will Consider Lease of Airport Land to Store Cars J. E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVES ON A CHANGING RUSSIA : A Window on a Troubled Soul : A preemptive Marshall Plan could save us from having to confront another Hitler in Zhirinovsky's demagogic ascendancy. VLADIMIR KLIMENKO, Vladimir Klimenko, an American journalist of Russian descent, recently returned to Washington after three years in Moscow. and
$29,000 Chrysler Replaces Wieder's Oft-Fixed Lemon KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : City Plans Holiday Events, Activities RICHARD CORE
SAN CLEMENTE : Carjacker Foiled as Victim Fights Back FRANK MESSINA
Serial Molester Being Sought by Police of 5 Cities THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donations for Needy Children Lag : Holidays: Toys for Tots has been besieged with requests. At the present rate, thousands of youngsters may not receive gifts. SCOTT HADLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Role of Nurse Practitioners
Staring Winter Right in the Face : Skin care: For the look that's perfect for the season, beware of smoke, oily makeup and blush overload. From Associated Press
Boy Scout Ruling
THOUSAND OAKS : Clothing, Blankets Sought for Homeless CONSTANCE SOMMER
SAN FERNANDO : Judges Make Donations to Needy Library GEOFFREY MOHAN
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Signing Up to Learn a Language DEBRA CANO
Oldies but Goodies : Entertainment: From Phyllis Diller to the Captain and Tenille, shining stars of past decades thrill crowds at South Bay casinos and nightspots. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Suspect Is Arrested in Truck Hijackings MARK I. PINSKY
ACLU, Magazine Join Fireman to Fight Ban : Controversy: Corona del Mar resident files suit against policy outlawing sexually oriented publications at work. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Test for Toxins in Back Yards Unexpectedly Turns Up DDT : Pollution: Federal officials thought they might find chemicals from a proposed Superfund site nearby. Instead, they found the long-banned pesticide. They say concentrations are not high enough to cause illness. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wrap Artist : Wildfires: A hillside sculpture carries a message about regenerating the ravaged land. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Slain After Refusing to Give Up His Computer JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PIRU : Salinas Man Shot in Freeway Robbery JULIE FIELDS
PACOIMA : East Valley Residents Decry Bus Service GEOFFREY MOHAN
Rescuing a Mission : Archeologist's Arrival Signals Latest Phase in Preservation LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gathering Marks 1943 Repeal of Chinese Exclusion Act MIGUEL BUSTILLO
GLENDALE : 2 Held in Alleged Extortion Attempt TOMMY LI
ACLU, Playboy Magazine Join Fireman to Fight Ban MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACISM WATCH : Shameful Act
Questions on Proposed Mall at Dump Site
Harp and Soul : Trends: By happy accident or serendipity, Irish music is becoming hip. The Fenians and their devoted following prove it at a Costa Mesa pub. PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Circus of Disorder in the Court : Trial: The Menendez case has been marked by insults, finger-pointing and infighting among the attorneys and others. At times, the atmosphere has resembled a barroom brawl. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When You Take the Job Home REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Group to Raise Funds to Buy Car Seats GEOFF BOUCHER
Schools Seek Ties to Home Classrooms : Ventura: Independent study program could increase state revenues to district. But parents are not necessarily interested. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Management of Risk-Pooled Insurance
BURBANK : 3 Men Held in Theft From Credit Union TOMMY LI
Jock's Flock : It's Sweet Talk, Not Shock, as Radio's Racy Howard Stern Greets Fans CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Earthling Books Plans a New Store JEFF McDONALD
ANAHEIM : School Counselor Closing Long Career JODI WILGOREN
Dana Point Youth Held in Slaying of San Clemente Girl : Arrest: The 16-year-old suspect lives in the complex where the shooting occurred and knew the victim, but investigators have not determined a motive. ANNA CEKOLA and FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Learning What a Good Toy Is and Is Not ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chickenpox Vaccine for Children Proposed Associated Press
Ex-Dodger Pleads No Contest to Drug Charges MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Exquisite Corpses' Come Alive in Wake of Open Call to Artists From Associated Press
Study by O.C. Bar Urges Gun Control Measures RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita City Council Adopts Smoking Ordinance : Health: Restaurants, workplaces and enclosed public areas are affected, but officials do not expect stringent enforcement unless complaints are lodged. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Beethoven' Scores Again With Comedy KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Actors Over the Top in 'Hemingway' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spreading the Gospel of Afro-Cuban Song : Pop music: Santeria priest Lazaro Ros performs this weekend in L.A. 'This tradition is an intimate part of the Cuban culture, and my goal in life is to spread it worldwide.' ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Pianists Split Pogorelich Contest Prize : Music: New Yorker Edith Chen and Australia's Michael Kieran Harvey will each receive $75,000. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Laugh Factory to Host Free Xmas Dinners
'Hollywood Ever After' Misses Target
National Video Rentals : 'Cliffhanger' Hits the Heights DENNIS HUNT
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Santorini's Mixed Bag of Hot and Cold MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tribute to Sounds Out of the South ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Storm and Calm at Pogorelich Finale MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : A Fine-Tuned 'Memory' : Alternative Repertory's Annual Staging Is Wonderful, as Usual, but This Gem Now Seems a Bit Too Polished JAN HERMAN
A Few Hints for Gifts at Christmas DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : St.Clair: Back on His Home Turf : Music: The Pacific Symphony conductor's return from New York showed him to be increasingly physical, although that didn't generate great interpretations. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : TV Special Boosts Carey's Sales to No. 1 DENNIS HUNT
Another Feather in Their Caps : Pop music: The Counting Crows, who will perform at the Coach House, were unruffled by their gig for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--and now their debut album has raised a flap. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mike McNeilly Mural to Be Unveiled Today
TV REVIEWS : The Poetry in PBS' 'A Life Together' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Very Clooney Holiday Show : Pop music: The 'White Christmas' star will be joined by much of her family in a program of seasonal favorites with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and a choir. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Enchanted Evening' of Songs in Pasadena
MOVIE REVIEW : The Firm of Julia, Denzel, Grisham & Pakula : 'The Pelican Brief' is based on a hot novel, has bankable stars and a director noted for his work with thrillers. The case has been made and the verdict is . . . KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Opening the Doors to House of Blues : Pop music: A concert is scheduled for the March 18 premiere of the new West Hollywood blues club and restaurant. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
These 'Divas' Should Be Dismissed
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Afghan Whigs Often Brilliant at the Whisky LORRAINE ALI
Nancy Wilson: How Very Glad She Is to Play Strand ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Delightfully Daring Miss M : Bette Midler's 'Experience the Divine' is a triumph of fresh music, sophisticated skits and timely jokes. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'The Great Pumpkin': Fresh Walk on Familiar Turf KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opaque Version of Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Doug Hammett Installation a Playful Yet Serious Romp DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Life's Sorrows Taste Sweet in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' : The movie converts despair into uplifting anecdotes and serves as a lullaby for the dysfunctional family generation. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's More to Kids' Videos Than Barney and Disney : Video: The best in children's tapes for 1993 range from Peter Rabbit to Fred Penner. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unlikely Pair Try to Save NBC's 'Against the Grain' : Television: Conservative activists Rev. Donald E. Wildmon and L. Brent Bozell are leading letter-writing campaigns to keep low-rated show on the air. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rediscovering Myrna Loy' in Four of Her Wittiest Roles : 'The Penthouse,' 'The Prizefighter and the Lady,' 'Manhattan Melodrama' and 'I Love You Again,' feature the late actress in some of her finest work. BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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