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What happened on December 23, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
BALLET REVIEW : A Modest Muscovite 'Nutcracker' : The Christmas ballet season continues in Cerritos with an odd import from a minor Russian company. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
TELEVISION Sheehan Requests Release: KNBC-TV Channel 4... By Marisa Leonardi, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
THEATER REVIEW : This 'Home' Is All About Feelings By Jan Breslauer
CLUB REVIEW : Disco Fever Burning Hot at Superfly By Heidi Siegmund
MOVIE REVIEW : 'The Accompanist' an Assured Piece of Filmmaking By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Sophisticated Video Installations From Gary Hill : Once you're under the influence of his hypnotic, strangely addictive work, oppositions between intimacy and anonymity, logic and nonsense, no longer hold. By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Part Two of Documentary Series Set to Begin Jan. 11 at Melnitz
ART REVIEWS : Ed Moses' Work Draws the Line in Control-Freakism By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A Memorable Visit With Two Ballerinas By Lewis Segal
The Road to 'Heaven and Earth' : How Le Ly Hayslip's Personal War Inspired Oliver Stone By Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY
They All Agree: They Want Their Used CDs : Pop music: Shoppers reluctant to shell out big bucks on unknown bands prefer recycled compact discs because of the price. Most feel discs should cost $10 or less, as cassettes do. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : After Brenda, Whither Shannen? : Will '90210' Remain the Pinnacle of Doherty's Career? Not If She Reads This By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Director Mike Leigh, Life's Not Always Sweet : Movies: The British director's bleak 'Naked' would seem to be worlds away from his more optimistic efforts--but it just has a different agenda, he says. By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. BALLET REVIEW : A Modest Muscovite 'Nutcracker' : The Christmas ballet season continues at the Cerritos Center with an odd import from a minor Russian company. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Romance Propels Fullerton's Joyride : Integrity drives O.C. rockers; Standing Hawthorn masters the studio; Hollywood Fats' 'Rock This House' is reissued, and Tim Swenson and Candida howl dramatically. By Mike Boehm
The annual Christmas benefit shows at Linda's Doll Hut in... Compiled by Ken Williams
2 O.C. Cities Are Museum Site Semi-Finalists By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Czimber's Gadgets Lack His Electricity By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Good Place to Go for Some Cold Cash \o7 Associated Press\f7
Another Good Year for PC Bargains By Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer\f7
Paramount Recommends Merger With QVC : Entertainment: The studio board's advice to shareholders is non-binding. Viacom still has time to increase its offer. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United's Board Tentatively OKs Sale to Workers : Airlines: The $5.15-billion acquisition, financed partly by wage cuts, would give employees control of 53% of the carrier. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Engineering a Machine-Tool Industry Coup : Fadal Has Taken Back Its Market From the Japanese By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wal-Mart Plans to Pull Handguns From Its Stores By George White and Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Internet--This Year's Virtual Favorite for 'Man of the Year' By Michael Schrage
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
General Dynamics Sells Atlas Rocket Unit : Aerospace: Martin Marietta agrees to pay $209 million to broaden its line of commercial and military launch vehicles. By Chris Kraul and James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Merrill Lynch Settles Claim It 'Parked' Junk Bonds : Securities: SEC charged brokerage with helping disguise ownership of bonds for Florida insurance company. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delta Slashes Fares for Round-Trip Flights on Christmas Day From a Times Staff Writer
Dow Gains 17.04 in Wake of Surprisingly Strong Demand at Treasury Bond Auction From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Economy Up 2.9% in 3rd Quarter; Twice Rate in 1st Half From Associated Press
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Read Elsie's Lips: Borden Not in Merger Talks From Reuters
Exxon, Texaco Court Win Saves Them Billions in Taxes From Associated Press
Pentagon Lifts Teledyne Debarment : Defense: The firm's Hawthorne-based subsidiary pleaded guilty to improperly testing electronic components. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Satellite to Have Ballast, but Not Sand By Ralph Vartabedian
A Sound Investment : O.C.-Based SRS Technology, Sold by Hughes, Making a Big Noise By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aurora Electronics Forms New Repair Unit in Sacramento
Enhanced Imaging Agrees to Purchase : Acquisition: The Irvine firm will buy most of PPG Industries' biomedical systems division. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Architect Says Disney Work Was Done : Resort: In first comments since he left project, Kerry Hunnewell says completion of tasks made it time to move on. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Costa Mesa Mall Alternative Attracts Clothier, Music Store Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Mortgage Company Files for Bankruptcy : Courts: State agency was investigating allegations that Washington Trust Deed Service defrauded investors. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Bridgford Foods Corp.: The Anaheim producer of convenience...
Vans Inc.: The Orange shoe manufacturer reported a profit...
Consolidated Resort Enterprises Is Acquired by Minneapolis Firm
McGaw Inc. Signs $9-Million Contract With Hospital Chain : Health care: Agreement with Dallas-based EPIC comes a week after renewal of $129-million deal to supply VA hospitals. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaving Chi-Chi's: Joseph Micatrotto won't be around to...
SysteMed Scores: SysteMed Inc. of Laguna Hills said...
Consumer Marketer Is Named to Take Over PC Operations at IBM \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
PenUltimate Plans 650,000-Share Nasdaq Offering Monday
Reverse Split: Richey Electronics Inc. of Garden Grove...
Cash to I-Flow: I-Flow Corp. or Irvine said Monday it...
FOOD
Christmas in California : What's Snow Got to Do With It? By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas in California : Learning to Wassail By Sylvia Thompson
Ambrosia in Paradise By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Tamale of the Season By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THE KITCHEN : A Hominy Habit By Russ Parsons, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Holiday Crown
\o7 1990 Riverside Farm Zinfandel ($5.75)\f7 --This brand... By Dan Berger
The Christmas Crop By Michelle Huneven
NEWS
Research Pioneer Opens Local Office to Treat AIDS Patients By Anne Louise Bannon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting the Ax to Illegal Tree Cutting : Environment: Rangers clamp down on violators who sneak into the woods to nab pines for the holiday. But officials admit that catching thieves is difficult. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Gearing Up for World Cup Kickoff : Commerce: Officials are working on everything from a street festival to security measures for the estimated 800,000 visitors. The soccer championship is seen as an economic boon to the area. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Go to School to Solve Bus Problem : Transportation: Student ignorance and safety concerns top list of reasons why students do not use public transit. By Mike Carlson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Covina : School Trustee Resigns Post
Alhambra : Marguerita School a Winner
La Puente : Trash Hauler Gets Contract
A World Full of Christmas Images By Anne Louise Bannon
Walnut : 5-Day Schedule for Library
Pasadena : Parade Float Fire Safety
Claremont : Killer Had California Record
Arcadia : Multilingual Statement Fee
VOICES : Memories of Christmas Stuffed With Joy By Susan Carrier, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Carrier is a resident of San Gabriel\f7
Robin Smith Jurado of Eagle Rock has been appointed...
PREPS The Glendora boys' basketball team has shown all the... By Gary Klein
Officials Seek to Sell Struggling Hotel to Pay for More Police : Redevelopment: City plans to transfer ownership of facility from revitalization agency. It was originally intended to be centerpiece of economic revival. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Fight Plan to Build Mausoleums at Cemetery : Controversy: Neighbors say two-story structures will obstruct views and attract graffiti. Catholic archdiocese says it just wants to make the best use of burial lands. By Psyche Pascual, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Gift for Giving : Efforts by a Young Volunteer Help Save a Life By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast Area : 100 Preschool Openings in Head Start Program
Whittier : City OKs $600,000 Purchase of 76 Acres for a New Park
Long Beach : Accord Near on Police Officer for Jordan High
DANCE / CHRIS PASLES : Moscow Production Offers New Characters, New Spin on 'Nutcracker' By Chris Pasles
Where to Get Help Finding a Lost Pet
Huntington Park : Former Security Guard Charged in Warehouse Fire
Compton : Council Boosts Reward for
La Mirada : Ex-Teacher Gets 14 Years for Child Molestation
The Formula for a National Championship : Sports: Coach Brian Gimmillaro's three-step approach prepels Long Beach State to the title in women's volleyball. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Give Selectively When 'Charities' Ring Bell
Black Men's Prospects
Alcohol-Related Problems
Plutonium Exposure
Treatment for RSV
GATT Settlement and Hollywood
Holiday Season
Belief in Santa Claus
Redondo Bans Distribution of Blank City Stationery : Government: Restriction comes after Mayor Brad Parton's former campaign manager writes his own letter of reference bearing Parton's signature. The convicted child molester was trying to influence court before sentencing. By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The FBI has served a subpoena on the Metropolitan... By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Sentenced in Rape of 6 Pupils \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ted Allan, 83; Popular Studio Photographer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIRD'S PARADISE? Any gnatcatchers or cactus wrens flying... By Bert Eljera and Jerry Hicks and Vicky Clepper
CANNON FIRED: The Los Angeles City Hall career of Janis... By T. W. Mcgarry
SALES BOOM: This season of peace on Earth and goodwill... By Gary Gorman
Community Colleges Lose Enrollment By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ministry Gets Bossy Over Cow-Patty Bingo \o7 Associated Press\f7
FAA Orders 757 Turbulence Alert : Aviation: After crash of private jet in Santa Ana, air controllers are told to alert small planes to wake hazard posed by Boeing craft. Past incidents are cited. By Jeff Brazil and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jackson Denies Molestation, Tells of 'Horrifying' Search By Jim Newton and Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jackson Denies Molestation, Tells of 'Horrifying' Search By Jim Newton and Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Did Nothing Wrong, Clinton Says, but He Avoids Specifics : Presidency: Lawyer for trooper denies explicit offer of jobs for silence. Trooper later talks of job discussion. By John M. Broder and William C. Rempel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gospel on a Shoestring--Storefront Churches Get By : Religion: Money is always short, pews may be empty. But preachers show determination, often fired in adversity. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'95 Budget Pares Funds Requested by Pentagon : Spending: Plan cuts outlays for nine of 14 Cabinet departments and drops deficit to less than $200 billion. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Pays Record $4.3 Million to Settle Crash Suit By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africa Ends All-White Rule : Democracy: Parliament votes itself out of existence by adopting new constitution. De Klerk calls action giving equal rights to blacks 'not a funeral, but a birth.' By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Upbeat, Discounts Gains by Neo-Fascists By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Policy on Gays Issued; Lawsuit Vowed By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Dangers of Narrowing the Field : Thousands of plant and animal species have been lost in the drive to boost farm yields through technology. This threatens the world's delicate balance and limits our ability to develop nature's treasures. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enrollment in Community Colleges Drops By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Policy on Gays Issued; Lawsuit Vowed By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Convicted in Car Chase That Killed 6 By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Plans to Honor Manzanar Create Divided Camps : The National Park Service plans to make a memorial of the Inyo County compound where 10,000 Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II. But some locals would rather not remember. By Martin Forstenzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tower Warnings Ordered on 757s' Turbulence : Aviation: FAA order follows Santa Ana crash that killed five people. Agency says it has had indications since February of disturbance caused by the Boeing jets. By Mark Platte and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Drops Warning Requirement for Common Pesticide : Environment: Administration reverses policy days before it would go into effect. Critics say Wilson bowed to agricultural interests that are big donors. By Daniel M. Weintraub and Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Medical, Law Students Face UC Fee Hike By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Enrollment Drops : Education: The number of students attending statewide is down 9% in one year. This coincides with fee hikes that have more than doubled the cost of school. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Kill 2 Israeli Businessmen : Mideast: Militant Muslim group opposed to peace accord claims responsibility. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fidel Castro's Daughter Gets U.S. Asylum : Defection: Longtime critic of the Cuban dictator flees island. She is now in Atlanta. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EC Officials Break Off Talks on Bosnia : Balkans: Serbs, balking at compromise, are blamed for ending hopes for holiday peace accord. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Tells IRA That Peace Initiative Is Non-Negotiable By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once Steel-Reliant, Bethlehem Bouncing Back With Tourism By Rick Black, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bitterness, Nostalgia for Top Cops : FBI director and Treasury Dept.'s No. 1 lawman find harmony with European counterparts. But crime, racism remain a challenge. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flood Levels in W. Europe Highest in 60 Years \o7 From Reuters\f7
Mexican Mayor Steps Aside in Election Dispute \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
Russian Rightist Calls Off German Visit : Politics: Amid a wave of resistance, Zhirinovsky cancels 3-day trip and interview. But he meets with extremists in Austria. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Vows Land Deal File Cooperation By Paul Richter and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MIT Agrees to Settle Antitrust Suit, U.S. Says By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grants to Aid Homeless Are Announced : Budget: Over $400 million will go to 187 programs in 44 states, the White House said. California gets largest share, with $75 million. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Names N.Y. Lawyer Ickes as Deputy Chief of Staff \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Flight Curbs Weighed for Grand Canyon From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Death Camp Guard's Citizenship Revoked From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Kevorkian Judge to Stay on Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WYOMING : Cheney Rules Out Run for Senate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : 8 Malls Bar Santa After Death Threats From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Enforcement of Montana Abortion Law Ends \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ex-Gov. Collins' Husband Gets 5-Year Sentence \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Honk If You Love Geese: Efforts Feather the Nests of Two Species \o7 from a Times Staff Writer\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Police Begin Guns for Gifts Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Christmas Trees Offer Hope Amid Ashes in Laguna \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
THE OUTSIDERS : A Curator Assembles Wonderfully Odd and Touching Works by 64 Artists on the Fringes By Cathy Curtis, \o7 Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
LABORS OF LUFT : Judy Garland's \o7 Other\f7 Kid Isn't Wildly Famous, but the 'Doll' Keeps Busy By Jan Herman, \o7 Jan Herman covers theater for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Gary Stewart "I'm a Texan" \o7 HighTone\f7 Wondering where... By Randy Lewis
Handel's "Der Messias," as arranged by Mozart. Edith... By Chris Pasles
The B-Side Gives Off an Eclectic Jolt By Rose Apodaca, \o7 Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
Laguna Beach Offers a Fine Spot to Learn the Art of Gallery Hopping By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
MAKING HEARTS MERRY : In Any Season, Volunteer Work Can Be a Satisfying Family Affair By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Flocking Together to Count Birds at Christmastime By Rick Vanderknyff, \f7 and \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
KIDS ON FILM : 'Nutcracker' Is, Uh, Educational By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. \f7
Non-Talking Roles, When Well-Acted, Speak Loud and Clear By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
SPECIAL SCREENINGS : Nature Film Festival
Glide'er Inn Soars on Nostalgia By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
What's on the Holiday Menus By Anne Michaud, \o7 Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County\f7
All Wrapped Up in the Christmas Spirit By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
The Fans' Choices
Orange County Top 10
Banning Booster Unhappy With Losses
A Favorite Slice of Life Kneaded in Childhood By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
A Major Task for the Holidays: Tracking Down the Right Cards : The vast selection, makes the mind reel. The goal is to find something funny, complimentary and suitable. If only you could go back in time and not see what you saw. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGHTS : Multidimensional Multimedia Works Grace Art City II : The current group show 'Luminosus' is a good sampler of the gallery's aesthetic umbrella. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Enterprising Camarillo Pair Build Bridges to Writer Waller : A local columnist and photographer meet phenomenally successful novelist at a signing in Montecito. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shiloh Makes Tradition of Two-Stepping to New Year : The popular Ventura band leads a full lineup of groups providing the down-home music for holiday dancing. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCKTALK : Tao Jonz Has a Gift for Its Unique Kind of Music : Santa Barbara is Dancing to the Quirky Quartet's Wild Mix of Funk, Reggae and Rock. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bar Band : The Tijuana Hound Dogs Are a Crowd Pleaser--Week In, Week Out By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : S.B. Museum Display Shows Off Glitterati : Mineral specimens had been in storage while the natural history building underwent seismic upgrading work. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REWIND : Supernatural Thriller 'Black Rainbow' Enters Unknown : Unanswered questions propel Mike Hodges' 1991 film about fake clairvoyant. Cast, featuring Rosanna Arquette, is above par. By Janet Kinosian
REEL LIFE / FILMS & VIDEOS : Horror and Violence Top List of Rentals : Christmas classics take a back seat to the more popular 'Die Hard' and 'The Shining.' By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOP TALK : Attention Men: Give a Sign of Your Love : A little luxury--lingerie or jewelry--is in order this holiday season. Just make sure it's exchangeable. By Julie Sawyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Not for Women Only : Beauty Parlor Services Such as Hair Dye, Tints, Weaves, Mustache Tints, Manicures and Facials Offer Genteel Damage Control By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breaking Bread : Finding a Good Bakery Is a Bit More of a Challenge in Ventura County Than It Is in France, But It's Not an Impossible Quest By Laurence Hauben, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS / NEW YEAR'S EVE : The Night Is Young for These Revelers : A teen-age bash in Thousand Oaks and a children's slumber party in Oxnard are two safe ways to greet 1994. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Biological Survey Needs You--to Help Tally Birds : The Department of the Interior wants to make the Audubon Society's annual avian count part of the national study. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : For an Eye-Opener, Cruise Is Yule Treat, From Ship to Shore : Bundle up on board to view the festive displays on the harbor and waterfront homes. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Old-Fashioned Traditionalism Still in Style at Ojai's Gaslight : Quality Food and Caring Service May Be What Fuels Longevity of the German-Inspired Eating Establishment By Hilary Dole Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trendy Toward Status Giving Way to Wide Appeal : Year-round supplies, along with promotion and plentiful distribution, contribute to the success of the kiwi. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Silent, But Loving World By Beverly Beyette
Editors Are Making Their Lists, Checking Them Twice By Bob Sipchen
A Place to Go Where Questions Get Answers By Paul D. Colford
How to Be a Party-Perfect Guest : Follow a Few Simple Rules: \o7 Always \f7 RSVP, Be Charming--and Know When to Leave By Beth Sherman, NEWSDAY
Holiday Hassles: They're All in Your Mind : Lifestyle: Break the tradition that says you have to be everything to everyone. Fewer gifts and parties will ease the load. By S.J. Diamond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / HISTORY : A Post-Holocaust Search for Revenge : AN EYE FOR AN EYE: The Untold Story of Jewish Revenge Against Germans in 1945 \o7 by John Sack\f7 ; Basic Books, $23, 252 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Affair Raises $105,000 to Job-Train Homeless By Bea Maxwell
Debs, Beauty, Curtsies, Altruism By Mary Lou Loper
Oc High / Student News & Views
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : video game review : Yoshi's Safari : \o7 From Nintendo for SNES, $39.95 \f7 By William Schiffmann, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PAGES : A Calendar With Digital Imagery By K.K. Armstrong
At Miss Vera's, the Mirror Reveals a Changed Man By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power Outage : They are the season's hottest toy--even Santa can't get his hands on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This has led desperate parents to acts of bribery and threats of bodily harm. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Center in the Spirit By Laurie K. Schenden
Little Comfort or Joy : Homeless Families Face an Even Tougher Time During Holidays By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lady Luck Smiles on 'Guys and Dolls' By Kathryn Bold
Oc High / Student News & Views : My Bedroom
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : my turn : Student Exchanges Views in Japan By Jennifer Chien, \o7 Jennifer Chien, 16, is a junior at University High School in Irvine. \f7
Here Comes the Bride, All Alone : Celebration: For her 40th birthday, Linda Baker got seven bridesmaids and invited her family and 75 friends to witness her marriage--to herself. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Launched Over Damage to Petition Booklet : Investigation: Group seeking referendum on Civic Center redevelopment charges that Councilman Ken Genser interfered with gathering of signatures. He says tearing of document was an accident. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soil Experts Issue Warning to Hillside Homeowners : Environment: Panelists at flood-erosion workshop also offer advice to residents on landslide and mudflow mitigation. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beverly Hills : 5 Vie for 2 Council Seats
Santa Monica : Church Band to Perform
Fill Up Your Youngster's Free Time With Some Inexpensive Field Trips By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
Venice : Reward Posted in Slayings
Where to Get Help Finding a Lost Pet
AWARD WINNERS Westchester High quarterback Seka Edwards... By Sean Waters and Alan Ota
An Age-Old Battle of Surf and Turf : Preps: Four-team league was a success, but battle for waves marred all-star competition. By Duane Plank, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions... By Lee Harris
House Of Representatives
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The overturned big rigs, the freeway spills, the... By Steve Harvey
Higher Interest Rates? Oh, No : An edgy Fed could step all over any recovery
Making One Wave Too Many : Coastal Commission flexes muscles, misses point
CHARITY WATCH : You're No Millionaire?
First Things First, Mr. Adams
PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS : Putting Gender in Foreign Policy : American policy-makers can no longer ignore the issue of how women are treated in other countries. By Henry Bienen, \o7 Henry Bienen is dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. \f7
Mira Costa Students Share a Holiday Tradition With Homeless By Carol Chastang
State Decries County Care of Mentally Ill Woman : Health: The Mental Health Services staff neglected patient for hours, report says. Reforms are under way. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Begins on Appellate Courthouse : Redevelopment: Downtown project will give justices a permanent home, bring more property tax revenue to Ventura. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo OKs 3 New Park Sites : Recreation: At one of them, people in the neighborhood promise to chip in with trees, money and labor. By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prince Among Santas : This St. Nick of 16 Years Takes His Christmastime Role Seriously By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Nick of Time : Santa Role a Wish Come True for the Unemployed Father of Four By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE CASITAS : Agencies Plant 7,000 Pounds of Rainbow Trout for Anglers By Joanna M. Miller
VENTURA : Armed Robberies Double in December By Julie Fields
OXNARD : City Attorney's Decision Criticized By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Poli Street Closure Committee Formed By Peggy Y. Lee
THOUSAND OAKS : Woman Faces 19 Counts in Shooting Spree By Jeff Mcdonald
McPhail Selected Fair Board President By Peggy Y. Lee
Use of Gas Tax Fund Is Sent to Voters By Tina Daunt
THOUSAND OAKS : Blaze Causes $75,000 in Damage to Store By Scott Hadly
MOORPARK : Fiery Crash Kills Unidentified Driver By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Developer Donates 10.7 Acres to City By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS, MOORPARK : 15 Finish Emergency Medical Training By James Maiella Jr.
Shops to Shorten Hours Christmas Eve By Patrick Mccartney
Authorities Search for Writer of Obscene, Derogatory Letters : Crime: Sixty women from Ventura County and San Fernando Valley received notes. Police say they seem to have been sent at random. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Affirmative Action Hiring Drops : Simi Valley: The mayor blames the recession. Report also says the city trails in drawing white and Latino women. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Evacuated Over Explosives
Police to Do Away With Holiday Sobriety Checkpoints By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary : * Sally Raderman; Concert Violinist
Damage Control Makes the Perfect Gift : Stepping outside, we noticed a neon sign above another store. "Love For Sale," it said. "Wow," I said, "that Heidi Fleiss sure moves fast." By Scott Harris
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : NAACP Leader From Pacoima to Be Honored By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Snapshot of Christmas Cheer--St. Nick and the Howling Baby By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Benjamin Crouch; Church Founder
Valley Obituaries
A Touch of Home : Religion: A growing number of Catholic parishes are offering pre-Christmas evening Masses to appeal to Filipino American worshipers. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killing of Brother Denied : Courts: Eric Lamont Gunn, 22, pleads not guilty to charges that he fatally shot his half sibling, Rayshaun Love, 17. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SYLMAR : Police Lauded for Giveaway to Needy By Kay Hwangbo
PACOIMA : Whiteman Airport Renovation Planned By Scott Glover
BURBANK : 'Doll' House Wins Holiday Competition By Ed Bond
PANORAMA CITY : Ex-Convict Plays Santa to Blythe Street Residents By Jeff Schnaufer
BURBANK : Survey Queries Public About Accident Suits By Ed Bond
RESEDA : Petting Zoo Defies City, Remains Open By Jill Leovy
Santa's Early in Pacoima, Canoga Park By Susan Byrnes
WOODLAND HILLS : Panel to Review Trapping of Coyotes By Kurt Pitzer
Pacoima Man Given 8 Years in Carjacking By Thom Mrozek
CALABASAS : Mureau Road Repair Project to Begin By Scott Glover
Court Hears New Details in Series of Pacoima Rapes By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision on Community Boundary Lines Is Delayed : Maps: Residents and merchants tell Public Works Committee they were left out of plan to set perimeters. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council OKs Trade for 50 Acres of Porter Ranch Parkland : Growth: L.A. will swap five parcels it owns, valued at $4 million, for two held by the builder. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispatcher Sues San Fernando Police : Court: ACLU action contends officers sexually harassed Kimberly Gonzalez with semi-nude photographs of a woman who resembles her. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Filching Trees in Forest Is Taboo : Crime: Stepped-up ranger patrols aim to reduce seasonal cutting of pines in Angeles National Forest. Cold weather, stiff fines are other deterrents. By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Valencia Man Faces Charges Over Unregistered Machine Guns : Courts: The three weapons were among a cache of arms and explosives found at Joseph Yohanna's home. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LANCASTER : Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying at Pay Party
No Murder Charge in Mall Shooting : Crime: D.A. says evidence points to self-defense in Galleria slaying. Two Canadians being held by U.S. immigration authorities pending deportation could face lesser charges. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cardboard Castle : Skid Row Artist Lives in Makeshift Home of Boxes That Features Refinements Seldom Found on the Street By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Schindler,' 'Piano' Head Globe List : Entertainment: Both films are nominated for awards in six categories by the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and Holly Hunter also receive multiple nominations. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted in Rapes of 12 Women : Crime: Jose Romeo Fuentes is described as one of the worst serial rapists in the city's history. Convicted on 41 of 53 counts, he faces life in prison. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALTADENA : Transient Who Accidentally Set Wildfire Gets Probation
VENICE : $25,000 Reward Posted in Gang-Related Slayings
SANTA MONICA : Council Ends Long Search, Names New City Attorney
LOS ANGELES : 'Blue Flu' Foe Elected President of Police Union
VAN NUYS : Erik Menendez Jurors Asks to Have Transcripts Read
REDONDO BEACH : No Murder Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting at Mall
November Restaurant Closures
Death Penalty Rejected for Arsonists Who Killed 5 People : Courts: Jury recommends life terms without parole for 1991 fire at Jordan Downs housing project. Two panelists say they don't believe men intended to kill anyone. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Has, Like, the Last Word on Zappa's Legacy By Scott Harris
Legislator's Wife Is 3rd Riordan Aide to Resign : City Hall: Janis Berman, head of governmental relations, resigns amid reports of clashes with chief of staff. Two deputy mayors have stepped down in recent weeks. By James Rainey and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Christmas Tree Fueled Blaze That Injured 5 By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Ordered on Count of Illegal Eating
Christmas Trees Signify Hope for 2 Laguna Fire Victims By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wetlands Report Renews Debate Over Its Future : Development: Koll Group will restore most of Bolsa Chica for OK to build on rest. Most environmentalists want it left alone. County seeks compromise. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Invade Home, Rob Family of Cash, Jewelry : Crime: Occupants of Costa Mesa residence are beaten and tied up by masked gunmen. It is the second time in four years that the victims are robbed at gunpoint in their house. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiking Historian Tells Tales of Trails : Peak Experiences Make Writer John Robinson a Leading Expert on Southland's Mountains By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medi-Cal to Test 'Credit Cards' Here : Health care: Most county recipients will get them in pilot program designed to thwart fraud and speed payment. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Council Rejects Claims in Fatal Crash By Willson Cummer
Countywide : Festival to Feature Music, Santa, Gifts By Geoff Boucher
COSTA MESA : Firefighters Raise Funds for Burn Assn. By Willson Cummer
COSTA MESA : Motel Dwellers Get $28,000 to Relocate By Willson Cummer
DANA POINT : Dana Hills Student Wins Science Award By Anna Cekola
Countywide : OCTA to Add Trains to L.A. in March By Bill Billiter
LAGUNA HILLS : Applicants Sought for 2 City Panels By Richard Core
CYPRESS : Center Seeks to Draw More Senior Citizens By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON : Accordion Ensemble to Defend Its Title By Mimi Ko
SANTA ANA : Drive-By Shooting Victim, 15, Dies By Greg Hernandez
TUSTIN : Incumbents, 2 Others Enter Council Race By Bert Eljera
GARDEN GROVE : Chung Is Selected Mayor Pro Tem By Robert Barker
SANTA ANA : District Planning 'Space Saver' School By Jon Nalick
ANAHEIM : Council Studies Ways to Fund More Police By Terry Spencer
Bergeson Criticizes Coastal Panel's Warning on Curfews : Politics: State senator calls it 'a threat to local democracy' and says she will draft legislation clarifying cities and counties' rights to impose beach restrictions. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Ordered to Face Trial on Gold-Scam Charges By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Calls for Compromise Plan in UCI Land Sale Dispute By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Stars Are Out in OT to Knock Off Ducks By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustration Ends for Clippers, 109-92 : Pro basketball: Harper apologizes for comments, then leads L.A. over Bullets. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabbie Earns Checkered Flag as Wallace Fan By Shav Glick
Stars Finally Solve Ducks' Mystique : NHL: After three losses, Dallas wins, 3-2, on Evason's overtime goal. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Leaves Raiders Hanging : Pro football: Receiver/punt returner is unsure whether he wants to stay and says he needs to talk with Davis. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suited to a Tee : There Are Ways to Beat the Crowds on Southern California Golf Courses By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Dying at the Finish : Horses, Including Ex-Thoroughbred Racers, Are Being Slaughtered for Big Profit; Some Travel Long Hours in Grueling Conditions By Jody Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Is in a Groove on the Tube By Jim Murray
Jeff Lukas' Condition Still Critical By Bill Christine
Sanders Signs for $17.2 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Salary Deadline Has Them Wondering By Steve Springer
Alm's Cry for Help : Football Player Made Frantic Call to 911 Before Fatally Shooting Himself From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Conlan Should Be Ready to Play Sunday By Mike Reilley
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : NFL Threatens to Suspend 40 Redskins \o7 Baltimore Sun\f7
Pro Football / Daily Report : Around The Nfl \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : Bruin Tailback Davis Craves Spotlight By Jim Hodges
THE NFL / BOB OATES : 49ers Are the Exception to Scoring Rule By Bob Oates
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : FREEDOM BOWL : Utah's Bowl Fortunes Got a Big Kick By Earl Gustkey
RAM NOTEBOOK : Carter, Lester Blazing a Wide Trail for Bettis By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Years as League Doormats, SCC Women Ready to Step Up By Martin Beck
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : A Few Ways to Beat the Holiday Crunch By Chris Dufresne
ORANGE COUNTY HOLIDAY WRESTLING TOURNAMENT : McWalters Beats Expectations With a Pin By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Title Is Latest Triumph : Prep basketball: Inglewood continues to make winning look easy in crushing Cleveland, 97-60. The Sentinels are 9-1. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burns Yet to Make Mark on UCLA Basketball Team By Dana Haddad
North Hollywood Gets Early Break After Quiet Loss : High school basketball: Huskies, spent from previous day's futile rally, fail to muster another late charge and fall out of tournament, 71-49. By Scott Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paculba Target of Banning Boosters By Rob Fernas
Newbury Park Rallies Without Its Top Scorer By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jessie, Ramirez Give Ventura 1-2 Punch : Men's basketball: Pirates defeat Long Beach City, 71-68, behind their two sophomores. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Ventura's Hardy Adds a Final Touch
BOYS' BASKETBALL : Mater Dei Crushes El Modena in Cotton's Debut
Peninsula Girls Lose to Clovis West By Peter Barzilai, Times Staff Writer
Heated Question Sparks Cassidy's Fiery Answer
GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Villa Park to Play for Title After Defeating Buena Park
PREP SOCCER : Esperanza's Close Shave Ends With Title at Brea By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley's Fitzgerald Signs to Play Football for Pitt By John Ortega
Pepperdine Rides Zone in Blowout By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks Tie Mark With 20th Loss in Row From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Vaughn's Shot Lifts No. 6 Kansas Over Indiana From Associated Press
Free Throws Give Long Beach Win in 3 Overtimes \o7 Associated Press\f7
NHL ROUNDUP : Richter's Streak Ends at 20 as Panthers Defeat Rangers From Associated Press
Crespi High tailback Shaun Williams said he plans to sign... By Jeff Fletcher
Cross-Country By John Ortega
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pantazis Leads Irvine Valley's Onslaught
Can We Tee Of Now? : There Are Ways to Beat the Crowds on Southern California Golf Courses By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame's Golden Era? Branning Could Tell You : Ex-Marina Guard Led Irish Giant Killers of the '70s By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominguez Hills' Cano Is Front-Runner for UC Irvine Job : Colleges: The men's and women's soccer coach would become the third member of Toro athletic department to leave for Irvine since 1992. By Peter Barzilai, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castaneda Named Division 3-A Player of Year : Prep football: Senior gained nearly 1,700 all-purpose yards in leading San Pedro to City title. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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