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What happened on December 10, 1994
NEWS
Rosey Grier Testifies in Simpson Case ANDREA FORD and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shark Kills Skin Diver Off San Miguel Island : Death: Coast Guard officials believe a great white attacked James Robinson, who died of massive trauma. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Fires Surgeon General Over New Flap PAUL RICHTER and MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shark Kills Santa Barbara Skin Diver STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Fire Blamed on Short Circuit, Flammable Curtains RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dolphin Kills Swimmer Who Tried to Catch Ride Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Borrowed Billions More as Interest Rates Rose : Finance: As ex-treasurer pursued ill-fated strategy, portfolio's debt rose. Questions on securities raised. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Convicts Shue of Kidnap in 15 Minutes LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Groups Assail Prop. 187 Boycott : Protest: Leaders criticize action against Disney and RJR Nabisco announced the day before. They urge citizenship drives instead. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices to Rule on Legality of Racial Gerrymandering : Judiciary: White voters, especially in the South, are challenging black-majority districts. Case will have profound implications for civil rights and politics. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Collateral Sales Reveal Murkiness of Bankruptcy Law : Finance: Chapter 9, largely untested until now, is supposed to preserve the status quo. But a 1984 amendment exempts 'reverse repos,' which Orange County fund used, in corporate cases. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
What's Left of the Fund? TOM PETRUNO
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Journalist Resigns in KGB Spy Uproar From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EPA Will Ease Rules for States on Tougher Car Emission Tests From Associated Press
$84 Million Pledged to Pay Haiti Loans; New Aid Now Likely JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appellate Justices Consider Release on Bail for Nesler Associated Press
Syria to Resume Israeli Contacts After Long Break Associated Press
Riverside Mother Held After 2-Year-Old Is Found Slain From a Times Staff Writer
Bill Seeks 2-Cent Cigarette Tax for Prostate Cancer Research Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Orange County In Bankruptcy
City of L.A. Will Proceed With Legal Challenge to Prop. 187 JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican Lawsuit Over Legislative Counsel's Budget Dismissed From Associated Press
Onassis Apt. 4 Sale; $9 Mil Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Department Heads Can Only Worry and Wait : Budget: Agencies already hard-pressed for money say future depends on how crisis is resolved. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Perspective : PEACE PRIZE : On Nobel Day, Reality Falls Short of Noble Hopes : Arafat, Shamir and Peres are honored for their efforts toward Mideast peace even as analysts say a miracle would be needed to push the process forward. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Authorizes Force Against Restive Chechens as War Looms From Associated Press
Roof Collapse Injures 11 at Missouri Nursing Home Reuters
Cuban Radio News Anchor Asks for Asylum in Miami Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : VATICAN : Women's Priority Is Family, Pope Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Key Weapons Program Faces Defense Dept. Ax : Military: Pentagon halts building of high-tech missile. 6 other projects are targeted in plan to save $7.7 billion. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Milosevic Signature Seen in Serbs' Gains : Balkans: Belgrade mastermind 'reconciles' with rebels as dream of Greater Serbia is on the verge of coming true. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. May Stay in Bosnia, Envoy Says : Troops: Akashi, citing humanitarian efforts, says peacekeeper withdrawal is only one option. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Security Is Target of Plan to Control Deficit ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stalled Assembly Recesses With No Solution in Sight : Politics: Legislators won't reconvene until Jan. 4, but dueling leaders will meet next week in bid to end stalemate. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget-Cutting Becomes a Blood Sport : Government: Both parties are out to drastically slash federal spending and taxes. Democrats now tout once-unthinkable plans. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Brokerage Urged More Authority for County Treasurers : Bankruptcy: Legislature, backed by Orange County lawmakers and Merrill Lynch, steadily gave local officials added leeway to put tax money into complex investments. DAN MORAIN and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Appellate Panel Considers Release on Bail for Nesler, Killer of Alleged Molester Associated Press
FAA Bans ATR Flights in Icy Conditions : Safety: Order comes six weeks after fatal crash in Midwest. Manufacturer provides new information about possible hazards in bad weather. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Voices
Indian Tribe Scales Back Casino Plans : Gambling: Agua Caliente officials will open smaller card club at Spa Hotel, possibly as early as April. They still plan a free-standing facility with Caesars World. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : A School's Trial by Fire and Finance : Education: Laguna Beach campus was going to be rebuilt after heavy damage in last fall's blaze. Now, that's on hold. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Links Free Trade, Jobs at Summit : Speech: President also lauds his own domestic economic policies. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Civil Rights Complaint Targets State's Toxic Dumps : Law: In unique filing, groups say operating three waste sites near poor Latino communities is discrimination. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Freshmen Getting Key House Committee Posts : Congress: Conservative newcomers are receiving nearly two-thirds of 31 plum vacancies, in a blow to seniority system. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head of Ford Foundation to Step Down : Philanthropy: Franklin Thomas is departing after 17 years at the helm of nation's largest nonprofit charitable organization. He instituted major programs. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archdiocese Criticized in Sex Abuse Case : Clergy: Police say church has withheld names of former Long Beach priest's possible victims. Church officials say they are trying to protect confidentiality. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Warnings Going Back to 1982 Went Unheeded TRACY WEBER and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Kill Driver Who Tried to Hit Bicycle Officers LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Opponents of Toll Road See a Silver Lining in Fiscal Fiasco : Construction: Bond fallout could block building of highway through Laguna Canyon and doom proposal for a new airport in El Toro. But officials say there will be no slowing down of projects. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Agents Subpoena Documents From 2 Wall Street Firms : Investigation: Officials at Merrill Lynch and Rauscher Pierce Refsnes deny any wrongdoing. ERIC LICHTBLAU and SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : School Employees Get Checks, But Officials Worry About Future Payrolls : Education: Uncertainty reigns as district and city administrators try to assess impacts of the crisis on operations, projects. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summit Nations Boast of Agreement, but Frictions Tear at Happy Facade : Americas: Disagreements between U.S. and its Latin neighbors threaten to water down conclave's final declarations. WILLIAM R. LONG and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
British, IRA Wing Hold First-Ever Formal Talks : Peace: The sides are separated by their demands, but the meeting is amicable between government, Sinn Fein. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Guilty of Not Reporting Daughter's Rape : Courts: Girl, 7, was attacked by woman's AIDS-infected groom on their wedding day. From Associated Press
Bus Crash Kills 6 Tourists Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : PANAMA : All but 40 Cubans Returned to Camps From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Fighting to Reclaim Blighted Buildings : As the number of abandoned structures rises, L.A. prepares to widen its war to roust squatters and gangs and track down errant owners. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosion of Pressurized Oxygen Chamber at Clinic Injures 5 From a Times Staff Writer
FAA Deletes Parts of USAir Crash Tape From Associated Press
Two Seeking Money to Shop Admit to Killing From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : For O.C. Bondholder, Legal Action is Mainly a Matter of Principle : Courts: Retiree says he doesn't really need the money, but he's still mad enough to sue. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salami Linked to at Least 18 Illnesses : Health: E. coli bacteria was found in the meat, prompting a recall. Other manufacturers will study similar products. From Associated Press
18 at New Jersey Police Dept. Share Jackpot Associated Press
Cargo Ship Sinks in Atlantic; 3 Missing Associated Press
Defendant in Long Island Train Massacre to Represent Self at Trial from Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Warnings as Early as 1982 Unheeded, Audits Show TRACY WEBER and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : $11.4 Billion in Collateral Sold by Brokerages MARK PLATTEBYTOM PETRUNO and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
A Real Wing-Ding for Bloomington : High school football: Record-setting school ends perfect season with 48-32 victory over La Mirada for Division VIII title. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SECTION 3-A : Bell Wins Its First Title, 25-3 MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL / IN-N-OUT BURGER / CONVERSE CLASSIC : Trabuco Hills Defeats Santa Ana Valley DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football / Roundup ROB LEHOCKY
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FINALS : Another Ring for Sylmar's Price Club? : City 4-A Division: Spartan running back can match brother's title today against Crenshaw. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Valley Holds On, Beats Golden West
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Washington Chops Down Westlake for Title STEVE GALLUZZO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Injury Gives Agnew Chance With Patriots TERRY PRICE, HARTFORD COURANT
NBA ROUNDUP : Blaylock Breaks Lock, and Hawks Beat Knicks From Associated Press
Long Beach State Rallies, Beats Hawaii in Five Games JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feldman's Aggressiveness Serves Her Well in City Final : Girls' tennis: Taft senior finishes career 48-2 after winning singles title in straight sets. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giordani Uses Changeup to Pass Servite Defense MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Gets Unexpected Lift Could practice be overrated? MIKE HISERMAN
Baseball Players' Proposal Not Expected to Have Much Impact ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Goes for Another Title Against Crenshaw in City 4-A PAIGE LEECH
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Buccaneers Present a Special Problem MIKE REILLEY
Cardmania Heads Elite Field in Underwood Associated Press
Jets Plan to Focus on Krieg, Sanders JEFF WILLIAMS, NEWSDAY
No Long Layoff for De La Hoya : Boxing: Less than a month after his last fight, he will take on Avila at the Grand Olympic today. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers' Spin Moves Are Not Appreciated
Fans Not Clamoring for Rams to Stay
Blake Reaches New Heights as Bengal Quarterback DON AMORE, HARTFORD COURANT
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea Beats Esperanza, Advances to Final
Balboa, Kirovski Pace U.S. Soccer Victory Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / DIVISION II FINAL : Hart Goes Down in a Rout, 36-15 DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Playoff Chances on the Line Today Associated Press
Don't Worry, Nittany Lions Won't Wear Blue Suede Shoes MAL FLORENCE
Nicklaus and Palmer Are a Winning Team : Golf: Legends score first-round victory and have a good time doing it. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skieresz, Hernandez Voted Best Ventura County Runners JOHN ORTEGA
Role Reversal: Clippers Crush Hapless Lakers : Pro basketball: They make it two in a row by taking 28-point halftime lead in 109-84 victory. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Rolls Over Houston, 87-72 From Associated Press
A Few Small Changes Would Help Raiders
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Angelos-Buccaneers Talks Progressing Baltimore Sun
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : San Francisco State Defeats Southern California College
ROUNDUP : Alemany Girls Stay Unbeaten DAVE DESMOND
Arce to Make Dash for National Splash : Cross-country: Palmdale senior peaking perfectly for Foot Locker championships. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Buccaneers Present a Special Problem MIKE REILLEY
Heisman Longshot No More : College football: Colorado's Salaam started the season as the second, maybe third, candidate on his team. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS NCAA VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS : Planning Makes Perfect for Orange Lutheran : Division X: Running back Holloway says team envisioned this march toward a Section title before the season began. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agassi Loses Cool, Then Match From Staff and Wire Reports
Go for Dunce Caps, Forget Salary Cap
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS NCAA VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS : He Can't Recall Some Games, but He'll Never Forget One : Division I: Mater Dei's Bodnar is haunted--and driven--by humiliation at hands of Rialto Eisenhower in last year's championship game. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Swats Young Reseda : Girls' soccer: Powerful Chancellors win, 8-0, over first-year team that includes 21 freshmen. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Chavez Begins His Going-Away Party CHRIS DUFRESNE
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / WOODBRIDGE TOURNAMENT : Pearson, Stovall Lead Woodbridge to Rout of Fountain Valley in Championship Game MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracks Make an Offer Jockeys Might Accept BILL CHRISTINE
Late Score Caps Sailor Comeback : Division V football: Touchdown pass with less than three minutes left in the game gives Newport Harbor a 20-15 victory over Servite. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Morales' Goal Gives Esperanza Overtime Soccer Victory Over Grant
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / DIVISION V FINAL : Newport Harbor Rallies to First Title MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Mandella Hopes Dare And Go Will Win Him Second Turf Cup BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massachusetts Grades Controversy Is Becoming a Study in Motivation DON MARKUS, BALTIMORE SUN
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Canisius Stuns No. 13 Cincinnati From Associated Press
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Sweeps Into Semifinals SCOTT STOLZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roundup : Girls' Basketball
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Vikings' Success Should Force NFL's Hand on Blacks BILL PLASCHKE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / DIVISION IV FINAL : Canyon Springs Rolls Over Norco, 48-0 MARK STRODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Wins Second Game in a Row : Basketball: Martin comes off the bench to key 73-68 victory over San Diego State. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canseco Can Hit the Wall : Baseball: Red Sox acquire slugger from Rangers for Otis Nixon and minor leaguer. From Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Balanced Scoring Is Key to Katella's Championship
Lewis Has No Small Hand in Antelope Win : High school football: Little guy makes big plays in several roles as Hart goes down, 36-15. KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snow to Undergo Shoulder Surgery : Baseball: Angel first baseman will miss the opening of spring training. Plans to include him in trade are on hold. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelopes Take It to and From Hart : Division II final: Five Indian turnovers pave way for Antelope Valley's 36-15 victory. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / ROUNDUP : Alta Loma Contains Chaffey in 24-0 Victory WILL ETHERIDGE
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS NCAA VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS : Division I Championship : Mater Dei vs. La Puente Bishop Amat
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS NCAA VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS : Division X : Orange Lutheran vs. Van Nuys Montclair Prep
Canchola Disrupts Pecking Order : Cross-country: Dramatic improvement of Nordhoff freshman has stunned experts. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardinal Has Too Much Firepower for Trojans VICTOR CHI
By Any Yardstick, Farrars Measure Up : High school football: Coach's scrappy sons have propelled Nordhoff's drive to championship game. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / DIVISION III FINAL : Stubborn Notre Dame Defeats Ayala VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : All That Practice Must Have Paid Off LONNIE WHITE
Bruins Fall Short in Semifinal, 4-1 : Soccer: Indiana rolls to victory over UCLA, will face Virginia for championship. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FINALS : Birmingham Powell-Less to Stop Bell : City 3-A Division: Neck injury sidelines four-year starter and Braves fall, 25-3, in Epstein's last game. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / DIVISION I FINAL : Big Day Arrives for Bishop Amat, Mater Dei ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS : Dorsey's Segura Denied in Repeat Bid GREG SANDOVAL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FINALS : Notre Dame Passes Way Into History : Southern Section Division III: Bowne leads Knights over Ayala, 27-20, for school's first title. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Quarterback Arellanes Says He'll Play for Fresno State FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
This Is Definitely Match Made in Heaven
OK, It Took 17 Games, but Clippers Discover You Can't Lose 'Em All
Flores Never Gave Thought to Retiring
Coaching Choices Come Under Scrutiny
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Arrest in Slaying Follows Grisly Discovery : Crime: Man is jailed on suspicion of killing Huntington woman, 47, after car crash. Body was found in car parked outside Irvine hospital. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Father of 3 Slain Outside His Home JEANNETTE REGALADO
Police Retirees Set Huntington Beach Record : Personnel: Seven officers join about 50 other workers who become pensioners this month. City hirings have been frozen. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sirhan Sirhan Parole Hearing
'Driving this (school bus) is harder than driving a semi. It was quite an odyssey.' : Bringing a Bit of the Idaho Woods to L.A., the Hard Way CAROL CHASTANG
Council Calls Study of Contracts Inadequate : Hiring: Lawmakers reject report that was 3 1/2 years in the making. The move further clouds future of affirmative action efforts. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Pulled No Punches
Church Hopes Plan for Cemetery Ends Homeowner Feud NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Behind Jolly Ol' St. Nick, There Is a Tale of Love ANDREW M. GREELEY, RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
Orange County Almanac
Gallegly Criticizes Clinton Bosnia Offer MARC LACEY
Mountains Agency Wins Right to Seize Soka University Land : Environment: College vows to appeal judge's ruling. Price the conservancy must pay for the Calabasas property will be determined by a jury. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : 3-Year Sentence for Woman in Shooting BARBARA MURPHY
Laguna Niguel Residents Urge City to Use Different Animal Shelter : Hearing: Group claims county pound ignores pets. They want shift to new Mission Viejo facility. LYNN FRANEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Children, 5 and 12, Safe After Car Theft YVETTE CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Trustees Vote to Chip In DARE Funds RUSS LOAR
THOUSAND OAKS : Vote Is Delayed on Environment Report MATTHEW MOSK
REDONDO BEACH : Briton With Alzheimer's Disease Reported Missing
Police Kill Driver Who Tried to Run Over Bicycle Officers LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Carolers Will Ask for Food for Needy DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Embattled Landfill Manager Ousted : Sanitation: Air-quality violations at Lopez Canyon dump in Lake View Terrace lead to staff shake-up. Assemblyman and councilman call for its closure. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 3 Juveniles Held in Drug Case JULIE FIELDS
SIMI VALLEY : Holiday Festivities Set at Reagan Library GREG RIPPEE
HUNTINGTON BEACH : U.S., 2 Ports Weigh Wetlands Restoration DAVID HALDANE
Countywide : Youth Summit Puts Environment First ALAN EYERLY
GOP Approach to Welfare Reform
Achievements and Sins
SYLMAR : Deal to Protect Oak Woodland Reached TIM MAY
Homeless Get Chance to Come In From Cold TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Cinema-TV Dean to Head USC's Annenberg Center
CANOGA PARK : Video Distributor Ordered to Give $10,000 to Shelter
Seasonal Cheer Spread by 'USA: Muslim's Day' : Celebrations: Coming Dec. 16, the holiday is not based on religion or culture. An Islamic group created it to offer an alternative observance. From Religion News Service
LOS ANGELES : Woman Prevented From Jumping Off Overpass
Eastern Orthodox Branches Pledge to Work Toward Unity : Denominations: Together, they represent 6 million Orthodox Christians. United church intends to speak with one voice on matters of social and theological importance. From Religion News Service
Property Tax Revenues Expected to Stay Level : Government: As payment deadline looms, officials predict collections to be about same as last year's, despite real estate rebound. GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Man Sentenced for Leading Fatal Chase RENE LYNCH
VAN NUYS : Man, 69, Convicted in Molestation of 3 Girls
Obituaries
Obituaries
FOOTHILL RANCH : Huge Inflatable Santa Vanishes From Roof KEN ELLINGWOOD
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Conservancy Opens Its Scenery to Guests
Sex Tape Distributor Fined $10,000 LESLIE BERGER
Neptune Claus : 'Hometown Holidays' Is Theme for Glittering Flotilla of Yachts MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Post Offices Plan Extra Hours Sunday PAUL ELIAS
Sunday Postal Hours to Ease Holiday Rush JEFF SCHNAUFER
Too Cozy a Relationship? : Wall Street and Orange County: The love affair that soured
3 Teen-Agers Suspected of Robbing Classmates : Crime: Canyon High students are in custody after alleged victims report being bullied into turning over money and candy. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION VIEJO : City Budget Is Safe for Now, Official Tells Council FRANK MESSINA
VENTURA : Bid to Allow Outdoor Vendors Advances CONSTANCE SOMMER
A Closer Look at Islam in the West : Muslims: Survey finds fewer adherents than previously estimated, but confirms that the religion may be among fastest growing in U.S. and Canada. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Shell Western Settles Oil Spills Lawsuit PAUL ELIAS
Barking Up Wrong Tree : U.S. Rangers Try to Catch Those Who Cut Christmas Conifer in Forest BORIS YARO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Songwriter Sought After Slaying in Woodland Hills NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Faulted for Few Minority Bosses KAY SAILLANT
CANOGA PARK : Applications for Scholarship Available MAKI BECKER
SOUTH COUNTY : Two Cities Offering Flu Shot Clinics FRANK MESSINA
5 Hurt at Clinic as Pressurized Chamber Blows KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Quake-Hit Sanctuary Reopens for Services JOHN DART
Oxnard May End Planning Commission : Construction: Officials are urging City Council to replace the panel with a hearing officer to speed the permit process. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Telephone Books Given New Lives TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILLMORE : State Revokes License of Used-Car Dealer JULIE FIELDS
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : 120 Firefighters Try to Control Grassland Blaze MATTHEW MOSK
Assistance for Street Youths
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Losing Council Candidate Faces Complaint Party Was Too Loud DEBRA CANO
Archdiocese Criticized Over Sexual Abuse Case : Clergy: Police say church has withheld names of former Long Beach priest's possible victims. Church says it is trying to protect confidentiality. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : Golden West Students Protest Expulsions MIMI KO
Again, the Scooper Comes On Strong : Despite high winds, the water-dumping planes perform well in Malibu brush fire
3.6 Quake Felt in Ojai Valley JULIE FIELDS
GLENDALE : One-Stop Center to Open for Homeless STEVE RYFLE
BURBANK : Vintage Plane Recalls German Bomber Days BORIS YARO
PACOIMA : Not a Shelter but a Home for the Homeless TIM MAY
VAN NUYS : Aggressive Bobby Sherman Fan Freed NICHOLAS RICCARDI
SANTA ANA : Trim a Tree for Peace in the Park LEE ROMNEY
Ruling on Eavesdrop Frees Theft Suspect BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Guide
Agency Gives Groups Vision of Hope : Philanthropy: Christian relief organization will donate building materials to help 13 Valley churches and charities make quake repairs or expand. ERROL A. COCKFIELD JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Play Reflects Painful Era : WW II Veteran Finds Poignancy in Story About Christmas in Detention Camps CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heartfelt Gratitude : Parents Recognize Sacrifice by Others Let Their Son Thrive DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Rae Yoshida; Antelope Valley College Official DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Man, 69, Convicted of Child Molestation ANN O'NEILL
LOS ANGELES : $1 Million Awarded Heirs of Two of the Three Stooges
Chain Acquiring Westlake Hospital : Medicine: Company already owns largest facility in Thousand Oaks. Some warn of a monopoly. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hope and the Hopeful : Comedian Wows His Public at Autograph Session JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jackson Family Sued by Apparel Maker ANN O'NEILL
SANTA ANA : Hearing Begins for Uncle Charged in Abuse of Boy RENE LYNCH
Pilot Hikes 9 Days Over Sierra After Crash : Survival: Long Beach man, ragged and bruised but otherwise OK, walks into a cafe in Inyo County. Searchers are led back to the plane, where two passengers are found dead. RICHARD SIMON and MARTIN FORSTENZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nuns Plan 2 Housing Projects for Poor, Elderly : Oxnard: Mercy Charities hopes to alleviate shortage of low-cost units. It is asking the city to donate up to $2 million. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : $1.8 Million Awarded Victim of Assault ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
6 Groups Oppose Boycott Against Disney, Nabisco DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Cost of Stilts : Quake Victims Seek Waiver of FEMA Rule on Extra Height for Houses SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : DWP Warns of Con Artists Posing as Utility Workers
Fountain Valley : Traffic Restricted in Holiday Display Area DEBRA CANO
CYPRESS : Applicants Accepted for College Child Care BILL BILLITER
County Bankruptcy
School Reform
HOME & GARDEN
REPAIRS : Shutting the Door Hinges on Easy Solutions From Associated Press
ACCENTS : Plates Preserve Flavor of Season BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARPET : How to Keep Your Best Underfoot From Associated Press
DECORATING : Go for the Green (Tree) at Christmas From Associated Press
Branching Out : Throw the Lights on If You Must, but the Ambitious Tree Trimmer Takes the Time to Get Them on Just So. SHARON COHOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Faulty Dryer Can Cause Damp Wall JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PESTS : Silver Paint Discourages Aphids JAMES E. WALTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATERIALS : Engineered Lumber: Greater Than Its Parts From Associated Press
Inside & Out : At Your Service CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONSTRUCTION : Filling in Gaps on Varieties of Home Insulation From Associated Press
It's a Wonderful Light : Take a Tour to Find Houses, Yards That Glow in a Fine Show of Christmas Spirit LYNN O'DELL and JOHN O'DELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Chagall's Birthplace Finally Returns His Affection. : Art: His hometown of Vitebsk in Belarus has a museum in his honor, but no original works. LEE HOCKSTADER, THE WASHINGTON POST
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Sonic Combustion Eludes Jesus Lizard LORRAINE ALI
Pop Album Chart : Kenny G Facing a 'Vitalogy' Jam DENNIS HUNT
Boriskin Recital Postponed Till March
A New Regime in Power, New Fodder for Comedy CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : 'Sculptors' Looks Good on Paper : Show of Prints and Drawings Reveals Some Interesting Paths to 3-D CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEWS : Christensen Troupe Enters 'Machine' Age at LATC JENNIFER FISHER
MUSIC REVIEW : L.A. Chamber Concertmaster Shines in Conducting Debut TIMOTHY MANGAN
'The Veil' to Benefit Bet Tzedek Legal Clients
Students Get the Picture : A 'New Generation' takes a Fresh Look at L.A. landmarks--and they're anything but traditional. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
. . . but It Wouldn't Be Prudent in O.C. GLENN DOGGRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Inspecting Carol' Right on Target With Twists and Wit JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend TV : Christmas Melodies From Como, Cole and Pavarotti
Should Roseanne's Benefit Act Have Been Reviewed?
'Hate for Holidays' Playing at Moving Arts
TV Reviews : 'World of Disney' Promotes Nostalgia LEE MARGULIES
A Dream of Very Little Substance : Pop music review: At the opening of Galaxy in Santa Ana, the band devotes its technical ability to material that's flashy--and mostly meaningless. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Crash Worship Knows How to Drive Fans Wild : The cult band that combines the assaulting feel of industrial dance music with the boom of three live drummers has a following stretching coast to coast. LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mariachis No Longer Second-Stringers : Music: Los Camperos de Nati Cano will take center stage at this year's sold-out Fiesta Navidad in Costa Mesa. RUTHANNE SALIDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Dream Theater Really Should Dream On MIKE BOEHM
Writing the End to a True-to-Life Cinderella Story : Remembrance: The facts of Lana Turner's discovery at a soda fountain have changed through the years, but the legend remains. W.R. WILKERSON III, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; W .R. Wilkerson III is a Los Angeles based writer / producer. His upcoming book, "Billy Wilkerson: The Great Hollywood Discoverer," will be published next year
Writing Duo Adds Spice to Television's White-Bread Diet JOSEPH HANANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Alaska Adventure in 'Rugged Gold' LYNNE HEFFLEY
DANCE REVIEWS : A 'Jazz on Tap' Showcase at Wadsworth LEWIS SEGAL
TV Reviews : 'Witch Hunt' a Burning Hollywood Satire : HBO's 'Witch Hunt' Is a Burning Satire on Hollywood RAY LOYND
'How to Succeed'
BUSINESS
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Markets Close on Mixed Note; Dow Gains 5.38 From Times Staff and Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : O.C. Crisis Measured; Dow Up 5.38 From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Market Gauges O.C. Crisis; Dow Gains 5.38 From Times Wire Services
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue Cross Foundation Proposal Wins Support : Health care: The $2 billion will compensate the public for change to for-profit from nonprofit. RAY DELGADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reinstate Ban in Delta Case, Agency Asks JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Not Alone in Money Woes, Devalued Bonds PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Not Alone in Money Woes, Devalued Bonds PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
English Brewing Over Tea Dispute Associated Press
Magnin in Palos Verdes to Convert, Rest to Be Sold GEORGE WHITE
Recovery Milepost : Mall Symbolizes Quake's Force as Well as Partial Comeback of Northridge PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genisco Technology Stock Shoots Up 120% JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Contractors Win Ruling on A-12 Project : Defense: McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics could receive $2.4 billion. Judge finds program improperly canceled. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Receives Case Against Columbia Savings' Spiegel : Litigation: His attorney exhorts panel to end government's eight-year "vendetta" against executive. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Cancels Northrop Stealth Missile Program : Defense: The cut will eliminate 1,700 jobs. Behind schedule, the contractor has lost $622 million on the project. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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