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What happened on December 14, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
'To Live': A Sweeping Saga of Modern China : Movie review: Zhang Yimou's superb film possesses both vast scope and intimacy, richness of incident and an awareness of the quixotic role fate plays in all our destinies. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Nell': From, but Not of, This World : Jodie Foster Delivers a Strong Performance as a Woman Untouched by Modern Society By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Queen Margot': Rich and Full of Verve By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK Nominees: Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men led the... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEWS : Santa Monica Symphony: Brisk Energy By Timothy Mangan
MUSIC REVIEWS : Southwest Chamber Turns to Blake Again By Timothy Mangan
THEATER REVIEW : 'Los Faustinos' a Community Cornerstone By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Dylan Enjoys Himself on 'MTV Unplugged' By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'Arms' Full of Thanks to All Angels By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
"Hallelujah I'm a Bum!" A selection of songs relating to... Compiled by Ken Williams
Theater Review : A 'Memory' So Vivid It Comes to Life By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. MUSIC : Trading Investments for the Baton : Ex-Banker Richard Westerfield Will Lead Pacific Symphony in 'Messiah' By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'To Live': A Sweeping Sage of Modern China : Politics: Beijing's decision to ban the film and limit media access to its principals has created problems for the movie's U.S. releasing company. By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palladium Security Reflects the Reality of Rock 'n' Roll By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCR's Gift of the 'Magica' : Home of the Perennial 'Christmas Carol' Presents a New Take on the Holidays By Leila Cobo-hanlon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Lampoon 'Vacation' Outdraws Hyped 'Wonderful Life' By Lee Margulies
NEWS
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : FORUM : Readers Voice Beefs With Bugs in PC Software, Hardware
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : If You Take Privacy for Granted, Don't : CROSSING OVER THE LINE: Legislating Morality and the Mann Act \o7 by David J. Langum\f7 ; University of Chicago Press $24.95, 304 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Rough Rider : Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Hell's Angel Sonny Barger is just a regular guy. Unless you cross him. By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tales of Move-Away Parents Need Happy Endings By Robin Abcarian
The Train to Toyland May Soon Chug to a Halt : Still looking for Barbie or 'Lion King' stuff? With only 11 days left, you may already be too late. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
'90s FAMILY : Caregivers Face a Cycle of Challenges By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Let's Talk About the Refiner Things in Life : Etiquette: With a bit of patience, wild little ones can be tamed. Sensitivity and respect for others are necessary--but so is having the right attitude. By Dawn Bonker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90s FAMILY : You \o7 Can \f7 Raise a Confident, Unbratty Child By Kristina Sauerwein
'90s FAMILY : The Spoils of Self-Esteem : Yes, you want your kids to grow up to be confident, responsible adults. But the trick is not to give them everything they want--no matter how much they whine. By Kristina Sauerwein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP : One Final Fling in the Land of Liberace By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Event Made for Stars and Hankies By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Battle for Breana's Life : For 23 months, the McDonalds of Irvine have juggled hope and despair. Even as their daughter's leukemia surges, medical advances and a new sister make the toddler's recovery a distant but possible reality. By Special To The Times and Geoff Boucher
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : A Seasonal Affair to Remember : Arts benefit, which included tour of four Laguna Niguel homes, luncheon and fashion show, raises $35,000. By Kathryn Bold
Affordable Housing
Orphanages
Base Closures
$100 Theft
Gun Control and the Constitution
Elizabeth Glaser
Stuart Roosa; Astronaut Orbited Moon on Apollo 14 Mission From Associated Press
PAPER CHASE: For anyone who's waded through legal... By Adrianne Goodman
American Eagle Plane Crashes in N.C.; 10 Killed \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
5 Sentenced in Fatal China Fire \o7 Associated Press\f7
Max Bill, 85; Controversial Swiss Artist, Sculptor and Writer \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Stuart Roosa; Astronaut Orbited Moon on Apollo 14 Mission \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Madame Gres; Noted Figure in Fashion Design \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Alyce (Lisa) Williamson; Artist Accomplished in Many Media
HOW'S THEIR TIMING? Fate dealt a good hand to Cypress in... By Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan and Bill Billiter
CRIME: It almost doesn't matter where you park your car in... By Michael Arkush
Orange County In Bankruptcy
Fire Chief Apologizes for Portrayal of Video By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechen Leader Defiant as Battles Flare Outside Capital : Russia: He calls sovereignty 'a matter of life or death.' As casualties rise, not all in the breakaway republic agree. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Eagle Plane Crashes in N.C.; 15 Killed By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relation Between Citron, Adviser Draws Scrutiny By Eric Lichtblau and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County to Liquidate Its Portfolio in Financial Overhaul : Bankruptcy: Judge approves action to prevent further losses. Overseer says fiscal mess 'is going to be a problem for a number of years,' but county 'can get out of it.' By Matt Lait and Mark Platte and Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Challenge for Fund Advisers: Avoid Fire Sale By Michael A. Hiltzik and Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Proposes San Diego for Convention By Tony Perry and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Faceoff Between U.S. Ship, Chinese Sub Is Revealed : Military: October incident in Yellow Sea highlights growing chance of naval conflict. Beijing sounds warning. By Jim Mann and Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Sending the Post Office a Message : As mail service woes mount, unhappy customers are turning elsewhere--to private carriers, faxes and e-mail. By Michael A. Hiltzik and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bigots' Growing Use of Computer Networks Assailed By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Figures Behind Prop. 187 Look at Its Creation : Initiative: Wording of the anti-illegal immigrant measure is under heightened legal scrutiny. Its drafting was a committee project, its chief sponsor says. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Horcher Lashes Out at Brulte : Assembly: Diamond Bar independent says he may vote for a Republican Speaker to break deadlock, but not GOP leader or any from his cadre. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Patrol Fills Key San Diego Post : Immigration: Johnny Williams, a 24-year veteran, assumes control of Operation Gatekeeper in the agency's busiest and most volatile Southwest sector. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huffington Outspent Feinstein 2 1/2-to-1; Total for Race Is Record : Politics: The congressman used $27.5 million of his own money, reports show. His campaign spent the equivalent of $7.62 per vote. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
The People Have Spoken, Now Get Out By Peter H. King
Italian Premier Gives Testimony : Europe: Berlusconi spends more than seven hours with magistrates. Probe targets alleged payoffs to tax inspectors. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peacekeeper Wounded in Bosnia Dies : Balkans: Bangladeshi was one of five injured in Serbian attack. U.N. officials denounce it as most serious strike against their mission since war began. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE : Yellowstone Geysers Spew Fossil Clues to Primeval Life : Intricate mineral tufts and terraces may help decode relics of microscopic life on Mars. By Michael Milstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POPULATION : U.S. Studies Employing Fewer Census Takers, More Estimates By Aaron Nathans, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Timing of Yeltsin Nose Job Baffles Russia : Leadership: Aides see nothing 'sensational' in his undergoing surgery after ordering drive on Chechnya. Critics accuse president of hiding. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : MOROCCO : Appeals for Unity at Islamic Summit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NORWAY : Fired Stock Exchange Chief Found Dead From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 Die, 2,500 Flee as Explosion Reduces Fertilizer Plant to Crater \o7 From Associated Press\f7
42 Linked to Swiss Cult Are Arrested \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mail Service in L.A. Is Put to the Test By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gephardt Unveils His Entry in Washington Tax Cut Derby : Congress: His 'working people's agenda' challenges both the GOP and Clinton. Plan has no specifics on where to reduce spending. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
1 Killed at Arctic Gold Mine \o7 Reuters\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : New System to Beam Wide-Ranging Alerts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Crash Deals New Blow to Commuter Airline Industry \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : D'Amato to Delay Whitewater Hearings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Assisted Suicide Ban Held Constitutional From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Daily Developments
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Chowchilla Drawn Into Fiscal Quagmire : Government: San Joaquin Valley town has $2.5 million tied up in investment fund. 'The effect here could be monumental,' the mayor says. By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Notes Issued by Montebello Reduced to Lowest Rating By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Promising Signs
Justices OK County Police Brutality Panels By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Final Charge Is Dropped in Morongo Tribal Casino Case By Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Bell Curve' Scientifically Flawed, Panel Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
No Single Cause Found for 'Gulf War Syndrome' By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Agencies in Fund Pool Halt Projects By Rebecca Trounson and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. to Liquidate Its Portfolio : Bankruptcy: Judge approves action to prevent further losses. Overseer says fiscal mess 'is going to be a problem for a number of years,' but county 'can get out of it.' By Matt Lait and Mark Platte and Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Supports Burbank Airport Expansion Plan By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Wins Broad Authority to Sell Pool Securities : Courts: Bankruptcy judge's interim ruling is made over protests from agencies with funds invested. By Chris Woodyard and Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Searches for Ways to Trim Its Cash Outlays : Operations: Agency heads are told to determine which goods and services are essential. Officials seek to reassure vendors, who worry that they won't be paid. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Boxer Says GOP 'Contract' to Impede Litigation by Investors : Legislation: Senator fears strategy of easing securities law will make it harder to sue successfully to recover fund losses. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Schools Get Short-Term Reprieve : Education: County to meet districts' payrolls through Jan. 3. Focus turns to rescuing investments. By Jodi Wilgoren and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Planning On Staying Put
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Voices
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : 2 More Class-Action Lawsuits Bring Total to 5 : Courts: Filings stemming from crisis will be transferred to same judge. Attorneys anticipate she will combine them. By Greg Johnson and H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Economic Data Leaves Stocks, Bonds Mixed From Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : California's Faulty Tax System Lies at the Root of the Mess By James Flanigan
NEWS ANALYSIS : THE CUTTING EDGE : Standards for Quality May Be Computers' Next Advance By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Fiscal Quake in O.C. Causes Texas Tremors : Panic: Statewide fund has lost 40% of its deposits in a week. Counties and agencies in other states have also reported losses. By Alan C. Miller and Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Fund's Liquidation Strategists Lay Out 6-Month Plan to Sell : Q & A By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wholesale Prices Rise Modestly in November as Retail Sales Surge : Economy: In light of the government figures, analysts say the Fed still could raise interest rates again. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : High-Interest Events
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ZZZZ Best's Minkow Will Be Transferred to Halfway House By Patrick Lee
Short Yields Overtake Long From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Justice Probe Targets Credit Card Industry : Consumers: Antitrust division says preliminary inquiry is focused on question of price fixing. From Bloomberg Business News
L.A. County Shows 1st Signs of a Comeback : Economy: UCLA business forecasting report says state will gain more than 200,000 jobs this year. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Economic Data Leaves Stocks, Bonds Mixed From Times Staff and Wire Services
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It Might Be Time to Look at a New Watch By Richard O'Reilly
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Plasma Treatment Makes Money Last By Kathleen Wiegner
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Beyond Yuletide Carols and Eggnog By Daniel Akst
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Apple's Pippin Plays Video Games, Plugs Into TV Set By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Waste Management Firm Says SEC Reports Will Be Filed Late By Greg Johnson
Investment Trust Puts Off Refinancing : Bonds: Irvine Apartment Communities is unable to proceed because of O.C.'s bankruptcy filing. By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When the Holiday Has More Red Than Green : Spending: The key to managing credit is knowing how much debt you can reasonably carry--and what to do if you get in over your head. By Vivian Marino, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Hooked on Phonics,' FTC Reach Accord
Cimco Inc. Reports Loss of $542,000
Bill Geist Has a Special 'Eye' for the Outre : Entrepreneurs: Red-haired TV host and author, an astute observer of business trends, spreads message that there is wisdom in the weird. By Joyce M. Rosenberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Of Goats, Heroes and Crisis Management : Clamping down on Orange County's fiscal hemorrhage
A Smart Decision on Auto Smog Checks
Another 'Boys Town' Fantasy
Memories by Monthly Installment : Respond promptly to reserve for your heirs one of the limited edition of just 49,900 sets of Elvis collector cards. By Jenijoy La Belle, \o7 Jenijoy La Belle is a professor of literature at Caltech and author of "Herself Beheld: The Literature of the Looking Glass" (Cornell University Press, 1988). \f7
Postcards From the Edge of Hell : Sarajevo: Shells fall again, electricity falters and water trickles. Artists' posters shrink and colors disappear. By Anna Husarska, \o7 Anna Husarska is a contributing editor of the New Republic and a staff writer for the New Yorker. and \f7
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Legislative Games Shortchange Voters : Two Republicans engender the chaos, one by violating a contract and the other by unethical behavior. By Daniel H. Lowenstein, \o7 Daniel H. Lowenstein, a professor of law at UCLA, specializes in election law. \f7
Medicare Through the Looking Glass : Health care: Insurers, hospitals and Uncle Sam figure what the patient doesn't know won't hurt her. By Phil Willon, \o7 Phil Willon is a retired journalist who lives in Palos Verdes. \f7
See no evil, hear a bit: We noticed that the Beverly... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Max Bill, 85; Controversial Swiss : Artist, Sculptor and Writer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Feeling Like Dumbo After Missing 'Lion King' Lessons By Dana Parsons
West Covina OKs School Breakfast Program : Education: Rancorous debate precedes 3-1 vote by district board. Reports of children too hungry to learn prompted the action. By Sonia Nazario, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
There's a Better Way to Treat Rev. Grier By Bill Boyarsky
Former Lt. Gov., Congressman Glenn M. Anderson Dies at 81 : Politician: Longtime South Bay figure leaves legacy of public works projects. By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Holiday for All : Education: L.A. public schools strive to follow federal law by making Christmas a cultural lesson instead of a religious celebration. It's a narrow path with many possible pitfalls. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Simpson Defense Takes New Tack on DNA Hearing : Trial: Unusual motion seeks to have admissibility of scientific evidence decided in front of jury. Prosecution prepares response. By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Bequest by Wife of Armand Hammer Voided
Supervisors to Study Plan to Take Over 8 State Beaches By Carla Rivera
Winner Chosen in Design Contest for Vermont Corridor Project By Larry Gordon
THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME: NOTES FROM THE FRONT : Fighting Crime the Explorer Scout Way By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POMONA : Man Convicted of Killing Ex-Wife and Her Parents
LOS ANGELES : Fleiss' Attorney Plans Motion Today for New Trial
Northwest : CYPRESS : Senior Center Plans Holiday Festivities By Alan Eyerly
TORRANCE : Oregon Man Convicted in Home-Invasion Slaying
PASADENA : Sex Offender Scheduled for Parole on Sunday
Drug Dealing Arrests Soar at Schools : Crime: Undercover officers posing as students have apprehended 201 this semester--the most since 1988. Police cite a resurgence in teen-age drug use. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yaroslavsky's Council Seat to Be Filled in April Election By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Common Ground : Human rights: Foreign activists tour Southland, finding similarities to problems in their countries. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chief Tunnel Engineer on Subway Erred in Report, Boss Says : Metro Rail: Supervisor calls the incident an inadvertent lapse. Description of professional standing in state was misstated. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers : Helping hands COMPILED BY LYNN FRANEY, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY JEFF BEAN, DEBRA CANO AND LESLEY WRIGHT
North : BREA : Forum to Examine Future of Libraries By Mimi Ko
Orange County Almanac
Central : GARDEN GROVE : Yes, There Is a Santa--for Rent By Bert Eljera
Newport / Costa Mesa / Irvine : IRVINE : Holiday Shopping for Senior Citizens Set By Russ Loar
City Looking for Top Decorations
Board Could Vote Today on Wetlands Development Plan : Bolsa Chica: Proposal for as many as 3,300 homes in sensitive area is part of restoration compromise. Latest version of project has divided environmentalists. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Protests Restaurant's 'Wild Animal' Menu Specials By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nativity Scene Enthralls Visitors to Garage Tableau By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Shows Off : Weather: Waterspouts afford spectacular view along the coast as system passes through. There's a slight chance of rain again Thursday. By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Covina Board OKs Meal Plan for Students : Education: Rancorous debate precedes 3-1 vote. Reports of children too hungry to learn prompted the action. By Sonia Nazario, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
A Holiday for All : Schools Strive to Make Christmas a Cultural Lesson By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
April Vote Planned to Fill Yaroslavsky Seat : Elections: Council decides not to name an interim replacement to represent the district for six months. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital's Bond Payments Cast Shadow Over San Fernando By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
North : BREA : Computer Systems Will Be Upgraded By Alan Eyerly
Northwest : CYPRESS : Developer Withdraws Warehouse Plan By Bill Billiter
65-Year-Old Man Trains for Police Reserves By Isaac Guzman
CANOGA PARK : Service Group Gives Jackets to Pupils in Need By Ed Bond
Lighted Traffic Signs May Gain New Foe By Kay Hwangbo
WOODLAND HILLS : Hospital Marks Opening of Wing By Frank Manning
Northwest : LOS ALAMITOS : Sylvia Is Unanimous Choice for Mayor By Bert Eljera
Northwest : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Moulton Patterson May Seek Council Seat By Debra Cano
Saddleback / South Beach : MISSION VIEJO : Council's Vote Against Day-Care Home Expansion Sparks Angry Confrontation By Frank Messina
Countywide : Old Church Takes Look at History By Lesley Wright
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Home Reunites Biological and Foster Families By Ed Bond
BURBANK : New 'Flex' Schedule Set for Police Officers By Steve Ryfle
Newport / Costa Mesa / Irvine : COSTA MESA : Demonstration Gives Students a Charge By Jon Nalick
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Equestrian Center Operator Sues L.A. By Tim May
BURBANK : Police Widen Inquiry in Hit-and-Run Death By Steve Ryfle
Newport / Costa Mesa / Irvine : COSTA MESA : Council May Invite Students to Speak By Tom Ragan
Saddleback / South Beach : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council OKs Revised City Worker Contracts By Jeff Bean
Saddleback / South Beach : LAKE FOREST : Road Closed After Crash Spills Chemicals
Central : TUSTIN : Accord Reached on City Atty. Standards By Alan Eyerly
Central : TUSTIN : Suggestions Sought for Name of School By Bert Eljera
Gang Member Will Serve 7 Years in Slaying of Youth By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riverside Freeway Jammed by Spill
County Receives $3.9-Million Grant for Health Treatment By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L. A. Council OKs Plan to Aid Quake Victims in 2,400-Acre Area : Recovery: It is the fourth zone authorized in month. Similar proposal for northwest Valley comes under fire. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime by the Numbers : NEW FBI REPORT DETAILS CRIME IN VALLEY REGION
Police Identify Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Freeway
Man Convicted of Murdering Aged Mother : Courts: Jury must now decide if he was insane at time of suffocating her. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Man Arrested in Unlicensed Insurance Firm Case : Crime: The company sold worthless auto policies, with premiums totaling $11.2 million, authorities say. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Agent Shoots Himself in the Leg
Anaheim May Face Special Election for Council Seat : Vacancy: The four members deadlock on making an appointment to the position. That could result in special balloting that would cost city about $100,000. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police to Explain Party Ordinance
Motorist, 18, Dies in Car Accident
21-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed
Man Shot During Football Dispute
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Santa Clarita's New Mayor Outlines Her Goals for Year By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expelled Students to Attend Class at Old Mira Loma Jail By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Must Hold Special Election for Council Seat : Thousand Oaks: Officials deadlock on whether to appoint a new member to replace Frank Schillo. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid to Scrap Planning Board Is Criticized : Oxnard: Council postpones action on a proposal to replace the commissioners with a hearing officer. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Leaves for D.C. to Lobby for Bases : Navy: Delegation members say they will focus on military leaders in hopes of keeping the Point Mugu and Port Hueneme facilities off a closure list. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Issue Hospital Certificates : Construction: Supervisors first want a report on the soundness of financing for the medical center expansion. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines on Holiday Mission to Track Down Toys for Tots : Donations: Collection deadline nears as the corps tries to meet its goal of giving gifts to 38,000 needy children. By Jan Stevens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Fleet Studied for Ways to Cut Smog By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Lot Operators Hang Hopes on Selling Trees By Greg Rippee
Experts Predict Growth, Better Economy in '95 By Julie Fields
THOUSAND OAKS : Homeless Man Wins Reprieve Over Shack By Greg Rippee
THOUSAND OAKS : Transient Arrested in Man's Shooting By Ira E. Stoll
THOUSAND OAKS : Kaiser Nurse Files Suit for Defamation By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Official Proposes Cleanup by Homeless By Constance Sommer
VENTURA : Loan Would Target Use of Navy Airfield By Constance Sommer
VENTURA : Drifter Pleads Guilty in Sexual Assaults By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Advocate of All-Girl Math Classes to Leave By Maia Davis
OXNARD : 2 Flee Fire; Boy Was Playing With Matches By Julie Fields
CAMARILLO : Funds Help Expand Libraries' Hours By Carlos V. Lozano
PORT HUENEME : 200 Seabees Leaving for Guantanamo By Kenneth R. Weiss
Planners OK Dam; 140 Oaks Would Be Lost By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Businessman Proposes Opening Card Club in Moorpark By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley Officials' Raises Found to Have Violated State Law : Government: Pay and benefit increases for the city manager and the city attorney were approved behind closed doors. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Errant Dogs May Be Spared if Owners Meet Conditions By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Van Exel Gets the Call, and It's Long Distance : Lakers: He makes team-record eight three-point baskets during 115-108 victory over Mavericks. Tarpley suspended at halftime by Dallas. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Players' Union Rejects Owners' Latest Proposal : Baseball: Negotiations continue as deadline to impose salary cap looms. From Associated Press
Gross Signs $6-Million Deal With Rangers From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Wolverines Pick on Wrong Ivy Team From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Burton Turns on Heat as 53er for 76ers From Associated Press
Gross Signs $6-Million Deal With Rangers From Staff and Wire Reports
Bird Says Three-Point Baskets Have Become Too Close to Call By Mal Florence
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell: Skrepenak Will Get Job Back By Steve Springer
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Chargers' Seau to Play Against Jets Associated Press
For 89th Birthday, Vaughn Wants to Conquer Namesake By Pete Thomas
Diaz Lake a Worthwhile Sierra Stop
Less Talk, More Action for UCLA's Buckner By Wendy Witherspoon
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Lindh, Street Taking Peek at Early Success By Bob Lochner
LOS ALAMITOS : At 24, Taylor Off and Frolicking By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
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Boys
Cleveland Finished Almost From Start : Basketball: Cavaliers search for positives after 106-46 setback at Crenshaw. By Kennedy Cosgrove, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Collins Puts Down 30 as Harvard Beats Up Calabasas, 86-56
Plan Seeks 3 Leagues Out of 2 By Jeff Fletcher
Football
SIDELINES : For St. Genevieve's Donovan, 'Pickup Game' Has New Meaning
Pitcher Gets Extra Year of Eligibility
PREP ROUNDUP : Front Line Silent, but Mater Dei Comes Back to Tie Up Edison By Dan Arritt
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Laguna Hills' Inexperience Shows in Loss to Westminster By Eric Maddy
Irvine High School Football Booster Lyle Phelps Dies By Martin Henderson
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ton Leads Griffins by Dorsey By Michael Itagaki
Gil Gonzales Cypress, Freshman Basketball/Guard Gonzales...
Prep Roundup
America Robledo Orange Coast, Sophomore Basketball/Forward...
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Big West Competition Starts Early By Lon Eubanks
Angels Land a Closer : Baseball: All-time save leader Lee Smith agrees to two-year, $4-million contract. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF FAME : A Living Legend : Nolan Ryan Tries, Without Success, to Live the Quiet Life as a Banker in Texas By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Talks Extensive, but Bear No Fruit : Labor: Sides meet until 2:15 a.m. after players reject tax plan, but they are expected to present new proposal today. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Get Their Closer in Smith : Baseball: All-time save leader agrees to two-year contract, but Finley and Curtis probably will have to go. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Woman of Substance : At 18, Lindsay Davenport Is Engaging and No. 6 in the World, but She Worries That There Is Too Much Concern About Her Size By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Piercing Statements Made in Rodman's Defense By Mike Downey
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Shaw Calls Reports of Deal Incorrect By T.J. Simers
Los Alamitos' Melsby Commits to Play Football at UCLA By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting a Price on the Top of World : Santa Monica Mother of Five Takes On Highest Summits at Age 61, When She Isn't Climbing Through Golf Business, Other Pursuits By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was a Night to Forget, but McKeon and Iacenda Can't : Hart Pair Haunted by Miscues in Championship-Game Setback By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Making a Cut List, Public May Check It Soon By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grimson Is Hopeful of Settlement : Hockey: Ducks' winger optimistic there will be games but is surprised the board granted Bettman the power to cancel season. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former USC Player Jailed in Assaults By Greg Sandoval
New Evidence Leads Judge to Block Shotputter's Award By Elliott Almond
Deal Keeps Arlington Park Open : Horse racing: Racing days reduced from 130 to 55 while rival tracks get extra dates, promise help. From Associated Press
THE TIMES 1994 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Pugmire Surprises Herself With Success as a Senior : Runner of the year: Track standout at Esperanza turns her attention to cross-country running, where her desire and effort pay off. By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES 1994 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : All-County Girls' Cross-Country
THE TIMES 1994 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : All-County Boys' Cross-Country
THE TIMES 1994 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Cougars' Sanchez Leaves Rest of Field in His Wake : Runner of the year: Senior from Capistrano Valley wins county title and dominates area competition during another successful season. By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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