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What happened on December 15, 1994
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At Least 3 Killed as Plane Crashes on Fresno Street : Accident: Learjet has engine trouble while returning to airport. It slams into apartment complex, creating grim scene of destruction. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Runaway Train Hits Another in Cajon Pass TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orval Faubus; Governor Blocked School Desegregation From a Times Staff Writer
Amtrak, Running in Red, Will Cut Service, Jobs from Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hooked on Phonics Settles With FTC on Advertising Claims AARON NATHANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O Little Saigon : Asian Garden Shoppers Can Break With Tradition and Save KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Your Perfume Is Making Them Sick : Overwhelmed by the Scents of Chemicals in Products and in the Air, Some Activists Are Leading the Push for a More Fragrance-Free Environment DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TORRANCE : Men Get 30-Year Terms in Mistaken-Identity Killing ERIC SLATER
SOUTH GATE : Ex-Candidate Files Suit Over Citations SIMON ROMERO
Pets: Holiday Decorations May Pose Health Hazards
COMPTON : City Extends Deadline on Card Club Project PSYCHE PASCUAL
Guess? Who Had Them Talking BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Major Announces N. Ireland Investment, Sees Bright Future : Ulster: The British leader says the cease-fire has brought optimism. Sinn Fein delegates walk out of business conference. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight The Times Washington Bureau
CULVER CITY : More Cities Join Power Consortium Talks MARY MOORE
Council in Northwest Approves Plan to Save Salmon DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boland, Hayden Plan New School Breakup Effort BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Heart Attack Patients Sought for Study
LONG BEACH : Neighbors Fight Plan to Sell Alcohol at Pyramid JOHN COX
Project Still Faces More in a Long Series of Hurdles : Controversy: Legal challenges are almost certain. The development plan--24 years in the making--must be approved by the Coastal Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Reassured Over Frozen Funds : Claremont: Daily operations will continue despite $5 million in city investments tied up in the Orange County investment crisis, officials say. But long-term outlook on bond repayment is unclear. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors OKd Citron Requests Without Debate TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors OKd Citron Requests Without Debate TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy
GOINGS ON : An Affair of Note Will Boost Music Education : Classical artists will perform at a concert to benefit the conservatory for Santa Barbara area students. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Task Force Will Study Total Government Overhaul : Supervisors: Steiner proposal calls for dramatic downsizing of county bureaucracy, more privatizing. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity: UNICEF Update on Children's Issues Planned
Collor Aide Gets 7 Years in Brazil Associated Press
Feinstein Officially Recognized as Victor : Politics: Acting Secretary of State Tony Miller proclaims she is the winner 'fairly and squarely,' citing no evidence of voter fraud. Huffington still has not conceded. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
O.C. Supervisors OK Wetlands Development : Environment: Koll Real Estate gets go-ahead for Bolsa Chica project. Opponents vow legal challenges. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topics / THE HOLIDAYS : An Edible Gift That'll Bring the House Down JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LONG BEACH : Marina Panel to Weigh Complaints in Survey TY TAGAMI
Clinton Expected to Offer Tax Cut of $55 Billion JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO REWIND : An Early Taste of Polanski Vision MARK CHALON SMITH
Beach Ownership Plan Is Making Local Waves : Finances: If the county takes over oceanfront sites from the state, cities may face more pressure for help in funding of lifeguard and maintenance services. JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Daily Developments
ALHAMBRA : School Panel Suspended Until Plan Is Reviewed
Berlusconi's Government May Not Survive the Year : Italy: A day after the prime minister's interrogation by judges, a coalition partner breaks ranks in Parliament. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House GOP, Business Group Declare War on Regulators : Government: New alliance attacks many federal rules as 'oppressive . . . even irrational.' Consumer organizations sound alarms. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Dismissed for Pair Who Put Sitter in Charge from Associated Press
Deal Puts Rosenstein in as Santa Monica Mayor : Politics: Stalemate is broken thanks to an unlikely accord that gives rival factions leadership positions on the City Council. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group Sues School Board Over Prop. 187 BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Israeli Soldiers, 1 Palestinian Injured on Anniversary of Hamas From Associated Press
Wardens in the Spotlight
Bipartisan Panel Fails to Back Any Red-Ink Remedy : Budget: Commission only votes to ask Clinton to seek entitlement program reforms. Plan to raise eligibility age fails to win endorsement. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebel Chechens Ready for New Russian Assault : Caucasus: The renegade republic expects a fight today as deadline to submit to the Kremlin expires. A helicopter from Moscow is shot down as peace talks falter. RICHARD BOUDREAUX and CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LONG BEACH : Harbor Commissioner Quits Over Land Sale JILL GOTTESMAN
Gingrich Says He Will Not Serve Longer Than 8 Years as Speaker from Reuters
Clinton Crafts Middle-Class Message : President: He hopes tonight's speech to nation will reassure those feeling forsaken by the economic recovery. It's a chance to rebuild a battered image. ROBERT SHOGAN and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tough Love for an Errant Orange County GEORGE SKELTON
Mountjoy's Battle : Politics: The state senator-elect is a key player in the speakership fight. In an effort to oust Willie Brown from power, he refuses to give up his Assembly seat. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday-Themed Rides Geared to Kids, Adults RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
MALIBU : Mobile Home Operator Settles Lawsuit With City KATHLEEN KELLEHER
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : A Tea That Has Writers Talking : Authors Help Give Olive Crest Benefit a Different Slant KATHRYN BOLD
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Federal Inquiry Focusing on 3 Merrill Lynch Brokers : Finance: Ties between O.C. officials and advisers are under scrutiny as Securities and Exchange Commission broadens its probe. Brokerage says it acted professionally. JODI WILGOREN and MATT LAIT and TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Bronze Statue Pays Homage to Rocky's Legend : Sly Stallone's heroic likeness stands 10 feet tall. There will be at least 18 of them, destined for the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Probe Finds That the Moon Hasn't Been a Quiet Satellite K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Torrance Defends Changes in Safety Pact With Mobil DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Drug Fears Fuel Fury in Provence : After a villager killed his son, his neighbors were enraged--by the father's arrest. Supporters across France say the real culprit is rising narcotics use among young people. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County OKs Controversial 3,300-Home Project : Development: The supervisors say revenues from the Bolsa Chica development are needed. Environmentalists are outraged. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AREA INVESTMENT WATCH : High-Rolling Montebello Watches Fortunes Crumble : Finances: City has $47 million tied up in Orange County's bankruptcy crisis. Officials say they were assured the investment would be safe. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATO May Bolster U.N. Mission in Bosnia : Military: Defense chiefs of 19 nations will meet next week to consider options. But withdrawal plans are likely to proceed. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Russians Playing the Blame Game Over Chechnya CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Economic Profile : Orange County Gross Regional Product
LONG BEACH : Job Center Planned for Former Naval Site JILL GOTTESMAN
Ethiopia Court Describes Slaying of Emperor Reuters
CRENSHAW : 'Mulch Madness' to Begin Beautification of Exposition Blvd. ERIN J. AUBRY
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Fends Off Christmas Grinch : Notebook: The former treasurer-tax collector sends cards as usual, but the county's fiscal pinch is felt by other Yule events, along with some more earthly activities. Times staff writer Martin Miller, with contributions from staff reports
Topics / BUSINESS : Gourmet Food Chain to Expand RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Older Ironman to Flex His Marketing Muscle Locally
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Agency Heads Sort Spending Options : Operations: Public health services such as trash pickup, TB prevention and restaurant inspections are deemed essential. Vasquez heads new management team. JULIE MARQUIS and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HERMOSA BEACH : Council OKs Installation of Nativity Scene in Park JAMES BENNING
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Can Retain Critical BofA Services : Courts: Bankruptcy judge says county can keep prior arrangement, including $200-million line of credit and agreement that will help it make good on payroll Friday. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN and DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Services Ranked for Possible Trimming : Finances: County officials are making decisions on what is vital and what is nonessential. Many health concerns are given top priority. JULIE MARQUIS and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Ways to Recycle the Best of the Holidays : Thoughtful ideas and gifts can cut down on waste and help make the season both happy and ecologically sound. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HAWTHORNE : School Bond Election Canceled; Costs Cited JON GARCIA
People : Literacy Classes Lift Immigrants' Self-Confidence SIMON ROMERO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FBI Recovers S.F. Return Addressee From Bomb That Killed Executive From Associated Press
Shaky Situation : Suit Filed by Owners of Historic Hillview Apartments Claims That Metro Rail Tunneling Damaged Hollywood Landmark SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEIMERT PARK : Youths Bridge Nations Via Videophone ERIN J. AUBRY
U.S. Judge Blocks Most Sections of Prop. 187 : Courts: Jurist cites significant constitutional questions. Enforcement is delayed pending outcome of lawsuit. PAUL FELDMAN and PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Harrah's, Tribe Plan $22-Million Casino : Gambling: The project shows mainstream gaming industry's willingness to venture into reservation partnerships in California. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Subpoenas Supervisors' Records on All Broker Dealings : Investigation: Agency specifically seeks documents naming three Merrill Lynch employees, sources say. It also demands members' tax returns, financial holdings and full campaign reports. MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAWNDALE : Probe of Possible Theft of Scholarship Funds JON GARCIA
'Tis a gift to be simple, but 'tis a gift to be small? : A Shaker community is down to 8 members, but it's the same number that began sect in the U.S. in 1794. JOHN LAIDLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Engine Failed Before Crash in N. Carolina, NTSB Says : Aviation: 'Black box' records cockpit discussion of flameout and picks up a warning tone. Five survivors of 20 aboard remain hospitalized. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drastic Pruning Reportedly Planned to Save HUD Itself : Housing: Many federal programs will give way to block grants, sources say. Cutbacks are seen as a reaction to GOP sweep in November elections. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MALIBU : Council Opens Film Office, Cuts Fees KATHLEEN KELLEHER
Carter Weighs Bosnia Trip at Request of Serb Warlord : Balkans: Former President will mediate if Radovan Karadzic keeps promises to ease tensions. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring for Bargains to Wear Today JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ECHO PARK : Residents Plagued by Runaway Vehicles BRETT MAHONEY
Victim of Botched Raid to Get $2.75 Million SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Divided World, Food a Thing to Share WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Transient Loses His 2-Story Handmade Home : Thousand Oaks: One-ton structure, outfitted with refrigerators and a TV, draws some admiration for builder's ingenuity, but is towed away for code violations. GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Plans to Open New School Stalled : Education: District does not have the money to operate Foothill Ranch Elementary's sprawling high-tech campus. Children will continue to use portable classrooms. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Little Fish Hooked in Bond Pool : Crisis: Agencies with programs such as killing bugs and giving presents to needy children are caught in the financial fiasco. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : THINK GLOBALLY / SHOP LOCALLY : For Unique Gifts, Browse In Your Own Back Yard JOANNA DENDEL
Postal Service Sees Workers Holding Key to Its Survival : Mail: With changing marketplace, the focus is on a more productive, motivated labor force. But progress is limited. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Sailors Found Guilty of Sexual Harassment; 3 Others Face Charges From a Times Staff Writer
Tiny Structure in Brain May Be Key to Recognizing Fear : Science: Researchers say the amygdala helps read social signals and links the mental and the physical. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Pena Vows Fast Action on Safety of Small Planes JAMES GERSTENZANG and CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$1-Billion Auction of Bonds to Launch O.C. Restructuring : Bankruptcy: The crisis claims first job casualties as 47 temporary school workers are laid off. Creditors pack a U.S. Trustees hearing on how funds will be divided. MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gunman Seized After Holding 36 Hostage at College from Associated Press
Brown Ordered Pay Hikes for Staff After Election, GOP Says CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TORRANCE : Hospital Dedicates Primary Care Center KIM STEWART
COVER STORY : THE DIVISION PROBLEM : Teachers Are Facing Greater Challenges as Schools Become More Ethnically Diverse LORENZA MUNOZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPECIAL EVENT : PLEASE TOUCH THE EXHIBITS : From the Bowers Comes Kidseum, Where the Learning Is Hands-On CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition.
L.A. Donates Firetruck to Croatian City SUSAN WOODWARD
It's Not a Game
Trains, Trees, Candy Canes LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
A Primer on How to Do Nothing '90s-Style : Behavior: Sarah Dunn's well-researched manual offers a satirical look at adopting the lifestyle that's based on self-determined lethargy. HOWARD HENRY CHEN, BALTIMORE SUN
Hard Rockers Have Knack for a Bang-Up Good Time BLANQUI A. LA BOUNTY, Blanqui A. La Bounty is a free-lance writer who contributes occasionally to the Times Orange County Edition.
Icons of Style : Clout. Panache. The 14 women who grace the pages of a new look at--dare we say it?--power had it. And others couldn't wait to copy them. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cousin's Spreads Holiday Spirit : Music (by Larry Dean and the Shooters) and food are free of charge tonight at the Simi Valley Club. Now that's a party. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REGION : $43 Million to Be Spent on Water Recycling Plan SUSAN WOODWARD
Newly Opened Microbreweries Offer Beer Lovers Hopping Selections BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or call (714) 966-7700.
COMPTON : Council Rejects Claim in Police Slaying Case PSYCHE PASCUAL
HAWTHORNE : Superintendent Quits, Cites Board Conflicts
Anderson: The Man Who Got Things Done : Obituary: The late congressman's talent for securing funds for local public works may be his legacy. Ports, freeways and subways bear his mark. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Snow in Forecast for Santa Barbara Zoo : There will be tons of the stuff for youngsters to frolic in Saturday and Sunday. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports : READY OR NOT KIRBY LEE
SOUTH GATE : City Collecting Food for Needy Families
AREA INVESTMENT WATCH : High-Yield Fund Failed to Attract Interest of Officials in Many Cities : Finances: Safer government securities won out over more lucrative Orange County investment pool. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : 'Homemade' Dishes Call for Careful Choices : Things can go wrong at Manny's El Taco de Mexico Cafe in Nyeland Acres. But there are some delicious offerings. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : A Lifelong Affair With the Blues : The harmonica master, who game to L.A. from Mississippi in 1958, will play at the Underground in Santa Barbara. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Holiday Classics in a New Light : The original 'Nutcracker' tale gets a Dali-esque spin and 'Christmas Carol' is reproduced as a British-style parody. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Fans' Choices
SOUTH BAY : The Many Public Works of a Public Man TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topics / CHARITY : Groups Solicit Help for Holiday Projects MARTHA WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'49's 'Little Women' a Little Weepy MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition. and
A Little Light Housekeeping BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition
Health: Adult Day-Care Center Opens in Hollywood
Footloose and Shoe Free DEBRA GENDEL, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Checkpoints to Monitor Drinking, Seat Belt Use
COMEDY : JUGGLING WORDS : After Years of Tossing Indian Clubs, Chris Bliss Decided to Get Verbal--and Topical GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
Double Takes JOANNA RAEBEL
REDONDO BEACH : 7 to Vie for Council, City Treasurer Posts JAMES BENNING
SIGNAL HILL : Separate ZIP Code, Post Office Sought STEVE EAMES
PENINSULA : Sheriff's Dept. Opens Low-Key Center at Mall JEFF KASS
Whimsical Art Offers Window on Yule Cheer LEONARD REED, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
MONTEREY PARK : Group Seeks to Keep Billboard Ban From Being Overturned RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics / POLICE BLOTTER LISA O'NEILL
MUSIC/DANCE : SOUP TO 'NUTCRACKER' : In '93, Ballet Pacifica Made Do With Post-Fire Production, but This Year's Has the Works CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for the Times Orange County Edition.
At Perfume Counter, It's Not Just What the Nose Knows
WET & WILD : Time for Anglers to Head to Sea DAVID HALDANE, David Haldane is a staff writer for the Times Orange County Edition.
Simplicity Fit for a Queen BETTY GOODWIN
Are You a Slacker? Baltimore Sun
Wonders of Vitamin A Being Uncovered : Science: Inexpensive chemical works against infant mortality, blindness and measles. Laboratories find genetic and cellular functions. DAVID BROWN, THE WASHINGTON POST
ART EXHIBIT : An Inviting Look at Pre-Columbian Creativity : Presentation at Santa Barbara Museum includes fascinating examples of works from collections of several museums. FRANCIA GAUNT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Armed with a positive message, cop gives rap a good rep. DAVE GRIMM and JON GARCIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cooking Up a Storm in the Classroom : Culinary students at Oxnard College go out of the frying pan and into the fire preparing six meals each week. BARBARA TONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Hoop Dreams' Scores With Dose of Reality LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section
Steakhouse Offers a Dash of Elegance MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Around : Cutbacks Threaten Carson Youth Cycling Program on Olympic Oval MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ballet and Master Chorale Top Bill of Weekend Fare : 'Nutcracker' debuts at Civic Arts Plaza. A Camarillo church and San Buenaventura Mission will be sites for vocal program. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College Station Signals Changes in the Air MARY GUTHRIE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics : Psychiatric Test May Foil Release of Rapist LISA O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ : GOING WITH WHAT WORKS : He Takes His Show on the Road--and Into the Studio BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the Times Orange County Edition.
BOOK REVIEW / ESSAYS : Tales of Time, Science and the Awkward Feel of Humanity : GREAT TOPICS OF THE WORLD: Essays by Albert Goldbarth, David R. Godine ($22.95, 192 pages) RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
COVER STORY : In a dismal era for ballet, dance troupes are relying on some 102-year-old Tchaikovsky magic and the fact that, traditionally, the holidays are. . . : 'Nutcracker' Time EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUT AND ABOUT / THE CLAYHOUSE : Invitation to the Potter's Wheel CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Thrifty and Needy Benefit When Couture Is Recycled ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TORRANCE : New Owners to Expand Bristol Farms
LAKEWOOD : Vacant Warehouse Will Become Skating Facility JILL GOTTESMAN
Finnhead Getting Its Act Together : Nearly year-old band smokes, with terrific guitar solos and danceable tunes--what they call tropical rock. And the show is free. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Bit of History Comes Out in the Carwash T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
RESTAURANTS : Italian at Any Cost? Only If You Insist on Rich MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
FASHION : Humble T-Shirt Emerges to Make Bold Statement : Once just an ordinary piece of clothing, it now is a bearer of messages that range from the serious to the ridiculous. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TORRANCE : DA to Seek Death for Couple's Attacker
THEATER REVIEW : Dressed-Up 'Annie' Is a Holiday Charmer RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Workers Who Survive Layoffs Face Trauma Too : Downsizing: Watching their colleagues pack up, employees left behind can't help thinking: If it happened to them, it can happen to me. DON OLDENBURG, THE WASHINGTON POST
COVER STORY : The Night of the Hunter : Game Warden Braves Perils of a Dark, Menacing Wilderness to Stalk Nocturnal Poachers in Mt. Baldy's Back Country RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports : PREPS GARY KLEIN
Sports : La Mirada, Montebello Players Dominate Southeast All-Stars : Football: Each school lands five players on The Times' 1994 team. Santa Fe and St. Paul each have three selections. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Macho Menace Rules the Roost BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : Putting Ice Skaters on Easy Street : A $3.5-million facility in Simi Valley has two big rinks and lots of time allotted for recreational skating. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Years of Effort Produce 600-Page Celtic Epic : Kathryn Cocquyt started off researching mouth bits for horses and ended up with a saga about 1st-Century warriors. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quilts Keep Alive Memories of Hard Times : Art: Hystercine Rankin's hundreds of works vividly capture her experiences growing up black and poor in rural Mississippi. JANELLE CARTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHOP TALK : Nights in Black Satin Draw Near : California's casual chic takes a holiday for seasonal glamour. And dress-up apparel can be found for a low-down price. JULIE SAWYER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports ROB FERNAS
Sports : FOOTBALL AWARDS SEAN WATERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
McCarthyism? No, Historic U.S. Nativism : Exploiting fears is an old tradition, amplified today by TV tabloids and the religious right. VICTOR NAVASKY, Victor Navasky, the author of "Naming Names," a study of the McCarthy era, is a senior fellow at the Freedom Forum Media Studies Center at Columbia University while on leave as editor of the Nation.
Long Sentence for Gang Member Who Raped, Beat Woman : Crime: The attacker also battered the victim's 3-year-old son and left them both for dead at their Tustin home. His sentence is 50 years to life. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central : FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Guy Carrozzo Is Sworn In as Mayor DEBRA CANO
Simpson Distraught in Jail Visit, Deputy Says : Trial: Hearing deals with admissibility of defendant's conversation with Rosie Grier that officer says he overheard. JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quezada Won't Seek Reelection : Schools: The board's first Latina member says she's making the 'right decision' to step down after serving eight years. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Noted Doctor Named to Head UCI Neurosurgery Unit : Medicine: The growing department will be led by Dr. Michael Dogali, one of the nation's foremost experts in the field. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Warned of Stadium's Pitfalls : Government: Council hears from a community whose funds were strained when it built sports facility. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Orange County Financial Crisis
PLATFORM : Historian Gingrich ROBERT DAWIDOFF is a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School. He told The Times: and
MOORPARK : Board Expands Plan for School Discipline SCOTT HADLY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Sheriff Welcomes Report of Drop in Officer Shootings
Newport / Costa Mesa / Irvine : IRVINE : Council Stepping Up Meetings During Crisis RUSS LOAR
Countywide : ORANGE : Gifts Are Needed for Inmates' Children LESLEY WRIGHT
Police Seek Hit-and-Run Case Information
Northwest : BUENA PARK : High-Rise Ad Signs Approved by Council LESLEY WRIGHT
Togetherness a Must in the Bonds Fiasco : A statewide commitment to recovery will pave way to restored confidence in Orange County
One Election Doesn't Make a Revolution : Politics: Women didn't gain instant parity in Campaign '92 nor were they consigned to history by Campaign '94. RUTH B. MANDEL, Ruth B. Mandel is the director of the Center for the American Woman and Politics at Rutgers University. and
Saddleback / South Beach : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Trustees Blast Planned Release of CLAS Scores JEFF BEAN
CAMARILLO : 5th Medfly Spraying Called a Success J.E. MITCHELL
CAMARILLO : City Expands Job of Economic Consultant J.E. MITCHELL
Orange County Almanac
City Donates $5,000 for Literacy Program CARLOS V. LOZANO
Obituaries
Saddleback / South Beach : SOUTH COUNTY : Group Serves as Hub for Holiday Sharing FRANK MESSINA
Central : ORANGE : Cable Firm Gets Heat for Airing Adult Films LESLEY WRIGHT
2 Named to County Transit Commission SARA CATANIA
A House Without a Home : City Workers Haul Away Residence-on-Wheels Built by Transient GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecution Vilifies Thornton as Coldblooded DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback / South Beach : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Applications Sought for City Panel Seats JEFF BEAN
A Valuable Law-Enforcement Lesson : Report on sheriff underscores importance of citizen participation; now for the LAPD . . .
SANTA MONICA : Council Breaks Deadlock After a Week, Names Mayor
Plan Would Cut Valley's Sewer Rates HUGO MARTIN
Newport / Costa Mesa / Irvine : IRVINE : Activists to Protest at Radioactive Waste Panel Meeting RUSS LOAR
Classes Learn Space 'Is Just Starting' : Special Hands-On Program Teaches Students About Rockets and Comets LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Islamic Troops to the Rescue? : The French proposal could disguise the rout
Prop. 187 Adviser to Help Florida Groups GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Distraught in Jail Visit, Deputy Says : The Evolution of News Ethics in Reporting Trials BILL BOYARSKY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Pleads Innocent to Endangering Son JEANNETTE REGALADO
President of College Board Is Reelected JON NALICK
County Leaders Lobby Pentagon to Save Bases MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Line Up to Fill Opening on City Council : Thousand Oaks: Several unsuccessful contenders in November's balloting express interest in running if a special election is held. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moving to Mexico
Bad News
Renaming Freeway
Jobs Recovery Credit
North : PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA : School District, Uncertain of Impact of Crisis, Reports on Finances DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
LOS ANGELES : Boland, Hayden Propose to Split Up School District
OXNARD : Plans for Shopping Center Can Proceed MIGUEL BUSTILLO
MOORPARK : School Board Lauds Departing Principal SCOTT HADLY
WWII Exhibit Hours Expanded
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Don't Squeeze Orange County : It is in everyone's best interest for the state to step in and provide some relief to the bankrupt county. RICHARD PEISER, Richard Peiser is director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate Development at USC. and
OAK PARK : Ex-LAPD Officer to Be Tried in Robberies PAUL LIEBERMAN
BURBANK : Airport Wins Big Round in Fight for New Terminal
Seniors : Achievements, activities ALAN EYERLY WITH BERT ELJERA, LYNN FRANEY, RUSS LOAR AND HOLLY J. WAGNER
LOS ANGELES : Judge Tells Caltrans to Clean Up Hazardous Waste
Candlelight Vigil Planned to Protest Laguna Tollway : Activism: Opponents of the San Joaquin Hills corridor, which would slice through the canyon, hope the county's bankruptcy will hinder the project. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cutbacks in Simi School Budget OKd TRACY WILSON and SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suit Against D.A. Moved to County MACK REED
RESEDA : Student Leaders Tackle Graffiti Around School ANTONIO OLIVO
MAN IN THE NEWS : When the Shark Bites, an Unusual Expert Surfaces ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North : FULLERTON : Police Back Statewide Anti-DUI Event Friday MIMI KO
Builder Scraps Controversial High-Rise Plans SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Doctor Investigated in Abortion Death From Associated Press
Investigator Pleads No Contest to Possessing Police Data : Courts: Thomas Whiteaker is fined $5,000 and sentenced to a year of summary probation. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tradition Is Well-Received : Carolers Stage Las Posadas in Fullerton MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Meeting to Focus on Plant Life After Fires MIMI KO
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : 'Bomb' Found on Campus Is a Pot Pipe MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Post Office Lists Bomb Indicators YVETTE CABRERA
AGOURA HILLS : Mann Theatres to Be Part of New Project FRANK MANNING
Up to 220 Teledyne Inc. Employees to Lose Jobs : Business: Northridge and Newbury Park facilities are being affected by pending sale of division to Litton Industries. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Police Group Funds : Courts: Former member of the Fountain Valley force is given six-month sentence for $36,000 embezzlement. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Students Clash With Panelist Over Prop. 187 MAKI BECKER
Northwest : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Sergeant Hopes to See More Women on Force DEBRA CANO
Quezada Won't Seek Another Term on L.A. School Board AMY PYLE
Green Card Bureaucracy
Firefighters Testify on Department Racial Strife : Government: Many at committee hearing criticize Chief Manning for his role in allowing alleged discrimination. Others say they have never witnessed bias. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Committed to Flying : Commuters: Despite American Eagle crashes, many at Oxnard Airport are undeterred, citing overall safety of the craft. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DWP Credits Night Shift With Saving L.A. From Blackout EDMUND NEWTON
Jury Study to Look at Racial Biases, Trial Results : Justice: Cal State Fullerton researchers will examine panelists' experiences and their possible preconceptions about defendants. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Killed in Crash Apparently Had Heart Attack
SAN FERNANDO : Economics Classes Talk With SEC Head TIM MAY
Central : TUSTIN : School Trustees to Develop a 'Crisis Budget' BERT ELJERA
Fraud Figure Minkow Switched to Halfway House : Prisons: Convicted in $26-million ZZZZ Best swindle, former teen-age entrepreneur has pledged to begin repaying victims. Some remain skeptical, however. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fleiss Lawyers Blame Jurors, Seek Retrial : Courts: Five from the panel have said they had improper conversations about the case. The judge must decide if their conduct affected the verdict. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Scare Forces Evacuation at Mall : Crime: More than 50,000 people had to leave Glendale Galleria after an anonymous telephone threat. Three flour-filled packages were found. VIVIEN LOU CHEN and STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Library Expands WWII Exhibit Hours MACK REED
Minkow Released From Custody After 7 Years NICHOLAS RICCARDI and JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Christian Science Room Visitors Stop to Sit, Perhaps Snooze JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Guts House, Displacing Family MATTHEW MOSK
Trickle-Down Economics for the Home SCOTT HARRIS
Pig on the Lam From Pen Caught on Freeway KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT PEOPLE WHO MATTER : This Filipina Educator Says, 'Speak Up' ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Silence Finally Broken in '84 Slaying of Youth SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Santa Clarita to Offer Incentives : Business: Council authorizes fee waivers to attract companies, and pays firm to develop an economic strategy. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Transferred in Razor Incident : Education: School district, family reach agreement over kindergartner who had shown blade he found to classmates on bus. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Body Found Near Dam Is Identified JULIE FIELDS
Costs Delay Fillmore City Hall Project PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
North : PLACENTIA : New Mayor Has His Work Cut Out for Him HOLLY J. WAGNER
THOUSAND OAKS : Editor of Newspaper Says He'll Resign STEPHANIE SIMON
VAN NUYS : Closing Arguments in Murder Trial to Begin ANN W. O'NEILL
FEMA Grant Extends 'Ghost Town' Patrols JEFF SCHNAUFER
Fishing Around : Insurance Salesman Makes a Hobby of Shark Attack Data ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Holiday Cards Cheer Creators Too : Children With Cancer Use Artwork to Raise Self-Esteem, Consciousness NANCY HSU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Ahmanson Land to Plant 2,000 Oaks FRANK MANNING
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Mall : Glendale: More than 50,000 people are driven from the Galleria. Three suspicious packages turn out to be bags of flour. VIVIEN LOU CHEN and STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Coffee Shops to Give Compost a Free Perk STEPHANIE SIMON
BUSINESS
Santa Ana Entrepreneur Hits It Big With Pinata Business : Products: Oscar Vargas left the high-tech computer industry to launch a company that has proved to be a low-tech success. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : Capital Gains Uncertainty Proves Taxing to Israeli Investors : Mideast: Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is tight-lipped about proposal, but some say he may be backing away from it. TOVA COHEN, REUTERS
Ralphs and Owner of Alpha Beta to Sell Stores : Retailing: Divestiture of 27 outlets, approved by state attorney general, is likely to pave way for California's largest grocery merger. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Big Diagnostic Firms Plan to Merge : Medicine: National Health and Roche Biomedical would form the largest chain of test labs in the United States. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Rates End Mixed; Dow Surges 30.95 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE EMERGING INTERACTIVE WORLD : New Digital Cable Is Put to the Test : Multimedia: Time Warner hopes 'full-service network' will become ultimate diversion in theme park-studded Orlando. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos John O'Dell / Times staff writer
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Computerdom's Winds of Change Will Bring a Blast of Fresh Errors MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
Executive Travel
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : Global Markets and Economic Update
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wisconsin Firm to Buy HMO California
Factory Output High, but Inflation Slight From Associated Press
Sony Assigns Sagansky New Duties in Sign of More Change : Entertainment: He will join the studio's board of directors and executive committee. CLAUDIA ELLER and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hooked on Phonics Agrees to FTC Advertising Rules : Regulation: The O.C.-based company is barred from making unsubstantiated claims about the program's ability to teach reading. AARON NATHANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Economic News Spurs Stocks; Dow Rises 30.95 From Times Wire Services
2 Groups Join to Create O.C. Business Council : Merger: Chamber of Commerce, Industrial League 'should be much more powerful combined,' an official says. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Business Team Aims to Restore County's Image : Strategy: Top leaders seek alliance to mend the area's finances and standing. They oppose tax and user fee hikes. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
General Mills Plans Spinoff of Its Restaurants : Corporations: Analyst praises the move, which will allow the parent to focus on consumer foods. From Bloomberg Business News
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bankers Trust Derivative Sale Violated Law, Regulators Say From Washington Post
Executive Travel : Expect More Travelers, More Trips in '95 CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
A Sampling of Corporations and Their Causes From Associated Press
Firm Places Its President on a Leave : Management: Abbey Healthcare terms action a 'request' but concedes the executive has little say in decision. Pressures from family illnesses sparked decision, company says. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Crisis Could Force Some Money Funds to Cut Share Prices From Times Staff and Wire Services
On-Line Mice Aren't Stirring : Cyber Shopping Lacks Appeal of Trip to Mall GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUTOS : Huntington Firm Puts Its Off-Road Expertise to Use for U.S. Military John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Decorating the Christmas Tree Is Big Business : Collecting: The significance of ornaments can range from an impersonal investment to a personal passion. AMY LIGNITZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
They're the Faces Behind the Greeting Cards : Holidays: The creative staff at Hallmark goes to unusual lengths to try to make the messages meaningful. AMY LIGNITZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Many Corporate Givers Target Pet Projects and Issues : Charity: In some cases the policy is dictated by shrinking resources. In others a particular cause is a good marketing ploy. LISA GENASCI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
Save the Blotkake BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEWS : Annual Cookbook Issue : The Year's Tastiest Page-Turners MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Annual Cookbook Issue : Hugh's Back . . . and Bigger Than Ever DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
You Butternut Pout BETTY ROSBOTTOM
The Ginger Woman MARIE SIMMONS
Comfort Food and Less MARY CARROLL
Kid 'n' Play JONATHAN GOLD
Potatoes, Banana-Nut Bread, Mushroom Salad ROSE DOSTI
Ducking the Holidays ABBY MANDEL
Cake for Two BEV BENNETT
The Squash in Winter MICHAEL ROBERTS
In Vino Trivia CHARLES PERRY
Annual Cookbook Issue : Investment Picks KATHIE JENKINS
The Magic Pumpkin: It's a Bread, It's a Cake MARION CUNNINGHAM
Annual Cookbook Issue : BOOK REVIEW : An Armchair Guide to the Indian Table : INDIAN FOOD: A Historical Companion By K. T. Achaya (Oxford University Press: 1994; $35; 290 pp.) CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Cookbook Issue : BOOKS ON CD-ROM : From Disk to Platter CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Cookbook Issue : Cookbook Collecting: A Rage for Recipes KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Cookbook Issue : BOOK REVIEW : The Essence of Good Cooking : ESSENCE BRINGS YOU GREAT COOKING By Jonell Nash (Amistad: 1994; $29.95; illustrated, 465 pp.) BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Swimming Official Gets Suspended ELLIOTT ALMOND
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Arkansas Starting to Put the Pieces Back Together GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Colts Make Switch Back to Harbaugh Associated Press
BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : It Isn't Pretty, but Santa Margarita Dumps Fountain Valley DAVE McKIBBEN
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell's Plan: Take Crowd Out of Game STEVE SPRINGER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Huge First Half Key to Victory for Ocean View MICHAEL ITAGAKI
The Times 1994 Fall All-county Teams : All-county Girls' Tennis
Maryland Approves the Testing of Cable TV Home-Betting System From Associated Press
Burton Again Named All-American
Tarpley Suspended for One Game From Associated Press
Clippers' Resurgence Short-Lived CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Women Win Easily
Names in the News
He's an Expert When Talking Words of War MAL FLORENCE
NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers Find Improbable Way to Win From Associated Press
Concordia Scores One for Little Guys MARTIN BECK
Maryland OKs at-Home Betting Test From Associated Press
Ventura Vaults to No. 1 Ranking
Boys' Basketball Roundup MIKE TERRY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOURNAMENT : Miller Puts on Finishing Touch, 69-68 MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Wright Replaces Newman as Starter T.J. SIMERS
THE TIMES 1994 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Criticism Adds Spark for DeVera : Athlete of the year: Comments from family, friends and coaches gave Villa Park sophomore tennis star a much-needed boost. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Committee Will Consider Breaking Section Into Regions CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just How Poor Can Sport Be? : Players: Signing of Jefferies by Phillies, acquisition of McDowell by Yankees go against laws of economics. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners, Union Strike Out in Settlement Try : Baseball: Management scheduled to implement salary cap today. Next stop for two sides appears to be courts. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Boys' Soccer Roundup
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Wright Replaces Newman as Starter T.J. SIMERS
CSUN's Vaughn Is Named All-American STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simon Makes the Transition in His Mind
Faldo Says Proposed World Tour Won't Happen From Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Calvary Chapel Dominates Four-Way Wrestling Meet
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Princeton No Match for UMass From Associated Press
Girls' Basketball Roundup
All-League Girls' Volleyball Teams : CENTURY LEAGUE
Love It or Leave It : Engilman Again Contemplates Resigning as Coach at Sylmar PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simmons Replaces Jones as Oklahoma State Coach From Associated Press
THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : Ventura Exposed for Power It Is FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Agajanian Kicked Football Into Age of Specialization JIM MURRAY
McNall Pleads Guilty to Fraud : Jurisprudence: Former King owner admits to four criminal counts in U.S. District Court. JAMES BATES and LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ROUNDUP : Mosley Lifts Master's to 5th Win in a Row
Thousand Oaks Works Triple Time : Prep basketball: Lancers need three extra periods to dispose of Simi Valley, 92-89. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Who Are Those Heroes? : Pro football: Nobodies everywhere else, they become somebodies by signing with the expansion Jaguars and Panthers. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Anonymous No Longer : Former All-Pro Saul Toiled for Rams, Needed Golf Club to Make His Mark MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jacobsen Measures Improvement by 3s DANA HADDAD
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Among McNall's Crimes Was Betraying Our Trust HELENE ELLIOTT
Boys' Basketball Roundup
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Baze Eclipses Jockey Rivals BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : El Dorado Points Out Problem for Canyon MARTIN HENDERSON
Nelford Really Drawing on Experience : Wrestling: Rio Mesa senior is a two-time league champion and also an aspiring artist. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Hearing Date Set for Beauregard
Attorneys Meet as NHL Goes Nowhere HELENE ELLIOTT
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING / TEAMS TO WATCH : Traditional Powers Tighten Their Grips VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Women Quietly Confident This Year WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Boxing Helena' Judge Won't Be Presiding Over Retrial : Lawsuit: Kim Basinger's defense attorney files a peremptory motion against Judge Judith Chirlin. The $8.1-million ruling against the actress was overturned. JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Theater Review : A Personable Rogers Gives This 'Follies' Its Jollies T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : Club May Have No Name but It's Getting a Reputation HEIDI SIEGMUND and * Club With No Name on Sundays at Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. 21 and over. $5 cover. (213) 466-6111.
'Vitalogy' Makes for a Real Pearl Jam of a Seller : Pop music: The album sold 877,000 copies in its first week. Kenny G drops to No. 2 and the Beatles two-disc set sells a surprising 360,000. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Christmas in Sign' Performance Scheduled
A New Look, a New Feel DON SHIRLEY
Final Touch-Ups at the Ahmanson DON SHIRLEY
THEATER REVIEW : Santa Susana Rep Presents Holiday 'Carol' by the Book PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punks Insure Us Against Musical Bankruptcy MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cyber Chat
The Critics Are Voting; Let the Oscar Buzz Begin RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. : THE ARTS SHAUNA SNOW
THEATER REVIEW : Evolving Door Makes Its Name With "Mud" T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : Move Over, Rock 'n' Rollers: : Power Rangers Storm the Stage CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Richard Tuttle, a Minimalist Who Likes Going to Extremes DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : In the Musical 'King Lear,' They All Get a Second Chance LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Enjoyable, Endearing Paean to 'Romance' WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
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