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What happened on December 24, 1994
NEWS
Hypoallergenic Housing Project a Disappointment : Health: Ecology House was designed for the chemically sensitive, but many tenants report symptoms anyway. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Will Pay $94,000 to Settle Complex Sex Harassment Case From Reuters
Sale of $3,395 O.J. Simpson Statues Shows Lots of Brass : Celebrity: Marketing of bronze figures of murder suspect is perfectly legal but poses ethical questions. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ireland Frees Nine IRA Members, Citing Support for Peace Process : Europe: Protestant unionists accuse Dublin of bowing to terrorists. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Greenpeace Rethinks Its Militant Methods : The activist group faces falling membership, dwindling donations and the adoption of its cause by governments it once challenged. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fedco, Remington to Pay Fine, Stop Selling Pen Knife
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Whitewater Hearings Unneeded, Poll Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stalled Hopes and Dreams in Bethlehem MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brulte Says He Urged Brown to End Battle CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanon Raids Mark Upsurge in Fighting MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next O.C. Cut: $80 Million More : Bankruptcy: The slashes--for next fiscal year--will be on top of $40 million in reductions and budget shifts this year. Devastating fallout is foreseen. MARK PLATTE and JODI WILGOREN and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State's Population at Peak but Growth Rate Is Slowing
$80 Million More in Cuts Needed, O.C. Officials Say : Bankruptcy: The slashes--for next fiscal year--will be on top of $40 million in reductions and budget shifts this year. Devastating fallout is foreseen. MARK PLATTE and JODI WILGOREN and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Editorial Commentary Across The Nation
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Daily Developments
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Sheriff and D.A.'s Role in Cuts Is Questioned : Budget: Lawyers and judges point out that the two officials recommended big trims in criminal defense services for the poor but spared their own departments. DAN WEIKEL and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Employees Face Grim Prospects Amid Cuts : Reaction: Even for those whose jobs are safe for now, likelihood of increased workloads, longer hours and uncertain pay is distressing. TRACY WEBER and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fullerton Man Arrested in Death of 7-Month-Old Son KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleagues Pay Tribute at Rusk Service from Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Behind-the-Scenes Player Lewis Now on Center Stage JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Ditching Research for Rubles : Russia's best and brightest are defecting--to the country's booming business world. The internal 'brain drain' is ruining many once-vaunted science programs. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Approves Saliva Test for Detecting AIDS Virus : Health: Ruling allows option besides using blood. Agency also allows marketing of saline breast implants for 3 more years. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Roles of Sheriff, D.A. in Urging Cuts Questioned : Budget: Lawyers and judges point out that the two officials recommended big trims in criminal defense services for the poor but spared their own departments. DAN WEIKEL and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coast Guard Bars QE2 Cruise, Cites Safety Problems from Reuters
Liberal Withdraws Name for White House Budget Post JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Max H. Schoen; Dental Care Innovator
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Abortions Are Fewer, Sooner, CDC Reports From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RELIGION : Gospel According to German Author Links Jesus to Buddha JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Sailor Wins Stay in Gay Rule Discharge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Workers Left Dispirited Over Holidays GREG HERNANDEZ and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Haiti Soldiers Demand Pay After Being Fired in Cutbacks Associated Press
Ann E. Kalman; Advertising Executive
Lord Pitt; One of 1st Blacks in House of Lords
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Voices
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Unions Told Layoffs Can Be Minimized by Early Retirements DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Joins Mall Crowd for Gift Shopping Spree From Reuters
Science, Myth Combine to Raise Fears of Volcano Disaster : Mexico: Millions live in ash path of rumbling Popocatepetl. First recorded eruption, in 1519, killed conquistadors who tried to challenge Aztec belief. MARK FINEMAN and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anaheim Man Dies in Jail Hospital Ward
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : NOTEBOOK : No 3-Alarm Pomp in Times of Austerity Shelby Grad, with staff and correspondent reports
On Wall Street, Fiasco Is Only a Radar Blip GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechen War Raises Fear of New Instability CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested in Separate White House Incidents : Crime: Latest occurrences were nonviolent. Officials say risk of 'copycat syndrome' may be developing. from Associated Press
N.Y. Firebomb Suspect Says He's a Victim from Newsday
Tobacco Tax Improperly Used to Balance Budget, Judge Rules Associated Press
Bosnian Serbs, Government OK Cease-Fire : Balkans: Disputes over wording postpone truce a day. Release of prisoners delayed. From Associated Press
Grozny Bombs Kill at Least 80, Legislator Says From Times Wire Services
Santa Barbara Mayor Quits After Losing Term Limits Case Associated Press
Daniel Israel Arnon; UC Berkeley Plant Biologist
Her CIA Sex Bias Suit Settled for $410,000, Agent Says She Hopes Agency Can Change RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joseph H. Howard; Ethnomusicologist
Counsel's Reach in Espy Inquiry Raises Outcry SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Osborn; Political Cartoonist
Debate Over INS Checkpoints Intensifies : Immigration: Fewer arrests at San Clemente, Temecula sites raise doubts on effectiveness. Officials say they remain vital. From Associated Press
Unprecedented Crisis Put Unusual Troika in Charge JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : For County Employees, No Holiday From Uncertainty About Layoffs GREG HERNANDEZ and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pilot May Be Freed for Christmas : North Korea: Release of surviving airman said to be planned. U.S. warns report is unconfirmed. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabbi Solomon Gaon; Leading Sephardi Rabbi
Law Firm Appeals $3.8-Million Sex-Harassment Award From Associated Press
FDA approves saliva test for detecting AIDS virus By Marlene Cimons, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LOS ANGELES : Trash Pickup on Normal Schedule During Holidays
Firefighters, Officers Aid Needy : Donations: Family whose home was destroyed in a fire receives items from a station toy drive. And police collect funds for children of a slain safety officer. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Homes May Get Stilts Exemption : Simi Valley: FEMA promises to waive elevation requirement. Quake-damaged residences are in flood plain. SARA CATANIA and STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Outspoken Activist Becomes a Bureaucrat : Government: Topanga Canyon woman who fought housing development says she's ready for low-key role as an aide to Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hospital Nurses Edge Closer to Unionizing IRA E. STOLL
SEAL BEACH : Mayor Made New Finance Panel Chair RUSS LOAR
Countywide : Holiday Closings
STUDIO CITY : City Plans to Widen Tujunga Ave. Bridge KAY HWANGBO
VAN NUYS : Procrastinators Pay the Price--Toeing the Line MICHAEL ARKUSH
Kemp Vows to Help L.A. Win Urban Aid Package : Funding: Former Cabinet secretary criticizes Clinton for not designating the city an empowerment zone. He says he will work with new GOP majority in Congress to win support. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Charter School Takes 1st Step to Regain Status
Countywide : Museum to Offer Children's Workshops ALAN EYERLY
NEWPORT BEACH : Water Release Plan Will Be Studied More HOLLY J. WAGNER
Landmark Restaurant Cancels Plan to Close CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Council Looks for Better Year in '95 FRANK MANNING
City Guide
Forecast: Hazy Skies, Heavy Holiday Traffic MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Cuts That Hurt the Most : Is Orange County spreading the pain equitably?
Orange County Almanac
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Mr. Claus Says Santa Isn't Just for Christmas JOHN DART
Obituaries
BUENA PARK : She Wanted a Toy Car and Gets a Joy Ride NANCY HSU
Investments
Prepare Food With Care, Experts Say : Countywide JEFF BEAN
VILLA PARK : City's Move to Invest in O.C. Fund Criticized BILL BILLITER
Fire Guts Home, Burns Gifts, Turns Out a Family : Oxnard: Six adults and eight children escape the blaze, which started near a Yule tree. Firefighters replace a charred turkey. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Reach Out in Christmas Goodwill KAY SAILLANT
4 Follow-Home Robbery Suspects Held in Valley NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE : $1.5-Million NASA Plane Breaks Up at High Altitude
Council Praises Ovrom's Advice on Deal With Haagen : Burbank: The city eventually made more money in mall agreement by rejecting his suggestion. Still, city manager is told, 'You're doing a great job.' VIVIEN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Fleeing Men Held in Armed Robbery THAO HUA
VILLA PARK : Federal Drainage Guidelines Approved BILL BILLITER
Parents of Drug Abusers Discover a Circle of Strength MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jewish 'Santa' Plays Role for Firefighters ANTONIO OLIVO
Hawthorne Faces $11-Million Deficit, Depressing Options JON GARCIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORD WATCH : A Bad Situation
Fingerprint Policy on Immigrants Altered PAUL ELIAS
Tollway Construction Halted : Transportation: An injunction stops grading in Laguna Canyon on the final leg of the road until a Jan. 5 hearing. Five more protesters are arrested at the work site. KEN ELLINGWOOD and LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Kiwanis Treats for Orangewood Children DEBRA CANO
Holiday Wrapping : Some Parking Meters Are Getting Christmas Off CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Arrested in Series of Valley Follow-Home Robberies : Crime: Two men and two teen-agers are jailed, but no names are released. Three more similar holdups are reported, one of them at gunpoint. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Caroling Truck to Continue Tradition GEOFFREY MOHAN
Volunteers Sought for Burbank Float JENNIFER OLDHAM
The Mexican Investment : Peso's plummet puts U.S. relationship to test
VENTURA : State Owes Widow $500,000 in Fatality DWAYNE BRAY
LYNWOOD : Baby Delivered Safely After Mother's Angioplasty
NEWPORT BEACH : Committees Survive Consolidation Efforts HOLLY J. WAGNER
VENTURA : Man Arrested After His Truck Hits Bus PAUL ELIAS
SANTA ANA : Man Not Charged in Shooting Death KEN ELLINGWOOD
Continuing a Family Legacy of Helping County's Needy : Charity: Southwest Community Center is one of several places where volunteers will be dishing up holiday spirit. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity Helps Pastor in Painful Recovery PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Families Dream Up Christmas Light Show FRANK MESSINA
INGLEWOOD : Police Sergeant Arrested in Shoplifting Case
ANAHEIM : Her Best Gift--Freedom to Visit Beach LESLEY WRIGHT
MISSION VIEJO : Pushcart Vendors OKd to Sell Food at Mall FRANK MESSINA
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback to Offer Classes to Community JEFF BEAN
Talking It Out : Cancer Patients Find That a Support Group Helps Them Deal With Illness, Frustration IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tamales Grace Many Christmas Eve Tables : Holidays: For Mexican families, it's 'like eating turkey on Thanksgiving,' a Santa Paula restaurant manager says. JAN STEVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa's Flight Plan
Author! Author ! . . . Author? : Move over, Norman Mailer and Tom Clancy--here comes Newt Gingrich
Jury Convicts Man in Slaying During Robbery at ATM : Verdict: Christopher Arthur Mann, 21, faces the death penalty for the shooting death of Hans Christian Herzog, who had just deposited money at a Lancaster bank. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Seeks Marrow From Retarded Sister LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rash of Crimes Leaves 1 Man Dead : Violence: Martin Hidalgo is fatally stabbed in Oxnard. In another case, a large gang brawl erupts outside a club. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antonovich Urges New Approaches to Fighting Crack : Cocaine: Supervisor asks county justice committee to develop enforcement programs to stem use of the drug.
O.C. Woman Sues After Attack at Vegas Resort From Associated Press
Train Kills Woman Who Lay on Tracks
Obituaries
Winter in Paul's Garden AL MARTINEZ
THOUSAND OAKS : Workshop Offered for Budding Actors STEPHANIE SIMON
Artist Vic Joachim Smith, an O.C. Professor, Dead at 65 CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slumlord Starts House Arrest at Rundown Building : Courts: La Habra man must spend 60 days at Mid-Wilshire apartment house he owns. He disputes city's allegations. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maintaining a Healthy Practice : Costa Mesa Doctor Treats Poor on Visits to Mexico NANCY HSU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donations Pour In for Family Robbed in Home Invasion : Crime: Gunmen terrorize couple, daughter, then steal car, valuables and gifts. Community tries to 'give Christmas back' to them. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slugs, Not Hugs, for Barney : Computers: Caltech students, using the Internet, create an evil twin for the beloved purple dinosaur. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peer Guidance : Tutors: Group study sessions led by A students help some struggling with 'killer' math and science courses at community colleges. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tale of Jesus' Birth Provides Look at Social Climate of the Times : History: Scholars say Mary and Joseph lived in an oppressive society in which they were heavily taxed. From Religion News Service
Christmas ROSANNE KEYNAN
Power Outage Hits 2 Large Shopping Malls PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'We felt God had said this is the time to expose it. It's like the building of the Tabernacle by Moses.' : Golden Tree of Life Heralds a Church's Return to Spotlight PAUL FELDMAN
Reporting on Local Economy
Relieving Hunger
Legalizing Prostitution
Orange County's Financial Crisis
SPORTS
Salary Cap an Idea Whose Time Has Come?
This Is the Definition of an Inexact Science
Two Senators Issue Challenge to Antitrust Exemption Associated Press
Works' 36 Points Lead Cypress Past Cerritos
Brea Olinda's Streak Stopped by Woodbridge : Girls' basketball: Warriors win, 51-33, to take Tournament of Champions title and end Ladycats' string at 65. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Lets Victory Slip Away LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Has a Big Finish for Lakers : Pro basketball: He scores 14 of his 27 points in fourth quarter of 100-89 victory over Sacramento. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ailing Hernandez Still Leads Sonora's Balanced Offense MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Klingersmith Leads Savanna Past Sonora, 48-41
O'Malley Still on the Outside Looking In : Baseball: Dodger president's absence from a pivotal role in negotiations has left some observers befuddled. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Have Shot, Run Out of Bullets : Pro basketball: Potential game-tying three-pointers by Woods and Murray go astray as Washington holds on to win, 105-102. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alemany Teams to Play Two at Sports Arena DAVE DESMOND
Angels Need Options on Personnel Decisions
They Need to Compute Beating-Traffic Factor
They Have Their Own Notes for Malamud . . .
OK, Everyone at Big A, Please Try Not to Get Too Emotional Today
Peace and Goodwill Are Out of Question
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Will Concern Be Coming West to Race? It's a Small Concern BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Kennedy Sparked by Janisse
Heyward Re-Signs, Stays With Falcons From Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine's Baker Gets 100th Victory : College basketball: Channell makes key play as Anteaters defeat St. Mary's, 69-66. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : The Rookies: Some Are the Best, Some Are a Bust Bill Plaschke
Playoff Picture
Yankees Fail to Offer Abbott a Contract : Baseball: Former Angel pitcher becomes a free agent, but a move back to Anaheim is in doubt because of the team's tight budget. From Staff and Wire Reports
Falcons' Heyward Signs Two-Year Deal From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Old Play Works to Winning Perfection for Spurs From Associated Press
Baker Finally Reaches Milestone : Basketball: UC Irvine coach gets 100th victory when Anteaters edge St. Mary's, 69-66, at Bren Center. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame (6-4-1) Didn't Deserve This
Raider-Chief Season Finale Offers a Bit of Everything : Pro football: There's a lot at stake when Kansas City visits the sold-out Coliseum today. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talking Has Stopped so Litigation Looms : Baseball: Players' union will take case to NLRB. More questions surface after owners implement salary cap. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNall Not Getting a Lot of Sympathy
McNall Not Getting a Lot of Sympathy
GIRLS' BASKETBALL SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Newbury Park Keeps Alemany at Bay, 56-48 DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting Salary Cap to Fit Won't Be Easy : Baseball: Teams begin preparing by making 36 players--including Jim Abbott--free agents. From Staff and Wire Reports
Ready to Take Her Shot : Ventura College's Hardy Can Score From All Points IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 7-0 Start, Lions Get Badgered : College basketball: No. 20 Wisconsin pulls away from Loyola behind Finley and Griffith, 75-60. Associated Press
Woodlief Seeks Memphis' Top Football Post JEFF FLETCHER
Titans' Luck Runs Out in Loss to San Francisco : Basketball: Fullerton falls, 90-82, in overtime despite five players scoring in double figures. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Louis Rams? Offer Looks Hard to Refuse : Pro football: Proposed deal instantly would make them one of the richest franchises in sports. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arkansas' Pressure Too Much for Tulsa From Associated Press
Pistol Shooters Promote Sport as an Endeavor for the Masses : Recreation: A Ventura County league is producing some of the nation's best shooters. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OK, Everyone at Big A, Please Try Not to Get Too Emotional Today
All-area Cross-country Team : Top Boys' Runner
Your Best Bet Is to Sit Still and Say as Little as Possible SHAV GLICK
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : The Rookies: Some Are the Best, Some Are a Bust Bill Plaschke
They Have Their Own Notes for Malamud . . .
PREP ROUNDUP : Clayton's 34 Help Katella Stay Unbeaten
All-area Cross-country Team : Top Girls' Runner
Rams May End on Lowest Note : Pro football: Small crowd expected for game against Washington Redskins that could be Anaheim Stadium finale. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Should Victim Become the Defendant?
Strike Up a Chord of Uncertainty : Baseball: Local major league rookies and minor leaguers weigh decision over crossing picket line. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebuilt Scholl Canyon Course Has the Smell of a Winner : Golf: Landfill under original layout was a health hazard. New course draws praise. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Goes to Great Lengths to Criticize New Uniforms
BUSINESS
Woman Sues Her HMO for Not Covering Maternity Costs : Insurance: Health Net refuses to pay because the Moreno Valley teacher gave birth at the organization's Oceanside facility. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Last-Minute Saturday : Retailers Have Visions of Record Last-Day Sales; Shoppers Wary, Worn GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : The Other Side of the Devalued Coin: Trade Should Benefit : Currency: Mexican exports are likely to become more competitive and its trade deficit should narrow soon. JONATHAN PETERSON and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Delta Wins Suit Brought by Failed Pan Am : Airlines: Federal judge finds the surviving carrier not liable for the demise of Pan Am, which sought $2.5 billion in damages. From Reuters
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Holiday Rallies : Stocks Up 18.51; Bonds, Dollar Less Spirited From Times Wire Services
MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Peso Settles Amid Fear of Short-Term Damage : Fallout: One Wall Street firm downgrades the nation's foreign debt. Mexican retailers already bemoan a drop in holiday sales. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearst to Quit Publishing Job at S.F. Examiner From Associated Press
Garamendi Tells Farmers to Pay $183.5 Million : Rebate: Commissioner also orders insurer to stop offering earthquake insurance with 20% and 25% deductibles. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Koll Ordered to Pay $20.8-Million Tax Judgment : Charge: At issue is previous tax-sharing agreement. Newport home builder says it will appeal, stands by its Bolsa Chica project. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Q&A with Kim Fields : Growing Up, 'Living Single' : 'I Didn't Want to End Up Like People Who Didn't Make It' MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
About 'Law & Order' . . .
Inside Hollywood
Weekend TV : Themes of Christmas Around the Dial N.F. MENDOZA
Keeping a Better Watch on TV Audience
Support for 'Pops'
'Ready' to Leave
A Law Test for Prop. 187
Boehm's Review Was Like a Bad Dream
'How to Succeed'
Will Christmas Presence Count at Oscar Time? : Movies: Releasing a film at year's end to qualify for the Academy Awards sometimes pays off big--remember 'Driving Miss Daisy'?--but it can also prove costly. JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : Can a Feature Film Really Be Inspired by Video Game? DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amish Quilt Show
Review Roseanne Benefit?
Format, Not the Deejays
Tapestry Artist Carpets His Own Road to Success : Commentary: The self-taught Keith Collins uses remnants of rugs to create artworks coveted by celebrities. And he works totally outside the system. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
There's Really Nothing Mystical About Underworld's Success : Pop Beat: The London-based dance trio mixes illusive elements with the organic presence of guitar, bass, drums and real-live vocals. LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Entertainment : Next Generation of 'Trek' Marketing: Uncut Videos MARTIE ZAD, THE WASHINGTON POST
TV Review : 'Humbug!' a Master Class in Vocal Reading ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Sound' Is Music to Her Ears : Theater: Country singer Marie Osmond adds Rodgers and Hammerstein to her repertoire in the classic that comes to Costa Mesa on Tuesday. SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Center Blast to Beat the Doldrums : Family: The venue's 30th anniversary celebration will serve up four free days of entertainment. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punk Show Violence Prompts Call for Change : Clubs: Police and promoters say Ice House security needs to be improved after two attacks. Venue's booking policy may be modified. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas Is an Old Tradition From Associated Press
Rooms With A View CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
HEARTH WARMERS : Stockings Brim With Tradition VALERIE ORLEANS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEARTH WARMERS : How to Keep Those Home Fires Burning JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Getting New Sink in Lime Green May Be Tough Match JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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