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What happened on December 30, 1994
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Woman, 74, Stabbed 20 Times in Home; Youth Arrested : Crimes: Police say she was handcuffed to a drain pipe in kitchen of her Reseda house. She undergoes surgery and is expected to live. The suspect lives nearby. JULIE TAMAKI and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries : Walter Popp; Pianist, Musical Coordinator
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman Killed in High-Speed Car Crash : Accidents: Police say she was driving over 100 m.p.h. when her vehicle struck a tree in Santa Clarita. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deadline Extended on Agent Orange Claims by Veterans THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Emergency Aid Centers to Open FRANK MANNING
Obituaries
Woman, 74, Stabbed 20 Times in Home : Crime: A 17-year-old neighbor is arrested in the assault and apparent robbery. The victim, who was found handcuffed in her kitchen, is in critical condition. JULIE TAMAKI and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Almanac
The Going Gets Tough for Easygoing County Labor Union Dana Parsons
Quake Centers to Be Closed for New Year's MAKI BECKER
In From the Cold
City Offers 'Seed Money' to Calabasas Pioneer Pageant FRANK MANNING
Office to Stay in Use Despite Seismic Risk : Safety: State ordered its Downtown garage closed, but a Caltrans building rated at the same hazard level will remain open pending retrofitting. KENNETH REICH and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hundreds Expected to Pray for Peace CHRISTINA LIMA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Police Had His Number
Laguna Hills OKs 5 More Stop Signs at Intersections
PORT HUENEME : Man Who Said He Had Gun Robs Bank MATTHEW MOSK
Thornton's Lawyers Seek Delay DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Beach Boulevard Project Completed ALAN EYERLY
Gay Business Group Hosts Awards Dinner MAKI BECKER
VILLA PARK : Council Votes to Invest in State Pool BILL BILLITER
3 Hurt in Separate Freeway Accidents JEFF McDONALD
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Students Held in Adult School Thefts MATTHEW MOSK
Motorist Robbed After Parking Car : Crime: Police say the hold-up of a Mercedes- Benz driver was the 15th follow-home crime this month. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Juan Capistrano : Developer Seeks City Approval for Condos JEFF BEAN
Obituaries
Robotic Eye to Watch Simpson Trial : Courts: A unique, remote-controlled still camera is installed in the courtroom. It will give newspaper and magazine photographers a closer shot of the action. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : $500,000 Senior Fund Safe From Fund Crisis RUSS LOAR
LAMP Project
Holiday Closings
Man, Teen-Ager Held in Death of Beverly Hills Shop Owner
Deputy Marshal Serving Warrant Injures Suspect MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Laws '94 : A Guide to New Legislation in L.A. County
Teller Accidentally Fills Office With Tear Gas
Claims That Tie Leukemia to Malathion Are Rebutted : Health: Top county official scolds Group Against Spraying People for scaring public with erroneous information. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Railroads, Ports Sign Deal for Alameda Corridor Project : Transportation: Pact is expected to raise $600 million of the $1.8 billion needed to build a freight route to Downtown. Next part is the toughest: Asking the U.S. government to pay the rest. MARISA OSORIO COLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disabled Motorists Praise Car Phone Program GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Man Dies After Being Struck by 2 Cars CHIP JOHNSON
Life Under the GOP
Schools
CAMARILLO : Man Arrested Over Alleged Threats JEFF McDONALD
Calabasas Will Open 2 Emergency Aid Centers FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Donations Replace Gifts Stolen at Center MAKI BECKER
PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL : Time Runs Short for Peace Process : The agenda needs some agreement with Palestinians that would survive a potential return of Likud in '96. JEROME M. SEGAL, Jerome M. Segal is a research fellow at the University of Maryland's Center for International and Security Studies and the director of the Jewish Peace Lobby based in Silver Spring, Md. He developed the basis for the proposals sketched here in his 1989 book, "Creating the Palestinian State--a Strategy for Peace" (Lawrence Hill).
The Greatest Gift of All : Rescue: Officer hears 911 call on Christmas Day and races to apartment, where he revives a choking 19-month-old girl. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK/GLENDALE : Cities' Floats Carry Pride of Volunteers STEVE RYFLE
UNIVERSAL CITY : Peace Treaty Signing to Be Re-Enacted TIM MAY
VENTURA : Bandits Rob Clerk and Motel Guest JULIE FIELDS
BUENA PARK : Council Reappoints Ousted Planning Commissioner LESLEY WRIGHT
Obituaries : Robert Emhardt; Actor, School Board Member
BURBANK : Woman Injured in Fall From Escalator VIVIEN LOU CHEN
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Technology in the Surf
Their Number Is Up : Traffic: Motorists in Thousand Oaks slow down when they see their speeds announced ahead in huge yellow figures. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Post Offices to Begin Delivering Tax Forms YVETTE CABRERA
Young Car Buff, Truck Driver Died in Pileup : Traffic: Woman, 20, was going to Upland when her car was hit repeatedly in 30-car crash on Interstate 5. Trucker had worked for company for two years. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : No Trace of Man Who Left to Run Errands THAO HUA
MISSION VIEJO : $500 Reward Offered for Arrest of Graffiti Vandals FRANK MESSINA
A Jail Rule Should Be a Jail Rule
TUSTIN : Students Create Video Detailing Police Work BERT ELJERA
Youth, 16, Slain in Front of His Twin : Crime: Police say the Van Nuys killing and a non-fatal shooting in Panorama City were gang-related.
Municipal Officials in the San Fernando Valley Area
Obituaries : Johnny Lopez; Restaurant Owner
Term Limits
Sulfur Clouds May Have Killed Dinosaurs : Science: Researchers at JPL and in Moscow theorize that the impact of a giant comet sent poisonous plumes into the atmosphere, causing deadly rains. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Student, 20, Trucker Died in Fog : Crash: 'These things always seem to happen to the nicest people,' says the boss of 34-year-old man killed. CHP says pileup occurred in two stages. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Study Ties Infant-Killing Disease to Gene : Medicine: Researchers hope the results will help improve diagnoses and lead to treatments for spinal muscular atrophy. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Bellflower Renews Its Cargo Container Ban : Storage: Decision is part of effort to clean up the city and attract new business. The holders have never been permitted, but law has been ignored. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : 2 Arrested in Theft of Woman's Purse MATTHEW MOSK
Asian Man's Case Triggers Outcry : Activists Contend Many Wrongfully Held TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Problems Endure at Beleaguered Motel TIM MAY
FULLERTON : Student Volunteers Receive a Lesson in Art of Restoration MIMI KO
CALABASAS : City Helps Finance Pioneer Pageant FRANK MANNING
Wan to Head Cal State Fullerton's Science and Math Education Center ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Officials Predict Fiscal Slump Will End in '95 : Development: Many hope the promise of new housing, stores and perhaps a new factory will turn around the financial malaise of the '90s. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seaworthy Again : Ventura: Pier reopens after 14 storm-damaged pilings are repaired. Dozens visit despite cold temperatures. JAN STEVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Discord Surrounds Councilman Harmony : Politics: Critics are mounting recall effort over alleged physical and verbal attacks. He says he was only defending himself. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suit Says Deaf-Mute Was Abused on Bus
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Should Parents Pay for Their Kids' Crimes? ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Student Finds Niche on College Crew at 38 JAN STEVENS
PLACENTIA : Free Chamber Music Concerts to Be Offered HOLLY J. WAGNER
Countywide : Chamber Will Offer Green Card Renewal LESLEY WRIGHT
A Vow to Serve and Protect : Slain Public Safety Officer Died While Fulfilling Patriotic Duty, Brother Says ALAN ABRAHAMSON and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Post-Riot Recovery: And Miles Still to Go . . . : Municipal and federal initiatives, plus private programs, remain crucial
UNIVERSAL CITY : Oregon Ducks Team Up With Flighty Fowl MICHAEL ARKUSH
Officers Lay Slain Colleague to Rest : Farewell: Hundreds attend funeral of Thomas Worley, who was killed in a gun battle. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CAMARILLO : Fire Damages Home in Leisure Village JEFF McDONALD
Congregants' Faith Key to Synagogue's Expansion STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Bankruptcy
The Year in Review: Revisiting the notable Valley events of 1994. : Though Behind Bars, Nolan Keeps in Touch : Politics: Ex-GOP Assembly leader convicted of racketeering publishes a personal newsletter and advises campaigns by phone. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : $250,000 Gift Takes Arts Plaza Over Top MARY F. POLS
Oxnard Braces for a Year of Challenges : Government: City faces decisions on relieving traffic congestion, building low-cost housing and adding police officers. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Mountain Lion
Descendant of Walter Knott Regains Consciousness : Recovery: Desire Anderson, 17, the great-granddaughter of the park founder, was bludgeoned at her San Diego County home last month. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Larry Owen; Former Director of 'Today' DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Presence in South Korea
BUSINESS
Best, Worst of 1994's New Products Times Wire Services
2 Sentenced in Worker Comp Case : Fraud: Beverly Hills doctor and ex-wife plead no contest. Amount recovered is a record for such cases. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taxes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Leading Indicators Suggest Economic Slowdown : Forecast: Despite a higher-than-expected gain of 0.3% in November, analysts see more cooling. From Associated Press
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Tech Stocks Rally; Dollar Bounces Back From Times Staff and Wire Services
Company Town
Company Town Times Wire Services
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bull's-Eye View of '95 Rests on Power of the Megatrends TOM PETRUNO
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks End Mixed; Dollar Bounces Back From Times Wire Services
Educators Welcome President's Tax Plan but Fear GOP Cutbacks From Reuters
Waste Firm to Pay $325,000 to Settle Contract Claims DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REAL ESTATE : 2 Upcoming Seminars Will Take a Look at Industry's Fortunes John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Consumer Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unisys to Cut 4,000 Jobs Worldwide Next Year as Part of Restructuring : Layoffs: The company, which is shifting its emphasis from hardware to services, has three facilities in Orange County that may be affected. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo Replaces Finance Chief, Outlines Plan : Mexico: Technocrat Ortiz is named to post. President will unveil his emergency economic package on Monday. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No Knocks Yet for New Gas : Less-Toxic Fuel Is Here; Higher Prices May Follow MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Successful Game Plan by O.C. Hotels : Tourism: Westin South Coast Plaza and the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach acted early to lure bowl game business. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Grad Ortiz: Veteran of Financial Crises CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century 21's False-Advertising Claims Dismissed : Courts: Real estate giant had complained that several of rival ReMax's franchises deceptively touted better sales and service. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travelers Scramble to Trade Dollars for Devalued Peso : Currency: O.C. businesses are swamped for requests for Mexican money, which has lost about a third of its value. Initially, some U.S. exports will suffer, some experts say. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Farm Denied Homeowners Rate Hike From Bloomberg Business News
Company Town : Analyst Harold Vogel Leaves Merrill Lynch for Cowen & Co.
Consumer Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : A Year That Left 'Em Spinning : '94 Music Industry Shake-Ups Could Lead to Major Changes JAMES BATES and CHUCK PHILIPS
Telephone Companies Hear Call of New Round of Competition : Telecom: Beginning Sunday, the local long-distance market will be open to all comers. The ad attack has already begun. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruise Lines Expand Fleets for Vacation Treasure : Transportation: Eighteen new ships are set for delivery by late 1997, including the two biggest liners ever made. Passenger counts are projected to hit 8 million in the year 2000, nearly double the '93 tally. CATHERINE WILSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEWS
Mystery Shrouds Millionaire's Disappearance : Enigma: Cam Lyman looked and acted like a man. To some, she vanished as a cover for a sex change. But her sisters think she's dead. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chris Harris; Award-Winning TV Journalist BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Bombs Chechen Oil Plant; Dudayev Seeks Talks CAREY GOLDBERG and SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cities, Firms to Pay $63 Million to Clean Up Landfill MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
UC Study Links Spinal Defect to Abnormality THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Recording the Stone : Culture: Researchers plan to document the rock art painted on San Nicolas Island by ancient Indians. Erosion is erasing the pictographs of whales and fish. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Fiasco Bruises Montebello's Upbeat Spirit : Debt: Stung in Orange County debacle, city works out emergency plan. It has weathered money trouble before. JONATHAN PETERSON and STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mass Resignation in Bangladesh Is Bid to Force Premier From Office : Politics: Strike shuts down capital after 147 opposition lawmakers quit. Standoff has paralyzed Parliament. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Want to Get Organized? It's About Time : Lifestyle: Most of us suffer 'hurry sickness': trying to get too much done in too little time. And time-management cures don't always work. SUZANNE CURLEY, NEWSDAY
BRITAIN : Few Feeling Blue as Sunday Shopping Rules Are Retired : As churchgoing dwindles, families enjoy Sabbath at the mall. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy
President Must Back Next CIA Chief, Observers Say : Intelligence: Support from White House is seen as a crucial element in reviving the beleaguered agency. Names of possible nominees surface. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Says He Will Run for a Second Term JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : A Cosmic Quest : After the Valley's worst year in modern history, we search high and low for vibrations, indicators and predictions on the year ahead. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Episode Points to Limitations of Nuclear Deal JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : CityWalk Gets Ready to Rock DAVID WHARTON
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : inline : Standing Firm
Agencies Urge Court to Let Them Sue O.C. MATT LAIT and MARK PLATTE and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE GOODS : Found: A Guide to the Killer Resume DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How You Can Make the Most of Your Day SUZANNE CURLEY
Immigrant Scam Operator Gets 2nd Jail Term
LAUGH LINES : Both Really Wear on the Patience
ISRAEL : Effort to Curb Arab Politics Likely to Roil '95 MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Enough O.J. to Quench Any Thirst
Young Doesn't See Political Move to Right SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Takes Offensive on Welfare Plan ELIZABETH SHOGREN and MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : CONSUMERS / CONNIE KOENENN CONNIE KOENENN, Connie Koenenn covers consumer issues for Life & Style
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : FAMILIES / LYNN SMITH LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith covers family issues and writes the Real Life column for Life & Style
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : MAGAZINES / ROBERT LEVINE ROBERT LEVINE, Robert Levine writes about magazines for Life & Style
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : FASHION / ROSE-MARIE TURK ROSE-MARIE TURK, Rose-Marie Turk is a Life & Style fashion writer
Algeria Admits Security Lapse in Hijacking From Associated Press
Suddenly, O.C. Politicians Are on Threshold of Power : Government: GOP sweep in national elections has shifted local lawmakers from fringe to leadership. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Grants Awarded Associated Press
Parents Recruiting for Public Education : Schools: Valley couple leads drive away from private campuses. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Defense May Focus on Risk Warnings MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Life Experience Is Thorough Teacher JENNIFER BEAUVAIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; This fictional conversation was written by Jennifer Beauvais, a senior at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.
SCIENCE / CANCER RESEARCH : Progress Cited in Cutting Off Blood to Tumors From Times wire services
Valley Pop Music Charts
Eureka Quake Caused $1.2 Million in Damage Staff and wire reports
LAUGH LINES : THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Punchlines
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Agencies Seek Court's Permission to Sue O.C. : Bankruptcy: Water districts want ban on legal actions lifted so they can try to recover their property taxes. MATT LAIT and MARK PLATTE and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
News Bites JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Story Jokes
N. Korea Frees U.S. Copter Pilot : Asia: American is handed over in Panmunjom after being held nearly 2 weeks. The action ends 3 days of tense negotiations. The news is greeted with tears, cheers. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Proposes No Remedy for Social Security 'Notch' Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Yeltsin Takes Gamble With Crackdown in Caucasus : Russia: President's former allies are now among his harshest critics. They brand him a Kremlin hard-liner. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Critical of Gingrich's Deal for Books MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : N. Korea Frees U.S. Copter Pilot : Asia: He is handed over in Panmunjom after being held 13 days. Tense negotiations end, may yield direct contacts. Clinton, while pleased, criticizes Pyongyang for delay. DAVID HOLLEY and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5.7 Earthquake Destroys Homes in Southern China Reuters
Turkish Jet Crashes in Storm; 54 Die From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Where the Stars Went Out at Night : Chasen's. Perino's. The Cocoanut Grove. Old Hollywood's royalty held court in glamorous restaurants whose time has passed them by. SHAWN HUBLER and LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron's Best Defense May Be His Warnings MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / GENETIC RESEARCH : Study Links Abnormality to Spinal Muscular Atrophy THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Ex-Envoy Oakley to Pay $5,000 Fine in Airline Lobbying Case RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Where the Stars Went Out at Night : Chasen's. Perino's. The Cocoanut Grove. Old Hollywood's royalty held court in glamorous restaurants whose time has passed them by. SHAWN HUBLER and LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brown Indicates Willingness to Share Speaker's Powers MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Tsunami Shakes Up Office-Swapping JAMES BORNEMEIER
Clinton Takes the Offensive on Welfare : Reform: The Administration calls GOP reform proposal a 'cruel hoax' that would put 5 million children at risk. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Julie Haydon; Actress Achieved Fame in 'Glass Menagerie' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : $634 Million in Notes Sold to Fannie Mae : Investments: Sale price of $577 million appears to delight county officials. Reduction in investment pool shrinks county's potential losses. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : Designs on Fame in TV, Films CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Fund Crisis Is Tying Up Court Awards JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Fannie Mae Buys Back $634 Million in Risky Securities : Investments: Sale price of $577 million appears to delight county officials. Reduction in investment pool shrinks county's potential losses. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : NIGHT LIFE / BILL HIGGINS AND HILLARY JOHNSON BILL HIGGINS and HILLARY JOHNSON, Bill Higgins and Hillary Johnson cover the night life scene for Life & Style
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : FITNESS / KATHLEEN DOHENY KATHLEEN DOHENY, Kathleen Doheny writes about health and fitness for Life & Style
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Halts Cities' Park Grants : Recreation: Funds for equestrian trails and basketball courts--among others--have been suspended by bankruptcy. SHELBY GRAD and BERT EJERA and DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : BOOKS / ALEX RAKSIN ALEX RAKSIN, Alex Raksin is deputy editor of The Times Book Review
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The more things change, the more they are completely different. Monty Python draws another generation into its comic quest. : : Holy Grail COREY GRIFFIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Corey Griffin is a junior at Troy High School in Fullerton
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : 12-Year-Old Punching All the Right Buttons BARBARA BRONSON GRAY
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Question of Consciousness Unanswered in Elegant Effort : SHADOWS OF THE MIND / A Search for the Missing Science of Consciousness by Roger Penrose ;Oxford University Press $25, 457 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : Coming Soon: A Theater Near You DAVID WHARTON
THE GOODS : Home Economics : Machines that make gourmet meals. Coffee mugs that plug into your dashboard. Housewares in 1995 will focus on saving time and money. CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secrets Revealed SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : HEALTH / SHARI ROAN SHARI ROAN, Shari Roan is the Life & Style health reporter
Hearing Is Believing : Despite their 'suburban California white chicks' image, the Scarletts have found their groove in a soul sound. DAVID S. BARRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : AUTOMOBILES / PAUL DEAN PAUL DEAN, Paul Dean writes the Behind the Wheel column for Life & Style
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : inline : Bits and Pieces
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : video game : Top Video Games of 1994 WILLIAM SCHIFFMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaking and Moving : Theaters are gravitating to the NoHo district after the Northridge quake. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oc High / Student News And Views
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : RELATIONSHIPS / KRISTINA SAUERWEIN KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, Kristina Sauerwein writes about relationships for Life & Style
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : Putting the Fear Into His Folks JOHN MORELL
THE GOODS : A Gradual Approach to Licensing Teen Drivers RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thou Shalt Plan Ahead : There are certain commandments one must follow to get the best buys. Preparation and research top the list. GERI COOK
THEATER REVIEW : Lacking in Laughs : Sophomoric gags and simplistic plot smother the humor in Todd Carr's 'Dead Dogs.' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Bounty of Flavors : Il Salotto offers a lavish lunch buffet for $4.95. Dinner promises even more. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every week in Valley Life!
A Match Made in the Heavens BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : POP CULTURE / IRENE LACHER IRENE LACHER, Irene Lacher writes about pop culture for Life & Style
Ticket to Disney History : Brothers' magazine dedicated to the park has grown up. It now has 2,000 readers from all over. SYLVIA L. OLIANDE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Sylvia L. Oliande writes regularly for The Times
94: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : Valley arts and entertainment rebound after a shaky start : In With the New : Plenty of Dash but Still Short on Cash JEANNETTE REGALADO
Hearing Is Believing : Despite their 'suburban California white chicks' image, the Scarletts have found their groove in a soul sound. DAVID S. BARRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, David S. Barry is a frequent contributor to The Times
Open Season at Brand : This year's art show at the library features 61 works, an eclectic mix of subject matter and techniques. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
THE GOODS : Home Economics : Good Try, but No Dice CONNIE KOENENN
Been There, Done That : Psychobabble is dead. So is your inner child, so you can stop listening now. Whining is definitely out, as is strenuous exercise--better to relax and enjoy a nice book about the good old days, a favorite CD-ROM disc or sex! Ditch all those plaid shirts and combat boots from '94 and slip back into something satin. Better yet, cook up some Spam. It's almost 1995 and everything old is new again. . . . : HOME COMPUTERS / DAVID COLKER DAVID COLKER, David Colker writes the Cyburbia column for Life & Style
A Truer Test of Skills : Great Western uses a high-tech screening process to achieve a more lasting fit of worker to job. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
Into the Underground CHERIE SAUNDERS
Making a Play for Westside : Acme Comedy Theatre is leaving the Valley for a new venue. Its next show opens Jan. 20 at the La Brea Avenue site. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hitting a Festive Note : Jazz musicians will play old hits and contemporary favorites in New Year's Eve shows at several Valley locations. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
ENTERTAINMENT
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Forget Barney--Make Way for Totoro, Brum and Hobo DONALD LIEBENSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Year Releases Will Give Fans Plenty to Celebrate ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Art of News Casting : Finding Right Mix of Anchors, Style Not That Easy STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will the Center Save the Day? : Arts: Although the facility has not been approached, its president says it might be able to help continue a countywide school program. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Videos Show--and Tell--the Scenes on Screen : Television: A company prepares TV programs and films for people with sight limitations. Tapes play on a standard VCR. DONALD LIEBENSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Loach's 'Ladybird': An Unrelenting View of Misery : Director's semi-documentary style frames the story of a woman who loses six of her children to the state authorities. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Year Jam-Packed With Jazz Releases : Recordings: Catching up with some new albums and reissues--from the traditional to contemporary--can be the perfect way to usher in the New Year. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Movie Year: Hollywood Loses Its Middle Class : Box office: Blockbusters helped make it a record-setting year, but there was a rash of complete flops, and moderate successes seemed to disappear altogether. RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A with CHICK HEARNS : Basketball's Fast-Talking Master Poet JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding Art in the Despair of Cuban Refugees : Exhibitions: As more rafts find their way into galleries, artists and curators struggle with presentation of a primitive craft used to escape a communist regime. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ardent Is the Perfect Word for Fanny Ardant : Movies: The French actress may be unfamiliar to Americans, but 'Colonel Chabert'--in which she is reunited with Gerard Depardieu--may change that. PATRICK PACHECO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals SEAN FAUSTINA
Here Are Some Year-End Tidbits Worth Chewing On
O.C. Theater Review : Music, Magic but no Mirth T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Year in Review: The O.C. theater scene was a pale shadow of reality : Behind Footlights, Highlights and Blind Spots JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994: The Year in Review : The Year in Review: The O.C. theater scene was a pale shadow of reality : The Year in Review: : Stealing Scenes and Acting Up
1994: The Year in Review : The Year in Review: Children's theaters yield some pretty fine efforts. : Shows Kept Kids Little and Big Entertained CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
These Rams a Team on the Rise : Holiday Bowl: Colorado State tries to make it Moeller's worst season at Michigan. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaw Says a Deal to Move Isn't Near : Rams: Three major differences with St. Louis remain to be settled, team president says, and 'somebody is going to have to give.' T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : GATOR: TENNESSEE vs. VIRGINIA TECH, Tonight : Volunteers Don't Want to Go Back Now Associated Press
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Storms Make Conditions Ideal in Sierra Bob Lochner
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : FIESTA: COLORADO vs. NOTRE DAME, Monday : 6-4-1 Irish Getting Some Respect Here BILL DWYRE
Parcells Voted Coach of Year for Bringing Success to Patriots Associated Press
If Best Ton for Ton Met Best Pound for Pound TIM KAWAKAMI
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Torrid Hart Advances to Title Game, 53-32 DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After a Loss to Brown, Northridge Finds Itself Feeling a Little Bit Blue : Men's basketball: Matadors reach new low after blowing 13-point lead in second half of Bears' 81-72 victory. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State in Spartan Final Associated Press
USC Runs Into a Big East Roadblock : College basketball: Seton Hall proves too physical for Trojans, who can't adjust and lose, 92-72. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Beats Eastern Kentucky Associated Press
Clippers Add Another Lowlight : Pro basketball: Fitch sees no positives as team is buried under three-point avalanche. Heat romps, 126-83. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSE BOWL DAILY REPORT : Will Lions Be the First Team? RANDY HARVEY
Puck Stops Here, Bettman Suggests : Hockey: Memo from NHL commissioner warns season must begin by Jan. 16 if 50 games, full playoff schedule are to take place. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss to Brown Is 'Low Point' for Northridge MIKE HISERMAN
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Alabama Deals Cal Its First Loss, 76-73 From Associated Press
Lakers Show Their Rebound Ability : Pro basketball: Campbell keys 96-95 victory over Seattle after big loss. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magnolia Rallies to Win in Four Overtimes
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : ORANGE: NEBRASKA vs. MIAMI, Sunday : Cornhuskers' Berringer Will Play Too GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : SUGAR: FLORIDA vs. FLORIDA STATE, Monday : Gators' Jackson Has Decision to Make JIM HODGES
Cooper Replaces Schnellenberger at Louisville From Staff and Wire Reports
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Knocks Off Vista in Mt. Carmel Tournament
Marina's Campbell Opts to Play Soccer for UCLA
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : COTTON: USC vs. TEXAS TECH, Monday : Vanderbilt Hasn't Offered Job to Riley EARL GUSTKEY
Tragedy Prevailed During the '94 Season Shav Glick
Shaw Says Rams, St. Louis Still Face Obstacles T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 From Area Earn Honors in Football PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL / CENTURY TOURNAMENT : Sonora Rolls Past Cypress Into Final MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two More NFL Coaches Are Sent Packing : Pro football: Seattle fires Flores and Denver dismisses Phillips in wake of disappointing seasons. From Associated Press
Cooper Replaces Schnellenberger at Louisville
VALLEY/VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Alemany Girls Advance to Tournament Final
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Nowling's Shot Gets Titans Past Pepperdine
Desormeaux, Almeida Shaken in Racing Spill BOB MIESZERSKI
SIDELINES : Chatsworth Girls Idle but 'Losses' Mount
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : CITRUS: ALABAMA vs. OHIO STATE, Monday : Stallings Will Do Interview With Son JOHN CHERWA
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkens' 938th Ties Auerbach Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL / ABOVE THE RIM TOURNAMENT : Cotton Comes to Mater Dei's Rescue Again DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL / CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Yang Steps Forward for Chaminade, 68-60 STEVE GALLUZZO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / COSTA MESA TOURNAMENT : Woodbridge Players Stay Fresh, Win Title DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' BASKETBALL / HART TOURNAMENT : Simi Valley Edges Notre Dame in Overtime DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ventura Improves to 18-0 With Tournament Title
Cooper Replaces Schnellenberger at Louisville From Staff and Wire Reports
Canyons Loses One at the Line : Men's basketball: Cougars tagged for 35 fouls and Antelope Valley wins tournament, 91-83. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' SOCCER / OCEAN VIEW HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT : Fountain Valley Beats Ocean View HEATHER STEVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Nebraska's No. 1 Man Will Be Frazier Again : Orange Bowl: Against Miami, Osborne will start quarterback who hasn't played since being sidelined by blood clots in September. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : The Key Question : Is It, 'How Little Are the Cornerbacks on Keyshawn Johnson?' Or Perhaps, "Will He Be Back at USC Next Year?' EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPPER BOWL : BYU's Walsh Finishes Off Gibbs, 31-6 Associated Press
BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Takes Marina Title in Overtime MELANIE NEFF
Long Beach State's Ratleff Lives Up to His Name CHRIS BALDWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : He's Not 100% on Cotton Mike Downey
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Finally Rises to Challenge by Beating Fountain Valley MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : SUN: TEXAS vs. NORTH CAROLINA, Today : Tar Heels Looking to Take a Big Step Associated Press
GIRLS' SOCCER / FOOTHILL EXCALIBUR TOURNAMENT : Marina Easily Defends Its Title MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Soccer Roundup
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Don Pierce, 57, Is Ready to Ride 3,547th Winner Bill Christine
Esperanza Safety Hector Plans to Attend Texas BOB ROHWER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cunningham Leads Fullerton to Victory Over Palomar
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Spurrier's Failure? : Dean Ends Career on Sidelines, Debating What Went Wrong as Wuerffel Stars for Gators JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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