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What happened on January 06, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
FULLERTON : Park Graffiti Gives Way to Muralists MIMI KO
SANTA ANA : Something to Cheer About at Mater Dei ALICIA DI RADO
50 Employees to Lose Jobs in Bank Takeover : Thousand Oaks: By April 8, four of the five locations will close, with accounts moved to nearby First Interstate branches. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decisions : Thousand Oaks Results from City Council votes Tuesday:
Assessment District Studied for Boulevard SCOTT GLOVER
Inspired by Dr. King, He Pens a Winner SUSAN BYRNES
Fire Warnings Urged for Christmas Trees HUGO MARTIN
Reduction in Hours Proposed for 2 Parks HUGO MARTIN
NEWPORT BEACH : Car Crash Kills Man; Driver, 24, is Held GREG HERNANDEZ
PORT HUENEME : Environmentalists Protest at City Hall PATRICK McCARTNEY
Cities to Get Say in Pollution Policies TINA DAUNT
6 Pick Up Forms for Council Elections GEOFFREY MOHAN
County and City Compromise on Funding Beach Services : Government: Supervisors vote to continue lifeguards' pay and maintenance through June 30 after Hermosa Beach agrees to subsidize costs. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Shakes His Shape-Up Resolve, Unless It Has Pepperoni JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HERMOSA BEACH : County to Pay for Beach Services Through June 30
THOUSAND OAKS : Activists for Disabled Criticize Plaza Access STEPHANIE SIMON
PLATFORM : A New Year's Grinch Dr. KATHERINE DOWLING is the author of "How to Raise a Large Family" (Collier, 1991.) She lives with her husband and seven children in Pasadena.
VENTURA : Neighbors to Discuss Development Plan PEGGY Y. LEE
RESEDA : Disabled Students to Be Honored for Work JILL LEOVY
Obituaries
Campaign to Get Gym in Shape : Ventura: Boys & Girls Club raises $100,000 for renovations. Officials hope to collect $650,000 more for other upgrading projects. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : City Economic Blueprint Unveiled SHELBY GRAD
FILLMORE : Man Injured During Fight Over Pistol JULIE FIELDS
Special Counsel--Not Quite Yet : Justice Dept. should do its job and probe Whitewater thoroughly
A Closed Door Opens for Consumers
County Vows to Proceed With Court in Chatsworth TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shrine Erected for Slain Officer KIM KOWSKY
Support Grows for Private Firms to Answer Some Calls for Help : Paramedics: Canoga Park fire officials who ran '91 pilot program favor plan for handling non-emergencies. JEANNETTE REGALADO and TERESA ANN WILLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tingstrom to Run for County Assessor TINA DAUNT
Bilingualism
Disposing of Nuclear Waste
Community Colleges
Bergeson, State Panel Talk Beach Curfew Compromise : Politics: Senator and Coastal Commission both say deal appears doable. It must balance cities' safety concerns and agency's desire for free public access. ERIC BAILEY and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MOORPARK : Council Rejects Street Renaming JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Award Urged for Man Not Told of Danger HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aviators' Oasis : A Desert Airport--the Realization of a Man's Dream--Caters to Ultra-Light Craft DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Urges Scrapping 4 Planned Courthouses for Lack of Funds TRACEY KAPLAN
SAN FERNANDO : Slain Guard's Boss Testifies CHAU LAM
AGOURA HILLS : City Pushes Special Freeway Ads Bill KURT PITZER
1 Killed, Car Severed in Freeway Crash
Gift of Land by Nicholson Is Reported : Parks: Sixty acres in the Santa Monicas will join mountain preserve. The parcel is east of the San Diego Freeway. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Member Is Ousted From AIDS Group PATRICK McCARTNEY
YORBA LINDA : County's El Toro Proposal Opposed DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
BURBANK : City to Pay $27,000 for Flood Damage ED BOND
Denny Trial Judge Removed From Riot-Related Case
Laguna Beach Man Arrested in Telemarketing Scheme : Crime: The suspect was previously convicted of boiler room fraud, police say. This time, he allegedly asked 'prize winner' for a large processing fee. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'America's Gun Epidemic'
Failure of Mars Probe Blamed on Fuel Leak : Space: A federal panel investigating the ill-fated mission also cites sloppy workmanship and criticizes JPL management of the project. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Fire Officials Defend Having Firm Handle Non-Emergency Calls JEANNETTE REGALADO and TERESA ANN WILLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Church's Burial Tradition Hits Bureaucratic Snag
OXNARD : Man Gets 14 Years for Trying to Kill Wife DWAYNE BRAY
Treating the Body, Lifting the Spirit : Health care: T.H.E. Clinic, the county's largest facility specializing in care for HIV-infected women, lives up to its name--To Help Everyone. ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA PAULA : Transit Money for Youth Club Weighed SARA CATANIA
Auto Mall's Revised Signboard OKd in a Testy Council Session : Thousand Oaks: Meeting is marked by an hour and a half of barbs and accusations by members. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets 20 Years for Racially Motivated Shooting
TUSTIN : Sewage Sludge Spill Closes Red Hill Ave. GREG HERNANDEZ
Cause of Gasoline Leak at Shell Plant Sought
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : Investigators Link Slayings of 3 Strangled Women
SYLMAR : Parents Gather at School to Escort Students SUSAN BYRNES
Jackson Is Presenter at NAACP Awards : Entertainment: Singer's surprise appearance caps a series of controversial developments in this year's Image event. MARISA LEONARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Funding Cut for Downtown District ED BOND
Courthouse Construction Plan Called Unaffordable : Finances: Six projects, including one in Torrance, should be scuttled, county officials say. A potential deficit of $312 million over nine years is forecast otherwise. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ojai Residents Fight Tower on 2 Fronts : Courts: They say system emits dangerous low-level radiation waves and that federal workers had no right to cross neighbor's property to reach the facility. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mexico: Not Every Uprising Is a Revolution : Salinas must emphasize negotiation, not repression, in Chiapas revolt
Valley Obituaries
Edelman Accepts $5,000 Raise That Colleagues Have Given Up CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Cold Weather Shelter Available JEFF SCHNAUFER
Andrew Vachss
GLENDALE : Grant to Enable Oil Recycling to Continue TOMMY LI
Missouri Convict's Murder Case Opens : Courts: A man facing life sentence in home state for sexual assault and shooting police officer could get death penalty for the 1989 rape-slaying of a Fountain Valley woman. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payments to Margarito Probed by D.A. : San Fernando: Fired parks director failed to report $14,000 in contributions, loans or income in late 1980s, a court affidavit shows. GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finder of Boys Had Lewd Conduct Arrest in '87 : Investigation: Enrique Palma Lopez was never charged in incident, police say. In TV interview, Matthew Vera identifies Lopez as 'El Patito,' his mysterious caretaker during time he was missing. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Debate Police Actions in '90 Restaurant Holdup : Lawsuit: Attorney says officers should have stopped bandits before they entered the Sunland eatery. The defense says procedure was correct. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Scout's Troubles May Have Silver Lining : Rescue: Threat of fine from homeowners' group over his CB radio use spurs offers of legal aid, money, moral support. The Explorer had aided six stranded boaters. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Rejects Church Plea for Sanctuary Entombment JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Armenian Cleric Urges Cut in Film Violence : Religion: Karekin II, leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, is in Southland to participate in holiday observances. He says too many movies distort U.S. image overseas. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
ORANGE : School District Sued by Union President MARTIN MILLER
BUENA PARK : Street Realignment Angers Residents DEBRA CANO
TOPANGA : Docents Seek Funds for Nature Center JILL LEOVY
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Law Tags Graffiti for Get-Tough Stand RICHARD CORE
Camarillo Children's Center Gets Leader CHRISTINA LIMA
LAGUNA BEACH : Street Musician Sues Over Loss of Property MARK I. PINSKY
Lives in Blossom : Addicts Toil on Unusual Ranch in Santa Paula to Regain Control STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close-up Look at People Who Matter : Life, Laughter Add to Wisdom of His Words REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family of Man Killed at ATM Is Suing Bank SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Satellite Dish Is Removed at School LESLIE EARNEST
FULLERTON : University Reviewing Stadium-Use Policy WILLSON CUMMER
Parks Agency Gets 60-Acre Gift From a 'Secret Donor' : Santa Monicas: The mystery benefactor is believed to be film star Jack Nicholson. The undeveloped land is in the hills above Studio City. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay Hospital Studies Its Options : Medicine: Redondo Beach facility hopes management changes and new health-care contracts will offset impact of Cigna's departure. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Home Depot Opens Doors of Canyon Country Store : Business: The retailer is expected to generate about $270,000 annually in local sales tax revenues. About 100 jobs are filled by local residents. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youths Put Balance in Their Lives : Adventures: Teen-agers conquer a high wire and dangle from ropes to learn teamwork and self-confidence in the Santa Monica Mountains. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Menendez Juries' Job Complex, Prolonged : Courts: Deliberations have gone on for 14 and 16 days. But attorneys in the case say they are not surprised. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 3 Armed Robbers Stage Bank Takeover JULIE FIELDS
Prohibition on Baggy Clothing Is Protested : Education: Students say an Oak Park school's ban is unreasonable. The principal says it's for their own protection. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Police Officer Accused in Theft of Campus Equipment : Burglary: Scott Eric Roberts, who was fired Dec. 20, faces felony charges that over three years he stole high-tech items. He plans to plead not guilty. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elaine Kennedy, Anaheim Artist, Dies of Stroke
A Random Act of Mooning : Karen, it seems, isn't just a drive-by mooner. She might be considered a serial mooner. SCOTT HARRIS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Public Works Director Will Retire After 38 Years
Discarded Infant Given Burial : Charity: Group founded by Brea pair provides funerals for abandoned or indigent babies. Body of girl was left in Dumpster by her mother. REBECCA TROUNSON and ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Getting the Facts Straight in Denny Case SCOTT HARRIS
Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty Against 19-Year-Old DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Truce Has Brought Little Aid, Watts Leader Complains LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bunnies Need Homes : Restaurant Rabbits Have Multiplied, Must Go Forth DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON NATIVE AMERICANS : Early Warning From Chiapas : Indigenous communities across Latin America are seeking empowerment; for democracy's sake, they must have it. MARTIN EDWIN ANDERSEN, Martin Edwin Andersen, a member of former Sen. Cranston's professional staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is writing a book on the future of Native Americans in the 21st Century.
America, Land of Lords and Peasants : The middle, working class is enslaved, with not the sop of left-wing sympathy. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
Countywide : Officers Bid Farewell to Gifted Police Dog BOB ELSTON
Accused Embezzler Says He's Scapegoat for Others : Trial: Ex-director for Irvine housing program concedes he made mistakes, but only to keep charity afloat. Prosecutors describe Clyde Weinman as a man who stole from poor to bankroll a lavish lifestyle. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Photos Trace Black History in 3 Counties CHRISTINA LIMA
Rhyme and Reason : Psychiatrist Uses Poetry to Help Unravel Patients' Problems GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Texas A&M Banned From Bowl and TV for One Year : College football: NCAA penalty is lighter than one Pac-10 imposed on Washington. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oilers' Alm Was Legally Drunk Before Suicide From Associated Press
New Mexico State Uses Depth to Wear Down Long Beach State PAUL McLEOD
Three Area Football Players Named to All-Southern Section Team ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Montgomery Gets Another Start STEVE SPRINGER
HORSE RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Not Much Clear When Making These Choices BILL CHRISTINE
Alm Was Legally Drunk Before Suicide From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Brilliant Blue Wins for First Time in 14 Months BILL CHRISTINE
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Redskins Can't Talk to Turner Yet Associated Press
Boys' Basketball Roundup
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Victory Moves Kennedy a Step Closer to Goal MARTIN HENDERSON
Frey Agrees to Contract With Giants BOB NIGHTENGALE
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Clippers Come Up Short Again, 106-98 : Pro basketball: They play well in spurts but fall to the SuperSonics for third loss in a row. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Roy Records Fourth Shutout as Canadiens Win in Desert From Associated Press
Brilliant Blue Wins Feature BILL CHRISTINE
Kicking His Way to Stardom : Raiders' Jaeger Is Earning a Place Among NFL's Elite STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boitano Not Such a Sure Bet After All : Figure skating: Former Olympic champion is leader after technical program, but judges do not overwhelmingly endorse him. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Get Double Dose of Bad News : Pro basketball: Bowie has knee surgery, then L.A. loses to Kings to fall back into last place. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Harvard Still Perfect After Narrow Escape
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
With Leading Scorer Out, Fullerton Comes Up Short SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : He Has a Team Like This, Yet He's the Same Old Dean GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Final Rebound Saves Saddleback
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : UCLA, USC Open Play in Pacific 10 EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Promises a New Style for the Salsa MIKE REILLEY
Agoura Shocks Thousand Oaks With Late Rally JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frey Agrees to Contract With Giants BOB NIGHTENGALE
Baseball Arrives to Save the Day SCOTT MILLER
Winning Is His Middle Name Again JIM MURRAY
NBA ROUNDUP : Majerle's Three-Pointers Silence the Jazz, 107-91 From Associated Press
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Olympic Qualifying Has Some Scrambling CHRIS DUFRESNE
Stokes to Stay at UCLA After Considering Move JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hoggats Leaves Faith Baptist for Cleveland DANA HADDAD
Rams to Use Their Escape Clause : Pro football: Team will notify Anaheim today of its intention to explore option of moving. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still Swinging : Nicklaus' Shoulder Feels Better, so He Makes Rare Start at La Costa DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Women Stop Long Skid
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Maintains Its Image CHRIS FOSTER
SEA VIEW LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL : Corona del Mar Fails to Contain University MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fractured Hand Puts Status of CSUN's Chevalier in Doubt MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Sonora Scores Twice in First Half to Beat No. 9 Orange
Finally, the Objective View of the National Championship SHAV GLICK
Losses Continuing to Mount for Winless Lions : College basketball: Loyola, which has the nation's longest losing streak, may have to do without senior forward Zan Mason this season. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : On Off-Night, Arizona Beats Arizona State by 17 From Associated Press
Magallanes Made Waves on Frigid Eastern Fields : Football: He left his surfboard in Thousand Oaks for grinding Philadelphia winters. He'll return with a college degree and All-Ivy League recognition as a hard-hitting defensive back. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concordia's Home Court Includes Hazelwood MARTIN BECK
PREP WRESTLING : Orange's Return Is Victorious
COMMENTARY : Skipping Around for a Meaningful Event DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Montgomery to Get First Start STEVE SPRINGER
Future Bruin? : Highly Regarded Makhtar Ndiaye Will Attend Tonight's Game THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood Pulls Together, Pounds Redondo : Prep basketball: Sentinels, without floor leader Turks, brush aside Sea Hawks for second time this season. PETER BARZILAI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant Romps While Forscutt Gains Reprieve PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Pushing Her Recovery 'Way Ahead of Schedule' : Basketball: Positive attitude is key to speedy rehabilitation by Newport Harbor graduate. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite a Key Loss, Ventura Still Winning
Mets Unload Coleman in Trade With Royals : Baseball: New York gets McReynolds for the controversial outfielder. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9th-Grader Must Clear Hurdles to Run for Carson ROB FERNAS
Rose Bowl Defeat Doesn't Diminish Bruins' Sales Pitch JEFF FELLENZER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Redskins Can't Talk to Turner Yet Associated Press
Cal's Uwaezuoke Still Feels a Hunger DANA HADDAD DANA HADDAD
Ailing Titans Fall to Sluggish UNLV : Basketball: With top scorer Peterson out with the flu, Fullerton unable to muster much offense in 77-66 loss. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staying Together Is Honored Associated Press
Tennis
NEWS
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Despite Loss, Everything Is Coming Up Roses for UCLA Football Team JEFF FELLENZER
Whittier : Affordable Housing Project Construction to Begin Soon
Judge Delays Land Swap From a Times Staff Writer
A Familiar Exercise : Health Clubs Brace for Annual Onslaught of New Year's Resolutioners GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Governor Calls for More Jobs and Prisons, Tax Reductions : California: Wilson says middle class, some businesses should get breaks. He calls new jobs and safe streets the 'twin pillars of the future.' DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-War Radical to Surrender
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : New Digs
Wilson Lacks Vision, Brown, Garamendi Say BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Whittier : Police Get 3 1/2% Pay Raise; Other Employees Given 2%
2 Classics From '50s Anchor Series MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition
CULTURE WATCH : Postal Changes Seek Security
Wilson Choice for Minimum Wage Board Rejected : Commissions: Democrats scuttle reappointment of two-term member. Organized labor had attacked her as hostile to low-income workers. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Pasadena : 2 Commissioner Vacancies
Salter Rejects 3rd Term: 'Change Is Important' G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Dog Bites Test Associated Press
Whittier : Court to Decide Damages for City's Improper Fee
UC Regents Stifle Dissent, Member Says : Education: Wilson appointee expresses complaints about university's governing board in a candid, scathing letter. He says it too readily goes along with the system's administrators. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shun NATO, Yeltsin Warns Ex-Satellites : Russia: President condemns Lithuania's request for membership. He criticizes 'bloc psychology' of seeking protection from Moscow. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marino : Foundation Sets New Goal
Stay Out of Bosnia, U.S. Warns Croatia Reuters
Georgian Admits Killing U.S. Envoy Times Wire Services
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : MY TURN JENNIFER CHIEN, Jennifer Chien, 16, is a junior at University High School in Irvine
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Complex Treat
City Council Kills Ballot Measure to Give Mayor a Vote : Politics: Ernie Kell, angry at rejection of proposal, vows to launch grass-roots petition drive to gain voter approval. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Riots Erupt in Yemen Reuters
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : VIDEO GAME REVIEW : General Chaos; For Sega Genesis by Electronic Arts, $49.95 WILLIAM SCHIFFMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Separate Ideas, Equal Access? : Student Alliance Goal Is to Foster Tolerance This article was written by a founding member of the Fountain Valley High School Student Alliance, a campus support group for gay students. Members of the group have chosen to not use their names in dealings with the media.
Governor Calls for More Jobs and Prisons, Tax Reductions : California: Wilson says families earning under $40,000, some firms should get breaks. He terms new jobs and crime reduction 'twin pillars of the future.' DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Like It or Not, Here Comes the Governor GEORGE SKELTON
RAND Corp.'s Plan for Civic Center
Youths Need Outlets to Avoid Gangs
Data in Column on Education
Appointment of Freeway Foe to Highway Post
Cold, High Winds Rake Parts of Midwest From Reuters
TRIED & TRUE : Postcards From the Edges . . . PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Tasty Fare in a Homey Setting : At Shane, Wild Is Out, Delicious Is In MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition
Long Beach : New Hot Line Gets 6 Calls About Guns at School
Trolley's End May Be Boost for Blue Line : Transit: Some officials view MTA's cancellation of costly electric bus project as necessary because funds can be redirected to higher priorities. BERKLEY HUDSON and EDMUND D. NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Welcome Addition : O.C. program is giving first-time parents training in infant care. It's part of an effort to stop child neglect before it starts. BRAD BONHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Troops Step Up Drive to Crush Revolt JUANITA DARLING and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ousted Georgia Leader a Suicide, His Wife Says : Caucasus: Other reports say Gamsakhurdia was slain by foes or allies. The onetime hero was later branded a tyrant. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON : UCSB Presents an Evening of Armchair Mountain Climbing : Greg Child will share a decade's worth of slides and essays from his trips to the Himalayas and other ranges. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beverly Hills : School Paper Wins Award
Look at the Critic's Own Environment Gives Rise to Musings AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Story of Spiritual Bewareness JANET KINOSIAN
LOUNGE WIZARDS : In a Play About Teachers, High-Schoolers Glimpse Faculties at Rest CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition
Ballot Initiative on Civic Center
Nina Vida Gets a Hollywood Introduction : 'Goodbye Saigon,' the Huntington Beach writer's fourth novel, won't be published till fall, but the screen rights have already been bought. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France May Limit Artificial Pregnancies : Medicine: Controls sought by government would be among world's strictest. 'We want to stay very close to nature,' one official says. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balanced-Budget Measure Faces Pivotal Test in Congress WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Will Go Slow on Plea to Expand NATO : Diplomacy: He says it would be "a critical mistake" to extend membership to East European countries now. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Clintons to Deliver Files on Land Deal to Investigators : Probe: First Family's action is tied to grand jury subpoena that will help keep the papers private. JOHN M. BRODER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Plain Fare Means More at Mariann's : Portions are large, prices modest and dining dependable--if you know what to order at the new Italian Villa. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Soviet Coup Plotters Must Face Trial SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Separate Ideas, Equal Access? : Moral Outrage Fuels Anti-Gay School Protest This article was written by Robert Dodge, Steve Grimes and Mat Gratias, students at Fountain Valley High School and members of the Future Good Boys of America, a group founded to protest the meeting of a gay support group on campus.
A Down-to-Earth Look at Alien Experiences WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Junior Brown, "Guit With It"; Curb RANDY LEWIS
Community at Heart of New LAPD Program : Safety: Neighborhood-based strategy announced at site where rioters routed police. Area has 750,000 residents. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Plan Sued Over Rejecting Twins' Care : Courts: A mother of two boys is taking action against Blue Shield for refusing to cover home nursing at night, when her sons are at risk. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Hollywood : Bars' Smoking Ban Eased
Christmas Tree Recycling : Many Cities Pick Up Trees; County Has Drop-Off Site
Higher Education Pays Off, Data Shows MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School
MCA to Build Theme Park in Japan DAVID HOLLEY and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
On Your Mark, Get Set, Start With a Half RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Sex, Merriment and Thoughts of Murder : MURDERING MR. MONTI: A Merry Little Tale of Sex and Violence by Judith Viorst ; Simon & Schuster, $21, 254 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Parkland Springs Back to Life in Wake of Fall's Brush Fires : Visitors can help rangers record recovery growth at Rancho Sierra Vista Park, where the landscape is already turning green. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anti-Roberti Group Gains in Recall Bid JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port of Los Angeles to Close Japan Office, Hire Marketing Firm Instead : Trade: High costs and protocol pitfalls of doing business in Tokyo prompt board to change strategy. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Owners Push Roberti Recall Drive : Politics: A spokesman says more than 45,000 voter signatures have been collected to put the matter on a March or April ballot. The senator's bid to seek state treasurer's post may be affected. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Violence Seen in Schools Than 5 Years Ago ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopping Mad : Customers Hate to See Anaheim Restaurant's Bunnies Go DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : GROWING UP GAY This first-person account of being homosexual but not being able to be open about it with classmates and family was written by a senior at an Anaheim high school
State Prison Releases Woman Dying of AIDS MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE OF THE STATE : 'California Is Where Continent Ends and Future Begins' From Associated Press
U.S. to Review Medicinal Marijuana Ban : Health: HHS officials stress that the action does not mean its use will be approved. The Bush staff held that the drug could be harmful to some patients. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena's Musical Circus Is a Showcase for Kids LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Pasadena : Target to Hold Job Fair
The Power of Balance : Health: Qi gong is a blend of Taoist and Buddhist philosophies, breathing, meditation and medicine. Pitzer College offers a course on the practice, which emphasizes the spiritual as well as physical environment. AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Video Rentals Cynthia Kelly
Now, Why Didn't We Think of That Idea? LYNN SIMROSS
Black Women Ask Retailer Not to Sell 'Gangsta Rap' REBEKAH GARDNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Conference of Christians & Jews Nets $900,000 BEA MAXWELL
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Molestation : Courts: Paul Lynn Loe was arrested after photographs of a 4-year-old girl being abused were found in a trash dumpster. From Staff and Wire Reports
Tip O'Neill Dies at 81; Five-Term Speaker of House PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Lottery With Very High Stakes : Two friends united by MS are among patients seeking a scarce but promising new drug. Sharon drew No. 319, Alison 59,814. Such inequities frustrate both the lucky ones and those who can only wait and hope. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Bhutto Family Feud Leads to Bloodshed : Pakistan: Police loyal to Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto open fire on a march led by her mother. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Calls for More Jobs and Prisons, Tax Reductions : California: Wilson says families earning under $40,000, some firms should get breaks. He terms new jobs and crime reduction 'twin pillars of the future.' DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restrictions at Private Golf Clubs Are Teeing Off Plenty of Women : Female players often find they're not welcome in a world of male privilege. But states are helping. RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity Patients Irradiated to Gauge Effect on Soldiers : Radiation: Experiments on 82 people with cancer lasted until 1972. Sixty days after exposure, 25 had died. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers May Look Fuzzy, but Their Mission to Help Is Clear CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Calls for Pre-Ballot Initiative Vote : Elections: Commission recommends that the Legislature consider proposed measures before they go to voters. Only losing issues would then go to the general electorate for a decision. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living and Learning : Dorm Life Gives High School Kids a Chance to Succeed MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All About Sue and Jay's Excellent Midlife Adventure BEVERLY BEYETTE
The Region : Metrolink Ridership Figures
Loves Me, Loves Me NOT! : Been jilted in love? This his-and-hers guide to surviving the depths of 'the Dump Zone' may be just the antidote you need. : Her: You may as well just rip your heart out now and throw it into the car-pool lane. STEPHANIE MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Stephanie Miller is a talk-show host on KFI-AM.
Gardens as Windows to History ANNE LOUISE BANNON
2 Marines Are Discharged for Posing Nude From a Times Staff Writer
SHOP TALK : Best to Take Mattress Purchases Lying Down : Manufacturers sometimes give confusing information. Smart consumers will put prospective buys to the test. JULIE SAWYER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth Project Takes Aim at Gang Graffiti With Broad Strokes : Vandalism: Police-sponsored plan to paint over scrawls gives taggers who have been arrested a chance to clean the slate. MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Applebee's Tailors Decor, Menu to Local Interests ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Council Approves Limits on Ad Leaflets in Residential Areas
Coach Marine Cano Leaving Cal State Dominguez Hills : Soccer: UC Irvine hires away veteran administrator to direct its program and coach women's team. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vernon : Meat Plant to Get $7 Million for Expansion and Jobs
Labor Talks Reach Impasse JILL GOTTESMAN
The Tide Is Changing for an Obscure Novelist PAUL D. COLFORD, Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday.
Separate, Recycle Trash a Good Resolution : Smart shopping helps to reduce throw-away packaging and will begin 1994 on an environmentally friendly note. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Like-Minded Individuals JANE HULSE
Heritage Hill Captures South County Life as It Was MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Gaining Perspective : Looking Into the Future With an Eye on the Past 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
SIGHTS : A Great Resource for Artwork Abides by Banking Hours : Ventura County National Bank has been a hub of exhibition. 'Visions XXXI' features paintings, sculpture. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Bad Religion, the Band With Own Label, Rides Into Town : Group will play at Red Dog Saloon in Santa Barbara. They have been releasing their own records since 1980. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gang Warfare Lays Siege to Neighborhood
'Chinese Comedy' Stands Up for Traditional Art BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who frequently contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Tantalizing Tastes of Past Months Make Memories to Savor : BACK FOR SECONDS MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition
THEATER REVIEW : Funny 'Social Security' Targets Today's Art, Stereotypes of Aged : Bright performances enliven Plaza Players' production of a play by accomplished screenwriter Andrew Bergman. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CRAFTS : Volunteer Knitters Latch On to Plan to Warm Up America ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition
The Region : Homeowners Warned of Fake Plumbing Inspectors
FASHION : Attire for Bicyclists Slowly Going From Nerdy to Pleasing : Retailers say better designs are coming out. And teen-agers are adding visors to improve the look of helmets. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : Tighter Restrictions on Leaf Blowers Approved
Grim Reality Colors 'Schindler's List' LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section
San Gabriel Mountains : Man Rescued After Plunge
25th Anniversary to Reunite Nixon Cabinet MARY LOU LOPER
Female Elvis Impersonator to Make Appearance at Bookshop : Humorist Brenda Davidson's traveling exhibit of items from Presley's Graceland is on display at Santa Barbara store. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Close Encounters : UFO Believers--and Abductees--Say It Can Happen Here JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TURNS OF WORDPLAY AND WIT : Dramarama Keeps on Spinning Ideas Into Albums, but Can't Crack the MTV Rotation MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition
Don't Worry, These 3 Are Professionals : Veterans of stage and studio, the Buds play the blues in regular weekend sets at the Hungry Hunter. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Practice Made Easy Makes Skiers Better : Because snow is not essential, downhill buffs can get in shape without leaving Orange County. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From the '50s to the '70s, Nostalgia Lasts Longer at Music City ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Santa Monica : Spanish Immersion Program
City Moves to Prevent Flooding in Canyon : Environment: Malibu weighs options, including possible sale of 28 private lots to federal government for conversion to parkland. Residents are irate. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Picking a Bike Helmet Is Not Always a Snap : Shop owners urge parents to bring the child in for a proper fit. The safety headgear is now the law. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trying to Rustle Up Dance Enthusiasts : Clubs Pulling the Plug on Country Nights That Don't Bring in Big Enough Crowds ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Minutemen, "Double Nickels on the Dime" (1984); SST JON MATSUMOTO
From Surf to Sweet Potato Pie PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a frequent contributor to The Times Orange County Edition
City Goes After Gang Members on Top 25 List : Crime: Deputies are targeting those considered the most violent. In eight months, 30 have been arrested or left town. New names have replaced them on the list. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Theatrical Life Without Road Shows : Stage: In an often-rootless profession, playwright Jerry Mayer and his producer-wife Emily Mayer have found a measure of stability. CONNIE BENESCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exotic Subtropical Fruit Is Worth Its Price in Flavor : At about $7 a pound, the cherimoya draws few fans. But the blend of fresh flavors it offers is popular with those who know what it is. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nightclubs Diversify, But Under Same Roof JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutor's Persistence in Triple Slaying Case Pays Off in Conviction : Criminal justice: Information from a killing in Los Angeles revived interest in the suspect, who was originally released for lack of evidence. CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loves Me, Loves Me NOT! : Been jilted in love? This his-and-hers guide to surviving the depths of 'the Dump Zone' may be just the antidote you need. : Him: Stay away from country music, especially if you have access to sharp objects. JOHNNY DODD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Johnny Dodd is a correspondent in the Los Angeles office of People magazine.
World Champ Derek Ho Ushers in New Hope for Hawaiians Rick Fignetti and David Reyes, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil
In the Grim Reality of 'Schindler's List' Lies Lesson of Truth : In "Schindler's List," the hedonistic opportunist Oskar Schindler makes a fortune in World War II using Polish Jews as slave labor, but then, unable to deny the murderous evil of his Nazi friends, he turns his attention and profits to saving 1,100 of his workers from the Auschwitz death camp. (Rated R) LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section
REEL LIFE / FILMS & VIDEOS : Pornography Can Be a Target of Video Vandals : A store owner says renters sometimes tape over erotic material with mundane television fare. He calls it a guerrilla tactic. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UFO Abduction--A Survivor's Grim Recollection : One man testifies to an eerie, frightening encounter in his youth. 'I know what it feels like to be raped,' he says. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
Which Wine With Coleslaw? DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Cheese Soup With an Attitude BETTY ROSBOTTOM
Moo, Dude CHARLES PERRY
What's Left for Dinner DANIEL P. PUZO
Against the Crunch
Corks Without Corkiness DAN BERGER
How Fruitcake Can Kill!!!
Big Dipper JONATHAN GOLD
UNSAFE AT ANY MEAL? : In 1993, Americans came face to face with the hazards of the national food supply. It was the year of eating dangerously. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuck If You Must This Old Gray Shell JOAN DRAKE
The Year of Eating Dangerously : Cooking It Safe CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vegetable Chowders: Save the Clams MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER
The Cranberry Continues DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST: Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993). and
It Was a Very Good Month DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Red Sauce Rising ABBY MANDEL
GARDEN FRESH : The Squash Tribe SYLVIA THOMPSON
Who Will Speak for Ham? MARION CUNNINGHAM
GREAT HOME COOKS : Fresh (and Light) From Bombay BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARTY LINE : Of Cabbages and Kings KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Pesto: Where's the Basil? BETTY ROSBOTTOM
Birdland
Fried Carrots, Praline-Pumpkin Pie ROSE DOSTI
Winemaker of the Year: Daryl Groom DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Olive: The Duke of Oils STEVEN RAICHLEN
ENTERTAINMENT
Move Over, Seattle; Here Comes . . . Uh-Oh, Reality MIKE BOEHM
TV REVIEW : 'Nunsense' Still Faithfully Committed to Laughter RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pacific Symphony Returns to Studio; Spurs Goes Rock ZAN DUBIN
TV Ratings : Sunday Night Lineup Helps CBS Win the Week LEE MARGULIES
CLUB REVIEW : Right Music, Price at Lingerie HEIDI SIEGMUND
'Homicide' Deserves Its Latest Reprieve : Television: The complex and distinctive NBC series gets a four-episode lease on life after flopping last season in the rating, but the odds are stacked against it. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Paul Conrad Donates Archive to Huntington SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Movies: Joseph C. Nemec III designs sets--from an Art Deco club to a Tibetan palace--for a film on the radio hero. SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Brief' Flap Over Surprise Endings : Movies: After two publications reported on a late-hour change to the conclusion of 'The Pelican Brief,' the perennial question of whether to reveal the endings resurfaces. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KLAX Retains Top Spot in Quarterly Arbitron Ratings : Radio: Spanish-language station's morning show also ranked No. 1 for third consecutive time. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bentsen Predicts Interest Rates Will Rise in '94 : Economy: The Treasury secretary's comments suggest that the Administration wouldn't fight a Fed move to tighten money supply. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Says AT&T Should Modify McCaw Filing Bloomberg Business News
CalFed Says It Will Divest Itself of Florida Branches : Banking: The thrift still has a disturbingly high level of problem loans, and its chance of survival remains in doubt. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RTC Told African Americans Deserve Thrift Cleanup Action : Banking: Rep. Waters warns agency to act quickly to include minorities, urges easing of mortgage terms. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New GM at Pacifica Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell Douglas
Vendors Rein in Electronics Show Hype AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smokers Lose Place to Park Their Butts Associated Press
Information Age Have-Nots? Let Them Read Books 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.
Economic Gains Lift Dow by 15 to Record Close From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : Hang 30 Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mutual Fund Industry Still Divided Over Commissions CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : A Bite of the Big Orange
Here's How to Gopher a Global Ride on the Internet : LAWRENCE J. MAGID LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
Negotiations Between Turner Pictures and Dawn Steel Are Reportedly Off JAMES BATES
Montgomery Is New Manager at Bio-Imaging
Viacom's Bid Unsweetened as Takeover Deadline Nears : Mergers: If the competing tender offers expire unchanged on Friday, QVC will win Paramount. From Reuters
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McGaw of Irvine Agrees to $440-Million Takeover : Merger: Consolidation with a Florida drug firm reflects anticipation of reforms in the health-care industry. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trump Nearing Deal to Acquire Aladdin Hotel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : Director of Mondavi Wine Center Hops to New Beer Job Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Poor Results Spur Kmart to Step Up Overhaul : Retail: The giant discounter will finance the plan by selling stakes in four specialty chains. It hopes to regain ground lost to Wal-Mart. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Borden to Sell Off Units in Bid to Revitalize : Restructuring: Divisions being shed provided company with 20% of its projected sales, or $1.25 billion, last year. From Reuters
Acura to Build New Car in U.S.; Japan's Auto Sales Plunge DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Spin Doctors : Flywheels Seen as Key to a Practical Electric Vehicle MICHAEL PARRISH and DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Triconex of Irvine Announces Intent to Buy British Firm
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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