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What happened on November 25, 1994
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HOLIDAYS : Deals on Dolls : At this tiny Sherman Oaks shop, close to a thousand of one of America's favorite toys are jammed into a tiny space with other gifts. GERI COOK
Anatomy Class Not for the Queasy : Education: Community college students dissect human cadavers in preparation for medical careers. 'If it weren't for the class, I'd be nowhere,' one alumna says. TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group of Viruses Tied to Type of Diabetes : Science: Insulin-dependent form of the disease may be triggered in genetically susceptible people by polio-related agents, researchers say. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
After High School Reunion, Reality Catches Up Fast Enough SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serving Up-to-Date Slice of Cheesecake PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : So, What's to Like About School? : Not much: How can learning go on in an uncomfortable setting? When the behind is numb, can the mind be far behind? DAN CARMONA, Dan Carmona attends Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, Smoke Signals
HOLIDAYS : Brighter Festival of Lights : Popularity of decorating for Hanukkah is growing. It can serve to publicize the observance and help children feel positive about religion. ROBERTA G. WAX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Roberta G. Wax is a regular contributor to The Times
Hearing Could Decide Airport Expansion Suit VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kerrey, Daschle Want Helms to Be Denied Post From Associated Press
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : City Without Police Has Weapons to Arm Them PATT MORRISON
Arkansas Governor Assails Whitewater Probe Report Reuters
HOLIDAYS : He Shops, She Shops : Buying perfect presents doesn't take a lot of money, just a knowledge of your loved ones' deepest wishes. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
29 in Exile After E. Timor Protest at Embassy Ends CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Gifts Wrapped in Love : Memories of Christmases past recall an excess of booty. But it's the family sentiments that linger. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Making It Personal CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Challenges Assisted-Suicide Law in Oregon From Associated Press
In D.C., Watch Who Calls You 'Friend' MARY ANN HOGAN
HOLIDAYS : Luxuries at Any Price : For just $5 you can give spices many would consider an indulgence. Or you can spring for elegant $170 stationery. CINDY LAFAVRE YORKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Honda Finally Comes to an Accord With a V-6 PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Threatens to Call Vote Over EU Funding Rebellion From Associated Press
O.C. Celebrates a Thanksgiving of Generosity DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin, Arafat Try to Restore Peace Process Momentum MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Ready to Roll? : Disaster drills could save lives, but who takes them seriously? You can't duck reality forever. EVE WINNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Eve Winnick is a junior at Loara High School in Anaheim.
Many Mark Holiday by Feeding the Poor : Thanksgiving: Thousands nationwide join in eating, serving free feasts. Elsewhere, spectators of all ages spend the day parade-watching. From Associated Press
HOLIDAYS : Shopping by the Book : More people are relying on catalogues as a convenient and time-saving way to make their gift purchases. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
HOLIDAYS : Gifts of Note : Concerts across the Valley highlight the festive sounds of Christmas and Hanukkah in a variety of musical styles. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Ready to Roll? : Don't panic. But, when it comes to earthquake preparedness, not all schools are in step.
COLUMN ONE : Opening Parks to All of America : From Yosemite to the Great Smokies, officials are trying to draw more minorities to areas long seen as the province of affluent whites. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Programs Give Skiers a Lift : Several Southern California resorts are using advance-ticketing systems to cut delays on the way to the slopes. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 2 Dead in Fire at Polish MTV Concert DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cover-Up Allegations May Split Ruling Mexico Party : Scandal: Analysts foresee PRI rupture after prosecutor quits, charging interference in murder investigation. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E. Hawkins; U.S. Dance Innovator ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland, and Even 2 Turkeys, Give Thanks : Holiday: Annual vegetarian event has live birds as guests. Elsewhere, observances are more conventional. EDWARD J. BOYER and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HOLIDAYS : Hanukkah History ROBERTA G. WAX
Turkey, Cranberry, Cheese With the Camel From Associated Press
Death Sentence Ordered in Israel Suicide Bombing Case From Reuters
San Diego: Ready for Prime Time at Last? : Image: City, rejected by GOP in '72, pushes hard for party's '96 convention. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIA : Pageant Victories Inspire Debate Over Women's Roles JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birds of a Feather : Restoring Historic Aircraft Is a Labor of Love for Volunteers at Gillespie Field ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies Seek DMZ in Bid to Save Bihac : Bosnia: Serbian rebels advance on Muslim town; takeover could widen war. 250 U.N. peacekeepers held hostage. NATO could use air strikes to enforce weapon, troop ban. ART PINE and ISABELLE MAELCAMP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Children of God Founder Dies, Sect Says : Religion: David Berg was 75. His controversial group had roots in O.C. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HOLIDAYS : Sharing a World View : A diversity of religious and cultural observances are celebrated in the Valley. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster contributes frequently to The Times
Public Strike Follows Tragic India Stampede : Protest: Shops, offices and schools in Nagpur close in sympathy for 113 victims. Official resigns in disgrace. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phone Transcripts Play Role in FBI Probe of Cisneros : Cabinet: Agents are reviewing taped conversations between HUD secretary, ex-mistress to determine if he lied about payments to her. ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Talk About Your Freaky Weeks on Capitol Hill : Politics: The voters have spoken, but a lot of important questions remain. Like who's going to change the fax paper, deliver fresh eggs and wash the senators' cars? GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Divers Saved After Boat Sinks : Ordeal: The men withstand 15 hours in the cold ocean off Catalina. 'It's a great Thanksgiving,' one says of the rescue. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Survive 15 Hours in Frigid Sea off O.C. : Rescue: 'Afraid? Was I afraid? That's putting it mildly,' skipper of the sunken dive boat says. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Consider Alternatives MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to The Times
HOLIDAYS : Where the Action Is : Fast-paced computer games tend to be violent, but new offerings may attract a wider audience. DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Trade Pact Foes Fly the Banner of Sovereignty JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOTES : Introducing the Renewal, an Improved Battery CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Berg; Founder of Controversial Sect From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Starvation, Isolation Killing Children of Mexico Indians : Famine: Officials are at odds over cause and numbers, as poverty-stricken young Tarahumara are hard hit. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Targeting Huge Punitive Damage Awards DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pep and Circumstance : Whether you believe the stereotypes or resent them, give a little yell. Cheerleading used to be considered just froufrou and frosting, but it has evolved into a sport emphasizing advanced gymnastic and dance skills. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WINEMAKING : Moldovans Seek to Join Ranks of Mondavis : World's only underground wine city ready to stake claim to fame in the West. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recruiting a Political Assassin: Iran's KGB-Like Spies at Work WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Cheap--Not Cheesy BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLIDAYS : Malls Make Timely Comeback : Many stores have completed quake recovery work to reopen in advance of the holiday season. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times
HOLIDAYS : He Shops, She Shops : Living up to the style of a mother whose gifts are perfect can lay a cloud over the season. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Cheap--Not Cheesy BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLIDAYS : 'Christmas Carol' Alternatives : December without an onstage Scrooge? Live theater this season includes ballet, comedy, light opera and other traditional stories. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times
HOLIDAYS : Games Remain Among Favorites BRENDA REES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Brenda Rees writes frequently for The Times
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : exchanges : Availability of Produce Is a Refreshing Change CAMRIN CHRISTENSEN
HOLIDAYS : Word on Young Readers : Bookstore owners suggest choices from pop-up books to mysteries. JEFF BOOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Jeff Book is a Los Angeles-based writer
Where to From Here? : Ralph Nader, king of the activists, is still going strong. So what does he want now? He says the Democratic and Republican parties are fossils, and he wants consumers to take control of the political agenda. CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Put Your Tree on the Straight and Narrow LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Scattered Pictures From the Past, Present : DANCER WITH BRUISED KNEES by Lynne McFall ; Chronicle Books; $18.95, 216 pages ELLEN AKINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Twisted Christmas BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Limits of Giving : Experts discourage providing too many toys for kids, but many parents think it's fine. GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Words May Say It Best ROBERTA G. WAX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Roberta Wax is a regular contributor to The Times
Oc High: Student News And Views
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : So, What's to Like About School? : Plenty: As a place to get an education and make friends, the high school experience is as good as you make it. KATHY ZUCCA, Kathy Zucca attends Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, Smoke Signals.
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
HOLIDAYS : Giving the Gift of Time : Many organizations need volunteers during the holiday season and throughout the year. HEATHER W. MORGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Heather W. Morgan is a regular contributor to The Times.
FOOD
A Peck of Pickled Pears JEAN T. BARRETT
GREAT HOME COOKS : Malay Way: Agak-Agak LINDA BURUM
Hanukkah : The Hanukkah-Latke Connection JOAN NATHAN
Soup or Salad BEV BENNETT
Loaf Cake Lessons BETTY ROSBOTTOM
The Remains of the Bird ABBY MANDEL
Sources LINDA BURUM
Service Points DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Shortcut Strudel JOAN DRAKE
Honor Rolls JONATHAN GOLD
Chicken Pasta, Persimmon Pudding, Ceviche ROSE DOSTI
Cheerful Chervil SYLVIA THOMPSON
Vanilla in Lobster? STEVEN RAICHLEN
The Fur Flies
Hanukkah : Eight Days of Latkes JUDY ZEIDLER
the JAMES BEARD Style : Celebrating the holidays with America's butter boy. : American Holidays RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Transforming Tradition : The Valley's Varied Perspectives Refine Meaning of Thanksgiving : Collegial Diners JOHN CHANDLER
Transforming Tradition : The Valley's Varied Perspectives Refine Meaning of Thanksgiving : Mothers and Daughter JULIO MORAN
SIMI VALLEY : Police Station Plan Is Moving Forward SARA CATANIA
A Holiday Craving for Exercise : 4,000 Turn Out for Pre-Pigout Turkey Trot Races TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientific Community Warily Looks at Incoming Congress : GOP may back research in the national interest but balk at other funding
Produce Sellers Feeling Effects of Medfly Scare J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : True Grit and True Inspiration
A Hopeful Project, a Loss of Control, a Change in Direction JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's GOP Isn't Looking So Grand to Its Women : Politics: The emphasis on regulating personal behavior is offensive to the party's true traditional values. PAIGE GOLD, Paige Gold is the Republican Task Force chair of the National Women's Political Caucus of California. She served on the national campaign staffs of George Bush in 1980 and Ronald Reagan in 1984. and
Most Libraries to Be Closed for Weekend IRA E. STOLL
Nixon Stamp
True Grit and True Inspiration
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Shelter for Battered Women Has Year of Mixed Blessings FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fed Interest Rate Increase
Firefighters Miss Exit, Save Home
Why Worry About Government? We're on Automatic Fast Forward : Future: The direction of the country is set by forces bigger, stronger than all of Washington. FM-2030, FM-2030 (his legal name) is the author of "Are You a Transhuman?" (Warner Books, 1989) and a consultant in long-range planning to industry. He lives in Los Angeles.
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Local Agencies in Need of Extra Help
OXNARD : Man Arrested on Molestation Charge JULIE FIELDS
Officials Seek to Coordinate Family and Child Services : Government: County and cities hope to cut costs by forming a commission to better implement social programs. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unprecedented Farm Contract Ready for Vote : Labor: Moorpark's Muranaka field hands will consider an accord to give them greater say in management decisions. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Rush to Shopping Season : Busiest Gift-Buying Day of Year to Clog Malls, Roads Today H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Training the Disabled to Work, Earn L.D. STRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot Dead, 2 Are Wounded; Gunman Sought MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Valley Charities Still Reeling From Disasters and Recession ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
38-Year-Old Eastside Man Is Killed in Hit-and-Run
Inmates Thankful That Life Isn't Worse : Castaic: They got a traditional Thanksgiving meal, larger portions than usual, but no seconds. And no fights were anticipated at the fractious facility. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rail Company Fined Over Seacliff Spill JULIE FIELDS
SANTA PAULA : Man, 21, Arrested After Foot Chase MARY F. POLS
Transforming Tradition : The Valley's Varied Perspectives Refine Meaning of Thanksgiving : No Turkeys Allowed JULIO MORAN
U.S. Arms Exports
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Homes Give Beleaguered Clients TLC ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Weapon of Choice : Diplomacy is a winner as U.S. gets Kazakhstan's military-grade uranium
Authorities Step Up Efforts for Youths to Use Bike Helmets GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Arrest Man They Believe Was Shot by Boy : Crime: Suspect in Santa Ana shooting death of the boy's father had gone to a hospital for treatment. A second suspect is still sought. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Divided on Prayer Issue : Education: Some in rundown schools wonder if priorities are skewed. Others say contemplation might help their peers. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liquor Store Clerk Likely to Survive Being Shot in Head From a Times Staff Writer
Parade Backers Are Hoping to Recapture the Zip of Doo Dah : Entertainment: A family-style version of the madcap event returns Sunday to Old Pasadena in an attempt to win back alienated fans. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Day for Chewing on Idle Thoughts on the Menu of Life DANA PARSONS
SIMI VALLEY : Exhibit Focuses on the World of Christmas GREG RIPPEE
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Transforming Tradition : The Valley's Varied Perspectives Refine Meaning of Thanksgiving : Back at the Rancho L.D. STRAUB
Giving More Than Thanks : Many Celebrate by Serving Meals for Needy or Walking for Charity CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools and Morals
Farmhouse Gets New Lease on Life : Ventura: It took 17 years to restore Victoriana to Dudley House, which opens tonight for special party. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Magazine That Celebrates the Heroes of Everyday Life : Journalism: New City, published with a U.S. grant in an anti-drug campaign, tries to be the 'diary of a community,' its editor says. Parents of students are the targeted audience. ISAAC GUZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY CHARITIES: AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE : Rape Prevention Program Fights to Survive Tough Times MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Rush to Shopping Season : Nordstrom Decks the Halls With Hectic Holiday Make-Over HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Back to the Drawing Board : Architecture: Walt Disney first made his mark in cartoon features, and the company that bears his name is building a unique shrine to its renewed success in the field. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PIRU : Fire Officials Examine Cause of 20-Acre Blaze MARY F. POLS
PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Reality Bites 'Sending' Countries : Prop. 187 fallout will lead to regulation of emigration from Latin America and the Caribbean. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a graduate professor of political science at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
SPORTS
BIG WEST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Long Beach State Is Seeking a Reversal of Misfortune JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farrell No Run-of-the-Mill Coach : Cross-country: Quiet leader has put Thousand Oaks' boys', girls' teams at the forefront of programs in the state. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Believe the Hype : Notre Dame's Ron Powlus Has Lived Up to Advance Billing During His Freshman Season EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT : Minnesota Holds Off Fifth-Ranked Arizona's Comeback, 72-70 From news services
Greenspan Creates Olympic Brilliance LARRY STEWART
IN SAN DIEGO, WILL THEY : Stand by Their Man? : Recent Struggles Have Charger Fans Doubting Quarterback Stan Humphries T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft's Polk Selected Conference MVP
NBA : Defense Leads Pacers Past Warriors From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Colts' Emtman Out for the Season Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Texas Ends Season on High Note From Associated Press
Bills' Playoff Hopes Fade With Loss to Lions : Pro football: Krieg's three touchdown passes keep Detroit's hopes alive in 35-21 victory. Associated Press
Eleven County Teams to Run in State Cross-Country Meet MATT FARMER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Practices but Might Sit Out Game T.J. SIMERS
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Nebraska Clears Frazier to Play Associated Press
Uncertain Voyage : Notre Dame Kicker Sailer Struggles With His Choice of Sport, College TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers Beginning to Bore Sampras With Bland Label MAL FLORENCE
COLLEGE HOCKEY : Maine Heads Freeze-Out Field TRIS WYKES
Cowboys Believe in Jason : Pro football: Reserve Garrett keys 36-point second half in 42-31 victory over Packers. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Blitz is the Key to Steeler Defense LONNIE WHITE
A Run for the Border : Football in Canada May Lack Glamour of NFL, but Pringle Making Most of Opportunity LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '94-95 : Frontier League
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Villanova Advances in Great Alaska Shootout From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : WOMEN'S BASKETBALL / AROUND THE NATION : Stanford Serves Notice That It Will Be in Hunt for Title EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Melsby Doesn't Know the Agony of Defeat : High schools: Record-setting Los Alamitos receiver takes pride in team's 38-0-1 mark since he became a starter. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Laguna Hills' Haneef Rising Above It All : Basketball: Sophomore, who stands 6-5 1/2, has overcome several roadblocks and stands ready to become one of the league's dominant players. DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
St. Louis Official Also Denies Report : Pro football: Talk that Missouri businessman will buy 40% share of Rams is called "premature." MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Quarterback Calls His Shots : Pro football: Former Raider Stabler understands Hostetler's desire to take control of the team's offense. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '94-95 / MARMONTE LEAGUE : Marmonte League
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '94-95 : Foothill League
HOLLYWOOD PARK : A Year Later, Win for Echo Of Yesterday BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Lives to Face Carson in Semifinals : Football: Spartans survived City investigation of player's eligibility and tiebreaker against opportunistic Banning. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
BIG WEST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Titans Want Balanced Scoring This Season, Inside and Outside LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW : UC Irvine Hopes to Rebound from 5-23 Season JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Irish's Goheen Out With Injury EARL GUSTKEY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : WOMEN'S BASKETBALL / THE SOUTHLAND : USC, UCLA Hopeful Despite Major Losses EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Top-Ranked Stanford Hoping for a Sequel ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Says Orlando Wants to Lure Devils From Staff and Wire Reports
High School Basketball '94-95 : Delphic League
Cal State Bakersfield Starts All Over : Division II: Only three players return from national championship team. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : In the Shadow of Dean Smith : North Carolina's Women's Team Gets Attention After Last Shot in NCAA Final WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '94-95 : Mission League
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Matadors' Only Goal Is Winning MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
New Go-Go's: A Tour Without Bitterness : Pop music: The all-female band made it big in the early '80s, then broke up. They hope that this reunion is permanent. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : Whisky Once Again a Place of Importance for Bands HEIDI SIEGMUND
Reagan Film Festival Slated for February
Cleese & Co. Building a Better 'Fish' : 'Death Fish II' Has the Same Cast as 'Wanda' but They Say It Isn't a Sequel. Go Figure! CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Good Company : Bill Berry Has Played With Jazz's Greats, and Duke Ellington and Maynard Ferguson Top the List BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Ill Winds Swirled Over Directing of 'Vampire' : Movies: Criticism, then praise, from the book's author was just part of Neil Jordan's challenge in bringing the story to the big screen. JOHN ANDERSON, NEWSDAY
A Chance to Go Into 'Sensory Overload' at the Movies
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Many Nice Touches at the Out Take MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mutual Respect Pulls '50 Fingers' Together ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMEDY NOTES : Jeni Hooks 'Em, Never Lets Up GLENN DOGGRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Faux Pairings Hurt 'Sinatra Duets' CHRIS WILLMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : Low-Budget 'Floundering': Life of an Activist Voyeur PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER BEAT : 'Ukraine' Tries Intimate Location DON SHIRLEY
People's Choice or Not, Zagat Has the Food KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Entertainment III' Bursts With Added Songs BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Francisco Ballet Casts L.A. 'Romeo'
'Life': Bridging Gays and the Heartland : Television: As the New York-based show has greatly increased affiliates, it has sought to heighten understanding and show the contributions of gays and lesbians in society. JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER BEAT : 'Baal': Unleashing Another Side of Brecht's Inner Battle PHILIP BRANDES
Cuban Pianist Finally Finds U.S. Audience : Jazz: The late Emiliano Salvador was denied a visa to play in the U.S., but an independent label release of his last album has drawn critical praise. LEILA COBO-HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Durang Explains It All, Cuttingly LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : Tip of the Hat to 'The Hollywood Western' KEVIN THOMAS
Arts Groups Still Taking Pledges on Faith : Finances: Despite the battle over a donation to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, organizations say they're not scared of contributors changing their minds. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : A Muddled, Miniature 'Swan Lake' via Moscow MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
HOME ENTERAINMENT : Family Films Everyone Can Enjoy DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Sideman to Pawn-Shop Star : Pop music: Guns N' Roses' Gilby Clarke, at the Coach House tonight, steps out on his own for a bit, but he's not giving up that other gig. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bride': Unhurried Film of Thought, Beauty KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Dated 'Owl and Pussycat' Is at Sea JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hendrix Birthday Love-In Skips a Beat at Club Lingerie DON SNOWDEN
What's Funny, Fractured and Folk? : Comedy: Earnest troubadours, the L.A.-based Foremen set to music gentle political and social satire. CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Going Against the Grain on Easier Trade : NAFTA: Mexico's requirement that imported corn be dyed is one example of problems U.S. exporters face. More roadblocks may lie ahead in wake of Proposition 187. From Times Staff and Wire Services
A 'Class' Struggle of the Holiday Sort Associated Press
Small Business Don Lee Times staff writer
Small Business Don Lee Times staff writer
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tokyo Stocks Tumble on Heels of Wall Street Slide : Markets: With U.S. traders on holiday, the dollar chalks up some gains overseas. From Times Wire Services
Some Things to Be Thankful for at Holiday Time ALAN CITRON
Taking the Wraps Off a Hot Product : Gift-giving: The basket business generates about $700 million in annual sales. The key is to customize the product to fit the corporate client's tastes. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SMALL BUSINESS : Community Watch Network Formed to Improve Security Don Lee Times staff writer
Bank to Buy Back Stock for Ganis Credit Deal
Unocal Unit Realigns to Boost Fuel Products Visibility
Seeking Signs of Life at Aerojet : Parent Company GenCorp Appears to Be Running Out of Reasons to Keep the Ailing Aerospace Unit JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sega Trots Out Infomercial to Pitch New Game Adapter : Marketing: The half-hour commercial is the first of its kind. It may test the FCC's rules on ads aimed at children. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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