Advertisement
What happened on December 02, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Revisionists Come Calling : Opera review: Hindemith's 'Mathis der Maler' gets a fresh production, courtesy of Peter Sellars and Esa-Pekka Salonen. By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pictures of a Picture Maker : Brian Hamill Has Been the Other Cameraman on Woody Allen's Films By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After 'Denver,' His List of Things to Do in Movies May Grow By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'What's Inside' Is Very Personal : Pop music: Joan Armatrading, who's at the Galaxy tonight, says her eclectic works represent things that 'have touched me.' By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Steven Linan
Latest 'Pooh' Is a Bear Necessity : Family: Broadway on Tour's musical additions to the hourlong show at the Gem even make gloomy old Eeyore smile. By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grigorovich Presents Joyless 'Nutcracker' : Ballet review: The Cerritos production is missing something--like a full Bolshoi cast and a Sugar Plum Fairy. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Finds High Art at Low Level : Painting: China historian James Cahill, who'll speak at the Bowers Museum today, has spent a career studying the works that appealed to the masses, if not to the experts. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cosby to Return to Sitcoms With CBS Series By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Grasping Too Late at Life in 'Waltz' By M. E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Itzhak Perlman, Klezmer Fiddler By Don Heckman and \f7 and \o7 * "Itzhak Perlman: In The Fiddler'S House" Airs Under The "Great Performances" Banner At 8 P.M. Sunday On Kcet-tv Channel 28.
TV Reviews : Vanessa Williams Sizzles but 'Birdie' Fizzles By Howard Rosenberg
Weekend TV : First-Run Shows Among All the Reruns By N.F. Mendoza
Movie Review : 'Tsahal' Studies Israel's Struggle to Survive By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
England's Tindersticks Dressed for Success By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ALBUM REVIEWS : *** P, "P," Capitol. By Sandy Masuo
ALBUM REVIEWS : *** 1/2 The Genius, "The Genius," Geffen. By Cheo H. Coker
ALBUM REVIEWS : *** LL Cool J, "Mr. Smith," Def Jam. By Connie Johnson
ALBUM REVIEWS : Musical Spirits Continue to Inspire Enya : *** ENYA, "The Memory of Trees", \o7 Reprise\f7 By Don Heckman
ALBUM REVIEWS : ** Various artists, "Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits," MCA. By Steve Hochman
Jazz Review : Rubin Lacks Intimacy at Jazz Bakery By Don Heckman
Music Review : Satisfying Brahms From Shaham, Blomstedt By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Dance Review : Grigorovich and Bolshoi Combine for 'Nutcracker' By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
NAACP Holds Hearing on Civil Rights Complaints Against Police : Abuse: Minorities give testimony of false arrests, brutality. Lawyers seek to aid Justice Department investigation. By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEEP BEEP: A CHP officer was testifying in a cocaine case... By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Marc Lacey and Danica Kirka
LABOR OF LOVE: Margot Martin never lost a child to sudden... By Lynne Barnes and John Ortega
DEATH ROW COUNTDOWN: It was six years ago this week that... By Jerry Hicks
Anthony Machado; Interior Designer and Artist
Walter Hahn; Ex-City Manager of San Diego By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joseph Coulter; Medical Equipment Manufacturer
Gloria Martin; Writer and Co-Founder of Feminist Group
Rose S. Turner; Veteran Executive of Jewish Charities
Southern Mystery: A Pool of Blood, a Missing Heiress : Probe: After nearly two weeks, fate of furniture millionaire Jacqueline Levitz still baffles police. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spy Plane Woes Create Bosnia Intelligence Gap By James Risen and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New B-2 Bomber Funds Give Lift to Southland By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Lights, Action, Excess in Las Vegas By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First U.S. Troops to Arrive in Bosnia in Mid-December : Balkans: Officials say peacekeepers will follow advance party one or two days after Dec. 14 signing of accord. The Senate testimony marks first notice of firm date. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : South Korea's Body Politic Braces for Still More Blows By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : China: the Ultimate Buyer's Market : Corporate giants are bowing to Beijing's demands that they trade technology and jobs for access to 1.2 billion consumers. Critics say deals will boomerang on U.S. By Evelyn Iritani and Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Burbank Firm Has Dream for King Center By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Unveils Scaled-Back Standard for Ergonomics : Health: Employers hail proposal to combat repetitive motion injuries. Safety advocates, labor leaders call it weak. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Scores Biggest Win Yet Over Merrill Lynch : Suit: Judge rules county can pursue claim against broker and try case in Bankruptcy Court. Recovery plan boosted. By Matt Lait and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New B-2 Bomber Funds Give Lift to Antelope Valley : Economy: Local business and political leaders are relieved as military spending bill passes without veto. Appropriations battle could be renewed annually. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : Chaos Reigns as Bangladeshi Leading Ladies Feud : Power struggle between prime minister, opposition leader takes toll on nation. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH AFRICA : Having Survived Vote, Algeria Takes Small Step Toward Peace By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wyoming's Simpson Expected to Retire From Senate : Politics: GOP stalwart will leave after three terms. Report comes on the day Oregon Republican Mark O. Hatfield confirms he will not seek reelection. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
$2.9 Billion in Mining Rights Sold by Government for $1,745 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Louisiana Democrat Switches to the GOP \o7 Reuters\f7
Man Says He Gave Jewel of Donation to Food Drive \o7 Associated Press\f7
Buttafuoco Freed After Doing 78 Days in Jail \o7 Associated Press\f7
Judge Removed From Bombing Trial : Crime: Appeals court doubts that he can be unbiased about Oklahoma City blast that killed 169. Defense, prosecution sought his recusal. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Pinochet Still Casts Shadow Across Chile : Latin America: Former dictator divides political loyalties among public and in nation's Congress. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In What Some Call an Unlikely Choice, Spaniard Picked to Lead NATO : Alliance: Socialist Javier Solana, whose party opposed U.S. bases in his country, is chosen to succeed Willy Claes. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION TO BALKANS : House Freshmen Cut Foreign Policy Class : Congress: The post-Cold War lawmakers are moved by budgets, not Bosnia. European politicians are alarmed. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freighter Off Canada in Danger of Sinking \o7 Reuters\f7
Clinton Both Stern, Sentimental in Irish Visit : Europe: In Dublin, the President says U.S. has a duty to send troops to Bosnia. But he also takes time out to get in touch with his roots. By William D. Montalbano and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia's IOU to Farmers: Plowshares Into TVs : Economy: Five years ago, Moscow promised the luxury items. Now the cash-strapped government may not be able to pay up. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-South Korea Leader Defies Summons Over 1980 Massacre By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Ex-Defense Minister, 19 Others Indicted From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : PERU : 5 Killed in Siege of Rebel Hide-Out From Times Wire Reports
China TV Cautions Voters in Taiwan : Election: As Nationalists fight to retain legislative majority, pictures of military exercises on mainland send warning about independence. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C.-Based AST Fires 530 Workers at Hong Kong Plant : Technology: Irvine computer company says the move to trim expenses will cut earnings by $20 million. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti's President Aristide Announces Engagement \o7 Reuters\f7
12 Detained in Argentina in Connection With Jewish Cultural Center's Bombing \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Losing Streak Continues for Option Bs : Bankruptcy: Dissident cities and agencies dealt more setbacks as judge first refuses to extend deadline for claim, then rules county is party that can sue broker. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Aides Favor Budget Stalemate : Deficit: Some argue that the President would be better off taking the issues to the people during '96 election. GOP attacks 'strategy of failure.' By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Carrying Rifle, Ammo in Car Is Arrested Near the White House \o7 Associated Press\f7
Broker Gets 15 Months in Whitewater Case \o7 Reuters\f7
First Lady Misled Public, Senators Charge : Ethics: Republicans say law firm's billings show Mrs. Clinton downplayed legal work that she did for her Whitewater partner's troubled savings and loan. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drop Whitewater as Issue, Alexander Says : Politics: People 'don't give a hoot' about that or the Gingrich ethics probe, GOP candidate says. 'More important things' should be debated in '96. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
FBI Grounds Moon Rock Auction \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rosa Parks Helps Mark 1955 Bus Boycott \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Audit Finds House Members, Staff Misused Credit Cards \o7 From Associated Press\f7
U.S. Panel Rejects Majority-Black Congressional District in Georgia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ethics Panel Head Admits Tie to Investigation Target : Politics: Nancy L. Johnson says she assisted GOPAC when House Speaker Gingrich ran the committee, which is at the heart of the probe. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
FTC Rules 'Jogging in a Jug' Drink Has No Health Benefits \o7 Reuters\f7
Yellow-Bearded Santa Gets His Job Back
U.S. OKs Tests to Resume, Says Whale Deaths Are Not Related \o7 Associated Press\f7
Professors Group to Investigate UC : Education: Panel will examine whether regents' vote to end affirmative action was influenced by political pressures. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Orange County Can Sue Merrill Lynch, Judge Rules By Matt Lait and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Court Seals Simpson Children's Case : Custody: Records and hearings are closed to the public. Order cites need to protect youngsters' privacy. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outdoor Debate Has a Special Feel
Article on Mojo Had the Holiday Spirit
He Has Just the Ticket to Help Kings' Defense
Forget Announcers, You Need a Clicker
If Bruins Are Naughty, Santa Won't Be Nice
Hmmm, West's Taste Is Usually Impeccable
We Don't Know How to Tell Them This, but Donahue Hasn't Left
Meanwhile, About That Rose Bowl Team . . .
And It's Not Too Late to Stomp on the Irish
He's Not Impressed by Trade for Blowers
BUSINESS
Cigarette Maker Wins Key Victory in Asbestos Suit : Court: A jury in Chicago rejects a widow's claim that Kent's filter caused her husband's fatal cancer. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yankee Stays Home : Mexico's Expected Tourism Explosion Fails to Ignite By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Insurers Warn of 175% Rate Increases : Regulation: They decry proposed changes in ZIP code-based premiums. Consumer groups call system unfair. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Immediate Plan to Seal Gap in Law Leading to Credit Fraud By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leeson Gets 6 1/2 Years for Sinking Barings : Crime: A judge says the former trader 'spun a web of deceit' in a scandal that caused the bank to lose $1.4 billion. From Bloomberg Business News
O.C.'s PairGain Probing Broker's Unauthorized Losing Trades By John O'Dell and Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
On-Line Service Draws Protest in Censor Flap : Computers: America Online says move to delete word \o7 breast \f7 from member profiles was a mistake. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Still Playing Catch-Up : O.C. Arrests Give Banks Little Relief From Credit Fraud By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Natural Resources \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
PairGain Says Unauthorized Trades Led to Loss By John O'Dell and Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips End Higher as Yields Drop From Reuters
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Cigarette Maker Kent Wins Key Victory in Asbestos Suit : Court: Chicago jury rejects widow's claim that firm's filter caused her husband's fatal cancer. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Savoy Fires 70 in Wake of Acquisition By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Up Modestly as Yields Drop From Times Wire Services
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
CKE to Purchase Summit Family Restaurants for $34.5 Million By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
HOME & GARDEN
GARDENING : Vertical Reality: Delphinium Follows Straight and Narrow By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dont't Tread On Me : Some Of The Most Exquisite Rugs Are No Longer Underfoot. Placement Hangs On Their Age, Delicacy And Beauty. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TOOLS : Clamps Help Get a Grip on Things From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Chic Seat By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
INSIDE & OUT : Wood Drawers Stick in Ocean Air After Drying Out in Desert Climate By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Little Lights Entertainment
DESIGN : Feeling at Home Is a Hearth and Soul Endeavor From Associated Press
MAINTENANCE : Covering Paint Flaws Before They Happen From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Criminals in Dawna's Neighborhood Better Watch Out By Kenneth Chang
USC to House New Archive About AIDS : Health: L.A. donates money, documents for facility. Southland observes world day focused on the disease. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Panel OKs $335,000 for Ventura River Trail : Funding: County commission's vote on bike path upsets Thousand Oaks officials, who sought the money for a similar project. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Throng Mourns Model at Funeral in Lakewood : Service: More than a thousand attend service for former Raiders cheerleader. 'She had a lot of love to give,' a friend says. By J. Michael Kennedy and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Complaints Against Police Cited at Hearing : Abuse: Minorities give the NAACP testimony of false arrests, brutality. Lawyers seek to aid Justice Department investigation. By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kentucky's Top Official Weighs Options on Rogers : Extradition: Gov. Brereton Jones, who leaves office in nine days, first must decide whether to defer matter to his successor. By Patrick Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defenders' Strike Brings Disorder in the Courts : Labor: Bulk of criminal proceedings are continued until next week. One-day walkout is tied to salary dispute. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
51 Vie for 3 Slots on Simi Valley Anti-Gang Unit By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Moorings : Mariners Center Gives Sailors a Place to Call Home By Linda Friedlieb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here He Is . . . 'Miss America' : 15,000 Fans Line Up as Radio Rogue Howard Stern Signs His Book in Westwood By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Decide if Pigs Should Be Pets : Animals: If licensing is allowed, keeping a household swine will be less complicated, expensive. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision Exonerating Antonovich Is Upheld : Suit: State Supreme Court declines to hear the case in which he was spared $1.2-million judgment despite 'reprehensible' action. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California 150 Repairs Extended Until February By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dry Weather Is No Friend to Christmas Trees, Experts Warn : Holidays: Dehydrated branches are intensely flammable. Daily watering and safety inspections are recommended. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Gas Station Clerk : Courts: Judge scorns defendant's claim of innocence. Victim's mother wants him to be haunted by his actions. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors May Take In the Trash Again : Landfills: Deal would allow county to raise cash by allowing L.A. firm to dump 2,300 tons of waste at Irvine site. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Citizen Gain : Uncertainty Over New Laws Sets Off a Rush to Naturalize By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meteorologists Foresee Heavy Fog Through Middle of Next Week By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast : Economists Predict 2-Year Job Spurt
Westside : Children's Hospital Is Created at UCLA
San Gabriel Valley : Ex-Mayor to Leave Council 4 Months Early
Another no-whinny situation: Art Vinsel was helping out... By Steve Harvey
Simpson Trial Cost More Than $9 Million, County Report Says
San Fernando Valley : 3 Boys Hailed as Heroes for Putting Out Fire
South Bay : Pier to Be Dedicated as Landmark Today
Van Nuys : McKeon Boosts Home Health Care at Rally By Kate Folmar
Reseda : Jail Sentence Issued in Auto Repair Scam By Kate Folmar
Freiman Likely to Run for Congress By Kenneth R. Weiss
VENTURA : Exploring the 'Tamale Mystique' By Christina Lima
Sylmar : College Rally to Focus on Affirmative Action By Tim May
Northridge : CSUN Recycling Event Will Begin Today By David E. Brady
Update : Follow-up on the news : SANTA ANA : Bond Would Finance School Computers By Jeff Kass and Russ Loar and Debra Cano
Update : Follow-up on the news : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Checkpoint Pulls In 18 Drunken Drivers By Jeff Kass and Russ Loar and Debra Cano
VENTURA : Hearing on Hospital Petition Suit Delayed By Eric Wahlgren
VENTURA : Students' Work to Be Shown at Bank By Nick Green
Appeal of Figure in DEA Agent's Killing Is Rejected
Robber Slain by Intended Victim in Hotel Room
Central Los Angeles : Jewelry District Gets More Street Patrols
CAMARILLO : Hospital Features Artworks by Patients By Andrew D. Blechman
Lake View Terrace : MTA, Youth Group Plan Cleanup Project By Tim May
Westlake Village : Yacht Club Planning Westlake Regatta By David R. Baker
Community College Union Elects Leader By Kelly David
Update : Follow-up on the news : IRVINE : Woodbridge Will Get Another Wood Bridge By Jeff Kass and Debra Cano and Russ Loar
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Hosts Santa Lucia Festival By Kelly David
Keeping Pet Pigs Out of the Pokey : Animals: Council will weigh allowing licenses for miniature swine. Planning Department strongly opposes the idea. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nude Dancing Club Opens Amid Protest : Neighborhoods: Opponents say the Wilmington business is illegal and will attract undesirables to an already troubled area. By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Hills : Teens Called Heroes for Subduing Blaze By Frank Manning
Woodland Hills : Calabash Kickballers Win Championship By Frank Manning
Sunland : Equestrian Group to Hold Competition
THOUSAND OAKS : Kmart Evacuated Due to Broken Gas Main By Nick Green
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : The Master Planner
SIMI VALLEY : Mall Developer to Discuss Options By Mack Reed
MOORPARK : Club to Ship Clothes to Sioux Reservation By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Official to Be Selected for Regional Council By Mary F. Pols
Generation Gap Seen Among U.S. Buddhists : Activism: Younger immigrants and converts may have more interest than traditionalists in linking faith's tenets to social and political issues. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Episcopal Diocese of L.A. Marks 100 Years By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Bulky-Item Trash a Problem in Pacoima By Judy Torres, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Help Sought for Tax Collection By Shelby Grad
Discord Mars Plans for Jewish Gathering : Rallies: Organizers seeking to show unity in the face of divisions over the Mideast peace process make changes to attract participation of Orthodox Jews, some of whom remain wary. From Religion News Service
Success; but What's the Price? : Worship: Willow Creek's congregants don't worry about hell but a "Christless eternity." But as such churches spread, some fear that religion is being sacrificed to marketing. From Associated Press
Police Ask for Help Finding Marijuana Growers : Crime: Two men are wanted for cultivating houseful of plants valued at more than $500,000 in an otherwise-vacant Garden Grove house. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mall Initiative Spokesman Gives City Little Help on Identity of Author : Development: Officials want to tell voters who wrote the measure that some say may harm projects citywide. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three women will be ordained today as pastors in Loma... By John Dart
Obituaries
RELIGION / JOHN DART : It's No Joke: Pastor Going Strong at 93 By John Dart
Teen Saves Mother With Help From 911 By Nick Green
NEW PARISH: Cardinal Roger M. Mahony will preside today... By John Dart
Getting Answers : Six Semesters Later, Still Waiting for a Talking Computer
Joshing With Will Rogers By John Dart
Custodian Robbed at School; Three Suspects Later Arrested
3 Teen-Agers Arrested Near Credit Union By Nick Green
Mother of Racing Great, Ex-Mayor in O.C. Dies at 96 From Associated Press
Comment : Jeremiad of an Angry White Guy : Not all pale males are ticked off at the same things. By Larry Fondation, Larry Foundation is lead organizer for the Southern California Organizing Committee in South- Central Los Angeles, an affliate of the Inddustrial Areas Foundation, and author of the novel "Angry Nights" (FC2/Illinois State University Press
Local Historian Nancy Thatcher Is Dead at 68 By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Multicultural Manners : Outside Hollywood, Older Can Be Better By Norine Dresser, \o7 Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of the forthcoming book "Multicultural Manners" (Wiley). Tell her your experiences c/o Voices or you can contact her by e-mail: 71204.1703@compuserve.com \f7
Public Places : A Place to 'Live a Second Life' : A Glendale park rounds up an array of social services for seniors and helps Armenian immigrants feel at home.
Thousands Line Main St. for Seal Beach's Annual Parade By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three-Car Pileup Blamed on 'Freak' Conditions By Nick Green
Obituaries : * Ethel R. Spangler; Ex-Broadway Performer
Community Essay : Expert Advice on High-School Cheating : A former chronic cheater talks about who does it and which teachers it gets done to. By Sue Clark, Sue Clarke, who lives in Newport Beach, has been a high school counselor for 15 years
13th Lawsuit Filed Against UC Irvine in Fertility Scandal By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Woman Critically Injured in Crash By Nick Green
Toddler Returned to Mother Unharmed; 2 Suspects Seized
Caltech Student Has All the Answers to Mind Games By Mayrav Saar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Market Robber Takes Cash
Santa Will Suit Mall Just Fine After All By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Exhibition Focuses on Disaster Preparedness
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ecosystem Wins in Board Game By Debra Cano
ANAHEIM : Proposal to Disclose City Salaries Goes to Council By Alan Eyerly
FULLERTON : 5% Pay Increase OKd by College Trustees
ANAHEIM : Tree Lighting Tonight Opens Holiday Festival
SEAL BEACH : Surfside Gets Heavy Support for Seawall By Russ Loar
CYPRESS : Council Shifts Time for Some Public Comment By Bill Billiter
LA PALMA : Holiday Contests Seek Best Home Decorations
ORANGE : Lane Changes Planned Near Villa Park Center By Lesley Wright and Bill Billiter
DANA POINT : Recall Election Set for March 26 By Julie Fate Sullivan
COSTA MESA : Mesa Water District Engineer to Leave Post By Hope Hamashige
LAGUNA HILLS : Oso-Cabot Intersection to Get Right-Turn Lane By Frank Messina
LAKE FOREST : Service Groups Get More City Funds By Frank Messina
WESTMINSTER : School District Plans to Alter Bilingual Method By John Pope
NEWPORT BEACH : Mayor Earns 2nd Term in Unanimous Council Vote By Enrique Lavin
LAGUNA BEACH : Teen-Agers Pay Tribute to Local Victims of AIDS By Leslie Earnest
SPORTS
Sampras Wins Before Collapse : Davis Cup: Courier loses, and Russia ties U.S. after first day. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Feel Relaxed When Divac Does Too : Pro basketball: Center has 18 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists in 113-100 victory over Grizzlies. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Loyola Gets Big Play It Needs : Division I: Cubs bat away a pass to preserve 37-34 victory over Los Alamitos. Feterik passes for 355 yards. Hartley catches 11 for 208 yards. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Imagine if He'd Kept It in Park By Mal Florence
They're Almost All Lame Ducks : Hockey: Anaheim's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings is the least of worries for injury-riddled team. York, Douris are latest casualties. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Oilers' Gray Is Freed on Bond \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Stokes Might Start for Taylor \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : No, Really, They Can't Stand Each Other By Bill Plaschke
UCLA, Cal in Water Polo Final \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nine-Year Soccer Reign Ends for Tar Heels From Staff and Wire Reports
Pepperdine Can't Catch Grambling \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Stanford Gets Physical and Wins Easily From Associated Press
Ball State Faces UCLA in Volleyball By Lonnie White
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : Frazier Wins Unitas Award \o7 Associated Press\f7
High School Football Playoffs / Southern Section Semifinals : Division Viii By Lonnie White
High School Football Playoffs / Southern Section Semifinals : Division Xi
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS : Iacenda Breaks Record; Hart Wins By Dana Haddad
Loyola Rallies to Beat Los Alamitos, 37-34 : Division I: Vanis rushes for 228 yards and Walter makes key defensive play for Cubs. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Playoffs / Southern Section Semifinals : Division V By Eric Hamilton
High School Football Playoffs / Southern Section Semifinals : Division Vi
High School Football Playoffs / Southern Section Semifinals : Division Iv By Mark Stroder
Stunova Wins Prep Tennis Title By Peter Yoon
Dorsey Manhandles Kennedy By Michael Lazarus
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / CITY SECTION SEMIFINALS : San Pedro Knocks Off Narbonne to Reach Finals By George Dohrmann Mike Bresnahan..Bd: Times Staff Writer
NBA ROUNDUP : Mourning Leaves Hornets Feeling That Way Again From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS : Covina Slaps Fullerton Back to Reality With 34-0 Victory : Division VII: Unbeaten Colts score 27 points in first half and dominate Indians in every aspect of game. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS : Corona del Mar Fumbles Chance at Championship : Division V: Late miscue by quarterback Walz helps Servite pick up 21-16 victory and berth in title game. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Playoffs / City Section Semifinals By Tony Jones
Is Twice The Vice Back in Groove? By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kingdom Found Seeks Second Win in a Row By Bob Mieszerski
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Tough but Still Beaten From Associated Press
Monroe Gets Run Out of City Playoffs by Reseda, 24-0 By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stunova's Long Journey Ends With a Title : Tennis: Rio Mesa High exchange student wins Southern Section individual championship. Calabasas doubles team also comes home a winner. By Peter Yoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dorsey Bounces Kennedy From Playoffs By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Wins, Prepares to Stalk Antelopes By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remarkable Playoff Run Continues : Volleyball: Cal Lutheran women rally to move into Division III title match. By George Foulsham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chaminade Bobbles Chance for Title Game By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brothers Key Comeback Victory for Antelope Valley Christian By Kari Cope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION INDIVIDUAL FINALS : Stunova Hands DeVera Her First Loss of Season By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Overcomes Mistakes to Beat Cypress By Paul Mcleod
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Women Defeat TCU to Advance to Basketball Tournament Final
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Marauders Advance to Finals
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Ortega, Birmingham One-Up Chatsworth
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Simi Valley Reaches Final Behind Cooper's 39 Points
Santa Clara Edges Camarillo : Basketball: Lukman Dotson scores with four seconds left as Saints advance to final of Simi Valley tournament. By Lauren Peterson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Luppani's Tenacity Gives Chapman a Leg Up By Martin Beck
Violations in Burbank Football Disclosed
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Opens State Tournament With a Victory
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Road Won't Get Easier for Basketball Team By Jason Reid
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : King Still Waiting for Recall to Anaheim By Robyn Norwood
PLAYOFF PROFILES : It's All Work for Deagon By Dana Haddad
Miami's Hopes for Orange Bowl Dashed by NCAA : College football: Hurricanes, 8-3 and co-champions of Big East, are banned from one bowl, lose 24 scholarships and get three years' probation. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 2 and Trying Harder : Vaughn and the Kansas Jayhawks, Who Play UCLA Today, Don't Want to Be Stopped This Season By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruelas Is KO'd by Nelson, Specter : Boxing: Champion loses his WBC title to 37-year-old challenger after "seeing" boxer who died after his previous fight. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fanaticism Backfires on Raiders : Pro football: Club's bungled ticket sales efforts met with anger, threats of violence. From Associated Press
Boxing Russell Mosley (9-16-1) of San Diego won a 10-round... From Staff and Wire Reports
2,000 Expected for Marathon
Highlights and Lowlights of the NHL Season So Far By Sandra Mckee, BALTIMORE SUN
Prep Cross-Country Regionals Today By John Ortega
State Volleyball Tournament Today
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL / TODAY'S BOWL GAMES : Taking the Long Way Works Out for Saddleback's Conners By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mr. Versatility : Kansas City's Mark Collins Is Able to Line Up Anywhere in Secondary By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / STEVE SPRINGER : Unfortunately, He Can't Fight for Beans By Steve Springer
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS : Tagatauli's Transformation Helps Los Amigos : Division VII: Fullback and linebacker becomes better player and leader for Lobos. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLAYOFF PROFILES : First Things First for Jones By Michael Lazarus
Harvey Added the Run to Valley College's Shoot By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Valley Names Van Vooren
PREP VOLLEYBALL / STATE FINALS : Calvary Chapel a Match Away From 2nd Title By Wendy Witherspoon
Valley Rumbles for National Title By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Harvard-Westlake, School Could Be Out : Volleyball: Wolverine girls play San Jose Del Mar this afternoon with more than just the State Division III championship on the line. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT : Long Beach State to Face Aztecs in Second Round
Nearly a Foot Locker Shoo-In : Cross-country: After last year's stunning performance, Nordhoff's Elaine Canchola enters today's regional meet as a favorite to advance to national championships. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advertisement
