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What happened on December 29, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
New Vision Rules Blurred at DMV
LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Fugitive Featured on TV Show Caught in Orange
THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Redo Junior High Boundaries Angers Some : Education: Simi Valley school board will look at committee proposal to shift Sequoia students to three other campuses, some as far as three miles away.
DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : City, Tire Shop Still Poles Apart
MIMI KO CRUZ
Westside : PARK REMODELING
Westside : Unidentified Woman Found Shot in Head
DANA POINT : Recall Candidates Must File Election Papers by Today
FRANK MESSINA
Weird and Weirder : New disclosures re-emphasize need for professionalism and oversight in O.C.
Seniors : Achievements, activities : COUNTYWIDE : Refresher Course on Driving Planned
JON GARCIA and SARAH KLEIN
Purple Passion : Moses Greets Arrival of Wildcats After 47 Years in the Desert
DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Crash Shuts 2 Lanes of Costa Mesa Freeway
TINA NGUYEN
Panel to Consider Objections to Denial of Liquor Permit
VENTURA : Fire Guts Duplex, Leaves 2 Homeless
STEPHANIE BROMMER
Countywide : County Water District Gets New President
JON GARCIA
ORANGE : Investment Firm Is Bullish on Zoo's Bear
JON GARCIA
San Fernando Valley : Proposed Changes in Boulevard Plan Stalled
Countywide : League Tries to Let Cities Keep Taxes
SHELBY GRAD
Measure to End Hunting Ban Assailed : Wildlife: Backers say initiative would promote public safety. But animal advocates say it's a ruse to bring the trophy sport back.
DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Gets Star Treatment : Heston Parts the Purple Sea for Northwestern
DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mall, Pier Top Ventura Issues in '96 : Government: City will consider expanding shopping center, repairing the landmark span and building a sports complex.
TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Seeks Applicants for Panel
FRANK MESSINA
Growth, Landfills, Schools Will Challenge Officials
DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salvation for a Spot of Sanity
Countywide : State Bar Awards Grants to 3 Groups
SARAH KLEIN
LA HABRA : Approval Expected on Tougher City Codes
MIMI KO CRUZ
OXNARD : Boy, 14, Shot in Neck, Released From Hospital
MIGUEL HELFT
Effort to End Lion-Hunting Ban Assailed : Wildlife: Backers say the statewide initiative would stem an unchecked population and promote public safety. But animal advocates say it's a ruse to bring the trophy sport back.
DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid the Petals, Friendships Bloom : With dedication, affection--and a shoestring budget--an all-volunteer Sierra Madre crew crafts a homespun float. : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Feeble War on Corporate America : Regulations: In 1994, there were a mere 250 criminal prosecutions against businesses in the U.S.-- hardly a barrage.
DAVID BURNHAM, David Burnham is the author of a forthcoming book about the Justice Department. He also is the co-director of the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a Syracuse University data research organization
Tax Amnesty Program for Businesses Expires Tuesday
Refusing Federal School Funds
VENTURA, OJAI VALLEY : Lacey, Monahan File Papers for Board Seat
CARLOS V. LOZANO
Obituaries
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
THOUSAND OAKS : Deputies to Seek Out Intoxicated Drivers
CHRISTINA LIMA
Woman Dies After Freeway Accident
STEPHANIE BROMMER
One Election Down, One Big One to Go : Russia presidential vote will be key to its policies
Valleywide : Boulevard Plan Lags With City Attorney
KAY HWANGBO
Seniors : Achievements, activities : COUNTYWIDE : Institute Offers Classes for Visually Impaired
JON GARCIA and SARAH KLEIN
GARDEN GROVE : Court Bars 'Utility' on Ballot, but 'Tax' OK
SARAH KLEIN
FULLERTON : City Joins the Drive for One-Stop Business Permit Center
MIMI KO CRUZ
GOPAC and Gingrich
Peacekeeping in Bosnia
South Bay : Arts Festival Gears Up for New Year's Eve
CYPRESS : Deal for Schools' Mini-Parks Renewed
BILL BILLITER
Southeast : Litter Leads to Limits on Access to Hilltop
Center Evacuated After Bomb Threat
-STEPHANIE BROMMER
Central Los Angeles : Anonymous Donor Aids Police Station Campaign
Campaign Issue
Countywide : Tree Recycling
Court Ruling Stalls Santa Clarita Recovery Plan
DANICA KIRKA and JOHN CHANDLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH COUNTY : Kids' Parties Offered for New Year's Eve
LESLIE EARNEST and JON GARCIA
San Gabriel Valley : Firm to Pay City for Right to Recyclables
PERSPECTIVE ON AIR POLLUTION : Forget ZEVs, LEVs, SIPs and FIPs--Just Fix the Clunkers : Electric cars may make a glamorous debate, but real improvement only can come if we make the tougher social choices.
DAVID RUBENSON, David Rubenson is a senior public policy analyst at Rand Corp. in Santa Monica
A Blue Streak for Rose Parade : Tradition: Nature is expected to bestow sunny skies on the festivities for 41st year in a row.
SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nebraska Fans Fumble for Answers Amid Controversy
Dana Parsons
West Hills : AIDS Network Youths Revel in Lazer Tag
KATE FOLMAR
Parents Are Mystified by Son's Death : Health: Mild flu symptoms didn't seem severe enough to take the life of Mikey Vogler, 6.
JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rights, Powers in Constitution
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Bird-Watching Tours at Wetlands Planned
JON GARCIA
Announcement Expected on Sale of Part of Oxnard Real Estate Empire : Business: City leaders cite assurances the unidentified buyer plans to rehire most if not entire work force of Martin V. Smith & Associates.
MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Tree Blaze Guts Unit in Huntington
TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Students' Gift Helps Keep Tours Moving
LESLEY WRIGHT
Wildcat Fans Will Be Playing Hard Too : Tourism: First wave of about 5,000 Northwestern fans arrives at seven Orange County hotels in anticipation of Rose Bowl.
MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : School Plans All-Night New Year's Eve Party
LESLIE EARNEST
Families Seek Clues to Killers : Crime: Separate Valley news conferences are held in a hit-and-run death and a street shooting.
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grieving Families Seek Help Finding Suspects : Crimes: Two sets of survivors issue pleas for information that might solve the tragedies. In both cases, $25,000 rewards are offered.
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Group Assaults Teen Inside His Residence
MIGUEL HELFT
Man Sought After Fire in Basement Marijuana Farm
Body of Woman Found in Brush
Smoke Delays John Wayne Flight
DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Azir Picks Up Scent for Newport Police
ENRIQUE LAVIN
Crystal Cove Residents Try to Turn the Tide--Again : State parks: Lessees face a Sunday eviction deadline but want to stay until work begins on their bungalows. Original 10-year deal called for them to move in 1992.
RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dramatizing Dangers of Not Buckling Up : CHP accident simulation shows results of not wearing seat belts. Authorities plan checkpoints, extra patrols to combat drunk driving on New Year's weekend.
ERIN TEXEIRA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Baseball League Seeking Channel Cleanup Help
CHRISTINA LIMA
Crowd Welcomes Delivery of Rainbow Trout at Lake Casitas
CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We Can Engage Without Dominating : Foreign policy: Neoisolationists remember the lessons of Clinton's late mentor about the arrogance of power.
BENJAMIN SCHWARZ, Benjamin Schwarz is a senior fellow at the World Policy Institute
Psychics See Better Year for Valley Than for Citron
KATE FOLMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shadow Hills : Memories, Mystery Linger after Slaying
ED BOND
Agoura Hills : Trees Placed Curbside Will Be Recycled
FRANK MANNING
Central Los Angeles : DRUG SEMINAR
Local Laws '95 : A Guide to New Legislation in Los Angeles County
Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen and correspondents Maki Becker, James Benning, John Cox, Stephen Gregory, Tracy Johnson, Mary Moore, Susan Steinberg, Steve Ryfle, and Richard Winton
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Anaheim's $50-Million Fire
Arraignment of Deputy Delayed
MIGUEL HELFT
Don't Throw a Curve to DreamWorks : Tax breaks: Supply side theory says all companies should get what Spielberg's gets.
JOEL FOX, Joel Fox is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn
Driving Home Accident Dangers : Safety: CHP simulation shows the results of not wearing seat belts. Authorities plan checkpoints and extra patrols to combat drunk driving on New Year's weekend.
ERIN TEXEIRA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dean Martin Laid to Rest as Stars Avoid Media
MILES CORWIN and DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MOORPARK : Goldstein's Bid to Leave Jail Denied
SCOTT HADLY
South Bay : SUITS NAME POLICE
MOORPARK : Driver Charged After Fleeing Fatal Crash
MIGUEL HELFT
Westside : TREE DISPOSAL
THOUSAND OAKS : Condo Group Settles Construction Lawsuit
STEPHANIE BROMMER
OXNARD : Pair Escape Injury as Train Broadsides Truck
STEPHANIE BROMMER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Weird and Weirder
Time and the Garden
Al Martinez
2 Sought in Freeway Kidnap-Rape
NEWPORT BEACH : Squirrel Rescuers Plan to Keep Working
JON GARCIA
Heritage Park, 12100 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
SCIENCE WATCH : The Big Blackout
LAKE CASITAS : Looking for the Angle to Catch New Arrivals
CHRISTINA LIMA
BUSINESS
Standard Brands Paint Company Back in Chapter 11 : Bankruptcy: Lack of a bailout brings second filing in four years. Loan will keep firm afloat as it seeks buyers.
EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medco Loses Contract as Drug Retailers Shun It : Health care: The Maryland incident, which has sparked an investigation, reflects a wider problem.
From Times Staff, Wire Reports
Other News
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banks Grant AST $100 Million in Credit
Media
Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Unveils Plans for Derivative Disclosure : Securities: Long-awaited guidelines were prompted by financial disasters such as Orange County's bankruptcy.
From Reuters
Banking & Finance
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Demand for Stock Funds Still Zooming : Securities: Fund companies say December purchases are exceeding strong November results.
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Knickerbocker, Video Distributor Sign Deal
Airlines
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pressler Trying to Get Fast Action on Telecom : Legislation: Senator is circulating a final version of the reform bill despite opposition by GOP leadership.
JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Sales Should Pick Up Speed
Times Wire Services
Company Town
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Other News
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance
Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Approves $8 Million for Clothestime
GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Generation of Electric Cars Put Through Battery of Cold Tests
ROSS SNEYD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
1996-96 REVIEW AND OUTLOOK : Company Town : Hollywood's Wildest Ride : No Year Can Match 1995 for Cataclysmic Activity
CLAUDIA ELLER and SALLIE HOFMEISTER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Government Action Helps Japan's Outlook : Asia: In recent months, officials have done what would normally take them several years. Investors demonstrate renewed faith.
HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town
FINANCIAL MARKETS : 30-Year Bond Yield Falls Below 6%; Stocks Mixed : Markets: The Treasury bond figure, the lowest in more than two years, reflects a belief that the Fed will cut rates further.
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Umbilical Cord Device Approved
FTC Considers Tougher Rules for Tobacco Firms : Regulation: Agency is concerned about some companies' use of tar, nicotine ratings to justify 'light' labels.
From Bloomberg Business News
Amgen, NPS to Develop Thyroid Disease Drug : Pharmaceuticals: Norcalcin has a market potential of as much as $1 billion a year.
From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : 30-Year Bond Yield Falls Below 6%; Stocks Mixed : Markets: Treasury bond figure, lowest in more than 2 years, reflects confidence that low inflation, interest rates will persist.
From Times Wire Services
Mutual Fund Sales Strong in December : Securities: The soaring Dow Jones average, up 33% this year, is drawing in new investment.
From Bloomberg Business News
1996-96 REVIEW AND OUTLOOK : Company Town : A Year to Remember--See If You Do
JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Dead of Winter, the Grave Blanket Business Heats Up
JOHN FLESHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CorVel Investor Asks to Sell Stock
Firm Gets Big Data Processing Deal
4% of AT&T Employees Accept Buyout Offer
From Associated Press
Home Court Advantage : More Female Lawyers in O.C. Go Part Time by Telecommuting
DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help-Wanted Ads Off Amid Employer Cautiousness
From Associated Press
NEWS
RSVP : The Las Madrinas Ball Presents 41
MARY LOU LOPER TIMES STAFF WRITER
Request Made to Move Japanese Rape Trial : Asia: Mothers of two defendants say political pressure over U.S. bases in Okinawa may result in harsher judgments.
From Associated Press
$1-Million Prize Denied to Speed-Dialing Demon
Associated Press
Where a Little Bach Talk Is Good
DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ball Will Brighten New Year With a New Face
Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Officials Prepare for New Gun Law
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Driver Dies From Sniper's Gunshot
Associated Press
New D.A. Reportedly Seeking Funds From Staff
From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : 3 GOP Candidates Miss Shot at Primary
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Protest Over French Blast Is Swift, Limited
From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : 3 Officers Face Trial in Motorist's Death
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : President Tops 'Most Admired' Poll
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Handicap in Balkans: 'Will Wasn't There' : Peacekeeping: Top diplomat searches for answers and new direction amid debris of disastrous mission.
TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charismatic Ex-General to Run for Russian Presidency : Politics: Lebed is first serious challenger to take on Yeltsin. He may run as Communist, a boon to party's chances in June.
CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitewater Panel Adds to Subpoenas
From Associated Press
Scientists Report Finding Weight-Control Receptors : Research: Molecular 'antenna' conveys message from protein telling the body to stop eating. Its discovery may lead to treatments for obesity.
RICK WEISS, WASHINGTON POST
Raabe: List of Those at Fault Is a Long One
MATT LAIT and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Tailhook Ties Cost Officer Promotion
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Testimony Shows Wide Cover-Up of O.C. Financial Peril : Bankruptcy: Grand jury documents detail that many employees and outsiders were aware of lawbreaking and pool risks for months but few acted to prevent debacle.
TRACY WEBER and DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shutdown Puts 'Essential' U.S. Workers in Bind
SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mfume Lauds Auto Maker's $100,000 Gift to NAACP
GUY GUGLIOTTA, WASHINGTON POST
Falling Federal Support Dims Nuclear Industry's Future : Budget: Coalition of environmentalists and fiscal conservatives has pushed Congress to slash a number of programs.
RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Defense Bill Draws Veto From President
JONATHAN PETERSON and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Defense Wants to Put D.A. on the Witness Stand : Courts: Steiner's lawyer says Capizzi and his office are 'victims' and can't fairly prosecute the misconduct case against two supervisors and the county auditor.
KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frederic Coonradt; USC Journalism Professor
Be Informed When You Make Joint Decisions
RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Maker Donates $100,000 to NAACP
Washington Post
Many Knew of O.C. Woes in Advance, Panel Told : Grand jury: Testimony reveals that at least two dozen people were aware of the county's financial troubles up to a year before the bankruptcy.
TRACY WEBER and DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It'll Be a Good Year for Milestones
IRENE LACHER
Legal Aid for the Impoverished Faces Budget Ax : Social programs: Legacy of Johnson era faces 33% slash in funding. Defenders say it is needed as U.S. help dwindles.
HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
GEMS : Diamond Deal Not Forever, Russia Seems to Say : Moscow's pact with DeBeers cartel on foreign sales is up for renewal. The Kremlin wants to foster its domestic industry.
CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot in Colombia Crash Left Brakes On, Authorities Say
From Reuters
Raabe Says 'Slander' Spurred Him to Testify : Bankruptcy: Former official told O.C. Grand Jury he doesn't want others to go free. He named board members, brokers and others he says should share blame.
MATT LAIT and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
President Vetoes GOP Defense Legislation : Spending: He says bill is too generous to Pentagon, creates 'unnecessary' anti-missile system. Move comes on eve of new budget talks.
JONATHAN PETERSON and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Freshman Walks Political Tightrope
FAYE FIORE
It's a Buyer's Market for Mansions : Real estate: Surge in sales reflects comparative bargains in lavish estates.
DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Wall Street 'Paid to Play' in O.C. Bond Game
MICHAEL G. WAGNER and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
John Conrad Bushman; Author, Cal State L.A. Professor
Germany Forces Online Service to Censor Internet : Regulation: CompuServe reluctantly complies, cuts off access to 200 newsgroups deemed indecent.
KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All the News Stories That Are Fit to Print
PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Illegal Immigrants Deported, U.S. Reports : Crime: Clinton administration cites tougher enforcement. Critics link rise to expulsion of criminal foreigners leaving prison.
DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Salvador Immigrants Get Work Extension
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Lifts Sanctions on Yugoslavia
From a Times Staff Writer
Gerry Rosentswieg; Designed and Edited Books on Graphic Design
D.A. 'Del' Weber; Ex-Head of California Teachers Assn.
MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spain's Gonzalez Calls Early Elections for March : Politics: Slipping support and scandals force prime minister to schedule vote. He has reluctantly agreed to run again.
From Times Wire Services
RELIEF AID : If N. Korea Famine Proves Real, Blame the Tragedy on Politics
DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Plan Trips Amid Shutdown : Congress: Foreign travel by Senate and House members strains reduced staffs at State Department, embassies. Some are having second thoughts.
GUY GUGLIOTTA, WASHINGTON POST
Two Men Charged in Reno Bomb Case : Crime: They are accused of planting explosive outside IRS office. The device was lit but did not detonate.
MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5.0 Quake Strikes Sparsely Populated Area Near Tahoe
KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huffington Plans to Move to L.A., Sell Santa Barbara Estate
FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Society's Legal Aid for Poor Targeted by Budget Ax
HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Robert E. Johnson; Longtime Executive at Jet Magazine
Buyer's Market for Mansions : Real estate: Steep cuts in the asking price have sparked a surge in sales for Orange County's costliest homes.
DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Rush and GOP Elite: Getting Too Cozy? : Some 'ditto head' devotees worry that Limbaugh has joined the conservative establishment. He now wields more influence in corridors of power. But his ratings are starting to dip.
ELEANOR RANDOLPH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Madilyn Morrison Doff; Hostess of Famed Hollywood Nightclub
Firms' Courtship of O.C. Officials Detailed : Bankruptcy: Grand jury testimony depicts how lobbyists for underwriters used campaign donations to sway officeholders to award contracts to their clients.
MICHAEL G. WAGNER and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Bernardino Bishop Is Named : Religion: Latino says key goal is boosting minorities' role in church leadership.
TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Denies Reports of Curbs on Taxi Hailing
From Associated Press
GIs Evacuate as Balkan River Floods Camp
NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Identification of Unabomber Suspect Probed
From Associated Press
Man Pleads Guilty in Wife's Drowning, Gets 30-Year Term
Reuters
Reporters' Access to Prisoners Restricted
From Associated Press
Jose Orozco; Mexican Architect Designed Famed Houses, Hotels
It's a Buyer's Market for Mansions : Real estate: Surge in sales reflects comparative bargains in lavish estates.
DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Calling Is a Notable Passion
BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Man Driven to Extremes : Mountain climbing? Ocean crossings? The Iditarod? Kid stuff. For a real rush, millionaire Steve Fossett plans to fly-- nonstop--around the world in a hot-air balloon . . . alone. That's a long way from Garden Grove, where he grew up.
BILL HARLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gaga Over Gadgets : You're Just a TV and a Telephone Away From No-Mess Bacon and a Carwash on a Stick
LEILA COBO-HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : When You Don't Know When to Trust : DAYS OF DRUMS by Philip Shelby; Simon and Schuster $22, 320 pages
MICHAEL HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They're innit for the Short Haul : Children: Off to school they go. Or music lessons. Or home. In the '90s, busy times call for innovative measures, and services that transport kids for parents are a necessity of life.
PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anniversaries of America : What do Harley-Davidson, Frederick's of Hollywood, Angelyne and supermarkets have in common? It's not what you might think. They're all celebrating birthdays in '96.
IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES : There Was Trouble Brewing : But Senior Nose Guard Stu Gage Scored a Significant Victory at USC by Overcoming Alcoholism
EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eliel's Coming Back : College football: Stanford strong safety Swinton emerging from career in disarray and pall cast by death of fiancee.
KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Needs a Second Opinion : Holiday Bowl: The nation's top defensive back, Greg Myers of Colorado State, wants to be a doctor, but the NFL also beckons.
ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Split Personnel-ity : Northwestern's Steve Schnur Prefers a One-Quarterback Offense to USC's System
SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : FIESTA BOWL : Phillips Silent on Criminal Matters
CHRIS DUFRESNE
College Basketball : Today's Games
JEFF FLETCHER
UCLA, USC Face Big Challenges : Women's basketball: Bruins and Trojans take on Maryland and No. 6 Virginia in Pauley Pavilion tournament.
PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : HOLIDAY BOWL : Rams' Lubick Glad He Stuck Around
ERIC SHEPARD
CSUN Women Shoot Poorly, Play Sluggishly in 75-44 Loss
JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins Burn Out the Lights
From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : Promised Land Didn't Have 'Waterworld'
Associated Press
With Product to Sell, He's Knight Lite
THOMAS BONK
College Football Daily Report : Rose Bowl
EARL GUSTKEY
College Basketball : Today's Games : Nonconference
JOHN WEYLER
O.C. Sports Hall of Fame Board Undertakes Big Reorganization
LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Tonight
MARK HEISLER
Prep Roundup
NBA ROUNDUP : Motta Finally Joins the 900 Club
From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Moses Leaves UCLA to Coach at Cal
Associated Press
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Palmdale Girls Enjoy Rose-Colored Victory
LAUREN PETERSON
Ducking Responsibility Not a Game Wilson Plays
MIKE DOWNEY
Cougar Forward Hendrickson Fractures His Shooting Hand
Associated Press
SIDELINES : If Looking for the Curse of the Matadors, Try Cassidy's Office
USC Nearly Poi-fect in Upset of Missouri
LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Ready To Order Gets the Check
BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALAMO BOWL : Five Field Goals Plus Defense Equal Victory for Texas A&M
From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Rolls Past Rio Hondo in Semifinal
STEVE KRESAL
Lions Upset in Chicago, 66-65
Associated Press
This League Finally Gets Down to Size
MIKE PENNER
Lakers Doomed at Home : Pro basketball: No matter where they play, Spurs have no trouble with L.A., 107-99.
SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks Tonight
ELLIOTT TEAFORD
BOYS' BASKETBALL ORANGE HOLIDAY CLASSIC : Esperanza Comes Close, but Mater Dei Prevails
MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball Roundup
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Concordia's Alaska Trip Positive Despite Defeats
MARTIN BECK
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Senik Hot in Fourth Quarter to Lead El Toro to Victory
Harvard-Westlake Slams Baltimore's Dunbar, 62-43 : High school basketball: Wolverines dominate a team with a national reputation and advance to semifinal.
MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Come On, He Was Just Playing
Associated Press
Kings Tonight
LISA DILLMAN
Rebels Runnin' Out on Conference : Colleges: When UNLV leaves next year, it is expected the Big West's national recognition will be damaged for years.
JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sometimes, a Wild Card Can Play Tricks : Pro football: An NFC division winner has been upset in first round the last four years.
MARYANN HUDSON and HOUSTON MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
McKinney to Attend Brigham Young
Jackson Has Lost None of His Edge, on Course or Behind Microphone
LARRY STEWART
Friery Resigns as Van Nuys Coach
DANA HADDAD
Just About Every Day Has Been a Test for Hokies' Thomas : Sugar Bowl: He has had to overcome threat of drugs, poor grades and scouts' lack of interest.
JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : SUGAR BOWL : Virginia Tech Does It With Defense
JIM HODGES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : PEACH BOWL : Injured Georgia Quarterback Won't Play
Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : It's Not Quite as Easy as 1-2-3 for Temple
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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Castro Smokes as Cleveland Rolls
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES : A LONG-RUNNING HIT : Nebraska Quarterback Tommie Frazier Rarely Loses, and Stewart's Success Should Make It Easier for Him to Keep It Going in the NFL
CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canoga Park Gets Revenge on Jump Shot by Farzaneh : High school basketball: After losing to Antelope Valley earlier this season, Hunters knock off Antelopes, 74-72, and advance to title game of Hart tournament.
BRYAN RODGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOXING IN IRVINE : Magdaleno Wears Down Santos in 10
DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Beaten by Boston, 75-61
Associated Press
Iacenda, Lewis Named Top Division II Players : High school football: Czernek, who set state passing record, is Division III co-player of the year; 31 other area athletes are selected to the Division II and III teams.
PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei's Day Picks Up Where Peterson Leaves Off
MARTIN HENDERSON
Loyola Marymount Upset in Chicago, 66-65
Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Women Beat Bucknell to Stop Losing Streak
Pirates Sign Hayes to Play Third Base
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Pirates Sign Hayes to Play Third Base
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Community College Roundup
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Mr. Holland's Opus': Allegro to Adagio
JACK MATHEWS, FOR THE TIMES
Eric Ober Resigns as President of CBS News Division : Television: Staff cuts and the ratings slump hurt his five-year tenure. A replacement isn't expected to be named for two weeks.
SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some V.I.P. Service for the Westside : RESTAURANT REVIEW
MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Martin's Films Showcase His Versatility
SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Film Financing Conference Set
Unsatisfying 'Coffee': 30 Years of Work : CARLY SIMON: "Clouds in My Coffee" 1965-1995, Arista * 1/2
Robert Hilburn
Works by Hancock, Lovano Top List of Early '96 Releases
ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995: The Year In Review : Bill Kohlhaase's Favorite Jazz Concerts
1995: The Year In Review : Buddy Seigal's Favorite Concerts
MOVIE REVIEW : A Winning Winter of Discontent : Ian McKellen's Masterful Performance Powers an Audacious 'Richard III'
KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Rural Innocence Lost in Salisbury Photos
SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Brubeck Choral Work Blurs Jazz, Classical Boundaries
BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recent Movie Props, Artwork in Exhibition
1995: The Year In Review : Mike Boehm's Top 10 Albums Of 1995
1995: THE YEAR IN REVIEW : The Year in Rock: A Mixture of Triumph, Frustration : There Were More Bands and Hits but Fewer Places to Hear Them
MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Prayers for the Victim, Victimizer : 'Dead Man Walking,' Tim Robbins' adaptation of Sister Helen Prejean's novel, explores many sides of capital punishment.
KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
New La Mer Brasserie Worth Stroll
S. IRENE VIRBILA
MOVIE REVIEW : A 'Restoration' of Costume Drama: Too Old Fashioned
KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VARIOUS ARTISTS: "Fifty Years of Country Music From Mercury", Mercury **
Robert Hilburn
In Hollywood, a Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich
HOWARD ROSENBERG
Update of 'Angry Men': Subtle, Profound
F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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