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What happened on January 05, 1995
NEWS
Adviser Backs Refinery's Use of Altered Chemical : Environment: The Mobil-developed additive converts toxic acid to a substantially safer form, engineering firm concludes. Torrance officials will weigh the report. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Ice-Skating Siblings Aim for the Gold : Sports: The Stiegler children of Manhattan Beach have all won national figure skating competitions. The big payoff could come in the 1998 Olympics. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Activists Sue Gardena to Block Proposed Mall Near Wetlands By Kim Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agencies Expect U.S. Funds to Hire 56 More Officers By Brian Daly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Government: Filling a Vacant City Council Seat
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Hard-Core Idealists : Pennywise, a South Bay punk rock band, finds success with a thrashing style and uplifting lyrics. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports By Mitch Polin
A Victory for the Palate By Michael Krikorian
Cold-weather swimmers grin and bear it.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Special Vote to Fill Council Seat By Jeff Kass
REGION : Bus Line With Few Riders Canceled
Elections: Funds for Kuykendall Campaign
Redondo: Removal of City Council Critic
Contracts: Talks at El Camino College
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Helping One Another, Helping Themselves : Budget-conscious cities are looking no farther than their neighboring municipalities to get services and equipment for less cost. Such entrepreneurship often means fewer layoffs and more cash in city coffers. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PASADENA : Fire Department's Lack of Permit for Station Violates Law By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cash Donations Up but Tangible Gifts Lacking, Charities Say : Philanthropy: One agency director blames 'compassion fatigue' for fewer toys and clothes being given this holiday season. By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Mission : District Face Lift Earns Award By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Captain Is Named to Lead Sheriff's Temple Station
Quake Effects Still Felt on Home Policies By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTH : Azusa Panel to Study 'PM10' Air Pollution By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENVIRONMENT : Recycling Holiday Wrap, Cards
BUSINESS : Newspaper Turning a New Page : Michael De Wees, who bought the Sierra Madre News in November, plans to promote a hometown feeling and to expand coverage of Arcadia. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Shot by Deputy Is in Critical Condition : Crime: Pomona resident ran from two officers investigating an Altadena burglary, then allegedly attacked one by throwing a fire extinguisher. By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EL MONTE: A 19-year-old El Monte man was killed and his... By Lisa O'Neill
Throwing the Book at Students Who Ditch Class in Monrovia : Ordinance: Kids found skipping school can now be fined, ordered to perform community service or have their driver's license suspended. The truancy policy has drawn statewide interest. By Cynthia Walker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ALHAMBRA: As part of a statewide effort by California... By Cynthia Walker
PASADENA : City Manager Gets Vote of Confidence
COVINA : Female Priest to Lead Holy Trinity Church
ROSEMEAD : Seminar Focuses on U.S. Legal System
CLAREMONT : City Moves to Recoup Its O.C. Investment
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Cities Hope to Make Cash Registers Sing : To raise money, municipal agencies are opening retail outlets that sell everything from parking meters to old fire hydrants to obsolete street signs. Anyone for a can of official L.A. smog? By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Teens : Ex-Gymnast Warns Against Obsession With Dieting : Health: Kelly Macy tells all-girl school that undereating and overexercising nearly killed her. A coach's 'wake-up call' helped save her. By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stock Watch
Sports By Gary Klein
THEATER REVIEW : A Memorable Journey Into the Heart of Steinbeck Country By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BELL GARDENS : Redevelopment Plan Wins City Approval By Simon Romero
WHITTIER : City Will Close Off Street Next to Calcor By John D. Wagner
SOUTH GATE : Police Chief Serving as City Manager By Simon Romero
COMPTON : Voters to Advise City on Prison Proposal By Psyche Pascual
LA HABRA HEIGHTS : Deputies Seek Residents for Patrol Program By John Canalis
Businesses Blame Woes on Lengthy Cleanup Project By John Canalis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'96 Campaign Gets Off to an Early Start : Politics: An earlier primary and an abundance of open seats because of term limits are expected to create crowded election slates. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Having a Baby the Heart Way : Medicine: A day that began with an angioplasty procedure ends in the maternity ward for a 36-year-old Huntington Park woman and her 'miracle' son. By Simon Romero, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WHITTIER : Filings Due Jan. 13 for Open School Board Seat By Psyche Pascual
REGION : 5 Cities Included in Grants for Police Hiring By John D. Wagner
CERRITOS : Fresno Schools Official Is Top Supt. Candidate By Emelyn Cruz Lat
LONG BEACH : Civic Light Opera Raises $490,000 in Donations By Psyche Pascual
PICO RIVERA : 750 Northrop Workers Take Early Retirement
REGION : Work to Start Soon on 605 Car Pool Lane
COVER STORY : The historic piers of Southland beach cities are much more than docks and fishing platforms. They are. . . : Spans of Land, Sea and Time By Gordon Dillow and Jill Gottesman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports By Kirby Lee
BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIRS : Confronting a Heritage and Its Painful Past : THE DREAM OF WATER: A Memoir \o7 by Kyoko Mori\f7 , Henry Holt, $22.50, 275 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Bow Regard By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Pretty Wild Stuff By Betty Goodwin
Always the Bridesmaid, Never a Good Dress By Debra Gendel, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Cultural Fabric of Society
Race On Out to Auto Show By Laurie K. Schenden
Virtual Musicians : At an Irvine club, young adults gather to network and share art made with computers. At home, they create and communicate on-line. By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Grand Old Style? : They're back--the Republicans . . . and their fashion sense. The bows, the scarves and, of course, the pearls. The designers are ready. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Nothing Sacred to Henry Beard? : Nope--This 'Lampoon' Veteran Will Nail \o7 Anything \f7 We Hold Near and Dear By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kind Faces, Big Hearts : Violence: Shannon Lowney and Leeann Nichols, receptionists at clinics where abortions are provided, believed in a woman's right to choose. And they died for it. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Fashion's New Faces : Fashion trends are all over the map for 1995, so one has to follow one's inner fashion compass for direction. Take these four budding L.A. designers. Each marches to the beat of a different drummer, creating looks about as diverse as they come. Pick the one that suits you best. Or create your own. The person dressed in formerly fashionable all-black may be the one who looks behind the times. : KENN BROOKS By Joanna Dendel
BY DESIGN : Fashion's New Faces : Fashion trends are all over the map for 1995, so one has to follow one's inner fashion compass for direction. Take these four budding L.A. designers. Each marches to the beat of a different drummer, creating looks about as diverse as they come. Pick the one that suits you best. Or create your own. The person dressed in formerly fashionable all-black may be the one who looks behind the times. : JOEL FITZPATRICK By Maureen Sajbel
BY DESIGN : Fashion's New Faces : Fashion trends are all over the map for 1995, so one has to follow one's inner fashion compass for direction. Take these four budding L.A. designers. Each marches to the beat of a different drummer, creating looks about as diverse as they come. Pick the one that suits you best. Or create your own. The person dressed in formerly fashionable all-black may be the one who looks behind the times. : SHERRY SALIMPOUR By Maureen Sajbel
BY DESIGN : Fashion's New Faces : Fashion trends are all over the map for 1995, so one has to follow one's inner fashion compass for direction. Take these four budding L.A. designers. Each marches to the beat of a different drummer, creating looks about as diverse as they come. Pick the one that suits you best. Or create your own. The person dressed in formerly fashionable all-black may be the one who looks behind the times. : JANE BOOKE By Maureen Sajbel
Successful Men Tie, Tie Again By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OFF THE CUFF : Resolve to Discover the Joy of Fitness
Read Their Lips: Don't Overdo It : Fashion: In dressing for the Hill, congressional spouses get some tips. Among them: 'Be prepared to go anywhere.' By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Majestic Airships Take Back an Honored Place in the Skies : Comeback: Blimps are now doing a booming business as airborne advertisers, although their more important functions have gone by the wayside. By Jodi Duckett, THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL
At 141, Sherlock Holmes Is Still Afoot : Fiction: Fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved detective mark his 'birthday'--and the legacy of Baker Street's most famous resident. By Steve Tice, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Schools and Prayer
Newt Gingrich
Orange County Crisis Response
Hormones
Janet Reno
Russian Press
Christmas in Haiti
CIRCUS THRILLS: People in Orange County apparently... By Gebe Martinez and David Haldane and Lynn Franey
Quake Memories
PICO RIVERA : 750 Northrop Workers Take Early Retirement
LONG BEACH : Civic Light Opera Raises $490,000 in Donations By Psyche Pascual
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
MILITARY COUP: Talk about weird traffic stops... By Jeff Schnaufer
START YOUR OVENS: Oxnard's annual California Strawberry... By Adrianne Goodman
Deluge Brings Flooding, Traffic Havoc : Weather: Cars and homes are swamped. One person is killed. By James Rainey and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather-beaten: O.c. Deluge
Thai Students Find Grenade \o7 Associated Press\f7
Deluge Brings Flooding, Traffic Havoc : Weather: Cars and homes are swamped. One person is killed. By Eric Malnic and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Start of Debate Also Begins War to Win Voters By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Pope's Passion for New Saints : Perhaps no pontiff has enshrined as many of the faithful as John Paul II. Where his church is growing, is threatened or needs a boost, his strategy is to make role models into rallying symbols. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Lawyers Drop Plans for DNA Hearing : Courts: Move is strategy shift for defense, which still can challenge handling of blood drops. Judge to sequester jury. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assembly Works Toward Plan for Power-Sharing By Jerry Gillam and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gingrich Speech Debuts His Kinder, Gentler Side By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Takes Over Congress, Starts Work on Agenda : Legislature: House Republicans move on 100-day campaign, push through rule changes, cut 28 committees and reduce staffs. Senate sticks to procedural matters. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weeks of Dread Suddenly End in 2-Weeks' Notice By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Ravages O.C., Snarls Traffic : Weather: Mudslides are feared in fire-denuded areas in Laguna Beach. Countywide state of emergency declared. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survivors Recall Brutal Assault on Chechen Town By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Officials Outline Recovery Proposal : Bankruptcy: Outlook is darker than ever, they say. Plan would require refinancing debt and sharing losses. By Matt Lait and Debora Vrana and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Officials Say Debt Must Be Refinanced : Bankruptcy: In bleakest assessment yet, shortfall is put at $172 million and growing. Top adviser says situation is 'pretty grim.' By Debora Vrana and Matt Lait and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Humbler Howard Berman Goes Back to Washington By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Fun to Keep Presidential Rumors Alive By George Skelton
Feinstein Sworn In as Rival Charges Fraud : Politics: A petition by defeated challenger Mike Huffington goes to a Senate committee for investigation. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno Announces 200 More Border Agents for San Diego : Immigration: Attorney general says crackdown will also be intensified by technology and deportation. By Sebastian Rotella and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Order for Hmong Girl's Cancer Treatment Dropped By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Will Lose His Capitol Office Quarters--Again By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Makers of Drug Bendectin Win Appeals Round : Law: U.S. Court dismisses a decade-old case in which families claimed morning sickness medicine caused birth defects. Plaintiffs' scientific experts failed to show link, judges rule. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Root of Diabetic Disorder Found, Scientists Say : Medicine: Painful peripheral neuropathy leads to gangrene and amputations. Researchers say funds are needed for clinical study that could lead to treatment. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Peso Fiasco Sullies Salinas' Claim to Fame : Mexico: The former president's vaunted economic stabilization is in tatters. His political foes even call for prosecution. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Undercover Israeli Troops Kill 4 Palestinians in West Bank : Mideast: In another shootout on same day, soldiers at Gaza Strip border wound 4 Arabs, including 2 police officers. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Reclaiming the spoils of mining : An unremarkable plant turns acid-laced soil into fertile ground. It holds promise for an industry but environmentalists are skeptical. By Michael Milstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next U.S. Saint Is Likely to Be Ex-Haitian Slave \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Public Defender Cuts Cost Private Lawyers By Tracy Weber and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Now Boarding in the Red Zone : Supervisors: In upbeat moment amid gloom, Bergeson and Silva are sworn in. Both vow a governmental overhaul. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County's Road to Recovery Will Be a Route Never Traveled : The four-part plan requires cooperation and assistance from many directions, and even then the only certainty is that it will be a long and rough ride. By Debora Vrana and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
China Says It Is Urging Boycott of Pirated Goods \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Sihanouk Returns to Cambodia After Cancer Treatment \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.N. Reports Violations of Bosnia Truce Near Bihac Pocket By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE 104TH CONGRESS : O.C. Lawmakers Help Lead GOP Charge By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Gun Charges Filed in Abortion Clinic Slayings : Courts: The indictment is meant to hasten the alleged gunman's extradition to Boston. A federal death penalty case is called a possibility. By Elizabeth Mehren and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quayle in 'Good Spirits' After Appendectomy \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Killer Is Executed but Doubts Remain as to Who Fired Shot \o7 From Associated Press\f7
THE 104TH CONGRESS : Gingrich's Gavel Sends a Signal to New Political Power Rangers : Capitol Hill: 'Newt!' the triumphant new Speaker is cheered. Freshman lawmakers, talk show hosts, other super-heroes are in their glory. By John M. Broder and Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE 104TH CONGRESS : Dole Hits Clinton on Foreign Policy : Senate: He assails President's 'lousy deal' with North Korea on nuclear weapons. Bosnia, Haiti and U.N. stances are targeted in bills. By Doyle Mcmanus and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE 104TH CONGRESS : Voices
THE 104TH CONGRESS : Freshman From 'Sticks' Savoring the Limelight By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Bevill Ponders Life Without Reins of Power : Congress: Change is sweeping the House in many ways. But it will be most dramatic for the outgoing leadership of 13 Appropriations panels. By Rudy Abramson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gingrich Demands CBS Apology for Mother's Televised Remarks By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beauty Queen Gets Prison for Attacks \o7 From Associated Press\f7
WEATHER-BEATEN: O.C. DELUGE : Storm Brings a Torrent of Traffic-Related Problems By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEATHER-BEATEN: O.C. DELUGE : Laguna Hammered Again by the Elements : Weather: Residents encounter massive flooding and forced evacuations. Major roads are closed, temporarily sealing off city. By David Reyes and Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montebello Defends Investment in Fund : Government: Financial squeeze left no choice but to borrow heavily in the belief that the Orange County pool would return maximum interest, officials say. By Steve Eames, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEATHER-BEATEN: O.C. DELUGE : Downpour Is One for County Record Books By Debbie Kong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEATHER-BEATEN: O.C. DELUGE : It Was a Day When the Bad Guys Got to Ride in as Heroes : Transportation: Tow truck drivers were out in force to help stranded, appreciative motorists. By Tom Ragan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trial Highlights
SPOTLIGHT : IF WISHES WERE DISHES : Don't Let 1994 Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth--Here Are 25 Ways to Pique Your Palate By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
DANCE : Ensemble of Paris Opera Ballet Continues Nureyev's Tradition By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
At Slam Dunk Poetry Readings, Meter's Made Profitable By Blanqui A. La Bounty, \o7 Blanqui A. La Bounty is a free-lance writer who contributes occasionally to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Edgar Winter's White Trash "Roadwork" (1972) \o7 Epic\f7... By Buddy Seigal
Various Artists "The Big Bang: In the Beginning Was the... By Rick Vanderknyff
Cyclists Head for the Hills and Get Acquainted By Rick Vanderknyff, \f7 and \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of the Times Orange County Edition staff.
On Big Waves, Nature Is Still Master By David Reyes and Rick Fignetti, \o7 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. and \f7
GIVE PEAS A CHANCE : The Nutrition Magician Turns Lessons Into a Taste for Healthful Eating By Ruthanne Salido, \o7 Ruthanne Salido is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. \f7
The Fans' Choices
Live-Action 'Jungle Book' Makes for Animated Discussion By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
VIDEO : Newman's Own: Recipe for Fun and Retrospection By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Flavor 101: Cooking, Wine-Tasting Classes Are Sure to Be Good By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700. \f7
RESTAURANTS : Modesty Becomes Meals of Danes, Greeks By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Dampening the Thrill of the Hunt By T. Jefferson Parker, \o7 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. \f7
If the Walls Could Speak, They'd Spout History By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
Jazz Scene Has Sprouted Here & There in County By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
SIGHTS : A Garden of Glittering Glassworks : Dale Chihuly's show renders dazzling, almost tactile in-your-face statements in a fragile medium. Subtle? No way. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1-Man Show Plays in Search of Audience : Rob Curtis can be seen for free Tuesdays at Cafe Voltaire. That means he makes nothing for the shows, but it's a start. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Time to Get in Line to Shake Loose All That Holiday Flab : Local dance lessons, smoke-free to boot, will have you back on your toes and in the swing of things. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ HITS HIGH NOTE : A trio of venues is attracting new and dedicated fans who have a chance to hear top performers in a variety of styles. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Gladwin Planetarium Visits a Fiery Planet : Two programs that run through March will focus on Mars. Area activities include workshop by glass artist Dale Chihuly. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCK TALK : Baker's Dozen for Sweet Concert Deals : Area groups provide a lot of band for the buck. Each has its own sound and style, and most of them play several times a month. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Literary Toiler's Sought-After Option : New Oxnard resident Sherry Gottlieb's novel is in development as a cable television movie. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : 'Movie Books' Borrow From Hollywood : A Thousand Oaks interactive firm has branched into the CD-ROM edutainment market with such titles as 'Lassie' and 'Black Beauty.' It also offers 'Star Trek' sound bytes. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents' Tough Love Forges Hope for New Year By Leonard Reed, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
SHOP TALK : Hunting for Help With Weighty Resolutions : If you've vowed to get in shape in '95, you may be looking for some bargains in dumbbells and barbells. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nature's Cleanup Starts in Your Own Back Yard : Organic gardener offers advice on getting things back to normal in private wildlife habitats after malathion spraying. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Acrobats Offer a Circus of Bizarre Stunts : The daredevils follow a rich tradition as they tumble, dance, balance and juggle with incredible strength and concentration. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Bike Trip Up the Coast Offers Exercise, Beauty : You can tackle the 60 miles of birds, greenery, dolphins, surf, sand and asphalt all in one day or a bit at a time. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Consultant Separates the Good, Bad and Ugly : Director of Enhancements wreaks havoc on a client's closet in the pursuit of a new image. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Lobster Trap Fails More Than It Succeeds : It's a lively place, all right, but standards such as calamari rings and cioppino fall short. Thankfully, salmon and halibut prevail. By Leonard Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's safe to say January will be a busy month for Pete... By Leo Smith
A Rental Vehicle for Those Terminator Wanna-Bes
Slavkin Recall Forces Gain Momentum : Schools: Group trying to oust L.A. board president for his support of a legal challenge to Prop. 187 is passing a petition on Westside seeking to put the issue to a vote. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crews Are on Standby as Storm Soaks Malibu Area : Weather: Beach-goers report chemical odors from drain. The city won't sandbag homes as it did last year because of a lack of federal funding. By John Buzbee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD : Aid Asked in Finding Suspect in Shooting By Susan Steinberg
BRIEFLY : Youth: Teen-Ager a Contest Semifinalist
HEALTH : Conference to Study Global Status of Women By Lorenza Munoz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Parks: Lincoln Reopens Saturday
VENICE : Firm Picked for Boardwalk Project to Seek Public Input By Adrian Maher
BEVERLY HILLS : Farmers' Market Officially Changes Home
MARINA DEL REY : Apartment Building, Senior Care Facility OKd By Mathis Chazanov
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : FAMILY MATTERS : Alumni Offer Mixed Views on Whether Orphanages Are a Good Alternative to Welfare By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : FAMILY MATTERS : A Long History of Helping Children By Mathis Chazanov
A Liberal Dose of Satire for Die-Hard Leftists By Christina V. Godbey
Santa Monica: Mayor Clears the Air Over Confusing Smoking Laws
Sports By Sean Waters
ENTERTAINMENT
Orange County Performing Arts Center officials emphasized...
RADIO Snyder's Live Simulcast: For those who can't stay... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Breakfast' Broadcasts Message Without Static : Theater: 'This is about the power of love,' the playwright says of his comedy about a radio couple. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Not Many Special Moments From Special EFX at Catalina By Don Heckman
THEATER REVIEW : \o7 Slick \f7 Is the Word for Pasadena's 'Grease' By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Football Is the Week's Leading Scorer By Lee Margulies
A LOOK AHEAD: Punk rockers will try to widen the breach in the "Orange Curtain" : Will Bands Follow in Offspring's Footsteps? By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Lion' Leads Surge in Album Sales By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dunphy to Set Anchor at KCBS : Television: Veteran newsman immediately departs Channel 9 for his former home ground at Channel 2. He will appear on the 5 p.m. newscast in February. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sequel: Gibson Behind the Camera : Movies: After directing and starring in 'Man Without a Face,' he knew what to expect when he took on those chores--and added producing--for 'Braveheart.' By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top KPFK Executives Fired in Management Shake-Up By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Post Modest Gains; Bonds Rally From Times Wire Services
Bargain Hunters Rescue Bolsa From Reuters
International Business
Mexico May Allow Higher Foreign Stakes in Banks : Crisis: Government looks for ways to attract more capital. Officials deny reports that full ownership would be permitted. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Eliot Ness of the SBA : Crime: Special agent tracks loan fraud thieves. Since Northridge quake, pace has been fierce. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Headlines Newspapers Could Be Publishing This Year By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nasdaq Spreads Have Narrowed, Study Shows : Investing: A computer analysis of the top-selling issues shows a significant change in the trading margin for 49 of 50. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance 'De-Linkage' Sought : Consumers: New commissioner asks Legislature to repeal law requiring firms to offer both quake and homeowners coverage. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Post Modest Gains; Bonds Rally From Times Staff and Wire Services
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bargain Hunters Rescue Bolsa From Reuters
Philip Morris to Consolidate 2 Food Divisions : Restructuring: Kraft and General Foods businesses will join under the Kraft Foods banner. From Associated Press
Rising Interest Rates Fail to Blunt Construction Spending : Economy: November's 1.9% gain in private-sector projects offsets 2.7% drop in government expenditures. From Associated Press
New Tylenol Ads Walk Thin Line, Product Consultants Say From Associated Press
Lima, Ohio, Tops Survey of Home Prices : Housing: Midwestern city is the most affordable market, while San Francisco is the least. From Associated Press
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
7 Ex-Defense Secretaries Back Buying More B-2s : Military: Clinton is urged to order more of the Northrop Grumman jets. Lockheed opposes the plan. From the Washington Post
Executive Travel
International Business : Company Has Made a Long Walk From Boots to Cellular Phones : Technology: Finland's Nokia has produced nearly a fifth of the world's 55 million mobile telephones. From Associated Press
Business Travel Notes : Executive Travel \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Executive Travel : For Concierges, It's Not All Wine and Rentals By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Travel Notes : Executive Travel \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
O.C. Auto Importers' Sales of 3.4 Million in '94 Neared Record By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Koll Venture Matches Real Estate, Telecommunications By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Computer Parts Supplier Moves Into Systems Service
Pacific Scientific Gets a European Plant Site
GB Foods Shares Fall 20% as Carl's Jr. Debuts New Line : Dining: CKE Restaurants has tested sales of partner's Mexican specialties at some hamburger outlets but recently introduced its own Picante Grill offerings. From Bloomberg Business News
Less for Lease
FCC to Consider Satellite-Delivered Radio Service : Broadcasting: Signals to cars would be available nationwide. Critics fear the innovation would drive some local stations out of business. From Associated Press
Seoul Ad Agencies Find West Has Fresh Faces, Better Deals From Reuters
FOOD
You May Already Have One! By Charles Perry
Can You Say Canandaigua? By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Chocolate Biscotti Tart By Rose Dosti
Three Worth Keeping By Abby Mandel
Saucing It Down By Mary Carroll
Rich and Ruthless By Donna Deane, TIMES FOOD STYLIST; \o7 Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993; $9.95)\f7
Best Recipes of '94 : Our Greatest Hits By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
The Top 10 Dishes By Jonathan Gold
A Fine Kettle of Fish By Faye Levy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Charges in El Monte Fraud Case Dropped After 2 Years By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worst motorist's excuse of the year: Sure, it's early. But... By Steve Harvey
Making a Living as a White Male By Scott Harris
Enough Already, Mr. Huffington
Will Chechnya Be Yeltsin's Waterloo? : War holds political danger for Russian leader
CONGRESS WATCH : C-Span's Shackles
The PUC Gets Its Wires Crossed : Effort to deregulate phone service business has become one big snarl
PERSPECTIVE ON THE 104th CONGRESS : A Reasonable GOP Can Do a Lot : Unless they have 95% unity in the House, Republicans will need Democrats. Here's what's doable, to the nation's benefit. By Ken Duberstein and Norman Ornstein, \o7 Ken Duberstein, former chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan, is chairman of the Duberstein Group; Norman Ornstein is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. \f7
Both Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Bear Responsibility : Abortion: When the barriers of legality are breached with words, fringe elements rush in with violence. By Susan Carpenter Mcmillan, \o7 Susan Carpenter McMillan is a television commentator and founder of the Pro Family Media Coalition. \f7
Obituary : J. Miller Leavy; Legendary Prosecutor By Myrna Oliver and Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Teacher Delays Resignation to Help Students By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : Florence E. Zingaro; Entertainer By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Contradicts Chief on Firehouse Rule for Blacks : Race relations: He says his Administration did not impose limits at stations. But he praises Manning for affirmative action steps. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archdiocese May Raze Cathedral : Buildings: Cardinal Mahony is expected to announce plans to replace St. Vibiana's with a larger church. Quake damage is reportedly a factor in the fate of the Downtown landmark. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Backs Tax-Relief Plan : Economy: Proposal would target businesses in depressed areas. But an aide to the mayor calls it a 'giveaway.' By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forgers Get 6 Months in Prop. 187 Plea Bargain : Courts: In first sentencing under the new measure, prosecutors say unclear wording means stiffer terms are not mandatory. Initiative's leaders are furious. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reporters Find the Big Story on What Seemed a Slow Day By Bill Boyarsky
RESEDA : Boy, 17, Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Neighbor, 74
HOLLYWOOD : Landlord Told to Clean Up Building or Tear It Down
GLENDALE : Ex-Fire Captain Arraigned on 4 Counts of Murder
HOLLYWOOD : Suspect in Shooting Outside Club Identified
People
Southland Rain Watch
PASADENA : PBS President Urges Grass-Roots Lobbying Effort By Judith Michaelson
LOS ANGELES : School District Ordered to Pay Trump $3 Million
CANOGA PARK : Bankrupt Health Care Firm to Shut 139-Bed Hospital
Orange County Almanac
Council Puts 7 Reform Measures on City Ballot : Government: One would give mayor greater freedom to fire general managers. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recycled Roses : 600 Students Brave the Rain to Harvest Blooms From Parade Floats for Charity's Potpourri By Cynthia Walker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Dose of Tranquillity to Counteract Your Holiday Headaches By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Fatality Blamed on Downpour : Storm: Woman in Chatsworth is struck and killed in crosswalk. Snow closes freeway, schools, city halls in north county. By Isaac Guzman and Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Adobe Park Expansion Wins Tentative Approval : Preservation: Supporters applaud move, but are still upset that quake repairs have not yet been made. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Contractor Sues City Over Fire Station Bill By Steve Ryfle
CHATSWORTH : Program Helps Gays, Lesbians at High School By Errol A. Cockfield Jr.
TOPANGA : Officials Keep Watch Over Mudslide Area By Frank Manning
GLENDALE : 6 Panels to Examine City's Problem Area By Tim May
Interfaith Rite to Mark Quake Anniversary By Tim May
SAN FERNANDO : 3 Council Members Name City Attorney By Tim May
Reseda Youth Denies Stabbing Woman, 74 By Julio Moran
MISSION HILLS : City Offers Reward in Dec. 4 Fatal Hit-Run By Michael Arkush
VAN NUYS : Seminar for Families of Terminally Ill Set By Maki Becker
Glendale Police Arrest Man After Joy Ride in Humvee By Nicholas Riccardi and Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Fire Official Denies New Charges : Courts: John Orr, an ex-Glendale investigator imprisoned for arson, is accused of setting 1984 blaze that killed four. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankrupt Triad Healthcare to Close West Valley Hospital : Canoga Park: Firm failed to find buyer for 139-bed facility. Move is expected to strengthen its Sherman Oaks Hospital. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Siblings to Face Trial in Slaying of Travel Agent By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : City Manager Gets Vote of Confidence
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Bails Out of Settlement Pact : Redevelopment: Council's vote scuttles a deal resolving water agency's suit over future property tax allocations. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Child Abuse Reports Spur Lancaster to Form Panel By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Accidents : Weather: Crops are destroyed on the Oxnard Plain and part of Port Hueneme's pier is washed away. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RV Park Tenants Prepare Trailers for Evacuation By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy and Smog Officials Debate Shipping Lanes By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Paula School Gets New Look By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County's Blood Provider Seeks More Donors By Christina Lima
MOORPARK : Arguments Begin in Custody Case By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : City OKs 18-Inch TV Satellite Dishes By Mary F. Pols
NEWBURY PARK : Graffiti Vandals Hit School Again By Maia Davis
NEWBURY PARK : Woman on Trial in Assault on Husband By Dwayne Bray
Colleges Gear Up for Walk-In Registration By Jeff Mcdonald
OJAI : Movie Props Burned in Greenhouse Blaze By Jeff Mcdonald
SANTA PAULA : City Finally Adds Curbside Recycling By Paul Elias
PORT HUENEME : City Will Increase Sewer Services Fee By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Band Chosen for Festival in Canada By Maia Davis
Election Required for Council Seat : Thousand Oaks: Deadlock on whether to appoint a fifth member forces the June special ballot vote. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Must Contribute More Next Year Into Pension System By Julie Fields, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * James D. Smith; Cowboy, Graphic Designer
Obituaries
FTC Complaint Says Art Dealer Sold Fake Prints : Fraud: Investigation is part of nationwide crackdown. The number of customers who may have bought the alleged counterfeits from the distributor in Orange is unclear. By Lesley Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Silva Aide Died in Hunting Arrow Attack : Investigation: Arlene Michele Hoffman bled to death in the foyer of her Laguna Niguel townhome. The assailant removed the arrow from her chest. By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eatery Woes Put Paradise in Peril : Business: Huntington Beach's landmark skate-rental shop near pier will be evicted from the building it shares with Maxwell's restaurant, which has been seized by the IRS. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loading the Basses : Anglers Hope to Replenish a Dwindling Fish Population By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Blind Students Take Positive Steps in Dance Class By Mimi Ko
COSTA MESA : Council Labels Hotel a Public Nuisance, Acts to Revoke Its License By Tom Ragan
PLACENTIA : 350-Unit Development Wins Council's OK By Holly J. Wagner
YORBA LINDA : Council Endorses Plan for Lighted Park Fields By Danielle A. Fouquette
IRVINE : School Board Slashes Budget by $795,000 By Russ Loar
Countywide : Irvine Officials Will Make Case for Spot on Base Panel By Russ Loar
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Rose Rebuts City Praise for Struggle of Rev. King By Lynn Franey
GARDEN GROVE : City to Suggest, Instead of Require, English on Signs By Bert Eljera
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Won't Challenge Bolsa Chica Project By Debra Cano
Countywide : Bone Marrow Donors Sought to Aid Girl By Holly J. Wagner
STANTON : City Manager to Leave for Toll Road Post By Tom Ragan
LAGUNA BEACH : Agreement on Price of Land for Reservoir By Leslie Earnest
Police Identify Woman Killed in Shooting
Bankruptcy Fails to Cloud La Palma's Budget Picture : Finances: City manager expects money to be released from the investment pool to pay for park renovation. By Bill Billiter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sale of City-Owned Farmland Approved by Placentia Council
Riverside Man Is Held as Suspect in Sexual Attacks By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden Grove Votes to Rejoin State's League of Cities By Bert Eljera
SPORTS
Goehring Did Not Get Along With Fuller By Jerry Crowe
College Football From Associated Press
N.C. State Uses Threes to Topple No. 1 From Associated Press
A New Year, but Same Old Buddy Ryan By Mal Florence
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Locals Face Oregon Schools; Stanford Is Pac-10 Favorite By Earl Gustkey
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA ROUNDUP : Payton's Record Stops Cavaliers From Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kasper Wins It for El Dorado By Michael Itagaki
Texas A&M Beats Loyola on Boards Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mississippi Surprises No. 3 Arkansas, 76-71 From Associated Press
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Martin Reaches a Level of Success at Cal State Northridge By Jason Reid
PREP ROUNDUP : Shaw Sparks Garden Grove in League Opener
Concordia Follows the Marshall Plan By Martin Beck
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Best Seven Needs to Be Better By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Krone Still Limps, but Rides Winner From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Golden West Tops OCC Again
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL : Wet Surface Helps Saddleback Roll By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft to Play Sylmar in Its Opener By Bryan Rodgers
Monroe Builds on Johnson's Bricks : Boys' basketball: He hits for 25 points despite big misses in 58-35 victory over San Fernando. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura's Defense Steals Momentum : Basketball: Chargers stop Simi Valley, 69-57, to stay undefeated in Marmonte League play. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf
Young MVP for Second Time in 3 Years From Staff and Wire Reports
THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : Canyons Manages to Stay Up Even With Its Guard Down By Fernando Dominguez
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Dixon Takes Ventura Down Victory Lane
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Williams Leads UC Irvine Past Cal State Fullerton
In Chicago, They're the Good News Bears : Who Are These Guys Who Upset the Vikings and Dare to Challenge the Mighty 49ers? By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Clippers: Why Not? : Basketball: The Pond looks inviting, but Sterling is convinced that L.A. is the place. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nice Start : Rookie Grant Hill Already One of the Most Popular Players in the NBA By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardinal Rules : Without Fanfare, Stanford Is 9-0--Thanks Mainly to Brevin Knight By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daly Wipes Slate Clean Again : Golf: After being idle since August, he returns to PGA Tour today at La Costa with new attitude. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major League Soccer Signs Tab Ramos By Grahame L. Jones
Teams Prepare for Replacements : Baseball: Committee discusses contingencies for playing in '95. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Players Make Final Proposal : Hockey: Owners will consider offer this weekend. Union says it has made more concessions. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Older Cotton Finally Ready to Show His Stuff : Basketball: Back from an ankle injury in November, Schea's brother James is eager to start his sophomore season at Long Beach State. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broudy Takes On Challenge : Boxing: Promoter will try to make action in the ring a hit in The Pond, starting Feb. 4. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather Alters O.C. Sports Schedule
Postponed Games Are Rescheduled
Counterpuncher in the Fight Game : Boxing: Promoter Broudy earns enough respect to land a deal with Pond of Anaheim. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Daily Report Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Plan Would Add Luxury Suites Atop New Press Box at Coliseum By Kenneth Reich
Former NCAA Head Byers Says Athletes Should Be Paid Associated Press
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