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What happened on December 17, 1996
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
For Safety, Police Track Themselves TRACY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Gets Brief Reprieve, but Winds Expected to Return SCOTT STEEPLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Expert Offers 2-Killer Scenario STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diver Mourned as Skilled, Helpful SCOTT STEEPLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Rush Store but Armed Robber Flees STEVE RYFLE
The Haves and the Have-Nots Al Martinez
Council Will Discuss Changes to Downtown DEBRA CANO
Council to Discuss Bollinger Project DAVID R. BAKER
Official Says He Can't Recall Informant's Role in Pratt Trial
District Seeks Input on Proposed School
Councilman Asks Christopher to Review LAPD Reforms
Officials' Fight Leaves Reform Drive Stalled HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Will Protest City's Plans for Park CATHY WERBLIN
District Still Hopes to Develop School Land JENNIFER LEUER
Homeowners' OK Clears Path for Erosion-Control Plan HILARY E. MacGREGOR
Permit Parking Near School Is on Agenda DEBRA CANO
L.A. School District Hires Search Firm to Find New Chief
U.S. Renews Threat to Strip L.A. of Transportation Funds
Following the Footsteps of Tradition MIMI KO CRUZ
Board of Education Will Elect Officers CATHY WERBLIN
Deputies Target Intersection at Mall SCOTT STEEPLETON
Imperial Highway on Council Agenda HOPE HAMASHIGE
Inner-City Children Get Visit From Santa, Gifts
Hearing on Mining Proposal Questioned CARLOS V. LOZANO
Ventura Delays Vote on Raising Population Cap HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City May Purchase Riding Stable for Open Space LESLIE EARNEST
Q & A
Obituaries
Anthony Lake's Baggage
Riordan Drive to Change Charter Hangs in Limbo HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lung Assn. Holding Races in January
Most Serious Charge Against Teen Dropped DAVID GREENBERG
Cable Rates
Police Told to Review Rule on Immigrants ROBERT J. LOPEZ and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Accused of Rape Pleads Not Guilty SCOTT HADLY
100 Million Thanks
Credit Unions
'Twill Be Olde-Fashioned Nuptials for the Lass Jerry Hicks
Charity Fund-Raisers Will Be Honored DADE HAYES
L.A. School Board Gets Plan to Re-Integrate Disabled Students AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
D.A. Upgrades Inquiry of Dornan Allegations PETER M. WARREN
Hikers Find Remains of Young Adult
OCC Yacht to Lead Harbor Boat Parade; Start Is Tonight HOPE HAMASHIGE
Best-Decked Homes to Be Honored Tonight BILL BILLITER
Traffic Restrictions Could Be Made Law FRANK MESSINA
Jail May Be Privatized in Funding Crisis
Valley Residents Push to Promote Deputy Chief JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actor Tells Court of Probation Violation TRACY WILSON
Not-Guilty Plea in Neighbor's Death TRACY WILSON
Mother Teresa
El Toro Panel Plans Suit to Block Airport RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diver Remembered for Skill, Helpfulness SCOTT STEEPLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Family Trees JOSE CARDENAS, Times Staff Writer
Police Identify Driver Killed in Sunday Crash DAVID REYES
Controlling Immigration
Trial Ordered for Suspect in Restaurateur's Slaying SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Loses Bid for New Trial in Suit Over Shooting by Deputy
Iraq Embargo
Park to Provide Buffer for Industrial Zone
Bicyclist Crossing Street Is Struck by Car JASON TERADA
An 'Open Door' Won't Get You a Date TOM PLATE, Times columnist Tom Plate also teaches in the policy studies and communication studies programs at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Seabees Spread Holiday Cheer From Treetops HILARY E. MacGREGOR
Delay, Linger--and Rush ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Seeks Senior Peer Counselors DAVID GREENBERG
Mission, Bureau Team to Promote Tourism DADE HAYES
As More Seniors Rear Grandchildren, Help Is in Short Supply TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Reform
Welfare Reform
A Rooseveltian Task for Hillary JAMES MacGREGOR BURNS, James MacGregor Burns is senior scholar at the Academy of Leadership, University of Maryland at College Park
Trustees to Buy Out Contract of Superintendent REGINA HONG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hounded by Residents, Board Drops Dog Park Site PENNY AREVALO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday L.A.: A City of Lights CECILIA RASMUSSEN, Times Staff Writer
Woman, 92, Dies as Car, Pickup Collide
Homeless Shelter to Be Open Through February
Don't Spread It Around
TV Sex
School Official Accused of Embezzling From Charity TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Winds Bury Homes in Tumbleweeds MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refugio Nevarez; 71-Year Santa Paula Resident
Teen Fatally Shot in Fast-Food Parking Lot
Slum Makes Way for Recreation Center
Tip Leads Deputies to Drug Lab Arrests SCOTT HADLY
Mailing Madness ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Attorney's Endorsement of LAPD's Williams Draws Fire JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Office Moving to Make Way for School
The Book of Blessings: an Autobiography SCOTT HARRIS
Another Chapter in History for Two Giants of Aviation
Hullabaloo Over Lust Lasts 20 Years ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Student Artwork Goes on Display JENNIFER LEUER
Pierce Child Center Wins Accreditation SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
San Juan Capistrano May Extend Moratorium on Adult Businesses KIMBERLY BROWER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Student Artwork Goes on Display JENNIFER LEUER
LAPD Substation Opens at Promenade SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Neighbors, Co-Workers of Costa Mesa Stabbing Victim Mourn Her Loss DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of the Picture REGINA HONG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Shelter Is Now Open Nightly DARRELL SATZMAN
Girl Killed, Classmate Hurt When Car Runs Stoplight JOHN M. GONZALES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redevelopment Funds and Schools
Council to Discuss Filling Wilson's Seat FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan for Dog Parks Makes the Fur Fly ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Expects to Get Land for Footbridge DAVID R. BAKER
Heels Overhead JOHN CANALIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fullerton Father Loses Child Support Case LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Black Men in Prison, College
Suspect Was Identified as the Killer, Police Testify GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Woman Injured in Seattle Shooting From Associated Press
Police to Discuss Sepulveda Task Force DARRELL SATZMAN
NEWS
Rathbun Gets Life Term in Linda Sobek Slaying GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Howard B. Keck; Oil Magnate, Philanthropist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Parental-Rights Appeal Ordered by Supreme Court DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Rare Rhinos' Secret Deaths in China Raise Concerns TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, Even as Kids Grow, They Can Just Keep Rolling Along LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pena Tells MTA Board to Halt Meddling RICHARD SIMON and JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sen. Coats Opts Against 1998 Reelection Bid From Associated Press
Bail Upheld for Northern Ireland Escapees From Associated Press
2nd Court Favors Serbian Opposition From Times Wire Reports
Big-City Mayors Edgy Over Fallout of Welfare Reform SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wetlands Restoration Talks Enter Key Phase DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Rush Takes on New Meaning for Legislators DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Security Failure Could Be Deferred ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Call TWA Crash Theory 'Premature' From Associated Press
Pena Tells MTA Board to Halt Meddling RICHARD SIMON and JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chechen Leaders Press for Release of Russian Troops From Reuters
In Escalation, Clinton Calls Israeli Settlement Policy Obstacle to Peace REBECCA TROUNSON and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nursing Home Oversight May Be Cut ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Defense Chief Gets Four Years From Times Wire Reports
Rep. Cooley Didn't Lie, He Tells Court From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wind in the Forecast Can't Spoil Sweet Air of Festivity
Next Time, Santa May Use Reindeer
Factional Fighting Death Toll Nears 100 From Times Wire Reports
Judge Extends Curb on Proposition 209 MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Flying Blind With the Titans RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grandmother, 70, Dies When House Collapses Reuters
3 German Skiers Killed in Avalanche From Times Wire Reports
Reaching for Satire in the Savage Depths of Hell : AFTER by Melvin Jules Bukiet; St. Martins Press $24.95, 384 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Winds Turn Tract Into Tumbleweed Territory MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gifts Rivaled Only by the Latest Chia Pet DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Fear State Is Losing Luster With White House FAYE FIORE and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TWA Crash Theory Called 'Premature' From Associated Press
The IQs Dropped as Fast as the Mercury MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
100,000 Refugees Return to Rwanda From Associated Press
Christmas Vacation
U.S. Lauds EU on Cuba Stance TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Reluctant Spokesman ERIK HIMMELSBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Such the Wise Guy ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 48 Hurt in Bombing at Colombia Politician's Home From Times Wire Services
Consoling Those Left Behind JANET WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Killed as Plane Crashes Into Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 U.S. Navy Vessels Sink; No One Hurt From Times Wire Reports
1 Killed, 48 Hurt in Bombing at Colombia Politician's Home From Times Wire Services
FBI Drops Appeals on JFK Documents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Electoral Vote: Clinton Wins Again Associated Press
Pope Joins Outcry to Halt Murder Convict's Execution From Reuters
In Asia, Boeing Deal May Boost Airbus Status EVELYN IRITANI and JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
France, U.S. Try to Smooth Rough Spots After Latest Rut in Long, Rocky Road JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owens Valley Plan Seeks L.A. Water to Curb Pollution MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
School Official Accused of Stealing From Charity TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Legal Team Returns $600,000 in Contributions JONATHAN PETERSON and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
INS Official Sentenced in Sexual Bribery ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Begins Cleanup After Fierce Windstorm JOHN M. GLIONNA and MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teamwork Pays Off in Form of Titles MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red-Letter Day DENISE MARIE SIINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anger, Resignation Found on Proposed Airport Flight Path DAVID REYES and BONNIE HAYES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Hopes for Solving Old Killings GEOFF BOUCHER DEXTER FILKINS and JANET WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Owens Valley Plan Seeks L.A. Water to Curb Pollution MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Army Sergeant Is Cleared of All Charges of Sexual Abuse From Reuters
Megan Schlegel
Punch Lines
Spotlight
OFFENSE : First-Team Profiles
Scott Nemeth
DEFENSE : First-Team Profiles
Days of Our Lives JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exploring Spiritual Approach to Business-World Challenges JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miami Beach's Shoreline Under Siege : Sea swallowing the sand, and officials see threat to tourism. Long-term solution in doubt. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shinnefield: Walk-On to Top Lineman PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising To The Top : Despite Small Stature, Kosi's Big Numbers Make Him Back of Year DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aliso Niguel's Wood Gives Program a Quick Start MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Alternative Bailout for Marvel Proposed Bloomberg Business News
Boeing Employee Relations Record Mixed LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biopool's Assay Kit Earns FDA Approval BARBARA MURPHY
Intel Unveils World's Fastest Supercomputer From Reuters
Headed North? : Some analysts say Mexican stocks may be ready to rally again as the country's economic prospects improve. JAMES F. PELTZ
The Line on New Line: A Tough Sell CLAUDIA ELLER and JAMES BATES
U.S. Industrial Output Rises 0.9% Times Staff and Wire Reports
Family Planning : For the Wongs, Less Can Be More DEBORA VRANA
Dole Expects Earnings to Miss Estimates Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spotlight: AST Signs Credit Agreement With Samsung
Suit Hits Armor All Sale
Treasury Bill Rates Mixed Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Tumbles in Another Volatile Session From Times Wire Services
TRW to Buy Two Firms in Effort to Develop 'Smart' Air Bags Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unocal Assets Sale On
New Study Predicts Continued Increase for County's Exports PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
Only 8 Swapping Days Left MELINDA FULMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AST Finalizes Deal With Samsung for Credit Guarantee
Apple Casts Wider Net to Solve Woes Times Staff and Wire Reports
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
Web Attacker Shuts Internet Provider JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Intel Unveil Fastest Computer RAJIV CHANDRASEKARAN, WASHINGTON POST
Southern California Home Sales Rise Times Staff and Wire Reports
End-of-the-Year Bait Cutting JILL DUTT, Jill Dutt writes for the Washington Post
How You'd Best Be Served in Building Online Shopping Site KAREN E. KLEIN
Musician Wins Battle in Rights Dispute City News Service
Hoffman Files Suit Against Columbia Pictures City News Service
Litton Subsidiary Given U.S. Air Force Contract
Plasma Stock Price Drops With Industry Downturn
Cinema Ride Posts Its First Profitable Quarter
Government Contract Awards
Golden Systems Has Poor 2nd-Quarter Showing BARBARA MURPHY
Synthonics Patents Virtual Reality Technology BARBARA MURPHY
Cancer Society Moves to More Spacious Offices BARBARA MURPHY
Santa Barbara Bank Adds 2nd Ventura Office BARBARA MURPHY
Domestic Market Share
Top 20 Female Execs All Earn Over $1 Million From Associated Press
Westlake Spectrum Sold to Investors for $6.75 Million BARBARA MURPHY
Variflex, Maker of Skates and Boards, Posts Loss BARBARA MURPHY
Fate of Douglas' Long Beach Site Still Uncertain JAMES F. PELTZ and PETER NOAH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
An Added Bonus at Kingston: Fame : O.C. Company Swamped With News Crews, Resumes GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura County Economy Lures Radio Investor LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oakley Chairman to Buy as Many as 1 Million Shares GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restrictions on Parolees' Internet Use OKd Times Staff and Wire Reports
Break Dancing : Knowing the Right Moves in Tax-Favored Investing Can Make a Big Difference KATHY M. KRISTOF
Coke Plans to Introduce Citrus Drink From Associated Press
Prudential Says Some Documents Were Destroyed SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acer to Build Computer Plant in Mexico CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRW Gets 'Smart' With $418-Million Deal for Air Bag Firms WARREN BROWN, WASHINGTON POST
Safeskin to Supply Premier's Hospitals Times Staff and Wire Reports
ABC-Disney Renewal Talks Too Close to 'Home'? BRIAN LOWRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defensive Measure : Ryback's Bulwark Fund Aims to Be Hedge Against a Bear
BioSource to Restructure European Operations BARBARA MURPHY
Apple Drops Longtime Accounting Firm Times Staff and Wire Reports
Plasma & Materials Expects Loss Times Staff and Wire Reports
Audi Awards Contract to Superior's Hungary Firm
Morningstar Ranks Best and Worst Funds From Bloomberg Business News
Vons Accepts $1.56-Billion Takeover Bid From Safeway GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Markilux Opens Awning Showroom in Camarillo BARBARA MURPHY
Great Western Targeted in Class-Action Lawsuit
Ebb and Flow : Toy Maker Has Seasoned Approach
Internet Services Provider Digital Insight Takes Aim at Banks LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guber Finds Teammates for Sports Venture JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Mr. Presidents SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'La Virgen' Carries On Mexico's Tradition HUGO QUINTANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Musical Work of Little Note CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Connor Dazzles Crowd With Virtuosity in Solo Show NATALIE NICHOLS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bikel Mixes Many Talents With Cosmopolitan Themes F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Courtesy of the Vandals, the Spirit of Christmas Fast JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fund-Raiser Shows Depth of Arts Scene BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some of These Dogs Rate Best of Show CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selection of Christmas Videos Will Bring Holiday Cheer LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Comes On Warm and Mild in Solstice Concert at Cerritos Center ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cruising Into First Place ELAINE DUTKA
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. BRYAN MINGLE
'Babes' for Babes: Play Delights the Young LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maffre Takes Spotlight in S.F. Ballet's 'Nutcracker' VICTORIA LOOSELEAF
Broadway Hit 'Rent' Is Due at the Ahmanson DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Finds Oscar Wisdom Less Conventional CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classically Trained but Bebop-Ready BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defining the News: the Final Ratings Job JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Rangers Start Off Fast, Richter Does the Rest From Associated Press
Bills' Fold Continues, This Time to Dolphins From Associated Press
Orioles Snap Up Boskie From the Angels ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Murray Fading Into Obscurity CHRIS BAKER
Nonconference TIM KAWAKAMI
Good News From Board but Hardly Concussive Helene Elliott
Kings Tonight LONNIE WHITE
Messier Returns; Was He Gone? Associated Press
Rancho Santiago Off to Surprising Start Steve Kresal
Overtime Is OK for Clippers CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laying Redskins to Rest TONY KORNHEISER, WASHINGTON POST
Pistons Climbing With Hill From Associated Press
Coming Attractions
Overtime Is OK for Clippers CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Excitement's Too Much for Northridge Again, 56-54 JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers' Extras Mostly Special SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reeves Says He Is About to Be Fired Associated Press
Prep Roundup
Top 10 : CAPSULES AND RANKINGS HELENE ELLIOTT, Times Staff Writer
A Victory Would Make Knight's Day SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Orioles Snap Up Boskie From the Angels From Staff and Wire Reports
Watch the Rose Bowl on TV, That's the Ticket STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Discovers Some Help in Reserve PAUL McLEOD
Schottenheimer Goes on Injured List Associated Press
Former Titan Infielder Solis Dies at 31
Goalies Take Charge in Third Period Associated Press
Brummel Coaches 300th Victory STEVE KRESAL
Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Hardaway Likely to Sit Out Month Associated Press
Edles' Shift to Mainland Is Net Gain for Anteater Women's Tennis Team Chris Foster
Lakers Tonight SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Crummy Victory for Crum From Associated Press
Hook, Line & Stinker : Dennis Rodman May Be Aptly Called the Worm, but It Is Us Who Have Taken the Bait Bill Plaschke
At Least No One Is Complaining About the Noise SHAV GLICK
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. MIKE PENNER
Bulls Need More Than One Way to Guard Shaq Randy Harvey
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