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What happened on December 02, 1998
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Homeless Shelter to Open 24 Hours KARIMA A. HAYNES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer's Alleged Killer Was a Recently Paroled Gang Member MATT LAIT and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deputy DA Is Named Municipal Court Judge
High Five ROBERTO J. MANZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Forging Checks TINA DIRMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services in O.C., Region Mark World AIDS Day BONNIE HARRIS HAYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Methane Levels Found Near Homes
Deputies Thwart Courtroom Attack DOUGLAS P. SHUIT and JACK LEONARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boos Brothers
Project Puts 12 Students Into 'Orbit' DIANE WEDNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County OKs More Homes Near Methane Gas Seepage DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latin Revival: Ancient Roman Language Regains Popularity TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Should Get Funds for New Buses, Panel Says AMY PYLE and JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rain Backs Off but More Looms JASON KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rats, and We Were Feeling So Optimistic DANA PARSONS
Traffic Light Near New School OKd TONY LYSTRA
Obituaries
Laguna Beach Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Laguna Hills Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Hart's Appointment to Education Post Applauded KATE FOLMAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Rainfall
Brea Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Councilman Assisting Effort to Open Homeless Shelter PAMELA J. JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Delivery JAMES MEIER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yorba Linda Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Arafat's Money Sieve
Hospital Warns 600 Ex-Patients of Hepatitis C Risk
Other Areas Jean Pasco, (714) 564-1033
Hearing Extended for 445-Acre Project ANDY SAMUELSON
Ernest Nichols; Lemon Rancher, Hospital Trustee
Water Main Rupture Closes Road
Appointment of Hart to Education Post Applauded KATE FOLMAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Answers
Playpens Recalled
Henry Hyde
Sonny Bono
Teaching
Linking School to Work RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Street Preacher Charged With Disturbing Peace RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Safety Zone: Action Log
L.A. Shows N.Y. It Can Skate With the Best of Them CAITLIN LIU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree-Lighting Ceremony Tonight at Lopez Adobe MAGGIE BARNETT
Tobacco Settlement
Woman Molested by Man Who Hid in Her Car SOLOMON MOORE
Obituaries
L.A. Unions Step Up Demands on Developers TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Shelters for Homeless Opening, but Not in Ventura PAMELA J. JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Share Your Earthquake Memories
University Out to Make a Name for Itself STEVE CHAWKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Mouseketeer Goes on Trial in Stock Fraud Case DAVID ROSENZWEIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prisons Need Full Reform
Board Debates Law on Police Suing Citizens NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catalyst for a Better Future CARLOS F. CHAMORRO, Carlos F. Chamorro, whose mother is the former president of Nicaragua, is visiting professor of journalism at UC Berkeley
Businessman to Fill Spot on Council S.J. CAHN
Bad Weather Won't Stop Tree Lighting MARK ARMSTRONG
Students Who Care Stand Out Christine Baron, Christine Baron is a high school English teacher in Orange County
Anaheim Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Buena Park Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Costa Mesa Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Cypress Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Dana Point Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Fullerton Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Garden Grove Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
Huntington Beach Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
La Habra Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Laguna Niguel Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Lake Forest Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Los Alamitos Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Mission Viejo Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Newport Beach Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Orange Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Placentia Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
San Clemente Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
San Juan Capistrano Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Seal Beach Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Stanton Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
Westminster Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
La Palma James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Tustin James Meier, (714) 966-5988
What Counts When Students Ask for Recommendations CHRISTINE BARON
This week's subject: Sports
County Agrees to Settle Suit Against Tobacco Industry
Residents Get First Look at New Housing Project
Battle Against Red Ants to Be Costly, Experts Say
Long Beach Selects 1st Latino City Manager
Now Just Wait for the Price Hikes ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
Irvine James Meier, (714) 966-5988
A Transportation Diamond
Man Dies, 2 Hurt in Fountain Valley Crash
A Deadly Disease That Is Getting Younger TIPPER GORE, Tipper Gore is the mental health policy advisor to the president
It's Enough to Make Them All 'Psycho' STEVE HARVEY
Santa Ana Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
School Bus Flips Over on Slippery Freeway HOLLY J. WOLCOTT
Assisted Suicide
Arrest Made in Slaying of Witness SCOTT GLOVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villa Park Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
'This University Works Because We Do' LIZ SEYMOUR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Marks World AIDS Day From A Times Staff Writer
Holiday Helpers Stephanie Stassel
Police Seek Suspect in Taco Bell Robbery MARK ARMSTRONG
Slow-Moving Storm Lingers DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder Seeks a Way to Tax Homeowners for Slide Costs ROBERT OURLIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reluctant Jurors Deliver the Verdict--in Absentia PATT MORRISON
Teaching Kids to Reject Hate Is Discussion Topic SUE FOX
High School Senior Receives Siemens Award
Sports
'Mouseketeer' Portrayed as a Stock Fraud Artist
Hospitals Offering Incentives in Bid to Hire Skilled Nurses DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Theatre League Honors Achievements
Reducing Gun Violence
Ruth Hart Morris; Retired Theater Owner
Agreement on Sweatshops
BUSINESS
Redesign of Mecca Sound System a Job of Epic Proportions LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Primecap Management Scraps Plans for Sale, Sources Say From Bloomberg News
Del Taco Beefing Up to Beat Competition John O'Dell
Kellwood to Buy 2 S.F. Clothing Companies Bloomberg News
Europe's Total and Petrofina Join the Oil Company Merger Scramble From Times Wire Services
Irvine Co.'s Bren Moves to Take IAC Private Again E. SCOTT RECKARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E! Making a Big Move to Next-Door Offices BRAD BERTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AT&T, Time Warner Discuss Phone Venture SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Xerox, IPNet to Unveil Book Production Plan Jonathan Gaw
Working at Home: How Suite It Is Now CYNDIA ZWAHLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tech Stocks Rally; Dow Reverses for Slight Gain From Times Wire Services
New Ways to Use Your Credit LIZ PULLIAM
Another Call Goes Against PacBell in Long-Distance Bid ELIZABETH DOUGLASS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecast Shows Economy Poised for Growth From Times Wire Services
Spotlight / Small-Business Web Site
AOL Woos Netscape Staff With Pay, Promises Associated Press
Sun Executive to Testify About Java Today at Microsoft Trial JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
DaimlerChrysler Posts Record Sales in November From Associated Press
Mossimo Chief Gives Up Control at Apparel Firm LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gemstar Sues Pioneer Over Patents Bloomberg News
Mexico's Move Could Lead to Big Savings for U.S. Callers JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EMI to Pay Music Chief $7.44 Million From Reuters
Barbeques Galore's Net Income Up 24%
Judge Throws Out Suit Accusing Bergen, Others of Price Fixing BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AirTouch Cellular to Consolidate Operations P.J. Huffstutter
Javelin Systems Signs Deal With Aramark P.J. Huffstutter
Bren Offers to Buy Last Irvine Apartment Shares E. SCOTT RECKARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Del Taco Hires President to Guide Expansion Effort JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Warns Zeneca About Ads' Drug Claims Bloomberg News
Sportstown Planning Handed Off to Anaheim DARYL STRICKLAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
InterWorks Acquires San Diego's Dynamem Jonathan Gaw
Holiday Credit Card Offers: Let the User Beware LIZ PULLIAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. in Talks With Steel Exporters on Caps Bloomberg News
CKE Restaurants' Stock Rises With Sales at Hardee's Stores Bloomberg News
Technology Associated Press
Check With Municipality Before Starting a Home Business KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meeting Meter Tallies Tab of Too Much Talk LAWRENCE J. MAGID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How to Do Business With Those in the Biz KAREN E. KLEIN
Video View
Spotlight: Homestake Mining Stakes Claim to 49% of Prime
E-Tek Raises $60 Million in Offering Bloomberg News
Also . . .
Tried-and-True Financial Ratios Can Be Key to Healthy Firm Juan Hovey
The Business Buzz in the Region? Read On--and Write In as Well JAMES FLANIGAN
Western Digital Shares Jump 37% on Chairman's Optimism From Bloomberg News
NBC Rearranges Its Prime-Time Lineup PAUL BROWNFIELD
Exploring Oil Patch for Partners JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brokers Tighten Rules for Internet Stock Investors From Times Wire Services
Ovitz Names Start-Up, Expected to Sign Partners CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Ramses II's Capital Found With Sensors From Associated Press
Exxon and Mobil Agree to Biggest Merger Ever NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son's Effusive Valentine to Generation WW2 DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab Killed; Serial Attacker Suspected From Times Wire Reports
Saying 'I Do' in Ink SUSAN CARPENTER
She Just Wanted These Girls to Have Fun MIKE DOWNEY
Pinochet Goes to Estate After Hospital Demands His Ouster From Times Wire Services
Public Skeptical of Raising Age for Retirement ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Renew Call to Lift Embryo Research Ban MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payment Ruling Halts Most Digs at Israeli Sites Associated Press
Governor Suspended Over Storm Toll From Times Wire Reports
New Arthritis Drug Clears FDA Panel From Times Wire Reports
Bill on Gay Rights Barely Wins Rematch From Times Wire Reports
Letter Bombs Prompt Nationwide Alert From Times Wire Reports
Impeachment Panel Summons Memos on Clinton Campaign RICHARD A. SERRANO and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Leaders Aren't Leading on the Impeachment Front JANET HOOK and RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eastern Areas Bask in Record Warmth From Times Wire Reports
Little Threat Seen in Suspect Plastic Chemical From The Washington Post
UC Teaching Assistants Strike on 8 Campuses KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Laugh Lines
Panel Finds No Breast Implant Disease Risk TERENCE MONMANEY, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Planning Ahead
Pint-sized Punch Lines
The Big Squeeze MEL GILDEN, Mel Gilden, a freelance editor, teacher and author, has written many articles, books and TV cartoons
And Now You See Two BOOTH MOORE
In Your Dreams
Out In Space
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Put Your Own Stamp on Letters
GOP Stands Pat on Senate Leaders ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us From Associated Press
Kurdish Suicide Bomber Injures 14 People at Turkish Supermarket From Reuters
Wintry Day Makes Them Cry Uncle CHRIS ERSKINE
3 Killed as Bus Crashes Into Truck at U.S.-Mexican Border From Associated Press
Judy Collins to Sign Memoir and Perform
Del Taco's Beefing Up to Crunch Competition JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of the Elusive Yankee Clipper PAUL D. COLFORD, NEWSDAY
Louise Seyler; Pioneering L.A. School Official MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba's Politburo Sends a Gift: Christmas MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rio Police Find Cocaine in Santa Dolls Reuters
Bucks Bearing Arms Get Revenge ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apostle Of Art MARY ROURKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$52-Million Deal Seeks to Save Desert Land FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
China Detains Leaders of New Opposition Party MAGGIE FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Rim Needs Isle of the Darned JIM MANN
Mayor Won't Block 'Living Wage' at LAX JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Raises Layoff Target to 53,000 ELIZABETH DOUGLASS and JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Businessman Sworn In as Mayor of Tijuana From a Times Staff Writer
Long-Lost Data Fuel Debate on Earhart Puzzle THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Mossimo Yields Half His Stake to Lure CEO LESLIE EARNEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laid to Rest Again--in a New Land LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Teaching Assistants Strike on 8 Campuses KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Offbeat Details Add Interest to Sleuth Story MARGO KAUFMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
There's No Quick Fix for Fire Ant Problem ESTHER SCHRADER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Don't Slow BART Extension to S.F. Airport MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Long Journey Comes Full Circle for Real Madrid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Aide Named to Appeals Panel DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William Baxter; Helped Dismantle AT & T
Misuse of Funds Tied to Clinton, Dole Campaigns ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Hugs and Kisses' Approach to Animal Training BARBARA J. CHUCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Trims Privacy Shield of 4th Amendment DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicky Blair Catered to the Stars IRENE LACHER
Los Feliz Coffee Shop Grinds to a Halt SUSAN CARPENTER
Selective Service Sign-Up Goes Online From Times Wire Reports
Margaret Walker Alexander; Black Feminist Author MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Don't Eat the Bowl
For Kitchen Santas Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
A Note on American Ricotta
Banana Nature RUSS PARSONS
Key to Times Style
Grapevine ENICE PARK
Los Angeles Times Cookbook Hot List
No Need to Duck Out DONNA DEANE
The World's Priciest Rinse Cycle DAN BERGER
Coming Next Week
It's Not Easy Staying Green CHARLES PERRY
Endangered Cheese? VINCENT SCHIAVELLI
Calling All Elves Tracy Crowe McGonigle
1997 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling "Trocken," Rheingau (About $15) S. IRENE VIRBILA
Salt Fever RUSS PARSONS
On the Cover / Gifts of Taste : Cool Hot Wreaths BARBARA HANSEN
Gifts That Age Well S. IRENE VIRBILA, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
David Thompson, Bedford Thompson Winery
American Cheese Spreads in Italy JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Shepherd's Cheese VINCENT SCHIAVELLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salmon Leaps Into Molasses ROSE DOSTI
SPORTS
Return of Indoor Soccer Discussed BILL SHAIKIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Thin Ice HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us BILL PLASCHKE
Rangers Stun Panthers, 5-4 Associated Press
Purdue Could Be Next ROBYN NORWOOD
Davis Waiting for Clearance DAVID WHARTON
NBA Talks Resume Thursday as Glimmer of Hope Emerges From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels' Harris Lost for '99 After Major Elbow Surgery MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Newport Harbor Focuses on Ending Marina's Streak MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks, Penguins Put Illness, Injury Aside ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State Struggles to Beat CS Dominguez Hills From Staff Reports
Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports
Frequent Flyers Abound at the Great Eight DIANE PUCIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schedule Shows It's Time for Davidsson to Get Rest ELLIOTT TEAFORD
College Basketball Daily Report LON EUBANKS
Baseball Notes From Staff and Wire Reports
Williams Has Jayhawks Out of Their Press DIANE PUCIN
Cincinnati Assistant Fired
Calendar
Jones Gets Owens Award Again Staff and Wire Services
Jankovich Brings the Goods STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rescuing Track and Field Would Be His Biggest Leap RANDY HARVEY
Arenas Revs Up to 42 on El Camino Real ERIC SONDHEIMER
Four Southland Teams Advance
Cleveland Guards Can't Make Grade From Staff Reports
Community College Athletes of the Week
Nba Lockout: Day 155
Victory Makes the Eagles Smile PETER YOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Beats Clock and Northridge, 74-71
High School Basketball Roundup
Valley Christian Advances to Final EVAN LOVETT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swillis Wants a Bigger Role DAVID WHARTON
George Awaits Next Call From the NFL LINDA WHITMORE
Bruins Want a Rematch SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Harvard-Westlake Outdistanced in State Semifinals MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rangers Get Palmeiro for $45 Million MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Stoops Takes Over at Oklahoma From Associated Press
Old-Time Duel for Selanne, Jagr ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Players Puts Flames' Season on Line
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is It Too Soon to Finger Him for Greatness? MAL FLORENCE
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 JAMES
O'Donnell's Turn to Try to Ignite Listless Power Play JIM HODGES
Bayer Scores 25 as Mater Dei Wins Opener
Bryant Young Has Surgery Associated Press
Florida Atlantic Stuns Oklahoma State From Associated Press
Decision to Broadcast Game Irks Mater Dei Official MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Screen Play ERIC SONDHEIMER
Northridge Hires Jankovich Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach's Stein, Steele Are Honored
Long Beach State's May Named Big West Player of Year for 3rd Time
ENTERTAINMENT
KNBC's Fritz Coleman, Others to Perform at Benefit for Family Assistance Program
A Preference for the Outside RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Holiday Cabaret' to Benefit Para Los Nin~os
Get Out!
Schrader on Schrader RICHARD NATALE
EAR Unit Celebrates the Inventions of Composers MARK SWED, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Arts And Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services And The Nation's Press. SHAUNA SNOW
'A Sonic Thing' JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peacock Readying to Ruffle Feathers? PAUL BROWNFIELD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrities, Performers to Appear at Downtown 'Tree of Life & Festival of Lights' Event Today
Are There Any Lessons to Be Learned in 'Beloved's' Failure? GENE SEYMOUR, FOR THE TIMES
Send in the Clowns . . . Carefully FLORE DE PRENEUF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Director's Plaything, 'Babes in Toyland' Suffers T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
George Van Eps: A Life in Harmony JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Acoustic-Centered Collection Rewards JOHN ROOS
LACMA Receives Sisley Painting in Dispersal of Sara Lee Collection SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
CBS Scores KO With Sunday Punch, Other Shows GREG BRAXTON
Reviving Argument for Televised Executions HOWARD ROSENBERG
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