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What happened on December 29, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. Punk Bands Take to the Road By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punk Attitude Fuels Hate's Techno By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jay Conjures Time for His Love of Stage By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mariachi' Breaks Cantina Mold By Ernesto Lechner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One-Stop Shopping for 1999 Resolutions By Brian Lowry, Brian Lowry is a Times Staff Writer
Can Truth Conform to Three Acts? By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classical Conundrums By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Tomorrow In Calendar
Arts And Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services And The Nation's Press. By Judith Michaelson
She Preserves a Sephardic Legacy That Is Fading Fast By Danny Feingold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Book of Exodus Is a Great Plot, but Did It Ever Happen? By Jessica Seigel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Patch Adams' Just What Holiday Ordered By Robert W. Welkos
'Action' Provokes Site-Seeing By Amy Wallace
Actresses to Reprise 'Colored Museum' Roles
NEWS
What I Did in 1998 By Tony Peyser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Read It Here First: What's in the Cards for '99 By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments By Bettijane Levine
New World Order By Booth Moore
Bits 'n' Pieces By Scott Martelle
Smart Aleck
Night Walk
Light Reading By Booth Moore
Here and Now By Lynell George, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Involvement Opportunities
Charity Scorecard By Heather Stewart Jorden
Novelist's Identity Drowns in Drinking Memoir By Jo-ann Mort, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skeptic Can See Better Than the Psychics By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : Heroic Bank Guard Headed for College By Beverly Beyette
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : Out of the Service, Back to the Keyboard By Duane Noriyuki
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : A Busy Restaurateur Adds Another Hat By Jeannine Stein
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : After a Year, She's Still Up a Tree By Scott Martelle
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : Still in Danger, Still in Hiding By Pamela Warrick
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : The Fighter Faces His Final Battle By Michael Quintanilla
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : Moses Makes a Major Comeback By Mary Rourke
From Cyber Books to Moses Mania, the Stories We've Brought You During the Year Have Had Some Surprising Developments : Cranking Up the Cyber Presses By Bettijane Levine
Laugh Lines
Question Corner
Pint-sized Punch Lines
Macaroni Mice By Eve Bunting, \o7 Eve Bunting has written nearly 200 books for children and young people. Her work has received many awards\f7
After the Fact By Dennis Mclellan
Who? Where? It's All in the Season-Ending Society Trivia By Ann Conway
After the Fact By Beverly Beyette
Passport to Success By Kathryn Bold
Would You Like a Make-Over?
Rejection of Oslo
Architect
Rezulin for Diabetes
Wish for '99
Abandoned Ships
Clinic to Close
Clinton Polls
Toy Tie-Ins With Books
Clinton Says Social Security Is Y2K Ready By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smaller Classes Aid Test Scores, Results Show By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Crash Course for College Candidates By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Wilson Paradox: Little Political Gain From Success By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Latinos May Give Labor Key to City Hall Control By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wind Whips Yacht Race Into a Struggle for Life By Rich Roberts, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Begin's Son Challenges Netanyahu By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Old World Prepares for New Money in 1999 By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Planes Strike Iraqi Missile Site After Provocation By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Appoints Three More to Administration By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking ETs on PCs With Screen Savers to the Stars By Patt Morrison
Leaving Alcoholics Dry, Not High By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Ruling Targets Frivolous Suits By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Sextuplets Born in China; 4 Surviving Babies Stable \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Cambodia Won't Try Rebel Leaders \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SOS Is Heard From Missing U.N. Aircraft \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Abortion Deaths in Nigeria Attributed to Archaic Methods By Ann M. Simmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Islamic Extremists Kidnap 16 Western Tourists in Yemen \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton's Appearance Triggers New Church-State Controversy By Lisa Getter and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Commander Says Kosovo Rebels Will Honor Truce but Not Leave \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Photo Effort Was Fatal, Mexicans Say \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Groups Attack 2 Algerian Villages; 30 Die, 70 Injured \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Japanese Coalition Plan Stalled Over Job Offer \o7 From Reuters\f7
Mob of 2,000 Attacks, Torches Indonesian Police Stations After Jailhouse Death \o7 From Reuters\f7
2 Suspects in Gay's Killing to Face Death \o7 From Associated Press\f7
North Carolina Sues EPA Over Emission Rules \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Don't Call Him Santa, but North Pole Is Home \o7 Associated Press\f7
Memphis Condo Fire Kills Family of 5 From Times Wire Reports
Go Slow, Avoid Missteps, Lott Warns By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
80,000 Still Without Power Across South From Times Wire Reports
Out With the Old, in With the New From Times Wire Reports
No Evidence of Mechanical Failure in N.J. Bus Crash \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Violence Against Children Targeted By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All 6 Prison Escapees Are Captured \o7 From Associated Press\f7
$100,000 Reward Offered in Double Slaying \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bryan MacLean; Guitarist and Songwriter
Dense Fog Closes Bay Area Airports \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Sherman Tank' of Parking Meters Hailed \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Man, 70, Convicted of Wife's 1985 Murder \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Court Upholds Sentences in Gang Beating \o7 From Associated Press\f7
O.C. Crime-Solving Lags Behind State Average By Ray F. Herndon and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reaching Out to Residents Is the Ticket for Anaheim By Ray F. Herndon and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
TI Is Betting Big on Single Type of Processing Chip By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prospects for Office, Industrial Space Remain Strong By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Approves Drug for Narcolepsy, but Market May Grow By Rick Weiss, WASHINGTON POST
Detour for a Breakthrough Car By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Online Sellers, Santa Claus Is Still in a Giving Mood By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Took Advice but Most Kept Own Counsel By Lynda Natali
20th Century to Cut California Auto Rates Times Wire Services
Mentor Raises Bid for Rival Quickturn Design Bloomberg News
Technology
State Ends Probe of Kaiser Over Viagra Policy A Times Staff Writer
Ingram Exec Buys 1 Million of Firm's Shares \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
GM to Test Diesel-Electric Bus in New York \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Premisys Says Profit Won't Meet Forecasts From Bloomberg News
Spotlight: America Online Sues to Staunch 'Spam' Flood
Jenny Craig to Offer Lower-Cost Food Bloomberg News
Halliburton to Lay Off 2,750 More Workers \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Cooper Will Cut 1,000 Jobs, Close 12 Plants From Reuters
Auto Parts Maker SPX to Cut Jobs, Shut Offices \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
TWA Flights Back to Normal After Cancellations \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Fannie Mae Protests Proposed New Rule \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Schwab's Market Value Beats Merrill's \o7 From Bloomberg News and Times Staff\f7
Trade Group Expects Fewer New-Home Sales By Julie Tamaki
Lockheed Is Awarded F-22 Contracts Bloomberg News
AT&T Says It's Ahead of Schedule on Cuts Associated Press
AMR to Sell Services Unit to Castle Harlan Bloomberg News
United to Rely More on Smaller Boeing Jets Bloomberg News
Also. . .
Dow Wallows; Net Stocks Push Nasdaq to Record \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Holy Land Shopping Site Plans Offering Reuters
3-, 6-Month T-Bill Rates Highest Since Sept. Associated Press
Company Town Film Profit Report
The Biz Quiz By James Bates
A Look Back: Some Good Calls and Some Catcalls By James Peltz and Michael Hiltzik
1999 Investment Conference
Senior Does Fine Without Mutual Funds By Lynda Natali
Sports Lawyer Might Make a Run for Home By Graham Witherall
Stock Market Barometers
The REIT Track
REITs' Days Darkened in '98, but Some See a Bright Side By Bob Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deals
Real Estate Trends
Sunstone May Sell 10% Stake to Fund Acquisitions \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Pharmavite Leases New Building By Brad Berton
Development Forum Presents Forecast for '99
Banking on the Future \o7 From Washington Post\f7
Appeal of Thrifts Blossoming By Katherine Day, WASHINGTON POST
CEO of Ingram Puts His Money Where His Job Is \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Robinsons-May at Crystal Court to Close Monday By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America Online Alleges Fraud in Suit Against Spammer From Bloomberg News
Girl, 13, Is Consultant to Toy Firm, Inspiration for Doll By Martha Irvine, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunstone Hotel Investors May Sell 10% in Stock \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Purchase of Wahlco Hits Delay Over Financing Plan By John O'Dell
Techniclone Sells 2 Buildings to Raise Capital By Daryl Strickland
Microsemi in Deal to Sell Medical Devices By P.J. Huffstutter
To Online Sellers, Santa Is Still in a Giving Mood By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Soaring Costs
Death in the Magic Kingdom
Chiapas: A State of Denial
Money Over Mountains
Can Valley Survive Without L.A.? By Kofi Sefa-boakye, Kofi Sefa-Boakye, an urban economist, was formerly a project manager at the Compton Community Redevelopment Agency. E-mail: sefa@gte.net
Anxious Eyes Were on Asia in 1998 By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate teaches at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Iowa Seven, Houston Eight: a Difference By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Bill Requiring State Checks at Theme Parks May Be Revived By Deborah Schoch and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3 Injured as Train Strikes Car in Placentia By Jason Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Chief's Latest Alarms Are Political By Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rackauckas Names New Managers By David Reyes and Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fliers Still Stranded at John Wayne By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Brea By Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Buena Park By Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Costa Mesa By Elise Gee, (949) 574-4275
Cypress By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Dana Point By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Fountain Valley By Marissa Espino, (714) 965-7172
Fullerton By Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
Garden Grove By Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
Huntington Beach By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Irvine By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Laguna Beach By Jason Leopold, (714) 966-5634
Laguna Hills By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Laguna Niguel By Jason Leopold, (714) 966-5634
La Habra By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Lake Forest By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
La Palma By Harrison Sheppard, (714)966-5977
Los Alamitos By Harrison Sheppard, (714)966-5977
Mission Viejo By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Newport Beach By Jeiran Lashai, (949) 574-4268
Orange By Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
San Clemente By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
San Juan Capistrano By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Santa Ana By Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
Seal Beach By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Stanton By Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
Tustin By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Westminster By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Yorba Linda By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Villa Park By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Police Say Dead Man Was Local Mechanic By Julie Ha
Suspension of Police Motorycle Use Urged By Crystal Carreon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Safety Zone: Action Log
Worker Dies After Machine Falls Down Hill By Jennifer Hamm
Obituaries
Dorothy Jewel McDeid; Girl Scout Secretary, Apartment Manager
Boy, 9, Stranded on Hill Is Rescued
Demo Systems Thriving Under the Guiding Light of Tecstar By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura County People
Business Calendar
California Oaks Bank Puts Down Strong Roots By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM to Open Regional Office in Thousand Oaks By Barbara Murphy
Pinkerton Acquires Kansas Security Firm By Barbara Murphy
Amgen Promotes 3 Senior Executives By Barbara Murphy
2 Office Buildings Sold in Thousand Oaks By Barbara Murphy
Mortgage Company to Open Office in Oxnard By Barbara Murphy
PerfectData Board Acts on Pego Acquisition By Barbara Murphy
ACT Networks Names New Vice President By Barbara Murphy
Bank of Ventura Posts Record Earnings, Growth
Government Contract Awards
Murder Charge Expected in Teen's Death By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Mall Expansion a Blow to Some Tenants By Coll Metcalfe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 People Die in Accidents on Weekend of Christmas By Jennifer Hamm, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amusement Park Safety Bill Gains New Life By Deborah Schoch and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Demands for Development Reform Rise By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elected Commission Unveils Its Version of Charter By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Gets Ready to Bask in the Winter Sun By Joe Mozingo and Agnes Diggs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Raising Hope, Cash for Sick Child By Matea Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Again Strikes at Artists' Enclave By Gary Polakovic and Coll Metcalfe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deputies Searching for Shooting Suspects By Mark Armstrong
Ex-Ally Says Mayor Seeking His Ouster By Andrew Steven Harris
Work on Schools' Infrastructure Begun By Michael Gottlieb
Patrol Force to Host Community Forum By Andy Samuelson
Comic Book Sales Make Slow Recovery By Tony Lystra
Local Laws '98
Corina Alarcon Ends Bid for Council Seat By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haven't Had Your Fill of Impeachment? By Steve Harvey
Police Kill Man After He Stabs Officer in Arm
Aerial Search Begun for Missing Airplane
'Hurlyburly' Humor Is Lost on Oxnard Officials
Woman Slain After Shooting at Police Trying to Aid Her
Nightclub Anthrax Threat Proves to Be Another Hoax
Psychologist Loses License for Sexual Misconduct
2 Men Critically Injured as Fire Destroys House
2 Boys Burned by Gas Explosion in Apartment
Suspect in Slaying Commits Suicide
Youth Safe After Being Lost Overnight in Forest
2 Teenagers in Serious Condition After Shooting
$1-Million Bail Set for 6 Kidnapping Suspects
Train Strikes Car at Crossing, Injuring 3
Authorities Say Murder Suspect to Be Charged By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reform of Land-Use Approval Process Urged By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corina Alarcon Ends Campaign for City Council By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mary Edwards
Area Real Estate on Solid Ground By Karen Robinson-jacobs
City Sponsors Christmas Tree Recycling Program By Julie Ha
City Manager Names New Library Director By Julie Ha
Police Identify Oxnard Man Fatally Shot Sunday By Julie Ha
Obituaries
Santa Clarita Frets Over Role in Hollywood Production Machine By Jennifer Pendleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Regional People
Hawker Pacific Obtains $66-Million Credit Hike
Government Contract Awards
Family Wins $3.3 Million in Quake Damages By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Hits Artists' Enclave Again, Spreads to Junkyard By Coll Metcalfe and Gary Polakovic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
November Restaurant Closures
SPORTS
Anteaters Feeling Good About Winning Streak By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Men Reach Semifinal With Win
Girls' Basketball
One Is Enough: Zepeda Lifts Century Over St. John Bosco By Mike Terry
Loara Boys Get Past University
High School Athletes of the Week
In other tournament games:
Edison Beats San Clemente by One, Again By Martin Henderson
The Greatest Dayne By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yes, the 'V' in MVP Is for Vinny By T.J. Simers
Outlook for NBA Season Worsens By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Truly the Star of This Team By Diane Pucin
Teams Waste Little Time as Ax Falls By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Lonnie White
NBA LOCKOUT / Day 182
Arizona Hopes Not to Follow Wilma Wildcat By Mal Florence
Farris Discovers a Real Beef With Southland Weather By Randy Harvey
Idle Green Sent Down to Gain Experience By Jim Hodges
Kings' Win Over Coyotes Sealed With a Fist By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Wings Rally and Tie Blues From Associated Press
Ducks' Listless Play Is Almost Criminal By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Pays Penalty, Gives Ottawa a Boost By Elliott Teaford
Dykhuis Returns to Flyers \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Top to Bottom NHL By Helene Elliott
The Numbers Game
Nicholls Jumps Into New Waters for Sharks By Helene Elliott
Heavyweight Fight Between Holmes, Foreman Canceled By Steve Springer
Baze Has 7th 400-Win Season By Bill Christine
Baseball \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Jaguars Go to Playoffs on Right Foot From Associated Press
Bledsoe Remains Doubtful for Sunday \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Horned Frogs' Batteaux Can Do It All By Robyn Norwood
Two Key Gator Defenders Suspended Associated Press
Today's Games
Bowl Schedule, Results
Hoosiers Maintain Market Value From Associated Press
Irvine Has a Ball in 75-52 Rout of Southern Oregon By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's Loss to Duke Not Its Only Worry By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blevins Faces Alcohol Charges Times Wire Services
Farris Ponders Staying Senior Year By Scott Howard-cooper
Rush Arrives Late, Lavin Benches Him By Scott Howard-cooper
Arkansas State Is Not Taken Lightly By David Wharton
Men By Steve Henson
Women By Scott Moe
Defense Faces Big Challenge Ahead By Helene Elliott
Men By Scott Moe
Arenas Gives Greatest Gifts in Grant Win By Mike Bresnahan
Chaminade Beats Familiar Foes
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Falcon Crest By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Gets Grip on Victory From Line
Girls
Kingsmen to Host Tournament
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