What happened on January 03, 1999

REAL ESTATE

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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT

Lasting Resonance MARK SWED, Mark Swed is The Times' music critic
Not All High Notes JUSTIN DAVIDSON, Justin Davidson is music critic for Newsday
Art
Architecture
Jazz
The Suspense Is Amplified ROBERT HILBURN
Music
There's No Holding It Back Now ERNESTO LECHNER, Ernesto Lechner is a regular contributor to Calendar
The Year That Was
Television & Radio
Theater
Growing, No Pains VALERIE J. NELSON, Valerie J. Nelson is a freelance writer in Los Angeles and an occasional contributor to Calendar
Pop Music
Restaurants
Natasha Gregson Wagner / Actress STEVE HOCHMAN
Movies
In His Book, Broadway Is Tops PATRICK PACHECO, Patrick Pacheco is a regular contributor to Calendar
The Square Root of Revolution CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, Christopher Knight is The Times' art critic
Not Easy Listening, Rewarding Listening DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman is The Times' jazz critic
Blimey, the British Scene Has a Heavy Welsh Accent DAVE JENNINGS, Dave Jennings is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Comedy

TRAVEL

BUSINESS

BOOKS

Devolution RICHARD EDER
Shhh JOHN LUKACS, John Lukacs is the author, most recently, of "The Hitler of History" and "A Thread of Years."
Stay Tuned TODD GITLIN, Todd Gitlin is the author of "The Twilight of Common Dreams: Why America Is Wracked by Culture Wars" and the forthcoming novel "Sacrifice."
Prodigal Son STEPHEN TOULMIN, Stephen Toulmin is Henry R. Luce Professor in the multiethnic and transnational studies department at the University of Southern California. He is the author, most recently, of "Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of Modernity" and is a former fellow of King's College, Cambridge
Reading L.a.
The Birth of the Entertainment-Industrial Complex ADAM BRESNICK, Adam Bresnick is a regular contributor to the (London) Times Literary Supplement
The Divided Inheritance of Ireland's Language(s) THOMAS FLANAGAN, Thomas Flanagan is the author of several novels, including "The Tenants of Time" and "The Year of the French." He is at work on a historical novel, "The Watchers at the Well."
A Journey, By Edward Field
Discoveries SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS, Susan Salter Reynolds is an assistant editor of Book Review
Tale of the Tub CATHERINE KANNER, Catherine Kanner is the author and illustrator of "The Book of the Bath" originally published by Ballantine Books, to be reissued by The Melville Press
Mirror, Mirror DANIEL KUNITZ, Daniel Kunitz is the managing editor of the Paris Review

OPINION

Fault Choosers, Not the Chosen
Despite Pent-Up Demand, Don't Look for Democrats to Veer Left Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the School of Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate University and a political analyst for KCAL-TV
If You're Already Bored With Y2K Alarums, Just Wait Awhile ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
Riordan Wants It His Way
To Succeed, Davis Needs to Shun Wedge Politics . . . WILLIAM BRADLEY, William Bradley, an advisor in several Democratic presidential and gubernatorial campaigns, writes on politics and other topics. E-mail: bill@brad.com
Russia's Economy
Balloonists
Belmont Site
Drunken Driving
Beltway Rancor
. . . But Will the Democrats Steer Him Too Far Left? DAN SCHNUR, Dan Schnur is a Republican analyst and commentator
The Destruction Of Clinton Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler is the author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood." His new book is "Life the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality."
State Can Take Action on Health
After Castro: Is Capitalism on Horizon? Tad Szulc, Tad Szulc is the author of "John Paul II: The Biography" and "Fidel: A Critical Portrait."
Environmentalists and Religion
Forget the Founding Fathers, Lower the Bar on Impeachment Bruce J. Schulman, Bruce J. Schulman, associate professor of history and director of American studies at Boston University, is the author of "Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism."
Polls
There Was a Revolution of Sorts, and Latin America Is Still Feeling It JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a political scientist and writer in Mexico City
No Cheating
Does Euro Spell End of the Dollar? Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" and is writing a book about U.S. foreign policy
Starvation in Sudan
Growth Plans
Cultural Tide Gathers for a Puritan Revival Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor." His new book is "The Cousins' Wars: Religion, Politics and the Triumph of Anglo-America."
The Cliche Expert Testifies on Politics Allison Silver
A Strategic Famine in a War-Ravaged State Hilary Mackenzie, Hilary Mackenzie is a Washington correspondent for Saturday Night, a Canadian monthly magazine

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What happened on January 03, 1999

REAL ESTATE

He's KOing Walls in Bel-Air Now RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

How to Choose the Right Sealant for Asphalt Drive BARRY STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Today's Gas Fireplaces Have Wood Feel JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

The Legal Uses of a Tenant's Security Deposit Are Limited KEVIN POSTEMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

The Bungalow Is Back CARON GOLDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

SPORTS

Gretzky Has Great Memories KEN RAPPOPORT, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keyshawn And Chrebet BARRY WILNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laperriere Knows What His Role Is JIM HODGES

Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports

Trebil Is Back on NHL Ice ELLIOTT TEAFORD

Southland Roundup Associated Press

Of Course, the Babe Called This Shot Too EARL GUSTKEY

Southland Roundup CHRIS FOSTER

Clock Is Ticking for NBA Players and Owners From Associated Press

Suddenly, the Outlook in Westwood Is Rosier BILL PLASCHKE

Bowman Talks and the Red Wings Win From Associated Press

Kings in No Mood to Celebrate After Beating Avalanche JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Preview JERRY CROWE

UCLA Rushes From the Gate SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It Remains to be Seen if Belichick Can Achieve Success as Head Coach SHAUN POWELL, NEWSDAY

Northern Arizona Defeats Northridge by 17 in Overtime STEVE HENSON

Promoter Says Foreman-Holmes Not Off Yet Allentown Morning Call

Ducks Have Change of Fortune in Boston ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

There's No Interfering With Moss' Rise to Top BOB OATES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Nakatani Breaks On Through to Winning Side at Santa Anita BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Panthers and Seifert Progressing From Associated Press

Auburn Looks Like the Real Deal From Staff and Wire Reports

Irvine Gets Two Thumbs Down CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Pepperdine Can't Miss for a Half and Wins at San Jose State, 65-46 Associated Press

Sack Preserves Dolphin Victory STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Dolphins' Thomas Voices Support for Instant Replay STEVE SPRINGER

Florida Will Accept This Lemon J.A. ADANDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

NFC First-Round Playoffs / Preview JERRY CROWE

Ryan, Brett, Yount Await Call From Cooperstown BEN WALKER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

In the End, Trojan Victory Comes Down to Defense DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

UCLA Women Repel Arizona in Pac-10 Opener From Associated Press

These Nominees Should Produce Hall of a Class MAL FLORENCE

Matadors Run Out of Gas in Arizona STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Ice Dogs Lose to Manitoba Times Wire Services

Ravens Don't Need Hitler or Modell Directing Team KEN ROSENTHAL, BALTIMORE SUN

Stanford's Montgomery Gets No. 400 From Associated Press

Jones Does Her Share for Connecticut Associated Press

Ventura Women Ring Up Easy Victory LAUREN PETERSON

Cardinals Leave Cowboys at Loss T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

North Carolina Keeps Beat at Home Against Clemson Associated Press

Sampras Decides It's Best to Skip Australian Open From Staff and Wire Reports

National Teams Face Full Schedules GRAHAME L. JONES

The Tee in Tennessee CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Arenas Brings Unique Kind of Magic ERIC SONDHEIMER

No Way 1999 Can Measure Up to Last Year SHAV GLICK

He Dreams of an Indoor Winter Wonderland DIANE PUCIN

Hinojosa, Moorpark Survive Shootout DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Red Tape Nearly Pulls Family Apart KARIMA A. HAYNES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Surviving Spouse From Disney Tragedy Released LIZ SEYMOUR

Schools Take Bite Out of Old Image of Cafeteria Food JENNIFER HAMM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Former State Senator to Fill Prisons Post MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Body Parts Found at Reclamation Site SUE FOX

Area Growers Fear Power May Erode Under Davis FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Anger Fueling Left's Defense of Indefensible KENNETH L. KHACHIGIAN, Kenneth L. Khachigian is a veteran political strategist and former White House speech writer who practices law in Orange County. His column appears here every other week

Oregon Health Plan's Prognosis Uncertain BRAD CAIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perspective Asked Local Observers to Share Their Observations About the Valley for 1998-'99 SHIRLEY SVORNY, Shirley Svorny is professor of economics at Cal State Northridge

Area Growers Fear Power May Erode Under Davis FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Davis Throws a Giddy Gala for Backers JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Proposed Trail Could Become a Beaten Path BONNIE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Perspective Asked Local Observers to Share Their Observations About the Valley for 1998-'99 STEVE HYMON, Steve Hymon is a Times staff writer

Perspective Asked Local Observers to Share Their Observations About the Valley for 1998-'99 WILLIAM FULTON, William Fulton is the editor of California Planning & Development Report. His book, "California: Land and Legacy," is published by Westcliffe Publishing

Education Reform Idea: Give Teachers Some Respect DANA PARSONS

Perspective Asked Local Observers to Share Their Observations About the Valley for 1998-'99 XANDRA KAYDEN, Xandra Kayden, a political scientist at UCLA's School of Public Policy and Social Research, is writing a book on the political structure of Los Angeles. She is the author of "Surviving Power."

Housing-Retail Project Near Subway Station Envisioned PATRICK McGREEVY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Coffee Farms Urged to Use Old Methods SARA SILVER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

17-Year-Old Injured in New Year's Eve Fire Dies SUE FOX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Inclined to Help KARIMA A. HAYNES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Welfare to Work: a Job That Won't Get Easier ESTHER SCHRADER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Court of Common Sense for a Daft World STEVE CHAWKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Big Bucks Draw a Big Response DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Applications Available for Pageant Competition ROBERTO J. MANZANO