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What happened on January 07, 1999
ENTERTAINMENT
Taking the Lead in Swing Dancing By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Joints Keep Jumpin'
Boys Might Be Boys By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Fans' Choices
Out From Behind the Curtain By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Waiting in the Wings By Daniel Arreola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cartoons, Creating & Canines By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Meat of the Matter By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Small-Screen Bonanza: Altman's First Short Cuts By Joan Fantazia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ends This Weekend
Best Bets: Thursday 1/7
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Best Bets: Sunday 1/10
The Joints Keep Jumpin' By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veg Out
Itinerary: Totally Titanic By Robin Rauzi
Jerry West By Jerry Crowe
A Palm Springs Oasis for Foreign Film Fans By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well, Well, Look Who Was Catching Eyes in 1927 By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going to Zone Coverage By Kevin Baxter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Red-Headed Moppet Wins Again By Don Shirley, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Theater
Out of Town: Palm Springs
Art
Leisure
Pop Date Book By Jerry Crowe
Plan Ahead: Next Weekend
Building Hollywood Credits By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Lady' Focuses on Teenage Sex By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blades, Brain, Brawn and Good Hair Too By Laurie K. Schenden, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Local Treasure Only the Tourists Know By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Eclectic Essentials, From Capers to Cotswold Cheese By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
Oatmeal
Trio Ready to Meet and Greet at Cienega By Angela Pettera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lemmon Audio Rejuvenates 'Roberts' By Ernesto Lechner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What's Hot
Documentaries Fill in Picture Sketched by WWII Films By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'N Sync Follows Backstreet Boys Formula By Natalie Nichols, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Issue With Ideas About Art By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
Arts And Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services And The Nation's Press. By Shauna Snow
A Wholly Retro Sabbath By Steve Hochman
Van Gogh Show Extended 6 Weeks, Through May 16 By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Providence,' 'Cold War' Head Lineup of New, Returning Series By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Light By Robert Koehler
NEWS
Planning Ahead
One Step Closer to Taking a Year Off By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Holistic Home By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'50s Home Recast With a Mexican Ambience By Kathy Price-robinson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glimpses of a More Perfect Past By Booth Moore
A Sandwich That's Fit for a Rainy Day By Booth Moore
Weaving a Web of . . . Research By Scott Martelle
Breathe In, and Be One With the Spud By Booth Moore
A Little Bit of Heavens By Scott Martelle
Today's Living Best Bets
Laugh Lines
School Sleepover By Nancy Smiler Levinson, Levinson is author of many books, including "Clara and the Bookwagon," "She's Been Working on the Railroad" and "Turn of the Century: Our Nation 100 Years Ago."
Question Corner
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
For Abundant Bare-Root Fruit Trees, Just Chill By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Around the Yard By Robert Smaus
What, When, Where
In Lucent's, Old Navy's Camp
He Eats Up Green Burrito Ads
Running a Background Check on a Used Car By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financing: Sometimes Less Can Be More By Kenneth C. Wanek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Cheating
Puritanism and Impeachment
Causes of Crime Drop
Rep. J.C. Watts
Welfare Fraud
Latinos and Labor
Dr. 360
Class Size
Consumerism
Dow Surges Over 9,500 to All-Time High By Paul J. Lim and Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Church Ads Send Revolutionary Message By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Plan Emerges as a New Congress Opens in Turmoil By Edwin Chen and Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NBA, Players Union Agree to End Lockout By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost Season Would Have Been Fantastic By Bill Plaschke
Senate Girds for Witnesses, Fears Spectacle By David G. Savage and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ford to Install New Air Bags to Limit Risk By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Tight, Schools Come 1st, Davis Says By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Is on a Roll in Mexico By Mary Beth Sheridan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congo Rebels to Investigate Reports of Civilian Slayings By Ann M. Simmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tobacco Firms Face Spate of New Suits By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Stars Emit Destructive Flares By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Is Already Trying to Avoid Rocking the Boat By George Skelton
Sculpture Splits By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Drops a Drove of Wilson Nominees By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manager of Imperial Water District Is Fired By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annan, U.S. Deny Iraq Spy Accusations By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New York Giddy Over Idea of Sen. Hillary Clinton By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Base-Closing Enthusiasts See Good Year Shaping Up By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Is Offered Help to Reach Crash Site From Times Wire Reports
Prince Edward to Wed Rhys-Jones From Times Wire Reports
Rebels Fight Way Back Into Capital From Times Wire Reports
Trying Times Have Staid Senate All in a Dither By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Judge Lifts Secrecy in Starr Leaks Investigation By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Loosens Ban on Gifts to Lawmakers From a Times Staff Writer
New Postal Rates Go Into Effect This Sunday Associated Press
After-School Care May Get Fund Boost By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$76-Billion U.S. Budget Surplus Seen Reuters
Sniper Says Rampage Was 'Practice Run' From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Airlines Mark Milestone in Safety From Associated Press
Murder Charges Against 4 Dropped From Times Wire Reports
Medicare Panel Eyes Delayed Eligibility From Times Wire Reports
Louis J. West; Psychiatrist, Rights Activist By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michel Petrucciani; Jazz Pianist Born With Bone Disease From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lockyer Drops Lungren Ruling on School Clinics Associated Press
Former General Declares Candidacy in Israel By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Seeks to Unify Schools With Tests, Accountability By Richard Lee Colvin and Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
Oakley Puts Blame on New Shoes for Earnings Stumble By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losing at Cards By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shopping.com Appoints Three New Top Executives From Bloomberg News
Number of Visitors Up in 1998 By E. Scott Reckard
Bisco Raises Stake in Data I/O Corp. Bloomberg News
Richey Electronics to Be Arrow Subsidiary
eSynch Adds Kiss Software to Its Bundle By P.J. Huffstutter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC, Lawyer Who Advised O.C. on Bonds Settle Over '94 Collapse By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broker Sees Slower Demand for O.C. Office Space By Daryl Strickland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Clamps Down on Tortilla Prices By James F. Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Logos No Longer the Name of the Game By Diane Seo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dow's 233-Point Surge to 9,544 Shatters Record By Paul J. Lim and Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Texaco Will Pay $3.1 Million to 186 Female Managers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stronger Yen, Higher Rates Cast Doubt on Japan Recovery By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayes' Influence Failed to Bring Lasting Success By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: HP Launches 10-Employee S.D. Company
FreeRealTime Delays Start of Online Trading Bloomberg News
Rule Change Clips Network Associates' Stock Bloomberg News
Technology
Technology
Technology
Also. . .
System Tests Going Well, OptiMark Says By Debora Vrana
Cisco to Enter Home Market By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop Says More Charges Will Sap Profit in 4th Quarter From Times Wire Services
Shortfall May Force Cuts at Occidental From Bloomberg News
Management of Westwood Retail Project Changes Hands By Melinda Fulmer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MindSpring to Pay $245 Million for Netcom's Internet Subscribers By Eleanor Yang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Targets Bulletin Board Fraud By Walter Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsoft Judge Looks at Rivals' Merger From Times Wire Services
Phillips to Cut Jobs by 8%, Spending by 33% Bloomberg News
Home Sales Set Records for Nov. and the Year Associated Press
Vehicle Sales Hit 12-Year High in '98 From Times Wire Services
Airbus Industrie snatched up one of rival Boeing Co.'s...
Brazilian State Says It Won't Pay Debt By Chris Kraul
Also . . .
General Mills Will Join the Organic Food Movement By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney's Flat Fiscal Performance Cuts Eisner's Bonus in Half By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AlliedSignal to Realign Aerospace Sector By Seema Mehta
Morningstar Names Top Fund Managers Bloomberg News
Amex Seat Sells for a Record $570,000 Bloomberg News
Brokerages Settle in SEC Investigation Bloomberg News
Bullishness at Highest Level Since 1992 Bloomberg News
NBA Bounce-Back Is No Slam-Dunk By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BBDO West Names New Chief Creative Officer A Times Staff Writer
Diet Coke's Message: Looks Still Matter By Denise Gellene
Mattel to Produce Ferrari Toys, Clothes Bloomberg News
NBC, Fox Get Top Rankings in Survey A Times Staff Writer
Nike Alpha Spots Run Into the Odd Realm By Denise Gellene
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fog Disrupts Flights at John Wayne, Hampers Freeways By Esther Schrader and Harrison Sheppard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Researcher at UCI Named in 1996 Lawsuit Over Autopsy By Phil Willon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Center to Change Troubled Billing System By Peter M. Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Closures Soared in '98 as El Nino Storms Spread Pollution By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Suspected in New Year's Eve Slaying Caught in Police Sweep By Jason Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
His Career in Law Nothing to Beef About By Jerry Hicks
Anaheim By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Garden Grove By Tina Nguyen, (714) 966-5673
Huntington Beach By Kathleen Haney, (714) 965-7172
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 Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Mission Viejo By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Newport Beach By Jenifer Ragland, (949) 574-4232
Orange By Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Placentia By Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
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 Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Tustin By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Villa Park By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Westminster By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Yorba Linda By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
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 Jason Leopold, (714) 966-5634
Dana Point By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Fountain Valley By Lisa Chiu, (714) 965-7172
Fullerton By Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
Elderly Woman's Body Unearthed in Yard By Janet Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
850 at Banquet Laud Gates at End of Reign as Sheriff By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Capizzi Managers Put on Paid Leave By Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Safety Zone: Action Log
City to Ban Medical Detox at Facility By Jason Leopold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Upholds Bid to Sue Merrill Lynch
Woman Held in Fatal 1996 Beating of Husband By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Petition Count to Slow Valley Secession Drive By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Said, She Said By Shawn Hubler
Plutonium Found in Ground Water Casts Doubt on Safety of Waste Site
Appointed Panel OKs Compromise Charter Plan By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Internet
Late Fees on City's Phone Bills Cost $400,000 By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Observing Orthodox Christmas By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Freeing a Trapped Mind By Edith Morgan Stanley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I Didn't Know That...
Stress Hormone Buildup Found in People Who Wake Up at Pre-Desired Time
Heart Catheters Coated With 2 Antibiotics Cut Chance of Infection, Report Says
Earthwatch: A Diary of the Planet
Is the Ship of State Iceberg-Bound? By Steve Harvey
2 Glendale Men Face Hate Crime Charges By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest Suspected Killer in Beach Holdup By Monte Morin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gay Latinos Find a Place to Be Both By Art Marroquin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit-Run Driver Sought in Death of 5-Year-Old
Boyfriend to Be Charged With Woman's Murder
City to Settle Defamation Suit for $1.1 Million
Couple Sue Pastor for Calling Police to Home
Man Robbed While Entering His Home
Action on Development of Golf Course Delayed
Fire Victim Remains in Critical Condition
Suspect in Rape Case Faces New Charges
Vandals Chop Down Tree Planted to Honor Boy
Pollution Forced 40 Beach Closures in 1998
City Council Moves to Boost Sports for Women
New Transit Agency Elects 1st Chairman
A Case of a Missing File, and a Car Buyer's Battle By Ken Reich
Smoke, Mirrors and Red Ink
Attacking the Drug/Crime Link
The Fans Get Fouled
Right on Center
Why Wait for More Participation? By Mark Ridley-thomas, Mark Ridley-Thomas represents the 8th District on the City Council
Out-of-Touch Republicans Need Wake-up By James P. Pinkerton, James P. Pinkerton is a lecturer at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. E-mail: pinkerto@ix.netcom.com
Los Angeles Rainfall, 1878-1998
Pair Accuse Pastor in Rights Suit By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impeachment Turns Legal Eagle Rogan Into a Night Owl By Miguel Bustillo and Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ventura Man Indicted in '92 Slaying of Woman By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow Held in 1996 Slaying By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Brainer By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Confident Over Future of Local Bases By Anna Gorman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Buzz in Oxnard Is Teatro Studio By Wendy Miller
Late Fees on City's 1998 Phone Bills Cost $400,000 By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Honor Student for Stopping Attack By Paula Pisani
Official Offered City Manager's Post By Andrew Steven Harris
Crews Begin Removing Lead Paint at City Parks By Patrick Mcgreevy
Council OKs Plans to Boost Sports for Girls By Sue Fox
Dedication Ceremonies Planned for New Library By Roberto J. Manzano
Fire Victim to Undergo Hand Surgery Today By Michael Luo
Panelist Retained in Blow to Parks By Andrew Steven Harris
Man Held Up at Gunpoint, His Home Ransacked By Michael Luo
Man Turns Disability Into Chance to Serve By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
John Deblin; Construction Worker, Canoeist
Obituaries
County to Scale Back Tree-Trimming Project
Man Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter By Evelyn Larrubia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision Delayed on Golf Course Plan
Obituaries
Officer Wounded in Shootout Is Improving By Michael Luo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Votes to Keep Winter Shelters Open By Marina Malikoff
1st Meeting Set to Discuss School Needs By Tony Lystra
Boy Arrested in Vandalism of Memorial Tree By Holly J. Wolcott
The Art of Timing By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Monarch Mysteries By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATIONAL
Davis Address Puts Schools at Top of Broad Agenda By Scott Lindlaw, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPORTS
Ducks Learn Hard Way in 3-2 Loss to Buffalo By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports
Eagles Make Bakersfield a Believer By Mike Terry
Devaney Quits as Football Coach at Sunny Hills By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Ocean View Defeats Short-Handed Tustin By Paul Mcleod
Irvine Valley Rallies, Then Holds On to Beat Rustlers By Steve Kresal
Volleyball Player to Transfer to UCI By Chris Foster
It's Tough to Pick a Favorite in This Race By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Basketball Roundup
Local Notes
What You Need To Know
Remember a Game Called Basketball? By Mark Heisler
AFTER 191--DAY LOCKOUT, THE NBA IS...Back in Business By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scorched Rice By T.J. Simers
AFTER 191--DAY LOCKOUT, THE NBA IS...Back in Business By J.A. Adande
The Deal
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 Houston Mitchell
Barkley May Soon Get His Wish From NBA Fans By Shav Glick
Kings See End of Lockout Being Key to Their Appeal By Randy Harvey
Ducks Forget to Finish Off Sabres By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selanne Makes All-Star Push for Hebert By Elliott Teaford
Samaranch Defends Accepting Firearms From Staff and Wire Reports
Ice Dogs Lose to Chicago, 3-1 Times Wire Services
Ferraro's Comeback Derailed by Knee Surgery By Jim Hodges
Hasek Top World Team Vote-Getter Times Wire Reports
Carbonneau Helps Dallas Extend Streak From Associated Press
Tonight / MEN By Chris Foster
They're Making It Short and to the Point By Robyn Norwood
Top 25 College Basketball By Robyn Norwood Robyn Norwood
Watson Still Playing in Pain By Scott Howard-cooper
Ducks' Win at Cal Turns Heads By David Wharton
Miffed Meyer to Be a No-Show Associated Press
Tonight / MEN By Lon Eubanks
Tonight / MEN By Jerry Crowe
Hurricanes Add St. John's to Their List of Big Wins From Associated Press
Tonight / MEN By Scott Moe
Tonight / MEN By Scott Moe
Tonight / MEN By Steve Henson
New Deal Leaves Lakers in Good Position By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices
Blount's $19,000 Said to Be From Cash Sale of Car By Tim Kawakami
Laker Girl's Life Is Never Routine Associated Press
Voices
Clippers Have to Name a Coach Now, Right? By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pond Expects to Have a Few Clipper Games By Bill Shaikin
Rookie Is Eager to Learn NBA's Finer Points on Court By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longtime Piston Announcer Is Walking on Airwaves By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Whistle-Stop Tour Wasn't in His Plans By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Producer Made Most of Long Wait By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockout Meant He Could Watch a Top Prospect By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyalty Goes Only So Far When You Get a Life By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Man Is Among the Biggest of Critics By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nba Today
The Other Sports
Labor Maverick Miller Says Union Defeated Its Purpose By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Networks Profit From End of Lockout By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reeves Says He'll Be on Sideline for 49er Game From Associated Press
Farris to Leave UCLA Early for NFL Draft By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmer's L.A. Story Had a Happy Ending By Earl Gustkey Earl Gustkey..Bd: Times Staff Writer
Pierce's Norton Wants to Step Down By Eric Sondheimer, From Staff Reports
Tibbetts Converts Key Shots for Crespi
Matadors Trying to Use January as Springboard By Steve Henson
Buena Escapes Chicago Winter Frozenland From Staff Reports
Simi Valley Has a Walk in Park This Time, 77-47 By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newbury Park Gets Even at Finish By Tris Wykes
High School Soccer Roundup
Calendar
Boller Is Picked Best in State From Staff Reports
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