- New Negotiations Set on Laguna Laurel Plan
- Inhumanity on the Home Front
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Crown Valley Pool Closed Until Spring
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kennedy Capitalizes on 10-Point Surge to Win Birmingham Title
- THE YEAR IN REVIEW : A Lighter Look at the Notables and Quotables : Pearls of Wisdom, Wit and Whimsy
- Gorbachev-Pope Vatican Talks Named Top '89 Religion Story : Writers' poll: Jim Bakker's conviction and sentencing ranks second followed by tide of reform and peaceful revolution in Eastern Europe.
- Leading Indicator Index Rises 0.1% for November : Economy: The slight rise in the chief gauge of future economic activity does little to ease fears of an impending recession.
- America's No-Nonsense General Put His Stamp on the Invasion : Military: 'Mad Max' Thurman was plucked from retirement to prepare to fight Noriega. The 'cowboy' with no tolerance for failure mounted an aggressive operation.
- 40 Hurt in Clash of Hong Kong Police, Vietnam 'Boat People' : Refugees: Stone-throwing camp residents feared they would be forced to return home. Another group of 111 leaves voluntarily for Hanoi.
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Clean Needle Project Continues
- Invasion by Medfly Defies Logic, Scientists Say : Infestation: Experts discover peculiar patterns in the spread of the stubborn fruit fly. Some suspect sabotage by biological terrorists.
- Air-Launched Cruise Missiles Dispute Is Biggest Hurdle in U.S.-Soviet Arms Talks : Disarmament: Cutbacks in B-2 Stealth bomber program fuel Pentagon's position. But U.S. war plan may be outdated due to recent changes in East Bloc.
- Man Behind Officers' Firings Faces Drug Case : Charges: Three officers were dismissed after the suspect was shot by Torrance police last year. Now a felony drug charge has been filed against him.
- Massachusetts Medical Examiner Will Head New Office in San Diego
- COUNTYWIDE : 18% of Students Lack Fluency in English
- Menorahs Go Public in Move From Tradition
- Highway Closed After 8 Are Hurt in Crashes
- A Look at the '80s' Best Vinyl From Home-Grown Rockers
- Confusion Over Medicare Surtax Repeal
- Group Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
- Jobless Rate Down: Propelled by seasonal hiring,...
- Moynihan Urges Social Security Tax Cut, Return to Pay-as-You-Go Benefits System
- Japan's Quake Planning Is Imperfect but Instructive
- H.J. Oberth, 95; Rocketry Pioneer
- COSTA MESA : Police to Target Drunk Drivers
- GARDEN GROVE : Customers Asked for Clues in Arson Fire
- CSUN Plays Poorly in 69-68 Loss to UC Davis
- Fullerton Beats Middle Tennessee State in Wyoming
- Pippen Emerging From a Giant Shadow
- Kwanzaa Parade and Festival Celebrates Heritage, Pride
- Now that condos are rising where cows...
- It's All Happening at the L.A. Zoo
- New Year's Calls for a Compulsory Good Time, No Matter How Tedious
- U.S. Nearly Quadruples California Drug War Funds, to $39.7 Million : Narcotics: California officials hail action and renew plea for more FBI and DEA agents.
- Firebomb Damages Clinic
- Club's Attraction Speaks for Itself
- WESTMINSTER : Old Acquaintances Fondly Remembered
- 2 Antelope Valley Players Suspended
- Thailand's twin boxing stars, Khaokor and Khaosai...
- TODAY'S BOWL GAMES : Clemson Prepares to Face Harris, West Virginia
- Long Beach Women Lose to Maryland
- Forward Wayman Tisdale of the Sacramento Kings...
- Wit and Wisdom of the '80s
- Eighth Delay Ordered for Titan 3 Because Winds Again Are Too High
- Homeless Aliens Drift Amid S. County Wealth : Immigration: With unattainable prosperity in sight, Latino migrants make their homes in boxes and bushes. They hop freights to Orange County to seek a better life.
- Downtown Is 'Oasis of Difference'
- World IN BRIEF : SUDAN : Corpse of Crash Victim Explodes
- Conflict Rules for Scientists Are Scrapped
- Invasion of Pesky Medfly Defies Logic, Scientists Say : Infestation: Experts discover peculiar patterns in the spread of the stubborn fruit fly. Some suspect sabotage by biological terrorists.
- LOS ALAMITOS : Ordinance Restricts Massage Operations
- Mailman Faces 3 Felony Counts in Dog's Shooting
- Slaying Suspect's Bail Set at $1.2 Million
- Incident Probed at Long Beach Airport : Security: Two intruders enter a restricted area. One boards a just-arrived plane. The FAA is looking into possible safety lapses.
- CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Chaminade Stopped in Its Tracks by Simi Valley
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : If Irish Defeat Buffaloes, They Could Rate a Shot at No. 1
- Writer Recalls the Day Billy Bawled Him Out
- Where Had He Been Hiding for Four Years? : Fiesta Bowl: Peter Tom Willis set so many records at Florida State, even his coach admits that quarterback should have started sooner.
- Fuel Price Hikes May Bring Airline Ticket Surcharges : Transportation: The fees would be the first imposed since the oil crisis of the early 1970s.
- World IN BRIEF : SAUDI ARABIA : 2 Indians Beheaded for Killing Egyptian
- Myths of the 80s.
- 'Eva's War' Is First-Person Account of Surviving Horrors
- Grant to Involve Students in Charities
- THE NO-SHOW BOWL
- 2 of Anaheim's Finest to Retire : Police: Erro and Dido, two Anaheim law enforcement dogs--veterans of many a chase--will hang up their collars soon, and its back yards and bones from then on.
- County Considers Work-From-Home Option : Workplace: Telecommuting is becoming more attractive with the threat of gridlock looming. County workers may soon get the chance to forgo the daily grind to get to work.
- Hit-Run Accident Brings 54-Year Marriage to Fatal End
- 1 Teen Killed, 1 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
- FULLERTON WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Canyons' Win String Ended by Yakima Valley
- SAN DIEGO COLLEGE BASKETBALL
- LPGA's Walker Falls to Second in Mixed Event; Club Pro Leads
- OCEAN VIEW GIRLS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Mission Viejo Loses Shootout in Final
- Finding the Upside
- Idle Weapons Reactor Found to Be Free of Cracks; 2 Others to Be Tested
- 12 Hurt as Train Derails
- Bay Area Police Seek Kidnaper Similar to Oceanside Suspect
- SAN CLEMENTE : Girl Shooting Victim Home From Hospital
- Ex-Taylor Bus Owner Convicted in Fraud
- 4 Prisoners in Transit Use Shotgun to Escape : Crime: Extradition by private agency goes awry. No one injured in incident near Gorman.
- Suspect in String of Video Store Robberies Is Arrested at Border
- Bryan Twins Suffer Different Fates in Tennis Tournament
- A federal appeals court in San Francisco...
- What could be more appropriate to end...
- JAZZ REVIEW : Red Mitchell at Grand Avenue
- U.S. Charges 18 in Athletic Shoe Counterfeiting
- Ecolab Sells Stock to German Company
- Southwest Hit by Heavy Snow as Cold Persists in New England
- Personal Use of Vote Funds Costs Sen. Watson $21,075
- Maiden Flight of B-24 Bomber Marked
- Broderick Lawyers Hint They May Use Insanity Defense
- GARDEN GROVE : New Postmaster to Take Over Thursday
- Washington, Florida to Settle Differences : Freedom Bowl: The Huskies will pass and the Gators will run in game at Anaheim Stadium.
- Art From Her Roots
- California IN BRIEF : ENCINITAS : $10-Million Lotto Winner Surfaces
- For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions...
- Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Shelter for Homeless Veterans Will Open
- Cheney Welcomes Japan's Plan to Hike U.S. Forces Support
- Explore Ancient Egypt by Pressing Button : Scholars Computerize Relics That Are Being Worn Away by Time and People : Technology: Computer databases are being developed for museums to re-create ancient Egypt for scholars and the public.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Approval Predicted for Wetlands Project
- Girl, 13, Critically Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
- IRVINE : Chef to Carve Icy Centerpiece for Hotel
- Regional Mall to Be Built Near Santa Clarita
- LAGUNA BEACH : Street Improvement Ruling Criticized
- 2 LAPD Officers Work as a Team to Save a Baby's Life
- Penn State Tops BYU in Wild One, 50-39
- BOXING : Nunn Reportedly Wants Better Contract
- Miles Davis Hits Highs, Lows in Golden Feather Awards : Jazz: Bobby McFerrin won the Grammy song of the year. Jazz fans had money to spend. There were more records, more festivals, more tours, even a little more jazz on TV.
- Weekend TV : New Year's Eve Free-for-Alls Feature Natalie Cole, Dick Clark and Fritz Coleman
- Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution : Beneath a '70s mass-sales mentality, rock refound social conscience and artistic purpose
- Execution-Style Slaying of Family in N.Y. Days Before Christmas Stuns Community
- FREEDOM BOWL FACT FILE : THE GAME
- California IN BRIEF : RANDSBURG : Boy Pulled From Mud Trap in Desert
- New 'Weapon' Blasts Noriega: Bush's Speeches
- U.S. Moves to Curtail Panama Fallout : War on drugs: The White House seeks to reassure Latin leaders that military intervention is not typical of its strategy.
- HART TOURNAMENT : Cleveland Sends the 'Lopes for a Loop
- UCSD Women Lose in Semifinals
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Chapman Can't Catch Chico State After Slow Start
- Lakers Win in Big Way : NBA: Golden State's small lineup is overmatched. Los Angeles pushes ball inside for a 130-111 victory.
- SANTA ANITA : Tarascon Saves Day for Hofmans
- Israeli Police Break Up Peace March in Jerusalem
- Remapping Suit Will Go to Trial, Antonovich Says
- Photo Shows Pair Sought in Gold Heist
- NOTEBOOK : Brown Took Tough Path to Glory
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Barnett Leads Dana Hills to 46-42 Victory
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Upset by Santa Monica
- Rap Manifesto Leads the List of '80s Singles
- 1980s Were Terrific for Small-Time Investors
- GM to Make Parts in Brazil in 1990
- Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : NAACP Office Gets Racist-Threat Letter
- Robert Pirosh; Oscar-Winning Screenwriter
- 'Heathers' Actor Arrested for Alleged Drunk Driving
- The Rewards of Conviction
- Guard Duty Begins on the Rose Parade Route
- Thousands Pay Final Respects to Martin : Baseball: Former manager is eulogized as mourners fill St. Patrick's Cathedral and line Fifth Avenue in New York.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Edison Teams Up to Beat Lakewoodin Marina Semifinal
- Northwest Planned to Disclose Bomb Threat at the Gate
- Bond's Brewing Assets Put Into Receivership
- Havel Assumes Czechoslovak Presidency
- Gardening : <i> Nerine curvifolia</i> : Nerine lily
- World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Shift to Market Economy Approved
- Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Man Picks Suspect in Slaying of Wife
- Alexander Ellis II; Husband of President Bush's Sister
- BETTING WITH BOB
- A Running Debate on Two Styles : Pro football: Rams' Everett is a drop-back passer; Eagles' Cunningham scrambles. Each leads, and wins, in his own way.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mt. Carmel Falls Just Short of Catching Poway in Final
- San Diego Jazz Scene Thrived During Eighties
- Cut the Deck and Deal : Leisure: Society and history have been flush with card players whose love of the game ranges from crazy eights to canasta.
- Parolee to Stand Trial Over Robberies of Sex Shop Patrons
- Hit-and-Run Driver Critically Injures Boy
- Exiled Romanian Hopes to Aid Relief Effort : Homeland: Engineer plans to take medical supplies to Bucharest to help "newborn democracy."
- George Hemingway, Colorado's second-string fullback, was sent...
- PERFORMANCE ART REVIEW : Akilah Nayo Oliver in a Work of Rage in Santa Monica
- Rams Activate Washington
- The American Military Action in Panama
- Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
- The American Military Action in Panama
- The American Military Action in Panama
- Why Oakland Scalpers Want Raiders to Move
- Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
- ABT, Joffrey and the State of Dance Theater in L.A.
- Censorship Vigilance
- Somehow, Hershiser and Campanis Were Left Off Top-40 List
- Defense Cuts, 'Peace Dividend'
- Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
- Max Schmeling More Than Just a Fighter
- Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
- Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
- Horse Racing Page Gets Mixed Reviews
- Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
- Dodgers' New Approach: Just Teach 'Em to Hit
- ABT, Joffrey and the State of Dance Theater in L.A.
- The American Military Action in Panama
- The American Military Action in Panama
- The American Military Action in Panama
- The American Military Action in Panama
- The American Military Action in Panama
- Horse Racing Page Gets Mixed Reviews
- Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
- Defense Cuts, 'Peace Dividend'
- The American Military Action in Panama
- A Commitment to the Arts
- Sounding Off on KFI-AM
- Memories Are Moving
- This Picture Worth at Least a Few Words
- Fan Likes George Allen's Philosophy on Winning
- Dodgers' New Approach: Just Teach 'Em to Hit
- If Martin Only Had Been Wearing a Seat Belt . . .
- Cal State Trustee Credentials, Chancellor's Salary Increase
- The American Military Action in Panama
- Evolution, Creationism and Public Education
- The American Military Action in Panama
- Maybe Baseball Players Aren't Overpaid After All
- No Laughing Matter
- Format May Be Familiar, but Notes a Little Fishy
- Ruth Is Legendary Proof of What It Takes to Excel
- Names in the News - Dec. 30, 1989
- Names in the News - Dec. 30, 1989
- Names in the News - Dec. 30, 1989
- Gas Explosion, Fire Cut N. Y. Power : Blackout: Hundreds of thousands are affected. A utility worker is killed after apparently rupturing a main. Scores are trapped in stalled elevators.
- Bush's Brother Linked to Firm in Panama Deal : Noriega: Prescott Bush is a partner in a venture with a Japanese firm accused of paying bribes to the ousted dictator.
- U.S. Praises Church's 'Fine Job' on Noriega Issue : Diplomacy: Washington seeks to defuse the face-off. Talks go on but officials cite lack of progress.
- Family Planning Clinic to Begin Offering Abortions : Planned Parenthood: The organization is still searching for doctors, but it says abortions will be available in 1990, probably at its Santa Ana clinic.
- FADS WE LOVED TO HATE
- Last Concert for a Grateful Dead Fan : Law Enforcement: The parents of a Fountain Valley teen-ager who died after being arrested have retained an attorney and a pathologist after a coroner's report blamed neck injuries for his death.
- For Grateful Dead Fan, It Was a Final Concert : Investigations: College sophomore died in police custody. Officials are trying to figure out what went wrong.
- From the archives: Ceausescu's Rule Invaded Minds, Dreams, Intimacy
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Commodities : Freeze Drives U Orange Juice Prices
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Freezing Weather Takes Chill Off Commodity Markets
- The 1980s: A Literal Glitz Blitz
- NATION : Social Security Tax Cut Sought
- Woman Given 2-Year Term in Shooting : Courts: She alleged that a neighbor raped her, and when district attorney declined to prosecute, she shot the man eight times. He survived.
- 'All Hell Broke Loose,' Newport Family Says : Invasion: A couple and their daughter had front-row seats in Panama. Now home, they tell what happened when the bombardments began.
- Literary Crusader Writes Stories About Real Kids
- U.S. Unit Yields to Pier Pressure : Preservation: It may be historic, but Huntington Beach has gotten federal approval to raze the remnants of the old pier and build a new one.
- Celebrated Chef Returns With No-Fuss French Cooking in Quiet Setting
- Officials' Kin Weigh Down Duarte's Float
- Lancaster Urged to Block Prison With Suit
- Gold Robbery Poses Big Challenge for Detectives
- BETTING WITH BOB
- Hofstra No Match for Long Beach
- Clippers Jump on Warriors : Pro basketball: It's an inside job as 45-20 first quarter turns into 139-119 romp. Golden State Coach Nelson is ejected.
- THE SIDELINES : Isle, Sporting News Editor, Dies
- PACIFICA TOURNAMENT : Pacifica Runs Past Santa Margarita, 73-61, to Reach Final
- UCSD Advances to Semifinals
- Miner's 37 Lead USC Win : Trojans: He just misses freshman record in 92-68 victory over Central Connecticut State.
- Museum Again Sparkles With Superficiality
- Hollywood: A Decade Driven by Dollars, Not Dreams : Movies: In a decade marked by nationwide entrepreneurial fervor, major studios were determined to maximize profits on all fronts.
- MUSIC
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Record a Modest Gain; Dow Rises 7.90
- Employers See Some Answers in Testing : Personnel: More companies are giving mental and physical tests in an effort to predict job performance.
- John E. Corcoran has been named executive...
- UPS Sets Delivery Record: United Parcel Service...
- D'Aquila to Quit Finance Post at Ailing Columbia S
- Pan Am Objects to Eastern's Sale of Routes
- Mexico's Cold Weather Kills 37, Destroys Crops
- A Symbol Soars in the Alaskan Sky : Wildlife: Bald eagles are gathering at the Chilkat Preserve for annual salmon feast. Their numbers are down, but the bird is still thriving.
- California: IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Safety Violations in Cranes Found
- F. F. Houser, 85; Superior Court Judge, Lt. Governor, Legislator
- Airline Tells of Bomb Threat to Paris Flight, Lets Passengers Cancel
- Cogito Ergo Sum: Though the phrase might...
- Rebirth of a Murder Case : Justice: As an 8-year-old, a girl wondered why police didn't ask her about her friend's murder. As a 29-year-old, she gets a chance to talk--and accuses her father.
- Imperial Beach
- TRABUCO CANYON : Water Officials Call for Dump Cleanup
- ELECTION / TORRANCE : Satisfaction or Apathy? Council Incumbents Have Only 1 Challenger
- COMMENTARY : Decade of the '80s Brought Out Worst and Best in Sports
- He's Teaching Them a Lesson : Holiday Bowl: Penn State's Paterno tries to do it all and manages to win quite a few football games in the process.
- Amy Be Good Takes Feature
- 'Where' Still Key Raider Question : Pro football: Davis' team improved a little in record and a lot in value, but it still missed playoffs for the fourth year in a row.
- Hagan Ran From Gangs, Now Toward the Heisman
- Picking the Decade's Best Directors, Performances
- POP LP CHART : Record Buyers Taking Collins' 'Seriously'
- P. M. BRIEFING : Dresser Not Merging With Smith
- Czechs Name Playwright as President : East Bloc: Vaclav Havel is unanimously elected by Parliament to become the nation's first non-Communist leader in four decades.
- Hong Kong Police Storm Refugee Site : Boat people: Tensions among 56,000 Vietnamese grow in the face of a promised new round of forced repatriations.
- WORLD : Bulgaria Eases Religious Curbs
- Mystery Fireball Puts on Sky Show Over Wide Area
- Court Told How Son Was Driven to Kill Spiteful Mother
- LA HABRA : Children's Museum Opens New Addition
- Robbers Kill Shop Owner as Family Sleeps Nearby
- ORANGE : Chief of Police Since '85 Retires
- Northridge Man Found Shot to Death in Car
- COUNTYWIDE : Gates Allegations Ruled Unfounded
- Showers Only Whet Appetite for a Real Rain
- CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Bench Picks Up the Slack in Simi Valley Victory
- Morningside Loses Big to Tennessee School; National Rank Periled
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Poway Edges Burroughs, Reaches Mt. Carmel Final
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Long Beach Wins, 88-71; Trojans Lose to Rutgers
- THE SIDELINES : First Olympic Hoops Coach Dies
- BREA-OLINDA TOURNAMENT : Foul Shooting Is Difference as Wildcats Advance
- QUOTABLE
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Starlight Express' Explodes With Pizazz
- Santa Monica
- Little Richard's 'Sessions' Offer a Stirring Piece of Rock History
- U.S. Plans Partial Panama Pullback of Troops by Feb. 1 : Occupation: American forces would leave the capital first but remain in outlying areas. Officials cite problems posed by remaining Noriega loyalists there.
- VIDEO . . . WHAT'S NEW : A Preview of Coming VCR Attractions
- Vista : Owner Claims 225 Snakes, Will Move Them to L.A.
- Georgia May Cut Shrimp Season Over Cold Weather
- Suit Over Loan Entangles Wells Fargo Holdings
- Changes in Europe Could Disintegrate East's Trade Bloc
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Uecker Back to Pitch Wisconsin
- Burgeoning Tokyo Careens Toward a Quake Calamity
- Several Hundred Loyal to Ceausescu Still on the Loose
- FULLERTON : Sister City, Bicycle Panel Seats Open
- The Anaheim City Council has approved by...
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Altamirano Rallies Rancho Santiago
- Nobody Is Doubting Thomas : Penn State: Whenever All-American running back Blair Thomas has had to prove himself, he has done so.
- Little League Seeking Funds for New Home
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Knight Turns to New Prize Freshman
- Bryan Twins Advance in Tennis Tournament
- Sing-Along Tape Players Let Singers Try a Few Bars--and Restaurants : Performing: <i> Karaokes </i> are giving people the chance to share their talents without the necessity of a traditional piano bar.
- FILM IN THE EIGHTIES : For Lovers of Film, a Decade of Little Hope and Less Glory
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Dark Days for Depressed Teens
- Old Regime Was Suspicious of New Leader's Soviet Ties : Secret police: Concern about Ion Iliescu indicated fears that a campaign against Ceausescu was afoot.
- WORLD : High Medellin Figure Captured
- Navy Offers to Put 2 Battleships in Mothballs to Reduce Budget
- Rape-Slaying Suspect Held After Gunfight
- MISSION VIEJO : Woman Raped by Apartment Intruder
- The Father of Modern San Diego Toted Gun in Early Panama Rebellion
- Judge in Abortion Foes' Trial Criticizes Reiner
- GARDEN GROVE : Suspect Description Near in Arson Case
- Loyola Is Healthy for Niagara