- Game Boy : At 5, He's Won a Kiddie Chess Title and Can Probably Beat You
- SAN CLEMENTE : $2.9-Million Repair of Streets to Begin
- LAGUNA BEACH : City OKs $61,500 to Settle 2 Claims
- OXNARD : Arson Suspected in Fire at High School
- No Love Song, but They Sang Hearts Out
- Packers Keep Warming Up to Winning, 38-10 : NFC: Green Bay overcomes chill to defeat the Lions and extend win streak to four games.
- RAM NOTES : Tagliabue Optimistic About an Agreement
- POP REVIEW THE STORE : Sunset's Twin Towers : Virgin Takes on Tower Records With More Flash, More Choices, Higher Prices
- MUSIC REVIEW : Sparse Gathering Treated to an Often-Wondrous Camerata Performance
- Roseanne Blasts Critics Over 'Jackie' : Television: Arnold fires off sharp-tongued, profanity-laced rebukes to three print reviewers of her husband's new show in 'self-defense.'
- Relief Workers Voice New Hope for Somalia : Troops: Southland agencies say U.S. presence may draw support from many who held back because supplies weren't reaching destinations.
- Air Guardsman Killed When Jet Crashes in Desert
- L.A.'s List of Great Things Gets Shorter by the Minute
- Nervousness, Tears, Hope Fill Pendleton
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : Clinton Can't Pass Muster With Volleyball Crowd
- 3 Mild Aftershocks Hit Lucerne Valley
- Deputy Kills Suspect After Man Attempts to Stab Him
- 2 Women Join San Juan Council in Historic First : Government: Campbell and Nash break a barrier of male dominance that had existed since the city's incorporation in 1961.
- Community Essay : 'A Hand Holding a Gun Reached Out and Started Firing' : Alcohol sales: After a narrow escape in front of the local liquor store, the author asks for restrictions.
- Hyberbole and Hype Mix With Reality in Tinseltown Tour
- Bonds on Hold Until Ownership Is Settled : Giants: Lurie still controls team, and he won't pay $43 million.
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Energetic Set From Red Devils
- Thrift Changing Its Name to Reflect Broader Focus
- TAIWAN
- TWA Expected to Unveil Plan to Keep It Flying
- Why You May Want Emerging-Market Package
- Beauty Queen Elected Mayor
- Big Insurers Cast Wary Eye on Clinton's Health Plans : Medical costs: While not absolutely against change, no firm has embraced the sweeping reforms he envisions.
- PROFILE / LUPE SIMPSON : 'I'll Show You' : Call Her Domineering or Driven, This Southeast L.A. Principal Never Says Never
- Nixon Plot to Tie McGovern to Wallace Attack Reported : Archives: Plan to plant campaign flyers is among new disclosures in unreleased tapes, magazine says.
- 2 Carjackings Are Reported Over Weekend
- California: One Big Reservoir of Drought : Endemic problem may require new systemic solutions
- In Keeping Prison Out, the Eastside Sounds a Warning
- Ortiz Wins Marathon in Culver City
- Coalition Is Not All Coalesced : College football: Cotton Bowl passes over No. 3 Florida State to have No. 5 Notre Dame play No. 4 Texas A&M;.
- Tippin Still Riding High : Singer, Who Plays Coach House Tonight, Never Lost Faith in His Car or Music
- TV REVIEWS : 'Eyes' a Low-Key Western Comedy
- Roving the Frontiers of Changing Fashion : Suzi Chauvel's videos give the apparel industry a leg up in identifying trends. The streets, not the runways of international designers, are the haunts of the Laguna Beach-based consultant.
- Professor to Serve 1 Year for Stealing Rare Papers
- Thanks to Everett, Many People Get a Piece of the Action : Rams: Ten players catch passes during comeback, but no one catches more than four.
- Courier Comes Back, Clinches Davis Cup : Tennis: The world's top-ranked player finishes off Switzerland by beating Hlasek, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
- Winter Sports
- Friends, Imler Give Virginia Second Consecutive NCAA Men's Soccer Title
- Hurst's Value Questioned : Baseball: Red Sox were interested, but Padre pitcher's health has them looking at Jose Melendez, sources say.
- Music, Dance Reviews : Fantasy Falters in 'Open Doors'
- Pop : A Confusing Set From Reba McEntire at Forum
- MUSIC REVIEW : Stunning Concert by Symphony : Music: Its performance of familiar Dvorak work ranks with best of U.S. orchestras.
- Music, Dance Reviews : Carver Takes Over Mozart Orchestra
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- Protecting Rainbow Trout
- Compromise to Clear Air
- What's Not Funny About 'Jackie Thomas'?
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- Boxing
- Protecting Rainbow Trout
- Protect Jobs in High Desert
- Schott's Team
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- Airport Study Unfairly Judged
- Guardrails Appreciated
- James D. Gunderson
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- 'Life in the Age of Clinton'
- County Issue / Homeless Shelters :...
- MOVIES - Dec. 7, 1992
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- Obituaries - Dec. 7, 1992
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 7, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 7, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 7, 1992
- MICHAEL A. BRINDA : President, New Horizons Computer Training Centers
- I PAY, I PAY: The recession hasn't...
- I DO, I DO: June may be...
- Board Meeting Hastened Exit of American Express' CEO : Credit: The timing of James D. Robinson III's resignation announcement was related to the fact that a magazine was to break a story on the departure.
- SAY CHEESE: Formal wedding pictures are ...
- Vietnamese in U.S. Urge Hanoi Ties
- WHAT'S HOT: Recession or not, wedding gifts...
- GOP Fight Poses Problem for Six O.C. Congressmen : Politics: Moderate Lewis is pitted against Texas conservative in struggle for key post.
- 10 Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Paramount : Violence: Gunfire shatters teen-ager's birthday party, leaving her sister brain-dead. An 8-month-old is also wounded in the attack.
- Becky Bailey-Findley has been promoted to deputy...
- CRIMINAL PURSUITS
- Tintin to the Rescue : TINTIN AND THE WORLD OF HERGE An Illustrated History <i> By Benoit Peeters Translated from the French by Michael Farr (A Bulfinch Press Book / Little, Brown and Co.: $45; 161 pp.) </i>
- THE JEWS A Treasury of Art...
- Gifts to Take You Places : A whole earth catalogue of the season's best gear for actual or armchair travelers : BOOKSTORES : COLEMAN ANDREWS
- World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Bodies of 3 Slain Nuns Flown Home
- Baseball's Future Curveballs
- Youth Center Serves a Multiethnic Mix
- Nordhoff Hits the Wall, 35-7 : Prep football: Swinton runs for 214 yards as Montclair Prep advances to Division IX final.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
- Stauber Stays Perfect, Beats Whalers, 7-3 : Hockey: King goalie, who still hasn't lost this season, stops Hartford.
- Antelope Valley Stuns Glendale With Rally : WSC Bowl: Blocked kicks, Cooper's two long touchdown plays key 24-23 victory.
- PHOTOGRAPHY IN BRIEF : PLEASURES AND TERRORS OF DOMESTIC COMFORT <i> By Peter Galassi (Museum of Modern Art/Abrams: : $24.95, paper; 127 pp.) </i>
- STYLE : HOLIDAY GIFTS
- The Year's Best Pursuits
- PHOTOGRAPHY IN BRIEF : THE HOMOEROTIC PHOTOGRAPH Male Images From Durieu/ Delacroix to Mapplethorpe <i> By Allen Ellenzweig (Columbia University Press: $44.95; 230 pp.) </i>
- 3 Bosco Tech Students Vie for Scholar Awards
- Students Get Boost at PUENTE Center
- Cancer Society Prostate Guidelines Stir Debate
- Principal Accused of Selling Drugs Blames Debts, Court Papers Show
- Quake Area Folks Complacent to a Fault : New Madrid: U.S. Geological Survey predicts a high likelihood of a major jolt in the region within the next decade.
- U.S. Forecasters Awaiting Extra Eye in the Sky : Meteorology: The U.S. has been down to one satellite to keep watch on a continent of violent weather. A German craft will help out for a while.
- New Administration Is Responsible for 50 Jobs That Can Move America
- Cityhood: A Tale of Two Factions : Government: The groups may trade barbs and argue over leadership of the movement, but they still have one aim--break away from Los Angeles.
- Vermont Reviews Prison Smoking Ban
- World IN BRIEF : CZECHOSLOVAKIA : U.S. Protests 'Bug' in Bratislava Consulate
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Standing Tall in Fresno : The city's new police chief has defied good ol' boy traditions, using a personal touch to combat violence in a city that has seen 82 murders this year.
- LET THEM GROW? A new UC Irvine...
- Closing of Restaurant Means Losing a Connection to Friends
- Bruins Hibernate in 69-60 Victory
- Ronald L. Ooley has been appointed senior...
- An Illuminated Manuscript of One's Own : MIRA CALLIGRAPHIAE MONUMENTA or, MODEL BOOK OF CALLIGRAPHY <i> (J. Paul Getty Museum: $125; 412 pp., 170 color plates) </i>
- THE UBIQUITOUS PIG <i> By Marilyn Nissenson and Susan Jonas (Abrams: $34.95; 136 pp.) </i>
- No. 32 Asking $6.32 Million
- Gang Truce Leader: From Peacemaker to Prisoner : Justice: He's serving time for a robbery he says he didn't commit. Some call him a 'potential savior' for city.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thursday's Games
- Arms Flow Blamed for African Ills : Plea: U.N. chief urges world to curtail weapons trade, saying it leads to disasters like Somalia's. Meanwhile, U.S. relief mission gears up.
- Young Irishmen Flock to London for Work but Find Broken Dreams : Immigration: With construction jobs in short supply, they often have little more luck in Britain than they did back home, where unemployment exceeds 20%.
- Lawmakers Assail Yeltsin Reforms but He Keeps Powers : Russia: Criticism of Cabinet bodes ill for Congress' confirmation of president's likely choice for premier.
- Plans Proceeding, Alpha Beta Says
- PERSONAL HEALTH : A Little Warning Called Jealousy
- Democracy In Peru: Fanning a Faint Ember : Americas: The U.S. cannot restore democracy to Peru, but working with the OAS, much can be done to contest the autocratic regime of Fujimori.
- Hearing Reveals Growing Optimism About Playa Vista Project : Development: Planners are upbeat after a public session focusing mainly on the environmental impact of the 1,087-acre project.
- Past Editor of S.D. Union Dies
- Wildlife to Get Detoxified Home on Range : Environment: Contaminated topsoil on the site of a former chemical weapons arsenal must be removed first. But the cleanup may make some animals homeless.
- City Must Address Dearth of Low-Cost Housing : Determination by Council to Make Tough Decisions, Enticements to Builders Are Ingredients of a Solution
- TITANIC An Illustrated History <i> By Donald Lynch Paintings by Ken Marschall Introduction by Robert D. Ballard (Hyperion/Madison Press: $60; 227 pp.) </i>
- Award Winners Named
- Jerry Van Dyke ("Coach") guests as writer...
- Panic Back in Race After Serbia Court Decision
- LIVING AMID THE BLIGHT : Neighbors Fume Over Litter in Alleys and Vacant Lots, But Officials Say Budget Cuts and Regulations Prevent Speedy Cleanup of Illegal Dump Sites
- They Have Designs on Little Tokyo : Development: Builders have proposed four projects at 1st and Alameda, where hotels, office towers and apartments would create a self-contained community.
- A Legacy of Suffering
- Hearing Seen as Positive for Playa Vista : Development: Planners are upbeat after a subdued five-hour public session that focused mainly on the environmental impact of the 1,087-acre project.
- Heitman Properties Ltd. has appointed Jana G....
- Taken for a Ride : 'Hillevators' Give Homeowners a Lift
- Wild at Heart
- Realtors to Install Deasy as President
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thursday's Games
- Pope Calls Hunger Reason to Intervene
- New Life for an Old Auditorium : Restoration: Despite the recession, retired pastor Mel Laven managed to raise $50,000 to return a dilapidated school auditorium to its 1930s luster.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thursday's Games
- Envoy to Kenya Had Opposed Somali Mission
- Pasadena : Trial Set in Murder Case
- Who Cheers Eisner's Payout? Disney Shareholders
- Jack Boyster has been appointed general manager...
- Welk Resort Offers Big-Band Revue : Motor-coach trip to Escondido includes luncheon and a 1940s-style radio show.
- Gifts to Take You Places : A whole earth catalogue of the season's best gear for actual or armchair travelers : GADGETS
- Britain Says It Also Searched Files on Clinton
- Princess Anne to Marry Naval Officer : Royalty: Remarriage will be a first for a British monarch's offspring.
- Q & A : When Trouble Strikes Close
- CEO of American Express Plans to Resign Next Year
- Gifted Readers
- Security Chief Investigated for Phone Bills : Management: More than $8,000 was billed in two years to the cellular phone assigned to a school official. Included were calls to Nebraska and Utah.
- Arcadia : Karaoke Club Moratorium
- Jerome T. Miyahara has been appointed vice...
- WALLPAPER AND THE ARTIST From Durer to Warhol <i> By Marilyn Oliver Hapgood (Abbeville Press: $85; 272 pp.) </i>
- 'You're Always Welcome Here'
- Unwrapping a New Holiday Song
- Suicide's Partner : Is Jack Kevorkian an angel of mercy, or is he a killer, as some critics charge? 'Society is making me Dr. Death,' he says. 'Why can't they see? I'm Dr. Life!'
- High School Senior Wrote Contest-Winning Play in Her Sleep
- Spanish Rainbow Ends in Tanker's Spilled Pots of Oil : Pollution: The local refinery is a big source of employment and a focus of civic pride. But Galicia's waters form Europe's principal fishing region.
- Federal Funds to Create Jobs
- Woman Must Channel Funds to Ex-Spouse
- Uniting of Megalopolis Is Divisive at Best
- Child Welfare CEO Bills Agency for Pricey Extras : Finances: Spending spurs rift in Children's Home Society. Nonprofit group denies any impropriety.
- He Leaves No Trash Can Unturned in Digging Up Dirt on Rich, Famous
- Desperately in Need of a Rebound : Pro Basketball: Dennis Rodman fights to explain, perhaps to understand, the circumstances that have conspired to cloud his future. He wants answers--clear, concise answers--but they don't exist.
- The Dangers Hit Home for Coach : Family: Terry Davis used to urge his young wrestlers to keep off the weight. Then his teen-age daughter almost died of anorexia nervosa.
- Korean-American Groups to Unite
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tuesday's Game
- Mayor Says Library, Charter Reform Her Main Disappointments
- Tuning in to Safety : Broadcasts: CHP's <i> El Protector </i> radio talk-show program helps teach Spanish-speaking drivers the rules of the road.
- McEnroe Sparks a U.S. Rally
- WHEN ART BECAME FASHION : Kosode in Edo-Period Japan <i> By Dale Carolyn Gluckman and Sharon Sadako Takeda, with other contributors (Weatherhill / LACMA: $60; 350 pp.) </i>
- Housing Plan Becomes Window of Opportunity : Development: Cypress Grove project is a prime example of an ambitious city program that gives low- and moderate-income families chance to own a home.
- Office Politics: Power Plays for Clinton Summit
- SOMBER TIMING: When retired Lt. Col. John...
- Friday's "Creole Cooking Extravaganza"--a fund-raiser for Pepperdine...
- When Guard Bosses Let California Down : Fair, convincing report details what went wrong in riots
- Bill (The Man With the Plan) Clinton Builds His Consensus With Populism : Politics: For baby boomers, a generation that planned its whole life, from career to family, planning the national economy is no big deal.
- A TIGHTKNIT FAMILY : The Piecemakers is a Christian commune in Costa Mesa, with its roots in the '60s but its heart in the Bible. Members operate a country store, a contracting service and craft classes.
- An Escape TO Opportunity : Some Los Angeles-Area Teen-agers Have Taken Their Basketball to Eastern Prep Schools and Getting a Second Chance at an Education
- PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS / THE SEMIFINALS : DIVISION VII : Byrd Sets Mark in Helping Rancho Alamitos to Finals
- What Happens When They Get Shelled?
- Moiz Beguwala has been appointed director of...
- Peter Martins, Off Balance : In the Wake of Last Summer's Wife-Beating Scandal, Can the New York City Ballet's Artistic Director Get Back on His Toes?
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brophy Prep Beats Loyola, 79-75
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thursday's Games
- Congress Suddenly Has an Interest in 'Sex'
- Relief Workers Look to Somalia's Future : Mission: Aid agencies hope international community will help rebuild nation.
- Hotfoot It Lickety-Split for Lost Word
- Barney Clark's 3-Month Experience
- COMMENTARY ON IRVINE GROWTH : Planners' Vision Must Be Updated for Challenges of a New Age : Society in 1992 has different problems than those faced in 1960 when planning began for the brave new city.
- CREATURE FEATURE : Plight of the Iguana
- PHOTOGRAPHY IN BRIEF : VIOLENT LEGACIES : Three Cantos <i> By Richard Misrach with fiction by Susan Sontag (Aperture: $50; 128 pp.) </i>
- CARVER COUNTRY : The World of Raymond Carver <i> Photographs by Bob Edelman, Introduction by Tess Gallagher (Scribner's: $35; 159 pp.) </i>
- PEARLS Ornament and Obsession <i> By Kristin Joyce and Shellei Addison Introduction by Sumiko Mikimoto (Simon & Schuster: $65; 255 pp.) </i>
- Shopping for Memories
- Crude Filmmaking : Producer of HBO's Exxon Valdez Docudrama Calls it a Black Comedy as Well as a Tragedy
- 10 Years Later, Artificial Heart Technology Gets Second Look
- Surging Spirits May Be Crucial Economic Boost
- 2 Eighth-Graders Win Scholarships
- Interstate Electronics Corp. has appointed Bill Archuleta...
- SHADOWS OF AFRICA <i> Text by Peter Matthiessen Illustrations by Mary Frank (Abrams: $34.95; 120 pp.) </i>
- Sandstone and Rainbows at Utah's Capitol Reef
- Arcadia : Brochure on Peafowl OKd
- It's Not Bergman, but It Works for This Filmmaker
- The Lioness in Winter : GOING ONE ON ONE WITH KATHERINE HEPBURN
- Liza in the Big House : Minnelli's Show From Radio City Shrinks in Size But Not Emotion
- Lovable Australian Koalas Threatened From All Sides
- The Heart of the Matter : Feeding Somalia's Starving May Be The First Step to Recolonization
- Judge Declares Conflict in Council's Effort to Obtain Strip
- Rohr to Step Up Layoff Plan in Chula Vista
- Mastering the Game : 5-Year-Old La Costa Boy Is Already a National Chess Champion
- Group Fails to Figure Out Racism, but at Least It's Trying
- Man Kills 3 in Execution-Style Shootings : Violence: Police wound alleged assailant after four people are shot in the head at an all-night tire store in South-Central Los Angeles.
- Hospitals Face a Struggle for Survival : Treatment: Challenged by rising costs and empty beds, some area medical centers are in critical condition.
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : These Days, It Isn't Wise to Look Past the Bucks
- Irvine Maker of Lab Equipment Fills Vacant Director Seat on Its 7-Member Board
- Seattle : Go ahead. Mock it as the capital or cappuccino. Put down the wet weather. But rain or not, business is parading to Seattle : The old lumber port has come of age. And while there are some negatives, optimism reigns supreme.
- SIMPLE GIFTS : The Shaker Song <i> Photography by Solomon M. Skolnick (Hyperion: $9.95; unpaginated) </i>
- Symphonies of Shape and Sound : FERRINGTON GUITARS; <i> Edited by Nicholas Calloway</i> , <i> (HarperCollins/Calloway</i> , <i> Editions: $50; 120 pp.) </i>
- POOLS <i> By Kelly Klein (Alfred A. Knopf: $100, 207 pp.) </i>
- Following the Spirit of the Bahamas Into Church : Religion and music drive everyday life in this subtropical Atlantic nation of 700 islands.
- Bring on the Figgy Pudding
- NOTEBOOK : Bell May Get Probation for Kicking Incident
- Food 4 Less Opens Amid Fanfare
- J. Michael Hagan has been elected 1993...
- Arthur W. Tunnell has been appointed chief...
- Gifts to Take You Places : A whole earth catalogue of the season's best gear for actual or armchair travelers : FOOD
- Kevorkian's Elaborate Plan
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thursday's Games
- Trying to Salute the Dead and Inspire the Living : Monuments: Vietnam veteran Ken Marks hopes a memorial in Hermosa Beach will be a symbol of appreciation and a vehicle for social action.
- This Band Is Hot on Fire Safety : The South Bay Firefighters Band plays music with a message for schoolchildren.
- The Politician's Politician : Supervisor: Kenneth Hahn was the master at getting potholes fixed and not missing a photo opportunity. He is retiring after 40 years in office, leaving a legacy of achievement.
- Public's Help Being Sought in Managing Big Tujunga : Forest lands: A plan is being prepared to curb impact of 5 million annual visitors on the canyon near Sylmar. Residents can respond today and Monday.
- USD Plays Today for NCAA Championship
- Optimistic Signs Seen as Punjab Rebels Fade
- A Weekend of Rain, Reporters, Recreation for Clinton
- Ulysses, Barcelona Zoo's Disturbed Killer Whale, Stirs Passions of Well-Wishers
- The Prescriptions for 'Medicide'
- Labels That Are Good for Your Health : President Bush chooses stricter FDA standards on most food-labeling issues
- Don't Stop the Friendly Stop : The Branch Library Serving Latino Immigrants in Orange Is at Risk but Needed
- Lighter Than Air : Altitude record: Simi Valley's Dave Timms takes his home-built Long EZ aircraft 30,500 feet up to new heights.
- More Schools Make Public Service Part of Curriculum : Education: Ventura County reflects a growing nationwide trend of encouraging students to become volunteers.
- Motorist Flagged Down, Shot in Hand
- Firefighters Douse Blaze in Dry Brush
- 'Harlem of the West'
- Tour of the Virgen : Art center offers a look at the interpretations of the Virgen de Guadalupe found in South-Central, Pico-Union and the Eastside. The symbol of the poor and oppressed is widely respected--even by graffiti taggers.
- Skiing
- Encore: Duke Beats Michigan Again : College basketball: In a repeat of last season's title game, Hurley leads Blue Devils to 79-68 victory.
- Police Reach Immigrants Via Cable
- Canseco Charged With Battery
- 3 Schools in Riot Areas Get Donated Computers
- Cigarette Blamed in Palmdale House Fire
- A Pro Boxing Fan Born Every Minute
- HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY : Showdown a Bust in Regional
- Chargers See Cardinals in Familiar Light : NFL:Team has been in the situation Phoenix is in. The Chargers play them today in Sun Devil Stadium..
- Songwriter Tyrell Hits the Heights With 'Angel'
- Holiday Gift-Giving--The Hints of '92
- AND ONE MORE THING: Debbie Gibson has...
- Home, Sweet Home : Ivy House Provides Elderly With Alternative to Institutionalized Care
- Thousands Support Strikers in March Down Vegas Strip
- 'These Yet-to-Be United States' : Clinton has chosen well in inviting poet Maya Angelou to the inauguration
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Pierre Salinger : A Former Press Secretary Explains Shift from Campaign to White House
- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Don't Cry for Chelsea: Washington's a Blessing
- Commentaries : A Transplanted New Yorker Is Hanging Tough in San Diego
- Job Is Reward for Autistic Man Who Struggled to Live Independently : Challenge: Mark McKinzie--recently named Employee of the Year by Board of Supervisors--says struggle to become part of mainstream has been 'hard, hard, hard.'
- Torrance police want to ensure that kids have a seat that's complete.
- Disney Awards Teacher With a Touch of Class
- Path to Nowhere Goes to Tampa : Pro football: Trying to rebuild, Rams and Buccaneers are stuck in the same place at 4-8.
- Arsonist Sets Fires in Industrial Building
- Raiders Don't Need Extra Motivation Against Chiefs : Pro football: Kansas City has beaten L.A. six times in a row, including last two games a year ago.
- El Camino College Loses Southern California Bowl, 27-21
- ORANGE COUNTY BOWL : Chrishon, Defense Spark Saddleback
- Football
- WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT : USC Defeats CS Northridge
- Miscellany
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : DIVISION III : Newport Harbor Gets Drop on First State Championship
- Army Kick Is Twice as Good
- Pepperdine Beats Sonoma State, 89-64
- Harper Turns It Up Again : Pro basketball: He scores game-high 36 points as Clippers extend streak to three with a 119-109 victory over the Hornets.
- RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Pat Barnes Suddenly Finds Brother's Footsteps Harder to Follow
- When Pop First Popped : 'Hand-Painted Pop: American Art in Transition, 1955-62' at MOCA documents the triumph of the genre and redefines its place in postwar art
- An Accent on Value at Andreas
- Pianist's Concert-Hall Music May Not Invite Biggest Following, but It's a Hit With Critics
- Wachter Rises as Snow Falls : Skiing: Austrian wins World Cup giant slalom when poor visibility takes out favorites.
- Holiday Gift-Giving--The Hints of '92
- Holiday Gift-Giving--The Hints of '92
- A Few Gems Wash Up in Bernstein Tsunami
- Visions Other Than Sugarplums
- Holiday Gift-Giving--The Hints of '92
- COVER STORY : Still Simmering Under the Shades : Jack Nicholson remains one of Hollywood's hottest actors and talkers. So, what, if anything, has changed? You might be surprised
- Football
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Ice-Cold Stanford Is Routed