- Duo Turns Hard Living Into an Uplifting Sound
- Life as a Stress Test : For Polly Jean Harvey, singing about turbulent relationships has been easier than coping with her newfound critical acclaim
- Three Ways to Ring In the New Year
- Board Rarely Meets to Guide Federal Pension Agency
- An Animated Conversation With 2 Veterans of the Disney Studios
- Businesses May Join Special Tax District
- Funds for Health Facility Denied
- Southwest College Deficit Eliminated
- As Vaccinated Girls Grow Up, Their Babies Face Higher Risk for Measles
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
- Brazil Welcomes in New Year With a 15th-Century Africa-Based Rite
- Sierra Madre : Chlorine for Water System
- It's The Deficit, Stupid : Clinton is using all the red ink to remake the Democratic Party in his own image
- MOORPARK : Opening Delayed for New Middle School
- POETRY
- Bubbles on a Budget
- Issue: U.S. Aid to Somalia
- Dr. Bernard Salick, CEO of Los Angeles-based...
- Children Born Addicted to Crack Defy Experts : Growth: Crack-exposed babies may develop more slowly than others, but may grow out of early problems, experts say.
- Liquor Store's Plan to Rebuild Opposed
- PARADE WATCH : A Rose Is a Rose
- Donald L. Bren on O.C.'s Economy
- THE ANIMAL COURT: A Political Fable of...
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK : Costa to Run in 16th District
- Police Crack Down on Illicit Trade
- Sierra Madre : Tree Recycling Program
- A pre-"Dallas" Larry Hagman is a guest...
- She's Made a Lifetime Commitment to Helping Others and to Learning
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
- Police Station Expansion Planned
- On View : Memories on Parade
- Korean-Americans Lack Riot Assistance
- Salvadorans Turn Eyes Homeward as War Ends : Peace: Some refugees are eager to return to their native land, but many fear economic devastation and political uncertainties.
- Avoid Fraud; Give to Established Charities : Recession Has Swollen Need and Shrunk Contributions
- Tollway Foes Find Ally in Foundation
- California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Skiers Found After 2 Days in Mountains
- Parade Passed Her By : In 1942, a Rose Princess Could Only Wave Goodby to Her Dreams
- Georgetown Has Another Fab Freshman
- A Tearful Raider Finish for Allen : Pro football: Running back is emotional before, during and after his last game with the team.
- Magnificent Mario: He's Healthy, He's Big and He's Back
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- POP MUSIC : Country Cashes In : Randy, Reba, Dolly and Ricky light up the Strip's marquees as once-wary Las Vegas warms up to country music
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : UNLV Runs Win Streak to 27
- Angel With a Secret
- Poetry for a New Year : Home at Last : TRAVELS, <i> By W.S. Merwin (Alfred A. Knopf: $20; 137 pp.)</i>
- Aftershocks of a Murder : Homeless Man's Brutal Killing Jars the Tranquillity of Rural Trinity County
- POETRY
- Sports : A New Bowl Order : NEW YEAR'S DAY LINEUP IS TOPPED BY GAME FOR THE NATIONAL TITLE
- Relative Turned Away, 2 Later Found Dead
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : MONDAY'S GAMES
- Vermont Town Split Over Minister Charged With Being an Impostor
- A summary of selected City Hall actions...
- Under Rebel Nomad Threat, Niger Votes on Constitution
- COLUMN ONE : Burned by Scorched Earth Stand : Gov. Wilson faces a fight for his political life after two years of contradictory messages that have left him seeming indecisive and stubborn. He blames a 'schizophrenic' public and unresponsive Legislature.
- Closing the Door on the World of Her Youth
- Overselling of Tickets Blamed for Melee at Palladium : Disturbance: Two men are injured at Hollywood club. Police, neighbors say overbooking creates tension.
- VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS : Backers of Drive to Split Up L. A. District See Best Chance Yet in '93
- Notes about your surroundingsBirding Skills Sessions--The Sea...
- Women Work to Rid Beach of Syringes : Environment: Two Costa Mesa residents help clean up Newport shoreline and warn visitors about used needles hidden in the sand.
- Crane Chick May Be First Hybrid in Wild
- A Neighborhood Sheds Its Shame : Delano Street: A new multi-agency partnership brings hope to a ravaged Van Nuys barrio and offers a model for other blighted areas.
- SIMI VALLEY GIRLS' TOURNAMENT : Mitchell's Shot Lifts Alemany to Title, 57-56
- Evans Makes His Dreams Come True : Pro football: Quarterback leads Raiders to last-minute victory over Redskins, 21-20, damaging Washington's hopes of making playoffs.
- Baseball Is Not <i> That</i> Resilient
- 92 Year in Review : The Cover Thing : Bad Accents Box
- Arco Donation
- The Freeway Fight in South Pasadena
- JOINT VENTURE
- Cultural Elite
- Leisure World Makes Getting Old Easier
- AQMD's Parking-Fee Proposal a Nightmare
- Giving Teaching Staff Credit Where It's Due
- Debate over Elevated Rail
- Let's Teach Ethics, Skip Moral Values
- Church Appearance a Matter of Aesthetics
- Disturbance at Riot Site
- No Wonder Coyotes Were Aggressive
- Welfare Mothers Need Education on Diapers
- Robin and Howard
- Story Behind Tree Protest
- Disturbance at Riot Site
- Robin and Howard
- Who Are the Illegals?
- Debate over Elevated Rail
- Strange That Drywall Workers Lack Union
- Here's One More Reminder, Folks: Keep Waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right
- Punishment for Drug Offenders
- THE SPENGLER GAME
- El Salvador Debt
- USC Not Just for 'Spoiled Children'
- The Freeway Fight in South Pasadena
- Punishment for Drug Offenders
- Color Pictures Only Glorified the Gangs
- SEPARATE BUT PARALLEL
- Punishment for Drug Offenders
- Deane Dana
- Reality--What a Concept
- Robin and Howard
- Santa Ana's Camping Ban Worthy of Praise
- Trust Fund for Orphaned Boys
- Forget Study, Deport Illegal Immigrants
- Reality--What a Concept
- Debate over Elevated Rail
- Miraculous Viewing
- Schools' Priority for the Arts Encouraging
- Nava Cites Priorities
- Agency's Change in Names Not Cheap
- Wachs' Statement
- 'Stranger' Hits Bottom
- Slowpokes the Bane of Car-Pool Lanes
- Reality--What a Concept
- AQMD's Parking-Fee Proposal a Nightmare
- TV Station Setup at End of Parade
- ALDOUS AND HEAVEN TOO
- Note to Architects: It Can Rain in California
- Talk-Show Boasts
- Attitudes Toward Homeless a Shame
- Too Late the Antihero
- Doo Dah Parade and the Disabled
- Benefits of Attending All-Women's College
- Deceptive Message in News Photo
- 'Right-Wing Fanatics' Will Brook No Dissent
- THE GORGE ALSO RISES
- Add Late-Night to Ratings
- Reality--What a Concept
- Doesn't Rep. Dornan Believe What He Says?
- Jordan, as Usual, Is Focus for Bulls : Pro basketball: Inconsistent offensively, lacking some fire defensively, and bickering a bit among themselves, Chicago is having difficulty trying to become the first team since the 1966 Celtics to win three NBA titles in a row.
- Males Have Role Too in Teen Pregnancies
- ALDOUS AND HEAVEN TOO
- Chase Deaths Were a Needless Tragedy
- Schools Ban Books, Pass Out Condoms
- Overcrowded Houses Countywide Problem
- 'Life's' Line Bears Repeating
- MERDE ALORS
- Stopping Enticements Will Stop Immigrants
- City Suing Citizens Would Be a Shame
- Playa Vista Project's Source of Support
- Disturbance at Riot Site
- Disturbance at Riot Site
- Deane Dana
- Cityhood Movement Motivation in Venice
- Locking Out Tardy Students No Answer
- Too Often, We Tend to Ignore Caregivers
- Time to Take Stand on Abortion Question
- Debate over Elevated Rail
- Creationist's Troubles Were to Be Expected
- Proposal for Selling the Airport Won't Fly
- Pasadena Library's Monday Closure
- Judge's Plea for Legal Drugs Makes Sense
- Reality--What a Concept
- Role of Activist Politicians in L.A. and Santa Monica
- AH, SWEET MYSTERY
- Obituaries - Dec. 27, 1992
- In Brief
- In Brief
- Reissue : 'Impulse! Years': Lasting Impressions of Coltrane
- Pessimistic Economists Generally Hit Target; the Optimists Misfired : Forecasts: Experts underestimated the recession's fortitude. An analyst still gives them high marks.
- CLEAN SHOES: Most reviews for the hit...
- LEADING HER FIGHT: Jill Meer of Newport...
- A Festive New Year
- Economic Mirage : O.C. Recession's Staying Power Surprised Experts
- HOMELESS HELPERS: Local United Way contributors this...
- Walsh Moves Up Talks to Weigh Action on Bush
- Q&A; / BILL HIGGINS AND JEANNINE STEIN : Who Plays While They Work?
- PHONIES ALERT: The holiday season is a...
- Bar to Review Rules on Estate Gifts to Lawyers
- Symbolism Alters Image of Suspects in Denny Beating : Riots: Supporters say men accused of brutal attacks represent the legal system's treatment of blacks.
- In Brief
- The Rap's Flat, But Ya Can't Beat the Beat
- In Brief
- CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIO : Business Winners That Get Ignored Amid the Whiners
- 7 Injured in Christmas Tree Blaze : Fire: Sparked by a child playing with matches, the flames cause $110,000 in damage to a Costa Mesa home. Three adults are hospitalized with burns.
- In Brief
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Private Loans to Pay for Clinton Inaugural
- 6 Die in Paris Fire
- COLUMN ONE : Fatalismo Toward Cancer : Experts seek to learn why Latinos are less likely than Anglos to get the disease but are equally likely to die of it. Cultural attitudes and fears may play key roles.
- Board to Unveil Future Schools' Plan
- Authorities Target Sepulveda Basin Crime : Parks: Officials push for a permanent sunset curfew in much of the area to help stem rising criminal activity and help overburdened rangers.
- The Fine Art of Fame : High School Teaches Young Talents Nuts and Bolts of Show Business
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / ALOHA BOWL : Kansas Kicker Is On When It Counts
- Somali Hospital Recalls Scenes From Dickens : Medicine: But heroes, including a Southland doctor with a mission, treat the afflicted there.
- Tax District to Fund New Schools, Roads
- UCI Official to Head Science Group in '94
- VENTURA : 24-Hour Hot Line Gets $1,500 Grant
- Working It Out: Unlucky Few Face Holiday on the Job
- NBA : Jordan's Surge Stops the Knicks
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEBRASKA : Deported Teen-Ager Rejoins His Family
- Fumes From New Jersey Power Plant Blast Kill 3
- VENTURA : Youth Suffers Head Injuries in Accident
- Older, Wiser Pringle Takes Second Shot at Sacramento
- Tide's Stallings is Walter Camp Coach of Year
- ROSE BOWL / DAILY REPORT : MICHIGAN : Michigan Fills Delay With Films
- Redskins Hope to Follow the Raiders Home : Pro football: Washington will try to boost its playoff hopes against L.A. today, with an eye to Pasadena.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Optimistic Air at X Benefit Show : The Roxy event for a Santa Monica homeless aid center was headlined by the band, which plays in O.C. Thursday.
- Catching the Scent of a Rising Star: Gabrielle Anwar's Tango to Fame
- Charity Begins at the Office
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Quick Fixes for Wood Furniture
- Few Slovaks Enthused Over Break With Czechs : Europe: Many in relatively poor republic prefer unity. But, they note, nobody asked them.
- Nation IN BRIEF : OHIO : Protesters Topple Klan Cross a 3rd Time
- Clues to Clinton Thinking Seen in Selection Process : Cabinet: In filling posts, he insisted on choices, refused to yield to pressure and could be unsentimental.
- Next Trash Bills Will Be Double Whammy
- Worker Hospitalized After
- Francis S. Maas, attorney and community leader,...
- A Big Job--for Someone Else : Other nations' armed forces should be asked to disarm Somilia's gangs
- Pardons or No, Scandal Remains : Bush's action will not have the intended effect
- Fresno's Find : Dilfer Was Barely Recruited Out of High School, but Some Say He Is Now Better Than Torretta
- Blacks, Jews Urged to 'Heal Wounds'
- Pope Aims Christmas Plea for Peace at World's Troublemakers
- Mahony Delivers Message of Hope During Christmas Masses at Men's Jail, Cathedral
- Bush, Clinton, Volunteers Get Into the Spirit : Holidays: The President phoned military personnel around the world while the President-elect and lesser-known Santas gave gifts to families in need.
- A 1992 Retrospective
- School Board Picks President and VP
- Drip Dudes Aim to Save the Planet
- A Disjointed Career : Knee Injury Turned Rose Bowl MVP Mark Brunell Into a Backup, but Now He's the Starting Quarterback for Washington Again
- Strife in Croatia Hits Home With Basketball Player : High schools: Capistrano Valley Christian's Ivana Kovacic plays despite the pain of war in her homeland.
- Texas A&M; Rules Four Ineligible
- Lending a Hand : Credit Unions Drop Rates to Help Members Through Tough Times
- 3,000 Hindu Devotees Arrested in India
- 'Civil War' Over Water: Farmers vs. Urbanites : Arizona: Although a federal project has provided a wealth of the Colorado flow, growers can't afford it. And cities are asked to pay the bill.
- More Men, Fewer Women Join Orders
- Mayor Organizes Town Hall Meetings
- A 1992 Retrospective : Notables : FIRSTS
- Shallow Pockets : Economy Puts Damper on Charitable Giving
- 9 Bands to Compete for Freedom Bowl
- Religious-Ethnic Strife Stirs Concern
- Mother Knows Best : CSUN Guard Andre Chevalier Grows With Courtside Guidance
- Things Are Looking Up for Mitchell
- Old Enough to Have Paid Dues and Then Some : Jazz: Saxophonist Ronnie Laws (brother of flutist Hubert) appears Sunday in a quintet at the Rhythm Cafe in Santa Ana.
- TV REVIEW : 'Mrs. 'Arris': Delightful Fairy Tale
- HOME DECORATION : A Tasteful Guide--That's Entertaining!
- Huntington Beach Redevelops Into Slow-Growth City
- New Prosecutor Named to Case
- WEEKEND TV : Telethon, Documentary Top Choices
- An Issues-Oriented 'Biennial' Set at the Whitney
- HOME IMPROVEMENT : Decorating From the Ground Up
- Wayne T. Satz; TV Reporter Who Broke the McMartin Story
- Yeltsin Sends Aides to Iron Out Arms Pact : Diplomacy: Americans, Russians to meet in Geneva. Officials say summit in early January is still possible.
- SIMI VALLEY : Coroner Identifies Man Killed by Train
- Seminary Leader to Ride Out Probation
- A Younger, More Diverse Cabinet
- A 1992 Retrospective : Either through action or sloth, through selfless gestures or selfish excess, some people in L.A. set themselves apart. The Times pays tribute to some of these citizens and groups
- Maybe This Is Why It Was a Real Bargain
- 'Alice's' Very Important Date : Robert Wilson, Tom Waits Put a New Spin on Carroll's Tale
- Banks Shift to Focus on Mutual Funds : Investments: The financial institutions hope to win back and retain depositors. Many have hired their own in-house brokers, but analysts say there are cheaper alternatives.
- GARDENING : Want to Stand Under a Spreading Chestnut Tree? Try a Hybrid
- Berliners Form 'Chain of Light' Against Racism
- MUSICAL GUEST: Composer Randall Leonard will be...
- Video Recording of Trials to Be Expanded : Jurisprudence: Four new systems will be installed in county Superior Courts next year. Many stenographers oppose the technology and fear they may become courtroom relics.
- A 1992 Retrospective : Chronology : JANUARY
- A 1992 Retrospective : Database L.A.
- WARNER RIDGE : Case Is Settled, But Its Effects May Be Felt Well Into '93
- Vomund Makes Strong Move Despite Late Start : Running: Dedicated Ventura woman, 34, took up marathons in 1983 and finished 20th in '92 Olympic trials.
- They're Getting Yards the Hardwick Way : Football: Bolsa Grande graduate might be Fresno State's best offensive lineman in Jim Sweeney's 15 seasons as coach.
- An Old-Fashioned Torch Singer, Miki Howard Covers the 'Waterfront'
- Japanese Stocks Dip 0.52% in Thin Holiday Trading : Investments: With most other markets closed, Tokyo slips 91.81 on expected news of lower factory production.
- AUTOS
- Boston Cabbie's Reluctance Sparks Anew Debate Over Race Relations
- A Quieter Appeal : Fund raising: A study finds that most televangelists, stung by recent scandals involving religious broadcasters, have toned down requests for donations.
- ROSE BOWL / DAILY REPORT : WASHINGTON : So This Is What California Looks Like
- Tapscott Doesn't Mind Sharing His Gift : Jazz Pianist Believes He's Making a Contribution by Spreading the Word on Music
- Rubber Dams Ready to Restrain Runoff
- VENTURA : Warm Weather Draws Hundreds to Beaches on Christmas Day
- Graffiti War Threatens to Engulf City
- Love Gods Escape From Central Valley
- TRADE
- The Newest Kmart Store--Czech It Out
- Fireplaces Add Glow to Heart and Home
- Food Fight : Gerber and Rivals Struggle for Growth in Baby Food Industry
- Iran-Contra Clemency Sharpens Power Issues : Inquiry: Pardons go to the heart of conflicts among branches of government. Walsh-Bush clash emerges.
- Browner's Actions in Florida May Portend U.S. Environmental Policy : Cabinet: Clinton's choice to head EPA is on record as being wary of economic development at the expense of resources.
- Tiny Hair Found in Leak of Shuttle Rocket Seal
- City to Seek Funding for Beach Project
- Countywide : What to Do With That Christmas Tree
- The African-American holiday of Kwanzaa will be...
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bengals Put Esiason on Block
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Wilson Excels for Falcons
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Small Streak Is on the Line
- Some New Year's Hopes, Wishes and Dreams
- Zell Seeking to Offer Stock in Mobile Homes
- GARDENING : Go Green: Recycle That Tree : Your tired pine or fir can be turned into mulch or, if it's a live variety, planted in your yard or in a municipal park.
- Christmas: Day of Purgatory for GIs in Somalia
- Blast, Fire Wreck Part of Town Rich in Labor Movement Lore
- Seminary Offers Graduate Classes
- City Council Backs Disneyland Project
- City's Stray Animals Get Closer Kennel
- Christmas Star--It Continues to Be a Subject to Ponder : Astronomy: Some say it never existed. Others speculate it may have been a planet, a conjunction of planets, a nova or a comet.
- Banks Keep a Tight Grip on Lyon Co. : Real estate: Lenders win strict loan terms as California's largest home builder struggles to repay its massive debt.
- HOME BUILDING : How to Select a Building Contractor
- Israel Bars Assistance to Deportees : Mideast: Cabinet won't allow Red Cross to send aid through security zone to expelled Palestinians. Government is deeply divided over issue.
- Grandfather Saves 7 Children From Burning Apartment
- CALIFORNIA WATCH : Economic Move
- A Tax Cloud Hangs Over the 1992 Bonus
- Key Fed Panel Gets 4 New Faces for '93
- Chewing the Fat, With a Side of Qat : Customs: Narcotic is omnipresent as Somalis gather to swap gossip and information.
- It's the Economy, Boris
- Innovative Lighting Key to Decor Awards
- A 1992 RETROSPECTIVE : Turmoil and Transition : A 'Flash Point' Trial, a City in Flames, a Challenge for New Leaders
- Aid Plan Links 3 Utilities to Bay Area : Emergencies: The agreement will allow city-owned power companies in Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena to exchange help with three northern cities.
- A 1992 Retrospective : FADS
- PREP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS : Orange Classic Gets a Northern Exposure