- RETAIL/TOURISM
- Laundered Money : A rocker and family man talks of cleaning up his act and releasing an album of acoustic songs.
- Oriental Fruit Fly Area Quarantined
- * Rosel H. Hyde; Former FCC Chairman
- Tucker Gets Warm Sendoff, Even From His Council Foes : Politics: The outgoing mayor served less than two years, but things 'got plenty hot' during that time, he says. Local officials see his election to Congress as a symbol of community pride.
- COLLECTIBLES : Looking for Luck in All Kinds of Places
- Whittier : City Council Meetings Will Air on Cable TV
- Police Solve Mystery of Man Without a Memory : Amnesia: Diligent sleuthing by two officers uncovered clues that led to Canadian aunt and uncle of a man who can't remember them.
- Brazen Burglar's Scheme to Steal Watches Shatters : Crime: Man crashes truck through glass doors of Brea Broadway. After police surprise him, he drops loot and flees.
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Cerritos : City's Dial-A-Ride Program Adds Van for Weekday Trips
- New Pick of the Week : Various artists "Cajun Music and Zydeco", <i> Rounder</i>
- They See the Flip Side of Holiday Cheer Inside the Emergency Room
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Victory Puts Monroe in Final, 70-41
- Loyola's Holiday Starts a Bit Too Early for Olive : College basketball: Lions shoot poorly and coach criticizes effort in 70-65 loss to Nevada.
- Miami Coach Dennis Erickson signed a new...
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- PRACTICAL VIEW ASSEMBLING GIFTS : How to Be a Panic-Free Santa
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Bishop Amat Players Earn Rest After Title
- Greg HeinrichSchool: Whitney HighSport: SoccerPosition: StrikerClass: SeniorHeinrich...
- Chief's Report Defends Firefighters' Readiness at Onset of Riots : Public safety: The study concludes department personnel were battle-ready but hampered by events beyond their control, such as inadequate security.
- November Restaurant Closures
- 32% Profit for Operator of Weldon Dump Is Criticized : Landfills: County officials say the proposed contract with Waste Management Inc. can be modified.
- Poor Given $10 Bills as 'Elf' Carries On for Cadillac Santa
- A Neophyte Nativity : Will Joseph Find an Inn? Will the Actors Remember the Lines?
- PERSPECTIVES ON ISRAEL : Rabin Acted for National Survival : The Palestinian deportees are no innocents--they're members of sect devoted to Israel's destruction.
- All Can See a Troubled Sport, None Agree on How to Fix It : Horse racing: Some see cross-town betting and race track card clubs as interlopers. Others see them as salvation.
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Tourism Holds Up Despite 1992's Troubles : Attractions Suffer No Major Loss in Attendance; Some Show Gains
- AUTOS
- Those Troublesome Adult Toys
- Yugoslav General Issues Warning to West
- Fund-Raising Drive Begun to Keep Library Open : Services: Feb. 19 is the final day unless more money is found. Weingart Foundation pledges $50,000 if community matches it.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Marines' New Slogan: 'The First to Help Out' : Military: Humanitarian mission in Somalia highlights the shift away from traditional role as the 'first to fight.'
- 'Three Brothers' Makes a Wise and Touching Journey Home
- Debs Dreaming of a White Debut
- Warming Them Up to Exercise : Diane Edwards' 'Prime Moves' offers the elderly a 'step-by-step fitness program for a healthier life' and debunks the myths about old age.
- Judge Blocks Condemning of Campus : Courts: Steps to begin eminent domain proceedings are stalled, setting up a showdown between Soka University and park agencies.
- Brotherhood Gala Raises $300,000
- State May Be Able to Keep Same Funding for Schools
- La Puente : Support for Sheriff's Captain
- PUENTE HILLS : Landfill Critics File Suit to Stop Expansion
- Moving to Right a Wrong : Swift action in case of sexual harassment case in Newport Beach police department is wise
- 2 Firms Offer Rides Home for Drinkers and Their Cars
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- California IN BRIEF : REDDING : Navy Recruiters Face Complaints
- Psychiatric Care at the Right Price : Mental Health: For $15 or less per visit, the volunteer staff at Airport Marina Counseling Services provides patients with affordable therapy.
- Cerritos : Cerritos Arts Center Dedication to Be Held Jan. 9
- Elders Calls Education the Best Rx : Medicine: The likely choice for U.S. surgeon general plans to focus on instruction, especially for young people, as the surest route to good health.
- Long Beach : Federal Money Will Fund Storefront Police Stations
- Barking Up the Wrong Tree in Angeles Forest : Environment: Rangers keep their eyes open for people who twist off cedar branches, chop down pines or chain-saw trees for firewood without a permit.
- China Shutting French Consulate Over Reported Jet Sale
- Charges Are Dropped Against Driver in Fatal Accident
- 2 Wounded Youngsters Recovering : Gangs: A boy, 5, and girl, 12, were struck by bullets intended for a nearby teen-ager, who wasn't hurt.
- Man Convicted on 38 Felony Counts in 1986-87 Rape Cases : Trial: Jurors are still deliberating six additional charges stemming from attacks on nine women and a girl, 13. Most of the victims were walking or jogging at the time.
- FISHING / DAN STANTON
- CSUN Shone Against UCLA, but a Loss Is a Loss
- They're Getting an A in English : Bishop Montgomery High Basketball Team Receives a Boost From Senior Center
- TRW Cut 3,300 Area Jobs in '92 : Aerospace: The firm, which recently eliminated a Redondo Beach unit, reduced staffing nationwide by 22% because of less government spending on spy satellites.
- MIXED SIGNALS ON THE ECONOMY : Sales of Existing Homes in California Rise Again : Real estate: November improvement marks the third straight monthly gain. Brokers are hoping that the long slump in the industry is finally over.
- SANTA ANA : Savvy Spirit Invades Needy Minnie Street
- Holiday Closings
- LOS ANGELES : Doubling of Fees for Trash Collection OKd
- OXNARD : Bar in Drug Sting Loses Liquor License
- Hotel Closed, 900 Workers Lost Jobs as Council Argued Over Queen Mary : Tourism: Long Beach also lost two conventions and related revenues during months-long debate over whether to take over the money-losing attraction.
- 6 Complaints Filed Against Sheriff's Department : Latinos: Two families and one woman say deputies recently harassed or abused them.
- SANTA CLARITA : City to Accept Trees After the Holidays
- Robbie Shelton
- Campbell Hall's Glass Suffers Broken Elbows, Wrist in Fall
- CS Long Beach Puts Down Howard in a Flurry, 95-62 : Basketball: The 49ers are off to their best start since 1979 after winning fifth game without a loss. Harris scores season-high 31 points.
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- PREP ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Tops No. 1 Brea-Olinda
- ENTERTAINMENT
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- 3 Detroit Police Officers to Stand Trial in Fatal Beating : Law enforcement: Charges are dropped against black former sergeant. Incident has been likened to Rodney King case in Los Angeles.
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Wooden Wonders : With the patience he learned as a prisoner of war, Allen Richards fulfills his love of animals by carving his own.
- Del Rey : 3 Arrested in Egg Throwing
- 2 Neighborhoods Fight Back With Private Security Patrol
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Art and Politics : An exhibit of Winston Churchill's paintings chronicles the life of the statesman, who took up the hobby at age 40.
- Beverly Hills : Student Held in Assault
- Wilson Wants to Join Brown in State Economic Summit
- Field Trip Fuels Kids' Appetites : Chefs at Dana Point Resort open their kitchen to students who cook, then eat holiday lunch.
- Israel Pushes Gaza, West Bank Vote : Mideast: As Cabinet discusses a PLO role in peace talks for the first time, Peres proposes step to Palestinian autonomy.
- Sexual Healing : An estimated 6% of Americans have a sex addiction. Twelve-step programs, books and treatment centers can offer help.
- MISSION VIEJO : City, Laguna Hills Discuss Lawsuits
- COSTA MESA : Firefighters Are Up to Something Good
- TARZANA : Kidnaped Infant Returned to Mother
- Body of Man Found in Santa Ana Alley
- TWENTYNINE PALMS : Hikers Discover Bones of Fugitive
- Taller Titans Give Way and Victory Is Swift : College basketball: They replace height with quickness and defeat Chapman, 92-71.
- Holiday TV Fare: Choirs and 'Carol'
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Optimistic Air at St. Joseph Center Benefit
- Used CD Sales Put Industry in a Spin : Pop music: Record company executives oppose the practice because they fear that it will reduce the sale of new product.
- Animal-Rights Activist Convicted of Phone Threat : Court: Peggy Randall's profanity-laden call was part of a dispute between two wildlife groups over the fate of red foxes in the Ballona Wetlands.
- Long Beach : Schools Get High Marks in District Survey of Parents
- The Hottest Family Issues
- Vigilantism Stirs in Desert Haven for Illicit Drug Labs : Law enforcement: Newberry Springs residents arm themselves as crime rate soars amid influx of outsiders.
- American Killed, 3 Hurt by Somalia Land Mine : Famine: The four civilians riding in a car were an advance team for Friday's Marine thrust into Bardera.
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- Oki Named Presiding Judge of Municipal Court
- WISE CRACKER : David Lowery Has Simplified His Approach but Hasn't Sacrificed His Jaundiced Sense of Humor
- -Ism It Funny? Jim Hope Finds Punch Lines in Current Issues
- PERSPECTIVES ON ISRAEL : Moral Boundaries Have Vanished : The 'only democracy in the Middle East' has given up any semblance of following democratic rule.
- Parks Agency Votes to Force Soka to Sell Part of Campus Site : Hearing: The action sets up a race to institute condemnation proceedings. A court next week will determine if the 244 acres near Calabasas can be seized.
- Agency Votes to Force Soka to Sell Land : Hearing: A Ventura court will determine next week if university's 244 acres can be seized by parks group.
- COSTA MESA : O.C. Fair Radio, TV Ads Win 2 Awards
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- NHL ROUNDUP : Turn of Events Leads to Calgary Victory
- RADIO
- O.C. CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Knott's Surprise Package
- QUOTABLE
- $25 Million Awarded in Implant Suit
- Suspect in Medgar Evers Murder Is Freed on Bail
- Blue-Ribbon Party for a Holiday Classic
- Take a Taste on the Wild Side in Aurora's Cozy Glow
- Katella Deli Offers Some of the Kindest Cuts--and a Bakery, Too
- Voice of America Plans Broadcasts
- Fun at Maxi's Takes Minimum Effort
- Seasonal Flurry Hits Party Circuit
- * John R. Kimberly; Former Chairman, CEO of Kimberly-Clark Corp.
- Beverly Hills : Millet to Lead Advisory Panel
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Tug of War on Cabinet Foretells Larger Battle
- Canyon Dons Colors of Autumn Falling
- Song of a Dying Culture : Exhibit: 'Music of the Maya' curator says traditions, rituals can't last past the decade because of pressures from religious to political.
- RETAIL/TOURISM
- World Bank OKs Highway Funding
- Scoreboard / FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS : PREPS
- Shifting Toward a Mainstream Approach to Children's Issues : Under this view, investment in all families will enhance U.S. productivity. It has led to job programs such as flex-time.
- SANTA ANA : 3,000 Party Guests Share Labor of Love
- No Regrets : Though Football Has Been Good to Long, His Best Days Will Be the Quiet Ones Ahead
- It's the Year of the Latino . . . or Is It?
- TV Ratings : A Christmas Present for CBS
- Disney Project Report Praised by AQMD : Environment: Pollution-control agency says design for expanding amusement park can overcome problems. Anaheim mayor calls news 'best I've heard all week.'
- SANTA PAULA : City Manager to Double as Clerk
- Area Residents Selected to Serve in Ex-Soviet Republics
- Gunfire Mars Benefit Concert for the Homeless : Crime: Two reputed gang members are arrested in shooting at Hermosa Beach cafe. Concert organizers, police wrangle over security issue.
- In that case, have a break-even year!No...
- Cold Lopez Warms in the Nick of Time : College basketball: All eight of his points come near end of Pepperdine's 81-79 victory over George Washington.
- Anchrum Answers the Trojans' Need : College basketball: He emerges as a leader with 15 rebounds, 10 points in USC's 74-64 victory over No. 17 Nebraska.
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Newidouski's Style Not for the Timid
- Software Makes Taking Stock of Portfolio Easy
- Title, Artist Last Week 1 I Will...
- * Paul Hidalgo-Durand; Dancer, Promising Playwright
- A Board for the Beard, and Some Tips to Help Fill His Sack
- FDA Approves First AIDS Drug That Prevents Blood Infection
- The Once and Future Downtown : Shopping: Tomorrow's consumer dollars may be spent in communities that spruce up their business districts to resemble those of yesteryear.
- 15 Die in Tijuana of Cold-Related Illnesses
- CRAFTS : Tableau Artist Dolls Up Living Room
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- 21 Years of Memories and Bylines
- Glendale : Transients Blamed in Fire
- SPORTS BRIEFS / PAUL McLEOD : Slick Moves on Cal State Long Beach Gym Will Become Less Treacherous
- LA PALMA : Friends Raise Funds for Paralyzed Man
- Crash Kills 2 Bikers; 1 Had Helmet, 1 Didn't
- Tough Choices Come Into Sharper Focus : Military action more likely as other Bosnian options fade
- Santa Ana Area Is Blacked Out After Car Jostles Pole
- Remains May Be Those of Fugitive in Killing of Producer : Crime: Bones found in the desert are believed to be those of a bodyguard who also is suspected of murdering his girlfriend and the movie maker's son and father.
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
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- Hockey
- Jana Davis
- Kicking Around at Fresno State : Freedom Bowl: Mahoney finds new home and a winning football program.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Broncos' Elway Appears Ready for Showdown With Chiefs
- Economic Summit
- Kissinger on Somalia
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SOUTH COAST LEAGUE
- Economic Summit
- Rap Lyrics
- Support for Support Groups in Hard Times
- Economic Summit
- Economic Summit
- Kissinger on Somalia
- Economic Summit
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- Vietnam Ties
- Economic Summit
- Kissinger on Somalia
- Economic Summit
- Several U.S. markets will close early today,...
- MOVIES - Dec. 24, 1992
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- Obituaries - Dec. 24, 1992
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- TELEVISION - Dec. 24, 1992
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- Merchants May Pay the Price for Graffiti Removal Plan : Crime: Under the proposed ordinance, the city would remove the vandalism twice for free but then bill property owners for every subsequent paint job.
- Officer Deaths Prompt Safety Review : Police: Two motorcycle patrolmen have died and three have been injured recently in the Valley. Officials want to study training and procedures.
- SANTA ANA : City to Pay $150,000 in Slaying by Officer
- Holiday Shoppers Finding Some Bare Shelves : Merchandising: Retailers are selling out of, among other things, Madonna's 'Sex' book and items from Nintendo.
- SNUBBED AGAIN: The 1991 football season was...
- UP THE DOWNHILL: Diane Edwards, who founded...
- 'TIS THE SEASON: Just as the swallows...
- DRESS WARM: If you want the experts...
- HOLIDAY DINING : Ringside Seats to Ring in New Year
- ANAHEIM : Mayor Is Challenged on Utility-Tax Stand
- Bruce W. Dannemeyer, Joel P. Kew and...
- Walt Disney World publicist John Dreyer has...
- Bush OKs Shipment of Arms to China : Diplomacy: Weapons awaiting delivery at time of Beijing massacre had been held up for 3 1/2 years.
- New Russian Premier to Keep Most of Reformers
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A One-Way Street Deal
- MISSION VIEJO : City Will Again Offer Tree Recycling Plan
- Secret 'Shopper' Puts Sales Clerks Through Acid Test : Commerce: She is among 50 mall spies who blend in with the holiday crowds to evaluate the employees' effectiveness.
- NFL Tentative Agreement Has Form of Free Agency : Labor: Most players could move after four or five years. Draft would be limited and salary cap imposed.
- TV Ratings Delayed
- ART REVIEW : 'Bleeding Heart' Skips a Few Beats
- Opening Day Nears for High Desert Prison
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Hearing Continued in Suit Over Drug Signs
- How Can We Make a Difference? : Sometimes, as three young people found, it just takes looking around, finding a need and then doing something about it.
- Royal Dominates Water Polo Awards
- Irvine Sensors Corp.: The computer electronics and...
- Northrop corporate Vice President Les Daly, the...
- Actors Preserve Chivalry of 'Camelot'
- Baseball
- Paraclete's Top Foes Get Garish Gift for Their Effort
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93: SEA VIEW LEAGUE
- Northridge Makes It a Photo-Finish : College basketball: Despite losing, 80-73, Matadors give a glossy performance against UCLA.
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- Comedy Shows to Benefit Hospital Fund
- AIRLINES
- Help Sought in Finding Restaurateur : Crime: Woman was apparently abducted with day's receipts from Monterey Park business.
- WEST LOS ANGELES : Figure in Foxes Dispute Guilty in Phone Threats
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Nominates Four for Pro Bowl
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93: SEA VIEW LEAGUE
- BREA : City, Tow Firms Act to Cut Drunk Driving
- Countywide : Moorpark College to Award 356 Degrees, a Record Number
- Security Appointee a Renowned Mediator : Transition: Shaped by Kennedy, Ex-Carter aide Anthony Lake prefers farming to foreign policy and brings a talent for 'getting people together'.
- British Air Ends Bid for USAir Stake
- Countywide : Carpenter Sworn In to Succeed Sheriff
- MISSION VIEJO : Drunk-Driving Arrests Fall Sharply
- WELDON CANYON : Revision Discounts Other Dump Sites
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Getting Back Into the Spirit : Experts say that those who are mourning during the holidays should accept their loss. But they can also take steps to reclaim the season.
- Michael Few has been appointed senior product...
- ENERGY
- Albert King; Influential Blues Guitarist
- Romanian Adoptees in U.S. Show Signs of Neglect : Medicine: Researchers study 65 children, find only 15% physically healthy and developmentally normal. Many suffer from emotional and social deprivation.
- BOOK REVIEW : 'Izzy' Chronicles an Icon of Journalism : IZZY: A BIOGRAPHY OF I. F. STONE <i> by Robert C. Cottrell</i> Rutgers University Press $25.95, 388 pages
- Barbecue Used as Heater Kills Mother, 2 Children : Tragedy: Third child and woman's sister survive. Apparently to save money, furnace was not used.
- The Wreaths That Keep On Giving : Yuletide Tradition Sows the Seeds of Year-Round Beauty
- U.S. Judge Blocks State's Effort to Reduce Benefits
- Vendors Shouldn't Have to Buy Safety
- Rock Attack on Freeway Injures 4
- Marine Corps Sends a Holiday Wish : The nation's '911' force, a part of which is Orange County, has been called on many missions this year; the latest is the rescue of Somalia and its starving people.
- As Holiday Surprises Go, Sturgeon Got Off Hook
- THE NHL / LISA DILLMAN : An Olympian Vote for Vision
- UCLA Women Lose; Williams Has 30
- LOS ALAMITOS : Didericksen Goes Out on Top, Riding Likely World Champion
- Still on the Cutting Edge : Once Made From Discarded Files, Their Knives Are Ready for Battle
- Wolf Hunt Canceled by Alaska : Wildlife: Aerial shooting of 300 to 400 animals was planned. But the state yielded to the cries--and threatened boycotts--of animal-rights groups.
- Mexico City Smog Reaching Record Levels; Disaster Feared
- Police Spending Review Sparks Recall by Tustin of Credit Cards
- Schools in Saugus, Agoura Hills Earn National Distinction
- Satellite Launched by Chinese Has Disappeared, Owners Say
- OJAI : Inmates Create, Distribute Toys
- NEWPORT BEACH : Hoag Hospital May Ban Patient Smoking
- Immigrant Doughnut Shop Owner May Be Left in Hole
- Miscellany
- Valley Falls Without Mauldin
- It's a Baptism by Fire for Hamilton, Servite
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93: SEA VIEW LEAGUE
- Karcher Hires KFC Veteran to Take Reins : Transition: Retiring Carl's Jr. chief will yield to Donald E. Doyle as the new president and CEO as of Jan. 1.
- Ban Extended on Auto Insurance Co-Op : Courts: Fullerton company accused of selling policies without a license asks more time to answer the D.A.'s charges.
- Times Appoints Rhoads Vice President, Operations
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Security Team Reflects Emergence of Caution
- Somalia Effort Ahead of Goals; Bush Will Visit
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Act to Keep Juvenile Camps Open
- WESTMINSTER : Propane Blast in Home Injures Monk
- Excommunication Shocks, Confuses Disgraced Pastor
- Best Things Come in 3s for Jacobsen
- Miscellany
- STAGE REVIEW : Return to 'Camelot'--Sans Inspiration
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- Adelbert Leutbecher has been appointed vice president...
- Unknown Holiday, but Cards Sell Well
- HAWTHORNE : After-Work Gathering Ends in Double Murder
- SHERMAN OAKS : Panel Denies Cafe's Request on Parking
- The Immigrant Issue Arises a Decade Too Late
- Countywide : 2 Convicted of Using Illegal Fish Nets Off San Nicolas Island
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- MOVIE REVIEWS : Pacino Catches the Scent
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : O'Donnell Might Start on Sunday
- Some Parents Finish Last on Kids' Lists of Who's Important
- It may look like fun and games, but it's a tough living. The odds are against them, but somehow that doesn't stop . . . : Inventors in Toyland
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Man Sentenced in 1991 Robbery Spree
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Molina Calls for Oversight of Block Grant Programs
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93: SEA VIEW LEAGUE
- Holiday Sales Dim in Southland : Retailing: Analysts say the lackluster local results are in contrast to a bright picture nationwide.
- No-Interest Dough : Baker Among Women Helped by Fund
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