- SHORT TAKES : Jazz Trumpeter Hardman Dies
- RETAIL / TOURISM
- Sun, Matsushita in Licensing Pact: Sun Microsystems...
- Doctors Find Gold in Own X-Ray Machines
- Dogfight Over ATF Deal Pits Differing Styles
- How To Bake for a Very Small Crowd : Desserts: There's no need to prepare a mountain of cookies this Christmas; paired with ice cream, these quick-fix cookies are a perfect dessert for two.
- Waiter, My Salad Is Glowing
- The A List: Color It Yellow, Orange and Green
- Oil Prices Plunge on Peace Hopes and Indications of Glut
- El Rancho Regains Title in Academic Contest
- Teens Need to Cleanse Skin Mildly
- Island on the Mainland
- Trying to Get a Leg Up on the Competition : Sepak takraw: Sport combines volleyball and soccer skills. U.S. players to compete in world championships Thailand.
- 'You're Going to Be Hollywood's First Black Director'
- <i> Achtung! </i> Something's Stirring at Ritz-Carlton
- Bell Gardens : Survey Seeks Opinions on Switching to Sheriff's Dept.
- City Again Considers Staging a Comeback for Historic Theater
- Malibu : Delay of Hotel OK Sought
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS AVOCADOS
- Conference to Discuss Ecological Areas
- No Refuge From Violence : Friends of Slain Youth Try to Spread a Message of Peace
- * Frances Littlejohn; Astrologer Had Elvis as Client
- Cerritos : Military Family Members Invited to Tape Yule Videos
- Activist, 90, Sees the Fruits of Her Labor for Equality
- Repeal of Law on Tax-Collection, Jail-Booking Fees Sought : Government: Several Los Angeles-area cities are urging the Legislature to get rid of the new law that allows counties to charge municipalities for those services.
- MOORPARK : Body of Man Hit by Train Identified
- Torres Seeks Super Panel for Water Cleanup
- Bradley Calls for Free Freeway Tow Service
- Teaching Assistants Halt Their Strike Until Monday
- SANTA ANA : Disabled Get Kiwanis Aid at Yuletide
- Drug-Bust Slaying Sets City Police Record
- The Forecast Is Sunny South of the Border : Trade: Latin America, more than Central Europe, offers an investment climate that can withstand economic shocks.
- Harness Star Beach Towel Retired
- Raymond Theater Closed by Fire Chief
- Rockne's Final Game : Always the Master Salesman, Notre Dame Coach Let USC Believe It Was Better; Then Came a 27-0 Irish Victory
- Lawsuit, Rejection of Sale Proposal Mark Battle for Hollywood Park
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Marauders' Rider Scores 36 in Loss
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Dyal Put on Injured Reserve Again
- STAGE
- In a promotion that positions him to...
- Ernst & Young May Escape Major Damage
- Slow Rise, Sweet Bread
- Gish Biomedical Stock Off 20%
- Books: If It's Christmas, It Must Be Cookies
- Partners Buy Control of Tallmantz Airport Land Lease
- Chapter 11 Protection Sought by Phoenix Group : Bankruptcy: The Irvine high-tech holding company's deal to ship millions of computers to the Soviet Union has apparently collapsed.
- WORLD : Ershad Resigns in Bangladesh
- American Dreamers Want a Happy Home Life : Gallup poll: Results show that U.S. residents believe in progress, embrace traditional values and are inconspicuous consumers.
- Marathon Seniors Cherish Independent, Active Lives
- Pasadena : Fired Officer Back on Force
- Stool Pigeon Cockatiel Blows Whistle on Burglar
- The Season of 'Mugging' : Presents: At the holidays, teachers are swamped with gifts from students. Whether it's another coffee mug or a dead Christmas tree, they say it's the thought that counts.
- Council Rejects Sleepy Hollow Housing Plan : Development: The majority in a 3-2 vote says it wants fewer than 25 dwellings on the 30-acre site and less environmental damage.
- * Antonio Dacosta; Portuguese Painter, Art Critic
- CLEANUP AT CLAIROL
- Man Is Shot, Killed Near Athens
- Park Agency Hunts for New Funding After Prop. B Defeat : Parkland: Santa Monica conservancy considers a new bond initiative after the failure of a measure that would have provided $76 million. Staff cuts and deferred land acquisition are possibilities.
- Hospital Board Attempts to Sue Over 'Nurse' Listing on Ballot
- Active Duty Replaces Toys for Tots Work for Marines : Charities: With the company shipping out for the Mideast, civilian groups will gather donations of presents for the county's needy children.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : 14-Year Councilman Friess Elected Mayor
- Court Hears Appeal on Menendez Tapes
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Molle Gets Help as Irvine Handles Newport Harbor
- Hog Weird for the Redskins : They're Men; They Love Football; They Wear Dresses
- Montclair Prep Probe Will Go Before Panel
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pauley's 26 Points Pace Cypress College
- Palos Verdes' Bohner Leads With Actions, Words
- Titans Reverse a Recent Tradition by Winning With Ease on the Road : Fullerton: An 84-60 victory over San Francisco is largest margin away from home in a year.
- His Time Is Limited, Her Love Is Not : Theater: 'Encore,' Molly Hardy's tribute to her pal, Jim Boyer, features several of the AIDS patient's songs.
- Moody's Downgrades CalFed: Moody's Investors Service, citing...
- Ford Expects to Post Loss: After revving...
- The Positive Influence of Norman Cousins
- Curfew Laws and Their Enforcement Vary
- Clinging to a Life Raft to Handle the Necessity
- Democrats Oust Key Committee Heads in House
- NEIGHBORS : Dewey's Point : Find a good book in a library lately? Chances are you have the inventor of the decimal system to thank.
- THEATER REVIEWS HOLIDAY SHOWS : 'Tis the Season : An unusual takeoff on 'The Nutcracker,' a pop-rap 'Rudolph' and a disappointing 'Here's Love' take center stage.
- TRANSPORTATION : Seattle Has That Sinking Feeling : Loss of bridges reminds area that it commutes on a thin, perilous ribbon.
- COLUMN ONE : Volunteer Force: Is It Truly Fair? : Minorities and poor whites are a high percentage of the recruits. Casualties would not hit home among the affluent and influential, critics say.
- Suit Settled Over Plants, Trees Placed on Private Land : Claremont: A nursery owner had put her stock on acreage owned by a partnership headed by Pomona College.
- All-Westside Team to Be Announced
- Ocean Fault Raises Estimate of Quake Risk
- RESTAURANT REVIEW TOP HAT : Stand Delivers : The longtime Ventura fixture with only 13 seats serves "real food" of considerable quality at low prices.
- SANTA PAULA : Melton Named to 4th Term as Mayor
- MISSION VIEJO : Panel Backs Fees for Parkway Work
- COUNTYWIDE : Rezoning of Caston Trust Sites Delayed
- Murder Trial of Hare Krishna Devotee Near End
- COSTA MESA : Council Stands Firm on Closing Tavern
- Tax Increase May Help Metro Rail Reach Van Nuys by 2000, Planners Say
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Winchell Will Gamble on Olympio
- Fullerton's Riley Just One Away From 500th Coaching Victory
- Higuera Spurns Padres for Four-Year Contract
- THE SIDELINES : Patton, Owen Share Golf Lead
- Parents' Protest Forces Switch in Irvine Soccer Pairings
- NBA ROUNDUP : Trail Blazers Take Road to Success
- Miscellany
- Bruins, Off to 5-0 Start, Win Easily
- HOW THEY'RE DOING : Injury Slowed Georgeson, He Wasn't Stopped
- Back to Folkways for Steve Gillette : After coming full circle musically, the singer-songwriter can look back from his Orange County homecoming, 'rememberin' ' without undue sadness.
- VIDEO RENTALS : 'Pretty Woman' Still a Knockout
- Rocket Maker Launches Deal With NASA
- Parker Resigns as Automotive Corp. Chairman
- Pay Study Shows Bank Tellers at Bottom
- Giles Bateman to Quit Price Co. Within a Year
- STOCKS : Mideast Peace Hopes Propel Dow Up 30.70
- Ex-Aide Admits Giving Noriega Drug Money
- Bush Denies Iraqi Talks Signal a Deal : Policy: President gives Baghdad's ambassador the cold shoulder at reception in Buenos Aires.
- Playa del Rey : Audubon Program to Begin
- Here's Your Handbag, What's Your Hurry?
- Tips on Preventing Sports Injuries to Youngsters : Health: Before a child starts any athletic program, parents should find out how students are chosen and what the physical requirements are.
- Santa Monica : School Board Sworn In
- Sailing Into the Holidays
- Italian Military Jet Crashes Into School; 12 Die
- Bader Considered for Equalization Board
- A DAY IN THE PARK
- Shop Until You Drop--Then Stop for a Bite : Timeout: In or near the mall of your choice there is someplace to sit yourself down, have a snack and catch your breath.
- FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : Hold the Onions : Ojai Playhouse popcorn is bland, but smells from a restaurant next door spice up the place.
- 'Last' Chance for Iraq, Baker Says : Gulf crisis: The secretary will tell Hussein he must 'get out of Kuwait--or risk all.' Baghdad formally accepts high-level talks with Washington.
- Work to Start Soon at Harbor City Park
- Cleo Hanssen; Former Newspaper Columnist
- Inventor Gets $5.5 Million More in Damages Against Harley-Davidson
- COUNTYWIDE : Red Cross Volunteer to Assist in Gulf
- COSTA MESA : City Council Extends Benefits of Reservists
- County Jurist in Running for State Appeals Bench : Judgeship: Kenneth R. Yegan is said to be a top candidate for seat covering Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
- Carson's Crusade Continues vs. Granada Hills
- El Camino College Lineman Justice in Good Condition After Surgery
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'End' an Honest Search for Self-Esteem
- Market Changes for Animation Art Cels : Auctions: Recent L.A. and N.Y. sales show top prices falling but there is a hike in mid-price purchases.
- STAGE REVIEW : A Fake Sinatra Can't Go Home in 'Lamppost Reunion' : Fictionalized account of 'Ol' Blue Eyes' returning to visit boyhood friends bogs down in trite O'Neill-isms.
- SHORT TAKES : Greece to Auction Onassis Yacht
- Showdown Over LATC Bonds Today? : Stage: Default might be considered an option as 'the most cost-efficient' method for the city to buy the theater building.
- Agribusiness Hits Back
- Slump Spreading Across Nation, Fed Indicates
- Oil Prices Plunge on Iraq Move as Fears of War in the Gulf Ease
- Cheers for Brassy Approach to Classical : Music: Canadian quintet knocks Performing Arts Center crowd on its ear with its playful program of standards.
- MUSIC : 'Give 'Em What They Want to Hear' Is This Director's Credo
- A Quiet Retreat? Well, Not Quite
- Silent Auction Aids Laguna Women's Shelter
- Latino Resource Group Getting Back on Its Feet : Social services: With renewed funding and a director in place, the Latino Resource Organization is attempting to restore its credibility.
- Surf Wax and Spandex Are Oceanside Staples
- FISHING / DAN STANTON : Angler Back From Baja With Possible Record Pinto Bass
- MORE BARS:Salud!, 17041 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach....
- Humble in the Saddle : Country's Hottest New Star, Garth Brooks, Is Just a Cowboy at Heart
- Nominations Sought for Fremont High Hall of Fame Induction Rite
- Pomona Plans to Rezone Site Being Sold by Church Group : Development: The zoning change is expected to increase profits for the Christian broadcasting company, Focus on the Family. The change will allow for high-rise construction.
- Sabatini's New Approach to Tennis Pays Off
- PROFILE : Inspired Sounds : A church choir director who never turns singers away helps his group reach Carnegie Hall.
- Adequate Italian Fare at a Reasonable Price
- Candlelight Ball Proves a Glowing Event
- Que pasa? : PEOPLE AND EVENTS
- Bangladesh President Dissolves Parliament, May Pick Successor
- Syria Goes Arms Shopping With $1 Billion in Gulf Aid
- The city has in its own back yard a relic of dubious quality.
- Monrovia : Mobile Home Park Dispute
- FULLERTON : Grant Will Finance Medi-Cal Survey
- Despite Its Risk, Railroad Shortcut Is Well-Worn : Safety: Death of two women may lead to construction of a fence to block path regularly used by commuters in Del Mar.
- MAX Plans to Shift El Segundo Routes
- Board Seeks to Bar Woman Who Ran as a Nurse, and Won
- Sorry That Saldana Didn't Die, Attacker Testifies
- THE SIDELINES : Germany to Fight Sports Doping
- Consolidating Schools Will Create a Myriad of Problems
- Site of Whittier Christian Game Moved
- NBA Drops Suit Against Ore. Lottery
- Miscellany
- Jockey a Belated Casualty of Go for Wand's Accident
- Clippers Make History Despite Themselves : Pro basketball: They beat Dallas, 93-89, to go over .500 at the latest date since they moved to L.A.
- 'Godfather III' Sneaks Into Seattle : Movies: Unsuspecting audience sees Francis Ford Coppola's anticipated film. Studio calls the response 'outstanding.'
- ART
- Robert A. Rivero has been appointed partner-in-charge...
- Job Ad Index Off Again; More Layoffs Seen
- Culture Festival to Complement Art Exhibition
- NIGHT LIFE THE CLUB SCENE : Go-Going Again : The famous L.A. girl group is back together after five years and will perform at the Ventura Theatre Monday.
- Culver City : Knopf Heads School Board
- GLENDALE-AREA CITY SECTION 3-A DIVISION PREVIEW : Scramble for Playoffs Looming
- NOTEBOOK : Desotell Gets No Kick From All-League Pick
- MORE VIDEOS:"Smithereens" (1982), directed by Susan Seidelman....
- Holiday Fun : A Hectic Season Simplified by Attention to Meaningful Goals
- Claremont : Complaint Filed Over Wall
- Pomona : Development Chief Named
- That's Italian!
- Israel Warns It Will 'Hurt' Iraq if Threat Comes
- Beverly Said to Be Up for Tax Post : Appointments: Pete Wilson is considering the state senator for Board of Equalization job, GOP sources say.
- SPORTSCOPE : Cal Poly to Take San Diego State Team to Court
- FILLMORE : Contracts Offered for Teachers, Aides
- Board Votes to Close 2 Peninsula High Schools : Education: Miraleste and Palos Verdes high schools will close by next fall, and all students will attend Rolling Hills High. The closed campuses will be converted to intermediate schools.
- New Hospital Program Will Fight Abuse That Runs in the Family
- 1 Count Dismissed in Alcohol Death Case
- Session Before Dalton Raid Described : Police: A captain said at a roll call that the shooting of a gang member would not be viewed negatively by the LAPD, a report on the incident claims.
- San Diego
- County Plan Calls for 18 Rail Lines in 30 Years
- It's difficult to understand why some state...
- EL TORO : Wells Fargo Branch Robbed by Bandit
- Race Track Struggle for Power Continues : Hollywood Park: Realty board won't allow sale of facility. Company sues three shareholders, charging conspiracy.
- Fullerton Picks Up a Rare Win on Road by Beating USF, 84-60
- For George Allen, Life at the Beach Begins at 72
- THE SIDELINES : Lakers Waive Swingman Brown
- PREP ROUNDUP : Boseman's Late Heroics Help Rescue Morningside
- Valenzuela Unlikely to Be Able to Ride Best Pal in Futurity
- Stolen Monet, 8 Other Works Are Recovered
- A Personal Film Odyssey Reshapes Life for Dyan Cannon : Movies: The writer, director and star of 'The End of Innocence' discovers herself while exploring a woman's search for self.
- U.S. and EC Make Concessions to Break Impasse in Trade Talks
- RETAIL / TOURISM : 2 Vie de France Restaurants May Be Franchised
- U.S. Products Aren't Tops for East Europeans : Marketing: A survey shows a preference for Western European goods.
- Financial Woes Hit Firm Tied to Soviet PC Deal
- Cash Infusion for Macy's OKd: The Federal...
- P.M. BRIEFING : British Recession Stirs Concern
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Experts, Like Public, Deeply Divided on Course in Gulf : Strategy: Embargo is not enough, the Administration believes. But many in the know want to wait.
- Bellflower : Sheriff's Station Expands Its Bicycle Patrol Coverage
- U.S. May Urge AIDS Tests for Medical Staffs
- Quotes From Cousins
- Mock Navidad Hed Goes Right Here
- The Many Faces and Styles of Santa Claus
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Norwalk : School District Board Elects Salvador Abriz as President
- No Suspects in Slaying of 2
- PLACENTIA : City Council Elects Newton as Mayor
- Shifting Sands to Give a Boost to Beleaguered Cabrillo Beach : Environment: The San Pedro beach will be widened by about 250 feet with sand excavated during construction at the Hyperion sewage treatment plant.
- Informant's Claim of Liaison With Sergeant Is Probed : Law enforcement: Policeman, removed from homicide task force, allegedly had sexual relationship with informant in prostitute-deaths investigation.
- Good Samaritan Wields a Mean Stick
- Padres, Blue Jays Trade All-Stars : Baseball: Winter meetings end with blockbuster in which San Diego sends Carter, Alomar to Toronto for McGriff, Fernandez.
- MOTOR RACING : Sprint Cars to Finish the Season at Bakersfield
- FALL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR : Defeat Helped Taylor Focus on Winning
- The Final Stop With Fleetwood : Pop Music: Fleetwood Mac will mark the end of an era Friday at the Forum when Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie make their last full-time appearance.
- P.M. BRIEFING : Bonds 1st on Moscow Exchange
- Dear AT&T;: Go Hollywood, Not Hardware
- EARNINGS : Grand Met Profits Surge 25%
- Hotel Investors Rejects Proposal: Los Angeles-based Hotel...
- Pure Americana
- The lives of two very different men--millionaire...
- 'Perfect Place for Fantasy'? Great Plains
- The Play's Their Thing : Kentwood Players Have Stayed in the Spotlight for 40 Years
- Cheney, in Warsaw, Talks of U.S. Arms Sales to Poles : Europe: His visit--first ever by a U.S. defense secretary to the former Cold War rival--points to marked changes in the crumbling Soviet Bloc.
- AIDS Laundry Planned : Health: Organizers say volunteers will pick up, wash and return clothes for free for people with the disease.
- Beijing Trials Seen as Threat to U.S. Ties : China: Prosecution of pro-democracy leaders may block any improvement in relations, a key congressman says.
- La Verne : Little Support for Rail Plan
- Vons' Davila Rules Out Run for Office : Politics: Republican activists saw him as potential candidate for 1st District seat on Board of Supervisors.
- Family Portraits--With Pets : Photography: Horses, cats, dogs and even tortoises are among the favorite subjects of a man who focuses on animals and their people.
- Harbor Lights and Holiday Parades : Boats: The Christmas processions have become a tradition in Southern California--from Morro Bay to Dana Point.
- Cityhood Advocates Again Turn to Legislature for Help : Malibu: A new measure introduced in Sacramento would thwart Los Angeles County's efforts to delay incorporation.
- Some of Their Best Diets Include Pasta, Ding Dongs
- U.S. May Join in a Call for Conference on Palestinians : Mideast: U.N. resolution urging a global meeting on Israel's occupied territories could come to a vote today.
- Head of SUNY Buffalo Is Named USC President : Education: Trustees give Steven B. Sample high marks for work in academics and community activism.
- Tragedy Turned Into a Triumph : Fatality at School Crossing Spurs County to Install Long-Awaited Traffic Signal
- Santa Monica : Hancock Park : Japanese Gardens Open
- The following are capsule reviews of some...
- Eggnog's Fresh and Customers Are Happy
- Crime Moving Out of Complex : El Monte: Drug dealing once thrived at the Villa Cordova apartments, but residents' complaints prompted city action that has begun to turn things around.
- Hostage Relatives Elated; Leaders Cautious
- LOCAL : Madonna Ordered to Trim Hedge
- Oceanside's New Slow-Growth Council Comes In Like a Lion
- ROTC Chief Held on Molestation Charges
- Rehabilitated Bandits : Shopkeeper Repairs and Sells These One-Armed Types That Take Only Coins
- FULLERTON : Rational Therapy Author in Seminar
- TUSTIN : Family-Planning Group Lauds Verdict
- Gage Reportedly Will Take Channel 4 Job, Keep DWP Panel Post
- Liz Makes a Spellbinding Entrance : Trial: Prospective jurors are questioned as the actress and a former boyfriend prepare to do legal battle over 'Passion' perfume.
- Kings Have to Settle for a Tie : Hockey: Game with the Jets stretches Los Angeles' winless streak to five games.
- NHL Panel Hears Bid by San Diego Group
- It's 3 Against 2 in Basketball After Penalties
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : El Toro Girls Use Penalty Kicks to Advance to Final of Irvine Event
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Cox, Johnson Listed as Questionable
- Looking for Solutions
- Mainstream Values Versus Pluralism
- Mainstream Values Versus Pluralism
- Sour Note on Bands
- War With Iraq
- Operation Schoolbell
- No Sense of Place
- Proposal to Ban Leaf Blowers
- MORE BARS:The Rose & Crown British Pub,...
- Proposal to Ban Leaf Blowers
- Keating Five
- Gifts that won't last forever :...
- Merchants and Chambers
- War With Iraq
- Proposal to Ban Leaf Blowers
- Mainstream Values Versus Pluralism
- Mainstream Values Versus Pluralism
- Criminal, Not a Hunter
- Tax Increases
- War With Iraq
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- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 6, 1990
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 6, 1990
- TONIGHT: "A Christmas Carol" returns to South...
- MIFFED: Airline cancellations have rattled state Sen....
- JOB OFFER? Dana W. Reed, a county...
- Korean Firm May Attempt to Buy Orion Film Studio : Hollywood: Samsung Group reportedly has a plan for $300-million buyout, $500-million cash infusion.
- POLITICAL NOTEBOOK : Vons Chief Skips Political Race--for Now