- California IN BRIEF : BAKERSFIELD : RV Dealer Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery
- 34 Cubans Defect to U.S. in Daring Helicopter Flight
- Plan Calls for Making S.D. More Job-Friendly
- Ex-Broker Gives Church Blue-Chip Help for the Needy
- Ring of Fire
- NFL PLAYOFFS : These Falcons Don't Worry About History : NFC: They says today's divisional playoff should be different than the Nov. 10 game they lost to the Redskins, 56-17.
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Picking Eclipse Award-Winning Jockey Is Toughest 'Race' on Ballot
- Baseball
- Master's Rolls to 66-52 Win Over Fresno Pacific
- Crespi Romps Past Notre Dame, 63-47
- SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : Playoffs Feature Rematches
- JAZZ REVIEW : Four Who Wing It Reach Impressive Heights : Guitarists Carl Verheyen and Mike Miller, bassist Luther Hughes and drummer John Ferraro team up for delightful evening at El Matador.
- U.S. Education Has Its Day in Court on PBS
- Some Odd Pieces Might Find a Life in the Living Room
- California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Ex-Black Panther Leaders Gather
- OXNARD : Workers File Claim for Back Wages
- 4 From Navy Arrested in Series of Brutal Midway-Area Holdups
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Teacher in Lawsuit Disputes Evaluation
- Fallbrook
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Harty Leads Servite's Upset of Villa Park
- AMERICA'S CUP '92 : America 3 Syndicate's Jayhawk Sustains Another Broken Mast : Sailing: Expensive carbon-fiber mast snaps with Koch at the helm.
- Willie Jackson's Case Not an Isolated One
- Raider Fans Seeking Somebody to Blame for an Empty Ending
- Losing Battle Against Smog
- Magic on the Bench and on the All-Stars
- Cutting Social Security Tax by 2%
- Outstanding Review
- Don't Believe What They Say on Television
- Sour Grapes Prompted Allegations
- Cutting Social Security Tax by 2%
- Center's Benefit Gala Shows Need for Controls
- Some of Them Already Are Good for Nothing
- Raider Fans Seeking Somebody to Blame for an Empty Ending
- Raider Fans Seeking Somebody to Blame for an Empty Ending
- L.A. Master Chorale
- State Agriculture
- 'Get a Life,' the Serial
- The Coach Potatoes Come Out for Rams
- Taking Oates to Task for Past Predictions
- Sampling the Limits of Free Speech
- Missing a Beat on Tempo
- Donahue Should Note the Way Cal Played
- GM Didn't Cause Fraud
- The Coach Potatoes Come Out for Rams
- Raider Fans Seeking Somebody to Blame for an Empty Ending
- Green Line Cars
- 'Hook,' the Sequel
- Contradiction
- 'Dances' of Symbolism
- Cutting Social Security Tax by 2%
- Magic on the Bench and on the All-Stars
- GOP Stories Questioned
- Taking Oates to Task for Past Predictions
- Covering the Cultures
- Who Deserves Oscar Most?
- Wagner in Israel
- OTHER NEWS - Jan. 4, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Jan. 4, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - Jan. 4, 1992
- Obituaries - Jan. 4, 1992
- Names in the News - Jan. 4, 1992
- COURTHOUSE LIFE: Since its doors closed to...
- U.S. Backs Full IMF, World Bank Membership for 6 Ex-Soviet States
- CITY SLICKING: Ted Knorr of Costa Mesa,...
- NO ART DOLLARS? A new outdoor mural...
- 2nd Probe Targets Coastal Commissioner : Investigation: D.A.'s office is examining Mark Nathanson's conduct on state and Marina del Rey boards. He is already the subject of a federal corruption inquiry.
- Rain May Put Shadow on Spectacular Eclipse : Weather: Storms not only force closure of road leading to Santiago Peak, one of O.C.'s best viewing sites, but also cause traffic to back up on freeways.
- NEXT BEST: For the first time in...
- Murder Suspect Slain After 300-Mile Pursuit
- On Race Relations, Colleges Are Learning Hard Lessons : Education: Schools try to meet needs of minorities, but some fear multiculturalism is going too far.
- Palestinians Delay Trip to Peace Talks : Mideast: They are protesting Israeli plans to expel activists from the West Bank and Gaza. The delegates want the U.S. to take a more active role.
- Gunman Is Shot, Killed After Chase : Crime: The murder suspect driving a stolen car leads police on a 300-mile pursuit that ends in Westminster.
- Real-Life Drama Preempts Afternoon TV Shows : Media: Viewers are riveted as L.A. stations bump soap operas and reruns to broadcast the pursuit live.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Jan. 4, 1992
- Lots of Electricity at Show : * Vehicles: Makers use the Los Angeles event to spotlight models that run on alternative fuels and large batteries.
- $230 Million in Stanford Charges Detailed in Audit : Finances: University says it will contest the findings by the Defense Department. Upcoming reviews could bring total of disputed research overhead costs to $300 million.
- Talk Radio Program Has Airwaves Sizzling With 'Intimate Matters'
- Pandemonium
- Countywide : Christmas Tree Recycling Programs
- ELECTIONS : 2 Incumbents, 8 Challengers File Papers for Torrance Seats : Politics: Four of the newcomers planning to run for three council seats in the March 3 race criticize city's investment losses and payouts in lawsuits.
- PLACENTIA : Service for Graduate of El Dorado Is Set
- San Diego
- Rules on Brush Clearing Cut Wildlife Habitat : Environment: The county allows building at the edge of parks. Then surrounding vegetation must be removed as a fire hazard.
- OXNARD : City Officials May Seek Foreclosure
- Hockey
- A Mainstream Guide to the Alternative Rock Scene
- Selections Start With Tom Seaver : Baseball: Some worthy choices for the Hall of Fame. And one who is not so worthy: Pete Rose.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Developer to Give City Another Parcel
- Woman Tied Up, Robbed in Irvine
- FULLERTON : University Advisory Chairman Is Elected
- Big Lotto Winner Is 'Numb' : $9.88-Million Prize Will Pay Retiree's Creditors
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Forums on Future Curriculum Planned
- Tennis
- Simi Valley Returns in a Jolly Mood
- SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : He Steered Steady Course in College
- NHL ROUNDUP : High-Scoring Penguins Stunned by Devils
- Mater Dei Hopes to Cure New Year's Eve Hangover : Basketball: Top-ranked Monarchs, routed Tuesday in San Diego, face No. 2 Capistrano Valley tonight.
- Waiting for Ross to Show His Style Doesn't Suit Fans
- SOUTH COUNTY : Residents Using Less Water, Officials Say
- Countywide : Bar Association Elects New Leader
- 2 Cities to Organize Chinese New Year Parade
- Aztecs Can't Find Basket, Lose to Yale
- Al Bagnoli was named coach at Pennsylvania...
- Clippers Perfect in Overtime
- 'Mod Squad' Returns From the '60s
- Pact Highlights Troubles Facing Trauma Centers : Hospitals: The five hospitals with trauma centers sign a six-month contract with the country rather than usual three-year accord. Uninsured patients are at heart of problem.
- Plastic Surgeon Sues Times Mirror Claiming Libel
- Lancaster Buys Joshua Tree Preserve Site
- Spano Declares He Wants Chargers to Win--Now
- Lack of Size Might Limit Blanton's College Options
- Physical Rebels Put Away Titans : Basketball: Center Spencer goes to work in second half and UNLV overcomes two-point halftime deficit to win, 86-74.
- KTLA Scores Big Parade Victory : Television: Station's commercial-free coverage of the Rose Parade secures ratings win for 17th year in a row.
- Animal Lovers Fire Barrage at Prince Charles : Heir to the throne took two royal youngsters on a hunt. Activists scoff at his claims of being a conservationist.
- Women in 'Scanty Panty' Case Sue Restaurant
- Sharp Fall Reported in Most Types of Construction : * Housing: Less expensive homes are the only category to register an increase. Better results had been expected for multifamily units.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Dinkins Criticizes Bush Urban Policies
- SINGING BLUES: The recession is hurting the...
- Senators Check Report of POWs Held in 1978
- SIMI VALLEY : Weak Economy May Delay Mall by 1 Year
- Grand Jury Indicts Cities' Funds Manager : Securities: Investment adviser is accused of fraud and other charges stemming from the alleged loss of more than $100 million of his clients' money.
- Woman Shot to Death; Husband Arrested : Crime: Police recover what they say is murder weapon. The 35-year-old victim was slain while driving through an Anaheim neighborhood.
- CHANGE OF SEASONS : Transition From Sport to Sport Is No Easy Task for Area Athletes
- Tree Recycling Program
- PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Picking the Top Teams Is as Easy as A-B-C
- Hockey
- NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers Still Winning, at Knicks' Expense
- TELEVISION/RADIO
- Mother Teresa Showing New Determination to Fight Illness
- A Humbling Lesson From Two Droughts
- Dow Edges Up 3.58 for a Fifth Straight Record
- County Seeks Opinions of AIDS Patients to Plan Use of Funds : Health: Public meetings will help determine how to allocate $1.8 million in federal money local organizations receive under the Ryan White CARE Act.
- VENTURA : Judge in Arson Case Appoints Defender
- Edwards Paces CS Long Beach Past San Jose
- Toreros Go Inside to Top Midshipmen
- Flames Trade Gilmour, 4 Others to Maple Leafs in 10-Player Deal
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : No. 1 Question Is Answered, but There Are Others
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Ross Officially Takes Over in San Diego
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Shaw Interviews 49ers' Mike Holmgren
- Morse Wild Streak Proves Costly in Tournament
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : When Seeking Horse to Win Derby, This Pattern Pretty Tough to Break
- Christensen Wants to Help His Team Reach No. 1 at NBC
- Jazzmen Speak the Language of Be-Bop
- Good Year for Foreign Stocks?
- * Wrong Way: An errant driver shattered...
- Swatchdogs on the Lookout : Promos give collectors a chance to meet the inventor and pick up some of the 'vintage' timepieces for face value.
- Man Accused of Swindling Would-Be Movie Extras
- Rain's Return Could Block View of Rare Eclipse
- Panel Disagrees on Boundaries for High Schools : Ventura: A larger parents' committee reaches consensus on proposals involving the district's elementary and middle schools.
- Proposed Assembly, Senate and Congressional Redistricting
- All-Americans: Laguna Beach's Rachel Wacholder was named...
- MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Elliott Changes Gears and Joins Johnson
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Host Pioneers Outduel Chaminade in Shootout, 3-2
- Boseman Is Honored as Division VIII Player of the Year
- Raw recruits: Arizona signed five basketball recruits...
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Mt. Miguel Rallies to Beat Granite Hills
- Actors' Gang, Others Romp in 'The Breasts of Tiresias'
- Deukmejian Thrives in Private Life, Law Work : Aftermath: 'I haven't been this happy in a long, long time,' ex-governor says a year after leaving office.
- Another Wet Weekend in Store
- INS Captures Suspects After 34-Mile Chase
- Israel to Fund New West Bank, Gaza Housing
- Clinton Matching-Fund Claim Almost Equals 5 Rivals' Total
- NEWPORT BEACH : Vital Bridge Link Is Nearly Completed
- COSTA MESA : Stores Are Counting on Improvements
- Newborn Left in a Can 10 Hours Is Reported in Stable Condition
- Alpine
- 3 Arrested in First S.D. Seizure of Synthetic Heroin Lab : Narcotics: The drug, fentanyl, is described as 60 times more potent than morphine and with a possible street value of $100 million per pure pound.
- Pro Stock Champion Alderman Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charges
- Ross Assistant Joins Chargers
- Buddy Greco Returns to His Musical Roots : Jazz: The pianist calls the 'Salute to Benny Goodman' tour 'a chance to finally re-establish myself as a jazz player.'
- Jackson's 'Dangerous' Takes a Fall : Pop music: Billboard chart shows the much-hyped album finishing fifth. Country star Garth Brooks and rockers Nirvana lead the way.
- Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...
- America Still Cleans Up on Detergent
- San Diego Biotech Firms Led Local Stocks in 1991
- Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Floodwaters Start to Recede as Sun Shines
- Handicapped Children's Riding Program Clears All Its Hurdles
- Looking Beyond PR to True Commitment : Banking: The new BankAmerica must serve the entire community. That means minority and poor areas, too.
- Who's No. 1? They Both Are : Washington: After some early-morning tension, James is brought to tears by his first national title.
- Nation IN BRIEF : PUERTO RICO : Governor Says He Won't Seek 4th Term
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Funny Business : You've doubtless had your fill of gloom-and-doom stories about the recession--but believe it or not, the late, not-so-great 1991 did have its lighter moments. Here we review a few of those rare specks of levity.
- Mother Teresa Tells Doctor She 'Has to Get Well'
- Highway Hygiene
- SMOKE WATCH: When Glyn and Susan Ward...
- 2 Held on Car Theft Charges After Stakeout
- Heal the Bay Staff Scientist Is Good as Gold : Environment: Mark Gold is credited with bringing credibility to efforts to clean up Santa Monica Bay.
- Islam Scores a Fundamental Victory : Algeria: Shut out for 30 years, Muslims seize the vote to express their rage at socialist ineptitude and their yearning for decency.
- Tennis
- 2 Omaha Police Officers Are Beaten by at Least 8 Men as Onlookers Jeer
- Pioneer Investors' Ire Grows as Hopes Dim
- American Wanted in Glendale Foiled in Italian Jailbreak
- THOUSAND OAKS : U.S. Officials Seize $4-Million Ranch
- FULLERTON : Senior Is First Art Scholarship Winner
- Protesters Ordered to Keep Clear of Karlin Home
- Wet Weekend From 2 Storms Expected After Warm Respite : Winter: Forecasters see more rain again by Tuesday in a follow-the-leader weather system. Such a pattern could help ease the state's drought.
- Woman Trying to Rescue Family From Fire Killed
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Duke Holds Off Virginia, 68-62
- This Comment Draws a Doubting Thomas
- When 'Miss Sherri' Got an Abortion : A 1962 Ordeal Becomes an HBO Movie
- 'Infomercial' May Sell Your Avocado Peeler, but . . .
- 2 S. Africa Bombs Laid to White Extremists
- November Sales of Existing Homes in State Rose 4%
- NEXT STEP? John Robinson and John Madden...
- Confiscation of Bingo Machines Forces Indian Hall to Close
- Eastern Germans See Own Secret Police Dossiers
- Russia Dares to Tread
- Program Reaches Out to Drug-Affected Preschoolers : Health care: Private Santa Monica project is first on Westside to try to educate and study this growing group of troubled children.
- Reapportionment Shuffles the Political Deck : Elections: Incumbents scramble for safe seats under proposed new districts. Westside officeholders are especially affected.
- Loyola Women Are Beaten by Nebraska, 85-54
- Actor Sets a New Course : Theater: Walter Koenig is best known as navigator Chekov in 'Star Trek,' but he hopes his stage work helps change that.
- Haight Is Still Happenin' : Fashion: More than two decades after the blossoming of flower power, Haight-Ashbury hipsters are still doing their own thing.
- Yaroslavsky Seeks Inquiry of Green Line Builder, Plans
- Yaroslavsky Resolves to Take a Risk
- VENTURA : Port May Buy Part of Harbor Center
- 'Scanty Panty' Lawsuit Filed by 4 Women : Courts: They contend that management at the Red Onion in Santa Ana knew that the events they participated in violated a city ordinance.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tasty Food in a Stable Situation
- Dow Jones Gains 3.58 for Its Fifth Straight Record : * Stocks: Computer-driven buying sent the index into the plus column. Losing issues edged gainers 931 to 845 on the Big Board.
- New Cease-Fire in Yugoslavia Is Due Today
- Waves and Means : Publisher Hopes Surfer's Journal Will Be Sport's National Geographic
- Cities Seek Chips Off Old Christmas Trees : Recycling: Over the next week, officials hope to collect and grind up at least 45,000 pines for such uses as composting.
- Barona Indians Close Bingo Hall : Betting: Gaming machines confiscated in an October raid add up to heavy losses.
- Man, 74, Found Shot to Death in His Home
- Woman, 88, Killed in Traffic Collision
- Long Beach Chief Rejected Request to Retire : Inquiry: Lawyer says city manager's subsequent reassignment of Binkley is unfairly punitive.
- This Professor Deals in Dollars and Sense : Football: Harbor College employee Harold Daniels doubles as an agent for some of the NFL's best players.
- REAL ESTATE
- Panel Calls for U.S. Education Standards, Tests
- A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : FOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
- Mother Teresa Displays Determination to Conquer Life-Threatening Illness
- Judge Won't Halt Payment to Developers : Ahmanson Ranch: An environmental group had argued that a parks agency has no authority to transfer the $10 million.
- Zoning Structure Is Under Attack : Government: Loss of Warner Ridge case sparks another lawsuit. City officials fear that more such costly battles are on the way.
- A Dispute, a Knife--and Year's 1st Homicide : Crime: Man is clubbed and stabbed at trailer park. A family of three are suspects.
- No Holiday From Danger : Praise for cool-headed work by law enforcement officers
- Winters, Padres Executive, Dies
- Webb Tosses, Gets Tossed, but Kings Win
- Millen, Gretzky Strike Oil
- WHAT ROSS IS FACING : QUARTERBACKS
- KOST-FM Coasts to 8th Straight Ratings Win : Radio: KLOS-FM's team of Mark and Brian still rule the morning airwaves.
- Report Today to Determine Fate of Anaheim Home for Disabled
- S. Korean Furniture Firm Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
- Voters to Get Choice: Tax Hike or Sharp Cut in Services : Fiscal crisis: Rancho Palos Verdes will be forced to shut down most of city government if revenues are not increased, one councilman says.
- CAMARILLO : Robber Holds Up Credit Union Branch
- Rams, Holmgren Meet; Knox Makes the Rounds : Football: Former Seahawk coach remains club's top candidate, but Shaw interviews 49er coordinator.
- Concert to Feature Music of Paradise Ghetto
- THE HUMAN CONDITION : SABOTAGING SUCCESS : Art of Self-Defeat
- Gang Violence at All-Time High; Turf Wars Blamed : Harbor area: 'It's never been as bad,' LAPD detective says, citing drive-by shootings, homicides and assaults.
- McIlvaine Replaces Herrera as South Torrance Baseball Coach
- Lowery's 31 Help Loyola Beat Marist
- AEROSPACE
- Where to Score Used Sportswear
- Whistle-Blower Claims D.A. Investigator Threatened Him
- Tark's Going Out With a Whimper
- Rast Among Finalists for NCAA Award
- Tennis
- Tennis
- Add recruiting: One of Cherokee Parks' future...
- Mater Dei senior Todd Acalin won the...
- Jamal Farmer Returning to Familiar Soil : College football: Former Granada Hills running back who had turbulent career at Hawaii will play senior season at Cal State Northridge.
- STAGE
- PERSPECTIVE ON GLOBAL LEADERSHIP : Nations Must Look Out for No. 1 : The Cold War's end will intensify, not dampen, the strategic contest between the new world powers.
- And, now the sequel: Dead Poets Society...
- Twice in a Lifetime : Rodeo Drive: Luxe retailer Lina Lee has gone from expensive and flamboyant to expensive and eclectic after pulling herself out of bankruptcy.
- San Diego
- Pro-Democracy Marchers Stage Algeria Protest
- Some Charges Against 3 Drug Officers Dismissed
- OXNARD : Burglars Strip Home of Family on Holiday
- San Diego
- THE NHL : Kurri, Kings, Try to Straighten Out Season
- Aggies Ready to Be Upset, but UCI Loses : Anteaters: Irvine closes to within one point before falling, 75-71, to uninspired New Mexico State.
- TCU Picks Pat Sullivan as Football Coach
- San Diego Spotlight : The Decor Rates a Bravo, the Food Something Less
- Third Man Is Arrested in Drive-By Shooting Case
- Shopping the Haight
- Bank Staffers Take a Day of Counseling : Robbery: Bank of America employees who were taken hostage New Year's Eve also get a chance to question bank officials about the holdup.
- AIDS Patient Gets Probation
- SIMI VALLEY : School Bleachers Closed After Fire
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley Wins Conference Opener, 91-62
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : CS Long Beach Defeats UC Irvine
- Cypress Loses Opener in Rotary Shootout
- QUOTABLE
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Cancer Therapies Said to Prolong Life
- Russians Fume as Prices Soar : Reforms: Although warned, shoppers are shocked by the huge markups. Yeltsin's popularity is being put to its toughest test.
- Former Deputy Arrested After His Badge Was Worn by Impostor at Rose Parade
- There's Less to 'Scanty Panty' Dispute Than Meets Eye
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Victim of Cannon Explosion Critical
- Wanted: New World Order for Trade : Australian protest spotlights inconsistencies in U.S. policy
- RTD Driver Blames Crash on Scuffle With Robbers
- Noted Movie Producer Mike Frankovich Dies
- Who's No. 1? They Both Are : Miami: Hurricanes are happy to win the AP poll, but they would like to know which coach voted them No. 3.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Crisp Free-Throw Shooting Lifts Channel Islands, 58-34
- Spanos Issues An Urgent Plea for Success Now : Football: Charger owner says he, fans are tired of waiting for a winner to appear.
- TELEVISION/RADIO
- STAGE REVIEW : Magnificent 'Butterfly' at S.D. Civic
- REAL ESTATE : Some Home Builders Discovered Ways to Survive a Down Year
- SACRAMENTO WATCH : New Laws, Fresh Hope
- Don't Touch This No. 1 Pick With a 10-Foot Poll
- UNLV Runs Past Fullerton in the Second Half : Big West: Rebels come from behind with big plays by Spencer and a big change on defense.
- 'Trane Arrives on Prestige Records Tracks
- THOUSAND OAKS : Man Charged With Using Fake Badge
- Man, 22, Escapes Jail Work Detail
- LAGUNA BEACH : Group Wants to Add Restroom on Beach