- INS Delay Holds Up Application for Driver's License
- Holiday Warmth : Granada Hills Parade Basks in Mild Weather--and Christmas Spirit
- A '50s Victim of the CIA Is Finally at Rest, With Honors : *Guatemala: President Jacobo Arbenz was toppled by a U.S.-directed coup; now even the military grants him hero status.
- Chatsworth : Kids Help Plant Trees at Metrolink Station
- Valleywide : Zoning Officials to Meet in Valley
- Foes of Troop Deployment to Bosnia Not Upholding GOP Pledge on NATO
- Cowboys' Gamble Costs Them Game : Pro football: Switzer's decision to go for first down on fourth down with two minutes remaining opens door for Eagles, who win, 20-17.
- Last Marcus Brother Shall Be First at Edison : Soccer: Charger Coach Trent says his youngest brother, Todd, is the one with the most talent.
- NOTES : Walter Trout Band's Import CDs Are Now Available
- Gunman in Harlem Store Fire Identified
- Ex-Judge Still Agonizes Over Antonovich's '88 Phone Call : Ethics: Eric E. Younger believes he was wrongly admonished after the supervisor called about a case he was hearing.
- From Dirty Trickster to Your Honor? : Mind-boggling: Watergate's Donald H. Segretti is proposed for Orange County judgeship
- Instrument for Unity : Singer's 'L.A. Music Week' Seeks to Bridge Racial Gaps
- COUNTYWIDE : SIMI VALLEY : L.A. Painter Dies in Fiery Accident
- FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : IN PERSON : He Loves the Water, but Rain Dampens His Day
- FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : PERSPECTIVE : A Remarkable Turnaround in Buena-Clinton Area
- Saints Kicking Themselves After Andersen Effort : NFC: He burns old team with four field goals, three of more than 50 yards, in 19-14 Falcon victory.
- Questionable Play Trips Up Ducks : Hockey: Wilson disgusted after Anaheim struggles against the Oilers in 3-1 loss.
- Bears Suffering Early Hibernation : Interconference: Cincinnati deals Chicago its fifth loss in six games, nearly ending any Bear playoff hopes.
- Cowboys' Gamble Costs Them Game : Pro football: They fail on fourth-down play with two minutes left; Eagles win, 20-17.
- Announcement May Sink Snoop Doggy Dogg Tour : Pop music: What lawyer calls a premature statement by Premier Entertainment Group could prompt trial judge to deny rapper permission to travel out of state.
- 1 Man Killed, 2 Hurt in Apparent Robbery
- Ojai Man Fatally Shot Outside Stable in Meiners Oaks
- Injured Sailor Rescued After Week Adrift on Boat : Ordeal: Solo yachtsman, 82, is in good condition after being found unconscious on his 36-foot craft. He had been struck in the head by boom during rough weather.
- Picking Up a Natural Habit
- Wilson Speechless After Duck Loss : Hockey: He has no time for questions after 3-1 setback to Oilers stretches team's winless streak to nine games.
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : L.A. Benched / Week 15 : When Roger Goodell Talks, They Listen
- NHL ROUNDUP : Islanders Bombard Hextall, Come Up With 6-2 Victory
- Signal Our Support for Democracy : *Russia: The U.S. must clearly back fair and free elections, even if it means Yeltsin's loss.
- Getting the Message Isn't as Easy as ABC
- 11 Get Nobels, Including 2 UC Irvine Scientists
- Researchers From UCI Accept the Nobel Prize : Science: Among those on hand in Stockholm to receive the prestigious awards are Fred Reines, a winner in physics, and Sherwood Rowland, honored in chemistry.
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Reno, McPeak Reunite in Quest for Gold
- Norwegians Finish 1-2 in World Cup Super-G
- SOCCER / GRAHAME L. JONES : Another Good Excuse to Go to Paris: 1998 World Cup Draw
- NBA ROUNDUP : Grizzlies Set Record for Losing
- South All-Stars Are Too Quick
- Lakers Ought to Be Hungrier Than They Are
- 'Holy Office' Among Best of Cinema Judaica Film Fest
- DANCE REVIEW : 'Voices in Motion' Showcase Reveals Emerging Talent
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Warwick and Bacharach, Ringing Familiar
- Give Thanks for James' Big Games
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Pop : Iggy Pop Shows the Kids a Thing or Two
- 'Mixed' a Sudsy Take on the Quest for Parenthood
- Subway Clerk Dies of Burns in Booth Attack
- Ancient Find Helps Unravel Past : Discovery: Woven fragments on San Miguel Island are expected to give scientists insight into sandal- and basket-making among settlers at least 8,600 years ago.
- COUNTYWIDE : CAMARILLO/PIRU/OJAI : Supervisors May Put Library Tax to Voters
- Group Will Try to Preserve Affirmative Action : Activism: Campaign against proposed initiative to end sex and gender preference programs is planned.
- For Dead, the Music Lives On : Most Deadheads Are Grateful That Band Decided Not to Go On Without Jerry Garcia
- NOTES
- Take Another Look at L.A.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Specialized Directories Business Is Looking Up : Advertising: Targeted yellow pages offer ethnic, other groups more than just listings in their languages.
- No Fences Make Good Neighbors
- Protest Against 'Indecency' Ban on Internet Set
- COMMITMENTS : The Lady of Guadalupe Reaches Across Generations
- Raiders Losing Grasp on Season : Pro football: Nothing goes right as they drop fourth in row, 29-10, to Steelers after key call.
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : HE'S NOT DOGGING IT
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : It Didn't Take Long to Break Up the Mariners
- Rose Parade Will March Without KTTV's Cameras : Television: Channel 11 abandons its longtime coverage, citing the station's pending move to the Westside--and not KTLA's ratings domination.
- Morgan Stanley to Lead Quake Bond Sales : Securities: The $1.5 billion in notes would help California overhaul its insurance system.
- A Red-Hot Fund-Raiser on The Pond's Big Bed of Ice
- Playing Politics With Population in China : *Asia: Beijing manipulates the issue to gain the upper hand with neighboring nations and beyond.
- Bailout Strategy Rankles, but It Affects O.C. Projects Only
- Egypt-Gaza-Israel Railway OKd
- FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : Agenda : Issues Coming Up
- Encino : B'nai B'rith Members Deliver Food to Needy
- Buffalo, Used to Winter's Worst, Shut Down by Snow
- Valleywide : Volunteering Opportunities
- Catching the Spirit : More than 500 faithful mark the 1531 appearance of the Virgin Mary before a Mexican peasant whom she instructed to build a church.
- The Dark Side of the Fame Game : Safety: Every day in L.A., young models make a grab for their big break. But not everyone with a business card is legitimate, insiders say.
- Man Fatally Shot During Fight at Party
- Topanga Dispute Sign of a New Age : Development: A proposed building site may hold Native American graves. But few have rallied to preservationists' cause, evidence that the rustic community may be changing.
- Hats Off to Murphy, Colbert and a Few Others : Golf: It's all about money as the spoils are divided on the final day of Diners Club matches at PGA West in La Quinta.
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Thompson's 28 Points Lead USC
- DANCE REVIEW : The Gospel According to Kylian
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Theater : 'Children of Eden' a Celebration of Life
- SEASON ENDERS: Eighteen collegiate football bowl games...
- Ramon Collazo Perez; Helped in Founding of Casa Del Mexicano
- NBA ROUNDUP : Expansion Grizzlies Set the Record for Losing
- Where's a Times Reviewer When You Need One?
- Lawyer Gets 24-Year Sentence in Fraud Case
- SOUTH KOREA
- Study Paints Positive Picture of Immigration : Government: Both legal and illegal immigrants use fewer government resources than native-born citizens, the report says. Critics contend that the findings are slanted.
- Calabasas : Compromise Resolves Subdivision Dispute
- Calabasas : Jump in Enrollment Boosts School Revenue
- Unlike Cowboys, Giants Gamble, Strike It Rich
- Frustrations Rise as Clippers Fall : Pro basketball: Williams fouls out for second consecutive game and team loses eighth in a row, 111-104, to Pacers.
- MOVIES'Toy' to the World: Disney's "Toy Story"...
- For KCBS, No News Is Good (Enough) News
- Federal Health Care Fight to Have Major Impact on State
- Oiler Goaltender Ranford Makes a Big Turnaround : Hockey: After playing poorly and being pulled from game, he gets his act together on trip.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Waverly Consort Delivers a Medieval 'Story'
- MUSIC REVIEW : Hickox, Vogel Reaffirm L.A. Chamber's Standards
- Uh, About That RSVP. . .
- Israelis Pull Out of W. Bank City of Tulkarm
- Whitewater Panel Probes Meeting : Inquiry: At 1993 gathering, Clinton lawyers sought to thwart the investigation, senator charges.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : No Longer a Winless Rogue, Royal Chariot Captures Turf Cup
- He Looks Like Young of Old : NFC: Quarterback throws for 336 yards and two touchdowns and runs for a third as San Francisco romps past Carolina, 31-10.
- Lions Foil McNair's Big Day : Interconference: Detroit holds off Houston rally, led by Oilers' top draft pick, to win fifth in a row, 24-17.
- PRO FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : L.A. Benched / Week 15
- Postseason Money Eludes Most Replacement Players
- Norwegians Finish 1-2 in World Cup Super-G
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Walker: Blues Potency, but No Star Power
- PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN RIGHTS : Prostitution Is Rape That's Paid For : The U.S. military must have zero tolerance for this exploitation of women and children, at home and abroad. : BY JANICE G. RAYMOND
- San Fernando : Tow Franchise to Add $64,000 to City Coffers
- Mark Chapin Johnson, chairman designate of the...
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- North Ireland Peace Efforts Losing Steam : Talks: Momentum of Clinton visit fades in deadlock over IRA refusal to surrender arms.
- Peace Push Grows in Disputed Basque Region of Spain
- For Lack of Pennies, the Children Die : With Western aid down, disease takes a dreadful toll in Third World--and so do wars
- Valleywide : Storm System Could Bring Rain This Week
- Ship to Be Investigated in Ramming of Yacht
- COUNTYWIDE : OJAI : Sen. O'Connell to Meet With Residents
- Earthquake Safety Can Be Part of the Package : My True Love Gave to Me: 3 Working Batteries, 2 Freeze-Dried Cheesecakes and a Portable : AM-FM Radio
- 2 Basque Police Officers Killed
- Zeanah Is Feeling Heat Over Letter on Project : Development: A claim by the Thousand Oaks councilwoman that some colleagues' votes are already cast for Adventists' plan is met with anger.
- COUNTYWIDE : SIMI VALLEY : Cadets Drill to Raise Money for Uniforms
- Tightly Rapt : Toronto's Stoudamire Won't Come Unwound, Not After All He Has Been Through in Life
- NCAA SOCCER : Wisconsin Gains Duke's Respect, 2-0
- Seahawks Rally Past Broncos : AFC: Denver races to 20-3 halftime lead, but Seattle charges back, 31-27, to remain in playoff contention.
- Bills Put Big Hurt on Rams : Interconference: Kelly, Thomas display their improved health as Buffalo improves to 9-5 with 45-27 victory.
- Tampa Bay Gives Green Bay the Boot : NFC: Husted's 47-yard field goal in overtime sends the Buccaneers to a 13-10 victory.
- Success Is Cut Short : Girls' Team Is Disqualified After Race Because Runners' Uniform Was Risque
- Playoff Could Be in the Wild Cards for Colts : AFC: Indianapolis deals Jacksonville its sixth consecutive loss and maintains the inside track for a wild-card berth.
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Hickox Lifts L.A. Chamber
- In CalPERS Investing, She's Definitely Not Retiring Type
- CBO Chief in Hot Seat of Budget Debate
- Uncle Sam's Farm : Imagine--getting marijuana free from the government. It's a reality for the Acapulco Eight, who are supplied as part of an old medical program.
- Dueling Initiatives Cloud Legalization Bid
- 'Homework' We Should All Tolerate
- Blaze Caused by Faulty Furnace Displaces Family
- For Homeless Shelter Alumni, a Warm Reunion in the Snow
- Indonesia Eager for Foreign Investment : Asia: Critics say U.S. firms' lack of patience and flexibility is causing them to lose out to competitors from other countries.
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : If Her Musical Talent Is to Develop, So Must She : DAUGHTERS OF SONG <i> by Paula Huston</i> ; Random House; $23, 363 pages
- TENNIS / JULIE CART : Sampras' Feat of Clay Dispels Any Doubts
- Race and Anchors: Look at the Facts
- SEC Bans Convicted Swindler for Life
- Three Southland Students Named Rhodes Scholars : Education: They are among 32 selected nationwide for elite program at Oxford University. Past participants include President Clinton.
- Among Bosnian Serbs, the Reigning Fear Is Now NATO : Balkans: Near the route to Gorazde, east of Sarajevo, peace enforcers are seen as the enemy--just like Muslims.
- Big Businesses See Big Drop in Insurance Costs, Survey Finds
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- COLUMN ONE : Can Racial Stereotypes Psych Out Students? : In a controversial new view of underachievement, Stanford's Claude Steele says poor performance by blacks and others is linked to a fear of fulfilling negative images.
- SCIENCE FILE : MEDICINE : Trial Balloon : A New Technique Uses an Inflatable Catheter to Unclog Arteries in Stroke Victims, but Its Use in the Brain Is Highly Experimental.
- I Didn't Know That...
- School Busing
- Holden on Legal Costs
- Congress
- COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Actors Can't Get Hollywood to Look In On Local Theater
- Valley Aquifer Project
- Scientists Suggest Link Between Cosmic Dust, Climate Changes
- Earthwatch: A Diary of the Planet
- Danger to U.S. Troops
- COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : On Values and TV
- Friends, Others Offer Complex View of Rathbun : Profile: Descriptions of the top auto photographer, suspected in the slaying of a Hermosa Beach model, range from a nice, social guy to a loner with a temper. Investigators find it equally difficult to pin down simple aspects of his life.
- Low Protein Diet Could Save Lives of Dialysis Patients
- Pitney on Hollywood
- Eating Pizza May Protect Against Prostate Cancer
- Threatt Good in the End : Pro basketball: After cold spell, he makes two late three-point shots to lift Lakers, 87-82.
- Sunlight Deprivation Blamed for Some Illnesses in Elderly
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 11, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 11, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 11, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 11, 1995
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY - News from Dec. 11, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 11, 1995
- 1st U.S. Marines Land in Bosnia for NATO Duty
- Homing In on a Loan : With Credit Debt Up, Buyers and Lenders Have to Innovate
- STOCKING STUFFERS: Need something to finish off...
- Lenders Liberalize Loans for Cash-Poor Home Buyers : Credit: More people realize the American dream. But their riskier debt could fuel a rash of foreclosures.
- Microsoft Reportedly Seeking Major Stake in NBC : Television: Deal would allow software giant to use network's programs online. Observers doubt pact is in the works.
- Microsoft Reportedly Seeking Major Stake in NBC : TV: Observers doubt pact is in the works. The two firms are expected to announce plans for cable news channel this week.
- GOING AFTER DAD: For deadbeat dads, 1996...
- FICTION
- Early December once again found Santa...
- SPECIAL SKI ISSUE : CROSS COUNTRY : GRAND CANYON
- Children of Light's Aging Survivors Keep the Faith : Religion: Eleven of 18 original members of sect have died. But the rest retain belief in eternal earthly life.
- Ethics Cash Out as Russia's Campaign Coffers Rake It In
- Clinton Vows to Protect Medicaid in Budget Battle
- The Little School That Could
- Ailing Black Orange Makes Plea for Help : Media: Publishers say they need a turnaround in the next few weeks. Fewer than two dozen attend the meeting.
- Disadvantaged Youngsters Hop a Jetliner to Visit Santa Claus
- Rewriting the Books : Treasurer Moorlach Striving to Find Office's Proper Balance
- Orioles Had Room for Dignity, If Not Robinson : Commentary: After last week's firing, ex-Baltimore star player, manager and front office executive vows he will never work for the team again.
- Pepperdine Message: Last Season Is Over : Basketball: Waves defeat Weber State, 99-88, for third consecutive victory, something they didn't accomplish during dismal '94-95 campaign.
- Fox Experiment Fizzles, but Was Worth a Try
- Those Wildcats Are Always So Controversial
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION IX : Bell's 248 Yards Lead Atascadero
- Botha Gets Controversial Win
- ART : Footbridge to a New Dimension : Barbara Bloom's installation 'Pictures From the Floating World' plies a seductive path.
- The Globe, Act 2 : A $20-million grant pushes London's re-creation of Shakespeare's Globe closer to completion, but is the public ready for a 17th century theater experience?
- Early December once again found Santa...
- L.A. Speak : Antique Argot
- Romanian Melting Pot of Art and Architecture
- Mapping Out Gift Ideas
- For Teenagers, She's a Friend of the First Order : Social work: As an advisor on youth to the city of Boston, Sister Jean Marie Gribaudo is a whirlwind for change. 'She drives the establishment crazy,' the mayor says.
- Newly Rich Russians Flock to French Riviera : Europe: The wealthy--some legitimately so, some not--buy villas with cash and spend lavishly at nightclubs and hotels.
- The 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY WINNER, ROBERT PINSKY : An Inferno of Ice : Excerpt from Cantos 32 and 33 of "The Inferno of Dante"
- Why Author Considers 'AIDS Industry' Inept : Books: Elinor Burkett says too much emphasis is placed on money and not enough on a cure. And, in a nod to critics, she admits the work is venomous.
- Four-Star Films : 'The Lady Eve'
- Moscow's Pick to Head Chechnya Bows Out, Fears Violence
- 'Hotel Sorrento'
- Dead Reckoning (Cinemax Tuesday at 8:15 a.m.),...
- LightHawk Provides a Plane View of the Environment : Activism: Conservation group's four aircraft furnish big-picture views of damaged or threatened areas. It flies about 500 missions annually.
- 'Three Strikes' and the Incredible Shrinking Judicial Courage
- Birds of Feather Flock Together in New Mexico Federal Refuge : Wildlife: Endangered whooping cranes join sandhills, geese and ducks to winter at Bosque del Apache site. Tourists and bird-watchers follow on a wing and a prayer.
- Ventura Home Savings Branch Robbed
- WOODEN CLASSIC : McCoy Is Only 18, but He Shows He's Been Around Block : Bruins: Freshman's big game doesn't surprise teammates, who have seen him practice.
- WOODEN CLASSIC : Bruins Can Make Plays, but They Need a Playmaker
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION VII : Field Goal Block Wins for Covina
- A Classic Brick-fest at Pond
- WOODEN CLASSIC NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Wildcats Get Keady's Tongue Along With a Big Victory
- SEOUL MUSIC: You don't expect a lot...
- Access to Global Capital Fuels Changes in Europe
- The Long, Tortured Tale of Hughes' Project 776 : Arms deals: Wrangling over a costly '80s-era air defense contract with Egypt has led to secret arbitration in Switzerland.
- The Accidental Feminist : If the National Enquirer Proved Nothing Else During O.J., It Reaffirmed Its Surprising Pro-Woman, Anti-Abuse Stance
- Tour Operators Going Broke Send Clients Off to Nowhere : Consumers: Even established firms can fail. A California trust fund will protect some travelers, but otherwise, buyer beware.
- Poland Court Validates Presidential Vote : Election Stands Even Though Judges Found Ex-Communist Had Broken Law
- Urban Art : Off the Wall
- Admiral Forced to Retire Over Sex Harassment
- Gingrich Wants Funds for Covert Action in Iran
- Dying Patients Make Pilgrimage of Hope : Medicine: They plead for FDA approval of new drugs that are not cures but may extend their lives a few weeks or months.
- SPECIAL SKI ISSUE: Western Ski Resorts : Food With an Altitude : Resort restaurants give skiers new reason to head for the hills
- Boxer Seeks to Preserve Law on 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna
- Rain May Finally Be on Horizon
- World IN BRIEF : BELARUS : Missile Removal Pact Signed With Russia
- Provider Has a History of Legal Tangles : Health care: Paracelsus has been the accused and accuser in cases of false billing, poor care, conflict of interest and bribes.
- Quebec Separatism's Defeat Leaves Province a Caldron of Bitterness : Canada: Support for national unity offset anti-federalism. But many residents and businesses are considering leaving.
- THE BUDGET : Medicare Reform? GOP Didn't Go Far Enough
- No More Barriers : Removal of Barricades Signals Shift in Anti-Drug Strategy
- Student Who Sold Seeds From U.S. Lands Gets Probation
- CROSS-COUNTRY : Mortensen Wins National Title as Flu Catches Up With Stamps
- His Career Was Saved by Leaving the Kings : Hockey: Goaltender Grant Fuhr, now with St. Louis, has regained his top form and his appetite for the game.
- Irvine Turns Up Pressure, Rolls : College basketball: Full-court defense overcomes woeful shooting in 86-66 victory over Eastern Washington.
- NCAA VOLLEYBALL : Nebraska Ends UCLA's Season With Sweep
- Czernek's State Passing Record Provides Little Peace of Mind
- Loyola Guard Sinks Santa Barbara : College basketball: Williamson has 32-point night while leading Lions to a come-from-behind victory, 83-73.
- 800 Turn Out Hoping to Help Ducks' Holan
- 'Gaysploitation' Films Find a Nicely Profitable Niche
- Fan Alert: Guns N' Roses Gearing Up : The long-dormant band plans to go back into the studio next year and possibly tour.
- MOVIES : A Model Shoot : It's Earth vs. flying saucers time again, and director Roland Emmerich is relying not just on computers but on tried-and-true, 'low-tech' special effects for his 'Independence Day.'
- Early December once again found Santa...
- Fast Facts : Cab Fare
- Virtual to the Bottom of the Earth
- World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Headmaster Knifed to Death Outside School
- Opera in Vienna; Pass for Salzburg
- One of the funnier Eddie Murphy comedies...
- Sarajevo Serbs' Fears Threaten to Unsettle Peace
- Artistic License : Andrea Van de Kamp is the perfect 'people person': She never forgets a name and likes shaking hands. That comes in handy in her role at Sotheby's --and as John Van de Kamp's wife.
- Senate to Vote on Troop Deployment to Bosnia : Congress: Lawmakers will decide on three proposals. White House continues to push for show of support.
- 'Richie Rich'
- Cozy Living in a Kansas Cold-War Relic : Lifestyles: Couple fashioned a three-level home in an abandoned missile silo outside Topeka. There are no home security worries, but the front door takes some getting used to.
- Bridge to a Life of Literacy : The Puente Language Program Helps Thousands Learn English--With No Strings Attached
- Students Test Insect Recipes the Hard Way
- OK in Church but Not in the Schools : Bible-based creationism has its place, even in Alabama
- Street Barricades Come Down : Law enforcement: Roadblocks have lost effectiveness in controlling neighborhood drug trafficking, police say.
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : County Democrats Will Sit Out Assembly Race, Rest Up for the Long Run
- When Running Away From Home Isn't a Fleeting Thought
- Spirit Spreading in Wake of Parades on Land and Water
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Lakers Need to Stop Talking the Talk and Try Walking the Walk
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Cries Foul in 85-69 Loss
- Rio Mesa's Bautista Has Sights Set on State Championship : Wrestling: Last year's Channel League champion and runner-up at the Southern Section Division I finals expects more of himself than a return visit to the finals.
- PREP ROUNDUP
- Pepperdine Getting Point Across : College basketball: Hill scores 25 as Waves keep atoning for last season's record with 99-88 victory over Weber State.
- Media Shy, Music Savvy : R. Kelly--a writer, producer and singer with the Midas touch--is a dominant force in R&B.; So what's a little, um, intense scrutiny among friends? 'You don't know how I am in real life.'
- Is Tutor Employee or Contractor?
- FICTION
- The 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : THE ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION WINNER, MARK MERLIS : At the Edge of the Abyss : Excerpt from "American Studies"
- Taking a Break Closer to Home
- Snags Abound in Plan to Protect a Wild River : Nature: Farmers, miners, a builder and cities have conflicting interests in the Santa Clara, which is home to endangered wildlife. Some fear the waterway could be torn apart.
- Notes about your surroundings
- Ice Dogs Lose This Shootout
- NBA ROUNDUP : Malone Scores 51 to Lead Jazz Past Slumping Warriors, 123-109
- DANCE & MUSIC NEWS
- COVER STORY : Sense and Bankability : Hottest name around? Try Jane Austen, 178 years after her death.
- She Works on Full Commission : Libby Larsen, a throwback to the likes of Mozart and Haydn, wants her works heard in concert halls, not classrooms.
- Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- Marketing That New-Time Religion : Methodology, Not Theology, Is The Secret Behind The Latest Boom in The Church Business
- SPECIAL SKI ISSUE: Western Ski Resorts : Lofty Heights Can Be Recipe for Trouble
- The 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY WINNER, DORIS LESSING : Clear Visions, Persian Nights : Excerpt from "Under My Skin"
- Supermarkets Bring Service to China : Asia: Capitalism offers what shoppers in the West take for granted, including helpful clerks and air conditioning. Prices appear beyond the reach of the masses, however.
- Cat Drownings Lead to Official's Resignation
- 'Settler Judaism' Exposes the Hypocrisy of Jewish Unity : Israel: Jews must reclaim the God of the Torah, commanding love of the stranger, not the God of sectarian intolerance.
- Barnett Visits Georgia, but Is It to Recruit Players or New Job?
- Long Beach Dominates on Defense
- COVER STORY : Emma Thompson, Sensibly : The levelheaded actress turns screenwriter with her adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility.' (And please, let's have no mention of you-know-who.)
- The 16th Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ROBERT KIRSCH AWARD WINNER, STEPHEN J. PYNE : Fires That Build and Burn : Excerpt From "World Fire"
- Early December once again found Santa...
- STYLE / RESTAURANTS : NEW GRILL IN TOWN
- O'Leary Calls for a Review of Her Practices
- Days of Her Life: Deidre Hall's battle with infertility is a made-for-TV movie starring herself
- New Law Allows Leeway in Herbal Claims : Health: FDA approval of labeling could still leave room for confusion, agency official says. Public is warned to be vigilant.
- Browns Didn't Check Calendar : Pro football: They lose, 27-11, to Vikings, who have an 11-4 record in the month of December under Green's coaching.
- Ohio State's George a Runaway Winner : Heisman Trophy: Buckeye back gets 50 more first-place votes and 264 more points than the runner-up, Nebraska quarterback Frazier.
- Making the Connection Between Time and Value in the Workplace
- Substance Found in Rat Brains May Lead to New Painkiller
- French Government Ready to Negotiate End to Strike : Europe: But Paris won't budge on the heart of its plan to overhaul its costly social security system.
- And You Thought the Twos Were Terrible
- Chinese Bathhouse Fire Kills 18 Female Workers
- Families Adhere to Holiday Traditions, Survey Finds : Lifestyles: Presents on the porch, lobster dinner, hunting trip--wacky or not, Americans refuse to change Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's rituals.
- Ancient Mariners of Space