- Man With AIDS Virus Convicted of Assault for Spitting at Deputies
- Mission Viejo to Consider Tax Rebate for Residents
- Poland Finally OKs New Cabinet
- OXNARD : Bank Robbers Fit Same Description
- Our Critics Pick Their Favorite Plays
- Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : If Not Gielgud in Cairo, Try the Pier
- And to All on the Scene, Let '92 Be Green
- Whittaker Corp. in Simi Valley won a...
- Lagomarsino Will Move Political Base
- Family Offers Reward for Information on Killer
- WOMAN IN THE NEWS : UCLA Professor Is Seeking a Front-Row Seat for History : Education: A $1.6-million grant to set national standards gives Charlotte Crabtree a chance to upgrade the teaching of our past.
- In case you missed it, a Michigan...
- Homeless Warm to Gifts of Fur Coats : Donation: Some animal rights activists blast act as publicity stunt, but displaced women are delighted by furrier's act.
- Surreal, Dizzying, Murky: New Politics of the Koreas : Geopolitics: The bottom line is that between North and South, not much is clear.
- Child Welfare Head Wants Foster Parents Tested, Trained
- Fire Department Asks for Donations of Toys
- Boy Killed at Target Range Is Identified
- Raiders to Keep Chiefs Guessing : Pro football: Reporters are banned from practice for first time since the team moved to L.A. in 1982.
- Kings Trade Gilhen for Millen in Center Swap : Hockey: Two-time Olympian had only one goal in 11 games for Rangers and was playing in a minor league.
- McCobb Is Realizing Potential Where It Is Important: in Class
- 'Tis the Season for Christmas Shows : Television: Fictional characters and religious leaders present the message of the holidays; music specials ring in Yule, too.
- Miscellany
- Mollie Flint
- Kid Was Great, but Name of the Game Is Survival
- Freedom Bowl : San Diego State's Cree Morris Studies His Transfer Possibilities : College football: After losing job to Trabuco Hills' Lowery, former starting quarterback is looking for a place to play.
- General Automation Inc.: The Anaheim computer company...
- Imagine Films Stock Declines on Founders' Threat to Leave
- Hydraulics International Has $14.6-Million Contract
- Kerrey Revamps Campaign Staff; Manager Quits
- Surprisingly Apt Definitions Out of the Mouths of Babes
- Staff Transfers to Ease Backlog at Prenatal Clinic
- Lagomarsino Plans Move Out of County : Politics: The congressman ended up in a district with Rep. Elton Gallegly under a map being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Unless the boundaries change, he will go north to preserve GOP unity.
- Teen-Age Trendsetters Leave Price Tags On : Fashion: Youths throughout the nation are flaunting clothing costs. Some are using the logo of an expensive line that they can't afford.
- SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
- Insurer Zenith Plans Senior Note Offering
- Siberia Oil and Gas Project Wins OK, Benton Says
- Amwest Insurance Group Inc. appointed Neil F....
- JBL Making Big Sounds With Speaker Technology : Audio: Industry sales have remained flat in recent years, but the Northridge-based firm has seen annual sales growth of about 20% during the period.
- Prejudice, Poverty Mark AIDS in Tijuana
- Community Policing / Panorama City, North Hollywood
- COUNTYWIDE : Helicopter Santa Brings Toys, Cheer
- Bush Urges Tackling of Domestic Problems
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
- Pro Basketball
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Words, Poway Comes Back to Haunt Kearny
- JAZZ REVIEW : Like Father, Like Daughter
- The Only Certainty: Rams' Season Is Over : Pro football: Ahead lies hiring a coach, getting started on the draft and rebuilding after a disastrous autumn.
- PRO FOOTBALL : A Raider Star Is Born, but Brightness Remains to Be Measured
- Our Critics Pick Their Favorjite Plays
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Pixies: Who Needs Charisma?
- Democrats' Debate
- No-Fault Car Insurance
- Democrats' Debate
- Democrats' Debate
- Drivers Should Decide Turns
- King Hospital Accreditation
- ACLU, Gangs Can Use Park
- Education Reforms
- Lab Cancels Supercomputer in Blow to Cray
- H. R. Textron Inc. in Valencia won...
- Northrop Hit With Two Stop-Work Orders on B-2 : Defense: Air Force imposed sanctions, which are typically an indication of serious technical problems.
- Fighting Rages in Republic of Georgia; 30 Dead
- Tree Recycling Program
- Receiver's 94-Game Streak Was a Mere Slip of the Pen
- BASEBALL
- There Are No Miracles for Henning in San Diego : Pro football: Chargers fire coach after he compiles 16-32 record, has run-in with owner.
- Players View Henning Dismissal as Harsh Reality
- Our Critics Pick Their Favorite Plays
- 1990s a Decade of Paying Back
- Politicians
- BOOK REVIEW : Attempting to...
- Mideast Neighbors
- Board Should Stop Damage
- No-Fault Car Insurance
- Education Reforms
- No-Fault Car Insurance
- No-Fault Car Insurance
- Too Little, Too Late on GM Plant
- Democrats' Debate
- Let Them Bear Airport Noise
- MOVIES - Dec. 24, 1991
- MOVIES - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- Obituaries - Dec. 24, 1991
- TELEVISION - Dec. 24, 1991
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 24, 1991
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 24, 1991
- Names in the News - Dec. 24, 1991
- Names in the News - Dec. 24, 1991
- Names in the News - Dec. 24, 1991
- Weekend Box Office : 'Hook' Snags No. 1 Spot
- Carpenter Lawsuit Claims Robbins Duped Him : Politics: Former state senator, convicted in corruption scandals, says he was misled into funneling bribes to his legislative colleague.
- DAD'S HOLIDAY: He was waiting in line...
- COLUMN ONE : Blacks and AIDS: No Magic Cure : Despite the campaign of basketball superstar Earvin Johnson, heavy intravenous drug use and a plague of denial often keep the message from getting through.
- HELPING THE YOUNG: The semi-public Child Abuse...
- BAD TUNE: This Christmas story comes from...
- Jordan Developer, Park Service Held Private Meetings : Environment: Documents indicate that the sessions were intended to settle land-swap issues. The federal agency denies that any negotiating occurred.
- COSTA MESA : Project Blamed for Damage to Homes
- Airlines Told to Inspect Flaps on MD-11 Jets : Aviation: FAA says defects found on some planes. Major U.S. carriers report no problems.
- Officials Say U.S. Will Recognize All 12 Soviet Republics : Diplomacy: Membership in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will be recommended for some. Russia is choice for U.N. Security Council seat.
- RITZ WHO? Orange County's most posh hotel...
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1991
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1991
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1991
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 24, 1991
- REVIEW : A Good Year for Books on Business : Publishing: It may have been a tough time on the bottom line, but it certainly gave authors something to write about.
- J. C. Fletcher; Headed NASA Before, After Space Disaster
- Christmas Gift Turns Tragic as Two Die in Plane Crash : Accident: A teen-ager and an instructor pilot are killed when their small craft smashes into a Ventura hillside.
- Unease Over Economy Gnaws at Middle Class
- Lack of Regulations Sparks Cosmetic Surgery Turf War : Health: The field's sole requirement is an MD license. Doctors clash over who is qualified to do the procedures.
- Science / Medicine : Drug Halts, Slows Some Tumors
- The Byway Patrol : Law enforcement: Henhouse break-ins are part of a typical day for two deputies covering a 350-square-mile rural beat in the Gorman area.
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Fall, 1992, Admissions Still Open
- Lions Are Restless, Defeat Bills : Interconference: Buffalo keeps Thomas, Kelly and Lofton on sideline during 17-14 overtime loss.
- Beathard Looks at 3 College Coaches : Coaches: Georgia Tech's Ross, Miami's Erickson and Stanford's Green interest Charger GM.
- Boxing
- Tennis
- CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK : Team's 1992 Schedule Looks Like NFL Light
- Emotional Eagles Clip the Redskins : NFC: Philadelphia's 24-22 victory deprives Washington of reaching some team goals.
- MOVIE REVIEW : War, Reconciliation in Kurosawa's 'Rhapsody'
- HOLIDAY WATCH
- 'George Bailey Here, Speaking on Behalf of Your Local S&L;'
- Retailers Feel the Pinch of an Economic Grinch : Sales: A last-minute surge of buying failed to materialize at many stores.
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- OCCUPATION: MALL DECORATOR/INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR
- Texas Floods Oust Hundreds From Homes : Weather: After five days of heavy rain, the death toll stands at 13. Officials in some areas fear the worst is still to come.
- Humbug Ads About the Holocaust : Professional historical journals should feel no guilt about rejecting fraud
- Marina Lease Called a 'Gift' to Developer : Harbor property: County is considering extending agreement on prime land to 2062. Department director defends it as a 'good deal.'
- Foreign Stock Markets
- Community Policing / Studio City
- County Program to Sell Ads at Beach Rides Wave of Success
- College Basketball
- Chiefs Send the Raiders Packing : Pro football: Marinovich is nearly flawless in pro debut, but 27-21 loss means that L.A. must play at Kansas City in wild-card game.
- Gorbachev Vows to Stay Active in Russian Politics
- Russia's Flag Raised Over Embassy in Tehran
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- Changes in Europe and Taiwan Linked
- SAN CLEMENTE : All Parking Fines to Increase by $3
- How to Save Tax Dollars on Welfare : Find programs that work by getting recipients out of the house and into jobs
- Science / Medicine : Circuit Mimics Human Brain Cell
- Teen-Ager, Instructor Die in Crash : Accident: The Thousand Oaks youth received the 'familiarization flight' as a Christmas gift. The woman who died with him had wanted to be an airline pilot.
- REPORT CARD / T.J. SIMERS : School Is Out
- Track and Field
- CHINA
- Mutual Funds
- 5.0 Quake Rattles Alaska
- NEWS ANALYSIS : As Yeltsin Steps In, Some Doubt He Can Fill Role
- 2 Malaysians Doomed for Drug Trafficking
- Soviet Leaders Accused of Chernobyl Cover-Up : Disaster: Lies linked to many deaths in nuclear accident. Ukrainian report names Gorbachev, others.
- South-Central Stops an Incinerator
- COLUMN ONE : Collecting Dialect: No Fahdoodle : Frederic Cassidy, 84, has been cataloguing juicy colloquialisms for 26 years and his dictionary has reached the Hs. But don't be a dinkeldorf. It's 'not a rapid science,' he warns.
- Board Debates Nutrition, Allows Dana High Soft Drink Machines
- Boy Killed at Shooting Range
- PLATFORM : Choosing Risk
- Pop Music : Higbie Gives Brightness to 'Solstice'
- Birden Is Quite a Catch : Chiefs: Receiver burns Raider secondary for eight receptions, 188 yards and two touchdowns.
- ARTS
- Homeless Get a Chance to Call Relatives for Free
- Helping Vietnamese Youths Find Hope
- PREP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS : Capistrano Valley Top-Seeded in Orange Classic
- TV REVIEW : Valdez Puts an American Spin on PBS' 'La Pastorela'
- Bengals Save Best for Last : AFC: Esiason passes for three touchdowns as Cincinnati scores a 29-7 victory over the Patriots.
- Paternity Case Ruling Stuns Mother, Gives Father Hope : Family law: Although he has no biological connection to the boy who calls him 'Daddy,' Larry McLinden has a chance of winning custody.
- Recreation Braces for Cutbacks : 3 O.C. State Parks Will Be Hard Hit; Reductions Likely in Hours, Services
- Manning and Ellis of Clippers Are Chips Off Old NBA Block
- 'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : Emotions Surge at Re-Creation of Assassination
- Pop Music : 'Fun-Raiser': Good Way to Take Measure of Alternative Scene
- Graham Says Newspaper's Story Helps to Relieve the Pressure : Tennis: New York Times claims she's "over the hill" at 21, but Fountain Valley player is looking to improve game.
- Robinson Era Ends With a Thud, 23-9 : Rams: Coach's last game isn't memorable. Blown chances against Seattle result in 10th loss in row.
- Martin's Benchmark Came as a Reserve : Basketball: UCLA point guard returns to starting lineup after growing up while sitting down.
- Orange Coast Women Fade in Second Half, Lose to Chaffey, 77-60
- Suspect in Restaurant Grand Theft Dies in Hospital
- Chargers to Fire Henning After Loss : AFC: Georgia Tech's Ross reportedly heads list. Broncos earn bye in playoffs with a 17-14 victory.
- Lange Keeps Cool by Icing the Pressure : Football: Weird routines have helped ex-Los Alamitos and Fullerton College kicker relax and succeed at Tulsa.
- Sailing
- 'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : Emotions Surge at Re-Creation of Slaying
- Latino Immigrants Journey Home for Christmas
- 2 Men Killed, 1 Wounded in 3 Shootings in O.C. : Violence: Injured victim is arrested on assault charges; two others are held as murder suspects.
- A Pet's Best Friends : Animals: Stitching up wounds, comforting owners--it's all in a day's work at two off-hours emergency vet clinics.
- WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP : Olympic Sites Cut Off by Snow, Rain
- ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA
- Rapid-Paced Turtle Sales Starting to Slow Down : Toys: Rival manufacturers see a cooling of the 'Ninja' fad as a chance to regain a larger share of the market.
- A SPECIAL REPORT: NEW LAWS
- COLUMN RIGHT/ ALLAN B. HUBBARD : 'Iron Triangle' Would Quash Competitiveness : It's only the special interests and bureaucrats who can't see the value of cutting red tape.
- COSTA MESA : Special-Education Shifts Are Delayed
- Tijuana Gays Fearful of Crackdown : Rights: Police raids on two bars have resulted in unprecedented public debate. Some worry AIDS education programs will be hurt.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : New Bus Route to Serve County Clinic
- HOCKEY
- Tennis
- TV Program Airs Tape of Auburn Allegations : College football: "60 Minutes" broadcast connects Coach Dye to accusing player Ramsey. Dye's attorney answers.
- Body Dumped in Beirut May Be That of American Officer
- Cuba, Ukraine Sign Trade Agreement
- Oil Forces Carolina Towns to Alter Water Systems
- Science / Medicine : Vaccine Bait Used Against Rabies
- Traffic Experts to Have Say, Then Readers to Speak Out
- PORT HUENEME : City Manager Is Offered Contract
- Boxing
- Kline's Success: It's a Mini-Miracle on Ice : Speedskating: She qualifies for four Olympic events. Six months ago, she barely survived auto crash.
- Co-op Keeps Doors Open, Spirit Alive : Art: Many Hands is something of an anomaly in the struggling gallery scene. Members credit its 1960s-style vision.
- Stock Group Winners and Losers
- LINDA R. COHEN, Associate professor of economics, UC Irvine
- A SPECIAL REPORT: NEW LAWS
- JDL's Rubin Says Kahane Defendant Should Die
- The Eco-War Hits the Streets of the Inner City : Environment: More grass-roots groups are claiming racism and fighting back when toxic dumps and polluting industries are proposed for their neighborhoods.
- The Perfect Diet Book to Always Keep on Tap
- Toreros' Defense Stops Northridge : College basketball: USD's 80-59 victory is a pay-back for the Matadors' upset victory last season.
- Saints Win First Division Title : NFC: New Orleans gains Western championship with 27-3 victory over Cardinals and some help from Dallas.
- Horse Racing
- Broncos Get Early Gift From Chargers : AFC: Denver turns two turnovers into 17-14 victory, a bye and a home game in the playoffs.
- VALLEY SPORTS : CS Northridge Falls to 0-10, Losing at San Diego
- ARTS
- ARTS
- And Sealed With a Loss : Henning Era to End With Firing Today
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : '76 Gold Medalist Mueller Puts U.S. Speedskaters on Thick Ice
- Art and Issues: Need to Go Beyond Slogans
- World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Kosovo's Albanians Seek Independence
- YORBA LINDA : City Agrees to Buy Lot for $1.25 Million
- Bikers Bring Cheer and a Big New TV : Holiday: Motorcyclists give residents of a Santa Clarita rest home handshakes, hugs and a 50-inch television set.
- Science / Medicine : The Oldest Oldies: Caveman Music : Instruments made of bone or stone have been copied and used to create rhythms believed similar to those of prehistoric times. Researchers increasingly believe music played a major part in bringing humans of that era together.
- Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
- Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
- Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
- California Reapportionment
- 'For the Boys' Shows Wartime Culture From Behind Stage
- JAPAN
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- To Protect the Children of East L.A.
- Man Hurt as 300-Pound Wife Sits on His Chest
- OAK PARK : Students Take Food, Clothing to Indians
- Reseda 'Santa' Program Keeps Charity Near Home : Holidays: A high school attendance clerk runs a Christmas donations project that keeps an eye out for students whose families need aid.
- Late-Entry Couples Closes With 66 to Win by Four Shots, Earn $525,000
- Allegre Supplies Jets' Playoff Kick, 23-20 : AFC: New York gains final wild-card berth with overtime victory against Dolphins.
- JAZZ REVIEW : Hughes, Friends Get Into Swing of Things
- ARTS
- 'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : 'Hook' Stays Atop Weekend Box Office
- COUNTYWIDE : County to Recycle Christmas Trees
- License Plate Thieves Strike Neighborhood
- Farewells Abound in Kingdome
- Delahoussaye Plays Cards Right Again : Hollywood Park: He rides A.P. Indy to narrow victory over Dance Floor in the Futurity.
- Age of Beware-of-Us for This Flower Child
- Buccaneers Keep Colts Down, 17-3
- AZTECS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : SDSU's Transition to Irvine Going Smoothly, Luginbill Says
- NBA ROUNDUP : Orlando Controls Olajuwon, but Smith Sparks Rockets
- AUSTRALIA
- Agran Wages Lonely Fight of the Unknown : Politics: The former Irvine mayor is frustrated by those who have dismissed his run for the presidency.
- COLUMN LEFT/ HENRY A. WAXMAN : Quayle Group Meddles With Our Safeguards : The Competitiveness Council plays to the special interests, in secret, subverting the law.
- Roybal Draws Fire Over Loss of U. S. Aid for Immigrants : Congress: The 15-term House member points out that the California delegation did not unite behind the program. The low-key legislator has generated unusual attention recently.
- Upper Midwest takes stock in fiberglass fauna : Homeowners embellish yards with replicas of favorite farm animals. Cheeseburgers turn up, too. One area has become the Silicon Valley of such statuary.
- Japan Planning Tax Increase
- OXNARD : Boy, 7, Hit by Car, Critically Injured
- Tests Ease Life for College-Bound Students : Education: High school youths save time and tuition costs by passing Advanced Placement exams. Some now get extra recognition they didn't get before.
- Spurs' Strickland Reportedly Ends Holdout
- Packers Give Infante a Pink Slip : Firing: Green Bay coach compiles 24-40 record in four years, including 4-12 mark this season.
- Pop Music : A Celebratory, Wearying 'KROQ Christmas'
- In the Stars
- Laser Disc Distributing Firm's Picture Brightens : Entertainment: Chatsworth-based Image is poised to benefit from the coming-of-age of laser disc technology.
- Souping Up Computers for Extended Mileage : A couple hope their upgrades make Alpha Systems Lab of Irvine the high-tech 'success story of the 1990s.'
- REGIONAL REPORT : Little-Noticed Quake Law Now Producing Temblors : Development: The measure prohibits some kinds of construction within 50 feet of an active fault. In effect, it is a state-ordered zoning regulation.
- Body Was Female; Name Uncertain
- VENTURA : Peace Officers' Yule Show Draws 3,000
- Carlsbad Hit Hardest by Marines' Gulf War Deployment : Finance: City saw 5.1% drop in sales tax revenue during Operation Desert Storm, while Oceanside saw only 4.8% dip.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Seeks to End Parking Meter Jam
- NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens Beat Bruins With Savard
- Aztecs' Morris Studies His Transfer Possibilities
- Dance Reviews : Joffrey's New Casting for 'Nutcracker'
- Offense Still Is Icy for Lakers : Pro basketball: They return from Midwest with same inability to score and the streaking Suns win, 100-88.
- COMMENTARY : 91: YEAR IN REVIEW : '1492' and 'Mexico' Paint a Global Panorama : Art: The perfection of cultural values in two exhibits is more than refinement of form--it is a clarification of thoughts from the evolving history of humans.
- Group to File Complaint With FCC Over McDonald's 'Wish'
- Horse Racing
- ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA
- World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Interim Government Could Rule 5 Years
- CAPITOL JOURNAL : Lawmakers in Sour Mood as New Session Nears
- Bizarre Tangle Emerges on Sentence in CHP Deaths : Courts: Jury decreed death in '78 case. But judge, who now doubts man's guilt, resentenced him to life.
- Church Damaged by Arson Fires : Crime: Authorities have no suspects in Santa Monica blaze. An $18,000 piano and Christmas pageant costumes are destroyed.
- DANA POINT : A Church's Dream Will Take Form
- Tumultuous Two Years in Past, Vlcek's Life Is Back to Normal : Soccer: Foothill goalie finally adjusting after dealing with parents' divorce and gangs at former school.
- Tijuana AIDS Victim Strives to Help Others : Illness: The poverty-stricken 19-year-old is among sufferers in the border city who must deal with indifference, intolerance and inadequate treatment and medical facilities.
- Science / Medicine : Prehistoric Beasts in Exhibit Spotlight
- THOUSAND OAKS : Schools Nominated for National Award
- Chula Vista Cabdriver Shot Dead in Robbery
- COSTA MESA : New Vice President Appointed by OCC
- ORANGE : Officers Elected by School Trustees
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
- Robinson Era Ends With Thud : Rams: Coach's last game is hardly memorable. Los Angeles again blows opportunities against Seattle to lose, 23-9, for its 10th defeat in a row.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Toronto Shops for Something That Has a Special Ring to It
- Cowboys Finally Get Even With Falcons : NFC: Pay-back victory sends Atlanta to New Orleans as a wild-card team in the first round of the playoffs.
- ARTS
- Q & A : Ghosts of Markets Past Cry 'Logic'
- Bergen Brunswig Corp., ORANGE
- A SPECIAL REPORT: NEW LAWS
- Former Judge Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
- VENTURA : Applicants for New Arts Panel Sought
- Milwaukee Zoo to House 2 S.D. Koalas
- Season Closes With 17-14 Loss
- Long Wins Twice, but Titans Get Tie, Loss in Wrestling