STILL FAB: It’s been 30 years since...

STILL FAB: It’s been 30 years since they invaded America, but the Beatles are still a big hit. Their new double CD, “Live at the BBC,” was released Tuesday and quickly sold out at some Valley locations, including the Wherehouse in Sherman Oaks. . . . “We got 10 of them in, and sold out Wednesday afternoon,” says manager Dan Bauman. “Nirvana didn’t do that well.” Thursday was the 14th anniversary of John Lennon’s death.

HEAVY TASK: Where’s the beef? That’s an easy one. It’s in Hart High’s offensive line. The Newhall quintet average s 6-foot-4, 266 pounds. “The all-you-can-eat places don’t like us too much,” says Sant Sikand, the 300-pound right tackle. . . . But the big bodies will be tested tonight against the speed of Antelope Valley High in the Southern Section Division II championship (C1).

DATES: Fall is in the air, and so is romance, which means it’s the perfect time for Valley lovers, above, to cuddle by the fire, eat by candlelight, kiss by moonlight, or walk in the woods. . . . From the Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga to the Aroma Coffee & Tea Co. in Studio City, the Valley offers plenty of cozy dating alternatives. See Valley Life! Page 10.

CANDY CANE: Mr. Rodgers’ neighborhood is again lighting up the Valley. Dave and Cathy Rodgers, along with other residents, have spotlighted their area of Woodland Hills--”Candy Cane Lane”--with holiday decorations. (Valley Life! Page 27) . . . Not even the quake could stop tradition. Homes were hit hard, but, says Cathy, “we figured if we made it this far, we’d really deck it out.”

TONIGHT: “In Those Days,” a Christmas musical comedy, starts at 7:30 at Glendale Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Louise St. Tickets are $5. Information: (818) 242-8873.

WEATHER: Sunny, windy; highs in the 60s to near 70. B7

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