- SPORTSCOPE : Top-Ranked UCLA Women in NCAA Volleyball Semifinals for Third Time in Row
- Homelessness Claims New Victim: the Middle Class : On the streets: The story of one O.C. family's sudden plunge is being retold with chilling frequency.
- Pasadena : City to Join Image Project
- 2 Firms Owned By Harry W. Hay...
- Columbia Savings Sues Milken Over Junk Bond Sales
- Struggling with a string of losses, Data...
- Three D Departments Inc.: The Costa Mesa...
- Lyons Named CEO After Steering Ashton-Tate Revival
- Warner Bros., Burbank, named Lance Young senior...
- A Garnish of Karats
- Special Gifts from Your Kitchen
- Diverse Uses for Norton Air Base Planned When It Closes
- Chart House Endures on Same Steady Path
- Pentagon Starts Blood Program in Case of War : Gulf crisis: It is the first time the emergency collection plan has been put into effect.
- HOLIDAY BOOKS : Survival at Sea : Children's book author Gary Paulsen recalls his own sailing adventures in 'The Voyage of the Frog.'
- A World Gone Mad Marches to 'The Tin Drum'
- Christmas Eve Is Deadline to Register to Vote for 1st District Supervisor
- Jerry Wheeler, 44; Producer for TV, Film, Stage
- EARTHWATCH : Enduring Gifts : After the holidays, batteries will still be a charge and a mini shrimp aquarium will still be fun.
- Long Beach Holds Off Northridge : College basketball: After dressing down by Greenberg, 49ers respond with 88-73 victory.
- Padres Get Coolbaugh for Parent
- Athletes Are on Front Line in Drug Fight
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : After Scare, Syracuse Is Ready for Long Beach
- Granada Hills Dashes to Victory Against Carson, 93-80
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Lincoln Comes Close, But No. 4 Poway Pulls Out 84-76 Victory
- TV & VIDEO
- TV REVIEW : Peter Sellars Has His Modern Way With Mozart : Opera:Conventional ideas of Baroque drama are blithely tossed aside as Figaro gets married in the Trump Tower.
- Writers Tentatively Approve Contract
- Networks Take Different Approaches to Holidays
- MUSIC REVIEW : Ohyama and Staples Save Best for Last
- GALLERY NOTES : Barbara Weldon: New Restraint : More powerful palette for 'Mara Series' at the Thomas Babeor Gallery serves the painter well.
- THE SIDELINES : Rafferty Holds Golf Classic Lead
- THE SIDELINES : Nurmi's Drug Use in '20s Noted
- Detmer Gets a New Honor: the Maxwell
- Rothenberg Seeks More Scoring
- Estancia's Brooks Commits to Hawaii
- Montana Prolongs the Agony for USIU
- Football
- Former Kings Bjugstad, Halkidis Help Roadrunners Run Past Gulls, 7-3
- COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- McEnroe Loses Argument Over Line Call
- Big Kids Spoil Fun as Leuzinger Rolls Over Hawthorne, 76-65
- A Lineup of 23 'Masters' Is Announced : Art: Works ranging from Victorian to the Emerald Buddha are selected for next summer's show in Laguna Beach.
- 'Dances With Wolves' Named Best Film
- SHORT TAKES : 4 Royal Birthdays Celebrated
- S.D. Council Balks at Funding Arts Projects
- 2 Specials That Are Lost in the Stars : Television: A Fox documentary deals with Marilyn Monroe's abortive last film. CBS' 'Sinatra 75' is a flattering portrait.
- Northridge's Chevalier Makes a Good Point in a Backcourt Start
- Quarterback Has Game, Will Travel : Prep football: John Walsh brought success and questions about his transfer from West Torrance to Carson.
- Angels Sign Left-Hander Bannister : Baseball: The 35-year-old pitcher, who played in Japan last season, agreed to a one-year deal that could be worth $1.15 million.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Judge Fines 'Nasty' Album Seller $1,000 : Courts: The Florida record store owner convicted of selling obscene music is ordered to pay the fine to a school for gifted students. He says he will appeal the decision.
- VIDEO RENTALS : Schwarzenegger Recalls Top Spot
- Risky Coming of Age for Pay Per View : Television: The new cable ventures offer Hollywood blockbusters at $4 or $5 each. But can last summer's hits still find an audience?
- A Return to Basic Rock 'N' Roll With Damn Yankees
- MISSION VIEJO : Council to Discuss Developer's Lawsuit
- Panel Delays Action on Street-Level Rail Crossings
- Water Cut Effect Seen as Minimal
- Award Honors Fight Against AIDS
- Obituaries
- SANTA PAULA : Art Featuring Nudes Taken From Library
- Last Chance U. : Special Schools Take In Expelled Students
- Freeway Overflow Revives Old Road's Bloody Reputation
- 2 Film Workers Die as Pickup Hits Van
- Private Group to Assume Operation of AIDS Clinic
- Florida Official to Head Child Welfare Agency : L.A. County: Supervisors hire the No. 2 man of a strongly criticized statewide department. Edelman strongly opposes the choice, saying 'he doesn't measure up.'
- Dominguez Hills Coach Needs Two to Make 200 Wins
- Chang Ousts Leconte From Grand Slam Cup : Tennis: The teen-ager from Placentia reaches the semifinals of the Munich tournament by beating the Frenchman in two sets.
- ROUNDUP : Moorpark College Posts School-Record 10th Win in a Row
- Football
- Granada Hills Blitzes Carson, 93-80
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : San Diego Mesa Stops Golden West in Final Seconds
- Baseball
- Bulky Brett Washington Makes a Sizable Impact in the Region : Granada Hills' Washington Makes Sizable Impact in the Area
- Northridge Comeback Falls Short as CS Long Beach Prevails, 88-73
- TV & VIDEO
- SHORT TAKES : Actress Halts Penthouse Sale
- Things Are Looking Up for Trio of Hard-Hit Theaters
- A Meeting of Artistic Minds at Anaheim Sites : Project: The three artists chosen to draw up a major public art program downtown are gathering to investigate their 16-acre canvas.
- Sea World Wants to Use 30 City Acres : Tourism: Theme park proposes to divide parkland area into public athletic fields, but use it for overflow parking during peak season and holidays.
- State Gives Hermosa Ultimatum to Limit Parking Along PCH : Traffic: Caltrans tells the city to ban evening rush-hour parking on the west side of the highway in a bid to ease the weekday commuter logjams.
- ANAHEIM : Firefighters Win Raise, King Holiday
- Foundations Cracked by Shifting Soil : Palmdale: Residents of the 142-unit tract say Griffin Homes failed to disclose the problems to buyers. The company has bought back six houses and may buy back another 12.
- Doctor's Tax Conviction May Lead to Sanctions : Crime: Rolling Hills plastic surgeon sentenced to six months for income tax evasion. A state medical board may take disciplinary action.
- COLUMN RIGHT : A Death Knell for Business Confidence : 'Sound' economic policies are causing a scare.
- Baseball
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
- NAMES IN THE GAMES
- Clippers Ripen Overnight : Pro basketball: A night after blowing a game to Minnesota, they beat Cleveland, 100-90.
- NAMES IN THE GAMES
- Miscellany
- PREP FLASHBACK : THIS WEEK IN COUNTY PREP SPORTS HISTORY
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Parks Scores 34, but Marina Rally Comes Up Short
- Pat Valenzuela's Hearing Before Stewards Postponed
- World Soccer Body Gives Africa 3rd Berth for Cup : Review: FIFA sidesteps controversial issue of widening goals, sets up task force.
- THE SIDELINES : Pan Am Games TV Suit Settled
- The Thin Blue Image Gets Green Light
- Council Approves Water Program
- Landlords Sue Over Law on Deposits, Rent Hikes
- No Explanation for Thing That Goes Boom in the Day
- Grand Jury Alters Tack of Inquiry in Slaying by Deputy
- Latchkey Program Seeks Certification
- Father May Have Followed His Son's Example With Pot Farm
- Man Held in Operation of Underground 'Pot' Farm
- If You Can Spare a Dime, Spare the Sermon : Welfare: Our willingness to believe the worst about people is a new impediment to charity.
- Panel to Probe Shooting of Homeless Man's Dog
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Structural Weakness Shuts Bar, Surf Shop
- Storm System Leaves Hardly a Trace of Rain
- THE SIDELINES : Tucson Trying to Attract Orioles
- Football
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS
- Magnolia's Middle Weights Too Much for Laguna Hills
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Christ College Irvine Men Roll Past Life Bible
- Inside-Outside Duo Carries UCSD to Win
- Coaches Sing Holiday Tune: Foe's Praises
- Carson Football Coach Vollnogle's Wife, Lucile, Uses Humor to Keep Him Cool
- STAGE REVIEW : ART Breathes Life Into 'Christmas Memory'
- SHORT TAKES : Playwright Sees Audience Role
- Anti-Violence Bill--No Takers for Now : Television: Even with the threat of antitrust prosecution removed, a skittish industry fears First Amendment lawsuits.
- He's Back! : Bust of Elvis Resurrected; Buyers Already Bidding
- On Scale of 1 to 10, This Polo Match Gets a Top Ranking
- Sellars' First Reel : The Director Shoots a Silent Movie With Baryshnikov and Cusack. But Even Sellars Doesn't Know How It Will End.
- Apparent Holdup Target Is Killed
- Hawthorne Council Declares Area Blighted
- Budget Crunch Forces Museum to Eliminate Eight Positions
- OXNARD : Man Struck by Train in Critical Condition
- COUNTYWIDE : Government's Top Lawyer to Retire
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Bernstine Says He'll Be Ready
- Pentagon Official Quits in A-12 Turmoil : Defense: Procurement chief Betti did not warn Cheney of a likely $1-billion cost overrun on the jet. Three Navy officers have been removed.
- First Area Seabee Group Returns From Gulf : Port Hueneme: At least 300 more men from the naval construction base are expected to come home by Christmas.
- Phillips Won't Receive Full Pay, Beathard Says
- BEST BET
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Esiason Says He'll Probably Play Sunday
- Glendale High Players, Coach Sweep Honors After Excellent Season : Awards: Rucker, Ocon, Shoemaker named back, lineman, coach of the year over those from 11 other area schools.
- The Gospel of Gay, According to Harry Hay
- Bulletins Offer a Wealth of Information
- Like the Seasons, History Comes Full Circle
- WALKIN' OVER THE LINE : Roseanne Cash Keeps Pushing Country's Boundaries
- 1990 PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS : Herd of 1,000-Yard Rushers Thunders Through Ventura County
- Profits Up but Layoffs Seen at Aircraft Firms
- Henning Blasts O'Neal at Chargers' Meeting
- Bush Promises Soviet Food Aid : Diplomacy: Loan guarantees for buying U.S. products will total as much as $1 billion. The President also announces plans for a Feb. 11-13 summit in Moscow.
- Student Repays Teachers for Lessons in Life
- Once Upon A Time, : There Was a Little Girl Stranded on a Channel Island.
- Where Life Is Sheep
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS : Seabees Get Home in Time for Holidays
- Community Unit to Run AIDS Clinic : West Hollywood: The facility, previously operated by the county, has less than half its expected patient load.
- COUNTYWIDE : United Way Pledges Reach 67% of Goal
- The mayor takes in two grand openings--and hits perfect pitch.
- County Fire Dept. to Freeze Hiring, Close Station, End 60 Jobs : Public safety: Chief orders cutbacks to cope with $11-million budget shortfall. They will result in 47 fewer firefighters on duty each day and increase risks.
- Guard Who Plays in Pain Has Been Healing Force for Titans
- Dodgers Offer Brett Butler 3-Year Deal : Baseball: The bid is worth $7.5 million, but the free-agent outfielder seeks a longer contract. Atlanta is chief rival.
- Tustin's Trinity to Broadcast on South African TV
- Federal Decision Restricts Minority Scholarship Funds : Education: College officials express shock over announced curbs. They warn the action could harm efforts to enroll blacks and Latinos.
- Farmer Fears There's No More Room to Grow
- Bad Forecasts Deny Shelter to Homeless : Social services: County officials must predict early in the morning if the weather that night will be cold or rainy enough to open armories as havens.
- The Case of the Missing Students--They Moved
- Artist Creates a Picture-Perfect World : Technology: With the help of science and computer experts, Tom Van Sant creates a remarkably detailed image of the Earth as it appears from space.
- Holiday Benefit for the Needy Is Forced to Fold : The show's organizer for the last five years could not run the event long distance, but other events will go on.
- U.S. Help for Food Shortages in Soviet Union
- Disability for 2 Policemen
- U.S. Help for Food Shortages in Soviet Union
- Public Should Decide on Jungleland
- U.S. Help for Food Shortages in Soviet Union
- U.S. Help for Food Shortages in Soviet Union
- Rancho Los Amigos
- No Recourse Against Freeway Accuser
- State Legislature
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Big Stars, Big Stakes : Directors Bernardo Bertolucci, left, and Sydney Pollack swept the Oscars with their last films--'The Last Emperor' and 'Out of Africa.' Today, they go head to head with their latest movies. : Bertolucci's Desert of the Soul
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Big Stars, Big Stakes : Directors Bernardo Bertolucci, left, and Sydney Pollack swept the Oscars with their last films--'The Last Emperor' and 'Out of Africa.' Today, they go head to head with their latest movies. : 'Havana': All Smoke, No Fire
- Left Turns
- Disability for 2 Policemen
- Disability for 2 Policemen
- U.S. Help for Food Shortages in Soviet Union
- Invitation for Simi Valley Musicians
- Library Needs Community Support
- MUSIC REVIEW : Sonnenberg, Licad: Intimate Fare From Odd Couple
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : One-Man Reading of 'Christmas Carol' Is a Feast for the Ears
- KOCE Drive Gains $108,827 in Pledges
- Studios Avoiding N.Y.C. Until Unions Give In : Movies: Production companies are demanding concessions. No major films have been started since the labor contract expired.
- ARTS
- STAGE REVIEW : Shock Has No Place in Holly Hughes' 'World' : A monologue by a performance artist who was denied an NEA grant serves as an intimate window on her childhood.
- POP MUSIC
- BABYWATCH
- Pop Music Reviews : A Will to Rock, but No Killer Instinct
- 'Simpsons' Seek Safety and Numbers?
- Funding of 'Risky' Works a Must, Study Says : Arts: Report is the product of a meeting to assess the damage done to the nation's arts institutions by the fractious NEA battle that began in April of last year.
- ART REVIEWS : Cirrus Offers Minimalism With a West Coast Slant
- Music Reviews : Tallis Scholars in Pristine Form
- Christmas Spirit Shines Through in 'Strega Nona'
- SHORT TAKES : Einstein-Freud Letters Sold
- Music Reviews : Gerhard Samuel Leads Monday Evening Concert
- ARTS
- ABC's End Run Around the Opposition
- Prize Rejected by Solzhenitsyn
- MOVIE REVIEW : Poet and Peasants of the 'Old World'
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Communist Victory in Serbia May Signal Start of Yugoslav Breakup : Nationalism: Incumbent's reelection puts republic at odds with the goals of federations' other states.
- Bush and Shamir Steer Clear of Touchy Issues : Diplomacy: There is no mention of Israel's refusal to allow a U.N. probe of the Temple Mount killings.
- SUPERVISORIAL ELECTION : Board Prepares for New Districts
- Officer Lauded for Gang Work May Be Fired : Police: Carl McGill has been found guilty of three administrative charges of insubordination. He has received national attention for efforts with community projects.
- Oxnard Rejects Tighter Lid on Confidential Memos
- Carlsbad Questioned on Minority Hiring : Affirmative action: Officials want to know about city's plan; minority hiring hasn't matched growth.
- O.C. Supervisors Give OK to Hiring Freeze : Budget: The board ended funding for youth shelters and ducked two proposals to bring in more money.
- ANAHEIM : City Plans New Water-Use Strategy
- Dump Closure Decision Postponed : Oxnard: The City Council wants to meet with landfill and county officials before deciding how long the Bailard site should remain open.
- Pop Music Reviews : Mojo: Training Wheels of Independent Rock
- Molina Starts Race With Money Edge--Says She Won't Use It : Election: The councilwoman, one of four major rivals in the campaign for supervisor, can use funds left from council races. Opponents doubt her pledge not to.
- Remembering a Time When the City Gave Its Heart to a Dog Named Bum
- Rabbi Calls on U.S. to Stop 'Menace' in Middle East as Hanukkah Begins
- At Second Glance, Raiders Are Lucky : Pro football: Instant replay has played a key role in the team's success.
- Cloudy Skies to Bring County Only Scattered Showers
- Players Fly to Pro Bowl on Air Waves : Pro football: Some say public relations can be more important to going to all-star game than good statistics.
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Phillips Staying Out
- Bush to Urge Setting Limits on Congress Terms
- Raiders Might Miss Esiason
- P.M. BRIEFING : Boeing Drug Abuse Plan in Effect
- Davis Says Time's Right to Sell First Interstate : Banks: The financier, who holds a 'significant amount' of the stock, says he is dissatisfied with management, urges more efficient operation or suggests looking for a buyer.
- Mullen New Chief of May Co., California
- Regulator Blasts Secret Thrift Settlements: William D....
- TREND WATCH
- More AT&E; Layoffs; President Resigns: The corporation...
- Advanced Logic to Sell Cheaper, 7-Pound Notebook Computer : Technology: Machine will go for less than half the price of those sold by some of the company's major competitors.
- State Not Expected to Drop Seven HMOs
- BANKING
- P.M. BRIEFING : Car Navigation System Planned
- OPEC Head Warns of Oil Surplus
- P.M. BRIEFING : 25 Millionth Mazda Rolls Off
- Trial Date Set for Bush, Others: U.S....
- Quiksilver Extends Expiration Date: Newport Beach-based Quiksilver...
- Dow Turns Up 36.14 to Close at 3-Month High
- FDA Approves Plan to Alert Heart-Valve Patients:...
- P.M. BRIEFING : East Germans Can Keep Markets
- Federal Silence on S&L; Settlements Criticized : Thrifts: The state's top regulator says the public has a right to know about the deals made over lawsuits of two failures.
- FDIC Says Costs From Bank Crisis to Top $4 Billion : Banks: Profitability also fell sharply in the third quarter. Fourth-quarter declines are expected as the recession spreads and real estate loans go bad.
- Drug Firms Spend Lavishly, Panel Told
- Optimistic Fluor Raises Quarterly Dividend by 25% : Economy: The Irvine giant, citing a 35% jump in earnings, strong cash flow and 'favorable outlook,' will give stockholders a bigger return per share.
- Equitable Proposes New Ownership Plan : Insurance: To quickly raise needed capital, the firm may take steps leading to a public stock offering.
- Long Beach Daily Gets New Executive Editor
- 186 Hurt in Boston Crash : 2 Packed Trains Collide During Rush Hour
- S.D. Relatives of Hostages Anticipate Homecomings
- N Y U President Named
- Man, 86, Runs Down Boy, 11, Attempting to Steal His Bicycle
- Reputed Crime Boss Gotti, Top Aides Arrested
- LOCAL : 2 Killed in Palmdale as Truck Hits Van Bound for Movie Set
- World IN BRIEF : ALBANIA : Communists Allow New Political Parties
- Russia Ready to Talk on Union Treaty; KGB Chief Cites Urgency
- California in Brief : SAN DIEGO : City Manager to Retire in March
- COLUMN ONE : Rural Life: The Boom Goes Bust : The 'renaissance' of the '70s didn't last through the '80s. Once again, small towns are losing people as economic opportunities dwindle. The young are leading the exodus.
- NATION : Gotti Indictment Alleges Murder
- Banking Slump Striking at Its Victims Selectively : Finance: Some major institutions remain highly profitable. Repetition of S&L; debacle seen as unlikely.
- SHOOTING STARS: The current issue of Discover...
- MWD Votes to Ration Water to Local Agencies : Conservation: Cutbacks will begin Feb. 1. Districts will decide how to comply with reduced deliveries.
- San Marcos
- I-5 Fence to Stop Migrants a Bad Idea, Caltrans Is Told
- NEWPORT BEACH : Scientists Baffled by Vandalism of Project
- SANTA ANA : College Trustees' VP Pick Draws Heat
- MOORPARK : Hubbard Elected School Board Chief
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Law in the Fast Lane
- Palmdale Man Pleads Innocent in Slaying
- Lawyer Convicted of Embezzling $200,000
- OXNARD : Man, 20, to Stand Trial in Killing
- Lawsuit Seeks Removal of Hanukkah Menorah : Holiday: American Jewish Congress says 28-foot display in Beverly Hills park violates constitutional separation of religion and state. Backers claim it is symbolically similar to presence of a Christmas tree.
- Teaching Assistants Plan to Step Up Strike
- Hockey
- Cost of Freedom Has New Image After Kuwait
- LOS ALAMITOS : It Was Night Owners Dream About
- Cue Cards Help Notre Dame Shuffle Past Culver City in 1st Round of Tournament
- Hockey
- Plastic Surgery Helps Stud Put His Best Face Forward
- STATWATCH : Washington Blankets Record Book
- BETTING WITH SURELOCK : THE SILICON SLEUTH
- Win or Else: The Ax May Be Poised Over 3 NBA Coaches
- TENNIS : Chang Tops Edberg in Grand Slam
- Baseball
- NHL Veteran Duguay Signs With Gulls
- THE SIDELINES : 3 Providence Players Suspended
- Music Reviews : Skills Without Thrills at Caltech Concert
- Merrill Sets New Ethic by Reining In Novice Brokers
- National Perspective : Congress : Conservatives Seize Control of State's GOP House Caucus
- LOCAL : N. Hollywood Drug Lab Raided
- Cutting-Edge Looks
- Hussein Replaces Defense Minister, Orders Shelters
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Pacific Bell Not Liable for Shooting
- Hussein Seen Using Talks to Discuss His Future Role : NEWS ANALYSIS
- Cranston Aide Offers Few Details of S&L; Events : Thifts: Carolyn Jordan tells the Senate ethics panel she did not know of Keating contributions when she intervened on behalf of his firm.
- LOCAL : Suicide Letter Admits Murder
- GROWING: The federal America the Beautiful program...
- Call-Up Casualties : Pets Become First Victims of Troop Deployment, Abandoned by Owners
- California IN BRIEF : MEYERS : State Tries Blasters to Dislodge Snowpacks
- WORLD : Albanians Form 1st Free Party
- CLIPBOARD : DISCOVERY : NORTH NET TRAINING CENTER
- PLACENTIA : Santa to Appear for Tree-Lighting Rite
- IRVINE : Recession Could Slow City Growth
- State Fines Hospital Over Gas Leak : Job safety: Tarzana Regional Medical Center is penalized nearly $5,000 after a technician is exposed to ethylene oxide.
- Pepsico Names Chief of Frito-Lay Division
- David A. Solomon, a key figure in...
- State May Reject HMO Recommendation
- Mexican Officials Held in Calexico Bribe Case : Shooting: Two from consul's office in San Diego arrested for allegedly trying to buy the identity of the Border Patrol officer who wounded youth.
- President-Elect Walesa Leaves Solidarity Post
