- Police Chief Thanks Toys for Tots Donors
- Pump Education Budgets, Not Iron
- PALM LATITUDES
- Taxes Discourage Savings Incentive
- Christmas in Cicely
- Homeless Prove 'How Leaky Boat Really Is'
- Around the Stove : BEST...
- Business Climate in Los Angeles
- EMPIRE OF THE SPIN DOCTORS
- EMPIRE OF THE SPIN DOCTORS
- The Navy and Crime
- Innocent Play Loaded With Danger
- INS Raids
- Apology Sought From American Car Makers
- Shelters Must Open
- Theme Cruises
- Magic's Sponsors Are Criticized
- Business Climate in Los Angeles
- Questioning Benefits of a Free Trade Pact
- Business Climate in Los Angeles
- Ojai Panders to Tourists
- BLOVIATIONS
- Islamic Housing Talks Called HUD Violation
- When County Citizens' Clout Comes Up Too Short
- A Generation Gap
- HIM WORRY?
- ON THE STREET AGAIN
- Courts Are Not Racist
- Gun Owner Training 'Misses the Mark'
- Way to Walk
- Dispute Between Teachers and Board
- MAN BITES TOWN
- Taxpayers Aren't Liable for Bonds
- ON THE STREET AGAIN
- Rain
- Laguna Beach Mayor an Impediment
- Offensive Things
- A Doctor Hangs Up One of His Most Powerful Therapeutic Healing Tools
- EMPIRE OF THE SPIN DOCTORS
- Reviewing Our Year-End Review
- PALM LATITUDES
- NONFICTION - Jan. 5, 1992
- NONFICTION - Jan. 5, 1992
- NONFICTION - Jan. 5, 1992
- NONFICTION - Jan. 5, 1992
- Obituaries - Jan. 5, 1992
- Names in the News - Jan. 5, 1992
- Names in the News - Jan. 5, 1992
- Former Soviet Union Is Still Processing Visas
- NO SLEEPERS: A new federal court rule...
- HOT PROPERTY? Big-ticket houses belonging to famous...
- L.A.'s Clouds Quench 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse : Astronomy: In Orange and San Diego counties, people along the coast get a spectacular view.
- Legislature Will Resume Wrestling With Wilson : Politics: Election-year considerations and budget woes are likely to add to the contentiousness between lawmakers and the governor.
- Victim Was Always Lending a Hand : Slaying: Family recalls good deeds of David Scott Baker, who was killed by gunman who led police on 300-mile chase.
- Awarding the Best and Worst of Cruising in '91
- Banking on a Fun Lesson in Fine Dining and High-Ditch Shopping in Switzerland
- Officer Shot in Head in Police Station Gunfight
- DEDICATED: When Huntington Beach nurse Lisa Bohm,...
- Orange County Proves Lucky for Eclipse Fans : Sun: Clouds spoil 'ring of fire' for many sky-gazers, but South County hills teem with happy spectators.
- Tough Times Have Grown Even Tougher : Economy: In the eight months since The Times last analyzed the local impact of the recession, the downturn's effect has swollen to a torrent of despair.
- Slaying by LAPD Becomes Rallying Point : Police: Imperial Courts tenants use Henry Peco's death to vent frustrations about life at the housing project. They seek an independent investigation, but officials call the shooting justified.
- Victim Was Always Ready to Lend a Hand : Slaying: Family recalls good deeds of David Scott Baker, who was killed by man who led police on 300-mile chase.
- Aerospace Slump Casts Its Shadow : Economy: Effects of thousands of layoffs trickle down in the forms of vacant office space, sluggish housing market, loss of consumer confidence, long lines at the unemployment office.
- MISSES THE ORANGE: Cop writer Joseph Wambaugh,...
- Sanders Makes Wounded Lions Still Dangerous
- Morningside High's Boseman Continues to Add to His Honor Roll
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Mira Mesa Comes Back to Top Host Bonita Vista
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Chiefs Plan to Play a Game of Keep Away : AFC playoffs: That's how they beat Buffalo, 33-6, in October, and how the Giants defeated the Bills in the Super Bowl.
- Basketball
- Kurri's Two Goals Propel the Kings, 7-3 : Hockey: He has 10 points, including seven goals, in his last eight games. Berthiaume ends slump by stopping Flyers.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Beat Spurs in Second Overtime
- PREP ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Shuts Down Trabuco Hills
- Rebuilt Gauguin Home Opens in South Seas
- Hang a Left on Bob Hope : FUGITIVE NIGHTS, <i> By Joseph Wambaugh (Perigord/William Morrow: $22; 336 pp.)</i>
- NONFICTION - Jan. 5, 1992
- Rich Memories of an Unforgettable Travel Year
- The Windbags of War : RISING LIKE THE TUCSON, <i> By Jeff Danziger (Doubleday: $20; 358 pp.)</i>
- Olympics: a Return to Ideals
- WRAPPING UP CHRISTMAS '91 : Another Dismal Retail Season : It Was Third Disappointing Year in Row, but Discounters Once Again Bucked Trend
- California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Young Flu Victims Overflowed Hospital
- National Campaign Fund Faces a Big Shortfall : Elections: Only 19.8% of taxpayers checked the 'yes' box on tax form in 1989 to set aside $1 to pay for presidential vote. FEC sees $100-million shortage.
- New Cease-Fire Silences Guns Across Most of Yugoslavia
- Border Patrol to Get Newly Designed Shotguns
- Man Critically Burned in Fire at Duplex
- Countywide : Youth to Go to CYA for Fatal Stabbing
- Husband Arrested in Death of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Westminster
- Erecting Obstacles to the Peace Process : Israeli government needs to stop fighting reality and play its cards more shrewdly
- Mother Gives Birth, Then Receives Her Sentence
- MOORPARK : Library May Get Prefab Additions
- San Diego
- Ramona
- Major Weekend Storm Expected in County : Weather: The new front may arrive tonight or early Sunday. The forecast calls for up to 3 1/2 inches, with the heaviest activity in the mountains.
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Win Should End Whining Time
- Garnes, San Diego State Come Up Empty Against the Bruins
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Mira Mesa Rallies to Top Helix
- Wade Hits at Buzzer for Victory : Soccer: Desperation kick in final moment trickles through Dallas goalie's legs to give Sockers a 6-5 victory.
- Springsteens Parents for the Second Time
- Ellington's 'Jump for Joy' Back After 50 Years : Stage: Chicago company revives musical about black life that opened in L.A. in '41, then was lost to World War II.
- Farrow Lends Voice to an Irresistible 'Beauty'
- FURNISHINGS : Solid Reasoning for Panel Products
- Baseball
- Iowa Women Stop Penn State Rally
- The eighth annual Noise for Toys benefit,...
- Gifted Teacher of Actors, Directors Receives Many Gifts in Return
- Bowl Orchestra Hits Note of Goodwill in Japan : Music: The ensemble receives standing ovations on whirlwind tour, highlighted by conductor John Mauceri's greetings in Japanese.
- * Earl W. Kintner; Ex-Chairman of Federal Trade Commission
- Tax Revenue Still Trailing Projections
- Residential Swim School Given Permit Extension : Zoning: Neither side in the two-year Valley Village dispute is satisfied with the decision. The owner says he will be forced out of business.
- Senate Democrats Propose 'Marshall Plan' Tax Bill
- OXNARD : Churches to Join in Harbor Ceremony
- Memorabilia Promoter Withdraws Guilty Plea
- SANTA PAULA : Woman Gets Prison for Molestations
- FULLERTON : Cal State Geologists Hired in Water Study
- TUSTIN : New Stop Signs to Undergo Review
- PLAYING SUPER LOTTO
- College Football
- NHL ROUNDUP : Maple Leafs Crumble Again, 6-4
- College Football
- The Numbers Game : They Have Become More Than Just a Way to Identify the Players
- Hughes Plans to Merge Units, Reduce Staff : * Aerospace: Chairman Malcolm Currie says there is a backlog of orders now, but he is worried about 1993 and beyond.
- WRAPPING UP CHRISTMAS '91 : Is This Shopping Shift Here to Stay? : Consumers' Restraint May Be More Than a Response to Tough Times
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Tub Safety: Taking the Bath of Least Resistance
- PEOPLE : KCBS Fires Program Director
- U.N. to Shift Peacekeepers to Salvador
- 150 Chad Troops Wounded in Battle for Western Towns Overrun by Rebels
- Ukraine Begins Putting Troops Under Its Flag
- A N.Y. Mecca for Media Hounds and Historians : Arts: The shiny, new Museum of Television and Radio in mid-town Manhattan may be the biggest variety show ever enclosed in a building.
- COMMENTARY : Is This a Network or Just a Way Station?
- Ella Joyce Gets a Piece of the 'Roc' After Deciding to Change Her Name
- A Mural for a Community Touched by AIDS : Art: As part of the 'Great Walls Unlimited' project funded by the city of Los Angeles, the work will be dedicated at a ceremony Sunday.
- MARKET MILESTONES : Mutual Funds' 35.6% Gain Biggest Since '67
- Glass Is Artist's Canvas : ARTISANS. <i> Spotlighting makers of handcrafted goods</i>
- Wilson Offers Bill to Fight Bias at Work
- Fatal Explosion at Research Lab Blamed on Equipment Failure
- Rear Adm. Grace Hopper; Computer Pioneer for Navy
- Man Pleads Innocent to Impersonating Deputy
- 8 Officers Disciplined for Padding Ticket Reports : Probe: One officer, fired after investigation, logged more than 200 tickets that could not be verified, San Diego police sources said.
- Transit Wage Study May Muddy Merger
- Highest Bidder Backed for Mini-Golf Franchise : Sepulveda Basin: An analyst criticizes officials for seeking a new round of contract proposals.
- Northridge Falls Short at Wire Against St. Mary's
- Boxing
- Knox May Get a Ram Offer in Next Week
- She Still Puzzles Over a 'Murder Without Motive'
- The Jury Isn't Out Any Longer on 'Night Court's' Joleen Lutz
- ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : Birtcher Medical Wins Patent Safeguard
- GARDENING : Pick Foliage Over Blooms for Houseplants
- Ominous Call a Portent to Brother in S.D.
- Japanese Gangsters Act to Penetrate U.S. Areas : Crime: The syndicates are moving across America, shifting their emphasis from gambling, prostitution to real estate and corporate investment.
- CLipboard : Hazardous Spills Log
- Family Criticizes Shooting of Father of 8 from Mexico : Death: Gardener was shot on Christmas when he charged at deputies with shovel, sheriff says.
- Man Critically Hurt During Street Robbery
- DWP's Rate Hike Request Reduced to 3.6% Increase
- SATICOY : Charges Reduced in Waste Case
- Even in Milan, Italy, when people speak...
- Countywide : Shutdown of Ramp Delayed by Rain
- Sundevils Advance to Final
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Elway and Moon Seek Elusive Prize : AFC: Quarterbacks, who meet in Denver today, have won many accolades. But both are looking for first Super Bowl victory.
- Fay Proves Unstoppable as Buena Defeats Hueneme in League Opener
- UCSD Routs Redlands
- MARKET MILESTONES : Dow Advances 29.07 to Pass the 3,200 Mark
- FURNISHINGS : Getting a Handle on Doorknobs--the Home's Jewelry
- 54% of High School Youth Have Had Sex, Report Says
- China Plans to Implement Market Reforms This Year : Economy: But Beijing will keep a dominant role for state ownership as it shrinks direct government control of business.
- Cable Station to Televise 13 CSUN Events
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- To the Sound of Boos, Lakers Deflate, 114-87 : Pro basketball: Pacers win at Forum for the second time in 13 years. L.A. makes only 33% of its shots.
- Grand to Close, Then Reopen as Big-Band Venue : Stage: The Anaheim dinner theater, which has been unprofitable for the past two years, will shut its doors in February.
- WEEKEND TV : Politicians Converge on 'Jesse Jackson' Premiere
- Woman Dies After New Year's Eve Crash
- California IN BRIEF : MENLO PARK : Fatal Blast Blamed on Faulty Equipment
- Supervisors Consider More Budget Cuts : Finances: After two earlier reductions, the board is asked to vote on new trims to prepare for a continued economic slump.
- El Cajon
- LAGUNA BEACH : Rally to Protest Toll Road Planned
- NEWPORT BEACH : Residents Pledge a Clean Bay-Front
- NHRA Suspends Alderman in Wake of His Guilty Plea
- Bladow, Strini to Play at Northern Arizona
- Santiago: No Hope, No Future : Baseball: Catcher says he is convinced the Padres will trade him during the 1992 season.
- Gulls Blow Two-Goal Lead, Lose to Salt Lake in Final Shot of Shootout : Hockey: Gulls head for showdown with Peoria. Five San Diego players named to all-star team.
- Herzog Agrees to Meet With Tartabull's Agent
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Swiss Beat Czechs, Win Hopman Cup
- Home Office: A Study in Style
- Radicals Stage Attacks Trying to Derail S. African Constitutional Negotiations : Murders and bombings show that white and black militants could make the road to a settlement difficult unless their demands are met.
- Dame Judith Anderson, 93; Acclaimed for Classic Roles
- THOUSAND OAKS : Fallen Oak Prompts Claim of $79,705
- Stores Fear Business Will Be Rerouted : Saticoy: Merchants are concerned that the Caltrans proposal to realign California 118 will cost them customers.
- Witnesses Tell of Couple's Fights Preceding Slaying : Violence: Before Denise Wallace was shot to death, she and her estranged husband--charged with her murder--sparred publicly on several occasions.
- Municipal Investments Hit Tap City : The lesson in recession: Better safe than sorry
- Mourning a Life Cut Short : Victim of Drive-By Shooting Is Buried
- Murder Suspect Is Charged in 2nd Slaying
- COSTA MESA : Victoria St. Is City's Big Capital Project
- 42 Graduate From College's Reserve Police Academy
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Slow Start, Slow Finish Hinder OCC in Loss to Cerritos
- Baseball
- ROUNDUP : Buena Park Again Edges Saddleback
- Services Tuesday for Jim Winters
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Buccaneers Interview Wyche
- Many Christians Found to Hold New Age Beliefs
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Dr. Louis Finkle; Retired Dentist
- D.A. Will Probe Welfare Prober
- Herzog Agrees to Meet With Tartabull's Agent
- Tentative Pact Will Let Scouts Stay on Catalina : Talks: The agreement will allow continued use of Emerald Bay and expansion of the camp to include boys from six Southern California councils.
- CS Northridge Slips at Finish and Falls, 74-72
- THE ECONOMY
- Social Safety Nets Face Tide of Graying Boomers : Aging: The generation born from 1946-1964 will increasingly compete for dwindling resources.
- Frankovich Services on Monday, Tuesday
- CHP Reports 2 Holiday Traffic Deaths in County
- Not All Douglas' Teammates Welcome Him
- Sprague Stokes His Jazz Fires : Music: After working with successful band Braziljazz, guitarist Peter Sprague is now reviving his solo career.
- Authors Scheduled for Readings
- DECORATING ADVICE : New Carpeting Would Be a Smart Mauve
- Texas Ranchers Fear Floods Ruined Pastures
- Judge Orders Child Care Aid for Thousands of Poor Parents
- Bradley Gets OK to Sign Porter Ranch Accord
- Fatal Police Shooting Ruled Justified by D.A. : Law Enforcement: District attorney absolves police officer, who also shot and killed the man's pit bull.
- Winter Olympics
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Vaughan Leads Ventura
- Alyeska Cleared of Dumping Oily Sludge at Facility : * Environment: The EPA, however, did call for amending discharge procedures in the Alaska plant. Critics remain skeptical.
- GARDENING : 'Square' Method Takes the Right Angle
- Brother Was Ominously Alerted to Trouble : Family: At 5 a.m., he got a 'mysterious' call from the gunman, who he said had a history of drug problems.
- Gunmen Fire on Supporters of Georgia President; 2 Slain
- HOLLYWOOD-BY-THE-SEA : Parking Ban Goes Into Effect Monday
- New Vote on Driverless Trains Sought
- Man Who Shot Pregnant Wife in Head Gets Life Sentence : Punishment: The Laguna Hills tile setter must serve nearly nine years before he will be eligible for parole. The victim survived and with her family was on hand for the sentencing.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : LSU's Brown Unhappy With Victory Over Texas
- Baseball
- First Half Carries Mater Dei : Basketball: Monarchs jump to sizable early lead, then hold on to beat No. 2 Capistrano Valley.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers Continue to Make Inroads With Victory at Boston; Bird Out
- Smoke Signals in a New Light : Once a Symbol of Glamour on Screen, Cigarettes Now Imply Trouble, Rebellion
- Great Wall: a Mural Victory Over AIDS : Painting: 2 Orange County artists' Los Angeles work, which is a reminder that 'love is for everyone,' will be dedicated Sunday.
- Charges Filed in First Test of Firearm Negligence Law : Weapons: Boy, 4, fatally shot himself after finding gun in clothing. Grandfather could face up to three years in prison.
- Planners at Odds With Mall Foes Over Expansion
- Jury Awards $2 Million in Police Shooting
- Countywide
- Berman Calls for Investigation of Ex-HUD Worker : Housing: Former U.S. employee handled a package of benefits to the owner of a Pacoima project, then took a job as manager of the complex.
- IRVINE : Foes of Proposed Tract Force Delay
- GARDEN GROVE : Man Crossing Street Struck, Killed by Car
- With or Without Parks, Marina Can't Get Best of Gahr
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Profits Finally Are Falling From the Sky at Southland Areas
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Leslie Leads USC Over Michigan State
- Fresno State's Johnson, Girlfriend Killed
- Helen Mirren Nabs 'Prime Suspect' : Television: The actress known for sexy roles changes guises and plays a policewoman in a new PBS miniseries.
- COLUMN ONE : Drilling for Frozen Secrets : Polar regions lure his colleagues, but an Ohio scientist braves tropical mountains for priceless climate records. Ancient snow yields worrisome data on global warming.
- On Location : A Close-Up of Some of L.A.'s Screen Veterans
- SANTA ANA : Council to Consider Cable Scrambling
- City Studies Law to Sever Phones Criminals Use
- College Football
- Change of Pace : Rod Foster Serving as Volunteer Assistant Coach at The Master's
- BOYS' SOCCER : SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Host Pioneers Nose Into the Final After McGrath's Goal Caps Rally
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL : THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Jones, Lancers Crunch Chino to Reach Final
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Treat for Fans of Sugar, Melted Cheese
- TV REVIEW : Vibrant Details Give 'Killer' a Sharp Edge
- ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : Post Office Buys Room to Grow
- Carter Hawley Gets Good News From Creditor : * Retail: Deal to defer some payments gives the Broadway's parent a boost in its effort to emerge from bankruptcy this year.
- How to Quiet Noisy Vertical Blinds
- Islamic Fundamentalists' Landslide Victory in Algeria Elections Contested
- Bush Presses Market Message in Singapore Visit : Southeast Asia: His thrust is to persuade American businesses to take advantage of the region's opportunities.
- Judge to Rule in New Adam Rich Case
- Framstead Gets 29 Years in Slaying of Ex-Girlfriend : Courts: Judge hands down near-maximum sentence for man who disfigured himself with fire after gunning down the mother of his child.
- Picus Pushes Warner Ridge Appeal Talks
- Senior Citizens Angry at Paramedic Service
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council to Study Hilltop Project
- Man Held After Bank Robbery Won't Be Extradited, Is Freed
- SATICOY : Settlement Checks Sent in Sex-Bias Case
- GOLF : Edwards Shoots 67, Leads by 1 Stroke
- Green Is Back Instead of Taking Greenbacks : College basketball: Georgia guard passed up a good reason to turn pro and is making it pay off.
- In Business of Sports, He's a Power Forward
- PRICE INCREASES / RUSSIAN ROULETTE
- For Police, It's Safety First During a Car Chase : Tactics: Officers in vehicle pursuits often just let suspects run out of gas instead of resorting to shootouts or roadblocks.
- Ely Given Delay in Jail Term : Sentence: The convicted embezzler is granted a second postponement because of his cancer treatment.
- WESTMINSTER : Man Who's Injured Firing Cannon Dies
- Parents Say County Disability Unit Is Collapsing : Health care: Patients who are supposed to be the beneficiaries of the system bear the brunt of problems from underfunding and neglect, relatives say.
- SANTA PAULA : Teen-Ager Held in Drive-By Shooting
- Mother Teresa Treated for Erratic Heartbeat
- Sunny Hills Slips Past El Dorado : Basketball: Lancers struggle to win, 65-56, against team they had earlier beaten by 29 points.
- BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Officials Remaining Mum on Allegations
- Dennis Prager, radio talk show host, lecturer...
- Orange County. The Year Ahead : The Jazz Scene Offers Plenty, and Yet, It Could Be Better
- Barry-Visitor Sex Reports Probed
- Reward Offered in Search for Man Who Hit Comic
- What to Do With a Used Christmas Tree : Recommended: A recycling program very much in the holiday, and ecological, spirit
- Bradley to Urge Probe of Cash Offer to Official
- Lawry's to Remain Open While Buyer Is Sought
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Witmer and Henjum Help SCC Reach Final of La Jolla Classic
- COMMENTARY : Euphemisms: Killing Clergy With Kindness
- Religious Icons Valued as Extensions of the Faith : Orthodoxy: New York church celebrates return of painting despite missing gold and jewels. Believers 'do not pray to the icons, we pray through them,' expert says.
- Laguna Art Museum Is Given $100,000
- Average Rate on Credit Cards at 10-Year Low : * Interest: Ram Research says the figure has slipped below 18% for the first time since 1981, and experts say rates for the most credit-worthy customers will slip further.
- Radiant Posts Profit: Radiant Technology Corp, an...
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Safe Ways to Mash Trash
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Mother Teresa Shows Some Improvement, Doctors Say
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council to Decide on Unused Bonds
- Countywide : Cities May Pay 6% More for Deputies
- FILLMORE : Gallegly Aide Will Meet With Residents
- SAN CLEMENTE : City Requests Cut in Water Use for Week
- ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS : Ruffolo to Handle BYU Volleyball Team's PR
- Rain Not Dampening Eclipse Viewers' Spirits : * Astronomy: Protective eye gear is selling, and many will dine at ocean eateries or take cruises to see the event.
- Bush Suggests Putting Defense Cuts in 'Pockets of Taxpayers'
- Soviet Union's End Deprives Americans of a Top Attraction : Attitudes: The Kremlin's empire was variously a bugaboo, a utopia, an ally and a terrifying enemy.