- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Klansman Held in Synagogue Attack
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Hostages' Shooting Shown at Hearing
- Consumers Act Cautiously at Windfall News
- Infestation Is No Disaster, U.S. Says : Whitefly: Imperial and Riverside County areas fail to qualify for federal assistance. Cooler weather has slowed the insect's onslaught on crops.
- FULLERTON : Teacher Heads Board of College District
- Maine Stops Calgary for Freeze-Out Title
- GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Loss to Thousand Oaks Ends Brea-Olinda's Intrastate Streak
- Long Beach Going for Quick Hit : Volleyball: The 49er offense, set up by Hernandez, takes on UCLA in NCAA final.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
- Theological Seminary Gets Scrolls Copies
- OXNARD : Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
- Scandal Raises Student-Cheating Issues : Education: As many as 50 Patrick Henry High School students could face criminal charges as well as in-school discipline, posing question of how widespread test cheating is.
- Minister Enters Race for Lancaster Council
- Judge Delays Decision on Sheriff's Testifying
- Father of Atheist Twins Suing Scouts Testifies : Court: He denies telling his sons not to believe in God, saying he encouraged them to pursue their own religious concepts.
- ORANGE : Farm Offers Needy Free Christmas Trees
- Girl's Death in Traffic Stirs Fight for Parking
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : CS Long Beach Routs Washington, 73-57
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Furnace's Fan Problems Won't Just Blow Over
- Judge Releases Most of Wymer Funds : Securities: Authorities account for $760 million managed by the investment adviser. Orange and other cities have lost $45 million.
- COLUMN ONE : Era Passes From the Landscape : Japanese-American gardeners are retiring, yielding routes to Latinos. Their pride and skill is recalled--along with the racism that forced them into a difficult trade.
- FURNISHINGS : You Need Floor Plan to Deal With Carpet
- Gunman Slightly Wounds 2 Officers in North Hills
- U.N. Adopts Global Drift-Net Ban
- Chiropractors Tweak Patients for Food Donations to Needy
- PORT HUENEME : Effect of RV Park Minimal, Study Says
- Israeli Gymnast Will Join Titans : NCAA: Fullerton clears hurdles to bring Francine Garrett, the three-time all-around champion in her country, to the U.S.
- Buckeyes' Jackson Is No Joke to Trojans : College basketball: Big Ten's player of the year last season is averaging 24.6 points.
- Trenary Retiring From Amateur Figure Skating
- AZTECS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : SDSU Could Have Marketed Tickets in Its Own Backfield
- BofA's Rosenberg Vows Fairness to SecPac Staff : Banking: The chief executive says the merged company will pick the best people available, regardless of which institution they came from.
- Return of Hostage's Body Expected
- Former Rhode Island Gov. DiPrete Fined in Ethics Probe of Contracts
- Methodist Bishop Leader Emphasizes Christ the Savior in Christmas Message
- Former O.C. Officer Guilty of Sex Attacks
- SANTA ANA : 'Feeder' Services Offered to Trains
- Man Gets 30 Days in Jail for Assaulting 12-Year-Old : Sentencing: Acquitted of a more serious charge that the Mission Viejo incident was a racially motivated hate crime, he also must serve three years' probation.
- Two L.A. Police Officers Injured by Shotgun Fire in North Hills
- Sandag Report Dismisses Airport Alternatives : Transportation: TwinPorts foes assail study for eliminating sites because of land-use plans, saying those problems also plague the Otay Mesa location.
- GIRLS' ROUNDUP
- Water Polo
- Weary Lakers Run Out of Road : Pro basketball: They simply don't have enough left to stop Pistons. Detroit wins, 112-93.
- BASEBALL : Viola, Gladden, Randolph Move On
- Gazebo Getaways : The Favorite Victorian Spots for Trysts Are Making a Comeback
- CITY OF COMMERCE : Blaze Strikes Plastics Warehouse
- COSTA MESA : Merchants Given $8,000 Grant by City
- Officer at Scene of King Beating Cleared : Law enforcement: Board of Rights determines he was unjustly caught up in public furor over the case. He is the first of seven bystanders during the incident to face panel.
- Suicide Note Solves Grisly 1986 Mystery : Slaying: The dismembered remains of a woman missing for five years are identified after her ex-husband kills himself, leaving a confession behind.
- Japan Dumping Minivans, U.S. Officials Rule : Trade: The Commerce Department finding could lead to import charges on the popular vehicles.
- Animals Have Special Place, Play Role in Celebration of Christmas
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Record-Low Acreage Lost in Fire Season
- Examination of Mummy Solves a Mystery of the Age
- Special Circumstances Found in Murder Case
- Agencies in Need Turn Away Poor : Economy: With donations declining and more people out of work, some service groups are unable to fill requests for gifts and food during the holidays.
- Inspiring Fear--and Bad Government
- OJAI : Geography Bees Keep Schools Abuzz With Knowledge
- Man Who Killed TV Actress Gets Life Without Parole : Crime: Parents of Rebecca Schaeffer express satisfaction with the ruling. Slayer Robert John Bardo says: 'I do realize the magnitude of what I have done.'
- THOUSAND OAKS : Story of Woman's Bravery Wins Award
- 4 Water Polo Players From UCI Named All-Americans
- Thorossian to Play Football for UTEP
- Donovan Elected President of O.C. Hall of Fame
- COLLEGE DIVISION / MITCH POLIN : Azusa Pacific Coach Makes Smooth Transition
- COMMENTARY : CSUN Players Become Casualties of Martin's Forced Resignation
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Downs Pasadena
- Irate Customer Files Class-Action Suit
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Kwanzaa--the Festivities Continue : Culture: The celebration by many African-Americans goes on for seven days after Christmas and focuses on their roots and their community.
- School's Brightest Suspected of Cheating
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
- NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Magic Johnson May Quit AIDS Panel
- Fed Cuts Interest Rate to '64 Level : Economy: Amount charged to commercial banks is slashed to 3.5%, half of pre-recession cost. Experts say the full percentage-point drop could help spur a recovery.
- Anti-War Activist Ron Kovic Announces White House Bid
- Ex-San Clemente Officer Guilty of Rape : Crime: Man described as 'predator' also is convicted of sexual battery against another woman. He could be sentenced to 13 years in prison.
- PLAYING SUPER LOTTO
- Hiring Hall for Migrant Workers Shuttered
- Jeanette Gold; Retired Burbank Teacher
- 'Narc Park' Cleaned Up, but Many Still Wary : Crime: Police and city officials offer holiday party and other activities to coax residents back to the Canoga Park recreation area.
- Supervisor Bailey Announces Retirement
- Vietnamese Fasters Protesting Refugees' Plight in Hong Kong
- LAGUNA HILLS/LAKE FOREST : Voter Sign-Ups Help Build Tax Revenue
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
- Yeltsin Wins Financial and Moral Support in Rome : Italy: The Russian leader is promised food credits and a Fiat deal. The Pope pledges Catholic support for his troubled nation.
- HUNGER : Food Output Fell in '91--Famine Threat Grows
- America's Bethlehem Has a Strong Sense of Religious, Ethnic Tradition
- Commonwealth Is Not a State, Ukraine Insists : Soviet politics: Republic lawmakers pass resolution designed to head off suspected Russian power grab.
- LONG BEACH : School District May Lose $70 Million
- Man Gets 89 Years for Rape, Kidnap of Woman
- GLENDALE : Group OKd to Run Historic Theater
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Really, It Should Be the End of the Line
- NBA ROUNDUP : Garden Remains No Party for Jazz, 112-101
- President Vetoes Udall Scholarship Fund
- Nothing to Sneeze At : 18 Artificial Trees Just Part of Family's Christmas Collection
- Giving Hard-to-Place Refugees a Chance
- Torrey Pines Rolls to Easy Triumph
- Shiley Heart Valve Lines Will Be Sold
- Judaism Studies 2 Divergent Views on Gays
- Soka University's Request for Plans Riles Park Officials : Development: The school says it was appealing a decision made in L.A. Others call it an attempt to 'pull strings.'
- GARDEN GROVE : Japanese School's Old Building Razed
- BOYS' ROUNDUP : Falletta Leads Troy Past Century
- It Was a League Like No Other : Baseball: The women's pro competition has often been ignored, but the stories are hard to forget.
- IRVINE WORLD NEWS TOURNAMENT : Woodbridge Uses Success at the Line to Knock Off Irvine
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
- Dow Leaps Ahead 20.12 as Bond Yields Plunge
- Vatican to Recognize Independent Croatia, Slovenia
- University Programs Vulnerable
- Discarded Boxes Crafted Into Creches for the Pope : Craftsmanship: A Vatican envelope-maker's skill at fashioning nativity scenes spread until he was asked to make one for Pope John Paul II.
- Redevelopment Board Clears Way for High-Rise Plan : North Hollywood: Officials certify the environmental impact report for the proposed 22-story office building.
- Accept No Plea Bargain From Kadafi : A moral test for the West in the case against Libya
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Latino Students Underrepresented
- Business Can Be Nothing but Stubble
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Nebraska Goes Long Way in Victory Over Texas A
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Time to Make a Statement
- College Football
- Baseball
- Naismith Is Honored, 100 Years After the Fact
- Car-Truck Crash Kills 1, Injures 4
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : 30-Day Moratorium on Violence Asked
- Heinz's Widow Sues Companies Over Air Crash
- Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...
- For Los Angeles' large but scattered community...
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE : Kitchell Contractors Lands Deal to Build JPL's $10-Million Lab
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Reduced, Increased Utility Rates OKd
- Ernest Gann; Author of Adventure Stories
- OK Given for Corporation to Run Historic Theater
- Tests Show Mummy Was No Infant : Discovery: X-rays and CAT scans prove Peruvian specimen, thought to be a baby, is actually a young adult, researchers say.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Judge Lets Man Keep Off-White Roof
- KGB Evidence Reopens the Case of 'Ivan the Terrible' : Holocaust: Recently released files bolster the appeal of the man convicted as a Nazi death camp monster.
- Man Shot to Death in Violence-Plagued Area
- Christmas Comes Early to Owner of Lost Cash
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Talbert Avenue to Be Cut for Library Lot
- Recession Victimized 4 O.C. Car Dealers This Week : Closures: Failure of three dealerships and the bankruptcy reorganization of another point to a downturn that keeps buyers away from big-ticket items.
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Safety Is the Key When You Tool Along
- More Back Right to Die, Novelist Says
- Consumers Act Cautiously at Windfall News
- Countywide : It Could Rain--but Not on Christmas
- Bilingual Report Cards : Report cards in the language best understood by students' parents are welcome
- Rail Panel to Return Part of Franchise Fee : Transportation: The commission overseeing plans for an Anaheim-Las Vegas high-speed train voted to give back $245,500 to Bechtel, which is no longer involved.
- Sexual Battery Case Involves CHP Officer
- NEWBURY PARK : Youth, 17, Held in Robbery, Burglaries
- O, Christmas Trees! : Family Has 18 Artificial Ones in Holiday Collection
- Admiral Loses Job for Slow Response in Sex-Abuse Case
- ORANGE COUNTY
- GARDENING : Keep Leftover Seeds Dry Until Next Use
- Energy Crisis Forces Drastic Cutbacks in Cuba : Austerity: Dwindling Soviet fuel supply is blamed. Plants will be closed, transportation disrupted and up to 500,000 jobs put at risk.
- MIDDLE EAST : The Talks Plod On, Marked by Much Posturing, Little Progress : Contacts are expected to be resumed in January. However, prospects are dim unless Israel and the Arabs take new tacks.
- J. Smallwood; Led Newfoundland Into Canada
- De Klerk Signs Pledge to End S. Africa White Rule
- Mexico Crash Shatters Paramount Family : Accident: Parents, youngest son and a friend are killed as van flips after drifting off the roadway. Three other sons and a daughter survive.
- Environmentalists Plan Corridors for Wildlife : Open space: Conservancy hopes to buy thousands of acres so mountain lions, badgers and bobcats can travel between parks.
- San Diego
- Crash Shatters Paramount Family's Dreams : Accident: Parents, youngest son and a friend are killed as van flips on a Mexican highway. Three other sons and a daughter survive.
- Q & A : How Rate Cut May Affect You
- NATION IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : Former Gov. DiPrete Fined in Ethics Case
- Arizona Plane Crash Kills Malibu Owner of Chain Stores, Executive
- Chesapeake Closing Doors in 3 Months
- Questions, Answers on Crumbling Old Union
- Editors Fear Free Market Will Do Them In : Media: Russia says newspapers will have to live without government subsidies. The papers say increased costs will threaten their survival.
- Countywide : Gusts Cut Power, Set Off Alarms
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Rodeo May Have to Leave Stadium
- Woman Missing From La Habra Senior Citizens Home
- Man Police Call Major Dealer Is Convicted on Drug Charges
- 5,000-Year-Old Ships Found in Egypt
- NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Doctor Impregnated Up to 75, Court Told
- REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : So What Do You Call the X.S.S.R.? 'Here' Proves Popular With Baker
- Armenian Terrorist Group Tries to Kill Turkish Envoy
- Countywide : This Driver Gets a Ticket for Courtesy
- Winter Camps
- Catholic Priest Installed as Zen Teacher in Bond of 2 Cultures
- OAK PARK : District to Issue Bonds for Schools
- Community Policing
- 2 Men Rob Home in La Habra, Steal Car
- A's Bandit Receives 12-Years, 7 Months in Federal Prison
- Mozart Camerata Conductor's Slander Suit Is Dismissed
- Mother's Recovery From Coma Is Holiday 'Miracle' : Health: Corona woman had a 1% chance of survival after twins' birth. Now she will see their 1st Yule.
- San Diego
- The Precocious and the Frightened in Annual Rite of Pageant
- Skiing Official Dissatisfied With Schiller Report
- McCullough Keeping Options Open
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : CHARGERS : Thigpen, Jefferson to Start
- CSUN Players Close Ranks, Remain Upbeat
- Survey Again Divides Residents, Businesses Over City Parking Ban : Sherman Oaks: The study is to determine whether the 12-mile restrictive zone should be modified.
- Valvano Reportedly to Coach Nets
- John Williams to Leave Boston Pops : Music: The Oscar-winning film composer and the ensemble's conductor since 1980 wants to devote more time to serious compositions. His reign will end in 1993.
- No News Good News? : Radio: Poor economy, alternative news services have made music stations rethink their approach to public affairs programs.
- McNaull Helps Pace the Aztecs : College basketball: Sophomore center has 30 points, 11 rebounds in 94-90 SDSU victory over Florida A&M;.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL GLENDALE TOURNAMENT : Canyons Uses 2nd-Half Surge to Knock Off Valley
- Bruins Finally Take It Seriously : College basketball: UCLA tightens its defense, cruises to 106-80 victory over Loyola.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Oilers Shooting for a Bye
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Kearny Survives Serra's Bid
- HORSE RACING AT LOS ALAMITOS : Griswold Defeats Valiant Pete by 1 1/2 Lengths to Avenge Loss
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOURNAMENT : Chatsworth Wins Behind 31 by Mertes
- The Chic Life, Complete With Flying Ants, Bad Heat, Old Newspapers . . .
- Poll Asked on Wagner Issue
- Porter Ranch Project Given Immunity From Most Growth Controls
- Docter Isn't Merely Blowing Smoke Now
- Russians Face More Hurdles
- Holiday Travelers Make Early Getaways, but Volume Down
- FULLERTON : McColl Incineration Option Is Criticized
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ALL-MISSION CONFERENCE : Psaros, Swearingen Honored by Coaches
- Steve Howe Pleads Not Guilty; Yankees Standing Behind Him
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : OCC Rolls Past Grossmont to Advance
- BOYS' ROUNDUP
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Orchestra Institute Suspended : Music: The L.A. Philharmonic board says funds for its training program were not raised in time to coordinate a program for next year. A return in 1993 is possible.
- A Warm Feeling From 'Snow Child'
- College Football
- Golf
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Palmdale Offense Misses Schielke in Santa Barbara Tournament Loss
- NHL ROUNDUP : Winless Streak Reaches 12 for the Sabres
- Gahr Defeats Edison in Cypress Tournament Final
- San Diego State Is Unseasoned in the Postseason Ritual : Football: Aztec athletic department is bustling as it plans for first bowl appearance since 1986.
- Sockers Turn Back St. Louis : Soccer: Wright scores two goals, and San Diego defense befuddles Storm in 7-4 decision.
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : These Miners Found a Golden Way to Stave Off the Boredom of Winter
- Salt Lake Peppers the Gulls
- A Rich Tradition Can Ensure a Full House at Football Finals
- Council Deadlocks on Hiring New Executive
- Keating Case Co-Defendant Freed After Week in Jail
- Hughes Settles Maverick Suit for $11 Million
- Generation Rap : Education: Eight-graders learn lessons on life by visiting convalescent home.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- REAL ESTATE
- Despite Increased Giving, Many Churches Feel the Effects of Economic Downturn : Finances: Layoffs at headquarters and offices of several denominations have come during the 'time of pain.'
- DECORATING ADVICE : Use Tile Diagonally for a New Slant
- Church Council to Fight Cuba Embargoes : Ecumenism: National Council says collapse of communism makes effort critical.
- 4 Firefighters Die in Burning Building Collapse
- Porter Ranch Immune to Most Future Growth Laws : Development: The city enters an agreement that protects the huge project for 20 years in exchange for $2.5 million toward traffic improvements.
- Here they are, the winners of the...
- Wild, Wooly Walrus Wromp : Celebration: Club marks the holidays with a brisk run and dip in the ocean.
- COUNTYWIDE : Decision Delayed on Sheriff's Testifying
- Coming to America--the Sequel : Art: A Moscow businessman whose dreams ended in a nightmare on his first trip to Ventura County, returns to organize an exhibition.
- Launching a Bold Venture Against the Odds : Art: The publisher of limited-edition art books, who is HIV positive, has outlived his doctor's expectations . . . and outpaced his resources.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : With Leading 2-Year-Olds Missing, Futurity Draws an Overflow Field
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Still Wants to Coach
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Hernandez Steps Up, Shoots Down Hart
- DANCE REVIEW : 2nd Cast in Joffrey's 'Nutcracker'
- A Man Who Wears Many Hats Finds Himself Sitting on Top of the World
- Final Plea for Jewish, Christian Accord : Christmas: Rabbi dies after expressing his puzzlement over the fact that some Jewish groups protest public religious displays during the holiday season.
- ORANGE : Hearing on Street Widening Delayed
- Before This Train Leaves the Station : Answers to hard questions are needed about the Sumitomo Green Line project
- COSTA MESA : City Will Recycle Christmas Trees
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : District to Buy Land for 'Instant School'
- Glen Ivy Accused of Routine Forgery
- HOME IMPROVEMENT : Fake Products Can Offer Real Quality --and Savings
- Federal Judge Again Blocks Return of Refugees to Haiti : Repatriation: Court order says attorneys must be allowed to advise boat people of their rights. An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected.
- Taiwan to Rejuvenate Assembly : Election: Today's vote will replace elderly politicians from the mainland in a step toward real democracy.
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Stalled Rainstorm Sparks Flooding
- 'Kindergarten' Writer Says Point Was Missed
- School District May Lose $70 Million in State Aid
- Robbery Ringleader Gets 23-Year Prison Sentence
- After Surviving Rare Illness, a Mother Savors the Miracle of Life
- COMMENTARY : '91 Sportsman Often a Bad Sport
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Middleton Scores 23, Chapman Beats CCI
- They Like Laker Defense, Come to Lakers' Defense
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- 'Attila' in San Francisco
- President Bush
- More on Wally Joyner's Decision to Leave Angels
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- Hands-On Success Story : Pro football: Jones, owner of Cowboys, has day-to-day control while Johnson wins with hands-off style.
- Ratings Slip From the Grip of Stalwart NFL
- FULLERTON TOURNAMENT : Buena Park Wins Title in Overtime
- Ailes to Join Limbaugh in Television Venture
- WEEKEND TV : A Classic Season to Sing, Dance
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Beats Third-Ranked Santa Ana on Ickes' Penalty Kick
- OPERA REVIEW : Met Introduces Corigliano's 'Ghosts'
- SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : Trojan Wars on the Tube
- Sounds of Blackness Aided by Uncompromising Allies
- Taper to Exchange Tickets for Food Donations
- RECORD REVIEWS : Local Talent at Bat : A Look at Efforts by Bands Trying to Make Mark in Area Before Shooting for the Big Time
- Taking Aim : Music: Bigger Than Dallas leader Bruce Dallas thinks his new band has a shot at stardom.
- BASKETBALL
- JAZZ REVIEWS : Differences Keep Them Together : The pairing of guitarists Ron Eschete and Joe Diorio makes for moments of great interaction at the show at El Matador.
- Spanish Pop Star Sings a Pair of Different Tunes in 'High Heels'
- Season-High Turnovers Cost Pepperdine, 79-73
- 'Lost King' Seeks to Expose Harm of Stereotypes
- U.S. Work Force and Management
- More on Wally Joyner's Decision to Leave Angels
- More on Wally Joyner's Decision to Leave Angels
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- U.S. Work Force and Management
- D.C. Homicide Rate
- Bellamy at Equity's Helm
- 'La Mancha,' Part II
- L.A. Viewers Say Goodby to Keith Olbermann
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Looks at 'JFK'
- Padres Fan Agrees With Column About Team
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- Voting and Citizenship
- They Like Laker Defense, Come to Lakers' Defense
- Reader Wants Henning to Return Next Season
- When It's Over, It's Over
- Voting and Citizenship
- L.A. Viewers Say Goodby to Keith Olbermann
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- More of the Same on Permian Football
- End of Robinson Era: More Than Enough Blame to Go Around
- U.S. Work Force and Management