- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 10, 1992
- Obituaries - Dec. 10, 1992
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1992
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1992
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1992
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 10, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 10, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 10, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 10, 1992
- Lockheed Vaults to Top of Jet Fighter Business : Aerospace: The company's $1.5-billion acquisition of General Dynamics' military aircraft division in Texas puts new pressure on the weaker players in a shrinking industry.
- DID STOP: Lindsey Buckingham, part of Fleetwood...
- Station Starts Off on the Right Track
- Royal Split Hits Home With Local Britishers
- Marines Leave to Keep Somalian Mission Supplied : Logistics: Humanitarian nature of operation helps troops and families deal with the deployment farewells.
- CAMARILLO : Sewage Rates Raised to Upgrade Plant
- Florida Clouds Divert Shuttle to High Desert
- Clinton Team Issues Ethics Rules for Top Appointees : Politics: Strictest-ever standards are meant to close the revolving door between public service, lobbying activities.
- PERSPECTIVE ON URBAN AMERICA : The Rot Starts in Washington : Virtually everything that ails our cities can be traced to federal policies spawned bythe Reagan/Bush agenda.
- Bill Targets 'No Contest' Estate Ploy : Law: In wills leaving substantial sums to lawyers preparing them, provisions impeding legal challenge by heirs would be forbidden.
- WITHOUT A PRAYER: Trustee Harriett S. Walther...
- POOR LISA: Charles H. Keating Jr., already...
- A 4x4 Carrying Case Will Do Nicely
- Investigator Rejects Call for Probe of Iraqi Loans : Inquiry: Lacey terms charges of criminal violations by Administration 'errant nonsense,' assails Congress, press.
- TOUTING THELMA: Laguna Beach psychologist Ellen McGrath's...
- Marines Reopen Airport to Aid; Somalis Cheer 1st Relief Flight : Famine: Patrols retake looted U.S. Embassy and stage show of force to deter any opposition. Thousands pour into streets freed of guns.
- Roth Facing Another Vote Abstention : Inquiry: Supervisor may have to excuse himself because of his past dealings with the Baldwin Building Co. A landscaping job is at the center of the controversy.
- Charges Added to Husky Probe : Enforcement: Ongoing Pac-10 investigation of Washington football program will include allegations of cash and improper benefits for players from boosters.
- Right Side of the Tracks : Metrolink Stations Will Become Commercial Hubs, Officials Predict
- Plan to Limit After-Hours TV Riles GOP : House: Democratic caucus votes to curtail legislators in bid to have their speeches aired. Rivals see an attempt to stifle minority views.
- TECHNOLOGY - Dec. 10, 1992
- Cardis Negotiations to Sell Northern California Warehouses Unsuccessful
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Climbs 14 on Optimism Over Economy
- Keating Defends His Dealings : Thrifts: The former operator of Lincoln Savings & Loan takes the stand. 'I don't engage in sham transactions,' he declares.
- Gaining Ground for Bears' Habitat
- OUTDOOR NOTES : Call It a Day? Not Before a 1,070-Pound Catch
- Dry Run in '93 for World Cup : Soccer: Tournament next summer in U.S. will feature the current World Cup champion.
- TV REVIEW : Stepfamilies in Conflict
- Purchasing Managers Perk Up on the Economy : Outlook: A poll of company executives finds a new optimism on growth in 1993. But the job picture is not so rosy.
- Tax Tips and Other Timely Advice
- Celebrating the Drama of a Narrow Escape
- Report Shows Women Wait Longer to Wed : Census: The 1990 data also shows a decline in the divorce rate and an increase in the number of children growing up in single-parent families.
- Clinton Opens Door to Wider Somalia Mission : Policy: Limited relief operation may not be enough, he says in edging away from Administration's position.
- William Shawn; Edited New Yorker 35 Years
- Clinton Reportedly Plans to Pick Woman as Attorney General
- Assembly Opens With Resolution for ERA
- Armed Robbers Order Customers to Floor, Take Jewelry From Mall
- THOUSAND OAKS : GTE to Announce Layoffs on Dec. 21
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Groundlings Nog' a Nod to Holidays
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mystical Colors From Art-Rockin' Red House Painters
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Flies Within 7,100 Miles of Galileo
- Police Officer Gets Three-Year Probation in Head Butting : Court: City lawman pleaded no contest in agreement to end case stemming from confrontation with transient.
- Ina Souez, Opera Star Who Joined Spike Jones, Dies
- Arithmetic Outweighs Logic in Filling Jack Kelly's Seat
- Little Time for Drying Out : Weather: Monday's rainfall set a record for the date at Lindbergh Field, and more is on the way Friday.
- WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce College to Propose Development on Campus
- Menendez Brothers Indicted in Slaying of Parents : Court: Judge sets a date for them to be arraigned in the shotgun killings of the wealthy couple. They have been held since 1990.
- COSTA MESA : City Council Selects Genis as Mayor
- Golding Wades Through Full Day One : Issues: The council agenda weighs in at a hefty 80 items. Arguments include a racial debate over a panel chairmanship.
- Olympics
- Regents from University of the Pacific have...
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Leg Injury to Keep Boyer on Bench
- Colleen Hatch
- SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : No Kidding, Free Lessons Are Available
- Allegations of Abuse by Earle Bruce Backed
- Show Offers Energy, Not Substance
- Managerial Hand Nurses Summit to Full Recovery : Health-Care Chain Has 2 Santa Ana Hospitals, New Outpatient Surgery Site in Westminster
- Yeltsin Offers Congress Foes Control of 4 Cabinet Posts
- RTC Swiftly Sells Off $30 Million in Property : Auction: Nearly 800 bargain-seekers come to Anaheim Marriott to bid on shopping centers and other holdings of failed HomeFed.
- Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible at Sunset : Astronomy: Earth's shadow is expected to be especially dark because of ash in the atmosphere from volcanic eruptions.
- Michael Spells It M-o-n-e-y
- Countywide : Pair Sworn In at Special Ceremony
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time Out Down on the Field
- How to Focus on Priorities
- Pilgrimage in Oxnard : Hundreds Drawn to Image on Apartment Window
- Canadiens Catch Kings With Three Late Goals, 5-5
- Basketball
- MOVIE REVIEW : Celebrating a Pioneer of Positive Gay Images
- The Last Hurrah for NBC's 'Cheers' : Series End Signals Another Loss for Reeling Network
- It's the Three Scrooges : Review: South Coast Repertory show is, as always, a shining holiday ornament.
- ENVIRONMENT
- EC Setting Standards for Medical Devices : Trade: Efforts continue despite the uncertainty over Maastricht Treaty ratification, U.S. manufacturers are told at conference.
- Drilling Begins in Effort to Reach Miners : Blast: Workers labored overnight, cutting through 900 feet of rock to lower instruments to area where 8 men are believed to be.
- Fire Claims Fifth Victim
- The Language of Liberation : Culture: Rashid Karadaghi is waging his own war to save his people--he's writing a Kurdish-English dictionary. But his life's work is threatened because he's out of money.
- LAGUNA BEACH : CSP Youth Shelter May Cut Programs
- Panetta Is Crusader for Deficit Cuts : Transition: California lawmaker is said to be Clinton's choice as budget director. His selection may signal tough measures to restrain spending.
- Is New Administration Off to a Running Clash?
- Decision Delayed on Supervisors' Salary : Perks: Members of a citizens review panel say a consultant's $10,000 report on pay in other counties is inadequate. They will meet again today.
- Council Limits Building North of Airfield : Lancaster: The vote comes after officials warn that development could force closure of Air Force Plant 42.
- Countywide : Board OKs Pact on CSU Development
- Intruder Robs 3 Roomates, Shoots 1
- Lazar Will Serve as Mayor of Thousand Oaks for 9 Months
- PACOIMA : Panel Delays Motel Permit Revocation
- Clinton Charm Is Holding on Capitol Hill : Democrats: His return visit is greeted with enthusiasm by lawmakers. President-elect vows new partnership between Congress, White House.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Swerves to Dodge Space Junk
- Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise to Business : Economy: Today's gripes and dire warnings are as valid as those of 1948 when the first smog controls were imposed in L.A.
- Resident Is Named to Parks Commission
- OXNARD : City Trims Budget by $1.3 Million
- Bid to Put Newman on Huntington Beach Council Fails
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Girl, 4, Blamed in Bedroom Fire
- COUNTYWIDE : Ex-Judges Find Gold in Rulings
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Video Give Access to Distant University
- Pierce College to Propose Uses of Surplus Land : Woodland Hills: Officials say the master plan to be revealed next month will not call for housing or high-density commercial development.
- Schwan Hits Notes, Plays in Key at Westlake
- VOICES: High School Playwright Winners Offer Slice of Life : Young Voices Provide a Slice of Life
- Bennett Quits Equalization Board, Cites Illness
- Judge Declares Noriega a POW, Protected Under Rules of War
- Parents Expect More in Return for Allowances : Families: As the recession lingers, many children are working around the house to earn money for extras. Others are learning to do without.
- Post Office All Shook Up by Demand for Elvis Stamp
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ventura Remains Unbeaten, 81-63
- NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Sets an NBA Free-Throw Record
- Devaney Is Coach of the Year
- MUSIC / KENNETH HERMAN : Pianist Forges Link to Masters for New Generation of Listeners : James Tocco, a Pacific Symphony soloist, is devoted to bridging popular tunes to traditional symphonic literature.
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Peggy' Returns in Time for Holiday
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : Terrific Energy in 'Pastores'
- Lockheed Jet Fighter Deal Near : Aerospace: Acquisition of General Dynamics' unit would move Lockheed toward top of combat airplane business.
- BOOK REVIEW : 2 More Good Yarns by a Savvy Storyteller : RUMPOLE ON TRIAL, <i> by John Mortimer</i> ; Viking; $21; 243 pages : DUNSTER, <i> by John Mortimer</i> ; Viking; $21; 296 pages
- Mogadishu's Hired Guns--a Violent Culture
- DRIVING : Porsche's Stock Just Shot Up
- Spanish Radio Station's Request for Larger Generators Denied
- After the Deluge, Crews Patch and Prepare : Flooding: Freeway potholes are plugged and water pumps are checked after Monday's fierce storm. County and state officials say they are ready for the next big one, expected later this week.
- PREP ROUNDUP : No. 3 Trabuco Hills Wins Tournament Opener
- Reseda-Sylmar Trade Shelved : Releaguing: City seeks more information on strength of former's program before any move can be made.
- Former Irish Coach Hugh Devore, and Player Under Rockne Die
- Sun Devils Edge the Aztecs : Basketball: Record 39 turnovers doom SDSU.
- PREP WEDNESDAY: ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : Carey, Kirschke Named Back and Lineman of Year
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Stories' a Seasonal Gift Box
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Carol': A New Spin on the Classic
- ART
- Day Runner Stock Dips $2.50 a Share After Analyst Revises Outlook
- REAL ESTATE
- GM Considers Unplugging Electric Car
- BURBANK : Airport Renews Parking Contract
- Full Custody of Girl, 5, Goes to Aissa Wayne
- Bradley, Martinez Win Tournament
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Intel to Spend $2.5 Billion on Facilities, R&D; : Technology: The company is leading a resurgence by the U.S. semiconductor industry. Its 486 chip is a smash hit.
- Fluor Corp. Increases Dividend: Fluor Corp. announced...
- Some in Arizona GOP Angry at Elder Statesman Goldwater
- Times Mirror Sees Difficult Year in 1993
- Notorious Salvadoran Battalion Is Disbanded : Military: U.S.-trained Atlacatl unit was famed for battle prowess but was also implicated in atrocities.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Sentence in Slaying of Asian-American
- Inaugural Offers Faithful a Chance to Make a Stand : Ceremony: Only 37,000 seats will be available for Clinton's Jan. 20 oath-taking. Another 213,000 ticket-holders can expect a day of tired feet.
- Olson Quits, Cites Personal Reasons
- FISHING REPORT : Fish Don't Mind Rain if You Don't
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : McNeal's Performance Sunday 'One of My Best'
- Beau LeBreton
- Olympics
- Boxing
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Jets' Byrd Is Sitting Up, but Recovery 'Uneventful'
- Showman of the Sky : Entertainment Helps Ex-Record Tycoon's Virgin Atlantic Airways Take Off
- William Filante; 14-Year Assemblyman
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : AMA Takes Stricter Stand on Referrals
- Virginia Officials Begin Drilling Air Shaft to Find Missing Miners
- Woman Who Gave Birth on Hillside to Face Trial : Courts: An infant born outdoors to the homeless woman had a perilously low temperature, according to testimony.
- BUENA PARK : Mayor Says Tax Hike Will Be a Last Resort
- Man Charged in Alleged Bid to Sell Drugs to U.S. Agents
- STANTON : Woman Volunteer Signs On as Santa
- Test for LAPD Promotions Mishandled, Captains Say : Personnel: Officers ask Police Commission to throw out results and select new list of candidates for advancement.
- Nixon Library Lost Money, Tax Returns Show : Museum: Director says it spent aggressively on advertising in its first full year but is not in financial trouble.
- Countywide : Cole Elected Leader of College Trustees
- Overtime Can Double Pay of Some City Employees : Government: More than 34% of the extra money is earned by just 6% of the work force. The L.A. controller calls for a review of the payments.
- Don't leave the garage without it: Here's...
- COSTA MESA : Skateboard Limits Rejected by Council
- Oxnard Officials Fire Ex-City Clerk From Police Post : Personnel: Report says dispute over her appointment hurt Mabi Covarrubias Plisky's ability to do her job.
- Miscellany
- LOS ALAMITOS : Long a Stakes Race Runner-Up, Holland Ease Wins by a Nose
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cheaney's Strong Finish Leads Indiana, 75-70
- Deshaies Jumps to Twins : Baseball: Left-hander will make at least $700,000 next season.
- HUSKY FOOTBALL: A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS? : His Lesson: It Is Better to Earn Than Simply to Receive : Reform: Former Husky linebacker says players are hurt, not helped, by easy-money jobs boosters provide.
- Milken's Holiday Plans : He'll Greet '93 Behind Bars After Transfer Is Delayed
- Gaza Curfew Imposed; Palestinian Killed
- 250 Repeat Demand for Changes at Top at Newport-Mesa
- Onto Every Aztec, a Little Rain Must Fall
- THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Calabasas Finds Itself on Short End Against Thousand Oaks
- Ulloa Provides Spark in Cal Lutheran's 92-74 Win
- Abbey Healthcares Sells Debentures: Abbey Healthcare Group...
- AUTOS
- Justices Toughen Rules on Illegal Repossessions
- Odds of Quake Put Too High, 3 Scientists Say
- Cox, Rohrabacher Lead Reform of House GOP
- U.S. Black Leaders Favor Longer Mission : Goals: They urge that American presence continue until Somalis have an effective government.
- Fiscal Summitry, California Style : Brown urges a Clinton-like meeting for the state
- LANCASTER : City Opens Talks on New Site for Fair
- MISSION VIEJO : Interim President of College Named
- BREA : Drawings Held to Attract Shoppers
- CALIFORNIA NEWS : Stanford to Provide Benefits for Partners of Gays
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Niles, Monroe Post Big Numbers in Rout of Sylmar
- PEOPLE WATCH
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : Crossley Theatre's 'Carol' a Beaut
- INSURANCE
- 'Home Alone' Fares May Require Loan
- From Russia With Love--Children : Families: The former Soviet republic has become a foreign hot spot for Americans seeking to adopt.
- Running on Full : Hints for outfitting a favorite rambling recreationalist, who makes fun a serious business.
- Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Packwood Denies New Sex Allegation
- HUSKY FOOTBALL: A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS? : Job and Lodging Were Provided : Washington: A former player, Darden, says his employment was arranged by Simon, then Huskies' running backs coach.
- Grambling (9-2) and Florida A&M; (7-4) will...
- Quarterback Controversy Elicits a 'Baugh? Humbug!'
- Safeguarding the Lights Fantastic
- LANCASTER : 150 City Workers Won't Get Pay Hikes
- POLITICIAN WATCH : Right Republican
- LONG BEACH : Ex-Manager Negotiating to Operate Queen Mary
- Relatives Call for Inquiry After Prisoner Dies : Penology: MCC Inmate did not get the care he needed for health problems, his mother says.
- Facing Prison Term, a Bright but Troubled Youth Kills Himself
- Camarillo Complex Fire Displaces 22 Residents
- A Teacher Fights Social Darwinism in the Public School Trenches : Education: The rewards of arousing self-esteem overcome the lure of aiding the privileged.
- Boxing
- Report Details Chinese Prison Brutality : Torture: Three severely punished for throwing paint on Mao portrait, rights group says.
- SAN DIEGO : 2 Bandits at Large in Holdup of Courier
- Supervisors OK New Court District for High Desert
- Orlin Norris Disputes Story of Sanchez Firing : Boxing: Fighter says trainer of brother Terry Norris treated unfairly.
- THE TIMES' 1992 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : FIRST-TEAM CLOSE-UPS: DEFENSE : TRAVIS KIRSCHKE, <i> Lineman </i>
- THE TIMES' 1992 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : FIRST-TEAM CLOSE-UPS: OFFENSE : BRIAN FINNERAN, <i> Wide Receiver </i>
- Ports Fight Ban on Cruise Ship Gambling : Legislation: Officials in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco fear a $100-million blow to tourism from law taking effect Jan. 1.
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- REAL ESTATE : Santa Margarita Co. Industrial Parcels Are Going Dirt-Cheap
- AUTOS
- PORT HUENEME : 4th Suspect Arrested in Landlord's Death
- Metrolink Offers Free Saturday Train Rides to Holiday Shoppers
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEW : Daws, Lowen Kick Around College Offers
- Irvine Valley Gives Mulligan 500th Victory
- Campbell Leaves Mark at Camarillo
- REAL ESTATE
- The Big Question on Small Stocks: Will Rally Last?
- Holiday Tea Raises $1,000 for Teen Home
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Eagleburger Sworn In as Secretary of State
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Jurors Deliberating in Iran-Contra Trial
- Death Toll Tops 500 as India's Riots Continue
- Crowd Wants Newport School Officials Ousted
- COLUMN ONE : Does Japan Ever Really Change? : The question is asked ever more frequently, even within the country. Amid economic tensions, it especially bedevils American policy-makers.
- Copter Ride Shoots Down Sheriff's Aide
- Suspect Held in Businessman's September Slaying : Murder: A free-lance grocery warehouse 'swamper' is charged in point-blank shooting of man in busy intersection.
- It May Not Be Politics as Usual Under New D.A.
- BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Giants Finally Get Their Bonds : Contract: He is guaranteed a record $43.75 million for six years, plus fringe benefits that include hotel suite on road.
- Gretzky Is Back on the Ice Skating, Says He Is Experiencing No Pain
- Basketball
- Basketball Team Might Be Bullish Industry : Colleges: Multiple road games on the same night apparently aren't unusual for Arkansas Baptist. And make that payment cash, please.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Aaron Tippin Keeps One Foot in the Old Country
- It's the Three Scrooges : Stage: Smaller troupes try not to worry about the ghosts of SCR 'Christmases' past.
- Bernstine Wants to Play : Chargers: Running back had surgery in October.
- After 27 Years, DeLong Retires as Foothill High's Swim Coach
- Nofrey's Humor Keeps Nordhoff Loose
- MUSIC REVIEW : Philharmonic Players Shine at Gindi
- QUOTABLE
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Passion': Soap Opera Without the Soap
- Data Shows N. California Was 72% Wetter in 1400s
- Counsel Wraps Up Report on Iraq Loan Case Investigation
- Groups Press for More Time on Disney Study
- Holiday Humor High in Cards Inspired by Hurricane Andrew
- Blueprint Gets Approval for Retail Growth in Reseda
- Galileo Gets Boost, Heads Toward Jupiter
- POWAY : Pipe-Bomb Blast Attributed to Teens
- PERSPECTIVES ON INDIA : At Ayodhya, a Tryst With Tragedy : The razing of the mosque can be blamed on venal politicians who corrupt Nehru's pledge of equitable development.
- Basketball
- New Attraction Is Sure to Be Earthshaking
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Schroeder's Steady Play Means No QB Controversy
- Gorging on Serenity : Jerkwater Canoes Provides the Means, but You Must Discern the Ways During Peaceful Trips Down the Colorado River
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Key to Clinton's Success Rests on Work of 'Clusters' : These technicians have begun meeting with Republican counterparts to ensure as smooth a handoff as possible.
- Moving Out, in a Big Way : Military: The staggering logistics of transporting and equipping the Somalia mercy mission include taking along virtually everything needed.
- Sex Priestess Takes Path as Park Docent
- VENTURA : Brekke to Be City Manager of Del Mar
- HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Lindros Is a Star Who Has Yet to Shine
- McCartney Is Likely to Bypass San Diego
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Aladdin' Full of Chintzy Nuttiness
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alex Buys Part of Lucca Packing: Alex...
- Federal Probe of GM Pickup Trucks Grows : Safety: Agency orders an engineering analysis of vehicles with their fuel tanks placed outside the frame rails.
- Two Companies Test Patches to Boost Levels of Testosterone
- Moorpark Begins Talks on Theater Complex
- Supervisors Slash County Planning Board's Powers : Government: Half of the commission's workload is shifted to a new zoning administrator's office. Panel chairman harshly criticizes the move.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : District Joins U.S. Education Campaign
- PERSPECTIVES ON INDIA : A Feeding Frenzy of Fundamentalism : Hindu extremism begets Muslim extremism, and the ramifications go far beyond the subcontinent.
- Huge Job-Training Center Planned : Urban aid: The facility would be the largest of its kind in the West and is aimed at residents in the riot areas. Backers hope to instruct 5,000 people in four years with the aid of major corporations.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Goulet's Late Goal Lifts Blackhawks
- Schott Slips in the Back Way; Deal Reportedly Is Discussed
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mejer, Johnson Lead Christ College Irvine to Sixth in a Row
- Basketball
- HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Holidaze' a Mix of Light Sketches
- Hollywood Sends a Sign of Support : Leaders: An update on first anniversary of the industry AIDS anti-discrimination group draws an 'impressive' crowd.
- REAL ESTATE
- ENVIRONMENT
- Experts Study an Earth That Stretches and Swells : Geophysics: Forces within and without continually alter the not-quite-round planet, researchers find.
- Democrats OK D.C., Territory Delegate Votes
- Eagleburger Sworn In as Secretary of State, at Surprise Ceremony
- Auditor Calls for Probe Into Sheriff's Funds : Expenses: A sweeping review is called for to examine the sheriff's spending of money seized by his office during drug raids.
- COMPTON : School Board Votes to Oust Superintendent
- Aid for Somalia
- BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Angels Obtain Gruber : Trade: They send Sojo to the Blue Jays for the third baseman. Herzog also tries to re-acquire Chili Davis.
- BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Cone Returns to the Royals : Meeting: Blue Jays get Stewart for two years, $8.5 million. Mariners keep Griffey Jr. for four years, $24 million.
- Clippers Go on Late Run, Beat Cavaliers, 115-106
- BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Angel Trade Lands Gruber : Baseball: They send Sojo to the Blue Jays for the third baseman. Herzog also tries to re-acquire Chili Davis.
- FIXATIONS : Spin Doctor : Bill Firebaugh of Laguna Hills calls himself a 'fiddle-diddler.' Hi-fi-faluntin ideas come to him, and he gives them a try.
- Serbs Tighten Noose Around Bosnia Capital : Balkans: Last road out of Sarajevo is closed. Diplomats see effort to starve out 400,000.
- Seabees Ready for Duty, Doing What They 'Do Very Well' : Construction: Naval battalion will leave today, prepare the way for vessels moving into Somali ports.
- FULLERTON : Judge Drops Charge Against Detective
- Moorhead Wins Secret Vote to Be Minority Leader of Key Panel : Congress: In another bid, Anthony C. Beilenson seeks to be chairman of the Budget Committee, but he faces stiff opposition from three others.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : She Decks City Hall Through Donations
- Drawing the Line at Kosovo