- Pickup-Style Game Gives San Clemente an Upset
- From a Real Grave Digger to a Lucy Lover, They Followed Their Bliss Instead of the Crowd
- Walkways in the Wilderness : Trailblazer Makes Sure His Gently Cut Paths 'Lay Lightly on the Land'
- Which of Us Isn't Taking 'Welfare'? : Poor children rank low in government largess; why is the comfortable class so mean?
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : ORANGE : Seahawk Questions Silence Erickson
- For Some, Happiness Is Lubbock : It May Not Be Easy to Lure Them to Texas Tech, but They Like It Once They Get There
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Barry Sanders Is Unanimous All-Pro Pick
- ComputerFocus Relocates to Oxnard's Town Center
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
- Rexhall Seeks to Purchase 25,000 Shares of Own Stock
- Police Raid Jet, Kill 4 Hijackers : Terror: Elite unit in Marseilles storms plane seized by Islamic extremist gunmen in Algeria. Twenty-five passengers, crew and commandos are hurt in rescue.
- Countywide : Exhibit Offers Peek at Area's Past
- People
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Ordinance Allows City to Ask Bingo Audits
- Royal's Smith Opts to Play Football for Washington
- Rather's Stories Behind the Stories : Television: 'I'm a reporter. I just don't play one on TV,' says the CBS newsman, whose latest book is 'The Camera Never Blinks Twice.'
- ITT to Sell Its Commercial Finance Unit : Transaction: $4-billion deal is part of firm's efforts to divest itself of entities not related to lodging and entertainment.
- The Times has hired Lynne T. Jewell...
- This Crew Hopes to Build Superhighway for TV Commercials : Technology: Tiny Sherman Oaks firm and its partners envision zapping ads to cable via computer. But infrastructure and financing are still in early stages.
- Old Habits Die Hard for Kremlin Propagandists : Russia: Moscow's heavy-handed bid to control information about Chechnya has the media fighting back.
- John E. Boswell; Historian of Gay Marriage
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Hijacking Only Confirms U.S. Fears on Algeria
- Surfer, 50, Dies While Riding the Waves : Tragedy: The man apparently suffers a heart attack in waters off Pacific Palisades. At Laguna Beach, three swimmers are injured when swept onto coastal rocks.
- Miscellany
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Troy, Torres Work Overtime to Defeat Compton Centennial
- Money Store Opens Office in Oxnard's Financial Plaza
- TRADE
- Hospitals, Exercisers Profit by Fitness : Health: In programs for the general public, medical centers have found a strong source of revenue.
- Eugene F. Hovanec, vice president and chief...
- Parent Company's Troubles Hit Practical Peripherals Hard
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
- Who's Who
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Regulators Shift Focus to Tiny Air Pollutants
- After-Christmas Discounts Draw Throngs of Shoppers
- CHP Arrests 21 in County in Drunk Driving
- The Commission Says: OK, We'll Do the Job : Monitoring of police reform taken away from LAPD
- Vikings Beat 49ers, Win Title : Pro football: S.F.'s 10-game streak halted, 21-14, as Young, Rice score early, then leave.
- Is It All a Celtic Ploy to Land Air Jordan?
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS / RAMS : Cowboys, Steelers Visit Coliseum in '95
- Short Hill Stands Tall : Colorado State Quarterback Anthoney Hill May Lack Size for Pro Game, but He Has Given the Rams a Lift With His Versatility and Will to Win
- Not So 'Little Women' : Movies: 'We worry about this being portrayed as a feminist film--of course it is that, but there are many other things in it as well,' says director Gillian Armstrong.
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : Del Taco Enters the Fast-Food Future With Its Concept 2000 Restaurants
- Ventura County Home Sales Strong in November
- Company Town : New Camera Cuts Costs for Sitcoms, but Some Aren't Laughing
- Pollution Research Gets Orders Totaling $150,000
- IRVINE : Council Plans O.C. Fund Crisis Forum
- Ranchers Vow to Fight a Proposed Ordinance to Limit Animals : Legislation: Planners want to restrict the number of cows, horses and other critters on large lots. No way, reply the owners of the county's largest equestrian center.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Renovated Gallery Features Local Artist
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : FIESTA : Injury Sidelines Notre Dame's Kinder
- COLUMN ONE : For the Sake of Humanities : The annual MLA gathering welcomes everyone from Dickens scholars to pop culture pundits. But some say the group for literary studies has sunk into self-parody.
- Allen KristSanta Margarita, JuniorBasketball/CenterLast season, his first...
- Do You Know Your Valley
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Approves Fee Hikes at City Stables
- Boulevard to Close for La Habra Pride Fair
- VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP
- A look at The Times' preseason poll's...
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : COTTON : Fields Will Be Moved Again Next Season
- House of Fabrics Loses $73.2 Million in Quarter
- Fighting for What They Are Entitled To : Politics: Fear of a debt-ridden future is propelling politically minded Generation Xers to join the fiscal conservatives' call for Social Security reform.
- Family, Friends Try to Make Sense of Marine's Suicide : Military: Sgt. Richard Stumpf's death is being examined by the Pentagon. But for those closest to him, the reason why he killed himself baffles.
- BOOK REVIEW : A Search for Self Wrapped in Moving Words and Suffering : A KEEPER OF SHEEP <i> By William Carpenter</i> , Milkweed Editions, $21.95, 327 pages
- Gay Couple Wins Court Battle to Adopt Boy, 4
- NHL, Players Might Resume Talks
- Some Refinery Foes Upset With Settlement : Lawsuit: Plaintiffs claimed Mobil's Torrance plant created health hazards. Several call their award too small and say terms of the pact should not be secret.
- FBI Stung in Medicare Sting Gone Awry
- Christmas Tree Collections
- 3 Swimmers Survive Rough Seas : Rescue: An ocean swim off Laguna Beach nearly turns to tragedy when three friends are tossed onto the rocks. Two require hospital treatment.
- Valley's Charity Gifts Dip in 1994 : Donations: The quake and a poor economy cut into contributions to key welfare agencies, hitting the Salvation Army and others especially hard.
- Valley Banks Expect Pinch From Limit on SBA Loans
- 4 Killed in Haiti as Ex-Soldiers Riot in Demand for Back Pay
- Fiscal Crisis Threatens Anaheim's Grand Plans : Development: The city's blueprint for the next century is stalled, but officials vow to pursue their goals.
- John Osborne; Playwright Wrote 'Look Back in Anger'
- Not Mapped Out : Thomas Brothers Take Bizarre Route to Cotton Bowl-Bound Texas Tech
- Interest Rates Blamed for Home Sales Decline
- Peso Loses More Value Against Dollar in Mexico : Currency: Exchange rates fluctuate wildly at border exchange houses.
- BODY WATCH : A Pre-Mammography 'Primer' : Health: There are some things you should know before the procedure--such as, it's not pain, but 'discomfort.' Wear nice shoes. Oh, and tone up.
- By the Numbers
- GIVING SHELTER: The number of people looking...
- Paint Merchant Pleads to Fly More Banners
- Relatives of Dead Man Sought by Officials
- Man, 21, Critically Injured in Santa Ana Shooting : Violence: He and two other victims were cruising the streets when they were stopped and fired upon in what police believe to be a gang-related incident.
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : CITRUS : Emotions Will Play Part in Outcome
- Shell Seeks to Return to Raiders
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : SUGAR : Real Action Might Come Off Field
- Forget the Westside--Try Star-Gazing in Toluca Hills : Celebrities: Oakwood Apartment units are so popular with the entertainment industry that company officials offer performers special deals.
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : It's No Cliche; Anteater Basketball Team Winning With Balance
- FAMILY : Robbo Makes It Party Time for Kids With 'Space Aliens'
- New York Ranger defenseman Sergei Zubov, the...
- The Year in Review: Revisiting the notable Valley events of 1994 : McKeon, the Friend of Newt : Congress: Relative newcomer gained clout as veteran Moorhead was bypassed for two choice chairmanships.
- Super-Heroes With Good Taste : Fruits and Vegetables Square Off Against Junk Food and Cigarettes in a Comic Book for Hungry Minds
- Rossano Brazzi, 78; Actor Starred in 'South Pacific'
- O.C. Pro Sports Teams Play an Irksome Waiting Game : Negotiations: Turmoil surrounding baseball and hockey may fade into memory--along with the Rams.
- INS to Shift Work Card Issuance
- He Was Ill, but Unlike Many, Not Alone : Mario once told me the only time he could see was in his dreams.
- Democracy First, Elections Later : Palestinians: Political legitimacy isn't as important as building the civilian framework for a democratic state.
- Showered With Support : Pregnant Women in Need Find Help in County Program
- LA HABRA : 3 Seats Available on Planning Commission
- LA HABRA : Favoring Local Firms for Contracts Suggested
- GARDEN GROVE : Action on Stuart Drive Parking Ban Delayed
- Be Wary of Motorists Into Spirits of Season : Revelers Will Be on the Road, so Slow Down, Be Alert and Choose a Designated Driver
- Santa Anita Looking for Jockeys : Horse racing: Replacement riders might be necessary if agreement is not reached before midnight Saturday in national health and accident insurance dispute.
- VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Crescenta Valley Girls Shake Off Village Christian
- 5.5 Quake Rocks Aleutians
- It Seems AT&T; Has Come Up With Right Number
- Girl, 17, Fatally Shot; Youth Sought
- Draft Report Notes Conflicts in Whitewater Testimony
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : School's Surf Team to Compete in Worldwide Contest in Australia
- MISSION VIEJO : School Computer Donations Sought
- Orange County Almanac
- 'Dumb' and 'Streetfighter' Doing Up the Holidays : Box office: Jim Carrey's film takes in an estimated $15.7 million, while Jean-Claude Van Damme's movie earns $11.8 million.
- MOVIESInterview With the Cops: Christian Slater was...
- Ceballos Escapes Shadow of Suns : Laker Forward Steps Into Spotlight After Serving as Backup in Phoenix
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Costa Mesa Snaps to Life Late, Defeats Santa Margarita, 58-42
- Going Along for the Ride in 'Taxicab Confessions' : Television: The Gantz brothers' documentaries detail the emotional lives of ordinary Americans. Their latest premieres Jan. 14 on HBO.
- Opening Day Is Mixed for Valenzuelas : Horse racing: Fernando suffers serious back injury; Pat wins Malibu.
- A LOOK AHEAD: Money makeover : Prudent Financial Plan Can Pay Dividends in Retirement : Investments: Advisers help lead Garden Grove woman down path to future security. Diversity, they say, is the trick.
- Company Town : FALL OF 1994'S TOP 20 FILMS
- Top Executive Leaves Styles on Video Inc.
- Melanie PearsonWoodbridge, JuniorBasketball/ForwardPearson isn't the Warriors' leading...
- Saber-Rattling by Republicans Is Ill-Advised : Instead of expanding NATO eastward, give priority to a conservative plan for Europe.
- Rose Tourney Warm-Ups Start Today : Leisure: Events before the parade and game offer opportunities to view floats, see the stadium, hear bands and test golfing skills.
- Homicides in the County Drop Sharply in '94 : Crime: Twenty-eight residents have been slain this year, down from 47 in 1993. But police report more 'stranger' slayings, reflecting a nationwide rise in gang activity.
- Large, Bright Object Reported Shooting Across California Sky
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : No Honeymoon Likely in Bergeson's Homecoming : Politics: State senator's deregulation bills haunt her as she makes transition to Orange County supervisor. Some say she helped pave way for crisis.
- 5.3 Quake Hits Eureka Area : Temblor: Damage is considerable in several Humboldt County towns. Most injuries are minor.
- Sight-Seaing : Whale-Watching Season Opens With Attractions--and Reactions
- Apartment Complex Is More Than a Place to Stay : Thousand Oaks: Fiore Gardens project offers families any--and all kinds of--help needed to make the move out of public housing.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Firm Makes Impression in Rapid Prototyping : Valencia: 3D Systems leads the industry that provides machines for making plastic models from computer designs in hours.
- TRADE
- Briefly:
- Deep Discounts Draw Throngs of Shoppers : Business: Southland is expected to post 6% increase in holiday sales. But retailers still had plenty to get rid of.
- Foreign Investors in China Feel Cold Slap of Reality
- Amid Chechnya Siege, Yeltsin Claims Victory
- 8 Critically Injured in 2-Car Crash
- Top 10 Reasons for Utah and Arizona : Freedom Bowl: No. 10 is that tonight's winner might get that ranking.
- Harmony Chairman Buys 950,000 Shares of Stock
- Retirees Face New Rule on Income : 1993 Law Changes the Way Social Security is Taxed
- Living Large : We're a nation obsessed with calories, waistlines and firm fannies. But the notion that it's OK to be big in the land of liposuction and liquid diets is gaining acceptance.
- Science Education--How Kids Can Learn
- Fallen Climber in Serious Condition
- Oakley Will Undergo Toe Surgery Today
- Amgen Wins OK for Drug to Treat Blood Disorder
- Franklin Agrees to Acquire LAN Performance Labs
- Shoppers, Drawn by What's in Store for Them, Pack Malls : Sales: From Costa Mesa to Brea, thousands head out early to scramble for post-Christmas bargains.
- A Chance to Repair a Painful Mistake : Congress should sign off on Clinton move to grant Los Angeles an empowerment zone
- NATURAL RESOURCES : GOP Victory Proves a Watershed for Controversial Reservoir Project : Animas-La Plata dam will cost $687 million. Critics cry pork, but Republican backers are newly empowered.
- SAN CLEMENTE : Fee Waiver Denied for Rebuilding
- Turf War : Horticulture Artists and 'Mow, Blow and Go' Gardeners Compete for Work in Well-to-Do Areas
- TIDBITS : Nutritious Dining for Single Appetites
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Mexico's Zedillo Takes Off on Uneven Footing : Politics: New president had charmed the populace. Then, in one disastrous week, the roof fell in. Now he fights to recover.
- Youth Club Board Elects New President
- TRABUCO CANYON : Some in Portola Hills Get Water Rate Hike
- LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : 49ers Counting on Dependable Atkinson to Lead Them in Tough Spots
- California Amplifier Finishes MultiCipher Test
- Deferring a Home Sale to Next Year Could Reduce Tax Bill
- New Push for Info Superhighway : Telecom: The Clinton Administration is redoubling its efforts to promote the technology, but it faces several obstacles.
- Pepperdine Women Count On 'Ice' Getting Hot
- Packard Bell Says '95 Units Compatible With Windows
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Fraud Is Bigger Than One Vote : Dead people and dogs are on the voter rolls. An investigation and reform are imperative to restore confidence in our system.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : A Place for Tee in the Evening
- Countywide : Fair Voids and Restarts Bidding for Carnival
- Without Rider, Timberwolves Beat Clippers : Pro basketball: L.A. can't capitalize on suspension of Minnesota's top scorer and falls, 82-81.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL
- The Year in Review: The county's visual arts scene accelerated its slide into safetly and dullness : 1994: The Year in Review : The Upstarts Outnumbered by the Downturns
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : FREEDOM : Coaches Trade Last-Minute Barbs
- Finally, the Eagles Let Kotite Go : Pro football: Lurie says he hasn't made a decision on a replacement for the head coach.
- Palm Springs Film Fest to Feature World Premieres
- NBA ROUNDUP : Price Right for Cavaliers as Streak Reaches Nine
- LAPD 'Copspeak'
- Tax-Cut Proposals
- Social Security
- Nietzsche
- Crack Cocaine Epidemic
- Burgie Benz
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Washington Responds Tepidly to the Tumult : Politics: Neither Democrats nor Republicans seem inclined toward legislative remedies. The reason lies partly in the circumstances of the case, and in the county's reputation for free enterprise and anti-tax fervor.
- Turn, Turn, Turn : ALONG...
- Obituaries - Dec. 27, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 27, 1994
- Union Wants Formal Meeting With County
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Union Seeks Meeting on Reinstating Contracts : Labor: Orange County's largest employee group also will ask that layoffs be used as last resort. Decisions follow budget-cutting actions by the Board of Supervisors.
- 8 Critically Injured in 2-Car Crash : Accident: Vehicles collide in a Van Nuys intersection. Four of the most seriously hurt victims are children.
- THE BOWLS DAILY REPORT : ROSE : Note to Ducks: Sun Can Be Seen Here
- MTA Contractors Dispense Thousands in Political Gifts : Subway: A ban has been proposed on donations to members of new oversight panel, but it has met resistance.
- Seeds for Brulte's Rise Were Planted Along the Potomac : Politics: GOP leader honed skills in low-level posts. Now, he tries to parlay that into Assembly speakership.
- SOUTH VS. NORTH? How do you get...
- Big Bargains Lure Hordes of Shoppers to the Malls : Retail: Thousands descend on area stores to return gifts and spend Christmas cash on stacks of newly discounted items.
- JAPAN
- Your Money : How Mutual Fund Losses Can Spell Tax Relief : Investment: Applying lost capital against gains can mean thousands of dollars in savings. But you'd better hurry.
- Economic Indicators Point to O.C. Gathering Strength : Commerce: Positive forecasts look beyond misery of job losses in months ahead due to county bankruptcy.
- Attacks From Croatia Threaten Truce, Bosnia Chief Says : Balkans: U.N. sees no violation because Serbs from neighboring state are not a party to accord.
- In the Neighborhood : Norwalk: Put Health Care Where Kids Are
- THOUSAND OAKS : Roadside Sensors to Display Car Speeds
- Wilderness Lost : Urban 'Plinkers' Turn Remote Canyon Into Shooting Range
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Crematorium Case Results in Reforms
- THOUSAND OAKS : Gallery to Exhibit Polish Artists' Work
- Desperately Searching for Answers : Missing: Lynn Shardlow's husband has vanished, and their disability income has disappeared until his fate is learned.
- Kilbarger Drops the Juggling Act : Preps: After playing basketball and soccer last season, the Canyon senior is concentrating on soccer.
- INSURANCE
- Meter Reader: A Job You Can Walk Away With
- VENTURA COUNTY
- Getting Into the Spirit, Kicking and Screaming
- State College Enrollments Fall Slightly : Education: Figures follow national trends and show a strong comeback from last year. Officials partially credit economic recovery.
- Valley Areas 'Hot Spots' for Car Burglaries
- Whom to Flag When They Should Be Working on the Railroad
- It's Already 1997 for Much of Hong Kong : China takeover: Westerners pour in, the economy booms and a communist scion becomes an accidental philanthropist.
- TV Finally Finds Religion
- A Colorful Ending to Blue-Gray : College football: Twenty-eight points scored in final quarter of Blue's 38-27 win. Joe Aska, blind in one eye, is named MVP.
- AUSTRALIA
- Whatever He Does, Goeken Always Seems on Right Wavelength : Communications: He founded MCI. He developed Airfone. Now, it's on to something else.
- AIRLINES
- Citron Lawyer Says O.C. Liable for Defense Costs : Courts: Attorney contends resistance is motivated by politics. County employees to take legal action on layoffs.
- Study Links Genetics, Male Homosexuality : Research: Canadian scientists say gay men have more ridges in fingerprints. It bolsters the theory that sexual orientation is determined before birth.
- Double Standard for Simpson at Jail Charged : Custody: Lawyers for other inmates complain about apparent special treatment. Shapiro defends decisions.
- Volunteers Take Yuletide Cheer to the Streets
- In 1894, the village of Garvanza lay...
- Politics Leaves Lawmakers in Japan Out of Policy Loop : Asia: Critics say the need for national change means bureaucrats must step aside. But that may not be easy.
- HEALTH
- The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : CHAUMANIX DUTTON : 'She Hasn't Missed a Step . . . '
- Samsung Plan Riles S. Korean Auto Makers : Industry: The two largest producers for the country that wants to be a top car exporter have U.S. headquarters in O.C.
- AUSTRALIA
- Christmas Storm Leaves Up to an Inch of Rainfall in O.C.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Bus Driver's Action Saved Lives in Blast : Israel: His refusal to allow terrorist aboard military vehicle probably spared many soldiers. Hamas says it sent bomber.
- PERSPECTIVE ON ORANGE COUNTY : Bulletin: The Sky Isn't Falling : The economy is sound, revenue is flowing in and there's no need for a bailout; the East Coast media can stop gloating.
- Traffic Accidents Take Two Lives on Christmas Eve
- Man Who Fled Accident Sought
- Mother, Daughter Killed by Yule Tree Fire, Blast
- Japan Cabinet OKs Austere Budget
- Last-Minute Funds Save College of Canyons Library, Arts Hall
- NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen Shows Kerr It's Better to Receive
- THRILL MASTER: It's got a psychotic madman,...
- THE BOWLS / DAILY REPORT : HOLIDAY : Game Came Naturally to Biakabatuka
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Manic Hispanic Knows About Fun
- DANCE REVIEW : Joffrey 'Nutcracker' Tests Limits With Cast Changes
- A Little of Everything for Fans This Year--Good, Bad and Goofy
- Tough New Rules Loom for Seekers of Asylum : Immigration: A stricter work permit provision is the most controversial of changes taking effect Jan. 4. Fraud, backlog have been problems.
- The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : ARIANNA HUFFINGTON : 'Everything Happens for a Purpose'
- TOXIC DISCHARGES
- Armory Gives Warmth to the Homeless : Services: National Guard shelter offers refuge from the chill as well as danger of the streets.
- Santa Claus Really Delivers on Christmas
- CAMARILLO : Gifts Surprise Father Reunited With Kids
- Copter Pilot Still in North Korean Hands; U.S. Seeks High-Level Talks : Asia: Administration earlier expressed regret for violating airspace. Washington to reassess situation today.
- COLUMN ONE : Israel Tries Teaching Kids Peace : Schools nationwide have launched classes to prepare students for life in the new Mideast. But emotions run high and old fears die hard, even among the young.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Lawyer Says County Must Pay Bill : Liability: Attorney says officials are responsible for ex-treasurer's legal costs. In a statement, Citron says he feels 'totally betrayed' by the supervisors and administrators.
- The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : VO AN NINH : 'Grandfather, You Have Two Homes Now'
- CAMARILLO : Malathion Spraying Scheduled Tuesday
- SANTA PAULA : Crash Kills Driver, Injures Passenger
- China Roughs Up Hong Kong : Beijing vents its anger over reforms as the British colony nears its historic change in 1997
- Man Shot in Dec. 3 Ambush Dies of Wounds
- THOUSAND OAKS : Museum Group Gets Nonprofit Status
- PRO FOOTBALL: LOOKING BACK AT THE 1994 SEASON : Beating a Path to Last Place : Ram analysis: Team's troubles start at the top and end in the same old place--bottom of the NFC West.
- Supervisor of Swarm : Success of Arizona's Nationally Recognized Defense Has Brought Celebrity to Coordinator Larry Mac Duff
- India's Turning 'Asian Kool' Into Very Hot Sounds : Pop music: Record chiefs bet the next global hits will be rap monologues tinged with a Punjabi folk genre known as <i> bhangra</i> .
- CBS Still Has 'Hope' for a Cure : Television: David E. Kelley's 'Chicago Hope' was squashed in a highly publicized showdown of medical shows. A new time slot may be just what the doctor ordered.
- 'Smithsonian's Great Battles' Loses Civil War Buffs
- CHINA
- The Good, the Bad, the . . .
- Agents Arrest Man Found Scaling White House Fence
- Jesse Jackson Competes With Queen on TV : Britain: As she hails N. Ireland progress on BBC, American assails Tories on another channel.
- 300 Jewish Volunteers Bring City a Yule Gift : Religion: Visits to runaway shelter and AIDS patients mark Jewish Federation Council's first annual Christmas Day of good works for Los Angeles.
- State College Enrollments Drop Slightly : Education: Figures follow national trends and show a strong comeback from last year's steep declines. Officials partially credit economic recovery.
- Long Beach Voters Did Get It Right : June campaign-finance reform has model elements--why turn back the clock?
- Youth Opinion : School Prayer: 'Everyone Could Do Their Own'
- The Sport Is Taking Off Again : Skateboarding's Resurgence Is Visible in Parks, on TV--and at Cash Registers
- He's in Right Place at Right Time : Basketball: Salahuddin making most of chance at Long Beach State after two gunshot incidents scared away many recruiters.
- Open Your Eyes and Say Hello to Picabo Street
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Samsung OK to Build Cars Roils S. Korean Rivals : Competition: Country wants to become top auto exporter. Decision marks sharp break from close government guidance.
- Mark Ozur Selected as New President of Digital Sound
- SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
- Japan's Media Blow a Clarion for Change : Journalism: Reporters and editors were once derided as Establishment mouthpieces. Now they take on taboos.
- Funds Sought for Denver Airport Probe
- The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : FIDEL VARGAS : 'Our Hard Work Is Starting to Pay Off '
- State Orders Shutdown of Parking Structure : Safety: The 145 S. Broadway facility could collapse in a moderate quake, an engineer says. Severe shaking would threaten adjacent state office building, but it will stay open.
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Caustic Bit of Writing, Old Chap : THE HIPPOPOTAMUS <i> by Stephen Fry</i> ; Random House $21, 290 pages
- Disgraced Former Premier Is Back in Style
- Pentagon Secretly Buys Parts of Russian Defense System
- MOORPARK : Medical Clinic to Open Tuesday
- Your Money : Manage Your Money Yourself, Buffett Advises : Investing: This is one field where laymen can do better than professionals, the famed investor says.
- 1995 State Dress Code: Most Women Can Wear Pants
- SOUTH KOREA
- Weary Pontiff Laments Rash of Hostilities
- Nominations Sought for Women's Awards
- Platform : Holiday Memories: : Best and Worst
- Back in Fashion : Former Actress-Model Returns With Tome on Style and a Stylish Era
- MOORPARK : Howard to Honor Library Donors
- Educator Returns to Native Land to Share Her Classroom Expertise : Van Nuys: Leni Jacksen, founder of local private school, spent two months in east German towns showing teachers how to engage youngsters in creative activities.
- Santa Anita Draws Some Terrific Threes : Horse racing: Season that opens today at noon is expected to showcase a young, talented crop including Tabasco Cat, Dramatic Gold and Soul Of The Matter.
- POLITICS : New Governor Making Waves in Honolulu : Ben Cayetano's Cabinet appointments have already ruffled feathers. His style gives fits to the Establishment.
- The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : KATHLEEN SULLIVAN : 'This Is Going to Be a Great Year!'
- Charity Scene Seeks to Help Victims of Child Abuse
- <i> Cruise </i> Control
- Clintons Go to Church, Have White House Family Gathering
- Russians to Meet on Fate of Chechnya : Caucasus: Yeltsin will chair session that could be a decisive battle between the hawks and doves. Bombing of rebellious Muslim republic appears to lessen.
- Community Essay : Fear: 'A Prison of My Own Making' : Violent crime is down, but crime news is everywhere. Only by resisting the hype can we believe the best about others.
- Saddleback to Defend Tournament Title
- Dolphins Stop Sanders, Clinch Division Title : Interconference: Miami limits Detroit running back to 52 yards in his quest for 2,000 and wins AFC East with 27-20 victory.