- NEWSWIRE : Knicks' Rivers, Hurt Against Lakers, Sidelined for Season
- Course in 3D Studio Set at CityWalk
- COMMENTARY : Now's the Right Time for 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Ben Casey' : Television: Medical series of the past dealt with important societal issues. Such shows are needed more than ever today.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Magee Scores 27 to Lead Ocean View Past La Quinta
- THEATER REVIEW : Groundlings Add 'Fondue' to Its Menu
- CYPRESS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Woodbridge Rolls Past Cypress in Final, 65-50
- Arizona State Handles Northridge
- Lots of Crowned Heads at Billy Wilder's Big Carnival : Art: 'The whole idea is to have fun,' says the filmmaker, collector and now curator of 'Billy Wilder's Marche aux Puces,' an exhibition of whimsical works.
- HOLIDAY SAMPLER : The crisp feel of starched, white linens, the sound of voices exclaiming over holiday decorations, the sight of a package cleverly wrapped--these are some of the sensory joys of this time of year. : Dolled Up
- Settling Slab Can Cause Concrete to Crumble
- HOLIDAY SAMPLER : The crisp feel of starched, white linens, the sound of voices exclaiming over holiday decorations, the sight of a package cleverly wrapped--these are some of the sensory joys of this time of year. : Fruit and Center
- NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Kelso Is Called 'Man of Integrity'
- Europe : Germans Edgy Over Russian Shift to Right : After extremist's unexpected electoral victory, Bonn is likely to push for stronger European links with Moscow. It hopes to bolster Yeltsin and other political reformists.
- Commanders OK Holiday Truce in Bosnia, Croatia
- WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce to Launch Latin Study Program
- ANAHEIM : Students Give Needy Food for Christmas
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Dress Code Targets Gang-Style Clothes
- TODAY'S NFL GAMES : Cowboys-Jets, Broncos-Bears: All Four Are Thinking Playoffs
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Steelers' Foster Out for Season
- BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Chavez Remains Certain That He Still Is the Best
- U.S. to Play Germany in Soccer Today
- RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Price Returns to Cincinnati Hoping to Show Up Old Team
- Dow Gains 25; Oil Falls Below $14 a Barrel
- Panel Criticizes Harassment Probe, Reinstates City Clerk
- Fred Paul Keller; U.S. Hero in Spanish Civil War
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Nathanson Faces New Accusations
- NAME GAME: Great Western Bank, based in...
- NEWPORT BEACH : City Plans Another Fire (Station) Sale
- Handled With Care : Children and Adults Box Up Food for Needy Families
- SYLMAR : Charity Finds Holiday Need Up This Year
- Newport Boat Parade Lights Up the Harbor
- Christmas celebration and worship dominate the local...
- GLENDALE : Student Project Puts Icing on the Presidency
- In Abrupt Reversal, N.J. Agrees to Join Prudential Settlement
- Dow Gains 25; Oil Falls Below $14 a Barrel
- INSURANCE : Met Life Ordered to Use Bonuses for Legal Reserves
- Irvine Sensors Contract
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Train Gunman Seeks to Change Attorneys
- Factional Violence Grows as S. Africa Takes Road to Democracy : Politics: The last white Parliament prepares for open elections. But rivals engage in 'low-intensity civil war.'
- Charles W. Moore; Influential Architect
- Fee Waived for Mall Builder
- COSTA MESA : Planning Board Tells 2 Businesses to Move
- BISHOP ELEVATED: Pope John Paul II has...
- Taxi Thief Gives Passenger a Ride Home
- Shooting Called an Accident : Tragedy: Prosecutors charge the teen suspect with involuntary manslaughter. Mourners bid farewell to the slain San Clemente student.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona State Handles Northridge
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : The Homeowner Who's Feeling a Little Rusty Should Make a Clean Start
- President of Fiji Dies in U.S. Hospital
- Hugh Wedlock Jr.; Comedy Writer for Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor
- Parishioners Bear Up for Charity : Donations: Congregants and teddys share pews at Encino Community Church. The fuzzy visitors who sit in on sermons are headed for children's arms.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Slater Is Put on Injured Reserve
- After Outcry, Ventura Gives Coach a Laugher : Junior college basketball: One night after Mathews' critical review, Pirates trounce Chaffey, 98-75.
- Angels Reject Frey's Contract Proposal
- INSURANCE : State Shuts Down Podiatrists' Insurer
- WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Parliament OKs Social Welfare Cuts
- COLUMN ONE : Not So Deadly Weapons : The U.S. is trying to figure out how to sting, stun and strand enemy forces without killing them. The push to develop 'non-lethal' devices is prompted by America's increasing role as a peacekeeper.
- Kevorkian Freed; Vows Not to Assist in Suicides : Law: He is released from jail after judge lowers bond to $100 from $50,000. He is ordered to wear a monitoring device.
- Silent Protest Over Crime Wave Brings Rio to Halt
- No Global Peaks for India Summit : Diplomacy: Only three leaders arrive for G-15 conference of developing countries. Some see the demise of the Third World as a pressure group.
- Annenberg's Education Gift Lauded by Clinton : Donation: President says the philanthropist's $500-million grant will help advance a 'standard of excellence.' He believes troubled schools will find remedies that have been successful elsewhere.
- White Separatist Involved in Idaho Shootout With Authorities Is Freed
- Bus Riders Can Trade Food for Fare
- ENCINO : Chamber Donates $17,000 to Schools
- Man Is Arrested in 1992 Slaying
- Police Arrest Suspect in Man's Slaying : Crime: The stabbing victim is found slumped over his steering wheel in a parking lot in Orange. The motive is not known.
- To Yeltsin's Dismay, New Parliament May Be Barely Better Than the Old : Russia: But legislature may be less fearsome than initial vote results indicated.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Water Official to Get Added Duties
- Shock Waves Astern : West Hollywood Proclaims Howard Stern Day, but Many Are Ruffled in Book Signing's Wake
- YORBA LINDA : Bond Sale Proceeds Budgeted for Parks
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Myopic Action on Homelessness
- Once More, Henderson's an Athletic : Baseball: Mercurial leadoff hitter returns home to Oakland only months after trade to Toronto.
- 3 Fatally Shot, 3 Injured After Dog Complaint
- UC Irvine Vice Chancellor and Dean Resigns : Education: The university's chancellor says Dr. Walter L. Henry--who headed the College of Medicine--quit after a proposal to divide his two-tiered position was rejected as financially unfeasible.
- LOS ANGELES : Detective in Fleiss Case Says Clients Are Never Targeted
- Accident Fails to Stifle John Flowers' Spirit
- WORLD CUP SOCCER NOTES : Details Given for U.S. Professional League
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Stepping in Tune to All Right Moves
- Burbank Slaps Moratorium on Fitness Clubs
- VAN NUYS : Man Faces Trial in Hit-and-Run Case
- DOWNTOWN : Fans of Street Artist Are Marketing His Cards
- Newly Hired Animal Officer Decides Not to Take Top Post
- Port Hueneme Revises Beach RV Resort Plan
- Split Personality : Bernardi Tempted by the Opportunity to Rejoin Smith at Missouri, but He'll Stay With Family and Burroughs
- Clippers Are Sight to Avoid : Pro basketball: After beating the Magic, they fall flat against the Timberwolves, 105-90.
- Lakers Get Another L for Effort : Pro basketball: Even lowly 76ers have little trouble with struggling team, 105-94.
- Ban Ammunition
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : The State of Wisconsin About Ready to Grind Downey Into Sausage
- The Silenced Voice of a Kindred Spirit
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Coverage of Hurley's Accident Criticized
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Lakers Seem Stale Without Sedale Playing
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Looking at Two Sides of the Knight Story
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : De La Hoya Gets This Advice Free
- TECHNOLOGY : Hughes Launches Direct-Broadcast Satellite
- Northrop's B-2 Bomber Is Still Dodging Demons
- Some Lobbyists Vowing to Halt Contributions
- Tenn. Prosecutor to Probe Claims in King Slaying
- THOUSAND OAKS : Mailbox Pipe Bomb Safely Detonated
- VAN NUYS : Deputy to Be Tried in Jailhouse Sex Case
- Fiedler Appointed to Lottery Commission
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : History Against the Buccaneers
- MEDIA / MARKETING : Magazine of Classifieds
- Housing Starts at Nearly Four-Year High : Economy: Low mortgage rates add to November's 3.9% jump in construction. But in the West, the pace fell 2.8%.
- TECHNOLOGY : IBM Makes Divisional Shift
- GARDENING : When Plants Are Hungry, They Show It
- BOOKS : A Mum by Any Other Name Will Be in 'Flora'
- Latin America Records More Economic Growth : Commerce: While inflation is kept at manageable levels, U.N. agency says region must seek stability.
- Radar Detectors in Trucks, Buses Banned Under New Federal Rule
- SANTA ANA : Teens Do a Mars Probe Experiment
- SHERMAN OAKS : Millikan School Lobbies for Principal
- Jeff Lukas' Condition Is Called Worse
- Western Digital Signs Factory Sale Pact
- MEDIA / MARKETING : Money Mailer of Garden Grove Gets Author Zig Ziglar as New Spokesman
- DECOR : Kitchen Develops Into Living Space
- REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Gore May Have Preferred to Get Cold Shoulder
- Ex-House Sergeant-at-Arms Sentenced to 2 Years : Scandal: Russ also must pay $445,000 and perform community service. He pleaded guilty to embezzlement, fraud and filing a false report.
- U.S. Must Enlist Pentagon in Industry, Inman Says : Economy: Defense chief nominee has pushed for shift toward military support of civilian high-tech research.
- City to Purchase Old Shopping Center
- Laguna Mayor Gets OK to Vote on Reservoir
- VENTURA : Clues Sought in Shooting of Youth
- Judge Couldn't Resist Hugging the Attorney in This Case
- 1ST AMENDMENT WATCH : Alarming Reading?
- THE TIMES 1993 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Stout's Play Put El Toro in Control
- Brocco Heads Futurity Field
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / LAS VEGAS BOWL : Utah State Comes Up a Winner
- New Talk Radio Network <i> Habla Espanol</i> : Media: Laguna man owns the nation's first Spanish-language network in the popular format.
- Sales Tax Code Taxes the Mind and Wallet Alike
- Service Cut Back on 2 Bus Routes
- Serbian Seeking Asylum Makes Final Bid to Avoid Deportation : Immigration: Man arrested by INS says he was fleeing military service. But after eight months in a detention facility he is resigned to being sent home.
- SIMI VALLEY : Weapons Seized at Suspect's Home
- Donated Efforts Brighten Up Hospice
- Obituary
- Singing for the Shabbat : Orthodox Synagogues Find Cantors Scarce; Other Branches Turn to Women
- YORBA LINDA : Alternatives Aired at Traffic Meeting
- CAMARILLO : Awards Wind Up 10th Speech Contest
- IRVINE WORLD NEWS TOURNAMENT : Trabuco Hills, Santa Ana Valley Advance to the Final
- 'Recovered Memories'
- Children's Report
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Pictures Not Worth a Thousand Words
- O.C. LETTERS : Quote Gave Wrong Impression, Lindley Says
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Well, at Least She Got It Half Right
- VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Cornhuskers Look More Like No. 17
- Jesse Unruh
- Space Repairs of the Hubble Telescope
- Theater's Former Operator Files for Bankruptcy : Entertainment: The current management says the previous regime has no connection with the site and that show schedules will not be affected.
- Pilot Actions a Mystery in Santa Ana Air Crash : Investigation: He may not have known he was following in the wake of a Boeing 757. Five on board died.
- LOBBY BUCKS: Orange County has been busy...
- Weary Weather Watchers Await New Rain, Mud
- Prospect of Chilly Nights Faced by Utility Customers
- Cold Front May Bring Showers
- Man Salvaging Cans Is Shot in Neck
- Valley Obituaries
- Body Identified as Girlfriend of Convicted Rapist
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Official Seeks Limit on Top Posts' Terms
- Wieder Would Have Fired Branch : Government: Recorder, who is elected, faces accusations of sex abuse and harassment in his office. 'Not a team player,' board chairman says.
- Smiley to Preside Over Municipal Court
- FILLMORE : Children Feel at Home in New Preschool
- LOS ANGELES : Plan to Cut DWP Pension Payments Kept Alive
- Now that's funny: Hey, who's the Grinch...
- Teen Is Convicted of Starting Blaze in Anaheim Hills
- Judge Gives Prosecutors Access to Information in Jackson Civil Suit : Courts: Jurist also refuses to restrict attorneys' remarks to the media. Lawyers agree on subjects they won't discuss.
- Donations to Churches Fall, Study Warns
- CYPRESS : Council OKs Hiring of Four New Officers
- SOUTH COUNTY : Plays, 'Nutcracker,' Snow Say Christmas
- CALABASAS : Compromise OKd on Barrier Dispute
- The Peripatetic Yasser Arafat : Does the PLO chairman equate statesmanship with perambulation?
- Forecasters Predict Cold, Wet Weather Likely for Holidays : Winter: Meteorologists say the intermittent rain expected for this weekend may signal a 'stormy period' for Christmas.
- Finally, a True Test for Bruins
- ROUNDUP : Campbell Hall Reaches La Canada Semifinals
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Valencia Beats Cerritos, Moves Into Title Game
- 4 Named to Panel on Black Men
- SAN FERNANDO : City Drafting Plan for Bike Path System
- Boy Gets 7 Years in Attempted Robbery Case
- Bond Sale Sought for Mall Improvements : Thousand Oaks: City would recoup money from Janss center owners by creating a special district. Council leans toward approval.
- Step 1 Toward More Police
- COUNTYWIDE : Surgeons Needed for Trip to Aid Bosnians
- Donation Drive Raises $11,000 for Libraries : Services: The help comes from county property owners, who were solicited in their tax bills. The goal was $30,000.
- Father Gets 84 Years in Prison for Molestation : Crime: The victims were his own children. His oldest daughter committed suicide last year. Judge calls Fountain Valley businessman's acts 'despicable.'
- ORANGE : Judge Orders Ban in Harassment Probe
- Former Valley Legislator Named to State Lottery Panel
- Officials to Monitor LAX Shuttle Vans More Closely : Safety: Citing recurring violations, commissioners plan increased inspections and stricter licensing requirements.
- Youth Held in Chatsworth Shooting : Arrest: A Burbank teen-ager is charged as an accessory in the attack on a high school student. The D.A. says he drove the triggerman to safety.
- Santa Ana Settles Suit Over Drugless Drug Raid
- Fox Quits as Castaic School District Trustee : Education: It is the second resignation in two months. He says he has moved his family to Valencia.
- New Program Offers Tickets in Exchange for Firearms : Safety: Churches will collect weapons--no questions asked--and give out Ticketmaster vouchers through the end of the year.
- Warrant Issued as Shooting Suspect Skips Court
- GLENDALE : Man, 88, Convicted of Sexual Battery
- SIMI VALLEY : Mayor Considering Auditor's Job
- Christmas Cantata to Be Presented
- OXNARD : Veteran Planner Resigns in Protest
- Judge Gives Man 2 Weeks to Sell Video Store
- OJAI : Car Dealership, Park Planned for Gateway
- OXNARD : School Official to Stress Improvement
- GARDEN GROVE : Holiday Celebration at Homeless Shelter
- SIMI VALLEY : Counteroffer Due on Costco Store Bid
- Study Says Plan Would Create 5,000 Jobs, Fuel Traffic Problems : North Hollywood: A redevelopment project would be extended by 12 years. Some call the review flawed.
- Santa's Deputy Keeps Delivering
- Haiti's Repugnant Clique of Thugs : More patience--and continued sanctions
- Executive Sentenced to Life Term in 1963 Slaying : Courts: New computer technology linked Vernon Robinson to fingerprints at scene of Hollywood clerk's murder.
- After Two Years, Kidnaped Baby Back With Family
- Crews Clear Palmdale Road Before Storm
- Fox Tops Tally of Violence on Major TV Networks : Media: Study of a week of prime-time shows also lists 'Brisco County' as bloodiest series. Senator wants FCC to issue report card, name sponsors.
- NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Man Not Guilty in Slaying of Reporter
- Central America : Honduran President Faces Battle With His Own Military
- CBS Loses NFL Games to Fox
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton Signs Breast Cancer Detection Bill
- A Life Is Lost to Anorexia; a Family Is Lost in Grief : Health: Despite their efforts, Stacey Asbury slowly starved herself to death as her parents watched.
- As Support Wanes, 2 Justice Dept. Nominees Withdraw : Government: Payton lacked backing from Congressional Black Caucus. Torres was stymied by a probe of his ex-law firm associates.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Child Support Payment Crackdown to Be Expanded
- MOORPARK : Council Increases City Library Hours
- COUNTYWIDE : Postal Officials Say Beware of Solicitors
- LOS ANGELES : Jury Deliberations Move Slowly in Menendez Case
- Acquisition Completed
- Gas Hookup Fee Will Jump Fivefold to $25
- MEDIA / MARKETING : Good Award
- Ingram Micro, Compaq Sign Distribution Pact
- Paramount Sets Rules to Heighten Bidding : Mergers: Observers say strategy not to divulge initial offers by Viacom and QVC will prolong the process.
- To Meet GATT, Japan Likely to End Limits on Exports to U.S.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 18, 1993
- Real Estate Broker Writes a Novel Novel : Publishing: In Joseph DeCarlo's book, the protagonist--and the reader--learn the basic principles of buying and selling property.
- Gotech Plans to File for Bankruptcy Liquidation : Legal action: The building company owner has contacted a criminal lawyer. No criminal inquiry has been announced.
- MEDIA / MARKETING : Far But Not Away:
- Chart House Enterprises Buys Islands Restaurant License
- HOME PROTECTION : Ways to Reduce the Risk of Burglary
- FURNISHINGS : Simply Shaker, Beautifully Simple
- HOUSE GUESTS : How to Make Your Visitors Feel at Ease
- Jennifer Howard; Actress, Former Wife of Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
- THE TIMES POLL : Most Say TV Violence Begets Real Violence
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Hayden Sues Over Smog Check Program
- NATION IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Texan Is Charged in Kidnap Attempt
- U.S. Seeks to Undo N. Korea A-Arms Drive : Weapons: Christopher indicates that Washington will ask Pyongyang to give up whatever it has produced.
- Bill Robinson; Designer of Men's Fashions
- PLUMBING : Plunge Right In to Problem of Clogged Drain
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Surface Wiring Works in Right Places
- Prevention Saves Money in Long Run
- SAFETY : Precautions Prevent Playground Mishaps
- Kassebaum Calls on Packwood to Step Down : Congress: Kansas lawmaker says ethics probe has hurt Oregon Republican's effectiveness in Senate. She is the first to break GOP ranks on issue.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : ORANGE : Youth Convicted in Anaheim Hills Blaze
- Israeli-PLO Talks Reach an Impasse : Mideast: Rabin and Arafat may postpone next week's meeting, further delaying implementation of accord on Palestinian self-rule. Sticking points include control of borders.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : U.S. Starts Pullout of Combat Troops
- Businessman Sentenced to 84 Years, Fined for Molesting Daughters
- Army Copter Crash Kills 2
- Scandal Frazzles Brazil's Congress : Corruption: Public is outraged at allegations. Lawmakers are in a panic.
- 'Twas the Week Before Christmas, And Awe Filled the White House
- New Figures Cut Defense-Funding Gap : Military: Improved inflation estimates narrow difference between White House and Pentagon from $50 billion to $30 billion. Clinton is still faced with politically difficult choices.
- Max A. Hutto, 82; Radio Director of 'Fibber McGee and Molly'
- Illinois Court Sets Execution Date for Mass Murderer Gacy
- Ken Anderson; Disney Artist and Architect
- U.S. Still Backs Aristide Return, Christopher Says
- It's Your $750, Go Ahead
- A Wing and a Prayer : Worker Tension Dampens Joy of C-17's Reprieve
- Germany's Sledding Coach Loses Leg in Luge Accident
- TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Jackson Close to Action in Mater Dei Victory
- His Wardrobe Was Already at Minimum
- On Track, or Thin Ice? : Lack of Dedication Is Decried by Driver for Top U.S. Bobsled
- THE TIMES 1993 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : ALL-COUNTY WATER POLO
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Amos Leads Rancho Santiago to Victory Over Pasadena
- Crenshaw Has Answer for Those Who Doubt : High school basketball: State-champion Cougars have host of heroes as they romp past host Thousand Oaks, 121-66, in tournament championship game.
- THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Who Carries the Most Paperweight?
- For Mighty Ducks, A Royal Coup : Hockey: Kings fall to Sabres for ninth consecutive road loss. Melrose wants a trade.
- PREP ROUNDUP : Jiminez Helps Edison Beat Ocean View
- Long Beach State Goes for Title : Volleyball: A record crowd is expected to root for Penn State tonight.
- COMMENTARY : The Good Guy Got a Bad Rap in Ugly Scene
- WEEKEND TV : Networks Stuff Schedules With Specials for Holidays
- Applicants Sought for USC Workshop
- O.C. THEATER REVIEW : A Literary Interpretation of Christmas
- MUSIC REVIEW : Rare Philharmonic Baroque Program
- The '70s: Dazed, Confused and Re-Released : Nostalgia: Labels take advantage of the coming of age of a generation to issue the music of the decade.
- 'Making of Nutcracker' Set Dec. 28 at Library
- POP BEAT : Diamond in the Rough Still a Hit With Fans
- Pogorelich Winners Get Extra Prizes : Music: Recording contracts and cash awards are given to the semi-finalists and finalists of the piano competition.
- Another New Age for Fiddler : Pop music: After forays into folk, country, rock and soul, Scotsman Johnny Cunningham celebrates Celtic roots and the winter solstice tonight at the Cerritos Center.
- Panel Asks N.Y. to Provide New Studios : The industry: The study also recommends other financial incentives to better compete against Los Angeles and other filmmaking areas.
- ART GALLERIES : Melancholic and Vibrant Images in 'Cafe de Flore'
- Dorsey Bumped Off by North Hollywood
- Cross-Country Coach Quits at Katella
- Covert's Challenge Remains Daunting
- For Mighty Ducks, a Royal Coup : Hockey: They beat Dallas for third time and overtake Kings for first time.
- Concordia's Lead Dissolves in Loss to Lipscomb
- NHL ROUNDUP : Capitals Go On the Attack in Victory Over Senators
- Dent a Perfect 12 in Kentucky Victory
- SONORA TROY BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Corona del Mar Defeats Century in Final
- Reseda Goes at Double Time, Wins Twice in a Single Day
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Unbeaten Brocco Heads Field for Futurity
- Married . . . With the NFL : Television: Fox outbids CBS for NFC games. NBC could knock CBS out of the picture.
- NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Long Beach State Takes On Penn State for Title
- Fire Badly Damages New Orleans Fair Grounds
- TV REVIEWS : 'Good Cop': A Remarkable Eye-opener
- TV REVIEWS : Two Shows Offer Untraditional Christmas Theories
- Dose of Reality : Hard Times Make Santa's Job a Tough Call
- Tower Warned Pilot Before Fatal Crash : Investigation: Safety board says captain of the business jet might not have realized he was in the turbulent wake of a 757.
- Homeowners, Merchants Map Battle Plans : Weather: As storm approaches, many are hoping the barriers of sandbags and hay bales hold.
- Grieving Family Baffled by Police Account of Rooftop Shooting
- GOLF / DAN HAFNER : His Once-in-a-Lifetime Season Comes as a Surprise to Stockton
- Four County Players in Volleyball Match
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Another Feather in Their Caps : Pop music: The Counting Crows, who will perform at the Coach House, were unruffled by their gig for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--and now their debut album has raised a flap.
- Pop Album Chart : TV Special Boosts Carey's Sales to No. 1
- She Is Out to Make a Name for Herself : Community colleges: Harbor's JoAnne Williams has grown tired of being mistaken for a former Seahawk player.
- Spreading the Gospel of Afro-Cuban Song : Pop music: Santeria priest Lazaro Ros performs this weekend in L.A. 'This tradition is an intimate part of the Cuban culture, and my goal in life is to spread it worldwide.'
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'The Great Pumpkin': Fresh Walk on Familiar Turf