- LOOKING TO 1991 : The...
- COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Mr. Lumet, Thank You
- State Insurance Claims, Reform
- COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Multicultural Awareness
- LOOKING TO 1991 : The...
- LOOKING TO 1991 : The...
- State Insurance Claims, Reform
- MOVIES - Dec. 31, 1990
- MOVIES - Dec. 31, 1990
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- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 31, 1990
- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 31, 1990
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- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 31, 1990
- POP/ROCK - Dec. 31, 1990
- MORE WHINES: Store owners report increased sales...
- GERRYMANDERED: The 3rd District will be a...
- STAY TUNED: County transportation officials, confident that...
- SERIOUS STUDENTS: The crackdown on drunk drivers...
- Check Is in the Mail for New World Order
- Sullivan Protests Proposed Cuts in HHS Budget
- With record-breaking cold temperatures in Southern California...
- German Poles Assert Their Restored Identities : Eastern Europe: Re-emergence of a long-suppressed minority raises fears of ethnic tensions.
- COLUMN ONE : In Office, Under Fire in S. Africa : Black town councilors see a vital role for themselves, but activists see them as a part of apartheid. Their homes have been attacked, and six have been killed. Hundreds have resigned.
- Pomona Mayor Decides to Run : Politics: Now that her injured son is recovering, Mayor Donna Smith will seek a third term March 5.
- 1990 in Review : Fairfax : Farmers Market Fate Remains Uncertain
- Hussein Bridles at Rumors That Pullout Is Near
- Japan: The Check's in the Mail : Congress critical of Tokyo's lightweight showing in gulf crisis
- How Much More Water Will the State Need?
- Dire Problem / Drastic Cures : The Squeeze Play
- Notes about your surroundings.
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Theater Major, 21, Takes Charge
- Dire Problem / Drastic Cures : Transportation: The old answers--more roads and mass transit--may have reached a dead end. Brainstormers have come up with some surprising twists and turns to untangle our urban gridlock.
- Many Teens Still Ignorant About AIDS : Education: Faced with mounting evidence the disease is spreading among the young, the Los Angeles school district has set out to revamp its education program.
- GIRLS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Viloria's Goal in Overtime Keeps El Toro Unbeaten
- DAILY REPORT : CITRUS : Osborne Rips Report of Hotel Incident
- NHL ROUNDUP : Playing the Maple Leafs Is No Longer a Joke
- GOLF / SHAV GLICK : It Wasn't Difficult to Choose the Best of 1990
- JAZZ : MICHAEL KAMEN DAVID SANBORN "Concerto for Saxophone" <i> Warner Bros.</i> * * 1/2
- ART : Poetry in Motion : Mark di Suvero's industrial-strength works often are inspired by his literary leanings. His latest creations in Venice honor two poets
- Heated Dispute in the Land of Chili Peppers
- Orange County Business : TOP STORIES OF 1990
- VIEWPOINTS : Six Economists Offer Their Views for 1991
- Resale Market Proposal for Fee-Shy Investors
- FLAUBERT'S PARROT by Julian Barnes (Vintage:...
- An Army Is Their Salvation : Religion: Despite low pay and a rigorous lifestyle, 'soldiers' are joining the 'corps' to find joy and satisfaction.
- 1990 in Review : Culver City : Lawsuits Fail to Halt Construction of Mall
- South Pasadena : Sidewalk Flap Patched
- New Faces and New Ideas on Water Boards : Pollution: Five environmentalists elected in November may have different solutions to ground-water problems. A ripple effect may cause changes in other agencies.
- New York's Stuyvesant High School, a Young Achiever's Dream
- NEWS ANALYSIS : A Split Decision on Deukmejian's Legacy : Governor: Increasing prison space and imprint on judiciary are among his accomplishments. Critics say he lacked vision and was stubborn.
- Kaifu Shuffles Cabinet but Not Policy : Japan: It's mostly a ritual change, but the justice minister who insulted American blacks is sacked.
- How Long Must People Sit in Traffic?
- <i> During 1990, many Orange County residents wrote about their thoughts and feelings in articles for Orange County opinion pages. As we look back on the year, some of those thoughts are recalled.</i> : Henry N. Pontell on a New County Jail
- Laguna Chief Gives Police Integrity a Lift : * Purcell Acts Quickly and Openly in Alleged Kicking Incident During an Arrest
- Torrance Delays High-Tech Trash Pick-Up Plan
- 25 Liquor Store Clerks Cited for Sales to Minors
- UC Irvine Beaten in Chattanooga Final
- Short-Yardage Yert Finally Breaks Loose, Scores on Long Run : College football: Former Mission Viejo standout leads Colorado State to victory with 52-yard touchdown dash.
- Loyola Finally Comes Home to Win
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : No. 1 Rancho Santiago Proves Worthy of Its Lofty Ranking
- GIRLS' SOCCER ROUNDUP
- Texas A&M; Took a Page From BYU's Playbook
- JAZZ : DON PULLEN "Random Thoughts" <i> Blue Note</i> * * * *
- Martin Landau joins in Tribeca Productions' "Mistress,"...
- RADIO : Is It Real, or Is It Radio? : It takes a lot of parodies, sketches and jokes to fuel one morning's drive-time, and many stations hire specialists for the job
- FICTION
- Preservation Groups Struggle to Save the Surroundings of Historic Sites : Landmarks: Many are already hemmed in by tract homes and factories. Activists are fighting for buffer zones to maintain the original context.
- TNN Brings the Country Indoors
- Yukon Express Makes a Run at Southland
- Jewish Catacombs Remain Secret : Archeology: Efforts are being made to make the tombs in Rome as popular as the Christian ones. The burial spaces are a unique documentation of life during the first centuries after Jesus.
- Grandmothers Step In to Rear Children as Mothers Succumb to Crack : Drugs: 'The absence of a father is bad, but now the mother is missing,' one expert says. Older relatives are forced to care for another generation.
- Yakima Rebel Stands Ground for Fishing Rights : Indians: David Sohappy believes in tradition and an 1855 treaty guaranteeing an unlimited salmon and steelhead harvest.
- 2 Carrier Battle Groups Set Sail for Persian Gulf
- They're Older and Slower but Softball Keeps Them Going
- World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Conservatives Trail Labor in New Poll
- State's Liberalized Abortion Law Sets Off Debate in Mexico : Latin America: Catholics lead barrage of criticism over measure in Chiapas that expands right to choose.
- The Huge Job Pete Wilson Faces
- Len Bias' Brother Joins Cycle of Sorrow
- In the true tradition of the 12...
- NBA ROUNDUP : Road Back for King Is Smoothed by 52 Points
- Something to Prove : Washington Sophomore Steals Spotlight
- HOLIDAY BOWL NOTEBOOK : How Many Passes Were Too Many?
- NOTES
- MOVIES : They Won't Let 'Sleeping Dogs' Lie : Fourteen year's after actor Peter Finch's death, his son and ex-wife have become a director-writer team : ON LOCATION
- Countdown to '91: Mozart at the Piano
- . . . And the Folks Who Bring It to You : POND SCUM AND VULTURES; <i> By Gene Wojciechowski (Macmillan: $17.95; 256 pp.)</i>
- FICTION
- Matsushita Closes Deal to Buy Entertainment Giant MCA Inc.
- Ganging Up Against South County Gangs : * Police and Community Leaders Must Team Up to Win
- An Ugly Duckling : City Tackles Job of Promoting Value of Famosa Slough
- Escondido
- Escondido
- ROADWORK : Major projects for the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 5
- It Was a Special Christmas for Stan Humphries
- Malone, Squared, Befuddles Clippers : Pro basketball: Karl Malone's 31 points, Jeff Malone's 29 lead Jazz to 131-102 victory.
- Small Feat Gives Titans Last-Second Win, 62-60
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : West's Words Don't Help Smooth Out the Lakers' Bumpy Path
- Cal Has Greatest of Expectations for Russell White in '91
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Fountain Valley Earning Respect Game by Game
- USD Breaks Skid to Whip Canisius for Egan's 100th
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- UCSD Cruises Into Championship Game
- Listen to Him Talk
- 1990 in Review : Baldwin Hills : Petition Drive Starts for Gated Community
- Retiree Ends a Record Streak
- 1990 in Review : Beverly Hills : Lawsuits Fly Over Civic Center Costs
- This Stunt Man is His Own Fall Guy
- Argentina Frees 2 Junta Members, Guerrilla Leader
- Cal State ROTC Under Fire for Policy on Gays : Military: The Academic Senate at the Long Beach campus is the latest to act against the program. But ROTC officials say they are following federal rules.
- Sweet Smell of Success (Showtime Wednesday at...
- Deukmejian Bids Farewell; Says He's Proud of Spending Vetoes
- SPECIAL REPORT : The State of California : <i> California's </i> VISION : The Dragon in the Dream Factory--the Native Born
- Woman, 80, Killed When Hit by Truck
- Coastal Panel Staff Opposes Sewer Project : Malibu: The report comes as the California Coastal Commission prepares to decide Jan. 10 whether Los Angeles County can start building the controversial system.
- A Warming Trend to Take the Edge Off the Big Chill
- Charities Feel Sting of Falling Contributions : Fund raising: Program cuts, layoffs seen as an ailing economy puts a damper on donations.
- Homeowners Sue Over Sinking Houses Built on Garbage Dump : Simi Valley: The residents say trash under the lots is decomposing, causing the foundations to shift and crack.
- Use of Oil-Eating Bacteria on Spills Is Successful but Short of a Cure-All
- Cold Snap Sparks Fears of Poisoning
- Attorneys for Everett Seek Injunction to Delay Ouster From Hollywood Park Post
- Police Ready for Revelers Who Imbibe, Then Drive
- These Rams Manage to Win in Anaheim : Freedom: Earle Bruce's Colorado State team gets a 32-31 victory when Oregon's two-point conversion fails by inches.
- Surviving Trial by Fire : Mirer, Notre Dame's Quarterback, Isn't Easily Unnerved
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Madison Scores 41 to Propel Antelope Valley to Desert Title
- A STORY-TELLER'S WORLD by R. K....
- FICTION
- Art Gives Hot Springs Fresh Coat of Paint : Culture: The mineral baths aren't as popular as they once were, and the casinos are long gone. New studios and showcases are helping to fill the gap.
- THE DAY OF FLOATS AND ROSES
- Woman Dies From Burns Sustained in Blaze : Fires: The incident in Yorba Linda preceded another one in Irvine that started when a Christmas tree broke out in flames, injuring two people.
- UCI Scores Only 25 in 2nd-Half Swoon : Basketball: Anteaters, who led most of first half, end up losing to Tennessee Chattanooga, 88-68.
- A Basketball Historian Makes USC History
- 'All We Heard Was Ty Detmer This, Ty Detmer That' : Aggies Acknowledge They Ran Up Score on Cougars
- JAZZ : Triumph of 'Form' Over Daunting Odds : TOM HARRELL "Form" <i> Contemporary</i> * * * * *
- Here's the Deal: Winter Brings a Buyer's Market : Bargains: As the new year begins, many airlines, cruise companies and resorts are offering major discounts. Frequent fliers stand to save the most.
- GRUMBLES FROM THE GRAVE by Robert...
- 1990 in Review : Hollywood : Merchants Donate to Police Bike Patrol
- San Marino : Tree Recycling Plan Set Up
- Israeli Soldiers Open Fire on Palestinians, Killing 5 : Uprising: At least 90 are hurt in Gaza's bloodiest day since riots in May. Clashes erupted during celebration of a PLO anniversary.
- 1990 in Review : West Hollywood : Food Coalition Moves, Survives Controversy
- ORANGE COUNTY 1990 NEWSMAKERS : HELLO
- Report Accuses Officers of Abusing Disability Benefits : Police: Officials say they're way over the state average on paid leave and early retirements for disabilities.
- Reed's Loss at Polls Is Her Family's Gain : Santa Monica: The veteran councilwoman now has time for her son's basketball games and Jason, her husband of 20 years.
- OF, BY AND FOR THE CHILDREN : Three teens and one very big cat go on African safari in Disney's 'Cheetah'
- Police Kill 3 as Prisoners Riot in Bangladesh
- GULF WATCH: Day 150 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Diplomatic Front:
- Don't Shelve Compassion for Homeless : Living: The downtown library has become a refuge for them and an open book on tragedy and hopelessness.
- Pampered From Childhood, Athletes Get Lost in the Real World
- Weber State Stumbles Past Northridge
- Aggies Hang Detmer on Trophy Wall : Holiday Bowl: BYU's Heisman winner suffers separations of both shoulders as Texas A&M; romps to 65-14 victory.
- Blazers Putting Their Stamp on NBA This Year
- MOVIES : The Man Who Made a Spy Ordinary : John le Carre wrote the book on Cold War espionage with a popular character named George Smiley, then The Wall fell
- Dream-Inspired Sculpture: Ron Pippin's Saintly Warriors
- Bay Area Has Never Soured on Sourdough : Food: Although the symbol of San Francisco has failed to take off elsewhere, the local market is booming, thanks largely to a revival of "village bakeries."
- GUIDEBOOK : Planning New Year's Eve in Rome
- Sakharov's Influence Remains Powerful One Year After His Death : Dissident: His widow criticizes the movement that is turning him into a cult figure.
- Noble Carriage : In 1907, the Silver Ghost Was Built as a Symbol of Rolls-Royce Quality and 83 Years Later, It's Still on the Road
- Democrats Hint at Gulf Fund Cutoff : Mideast: If war is waged without Congress' approval, it will probably stop paying for Desert Shield, Gephardt declares. He urges Bush to give sanctions time to work.
- Henry Steeger III; Publisher, Urban League President
- From Babies to Oil Spills, 1990 Kept O.C. on the Run : Year in review: Laguna Canyon was saved, traffic got help and surrogate birth launched a legal whirlwind.
- San Diego
- 2 Arrested in Death of Escondido Man
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Romps Past Tustin
- Assemblyman Tucker's Bill Aims to Give Schools More Control Over Funds : Finances: Bill easing rules on use of property sales proceeds could help El Segundo, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach districts.
- Perfection Denied, but UCLA Wins
- Texas A&M; Blitz Wraps Ty in Knots : College football: Aggies knock Detmer, BYU's Heisman Trophy winner, out of game and romp to 65-14 victory.
- JAZZ : ART BLAKEY "Chippin' In" <i> Timeless</i> "One for All" <i> A & M</i> * * * *
- Macon Propels Temple Past Pepperdine, 56-55
- Around the Block a Few Times : WRITER'S BLOCK <i> By Zachary Leader (The Johns Hopkins University Press: $26.95; 313 pp.)</i>
- Pomona Warns Against Gunplay on New Year's Eve : Law enforcement: Police say special squads will catch and prosecute anyone who fires shots into the air.
- Peace Activists Fear They Are Pawns of Iraq : Propaganda: Baghdad plays up anti-war sentiment at home and abroad as part of a strategy to avert attack. One protester says it's all part of 'a show.'
- Pasadena : Election Workers Sought
- New Lottery Chief Is Considered : Revenue: Gov.-elect Wilson met with the head of Florida's game but did not offer her a job. California's program is under fire.
- Counterpunches for a Crushing Hangover
- Bush Bucking for War, British Laborite Says
- Drought Spurs Another Israeli-Arab Conflict
- 1990 in Review : Beverly Hills : Parcel Tax Fails Again, New Bid Is Planned
- Rose Bowl's Ratings Are No Fiesta
- Long-Term Care Needs : Can California Care for Its Elderly and Disabled?
- Mini Pompeii Emerges on Cape Cod : Archeology: Researchers are hurrying to excavate an 8,000-year-old Indian seaside settlement before it's destroyed by high tides on New Year's Eve.
- Bitten by the Bug : Collector Thrives on Lifelong Interest in Insects
- Aztecs Battle, But Bruins Win
- St. Anthony's Romps to Above The Rim Championship
- Charger Rookie Friesz Is Thrown to Raider Wolves : Pro football: First-year quarterback has not played since briefly in exhibition season.
- Miner Has Off Night, but Trojans Win, 70-55 : USC: After seventh consecutive victory, Raveling's team directs attention to Wednesday's game at UCLA.
- PACIFICA TOURNAMENT : Santa Margarita Wins Title Game
- Catching a Dream : Smith's Route: Inglewood to Iowa to Pasadena
- New Attitude Helps Lear Jet to the Top : Basketball: Pepperdine junior is the only returning player named to last season's All-West Coast Conference team.
- NCR Chairman Had 13 Mergers Fail
- Grandparent Excursions Take Off
- Village Life in Philippines: A Struggle to Survive : Poverty: Unemployment is high, in part because young men often quit jobs. 'When you work, you still earn nothing,' one said.
- Subscription Bill Arrives Just a Tad (50 Years) Late
- Indian Ritual Marks Deaths at Wounded Knee
- COLUMN LEFT : Nothing From Nothing Makes Nothing : Low self-esteem leads to no esteem for others' lives; this is where black-on-black violence must be stopped.
- Ruling Clouds Future of Casino--and Cudahy Revenues : Gambling: Arbitrator says partner doesn't have to provide funds to complete project.
- JPL Chief Finds Retirement Gift Is Just Heavenly
- Long Beach's Poor Record of Solving Crime Cited by State
- <i> During 1990, many Orange County residents wrote about their thoughts and feelings in articles for Orange County opinion pages. As we look back on the year, some of those thoughts are recalled.</i> : Brian Bennett on Vietnames Refugees
- An Only Child No Longer : At Age of 48, Carson Woman Learns She Has a Brother
- After a Brief Flurry, Kings Return to Form
- A Critic Tests the Waters as a Playwright
- Films going into production: Bill...
- A Model (T) Proposal for Higher Learning : EDUCATION WITHOUT COMPROMISE; From Chaos to Coherence in Higher Education <i> By William Schaefer (Jossey-Bass: $19.95; 155 pp.)</i>
- Nepal Still Beckons Adventure Travelers
- What They Aren't Reading on the Other Side
- 1990 in Review : Venice : Channel Gateway Suffers Setbacks
- San Dimas : City Staff Gets Paid Day Off
- Muggers in Rio Rob Foreigner, Give Cash to Bus Riders
- William F. O'Hara; Survived 88 Days on Ice Cap in World War II
- COUNTYWIDE : 3 Churches to Join in World Peace Prayer
- Art has always been a part of...
- CHAMINADE TOURNAMENT : Harvard Falls in Final, 71-51
- Tables Turned on the Raiders : Pro football: After watching the Chiefs beat Bears, they must beat Chargers to win the AFC West title and its perks.
- Pop Music : Same Name, Different Game : The Waterboys' Mike Scott returns to rock 'n' roll after his Irish-accented acoustic group splinters
- FICTION
- An Island of Untraditional Traditions
- 1990 in Review : Malibu : Cityhood OKd, but Incorporation Stalled
- Kollek Defends City Against 'Silliness' : Israel: The indefatigable mayor of Jerusalem is nearing 80, but shows no intention of retiring.
- El Nino Will Threaten Australia With Severe Drought in '91, Forecasters Say
- Dwindling Black Farmers Fight Formidable Odds for Future : Agriculture: Small operations, particularly those owned by African-Americans, are disappearing. Their numbers have declined from one-seventh in 1920 to less than 1% today.
- 1990 : Business in Brief
- When in Rome : On New Year's Eve in the Eternal City, Stay in the Big Piazzas, Keep to the Curb and Watch Out for Falling Objects
- Indian Ritual Marks Deaths at Wounded Knee
- Rowland Heights : Driver's Ed Program Stalls
- Flip-Flopping Through the Ins, Outs of 1991
- WASHINGTON : Congress Faces Slew of Business- and Finance-Related Issues in New Year
- ERNIE'S AMERICA: The Best of Ernie Pyle's...
- FICTIONA THEFT and THE BELLAROSA CONNECTION: Two...
- Sen. Mitchell's Hometown Ponders Effects of Clean Air Act He Sponsored : Environment: Auto inspections will cost more in Maine city. Polluters face big fees. Total ramifications of the law are not yet understood.
- The Day of Floats and Roses
- Seeing From the Heart : Photography: Jana Taylor teaches disadvantaged Venice children the fundamentals of working with a camera. Her students also learn to focus on the positive aspects of their lives.
- California IN BRIEF : MONTEREY : Plans for Nativity Scene Up in the Air
- World IN BRIEF : SURINAME : Army's Presidential Choice Takes Oath
- Time Picks Domestic, Foreign Bush as 1990 'Men of the Year'
- THE HOBBIT by J. R. R....
- 2 Mink Fur Centers in Netherlands Torched
- Walesa Nominates a Radical Economist as His Premier
- Following the Smell of Fresh Coffee Into the Friendly Confines of London Church Cafes
- Armed Hijackers Hold 50 Hostages Aboard Jetliner : Algeria: 36 people are released after plane lands. Pair demand fuel to continue flight.
- High-Tech Hybrids : The rocky results of such mergers raise questions about AT&T;'s bid for NCR.
- To Sell, or Not to Sell, a Falling Junk Bond Fund
- French Taste for Horseflesh Has Some Missourians Locking Barn Doors
- Many Factors Are in Place to Cushion the Recession
- YOU CALL THIS LIVING? A Collection of...
- WARTIME WRITINGS 1939-1944 by Antoine de...
- Where the Plot Thins : IN THE BLUE LIGHT OF AFRICAN DREAMS <i> By Paul Watkins (Houghton Mifflin: $18.95; 310 pp.) </i>
- Japan's New Cabinet Lineup
- Back . . . on American Television
- Authority to Demand Insurance Proof Ends : Law: Police had been authorized to seek auto policies when stopping a driver for a traffic violation. Experiment has fueled debate over lack of affordable no-frills plans.
- World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Aquino Drops 3rd Cabinet Official
- Downey to Put Its Pride on Parade in Pasadena : Tournament of Roses: Volunteers--not corporation or government--make float for New Year's Day.
- John C. Mahoney; Drama Critic, Writer
- 8 German Refugees Die in Bremen Fire
- Donald Click; Led Santa Monica College and School District
- Nick Books 'Dragnet'
- Officers Swap Squad Cars for Bicycles : Law enforcement: Los Angeles Harbor Division officers and Lennox deputies try two-wheel patrols. Other South Bay cities have used them for years.
- County Loans Strike a Blow Against Homelessness : Social services: The 4-year-old program, which has a 45% default rate, has helped 174 people find or keep housing.
- Indian Couple Hope Fateful Wedding Date Brings Healing : Anniversary: Les Whitehawk Moran of the Sioux weds LaWanna Tushana of the Santee in Silverado Canyon a century after the slaughter at Wounded Knee.
- Dire Problem / Drastic Cures : School: A Stop on the Road to Gridlock
- Muskegon Tops Road-Weary Gulls
- Bowl Games Survive King Controversy, but Arizona Suffers
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Parks Out, Marina Outmatched
- DAILY REPORT : JOHN HANCOCK : Artificial Turf Concerns USC's Smith
- Canadiens Dampen the Kings' Spirits, 3-2 : Hockey: Courtnall scores with 38 seconds to play, spoiling the return of Sandstrom and McSorley. L.A. is 2-8-4 in its last 14 games.
- Lions' Bruich Will Not Return to Team
- Colorado Dam Is History but Water Fight Goes On : Environment: The rush to buy land rights stirs concerns over farming, recreational and urban needs.
- World IN BRIEF : GUATEMALA : U.S. Wants Mayor, 2 Others Extradited
- The 1981 Only When I Laugh (Channel...
- Joseph Long; Philanthropist Co-Founded Drugstore Chain
- TODAY'S NEWS, TOMORROW'S TELEVISION : Get 'Lonesome Dove' for four nights again on CBS; the father of Molly Dodd's child revealed in the first episode of her final year
- These Creatures Were Stirring: They Had Gifts to Open
- World IN BRIEF : ALBANIA : Regime Allows First Opposition Paper
- Critics Say Exhibit Hid Glasgow's Grimy Past
- A NIGHT IN THE DRUNK TANK
- Girl Fatally Shot as She Watches TV in Her Home : Violence: Tanya Cadle, 13, dies hours after her parents have her disconnected from life support. Police call the incident an apparent drive-by shooting.
- Judge Shakes Up the System in Drive for New Facilities : Activism: Pam Iles is nearing her goal for a proposed $190-million civic center. The area of Orange County has experienced skyrocketing population growth.
- Industry Says 'Killer Balloon' Theory Is Simply Hot Air : Safety: Children's belief that animals have been harmed by eating stray helium balloons has cost millions in lost sales.
- Lawmakers Face Year of Uncertainty : Legislature: Attention will be focused on fiscal limits, reapportionment and a corruption inquiry when the new session convenes Jan. 7.
- One City's Conservation Shows the Way : * Other Orange County Areas May End Up as Pressed for Water as San Clemente Was
- PEACH : It's a Smooth Finish for White and Auburn
- A Different Breed of Ram Fans
- Victory Sweet for the Rams : College football: Colorado State, which hadn't been to a bowl game since 1948, edges favored Oregon, 32-31 at Anaheim Stadium.
- After Five Years, Dupree Gets His Chance : Rams: Former Oklahoma standout, who suffered a serious knee injury in 1985, is expected to start at running back against the Saints Monday night.
- HART TOURNAMENT : Hart Enjoys Its Own Party for a Change
- Shoal Creek Chairman Retires
- Dave Durham Is Bullish After His Band's Latest Award Lands It a Long-Sought Contract
- Thai Bones
- TELEVISION : Running CBS' New Game Plan : Jeff Sagansky got the job he always wanted--head of CBS programming--but he took over at a critical juncture for the network
- KATELLA KLASSIC : Western Has Off Night, Loses, 70-39
- Rockenwagner: Remember the Name
- STAGE : Keep Those 'Letters' Coming : A.R. Gurney's 'sort of a play' about two friends features a different cast every outing
- Strike-Delayed Cargo Ship Leaves for Persian Gulf
- Newcomer Is a Center of Attention : Colleges: Dionne Vanlandingham didn't start playing basketball until three years ago, but she has become a dominating force inside for Cal State Dominguez Hills.
- THE HIGH SCHOOLS : At the End, C.J. Thompkins Was Campbell Hall's Initial Choice
- SANTA ANITA : Frost Free Is Six for Six at Arcadia Track After Victory Over Stablemate Valiant Pete
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Helix Overcomes Redondo Union
- Some Suggestions to Make 1991 a Better Year for Preps
- CSUN Hits New Low in 69-61 Defeat
- Reich Lends Bills More Than Steady Hand
- Deposition: Kimble Got Money, Too : Loyola: Attorney for Gathers family says player also received funds from Albert Gersten.