- OPERA REVIEWS : A Reactionary Double Bill in Long Beach : To open his 13th season, Michael Milenski unearthed Jules Massenet's 'La Navarraise,' paired it with 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and settled for grandiose operatic cliches.
- REAL ESTATE
- Judge Orders Extradition of Fraud Suspect
- Regulators OK Great American 4-Year Capital Plan, Branch Sale
- Fluor Daniel Units Awarded 3 Contracts
- Nestle, Coke Plan Joint Venture for Ready-Made Coffee and Teas
- Pickens to Look at Japanese Firms in...
- Regime Falls as Ex-Communists Quit in Bulgaria
- NATION : 5 in N.Y. on Terror Suspect's List
- Hibachi Deaths: Sadly, Story Is Not Uncommon
- Partners Stole Drugs, Cash, Ex-Agent Says : Narcotics: He testifies that the three netted millions in thefts from dealers, stash houses and even from the DEA's headquarters in Los Angeles.
- San Diego
- Girl, 15, Shot in Face; Police Suspect Gang
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Retiring Fire Chief to Be Honored Today
- 2 Hurt as Car Plunges Down 150-Foot Cliff
- Chang, Davis Cup Hopes Have Resurfaced on Clay
- Playoff Site Changed for Division X Rivals
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Everett Will Yell for, Not at, Mates
- SEC to Have Two Divisions, Playoff in '92
- The Wait Could End for Butler : Basketball: UC Irvine senior missed a chance to be part of Kansas' championship team. Now, after battling a weight problem, he is ready to realize his potential.
- SHORT TAKES : New Kid Sued; Assault Alleged
- Consultant Paul Kagan, a Man About the Media
- Douglas Rolls Out Its First MD-11 in Style
- Stair Climber Exercise Devices Becoming Stairway to Success
- Sen. DeConcini Led 'Keating 5,' Regulator Says
- Harry Caudill; Author Inspired War on Poverty
- Prisoners of Silence : In a Small Kansas Cemetery, the Graves of 14 German POWs Represent One of the Last Untold Stories of World War II
- Utah Governor Says He Won't Seek 3rd Term
- Clipboard
- LOCAL : Woman's Body Found in Tustin
- Plan to Protect Migrants on I-5 Provokes Dispute
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Packers Probably Won't Have Majik
- Inglewood Football Coach Echols Quits
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Gugler, Thurber Lead Sunny Hills to 5-0 Victory
- ART REVIEWS : Hollywood Lives: Shattering Myths From the '50s : Photographer Sid Avery helped manufacture wholesome images for movie stars. An exhibit of his portraits helps sort out fact from fiction.
- Highway 101's concert Monday at the Coach...
- Canada Officially in Recession After 7 Years of Growth
- Hammer to Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at 92
- Morgan Gets Custody of Daughter in N. Zealand
- Gene That Can Lead to Breast Cancer Found
- Sanctions Have Good Chance of Working, Experts Say : Embargo: They could reduce Iraq's economy by nearly half, they say. The kicker: It might take 18 months to two years for them to be fully effective.
- BOOK REVIEW : Rediscovering a Champion of Feminism : KATE CHOPIN <i> by Emily Toth</i> ; William Morrow; $24.95, 480 pages : A VOCATION AND A VOICE <i> by Kate Chopin</i> ; Penguin; $5.95, 201 pages
- NATION : Nun Wins Sports Car in Raffle
- Defendant Ordered to Trial in Attack on Amber Jefferson
- Convicted Deprogrammer Linked to Abduction
- Roofer Is Burned as Stove Explodes
- Inglewood Renames Sentinel Field
- Mayor Says His Vote Was Proper : Lancaster: William Pursley explains that he didn't know he would get a $9,780 commission after land owned by his partner was sold.
- Extremes in Tides to Arrive on Weekend
- Businesses Asked to Donate Gifts
- Neighborhood Fears for Safety of Pets After Dog Is Killed With Crossbow
- Hate Letters Prompt Investigation
- IRVINE : Armed Man Robs World S&L; Branch
- Partners Stole Drugs, Cash, Ex-Agent Says : DEA: The man testifies that conspirators made hundreds of thousands of dollars by taking narcotics and money from evidence vaults and dealers.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AZTECS : Rowe Planning to Return
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Traffic Plan OKd for Holiday Crowds
- ANAHEIM : Korean Church Attacked Again
- Losing Precious Momentum : Political deadlock in South Africa stalls the crucial preliminary talks
- Blood Bank on Standby to Send Supplies to Gulf Area
- SIMI VALLEY : Students Pledge to Aid Environment
- Graffiti Artists Charged in Vandalism : Crime: Youths are arrested for allegedly 'tagging' property in the San Fernando Valley. Councilwoman had commissioned them to paint a historical mural.
- Barrier Divides Meeting on Migrant Safety : Fatalities: Opinion is split on whether a 10-foot high freeway-median barrier would reduce the carnage of aliens.
- SDSU's Life With Luginbill : College football: The coach's world revolves around his Aztecs.
- Amateur Sports
- Johnny Majors, Tennessee coach, said starting defensive...
- When a Media Guru Talks, People Listen : Trends: Although E.F. Hutton <i> didn't </i> listen years ago when employee Paul Kagan predicted cable would be big, he is now a renown foreseer of media activity. He's in Anaheim today.
- Madonna Suited for Late Night in Britain
- Party Gets Out of Hand in 'Catch'
- ABT Considers Disbandment in Dancer Dispute
- POLITICS : Brazil a Test Arena for Free-Market Policies of New Latin Presidents : Collor's support fades as the economy fails to improve with tough measures.
- WORLD : Unrest Halts Sudan Food Drive
- PRACTICAL VIEW : Turning a Minus Into a Plus
- Desk of Memories: What was the best...
- Justice Dept. Pulls the Plug on Satellite Pornography
- Aaron, Ruth K., 71, of Granada Hills,...
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Connecticut Survives Patient Yale, 49-48
- Quartz Hill Charged Up to Stop Sparks
- Holtz Not Ready to Rule Out Irish
- El Camino QB Harvey Passes the Test : Community colleges: Sophomore overcomes inexperience and pressure of starting to lead the Warriors to the Orange County Bowl.
- 2-A PLAYOFFS : Ramona Will Try to Keep Up
- THE SIDELINES : Jim Marshall Faces Drug Charge
- Huskies' Team Doctor Critical After Plane Crash
- Craig Unhappy With Offense Used by 49ers
- Peace Hopes Send Dow Soaring 40
- Money Supply Rises: The Federal Reserve Board...
- Regulators Move to Close Loophole in S&L; Law
- DESIGNERS : Valentino: a Cinch in the Pinch
- Officials Say Flu Vaccine May Not Meet Demand : Medicine: Two of the four licensed U.S. manufacturers have run out, and the other two report only a limited supply is in stock.
- Soyuz to Lift Off After Word From Sponsor
- COSTA MESA : Bear School's Future Pondered at Meeting
- Eyes All Aglow, Tots Get Down to Business
- San Diego
- 96 Crips, Bloods Arrested During 'Red Rag' Sweep : Gangs: Police round up gang members on drug charges in sequel to "Operation Blue Rag."
- 14 Indicted in Pot-Farming Operation
- THE SIDELINES : Spira Enters Innocent Plea
- NHL ROUNDUP : Bruins Get Some Revenge on Oilers
- PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley's Youth Serves Notice in Its Season Opener
- Suicide Stirs Fear of Added Health Fund Cuts
- Hancock to Continue Speedway Comeback Tonight
- This Decision Is Hard to Figure
- Down by Four, Kings Get Point Across on Road
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Missouri Kansas City Gets Hot in Second Half to Roll Past SCC
- In a Switch, UNLV Can Defend Title : NCAA decision: Given choice, school opts to play for 1991 championship. Rebels forgo live TV appearances and postseason play in 1991-92.
- ART
- ABT Dates At OCPAC In Jeopardy : Negotiations: The troupe's board has been empowered to disband company if labor agreement is not reached. However, the likelihood of that happening is being downplayed.
- Staying Tuned-In to a Season Filled With Music : Holidays: There's plenty of music in store for San Diego, from sacred to classic to traditional favorites.
- SHORT TAKES : Hayes, Weaver to Share Award
- A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : FOCUS: NOVADYNE HEADQUARTERS
- AST Stock Up After Favorable Report on New Products
- Chairman of MAI Systems Quits; Firm's Former CEO Takes Over
- P.M. BRIEFING : France Eases GATT Talks Stand
- Forest Products Firm to Curtail Output: Louisiana-Pacific...
- White Man Is Sentenced in Racial Attack : Shooting: He is given seven years in federal prison for wounding a black woman after making racial slurs.
- Suspect Sought in Slaying at Bar
- SAN CLEMENTE : Wing-a-Thon Will Raise Funds for Boy
- Appeals Judge Overturns Ban on Tree Sales
- Umberg, an Officer and Assemblyman, Double-Times It
- Corruption Trial of 7 Sheriff's Deputies Goes to Federal Jury : Courts: Prosecution closes by saying the men violated the public trust. The defense says the main witness is a liar and a thug.
- Lakers Show Rhythm, Rapport : Basketball: With a new coach and some new players, the team seems to have ended its period of adjustment after its worst start in 12 years.
- Channel 7 Sweeps Past Channel 4 : Television: Anchorwoman Christine Lund's return after four years helps KABC increase its viewership by about 90,000 households in the November ratings. 'Oprah Winfrey's' strength is another factor.
- Gospel, Country Are Latest in Heritage Series
- ABC Takes Strides With 'Red, Hot'--and Bold--Special : Television: The network gambles with a straight-talking music-video special on AIDS awareness featuring Cole Porter tunes.
- State Budget Outlook Grows Even Gloomier
- Time Marches On, Expensively : Watches: Chanel's new solid-gold Mademoiselle Collection gets a champagne reception at South Coast Plaza.
- Sepulveda Blvd. Reverse-Flow Lanes Included in Bradley Plan
- YORBA LINDA : Pregnant Woman Bound and Robbed
- San Diego
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE UNITED NATIONS : Bush Wins the Right to Look for Trouble : What the resolution leaves unsaid allows the decision on use of force to be directedfrom the Pentagon.
- ORANGE : Golf Course Site's Future to Be Studied
- Australia Limits Pat Cash to Doubles : Davis Cup: Fromberg selected to play singles against U.S. because he is better on clay courts.
- BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Chavez Whips Young, but Can't Floor Him
- Hubbard Sends Proxy Fight to Stockholders
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Diamond's Edge': Engaging Private-Eye Spoof
- Pop Music Reviews : Tunesmiths Croon Their Own Creations
- A. R. Gurney Chooses Globe in Guild Dispute
- Stage Parents' Guide to Hollywood : Entertainment: Barbara Schiffman gives advice to those who think their children ought to be in pictures.
- Vietnam Lays Off Half a Million Workers:...
- World Oil Markets Unrealistic: OPEC President Sadek...
- USAir, All Nippon Airways Plan Link: USAir...
- David White; Stage, Movie and TV Actor
- Will Stations Have to 'Eat' the New Gas Tax?
- FNN Discloses Losses: Financial News Network Inc.,...
- A group led by Honolulu money manager...
- Steelcase Inc., the world's largest office furniture...
- Delta, State Join Forces to Lure Eastern Travelers : Tourism: The airline will give free tickets to Disneyland, Universal and other locations to certain California-bound fliers.
- LOCAL : Lamas Hurt in Fight at Theater
- Go Ahead, Have a Cow: It's Udderly Cool : Animals: Whether it's farming or friendship the small farmer wants, tiny Dexter cattle fit the bill.
- GULF WATCH: Day 120 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis
- WORLD : Queen Swears In Prime Minister
- Spending 97 Months in Family of Felons
- People Who Give of Themselves Make the Holidays Cheery : Charities: Volunteers bring their Christmas presence to a number of groups that serve many crucial needs.
- EDUCATION : New School Where Innovations in Learning Get Chance to Work
- Investigators Describe Death of Baby Girl as 'Suspicious' Pending Autopsy
- San Diego
- School Board Flees Protesters : Education: More than 200 striking teaching assistants break up the meeting and seize control of the boardroom.
- Man Accused of Illegally Shipping Boxes of Waste
- Man Who Found a Long-Lost Brother Discovers a Sister Too
- Hermosa Beach Hopes to Fence In Jaywalking Joggers With Shrubs
- LA HABRA : Police Seek Suspects in Attempted Rape
- Marines' Faith, Fates Rest With Helicopter
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Excavate Making Name for Himself
- Bloom Has Gone Off the Rose Bowl
- VBC Seafood Does Swimmingly With Sea Creatures
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Misery' a la King and Reiner
- Miscellany
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Sharp Targets Homeowners With Big-Screen Model
- Concerts to Mark Mozart's Bicentennial
- More Production Cuts at GM Will Idle Thousands : Autos: As consumer confidence continues to droop, so does demand for new cars. Retrenchment is necessary to avoid a glut of unsold vehicles, the auto maker says.
- STOCKS : Mideast Fears Shake Market; Dow Falls 16.34
- James T. Smith, general manager of Procter...
- Santa Fe to Sell 730 Miles of Track
- Oil Down $4; 2nd-Biggest Fall
- 'I Am My Own Man,' Major Vows in Debut : Britain: He comes under fire for close Thatcher ties and for not naming a woman to his Cabinet.
- Jane Au has been reelected president of...
- Cocaine Seized on Island
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Gets Probation in News-Rack Case
- Caltrans Plans Closures on Ventura Freeway
- BUENA PARK : Minorities Make Up Schools' Majority
- Man Gets 15 Years to Life in Killing of Boy on Bus
- Supervisors Delay Vote on Sunshine Dump Expansion
- THE SIDELINES : 8 NBA Players Fined for Fighting
- SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Phebus, Mall and Doubles Team From Dana Hills Gain Semifinals
- Gurney Resigns Position With Dramatists Guild
- Frankness Urged to Allay Jitters in Uncertain Times : Crises: Preparation, and openness cited as requisite behavior in dealing with shareholders, analysts during difficulties in a slowing economy.
- A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : SANTA ANA COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
- Job Growth Slows; Construction Lag Could Speed O.C. Recession
- 9 State Attractions, Delta Join to Lure Visitors : Tourism: The airline will give free tickets to Disneyland, Universal and other locations to certain California-bound fliers.
- Iraqis Supply U.S. Embassy in Kuwait
- Bush Meets With China Envoy; May Signal Thaw
- Tow Trucks Will Patrol the Freeways : Transportation: Bradley proposes $8-million plan to reduce traffic problems. One official says flow will be improved by 10% to 15% overall.
- Saldana Attacker's Trial for Letter Threats Begins
- Mission Viejo : Council Proposes Ban on Building
- Riley Terminal Redesign Will Aid Access for Handicapped
- PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : In the San Luis Obispo tournament:
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Clara Win Streak Reaches 46
- Museum Buys Early Painting by El Greco : Art: San Diego Museum of Art also acquires piece by 17th-Century Spanish still-life painter Juan Sanchez Cotan.
- San Diego Spotlight : Down-Home Food Makes Nice Comeback in La Jolla
- San Diego Museum Buys El Greco, Cotan Paintings
- Museum Receives 200 Years of American Sheet Music
- John Pope Is Elected UAL's Vice Chairman
- P.M. BRIEFING : More Japan Tourists Visit U.S.
- Mission Possible for Second Century
- Need a Designer Dress in Size 24? See Beau
- Lord Pearce; Led British Panel to Rhodesia
- Homosexual Hate Crime Brings Jail Term, Fine for Assailant
- Woman Reports Attack by Man Dressed as Officer
- Regional Sierra Club Chief Backs Report Card on Bernhardt
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Schroeder Says His Knee Is Fine
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Spratt Helps Orange Coast Overcome Slow Start, Santa Barbara
- Miscellany
- COMMENTARY : Ismail and Detmer: Thrills vs. Pure Production
- Sasch Club Will Have New Owners
- MUSIC
- NBC News Transfers Spark Age Discrimination Charges
- Station Still Seeking Right Numbers : Programming: In the year since KCSN-FM switched from country to classical, ratings and fund raising have shown no real improvements.
- Parade Estimates
- Bennett Opposes Affirmative Action Goals
- Bennett Opposes Affirmative Action Goals
- Gillespie Judgeship
- Renfrew Will Step Down as Reuters CEO
- OXNARD : Dinosaurs Get a Lift Into Town for Exhibition
- Merging With Rival May Assure Survival During a Downturn
- Anadarko to Drill in Algerian Desert
- Ex-Ashland Oil Chief Gets Probation
- Sweetener Makers Face Dumping Duties: The European...
- For Poland, Mystery About Tyminski Deepens : Politics: Warsaw government says the emigre who will face Walesa in a runoff was issued visas in Libya.
- Panel OKs Deal to Buy 40 Bi-Level Rail Cars
- Retired Gen. Discourages War in Gulf
- High Winds Shut Damaged Floating Bridge 6 1/2 Hours
- A Street of Many Changes
- Heart Health Project Plays in Pawtucket : Fitness: A 10-year experiment in changing residents' lifestyles is spreading the word that a smoke-free, low-fat, active life can be painless.
- Small-Boat Owners Fear Marina Expansion
- Resident's Call Leads to Arrest of 2 in Burglary
- Bradley Seen Moving to Oust CRA Leader
- It was just declared a holiday, so...
- TROPHIES ON THE LINE : Fishing Partners DeGroote and Kase Have Helped Hart Land Two Big Victories in the Southern Section Football Playoffs
- Pro Football
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Traviata': McNally's Tragic Torch Song
- From A to Z, U.S. Leaders Avoid <i> R</i> Word
- REAL ESTATE : Executives Put County in Nation's Top 10 as Place to Locate Office
- REAL ESTATE : NOTES
- Columbia Stays on Schedule for Sunday Launch
- Male Contraception a Neglected Science : Science: Despite promising studies, an effective version of the Pill for men is still a gleam in a researcher's eye.
- A Street Named Desire : Fashion: Gloomy economic news dampens few spirits along Rodeo Drive, where retailers remain confident that wealth and shopping are here to stay.
- REALIGNMENT : E. Europe Ready to Bury Warsaw Pact Despite Moscow's Efforts to Revive It
- Oklahoma Artist Finds Fame in the Traditional
- Gorbachev Calls Off Moldova Visit; Tensions Cited
- San Diego
- OSHA Cites Firm After Worker's Fatal Fall
- Sticking to Basics Might Still Pay Off in Future of Cable
- USD Stages Another Rally, Overcomes Southern Utah
- Loyola Marymount Opens Three-Game Stretch With Tourney Game vs. Bradley
- A Twist of Fate for Evans : Raiders: It looks as if he will back up Schroeder against Broncos, but oh, what might have been.
- THE SIDELINES : Hawks-Celtics to Resume Game
- No. 10 CS Long Beach Women Take On No. 6 Stanford Tonight
- Pop Music Reviews : Bud's Pure Girl-Pop
- WILSON WATCH : Not Bad
- City Officials Scrutinizing the Budget for Places to Cut
- Wilmington and Redondo Beach musicals are journeys into make-believe.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Flores May Return to Sidelines for Seattle : Pro football: With Chuck Knox nearing the end of his contract, persistent rumors place the former Raider coach as the heir apparent.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets on First Winning Streak
- SHORT TAKES : Black & Decker Cut, Sues
- RECREATION : A Tragic Lesson About Helmets : One Death That Might Have Been Avoided
- Bush Signs Law Boosting Immigration Quotas by 40% : Legislation: President hails the act, which attempts to lure those with job skills. Provisions also will allow many to join families already in the U.S.
- Electronic Bracelet Fails to Stop Inmate
- AIDS Cases Up 29% for U.S. Women
- Countywide : Schaefer Aide to Temporarily Resign
- 14 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Drug Raids
- OXNARD : Former Policeman Appeals Dismissal
- Planners Side With Equestrians Over Size of Yards in Granada Hills Project
- 4 Arrested in Seizure of Methamphetamine Lab
- Lubach's Restaurant, a Downtown Landmark for 35 Years, Will Close
- Coaches Are Singing the Praises of Diablos' Denny : Division II: Teams haven't had much success stopping Mission Viejo's strong safety/linebacker/fullback. Capistrano Valley will try tonight.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Hondo's Only Looks Strait-Laced
- U.S. Says Ford Not Providing Pension Data : Audit: Agency says it needs the information to calculate surplus of fund at company's former Newport Beach division.
- Wells Fargo Acquisition Approved: Wells Fargo &...
- New York Daily News Sues Unions: The...
- Airline Suit Dismissed: A federal judge threw...
- Samuel Noah Kramer; Scholar, Sumerian Language Expert
- Hussein Defiant in Face of Vote
- STATE : Police Doubt Kidnap-Rape Story
- For Polish Emigrants in L.A., Freedom Carries a Double Edge
- Germany: Tacking to Inward? : Election: Kohl's support from Eastern voters will keep his coalition in power, but it won't make reunification easier.
- County Warned Against More Mental Health Cuts
- S.D. Said to Be 1 of 2 GOP Finalists for 1992 : Politics: Sources say Houston probably will be the other finalist for the GOP convention when the Republicans make the announcement today.
- Baghdad and the Bomb: How Real? : Bush needs to put the facts on the table
- Bleak Outlook : Charities Face Declining Donations but Increasing Cries for Help
- Gunshot Victim Makes a Futile Drive for Help : Crime: Van Nuys man, 61, reaches hospital but dies after emergency surgery. Police have no suspect in supermarket parking lot shooting.
- Panel OKs Purchase of Cars for Rail Network : Transportation: The 40 double-deckers will be used on commuter lines linking Los Angeles with Ventura and San Bernardino counties.
- Vaccine for Flu May Not Meet Demand : Medicine: Two of the four licensed U.S. manufacturers have run out while the other two report only a limited supply is in stock.
- New Pendleton Chief's Trial by Fire
- Cal State San Marcos Students Take Offbeat Approach to Musical Arts
- Times O.C. Parade to Take Place Saturday
- It's Fiesta Time for Schnellenberger : Louisville: Controversial bowl situation puts his rebuilt program in the spotlight.
- Pro Football
- Norman's Double-Eagle Lifts Him to 2-Stroke Lead in Australian Open : Golf: His 'perfect shot' from 279 yards away helps him record a 4-under 68 for the day. Three players are tied for second.
- RAMS : McGee Makes the Hits That Clear the Way
- NCAA Asked to Rescind OSU Penalty