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What happened on May 30, 2001
NEWS
First Drives By John Balzar
It's Time to Rock 'n' Bowl By Ana Beatriz Cholo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARY McNAMARA. . . has the day off. By Mary Mcnamara
Herbalife After Death By Ann O'Neill
A Rage and Sorrow Undiminished by the Passage of Time By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Key to a Good Marriage: Abandon the Search for Bliss By Susan Reimer, BALTIMORE SUN
A Nursery of Blessings, Hardships for Children on the Frontier By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jokes And Riddles
A Dangerous Swing Sure Stirs Up Excitement at a Celebrity Match By Tony Kornheiser
A Mystical Skateboard
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Go for the Lexus By Chris Erskine
Junior Zookeepers By Joyce Glazier
A Learning Link to the Space Place
Smart Highway Idea Advances, but at Only a Rush-Hour Pace By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Fords Shout: Hey, Look at Us By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Events Calendar
The 2nd Amendment and Gun Ownership
Column on Bad Drivers Hits a Nerve With Readers; Some Call for Tougher Licensing, Stiffer Penalties
More Things to Ban
Times' Endorsement of Villaraigosa for Mayor
Giuliani's Remarks
What to Do With Our Tax Refunds
Convenient Airports
Manners, Please
Bush and Forrest Gump
Suit Against Halaco Allowed to Proceed From Times Staff Reports
The Art of Character Building By Kevin F. Sherry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush, Davis Collide Over Energy Policy By Dan Morain and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Millennium Terrorist Now Detailing Plot, Sources Say By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Hopes Deflated by Japan's Economic Woes By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Guilty in 1998 Terrorist Blasts at U.S. Embassies By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Lets Disabled Golfer Martin Use Cart By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Moving to Revive Deadly Drug By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Won't Agree Shield Is Warranted By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powerful Foes of Legal Aid By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Slayings Overshadow Mideast Talks By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli General Recounts Risky '81 Raid on Iraq Nuclear Reactor By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leader Accepts India's Offer for Peace Talks From Times Wire Reports
Grenade Reportedly Kills 5 in West Timor From Times Wire Reports
Backers of Indonesian President Riot Against Moves to Oust Him By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liquidation of Media-Most Ordered From Times Wire Reports
Robbers Take $880,000 From Armored Vehicle From Times Wire Reports
China's Normal Trade Status Will Be Renewed, Bush Says From a Times Staff Writer
New Prime Minister Squeaks Into Office From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Police Official Slain in Mexico From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Agrees to Dismantle Spy Plane By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds of Police Patrol Riot-Torn English City From Associated Press
Macedonians Smooth Over Political Crisis By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Survivor of Border Crossing Is Charged From Times Wire Reports
Coup Fails in Central African Republic Associated Press
Fires Rage in a Dry Florida By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Backs Haze-Free Vistas in National Parks By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Religious Monuments, Court Rules By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biden Picks a Post; Peers Out of Limbo From Times Wire Reports
FAA OKs System to Prevent Crashes From Times Wire Reports
Hospital Offers HIV Drugs as Antidote From Times Wire Reports
No Slack Cut for Student With Knife Explanation From Times Wire Reports
Verdicts Won't Heal the Pain for Survivors By Ann M. Simmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dramatic Military Changes Unlikely, Aide Says From Associated Press
Legal Victory Might Deter Future Acts By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Leads U.S. in Gang Growth By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Rise Killings Stun Jaded New Yorkers By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ancient Fault Puts Portland at Risk From Associated Press
U.S. 'Impediment' to Human Rights, Report Declares By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Director to Quit National Museum Post From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
Giving Voice to a Reluctant Icon By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Museum Receives New Offer By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Court Files Heighten Drama, Skepticism Around 'Survivor' By Brian Lowry
Coming Thursday
Sellers' Choice By Cliff Rothman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'American Iliad': A Murky Nixonian Odyssey By Don Shirley, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Two Determined Women's Tale By John Clark, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arditti Quartet Delivers Demanding Program By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Arts And Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services And The Nation's Press. By Shauna Snow
It's Time for History to Unspool By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's a Westerner Who Sings Music of the East By Vijay Joshi, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Big Mama' an Ageless Story of Love By Steven Linan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Specials
Weekend Box Office
BUSINESS
Fluor Venture to Build Power Plant in Mexico
HomeBase Opens 17 More House2Home Decor Stores Bloomberg News
Micro Therapeutics Gets Financing Commitment
EMachines to Sell 8 Million Shares Dow Jones
Cooper Unit Acquires Contact Lens Company Dow Jones
Alcatel Talks With Lucent Fall Apart By Elizabeth Douglass, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sun Again Trims Earnings Forecast By Joseph Menn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Also . . .
Disney Setting a Mousetrap to Lure Buyers to Its Castoffs By Meg James, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Repeal Can Snag Estate Planning By Liz Pulliam Weston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Game Firm Interplay Discussing a Buyout By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coke Bias Settlement Approved by Judge Reuters
Conoco To Acquire Gulf Canada Resources Bloomberg News
Rates for Short-Term Treasuries End Mixed Associated Press
Firm Trims Stake in Global Crossing From Bloomberg News
Sonoma Foods Expands Cheese Recall From Associated Press
Sequenom to Acquire Gemini for $228 Million From Reuters
K-Swiss in Deal for New Line of Shoes By Sarah Hale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HomeBase Opens House2Home Stores Bloomberg News
Launch Media Says It Secured $2-Million Loan By Jon Healey
Liberty Cuts Price For UnitedGlobalCom Bloomberg News
Fox Unit in Sports Deal With Argentine TV Firm Reuters
Venezuela Officials Seek Explorer Ban Associated Press
RadioShack Profit Won't Meet Forecasts Bloomberg News
Cendant to Spin Off New Company By Fall Reuters
Also . . .
Gasoline Prices Dip During Holiday Weekend By James F. Peltz
Also . . .
Solectron to Take Over Cisco Optical Plant Reuters
Stock Options Give New CEO Big Stake in Yahoo's Growth By Charles Piller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford to Build Ikon Cars in China, Source Says By Terril Yue Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EMC Cutting Jobs to Trim Costs By Franklin Paul, REUTERS
Broadcom Executives Receive Scant Criticism at Meeting By Karen Alexander, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confidence Rises in May With Eye on End of the Year By Carlos Torres and Brendan Murray, BLOOMBERG NEWS
GM to Begin Negotiations on Takeover of Daewoo From Reuters
Internet Closures Double in May Bloomberg News
Bronfmans Sell Vivendi Shares From Reuters
Reliance Insurance Under Regulators' Control From Associated Press
RealNetworks Loses 19% on AOL Deal Worries Reuters, Bloomberg News
Company Town Film Profit Report By Richard Natale
Dow Edges Up as Techs Slide Again From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bertelsmann to Share Award in Online Suit With Artists By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natural Gas Futures Hit Lowest Price in 10 Months From Bloomberg News and Times Staff
Bertelsmann Buying Net Service Myplay By Jon Healey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EchoStar Seeks Partners in Bid for Hughes From Reuters
Roger Rabbit Creator Files Suit Against Disney By Meg James, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Tech Stock Rally Wilts on Lowered Earnings Forecasts From Times Staff and Bloomberg News
FOOD
Burning Sporty Gewgaws By Donna Deane
Play It on Your Old Mandoline By Donna Deane, TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
The All-Chocolate Oreo By Donna Deane
A Calculated Curry By Janet Mccracken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
French From the Fridge, Almost By Mayi Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soybean Soup Plus Clams and Chiles By \f7 and Barbara Hansen
The Bean Pot of Memory By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Datebook By Angela Pettera
When the Days Get Hot, the Hot Make Bavarians By Abby Mandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summertime's for GRILLIN' By Russ Parsons and Jennifer Lowe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
What's for Dinner? Saddle of Dobbin By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salads That Won't Wilt By Martha Rose Shulman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Times Cookbook Hotlist
Scientists Quest for the Tortilla of the Future By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pluots and Red Juice Radishes in Montrose By David Karp and \f7
Haute, American Style By Charles Perry
This Pudding Is the Strongest Link By Cindy Dorn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Are You Drinking?
Wine of the Week By S. Irene Virbila
Choosing Sides in Piedmont
New-Wave Nebbiolo: Menace or Masterpiece? By Stuart Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Use the Big Broom at the FBI
Straight Drive by the Court
Gain in Africa's AIDS Fight
Just Another Lecture
Zoo Finds Itself in a Bear Market By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Family Reunited by Truth By H.G. Reza and Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Officer Is Flight Risk, D.A. Contends By Christine Hanley and Jack Leonard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Two Brothers on Bikes Are Shot, One Fatally
A Branch Line Again: Trees Spruce Up Red Cars' Path By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imagining if the President Had Made a Right Turn to Visit O.C. By Dana Parsons
Highway Closed Amid Bomb Scare By Thuy-doan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Man Found Near Trash Bin in Los Alamitos
El Toro Petition Papers Will Be Reprinted
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Truck
Mistrial Declared in Killings By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Art of Character Building By Kevin F. Sherry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Counties Split Over Fairness of Murder Case By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Suspect Testifies Against Former Friends By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Keep Coming Back to Fears By Steve Lopez
Freedom at Last for Man Wrongly Held in Mexican Prison By H.G. Reza and Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cells Used in Bid to Repair Heart By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Process of Judge Selection Set Up By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Firm That Seeks Water Deal Gives Heavily to Villaraigosa By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metal Detectors and a Search for Peace of Mind By Joe Mathews, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos in Poll Defy Old Notions By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayoral Rivals Snipe in Press Conferences, Then Cool It in Debate By Beth Shuster and Matea Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hahn Pulls Ahead of Villaraigosa in the Polls, but by What Methods? By Patt Morrison
Proposal for New Freeway Billboards Remains Up in Air By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Warrior, Polished Newcomer Fight It Out By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Teenagers Accused in Theme Park Robbery From Times Staff Reports
Our Hats Are Off to Kurward Derby and His Famous Blond Bed Breakers By Steve Harvey
Store to Pay $175,000 for Importing Rare Wool From Times Staff Reports
Officer Honored for Helping Ill Children From Times Staff Reports
Lutheran Bishop to Resign By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Attorneys for Olson Ask to Be Removed By Twila Decker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stylist Has a Style All Her Own By Ofelia Casillas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hung Jury Leads to Mistrial in Murder Case From Times Staff Reports
LAPD Officer Poses for Playboy By David Pierson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trust Keeps Ventura Farming a Viable Industry By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Protect Rare White Abalone By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Shot to Death; Her Boyfriend Wounded From Times Staff Reports
Cycling Brothers Are Shot, 1 Fatally From Times Staff Reports
Suit Against Halaco Allowed to Proceed From Times Staff Reports
Hotels to Raise Bed Tax to Promote Arts From Times Staff Reports
Lawyers Accuse D.A. of Ignoring Evidence in Case By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bear-Bereft Zoo Seeks to Replace Samson With 2 By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higher Bail Sought for Accused Officer By Christine Hanley and Jack Leonard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man's Body Found Dumped in Alley From Times Staff Reports
CHP to Crack Down on Failure to Wear Seat Belts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Weekend Wildfire 35% Contained From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Police Search for More Pipe Bombs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airport Imposes Curbs on Hot Air Balloons From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dog Owners Plead Not Guilty in Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Power Plant Start-Up Comes a Year Early By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Its Budget Proposal By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living Without Dental Care By Erika Hayasaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William H. Brown; Parliamentarian of U.S. House for 20 Years
Victor Kiam II; Salesman's Salesman Who Saved Remington and Starred in Its Ads By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert W. Hutson; Dentist Designed Oral-B Toothbrush...
Charley Pell; Coach Left Clouded Legacy at Florida By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop Finger-Pointing and Start Negotiating By Warren Christopher, Warren Christopher, who was U.S. secretary of State from 1993-97, is a Southern California Edison board member
Working Toilets Should Not Be a 'Maybe' in L.A. Housing By Tai Glenn and Jenny Hontz, Tai Glenn is a housing attorney with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Jenny Hontz is a journalist in Los Angeles
Bush Isn't Budging, but He Needs to Turn FERC Around By Medea Benjamin, Medea Benjamin is the founding director of Global Exchange, a corporate accountability organization in San Francisco
Political Rx: Cash By John Balzar
2 Counties Divided Over Conviction By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Challenging Row to Hoe By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hayden, Weiss Differ Mostly in Experience By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Officer Leaves Uniform Off for Playboy By David Pierson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistrial Declared in Williams Double-Murder Case By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Delays Vote on Billboard Deal By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man's Body Found Dumped in Alley From Times Staff Reports
Murder Suspect Testifies Against Former Friends By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Advice Dispensed Locally, Utilized Globally By Nancy Kinsey Needham, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Workshop Scheduled on Midtown Upgrades From Times Staff Reports
Woman Shot to Death; Her Boyfriend Wounded From Times Staff Reports
SPORTS
Extra-Inning Thriller Keeps Cougars Alive By Ben Bolch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Dorado Rolls a 7 to Win
Dedmon's No-Hitter Puts Esperanza Into Final By Martin Henderson
Edison Is Destined for Final
Cougars, Griffins Aim for First Title By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villa Park Serves Up an Expected Title By Melanie Neff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball / Southern Section Playoffs
O.C. Players Earn Honors
Anteaters Shoot Into Spotlight at NCAA Golf Finals By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Blues Day for Brown By Paul Gutierrez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rider in the Storm By Bill Plaschke
Rider in the Storm By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Striking Distance By Dan Arritt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corkum Plays Role of Devils' Advocate By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Getting the Last Laugh By Tim Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. By Larry Stewart
Despite Ruling for Martin, Only One Reigns Supreme By T.J. Simers
Hot Lakers Sure Doing Superbly in Hyperbole By Mal Florence
Serena Is Still Adept at Crowd Control By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sampras Almost Caught Red-Handed on Clay By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuban Defector Plans Lawsuit Over Draft From Associated Press
Scioscia Needs Hill to Add Spark as DH By Chris Foster
Mariners' Start Gets More Special From Associated Press
Angels' Rally in Ninth Is Wasted Against Twins By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracy's Not About to Give Up on Gagne By Paul Gutierrez
Ravens Acquire a Billick Favorite From Staff and Wire Reports
Stern Pays Visit to Memphis From Associated Press
Cubs Run Streak to Nine in Row From Associated Press
Now It's All About Nothing By Tim Brown
The Man They Call 'The Answer' Is No Longer a Big Question Mark By Diane Pucin
Bruins, Trojans Make Big Plans for the NCAA Meet By Eric Stephens, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Golfers Turn It On at NCAA Tournament By Eric Stephens
Team's Report Has Answer for Infante By John Klima
Fish Report
Westlake Returns to Final By Mike Bresnahan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homers Power Chatsworth By Steven Herbert
Flores Starts, Finishes Carson By Steve Galluzzo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Section Baseball Roundup By Vince Kowalick
Kendrena Goes the Distance By Eric Sondheimer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Invitational From Staff Reports
Reis Is a Thriving Keeper By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Digest From Staff Reports
Shibilo Shuts Down JetHawks
Division VI By David Donnelly
Paraclete Gets Chance to Finalize a Title By Dave Desmond
Thousand Oaks Rewards Angelo, 1-0 By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calendar
Harrington Resumes Talks With Baseball Teams By Steve Henson
Burkhart Deserves to Catch On By Eric Sondheimer
Division V From Staff Reports
Division VI By Dan Loumena
Division VI By Dan Loumena
Division V By Danny Schumacher
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