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What happened on December 04, 2002
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Poet Resigns Post at UC San Diego Over Resume Lie Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Slander Suit Against George Michael Can Proceed Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
Dick Stilwell, 59; Career Military Officer Played Police Roles in Films From Staff and Wire Reports
Lin McCarthy, 84; Stage, TV and Movie Character Actor for Three Decades From Staff and Wire Reports
Dodger Scout Ben Wade Dies
Hospital Rebuilding Project OKd Daren Briscoe, Times Staff Writer
Bodies Identified as Those of 2 Missing Sport Fishermen Vivian LeTran, Times Staff Writer
Man Sought in Sexual Assault, Break-Ins
New HIV and AIDS Cases on the Rise From Times Wire Reports
Caretaker Is Appointed for 8th Council District From Times Staff Reports
Jail Suicides May Spur Oversight Changes From Times Wire Reports
Sexual Assault Suspect Sought Near University From Times Staff Reports
31 Days? It's No Wonder Election Month Seemed Even Longer Than Usual Steve Harvey
Sewage Spill Shuts Portion of Waterway From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carona on Committee for Homeland Security From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An Enlightening Mix of Misbegotten Pride and Simple Charm Steve Lopez
Davis Hints at Major School Cuts Evan Halper and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Standing by Her Code, or Her Coad? Dana Parsons
Another Power Struggle for Klamath Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
City Declares War on Gangs Megan Garvey and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Papyrus Jessica M. Scully, Special to The Times
Police Searching for Pizza Hut Robber From Times Staff Reports
Donald E. White, 88; Geothermal Expert for U.S. Geological Survey From Staff and Wire Reports
Trial Date Set for Blake in Wrongful Death Suit From Times Staff Reports
Bruno Wintzell, 58; Swedish Opera Singer, Musical Theater Actor From Staff and Wire Reports
Man Pleads Guilty to Phony Bond Scheme From Times Wire Reports
2 Men Charged in Valley Slayings Jean Guccione and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
School Loses Bid to Use Portable Classrooms From Times Staff Reports
Infant Loses Arm in Police Chase Crash Carol Chambers and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Greuel to Run Unopposed for Council Seat Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Board OKs Juvenile Courthouse Project From a Times Staff Writer
Holiday Traffic Deaths Rise Daniel Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Spitzer's Early Departure Was Trickery, Coad Says Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Developer Broke Promise Over Ancient Oak, Suit Alleges Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
County Denies Funding for Anti-Gang Unit Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writer
Bills Would Hand Control Over Schools to Governor, Fund Early Education Doug Smith and Carl Ingram, Times Staff Writers
A Move to Muzzle E-Mail Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Orange County Discovers Uncounted Absentee Ballots Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Firms Tied to Officials Win DWP Contracts Tina Daunt, Times Staff Writer
Deaton to Oversee Vacant Council Seat
D.A. Seeks Probation, Counseling for Ryder Kristina Sauerwein, Times Staff Writer
Real Estate Bias Case Tests Court David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Group Comes to Defense of Boy Scouts Massie Ritsch, Times Staff Writer
Jury Selection Begins in Luster Trial Despite Defense Objections Tracy Wilson, Times Staff Writer
2 Killed, 1 Hurt as Car Flips, Hits Tree Vivian LeTran, Times Staff Writer
Grants to Fund Camarillo, Oxnard Libraries Holly J. Wolcott and Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writers
Bratton Announces Key Appointees Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Wife's Civil Case in Beating Reaches Final Arguments Tracy Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Carson Mayor Plans to Remain in Office Jean Merl, Times Staff Writer
New Deal to Protect Hearst Ranch Considered Kenneth R. Weiss and John Johnson, Times Staff Writers
Labor Leader Honored for Her Activism Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Area Near Airport to Join Newport Beach David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Edgar Scherick, 78; Movie, TV, Documentary Producer Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
Gunman Gets Life for Slaying Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Mal Waldron, 77; Pianist Played With Many Jazz Greats From a Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
S. Korean Defense Scandal to Test Competition Law Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Mercury Air Directors Accused of Self-Dealing James F. Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Sushi? 7-Eleven Hopes Consumers Will Bite Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writer
Fourtou Says All Options Open for Vivendi Media Properties Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Judge Orders Madster to Pull the Plug Jon Healey
Also
Ford Wins Reversal on Award in Brake Case From Bloomberg News
Interest Rates Mixed in Treasury Auction From Associated Press
Navistar Posts Loss as Outlook Darkens From Reuters
5 Brokerages Fined For Not Preserving E-Mails From Reuters
Indexes Edge Lower on Sour Notes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Automobile Sales Fall 13% in Nov. Justin Hyde, Reuters
Refinancings May Drop as Interest Rates Start to Rise From Bloomberg News
U.S. Pursues Boeing, General Dynamics From Associated Press
Webster to Leave Board Before Jan. 6 Meeting From Associated Press
Job Gains Expected for Orange County Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Tribune Names FitzSimons as CEO From Bloomberg News
Petsmart's Profit Triples as Sales Climb From Bloomberg News
AOL Unveils Web Strategy Amid Outlook of Sales Slump Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Sun's Microsoft Remedy Praised James Rowley, Bloomberg News
Enron Utility Denies Manipulation Charges From Bloomberg News
Stock Funds See Biggest Return in a Year From Bloomberg News
Corona OKs Edison Takeover From Bloomberg News
HP Says Cost Savings From Merger Ahead of Schedule Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Tenet Cuts Earnings Forecast for 2 Years Ronald D. White and Don Lee, Times Staff Writers
Eisners Drop Accounting Suit From Bloomberg News
General Motors CEO to Add Chairman Title From Reuters
FERC Ruling a Setback to State Contracts Case Nancy Rivera Brooks, Times Staff Writer
Study: Asbestos Suits Cost at Least 52,000 Jobs From Bloomberg News
SEC Probes National Century Financial From Bloomberg News
Rule Would Boost Mutual Fund Disclosure From Bloomberg News
PepsiCo Sells Quaker Oats Unit From Bloomberg News
Sega Competes With GameSpy Online Alex Pham
Briefly
Disney Abandons Hope for 'Treasure Planet' James Bates and Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writers
United Is a Poor Model for Employee Ownership James Flanigan
Regal Is Ready for Its Digital Close-Up P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
California Insurer Urges Universal Health Coverage From Reuters
An 'E' Not So Hot as It Once Was Kristen Hays, Associated Press
Starz Unveils Movies on Demand From the Internet Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
High Court Rules Against Boating Industry in Propeller Case David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Palmdale Housing Project Revived Jesus Sanchez, Times Staff Writer
Jakks Pacific Buys Trendmasters' Assets Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
J.P. Morgan Lawyer Admits Circular Enron Deal From Reuters
ENTERTAINMENT
Will each get a slice of Puck's pizza empire? Corie Brown and Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writers
Soft Cell satisfies a nostalgia for '80s beats Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Houston admits past drug abuse From Associated Press
Pacific Symphony ends fiscal 2001-02 with a small surplus Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
CBS steps into week's top spot Brian Lowry
Town's tribute to 'Music Man' From Associated Press
Clarkson latest Sundance fave R. Kinsey Lowe
R. Kelly's new album out next month Geoff Boucher
'Big River' wins 8 ADA Awards Don Shirley
For most viewers, it's 'must miss' TV BRIAN LOWRY
Corigliano Quartet blends old, new works Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
Kissinger kiss-up: Media not doing their job TIM RUTTEN
Another award for 'Sophie's Choice' From Associated Press
A gift for Pippi Longstocking fans From Reuters
A treasure trove of papers signed yours truly, Lang Renee Tawa, Times Staff Writer
Freedom of the open road drives back-to-back 'Boys' Toys' shows Mark Sachs, Times Staff Writer
Suge's next act? Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Richard Harris' final star turn Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Slouching (sniffle) into the holidays (achoo!) CHRIS ERSKINE
An offbeat dialogue covering marriage and home Carmela Ciuraru, Special to The Times
Stuck on geometrics Janet Eastman, Times Staff Writer
R&B awards announced
TV shows follow a different beat Noel Holston, Newsday
'Martha Stewart' show renewed Dana Calvo, Times Staff Writer
The reanimators Michael Mallory, Special to The Times
Opera's hidden, offstage drama Justin Davidson, Newsday
L.A. Opera announces replacements for 'Poppea' Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
1998 Villa di Capezzano Carmignano S. Irene Virbila
Italy's liquid gold David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
Taking guilt off the menu Donna Deane, Times Staff Writer
Test Kitchen notebook Donna Deane
May I introduce your steak? S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Holding nothing back Rod Smith, Special to The Times
Going way beyond the enchilada Barbara Hansen, Special to The Times
Light a fire and stoke an inviting mood Jessica Strand
And in California, the green treasure's in season Emily Green, Times Staff Writer
Near or far, it's unforgettable Jennifer Lowe, Times Staff Writer
A sweet and salty end for Ramadan Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
A celebrity in the kitchen Valli Herman-Cohen, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
White Sox Get Koch in Trade From Associated Press
Allison Rehab Has Been 'Up and Down' Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Steelers Select Maddox to Start at Quarterback From Staff and Wire Reports
Nothing Silly About Money Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Deal for Dollars May Make Sense J.A. Adande
Now You Know
New York Is Next Test BOB MIESZERSKI
Frustrated Kupchak Keeps Evaluating Team Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Odom Finally Practices Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Yao Makes Towering Impression on Spurs From Associated Press
It Ends at 10 for Canucks From Associated Press
Tonight Paul McLeod; Mike Terry
Indiana Puts Away Maryland From Associated Press
Harding Has Plenty of Fight Left in Her Larry Stewart
Big Ten Says Iowa to Play in BCS Game Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Blue Pulls Bruins Out of Their Funk Mike Terry, From Staff and Wire Reports
Quotebook
Ronaldo Sparks Real Madrid Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
This Loss Leaves Bad Taste Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Karros, Grudzielanek in Good Company Now T.J. Simers
Chow Talks With Utah About Opening Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Lakers Grind Out a Win Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Osborn Wins in Three-Way Playoff Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Smirnov Shipped to Cincinnati Lonnie White
Irons Clinches Surfing Title Pete Thomas, From Staff and Wire Reports
Pick-Six Player to File Class-Action Suit Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Unstoppable Drive Eric Sondheimer
Nets' Mutombo Sidelined From Associated Press
Karros Is Too Much of a Luxury Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Woman Will Play at Hartford From Associated Press
Baffert Barn Adds Belmont Winner Bill Christine
The Times' Rankings Lauren Peterson
Trojans Are Thunderstruck Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Walcott's Hibernation Is Finished Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Seniors' Moment Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Montgomery, Jones Win Owens Award Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Quinn Helps Bishop Montgomery Reach Final Lauren Peterson, Paul McLeod, Mike Bresnahan, From staff reports
Santa Margarita Takes Step Up Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Gilbert Fired By Flames From Associated Press
Miller Passes the Muster for Venice Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Augusta National Member Resigns Thomas Bonk and Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writers
Former Dodger Scouting Director Dies Steve Horn, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
The Murder of a Dream
Sacred Transport
Gap Between Region's Haves and Have-Nots
This Change Gets Our Vote JOHN BALZAR
How to Restructure California Health Care
Retired Schoolteachers Enjoy Generous Benefits
No License to Drill
Back to the Admissions Morass Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Turley is a law professor at George Washington University.
Third World Again a Victim of Terror
Computer Piracy on College Campuses
Smooth Takeoff at Airports
Growing Greed
The Tangible Legacy of Mark Ridley-Thomas
Does Neo-Imperialism Drive U.S. Goals for the Mideast?
Islam's Outdated Domination Theology Yossi Klein Halevi, Yossi Klein Halevi is author of "At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden: A Jew's Search for Hope with Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land" (Harper/Collins, 2001).
NATIONAL
Band Director Charged in Raccoon Head Case From Times Wire Reports
Kerry Offers Economic Proposal Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Lawyers Seek Fees in Alabama Case From Associated Press
United Airlines Faces Fine Over Repair Work From Times Wire Reports
Incineration of Chemical Arms Backed From Associated Press
Environmentalists Sue to Keep Snowmobile Curbs in 2 Parks From Associated Press
Unity Is Key to Victory, Clinton Tells Democrats From Reuters
Official Defends Shielding Fugitive Sibling From Associated Press
U.S. Freezes Aid for Workers First in Line on Terror Response Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Astronaut Has Her Return Meal Menu Set From Associated Press
Fire Threat Forces Recall of Volvo Cars From Times Wire Reports
Bush Revives Stump Speech in Louisiana James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Nobody Hurt After Jet Hits Elk on Takeoff From Times Wire Reports
Driver in $10.8-Million Heist Pleads Guilty From Times Wire Reports
Boston Clerical Abuse Scandal Grows Elizabeth Mehren and Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writers
Aide to Governor-Elect Arrested on Drug Charge From Times Wire Reports
No Holiday Chaos at Airports, but Thousands of Items Seized From Associated Press
Fla. Sheriff Takes Lead on Smallpox Inoculation From Associated Press
Nevada Challenges Nuclear Waste Ruling From Associated Press
More Nurses Join the Picket Lines in Hawaii From Associated Press
Postal Service Buys Pills to Protect Workers in an Attack Randy Trick, Times Staff Writer
Mississippi Curbs Big Jury Awards Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Minnesota University Reaches Accord in Anti-Semitism Suit From Associated Press
Auction of Car Used in Texas Murder Upsets Mother Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
AUTOS
A dash of American and a touch of Swede give this Saab story a happy ending John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Valves vs. cams? For GM, it's no contest Rick Popely, Chicago Tribune
Drive that dream machine Jeanne Wright, Special to The Times
WORLD
Israeli Army Investigates Shooting of a Palestinian Matriarch Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Turks, Saudis Offer to Assist a War on Iraq John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
Retrial Ordered for Egyptian American From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Role in Afghanistan Shifting Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Watchdog Cites Bid to Cover Up UFO Report From Times Wire Reports
Ceremonies Mark 75th Birthday of King From Times Wire Reports
Burundi Reaches a Truce Deal With One of Its Two Main Rebel Groups From Reuters
Trial of IRA Members Adjourned in Colombia From Reuters
Popular Palestinian Calls for Change From Associated Press
Venezuela Strike Extended as Protesters, Troops Clash T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Iraq's Apparent Compliance Fails to Lift Regional Anxiety Michael Slackman and Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writers
China to Host 2010 World's Fair Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Serial Killer Gets Nearly 800 Years in 16 Slayings From Times Wire Reports
No One Hit as Kuwaiti, Iraqi Vessels Trade Fire From Times Wire Reports
Powell Visits Colombia to Reinforce Ties Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Court Told of Saudi Links to Hamburg Cell From the Washington Post
EU Blacklists 66 Vessels From Times Wire Services
Russia Forcing Chechen Refugees Out of Camps, Rights Groups Say Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Pentagon Plans to Deploy Journalists in Iraq Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Rioters Burn Premier's Home; 2 Die in Unrest From Times Wire Reports
If the cineastes like it, it has a shot at Oscar Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
60 Brush Fires Hurt 7, Force Evacuations From Times Wire Reports
Teacher Dilemma: Sued If You Do, Sued If You Don't David D. Perlmutter, David D. Perlmutter is an associate professor of mass communication at Louisiana State University and the author of "Visions of War" (St. Martin's, 1999).
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