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What happened on December 21, 2002
OPINION
Baseball's Ball Battle
After Lott, Bush's Challenge
Now the West Is One
Addressing the Apostrophe
Catholic Church Reform Begins With Leadership
EIDC Investigation Has Bigger Fish to Fry
Music's Tracks in the Brain
College's Wheelchair Speed Limit
How Low Can Our Political Culture Go?
Tech Workforce
True 'Peace-Building' in the Middle East
Southern Strategy Backfires; Lott Resigns
Designs for WTC Site
ENTERTAINMENT
The radio as rabbit hole: Alice comes to KCRW By Steve Carney, Special to The Times
China exports a family house and its history By Jay Lindsay, Associated Press
How today's Santa evolved from an ad man's brush By Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune
Smooth sounds filled with feeling By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
He's taking the 'Future' and his past for a spin By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Valiant effort By Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
A charity called 'me, me, me'
'Fat' avoidance
Unquotable critic
Fuhrer furor
Wordsmith can still conjure heartache By Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Christmas Show
Jingle Ball has the hits, but not the fire By Natalie Nichols, Special to The Times
Playboy's business
'Survivor' wins the ratings game By Greg Braxton
Major photos go to UC Santa Cruz By Suzanne Muchnic
From Brazilian pop star to politician From Associated Press
Spielberg saves Bette Davis Oscar From Associated Press
Masterpieces are back home again From Reuters
Inquiry into weeklies is coming to town By Tim Rutten
It's a narrated 'Life' for former president By Tracy L. Scott, Washington Post
Nothing says you care quite like an automatic squirrel flipper By Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Singer Shakira gives 10,000 shoes to her native Colombia From Associated Press
'Merry-thon' unwraps 48 hours of seasonal favorites By Mark Sachs, Times Staff Writer
Socks? Oh, you shouldn't have By Shawn Hubler, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
U.S. Soldier Dies After Firefight in Afghanistan From Associated Press
Afghans Seek Oil, Gas Field Data From Russia By Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Winnie Mandela Voted Into Party Committee From Times Wire Reports
Argentine Protesters Give Voice to Disgust From Reuters
U.S. Warns of Possible Terrorist Bombings From Times Wire Reports
Muslim Nationalist Named Prime Minister From Times Wire Reports
New Phase of War on Terror Moves to E. Africa By Mark Fineman, Times Staff Writer
EU Passes Fish Quotas to Prevent Extinction From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Plans Doubling of Its Forces in Gulf By Robin Wright and Greg Miller, Times Staff Writers
Militants in Gaza Fatally Shoot Rabbi By Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Venezuela's Military Stays Above the Fray By T. Christian Miller, Times Staff Writer
Incoming S. Korean Leader to Visit U.S. By Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
Pope Advances Mother Teresa Toward Sainthood From Associated Press
BUSINESS
A Better Fit for Online Fashions By David Colker, Times Staff Writer
DVD Pioneer Quits Warner Home Video By James Bates, Times Staff Writer
Grubman May Agree to Fine of $15 Million By James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Brokerages Will Need to Mend Many Fences By Josh Friedman and Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writers
SoCal Edison Prepares to Buy Electricity Once Again By Nancy Rivera Brooks, Times Staff Writer
Bargain Hunters Help Lift Beaten-Down Stocks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Game Maker Midway Said to Be for Sale By Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
2 Parks in Southland See Rise in Visitors By Karen Robinson-jacobs, Times Staff Writer
Exxon Says Court Reversed Award From Bloomberg News
Tenet Shares Fall 10% a Day After Raid By Ronald D. White
Prudential Financial Settles Price-Bias Suit From Reuters
Judge Keeps Most Enron Banks, Law Firm in Suit From Reuters
2 Former Exide Execs Sentenced for Scheme From Associated Press
Soros Fined $2.2 Million for Insider Trading From Associated Press
Investors Await Effects of Analyst Deal By Walter Hamilton and Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writers
SGI Settles Charges in Russian Lab Sale From Bloomberg News
Also
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
City's Care of Art Collection Criticized By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Avila's Trial Is Put Off Until 2004 By Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
Hints Overhead
City Council OKs Phasing Out Community Development Bank By Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times
How Safe Is the Surf?
Yearly Counting Ritual Brings Out the Birders By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
FDA Faults Red Cross' Handling of Blood Supply By Charles Ornstein and Megan Garvey, Times Staff Writers
1 Killed, 3 Critically Injured in Racing Crash From Times Staff Reports
Newport Harbor Boat Parade
Council Extends Deadline for Permit Fees From Times Staff Reports
City to Sell Vehicles Used in Solicitations From Times Staff Reports
Authorities Name Suspects in Police Chase From Times Staff Reports
Oak Tree Supporters Rally at County Hall From Times Staff Reports
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against MTA Busway From Times Staff Reports
Man Shot by Police Awarded $1.95 Million From Times Staff Reports
Suit Disputing Busway Report Is Dismissed By Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Blue Cross Leaving O.C.'s CalOptima By Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Colin Clark, 70; Wrote Monroe Book From Staff and Wire Reports
Cedars-Sinai to Challenge Union Vote By Charles Ornstein and Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writers
O.C. Keeps Plans for Special Election By Seema Mehta and Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writers
CRA Chief May Stay on Payroll By Patrick Mcgreevy, Times Staff Writer
Manhattan Beach Officer Not Guilty of Assault By Steve Berry, Times Staff Writer
A Cold Trail Ends at the Coroner's Office By Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
Coalition Sues Over No-Fishing Zones By Massie Ritsch, Times Staff Writer
James Hazeldine, 55; Actor Won Praise for 'Iceman' Role From Staff and Wire Reports
8th Suspect Is Arrested in Shooting at Party in 2000 From a Times Staff Writer
Former Angels Batgirl Faces Death as a Hero By Vivian Letran, Times Staff Writer
Bill Hunter, 82; Founder of World Hockey Assn. By Dennis Mclellan, Times Staff Writer
4 Robbers Ransack Oxnard Woman's Mobile Home From a Times Staff Writer
'Hiding Your Money' Author, L.A. Lawyer Indicted in IRS Case By Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Giovanni Intra, 34; Chinatown Artist By Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
LAPD's New Command Structure Adds Civilians, Spreads Authority By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Mother of 'Dr. Laura' Found Dead By Jill Leovy and Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writers
Witness Denies Role in Luster Sex Film By Tracy Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Florence Mahoney, 103; Health-Care Activist Pushed Institute on Aging By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Charges Stand in Taped Beating By Kristina Sauerwein, Times Staff Writer
County Revises Market Loan By Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
Morning Canyon Beach Closed by Sewage Spill From Times Staff Reports
School District, Teachers Agree to 3% Raises From Times Staff Reports
One Holiday Shopper in Big Bear Experiences Unseasonable Confusion By Steve Harvey
Caught Up in the Ultimate Comeback Sport By Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Stretching the Oscar Envelope By Robert W. Welkos and Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writers
More Bad News for Planning Agency By Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Caught Between Dueling Policies By Henry Weinstein and Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Like Poor Nations Spiritually, Poll Finds From Times Wire Reports
Descendant of Chinese Royalty Named Bishop From Times Wire Reports
Anglican Groups Urge Focus on Sexual Policies From Times Wire Reports
A Historic Holiday Moment for L.A. By Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Clearing Canyon by Truck Is Urged By Cara Mia Dimassa, Times Staff Writer
Suit Forces CalPERS to Issue Investment Results From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mormons Give $25,000 to L.A. Catholic Charities Program
'70s SLA Fugitive Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Charges By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Deficit Brings Another Cut in State Bond Rating From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Schools Boost Anti-Crime Efforts By Erika Hayasaki and David Pierson, Times Staff Writers
Court Weighs Barring Judges From Scouting By Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Lewis B. Smedes, 81; Theology Professor Studied Forgiveness By Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Ezra Solomon, 82; Nixon Aide, Economics Expert By Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Winter White
Roof in a Fix, Tenants Get Rained Out By Daniel Hernandez and Carla Rivera, Times Staff Writers
Protesters Petition Antonovich to Stop Removal of Old Oak By Michael Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Injured Infant's Family Seeks Payment By Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Man Killed by Trash Truck While Crossing the Street By Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
Former San Joaquin County Supervisor Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges From Associated Press
Ousted Fairground Chief Gets $24,000 By Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Community Raises Over $5,000 for Child's Funeral By Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Mudslide Briefly Closes 101 Freeway By Holly J. Wolcott and Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writers
NATIONAL
Estimates Are Submitted In Church Abuse Suits From Associated Press
Man Gets 30 Years Over E-Mail Child-Porn Ring From Times Wire Reports
Some Damage Control Work Remains for GOP By Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Drug Law Misguided, Supreme Court Rules From Times Wire Reports
Columbia Will Pay Millions in Medicaid Suit From Times Wire Reports
Teenager Arrested in Taped Attack in Park From Times Wire Reports
2 Air Force Training Jets Collide; No One Injured From Times Wire Reports
Illness on Navy Ships Not Linked to Norwalk From Times Wire Reports
Cameras to Monitor Washington Demonstrations From Associated Press
Lawmaker Says He Felt 'Segregationist' From Associated Press
Consensus Builder to Take the Helm By Edwin Chen and Doyle Mcmanus, Times Staff Writers
Proposed Internet Monitoring Center Worries Industry From Associated Press
Perils of Foot-in-Mouth Disease By Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Lott Resigns His Post as Senate GOP Leader By Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
It's All in the Family in Alaska Politics By Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Astronaut Set to Take All of Israel Into Space With Him By John-thor Dahlburg and Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writers
N.J. Governor Has a Rough First Year From Associated Press
A Different Take on the Job in 1994 From a Times Staff Writer
Home for the Holidays
Lott Still Popular Back Home By Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Risen From White Poverty, Lott Undone by White Politics By Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Lott's Fall Is Signaling a Shift From Old South to New Breed By Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Tribe Dealt Legal Setback on Whaling From Associated Press
SCIENCE
Molecular Switches Top Science Story From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Galileo's Recorder Back Working Near Jupiter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Chance to Have Your Name on Mars From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ice-Monitoring Satellite Launch Is Delayed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hubble Spies Galaxy's Birth From Reuters
Apology in a Stem Cell Feud From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Moon of Saturn May Get Rain By Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Time for Odom to Blossom By J.A. Adande
Fullmer Becomes Free Agent By Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Mets Continue Upgrade With Floyd From Times Wire Services
Leiweke Planning to Put Up a Fight By Steve Springer
Today By Paul Mcleod; Mike Bresnahan; Mike Terry
Jackson, Oregon Are Good Across Board From Associated Press
Clippers Run Out of Options By Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Fans Want Price Gone for Rose Bowl From Times Wire Services
Brand Also Won't Play Tonight By Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
They Don't Believe Rose Is Worth the Gamble By Shav Glick
McGriff Becomes Dodgers' First Choice By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sawyer Out for Sunday By Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Lynwood Girls Upset in Nike Tournament By Eric Sondheimer, From Staff Reports
Weak Field Makes This Pick Difficult By Bill Christine, Times Staff Writer
Resilient Poe Takes Setbacks in Stride By John Ortega, Times Staff Writer
Suspended Pincay Heads East By Bob Mieszerski
O'Neal Is Speaking Again By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Last Drop Isn't Good By Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Murray Shines Light on Flaws By Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Is Dorrell Best Choice or Simply Cheapest?
Rose Is Seeking Hall Truth, Nothing But
Carson Palmer Goes to Head of Class
Clippers Could Use Change for a Quarter
Zen Dude Should Appreciate This
Whole Lotta Lav
It's a Little Early for Dodger Optimism
Cut Their Losses
Career Comes to End for A Ransom By Bob Mieszerski
Trail Blazers Win in Fight at Finish From Associated Press
Silver Linings Just Keep Turning Into Fool's Gold By Mark Heisler
It's a Signing of the Times for Payroll-Sensitive Evans By Ross Newhan
Oracle Holds On, Increases Lead From Wire Reports
Rating The Games By Jim Barrero
Even He's Ravin' About Billick By Sam Farmer
New Rule to Promote Coaching Diversity From Times Wire Services
Blues Take Their Shots, but Only Manage a Tie From Associated Press
The Times' Rankings
Anschutz Increases MLS Grip By Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Pepperdine Falls to Utah, 77-61 By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Staff, Recruiting First for Dorrell By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Effortless Won't Cut It for Bruins By Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Ross Is Leading Trojans' Charge By Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Trojans Get Feet Wet in Practice By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Hutchinson Is Getting His Shot By Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
Williams' Daughter Drops Objections to Cryonic Storage From Associated Press
Connecticut Routs Waves From Associated Press
Zone Isn't Forbidden, and Can Be Dangerous By Lonnie White
NEWS
Santa Claus Is a Lie We Can Safely Tell Our Kids By Vickie Oddino, Vickie Oddino teaches English at Mission College in Sylmar.
Undocumented Student Aid By Theodore R. Mitchell, Theodore R. Mitchell is president of Occidental College.
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