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What happened on October 20, 2002
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Trying to Understand Eddie's Life -- and Death Tim Reiterman, Jessica Garrison and Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writers
Man Seeks Court's Protection After Judge's Threat Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Mystery of Missing Starlet Was Never Solved Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
15% Identify as Gay or 'on Homosexual Side' Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Mehli Mehta, 94; Youth Symphony Conductor Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Hospital Investigated After Sexual Assaults Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim Is L.A.? Geographically, Giants' Baker Is Way Off Base Dana Parsons
Passings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Registration Deadline Nears to Vote on Nov. 5 From Times Staff Reports
Most Priests Say Bishops Mishandled Abuse Issue Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Simon and Davis Rally the Troops Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Big City Stretches a Small Council Nita Lelyveld, Times Staff Writer
Walden P. Boyle, 94; Founder of UCLA Theater Department From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hot Home Sales Cool Slightly in September Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Cheap Seats, Almost Inside the Stadium Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
In Search of 'Last Word' on Breakup Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Carpool Lanes Busiest in the State From Times Staff Reports
Hall Takes Over as Chief of Police From Times Staff Reports
Ronald A. Malt, 70; Led First Surgeons to Reattach a Human Limb From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Campaign Calendar
Officers Subdue Man After Domestic Dispute From Times Staff Reports
Spitzer's War Chest Buys Him Early Clout Jean O. Pasco, Times Staff Writer
Dump, Blight Top District Issues Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writer
How the National Survey Was Taken
Migrants' Lives as Seen Through Camera Lens Sandra Murillo, Times Staff Writer
Group Attempts to Increase Minority Voting Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Girl Scouts Aims to Update Image Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Sept. 11 Victims Associated Press
Giants Outlast Angels in a Game of Firsts Geoffrey Mohan and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
Ocean Search for 4 Downed Navy Aviators Is Called Off Anthony McCartney, Special to The Times
Search for Rapist of Girl, 14, Continues Wendy Thermos, Times Staff Writer
Woman Held, Accused of Aiding Husband's Suicide Vivian LeTran, Times Staff Writer
Sailor Lost at Sea Finds a New Life David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
3 Gang Members Arrested in Stabbing From Times Staff Reports
Register by Monday to Vote in Nov. 5 Election
Mother Defends Daughter Suspected in Biting Death From Associated Press
Oceanside Reins In Plans for Ethnic Rodeo Beth Silver, Special to The Times
Allen Walker Read, 96; Word Scholar Traced Origin of 'OK' Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
Eileen Southern, 82; Taught African American Music From Times Wire Reports
Hospital Cuts Hit the Poor Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Friends Salute Surfer Killed in Bali Vivian LeTran, Times Staff Writer
Victims Get Aid From Lawyers in Training Jose Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Eggers' trail of broken hearts Shawn Hubler, Times Staff Writer
Deep in the heart of Arlen, Texas Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
'The 1900 House' didn't go far enough Jonathan Taylor, Times Staff Writer
Windows on modernism Hugh Hart, Special to The Times
Chanel catches the wave Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer
Hoping to bowl them over
When advice is a valuable currency Mike Boehm
Song finds a home, sweet home Randy Lewis
Staying tuned in Robert Hilburn
At home and at peace Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
California series will be played on New York time DAVID SHAW
Cathedral critic to be feted there Diane Haithman
Psst, want to buy a Kahlo? Suzanne Muchnic
Playboy's player Reed Johnson
Few Southern comforts David Gritten, Special to The Times
Taper personnel now hear with their eyes Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
Fans still idolize the declining single Randy Lewis; Steve Hochman
Afterall, it's an art magazine Scott Timberg
For Campbell Scott, no more Mr. Nice Guy John Clark, Special to The Times
For dancers with two left feet ANN CONWAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the visions are coming from
One thing's for sure: no Elton Mark Swed
The footnotes to Miramax's literary adaptations
He's still working at being king of the movie hill Paul Brownfield
What are you watching? Dana Calvo
Simon says 'Alagazam' to Gang Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Culture being thrown out with the security bathwater REED JOHNSON
One Child's destiny: an adept solo fling Natalie Nichols; Randy Lewis; Steve Hochman; Soren Baker; Don Heckman; Agustin Gurza
The chat out back Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
When classics move in new directions Lewis Segal, Times Staff Writer
The batons are being passed; now what? Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
As the conductors turn
Finding the soul of a horse Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
It's not the most exacting science Vincent H. Resh, Special to The Times
When Doris met Doris Brian Lowry, Times Staff Writer
'Raymond,' thankfully, moved to Mondays Brian Lowry
Head over heels Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Where did the challenge go? Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
The drama of listening David Rambo, Special to The Times
From her novel a movie blossoms Renee Tawa, Times Staff Writer
Old Times, new Times
A grad dreams of Hollywood and a day job he can quit Alex Berger, Special to The Times
Johnny Cash (2002): At home and at peace Robert Hilburn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Opals Fire the Passion of Small Idaho Town Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Writer
Forgotten Italian May Be Phone's Inventor Frances D'emilio, Associated Press Writer
EPA Evaluating Pollution on Columbia River Linda Ashton, Associated Press Writer
Swiss Army Adapts to Changing Times Clare Nullis, Associated Press Writer
Sweet Return From Syrup May Be Heading North Jeff Donn, Associated Press Writer
When a Small Screen Was the Biggest Thing Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Multiethnic Island Seems at Odds Over Its Identity Regan Morris, Associated Press Writer
Deaths From Fires Skyrocketing in Russia Sarah Karush, Associated Press Writer
Mercury Levels in Seafood Questioned Sharon L. Crenson and Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writers
3 Die, 23 Hurt as a Bomb Damages Philippine Bus From Times Wire Services
Suburbia Marches on Civil War Battlefield Ellen Gamerman, The Baltimore Sun
Puppet Master Pulls Strings to Keep Craft Alive Helen Luk, Associated Press Writer
Answer to Heavy Backpacks: E-books Martha Irvine, Associated Press Writer
Uganda's Child Soldiers Find Respite Andrew England, Associated Press Writer
Chi Kung Practitioners Call It a Healing Art Jaymes Song, Associated Press Writer
Young 'Carveboarders' Head for the Hills for Their Thrills Martha Irvine, Associated Press Writer
Magic Isn't Just About Tricks, Professor Says; It's About Life Bill Bergstrom, Associated Press Writer
Divorce Court Offers a Peek at Companies' Dirty Laundry Rachel Beck, Associated Press Writer
Microbes That Fed on Oil Carved Carlsbad Caverns, Scientists Say Richard Benke, Associated Press Writer
TRAVEL
Angelic oasis, cool walks in the Valley's Devils Canyon John McKinney, Special to The Times
Island crime problems point to trouble in paradise Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
Travel Log Jane Engle
Caribbean rates fall after turkey day Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Mouthwatering Thai memories
Beware moose, tigers and bears
Even the hardheaded need ski helmets Eileen Ogintz, Special to The Times
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
With test rooms, inn at LAX asks guests to snore and tell Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Savoring a fine old port Peter Wortsman, Special to The Times
A divine design or a pretentious box? Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
An Amazon for adventurers Shirley Skeel, Special to The Times
Unlocking the charm of Gulf's Cedar Key Michal Strutin, Special to The Times
Panama Canal trip squeezes in a variety of tropical ports Harry Basch, Special to The Times
In Oxnard, near-bliss at a beach resort Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Vaccines as a First Line of Defense Wendy Orent, Wendy Orent writes frequently on infectious disease and is writing a book about plague.
Some Alternative Uses for Former Farmland
You're Much More Likely to Lose Your Head Than Your Life JOHN BALZAR
Angel Fans Aren't as Heavenly as Their Team
Ultraconservative GOPs Foiled Governor's Race
Group's Report Card on Infrastructure Is Suspect
Voting the Right Way on Voter Registration
Encouragement for Teen Who Met Intolerance
Painful Dose of Reality for Patients Paul B. Ginsburg
Bond Measure Would Help Centralia Schools
Adams Should Be Evaluated
Managing Growth in a Responsible Way
Arguments in Favor of, Against Proposition 51
Ballot Recommendations
Political Fair Play
Lawmakers Hand Reins to the Voters Bill Boyarsky, Bill Boyarsky, a former city editor and columnist for The Times, is senior consultant for the Center for Governmental Studies and teaches journalism at USC's Annenberg School for Communication.
The World Series of Water Rights
Churches as Neighbors
Light Poles and Potholes Matter in Secession Vote
Winning Hearts and Minds of the Europeans Seth Gitell, Seth Gitell is the political writer of the Boston Phoenix.
Third-Party Candidates
San Onofre Emergency Zone Is Full, Thank You
Lecturers' Ill Treatment Hurts Students Too
County Campaign Laws Need Update Shirley Grindle, Shirley Grindle is a longtime community activist.
Brazil Should Look Twice at Privatization
Fighting Words on Congress' War Debate Frank del Olmo
Bush's Oil Plan Pours $3 Billion Down a Deep Hole Ronald E. Minsk
Judicial Candidate's Background Is Relevant
Think Globally, Act Tribally Sandra Mackey, Sandra Mackey is the author of "The Reckoning: Iraq and the Legacy of Saddam Hussein."
Modern County's Glimpses of Farmland Bring It Back to Earth Nick Spain, Santa Ana resident Nick Spain has been an archeologist in Southern California for 30 years.
Perle's Privileged View of War and Its Effects
Preventive Attacks Fail Test of History Robert Dallek and Robert Jervis, Robert Dallek is a presidential historian at Boston University. Robert Jervis is Adlai E. Stevenson professor of international politics at Columbia University.
El Morro Should Go Public
Fitting Sports Into a Whole
Research Shows That Bilingual Ed Does Work
Amber Alerts
Musharraf's Win, Pakistan's Loss Paula R. Newberg, Paula R. Newberg is the author of "Judging the State: Courts and Constitutional Politics in Pakistan."
A Media Mouse That Roared Jill Stewart, Jill Stewart is a former columnist for New Times Los Angeles.
California's Blue-Collar Blues David Friedman, David Friedman, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
MAGAZINE
Full-Tilt Frenzy Forever MICHAEL T. JARVIS
A Day in the Life of a 'Real' Home Office User
Zestfully Yours MARTIN BOOE, Martin Booe last wrote for the magazine for the annual restaurant issue.
In Defense of Copyright Protection
The Better Part of Valor Peter McQuaid, Peter McQuaid last wrote for the magazine about casual Friday fashion.
Burn It to Save It Wade Graham, Wade Graham last wrote for the magazine about artist James Turrell's Roden Crater project.
Style With a One-of-a-Kind Whimsy MICHAEL T. JARVIS
In Defense of an Urban Survivor Deanne Stillman last wrote for the magazine about researching her book "Twentynine Palms: A True Story of Murder, Marines in the Mojave" (William Morrow), a Los Angeles Times selection as one of the top nonfiction books for 2001.
Can The Pta Get A Passing Grade? MOLLY SELVIN & GAIL ZELLMAN, Molly Selvin is an editorial writer at The Times whose last article for the magazine was an essay about her mother and growing older. Gail Zellman is a senior researcher at Rand Corp. and a clinical psychologist.
A View From the Hills Raphael Simon, Raphael Simon, a screenwriter, lives in Silver Lake.
Searching for Sandy Koufax JOSH KARP
Passion That Speaks Volumes JENNIFER MENA
Stuart Spencer Has A Few Zingers Left Mark Z. Barabak, Mark Z. Barabak is a Times staff writer who covers politics. He last wrote for the magazine about Arnold Schwarzenegger's political aspirations.
NATIONAL
Jury Acquits Ex-York, Pa., Mayor in '69 Killing of Black Woman From Associated Press
Parents Resolve Nasty Custody Fight From Associated Press
Movement Would Thrust Greatness on Lake St. Clair Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Labor Dept. to Implement 401(k) Protection, Bush Says From Associated Press
Probation Office Failed to Contact Arson Suspect From Times Wire Reports
Mother in Taped Beating Faces Theft Charge From Times Wire Reports
Impromptu Debate in New Jersey From Associated Press
Campus Police Find Drug Lab at SMU From Times Wire Reports
Trailer Fire Kills 6 Kids; No Adults Were at Home From Times Wire Reports
Study Finds a Graying of the American Electorate From the Washington Post
A Congress of Milestones Exits Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Cumberland Gap Restores a Path to the Past From Reuters
Legislative Legacy of the 107th Congress
Culture Collision Brews in Maine Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
New Bishop for Scandal-Hit Diocese From Associated Press
GOP Is Losing Its Grip on Illinois Governor's Mansion Eric Slater, Times Staff Writer
2 Members of Illinois Death Row Clemency Board Being Reassigned From Associated Press
Distance Offers Sniper Safe Haven Stephen Braun, Times Staff Writer
Sniper Task Force Rolls on Shooting Stephen Braun and David Willman, Times Staff Writers
REAL ESTATE
Access Davis-Stirling Act on Web Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Home prices hit peak last month in Southland From Times staff and wire reports
Land, pool and a view are what many home shoppers seek...
No more home work with a brand-new start Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The Times
Study finds cities are decentralizing From Times staff and wire reports
Hot Property Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Don't saddle tenant with showings From Project Sentinel
Average rent up 4.6%, to $1,167 From Times staff and wire reports
Toluca Lake, where the stars meet the water Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Housing designed for the disabled will open
Hottest anti-termite weapon Morris Carey and James Carey Associated Press, Associated Press
BOOKS
The Gipper's long run to end communism Jacob Heilbrunn, Jacob Heilbrunn is an editorial writer for The Times.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Bestsellers
Dripping in blood, history and horticulture Eugen Weber, Eugen Weber is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Bestsellers
A tribute to his 'sad and frenetic light' Lesley Chamberlain, Lesley Chamberlain is the author of "Nietzsche in Turin" and "The Secret Artist: A Close Reading of Sigmund Freud."
Campus rebels with a cause Jonathan Kirsch, Jonathan Kirsch, a contributing writer to Book Review, is the author of, most recently, "The Woman Who Laughed at God: The Untold History of the Jewish People."
Their lives, her camera, full of passion Linda Gordon, Linda Gordon is writing a biography of Dorothea Lange. Her most recent book is "The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction." She teaches history at NYU.
When David was Goliath Peter Collier, Peter Collier is the author, with David Horowitz, of "The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty."
Radical thought: The scientific sun rose in the East Margaret Wertheim, Margaret Wertheim is the author of "The Pearly Gates of Cyberspace: A History of Space From Dante to the Internet."
The tough guy at the typewriter still sizzles Tom Nolan, Tom Nolan is the author of "Ross Macdonald: A Biography" and the editor of "Strangers in Town: Three Newly Discovered Mysteries by Ross Macdonald."
From 'Farewell, My Lovely'
BUSINESS
Week in Review
Disney Club Closure Alienates Guests
Wariness Over Blue Cross' Rating System
Kids Are Being Taught by Game Executives
Far-Off Terrorism Cuts Close to Home James Flanigan
Union Monopolies Can Hurt Economy
PacifiCare's New HMO Limits Pediatric Care
Xbox Elicits Holiday Ho-Hums Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
Take a Hard Look at Situation Before Turning to Bankruptcy Liz Pulliam Weston, Special to The Times
People's Republic of Products Evelyn Iritani and Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writers
Marketing Costs Scale the Heights Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
The Fallout From Chinese Imports Marla Dickerson and Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writers
Southland Defense Companies Homing In on Laser Weapons Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
French Troops Shore Up Cease-Fire Positions From Times Wire Reports
Israelis Scuffle Over Settlement Dismantling From Times Wire Services
Mayor and 2 Council Members Assassinated From Times Wire Reports
Protesters Allege ETA Intimidation From Times Wire Reports
Irish Voting Again on Expansion of EU From Times Wire Reports
Manila Tightens Security After Blast From Associated Press
Car Bomb Injures 7 at Moscow McDonald's From Times Wire Reports
Divide Widens for Hamburg's Muslims Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Indonesia Arrests Cleric in Bombings Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer
A Week Later, Balinese Gather to Pay Homage to Bombing Victims Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Fighting Hard-Liners on Their Own Ground Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Rebels Take Back Town in Congo From Reuters
Military Is Easing Its War on Drugs Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Works to Pressure North Korea Over Arms Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Beautiful Mind Meets Match as Computer Ties Chess Champ Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
DiMarco Shoots a 69 to Keep Two-Stroke Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
There's No Defense for Ignoring Lalas GRAHAME L. JONES
Kahne Wins at Irwindale Tony Solorzano
Momentum Will Sit Out Cup Classic Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Another Shot for Galaxy Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Star Tour Keeps Its Act on Road Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Giant Postseason History
Magowan Stays Noncommittal About Baker Jason Reid and HELENE ELLIOTT
Join the Club
A Wasted Evening Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Team's Loss Dwarfs Glaus' Personal Success Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Cheap Skates of the NHL Paul Grant, Sporting News
Georgia Finally Finds Offense From Associated Press
Too Much Monkey Business for Him Mal Florence
Notre Dame Gets Its Offense Rolling Associated Press
Wang, Miller May Pair on Pick and Roll Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Play-Action's Thing for USC Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Quotebook
Piniella Begins Talks With the Devil Rays From Associated Press
Play-Action's Thing for USC Chris Dufresne
Bonds Delivers Message With a Sweet Swing Bill Plaschke
Giant Relievers Use Familiar Formula J.A. Adande
UCLA Is Out of Its Depth Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Dolphins Consider Signing Cris Carter Sam Farmer
More Power to Giants Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Coach Doesn't Fret Giguere's Wild Play Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Kings Find Room for a Tie Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Rating The Games Jim Barrero
Bruins' Costly Mistakes Steve Henson ;Thomas Bonk
Legacy of Simonsons Alive at Arroyo Grande ERIC SONDHEIMER
Snow Slipped in Angels' Eyes, but Delivers Ross Newhan
Haddan Wins County Title in Record Time John Ortega;Dan Arritt;Lauren Peterson;Eric Sondheimer
All He Had to Do Was Follow the Bouncing Ball T.J. Simers
Johnson Is Rooting for Angels in Series Lonnie White
Ego Not Endangered in S.F. MIKE PENNER
Scrutiny of Ward Increases Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Oklahoma Looks Second to None in a 49-3 Victory From Associated Press
Arizona Is No Trouble for Stanford From Associated Press
Lido Palace Is a Short Price BOB MIESZERSKI
Flyers' Esche Makes Big Impact in Victory From Associated Press
Sanders Is Giants' Gain Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Buckeyes Have the Magic Touch From Associated Press
They Can Still Win It for the Cowboy DEAN CHANCE
Another Grand Season for Cobourne Robyn Norwood
Pinned Stripes Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
A Reason to Smile From Associated Press
Horses of a Different Color BOB MIESZERSKI
She Must Not Have a Series on Network
Tonight's Game Bill Shaikin
The Angels Will Give an Inch but Take a Mile Diane Pucin
Playing Under the Radar From Associated Press
He's Only No. 2 on Short List Bill Shaikin
La Verne-Redlands Game Suspended After Player's Injury From Staff Reports
Grootegoed Remembers How to Run Rob Fernas, Times Staff Writer
Play By Play
This Really Should Be a Disaster Film Sam Farmer
Solving This Problem Won't Be Snap Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Cowboy Justice David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Suggs Keeps Virginia Tech Undefeated From Associated Press
Prep Work Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Texas' Victory Done in Special Manner From Associated Press
Fox Broadcast Makes a Monkey of Itself Mike Penner
It's Official, This Is Getting Messy Jim Litke, Associated Press
Huggins Will Prowl Court His Own Way Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News
First-Place Iowa Pays Attention Just Long Enough to Defeat Indiana From Associated Press
Runnin' Smack With T-Mac Sean Deveney, Sporting News
Change Isn't a Perfect 6.0 From Associated Press
No Infield Shift Could Contain Bonds' Blast BILL SHAIKIN, LARRY STEWART and MIKE DIGIOVANNA, From Staff Reports
Finley Makes the Series, but Not as He Imagined MIKE DIGIOVANNA and HELENE ELLIOTT
They're Having Bear of Time Passing Ball Bob Oates, Special to the Times
There's No Solace for Solich Robyn Norwood
Arizona State's Upset of Oregon Is 'Huge' From Associated Press
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