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What happened on July 20, 2003
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
On a Hilltop in La Canada, His Home Is Truly His Castle Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Huntington Harbour Hazards Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
David Hampton, 39; Scam Artist Inspired Play, Film
Stamping Out Welfare Shame Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
One Family, Lots of Wheechairs Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Feds Poised to Close Desert Shantytown Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Dead Racehorse Revives Dying Town Rone Tempest, Times Staff Writer
California Pays Steep Prices for Wheelchairs Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
12 Eagles to Land in Channel Islands Park Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
Historical Society Offers Tours of Old Towne From Times Staff Reports
Davis Seeks to Rally His Base Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
2 Men Robbed in Nightclub Parking Lot From Times Staff Reports
Explosives Found in Man's Car, Deputies Say From Times Staff Reports
Man Guilty of Taking Corpses' Body Parts From Times Wire Reports
Police Probe Death of 3-Year-Old Girl From Times staff reports
Woman Dies as Crash Debris Crushes Trailer From Times staff reports
Surf City Hopes Filters Put a Stop to Beach Debris Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
Suspect Reportedly Seen at Victims' Home From Times Wire Reports
Firms With LAX Ties Aid Hahn Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Ventura County Budget Battle Heading for Court Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Farmers Sue to Block Santa Barbara County Oak Preservation Law William Overend, Times Staff Writer
Cuba Denies Jamming Satellite Broadcasts From Times staff reports
Rider Dies of Head Injuries After ATV Crash From Times Staff Reports
Students Soothe Cuts and Bruises, Slings and Arrows Jose Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
Man Sought in Slaying, Abductions Is Found From Times Wire Reports
17,100-Acre Wildfire Slows to a Crawl From a Times Staff Writer
Police Seek Identity of Woman Found Dead From Times staff reports
Azusa Park Evolves With Its Community Hector Becerra, Times Staff Writer
This Harbor Cries Foul Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Shrine to Priest Gets a Festive Dedication Allison Hoffman, Times Staff Writer
Former Autopsy Aide Held After Human Remains Found Monte Morin, Times Staff Writer
Seniors Aren't the Only Hazardous Drivers on the Road Steve Lopez
Farmers Market Reopens and Emotions Overflow Stephanie Chavez, Martha Groves and Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writers
Lots of Happy Feet at Soccer Expo Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
An End to His Life, Not His Message William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Lawyers Hope DNA Testing Clears Convict H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
From Great Outdoors Into the ER Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Ventilator Rentals Cost Government a Bundle Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Blind Imperial Arrogance Edward Said
Plan May Be Another Strikeout For Fairness Robert Gottlieb, Robert Gottlieb is co-author of the forthcoming "The Next Los Angeles: The Struggle for a Livable City." The Norris Poulson interview is described in his first book, written with Irene Wolt, "Thinking Big: The Story of the Los Angeles Times, Its Publishers, and their Influence on Southern California."
And Again. And Again.
Deferred Hope for Dementia Sufferers Karin Klein, Karin Klein is an editorial writer for The Times.
Proper Medical Training Isn't Brain Surgery Darshak Sanghavi
Forced Sterilization
Reagan Aircraft Carrier
A Blurred Vision Abbas Milani, Larry Diamond and Michael McFaul, Abbas Milani, Larry Diamond and Michael McFaul are fellows at Stanford's Hoover Institution.
In Century-Old Misadventure, a Caution for U.S. Frank Gibney, Frank Gibney, professor of politics at Pomona College, is president of the Pacific Basin Institute. He is the author of "The Pacific Century," "Five Gentlemen of Japan" and other books on Asia.
Dream Won't Be Grounded
Yes, Beg Allies for Iraq Help
Finally, the Democrats Refocus on Latinos Frank del Olmo
Fix Conditions That Led to Market Tragedy
Let's Go After Those Who Went After Baglin
MTA Should Offer Riders a 'Magic Carpet'
Of Troops -- and the Truth Dan Smith, Dan Smith, a retired U.S. Army colonel, is a military affairs analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus and a senior fellow on military affairs at the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
Swap Meet Operator Has Proved It Belongs Here
Census Bureau's Latino Quandary Anthony E. Chavez, Anthony E. Chavez was a member of the Census Advisory Committee on the Hispanic Population, 1994-2002.
Bush Is Responsible for His Words
Being Offensive Is No Crime
Cal State Fullerton Has Failed Tucker Refuge
Asking for God's Help With the High Court
Can Newport Beach Handle the Truth?
Help Schizophrenics Lead Secure, Productive Lives Carla Jacobs
Santa Ana's Dual-Immersion Classes Draw Praise, Skepticism
Big Food's Aisles of Excess Greg Critser, Greg Critser is author of "Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World."
No More Boom-Bust Blues Susanne Trimbath, Susanne Trimbath is a senior research economist at the Milken Institute. Her most recent study is "A New Kind of Gold? Investment in Housing in Times of Economic Uncertainty."
NATIONAL
4 Teens Are Found Shot Dead in Houston Suburb From Times Wire Services
Dallas Doctor Under Scrutiny in Patients' Deaths Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Danny Is Downgraded to Tropical Storm From Times Wire Services
N.M. Democrats OK Switch From Primary to Caucus From Associated Press
Arab American Agent Says FBI Discriminated From Times Wire Services
Anthrax Case Is a Lure to Persons of Interest Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Texas Trip Boosts Bush and His Campaign Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer
Van Flips Over, Ejecting 16 People and Killing 2 Boys From Associated Press
Gore Election Lawyer Faces Ethics Accusations From Times Wire Services
Stranded Pilot Whales to Be Freed Within Weeks From Times Wire Services
Colorado Plane Crash Kills Three From Associated Press
New York Landmark Turns 150 Elizabeth Jensen, Times Staff Writer
24 Episcopal Bishops Break With Diocese Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Montana Wildfires Spread From Associated Press
Dozens Hurt in New York Subway Fire From Associated Press
Pieces of Camelot Sold at Auction From Reuters
U.S. Must Hold Funds for Ex-POWs From Associated Press
Carol Moseley Braun Eric Slater, Times Staff Writer
Poisonings Rein In Portland Dogs From Associated Press
Goats Are West's Latest Weed Whackers David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Criticism of War Seen as Risk for Democrats Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
A Fitting Farewell for Salsa's Queen Anna M. Virtue, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Double identity David L. Ulin, Special to The Times
"The Legendary Joao Gilberto" (Capitol/World Pacific...
Booking review Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Giving the music biz its fifth once-over Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Monet caught in U.S.-France tussle Suzanne Muchnic
Going 'puff'
Star who shares
Busting borders
Life of myth and music Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Hungry like wolves Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Celebrating the family
Soldiering on John Horn
They're reunited but quite unexcited Richard Cromelin; Randy Lewis; Natalie Nichols; Agustin Gurza; Steve Hochman
Keeping their focus under fire Michael Goldman, Special to The Times
A rest for dancing feet Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
London, through a mind darkly Rand Richards Cooper, Special to The Times
His success is no mystery Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
Bit by bit, his star-studded client list is growing Carolyn Patricia Scott
Funds for the arts
Taking a musical career risk into thin air Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
The tastemakers Mary Mcnamara, Times Staff Writer
A Muslim 'Re-mix' of comedy Don Shirley
She said, he said
Bebop precursor
Dalai Lama to speak at concert Chris Pasles
The Economist takes the high road to global success DAVID SHAW
Recipe for trouble? Lewis Beale, Special to The Times
Understudy issue
Blame it on the bossa nova Don Heckman, Special to The Times
'Dirty Blonde' goes West Irene Lacher, Special to The Times
Shake it up baby, now Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Keeping their focus under fire Michael Goldman
Making parks work so people can relax Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Venice history by way of Africa Christopher Miles, Special to The Times
REAL ESTATE
A crowning glory of the coast June Casagrande, Special to The Times
Where Batman kicked back Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Actress will grace the Westside Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Home prices harder to afford Times wire reports
Beware when board-speak replaces English Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Be sure to read this before you renovate Robert J. Bruss, Special to The Times
'Harry Potter's' muggle abode now on auction block Times wire reports
Second-home purchases slipping Times wire reports
'Holidays' may preempt when the rent is due From Project Sentinel
Down with the old and up with the huge Michelle Hofmann, Special to The Times
Airport noise raises hackles
Water damage costs growing Times wire reports
WORLD
Baghdad's Zoo Is Open Once More From Reuters
Seoul Says N. Korea Has Deployed More Missiles From Times Wire Services
Africans Arrive for Talks with Coup Leaders From Times Wire Reports
U.S. to Enlist Iraqis in a Civil Defense Force From the Washington Post
Cabinet Meeting Called Off After Rebels Balk From Times Wire Reports
Palestinian Militants Attack Official in West Bank City Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Cuba Finds Crackdown on Dissent Has a Price Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Authorities Crack Down on Basque Separatists From Times Wire Reports
President Steps Up Anti-Drug Campaign From Times Wire Reports
Volcanic Ash Darkens Skies, Streets of Capital From Times Wire Reports
Official Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Iraq John Hendren and David Zucchino, Times Staff Writers
Scientist's Death Called a Suicide Janet Stobart and Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writers
Outside Baghdad, Oases of Calm Terry McDermott, Times Staff Writer
China Still Stands By Leader of Hong Kong From Associated Press
Rebel Forces Return to Liberian Capital Ann M. Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Italian Says She Gave Iraq Papers to U.S. From Associated Press
Outside Baghdad, Oases of Calm Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Bootleggers Raise Stakes in China's Piracy Fight Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Money, Politics and the Undoing of Stan Lee Media Michael Cieply and James Bates, Times Staff Writers
For Bond Owners, Worries Add Up Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
TOP STORIES -- July 14-19 From Times Staff
Firms' Expansion Is Outside the U.S.
Conflicts of Interest in Corporate Donations
Ethanol Could Help State Gas Supply Problems
Fat Government Payroll Drains State's Resources
Jobs Migrating Overseas, but It's a Two-Way Street James Flanigan
Growing Dissatisfaction With Mercedes Products
Lump Sum Windfall May End Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
It's a Double Loss for Tigers' Cornejo From Associated Press
Faldo Hears Cheers Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
World Championships Will Keep Phelps Busy Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Lowell Is Close to Playing Again From Associated Press
Astros Play Long Ball to Beat Reds From Associated Press
Johnson Goes Dutch for Another Challenge Toby Sterling, Associated Press
Sparks Tonight Chris Snow
Sele Doesn't Plan to Hold Back Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
A Star May Be Bjorn Today Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Wizards and Meola Stop the Crew, 1-0 From Associated Press
Once Again, Giants Get Past Rockies, 5-3 From Associated Press
Galaxy Today Paul Gutierrez
Angels Find This Series Is for the Birds Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Donovan a One-Man Show From Associated Press
Some Outfield Defense Needs to Be Sacrificed Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Charge Added Against Payton From Times Wire Services
'Red Could Liven Up Sunset BOB MIESZERSKI
Tracy Shouldn't Waste This Senior Leadership Bill Plaschke
Competitive Event Is All About Lip Service Rob Fernas
Mallon Finishes Fast to Tie for Lead From Associated Press
Summer School Chris Snow, Times Staff Writer
Runahalf Will Try to Go Distance Tonight BOB MIESZERSKI
Bonds' Words Say Plenty Ross Newhan
Chance at Major Victory Not in the Cards for Roe Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Clippers Retain Brand, Pursue Arenas Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Will This Star Burn Brightly or Fade Out? Helene Elliott
Shaughnessy, Rubin Give U.S. 2-0 Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
Like the Genuine Item, It Just Won't Shut Up T.J. Simers
Brown Back, but Offense Is Still Disabled Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
So Many Questions J.A. Adande
Burrell Goes Bust After Huge Deal AROUND THE HORN
Twins Make It a Hat Trick From Associated Press
Perfect Moon Is Stellar Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Whaley Is Trying to Make Most of Moment Donna Tommelleo, Associated Press
Armstrong's Lead Almost Evaporates Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Scioscia Had Blueprint for New All-Star Era Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
Ronaldinho Signs With Barcelona From Associated Press
Pippen Back With the Bulls From Associated Press
Grady's Passing Lifts Public to Shrine Win Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Fedorov's New Wings Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Lessing Pulls Away in Run Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
At peace with one self D.J. Waldie, D.J. Waldie is the author of "Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir."
Bestsellers
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Fisherman's Morning Hahm Dong-seon
Bestsellers
Untitled Ronald Johnson
Even clairvoyants struggle to see the human truths Merle Rubin, Merle Rubin is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Theft, murder, free enterprise Eugen Weber, Eugen Weber is a contributing writer to Book Review.
Inside the tortured mind of a modern art revolutionary Arthur C. Danto, Arthur C. Danto, emeritus Johnsonian professor of philosophy at Columbia University, is art critic for the Nation and author of numerous works, including "Encounters and Reflections: Art in the Historical Present," a collection of art criticism that won the 1990 National Book Critics Circle Prize for Criticism.
Looking back at puerile poetry and other sorrows Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin is a member of the National Book Critics Circle.
Songs rising from a well of pain Greil Marcus, Greil Marcus is the author of "The Old, Weird America: The World of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes."
Awash in the digital typhoon Jackie Bennion, Jackie Bennion is a producer for PBS online and a former assistant managing editor at Wired.
Birds Mario Benedetti
How New York's stock went up Steve Fraser, Steve Fraser, the 2003 Anschutz distinguished teaching fellow at Princeton University, is writing a book on the cultural history of Wall Street.
The devil, the reality and Stagolee David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is the editor of "Another City: Writing From Los Angeles" and "Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology."
Down the rabbit hole Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
Measuring an intellect as limitless as the universe Timothy Ferris, Timothy Ferris is the author, most recently, of "Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering the Wonders of the Universe," which won the 2003 PEN USA West award for research nonfiction.
The weariness, the fever and the fret in New York City Gavin Lambert, Gavin Lambert is the author of many books, including "The Slide Area," "On Cukor" and a forthcoming biography of Natalie Wood.
NEWS
'Boggers' Turning Off-Roaders' Names to Mud Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Writer
Insurgents Threaten to Overrun Capital Alexandra Zavis, Associated Press Writer
In Japan, Fujimori Covets Post in Peru Natalie Obiko Pearson, Associated Press Writer
Japan to Plumb Depths for Energy Hans Greimel, Associated Press Writer
Leguizamo Climbs Into Ring of Opportunity Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Celibacy and the Catholic Church From Associated Press
Home Sweet Home Can Sour With Homeowners' Conflicts Jim Wasserman, Associated Press Writer
A Way of Life Submerged Under a Dam Joseph B. Frazier, Associated Press Writer
Croc Tamer Snags Tourists Natalia Parra, Associated Press Writer
Shakers Get By With Help From Their Friends David Sharp, Associated Press Writer
A Place of No Return in Uzbekistan Bagila Bukharbayeva, Associated Press Writer
Marooned Man Is Down to a Million-to-One Shot Helen O'Neill, Associated Press Writer
Physicist Paints a Picture of Van Gogh's Setting Cristina Rodriguez, Associated Press Writer
Fault Line Exposed in Vow of Celibacy Rachel Zoll, Associated Press Writer
Lake Erie's Shipwrecks Beckon Preservationists Todd Spangler, Associated Press Writer
Female Sleuth Ferrets Out Africa's Goodness Dina Kraft, Associated Press Writer
Japan Weighs Halt to Internet Suicide Sites Natalie Obiko Pearson, Associated Press Writer
Waikiki's Sand Waves Farewell and Slips Out to Sea Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Writer
MAGAZINE
Plenty to Squawk About Mira Tweti, Mira Tweti is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer.
Tuning In to a New Voice
Maritime Miniatures LESLEE KOMAIKO
An Octopus' Garden STETT HOLBROOK, Stett Holbrook is a freelance writer living in Northern California.
More Aromatherapy Results
L.A. Unlimited GINNY CHIEN
Oakland Must Look Inward to Break Its Cycle of Despair
Just Plain Batty Paul Vercammen, Paul Vercammen last wrote for the magazine about Toluca Baseball player Liam Booth, who triumphed on the field after surviving four heart surgeries.
Pot luck Susan Heeger
In Praise of Prestidigitation MICHAEL T. JARVIS
A desert resurrection Wade Graham, Wade Graham last wrote for the magazine about the peril of fire in the West.
Undermining American workers Fred Dickey, Fred Dickey last wrote for the magazine about Indian gaming in California.
TRAVEL
Near Lassen, nature's untamed beauty Janet Williams, Special to The Times
Hotels, airlines, shops are trying to lure you Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Readers recommend
Travel Log Jane Engle; Associated Press
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Visa fee may be too high for visitors
Parisians warm to U.S. visitors
Risks of the road are no reason to stay at home Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Toil and water mix on raft trip John Muncie, Special to The Times
Her Hungarian history differs
How two Web sites' search tools stack up James Gilden, Special to The Times
Sun, sand and what, the Seine? Gayle Keck, Special to The Times
Events: August
A rustic amble down to the beach John McKinney, Special to The Times
A Milepost in backcountry guides Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Two calls that can save you money before you rent a car James Gilden, Special to The Times
Roosevelt's home on the range Joe McElwee, Special to The Times
Soaking up art in Japan Judith B. Herman, Special to The Times
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