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What happened on May 25, 2003
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
S.F. Mayor Hopefuls as Diverse as the City John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Lucy Saroyan, 57; Actress, Daughter of Pulitzer-Winning Author Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Cops Establish Law and Odor in Blighted Compton Neighborhoods Steve Lopez
Frank White, 69; Governor Beat, Lost to Clinton From Staff and Wire Reports
Rev. Timothy Lull, 60; Luther Expert Headed Seminary From Staff and Wire Reports
Hahn's Clout Is at Stake in Budget Fight Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Staff Bonus Battle Intensifies Stuart Pfeifer, Times Staff Writer
Woman Injured in SUV Rollover
Girls 'n' Boys 'n' Berries Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
More Women, Kids Found Using Shelters Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Farms Losing Ground to Expanding Cities Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
Voters Urged to Pass a Parcel Tax for Schools Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
If Ducks Come Through, 'I Do' Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Alcohol-Fueled Mayhem is Targeted Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
State-Run Train Nears End of Line Rone Tempest, Times Staff Writer
Teen Returning From Prom Dies in Crash Into Bus From a Times Staff Writer
Muslims Speaking Out on Talk Radio William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
UC Raising Fees by About 25% Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
What Fiscal Crisis? Money Flows Freely in Commerce Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Death Of A Dream MARK ARAX; RICH CONNELL;DANIEL HERNANDEZ; ROBERT J. LOPEZ;PATRICK J. McDONNELL.
Steve, I Have This Wild and Crazy Idea Dana Parsons
Giving Shelter to the Most Vulnerable Children Hilda M. Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Venice Home Brings Auction Price of $932 a Square Foot Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
For Grads, Finding Work Is a Tough Job Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Cruise Ship Calls, Ventura Answers Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Priest Who Wrote Sex-Abuse Guide Faces Charges William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim Man Shot at Placentia Hotel
Mission Maintains Its Effort to Educate Women Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Gehry's go-to guy Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
A happy accident keeps on trucking Michael Mallory, Special to the Times
'An Evening Out With Dad' Sue Alexander, Special to The Times
The plan was faultless... Mel Brooks, Special to The Times
Dreams along the boulevard Genaro Molina
Youth serves
Form and dysfunction
It ain't broke
'Law & Order'
Emotions as keen as her taste Robert Hilburn; Agustin Gurza; Lina Lecaro; Natalie Nichols; Steve Hochman; Steve Baltin; Soren Baker
Winwood shifts into Traffic zone Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Color him clever Elaine Dutka
'An Evening Out With Dad' By Sue Alexander, Special to The Times
On these CDs, the artist acts as the fan Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
T. rex, ultimate party animal Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Cut by criticism Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
'Buffy' portrayals
Shimmers in the desert Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Charity without rubber chicken Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Expect to make mistakes Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
The unfortunate events begin
Are they or aren't they? Stephen Farber, Special to The Times
Proof that a piano can key diverse artistry Don Heckman, Special to The Times
You'll never rap alone Baz Dreisinger, Special to The Times
Rooting for the robot Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Orchestrating a Schubert tribute Chris Pasles; Mark Swed; Daniel Cariaga; Richard S. Ginell
It's what she doesn't say David Gritten, Special to The Times
He draws the comic strip of your dreams Michael T. Jarvis
Barbie warms up for 'Swan Lake' Lewis Segal
Verdict is in on mural in courthouse Christopher Reynolds
At Wal-Mart, a curiously selective reading list DAVID SHAW
It's a night dedicated to erasing the stigma Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Finally, a defining role David Gritten, Special to The Times
Getting at the complex truth of a soldier's story Ron Nyswaner, Special to The Times
NEWS
Fish-Gobbling Water Birds Could Lose Protected Status Mike Tyree, Associated Press Writer
Detective's Violent Death Tied to Gambling Addiction Leslie Hoffman, Associated Press Writer
Urban Appalachians Find Pride in Hillbilly Heritage Lisa Cornwell, Associated Press Writer
Survival of Plants Takes Root Cheryl Wittenauer, Associated Press Writer
Safety Chief Even Stocks Lifejackets for Her Cats Leslie Miller, Associated Press Writer
Tales of Ancient ET Visits a Money Maker Clare Nullis, Associated Press Writer
Getting Burned by the Politics of Fire John MacDonald, Associated Press Writer
He Brings a Little Culture to Math Michael Hill, Associated Press Writer
Belarus Boys Set Sights on America Sharon Cohen, Associated Press Writer
Murderous Mountain Retains Allure Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press Writer
CCC Leaves a Legacy of Hope, Beauty Sue Major Holmes, Associated Press Writer
Stores Can Dance All Night on Prom Profits Alexandra Polier, Associated Press Writer
Moving Forward as Maggie Adam Geller, Associated Press Writer
Eco-Warriors Making House Calls Don Thompson, Associated Press Writer
Taking Summer Stock of Talented Kids Susan King, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
A city's sins, a family's skeletons Gary Indiana, Gary Indiana is the author of numerous novels, including "Resentment: A Comedy" and "Do Everything in the Dark," published this month.
The enemy of our enemy Chalmers Johnson, Chalmers Johnson is the author of "Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire" and "The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy and the End of the Republic," to be published in January by Metropolitan Books.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Don Juan and Big Little Man Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a contributor to Book Review.
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Mockin da way we live Adam Bresnick, Adam Bresnick writes for several publications, including the (London) Times Literary Supplement.
African impressions Paul Hare, Paul Hare is the author of "Angola's Last Best Chance for Peace." He was a career foreign service officer specializing in Africa and the Middle East and was U.S. ambassador to Zambia and U.S. special envoy for the Angolan peace process.
It can't go on, it goes on Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz, a former Jerusalem correspondent for the New Yorker, is the author of "The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" and "Martyrs' Crossing: A Novel."
Attune to the beat of our collective heart Thomas Curwen, Thomas Curwen is the deputy editor of Book Review.
Human shadows Dana Goodyear, Dana Goodyear is an editor at the New Yorker.
The majority's rules Alexander Keyssar, Alexander Keyssar is Stirling professor of history and social policy at Harvard and the author of "The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States."
When every town had its Elm Street Witold Rybczynski, Witold Rybczynski is the author of numerous books, including "A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century."
BUSINESS
How Metrocomm Became a Cisco Customer Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
'Nemo' May Hook Public on Plight of Marine Life Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Intel Spends on Promise of Tech's Future James Flanigan
TOP STORIES -- May 18-23
Keep Big Oil Firms Away From Fuel Cells
Record Industry Should Embrace Online Services
California Not Blameless in Energy-Contract Dispute
Congress Needs to Speak Up on Medicare
Aim of Tax Cuts: Boost Risk-Taking Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Knowing the Score on Credit Can Help Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Putting a Spotlight on Cisco's Lending Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Workers' Comp Crisis Worsens Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Threat of Jail Time Would Set Execs Straight
REAL ESTATE
Future looks brighter in urban Atwater Ajay Singh, Special to The Times
Board is ignoring complaints of hazards Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Mortgage rates hit record lows Times wire services
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Time for state to legislate annual free credit reports
Real estate trends
It's up to the tenant to insure personal possessions H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Reeves plugs into new estate Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
State bill would ban credit scoring to set premiums Times wire services
The long, hot market Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
This 1906 Santa Monica home was damaged in the...
NATIONAL
Halfway Houses Less of an Option in White-Collar Crime Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Closings of Six Fire Stations Touch a Nerve in New York Geraldine Baum, Times Staff Writer
John Edwards Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Modest Jolt in Economy Seen From Tax Cut Peter G. Gosselin, Times Staff Writer
Q & A / John Edwards
GOP Will Need Democrats' Help on Rest of Agenda Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
It's a Big Freebie in Detroit as Fans Flock to Techno Festival From Associated Press
Costly Plans Could Cost Democrats Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
More Cadets Punished Than Previously Stated From Times Wire Reports
Deadly Accidents Close Key Nebraska, Maryland Roads From Associated Press
Giuliani Marries His Longtime Girlfriend From Times Wire Reports
Poker Player Bluffs Way to $2.5-Million Jackpot From Times Wire Reports
Bush Cites War in Letter Seeking Campaign Funds Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer
Judge Lets Public Land Be Off-Limits to Vehicles From Times Wire Reports
TRAVEL
A travel agent weighs in on the Web
Walking that other great wall Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Readers recommend
Who pays if SARS worries lead to a changed itinerary? Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Like Cupid's arrow, the traveler's bliss hits Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Time to make it easier for singles
Foreign currency: How sweet it is
Dublin, Spanish hostels top list of most liked Lucy Izon, Special to The Times
Food poisoning: the worst souvenir Kathleen Doheny, Special to The Times
Cost, comfort need not correlate
Owens Valley through a different lens Vivian Reed, Special to The Times
Don't penalize the average citizen
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Nature's marvels, on extravagant display Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
Costa Rica just for kids Deborah L. Jacobs, Special to The Times
Padua's pleasurable paradoxes Jerry V. Haines, Special to The Times
OPINION
Kids Shouldn't Abstain From Sex Education
When All Roads Lead to Public Transit
Power, Ever More Power
GOP Focus Should Be Kid Stuff Robert C. Fellmeth, Robert C. Fellmeth is director of the Children's Advocacy Institute.
Bring In the Real Pros
Abbas Is Second Fiddle to Arafat David Horovitz, David Horovitz is the editor of the Jerusalem Report.
A Recipe to Keep Jobs Here
Worst Punishment for Davis? Just Let Him Stay in Office John J. Pitney Jr., John J. Pitney Jr. is professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and author of "The Art of Political Warfare" (University of Oklahoma Press).
Irvine Residents Take Sides on CenterLine
A Marine's Welcome Home and the Hospitality of Iraqis
Zero Tolerance Policy Teaches Only Apathy
Home Business Owner Hits Sympathetic Chord
Taiwan's WHO Status
Army Personnel
English Is Dominant; Embrace Immigrants
GOP Can Seize the Moment Tony Quinn, Tony Quinn is co-editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of legislative and congressional elections.
A Smaller Parade, a Better Parade Kevin Coyne, Kevin Coyne is author of "Marching Home: To War and Back With the Men of One American Town" (Viking, 2003).
Fast Breaks and Heartbreaks Susan Straight, Susan Straight is the author, most recently, of the novel "Highwire Moon."
Fleischer's Integrity
Mussolini's Ghost David Ronfeldt, David Ronfeldt, a senior political scientist at Rand, is co-author of "Networks and Netwars: The Future of Terror, Crime, and Militancy" (2001, Rand).
Nuclear Age Amnesia
Taxing Credibility Bruce Bartlett, Bruce Bartlett is a senior fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis. He helped draft the Kemp-Roth tax bill upon which Ronald Reagan's 1981 tax cut was based.
Police Code of Silence
Why They Don't Want Democracy Milton Viorst, Milton Viorst is the author of "In the Shadow of the Prophet: The Struggle for the Soul of Islam." His most recent book is "What Shall I Do With This People? Jews and the Fractious Politics of Judaism."
Brass Knuckles Don't Fit Well on Hahn's Hand Xandra Kayden, Xandra Kayden is a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy and Social Research at UCLA.
Probation Isn't Enough for Cop-Turned-Thief
EPA's Whitman Resigns From the Bush Team
The Politics Behind U.S. War With Iraq
An Outsider Takes On L.A.'s Gang Problem Janet Clayton, Janet Clayton is editor of the editorial pages. This interview has been condensed.
It's Time for Public Access to Crystal Cove's El Morro
He Stole a Lot More Than My Words Macarena Hernandez, Macarena Hernandez is a reporter for the San Antonio Express-News.
Myth of 'One Afghanistan' Charles Santos, Charles Santos, an energy consultant and director of the Foundation for Central Asian Development, was previously a U.N. political advisor in Afghanistan. This article is based on research done by the author, Elizabeth Cabot and Paul Behrends.
WORLD
Iraq Shiites Say Gun Edict Is Discriminatory From a Times Staff Writer
Kirkuk Stumbles Toward Democracy Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Quake Survivors Hurl Debris at Algerian Leader From Associated Press
3 More Held in Attacks; Another Victim Dies From Times Wire Reports
Salary Payments to Civil Workers Begin From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Looting Slows the Flow of Iraqi Oil Warren Vieth, Times Staff Writer
Lawmakers Urge Democratic Reforms From Times Wire Reports
Exhibit in Moscow Celebrates a Soviet-Era Intelligence Agency David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Disarray in Iraq Threatens U.S. Goals John Daniszewski and Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writers
Ex-Dictator Rios Montt Nominated for President From Times Wire Reports
Britain, Germany Reopen Missions From Times Wire Reports
On Divided Island, Barriers Lifted Despite Failed Talks Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
Israeli Ministers Criticize Peace Plan Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
SARS Toll Continues to Climb From Associated Press
BBC to Air Graphic War Footage Despite Protests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Champing at Bit to Resume Horse Racing in Iraq Laura King, Times Staff Writer
1 Cow Upends the Fortunes of Farmers Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Speedy Solomon Paces Poly John Ortega, Times Staff Writer
Nets Punch Return Ticket to the Finals From Associated Press
Bonds Is Sidelined With Tendinitis in Knee From Associated Press
Senses Are Tingling Shav Glick, Times Staff Writer
Closer Must Remain Inactive Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Gordon's Plans May Hit Snag From Staff and Wire Reports
Smith and Kerr Watch, Wonder if They'll Play Chris Sheridan, Associated Press
MetroStars Post Fifth Straight Win From Associated Press
Pray for the Angels; Bray for the Dodgers T.J. Simers
French Have a Word for It: Vulnerable Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Comes Up Short Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writer
No Offense, but Pitching Has Been Great Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Wilson Makes His Pitch for the Royals From Associated Press
Comets' Swoopes Delivers From Associated Press
There's Something Missing at Colonial Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
It's Better to Be Nasty Than Nice Ross Newhan
They May Need Fixing, Quickly ROSS NEWHAN
Sparks Win Opener, With Reservations Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Dominguez Rallies, Wins Title John Ortega, Times Staff Writer
Indy 500
Former Champion Chang Bids Adieu Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
Brodeur Noticing a Reversal of Roles Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
She Blazed a Trail at Blazing Speeds Mike Hiserman
Mavericks' Nowitzki Doubtful for Game 4 From Associated Press
Angels Find Relief Without Percival Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Braves Beat Up on Glavine, Mets From Associated Press
Feliz Does His Share to Help Giants Win From Associated Press
Singletary in Comfort Zone BOB MIESZERSKI
Andretti Ready for His Last Drive Associated Press
Feast of the East Offers Fairly Mundane Fare Mark Heisler
Perry Leads by Eight After Record-Tying 61 From Associated Press
UCLA Advances to the Final Four From Staff and Wire Reports
Azeri's Ninth in a Row Is Good as Gold Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Guevara Gets the Better of Freeman in the 400 From Associated Press
At 38, Edwards to Make WNBA Debut Dave Campbell, Associated Press
Is DH Martinez Hall Bound? Steve Wilstein, Associated Press
Wiener Nationals Put Some Bite Into Races BOB MIESZERSKI
49ers Get Into a Stay-at-Home Mood Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Thuggery Couldn't Push Celtic to UEFA Cup Title GRAHAME L. JONES
No Stock Answers Mike Penner
Home Isn't Very Sweet for Yankees From Associated Press
BANG, Not Byng Bill Plaschke
Roddick Doesn't Waste Time in Beating Davydenko, 6-3, 6-2 From Staff and Wire Reports
Coach Insists Altering Ball Wasn't Wrong Eric Sondheimer
With Opponent Identified, New Questions Raised Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Michels Holds Off Field at Irwindale Tony Solorzano
Nomo Does It With Relish Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Mighty Bond Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Milicic Adjusting to Life in America From Associated Press
Hardwood to Hardball Research, Comments by HOUSTON MITCHELL and JIM RHODE, Times Staff Writers
Late Touchdown Lifts Georgia From Associated Press
Homers Fly, Pitchers Sigh at Coors Field From Associated Press
Empire Maker Might Run in Jersey Derby Bob Mieszerski
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