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What happened on April 16, 2004
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Phil Sokolof, 82; Used His Personal Fortune in Fight Against High-Fat Foods Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Popular L.A.-Area Restaurateur Is Shot to Death Outside His Home Cynthia Daniels and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Molester Gets Life Term for Attempt to Buy a Boy From Associated Press
Micheline Charest, 51; Firm She Co-Founded Won Emmys Before Scandal Led to Losses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 HIV Cases Put a Scare Into Porn Caitlin Liu, Kristina Sauerwein and Monte Morin, Times Staff Writers
SUV Driver Sought in Long Beach Hit-Run Accident From a Times Staff Writer
For Students, a Sobering Lesson on Drunk Driving Christiana Sciaudone, Times Staff Writer
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Officer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Argeo Quadri, 93;Conductor in Opera Houses of the World From Times Wire Reports
Young Minds Want to Know Joy Buchanan, Times Staff Writer
Coastal Panel Rejects Development Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Helen Smith, 84; Spokeswoman for First Lady Pat Nixon From Times Wire Reports
E-Mails to, From Hahn's Office Sought Patrick McGreevy, Noam N. Levey and Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writers
Taxpayer Itemizes a Few of His Concerns Dana Parsons
Alumnus to Fund Program at Cal Poly From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Found Dead After Attack Behind Wal-Mart in Riverside Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Tribal Leaders Deny Land Is for Casino From Times Staff and Wire Reports
As Interest Rates Rise, State Opts to Speed Up Sale of Deficit Bonds Jeffrey L. Rabin and Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writers
William G. Thomas, 73; Maritime Park Chief, Aide to Democrats From Times Wire Reports
Body Found at Nature Center From a Times Staff Writer
A Perch High Above Cars, but Not Noise Steve Lopez
Unidentified Man Drowns Off Huntington State Beach Regine Labossiere, Times Staff Writer
Some Big Wigs Might Be Called Out of Touch, but Probably Not Overturned Steve Harvey
Errant Shot Hits Range Master From a Times Staff Writer
Henry Viscardi, 91; Advisor to Presidents on Disability Issues From Times Wire Reports
Ruby Exits Hospital After a 10-Day Canyon Ordeal Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Hahn Makes Police Panel Pick Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Tough New Smog Rules Get Long Deadlines Steve Hymon and Mark Arax, Times Staff Writers
Last-Minute Tax Help Pays Off for Families Kevin Pang, Times Staff Writer
1 Dies When Car Plunges From Road From a Times Staff Writer
Mix Found Guilty of Abducting, Abusing Girl From Times Staff Reports
O.C. Puts Fire Ant Battle to a Vote Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Claim by Gov.'s Staff Was Unsupported Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Errant Shot Wounds Sheriff's Range Master From Times Staff Reports
Reward Offered in Fatal Armored Car Robbery Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Attorney Clarke to Lead Human Resources Probe From Times Staff Reports
Freed Serial Molester Moves to Wash. State Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
Inmate Hero Earned Reward, Court Rules Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
They Came, They Saw, They Dug Lynne Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Rock-Climbing Simi Valley Boy Hurt in Fall From a Times Staff Writer
Trailer Residents Protest UCI's Eviction Tactics Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Drug Firms Win Round on Labeling Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Top Big-Wave Surfers Asking, 'Dude, Where's My Tuxedo?' David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Passion Blamed for Teen's Slaying From Associated Press
Courtney Love Faces Trial in Drug Case Christiana Sciaudone, Times Staff Writer
Buster Wins Again; Inquiries Continue Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
'Connie and Carla' is no falsie Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Greener pastures for 'Range' R. Kinsey Lowe
Rewarding gutsy performances From a Times staff writer
Finally
Young actors get the big picture Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Lifetime expands original movies Elizabeth Jensen
Vengeance is theirs Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Rehnquist's take on 1876 election a missed opportunity Anthony Day, Special to The Times
UC cuts threaten Riverside museum Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Fired ballerina loses lawsuit From Reuters
Church drama too clever for its own good F. Kathleen Foley;David C. Nichols;Rob Kendt;Philip Brandes
'Red List' details endangered art Suzanne Muchnic
A hybrid challenge to slickness Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
A comedy of errors is taking a tragic toll AL MARTINEZ
A good-looking 'Spartacus' Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Vengeance is theirs Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Siblings in perfect harmony Don Heckman, Special to The Times
This fierce force has truly evolved Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Focusing in on the sad and seamy side of life Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Packed with memories Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
A killer serial is coming to BBC America Robert Abele, Special to The Times
'Rain' turns into deluge of exploitation Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Pop reconstituted on Campbell's cans Lee Margulies, Times Staff Writer
Talk about mind games Rob Kendt, Special to The Times
Film fest celebrates the sea
A bow to L.A. composers Chris Pasles
Wispy 'Clouds' is crafted out of moods Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Blimey! Crime pays off! Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
'Young Adam' truly explicit only about its focus on misery Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Documentary on Tibet is sweeping and devastating Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Gift adds a new dimension to Norton Simon collection Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Horrific twists, choices of war Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
'Close Call's' world of hurt Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Judge Sentences Gotti's Brother to 9 1/2 Years From Associated Press
Discoverer of Titanic to Gauge Its Deterioration From Times Wire Reports
President Talks Up Tax Cuts in Iowa Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Kerry Meets With Prelate Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Former N.H. Sen. Smith Ends Run for Florida Seat From Associated Press
Ventura Pondering 2008 Presidential Bid From Associated Press
Pregnant State Prisoners Delivered From Shackles From Times Wire Reports
Job Seekers Not Deterred by Danger Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Volunteer Firefighters Get Prison for Arson From Times Wire Reports
Father Dies in Crash After Son Born in Car From Times Wire Reports
Rare Whales Return After 20-Year Absence From Times Wire Reports
Nichols' Truck 'Out of Place,' Witness Testifies From Associated Press
Kerry the Favorite in Campus Survey Jon Marino, Times Staff Writer
Kerry to Ramp Up His Advertising, While Bush Scales Back Nick Anderson and Matea Gold, Times Staff Writers
GOP Contrasts Kerry Votes With South's Values Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
War Wears on Voters in Key Minnesota Suburbs Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
9/11 Panel Looks at Military Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Government Expands Warning on Possible Measles Exposure From Associated Press
Last-Ditch Bid to Stop Gay Marriage Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
EPA Gets Tough on Areas With Poor Air Quality Elizabeth Shogren, Times Staff Writer
Justice or Just Hysteria? Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Former Air Force Academy Official Justifies Conduct From Associated Press
SPORTS
Pitching Carries Villa Park Past Encino Crespi for Title Dan Arritt
Yankees, Red Sox Renew Rivalry From Associated Press
Not Hard to Tell Who the Real Hustler Is Here T.J. Simers
Eastern Conference Jerry Crowe
Injuries Add to Volatility Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Without Bonds, It's a Glorified Beer League Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Tejada's Homer Sparks Orioles From Associated Press
Golota Wonders How High After Often Going So Low Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
UCLA, Stanford Advance to Finals Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Hornets' Mashburn to Sit Out Playoffs From Associated Press
San Jose Applies the Clincher From Times Wire Services
It's Hard to Keep Up With All Jones' Entries BOB MIESZERSKI
It's Time for a Civic Treasure to Pay Up Bill Plaschke
Angels Tossed Aside Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Avengers Tonight Gary Klein
Message Is Clear: Beat the Giants Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers Let Bats Do the Talking Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Buddy Gil Tries to End Skid BOB MIESZERSKI
Burk's Group Is Victorious in Court From Associated Press
Despite the Cold, Swimmers in Sync HELENE ELLIOTT
Phillies Get First Win in New Park From Associated Press
Hooligans Send Acuna to Hospital From Staff and Wire Reports
Top Performers
What a Difference a Day Makes for the Lakers J.A. Adande
Carson Bounces Back Martin Henderson, John Ortega, Elia Powers, Lauren Peterson
Eckstein Is Given a Day Off Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Taft's Tobak Finds a Major Inspiration Eric Sondheimer
Williams Dismissal Rejected Associated Press
Capriati Loses, Serena Withdraws From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's a Nice Start for Sprinters Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Series Charts a Familiar Course Shav Glick, Times Staff Writer
Maple Leafs Have Injury Problems From Associated Press
Bryant Delivers Final Shot of Hope Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Anti-Drama Team Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Channel 9 Drops Ball After Game LARRY STEWART
He Doesn't Regret Running an Out Pattern Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
A Split End? Mark Heisler
Passing Interest Drives Changes SHAV GLICK
BUSINESS
Jury Chosen for Retrial of Frank Quattrone From Associated Press
Governor Calls Bill a Sure Deal Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
China's Economy Surges in Quarter From Bloomberg News
RealNetworks Wants to Partner With Apple From Associated Press
Investment Losses Pull Down Profit at Tribune From Bloomberg News
IBM Posts Jump in Profit as Sales Rise Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writer
Tenet Taps 6 Doctors as Chief Medical Officers Lisa Girion
Stocks End Mixed on Inflation, Rate Worries From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Also
Salaries Rise for Top Viacom Executives From Reuters
Spitzer May File Suit to Recover Grasso's Pay From Associated Press
Boeing Deal Is Found to Be Improper From Reuters
Citigroup Profit Up 29% but Shares Fall From Times Staff and Wires
30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits High for 2004 From Associated Press
Gatorade Sales Help Boost PepsiCo's Profit From Bloomberg News
Universal Eases Off on CD Price Plan Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Sun Posts Loss for Fourth Straight Quarter Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Initial Jobless Claims Jump by 30,000, the Most Since 2002 From Associated Press
Southwest Profit Up; Continental Trims Loss From Bloomberg News
UnitedHealth Shares Fall on Outlook From Bloomberg News
Adelphia Said to Inflate Numbers From Bloomberg News
Netflix Loss Widens as Expenses Rise From Bloomberg News
Employees Reap Gains in Sale of EMachines From Associated Press
Hotel Workers Seek Clout Nancy Cleeland, Times Staff Writer
Anheuser-Busch to Tone Down Ads From Reuters
Protest Tally Against Eisner Rises to 45.37% James Bates, Times Staff Writer
HMO Model to Be Tried for Job Injuries Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Shoemaker Deckers Outdoor's Quarterly Earnings Rise 28% Arlene Martinez, Times Staff Writer
Rapper Has Record, Now May Have Deal Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
Governor Acts to Inspire Film Work in State Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Overhaul Has Injured Workers Nervous Nancy Cleeland and Debora Vrana, Times Staff Writers
Major Wine Firm Joins Bid for Supplier Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Air America Programs Still Off the Air in L.A. Steve Carney, Special to The Times
EnCana Agrees to Buy Rival Tom Brown for $2.2 Billion From Reuters and Times Staff Reports
WORLD
Bank to Lend Mexico $1.2 Billion a Year From Times Wire Reports
ANC Leaving Rivals in the Dust Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Offers $400 Million to Support Reunification From Times Wire Reports
Hong Kong Seeks Reform -- Slowly Tyler Marshall, Times Staff Writer
Supporters of S. Korea's Roh Push Legislature to the Left Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Shift Undermines Efforts for Mideast Peace, Arabs Say Sonni Efron and Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writers
Evacuation Ordered for Most U.S. Diplomats From Times Wire Reports
U.N. Rights Panel Criticizes Cuba, N. Korea From Times Wire Reports
Purported Bin Laden Offer Rejected From Associated Press
A Peacemaker Runs the Gantlet in Fallouja Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Bangladesh Tornado Toll Rises to 69 From Associated Press
Japan's Anxiety Turns to Joy as 3 Hostages Are Freed Colin Joyce and Jeffrey Fleishman, Special to The Times
Cheney Makes Clear U.S. Is Not Willing to Bend on North Korea Doyle McManus, Times Staff Writer
Middle East 'Turning Point' Angers Palestinians Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Frenchman Tells of Ordeal as Iraq Captive From Associated Press
Rumsfeld Says Troop Losses Unexpected John Hendren and Tony Perry, Times Staff Writers
Italy Grieves for Hostage Who 'Died a Hero' in Iraq Nancy Meiman, Special to The Times
In Fallouja, a Musical Marine in Kilt From Associated Press
Marines' 'Mad Dog Mattis' Battles for Iraqis' Support Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
A Lifeline to Grab in Iraq
Misplaced Energy
Something Got Left Behind
Girl Survives Crash
Hurry Up & Rd Ths
Providing Preschool for All State Children
The NRA-ACLU Nexus
Democrats Are Risking Political Damnation Ronald A. Klain
A Subcontinental Rivalry Where Tolerance Wins Shashi Tharoor
Drug War Was Just a Terror War Warm-Up
Bush Defends U.S. Invasion of Iraq
Sharon-Bush Plan Isn't the Last Word Dennis Ross
Self-Defeating Proposal for Hybrid Vehicles
Ashcroft Points a Finger at Clinton Administration
Genocide and Gender
Not Across My Daughter's Big Brass Bed You Don't, Bob Leslie Bennetts
SCIENCE
Distant Planet Spotted Around the Bend Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
With Ancient Jewelry, It's the Thought That Counts Robert Lee Hotz, Times Staff Writer
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