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What happened on August 18, 2004
AUTOS
Mixed signals from road markings Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
Enter, the anti-SUVs DAN NEIL
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Carl Mydans, 97; Noted Life Magazine War Photographer Claudia Luther, Times Staff Writer
Doctors, Hospital Settle Rights Lawsuit Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
Executive's 2nd Bribery Trial Opens David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer
Steven Thompson, 62; Helped Shape Healthcare Policy Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Dr. Sune Bergstrom, 88; Won Nobel for Work on Natural Chemicals Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Land Sales Aimed at Fueling Growth Bettina Boxall and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers
Guardsman Sues Over Service Time Extensions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State's West Nile Cases Climb 12% in a Week From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Isn't the Only One Failing Our Kids Steve Lopez
It Was an R-Rated Cable Theft Steve Harvey
CRA Chief Affirms Plans to Create 7 Regional Agencies Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
City Council Bans Silly String on Halloween From Times Staff Reports
Decision Delayed on Solar Power Rebates Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Bee Swarm in Santa Ana Was Africanized Strain David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
O.C. City Hopes to Add Touch of Vegas Stuart Pfeifer, Kimi Yoshino and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Victim's Family Carries On for Kids Dana Parsons
Bratton Backs Merger Jennifer Oldham and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
A Slow Return to Old Grandeur Christiana Sciaudone, Times Staff Writer
Bill Would Cap Pollution at Ports at 2004 Levels Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
Back-to-School Night Can Get Year Off to Good Start Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Fire Reopens Debate on Sprinklers Jason Felch, Jessica Garrison and Regine LaBossiere, Times Staff Writers
Probe of DWP Contracts Intensifies Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Girlfriend's Son From Times Staff Reports
End of Session Frenzy in Capitol Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer
County Raises Fees for Juvenile Stays, Health Inspections Sue Fox, Times Staff Writer
Senate OKs Cosmetic Surgery Bill Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Drunk Driver Sentenced in Deaths of 4 From a Times Staff Writer
Dioceses Accused of Moving Assets to Avoid Paying Sex-Abuse Claims Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
Police Believe Gunman Summoned Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Parishes Split Off Over Gay Issues Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writer
Leisure World Managers Sue 10 Who Asked to See Books David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Memorial Planned for Isabel Sanford
On Tapes, Peterson Seeks to Visit Frey Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Use of Flashlights Probed in 2 More LAPD Incidents Richard Winton and Arlene Martinez, Times Staff Writers
Lawyer Cites Bush Ruling in Marine Prisoner Abuse Case Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Sit. Eat. Pay. S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Breakfast for the night owl Leslee Komaiko
In Mendocino, a new voice from the east Jordan Mackay, Special to The Times
2003 Domaine J.P. et J.F. Quenard Chignin Vin de Savoie S. Irene Virbila
Food for the gods, updated Laurie Winer, Special to The Times
What Julia really taught us Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
There's Never Too Much Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
Tuna salad -- and hold the mayo Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer
When the Greeks toss the demitasse Daniel Young, Special to The Times
NATIONAL
Hiker, 19, Falls to Her Death in Denali Park From Times Wire Reports
Serviceman's Body to Be Exhumed and Relocated From Times Wire Reports
Patience Is Urged in Overhauling U.S. Spy Agencies Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Protest Peacefully, Get Discounts in NYC From Newsday
Illinois Plans to Tap Into European Pharmacies From Associated Press
Guantanamo Detainees Expected to Claim Torture John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
Trucks Crossing Border to Face Greater Scrutiny From Times Wire Reports
Doctor's Diagnosis Gets Guzzler Off the Road From Times Wire Reports
Bush Renews Focus on Missile Defense Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
State Orders Power Plants to Cut Emissions From Times Wire Reports
Vitamin E Helps Seniors Fight Colds, Study Says From Times Wire Reports
Possible Translation Error May Hurt Terrorism Case From Associated Press
Turnabout on Troops Abroad Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Providing Insurance, Reassurance John-Thor Dahlburg, Times Staff Writer
Kerry Condemns Anti-Bush Ad Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Kids Survive Ordeal in Nigeria From Reuters
Arizona Is Swamped by West Nile From Associated Press
Alaska Fire Season Closes in on Record From Associated Press
Prison Abuse Whistle-Blower Guarded From Associated Press
Bomb Squad to Work Like Dogs at the GOP Convention From Newsday
Lawmaker Replaced by Son on Ballot From Associated Press
Oprah Is in the Courthouse to Do Civic Duty as a Juror P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Throwing Some Light on Dreifort's Problem T.J. Simers
This Flag-Waver Adds to the Games' Flavor Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
It's Early, but Natives Are Getting Restless MIKE PENNER
Now You Know
Coliseum Officials, NFL Meet Behind Closed Doors Sam Farmer
White Sox Manager Guillen in Hospital From Associated Press
U.S. Men May Get Washed Away on the Beach From Times Wire Reports
NHL Labor Talks Go Nowhere Again Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Dreifort's Season Is Probably Over Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Escobar's Blister a Pain for Angels Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Snow Has Winning Hit for the Giants From Associated Press
Boston's Thornton to Get $6.75 Million From Times Staff and Wire Services
Alvarez Gives a Solid Effort Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
There's Not Much Elbowroom to Cheat Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Dennis Misses Practice for Disciplinary Reasons Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Teixeira's Cycle Leads Ranger Rout From Associated Press
Quotebook
Trainer Mullins Doubles Up BOB MIESZERSKI
Quinlan Expected to Miss at Least a Month Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Receiver Perry Is Back After Difficult Journey Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Kenteris Proclaims His Innocence From Associated Press
Winding Up Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Baseball's a Hit in the Land of Homer Bill Plaschke
Doubly Bubbly Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Returning to Ancient Venue Alan Abrahamson;Dave Morgan
Edwards Is Out of Games Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Roddick Has Major Roadblock Removed for Him Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Australia Happily Takes a Tie With U.S. Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Medley Is Her Greatest Hit Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Police Investigation Clouds USC Practice Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Wigo Leads in U.S. Win Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Nearly More Stunning News Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Flyweight Siler Quickly Makes Up Deficit Associated Press
Sabre-Rattling Victory Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Loss OK for Mexico Women Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Bloom's Plea to Play Football Denied From Associated Press
Taking a Tumble Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Judge Finds Samaha Liable for $97 Million James Bates
All the Comforts of Home Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press
SEC Is Set to Vote on 'Pay to Play' Issue From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Banks Oppose Proposed Accounting Change From Bloomberg News
Saks' Loss Widens; Sales Lag at Some Stores From Bloomberg News
Ford Reportedly Plans to Slash Dealer Bonuses From Reuters
L.A. County Home Prices Cool Off, Slightly, in July Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Deere's Profit Rises 62% in Quarter From Bloomberg News
Google Awaits SEC Approval of IPO From Associated Press
Also
Stocks Rally in Face of Record Oil Prices From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TJX's Net Income Falls 4.1% on Markdowns From Bloomberg News
Delta May Give Pilots Stake in Company From Bloomberg News
Mills to Buy Stake in Mall Portfolio From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Chiron Wins Expansion for Bird-Flu Vaccine From Bloomberg News
Fidelity Retained to Run UC's Retirement Plans From Reuters
Travelers Property Settles Asbestos Claims From Bloomberg News
Hollywood Lawyer Sues His Former Law Firm Claudia Eller
Staples Reports 39% Profit Growth From Associated Press
Sales Double at Applied Materials Alex Pham, Times Staff Writer
Mexico's Gross Domestic Product Rises 3.9% on U.S. Demand From Bloomberg News
Consumer Price Index Dips 0.1% on Fuel Costs Warren Vieth, Times Staff Writer
J.C. Penney Posts Quarterly Profit From Associated Press
Berkshire Discloses Stake in Comcast From Bloomberg News
UAL Pensions to Get Overseer From Associated Press
Gymboree to Shutter Its Stores in Britain and Ireland to Trim Costs From Reuters
BofA's Mexico Transfer Accounts Proliferating From Reuters
Home Depot Profit Increases 19% From Reuters
Advertisers to Track Commercials Digitally From Reuters
New Mall in West Hollywood Is Sold Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Suit Seeks to Knock Out Rival Boxing TV Show Scott Collins, Times Staff Writer
California Firm Fined for Illegal Export of Parts From Associated Press
Spanish Broadcasting to Sell 2 Southland Stations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Possible Output Cutbacks Push Crude Near $47 From Associated Press
Costco Manager Files Sex-Bias Suit Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
State Bill Mandates Maternity Coverage Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
With Deluge, Longshore Jobs Become Long Shots Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
U.S. Envoy Persuades Warlord to Stop Fighting From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Death Squad Leader Acquitted of Murder From Times Wire Reports
Sadr Snubs Iraqi Envoys Alissa J. Rubin and Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writers
Police Arrest 62 People in Money Crimes Sweep From Times Wire Reports
Witness Puts Defendant in Atta's Inner Circle From Times Wire Reports
Expansion in the Works for West Bank Settlements Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
Army Drops Halliburton Penalty John Hendren, Times Staff Writer
Serbia Returns to Old Anthem, Coat of Arms From Times Wire Reports
To Appease Chavez Foes, Observers OK Partial Audit in Recall Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Steadfast in Defiance, Cleric Gains Stature With Iraq Masses Tyler Marshall and Henry Chu, Times Staff Writers
China Jails Hong Kong Democrat Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Insurgents in Iraq Kill GI, Marine, British Soldier From Times Wire Services
Britain Indicts 8 on Charges of Terrorism Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
Russia Scientist Loses Court Appeal Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Hurdles Are Their Best Event Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
It's Big, It's Thirsty, It's the Hummer -- an American Excess Story PATT MORRISON
Withdrawal From Gaza Will Test Israeli Democracy Uri Dromi, Uri Dromi is the director of international outreach at the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem.
First, Detail the Sewer Costs
Bringing Troops Home Poses a Huge Threat
Band of Brothers Should Hold Together
Confessions of a Bicyclist
French Wisdom
W. Hollywood Draws the Line on Sunset Strip
Al Jazeera Broadcasts Aid Iraq's Government
Sex: The Bad Old Days Are Still Here
Sanctions Have Gotten a Bum Rap David Baldwin, David Baldwin, a political science professor at Columbia University, is the author of "Economic Statecraft" (Princeton University, 1985).
People Trump Shrimp
Kerry's College Plan Fails Poor Kids Jay P. Greene and Greg Forster, Jay P. Greene is a senior fellow and Greg Forster is a senior research associate at the Manhattan Institute.
More Than Cosmetic
Answer for Cement Scarcity
Petty Offenses Add to Jail Overcrowding
ENTERTAINMENT
Shirley, the button pusher Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
Shyne's phone cord gets yanked From Associated Press
It's only rock 'n' roll, but we like it -- without you David Segal, The Washington Post
Finally
Games vault NBC to top spot Jonathan Taylor
Cantat can move to French prison From Reuters
Schizophrenia in a candid close-up Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
Politics on the video shelves Elaine Dutka
By the Numbers
Character issues Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
An Italy beyond the Tuscan sun Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
He's no Starr, just an impostor Geoff Boucher
A GOP struggle for the podium Anne-Marie O'Connor, Times Staff Writer
Sex, lies, violence, all from a court seat Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
A devil of a time Chris Lee, Special to The Times
Rock in the key of Van Halen Dean Kuipers, Special to The Times
NEWS
Jackson Attorney Fined $1,000 for His Relentless Questioning Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
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