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What happened on January 01, 2004
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Enric Bernat, 80; Creator of Famous Spanish Lollipop From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Getting Away With Murder in South L.A.'s Killing Zone Jill Leovy and Doug Smith, Times Staff Writers
Bad Year for Crime in High Desert Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
2 Men, 2 Children Killed in Catalina Crash Are Identified Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Dorothy Forman, 90; Key Supporter of L.A. Opera From a Times Staff Writer
Anita Mui, 40; Canto-Pop Singer and Actress in Hong Kong Films From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MTA Driver Accused of Fraud William Wan, Times Staff Writer
Charles Berlitz, 90; Linguist and Author on the Paranormal Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Juan Garcia Ponce, 71; Mexican Art Critic, Author, Translator From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Police Department Purchases Tasers From Times Wire Reports
Faye Copeland, 82; Convicted of Killing 5 Men in Missouri From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phil Goldman, 39; Silicon Valley Engineer Co-Founded WebTV From Associated Press
Police Seek Help in Identifying Body From Times Staff Reports
8 Hurt as Minivan, Train Collide From Times Staff Reports
Crews Working to Restore Power From Times Wire Reports
Supervisors Schedule Evening Meetings From Times Wire Reports
Agencies May Team Up to Revive Waterfront From Times Wire Reports
Officials Back Off Bid for Canyon Youth Jail Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Boy Accidentally Shoots Brother, 6 From Times Wire Reports
Groups Appeal Ruling Over Newhall Ranch From Times Staff Reports
2 Sought in Long String of Holdups Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
Fears Halt Mexican Flight to LAX Jennifer Oldham, Greg Krikorian and Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writers
Testimony in Corruption Case Excluded Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
Governor Will Raise More Funds Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Islamic Center to Host Iran Quake Aid Benefit Tonight Joel Rubin, Times Staff Writer
New Year's Holiday Closures
Nuclear Plant Faces Safety Inspection From Times Wire Reports
New Year's holiday closures
Services, Burials Scheduled for Young Victims of Flash Floods Janet Wilson and Larry B. Stammer, Times Staff Writers
Raging Fires, Financial Woes and a Fugitive Fred Alvarez, Times Staff Writer
Young Victim of Hit-and-Run Is Eulogized Claire Luna, Times Staff Writer
Professionals Fear Hospital-Bed Shortage From Times Wire Reports
City Lays Off 18 Firefighters From Times Wire Reports
CBS Denies It Paid Singer for Interview Elizabeth Jensen and Chuck Philips, Times Staff Writers
Polishing a Shiny New Image Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Sheriff Is 'Shocked' at Jackson's Claims of Being Mistreated William Overend, Times Staff Writer
Don Durgin, 79; Former President of NBC Television From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rose Parade Bleachers Leave City Not Sitting Pretty Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
Peers Prepare Teens for Life After Foster Care Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
Police Probe Deaths of 4 in Family From Associated Press
Law Spurred Flood of Sex Abuse Suits Jean Guccione and William Lobdell, Times Staff Writers
Owner of Killer Dogs to Go Free Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Bomb Threat at Market Called Prank Stanley Allison, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
L.A.'s past, his present Lynn Morgan, Special to The Times
If she had a hammer ... well, you know
'Hi, just calling to apologize for whatever it was I did...' Chris Erskine
A walk, a book, a piece of pie Mary Otis
Selling romance, one square at a time Tina Daunt, Times Staff Writer
When deer come calling Lili Singer, Special to The Times
A festive cultural embrace Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Pasadena's Restaurants Vie to Court Influx of Tourists Karen Robinson-Jacobs, Times Staff Writer
Decline in Album Sales Slows in 2003 Jeff Leeds, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Need to Import Oil Rises in 2003 From Reuters
Caruso Is at the Center of Open-Air Movement Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
NBC Says FTC Review of Deal Is Not Unusual From Bloomberg News
Expanded Tables on Stocks, Funds
Also
New Year Brings Old Fears for State Firms Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Mortgage Rates Up After Several Declines From Associated Press
Marketplace Has a Way of Making 'Impossible' Possible Michael Hiltzik
Unemployment Filings Are Near a 2-Year Low From Times Wire Services
Cost of Funds Index Lower in November
Regulators Announce Several Auto Recalls From Reuters
Anticlimactic Session Ends Upbeat Year Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
NASA Extends Boeing Space Station Contract From Bloomberg News
Effect of Stocks' Big Year May Not Stop at Wall St. Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Compensation for Tyson CEO Doubles From Bloomberg News
U.S. Shrimpers Seek Duties on Imports From Reuters
N.Y. to Mandate Cigarettes That Go Out on Own From Associated Press
Allergan Patent for Eye Drug Is Upheld From Bloomberg News
Court Rules for Philip Morris From Times Wire Services
Amgen to Buy Stake in Stem Cell Firm From Bloomberg News
Citigroup Finishes 2003 as Top Underwriter From Reuters
FreeMarkets to Buy Covisint's Auction Unit From Dow Jones/Associated Press
Verizon Wireless Agrees to Settle Lawsuit From Bloomberg News
The New Phone Game James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Insurers Win Ruling in WTC Lawsuit From Bloomberg News
Police Detain Seven More People as Parmalat Investigation Widens From Associated Press
Investment Firm Head Won't Disclose Assets From Associated Press
Congoleum Files for Chapter 11 Protection From Bloomberg News
IRS to Crack Down on Roth IRA Abuses From Associated Press
WORLD
Princess' Terrier Attacks Again, Biting Maid's Leg From Times Wire Reports
California Man Hurt in Deadly Avalanche From Times Wire Reports
For Bay Area Man, Holiday in Iran Became a Nightmare Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
No More Itchy, Burning Ads at Dinnertime Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
39 Militia Fighters Killed in Leftist Attack From Times Wire Reports
Talks Urged to Ease Travel to Pakistan From Times Wire Reports
Critic of Government Gets 10-Year Sentence From Times Wire Reports
Premier Again Visits Controversial Shrine From Times Wire Reports
Israeli Soldier Held in Gaza Shooting From Associated Press
Karzai Adamant on a Strong Presidency for Afghanistan Hamida Ghafour, Special to The Times
Pessimism Hides S. Africa's Gains Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
Iraq Blast Kills Five Esther Schrader, Tracy Wilkinson and Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writers
Israel Plans to Increase Settlements in the Golan From Times Wire Services
Terror Concerns Vie With Joy to Usher in '04 From Associated Press
Bologna to X-Ray Certain Outgoing Packages From Associated Press
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Iran Aid From Associated Press
NEWS
Critics' Picks Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Buzz Clubs Heidi Sigmund Cuda
Finally Associated Press
Buzz Bands Kevin Bronson
What to look for in '04 Suzanne Muchnic; Chris Pasles; Diane Haithman; Mark Swed; Lewis Segal; Randy Lewis; Kevin Crust; Robin Rauzi; Kevin Bronson
Distant lands seem next-door Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
'Chicago' with N.Y. vibe
Willie Nelson to sing against war Randy Lewis
Holiday closures
Across a crowded bar
Popularity soars along with riders Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
'Love Below' is back on top Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Last Chance David C. Nichols
Sussing out the real thing Kevin Bronson, Times Staff Writer
Xiomara gets its mojito mojo working on Melrose Avenue S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
A 'Queer Eye' cast on Hussein
Three-day forecast
Cronkite keeps tradition David Bauder, Associated Press
A show of faith for all to see Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
Floating, skating and singing through the day John Scheibe, Times Staff Writer
Hostile takeover Pete Metzger, Times Staff Writer
'American Wedding' is an invite to a raunch reception Susan King
It's a means to a friend Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
A pirate's life of toil Jessica Hundley, Special to The Times
Insight beyond compare Reed Johnson and Renee Tawa, Times Staff Writers
Far away from Hollywood Heidi Siegmund Cuda, Special to The Times
A picture of passion Toni Bentley, Special to The Times
Everything's coming up roses Carolyn Patricia Scott
Grace Kelly? Might as well have said Gene Kelly Samantha Bonar, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
New Year Might Not Be Happy for Hackett Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Wilson's Little to Sit Out Season John Ortega; Elia Powers;Paul McLeod and Dave McKibben, From Staff Reports
Matadors' Trip Didn't Have Snowball's Chance Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Arkansas Rushes Past Missouri From Associated Press
Sale Is Put on Owners' Agenda Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writer
Kings See Winless Streak Reach Seven Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Childress Is Set to Put Best Foot Forward Robyn Norwood
Wells Leaves the Yankees for Deal With the Padres From Staff and Wire Reports
They're Ready to Duke It Out MIKE TERRY
Thompson Conflicted Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Keys To The Game
Argentina's Tevez Is Latin America's Best Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Leinart Expects a Tough Test Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Malone Headed to Injured List; O'Neal a No-Show at Practice Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Sooner, Later Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
An Underdog That Likes It David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Ema Bovary Gets Help, Extends Streak Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Raiders Officially Fire Callahan From Associated Press
Quotebook
Richardson Is Golden Against the Nuggets Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Pistons Plug Away to Win Third in Row From Associated Press
Growing Costs Are Sore Issue in NHL Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Whoever Wins Rose Bowl Will Have a Song in Their Heart Bill Plaschke
King Robyn Pursues Another Local Sweep BOB MIESZERSKI
Gonzaga Loses Two Players in Victory From Associated Press
San Jose State's Parry to Play in Shrine Game From Associated Press
Long in the Tooth Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Gophers Win on Late Kick From Associated Press
LSU Players Are Planning to Have a Home-Field Advantage Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Orange Bowl Feeling Blue Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Afinogenov, Satan Turn Trick for Sabres From Associated Press
Top Performers
Scheduling Quirk Sends Water Polo Topsy-Turvy Lauren Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Excalibur Tournament Is a Proving Ground Elia Powers, Times Staff Writer
Three-Act Program Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Ban on Ephedra Triggers Rush for Many to Stock Up Paul McLeod, Melinda Fulmer and David Wharton, Times Staff Writers
Solid to the Core Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
For Salei and Ducks, It's Finer in Carolina From Associated Press
No Split Decision Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
A Small Town Grapples With Loss of 7 Teenagers David Lamb, Times Staff Writer
These Fruitcakes Don't Go Wanting From Times Wire Reports
Man Who Fired Gun in Celebration Gets Prison From Times Wire Reports
Soldier Fights to Save His Name David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Chemical Cloud Forces Community Evacuation From Times Wire Reports
Dean a Resounding Winner in 'Money Primary' Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Lottery Winner Has $162-Million Payday From Times Wire Reports
Security Is Up as 2003 Winds Down John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Boy, 12, Rescues His Baby Sister From Burning House in W.Va. From Associated Press
Bush Sees Donor Potential in Democratic 'Attacks' From Associated Press
Trouble With Gay Characters Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
USDA Defends Its 'Mad Cow' Disease Efforts Johanna Neuman and Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Plea Bargain May Free Teenage Killer From Associated Press
Chief of Yucca Mountain Waste Dump Panel to Quit From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
'Maria and Alfonso at Winter Camp' Christopher Nyerges, Special to The Times
Ranchos were state's early developments
OPINION
Whoever Did This to the Trojans Has a Heart of Silicon Paul Vercammen
Safe Bet
Snow We Used to Know
Paving the Way to Less Congestion
Science in a Humbler State
U.S. Victories Don't Stop Terrorists
Don't Help Spread Internet Rumors
With Friends Like These Max Boot
State's Water Cannot Be Privately Owned
They Too Left a Mark
The Death Penalty: A 1% Nonsolution to Crime Jeff Gillenkirk
Threat on the Horizon
A New Year's Wish for Perilous Times
'Passion' Follows the Scripture David Klinghoffer
Giving a True Account of the Unemployed
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