2002: A YEAR OF CONQUEST AND CONFLICT.Dark clouds of war abroad and economic uncertainty at home hung over 2002, yet for Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, the year was filled with some shining moments of triumph and achievement that inspired hope of better days to come. We basked in the joy of the Lakers' conquest of the National Basketball Association National Basketball Association (NBA) U.S. professional basketball league. It was formed in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the National Basketball League (founded 1937) and the Basketball Association of America (1946). for the third year in a row and of the Cinderella triumph of the Angels in the World Series. Halle Berry Halle Maria Berry (IPA: /ˈhæliː ˈbɛriː/) (born August 14, 1966[1]) is an American actress. and Denzel Washington Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is a two-time Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor and director. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his portrayals of several real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin "Hurricane" made history at the Academy Awards - the first time African-Americans walked off with Oscars in both best-acting categories. A glimmering new cathedral opened, schools showed solid progress on standardized tests, housing prices soared to record levels and the driest year on record provided Southern California with an unbroken run of sunny days. Inevitably, 2002 also had its dark side, its conflicts, scandals and tragedies. Mayor James Hahn danced in victory after defeating San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. secession citywide, but now faces the challenge of winning over a community that voted to form its own city. Crime soared as gangs took over the streets while demoralized de·mor·al·ize tr.v. de·mor·al·ized, de·mor·al·iz·ing, de·mor·al·iz·es 1. To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten: an inconsistent policy that demoralized the staff. cops rode by and waved - a situation colorful new police chief William Bratton vowed to change in a hurry. A well-known actor was arrested on suspicion of for murdering his wife, a prominent journalist who grew up in the Valley was slain by Muslim terrorists in Pakistan, and the county's public health system teetered on the brink of collapse. Relive the year that was in these pages and enjoy a happy new year. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- 4 -- cover -- color) ON THE COVER: Mayor James Hahn, actress Halle Berry, Lakers Kobe Bryant and LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. Chief William Bratton. Photos by Tom Mendoza, John McCoy and Michael Owen Baker (5 -- color) Anaheim Angels,' from left, Troy Glaus, catcher Bengie Molina and pitcher Troy Percival, celebrate after winning the World Series last October. Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press |
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