2002 WHAT'S AHEAD: 2003 FORECAST: STORIES TO LOOK FOR IN THE COMING YEAR.LOCAL NEWS --Following a year dominated politically by the failed 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. and Hollywood cityhood efforts, 2003 is likely to be a year in which officials and activists pay attention to political change on a smaller scale. Several Valley-based groups have formed to try to return more power to local communities, while City Council members and Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California are looking at similar efforts to decentralize de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. city government. The goal is to address secessionists' concerns without agreeing to their proposed solution. --During 2003, the Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . , under the
leadership of Chief William Bratton, will be faced with quelling the
rise in gang crime, particularly gang killings. The department will also
be undergoing a massive reorganization in early 2003, as part of
Bratton's changes to the department.
ENTERTAINMENT --Why should the entertainment industry invent something new when it has had such success with the old. So here's what's ahead for 2003. More sequels. Next summer watch for ``Matrix Reloaded,'' ``Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines,'' ``The Hulk,'' ``American Pie 3,'' ``X-Men 2,'' ``Shrek 2,'' ``Charlie's Angels 2,'' ``Bad Boys 2,'' ``Tomb Raider 2,'' ``Legally Blonde 2'' and, who would miss ``Freddy vs. Jason?'' SPORTS --After a shaky start to the season, the Lakers' string of three consecutive championships appears in doubt. The team has shown in the early part of the season that strong performances from just Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal will not be enough. --The surprising World Champion Angels have their core returning for 2003. After a remarkable 2002 season, the team will have the chance to show it was no fluke. --The pendulum has swung in USC's favor for bragging rights in football with UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX . The Trojans seemingly have the momentum coming off an Orange Bowl appearance and Carson Palmer's Heisman Trophy. UCLA is banking on a new coach to turn things around. BUSINESS --Three local hospitals will head into bankruptcy court bankruptcy court n. the specialized Federal court in which bankruptcy matters under the Federal Bankruptcy Act are conducted. There are several bankruptcy courts in each state, and each one's territory covers several counties. this year. Granada Hills Community Hospital, Pacific Hospital of the Valley and Pine Grove Hospital filed late in 2002 after a lender failed to provide promised capital. --Disney Chairman Michael Eisner remains under pressure to push the Burbank company's performance, especially its ABC television network. ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. has found a few certifiable cer·ti·fi·a·ble adj. 1. That can or must be certified. Used of infectious, industrial, and other diseases that are required by law to be reported to health authorities. 2. hits and plans to run an episode of ``Alias'' after this month's Super Bowl to build additional buzz. --Westlake Village-based Dole Food Co. will cease to exist as a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. after its chairman announced plans last month to buy the outstanding stock and take Dole private. --Housing is expected to remain strong well into the new year. The median price of a San Fernando Valley home reached a record $331,100 in November, the most recent figures available. Sales are also expected to keep the pace of 2002, which record their second-best year ever. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) The San Fernando Valley may be looking at political change on a small scale in the coming year. Here is a view of the Encino Reservoir. Charlotte Schmid-Maybach/Staff Photographer |
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