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What happened on August 31, 2006
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Gene Simmons, 69; Rockabilly Songwriter Sang `Haunted House' From the Associated Press
Fullerton Police: Boarder Killed Girl, Took Own Life Garrett Therolf, Times Staff Writer
Crowd captures `Night Stalker'
Construction Executive Pleads Guilty to Bribery Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
Inland Blaze Kept at 2,000 Acres Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Ruling Allows Buddhists to Continue Worshiping From Times Staff Reports
Checks Roll In as Laws Flow Out Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Police Killing of O.C. Teen Is Investigated From a Times Staff Writer
School Officials Didn't Violate Law, Judge Says From Times Staff Reports
And Emmy for Crime Show Goes to ... Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
Riverside County Car Yields Bodies From a Times Staff Writer
For Mayor, Opportunity and Daunting Challenges Duke Helfand, Times Staff Writer
District Prepares for Legal Fight With Mayor Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
A Vote to Quit the Electoral College Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
2003 Ventura Rape Victim Awarded $20 Million in Suit From the Associated Press
There's Trouble Where Sympathy Fears to Tread Dana Parsons
Juice, Grease and Muscle Can Beat Merit George Skelton
Sweeping Changes in Elder Care Pass Jack Leonard and Robin Fields, Times Staff Writers
State Notifies Deficient Transplant Programs Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writer
Murder Charge Sought in SUV Attacks Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Placentia Official to Pay Fine Dan Weikel, Times Staff Writer
Details of Blast Emerge From the Associated Press
O.C. Creek Cleanup Is Planned Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Thousands to Join Labor Day Rallies Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
Where Dream Is Still Possible Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
William F. Quinn, 87; Governor Helped Lead Hawaii to Statehood From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tiny Menagerie Is Told to Find a New Zoo J. Michael Kennedy, Times Staff Writer
Suspects Considered Wily if Not Dangerous Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Joseph Stefano, 84; Was Screenwriter Behind `Psycho,' `Outer Limits' Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Glenn Ford, 90; Prolific, Popular Actor Starred in `Blackboard Jungle,' `Gilda' From a Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Long Beach's oil platforms still spout design ingenuity Andy Brumer
He got his proposal down, and across, to her Justine Schroeder, Special to The Times
No-hype vibe. Good burgers. Stiff drinks. Dean Kuipers, Special to The Times
Snow, surf? All boards welcome
'Idol's' Hicks settles lawsuit From the Associated Press
Finally
Diddy's Danity Kane takes top spot Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Breaking news: Your mike is on From the Associated Press
Woman of Color touches nerve
He's not into you, he's into his family Mark Sachs
Just a friendly get-together Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Weekend Forecast
Reggae is part of the family Steve Baltin, Special to The Times
London to L.A. by express Charlie Amter
Buzz Clubs Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Buzz Bands Kevin Bronson
On the short circuit Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Up to his old stunts Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Enter sandman, bring Radiohead with you Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
Piercing taste buds Leslee Komaiko
A shortcut to Oscar fame? Robert Abele, Special to The Times
Your big mouth will ruin it
Ripened and still red hot
A slimmer view of Couric From the Associated Press
Ronnie Dunn tops CMA nominations From the Associated Press
Schieffer ends anchor stint Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Xian Zhang is at home in Bowl Adam Baer, Special to The Times
Brief, but long on pleasure Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Shh! It's undiscovered S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
The August Wilson legacy revisited
As pretty as a picture Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
WORLD
Israel Says Syria, Not Just Iran, Supplied Missiles to Hezbollah Peter Spiegel and Laura King, Times Staff Writers
Writer Held in Iran Released, Official Says From Times Wire Reports
Britain Extends Detentions in Alleged Plot Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
Category 3 Storm Threatens Mexico From Reuters
A Tight Community Torn Apart Suhail Ahmad, Times Staff Writer
Journalist Convicted of Spying Gets 5 Years From Times Wire Reports
Israel Pegs Its Pullout to Release of Captives Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Iraqi Forces Not Ready Yet, U.S. General Says Louise Roug and Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writers
Two Marines Admit Killing Iraqi Man Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
A Tourist With Stars in Her Eyes David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Nobelist's Fiction Brought to Life His Beloved Cairo John Daniszewski, Special to The Times
Sri Lanka Accused of Killing 17 Aid Workers Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
In Caracas, the Poor Shall Inherit the Golf Course Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Hollywood Palladium Sale Deal Collapses Roger Vincent
Home Depot to Cut 300 Jobs at Headquarters From the Associated Press
GDP Data Lend Credence to Expectation of Steady Rates From Reuters
Two Plead Not Guilty in Stock Option Case From the Associated Press
Data Give Stocks a Slight Lift From Times Wire Services
GM Stops Buying Ads on `Survivor' From the Associated Press
Venezuela Raises Taxes on Oil Projects From the Associated Press
Read This E-Mail -- Then Scram David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Union at Northwest Pushes Its Strike Case From the Associated Press
Pay-TV Bill OKd by State Senate James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Valassis Sues Advo to Call Off Merger Deal From the Associated Press
Christie's to Auction Vintage Barbie Dolls From Times staff and Bloomberg News
Wild Planet Recalls Pool Squirt Guns From Bloomberg News
TCW to Launch Fund for Distressed Real Estate From Bloomberg News
Merck Wins New Trial on Vioxx Award From Reuters
Verizon Drops DSL Fee Plan James S. Granelli, Times Staff Writer
Southwest Faces Labor Test From Reuters
Tests Reveal Fake Drugs From Canada From the Associated Press
American Funds Hit by Fine, Censure Tom Petruno and Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writers
Costco Issues Warning on Profit From the Associated Press
A Network's Drama Meg James, Times Staff Writer
Wi-Fi Phones Are a Cool Way to Go David Colker, Times Staff Writer
State on Verge of Greenhouse Gas Restrictions Marc Lifsher and Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writers
TiVo's Loss Widens as Legal Costs Rise From the Associated Press
Dock Workers' Suit Over Pay Is Settled Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Union Trying to Organize Hilton at LAX Seeks Boycott Over Tactics Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Clorox Taps Coke Executive as CEO From Bloomberg News
SPORTS
Soriano Has Concussion After Being Hit on Head Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
They're Much More Than Fifth Wheels J.A. Adande
Lowe Walked Away With Win in Relief Steve Springer and Tim Brown, Times Staff Writers
Dodgers March On in August Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Monarchs Pummel the Shock From the Associated Press
Eagles Release Pinkston, Detmer From the Associated Press
Anderson Powers the Angels Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
It Seems Little Brings Out the Nice Side in Everyone T.J. Simers
No One Has Told Him He's Supposed to Lose Bill Dwyre
Taylor's Working to Get Back Up to Speed Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Roundup
Roundup
Title Bout Chris Dufresne
Now You Know
Tigers Avoid Sweep After Wang Wins 16th From the Associated Press
Galaxy Lets One Slip Away in End From the Associated Press
Europeans Haven't Been Too Gentle Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Pujols, Cardinals End Marlins' Streak From the Associated Press
U.S. Makes Case for the Defense Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Still Learning on the Job Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Downthedustyroad Seeks Just a Little Adoration BOB MIESZERSKI
Arkansas' Motivation Should Be Razor-Sharp Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
NHRA to Change Its Points Format Jim Peltz
Thomas Looks for Fresh Start Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Sprewell Is Questioned in Alleged Sexual Assault Grahame L. Jones;Steve Springer, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Agassi Giving It His Best Shot Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Four Games to Watch PETER YOON
The Times' Top 25 CHRIS DUFRESNE
Top Players Win on Style Points at Open Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
He's Right Man for All the Jobs Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
HOME & GARDEN
From the '50s to your wall Bettijane Levine, Times Staff Writer
If a new look is on your holiday list Jake Klein, Special to The Times
Winds of change ahead Robert Smaus
A crash course in letting go Chris Erskine
Leafy living spaces that aim high Nancy Yoshihara;Bettijane Levine
Modern classics David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
Summer's scarlet finish Lili Singer, Special to The Times
A big, beautiful empty David A. Keeps, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Man Found Guilty in College Student's Slaying From Times Wire Reports
Labor Group Takes $40-Million Aim at Midterm Elections Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Comair Controller Said to Have Slept 2 Hours From Times Wire Reports
Polygamist Leader to Be Prosecuted in 2 States From Times Wire Reports
National Guardsmen on Alert for Ernesto From Times Wire Reports
School Shooting Suspect Charged in Dad's Death From Times Wire Reports
Parks Won't Yield to Motors Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
Salt Lake Mayor Joins War Protest James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Cigarettes Packing More Nicotine, Report Shows From the Associated Press
Alaska's Stevens Put a Hold on Pork-Barrel Transparency Bill Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Former State Department Official Is Blamed in Plame Leak Richard B. Schmitt and Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writers
PhD in Patience Required Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Secretary of Indefensible
Heroes who defied the flames
A winning hand
A warped way with words
Battle lines at Crenshaw High
Keep it rolling
The mayor's school plan is the wrong answer
When too many homes are castles PATT MORRISON
Israel's soldiers bring the war back home Alan Kaufman, ALAN KAUFMAN, a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, is the author of the novel "Matches," published last year by Little, Brown.
Chicago -- the wimpy city Nick Gillespie, NICK GILLESPIE is the editor of Reason magazine (www.reason.com).
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