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What happened on December 06, 2006
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Facial tune-ups that went downhill fast Bob Pool and Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writers
Ray Parfet Jr., 84; last family member to lead Upjohn firm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
John Serrano Jr., 69; his lawsuit changed the way state's schools are funded Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
School in Irvine halts its plan to scan fingerprints Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Pena shooting blamed on lack of supervision Patrick McGreevy and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Gov. offers a plan to redraw districts Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Decayed body found; ID, cause of death sought From a Times Staff Writer
Supervisors approve increase in living wage From Times Staff Reports
Immigrants' health assessed in Rand study Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
18 college papers join in editorial From a Times Staff Writer
Program OKd to help homeless pay for housing From Times Staff Reports
Costly Moorpark blaze is contained Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Crime down for 4th year, Bratton says Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Rousing debut for Chandler Pavilion
No words, no sign of a heart from developer Steve Lopez
Jeanne A. Smith, 75; sickle cell expert pushed testing of infants From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Witness cannot ID attackers From a Times Staff Writer
Racial slur used again, rued again Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
Vote to replace Correa is Feb. 6 Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
High court considers privacy issue Maura Dolan, Times Staff Writer
Dire health effects of pollution reported Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Guardian details problems Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Officials hope to save HIV center Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Marshall Diaz, 62; used maps to boost Latino voting power Jocelyn Y. Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Police drop a shaky tactic H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Probe of actor's crash to take weeks Richard Winton and Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writers
Class in conflict resolution stokes old angers Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Black history at risk? Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Former deputy accepts plea deal Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
She took a stand to testify Jill Leovy, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Jamba Juice issues health warning From the Associated Press
GM opens rollover test facility From the Associated Press
Bridgestone to acquire equipment firm Bandag From Reuters
State starts crackdown on uninsured drivers Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Service sector picks up speed From Reuters
Also
Move dims outlook for airline `open skies' pact From Bloomberg News
Iran blocks access to YouTube website From the Associated Press
12 firms win ruling on claims of rigged IPOs From Bloomberg News
Edwards to eliminate 70 jobs in reorganization From Reuters
Briefly From Bloomberg News
Toll Bros. posts 44% decline in profit From Reuters
Latest data give boost to stocks From the Associated Press
Federal pension agency lifts maximum benefit From the Associated Press
Firm puts profit to good work Cyndia Zwahlen, Special to The Times
When you'll need that attorney Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
MySpace to block predators From the Associated Press
U.S. sales chief for Chrysler to depart John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Regulatory panel clears NYSE's bid for Euronext From the Associated Press
Nickelodeon unites Noggin and Nick Jr. From Bloomberg News
Shrinking Ameriquest loan empire may be sold E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Countrywide agrees to adopt controls to ensure fair lending From Reuters
Kroger posts 16% gain in profit, raises forecast From the Associated Press
State pushes to revise workers' comp process Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Yahoo makes big changes at the top Chris Gaither and Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writers
IRS removes loan offers from e-filing From the Associated Press
Kia Motors names new CEO of U.S. unit From Bloomberg News
Exec rejoins DreamWorks From a Times Staff Writer
Amgen facing ill winds Daniel Costello, Times Staff Writer
Writers Guild is criticized for contract tactic Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
2 arrested in piracy of Oscar `screener' films Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
It pays to pitch. $1.25 million, exactly. Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
John Denver territory, Christmas style David C. Nichols, Special to The Times
Outsiders' WWII from the inside Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
French news to go 24/7 From the Associated Press
CBS is again No. 1; NBC wins 18-49s From City News Service
Pavarotti won't appear after all From Reuters
Finally
'FoxTrot' to slow to a saunter From a Times staff writer
Whopper of a bill at 'Tiffany's' From the Associated Press
Rocky hangs up gloves -- in museum From the Associated Press
Seeing what made Barry run Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
To a less `Toxic' new year Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Spears tops Yahoo list of searches Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Moving forward after `Left Behind' Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
Nonprofit arts face the music Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Priced to preserve Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
Set a boundary and they will break it Charlotte Stoudt, Special to The Times
Japan a bit dizzy over U2's `Vertigo' tour Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
South Bay's `Oliver!' marshals its forces Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
From a survivor to the screamers Robin Abcarian, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Johnson's conspiracy theory cites Lewis From the Associated Press
Angels unlikely to get Ramirez or LaRoche Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Criticism doesn't faze Kiffin Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Mata muscles up to carry the Bruins Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Nash's 20 assists leads surging Suns From the Associated Press
Visnovsky makes himself understood on the ice Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Fast start sparks Red Wings' 5-1 victory From the Associated Press
Heat loses drive along with its driving force Helene Elliott
Cassell still a big Livingston supporter Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
LSU defeats Texas A&M From the Associated Press
Drew near $70-million deal in Boston From the Associated Press
League suspends Saints' Thomas From the Associated Press
Bryant follows routine with ankle to the letter Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Brand may finally have groove back Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
He's got big dinner plans but the gloves come off T.J. SIMERS
Bryzgalov is day to day Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers and Saito agree to deal Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Sparks' sale to investors nearly done Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Chow may have a choice of jobs Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
He's been working on a curse-ball Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Shockers rise by doing just that Robyn Norwood
Less Side Story Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
2005 Franz Hirtzberger `Rotes Tor' Gruner Veltliner Federspiel S. Irene Virbila
That old razzle-dazzle Leslie Brenner, Times Staff Writer
A cozy Eastside wine bar with Pacific soul Susan LaTempa, Times Staff Writer
Place mats with panache Betty Hallock
From restaurant to restaurant, the olives speak volumes about the chef Amy Scattergood and Leslie Brenner
Vintage brews kick in Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
A languid seven hours to perfection Anne Willan, Special to The Times
Almost paradise Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Mr. Sinatra has left the room Leslie Brenner, Times Staff Writer
Luscious, complex ... caramel Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
14 Shiites on bus slain in Iraq Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
2 from U.S. among dead in bombing From Times Wire Reports
Looking to themselves for solutions Alexandra Zavis and Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writers
Pakistan open to peace deal From the Associated Press
Accord on Iran sanctions proves elusive From Times Wire Reports
Post-coup state of emergency called From Times Wire Reports
Chavez rebuffs U.S. goodwill gesture From the Associated Press
Italy seeks to indict 31 in cleric's abduction From the Associated Press
Lebanese `martyr' joins long tradition Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
Key figure in poisoning case hospitalized David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Leader of Oaxaca protests is arrested Hector Tobar and Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writers
What would happen if the U.S. left Iraq? Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Don't play dead for Putin MAX BOOT, MAX BOOT is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. mboot@latimescolumnists.com
Lots of smoke, not much fire ERIN AUBRY KAPLAN, ekaplan@latimescolumnists.com
The lines form here
Out in the cold
'Statesman' is an unlikely title
Prop. 83 stance defended
Jury still out on court changes
Inauguration or coronation?
Black, white and Brown
Champagne schemes and caviar glitches Trey Ellis, TREY ELLIS is a screenwriter, novelist, essayist and an assistant professor at Columbia University.
Mexico's president faces challenges
Anger over clergy abuse
A cancer in Lebanon Tony Badran, TONY BADRAN is a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Syria and Lebanon. His blog can be found at beirut2bayside.blogspot.com.
NATIONAL
Drugs said to boost suicide risk in young From Times Wire Reports
Appeal planned on Katrina funds From Times Wire Reports
Cheney daughter, partner expecting From Times Wire Reports
GOP's big plans yield little gain Noam N. Levey and Richard Simon, Times Staff Writers
Civil liberties panel is criticized at 1st hearing Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Ohio smoking ban to clear the air in public Tim Jones, Chicago Tribune
Gates' main appeal as he seeks confirmation: He's not Rumsfeld Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
NASA tackles prelaunch problems From the Associated Press
Slain boy's mother accused of hoax From Times Wire Reports
Court Bars Automatic Deportations In Drug Cases David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Traveler risk assessment system gets more review From the Associated Press
Gates Cites U.s. Flaws In Iraq Policy Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
New York orders restaurants to stop cooking with trans fats Ellen Barry, Times Staff Writer
N.Y. college probes theft of list with student information From Newsday
11 Taco Bells linked in E. coli inquiry From the Associated Press
Nevada justices appear to back judicial reforms Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Senate ends standoff on AIDS funds From the Associated Press
Family's ordeal not over after rescue in the snow Sam Howe Verhovek and Lee Romney, Times Staff Writers
Study spotlights severe postpartum mental disorders Ronald Kotulak, Chicago Tribune
Private school is allowed to favor Native Hawaiians in its admissions Henry Weinstein, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Mt. Oscar John Horn, Betsy Sharkey, Susan King and Tom O'Neil
Follow her lead Tom O'Neil
In The Spirit
Drama King John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Scorsese's Money Man JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand stands TOM O'NEIL
`Borat' may have last laugh Josh Young, Special to The Times
Goodwill hunting Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Academy Awards: Actor
Jackets required Ginny Chien, Special to The Times
Anti- Glitz Blitz Elizabeth Snead, Special to The Times
Oscar Can't Carry A Tune PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beyond Borders Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
The Studio Report Tom O'Neil
AUTOS
Quick: Bike Or Bronco? SUSAN CARPENTER
Cycle World show pushes the limits Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Newer diabetes drug found more effective Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
Anti-clot drugs urged with coated stents Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
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