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What happened on December 13, 2006
FOOD
Cookie Of The Year Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Cookie time: Silpat or parchment? Susan LaTempa, Times Staff Writer
Fresh-picked apple cocktails Jenn Garbee, Special to The Times
Cool idea Susan LaTempa
One, two, three ... reveal! Betty Hallock
2005 Domaine Les Grands Bois `Cuvee Les Trois Soeurs' S. Irene Virbila
Making a virtue of simplicity S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Drumroll, please: Our Top 10 Amy Scattergood
Festival's littlest gifts Leslie Brenner, Times Staff Writer
It's a great season for thrillers Betty Hallock, Times Staff Writer
Honey-glazed roasted pears
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Residents resigned to $1-billion 5 Freeway expansion Jean Guccione, Times Staff Writer
M. Nodell, 91; illustrator who drew superhero Green Lantern From Newsday
Billboard company given fines Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Raymond P. Shafer, 89; governor left finances in disarray From the Associated Press
Computer tracking of officers' conduct delayed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Robot-reporting resident left with egg on his face Steve Harvey
$19.3 million OKd for helping the homeless From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boy apprehended after toy gun incident on bus Times Staff and Wire Reports
$1,000 offered to groups for LAPD recruiting help From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bankruptcy-era broker Merrill Lynch embraced From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Intruder's stabber is identified as ex-officer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. accepts mysterious bequest Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Defendant in Thompson killings doesn't testify From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pellicano co-defendant pleads guilty to felonies Greg Krikorian, Times Staff Writer
Democrats offer health plan Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Initial report identifies fire's probable cause From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Council OKs fire safety rules for large high-rises From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State ranks low in health disaster readiness Rong-Gong Lin II, Times Staff Writer
Ex-priest to face more charges, prosecutor says Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Ex-dean pleads guilty to a child porn charge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 men held on hate crime charges Ashraf Khalil and Sharon Bernstein, Times Staff Writers
Inmate found 8 hours after leaving work crew From Times Staff and Wire Reports
City sued by family of woman killed on beach From Times Staff and Wire Reports
City paying high price in dispute over rentals Steve Lopez
Seeking to allay fears on data loss Rebecca Trounson and Stuart Silverstein, Times Staff Writers
Boy, 12, shot on freeway will probably not survive Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hotels urged to end pay fight Joe Mathews, Times Staff Writer
South O.C. courthouse funds OKd Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Gay teenager's civil rights suit nearing end Kelly-Anne Suarez, Times Staff Writer
O.C. board adds funds for trauma unit care Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Gang raid nets meth and cash Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
3rd suspect detained in Camarillo man's death Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Nunez wants use of badges probed Dan Morain and Evelyn Larrubia, Times Staff Writers
Judge is ordered off the bench Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Bill Briare, 76; as mayor, promoted Las Vegas around the world From the Associated Press
Mega-projects could reshape L.A. growth Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Oxnard is sued in death of sunbather Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
Couple found happiness before tragedy Sara Lin, Times Staff Writer
Nearly bare Bruins will brave the chilly night Charles Proctor, Times Staff Writer
Officer is again under scrutiny in wife's death Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Marine died backing her beliefs Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Marty Moates, 49; motorcycle racer's '80 win was landmark Shav Glick, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Financiers agree to settle Napster suit Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Northrop, Aluminum Chambered in Navy bid From Bloomberg News
Irvine Co. loses suit, must pay $37.5 million Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
Venture capitalist is ordered to pay widow From Bloomberg News
Private equity groups to buy Sabre Holdings From the Associated Press
Trade deficit drops sharply in October From Reuters
UAL chief backs consolidation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
More cost cuts expected at HP From the Associated Press
Investors show interest rate concerns From Times Wire Services
SEC may raise standard for hedge fund investors From Reuters
Also
Fed again holds steady on rates Lisa Girion, Times Staff Writer
Merck reviews plans for new drugs, testing From Reuters
Best Buy's profit falls short From the Associated Press
Google options to be sold on Web Chris Gaither, Times Staff Writer
Skype to charge annual fee to call U.S., Canada From the Associated Press
Pfizer, J&J to sell some assets in acquisition deal From the Associated Press
Two ways to get phone tax refund Cyndia Zwahlen, Special to The Times
Safeway profit may top forecasts From Reuters
Europe, U.S. launch probe of LCD industry From the Associated Press
China steps up control of online, media content From the Associated Press
Toys R Us posts profit on sale of 38 stores From Bloomberg News
Housing still up in some areas Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
EADS stock trading probe intensifies From the Associated Press
Prudential Insurance to pay to end probe From the Associated Press and Bloomberg News
Wait your turn in SBA's 8(a) process Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
American to upgrade N.Y. flights Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
CKE's earnings plummet 40%; revenue grows From the Associated Press
Payment to go to ex-Enron staff From Bloomberg News
Fraud charges filed in alleged Web auction scam From Bloomberg News
Court rejects Skilling's bid to stay free pending appeal From Bloomberg News
GE expects earnings growth in 2006, '07 From the Associated Press
U.S. eases its tactics on suspect firms Jonathan Peterson and Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writers
Firms see wisdom in elder-care plans Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Six Flags says it will keep Magic Mountain rolling Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
Crafting a close-knit community Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Taco Bell on PR blitz to reassure customers From the Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
'Nip/Tuck' will implant itself here Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
A La Scala departure amid boos Chris Pasles
TV rankings
Everett honored by PEN USA From a Times staff writer
Finally
CBS extends winning streak From the Associated Press
Knievel is suing Kanye for video From the Associated Press
Report finds radio sameness From a Times staff writer
KKBT drops Joyner's show From a Times staff writer
Straddling cultures in Dublin Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Safe and sane 'Idols' Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Multiple choice Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
The experimenting is far from over Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Art of preservation in downtown Riverside Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
A father, a son and business of religion Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood Reporter eliminates 10 positions Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Building a mosaic of the 1992 L.A. riots Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Critics' Choice nominees selected Susan King, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Dark end to a hunt for love Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Closed trial held, lawyer says From Times Wire Reports
New clues turn up in Lebanon slaying From the Associated Press
4 gunmen kill Hamas judge in Gaza Strip From Times Wire Reports
Bush delays strategy report James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Robbers burn family alive From Times Wire Reports
Militants encircle site of government From Times Wire Reports
Suicide bomber kills 8 in Afghanistan From the Associated Press
Smuggling attempt is a Tootsie Flop From Times Wire Reports
Desperate, Jobless And In Harm's Way In Iraq Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Said Rifai, Times Staff Writers
Journalist for AP slain in Mosul From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iran vote is a last stand for reformers Kim Murphy and Babak Pirouz, Special to The Times
Pinochet is given a full military send-off Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Fallout rains on Olmert after nuclear remark Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Ex-ruler found guilty of genocide From the Associated Press
Five bodies and a sense of dread Janet Stobart, Times Staff Writer
Holocaust deniers rebuked From the Associated Press
SPORTS
Clippers hear from 76ers about Iverson Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Wade won't play against Suns after oral surgery From the Associated Press
Dodgers decide to keep Hendrickson, Beimel Steve Henson; Mike DiGiovanna, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gagne bids adieu to L.A., and it's sadly too soon Bill Plaschke
Ducks keep record pace going From the Associated Press
Murray loses first game as Blues' coach From the Associated Press
Jackson counts on a sturdier bench Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Injury to Odom dulls Lakers' win Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Ducks Tonight Eric Stephens
Irvine loses big lead and game From the Associated Press
Kings bow to the Sharks, 3-1 Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
The Times' rankings
Woods wins eighth player of year award Thomas Bonk
This proves it: Response times vary Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Report says Dolphins bought tape of Brady From the Associated Press
UCLA-bound Love is already rocking the house ERIC SONDHEIMER
Gonzaga finds its direction Robyn Norwood
NFL, MLS pioneer Hunt, 74, is battling for his life From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Barnes scores career-high 32 for Warriors From the Associated Press
Jarrett and Medlock earn honors Larry Stewart, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No sure thing Bill Christine, Special to The Times
Woods shares smiles with these kids Bill Dwyre
Cardinal Newman knows how to play underdog role Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Birzer's injury spotlighted insurance plight of jockeys Bill Christine
Mbah a Moute has a backer Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Doing his own thing Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
The pie-in-the-sky report MAX BOOT, MAX BOOT is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
No denying it
A good view of a problem
Relaxation has its price
Making the grade off the field
Little faith that Bush can reach out
Pork chopped
The overlooked Afghan war
Community must support education
Singing the praises of Johnny Mathis ERIN AUBRY KAPLAN
Sticky fingers
Gibson's blood lust Richard Schickel, RICHARD SCHICKEL is a film critic for Time and the author of many books, including "Elia Kazan: A Biography."
Crimes and punishments
Bills come due
A cop in pursuit of trust Will Beall, WILL BEALL, author of the novel "L.A. Rex," is a Los Angeles police officer.
NATIONAL
Gov.'s veto of gun bill overridden From Times Wire Reports
Senate ethics panel clears Reid From Times Wire Reports
Teen fatally shoots himself at school From Times Wire Reports
Democrat takes Texas House seat in runoff Lianne Hart, Times Staff Writer
Prostate cancer treatment may help elderly From Reuters
State jet will be sold on EBay From Times Wire Reports
Kucinich enters '08 race for president From the Associated Press
Larger U.S. effort in Iraq is proposed Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Majority support pullout timeline Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
State comptroller to pay $200,000 From Times Wire Reports
Six meat plants are raided in massive I.D. theft case Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer
Hotel tenant testifies in fire case From Times Wire Reports
Sentencing in inmate's death From Times Wire Reports
Administration appeals order to redesign currency From the Associated Press
Gene linked to hereditary pancreatic cancer is found Delthia Ricks, Newsday
Jefferson won't rejoin key panel From the Associated Press
3 men still missing on Mt. Hood Sam Howe Verhovek, Times Staff Writer
Guam grand jury indicts 2 in secret hiring of lobbyist Walter F. Roche Jr., Times Staff Writer
Safety issues probed at Texas nuclear plant Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
In praise of a tiny thing John Patterson, Special to The Times
Field Of Screens Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
Messiah complexities Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Dream A Little
Mt. Oscar Robert W. Welkos, Betsy Sharkey and Susan King
The Studio Report TOM O'NEIL
`Devil's' assistant Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Passing the sniff test Elizabeth Snead, Special to The Times
Paramount's dream girl JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delicious Torture Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
`Deeper And Darker' Defines His New Vision John Horn, Times Staff Writer
A Piece Of The Action TOM O'NEIL
Frill Rides Ginny Chien, Special to The Times
Star gets a leg up on publicity
SCIENCE
Discovery crew installs truss on space station Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
`Titan's Sierra Nevada' discovered John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
Doctor visits rise for youths with asthma; deaths decline From Reuters
AUTOS
Do I look phat? DAN NEIL
A crash and a rush of responses Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
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