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What happened on May 31, 2006
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Woman Gets $2 Million in Matchmaker Lawsuit Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Thelma Bernstein, 95; Mother of Albert Brooks Was Former Actress Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Northrop VP, His Wife and Child Die in Plane Crash From the Associated Press
Sex Offender Housing Scarce Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer
Portrait Emerges of a Baffling Pair Paul Pringle and Hemmy So, Times Staff Writers
Venial Issue, Mortal Response Dana Parsons, Dana Parsons' column appears Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. He can be reached at (714) 966-7821 or at dana .parsons@latimes.com. An archive of his recent columns is at www.latimes.com/parsons.
Weighty Matters on Menu With the Lt. Gov. Steve Lopez, Reach the columnist at steve.lopez@latimes.com and read previous columns at www.latimes.com/lopez
Evidence Seized in Gang Sweep; 4 Cited, Released
Police, Citing Danger, Kill Mountain Lion From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Study of Sheriff's Jail-Time Policy Ordered From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Board Votes to Create Public Health Agency From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Accused of Killing O.C. Official in Crash Had Prior Crime Tanya Caldwell, Times Staff Writer
Joseph W. Segura, 66; Urologist Advanced Kidney Stone Treatment From Times Wire Reports
Police Kill Man After Chasing His Car 5 Miles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Killing Scene `a Bloody Mess' Mai Tran and Christopher Goffard, Times Staff Writers
Peter C. Borsari, 67; Celebrity Photographer Shot Candid Moments From Times Wire Reports
McCain Won't Attend Bilbray's Fundraiser From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Council Rejects Plan to Help Tenants of Venice Complex Stephen Clark, Times Staff Writer
Bible school sets a solid foundation
TV Ad Angers Police Union Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Mayor, Foes Scrap Again Over Schools Duke Helfand and Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writers
A Place for Mogul Skiing Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Family of Dead Inmate Calls for Inquiry Matt Lait, Times Staff Writer
Landing in an O.C. Court, This IOU Was Red All Over Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Term Limits Pit Allies Against One Another Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
County Seeks to Block Army Auction of Site Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Bill to Bolster Election Clout Gains Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Jail Space, Policing Top Issues in Sheriff's Race Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Steve Mizerak, 61; Pool Champ Seen in Ads, Training Videos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 Wrecks Snarl Commute for Inland Empire Drivers Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Hugh Patterson Jr., 91; Publisher of Arkansas Gazette From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Car May Be a Key Element in Case Richard Winton and Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writers
Carolyn Bell, 85; Professor Inspired Women to Aim High in Business Jobs Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Just `listen to the harmony' Leslie Brenner, Times Staff Writer
2002 Podere Le Boncie `Le Trame' Chianti Classico S. Irene Virbila
Small bites
The morning routine gets some buttering up Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer
One big, happy market
Shaken, stirred by martini mixes
Who's minding this kitchen? S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Dan Tana's fan begs to differ
Tasted 30 years later: They're alive! Patrick Comiskey, Special to The Times
Indian at home Barbara Hansen
Jazz with some rockin' specialties Susan LaTempa, Times Staff Writer
On the lookout for spuds and spears Russ Parsons
Flourless raspberry soufflés
The royal raspberry Jenn Garbee, Special to The Times
Raspberry tart with hazelnut crust and lemon verbena ice cream
Dip into summer Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Chefs to the stars go public Leslee Komaiko
ENTERTAINMENT
Life after death Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
$10 million is paid for Ming vase From the Associated Press
Suit Alleges Monroe Exhibit Mostly Bogus Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Pavarotti moves back concerts From the Associated Press
Mayne to assist New Orleans Diane Haithman
Sting reaches to 16th century From a Times staff writer
Bellucci is cast as Sonia Gandhi From the Associated Press
Fund will invest in art from India From Bloomberg News
In Jefferson's letters, a man, not a myth Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Finally
Playboy festival gives power to the people Don Heckman, Special to The Times
CBS Correspondent's E-Mail Before Blast Haunts Co-Workers Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Through hell, high water or Web filters Steven Barrie-Anthony, Times Staff Writer
Bollywood joyride has something for everyone John Anderson, Special to The Times
`Devil Wears Prada' will open L.A. Film Festival From a Times Staff Writer
Metal, without the hard edges Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
Cause of a `Break-Up' Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
Maher dives into Amazon's `Fishbowl' Shana Ting Lipton, Special to The Times
Getty to display religious icons from Mt. Sinai Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
MGM Drops Sony as DVD, TV Distributor Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Talent Agency ICM to Move to Century City Claire Hoffman
It's a Borrower's Market in Financing Cyndia Zwahlen, Special to The Times
Polo Ralph Lauren Sued by 4 Ex-Workers Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Confidence Index Drops From the Associated Press
Also
Veteran to Head Troubled GM Unit John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Rates on Short-Term T-Bills Rise in Auction From the Associated Press
By the numbers
Stock Prices Again in Retreat Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Time Warner, Comcast Sued Over Adelphia Plan From Bloomberg News
Disney to Sell Film Downloads From the Associated Press
McAfee Counsel Is Fired in Probe From Reuters
Wyeth Is Warned on Quality Control at Plant From Reuters
Filing Taxes as an LLC at Home Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
Albertsons Sale OKd by Shareholders From the Associated Press
U.S. Internet Ads Jump 38% From Reuters
Freddie Mac's '05 Earnings Fall 27% From Bloomberg News
Toyota to Recall 320,000 Priuses John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Antitrust Officials Said to Be Watching Napster Suit Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Student Loan Rates to Rise July 1 Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Proposed Water Rate Rules Are Dropped Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
BASF Successful in Bid for U.S. Chemical Firm From the Associated Press
Tribune May Repurchase 25% of Stock Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Reviewing Bridgestone's Steeltex Tires From Bloomberg News
High-Tech Sign Language Could Replace the Mouse Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writer
Flour Prices Rise as Wheat Costs Increase From Reuters
SUVs Improve in Rollover Testing From the Associated Press
Music's Digital Pioneer Leaves EMI for Consulting Dawn C. Chmielewski, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Nations Move Closer to Unity on Iran Strategy Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Strongman Suharto Released From Hospital From Times Wire Reports
Doctors Face Firing in Protest Over Preferences From Times Wire Reports
At Least 45 Die in Iraq Violence Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
EU-U.S. Deal on Passenger Data Deemed Illegal From Reuters
2 Dispute List of Massacre Victims in Court Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Critic of Paying Warlords Transferred From Times Wire Reports
Israelis Enter Gaza to Confront Rocket-Firing Attackers Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Aid Elusive for Quake Victims Dinda Jouhana and Richard C. Paddock, Special to The Times
President Takes Over National Security Duties From Times Wire Reports
Iraq Envoy Wants Slaying Inquiry Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
Afghans Call for Trial of U.S. Troops Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Hopes for Iraq Pullback Fading Louise Roug and Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writers
Mexico Rivals Vie for Dissatisfied Middle Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Jaimes Feeds Off Father's Example Eric Sondheimer
Galaxy Tonight Grahame L. Jones
Gagne to Serve Suspension Again Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Donnelly Says He's Working It Out Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Hold Off Chicago for a 64-55 Victory From the Associated Press
Arenas Disputes Police Report From Times Wire Reports
Big Test for Squallacious BOB MIESZERSKI
Angels Make It Six Out of Seven Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Insult Comes With Injury Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Sabres Force Game 7 With Overtime Win From the Associated Press
Blue Jays' Wells Hits Three Homers From the Associated Press
Now You Know
Sparks Tonight MIKE TERRY
Dodgers Dispatch Braves, Conflict Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Reports Say Clemens Will Join the Astros From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NCAA to Allow Replay Challenge Bill Shaikin, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hall Passes on Finalists Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Golf Pro's Wife Chose to Shoot From Hip Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Padres' Young Misses No-Hit Bid From the Associated Press
Barbaro Is Improving From the Associated Press
Bell's Return Is Spark for Suns Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Gretzky to Return to Coyotes From the Associated Press
Anaheim Decides to Appeal Court Loss Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Riley Tinkers With Success Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Boxer's Delivery Is Special Bill Dwyre
NATIONAL
White Supremacist's Conviction Stands From Times Wire Reports
Ex-Gov. Announces Run, Criticizes Pipeline Deal From Times Wire Reports
Muhammad Is Guilty in 6 Sniper Slayings From Times Wire Reports
VA Official Resigns Over Notification of ID Theft From Times Wire Reports
FBI Search Ends With No Sign of Hoffa's Body From Times Wire Reports
Serial Killer Trades Guilty Plea for Life Term From Times Wire Reports
Democrats Weigh Risks of Caution Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Court Curbs the Speech of Public Employees David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer
Official's Help for Abramoff Described From the Associated Press
Congressman Could Challenge Federal Possession of Papers Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
Reid Defends Free Tickets From Boxing Regulators From the Associated Press
Bush Turns to Wall St. for Treasury Secretary Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Signatures Handed In to Repeal Abortion Ban Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Onward Christian Surfers Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
The Bird-Watching Businessman Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Coming up short on AIDS
Looking forward to Tuesday ERIN AUBRY KAPLAN
Treasury's new man
General Motors and the U.S. economic engine
Al Gore makes conservatives twitchy
Blame for alleged war crime goes to the top
China's military
A clear picture on cable regulation
Darfur solution: Send in the mercenaries MAX BOOT, MAX BOOT is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Duty, honor, investigation
Shooting holes in a lawsuit Jon Wiener, JON WIENER is professor of history at UC Irvine and the author of "Historians in Trouble," which contains a chapter on John Lott.
AUTOS
Focus on DUIs shifts to drugs Jeanne Wright, Special to The Times
No missing the impact of VW's ad campaign Paul Farhi, The Washington Post
After a nice stretch, Kia comes up short DAN NEIL, Automotive critic Dan Neil can be reached at dan.neil@ latimes.com.
SCIENCE
AIDS Growth Slowing Worldwide, U.N. Finds Thomas H. Maugh II, Times Staff Writer
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