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What happened on October 15, 2006
NEWS
Where the Polygamists Have White-Picket Fences Kirsten Scharnberg and Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune
In Poland, Nazi Uniform Sales Cause Unease Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Writer
Triple 7s Make Popular Wedding Date Patrick T. Reardon, Chicago Tribune
Slave's Descendants Organize to Keep Their Land Bruce Smith, Associated Press Writer
Wobblies' Artifacts Go to Chicago Library William Mullen, Chicago Tribune
The Shopaholic Label Fits Both Sexes Curtis L. Taylor, Newsday Staff Writer
Behind Bars, a Remnant of a Desperate Time Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Writer
Tracking the Elusive Ghosts of the Russian Far East Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune
REAL ESTATE
Beverly Hills will be her next pit stop Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
If tenant dies, can landlord deduct legal fees from deposit? From Project Sentinel
Average mortgage rates and indexes
San Diego County sales activity tallied for August
True blue to Greene ethics Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
California's golden estates Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
A hitch in the plan Gayle Pollard-Terry, Times Staff Writer
`Party' is the password at student enclave Talya Meyers, Special to The Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Army Sgt. David J. Almazan, 27, Van Nuys; Killed by Bomb in Iraq Jeffrey L. Rabin, Times Staff Writer
Arleta Woman, 79, Bound, Gagged, Raped From a Times Staff Writer
Parade honors beginning of draft
Owner Finds 3 Bodies, Including That of Her Husband, Inside Bar From a Times Staff Writer
Your Taxes at Work in Alabama Steve Lopez
Two Veterans Running Hard to Be the Understudy for State's Top Job Paul Pringle, Times Staff Writer
Money talks
Balance on Potent Panel Is Likely Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Contest for Regulator's Post Is No Longer a Low-Profile Affair Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Voters to Decide on Easing Term Limits, Housing Bonds Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Seats Will Be Competitive in Only a Few Districts Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
Candidates at Opposite Ends of Spectrum Vie for Supervisor Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Big Money Is Drawn to Issues Virginia Ellis and Dan Morain, Times Staff Writers
Battle by Both Side Is Aggressive Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Back to Politics as Usual, More or Less Robert Salladay, Times Staff Writer
This Pooch Chooses a People Hospital Steve Harvey
Lamborghini Runs Into 3 Parked Cars, Burns From Times Staff Reports
Public Works Package Leads the Way Evan Halper
Well-Funded Lockyer Has Had a Stress-Free Race Against Parrish Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Post Office Branch Named for Wooden From Times Staff Reports
Election facts online
Military Deaths
Harbor-UCLA Managers Accused in Lawsuit of Widespread Theft Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Energy Bill Is a Boon to Oil Companies Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer
The Contrarian State Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Same Foes in Supervisorial Race, but Less Heat This Time Around Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
Mexico Bars Lawyer After Suit John Spano, Times Staff Writer
Voters Face Issues Both Local and International Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Loss of Good Name Irks Flier H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Voting early
Focus Inland Is on Desert Assembly Race, Sales Tax Sara Lin and Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writers
Of 53 Races, Only 3 Offer Ray of Hope to Non-Incumbent Party's Candidates Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Wanted: Schools Chief With Zero Experience Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Helping one girl face the future with hope Kurt Streeter, Times Staff Writer
Pressed in Case of Emergency Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Local Ballots Seek Taxes and Changes Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Annual Latino Book Festival a Real Page Turner Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
GOP All but Cedes the Race to Feinstein Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
Gerry Studds, 69; First Openly Gay Member of Congress From the Associated Press
For Being Flat, This Guy Sure Does Get Around Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Electronic Voting Machines Factor in Race Between McPherson, Bowen Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Think It Doesn't Matter If You Don't Vote? Think Again George Skelton
Spinach Scare Threatens Farm, Ranch Practices Rong-Gong Lin II and Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writers
Two Candidates Have Experience but Lack Widespread Recognition Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
2 Tiny Tribes Lost Their Bet Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
Army Cpl. Cesar Granados, 21, Le Grand; Killed in Explosion Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer
Park Design Finalists Draw Cornfield With Bold Strokes Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Freddy Fender, 69; Grammy Winner Grew Tex-Mex Appeal Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
French inn: Her latest stage Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Peru: Cozy lodging, tranquil gardens
Deal of the week R.J. McClure
Just call it Birdland by the Bay Steve Rosen, Special to The Times
Mandalay miniature
North Korea does not merit publicity
She knows a lotus when she sees one
A green thumbs up for gathering at Cambria Amy Hubbard
Temporary lounges for LAX fliers Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Big Easy's tourist spots are still cookin' Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
See big game and coral reefs Maggie Barnett, Times Staff Writer
Kudos for a writer and a rest stop
Hurry up and wait at LAX check-ins
Armchair journey to South America
New England / Cue The Hues Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Bending the elbow in Bangkok Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
Cuddle up a little closer with comfortable items Judi Dash
ENTERTAINMENT
For Marden, seeing is creating Barbara Isenberg, Special to The Times
They're livin' large in Lyon Victoria Looseleaf, Special to The Times
Wearin' another hat Robert W. Welkos
Letting life fill in the blanks Beth Henley, Special to The Times
Walk this way to get behind the cause
In honor of arts and word craft
Respecting Fox
A plot revealed
More is not better
Company of Angels homeless Lynne Heffley
Pursuing that spot-on kid appeal Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Actor as camera buff
He's got answers and the questions Susan King
A moment of truth
It's not like his whole world is the stage
`The Nutcracker' in 1912 California Diane Haithman
Disney Hall was left off CD cover Chris Pasles
Metal man shows a light side Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
`Jewtopia' spawns book and film Lynne Heffley
Franz Waxman, a mood maestro Susan King, Times Staff Writer
No, dear viewer, that wasn't in the script Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
A `Treasure Island' that's well worth digging up Susan King
Natural born Killers Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
An evening of healing power
Taking stupid seriously Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
Bringing taste and sizzle to `Top Chef' Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Letting life fill in the blanks By Beth Henley, Special to The Times
Chalk it all up to sibling scribery John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Fashion's X-Factors Mimi Avins, Times Staff Writer
A parallel history Michael Koehn, Special to The Times
Taking stupid seriously Mark Olsen and John Horn, Special to The Times
Open aria theater Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
When the music's over James Marcus, James Marcus is the author of "Amazonia: Five Years at the Epicenter of the Dot.Com Juggernaut."
Opposites attract Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner is the author of several books, most recently the novel "The Devil's Wind."
Bestsellers
Analyze this Susan Kandel, Susan Kandel is the author of the Cece Caruso mysteries, including "I Dreamed I Married Perry Mason," "Not a Girl Detective" and, most recently, "Shamus in the Green Room."
Bestsellers / Paperbacks
Monsters among us Tod Goldberg, Tod Goldberg is the author of the short-story collection "Simplify" and the novel "Living Dead Girl."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Silly and Sophisticated R. Sikoryak, R. Sikoryak's cartoons have appeared in Drawn & Quarterly, Nickelodeon Magazine and on "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart."
The lies that blind Stanley Crouch, Stanley Crouch is the author, most recently, of "Considering Genius: Writings on Jazz."
Plotting death Mark Coleman, Mark Coleman is the author of "Playback: From the Victrola to MP3, 100 Years of Music, Machines, and Money."
Strip mine David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
If you're feeling uffish Michael Sims, Michael Sims is the editor of "The Annotated Archy and Mehitabel" and wrote about Lewis Carroll in his first book, "Darwin's Orchestra."
Fairy tales for cynics Ursula K. Le Guin, Ursula K. Le Guin is the author of many books, including "The Left Hand of Darkness," the series of novels known as "The Earthsea Cycle" and, most recently, a young adult novel, "Voices."
OPINION
`Did I ever hurt you when you were a child?' Bettina Aptheker, BETTINA APTHEKER is a professor of feminist studies and history at UC Santa Cruz. She is the author, most recently, of "Intimate Politics: How I Grew Up Red, Fought for Free Speech, and Became a Feminist Rebel."
Africa's close-up
The Times' awkward family squabble Alicia C. Shepard, ALICIA C. SHEPARD is a media critic who teaches journalism at American University. Her book "Woodward and Bernstein: Life in the Shadow of Watergate" comes out in November.
Biologist should be lauded, not prosecuted
He should be back
New development fees won't ease air pollution
Better than sex Joel Pett
American traitor?
The Capitol gang(sters) Marty Kaplan, MARTY KAPLAN, associate dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication, was screenwriter and executive producer of "The Distinguished Gentleman."
Electoral college? Try electoral relic JONATHAN CHAIT
Death toll in Iraq is shocking, staggering
Boot's reading of American history
Double-stack highways
Governor No SWATI PANDEY
Cartoonists' manifesto Swati Pandey
How LAUSD should go forward Roy Romer, ROY ROMER has been L.A. Unified's superintendent since 2000.
Antonio's ego trip GREGORY RODRIGUEZ, GREGORY RODRIGUEZ is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Living with the bomb William Langewiesche, William Langewiesche, international correspondent for Vanity Fair, is the author of "Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear-Armed Poor," to be published by Farrar Straus Giroux in the spring.
How Bush uncaged the nuclear beast Joseph Cirincione, Joseph Cirincione is a senior vice president at the Center for American Progress. His new book, "Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons," will be published next spring.
Did Democrats lock themselves out of the House? Tony Quinn, TONY QUINN is a former consultant to legislative Republicans on redistricting and was an expert witness in the lawsuit challenging the Legislature's redistricting plans in 2003.
The dirt on gossip Lloyd Grove, Until last week, Lloyd Grove wrote Lowdown, a gossip column in the New York Daily News.
SPORTS
Lyons Fired Over Remarks Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Men Falter in Gymnastics From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sundin Gets Goal No. 500 in Win From the Associated Press
Now You Know
Baylor Is Looking for a Big Season Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Goes Out With a Bang, 5-2 Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Cowan Shows Poise in a Tough Spot Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Wooden doesn't just mail it in at ceremony T.J. SIMERS
Ducks Look Mighty Good Against Bruins J.A. Adande
Atlantic Coast From the Associated Press
Schedule Becomes a Factor Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Kahne Keeps Rising Ed Hinton, Special to The Times
Lead Up for Grabs in Vegas From the Associated Press
Pletcher Stakes Claim to Another Record Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
'Lady Seeks Diplomatic Immunity on the Grass BOB MIESZERSKI
Big 10 From the Associated Press
Sorenstam Leads as She Tries to Catch Up Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Double headers coming up? Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Michigan Flexes Muscles for Win From the Associated Press
Texas A&M Hands Missouri Its First Loss From the Associated Press
They're Finally Driven to Success David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Mature Earnhardt Jr. Still Thinking About a Title From the Associated Press
West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oklahoma's Peterson Probably Out for Year Peter Yoon
Big 12 From the Associated Press
Southeastern From the Associated Press
Florida Is the SEC's Latest Victim From the Associated Press
Star Material
Focus Is on This Season for Florida From the Associated Press
Lidle's death is sad for New York and baseball Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
Chivas Usa Today Grahame L. Jones
Diversity Program Gets a Boost from Standings Sam Farmer
Talented Duke Short on Leadership From the Associated Press
Big East From the Associated Press
They Can't Sort This Thing Out in One Day Chris Dufresne
California Puts an End to Streak From the Associated Press
Vikings Hope Bye Week Goes Smoothly From the Associated Press
Palmer Suddenly Has Become an Easy Target Sam Farmer
Quotebook
Bradley Exits Season on Redeeming Note Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Ducks' Rhythm, Bruins' Blues Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Weis Uses Celebrity to Assist Others From the Associated Press
Stewart Held Out of Practice Over Weight Issue Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Hoosiers Almost Explode With Joy Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Turiaf Heartened by His Progress Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Trojans' New Mantra Sets Grim Tone Bill Plaschke
Groundbreaking Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers Interview Two for Farm Director's Job Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
When in Doubt, Punt? Koetter's Ploy Backfires Chris Dufresne; Gary Klein; David Wharton, From Times Staff Reports
Kings Star-Struck Again Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Where's He Been Hiding? Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Cardinals Pounce On Mets Early for a 5-0 Win Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
Offenses Developing an Air of Superiority BOB OATES
Upset Leaves Georgia Stunned From the Associated Press
La Russa Supports Cooling-Off Period Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
A 70-Year Love Affair From the Associated Press
Tigers Walk Off With a Sweep Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Yoshihara Wins Event, but Hubinette Earns Title Steven Herbert
BUSINESS
Investors' Focus Shifts to Growth Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
The Lofty Dow Is No Cause to Rejoice
Driving Onward With a Hybrid Despite Outlook
A Guide to Hunting for Growth Stocks Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Bias Against Muslims Is Counterproductive
SoundExchange Takes Its Mission Seriously
Case of the `Black Widow' Triggers Strong Reactions Liz Pulliam Weston, Special to The Times
As It Edges Upmarket, Wal-Mart Ends Layaway Abigail Goldman, Times Staff Writer
Filling Theater Seats but Not Movie Jobs Lorenza Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Spouses Should Team Up on Health Coverage Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Parents, 3 Daughters Slain; Son Suspected From Times Wire Reports
States, Not Feds, Tending to Nation's Uninsured Children Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein's column appears every Sunday. See current and past Brownstein columns on The Times' website at www.latimes.com/brownstein.
Washington Drags at Lawmakers' Campaigns Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
Call of the West: Rein In the Judges Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Democrats Endorse Jefferson Challenger From Times Wire Reports
Lawmaker Faces Inquiry Over Contracts to Daughter From the Associated Press
Marine Corps Issues Gag Order in Detainee Abuse Case Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Air Force Gets Its First Washington Memorial From Times Wire Reports
Library Map Thief Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence From Times Wire Reports
Gallaudet to Resume Classes After Arrests From Times Wire Reports
Defining Dylan -- If That's Even Possible Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
Does Test Move Clock Closer to Armageddon? P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
`Ex-Gay' Group Draws Fire From Allies Stephanie Simon, Time Staff Writer
Displease a Lobbyist, Get Fired Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
Flood Watch as Buffalo's Snow Melts From the Associated Press
WORLD
Sudan Signs Peace Deal With Eastern Rebel Group From Times Wire Services
Islamists Repulse Attack on Port, Seize Town From Times Wire Reports
2 Canadian Soldiers Killed in Ambush From Times Wire Reports
Israel Meets Rockets With Strikes in Gaza From the Associated Press
In Somalia, Islamic Law Is Far From Uniform Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Firm Says It Broke Nuclear Trade Law From the Associated Press
Security Council Vote Is Unanimous on Sanctions Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
2 Tourists Kidnapped in Niger Return Home From Times Wire Reports
Attacks on Journalists Continue in Baghdad Doug Smith and Saif Rasheed, Times Staff Writers
Shades of Chavez in Ecuador's Front-Runner Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Mexican Leftists Watching Tabasco Election Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
A New Global Nuclear Order Alissa J. Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Tense Baghdad Residents Find Oasis in `Dr. Phil' Borzou Daragahi, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
A Few Good Laughs
Brine Worship Daniel Duane, Daniel Duane is the author of "Caught Inside: A Surfer's Year on the California Coast." His work has appeared in Outside magazine.
She Took on Hollywood Before It Took on Her
When Trail Mix Gives Way to Wine and Cheese Rick Wartzman
Peeling Back the Layers of a Building's Vibrant History
Where the Oaks Roam Ann Herold, Ann Herold is managing editor of West.
A Better Zappa Pick?
Greetings, Earthlings Sarah Malarkey, Sarah Malarkey is an executive editor at Chronicle Books.
Returning to 'Grass Roots'
Falling for the Grandeur David Lukas, David Lukas is a naturalist and co-author of the newly revised "Sierra Nevada Natural History."
Interior of the Church Tower at Tepotzotlan (1924) Colin Westerbeck
Strange Birds Fly South Nathan Myers, Nathan Myers is the managing editor of Surfing magazine and has contributed previously to West.
If They Tell You It's Wrong, You're Probably Right Phil Rosenthal, Phil Rosenthal is the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond." He also directed the comedy video "The Final Days," featuring President Bill Clinton.
91331 Jessica Gelt
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