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What happened on April 04, 2007
AUTOS
For a Mustang owner, it's torture by rack-and-pinion system Ralph Vartabedian, Times Staff Writer
Sweet clarity DAN NEIL
Taking on Harley with high tech SUSAN CARPENTER
FOOD
But does it make mayo? Noelle Carter, Times Staff Writer
Wanted: one cave manager Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
Try the salumi, stay for secondi S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
Light, with spring in its step Patrick Comiskey, Special to The Times
Valentino relaxes with C Bar Russ Parsons; Leslee Komaiko
2005 Domaine de Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape blanc S. Irene Virbila
Subtle, sophisticated Betty Hallock, Times Staff Writer
What's inside that bottle?
Gruners worth discovering Patrick Comiskey
New rite of spring Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Something special on the side Betty Hallock and Donna Deane, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Overselling capitalism Benjamin R. Barber, BENJAMIN R. BARBER is a professor at the University of Maryland and is the author of many books, including "Jihad vs. McWorld." His latest book is "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults and Swallow Citizens Whole."
The law versus politics
Word watch
Under new management
Impatience with the Iraq war
Children's safety is under fire
2008: A super-size disconnect RONALD BROWNSTEIN, ronald.brownstein@latimes.com
A rare kindness
On speaking terms
Trading up
Save the stucco sea! Mark Kendall, MARK KENDALL is a freelance writer based in Ontario.
In California, welfare ain't broke Dennis Boyle, DENNIS BOYLE served as director of Riverside County's Department of Public Social Services from 1996 to 2004 and as the director of the California Department of Social Services from late 2004 through 2005.
Housing hassles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Avalon wants to cut repair barge down to size Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Botched surgery at VA left the patient reeling Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Deputy's killer gets death sentence Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Homeless head downtown Cara Mia DiMassa and Richard Winton, Times Staff Writers
Cal State, faculty reach deal Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
Bernd Freytag von Loringhoven, 93; witness to Hitler's last days in bunker Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Feds investigating five recent deaths at L.A. veterans hospital Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
High school is more than their love; it's become their vocation Mitchell Landsberg, Times Staff Writer
Crackdown nets 350 immigrants in 2 counties Richard Marosi, Times Staff Writer
She could rock the house -- if she had one Steve Lopez
Deputies kill man wielding a fake gun From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Villaraigosa aides warn of cutbacks Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Prosecutors submit new evidence in Spector case Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
Minister, son face felony charges in golf brawl From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ticks pose risk of fever, authorities say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Corps won't fight order to discharge objector From Times Staff and Wire Reports
City atty. charges L.A. developer Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Underground pot operation uncovered Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Three passengers die when car hits tree From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Body of missing Fontana man is found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
6 E. coli victims were minors Dave McKibben, Times Staff Writer
Bratton's criticisms of L.A. council draw mild rebuke from police panel Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Council relents, gives mayor a say in sale of air rights to builders Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Memorial service for Cecil Hicks to be held Monday
Bodybuilder wrongly held for intoxication From the Associated Press
Juvenile camp fight being probed From a Times Staff Writer
Caltrans' goal: Speed up crash cleanups Maeve Reston, Times Staff Writer
District regrets mix-up on class sizes Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Law to provide HIV care stalled Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Imprisoned blogger is freed in deal with federal prosecutor Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writer
Graphic photos displayed as serial-murder trial opens John Spano, Times Staff Writer
John Billings, 89; pioneered natural contraception method in 1950s From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jacques Courtin-Clarins, 85; Parisian entrepreneur built a luxury cosmetics empire Adam Bernstein, Washington Post
NATIONAL
A new sound in Nashville Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
Parents stand up and cheer as a $15 sneaker enters the game Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Bush faults Pelosi over trip to Syria Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Gov. will veto bill on HPV vaccine From Times Wire Reports
Another officer is investigated From Times Wire Reports
Congress vs. Bush on a new front: emissions Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Hurricane season to be `very active' Ken Kaye, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Judge lets drunken ice grooming slide From Times Wire Reports
Navy rape case stalls on jury selection From the Baltimore Sun
Justice Dept. official says she won't answer questions Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
Coyote visits Chicago eatery From the Chicago Tribune
Researchers try to pull the plug on biofilms Chris Emery, The Baltimore Sun
Woman slain, man hurt in Atlanta shooting From the Associated Press
NIH sidelines contractor in conflict inquiry Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
`Black Book' blurs the lines Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Soaps take `Night Shift' Denise Martin, Special to The Times
For Starbuck, a `death' worse than her fate Kate Aurthur, Times Staff Writer
Ebert, on mend, to attend festival From the Associated Press
Brooklyn group, Old Vic to team From the Associated Press
Dad's ashes were snorted by Richards From the Associated Press
Judge denies bid for Van Gogh From the Associated Press
Finally
'Putnam' cast to reunite in L.A. From a Times staff writer
Fasten your seat belt and open `Che' Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Killers can also do psychic harm Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Field Museum gets totem pole From the Associated Press
Sanjaya, here's how to spiff up your image Claire Zulkey, Special to The Times
`Idol' on top despite ratings dip From City News Service
Soaps take 'Night Shift' By Denise Martin, Staff Writer
Between a rock and a hard place Martin Miller, Times Staff Writer
Hard to find humor in a fixer-upper Sam Adams, Special to The Times
Metallica is no name for a girl From the Associated Press
First PEN/Saul Bellow award goes to Roth From the Associated Press
Guilt and grief take center stage Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Remodeling job goes on too long Daryl H. Miller, Times Staff Writer
They're stepping up to the plate Susan King, Times Staff Writer
A post-Katrina 'Godspell' David C. Nichols, Special to The Times
From pampered pooch to intrepid `Firehouse Dog' Alex Chun, Special to The Times
BUSINESS
Intel unveils quad-core chips for non-PC use From Bloomberg News
Signs of vigor boost stocks From the Associated Press
Toyota posts 11.7% rise in U.S. sales From the Associated Press
Sony to lower price of PlayStation Portable From the Associated Press
Northrop, shipyard workers settle strike From Bloomberg News
Pending sales of homes rise From Reuters
Stricter rules for phone data From Bloomberg News
Don't abandon business cards yet Karen E. Klein, Special to The Times
CKE to repurchase its shares from hedge fund From Bloomberg News
2 sub-prime lenders lose their auditor E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
News Corp. investors OK Liberty Media asset swap From Bloomberg News
Cities challenge FCC cable rules in court From the Associated Press
Judge OKs New Century's bankruptcy loan From Dow Jones/the Associated Press
Chinese police seize fake CDs, DVDs at factory From Reuters
Sea Launch aims for liftoff in fall Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Suzuki seeks to build its 4-wheel credentials John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Adelphia bondholders lose appeal of payments From Bloomberg News
Also
U.S. accuses tax firm franchises of fraud From Reuters
Funds may get new rules on fee disclosure Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer
Zell raps Broad for his late bid for Tribune James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
Filling a natural niche Ashley Surdin, Times Staff Writer
Drug firms cooperate in FTC probe From Bloomberg News
Qualcomm files two patent suits against Nokia From Reuters
Medical insurer ties staff's pay to the health of policyholders Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
Newspaper's sale fails to stir Windy City P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
Samurai a hit in the United States, before rolling over John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
Geffen may still have a chance Michael A. Hiltzik and James Rainey, Times Staff Writers
WORLD
Britain angry over threat to diplomat From Times Wire Reports
Captors post new video of Germans Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Justice's ouster spurs more rallies From Times Wire Reports
Iranian envoy abducted in Iraq is freed Laura King and Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writers
U.N. envoy to Middle East is resigning From Reuters
Ex-president establishes new party From Times Wire Reports
Train sets world rail speed record From Times Wire Reports
Ukraine president presses early election, warns against violence David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Tsunami aid shipments arrive From Times Wire Reports
How am I driving? In Mexico City, like a jerk Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
Britain has few options with Iran Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Arabs look askance at Olmert offer Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
U.S. arrests 3 suspected of Latin American war crimes From Reuters
U.S. ups ante on missile defense Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
In the isles, plane owners find safe mooring Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Dodgers need to make some noise Bill Plaschke
Tennessee waltzes off with one more title Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Oh Noah! There's two of them Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Future the only topic at Florida Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Still plenty of questions ahead for the Ducks Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Woods charts a major course Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Lakers in a squeeze play Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
U.S. makes a lot of waves Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Heat makes two moves by holding off Raptors From the Associated Press
Kings lose the lead and game to Canucks From the Associated Press
Thomas fined $50,000 for comments From the Associated Press
Matthews stays busy in center field Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Altman changes his mind From the Associated Press
Little things fail for Dodgers Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Because of his pal Phil, his future couldn't be brighter T.J. SIMERS, T.J. Simers can be reached at t.j.simers@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Simers, go to latimes.com/simers.
Padres' Peavy stifles Giants in opener, 7-0 From the Associated Press
It's an edgier game for Lakers, Clippers Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Kemp gets a chance in right Steve Henson, Times Staff Writer
Whatever is ahead doesn't exactly seem too inviting Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Injury bug bites Marchant again Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
NFL, troubled players meet Greg Johnson, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cooper will be back with Sparks Jonathan Abrams and Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writers
Southland players flavor WNBA draft Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Selig's salary is more than many players From Times Wire Services
Texas vs. Guerrero still an inside joke Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Palmer will be honorary starter for the Masters Thomas Bonk
Baseball agent goes to trial in Cuban smuggling case Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Wallach proving to be more than a curiosity Eric Sondheimer
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