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What happened on December 09, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Award-winning architect left Modernist imprint across the Southland Claire Noland, Times Staff Writer
With little to go on, a detective finds an abusive priest's victim John Spano, Times Staff Writer
A world authority on nautical archaeology Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Seeking a change of heart, lickety-split Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Other deaths
Lawmakers' terms and casino pacts on ballot Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Quest for Great Park chief draws scrutiny Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
Soldier is killed in Iraq when a roadside bomb detonates My-Thuan Tran, Times Staff Writer
2 killed when driver runs light Tami Abdollah
Snowfall shuts the 5 Freeway Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer
Parky wouldn't put up with our garbage STEVE HARVEY
Gangs served with injunction notices Sam Quinones
Pearl Harbor memories still resonate 66 years later Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Blogger threatens campus shooting From a Times staff writer
TV executive syndicated Oprah, 'Jeopardy!' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Monroe High wins robotics event Evelyn Larrubia
City refugees go to the flow David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Episcopal diocese in Calif. votes to secede Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writer
Homeless once, she's living a life with hope STEVE LOPEZ
Marines get a lesson in foreign affairs Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Symptoms of depression Steve Fraser, Steve Fraser is a writer and editor. His new book, "Wall Street: America's Dream Palace," will be published by Yale University Press in March. A longer version of this article appears at Tomdispatch.com.
Heat and light on global warming
Digging into the farm bill
Is this really World War IV? Peter Beinart, Peter Beinart is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
The reach of the writ
Nunez's high-stakes deal Anthony York, Anthony York is the editor of Capitol Weekly, a newspaper of California government and politics.
Drawing on faith Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Sale of the centuries David Redden, David Redden is vice chairman of Sotheby's.
The mall shooting: anger and anguish
Is he crazy?
Medication mistakes
Why won't The Times talk tax hikes? Robert Cruickshank, Robert Cruickshank teaches political science at Monterey Peninsula College.
Nine little words Thomas Powers, Thomas Powers is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" and "Heisenberg's War: The Secret History of the German Bomb," among other books. He writes frequently for the New York Review of Books.
IMAGE
Goodbye, black tie Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
The fabulous nobodies Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Fantastic finishes Melissa Magsaysay
All Aboard Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Earth to Stella Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Cracking the dress code
The elastic years Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Dine Here Often? Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
They Must Obey
Scissors fly, so does fur Shana Ting Lipton, Special to The Times
Window Dressing Suzanne Muchnic, Times Staff Writer
Want that in a bag? Ronit Nabi, Special to The Times
Hello, anti-tux Melissa Magsaysay and Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writers
ENTERTAINMENT
Cranky old Don Cheto has rivals on the run Agustin Gurza, Times Staff Writer
33 ways to say 'black' and 'box' Lynell George, Times Staff Writer
The descent of a sci-fi guru Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Jokes & Riddles
Zep fans ready to rock
'Earl' enjoys a breakout Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
For the record
Making the movies sing again Jenny Sundel
A year of reading; here's what results David L. Ulin; Nick Owchar
A perfect world, as Union sees it Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
For the record
It's got the soul of a survivor Jan Breslauer, Special to The Times
The stories they tell Suzanne Muchnic
For the record
For the record
Trying to be king of games
'The Vanished Directions' Carol Farley, Special to The Times
Something's cooking in L.A. Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Here's where Soleil meets the plie Richard Abowitz, Special to The Times
Screen test(osterone) Peter Rainer, Special to The Times
A twist on tradition Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Painting in L.A.
Creativity Corner
'Kid Nation' delivered; Will Smith is 'Legend' Deborah Netburn
Explorer of past enjoys the present Lynell George
Reruns and cheapo fare will rule -- as if it's July SCOTT COLLINS
These prodigies have legs Mark Swed
'Two-Lane Blacktop' took detour into cult-fave land Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
They're not just paying lip service Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Reading between Kindle's lines David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
TV breeds the new male star Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer
Jack White's energy plant is humming Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Effects go with the flow to keep 'Compass' on course Ron Magid, Special to The Times
Peace on Earth? Humbug Christine N. Ziemba
THE iPOD PHILHARMONIC Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
Set the dial to 1968 Robert Lloyd
BOOKS
The magic of Klickitat Street Denise Hamilton, Denise Hamilton is the editor of "Los Angeles Noir" and writes the Eve Diamond crime novels.
Kid stuff Sonja Bolle, Sonja Bolle's Word Play column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Beyond reality Ed Park, Ed Park's Astral Weeks column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Crime spree Sarah Weinman, Sarah Weinman's Dark Passages column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
The same book twice David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
Absolute beginners Nick Owchar
Bestsellers
Happily ever after Sara Lippincott
Landscape art David L. Ulin
A Note From The Editor David L. Ulin
Where we're at Orli Low
Creative spirits Kristina Lindgren
Across the continental divide Sara Lippincott
Fiction & Poetry
Tiny, but full of possibilities Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Majestic illuminations Kristina Lindgren
The thinker Richard Rayner, Richard Rayner's Paperback Writers column appears monthly at latimes.com/books.
Cheese on toast Charles Solomon, Charles Solomon is the author of many books, including "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation" and "The Disney That Never Was."
Nonfiction
REAL ESTATE
Connected by trails and a love of horses Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Figuring out the math when it's time to move on Lew Sichelman, United Feature Syndicate
Energy overhaul deadline Joshua Sandoval
Don't skimp on the curb appeal Ines Santos
A good incentive to sell home
The granite seal of approval? Maybe
A real looker, all right Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Player's choice of beach city is a slam-dunk Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Persistence pays off Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Another year at the current rent, but only if the lease says so Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
Paying too much property tax? Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
For veterans, no-nonsense march to homeownership Frank Nelson, Special to The Times
WORLD
Corruption fuels hunger in Zimbabwe Robyn Dixon, Times Staff Writer
12 Taliban killed in fight to retake town From the Associated Press
Thousands mobilized to clean up spill From Times Wire Reports
Pakistani general touts gains in valley From the Associated Press
Bird flu cases raise questions From Times Wire Reports
No unrest in Kosovo expected From Times Wire Reports
Truck bomber targets police in Iraqi oil hub Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
U.N. envoy visits Darfur tribesmen From the Associated Press
Nobel laureate blasts Mugabe for depriving nation of books From Reuters
Rallies to highlight warming are held globally From the Associated Press
Guantanamo detainees face an uncertain future Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
Gates defends Israel on arms From Times Wire Reports
Tehran protests 'espionage' by U.S. From Times Wire Reports
Bolton calls report on Iran 'quasi-putsch' From Reuters
Police say suspect lied to get passport From Times Wire Reports
The spy, the piano man and a fateful cup Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
CIA has recruited Iranians to defect Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
Resource Guide
Type A Spaces Christopher Hawthorne, Christopher Hawthorne is the architecture critic of The Times. Contact him at christopher.hawthorne@latimes.com.
A Storied Life Elizabeth Khuri
A Little Laughter Goes a Long Way
Wrap Stars Barbara Thornburg
Waiting to Hit Bottom Christopher Hawthorne, Christopher Hawthorne is the architecture critic of The Times. Contact him at christopher.hawthorne@latimes.com.
Around Town This Month
Kid Chocolate
Arts & Crafts Barbara Thornburg
Hey Big Spenders Nicole LaPorte, Nicole LaPorte is a Venice-based writer who covers the entertainment industry. Contact her at magazine@latimes.com.
The Gizmo Guide David Colker, David Colker covers technology for The Times. Contact him at david.colker@latimes.com.
Chinatown: The Anti-Mall Elizabeth Khuri
Tears and Roebuck Dan Neil, Dan Neil can be reached at dan.neil@latimes.com.
Going the Extra Yard Alexandria Abramian-Mott
$70,000 Can Buy You a Lot of Auld Lang Syne Michael Shaw
Glaze of Glory LEILAH BERNSTEIN, Leilah Bernstein is an associate editor of the magazine.
Mr. Gadget Andy Meisler, Andy Meisler is a freelance writer in Los Angeles.
What Have We Come to in This Country of Consumption?
Naughty & Nice Elizabeth Khuri, Elizabeth Khuri is assistant style editor of the magazine. Contact her at Elizabeth.Khuri@latimes.com.
The Critics' Choices
A Handcrafted Life Steffie Nelson, Steffie Nelson is a writer based in Echo Park. She has written for the New York Times, LA Weekly and Variety.
NEWS
Rat Island's reviled namesake is targeted Mary Pemberton, Associated Press
A yoga face-off, with muted competition Jennifer McMenamin, Baltimore Sun
'I want you to eat and have the will to live,' son tells captive mom Angela Doland Associated Press
Technology speaks from the grave Robert Imrie, Associated Press
A critique in today's Los Angeles Times Magazine about...
Farming history lives in heart, barn Lisa Rathke, Associated Press
It's a hip-hopping sword-rattling success Hiroko Tabuchi, Associated Press
Newborns switched; real parents sought From the Associated Press
Amateur stars in a real-life whodunit Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Reading between Kindle's lines By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Jewish boy became a Nazi mascot Maria Danilova, Meraiah Foley, and Randy Herschaft, Associated Press
NATIONAL
An attempt to honor Chavez hits a roadblock Stuart Glascock, Times Staff Writer
Clinton effort branches out with 3 generations Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Atlantis to try again today From the Associated Press
Backyard prowler stops by hot tub From Times Wire Reports
Disaster is declared after deadly storms From Times Wire Reports
U.S., Russia to discuss missile defense effort From the Associated Press
Whooping cough finishes semester From Times Wire Reports
Maybe Thompson is (yawn) just trying to pace himself DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
U.S. attorney firings open new doors for the 9 Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
The facts behind the CIA's destruction of videotapes By Times Staff Writers
Mall reopens for shopping, grieving From Times Wire Reports
Trekking to see Oprah -- oh, and Obama Louise Roug and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Inquiry begins into CIA tape destruction Josh Meyer, Times Staff Writer
Planes collide over Everglades From Times Wire Reports
Still keen on debating how to go green Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Huckabee wanted AIDS patients isolated From the Associated Press
Hauling Danger, Courting Disaster Myron Levin and Alan C. Miller, Times Staff Writers
SPORTS
Sunriver finally makes grade Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Support grows for the Vikings Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Tebow tops off a historic run (and pass) From the Associated Press
The Times' Rankings
Kaman ready to face O'Neal Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Second wind saves UCLA Bill Plaschke
Arizona beats Illinois in overtime
It's pretty tough playing against type too Kurt Streeter
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Kings falter in the third period Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
It's more pounds for Mayweather Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Jackson says they'll never make 50 Jaime Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
USC wins to reach NCAA semifinals From Times Wire Reports
Ducks need to think outside the box Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Hatton's body English is all wrong in 10th Bill Dwyre
Walker brings 'different vibe' in first practice as interim coach Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Search is starting for Booty successor Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Looking Ahead
Quotage
Carter, Green should be locks From the Associated Press
Steelers don't disrespect streak Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Howard's 47 lead Dallas past Utah From the Associated Press
The light is on again for Chargers' Merriman From the Associated Press
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Tonight Peter Yoon
Northridge is no match for Gonzaga From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dodgers try to sell a fan on acquisition of Jones T.J. SIMERS
Giving back is a given for Tomlinson Larry Stewart Times Staff Writer
Even in the rain, Poly reigns Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Trojans create a new identity Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
St. Mary's rallies past San Diego State, 69-64 Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
Slippery sleeves coming off From the Associated Press
Navy names Niumatalolo new football coach From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USC puts on an ugly exhibition Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Guess which color Barry Bonds' uniform will be next season Jim Litke, Associated Press
Second wind saves UCLA Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Say hello to Shaq's not so little decline Mark Heisler
BUSINESS
Decorating sends thousands to ERs From Times Wire Services
Holidays no time to take 'phishing' trip From Times Wire Services
Southland transit is in need of big ideas DAVID LAZARUS
In Hollywood, the fade to black begins Rachel Abramowitz, Maria Elena Fernandez and Meg James, Times Staff Writers
Whole Foods fan gives up on chain
Clearing up a point on charities
Lectures by iPod are a smart idea
Getting the big picture, sound
Mortgage proposal is irresponsible
She is geared up to help manufacturing Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Sanity in holiday tipping Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Mortgage proposal is irresponsible
Law on credit card receipts is wrong
Cutting interest rates is a mistake
How to bag big savings at the market this season Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Entertainment center poses risk From Times Wire Services
TRAVEL
Another Queen to set sail Jane Engle, Benoit Lebourgeois, Vani Rangachar, Rosemary McClure, Jane Engle
The hunger for food experiences
On the road with Chinese history
Shop till you drop -- in Costa Mesa Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
For the record
Help in satisfying a birding desire BY Vani Rangachar
Airborne division Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Break time on a Saharan sand dune
The authentic Colorado Grace Lichtenstein, Special to The Times
Sip 'n' ski in Canada, eh? Margo Pfeiff, Special to The Times
California's major ski resorts
Making new inroads at state's many ski resorts Benoit Lebourgeois, Special to The Times
What a smooth move! Eric Lucas, Special to The Times
Picking your map to the stars Hugo Martin
Lacking class by Catharine Hamm
Readers Recommend
Here's an idea: Ice in the drink Jen Leo, Special to The Times
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