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What happened on December 26, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
B-movie actress and '50s pinup girl Times Staff and Wire Reports
You paid for San Marino to play STEVE LOPEZ
Cutting dropout rates also fights crime, study says Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
Santa Barbara man, his daughter are killed in plane crash in Panama Tami Abdollah, Times Staff Writer
A man with a dream as big as his quarry David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
Man who fell into lake is hospitalized Tami Abdollah
2 found dead in fire at residence Charles Ornstein
City atty. works legal loophole David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Skid row's Christmas cheer is on the money Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writer
Satirist's Capitol Steps lampooned Washington politics From the Washington Post
State's prison budget soars Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Immigrant detainees are left in limbo Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Legacy may impede new charter official Howard Blume, Times Staff Writer
Suspect in patrol car theft is shot Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Parts of Bay Bridge found on beach From the Associated Press
Warnings remain as winds cut power Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writers
Created dictionary of Hopi language From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Escaped tiger kills patron at S.F. Zoo Charles Piller and Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writers
West Covina revives lofty goals for downtown Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Cremation a hazard to the living? DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
Mayor gets the raise he rejected From the Associated Press
Delaware is too swift for 'Washington' From Times Wire Reports
Gene is a cancer risk to Latinas too From Times Wire Reports
Iowa races are entering the home stretch Mark Z. Barabak and Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writers
Kerry's resolution: Press on James Rainey, Times Staff Writer
United cancels many flights to relocate planes after storm Julie Johnsson, Chicago Tribune
Bushes open gifts at Camp David From Times Wire Reports
Big Dig putting down its shovels From the Associated Press
Monument to curb off-road vehicles From Times Wire Reports
For want of a tourniquet a life was lost, an idea born From the Associated Press
A merry Christmas from above From the Associated Press
'Gut feeling' predicts weather From the Associated Press
They're hoping Bruce Lee can bust on through Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Romania home base for EBay scammers Ian Wylie, Special to The Times
Abuse on returns registers with stores Molly Selvin, Times Staff Writer
Raw milk producers soured on new rules From the Associated Press
Free news will cost journalism dearly DAVID LAZARUS
Asian stocks ease, shored up by banks From Reuters
Holiday sales show meager 3.6% gain From Reuters
Sanyo's losses revised higher From Times Wire Services
Phoenix broker Re/Max closes From Times Wire Services
Toyota sets sales goal, may pass GM From the Associated Press
Pfizer executives face Nigeria arrest From Times Wire Services
3 companies to link LCD businesses From Times Wire Services
Art market flourishes amid turmoil Ula Ilnytzky, The Associated Press
Fuel maker refines plan to hike output, cut emissions Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Berkshire to acquire 60% stake in Marmon From Reuters
U.S. less alluring to illegal migrants Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Canadians steering south to buy cars cheaper in U.S. From the Associated Press
Activists aim to protect antelopes from shawl trade Shankhadeep Choudhury, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
2003 Marisa Cuomo Costa d'Amalfi Furore riserva S. Irene Virbila
A duet with flair S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
It's a grand finale Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
The crazy colors of a California winter Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
Just one more bite -- of the year's hits Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
Worthy detour to the Yucatan Susan LaTempa, Times Staff Writer
Martini mavens go totally stir-crazy Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Zoo shut after 7 tigers found dead From Times Wire Reports
24 Iraqis killed in two suicide attacks Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
New ballistic missile tested successfully From Times Wire Reports
Election campaign heats up in Pakistan From the Associated Press
Castro's health said to improve From Times Wire Reports
2 ancient statues stolen from airport From Times Wire Reports
14 on cargo ship feared lost at sea From Times Wire Reports
Muslims join Iraqi Christians 'to plant the seed of love again' Usama Redha and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
Afghanistan welcomes home old, old friends Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Iranian Jews arrive for new lives in Israel From the Associated Press
You fix it, U.S. says to Iraqis Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
China damage control over reports of bling Mark Magnier and Tsai Ting-I, Special to The Times
OPINION
A step away from skid row
It takes two
Red alert
How California has grown
Collar the dogs BY WILL BEALL, Will Beall is the author of "L.A. Rex."
Break bread and barriers BY C. THI NGUYEN, C. Thi Nguyen is senior editor of the Chow Digest for Chowhound.com.
Policing the police
Meet the new neighbors ERIN AUBRY KAPLAN, Erin Aubry Kaplan is a contributing editor to Opinion.
Can the writers hold the line?
Hand over the mini-malls BY BARBARA BESTOR, Barbara Bestor is an architect and author of "Bohemian Modern: Living in Silver Lake."
Feed -- and fund -- the 'ferals' BY MARGARET WERTHEIM, Margaret Wertheim is the author of "Pythagoras' Trousers: God, Physics and the Gender Wars."
'Domestic tranquillity'
ENTERTAINMENT
History in every chord on a cigar box guitar Woody Baird, Associated Press Writer
Get 'Lost' in the last season Jen Chaney, Washington Post
Burning ambition Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
In the art world, it's still a bull market Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press
Milking the Bible for laughs Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Soldier's story in a harrowing voice Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Those who leave a lasting impression Miles Beller, Special to The Times
Brand new bag for Peanuts gang F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
More than marking time Anne-Marie Garcia, Associated Press
Modernism born in potter's hands Christopher Knight, Times Staff Writer
For girls who dare to be adventurous Susan Reimer, Baltimore Sun
'Wilson's War' is more than ancient history Elaine Dutka, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Motor City Bowl braces for retread Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Kings Tonight Lisa Dillman
Robyn Norwood's Rankings And Comments:
Jackson stays cool about Bynum Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
It's more than just a nice holiday story Mark Heisler
The Fridge has more to smile about John Weyler, Special to The Times
Final rankings
Santa Anita opens with big field in Malibu Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
A happy landing for Monson Robyn Norwood
Swelling, no tear, for McGrady From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trail Blazers get 11th win in a row From the Associated Press
Lakers have great present Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Only in U.S. can they leave you wanting less Chuck Culpepper, Special to The Times
Mater Dei's Barkley is Times' player of year Barkley downplays pressure Eric Sondheimer, Times Staff Writer
Birmingham's Knox calls his success a team effort Mike Terry
Devoted to the cause David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Two ways, big plays for Ayles Martin Henderson
Logan keeps to the task Dan Arritt
AUTOS
For the record
Just right, yet wrong DAN NEIL
Triumph's champ of play, not finery THROTTLE JOCKEY SUSAN CARPENTER
NEWS
Scold the cell squawkers AMY ALKON, Amy Alkon, a syndicated columnist, writes at advicegoddess.com.
Build a plaza, please HEATHER HAVRILEVSKY, Heather Havrilevsky is TV critic for Salon.com.
Keep artists in the picture BY CATHERINE OPIE, Catherine Opie is a fine art photographer and photography professor at UCLA.
Learn to love the authentic BY JOSH RICHMAN, Josh Richman is co-founder of nightlife company The Alliance.
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