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What happened on July 13, 2007
OPINION
Cells without bars - Sheriff Baca's proposal to expand home detention and monitoring is a valid way to ease jail crowding.
Camera shy - Before New York emulates London's blanket video surveillance system, restrictions are needed.
Get off the benchmarks - Bush needs to rethink the Iraq war and start making plans now for a careful drawdown of U.S. forces.
Voided vs. wrong: The difference
Hamas barking up wrong tree
Engineering an outcome
Does Goldberg have Earth envy?
Women's work
Chief executive and his privilege
Native plants and the good they do
ROSA BROOKS - Clear-eyed questions about Iraq - We must get away from the rhetoric and ask what we can actually accomplish. By Rosa Brooks
Doing time for no crime - A young man freed after being wrongly imprisoned argues for three remedies. By Arthur Carmona, ARTHUR CARMONA testified recently in support of state legislation aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
Hot and dry -- for decades - A La Nina on steroids: It happened before, it could be happening again. By Glen M. Macdonald, GLEN M. MACDONALD is a professor of geography and ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA.
JOEL STEIN - Writer seeking writer By Joel Stein
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER - Parting such sweet sorrow for director By Jeff Barnard, Associated Press
`Mess' is turning into one for BET - The new series about socially inappropriate behavior has revived criticism of how the network depicts blacks. By Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Birkhead gets tentative ruling against ex-attorney - Judge freezes nearly $600,000 in trust fund and denies lawyer's arbitration request. By Rachel Abramowitz, Times Staff Writer
MOVIE REVIEW - Clean living? Well, a colorful life, at least - A genial documentary on the inventor of Dr. Bronner's soap reveals an unusual man with a higher calling. By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
SUMMER CAMP CAMPAIGN - Those with HIV/AIDS get a respite By Amy Kaufman, Times Staff Writer
Carter honoring `Miss Lillian' in book From the Associated Press
THEATER - REVIEW - In Bronx bar, love at first fight - John Patrick Shanley's `Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' is a romance that packs a punch. By Charlotte Stoudt, Special to The Times
For Elvis Week, it'll be girls, girls, girls! - Next month's festivities at Graceland will feature many of his female costars. By Woody Baird, Associated Press
MOVIE REVIEW - Just a perfect blendship - Two Parisian men become unlikely pals in Patrice Leconte's 'My Best Friend.' By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
AROUND THE GALLERIES - So much is addressed, but so little is said By David Pagel, Special to The Times
MOVIE REVIEW - A tale of brother against brother - `Ghosts of Cite Soleil' hauntingly documents case of sibling rivalry in a violent Haitian slum. By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
MOVIES - REVIEW - `Interview' gets a bit lost in its U.S. translation - Premise of the Dutch film's remake seems less believable here, but the acting is compelling and believable. By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
MOVIE REVIEW - Passion found - In France's `Lady Chatterley,' lovers cross class boundaries as their desire unfurls slowly, beautifully. By Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
POP MUSIC REVIEW - Latifah shines, but it's not jazz By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
MOVIE REVIEW - Another beautiful loser from Finland By Kevin Crust, Times Staff Writer
TELEVISION REVIEW - `A Model Life' is a cut above - TLC's new series with Petra Nemcova is a surprisingly absorbing look at a group of young models on and away from the N.Y. catwalks. By Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
A Door reopens in death of singer - Ex-club manager says Jim Morrison died of an overdose at his club, not at home of heart failure. By Angela Doland, Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - Greece readies works for move From the Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - Giveaway by Prince angers label From the Associated Press
QUICK TAKES - Hadley remains on life support By Chris Pasles
QUICK TAKES - 14-year-old cast as 'Bones' victim By Sheigh Crabtree
Quick Takes - Finally
QUICK TAKES - Art market has a bigger purpose From the Associated Press
STYLE & CULTURE - Richards finds solace in Cambodia - `I'm taking time off to feel myself out,' says the actor, who came under fire for his racist outburst last year. By Charles Mcdermid, Special to The Times
BOOK REVIEW - The character of the presidency - Bill Clinton Mastering the Presidency Nigel Hamilton Public Affairs: 766 pp., $32 By Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
MUSIC - Taking care of a graying audience of music lovers - As commercial radio chases after the young set, AARP and others look after the boomers. By Marc Fisher, Washington Post
Fox keeps a lid on `Simpsons Movie' - The studio won't screen the film until days before it opens to thwart Internet gossip. By Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
THEATER BEAT - Magic spell cast in the Bard's forest By Philip Brandes, Charlotte Stoudt, David C. Nichols
Rock 'n' roll: The music that moves them - A burlesque party that prefers fun, energetic, contemporary sounds as the soundtrack for its acts, this `Stripshow' at the Key Club will set its own beat Saturday. By Rose Apodaca, Times Staff Writer
AN APPRECIATION - Picture of a fine curator - John Szarkowski's distinct personality and commitment to photography leave a lasting impression. By Weston Naef, Special to The Times
MOVIE REVIEW - Their words were tools of social change - In `Talk to Me,' Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor play men who speak out against injustice, influencing society and radio in the process. By Carina Chocano, Times Staff Writer
MOVIE REVIEW - Battling civilization in the anime spirit By Robert Abele, Special to The Times
TELEVISION & RADIO - TOUR TALK - Jane Austen extravaganza - `Nip/Tuck' changes the scenery in its fifth season as the show's doctors head for Beverly Hills. By Lynn Smith
TELEVISION & RADIO - TOUR TALK - Goodbye, South Beach; hello, L.A. - `Nip/Tuck' changes the scenery in its fifth season as the show's doctors head for Beverly Hills. By Maria Elena Fernandez
TELEVISION & RADIO - TOUR TALK - Lifetime CEO unveils new shows - `Nip/Tuck' changes the scenery in its fifth season as the show's doctors head for Beverly Hills. By Lynn Smith
TELEVISION & RADIO - TOUR TALK - Kerger still rattled about 'The War' - `Nip/Tuck' changes the scenery in its fifth season as the show's doctors head for Beverly Hills. By Lynn Smith
COMMENTARY - Together in a time of change - `Another Woman' and `Red Without Blue,' to be shown at Outfest, see gender reassignment as a group transition. By Christine Daniels, Times Staff Writer
AN APPRECIATION - There was nothing virtual about Yu's talent By Christopher Hawthorne, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
The World - World in Brief / NORTHERN IRELAND - Orange Order marches peaceful From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / SRI LANKA - Tamil Tigers say the fight will continue From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / CHINA - It was their really, really big day From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / NORTH KOREA - Military wants to talk to U.S. forces From Times Wire Reports
The World - World in Brief / SPAIN - Treasure-hunting ship is seized From Times Wire Reports
The World - Terrorism suspect is released - Marwa Asha had been the only woman held in the recent botched bombings in Britain. From the Associated Press
The World - COLUMN ONE - Coffee at a price difficult to digest - Indonesian kopi luwak can fetch as much as $600 a pound. Its origin is as unsavory as it is rare -- the droppings of wild civets. By Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BAGHDAD'S FRUSTRATION; U.S. RAIDS - Iraqis chafe at U.S. deadline pressure - Conflicting comments on the benchmarks illustrate the division among political leaders. By Ned Parker and Saif Hameed, Times Staff Writers
The World - In Gaza, Hamas walks an ideological tightrope - Tensions grow between the party's pragmatists and hardliners as groups with more radical visions gain adherents. By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: BAGHDAD'S FRUSTRATION; U.S. RAIDS - 2 militants detained in capture of U.S. troops By Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SOME BREATHING ROOM; PROGRESS ASSESSED - NEWS ANALYSIS - Progress on key goals set for Iraq still elusive - Bush administration assessment finds the least gains on the most important objectives. By Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
The World - Soldier dies in Israel's Gaza raid - The clash, a year after last summer's war in Lebanon, points up the challenges posed by Islamic adversaries. By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
The World - Clashes with militants kill 6 Lebanese troops By Hala Moughanie and Borzou Daragahi, Special to The Times
The World - Mexico's ex-leader cleared in '68 genocide From the Associated Press
The World - U.N. inspector team heads to North Korea - It will oversee the shutdown of a reactor that makes plutonium. From the Associated Press
The World - Musharraf defends raid on mosque - Pakistan's president says those who had holed up in the compound in Islamabad had 'strayed from the correct path.' By Mubashir Zaidi and Laura King, Special to The Times
Mexican troops sent to guard energy facilities By Hector Tobar, Times Staff Writer
The World - Iran starts its own English satellite news - Press TV will compete with Western outlets to provide an alternative view and counter what it sees as propaganda. By Ramin Mostaghim and Borzou Daragahi, Special to The Times
The World - To cut costs, some British courts get to doff the wigs From the Associated Press
BUSINESS
Rio Tinto's bid for Alcan tops Alcoa's hostile offer - The mining company offers $38.1 billion in a friendly takeover. Alcoa withdraws its bid. From the Associated Press
State issuing Ameriquest refund forms - Applications will go to 78,000 California households believed to have been overcharged for home loans. By Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer
Cookie king seeks to be muffin mogul By Jaymes Song, The Associated Press
In Brief | RETAIL - IKEA offers sleepovers in Oslo store From Times Wire Services
In Brief | CONSTRUCTION - Jacobs wins big NASA contract From Times Wire Services
In Brief | FOOD - U.S. permanently bans infirm cattle From Times Wire Services
In Brief | LENDING - Fremont General picks finance chief From Times Wire Services
In Brief | BANKING - IndyMac sells Pasadena property From Times Wire Services
In Brief | ENERGY - Calpine to settle with note holders From Times Wire Services
Nevada casinos hit jackpot with record haul for May From the Associated Press
INTERNET - CEO postings can be hits or headaches By Molly Selvin and Michelle Quinn, Times Staff Writers
Countrywide sued in race bias case From Reuters
Disney buys game developer Junction Point From Bloomberg News
U.S. trade gap grows as imports rise - Deficit hits $60 billion in May, up 2.3% from April. Other data show a foreclosure surge and a drop in jobless claims. From Times Wire Reports
MARKETS - Exxon breaks $500-billion barrier - The oil behemoth's market value zooms to lofty levels amid surging earnings. From Bloomberg News
Fleetwood swings to a loss in the quarter - The firm blames closure charges and softer-than- expected trailer sales. From Reuters
Ford to use soybean-based foam in 2008 Mustang seats From the Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT - Bollywood isn't India's only show-biz player - Mumbai's Hindi-language film hub is big, but the popularity of other regional centers reflects diversity in the industry. By Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
HOTELS - Luxor says Egyptian theme is getting old By Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
MARKETS - Retail news, buyout bid fuel rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marriott earnings rise but hotel outlook dims From the Associated Press
Broker watchdog to get new name From Reuters
Northrop receives Pentagon contracts From the Associated Press
No delay for hike in Web royalties - A federal court panel refuses to block a hefty increase in fees online stations pay for music. By Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
RETAIL - Bargain shopping pushes up sales - In June, discounters and warehouses bested department stores. By Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - A leap of faith for stocks - Some fear bull market is nearing an end; others cite ongoing strength in the U.S. economy. By Tom Petruno and Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writers
LABOR - Studio prevails in racial bias suit - A judge rules Universal did not discriminate against a fired black director in a case brought by the EEOC. By Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Another VeriSign exec quits From the Associated Press
Music giant settles suit against Imeem - Warner agrees to license content to the social-networking site in return for ad revenue. From the Associated Press
MARKETS - Wall Street Roundup - Sub-prime debt ratings take new hit From Times Wire Services
Wall Street Roundup - SEC ends its probe, First American says From Times Wire Services
MARKETS - Wall Street Roundup - Former CEO sued in backdating case From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Leaker in BALCO case is sentenced From the Associated Press
Great Park gets high profile - A balloon ride is the first attraction at O.C.'s planned suburban oasis. By Roy Rivenburg and Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writers
IN BRIEF | Los Angeles County | LOS ANGELES - 4 children hurt when van slams ice cream truck From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Obituaries - Rob Cole, 76; gay journalist helped make the Advocate a national paper From a Times Staff Writer
Tortured dog found in O.C. trash bin - The mixed-breed male had its legs bound with zip ties. It is recovering. By Jennifer Delson, Times Staff Writer
Boy drowns in wave pool attraction From the Associated Press
L.A. panel backs historic status for Dutton's site By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Catapulted to new heights - The Felix Chevrolet dealership's neon cat sign in Los Angeles gets a historic-cultural monument designation. By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
State rates heart bypass surgeons and hospitals By Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
IN BRIEF | Inland Empire | RIVERSIDE COUNTY - Transportation chief to retire at year's end From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coup suspects are put under house arrest - An accused former Laotian general and half a dozen others don't pose a risk, a judge rules. By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
10 arrested in immigration scam probe - Four O.C. suspects and six from the San Gabriel Valley are caught in a federal investigation into phony marriages to Chinese residents. By H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Ex-city worker charged with false crime report By Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Prosecutor is tapped for federal post - Thomas O'Brien, formerly with the L.A. County D.A.'s office, is the nominee for U.S. attorney. He must be confirmed by Senate. By Joe Mozingo, Times Staff Writer
IN BRIEF | Orange County | SANTA ANA - OCTA weighing offer from bus drivers union
IN BRIEF | Orange County | IRVINE - Bicyclist, 52, is fighting for life after hit-and-run
Cowabunga! It's O.C. Fair time - The event pays homage to cows and sand, two elements of Southern California heritage. A cattle run comes to Costa Mesa on July 25. By David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
ONLY IN L.A. - `Wieners' running for the hot-dog title By Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey can be reached at (800) LATIMES, Ext. 77083, by fax at (213) 237-4712, by mail at Metro, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A. 90012, and by e-mail at steve.harvey@latimes.com.
Alleged Hilton perks in jail probed - The Sheriff's Department is investigating whether the heiress got special treatment, as some deputies have claimed. By Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Edison seeks new plant - The utility will appeal Oxnard planners' rejection of a small facility needed for peak demand. City questions the need. By Gregory W. Griggs, Times Staff Writer
IN BRIEF | The State | SAN DIEGO - Ex-agent gets 2 years for immigrant smuggling From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IN BRIEF | The State | RIO VISTA - Missing motorcyclist is found badly injured From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Obituaries - Margi Scharff, 52; artist was known for jewel-like collages By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
Former Spector lawyer testifies - She avoids jail by giving her account of a defense forensics expert's removal of an object from the crime scene. By Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
More collegians spending their summers in class - Many are trying to earn their degrees sooner. Some like the different atmosphere. And a number of schools offer students incentives. By Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
L.A. can chill: DWP says threat of summer blackouts lessened By Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
Power brokers are at center of push for Vernon electric plant - Former elected officials lobby on behalf of the facility, which is before the AQMD today. Clean- air activists are opposed. By David Zahniser, Times Staff Writer
Bill to lift Wilshire subway ban gains From a Times Staff Writer
Obituaries - Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, 68; romance novelist By Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
San Pedro spill prompts closure
Tons o' guns
Marijuana found under cultivation in O.C. park
NATIONAL
The Nation - Military archbishop to lead Baltimore diocese From the Associated Press
The Nation - Nation in Brief / TENNESSEE - State senator pleads guilty to bribery From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - Nation in Brief / NEW YORK - LAX-to-London flight diverted From Times Wire Reports
The Nation - Nation in Brief / WASHINGTON STATE - Dog is off voter registration, finally From Times Wire Reports
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: SOME BREATHING ROOM; PROGRESS ASSESSED - Bush quiets GOP revolt over Iraq - By reporting some headway in his buildup, he seems to persuade lawmakers to wait for a September evaluation. By Maura Reynolds and Noam N. Levey, Times Staff Writers
The Nation - Florida facing global warming effects now - Gov. Charlie Crist says the state needs to find new energy sources and combat climate change. By Ken Kaye, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Nation - Edwards' tour is road test for poverty theme - The Democrat revisits an old campaign issue and hopes to find that it is not, in fact, a politically losing idea. By Mark Z. Barabak, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Rating scale is in forecast for El Nino conditions From the Associated Press
The Nation - ON THE TRAIL - Hunter's gung-ho longshot - El Cajon's congressman is betting '08 is his time for the White House. By Scott Martelle, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Ex-Newark mayor is indicted From the Associated Press
The Nation - Libby judge takes issue with clemency - The former Cheney aide's sentence was appropriate, he writes in a lengthy footnote. By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - McCain cmp hit by double whammy From the Associated Press
The Nation - Democrats woo a confident NAACP - The candidates discuss poverty and equality before an audience that knows it's likely to be influential in 2008. By Christi Parsons, Chicago Tribune
The Nation - The case against Padilla to wrap up By Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Romney's past haunts him online - Democrats post video of the GOP candidate appealing to liberals. From the Associated Press
The Nation - Surgeon general nominee vows science over politics - The candidate says he would resign if ideology interfered with his job. By Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Times Staff Writer
The Nation - Miers may be held in contempt of Congress - The ex-White House counsel is a no-show at a House subcommittee hearing. It rejects claims of executive privilege. By Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
SCIENCE
The Nation - Have a negative memory? You could learn to forget it - Study findings may bring new therapies for those who suffer post-traumatic stress. By Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Results From the Associated Press
LOOKING AHEAD TO BASEBALL'S SECOND HALF - Angels say it can only get better By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
ANGELS REPORT - Speier glad to be back in bullpen By Mike Digiovanna, Times Staff Writer
AROUND THE MAJORS - Padres' Wells fined, suspended 7 games From the Associated Press
U.S. soccer league banking on Beckham for big payday By Greg Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Chasing Aaron
Morning Briefing - Real men play tackle football By Robyn Norwood, Times Staff Writer
LOOKING AHEAD TO BASEBALL'S SECOND HALF - It's time for Dodgers to make a run By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
DODGERS REPORT - Tomko to start Sunday's game By Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
GOLF ROUNDUP - Johnson six behind Lancaster By Thomas Bonk, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HORSE RACING - Tiago looking for a sweep of Santa Anita Derby, Swaps By Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Formula One is leaving the U.S. - Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the international series part ways, leaving the series without an event in the United States. By Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Fisher is returning to Lakers - Guard agrees to a three-year, $14-million deal with L.A. He had asked out of Utah contract to move to a city where daughter's medical needs could be met. By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
All-Mexico By Jaime Cardenas
This week in motor sports - GEARING UP - What's new in motor sports heading into this weekend: By Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
NEWSWIRE - Efforts to save WTA event at Carlsbad are dashed By Bill Dwyre, Lisa Dillman, Ken Fowler, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Result From the Associated Press
Pete Thomas ON THE OUTDOORS - Goodwill surfing tour gets a little choppy By Pete Thomas
Brazil putting on its best Games face - The nation hasn't staged a major sports event since 1950 World Cup. If the Pan Am Games don't succeed, it might not get another for a long time. By Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Bill Plaschke - HYPE GRIPE - David Beckham finally makes it to town, he's a week away from his first game with the Galaxy, and there's at least one person who's already tired of him By Bill Plaschke
Different strokes - Coughlin is looking for challenges as she prepares for Beijing By Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Tour de France
TV-RADIO - It's not just joking matter at ESPYs By Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Red, White And Moo
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