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What happened on March 13, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nathan Shapell, 85; builder who developed Porter Ranch was also noted philanthropist Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Neighborhood peace at a mystic's calm center Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer
Produce market's owner is charged Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
15-year-old boy, shot in drive-by last week, dies From Times Staff Reports
An O.C. church recalls its roots David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
It's so dry, even March is fire season Hector Becerra and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
State audit details mismanagement at Compton Community College Larry Gordon, Times Staff Writer
O.C. Catholic teacher is fired Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Report on safety of development site sought From Times Staff Reports
This guy is obviously from the clueless branch of his family Steve Harvey
O.C. molest case ends in mistrial for ex-GOP aide Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer
Bush gives speech a day after fainting From the Associated Press
Owner of Klamath River dams attacks state study Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Perata scolds senators with lockout Jordan Rau, Times Staff Writer
Visiting hiker dies in plunge from Carrizo Canyon cliff From a Times Staff Writer
Navy hospital gives an inside look at outpatient care Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
State fiscal errors drain budget Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Homes helped fight fire Garrett Therolf, Roy Rivenburg and Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writers
Edgar Baitzel, 51; L.A. Opera chief helped company achieve growth Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Elephant baby boom in San Diego Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Rufina Amaya, 64; survivor of 1981 massacre by Salvadoran troops spoke out on the slaughter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Billy Walkabout, 57; Native American war hero From the Associated Press
A last L.A. Zoo photo op for the retiring Ruby Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Tracing the path of 2 purloined violins J. Michael Kennedy and Achrene Sicakyuz, Times Staff Writers
Torture's purpose? To instill fear, one victim says Dana Parsons
Bud Allin, 62; decorated Vietnam veteran was a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, golf instructor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Capistrano Unified picks Smith as superintendent From Times Staff Reports
NATIONAL
Congressman says he doesn't believe in God Adam Schreck, Times Staff Writer
A club of grief, back in action Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Rep. Paul in presidential race From Times Wire Reports
GOP objects to Muslim group forum From Times Wire Reports
Hagel puts off decision on '08 bid From Times Wire Reports
N.Y. fire victims mourned Michael Frazier, Newsday
Secret hearings for top 9/11 suspects Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writer
Nation's legal eyes focus on city's immigration laws Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writer
Key Figure In Justice Dept. To Step Down Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writer
FDA issues guidelines for packaged produce Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
State outlaws cockfighting From Times Wire Reports
Walter Reed woes claim third official Peter Spiegel and Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Rattle of slave chains in the 21st century John Miller, JOHN MILLER began working for the State Department on the issue of slavery in 2003. He was U.S. ambassador-at-large for modern-day slavery from 2004 to 2006. He now teaches in the international studies school at George Washington University.
May it please the cameras
Denouement
In Obama's head
Power, freedom and the Patriot Act
Running ahead of himself?
Land and language in the Mideast
Bush as Lincoln? That's comic
A soldiers' hospital's duty
Goodbye, Ruby
80 is the new 65 Sonia Arrison, SONIA ARRISON is a senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute and the author of an upcoming book on longevity.
WORLD
Darfur's rebels pose latest threat to the displaced Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
U.N. mission urges charges in Darfur crisis Maggie Farley, Times Staff Writer
Gunmen abduct BBC reporter From Times Wire Reports
Insider makes off with diamonds From Times Wire Reports
Government will move to Mogadishu From Times Wire Reports
Shiites want the help of Sadr's militia Alexandra Zavis, Times Staff Writer
Bomb kills 9 Afghan policemen in convoy From the Associated Press
Rescuers free 3 Europeans From Times Wire Reports
Sights low for Bush's Mexico trip Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
Russia losing patience with Iran over its nuclear stance David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Mugabe foe beaten, group says Robyn Dixon and Godwin Mangudya, Special to The Times
On immigration, Bush is grilled in Guatemala Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Paramilitary scandal widens in Colombia Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Tables turn quickly in raids Christian Berthelsen, Times Staff Writer
SCIENCE
Obese men less prone to suicide, study finds Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Making a play for girls Solvej Schou, The Associated Press
Passport deliveries held up in traffic jam Jane Engle and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writer
Pump prices edge past $3 a gallon in state Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Retirees' ill health derails plans, study says From the Associated Press
J&J gets subpoenas related to three drugs From Dow Jones/the Associated Press
$47.5 million awarded to plaintiff in Vioxx retrial From Bloomberg News
Trade gap with China widens From the Associated Press
Trump Entertainment explores alternatives From the Associated Press
Stocks' recovery gains momentum From the Associated Press
Home woes don't hurt most bonds Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
Firm urges rejection of Clear Channel plan From Bloomberg News
By the numbers
Coupons for TV converters From Bloomberg News
Oregon utility to refund $59 million to California Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
SEC sues former execs of Nortel From Bloomberg News
Imax-Regal deal to create two new theaters From Bloomberg News
Eisner seeks to reprise role of content guy on the Web Joseph Menn, Times Staff Writer
Icahn starts proxy fight for Motorola board seat From Bloomberg News
Mexico's Slim defends his empire Marla Dickerson, Times Staff Writer
Intel chiefs may have lost e-mail tied to AMD claim From Bloomberg News
Weinstein, Hilco to buy fashion house Halston From Bloomberg News
Insurer back in buyout game From the Associated Press
Upside in L.A. housing market Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
Dollar General agrees to $7.3-billion buyout offer From the Associated Press
Schering to buy drug unit of Akzo Nobel From the Associated Press
Hard Rock in Vegas to be expanded From the Associated Press
Rates on short-term T-bills mixed in auction From the Associated Press
Ford to sell Aston Martin stake From the Associated Press
Trial opens for former lending firm operator From the Associated Press
Price tag enhances these gems' appeal Frank D. Roylance, Baltimore Sun
Home Price Worry Rises As Mortgage Woes Grow David Streitfeld and E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writers
Judge halts sale of biotech alfalfa seeds Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Humane Society seeks fines for dog-fur clothing From the Associated Press
RV maker to close factory in Southland Adrian G. Uribarri, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Sitting in fifth has its pitfalls Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Gagne throws without arm pain in a Rangers' `B' game From the Associated Press
Dallas' streak ended at 17 From the Associated Press
Texas women's coach Conradt steps down From the Associated Press
USC out; UC Riverside has ticket to L.A. Jerry Crowe, Times Staff Writer
Lakers need all the help they can get Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Avengers beat Predators in overtime From the Associated Press
Barbosa, Suns have a blast against Rockets From the Associated Press
Despite tough road ahead, players remain resolute Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
Aybar is given outfield audition Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Black tries to throw a curve at baseball bias Ross Newhan, Special to The Times
Tomko gets closer to taking the fifth Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Farmar's in role of bit player Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
Arena deal for Penguins From the Associated Press
From crazy to lazy, like clockwork Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer
Follow the bouncing ball without Federer Bill Dwyre, Bill Dwyre can be reached at bill.dwyre@latimes.com. To read previous columns by Dwyre, go to latimes.com/dwyre.
BCS basket cases Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Francella wins in a playoff Larry Stewart, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kings' playoff chances are done Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
There's also a relative factor in NCAA success Robyn Norwood
This couple is on the ball Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Cup drivers say Vegas track wasn't fit Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
The picks are in, and he is sure about who's right 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.
Dodgers' Kuo tested positive Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Columbus trip is like going home to Nixon Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Blake won't benefit from Federer's exit Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Amazon to start classical website From Bloomberg News
Italy pol protests masterpiece loan From the Associated Press
Israel no haven for DiCaprio From the Associated Press
Finally
Starbucks is forming a record label Chris Lee
Of libido and laughter Charles McNulty, Times Staff Writer
Loosen the reins on Goldblum PAUL BROWNFIELD
This Bond leaves you wanting more Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Pacific Playwrights favor experience Lynne Heffley, Times Staff Writer
War is a heavy theme at Tribeca A Times staff writer
Lauper headlines gay-rights tour From the Associated Press
Bob Shaye: thin skin, thick hide, tough sell PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A bittersweet but potent legacy Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
Shaping up as an endless summer Sheigh Crabtree, Special to The Times
Dynamically capturing the feminist spirit Holly Myers, Special to The Times
A success at failure Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
It's a new world, but are women that different now? Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer
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