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What happened on November 11, 2007
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Violent crime climbs in Bay Area Maria L. La Ganga, Richard Winton And Doug Smith, Times Staff Writers
Human error is blamed in Bay Area oil spill From the Associated Press
David Tallichet, 84; WWII pilot preserved historic planes Valerie J. Nelson, Times Staff Writer
Tamale fans savor a world of flavors Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Dream home came with racial restrictions Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
His courage knows no darkness Steve Lopez
Army Sgt. Robert T. Ayres III, 23, Brentwood; killed in combat in Iraq Deborah Schoch and Times Staff Writer
A recipe for forming a Middle East identity Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
In historic district, a conflict builds Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer
Ego with an insecure streak David L. Ulin, Times Staff Writer
Region's new homes lining up in fires' path Sharon Bernstein, Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writers
Holiday closures
Holiday closures
Scientists devote careers to getting wildfires' number Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
Navy vessel explosion injures six people, one of them critically From a Times Staff Writer
Caltech scientist accepts award Deborah Schoch, Times Staff Writer
He was a character, on and off the page Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
Matters of memory and U.S. politics Steve Harvey / ONLY IN L.A.
Schwarzenegger has operation on his leg From the Associated Press
Fire-scarred San Diego County braces for mudslides Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
Military deaths
Peter Berle, 69; led Audubon Society into wider environmental advocacy Elaine Woo, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Two lives blurred together by a photo Luis Sinco :, times staff photographer
Democrats wrangle on immigration Peter Wallsten, Times Staff Writer
New Orleans streetcars roll once again From Times Wire Services
Clinton campaign admits planting question at forum DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Lawmakers are delivering tributes to fallen troops Tina Marie Macias, Times Staff Writer
Cubin won't run for reelection From Times Wire Reports
Broadway stagehands take strike cue Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
In Iowa, Democratic hopefuls turn up the heat on Clinton Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
In Iowa, political rivals aren't enemies Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Bush urges Congress to pass veterans spending bill From the Associated Press
Filipino veterans' long pension fight Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer
Clinton no open book on healthcare Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
Blinded woman wins U-Haul suit From Times Wire Reports
BOOKS
The age of descent? Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, Daniel Kurtz-Phelan is a senior editor at Foreign Affairs.
Across the metaverse Matthew Shaer, Matthew Shaer, an editor at the Christian Science Monitor, is a regular contributor to the Boston Globe.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Tributes to kitsch and kin Lizzie Skurnick
The rebel Judith Lewis, Judith Lewis is a staff writer for LA Weekly.
This Week in Calendar
Symphony for the unsung Charles McNulty, Charles McNulty is The Times' theater critic.
The artist, cubed John Freeman, John Freeman is president of the National Book Critics Circle.
Bestsellers
The postlude Jamie James, Jamie James is the author of "The Music of the Spheres" and the forthcoming "The Snake Charmer."
The illusionist Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Golden silence Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel is a film critic and the author of many books, including "Elia Kazan: A Biography." His new book, "Film on Paper," will be published early next year.
Cinema scope Christopher Sorrentino, Christopher Sorrentino is the author of two novels, "Sound on Sound" and "Trance," the latter of which was a finalist for the National Book Award.
IMAGE
The new pirates Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Planet Venus Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Body Politic Adam Tschorn
Thakoon knocks on L.A.'s door Booth Moore
Along for the sting Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Ed Hardy or Ed, hardly?
Flight Of Fancy Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Call It 'Project L.a.' Steffie Nelson, Special to The Times
Picasso wears polyester Erin Magner, Special to The Times
She Quit Her Day Job Elizabeth Khuri, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Fashion winners Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
It's just a guy thing Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Making a feathered headband
The Nancy Years Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Camera Ready Emili Vesilind
BUSINESS
Nature, nurture inspire venture capitalist Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Threats from collection agency are deemed illegal David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Holiday Shopping Guide Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
Her love for Southwest goes south
GM losses partly Congress' fault
Fear of Chinese items dismissed From Times Wire Services
For the person who has everything
Most in survey expect a recession From Times Wire Services
Getting paid after a disaster Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Microsoft adds control to Xbox 360 From Times Wire Services
New car shoppers value fuel over cool DAVID LAZARUS, CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
Carrier yanks AC units, heat pumps From Times Wire Services
Heating costs will go up this season From Times Wire Services
NEWS
Escape-prone killer returns to prison, again James MacPherson, Associated Press
Climber plans to set Everest age record Chisaki Watanabe, The Associated Press
For the Record
For the Record
For the Record
For the Record
Rising water threatens Thai capital's clay feet Denis D. Gray, Associated Press
A home divided and a house that they can't get rid of Kathleen Megan, Hartford Courant
Butter flavoring blamed for respiratory illnesses Sharon Cohen, Associated Press
Braces, forensics and 2 officers solve teen's death Monica Rhor, Associated Press
Cloning could expand future of redwoods Marcus Wohlsen, Associated Press
The garden of restorative justice Cheryl Wittenauer, Associated Press
TRAVEL
A new mega-mall in Spend City Lark Ellen Gould, Special to The Times
Is insurance really necessary? Yes. No. Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
A fare deal on those fees Jane Engle; Hugo Martin; Vani Rangachar
Know where, not when? Try this Vani Rangachar
A Laguna cure for the workweek grind Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Readers Recommend
Tired of taking it on the chin? Susan Spano
Swiss bliss
Either stupid or essential
Rubber soul Christopher Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Mod, yes, and maddening too Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Tours & Cruises Amy Hubbard
The super-savor tour Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Passing family's tradition on to his sons Tim Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
Making peace in Atlanta Janis Hashe, Special to The Times
Scam alert Catharine Hamm
Travel.latimes.com
ENTERTAINMENT
A time to learn Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
On meandering journeys Reed Johnson, Times Staff Writer
Trophy vibes Jenny Sundel
Jokes & Riddles
Staying power is no sleight of hand Richard Abowitz, Times Staff Writer
Creativity Corner
Beware 'Compass'
Beauty and schlub
For the record
Primary form of feedback Stephanie Lysaght
From whole cloth, a hit Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
For the record
A new woman Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
American comics
From whole cloth, a hit Robert Lloyd, Times Staff Writer
Out of 'The Loop'
Alley cats haven't lost their cool Holly Myers
Desperate measures Robert Lloyd
How the western was done in 1923 Susan King, Times Staff Writer
On 'Amazing Race,' it's run, don't gawk Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Laying Style Bare Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
They want to make you swoon Scarlet Cheng, Special to The Times
Adventure just down the stairs
His blood runs cold
A classic gets a new release on life Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
Guided by the Brontes' voices Susan Josephs, Special to The Times
'Blue Space Pajamas' Rilla Jaggia, Special to The Times
Writers in their youth
Here comes a toy story of a different stripe Mary McNamara, Times Staff Writer
O Brother, who would have guessed this pairing? Richard Cromelin, Times Staff Writer
Fritz Leiber, fantasy master Nick Owchar
A country boy's city soiree Mikael Wood, Special to The Times
Web-only series? Yep. Audience? David Sarno, Times Staff Writer
Happily ever after, or at least 20 years Deborah Netburn
On an L.A. wavelength CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE
'War/Dance' walks a line of money/hope Tom Roston, Special to The Times
Tangled up in clues Ann Powers, Times Staff Writer
'It should be enjoyed like a Dylan song' Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
Proving that clothes make the puppet Susan King
WORLD
Two arrested in alleged embassy plot From Times Wire Reports
Presidential vote postponed again From Times Wire Reports
Bush pledges to keep talking with Iranians James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Mausoleum for Arafat unveiled From Times Wire Reports
Tens of thousands protest in capital From Times Wire Reports
Critics doubt Musharraf can be ousted Laura King, Times Staff Writer
President Musharraf's decree Times staff writers Laura King and Peter Spiegel
Pakistan boots three British journalists Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
9 killed in Afghan ambush Peter Spiegel, Times Staff Writer
Stampede for cooking oil kills 3 From Times Wire Reports
Amid chaos, education has a champion Edmund Sanders, Times Staff Writer
Rivalry among Sunni militants explodes into war in Samarra Ned Parker, Times Staff Writer
Japan's welcome mat is getting prickly Bruce Wallace, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Dunleavy says home wins crucial Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
UC Riverside falls to Texas Tech From the Associated Press
Trojans drive safely Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedule From the Associated Press
Dolphins, Rams aren't alone Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Coach hates the turnovers, loves rebounds Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Will we hear the end of this? Mark Heisler
Dynamo back in title match From the Associated Press
Some Trojans fans expect too much Kurt Streeter
The cloud of dust starts here Larry Stewart, Times Staff Writer
Kings win an overtime thriller, 6-5 Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Results, Schedules From the Associated Press
The Times' Rankings
No dynamics yet for this duo Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Porter and Oregon run past Pepperdine From the Associated Press
Big Ten From the Associated Press
Best Of The Rest From the Associated Press
Peterson a gem being refined From Associated Press
Star Material
Sun Devils' Carpenter hangs tough Jaime Cardenas, Times Staff Writer
Big 12 From the Associated Press
Looking Ahead
Quick Snaps Sam Farmer
Starters benched as Bulls fall to 1-5 From the Associated Press
Coast To Coast
He reached his limits with Austin Peter Yoon
Washington State rolls on with Brink From the Associated Press
Quotage
Full service loss for Notre Dame From the Associated Press
Men in black are key for Georgia From the Associated Press
Cal can't make crucial stop Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
Wisconsin puts end to Michigan win streak From the Associated Press
Illinois holds on, and on, to stun No. 1 Ohio State Chris Dufresne, Times Staff Writer
Kansas is an underdog no more From the Associated Press
Big East From the Associated Press
West From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southeastern From the Associated Press
Returner Johnson waiting for big break Gary Klein and Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writers
Gomez equals Bailey's record for stakes wins Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Breakthrough comes in win over Sharks Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Nebraska releases a little tension Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Fahey ready for WADA challenge From Associated Press
This is not going to have a happy ending Bill Plaschke
Mayo shows a lot, but it's a little too late for USC ROBYN NORWOOD, ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Knaus has it all under control Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Davis steaming over penalty Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Busch positions himself for a rare NASCAR triple From the Associated Press
Atlantic Coast From the Associated Press
You can't beat 'em if you can't score on 'em From Associated Press
His battles, revisited From Associated Press
Pak has shown the way for an entire nation From Associated Press
UCLA unwell, all but done Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
NFL to eject for helmet hits From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Criticism of Patriots can't be ignored Michael Wilbon, Washington Post
Tennis player is suspended for gambling Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
No. 18 Trojans blindsided by Mercer Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Cotto's punching bags title Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
Want to buy in a football community? Joshua Sandoval
Banning tenants' baby-sitters could bring legal trouble From Project Sentinel
Can't always get what you want, but some buyers come close Lew Sichelman, United Feature Syndicate
Shadow falls over appraisal system Kenneth R. Harney, Washington Post Writers Group
An alt-rock garden in West L.A. Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
More loan help for first-time buyers Diane Wedner
Civic pride in San Bernardino
Shortcut on transfer deed holds peril
Agents work hard for the money
Where the surf meets . . . the suburbs Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
In a Soho state of mind Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Are We Sunk? Jane Hulse, Special to The Times
OPINION
O.J. and the ditch
The critical state of healthcare
What we need to hear
Punch lines Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Written out of the script Sean Mitchell, Sean Mitchell writes frequently about theater and film for The Times' Calendar section.
Visa article strikes some as borderline
Talking among ourselves Jim Newton, Jim Newton is the editorial page editor of The Times. He has spoken at the Aloud series
The clout that counts Susan Anderson, Susan Anderson, former visiting professor at Pitzer College, is managing director of LA as Subject, an association of archives and collections hosted by USC Libraries.
Home front is split on foreign policy
The cap on medical malpractice awards
Stealing from foster children
None so blind Jason Berry, Jason Berry is the author of "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" and, with Gerald Renner, "Vows of Silence," among other books. He is directing a documentary, based on the latter book, to be released next year.
'Superbug's' killer cousin Wendy Orent, Wendy Orent is the author of "Plague: The Mysterious Past and Terrifying Future of the World's Most Dangerous Disease."
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