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What happened on April 16, 2008
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Seizure is used as defense in killing Jack Leonard, Times Staff Writer
Living with the white dust from a cement factory Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Last of Disney's 'Nine Old Men' dies Charles Solomon, Special to The Times
Costa Mesa police officer cleared in fatal shooting David Kelly, Times Staff Writer
See it now: the center of the world Mike Anton, Times Staff Writer
Nunez is pushing change as his legacy Nancy Vogel, Times Staff Writer
More bad news for state budget Evan Halper
Mayor to veto his pay raise Tony Perry
State bans coastal salmon fishing Eric Bailey
New suit filed over density law David Zahniser
Prolific tagger gets year in jail Richard Winton
Investment fund loses value Christian Berthelsen
Man held in beating death Tony Perry
Pellicano co-defendant loses his bid for a mistrial Carla Hall, Times Staff Writer
Shelter worker guilty of assaults Mike Anton
SWAT study findings released Joel Rubin
State prisons get yet another leader Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Woman linked to drug activity arrested Sam Quinones and Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writers
Palos Verdes parents drop plans for charter school Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Writers taking a flier on 'Birds' STEVE LOPEZ
Citizenship agency stays open longer H.G. Reza, Times Staff Writer
Presidential aide wrote key speech for Ford Jon Thurber, Times Staff Writer
Verdicts reached in men's slayings Victoria Kim
State beach trail closed by the Air Force will reopen Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Death of cat at O.C. jail is being probed From Times Staff Writers
Sticking to their guns Today's winning entry was written by Kate Pretorius, Redlands
East L.A. taco truck owners say they'll stay put Jean-Paul Renaud, Times Staff Writer
Renewal in Reseda Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
FOOD
Recipe: Prune-Armagnac ice cream
Recipe: Flourless chocolate cake (Gateau d'Ariel)
2005 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat S. Irene Virbila
Sushi, via New York S. Irene Virbila, Times Restaurant Critic
'Top Chef' book -- a fan's view
Odyssey of a Passover feast Amy Scattergood, Times Staff Writer
Let's hear it for rhubarb
A fruit that's better than chocolate? David Lebovitz, Special to The Times
Recipe: Pomegranate braised lamb
Comfort food with a passport Linda Burum, Special to The Times
Recipe: Persian chicken soup with chicken dumplings
NATIONAL
Chemical in plastic may harm children Marla Cone, Times Staff Writer
Obama sees cause for anger From the Chicago Tribune
At least 2 die in wildfire; residents flee From Times Wire Reports
Jury told to keep at it in bomb case From Times Wire Reports
Specter says his cancer is back From Times Wire Reports
Governors order crab harvest cut From Times Wire Reports
McCain proposes gas tax suspension Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writer
Cheney need not testify in lawsuit DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
Bush to set 'realistic' goals to combat global warming James Gerstenzang, Times Staff Writer
Guilty verdict in elite call-girl trial From Times Wire Reports
Another life away from the campaign Jill Zuckman, Chicago Tribune
Clinton's big lead fades in Pennsylvania Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Al Qaeda crosses the Ts in 'terrorist' Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
2 Iraq bombings kill more than 50 Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Zimbabwe strike doesn't take From the Associated Press
5,000 police to protect torchbearers From Times Wire Reports
Attacker acted alone, police say From Times Wire Reports
School hiking trip ends in tragedy From Times Wire Reports
Pope's U.S. visit begins with remarks on abuse Tracy Wilkinson and Rebecca Trounson, Times Staff Writers
Out of the frying pan and into D.C. Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Pretrial hearing held for Iraq contractor in stabbing From Reuters
25 Islamists in Egypt sentenced Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Rival Chechen factions clash From Times Wire Reports
U.S. issues Mexico alert Deborah Bonello, Special to The Times
Putin takes helm of main party Sergei L. Loiko and Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writers
Americans' plane stolen in Mexico From the Associated Press
Carter holds talks with Hamas figure From the Chicago Tribune
OPINION
Dollars to doughnuts diagnosis Albert Fuchs, Albert Fuchs is an internist in Beverly Hills.
Not justice
Racism's resonance David K. Shipler, David K. Shipler is the author of "A Country of Strangers: Blacks and Whites in America" and "The Working Poor: Invisible in America."
The mayor needs batting practice
U.S. is on the same road as Italy
Economic ties in U.S. politics
Get a new script
Obstruction and perjury
Doctors are treated differently
Great Park or greater fiasco?
Naive approach to the judiciary
Anger over minister's remarks
The state of L.A. TIM RUTTEN
A wellspring of sympathy
Save the murals Gustavo Arellano
ENTERTAINMENT
Acting crazy -- a redundant phrase David Ng, Times Staff Writer
The revelations of 'Parents Weekend' Jay A. Fernandez, Special to The Times
Burst of leaks getting slippery DAVID SARNO
Letting it all hang out Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
A tight run for the money TINA DAUNT
And then, inspiration struck David Bauder, Associated Press
Smithsonian faults expenses From the Associated Press
Potter devotee cries on stand From the Associated Press
Wake-up call on the economy Tim Rutten, Times Staff Writer
Finalists set for Orange fiction prize From the Associated Press
Heston, Cannell alleged victims From the Associated Press
Finally
'Runway's' final Bravo strut Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Neil Diamond says new disc goes 'deeper' From the Associated Press
'Idol' gives back top spot to Fox Steven Herbert, City News Service
A sadly uninspired interpretation of Jobim's music Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Re-attuning the ears Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Two visions for two 'Roof' versions Greg Braxton, Times Staff Writer
Beneath the flights of genius Charles McNulty, Times Theater Critic
Only the laugh track is laughing Mary McNamara, Times Television Critic
BUSINESS
Northrop shares plummet on Navy ship's wiring problems Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
JetBlue's expansion has rivals scrambling Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Wholesale prices take a leap Retailers may hesitate to pass on costs Maura Reynolds and Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writers
Intel meets lowered forecasts From the Associated Press
More execs call their CEOs' pay excessive From Reuters
Stocks gain in erratic day Madlen Read, The Associated Press
J&J sees profit climb 40%; weak dollar helps lift sales From the Associated Press
Hyundai recalling Sonatas over bags From Times Wire Services
IndyMac ends CEO's stock deal From Times Wire Services
March a cruel month Peter Y. Hong, Times Staff Writer
WaMu investors rebel From Reuters
Southwest sued over inspections From Times Wire Services
Hedge funds need greater transparency, groups suggest From the Associated Press
Some Citigroup claims dismissed From Times Wire Services
2 more carriers consider merging Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Bankruptcy filings rise 38% in U.S. in 2007 From Reuters
Merck's use of ghostwriters criticized From the Associated Press
Frozen market's big chill From Times Wire Services
Too much contact at this Reunion DAVID LAZARUS
WellPoint to track drug safety From Times Wire Services
U.S. net capital inflows increase From Times Wire Services
EBay to cease partner auctions From Times Wire Services
PUC recommends 3.6% rate increase for Edison Elizabeth Douglass, Times Staff Writer
Music site debuts with big-name supporters Michelle Quinn, Times Staff Writer
Venezuela OKs 50% tax on oil firms From the Associated Press
State Senate panel passes telecom bill Marc Lifsher, Times Staff Writer
Airwaves auction fails to achieve major goal Jim Puzzanghera, Times Staff Writer
Electric car maker sues designer From Reuters
Development effort scores victory Roger Vincent, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Sanchez gets the nod at USC Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
These Lakers made some pretty valuable moves too T.J. SIMERS
Ueberroth vows 'clean' U.S. team Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Reserves have eased the strain Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Clippers face more tough times Jonathan Abrams, Times Staff Writer
Players welcome Robinson homage Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Bettors become big Celtics fans Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Niedermayer could be out for rest of playoff series Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Williams victorious after slow start From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sharks rally and beat Flames, 3-2 From the Associated Press
Worst case turns to first Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
It adds up to a season no one figured on Bill Plaschke
It's Matthews on the double Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Hornets beat Clippers, are No. 2 in West Jonathan Abrams, ; From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ducks answer back Stars Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Padres beat Rockies behind Wolf, 6-0 From the Associated Press
Toronto will play host to NFL game From the Associated Press
Dodgers win it top to bottom Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
UCLA players decide to ditch Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Garciaparra back; DeWitt to stay too Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
They're flush with nostalgia It took a national... Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Anthony 'sorry' as police accused From the Associated Press
His plan to reach the majors really out there Eric Sondheimer
See the future now
Woods to sit out after knee surgery Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Tigers make a habit of rallying to win From the Associated Press
Corner Kicks Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
AUTOS
A macho ride for both sexes? It's no illusion SUSAN CARPENTER
Daredevil lands in new film Susan Carpenter, Times Staff Writer
Uptight, outta sight DAN NEIL
SCIENCE
Scientists cite growing peril of space junk John Johnson Jr., Times Staff Writer
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