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What happened on April 20, 2008
REAL ESTATE
Y'all come back now, ya hear? Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Water-wise yards require patience
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Life here is music to their ears By: Leslie Anne Wiggins, Times Staff Writer
A gracious Southern belle Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
For the record
Tackling fraud scams
Read the CC&Rs before buying
For the record
The Muted Market Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
High hurdles to secure loan Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Don't try these 'repairs' at home Leslie Anne Wiggins, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Ray Charles' children battle over his legacy Michael A. Hiltzik, Times Staff Writer
U.S.-honed skills paying off in China Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
Getting benefits to the jobless
Traveling public deserves respect
'Mental health' days common From Times Wire Services
Coming together over e-mail
Making sense of college aid awards Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Ode to the high cost of proms
End war in Iraq, for rebate's sake
'Smart meters' aren't up to speed DAVID LAZARUS
14-state outbreak blamed on cereal From Times Wire Services
Hours of waiting but quick redress Derek Simmons, Times Staff Writer
Pitfall in this saving strategy Liz Weston, Money Talk
An outpouring from readers over tales of puppy problems David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Nexium generic delayed till 2014 From Times Wire Services
Cruise ship will re-create Central Park From Times Wire Services
Get more mileage out of being a frequent flier Peter Pae, Times Staff Writer
Sizing up college financial aid packages Kathy M. Kristof, Personal Finance
Antidepressant generic gets OK From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
It's not even breaking a sweat David Tischman, Special to The Times
From war vet to multimedia star Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
Breathing life into Dracula Cristy Lytal, Special to The Times
Shocking, in a familiar way Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
The many faces of Mother Water Anne-Marie O'Connor, Times Staff Writer
Ashlee's ears must really be burning right now Deborah Netburn
Cosmetology cosmology
Radically cutting a path from the past Throwbacks to a literary life Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Polka? Nah, think Prokofiev Constance Meyer, Special to The Times
Instant recognition
A sign that New Orleans isn't yet back in the pink Liesl Bradner
In a flurry of firsts, all the bucks stop here Lisa Rosen, Special to The Times
For the record
They're still digging it Lynell George
Matter of history
The BBC goes wild on nature show set Noel Murray and Dennis Lim, Special to The Times
There will be plenty of cool cats
Embracing the 'Ugly' Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
The 'Real' issue
A task that gives him such a high Michael Shaw, Special to The Times
Sly Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Seeing a forest and the trees Stanley Meisler, Special to The Times
Conceived abroad, born in the U.S.A. Maria Elena Fernandez, Times Staff Writer
The gal pal gamble Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Daniel Beaty, a man of character(s) Diane Haithman, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Carroll is a life force at street level Kurt Streeter
Young soccer players chasing pro dreams From the Associated Press
Coast To Coast Mark Heisler
Ochoa takes charge with a seven-under 65 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sanchez consolidates position in final scrimmage Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
Perez, Mets too tough for Phillies From the Associated Press
Sonnanstine turns in a gem for Rays From the Associated Press
Jones is happy to get first home run under his belt Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Lackey ready to start rehab assignment Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers aren't looking great Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Avalanche advances with 2-1 win From the Associated Press
Results From the Associated Press
Usual suspects round up Galaxy Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
CHIVAS USA TODAY vs. Dallas, 5 p.m., FSN West Jaime Cardenas
Stuff happens for Santana Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Hungry Lakers have a lot on plate Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
Only one way to look at it Eric Stephens, Times Staff Writer
Johnson's progress put to test Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Avengers rally but lose, 83-69 Lonnie White, Times Staff Writer
Hornish to skip Indy 500 for NASCAR race From the Associated Press
Get ready for the ride, NBA playoffs are here Nancy Armour, Associated Press
The Times' Rankings Mark Heisler
Down The Line
A season they wouldn't trade for anything Mark Heisler
Calzaghe saves best for last Lance Pugmire, Times Staff Writer
Duncan, Ginobili rescue Spurs From the Associated Press
Speed and noise give this event its street cred Martin Henderson, Times Staff Writer
In need of rehab? Go to Wrigley Wrigley Field may... Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
When Phil Jackson gets motivated, watch out T.J. SIMERS
NFL draft Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer
Prospects are good in Cal League Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
When drugs put game in focus Bill Shaikin
Love can't have a legacy without joining fraternity Bill Plaschke
Not looking back From the Associated Press
Patrick posts first IndyCar victory From the Associated Press
One more for the road in Long Beach Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Marathon game ends after 22 innings From the Associated Press
BOOKS
Outlaw lore Robert Hilburn, Robert Hilburn, The Times' former pop music critic, is writing a memoir about his four decades of covering rock 'n' roll.
A singular breed Elizabeth Mehren, Elizabeth Mehren is a professor of journalism at Boston University and a lifelong dog person.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Correction
Bestsellers
Lighting up the past Marc Weingarten, Marc Weingarten is the author of "The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight: Wolfe, Thompson, Didion, Capote and the New Journalism Revolution."
The joker's wiles Nick Owchar
Unconquered Richard Schickel, Richard Schickel's latest book is "Film on Paper," a collection of his book reviews, which will be published this month by Ivan R. Dee.
Myth interpreting Jay Parini, Jay Parini, a poet and novelist, is the author, most recently, of "Why Poetry Matters."
This Week in Calendar
Talk dirty to me Tara Ison, Tara Ison is the author, most recently, of "The List."
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Chumash recover their 'alishtaha'n Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
Filmmaker had to return Oscar Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Former dean of Harvard Divinity From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tapped, schools turn to parents Seema Mehta, Times Staff Writer
Protesters gather at CNN David Pierson, Times Staff Writer
Fuel for immigration debate Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer
Police kill man they say held gun Ruben Vives
Mr. Ayers drives toward a mulligan STEVE LOPEZ
Fuel for immigration debate Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Judge is ready to play ball Constance Sommer, Mar Vista
Blame that freeway jam on Uncle Sam and his taxes STEVE HARVEY
2 home seizure items to be on June ballot Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Cab driver shot, killed in his car Hector Becerra
Fuel for immigration debate Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Activist led jury in King civil trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Military deaths
Known for role on 'Peyton Place' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Security guard is shot dead Ruben Vives, Times Staff Writer
Bob Marley's mother wrote 2 bios of him From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Poet, politician was a proponent of 'black pride' From the Associated Press
Electric utilities waging a power struggle Margot Roosevelt, Times Staff Writer
Fuel for immigration debate
Fuel for immigration debate Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Creating partnerships at Seder Ari B. Bloomekatz, Times Staff Writer
Allegations didn't hold back educator Robert J. Lopez and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Times Staff Writers
OPINION
Concierge medicine for the rich
Pursuing the polluters David Feige, David Feige, a former public defender, is the author of "Indefensible: One Lawyer's Journey Into the Inferno of American Justice."
Talking to ourselves Susan Jacoby, Susan Jacoby is the author of "The Age of American Unreason."
Racism and the Democratic race
Bedtime stories Rupert Smith, Rupert Smith, whose alter-ego is James Lear, is a novelist based in Britain. Lear's "The Palace of Varieties" has just been reissued by Cleis Press.
Should cops be la migra? Monica Varsanyi, Monica Varsanyi is an assistant professor of the School of Justice and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University.
A real blast JOEL PETT, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Critical condition
For the record
Tipping the scales
From service to citizenship
Throw out the tax code Mark Paul, Mark Paul, senior scholar at the New America Foundation, was formerly deputy treasurer of California and deputy editorial page editor of the Sacramento Bee.
Continuing Adventures on Craigslist Mimi Pond
Cheaters turn into winners
Turn the other cheek, or pop him on the nose? Mark Kurlansky, Mark Kurlansky is the author of "Salt: A World History" and "A Basque History of the World," among other books. His most recent book, "Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea," is being published in paperback this month.
Stuck in the middle Judith Miller, Judith Miller, a former reporter for the New York Times, is a contributing editor at Manhattan Institute's City Journal.
NATIONAL
Willing to die, but not this way Walter F. Roche Jr., Times Staff Writer
Reporter or first lady: 'Just who will you be'? DON FREDERICK AND ANDREW MALCOLM
Tribute paid to victims of '95 bombing From Times Wire Reports
Bush faulted on health coverage From Times Wire Reports
Six arrested in neo-Nazi march From Times Wire Reports
Clinton tries to turn her rival's words against him Louise Roug, Times Staff Writer
Obama hops a train, hoping he's on track in Pennsylvania John McCormick, Chicago Tribune
Circling closer to a monumental work Nicholas Riccardi, Times Staff Writer
Dalai Lama urges religious respect From Times Wire Reports
Stroller with boy, 2, blown into lake From the Associated Press
Sect case becomes a legal scramble Jenny Jarvie, Times Staff Writer
'Tick riders' patrol border for pests From the Associated Press
An uneasy alliance for Obama Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
A global warming calamity is building in the Himalayas Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Sadr threatens war over raids Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer
Recount starts for 23 constituencies From Times Wire Reports
Long lines for limited food aid From Times Wire Reports
Missing Pakistani appears in video From the Associated Press
Dread descends on Iraqi holy city Ned Parker, Raheem Salman and Saad Fakhrildeen, Times Staff Writers
Palestinian militants attack a key Gaza border crossing Rushdi abu Alouf and Ashraf Khalil, Special to The Times
Space crew back safe, off-course From Times Wire Reports
Pope shows a more personal side Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Ex-bishop roiling stagnant political waters in Paraguay Patrick J. McDonnell, Times Staff Writer
Getting clean in an opiate den Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer
Mexico feels U.S. economic slump Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Girls disappearing as India advances Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
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Wildlife groups see hope for saving rare bird Jerry Harmer, Associated Press
How Wyoming helps the antelope roam Bob Moen, Associated Press
After 50 years, he finally tastes freedom and justice Ravi Nessman, Associated Press
San Diego couple hope third time's lucky Allison Hoffman, Associated Press
Faith, tradition and cheap plastic siding Alex Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune
It's the end of an era at the Grand Canyon Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press
After 26 years, innocent man is freed on bond Caryn Rousseau, Associated Press
TRAVEL
news . style . tips . trends Jane Engle, Susan Spano, Rosemary McClure, Vani Rangachar
For the record
Sky big enough for art, science
Readers Recommend
Vegas could be in the cards Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Just need a place to stake the tent Vani Rangachar
Two sides to Mao's story
Tours & Cruises Amy Hubbard
Pick me up Catharine Hamm
Clearly over the top at Mt. Rainier
Less glitter but still gold Jon Gold, Special to The Times
A twist of the wrist may mean a flip of the bird William Ecenbarger, Special to The Times
In the Himalayas, a climate-change calamity builds By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Rush the peak -- miss the point Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Castle in the air Jason La, Times Staff Writer
Catch of the season Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Butch and Sundance Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
As wild as the Wild Bunch Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
Out West, in Utah's Butch Cassidy country By Susan Spano, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
Let's see the green Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Love, Albert Booth Moore, Times Fashion Critic
Party Feet Adam Tschorn
Rhapsody in bloom Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood's fast break Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Posers stay home Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Fresh products Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Where ideas blossom Melissa Magsaysay, Times Staff Writer
Fete-a-fete Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Buzzed, all by yourself Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
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