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What happened on August 14, 2008
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A garden blooms on skid row Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writer
Home of the freed Teresa Watanabe, Times Staff Writer
2 killers get death penalty Sam Quinones
Steel guitar player for Hank Williams Randy Lewis, Times Staff Writer
Council OKs plan to include housing units for very poor Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Day laborer rules OKd Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Middle ground found in debate on sales tax hike Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Port funds could be diverted Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Actor pleads not guilty in stabbing Andrew Blankstein
3 pesticides found to harm salmon Eric Bailey
Subprime lenders may see boon Evan Halper, Times Staff Writer
Man arrested in sex sting H.G. Reza
Amid flood of bills, some crucial issues GEORGE SKELTON
Inglewood chief defends actions on shootings Joanna Lin, Times Staff Writer
Prisons monitor demands $8 billion Michael Rothfeld, Times Staff Writer
Tallest woman in the world taught children to accept differences From the Associated Press
Argentine artist's work abundant, high-profile Adam Bernstein, Washington Post
Man is wounded by border agent From the Associated Press
5 held in sale of fake documents From the Associated Press
City official is placed on leave Susannah Rosenblatt
Bloodstain evidence may solve mystery Richard Winton, Times Staff Writer
Man found dead near tennis court
Fugitive arrested in 1996 slaying Jason Song
Great Park's sticker shock Tony Barboza, Times Staff Writer
Looking for history in Hollywood Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer
2 officers cleared in fatal shooting Tony Perry
Editor helped shape prominent writers' work Joe Holley, Washington Post
Egrets ruffle feathers Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Skechers: Heelys' shoe fits Andrea Chang, Times Staff Writer
Stocks pull back as oil prices rise From Times Wire Services
Autos led drop in sales at U.S. retailers in July From the Associated Press
Las Vegas adds steps to renovation From the Associated Press
Ad firm intends to add 60 workers after shedding 50 Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writer
My 2 Cents
Macy's reins in full-year guidance From Times Wire Services
Luxury builder beats projections From Times Wire Services
Chrysler to retool plant for new SUV From the Associated Press
Doldrums open door to mergers Walter Hamilton, Times Staff Writer
Genentech rejects Roche bid From Bloomberg News
Write-down bulk of Tribune loss From Times Wire Services
Stars back dissident slate for SAG board Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
High gas prices muffle call of the open road Martin Zimmerman, Times Staff Writer
Grocers' own brands are filling more shopping carts Dan Sewell, The Associated Press
Union Bank rejects bid by Mitsubishi From Times Wire Services
Money fund assets surpass $3.5 trillion Tom Petruno, Times Staff Writer
EBay in talks for stake in South Korean auction site From the Associated Press
Fund sells 70% of its Yahoo stake From Times Wire Services
Less cash for Web video ads From the Associated Press
Hybrid to cost less than Prius From Times Wire Services
Consumers like credit cards, distrust companies, study says From the Associated Press
Warner Music exec sells shares From Times Wire Services
Spice importer to pay back wages From Times Wire Services
Developer sells 80% of portfolio Annette Haddad, Times Staff Writer
DreamWorks to buy back stock From Times Wire Services
Mervyns to close 26 stores Tiffany Hsu, Times Staff Writer
FDIC pursues payday loan alternatives Jordan Weissmann, The Washington Post
Apple looks to Best Buy to boost iPhone's reach Michelle Quinn and Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writers
Men big on slim-fitting design trend Anne D'Innocenzio, The Associated Press
Wagner resigns as chief of UA Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart to expand in Brazil From Times Wire Services
SPORTS
Many are irritated during drills David Wharton and Gary Klein, Times Staff Writers
A chance to shine solo Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
This Armstrong is headstrong Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Third encounters Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Top 25 countdown Chris Dufresne
Morning Briefing Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Angels let down by their bullpen Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Craft appears to have starter job Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Replay review is on the way From the Associated Press
U.S. eliminated after loss to Nigeria Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
U.S. soars above the rest K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
Japan expected to be toughest test Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Cavaliers get Mo Williams From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Text messages from press row ... JERRY CROWE
U.S. is trying to pick up split Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Looking for a good, clean flight Philip Hersh, Special to The Times
Scioscia defends closer use Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
De La Hoya-Pacquiao is off Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Well set for the Games Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune
Wait for Greece rematch is over Mark Heisler, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy has lost its identity -- along with its coach and GM Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Early risers win K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
China's Yang finishes the job Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
A race rife with drama Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Pingpong diplomacy in the nooks and crannies of Beijing BILL PLASCHKE
Dodgers walk off on Phillies Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Lezak is more than just a relay guy HELENE ELLIOTT
Medal winners
Saito optimistic about return Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Gasol owes a contrite apology Bill Plaschke; Randy Harvey; Philip Hersh
Williamses advance and Federer exorcises ghosts Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
Sport by sport
Team photo tests Spain's defense MARK HEISLER
So far, Games have been unbelievable Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Young man and the sea Pete Thomas, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Poet of 'national feeling' Ashraf Khalil, Times Staff Writer
12 killed in Lebanon blast Raed Rafei, Special to The Times
Missile strike kills 9 in Pakistan Laura King, Times Staff Writer
Troops cleared in journalist's death From Times Wire Reports
3 foreign aid workers killed in Afghanistan M. Karim Faiez and Laura King, Special to The Times
U.S. Army deserter to be deported From Times Wire Reports
Do splashy protests pay dividends? Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Philippines retakes villages Al Jacinto, Special to The Times
Bush sends Rice to conflict Peter Spiegel and Julian E. Barnes, Times Staff Writers
Broken and bewildered Megan K. Stack, Times Staff Writer
6 Mexican crime unit officers arrested Ken Ellingwood, Times Staff Writer
An unhurried trip to the next world Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
As gas prices soared, he filled up with prayer Vimal Patel, Times Staff Writer
Pelosi blasts Lieberman as 'irresponsible' From the Associated Press
McCain advisor a Georgia lobbyist From Times Wire Reports
New Census estimates released From Times Wire Reports
A star and his galaxy Don Frederick
Pick for speaker reflects goals in Virginia Bob Drogin, Times Staff Writer
Playing hardball with Matthews Peter Nicholas
Cindy McCain is injured by 'enthusiastic supporter' Seema Mehta
Politician gunned down Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Army major admits bribery From Times Wire Reports
Ex-officer indicted in Taser death From Times Wire Reports
Amid pressure, Pelosi shifts on offshore drilling Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
A hiker and a hunter Stuart Glascock, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Watching the Games
Sidetracked
Blood money
An endangered act
The wrong garden in Garden Grove PATT MORRISON
Gasoline is not cheap
Who got Georgia into this? ROSA BROOKS
Bill is intrusive
Check contractors
All the angles
Foot path, please
Forget another test
Gay marriage and the black vote Timothy Stewart-Winter, Timothy Stewart-Winter is the James C. Hormel Fellow in Lesbian and Gay Studies at the University of Chicago.
ENTERTAINMENT
This Weekend
Rock hall to open Gotham branch From the Associated Press
Sondheim show bounces back From the Associated Press
A fan boy first Geoff Boucher, Times Staff Writer
Screening Room Susan King, Times Staff Writer
She weaves a tangled web Wendy Smith, Special to The Times
Critics' Picks Kenneth Turan
Orphan films seek homes THE BIG PICTURE
Lionsgate's novel plan of attack: Blitz 'em John Horn, Times Staff Writer
Hollywood Backlot Susan King
George Steel to run Dallas Opera From Bloomberg News
Finally
The Phil warms to Glass Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer
'Dark and stormy night' successor From the Associated Press
Astronaut helps launch 'Fly Me' Lea Lion, Times Staff Writer
Judges upset Steinbeck rights ruling From the Associated Press
KIIS up as radio ratings go tech Steve Carney, Special to The Times
NEWS
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