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What happened on July 27, 2008
TRAVEL
Bottled rage Catharine Hamm
Seeking luxury? Join the club Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Guanajuato's madcap melody John Muncie, Special to The Times
Postcard from a do-gooder Jen Leo
Cute times 5 in the Philippines
Take a road trip in your mind
For the record
Cash crunch? Check this out
Market research
New treasures in an old city
The thrill that is Disappointment Tim Hubbard, Times Staff Writer
Cheers, jeers on Alaska story
Funkyville, Ky. Steven Rosen, Special to The Times
Need To Know Susan Spano; Jane Engle; Hugo Martin; Chris Erskine
Del Mar hotel: like home but better Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
Putter away aboard a houseboat Susan Derby
Mackinac? Sweet. Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
In study, evidence of liberal-bias bias JAMES RAINEY
Term limit rulings block candidates From Times Wire Reports
McCain voices support for revision of disabilities law From the Associated Press
Congress tosses a life preserver to housing market Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
Justice, 64 years later Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer
Funeral for long-missing U.S. soldier From Times Wire Reports
Navajo council OKs smoking ban From Times Wire Reports
NASA prepares Hubble's final upgrade mission Dennis O'Brien, Baltimore Sun
Obama's next stop: the home front Doyle McManus and Michael Finnegan, Times Staff Writers
Cyclists vs. motorists: a showdown in Colorado DeeDee Correll, Times Staff Writer
When we last left our heroes -- well, they're at odds again Don Frederick, Andrew Malcolm
Town condemns immigration raid From Times Wire Reports
The agency name that dare not be spoken Carol J. Williams, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Highbrow. Lowbrow. No brow. Now what? Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Getting serious about genre Scott Timberg, Times Staff Writer
Bratty by nature Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic
Curled Up With Jackie William Georgiades, Special to The Times
Elitism: It's an equal opportunity affliction Mark Swed, Times Music Critic
Spread out a blanket Frank Farrar
Professor of teen angst Enid Portuguez, Times Staff Writer
A little strum and . . . dang! Lynne Heffley
It's empowering, really Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
A girl who lives in a hotel
An up-close view of the place and time
All of those bleeps can overshadow his raw talent Charles McNulty
Really, the picture couldn't be clearer John Horn
Accuracy counts
For the record
Creativity Corner
It's satire, right?
Were men all this 'Mad'?
For the record
Soaking up 'Heat'
Time to give underdogs their day Jon Caramanica, Special to The Times
Britney and Uma are just like me Rene Lynch
'Scotty's Magic Mystery' Mike Mallory, Special to The Times
Music fit for monkeys Mark Swed
Morality in a headlock Reed Johnson
Stairways to a past heaven David L. Ulin
The ouch and the aaah Casey Dolan
Telling all with no regret Mindy Farabee
Boring can be riveting Elina Shatkin
They make her sit and stay Emili Vesilind
A hymn to her
Authentic as, say, a Taco Bell Enchirito Christopher Reynolds
Jokes & Riddles
When real isn't really an option Blake Hennon
Hey, hey, hear the fun, kids MIKE BOEHM
She's looking to leap from the reality circus Choire Sicha, Special to The Times
Cannibals are hard to resist Kate Aurthur
How does summer factor into all this? Scott Timberg
Improve your lousy life Ann Powers
The pop kitsch IQ test
They're more than friends, they're bros Chris Lee, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Dodgers get Blake, put him at third Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Her tune just isn't the same Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Addiction turned out to be his biggest hurdle Kurt Streeter
Compton Magic isn't exactly what it seems Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Hello again, Mary Lou Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Volleyball Olympians are fuming Chris Hine, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers shuttle off to good start David Wharton, Times Staff Writer
Results From the Associated Press
Lowe shows staying power Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
Trade will affect others Dylan Hernandez, Times Staff Writer
A brick in the wall for Busch? Jim Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Galaxy Tonight Grahame L. Jones
Goose gets his place in the Hall of Fame From the Associated Press
Morning briefing Thomas Bonk, Times Staff Writer
The long and the short of it is this team should win gold Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
Braun and Brewers tie for division lead From the Associated Press
A birdie binge gives Kim share of the lead From the Associated Press
The week ahead Bill Shaikin
Rivera is making up for idle time Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Down The Line Bill Shaikin
Rodriguez seeks refinement Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Sparks Today Dan Arritt
Hunter powers Angels' 11-6 win Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Gossage heads Hall class From the Associated Press
Nadal defeats Murray to reach final From Times Wire Reports
Results From the Associated Press
Colletti, Dodgers won't pay the price on this one T.J. SIMERS
Safina denies Jankovic her shot at No. 1 Lucas Shaw, Special to The Times
Colletti's rope starting to fray Bill Shaikin
Up-and-comers steal spotlight Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer
Spain's Sastre has title all but locked up From the Associated Press
Kyle Busch still has horses From the Associated Press
Margarito pummels title out of Cotto Kevin Baxter, Times Staff Writer
Walter O'Malley made 'little' go a long way Bill Plaschke
BOOKS
Going the distance Peter Terzian, Peter Terzian is editing an anthology of essays about beloved record albums.
The sounds of 1's and 0's Colin Fleming, Colin Fleming, who writes for the Nation, the New Yorker and the Washington Post, is completing a novel.
The outsider David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of The Times.
Paperbacks
Bestsellers
Gray zone Susan Salter Reynolds, Susan Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
The shelf-worthy Web Chris Daley
Under her skin Heller McAlpin, Heller McAlpin reviews books for a variety of publications, including Newsday and the Boston Globe.
A vanished world Kenneth Turan, Kenneth Turan is a Times film critic and former editor of the Book Review.
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Out-of-towner Susan Carpenter, Susan Carpenter is a Los Angeles Times staff writer.
True American Mark Essig, Mark Essig is the author of "Edison and the Electric Chair." He lives in Asheville, N.C.
On overload David Futrelle, David Futrelle has written for Salon, Newsday and the Washington Post.
IMAGE
The outlets next door Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Let The Piracy Begin Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Remember when the fur used to fly? Valli Herman, Times Staff Writer
The Barter Babies Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Rough Riding Erin Weinger, Times Staff Writer
Rally Of The Dolls Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
Who will strike gold? Adam Tschorn, Times Staff Writer
Less is more chic Monica Corcoran, Times Staff Writer
Frugal gone fabulous Monica Corcoran
Get Real Emili Vesilind, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
Inmates and integration T.A. Frank, T.A. Frank is an editor at the Washington Monthly and an Irvine Fellow at the New America Foundation.
Irony man Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the author of "God and Gold: Britain, America and the Making of the Modern World."
Power lines Tony Quinn, Tony Quinn is co-editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of California legislative and congressional elections.
Moving thoughts
For the record
Lessons of the past
Fashion nonsense
Weak case against conservatives
Keep the Capitol out of capitalism William Voegeli, William Voegeli is a visiting scholar at Claremont McKenna College's Henry Salvatori Center.
Jocks welcome
Going Hollywood Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist of the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Be accurate on waterboarding
A love-hate thing for plastic bags
Does size matter? D.J. Waldie, D.J. Waldie, a contributing editor to The Times, is the author of "Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir" and "Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles," among other books.
Release state DNA profiles
Rules of the road Tom Vanderbilt, Tom Vanderbilt is the author of "Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)."
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Wanted: more health workers Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Living with a reminder of segregation Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Crews feeling flush Julie Cart and Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writers
Turmoil rocks jobless benefits agency Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
Industry takes heat Bettina Boxall and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers
Park service firefighter, 18, dies at blaze near Redding Jean-Paul Renaud, Times Staff Writer
What's changing Russ Stanton, Editor
Other deaths
War casualties
Play area named for slain officer Jean-Paul Renaud
Broadway actor lent voice to films From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. County reports West Nile cases Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Would-be thief shot with his gun Joel Rubin
Fire threatens Yosemite area From the Associated Press
3 die in L.A. shootings Jean-Paul Renaud and Ruben Vives, Times Staff Writers
Making the most of scant time left STEVE LOPEZ
National Black Theatre founder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Newsom marries Jennifer Siebel From the Associated Press
Bus crosses O.C.'s great divides Paloma Esquivel, Times Staff Writer
Villaraigosa cancels speech From the Associated Press
Film traces Foshay choir's success Mary Engel, Times Staff Writer
Cudahy Council candidates hit by vandalism Sam Quinones, Times Staff Writer
General helped scrap the draft From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Record promoter composed music and played guitar Dennis McLellan, Times Staff Writer
Dinner date turned deadly for mom, son Larry Harnisch, Times Staff Writer
Out Of Control Bettina Boxall and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers
Drug kingpin accused in slaying of federal judge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Reputed Chicago mob enforcer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soldier found dead at military base in Kuwait Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE
What are tenant's legal rights? Well, that depends ... H. May Spitz, Special to The Times
Editor's note
Average mortgage rates and indexes
Steer clear of dysfunctional complexes: Here's how Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Helpful hunting with these home-listing sites Mary Umberger, Special to The Times
Mr. Culver's urban vision Maria Hsin, Times Staff Writer
Construction expected to grow greener Mary Umberger
Lake lots need some punching up Ann Brenoff, Times Staff Writer
Dirty secrets Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
Ocean views, artfully framed Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Preschoolers learn 'core' values in pre-sports classes Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune
Marrakech's magic is vanishing Alfred de Montesquiou, Associated Press
Vandals aren't out of the woods yet John Curran, Associated Press
Researcher issues a cellphone warning Jennifer C. Yates and Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Saving bits of the Old West's history Mike Stark, Associated Press
Noise frequently visits national parks Mike Stark, Associated Press
From the Blogs Tony Barboza; Diane Wedner; Denise Martin; Colin Ryan
Preparing here for what's out there Marc Kaufman, Washington Post
Opposition leader pledges Islamic law Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press
Better way to teach? Sweden says ja Malin Rising, Associated Press
South Africans abroad feeling the tug home Devon Haynie, Associated Press
BUSINESS
His is an all-American toy story David Colker, Times Staff Writer
A president can make a difference
First Fed worries are unfounded
Cutbacks and tax cuts won't work
A leap forward in diaper decorum From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Find the cruise to fit your interests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Engine stalls in Hyundai cars probed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diversions don't hide bad news
Finding cheap chic at Goodwill
Restoration not quite finished
City Riches Julie Makinen, Times Staff Writer
You may be owed a check from the IRS Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
Nissan Sentras' brakes may leak From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alternative fuels need more ink
City Riches Patrick McMahon, Times Staff Writer
Unclogging the path to a plastic bag solution DAVID LAZARUS
Scammers exploit online trust factor David Colker, Times Staff Writer
Scam Watch David Colker
WORLD
Kashmiris savor a victory Henry Chu, Times Staff Writer
Raul Castro holds off on more reforms From Times Wire Reports
Qantas blast is investigated
At least 16 bombs kill 29 in western India From the Associated Press
Prince William in military raid From Times Wire Reports
Woman sorry for Mosley scandal From Times Wire Reports
Shift on Pakistan spy unit Mubashir Zaidi and Laura King, Special to The Times
Iran says it has increased its number of centrifuges Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim, Special to The Times
Disconcerted by their American dream Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer
Palestinian feuding heats up Rushdi abu Alouf and Richard Boudreaux, Special to The Times
India calls on the army to protect endangered rhinos From the Associated Press
War on terror loses ground Greg Miller, Times Staff Writer
Cambodia's graft culture Don Lee, Times Staff Writer
Lebanon army intervenes in clashes Raed Rafei, Special to The Times
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