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What happened on August 03, 2009
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tom Runyon dies at 89; fiction writer and actor shared name with Hollywood Hills canyon Valerie J. Nelson
California steps up efforts to prevent heat-related deaths among farmworkers Anna Gorman
L.A. Episcopal diocese nominates gay, lesbian priests for bishop spots Duke Helfand
Bobby Wilks dies at 78; first African American Coast Guard pilot Joe Holley
California Briefing / Inglewood Alan Zarembo
California Briefing / Industry Ari B. Bloomekatz
California Briefing / Rosemead Ari B. Bloomekatz
PASSINGS / Stanley Middleton Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Briefing / San Clemente Ari B. Bloomekatz
Christians, Muslims forging new bonds in Southland Larry B. Stammer
Schwarzenegger is unpopular but undaunted GEORGE SKELTON
PASSINGS / Stanley Lebergott Times Staff and Wire Reports
State pesticides department resumes review of methyl iodide Amy Littlefield
Pension repayment plan could throw L.A.'s budget into disarray David Zahniser
College program's orientation begins with a road trip Ruben Vives
OPINION
A Canadian doctor diagnoses U.S. healthcare Michael M. Rachlis, Michael M. Rachlis is a physician, health policy analyst and and author in Toronto.
Sex bans in nursing homes Ira Rosofsky, Ira Rosofsky is a psychologist and the author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare."
Life after 'card check'
Holes in the plan?
Deeper into water use
Beware the 'birthers'
Tackling race, one beer at a time GREGORY RODRIGUEZ
Tough on corrections
Budget cuts that hurt
HEALTH
Stopping antidepressants can cause side effects Regina Nuzzo
August angst: When therapists go on vacation Doree Lewak
Treating depression can be hit or miss Devon Schuyler
Cochlear implants open deaf kids' ears to the world Shari Roan
Exercise helps fight depression Jeannine Stein
Pros and cons of screening teens for depression Brendan Borrell
Laxative habit needs a doctor's help Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon
Special Issue: Depression Jill U. Adams
For the record
Fighting for a COBRA subsidy Francesca Lunzer Kritz
Changes in certain regions of the brain might show if the person would ultimately respond to a particular medication. Devon Schuyler
Core values Karen Voight
Study shows a third of Americans regularly nap Karen Kaplan
WORLD
U.S. identifies remains of pilot missing in Persian Gulf War Tony Perry
World Briefing / Iraq Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Pakistan Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Iran Times Wire Reports
2,500 Flee Fire In British Columbia
World Briefing / Peru Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Colombia Times Wire Reports
6 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan Laura King
Iran court warns against criticizing proceedings Borzou Daragahi
Joint Chiefs chairman making his influence felt Julian E. Barnes
Israeli gays left feeling vulnerable Richard Boudreaux
Iraqi army officers pulled $4.8-million bank heist, police say Liz Sly
BUSINESS
What's so great about private health insurance? MICHAEL HILTZIK
Yoga mats in the Dodger Stadium outfield W.J. Hennigan
The week ahead, at a glance
Jeff Gaspin cast in the spotlight at NBC Universal Meg James
Calorie-listing bill spawns industry fight Jerry Hirsch
Paramount Pictures waves the flag for 'G.I. Joe' Claudia Eller and Ben Fritz
'Cash for clunkers' interest remains high even as funds dwindle Alana Semuels
Not many laughs for Sandler's 'Funny People' Ben Fritz
ENTERTAINMENT
Aubrey Plaza: Funny person Mark Olsen
'Let's Make a Deal' will return; Wayne Brady will host Greg Braxton
Essex Public House is truly Hollywood, but not so crazy Jessica Gelt
Theater Review CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
Theater Review CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
Pop Music Review Mikael Wood
Spielberg hops to 'Harvey' remake Ben Fritz
Judging LPs by the covers Randy Lewis
'Forever Flamenco' at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre Victoria Looseleaf
'Cold: Adventures in the World's Frozen Places' by Bill Streever Irene Wanner, Wanner has written for many publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Seattle Times and High Country News.
'Aliens in the Attic' Glenn Whipp
PBS plans: Ken Burns visits the national parks; The Times' Chandlers; Sesame Street Martin Miller, Maria Elena Fernandez and Kate Aurthur
SPORTS
Michael Phelps accomplishes goals in and out of the pool Lisa Dillman
Mary Lou Retton wins all-Around competition Lauren Goldman
Maria Sharapova's return still a work in progress Diane Pucin
When Sir Bobby died, it was like deja vu all over again Mike Penner
Marlins stun Cubs with consecutive homers in the ninth Associated Press
Tiger Woods makes it look easy Associated Press
Milwaukee ends San Diego's streak with five-run seventh Associated Press
Finishing strong
Sam Querrey defeats Carsten Ball in final Diane Pucin
Jered Weaver gives a strong effort Mike DiGiovanna
NASCAR's Sprint Cup race is postponed a day Keith Groller
Yankees' Melky Cabrera hits for the cycle Associated Press
Venus Williams upset at Palo Alto Staff And Wire Reports
Chad Billingsley, Matt Kemp spark Dodgers' romp DYLAN HERNANDEZ
It's a long season, and it starts early CHRIS DUFRESNE
Angels make last trip to Metrodome a memorable one JERRY CROWE
It's too little, too late against the Red Stars Wire Reports
Marquee event comes to abrupt halt on X Games' final day Pete Thomas, Baxter Holmes, Mario Aguirre and Lauren Goldman
Andre Ethier fulfilling power potential Dylan Hernandez
Victor Martinez leads Red Sox hit parade Associated Press
Kendry Morales provides yet more muscle for Angels MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Rachel Alexandra wins Haskell Invitational Associated Press
NATIONAL
U.S. prison plan for Guantanamo inmates under review, officials say Josh Meyer and Julian E. Barnes
Colorado judges as prosecutors: How far is too far? DeeDee Correll
Democrats walk a careful line on healthcare Janet Hook
National Briefing / Nationwide Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Washington, D.c. Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Nationwide Times Wire Reports
Gates jokes about his arrest at Massachusetts book festival Associated Press
Debating prevention's place in healthcare bill Kristina Sherry
NEWS
Four questions for . . . Seth MacFarlane Michael Ordona
A pal mentioned a news story, which set thoughts in motion. Josh Gajewski
More drama in the Emmys series races Tom O'Neil
The Emmy Awards
Emmy actress category packed with talent
Mt. Emmy Greg Braxton, Maria Elena Fernandez, Elena Howe, Denise Martin and Tom O'Neil
For the Record
The Envelope
Give Glenn Close a juicy role, and just sit back Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
'Family Guy' and 'Flight of the Conchords' are outsiders in Emmy race Michael Ordona
Bryan Cranston is, let's face it, expressive Josh Gajewski
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