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What happened on February 22, 2009
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Agency provides critical home repairs for elderly, disabled Esmeralda Bermudez
20% in Los Angeles County receive public aid Garrett Therolf
Man invades Irvine home, kills 1, wounds 2 in overnight standoff paloma esquivel and christopher goffard
1 dies, 17 injured in fire at Inglewood senior apartment building Ruben Vives and Martha Groves
Time capsules hidden too well for their own good Steve Harvey
Porn, hunger and a mysterious vibe in Echo Park STEVE LOPEZ
California Briefing / Hollywood Richard Verrier
81st Academy Awards ceremony
'The Wrestler' wins at Film Independent's Spirit Awards Susan King
California GOP strains for ways to broaden appeal Michael Finnegan
L.A. politicians push for perks for businesses David Zahniser
Military Deaths
A confident Villaraigosa cruises toward reelection as mayor Phil Willon
California Briefing / Pasadena Martha Groves
The bracero and the boss played by the rules, and an American success story was the result Hector Becerra
Sister Aline Marie Gerber dies at 92; nun served as caretaker at Doheny Mansion Claire Noland
Sen. Abel Maldonado has made a name for himself Steve Chawkins and Patrick McGreevy
California Briefing / El Cajon Tony Perry
BUSINESS
Unemployment insurance: A guide David Colker
Mark Pogachefsky is a publicist with an independent streak William Heisel
Spanish-style homes in San Pedro Lauren Beale
Mom must start saving for herself Kelly Barron
Letters
Real Estate
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Real Estate Janet Portman, Inman News
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If you decide to use credit cards, use self-control
Joblessness takes a toll on the soul DAVID LAZARUS
Long Beach redo takes on a Tuscan flavor Scott Marshutz
Board has no basis to 'censure' Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
Earned income tax credit: Valuable but often overlooked Kathy M. Kristof
WORLD
Beijing's Olympic building boom becomes a bust Barbara Demick
Super-size rodents at risk in Colombia Chris Kraul
World Briefing / Mexico Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Pakistan Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Vatican City Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Ireland Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Madagascar Times Wire Reports
44 killed in China mine blast Associated Press
Australia honors those lost to fires Julie Cart
Websites backing Khatami blocked Associated Press
Airstrike killed 13 Afghan civilians, U.S. says Reuters
Schroeder critical of Ahmadinejad Reuters
Price of Sri Lanka's army expansion is paid in grief Mark Magnier
Hillary Clinton, China officials agree to put human rights discussions on a separate track Paul Richter and Barbara Demick
Global financial crisis hits Beijing luxury hotels hard Barbara Demick
Obama's biggest challenges in Afghanistan Julian E. Barnes
ENTERTAINMENT
Jane Fonda's antiwar years with the FTA Dennis Lim
Jason Munn's rock poster design ethos Scott Timberg
'Nine Lives: Death and Life in New Orleans' by Dan Baum Wendy Smith, Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940."
Elie Wiesel: Embracing memory and madness Susan Salter Reynolds, Salter Reynolds is a Times staff writer.
Giuliana Rancic Choire Sicha
Animator James Baxter puts imagination in motion Cristy Lytal
Ray Charles' heavenly trio: Leroy 'Hog' Cooper, David 'Fathead' Newman and Hank Crawford David Ritz, Ritz has collaborated on the autobiographies of, among others, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.
For the record
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Jacket Copy Carolyn Kellogg
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Watts, the place, inspires Jeff 'Tain' Watts Steve Appleford
A passport to peril Carolyn Kellogg, Kellogg is lead blogger for Jacket Copy, The Times' book blog.
Pacific Symphony's American Composers Festival has scores to settle Jon Burlingame
Book Review
Culture Monster
Little-heralded 'Medium' gives NBC a boost in the ratings Matea Gold
Kids' Book Reviews
Underrated / Overrated
'Razzies' for Myers, Hilton Lee Margulies
Ryu, Ken missing in action, 'Bachelor' father and more Denise Martin
'Ablutions' by Patrick deWitt George Ducker, Ducker is a writer in Los Angeles.
The Oscars: Best picture is best bellwether Kenneth Turan, Film Critic
Eleni Mandell's fresh spin on retro Margaret Wappler
'Slumdog': From mutt to 'Millionaire' John Horn
Can Oscars host Hugh Jackman come to show's rescue? Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
Coming clean about 'Dirty Jobs' Jon Caramanica
'Waiting for the Apocalypse' by Veronica Chater Laura Collins-Hughes, Collins-Hughes is a writer and editor in New York City.
'What Just Happened,' 'Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season,' 'Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder,' 'The Haunting of Mary Hartley,' 'Sex Drive.' Noel Murray
The soul of Oceania Suzanne Muchnic
In Lovecraft and Hill, every picture tells a story By Nick Owchar
Oscar programming
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
Feedback
'Who Will Write Our History?' by Samuel D. Kassow Louise Steinman, Steinman, author of "The Souvenir," is at work on "The Crooked Mirror: A Conversation With Poland."
Kerry James Marshall at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Liesl Bradner
Stagecraft David Ng
Dvd Reviews ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC
The could be Oscar gold Scott Hamilton Kennedy's 'The Garden' Reed Johnson
Happy family? 'Must Read After My Death.' Susan King
OPINION
My dad, the spy Leslie Absher, Leslie Absher is a writer living in Northern California.
Why not pot in Laguna Woods?
Division signs Joel Pett, Joel Pett is the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. His work also appears in USA Today.
Checking up on healthcare
Oscar contenders 2009
Bailouts or handouts?
We are what we watch
A wealth of wisdom
Where is California's next governor? Probably up north Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews is a contributing writer to Opinion and an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
Changing the charter
The traps of early release Sara Catania
Obama's Iran strategy DOYLE McMANUS
Bird calls
SPORTS
Blind high school runner, and her team, are a sight to behold BILL PLASCHKE
Long Beach State can't keep it close in loss Wire Reports
Celtics' Kevin Garnett will be out two to three weeks Associated Press
Ducks end losing streak in Columbus Associated Press
How they rank Mark Heisler
Oregon gets first Pac-10 win after 14 losses Associated Press
Mistakes on defense cost UCLA in an upset loss to Washington State. David Wharton
Clearly, the Kings still don't get it HELENE ELLIOTT
Clippers visit the Portland Trail Blazers Lisa Dillman
IOC: Economy hits sports at grass roots Associated Press
Lidge is perfectly ready Associated Press
Results Associated Press
Huskies have an edge on the boards Chris Foster
Effort to re-sign Manny Ramirez intensifies Dylan Hernandez
NBA All-Star story lines go according to script MARK HEISLER
Huskies stay on top by beating Trojans Chris Foster
Phil Mickelson retakes command with a 62 at Riviera Chuck Culpepper
At least Amare Stoudemire will be a Sun next season Mark Heisler and Mark Heisler
High School Basketball Melissa Rohlin
Levi Leipheimer still leading Tour of California Diane Pucin
Economy won't freeze out Winter Dew Tour Pete Thomas
Pau Gasol makes the most of extra playing time Broderick Turner
Avoiding injuries becomes a key issue for the Angels' Howie Kendrick Mike DiGiovanna
Kelly Pavlik stops Marco Antonio Rubio to retain his titles Staff And Wire Reports
Lusk's death a grim reminder Associated Press
Coach Howland doesn't like what he sees of Jrue Holiday's defense David Wharton
NASCAR's merged teams seek more profit, fewer losses Jim Peltz
Pro ranks are unlikely destinations for Pete Carroll and Urban Meyer SAM FARMER
49ers, Vikings could pursue Vick Associated Press
Kyle Busch sweeps Truck and Nationwide series races Jim Peltz
Andres Romero showing a lot of drive at Riviera James Wagner
Junior shakes off rare criticism after crash Associated Press
Hits And Misses Chuck Culpepper
Baron Davis says he's not dogging it T.J. SIMERS
Torii Hunter is no spring chicken anymore Mike DiGiovanna and Robyn Norwood
There's one match everyone wants to see BILL DWYRE
Tackle Andre Smith leaves without notice Sam Farmer
Women's tennis players should have made a stand KURT STREETER
TRAVEL
Catalina Island becomes more like a secret getaway in winter Jordan Rane
Lost Trail Lodge: the faint call of the wild Hugo Martin
From Riot Hyatt to Andaz West Hollywood on Sunset Strip Beverly Beyette
For the record
Many vacation spots fire-free in Australia's Victoria state Jennifer Bennett, Associated Press; Reuters
News . Style . Tips . Trends Mary Forgione; Jen Leo; Jane Engle
Letters
Your Scene / Editor's Choice
Letters
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Readers Recommend: Inn near Sintra, Portugal
Oahu: The $299 Deal Jane Engle
Alaskan journeys on sale Avital Binshtock
Letters
Costtodrive.com calculates road trip's cost Jen Leo
Off-season adventures in Bormes, the real Côte d'Azur Susan Spano
NASCAR weekend makes tracks to Motor Speedway Jay Jones
IMAGE
Colors, textures set photographer Tierney Gearon alight Monica Corcoran
Menswear takes a defensive stance with grays, metal and plenty of zippers Adam Tschorn
Highlights of the runway shows Adam Tschorn
Newer generation of designers energizes the runways Booth Moore
Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon unveils clothes for the cool mom in Mirror/Dash line Max Padilla
Metallic makeup puts a gleam on your eye Melissa Magsaysay
Shoe repair shops bring new life and style to classic bags, heels Melissa Magsaysay
NEWS
Is your toddler's vocabulary thiiis big? Lauran Neergaard, Neergaard writes for the Associated Press.
It's their branch office
British star of reality TV is dying in the spotlight Avril Ormsby, Ormsby writes for Reuters.
From Our Blogs Shari Roan and Caesar Ahmad and Tina Susman and Alana Semuels
Top of the Ticket Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
Dubai construction frenzy puts up driving obstacles Brian Murphy, Murphy writes for the Associated Press.
Japan gives U.S. ship mixed reception Eric Talmadge, Talmadge writes for the Associated Press.
Memorial to Flight 93 to be dedicated by 9/11/2011 Dan Nephin, Nephin writes for the Associated Press.
Mardi Gras duty not for the skittish Janet McConnaughey, McConnaughey writes for the Associated Press.
Eiffel Tower is more than meets the eye Jenny Barchfield, Barchfield writes for the Associated Press.
Big money for the lowly desert tortoise Mike Stark, Stark writes for the Associated Press.
NATIONAL
National Briefing / Texas Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / Pennsylvania Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
Stimulus may be just the first chapter Jim Puzzanghera
Labor's time has come, but trouble stirs within Evelyn Larrubia
Governors discuss plans for stimulus spending Washington Post
Chandra Levy's mother says an arrest is coming soon Josh Meyer and Maura Dolan
President Obama and the role of the ethnic press JAMES RAINEY
The unclaimed ashes of hard times P.J. Huffstutter
President Obama's budget would cut deficit in half Christi Parsons
Cheney steamed at Bush over Libby snub Andrew Malcolm and Johanna Neuman
Bubbles of warming, beneath the ice Margot Roosevelt
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