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What happened on March 19, 2009
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Medical marijuana dispensaries will no longer be prosecuted, U.S. attorney general says Josh Meyer and Scott Glover
Photo of Charles Manson is released by prison officials Andrew Blankstein
Actress Natasha Richardson dies at 45 John Horn
Former neighbor held in 2003 triple slaying Richard Winton and Victoria Kim
ACLU sues Corona del Mar High School for cultivating 'homophobic' environment Susannah Rosenblatt
State's construction workers top the list of chronically uninsured employees, study finds Rong-Gong Lin II
Morton Lachman dies at 90; writer for Bob Hope, sitcom producer Elaine Woo
'Octomania' grips La Habra neighborhood Jessica Garrison and Kimi Yoshino
Riverside County jury orders death for arsonist David Kelly
Communication restrictions on U.S.-born Taliban fighter to be eased Associated Press
Schwarzenegger appoints new secretary of State and Consumer Services Agency Patrick McGreevy
California Briefing / San Diego Tony Perry
California Briefing / Santa Ana Mike Anton
In Full Stride
California Briefing / Los Angeles Associated Press
State Senate election may require 2 rounds of balloting Jean Merl
California Briefing / Anaheim Ari B. Bloomekatz
California Briefing / Lake Forest Carol J. Williams
Sir Nicholas Henderson dies at 89; British diplomat fostered U.S. support for Falklands war Adam Bernstein
Former FBI agent is guilty in O.C. robbery plot My-Thuan Tran
Readers question state Senate leader's sincerity GEORGE SKELTON
State to deliver more water to Southern California Bettina Boxall
L.A. planning panel fails to overhaul billboard law David Zahniser
State unfreezes $500 million in construction bonds Patrick McGreevy
Huntington Beach girl can stay in U.S. during custody dispute Carol J. Williams
Carpinteria school board pares down Native American imagery Steve Chawkins
Kanye West faces misdemeanor charges in LAX scuffle with paparazzi Andrew Blankstein
California Briefing / Los Angeles Richard Winton
Father of teen accused in Oxnard school slaying found dead Catherine Saillant
OPINION
When it comes to dementia, forget the drugs Ira Rosofsky, Ira Rosofsky is a psychologist and the author of "Nasty, Brutish, and Long: Adventures in Old Age and the World of Eldercare."
Lebanon's hopes for democracy Max Boot, Max Boot is a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a contributing editor to Opinion and the author of "War Made New: Technology, Warfare, and the Course of History."
Put stimulus money into parks and watch it grow Larry Agran, Larry Agran is mayor pro tem of Irvine and the chairman of the Orange County Great Park Corp.
The Net and the news
Bonus round
GOP needs modern ideas
Media at crossroads
Confirmation battles
Responsible for own acts
Yucca Mountain on hold
A healthy resistance to antibiotics
ENTERTAINMENT
Ayako Fujitani Michael Ordona
Nicolas Cage shows restraint in 'Knowing' Geoff Boucher
Joss Whedon says 'Dollhouse' has hit its stride Maria Elena Fernandez
Playing for Change unites musicians to unite the world Yvonne Villarreal
'Taking the Stage' ROBERT LLOYD, TELEVISION CRITIC
They are women, hear them joke Ramie Becker
Quick Takes Diane Haithman
Quick Takes Associated Press
Quick Takes Maria Elena Fernandez
Quick Takes Associated Press
Quick Takes
America voted: Alexis Grace cut from 'American Idol' Richard Rushfield
Modest Mouse to release Heath Ledger music video Associated Press
Natasha Richardson, a fearless spirit in the face of drama CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
'Race to Witch Mountain' calls for a real bang-up job Rachel Abramowitz
South By Southwest ANN POWERS, POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Very mild' stroke landed Keach in hospital Mike Boehm
Quick Takes Matea Gold
'Me Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood' by Cheeta the Chimp Lassie, as told to Richard Schickel, Schickel is the author, most recently, of "You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story."
Kenneth Turan: 'Everlasting Moments' Kenneth Turan
'The Last Samurai: Akira Kurosawa Revisited' at the Aero Susan King
NATIONAL
Federal lawsuits target Union Pacific over cross-border drug smuggling Richard Marosi
U.S. ambassador to Albania cleared in ammo cover-up Associated Press
They bid adieu to a sexy old showgirl Ashley Powers
National Briefing / Nationwide Times Wire Reports
The Nation
National Briefing / Washington, D.c. Times Wire Reports
National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports
Alleged terrorist won't be released Washington Post
Sen. Arlen Specter floats possibility of independent run Josh Drobnyk
Obama won't have VA bill injured veterans' insurers Washington Post
Obama hears Californians' state of anxiety Peter Nicholas
New Mexico repeals death penalty Associated Press
AIG unit was known for its catered meals and hefty bonuses Eric Gershon and Lynn Doan
Obama's civil rights nomination upsets some Latinos Paul West and Richard Simon
Army to end forced extended tours Julian E. Barnes
BUSINESS
Northrop advance brings era of the laser gun closer Peter Pae
Estate battle divides Marvin Davis' survivors BLOOMBERG NEWS
Sony expands its book download stockpile Sara Nelson
NCAA mounts full-court press on trademark violations Alana Semuels
Wall Street gives up some gains ahead of Fed news ASSOCIATED PRESS
Purchase of Sun would be big tech win for IBM ASSOCIATED PRESS
BMW expects sales to fall up to 20% in 2009 TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Half the bonus money won't cut it, House panel tells AIG chief Jim Puzzanghera and Walter Hamilton
Business Briefing / Airlines TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Business Briefing / Compensation TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Business Briefing / Earnings TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Text of the Federal Reserve statement
Business Briefing / Earnings TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Energy, apparel help boost consumer prices 0.4% in February, easing deflation fears ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report details Countrywide's efforts to benefit VIPs Zachary A. Goldfarb
Lions Gate's top shareholder to take 'active' role Claudia Eller
In AIG flap, it's not just about bonuses anymore Tom Hamburger and Janet Hook
Madoff's accountant charged with fraud Martin Zimmerman
Erdos replaces Schmults as FAO Schwarz CEO ASSOCIATED PRESS
Business Briefing / Food Safety TIMES WIRE REPORTS
What the Fed's action means for you Tom Petruno
CEO says Starbucks 'will succeed' despite recession ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federal Reserve moves to bring down interest rates on mortgages, consumer loans Maura Reynolds
Long Beach and Los Angeles port traffic slows in February Ronald D. White
Beverly Hills buyout firm to acquire San Diego Union-Tribune Tiffany Hsu and Tony Perry
The belief that the wealthy are worthy is waning MICHAEL HILTZIK
Clarkson's 'All I Ever Wanted' tops pop charts Todd Martens
Chinese government denies Coca-Cola's bid to buy juice company Don Lee and David Pierson
Treasury officials explicitly allowed AIG bonuses Ralph Vartabedian and James Oliphant
WORLD
Mexico levies higher tariffs on U.S. imports Ken Ellingwood
In Israel, recession pressures boil over into looting Richard Boudreaux
Josef Fritzl of Austria admits murder, enslavement, rape Times News Services
World Briefing / Colombia Times Wire Reports
7 suspects held in Afghanistan attacks M. Karim Faiez and Laura King
The World
World Briefing / Yemen Times Wire Reports
World Briefing / Egypt Times Wire Reports
Foreign Exchange Chris Kraul
World Briefing / Britain Times Wire Reports
Pakistan gang rape victim-turned-activist gets married Associated Press
Philippine women's groups say there's a plot to free U.S. Marine convicted of rape Paul Watson
SCIENCE
Prostate cancer screenings provide little benefit, studies show Thomas H. Maugh II
SPORTS
The Pac-10 doesn't get the president's vote DIANE PUCIN, ON SPORTS MEDIA
World Baseball Classic officials pleased with ticket sales for Dodger Stadium games Kevin Baxter
Ducks win one the hard way Billy Witz
Up next for Ducks: Phoenix Coyotes Billy Witz
Greg Oden contributes in his return to Portland Associated Press
Kings tonight Billy Witz
Rockets' Carl Landry feels 'lucky to be alive' after shooting Associated Press
Hiroki Kuroda to start on opening day Jim Peltz
Darren Collison says he's ready to go David Wharton
Celtics beat Heat to clinch Atlantic Division title Associated Press
Give Baron Davis a big assist Lisa Dillman
Angels' Dustin Moseley takes a big step in bid for rotation spot Mike DiGiovanna
UCLA opens NCAA tournament against Virginia Commonwealth David Wharton
There's a method to this March Madness CHRIS ERSKINE
Timing is everything for USC's DeMar DeRozan JERRY CROWE
Cubans take big slide in international baseball standing Kevin Baxter
Lakers have lost their edge Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
It's moving-out day at Indian Wells BILL DWYRE
UCLA won't last the weekend in NCAA tournament, but USC will BILL PLASCHKE
Cal State Northridge players thrive through resilience Robyn Norwood
Dominguez basketball coach Russell Otis faces more charges Lance Pugmire, Staff and Wire Reports
There are many tests ahead for U.S. Open hopefuls Barry Stavro
They're lining up to pick against UCLA in first round of NCAA tournament. David Wharton
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