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What happened on May 08, 2009
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Woman admits illegal imports of sea turtle shell guitar picks Associated Press
For LAPD officers, getting ready for work is on the clock Joel Rubin
Suspicious fire guts Manson's remote Death Valley hide-out Julie Cart
Donna Jou's parents get answers about her death Paloma Esquivel
'Eco-kosher' Jews have an appetite for ethical eating Mary MacVean and Duke Helfand
Indicted ex-Vernon official gets $500,000 annual pension Hector Becerra and Rich Connell
Luck, readiness pay off in Santa Barbara's Mission Canyon Bettina Boxall and Catherine Saillant
California nearly out of cash, state official warns Evan Halper and Eric Bailey
2 firefighters pinned down by flames are rescued by a third Kimi Yoshino
President of Charles Drew University resigns Ari B. Bloomekatz
In the eye of the Santa Barbara firestorm Joe Mozingo
California Briefing / Los Angeles Harriet Ryan
Jumbo load
GOP lawmakers pick fiscal conservative as new leader Eric Bailey
California Briefing / Los Angeles Sherine El Madany
OBITUARIES / PASSINGS / Mickey Carroll TIMES WIRE REPORTS
California / Local Elections Jean Merl
California Duke Helfand
California Briefing / Los Angeles Duke Helfand and Victoria Kim
California Briefing / San Bernardino David Kelly
OBITUARIES / PASSINGS / Donald 'Ean' Evans TIMES WIRE REPORTS
California Briefing / San Diego Tony Perry
Man pleads guilty to killing Oakland editor Associated Press
UC regents approve 9.3% increase in undergraduate fees Larry Gordon
Yosemite National Park to revisit tribal ties Associated Press
Budget measures' backers pay up to avoid added taxes Eric Bailey
U.S. threatens to rescind stimulus money over wage cuts Evan Halper
Danny Ozark dies at 85; former Dodger coach managed the Phillies to three division titles in the 1970s Claire Noland
OBITUARIES / PASSINGS / Frank Melton TIMES WIRE REPORTS
Villaraigosa pension board appointee quits in SEC inquiry David Zahniser
Santa Barbara fire consumes 1,300 acres, 'dozens' of houses Ann M. Simmons and Steve Chawkins
Sam Cohn dies at 79; New York talent agent Dennis McLellan
ENTERTAINMENT
'Resilience' by Elizabeth Edwards Scott Martelle
The more outré, the better at Diamond Dogs Jessica Gelt
'Little Ashes' BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
Kirby Dick's 'Outrage' comes at pivotal moment in gay rights fight TINA DAUNT
'Julia' BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
'Outrage' KENNETH TURAN, FILM CRITIC
L.A. scene inspires his sound Mark Sachs
'Love 'N Dancing,' 'Our City Dreams,' 'Treeless Mountain' Robert Abele; Ella Taylor; Gary Goldstein
MOCA sees a new beginning near year's end Mike Boehm
Quick Takes
Quick Takes Associated Press
Quick Takes Associated Press
Quick Takes Associated Press
Quick Takes
Around The Galleries David Pagel
Prime-time Tv Rankings City News Service
Theater Beat F. Kathleen Foley; David C. Nichols; Charlotte Stoudt; Philip Brandes
Theater Review CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
'Next Day Air' fails to deliver the goods Sam Adams
'Revanche' Kenneth Turan, FILM CRITIC
Senators ponder the future of journalism JAMES RAINEY
The crooning majestics of Patrick Watson George Ducker
'Rudo y Cursi' Robert Abele
HGTV programming reflects hard economic times Scott Collins
'Adoration' BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
'The Alzheimer's Project' MARY McNAMARA, TELEVISION CRITIC
Quick Takes Reuters
SPORTS
Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games for positive drug test Dylan Hernandez
Our new athletic motto: Bigger, dirtier, nastier BILL DWYRE
A look at the major leagues' all-time home run leaders
Manny Ramirez's teammates come to grips with his suspension Jim Peltz
Dan O'Brien hops his way to a world record Mike Penner
Pitcher Justin Speier says his outburst was born of frustration Kevin Baxter
Cavaliers still looking for a fight Associated Press
Crane tops who's new list Teddy Greenstein
Slumping Marlins lose again Associated Press
For TNT's Doug Collins, the game's the thing Mike Penner
Rockets analyze tougher Lakers Broderick Turner
Ladd leads Blackhawks to comeback victory Associated Press
Report: Favre won't sign with Vikings Staff And Wire Reports
Results Associated Press
Alex Rodriguez might want to thank Manny Ramirez Peter Schmuck
Earning her stripes
Disillusioned in Mannywood KURT STREETER
Tampa Bay Rays beat New York Yankees, 8-6 Associated Press
Dodgers' Manny Ramirez has some explaining to do T.J. SIMERS
Jered Weaver throws complete game in win KEVIN BAXTER
Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland Indians, 13-3. Associated Press
The West Valley League championship on the line Eric Sondheimer
It's all even after the Red Wings finally get to Hiller HELENE ELLIOTT
Ducks' James Wisniewski won't play tonight, doubtful for Sunday Helene Elliott and Chris Foster
Mannywood gets put on hold JERRY CROWE
What they're saying
Lakers' Derek Fisher will be missed as a leader in Game 3 Mike Bresnahan
Derek Fisher's absence creates opportunity in Lakers lineup Mike Bresnahan
Ramirez deserves a one-way ticket out of Mannywood BILL PLASCHKE
Breeders' to drop prices Bill Dwyre
Sanity is suspended in the NBA MARK HEISLER
Baseball's anti-doping program faces renewed scrutiny in light of Ramirez case Michael Hiltzik
Dodgers pull plug on Mannywood -- for now Bill Shaikin
Student Javier Molina is strong in the sweet science ERIC SONDHEIMER
Manny being Manny: A Ramirez timeline Mike Hiserman
WORLD
South Korean matchmaker found her date with destiny Ju-min Park, Park is an assistant in The Times' Seoul Bureau.
World Briefing / Russia TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Georgia TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Thailand TIMES WIRE REPORTS
World Briefing / Congo TIMES WIRE REPORTS
China says 5,335 students died in last year's quake Barbara Demick
Afghans protest civilian deaths as U.S. officials raise doubts Laura King
Terrorism suspect held in Malaysia Associated Press
Kenya aristocrat found guilty Associated Press
In Afghanistan conflict, Pentagon considers structural changes Julian E. Barnes
Jordan first stop on papal Holy Land visit Jeffrey Fleishman
In Pakistan, Mardan anxiously awaits the Taliban Mark Magnier
BUSINESS
Puma and K-Swiss battle in court over lacing systems Nathan Olivarez-Giles
SEC cracks down on investment fraud Stuart Pfeifer
Cuomo subpoenas debt settlement firms David Colker
CBS Corp. swings to $55.3-million loss Meg James
Santa Barbara merchants run hot and cold during fire Tiffany Hsu and Marc Lifsher
New jobless claims unexpectedly plunge to 601K Associated Press
Stocks rise on jobless claims, retail sales data Associated Press
AIG 1st-quarter loss narrows to $4.35 billion Brady Dennis
Business Briefing / Real Estate Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / Real Estate Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / Courts Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / Real Estate Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / International Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / Real Estate Times Wire Reports
Company Town: Earnings Roundup / Live Nation Times Wire Reports
Company Town: Earnings Roundup / Warner Music Times Wire Reports
Business Briefing / Labor Times Wire Reports
Company Town: Earnings Roundup / Directv Group Times Wire Reports
Google and Apple ties scrutinized by FTC David Sarno
Activision widens Guitar Hero franchise with three new video games Alex Pham
New York Fed Chairman Stephen Friedman resigns Neil Irwin
Postal Service rate hike may not end funding shortfall Ronald D. White
O.C. financier used investor funds as 'personal piggy bank,' report says Stuart Pfeifer
GM, Chrysler dealers unwilling to hit the road Ken Bensinger
DVDS and games with the highest sales and rentals
Retailers report smaller sales declines in April Andrea Chang
Bank 'stress test' results hint at economic recovery Jim Puzzanghera and E. Scott Reckard
California Pizza Kitchen's profit rises modestly Nathan Olivarez-Giles
NATIONAL
Records suggest Pelosi, others were told of harsh interrogations Greg Miller
Obama announces $17 billion in cuts, less than .5% of total budget Christi Parsons and Jim Tankersley
Demjanjuk loses appeal to avoid war crimes trial in Germany David G. Savage
National Briefing / And Finally . . . TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Connecticut TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Texas TIMES WIRE REPORTS
National Briefing / Maryland TIMES WIRE REPORTS
The Nation Joe McDonald
Cut from Obama's budget: U.S. liaison to UNESCO Andrew Zajac
No National Day of Prayer service at White House Johanna Neuman
OPINION
Those French know how to live
Manny -- out of left field Mike Downey, Mike Downey is a former Times columnist.
Robust action against the latest flu outbreak was a healthy response
Anxiety over 'stressed' banking system
Fuming over emissions
Not a class act
Prop. 1D isn't worth it Neal Halfon and Bruce Fuller, Neal Halfon is a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics, health services and public policy at UCLA. Bruce Fuller is a professor of sociology and education at UC Berkeley.
Pakistan on the precipice Kapil Komireddi, Kapil Komireddi is an Indian writer who specializes in South Asian affairs.
Student's death causes outrage
Who has the last laugh?
SCIENCE
Some Mexico schools, businesses reopen after H1N1 virus outbreak Thomas H. Maugh II and Tracy Wilkinson
NASA's deep space missions may get new jolt of fuel John Johnson Jr.
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