What happened on October 19, 2009

HEALTH

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

BUSINESS

OPINION

Amending California's direct democracy By Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews, a contributing writer to Opinion, is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.
The many meanings of a cross By Gregory Rodriguez
Sudan's state-sponsored pyromania By John Prendergast, John Prendergast is co-founder of Enough, the anti-genocide project at the Center for American Progress in Washington.
Felipe Calderon's power play
Rush Limbaugh gets sacked
Let the soldier's father stay
Freedom of the press
Show us the money
Rah-rah safety
Literacy loss
The next LAPD chief's policing paradox

ENTERTAINMENT

WORLD

NATIONAL

SPORTS

What happened on October 19, 2009

HEALTH

Poring over facts about milk: cow's, goat's, soy, almond, rice and hemp By Elena Conis

Electric bikes are all green (colors vary) By Roy M. Wallack

Brace the muscles along spine with stretching exercises By Karen Voight

Amino acid may help trichotillomania sufferers By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon

Sign up for health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts for savings By Francesca Lunzer Kritz

Looking to achieve balance? Try slacklining By Bill Becher

Three federal agencies to assess potential Lasik problems By Melissa Healy

Childhood abuse, obesity linked By Jeannine Stein

Teeth grinders get some help By Chris Woolston

A good nurse has 'Mercy' By Marc Siegel

Hearing loss is frustrating, but family and friends can help By Lillian Hawthorne

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Elizabeth Clare Prophet dies at 70; former leader of religious sect Times Staff And Wire Reports

Environmental concerns delay solar projects in California desert By Louis Sahagun

Vin Scully's is a rare voice By Hector Tobar

Holdup sets the scene for tragedy By Joel Rubin and Scott Glover

Richard Whitcomb dies at 88; engineer's discoveries changed design of jets By T. Rees Shapiro

Teammates, coaches mourn death of Hollywood High freshman By Carla Rivera

Head of L.A.'s largest city pension agency resigns By David Zahniser

Lawyer is accused of selling fake work visas By Raja Abdulrahim

Korean Buddhists' Young San ceremony aims to spread goodness and peace By Paloma Esquivel

AIDS Walk L.A. turns 25, and he's been there every step By Gerrick D. Kennedy

Two prominent Republicans are among the five vying for Assembly seat By Jean Merl

California Briefing / South Los Angeles By Margot Roosevelt

California Briefing / Bellflower By Corina Knoll

California Briefing / Sun Valley By My-thuan Tran

California Briefing / Northridge By My-thuan Tran

BUSINESS

Jay Leno's new time slot wreaks havoc for NBC affiliates By Joe Flint

Calling America's bluff on Internet gambling By Michael Hiltzik

Healthcare bills lack protections against treatment denials, experts say By Lisa Girion

Getting past the fear of computer clouds By David Sarno

Northern California grocery chain recalls cantaloupes By Peter Y. Hong

SAG gives interim chief the permanent position By Richard Verrier

Investors will focus intensely on corporate earnings reports Associated Press

Movie studios enjoy strong weekend at the box office By Ben Fritz

Jay Leno's new time slot wreaks havoc for NBC affiliates By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

OPINION

Amending California's direct democracy By Joe Mathews, Joe Mathews, a contributing writer to Opinion, is an Irvine senior fellow at the New America Foundation.

The many meanings of a cross By Gregory Rodriguez

Sudan's state-sponsored pyromania By John Prendergast, John Prendergast is co-founder of Enough, the anti-genocide project at the Center for American Progress in Washington.

ENTERTAINMENT

Vigilante films, an American tradition By Dennis Lim

'Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags' By Mary Mcnamara, TELEVISION CRITIC

'The Queen Mother' by William Shawcross By Patt Morrison

'A new Michael' By Chris Lee

My kid, the ratings bonanza: beyond the 'balloon boy' saga By Scott Collins and Nicholas Riccardi

Community service as a TV theme By Matea Gold and Maria Elena Fernandez

Pop Music Review By Mikael Wood

Live: Roger Daltrey at the Orpheum Theatre By Randy Lewis

Dance Review By Charles Mcnulty, THEATER CRITIC

Music Review By Richard S. Ginell

Music Review By Mark Swed, MUSIC CRITIC

East feeds a need in Hollywood By Jessica Gelt

WORLD

Suicide attack on Iran's Guards kills 31 By Jeffrey Fleishman and Ramin Mostaghim

Questions about Al Qaeda's next move By Greg Miller

South Korea museum holds an odd collection of brooding artworks By Ju-min Park

Brazil promises safe Olympics despite gang wars Associated Press

U.S. says credible partner in Afghanistan is crucial By Peter Nicholas and Laura King

World Briefing / Iraq Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Sudan Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Mexico Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Botswana Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Saudi Arabia Times Wire Reports

Pakistan says 60 militants killed; Taliban says it pushed back troops By Alex Rodriguez

NATIONAL

Easy come, easy go at Elvis Presley auction By Georgia Garvey

Justice Department memo rules on medical marijuana Associated Press

Balloon boy drama was concocted by actor-parents, Colorado sheriff says By Nicholas Riccardi

National Briefing / Arizona Times Wire Reports

National Briefing / Delaware Times Wire Reports

National Briefing / Puerto Rico Times Wire Reports

Reps. Dana Rohrabacher and Barbara Lee a political odd couple when it comes to Afghanistan war By Richard Simon

Healthcare Q&a By Kim Geiger and James Oliphant

Obama to wait and see on healthcare bill Associated Press

SPORTS

Few outside L.A. area want the Angels and Dodgers in the World Series. Most prefer a Dodgers-Yankees matchup. By Diane Pucin