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What happened on December 21, 2011

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Taking a tamale tour of Los Angeles Steve Lopez
Agreement reached on care of ailing singer Etta James By Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times
L.A.'s historic 1st Street bridge reopens after 3-year closure By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
2 malnourished cougar cubs found in Burbank By Maria Hsin, Los Angeles Times
EPA issues strong limits on mercury emissions from smokestacks By Neela Banerjee
Feinstein wants to cut delays in customs processing at LAX By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
Community mourns L.A. father of 4 slain in drive-by shooting By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
EPA regulates emissions of mercury, arsenic and many other toxins By Dean Kuipers
Heidi Helen Davis dies at 60; actress, acting teacher and stage director Los Angeles Times staff reports
Choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms are rooted in simpler times By Mike Anton, Los Angeles Times
Man held after Facebook post on girlfriend's death By Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times
Maestro Foundation instrumental in music students' careers By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times
Mercury rules issued by Obama By Geoffrey Mohan

NATIONAL

Squatters say foreclosed homes beat homeless shelters By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
Witness in WikiLeaks case says Manning confessed to him By Brian Bennett, Washington Bureau
U.S. leaders say they are hard at work on payroll tax By Lisa Mascaro and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Mitt Romney hits his stride in New Hampshire By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times
Witnesses in WikiLeaks case describe lax security By Brian Bennett, Washington Bureau

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: 'Beyond Religion' by the Dalai Lama By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
Axl Rose's appetite is for today's Guns N' Roses By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Movie review: 'The Adventures of Tintin' By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic
'Weed Wars' is nothing to blow smoke at By Matt Diehl, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Wednesday's TV talk shows
Wednesday's TV highlights
'Beyond Religion' info
Fast Track: 'The Hobbit' trailer brings Middle-earth magic
Will Call: Musiq Soulchild, Selena Gomez and more
'The Adventures of Tintin' info
Quick Takes: 'Friday' tops YouTube list

BUSINESS

Range Rover Evoque is cool and sophisticated By David Undercoffler, Los Angeles Times
A heated wax museum war takes shape in Hollywood By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
BofA to pay $335 million to settle fair-lending claims By Walter Hamilton, Nathaniel Popper and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Colorado investigates TrueCar sales service By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
State sues for answers from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac on housing meltdown By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Comcast treated Tennis Channel unfairly, FCC judge rules By Meg James, Los Angeles Times
Producer Steve Alexander, wife Vanessa sell Malibu estate By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Firms tied to 'Crash' producer found liable for $12 million Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Sam Zell sues former Tribune shareholders
Apple win in patent fight with Android phone maker is limited By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times
AT&T finds big-money lobbying, ad efforts don't always pay off By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
SEC accuses Willie Gault of fraud in Heart Tronics case By Walter Hamilton, Los Angeles Times
Spelling and McDermott are buyers in Malibu By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Absolute Poker co-founder pleads guilty to conspiracy By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
U.S. housing starts jump in November By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Piers Morgan says he never authorized phone hacking By Janet Stobart, Los Angeles Times
KB Home shares fall on smaller profit, weaker margins Bloomberg
Dollar stores thrive as holiday shopping destinations By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Investors hope for a Santa Claus rally as Dow soars 337 points By Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times

OPINION

WORLD

Some grief over death of North Korea leader false, defectors say By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Amelia Toro designs high-fashion clothes, Colombian style By Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times
Wives of missing Russian rig workers criticize company officials By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times
Residents of another south China town protest development plans By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Europe banks gobble up cheap loans offered by Central Bank By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Syria opposition alleges massacre of more than 100 By Alexandra Zavis, Kati Paul and Rima Marrouch, Los Angeles Times
Mexico's military takes over police duties in Veracruz By Ken Ellingwood, Los Angeles Times

HEALTH

Giving babies salty food may create a lifelong preference By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times

NEWS

Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich keep it friendly on Fox News [Video] By Kim Geiger
Breast implant scare in France: U.S. doesn't have the same ones By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Occupy protesters heckle Newt Gingrich at Iowa event [Video] By Robin Abcarian, Reporting from Des Moines, Iowa
Las Vegas: Pop-up wedding chapel to debut at the Cosmopolitan By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
California theme parks to ring in New Year with fireworks, music By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Yosemite: Cooking (and eating) with top chefs at the Ahwahnee By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
How much salt is in starchy foods young children eat? By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Thinner brains may be more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Ron Paul taps former patients for new antiabortion ad [video] By Kim Geiger
Gay marriage law appears to improve the health of gay men By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Her set of baseball cards highlights players' bizarre injuries By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Obama makes Christmas shopping stop at Best Buy By Christi Parsons
Free gift-wrapping, concerts and Santa at LAX on Thursday By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Seeking signatures, Newt Gingrich diverts to Virginia By James Oliphant
Obama calls Boehner, urges vote on bill to extend payroll tax cut By Christi Parsons
Boehner, GOP ready to talk -- but Democrats not biting By Kathleen Hennessey
Mitt Romney waves off Gingrich's negative ad complaint By Maeve Reston
Wednesday Travel Ticker: Mountain High tubing is open By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
For the record
Hawaii neighbors spy first family, await president By Peter Nicholas
House GOP hearing it from all sides over payroll tax cut By James Oliphant

SPORTS

UCLA's Jim Mora vows to stop practice-ditching tradition By Chris Foster
Kobe Bryant's wrist injury leaves his status for Lakers' opener in doubt By Mike Bresnahan
T.J. McDonald is coming back to USC By Gary Klein
Lakers' Mike Brown looks for answers amid the questions By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers' Jason Kapono is realistic about starting gig By Ben Bolch
Darryl Sutter is ready to make some noise with the Kings Helene Elliott
Clippers could bulk up by signing Reggie Evans By Broderick Turner
Up next for USC: Thursday vs. Kansas By Baxter Holmes
Colts are no match for Texans By Sam Farmer
USC hopes to upset perception of Pac-12 By Baxter Holmes
Ducks vs. Kings at Staples Center on Thursday By Lisa Dillman
Casey Pachall leads Texas Christian to Poinsettia Bowl victory Staff and wire reports
Crespi comes out on top over Alemany, 64-59, to win tournament title By Steve Galluzzo
Even with Kobe Bryant, Lakers' status is questionable T.J. Simers
Hot seat? Vinny Del Negro is cool with that By Broderick Turner
Dodgers' Ronald Belisario, who missed, 2011 season, gets visa Staff and wire reports

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