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What happened on December 25, 2011
BUSINESS
Home loan options abound, despite lack of info about availability By Kenneth R. Harney
Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules By Martin Eichner
Looking for a reason to love the iPad Michael Hiltzik
At 95, Stanley Dashew still finds clear sailing in business By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott's new reality By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Where Rose Parade floats are born By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
Investing: Monster Worldwide is in good financial health By Andrew Leckey
Use credit cards lightly to improve your score Liz Weston, Money Talk
Home of the Week: Pomona hills home retains touches of elegance
Saving copies of your photos: Five tips By Scott J. Wilson, Los Angeles Times
Sneak previews of Rose Parade floats
Hordes of post-Christmas shoppers expected By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Working Hollywood: Animal trainer Bettina Browne By Cristy Lytal, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Meryl Streep walks in Margaret Thatcher's shoes By Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
For politically aware songs, the '00s were all for naught By Reed Johnson and Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times
Book review: 'An Unquenchable Thirst' by Mary Johnson By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Patti Smith's 'Woolgathering' By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
David Milch will tackle William Faulkner's works for HBO By Scott Timberg, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Geraldine James makes her presence felt By Molly Selvin, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Not Just for Kids: 'Why We Broke Up' details a teen romance By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Cultural Exchange: Mexico's UNAM aims to put it all online By Ken Ellingwood, Los Angeles Times
The Sunday Conversation: Cenk Uygur By Irene Lacher, Special to the Los Angeles Times
9/11 drama puts director Stephen Daldry to the test By John Horn, Los Angeles Times
Merce Cunningham company dances to the end By Susan Reiter, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: What script are playwrights following? By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Book review: 'Tolstoy: A Russian Life' by Rosamund Bartlett By Martin Rubin, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Bob Seger fans come for the old stuff By Melinda Newman, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Santa Claus' Christmas Eve with Marilyn Monroe By Santa Claus, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Memoir: 'Listening' to Mom through her books By Lynell George, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Words & Ideas
TV This Week
Creativity Corner
Jokes & Riddles
Kids' book reviews
'The Reluctant Elf' By Lyn Kraatz
Perspective: L.A. Phil's Shostakovich concert rings hollow By Noel Anenberg, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Underrated/Overrated
The Siren's Call: Island in the city By Nick Owchar, Los Angeles Times
New on DVD: 'The First Grader' By Noel Murray, Special to the Los Angeles Times
NATIONAL
A farm lives high – and clean – off the hog By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times
In Pennsylvania near the mines, coal is hard to get By Spencer Soper, Morning Call
War vets invade an urban village By Luke Broadwater, The Baltimore Sun
Changing voters' views of Obama and the economy By Christi Parsons and David Lauter, Washington Bureau
TRAVEL
Bethlehem, Pa.'s German Christmas tradition By Karl Zimmermann, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Southern California Close-Ups: Going Hollywood By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times
Hollywood: Where to stay and eat, what to see and do
Letters
Packing tips with climate needs in mind By Myscha Theriault, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Planning your trip to Bethlehem, Pa.
Web Buzz: whereyatravelin.com
On the Spot: The cost of frequent flier miles By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ID errors put hundreds in County Jail Robert Faturechi and Jack Leonard
High-rise planners do the Hollywood ruffle Steve Lopez
Halls are alive with the sound of their music By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times
Jacob E. Goldman dies at 90; creator of Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Art Rogers dies at 93; L.A. Times photographer By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Technical problems delay Expo Line's debut By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
Joshua D. Corral dies at 19; Marine Corps lance corporal from Danville By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
Singer Etta James will remain hospitalized for several days By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times
Sean Walsh dies at 21; California Army National Guard specialist from San Jose By Kim Christensen, Los Angeles Times
WORLD
In Germany the economy hums and the euro crisis seems elsewhere By Aaron Wiener, Los Angeles Times
Egypt Islamist parties the big winners in second round of voting By Amro Hassan, Los Angeles Times
Christmas mass in Nigeria rocked by terrorist bombing By Gretchen L. Wilson, Times staff writer
OPINION
SPORTS
Up next for the Lakers: Sunday vs. Chicago
Brentwood on the rise with Coach Ryan Bailey Eric Sondheimer
New Lakers Josh McRoberts, Troy Murphy make an impact in opener By Ben Bolch
Lakers can't rely solely on Kobe Bryant this season Bill Plaschke
Q&A: David Milch on horse racing and iconic TV series By Lance Pugmire
High school boys' basketball rankings By Austin Knoblauch
Clippers' new trio hits the right notes By Broderick Turner
Up next for the Clippers: Sunday at Golden State
There's a lot of 'stuff' going on when Saints face Falcons By Lance Pugmire
Maple Leafs Coach Ron Wilson says he has contract extension Wire reports
Positives far outnumber negatives for Clippers in opening win Helene Elliott
Possible playoff-bound Bengals lobby fans Wire reports
Lakers can't wrap it up against the Bulls By Mike Bresnahan
Clippers have confidence in their bench By Broderick Turner
Lakers get first of three games in a row out of the way By Mike Bresnahan
Santa Anita opener brings a sense of renewal Bill Dwyre
NEWS
Obamas spend a low-key Christmas in Hawaii By Peter Nicholas
For the record
Etta James spending Christmas in hospital By Larry Gordon
Poll: Mitt Romney in command in New Hampshire By Maeve Reston
Bankrupt rapper Young Buck may have to sell his name By Richard Fausset
Sudan says it has killed leader of Darfur's main rebel group By Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times
Reader photo: Here comes Santa Claus...and another...and...
Air China: Fare to Hong Kong comes in at less than $700
Tension over Israeli proposal to commemorate Armenian genocide Batsheva Sobelman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
IMAGE
All-nighter fix-it By Alene Dawson, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Santa Timeline: Before he was cheery and chubby By Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times
Santa makeover: From ho, ho to whoa! By Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
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