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What happened on August 05, 2012
BUSINESS
Apartment and retail complex at Wilshire and La Brea is underway By Roger Vincent
Mars rover draws on nuclear power for trek around Red Planet By W.J. Hennigan
Mortgage application does not require spouse's credit, income Liz Weston, Money Talk
Banker to the stars E. Scott Reckard
'Supernatural' star Jensen Ackles lists Brentwood house By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Kilroy Realty moves into Hollywood with $79-million office deal By Roger Vincent
Lending industry not ready to ease strict mortgage standards By Kenneth R. Harney
Home of the Week: Colonial-style house in Hancock Park
USC professors' book full of surprises for right-wing publisher Michael Hiltzik
US Airways lets economy passengers upgrade their meals--for a fee By Hugo Martin
How to guard against scams while on vacation By Scott J. Wilson, Los Angeles Times
Most popular customer incentive from hotels: Discount rates By Hugo Martin
Can association fine homeowner for cursing at board president? By Donie Vanitzian
SPORTS
Michael Phelps answers all on first day of retirement By Bill Shaikin
Former USC lineman Fred Matua dies By Gary Klein
Queen Underwood loses as women's boxing arrives By Kevin Baxter
U.S. women's water polo team beats Italy to reach semifinals By Lisa Dillman
London Olympics: Andy Murray wins gold medal in men's tennis By Lisa Dillman
Justin Gatlin leads qualifiers for men's 100-meters final By Helene Elliott
Girl power a winner as women's boxing makes Olympics debut By Kevin Baxter
U.S. has two women in top 11 for first time at Olympic marathon By Mike Bresnahan
Davila drops out of women's marathon; Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana wins By Helene Elliott
Christina Loukas finishes eighth in 3-meter springboard diving By Brian Hamilton and John Cherwa
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano rejected trade to the Giants By Phil Rogers
Serena and Venus Williams win gold medal in women's doubles By Lisa Dillman
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins men's 100, U.S.' Justin Gatlin third By Helene Elliott
Howie Kendrick delivers to lift Angels, 6-5, over Chicago White Sox in 10 innings By Mike DiGiovanna
A faulty vault lands McKayla Maroney a silver By Diane Pucin
Serena and Venus Williams win doubles gold medal Bill Dwyre
London Olympics: Sarah Groff's 10 seconds of medal separation By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times
U.S. women's soccer team looks to keep focus on Canada By Kevin Baxter
Peyton Manning ready for next test with Broncos By Dan Loumena
In baseball trades, there are winners and, well, losers By Lance Pugmire
No relief in sight for Angels, who lose to the White Sox, 4-2 By Mike DiGiovanna
USC is recruiting up a storm By Gary Klein
The Times' college football countdown: No. 24 Texas Christian Chris Dufresne
London Olympics: What to watch for on Sunday By John Cherwa
MLS: Columbus Crew midfielder Kirk Urso dies in Ohio hospital By Dan Loumena
U.S. women defeat Italy, 9-6, in water polo quarterfinals By Lisa Dillman
Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua prevail in UFC bouts at Staples Center By Lance Pugmire
Garrett Reid, son of Eagles Coach Andy Reid, found dead at camp By Dan Loumena
London Olympics: U.S. falls to Serbia in men's water polo By Kevin Baxter
Oscar Pistorius eliminated in semifinals of men's 400 By Helene Elliott
Gymnast Gabby Douglas' mom files for bankruptcy By Dan Loumena
After Michael Phelps? U.S. swim team not worried By Bill Shaikin
Hanley Ramirez walk-off single lifts Dodgers past the Cubs, 7-6 By Jim Peltz
With so many new players, do Dodgers have to mesh all over again? By Steve Dilbeck
Andy Murray finally gets tennis gold for Britain Bill Dwyre
There's no penalty faze for USC and Coach Lane Kiffin T.J. Simers
Sanya Richards-Ross leads 1-3 U.S. finish in women's 400 By Helene Elliott
Two U.S. teams reach semifinals in women's beach volleyball By Stacy St. Clair
McKayla Maroney upset in vault finals; settles for silver By Diane Pucin
London Olympics: Changes coming as boxing endures another scandal By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times
USC football recruiting keys rise By Gary Klein
U.S. women's soccer team annoys some foes with goal celebrations By Kevin Baxter
OPINION
Marilyn Monroe, the eternal shape shifter By Lois Banner
Aldama Elementary's two missions By Courtney Everts Mykytyn
Why Mars matters
A vested interest in saving Vernon By Dave Gardetta and Jim Andreoli Jr
Pet stores without puppy mills
Letters: A bad bargain on higher education
A loving mother's advice: Hit the road, son By Kerry Madden
Chick-fil-A or Whole Foods? By Will Feltus and Mike Shannon
Letters: Nature, up close and in the city
Letters: Home prices and schools
Letters: Building a better education system
Letters: Medicaid, more or less
Letters: Faith in the business world
Letters: Buried treasure in downtown L.A.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sheriff's official allegedly undermined probe of deputy misconduct By Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times
Some residents fear Wal-Mart would threaten Altadena's identity By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times
Pioneer in surgery, addiction treatment Valerie J. Nelson
Sacramento becomes a steppingstone to L.A. City Hall By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Disparity is wide in cities' legal costs Abby Sewell and Jessica Garrison
A barbaric death, and a plea for a change in the law Steve Lopez
For wounded troops, outings are a chance to heal By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times
NASA hopes Curiosity landing site is a Grand Canyon of Mars By Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times
NATIONAL
Drones tested as tools for police and firefighters By Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times
Gunman's tattoos lead officials to deem Sikh shooting terrorism By Matt Pearce and Brian Bennett
Romneys, caught in housing bust, got tax cut in La Jolla By Robin Abcarian, Los Angeles Times
NASCAR: 1 fan dead, 9 injured by apparent lightning strike By Matt Pearce
Arizona company trained Chinese for London Olympics By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
A safe VP pick, or boring? Robin Abcarian
Sikh temple shooting: Anxious families await names of victims By Matt Pearce
Mass shooting reported at Sikh temple in Milwaukee By Matt Pearce
At least 18 blazes torch Oklahoma; one nears record size By Matt Pearce
Milwaukee Sikh shooting: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney statements By Connie Stewart
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: HARD Summer Music Festival 2012 By August Brown
A Second Look: Derek Jarman's 'The Last of England' still potent By Dennis Lim
Review: Bruce Wagner's 'Dead Stars' digs into Hollywood culture By Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times
Review: 'Soldiers of Fortune' is more noisy than exciting By Robert Abele
Roseanne Roast: Funny, crass and a 'crash' by ex Tom Arnold By Greg Braxton
A flagging American dream Hector Tobar
The Writing Life: Sandi Tan switches genres for 'The Black Isle' By Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times
Classic Hollywood: 'Two Faces of Jean' showcases Jean Arthur By Susan King, Los Angeles Times
'Dark Knight Rises' scores third No. 1; 'Total Recall' soft By Amy Kaufman
'The Dark Knight Rises' sends a box office reminder By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
Monday's TV Highlights: 'Bizarre Foods America' on Travel By Ed Stockly
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied wed in Big Sur By Matt Donnelly
Steven Tyler puts his focus on Aerosmith By Mikael Wood
Where you can watch Curiosity Mars landing coverage By Ed Stockly
TRAVEL
Wildlife watching in Alaska By Terry Gardner, Special to the Los Angeles Times
On the Spot: Car rental company seeks damages By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times
Fresh food, thoughtful history hold sway in Petaluma By Avital Andrews, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Discovering the open spirit of Rio de Janeiro By Lynne Friedman, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Visiting Rio de Janeiro
Letters: A fan's long-distance love of Stone Roses
Films & programs
Web Buzz: Beach app gives the scoop on clean water By Jen Leo
SCIENCE
Seth MacFarlane reflects on Fox's 'Cosmos' By Nika Soon-Shiong
Mars rover Q&A with Bill Nye the Science Guy By Jon Bardin and Nika Soon-Shiong
Mars mission: The whole world is watching By Jon Bardin
Pasadena Convention Center hosts two Mars-related events
Mars Curiosity gets final message from engineers By Scott Gold
Mars rover: From Pasadena to Times Square, waiting together for news By Nika Soon-Shiong
Mars rover landing: And the crowd goes wild in Pasadena By Nika Soon-Shiong
NEWS
This week's Culinary SOS: The Sweet Life Cafe's white gazpacho By Noelle Carter
Mars mission: Curiosity appears to have landed safely By Scott Gold
This week's recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen By Noelle Carter
Ted Cruz: Romney should appeal to Latino 'conservative values' By Brian Bennett
New York: $310 round-trip to Westchester County on American
For the record
GOP chairman calls Sen. Reid a 'dirty liar' on Romney's taxes By Brian Bennett
Romney: Obama lawsuit seeks to 'undermine' military voters By Seema Mehta
Romney's potential running mate: Bobby Jindal By Mark Z. Barabak
Monday's TV Talk Shows: Woody Harrelson; Spike Lee; Bruce Jenner Ed Stockly
Planetfest: Lynx vehicle offers a $95,000 trip to space By Nika Soon-Shiong
Scam watch: Campaign contributions, BBB gift cards, mortgage aid By Stuart Pfeifer
WORLD
In Brazil's backlands, decades-old feud continues to claim lives By Matthew Teague, Los Angeles Times
Iranian pilgrims kidnapped on trip to Syria By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
South Africa's tribal system strips rural women of rights By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
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