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What happened on October 23, 2012
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Judge rejects former Bell police chief's bid to double pension By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times
More than 2 dozen L.A. Unified magnet schools are under-enrolled By Dalina Castellanos, Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica 'party house' gives neighbors a hangover By Matt Stevens, Los Angeles Times
Reaching out to illegal immigrants a core strategy for LAPD chief By Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times
Voting campaign targets Asian Americans By Anh Do, Los Angeles Times
L.A. budget advisor urges 200 layoffs By Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times
Near L.A. Live, parents press for downtown charter school Sandy Banks
Raymond Watson dies at 86; architect guided development of Irvine By Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times
Russell Means dies at 72; American Indian rights activist, actor By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Pace of tuition hikes slows at four-year public colleges By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times
Funds set up for survivors of slain Inglewood father and son By Angel Jennings, Los Angeles Times
Noguez will have to stay behind bars a while longer Jack Dolan
E. Donnall Thomas dies at 92; physician won a Nobel Prize Los Angeles Times staff and wire reports
L.A. city, county officials seek review of 911 dispatches By Kate Linthicum
NEWS
Jujube: From China, a tough tree with sweet fruit By Jeff Spurrier
Review: George Bernard Shaw's wit wins out in 'The Doctor's Dilemma' By F. Kathleen Foley
Fidelity for Sperry Top-Sider: Nautical and nice By Adam Tschorn
The U.S. defense budget: It's even bigger than Obama suggested By Jon Healey
Apple debuts iPad mini tablet From Times staff
The Cutting Edge
The foes of Proposition 30 overstate their case By Jon Healey
Las Vegas: Museum prepares to talk about Sin city's glowing past By Jay Jones
Dinner tonight! Brie 'n' apple soup By Noelle Carter
Jonathan Gold quiz: Hail kale By Jonathan Gold
Beyond Chemotherapy
Donald Trump's big reveal: Obama an alien or wears a wig? By James Rainey
For the record
Horses and bayonets dominate social media reaction to final debate By Morgan Little
Democrats urge federal probe of GOP voter registration operation By Joseph Tanfani
More than 59 million tune in for final presidential debate By Matea Gold
Obama debuts plan to 'actually move America forward' By Christi Parsons, This post has been updated, as indicated below.
Obama tops Romney in two instant post-debate polls By Morgan Little
Tuesday Travel Ticker: More snow at Mammoth By Chris Erskine
Joanna Lumley to auction off 'Absolutely Fabulous' outfits By Susan Denley
Mexico: Make waves on Baja learn-to-surf trip for women By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Men's Health Spotlight
Unconventional Medicine
Test Kitchen video tip: Segmenting citrus By Noelle Carter
Romney says debates have 'supercharged' his campaign By Maeve Reston
Third-party debate showcases fresh faces and issues By James Rainey
Moonlight Bar, Golden Road expands, Produce Project's new spot By Betty Hallock
Over-prepared Obama, Romney not their best in final debate By James Rainey
Katie Holmes, Emma Roberts fete Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's By Jenn Harris
Cookbook Watch: '101 Classic Cookbooks' By Russ Parsons
Pro-Romney groups launch positive ads By Matea Gold
Cunard cruise sale features free balcony upgrade, on-board credit By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Obama pitches plan for second term in new ad By Michael A. Memoli
ENTERTAINMENT
'Argo': John Chambers' friends recall the renowned makeup man By Susan King, Los Angeles Times
Review: Awash in poetry in the 'Red and Brown Water' By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
James Cameron to direct 'The Informationist' By Rebecca Keegan
Mel Karmazin to step down as chief executive of Sirius XM By Joe Flint
Rick Avery gives crash course on stunt work to 'Top Gear' star By Richard Verrier
Richard Thompson, friends return to 'Cabaret of Souls' this weekend By Randy Lewis
'Skyfall:' Are James Bond and Jason Bourne melding together? By Steven Zeitchik
Hollywood Film Awards kicks off the season ... early By Glenn Whipp
Sexual assault essay raises questions about anonymity, invention By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
Final Obama-Romney debate scores 59.2 million viewers By Meg James
Five best jokes from presenter Seth Rogen at Hollywood Film Awards By Matt Donnelly, This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Album reviews: 'Alive at the Vanguard' et al. capture the moment By Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times
Zynga lays off 150 workers, closes studio, ends 13 games By Ben Fritz
A less dramatic, more cordial presidential debate By Mary McNamara, Television Critic
Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Arrow' on KTLA By Ed Stockly
Hollywood Film Awards honor Affleck, Apatow, De Niro and more By Matt Donnelly
Ellen DeGeneres honored with Mark Twain Prize for American Humor By Christie D'Zurilla
Review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor has more to say in 'Allelujah!' By Chris Barton
Review: Cole Case's meaty paintings transfix at Western Project By David Pagel
Netflix's third-quarter earnings tumble amid global expansion By Dawn C. Chmielewski
For 'Beasts' director Benh Zeitlin, no time to work on new movies By John Horn
Fox hoping Tigers and Giants can deliver big hit By Joe Flint
Hollywood Film Awards: What are the odds of an 'I like you' back? By Amy Kaufman
Dirty Projectors leak new music from upcoming EP By Mikael Wood
'The Voice' recap: The battle rounds roll through Night 5 By Amy Reiter
CBS orders full seasons of 'Vegas' and 'Elementary' By Greg Braxton
BBC editor steps down in wake of Jimmy Savile sex-abuse probe By Henry Chu
A little less restless in Seattle? Some positive news for musicians By Deborah Vankin
David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross" off to strong start on Broadway By Deborah Vankin
Jane Fonda plans to star in new series on ABC titled 'Now What?' By Patrick Kevin Day
Apatow-Rogen 'mind meld' wins cheers at Hollywood Film Awards By Glenn Whipp
Obama-Romney debate tumbles in TV ratings as viewers favor sports By Scott Collins
Jane Fonda to try sitcom, 'Flight' may be grounded by airlines By Joe Flint
Activision hopes 'Skylanders' has staying power By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
Jon Stewart says conservatives have 'Barack-tose intolerance' By Meredith Blake
Wednesday's Talk Shows: John Grisham; Rod Stewart; Roseanne Barr Ed Stockly
Neil Young on Twitter for live Q&A with fans Wednesday By Randy Lewis
'Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars' recap: Free(style) falling By Allyssa Lee
Game over: Eva Longoria and Mark Sanchez no longer an item By Matt Donnelly
Danai Gurira, Samuel D. Hunter among Whiting Award winners By David Ng
'Book of Mormon' sets new one-week box office mark at Pantages By Mike Boehm
Quick Takes: Art gift from the Broads
Tom Perrotta on what makes a good short story [video] By Carolyn Kellogg
2012 Whiting Award winners announced By Carolyn Kellogg
Margaret Atwood on her Byliner serial and dystopia fun [video] By Carolyn Kellogg
Fox News scores big ratings win By Joe Flint
Sales of Taylor Swift's 'Red' off to a flying start By Randy Lewis
Billy Idol to play Seattle fan's birthday party and fundraiser By Reed Johnson
BUSINESS
Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens refill drugs without OK, patients say David Lazarus
Lotus adds automatic transmission option to Evora S By David Undercoffler, Los Angeles Times
GET-THIN brothers in fraud inquiry By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Apple debuts iPad mini tablet By Andrea Chang and Salvador Rodriguez
Apple live streaming possible iPad mini announcement now By Salvador Rodriguez
Apple unveils fourth-generation iPad with Lightning connector By Salvador Rodriguez
AT&T to take pre-orders for Galaxy Note II phone/tablet Thursday By Salvador Rodriguez
Former headquarters of auto legend Carroll Shelby for sale By W.J. Hennigan
Adrienne Maloof of 'Real Housewives' sells Beverly Hills manse By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Gluten-free food and drinks have become a $4.2 billion market By Tiffany Hsu
Stocks get hammered as earnings disappoint [Video] By David Lazarus
Dow off more than 200 points after more earnings misses By Andrew Tangel
Weak earnings spur sell-off on Wall Street By Andrew Tangel
Google, Facebook still spending millions on lobbying in D.C. By Jessica Guynn
Facebook must show it can reverse slowing ad sales, analysts say By Jessica Guynn
Apple announces 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display By Salvador Rodriguez
Consumer bureau to unveil rules overseeing debt-collection firms By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Apple stock falls; is iPad mini priced too high? By Salvador Rodriguez
Actor Scott Grimes lists in Woodland Hills By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Apple to live stream rumored iPad mini announcement at 10 a.m. By Salvador Rodriguez
'Welcome,' 'Jesus,' 'mustang' among most used passwords of 2012 By Deborah Netburn
Target to sell its credit card business to TD Bank By Shan Li
Legacy of subprime mortgage woes evident in South Gate By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times
Follow Apple's iPad mini announcement live here By Andrea Chang
SEMA preview: Chrysler to bring 24 vehicles to show By David Undercoffler, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
High school status means higher future wages By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Yahoo stock surges after CEO raises investors' hopes By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles metro area home prices predicted to keep rising By Alejandro Lazo
Blown away by the attacks on wind-power subsidy Michael Hiltzik
Tale of the tape: comparing iPad mini, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD By Salvador Rodriguez
United Parcel Service reports 56% drop in third-quarter profit By Shan Li
Denny's heads to Middle-earth with 'Hobbit'-inspired menu By Tiffany Hsu
SPORTS
Bas Rutten steals show from Kevin James in 'Here Comes the Boom' By Houston Mitchell
Dispute over Lakers broadcasts has sports bars crying in their beer By Jim Peltz
Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour titles, 'deserves to be forgotten' By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times
Bobby Wilson's time on Angels ends Staff and wire reports
Trojans playing a numbers game By Gary Klein
UCLA basketball seems to be entering a bright new era Bill Dwyre
Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen undergoes heart surgery By Dylan Hernandez
Trevor Bauer tweets he is ashamed Barack Obama is president By Houston Mitchell
Giant comeback Bill Shaikin
NHL players request meeting, league says 'nothing to meet about' By Helene Elliott
Justin Verlander is the Tigers' 'great equalizer' in World Series By Houston Mitchell
Lakers battling the learning curve By Eric Pincus
UCLA's Brett Hundley uses off week to work on fundamentals By Chris Foster
Trojans know they may be in for a shootout at Arizona By Gary Klein
Would you want Lance Armstrong's life? [poll] By Houston Mitchell
Sean Mannion will start for Oregon State on Saturday Wire reports
Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard are not expected to play Wednesday By Melissa Rohlin
UCLA cornerback Marcus Rios to miss Arizona State game By Chris Foster
Kobe Bryant won't play Wednesday By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers may be looking at a winless exhibition season By Eric Pincus
Who will win the World Series? [Poll]
Clippers continue upswing, beat Golden State in exhibition game
Andre Berto, Robert Guerrero to fight Nov. 24 in Ontario By Lance Pugmire
Man accused of Hines Ward extortion attempt due in court By Chuck Schilken
World Series: Handicapping the Giants-Tigers matchup By Jim Peltz
Dodgers' A.J. Ellis offers an analysis of World Series matchup By A.J. Ellis
Live discussion: World Series preview By Houston Mitchell
Lance Armstrong removes Tour de France titles from Twitter bio By Chuck Schilken
USC turns into a men's basketball melting pot By Baxter Holmes
Yes, it's Lakers vs. Clippers but it's still an exhibition By Broderick Turner
Packers safety Charles Woodson has a broken collarbone
NFL power rankings: Brian Urlacher and the Bears move up to No. 2 By Houston Mitchell
Some other notable sports statues in Southland Chris Erskine
Pau Gasol discusses his TV favorites, including 'Fringe' By Eric Pincus
Daily Dodger in Review: Just a glimpse of Adrian Gonzalez? By Steve Dilbeck
NHL makes an end run; channels update replacement programming By Helene Elliott
Chivas USA's front office makeover begins with new team president By Kevin Baxter
NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. to return Sunday at Martinsville By Jim Peltz
UCLA preparing for more than Arizona State's Will Sutton By Chris Foster
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal don't like Lakers' offense By Mike Bresnahan
Galaxy says it is not pursuing Chelsea star Frank Lampard By Kevin Baxter
Prince Fielder isn't a Dodger but is in World Series with Detroit By Bill Shaikin
Back with Clippers, Lamar Odom says he's regained his mental focus By Broderick Turner
UCLA assistant Noel Mazzone's work at Arizona State is still fresh By Chris Foster, Los Angeles Times
Watch the tackle by Ndamukong Suh that has Brandon Marshall upset By Chuck Schilken
World Series starts and, perhaps, ends with Justin Verlander By Bill Shaikin
Former Laker Christian Eyenga waived by Orlando Magic By Eric Pincus
You people in San Diego need to deal better with the Chargers T.J. Simers
'Canelo' Alvarez won't fight again until May 4, promoter says By Lance Pugmire
Coaches are in the spotlight this week in the NFL Sam Farmer
Sculptor 'tries to catch the essence of Coach' John Wooden Chris Erskine
Differences between Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum are plain to see By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times
SCIENCE
Diesel fumes more polluting than gas, new California study finds By Monte Morin
Electrical stimulation of brain area causes strange visual illusions By Jon Bardin
Study links cooked food to early humans' growing brains By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
Thanks to whales, oceans used to be as loud as a rock concert By Jon Bardin
OPINION
2012 election: Los Angeles Times ballot endorsements, at a glance
Letters: Death row vs. solitary
Letters: Bears will be bears
Letters: Map appreciation
Letters: Scouts' dishonor
Goldberg: A vote for election day Jonah Goldberg
Letters: Closing a charity
Letters: George McGovern's vision
McManus: A kinder, gentler Romney Doyle McManus
Presidential debate: Romney endorses Obama
Cheering for Jesus By Jonathan Zimmerman
Letters: Libya and presidential politics
NATIONAL
Indiana Senate candidate Mourdock calls rape pregnancy God's will By Kim Geiger
Frost on Mars? Curiosity uses its laser to probe mystery (#PewPew) By Amy Hubbard
Oregon barista was forced at gunpoint into sex act, affidavit says By Michael Muskal
Settlement proposed to broaden Medicare coverage By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
Douglas Kennedy: Child endangerment charges against him 'warped' By Michael Muskal
Teenage brothers charged in killing of 12-year-old N.J. girl By Tina Susman
Texas reviewing old arson convictions for suspect evidence By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Pahrump says 'Harrumph!' to cityhood John M. Glionna
Obama, Romney begin swing-state tour in home stretch By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times
Former CIA officer pleads guilty to identifying covert agent By Richard A. Serrano
Voters in Ohio village skeptical of both Obama and Romney By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
Arizona officer who stomped dog to euthanize it resigns from force By John M. Glionna
New Jersey girl's body found; 'Evil everywhere,' uncle says By Michael Muskal
Honolulu man votes one last time -- from his deathbed By Joseph Serna
After 40 years, California's Rep. Pete Stark faces tough battle By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times
Wife in Wisconsin spa shooting saved others' lives, witness says By Carlos Sadovi, Ryan Haggerty and Matt Pearce
Want a tax break on that lap dance? No dice, court says By Joseph Serna
Taped beating: No charges against man struck by New York cops By Tina Susman
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