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What happened on March 29, 2013
AUTOS
The parent apps: Tracking your teens while they drive By Ronald D. White
Lawsuit alleges unintended acceleration in Ford cars, vans, SUVs By Ronald D. White
Hybrid vehicle sales speed up By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Will new EPA goals raise gasoline prices or clean air, save lives? Ronald D. White
Less expensive cars, SUVs driving growth in luxury auto sales Ronald D. White
Auto industry rebound drives UAW union membership growth By Jerry Hirsch, This article has been corrected. See note below for details.
As potential investors back away, Fisker retains bankruptcy law firm By Jerry Hirsch
ENTERTAINMENT
Sanctum duo aim to give L.A. a fresh dose of sexuality By August Brown
ABC's 'General Hospital' to celebrate 50 years of soap opera drama By Meg James
'Call the Midwife's' Pam Ferris talks birthing positions, fake babies By Yvonne Villarreal
Review: Multiple challenges, and rewards, in 'Orphan Black' By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Richard Griffiths, Uncle Vernon in 'Harry Potter' movies, has died By Rebecca Keegan
'The Killing' returns on June 2 with a two-hour premiere on AMC By Greg Braxton
On the school of second chances: a Q&A with Mike Rose By Hector Tobar
Richard Griffiths, remembered by theater friends By David Ng
Rhythm & Hues finalizes sale to Prana Studios By Richard Verrier
The problem with David Mamet By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Amanda Seyfried mistaken for Lindsay Lohan at New Jersey airport By Nardine Saad
Blake Shelton, Nick Offerman, Jimmy Fallon are 'The Chickeneers' By Nardine Saad
Murder, the justice system and 'Manifest Injustice' By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times
Review: Guido van der Werve gives heart and soul in video requiem By Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic
MOCA donations declined $270,000 in 2011-12 By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
Review: 'Tyler Perry's Temptation' is very Perry, indeed By Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
Beer Notes: An old-timey feel on tap in Glendale By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
Robert Redford's 'new territory' with 'Captain America' sequel By Mark Olsen
Why George C. Wolfe considers himself a lucky guy By Patrick Pacheco
Quick Takes
'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' not worth the wait, reviewers say By Oliver Gettell
Ignoring doomsayers, CBS and News Corp. keep betting on cable TV By Joe Flint
'American Idol' recap: Devin Velez heads home By Amy Reiter
L.A. Phil's radio concert series to go nationwide again this year By Deborah Vankin
Saturday's TV Highlights: 'Hope Springs' on Starz By Ed Stockly
China will get its own 'Iron Man 3' By Rebecca Keegan
'G.I. Joe' will command box office. Barbara Walters readies exit. By Joe Flint
Demi Lovato excited to be back on 'X Factor' By Christie D'Zurilla
Kim Kardashian talks baby names, media 'bullies' on 'Tonight' By Meredith Blake
Review: Brad Eberhard's paintings explore the depths By Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic
TV This Week: March 31 - April 6: 'Mr. Selfridge' on PBS By Matt Cooper
Stephen Baldwin avoids jail with guilty plea in tax case By Christie D'Zurilla
'Iron Man 3' not the first film to get a unique Chinese cut By Daniel Miller
'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' director's wait is over By Chris Lee, Los Angeles Times
'Walking Dead': Rick heads for a showdown with the Governor By Patrick Kevin Day
'Happy Endings' star Casey Wilson hopes for more happy, no ending By Yvonne Villarreal
OMG! It's Justin Timberlake! Behind the scenes of Target commercial By Dawn C. Chmielewski
Review: 'Doctor Who' returns for more running with a new companion By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Lil Wayne reveals he has epilepsy: 'I could have died' By Christie D'Zurilla
Baseball books cover the bases By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
Jeremy Renner welcomes baby girl with his girlfriend By Nardine Saad, This post has been corrected. See note below for details.
Richard Griffiths, dead at 65, leaves theatrical legacy By Kelly Scott
The Bolshoi comes clean after recent scandal By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times
Amazon's purchase of Goodreads panned -- on Goodreads By Hector Tobar
Joyce Carol Oates is at her gothic best in 'The Accursed' By Wendy Smith
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ransomware computer virus attacks on rise, authorities warn By Maeve Reston
Should smokers pay more for health insurance? By Robin Abcarian
Michelle Rhee, 'a public school parent'? By Michael J. Mishak
Prescription drug-related deaths continue to rise in U.S. By Scott Glover and Lisa Girion
Endorsements help define Garcetti and Greuel By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
Deaths tied to painkillers rising in the U.S. By Scott Glover and Lisa Girion, Los Angeles Times
L.A. Now Live: Greuel and Garcetti boast new endorsements By Joseph Serna
O.C. judge investigated on suspicion of improper sexual conduct By Nicole Santa Cruz
Gov. Jerry Brown cheers proposed federal clean-fuel rules By Anthony York
Cloudy Easter Sunday expected, with slight chance of sprinkles By Cindy Chang
L.A. Votes: New support, new challenges for mayoral candidates By Seema Mehta
Reader photo: Desert retreat By Armand Emamdjomeh
Abducted girl case: A noise awoke mother to missing daughter By Kate Mather and Richard Winton
Statewide snowpack at half of normal levels By Bettina Boxall
Second mistrial for O.C. hockey mom accused of sexual assault By KTLA News
Man followed from bus and attacked, police say By Lauren Williams, Times Community News
California-born voter turnout trails that of nonnative residents By Patrick McGreevy
Another group pulls money from Dorner reward By Joel Rubin
Mistrial declared in Halloween killing of boy dressed as Spider-Man By Cindy Chang and Hailey Branson-Potts, This post has been corrected. See note below for details.
Expelled Nevada lawmaker Steven Brooks arrested near Barstow By John Glionna
Drugs, guns and cash seized in latest nitrous oxide crackdown By Joseph Serna
Nobody is declaring a state of drought in California, but ... By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times
Jury in mistrial of accused Halloween shooter was 9-3 for guilt By Hailey Branson-Potts and Cindy Chang, This post has been corrected. See note below for details.
Allegations that kosher butcher sold non-kosher meat sparks anger By Kate Mather, Matt Stevens and Robert Faturechi
U.S. report backs bullet train revenue forecasts By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times
Don Young's racist slur not good for GOP's minority outreach By Robin Abcarian
O.C. woman sentenced to five years for sending funds to terrorists By Victoria Kim
An email out of the past tests time and memories Sandy Banks
L.A. County sheriff's officials investigate 'stupid joke' By Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times
Claim by group backing Trutanich draws fire By Jean Merl, Los Angeles Times
Man accused of killing Newport Beach doctor pleads not guilty Lauren Williams, Times Community News
Nurse sues LAPD officers after video shows violent arrest By Richard Winton
Kidnapped Northridge girl was sexually assaulted, police say By Kate Mather, Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Vista man arrested in slaying of filmmaker John Upton By Tony Perry
O.C. boxing coach gets 2 years for sexually assaulting teens By Rick Rojas
Faith in a kosher butcher is shaken in wake of video By Kate Mather, Matt Stevens and Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times
L.A. Mission to hold Good Friday Easter event for homeless By KTLA
Mistrial declared in 5-year-old's Halloween killing in 2010 By Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
What happens when you microwave Peeps? By Betty Hallock and Jenn Harris
California poppies are a no-show in Lancaster, but festival goes on By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Colorado: Hike Aspen to Crested Butte By Brian E. Clark
For the record
Earthquake: 3.0 quake strikes near King City By Ken Schwencke
Give a sheen to your decorated Easter eggs! By Noelle Carter
A congressman, a broadcaster and on-air slip-ups By Paul Whitefield
Pope Francis: Confounding the pundits as an agent of change By Susan Brenneman
Easter recipes galore, including 9 kid-friendly treats! By Noelle Carter
Las Vegas: Special deal for Pole Dance Day? Classes for $10 By Jay Jones
Hawaii: Missing your pets? Volunteer at Maui's humane society By Jay Jones
Alaska Rep. Don Young rebuked over slur By Michael A. Memoli
Earthquake: 3.8 quake strikes near Mammoth Lakes, Calif. By Ken Schwencke, Los Angeles Times
Rare 'Lincoln Letters' found in Santa Maria to go on display By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Daily Deal: Fly to Chile or Argentina, score $27 domestic flight By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Break-in and theft at Champagne producer Jacques Selosse By S. Irene Virbila
Kim Kardashian on pregnancy style By Susan Denley
Chefs Alice Waters and Suzanne Goin to Host 'Lunch Matters' April 21 By Caitlin Keller
In Miami, Obama pushes for infrastructure plan By Kathleen Hennessey
Wrangling over an early warning system for earthquakes By Jon Healey
Anderson Cooper loves McDonald's French fries, wears them [Video] By Jenn Harris
Ommegang releases 'Game of Thrones' ale: Drink like a Lannister By John Verive
Gay marriage: What's most offensive about DOMA By Michael McGough
Sustainable Seed's hot edible garden picks for spring and summer By Debra Prinzing
BUSINESS
Protecting an elderly mother's assets Liz Weston, Money Talk
Chocolate makers adjusting recipes for success By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Amazon to buy book-focused social network Goodreads By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
U.S. to require cleaner gasoline By Neela Banerjee, Los Angeles Times
Owners of energy-efficient homes less likely to default on loans By Kenneth R. Harney
IFixit gives HTC One smartphone worst-ever 'repairability' score By Salvador Rodriguez
Comedian Rita Rudner has a real grabber By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Cowardly Lion's lair in Beverly Hills is listed at $25.5 million By Lauren Beale
Google's decision to change Gmail 'compose' feature sparks complaints By Salvador Rodriguez
Avid financial troubles spook Hollywood film editors By Chris O'Brien
California unemployment rate drops to 9.6%; state adds 41,200 jobs By Shan Li
Farm Rich frozen quesadillas, pizza, snacks recalled due to E. coli risk By Stuart Pfeifer
Todd Tucker is master of Illusion Industries, a movie makeup firm By DiAngelea Millar, Los Angeles Times
Cyprus has no intention of leaving euro, president says By Stuart Pfeifer
SAC Capital Advisors manager arrested on insider-trading charges By Andrew Tangel
Guiding the charge in emerging markets
San Francisco all wet in regatta deal Michael Hiltzik
SAC Capital says it stands behind indicted trader By Andrew Tangel, This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
Amazon announces it will buy book-recommendations site Goodreads By Andrea Chang
Silicon Valley to boost clout in Washington By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Consumer spending, confidence surprisingly strong By Don Lee
State unemployment rate drops to 9.6%; employers add 41,200 jobs By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Assault rifle is stolen from gun lobbyist's car By David Lazarus
Pinnacle Foods raises $580 million in IPO By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Sacha Baron Cohen takes landlord role in Hollywood Hills West By Lauren Beale
O.C. Register's university ad deals pose credibility questions By Kim Christensen, Los Angeles Times
Have a Hoppy Easter: 10 top Southern California craft beers By Stuart Pfeifer
Home of the Week: Spanish style-contemporary on a Malibu bluff
New sheriff of Wall St. is racking up insider trading convictions By Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times
Jamie McCourt asking $65 million for Westside mansion By Lauren Beale
OPINION
King's Easter epistle on civil disobedience By David B. Oppenheimer
Bump in the road for healthcare law By The Times editorial board
Remove Medicare's straitjacket By Art Kellermann
Letters: America's problem isn't debt
L.A.'s menu of budget options By The Times editorial board
For the record
Letters: Marriage at the Supreme Court
Letters: Untying the Middle East knot
Unmaking Europe By Timothy Garton Ash
Moving up the CIA ladder By The Times editorial board
Letters: They way Wilshire was
NATIONAL
Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan wars will keep mounting By Alan Zarembo, Los Angeles Times
Ex-U.S. soldier accused of joining Al Qaeda-linked group in Syria By Richard A. Serrano, Washington Bureau
Expelled Nevada lawmaker arrested in Barstow after high-speed chase By John Glionna
Mitch McConnell may miss sharing the spotlight with Ashley Judd By David Horsey
Alaska Republican apologizes for slur against Latinos By Michael A. Memoli and Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times
Oklahoma officials set to begin blood testing for dental patients By Michael Muskal
Georgia family could face charges in toddler's mauling death By Paloma Esquivel
Philadelphia man follows track from drug addict to subway hero By Michael Muskal
Whidbey Island residents looking for 'new normal' after landslide By Michael Muskal
Ousted Nevada legislator arrested near Barstow after car chase By John Glionna, Los Angeles Times
Alleged Colorado killer's gun is tied to female friend By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Jenny Deam
City official accused of obstruction in Georgia baby shooting By Paloma Esquivel
SPORTS
Soraya Jimenez, Mexico's first female Olympic champion, dies at 35 By Dan Loumena
Reid Flair, son of WWE star Ric Flair, dies at 25 By Houston Mitchell
Brad Stevens loves Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse ... enough to stay? By Chris Foster
Spurs' Gregg Popovich praises Clippers' Chris Paul, Blake Griffin By Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times
Shockers earn an outsized victory CHRIS DUFRESNE
Up next for Lakers: at Sacramento on Saturday By Mike Bresnahan
Brandon Rios plans no change for rematch with Mike Alvarado By Lance Pugmire
Kobe Bryant listed as probable, Steve Nash questionable By Mike Bresnahan
NCAA West Regional matchup: Ohio State vs. Wichita State By Gary Klein
Angels' Ryan Madson not ready to go but says he's making progress By Jim Peltz
Up next for the Clippers: Saturday at Houston By Broderick Turner
NCAA West Regional: Cleanthony Early gives Shockers staying power By Gary Klein
NCAA West Regional: Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross was ready for moment By Gary Klein
Last spring start rough for Josh Beckett in Dodgers' 9-8 win By Steve Dilbeck
Chris Paul can't pull Clippers out of the fire this time By Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times
Jacoby Jones discusses Week 2 on 'Dancing with the Stars' By Houston Mitchell
Up next for Chivas USA: Saturday vs. Vancouver By Kevin Baxter
Watch Milwaukee Bucks' mascot Bango startle Dwight Howard By Melissa Rohlin
Lakers have had nonstop injuries all season By Eric Pincus
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys sign $108-million contract extension By Matt Wilhalme
Amaker, Hopkins the names that don't go away for USC basketball job By Diane Pucin
Galaxy plays at Toronto on Saturday By Kevin Baxter
Angels' Josh Hamilton is curious about return to Cincinnati By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times
NCAA West Regional: Gregg Marshall is content at Wichita State By Gary Klein
Dodgers defeat Angels, 9-8, in second Freeway Series exhibition By Jim Peltz
It's time to make a decision about bringing NFL back to L.A. Bill Dwyre
Coach Gregg Marshall a hot commodity going into Saturday's game By Gary Klein
Kobe Bryant probable, Steve Nash questionable for next game By Dan Loumena
Watch Kelly Shoppach's bat become souvenir for baseball fan [Video] By Dan Loumena
Pat Riley tells Danny Ainge to shut up over LeBron James comments By Dan Loumena
Watch Magic, Kareem, Bird, Russell: It's not complicated [Video] By Eric Pincus
Alex Rodriguez to make more money than entire Houston Astros roster By Matt Wilhalme
Letters: Plenty of blame to go around for UCLA, Ben Howland
Watch Charles Barkley come to the defense of Doug Gottlieb By Houston Mitchell
Three championship rings stolen from A.C. Green, police say By Melissa Rohlin
Brad Stevens says no to UCLA basketball coaching job By Chris Foster
Butler's Brad Stevens turns down coaching job at UCLA By Chris Foster, Los Angeles Times
Clayton Kershaw's cost could rise with Justin Verlander deal By Bill Shaikin
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares personal regrets in blog By Eric Pincus
Matt Greene could return to Kings by late April By Lisa Dillman
Ohio State, Wichita State vie to be best in the . . . West? Chris Dufresne
SCIENCE
In the eye of the swarm By Monte Morin
Ira Flatow of 'Science Friday' discusses show's future after TOTN By Karen Kaplan
UCLA interactive map shows Los Angeles electricity use By Bettina Boxall
Scientists chat live at noon on surprising starburst galaxies By Amina Khan
African 'fairy circles': Tiny insects alter vast swaths of desert [Photos] By Karen Kaplan
Dodgers will edge out Giants, math model predicts By Geoffrey Mohan
WORLD
Nelson Mandela 'in good spirits' after second night in hospital By Robyn Dixon, This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
Suicide blast in Pakistan kills soldier, 6 civilians By Zulfiqar Ali and Alex Rodriguez
20 dead in Scud missile attack in Syria, activists say By Raja Abdulrahim and Lava Selo
Balancing needs of women, ultra-Orthodox men in Israel's military By Batsheva Sobelman, Los Angeles Times
Global arms trade treaty still has a shot, backers say By Emily Alpert
Humanitarian aid beyond the reach of many Syrians By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times
North Korea's Kim is making U.S. officials nervous By David Cloud and Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
BRICS in the development wall: Competing interests By Carol J. Williams
TRAVEL
FOOD
Helping farmers markets managers manage better By David Karp
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