Hopeful world begins turning toward 2009

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Israel rebuffs appeals for a truce in Gaza

By Richard Boudreaux

Israel's Olmert says French calls for a cease-fire lack guarantees to halt Hamas attacks. Video

• Iran angrily fuels criticism of Israeli attacks

I-5 North reopens after runaway big rig crash

By Nathan Olivarez-Giles | 4:10 p.m.

The collision near Fort Tejon involves 9 other vehicles, results in at least 12 injuries and temporarily shuts down northbound lanes. Map

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Gov.'s office proposes new budget solution

By Evan Halper, Jordan Rau

The plan includes a steep increase in the sales tax and cuts in K-12 education spending.

• Bill for California wildfires hits $1 billion

Viacom, Time Warner face midnight deadline

At least 54 die in nightclub fire in Bangkok

Teen arrested for taking assault rifle onto train

Extension for indicting Blagojevich is sought

Charles Barkley accused of DUI | Video

Malibu beach's prospects ebb with tides

Surfer sought in $13,000 theft from woman, 92

More grim details in Covina slayings | Video

Top 5 iPhone apps for New Year's resolutions

2009 Rose Parade: Guide to New Year's festivities

DUFRESNE: A Rose Bowl
of a different color

OPINION »

`Magic Negro' mistake

Tim Rutten: A parody of Obama could make the ambitions of the would-be GOP national chair magically disappear.

EDITORIALS|OP-ED|LETTERS

COLUMNISTS »

BLOGS »

ARTS: CULTURE MONSTER

Missed Ian McKellen in "King Lear"? Don't fret -- it's coming to TV

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FINANCE: MONEY & CO

PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED

BOOKS: JACKET COPY

SHOPPING: TO LIVE & BUY IN L.A.

FOOD: DAILY DISH

ENVIRONMENT: GREENSPACE

AUTOS: UP TO SPEED

L.A. HISTORY: THE DAILY MIRROR

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California/Local »

•	Malibu's vanishing Broad Beach a sign of rising sea levels, experts say

•	Spending to fight California wildfires tops $1 billion

•	More grim details of Christmas Eve shooting rampage in Covina emerge

Sports »

•	A Rose Bowl of a different color

•	Angels sign closer Brian Fuentes

•	Is USC ready for the Rose Bowl ... or not?

Business »

•	Viacom, Time Warner Cable trade barbs as contract deadline nears

•	If this isn't 1929-'32 again, history says stocks should rebound in 2009

•	What bear market? Not for these stocks in 2008

World »

•	Israel rebuffs calls for 48-hour truce in Gaza

•	Iraqi police arrest Shiite cult members

•	Mistrust bedevils war on Mexican drug cartels

National »

•	Defiant Illinois governor names Obama replacement

•	Prosecutor seeks extension for indicting Blagojevich

•	Mistrust bedevils war on Mexican drug cartels

Obituaries »

•	Victor H. Krulak dies at 95; retired Marine lieutenant general

•	David Kagon dies at 90; lawyer won palimony case for Lee Marvin

•	Songwriter who penned Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry' dies

L.A. Times Food section

We tried to come up with our Top 10 recipes of 2008 -- but failed. So here's our Top 15. Photos

Home

A home in Silver Lake reflects the owner's obsession with repurposing the old Photos

HEALTH

Booster Shots: Pediatrician slams vaccine book.

Image

Getting personal: Custom-blended skin care, makeup and perfume. Photos

Holiday Guide

New Year's Eve 2009 on a budget: Where to take in a frugal celebration. More in the Holiday Guide

Travel

Bette Midler's favorite spots in Las Vegas. Photos | 2008 Vegas hotel openings

Real Estate

Home of the Week: Preserving a Zen vision. Photos

METROMIX.COM

Hangover spots for New Year's Day: Metromix cures hangovers one meal at a time

Autos

Detroit auto show - debuts from Toyota, Audi, Honda and more. UP TO SPEED Blog

Arts & Culture

MOCA's new CEO speaks up.

Photography

The wildfires' devastation captured in panoramic photos. Day in Photos | World in Photos | Regional Photos

Odd News

Tick tock ... tick: Extra second added to 2008. Odd in photos

Books

"This One is Mine: A Novel": Looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places. Sunday Books

Mexico under siege

The drug war at our doorstep has claimed more lives than U.S. fatalities in Iraq.

Entertainment »

New Year's Eve TV entree

Stuck inside on New Year's Eve? Here's what to watch on TV. Photos

MORE: 'OMG!' fashion felonies of the year

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