Police got a confession from Kristi Lyn Bateson nine years after her husband was found shot to death. Tests showing her emotional vulnerability helped overturn the verdict.
An independent audit finds that officials didn't follow a state law that requires them to publicly disclose child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
In other legislative activity, salary reforms inspired by the Bell scandal move closer to reality. Further action is expected today, the last day of lawmakers' session.
Tuesday
Clear
81° | 62°
Wednesday
Clear
86° | 62°
Thursday
Clear
86° | 64°
Advertisement

Spotlights from the Los Angeles Times

Anne Willan live

Anne Willan live

See culinary stars at Sunday's Celebration of Food & Wine.

Restoration by Heart

Restoration by Heart

Learn how this shop restores the toughest original art pieces.

Power breakfast

Power breakfast

Get your fill of insider showbiz news with The Morning Fix.

Save over $730

Save over $730

Cut your weekly grocery expenses with the Sunday Times.

as of
DJIA
10009.73
-140.92
8/30/2010
NASDAQ
2119.97
-33.66
8/30/2010
S&P500
1048.92
-15.67
8/30/2010
QUOTE:
 

Hot List
Body found in trunk of burning car in Studio City

Body found in trunk of burning car in Studio City

Husband of missing O.C. woman arrested

Husband of missing O.C. woman arrested

Advertisement
Used Make:
Used Model:
Price Range:
to
Search within:
miles of ZIP

Classifieds
Browse Southern California car ads from The Times print sections. More...
Popular Cars
City, Neighborhood, or ZIP
Price Range
  
 

Popular Searches
Homes for Sale
Browse homes advertised in Times print sections. More...


RSS » Twitter » Facebook »
Kindle »
E-Edition » News-
letters »
Receive news alerts on your mobile phone.

 


BREAKING - Breaking news alerts

ENTERTAINMENT - Hollywood news and buzz

OFFERS & DEALS - Coupons, sales and specials

SPORTS - Alerts and scores

BUSINESS - Market numbers and trends