Good morning -- here's what's happening 4.24.08
Big, big, BIG plans from Frank McCourt to renovate Dodger Stadium (for a guesstimated $500 million) by adding restaurants and shops, club offices and parking, and even a Dodger museum. The upgrades could "give the stadium a chance to remain viable and perhaps see its 100th birthday," a letter to season ticket holders read. Anyone else get a bad feeling from that word, "even"? Bill Shaikin and David Zahniser have all the details.
A sensational killing, a single fingerprint and two Gypsy families at war -- it's a story of murder, traditions and revenge. Hector Becerra and Richard Winton have the story.
Anthony Pellicano says he won't rat out his clients. Trial coverage from Carla Hall.
Pay to ride in the carpool lane? The Feds are dangling $213 million in front of L.A. officials to get them to say yes. Steve Hymon explains.
Cops in Laguna Beach try something new -- making friends with the homeless to get them off the streets, Susannah Rosenblatt reports.
Don't kill the grizzly! That's the word from friends and colleagues of the animal trainer killed by the bear in what they call a freak accident. Details from David Kelly.
It's all about Kobe as the Lakers take a 2-0 lead over the Nuggets. And the Times' Mike Bresnahan? Still happy.
More record-breaking news from that singer who dethroned Elvis from Randy Lewis.
More music: a hilarious review of Ashlee Simpson's latest, from Richard Cromelin.
-- Veronique de Turenne
Photos: Los Angeles Times
