Good morning -- here's what's happening 8.11.08
A South L.A. gym that turned out heavyweight champs Henry Tillman and Lamon Brewster now offers a haven -- and boxing lessons, of course -- to local kids.
In case you had any doubts that entertainment drives the networks -- the fate of ABC's "Nightline" hinges on whether Jay Leno jumps ship.
George Skelton looks at the state Legislature and quotes Casey Stengel: "Can't anybody here play this game?" His answer is here.
A man who allegedly shot his wife and who authorities said was holding his daughter hostage in Lynwood was shot to death by a SWAT team.
Feeling cranky? Join T.J. Simers, who jumps all over the Dodgers' latest performance. (And I quote: "Bow wow.")
Want to feel better? Bill Plaschke's got the Olympic basketball game story.
The Olympics of flamenco are taking place right here in SoCal, as the New World Flamenco Festival brings its fiery dance and music to Irvine.
Fuel is more affordable today than it was in the early '60s. Really? That's what Indur M. Goklany and Jerry Taylor say. You can check their arithmetic here.
-- Veronique de Turenne
Photo credit: Los Angeles Times
