♦ Authorities released surveillance tape of suspects in the killing of Deputy Maria Rosa.
♦ Opening statements in Dowie-Stodder trial.
♦ Three ski patrol members at Mammoth Mountain died when they fell into a volcanic vent, possibly overcome by fumes. Seven other patrol staff were injured.
♦ It's First Thursday in San Pedro: studios and galleries are open for strolling. Dress warmly.
♦ Kid is everywhere: Gustavo "Ask a Mexican" Arellano on Life & Times, 6:30 pm on KCET.
♦ Singer Billy Preston is fighting for his life in an Arizona hospital and his sisters are fighting for his estate in a Los Angeles court, says the Wave.
♦ Andrew Ahlering, one of three candidates who will lose to Supervisor Gloria Molina in the June primary, is auctioning off a date with himself on eBay.