"Every Day Is for the Thief": A review of the book "Every Day Is for the Thief" by Teju Cole in the March 23 Arts & Books section said the capital of Nigeria is Lagos. Lagos is Nigeria's cultural capital; the actual capital is Abuja.

Chinese consumers: An article in the March 22 Business section about how Southern California malls attract shoppers from China failed to make clear that Charlie Gu, depicted assisting a Chinese tour group at the Beverly Center, is employed by the consulting firm China Luxury Advisors, not by the Beverly Center.

Appraisal tips: In the March 16 Business section, a Housing Scene column about how to get the best appraisal for your house identified John Brenan as director of appraisal issues at the Appraisal Institute. Brenan is director of appraisal issues at the Appraisal Foundation. The column also said that the Appraisal Institute was created by Congress to set appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications. That description applies to the Appraisal Foundation. The Appraisal Institute is a professional organization based in Chicago.

Park restoration: In the March 16 California section, an article about Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park included a photo caption that said student volunteer Daria Clark, 17, was from Rancho Paloma. Daria is a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes.

Caltech astronomer: In the March 21 Section A, an article about Caltech astronomer Mike Brown said that Brown, as a student, looked through the telescope at Lick Observatory when it was focused on the middle star of Orion's belt and saw one of the universe's most spectacular nebulae. The Orion Nebula is located near the middle of Orion's sword.

IRS scam: In the March 22 Business section, an article about scammers posing as IRS agents misquoted privacy expert Alessandro Acquisti as saying Social Security numbers were first used in the 1940s. He said they were first used in the 1930s.

Toyota settlement: An article in the March 21 Business section about a federal judge's ratification of a landmark settlement by Toyota Motor Corp. over safety defects attributed the following quote to U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder: "The rules of evidence sometimes do not allow you to use certain kinds of evidence and certain documents against individuals, although they might be admissible against the company itself. Although there is an admission that there were individuals who engaged in conduct which provides for a basis to bring a case against the company, they are not charged here." The quote actually was from Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for the southern district of New York.

Head Start: An article in the March 19 LATExtra section about the possible closure of Kedren Head-Start early-preschool centers in Los Angeles County said that Kedren had served 727 children in Watts and that 775 of Kedren's slots could be reallocated to the Children's Institute Inc., which the story referred to as a reduced number. The 775 slots would be divided among six areas, including Watts.

Medal of Honor recipients: An article in the March 19 Section A about President Obama bestowing the Medal of Honor on 24 veterans included a caption that identified Melvin Morris as a retired Army staff sergeant. Morris, who was honored at the White House ceremony for his heroic actions as a staff sergeant in 1969, is a retired Army sergeant first class.

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NCAA basketball: An article on the evolution of the term "March Madness," now used to describe the NCAA basketball tournament, in the March 20 Section A said that the term was first printed by Henry V. Porter, relating to the Illinois high school basketball tournament, in 1939. Although Porter is widely credited, word historians have found earlier references regarding March Madness being used to describe the annual high school basketball tournament in Indiana.

"Noah": In the March 13 Calendar section, an article about the film "Noah" said that the National Religious Broadcasters threatened to boycott the film unless Paramount Pictures added a disclaimer to the film's marketing materials. The NRB says it did not threaten a boycott.

Uma Thurman film: In the March 19 Calendar section, an article about actress Uma Thurman said that the opening day of the film "Nymphomaniac: Vol 2" would be April 18. The film is opening April 4.

Earthquake wake-up call: An article in the March 18 Section A about a 4.4 earthquake in Encino included a map that contained two errors regarding recent earthquakes in the Los Angeles region. A Pasadena earthquake that struck in 1988 had a magnitude of 5.0, not 4.4, and the location of a 5.9 quake near Alhambra was about three miles to the east of the site shown on the map.

Congressional candidates: In the March 18 LATExtra section, an article about Democratic California House members who face tough reelection campaigns gave the first name of Republican Elizabeth Emken, who is challenging Rep. Ami Bera, as Susan.

Triple murder case: In the March 13 LATExtra section, a brief news item about two men being charged in a Riverside County triple murder case said that Robert Lars Pape had pleaded not guilty to all charges and that Cristin Conrad Smith did not enter a plea. It was Smith who pleaded not guilty and Pape who did not enter a plea and had his hearing pushed back.

Getty finances: In the March 13 Calendar section, an article about the J. Paul Getty Trust's finances overstated the 2013 compensation of several Getty officials. The correct totals are $1,630,956 for chief investment officer James Williams, $1,077,293 for Getty president James Cuno, $766,826 for museum director Timothy Potts, $716,185 for chief financial officer Patricia Woodworth, $645,780 for conservation institute director Thomas Gaehtgens, $528,447 for grants program director Deborah Marrow and $507,708 for conservation institute director Tim Whelan.

Ennio Morricone: A classical music listing in the March 16 Arts & Books section said that film composer Ennio Morricone would lead an ensemble of musicians and singers in concert at Nokia Theatre on Thursday. That concert has been postponed until June 15 because Morricone has sustained a back injury.

College athletics: In the March 9 Sports section, an item in the Day in Sports roundup said that UCLA Associate Athletic Director Mark Harlan had accepted the athletic director job at San Francisco. The job is at the University of South Florida.

Horse racing: In the March 9 Sports section, an article about the Santa Anita Handicap said that third-place finisher Blingo paid $22.80. Blingo paid $5.40.

Sheila MacRae obituary: In the March 9 California section, the obituary of actress Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in the late-1960s TV revival of "The Honeymooners," said that Audrey Meadows originated the role. Actress Pert Kelton was the first to play Alice opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph.

Native Diver: In the March 9 California section, an article about the excavation of the remains of a race horse named Native Diver referred to a photograph signed by Cary Grant of the horse crossing the finish line in his 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup win. Native Diver won the Gold Cup in 1965, 1966 and 1967. The photograph was from his 1965 win.

"Le Week-End": In the March 13 Calendar section, a headline on an article about the making of the film "Le Week-End" misspelled the last name of Jean-Luc Godard as Goddard.

Native Diver: An article in the March 9 California section about the excavation of the remains of a race horse named Native Diver referred to a photograph signed by Cary Grant of the horse crossing the finish line in his 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup win. Native Diver won the Gold Cup in 1965, 1966 and 1967. The photograph was from his 1965 win.

Tennis: An article on the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the March 12 Sports section said that Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Gonzalez, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1, on Tuesday. The score was 6-1, 3-6, 6-1.

Particle Fever" review: A review of the documentary film "Particle Fever" in the March 7 Calendar section said that the Large Hadron Collider was constructed near Lucerne, Switzerland. The location is near Geneva.

Downtown Las Vegas: An article in the Feb. 28 Section A about redevelopment of Las Vegas' downtown by Zappos.com founder Tony Hsieh said tha longtime resident Lou Filardo was 68. He is 69.

New York terrorism trial: An article in Section A on March 10 about the terrorism trial of Sulaiman abu Ghaith said witness Sahim Alwan testified that Abu Ghaith had urged others to pledge loyalty to Osama bin Laden. Alwan testified that he had heard Abu Ghaith discuss the idea of pledging loyalty to Bin Laden.

Sheila MacRae: An obituary in the March 9 California section of actress Sheila MacRae, who played Alice Kramden in the late-1960s TV revival of "The Honeymooners," said Audrey Meadows originated the role. Actress Pert Kelton was the first to play Alice opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph.

College athletics: An item in the Day in Sports roundup in the March 9 Sports section said UCLA Associate Athletic Director Mark Harlan had accepted the athletic director job at San Francisco. The correct school is South Florida.

Horse racing: An article in the March 9 Sports section on the Santa Anita Handicap said third-place finisher Blingo paid $22.80. Blingo paid $5.40.

Oregon and gay marriage: In the March 2 Section A, an article about the debate over same-sex marriage in Oregon gave Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample's first name as Andrew.

Anthony Bay profile: In the March 2 Business section, a How I Made It profile of Rdio Chief Executive Anthony Bay said that he received his bachelor's degree in economics from USC. The degree is from UCLA.

Data security: The Housing Scene column in the March 2 Business section about how to ensure that personal mortgage information is safe from hackers said that Brian Koss is president of Mortgage Network. Koss is executive vice president.

Eliot Ness: In the March 2 Section A, an article about the controversy over naming the new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives headquarters after Prohibition-era law enforcement agent Eliot Ness misstated Ness' job title after leaving Washington. He was not Cincinnati's public safety director, but a senior investigator.

Echo Park's NO: In the March 8 Calendar section, a profile of the Echo Park band NO said that its record label, Arts & Crafts Records, is based in Montreal. It is based in Toronto.

Bel-Air residence: In the March 6 LATExtra section, an article about a dispute over the height of a proposed home in Bel-Air said that the residence would be roughly 20,000 square feet, based on an estimate from the developer. That estimate, the developer says, did not include a basement and garage. Planning documents say the total project is roughly 40,000 square feet.

Don Murray: An article in the March 7 Calendar section about a UCLA film event honoring actor Don Murray gave the actor's age as 83. He is 84.

AeroVironment earnings: An article in the March 5 Business section about Monrovia drone maker AeroVironment Inc.'s third-quarter earnings said that the company had previously experienced four consecutive quarterly losses. It experienced four straight quarters with revenue declines.

Oscar winners: In a photo spread of Oscar winners in the March 4 Calendar section, the caption for a photo of supporting actor winner Jared Leto misidentified Leonardo DiCaprio's mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, as actress Laura Dern.

Chicagoland: A review in the March 6 Calendar section of CNN's new series "Chicagoland" said that now-U.S. Sen. Cory Booker was a former mayor of Jersey City, N.J. He was the mayor of Newark.

Elaine Stritch: An article in the March 6 Calendar section about the documentary "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me" said that the movie was filmed in 201 and 2012. It should have said 2011 and 2012.

Oscars pizza: An article in the March 4 Business section about Ellen DeGeneres' pizza-ordering stunt during the broadcast of the Academy Awards said that the Big Mama's & Papa's chain sells a 54-square-inch pizza. That pizza is 54 inches on each side, or 2,916 square inches.

"Bliss" comic: The "Bliss" comic in the March 4 Calendar section was missing its caption. It should have said, "And over here is my Xbox nook."

Eliot Ness: An article in the March 2 Section A about the controversy over naming the new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives headquarters after Prohibition-era law enforcement agent Eliot Ness misstated Ness' job title after leaving Washington. He was not Cincinnati's public safety director, but a senior investigator.

Rachel and Terence Winter: The Sunday Conversation in the March 2 Calendar section said that film producers Rachel and Terence Winter were the only married couple ever to secure Oscar nominations for different films in the same year. In fact, Rex Harrison and Rachel Roberts were nominated in 1964 (for 1963 movies) for lead actor ("Cleopatra") and actress ("This Sporting Life").

Crimean crisis: A photo caption with an article in the March 4 Section A about a standoff between Russian and Ukrainian troops misidentified the location where Russian President Vladimir Putin was watching military exercises. Putin was in the region of Leningrad, not the city, which is now known as St. Petersburg.

"Non-Stop": A review of "Non-Stop" in the Feb. 28 Calendar section said the movie opens with air marshal Bill Marks (played by Liam Neeson) waiting for a flight to Amsterdam. He is waiting for a flight to London.

Data security: The Housing Scene column in the March 2 Business section on how to ensure that personal mortgage information is safe from hackers said Brian Koss was president of Mortgage Network. Koss is executive vice president.

Oregon gay marriage: An article in the March 2 Section A about the debate over same-sex marriage in Oregon gave an incorrect first name for the archbishop of Portland. He is Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, not Andrew.

Anthony Bay profile: In the March 2 Business section, a How I Made It profile of Rdio Chief Executive Anthony Bay said he received his bachelor's degree in economics from USC. Bay received the degree from UCLA.

Academic Decathlon: An article in the Feb. 23 California section about John Marshall High School's victory in the Los Angeles Unified School District's Academic Decathlon said that the school won its first national title in 1995. Marshall won the national title in 1987 and 1995.

Drug lord's arrest: An article in the Feb. 23 Section A about the arrest of Sinaloa drug cartel chief Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman included a photo caption that said Guzman was arrested at a 10-story condo complex. As the article correctly said, it was an 11-story complex.

The Middle Ages: In the Saturday section elsewhere in this edition, a Chris Erskine column about remodeling his daughter's closet refers to another dad as Glickman. His last name is Lichtman. The error was discovered after the section went to press.

Human rights abuses: In the Feb. 28 Section A, the byline of an article about rights abuses worldwide in 2013 gave reporter Daniel Rothberg's last name as Rothman.

Jim Lange: On the Feb. 28 LATExtra cover, the photo with an index item about the death of "Dating Game" host Jim Lange was from an episode of "Laverne & Shirley" in which characters appeared on the game show. It was not from an episode of the "Dating Game."

Ronan Farrow: In a Feb. 25 Calendar section article comparing MSNBC's Ronan Farrow and CNN's Piers Morgan, the difference in their ages was given as "more than three decades." As the article stated elsewhere, Farrow is 26 and Morgan is 48.

Capitol Journal: A column in the Feb. 27 Section A about state Sen. Ron Calderon's fitness for public office said that state Sen. Roderick Wright lived in a Baldwin Park house outside of his district. The house is in Baldwin Hills.

Calderon investigation: An article in the June 6 Section A about an FBI investigation into Sen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) said that the senator's brother, former Assemblyman Tom Calderon, received $140,000 per year from the company Water2Save, which was chosen for a project by the Central Basin Municipal Water District. Tom Calderon's $140,000-per-year contract was with Central Basin. He had a separate consulting contract with Water2Save.

Employment Development Department: An article in the Feb. 26 Business section about the large number of EDD appeals misidentified state Assemblyman Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) as a state senator.

Academic Decathlon: An article in the Feb. 23 California section about John Marshall High School's victory in the Los Angeles Unified School District's Academic Decathlon said the school won its first national title in 1995. Marshall won the national title in 1987 and 1995.

Radio ratings: An article in the Feb. 19 Calendar section about January ratings for KFI-AM (640) said ratings had not been affected in the first month since Rush Limbaugh's program moved to another station. Limbaugh's program began airing on KEIB-AM (1150) on Jan. 1 but was also broadcast on KFI until Jan. 17. So KFI had only 12 days in the ratings period without Limbaugh's program.

Dudamel in Venezuela: An article in the Feb. 15 Calendar section said that conductor Gustavo Dudamel directed the Youth Orchestra of Lara in Maracay, Venezuela, on Feb. 12 with President Nicolas Maduro in attendance. Dudamel led a concert that day with a youth orchestra in Caracas, about 80 miles away.

Payment cards: In the Feb. 16 Business section, an article about the payment card system's vulnerability to cyberattacks suggested that retailers, who want PIN numbers to be associated with new credit cards, are opposed to adopting the chip-and-signature cards favored by banks because the cards can be easily counterfeited. Retailers' concern with chip-and-signature cards is that if lost or stolen, they still could be used for purchases.

Santa Monica airport: In the Feb. 16 California section, an article about the dismissal of a lawsuit over control of Santa Monica's airport identified Martin Rubin as director of Concerned Citizens Against Airport Pollution. The group's name is Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution.

Yellen testimony: An article in the Feb. 12 Business section about Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee said she was at one point referred to as "gentle lady." Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling used that term during the hearing, but his office said the Texas Republican was addressing female members of his committee, not Yellen.

Cable industry: A column in the Feb. 14 Business section about cable TV service cited a recent report from NPD Group saying premium channels, including HBO and Showtime, had lost subscribers during an 18-month period through August. HBO and Showtime disclosed figures showing that their subscriptions had increased. NPD stood by its conclusion but said it should not have used specific names in its report.

Retiring California congressmen: In the Feb. 15 Section A, a graphic about five retiring California congressmen included a photo of former Rep. Tom Campbell rather than Rep. John Campbell, who should have been pictured.

Jimmy Fallon: In the Feb. 16 Calendar section, an article about new "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon said that the program is returning to the same NBC New York studio where it resided for its first 15 years before Johnny Carson took the show to Burbank. For the show's first three years, when it was hosted by Steve Allen, it originated from the Hudson Theatre in New York. Under Jack Paar and then Carson, it was produced at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, where it resided until 1972.

Coal ash spill: In the Feb. 9 Section A, an article about a coal ash spill in the Dan River in North Carolina identified Pete Harrison as a lawyer with Riverkeeper Alliance. The group's name is Waterkeeper Alliance.

Doctor evaluations: In the Feb. 9 Business section, a Healthcare Watch column about physicians' backgrounds and ratings gave the wrong name in one instance for the website of an organization providing ratings. The website is CalQualityCare.org, managed by the California Healthcare Foundation. The column also erroneously referred to the website as a "state ranking."

Homeboy Industries: In the Jan. 26 Section A, a column said that Homeboy Industries had a $1-million budget deficit that might necessitate 60 more layoffs this year. Though the organization did lose $1 million in government funding, it also cut expenditures to close the gap and does not anticipate client/trainee layoffs.

"The X Factor": In the Feb. 15 Calendar section, an article about Simon Cowell and "The X Factor" misidentified the parent company of the Fox network. It is now owned by 21st Century Fox, not News Corp., and the executive who called the show's ratings "disappointing" works for 21st Century Fox.

Tennis: In the Feb. 15 Sports section, an item in the Day in Sports roundup said that Lu Yen-Hsun would play Jack Sock, a 7-6 (2), 6-4 winner over Ivo Karlovic in the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships. In fact, Lu will play Karlovic, who defeated Sock, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-3.

Westminster Kennel Club: In the Feb. 9 Section A, an article about the Westminster Kennel Club's agility competition said that ABBA, a border collie, went home without a prize. ABBA won a prize in the Best of Class category.

San Gabriel tourism: In the Feb. 13 Section A, an article about development and tourism on Valley Boulevard in San Gabriel misstated the location of two proposed hotels. Developer Sunny Chen has proposed a hotel at the site of a closed Norm's restaurant near the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue, not the property next to it, which contains a closed furniture store. The Crowne Plaza hotel is slated for a property a block east from the site of the old Norm's restaurant, not the restaurant site itself.

Bhutan marathon: A brief in the Jan. 12 Travel section's Tours & Cruises column referred to a Feb. 23 marathon in the Himalayan nation of Bhutan as the country's first such race. Other marathons have previously been run in Bhutan. Also, in some copies of the Feb. 12 edition, a For the Record item referred to one of those other marathons as the Royal Kingdom Marathon. It was the Bhutan International Marathon.

"Hank: 5 Years From the Brink": In the Feb. 14 Calendar section, theater information for a review of the documentary "Hank: 5 Years from the Brink," said the film would be playing at AMC Burbank. It will now show exclusively at Laemmle's NoHo 7.

Microbead bill: An article in the Feb. 13 Business section about the planned introduction of a bill to ban the sale of cosmetic products containing plastic microbeads in California misspelled the name of the environmental group 5 Gyres, which helped craft the legislation, as 5 Gyers.

Homeboy Industries: A column in the Jan. 26 Section A said that Homeboy Industries had a $1-million budget deficit that might necessitate 60 more layoffs this year. Though the organization did lose $1 million in government funding, it also cut expenditures to close the gap and does not anticipate client/trainee layoffs.

Grammy jazz categories: An article about the Grammy Awards' jazz categories in the Jan. 19 Arts & Books section gave the last name of 1930s singer-trumpeter Valaida Snow as Smith.

Clippers and the West: In the Feb. 12 Sports section, a Clippers FYI item said that the San Antonio Spurs were in the third spot in the Western Conference, five games behind the leader Oklahoma City after losing to that team Tuesday night. In fact, it was Portland who lost to Oklahoma City, while San Antonio was idle and remained No. 2 in the West, four games behind Oklahoma City after Tuesday's action.

Bhutan marathon: In the Jan. 12 Travel section, an item in Tours & Cruises column referred to a Feb. 23 marathon in the Himalayan nation of Bhutan as the country's first such race. Other marathons have been run in Bhutan.

Leimert Park Village: An article in the Feb. 10 Section A about a possible revitalization of Leimert Park Village with the addition of a planned light rail station said the neighborhood's Vision Theater had been closed for years. The theater is available to rent for special events.

Shirley Temple Black: A photo caption with the news obituary of Shirley Temple Black misidentified her "Heidi" costar as Adolph Kramer. Adolph Kramer was the movie character's name. He was played by actor Jean Hersholt.

Westminster Kennel Club: An article in the Feb. 9 Section A about dogs entered in the Westminster Kennel Club's agility competition said that ABBA, a border collie, went home without a prize. ABBA won a prize in the Best in Class competition at the dog show.

Figure skating: In the Feb. 11 Sochi Olympics section, the caption for a photo with an article about the importance of figure skating in Russian culture identified the two skaters pictured as Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov. The skaters were Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov.

UCLA basketball: In the Feb. 10 Sports section, the caption for a photo with an article about UCLA's victory Saturday over USC identified a UCLA basketball player as Norman Powell. The player was Jordan Adams.

Long-term unemployed: In the Feb. 7 Section A, the caption for a photo with an article about challenges facing people who have been out of work for six months or longer said that Kevin Meyer is from Denville, N.J. He lives in Rockaway Township.

Swimsuit models: In the Feb. 9 Image section, an article about former Sports Illustrated swimsuit models said that Kathy Ireland appeared on the TV show "Bay Watch." She has not.

Doctor evaluations: A Healthcare Watch column in the Feb. 9 Business section about physicians' background and ratings gave the website name of an organization providing ratings as CalQualityCompare.org. The site is CalQualityCare.org, managed by the California Healthcare Foundation. The column also erroneously referred to it as a state ranking.

Concert photo: In a photo with the Feb. 10 Calendar section concert review of Daniel Lopatin, who performs as Oneohtrix Point Never, the caption identified the performer as Oneohtrix Point Never. The person in the photo is Nate Boyce, Oneohtrix Point Never's visual artist.

Box office: A Feb. 10 Calendar section article on weekend box office results referred to "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" as a forthcoming Disney release. It is a DreamWorks film.

LMU basketball: A column in the Feb. 7 Sports section about Loyola Marymount basketball player Anthony Ireland referred to Erik Spoelstra as a point guard for Portland State. He was a point guard for the University of Portland.

EDD overhaul: An article in the Feb. 8 Section A about an overhaul of the state Employment Development Department misidentified the agency as the Economic Development Department.

Coal ash spill: An article in Section A on Feb. 9 about a coal ash spill in the Dan River in North Carolina said Pete Harrison is a lawyer with Riverkeeper Alliance. The name of the group is Waterkeeper Alliance.

Sochi weather: A chart on weekend weather in Sochi, Russia, in the Feb. 8 Sochi Olympics section gave the predicted temperatures as a high of 12 and low of 6 on Saturday, and a high of 14 and low of 8 on Sunday. Those figures were in Celsius. The predicted temperatures in Fahrenheit were 52 and 42 for Saturday, and 58 and 48 for Sunday.

Jackie Collins: In the Sunday Conversation feature in the Calendar section elsewhere in this edition, the title of author Jackie Collins' latest novel was given as "Lucky: Confessions of a Wild Child." The title is "Confessions of a Wild Child." The error was discovered after the section went to press.

La Habra Heights: An article in the Feb. 2 California section about ongoing disputes between residents and the city of La Habra Heights said that George Edwards has gotten into physical fights with residents at council meetings. Altercations involving Edwards have occurred at a public vote-counting at City Hall and at a meeting of the La Habra Heights Improvement Assn.

National Security Agency: An article in the Feb. 2 Section A on the effects of Edward Snowden's leaks of National Security Agency secrets said that the White House backed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, a cybersecurity measure. In fact, the White House threatened to veto the proposed bill in April.

High school basketball: A headline on an article in the Feb. 2 Sports section about the Nike Extravaganza basketball tournament said that point guards from Etiwanda and St. John Bosco led their teams to victories. The headline should have referred to point guards from Etiwanda and Corona Centennial.

Dodgers: An article in the Feb. 2 Sports section about when the Dodgers' Matt Kemp may return to action said that the opening game for the Dodgers domestically is April 1 against the Padres in San Diego. It is March 30 at San Diego.

Chemical weapons: A Late Briefing item in the Feb. 5 LATExtra about Libya's destruction of chemical weapons incorrectly described the North African nation as a neighbor of Syria.

Heroin overdoses: An article in the Feb. 6 Section A about the use of the drug naloxone, which can act as an antidote to a heroin overdose, stated that legislation has been introduced in California to make the drug available over the counter. The measure calls for state health authorities to determine how the drug will be disbursed at pharmacies. Also, the article said New York limits the drug's use by certain first responders. New York has expanded the use of naloxone by first responders and allows trained bystanders to administer the drug to prevent overdoses.

Car registration: A column in the Feb. 7 Business section about online auto registration quoted Jessica Gonzalez, a California Department of Motor Vehicles spokeswoman, as saying that fee-charging online companies don't have access to the DMV's system. She acknowledged later that the companies have "limited access" to the DMV's system so they can process their customers' renewals.

Chaplin novella: A Quick Takes item in the Feb. 5 Calendar section about a newly published novella by Charlie Chaplin referred to the book by two titles, "Footlights" and "Floodlights." The correct title is "Footlights."

La Habra Heights: An article in the Feb. 2 California section about ongoing disputes between residents and the city of La Habra Heights said that George Edwards has gotten into physical fights with residents at council meetings. Altercations involving Edwards have occurred at a public vote-counting at City Hall and at a meeting of the La Habra Heights Improvement Assn.

Voter fraud case: An article in the Jan. 29 LATExtra section about the conviction of state Sen. Roderick D. Wright on perjury and voter fraud charges included a reference to Wright's "common-law stepmother." The state of California does not recognize common-law marriages. A reference to "common-law stepmother" was also included in an article about Wright's case in the Jan. 27 LATExtra section.

High school basketball: A headline on an article in the Feb. 2 Sports section on the Nike Extravaganza basketball tournament said point guards from Etiwanda and St. John Bosco led their teams to victories. The headline should have said point guards from Etiwanda and Corona Centennial.

Dodgers: An article in the Feb. 2 Sports section on when the Dodgers' Matt Kemp's may return to action said the opening game for the Dodgers domestically is April 1 against the Padres in San Diego. The domestic opener is March 30 at San Diego.

Golf: The Day in Sports roundup in the Jan. 30 Sports section said golfer Phil Mickelson was not going to play in the Northern Trust Open because it conflicted with the school schedule of the oldest of his three daughters. Mickelson has two daughters and a son.

National Security Agency: An article in the Feb. 2 Section A on the effects of Edward Snowden's leaks of National Security Agency secrets said the White House backed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, a cybersecurity measure. The White House threatened to veto the proposed bill in April.

Broadcast spectrum sale: An article in the Jan. 29 Business section about two Los Angeles television stations agreeing to an experiment in sharing airwaves said that broadcasters could receive as much as $1.75 billion from participating in the Federal Communications Commission's spectrum auctions. The $1.75 billion is to compensate broadcasters who stay in broadcasting but are forced to move to a lower channel position due to others selling spectrum. No figure has been determined for broadcasters who participate in the auctions.

Neanderthal DNA: An article in the Dec. 19 Section A about the discovery of a fossilized Neanderthal toe bone said that 2% of Neanderthal DNA was present in modern people not of African descent. It should have said that 2% of the DNA of these humans came from Neanderthals. In addition, the article said that 0.5% of Neanderthal DNA was contributed to an extinct group called Denisovans, and that Denisovans contributed 0.2% of their DNA to Asian and Native American people. It should have said that 0.5% of Denisovan DNA came from Neanderthals, and that an estimated 0.2% of the DNA of mainland Asians and Native Americans comes from Denisovans.

Bullet train: An article in the Jan. 30 LATExtra section about legal rulings on bullet train funding referred to Los Angeles and San Francisco as the state's two largest cities. San Francisco is the state's fourth-largest city; San Diego is second.

"Looking": An article in the Jan. 26 Calendar section about the HBO series "Looking" misidentified Nick Hall as the network's director of comedy. Hall's title is vice president of original programming for HBO.

Stock Spotlight: On the Jan. 27 Monday Business page, a column about Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said that the company was based in Seal Beach. It is based in Newport Beach.

Atlanta snowstorm: An article in the Jan. 30 Section A about a crippling snowstorm in Atlanta referred to Duluth, Ga., as a northwest suburb of Atlanta. It is a northeast suburb

LAPD jury award: An article in the Jan. 28 LATExtra section about a jury awarding $750,000 in damages to the son of a man shot by a Los Angeles Police Department officer misspelled the first name of the victim's fiancee. Her name is Estaze Yankey, not Ectaze Yankey.

Critic's Choice: In the Jan. 24 Saturday section, a column on best places to eat pasta gave a wrong Web address for Bucato. It is http://www.bucato.la.

Rabbi Harvey Fields: The obituary of Rabbi Harvey Fields in the Jan. 25 LATExtra section said he introduced music into the services at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. It should have said he was the first to bring a singer from the choir loft down to the pulpit level, which later led to the hiring of the temple's first trained cantor.

PGA Tour golf: An article in the Jan. 27 Sports section on the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course said Mark Leishman finished in a tie for second place. The correct spelling of his first name is Marc.

New Orleans recovery: In the Jan. 19 Section A, an article about the recovery of the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans said that the nonprofit group Make It Right had built 100 homes and planned to erect an additional 150. The group plans to build a total of 150 homes, 100 of which have been built.

Mideast allies: In the Jan. 25 Section A, an article about U.S. allies' concerns that the Obama administration is scaling back its role in the Middle East said that Iran agreed Jan. 20 to a six-month interim deal that calls for a partial lifting of sanctions in exchange for a partial freeze on its nuclear enrichment work. Iran agreed to a deal in November, and it took effect Jan. 20.

Homicide Report: In the Jan. 19 Section A, an article about the neighborhood with Los Angeles County's highest homicide rate gave the wrong age for Jacky Pineda, whose fiance was killed in December. She is 27, not 22.

Sheriff's candidate: An article in the Jan. 23 LATExtra section about who might be appointed to replace resigning Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca on an interim basis misspelled the last name of a candidate for sheriff in the election later this year. The candidate is Assistant Sheriff Jim Hellmold, not Hellmond.

9/11 museum: In the Jan. 25 Section A, an article about the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York said that Charles G. Wolf is a member of the 9/11 museum board. He is not.

"Like Father, Like Son": In a review of the film "Like Father, Like Son" in the Jan. 24 Calendar section, Masaharu Fukuyama was identified in the review and photo caption as Fukuyama Masaharu. The review also identified Machiko Ono as Ono Machiko.

Justin Bieber: In the Jan. 24 Calendar section, an article about Justin Bieber's Miami Beach arrest said that a car driven by Khalil Sharieff was a red Lamborghini. It was a red Ferrari.

Olympic security: An article in the Jan. 23 Sports section said that Dan Richards, hired to help protect the U.S. ski and snowboard teams in the Winter Olympics, would arrive in Sochi, Russia, in a few days. Richards does not plan to go to Russia.

UCLA basketball: An advance chart in the Jan. 23 Sports section about that night's basketball game between UCLA and Stanford said that guard Randle Chasson is one of Stanford's most dynamic players. His name is Chasson Randle.

Mortgages: An article in the Jan. 18 Business section about interest-only mortgages said that up to $1 million in mortgage interest per year is tax-deductible. In fact, the interest on up to $1 million in mortgage debt may be deducted annually.

Myanmar buildings: An article in the Jan. 7 Section A about preservation efforts in Myanmar said academic-turned-preservationist Thant Myint-U was born in Myanmar. He was born in New York City.

Luxury destinations: In a Jan. 19 Travel articleabout luxury destinations, the price for a chartered sailing trip along Italy's Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Naples was listed as $60,000. The price for a week is $50,000, says Peter Sommer Travels, the tour company.

Olympic skiing: An article on U.S. Olympic Alpine skier Ted Ligety in the Jan. 21 Sports section said that fellow U.S. skier Bode Miller was 34 years old. He is 36. Also, the article said that Ligety was the first skier since 1968 to win three gold medals at the World Championships. He is the first male skier to accomplish the feat since 1968.

South Dakota: In a Jan. 19 Travel article about budget destinations for 2014, Deadwood, S.D., was incorrectly referred to as Deadville.

Robert Butler: An article in the Jan. 19 Calendar section about TV director Robert Butler says that UCLA Film & Television Archive's "An Evening With Robert Butler" will be Jan. 23 at the Billy Wilder Theater. The event will take place the evening of Jan. 24. The error was discovered after the section went to press.

"Sherlock": An article in the Jan. 18 Calendar section previewing the new season of the television show "Sherlock" misspelled the last name of the show's creator Steven Moffat as Moffatt.

Deportation cases: In the Jan. 16 LATExtra section, an article about prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, had announced in November that close relatives of military service members and veterans could apply for temporary reprieves from deportation. The announcement came from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Spanish-language books: In the Jan. 12 Section A, an article about the market for Spanish-language books referred to Libros Schmibros as a used-book store. Although it identifies itself as a "lending library and bookshop," it does not sell books but only lends them. Also, the caption on an accompanying photograph identified a Libros Schmibros intern as a customer.

Solar outlook: In the Jan. 12 Section A, an article about a slowdown in the development of solar power plants misidentified a Los Angeles firm that arranges financing for renewable energy projects. It is Winston and Strawn, not Winstong and Strawn.

Boston bombings: An article in the Jan. 12 Section A about families affected by the Boston Marathon bombings said that brothers Paul and J.P. Norden each lost a portion of their left legs. It was their right legs that were injured.

Library hours: A brief article in the Jan. 12 California section about nine Los Angeles public libraries opening on Sundays said that all 64 branch libraries are open Mondays through Saturdays. The Robertson branch is closed on Saturdays and open the other six days of the week.

Homicide Report: An article in the Jan. 19 Section A about the neighborhood with Los Angeles County's highest homicide rate gave an incorrect age for Jacky Pineda, whose fiance was killed in December. She is 27, not 22.

Northridge earthquake: An article in the Jan. 17 Section A reflecting on the Northridge earthquake 20 years earlier said neighbors had identified a Sherman Oaks couple killed in the collapse of their home as Mark Yupp and his fiancee, Kerry. Their names were Marc Yobs and Karen Osterholt.

Royal New Zealand Ballet: An article in the Jan. 19 Arts & Books section about the Royal New Zealand Ballet said the troupe was performing "Giselle" only in Los Angeles. It is also being performed in Santa Barbara.

Alfredo Ramos Martinez: An article in the Jan. 19 Arts & Books section about artist Alfredo Ramos Martinez described a huipil as a flower basket. It is a tunic commonly worn by Latin American indigenous women.

Producers Guild awards: An article in the Jan. 20 Calendar section about the Producers Guild of America Awards said wins by "Modern Family" and "Breaking Bad" echoed the results of the Golden Globes. Those wins echoed results of the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Lower 9th Ward: An article in Section A on Jan. 19 about the recovery of the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans said the nonprofit group Make It Right had built 100 homes and planned to erect an additional 150. The group plans to build a total of 150 homes, 100 of which have been built.

Spanish-language books: In the Jan. 12 Section A, an article about the market for Spanish-language books referred to Libros Schmibros as a used-book store. Although it identifies itself as a "lending library and bookshop," it does not sell books but only lends them. Also, the caption on an accompanying photograph identified a Libros Schmibros intern as a customer.

Roderick Wright trial: In the Jan. 11 LATExtra section, an article about testimony in the perjury and voter fraud trial of state Sen. Roderick D. Wright misspelled the last name of prosecutor Michele Gilmer as Gilmore.

Richard Lester: An article in the Jan. 10 Calendar section about director Richard Lester said his hometown is Pittsburgh. Lester was born in Philadelphia.

"True Detective": A review of the HBO series "True Detective" in the Jan. 10 Calendar section said character Martin Hart, played by Woody Harrelson, was "a hallucinating insomniac." The description was of character Rust Cohle, played by Matthew McConaughey.

GED test: An article in the Jan. 6 LATExtra section about a new online-only General Educational Development exam said the test has five sections. The new exam has four sections.

Air Force investigation: In the Jan. 10 Section A, an article about the Air Force's investigation of two officers for possible involvement in illegal drugs misspelled Kirtland Air Force Base as Kirkland.

Pac-12 basketball: An article in the Jan. 10 Sports section about California's 96-83 victory over Oregon in men's basketball misspelled Cal guard Jordan Mathews name as Matthews.

Prison population: The online version of a Jan. 10 LATExtra section article on a projected increase in California's state prison population was originally accompanied by an undated photo of California State Prison in Lancaster that showed inmates housed in triple bunk beds. That level of crowding no longer exists, and the last triple bunks were removed in March 2012. In addition, the caption erred in listing the location as Los Angeles.

405 Freeway closure: In the Aug. 11 California section, an article about this weekend's 405 Freeway closure in Orange County said that it would not be a full freeway closure for northbound traffic. In fact, although northbound motorists will have a simpler detour than southbound motorists, all lanes of the northbound 405 freeway will be closed at Valley View Street.

Breast cancer: In the July 24 LATExtra section, an article about racial disparities among breast cancer patients said that the primary reason black women fared worse than white women was that they had more chronic health problems before their cancers developed. A more important factor was the fact that cancers in black patients were more advanced by the time they were diagnosed. In addition, the article said that if black patients began treatment earlier, the survival gap between blacks and whites would grow. The survival gap would in fact fall by about two years. Also, the middle name of City of Hope Cancer Center researcher Kimlin Tam Ashing was misspelled as Tan.

A Flock of Seagulls theft: A Quick Takes item in the July 24 Calendar section about the theft of an equipment van from the British rock band A Flock of Seagulls included quotes from lead singer Mike Score without attributing their source. Score made the comments to the Daily News, which should have been credited.

Beach volleyball: Professional beach volleyball competitors Summer Ross and April Ross were identified as second cousins in an article in the July 26 Sports section. They are not related.

Virginia Johnson: The obituary of pioneering sex researcher Virginia Johnson in the July 26 LATExtra section said that she studied music at Drury University near Jefferson City, Mo. The school is in Springfield, Mo.

Los Angeles Philharmonic: A review of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the July 25 Calendar section said that the first Hollywood Bowl shell was built by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was designed by his son, Lloyd Wright.

Jeffrey Deitch: An article in the July 25 LATExtra section about the search for a successor to Jeffrey Deitch as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art referred to Charles Young as a former UC chancellor. Young is a former UCLA chancellor.

John Casablancas obituary: The obituary of Elite modeling agency founder John Casablancas in the July 23 LATExtra section misspelled the first name of Wilhelmina Cooper, who founded Wilhelmina Models, as Wilhemina.

Jeffrey Deitch: In the July 24 Calendar section, an article listing highs and lows of Jeffrey Deitch's tenure as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art cited comments that he made during a public interview with art advisor Josh Baer "at Miami's Art Basel." The interview was at Art Basel in Switzerland. The article also said that Deitch arrived at MOCA in January 2010. MOCA announced his hiring that month, but he started in June 2010.

Igor Stravinsky: In the July 21 Arts & Books section, the caption for a photo that accompanied an article about composer Igor Stravinsky and his work "The Rite of Spring" referred to conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos as a composer.

Military mansions: A Pentagon report cited in an article in the July 21 Section A about houses provided to U.S. generals and admirals misstated the termination date of two military leases in Italy. The lease for Villa de Iorio will be canceled next month, not next May. The lease for Villa Anna will be canceled this fall, not in 2014, according to Anthony Cooper, a spokesman for the Navy's Installation Command. In addition, the article implied that Rear Adm. Robert Burke, the commander of Submarine Group 8, was living in Villa de Iorio. He was living in an apartment.

Freeway tunnel repairs: In the July 20 LATExtra section, an article about possible repairs to the Los Angeles freeway tunnel that was damaged in a tanker truck crash referred to Caltrans senior bridge engineer Tony Brake as Tom.

Bag tags: In the July 14 Travel section, in the Need to Know column, an item on baggage tags that fliers can print themselves reported that Alaska Airlines offers that option. An airline representative now says the carrier has temporarily suspended the home bag-tag program to comply with new Transportation Security Administration requirements.

NFL: A photo caption accompanying an article about the AFC teams in the July 18 Sports section misspelled Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker's name as Walker.

California-Pacific Triennial: A review of the 2013 California-Pacific Triennial exhibition at the Orange County Museum of Art in the July 5 Calendar section misspelled the last name of artist Hugo Crosthwaite as Crossthwaite.

CrossFit exercise: In the May 4 Saturday section, an article about a CrossFit abdominal exercise demonstrated by Cassey Ho of Blogilates said that it was inspired by Pilates. The move shown was inspired by gymnastics training.

Angel City Jazz Festival: An article in the July 18 Calendar section about the lineup for the Angel City Jazz Festival this fall said that Dafnis Prieto would be performing with his Proverb Trio. Prieto will instead perform with his sextet.

Brain scans: An article in the July 15 Section A about brain scans of prison inmates said Owen D. Jones, a Vanderbilt University professor of law and biology, had come to view the lack of empathy displayed by psychopaths as a missing skill, akin to a dyslexic's inability to read. The comment was made by neuroscientist Kent Kiehl of the Mind Research Network.

Roosevelt wheelchair: An article in the July 14 Section A about rare film footage showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a moving wheelchair said that President Clinton dedicated a statue in 2006 depicting Roosevelt in a wheelchair. The dedication ceremony was in 2001.

Dietary supplements: A July 7 Op-Ed article about alternative medications misstated the name of a 1994 law; it is the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Law, not the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Law. The article said that the FDA does not regulate dietary supplements. Manufacturers do not need FDA approval to bring dietary supplements to market, but the agency has established safety, labeling and manufacturing rules for supplements. The Op-Ed said only 170 supplements have documented safety tests; only 170 have submitted safety documentation to the FDA under a rule governing supplements marketed after 1994. The Op-Ed said the American Assn. of Poison Control Centers' reported 1.3 million adverse reactions to vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements between 1983 and 2004; in that period, the association reported 1.3 million exposures, which don't necessarily involve adverse reactions.

Arizona firefighters: In the July 11 LATExtra section, the photo credits were transposed on two images from Los Angeles Times photographers pertaining to the arrival in Southern California of caskets containing the bodies of two firefighters killed in Arizona. The photo showing mourners at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos was taken by Mark Boster. The photo showing firefighters saluting at a Hemet mortuary was taken by Gina Ferazzi.

Alexander Graham Bell auction: In a July 11 Calendar section article about historic documents concerning Alexander Graham Bell's efforts to build a flying machine, one of several references to the auction company Profiles in History gave the company's name as Profiles in Heritage.

Dodgers bobblehead: In the July 11 Sports section, a column said that the Dodgers were having Adrian Gonzalez bobblehead night Friday. The event was Thursday.

Weather page: In the July 8 LATExtra section, the weather page published was for the July 1 edition and contained data and records for June 30.

Wisconsin abortion law: A brief article in the July 9 LATExtra section about a judge's temporary halt of a pending new abortion law in Wisconsin said that the law would require women to view an ultrasound of the fetus. In fact, the law would require providers to "display the ultrasound images so that the pregnant woman may view them" but would not require her to look. The article also said that the law would permit fathers and grandparents of aborted fetuses to sue doctors for emotional distress, even if they had consented to the abortion in writing. In fact, they could sue only if the provider violated the abortion law, in which case a contract would not be a defense in court.

Money Talk: The headline on a column in the July 7 Business section said that "Chapter 11 could be the only recourse" for a reader who had incurred large credit card debts. Individuals who file for protection from creditors are covered by Chapters 7 and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, not Chapter 11.

Missing pit bull: In the July 9 LATExtra section, an article about a pit bull found in Florida and returned to California said that the dog was photographed crossing the border from Florida into Mississippi. The two states do not share a border. The dog was photographed as he was being driven on one part of his journey, from Florida to Mississippi.

E-cigarettes: An article in the July 6 Saturday section about the debate over the use of electronic cigarettes omitted the first name of John "JJ" Jenkins, owner of the Vapor Spot in Westwood.

UCLA basketball: In the July 9 Sports section, the caption for a photo accompanying an article about new Bruins Coach Steve Alford misspelled the name of the former player pictured with Alford as Chris Johnson. He is Kris Johnson, also known as Kristaan.

Mission paintings: An article in the July 8 LATExtra section about the restoration of artwork at Mission San Juan Capistrano said that there were 12 paintings in the church's Stations of the Cross collection. The Stations of the Cross consist of 14 paintings.

Asiana crash: In the July 9 Section A, an article about the investigation of the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport misspelled pilot Lee Kang-kook's name as Lee Hang-kook.

Asiana crash investigation: In the July 8 Section A, an article about the investigation of the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport said that the pilot of the plane, Lee Kang-kook, was an experienced pilot with other types of planes, including Boeing 747s, 737s and A320s. The A320 is made by Airbus.

Asiana crash graphic: Because of an error in converting knots to miles per hour, a graphic in the July 9 Section A said that Asiana Airlines Flight 214's target landing speed was almost 162 mph. The actual targeted landing speed was about 158 mph. A corrected graphic can be found at latimes.com/landinggraphic.

Summer meal programs: An article in the July 5 LATExtra section about funding for summer meal programs in schools said that a grant from the Ford Foundation was helping Para los Ninos feed students at its two charter campuses. The grant is from the Ford Motor Co. Fund.

Joe Conley: A brief obituary of actor Joe Conley in the July 9 LATExtra section said that the name of his character on "The Waltons" was Ike Godfrey. It was Ike Godsey.

Downtown Film Festival: An article in the July 8 Calendar section about Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles said the event opens with Wayne Thompson's "Who the ... Is Arthur Fogel?," suggesting that Thompson directed the documentary. Thompson is the executive producer; the film was directed by Ron Chapman.

Micro apartments: An article in the July 4 Business section about a new complex of small apartments in Santa Monica said the building called NMS @ Lincoln is at the northwest corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Broadway. It is at the northeast corner.

Payments to bias victims: In the July 2 Section A, a headline on an article about federal officials demanding $12.5 million in payments to victims of harassment in the Antelope Valley said that federal authorities had ordered Los Angeles County, Lancaster and Palmdale to make the payments. In fact, the U.S. attorney general's office requested the payments from those government entities as part of a settlement demand.

Diane Ladd: In the June 16 Business section, an item in the Hot Property column about Diane Ladd putting her gated compound in Ojai up for sale said that the actress is 80. She is 70.

Voting rights: In the June 30 Section A, an article about the effects of the Supreme Court's decision striking down a key portion of the Voting Rights Act said Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote that black voter registration in Mississippi was 6.4% in 1965, versus 7% today. It should have said that Roberts compared the 1965 rate against the 2004 rate of 76%, not 7%.

Lost luggage: In the July 1 Section A, a Monday Business article about devices that are sold to prevent airlines from losing luggage said that U.S.-based carriers lose or mishandle luggage at a rate of about 3 bags for every 100,000 passengers. The rate is about 3 for every 1,000 passengers, according to federal statistics.

Airline merger: In the June 21 Business section, an article about the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways said that Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines merged in 2010. It was United Airlines that merged with Continental in 2010.

Gordon Bricken: In the June 28 LATExtra section, the obituary of former Santa Ana mayor and Civil War buff Gordon Bricken said that he had worked on noise attention projects for his acoustical engineering firm. It should have said noise attenuation projects.

Exodus International: In the June 21 Section A, an article about the closing of Exodus International, a ministry in the "gay cure" movement, mistakenly attributed a quote, "In more and more communities, churches are grappling with homosexuality in more open terms. These are the cultural realities around us." The words should have been attributed to Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, not Ross Murray, director of news and faith initiatives at gay rights group GLAAD. Also, the headline indicated that Exodus International was based in Anaheim; the group was founded in Anaheim but later moved to Florida.

Kenneth Wilson: The obituary of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kenneth G. Wilson in the June 21 LATExtra section said that his survivors included a stepsister and two stepbrothers. They are Wilson's half sister and two half brothers, not stepsiblings.

Memorial Day photo: In the May 27 Section A, the caption for a photo that showed National Guard Sgt. Eric Hille visiting the grave of his friend Sgt. Erick Holke at Riverside National Cemetery said that Holke had been killed by an improvised explosive device while the two were on a mission together in Iraq. Hille now says that he misstated the facts. Holke died in a road accident in Iraq.

Zack Snyder: An article in the June 16 Calendar section about Zack Snyder, director of the movie "Man of Steel," said a conversation between Snyder and producer-director Christopher Nolan took place in fall 2010 on the way back from Las Vegas' CinemaCon. The conversation took place that spring. In 2010, CinemaCon was known as ShoWest; the convention did not change its name to CinemaCon until 2011.

U.S. soccer team: An article in the June 16 Sports section said the U.S. team was taking a 24-match winning streak at home in World Cup qualifying into Tuesday's game in Utah against Honduras. In fact, the U.S. entered that game with a 24-match unbeaten streak in qualifying on home soil, with a 22-0-2 record dating to 2001.

Sam Most: A news obituary of flutist Sam Most in the June 15 LATExtra section incorrectly described jazz musician Yusef Lateef as younger than Most. Lateef is older.

Production company: In the June 14 Calendar section, an article about the movie production company A24 misspelled the name of the Weinstein Co., where A24 employee Noah Sacco previously worked, as the Einstein Co.

Media deal: In the June 14 Business section, an article about media giant Gannett Co.'s acquisition of Belo Corp. referred to the Dallas Morning News as the Dallas Morning Star.

NBA Finals: In the June 11 Sports section, an article about the Miami Heat-San Antonio Spurs series said that LeBron James missed 11 of his first 13 shots in Game 2. James missed nine of his first 11 shots in that game.

Iranian soccer fans: In the June 13 LATExtra section, a photo caption that accompanied an article about Iranian immigrants who are following their homeland's World Cup quest misspelled the last name of announcer Behrooz Afrakhan as Afrakahn.

Surf Air: In the June 13 Business section, an article about Surf Air, a Santa Monica-based membership airline, said that the airline flies from Burbank to San Marcos. It flies from Burbank to San Carlos, Calif.

Center Theatre Group: In the June 13 Calendar section, an article about Center Theatre Group's finances gave two different figures for the post-recession drop in average performances per season at the Mark Taper Forum. The correct figure is 21%, not 27%.

Mobile payments: In the June 13 Business section, a photo caption with an article about mobile payment systems misidentified Schodorf's Luncheonette owner Matt Schodorf as Mark.

"His Girl Friday": In the June 12 Calendar section, a review of "His Girl Friday" at La Jolla Playhouse said that Steve Rankin did the sound design. The sound designer is Mark Bennett.

Money Talk: In the June 9 Business section, the Money Talk column said that people who start Social Security benefits early can't switch to a different or higher benefit later. People who start Social Security payments based on their own record before full retirement age lock in permanently reduced benefits, but they may be able to switch to a higher spousal benefit later. People who start spousal benefits before full retirement age can't later switch to their own benefit.

Foster care contractor: In the June 12 Section A, an article about Los Angeles County supervisors cutting ties with foster care contractor Teens Happy Homes identified Fiona Gonsier as a member of the Santa Monica Disabilities Commission. Gonsier is a candidate for the commission, not a current member.

Mumford & Sons: In the June 12 Calendar section, a Quick Takes item about a member of the English neo-folk band Mumford & Sons who was hospitalized with a blood clot in his brain misspelled the band member's last name. He is Ted Dwane, not Ted Dwayne.

Student film production: In the June 12 Business section, an article about the rise in student film production in L.A. said that director Francis Ford Coppola was an alumnus of USC. Coppola is a graduate of UCLA.

"The Match Game": In the June 10 Calendar section, a graphic with the Classic Hollywood column said correctly that Gene Rayburn hosted the daytime game show "The Match Game" on NBC from 1962 to 1969. However, the accompanying photo of Rayburn showed him with Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly from a revival of the show that ran on CBS from 1973 to 1979.

Dole Food Co.: In the June 10 Section A, a Monday Business stock spotlight article about Dole Food Co. said that Chief Executive David A. DeLorenzo stepped down to run Itochu Corp. He joined Itochu Corp. to run the newly acquired Dole Asia Holdings. Also, the article said Dole's profit in 2011 was $42 billion; the profit was $42 million.

Power from dairy waste: In the June 9 Business section, an article about dairy farmers exploring the use of systems that convert cow manure into energy identified Stacey Sullivan as policy director at San Francisco environmental group Conservation California. The group's name is Sustainable Conservation.

Heinrich Rohrer: In the May 24 LATExtra section, the obituary of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Heinrich Rohrer said that he and Gerd Binnig produced an image of the letters "IBM" in xenon atoms on a nickel crystal. In fact, Donald M. Eigler and Erhard Schweizer were the scientists responsible for that feat. Rohrer and Binnig patented the electron microscope used in the experiment.

Baseball draft: In the June 7 Sports section, a photo caption said that University of San Diego third baseman Kris Bryant was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the Major League Baseball draft on Thursday. As the accompanying article correctly said, Bryant was selected by the Chicago Cubs.

Boy's death: A column in the June 8 Section A about the death of a Palmdale boy allegedly tortured and killed by his mother and her boyfriend, as the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was investigating allegations of abuse, incorrectly referred to the child as Gabriel Hernandez. His name was Gabriel Fernandez.

National security leaks: An article in the June 10 Section A about national security leaks incorrectly described Bradley Manning as a former Army intelligence officer. He is a former intelligence analyst who is an enlisted soldier, not an officer.

Peter Rainer: An information box accompanying an interview with film critic Peter Rainer in the June 10 Calendar section said that he would be appearing at Vroman's Book Store in Pasadena on Wednesday. Rainer's appearance at Vroman's is scheduled for June 19.

Tony women: An article in the June 10 Calendar section about women winning directing honors at the Tony Awards stated that Diane Paulus and Pam MacKinnon were the four and fifth women to win Tonys for directing. It omitted the 2008 winner for best direction of a play, Anna Shapiro for "August: Osage County," making Paulus and MacKinnon the fifth and sixth female Tony-winning directors.

Tony Awards: An article in the June 10 Calendar section about the Tony Awards misidentified Courtney B. Vance, who won the Tony for featured actor in "Lucky Guy," as an actress.

"Louie": The Gold Standard column in the June 6 Envelope section said the Louis C.K. show "Louie" airs on HBO. The comedy appears on the FX channel.

Sunset Strip: An article in the June 9 Arts & Books section about music on the Sunset Strip misidentified Todd Steadman, executive director and chief executive of the Sunset Strip Music Festival, as Scott Steadman.

School bonds: An article in the June 3 Section A about the influence of underwriters in school bond campaigns gave an incorrect name for one of the authors of a study of California school bond measures. He is Thad Calabrese of NYU, not Chad Calabrese.

Craft museum: A review in the June 7 Calendar section of the "CFAM Granny Squared" exhibition at the Craft and Folk Art Museum misspelled the middle name of Yarn Bombing Los Angeles member Arzu Arda Kosar as Ardah.

"Candy Crush Saga": A May 26 article about the mobile game "Candy Crush Saga" stated that the game's developer, King.com, also released the game "Bejewled Blitz." That game was published by PopCap Games. Also, King.com has recently changed its name to King. And its game "Bubble Witch Saga" is not a "match three" game, as the article stated, but a "bubble shooter."

Chinese president: In the June 7 LATExtra section, an article about members of the Southern California Chinese community hoping to catch a glimpse of visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping referred to Carson Zhang's strong ties to the Chinese consulate, which were of little help in getting information about Xi's visit. It was Sue Zhang, not Carson Zhang, who found the consulate ties of little help.

Cyber attacks: In the June 6 Section A, an article regarding U.S. concerns about cyber attacks from China said that Adam Segal is an expert on China and cyber security at the nonpartisan Brookings Institution. Segal is a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations.

Kiefer Sutherland: In the June 7 Calendar section, a Quick Takes item about Kiefer Sutherland's taking on a role in the next "Metal Gear Solid" game misspelled the last name of actor David Hayter as Hayte.

Esther Williams: In the June 7 Calendar section, an appreciation of Esther Williams said that MGM's "Ben Hur" was released in 1926. The film came out in 1925.

Brain games: In the June 1 Saturday section, an article about software programs that promise to boost mental agility gave the number of regular Lumosity users as 35,000. At the time of publication, the reported total was 35 million. However, Lumosity says its users have now topped 40 million.

"Graceland": In the June 6 Calendar section, a review of the new USA series "Graceland" said that the pilot was directed by Renny Harlin. The pilot was directed by Russell Fine.

Chrysler: An article in the June 5 Section A about Chrysler's rejection of a recall request from U.S. regulators said safety advocate Clarence Ditlow believed it would cost $1,000 per vehicle to repair alleged fuel tank problems with Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty models. In fact, Ditlow estimated it would cost $100 per vehicle to make the fix.

Child death: An article in the May 31 Section A about the death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez said the most recent abuse investigation involving the child was more than two months past a state time limit for completing inquiries. In fact, it was just days past the state's deadline of two months.

"Ionescopade:" A review of "Ionescopade" at the Odyssey Theatre in the June 5 Calendar section said the play is closing June 9. It is running through Aug. 11.

Conviction overturned: In the June 1 LATExtra section, a California Briefing item about a court ruling said that an appellate court judge, Stephen A. Marcus, overturned the conviction of former Beverly Hills Unified School District official Karen Anne Christiansen in a conflict-of-interest case. Marcus is the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge who originally sentenced Christiansen to four years in prison and ordered her to pay $3.5 million in restitution. It was a panel of appellate judges that vacated those orders and said all charges against Christiansen should be dismissed.

Baseball: In the June 3 Sports section, the caption with a photo of Kansas City pitcher Ervin Santana said that the Royals defeated the Texas Rangers, 3-1. The Rangers won the game by that score.

Argentine debt: A May 28 article in Section A about a legal battle over Argentina's sovereign debt suggested that New York hedge fund Elliott Associates had won judgments against numerous debtor nations. The fund has won judgments against three countries.

AOC restaurant: In the June 1 Saturday section, a review of AOC Wine Bar and Restaurant gave an incorrect phone number. The correct number is (310) 859-9859.

"Candy Crush Saga": In the May 26 Calendar section, an article about the mobile game "Candy Crush Saga" said that the game's developer, King.com, also released the game "Bejewled Blitz." That game was published by PopCap Games. Also, King.com has recently changed its name to King, and its game "Bubble Witch Saga" is not a "match three" game, as the article stated, but a "bubble shooter."

Sex abuse lawsuit: In the May 23 LATExtra section, an article about a jury's award of $1.4 million to a girl who was sexually abused by a classmate said that jurors had apportioned part of the money to the Los Angeles Unified School District and part to the perpetrator. The attorneys agreed in advance to the apportionment, not the jury.

School nurses: In the May 30 LATExtra section, an article about the role of school nurses in administering insulin shots said that lawyer Dennis Maio represented the American Diabetes Assn. and the Disabilities Rights Education and Defense Fund at a California Supreme court hearing. While Maio argued on behalf of both groups before the court, only the diabetes association was his client. The defense fund was co-counsel in the case.

Medical device tax: In the May 22 Business section, a column about an excise tax on medical devices said that the industry employs 13,000 workers in California, accounting for seven-tenths of 1% of state employment. In fact, the industry in 2011 employed 72,000 workers in California, according to an industry survey. Those workers represent four-tenths of 1% of civilian employment in California.

"House of Cards": In the May 30 Envelope section, an article about the show "House of Cards" quoted actor Kevin Spacey as saying he pitched the idea for the series to director David Fincher. In fact, Spacey was relating how Fincher pitched the idea to him.

Malibu beach access: In the May 29 Section A, the caption for a photo that accompanied a column about a new smartphone app for Malibu beach access identified the people pictured on ATVs as security guards. In fact, the photo showed a security guard on the far left and two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies.

Monsanto protest: In the May 26 California section, an article about an anti-Monsanto protest in Los Angeles said that Proposition 37, which would have required labeling of some genetically modified foods, was defeated in November with 53% of voters casting ballots against it. The final count showed 51.4% voting against the measure. Also, the article said that more than 4 million voters had supported the measure. More than 6 million voters supported it, according to the California secretary of state.

Dodgers: In the May 28 Sports section, a Dodgers FYI item about the team's sending shortstop Dee Gordon to Albuquerque said that Gordon was out of options and therefore could be demoted to the minor leagues without clearing waivers. Each major league player can be moved back and forth from the big-league team to the minors a certain number of times. These are called options. Gordon actually has options remaining, which is why the Dodgers could send him to the minors without his clearing waivers. Otherwise, he could have been claimed by another major league team and moved to that organization.

Actors in World War II: In the May 27 Calendar section, an information box accompanying the Classic Hollywood column about actors who served during World War II said that Glenn Ford was in the Navy. Ford served as a Marine during the war; he joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1958.

Headphones: In the May 26 Image section, an article about new headphones designed by Andrea Lieberman and the electronics brand Frends said that the headphones were scheduled to go on sale beginning May 29. After the article was published, the sale date was changed to May 30.

UCLA basketball: In the May 19 Sports section, a profile of new Bruins Coach Steve Alford said that in 2005 former Iowa basketball player Pierre Pierce pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary, assault with intent to commit sexual assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Pierce pleaded to third-degree burglary and false imprisonment in addition to intent to commit sexual abuse and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Restaurant guide: A special restaurant guide in today's editions includes an incorrect address for the Apple Pan. The correct address is 10801 W. Pico Blvd. in West Los Angeles. The error was discovered after the section had been printed.

Gay parenting: In the May 21 LATExtra section, an article about gay parenting said that the Salt Lake City area had the nation's largest percentage of same-sex couples raising children. The percentage is the highest among large metropolitan areas with more than 1 million people.

Suburban poverty: In the May 20 LATExtra section, an article about the rise in the number of poor people living in suburbs in the U.S. said that the number surged 67% between 2000 and 2011. The increase was 64%.

Ray Manzarek: The obituary of the Doors' keyboardist Ray Manzarek in the May 21 LATExtra section said that Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder was among the guests who sang with Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger when the pair resumed touring over the last dozen years. Vedder sang with Manzarek, Krieger and drummer John Densmore when the Doors were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Murad Inc. move: An article in the May 16 Business section about skincare company Murad Inc. relocating its headquarters within El Segundo misidentified the real estate brokerage Newmark Grubb Knight Frank as Newmark Knight Grubb.

Catalina Island Museum exhibit: In the May 13 LATExtra section, an article about a Catalina Island Museum exhibition devoted to Ralph Glidden, who looted Native American graves for profit eight decades ago, said that hundreds of skeletons, skulls and thousands of teeth he unearthed were moved to UCLA. The remains are being housed there only temporarily until arrangements are made for repatriation elsewhere.

DNA and breast cancer: A Q&A in the May 15 Section A about how genes influence breast cancer risk implied that the average woman's risk of developing breast cancer was 50%. As stated elsewhere in the article, most women face a 12% to 13% lifetime risk of the disease. For women who have certain mutations in their BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, that risk rises to between 50% and 87%.

USC donors chart: A chart in the May 15 Calendar section with an article about Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine pledging $70 million to USC had the headline "Biggest USC donors." The chart listed celebrity donors, not the biggest donors to the university.

Carbon dioxide emissions: An article in the May 13 Section A about efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired plants said that American coal plants are the single-biggest source of greenhouse gases in the world. They are the single-biggest source in the United States.

Atomic past: An article in the May 12 Section A about atomic testing in Nevada referred to the bombs dropped on Japan at the end of World War II as hydrogen bombs. They were atomic bombs. In addition, the article said that there were 235 detonations at the Nevada Test Site from 1951 to 1962. There were approximately 100 above-ground detonations at the site.

Court-martial: An article in the May 14 Section A on the court-martial of Army Sgt. John Russell, who was found guilty of murder in the deaths of five fellow servicemen in Iraq, said Navy Cmdr. Charles "Keith" Springle had a degree in clinical psychology. His degree was in social work. In addition, the article said Springle had not met Russell. Springle had seen Russell as a patient once before the shooting.

Arrest in Texas: An article in the May 11 LATExtra section about the arrest in West, Texas, of paramedic Bryce Reed on a pipe-bomb charge said that he was taken into custody Friday. Reed was arrested late Thursday.

Healthcare law: An article in the May 11 Section A about President Obama's efforts to get Americans to enroll in health insurance said that a healthcare campaign by the California Foundation had devoted more than $200 million to a Spanish-language media campaign with television giant Univision designed to educate Latinos about the healthcare law. The group is the California Endowment, not the California Foundation, and its $225-million campaign to support implementation of the Affordable Care Act includes, but is not limited to, the Spanish-language campaign with Univision.

Hair extensions: An article in the May 12 Image section about hair loss solutions cited a report in the Atlantic as saying that more than $1.3 billion worth of raw human hair was imported into the United States in 2011 compared with $1.8 billion worth of bananas. The report actually said: "As a commercial item, human hair is insignificant when compared with, say, bananas. In 2011, the U.S. brought in over $1.8 billion worth of fresh bananas. During the same 12 months, around $1.3 million of raw human hair entered this country. Still, it is a noteworthy import, given that it is harvested not from banana plants but from human heads."

Prison plan: An article in the May 3 LATExtra section said that Gov. Jerry Brown's office produced a plan to reduce prison crowding by releasing thousands of inmates early. In fact, the plan proposes releasing hundreds, not thousands, of inmates. In addition, a For the Record item in the May 5 Section A addressing this issue gave the publication date of the article as May 4.

"Dulce Rosa": In the May 14 Calendar section, an article about the new opera "Dulce Rosa" at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica said it would be opening Sunday. It opens Friday.

Herald Examiner photos: A column in the May 13 Section A about a reunion of Los Angeles Herald Examiner photographers said that the Los Angeles Public Library had scanned about 90,000 images from the defunct newspaper's archives and placed them on the Web. In fact, the library's online collection of 90,000 images contains about 10,000 pictures from the Herald. In addition, the article referred to a photograph of O.J. Simpson carrying the Olympic torch up a hill in Pacific Palisades in 1984. Simpson carried the torch up the California Incline in Santa Monica, which is straddled by Palisades Park.

Negative campaigning: In the May 4 Section A, a column about the mayoral campaign reported that candidate Wendy Greuel said she resorted to negative campaigning in response to an advertisement by backers of her rival, Eric Garcetti. Greuel cited a video depicting her as cartoon villain Cruella De Vil, which Greuel's campaign said was an ad Garcetti's supporters posted online during the primary campaign. In fact, the video was not an ad and did not appear online until April 25, more than a month after the primary election, when its creator posted it on his YouTube channel and personal blog. The video's creator says he has no connection to Garcetti or his campaign, and he is not a campaign contributor.

"Flashdance" review: In the May 9 Calendar section, a review of "Flashdance the Musical" identified the actress playing Alex as Emily Padgett. Padgett, who was correctly identified in the photograph that accompanied the review, previously played Alex. Jillian Mueller portrayed Alex in the production that was reviewed at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.

Grand Park filming: In the May 1 LATExtra section, an article about Los Angeles County supervisors approving new filming fees for downtown's Grand Park said that crews would have to pay as much as $5,000 a day to use the site, depending on when and where they shoot. Actually, production firms will have to pay as much as $5,000 per block of park space they use.

Daytime Emmy Awards: In the May 2 Calendar section, a Quick Takes item about nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards misspelled the first name of longtime game show host Monty Hall as Monte.

Safety recall: In the April 30 Business section, an article about a Nissan safety recall said that Maxxis — Nissan's spare tire supplier — had a faulty inflation gauge on an air pump and was either overinflating or underinflating spare tires. The faulty equipment belonged to Nissan and was located at the automaker's Canton, Miss., plant.

State environmental laws: In the April 18 LATExtra section, an article about the California Environmental Quality Act said that a group called California Unions for Reliable Energy has filed dozens of environmental lawsuits that can delay construction of power plants. It should have said the group has filed dozens of lawsuits and interventions in regulatory proceedings that can delay construction of power plants.

British war-era poster: In the May 1 Section A, a headline on an article about a British World War II-era poster with the slogan "Keep calm and carry on" said that there was a copyright dispute over the phrase. The dispute is over a trademark. Also, a photo caption that accompanied the story referred to a vendor's copyright. It should have said trademark.

Santa Monica-Malibu schools: In the April 28 Section A, an article about Malibu schools seeking a split from the Santa Monica-Malibu School District said that Charlotte Biren played violin in Santa Monica High School's top orchestra. She played the viola.

Mayoral contributions: In the April 30 LATExtra section, an article about a Los Angeles mayoral debate said that a union representing Department of Water and Power workers had spent $3.5 million on behalf of candidate Wendy Greuel. In fact, the union has given $1.45 million to an independent committee that has reported spending $3.6 million on efforts to elect Greuel.

Valley fever risk: In the April 30 LATExtra section, an article about a recommendation to move inmates from some California prisons because of the risk of contracting valley fever said that a state health official wrote to the department of corrections seeking assistance in combating the disease. The state official sought assistance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sneaks list: In the April 28 Calendar section's Summer Sneaks list of coming movies, the character name Themistokles was misspelled as Themistocles in an item for "300: Rise of an Empire" as well as in a caption under a photo of actor Sullivan Stapleton from that movie.

Herbalife meeting: In the April 26 Business section, an article about Herbalife's shareholder meeting indicated that investor Robert L. Chapman Jr. said that board members answered his questions openly after the meeting. He did not say his questions were answered openly. What he said was: "If a shareholder had a question the purpose of which was to obtain an answer … and such Q&A didn't violate [securities regulations], it was right there for the asking."

Leo Branton Jr.: In the April 26 LATExtra section, the obituary of attorney Leo Branton Jr. said that Dorothy Dandridge was the first African American actress nominated for an Academy Award. She was the first African American nominated as best actress.

Boston bombings: In the April 26 Section A, an article about the Boston bombings identified Eugene Fidell, a legal expert on U.S. military law, as a professor at the Yale School of Law. He is a lecturer at the school, which is known as Yale Law School.

HIV vaccine trial: In the April 26 LATExtra section, an article about an HIV vaccine trial that was halted ahead of schedule said that the vaccine was administered in a three-shot regimen. The regimen also involved a booster, for a total of four shots.

Motorcycle deaths: In the April 26 Business section, an article about an increase in motorcycle deaths in 2012 listed one cause as "fewer states without helmet laws." The sentence should have said "fewer states with helmet laws."

"Arthur Newman": An article about the film "Arthur Newman" in the April 24 Calendar section said that the movie was the first that Colin Firth signed onto after winning an Oscar for "The King's Speech." In fact, the first was "Gambit," a remake of a 1966 film.

Internet sales tax: In the April 23 Business section, an article about a bill to allow states to require the collection of online sales taxes indicated that Texas was one of the few states that do not impose a sales tax. Texas does have a sales tax.

Bomb squad calls: In the April 23 LATExtra section, the caption for a photo that accompanied an article about a surge in bomb squad calls since the Boston Marathon explosions said that a bomb squad member pictured was carrying a backpack that was found on the Cal State L.A. campus during a bomb scare. The backpack was found at a fast-food restaurant near the campus.

TV pilots: In the April 24 Calendar section, an article about the larger number of network TV pilots being developed for next season said that CBS' ratings were down 3% compared with last season among viewers ages 18 to 49. Based on new ratings released Tuesday, CBS is now even with last year in that ratings category.

"I'll Eat You Last": In the April 24 Calendar section, an article about "I'll Eat You Last," a Broadway show based on the career of Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers, said that the playwright, John Logan, is represented by Creative Artists Agency's Brad Silberman. His agent is CAA's Brian Siberell.