Friday desk clearing

Authorities have changed their tune again and now think Thursday's explosion outside Chabad House in Santa Monica was from a homemade explosive device purposely placed there. LAT
The Tea Party candidate for the Pasadena school board comes with some personal baggage, says Truthout.
California Watch takes on seismic safety in public schools. CW
Good magazine launches its Los Angeles issue with three days of events, beginning tonight at Atwater Crossing. Good LA
Four unnamed state lawmakers have been given permission to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol. Bee
NYT op-ed columnist Mark Bittman on "To the Point" with Warren Olney. KCRW
KFI's John & Ken blame Dodger Stadium beating on "Mexican culture," says Gustavo Arellano.
Jacket Copy, the LAT's books blog, is letting readers vote on their favorite L.A. books.
Toy versions of L.A. County Sheriff's cars will soon be at Wal-Mart.
UCLA's basketball team will play most of its games next season at the old Sports Arena, says the L.A. Times.
The story of how Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler met at a gay pride event in West Hollywood in 1996 and went on to form the groundbreaking Outsports.com. NYT
Tweet from David Courtney: "ready to announce my 18th opening night at Angel Stadium as they enter their 50th season!"