Teachers' suspension: An article in Thursday's LATExtra section about the suspension of three L.A. Unified teachers quoted Los Angeles Unified School District spokeswoman Gayle Pollard-Terry as saying O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul were included on a list of prominent African Americans approved by Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School for study during Black History Month. Pollard-Terry later said only Simpson's name appeared on the approved list, which dated to 1985. She said the names of Rodman and RuPaul, among others, were added in pencil when teachers were selecting figures to highlight in a school parade, and were not seen by the school principal.

Anita Figueredo obituary: A news obituary on Dr. Anita Figueredo, a pioneering surgeon in San Diego County, in Monday's LATExtra section said her memorial service March 19 would be on the UC San Diego campus. The service will be held at the Immaculata on the University of San Diego campus.

Gene Chenault obituary: A news obituary on Gene Chenault in the LATExtra section on March 3 said radio consultants Chenault and Bill Drake's "Boss Radio" format spread to cities including San Diego after its success at KHJ in Los Angeles. Chenault and Drake started working as consultants in San Diego in 1964 before coming to Los Angeles.

Golf courses: An article in the March 14 Travel section about PGA courses where the public can play had an incorrect byline. The writer was Ken Van Vechten, not Kevin Van Vechten.

Estimated taxes: An item in the Small Business In Box article in Monday's Section A about tax payments for the self-employed said estimated taxes must be paid in four annual installments. The IRS and the state of California require the self-employed to estimate what they owe and pay that amount in four equal payments during the year.

New York wine sales: An article in Section A on Sunday said a proposal to allow New York grocery stores to sell wine would also allow liquor stores to sell cigarettes and beer. The proposal would permit liquor stores to sell cigars and soda, but not cigarettes and beer.

Oscars photo credit: In Monday's Oscars section, the last name of Times staff photographer Al Seib was misspelled as Seig in a photo credit with an article about the scene backstage at the Academy Awards.

'Hurt Locker' producer: In Tuesday's Calendar section, a caption with an article about Oscar parties misidentified "Hurt Locker" producer Greg Shapiro as "Crazy Heart's" Ryan Bingham.

Ed Ruscha: A weekend pick in Thursday's Calendar section said that a new book of artworks by Ed Ruscha featured writing by Richard Wagner. The writing is by Los Angeles author Bruce Wagner.

Grateful Dead: An article in the March 5 Calendar section about a Grateful Dead exhibition at the New York Historical Society attributed a quote to a woman identified as "Steele." The quote was from Christine Bunting, head of special collections and archives at UC Santa Cruz.

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Toyota: In an Op-Ed article Tuesdayabout acceleration problems in Toyotas, the year of the author's accident was incorrect. It was 1992, not 1991.

Robert E. Litman obituary: A photo that appeared with a news obituary in Sunday's California section misidentified Dr. Robert E. Litman and Norman Farberow. Litman is on the right, Farberow on the left.

Estate planning: The Personal Finance column about estate planning in Business on Sunday misidentified the book "Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!" by Andrew W. Mayoras and Danielle B. Mayoras as "Trial and Errors: Famous Fortune Fights."

Happy scents: An article in Sunday's Image section stated that Clinique's Happy skin-care products are scented with grapefruit and bergamot notes. Although its Happy perfume contains these notes, the skin-care products are fragrance-free.

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Bodhi Tree Bookstore: An article in the LATExtra section Saturday about the Iliad Bookshop in North Hollywood said the Bodhi Tree Bookstore in West Hollywood had closed. The store is still open and is expected to remain so until 2011. The owners of the store have sold the property and are looking for a buyer for the business who would continue operating the bookstore at a different location.

Jerry Brown: A March 1 Op-Ed article referred to Jerry Brown as the youngest governor of California. He was not. John Downey, who served as lieutenant governor, was 32 when he assumed the governorship in 1860, after his predecessor moved to the U.S. Senate. Brown was 36 when he was first elected governor in 1974.

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Brown: A March 1 Op-Ed article referred to Jerry Brown as the youngest governor of California. He was not. John Downey, who served as lieutenant governor, was 32 when he ascended to the governorship in 1860, after his predecessor moved to the U.S. Senate. Brown was 36 when first elected governor in 1974.

Concert lineup: An article in Friday's Calendar section about the 2010 concert seasons at the Greek Theatre and Gibson Amphitheatre listed an incorrect phone number for ticket information. The correct phone number is (818) 622-9987.

UC San Diego turmoil: Sandy Banks' column in Saturday's Section A about anger over racial incidents at UC San Diego stated that President Obama's father was Nigerian. The president's father was from Kenya.

Chilean quake: An article in the Feb. 28 Section A about the earthquake in Chile said its epicenter was relatively deep. The article should have described that point of origin as the hypocenter, or focus; the epicenter is the section of Earth's surface directly above a temblor's point of origin.

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Photographs and copyrights: An article last Sunday about photographs and copyrights referred to photographer David Burdeny as Daniel Burdeny in a caption and a quotation.

"Dreamgirls": An article last Sunday about "Dreamgirls" said that the musical features music by Tom Eyen and book and lyrics by Henry Krieger. In fact, Eyen wrote the book and lyrics and Krieger composed the music.

Robert Pattinson: A Smart List item last Sunday about actor Robert Pattinson said that "Remember Me" was his first nonvampire role. It should have added "since he filmed 'Twilight.' "

Rep. Charles Rangel: In Thursday's LATExtra section, an article about Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) temporarily stepping down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said a House ethics panel investigation found that Rangel knowingly violated House rules by going on corporate-paid trips to the Caribbean. The committee did not find that Rangel was aware of the corporate sponsorship but that his staffers were and that Rangel was responsible for their knowledge and actions.

Gene Greytak obituary: A news obituary in Thursday's LATExtra section for Gene Greytak, known for impersonating Pope John Paul II, incorrectly reported the time of his funeral on March 13. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., not 1 p.m.

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Purim tips: In the Feb. 25 Food section, an article about the Jewish festival of Purim was accompanied by a list of tips for celebrating the holiday that inadvertently included material previously published by Chana Lewis.

Claremont museum and gallery: An item in Tuesday's Calendar referring readers to a story on the Culture Monster blog said that the OBJCT Gallery had moved into space recently vacated by the Claremont Museum of Art. The OBJCT Gallery has moved into the former museum's gift shop. It is presenting "Claremont Modernism" in the museum's exhibition space, but has not permanently moved into that space.

Toyota crash lawsuit: An article in Wednesday's Section A about a lawsuit in the car crash that touched off a Toyota recall incorrectly stated the first name of Mark Saylor, the off-duty California Highway Patrol officer who died in the crash, as John.

Fahim Anwar: An article in Wednesday's Calendar about rising comic Fahim Anwar said he would be appearing on the MTV reality show "Disaster Date" in May. His installment actually is scheduled for this month.

UCLA basketball: An article in Saturday's Sports section about the UCLA men's basketball team's disappointing season said Ben Howland is in his sixth year as coach. He is in his seventh season.

"Hot in Cleveland": A Quick Takes item in Tuesday's Calendar about TV Land ordering a sitcom called "Hot in Cleveland" said that Valerie Bertinelli had starred in "One Life to Live." She starred in "One Day at a Time."

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Paloma Picasso jewelry: An article in Sunday's Image section stated that the bird-shaped pendants from Paloma Picasso's "Dove" collection for Tiffany & Co. are made of 10-karat gold. They are made of 18-karat gold.

NHL standings: In Tuesday's Sports section, the information in the National Hockey League standings on wins, losses and overtime games for all teams was incorrect.

Jeanne Holm obituary: The obituary in Monday's LATExtra section on Jeanne M. Holm, the first female general in the Air Force, said Brig. Gen. Jean Klick was commander of the space systems division at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Klick was vice commander.

Ernst Beyeler obituary: The obituary in Saturday's LATExtra section on Swiss art collector Ernst Beyeler identified William Rubin as a onetime Museum of Modern Art director. Rubin was director of the museum's painting and sculpture department.

Albert Kligman obituary: The obituary in the Feb. 24 LATExtra section on dermatologist Albert Kligman referred to Holmesburg as a city in Pennsylvania. Holmesburg is a neighborhood within Philadelphia city limits.

Chilean quake: An article in Sunday's Section A about the earthquake in Chile said its epicenter was relatively deep. The article should have described that point of origin as the hypocenter, or focus; the epicenter is the section of Earth's surface directly above the place of origin.

"Green Zone": An article in Saturday's Calendar section about the Iraq war thriller "Green Zone" said the movie would be released March 16. The release date is March 12.

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"Dreamgirls": An article about "Dreamgirls" in today's Arts & Books section says that the musical features music by Tom Eyen and book and lyrics by Henry Krieger. In fact, Eyen wrote the book and lyrics and Krieger composed the music.

High school basketball: A caption with a photograph of two players in the Taft-Crenshaw playoff game in Saturday's Sports section identified the Crenshaw player as Mark Johnson. The Crenshaw player pictured was Juwan Thomas.

Photographs and copyrights: An article in today's Arts & Books section about photographs and copyrights refers to photographer David Burdeny as Daniel Burdeny in a caption and a quotation.

Shootout near Fresno: Photographs in Friday's LATExtra section with an article about the fatal shooting of a Fresno County sheriff's deputy should have been credited to John Walker of the Fresno Bee, not the Associated Press.

Juvenile probation: An article in the Feb. 21 Section A about abuses against juveniles by Los Angeles County Probation Department officers said the agency has 6,200 officers. The department has 6,200 employees, including 4,400 sworn officers.

NASCAR owner: An article in the Feb. 21 Sports section about NASCAR car owner Chip Ganassi said he shut down driver Dario Franchitti's Nationwide Series team in 2008. Franchitti's team was in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series.

Angels' success: An article in the Feb. 21 Sports section about the Angels' rising financial fortunes said the team was entering the fifth year of a five-year, $500-million contract with Fox Sports Net. The Angels are in the fifth year of a 10-year, $500-million contract with the network.

Baldessari art show: A caption accompanying the Guide's Galleries listings in today's Arts & Books section refers to the Margot Leavin Gallery. It is the Margo Leavin Gallery.

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Sublime With Rome: An article in Thursday's Calendar about ska-punk band Sublime With Rome identified Eric Wilson as the group's drummer and Bud Gaugh as the bassist. Wilson is the bassist and Gaugh is the drummer. In addition, a Spanish lyric in the song "Caress Me Down," "Mucho gusto me llamo Bradley," was translated as "I'm very pleased to call myself Bradley." It should have been translated as "Pleased to meet you, my name is Bradley."

Pneumonia vaccine: An article in Thursday's Section A about Prevnar 13, a newly approved vaccine for pneumonia, said it is administered at ages 12 to 15 months and 2, 4 and 6 years. The vaccine is administered at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12 to 15 months.

Mary Oliver: A Hot List item in Thursday's Calendar said that poet Mary Oliver was appearing at UCLA on Friday. In fact, she appeared at UCLA on Thursday.

L.A. high school basketball playoffs: An article in Thursday's Sports section about Washington's victory over Fairfax misspelled the first name of Washington guard Stephon Dafney as Stephen.

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Juvenile probation: A story that appeared in Sunday's Section A about abuses against juveniles by Los Angeles County Probation Department officers said the agency has 6,200 officers. The department has 6,200 employees, including 4,400 sworn officers.

Marlon Wayans: An article about Marlon Wayans in Sunday's Calendar misspelled the last name of filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen as Cohen.

Medical isotopes: An article about medical isotopes in the Feb. 18 LATExtra section spelled the name of Polish nuclear physicist Maria Sklodowska as Maria Skladowsky. As the article noted, she was better known as Marie Curie.

Brazil warplanes: An article in Tuesday's Section A about the Brazilian warplane called the Super Tucano said a new military transport aircraft being developed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer would compete with the Boeing C-130 Hercules. That aircraft is in fact manufactured by Lockheed Martin.

Jimi Hendrix legacy: An article in Calendar on Feb. 14 about efforts to preserve Jimi Hendrix's recorded legacy described Janie Hendrix as the guitarist's stepsister. Jimi's father, Al Hendrix, adopted Janie after marrying her mother, making Janie and Jimi half siblings. In a subsequent interview, Janie Hendrix confirmed that description as accurate but added that Jimi always referred to her as his "little sister."

Beach volleyball: An item in the Day in Sports news roundup in Wednesday's Sports section reported that the Assn. of Volleyball Professionals had selected Mike Todd as its commissioner. The correct spelling is Mike Dodd.

Olympic results: The daily results chart in Monday's Vancouver Olympics section misspelled the first name of skier Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, the silver medal winner in the men's super combined, as Iviva.

Olympic hockey: In Tuesday's Vancouver Olympics section, an article about that day's qualifying games in ice hockey said No. 7 seed Slovakia would take on No. 9 Norway for the right to face No. 3 Sweden. Norway is seeded No. 10, and Sweden is No. 2.

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Patzert: In the Patt Asks Q&A; with climatologist Bill Patzert on Feb. 13, the amount of greenhouse gases was said to be higher now than in the last 600 million years. The correct time frame is 600,000 years.

Vancouver: An editorial Feb. 16 about NBC Universal's Olympic coverage said that the company would air 835 hours of video on broadcast and cable TV networks in addition to more than 400 hours of live coverage online. In fact, the 835 hours includes the live Web streams; the broadcast and cable networks will air only 435 hours of that total.

Fines: A Feb. 6 editorial said the penalty for making a rolling right turn at a stoplight in Los Angeles is $381. It's $446.

Letters: A Feb. 6 letter on the difficulty many people have distinguishing the difference between millions and billions said that 56.5 million is less than .003% of 20 billion. It is less than 0.3% of 20 billion.

Saab: Meghan Daum's column on Feb. 2 about Saab said that Kurt Vonnegut owned a Saab dealership in the 1970s. He owned the dealership in the 1950s.

Okinawa: A Jan. 30 editorial on plans to relocate a U.S. Marine Corps air base to the city of Nago said it is located on the southern end of the island. It is in the northeast.

Numbers: A Jan. 31 opinion article, "But Who's Counting?," attributed the term "innumeracy" to Temple University professor J.A. Paulos. The term had been used by others before Paulos' book, "Innumeracy," popularized it. The article also used the middle initial E for financial swindler Bernard Madoff. His middle initial is L.