LAT in 90 seconds

– The Pellicano case could end up having civil-liability implications for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, given that public employees were allegedly complicit in providing records to Pellicano. It’s like Rampart for rich white movie stars.

– Fill in the blanks: It being close to _______ Day, the Calendar section has a feature on internet _______.

– On the Op-Ed page, Christopher Hitchens welcomes Henry Louis Gates to the Jewish race. No, seriously.