Top of the Times: January 1, 2015

View mobile version | View in Browser Thursday, January  1,  2015   Top of the Times   LOCAL NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH LIVING TRAVEL Spectators brave the cold ahead of Rose Parade Samantha Masunaga As 126th Rose Parade draws closer, parade-goers continue to brave cold conditions while float decorators make last-minute adjustments.   Live: 126th Tournament of Roses Parade   Riderless horse honoring Louis Zamperini will lead Rose Parade   Winter storm socks Southland with icy punch   US & World   Exonerated Wyoming prisoner pins hopes on compensation legislation   Political standoffs in D.C. could impede economic growth in '15   In 2014, racial tension over policing reached a breaking point     advertisement Business   California's high housing costs drive out poor, middle-income workers   U.S. bull market rolled on in 2014, but investors got pickier California gas prices likely to stay low in 2015   Companies recast office break room as collaborative workspace   Sports   This time capsule would contain some dandies from the 2014 sports year It doesn't take much for Clippers to hammer the Knicks, 99-78 Derek Fisher stays upbeat as first-year coach of beat-up Knicks Ducks lose their cool and fall to Sharks As conference play begins, Pac-12 basketball is at bottom of power hierarchy Clippers Coach Doc Rivers unhappy with report that team isn't happy   Rose Bowl features contrasting Heisman winners in Mariota, Winston   There's a lot at stake for Oregon, Florida State in Rose Bowl     advertisement   Health   Despite menu changes over 18 years, fast food is still bad for you   Cocktail concoctions that may have you drinking to your health     Opinion   Our wishes for 2015   What to expect in 2015