Photo Finish: Even as District Atty. Gil...

Photo Finish: Even as District Atty. Gil Garcetti was named the winner in his race (B1), Democrat Scott Wildman inched further ahead of GOP opponent John Geranios in the 43rd State Assembly race Thursday. Wildman now leads by 161 votes. . . . Next bulletin: today.

Bang The Drum: In Sherman Oaks, the Notre Dame High School band is focused on USC’s next game, not Saturday’s UCLA match. Why? . . . Because the band again has been invited to perform as musicians for the Fighting Irish.

Clinton Light: Who’s that man being seen everywhere in Washington with James Rogan, the Valley’s new congressman? Is it the president? Not exactly. . . . See the Political Briefing (B5).