For the record - Nov. 15, 2014
John Muir: In the Nov. 13 California section, an article about disputes over the relevance of John Muir’s legacy misquoted Laura Pulido, a professor in USC’s Department of American Studies and Ethnicity, as saying the naturalist “actively worked to disgrace California Indians by taking their lands.” Pulido said Muir “actively worked to displace California Indians by taking their lands.”
Lynn Manning: A headline on an article in the Nov. 14 Section A about playwright Lynn Manning said that violence in South L.A. took away his sight. The shooting that resulted in the loss of his sight occurred in Hollywood.
“Rosewater” actor: In the Nov. 14 Calendar section, a review of the film “Rosewater” identified the actor playing Maziar Bahari’s father as Nasser Faris. That role was played by actor Haluk Bilginer. Faris played the role of Haj Agha.
Mental health report: An article in the Oct. 30 California section about a consultants’ report on diverting mentally ill people from Los Angeles County’s criminal justice system said that the report was completed by the GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation. The report was completed by Policy Research Associates Inc., which operates the GAINS Center.
