For the record - Sept. 20, 2011

Solyndra: An article in the Sept. 17 Section A said the Energy Department job of Steve Spinner, a major fundraiser for President Obama’s 2008 campaign, “had not been previously revealed.” The Center for Public Integrity’s iWatch News reported Spinner’s job in a story in June. The Times was the first to report that as part of that job, which involved giving financial support to renewable energy companies, Spinner monitored the loan guarantee program that backed the now-bankrupt solar panel maker, Solyndra. Also, a photo caption with the story identified the city of Fremont as part of the Silicon Valley. Fremont is across the San Francisco Bay from Silicon Valley.

Campaign funds: An article in the Sept. 17 Section A about Kinde Durkee, a political campaign treasurer who is accused of stealing perhaps millions of dollars from her clients, referred to one of those clients, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, as a Democrat representing Los Angeles. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area and represents California.

Toronto film festival: A Sept. 18 Calendar section Ministry of Gossip caption under a photo of George Clooney at the Toronto International Film Festival misidentified his “Descendants” costar Shailene Woodley as Stacy Keibler.

TV style: In the Sept. 18 Image section, an article about new fall TV shows and style incorrectly said that “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant had an HSN collection. Last year, Bryant had a collection, Janie Bryant MOD, on QVC.

Eve Brent: A news obituary of actress Eve Brent in the Sept. 9 LATExtra section incorrectly reported that she was born Jean Ann Lewis. Her maiden name was Ewers.

College football: The Pac 12 Roundup in the Sept. 18 Sports section and the Around the Nation roundup on Sept. 19 reported that Brigham Young’s loss to Utah on Saturday was its first to an in-state opponent since 2005. BYU lost both to Utah and Utah State in 2010.

Football players turned actors: The Classic Hollywood column in the Sept. 19 Calendar about professional football players who became actors said that Fred Dryer appeared on “Cheers” as a former baseball player who comes out of the closet. That character was not played by Dryer; he portrayed a sportscaster.