Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snaps 65-race winless streak at Talladega
TALLADEGA — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapped a 65-race losing streak by winning in overtime at Talladega Superspeedway after a late crash collected more than half the…
Los Angeles’ next police chief is former sheriff Jim McDonnell
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 6. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Armed cop shot driver dead because he feared colleagues could be killed, court told
AN armed cop shot dead a driver because he feared colleagues could be killed, a court heard yesterday.Martyn Blake, 40, said that Chris Kaba was…
Los Angeles knows how to make a sandwich. Here are our 37 faves
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 29. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
California bill requiring speed-limit alerts is vetoed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required new vehicles sold in California to be equipped with a warning system to alert…
Sexual assault victim says taxi driver attacker showed ‘no remorse’
BBCChloe was 18 when she was assaulted by taxi driver Paul Bryan in 2017A young woman who was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver as…
Nearly 100,000 Arizona voters are in limbo thanks to an error in registration system
The ability of nearly 100,000 Arizonans to vote in state and local elections is headed to court after election officials said they discovered an error…
The mouse returns: DirecTV and Disney strike a deal to end blackout
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 15. Happy start to Hispanic Heritage Month. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa.…
Video shows police pulling Tyreek Hill out of car, pushing him to ground
Tyreek Hill wouldn’t keep his sports car window down when a police officer asked him to do so after the Miami Dolphins star receiver was…
Optimism runs deep for Rams, Chargers as NFL season gets underway
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 8. The NFL is back! I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what…
Driver in fatal crash died from chest injuries
The driver of a car involved in a crash that killed three people in a popular seaside town died from chest injuries, an inquest has…
Disney no longer magical to guests denied Disability Access Service
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 1. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Los Angeles without Langer’s? Owner says he’s considering closing
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 25. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Wortley murder inquiry after death of delivery driver
BBC/David SpereallA police scene remained in place in Heights Drive on Wednesday morningAn Amazon delivery driver was killed as he tried to stop a thief…
Amazon delivery driver killed on rounds by ‘thug who stole VAN for joyride’ as manhunt launched
A MURDER manhunt has been launched after a delivery driver was killed in a suspected vanjacking.The courier, in his forties, was on his rounds delivering…
Your Social Security number may have been leaked. Protect yourself
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 18. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
‘Drink driver’ leaves trail of destruction after ploughing Audi into dozens of parked cars – as cops arrest man, 22
A SUSPECTED drink driver left a trail of destruction after ploughing an Audi into dozens of parked cars.Photographs of the scene show a line of…
Residents say Orange County is too expensive, lacks affordable housing
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Aug. 11. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Southern California is the NFL training camp Mecca.
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, August 4. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license suspended in New York
Justin Timberlake’s summertime arrest in the Hamptons is the DUI case that keeps giving — or rather, taking away. The Tennessee-licensed singer’s driving privileges were…