Newsletter: California Democrats who won House battlegrounds might be even stronger for 2020
Democrats made history two years ago by knocking off seven Republican congressional incumbents, a key component of the party’s takeover of the House of Representatives. GOP candidates are already lining up in hopes of taking back some of those seats. But brand-new voter registration data suggest that won’t be so easy. In fact, there are…
More injuries on offensive line has Rams scrambling to fill holes in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH — The foundation of the Rams’ attack for the past two years, the bedrock on which a playoff team and a Super Bowl team were built, has been reduced to a soap opera of sorts: “As the Offensive Line Turns … Over.” Continuity was the strength of the line in 2017 and 2018, when…
Connor McDavid's hat trick leads Oilers to 6-2 win over Ducks
Connor McDavid had a hat trick and became the eighth NHL player to record 400 points before his 23rd birthday as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Sunday night. It is the fifth hat trick of McDavid’s career and his first since Feb. 18, 2018, against Colorado. Edmonton’s superstar center is the…
Racing! Tough day at Del Mar
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we look at a big change coming at the California Horse Racing Board. Del Mar’s seven-plus week stretch of safe racing this year came to an end on Sunday when two horses were euthanized after suffering fatal injuries during races.…
The Sports Report: Rams' playoff chances take a hit against Steelers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Why did he golfer wear two shirts? In case he got a hole in one. RAMS The Terrible Towels were waving and a Heinz Field crowd was on its feet, imploring its defense to come up with another big play against the Rams. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came through, intercepting…
Firefighters work to contain fire in Hollywood Hills near Warner Bros. Studios lot
Firefighters on Sunday continued to contain a fire that broke out in Hollywood Hills near the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank. The 34-acre Barham fire was 15% contained as of Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Smoke was still visible from the fire zone but the fire’s forward progress has been halted…
Earthquake: 3.5 quake near Indio, Calif.
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 2:07 p.m. Sunday six miles from Indio, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Click Here: liverpool mens jersey The earthquake occurred nine miles from Palm Desert, nine miles from Coachella, nine miles from La Quinta 11 miles from Rancho Mirage. In the last 10 days, there have…
Lifeguards find medical supplies, including small needles, along Venice Beach shore
Lifeguards found more than 100 pieces of medical supplies, including small needles, along the shoreline south of the Venice Pier on Sunday. At about 11:30 a.m., lifeguards noticed what appeared to be lancets, small needles, orange plastic tubes and other supplies lying along the water’s edge. The source of the debris is unknown, according to…
Newsletter: Disney launches its streaming service and more in the week ahead
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, Nov. 11, and here’s a quick look at the week ahead: Get the Essential California newsletter » Today is Veterans Day. Federal, state and local government offices are among the places that will be closed. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments…
Movies opening in L.A. this week: 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Ford v Ferrari' and more
Friday, Nov. 15 AtlanticsA young Sengelese woman is tormented by the loss of her true love at sea. With Mama Sané, Amadou Mbow. Written by Mati Diop, Olivier Demangel. Directed by Diop. In Wolof, French and English with English subtitles. (1:47) NR. BluebirdDocumentary spotlights a storied Nashville nightclub where aspiring singers and songwriters go to…