Trump picks COVID lockdown critic to lead National Institutes of Health
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, to lead the National Institutes of Health,…
Sexual assault allegations surface against Trump’s defense pick
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Animo Robinson wins second straight City 8-man football title
A new dynasty could be in the making in Los Angeles.Animo Robinson won its second straight City Section 8-man football crown in a light drizzle…
Plan to shutter Aliso Canyon gas facility isn’t moving fast enough
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Kevin de León, of the L.A. racist tape leak, is headed toward defeat
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Euro suffers worst drop since COVID as Trump set to win US election
As a decisive win by Donald Trump looks likely in the US presidential election there has been a sharp rally in the US dollar, sending…
Cal State University system shifts focus to careers, not just degrees
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LAX’s ’embarrassing misstep’ draws closer to being fixed
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 27. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
An American Southwest road trip to find the political soul of Latinos
Good morning. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a Metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to express opinions. Like:The American Southwest is cool.But before I…
Take a break. Here are 11 Southern California staycation ideas
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 20. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic? | Climate Crisis News
Some 4.5 billion people worldwide are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This comes as more…
China posts slowest growth since aftermath of ‘zero COVID’ curbs | Business and Economy
World’s second-largest economy grows 4.6 percent in third quarter amid weak consumer demand and property woes.China’s economy slowed in the third quarter, growing at 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…
Review: Sam Morrison’s solo show ‘Sugar Daddy’ has issues
In “Sugar Daddy,” comedian Sam Morrison sets out to convert tragedy into stand-up comedy. A form of self-therapy, the show (at the Wallis through Oct.…
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…
I’m not sure Covid lockdowns worked during pandemic, admits ex-PM Boris Johnson
BORIS Johnson is “no longer sure” lockdowns worked in tackling Covid.The former PM said he believes the restrictions “had some effect” but did not fundamentally…
Warning as new ‘more contagious’ Covid variant XEC spreads to 27 countries – and experts say ‘it’s just getting started’
SCIENTISTS are sounding the alarm about a new more contagious Covid variant called XEC, which is spreading across Europe.First detected in Germany in June, XEC…
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.…
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…
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…