Andrew J. Campa is a member of the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times, having previously covered the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley. Before, he worked at several medium and small daily newspapers and has covered education, sports and general news. He’s a proud University of Alabama (#RollTide), Cal State Fullerton and Pasadena City College alumnus. He hopes the Chicago Bears will get back to the Super Bowl before he dies.
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The Times filed a public records request for text messages sent or received by the mayor while she was in transit on Jan. 7 or Jan. 8 that mentioned fire response or her travel plans. Attorney David Michaelson says there is “no requirement that a city official or employee save text messages.”
The Justice Department has announced the arrest of Orange resident Joseph Sanberg, an anti-poverty activist and co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc.
Days after the grim discovery at their Santa Fe, N.M., home, the circumstances surrounding the death of Gene Hackman; his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs remain a mystery.
A social media video posted Monday may have provided evidence that three men who asked for sensitive data and caused a stir at San Francisco City Hall two weeks ago were YouTube pranksters thirsting for a laugh.
The L.A. County Regional Park and Open Space District awarded $17 million to bolster green space and revitalize and expand parks, recreation facilities and trails.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the Palisades fire. Both leaders blamed each other for the destruction.
The average price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year and hit a record high of $4.95 in January. Price tags are even heftier in California, where grocery stores are charging $9 or more for a dozen.
Authorities believe three unidentified men posing as DOGE agents attempted to seize sensitive information from San Francisco City Hall before they were rebuffed and fled on Friday.
Some Southern California beaches have lifted fire-debris and sewage-related closures and advisories, while the arrival of a major storm is shutting down access to others from Ventura to San Diego counties.
A San Diego resident filed a class-action complaint claiming Disney is in violation of state law because its Disability Access Service pass excludes some disabled guests.