In tonight's Extra, Extra, the Irwindale Speedway will close, sexual assault victim talks to TV crew on camera and Rick Santorum makes a surprise visit to Southern California. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports.
Extra, Extra: Irwindale Speedway Will Close & Rick Santorum's Surprise Visit to Coachella
Around the Globe with the Ists
The -ists this week had politics on the brain. And what goes better with politics? Partying-- that's two great tastes in one. Oh, and Kevin Federline...can't forget about Kevin Federline. That's three great tastes in one.
Looks Like the Midterms Did Matter
Jon Stewart might be funny, but it looks like this little chestnut is going to have to be shelved for a while. Turns out that even though it's tough to beat an incumbent, if you're running against a guy like Rick Santorum you can cream him by almost 20 points. Sadly, not everyone in the Hershey State trusted that all the votes would be counted: Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, a man who reportedly believed Republicans...
Around the Globe with the Ists
Halloween is Tuesday, which means this weekend is really the time for all of the –ists to celebrate. And whether they’re designing super-spooky costumes or talking about the super-spooky upcoming elections, we’d say that they’re doing a fine job of it.

