LOS ANGELES—Authorities May 18 announced a safety campaign in the Southland and statewide to combat illegal street racing and takeovers—activities that have turned deadly on multiple occasions for participants and spectators. The campaign, in advance of the release of the latest “Fast and Furious” movie, was discussed at a Thursday morning news conference where authorities…

Santa Ana city council is reversing its original decision to impose both fines and potential jail time on illegal street race spectators. Council in May voted in favor of the ordinance, which would have landed spectators with $1,000 fines and up to six month of jail time if they were caught within 200 feet of street racing activity….