LOS ANGELES — Police said Tuesday that their investigation into the deaths of two models who were found in their downtown Los Angeles apartments has so far resulted in “no evidence to suggest that the deaths … are related to one another.” Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found dead in her apartment on the 200 block…
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By Farnoush Amiri | Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The hearing — scheduled for Sept. 28 — is expected to focus on “constitutional and legal questions” that surround the allegations of Biden’s involvement in his son Hunter’s overseas…
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Amazon is looking to add 16,000 workers to its warehouse network in Southern California, part of a seasonal push to fill 250,000 jobs nationwide ahead of the holiday shopping season. The company, which is seeking 100,000 more workers than it did in the past two holiday seasons, said it’s also boosting its average starting pay…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shohei Ohtani finally had surgery on his damaged elbow on Tuesday morning. Although the statement released by Ohtani’s agent did not specify the exact surgery, a quote attributed to Dr. Neal ElAttrache would suggest that Ohtani did not require a full reconstruction of the elbow, which is commonly referred to as…
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All tickets are cleaned out for In-N-Out Burger’s 75th anniversary celebration more than a month in advance. The all-day event takes place Sunday, Oct. 22 at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Links to ticket sales have been removed from the website set up for the event, and publicists for the event confirmed in an email…
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Ahoy, fellow adventurers! It’s your old mate, The Monthly Traveler, here to whisk you away on another unforgettable voyage through the Golden State. If you’ve hit the open road with me before, you know that each of our journeys is a unique tapestry of discovery and delight. And if you’re a first-time traveler, well, prepare…
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California Surfing Day is about more than riding a few waves, it’s a day to celebrate the state’s surfing lifestyle – its rich history, culture, the surf shops and board makers – and to show appreciation for all facets of this ocean-loving community. The quasi-holiday on Sept. 20 became official when five years ago a…
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LOS ANGELES — Roughly two weeks after “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women, his wife — actress Bijou Phillips — has filed for divorce. “Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time,” her attorney, Peter…
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Disneyland may — or may not — be getting new themed lands, rides or experiences based on Frozen, Black Panther, Coco and Avatar as the Disney leadership continues to tease Blue Sky concepts as tantalizing possibilities for the Anaheim theme park. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro floated the possibility of new lands or attractions based…
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By Adam Beam and Amy Taxin | Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California regulators on Tuesday, Sept. 19, ordered one of the country’s oldest bottled water brands to stop using some of the natural springs it has relied on for more than 100 years to market its products throughout the western U.S. Arrowhead bottled water…
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