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Oakland bans tenant criminal background checks
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from asking about a potential tenant’s criminal history or rejecting them out of hand for having a record. Council members voted unanimously to pass the Fair Chance Access to Housing...
Woman killed with own car after Hollywood road-rage incident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A driver involved in a road-rage incident in Hollywood was struck and killed by her own car Tuesday, police said. Sophia Ardalan, 27, was crushed by her Mercedes-Benz in front of her own apartment building following the confrontation that occurred at around midnight, authorities said....
Grammys CEO says she was ousted after reporting harassment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ousted Grammys CEO fired back at the Recording Academy on Tuesday, alleging that she was removed after complaining about sexual harassment and pay disparities and for calling out conflicts of interest in the nomination process for music's most prestigious awards. Lawyers for Deborah...
GM's Cruise heads down new road with new robotaxi concept
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors' self-driving car company will attempt to deliver on its long-running promise to provide a more environmentally friendly ride-hailing service in an unorthodox vehicle designed to eliminate the need for human operators to transport people around crowded cities. The...
Mexican goal-scoring star Chicharito signs with LA Galaxy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The biggest star in Mexican soccer is coming to the LA Galaxy. Javier “Chicharito” Hernández announced his move to the five-time MLS champions on Tuesday, bringing the veteran striker back to North America after a lengthy career in Europe. Hernández will...
Porzingis rejoins Mavs after missing 10 games with sore knee
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis was back in the lineup for Dallas against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night after missing 10 games with right knee soreness. The 7-foot-3 forward was expected to return almost a week ago in Sacramento, but was a late scratch when knee soreness returned during...
Airline, hotel stocks fall on fear about new virus in China
Airline and hotel shares fell Tuesday as fear grew about a virus that authorities say has killed six people and sickened 300 more, including at least one person in the U.S. The outbreak of the new type of coronavirus is believed to have started in Wuhan in central China. No U.S. airlines fly to Wuhan, but their...
3-year-old boy recovering from attack by California cougar
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — A 3-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a mountain lion in a California wilderness park, authorities said. The boy suffered a bite wound to the back of his neck Monday and was treated at a hospital and then released, authorities said. The boy and five other family...
Santa Ana police shoot, kill man suspected of sexual assault
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Santa Ana police have killed a man suspected of sexual assault after he struggled with officers while holding a gun in his hand, authorities said. The shooting occurred Monday night in Fountain Valley. Officers investigating a case involving sexual assaults on minors when...
Changes to Hall of Fame and a quick entry for Tiger Woods
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods won't have to wait until he's 50 to enter the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced changes to the criteria and the selection process, starting with the age limit being reduced from 50 to 45. Players become eligible if they are 45 in the year of the...
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