Oakland Mayor Apologizes For Promoting Lock Picking Class In Newsletter
The mayor of a California city struggling with a spike in burglaries and other crimes is apologizing for promoting a class about how to pick locks in her newsletter.
Man With Swords Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff With Police In Southern California
A man allegedly armed with two swords has been arrested after a six-hour standoff in San Diego County.
MC Hammer Tweets About His Arrest In Dublin
MC Hammer suggests he was a victim of racial profiling when he was stopped and arrested by police in the Northern California city of Dublin.
Woman Behind Wendy’s Chili Finger Incident Arrested Again For Lying To Police
A Northern California woman convicted of planting a severed finger in a bowl of Wendy’s chili has been arrested again after police say she made up another tale, this one about a shooting involving her son.
Cruise Turned Bad ‘Camping Trip’ Almost Over For Galt Woman
The disabled Carnival cruise ship “Triumph” was being slowly towed back to port Thursday as passengers were forced to stay outside to avoid the stench.
Assemblyman Proposes Condoms For All Porn Movies Filmed In California
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a state assemblyman is proposing a special gift for porn actors — condoms for every adult film made in California.
Police: Senior Couple Caught Having Sex In Backseat Of Car In Sonora
Talk about “Afternoon Delight.”
Modesto Business Posts ‘Missing Person’ Posters For Stolen Mannequin
For the past two years Marge the Mannequin has attracted customers to the EZ Cash Gold Shop in Modesto, but now she’s missing and the business desperately wants her back.
Postal Worker Jailed For Choking Girl Who Mocked Him
Investigators say a U.S. postal worker choked an 11-year-old girl who laughed at him for accidentally walking into a women’s bathroom at a park.
Camel On Loose Creates Tricky Situation For East Bay Cowboys
What happens when a camel crosses a Bay Area road? Chaos. It took a dozen cowboys to corral him back into a trailer Tuesday night.
Two Southern California Chefs Accused Of Serving Whale Meat
A now-shuttered Southern California sushi restaurant and two of its chefs were indicted on conspiracy and other charges for allegedly serving illegal and endangered whale meat, authorities said Friday.
Prostitution Sting Leads Oregon Woman To Police Department
Authorities say a 20-year-old Portland woman drove 50 miles to reach the man she thought was her client after being solicited for prostitution through phone and text messages.
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