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- Who's Bad??? The Mayor of Carson caught a lot of heat for lowering the flag to half-mast for the passing of Michael Jackson.
- In order to save some money, the US Postal Service is considering canceling Saturday deliveries. (KNBC.com video)
- Did ya feel it too? A 3.3 "quiver" shook the Fontana area today around 1:50am.
- Taggers takin Tacos. A tagging crew has been robbing taco trucks at gunpoint for around three months. Vendors are spooked and some even hesitate to report the crimes for fear of retaliation. Four men have been arrested and police are seeking a fifth man.
- An Alaska Airlines jet landed safely at LAX after blowing a tire during takeoff. The plane landed without incident and no one was hurt.
- An 11 year-old boy died after being stranded in Death Valley. The boy and his mother set out on a camping trip but were stranded when their car got stuck. The car was found after they were reported missing in their native Las Vegas. The mother is being treated in a Vegas hospital.
- The Santa Monica Puppetry Center is closing its doors after 12 years due to money shortage. There will be performances at the center every day at 2 p.m. until Aug. 16. In addition there will be performances Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
- A marijuana spot in Canoga Park was robbed at gunpoint. Three men apparently got away with some property, some cash and, of course, some weed. Police are still investigating.
- Finally... Lovers of soda rejoice! Coca-Cola has announced that they will be releasing 100-drink soda fountains in the Orange County area soon. Let us say that again... ONE HUNDRED different drinks! Ahhh... refreshing!
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