We knew dogs could surf, but until we witnessed Goatee in action, we had no idea goats were also capable of shredding waves. Female goat Goatee shredded San Luis Obispo County's Grover Beach on November 10. Her proud owner, Dayna McGregor, explains in today's video lunch how Goatee, a gardener, realized her passion for surfing. more ›

Did you hear the one about the two guys who went for a drive with a goat riding shotgun? True story: A man was pulled over near Hemet on suspicion of drunk driving, and the California Highway Patrol officer found a goat riding in the front seat. A second man riding in the vehicle tried to run away, according to KTLA, but "fell flat on his face." Both men denied owning the goat, which led the officer to believe the animal was stolen. The goat is now residing at a Riverside animal shelter. more ›

An e-mail to LAist and Curbed LA yesterday showed us a photo of decapitated chickens found along the Santa Monica Blvd in Silver Lake. "We dont know where they came from or how they got there, but they were in plastic bags, decomposing," the do gooder from the LA Neighborhood Cleanup Project wrote. "We are currently searching for an explanation. Any ideas? Is there an underground cock fighting arena in the neighborhood?" more ›