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And the "Dumbest Criminal of the Week" award goes to: The two bank robbers from Hemet who were arrested when they returned to the scene of their crime 45 minutes later. The robbery was at a Bank of America in Temecula just before 6 last night. The two men drove back into the parking lot after they had forced a teller to hand over money via a demand note--but bank staffers had jotted down the license plate number of their getaway vehicle and were already following them. C'mon, people, rob and run--don't drive in a circle!
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For Whom the Road Tolls
Late last week the MTA board announced plans to convert some of LA County's car-pool lanes on heavily traveled freeways to toll lanes. The Daily News reported thatUnder the plan, solo drivers could use the car-pool lanes if they pay a toll. Vehicles with two or more occupants - which currently use the lanes for free - would also pay a toll, although less than solo drivers. It's unclear how the plan would apply...
Dude, Where's My Country?
Last Thursday morning started out great. I jumped in my car listening to mix of morning shows, but left off listening to Kenny Chesney’s “You Save Me” on KZLA. When I returned to my car around noon to venture off downtown, KZLA had a grand surprise – it vanished, leaving the LA and OC counties country-less. LA has now joined the side of New York City and other metropolitan areas in life without a country music radio station.
Happy 2006! Take a hike.
Earlier this week when we were hurting from the evils of drink, we got this advice over and over: exercise. Realizing you may have had a bit of liquor last night -- and keeping in mind that weather may soon make this impossible -- we suggest a series of walking/hiking resources. Because the air might do you good.
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