More than 100 people in San Francisco Bay area try to set skinny dipping record

Skinny dippers in SF Bay area hope to set record

LOS GATOS, Calif. – More than 100 people with nothing on but sunscreen and smiles crowded into a San Francisco Bay area swimming pool over the weekend in an attempt to set a skinny dipping record.
The 111 naked people in the pool at a Los Gatos … Read more : More than 100 people in San Francisco Bay area try to set skinny dipping record.

Ore. city says its downtown overrun with wildlife after deer crashes into store’s window

Deer crashes through window of store in Ore. city

ASHLAND, Ore. – A southern Oregon city says the nightlife in its downtown is more like wildlife.
The Ashland Daily Tidings reports that on July 3, a deer crashed through the window of Nimbus, a high-end clothing store downtown.
State wildlife biologist Mark Vargas says the doe likely had … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ore. city says its downtown overrun with wildlife after deer crashes into store’s window.

Couple’s pet tortoise reappears in NH 4 years after escaping from pen

Tortoise shows up in NH 4 years after disappearing

BRENTWOOD, N.H. – A New Hampshire couple says a 25-pound pet tortoise has reappeared four years after escaping from its pen.
Mike and Christine Wellington say their African spur thigh tortoise named Lucy made off from their greenhouse business in Brentwood. But on Friday, the Wellingtons received a …. Source  : Couple’s pet tortoise reappears in NH 4 years after escaping from pen.

Truck driver chokes on spicy pork rinds, loses control of semi on Washington interstate

Truck driver chokes on pork rinds, ends in ditch

BLAINE, Wash. – A Washington State Patrol trooper says the driver of a FedEx tractor-trailer rig choked on some spicy pork rinds, lost control of his truck on an interstate and jackknifed it before coming to a stop in a muddy ditch.
Trooper Keith Leary says Edward Sutherland …. Read the original article  : here.

Neb., police block store window after mannequin drops pants in wardrobe malfunction

Mannequin’s wardrobe malfunction draws complaints

BEATRICE, Neb. – Residents who complained about a nearly naked female store mannequin prompted police to conceal the window display and stirred a debate about obscenity. Police covered the window at Hannah’s Treasures for about a day last week after several people in the southeast Nebraska city of 12,500 complained about … Read more >>.

Police: Pennsylvania woman faces assault charge after beating man with frying pan

Police say Pa. woman beat man with frying pan

PHILIPSBURG, Pa. – Police said a woman faces charges after she hit a man in the head with a large frying pan. Police said the woman, 50-year-old Kimberly Denocheck, hit a 48-year-old man in the head with the pan around 7:25 p.m. Saturday at an apartment in … Read more »».

Police: Microwaved squid leaves 2 queasy at Reno apartment

Reno police: Microwaved squid leaves 2 queasy

RENO, Nev. – Reno police say a squid left cooking in microwave is the suspected culprit of noxious fumes that left two apartment dwellers queasy. Authorities don’t know if the squid was put in the microwave as a prank or act of cruelty when they found it Sunday night.
But …. Source article  : Police: Microwaved squid leaves 2 queasy at Reno apartment.

Wenk’s Yellow Hots, other chili peppers spice things up at remote ‘doomsday’ vault in Norway

Chili pepper delivery spices up remote seed vault

WASHINGTON – Wenk’s Yellow Hots, Pico de Gallos and the unpredictably hot San Juan “Tsiles” chili peppers have safely arrived at a “doomsday” vault in the Arctic.
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., says he and other congressmen delivered seeds from the pepper varieties on Sunday to a Norwegian seed bank …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Stolen high school ring returned to rightful owner in Maine after 28 years

28 years later, Maine woman gets stolen ring back

AUBURN, Maine – A Maine woman’s high school class ring is back in her possession 28 years after it was stolen.
Michelle Bilodeau of Auburn hadn’t seen her Edward Little High School class of 1983 ring since it was stolen during her junior year.
But on Friday, it was …. Original article  : Stolen high school ring returned to rightful owner in Maine after 28 years.

Police: Drunk Australian bitten by ‘Fatso’ the crocodile after trying to sit on animal’s back

Australian bitten while trying to sit on crocodile

PERTH, Australia – A man ejected from a pub in Australia broke into a zoo and climbed onto the back of a crocodile named Fatso, which bit him on the leg but then let him go. Police said they’re surprised the croc didn’t inflict worse damage. The 36-year-old … Read more >>.

California lawmaker ponders turning Michael Jackson ranch into a thriller of a state park

Calif. lawmaker ponders Neverland as state park

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The former home of the King of Pop could become California’s latest state park under an idea being floated by a California state lawmaker.
Assemblyman Mike Davis said Tuesday that he believes it’s worth studying whether the California Department of Parks and Recreation should take over the …. Source  : California lawmaker ponders turning Michael Jackson ranch into a thriller of a state park.

Vet: Dog trapped in hot car in eastern Pa. rescued after honking horn to alert owner

Pa. dog trapped in hot car honks to alert owner

MACUNGIE, Pa. – A veterinarian said a dog trapped in a car on a 90-degree day in eastern Pennsylvania honked the horn until he was rescued. Nancy Soares said the chocolate Labrador was brought to her Macungie Animal Hospital last month after he had been in … Read more : Vet: Dog trapped in hot car in eastern Pa. rescued after honking horn to alert owner.

Idaho police arrest woman accused of dumping condiments in library book drops

Idaho cops catch up with alleged condiment vandal

BOISE, Idaho – Police have arrested a 74-year-old woman who is accused of repeatedly dumping maple syrup, corn syrup, ketchup and mayonnaise into a library book drop in Idaho’s capital city.
Authorities had previously issued a pair of warrants for Joy Cassidy’s arrest earlier this month after she failed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Idaho police arrest woman accused of dumping condiments in library book drops.

Maine police say man torched old Mercedes and posted photos on Facebook

Police: Man torches car, posts photos on Facebook

BELFAST, Maine – A 36-year-old man was arrested on Monday and faces a felony arson charge after he allegedly set a Mercedes-Benz on fire and then posted photos of the burning vehicle on Facebook. The Bangor Daily News said the arrest came two weeks after police found the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police say boys arrested after tip money taken from Ind. store where they applied for jobs

Police: Boy applies for job, steals from tip jar

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Police said two teens were arrested when one of them stole money from the tip jar of a northwestern Indiana ice cream shop just after they put their names on job applications.
A clerk at Pat’s Ice Cream Parlor in downtown Valparaiso told police the …. Original source  : Police say boys arrested after tip money taken from Ind. store where they applied for jobs.

Ohio police have to monkey around to rescue pet after crash involving truck carrying carcasses

Ohio crash leaves scared pet monkey atop pole

MEDINA, Ohio – Police said a truck crash in Ohio left animal carcasses all over a road and the driver’s pet monkey stranded atop a utility pole. The State Highway Patrol said the truck was hauling carcasses for a meat processing plant late Monday afternoon. The patrol says …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ohio police have to monkey around to rescue pet after crash involving truck carrying carcasses.

NY border agents: Man trying to enter US says his ankle monitor is to support Lindsay Lohan

Border agents: NY man says ankle monitor for Lohan

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Border agents say a New York man tried to explain away the ankle monitor he was wearing while returning from Canada by claiming it was a show of support for actress Lindsay Lohan.
Customs and Border Protection officers say they found the bracelet around Eugene … Read : NY border agents: Man trying to enter US says his ankle monitor is to support Lindsay Lohan.

Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James white gold pendant worth nearly $10,000

$5 LeBron James pendant pays off for Ohio woman

AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman who paid $5 at a yard sale for a LeBron James pendant she thought was costume jewelry has found out it’s worth nearly $10,000.
Twenty-year-old Vaneisha Robinson says she used to wear the basketball jersey-shaped pendant to high school when she didn’t …. Original source  : Ohio woman pays $5 at yard sale for LeBron James white gold pendant worth nearly $10,000.

Ohio woman pays $5 for LeBron James pendant at yard sale, finds out its worth nearly $10,000

Woman finds out LeBron pendant worth nearly $10K

AKRON, Ohio – An Ohio woman paid $5 for a LeBron James pendant at a yard sale, thinking it was costume jewelry. But the International Gemological Institute said Vaneisha Robinson’s find is the real deal, ringing in at nearly $10,000. Robinson, 20, said she used to wear the … Read more >>>.

Border agents say New York man explains away ankle monitor as support for actress Linday Lohan

Man at border: Ankle monitor is support for Lohan

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Border agents said a New York man who’s on probation and not supposed to leave the country explained away the ankle monitor he was wearing while returning from Canada as a show of support for actress Lindsay Lohan. Customs and Border Protection officers found … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Border agents say New York man explains away ankle monitor as support for actress Linday Lohan.

Miss. man helps would-be shoplifters, then gives most of his shoe collection to charity

Miss. man gives beloved sports shoes to the needy

GREENWOOD, Miss. – It was a slam-dunk of a good deed. Jeffrey Nickson said he heard two men scheming to shoplift some sports shoes from a local store and told them they didn’t need to steal. He went home, took two pairs of Air Jordans from his …. Original source  : Miss. man helps would-be shoplifters, then gives most of his shoe collection to charity.

Ill. off-Duty theme park employees accused of beating colleague dressed as ‘Porky Pig’ on head

Men accused of beating Porky Pig at theme park

GURNEE, Ill. – Police said authorities at Six Flags Great America ejected two off-duty employees from the theme park after they allegedly attacked a female colleague dressed as “Porky Pig.” Gurnee Police Sgt. Jon Ward says two young men took a photo with Porky on Monday afternoon, …. Source  : Ill. off-Duty theme park employees accused of beating colleague dressed as ‘Porky Pig’ on head.

Chupacabra Pictures: Chupacabra found and killed in Texas

New York (GaeaTimes.com) According to the latest reports, Chupacabra was found in the north Texas in the past week. It was killed immediately. Two strange canines were found in the mouth of that animal which is extremely similar with the Chupacabra. It is believed that the animal expanded their area in north Texas …. Source  : Chupacabra Pictures: Chupacabra found and killed in Texas.

After a close call, sailboaters moon Washington state ferry

Sailboaters moon Washington state ferry
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – It was full moon time after a Washington state ferry took evasive maneuvers to avoid a sailboat in its path. The Kitsap Sun reported the ferry sounded its horn and reversed engines Saturday afternoon to avoid hitting the boat at Eagle Harbor, near Bainbridge Island.

The sailboat briefly … Read more >>.

Armed man clutching skateboard flees after San Diego bank heist

Skateboarder flees after San Diego bank heist

SAN DIEGO – Who needs a getaway car? Authorities said a skateboard-clutching bandit flashed a gun at a San Diego bank teller, stuffed money in his backpack and fled. Police and FBI investigators say no one has been arrested for Monday’s heist at a Comerica Bank. The thief’s face …. Source article  : Armed man clutching skateboard flees after San Diego bank heist.

Diver finds Tiffany engagement ring 3 days after it fell into Lake Minnetonka

Diver finds lost Tiffany engagement ring in lake

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis teacher was devastated when her brand new Tiffany engagement ring fell into a lake – until a treasure hunter came to her rescue.
Adam Segar and Sara Stocco got engaged last month. KSTP-TV reports they were out boating on Lake Minnetonka when she took off …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Diver finds Tiffany engagement ring 3 days after it fell into Lake Minnetonka.

Say no to drugs, bats: NC sheriff cancels anti-drug kids camp after flying mammals found

NC sheriff closes camp after bats found in cabin

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. – Kids at a North Carolina summer camp in the mountains have learned two important lessons: stay away from drugs and bats.
The children at an anti-drug summer camp had to be sent home after a few days at the camp after finding bats moved into …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Say no to drugs, bats: NC sheriff cancels anti-drug kids camp after flying mammals found.

Philippine president says he’s getting too many text scams on his cell phone

Philippine president says he’s tired of text scams

MANILA, Philippines – Not even presidents are spared cell phone text scams.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III complained to reporters about the time he spent dealing with text messages from a person abroad claiming to be his sibling – and asking for money. Aquino said he responded that he … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Philippine president says he’s getting too many text scams on his cell phone.

NY to Vegas luxury auto rally nets speeding tickets and arrests as drivers pass through Colo.

NY to Vegas rally nets speeding tickets, arrest

DENVER – Colorado authorities say five drivers were ticketed and another was arrested for speeding during a luxury auto rally from New York City to Las Vegas. The Colorado State Patrol said it received several complaints as the Bullrun Live Rally passed through Colorado on Wednesday. Authorities said … Read this article on Gaea Times at : NY to Vegas luxury auto rally nets speeding tickets and arrests as drivers pass through Colo..

NH woman accused of breaking into a home and impersonating a police officer

NH woman accused of break-in, impersonating a cop

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Police said a New Hampshire woman faces several charges after she broke into a home and told the owners she was a police officer after she was discovered in the kitchen. Police said the woman, 34, said Wednesday she was chasing a burglar from the … Original article on : NH woman accused of breaking into a home and impersonating a police officer.

NJ man accused of using fake bills to pay bail, then returning to police to ask to get it back

NJ man accused of using fake cash to pay bail

CINNAMINSON, N.J. – Authorities said a New Jersey man charged with shoplifting paid his bail with phony money and returned to demand a refund. The man, 25, was arrested July 7, accused of shoplifting at a clothing store and supermarket in Cinnaminson. He was locked up … Original article on : NJ man accused of using fake bills to pay bail, then returning to police to ask to get it back.

Manatees looking for love get trapped in shallow Miami canal, rescued by wildlife officials

Trapped manatees looking for love rescued
MIAMI – A group of manatees looking for love are safe after being stranded in a shallow canal in Miami. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Jorge Pino said four or five male manatees were trying to mate with a female in the canal. Pino said the water in … Read more : Manatees looking for love get trapped in shallow Miami canal, rescued by wildlife officials.

Police: NJ woman claimed carjacking, then sex-in-car crash, to hide theft of laptop computer

Cops: NJ woman made up carjacking, car-sex crash

VINELAND, N.J. – Authorities say a New Jersey woman lied twice to cover up the theft of a laptop computer, claiming first that she was carjacked and then that her car crashed because she was having sex.
Authorities say 23-year-old Sarah Blasse of Vineland initially told police Saturday that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

SC minor league team will give away US Senate candidate Alvin Green action figures at game

SC team making US Senate candidate action figures

CLEMSON, S.C. – Alvin Greene action figures are here – thanks to a South Carolina minor league baseball team.
The Charleston RiverDogs will give out statues of the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate at Saturday’s game. Greene, who shocked the political establishment by winning the primary without campaigning, has suggested … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : SC minor league team will give away US Senate candidate Alvin Green action figures at game.

Minor league team giving away US Senate candidate Alvin Green action figures at SC game

SC minor league team making Alvin Greene figures

CLEMSON, S.C. – Alvin Greene action figures are here – thanks to a South Carolina minor league baseball team.
The Charleston RiverDogs will give out statues of the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate at Saturday’s game. Greene, who shocked the political establishment by winning the primary without campaigning, has suggested …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police say NJ woman made up carjacking story to cover up that she crashed while having sex

Cops: NJ woman made up carjacking to cover up sex

VINELAND, N.J. – Authorities say a New Jersey woman told them she was carjacked to cover up the fact that her car crashed because she was having sex.
The 23-year-old had initially told police she got lost on Sunday and asked a man for directions. Police say … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police say NJ woman made up carjacking story to cover up that she crashed while having sex.

Idaho fire destroys quirky ’shoe tree’ attraction; cedar decorated with shoes since the 1940s

Idaho tree decorated with shoes since 1940s burns

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Forest Service officials in northern Idaho say the rubber-soled decorations that made the “shoe tree” a beloved Priest River landmark also helped fuel its demise.
Tourists and locals since the 1940s have dressed the tree with hundreds of pairs of shoes, nailing sneakers to its …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Oregon man sues pest control company, claiming rodent blasts caused him to have hearing loss

Oregon man sues over rodent blasting
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – A man filed a $146,000 lawsuit against a pest control company, claiming he suffered hearing loss when a worker used explosives to remove rodents on his neighbor’s property.

Michael Lester’s complaint alleges the unnamed Cynergy Pest Control worker was negligent in failing to warn neighbors and then …. Original source  : Oregon man sues pest control company, claiming rodent blasts caused him to have hearing loss.

Burglars drive stolen pickup truck into Wash. state store, take ATM other items, drive off

Burglars turn Wash. state store into drive-through

ABERDEEN, Wash. – Grays Harbor County sheriff’s deputies in Washington state are looking for the burglars who drove a pickup truck into a local store and stole an ATM machine.
Undersheriff Rick Scott says surveillance video shows the wall of the Amanda Park Mercantile exploding Thursday morning as the truck …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Burglars drive stolen pickup truck into Wash. state store, take ATM other items, drive off.

Boxer rebellion: Colorado town says no more people in their underwear at council meetings

No more debating in your underwear in Colo. town

BOULDER, Colo. – The days when a citizen could address the Boulder City Council wearing only underwear may be over.
The council will vote on new decorum rules in September, seven months after a resident stepped up to a microphone in his boxers.
The rules were already under review, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Idaho officials say man kept 25 rattlesnakes inside bucket in his apartment

Idaho man accused of keeping rattlers in apartment

MALTA, Idaho – An Idaho man who authorities say had 25 Western rattlesnakes in a five-gallon bucket in his apartment has been issued two misdemeanor citations by the state’s Department of Fish and Game.
Officials say Terry Brian Teeter had as many as 32 snakes but he gave some …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Idaho officials say man kept 25 rattlesnakes inside bucket in his apartment.

Fla. police: Handcuffed man complaining of claustrophobia opens squad car’s door, escapes

Police: Handcuffed man opened car door, escaped

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Police in central Florida say a man who was handcuffed somehow managed to open a police cruiser’s door and escape after complaining he was claustrophobic and couldn’t breathe.
Altamonte Springs police say the officer had opened the windows slightly for 19-year-old Ridgh Genesis Achille, who had … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fla. police: Handcuffed man complaining of claustrophobia opens squad car’s door, escapes.