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California Bans Minors From Tanning Beds

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:00:24 +0000

In a landmark new law, the state of California has prohibited all children under 14 from using tanning beds. State residents between the ages of 14 and 18 will only be allowed to tan under artificial light if they provide proof of parental consent.

A Surfing Cat; Meet Sweenie [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:22:11 +0000

Cats, by nature avoid water so, have you ever seen a cat on a surfboard? Meet Sweenie, A cat whose owner is convinced he likes to swim. Check out Sweenie surfing in the Pacific Ocean after the jump.

The Decade According to Nine-Year-Olds [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:10:13 +0000

So much has defined this past decade, but imagine what it would be like if the past nine years were the only years you had lived through. Here's a group of fourth graders from Orange County, California to tell you in their own words, after the jump.

Tsunami Watch In Hawaii [LIVE VIDEO]

Tim Gray — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:57:54 +0000

Watch the live coverage of the tsunami watch in Hawaii provided by CBS.

8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan [Video]

Erin Bishop — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:19:30 +0000

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan, killing at least 32 people. This is the world’s fifth biggest since 1900. Tsunami warnings are in effect for Hawaii, California, Oregon and Alaska. You can watch live coverage after the jump.Watch live video from CNN LIVE NEWS STREAM on Justin.tv

This Is Not A Hollywood Movie, It's A Wild Brawl; At A Taco Restaurant [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:42:41 +0000

This brawl happened at an Eastvale, California taco restaurant. So far none of the fighters have come forward to ask that charges be filed, big suprise. The action begins about one minute into the video, check it out after the jump.

10 Most-Miserable Cities, Flint Missed It By This Much

George McIntyre — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:46:01 +0000

We’re number 11, according to Forbes.com’s annual ranking. Soaring unemployment, plummeting home values, crime, weather, taxes, and corruption of public officials were among the factors considered to determine this year’s ranking. Stockton, Calif. took the trophy for Most-Miserable City. As you can see below, California and Florida must not be all they’re cracked up to [...]