GLENDALE, Calif. -- Police in Glendale, Calif., confiscated $10 million worth of marijuana growing at a sophisticated outdoor pot farm that tapped directly into city water tanks.At least 5,000 plants were spread out across more than an acre above Crescenta Valley Park, The Los Angeles Times said Thursday.No arrests were made.Police said the marijuana growers used a drip irrigation system with pipes that tapped directly into city water tanks that are used by city residents ... [full story]

There are days when I wonder about a special place in hell for lane jumpers and the saps who let them take cuts. This was one of those days. The line for the exit stretched longer than an Oliver Stone movie. Cars rolled forward a few inches every minute or so, imprisoned by a merciless traffic light at the end of the ramp. Lane jumpers swarmed, taking advantage of a condo-sized hole left by the ... [full story]

Q: I am trying to find several trees for my yard. I can't find them in the nurseries around town. Can you help me? A: There may be a several reasons why the trees you are looking for are not at the local nurseries. They may not grow well in your region or they may be difficult to propagate, causing the nurseries to have a limited supply. Some trees are hard to grow or transplant, ... [full story]

It's time to retire that infamous "R" word - retirement. At least that's the way it looks to this commentator, who has "retired" and unretired four times. Let's find a new 21st century word or phrase that accurately reflects the lifestyles of the over-60 crowd. A few generations ago, retirement had a fairly well-understood definition. You hit "retirement" at age of 65 and you, well, retired. The Social Security Administration had decided, thanks to its ... [full story]

Two 20-year old Albany men were arrested after police found a marijuana garden hidden in a clearing at the end of a 75-foot tunnel cut through blackberry briars in an undeveloped, overgrown field in southwest Albany, Oregon.   22 marijuana plants were discovered at the end of a 75-foot tunnel cut into blackberry briars in southwest Albany. (left inset: Rick Olson. right inset: Sean Adams - LCJ & APD photos) According to a news release issued by ... [full story]

Q: I have an old Elvis Presley 45 RPM record that I purchased in the 1950s. Enclosed is a photo of the paper record cover. One side of the record is the song "Jailhouse Rock" and the flip side is "Treat Me Nice." The corner of the cover is damaged but the record is in very good condition.   KING LIVES ON - Elvis Presley collectibles, such as this 'Jailhouse Rock' album are very desirable. This ... [full story]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Wide-smiling "Becoming Jane" star Anne Hathaway will soon describe how she once threw a jar of Chanel anti-cellulite cream against her bathroom wall to relieve work-related stress.   'BECOMING JANE' - Anne Hathaway spent a month in England immersing herself in the country in preparation for her role in 'Becoming Jane.' CNS Photo courtesy of Colm Hogan/Miramax Films.But right now, the ivory-skinned 24-year-old chatterbox is reliving the emotional drain of playing beloved ... [full story]

Finally, some good - no make that great - news for cost-conscious, comfort-seeking, style savvy business travelers who shuttle between San Francisco and Los Angeles. After years of paying a king's ransom to United for a nonstop between SFO and LAX and getting squished seats, bland to bad service and suspicious cancellations, the charming buccaneer of the skies, Sir Richard Branson, has parachuted in with his Virgin America. Well, Virgin America is not 100 percent ... [full story]

August 3 Reports: Terri Lea Selby, 49, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance when she was allegedly found in possession of a meth pipe with residue, and a digital scale with meth residue. Korin Elizabeth Covey, 18, was cited for third-degree theft and being a minor in possession. Bobby Alonzo Douglas, 53, was cited for second-degree theft. Casey Joe Cernazanu, 21, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.  His vehicle was towed for being uninsured. August 4 Reports: Anthony Dean ... [full story]

Look around any airport waiting area, courthouse corridor or trendy restaurant and you're bound to find busy professionals thumb-typing on their shrunken keyboards.   SMART PHONES - Recently, cell phone manufacturers have been cranking out a slew of new models optimized for mobile e-mail. CNS Photo by Earnie Grafton. Road warriors, lawyers and other deal-makers find sustenance in mobile e-mail. In the past, chances were, typing on a BlackBerry. But that's changing. Maybe they prefer the Palm ... [full story]