Monkey 'Jailed' After Biting Woman on the Street

By Dennis Robaugh

#PatchCalifornia features interesting stories from around the state in recent days.

Monkey Bites Woman Outside Pizzeria and Gets Impounded
A monkey has been handed over to the state Department of Fish & Wildlife for observation after it bit a woman near Beaumont outside of a pizzeria, officials reported Tuesday. The monkey— which goes by the name Baby G — was surrendered by its Cherry Valley owner on Tuesday afternoon. » via Banning-Beaumont Patch

Woman Accused of Being a Stowaway on Flight into LAX
A woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after taking a flight there from Mineta San Jose International Airport without a ticket or boarding pass, authorities said Wednesday. » via Manhattan Beach Patch

Family of UC Berkeley Football Player Who Died After Training Sues
A University of California at Berkeley football player who collapsed and died following a team workout in February was pushed too hard by the school’s trainers, who failed to recognize and treat medical issues stemming from a preexisting condition, an attorney for the student’s family argued today. » via Berkeley Patch

Online Tip Leading to Girl’s Body a Hoax, Police Say
Allegations from an anonymous commenter that said the 12-year-old was stabbed and dumped in Pleasanton are false, according to officials. » via Pleasanton Patch

‘Where You Live Directly Relates to Whether You’ll Lose a Limb’ to Diabetes
Diabetics living in low-income areas of the state are up to 10 times more likely to lose a toe, foot or leg, UCLA researchers say. » via Westwood-Century City Patch

Paid Mug Shot Removal is ‘Extortion,’ says Lawmaker
Some websites publish mug shots and then charge up to $1,000 to remove them. The author of new California legislation calls that “extortion.” » via Martinez Patch

Marijuana Boat Makes Long Journey from Mexico
San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force agents say they intercepted 180 bales of marijuana worth $23 million last Friday and arrested nine frustrated boaters. » via San Mateo Patch