Mary Quattlebaum, The Washington Post Published 9:07 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Susan Fletcher stands near a statue of a polar bear at the Tower of London in Britain. The author says she took five years to research and write "Journey of the Pale Bear." Susan Fletcher stands near a statue of a polar bear at the Tower of London in Britain. The author says she took five years to research and write "Journey of the Pale Bear." Photo: Susan Fletcher Photo: Susan Fletcher Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Susan Fletcher stands near a statue of a polar bear at the Tower of London in Britain. The author says she took five years to research and write "Journey of the Pale Bear." Susan Fletcher stands near a statue of a polar bear at the Tower of London in Britain. The … [Read more...] about For author Susan Fletcher, a long but fun journey writing ‘Pale Bear’
No abalone diving allowed in California until 2021
By Tara Duggan Published 10:59 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 The California abalone population is in dire straits, leading to a ban on recreational diving for the next two years. The California abalone population is in dire straits, leading to a ban on recreational diving for the next two years. Photo: Mathew Sumner / Special To The Chronicle Photo: Mathew Sumner / Special To The Chronicle Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 The California abalone population is in dire straits, leading to a ban on recreational diving for the next two years. The California abalone population is in dire straits, leading to a ban on recreational diving for the next two years. Photo: Mathew Sumner / Special To The Chronicle … [Read more...] about No abalone diving allowed in California until 2021
Swedish chef’s ‘Nordic Baking Book’ celebrates buns, breads and season’s sweets
By Tara Duggan Published 10:55 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 In a thermally active area south of Lake M?vatn in Iceland, each family in the neighboring village has their own hole in the ground in which they bake rye bread. In a thermally active area south of Lake M?vatn in Iceland, each family in the neighboring village has their own hole in the ground in which they bake rye bread. Photo: Magnus Nilsson Photo: Magnus Nilsson Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 In a thermally active area south of Lake M?vatn in Iceland, each family in the neighboring village has their own hole in the ground in which they bake rye bread. In a thermally active area south of Lake M?vatn in Iceland, each family in the neighboring village has their own hole in the ground in which they … [Read more...] about Swedish chef’s ‘Nordic Baking Book’ celebrates buns, breads and season’s sweets
Hawaii psychiatric hospital escape investigation completed
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Updated 10:54 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo Randall Saito appears in court for a hearing on his mental competence to stand trial in Honolulu. Hawaii officials said they are ready Wednesday, Dec. 12 to discuss findings of an investigation into Saito's escape from a psychiatric hospital. The state attorney general's office has completed an administrative investigation more than a year after Saito escaped from Hawaii State Hospital. Saito was sent to the hospital in 1981 after being found not guilty by reason of insanity of killing a woman. He was captured in Stockton, California, days after walking out of the hospital last November. (Craig T. Kojima/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP, Pool,File) less FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo Randall Saito appears in court for a hearing on his mental competence to stand trial in Honolulu. Hawaii officials said they are ready Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Hawaii psychiatric hospital escape investigation completed
FBI probe leads to charges against Florida city commissioner
Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Updated 10:53 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2003 file photo, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox talks with a reporter in Tallahassee, Fla. An FBI corruption investigation that became an issue in the Florida governor's race led to a 44-count federal indictment Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, against Maddox, a city commissioner who once ran the state's Democratic Party. The indictment charges Tallahassee Commissioner Maddox with bribery, extortion, bank fraud, racketeering and other crimes. Not mentioned in the indictment is Democratic nominee for governor Andrew Gillum, who served as Tallahassee's mayor during the investigation. less FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2003 file photo, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox talks with a reporter in Tallahassee, Fla. An FBI corruption investigation that became an issue in the Florida governor's ... more … [Read more...] about FBI probe leads to charges against Florida city commissioner