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A Los Angeles County sheriff's captain is under investigation, suspected of springing a prisoner from jail to get free tips on his golf swing.

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People.com: Brad's Bachelor Blog: Michelle Is a 'Remarkable Woman'updated: Tue Jan 25 2011 14:49:00

Womack defends a contestant who is "catching some flack for being so outspoken"

10 dazzling hideaways by the seaupdated: Fri Oct 09 2009 10:27:00

Listen to the ocean from your room in one of these lesser-known coastal inns in the West.

10 scenic spots with no carsupdated: Tue Jul 08 2008 09:33:00

Gas prices, traffic, kids screaming in the backseat.... It's enough to make you want to get out and walk. So why not do just that? At these 10 spots, there are no cars at all (unless you count golf carts).

Explore the rustic side of Catalina Islandupdated: Fri Jan 04 2008 09:56:00

Barefoot on the sandy shore of Catalina Island, Kim Francis shades her eyes from the sun and peers back to mainland California. "I can't believe we're 22 miles from Los Angeles," she says, grinning. "I may never go back."

Money Magazine: Pick of the Month updated: Fri Jun 01 1990 00:01:00

Our new Travel Smart column recommends mini-vacations to spots like Catalina Island. Page 173

Money Magazine: WHERE TO RELAX Getawaysupdated: Fri Jun 01 1990 00:01:00

Here's a sampler of destinations: -- Brookfield Craft Center (P.O. Box 122, Brookfield, Conn. 06804; 203-775-4526). Housed in 18th-century buildings 90 minutes from New York City, this nonprofit sc...

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