California bill to fight fashion models eating disorders advances

California bill AB-2539, aimed at reducing eating disorders among models, cleared its first legislative hurdle on 6 April, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight. The measure would require the state to develop health standards for models and regard them as employees of the brands they represent. Apr 7, 2016

Chihuahua leads police on chase across San Francisco Bay Bridge

The California Highway Patrol took part in a high-speed pursuit on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco on 2 April, but the suspect was of the four-legged variety. Police caught up with an escaped Chihuahua on the bridge in the morning, which was captured on video. Apr 4, 2016