Candy

December 23December 23
Police spread Christmas cheer by giving out candy instead of tickets
- Entertainment
Some drivers in Boise, Idaho, have gotten a jolly surprise after seeing flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors: police are giving out candy instead of tickets for some minor offenses. In the days leading up to Christmas, Boise police officers have been giving motorists chocolate bars and a safety warning during traffic stops. “That […]
October 31October 31
Costume, candy donations help homeless kids have a happy Halloween
- Entertainment
Thursday is Halloween, and for many families, that means putting the finishing touches on costumes and filling candy bowls. However, for thousands of kids and their families in western Washington who are experiencing homelessness, costumes and candy are the last things they are thinking about. Some in Pierce County are doing their best to help, […]
October 24October 24
Sex offenders have sued a Georgia sheriff’s office for placing ‘no trick-or-treat’ signs in their yards
- Entertainment
A group of registered sex offenders has sued a Georgia sheriff over signs planted in their yards to warn trick-or-treaters not to visit their doorsteps on Halloween. The federal suit claims Butts County Sheriff’s Office employees trespassed onto the registered offenders’ private property and “had no legal authority” to place the signs last October, causing […]
October 10October 10
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are America’s favorite Halloween candy, new poll finds
- Entertainment
A new Monmouth University poll surveyed the top eight selling candies for Halloween and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups came out on top. The poll surveyed a random sample of 1,161 adults age 18 and older about their Halloween favorites. Thirty-six percent love the peanut butter and chocolate combo, while just 18% favor second place Snickers. M&M’s […]
January 23January 23
This Classic Valentine’s Day Candy May Be Missing From Store Shelves This Year
- Entertainment
One of America’s favorite (or most divisive) candies for Valentine’s Day may be in short supply this year. The makers of classic Sweethearts, known for the cute messages imprinted on each candy heart like “Be Mine,” “Cutie Pie” and “Kiss Me,” say that the sweet treat won’t be returning to store shelves until Valentine’s season […]
December 21December 21
Desert Hot Springs Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Free Santa Photos
- Community
- Local
His name is Fritz Collins, but to those who stop by his home in Desert Hot Springs this time of year he’s known as Santa Clause. Two years ago he sat in front of his home in full Saint Nick attire allowing parents and children to take pictures at no cost. Last year he did […]

Vincenzo Marino
November 01November 01
Gunman Shoots 2 Children Who Were Trick-or-Treating in Philly
- Entertainment
Makiya Williams has a message for the two gunmen who sent her and her younger brother to the hospital on Halloween. “Do better man,” Williams said. “It was in broad daylight.” Williams and her 5-year-old brother Mael Howel were trick-or-treating in the Olney section of Philadelphia Wednesday around 6:15 p.m. As they were walking on […]
October 25October 25
Best and Worst Halloween Candy
- Local
Before you give out treats this Halloween, it’s important to know a few rules. “I would not like fruit, I would like candy,” says 7-year-old Gerardo Perez from La Quinta. He and his sister Miranda, 11, are speaking out for all trick-or-treaters: don’t hand out fruit this Halloween. “It’s Halloween it’s candy time,” says Miranda. […]

Kitty Alvarado

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