Good morning. It is Thursday, Sept. 3. Why did the chicken cross the road? The road here being the Bay Bridge — and in rush hour traffic, no less. Here's what else is happening in the Golden State:
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Crime spikes
Downtown is considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, but the upscale bars and lofts are clashing with the area's seedier past. New statistics show a dramatic rise in violent and property crimes. "It's just like Mardi Gras on crack again .