Life's a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand

Dog beaches account for a tiny fraction of the thousands of miles of U.S. shoreline, but they are treasured by pet owners and their pooches.

Pets Dog Beaches

A nine-year-old golden retriever rides a wave while surfing in the Incredible Dog Challenge dog surfing competition in San Diego. There are about 95,000 miles of shoreline around the United States and among the most treasured by dog lovers are those where you can unleash the beast.

Pets Dog Beaches

Dogs and their owners play in the surf at the Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. Huntington, also known as Surf City USA, is one of the best known dog surfing beaches in the world. There are about 95,000 miles of shoreline around the United States and among the most treasured b…

NIATA fundraiser: Trade Association supports Meals on Wheels

Kipper on Cars: Into the electric future

For most urban areas, electric cars are a growing convenience. Charging stations are available on every other block, and as long as residents are only driving a short distance within the confines of the city, a long range tank of gas is not needed.

NIATA fundraiser: Trade Association supports Meals on Wheels

Along with Meals on Wheels, the NIATA supports many other local organizations. Here, the NIATA members presented a check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties for $4,500.

NIATA fundraiser: Trade Association supports Meals on Wheels

Northwest Indiana Meals on Wheels provides 1,700 meals to community members daily.

NIATA fundraiser: Trade Association supports Meals on Wheels

The Northwest Indiana Auto Trade Association will be hosting its annual Spring Fundraising Sales Event Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 28 to benefit Meals on Wheels.

Malaysian charged with sedition, 2 more arrested

Activist Adam Adli, center, smiles before being released on bail at a court house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Prosecutors filed a sedition charge Thursday against a student activist who urged Malaysians to engage in street protests against the government over claims of…

Malaysian charged with sedition, 2 more arrested

Activist Adam Adli, left, smiles before being released on bail at a court house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,Thursday, May 23, 2013. Prosecutors filed a sedition charge Thursday against a student activist who urged Malaysians to engage in street protests against the government over claims of el…