When there's money to be had — especially in an up-and-coming industry like wine collecting — you can guarantee that crime isn't far behind. A growing number of elaborate schemes are entering the wine industry. For example, in Paris, a group of criminals drilled through the basement walls of a wine collector’s private cellar. Their haul? More than 300 bottles of rare wine valued at roughly $300,000. They pulled off the heist by familiarizing themselves with the Paris catacomb system, using their
Murals of Santa Monica receive national acclaim and more are coming: The city’s iconic murals received recognition as the rest of the nation is reminded of what we all already know: the giant paintings that adorn the sides, fronts and backs of many buildings in Santa Monica are among the best and the most beautiful in the country.