Serial LAX Stowaway Busted Again; Big Whale Closeups; Bicycle Drive-By

#PatchCalifornia features interesting stories from around the state in recent days.

Serial Stowaway Arrested at LAX — Again
Marilyn Jean Hartman agreed to stay away from LAX without a ticket and -- you guessed it -- was allegedly found by Terminal 7 on Thursday. » via Santa Monica Patch

VIDEO: Largest Animal in the World Comes in for a Closeup
A blue whale named “Hitch” gives whale watchers the money shot, along with a grand finale. » via Laguna Niguel Patch

Police: Bicycle Drive-By in Half Moon Bay Lands One in Jail
The shooting victim told investigators a man riding a red bicycle fired three shots at him. » via Half Moon Bay Patch

Marin Supervisors Ban Tobacco from Pharmacies
Four retail drug stores in unincorporated Marin affected. » via San Rafael Patch

Teachers Will Be Fired if They Declined to Enter ‘Toxic Classrooms,’ Group Says
The new interim principal at Malibu High School has threatened to fire any teachers who refuse to work in classrooms cleared by the district as no longer contaminated, a group representing teachers and parents alleged today. » via Malibu Patch

Man Rock Climbing Near Century Lake Dam Falls to his Death
He was pronounced dead at the scene, having plummeted about 200 feet. » via Malibu Patch

Ex-LAPD Detective Gets 180 Days in Jail for Assaulting 3 Female Massage Therapists in Valley
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Horwitz also ordered Oris Pace to stay away from the women. » via Northridge-Chatsworth Patch