Good morning. It’s Monday, April 1. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Remember these classic California pranks?Easter weekend storms brought snow and flooding.California wine growers struggle amid a global glut.And here's today's e-newspaper.Full disclosure: I’m not a big fan of April Fools’ Day pranks orchestrated by local governments, corporations or, worst of all, news organizations. Rarely do they hit the right tone and level of inventiveness to actually be funny.
“While some may find this controversial, we hope our move will prompt other corporations to take similar action to do their part to reduce the country's debt.” People flipped out. Some radio talk show hosts bought it and spread it to listeners. A Clinton press secretary even joked about it to reporters. The National Park Service, which maintains the Liberty Bell, received hundreds of angry calls and had to assure the public it had not sold off one of the nation’s treasures.