You've probably seen it before: a pair of sneakers dangling from a power line, swaying in the breeze like some strange urban decoration. It's a sight that sparks curiosity, confusion, and sometimes ...

This is part of an on-going series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why are shoes dangling from overhead utility lines in our community? We try to ...

Dozens of shoes dangle from a wrought-iron fence surrounding a 19th century mansion for battered women and children, which plans to close its doors on July 1. The flip-flops, tiny pink baby sneakers ...

The woman e-mailed Chronicle Watch after first calling 311, then Pacific Gas and Electric Co., then AT&T about how exactly to get the shoes down. PG&E removed one pair hanging from its wires, but not ...

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DUBLIN CITY Council is trying to eradicate the sight of runners and football boots dangling from overhead power lines in the city, which a councillor says are being used as "advertisements" by drug ...