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California Urban Legends & Hoaxes

The state of California hosts its share of urban legends, myths and outright hoaxes. Check out some of the famous wild tales about the Golden State that have traveled the world.

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A popular entry on "dumb laws" lists, many online sources claim that it is illegal to use mousetraps in California without a hunting license. In reality, since mice and other rodents are not killed for recreational or commercial reasons, mousetraps may be deployed without fear of a visit from the Department of Fish and Game.

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