Families were concerned due to the close resemblance the dolls have with their 10-year-old daughters, KCAL reported. CBS Los Angeles

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- Deputies investigating the appearance of 10 porcelain dolls placed on the front porches of several families in the Talega area found out Thursday evening that the gesture was meant to be nice, not creepy, CBS Los Angeles reported.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, about eight families noticed the dolls over the past week and were concerned due to the close resemblance the dolls have with their 10-year-old daughters.

Officials initially were not sure if this is a prank or something more sinister, but they are addressing the underlying fear that there may be a motive against children in the area.

"People are saying the dolls slightly resemble their daughters, which is creepy," Lt. Jeff Hallock said. "There doesn't appear to be an obvious pattern to who has been targeted either."

Talega is a housing community in the east end of San Clemente, where parents report that some of the girls are connected through school or activities they participate in, authorities said.

KCAL9s Brittney Hopper picked up the story Thursday evening.

She spoke with a mother who received one of the dolls and said her daughter was upset over receiving one.

"We're very unsettled and obviously taking this very seriously as it concerns our daughters and little girls," said the mom who didn't want her face to appear on camera.

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The beginning of this story is straight out of a well-made horror movie. One day, eight families in the same neighborhood of San Clemente, CA found porcelain dolls on their doorsteps. No notes or explanation accompanied them. Right away, thats fking creepy. Imagine opening your door on an average day and seeing the cold stare of an antique doll. But it gets even odder than that. The 11 dolls were all left for families who have a daughter around 10 years oldAND each doll resembled the girls they were left for! What? I know. Wes Craven is stealing this for his next movie as I write.

The families called the cops. Orange County Sheriff Department tweeted the story asking for leads. Everyones skin began crawling. Was it a horrible (kinda genius) prank? They hoped so, because the alternative waswell, I wont spoil the end of Wes Cravens next film.

Within five hours, sheriffs tweeted that the mystery had been solved. A little old lady had done it as a gesture of goodwill. She thought the girls would like the dolls as gifts and saw nothing weird about leaving them on their porches in the middle of the night (actually, I dont know if she did it in the middle of the night, but it makes the story better).

This story is a good reminder for young people to watch horror movies with your grandparents. That way theyll know when theyre doing something that might terrify the entire community. Its not their fault, they just come from a different era. A generation that thought this was a cute advertisement (warning, this video will give you nightmares):

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As the alpenglow of the setting sun shed a rosy hue over Young, porches filled up with residents flush with the warm good feelings from the events of the 25th Annual Pleasant Valley Days.

This tiny hamlet tucked between the Sierra Anchas and the Mogollon Rim has lusciously verdant grass that harkens to what Arizona looked like when cattle outfits first used the place to fatten up their cows for market in the late 1870s.

The three-day event introduces visitors to the most violent range war in American history.

As many as 50 people died during the 10 years of the war.

That included many hapless travelers crossing the valley between 1882 and 1892 who simply vanished, never to be seen again. The complicated struggle pitted the Grahams and their allies against the Tewksbury clan and their allies. The weekend event drew descendants of the Tewksburys, since the feud pretty much wiped out the Grahams. The complex series of shoot-outs, bushwhackings, beheadings, double-crosses and lynchings produced one of the most confusing, violent and lawless conflicts in the dark but romanticized history of the Wild West. In the process, Pleasant Valley became a refuge for rustlers. The conflict may have single-handedly delayed Arizona statehood for a decade.

The weekend proved considerably more peaceful.

Saturday started with a parade marshaled by the Pyles, Jinx and Jane. The two have each finished books on the Pleasant Valley War after years of exhaustive research.

After the parade, about 40 people trooped over to the Young Cemetery and Museum to hear a rendition of the war from local history teacher Pat Murdock. Others retired to the Young Community Center to watch the start of the roping contest.

Unlike todays modern organized rodeos, the Young roping contest involved anyone who could throw a rope and ride a horse, from pre-teens to retirees. Contestants milled about in the ring waiting to partner up with someone and go after their target, while their families sat under the shade of awnings next to horse trailers cheering on their favorites.

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Whether its for reading, entertaining or simply keeping up with the neighbors, a front porch for many is a most inviting retreat. Not quite inside but not quite out, a porch offers shelter from the rain, a place to work a crossword puzzle, a cozy spot for unwinding after a long day. Porches of many styles are found on homes of all ages including new houses, as many homeowners long to become better connected to their communities.

The best old porches have been lovingly cared for or restored, and the best new ones reflect the architectural style of the house and look as if they have always been there.

In the summer its a joy to come across an attractively decorated porch. American flags, colorful pillows, railing planters packed with flowers and dining tables topped with vintage linens all help create what one homeowner called an outdoor living room.

Then again, upkeep and renovation can be costly. Theft of furniture is not unheard of, which is why some homeowners secure it to railings. Privacy may become an issue. A street-facing porch is not a private backyard deck.

Still, porch fans say the positives outweigh the negatives. Good conversations can take place here. Family memories made. A new or updated porch adds curb appeal.

Cost-wise, on an existing porch, you can spend a few thousand dollars to replace railings and porch decking, said Mike Washington, president of Ivy Lea Construction of Tonawanda.

Adding a new porch, from the ground up, can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 depending on materials and size, he said.

If the porch is structurally fine, you can spruce it up for a couple hundred dollars with a fresh coat of paint, he added.

Even small porches can offer plenty of charm, as can second-story porches beloved by many Buffalonians. You dont have to look far to spot some stylish porches. Turn to Page F5 to see some we came across.

The only thing missing from a recent visit to Marc and Susan Carpenters front porch was a parade on the nearby street. Early Americana is the theme here, with white wicker chairs, red cushions, a collection of flags and vintage decor. Most everything is original on this wraparound porch, including the pillars, floor and front door. Last year some of the wood spindles on the railing needed to be replaced because they had rotted.

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July is prime time for relaxing on the porch, and Western New York has some real beauties