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Lawsuits Aplenty After Deadly California Off-Road Racing Accident Claims Eight Lives

Lawsuits

Multiple personal injury lawsuits are pending as a result of the horrifying accident at the California 200, a popular off-road race in the Mojave Desert about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. During the race in the summer of 2010, one driver’s truck went off the track and flew into spectators, sending bodies flying on […]

New survey reveals widespread violence against hospital staff

In an alarming new survey, researchers reveal that nearly 40% of California emergency room employees have experienced physical assault while on the job in the past year. Partly to blame is the wide range of drug and alcohol-related incidents that are sent to the emergency room- often resulting in dramatic run-ins between emergency room staff […]

Good Samaritan killed in unspeakable tragedy

As one perpetuated an act of goodwill in his community, another rose to levels of unthinkable cruelty and disregard for human life. The incident, which took place on Wednesday morning, involved a 29-year old neighborhood humanitarian who, with his wife and children, routinely provided hot meals to local homeless people. While delivering a fish dinner […]

Latest news from California Highway Patrol

California Highway Patrol (CHP) is a special law enforcement agency within California’s Department of Motor Vehicles that is responsible for patrolling and fortifying the state’s roadways. The agency merged with the California State Police in 1995 after the passage of the State Vehicle Act. The CHP is the largest law enforcement agency in the state […]

Pit bull owners face felony charges as dogs ravage elderly woman’s leg

California boasts one of the toughest dog bite laws in the United States. Its statutes protect citizens not only from dogs with a propensity for or history of violence, but also from dogs that show no signs of violent behavior. In other words, California dog owners could face criminal and civil liability whether they own […]

California legislature to require carbon monoxide detectors; among other new laws

Carbon Monoxid Detector

This weekend marks the commencement of newly enforceable laws making it a requirement for many single family homes to install carbon monoxide detectors. As of July 1, single family homes with a fossil fuel source or attached garage must install a carbon monoxide detector or risk hefty fines and penalties. Owners of apartment buildings have […]

Details emerge in horrific train accident

Amtrack Train

Tragedy struck in the Nevada desert Friday morning as an Amtrack train overturned on its way to Emeryville, California. Six passengers have been confirmed dead and dozens more cling to life in serious or critical condition. Twenty-eight passengers on board the train are still missing and unaccounted for, according to authorities. As investigators sort through […]

Aviation tragedy nearly avoided at JFK Airport

Aviation officials are breathing a heavy sigh of relief  as two jumbo jets nearly collided near JFK Airport, just missing on another. The audio, released to the public, details the frightened exchange between the air traffic controllers at John F. Kennedy International Airport and a Lufthansa flight as it nearly crashed head-on with an airbus […]

Orange County amusement parks present danger and injury according to recent study

The state of California houses more theme parks than any other state in the United States. As such, tourists and Californians alike have been exposed to an increased risk of danger in boarding and riding the hundreds of rides throughout the state. In response to California’s booming amusement park industry, the California legislature enacted laws […]

Action-packed military games take over E3 despite critical Supreme Court ruling due this week

This week marks the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo featuring the latest developments in video game and online gaming technology. Running through Thursday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Expo is expected to draw over 50,000 gaming enthusiasts eager to sample the latest the gaming world has to offer. However, not all Californians are looking […]

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