Independence Day is just around the corner! The 4th of July holiday traditionally includes BBQs and parties with family and friends, which often include alcohol as a part of the celebration. Due to the likelihood of alcohol involved in Ventura 4th of July celebrations, police officers are oft...
A slip and fall accident can result in serious injuries and these injuries can be very disruptive to your day to day life. Common types of injuries from slip and fall accidents can include: Broken bones Sprained wrists or ankles Knee or hip injuries Shoulder dislocation Back injuries Bru...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has certainly disrupted the lives of California residents. One of the more interesting items that has been in hot demand since the beginning of the shelter in place orders is toilet paper. Toilet paper has been flying off store shelves throughout Southern...
Last year, news broke about a large college admissions fraud scheme that led to the arrest of more than 50 people. The investigation into the case named “Operation Varsity Blues” revealed that “wealthy parents paid huge sums to secure students' admission at elite schools.” Two of these wealthy in...
Continued concern over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has resulted in cities throughout California asking residents to wear masks when they leave their homes. Many stores are now requiring customers to wear masks in order to enter the store. The hope is that the masks will help prevent the spr...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has been especially harmful to those older than 65. The virus spreads easily and quickly, and has taken its toll on many nursing homes nationwide. Sadly, putting a loved one into the care of a nursing home often results in more harm than help, and with co...
The worldwide COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on California prisons. Due to the large number of people in one concentrated area, COVID-19 has spread amongst inmates, with over 3,000 cases and at least 16 deaths. At the beginning of the pandemic, California leaders cr...
Recently, people around the country have been protesting after the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer. The protests have centered on ending police brutality and the continued need to fight racism nationwide. In many locations, the protests...
In 2019, Rafael Reyna was attacked by another fan in the Dodgers' stadium parking lot after a home game. At the time of the attack, Reyna was on the phone with his wife who heard him being assaulted and heard his head hit the ground. The attack resulted in serious injuries to Reyna--his skull was...
Working in construction which involves large equipment and heavy machinery can be a dangerous job. Unfortunately, construction related accidents are quite common. Recently, an “equipment collapse” at the Los Angeles Airport resulted in the wrongful death of a worker. ABC 7 News reported that the...
If you are convicted of a crime in California, it is helpful to know that this does not mean you will be automatically sent to prison. Under California law, there are different types of consequences for criminal behavior and it does not always include incarceration. These different types of sente...
According to ABC 7 News, police cracked down on illegal marijuana growing operations in Hemet and throughout Riverside County in 2019. The Riverside County Sheriff's department seized over 230 tons of marijuana throughout the year. This amount of marijuana was valued at over $466 million. As ...
The Southern California weather and traditionally busy streets make bicycling a common form of transportation in the area. Though vehicles and bikes try to share the road, accidents can still happen. Recently, an Oxnard traffic collision involving a car and a bicyclist resulted in the death of th...
When a person takes a package that does not belong to them off the porch of another person, they are referred to as a “porch pirate.” Nowadays, it's common for people to have packages from Amazon and other companies delivered more than once a week. The current stay at home orders due to the COVID...
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, there has been a significant drop in the number of crimes committed in Los Angeles over the past month. CNN reported that crime has decreased by 23% and officers attribute this decline to the stay at home orders in place due to the current COVID-19 ...
Over the past month, 3,500 nonviolent California state prisoners have been released early in an attempt to ease jail and prison crowding and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to ABC 7 News, many prisoners and prison workers have already tested positive for the virus. Sta...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has left Los Angeles and other Southern California streets essentially empty, especially when compared to normal traffic conditions. The heavily trafficked roads have fewer drivers because of stay at home orders that went into effect in March to help prev...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken a toll on businesses nationwide. The stay-at-home orders across the country have left restaurants empty and businesses with their doors shuttered. In an attempt to help these businesses, Congresses created the Paycheck Protection Progr...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives. It has changed the way we work, how we go to school, and has limited many of the activities we can do. It has also taken a toll on the criminal justice system. The following are a few answers to q...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed day to day life as Southern California residents have been ordered to stay at home. The shelter in place orders have closed non-essential businesses, and that means Disneyland too. Disneyland temporarily closed in order to honor so...
According to ABC 7 News, the number of domestic violence calls received by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's office has been increasing since stay-at-home orders went into place due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Sheriff's office reported that “domestic violence calls… are up more than ...
It was breaking news on the morning of January 26, 2020 when the world found out that Kobe Braynt and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a devastating helicopter accident. Kobe, his daughter, and eight others were on their way to a basketball game when the helicopter dropped and crashed into th...
Tiger Woods and his caddie, Joe LaCava, have been named as defendants in a personal injury lawsuit filed by a fan. According to NBC Golf Channel, the fan, Brian Borruso, claims that LaCava pushed him during the Valspar Championship that Tiger Woods participated in back in 2018. Borruso stated...
Currently orders are in place statewide for California residents to avoid large gatherings in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Because the shelter in place orders include prohibitions against large gatherings, a Pastor in Merced was cited for hosting Easter Services. ...
Losing a loved one due to the intentional or careless acts of another person is absolutely devastating. In an instant, your whole life can be turned upside down. When a family loses a loved one, it has a huge impact on their lives--not only emotionally, but also economically. When this happens, a...
