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Marine killed in fire during exercise at base
One Marine was killed and four were injured at Twentynine Palms during a training exercise. An Amphibious Assault Vehicle caught fire during the exercise. The family may have a wrongful death claim if timely filed as the horrific injury may be a result of a product defect, or mechanical failure. Â Choosing to immediately retain an … Read More
Shooting may restart debate over military security
For staffers at the Washington Navy Yard, there are no metal detectors or pat-downs when they enter the building. The recent rampage at the Navy Yard is bringing the question of security up for debate again. The fact that the suspected gunman was able to walk into the facility while he was heavily armed is … Read More
New legislation would help fight prescription drug abuse
The abuse of prescription drugs is a growing problem. Three bills, which still need to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown, will help to prosecute doctors who prescribe pills recklessly. One bill, for example, will require coroners to report death by overdoses on prescription drugs to the medical board, who then can connect those to … Read More
Deficiencies in assisted living homes to be addressed
This is an update to a previous blog post. In response to a three-part series by The San Diego Union Tribune, lawmakers have pledged to take action and ramp up efforts so the area’s assisted living home do not fall short. The findings from the investigation, which was done by the U-T in conjunction with … Read More
Remembering 9/11
On September 11, 2001, 12 years ago today, the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked by terrorists, and thousands of innocent lives were lost. We take today to mourn and remember those who were lost, and celebrate the fact that we have men and women who are willing to fight for their country. … Read More
Elder abuse is rarely investigated
Elder abuse and sexual assault are rarely investigated at assisted living homes in California. There are about 12,000 complaints each year, but members of law enforcement have referred only 82 to state prosecutors as cases since 2002. This raises serious issues concerning the integrity of the Department of Social Services and their regulatory system. At the … Read More
Long-term inmates move to county jails
Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to ease state prison overcrowding has created other problems. Now, county jails that are not built to hold long-term prisoners are being forced to take felons with long sentences. Sheriffs say that these prisoners pose security threats and are more than the jails can handle. Though it is good to think … Read More
California may begin using digital license plates
California may try a pilot program that would test digital license plates. The effort would cut down on processing and shipping costs. The initial program would have up to 160,000 California drivers participating. The bill passed through the Assembly, 71-3, and will return to the Senate for a final vote. While the program would certainly save … Read More
Bill would allow multiple legal parents
A measure that would allow for a child to have more than two legal parents is headed to the governor’s office. If passed, this would make California the fifth state to pass such a law. Delaware, Maine, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania already allow for more than two legal parents. The bill would mark a change in … Read More
Fort Hood shooter receives death sentence
Maj. Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death for his 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood after mounting barely any defense while representing himself. Some posit that Hasan seeks to be a martyr, which is why he represented himself and did not call witness, give a testimony, or make any statements other than taking responsibility for … Read More