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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Cremation Case Shows Need for Advocating for Survivors
A recent California case of a woman’s personal loss shows how important it is to document incidents and events related to the cremation of deceased individuals. In California, there are several advocacy groups put together to protect the rights of …
Elder Abuse Forensic Center Aids California Seniors
Southern California seniors face some scary issues. According to California’s Adult Protective Services department, elder abuse cases range in the hundreds each month across the state. However, the elderly have advocates in a group called the Elder Abuse Forensic Center. …
Fatal Dog Bite Case Illustrates Need for Enforcement
Dog bite cases continue to plague Orange County residents. They are often related to special “attack breeds” of dogs such as pit bulls. Home insurance estimates show that pit bulls are a popular breed in Orange County and other areas …
23 Injured Outside Nightclub in San Diego Auto Accident
A taxi that went off the road in San Diego’s Gaslamp district Saturday morning injured 23 people, including one woman whose leg had to be amputated after it was pinned against the wall of the Stingaree nightclub. San Diego police …
Questions on Funeral Home Practices in California Lead to Investigation
Reports from the state of California indicate that investigations into funeral home practices may continue into 2011. Articles from a blog called Your Funeral Guy and other independent remarks follow a potential investigation into the California Funeral Directors Association, a …
Greyhound Accident on L.A. Freeway Causes Injury
A Los Angeles Greyhound bus accident with a smaller vehicle produced injuries on New Year’s Eve according to a January 9 report from Southern California’s traffic accident blog. Reports indicate that a sedan crashed into the back of the Greyhound …
Elder Abuse Help for 2011 in CA
New legislation promises to help people in California and other states by funding efforts to prevent elder abuse and other unfortunate situations for America’s seniors. A January 2011 story from New American Media introduces the Elder Justice Act and the …
Feds Raid Local San Bernardino Hospital
Current events at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton still have people wondering about the status of previous attempts to cite hospital staff for medical malpractice. A recent article from NBC in Southern California outlines a raid on the …
O.C. Bus Officials Provide Safety Tips
When it comes to bus safety for Southern Californians, the Orange County Transportation Authority, or OCTA, is trying to educate everyone about the need for safe riding. The OCTA is responsible for the administration of the operation of buses around …
