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Consequences of Drinking Contaminated Water

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Not many people stop to wonder about the safety of our potable drinking water. But in California, drinking water has recently come into question due to nitrate contamination in the San Joaquin Valley area and statewide groundwater contamination risk. Citizens fear … Continue reading

Are Volunteers Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits if Injured While Volunteering?

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Each state handles workers’ compensation coverage for volunteers differently. Under California law, volunteers are not considered employees since they do not work for compensation. Workers’ comp and insurance laws therefore do not cover people who perform services without pay for an … Continue reading

What Steps Do Uber and Lyft Take for Passenger Safety When Hiring Drivers?

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While the benefits of hiring a rideshare service to transport you and your friends from one place to another are inarguable, there are also safety concerns that have been made by customers, especially in light of the shootings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, … Continue reading

San Diego’s Disproportionately High Problem With Wrong-Way Drivers

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In 2015 alone, 13 people in San Diego died due to wrong-way crashes on the freeway. This high number has alerted San Diego state officials to issues with current methods of preventing wrong-way drivers from entering the freeway. The California Highway … Continue reading

What Is the Proper Way to Train for a Marathon to Avoid Injury?

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Here in beautiful San Diego, there are hundreds of races and marathons year-round. Marathon runners can enjoy as many as they wish – unless they train improperly and injure themselves. Training injuries are much more common than they should be. They … Continue reading

Is San Onofre Nuclear Plant Safe?

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Nuclear energy has been a public concern since the inception of atomic power. It can provide an incredible amount of energy, but it carries several risks, from radiation leaks and exposures to catastrophic meltdowns. The disposal of nuclear waste is … Continue reading

Can I Sue for Slander or Defamation of Character?

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Defamation of character is any act of alleging false statements against an individual or entity with the intent of damaging its reputation. It comes in two varieties: libel and slander. Generally, libel is any written or published defamatory statements. Slander … Continue reading

California’s New Traffic Laws (2016)

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California citizens will see several effects from the 807 bills signed into law in 2016. The new regulations affect everything from medical marijuana and voter participation to firearm restriction, healthcare, and crime. They also address our roads and highways, so … Continue reading

Top 10 Most Dangerous Cars Ever Built

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Today, new car designs undergo repeated and thorough testing to ensure they’re as safe as possible before entering the market. Sadly, that isn’t always enough to prevent tragedies. We’ve compiled a list of ten of the most dangerous cars ever … Continue reading

What Happens if a Police Dog Bites You?

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Police dogs have assisted law enforcement officers for over a century, and they provide talents humans simply don’t possess. K-9 units can track suspects by scent, pursue fleeing criminals much faster than human officers, and locate illegal substances, such as … Continue reading

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