Electrifying the Freight Industry: The Rise of Electric Big Rigs and Their Impact on Transportation
Neri Diaz and his company, Harbor Pride Logistics, encountered a significant setback with their transition to electric vehicles when all 14 of their newly acquired electric trucks were recalled by the manufacturer, Nikola, with promises of a return in the upcoming year. This issue comes at a critical time as California prepares to enforce new […]
California Leads the Charge: The Impact of New EPA Vehicle Pollution Standards on the Golden State
This Wednesday, the push towards electric cars in the U.S. leaped forward. The Biden crew rolled out the toughest pollution rules for cars and trucks yet. Starting in 2027, car makers need to boost electric vehicle (EV) sales and cut down on the pollution from gas guzzlers. EPA’s head honcho, Michael S. Regan, dropped the […]
How New Speed Cap Legislation Could Revamp Car Accident Litigation
In the near future, California may introduce a cap on how fast new cars can go, potentially making it impossible to drive a brand-new vehicle at speeds exceeding 80 mph. This initiative stems from a bill proposed by State Senator Scott Wiener, targeting a reduction in vehicular speeds to no more than 10 mph above […]
Dramatic Rescue After Car Plunges Off Big Sur Cliff in Deer Avoidance Mishap
Two days after a hotel employee’s vehicle tumbled off a cliff in California, resulting in multiple rollovers and his ejection through the sunroof to avoid hitting a deer, he was dramatically saved. The search operation, initiated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on Wednesday afternoon, covered the coastal area from Big Sur to Monastery Beach […]
How to Recognize Fake News: Now a Subject in California Schools
In an era where teenagers and even adults get most of their news from social media, fake news has become quite common, so much so that it is dangerous and can bring about behavioral change in people. This is especially true in the case of AI which is used for creating hyper-realistic content across formats […]
Bill To Move Convicts Into Prisons Closer To Their Children Under 18 Signed By Gov. Newsom
On July 25, a bill launched by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to place the incarcerated and legal parents of children under the age of 18 in a facility close to the child’s home was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1226 Authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, AB 1226, also known […]
Former UCF Football Player Killed in Orange County Crash
Mike Merritt, a former UCF and NFL football player was involved in a car crash over the weekend in Orange county. The 38-year-old former player lost his life in the accident. According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol who are working within the county, the accident occurred during the wee hours of the morning […]
Bay Area Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal
As the deadline for filing lawsuits related to decades-old incidents of abuse comes closer, the names of 14 Northern California priests accused of sexual abuse have come up. The priests, 10 of whom are from the Bay Area, are the latest additions to a long list of disgraced clergymen who have been exposed by their […]
Truck Makers Tout an Electric Future. Privately, They’re Stalling It
With the growing concerns about the negative impact of diesel-powered vehicles on the planet, major truck manufacturers have given repeated assurances to the public regarding their efforts in producing low-emission trucks. Volvo, for instance, claims to be leading the transformation towards creating safe and fossil-free vehicles in their latest Annual and Sustainability Report. However, these […]
Man Arrested In Series Of Stockton, California Killings
A man suspected to be involved in a series of killings in Stockton, California, was arrested by the authorities last Saturday. Stanley McFadden, the Stockton Police Chief, informed through a news conference that the police acted on tips received from the public, which enabled them to arrest the man associated with 6 killings and one […]