Boerner Makes Third Attempt to Pass Cyclist ‘Stop as Yield’ Law
Presently, the California State Law subjects cyclists to all laws applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, including stopping at stop lights and stop signs. However, assembly members Tasha Boerner and Laura Friedman have been trying to introduce a more common sense policy that would help make cyclists’ behavior more predictable for drivers. In a bid […]
California Tops The U.S. In Dog Attacks On Mail Carriers As The Number Of Bites Rises
As per recent data released by the U.S. Postal Service, California ranks at the top among all other US states when it comes to dog attacks on mail carriers. The state witnessed 656 dog-bite incidents on mail carriers in 2021, and the numbers rose to 675 last year. Texas ranked second with 404 dog bites […]
States with the Worst Distraction Laws Have the Least Distracted Drivers
In a recent report by Arity, a mobility data company, researchers derived insights that the states with the laxest laws regarding distraction on the road have the least amount of distracted drivers. Before we get into these insights, let us understand a few simple things – what are distraction laws, what are distracted drivers, and […]
Resident Poisonings Bring Manslaughter, Elder Abuse Charges For Senior Living Worker
An assisted living worker in California has been charged with elder abuse and involuntary manslaughter for unintentionally poisoning three elderly residents. The worker mistakenly served the residents a cleaning solution instead of cranberry juice. The incident occurred at Atria Park in San Mateo, CA, in August last year. Two of the three residents ultimately succumbed […]
New Cars Have Become Luxury Items
The automobile industry was severely impacted during the pandemic. The reasons for this slowdown were many, but the main reason was the crippling shortage of semiconductors globally. These chips are responsible for almost all the controls in the car – right from wipers to airbags. But gradually, the sector has been gaining steam, and car […]
