As the weather warms up, pools become a central part of many California homes, offering a refreshing way to cool off. However, with the joys of pool ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring safety, especially when it comes to preventing drowning accidents, which can happen in the blink of an eye. For homeowners in California, the Swimming Pool Safety Act (SPSA) mandates specific measures to protect children and others from pool-related incidents.
Key Safety Features Required by the California Swimming Pool Safety Act
California’s Swimming Pool Safety Act mandates that ...
At least 10 people have been hospitalized in connection with a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products by Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of San Fernando, California, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Federal officials say the contaminated food was distributed across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington. The products were sold at a wide range of locations, including hospitals, hotels, convenience stores, airports, and even through airlines. The affected individuals were located in California and Nevada, and all required hospitalization.
At least seven people in six states have become ill due to a salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, while a separate cluster tied to Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe in Claremont, San Diego, has now caused 37 diners to become sick.
San Diego County is under mounting legal pressure as hundreds of survivors bring lawsuits claiming systemic sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of vulnerable children placed in the county’s care, particularly at the Polinsky Children’s Center. These claims, brought under the California Child Victims Act, depict a harrowing pattern of neglect, cover-ups, and abuse stretching back to the 1990s.
In a concerning development for American consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it will stop enforcing crucial protections for users of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services. This decision represents yet another step in the ongoing dismantling of consumer safeguards under the current administration, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to potential financial harm.
Recent news broke out that a 10-year-old Californian girl had been found more than 250 miles from home after allegedly being lured by a 27-year-old man she met through the popular online gaming platform Roblox. Court documents revealed that the man, Matthew Naval, picked her up in the early morning and drove her hours away, where they were eventually found together in a parking lot. Naval is now being held on kidnapping and multiple child sex-related charges.
The girl told investigators she initially believed they were just going to a park near her home. But as the drive continued, she ...
Ninja Foodi pressure cookers are now being voluntarily recalled because of potential burn hazards. On May 1, 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a notice announcing the recall due to over 100 reports of burn injuries, with reports of more than 50 second or third-degree burns to consumers’ faces or bodies. Currently, 26 lawsuits have been filed against Ninja’s parent company, SharkNinja, because of the injuries consumers have sustained.
If you or a loved one has suffered burns or other injuries while using a recalled Ninja Foodi pressure cooker, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Singleton Schreiber today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Imperial Beach is more than just a community shaped by its environment, it’s a tight-knit surf town with a strong working-class identity, anchored by military families who call it home. A recent report from the Department of Defense confirms what local doctors have warned about for years: the Tijuana River is contaminating Imperial Beach, sickening residents, and putting military personnel, including Navy SEALs, at serious risk.
This is not just a local environmental issue; it is a public health crisis and a national concern that puts the readiness of troops at risk.
For the first time in a Tesla Autopilot case, a court has ruled that misrepresentation claims and punitive damages can proceed to trial against Tesla for allegedly lying about the capabilities of its self-driving technology. The ruling held that a jury can decide whether the Tesla driver relied on false and overstated claims by Tesla and Musk about the vehicle's autonomous driving capabilities, constituting "a triable issue of material fact."
In February 2025, Assemblywoman Maggy Krell introduced a significant piece of legislation aimed at combating sex trafficking in California. The Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act (AB379) represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the sex trafficking crisis by focusing on victim support and reducing the demand for trafficking.