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.
Otter Products, LLC (“OtterBox”), a leading manufacturer of phone and tablet cases, is facing legal action over its warranty policies. OtterBox, known for producing waterproof and impact-resistant cases, advertises a “Limited Lifetime Warranty” covering defects in material and workmanship under normal use. However, a recently filed class action lawsuit alleges that OtterBox systematically fails to honor valid warranty claims on Smartphone Cases and Tablet Cases, leaving consumers without promised replacements or repairs.
The lawsuit, filed by Singleton ...
On January 16, 2025, a fire broke out at Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility, a battery storage plant in Monterey County, California. Due to unknown hazards posed by the smoke and fire, evacuation orders were issued, forcing approximately 1,500 local residents to leave their homes, schools to close, and highways to shut down. According to Vistra Energy (the project owner) active flames were no longer visible by January 17, but smoldering could still be seen on January 22.
Around a month later, on February 18, 2025, the fire reignited at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. This ...
California’s wildfires leave a trail of destruction in their wake—homes reduced to rubble, communities displaced, and lives forever changed. Beyond this devastation, the opportunity for looting emerges.
Homeowner’s insurance is a vital safety net for Californians, especially in areas prone to natural disasters such as wildfires. Yet, recent trends indicate that obtaining adequate coverage has become increasingly harder. Premiums are escalating, coverage options are diminishing, and insurance companies, such as State Farm, are dropping policyholders and non-renewing policies at an alarming rate.
For those affected by the Eaton Fire and other recent disasters in the Los Angeles County area, important deadlines are approaching. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have set March 31, 2025, as the final day to apply for disaster relief assistance. If you are considering financial assistance for recovery, it is critical to act before the deadline. Even if you are unsure whether you will need the funds, applying now preserves your eligibility, as you will not be able to apply after the deadline passes.
Environmental racism highlights systemic issues in how environmental policies are designed and enforced. It refers to the unequal exposure of communities to environmental hazards based on race or socioeconomic status. This pattern often stems from decisions about zoning, industrial development, and resource allocation that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
After months of dry conditions, rainfall is a welcome sight in Los Angeles. For many, it signals relief, limits the fire risk, clears the air, and replenishes much-needed water reserves. But for communities near recent wildfire burn scars, heavy rain can be a threat. As storm systems move across Southern California, they carry the potential to trigger dangerous mudslides and debris flows in areas that have been stripped of vegetation by fire.