Last week, the popular ride-share company “Uber” was fined $7.3 million for refusing to give regulators in California vital information about business practices. According to ABC News Channel Seven, the company failed to report information about accident details and accessibility for disabled riders. This isn’t the first time Uber has been in hot water during […]
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Pedestrian Hit in Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood
On Wednesday evening, a pedestrian was struck and injured near the Panhandle in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. According to KRON News Channel Four, the collision happened at about 7:15 p.m., at the intersection of Oak Street and Masonic Avenue. Apparently, two male pedestrians in their 30s were struck, and one of the victims suffered from a […]
$500,000 Recovery In 2015 Dollars For Child Molestation: “Took Every Penny the Molester Had”
Molestation Case Against Stepfather Settled for San Jose Woman San Francisco Chronicle Wednesday, January 18, 1984 By Allyn Stone A young San Jose woman who was sexually molested by her stepfather nine years ago was awarded $210,000 worth of real estate yesterday as compensation for the psychological damages she suffered. “We took every penny he […]
Nearly One Million Trek Bicycles Recalled
After three reported incidents, one of which left a rider paralyzed, Trek has issued a recall of nearly one million bicycles across the United States and Canada. According to a recent article by Time Magazine, the bicycles in question have faulty release levers that could seriously injure and endanger riders. At least three injury accidents […]
Headgear for Girls’ Lacrosse
Girls’ Lacrosse in Florida is the latest organized sport to adopt protective headgear for players. According to a recent New York Times article, Florida became the first state to require protective headgear for high school girls’ lacrosse players. If you’re not familiar with girls’ lacrosse, it’s slightly different than boys’ lacrosse, which is full contact. […]
