A former youth hockey coach has been arrested by San Jose Police Department officials on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, according to a CBS News report. Kevin Whitmer, 32, was taken into custody on November 2...

For sexual assaults occurring on or after a survivor’s 18th birthday, California law typically allows a civil claim for damages to be filed within either of the following deadlines: 10 years from the date of the sex crime Three years...

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials are searching for a Lyft driver who allegedly raped a USC student after she ordered a rideshare home from a West Hollywood club. The alleged sexual assault occurred around 3 a.m. on November 1...

Hopefully you’ll never be injured in a car accident. But unfortunately, motor vehicle collisions happen every day in California. In fact, last year there were 55,979 car crashes recorded here in the Golden State. If this type of unfortunate event...

The ultimate goal of a personal injury claim is to “make whole” an injured person following an accident – whether a motor vehicle collision, dog bite, slip and fall, or medical malpractice case. A personal injury claim is usually filed...

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident as result of someone else’s negligence, you may be owed financial compensation via damages that can be obtained through a civil claim. But while you may be wondering if you even need...

A new law aimed at protecting survivors of sexual assault from being hit with frivolous defamation lawsuits filed by their alleged perpetrators has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. California Assembly Bill 933 (AB 933) amends the state’s civil code...

A new law aimed at making access to rape kits easier for student survivors of college campus sexual assault has been signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1138 (AB 1138) mandates that most California colleges and universities receiving...

A teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) was arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography. Rene Gregorio Estrella, 60, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning by the San Bernardino Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against...

Three cities in Los Angeles County are anticipated to launch a program in 2024 allowing the use of speed cameras in areas prone to car accidents as well as street racing. The Speed Safety System Pilot Program, also known as...