The head pastor of Abundant Life Ministries in the Hacienda Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles has been arrested for sex crimes against children. Following a six-month investigation by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), pastor Jonathan Tsai was charged with...

Experiencing sexual violence is life-changing. Assault, abuse, molestation, rape, and all forms of sexual violence are traumatic. The effects are long-lasting and difficult to deal with, impacting individual mental health and family relationships with far-reaching psychological, emotional, and physical effects....

by Samuel Dordulian, Esq. Earlier this year I wrote an article analyzing the procedural missteps that led to the California Court of Appeals decision to drop charges of child rape, human trafficking, and child pornography against Naason Joaquin Garcia. Garcia,...

In California, drivers involved in various types of car accidents – from minor fender benders and rear-end collisions to major rollover crashes – may have an obligation to report the incidents. Vehicle Code section 20008 mandates that the driver of...

What Are the Main Causes of Car Accidents in the U.S.? Distracted Driving Drunk Driving Speeding Reckless Driving Inclement Weather Running Red Lights or Stop Signs Night Driving Tailgating Car Defects Blown Tires What should I do if I’m involved...

by Detective Moses Castillo Last week the Menlo Church in Northern California made headlines for mishandling a possible claim of sexual assault involving children. A volunteer sought out a church leader to confess “an unwanted thought pattern of attraction to...

In response to “flagrant violations” of public health and safety orders, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Friday that it was forcing the garment factory run by Los Angeles Apparel to shut down effective immediately. In a...

When someone experiences an injury at work, workers’ compensation insurance provides five basic financial benefits to the injured party: Medical care: Payments by your employer towards medical bills for necessary care to help you recover from an injury or illness...

Local music teacher John Edward Zeretzke, 61, from Ventura has agreed to plead guilty to one federal charge of production of child pornography and six state counts of lewd or lascivious acts with minors under 14 years of age. The...

When someone is injured, personal injury law provides an opportunity to file a lawsuit seeking financial restitution for damages incurred from the accident such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering. Personal injury law covers a wide range...