When purchasing a product, consumers assume that the item has gone through rigorous testing and regulation, ensuring that the product is effective and safe to use. However, sometimes, products are determined not to be safe. When this occurs, recalls are issued, and the products are…
In 2002, priest Lawrence Hecker quietly retired from his position within the Catholic Church. His retirement came three years after he gave a statement to church leaders confessing he committed “overtly sexual acts” against several boys decades earlier. Now, the disgraced Louisiana priest is charged…
Widespread sexual abuse lawsuits have been rampant throughout organizations for decades, including religious institutions, workplaces, youth organizations, sports teams, and schools. But it’s only been in recent years that these crimes have been highly publicized, drawing attention to the horrors that people of all ages…
Over 100 people were killed, and hundreds more are still missing after a wildfire devastated Maui last month, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history. Wildfires are classified as natural disasters, but most are preventable. Multiple parties — including Maui County —…
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is allowing a sex abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Lafayette to move forward. The decision signals a victory for survivors seeking justice decades after they suffered sexual abuse. In 2021, the Louisiana legislature passed a lookback window…
As Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida, it’s no surprise that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a revised hurricane forecast earlier this month, changing it to above-normal storm activity. The updated forecast now predicts 14 to 21 named storms, with six to…
When you shop for your children, you assume the items marketed toward them are safe. But recalls for children’s products are on the rise, and a new report found that there were 100 recalls of products for children last year in the U.S. — the…
On Sunday evening, a man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on a roadway in Madera. Your Central Valley reported that the accident occurred at 700 South G Street around 7 p.m. on October 1, 2023. When Madera Police Department officials arrived on scene,…
Downey, CA – In a shocking incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday, a 37-year-old man from Simi Valley has been apprehended by authorities for attempted murder following a shooting at a popular bar in Downey. The arrest comes after a swift and…
A family battles a crippling disease that can be invisible for years and become so painful has been nicknamed “the Suicide Disease.” A health system whose leaders are heavy-handed and seemingly uncaring. For those who suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the recent Netflix…
