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California’s Deadliest Roads

Drunk driving and speeding account for more than half of all fatalities  Unfortunately, traffic accidents are becoming a routine part of our daily lives. Many of the roads around populated areas are dangerously congested. This, coupled with the negligence of some drivers behind the wheel, leads to frequent collisions. And worse, in many fatalities. But […]

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The Portia of the Pacific: Clara Shortridge Foltz

California’s first female lawyer is regarded as the creator of the office of the public defender Clara Shortridge Foltz fought her entire life for the right to use her voice and be seen. From initially being rejected from law schools to then having California Governor Frank Merriam and prominent federal and state judges serve as […]

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Girl Paralyzed in 2011 Hit and Run accident dies from injuries

Shae Shaw was hit in a crosswalk more than 11 years ago in San Jose. Shae Shaw was just 15-years-old when the hit-and-run accident that changed and ended her life prematurely happened. After 11 pain-filled years, Shaw died this week from kidney failure as a result of her injuries, according to her mother, Cari. San […]

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3 Bay Area Cities could be part of Speed Camera Pilot Program

San Jose Mayor leads push for speed cameras as traffic fatalities rise Mayor Sam Liccardo of San Jose is making a push for speed cameras to return to California. Liccardo believes the cameras would help local law enforcement agencies uphold speed limits on busy streets, making them safer for motorists and pedestrians. Liccardo spoke in […]

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Majority of Pedestrian Deaths in San Jose Happened Outside of Crosswalks

February 15, 2022 Robert Jalon Accidents, Bay Area, California, San Jose, Traffic

San Jose can add yet another incident of vehicular violence, a worsening epidemic for the Bay Area town. The most recent occurred last Thursday when a pedestrian was struck in an intersection and killed. The incident marked the twelfth traffic fatality in San Jose of 2022. Of the pedestrians involved in vehicle collisions this year, […]

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L.A. Could Be Next City to Require Gun Liability Insurance

February 4, 2022 Robert Jalon Accidents, California, Legal, Los Angeles, News, San Jose

Following San Jose’s lead, three Los Angeles councilmen introduced a motion Wednesday to explore a potential ordinance that will require gun owners in Los Angeles to purchase firearm liability insurance. Citing the high economic and emotional toll that entire communities take on due to gun violence, Councilmen Paul Koretz, Paul Krekorian and Mitch O’Farrell hope […]

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62-Year-Old Man Dead in San Jose Crash

January 25, 2021 Alan Ahdoot Accidents, Bay Area, California, San Jose

A single-vehicle crash was reported in San Jose on Monday, January 25th. California Highway Patrol is the law enforcement agency investigating the case. The crash occurred on Highway 87, near West Alma Avenue. The vehicle, a silver Saturn, veered off-road and collided with several objects, including another vehicle, before finally crashing into a wall in […]

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One Injured in San Jose Multi-Vehicle Collision

January 23, 2021 Alan Ahdoot Accidents, Bay Area, California, San Jose

A multi-vehicle collision in San Jose was reported on Tuesday, January 19th. California Highway Patrol was the first responder at the scene. The incident happened just before 4:00 p.m. on Highway 237, near Lafayette Street. At least three vehicles were found to have been involved although details about the incident are scant. One person was […]

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