Tag Archives: California
Riverside Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that takes place in over 5,200 communities in 20 different countries. Relay teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local space such as a high school. The aim of Relay for Life is… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 5
#7. RETURN TO WORK – If you can, return to work following your injury. In the majority of cases, a Worker’s Compensation settlement will not make up for the permanent loss of a job. This does not mean that a Workers’ Compensation case is not worth pursuing. Likewise, returning to work does not mean… Read More »
Destination STYLE Fashion Show
Do you like fashion? How about shopping locally? Like to check out free events? If you answered yes to any of those three questions, make sure to check out downtown Riverside’s 2013 Destination STYLE Fashion Show. This year’s Destination STYLE Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. The show… Read More »
RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO COURTS RECEIVE BUDGE BOOST
The governing body of California’s judicial branch recently approved increased funding for Superior Courts using a new workload-based formula. Under the new method of funding, each court will receive funding that is commensurate with its workload. Our local courts should benefit dramatically with increased funding under this new approval. Riverside County and San Bernardino… Read More »
Bike Ride with Mayor Rusty Bailey
The next time your boss complains about something in Riverside (such as a pothole), tell him or her that you’ll mention it to the mayor the next time you bike with him. The look on your boss’s face will be pretty enjoyable—and you won’t even be lying! If you’re a resident of Riverside, CA,… Read More »
FAMILY LAW UPDATE
PAST VIOLATIONS MAY SUPPORT RESTRAINING ORDER RENEWALS Family Code, Section 6345 permits a court to renew a restraining order upon request of a party without a showing of any further abuse since the issuance of the restraining order. Instead, the decision to renew such a restraining order lies in the discretion of the court…. Read More »
Nearly 18 million cars and products recalled in 2012
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one of the leading regulatory agencies in the U.S., recently announced that an alarming number of vehicles and vehicle equipment were recalled in 2012. The manufacturers of a variety of products, including vehicles, car seats for children, tires, and other equipment, filed 650 recalls due to safety… Read More »
Faulty Bed Rail is Not Medical Malpractice
In previous blog entries, I’ve discussed MICRA and the caps it places on recovery for medical malpractice cases. In short, two of the restrictions are (1) a malpractice case must be brought within a shorter time limit than regular negligence cases, usually within one year, and (2) pain and suffering awards are capped at… Read More »
Riverside International Film Festival
Travel the world—without ever leaving Riverside—by attending this year’s Riverside International Film Festival! The Riverside International Film Festival (RIFF) is in its 11th year of dazzling residents and visitors of the City of Arts and Innovation with cinematic magic. Approximately 80 independent films, including feature, documentary, short, and animated movies, will be shown during… Read More »
Riverside and Inland Empire Spring Festival and BBQ returns!
There is something for everyone at the Inland Empire Spring Festival and Barbeque Kick-Off. You can join your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy the exciting activities that Riverside has to offer. The following are just a few of the events you’ll find at this festival: BBQ cook-off Custom car show Custom motorcycle show