Determining Liability In a Slip and Fall Accident

Every year, over 8 million ER visits are due to slip and fall accidents, so this means that your odds are fairly likely that you’ll slip and fall at least once in your life.    If the accident happens at home, you’re unfortunately going to be the one who’s liable. However, it’s a little different […]

On Local Government: The “Save Their Butt” tax

by Bob Pinzler If all goes according to plan, on the November 2024 ballot property owners in our three beach cities will be asked to approve a 30-million-dollar tax measure which the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is calling a “Health and Wellness Bond.”  It should be called the 30-million-dollar fix for their screw-ups. Let’s […]

How Do Premises Liability Victims Seek Legal Recourse for Common Injuries?

If you visit a property, whether it’s a business, a public space, or a private residence, you have a reasonable expectation of safety. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries may occur due to hazardous conditions or the negligence of property owners or managers. In such a case, victims may be entitled to seek legal remedies through premises […]

Short term vacation rental fines raised

by Kevin Cody Hermosa Beach property owners who illegally rent short term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the residential parking district (west of Morningside and Loma drives) could lose their residential parking permits, under a motion approved by a 4-1 vote at Tuesday’s city council meeting.  Councilmember Raymond Jackson introduced the motion. Councilmember Dean Francois opposed […]