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Martinez woman, Kimberly Hoglund, reportedly suspected of causing car accident in Pinole, leaving teenage boy in a coma, link provided by California lawyer attorney for teenagers in car accidents
Animal attack at San Francisco Zoo kills Carlos Sousa, Jr, age 17, link provided by San Francisco animal attack lawyer
Child abuse lawyer provides link to child death review committee report
Dakota Harryman, 7 months, killed; grandmother's boyfriend, Glenn Peralta, charged in death
Wrongful death of Robert Ratto, 19, allegedly killed by gunshot from friend, Daryl Yadao, 18
Wrongful death of San Jose baby from skull fracture - father, Armando Garcia, reportedly held in jail
California child injury lawyer provides link to child seat safety class in Riverside County and San Bernadino County California
Erica Bernal, Mother of Jose Ariellano, shaken baby victim, waits for jury verdict in her murder trial in Norwalk Superior Court
California investigates allegations of child abuse involving Britney Spears and Kevin Federline custody case
Joshua Yeager, alleged driver in car crash in Cedar Ridge related to death of Laura Freeman, age 17, denied release
Death of 2 year old Miakailah Renee Franklin in Stanislaus County to remain mystery
9th Circuit upholds decision to exonerate Shirley Ree Williams in shaken baby syndrome conviction
San Francisco child injury lawyer provides link for toxic toy testing in San Francisco - sign up here
California child abuse lawyer link to article on sentencing of catholic priest, Michael Steven Baker, who molested and abused children
California woman, Kathryn Brauch, who met child in online game pleads not guilty to rape
53 year-old San Mateo man charged with sexually abusing his daughter - minister also reported to have failed to comply with child abuse reporting statute
Doreen Ruth Rogers, 48, of Magalia, pleaded guilty in Butte County Superior Court to two felony counts of continuous sexual abuse of a minor and committing a lewd act with a minor.
New shaken baby syndrome case: Rodrigo Salcido, 10-month-old San Jose boy allegedly shaken to death by babysitter
Corona rollover crash kills 3 year old Aldo Calva and injures 1 year-old Dezaree Calva
Oakland hit and run driver suspect arrested in death of teen, Stephanie Cervantez, and child, Jacklin Monguia-Herrera
Redlands California 20 month old child killed in car accident - run over by father
Children, Victor Cano (age 3), and Adamari Cano (age 1), drown in Antioch
Car crash kills 12 year old boy, Zacariah Marsh, near Bear Springs
Death of California mother, Crystal Reohr, and unborn child in car crash
Sex Abuse Laws Can Fail School Kids
Simplicity and Graco baby cribs recalled after 3 deaths
Death of 3 year old in San Diego from Jorge Galicia due to failure to report abuse
Richmond woman, Teresa Moses, charged with murder after multiple, unreported injuries in death of her 8-year-old son, Raijon Daniels
Former Enid day care operator, Kimberly Coulter, faces felony child abuse in brain injury to Tegan Corr
Child care worker, Kimberly Coulter, accused of causing brain damage to Tegan Corr
Jury orders Evenflo to pay more than $10 million for carseat death
Study finds many children in several California communities not riding safely in vehicles
California dog owner, Kieran Burns, arrested after child, Roberto Kampfner, Jr., attacked
San Francisco seeks to curb violent dogs
Child Drowns in California Wave Pool with Lifeguards on Duty
Infant, Emilia Matwiy, reportedly killed by shaken baby syndrome
Child, Alexander Locklear, dies in ATV accident near Red Springs

Martinez woman, Kimberly Hoglund, reportedly suspected of causing car accident in Pinole, leaving teenage boy in a coma, link provided by California lawyer attorney for teenagers in car accidents

On February 13, 2008, it is reported that Martinez woman, Kimberly Hoglund, was involved in a auto accident in Pinole, which left a teenage boy unresponsive in a coma, and also injured a 5 year old boy. Read more about this unfortunate motor vehicle accident as reported by a news agency in the link below:

Animal attack at San Francisco Zoo kills Carlos Sousa, Jr, age 17, link provided by San Francisco animal attack lawyer

A tiger escaped from the San Francisco zoo and killed a young man, Carlos Sousa, Jr. This is the second incident within a year at the zoo involving animal attacks - and reportedly involving the same tiger. Read the story below.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071226/ap_on_re_us/tiger_escapes

Child abuse lawyer provides link to child death review committee report

In Florida, the most recent child death fatality review report has been released and states that 170 children died last year from verified abuse and neglect. This was 75 more than in teh prior year. The report indicated that most abused, deceased children were under 4 years of age. Fifty-three of the 103 deaths that are classified as neglect were due to drowning, which had not been included in past reports. There were 55 child homicides. The report indicated that "Crying, potty training and feeding were the most common triggers for the fatal abuse". And, followin disturbing trends, this was reportedly most often committed by the boyfriend or husband of the child's mother. The committee also found that 85 percent of the drowning victims were under 5 and in each case there had been inadequate supervision. It was reported that three-fourths of the victims downed in swimming pools.

Dakota Harryman, 7 months, killed; grandmother's boyfriend, Glenn Peralta, charged in death

This is a tragic story about a 7 month old infant who was left with her grandmother's boyfriend for about 1/2 an hour while she went shoping. It was reported, upon return, that the infant was visibly injured, and that there was blood present at the scene. She was reportedly treated for severe head injuries, but tragically died a few days later.

Of interest, it is reported that the infant was taken to a hospital for examination the day before the catastrophic event with a "bump" on her head. She was released, and no details of the exam - or wether CPS was contacted - were provided on the blog.

Wrongful death of Robert Ratto, 19, allegedly killed by gunshot from friend, Daryl Yadao, 18

This is a tragic story about the death of a young boy in Napa, reportedly from a gunshot from a friend of his in the same car.

Wrongful death of San Jose baby from skull fracture - father, Armando Garcia, reportedly held in jail

A 3 month old girl suffered death as a result of skull fracture in San Jose California. News sources reported that the father is being held in Santa Clara jail.

California child injury lawyer provides link to child seat safety class in Riverside County and San Bernadino County California

If you have a child seat question, or want help putting one in your car safely, read tis article. Also, if you live in Riverside County, California or San Bernadino, California, and want help with your child safety seat, there is information in this article to direct you to the right agency for help.

Erica Bernal, Mother of Jose Ariellano, shaken baby victim, waits for jury verdict in her murder trial in Norwalk Superior Court

The jury has been deliberating and is expected to return to its deliberations in this shaken baby syndrome death case in Norwalk County California.

California investigates allegations of child abuse involving Britney Spears and Kevin Federline custody case

It is reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family services is investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect involving children of Brittney Spears and Kevin Federline.

Joshua Yeager, alleged driver in car crash in Cedar Ridge related to death of Laura Freeman, age 17, denied release

17 year-old, Laura Freeman, was killed in a car crash in September 2007 on Highway 174 near Cedar Ridge. It was reported that Joshua Yeager was the driver, and he has been charged in relation to her death. He was recently denied release from jail.

Death of 2 year old Miakailah Renee Franklin in Stanislaus County to remain mystery

2 year old Miakailah Renee Franklin died in 2004. Prosecutors in Stanislaus County originally charged the baby's mother's (Heather ramsey) boyfriend, Daniel Santistevan, with the death. The child was reportedly seen between the time of injury and the time of death, and was diagnosed with a concussion and ear infection and sent home. It is reported that the death was consistent with shaken baby syndrome. The district attorney dropped charges against Santistevan.

9th Circuit upholds decision to exonerate Shirley Ree Williams in shaken baby syndrome conviction

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision to exonerate Shirley Ree Williams' prior conviction for the death of her grandson. It was reported that the claim of shaken baby syndrome "was wholly unsupported by the physical evidence" and overturned Smith's conviction.

San Francisco child injury lawyer provides link for toxic toy testing in San Francisco - sign up here

A group called Environment California, together with the San Francisco Department of the
Environment, Center for Environmental Health, and Breast Cancer Fund, has scheduled toy testing events in San Francisco. If you are a parent, you can bring a few toys to test them for the presence of lead, cadmium, and other toxic substances. These chemicals have been linked to negative health effects, including reproductive and hormonal disruptions, developmental and learning disabilities, and cancer.

http://environmentcalifornia.org/action/enviro-health/toy-testing-sf?id4=ES

Times and Locations...
Wednesday, December 5, 11am - noon at Union Square near the Christmas tree
in San Francisco
Tuesday, December 11, 10 am - noon at the EcoCenter at 11 Grove Street in
San Francisco
Thursday, December 13, 10 am - noon at the EcoCenter at 11 Grove Street in
San Francisco

Click the link below to RSVP for the testing sessions:

http://environmentcalifornia.org/action/enviro-health/toy-testing-sf?id4=ES

California child abuse lawyer link to article on sentencing of catholic priest, Michael Steven Baker, who molested and abused children

Michael Stephen Baker was described as "one of the most prolific child molesters" in the L.A Archdiocese by the Los Angeles Times. He was sentenced to ten years in prison. The link to an article about the sentencing of the priest is below.

California woman, Kathryn Brauch, who met child in online game pleads not guilty to rape

A California woman, Kathryn Brauch, has been charged with rape of a minor whom she reportedly met in an on-line game. She reportedly flew to New York from Californai to meet the child. Brauch has pled not guilty. Read more in the attached link, below.

53 year-old San Mateo man charged with sexually abusing his daughter - minister also reported to have failed to comply with child abuse reporting statute

A 53 year-old San Mateo resident is alleged to have sexually abused his 10 year-old step-daughter. He pleaded not guilty. Of particular interest, the defendant's minister confronted the man about the allegations but the minister reportedly failed to report the suspected abuse - as required by someone in his position under california law. The minister has not been reported to have been charged with any violation of the state's mandatory reporting laws.

Doreen Ruth Rogers, 48, of Magalia, pleaded guilty in Butte County Superior Court to two felony counts of continuous sexual abuse of a minor and committing a lewd act with a minor.

It is reported that Charles Richard Palmer, 34, has been charged with multiple acts of sexual and physical abuse of minors - starting in 2001. Some were reported to have been as young as 9. His girlfriend, Doreen Ruth Rogers, of Magalia, pleaded guilty two felony counts of continuous sexual abuse of a minor and committing a lewd act with a minor.

New shaken baby syndrome case: Rodrigo Salcido, 10-month-old San Jose boy allegedly shaken to death by babysitter

This is a tragic story about a child who was allegedly shaken by a babysitter in San Jose. The child suffered brain damage and death.

Corona rollover crash kills 3 year old Aldo Calva and injures 1 year-old Dezaree Calva

A horrible rollover crash in Corona, California, near the Temescal Valley, took the life of a young boy, Aldoa Calva (age 3), and his mother, Cindy Ponce (age 25). 1 year-old Dezaree Calva was thrown from the care and injured. The Land Rover they were in reportedly rolled after it swerved to avoid a parked car. According to reports, the children and mother in teh back seat were unbuckled.

Oakland hit and run driver suspect arrested in death of teen, Stephanie Cervantez, and child, Jacklin Monguia-Herrera

The driver of a speeding sports utility vehicle took the life of two young people in Oakland on D Street on Thanksgiving. The crash killed Stephanie Cervantez, age 14, and Jacklin Monguia-Herrera, age 4. The driver of the sports utility vehicle fled the scene on foot. Police arrested a suspect.

Redlands California 20 month old child killed in car accident - run over by father

A 20 month old boy was killed when he was reportedly accidentally run over by his father in Redlands, California, on the 600 block of The Terrace near 11th Street . According to published reports, unknown to the father, the little boy followed the father out of the house. The father started his truck, took off and then stopped when he heard a noise.

Children, Victor Cano (age 3), and Adamari Cano (age 1), drown in Antioch

It was reported that Police believe two children who drowned Friday in an Antioch swimming pool somehow got through a child-safety fence surrounding the pool and fell into the water. It was reported that Daniela Espinosa temporarily left her two children, 3-year-old Victor Cano and 1-year-old Adamari Cano, unattended in the back yard of their 1100 East 13th St. home, said police. It was reported that she returned and found her children in the pool and immediately jumped in to save them.

Car crash kills 12 year old boy, Zacariah Marsh, near Bear Springs

A car accident claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, Zachariah Marsh. According to reports, Bridget Marsh was driving an SUV Friday afternoon on Tehachapi Willow Springs Road with her three children and a cousin who has been living with them. According to reports, the Kern County coroner’s office reported that the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Zachariah, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Death of California mother, Crystal Reohr, and unborn child in car crash

A car crash on State Route 36 east of Carlotta caused the death of a Bridgeville woman, Crystal reohr, and her unborn child, when the mother lost control of her car and struck another vehicle head-on. Bridgeville resident Crystal M. Reohr, 24, was driving her 1995 BMW west on Highway 36 at an unknown speed, when it was reported that he car went over a curve near a trailer park at Swains Flat, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.

Sex Abuse Laws Can Fail School Kids

Every school has rules governing teacher behavior. Every state has laws against child abuse, and many specifically outlaw teachers taking sexual liberties with students. Every district has administrators who watch out for sexual misconduct by teachers.

Yet people like Chad Maughan stay in the classroom.

Maughan got in trouble twice for viewing pornography at schools in Washington state but was allowed to keep teaching. Within two years, he was convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl in his school.

Legal loopholes, fear of lawsuits and inattention all have weakened the safeguards that are supposed to protect children in school. The system fails hundreds of kids each year, an AP investigation found. It undoubtedly fails many more whose offenders go free.

State efforts to strengthen laws against sex abuse by teachers have run into opposition from school boards and teachers unions. In Congress, a measure that would train investigators and create a national registry of offenders hasn't even gotten a hearing. Few leaders recognize — let alone attack — a national shame.

"Instead of ignoring it or fighting it, why don't you get ahead of it?" says Ted Thompson, executive director of the National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children.

Simplicity and Graco baby cribs recalled after 3 deaths

Approximately 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs are being recalled after three children became entrapped in their cribs and died of suffocation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported.

Death of 3 year old in San Diego from Jorge Galicia due to failure to report abuse

SAN DIEGO – A 24-year-old man, Jorge Galicia, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and torture for the beating death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.Jorge Galicia avoided a possible death sentence by entering a guilty plea on April 11. It was reported that his girlfriend, Azul Galeana, knew he was abusing the girl, but did nothing to stop it. She pled guilty in May to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 15-years to life behind bars.

Richmond woman, Teresa Moses, charged with murder after multiple, unreported injuries in death of her 8-year-old son, Raijon Daniels

Teresa Moses, 23, was charged with torture and child abuse in the October death of her son, Raijon Daniels. Read more below.

Former Enid day care operator, Kimberly Coulter, faces felony child abuse in brain injury to Tegan Corr

A former Enid day care operator faces felony child abuse charges for allegedly shaking a 6-month-old boy who was in her care, Tegan Corr. It was reported that Doctors told police the results of brain scans showed Tegan Corr had suffered brain damage commonly associated with child abuse, an affidavit stated.

Jury orders Evenflo to pay more than $10 million for carseat death

A jury has ordered child safety seat maker Evenflo Co. to pay $10.4 million to the parents of a 4-month-old boy who died of head injuries in a car crash.

The district court jury awarded $3.7 million in punitive damages to Chad and Jessica Malcolm on Thursday, a day after deciding the Livingston couple should receive $6.7 million in compensatory damages for the death of their son, Tyler.

Evenflo has lost at least three cases over its car seats, for a total of $19.6 million, according to the couple's attorney.

Study finds many children in several California communities not riding safely in vehicles

A new study of adult drivers and child passengers by the University of California, Berkeley, found that most of the children were improperly restrained in child safety seats. It also reported that a significant number of children were not secured at all. read more about this important safety topic below.

California dog owner, Kieran Burns, arrested after child, Roberto Kampfner, Jr., attacked

Police arrested the owner of two Rottweilers on Tuesday night in connection with the dogs' attack on a 7-year-old boy in April. Kieran Thomas Burns, 50, was arrested on four felony counts of allowing mischievous animals to be at large causing bodily injury. According to reports, the dogs attacked Roberto Kampfner Jr. as he was walking with his father in the 700 block of El Paseo Drive on April 29. Roberto Kampfner lifted his son up and shielded him during the attack but the boy suffered 20 deep tear wounds to his legs, Petaluma Animal Services said. It was reported that the dogs had previously attacked other dogs.

San Francisco seeks to curb violent dogs

Following the death of a young boy who had been injured by pit bulls, the city of San Francisco will regulate aggressive dogs.

Child Drowns in California Wave Pool with Lifeguards on Duty

A 6-year-old boy died in the "wave pool" attraction at the Great America Amusement Park in Santa Clara, California. It was reported that two life guards were in the pool and four more were positioned around the pool, which is the size of half a Football field. It was reported that the attraction containing 355,000 gallons of water generates large waves and at its shallowest is zero feet and it's deepest, six feet.

Infant, Emilia Matwiy, reportedly killed by shaken baby syndrome

Investigation was ongoing into the death of a baby, Emilia Matwiy, whom doctors say was likely a victim of shaken baby syndrome. The baby was left with a caregiver, so her mother could run errands. The baby's condtion was discovered several hours later, when she appeared more sleepy, and then limp and pale.

Child, Alexander Locklear, dies in ATV accident near Red Springs

A deadly accident involving four children and an ATV reportedly happened on Columbus Circle near Red Springs. Authorities reporte that 12-year-old Alexander Locklear died after the driver of an ATV carrying Locklear and three other children lost control and hit a tree. Troopers say all the children were under the age of 13.

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