All over Alameda County, residents will see assorted types of construction. Sites in various stages of building or renovations are common in most communities. The day-to-day operations continue unnoticed most of the time. Premises liability issues come to the forefront, however, if someone suffers injuries as a result of hazardous conditions in or around the […]

Like humans, dogs display a wide variety of personalities and dispositions. And as much as we want to believe that these beloved household pets would never attack a human, the statistics speak for themselves. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Of […]

Days are getting shorter, and evenings are darker. Cooler weather is settling in, and pumpkins adorning porches throughout the Bay Area await their transformation into Jack-o’-lanterns.  Halloween is just around the corner. Next week, pint-sized superheroes, aliens, monsters and princesses will be walking up and down our neighborhood streets and onto our front porches. As […]

There is a reason that dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs make lovable pets; and in many households, dogs are just as much a part of the family as their human counterparts. But dog ownership is a big responsibility, especially if the dog you own has shown aggressive or violent tendencies. […]

Citizens and tourists alike were invited to fireworks displays that were put on across the nation this past Independence Day holiday and following weekend. These ranged from small events on private property to huge gatherings on public land, but every single one of these events had more in common than just the exploding lights. Each […]

Now that summer is in full swing, a lot of Oakland residents will be out enjoying the nice weather. If you own a pool, this probably means swimming with the kids and perhaps inviting the neighbors over for a pool party. But as a pool owner, you also need to be aware of the serious […]