Female employee alleges gender discrimination, sues California prison

May 13, 2021

A female maintenance worker at a California prison has sued the corrections department, alleging discrimination and harassment by her former boss because of her gender. A resident of Elk Grove, 59-year-old Pam Payne filed a lawsuit against former manager Phil Albee stating that he made her work life miserable, jeopardized workers’ safety and wasted a… Read More

Workplace discrimination in Oakland get Settled

May 11, 2021

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California agreed to a settlement regarding allegations of racial workplace discrimination against its African American employees. They arrived at a settlement after two years of mediation with more than 2,000 employees working in consulting services and administrative support. Kaiser Permanente has announced that it will pay $11.5 million in monetary payments and… Read More

Wildfires Burned around Northern California

May 10, 2021

On May 8, several wildfires burned around the Sacramento region and Northern California. A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service affecting most of the Sacramento Valley, forcing evacuations. It was forecasted that low humidity and winds up to 40 mph had the potential to cause the fast spreading of wildfires. U.S.… Read More

Massage therapist accused of sexual assault In Wildamor

May 8, 2021

On Monday, May 3rd 2021, a massage therapist in Wildomar was arrested Monday on suspicion of sexual assault a client. The victim had scheduled an appointment for a therapist through Soothe, a mobile wellness provider that offers at-home massage therapy. The appointment was scheduled at Chino Hills, where the 38-year-old Omar De Soto allegedly sexually… Read More

FSMB takes action against Sexual Misconduct by Physicians

May 4, 2021

More than 700 women had accused ex-gynaecologist George Tyndall of sexually abusing and assault while being treated by him. The victims also accused the University of Southern California of covering up for Tyndall. Though he denied any wrongdoing, the ex-gynaecologist’s medical license was revoked and was charged with sexual assault under the guise of gynaecological… Read More