by Allan Stein | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that only 40 percent of motorists in the United States are “safe drivers.” The study, released on Nov. 30, identified six types of unsafe drivers, and even those who believe in the importance of safe driving...
by Allan Stein | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
OAKLAND, Calif.—Former harbormaster of Oakland Brock De Lappe doesn’t like to use the word “piracy” to describe waterborne crime on the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. “People have this romantic view of pirates—Johnny Depp; Pirates of the Caribbean—argh! Avast ye, matey!”...
by Allan Stein | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Armed security instructor Ian Turner believes that carrying a licensed concealed handgun for personal protection is better than waiting for the police to arrive in an active shooter situation. Mr. Turner, a member of Arizona’s Jewish community, said it takes an...
by Allan Stein | Nov 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
TUCSON, Ariz.—Relatives of an Arizona man who was shot and killed by federal agents on sovereign tribal land in May plan to sue U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) over his “wrongful death.” On Nov. 17, attorneys representing Ray Mattia’s next of kin gathered...
by Allan Stein | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
CASA GRANDE, Ariz.—Given the choice between a sporty new Chevy Corvette and his 1963 Dodge 330, Bob Hughes will take the 60-year-old classic any day. The simplicity of automotive design from yesteryear has its virtues, Mr. Hughes said, relaxing in a lawn chair next to...