Bakersfield, California – Kimberley Melbourne, a recent graduate, has defied the odds by earning her degree after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) left her struggling to read and remember. Melbourne, who completed a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services, was determined to “fix her brain” and pursue higher education despite her injury. In 2009, […]
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San Francisco, California – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution urging Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) to bolster safety protocols in light of recent events. The resolution was fueled by a psychiatry resident’s assault, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. It emphasizes the need for enhanced workplace security measures
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Anaheim, California — A Disneyland Resort employee tragically died after sustaining a head injury from a fall off a moving golf cart, the Anaheim Police Department reported. The incident occurred backstage at the Disneyland Resort on Wednesday, June 5th around 11:30 a.m. Emergency responders from Anaheim police, fire, and rescue services arrived promptly at the
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San Diego, California — A skateboarder is in critical condition after being struck by a suspected DUI driver late Thursday night in the Fox Canyon neighborhood, authorities reported. The accident occurred around 11:50 p.m. on the 3600 block of Euclid Avenue. A man of unknown age was skateboarding southbound when he was hit by a
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California — In a groundbreaking medical procedure, California skateboarder Jared Hager, 39, has become the first patient to receive a transparent skull replacement. This innovative approach allows doctors to closely monitor his brain function and test advanced brain imaging techniques. Hager suffered a traumatic brain injury in April 2019 after a skateboarding accident at a
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San Francisco, California – A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that 13% of older Americans are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), primarily due to fall-related injuries. Conducted by UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, the research followed approximately 9,200 Medicare enrollees with an average age of
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Monterey County, California — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a hit-and-run crash that resulted in a fatality on Wednesday morning. The incident involving two vehicles occurred at approximately 6:17 a.m. on Alisal Road, north of Hartnell Road. According to CHP, a Nissan Altima driven by a 68-year-old Salinas man was traveling south on Alisal
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Placerville, California — A 10-year-old girl in California is recuperating from severe injuries after a deer accident during school hours at Sierra Elementary School in Placerville. On April 29, Mila Armstrong, a 10-year-old student, suffered a fractured skull and additional injuries when a deer suddenly charged at her. According to her grandmother, Michelle Rangel, the
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Covina, California — Covina Police Officer Jesse Gutierrez, a former U.S. Marine and dedicated police officer, suffered critical injuries during a high-speed pursuit on May 6. Gutierrez’s patrol car collided with a cement sign while he was protecting his community. “I heard a loud bang and saw the Covina PD car crash,” recounted Eduardo Rangel,
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San Francisco, California — The San Francisco cycling community gathered Wednesday night for the annual Ride of Silence, a solemn tribute to cyclists who have been killed or injured in traffic accidents. Approximately 50 participants cycled through the city, making stops at significant sites where cyclists have lost their lives since 1997. Among the riders
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