What Is an Illegal Yacht Charter? A yacht charter becomes illegal when it offers passenger-for-hire services without meeting required federal safety, licensing, and inspection standards. In the United States, any vessel carrying paying passengers must: Be properly documented and inspected under Coast Guard regulations for the number of passengers it… Continue reading
Baywatch is coming home to Venice beach, CA. After years of watching iconic productions flee the high costs of the Golden State for friendlier tax climates in places like Georgia, New York, and Canada, California celebrated a major legislative (possibly short lived) victory. The state’s Film Tax Credit Program (Program… Continue reading
Across the nation, a growing and deeply concerning trend has taken hold within the emergency medical services industry. Out-of-state EMTs and companies are crossing borders to perform work without regard for local laws, training requirements, or scope-of-practice protocols. It is a quiet problem, but one that is steadily eroding both… Continue reading
In 2022, the Los Angeles Times exposed a grim chapter in California’s environmental history: massive offshore dumping of DDT and other hazardous chemicals off the coast of Los Angeles. This revelation shocked the public and raised urgent concerns about marine health and safety. Yet, nearly three years later, the situation… Continue reading
In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage across various industries, lifeguard training has not been spared. DEI is not noble; it is dangerous, its implementation within lifeguard certification programs has led to a dangerous decline in training standards. Lifeguards are the last line… Continue reading
As Southern California once again grapples with the devastating effects of wildfire season, the Pacific Palisades fire has exposed glaring systemic failures in leadership and preparedness. While communities face loss and displacement, the finger-pointing continues among officials who should have acted preemptively. In this blog, we’ll examine the roles of… Continue reading
