YWCA Duluth milestone fundraiser
The YWCA Duluth has served the community for 130 years, and now could use our help in funding their important programs.
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The YWCA Duluth has served the community for 130 years, and now could use our help in funding their important programs.
Lawmakers search for ways to deter violence
A California proposal would stiffen the punishment for attacks in the emergency room, as violence against workers in the hospital is rising.
Patients hurl verbal abuse at Michelle Ravera every day in the emergency room. Physical violence is less common, she said, but has become a growing threat.
In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.