Rescued Perris Children Face Long Road Of Recovery For Physical, Mental Well-Being
Deputies who discovered the six minors and seven adults Sunday inside the dark, smelly home initially believed that all 13 were minors because they appeared so small. “You can imagine the post-traumatic stress disorder if you’ve been deprived of nutrition, if you’ve been deprived of normal childhood activities ... that is going to cause some psychological damage,” said Sophia Grant, of the Riverside University Health System.
The Press-Enterprise:
Physical, Psychological Recovery For Perris Children Expected To Be Long-Term
The 13 Perris children who authorities say suffered stunted growth because of torture and neglect by their parents likely face a long rehabilitation, both physically and psychologically, an expert suggested. (Rokos, 1/16)
In other news from across the state —
Orange County Register:
Dana Point Narrowly Passes Citywide Smoking Ban
The Dana Point City Council on Tuesday night, Jan. 16, passed a citywide smoking ban, joining Laguna Beach as the only two cities in Orange County to prohibit smoking on all public sidewalks, in alleys and in parking lots. The ban passed on a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Rick Viczorek and Mayor Pro Tem Joe Muller opposing. (Ritchie, 1/16)
San Francisco Chronicle:
Sheds For Homeless In Oakland Are Proving To Be A Useful Tool
Oakland’s shed site plan is working — so far. ...Instead of tents, residents live in modular units — storage sheds with sloping, ranch-style roofs. Each of the 20 sheds has two cots and can house two people. There, the residents have access to health care, addiction treatment and employment resources. (Taylor Jr., 1/17)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Teen Gets 'Supernatural' Help In Cancer Fight
On Nov. 9, Kira Stanley’s world went dark. That’s the day the Encinitas teenager was diagnosed with a rare, deadly and inoperable form of brain cancer. Her parents, Wendy and Robert, frantically searched the U.S. for a clinical trial that could save their daughter. Instead, they found a promising, but experimental study in Monterrey, Mexico. Insurance wouldn’t cover the more than $300,000 price tag for the potentially years-long treatment. But then Kira got some unexpected help from a supernatural source. Kira’s great-uncle is veteran character actor Jim Beaver, who co-stars in the long-running TV series “Supernatural.” On Nov. 18, he asked for help from his more than 1.3 million social media followers and they came through. (Kragen, 1/17)
Orange County Register:
Fountain Valley Doctor Surrenders Medical License After Pleading Guilty To Writing Illegal Prescriptions
A Fountain Valley doctor who was sentenced in September to six years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of illegally prescribing drugs, has surrendered his license to practice medicine. An order issued by the California Medical Board accepted Dr. Victor Boon Huat Siew’s surrender of his physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, which means Siew won’t be able to practice medicine. (Bharath, 1/16)