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Mission Viejo mother Loree Glenn has finished her gargantuan bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, an unimaginable 545 miles, and has already signed herself up for next year's AidsLifecycle ride, which will be her fifth year in a row participating. Loree rode in support of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and our team here at Bisnar | Chase has been proud to support her efforts.

From Start to Finish

The week-long journey took Loree across California's beautiful terrain, up and down mountains, and across sprawling beaches. The days of the ride broke down into: Read the rest »

Loree Glenn of Mission Viejo is continuing her quest from San Francisco to Los Angeles - on a bicycle. That 545 miles of biking is to help and support the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation while raising AIDS awareness. Today, Tuesday, is the third day of Loree's ride and according to aidslifecycle.org:

"Day 3 takes you through the little town of Bradley, California, population 120 according to Wikipedia. One of the big events of the year in Bradley (if not THE big event) is when ALC rolls through. The whole town shows up and throws a barbecue for us. They use the money for school programs, such as field trips, that the kids would not otherwise have access to. The barbecue in Bradley is the only meal during ALC that most of the riders pop for. The welcome we received from that little town was just amazing. At camp that night, the teacher who organizes the barbecue spoke at dinner and brought the house down."

Day 3 update

Loree's husband Kevin received a text from Loree at about 11:45 a.m. today from the summit of "Quadbuster," a 1.3 mile, nonstop, steep vertical climb that's considered to be the toughest hill in the entire 7-day ride. It's somewhere in the vicinity of the town of Bradley, Ca, and the hill is known to get the best of even the most competent riders.

Check back with us tomorrow as Loree continues her amazing ride!

Yesterday, Loree Glenn of Mission Viejo, began her 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Loree is riding for the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the fourth year in a row. Yesterday, her journey began with a monstrous, 82.5 mile ride from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. The first leg of the ride is a tough, but beautiful ride that offers amazing scenic views and difficult terrain.

According to the aidslifecycle.org website, "The route on Day 1 offers some of the best scenery and cycling roads that San Mateo County has to offer. The stunning coastal views from hilltops to the ocean are truly Northern California at its best! Tailwinds prevail as we pedal along scenic CA Hwy 1 on our way to camp. Highlight of the day: The lunch stop on Day 1 offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the ocean so be sure to pack your camera."

Riding All Week

Daily updates will be provided about Loree's ride, and the word has already been getting out. Loree's husband Kevin mentioned that they received a $100 donation to Loree's cause from Charles and Louise Silverberg in memory of their son Danny who died of aids. Hopefully, as the week progresses, more donations will come in and Loree's ride will continue to be a success.

A bicyclist was critically injured in a San Francisco car accident after he was struck by a taxicab. According to a news report in Mission Local, the injury collision occurred the morning of May 29, 2011 at the intersection of 14th and Mission streets. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident and trying to determine who may have been at fault.

My heart goes out to the bicyclist who is apparently fighting for his life at this time. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this victim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Read the rest »

In what some would have thought to be an unlikely source of sponsorship, Loree Glenn has found commitment and financial support through the attorneys and staff at the law offices of BISNAR | CHASE. For the fourth consecutive year, Bisnar and Chase attorneys have lended their financial help and support for Loree’s participation in the 545-mile AIDS/Lifecycle bike riding event along the California Coast, and look to increase their constant contribution to public outreach and community support.

In June of 2011, Loree will be embarking on her commendable pursuit in hopes that the money and attention she raises in the process will help in the world’s fight against AIDS. With her family behind her, she has developed a passion for riding, and has been able to convert that into a highly inspiring hobby.

Mission Viejo Car Accident Attorneys

Sponsoring Loree in her quest to help fight AIDS is nothing out of the ordinary for the attorneys at Bisnar and Chase. These lawyers take pride in spending their time and money to help give back to a community that has helped them become one of the most successful personal injury firms in the nation. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to the negligence of another, contact a BISNAR | CHASE Mission Viejo car accident attorney so you can get just compensation from attorneys who truly care about your well-being.

Mission Viejo mother Loree Glenn is, for the fourth year in a row, participating in her ride to raise money for the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The 545-mile trek will take nearly a week to complete as she travels through the gorgeous California landscape. Funding AIDS research has been a big cause in Loree's life, and us here at Bisnar | Chase are proud to support her in this endeavor.

Loree will ride in 40-106 mile intervals during her journey and is hoping to keep her body fresh and her mind focused. Her rigorous training has prepared her for this adventure, and for the fourth year in a row, nothing will stand in her way. Her husband and family support her from start to finish, and so do we Read the rest »

The driver of a school bus was injured in a San Francisco car accident, which officials say, involved a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in the Palo Alto Online, the collision occurred between a car and a school bus the morning of April 28, 2011. The suspected drunk driver, later identified as 20-year-old Alberto Cuellar, was southbound on Middlefield in Menlo Park when he collided with a northbound Sequoia Union High School District bus carrying 32 students. The children were not injured. The bus driver was hospitalized with complaints of neck and wrist pain. Cuellar was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor drunk driving, which could be elevated to a felony depending on the extent of the bus driver's injuries.

It is indeed fortunate that none of the students was involved in this school bus accident. I wish the school bus driver the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Read the rest »

A woman and her 1-year-old passenger were injured in a San Francisco car accident when her vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant. According to CBS San Francisco, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of 23rd and Mission streets in San Francisco early morning on May 2, 2011. For unknown reasons the 1995 Toyota Camry struck a fire hydrant at the intersection. The baby suffered life-threatening injuries and has been listed in critical condition. The driver sustained nonlife-threatening injuries. It is unclear what may have caused this serious injury accident. The relationship between the driver and the child is not known.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this terrible car accident. I wish them both a complete and speedy recovery.

San Francisco Car Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 35 people were killed and 3,577 were injured in San Francisco car accidents. Read the rest »

A 5-year-old girl was injured in a San Francisco area dog bite incident involving a vicious dog with a history of prior attacks. According a news report in the Oakland Tribune, the unprovoked attack occurred the afternoon of April 26, 2011. The dog owner, a friend of the girl's family, was visiting the family when the German Shepherd mix named Balto bit the girl on her right ear and severed the tip. The girls' parents took her to a local hospital where she was treated and released.

My heart goes out to this young dog bite victim. It is indeed fortunate that she did not sustain major injuries. I wish her the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

According to the news report, the dog had a history of prior attacks and will be put to sleep when a10-day quarantine expires May 6. The owner of the dog has said he will not appeal the euthanization. This is also the second dog attack on a child in Fremont in less than a week. On April 25, a 7-year-old girl was bitten by a Labrador retriever mix. She suffered serious injuries such as bites and puncture wounds. Read the rest »

David Vogel, 40, a maintenance worker for the city of Gilroy, was killed in a car accident as he was performing some routine work on a city street. According to news report in the Hollister Free Lance, the fatal accident occurred the morning of March 14, 2011 on Farrell Avenue. Officials say Vogel was hit by a van. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are still investigating the cause and circumstances of this fatal vehicle versus pedestrian accident.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members, friends and co-workers of David Vogel for their heartbreaking loss. Vogel has been described in news reports as a devoted friend, jokester and a great father. What a tragic loss for everyone who knew and loved this man! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and eight were injured in pedestrian accidents in Gilroy. In Santa Clara County as a whole, 22 deaths and 466 injuries involving pedestrian accidents were reported during the same year. Read the rest »