People who aren’t used to cooking whole birds will attempt to do so on Thanksgiving, and as such, cooking may not always be carried out properly.  If the bird isn’t cooked all the way through, foodborne illness is a distinct possibility.  To make sure that you’re not going to be making your guests sick, we’d… read more

Hyundai has announced the recall of Entourage automobiles of the 2007 through 2008 model years because of the potential for drivers to lose control of these vehicles.  This situation is a possibility in 15,500 or so vehicles that reside or were purchased in only a handful of states.  When exposed to excessive water and heavy… read more

A public service announcement seeks to get teenagers in the state of California to put down their phones while at the wheel of a vehicle, but what distinguishes this particular campaign from others is the unique partnership that made it possible.  The PSA resulted from the combined efforts of the Fremont-based California School for the… read more

Chevy Malibus of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a defect that could pose a host of safety issues.  Each of the affected 14,909 automobiles will have an 8-way power adjustable front seat.  Because the seat frame could make contact with the wiring harness of this component, chafing becomes… read more

All throughout the country, safety campaigns are being enacted to warn about the danger posed by distracted driving, and most states have passed some sort of legislation focused on outlawing texting or handheld cellphone behavior.  Distracted driving has replaced intoxication in the national consciousness, but one place where it’s still important to get the message… read more

Not long ago, Tesla Motors came under fire from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after the automaker claimed to have achieved a safety rating of 5.4 stars, well beyond the five star maximum handed out by the safety agency.  The NHTSA took issue with their claim, saying that it simply wasn’t possible for a… read more

Bad weather descended on the Santa Clarita area yesterday, providing the impetus for a series of traffic accidents.  While there’s no way to say for certain that the weather played a role in the collisions, there’s no doubt that when rain falls the risk is increased. In order to prevent further incidents from taking place… read more

If you’re going to be traveling any considerable distance for Thanksgiving next week, then this is the perfect time of the year to revisit the precautions that need to be taken in order to protect children.  The roads will be packed with families, and you want to make sure that your family reaches its destination… read more

Three models of ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles are being recalled by the Solana Beach, California-based ElliptiGO because of a possible fall risk created by the products.  11R, 3C, and 8C models of these cycles have drive arm axles and front forks that are in danger of becoming dislodged from the bodies of the cycles.  Persons… read more

The city of Livingston is set to benefit from a safety grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.  $45,000 is being provided to the police department in a bid to help them crack down on those driving activities that so often lead to serious injuries and fatalities on the roads.  The Chief of Police… read more

The Stamford, Connecticut-based Cuisinart has announced the recall of nine different types of food processors that are designed to hold seven cups’ worth of food.  25,000 items are affected by the recall, and they would have been available around the country between October of last year and this past June.  While the processors are on,… read more

When you head out to the shopping malls over the coming weeks, your biggest safety concern may be dealing with the throngs of people filling the aisles.  But there’s one thing you need to approach in the most cautious manner possible, and that’s purchasing toys for your children. Labels are on toys for a reason,… read more