940 XF 2.0L GTDI Vehicles Recalled By Jaguar Due To Crash Hazards
XF 2.0L GTDI vehicles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Jaguar Land Rover North America due to an issue with the Charge Air Cooler’s hose clamp. 940 vehicles are potentially affected by this safety issue, which would find the clamp getting caught in the wrong position and loosening as a result. This… read more
69,300 Gas Patio Bistro Grills Recalled By Char-Broil Over Burn Risk
A burn threat has led to the recall of two types of Gas Patio Bistro Grills by the Columbus, Georgia-based Char-Broil. 69,300 grills from around the country are affected in total, and each will be either the 180 Table Top model or the 240 Full Size model. These round, black, propane grills each have one… read more
CHP Enacts Patrol Efforts Around Riverside County Schools
As school got back into session yesterday in the Riverside County area, students and parents may have noticed an increased police presence. That’s because the California Highway Patrol’s Temecula branch placed officers in the area in a bid to encourage parents and anyone traveling through school zones to exercise the appropriate precautions while on the… read more
College Students Urged To Protect Their Electronic Devices
College has changed quite a bit over the past couple of decades. Nowadays, it’s more common to see a student typing out notes on a laptop or even a tablet than it is to see them jotting down scribbles in a notebook. As such, cyber security has become incredibly important. Persons with less than honorable… read more
Beverly Hills Police Encourage Safety As Kids Head Back To School
With kids in Beverly Hills headed back to school today, the police department of that city has issued a series of safety tips in the hope that accidents can be avoided. No matter where you live in California, the advice on hand would be worth acknowledging so that you can protect your children and those… read more
Make Sure Cyber Security Extends To Your Vacation
If you’re like one of the many Californians who are taking a summer vacation before school goes back into session, then it’s imperative that you make cyber security a part of your trip. With the average family loaded up with more electronic devices than ever, citizens should heed the security advice contained in a new… read more
Incident Puts Stadium Railing Safety In The Spotlight
With football season about to start, an important question should be asked: are stadiums safe for the fans who watch the games? Concussion safety has drawn a lot of attention in the media, but a recent incident in which an Atlanta man fell over a railing at an Atlanta Braves game has drawn attention to… read more
Blood Sets Recalled By Hospira Due To Therapy Interruption Risk
Numerous types of blood sets available across the country between July 2011 and this past February are being recalled by Hospira because of an issue that could prompt a delay in necessary therapy. The items, which are needed for the delivery of blood in certain patients, can see the puncture pins inappropriately cutting through the… read more
Grants Allow Sunnyvale Police To Enact Myriad Safety Efforts
The California Office of Traffic Safety is providing funds to the city of Sunnyvale as a means to crack down on drunk driving and promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. The first grant, which the city has received six years in a row, will allow for the erection of checkpoints designed to identify those drivers who… read more
San Marino Schools Said Not To Offer Adequate Earthquake Protection
A new report analyzes the ill-preparedness of many of the schools in San Marino when it comes to earthquakes. California Watch produced the analysis, which found that three of the four public schools in that area are potentially privy to safety hazards were an earthquake to strike. The biggest offender, Huntington Middle School, apparently has… read more
Steps Schools And Parents Can Take To Protect Students
Kids are headed back to school, which means that parents will have their hands full preparing their children for what’s to come. To encourage safety, parents must work together school administrators. To that end, a new report out of Reno provides some important safety advice from the National Crime Prevention Council and their McGruff the… read more
Research Reveals Risks of Texting Among ADHD-Prone Teen Drivers
A new study sought to establish some sort of link between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and texting and driving as well as to identify how big of a threat texting poses to both those who do and those who do not suffer from the condition. The research was made available yesterday in the JAMA Pediatrics… read more