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Californians planning to use Independence Day as an excuse for a four-day weekend trip to Reno be warned:  police are going to be on the lookout for intoxicated persons at the wheel. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Police Departments of Reno and Sparks are teaming up for the effort, which is a component… read more

Much of the country is still reeling from a heatwave that led to near record breaking temperatures in some areas, including Death Valley, where the temperature reached 130!  In the midst of such heat, it’s important that you do what’s necessary to protect yourself and loved ones.  The American Red Cross explains how in a… read more

The Fairview, Oregon-based Townsend Farms is recalling additional products due to continued worries about the possible presence of Hepatitis A.  This updated recall alert pertains to three pound bags of Organic Antioxidant Blend that have a Best By date code ranging from T122114 through T053115.  The Food and Drug Administration has been investigating reports of… read more

Isuzu N-Series and FFR trucks and Chevy and GMC WT5500 and W-Series trucks of various model years ranging from 2001 through 2013 are being recalled by Isuzu.  Each of the 1,774 or so affected vehicles will have an oil pan heater that can accumulate debris in the area where the extension cord meets the heater… read more

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were previously recalled are being recalled anew due to worries that the previous fix failed to do the job.  Honda announced the recall, which affects Fit automobiles of the 2007 and 2008 model years.  Water can seep into the master power window switch via the window of the driver… read more

It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie:  you’re driving down the road, minding your own business, when suddenly something takes control of your vehicle.  Systems start turning on and off and your vehicle starts to careen in directions you never intended. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has grown concerned about just… read more

Backyard poisoning will remain a very real threat throughout the summer, especially with younger children out of school and intent on exploring their environment.  It’s thus important that you take certain preventative measures that will protect your kids from an accidental poisoning.  A series of new tips from representatives of Oregon Health and Science University… read more

With the summer here, many residents of California have taken to leaving their garages open as they do some cleaning work or simply head in and out of the house for outdoor activities.  But in Bakersfield, and likely other cities across the state, this trend also leads to an increase in the number of thefts…. read more

When you see a vehicle’s safety rating, do you immediately know what it means or are you, like many, a bit left in the dark as to how an organization came to that conclusion? Whether you know what they signify or not, these safety ratings are critical when you set out to purchase a new… read more

We recently discussed the many grants that have been rewarded throughout the state in order to make improvements in matters of safety.  In the areas of Orange County and Los Angeles Counties alone, the California Office of Traffic Safety made over $10 million available for a variety of safety initiatives.  In Glendale, $228,000 has been… read more

A new article once again looks at the worrying trend wherein recalled used vehicles are being sold by private sellers and dealers due to the simple fact that there isn’t a law prohibiting such a sale.  The author points to the recent experiences of a mother in Oklahoma who purchased an unbeknownst-to-her recalled Dodge Durango,… read more

A company called CLOSCA Helmets has taken to Kickstarter in a bid to secure funding for a collapsible bicycle helmet.  After wondering why so many people seemingly opted not to wear bike helmets when they take to the roads, the company came to the conclusion that things might be better if storage was easier.  To… read more