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Parents with children of driving age might be worried about the reckless habits their teens might develop while behind the wheel of an automobile this summer.  If you fit that bill, then you might consider talking to your teen about safe driving using the tips offered by GEICO in a new report. The insurance agency… read more

We recently brought you word of the results of California law enforcement officials’ distracted driving crackdown in April, and now further information has been provided.  Although cellphone usage appears to have decreased as a whole, that isn’t the case with texting.  During a previous observation period, only 1.7% of drivers could be described as texting… read more

We’ve discussed pool safety tips in the recent past, but they certainly bear repeating ahead of a long weekend that will find people across California heading out onto the water.  A new report finds various officials in Orange County (Florida) detailing some vital steps to take to ensure safety.  First, make sure that kids are… read more

Cadillac SRX automobiles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by General Motors because of a potential issue with the 18 inch wheels available on these units.  Around 18,871 vehicles might be impacted by the problem, which would revolve around potential loosening of the lug nuts on these wheels.  This can lead the lug… read more

No matter where you go or what you do for Memorial Day, you absolutely must make sure that you’re ensuring safety at every turn.  Whether you’re traveling or inviting guests into your home for a get-together, you could certainly benefit from some of the safety tips included in a new report. Let’s start with the… read more

Last month found the California Highway Patrol and more than 250 other law enforcement organizations cracking down on distracted driving.  Now, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, we finally have an idea of how successful the operation was as a whole. All in all, 57,000 motor vehicle operators were cited for using their cellphones… read more

Are you hosting a get-together for friends and loved ones this Memorial Day?  If so, then your porch might be overly stressed by the number of people who gather for the festivities.  This can create a serious hazard, especially if your deck is older or if the entire structure suffers from shoddy craftsmanship. To make… read more

Consumer Reports is directing citizens to a new study out of the United Kingdom which enforces the idea that babies are in greater danger of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome if they sleep in the same bed as their parents. The research, which can be found in a publication called BMJ Open, took a look at… read more

Safety advocates and lawmakers have grown concerned about a potential loophole in the law that leaves a grey zone in the regulation of compounding pharmacies.  Last year, over 700 people became ill and 50 died because they were exposed to contaminated steroid injections from a compounder.  To make sure such an incident never happens again,… read more

The Saddle Brook, New Jersey-based Nourison Industries has announced the recall of polyester shag area rugs from the I-CANDI collection.  The rugs were available in San Diego, San Francisco, and select other markets this past September, making for a total of around 1,400 recalled items.  These rugs apparently fail to conform to flammability requirements imposed… read more

Many Californians will be hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, but with more vehicles on the road, there’s more of a chance of an accident.  This is especially the case when drivers are in unfamiliar environs whose rules they’re not accustomed to.  To make sure that you’re safe, you might consider heeding the advice… read more

The entire country has been watching coverage of the tornado that tore through Oklahoma a couple days ago, and the hearts of citizens across the nation go out to those who were impacted by that storm.  Although tornados in California are a little less common than they are in Oklahoma, they can happen, and a… read more