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On New Year’s Eve, one of the biggest things that pet owners will have to worry about is that their animals will remain safe amidst the hubbub that often accompanies the holiday.  Thankfully, a new report finds the Houston chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offering tips to citizens on… read more

A new report takes a look at San Francisco’s WalkFirst safety initiative, which seeks to improve pedestrian safety in the area.  The group held a sparsely attended meeting a couple weeks ago, but that isn’t stopping the proponents of the effort from continuing on their mission.  $17 million is being provided so that the group… read more

Two different sausage products have been recalled by a San Jose, California company because of concerns about the possible contamination of the products by Staphylococcus aureus.  The recall, which was announced by Lee Bros. Foodservice, affects Pork Sausages and Pork and Chicken Sausages under the Lee’s Sandwiches brand.  The packaging is 16 ounces in size… read more

A series of car seat adapters are being recalled by Joovy because of concerns that children could fall out of the units.  The recall pertains to an estimated 1,500 Zoom stroller adapters that allow the parent to tuck the car seat into a stroller.  Unfortunately, the clips that allow for attachment are in danger of… read more

Children are still out of school, and many have no doubt spent the past few days playing with the myriad toys that they received for the holiday.  In the state of California, where we can expect warm weather all throughout the year, many of those kids may have spent the intervening days riding their shiny… read more

Didn’t get what you want for Christmas?  If so, then maybe your quest to find the perfect gift for yourself will take you to the classifieds sections of the newspaper or a website like Craigslist that offers a similar type of service.  There are precautions that need to be taken in order to reduce the… read more

Many people from across Southern California will descend on Pasadena to view the world-famous Rose Parade.  If you plan on doing so, then you must take the proper precautions and make sure that everything you’re doing will stay well within the realm of the law.  The police and fire departments of Pasadena have released some… read more

Did your teenager receive a cellphone as a Christmas present?  If so, then it’s up to you to stress to them how important it will be to use it in the safest manner possible while they’re driving.  Distracted driving is a danger that is on par with intoxication, and teens new to driving simply cannot… read more

A report from Occupational Health and Safety offers a guide to the new laws that are soon to come into being in California.  The information was put together by the California Highway Patrol.  We’ve previously discussed the three foot cushion that will be afforded by cyclists starting next September and the ban on hands-free texting… read more

Next September will find motorists required to provide cyclists with three feet if they’re going to pass those persons in traffic, and a new report takes a look at the uncertainty that surrounds the law even before it has been enacted.  The worry among some cyclists is that drivers won’t be able to properly judge… read more

Sterling Bullet trucks of the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled by Daimler Trucks North America because of an issue that could pose a possible crash risk.  The recall was issued due to a worry that a fracture of the left outer tie rod ball stud is a possibility.  2,564 vehicles could be… read more

In less than a week, people across California and the rest of the world will be celebrating New Year’s Eve in myriad ways.  No doubt there will be a number of folks attending and throwing parties where alcoholic beverages will be served.  If you plan to take part in such festivities, you must do so… read more