Safety Tips For Those Spending Winter Break At The Beach
Even as other parts of the country hunker down for the winter to hide out from the frigid temperatures, Southern California benefits from beautiful weather at all times of the year. In fact, there might come a time when it’s warm enough to head out to the beach. Australia has a similar climate, and a… read more
Don’t Let Christmas Dinner Leftovers Contribute To An Illness
Now that a couple days have elapsed since Christmas, we’ve reached that point where extra caution needs to be used with whatever leftovers you may have stored after your holiday meal was complete. This is especially so if you have leftovers from Christmas Eve. Food safety will be essential in the coming days as the… read more
Take Precautions When Returning Gifts
Were you unhappy with whatever gift you received for Christmas? If so, then a quick look at the crowds at local retailers should be sufficient to let you know that you’re not alone. People everywhere will be returning items over the coming days, and as you go about this, you want to make sure to… read more
Livingston Hopes To Make Return To School As Safe As Possible
Although we’re only a couple days removed from Christmas, it will seem like no time at all has elapsed once children start heading back to school in a short time. The city of Livingston wants to make sure that all those kids headed back into class are able to do so in the safest manner… read more
CHP Posts Results of Christmas Crackdown In Imperial Valley
Results are beginning to come in from the California Highway Patrol in regard to an increased patrol effort that took part this week. A new report takes a look at those efforts with a particular focus on the Imperial Valley area. The good news is that instances of death or serious injury resulting from traffic… read more
Visibility Issue Leads to Recall of Over 5,000 Kenworth Trucks
More than 5,000 Kenworth trucks of the 2014 model year are being recalled by Paccar Incorporated because of a problem that could potentially diminish the ability of other drivers to see the vehicles. These trucks have an STT lamp that is reportedly in danger of shrinking, and when that occurs, the mounted retention ring meant… read more
Californians Must Get Ready For New Traffic Laws in 2014
With January 1 less than a week away, citizens of California have to be cognizant of some of the changes in traffic law that are bound to affect them in the future. The legislature has passed certain rules that will require you to alter the way you approach motor vehicle operation. A news release from… read more
Ensure Safety Between Christmas And The New Year
Christmas might be over, but that certainly doesn’t mean that taking the proper precautions should come to a similar end. You want to be able to ensure the safety of yourself and your family well into the New Year and beyond, and to do that, consider exercising some of the precautions discussed in a… read more
Los Angeles Pedestrian Crackdown Riles Citizens
When an individual on foot reaches an intersection, he or she is supposed to wait there patiently until they receive the “walk” signal telling them that it’s okay to go. That means not crossing when the red hand is solid or even when it’s blinking. However, anyone who has been on the road in Los… read more
Make Christmas Tree Disposal Safe and Immediate
With Christmas behind them, many families will now be able to turn their attention to clearing all the clutter that may surround the tree. But in doing, it’s easy to lose sight of perhaps the most important thing that will need to be disposed of promptly: the tree itself. If you have a real tree,… read more
Research Ranks Drivers From Around The Country
Recent research carried out by a website called CarInsuranceComparison.com and featured in a new report out of Los Altos, California shows what areas of the country may be the most hazardous for drivers. Here in California, things weren’t completely dire, with the state being ranked 19th in terms of those states whose drivers are the… read more
Editorial Seeks Improvements In Ventura County Cycling Safety
A new editorial in the Ventura County Star finds a member of an organization called VCCool calling for the construction of segregated bike lanes in roads throughout the area. These are different from bike lanes painted along the side of the road, as the segregated lanes actually offer additional separation between bikes and automobiles. She… read more