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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Officials are growing increasingly concerned that trampoline parks pose an unreasonable threat to public safety, and as more and more reports of injury arise, lawmakers in California and Utah are currently seeking to crack down on the threat. A law moving through the California legislature would force such parks to submit to regulations not dissimilar… read more

A new report takes a look at the myriad threats faced by those in the healthcare field and how the current regulatory landscape fails to offer adequate safeguards for these persons.  Understanding the trend will be vital to limiting injuries in the future. Public Citizen conducted a study that found healthcare workers are more susceptible… read more

A new report from CNN takes a look at some of the oft overlooked summer hazards that could end up compromising the safety of pets.  The report starts off by explaining that the pavement can be especially dangerous to a dog’s paws, as they simply don’t have foot protection in the form of shoes like… read more