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A new report finds a corporal with the Paragould, Arkansas Police Department offering tips on what drivers should do if they’re ever confronted by an accident that has just played out in front of them.  In many cases, Move Over Laws don’t apply until emergency personnel arrive on the scene, but if drivers engage in… read more

The Oxnard, California-based Olde Thompson has announced the recall of 2.2 ounce glass jars of Organic Oregano under the Earth’s Pride Organics brand.  Sold in 15 states between January and last week at various BJ’s Wholesale stores, the products are in danger of having incurred a Salmonella contamination.  Sampling of the items, which have a… read more

Fallout continues in the wake of a recent recall of ARO Pistachios.  Last week we brought you word of one recall related to those items, and now the Los Angeles-based Torn and Glasser has announced its own recall over fears that the pistachios made available by ARO for these products may be contaminated by Salmonella. … read more

Many Californians might still be looking ahead to summer travel, but it’s important that drivers recognize some of the safety threats that could crop up when moving through different types of environment.  Any Southern California driver heading east, for example, could find themselves being confronted with a dust storm if the wind picks up. This… read more

Bike sharing may be having a few growing pains in California, what with Los Angeles’s proposed system facing a series of delays, but some parts of the state have been able to move forward with their plans.  Anaheim has begun its own initiative and San Francisco is set to roll out a program next month. … read more

Summer typically brings an increase in the number of lawnmower accidents that take place across the country, especially among kids.  The American Academy of Pediatrics says that 15 kids are killed and 10,000 more are injured every year by a lawnmower, while adults account for 60 deaths and 15,000 injuries. In St. Louis and nearby… read more

Children are curious by nature, but that curiosity can turn dangerous if it leads them to approach a strange dog.  Although most dogs are friendly and would be safe to pet and, there are some that are territorial or simply unaccustomed to interacting with strangers.  As such, they could lash out when brought near a… read more

Thanks to a more than $200,000 grant, BikeSGV, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, and Multicultural Communities for Mobility will be offering a series of bike safety classes for new riders and seasoned pros alike throughout the rest of the summer.  The LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing for the lessons, which will take… read more

Sunday will find officers with the Long Beach Police Department cracking down on those persons whose actions could compromise the safety of motorcyclists.  The enforcement effort is designed to nab both automobile operators and those on the backs of motorcyclists.  The California Office of Traffic Safety provided the funds necessary to allow such an operation,… read more

A Los Angeles company is recalling three different sized packages of pistachios because of the possibility that they could be beset by a Salmonella contamination.  The Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company issued the recall, which affects Treasured Harvest Roasted & Salted Pistachios in a 28, 12, or six ounce package.  A dozen lot numbers… read more

When the heat reaches dangerous temperatures during the summer, kids might seek solace inside, opting to take to their computers to play games and interact with friends on social platforms.  But computers hold a different kind of threat that shouldn’t go underestimated by parents. A new report finds the producers of a recent PBS special… read more

One might feel more comfortable in their own home environment than anywhere else in the world, but research shows that harm most commonly befalls individuals in their residence rather than anywhere else.  A new report explains that 6,000 people die and 5 million are injured on an annual basis because they slip and fall.  These… read more