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Although it’s not all that common to see snakes in more populated areas of California like Los Angeles, the reptiles are abundant along hiking trails and various scenic parts of the state.  That said, you need to have a safety plan in mind if ever you find yourself the victim of a snake bite, especially… read more

With summer almost here, it’s important to revisit some of the precautions that need to be taken to ensure safety when the weather warms up.  Thus, the following tips from the Red Cross as contained in a new report out of Oklahoma would be worth brushing up on. Perhaps the easiest way to avoid the… read more

We’re not even into summer yet and already large swaths of the country have been impacted by storms.  If you live in an area prone to such weather, you may find yourself investing in a generator so that you can be sure you’ll have power even during disasters.  If so, then consider some of the… read more

This past Friday, police in the city of La Mesa took part in an anti-distracted driving operation made possible through funds supplied by the NHTSA and the California Office of Traffic Safety.  For six hours, the Traffic Safety Enforcement Program was in effect, and as a result, 56 people found themselves on the receiving end… read more

Two types of GMC Envoy and Chevy Trailblazer vehicles as well as SAAB 9-7x, Isuzu Ascender, and Buick Rainier vehicles of the 2006 and 2007 model years are being recalled by General Motors.  A whopping 193,652 automobiles are potentially encompassed within the scope of the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that moisture… read more

Milk and Dark Raisins available in either eight ounce cellophane packages or in bulk are being recalled by the San Francisco-based See’s Candies because of the risk of an undeclared allergen.  Available across the country, these products might contain traces of eggs or tree nuts without the label declaring as much.  As a result, persons… read more

Temperatures are going to keep rising around California, and with that in mind, we’d like to post a reminder about the danger posed by hot vehicles.  It’s imperative that you don’t underestimate the hazardous situation created when a child is left in a vehicle in the sun.  Even on relatively cool days, it might only… read more

In a new report, the Better Business Bureau and Western Union provide a series of safety tips designed to prevent financial abuse of the elderly by scammers.  These types of abuse can cripple the financial resources of older individuals, and the tips provided are a great way to commemorate tomorrow’s designation as International Elder Abuse… read more

As medical devices become more and more complex, they also may become open to hackers looking to gain access to the device.  Such is the fear of the Food and Drug Administration, which has just released a report to Congress seeking to stress the importance of cyber security. In particular, the FDA worries that oversights… read more

The City Council of Lubbock, Texas, was set to make an initial vote on a texting and driving ban yesterday, but the matter was pulled by the Mayor at the last minute.  But instead of pulling it because she’s not in favor of the measure, she instead would like to see the ban expanded to… read more

1,253 Ram 3500 and 2500 Trucks of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Chrysler because of an issue with the premium headlamps available on these vehicles.  The trucks are in danger of running afoul of the Federal Standard governing lamps and reflective devices because of a headlight shutter error that can take place… read more

The Houston, Texas-based Texsport has announced the recall of 325 propane heaters/cookers under the Cedar Lake brand.  The affected products were sold around the country and online between May of last year and this past February.  When a person flicks the switch that enables the unit to move between heater and cooker modes, a malfunction… read more