2013

Californians planning to use Independence Day as an excuse for a four-day weekend trip to Reno be warned:  police are going to be on the lookout for intoxicated persons at the wheel. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Police Departments of Reno and Sparks are teaming up for the effort, which is a component… read more

Much of the country is still reeling from a heatwave that led to near record breaking temperatures in some areas, including Death Valley, where the temperature reached 130!  In the midst of such heat, it’s important that you do what’s necessary to protect yourself and loved ones.  The American Red Cross explains how in a… read more

The Fairview, Oregon-based Townsend Farms is recalling additional products due to continued worries about the possible presence of Hepatitis A.  This updated recall alert pertains to three pound bags of Organic Antioxidant Blend that have a Best By date code ranging from T122114 through T053115.  The Food and Drug Administration has been investigating reports of… read more

Isuzu N-Series and FFR trucks and Chevy and GMC WT5500 and W-Series trucks of various model years ranging from 2001 through 2013 are being recalled by Isuzu.  Each of the 1,774 or so affected vehicles will have an oil pan heater that can accumulate debris in the area where the extension cord meets the heater… read more

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were previously recalled are being recalled anew due to worries that the previous fix failed to do the job.  Honda announced the recall, which affects Fit automobiles of the 2007 and 2008 model years.  Water can seep into the master power window switch via the window of the driver… read more