2014

The Rose Parade was held last week in Pasadena, and thousands of citizens from around California and the rest of the country descended on the area to take part in festivities and to take in a football game. There are numerous opportunities for various types of parades throughout the state at other times of the… read more

If you’re in an excessively cold environment, or are even just passing through in an automobile, you have to know the steps to take to protect yourself from danger.  To that end, consider the safety tips available from a new report. There are certain things related to your automobile that you simply might not think… read more

If you’re going to be running outside in the cold weather, it’s vital that you take the proper precautions to protect yourself from harm.  There are a number of factors that could contribute to a serious accident, and you don’t want such a situation to befall you.  Therefore, please consider the safety advice on hand… read more

If you live in a part of the state where cold weather is common at this time of the year, then you always have to be cognizant of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.  While certainly a possibility in all types of weather, the threat is exacerbated when heating your home.  A new report offers… read more

R-Model, HP2, S 1000, and K-Model motorcycles of model years ranging between 2005 and 2012 are being recalled by BMW of North America.  50,184 vehicles could be affected by an issue wherein the auxiliary and the primary fuel pump flanges are in danger of cracking.  If this cracking becomes sufficient, fuel could emanate from that… read more

The possible presence of particulate matter has prompted the recall of three lots of Clinimix and Clinimix E Injections by Baxter International.  The recall affects Lot 2B7709, 2B7717, and 2B7729, which were available from May of 2012 to this past October.  Consumers have reported finding particulates in these parenteral nutrition items.  If an individual gets… read more

Zeus 360, Zeus Turn, and Coccoro child restraints are being recalled by Combi USA because of a possible safety issue associated with the items.  33,139 child safety seats are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was realized that the products may not be in compliance with federal regulations.  This is due to… read more

Here in Southern California, where the beaches can receive visitors even in the middle of winter if the weather is right, the only type of sunburn that many people are going to think about is what can occur at the ocean.  However, there’s another type of sunburn that persons have to strive to avoid, and… read more

There’s always a chance that, while you’re out driving, your vehicle could suddenly cease to function.  One of the most likely culprits when this occurs is a dead battery. Hopefully, you’ll be close to home or at the very least in a place where it will be easy to pull your vehicle over.  If you’re… read more

Another train wreck has safety advocates and federal officials worried about the current state of the industry.  This time, the National Transportation Safety Board has vowed to look into the matter, and their efforts as well as the current state of things are examined in a new report from the Los Angeles Times. In question… read more

If you’re going to be headed out into severely cold weather anytime in the next few months, you want to be able to protect yourself from some of the dangers that can appear in such low temperatures.  Connecticut’s Department of Health offers insights on how to protect yourself amid such an environment, and you should… read more

A potential safety hazard associated with the door locks from Fastec available on the vehicles has led to the recall of 3,175 recreational trailers.  This particular recall was announced by Monaco RVs and affects vehicles from model years ranging between 2008 and 2013.  When the key is pulled away from the lock, said lock can… read more