2014

If you live in Santa Monica, California or expect to be passing through, then you should know about an upcoming law enforcement crackdown in the area.  The effort, which will be carried out by the police department of the city, will focus on any safety violations that could compromise the safety of motorcyclists.  That means… read more

Various types of cat and dog foods are being recalled by the St. Marys, Ohio-based Pro-Pet because of the potential Salmonella threat they could pose to pets and their owners alike.  The recall affects dry products with a Best By date of May 5 or 6 that hail from Lot Number 096 13 SM L2… read more

Perhaps you’ve heard of California’s Lemon Law for automobiles.  How this works is fairly straightforward.  When a vehicle suffers from an issue, especially if that issue is related to a defect that led to a recall, the consumer brings the automobile in to a dealer to get the necessary repairs. When all goes is planned,… read more

Although car seats and various safety mechanisms designed to protect children have come a long way in recent decades, parents still have a role to play.  After all, a child can’t be protected during a collision if they’re not using the very systems that are supposed to offer that protection. Newly released statistics from the… read more

Much of the country was hit by ice and snow this week, and although we in Southern California seem to be having the problem of not getting enough precipitation lately, there are certain sections of the state where the elements could still take their toll over the coming months.  If any type of weather phenomenon… read more

We always hope that citizens do whatever they can to protect themselves from the various dangers that are out there in the world.  One of the ways that people can take an interest in their own safety is by getting a flu vaccine, and even though we’re well into February, there are still some who… read more

A new article in the Los Angeles Times finds the author trying to come to terms with the city’s expanding bicycle culture.  In the process, though, he discovers that there is still room for improvements if he (and others) are going to feel safe commuting alongside bustling thoroughfares.  Los Angeles has been rapidly adding bike… read more

A California law meant to protect animals from inhumane conditions and humans from coming into contact with Salmonella has drawn the ire of other states that believe lawmakers have overstepped their bounds.  The law in question is one that bans the sale of any eggs that come from hens that were kept in a space… read more

Bikes imported by the Carlsbad, California-based Focus Bicycles USA are being recalled because of a safety issue that could lead to user injury.  3T Design announced the recall, which affects Cervelo P5 bicycles of the 2012 through 2013 model years.  The recall pertains to the estimated 1,300 bikes around the country that could have 3T… read more

Many of the crashes that occur throughout the country happen at intersections.  Cars are either unable to stop in time at a red light or they willfully drive through.  Drivers trying to turn left may underestimate how fast an incoming vehicle is traveling, or they may simply overlook the presence of something like a motorcycle. … read more

For most people that find themselves with a smoking habit that’s hard to kick, their exposure to the addictive substance began when they were young, likely due to peer pressure and a desire to fit in.  Because of this, it’s important to emphasize early on how important it is to stay clear of the deleterious… read more

The winter poses a number of hazards to the average citizen, but it can be downright dangerous to our pets.  There are numerous dangers that can go overlooked by pet owners during the winter, and with a couple months left before the weather takes a turn for the warm, it’s important to revisit some of… read more