A new analysis has come out that finds the most successful automobile ads on television are those that place an emphasis on safety, particularly those that show how kids can be protected with automobile safety features.  Phoenix Marketing International came out with the findings, which were the result of something called the Automotive Advertising Tracking… read more

A Salmonella outbreak has been traced by the United States Department of Agriculture to a series of chicken products hailing from California.  Although most of the 278 reported illnesses have taken place in California, 17 other states have also been privy to reported cases.  Although the USDA is still attempting to deduce what particular production… read more

White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies under the Market Pantry brand are being recalled by the D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company because of a potential undeclared allergen risk.  These 44 ounce products were available from Target stores across the country and have Best By dates ranging from April 29 to June 4 of 2014.  The items, which… read more

A new report from the High Plains Journal has come out which examines a safety event that recently took place in Kansas.  That particular event focused on the myriad ways that safety can be assured on the farm, with a special emphasis on helping kids understand the dangers that exist and aiding parents in protecting… read more

The city of Boston’s Boston Bikes group has come out with a series of tips geared toward getting around on such a conveyance in an urban area.  The advice on hand would be important for Southern Californians to consider as well, given the numerous obstacles such riders face on a daily basis. The Governor of… read more

Concerned about the strong winds that have been buffeting Southern California as of late, the Los Angeles Fire Department has put together some tips to help citizens avoid those threats that go hand in hand with such weather phenomena.  They’re important for anyone in the path of such winds to review. You should first be… read more

When a parent sets out to buy a high chair, safety has to be the main consideration.  A unit must be capable of safely holding a child, and you can help ensure this by researching units prior to purchase and making sure that you always buy new products rather than rely on a used one… read more

Prompted by a letter from a reader, a new report in the Lompoc Record finds a columnist laying out what he views as the three most dangerous habits on the road, especially for teenagers.  First, not surprisingly, is the danger created when a person removes their eyes from the road.  Whether due to using a… read more

The California Highway Patrol plans to enact a safety campaign in Imperial County over the course of the next year.  A California Office of Traffic Safety grant made the enforcement effort possible.  A litany of activities will be put together in order to help reduce collisions and in turn fatalities in the area.  First, unincorporated… read more

1,208 cartons of green and red bell peppers under the OC Harvest brand are being recalled by Orange County Produce because of a potential foodborne illness threat posed.  Three lots in total are affected, and each would have been shipped across Southern California from September 21 to 24.  Sample testing by the USDA toward the… read more

Next week has been given the designation of Fire Prevention Week, and numerous safety agencies and government entities are providing tips on avoiding a blaze.  Much of the advice on hand is focused on things like how to avoid a fire in the home or while out at a campfire, but scant attention is usually… read more

One of the safety designations being afforded to October is Cyber Safety Month, with each week bringing a different emphasis on a subject related to cybersecurity.  Numerous entities are providing safety tips timed to the month, and one of those, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, has valuable advice related to purchasing products online in a… read more