Starting today and lasting up until Labor Day, officers with the California Highway Patrol and various local law enforcement entities will be conducting operations designed to root out intoxicated drivers.  Not only will patrol levels be increased, but various checkpoints will be set up in a bid to identify those persons who are drunk at… read more

In recent weeks, we’ve talked quite a bit about how to ensure safety as kids head back to school.  But one area that hasn’t really been covered is how to encourage children’s wellbeing when they’re headed home from school and when they get to their house.  This is especially important for those parents who trust… read more

In a new article, Consumer Reports extols the virtues of a new rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that seeks to streamline the recall identification process for the owners of vehicles.  The people behind Consumer Reports see the rule as an important step toward protecting citizens from potential defects. In essence, the rule… read more

With college headed back into session, it’s not surprising to see numerous reports focused on ensuring safety on campus.  Yesterday, we related some of the ways that incoming students can lock down their electronic devices, but today we’d like to turn your attention to advice from Morehead State Police on ensuring personal safety. The Chief… read more

In an effort to reduce instances of pedestrians being struck by trains because they’re walking on the tracks in an inappropriate manner, Caltrain will be using grant money to raise awareness about the importance of safety in this regard. The grant derives from Operation Life Saver in conjunction with the Federal Transit Administration.  Operation Life… read more

XF 2.0L GTDI vehicles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Jaguar Land Rover North America due to an issue with the Charge Air Cooler’s hose clamp.  940 vehicles are potentially affected by this safety issue, which would find the clamp getting caught in the wrong position and loosening as a result.  This… read more

A burn threat has led to the recall of two types of Gas Patio Bistro Grills by the Columbus, Georgia-based Char-Broil.  69,300 grills from around the country are affected in total, and each will be either the 180 Table Top model or the 240 Full Size model.  These round, black, propane grills each have one… read more

As school got back into session yesterday in the Riverside County area, students and parents may have noticed an increased police presence.  That’s because the California Highway Patrol’s Temecula branch placed officers in the area in a bid to encourage parents and anyone traveling through school zones to exercise the appropriate precautions while on the… read more

College has changed quite a bit over the past couple of decades.  Nowadays, it’s more common to see a student typing out notes on a laptop or even a tablet than it is to see them jotting down scribbles in a notebook.  As such, cyber security has become incredibly important.  Persons with less than honorable… read more

With kids in Beverly Hills headed back to school today, the police department of that city has issued a series of safety tips in the hope that accidents can be avoided.  No matter where you live in California, the advice on hand would be worth acknowledging so that you can protect your children and those… read more

If you’re like one of the many Californians who are taking a summer vacation before school goes back into session, then it’s imperative that you make cyber security a part of your trip.  With the average family loaded up with more electronic devices than ever, citizens should heed the security advice contained in a new… read more

With football season about to start, an important question should be asked:  are stadiums safe for the fans who watch the games?  Concussion safety has drawn a lot of attention in the media, but a recent incident in which an Atlanta man fell over a railing at an Atlanta Braves game has drawn attention to… read more