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The transportation of crude oil may be under scrutiny following a series of high-profile train derailments, but as a new report shows, the safety of the cars used to haul this oil could have been called into question long before these latest media reports.  At issue is the DOT-111A car, which has been around for… read more

The Bay Bridge continues to be in the spotlight on the heels of a report that called into question procedures enacted by Caltrans during construction of the bridge, with some worrying that the structure could suffer from safety deficiencies.  The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee recently held a hearing on the matter, and two engineers… read more

This past Saturday, the San Fernando Valley area played host to a bike ride that attempted to raise awareness about the importance of cycling safety in nearby environs.  One thing that was stressed during the event was the importance of choosing the most opportune route before heading out on a bike commute.  By emphasizing a… read more

If you’re a parent with teens or even pre-teens, then you have to worry about something that parents in decades prior never had to concern themselves with:  internet usage.  Even if it hasn’t happened yet, there will come a time when your child comes to you asking for a cellphone or a tablet or their… read more

When it comes to getting the right crib, car seat, or high chair for your child, it’s important to buy a new unit so that you can be reasonably sure there are no inherent safety issues associated with the products.  That said, you also want to make sure that you’re not endangering others by handing… read more

Even after Christmas, the time that typically sees an uptick in the number of burglaries due to the presence of readily available expensive gift items, some areas are still having trouble fending off thieves.  The city of San Bruno, California, for instance, has been troubled by burglaries in recent weeks, which is why that city’s… read more

Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in all parts of California.  In Los Angeles, police have been writing out tickets in large numbers to pedestrians who choose to cross the street at inopportune moments, and in San Francisco, a series of injurious and fatal collisions have spurred officials to take steps to improve safety. Another… read more

The San Francisco-based Pottery Barn has announced the recall of Morovian Star Pendant Chandeliers that have 26 points each.  The recall pertains to both regular versions and versions with a non-compact fluorescent bulb.  1,100 of these stars could suffer from an issue wherein the weight proves to be too much for the joints to handle,… read more

Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic.  The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness.  There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more

Interactive wall mounts are being recalled by the Eagan, Minnesota-based Ergotron because of a possible injury hazard posed.  These products, which are used to affix a flatscreen television to the wall, are in danger of letting said television slide off and strike persons in the vicinity.  This can result from a failure of the weld… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to help parents protect their children from head lice.  In a new consumer health update, the agency has outlined some of the myths surrounding head lice as well as those ways parents can protect their young ones, especially at the start of winter break when the risk of… read more

Are you drinking a Coke, a Pepsi, or any other type of dark soft drink while you’re reading this story?  Then you may want to put that soda down for the moment as we explore the revelations of a new report. The safety of the caramel coloring found in these and many other types of… read more