Four people were injured in Newport Beach in a boating accident that took place when two boats collided in the harbor. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the injury crash occurred the night of July 14, 2013 in the harbor at 1901 Jamboree Road. Police say a 25-foot cigarette-type boat was traveling at…
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Four Injured in Newport Beach Boating Accident
2013 Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks Recalled for Stability Control Problems
The Chrysler recalls seem never-ending as of late. Chrysler has announced a vehicle defect recall for certain 2013 Ram 1500 pickup trucks to repair a software issue that may disable the electronic stability control system. According to a news report in The Washington Post, the number of vehicles potentially affected by the recall is 45,961….
New Fed Regulations Reduce Truck Drivers’ Work Hours
Effective July 1, truck drivers can only operate for 70 hours a week and will be forced to take more breaks and rest before getting on the road. According to a news report in The Wall Street Journal, the new regulations would effectively cap a driver’s average workweek at 70 hours, down from the previous…
Street Racing Suspected in Fatal Riverside Crash
Two people identified as Rosy Vargas, 35, and Monica Rochin, 49, were killed in a Riverside car accident, which officials say, may have involved street racing and a suspected drunk driver. Â According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, the fatal accident occurred on July 7, 2013 at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and…
Orange County Woman Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident
Lois Campbell, 64, of Brea, was killed and her husband, Thomas Campbell, was injured in a truck accident in Santa Barbara County the morning of July 9, 2013. According to a news report in The Lompoc Record, the fatal tractor-trailer crash occurred on the southbound Highway 101 at Dos Pueblos Canyon in Goleta. California Highway…
How Do You Know that a Dog is about to Attack?
The Wall Street Journal had an extremely useful article recently about signals dogs send when they are about to attack. In the United States, dogs attack about 5 million people every year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a majority of dogs that fatally injure people are pit bulls and…
Chrysler Issues Recall on 840,000 Vehicles to Fix Faulty Head Restraints
Chrysler Group LLC is issuing five new vehicle recall campaigns covering 840,000 vehicles for a problem with faulty electronics in head restraints. According to a Detroit News report, the recall includes 490,000 cars and SUVs worldwide. Four of the recalls cover electronic issues, the largest of which addresses problems with active head restraints, which are…
Choosing and Installing the Right Car Seat for Your Child
Car accident injuries are the leading cause of fatalities when it comes to children in the United States. However, many of these deaths can be prevented by placing children in car seats and booster seats that are appropriate for children age-wise and size-wise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in…
Making Sure Your Vehicle is Safe for Holiday Travel
Area law enforcement officials will step up their patrols this weekend for the July 4 holiday weekend. Although Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, most families try to make the most of it by making a long weekend of it. Police in Orange and Los Angeles counties have announced plans to deploy patrols…
3-year-old Girl’s Drowning Brings Attention to Swimming Pool Safety
The drowning death of 3-year-old Natalie Bobadilla is a tragic reminder about the importance of pool safety, San Bernardino County fire officials say. According to a news report in The San Bernardino County Sun, the swimming pool accident occurred in the 14000 block of Palmyra way in Adelanto. Natalie was found at the bottom of…