A Temecula nail salon is facing more than $1.2 million in fines after being cited for failing to pay 36 employees hourly rates or overtime. According to a news report in The Press Enterprise, employees at Young’s Nail Spa located off Margarita Road near Promenade Temecula worked shifts averaging more than nine hours each day….
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Nail Salon in Temecula Fined $1.2 Million for Failing to Properly Pay Workers
Five Killed in Santa Ana Plane Crash
Five people were killed when a twin-engine aircraft, whose pilot declared an emergency, crashed into a busy parking lot near the South Coast Plaza shopping center the afternoon of Aug. 5. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, all the fatalities were aboard the aircraft, a Cessna 414 that was on approach…
Woman Dies After South Los Angeles Hit and Run Crash
Joan Davis, 62, was killed after she was dragged for three blocks by a hit-and-run driver early morning on Aug. 2. According to a KTLA news report, investigators determined that Davis was initially struck while crossing South Central Avenue at East 84th Place. When police arrived at the scene, the woman was passed away and…
Feds Investigating Whether Car Seat Manufacturer Delayed Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether a manufacturer of child safety seats failed to promptly carry out a safety recall and therefore violated a federal safety regulation. According to a report on Forbes.com, the investigation is aimed at Diono, formerly known as Sunshine Kids Juvenile based in Sumner Washington. The…
Federal Investigation Sparked by Kia Vehicles Suddenly Catching Fire
The horror stories about Kia vehicles spontaneously combusting are piling up quickly. According to Consumer Reports, last month alone, the Center for Auto Safety counted more than 200 complaints from consumers to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing scenarios where vehicles suddenly caught fire without warning. The safety group petitioned the federal…
1.4 Million Ram Pickups Recalled for Tailgates Can Fly Open When in Motion
Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks in the United States and Canada to fix a vehicle defect, which could result in their tailgates flying open while the vehicle is moving. According to a Daily Mail news report, the recall covers Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks with power locks from…
Here’s Why Cities in Southern California Are Taking Action against Electric Scooters
Santa Monica is joining a number of Southern California cities that are hurrying up to take action against electric scooter rental companies such as Bird and Lime, which are quickly gaining popularity, especially in coastal towns and tourist destinations. According to an article in the Hollywood Reporter, Santa Monica is joining Los Angeles in initiating…
McDonald’s Salad Outbreak Sickens 286 People Nationwide
Federal health officials have said an additional 123 people have been sickened by a cyclospora infection in an outbreak that has now affected 286 people nationwide, CNN reports. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 11 of the sick individuals have been hospitalized. The earliest reported illnesses in this…
The Hidden Truth About Uber: Why Getting in an Uber May be the Last Ride of Your Life
Most people would think that it is safe to call an Uber after a night out of drinking. Little do they know though is that they are putting their livelihood at risk for just a ride. Reports have stated that over 103 Uber drivers have been convicted of rape and assault with the ride-sharing company….
Study Shows Half of All Parents Use Cell Phone While Driving with Children
A new study shows that about half of all parents in the United States use their cell phone while driving with their children in the car. According to a report on Newsweek.com, the study was published in The Journal of Pediatrics and used an online survey completed by 760 parents and caregivers in the U.S….