Month: October 2015

The past two weeks have seen more than one recall a day, 17 recalls in total, announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for mugs, stuffed animals, and fire alarms.

This Week (October 30) in Product Recalls

The past two weeks have seen more than one recall a day, 17 recalls in total, announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including recalls for mugs, stuffed animals, and fire alarms. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, call...

CHP Launches New Anti-DUI Campaign

A new preventative initiative from the California Highway Patrol, called the Reducing Impaired Driving II (RID II) campaign, is targeted at preventing driving under the influence. The goal of RID II is simple: save lives. According to CHP’s records, in 2013, 645...

Five-Vehicle Crash on 110 North Closes Freeway

A five-vehicle crash involving a big rig closed all lanes of the 110 North approaching downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday, October 27th, backing up rush hour traffic for miles. The collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. at Gage Avenue in South Los Angeles. According to...

Teen Driver Safety Week Concludes – 5 to Drive

If you haven’t heard, October 18-24 is Teen Driver Safety Week. This safety campaign from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration aims to teach teen drivers lifesaving lessons. The agency is doing its best to promote a campaign they’re...

Pacific Coast Highway Improvements Intended to Prevent Auto Accidents

The Pacific Coast Highway may finally get a $20 million makeover to improve safety conditions in Malibu. The city council recently passed a plan that includes some 150 recommendations, including bike lanes, traffic circles, off-road parking and a pedestrian bridge....