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Computer System Could Save California Millions On Veterans Payments
January 28th, 2013
January 28, 2013 Budgetary restraints that each state in our country is facing today have forced them to find ways of being more efficient with the money they currently have available. An article from Government Technology discusses how California may be able to utilize a computer program that could potentially save millions of dollars per year. The […]
San Francisco Pedestrian Accidents Prompts Safety Task Force
January 21st, 2013
January 21, 2013 Pedestrian accidents caused by motor vehicles are a serious concern today for many in San Francisco, California. In fact, some are so worried about being struck by a car or truck according to Mayor Ed Lee, they are afraid to walk along the city’s streets. These fears have prompted city officials to […]
Serious Boat Accident Occurs In The San Francisco Bay
January 14th, 2013
January 14, 2013 An investigation has been launched into the Northern California Boating Accident that occurred in the San Francisco Bay this past week, in which an oil tanker collided with the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. According to NBC-Bay Area News, the accident happened at around 11:20 a.m. Monday when the 752-foot ship was being piloted underneath […]
CPSC Issues Recall on Heating/Cooling Units
January 7th, 2013
Jan. 7, 2013 The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has partnered with Goodman Company L.P., a Houston-based company, to recall approximately 155 of the Amana Packaged Gas/Electric Heating and Cooling units. A CPSC press release states the recall was issued after the company was notified of faulty information on the unit that poses significant harm […]
California Law Enforcement Works To Eliminate Distracted Driving
December 31st, 2012
December 31, 2012 Distracted driving is a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents across the United States, and in California, more than 200 Car Accidents were attributed to the behavior. According to the Daily Democrat, the state is battling the problem with the “Phone In One Hand. Ticket In The Other” campaign. Experts say that using a cellphone […]
Slip and Fall Accidents Common In the Workplace
December 17th, 2012
December 17, 2012 Slip and fall accidents are said to be responsible for causing thousands of injuries in hospitals each year. In fact, research conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found as many as 2,600 medical staff members reported missing at least one day of work last year due to injuries sustained in slip […]
Drugged Driving Becoming A Major Concern In California
December 10th, 2012
December 10, 2012 With the number of marijuana-related drugged driving accidents on the rise, many citizens are concerned about marijuana use and highway safety. CBS News discusses the problem and what law enforcement is doing to solve it. Santa Cruz County seems to be at the center of the debate, with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) […]
Head Injuries and Toxin Exposure May Lead To Onset Of Parkinson’s Disease
December 3rd, 2012
December 3, 2012 Researchers at UCLA discovered that the combination of exposure to dangerous pesticides and sustaining a California Brain Injury can lead to having a three times higher chance of developing Parkinson’s disease. An article published in Neurology stated the study was conducted by surveying more than 1,000 individuals over the age of 35 who live […]
Firefighters Warn Of Dangers When Using Firepot Fuel Gels
November 26th, 2012
November 26, 2012 Despite the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issuing a voluntary recall for the fuel gel used in a decorative flaming ceramic pot more than a year ago due to Fire and Burn Injury risks, firefighters in California are reminding residents these products are dangerous. ABC 7 News reports the flame inside the […]
California Ranked Among States With High Numbers Of Cooking Fires On Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2012
November 19, 2012 Millions of Americans fry turkeys each Thanksgiving. What many people don’t realize though is just how dangerous deep-frying a turkey can be. According to a press release published by CNBC.com, approximately 1,000 cooking fires are reported in the United States each Thanksgiving. Many of these accidents have resulted in people suffering serious fire […]
