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Posted on May 15, 2012 By Blog Manager
San Jose is set to adopt a law holding parents liable for parties with underage drinking in their homes. The City Council is expected to approve the "social host" ordinance at their next ...
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Posted on May 3, 2012 By Blog Manager
A bicyclist's safety on the road depends on the five essential bicycling skills. These skills can reduce your risk of injury. Handling: Control your bike. Know how to handle (start, stop, turn, ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Blog Manager
Last month, the City of Gilroy paid $450,000 in a hush-hush $700,000 settlement to a 70-year-old man who sued after tripping over a patch of jagged, uplifted sidewalk on Martin Street in front of ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Blog Manager
A 14-year-old San Jose boy remains hospitalized with a serious head injury after being struck by a truck last week on Tully Road, according to police and the teen's family. The boy's family ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Blog Manager
The Department of Toxic Substances Control reported that some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and that are advertised as free of a socalled "toxic trio" of chemicals ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 By Blog Manager
Ford Motor Co is recalling more than 140,000 Focus cars (2012) in order to repair a potential problem with the passenger-side windshield wiper motor. A seal plug in the wiper motor electrical ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2012 By Blog Manager
A pit bull owner was arrested and his dog impounded after the dog attacked a Fairfax policewoman and a resident at a Little League game. Both suffered bite wounds to their hands and wrists during the ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2012 By Blog Manager
SAN LEANDRO -- An Oakland woman died late Tuesday night when a vehicle driven by her daughter got stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by a freight train, authorities said. Pei Chuang Haung, 77, ...
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Posted on Apr 5, 2012 By Blog Manager
No matter how well you drive, you are not safe unless your vehicle is in good condition. You keep your vehicle in good condition by having the vehicle properly maintained. If it is not, your car could ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2012 By Blog Manager
Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 554,000 CR-V (2002-2004) and Pilot (2003) vehicles in the U.S. to inspect and replace components of the headlight wiring system. Honda stated that there ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2012 By Blog Manager
Judge Burton Mattson rejected Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s appeal of a $16.8 million fine for failing to check gas pipes for leaks in seven Contra Costa County communities (Pittsburg, Antioch, ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By Blog Manager
At one time or another, almost everyone has inhaled helium to entertain others or just oneself with a squeaky, high voice. Helium is an inert gas, meaning that it does not react chemically with the ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2012 By Blog Manager
The Food and Drug Administration released a statement cautioning consumers that skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps and lotions contaminated with Mercury have been found in at least 7 states ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Blog Manager
California drivers squawked, they talked, and one or two -- could it have been you? -- even balked at having cellphones ripped from their hands when the state law forbidding the use of handheld phones ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2012 By Blog Manager
In late February, passengers who were traveling on a Carnival Splendor cruise were robbed by hooded gunman. The 22 passengers left the ship in port city of Puerto Vallarta to go on a nature hike in ...
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Posted on Feb 28, 2012 By Blog Manager
On Wednesday February 22, there was a terrible train crash in Argentina. At least 49 people have been killed and hundreds of people have been injured. The morning train was full of rush-hour commuters ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Blog Manager
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking automakers to design devices that prevent a driver from using social networks, such as Twitter and Facebook while the vehicle is running. Ray ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 By Blog Manager
It is important for drivers to properly maintain their vehicles and to take necessary precautions before hitting the road for the winter season. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
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Posted on Feb 9, 2012 By Blog Manager
The tragedy started when Josh Powell lost custody of his two boys last week. His wife, Susan Cow-Powell disappeared in 2009 and Powell is a suspect. He was in a custody battle with Susan's ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Blog Manager
On Wednesday February 1, Post Said's Al-Masry team beat Cairo's Al-Ahly team 3-1. Fans rushed the field after the home team defeated Egypt's top club team unexpectedly. After the game, ...
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Posted on Feb 1, 2012 By Blog Manager
PG&E could possibly be facing substantial amount in fines in regards to the 2010 San Bruno Fire; if they are guilty of systemic violations in both state and federal safety regulations. The ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2012 By Blog Manager
On Friday January 13, 2012, a loud bang indicated that something was going terribly wrong on the Costa Concordia Italian cruise ship. The 4,000 people on board began to panic as the ship quickly came ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Blog Manager
While motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity, and it is likely that most personal injury attorneys would advise against riding on a motorcycle, if you are insistent on biking, please pick ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Blog Manager
Every year in the United States, there is almost 500 unintentional deaths and more than 1700 suicides that are related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Blog Manager
Popular chain Build-A-Bear is voluntarily recalling around 300,000 of its teddy bears. The teddy bear recall comes after fears that the stuffed toys' eyes may pop out . Younger children could ...
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