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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injuries are the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 20. Across the country, almost 10,000 children die from accidents every year. An additional 9 million kids are admitted to emergency departments to receive treatment for injuries. Hospitalization rates for injuries are […]

Because California has pretty good weather all year, many Californians won’t notice much of a shift between spring and summer. Unless, of course, you’re among the large group of California residents who suffer from seasonal allergies. If so, you probably can’t help but notice that summer is in the air as well as in your […]

Citizens and tourists alike were invited to fireworks displays that were put on across the nation this past Independence Day holiday and following weekend. These ranged from small events on private property to huge gatherings on public land, but every single one of these events had more in common than just the exploding lights. Each […]

Summertime is one of the most dangerous times to be out on California’s roads, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is actually one of the deadliest times to be out there. This is, in part, due to an increased number of people drinking and driving during the summer and over the holiday. Law enforcement […]

We have previously written about the dangers of being a pedestrian in Oakland and neighboring cities. Many of the streets in the Bay Area were designed solely with automobile traffic in mind, thus making them unfriendly to pedestrians at best and deadly at worst. Poorly timed lights and crosswalk signals, very wide streets and high […]

There is a reason that dogs have earned the title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs make lovable pets; and in many households, dogs are just as much a part of the family as their human counterparts. But dog ownership is a big responsibility, especially if the dog you own has shown aggressive or violent tendencies. […]

Most of California’s major metropolitan areas are filled with pedestrians and bicyclists as well as cars and trucks, and the Bay Area is no exception. Despite this, however, it is clear that motor vehicles rule the road. In addition to the fact that these larger vehicles pose a threat to pedestrians and bicyclists, law enforcement […]

California readers no doubt remember the Toyota “sudden unintended acceleration” scandal that dominated the news a few years ago. While the story hasn’t received much media attention lately, that may soon be changing. Late last month, jury selection began on the first Toyota sudden acceleration lawsuit to go to trial. The lawsuit is on behalf […]

We have previously written that California has some of the most stringent anti-distracted-driving laws in the nation. The majority of states have banned texting while driving, but California is one of about a dozen states to prohibit all drivers from using handheld cellphones behind the wheel. In order to remain in compliance with this law, […]

Americans have a love affair with alcohol. We associate it with nearly every major holiday and celebration; we drink it while watching sports; and social rituals surrounding drinking are almost too numerous to count. For the most part, enjoyment of alcohol is just fine. Many of us can drink in moderation and make beer, wine […]