Thousands of people are injured and killed in truck accidents every year – many right here in California. Yet a new bill would allow trucking companies to increase the maximum allowable weight for freight-shipping trucks […]
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Off-Label Prescriptions are now Legal
A federal district court in New York has ruled that the FDA cannot prohibit the promotion of medications for off-label use, so long as those uses are truthful. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed by […]
Read MoreFree Driving Classes
The California Highway Patrol is offering free driving classes for teens and parents at 6 p.m. on September 8th. The class, Start Smart, will be held at the CHP 420 Club, 3910 Alfred Harrell Highway […]
Read MoreGM Recalls an Additional 3.36 Million Cars
GM has announced a new recall for 3.36 million vehicles. As with a number of recalls issued by GM this year, the issue revolves around a faulty ignition switch. In this newest recall, the faulty […]
Read MoreFord Recalls over 1 million Vehicles
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for nearly 1.4 million 2013-2014 model Escape and C-Max vehicles due to issues with both airbag deployment and door handles. According to the company, a computer glitch may […]
Read MoreWhat is National Safety Stand-Down Week?
National Safety Stand-Down Week is a joint effort between OSHA, the Center for Construction Research and Training, the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council, and other organizations to increase awareness of the […]
Read MoreNearly Four Million Graco Car Seats Recalled
Graco, one of the most popular manufacturers of children’s products, has issued a recall for almost four million car seats sold between 2009 and 2013. According to the company, these seats have a buckle defect […]
Read MoreSalmonella Outbreak Sickens over 400 People in 23 States
On October 7, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a Public Health Alert regarding illness caused by the antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Heidelberg. This outbreak has been linked to chicken products […]
Read MoreFDA Recalls Dietary Supplement
The Food and Drug Administration used its new powers granted by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for just the second time in forcing a company to recall a popular dietary supplement last week. The […]
Read MoreCommon Types of Car Accident Injuries in Bakersfield
Every car accident is different and depending on factors unique to the accident, injuries can range from minor to fatal. In lucky circumstances, injuries sustained in car accidents will require little more than mild pain […]
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