If you have children who will be trick-or-treating in Bakersfield this Saturday, take extra precautions to help ensure they remain safe. This doesn’t necessarily mean limiting time outdoors and combing over every candy for signs […]
Read MoreHighway 58 Mudslide
One hundred and ninety two vehicles, including semi-trucks and busses, were impacted by the mudslide on Highway 58 in Kern County last Thursday. Miraculously, no one was hurt – either by the slide or by […]
Read MoreCheerios May not be Gluten Free
Cheerios has launched an aggressive campaign touting their advanced process that removes gluten from their products. The problem is it doesn’t, and dozens of people with gluten allergies and the autoimmune disorder Celiac have already […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Family Against Drunk Drivers
While the major fall and winter holidays are still a few months away, The National Highway Safety Administration has already begun to roll out their drunk driving prevention campaign. Drunk driving accounts for over 30% […]
Read MoreHyundai Recall
Hyundai has issued a recall for 470,000 Sonata sedans due to issues with the engine that could result in failure while driving. The recall includes models manufactured between 2011 and 2012 at the Hyundai plant […]
Read MoreIs Increasing Truck Weight a Good Idea?
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 […]
Read MoreOff-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 MoreDeadly Car Accidents on the Rise
According to the National Safety Council, fatal traffic accidents are up 14% from this same time last year, putting the country on course to pass 40,000 traffic-related deaths for the first time is eight years. […]
Read MoreOverturned Big Rig on Highway 58
A truck accident on westbound Highway 58 left three lanes of traffic blocked for several hours on August 16th. Occurring just outside of Keene, no serious injuries were reported in this accident – a rarity […]
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