Kettleman City families might never know exactly what caused 11 infants to be born with birth defects between 2007 and March 31 of this year. In a report released by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Public Health their comprehensive investigation found no common cause for the rash of birth defects […]
Woman dragged to her death in Antioch
A woman was struck by a car and dragged to her death during an argument early this morning in Antioch, according to Antioch police. The victim, whose name was not immediately released, had been arguing with a person in the parking lot of a produce store at 1725 Cavallo Road shortly before 1:50 a.m., said […]
New consumer product safety complaint database to be established
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission gave consumers an early holiday present, approving a Final Rule that will establish a publicly accessible consumer product safety complaint database. For the first time since the commission was created, manufacturers will no longer control the flow of information about their products. By spring, consumers will be able to […]
Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide from CPSC
The winter holiday season has arrived, and as consumers prepare to make their homes merry and bright, CPSC is providing a holiday decorating guide to help prevent fires and injuries this season. The common-sense safety tips include simple steps, such as careful candle placement and inspection of holiday lights for damage. During November and December, […]
Honda sued for wrongful death from defective seats
A lawsuit has been filed in Texas against Honda Motor Co., Ltd. by the parents of a young woman who died in her 2005 Honda Civic in April of this year, reports the Southeast Texas Record. The she lost control of her car and skidded off the rain slick road. She hit several trees and […]
