Hewlett Packard (HP) announced an expanded recall of several of it’s laptop computer batteries today that can overheat and cause fires.162,000 of the lithium-ion batteries used in HP and Compaq notebook computers were previously recalled in 2009 and 2010 by HP of Palo Alto, CA. The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire […]
Sonoma State student texting behind the wheel kills 2 year old
A Sonoma State University student has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in connection with the death of 2-year-old Rohnert Park girl. Kaitlyn Dunaway, 18, of Rohnert Park was allegedly distracted by her texting while she was driving struck and struck and killed Calli Murray as the girl across Snyder Drive holding her mothers hand […]
Alameda boy 13 killed after being stuck by SUV
A 13 year-old Alameda boy died Monday after being struck by a car at the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Everett Street, according to the Alameda Police Department. Brandon Sorensen, 13, was taken to Children’s Hospital in Oakland by Alameda County firefighters where he was pronounced dead. The accident occurred around 3:00 pm when […]
DUI Taxi driver causes wrong way crash on Hwy 1
A taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday after driving the wrong way on southbound Highway 1 and causing two other vehicles to collide when they tried to avoid him, according to CHP reports. At around 6 p.m. Monday, Steve Sharek, 57 years-old, of Santa Cruz was arrested by CHP […]
Honda recalls 833,000 more vehicles for defective airbags
Honda announced today that it is recalling an additional 833,000 vehicles for defective airbags. The defective air bags deploy with such force that the driver can be seriously injured or killed. This is Honda’s fourth recall for the same defect. Since late 2008 Honda has since recalled 1.7 million vehicles for the defective airbags. In […]
