Patricia Rothwell, 58, of San Jose was cited yesterday for running a red light, causing an accident that injured a family of four on Wednesday. Rothwell, who was driving an SUV, ran a red light at Blossom Hill and Harwood Roads striking a Nissan on the drivers side door area, carrying four members of a […]
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Water walking a deadly activity for children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a consumer alert urging consumers to stop participating in a new type of water-related recreational activity called water walking. Water walking or water walking balls have numerous brand or ride names. The spheres have no emergency exit and can be opened only by a person outside […]
Five injured in two vehicle San Jose auto accident
Five people were injured in an accident including one female passenger who was thrown from a minivan, according to the San Jose Fire Department officials. All five people were rushed to the hospital with moderate injuries and were expected to survive. The accident occurred at Blossom Hill and Harwood Roads just outside the Blossom Hill […]
House fires prompt recall of Lasko fans
Serious fires, in at least two homes and one barn prompted Lasko to recalls 4.8 million box fans this past week. The faulty box fans which sold for $12 to $25 have been the cause of extensive property damage in the fires that have been reported. Lasko recalled the fans which have am electrical failure […]
Big-rig accident caused oil spill and traffic nightmare
The California Highway Patrol has closed down two lanes on the transition ramp from southbound Interstate Highway 880 to southbound Interstate Highway 238 in San Leandro this morning, a CHP officer said. The closure which was caused by a big-rig accident, punctured the oil tank causing a spill according to Officer Peter Van Eckhardt said. […]
