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Like humans, dogs display a wide variety of personalities and dispositions. And as much as we want to believe that these beloved household pets would never attack a human, the statistics speak for themselves. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Of […]

Now that summer is in full swing, a lot of Oakland residents will be out enjoying the nice weather. If you own a pool, this probably means swimming with the kids and perhaps inviting the neighbors over for a pool party. But as a pool owner, you also need to be aware of the serious […]

We often write about the dangers of car accidents, but have you ever tried to cross a busy street in the Bay Area? It's practically a game of Russian Roulette. Oakland and other Bay cities primarily have streets that were designed with only the needs or motorists in mind. That's why pedestrian accidents are so […]

While there is no accounting for small preferences like color or souped-up speakers, most Americans are looking for the same things when buying a new car. Chief among these is safety. It doesn’t matter how cool a car looks if it doesn’t protect you during a crash. Auto manufacturers and government regulators put new vehicles […]

You hear a lot about distracted driving causing accidents, and it’s true that texting and other forms of distraction are responsible for many motorist injuries and deaths. Aggressive driving, on the other hand, does not receive as much attention, but can be just as deadly. When you’re driving down an Oakland highway with traffic flowing […]

In 2012 alone, approximately 1,000 pedestrians were struck by cars, trucks and motorcycles while they were traveling the streets of San Francisco. Of those 1,000 pedestrians, at least 19 were killed as a result of their injuries and others were debilitated by the accidents. San Francisco is a green city that promotes alternatives to motor […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injuries are the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 20. Across the country, almost 10,000 children die from accidents every year. An additional 9 million kids are admitted to emergency departments to receive treatment for injuries. Hospitalization rates for injuries are […]

Because California has pretty good weather all year, many Californians won’t notice much of a shift between spring and summer. Unless, of course, you’re among the large group of California residents who suffer from seasonal allergies. If so, you probably can’t help but notice that summer is in the air as well as in your […]

Citizens and tourists alike were invited to fireworks displays that were put on across the nation this past Independence Day holiday and following weekend. These ranged from small events on private property to huge gatherings on public land, but every single one of these events had more in common than just the exploding lights. Each […]

Summertime is one of the most dangerous times to be out on California’s roads, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is actually one of the deadliest times to be out there. This is, in part, due to an increased number of people drinking and driving during the summer and over the holiday. Law enforcement […]