Did you know that the average 18-wheeler you share Southern California's roads with can weigh up to 80,000 pounds? That's a max weight of 40 tons. To put that into perspective, passenger vehicles ranging from small cars to pickup trucks weigh between averages of approximately 1.5 tons to around 2.5 tons.
What is glyphosate, and why is it so dangerous?
If you own a home in Southern California, you may use Monsanto's Roundup to control the weeds in your yard. If you eat products made from soybeans or corn, you should know that these products are genetically engineered to tolerate herbicides and are "Roundup ready." In fact, around 94% of soybeans and 90% of corn grown in this country contain Roundup.
Could collision avoidance systems save your life?
Just about everyone here in Southern California uses technology on a daily basis. The advances in cell phones alone have changed the world. Now, automakers are finally taking advantage of technological advances to help keep you safer on the roads.
California makes employers reevaluate hair grooming policies
Unless your job allowed it, you would never go to work in your pajamas. You understand that you need to dress appropriately for your work environment. If you work in construction, jeans and a t-shirt are probably acceptable. If you work in an office, you wear business attire.
How will you feel when the adrenaline and shock wear off?
After looking at the state of the wreckage resulting from your car accident, you may have felt astounded that you weren't seriously injured. You went home that night feeling okay, but what about the next day or the day after that?
An old law could put your child at risk of injury or death
You would think that companies that make toys would make sure the items they make do not endanger children. Sadly, that isn't always the case.
How would you feel if your airplane pilot napped in the cockpit?
How can I find out if my vehicle is subject to a recall?
Did you hear about the Takata airbag recall? Is your car or truck affected by this recall? How do you find out?
