What Are the Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents?

There are many factors that can contribute to bicycle accidents, some of which are related to drivers in their automobiles. Oftentimes, drivers fail to consider the fact that they are sharing the road with motorcyclists and bicyclists and make mistakes, such as making turns without looking for cyclists and not

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The Return And Hazard Of Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time is a biannual event that some people look forward to and other people dread. Some people love the extra hour of sleep (mostly people without young children whose sleep cycles aren’t yet determined by clocks). The reality is the additional hour of sleep comes at the cost of

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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 350K Portable Propane Heaters

Harbor Freight Tools is voluntarily recalling about 350,000 propane heaters after learning that windy conditions may render the safety shutoff inoperable, posing a burn hazard. The specific issue is that strong winds may redirect the propane flame to the back of the unit and as a result melt the “tip

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Caltrans Is Testing A New Type Of Sign On Highway 99

Caltrans is hoping traffic on Highway 99 will flow differently and more safely in the near future. In early November 2021 Caltrans will install 10 “Variable Speed Advisory” signs on Northbound 99 between Elk Grove Blvd and the Highway 50 interchange. “Beginning November 1 motorists will see VSA signs displaying

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