Summer most dangerous time for teen drivers in California
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Teen drivers in California face many hazards on the road due to their inexperience and reports showing that they are more likely to take risks behind the wheel.
Blown tries are hazardous on California roadways
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Many people who drive on California highways can recall seeing shredded truck tires at one time or another.
Deadly California plane crash raises serious safety questions
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On July 6, a large passenger airplane crashed as it approached a runway at the San Francisco International Airport.
Teen drivers more likely to take risks with young passengers
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Many readers in Sacramento can probably remember when they received their first set of car keys. As a teenager, having the ability to drive without adult supervision seems like a tremendous amount of freedom.
Study links cellphone use, running red lights
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Distracted driving significantly increases the risk of being in a car accident in California. Could the chances of getting in a car accident be due to more drivers running red lights? A new study suggests just that.
Three vehicle crash at bus stop kills two
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Two people died and four others suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash at a bus stop in Norridge, California. Investigators believe the accident may have involved "road rage" on the part of a motorist.
Fire truck hits motorcycle rider
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A 43-year-old firefighter from San Francisco was arrested approximately two hours after he was reported to have driven a truck right into a motorcycle rider. Police accused him of being intoxicated at the time of the accident.
When can officer use deadly force? Lawsuit says not this time
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Police officers are involved in some dangerous situations and their safety is important along with the safety of those that they "serve and protect." There are certainly some instances in which an officer is allowed to draw their weapon, but in ot
Despite spending California highways 4th worst in nation
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California spends approximatley five times more per mile on road maintenance and upgrades for the 18,260 miles worth of roads -- the 11th largest higway system in all 50 states.
Fatal teen car crashes increase in July
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Summer is the most dangerous time for teenagers to be driving in California and throughout the rest of the country. Every year, fatal car accidents involving teenagers increase during the summer months, especially around the Fourth of July.