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14-year-old burn victim shares warning after nail polish remover ‘explodes'
An Ohio teenager sustained severe burns over 13% of her body after a candle ignited nail polish remover vapor. She’s now using her story to warn others.
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‘Ghost-bike' memorial replaced in Mission Valley for bicyclist killed in 2021
A memorial ghost bike for a cyclist killed in 2021 was destroyed by fire on Jan. 5, but thanks to the San Diego cycling community and his widow, a replacement memorial was installed Sunday.
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Mission Valley ‘ghost-bike' memorial's vandalism renews widow's call for safer streets
The family of a man killed in a wrong-way crash is raising money to fix his vandalized memorial. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports.
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Mission Valley ‘ghost-bike' memorial's vandalism renews widow's call for safer streets
Laura Keenan is raising money to repair the memorial but is also calling attention to ongoing demands from the cycling community.
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Apartment complex near USD facing lawsuit for unsafe conditions, high rent
Parents and students are concerned about the living conditions at a student housing unit near the University of San Diego.
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City attorney says students living in unsafe housing
NBC 7’s Shellye Leggett explains what permits are missing and what is being done.
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Beverly Hills bans silly string and shaving cream for Halloween
Beverly Hills residents will be asked to throw these products away if seen with them in public.
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US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
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Report calling for permanent fencing, roundabout near Hollywood sign approved
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved two separate reports calling for permanent fencing and the installation of a roundabout to address public safety around the hillside streets leading to the Hollywood sign.
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El Cajon construction site causing dangerous confusion for drivers, loss of business, locals say
The City of El Cajon began building a roundabout to improve the flow of traffic and reduce the number of accidents. Instead, business owner said, the road remains unsafe and the construction is hammering their business.
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El Cajon construction site causes confusion among drivers
NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada spoke to store managers about issues they say are caused by construction.
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Must-know Safety Tips for Traveling with Your Furry Friend
Read these before hitting the road with your pet in tow.
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Protect your children from hot car deaths with these three tips
Young children face the highest risk of fatality from heat-related incidents in the car. Here are three tips to ensure the safety of your child and prevent any potential incidents.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.
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7 tips for safe swimming this summer
Here are some important swimming and pool safety tips to make the most of your summer while staying safe.
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UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike
UPS has reached a contract with its 340,000-person union, averting a potential strike that would have disrupted deliveries for businesses and households nationwide. The Teamsters called the tentative agreement announced Tuesday “historic” and “overwhelmingly lucrative.” The agreement, which must still be ratified by union members, includes a provision to increase starting pay for part-time workers, which had been a sticking...
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New state bill would require licenses for e-bikes
They’re a popular way to get around, but they can be very dangerous. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports on a proposal moving through the state legislature.
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Follow these 5 tips for safe swimming in rivers or lakes
With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force.
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Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles Will Be Required
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years. The announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration represents its latest move toward regulating electronic systems that take on certain tasks that drivers themselves have normally done. NHTSA...
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Safest Vehicles for Teen Drivers — Including Ones Under $10,000
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports teamed up to compile a list of safe and practical vehicles for young drivers.