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So how can you safely get your groceries home when the heat is on? Consumer Reports’ food-safety experts reveal some simple tips to save your food and keep your cool.

San Diego will begin temporary outdoor business operation compliance visits on Aug. 2, allowing business owners additional time to make required changes.

Police, firefighters and trauma center nurses offered lessons of survival Monday at an active shooter situation preparedness demonstration hosted by the city of Chula Vista. “Well I think this day and age with different things going on around the country it’s very important that people have a better awareness of their surroundings,” Chula Vista Police Department Detective Zak Szymczak...

Restaurants were given the opportunity to expand seating into parking spots and sidewalks, now they may need to make changes to stay up to code, reports NBC 7’s Dana Griffin

San Diego restaurants will have more time to make sure their outdoor dining sections are up to code after the city decided to extend that deadline into Aug. 2.

San Diego restaurant owners will have more time to ensure their outdoor patio spaces satisfy building standard code after the city decided to extend the deadline.

The July 4th weekend is traditionally the biggest and busiest holiday at San Diego beaches. There are many do’s and dont’s.

Beaches are expected to be packed for the Fourth of July weekend so San Diego police is reminding visitors to follow the law and safety precautions. NBC 7’s Rory Devine shares what beachgoers should know this holiday.

It’s that time of year again when firefighters and health officials warn people about the dangers of fireworks.

Despite warnings against consumer firework use, the National Safety Council has outlined safety guidelines for people to follow if they choose to engage with them. Here are the following questions you should be asking yourself before using consumer fireworks.

Cost and flexibility are most important for Americans planning to travel soon, and credit cards and contactless payment are the preferred methods.

California’s Click It or Ticket campaign is returning this year to remind residents the importance of buckling up.

This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off Monday and will last through June 6, but state leaders hope the message and its impact will make a lasting impression to keep drivers and passengers safe.

Here is some advice for swimming in natural bodies of water, like rivers and lakes.

With summer around the corner, here is some advice to keep your friends and family safe while at the pool.

Here are some tips to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe during your next beach day.

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob looks at the pros and cons of laminating vaccine cards and how they’ve been protected in the past.

More and more people receive a vaccine against COVID-19 each day. Some people want to laminate the cards to protect them, but vaccine cards have been around for decades. Laminating has not been a common form of protection.

The Downtown Santa Monica Ambassador Program is being expanded Thursday to include safety-related services in addition to the hospitality, custodial and homeless outreach efforts already in place.

Recent attacks on Los Angeles street vendors has inspired a man to step in and help by providing the vendors with pepper spray, tasers and personal security items.