As seen on CBS News: A dog that mauled a 4-year-old Phoenix boy has received thousands of pleas for mercy through a Facebook campaign ahead of a court hearing to decide his fate. A municipal court judge could rule at a March 25 hearing on whether Mickey, a pit bull
People often wonder about the difference between a hurricane, a cyclone and a typhoon. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), meteorologically there is no difference. These three storms all have the same properties, particularly very low pressure at the center. The difference lies not in strength or
Everyone loves St. Patrick’s Day. Green rivers, green beer, green ham… OK… maybe not so much the green ham, but the green beer and other potent potables are definitely part of the celebrations. It’s easy to lose yourself in the fun when you celebrate St. Paddy’s, but paying attention to
States are given the responsibility for setting forth the rules and requirements regarding driver’s license renewals for each state resident, including any exceptions for older drivers. Here, we will list renewal requirements for senior drivers in each of our 50 states. Two Year Renewals Hawaii (2-year renewals, 72) Indiana (2-year renewals, 81)
Insurance companies recognize that policyholders are encountering a larger number of auto accident scams all across the country. Scammers work long stretches of road where victims can be cornered using multiple vehicles. Once the accident occurs, all but the scammer vehicle involved will disappear. These activities leave the policyholder appearing
For Los Angeles, list is a first step toward improved quake safety University of California list of L.A.’s older concrete buildings is a starting point on a long and costly road. By Rong-Gong Lin II, Rosanna Xia and Doug Smith 7:25 PM PST, January 25, 2014 The University of California’s
After losing their Beverlywood home to a fire during the holidays in December 2011, a Los Angeles family recently moved into a new home, a gift from their community. The so-called Eco Bungalow is the first of its kind, a fire-safe, energy-efficient, non-toxic and affordable building constructed with materials donated
The tragic story of Damian Young, who recently died in his Mid-City home after his room caught on fire, is a sobering reminder as to why it is important to have working smoke detectors in your home. Young, 37, often burned candles and incense in his room, which was located