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• Woman,80, Killed by Two Cars

  Christina Cole | May 30, 2007 12:41 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  An 80-year-old woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident on Friday, at 8:15 p.m., after she was stuck by two cars, authorities said.The woman was struck by a northbound vehicle as she was crossing the street near the intersection of Brookhurst and Meridith Drive, said Hunting Beach Police.The impact caused the pedestrian to fall to the ground where she was then struck by another vehicle. Upon...

• Data Shows Avandia Increases the Risk of Heart Attack

  Christina Cole | May 28, 2007 6:36 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Safety data from controlled clinical trials has shown a significant increase in the risk of heart attack and heart-related deaths in patients that are taking Avandia (rosiglitazone) for type 2 diabetes.However, there is other published and non published data from long term clinical trials that contradict the evidence about the risk of heart attack in patients currently taking Avandia.While the...

• Whole Foods Recalls Sesame Butter for Possible Salmonella Contamination

  Christina Cole | May 26, 2007 2:50 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  The largest U.S. natural food store, Whole Foods Market, is recalling sesame butter for possible salmonella contamination. ConAgra Foods Inc. recalled peanut butter tainted with salmonella just three months ago.There have not been any confirmed illnesses reported to date, Whole Foods said in a statement by the FDA. The recall is for a Whole Foods brand of "tahini," a form of ground...

• Where is Grandma's Grave...and Where's Grandma? Family Wonders

  IB Contributor | May 26, 2007 7:24 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Cemetery negligence or fraud? How would you feel if you had no idea where your loved one was buried?A Charlotte, N.C. family is finding out the hard way. According to an article posted on the local WSOC TV's Web site, the family found out this week that their grandmother, Rebecca Grier, was not buried in the plot they were told she was buried in at York Memorial Cemetery. For four years, that's...

• KTM Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled

  Christina Cole | May 23, 2007 10:13 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with KTM North America Inc, have announced a voluntary recall of KTM Off-Road Motorcycles, because of a seal defect that can cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.Unless otherwise instructed, consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the nearest KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. .Approximately...

• Two Killed in Firery Crash, One in Critical Condition

  Christina Cole | May 21, 2007 1:36 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a four-car accident, Monday, on Pacific Coast Highway at 6:30 p.m., police said.A Honda was speeding when the driver lost control of the vehicle on Anderson Street, striking three other vehicles. The Honda swerved to the side into oncoming traffic where it was hit by a Ford Expedition, which split the car in half.The front half of the car...

• Woman Suffers Pit Bull Bite

  Christina Cole | May 19, 2007 9:13 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  An elderly woman suffered serious injury to her right arm, on Thursday, when she was attacked by pit bull terrier that had bitten her in the past.The attack occurred while the victim was visiting the dog owner's home. It appears the bite was unprovoked whilst the women were chatting in the living room during her visit.The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa by ambulance...

• Pedestrian Killed by Pregnant Drunk Driver

  Christina Cole | May 16, 2007 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  A woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident on Highway 9, Monday, when an intoxicated pregnant woman drove off the side of the rode, striking her with her vehicle, reports California Highway Patrol.California Highway Patrol was trying to piece together the chain of events that led up to the fatal accident.Fire Rescue was first on the scene where they discovered the driver had run her pickup...

• Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Cyclist

  Christina Cole | May 14, 2007 7:33 AM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  A motorcycle accident involving a pickup truck, Saturday, claimed the life of the cyclist, leaving him dead on the Escondido Freeway, authorities said.The motorcycle crash occurred at 1:37 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the Freeway in the center lane, south of Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard. The accident blocked two lanes of traffic, according to California Highway Patrol.A medical examiner was...

• Chrysler Recalls 400,000 Minivans

  Christina Cole | May 11, 2007 11:06 PM | 0 CommentsOrange County, CA

  Chrysler has recalled over 400,000 - 2005 Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans for defective airbags that may not deploy on impact due to corrosion on the sensors.Chrysler will be notifying customers of the auto defect and fixing all the faulty air bags. The recall affects only vehicles that were sold or registered in those states that use large amounts of road salt.Approximately...