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• Two Killed by Metrolink Train

  Shannon Weidemann | June 20, 2007 12:06 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  Two people were killed and another injured when their car was hit by a Metrolink train in Covina. There have been reports that the crossing gate was not down at the time of the accident. Data from the computer system shows that the arm was down at the time of the accident. At least one witness to the accident disputed the official account of events. "I saw the crash happen," said Dale...

• California Woman Killed in Car Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | June 18, 2007 1:46 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  A woman from California visiting friends in Michigan was killed when she caused a car accident. She stopped at an intersection and then proceeded to drive into the path of a pickup truck. Trooper Gerald Bockhausen of the State Police's Richmond Post said police still are investigating the accident, but determined Middel was at fault.Bockhausen said the driver of the truck and witnesses both...

• Food Poisoning Can Come in Many Forms

  Shannon Weidemann | June 16, 2007 2:55 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  Food poisoning can come in many forms and there are more that 250 food-borne illnesses. Most have the following symptoms though: nausea, vomitting, cramps, and diarrhea. It is important to know the signs and what to look for if you ever encounter Food-borne illnesses generally fall into two categories: those from food poisoning and those from an infection. Food poisoning is technically a...

• Vaccines on Trial for Causing Autism

  Shannon Weidemann | June 14, 2007 12:30 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is now hearing a case trying to prove that routine vaccinations caused autism in a child. The family of a 12-year-old girl with autism is asking the court to rule in their favor so that they may receive compensation from a federal vaccine injury fund. Theresa Cedillo and husband Michael allege thimerosal-containing vaccines weakened their daughter's immune...

• Chinese Toothpaste Recall Expanded

  Shannon Weidemann | June 12, 2007 12:19 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  17,000 units of Shir toothpaste has been added to the product recall of toothpaste made in China. The toothpaste contains diethylene glycol, a toxic agent found in anti-freeze. All brands of Shir toothpaste are affected by the recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently has increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China that contains the chemical, which can cause kidney and...

• Hit and Run Driver Injures Two People

  Shannon Weidemann | June 10, 2007 2:07 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  Two teenage girls trying to cross a road in Long Beach were hurt by a hit and run driver. The pedestrian accident happened on Saturday night. The victims were hit at the intersection of Second Street and Bay Shore Avenue. Police are not sure if the car ran a red light, or if the girls crossed when the light was still green.The vehicle fled, and the two teens were taken to a local hospital in...

• Wisconsin Nursing Home Resident May Have Been Abused

  Shannon Weidemann | June 08, 2007 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  A resident of the Allis Care Center in West Allis, Wisconsin may have been a victim of nursing home abuse. The woman was being treated for diabetes. Her family got a call that she had fell from her wheelchair and was taken to the hospital. Andalhari says, "my grandmother looked like, as if someone had a bat and beat her. Beat her face, the left side, with a bat. As if she was punched in the...

• Ground Beef Recalled Due to E. Coli

  Shannon Weidemann | June 04, 2007 11:59 AM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  75,000 pounds of ground beef made by a Californian company have been recalled due to possible exposure to e. Coli. United Food Group LLC is recalling all ground beef made on April 20th. The recalled brands are Moran's All Natural, Stater Bros., and Inter-American Products Inc. The recalled products were available at Albertson's, Grocery Outlet, Fry's, Save-A-Lot, Save-Mart, Smart and Final,...

• Long Beach Florist Shop Hit by Car

  Shannon Weidemann | June 02, 2007 12:31 PM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  A flower shop in Long Beach was hit by a car on Thursday morning critically injuring the driver of the car. No one at the florist was injured in the car accident. The driver's legs were pinned under the dashboard of her car. Some witnesses said they saw a white truck in the No. 3 lane of Lakewood Boulevard at the time of the crash, said Accident Investigations Detective Ray Dennison of the...

• Tips to Avoid Dog Bites

  Shannon Weidemann | May 31, 2007 10:52 AM | 0 CommentsLong Beach, CA

  National Dog Bite Prevention Week was last week and this is a great time to review some tips to avoid being biten by a dog. Common thought is that mail carriers are most at risk, but children are much more likely to receive a dog bite than any other group.  Don't run past a dog. The dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch prey.  If a dog is threatening, don't scream. Avoid eye...