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Co-Sleeping, Cluttered Cribs Blamed For Sharp Rise In Infant Deaths

Unsafe sleeping is now the leading preventable cause of infant deaths in Los Angeles County, health officials said Wednesday.

2013/05/08

West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. (credit: CBS)

Officials Deem Threat Against Stevenson Ranch High School Bogus

Authorities and school administrators said Monday that a threat against a Stevenson Ranch high school was unsubstantiated.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/06

LAUSD Bus Inspection Reports Show Major Safety Violations

While your children ride LAUSD buses, we obtained the most recent reports, finding fuel leaks, steering violations that could endanger students, and bad brakes.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/03

6 Boys Need Rescue After Being Stranded On Hillside

Six hikers — all boys — has to be hoisted to safety Sunday after they got stranded on a hillside in Veterans Memorial Park.

2013/04/07

LAUSD Hires 440 Security Aides For Its Elementary Schools

The Los Angeles School District is increasing the safety of its schools. As part of a $4.2 million plan to increase school security, the district has hired 440 security aides armed with radios to patrol its elementary schools.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/03

Officials Launch ‘Safety On Sunset’ Campaign To Reduce Reckless, Distracted Driving

An awareness campaign to reduce reckless and distracted driving along Sunset Boulevard was announced Tuesday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/13

Ronald Martinez (credit: Whittier Police Department)

Ex-Employees File Lawsuit Against Whittier School In Ongoing Stalker Case

Former employees of a Whittier Catholic school filed a lawsuit against the school, its administrators and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in connection with a man convicted of stalking the principal.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/22

Boxer Claims SoCal Edison Knew Generators At San Onofre Nuke Plant Were Flawed

Barbara Boxer pressed federal regulators Wednesday to open a probe at the shuttered San Onofre nuclear power plant after uncovering documents that she said suggest the utility that runs it took shortcuts that compromised safety.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/06

UCLA Police Encourage Students To Be Safe In Wake Of Attempted Sexual Assault, Robbery

School officials are encouraging UCLA students to take safety measures in the wake of two recent unrelated crimes near the Westwood campus.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/08

Unfounded Threats Prompt Increased Police Presence At SoCal Schools

Multiple unsubstantiated rumors resulted in increased presence by authorities at Bell Gardens High School and other schools on Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/21

UCLA Medical Center Gets ‘F’ In Hospital Safety Survey

One of the Southland’s most prestigious hospitals received a failing grade for patient safety in a survey released Wednesday.

2012/11/28

Police: Principal’s Stalker Not A Danger To Whittier School Kids

Police Tuesday said students at a Catholic school in Whittier are not in danger because of the principal’s stalker despite concerns raised by a former teacher.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/27

Thanksgiving Safety Tips From Whole Foods Market

Ever had food poisoning? Trust us, it’s not pretty.

2012/11/21

Revolights Take Cycling Safety To A Whole New Level!

Adam Pettler and Kent Frankovich, creators of the Revolights System visited the KCAL9 studios Friday to talk about their first-of-its kind technology that’s taking cycling safety to a whole new level!

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/14

Remote-Controlled Brake System Unveiled To Prevent Metrolink Crash Repeat

Federal transportation officials on Monday introduced a new system designed to prevent head-on train collisions like the Metrolink disaster four years ago.

2012/09/10

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