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California’s Assembly Bill 435 (AB 435)

A new law in California is bringing attention to a critical safety issue: are vehicles, failing short adults? Starting January 1, 2027, California will implement Assembly Bill 435, which updates child passenger safety standards. The new law uses a size-based "5-Step Fit Test" for... Read More.

Mammoth Mountain Ski Patroller Dies in Avalanche During Mitigation Work

Mammoth Mountain ski patroller Cole Murphy, 30, died Sunday from injuries sustained during an avalanche while performing mitigation work on Friday morning. The resort closed for two days following the incident on Lincoln Mountain, which also left a second patroller with non-life-threatening injuries. This is the... Read More.

Backcountry Skier Rescued After Avalanche Near Mount Rose Summit

Yesterday afternoon, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR), Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), and REMSA responded to a report of a male backcountry skier who was partially buried in an avalanche near Mount Rose Summit. With deteriorating weather conditions and time being... Read More.

PG&E Mobilizes for Potent Holiday Week Storms

Ahead of a pair of strong winter storms expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow to Northern and Central California during the holiday week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews are readying to respond to expected power outages. The storms are forecast... Read More.

Pilot Program Targets Speeders to Make California Highways Safer

What you need to know: The DMV and CHP have launched a pilot program that takes swift action against drivers who are caught traveling more than 100 mph in the hopes of reducing potentially deadly crashes. The FAST (Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets) program automatically... Read More.
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