August 12, 2020 | 5:00 am
The Law Office of Chain | Cohn | Stiles has awarded 11 drivers education scholarships as part of the new “Guided Partners in Safety (GPS) Scholarship” program. The scholarships program aims to support a new generation of teen drivers, build guided partners in safety, and help pay for student driver’s education training, while keeping safety ...
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July 1, 2020 | 6:00 am
As COVID-19 continues to spread locally and statewide regulations block public gatherings, officials are putting a halt to large fireworks shows this Fourth of July, leading many to celebrate at home. And while lighting fireworks in your own yard might seem festive and fun, it’s important to celebrate our nation’s Independence safely, so your holiday ...
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June 17, 2020 | 6:00 am
The heat has arrived in Kern County, and the extreme triple digit weather is not going anywhere any time soon. As the temperatures rise above 100 degrees, Chain | Cohn | Stiles reminds local residents to take extra care to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. In fact, more than 600 people in ...
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May 20, 2020 | 6:00 am
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and a time to raise awareness on steps that can be taken to reduce the number of electrically-related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss — at work and at home. Did you know that the United States sees nearly 200 electrical-related fatalities per year, according to Occupational Safety and ...
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Our children’s safety can be one of the most important focuses in our lives, which makes two national observances this week especially vital. This week in the United States we are observing “School Bus Safety Week” and “Teen Driver Safety Week.” Learn safety tips, statistics, and other important information about these observances below. “Our children’s safety ...
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August 14, 2019 | 3:34 pm
The streets in the mornings and afternoons are filled with cars, bikes, SUVs and buses. The sidewalks, too, are lined with pedestrians, short and tall. This can only mean one thing: It’s back to school in Kern County! Students in K-12 schools started the new school year Aug. 14, including the largest elementary and high ...
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July 10, 2019 | 11:33 am
Even with the new gas tax in California, one of the most cost efficient ways to get your family from point A to point B this summer is on the road. Especially in Kern County and the Central Valley, many popular destinations are just a few hours away by car. But summer is also one ...
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July 1, 2019 | 4:36 pm
As the sun starts to set on Fourth of July, Kern County streets start to shine bright with multi-colored fountains of light and flashes. But a celebration of our nation’s independence can turn tragic quickly without proper fireworks safety measures. In fact, did you know about 11,000 people are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms ...
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May 8, 2019 | 10:41 am
May is National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the power of the bicycle, and Chain | Cohn | Stiles is partnering with the local bicycle advocacy group, Bike Bakersfield, to promote bike safety throughout Kern County. Bicycle accidents are on the rise in Bakersfield and the Central Valley, and sadly, so are deaths. In ...
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As Santa checks his list, you also should be checking your list this holiday season — your safety checklist, that is. The holidays are ripe with dangers, from roadway hazards during holiday travel, to dangers at home from keeping warm and holiday decorating. It’s important you and your family take careful steps in celebrating, and make ...
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