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Consumers may have seat on Public Service Commission A consumer advocate may soon be seated on the state Public Service Commission. The state Assembly has passed A.5838, sponsored by Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, D-Corona, by a 138-9 vote this week. Assemblyman Joe Giglio voted in favor of the consumer advocate while Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-James...

Daylight Saving Time is a good time to remember to check your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector batteries.

Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace the battery immediately. Be sure to purchase smoke alarms with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. Mount them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from windows, doors, and ducts.

Anything that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas that can kill. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries yearly, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove, and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris.