Web Links: Info and Links from Stories on KTVU

Local and State News/Resources:

El Nino information:
• http://ggweather.com/enso.htm
• http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
• www.usgs.gov/elnino.html

How Safe Are Your Tires?
When was the last time you tested your tires? How safe are they on the Bay Area's wet highways or on the snowy roadways in the Sierra? Watch KTVU Consumer Editor Tom Vacar's special report on tire safety Monday night on the 6 p.m. KTVU Channel 2 News.
More info: Signs of Wear | Tires: Inside and Out

Bay Area Food Banks
1-800-870-FOOD (3663)
www.bayareahunger.org
(When calling the 800 number in the Bay Area, a caller will be connected to the food bank in their county.)

• If you would like more information on the orphan crisis in Romania and what you can do to help children and young adults profiled in Leslie Griffith's special report, please contact:
World Vision
1501 Washington Avenue
Albany, California 94707
phone: 510-525-5665

Or, visit these websites:
• http://www.worldvision.org/
• http://www.usembassy.ro/
• http://www.ici.ro/romania/

• Nursing Homes: A Special Report

• Calif. State Dept. of Foresty and Fire

• West Nile Virus: FAQs

• Earthquake Hazards and Preparedness -- A New Map

• Donations for Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas Foundation, c/o Andrews & Kurth LLP, 600 Travis, Suite 4200, Houston, Texas 72002.

• Found Money and Unclaimed Property

• Advice For Reducing The Danger of Child Abduction

• Info on Slaveholders and Insurance Policies

• Info For Victims of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

• GG Bridge Toll: $5? Get Info Here

• Message Board: Where is the Cheapest Gas in Bay Area?

• Safe Schools and Violence Program Web Site (February, 2002)

• 'Dog Rescue' Web site: www.secondchancerescue.com
Phone: 415-721-1721

• Check Slide Hazards: USGS Seismic Maps (2/21/02)

• Landslides and local areas most vulnerable (11/21/01)

• Local Researchers Find Key to Youthful Genes (2/18/02)

• New Seismic Hazard Area in South Bay (2/7/02)

• Get Report on "Meanest" City, State for Homeless (1/15/02)

• El Nino Forecasting for Northern Calif.

• Weather Tips: Road Closures, Airport Links, Snow Reports and More

• Travel Links: Local Airport and Airlines Info

• Academic Test Scores in California

• Misc. Resources: Legislators, Bay Bridge design info, get public transit links and more.

Current Terrorism News/Resources:

• Food Supply Threat/Safety

• Tom Vacar: Anthrax vs. Flu Symptoms(11/6/01)

• Tom Vacar's Guide to Biological and Chemical Personal Defense (11/1/01)

• State of CA Office of Emergency Services

• Lisa Beamer's "Beamer Foundation"

Health/Consumer/Science

• HMOs and Your Prescription: 'Rebates' or Kickbacks? (May, 2002)

• Best-ranked, and the worst-ranked, jobs in the country (May, 2002)

• Anti-Depressants: Dangerous Side Effects (March, 2002)

• Toxic Mold (February, 2002)

• Special Report: "Tall Girls"

• Information on Saving For College

• EarthquakeTracker.com

• Campaign Information Web Sites: Tom Vacar reports

• Brian Banmiller: Surviving a Layoff and more financial advice (11/2/01)

• John Sasaki's Report on Job Trends: Links and More (11/1/01)

• "Morning After" Pill Links

• Segway Human Transporter (12/3/01)

• Segment 2 Report: "Drugs by Mail" (11/26/01) -- Resources online:
-- National Assoc. of Boards of Pharmacy
-- FDA: "Buying Medicines Online" 1-888-463-6332

• "Juice Medicines" by John Fowler (11/6/01)

• Tom Vacar's Flu/Cold Guide (11/5/01)

National Interest: Recalls, etc

• Cisco Recalls ADSL Adapters: Fire Hazard