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HOUSTON — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends kids use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets to reduce the risk of drowning. Life jackets can be used for a variety of activities ranging ...

Summer is upon us and that means it's time for beach days and pool parties. But, for young ones, this means it's also time to be water safe. Irvine is launching a Floatie Exchange Program on Saturday, ...