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What is Negligence in California?

What is Negligence in California?

For the most part, you only hear the word negligence used in civil court cases where the plaintiff is trying to convince a judge that had the defendant not been negligent in some way, and the accident could have been avoided. While most negligence cases go through California’s civil courts, there are some cases of […]

4 Things Police Look for When Searching for Drunk Drivers in California

4 Things Police Look for When Searching for Drunk Drivers in California

Most of us have been there at least once in our lives. Even though we were perfectly sober at the time, the police pulled us over for a seemingly silly reason. The reason the police do this is that they have been trained to recognize these relatively minor driving issues as signs that the driver […]

Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Family Gathering

Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Family Gathering

‘Tis the season when many of us are getting together with both our immediate and extended family to celebrate the holidays. While this is supposed to be a fun time that is full of joy and shared memories, all of us are painfully aware that whenever a family gathers, there’s always a chance that an […]

Teen Marijuana Use in California

Teen Marijuana Use in California

Recreational marijuana is legal in California. However, that doesn’t mean that teens are allowed to partake in marijuana. At this point, it’s legal for anyone who is over the age of 21, to grow, use, and carry marijuana in California. That age limit is important. If a person is 21 and enjoying some marijuana, they’re […]

Current Cell Phone Scams

Current Cell Phone Scams

It seems like this is the time of year when your cell phone never stops ringing. Most of the calls likely come from friends and family members who either want to catch up or who are hoping to finalize holiday plans. Other calls are probably simply Robo callers that signify a sales call. The challenge […]

What to Do When You’ve Been Involved in a Car Accident

What to Do When You've Been Involved in a Car Accident

Car accidents happen, and even when you do everything in your power to drive defensively and avoid a collision, there could be a time when despite your best efforts you find yourself involved in an accident which is why now is the best time to learn the proper way to respond. Secure Your Car The […]

Money Saving Tips for the Holidays

Money Saving Tips for the Holidays

All the signs point to us being poised on the brink of a recession. Between inflation and the outrageously high price of fuel, most of us are looking at the holidays and wondering if there is any way we can save a little money yet still enjoy the holiday season. The good news is that […]

Do You Have to Get your Dog or Cat Sterilized in California?

Do You Have to Get your Dog or Cat Sterilized in California?

For many of us, our dogs/cats are an important part of our family. We can’t imagine life without them. What you might not know is that if own a dog or cat in California, there are some spay/neuter rules you should be aware of. At some point, California lawmakers, many of whom are pet lovers […]

Common Credit Card Scams

Common Credit Card Scams

When most of us think about credit card scams, we automatically assume they involve numbers being stolen or that someone used our identity to take out a credit card in our name. The truth is that there are many different types of credit card scams we need to be aware of. Phishing Scams Phishing scams […]

4 Facebook Scams You Should Know About

4 Facebook Scams You Should Know About

Most of us spend a surprising amount of time on Facebook. We love posting about the exciting things taking place in our lives, we enjoy looking at the photos loved ones share, and we often treat it like an interesting party line that provides a legal way to spy on the lives of others. We […]