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Using GPS in California Could Result in Legal Trouble

Using GPS in California Could Result in Legal Trouble

Very few of us even carry a map in the car with us. Why would we when GPS is so much more accurate and gives us directions while we actually drive. As wonderful as GPS devices are, if you’re driving in California and using one, you need to be careful. Like most states, California has […]

You Can’t Just Camp Here

You Can’t Just Camp Here

When you travel the U.S., you get to experience what each state has to offer. You also have to be aware of the laws in each state since not all of the states are the same. While you’re traveling through California, you may feel like camping out instead of stopping at a hotel. This is […]

The Consequences of Ignoring a Mandatory Evacuation

The Consequences of Ignoring a Mandatory Evacuation

Last year, California had a rash of wildfires that resulted in the police ordering a large number of mandatory evacuations. The idea of these mandatory evacuations is that it keeps people safe and allows emergency crews to focus on handling problems rather than saving people’s lives. The problem is that there are several people who […]

Citizens Push for Tougher Hit and Run Laws

itizens Push for Tougher Hit and Run Laws

A recent string of hit and run accidents has shaken the Los Angeles community to its core. In April there were four fatal hit and run accidents that are particularly troubling. These accidents took place on the 110 Freeway and were within a three-mile section. The hit and run accidents involved the deaths of one […]

California’s View on Golf Carts and Alcohol

California’s View on Golf Carts and Alcohol

All of us know that alcohol and driving a car/pickup truck/motorcycle don’t mix. In order to avoid getting a DUI some people decide that rather than drive their car to the local bar or party, they’ll take a golf cart instead. They figure that since you don’t need a driver’s license to operate a golf […]

Can a Police Officer Search Your Vehicle

Can a Police Officer Search Your Vehicle

One of the first things an officer often does when they pull you over for a traffic infraction is take a peek inside your car. In some cases, they’ll ask you to get out of the vehicle while they do a thorough search of the interior. Watching them go through the items you have tucked […]

Surviving the Heat of Summer

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California typically loves to warm up sooner, so it’s time to start preparing for that heat. If you don’t stay out of the heat, you can end up suffering from heat stroke or passing out. Knowing your body’s limits is important when it comes to heat. Plus, limiting your sun exposure can help lessen your […]

Bail Agents Are People Too

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We get caught up in the world around us most of the time and forget to remember that we are all human. For most of us,it feels like we are on the go 24/7. Due to that fact, when things don’t go the way we planned, we blow up on the nearest person. We get […]

When Shouldn’t You Leave Your Pet or Child in the Car?

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Should California Leave the US?

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The rumor mill is turning again about states seceding from the United States. This seems to be a reoccurring trend whenever we get a new president. Back when President Obama took office it seemed like Texas and a few southern states wanted to secede. Now, with President Trump in Office another state wants to secede, […]