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Don’t Get Yourself into Trouble This Saint Patrick’s Day

Don’t Get Yourself into Trouble This Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday where people get to cut loose for a while and go out and party. While there are plenty of people who know how to do this responsibly, there are also plenty of people who don’t know when to call it quits. They let things get too out of […]

Do Video Games Lead to Violence

Do Video Games Lead to Violence

Hate crimes, violence, and negatives attitudes seem to be a dime a dozen. In a victim and attacker society, we often look for who is to blame. The story usually goes: Find whose fault it is Shame them into acting how society believes they should act Act surprised when it doesn’t work Repeat Whatever side […]

How Taxes Can Make Someone Violent: The Angry Taxpayer

How Taxes Can Make Someone Violent The Angry Taxpayer

Happy-go-lucky tax commercials plague our screens with promises of a stress free tax season. Articles, ads, and website will tell you, “don’t stress, it’s just taxes” Co-worker, Karen, will tell you how easy it is, and belittle you for not completing your taxes yet. What Karen doesn’t tell you, is that she pays for someone […]

Autopilot Is Not the Same as Automated Driving

Autopilot Is Not the Same as Automated Driving

Today’s modern world has granted us all access to a lot of different and spectacular technologies. You can now print from any smart device without needing to plug a cable into the printer. If you have a Tesla, you can even summon your car from its parking spot. This is called Enhanced Autopilot and it […]

Annoying Neighbors Getting to You?

Annoying Neighbors Getting to You?

When you move into your first house or apartment, you’re faced with new problems that you previously never considered before. Things like what kind of paper towels to buy, where to do laundry, how to do laundry, and many other adult tasks. When you decide on a first home, you mainly are focused on appearances. […]

According to California, You Can’t Go Here

According to California, You Can’t Go Here

California is at it again with some interesting laws. Sometimes you read headlines and you find yourself scratching your head thinking it can’t be true. Well, sometimes the truth is borderline crazy. Yes, California does actually have travel bans to various states in the nation. Who knew that states could ban each other? These travel […]

At What Age Can You Leave Your Child Alone

Every parent has been there. They need to quickly run into town for something such as a gallon of milk, an emergency dental appointment, or to pick up something from work. You don’t want to bring your child with you, but you’re not sure if you’re legally allowed to leave them at home. California’s Laws […]

Home Security While on Vacation

Going on vacation is lots of fun but coming home and finding out that your house has been broken into isn’t. There are several things you can do to keep your home safe while you’re having a good time. Talk to Your Neighbors/Friends An abandoned house is one that attracts burglars. You want there to […]

Getting Involved in Neighborhood Watch

Bail information in Valencia CA

Neighborhood Watch is becoming increasingly common in communities all over California, and it’s been a good thing. In most cases, the crime rate dropped significantly once the civilian program was put into place. Recent data released by the U.S Department of Justice reported that on the average, communities with an active an organized neighborhood watch […]

Fireworks and California

Fireworks are lots of fun. They’re a great way to entertain your friends and neighbors during get-togethers, but when you live in California there are some pretty strict rules about setting off fireworks in your backyard. Types of Fireworks California’s law makers have divided fireworks into two different types of categories. There are “safe and […]