If you recently purchased a new or used vehicle that requires constant visits to the repair shop, and it’s still under the original manufacturer warranty, you may have a lemon. There are several steps you must follow to know for sure. Read the new updated guide to California’s Lemon Law…

To maintain a healthy body, medical professionals recommend a proper diet and exercise. But what about sleep? We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is vital because it promotes healthy brain function and physical health while enhancing our quality of life and safety. If you’ve ever awakened…

California’s Smog Check Program is an important part of the state’s efforts to improve the air we breathe. Smog Checks are designed to identify vehicles with excess emissions so they can be properly repaired or retired. For eligible consumers whose vehicles fail Smog Check, there’s help. The Consumer Assistance Program…

There’s a story many seniors in America aren’t telling. After a lifetime of work, of raising families, and contributing to history, you may be surprised at what’s in store this year for seniors you know. One in four of them will suffer a fall.[1] For many of them, the fall…

The Internet of things. Maybe that’s not a phrase you’re familiar with, but you’re likely very familiar with what it describes. Your phone, your television, any smart device at all- all these things are networked together to empower and convenience you in the Internet of things. And coming soon: your…

Looking to get rid of an old mattress but not sure how? Whatever you do, don’t just dump it. Dumping a mattress on the street, in an alley or even a dumpster isn’t just an eyesore, it’s illegal, too, and can result in hefty fines—as much as $10,000—and/or jail time. There…

Getting your hair styled for the holidays? How about getting a perm? That’s right, the perm is back! Before you squirm thinking about the smell of rotten eggs and frizzy hair from the 80’s and 90’s, consider these upgrades. This old trend took a ride on a big wave for…

Winter is here.  Is your car ready for the hazardous driving conditions that it brings?  Now’s the time to get your vehicle in tip-top shape and make sure it can brave the harsh wintry elements. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, bad weather—excessive fog, rain, ice and snow,…

When you need help with a medical problem, it’s important that you find the right doctor. When you need help with a doctor, it’s important you find the right board at the Department of Consumer Affairs. In the State of California, if you have a complaint involving a Doctor of…

The next time someone cuts you off in traffic, throws some attitude at you in the store, or berates you for your political views, your gut reaction may be to throw the anger right back in their face. It doesn’t take much thought, and some say it’s an easy way…