September 2020

Like most Californians, I’ve been staying at home during the pandemic and wildfires. I’ve been using just about all my free time cleaning up: I’ve purged many items out of my garage and closets, and my yard’s looking pretty impressive. What isn’t so great, however, are my aching feet, sore…

Question: I found evidence of termites in my house. Does the whole house need to be fumigated? Answer: A licensed pest control company must identify the presence of termites and then recommend, in writing, how to solve the problem. Fumigation is not always required, depending on the pest and the…

Women mechanics are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in the automotive industry. It’s about time. For years, automotive repair work has traditionally been dominated by men. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018 there were 19,236 female auto mechanics (2.1 percent of all auto mechanics) and a total…

With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…

Free app alerts you if your car—or even parts of your car—has recalls issued A quarter of vehicles currently on the road have an unrepaired recall, putting drivers, passengers, and even those around them at risk. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created the SaferCar app. This…

Chadwick Boseman, a rising star in Hollywood who portrayed Jackie Robinson and James Brown before his breakout performance in “Black Panther,” died August 28 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, shining a light on an illness that kills tens of thousands in the United States every year but is…

Many have received tuition reimbursement, but thousands more have not filed claims Students who were left saddled with loans following the 2015 closure of Corinthian Colleges now have another chance to get their money back, thanks to a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2020. AB 1346…

Contact a licensed professional for vision-care assistance Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, but this common condition can be treated with help from a licensed eye-health professional. CAUSES OF CATARACT According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a cataract is a clouding of the lens in your…

DCA offers support to military members —both veterans and active duty and their spouses—in various ways. Look for the military resources button on any of DCA’s websites (or visit http://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/military.shtml) to get a direct link to the Military Member Resources page to see what is offered; here’s what you’ll find:…

Contact a professional with any concerns Paint adds color to our lives, but sometimes it can add concerns to our homes. Although lead house paint was banned from U.S. use in 1978, it still lives on in many older residences, and tenants, landlords, and homeowners need to remain vigilant regarding…