Monthly Archives: May 2018

Weird and Wacky Laws in Hermosa Beach

hermosa beach laws

Just about any city you visit will have at least one strange law that makes you wonder what the city officials were thinking when they passed it. California’s Hermosa Beach has several such laws. Don’t You Dare Dump Salt on the Street If you walk down the street sprinkling salt in your wake, don’t be […]

California’s Attitude Towards Leashes and Dogs

dog leash laws in california

The issue of leashes is a sensitive subject for many dog owners. Some feel that if their dog is well trained, they shouldn’t be required to keep their dog on a leash. Other’s feel that whenever a dog isn’t on the owner’s private property, the animal should be leashed. The State of California doesn’t have […]

The Consequences of Ignoring a Mandatory Evacuation

ignoring evacuation orders

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

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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 […]

Using GPS in California Could Result in Legal Trouble

gps laws in california

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 […]

Can a Police Officer Search Your Vehicle

can police search you car

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 […]

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

child endangerment laws

With the weather heating up, we need to aware of our actions. Not staying hydrated, and staying in the sunlight too long can have serious repercussions. We have to be smart in order to survive the heat. However, it’s not just about your safety this summer that you have to be concerned about. It is […]

Memorial Day Is Not Veterans Day

memorial day vs veterans day

There are several holidays that are prime BBQ days with the family. These holidays are typically in the summertime and give us a good excuse to eat delicious food. If we’re being honest, most of these holidays we know are important, but we’re not always clear on the meaning behind them. Plus we may even […]

What is National Waitstaff Appreciation Day?

national waitstaff appreciation day

Working in a restaurant is a rite of passage for some, and for others it’s a career. Being a server in California is not a bad occupation, if you can handle crazy customers, bad jokes, and working with other people. California is one of the few states that actually pays servers the full minimum wage. […]

A Bro for Life

A Bro for life

Siblings are the best friends that can’t ignore you. They’re the only other person in the world that has the same kind of experiences growing up as you. They keep you humble, and pull pranks on you. Sisters and brothers keep our heads attached sometimes. Growing up is difficult, and having siblings helps, especially growing […]