Happy 4th of July!

  Wishing all of our friends & clients a very happy 4th of July! Please be safe! Our office is closed in observance of this Holiday on Monday, July 4th, 2016. We reopen promptly on July 5th at 9 am. Thank you!

4th of July Safety Tips

Severe burns, amputations, blindness, and, in some cases, deaths are often the result of 4th of July celebrations. CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has the following tips: ▪ Local ordinances should be verified before purchasing and/or using fireworks. ▪ Always read directions. ▪ Always have an adult present. ▪ Use fireworks outdoors…

Shred-it Saturday

      Thank you to everyone who attended our Shred-it Saturday! We received a lot of positive feedback to our first-ever paper shredding event and expect to do it again next year this time. We appreciate the support from the community and feel honored to be able to provide events such as these. We…

Free Paper Shred!

We are helping local residents prevent identity theft by offerring a FREE paper shred on June 18th. Stop by our downtown Livermore office from 10 am – 2 pm with up to 5 boxes per household. Shredding is the easiest way to prevent identity theft, so bring your old bank statements and other private documents!…

Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving

When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up: Car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens ages 14 through 18. A teen’s crash risk is three times that of more experienced drivers. Being in…

Memorial Day Hours

In honor of Memorial Day this Monday, our office will be closed. We will open promptly at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

Let’s Keep Our Lawns – and Ourselves – Safe in the Bay Area!

For many of our neighbors in the Bay Area, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools, according to the U.S. Consumer Product…

How to Create Your First Garden This Spring

From genetically modified crops to the environmental and health effects of pesticides, more and more California residents are questioning whether they should grow what they eat. Wherever you stand on the issues surrounding today’s food supply, however, there are several good reasons to start your own garden: You’ll know exactly where your food was grown,…

Spring Maintenance for Your Home

When springtime rolls around in the Bay Area, almost everyone thinks of cleaning. That’s fine (we probably all need to do a little more of that, after all), but there’s something even more important to keep in mind: home maintenance. So, when it’s time to set your clocks ahead for daylight-saving time and change the batteries…

All About Condo Insurance

You’ve taken the plunge and opted for condo life.  Now that the papers are signed, it seems like everything is taken care of for you—building maintenance, roof repairs, landscaping, insurance, etc.  It’s time to relax because everything is covered, right? Not quite.  The insurance policy provided by the condo association covers the building structure and…