Americans celebrate Memorial Day in the spring and Veterans Day in the fall. While it can be easy to confuse the two holidays, Memorial Day is set aside to honor American’s war dead; Veterans Day is intended to honor the service of all U.S. veterans, both living and dead. In fact, celebrations surrounding Veterans Day…
Don’t Delay — Start Thinking About Winterizing Your RV Today Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter, fall in California is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is). The elements can wreak havoc on your RV’s systems and exterior,…
With Halloween this weekend, it is an important reminder to practice proper porch light safety! With trick or treaters out tomorrow it is important to remember to keep your porch lights on if you are handing out candy, and keep your porch lights off to notify families that you are not participating. The Light Side…
Head over to Facebook to enter our annual pet costume contest! Post your favorite photo of your pet in their Halloween costume on our Facebook page for your chance to win. This year we will have THREE winners! Prizes will be gift cards to local pet shop Murphy’s Paw. Amounts are as follows: First place-…
Medicare open enrollment began last week and ends on December 7th. Now is the time to review and change your plan; or enroll if you already 65 and have not done so yet. Contact us today for your free review of your Medicare options. Our agency has a dedicated Medicare certified agent: Christine Wuttke (925)…
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) adjusted their rates over a 3-year period beginning 7/01/2019. This includes rate changes again on 7/01/2020 and 7/01/2021. With this rate change, according to CEA many policy holders will experience no change, or even a decrease. According to their data, only 15% of policy holders should see an increase. We have…
The San Francisco Bay Area is yet again under warning from PG&E that we may face rolling blackouts to prevent fires due to high winds and high temperatures. Below are some tips and guidelines for food safety should you be without power for a long period of time. Power Outages and Food Safety: Toss it…
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Even a small leak can become a major problem, so knowing what you’re covered for and how to prevent water damage are equally important. The below tips should help uncover any potential water problems down the road and keep your property dry. Check appliance hoses. Standard hoses are not as durable as they used to…
Many homeowners in California are unaware that there are options for earthquake insurance; you are not obligated to California Earthquake Authority only. There are many other private insurance companies that offer earthquake insurance, and often times it is less than HALF as much as CEA! You read that right. In many areas in California, the…
