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Foot Care for Nurses
Twelve-hour shifts. Miles of hallways. Shoes that feel fine at 7 a.m. and downright traitorous by 3 p.m. For nurses, long hours on your feet come with the job -- and yet foot care is often the last thing on the self-care checklist. If your feet are aching, blistered,...
Firefighting in Winter
Firefighters don’t get a snow day. While most of us are bundling up and staying indoors, fire crews are battling blizzards, icy roads, and sub-zero temperatures -- even while fires burn hot and fast inside buildings. Snow, sleet, hail, and bitter cold don’t just make...
How to Dispose of Batteries
Batteries power so much of our daily lives -- phones, flashlights, toys, tools -- and yet when they die, most of us don’t give them a second thought. Trash can? Recycling bin? Junk drawer, forever? The truth is that improper battery disposal can be dangerous for the...
Cool Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
If winter has you craving sunshine, energy, and a little spark of joy, you’re not alone. The good news? Beating the winter blues doesn’t require a plane ticket or a tropical forecast -- just a few creative, mood-boosting ideas that bring warmth, fun, and fresh energy...
Types of Headlights
Whether you’re driving down a dark back road, navigating a rain-soaked highway, or flashing your brights to warn another driver, your headlights are doing far more than simply lighting the way. They’re keeping you safe, visible and aware of everything ahead. From...
15 Items That Can Overload Your Power Strip
From curling irons to coffee makers, it’s tempting to plug just about everything into your power strip. But not all devices are meant to share that space. In fact, plugging the wrong items into a power strip can quietly overload your system and increase the risk of...
Music & Arts Grant Recipients – 2025
Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2025 California Casualty Music & Arts Grants! Our field team had the privilege to connect both in-person and virtually with many of the grant recipients to present them with a check for $300 to put towards supporting...
A Legacy of Trust: CTA and California Casualty Celebrate 75 Years Together
Seventy-five years is more than a milestone… it is a legacy built on trust, shared purpose, and a promise kept to generations of California educators. What began in 1951 as a simple idea to provide California Teachers Association (CTA) members with affordable auto...
Hazards in Older Homes
While older homes are known for their craftsmanship and character, they often require extra attention when it comes to safety. Understanding potential hazards -- from lead paint to carbon monoxide -- can help you take the right steps to maintain a safe and healthy...
Creative Storage Hacks for Small Apartments
When your apartment is short on square footage but long on stuff, every inch suddenly feels like prime real estate. Closets overflow, kitchen cabinets turn into a never-ending game of Tetris, and don’t even get started on where to stash that extra set of sheets. The...