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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...
Tires 101: Rotation, Alignment and Balancing Explained
Your tires do a lot more than roll you from point A to point B. They keep you safe, improve fuel efficiency, and make every drive smoother and quieter. Yet terms like rotation, alignment, and balancing often sound like auto shop jargon best left to the pros. In this...
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
The holidays sparkle with lights, candles, and festive meals. All that cheer makes the season special but it also brings a few fire risks we don’t always think about. In fact, home fires happen more often between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than at any other time of...
Classroom Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Get ready to turn your classroom into the most festive world tour your students have ever taken. From sparkling lanterns to joyful songs and colorful crafts, the season offers endless opportunities to help students discover the beauty of different cultures. By weaving...
You were probably raised by a nurse if…
If your junk drawer had surgical scissors, chores were charted, and the doctor was the last place you went when you were sick…you were probably raised by a nurse. From the way you automatically diagnose every sniffle to your uncanny ability to stay calm in chaos,...
Stress Management Tips for Police Officers
Every call, every shift, every split-second decision places police officers under pressures most people will never experience. Over time, that constant strain can take a real toll -- on mental health, physical well-being, and even job performance. The good news is...