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Earthquake Safety for Schools
In many areas, a major safety concern is the ongoing threat of earthquakes. While they can't be avoided, it is possible to take steps to mitigate the damage from these occurrences. As part of our commitment to educators, I want to share an interesting webinar offered...
Facebook Valentines Giveaway Winner!
We've got a winner! Melanie Guilbeau, who's a critical care trauma nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is the winner of our $200 Valentine's Day gift card. While we ran the contest straight through to the big day, we're hoping Melanie can use the card for something great! We...
Impact Teen Drivers
We've talked before about the dangers of distracted driving, which is something that is becoming an increasingly important issue amongst teenagers. Reckless and distracted driving is the number one killer of teens in America! At CalCas, we're committed to making the...
Valentine’s Day Fondue
Just in time for Valentine's day, one of our Field Marketing Managers, Rebecca Stumpf, has provided us with a great guest blog post. Did you forget to make that V-day reservation? Worried about crowded restaurants? Want to save money and have a fun dinner at home?...
Quick updates for Friday
TGIF! I hope everyone out there had a great week. I want to remind everyone that we are giving $5k to some lucky educators in Colorado. There is still time for you to enter and win (provided you are a CEA member in CO) - go to School Lounge Makeover to get your chance...
Winter Car Care Checklist
Here at CalCas - we care about our customers. Even if you're not a customer, we care about you too! That's why we wanted to share some tips from the NHSTA for caring for your car in the winter. The first thing you should do is get your car serviced and inspected well...
What should I do when my pipes freeze?
This is a topic that is very close to my heart - since last week I was awoken at 5:30am, after the coldest evening in nearly a decade in this area, to a very angry wife demanding to know why the shower wasn't working. I was immediately gripped by fear - what are we...
Favorite Super Bowl Ads?
For many, the highlight of the Super Bowl is the commercials shown in between the game action. While a lot of people are saying the commercials were a bit of a disappointment this year - there were still a few gems shown last night. After conducting a very informal...
Fire Department App by San Ramon Valley F.D.
At California Casualty, we're proud of the fact that we provide amazing service to groups that contribute so much to our community. Firefighters are one of those groups, and the Firefighter App from the San Ramon Valley Fire Department is an example of the great...
We’re giving $5k to CEA/NEA Members
As a way to say "thank you" for all the great things CEA members do for our community, California Casualty is giving away $5,000 to a lucky educator in Colorado. The $5k will go towards an "Ultimate School Lounge Makeover" - where the school and designers will work...