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California’s Eviction Process

California’s Eviction Process

While a landlord has the right to evict a tenant from a rental problem if that person is doing a great deal of property damage or has stopped paying their rent, California does expect that landlord to obey the letter of the law. Failing to do so can result in the police showing up and […]

2018, What Happened So Far?

2018, What Happened So Far?

It’s almost halfway through the year and we’ve already had an eventful year. It feels like it was just yesterday we were ushering in the new year. We had hopes and dreams that 2018 would be better than the previous year. We had New Year’s Resolutions that were supposed to transform ourselves for the better. […]

The Bully Epidemic

The Bully Epidemic

W.D. Ross was a man who believed that we as humans had a duty to do the morally right thing. He created the seven prima facie duties that we could use to help determine if we were on the “right path”. For some of us, the right path can be unclear. While others may see […]

Wait, We Don’t Just BBQ?

Wait, We Don’t Just BBQ?

There are several holidays that we love to celebrate in the summer. We can light up the barbeque, crack open some cold ones, and tell stories with our loved ones. We barely mention an actual holiday itself, and if we’re being honest, we probably don’t really know the meaning behind the holiday. The first of […]

How Legal Are DUI Checkpoints? The Answer Just Might Surprise You

How Legal Are DUI Checkpoints? The Answer Just Might Surprise You

Nobody likes being interrupted when they are running late. An interruption like that will just slow you down more, which is something you don’t want. You’re late enough on your own. You do not need help in that department today. Unfortunately, you’ve stumbled upon some traffic, and it was all caused by a DUI checkpoint. […]

Why You Need to Talk with Your Kids

Why You Need to Talk with Your Kids

When you fell in love with your partner and decided to have kids, you probably didn’t know what you were getting yourself into. You probably had baby fever, and saw some cute little socks that spoke to you. Then before you know it, you have a baby that cries a lot. You figure out a […]

Tips on Procrastination: It’s Almost Human Nature

Tips on Procrastination: It’s Almost Human Nature

We all fall victim to procrastination at some point in our lives when faced with difficult tasks, such as bailing someone out of jail. Whether it was in 5th grade turning in a science project, or if it was last week submitting a project for work, procrastination affects all of us. It’s something no one […]

What Happens When Someone Runs from the Police? The Penalties Get Much Worse

What Happens When Someone Runs from the Police? The Penalties Get Much Worse

Just about everyone has witnessed a police chase on television before. This is especially true for Los Angeles residents where police pursuits happen nearly every day of the week. A lot of people get excited to see a police pursuit, and think it is fun to watch the fleeing person eventually get what is coming […]

Sun Kissed & Care Free

Sun Kissed & Care Free

As a Californian, there are certain qualities that people expect us to have. Those qualities range from bubbly, social personalities to sun kissed, glowing skin. However, not everyone has naturally tan skin. We’re all unique in our personalities and physical attributes. We forget that not everyone’s body reacts the same way to things. Some paler […]