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Phone Scams Targeting Seniors Right Now

By Eugene Bruno on May 28, 2026

Phone scams targeting older adults continue to rise, and many of these calls are designed to sound urgent, believable, and frightening. Scammers often rely on fear and pressure to convince seniors to send money or share personal information before they have time to think.

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3 Questions to Ask Your Aging Parent Today

By Eugene Bruno on May 19, 2026

Conversations about aging parents are often delayed until something forces the issue—a fall, a health scare, a scam, or a sudden change in independence. But the most important conversations are the ones that happen before a crisis.

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How Uber’s Ballot Initiative Could Impact Injury Claims in California

How Uber’s Ballot Efforts Could Hurt Personal Injury Claims in California

By Eugene Bruno on April 30, 2026

California is once again facing a proposed shift in how injury claims are handled driven by a company-backed ballot initiative from Uber Technologies, Inc. that could reshape more than just rideshare cases.

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Every 8 Minutes: California Rideshare Sexual Assault Initiative Explained

Every 8 Minutes: What the “Ballot Initiative” on Sexual Assault Is Really About

By Eugene Bruno on April 20, 2026

The “Every 8 Minutes” campaign highlights a difficult but important reality: sexual assault happens far more often than most people realize, and survivors are often left trying to navigate what comes next on their own.

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Preventing Hot Car Deaths: A Lifesaving Reminder From the NHTSA

By Eugene Bruno on August 17, 2025

Every year, tragic incidents occur when children are left unattended in vehicles, leading to preventable heatstroke deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched the “Stop. Look. Lock.” campaign to raise awareness and provide actionable steps to prevent these tragedies.

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Medicare Scams Are on the Rise: What California Seniors Need to Know

By Eugene Bruno on May 18, 2025

As healthcare fraud continues to rise, Medicare scams are becoming a growing threat, especially for seniors in California. These scams aren’t just annoying robocalls or phishing emails. They can result in identity theft, fraudulent billing, and even the loss of access to necessary healthcare services. 

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California Homeowners Face 30% Insurance Rate Hikes from State Farm

By Eugene Bruno on May 16, 2025

California homeowners insured by State Farm are confronting significant increases in their property insurance premiums—if they can keep their coverage at all. Following devastating wildfires in January 2025, which resulted in over $7 billion in claims, more than 30,000 homeowner and renter policies were non-renewed by State Farm in an attempt to cut losses.

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The Impact of California’s Wildfire on Home Insurance

By Eugene Bruno on February 3, 2025

The ongoing wildfire crisis in California is sending shockwaves through the home insurance industry. With insurers pulling out of high-risk areas, lawmakers stepping in with new regulations, and homeowners scrambling for coverage, the state is facing a major turning point. Here’s what you need to know about the impact of recent fires on home insurance in Los Angeles and what the future holds.

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