In this day of convenience and easy bill payment methods, some consumers are being tricked into parting with their hard-earned cash by crafty scammers on the phone who call on the consumer to pay utility, tax, hospital, or debt collection bills over the phone by way of credit or gift card.

Halloween is approaching and while the parties may begin this weekend, October 31st is the evening we need to be especially aware of children out trick- or-treating.  Below are some safety reminders for kids, parents, and motorists.

Thieves looking for a quick take often target vehicles parked at gyms and movie theaters because they know the occupants of the vehicle won’t likely return for one to two hours.  That’s why gym and movie-goers are advised to take precautions when parking and exiting their vehicles.

California residents who live in wildlife-prone areas are accustomed to slowing down and preparing for unexpected obstructions in the road such as a large deer, a bear, skunk or racoon.   Because animal behavior changes in the Fall months, September 18-24, 2017 is Watch out for Wildlife Week.

News of the devastation Hurricane Harvey left behind in parts of Texas and Louisiana has touched many of us.   There’s no question there are many people in need of help and Americans are responding by making charitable donations.  But which organizations are you contributing to?

Yellow school buses on the road, children riding bikes, kids navigating crosswalks – it is back to school time and a great time to remind drivers to play it safe when driving near schools, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

August 21, 2017 is going to be a particularly exciting day with many people focused on the rare total solar eclipse that will darken our daylight when the moon completely blocks out the sun.

When a family pet goes missing, pet owners often take to social media sites like facebook and Nextdoor to spread the word, sharing photos of the pet and contact information.  While the goal is to locate the pet as quickly as possible...

While California bakes with scorching high temperatures, many of us resort to the air-conditioned indoors and some of us have air conditioners that are working nearly round the clock.  That all translates into very high energy bills.

Safety is our top priority and we know this summer there will be plenty of folks out on the road who are travelling long distances for vacation spots and to visit family.  Driving while drowsy is extremely dangerous...

If safe and sane fireworks are allowed in your community, be sure to review the safety tips offered by the National Council on Fireworks Safety before you begin lighting your fireworks.

When a San Luis Obispo County woman recently received a call from a man who claimed that he had kidnapped her school-age daughter and demanded immediate ransom, the woman didn’t race to the bank, she raced to call 911. 

If your elderly parent, relative, or neighbor became the victim of physical, financial or emotional abuse, would you recognize the signs?  It’s estimated that there are more than a half million reports of elder abuse in this country every year, and this is a crime that is often under- or not- reported.

If you’re like many people you receive a lot of unwanted mail in your mailbox, including offers for low interest credit cards.  Not only do some people find this a waste, it puts recipients at risk for identity theft and credit card fraud, should a thief steal the mail.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the CSLEA Foundation would like to remind you to play it safe this holiday weekend and all summer long

Defensive driving is key to avoiding becoming involved in a traffic collision and that means drivers must be aware of their surroundings and must expect the unexpected.

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – a chance to thank those who answer 911 calls and send emergency response our way. 

With Daylight Saving Time, we now have more light at the end of our day.  You may have noticed; some people are using the early evening hours for a stroll or run.  While drivers should always be on the lookout for pedestrians, there are some tips pedestrians can put to use, to stay safe.

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.  The CSLEA Foundation would like to remind you, when you change your clocks, it’s also a great time to change the batteries in the smoke alarms in your home.