Birth Certificates

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates are available through the California Department of Public Health.

Consumer Protection

Advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on a wide variety of other consumer topics. Learn more about consumer protection.

Disaster Preparedness

Information on preparing for earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters.

Federal Business Opportunities

Learn about the procurement procedures for doing business with the Federal government.

Government Resources

A list of government websites, offices, courts, etc. in one convenient place.

Grants and Federal Domestic Assistance

There are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available. Learn about the available resources to help eligible grant seekers find information on federal grants, loans, and financial assistance for projects, as well as on private funding.

Identity Theft

Information on how to protect your identity from being stolen.

Jobs

Resources for California residents who are seeking employment.

Prescription Drug Drop-off Locations

Disposing of old or expired prescription drugs can help prevent misuse and save lives. Click here to find a local disposal location near you.

Student Financial Aid

Learn about the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

Unclaimed Property

California is holding huge amounts of unclaimed property. Is some of it yours? Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed dividends or payroll checks, refunds, traveler’s checks, trust distributions, insurance payments or refunds, life insurance policies, annuities, certificates of deposit, customer overpayments, utility security deposits, mineral royalty payments, and contents of safe deposit boxes.