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Home and Property, page 12

California homes come with a few extra layers: buying costs, insurance, rent rules, Prop 13, county tax bills, wildfire work, earthquake risk, coastal permits, and local charges.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 14, 2026

Read the exact water notice before boiling anything

A Boil Water notice calls for a one-minute rolling boil, while Do Not Drink, Do Not Use, and Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil notices require different action.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 14, 2026

Recall searches are useful after a secondhand buy

CPSC recall tools help with consumer products; food, medicine, and vehicles use other agencies, so identify the item before choosing the search.

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