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Home and Property, page 14

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 4, 2026

Tsunami maps are coastal address checks

California Geological Survey tsunami hazard maps show mapped tsunami hazard areas, but a real warning still depends on current emergency instructions and local evacuation routes.

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Statewide note · Last reviewed July 4, 2026

Water notices do not all mean the same thing

State Water Board drinking-water pages separate public notices, Consumer Confidence Reports, and unsafe-water notice types, so the wording matters.

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