Resources
Here are some of the more frequently used links to government websites and resources.
Automobile
Auto Insurance - California Department of Insurance
Automobile Pollution
- 50 Things You Can Do To Reduce Air Pollution
- How to Report a Polluting Vehicle
- How to Report a Commercial Vehicle Idling
Auto Repair
- California Bureau of Automotive Repair
- A Consumer's Guide to Automotive Repair in California
- Resolving Disputes and Reporting Complaints
Caltrans
- Submit Customer Service Request (Non-emergency maintenance and concerns within the California State Highway System)
DMV
- Apply for a California ID Card
- Apply for a Driver License - Persons Older Than 18
- Apply for a Provisional Permit - Persons Younger Than 18
- Apply for Parking Placards or License Plates for Persons with Disabilities
- Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights
- Driver License Handbooks
- Register Your Boat
- Register Your Vehicle
- Reporting a Traffic Accident
- Steps to Change Vehicle Ownership
FasTrak
Business and Entrepreneurs
- GO-Biz Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development - Business Portal
- California Secretary of State Business Programs Division
- Check the Availability of a Corporate Name
Child Care
California Department of Social Services
- Overview of California's Child Care Licensing Program
- Information for Parents
- Find a Licensed Child Care Facility
- CALWORKS Child Care Program
- Child Care Advocate Program
Consumer Protections
Business
- California Department of Business Oversight - Consumer Brochures and Publications
- California Secretary of State - Customer Alerts
Financial
- Free Annual Consumer Credit Report
- California Department of Business Oversight - Division of Corporations
Contractors
Do Not Call
Privacy and Identity Theft Protection - California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
- Financial, Medical and Online Privacy Information
- Top 10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection
- Identity Theft First Aid
Scam Prevention
- $AIF: Seniors Against Investment Fraud - California Department of Business Oversight
- Senior Scam Alerts - California Department of Insurance
- TAP$: Troops Against Predatory Scams - California Department of Business Oversight
Employment
California Employment Development Department
- CalJobs – Resources for Job-Seekers and Employers
- Services for Veterans
- Services for Older Workers
- Unemployment Insurance Information
California Department of Human Resources
California Department of Industrial Relations
- Workplace Safety
- Workplace Safety Guides
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance – Know Your Rights
- Locate the Nearest Division of Worker’s Comp office
The Environment and Sustainability
California
- California Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of General Services - Green California Initiatives
General Government Links
Federal
State
- State of California - Website and General Directory
- Office of the Governor
- California Senate
- California Assembly
- California Legislature Bill Information
- Identifying Your State and Federal Elected Representatives
Food / Cash Assistance
- Electronic Benefit Transfer Food Program
- Child Support Resources
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Social Security Retirement, Spouse, or Disability Benefits
- Women, Infant, Children (WIC) program
- Food Banks and Rescue Programs
Foster Care
Health Care
Doctor Research
Health Insurance
- Affordable Health Care - Covered California
- Medi-Cal Overview
- Ways to Apply for Medi-Cal
- Access to Infants and Mothers Program
Mental Health Care
Patient Rights
Prescriptions
Public Safety
- California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
- Megan’s Law – Sex Offender Location Site
Tax Assistance
- Homeowner and Renters Assistance
- Nonrefundable Renter's Credit
- Taxpayer Advocate
- Frequently Asked Questions
- E-File Your State Tax Return
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Traveling
Documentation for Passports
Road Conditions
- State Highway Road Conditions
- Real Time Traffic Conditions
- Real Time Traffic Incidents
- Report a State Highway Maintenance Problem
State Parks
Travel Guides
- California Scenic Highways
- Winter Driving Tips
- Order a Free California Travel Guide
- California Digital Drives Guide
- Digital California State Map
- Driving Tips for Various Road and Weather Conditions
Traveling Via Rail
Utility Assistance
Telephone
- Universal Lifeline Telephone Service Low-Income Assistance Program
- Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program
