(StatePoint) More Americans are investing their time and energy in the pursuit of fitness these days, with the percentage of people belonging to gyms and health clubs nearly doubling from 2000-2017, according to Statista. Beyond casual workouts, participation in extreme...
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California Outdoors Q&As, Sports & Outdoors
California Outdoors Q&A
Homemade bottle traps Question: Is it legal to use a homemade plastic bottle trap in lakes and other freshwater bodies? (Anonymous) Answer: The 2020-2021 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations state: “Except as otherwise authorized, all fish may be taken only by angling with one...
Technology
Gifting Your Child a Mobile Device for the Holidays? What to Know
(StatePoint) Does your child’s holiday wish-list include a mobile phone or other electronic device? With kids and teens spending more time online than ever these days due to social distancing guidelines and remote-learning, you may feel the time is now...
Health
Dental Visits Are Essential Health Care, Here’s Why
(StatePoint) If maintaining good health is top of mind these days, as it is for many, be sure to factor dental hygiene into the equation. Medical experts say that a healthy mouth is critical to whole-body health, and warn that...
Holiday Season
7 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Holiday Cookie Exchange
(StatePoint) It may take a little extra time and creativity, but a holiday cookie exchange can be held virtually and it’s worth the effort according to experts. “There’s a famous quote, ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never work...
Safety
Keep Kids Safe From Medicines Around the House This Cold and Flu Season
(StatePoint) During the cold and flu season and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be more medicines in homes being used to treat all kinds of symptoms. It is important to remember that you can keep curious kids safe by...
Holiday Season, Technology
5 Tips for a Safer Digital Experience This Holiday Shopping Season
(StatePoint) Online holiday shopping is booming this year, as more consumers avoid brick-and-mortar stores in an effort to socially distance. According to a national consumer survey by Experian, 62 percent of shoppers will buy from the comfort of their computers....
California Outdoors Q&As, Sports & Outdoors
Are All Farmers Held to the Same Standards as Cannabis Growers?
Are all farmers held to the same standards as cannabis growers? Question: I understand that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) plays a regulatory role in commercial cannabis operations, because poor grow practices harm the environment and California’s...