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California Courts Self Help - How, where and the cost to file a small claims action.

Find Law - New legislation/current laws, etc.

Official California Legislative Information - Official site for California legislative information. This website is maintained by the Legislative Counsel of California, pursuant to California law. For more information, read Accessing California Legislative Information on the Internet, refer to Frequently Asked Questions, or visit other Legislative web sites.

Small Claims Court - Forms for small claims court.
 
California State Home Page - Information from the California Governor and other state offices, and numerous links to other California-related websites.
 
Business
California Business Search - Corporate Data

California Chamber of Commerce - Get news FREE in your in-box, Daily Headlines, HRCalifornia Extra - Inside the Capitol, eAlert -International Trade Update

California Secretary of State Business Portal - Used to determine if an entity is currently registered with the Secretary of State. Can search for LLC, LP and more. Business Entities Records Order Form available for ordering certificates or copies of documents or records.

California State Contractors Board - Information on status of a contractor’s license.
 
US Chamber of Commerce - Model business documents- Sample letters, contracts, forms, and policies ready for you to customize - from a Sample Independent Contractor Agreement to a Job Application Form. Financial spreadsheet templates, help for managing your business finances from balancing your checkbook to creating your own financial statements. Just plug in your numbers. Official Government Forms: A selection of the forms and publications most commonly used by small business owners when filing taxes with the IRS or contracting with the federal government.
 
Operations
Background Checks Identity theft, background checks, reverse phone look-up and more.

Orange County Animal Control Services - Forms for animal issues/laws, etc.
 
Personnel
Human Resources Policies, company manuals, newsletters, HR policies, training and articles.

Service
Megan’s Law - Office of the Attorney General arms the public with certain information on the whereabouts of dangerous sex offenders.

California State Parks - Experience the beauty of nature, sleep under the stars, see seal pups, shoot the curls, reel in a winning catch, enjoy a picnic, learn something new, and discover California’s state parks for yourself.
Reservations and Fees    

California Fire - The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection protects the people of California from fires, responds to emergencies, and protects and enhances forest, range and watershed.

Department of Water Resources State of California - To manage the water resources of California in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the State’s people, and to protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
 
Office of Emergency Services - Emergency preparedness for home and business. Tips on being prepared when disaster strikes.
 
 
Structural Pest Control Board - We improve and assure the protection of the public in the rendering of structural pest control service.