http://www.ca.gov Highlighted information from governmental agencies of the State of California. en Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:30:03 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss government 1440 RSSeditor v0.9.54 (http://www.rss-info.com) http://www.ca.gov/images/heading_logo_ca.gif http://www.ca.gov http://feeds.feedburner.com/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights?format=skin1649913http://www.feedburner.comAdd to Any Feed Reader http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/339380297/MovingToCA.html info@eservices.ca.gov <P>Here are some helpful links to make your move to California easier.</P><UL> <LI><A href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d01/vc516.htm">Becoming a California Resident</A> <LI><A href="http://www.yourhome.ca.gov/">Buying a Home</A> <LI><A href="/About/Government/Local/cities.html">Cities</A> <LI><A href="/Education/CollegesUniv.html">Colleges and Universities</A> <LI><A href="/About/Government/Local/counties.html">Counties</A> <LI><A href="http://www.visitcalifornia.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Icons_and_Facts&amp;Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&amp;TPLID=6&amp;ContentID=6676">California Facts</A> <LI><A href="http://www.schoolfinder.ca.gov/">Find and Compare Schools</A> <LI><A href="/Employment/Jobs/FindAJob.html">Finding a Job</A> <LI><A href="http://www.visitcalifornia.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=General_Information&amp;Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&amp;TPLID=8&amp;ContentID=6602">General Information</A> <LI><A href="http://www.visitcalifornia.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=2007_Visitor_s_Guide">Get a California Visitor's Guide</A> <LI><A href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl.htm">Getting a Driver's License</A> <LI><A href="/About/Maps.html">Maps</A> <LI><A href="/Employment/Licenses.html">Professional Licenses</A> <LI><A href="https://ovr.sos.ca.gov/votereg/OnlineVoterReg">Registering to Vote</A> <LI><A href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/renewal.htm">Registering Your Vehicle</A> <LI><A href="http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/cedpeybreyb.asp">Relocating Your Business to California</A> <LI><A href="http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06000.html">State and County Quick Facts</A> <LI><A href="http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/Residency.asp">Student Residency Requirements</A> </LI></UL><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/339380297" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.ca.gov/HomeFamily/MovingToCA.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/339380299/ info@eservices.ca.gov <STRONG>www.RebuildYourLife.ca.gov</STRONG> is a resource for consumers who are seeking information about what they need to do to recover from a disaster. This website is organized to provide information both during and after the disaster. The recovery and rebuilding efforts can be daunting for consumers, and this website was designed to make the process easier and more efficient for California fire victims.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/339380299" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.rebuildyourlife.ca.gov/ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/329223825/Extended_Benefit_Information.htm info@eservices.ca.gov <P>The federal government has approved an extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. These extensions can be filed on or after July 6, 2008. Workers potentially eligible for extended benefits:</P><UL> <LI>Are fully or partially unemployed on or after July 6, 2008, <LI>Have exhausted their entitlement to a regular UI claim, <LI>Are not qualified to file a new regular claim, <LI>Have had a valid claim that began on or after May 7, 2006, AND <LI>Meet all eligibility criteria. </LI></UL><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/329223825" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Extended_Benefit_Information.htm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/329223826/376B60E296B3EDE28825747500765088 info@eservices.ca.gov Find out what&nbsp;is happening now, read the latest news, download maps, get air quality conditions, and learn more about the fires.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/329223826" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.oes.ca.gov/WebPage/oeswebsite.nsf/Content/376B60E296B3EDE28825747500765088?OpenDocument http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/268442865/index.htm info@eservices.ca.gov As of July 1, 2008, cell phones will have new restricticions when it comes to their use and driving at the same time. View a video and frequently asked questions about this new law.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/268442865" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/index.htm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~3/309896280/welcome.do info@eservices.ca.gov <P>For faster service, make an appointment before you visit a DMV office. </P><P>The online appointment system does not offer appointments for commercial behind-the-wheel driving tests. Please call <STRONG>1-800-777-0133</STRONG>, during normal business hours&nbsp;to speak with an agent to schedule a commercial behind-the-wheel driving test or to discuss alternative methods for completing the driver license written examination. </P><P>Most vehicle registration items may be processed through the mail or Internet and do not require an in-person visit to a DMV office. Registration Renewal Notices for tags are <STRONG>mail-in</STRONG>, Internet or telephone <STRONG>only</STRONG>; appointments should <STRONG>not</STRONG> be made for these items. </P><P>For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions. </P><P>To begin the appointment process, or view or cancel an existing appointment, click the appropriate button below.</P><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StateOfCaliforniaPortalHighlights/~4/309896280" height="1" width="1"/> https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/foAppt2/welcome.do