The Nevada County Historical Society Searls Historical Library provides access to records of historical nature, for reference only. Books cannot be checked out but copies can be made of some items.

Offers materials on the area's history and the people and mines which contributed to the development of Nevada County. The Searls contains original documents, including ledgers, diaries, old county records, and letters. In addition, over 10,000 photographs are available for research purposes. Copies of any of the materials is available for a small fee. The Searls family of attorneys also left their early law case records, many of which are the only copies in existence.

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountyhistory.org/searls-historical-library/

The Elder Care Providers' Coalition offers meetings, support groups, workshops, and the Senior Resource Guide. Requests for the Senior Resource Guide can be made by either phone or email.

• 530-401-3632 (Volunteer's personal number)
• ecpc@eldercareproviderscoalition.org

Web pages
Home page - https://eldercareproviderscoalition.org/

The San Juan Ridge Community Library offers library services to the San Juan Ridge community, providing resources for education, recreation, and connection.

Services include:

• Lending books, DVDs, CDs, and large-print materials for all ages
• Public access to computers, printers, and Wi-Fi

Located in the historic Twin Ridges District office near Oak Tree Park, the library serves as a central gathering place for the community.

Web pages:

• Home - https://www.sjrcommunitylibrary.org

Placer County Library operates the Tahoe City Library, offering a range of services to the Kings Beach community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A gas fireplace
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tahoe-City-Library-19 
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

Placer County Library operates the Kings Beach Library, offering a range of services to the Kings Beach community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A large outdoor picnic area
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Kings-Beach-16
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), Educates consumers about issues related to long-term care. Provides information about Medi-Cal, how to file complaints against nursing homes, elder abuse and neglect, financial abuse, and estate planning. Maintains a comprehensive list of nursing facilities throughout California, including information about services provided and complaints. Provides pre-placement counseling and information about California nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Web pages

• Home - https://canhr.org/

Find locations for a variety of Veteran services, including benefits and health care - https://www.va.gov/find-locations

Web pages

• Home - https://www.va.gov/find-locations
  
  
  

ReportFraud.ftc.gov is the federal government's website where you can report fraud, scams, and bad business practices.

If you're not able to use ReportFraud.ftc.gov to file a report, you can call the FTC's Consumer Response Center complaint hotline at 877-382-4357.

Web pages

• Home - ReportFraud.ftc.gov
• Consumer protection basics - https://consumer.gov/
• Avoid coronavirus scams - https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice
  
• Consumer alerts about current scams - https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts

The FTC provides information for how to stop junk mail and other unwanted solicitations. They refer people to the paid services of DMAchoice ANA Consumer Preference Service. ANA is the Association of National Advertisers. DMAchoice charges may range from $1-5 dollars or more for specific services.

Lists maintained by DMAchoice include the following (some registrations are only good for a limited amount of time):

• Deceased Do Not Contact List
• Do Not Contact for Caretakers List
• Email Preference Service

Web pages

• How to stop junk mail - https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-stop-junk-mail
• How to get less spam in your email - https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-get-less-spam-your-email
• Deceased do not contact registration - https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php
• Do not contact for caretakers registration - https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/dncc.php
• How to stop unwanted calls - https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-stop-unwanted-calls
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Futures Without Violence offers programs, policy development, and public action campaigns designed to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world in areas such as (but not limited to):

• Children, Youth & Teens - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/children-youth-teens/
• Engaging Men - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/engaging-men/
• The Courage Museum - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/the-courage-museum/
• Global Violence Program - https://policy.futureswithoutviolence.org/international/
• Health - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/health-2/
• Learning & Leadership - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/leadership-professional-development/
• Policy & Advocacy - https://policy.futureswithoutviolence.org/
• Human Trafficking - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/human-trafficking/
• Workplace and Economic Justice - https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/workplace-safety-equity/

In an effort to transform social norms, they train profess…

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