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California Gas Prices on Upward Trend
Emeryville, CA - May 15, 2013 - Recent trends of higher prices at the pump have swept across the Golden State, increasing the price per gallon by at least two cents in most metro areas, while other metro areas show a slight decrease, according to the AAA Northern California monthly gas survey.
Alhambra High School Students Win Top Auto Skills Competition Honors
Emeryville, CA - May 14, 2013 - A two-student team from Alhambra High School ROP from the city of Lafayette overcame some of the best in state the to take first place in the Northern California finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. The competition is designed to find the most talented young auto technicians in the United States.
Don't Let Your Ride Get Ripped Off
Emeryville, CA. - March 25, 2013 - None of us wants to walk up to an empty parking space where our car is supposed to be parked. AAA Northern California offers tips to help avoid becoming a victim of car theft, and reminds drivers that almost half of all thefts are due to driver error, such as leaving the keys in the ignition or leaving the doors unlocked.

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Labor Day Travel Drops
Walnut Creek, CA - August 30, 2011 - The overall sense of economic uneasiness and the ongoing lagging employment rate of recent months has many Californians forgoing travel plans for this upcoming holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Slow Down! Children Back to School
Walnut Creek, CA - August 23, 2011 - For the 2011-2012 school year, AAA reminds motorists to watch out for children, drive slowly and take notice of speed limits in school zones.
Gas Prices Dropping Despite Monthly Increases
Walnut Creek, CA - August 9, 2011 - Over the past few days, gas prices have been dropping in many parts of California. However, according to the latest report from AAA Northern California, which tracks gas prices as a service to consumers, many of the monthly gas pump price comparisons show slight increases. According to AAA, all but eight Northern California metro areas tracked by the organization saw an increase at the pump over the past month.
AAA First in Nation to Offer Roadside Assistance for Electric Vehicles
Walnut Creek, CA - August 3, 2011 - With over 1.2 million electric vehicles projected to emerge on the nation’s roads by 2015, AAA is ready to assist by providing a charge to the electric vehicles stranded on the roadside and getting the driver back on the go quickly.
New AAA Vacation Website Makes Custom Travel Plans for Members
Walnut Creek, CA. - July 26, 2011 - Ever wonder where should I go when planning a trip? Now, with a click of the mouse, AAA Members can plan their getaways with specific interests in mind by creating a personal profile based on travel interests and destinations.
Gas Prices Jump After Early Summer Slump
Walnut Creek - July 12, 2011 - Despite drops in monthly gas price comparisons, pump prices have started to rise a bit in many parts of California, putting the brakes on an early summer price slump. According to AAA, which tracks gas prices as a service to consumers, all but one Northern California metro area tracked by the organization saw a double digit decrease at the pump over the past month.
Fourth of July Travel Fizzles
Walnut Creek - June 27, 2011 - Californians have been hit hard this year with on-going high fuel prices, unemployment concerns and a sluggish economy.
AAA Recognized for Commitment to Diversity
Walnut Creek - June 20, 2011 - The California State Auto Group, a major provider of AAA-branded insurance, and AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah are being recognized by DiversityInc for a commitment to diversity in the wo
Gas Prices Tumbling Downward
Walnut Creek - June 15, 2011 - Drivers are rejoicing as pump prices across California continue to drop.
Summer Deadliest Time for Teen Drivers
Walnut Creek - June 6, 2011 - With deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents to increase their focus on safety during the school-free months ahead.
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