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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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Phone App Helps Ease Stress of Car Crashes
Walnut Creek - June 1, 2011 - Being involved in a traffic crash can be traumatic, even if no one is hurt. AAA has launched a free mobile application that can help ease some of that stress.
Memorial Day Travel Holds Steady
Walnut Creek CA - May 23, 2011 - Despite the recent surge in gasoline prices and higher transportation costs, millions of Californians are determined to hit the skies and roadways for the much anticipated official beginning of sum
A+ Rating For Cal State Auto Group Affirmed By A.M. Best
Walnut Creek - May 10, 2011 - The California State Auto Group, a major provider of AAA-branded insurance, is proud to announce that worldwide insurance ratings agency A.M. Best has renewed its A+ rating with a stable outlook.
Gas Price Plateau May Be Short-Lived
Walnut Creek - May 10, 2011 - Gas prices across California may seem relatively stable, but a month to month comparison from AAA shows a nine cent jump at the pump in the state’s average price.
Fortuna City High School Students Win Top Honors in Auto Repair Contest
Walnut Creek - May 9, 2011 - A two-student auto repair team from Fortuna High School in Fortuna won first place in the Northern California finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition.
AAA Offers Five Ways to Drive 'Greener'
Walnut Creek - April 20, 2011 - With Earth Day 2011 celebrations this week, AAA offers drivers some tips on how they can drive ‘greener’ and save some ‘green’ in the process.
AAA Selects Top Green Vehicles
Walnut Creek - April 13, 2011 - In recognition of the upcoming Earth Day 2011, AAA Northern California is revealing its top picks for ‘green’ vehicles.
Gas Still Climbing As Summer Approaches
Walnut Creek - April 12, 2011 - Even in the face of eroding demand for gasoline nationwide, all of the metro areas tracked by AAA Northern California have climbed past the $4 per gallon mark for regular, unleaded.
Cost of Driving on the Rise
Walnut Creek - April 5, 2011 - New research from AAA finds the cost of owning and operating a vehicle in the United States is on the rise for the second year in a row.
Recent Japan Quakes Are Safety Reminders
Walnut Creek - April 4, 2011 - Recent earthquakes are good reminders that residents in California are also at risk of a big jolt, and people should be prepared.
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