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DCA: protección y empoderamiento de los consumidores durante y después de la Semana Nacional de...

DCA: Protecting and Empowering Consumers During National Consumer Protection Week and Beyond

Don’t Let Mold Take Hold in Your Home

25 Famous California Buildings and Their Architects 

Thinking Outside the Box

12 Items to Help Babyproof Your Home

Can Street Trees Help Reduce Depression?

Rabies Vaccine Protects You and Your Pet

For Some Black Men, Better Health Starts at the Barbershop

Gambling Addiction Affects Millions of Americans

Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Can Appear Different Than Men’s

Keeping Older Drivers Safe

An Uptick in the Battle for Good News

Study Connects Money Mistakes and Alzheimer’s Disease Years Before Diagnosis

Law Entitles Consumers to Free Annual Credit Reports

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  • Consumer NewsDCA en español

    DCA: protección y empoderamiento de los consumidores durante y después de la Semana Nacional de la Protección del Consumidor

    by Matt Woodcheke March 1, 2021
    by Matt Woodcheke March 1, 2021

    La Semana Nacional de la Protección del Consumidor es del 28 de febrero al 6 de marzo This post originally appeared in English; to view it, click here. La misión del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DCA, por sus siglas en inglés) de California es proteger a los consumidores californianos…

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  • Consumer News

    DCA: Protecting and Empowering Consumers During National Consumer Protection Week and Beyond

    by Matt Woodcheke March 1, 2021
    by Matt Woodcheke March 1, 2021

    National Consumer Protection Week is February 28-March 6 The mission of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is to protect California consumers through numerous avenues including oversight, enforcement, and licensure of professions. We also work hard to educate the public about their rights as consumers and provide resources to…

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  • ContractorsHealth

    Don’t Let Mold Take Hold in Your Home

    by Brady Oppenheim February 18, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 18, 2021

    Prevention is key, but contact a licensed professional for assistance Mold can take a hold just about anywhere in your home: bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and more. Learn more about this household issue and how to prevent and control it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ABOUT MOLD…

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  • Architecture

    25 Famous California Buildings and Their Architects 

    by Brady Oppenheim February 17, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 17, 2021

    People and groups behind the places The place names might be well-known—Hearst Castle, Ahwahnee Hotel, Union Station—but do you know the architects behind the buildings? Get to know 25 of California’s must-see structures and their architects, as compiled by USA Today and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) California Council:…

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  • ArchitectureContractors

    Thinking Outside the Box

    by Brady Oppenheim February 15, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 15, 2021

    Shipping containers are a creative housing option Your new home could be on the back of a big rig, chugging by on a freight train, flying in a cargo plane, or cruising into port. People are increasingly upcycling shipping containers into new housing, and you could be one of them.…

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  • Uncategorized

    12 Items to Help Babyproof Your Home

    by Brady Oppenheim February 11, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 11, 2021

    Little things can make a big safety difference Have a little one on the way? You’ll want to know about these 12 items recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can make a big difference when it comes to your child’s safety: Safety latches and locks—Latches and locks…

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  • Landscape ArchitectureMental Health

    Can Street Trees Help Reduce Depression?

    by Brady Oppenheim February 10, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 10, 2021

    A new study correlates increased numbers of street trees to reduced antidepressant prescriptions, emphasizing the positive role even the smallest and simplest amounts of urban greenspace can play in our mental health. Experts from Germany’s Leipzig University and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research analyzed health data from almost…

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  • Animals

    Rabies Vaccine Protects You and Your Pet

    by Brady Oppenheim February 9, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 9, 2021

    Don’t ignore reminders; contact a licensed veterinary professional Looking in your mailbox, you see a cheerful postcard from your veterinarian’s office: “Make an appointment for your pet’s rabies vaccination today!” It’s easy to toss the card aside to the recycling, but this simple reminder is easier to appreciate—and act upon—when…

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  • BeautyConsumer NewsHealth

    For Some Black Men, Better Health Starts at the Barbershop

    by Michelle McVay-Cave February 8, 2021
    by Michelle McVay-Cave February 8, 2021

    Outside of churches, barbershops and beauty salons are the bastion for the Black/African-American community because of their established authenticity and credibility. Within these establishments, everything from A to Z is covered through in-depth conversations, lively debate, and banter between all ages. Conversely, necessary information is gathered and shared with all…

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  • AccountantsFinanceMental Health

    Gambling Addiction Affects Millions of Americans

    by Brady Oppenheim February 5, 2021
    by Brady Oppenheim February 5, 2021

    Learn do’s and don’ts to help those affected The roar of the racetrack, the roll of the dice, or the ring of the slot machine can be exciting, but they also can be concerning and even damaging for millions of Americans struggling with gambling addiction. According to the National Council…

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