Not too long ago in California, the option to wear a face-covering in public was a suggestion to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, it is a mandate. In response to the increased coronavirus cases in the state, last month, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all Californians to wear face…

Licensed California podiatrists care for your feet—and your health Twenty-six bones. Thirty-three joints. More than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All that and more in just one of your feet. But if any of these many things ever go awry, the more than 2,000 licensed California doctors of podiatric medicine—commonly…

Check your teeth. Do they feel clean? If it’s time for a dental cleaning, your wait time for an appointment may be longer than expected. Most dental offices were closed during the COVID-19 lockdown, except for emergencies. Some have reopened but are putting off scheduling cleaning appointments. Others are booked…

More than 40 license classifications reflect wide array of helpful services When you think of a contractor, you may think of someone who plans, coordinates, budgets, and supervises construction projects like homes and buildings from start to finish. But did you know that there are dozens of licensed contractor classifications…

The genuine threat of contracting COVID-19 from the novel coronavirus has sparked a new level of hyper-awareness about the importance of things we already knew but probably did not practice diligently. Just think of the basics: washing hands with soap and water, avoiding those who are sick, staying home and…

What better way to spend some time at a local park or pond than feeding the ducks some old bread, right? It’s a tradition that goes back generations. Turns out it’s bad for the ducks. Experts say there are several reasons people should not feed bread to ducks or geese.…

Nearly 100 years of professional care for Californians For nearly a century, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ California Board of Chiropractic Examiners (BCE) has been making sure our state’s chiropractors are educated and licensed to provide safe, professional care. Find out more about these professionals, their licensure, and their licensing…

The California Office of Emergency Services reports a prolonged period of hotter-than-normal temperatures expected for at least the next week in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and neighboring foothills. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Warning through June 27, with temperatures expected to be hottest in…

On May 18, 2020, Todd Tilghman became the 18th winner of NBC’s The Voice. It also kept coach Blake Shelton firmly in the top spot as the coach with the most wins. Did Todd pick the right coach—or did he get lucky? If you’ve watched the show, you know that…

The current public health crisis due to the novel coronavirus has placed a spotlight on a healthcare specialty that has, until recently, suffered from a lack of awareness. Respiratory therapists (RTs) are lung and breathing experts trained in critical care and cardiopulmonary medicine. They work with patients suffering from severe…