SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) announces the appointment of Sophia Cornejo as its new registrar, effective August 15, 2022. Ms. Cornejo replaces former registrar Susan Saylor, who retired in April, 2022. Ms. Cornejo has served various regulatory entities under DCA for…

A national three-digit hotline will connect people to counselors for assistance Mental health and wellness is important for everyone no matter age, economic background or profession. Feelings of anxiety, depression, changes in behavior, sleeping patterns and appetite are mental health conditions that are real and treatable. Now, help for you…

Today, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued a waiver authorizing pharmacists to independently order and furnish COVID-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid to patients under certain conditions. This waiver  improves access to an important COVID-19 therapeutic for individuals requiring treatment as a result of COVID-19. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive…

National Beautician’s Day, June 26, celebrates the licensed professionals who provide a variety of services in the beauty industry. These men and women include cosmetologists, manicurists, and estheticians. In California, these professionals who help people look and feel their best through hair, skin, and nail services that are safe, must…

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology’s Annual campaign returns with 10 tips for a safe nail salon visit SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Summer is in full swing, and as more people to head to the nail salon for a pedicure, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is celebrating its ninth “Safe…

The California State Athletic Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting details and agenda are available here.    

Did you know that one of the first things that people notice about you are your eyes? It’s true. A study conducted February 1, 2017, by Cornell’s College of Human Ecology and published in Psychological Science (April 2017), revealed that “we can interpret a person’s emotions by analyzing the expression…

SACRAMENTO — Today, Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Director Kimberly Kirchmeyer announced the appointment of Tess Dubois-Carey to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) Advisory Committee. Dubois-Carey will serve on the committee as an industry representative. “We’re pleased to welcome Tess Dubois-Carey to the BPPE Advisory Committee,” said Director…

Passionate Health Care Professionals Dedicated to Teaching and Advocating Nurse educators or Nursing Education Consultants are registered nurses who educate and train nurses at all levels of practice, including nursing school students. These professionals are clinical experts who have obtained advanced nursing degrees, earning at least a Master’s in Nursing…

In this or any other decade, travel has never been cheap—or easy. Many people enlist the services of a professional to make their arrangements. This collaboration enables travelers to get the best value with the added bonus of expert advice on flights, accommodations and experiences—making a vacation feel more like…