May 2021

VIDEO: The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) is celebrating its 8th Annual #SafeSandalSeason by providing consumers with an all-new pedicure safety video. With the weather warming up, you may be pulling out your sandals and getting ready to get your toenails done. But before you head over to…

The Medical Board of California is holding a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 3:30 PM. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.  

$116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares to fully reopen the economy June 15 $100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for the next two million newly vaccinated people; $16.5 million in cash prizes for all vaccinated Californians…

A look back at a life-changing experience for this Northern California man who survived COVID-19 last year. Paul Cantelli shares his story and reflects on recovering from COVID-19 with the support of health care professionals. Many licensees under the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) played a role in his…

  On May 24, 2021, The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Director Kimberly Kirchmeyer appointed Melanie Delgado to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) Advisory Committee. Delgado will serve on the committee in the consumer advocate role, which is designated by statute. We are excited to welcome Melanie Delgado…

Concerned about creepy-crawlies? Contact a licensed pest professional It sounds like something straight from a sci-fi movie poster: “Brood X Is Coming: Billions of Cicadas Set to Swarm.” But while the East Coast, South, and Midwest have cause for concern, California is in the clear from this bug-eyed insect horde.…

Following FDA Authorization, Federal and State Safety Review Experts Recommend the Vaccine as Safe and Effective at Protecting Young People 12+ Families can visit MyTurn.ca.gov, Call the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255, or Contact Primary Care Doctor to Schedule a Vaccination Appointment  Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by…

Turn it down and contact a licensed professional for assistance A movie chronicling a rock drummer’s hearing loss netted a pair of Academy Awards, but the situation facing fictional character Ruben Stone in “Sound of Metal” can be all too true for both musicians and music lovers alike. As outlined…

Conserve resources, cut costs, and contact a licensed professional for help The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water each day at home. Here are simple water-savings tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). FIX THOSE LEAKS EPA says home water leaks can make up…