2024

As alluring as the dazzling designs of a cosmetic contact lens may appear, they are not worth the potential long-term damage to your eye if they aren’t dispensed professionally.

Nota del editor: esta alerta para el consumidor fue proporcionada por la Junta Estatal de Licencias para Contratistas (CSLB). Para registrarse y recibir más alertas como esta, visite el sitio web https://www.cslb.ca.gov.   Los contratistas no pueden solicitar pago por trabajo no terminado o materiales no entregado Excepto por un…

Editor’s note: this consumer alert was provided by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Visit the CSLB website at  https://www.cslb.ca.gov to sign up to receive additional consumer alerts.   Contractors Cannot Request Payment for Work Not Completed or Materials Not Delivered. Except for a limited down payment, it is against…

The California State Athletic Commission is holding a special meeting on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM.  To view the agenda and instructions on how to participate or observe the meeting, please click here.  

July is Military Consumer Protection Month, an annual event which aims to educate and empower service members, veterans and their families with consumer resources to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals and help them make informed decisions. The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) is committed to consumer protection,…

The Contractors State License Board is holding a special board meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.

  The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is hosting a live webinar on May 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM (PST) to share information about military licensing resources. During the webinar, attendees will learn about licensing resources available to members of the military and their spouses or domestic partners. The…

  Spring cleaning is a great time to clear out unused medications sitting in the medicine cabinet. To safely dispose unused, expired, or unwanted medications, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from…

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time for Americans to learn about consumer rights and how to spot and avoid frauds and scams. The week-long campaign by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is part of an ongoing consumer protection effort. The FTC reports that 2.8 million fraud reports were…

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) celebrates the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape and build the communities we live in today. To end the celebration of Black History Month, our department reflects on the importance of Black History Month and will continue to honor…