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…
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Architecture
DCA, California Architects Board Celebrate Contributions of Black Americans in Architecture
by R.Santosby R.SantosThe 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…
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Architecture
Celebrating Black History Month: Architect Robert Robinson Taylor (1868–1942)
by R.Santosby R.SantosFirst African American Accredited Architect in the United States Robert Robinson Taylor was born June 6, 1868, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He learned carpentry from his father who was a former slave and worked construction before attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Architecture. He was the first…
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A Passion for Projects Celebrating Black Culture Philip “Phil” G. Freelon was an influential architect whose work embodied African American culture and history. Freelon was born March 26, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1975, he graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design and earned…
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The Podiatric Medical Board of California (Board) functions semi-autonomously as one of 36 regulatory entities under the guidance of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The Board has historical roots that can be traced back to as early as 1957 when State licensure of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) was…
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The Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) regulates the chiropractic profession in California. The Board protects the public by overseeing approximately 12,500 licensees and 19 chiropractic colleges located throughout the United States and Canada, approving continuing education providers and courses, and taking enforcement action against licensees and unlicensed individuals who violate…
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Education, engagement, and empowerment via social, web, and phone With millions of California consumers online and on social media, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its boards and bureaus are right there with you! All of DCA’s licensing entities have websites providing consumer resources, insights, and answers 24/7/365,…
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DCA News
5 Things You Need to Know about the California Department of Consumer Affairs
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffIf you’ve been following DCA during #ConsumerProtectionWeek, you’re on your way to becoming an informed and empowered consumer. Check out our booklet and Get to Know the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Also available in: Spanish | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese | Simplified and Traditional Chinese
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With its 36 boards, bureaus and other entities, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects, informs, and empowers consumers 24/7 by regulating and licensing more than 3.4 million professionals in 280 license types. Consumers can participate and interact with DCA boards and bureaus via their in-person meetings, watching webcasts,…
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Consumer NewsDCA News
What are the Most Frequently Asked Questions About the California Department of Consumer Affairs?
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is made up of 36 different entities that license and regulate more than three million licensees in more than 280 different license types to protect consumers across the state. Here are answers to some consumer’s frequently asked questions about DCA: Which professions are licensed…