The license examination process for the Board of Behavioral Sciences (Board) will be changing effective January 1, 2016. New exams will be implemented for all Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist candidates, and registrants will be mandated to take a California Law and Ethics Exam. The Board has created…
Amy Dhillon
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The recent Northern California wildfires may have you thinking about what you would do in case of an emergency. Are you prepared to evacuate if necessary? Do you have a plan for you, your family and your pets? September is National Preparedness Month and it’s the perfect time to plan…
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Real Estate
Prepaid Rental Listing Service…or Prepaid Rental Listing Scam?
by Amy Dhillonby Amy DhillonSearching for a rental home or apartment can be a daunting and time-consuming task. So to save time and energy, you decide to have a company take care of the search for you. You do some quick online research, and then tell the prepaid rental listing service (PRLS) company representative…
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The April 15 tax deadline is approaching, and if you haven’t yet selected a tax preparer, here are some tips from the California Board of Accountancy to help make a wise choice. Get recommendations from family, friends, and others you trust who may have had similar tax preparation needs.…
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Now, there is one more tool at your disposal when applying for a Real Estate Broker’s License. The California Real Estate Bureau has a new tutorial video for those individuals interested in applying for a Real Estate Broker’s License. In just a few minutes you’ll learn the guidelines and steps…
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Have you ever wondered when a car is considered a “lemon?” Do you know what to do if you think your car might be a lemon? The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Arbitration Certification Program (ACP) has released a new video to educate consumers on the California Lemon Law and how…
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Consumer News
Attorney General Harris Offers Safe Shopping And Donating Tips
by Amy Dhillonby Amy DhillonWith the holidays comes shopping and donating – and the increased risk of becoming a victim. Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has issued tips for safe shopping and charitable giving during the holiday season. Check out the recent press release here.
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Do you have health insurance? Do you know someone who needs health insurance? If so, Covered California has good news – Covered California open enrollment starts November 15, 2014 and lasts until February 15, 2015. This is your opportunity to compare health insurance plans for yourself, your family, or even your…
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CrimeMental Health
Search Warrant Served on Grass Valley Psychologist for Alleged Workers Compensation Billing Fraud
by Amy Dhillonby Amy DhillonGRASS VALLEY – Peace officers with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Investigation (DOI) Health Quality Investigation Unit (HQIU), along with the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Insurance, and the U.S. Department of Labor served a search warrant Tuesday on a Grass Valley psychologist suspected of…
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You lost your keys and need a locksmith. Finding one is easy nowadays with smartphone technology – just search “locksmith,” call one of the results that pops up, and a locksmith is en route to the rescue. So simple, right? Wrong. What the search engine doesn’t tell you is that…