Brady Oppenheim

Licensed California podiatrists care for your feet—and your health Twenty-six bones. Thirty-three joints. More than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All that and more in just one of your feet. But if any of these many things ever go awry, the more than 2,000 licensed California doctors of podiatric medicine—commonly…

More than 40 license classifications reflect wide array of helpful services When you think of a contractor, you may think of someone who plans, coordinates, budgets, and supervises construction projects like homes and buildings from start to finish. But did you know that there are dozens of licensed contractor classifications…

Nearly 100 years of professional care for Californians For nearly a century, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ California Board of Chiropractic Examiners (BCE) has been making sure our state’s chiropractors are educated and licensed to provide safe, professional care. Find out more about these professionals, their licensure, and their licensing…

Superstar swimmer Michael Phelps—the most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time—and his champion swimming peers are calling on Americans to take the Pool Safely Pledge for children’s water safety. Simply pledge to: Designate a water watcher every single time children in your care are in or near the water. Make…

Ideas for all ages make your yard more family-friendly Anytime’s an ideal time to get kids and teens outside, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals has ideas to engage all ages in backyard improvements your whole family will enjoy: Littlest helpers—Small hands can help welcome wildlife to your yard…

Apply to become a volunteer board member We see you out there: You want to give back to your community by volunteering, but also would like a unique, interesting, and engaging experience. The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) licensing entities offer board or advisory committee member opportunities where you can…

Article authored by Matt Woodcheke, Consumer Connection staff Question: I want to make my funeral arrangements in advance, but I’m not sure if I should pay in advance. Can you help? Answer: Prepaying spares your survivors the burden of arranging payment while planning your funeral. It also keeps you in…

Longtime licensed profession makes sense of finances California has been licensing certified public accountants (CPAs) since 1901. But what do they do, how can you become one, and why does state licensure matter? Accounting as a profession has been around for thousands of years, since the concepts of counting, writing,…

Spring Cleaning Is a Good Time to Prevent Potential Health Hazards Article authored by Lana K. Wilson-Combs, Consumer Connection staff After a cold, dreary, dark, and damp winter, most people are eager for the arrival of spring. Many insects are, too. As the weather gets warmer, pests begin to come…

Take a look at this vital licensed profession They’re a common sight: Hard-hatted, safety-vested people looking through scopes by the side of the road, at construction sites, or in the landscape. But who are they, what are they looking at, and what are they doing? Let’s “see” if we can…