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California victim’s goods discovered hidden in a storage facility by state investigators  SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) is warning consumers about malicious and deceptive practices by unpermitted moving companies and unscrupulous household moving brokers after uncovering a series of…

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…

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…

Unable to stay seated, you fidget while distracted by the unorganized mess around your desk. Instead of finishing a project that’s due tomorrow, you get up and decide to go to the store. Putting on your shoes to get out the door, however, is the most daunting task of the…

On February 24, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package that will provide urgent relief to millions of Californians struggling with pandemic hardship, including the nearly 600,000 individuals and businesses licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC). “As millions of Californians…

For the past several months, health care providers and public health officials have been asking Californians to wear masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask is not exactly pleasant for some people, and for others, it can be a bit challenging. Adding to the stress are…

What do cat food, a can of soda, architecture, and engineering have in common? If you add mushrooms to the mix, you’ve got the perfect recipe for strong, sustainable building material. Researchers are building structures using mycelium, the underground foundation of mushrooms found naturally in the wild. Although this may…

VIDEO: These California last responders talk about the importance of taking recommendations from first responders to heart: Wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice social distancing.

California residents Justin Wilhite and Paul Cantelli relive their horrifying experiences fighting COVID-19 while Kim Duran talks about the pressures of having two family members with the virus at the same time. All three have one message to share—wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice physical distancing. Watch this…

Like most Californians, I’ve been staying at home during the pandemic and wildfires. I’ve been using just about all my free time cleaning up: I’ve purged many items out of my garage and closets, and my yard’s looking pretty impressive. What isn’t so great, however, are my aching feet, sore…