DCA offers support to military members —both veterans and active duty and their spouses—in various ways. Look for the military resources button on any of DCA’s websites (or visit http://www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/military.shtml) to get a direct link to the Military Member Resources page to see what is offered; here’s what you’ll find:…
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Summer heat can rapidly turn a parked vehicle into an oven. It’s no place to leave a pet, even for a few minutes. Dr. Beth Parvin, a consultant with the California Veterinary Medical Board, warns that heat stroke in pets is a medical emergency that can quickly turn deadly. She advises…
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A visit to the doctor or dentist can be more relaxing if you know you are receiving care from someone who has been properly educated in their field and is licensed to practice. However, on TV, online, and in the newspaper we often find stories about people who pose as contractors, veterinarians, doctors, and other professionals…
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The California Board of Optometry is recruiting Subject Matter Experts to assist in the Board’s Law Exam Development Workshops. The next workshop is scheduled for November 2, 2015. Contribute to the profession of optometry by becoming a Subject Matter Expert and assisting the Board in upcoming workshops. Experts have the opportunity to…
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Contractors
Contractors State License Board Offers Resources for Northern California Wildfire Victims
CSLB sweeps burn areas, provides information to help protect against scams SACRAMENTO – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has activated its disaster response support for residents of Amador, Calaveras, and Lake counties whose homes have either been destroyed or damaged in recent days by the devastating Butte and Valley…
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Wedding season and special events have many of us visiting the salon and barbershop to get primped and pampered. What you may not realize are the dangers you could be exposing yourself to while there. The good thing is you can guard yourself and others with the right information. The Board…
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SACRAMENTO- The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) has revoked the approval to operate issued to Hans Academy of Massage located in Los Angeles. Read the entire news release here.
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Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to Assist Four-D College Students
SACRAMENTO – Staff from the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education will be in Riverside and Apple Valley on Friday July 17 to advise students of Four-D College’s Colton and Victorville locations about their options in the wake of the school’s apparent closure. Read the news release…
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A quick look at the low water levels of any local river, lake or stream reminds us that California is in a drought. You don’t have to go further than your not-so-green front lawn to be reminded. Here are a few tips to help you do your part in…
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June is National Safety Month, an excellent time to learn more about safety issues such as prescription painkiller abuse. According to the National Health Information Center, prescription painkiller overdoses are a growing problem in the United States, especially among women. About 18 women die every day from a prescription painkiller…