The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its boards and bureaus have information and resources to help consumers make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is one of the 36 regulatory boards within the DCA. CSLB was established in 1929 and today…
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Did you know that one of the first things that people notice about you are your eyes? It’s true. A study conducted February 1, 2017, by Cornell’s College of Human Ecology and published in Psychological Science (April 2017), revealed that “we can interpret a person’s emotions by analyzing the expression…
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Have you thanked a geologist today? You probably should because April 3 is National Geologists Day. Without geologists, we wouldn’t know much about the earth’s history, or how integral the science of geology is for many of the products that we use daily, yet often take for granted like cell…
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Spring is in the air, and summer isn’t far behind. Now that some COVID-19 safety guidelines are being lifted, chances are you’re probably eager to put the pedal to the metal and head out on a fun road trip. Whether it’s a quick getaway to the mountains or a…
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Since its inception, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has consistently worked to empower and protect consumers from unscrupulous and unfair business practices through oversight, enforcement, and licensing of professions. DCA consists of 36 boards, bureaus, a committee, and a commission. The Department administers more than 3.9 million licenses and more…
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The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) License Search provides consumers with daily and around-the-clock access to 3.9 million licensees. Consumers can click with confidence at https://search.dca.ca.gov to verify if a profession is licensed by a DCA board or bureau. Each license record will reflect if a license is current,…
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There is a lot of truth to the adage: “The Eyes Are the Windows to The Soul.” That’s because our eyes reveal so much about us. They convey when we’re tired, sad, frightened, angry, happy and they can even help determine other potential systemic health issues such as high blood…
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The phrase “The doctor will see you now” has taken on a whole new meaning since the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has forced many Californians to skip in-person healthcare visits with doctors and primary care providers and instead chat with them about anything that ails them via video/online, which is…
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Imagine buying a new or used vehicle only to have it break down. If the new or used vehicle comes with a manufacturer’s warranty, you can take it back to the dealer for repairs. Despite their efforts to “fix” the vehicle, it still keeps breaking down again and again. That’s…
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In 1983, President Ronald Regan designated November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a cruel twist of fate, he later developed Alzheimer’s and courageously battled the disease which has afflicted more than 47 million people worldwide. In the United States alone, there are more than 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer’s.…