Lana Wilson-Combs

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…

  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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Women mechanics are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in the automotive industry. It’s about time. For years, automotive repair work has traditionally been dominated by men. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018 there were 19,236 female auto mechanics (2.1 percent of all auto mechanics) and a total…

Have you hugged your dog lately? You might also want to give your furry friend extra belly rubs too just to show how much you appreciate them—especially since today is National Dog Day! This canine holiday was founded in 2004 by animal expert and advocate Colleen Paige, along with National Puppy Day (March…

There was a time when people viewed pharmacists merely as a group of white coats who simply filled prescriptions from corner drug stores. Not anymore. As the healthcare industry has evolved, so too have the roles, and need for pharmacists. Pharmacists work in various settings, from nursing homes, colleges, and…

  Anyone who has bought or sold a house knows the importance of real estate appraisers. Appraisers are needed for many property transactions. For example, a lender concerned whether the property being sold will serve as sufficient collateral for purchase financing will often engage an appraiser to provide an opinion…