Laurel Goddard

Turn in unneeded medications for safe disposal during DEA drug take-back day Unused prescription drugs can find their way into the wrong hands, which is dangerous and can lead to tragic consequences. They can also damage the environment when improperly disposed of (such as flushing). The federal Drug Enforcement Administration…

Know what to expect and check the license Chiropractic is a health care profession that emphasizes a patient-centered approach without drugs or surgery, and focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and their effects on patient health. Doctors of chiropractic (D.C.) are licensed and regulated by the Department…

  Use extreme care to avoid serious injury or death Gutter cleaning, hanging and removing holiday lights, getting Frisbees off the roof—these, and many other activities we do at home, may require the use of a portable ladder. But while it might be the right tool for the job, the…

Older adults are often deliberate targets of scammers and fraudulent activity because they are more likely to live alone and frequently depend on others to take care of finances and personal matters. Older adults are also less likely to report fraud because they don’t know where to report it and…

  Voluntary surveys play a key role in California’s success toward meeting vehicle emissions reduction standards A simulated roadside vehicle emissions survey may be coming to a street near you. At first glance, they might look like DUI checkpoints, but they have a much different purpose and there are no…

Sometimes, an injury, disease, or other condition can make participating in daily activities difficult—an arm injury that makes getting dressed painful; arthritis that interferes with driving or climbing stairs; autism that hinders a child from interacting effectively with classmates; or a traumatic brain injury that causes difficulties with memory and…

The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has many resources that not only benefit consumers but also help improve the environment. One of those is the Smog Check Referee Program, which assists consumers with resolving special emissions situations, ultimately improving California’s air quality. Referees are conveniently…

Program offers eligible Californians up to $1,200 in repair assistance and $1,000 or $1,500 for vehicle retirement Great for the consumer and great for the environment, California’s Smog Check Program is an important part of the state’s efforts to improve the air we breathe while helping Californians. Smog Checks are…

California’s Smog Check Program is an important part of the state’s efforts to improve the air we breathe. Smog Checks are designed to identify vehicles with excess emissions so they can be properly repaired or retired. For eligible consumers whose vehicles fail Smog Check, there’s help. The Consumer Assistance Program…