It starts innocently enough by posting a picture of a sonogram and suddenly – months before he or she is even born – your child has an established presence on social media. Welcome to the digital world, little one. Soon there’s a post announcing your child’s birth, and consistent updates…
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Reprinted from CaliforniaCensus.org. Check the mail! As of March 12, Californians are receiving invitations to participate in the 2020 Census. The invitation includes information on how to fill out the Census form and includes a unique Census ID that links you to a physical address. Use your Census ID to…
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You may notice that your favorite song can have a soothing effect after a bad day at work or school. Your worries drift away, your muscles relax, the tension eases – it’s evidence that music can have a therapeutic impact on a human body, mentally and physically. However, there’s a…
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The mission of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is to protect California consumers by providing a safe and fair marketplace through oversight, enforcement, and licensure of professions. We also work hard to educate the public about their rights as consumers under California state law. The Federal Trade Commission’s…
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So, you’ve made the decision to bring a new pet into your home. Congrats! Whether you’re adopting for companionship, introducing a 4-legged friend into a large family, or somewhere in between, adopting a pet is a wonderful way to bring unconditional love into your life. But what happens after a…
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The latest issue of Consumer Connection, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ quarterly magazine, is available now. In this issue, we examine the rapid job growth forecast in health care fields; we look at gender stereotypes that factor into why more girls do not grow up to work in STEM or…
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Once each decade, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to count every person in the United States. The next enumeration will begin April 1, 2020, and will be the first to rely heavily on online responses. The next count will begin April 1, 2020, and will be the first to rely…
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Turkey TV aficionados may recall a scene from a 2001 episode of The West Wing where fictional US President Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen, calls the Butterball Hotline in an attempt to settle a disagreement with a member of his staff over whether stuffing can be safely cooked inside…
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In May 2018, the United States Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a 1992 federal law that prohibited states from sanctioning sports betting. That doesn’t mean the sportsbook is open now, but California voters may soon get the chance to place their bets. In June of…
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Kimberly Kirchmeyer has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Since 2013, Ms. Kirchmeyer has served as executive director of the Medical Board of California (MBC), where she was deputy director from 2011 to 2013. During her time at…