La Semana Nacional de la Protección del Consumidor es del 28 de febrero al 6 de marzo This post originally appeared in English; to view it, click here. La misión del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor (DCA, por sus siglas en inglés) de California es proteger a los consumidores californianos…
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Consumer News
DCA: Protecting and Empowering Consumers During National Consumer Protection Week and Beyond
National Consumer Protection Week is February 28-March 6 The mission of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is to protect California consumers through numerous avenues including oversight, enforcement, and licensure of professions. We also work hard to educate the public about their rights as consumers and provide resources to…
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Happy New Year from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)! If you rang in 2021 with a New Year’s resolution, we hope you’re sticking to it. But if you need a little inspiration, here are five resolutions DCA and its licensees can help you with: See a doctor regularly.…
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Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues. It celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. In 1945, Congress declared the first week of…
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Consumer Connection MagazineDCA News
#AskDCA: ‘I’ve been having trouble hearing, so I went online and bought a set of hearing aids. They don’t help. What did I do wrong?’
Question: I’ve been having trouble hearing, so I went online and bought a set of hearing aids. They don’t help. What did I do wrong? Answer: Today’s hearing aids are designed to be programmed in a way that customizes their response for each individual’s hearing loss. When purchasing hearing aids…
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Consumer Connection MagazineDCA News
#AskDCA: ‘I found evidence of termites in my house. Does the whole house need to be fumigated?’
Question: I found evidence of termites in my house. Does the whole house need to be fumigated? Answer: A licensed pest control company must identify the presence of termites and then recommend, in writing, how to solve the problem. Fumigation is not always required, depending on the pest and the…
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With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…
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Consumer Connection MagazineUncategorized
#AskDCA: ‘My elderly neighbor doesn’t have family nearby and I’m concerned for his well-being. How can I make sure he is looked after?’
Question: ‘My elderly neighbor doesn’t have family nearby and I’m concerned for his well-being. How can I make sure he is looked after?’ Answer: A professional fiduciary, licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau (PFB), can be hired by independent, productive people who anticipate a future need in making sound financial,…
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AutosNews Releases
Bureau Of Automotive Repair Adopts Regulations To Increase Assistance To Consumers Impacted By Covid-19
Eligible consumers may receive up to $1,200 in emissions-related repairs SACRAMENTO – The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has adopted emergency regulations updating the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) to increase assistance contributions available to consumers during the ongoing state of emergency in California. The regulations increase the state’s contribution toward…
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California is roasting in the middle of a historic heatwave. Electric utility providers across the state have instituted rolling blackouts. Death Valley shattered a high temperature record that stood for over a century. We’ve been warned to stay indoors and preserve the cool. And, in the midst of it all,…