DCA News Release

SACRAMENTO, CA – Después de una serie de tormentas dañino severo con más viento y lluvia que se espera que afecten a California, la Junta Estatal de Licencias de Contratistas (CSLB, por sus siglas en inglés) les recuerda a los propietarios de viviendas que usen contratistas con licencia para cualquier…

SACRAMENTO, CA – After a series of severe damaging storms and with more wind and rain expected to impact California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors for any construction repairs above $500. After a disaster, CSLB’s mission is to help ensure unlicensed or…

With the passage of AB 890 (Wood, Chapter 265, Statutes of 2020), the Board of Registered Nursing (Board) is gearing up to implement the provisions of the law in January 2023. AB 890 created two new categories of Nurse Practitioners (NP) that can function within a defined scope of practice…

SACRAMENTO – The California State Board of Optometry has named Gregory Pruden as its interim executive officer, effective Friday, November 3, 2022. Mr. Pruden has served as Legislative Manager for the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) since August 2017. Mr. Pruden was Legislative Coordinator for the Department of Public Health…

  SACRAMENTO – The Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) has named Erika Calderon as its executive director, effective November 1, 2022. Ms. Calderon has served the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) in various roles for more than 12 years during her career. She most recently held the position of…

SACRAMENTO – The Dental Board of California (DBC) has named Tracy Montez, Ph.D. as its new executive officer, effective Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Dr. Montez has worked in various roles at the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), most recently as chief of the Division of Programs and Policy Review. Dr.…

Temecula Psychological Associate Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Gross Negligence Of Patient SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Board of Psychology (Board) has filed an accusation seeking to revoke or suspend the license of Vincent Shanks, Ph.D. #94020884, of Temecula, for allegedly engaging in sexual exploitation with a patient, sexual misconduct, gross…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) announces the appointment of Sophia Cornejo as its new registrar, effective August 15, 2022. Ms. Cornejo replaces former registrar Susan Saylor, who retired in April, 2022. Ms. Cornejo has served various regulatory entities under DCA for…

Today, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued a waiver authorizing pharmacists to independently order and furnish COVID-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid to patients under certain conditions. This waiver  improves access to an important COVID-19 therapeutic for individuals requiring treatment as a result of COVID-19. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive…

Contractors State License Board warns wildfire survivors about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Wildfire survivors are warned to stay alert as they search for contractors to help them rebuild. A recent Contractors…