Consumer Connection Magazine

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,…

DCA’s summer 2020 issue of the Consumer Connection magazine is hot off the virtual press with consumer news, ideas, and information! Here’s what’s inside this issue: Get answers to your consumer-protection questions. Meet California State Board of Pharmacy Executive Officer Anne Sodergren. Learn ways to talk to your child about…

Article authored by Matt Woodcheke, Consumer Connection staff Question: I want to make my funeral arrangements in advance, but I’m not sure if I should pay in advance. Can you help? Answer: Prepaying spares your survivors the burden of arranging payment while planning your funeral. It also keeps you in…

Spring Cleaning Is a Good Time to Prevent Potential Health Hazards Article authored by Lana K. Wilson-Combs, Consumer Connection staff After a cold, dreary, dark, and damp winter, most people are eager for the arrival of spring. Many insects are, too. As the weather gets warmer, pests begin to come…

Article authored by Matt Woodcheke, Consumer Connection staff Question: My car needs expensive repairs to pass Smog Check and I don’t know if I should put money into it or cut my losses. What do you recommend? Answer: The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) offers a…

Article authored by Matt Woodcheke, Consumer Connection staff Question: I’m having my kitchen redone at home, but I’m not sure what kind of contractor I should hire. Answer: If your job is valued at $500 or more in both materials and labor, you’ll want to make sure the person you hire…

DCA’s spring 2020 issue of the Consumer Connection magazine is here! Hot off the press, this issue is filled with consumer news, ideas, and information, including: Answers to common consumer-protection questions. Ways to improve your home, heart health, and physical well-being. How to get ready for warm weather with pool-safety…

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…

Governor Gavin Newsom Declares May 5-11 ‘Wildfire Preparedness Week’ Thousands of wildfires strike California every year, many outside of what was traditionally considered “fire season.” Years of drought have resulted in tinder-dry landscapes and 18 million dead trees across the state, which prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a…

The latest issue of Consumer Connection, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ quarterly magazine, is now available! In the cover story of the spring issue, we look at the state’s battle against wildfires and how homeowners can be a part of the solution. Also, we cover the growing problem of preschoolers…