The Peel

A look back at a life-changing experience for this Northern California man who survived COVID-19 last year. Paul Cantelli shares his story and reflects on recovering from COVID-19 with the support of health care professionals. Many licensees under the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) played a role in his…

Halloween 2020 won’t be like any other in years past: It falls on a Saturday–Yay! But it’s also taking place in the middle of a global pandemic–Boo! The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) wants to remind you we are still battling COVID-19 and there are three simple steps to…

Despite the challenges of working away from the office at home, employees with the California Department of Consumer Affairs are still giving 110-percent to protect the consumer. Watch this video to see how they continue to keep consumers safe.

There’s an amusing meme out there that mimics the look of dark hair roots exposed on a blonde head, bushy eyebrows, grown out acrylic nails and dilapidated eyelashes. The parody represents what people might look like while sticking to the shelter in place order for several weeks. While some may…

A family of four hops into a rocket ship and blasts out into space. Instead of a trip to Hawaii, they opt to spend their one-week vacation in outer space. This pipe dream scenario won’t be far from reality if all goes as planned by 2025. Members of the public…

Getting your hair styled for the holidays? How about getting a perm? That’s right, the perm is back! Before you squirm thinking about the smell of rotten eggs and frizzy hair from the 80’s and 90’s, consider these upgrades. This old trend took a ride on a big wave for…

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recently hosted visitors from the Korean Transportation Safety Authority for a frank conversation about smog. For Peel by DCA coverage of the visit, check out the video below. South Korea’s emissions program for light-duty vehicles is based on California’s Smog Check system, and…

When Martha and Enrrique Gallard packed up their belongings in Georgia and sent them off in a moving truck headed to their new home in California, they had no idea what problems were awaiting them. But the Gallards were lucky: they found an ally in the Bureau of Household Goods…

Halloween is coming and for many, a pair of costume contact lenses will be the perfect accessory to their ghoulish get-up. The one way to be certain that the lenses are legal and safe to wear… visit a licensed eye care professional.

It’s the big day. The UC Davis Senior Design Showcase is the future of engineering, designed by future engineers. And the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is on-hand to coach, encourage, and share some wisdom with the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. Take a look:…