2026 DCA News Releases
September 4, 2026 – Judge Grants Bureau of Automotive Repair Request to Suspend Business License After Investigation Reveals Fraud, Risk of Consumer Harm. | Español
July 9, 2026 – Bureau of Household Goods and Services announces recent enforcement sweeps in the Bay Area and Southern California. | Español
June 8, 2026 – CSAC Announces Launch of Combat Sports License Plate | Español
2025 DCA News Releases
May 28, 2025 – California Board of Occupational Therapy Announces New Executive Officer | Español
January 17, 2025 – CSLB Urges Homeowners to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Southern California Wildfires | Español
January 3, 2025 – California Board of Occupational Therapy Announces New Executive Officer | Español
January 3, 2025 – Respiratory Care Board Announces Interim Executive Officer | Español
2024 DCA News Releases
November 26, 2024 – Investigation Leads to Criminal Conviction, License Revocation | Español
November 7, 2024 – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board Announces Interim Executive Officer | Español
September 18, 2024 – California Board of Psychology Announces Interim Executive Officer | Español
August 23, 2024 – Joint News Release: DA Gascón Announces Charges Against Man Who Impersonated a Doctor, Performed Surgery Without a License on Woman in LA | Español
August 12, 2024 – Bureau of Automotive Repair Launches Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program | Español
July 16, 2024 – Investigation Leads to Arrest of Temecula Optometrist | Español
May 24, 2024 – Safe Sandal Season: Educating and Empowering California Consumers for More Than a Decade | Español
February 22, 2024 – Los Angeles-Based Veterinarian Suspended | Español
2023 DCA News Releases
October 31, 2023 – 10 Arrested for Unlicensed Practice of Dentistry in Undercover Operation
October 19, 2023 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Issues Consumer Warning About Unlawful Home Services
October 9, 2023 – California Establishes World’s First Retirement Fund for Mixed Martial Arts Fighters
August 8, 2023 – Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery Update | Actualización del Cementerio Lincoln Memorial Park
May 26, 2023 – Bureau of Household Goods and Services Provides Consumer-Protection Tips During National Moving Month | Spanish
May 25, 2023 – State revokes Milpitas Massage College’s approval to operate
May 22, 2023 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Celebrates 10th Annual Safe Sandal Season Campaign
April 3, 2023 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology adds Examinations in Simplified Chinese | Simplified Chinese
March 1, 2023 – How to Avoid Appliance Repair Scams, Fraud | Spanish
February 15, 2023 – California State Athletic Commission Statement on Passing of Promoter Ken Thompson
February 2, 2023 – New Nurse Practitioner Application is Now Available
2022 DCA News Releases
December 30, 2022– New Nurse Practitioner Certifications Coming to California in 2023
December 9, 2022 – California State Athletic Commission Statement on Passing of Commissioner Michael Hardeman
November 15, 2022 – California State Board of Optometry Announces Interim Executive Officer
November 10, 2022 – Osteopathic Medical Board of California Names New Executive Officer
November 09, 2022 – Dental Board of California Names New Executive Officer
September 27, 2022 – Board of Psychology Seeks to Revoke or Suspend License of Psychological Associate for Sexual Misconduct
August 3, 2022 – Structural Pest Control Board Appoints New Registrar
July 15, 2022 – Board of Psychology Seeks to Revoke or Suspend License of Psychologist for Unprofessional Conduct
July 8, 2022 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology’s Annual Campaign Returns With 10 Tips for a Safe Nail Salon Visit
June 21, 2022 – Court Reporters Board of California Announces the Appointment of New Board Member
June 10, 2022 – California Board of Psychology Issues Citation to Licensee
June 9, 2022 – California Board of Psychology Accepts Surrender of Psychologist License
May 12, 2022- DCA Director Appoints Tess Dubois-Carey to Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Advisory Committee
January 20, 2022 – Board of Psychology Seeks To Revoke Or Suspend License Of Psychologist For Sexualizing Therapy
2021 DCA News Releases
December 14, 2021 – New Prescribing Laws Take Effect January 1, 2022
October 14, 2021 – Los Angeles County Man Convicted, Cited, and Fined for Practicing Veterinary Medicine Without a License
September 16, 2021 – State Investigators Nab Fraudulent Household Movers During Interstate Operation
May 24, 2021 – DCA Director Appoints Melanie Delgado to Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Advisory Committee
March 17, 2021 – DCA Director Appoints Zima Creason to Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Advisory Committee
March 3, 2021 – Board Of Behavioral Sciences Appoints New Executive Officer
2020 DCA News Releases
December 14, 2020 – New Year Means New Requirements For Paper Prescription Forms
December 14, 2020 – Psychologist Surrenders License to Psychology Board
November 30, 2020 – Physician Assistant Board Appoints New Executive Officer
September 22, 2020 – More Defrauded Corinthian College Students Eligible for State Fund Reimbursement
September 9, 2020 – Bureau Of Automotive Repair Adopts Regulations To Increase Assistance To Consumers Impacted By Covid-19s
September 8, 2020 – Costume Contact Lenses Can Be a Nightmare for Eyes
August 25, 2020 – Expanding the State’s COVID-19 Testing
August 11, 2020 – Nursing Students May Supplement Healthcare Staff During Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases
July 22, 2020 – Combat Sports Return to California
July 20, 2020 – Outdoor Personal Care Services
July 14, 2020 – DCA Launches Campaign to Help With COVID-19 Testing
June 9, 2020 – Additional Options to Treat Pets During COVID-19
June 4, 2020 – Board of Registered Nursing Appoints New Executive Officer
May 12, 2020 – Expanding the State’s Testing Workforce
May 6, 2020 – Embracing Technology to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020 – Physician Assistant Supervision Requirements Waived to Help With COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020 – Nursing Students Clinical Hours Waived to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2020 – Director of Department of Consumer Affairs Waives Licensing Requirements to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2020 – Board of Registered Nursing Urges Nursing Students to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 4, 2020 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Encourages Proper Handwashing Amid Disease Concerns
February 21, 2020 – Bureau Of Automotive Repair Initiates Disciplinary Action Against Nine Smog Check Stations Engaged In Fraud
January 29, 2020 – California State Board of Pharmacy Appoints New Executive Officer
January 27, 2020 – Clunker Cars Repurposed in the Classroom
2019 DCA News Releases
November 7, 2019 – Modernized Services Now Live at the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
November 1, 2019 – Audiologist’s License Revoked for Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child
October 15, 2019 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Issues Warning About Mercury-Tainted Face Creams
October 10, 2019 – California State Athletic Commission To Host Combat Sports Stakeholder Public Meeting
October 4, 2019 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Encourages Milan Students to Obtain Their Records
October 3, 2019 – State Urges Milan Institute Students to Take Steps to Obtain Their Records
September 16, 2019 – California State Board of Optometry Elects New Officers
September 11, 2019 – State Board Informs Consumers, Therapists, Therapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior
July 17, 2019 – A-Technical College Announces Closure
May 30, 2019 – Consumers Advised To Check License On Damage Restoration Companies
May 28, 2019 – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Breaks Language Barriers | Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese | traditional Chinese | Korean
April 15, 2019 – Department of Consumer Affairs Launches Open Data Portal
April 11, 2019 – Los Alamitos Auto Repair Shop Accused of Bait-And-Switch Scheme
April 11, 2019 – Downey Auto Repair Shop Accused of Billing for Work Never Performed
March 5, 2019 – Emergency Decision Halts New Student Enrollment At Argosy University Locations
March 1, 2019 – State Urges Argosy And Art Institute Students To Take Steps To Obtain Their Records
February 20, 2019 – Department of Consumer Affairs Appoints New Chief to Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
February 19, 2019 – Coming Soon to California: Voice Writing
January 30, 2019 – Osteopathic Medical Board Appoints New Executive Officer
2018 DCA News Releases
October 26, 2018 – Optometry Board Appoints New Executive Officer
October 25, 2018 – Osteopathic Medical Board of California secures license surrender from Salinas-area doctor after lewd conduct investigation
October 12, 2018 – Media Advisory – UFC’S Urijah Faber To Headline Disability Advocacy Event
October 11, 2018 – Checking The License Just Became Easier
October 4, 2018 – Costume Contact Lenses Can Be A Nightmare For Eyes
September 25, 2018 – No More Messing With Margins: Out-Of-State Firms Must Now Follow California Rules For Court Reporting
August 9, 2018 – Regulator Shines Spotlight On Damage Restoration Companies, Interstate Movers
August 7, 2018 – Southern California Audiologist Ordered to Cease and Desist Practice
July 27, 2018 – More Potential Victims Of Orange County Doctor Sought
July 23, 2018 – Southern California Men Face Felony Charges In Huge Engineering Fraud Case
July 21, 2018 – Search Warrant Served At Smog Station In Central Los Angeles
July 19, 2018 – Victims Of Closed Schools May Find Debt Relief For Unforgiven Student Loans
July 19, 2018 – Three Cosmetology Schools Ordered To Stop Enrolling New Students In California
June 6, 2018 – Veterinary Medical Board Appoints New Executive Officer
June 5, 2018 – California State Athletic Commission To Host Boxing Stakeholder Summit
May 29, 2018 – Merced Auto Body Shop Accused of Fraud
May 24, 2018 – Consumer Complaints Lead To Action Against Sacramento Area Body Shop
May 23, 2018 – State Board Celebrates 125 Years of Consumer Protection
May 9, 2018 – Fake Nurse Faces New Charges in Ongoing Criminal Case
May 8, 2018 – Tarzana Audiologist Ordered to Cease and Desist Practice
April 4, 2018 – Statewide Sting Targets Smog Check Defeat Devices | Spanish
March 29, 2018 – Nurse Licensing Fees Scheduled To Increase April 5
March 29, 2018 – March 29, 2018 – Psychologist Surrenders License Due to Corrupt Acts
2017 DCA News Releases
December 29, 2017 – Dental Hygiene Committee Appoints New Executive Officer
December 13, 2017 – CalBRE Commissioner Warns Against Rental Price Gouging of Wildfire Victims
October 18, 2017 – State Barbering and Cosmetology Board to Hold Workers’ Rights Town Halls in Northern and Southern California | Vietnamese | Korean | Spanish
October 18, 2017 – Child Psychologist Surrenders License Due to Sexual Misconduct
October 17, 2017 – Rent Price Gouging in Wildfire Area: Don’t Do It
October 16, 2017 – Nurse Practitioner Arrested for Illegally Issuing Prescriptions
October 10, 2017 – Costume Contact Lenses Can Be A Nightmare For Eyes
October 6, 2017 – McDonald Hearing Aid Centers Settlement Agreements Reached
October 4, 2017 – Department of Consumer Affairs Announces Appointments to Cannabis Advisory Committee
September 11, 2017 – Governor Signs Bill To Help Psychologists Prevent Suicide
August 29, 2017 – School is Back In Session
August 24, 2017 – Man Arrested for Impersonating Pharmacist
August 11, 2017 – Psychologist Surrenders License Due To Sexual Misconduct
August 1, 2017 – The New Office of Student Assistance and Relief
July 31, 2017 – ‘Safe Sandal Season’ Campaign Returns With Tips for a Safe Nail Salon Visit
June 28, 2017 – Registered Nurse Impostor Arrested For Identity Theft
2016 DCA News Releases
December 12, 2016 – Child Psychologist Ordered Not to Practice
November 14, 2016 – Child Psychologist Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
October 26, 2016 – Board of Podiatric Medicine Appoints New Executive Officer
October 12, 2016 – Acupuncture Board Appoints New Executive Officer
September 13, 2016 – Auto Repair Dealer Licenses Revoked for Fraud
August 26, 2016 – Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Orders ITT Tech to Stop Accepting New Students
August 12, 2016 – Students Counseled After Beauty School Owner Arrested
August 5, 2016 – Physician Assistant Board Appoints New Executive Officer
August 4, 2016 – Chiropractor Ordered Not To Practice After Felony Arrest
July 14, 2016 – California Bureau of Automotive Repair Reaches Settlement in Jiffy Lube Case
July 7, 2016 – California Bureau of Automotive Repair Reaches Settlement in Bridgestone/Firestone Case
June 24, 2016 – Psychologist Ordered Not to Practice Due to Felony Counts
June 17, 2016 – Board of Registered Nursing Appoints New Executive Officer
June 2, 2016 – California State Athletic Commission Speaks Out Against Professional Boxing in 2016 Summer Olympics
May 16, 2016 – CSAC has the World’s Only Pension Fund for Professional Boxers and They are Looking for Claimants
May 5, 2016 – Psychologist Convicted of Indecent Exposure
April 8, 2016 – Women Can Now Obtain Self-Administered Hormonal Contraceptives From Pharmacists Without a Prescription
March 4, 2016 – Psychologist Surrenders License Due to Sexual Misconduct
March 1, 2016 – State Opposes Professional Boxing in 2016 Olympics
February 19, 2016 – Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Appoints New Executive Officer
2015 DCA News Releases
December 30, 2015 – SLPAHADB- Revised Reprint to December 9, 2015 News Release
December 11, 2015 – CSAC to Host Cutting Weight and Dehydration Summit
November 30, 2015 – State Suspends Acupuncturist for Sexual Misconduct
November 3, 2015 – Inglewood Smog Check Station’s License Suspended
September 16, 2015 – Wildfire Evacuees Can Get Needed Medications
July 20, 2015 – Los Angeles Massage School’s Approval to Operate Revoked
July 15, 2015 – Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to Assist Four-D College Students
June 11, 2015 – Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Holds Roundtable Discussion on Impact of Drought on Cemeteries
April 20, 2015 – Emergency Decision Halts New Student Enrollment at Corinthian Colleges’ WyoTech and Everest College Locations
April 10, 2015 – Overdose Rescue Drug Now Available Without Prescription
February 24, 2015 – Physical Therapist Agrees to License Revocation
2014 DCA News Releases
November 25, 2014 – Occupational Therapy Assistant Convicted Of Felony For Illegally Practicing As An Occupational Therapist
October 29, 2014 – Canine Care, Inc. Ordered To Pay $150,000 In Restitution For The Unlicensed Practice Of Veterinary Medicine
October 8, 2014 – Search Warrant Served on Grass Valley Psychologist for Alleged Workers Compensation Billing Fraud
July 10, 2014 – Exam Subversion Defendant Pleads Guilty To Two Felonies
May 23, 2014 – Seven Plead Guilty to Forging Transcripts in Order to Become Nurses
May 22, 2014 – Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Revokes Licenses For Beloved Care Funeral Service
May 20, 2014 – Physical Therapist Surrenders License
April 3, 2014 – Riverside County Man Convicted For Conducting Unlicensed Veterinary Activity
March 6, 2014 – CSAC Executive Officer Andy Foster Issues Statement Regarding Nevada’s Elimination of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
March 6, 2014 – Exam Subversion Investigation Leads To Two Arrests
February 24, 2014 – Former Owner of South El Monte Beauty School Charged with Submitting Fraudulent Training Documents
February 24, 2014 – Owner of Milpitas Beauty School Charged with Submitting Fraudulent Training Documents
February 21, 2014 – California Bureau of Real Estate Releases Consumer Guide on Buying and Living in a California Residential Subdivisions
February 21, 2014 – California Bureau of Real Estate Releases Guide for Real Estate and Development Professionals on California Residential Subdivisions
February 14, 2014 – Physical Therapist Surrenders License
February 14, 2014 – Physical Therapist’s License Revoked
February 14, 2014 – Physical Therapist Surrenders License
February 10, 2014 – CSLB Consumer Alert: Nevada Most Wanted Suspects May Be Working In Northern California
February 5, 2014 – Former Boxers May Be Eligible for $5.5 Million in Unclaimed Benefits
January 29, 2014 – Pharmacy closed and pharmacists’ license revoked by Board of Pharmacy for controlled substance violations that resulted in patient deaths
January 23, 2014 – Banning Smog Check Station’s Licenses Revoked
January 21, 2014 – Cemetery and Funeral Bureau Revokes Delano Funeral Establishment and Funeral Director Licenses