July is Military Consumer Protection Month, an annual event which aims to educate and empower service members, veterans and their families with consumer resources to protect themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals and help them make informed decisions. The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) is committed to consumer protection,…

The Contractors State License Board is holding a special board meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.

  The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is hosting a live webinar on May 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM (PST) to share information about military licensing resources. During the webinar, attendees will learn about licensing resources available to members of the military and their spouses or domestic partners. The…

  Spring cleaning is a great time to clear out unused medications sitting in the medicine cabinet. To safely dispose unused, expired, or unwanted medications, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from…

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time for Americans to learn about consumer rights and how to spot and avoid frauds and scams. The week-long campaign by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is part of an ongoing consumer protection effort. The FTC reports that 2.8 million fraud reports were…

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) celebrates the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape and build the communities we live in today. To end the celebration of Black History Month, our department reflects on the importance of Black History Month and will continue to honor…

First African American Accredited Architect in the United States Robert Robinson Taylor was born June 6, 1868, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He learned carpentry from his father who was a former slave and worked construction before attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Architecture. He was the first…

A Passion for Projects Celebrating Black Culture Philip “Phil” G. Freelon was an influential architect whose work embodied African American culture and history. Freelon was born March 26, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1975, he graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design and earned…

The Podiatric Medical Board of California (Board) functions semi-autonomously as one of 36 regulatory entities under the guidance of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The Board has historical roots that can be traced back to as early as 1957 when State licensure of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) was…

 The Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) regulates the chiropractic profession in California. The Board protects the public by overseeing approximately 12,500 licensees and 19 chiropractic colleges located throughout the United States and Canada, approving continuing education providers and courses, and taking enforcement action against licensees and unlicensed individuals who violate…