Department of Consumer Affairs

Have you hugged your dog lately? You might also want to give your furry friend extra belly rubs too just to show how much you appreciate them—especially since today is National Dog Day! This canine holiday was founded in 2004 by animal expert and advocate Colleen Paige, along with National Puppy Day (March…

There was a time when people viewed pharmacists merely as a group of white coats who simply filled prescriptions from corner drug stores. Not anymore. As the healthcare industry has evolved, so too have the roles, and need for pharmacists. Pharmacists work in various settings, from nursing homes, colleges, and…

Change can be stressful—and there’s been a lot of that lately. The restlessness caused by change can manifest as poor sleep—but there are ways to get back on track. Staying indoors all day may affect your sleep cycle—particularly if you’re working from home for the first time. Getting outside during…

The Coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered our lives. The uncertainty of these challenging times can cause stress, fear, anger, isolation, and ultimately impact our overall health and well-being. For people who already suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental disorders,  these emotions can become even more pronounced during a crisis…

Get to know this real-life licensed California profession When you hear “private investigator,” what images come to your mind? What about intriguing TV depictions like “Monk,” “Veronica Mars,” and “Magnum, P.I.”? How about memorable movie investigators, including “Chinatown’s” Jake Gittes, “The Maltese Falcon’s” Sam Spade, and John Shaft of the…

April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.  The annual event, which was enacted on April 22, 1970, is celebrated around the world to bring awareness to environmental issues and to provide measures that will help protect our planet. The idea of Earth Day was the brainchild of United…

SB 225 promotes civic participation by state residents, regardless of U.S. citizenship or immigration status The Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) boards and bureaus work to ensure all California residents receive safe, licensed, and regulated professional services. And thanks to a new law, more California residents can help uphold that…

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…

Everyone wants a new pair of sunglasses to look great, but before settling on that new pair of shades, consumers should consider their eye health and how well those sunglasses protect against the sun’s harmful rays. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), six factors are most important when…

This annual observance is held each August to spotlight and educate people of all ages on the importance of vaccinations. While some may debate the merits of immunization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains that vaccines can help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccines are’t just…