The latest issue of the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Consumer Connection magazine has arrived, containing news, tips, and information you need to be an informed consumer. Here is what’s inside: COVER STORY: Expanding Support to Communities Through Licensing—Resources Available for U.S. Military Members and Their Families as well as Refugees, Asylees,…
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The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has unveiled a new logo effective Jan. 1, 2023. The new logo features a shield, symbolizing DCA’s strong and longstanding consumer protection mandate, with the outline of the Golden State, representing the 40 million Californians DCA has pledged and is honored to serve,…
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Thank you for joining the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for Consumer Protection Week 2022. Even though Consumer Protection Week has drawn to a close, resources are still available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at DCA’s website, http://www.dca.ca.gov. You can connect with…
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DCA News
California Department of Consumer Affairs Employee Receives Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffAbby LeCureux Honored for Saving a Caller’s Life SACRAMENTO- Abby LeCureux, a Program Technician III with the California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Consumer Information Call Center (CIC) was honored with the Governor’s State Employee Special Service (Silver) Medal of Valor Award for the life-saving actions she took during an…
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Consumer NewsDCA News
Resources for Refugees, Asylees, Special Immigrant Visa Holders Seeking Licensure Now Available in 14 Additional Languages
Downloadable flyers available for prospective licensees in multiple languages The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) expedited licensure process is one of the ways California supports individuals who are refugees, asylees and holders of special immigrant visas. DCA’s 36 boards and bureaus license and regulate numerous professions and occupations…
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DCA News
Department of Health Care Access and Information Workforce Survey for Healing Arts Board Licensees
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffThe Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its healing arts boards to collect important health workforce data. The workforce survey will be available for licensees to complete during the electronic licensure renewal process. Licensed health care professionals are…
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COVID-19News ReleasesPharmacy
California Department of Consumer Affairs Issues Order Waiving Restrictions on Pharmacists Independently Initiating and Furnishing Paxlovid to Individual Patients
Today, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued a waiver authorizing pharmacists to independently order and furnish COVID-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid to patients under certain conditions. This waiver improves access to an important COVID-19 therapeutic for individuals requiring treatment as a result of COVID-19. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive…
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Are you looking for a great read that is both informative and engaging? Look no further than the Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) varied list of publications created with you, the consumer, in mind. Many are available in Spanish, and all are available in print and online, at no cost.…
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Consumer NewsCrimeDCA NewsNews ReleasesPetsVeterinary Medical Board
Los Angeles County Man Convicted, Cited and Fined for Practicing Veterinary Medicine Without a License
SACRAMENTO – Marc Ching of Los Angeles pled no contest on the charge of practicing veterinary medicine without a license this summer, resulting from an undercover investigation initiated by the California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). The VMB had received complaints from consumers and licensees that Ching, who owned an organic…
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Consumer NewsDCA en español
The California Department of Consumer Affairs: Protecting and Empowering Consumers
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffThe California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves consumers as a licensing entity, regulator, and educator. As a whole, DCA boards and bureaus issue licenses, certificates, registrations, and permits in more than 250 business and professional categories that Californians do business with every day—knowledge is power. To educate…