The Department Of Consumer Affairs

With its 36 boards, bureaus and other entities, the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects, informs, and empowers consumers 24/7 by regulating and licensing more than 3.4 million professionals in 280 license types. Consumers can participate and interact with DCA boards and bureaus via their in-person meetings, watching webcasts,…

Following storms that battered much of California in January and late February, many Californians are finding themselves in need of a contractor. As we celebrate National Consumer Protection Week, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is warning consumers not to hire just anyone to make repairs because there are some…

  On May 24, 2021, The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Director Kimberly Kirchmeyer appointed Melanie Delgado to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) Advisory Committee. Delgado will serve on the committee in the consumer advocate role, which is designated by statute. We are excited to welcome Melanie Delgado…