Consumer Connection -- Story Archives
Cars and Drivers
- Auto Emissions News Spring 2008 p. 18
- Breathe Easier for a Smashing Good Time Summer/Fall 2006 pg 17
- Bureau of Automotive Repair Helps Put Brakes on Illegal Street Racing Fall/Winter 2006 p. 12
- Car Buyers Bill of Rights: New Options for Car Buyers – At a Price Summer/Fall 2006 p. 12
- Choosing an Automotive Repair Shop Fall/Winter 2005 p. 13
- Consumers Breathe Even Easier as Auto Repair/Retirement Program Expands Summer/Fall 2006 p. 16
- How to Keep Auto Body Repairs From Denting Your Wallet Spring 2007 p.16
- Hydrogen Highway: How the State Helps Provide Alternative Fuels Spring 2008 p 14
- Income Limit Raised: More Money for Smog Check, Repair Help Winter 2006 p 5
- No Bones About It: BAR's Best Bust Tales Spring 2006 p.6
- Protect Yourself From Predatory Towing Winter 2007 p 12
- Q&A Rachel Chavez, Chief, California Arbitration Certification Program Fall/Winter 2005 p 11
- Shopping for Your Teen's First Car: Sensible Tips, Summer/Fall 2006 p.6
- State Targets High-Polluting Vehicles to Help Californians Breathe Easier Fall/Winter 2005 p. 8
- Tips to Survive the High Gas Jive Summer/Fall 2006 p. 14
Charities
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Don't Let Opportunists Sour Sweet Charity Fall 2007 p14
Children
- California LifeSmarts 2007 Summer 2007 p 14
- Consumer Survival 1A: Teens Wise Up With LifeSmarts Spring 2006, p.10
- Making the Grade in Consumer 101: Tips for Young Consumers and Parents Fall/Winter 2005, p. 5
Cyber Safety/Identity theft
- Cyber Safety Summit Helps Kids Surf Safe, Smart, and Legal Winter 2006 p 4
- DCA Helps Veterans Prevent Identity Theft Summer/Fall 2006, p. 15
- Don't Be a Target! Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves Summer/Fall 2006, p. 18
- Fending Off Identity Thieves: How Not to Lose Yourself in the Holiday Spirit Winter 2006 p 8
- Freeze Out Identity Thieves Fall/Winter 2005 p. 10
- ID Theft Summit 2007 Summer 2007 p.4
- New Coalition Focuses on Children's Internet Safety Summer/Fall 2006, p.5
- Saying "No" To "My Other Me": Spending 30 Minutes and About $30 Can Give You Real Protection Against Identity Theft Spring 2006 p.14
- The Third Annual Identity Theft Summit Spring 2007 p 20
- While the Cat is Away: Child Internet Safety for the Holidays Winter 2006 p 9
Environment
- Going Natural – Even in Death. Eco-Burials Gain Fans Spring 2008 p.
6
- How to be a Green Consumer Spring 2008 p. 19.
- What's it Mean to be Green? Commonly Used Terms and Definitions Spring
2008 p. 4
Food
- Delightful, Delicious, and Direct: Exploring Your Local Farmers' Market Summer 2007 p 6
Health/Medical Care
- Diabetes: Paying Attention to Your Feet Could Save Your Life! Spring 2007 p.6
- Health Clubs and Spas: Be Active, Be Well, but Be Aware Winter 2007 p 10
- Looks to Die For? The Uncertain Risks of Cosmetic Surgery and How to Avoid Dangerous Doctors Spring 2006 p.16
- Precautionary "Foot" Notes: Foot Spas and Showers Spring 2007 p.4
- Sun Safety: Coping with UVA Rays Summer 2007 p 12
- Testing the Waters: DCA Group Develops Footspa Safety Rules Summer/Fall 2006 p. 9
- Tune up Your Toes for Spring: Tips for Healthy, Happy Feet Spring 2007 p.5
- Hear Today, Hearing Loss Tomorrow: The Hidden Dangers of Personal Stereo Systems Winter 2007 p 14
Household Goods and Services
- High-Definition Television Deadline: Beware of HDTV Scams and Rip-Offs Fall 2007 p 24
- Indoor Forest Fire! How to Keep Your Tree Green Winter 2006 p 15
- Debugging Your Home: Simple and Safe Ways to Keep Insects at Bay Spring 2008 p. 8
- Dishing Out on Satellite Service Summer 2007 p 16
- Smart Household Appliances: Save Energy and Maybe Get Money Back, too Spring 2008 p. 10
Housing
- Foreclosure: A Growing Trend; How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic Fall 2007 p 20
Internet
- Online and at Your Command: Consumer Services Center Debuts on the DCA
Web Site Spring 2008 p. 16
Legal Matters
- New Year Introduces New Protections for California Consumers Spring 2006, p.9
- Division of Investigation Case Highlights Winter 2006 p 6
- Unlicensed Activity, Do Ask! Do Tell! Fall 2007 p 4
Money/Credit
- Accountants Warn Consumers About Instant Refund Loans Spring 2007 p 14
- Today's Credit Card: Fine for Short-Term Credit, But Risky as a Safety Net Winter 2006 p 17
Personal Profiles
- Career Runs Full Circle for Consumer Information Center Agent Spring 2006 p.12
- DCA Personal Profile: Kathryn L. Door Fall/Winter 2005 p.7
Seniors
- Assisted Living Choices: Finding Care for Those You Care About Fall 2007 p 12
- Senior Summit 2006: Big Population Changes Amp Up Future Needs Spring 2006, p.4
- New DCA Bureau Protects Vulnerable Seniors and Their Money Fall 2007 p 8
- Phoney "Phishers" to Shady Charities: How Seniors Can Fight Back Spring 2006 p.20
- Reverse Mortgages: Risk or Resource? Fall 2007 p 6
- Senior Summit Wrap-Up Summer/Fall 2006 p.4
- Programs Help Seniors Afford Their Medicines Fall 2007 p 18
- Aging Warriors: Many California Vets Unaware of Benefits Fall 2007
Scam warnings
Shopping
- Gift Cards: What You Should Know Before You Buy Them Winter 2006 p 12
- Mall Safety: How to Stay Aware in the Holiday Frenzy, Winter 2006 p 14
- Online and On Guard Winter 2007 p 4
- Reconsidering Rebates: Consumer Caution Urged Winter 2007 p 8
- Toy Story: Things to Bear in Mind While Searching for the Perfect Gift Winter 2006 p10
Travel
- Don't Let Bedbugs Bite Summer 2007 p 11
- New Passport Rules Shouldn't Slow You Down Spring 2007 p.12
- Spring Travel Tips: Safe and Sane Ways to Soothe Spring Fever Spring 2007 p 8
- Well on Wheels: Stay Healthy on the Road with a Traveler's First Aid Kit Summer 2007 p 9
