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2004 Press Releases

December 31, 2004
New Laws for California Consumers
December 6, 2004
Albany Psychologist Surrenders License, Resolving Sexual Misconduct Case
November 23, 2004
Check it Twice: "Consumers' Holiday Wish List " Helps Californians Keep the Season Safer
November 23, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs Urges Holiday E-Shoppers to 'Click With Caution' to Protect Themselves Online
November 23, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs Offers Consumer Coping Strategies to Help Keep Holiday Rush from Becoming 'Holiday Blues'
November 23, 2004
California Consumer Affairs Director Announces Hazardous Toys to Avoid During Holiday Gift-Giving Season
November 3, 2004
Two More Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers' Arbitration Processes Get Certified by Department of Consumer Affairs' Arbitration Program
November 1, 2004
Santa Cruz Area Health Care Professional Agrees to License Revocation by the Physical Therapy Board of California
October 28, 2004
Administrative Law Judge Backs Veterinary Board on Pet Teeth-Cleaning
October 26, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs Warns of New Law that Changes What Happens After You Write a Check
October 14, 2004
Former FBI Agent Surrenders his Private Investigator's License Following His Conviction for Lying, Revocation Proceedings by Department
October 7, 2004
Safer Beds Highlighted During Fire Prevention Week
August 31,2004
BAR Restarts Voluntary Vehicle Retirement Program
August 19, 2004
Attorney General Lockyer Announces $5.8 Million Settlement With Caliber in Car Repair Fraud Case - - Consumers Get Restitution; Department of Consumer Affairs Places 38 Shops On Probation
August 18, 2004
Check Those Eyes and Ears Before Starting School - Scheduling Vision and Hearing Screenings Now Could Deter Study Struggles Later
August 16, 2004
California Department of Consumer Affairs Offers Privacy Pointers for Parents of Kids Going Back to School and Onto the Internet
July 26, 2004
Board for Geologists and Geophysicists Wins Permanent Injunction Against Self-Described "Water Witch" in Southern California
July 13, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs Self-Help Brochure Provides Tips to Resolve Consumer Complaints
July 8, 2004
Dept. of Consumer Affairs Urges Californians to Heed Federal Government's Recall of Possibly Lead-Tainted Toy Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines
July 1, 2004
California's Private Security Officers to Be Better Trained Under New Consumer Affairs Guidelines; Regulations Go Into Effect Today
June 30, 2004
Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Exempted from Smog Check
June 25, 2004
Governor Schwarzenegger Successful with Plan to Put More Californians to Work
June 11, 2004
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Works with Los Angeles County Authorities in Joint Investigation of Massage Therapy School
June 8, 2004
Owner of Appliance Repair Shop Fined, On Probation After Pleading Guilty to Operating After License Was Revoked
May 19, 2004
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Revokes License of Private Investigator for Lying, Fixing Evidence in Court Cases
May 3, 2004
Guide Dog Day at the Capitol Brings Together 9/11 Survivor, His Guide Dog, and the Guide Dog's Trainer
April 28, 2004
Woodland Hills Physical Therapist Gives Up License While Facing Negligence and Incompetence Charges
April 22, 2004
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair Says Clean Air is Everyone's Job!
April 8, 2004
Judge Suspends License of Albany Psychologist at Request of California Board of Psychology
March 30, 2004
California Guide Dog School License Reinstated
March 25, 2004
The Eyes Have It! March is 'Save Your Vision Month'
March 24, 2004
New Department of Consumer Affairs Brochure Gives Tools to Help Handle Telemarketers
March 16, 2004
Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Charlene Zettel Director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs
March 9, 2004
Informational Meetings for the Bureau of Automotive Repair's "Advisory Notice" Pilot Program
March 3, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs Renews Consumer Alert: Some 'Get Out of Debt' Firms Sink Customers Deeper
March 2, 2004
California Guide Dog School Loses Operating License
February 25, 2004
Judge Orders Former San Diego TV Repair Shop Owner to Pay Nearly $43,000 in Restitution to Consumer Victims
 
Consumer Protection Week 2004National Consumer Protection Week
February 5, 2004
Contractors Board Warns Bay Area Consumers About Unlicensed Contractors
February 3, 2004
California Department of Consumer Affairs Tallies "Top 5 Consumer Alerts," Offers Tips
February 2, 2004
Students Compete in National Competition While Learning Vital Consumer Skills
January 28, 2004
Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims February 1-7 "California Consumer Protection Week"
 
February 4, 2004
Department of Consumer Affairs revokes licenses of Los Angeles-based Private Investigator
January 26, 2004
California First in Nation to Approve Fire-Safety Standard Protecting Mattresses Against Danger of Open Flames
January 23, 2004
Physical Therapist Surrenders License While Facing Charges Over False Insurance Claims
January 1, 2004
California Board of Accountancy - Consumer Tax Tips
 
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