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2008 Summit Media

News Release

• November 25, 2008 Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust Summit a Success
• November 25, 2008 PACT Agreement
• November 19, 2008 Consumer Affairs to Webcast Forums During PACT Summit
• November 18, 2008 BAR Puts the Brakes on Illegal Street Racing
• November 17, 2008 Consumer Affairs Directors Assails Unlicensed Activity in California
• November 14, 2008 Guide Dogs' Service to be Highlighted in L.A. Celebration
• November 14, 2008 PACT Summit Exhibits to Highlight Consumer Protection Efforts
• November 14, 2008 California's Professional Licenses Take Centerstage at PACT Summit
• November 14, 2008 Gift Cards and Certificates are Great – But Be Aware of State Law

MEDIA ADVISORIES

• November 18, 2008 Consumer Affairs to Webcast Forums During PACT Summit
• November 18, 2008 PACT Summit Looks at Future of Health Care Professionals in California
• November 18, 2008 PACT Summit Looks at Future of Professional Licensing in California
• November 17, 2008 California's Professional Licenses Take Centerstage at PACT Summit
• November 17, 2008 BAR to Give "Green" Recognition to Environmentally Minded Stations
• November 17, 2008 Bureau of Automotive Repair Cracks Down on Illegal Street Racers
• November 14, 2008 Consumer Affairs Director to Discuss Unlicensed Activity at PACT

Multi-media

Watch the video of the Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust agreement signing.

Watch testimonials from Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust Summit participants.

Watch DCA Director Carrie Lopez's blog entries from the Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust Summit and see what's been happening.

Watch miscellaneous scenes from DCA's Professionals Achieving Consumer Trust Summit.

See scenes from a news conference on Monday November 17 describing recent DCA "stings" and "sweeps" in the Los Angeles area as part of our efforts to crack down on unlicensed activity.

Photos

DCA Director, Carrie Lopez holds a press conference at the Bureau of Automotive Repair's field office in the Los Angeles area to announce the results of BAR's Unlicensed Sweep. Investigators visited more than 250 suspected unregistered or delinquent auto repair shops in Los Angeles County. During this sweep, 67 shops were found to be non-compliant with California law.

DCA Director, Carrie Lopez addresses 900 licensed vocational nurses during a break at an administrative hearing at the PACT Summit.

DCA Director Carrie Lopez receives an enthusiastic applause from the 900 licensed vocational nurses after listening to the Director's remarks.

Department of Consumer Affairs Director Carrie Lopez cuts the ribbon to open the Consumer Expo at the PACT Summit. The Consumer Expo highlighted many of DCA's consumer protection programs and offered consumer protection information to visitors.

Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Chief Kristy Underwood (L) and Department of Consumer Affairs Director Carrie Lopez (R) at the Bureau's booth at the PACT Summit's Consumer Expo. The Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology also had demonstrations on proper footspa cleaning. Footspas have been the source of several skin infections in the past few years.

The Department of Consumer Affairs BREEZE booth at the PACT Summit Consumer Expo. BREEZE will allow online licensing and renewal and will greatly streamline the licensing and renewal process. Pictured from left to right are Debra Gonzales, Chief Information Officer for DCA, Maida Black, BREEZE Project Manager, Elycia Abdala-Juco, BREEZE Project Team Member, and DCA Director Carrie Lopez.

Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Chief Sherry Mehl (L) and DCA Director Carrie Lopez (R) stand in front of one of the cars used in BAR's DragNet Program. BAR personnel train law enforcement on how to recognize vehicles whose engines and emissions systems have been illegally modified for street racing, giving law enforcement and additional tool in their efforts to halt dangerous street racing. The vehicle seen here is one previously seized by law enforcement.

DCA Director Carrie Lopez (L) and Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Chief Sherry Mehl unveiled BAR's Green Station Recognition Program. BAR, in conjunction with the state Department of Toxic Substances Control, will recognize those automotive repair dealerships that use environmentally friendly practices such as recycling hazardous materials.