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News Releases
- California Department of Consumer Affairs - News releases | Subscribe to news
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- February 22, 2024 - Los Angeles-Based Veterinarian Suspended | Spanish
- October 31, 2023 - 10 Arrested for Unlicensed Practice of Dentistry in Undercover Operation
- October 19, 2023 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Issues Consumer Warning About Unlawful Home Services
- October 9, 2023 - California Establishes World's First Retirement Fund for Mixed Martial Arts Fighters
- August 8, 2023 - Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery Update | Spanish
- May 26, 2023 - Bureau of Household Goods and Services Provides Consumer-Protection Tips During National Moving Month | Spanish
- May 25, 2023 - State revokes Milpitas Massage College’s approval to operate
- May 22, 2023 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Celebrates 10th Annual Safe Sandal Season Campaign
- April 3, 2023 - Board of Barbering and Cosmetology adds Examinations in Simplified Chinese | Simplified Chinese
- March 1, 2023 - How to Avoid Appliance Repair Scams, Fraud | Spanish
- February 15, 2023 - California State Athletic Commission Statement on Passing of Promoter Ken Thompson
- February 2, 2023 - New Nurse Practitioner Application is Now Available
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB) - News releases | Subscribe to Email Alerts
- April 3, 2024 - CSLB Cites 12 Unlicensed Contractors in Kern County Sting | Spanish
- March 13, 2024 - CSLB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Contractors in Fresno County
- February 13, 2024 – Sting Operation Busts Unlicensed Contractors in Humboldt County | Spanish
- December 6, 2023 - Joint Operation Uncovers Alleged Unlicensed Contractors in Monterey County Sting
- December 6, 2023 - Contractors State License Board Works with NASCLA, Rebuilding Together Sacramento to Help Get Veteran Back into Home
- November 9, 2023 - Alleged Unlicensed Contractor Arrested During Clovis Sting
- October 24, 2023 - CSLB Cites Eight Unlicensed Contractors in Oakdale Sting
- October 19, 2023 - Joint Operations Target Unlicensed Contractors in Fresno and El Dorado Counties
- October 9, 2023 - Two Alleged Unlicensed Contractors Arrested in Targeted Bay Area Sting Operation
- September 27, 2023 - Undercover Operations Target Unlicensed Contractors in Yolo and Tulare Counties
- September 7, 2023 - Sutter County Undercover Sting Operation Exposes Unlicensed Contractors | Spanish
- July 5, 2023 - Unlicensed Contractors Cited in CSLB Sting Operations in Madera and San Bernardino Counties
- June 30, 2023 - 90 Alleged Unlicensed Contractors Face Legal Action Following Statewide Sting Operations and Sweeps
- June 22, 2023 - Sting Operation Busts Unlicensed Contractors in Sonoma County
- June 20, 2023 - CSLB Sting Uncovers Unlicensed Contractors in Rancho Cordova
- June 16, 2023 - CSLB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Contractors in Orange County
- June 9, 2023 - Unlicensed Contractors Cited in Tahoe Sting Operation
- April 19, 2023 - CSLB Warns Consumers to be Cautious of Misleading and Illegal Solar Advertisements
- April 12, 2023 - Undercover Sting Leads to Unlicensed Contractors in Greater Sacramento Area
- April 5, 2023 - Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced to Jail and Probation in Stanislaus County After Costly Remodeling Project
- March 17, 2023 - Repeat Unlicensed Contractor Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
- March 10, 2023 - CSLB Celebrates Women in Construction Week
- March 9, 2023 - Alleged Unlicensed Contractors Give High Bids in San Diego County Sting
- California Board of Accountancy - News releases | Subscribe to Email Alerts
- March 6, 2024 - California Board of Accountancy Welcomes Two New Members
- January 23, 2024 – Governor Reappoints Patricia Batchelor, CPA, to the Board | Spanish
- December 28, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Selects New Chief Of Enforcement
- December 15, 2023 - Michael M. Savoy, CPA, Exits CBA After Nearly 13 Years
- December 13, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Elects New Officers
- October 19, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Welcomes Two New Members
- August 4, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Names New Executive Officer
- March 14, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Welcomes New and Returning Members
- March 6, 2023 - California Board of Accountancy Takes Discipline Against Ernst & Young LLP
- March 3, 2023 - Consideration of the CPA Experience Requirements Taskforce Completes Work
- California Board of Psychology - News
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- September 20, 2023 - Board Accepts License Revocation of Psychological Associate for Sexual Misconduct
- September 8, 2023 - Board Seeks to Revoke or Suspend License of Los Angeles Psychologist
- March 3, 2023 - Board Seeks to Revoke or Suspend License of Davis Psychologist
- March 3, 2023 - Board Seeks to Revoke or Suspend License of Rancho Palos Verdes Psychologist
- Medical Board of California - News Releases | Subscribe to Email Alerts
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Resources
- DCA License Search - DCA administers more than 3.4 million licenses in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits for a wide range of professions: from architects to accountants, dentists to veterinarians. Check the status of a professional’s license anytime with DCA’s online License Search tool.
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