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Relief for Licensees in Los Angeles Wildfire Areas

On January 29, Governor Newsom issued an executive order providing relief to those impacted by the Los Angeles Fires. DCA boards and bureaus will extend renewal deadlines, replace licenses for free, and waive late fees for renewals in affected ZIP codes. Learn more about renewal deferral.

CSLB Urges Homeowners to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Southern California Wildfires

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is urging homeowners to hire licensed contractors for any repair or construction projects costing $1,000 or more. More information here.

Exciting Executive Officer Career Opportunity - Board of Occupational Therapy

The Board of Occupational Therapy is looking for a talented and exceptional Executive Officer to take the helm of a high performing team to support and carryout the mission of the Board. For details and to apply, visit the job posting on CalCareers.

CURES Fee Increase

The Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) fee will increase from $9 to $15 annually for licenses expiring on and after July 1, 2025. Most affected license types will see a $30 CURES fee due to the biennial renewal cycle. For more information about CURES, visit the Department of Justice's CURES webpage.

CSLB urge a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar contratistas autorizados tras los incendios forestales del sur de California

La Junta Estatal de Licencias de Contratistas (CSLB, por sus siglas en inglés) urge a los propietarios de viviendas a contratar contratistas autorizados para cualquier proyecto de reparación o construcción que cueste $1,000 o más. Más información aquí.

News Release: Investigation Leads to Criminal Conviction, License Revocation

An investigation by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Division of Investigation on behalf of the Physical Therapy Board of California plays important role in criminal case and license revocation. Read the full press release.