Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
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The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the ‘Guide’, some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.
Listings for the City of Sacramento
These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for CA. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- California Public Utilities Commission
The CPUC regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. The CPUC serves the public interest by protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure at reasonable rates, with a commitment to environmental enhancement and a healthy California economy. We regulate utility services, stimulate innovation, and promote competitive markets, where possible. On this… (Sacramento, CA) - California State
This page includes general information about issues facing California, messages from the governor and links to most state agencies. (Sacramento, CA) - California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
On July 1, 2013 the new California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) opened its doors for the first time, carrying out the Governor's government reorganization plan, which included replacing the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency with a new state agency focused solely on transportation. As a result of these changes, CalSTA now consists of departments, boards and offices each with a focus on the safety and… (Sacramento, CA) - Consumer Information Center (CIC)
The Consumer Information Center (CIC) is an information resource for California consumers. CIC is operated by the Consumer and Community Relations Division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. When consumers have problems in the marketplace, they call CIC's toll-free number, (800) 952-5210, to obtain assistance. Staff members can help find the right government agency to help with a particular problem, and they can also… (Sacramento, CA) - Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Call regional offices for information on disclosable complaints against a particular contractor. Contact district offices about complaints against faulty or illegally executed work, unreasonable delays or other problems with contractors. Call automated operator to verify contracting licenses. (Sacramento, CA) - Department of Aging (CDA)
Call with complaints about nursing homes and residential care facilities. Also engages in advocacy for seniors and the disabled who are in long-term care facilities. Will refer callers to appropriate district offices for further assistance. (Sacramento, CA) - Department of Housing and Community Development
Contact with complaints about mobilehome sales, dealers and manufacturers, for warranty problems, escrow, contracts, fraud and misrepresentation, health and safety. (Sacramento, CA) - Physician Assistant Committee, California Dept. of Consumer Affairs
The Physician Assistant Board of the Medical Board of California serves and protects consumers of California through licensing, approving physician assistant training programs, and enforcement of the laws governing the Physician Assistant Practice Act. Physician Assistants are highly skilled professions who, under the supervision of a physician and surgeon, provide patient services ranging from primary medicine to very specialized surgical care. (Sacramento, CA) - Poison Control Centers in California (CPCS)
This is a telephone consultation service for emergency questions about poison exposure. Look in the White Pages for the poison control center that serves your county. (Sacramento, CA) - Professional Fiduciaries Bureau, Dept. of Consumer Affairs of California
The Professional Fiduciaries Bureau was created by legislation that passed and was enacted into law in 2007 to regulate non-family member professional fiduciaries, including conservators, guardians, trustees, and agents under durable power of attorney as defined by the Professional Fiduciaries Act. Professional fiduciaries provide critical services to seniors, disabled persons, and children. They manage matters for clients including daily care, housing and medical needs, and… (Sacramento, CA) - Project Sentinel
Project Sentinel is a non-profit agency providing services to help people resolve housing problems. The agency assists home seekers as well as housing providers through counseling, complaint investigation, mediation, conciliation and education. The services are funded by cities and counties in the greater Bay Area and Central Valley. All services are free and confidential. (Sacramento, CA) - Registry of Charitable Trusts
Many Californians make generous donations to charities each year by volunteering time or through their checkbooks. This web site offers information to assist you in evaluating solicitations and choosing wisely when responding to charities and commercial fundraisers who must register with the Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts and report financial activities annually. By searching the charities database, you can see if a charity is… (Sacramento, CA) - Board of Accountancy
The mission of the California Board of Accountancy is to protect the public welfare, particularly consumers, by ensuring that only qualified persons and firms are licensed to practice public accountancy and that appropriate standards of competency and practice, including ethics, objectivity and independence are established and enforced. (Sacramento, CA) - Board of Optometry
Write to file a complaint against an optometrist. (Sacramento, CA) - Board of Pharmacy
Investigates complaints against pharmacists and pharmacies. Send a detailed letter or call for complaint form. (Sacramento, CA)
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