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April 15, 2026

DCBA Commemorates 50 Years of Serving Los Angeles County Residents

DCBA Commemorates 50 Years of Serving Los Angeles County Residents https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/50-Years-of-the-Peoples-Department-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png April 15, 2026 May 1, 2026

Fifty years ago, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recognized the need for a department dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers in Los…

March 5, 2026

National Consumer Protection Week 2026: Protect What Matters Most

National Consumer Protection Week 2026: Protect What Matters Most https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/happy-couple-shopping-online.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png March 5, 2026 March 6, 2026

Fraud, identity theft, and online scams continue to evolve. The best way to stay ahead is to spot red flags early and take a few…

February 27, 2026

Brian J. Stiger: The Innovator Who Transformed LA County’s Marketplace

Brian J. Stiger: The Innovator Who Transformed LA County’s Marketplace https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brian-Stiger-Innovator.png 1001 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026

DCBA has a long history of advocating for the people who make up the heart of LA County – families, workers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and…

February 4, 2026

New Year, New Laws: What LA County Residents Need to Know

New Year, New Laws: What LA County Residents Need to Know https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Copy-of-legislative-review-newspapersocial-graphic-1000-x-587-px.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026

Starting January 2026, several new California laws will take effect across Los Angeles County. From gift cards and food delivery refunds to worker notices, immigrant…

December 4, 2025

LA County to Launch Emergency Rent Relief Program for Residents Impacted by 2025 Wildfires and Financial Hardship

LA County to Launch Emergency Rent Relief Program for Residents Impacted by 2025 Wildfires and Financial Hardship https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LA-County-Emergency-Rent-Relief-Opens-Dec-17.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025

After a year marked by devastating wildfires, displacement, and mounting financial pressures for Los Angeles County residents, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and…

October 31, 2025

The Real Cost of a Payday Loan

The Real Cost of a Payday Loan https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Payday-Loans-1000x587-1.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025

With the government shutdown creating financial stress for many households, payday loans may seem like a quick solution to cover urgent expenses. But these short-term…

October 15, 2025

Creating Harmony Through Mediation

Creating Harmony Through Mediation https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png October 15, 2025 October 15, 2025

When tensions at home escalated to physical confrontations, an elderly mother and her adult children found themselves in a crisis neither side knew how to…

July 25, 2025

Video Series Highlights LA County Rent Relief Program’s Human Impact

Video Series Highlights LA County Rent Relief Program’s Human Impact https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LA-County-Rent-Relief-video-series-2025.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png July 25, 2025 July 25, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the formal close of the LA County Rent Relief Program. The initiative, which…

July 24, 2025

From Crisis Response to Systemic Change: DCBA Wins National Awards for People-First Programs

From Crisis Response to Systemic Change: DCBA Wins National Awards for People-First Programs https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025

Four groundbreaking programs, rooted in equity and economic justice, have earned Los Angeles County national recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Department…

July 1, 2025

New Protections for Unincorporated LA County Workers Take Effect

New Protections for Unincorporated LA County Workers Take Effect https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Worker-Protections-in-effect-July-1-2025.png 1000 587 Consumer & Business Consumer & Business //dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LAC.CBA_.logotitle.color_.png July 1, 2025 July 1, 2025

Two important worker protections went into effect on July 1, 2025 for many people who work in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Minimum Wage…

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