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Go undercover with CSLB for the Spring 2012 California Blitz

CSLB's Most Wanted

In our ongoing effort to protect California consumers, the CSLB has identified the worst unlicensed violators who are known to prey on vulnerable and unsuspecting homeowners that are involved in new home or home improvement projects.


Press Releases

04/30/2012   CSLB Targets Fraudulent Home Improvement Contractor in Fresno
04/27/2012   Expired Licensee and Others Contracting Unlawfully Caught in Lincoln
04/25/2012   CSLB Sting Finds Fraudulent Use of Contractor Licenses and Other Violations

Archives:     2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000


Industry Bulletins

04/04/2012   Winter/Spring 2012 California Licensed Contractor Newsletter Now Available
03/05/2011   Contractors Who "Cheat to Compete" Face Stiff Penalties
02/16/2012   How to Contract with Public Entities Forum

Archives:     2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004


CBS News Coverage – October 12, 2010


CSLB Contractor Current Newsletter

Winter/Spring 2012

  • A Message From the Board Chair
  • 2012 Contractor Law & Reference Book Now Available
  • Avoid LLC License Application Delays
  • CSLB's Spring Blitz Nets 110 Operating in Underground Economy
  • Has Your Workers' Comp Status Changed?
  • CSLB and LETF Partners Catch Long-time Swimming Pool and Plastering Pariah
  • Lying About Experience Can Jeopardize Your License
  • Pull Your Building Permits
  • If You're the RMO, RME or Qualifying Partner, it's Your Responsibility
  • What Can and What Can't General Building Contractors Do?
  • When is it Okay to Work Under Someone Else's License?
  • Federal Regulators Stepping up Enforcement of Lead Paint Rule
  • Contruction-Related Regulations Adopted and in Progress
  • Regulation Approved for Diesel Fleet's Time to Comply with Air Standards
  • Methylene Chloride is Dangerous...There are Safer Alternatives
  • Hiring a Fellow Contractor? Be Careful of License Status Before Hiring
  • It's Easy to be Green

Archives:     CSLB Contractor Newsletters


Contact the CSLB's Public Affairs Office

The Public Affairs Office (PAO) is responsible for public, industry, and media relations for the Board. The PAO provides a wide range of services, including proactive media and advertising campaigns; responses to media inquiries; community outreach, including home shows, seminars, special events, speeches to service groups and organizations; publication and newsletter development and distribution; and contractor education and outreach.

PAO Contact Information (For Media Only):

Rick Lopes, Chief of Public Affairs
(916) 255-4161
rick.lopes@cslb.ca.gov

Melanie Bedwell, Public Information Officer
(916) 255-4717
melanie.bedwell@cslb.ca.gov

Venus Stromberg, Public Information Officer
Spanish Speaker
(916) 255-1831
venus.stromberg@cslb.ca.gov

 

Public or Contractor Inquiries:

Call 800-321-2752