Yesterday, BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss was honored to receive the Inspirational Leader Award in recognition of her work to strengthen the affordable housing movement with innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness.
Thank you NPH for a great celebration!

💬 Today is Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day. Remember, staying socially connected is key to maintaining mental health. Reach out, have a chat, or simply lend an ear. 💙

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Earlier this month, nhtsagov recognized ABC with a Public Service Award for the department’s grant-funded #TRACE program, which works to prevent impaired-driving fatalities in California.

CA Office of Traffic Safety Director Barbara Rooney accepted the award on ABC's behalf. Also pictured are…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
We celebrate the many achievements and contributions of this dynamic community. Read the Governor’s proclamation here: gov.ca.gov/2024/04/30/gov…

How can UC San Francisco research answer important health questions for community and state leaders?
CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Tomiquia Moss joined UC San FranciscoHealth President and CEO Suresh Gunasekaran, CTSI at UCSF, and community leaders on campus to discuss community-engaged research and action.

NEW: We’ve reached a $50,000 settlement against global healthcare company Octapharma Plasma for allegedly turning down an applicant because of their criminal history. The Fair Chance Act requires employers to consider a set of factors before taking back an offer. (1/3)

'A Dream Come True' - Hear from residents of HCD-funded Mutual Housing on the Boulevard and community leaders on the importance of permanent affordable housing.
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BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss attended UC San Francisco's SFBayCRN IMPACT Annual Meeting to share how research can help guide decision making and improve outcomes in diverse communities.

A Sacramento project of Mutual Housing CA, this development has 50 homes set aside for residents earning 30% AMI or less and provides residents access to transit, schools, jobs & vital services. Sacramento County will coordinate services. CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #WhereFoundationsBegin

California joins the nation in recognizing Arab American Heritage Month and lifting up the profound and wide-ranging contributions of Arab Americans.

This month, we honor the past, present and future of this community in our California story. gov.ca.gov/2024/04/27/gov…

CDPH is concerned about the public health risk posed by the growing prevalence of potentially illegal industrial hemp products in the marketplace. Manufacturers & distributors are at risk of liability if they sell any illegal industrial hemp products.

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Young people should not have access to harmful products — including mislabeled hemp drinks.

Products that do not comply with consumer safety laws put our children at risk.

We’re taking action to protect California’s youth. gov.ca.gov/2024/04/26/cal…

This morning, CaliforniaABC posted an industry advisory to help licensees to stay informed about the legal standards for hemp products to ensure they are lawful and avoid potential issues. The advisory outlines some steps licensees can take to make sure hemp products they are…

BCSH joined the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda to celebrate the start of construction of 109 new affordable homes for seniors, formerly homeless, and military veterans in the City of Alameda.

In 2023, under California’s landmark consumer financial protection law, we expanded enforcement and awareness, including significant increases in investigations, public actions, and consumer outreach efforts. Today, we continue that expansion. Full report: hubs.li/Q02v4cbq0

CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency You can help us stop discriminatory ads. Click below to learn how to report them. This month alone, we’ve sent 66 notices to employers & landlords to change their ads or take them down. Everyone deserves to find work & housing without discrimination! (2/2)
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Have you ever seen job or housing ads like these? Listings likes these are not only discriminatory, they’re illegal! State law requires that listings don't exclude protected groups of people, like those with criminal histories or people using rental assistance. (1/2)

The Strategic Growth Council has finalized $98.6M in Round 1 #CommunityResilience Centers awards, fulfilling part of @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s Climate Commitment to strengthen protections for communities most vulnerable to #climatechange .

Press Release📄sgc.ca.gov/news/2024/04-2…

Today the Strategic Growth Council voted to make six awards through the groundbreaking Tribal Capacity Building Pilot Program, igniting climate solutions across the state.

Press Release📄 California Fuels Tribal Innovation with $1.45M for Climate Action: sgc.ca.gov/news/2024/04-2…

Happy #EarthDay ! 🌎🌿 Today, leaders nationwide gather to celebrate volunteer contributions to our climate. Let's cherish our impact and pave the way to a sustainable future!🌟 Join us in building a just, resilient world. Learn more: ClimateCorps.gov