CSLB Press Release on Ridgecrest Undercover Sting
CSLB Identifies Phony Contractors in Ridgecrest Undercover Sting
Undercover operation nets eight for contracting without a license and related violations
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Thousands of Jobs! TOSGA Presents Seminars on How You Can Connect with Private & Goverment Jobs!
State License Services is hosting FREE seminars presented by TOSGA Global Alliance strategic Partner of CSLS. TOSGA offers services that assist small and minority businesses in connecting with Private and Government Sector jobs specifically for Contractors
CSLB Press Release 1/13/2011 : Monterey Residents Face Criminal Charges for Fraudulently Using Contractor License Numbers
Suspects using business names “Window Design” and “Fresh Paint” arraigned on 146 counts SACRAMENTO —Daniel Kenneth Furness, 58, and Colleen Gsell, 55, pleaded not guilty in Monterey County Superior Court on January 10, 2011, to 146 criminal charges relating to fraudulent use of other contractors’ license numbers, and adverting and contracting without their own license. … Read more
CSLB Zero-Tolerance Policy for C-10 Employee Certification Requirements Creating Buzz
This is an important notice for C-10 Electrical Contractors working in the state of California. Make sure you are following electrician certification requirements and avoid fines from the CSLB.
10 FOR 11 – CSLS Top Ten books for 2011
CSLS Top Ten Construction Books for 2011
CARLSBAD: Kelly Elementary hero construction workers get scholarships
Five men working at Kelly during shooting to get scholarships for classes
San Diego Tribune Reports on CSLS Scholarship for local heroes
Van Nuys-based Contractors State License Services, a private vocational school in San Marcos, is giving $1,000 scholarships to each man. The scholarships will pay for the workers to take one course, such as for contractor’s license examination preparation, blue print reading or contract estimating.
Important CSLB Bulletin: Contractors State License Board Encourages Vigilance as Winter Storms Hit State
“A state-licensed contractor is the right choice when looking for a legitimate, qualified home repairperson”especially in an urgent situation,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “A CSLB-licensed contractor who is skilled in the specific trade you are seeking is not likely to leave you in the lurch when it comes to properly completing the job at a fair price.”
Understanding the Contractor’s License Bond
A surety bond is a contract in which a surety company promises the State of California that the contractor will comply with the Contractors’ State License Law. Generally speaking, a licensed contractor is obligated not to commit any violations of the Contractors’ State License Law. The law describes and identifies specific violations that the bond will cover and violations can result in disciplinary action against the licensed contractor.
CSLB Reports: More Than One Dozen Phony Contractors Caught in San Rafael Sting
CSLB reports on recent sting two-day undercover sting conducted by the CSLB Statewide Invetigative Fraud Team (Swift) along with investigators from the Marin County District Attorney’s office. Individuals were cited for bidding jobs without a license, advertising without a license and fraudulent use of an incorrect license number.