There are eight professional licenses set to expire in Santa Clara County during January, according to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
In the previous month, there were five licenses set to expire, marking a 60 percent increase month over month.
The DCA is composed of several agencies, bureaus, and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation. The agency has roots that date back to 1876 when California passed the Medical Practice Act of 1876. Today the agency issues more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits.
Licenses set to expire in Santa Clara County during January
| License Holder | License Type | Lapse Date | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock Auto Care | Automotive Repair Dealer | 2023-01-31 | — |
| Fredalyn Simon Castro | Vocational Nurse | 2023-01-31 | 2015-03-06 |
| Gary Michael Gold | Optometrist | 2023-01-31 | 1977-10-03 |
| Katherine Chok | Certified Shorthand Reporter | 2023-01-31 | 1991-07-16 |
| Louise Casey | Psychologist | 2023-01-31 | 1993-08-01 |
| Michael Scott Graham | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2023-01-31 | 2006-07-07 |
| Min-Yu Julia Cheng | Audiologist | 2023-01-31 | 2011-09-22 |
| Paul Chea | Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Aide | 2023-01-31 | 2021-01-07 |
