Bug Squad

If you're a student 18 or under, here's your chance to name a spider species. You'll win the distinction of being selected the winner, and you'll be acknowledged in a scientific paper.

I'm humbled and honored to have received two major awards this week from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). It's an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists who focus on communicating research-based information.

If I had a pet jumping spider--which I don't--I'd name him "Jumping Jehosphaphat.

You love spiders and other arachnids, right? You've cleared your calendar for Saturday afternoon, June 25 and Tuesday night, June 28 to attend the free UC Davis programs, correct? Of course, you have! You love spiders! Yes? No? Well, maybe you just...umm...

A sneak peak at a couple of Solano County Fair entries...think insects! The COVID-19 pandemic derailed fairs and festivals, but now they're back on track. Take the 73rd annual Solano County Fair, themed "Bales of Fun.