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Contracts & Grants Director Nolan to retire

June 12, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues: It is with mixed emotions that I inform you of the upcoming retirement of Kathleen (Kathy) Nolan, director of ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OGC), effective June 27, 2024.
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A wooly bear caterpillar on ice plant at Bodega Head. This insect is Arctia virginalis, formerly known as Platyprepia virginalis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Wooly Bears of Bodega

June 11, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever seen the wooly bear caterpillar, Arctia virginalis, formerly known as Platyprepia virginalis? It's found in low elevations in western North America, from southern Monterey Bay, across Nevada and southern Utah to Colorado, and north to southern British Columbia.
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UC Cooperative Extension Trinity County: Article

Cloverleaf June 2024

June 11, 2024
This issue contains: Small Animal Field Day 2024 2024 Trinity County Fair Record Book Presentation Day 2024 Enrollment Rollover Southern Trinity 4-H Dessert Auction
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Harper, speaking to a blonde student, points to a spot on a sheep that's being sheared. A person in background observes.
ANR News Releases: Article

Shearing students, ranchers flock to livestock advisor Harper

June 11, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
"If you know how to shear, you'll never be poor," Stephany Wilkes remembers John Harper, University of California Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor for Mendocino and Lake counties, telling her sheep shearing class in 2013.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council Meeting June 18, 2024

June 11, 2024
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, June 18th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. This in-person meeting will be at the Large Conference room at 1432 Abbott St, Salinas.
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Chris Jakober named Risk and Safety Director

June 11, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Chris Jakober has joined UC ANR as Director of Risk & Safety Services. In this role, Chris will lead ANR's programs and teams for Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management, reporting to Director of Facilities Planning and Management Brian Oatman.
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Required time and attendance reporting reminder

June 11, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues: Thank you for your hard work this year. Each University of California (UC) employee is critical to our success and helps us achieve our shared goals of education, research, patient care, and student support.
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Plants
The Savvy Sage: Article

The Patios of Cordoba

June 11, 2024
In May 2024, my husband Michael and I ventured to the south of Spain, focusing our travels on Andalusia. Our arrival in Crdoba coincided with the city's vibrant Spring festivals, a highlight of which is the renowned Patios of Crdoba competition, a cherished cultural tradition.
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