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Yes, we can see you. A crab spider on Mexican sunflower (Tithonia). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Itsy Bitsy Spider

August 9, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. Out came the sun and dried up all the rain and the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again. --Nursery Rhyme It was an itsy bitsy spider. But it wasn't climbing up a water spout.
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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

The California fires situation is concerning, but not hopeless

August 9, 2018
By Susan D Kocher
Reprinted from UCANR News The news that Americans are getting about California's devasting fires is not being hyped up by the media, said UC Cooperative Extension area fire advisor Lenya Quinn-Davidson on the nationally broadcast NPR program On Point.
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At Second Street: Article

Parking Etiquette (March 2018)

August 9, 2018
Suggestion: Please remind employees that the 30 minute parking space is meant for 30 minute parking only. Ive seen cars parked there regularly all day. I had an advisor come to pick stuff up and have to double-park/block cards because this loading zone was being used.
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At Second Street: Article

Building/Parking Lot Safety (May 2018)

August 9, 2018
Suggestion: I heard that there was a burglary in our parking lot today. Why has there been no announcement to the building occupants? This is a safety issue and you need to let people know at least so that they can be more aware in the parking lot. Thank you.
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At Second Street: Article

Parking Etiquette (March 2018)

August 9, 2018
Suggestion: Please remind large cars to NOT park in compact spots-this is how cars get damaged. And small cars to park in compact spaces; when small cars take up the large spots, large cars take the compact spots.
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At Second Street: Article

Soap Dispensers (July 2018)

August 9, 2018
Suggestion: Would it be possible to get wall-mounted soap dispensers in the building showers? Bringing your own soap isnt ideal.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Eucalyptus Trees and Vegetable Gardening

August 9, 2018
Over the last several years, my wife and I have been setting up a raised bed garden on the west side of our home. There are about 10 Eucalyptus trees on the west edge of the garden that provides some shade from the very hot late afternoon sun. These trees are about 35 years old and well established.
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