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Lan Nguyen, a former community nutrition educator for UC Cooperative Extension in Alameda County, died in Milpitas on Jan. 10.

TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE – Fatemeh Khodadadi, EditorEffectiveness of Asian citrus psyllid management in huanglongbing treatment zones in residential Southern CaliforniaManaged honeybees in a wet yearThreats to citrus orchards in California by synergistic effects of dry root rot and phytophthora root and crown…

The local chapter of the California Native Plant Society (Ventura and Santa Barbara counties) is offering scholarships this year that are coming due and should be less competitive this year.The CNPS Channel Islands Chapter is launching its 2026 student scholarship offering!  This year they will be…

Happy New Year. As we step into 2026, we are taking a moment to look back at everything we accomplished together in 2025. From navigating a new website platform to embracing a refreshed brand, you showed adaptability and a strong commitment to clear, effective communication. This month’s newsletter reflects…

Whether you want to plant your first tomato or fine-tune a long-established garden, the UC Master Gardener Program is for you.  Across California, you will find that the UC Master Gardener Program offers opportunities for gardeners of all experience levels to learn, ask questions, and grow their skills…

Winter Cleanup - Resist the urge to give the garden a good clean up on a sunny afternoon, many of our beneficial insects and native bees will be sheltering in dried stalks, under leaves and in the ground. Continue preparations for the busy spring planting season. Clean and rinse pots with a diluted solution…