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New study finds higher Chronic Fatigue Syndrome risk among LGB+ Adults

January 30, 2026
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority individuals—or LGB+—experience persistent health disparities and higher rates of depression related to discrimination and minority stress, yet the burden of chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating and often misdiagnosed condition, is not well understood…
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UCCE Sutter-Yuba Advisors to Participate in Weed Management Area Project

January 30, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Troy L Clark
UCCE Sutter–Yuba is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative project with the Sutter and Yuba County Agricultural Commissioners’ Offices focused on the identification and management of invasive weed species in the region. As part of this effort, this project will be coordinating ongoing mapping…
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The Backyard is for the Birds - Empire Library

Event Date
Feb 7, 2026

Research shows that simply hearing or seeing birds can lift your spirits for up to 8 hours! Join us and discover tips for making your yard a favorite stop for local birds.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

The Backyard is for the Birds - Denair Library

Event Date
Feb 17, 2026

Research shows that simply hearing or seeing birds can lift your spirits for up to 8 hours! Join us and discover tips for making your yard a favorite stop for local birds.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

The Backyard is for the Birds - Ceres Library

Event Date
Feb 9, 2026

Research shows that simply hearing or seeing birds can lift your spirits for up to 8 hours! Join us and discover tips for making your yard a favorite stop for local birds.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Spray Safe Workshop

January 30, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Ventura County Spray Safe Event in MarchThe 8th Ventura County Spray Safe Event will be held on March 5 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds from 7:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. The event will begin with a trade show exhibition and include morning speakers, breakout sessions and lunch.The 15-minute breakout sessions will…
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This week in the garden: Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

January 30, 2026
Try grafting new fruit tree varieties onto your existing trees. Fruit of the same species are easily grafted together - peach onto peach, plum onto plum.TasksIrrigate citrus and almonds at night if frost is expected.Apply pre-emergent herbicide in early February to flower beds and water-permeable paths…
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