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UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal is his way to obtain a COVID-19 saliva test at a UC Davis kiosk. The saliva tests are given, by appointment, to members of the UC Davis and Davis communities. (Photo by Walter Leal)
Bug Squad: Article

Mark Your Calendar for This UC Davis Symposium on COVID-19 Tests

January 5, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
(Note: UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal focuses his research on the biochemical and molecular basis of insect olfaction, or how insects perceive the world through the sense of smell. However, he is also heavily involved in public service.) It's not only good news, but great news.
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Colusa County: Article

STEAM kit available

January 5, 2021
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) kits are available at our office. The kits are made for kids 5 to 8 years old. This month is art! See the flier for details.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Mexican Marigold

January 5, 2021
One of my favorite late fall/winter blooming plants is the sunny "Mexican Marigold" (Tagetes lemmonii), which provides cheerful color in the colder months. This marigold isn't your small garden bed variety. It is a large, sprawling shrub that is assertive in both color and fragrance.
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