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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The debate is being held in Young Hall on the UC Davis campus beginning at 7 p.m.
It will be livestreamed here.
The entire bipartisan slate of challengers running have signed on board to participate, with the exception of incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson, organizers reported.
There will be 60 minutes of prepared questions followed by 30 minutes of audience questions and answers.
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- Written by: Debra Fredrickson
Home brewers and garage wine makers throughout Northern California are invited to participate and supply samples of their product to the public. They also have a chance to win a coveted “Peoples’ Choice” award for their home-made beverages, voted on by event attendees.
There is no booth fee for the amateur wine and beer makers, who have until June 4 to complete and return the application to organizers.
Vendors selling arts and crafts, agricultural products and other products also have until June 4 to complete necessary paperwork and get it back in time to participate. Vendor booth fees are $35. Vendors may bring their own shade canopies or rent one for $25.
Interested home wine and beer makers and vendors can go online to https://www.homewinemakersfestival.com for more details and to download an application.
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- Written by: Redbud Audubon Society
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Redbud Audubon Society is pleased to host Lauren Schmaltz, the USA Administrator for the World Parrot Trust, for its Thursday, May 19, final program of the season.
The program starts at 7 p.m.
To register, go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link on the home page, or, click on the link in The Western Grebe newsletter if you are receiving it by email. All are invited to the program, you don’t have to be a member of Redbud Audubon.
Parrots are the most endangered family of birds in the world. The World Parrot Trust, or WPT, has worked to help conserve more than 80 species of parrot in 43 countries.
Since 1989, the trust has brought together global experts on wildlife conservation and parrot welfare to implement effective programs to protect both wild and companion parrots.
The activities of the WPT include conducting field research on little known species; supporting the rehabilitation, release, and reintroduction of threatened and endangered species; working to end the trade in wild caught parrots; encouraging the protection and restoration of critical habitat areas; promoting community education and engagement through sustainable livelihoods; and advocating for better welfare and care of captive parrots.
This approach also empowers local communities to take ownership of the solutions, so that the progress achieved on behalf of parrots is lasting.
The collaboration between WPT staff, local NGOs, and communities is a hallmark of their success.
The trust seeks a future where the world’s wild parrots have the ongoing protection from human and environmental threats necessary to persist and thrive in the wild, and captive parrots receive the care they deserve from compassionate caregivers in order to flourish.
Lauren Schmaltz administrates the WPT’s programs in the United States. She first became involved with the World Parrot Trust while serving as the director of Echo, a small nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the yellow-shouldered Amazon parrot and its fragile dry forest habitat on the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire.
She returned to the US from Bonaire in 2017, having stepped down from that role to dedicate herself to working full-time with the World Parrot Trust.
Schmaltz completed a dual bachelor’s degree in biology and Spanish and a master’s degree in environmental studies.
In the midst of her studies, Schmaltz also spent several years living overseas in the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), Costa Rica and Bonaire.
Her keen interest in environmental management, community outreach and education, and sustainable development harmonizes well with WPT’s growing initiatives in parrot conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
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- Written by: California Department of Motor Vehicles
Starting May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved identification, like a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights within the United States and access secure federal facilities like military bases.
Start your online application today and get REAL ID ready in three simple steps:
Gather your identification documents
• Complete your online application and upload your documents.
• Visit the DMV office to complete your REAL ID application.
• Visit dmv.ca.gov/realid for a complete list of acceptable documents and to begin your online application.
Question: What type of documents are required to apply for my REAL ID?
Answer: One original or certified proof of identity and two different printed proofs of California residency are required.
One original or certified proof of identity: Examples include a valid passport, birth certificate, valid permanent resident card. If your name on your proof of identity is different from the name on your other documents you will need a legal name change document (Examples: marriage certificate, adoption papers).
Two different printed proofs of California residency: Examples include a utility bill, bank statement, insurance documents, tax return, rental or lease agreement and school documents.
Question: Do I have to wait for my current license or ID to expire before I get a REAL ID?
Answer: No, you can apply for the REAL ID before your current driver license or ID expires. Be aware that your new REAL ID will hold the same expiration date as your current driver license or ID. Keep in mind that as the enforcement date gets closer, wait times are estimated to get longer.
Don’t delay and apply today to beat the rush.
For more information, please visit www.dmv.ca.gov/realid.