Food and Fellowship
A longtime Davis volunteer helps nourish both bodies and connections through Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s Café Yolo program by Peter Hecht After a 35-year biotech career, including 20 years as a facility and lab […]
Still Serving
Forging bonds and helping others keeps active, 80-year-old MOW Yolo volunteer extraordinaire looks forward to every day by Peter Hecht Bob Rennie has delivered nourishment to seniors in need as a Meals on Wheels Yolo […]
Mission Support
Sutter Health enables Meals on Wheels Yolo County to sustain, improve, and expand service to seniors by Jacob Peterson To accomplish its core objectives of serving healthy meals and reducing isolation for 1,200 older adults, […]
Nourishing the Whole Family
Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s MOW PAWS program keeps pets and their seniors together by Anne Stokes In 2021, Steve Pearson was in a low place. Homebound, down on his luck, and hungry, he reached […]
Paying It Forward
Local couple pledges long-term financial and volunteer support to nourish more seniors in need by Stacy Brandt At a time when nonprofits across the country are grappling with dwindling public funding, community support has never […]
A Nourished Life
Meals on Wheels Yolo County keeps seniors nourished and thriving by Anne Stokes Food is a love language: Holidays, birthdays and reunions are celebrated with feasts and family traditions are often passed down in the […]
Prioritize Wellness
How women can cultivate wellness during the chaos of the holiday season by Dorothy Korber Sometimes, amid all the holiday hustle and bustle, we find ourselves craving a moment of stillness. Particularly during the holidays, […]
A More Equal Future
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls commemorates 60 years of fighting for the rights of women and girls by Dorsey Griffith One of California’s most influential voices for the state’s nearly […]
Girls to the Front
The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls’ Youth Advisory Council gives voice to girls’ experiences and drive for change by Dorothy Korber Folk “wisdom” proclaims that girls are sugar, spice, and everything […]
A Bridge Across
Commissioner LTC Erica Courtney on the importance of supporting California’s women veterans by Dorsey Griffith Army Lieutenant Colonel Erica Courtney understands the challenges veterans face after leaving military service. After 23 years in the Army, […]
Empowerment and Energy
A former pro athlete and Afghan soccer player advocates for sports equality and global women’s rights by Dorsey Griffith At just 7 years old, Kawser Amine envisioned a more just and peaceful world. Growing up […]
Vectors Aren’t Just Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes aren’t the only danger—Santa Barbara County residents also need to watch for ticks and rodents that can spread serious diseases by Elizabeth Ann Morabito For centuries, people believed rats were responsible for the bubonic […]
Busting Mosquito Management Myths
Science-based mosquito control strategies in Santa Barbara County challenge long-held public misconceptions and highlight how residents can help by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know people once believed mosquitoes were created from mud? In the […]
Stop the Bite Before It Starts
Santa Barbara County residents can take these simple steps to protect themselves, their pets, and their neighborhood from mosquitoes by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know that you can single-handedly stop thousands of mosquitoes from […]
Teaming Up Against Tiny Threats
Santa Barbara County’s public health and vector control experts join forces to monitor and prevent the spread of diseases from mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Mosquitoes and other disease-carrying vectors have […]
Unmasking Local Bloodsuckers
Mosquito species in Santa Barbara County vary by habitat, behavior, and disease risk—knowing the difference can help prevent bites and protect public health by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Did you know Santa Barbara County is home […]
Winning the Fight Against Dangerous Biters
The Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County protects public health by controlling mosquitoes, ticks, and other disease-carrying pests by Elizabeth Ann Morabito In 2020, a Santa Barbara resident noticed something strange—mosquitoes biting […]
Allied Against Poverty
Canal Alliance provides a bridge between communities and local/state disaster resources by Anne Stokes Omar Carrera knows his community. He’s been the CEO of Canal Alliance for more than eight years and has worked in […]
