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HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars visit Kearney REC

June 30, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Seven students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities toured Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center on June 9 and met with UC ANR scientists.

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Names in the News

June 30, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Aoyama to advance research, nurture partnerships for California oak woodlands Lina Aoyama started at UC ANR as assistant Cooperative Extension specialist in oak woodland stewardship on June 1. Based at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center in Mendocino County, Aoyama will provide research and…

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In memoriam: Steve Edberg

June 29, 2026

By Jaki Hsieh Wojan

Steve Edberg, UC ANR applications programmer, died on June 4, 2026.

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Martha Lopez retires after 27 years of serving Imperial County families

June 28, 2026

By Ricardo A Vela

Martha Lopez, a longtime community educator whose work helped Imperial County families learn about nutrition, healthy cooking, physical activity and gardening retired July 1 after 27 years.

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In memoriam: Gloria J. Davis

June 24, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Gloria Jimenez Davis, former 4-H advisor for Butte County, passed away in Walnut Creek on June 17, 2026. She was 98.

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