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Join host Bob DeMarco for an in-depth discussion with Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez

Two dedicated to our community together on the show, newly appointed Capitola Police Chief Sarah Ryan and top vote getter in the race for Santa Crux County 5th District Supervisor, our guests on this show

On the March 5th primary ballot, Rory Lee is challenging incumbent Das Williams for reelection for First District Supervisor. KCSB's Lily Ulrich spoke to both candidates.

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode features Beth Dauber and her knowledge and passion for assistive technology. Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives. Beth Dauber, MA, CRC, CBIST is an experienced professional currently serving as a Senior Research Assistant for University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) - Institute for Human Development. With expertise in neurorehabilitation and assistive technology, Beth supports MO-VR staff, leads brain injury discussions, and provides statewide technical assistance. She has developed connections with unique partners and played a key role in creating Missouri Brain Injury Resource Facilitation (MOBIRF). Beth's background includes serving as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, District Supervisor, and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Technology for Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MO-VR), as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Maryville University. She holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and maintains her credentials as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Beth is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and actively contributes to professional organizations and committees.

PittCo Happenings talks with Murray Whittle, who was elected in November to serve the Westover District, where he has lived for more than three decades. Whittle is new to politics and said he is eager to learn all he can about Pittsylvania County and its government. Mr. Whittle is particularly interested in assisting fire and rescue with volunteer efforts and looks forward to working with the Board next year. 

As a lifelong public servant and Felton resident, I'm running for 5th District Supervisor because, like you, I've lived through the challenges of the last few years: the pandemic, CZU fire, winter storms. The 5th District is where I'm raising my children, and I want them to grow up in a thriving, resilient community. It's also where I've witnessed county government fall short in helping to rebuild lost homes, and the failing of basic infrastructure like roads, power, broadband, and water. I want to change that - to be a strong voice for the 5th District to accelerate recovery, strengthen resilience, and represent all voices. We deserve better.

If you are thinking about adoption, you've likely considered the possibility that you will be adopting a child in another state. In this episode, we talk about everything involved with this process. Our guests are Jim Thompson, an adoption attorney and the author of the book South Carolina Adoption Law and Practice. He has been a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys since 1993 and Joan Smith, the District Supervisor of the Pittsburgh office of Adoptions From the Heart.In this episode, we cover:Infant AdoptionIs it possible to adopt an infant in another state?How does a prospective adoptive parent find an expectant mother in another state?What things must prospective adoptive parents be cautious of when looking for expectant parents in another state, especially if they are not working with an adoption professional?How does the domestic infant adoption process differ when the adoptive parents and the expectant moms live in different states?What is the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC)?What are the steps on the ICPC as it applies to domestic infant adoption?What state's adoption laws will be used for the adoption?How long should adoptive parents expect the ICPC process to take?Adopting from Foster Care (relative adoption and non-relative adoptions)Is it possible to adopt a child from foster care in another state?Can you foster a child in foster care in another state?How do you find a child in foster care in another state legally free to adopt?How does the foster care adoption process differ when the prospective adoptive parents and the child live in different states?What are the steps with the ICPC as it applies to foster care adoption?How do visitations between the adoptive family and the child work?How are adoption subsidies handled when adopting a foster child from another state?Which state pays the adoption subsidy? How are health care benefits or Medicaid handled?Resources:AdoptUSKids Understanding Interstate AdoptionThis podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson is running unopposed for his fourth four-year term on the Henrico Board of Supervisors. Nelson, a Democrat, first was elected in 2011, then re-elected in 2015 and 2019. He serves as the pastor of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond. Nelson played an...Article LinkSupport the show

Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * With the retirement of seven-term Tuckahoe District supervisor Pat O'Bannon at the end of this year, the seat will be filled by someone other than O'Bannon next year for the first time in 28 years. The two candidates seeking to step into the role are Republican Greg Baka and...Article LinkSupport the show

Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * The race for Three Chopt District supervisor matches incumbent Republican Tommy Branin, who is seeking his third term on the board, and Democratic challenger Misty Whitehead. Branin works as the national sales manager for Colonial Construction Materials, a company founded by his brother, Tim, in 1988. Whitehead has been...Article LinkSupport the show

Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * Three candidates are seeking the Fairfield District seat on the Henrico Board of Supervisors and the chance to replace seven-term supervisor Frank J. Thornton, who is retiring following 28 years on the board. They are Delta Bowers (an educator and longtime homeowners association president), Roscoe Cooper, III (a pastor...Article LinkSupport the show

Editor's note: The Henrico Citizen posed the same 10 questions to every candidate for the Henrico Board of Supervisors and is publishing their answers in Q&A format, along with previews of each race, on an individual race-by-race basis. Candidates' responses appear in alphabetical order according to last name. * * * The race for Brookland District supervisor matches incumbent Republican Dan Schmitt (who first won a special election for the seat in 2018 and then a full four-year term the following year) against Democratic challenger Stephen Rast. Schmitt is the owner of RMC Events, Inc., an events management company based...Article LinkSupport the show

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Sept. 24  National Park officials anticipate a busy fall season in Almost Heaven…the “House in the Clouds” artist reveals what drew him to West Virginia…and September is National Voter Registration Month; register or update your information today!…on today's daily304. #1 – From WBOY-TV –  Fall is the peak season for tourists who come to enjoy the sights of West Virginia. As the leaves are beginning to turn, one national park representative estimates that this year will be the busiest so far. Dave Bieri, District Supervisor at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, said that many travelers already called to ask about the fall foliage. “We're also just starting into the Gauley Season, so that brings a lot of people out, especially on the weekends,” Bieri said. In addition to whitewater rafting on the Gauley River, there are numerous fall festivals and other activities taking place throughout the state.  Visit www.wvtourism.com/seasons/fall to sign up for weekly fall foliage updates and find scenic drives and other seasonal activities and events in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/wv-outdoors/fall-activities-attracting-more-tourists-to-west-virginia-than-ever/   #2 – From THE GAZETTE-MAIL –  Before becoming a self-described “West Virginian by choice,” having spent half his 85 years living and working in his home and studio atop a remote Hardy County ridgetop, nationally recognized artist Robert Singleton arrived at his West Virginian homesite by chance. Singleton is the subject of a new film, “House in the Clouds: The Artistic Life of Robert Singleton,” that tells the story of what inspired him to return to his studio and resume an art career. The film also details the artist's progression from conventional imagery to award-winning abstract expression, and on to “light paintings” and ethereal, mystical horizon lines and clouds, depicting the meeting space between heaven and earth. “One day I went for a walk with my dog and found a clearing in the forest where I laid down and looked up at the sky, and went to sleep. When I woke up, my depression was gone.” SIngleton had discovered what he wanted to paint: clouds. “They're all about capturing light,” he said, “and no two are the same.” Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/acclaimed-hardy-county-artist-subject-of-new-documentary/article_22f16619-1338-5ded-8531-fde36b21d1ed.html   #3 – From MY BUCKHANNON – September is National Voter Registration Month. All eligible West Virginia residents are encouraged to register to vote or, if already registered, verify that their information is updated and accurate. Since January 2017, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and his staff have worked closely with the county clerks to register 333,575 eligible citizens to vote. Of that number, more than 100,000 have been eligible high school students – many of whom will vote for the first time in the upcoming May 2024 Primary Election. According to Warner, those voters who change their name or get married and assume their spouse's last name are required to update their voter registration. Those voters who have moved their residence since the last election or who may have a new address because of the remapping of the state's 911 system should also update their voter registration. To register or update your voter registration, visit the Secretary of State's secure election website at GoVoteWV.com. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/nearly-50-voter-registration-drives-scheduled-to-take-place-throughout-w-va-in-september/?fbclid=IwAR3YN1BEsjL9KsGtVJ31Bf_Ac08n08HrkFciyo9Z-0m_hhIj4IRetT8fju0_aem_AQRJrQmbAA6ov-M4V03U3Ky-_ABNQxBJjqCgccMNc5WukY2_HriLTv3PQVHPdB6YAv4   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Kate is in full swing campaigning for the 5th District Supervisor seat.  We talk about the job of public service, some of Kate's ambitions, I get a civic lesson, it is a good conversation. Visit Kate's website HERE.Here are links to some of  the folks we mention in this episode:Shelley Alden BrooksKarin Strasser KaufmannMary AdamsLeon PanettaJimmy PanettaJohn Laird(episode photo shows Mary Adams (right) and Kate Daniels (left) © County WeeklySupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial LibraryBig Sur, CAFaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL!

June 14, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni speaks with Mendocino County 5th District Supervisor, Ted Williams & 1st District Supervisor Glenn McGourty. The topic is what's the financial state of our county.

May 10, 2023--Host Karen Ottoboni takes a look at hot topics in local politics with guest Ted Williams, Mendocino County 5th District Supervisor.

Santa Cruz County 3rd District Supervisor and newly appointed to California Coastal Commission

Philadelphia is the poorest big city in the nation, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, is hosting a special community action poverty simulation to help its associates and invited guests to better understand the impact of poverty on daily living. I speak to Joanne McFall, Market President for AmeriHealth Caritas' Southeastern Pennsylvania Managed Care Plan, Keystone. www.amerihealthcaritas.com,https://www.facebook.com/AmeriHealthCaritas,https://twitter.com/AmCaritas Antisemitism is on the rise and Mural Arts Philly is developing a mural and education program in partnership with the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation designed to emphasize the importance of Holocaust education and remembrance. Arts from around the world are invited to submit designs for the mural. I speak to Mural Arts Philadelphia Executive Director Jane Golden about the project. Website: https://www.muralarts.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muralarts/?hl=en First, I speak to Aileen McCullough, District Supervisor for Wynnewood office of Adoptions from the Heart about what people need to know about open adoption and options for expecting and birth parents for placing a child for adoption. website www.afth.org lots of great info for those facing unplanned pregnancy call 800-355-5500 (someone available 24/7)

In this episode, we meet JoAnne, a district supervisor in New Jersey who wears many hats. Originally, JoAnne set out to become a lawyer. However, after working in a refugee center in college, JoAnne became impassioned to become a teacher and champion for ESL bilingual students. She became a mentor,

S2E049 - In a podcast exclusive, Joe is joined by Austin Valle, an Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor and co-founder of Orlando YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard). Joe and Austin talk about the current state of Downtown Orlando and plans for the future that currently point to more parking spaces and little else to attract resident, tourists and visitors to downtown.

April 5, 2023--Host Dan Gjerde speaks with 1st District Supervisor Glenn McGourty.

If you are a fan of Fridays in March, rest assured that you will have one more opportunity in 2023. This is also the 83rd day of the year, so if you're a fan of prime numbers, today's a day to celebrate! You have one more of those in March and I'll say which one at the very end of this installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement. For now, it's on to the information. On today's program:* A second candidate has emerged in the race for Rivanna District Supervisor in Albemarle County* There are some more details in Charlottesville's acquisition of CATEC* The Virginia Supreme Court has thrown out a zoning update in Fairfax County that was approved by Supervisors at an electronic meeting during the pandemic* Charlottesville is studying the feasibility of disconnecting its municipal natural gas utilityFirst shout-out: Rivanna Conservation Alliance photo contestIn today's first Patreon-fueled shout-out, the Rivanna Conservation Alliance wants wildlife and nature photographers to enter their second annual photography contest! They want high-resolution photos related to the Rivanna watershed and the winning entries will be displayed at the 2023 Rivanna Riverfest on May 20. The two categories are 16 and under, and those over the age of 17. You can send in two entries, and the work may be used to supplement Rivanna Conservation Alliance publications. For more information, visit rivannariver.org.New candidate has emerged for Rivanna Supervisor in AlbemarleA second independent has emerged in the race to represent the Rivanna District in the Albemarle Board of Supervisors. Thomas Fadeley has filed a statement of organization with the Virginia Department of Elections to run as an independent in the November election.  Fadeley joins fellow independent David Rhodes in the race to challenge incumbent Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley in the general election. LaPisto-Kirtley has also filed to run for a second time and so far has no challengers in the Democratic Primary. So far in the Scottsville District race only Democrat Michael Pruitt has filed to run. In the White Hall District, independent Brad Rykal has filed to challenge Democrat Ann Mallek in the November 7 election. Mallek is seeking her fifth term.There are seven members of the Albemarle School Board unlike the six members of the Board of Supervisors There are two candidates in the race for the at-large School Board seat and they are Meg Bryce and This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of article profiling candidates for local elected office. It features the two Democratic candidates for the Tuckahoe District supervisor's seat. A previous article profiled the two Republican candidates for the seat. * * * The pending retirement of longtime Tuckahoe District Supervisor Pat O'Bannon will open her seat next year, and two Democrats – Jody Rogish and Anne-Marie Leake – are campaigning to become their party's nominee in the November general election for the seat. Anne-Marie Leake Anne-Marie Leake's tenure as director of the Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District, on...Article LinkSupport the show

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of article profiling candidates for local elected office. It features the two Republican candidates for the Tuckahoe District supervisor's seat. A subsequent article will feature the two Democratic candidates for the seat. * * * With the looming retirement of longtime Tuckahoe District Supervisor Pat O'Bannon, fellow Republicans Greg Baka and Craig Suro are preparing to compete in a June primary election to determine who will run to replace her as the party's nominee for the seat on the Henrico Board of Supervisors. Greg Baka O'Bannon has endorsed Baka, who currently...Article LinkSupport the show

February 16, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci provides a policy update, and discusses urgent challenges facing licensed cannabis cultivators with guests Michael Katz, Executive Director of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, and John Haschak, 3rd District Supervisor.

February 8, 2023--Host Karen Ottobini speaks with 4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde, to talk about his "long-range" perspective on the county.

Are you thinking about adopting this year? You don't want to miss this discussion of how to adopt and current trends in private infant adoption, foster care adoption, and international adoption. Our guests are Chris Peszka, MSW, Regional and District Supervisor at Adoptions From The Heart Adoption Agency, and Robin Sizemore, Executive Director of Hopscotch Adoptions.In this episode, we cover: Domestic infant private adoption in the USWhat is the process?What are the reasons that pregnant moms are placing their child?Open adoptionExpectant parent choiceSpecial needs of children availableHow long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?Adoption agency and adoption attorneyWhat is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting a baby?Adoptions from foster care in the USWhat is the process?Adopting your foster childAdopting a waiting childWhat are the reasons that children are available for adoption from foster care in the US?What age and race of child is available for adoption from foster care?Special needs?How long does it take?How much does it cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting from foster care?International adoptions to the USWhat is the process?What type of children are available for adoption from abroad?How long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting internationally?What are some of the shifts in adoption in the last 5 or so years?What are some of the changes anticipated for 2023 and beyond?Additional resources:Adoptions in the US: How Many? How Much? How Long?Choosing an Adoption Agency or AttorneyThis podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showDo you want more expert-based information? Check out our free resources at CreatingaFamily.org.

November 9, 2022--Host Karen Ottoboni is joined by 2nd District Supervisor Mo Mulheren for the first time in over a year.

On this episode of SEBA ON DEMAND, Executive Director Lolita Harper talks to 2nd District Supervisor Candidate Jesse Armendarez about public safety and his mission to improve the quality of life in San Bernardino County.

SF is in the air and on the airwaves this episode, because we go all-in on the politics of Maddie's neck of the woods. A conversation that covers a ton of ground and provides an insightful look at SF and even CA as a whole's politics, this episode features an interview with the one, the only, the amazing Honey Mahogany. Not only is Honey the Chair of SF Democrats, but Honey is also running for District 6 Supervisor, which is a HUGE role. No, like, the way in which we learned so much about how this role operates is next level. We also got into how Democratic clubs and organizations like the SF Democrats work (and how to get involved with them) and what their role is. And, as this is a classic all the things episode, we get into Honey's POV on the SF housing crisis and how it can be remedied. And to cap it all off with something that truly a slay, we talk about Honey's role in founding SF's Transgender District, the amazing programs available through it, and what the district's founding celebrates. Social Goods x Girl and the Gov®: https://bit.ly/3R4ZJcC #VIRAL by Girl and the Gov®: https://www.girlandthegov.com/newsletter Giving Circle with The States Project: https://bit.ly/3Rhhp4L Girl and the Gov®'s Etsy Page - Shop Here: https://etsy.me/3zMNRoW Brand Ambassador Program: https://bit.ly/3OsNrK0 Fall Internship: www.girlandthegov.com/careers Follow us on social media: Instagram: @girlandthegov and @girlandthegovthepodcast TikTok: @girlandthegov YouTube: @girlandthegov LinkedIn: @girlandthegov Pinterest: @girlandthegov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girl-and-the-gov-the-podcast/support

ADPHP welcomes 5th District Supervisor (formerly 2nd District) Dr. Sequanna Taylor. Tune in as Dr. Taylor speaks on the beginning of her journey and some of the groundbreaking work that she is spearheading and more in the City of Milwaukee. Thanks for listening

In this episode of a Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart Podcast with invited Chris Peszka, Chris is the District Supervisor of New Jersey and the Regional Supervisor of Wynnewood, PA office at Adoptions From The Heart. He has over 30 years of experience in the adoption field and will be joined us to talk about foster care, kindship care and private agency adoption. If you need resources to learn more about Kindship Care please visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/outofhome/kinship/ To learn more about Adoptions From The Heart and the services we provide, please visit www.afth.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-heart-to-heart-afth/message

Chris Tomaino spent 26 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; retired in 2020 at the rank of Captain. Chris was the SWAT Commander when the Route 91 Harvest Festival Concert mass shooting occurred in October 2017. His previous command level assignments include the Special Weapons and Tactics Bureau, Convention Center Area Command, the Homicide & Sex Crimes Bureau, and the Northwest Area Command. Before promoting to Captain, Chris worked a wide variety of assignments during his career with the LVMPD; Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Vice Detective (TDY), Gang Detective, Patrol Sergeant, PSU Sergeant, Robbery Sergeant, Federal Task Force Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Administrative Lieutenant, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, and Critical Incident Review Team Lieutenant where one of his primary duties was overseeing the investigation of Officer Involved Shootings and other significant use of force incidents. Today, Chris works with Constellis Corporation's Centerra Group-which is presently contracted by the United States Marshal Service (USMS) for the 2nd and 9th Circuits. He is the Nevada District Supervisor, responsible for hiring, leading, and managing over 70 Court Security Officers (CSOs) responsible for the protection of the United States' 9th Circuit federal courthouses in Nevada (2 in Las Vegas and 2 in Reno). CSOs are deputized by the USMS as Special Deputy United States Marshals (limited federal arrest powers) all CSOs are prior sworn law enforcement officers with either state, local, or federal agencies. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH CHRIS https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-145b5b28/ Christopher.tomaino@constellis.com  

In this episode, we chat with members of Santa Cruz Land Trust, Caltrans and Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson.00:09 Sarah Newark, Executive Director Land Trust of Santa Cruz00:54 Kevin Drabinski, Public Information Officer, Caltrans District 502:24 Aaron Johnston, Graniterock Vice President of Quality & Environmental Services03:10 Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor, Santa Cruz CountyCalifornia's first wildlife crossing began construction on Highway 17 at Laurel Curve in March – a public-private partnership between the Land Trust, Caltrans, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and Graniterock as the contractor.Pioneering Wildlife Protection TogetherThe Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, CaltransGraniterock, and the Santa Cruz County RegionalTransportation Commission are making the wildlifecrossing a reality. The unique partnership demonstratedby these four agencies has created a new model forconservation and wildlife protection projects in Califomia.Why build an undercrossinginstead of an overcrossing!The stretch of highway at Laurel Curve isbuilt over a large natural drainage, creatingthe ideal place to install a large box culvertbeneath the highway. The roadway willbecome a bridge, with the area underneathbecoming the wildlife crossing. Theundercrossing is wider and therefore morewelcoming for wildlife than a tunnelWhat animals are wehoping will use thiscrossing?Deer bobcats. foxes and mountainlions have all been caught on cameratrying to cross Laurel Curve - ordying in the process. Research by theSanta Cruz Puma Project's biologist,Chris Wilmers, shows both extensiveuse of the area by mountain lions  inrecent years. Wilmers called the LaurelCurve area "the best opportunity formaintaining puma connectivity acrossHighway 17 in Santa Cruz County"Who helped?Over ten years in the making - the Land Trust took the first BIG step toward building awildlife crossing under Highway 17 in 2014, with the protection of a 10-acre property atLaurel Curve. Seven years on, the LTSCC has now protected additional 700 acres aroundLaurel Curve, creating the wildlife pathway needed for the linkage's success.

May 23, 2022--WDan moderates a debate between 3rd District Supervisor Incumbent John Haschak and Challenger Clay Romero. The Election is June 7th.

May 16, 2022--WDan moderates a debate between 5th District Supervisor Incumbent Ted Williams and Challenger John Redding. The Election is June 7th.

May 16, 2022 — The candidates for Third District Supervisor and County Superintendent of Schools took questions at the Little Lake Grange in Willits yesterday. Incumbent Third District Supervisor John Haschak and challenger Clay Romero differed on most issues, though each expressed support for the local cannabis industry, and they agreed that they would prefer to keep the county museum in Willits open. Haschak has the endorsements of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance and the Covelo Cannabis Advocacy Group. In his opening remarks, Romero spoke about being “very critical of government mandated lockdowns.” His website declares that masks have “very limited effectiveness,” and goes on to provide a popular piece of medical misinformation that wearing a mask for more than an hour will lead to other diseases. Romero emphasizes the importance of promoting business and easing regulatory burdens, and highlights his commitment to public safety by writing that, as a property owner along the Firco road, he worked with CalFire on an emergency access route that would allow firefighters access to Brooktrails during an emergency. The first question on voters' minds at the grange yesterday was about how candidates plan to prepare for a long-lasting drought. Romero offered two points, saying that, “A significant amount of the water that's available is out at Lake Pillsbury. I would be in favor of raising Scott Dam to see if we could capture more of that water...but we do need to be prepared with what we have…I know that the rains will come again.” Haschak does not expect wet conditions to return, due to climate change. He also spoke about funding for water projects, in the context of his work on the drought task force with Supervisor Glenn McGourty, including an ongoing project to draft a policy about extracting water from one location and trucking it to another. He said the county has received $23.3 million in state grants for various projects, but that, outside the Ukiah groundwater basin, “we haven't had the knowledge of what we have in our aquifers and the quality of that water. So we really need to work on getting grants to get that kind of knowledge…especially in Covelo, Laytonville, Willits,” he reported. The candidates have decidedly different views on climate change, with Romero expressing reluctance to allocate county money to counter or prepare for it. “I think it's probably ill-conceived,” he said. “I think it's a mistake to be addressing something like this and identifying money to be spent on something that ultimately would lead to no fruition at all…because when you're talking about the globe, what about the incredible environmental damage that's going on in China? They don't seem to be even remotely concerned with what we're calling climate change.” Haschak is a believer in climate change, saying that, “If we don't do anything, we are all going to perish from it.” He said he was proud of the Board of Supervisors' unanimous decision to allot $2 million to carbon reduction initiatives like solar panels. He added that he serves on the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG), which is working on installing more electric car chargers, and that he and Supervisor Dan Gjerde are working with Sonoma Clean Power to get customer rebates for energy efficient appliances. Some questions went unanswered by either candidate, with Haschak taking up his allotted time to explain the complexities of an issue and Romero providing answers that were lean on detail. One question, about whether or not the candidates would enforce state laws, even if they disagreed with them, referred directly to frustration over pandemic restrictions and their as-yet unquantified fallout. Haschak said that, “Certainly, if a law is passed, we have to abide by it because it's a state law. But the process is, we try to amend it, make it so it serves our needs way beforehand.” As an example, he added that the state budget has just come out, “and there were some things, such as the elimination of the cannabis cultivation tax, which the County of Mendocino had promoted and lobbied for.” Romero provided a counterpoint, assuring the public that, if elected, “I would really much rather be representing and looking out for the interests of the people I represent, over some meddlesome state agency. I'm here to represent you. And I'm certainly not going to be put upon by any agency, whether it's state or federal. Now, I may not have a choice in the matter. Maybe they've got something over my head, as surely as a rock hitting me in the head. But ultimately, when it comes right down to it, I'm still a citizen of this county, of this state, of the United States. And I will pen a letter that will be in the best interest of the people, that they are not put upon by a law that I find harmful or detrimental to you.”

Virginia Bass is currently the 4th District Supervisor and Board Chair. She has also served on the Eureka City Council as well as having been elected Mayor of Eureka. 

The family is important in demonstrating the Lord's intent to use the family as a model of His expression of love to the world. The family is composed of people who have feelings and emotions and because we have feelings and emotions, we can be hurt. This hurt can impact behavior and our beliefs about God, family, and real love. Boys and girls learn their identity early and usually from their fathers. It is natural to seek love and attention from our fathers. When our natural fathers withhold their love from us or mistreat us, deep wounds form that only the love of the Father can heal. People who suffer from this type of neglect can go through life jeopardizing their own emotional and spiritual health and forming unhealthy bonds with others due to having “Daddy Issues” beginning in early childhood.

We have a special episode for you today as we welcome 1st District of Kern County Supervisor Phillip Peters to City Talk! Supervisor Peters district includes Ridgecrest, Ca and we are excited to learn more about him, how he got into this role, and diving deeper into his views of East Kern as the "bread basket" of our state for energy resources. Join us now as we talk city, county and even cattle in this week's special conversation and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a show! Subscribe to Kern County's Channel to see the Board Of Supervisors Meetings and updates within Kern County at: https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialKernCounty Subscribe to the City Of Ridgecrest's Channel for updates within our community at: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofRidgecrest

January 26, 2022--Karen Ottoboni talks with Mendocino County 5th District Supervisor Ted Williams about the priorities for Mendocino County in 2022.

October 27, 2021--Karen Ottoboni talks with Mendocino County 3rd District Supervisor John Haschack about hot topics in local politics, including the redistricting process, with one proposal that would move Laytonville out of the 3rd and into the 4th District.

In other stories tonight: the pandemic-related labor shortage that's affecting businesses across the Chicago area is forcing the owners of another suburban business to cut its hours; the 96-year-old Des Plaines Theatre has been closed for the last seven years, and this weekend, it's re-opening after a conversion from a movie house to a live performance venue; the City of Chicago is praising the expansion of a food company that's come up with a meat and dairy alternative that sounds like something out of science fiction; and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search and reunions are important topics to cover when discussing adoption. On today's podcast, we welcome two women who have made a significant impact helping adoptees and birth parents in their search process. Helen Blair Schuler is a former Orphan's Court Administrator in Montgomery County and continues to provide adoption search services. Marilyn Rich is Adoptions From The Heart's Search Coordinator and District Supervisor for our Central PA Region with over 28 years as an adoption social worker. Marilyn is also an adoptee. In this episode, we will discuss the ins and outs of Pennsylvania Adoption Searches: What is a search, what the statues say, how confidentiality and right to know play in adoption searching. Most importantly, know it's a very personal journey and each individual can decide if and when they begin their own personal search. Episode Highlights What is an Adoption Search 1984 Adoption Statue & Revisions with 2010's ACT 101 How do Searches Begin Adoption Searches and Confidentiality What Happens When an Agency Wasn't Involved in Adoption Placement Agency Maintaining Adoption Records for 99 Years How to Reach Out During a Search Reasons for Searching Increase in Birth Parents Requesting Searches for Adoptees Encountering Surprises During the Search Process Balancing Privacy of Birth Parents and Adoptee Right to Knowledge Creating a Relationship After Connecting Searching is Not for Everyone and That's OK Too --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-heart-to-heart-afth/message

Welcome back to America‘s premier K12 education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Edge we talk with Ben Suro, principal at Dwight Morrow High School in New Jersey. This week, Dr. Stacey Gonzales and her guest co-host Jerry Sanchez, discuss how to support students and professionals in his care. At Dwight Morrow, they have successfully implemented mindfulness strategies to support students mental health and wellbeing through the LG Experience Happiness program. This is a wide-ranging discussion on how to make sure we keep students at the center of the work we do on a daily basis. Principal Ben Suro has an extensive background in public education, with experience in both urban school settings and highly selective magnet school academies. He most recently served as Vice Principal of the S.T.E.M. Academy at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson in addition to previously working as the District Supervisor of Science for the City of Orange School District, teaching Biology at the prestigious Bergen County Technical Schools and many other relevant positions.Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the host - Dr. Stacey Gonzales Connect with co-host - Jerry Sanchez Check out our other episodes at The Ed Up Edge! Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edupedgek12/message

This week on the podcast we welcome the mighty Mo Mulheren! Mo Mulheren has been recently elected as Mendocino County's 2nd District Supervisor and we talked with her about homeless, cannabis, vaccines and much more!