Monthly Archives: August 2022

BART launches new history website ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Kevin

Fifty years ago, BART first opened for service, marking a new era in transit for the Bay Area.  That same year, Don McLean’s “American Pie” jingled on the radio, the Watergate scandal unfolded across international headlines, and NASA launched its … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 08/28/2022

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Everyone is talking about ‘quiet quitting,’ but is it … Continue reading →

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Dillon’s Dream – A World Without Cancer

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Kevin

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How to secure a Windows PC for your kids

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Kevin

From Malwarebytes With the return to school it’s time to ready the things your kids will need to pass the next year with flying colors. Increasingly, that means computing devices, which means you’ll need to spend time thinking about the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 08/21/2022

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. California governor proposes $1.4 billion loan to keep nuclear … Continue reading →

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World Mosquito Day

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Kevin

World Mosquito Day is observed each year on 20 August. It was on this day in 1897 that a British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross, discovered the link between mosquitoes, malaria and humans. He found out that the malaria parasite is … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of Mosquitoes in Contra Costa County

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Kevin

Contra Costa County is home to 23 native species of mosquitoes. Earlier this month the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District (District) found a non-native species of mosquito, Aedes aegypti, in a residential area of Martinez, south of Highway 4. … Continue reading →

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5 cybersecurity tips for students going back to school

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Kevin

from Malwarebytes The new school season is upon us. And while you are getting ready to go back to school, now is a good opportunity to check you are doing all you can to stay as safe as possible online. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 08/14/2022

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. The dangers of monkeypox hysteria – They’ve been repeating … Continue reading →

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2022’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby – WalletHub Study

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Kevin

With the average birth costing over $3,000 for mothers with insurance, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To determine the most ideal places … Continue reading →

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The 2022 Grape Harvest has started in Oakley

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Kevin

Have you seen those vines burdened with a heavy load of grapes? Yep, they’re ready to harvest and it appears like another good year for California wine. Generally the harvest starts can start in early August  in Oakley and last … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reading – 08/07/2022

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Kevin

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Can Californians afford electric cars? – Affordable and efficient … Continue reading →

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Monkeypox – How it Spreads and Prevention

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Kevin

From the CDC How it Spreads Monkeypox spreads in a few ways. Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact, including: Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox. Touching objects, … Continue reading →

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2022 Estuary Blueprint

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Kevin

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is proud to share with you the 2022 Estuary Blueprint! The Estuary Blueprint is a collaborative and consensus-driven five-year roadmap to achieving a healthy, resilient San Francisco Estuary. This updated plan identifies the top actions needed for: … Continue reading →

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Big Break August Naturalist Series

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Kevin

Nature’s Lego: August 5th, 10:00am Join us for an in-person Big Break Littles! Bring the little ones to the park for nature before nap time.Registration Required Email bigbreakvisit@ebparks.org orcall 510-544-3050 Delta Discoveries August Every Saturday and Sunday 12:00am-2:00pm The Delta … Continue reading →

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Lectures on the Delta’s History at Los Medanos College – Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Kevin

The Los Medanos College’s Lifelong Learning Center offers lectures for adults seeking personal growth and enrichment. Learn about the Delta’s rich heritage and history through a series of lectures by Carol Jensen, Delta historian and member of the National Heritage Area Advisory … Continue reading →

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Solar Storm from Sun’s Atmospheric Hole Releases Geomagnetic Storm to Hit Earth on August 3

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Kevin

A solar storm from a hole in the atmosphere of the Sun released a geomagnetic storm which has been projected to hit Earth on Wednesday, August 3. The prediction is made by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), which is … Continue reading →

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California releases monkeypox data for first time

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Kevin

from CalMatters Amid mounting concern over the spread of monkeypox and calls for California to declare a state of emergency, state health officials on Friday released the first public breakdown of the 786 reported probable and confirmed cases so far. Among the key … Continue reading →

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