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Top 3 things to know about public safety power shutoff

July 30, 2019
To reduce the likelihood or severity of fire incidents during extreme weather or potential wildfire conditions, California has approved the Public Safety Power Shutoff Program allowing utility companies to turn off power as a preventive measure.
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Patricia Crawford, a catalyst for change, retires after 40 years

July 26, 2019
Patricia Crawford's work on improved food labeling is but one example of the way that her timely, rigorous research has demonstrated the role of sugary foods and beverages in the development of diabetes and obesity and in helping to fuel America's childhood obesity epidemic.
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In memoriam: Donna Jones

July 24, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Donna Gillespie Jones, former ANR budget director, died May 21, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 61.
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In memoriam: Curt Lynn

July 24, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Curtis Day Lynn, UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus, passed away May 27, 2019, at age 90. Lynn earned a bachelor's degree at Fresno State. In 1953, Lynn was drafted into the Army and stationed in Verdun, France for two years.
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