LWV Davis Area and CivEnergy Forum: "Housing: Past is Prologue"

Submitted by Jeff Shaw on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 2:18pm
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League of Women Voters Davis Area and CivEnergy Forum

"Housing: Past is Prologue"

Co-sponsored by:

City of Davis, Davis Media Access and Avid Reader Bookstore

Speaker: 

Richard Rothstein, American historian and Author of "The Color of Law"

Panelists:

Ashley Feeney, Assistant City Manager, City of Davis

Alysa Meyer, Managing Attorney for Northern California Legal Services in Yolo County

David Thompson, President, Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation

Yolo YoYo's in ‘Living, Forgiving it’s a Special Thanksgiving’

Submitted by Chris Hennessy on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 1:46pm
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Yolo YoYo's in ‘Living, Forgiving it’s a Special Thanksgiving’

-Yolo Food Bank - feeding thousands per month in Yolo County!

-Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat, Presented by Historic Downtown Woodland Group

Episode #11

Yolo YoYo’s - The distinctive definition of good times &

modern family-oriented entertainment.

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Conventions

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:07pm
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Episode #283 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with Bill Lawhorn, a science fiction fan who helps organize and run various science fiction conventions. Mr. Lawhorn talks about different types of conventions, what kind of activities you can find there, and how to get involved.

Also in this episode:

We feature several short interviews recorded at, Sasquan, the 2015 World Science Fiction Convention.

Note: The YouTube link only contains the interview portion of the show.

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Charles Gannon

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:05pm
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Episode #282 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Charles E. Gannon. He talks in depth about his new book, Raising Caine, the third volume in his Tales of the Terran Republic/Caine Riordan series. Dr. Gannon discusses the political complexities of his future history, as well as the biology of his multiple alien races.

As a special treat, this episode of Fast Forward also goes on location, featuring short segments recorded at the Library of Congress and the 2015 World Science Fiction Convention.

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Neal Stephenson

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:03pm
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Episode #281 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with award winning author and game designer Neal Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson talks about his latest science fiction novel, Seveneves. He discusses his reputation for including strong female protagonists, his life-long fascination with the space industry, and the many years it took to finish the book.

Also in this episode:

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Edward M Lerner

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 12:58pm
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Episode #280 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Edward M. Lerner. Mr. Lerner talks about his latest novel, InterstellarNet: Enigma, as well as other books in the InterstellarNet series. He discusses his process of writing, and how it has led to several shorter stories, including his Hugo Award nominated "Championship B'tok". Mr. Lerner also talks about the several books he wrote in collaboration with Larry Niven in the Fleet of Worlds series.

Also in this episode:

Yolo YoYo's in ‘Community Outreach Fun-in-the-Sun!’

Submitted by Chris Hennessy on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 1:58pm
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Yolo YoYo's in ‘Community Outreach Fun-in-the-Sun!’

Entertaining Appearances at Local Community Events

Yolo County Fair 2019 Vocal Competition

National Night Out at Jack Slaven Park

Episode 10

Yolo YoYo’s - The distinctive definition of good times &

modern family-oriented entertainment.

In The Studio - Youth Action on Climate Change

Submitted by Bryce Parker on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 12:57pm
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Bryce Parker hosts Megan Phelps, Chair, Climate Reality Project at UC Davis.

climaterealityatUCD.weebly.com

facebook.com/climaterealityatucd

topics discussed include: The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps at UCD is a chapter of the International Climate Reality Project, focused on reversing climate change, k-12 education program, get out the vote, goals of the movement, hot house worlds

Recorded 11/13/19.