News and notes from County Supervisor Jacob

Wildfire warning: In light of COVID-19, the county, Cal Fire, the Red Cross and others are re­vamping evacuation plans and other emergency protocols to...

Recognizing scams

The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from...

Thought for the Week: Respond with ability

During the month of August we’ll be focusing on Wayne Dyer’s book, “Happiness is the Way” and this week’s message is “Respond with Ability”....

3 ways parents can become more involved in their kids’ educations

The dawn of a new school year provides a host of opportunities for students and their families. Students begin a new school year with...

Thought for the Week: Free to explore

As we wrap up the theme for the month of July with “Free to…”, this week we are highlight­ing Free to Explore. Obviously, our...

Coping with the loss of a loved one while social distancing

Coping with the loss of a loved one can be chal­lenging in the best of times, but many people have had to confront such...

How to prepare kids to go back to school

The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say...

Thought for the Week: Free to release

Life presents us with many opportunities – sometimes more than we feel able to handle. Many are going through some tough decisions right now...

Thought for the Week: Freedom to choose

After having celebrated our nation’s Independence, the theme of Freedom is woven throughout the topics this month. This week’s message highlights our freedom to...

Types of wedding officiants

Many people play a role in a wedding. The bride and groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, ring bear­ers, and flower girls are front and center on...