Writer’s Corner
Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me, "Rusty, I'd like to write a book." That's how this column started a couple of weeks ago. I expected a couple of comments, but I received a dozen responses in just two weeks.
MacKenzie Scott gave 24 nonprofits $146 million in the first half of 2023
MacKenzie Scott’s quest to give the bulk of her wealth to charity continues. So far this year, 24 nonprofits have announced they’ve received unrestricted donations from Scott through her Yield Giving fund, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally. The gifts total $146 million and range from $1 million to $15 million.
Soboba Tribal member becomes certified Master Gardener
As a Soboba Cultural Garden Specialist, Eloyd Rodriguez has enjoyed sharing its harvests with his Tribal community but also likes to distribute information about planting, growing, and maintaining a variety of crops. Since the formal establishment of the Soboba Cultural Garden in 2018, he has been working closely with members of the UCCE Master Gardener Program, exchanging ideas and collaborating on different projects to learn from one another.
Why is it so tough for people to get medication to treat opioid addiction?
Opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies have started to distribute the more than $50 billion in settlement funds they’ve agreed to pay for their role in the opioid epidemic.
Soboba Summer Program offers fun and education
Soboba Parks and Recreation presented its Summer Program for Tribal and community youth aged 6-11 and more than 50 signed up for the popular program. The five-week program from June 12 through July 17 offered a variety of activities to keep them engaged from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
