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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Delta Iota Tau, Lakeport chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, has awarded its 2025 scholarships.
The sorority solicits applications for scholarships from Clear Lake High and Kelseyville High School seniors.
All applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee with two seniors chosen for the awards.
This year Toni Funderburg, Lori Underwood, Judy Stevenson and Lori Coovert, chair of the Scholarship Committee, attended the graduations and awards ceremonies to present Sylvia Holquin, Kaliann Woodson, Ashlyn Klein and Fabiola Covarrubias their certificates for their awards.
Each young lady will receive a $1,000 check upon their submission of proof of college registration for classes earning a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.
Upon submission of registration for their next semester for classes earning 12 credits, they will receive another $1,000.
Delta Iota Tau appreciates the support of community members who purchase See’s Candy at North Lake Pharmacy during the year and at Bruno’s Shop Smart on Lakeport Boulevard on special holidays.
Profits from these sales are donated 100% to nonprofit organizations, high school scholarships and special Lake County community needs.
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TURLOCK, Calif. — Esmeralda Salcedo of Lakeport, Calif., graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology from Stanislaus State during the university's 65th commencement ceremonies.
Salcedo was among more than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients honored during the ceremonies, which were held at the University Amphitheatre on the Turlock campus.
The Stanislaus State Class of 2025 honors fall 2024 graduates as well as those eligible for graduation for the 2025 spring and summer terms.
Graduation honors are awarded to students earning a baccalaureate degree, with the criteria based on both their overall and Stanislaus State grade point average. Those earning a GPA of 3.40-3.59 are cum laude; 3.60-3.79 are magna cum laude; and 3.80-4.00 are summa cum laude.
Graduate students with a minimum grade point average of 3.90 and who have been nominated by their department for high honors receive their degrees "with distinction."
"Commencement is a time of immense pride, not only for our graduates but for everyone who has walked alongside them on their journey," said Stanislaus State President Britt Rios-Ellis. "The Class of 2025 represents the promise of a brighter future - one shaped by knowledge, perseverance and a deep commitment to uplifting our communities. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see how they will lead, inspire and contribute — here in the Central Valley and beyond."
California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of nearly 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city's historic Magnolia District.
Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the university offers 43 majors, 41 minors and more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 16 master's degree programs, seven credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Adventist Health Clear Lake, in partnership with Woodland Community College, is pleased to invite the public to a special Community Health Worker, or CHW, Certificate Program Information Day.
The event will take place on Thursday, June 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hope Center, located at 3400 Emerson St. in Clearlake.
This open house-style event will introduce the new CHW Certificate Program launching this fall at Woodland Community College, a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the local health workforce and increasing access to culturally responsive care in Lake County.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn what a Community Health Worker is and how they serve as a vital bridge between healthcare providers and the community.
• Explore the variety of roles CHWs play in supporting prevention, care coordination, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and more.
• Hear firsthand from current CHWs and employers who are integrating CHWs into their teams.
• Meet program faculty and staff from Woodland Community College and learn about program enrollment, financial aid, and other possible programs that could cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.
• Enjoy refreshments and engage in informal conversations with professionals and peers.
• Discover career opportunities and sign up on the spot to begin the fall semester.
Ronni Duncan, L.C.S.W. and manager of care management for Adventist Health Clear Lake, shared the significance of this collaboration.
“Community Health Workers have played a vital role in addressing the social determinants of health in our community, serving as a critical bridge for vulnerable patients who face barriers to essential resources. Their dedication has been instrumental in improving health outcomes and enhancing quality of life,” Duncan said. “As we look to the future, we are excited to embark on a new partnership with Woodland Community College — expanding this invaluable resource and strengthening our community’s ability to support those in need. Together, we are creating pathways to better health, opportunity, and well-being for all.”
Korina Ebenhack, Dean of the Lake County Campus and Colusa Center at Woodland Community College, added, “I am excited about the opportunity to partner with Adventist Health as we work together to provide quality training that supports both employment and healthcare access for Lake County residents.”
The event is free and open to the public.
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a career changer, or someone passionate about making a difference in your community, this is a chance to explore a fulfilling and impactful career path.
For more information, contact Christina Braden, project manager at Adventist Clear Lake, at 707-995-5753.
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Yuba College's manufacturing team is headed to a national competition. Courtesy photo.
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — Yuba College has made it to the top four in the nation in the Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition, a prestigious and highly competitive tournament that highlights the skills of the next generation of American manufacturers by placing them in real-world work situations.
The winning team will walk away with a $100,000 prize.
Reaching the top four for this national competition is a significant achievement for Yuba College’s Manufacturing Technology program.
The competition has drawn attention to the college’s hands-on approach to training, where students gain experience in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments that mirror today’s advanced manufacturing industry.
Yuba College’s three-student team will compete in the Project MFG national championship, known as the “Clash of Trades,” from June 9 to 13 at Southwestern Illinois College.
The event brings together the top four teams in the country to tackle complex, timed challenges in advanced manufacturing, including 5-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machining and additive manufacturing.
Representing Yuba College are students Wyatt Curry, Adam Davis and Phoenix Farrell, who have spent months preparing for this moment.
Curry, 21, is from Wheatland and graduated from Wheatland Union High School. He is double-majoring in welding technology and manufacturing technology, and he leads the team’s CNC machining and programming efforts.
Curry attributes the team's experience and efficiency to their success. “Our experience and speed are what set us apart,” Curry said. “At regionals, we finished all our tasks early with high-quality parts. That gave us the edge.”
Davis, 20, is from Marysville and a graduate of Marysville High School. Majoring in manufacturing technology, Davis leads the 3D printing side of the team. Davis credits the team’s success to their strong teamwork.
“The main factors bringing us success are definitely our teamwork and trust in each other,” he said. “We’ve practiced a lot in and out of class, and that’s helped us build the kind of trust where we know everyone will get the job done.”
Farrell, 19, is also from Marysville and recently graduated from Yuba College with degrees in both manufacturing and welding technologies. Known for his versatility and problem-solving skills, Farrell plays a key role in setup, programming and machining.
For Farrell, the structure of Yuba College’s program plays a major role in their ability to perform under pressure. “Our small class sizes and fast-paced environment give us a lot of time with our professor,” he said. “That’s what gives us the skills to succeed when the pressure’s on.”
The team’s success has not come easy. The competition began last November and has included months of hands-on training outside of regular class hours. In the first round, the students collaborated with California State University, Chico to overcome equipment limitations, traveling to its plastics lab to produce the parts they needed.
During the second round, which was hosted in Logan, Utah, the team set a record by finishing their satellite machining project an hour and a half early, without a single mistake.
Joe Bauer, faculty lead and Yuba College instructor for the program, credits the team’s work ethic and growth. “These guys have more drive than a freight train,” Bauer said. “They’ve put in hundreds of hours, grown tremendously as a team, and learned to put ‘we’ over ‘me.’ I’m incredibly proud.”
Yuba College’s Manufacturing Technology program offers training in manual machining, computer-aided design, Computer Numerical Control programming and more. What sets it apart is its emphasis on real-world challenges like Project MFG, which gives students not only technical knowledge but the confidence and experience to thrive in industry.
“Manufacturing is a fantastic career path that more students should be exposed to,” Bauer said. “You don’t need to be an engineer to make rocket parts. You just need the skills and the will to learn. That’s what our program delivers.”
All three students said they would recommend Yuba College’s Manufacturing Technology program to others.
Whether it was the hands-on training, small class sizes or the chance to compete at a national level, each of them credited the program with giving them the skills and confidence to succeed, both in competition and in their future careers.
“I’ve come from knowing nothing, to having the foundations, to learning how to make basically anything,” Davis said. “Joe gave us his time and the resources to succeed and get this far.”
For more information about Yuba College’s Manufacturing Technology program, visit https://yc.yccd.edu/academics/career-technical-education/manufacture-tech/.