Freddie Oakley is a wonder!
As Yolo County's Clerk-Recorder, she not only keeps our elections running; she also finds new and creative ways to address problems as they arise, looks to the future and offers solutions for NEW problems BEFORE they arise, and is an expert resource to other counties and states (and researchers) about election issues.
A frequent guest on my DCTV show "Thoughtfulness", Freddie has helped us understand everyting from what State regulations affect our elections -- to how the gubernatorial recall worked -- to details of being a voter.
On my current radio show, Freddie describes legislation

In celebration of the re-release of the entire Beatles music catalog, KDRT DJ’s Jim Buchanon and Dr. Strangely Strange will host a two part Beatles special. Seldom heard stories, interviews, alternate versions and live cuts will be featured along with the newly re-mastered songs.

Part 1 (the early years) will air on Live Tracks, Thursday, September 10 from 8-10 pm, and part 2 (the later years) can be heard on The Magical Music Box, Sunday, September 13 from 7-9pm. You may also listen via internet streaming here at KDRT.org.

Some of our regularly scheduled programming will be pre-empted by Judge Sotomayor's testimony before Congress.

Sharing this press release from our friends at Prometheus Radio Project. This is really poignant because our own battle to save KDRT from commercial encroachment played a role in helping the FCC and courts to understand the strength and community support of LPFMs. Michael Couzens, the attorney mentioned here, represented KDRT as well.

Court vindicates FCC's effort to save small stations from loss of channels

The community is invited for a great evening of music with local folk-rock heros, Hardwater, at the Plainfield Station Roadhouse, 23944 County Road 98, for a gala event celebrating the release of their new CD, "Osmosis", on Saturday, June 6th at 7pm; $ 5.00 cover charge at the gate.

What do you get when you combine the accomplished acoustic guitar stylin' of Dave Nachmanoff, the imaginative blues of Bill Scholer, and the eclectic, world beat of Kurt Roggli into ONE show?

The scene was Friday afternoon, and my daughter was helping set up for the Joe Craven/Aesthetic Cling concert at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall. Rowan was on her way out to recycle an empty pizza box when Joe said, "young lady, don't throw that out!" Good kid that she is, she said, "I'm not, I'm going to recycle it!" Says Joe, "no, don't do that, I might just play it later."

The joint venture between the Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Media Access known as the "First Fridays" Concert Series launched last night, Feb. 6, 2009, with a spectacular show by Loose Acoustic Trio and The Rubber Souldiers.

Loose Acoustic Trio kicked us off with a fine set and an encore. Yeah, we like their hats, and their music too. Big thanks to Richie Lawrence, Ken Cooper and Steve O'Neill. Be sure to find out more about them here.

Samuel Daunt, a young violist with roots in Davis will be heard this week (1/6/09-1/13/09) on Dr. Paul's Classic Hour. He will speak about his experience as a violist starting out at the Waldorf School through his now current year as a senior in College majoring in Music. He has also hinted that he may bring his viola and may play some Bach for us, live on the show. So listen up and enjoy!

Update:  He did bring his viola and play!  Check out the archived show.

Tune into Live Tracks, Thurday 8-10pm for the LIVE recording of the KDRT Winter Blues Benefit Concert featuring the Bill Scholer Blues Band & special guest, Barry "the fish" Melton. Recorded by show host Jim Buchanan on January 26, 2008 at the acoustically excellent Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Davis, this was a rockin' show with stellar performanaces by Melton and Scholer's band -- a Davis classic! This show will re-air on Saturday evening 10pm-midnight and on Monday afternoon 1-3pm.