Realty Wrap Up Harvard University released its annual State of the
Nation's Housing report last week. It says housing
markets are showing signs of reviving, rental markets have turned
the corner, home sales are strengthening, and a floor is beginning
to form under home prices. And if you're a renter, you should
seriously consider buying a home. For more information on the
report, you can link to the Mortgage News Daily article.
How Eyes Evolved UC Davis
vision specialist, Ivan Schwab, has recently finished an
exhaustive book documenting the evolution of the eye over the past
3.75 billion years. "Evolution's Witness: How Eyes Evolved" looks
at the history and evolution of the eye, plus the relationship
between living things and their eyes. For example, why do spiders
have so many eyes?
Your Cat: The Owner's
Manual Bill SB969A is a controversial bill in the California
Senate that has the potential to make California the first state in
the nation to require pet groomers to get vocational licenses.
Veterinarians and pet owners are concerned for the safety of the
animals and pet groomers are worried that the new regulations will
drive them out of business. But, if you'd like to steer clear
of the issue, you can consider grooming your pet yourself. Dr. Marty
Becker has been a popular contributor to "Good Morning America" for 16 years, is the
resident veterinarian on "The Dr. Oz Show," and is the pet expert for
AARP. His most recent book is "Your Cat: The Owner's Manual." He'll be
signing copies from 1:30 - 3 p.m., on Wednesday, June 20th , at
Petco on Arden Way in Sacramento. We'll also speak with Pet
Connection writer & blogger Gina Spadafori of VetStreet, an expert on
the caring of pets.
The Shotgun Wedding
Quintet The San Francisco Jazz
Collective with a hip hop infusion, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, will be performing in
Sacramento for the first time on Thursday, June 21st at the Crocker Art Museum's Jazz in the Courtyard concert
series.