Jonathan Cohen, literacy tutor and freelance editor gets to the CORE of his work with the adult literacy program READ/OC. Other programs include: ESL; Working for Inmate Literacy Now, and Families for Literacy; and READ Jr., (school aged children of adult learners). Tons more information can be had at the Orange County library branch nearest you, readoc.org, and 714-566-3070.

USC International Relations Professor and Citizens Climate Lobby activist, John Odell, reports back from the Paris Climate Talks. And if folks want to be a part of this CCL project: January 19, 7pm, the Canyon Democrats meeting at the Norman Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo.  Special guest speaker: Craig Preston, So Cal Regional Coordinator Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Website: www.citizensclimatelobby.org.