• Name: Tammy Kennington-Smith

• Age: 40

• Family: Husband, Andy; son, Gage, 14; daughter, Samra, 12

• City of residence: Yuba City

• Occupation: Administrative assistant for Sunsweet Growers

• Where were you born? Omaha, Neb.

• What brought you to the Yuba-Sutter area? My family moved here when I was in the fourth grade.

• Where else have you lived? San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Sacramento, Texas, South Carolina

• Hobbies, interests: My children, gardening, helping organize school activities

• What is your favorite cereal? Honey Nut Cheerios

• What is the closest you've been to a famous person? I met Drake Hogestyn of "Days of Our Lives" at the Sacramento Convention Center.

• Favorite musical artist: AC/DC

• Favorite television show: "Days of Our Lives"

• Favorite actor: Will Smith

• What is your favorite cartoon character? SpongeBob SquarePants

• What do you think makes you unique? I love my job.

• Favorite wild animal: Tigers, because they're sneaky and fast

• What pets do you have? Two dogs, Max and Snowie; and a cat, Pitters

• What was your favorite toy as a child? Stuffed Snoopy

• Do you belong to any organizations in the community? Site council at Andros Karperos Middle School

• Favorite movie: "A Star is Born"

• Which season do you enjoy the most? Winter, because it's cold and I could put layers on and cuddle up next to the fire.