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Grasshopper devastate Latrobe property; problem growing in state
The problem started in early June. A swarm of Melanoplus devastator arrived on Janet Haynes' Settlers Trail property in Latrobe — living up to their name. The grasshoppers destroyed the garden and plants, snuck through screen doors and covered any surface that suited them.
Between the Covers: ‘The Whiteout Effect’ unveils a chilling tale of bravery, romance in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — With temperatures in the Lake Tahoe Basin hitting the high 80s, winter season devotees might be scratching their heads, dreaming of the views of Lake Tahoe blanketed in a sheath of white, fluffy powder. There’s no better way to escape the high temps than immersing yourself in a brand-new book.
Racers beef up their driving skills on Kings Meats Night
Modesto’s Tony Gomes took the lead on lap two and held off a hard-charging Andy Forsberg to claim his fifth career Placerville Speedway Winged Sprint Car victory on Saturday, July 13. Fellow winners on Kings Meats Burger Night included Jacob Tuttle with the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour, Nick...
Lights out on ‘Jesus Saves’ Cross on the Hill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Commuters on Interstate 580 heading east toward the Altamont Pass at night are no longer greeted by an illuminated cross on the hillside that reads “Jesus Saves”. While the 550 feet tall by 240 feet wide grass carving of the cross is...
Vacancy Tax proponents to host online info session
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The proponents of the vacancy tax, now designated Measure N, will hold a digital information policy to answer questions about the policy on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. Members of Locals for Affordable Housing will walk through the key...
Farmers weary of incoming burn bans
CENTRAL VALLEY – At 4 a.m. in Lodi, Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers, climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air curtain burner for smokeless burning. The disposal method is...
Suspect Arrested in South Lake Tahoe Shooting
28-year-old Christopher Guzman was later arrested on two counts of alleged assault with a deadly weapon. South Lake Tahoe Police arrested a man they say was involved in a shooting that happened near Eloise Avenue and Tahoe Keys Blvd. early Tuesday morning.
Stockton's Sears is closing, one of four remaining in California
The end of an era has come for the Stockton Sears. The store located at Weberstown Mall, 5110 Pacific Ave., is closing, according to "store closing" signs that can be seen next to the outdoor Sears' logo. Signs inside the store are not much different with "everything must go!" and...
Memorial held a decade after death of Misty Holt-Singh, Stockton bank robbery victim
STOCKTON — The Stockton community is remembering Misty Holt-Singh who was killed 10 years ago Tuesday in a crime that left a lasting impact on the city. The Holt-Singh family held its annual candle-lighting ceremony at her memorial, inviting family and friends to remember her life cut too short on July 16, 2014.Misty died during a rolling gunfight between police and Bank of the West armed robbers who took her hostage. Stockton police officers fired over 600 bullets into the suspects' disabled car, and 10 police bullets hit Misty, who was being used as a shield by the suspects in...
Autumn in August: A beloved apple farm will soon reopen
The ranch is part of Apple Hill, a farm-filled destination known for apple treats and nostalgic fun. The ranch reopens for the season on Aug. 10, 2024; check the Apple Hill site for more openings and news. HURRYING SUMMER OUT THE DOOR? We wouldn't dare, not when there are lemony...
San Joaquin County Pearl Harbor veteran turns 100
Robert “Bob” Fernandez of Stockton celebrated his 100th birthday on July 11 with family and friends at Whirlow’s Tossed and Grilled restaurant in Stockton. Fernandez is the last Pearl Harbor survivors still living in the Stockton area. At 100, Fernandez’s memory is fading. He couldn’t believe he was 100-years old but he still...
Plan to add e-bikes to 100 miles of Lake Tahoe trails moves forward
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A plan from the U.S. Forest Service that would allow e-bikes on more than 100 miles worth of Lake Tahoe's trails is moving forward. "The new designation would open up class one e-bikes and that will give a lot of folks a lot more opportunity to recreate at the lake without having to drive," Drew Bray, Executive Director of the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, said. Bray said the U.S Forest Service's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has been working to get a basin-wide assessment for all of the trails.He said an outcome of that is identifying a...
California Lottery Mega Millions, Daily 3 Midday winning numbers for July 16, 2024
Evening: 2-6-4 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here. 1st:3 Hot Shot-2nd:2 Lucky Star-3rd:8 Gorgeous George, Race Time: 1:44.82. Check Daily Derby payouts and previous drawings here. Fantasy 5. 02-05-23-27-34 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Daily 4. 3-7-4-9 Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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