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Fuels reduction project set for Autumn Hills, Jobs Peak Ranch
The site of a forest fire that claimed four homes in 1996 will receive some care thanks to a state fire fuels reduction grant. Four homes and 3,400 acres stretching from the base to top of the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade burned in the June 23, 1996, Autumn Hills Fire.
UC Davis Health diagnosing more lung cancer at stage 1 than ever before thanks to breakthrough technologies
SACRAMENTO -- Breakthrough technology is helping UC Davis Health treat more cases of lung cancer in its earliest stages. It's the first hospital system in Northern California to marry two cutting-edge advanced imaging technologies that make finding abnormalities in the lungs faster and safer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, expected to take the lives of 125,000 Americans this year alone. That is why UC Davis Health being home to these new technologies is something doctors call a game-changer."This is the Cios Spin, here. What it does is take 3D images of the patient's lungs," said Dr....
Peach Festival in Folsom returns Sunday, August 4th
All things peachy in Historic Folsom for 11th annual event. Folsom, Calif.- The return of the Annual Peach Festival in Folsom happens on Sunday, August 4th at the plaza of Historic Folsom. In 2024, it’s just $5 for an All Day Pass for Kids Carnival Games!. A family-friendly favorite...
It's a 'Femininomenon': California's first women's sports bar, Watch Me!, has opened in Long Beach
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports.
Crabs’ PEL hopes take a hit as Potters rout the Mudcats
That will be the rallying cry for the Humboldt Crabs on Saturday as the race for second place in the Pacific Empire League goes down to the wire. On Friday night, the Lincoln Potters broke a deadlock with the Crabs for second in the standings with a comfortable 13-1 win over the Solano Mudcats.
Danville's Maggie Steffens leads USA to opening win vs. Greece in women's water polo
USA women’s water polo powered past Greece 15-6 on with goals from Danville's own Maggie Steffens, Jenna Flynn, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman in the Paris Olympic opener on Saturday. 2024 Paris Olympics Jul 10. 2024 Paris Olympics May 27. Steffens is looking for her fourth gold medal at...
Soroptimist of American River installs officers
On June 26, Soroptimist International of the American River held the installation of 2024-25 President Karen Quinlan and the Board of Directors. "We are very excited to welcome Karen as our new president," Soroptimist International of the American River said in an email to the Auburn Journal. "Karen is the recently retired principal of Cirby Elementary School. Her excellent leadership at Cirby Elementary will make her an invaluable leader in Soroptimist International."
Rocklin's Barker to play in PGF All-American Game
Rocklin High School graduate Sydney Barker will represent the area this Saturday at the Premier Girls Fastpitch All-American Game at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine. The game features the top 40 graduating seniors in the country and will be broadcast live on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Barker was a key...
Loomis-born Olympian Alex Obert's college water polo coach shares why he deserves his success
Loomis native Alex Obert is out of retirement and aiming for gold in his third Olympics in the sport of water polo. Obert's success in the water is no surprise to his former coach. "He was a fantastic player here," said James Graham. Graham coached Obert while he attended the...
Bently Nevada stories from inside
Robert Pumphrey spoke to the Rotary Club of Minden to share stories from his 45 years working at Bently Nevada and its subsequent acquiring companies, General Electric and Baker Hughes as a facilities and project leader. Pumphrey met Don Bently in 1968 when his father started working for him. Both...
Mosaic seal of state uncovered at Carson City school
Construction crews recently uncovered an artistic mosaic rendering of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada at Carson City School District’s Student Support Services building at 710 W. Fourth St. on the Bordewich Bray Elementary School campus in Carson City. The artistic piece is estimated to have been...
Day hiker: Clark's Hole a popular swimming spot
I have written about the Clementine Trail that leads back to the dam on the North Fork of the American River. It's an easy trail that takes you under the Foresthill Bridge, the tallest bridge in California at 730 feet. I am still surprised people don’t realize the very popular...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
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