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The results are in, and there's one lingering question from Election 2012: Why did Courtney McAlister announce the support of Dan Lungren? McAlister ran in the Yuba County judge's race. It was the one with only three candidates. He lost to Ben...

100 years The Marysville branch of the California Fruit Canners' association will begin to can plums and peaches about July 10th this season, being the first cannery to commence operations in this part of the state. 50 years An Air Force supersonic...

June 9, 2012 - High winds are hampering firefighters' efforts to contain multiple vegetation fires on the Yuba/Nevada county line. Dry, northerly winds are driving both the Collins and the Hammonton fire. Resources from local, state and federal agenc...

You can’t do it all in the Foothills, compared with the Big City. But as it turns out, you can bet on horse racing, at least with the proper connections. I enjoy watching the horses run far more than betting, but I did bet $10 each time on the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes...

Plan a Healthy, Fun Fourth of July Now With the Fourth of July less than four weeks from today, and we all know how summer flies once we pass Memorial Day, take the opportunity now to register for the Eight Annual Elk Grove Fun Run. With the Fourt...

Think of a classical music concert and what comes to mind? Usually it's an intimidating brew of prim concert protocol, uncomfortable concert seats and sky-high ticket prices. It's no wonder young or new audiences have not flocked to the art form. ...

I know I’m becoming a bit repetitive, but this is the season for cactus blooms. It’s short enough, so please bear with me as I obsessively photograph these ephemeral flowers. Many other plants have beautiful inflorescences, but seeing such delicate...

The boys' basketball teams from Pleasant Grove, Sheldon and Elk Grove High Schools all won their two opening games Friday in the Valley/CRC Basketball Classic. The teams from Cosumnes Oaks, Bradshaw Christian, Laguna Creek and Monterey Trail were 1-1 o...