Sharon Tate made the same New Year’s resolution each year for 15 years — to lose weight. It’s the same resolution that millions of other Americans make every year, along with getting more exercise and quitting smoking. But in 2010 Tate not only kept her resolution, she made up for the years when she hadn’t [...]
Acting Cal Fire Director Chief Ken Pimlott recently announced the appointment of Cameron Park resident Bill Holmes as the agency’s Northern Region chief. “The decision to promote and leave AEU after seven and a half years was not an easy one. I still feel like I just got here and am full of ideas for the [...]
Breaking from a one-point advantage with a 9-0 run in the final three minutes Wednesday, host Oak Ridge High put away upset-minded McClatchy 53-43 on the middle night of the annual Trojan Toss-Up Tournament. After the Lions had pulled to within 44-43 on a pair of free throws, Bryce Scott drove baseline for a 3-point [...]
Sierra Wildlife Rescue will hold its first class of the new year, “Are You Ready to Rehab?,” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 13 at the SWR Wildlife Center, 3030 Newtown Road, Placerville. The class is designed to acquaint those who may be interested in rehabbing orphaned and injured wild animals with basic requirements [...]
By Krysten Kellum Steven Fereria has been collecting sports memorabilia since he was a kid and he’s got a lot of stuff. Fereria, 50, recently relocated from the Bay Area to open Legends Sports Collectibles and More in Cameron Park. He’s not doing it for money—just a good time. “I’m not concerned with getting rich [...]
EDITOR: Each week cell phone ads flood our newspapers and airwaves, encouraging us to upgrade to the newest technology. But what happens to all of the outdated equipment? Most of the estimated 140 million cell phones retired annually are stashed away somewhere, gathering dust. Unfortunately, many of these phones find their way to landfills where [...]
Tyler Simms sank five three-pointers on his way to a game-high 22 points Tuesday and Bryce Scott added 16 to pace host Oak Ridge High past Elk Grove 64-35 to open the Toss Up Tournament. The victory advanced the third-ranked Trojans, playing their first official home game, to tonight’s 8 p.m. matchup with McClatchy. With [...]
