“More than 500 volcanic vents have been identified in the State of California. At least 76 of these vents have erupted, some repeatedly, during the last 10,000 years. … Sooner or later, volcanoes in California will erupt again, and they could have serious impacts on the health and safety of the State’s citizens as well [...]
SHINGLE SPRINGS — Preseason basketball games are meant to sharpen skills and prepare for the upcoming league seasons that begin in January. The Ponderosa girls basketball team learned it has a lot left to work on after with three tournament losses last weekend and a 51-65 defeat Monday to visiting Placer. Rebounding, defense and sinking [...]
“This year don’t get stuck in the cold. Beat utility costs with a wood stove.” Sierra Home Alternatives shares this message with its customers and anyone who happens to glance at the message board while driving, biking or walking down Placerville Drive. “There’s no heat like wood heat,” said Casey Kish, who owns Sierra Home [...]
How much did it cost to heat your home this winter? If you’re using electric, propane or natural gas chances are you paid too much. At Sierra Home Alternatives you’ll find just that — alternatives to the increasing home heating costs. Wood and pellet stoves are one of the most efficient ways to stay warm [...]
Feb. 25, 1922 — March 13, 2011 Kenneth Leo Ruffin passed away peacefully in Folsom on March 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Lavinia (2005). He was the loving father of Lavinia (Larry) Uzzel, Jacque Cundall, Maureen Perry, Nina White, Mark Mitchell and the late Beverly; brother of Evelyn Parrish, Rosalie [...]
