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Crane takes out 10 power polls

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

The California Highway Patrol has stopped a stolen construction crane after a slow-speed chase in Sacramento County. Authorities say the events started about 1 a.m. Thursday when an off-duty CHP officer spotted the stolen Teichert construction company crane driving without … Continue reading →

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Wilton resident selected for key position in Nevada

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Troy Abney, a resident of Wilton, has been selected as the Chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol! After a national search, Mr. Abney has been given a conditional offer. Mr. Abney offers 28 years of increasingly progressive law enforcement experience. … Continue reading →

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The Jungle Book

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

Theatre students at Pleasant Grove High School will present Disney’s “The Jungle Book” at 7 p.m. on all nights with a special matinee performance on March 24. The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz is this exciting Disney classic. Join Mowgli, … Continue reading →

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Sacramento gas prices up 52 cents in one month

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Sacramento area gas prices took a big leap up last week. The average price of a gallon of regular gas is $4.282, compared to $4.264 a week ago, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report. That is 51.9 cents more … Continue reading →

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Route Approved for Expressway Through Sheldon

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

For the second time in five months, area elected officials will be asked to adopt the general alignment for a 34-mile beltway linking El Dorado County, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove. If the five-member board of the Capital SouthEast Connector … Continue reading →

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Katherine L. Albiani Middle School teacher earns regional Educator of the Year award

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

Francene Trengrove, an English teacher at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, has been selected as the California League of Middle Schools (CLMS) Region 3 Educator of the Year. The CLMS Educator of the Year award, sponsored by Prentice Hall and … Continue reading →

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Katherine L. Albiani Middle School selected as a “School to Watch” by CDE

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Katherine L. Albiani Middle School has been selected as a “School to Watch” through the California Schools to WatchTM – Taking Center Stage program, sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE), National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform and … Continue reading →

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Wilton man dies in single-vehicle crash

Posted on November 6, 2011 by admin

An 81 year old Wilton man died Friday on Green Road in Wilton. The accident occurred around 2:20pm according to the CHP. The man’s wife was driving the car and dozed off according to reports. Both the man and his … Continue reading →

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Wilton Fire Department needs volunteers

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Wilton Fire Department needs volunteers for their CHILI COOK-OFF this Saturday , September 17th from 10:30-4:30 (free lunch included for volunteers . Please contact Dennis @ 653-8602 asap to sign up. The CHILI COOK-OFF is being held at Fog Willow … Continue reading →

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State Highway 99 Ramp Meters at Sheldon Road to be Activated

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today the activation of new ramp meters at the Sheldon Road Overpass for northbound State Highway 99. This will help motorists from east and westbound Sheldon Road merge safely with morning commuter traffic … Continue reading →

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