Loomis News

Ian and Carrie Garrard, and Matthew Olsen all of Loomis, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Olsen of Los Angeles, to Kip Kroeger, also of Los Angeles, son of Dr.

Loomis Grammar School Principal Rick Judd, who has been on medical leave for throat cancer treatment was the surprise guest at the Loomis Union School District staff training on Friday where he received the Courage Award for his "courage to face the challenge, strength to fight hard for what you believe in; perseverance when it seems impossible, ... (more)

Michael Duarte, of Popie Wines, one of three local vintners who operate Tre Vigne tasting room at High Hand, pours wine for, from left, John and Elaine McGushin, and Ken and Lois Hession.

A budget workshop last week revealed that even in the best-case scenario, the Loomis Union School District must continue paring back, likely in the areas of transportation, counseling, special education, libraries and English learning.

This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday, but don't despair. In Placer County, it means an extended week of all things love...and wine.

Auburn Recreation District board member Scott Holbrook has decided against a run to unseat Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes in the 3rd District election June 5. And Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery is also facing a possible election battle in her bid to hang onto the District 5 post for another four years.

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue raptor rehabilitator Jay Sheets works with a rescued Osprey.

As part of the AGvocate educational program, Tom Aguilar, left, demonstrates sorting and packing equipment at Mandarin Hill Orchards, in Penryn, to PlacerGROWN president Dave Chappell, of Loomis; Susan Dupre and Julie Guagliardo, both of Auburn; and Rich Ferreira, of Lincoln.

Spend a few minutes chatting with Tanner Keller about school and his older brothers and you'd never know he needs a new heart.

Placer County Water Agency's 180 employees - with one notable exception - are getting a 2 percent pay hike across the board.

Services will be held this Sunday, Jan. 29, for Loomis artist Millie Beatie, 68, who died on Jan.

Community actors, ages 14 through adult, are invited to audition to participate in a series of plays at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan.

A potential disaster was averted this afternoon after a vehicle near a 500-gallon propane tank caught fire at a business on Swetzer Road, said Jeff Gordon, assistant chief for the Penryn Fire District.

The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition wrapped up earlier this month, with judges considering 5,500 entries – a record for a U.S. wine competition.

Auburn resident Karen Thomas, left, buys two boxes of Girl Scout cookies from Girl Scout Troop 1589 members Layla Kindice, 7, middle and Raine Brackett, 9, right.