W HEN FIRST-GRADE EDUCATORS AT TRACY AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL decided to give the new “Hearts Across America” program a shot, ...

Lori (Carroll) Amundson, age 65 of Redding CA, formerly of Tracy, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home. Memorial Services will be annouced at a later date.

Question: I took my driver’s training course many years ago. One thing I remember from my training is the steps that goes into making a right-hand turn, including: 1. Looking to my right to make sure ...

Lyon County commissioners on Tuesday expressed interest in taking part in what would be a multi-county initiative that would create an expansive, data-driven Safe Routes to School plan. Southwest ...

The term “mason” originally referred to a skilled stonemason, one who traveled middle ages Europe, building castles and other stone structures. Masonic lodges were places for members of the occupation ...

So was born Work & Gather, a new entity in downtown Walnut Grove that celebrated an open house last Wednesday inside a new-look building that most recently was home to Sewn Edge, which was put up for ...

There’s no question that dogs are a man’s best friend, but even the best of them can test the strongest of ties. Whether they have a penchant for tearing into your favorite shoes, or they use a corner ...

Another hidden gem. Per and I were discussing my adventure Sunday night and all that each of the four towns have to offer. We were also discussing the upcoming BPA state competition the Tracy Area ...

FISH — A LOT OF FISH — was the main course at Friday’s Balaton Fire and Ambulance Fish Fry at the Balaton Community Center. Working hard preparing the fish were, from left: Jeremy Swenson, Darrell ...

THE GARVIN FIRST RESPONDERS held its annual Soup & Dessert Fundraiser at Lake Sarah Lutheran Church on Sunday. Proceeds from ...

Nate had been far away from home serving his country in his first deployment as a member of Alpha Battery 151 for the U.S. Army in the Middle East. And while the two got to see each other via Facetime ...