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An end of an era

Every February, Lincoln Arts staff is in final preparations for its signature fundraiser, the four-week Feats of Clay celebration that makes the downtown area a destination for...

Soldier returns from serving in Afghanistan

Lisa Radecki no longer has to rely on Facebook to ensure the well-being of her son, Chris Hill.

Audience protests job cuts, programs at school meeting

More than 125 parents and school district staff packed the Lincoln High School theater on Tuesday night to show their concern over potential budget cuts.

State senator, state assemblywoman want to help

It's easy to focus on our city and just as easy to forget that other communities have similar issues. But Lincoln is only one city in the county of Placer and, of course, only...

Police: Calls for service up with number of officers down

With nine less police officers patrolling Lincoln streets, calls for service increased in 2011 compared to the previous year.

GEMS teacher's aide battling cancer

Lisa Miller says she misses her "little monsters" at Glen Edwards Middle School.

Torres brings Filipino food to Lincoln

Why did you choose Lincoln? There are a lot of Filipinos in this community. To buy one or more things for cooking, you have to go to Roseville or South Sacramento.

School resource officer position could be cut

A youth services officer and Twelve Bridges Library funding were items revisited during Monday's school committee meeting.

Book sale to help band travel to So Cal

True crime, history and children's books could help pay the way to Southern California for some local band students.

Placer girls battle heart disease

Three-year-olds Samantha "Sam" VanSant of Lincoln and Emma Heckelman of Rocklin have a lot in common.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Halcomb knows her belladonnas and boot camps

Name: Kylie Halcomb Occupation: Fitness instructor at Guiding Fitness on G Street Age: 27 Family: Husband, Keith Halcomb City: Marysville

Club fun and helpful at same time

One Lincoln High School club comes together in the spirit of helping the community.

16-year-old driver plows vehicle into food mart

A 16-year-old Lincoln resident drove his vehicle into Lincoln Food Mart on Friday night, according to police.

Jeaninne Kato honors students' culture

A love of Mexican culture and art inspired fourth-grade teacher Jeaninne Kato to write a children's book.

City takes steps to protect wildlife

After a two-and-a-half hour discussion on Tuesday night, City Council decided to continue participation in a conservation plan drafted by the county.

Handiwork highlights worldwide movement

Nameless and faceless, a number of dolls recently made by Andy McMurtrie are adorned with bright blue bras.

Ticks test positive for Lyme

Residents are asked to be cautious after eight tick samples tested positive for Lyme disease in Placer County.

16-year-old drives vehicle into food mart

A 16-year-old Lincoln resident drove his vehicle into Lincoln Food Mart on Friday night, according to police.

Lincoln's Redevelopment Agency to be dissolved

Redevelopment projects in downtown Lincoln will "be curtailed" due to a ruling by the California Supreme Court last month.

Walmart to open Neighborhood Market in old Rainbow Market building

Fresh groceries will be sold once again at the vacant Rainbow Market building but when that will happen is not certain.

Insurance requirement for taxi's lowered to $1 million

Taxicab drivers will have to pay less per car for liability insurance to operate within the city of Lincoln.

Parents and teachers defend programs at school board meeting

Lincoln High School teachers and students at Tuesday's school board meeting pleaded with the board to spare their programs from the budget ax.

Help Lincoln become the region's wastewater solution

We need to keep a dialogue going with county supervisors. Having our Lincoln wastewater treatment plant handle the region's sewage is a huge deal to Lincoln. To the tune of at...

FSC report release delayed

The release of a much-anticipated fiscal sustainability report has been postponed from Jan. 30 to Feb. 21.

Lincoln pushes for regional sewer

As March 13 approaches, a committee meets weekly to review issues and items related to the regional sewer project.

Auburn City Council balks at 40 percent sewer rate increase

Fearing that residents' money could be flushed down the drain, Auburn city council members stopped short Monday of backing efforts to consolidate the county's sewage...

Fiscal Sustainability Committee workshop postponed

The Fiscal Sustainability Committee (FSC) decided at the January 18th meeting to postpone delivery of the final report from January 30th to February 21st. This was done to ensure...

Erin Hermle: teacher by day, roller derby queen at night

How did you first get into roller derby? I will admit I'm on the "Whip It" bandwagon, a movie about roller derby starring Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore.

Fowler Nurseries turns 100

When Fowler Nurseries first started selling pear trees, the going price was 12 cents a tree

Fighting ZBots to host robotics competition Jan. 28

Robots from regional high schools will gather in the Lincoln High School gym on Jan. 28 to show off what they've got.

Welcome to the Drusts, and all residents, to downtown Lincoln

I hope the Drusts are successful in their 2-year-old business dream. Mike Drust and his son, John Drust, expect their new business in downtown Lincoln to open by mid March. ...

Business licenses to bring in $87,000

Home-based businesses make up a majority of 10 to 15 business license applications received by the city each week.

Beermann's to reopen March as ... Beermann's

The Lincoln father/mother/son team bringing a new restaurant to 645 5th St., the site of the former Beermann's restaurant, has decided against opening a Cool Hand Luke's. ...

Lincoln Hills Foundation raises funds

A Lincoln nonprofit organization fundraises so other nonprofits don't have to do so.

Fiscal Sustainability column

When the fiscal sustainability committee began its study and analysis into the current and past financial practices of Lincoln, we took the position it was important to describe...

Scene to be Seen

Rock solid ... Sharon Harcarik reports that Granite Springs Church sponsors a free community dinner the last Monday of every month in the Veterans Memorial Hall, 541 5th St. The...

Economy, public safety among city's priorities

Economic development and public safety were two topics discussed during Tuesday morning's Government Affairs Committee meeting.

Senior Cafe

Senior Cafe, located at 629 I St. (Methodist Church), Lincoln, has released its menu for next week. The Methodist Church is the new location for Senior Cafe. Reservations must...

Lincoln Dirt Gardeners cultivate friendship

Lincoln residents with green thumbs have a place to grow friendships and cultivate knowledge about gardening.

This Tom Jones like to frame, not sing

Dec. 25 was the 10-year anniversary of the theft of a stuffed and mounted mountain lion from the front display window of Sierra Hills Framing. Tom Jones is offering a reward for...

Sewer rates and community garden

Sewer rates and a community garden were the two topics most heavily discussed during Tuesday night's short City Council meeting

SACOG meeting turns hostile

A rowdy crowd turned Monday's Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) hearing into an outburst-filled debate instead of the informational meeting it was meant to be.

Sheridan classroom technologically advanced

Fifth-graders in Brenda James' Sheridan Elementary classroom solved math problems Tuesday afternoon on a white board.

New math class to help students in higher-level college course being developed

School district representatives and local college staff are collaborating on a new math course to prepare graduating high school seniors for direct entry into higher-level college...

Labor dispute continues

A "meeting of the minds" between Local 39 and the city of Lincoln did not happen during a Jan. 5 informal labor conference.

Get tickets now for annual fashion show benefit

Si et oui ... Last Wednesday, local artist Rhonda Campbell celebrated her birthday with friends and introduced them to her new fine art photographic show at Buonarroti...