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Christopher Duffley Singing Talent

Most years at Christmas, I write a column about an especially gifted person with a moving message that fits the season. This year's column...

Honda Accord still solid, but rivals inching closer

While midsize cars still represent a strong segment of vehicles sold in the United States, change has gradually occurred in regards to what people...

2012 Acura RDX, a standout luxury crossover

The luxury crossover class, which combines the enviable qualities of both a smooth-running sedan and the versatility of a compact sport utility vehicle, is...

Epilepsy Doesn’t Slow Szesterniak

Fifteen years ago, then 16-year-old Jennifer Szesterniak was in the back of a van taking her and her teammates to the Wisconsin State High...

Fashion Designer Preaches Inclusivity

If not for having a grandmother with osteoarthritis, an aunt with Parkinson's disease, and a prolific seamstress for a mother, 57-year-old Ruth J. Clark...

Mazda 3 boasts enviable 40 mpg

Even top-selling vehicles need something new to keep the appeal level from falling. With that in mind, the braintrust at Mazda decided it was...

Young Nurse Determined to Beat Polio Effects

Monpreet Sidhu of Santa Monica, California, may be one of the youngest Americans with PPS. In a telephone interview, 34-year-old Sidhu said, "I was...

Infiniti FX50: A luxury SUV that offers comfort, performance, safety

My 90-year-old Mom was onboard for this scenic tour of Monterey, San Francisco and all points in between. With precious cargo like that, having...

What It Means to be Human

In recent columns, I discussed the effect children with disabilities have on marriages. One reader emailed, 35-year-old Brad from southern California, to say he...

Ford Explorer distances itself from troubled past

Auto manufacturers like to tout their redesigns. The makeover language is always laden with positive information, never alluding that the previous model might have...

๐Ÿ’ซ Business Spotlight

Roseville Sheet Metal serving community’s heating and air needs for over...

Roseville, Calif. - At Roseville Sheet Metal, weโ€™re proud of our years of service to the Roseville area and look forward to helping you with your air conditioning and heating needs.

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West Park High in Roseville nabs highest graduation rate in South...

Roseville, Calif. - West Park High in Roseville comes out on top in Placer County when it comes to high school graduation rates, according to ED Data, which collects fiscal, demographic, and performance data on Californiaโ€™s K-12 Schools. Overall, Placer County lays claim to the highest graduation rates in California.