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How Polio changed one man’s career and life

What many people call "bad," 71-year-old Arvid Schwartz of Green Isle, Minnesota, calls "good." In 1952 at age 12 and while growing up on the...

Nissan Murano stands out in midsize crossover class

For a variety of reasons, the Nissan Murano continues to reside near the top of the class in a competitive field of sport utility...

Mental Illness in America

A January report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration claimed 20 percent of U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in...

2012 Dodge Charger: A muscle car with some civility

Many people still think that muscle cars are cool. How do I know? Driving the 2012 Dodge Charger for a recent week provided some...

Man with Down Syndrome enjoys life

Evelyn Heckhaus of New Bern, North Carolina, and her 40-year-old son Ed talk daily. Their close relationship began 40 years ago in 1971 at...

Toyota Highlander: Smart choice for family-friendly SUV

There are numerous aspects that have helped separate Toyota from most of its competitors in the automobile world for more than a decade. To...

Nissan Maxima an upscale midsize sedan

Nissan produces such an appealing sedan in the Maxima that one wonders how many people turn away from the more expensive Infiniti G Sedan,...

Dyslexia didn’t stop psychologist

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website defines dyslexia as a "brain-based type of learning disability specifically impairing a person's ability to...

Family-friendly Toyota Venza difficult to categorize

Is this vehicle a hatchback, wagon, minivan or crossover sport utility vehicle? Judging from comments people made during a recent week of driving, plus...

Trauma grounded Air Force Vet

Last week, a woman who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being abused as a child was featured here. This week, a reader of...

๐Ÿ’ซ Business Spotlight

Mobley Pest Services in Roseville serving the community and region for...

Roseville, Calif.- Fully licensed and bonded, Mobley Pest Services in Roseville has been providing reliable pest control services for well over 20 years. Serving residents and businesses in the greater Placer and Sacramento region, Mobley Pest Services is locally owned and operated in Roseville.

Welcome to the Brighter Side

Roseville named one of best cities in the U.S. for military...

Roseville, Calif.- When the time comes for members of the American military to hang up their uniforms for good, they'll inevitably face the same question anyone else asks themselves when nearing retirement: Where will I live?