About two acres of brush burned in a blaze that broke out about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in a dry, grassy area between the Cosumnes River and Holes 1 and 2 of the South Course.  Golfers and spectators watched from cart paths and the course as Metro Fire Copter 2 dropped water on the flames and crews from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and Cal Fire brought the fire under control. The fire did not involve the golf course or nearby homes.  Sac Metro Battalion 14 Chief Chris Siler said at the scene that the cause of the fire hadn't been determined, but heavy brush and the amount of people and activity in the area made for "a lot of possibilities."

After a courageous seven-month fight with lung cancer, Murietan Peter Saevke died peacefully June 9 surrounded by his family.  He was 78. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 26 at Karmere winery, 11970 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth. Read more »

The Rancho Murieta Association and Community Services District boards hold their monthly meetings this week, the RMA at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the RMA Building and the CSD at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the CSD Building. Read more »