1. Murder on the West Shore HOMEWOOD On June 5 at approximately 9 p.m., a murder and attempted murder occurred at a full-time residence in Homewood....

The mink, the river otter, and the beaver are all to be found in the lakes and rivers of the Sierra Nevada. Eve Quesnel tells how to recognize which is which in this month’s Nature’s Corner.

His life’s passion is swimming, and at 73, Craig Meacham is showing no signs of slowing down. Last year, he swam Donner Lake on 100 days.

This month’s Savvy Stacks column features recently published titles by local authors and works that have ties to the region. From romance to comedy, poetry to child-friendly reads, there’s something for everyone.