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Cosumnes preserve grassfire contained

Submitted by News10 Web Staff
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 2:40pm

SO. SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA - A grassfire at the Cosumnes River Preserve started by a helicopter burned six to eight acres Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.

The fire is believed to have ignited when a helicopter possibly made a hard landing west of Highway 99 in the noon hour. The flames consumed the aircraft.

The pilot wasn't hurt, said Cosumnes Fire Protection District Cheif Tracey Hansen.

Authorities were still working to determine if the helicopter, which is in a remote area, crashed or landed.

California Highway Patrol and firefighting helicopters were also in the area.

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Prairie Elementary named finalist in Governor's Fitness Challenge

Submitted by Torrey Johnson on Tuesday, June 21st, 2:24 pm
Prairie Elementary named finalist in Governor's Fitness Challenge

ELK GROVE - Prairie Elementary School has been selected as a finalist in the 2011 Governor’s Fitness Challenge Competition.  Prairie is one of three schools from Sacramento County to advance to the finalists round.

The Governor’s Fitness Challenge Competition promotes increased physical activity and better nutrition among California’s children.  The competition encourages students to be active 30-60 minutes a day, at least three days a week for a month.  Prairie, along with the other finalists from Sacramento County, had 100 percent of their students successfully complete at least one Challenge this year.  In 2011, more than 1.4 million participants across California recorded more than 8 million days of physical activity through the Challenge.

Prairie joins 115 finalists from across the state to compete for prizes, including six brand new fitness centers – valued at $100,000 each and 11 Regional Awards of $6,000 each to purchase new physical activ

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Register for adult 5-on-5 basketball league

Submitted by Sharon Ito
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 12:27pm
Register for adult 5-on-5 basketball league

ELK GROVE - The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) is offering a summer Adult 5 on 5 basketball league.  Registration for the basketball league will be June 27 through July 8, 2011.

Three divisions will be available and each team will sign up under the level at which they want to compete.  This season will bring back the 30+ league, also known as the Alumni Division, and will play on Wednesday evenings. 

The fee for each team is $450.  Late registration will be $470 per team and will be accepted if space is available.  Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 7 games at the Wackford Community Complex Gym.  Depending on division, games will be held on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., or Wednesdays and Fridays between 7 p.m.

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Comfortable combos [outfit]

Submitted by The New Professional
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 10:48am
Comfortable combos [outfit]

LOFT outlet top - 2011 - $14 on sale (similar) / Textured pencil skirt - 2010 - swapped (similar) / Franco Sarto sandals via Piperlime - 2011 - $45 on sale (available) / Canvas and leather belt - 2010 - swapped ( Read More

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Heat Relief

Submitted by Dan Elliott, News10 Anchor
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 10:17am

It is going to be another hot day in Elk Grove today with more high temperatures expected later this week........It is June so we can't really be too surprised by the triple digit temperatures but  surprised or not it's still awfully hot out there and if you're looking for relief it's not too far away-------you've probably driven past the Wackford Aquatic Complex many times but if you've not yet checked it out you need to.......it's located at 9014 Bruceville Road near Big Horn and it's a real jewel........the complex has a 25 meter by 25 yard competition lap pool, a zero-depth entry recreation pool with a 146 foot water slide and waterplay features, and a spray pool for children 6 and under and on a hot day it doesn't get any better.....the complex is now open each weekday through August 12th from 12 to 5 and weekends through September 5th.........admission is free for kids under 2-----$3 for children ages 2-4 and $5 for everyone else..........if you need to cool off---an

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Annual Community Campout set for July 9-10

Submitted by Sharon Ito
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 4:39pm
Annual Community Campout set for July 9-10

ELK GROVE - Pack your gear and join a great introductory family camping experience that’s close, convenient and fun. The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) and Boy Scout Troop 007 will host the annual Community Campout Saturday July 9 - Sunday July 10 at Elk Grove Regional Park.

Enjoy campground favorites such as swimming, crafts, campfire songs and s’mores with the reassurance that you won’t be disturbed by bears looking for a late night snack.  And, even better, no cooking necessary.  Dinner and breakfast will be prepared by the Elk Grove Lions Club.

It’s the only night all year you can camp in the park. Campers must pre-register for this event. The Community Campout is for all ages. Cost is $12 per person. NO alcohol, NO smoking, and NO pets, with the exception of service animals, are permitted at this event.

Check-in begins at Noon on Saturday and the event wraps up at 11:00 a.m.

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How to shop the outlets

Submitted by The New Professional
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 11:00am
How to shop the outlets

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