Kevin Sharp, author of "Tragedy's Gift"
Come and meet Kevin Sharp, country singer and cancer survivor. He will be signing his newly released book "Tragedy's Gift," the story of his fight for life. A free poster will be given for every book sale and signing, while supplies last. Pat and Tom from KNCI Radio (105.1) will be here to do live interviews. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), Recreation and Respite program. 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Chablis Gallery, 263 Main Street, Placerville, California For more information contact: Joyce Amlick or Elaine Mattei (530) 621-0925
With California on edge as a heat wave threatened to worsen firefighting efforts, hundreds of people north of the state capital evacuated Tuesday after a fire shifted direction.
The first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic storm season continued to weaken Tuesday, dropping to a Category 1 storm with 85 mph winds, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported.
The West's fire season used to stretch from May into August or September, but now fires touch off in April or earlier, and the season sometimes stretches into October.
NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process.
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