Sonora session on fire-safe landscaping
Homeowners in Sonora and surrounding communities are invited to a public meeting Jan. 10 to listen to a panel discussion on the use of herbicides to restore fire-safe landscaping around their homes.

Mesa PD: Man, teen arrested after crashing stolen vehicle
A man and a teen were arrested on Monday morning after they allegedly stole a vehicle, crashed into landscaping, and fled into the backyards of Mesa homes.

Bristol Park May Get New Look
Local architect Marguerite Petersen sees the hodgepodge of military monuments in tiny Quinlan Park and envisions a new landscaping design to more prominently display the World War II Honor Roll.

Other relevant guidance
These guidelines are for businesses that carry out landscaping.

Couple tackles landscaping
When The Dart found James and Frances Gwin at their Eastwood Road residence they were relaxing in the ...

Valley News Briefs
Work is scheduled to begin Monday on final striping and other pavement markings at Vista Point on Highway 154. Crews will also work on drainage improvements at Vista Point next week, along with landscaping and irrigation improvements.

BUSINESS LICENSES CHESTERFIELD
The following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield County. Lawn Care Physicians (contractor-landscaping services); licensee Jovarrai U. Blanding, 12301 Oak Bluff Trail, Chester 23831. At Home Help & Repair (contractor); licensee Kenneth Jaszczak, 7618 Robinwood Drive, Chesterfield 23832. Grass Roots (business service); licensee Damon Jiggetts, 5901 Tuskwillow Drive, Chesterfield ...

Former Cardinal is now in business
Adam Benes' new job is not so new to him. He has been working with Focal Pointe, a landscaping service in Caseyville, for the past 10 years. But he started his affiliation with the business during his last days in minor league baseball. The youngest of the pitching Benes brothers (Andy and Alan both pitched for the Cardinals), Benes says playing six seasons in the Cards' minor league system ...

Final encroachment in Fridley's Innsbruck Nature Center to be resolved next March
Fridley City Council members Dolores Varichak and Ann Bolkcom agreed that the Wayne and Kellie Liepke's gardens and landscaping are beautiful. They also agree that the Liepkes have taken their gardening too far.

Car theft suspect nabbed after falling into pool
A fleeing car-theft suspect was arrested after he jumped over backyard fence and fell into a swimming pool, and his alleged accomplice was bitten by a police dog that found him hiding under an old truck, Mesa police said today.

Contractor to stand trial over unfinished work
A contractor from Castle Shannon today waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges that he swindled 21 customers who paid for work he failed to perform

Suspect falls into pool during chase
 A man police were chasing Monday fell into the pool of an east Mesa home.

Sewer work should clear the air near Wauconda
Homeowners near Wauconda are looking forward to less odor and rising property values as a $3 million sewer project nears completion.

Nearing completion: Southside Library location should be open by March
The finishing touches are being put on the new Southside Regional Library on Johnston Street.

Residents Asked To Skip Week Of Irrigation
Grass doesn't grow much during the winter. So, in an effort to cut back on a dwindling water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking homeowners to skip a week of irrigation in January and February.

Rochester Family Clears Teen's Name
The family of a Rochester teen murdered over the weekend wants the community to know he was not involved in drugs and he was not "uncooperative? with police. The RPD now says Kyle Williams was not the intended target of Saturday's shooting.

Contractors' Salt Supply Drying Up
A heavy dose of winter has private salt supplies pinched.

Mayor Vows Cuts to RPD Overtime
Budget troubles could spell an end for some cops, to lucrative overtime in the Rochester Police Department. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy told R News the city cannot afford to keep throwing money at the crime problem, an approach that's drawn mixed results.

Slaughter Stands Up to Gas Companies
The question you've been asking about gas prices and the cheaper prices in neighboring states is the question Louise Slaughter has asked the world's largest oil companies.

E.R. Bus Driver Arraigned on Charges
The school bus driver accused of striking three children as they walked to school in East Rochester last month made a court appearance Monday. Ronald Baldassare was arraigned in East Rochester Village Court.