Placer County News Roundup - July 17, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/17/09

Measure A, soak up the information - Placer Herald Despite the all-Republican city council’s unanimous support for Measure A, the Placer County Republican Party leadership is bucking the city by coming out against the so-called park tax, Measure A. Lawmakers seek tax exemptions for Fremont auto plant - Contra Costa Times Assemblyman Ted Gaines is co-authoring the legislation to give tax breaks to the NUMMI auto plant in... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 15, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/15/09

Drexel officials meet and greet Sacramento business leaders - Sac Bee The school has been open in Sacramento for just six months and serves only 53 students. But it's aggressively marketing itself in the region, reaching out to business leaders who can refer potential students for the downtown graduate program and politicians who could be influential in the university's long-term plan to open an undergraduate campus in Placer... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 14, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/14/09

Don’t forget to cast vote on city parks, Measure A - Placer Herald In the county's first all maile ballot election, the City of Rocklin is again trying to extend its park tax. Placer County assessment roll echoes drop in real estate values - Auburn Journal Placer County’s assessment roll dropped 2.6 percent this year, according to figures released Monday by Placer County Assessor Kristen Spears. Sierra College remodel $$... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 13, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/13/09

Boiling point: Water board talks get heated, personal - The Union of Grass Valley A longstanding rift among the Nevada Irrigation District's five elected directors turned personal during a discussion on how best to select board officers. Placer Superior Court to lay off more than 40 employees - Auburn Journal Court CEO Jake Chatters confirmed Friday that 40 union-represented positions will be eliminated on or about Aug. 1 as well as four... read more »

OTT: Pugno Raises $250,000 in Three Weeks, Established as AD 5 Front Runner

By Jeff Flint | 07/09/09

This over the transom yesterday from the Andy Pugno for Assembly Committee: Pugno Raises More Than $250,000 in 22 Days Established as clear front runner Folsom small businessman and Assembly candidate Andy Pugno has surpassed his goal of having more than $250,000 in his campaign account in just 22 days.   Pugno opened his account in May, but did not begin raising funds until June 8th.  In the next 22 days, over 2,000... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 8, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/08/09

Logue hosting jobs forum - Marysville Appeal-Democrat Assemblyman Dan Logue, R-Linda, hosts a second Assembly hearing today on the state's economic climate, focusing on the difficulties California employers face from taxes and regulation. Do local school execs earn too much? - Roseville Press Tribune As state officials issue IOUs, order additional furlough days in the midst of a budget meltdown, many are questioning the seemingly... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 7, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/07/09

Nevada County Libertarian party gets new leader - Truckee Sierra Sun Donn Coenen is trying to take a loose collection of Libertarians and build a strong political alternative with his recent appointment as temporary chairman of the Nevada County chapter. Local Libertarians claim if they had a candidate last year, Charlie Brown would have beat Tom McClintock. Autopsy finds no obvious cause of death - Loomis News and Sac Bee A forensic... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 6, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/06/09

Sheriff's Department identifies body found in Loomis - Loomis News and Sac Bee The Placer County Sheriff’s Department has identified a body found Friday adjacent to the Del Oro High School back parking lot in Loomis. It was 20 year old Charsha Rene Smith of Del Paso Heights. House arrest program frees jail space, lets convicted rebuild their lives - Auburn Journal Placer County Probation office receives award for alternative... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 3, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/03/09

Tax opponents to gather in Oroville and Chico - Chico Enterprise-Record Tea Parties opposing higher taxes are planned Friday in Oroville and Saturday in Chico. Rep. Tom McClintock, Assemblyman Dan Logue and former Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa will attend. Lincoln continues quest to balance its budget - Sac Bee Even after cutting jobs and receiving labor concessions, Lincoln's budget remains out of balance. Grass Valley closes in on balanced... read more »

Placer County News Roundup - July 1, 2009

By Jeff Flint | 07/01/09

Tahoe/Truckee recall advocates: 4,500 signatures gathered - Truckee Sierra Sun Supporters and detractors of the push to recall three Tahoe Truckee Unified School District members are popping up across the area in defense of their cause. City passes $28 million budget - Auburn Journal The Auburn City Council approved a $28.3 million spending plan for the city Monday night but will likely need to readjust the budget once the state passes its... read more »