Uhler: I did not influence the hiring of my wife - Auburn Journal
Uhler lays out the facts (at least, from his persepctive) of the county job his wife received and his role, or lack thereof, of helping her land it.

Colfax city manager leaving position - Colfax Record
I think it's must more interesting that Bruce Kranz has taken the job than that Joan Phillipe is leaving.  I want to attend the next meeting when he has to go see jennifer Montgomery.

City faces financial setback - Lincoln News Messenger
Lincoln’s embattled general fund is once again in danger as the new state budget and still-slacking property tax revenue could equal another $1 million hit.

GB Plan meeting could draw crowd - Roseville Press Tribune
A clearer picture is emerging of how Granite Bay could develop as county planners tally requests for modifying the area’s development bible.

Tahoe Truckee schools parent pay bus pass details - Truckee Sierra Sun
In an effort to offset high transportation costs and provide better tracking of students, the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is launching a parent pay bus pass program for the 2009-2010 school year.

Residents’ reactions mixed over federal-funded project - Placer Herald
City lobbying efforts have pushed a new federal grant through Congress that will pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into a local creek, but some residents have mixed emotions about the project.

Loomis pot shop possibilities growing - Loomis News
As the town is studying a first application to open a medical marijuana faciliy in Loomis, a second party expresses interest.

Roseville Electric cites hedges, weak economy in rate hike request - Sac Bee
Vacant offices, stores and homes, a bad bet on natural gas prices and a bundle of overruns from its new power plant have Roseville Electric asking ratepayers for an extra $98 million over the next five years.

End of the road for Dinky Way? - Colfax Record
Among other actions at their meeing this week, the Council agreed to close Dinky Way at the request of PUC.