Rocklin schools sue state board over academy's charter - Sac Bee
The Rocklin Unified School District is taking the California Board of Education to court in an attempt to revoke the charter of Western Sierra Collegiate Academy.  Once again, RUSD proves that they care more about themselves and their little empire than anything about kids and education.

Western Sierra academy finally opens its doors - Placer Herald
After a lengthy battle for approval, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, a seventh- through 12th-grade charter school, welcomed its first students Tuesday.

City manager discusses financial future with businesses - Lincoln News Messenger
Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce representatives had plenty of hard questions Tuesday morning for City Manager Jim Estep. That’s after he told them Lincoln faces a daunting future.

State Assemblyman Ted Gaines sits down with the Sierra Sun - Truckee Sierra Sun
Ted answers questions with the Truckee area paper after attending several events in the area.

Rocklin's Sunset Whitney golf course in a fiscal hole - Sac Bee
Sunset Whitney Country Club in Rocklin is set to go up for auction Aug. 26.  Will be interesting to see if there are any takers.

City OKs $457,000 for parks - Placer Herald
Despite citywide cutbacks, employee furloughs and layoffs, the city of Rocklin is going ahead with its policy to replace old playground equipment in the new budget.

Western Placer employees get raises - Lincoln News Messenger
In a time when most school districts across the state are suffering financially, Western Placer Unified School District employees have something to smile about – raises.

Loomis says no pot shop - for now - Loomis News
Loomis council members have said “no” to medicinal pot until they have more time to study the issues and poll residents.

Former mayor petitioning to impose council term limits - Loomis News
A former Loomis mayor is conducting a drive to change town rules to impose term limits on council incumbents.

Town officials brush up on Brown Act - Loomis News
“Serial meetings with developers – I think they’re dangerous, but apparently legal,” said Loomis Mayor Walt Scherer.

Auburn City Council to hear proposals for renovated Central Square - Auburn Journal
The Auburn City Council will weigh in on plans for Downtown’s Central Square during a meeting today.

City clerk receives three eviction notices, waiting for court decision - Auburn Journal
City Clerk Joseph LaBrie confirmed Thursday that three eviction notices have been posted on his Auburn apartment.

Loomis schools prepare for possible swine flu outbreak - Loomis News
If you’re doing back-to-school shopping, you may want to add another item to your list – hand sanitizer.

Concrete plant owners to hold community meeting - Auburn Journal
The owners of a proposed concrete plant in the Ophir area are planning a community update meeting to provide more information to concerned residents.

Editor's Note - Sorry for no updates the last couple weeks.  Been pretty busy with work, of course, plus getting kids ready for back-to-school and some volunteer wokrk I do for Placer United Soccer Club where my kids both play.