Measure A passes - Placer Herald
Celebration was in the air last night as Measure A supporters let out a sigh of relief in what seems to be a strong favoring of reinstating the park-maintenance taxal

Local ‘tea party’ folk flex collective muscle - Auburn Journal
Auburn’s Steve Cavolt remembers the rush of excitement he felt when he and 10,000 others gathered last April 15 for what organizers billed as a Tax Day Tea Party on the West Steps of the Capitol in Sacramento.

Town hall meeting covers finances - Lincoln News Messenger
Tuesday’s town-hall meeting at the Orchard Creek Ballroom in Sun City Lincoln Hills was attended by about 200 residents and included speakers from the City Council, City Hall and the Citizens’ Financial Advisory Task Force.

Council hacks away at budget deficits - Colfax Record
Colfax City Council members adopted the city’s 2009-10 fiscal year operating budget on Tuesday, with the assumption that midyear revisions would be necessary.

Rainbow Market space to be renovated - Lincoln News Messenger
If all goes as planned, the Rainbow Market space will be remodeled and the home of new businesses by the end of 2010.

Divided council funds nonprofits - Lincoln News Messenger
In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the City Council voted to fund the Lincoln Lighthouse Family Resource and Counseling Center, the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Arts and the Lincoln Volunteer Center.

Despite economy, West Plan takes shape - Roseville Press Tribune
Drive just west of Sun City Roseville, and you’ll glimpse the endangered species of these recession-addled times—construction workers.

Community rallies to save gold discovery park from closure - Auburn Journal
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park could close sometime after Labor Day along with approximately 100 other parks as part of the state’s attempts to balance the budget.

Sunset Whitney goes up for auction - Placer Herald
The 18-hole, 6,600-yard golf course was scheduled to go up for auction at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to Mike Huetter, the general manager of Sunset Whitney Country Club.

Colfax names Cabral new city attorney  - Colfax Record
The Colfax City Council entered into an agreement with attorney Mick Cabral on Tuesday to provide legal services to the city.

Bear River land preserve effort swings into action - Auburn Journal
An important puzzle piece in Bear River shoreline preservation between Nevada and Placer counties is moving into place.

Freeway plan could mean local biz boost - Colfax Record
Colfax businesses could get a big boost from the last leg of the Interstate 80 improvement project.

Rocklin schools shine on STAR tests - Placer Herald
At Rocklin Unified School District, students, teachers and staff have cause for celebration. The district’s Standardized Testing and Reporting program, or STAR, test results are showing score increases.

No curtain call for Magic Circle Theatre - Roseville Press Tribune
Months after a very public management shakeup, Roseville’s Magic Circle Theatre is embarking on its most ambitious production yet.

Youth deer hunt is on - Auburn Journal
Expanding a controversial youth deer hunt got the OK from Placer County’s Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday amid a rancorous discussion on both sides.