Nevada County People: Local girl to work as page for McClintock - The Union of Grass Valley
Ghidotti High School junior Claire Mars has been selected for the Page Program in Washington D.C. to work for Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Granite Bay, for the fall semester.

Budget paints bleaker picture for supervisors - Auburn Journal
Placer County supervisors considered a bleaker budget picture now that the state Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have patched together a plan to address California’s $26.3 billion deficit.

Logue disappointed in governor’s elimination of Williamson Act - The Gridely Herald
North state Assemblyman Dan Logue (R-Marysville), announced his disappointment in the Governor’s decision to effectively eliminate Williamson Act subvention.

Locals all atwitter for tech trend - Roseville Press Tribune
If you were monitoring Assemblyman Ted Gaines’ Twitter feed at 11:24 p.m. on July 24, you knew just what he thought of a proposal to increase income-tax withholdings from employees’ paychecks.

Sheriff’s Association, county reach tentative agreement - Auburn Journal
Deputy Sheriff’s Association leaders walked away with a tentative two-year contract agreement with Placer County.

Truckee's proposed water rates up for Wednesday meeting - Truckee Sierra Sun
Following state law, the Truckee Donner utility district is installing new water meters and planning a new metered rate for Truckee customers.

Loss of more than 30 employees impacts court business - Roseville Press Tribune
Tuesday marked the beginning of longer lines at Placer’s main courthouse now that 36-fewer employees are working at the Roseville location.

Citizen group's lawsuit challenges Truckee Railyard project - Truckee Sierra Sun
A group trying to stop a residential and commercial development at the Truckee Railyard surprised the property owner Friday by filing a lawsuit challenging the town council's recent approval.

I-80 detour end is in sight - Auburn Journal
The road to rehab Interstate 80 just east of Colfax is moving into the home stretch – with the end of detours in view.

About 13 bears killed this season in Tahoe-Truckee area - Truckee Sierra Sun
After a wet spring that kept bears in the backcountry longer, ursine intruders are making their way back into local neighborhoods.

Truckee's historic application on to Washington, D.C. - Truckee Sierra Sun
Downtown Truckee has cleared its first hurdle on Friday toward becoming a nationally-recognized historic district.

Boats ordered out of Folsom Lake - Auburn Journal
Boat owners have been ordered to get their crafts out of Brown's Ravine Marina by Aug. 25 due to rapidly dropping water levels at Folsom Lake.

DarkHorse sewage woes take new twist - The Union of Grass Valley
DarkHorse lender Owens Financial Group wants Nevada County to take over the sewage treatment system for the luxury development off Combie Road.

Trial begins in case of torture, murder and drugs - Auburn Journal
Prosecutor Dave Tellman began a Placer County double-murder trial Monday by telling the jury that he believes evidence will lead them to conclude that Peter Daniel Schoemig and Donald Hugh Sherman are guilty of torturing, poisoning and murdering Sherman’s cousin, Farmer.

Tattoo ordinance could put limits on shops - Auburn Journal
Auburn police and the city’s planning department are working on wording for an ordinance that would restrict where tattoo shops could go and who could apply them.

Auburn woman wins $1.6 million at Thunder Valley - Auburn Journal
Glinda the Good Witch bestowed her blessings on Susan Nott, of Auburn, who won more than $1.6 million on a five-cent slot machine at Thunder Valley Casino.