Gaines, Niello will go head to head in 2012 - Roseville Press Tribune
“In a closed Republican primary, the more conservative candidate is favored,” said Jeff Flint, a conservative Sacramento political consultant who is not working for either candidate but has contributed to Gaines. He cited Niello’s vote last month for the state budget accord as a potential problem among Republican primary voters.

Nosedive in revenues has Placer supervisors bracing for spending talks - Auburn Journal
Placer County staff and supervisors signaled Tuesday that they’re girding for more tough budget decisions spurred by an increasingly smaller revenue stream.

Supes OK raises for 6-figure execs - Auburn Journal
Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery pulled two raised for high level county employees off the consent calendar, but after discussion, she joined the unanimous Board in approving them.

Property tax breaks coming - The Loomis News
The Newcastle Elementary School District took advantage of historically low interest rates and refinanced General Obligation Bonds with the Placer County treasurer, which should lower property tax collections which back the bonds.

Lincoln safest city in county - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln Police Department has a lot to smile about, as the city of Lincoln has the lowest violent crime percentage in Placer County.

Colfax High feeling state budget pain - Colfax Record
The district, reported Doug Marquand, assistant superintendent for administration services, “took a reduction of 18 percent in its annual budget overall. We’ve had to pass those reductions on to the (school) sites. It’s going to have a severe impact.”

Colfax Elementary classrooms get updates - Colfax Record
State's critical hardship maintenance funding being put to good use.

Red flag fire warning today - The Union of Grass Valley
A red flag fire warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Sacramento until 9 p.m. tonight as storms move through Nevada County.

Foskett fields failing - Lincoln News Messenger
As Vice President of the Lincoln Youth Soccer Club, I join our President, Chris Von Pohle, in telling the city that the fields at Foskett Park are embarassing.

Area advisory councils seeking secretaries - Colfax Record
Municipal advisory councils that serve Meadow Vista and the Weimar-Applegate-Colfax area have vacancies for secretaries.

Affordable housing brightens for seniors - Roseville Press Tribune
Officials broke ground Thursday on Eskaton Roseville Manor, the first phase of which includes a 48-unit apartment complex for low-income seniors age 62 and up.

Locals speak out about inmate release - Auburn Journal
Facing the prospect that more than 40,000 state prison inmates could be released early, some Auburn residents are concerned that convicted criminals could end up in their backyards.