Uhler appointment raising concerns - Auburn Journal
Allegations of a conflict of interest, a violation of public trust, unfairness in the Placer County hiring process and even nepotism surround the recent appointment of a county supervisor’s wife to a management position.

Firm that manages Thunder Valley Casino files Chapter 11 - Sac Bee
With the gambling industry in a major slump, the company that manages Thunder Valley Casino put most of its operations in bankruptcy protection Tuesday.

Editorial: Promoting county’s agriculture should be a higher priority - Auburn Journal
Just as Placer County is making its mark on the agricultural map, the County is putting its promotion program on hiatus due to budget problems.

Almost does count as Grass Valley budget is passed - The Union of Grass Valley
A lean and “almost balanced” budget was passed by the Grass Valley City Council Tuesday night, the culmination of several months of fiscal sweat and tears.

California budget: Local reaction to state money grab - Truckee Sierra Sun
It appears that one of the biggest worries for Truckee, Nevada County and Placer County — the potential for the state to take away the Highway Use Tax Act, or the gas tax — has been taken off the table, thereby preserving needed local road maintenance and snow removal funds.

County may impose contract on Sheriff’s association - Auburn Journal
Placer supervisors could impose a temporary end to long-standing negotiations between the county and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

Court denies request to stop Tahoe Truckee schools shift - Truckee Sierra Sun
Placer County Superior Court on Monday denied a legal request to postpone the reconfiguration of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

Proposed 20 percent hike in power rates faces review - Sac Bee
Roseville Electric managers say the increase, to be implemented in three steps through January 2011, is needed to cover a projected $90 million budget gap over the next five years.

Auburn police pick up $262,000 in recovery money - Auburn Journal
Money will allow for rehire of officer laid off last month.

Tahoe private school expands to include first grade - Truckee Sierra Sun
The Kings Beach Parent's Co-op recently announced plans to add a first grade class for the upcoming school year.

Swine flu exposure at Tahoe Donner marina - Truckee Sierra Sun
A case of Swine Flu (H1N1) has been identified at the Tahoe Donner Association Beach Club Marina potentially exposing members, guests and staff to the virus.

Grass Valley wins $279K grant — will add a police officer - The Union of Grass Valley
The budget crunch just eased up a little for the Grass Valley Police Department — Capt. Rex Marks received word Tuesday that the department was awarded a $279,137 grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.