City manager signs on for four more years - Lincoln News Messenger
The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve City Manager Jim Estep’s employment contract for another four years. Councilman Tom Cosgrove voted against the contract but made it very clear he was pleased with Estep’s work and that his concerns lay with possible liabilities to the General Fund.

Cell tower installation contested - Lincoln News Messenger
A busy part of Lincoln Crossing, near Club Lincoln is home to a quickly developing conflict over a proposed cell tower slated to be installed at the future Jimenez Park, near where the Highway 65 bypass will cross Ferrari Ranch Road.

10 retire from school district, keeping 10 employed - Truckee Sierra Sun
Ten Tahoe Truckee Unified School District teachers agreed to the latest early retirement incentive, saving 10 teachers who would have been laid off for the 2009-10 school year.

Truckee Railyard on track for approval, lawsuit - Truckee Sierra Sun
Truckee’s Railyard development cleared the planning commission Wednesday, leaving just the town council to make a final decision later in June — but that may not be the end of it. A lawsuit aimed at stopping the development seems imminent.

'Save the Parade' goes to council this week - Roseville Press Tribune
Organizers of the “Save the Parade” movement say they’re close to raising the cash necessary to bring back a July 4 tradition in Roseville. They'll report their progress and ask the city for street closure permission this week.

Placer’s first full-time counselor retiring - Auburn Journal
In her 34 years at Placer High School, you can imagine Kathy Connelly has seen it all. She’s helped scores of young teens make the transition from freshmen to young adults and says she’s enjoyed the ride.

Military life in Auburn’s midst - Auburn Journal
Alder Grove is part of Placer County Office of Education’s juvenile court and community schools system. Its 38 students are in grades 7 to 12 and are some of the toughest challenges for the local education system.