Government insurance option a focal point of health care debate - Sac Bee
Tom McClintock is among those leading the fight against a so-called "public option" in the Obama health care plan.

Grass Valley Planning Commission member quits, cites conflicts - The Union of Grass Valley
Rey Johnson has resigned from the Grass Valley Planning Commission, citing an inability to vote on key city issues because of possible conflicts with his land holdings.

Groups sue over new Tahoe fuel-reduction process - AP via San Jose Mercury News
When conservatives say environmental groups have exacerbated the risk of wildfires, they cry foul.  So read this aftericle and decide for yourself.

Medical pot meeting in Nevada City Tuesday - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City officials will consider extending their moratorium on allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city limits during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30.

What's next for Eureka School? - Granite Bay Press Tribune
The 84-year-old campus could be on the rental market by the end of the summer following its closure earlier this month.

Western States race makes registers ring - Auburn Journal
$1.5 million is a lot of money. That’s the estimated dollar amount the Western States Endurance Run brings to the Placer County economy, according to the Western States board.

ARD may get help on lifeguard facility remodel - Auburn Journal
The Auburn Recreation District could be getting volunteer help to renovate its lifeguard facility at Recreation Park that could save $60,000.

Grand jury lists recycling program, juvenile hall concerns - Auburn Journal
A Placer County grand jury report released this week highlights the inadequacy of a recycling program, the lack of response from Placer’s juvenile hall and the future of the animal shelter’s new site.

Prosecutors on Kovacich case receive state honor - Auburn Journal and Sac Bee
Two Placer County prosecutors who gained a conviction in a 26-year murder mystery were honored Thursday night as “Prosecutors of the Year” by the California District Attorneys Association.

Rides, corn dogs and goats - it's a fair to remember - Roseville Press Tribune
Rides and food on stick, who could ask for anything more?

Tahoe police upping patrols for Fourth of July weekend - Truckee Sierra Sun
Local law enforcement and public safety entities are beefing up patrols — and maybe getting a little wet — to keep the North Tahoe area safe during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Auburn Masons take pride in long history of community service - Auburn Journal
Like the organization it has housed for nearly 100 years, the John H. Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall is a quiet, strong entity that doesn’t seek attention, but helps the community it calls home.