Clover Valley's building battle has a twist: Indians are now siding with the developer - San Francisco Chronicle
The fight is a classic, pitting 7,000-year-old Indian history and forested land against suburban sprawl.

Closure discussion moves to Alta Vista - Auburn Journal
The Alta Vista School community has its chance Wednesday to do what Rock Creek School's parents and teachers did Sept. 26 - explain why their campus should stay open beyond the current school year.

Placer says Tahoe rentals underpaid taxes - Sierra Sun
According to preliminary findings of a Placer County audit, Tahoe Basin lodging properties underpaid an estimated $1 million in bed taxes over the past three years.

Church's members unite to aid schools - Sac Bee
The Bayside churches' "come together" raised perhaps $120,000 for needed improvements at three area schools, two public and one private nonprofit.

Granite Bay soccer players suspended for smoking pot - Sac Bee
The Bee catches up on last week's story.