Roseville moves toward big annexation - Sac Bee
The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to begin processing the Placer Ranch development project � a 2,200-acre annexation proposal that would include a California State University, Sacramento, branch campus.

Ted Gaines Op-Ed: Assemblyman's bill targets illegal street racers - Sac Bee
Illegal street racing is a growing and often fatal pastime in our area. As a result of this dangerous activity, drivers, passengers and pedestrians are being put at risk of serious injury and death.  So says Ted Gaines.  He wonders why the Assembly won't join him in cracking down.

Loomis Fire vote begins - Sac Bee
The Loomis Fire Protection District has authorized one more election to save its very existence.  Mail-in ballots are being sent this week to property owners in the Loomis basin, asking them to vote for an annual benefits assessment tax of $173.80 per single-family residence.

Tahoe group plays key planning role - Sierra Sun
One of the newer members of the Sierra Club�s Mother Lode Chapter, the Tahoe Area Group has become a behind-the-scenes player in the region�s development politics.

Damage exceeds $175,000 - Loomis News
Arson is blamed for the church fire.

Hard times in the foothills - Auburn Journal
Placer County faces a growing homeless problem.

Police hunt for man in attempted drug heist - Auburn Journal
Auburn police officers were on an all-out manhunt Wednesday afternoon searching for a man suspected of trying to steal narcotics from an Auburn pharmacy.

College catalogue goes green, saves green - Auburn Journal
Sierra College has gone to an online course catalog, saving $100,000 and 12 million sheets of paper.

Colfax designated 'very high' fire hazard zone - Colfax Record
For the first time in more than a month, the Colfax City Council had enough members in attendance Tuesday night to be able to conduct business.  They heard a report from the Fire Chief about the high fire danger in the area.