10th anniversary of Nutcracker is 'suite' - Auburn Journal
Opening night is tonight!  Be there.

Help urged on foreclosures - Sac Bee
Assembly Democrats want a special legislative session to deal with the "foreclosure crisis."  Assemblyman Ted Gaines of Roseville, said he opposes new regulations of the banking industry that could dry up consumer loans.  Go Ted!

Western Placer Unified takes first steps to restructure debt - Lincoln News Messenger
With $128 million in debt looming over the next couple decades, Western Placer Unified School District began discussing its financial options at a Nov. 20 budget workshop. While board members took no action, they agreed to work with a financing team and approve a debt restructuring plan at a future meeting.

Committee recommends taking supervisors' raise to ballot box - Auburn Journal
Placer County supervisors could be asking voters to give them a raise next year.

No-impact notice for Auburn Rancheria development - Lincoln News Messenger
Despite achieving the next step in a process to secure 1,100 acres for development near Camp Far West, the United Auburn Indian Community said construction won't be taking place any time soon.

Council talks trains, moves archives - Lincoln News Messenger
If the City Council so decides, the blaring train horns that resonate throughout downtown could one day fall silent.

Trail funds shifted to community center - Sierra Sun
Turning over its share of the Legacy Trail construction to the Town of Truckee has given the recreation and park district extra funding to invest in the planned community center.

TRPA delays chief�s raise - Sierra Sun
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Executive Director John Singlaub will have to wait at least another month to receive a cost-of-living raise.

Clover lawsuits could change venue - Placer Herald
Two lawsuits against the city of Rocklin regarding the Clover Valley development could be heard in a Sacramento courtroom early next year.  The Town of Loomis has joined open-space advocates in suing Rocklin over the project's approval.

Bonds sold to fund new schools - Placer Herald
The Rocklin Unified School District recently sold $19 million in bonds to fund new schools that need to be built in order to accommodate continued growth in Rocklin.

Former police chief dies - Lincoln News Messenger
Former Lincoln Police Chief Robert Owens Leighty died Wednesday morning. He was known to many as the man who shaped the Lincoln Police Department.

MAC looks at rural bridges, annexation - Lincoln News Messenger
The proposed Highway 65 bypass has some in the county worried about the heavy loads scheduled to be moved over rural roads.

New cemetery plans take shape - Lincoln News Messenger
Lincoln's growth means it needs more than new roads and schools.  It also needs a new cemetery.

Barricade ends slow-motion pursuit - Sierra Sun
California Highway Patrol officers engaged in an erratic car chase on Tahoe�s West Shore Thursday morning, which ended safely nearly two hours later when a barricade forced a slow-moving car to stop at the Tahoe City wye.

Auburn police arrest 22-year-old man for attempted OxyContin heist - Auburn Journal
Alert newspaper readers contacted Auburn police, leading to the arrest of an Auburn man on suspicion of attempting to steal drugs from a local pharmacy.

25 catalytic converters stolen in Roseville - Sac Bee
At least 25 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles over the past two months, according to reports received by the Roseville Police Department.

City prepares for a light-hearted weekend - Auburn Journal
Thousands of lights are set to brighten up Downtown Auburn Saturday for this year's Festival of Lights Parade.

Is Placer County doomed by it's appeal? - Roseville & Rocklin Today
Placer County is the gem of interior California...but is there is trouble in paradise.  Our exploding population is pushing subdivisions and commercial strips onto the beautiful countryside that was originally so attractive.  Is Placer County doomed by its appeal?