Questioning Hilltop - Sierra Sun
Neighbors of the planned Hilltop project were among a delegation that toured the location to get a feel for what the new subdivision would look like.

Businesses slowing as gas prices crunch customers' budgets - Colfax Record
With the closure of at least two Colfax businesses in the past couple of months and rumors of others preparing to shut their doors, some owners are looking for ways to stay afloat.

No deadline to donate - Roseville Press Tribune
Local nonprofit groups have a lot more wish-list items they're hoping you can help them check off this year.

Volunteers eye the skies for bird count - Auburn Journal
Armed with layers of clothing, binoculars and a checklist, a group of four volunteers braved the frosty morning temperatures to participate in the nation's largest accounting of birds right here in Auburn.

Twin sisters in Loomis share passion for critter control - Auburn Journal
Colleen Spears and her twin sister, Kathleen Leahy, also of Loomis, have devoted themselves to the rescue and adoption of stray cats.

Trio of snow storms forecast this week - Sierra Sun
The storm door is open, and this week area ski resorts are forecast to get the thick blanket of snow they've been praying for.