Records dispute extending Doolittle investigation - Auburn Journal
The Journal catches up on the story covered last week by the Bee, with reaction from Doolittle and Egland.

Thieves take neighborhood nativity scene - Auburn Journal
Who would steal a nativity scene right before Christmas?  Residents of the Auburn Oaks neighborhood, currently without the figures of their community nativity scene, are trying to answer this very question.

$3 million authorized for Tahoe environmental projects - AP via Sierra Sun
Various projects to improve Lake Tahoe's water and air quality will receive a nearly $3 million boost under action taken this year by the bistate agency charged with protecting the lake's environment.

Truckee Council mulls sales tax extension - Sierra Sun
Truckee's road tax is set to expire in 2010, so the town is starting to plan for a new vote to keep the funding coming.

County recognizes citizens for herroism and commendable deeds - Roseville & Rocklin Today
The Placer County Board of Supervisors honored eight people this month for outstanding community service, presenting them with commemorative coins created for a county citizen-recognition program.

Moving Memorial: Mother Honors Fallen Soldier Son on Hummer - News10.net
The life and memory of a Roseville soldier killed in Afghanistan is being remembered in a mother's heartfelt tribute my a very special paint job on a hummer.