Raw sewage pollutes creek - Sac Bee and Roseville Press-Tribune and News10.net
lacer County cleanup crews are expected to return today to inspect portions of Dry Creek affected by an accidental sewage spill Saturday that reportedly sent more than 100,000 gallons of waste into the water.

Solar project dedicated - Sac Bee
Placer County has dedicated its latest solar- energy project for government buildings � a $2.4 million photovoltaic system that stretches over 2 acres and powers the juvenile detention facility.

Editorial: Sensible decision on Placer transportation tax - Sac Bee
While it may look like a case of political spinelessness, the announcement by Placer County's elected officials that they will drop plans to place a half-cent transportation sales tax on the November 2008 ballot is probably a good thing.

Supes eye commercial funding for homes - Auburn Journal
Placer County is moving forward with a tentative plan for bringing the commercial and industrial development community into the funding equation for subsidizing low-income housing - but it's coming with a warning from at least one supervisor.  (Weygandt)

Editorial: Airport flight-zone issues need strong, guiding hand - Auburn Journal
The deaths of Janet and Larry Ampulski in a crash near the Auburn Municipal Airport open the window wide for discussion on where the leadership has flown in regard to the future of the airport and land uses around it.

Still no charges filed a year after death of Auburn man - Auburn Journal
It's been a year since an Auburn man was killed in Santa Rosa and to date no one has been charged with his murder.

Roseville Fire, Police warn citizens of suspicious solicitors - Roseville Press Tribune
Roseville residents reported receiving phone solicitation calls this week from people claiming to be associated with the fire department.

Thinking Thinning - Sierra Sun
While dry weather is not usually welcome in a fire-conscious community, a trio of local agencies is taking advantage of this fall�s spotty precipitation to begin a fuel-reduction project in the forest above Tahoe City.