Doolittle tours Auburn dialysis center - Auburn Journal
Waiting his turn for a kidney transplant, 73-year-old Bob Powell shared his hopes and concerns with U.S. Rep. John Doolittle as they toured Auburn's only kidney dialysis center Friday.

Filthy creek partly shut - Sac Bee
Portions of Dry Creek will remain closed temporarily for safety reasons following a sewage spill Saturday that sent more than 100,000 gallons of waste into the water when a contractor struck a main line.

Old Hilltop, New Plans - Sierra Sun
Now, an ambitious multiple-use development proposed for Truckee's Hilltop area is moving into the final phases of regulatory review after nearly seven years of planning.

Agency reviews �enhancement� projects - Sierra Sun
Environmentalists, residents and business owners all have a stake to protect in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency�s current search for beneficial development projects.

Glass show is magnet for bottle buffs - Auburn Journal
Bottle enthusiasts from the foothills and beyond spent the weekend showing off and perusing others' collections of antique glass during the 30th annual Auburn Bottle Show.