Herger justifies donation to Doolittle fund - Chico Enterprise-Record
Congressman Wally Herger calls his $5,000 donation to the legal defense fund of Rep. John Doolittle a neighborly gesture.

Drive to oust supervisor fails - Marysville Appeal Democrat
An effort to recall Yuba County Supervisor Dan Logue ended Monday after the deadline came and went for turning in recall petitions.  Rex Archer, a long-time critic of Logue, said late Monday afternoon he was 32 signatures short of the minimum needed to move the petition forward.

Truck explodes, causes I-80 backups - Roseville Press Tribune
A truck traveling east on I-80 this afternoon crashed and exploded into flames causing severe delays in both directions of the highway.

Roseville looks at raising electric rates - Sac Bee
Roseville City Council on Wednesday night will consider Roseville Electric's proposed two-year rate increase.

Tahoe utility one step closer to rate hike - Sierra Sun
Didn't I just read this?

Plan will preserve 140,000 acres in the Sierra - Sierra Sun
A plan to guide the conservation of more than 140,000 acres of Pacific Gas & Electric-owned land in the Sierra was adopted this week.

Child molester found guilty - Auburn Journal
James Christopher Steinway, 38, of Roseville, was found guilty on 13 felony counts including child molestation.

Two Auburn ceremonies to honor lost loved ones - Auburn Journal
While the holidays are brimming with joy and traditions, they're also a time to remember those who are no longer around to celebrate.

Local law enforcement receive $4K checks from Justine's Fund - Auburn Journal
Don and Lynette Vanderschoot lost their youngest daughter to a violent crime and in her memory have raised money to assist Placer County law enforcement.

Billy Moon denied bail reduction - Auburn Journal
A Placer County Superior Court judge denied a bail-reduction motion for an Auburn man accused of killing his close friend in a 2006 automobile crash.