Roseville snuffs smoking at parks - Sac Bee
The City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to ban smoking in public parks, with Councilman John Allard cast the dissenting vote.

Roseville Electric rates to increase beginning in February - Sac Bee
The City Council on Wednesday night approved a two-year rate hike that includes increases for energy rates as well as a new $4 per-customer fee for climate change mitigation regulations.

School board takes another look at finances - Lincoln News Messenger
Western Placer Unified School District trustees spent another school board meeting poring over finances on Tuesday.

Lincoln Theater Area gets OK - Lincoln News Messenger
In a brief special meeting Tuesday, Planning Commissioners gave a 14-screen cineplex planned on the edge of Lincoln's downtown a boost.  Developer Opus West Corporation had requested an amendment to the city municipal code that effectively would limit any prospective competitors from coming into Lincoln for 10 years.

City unleashes dog park study for comment - Lincoln News Messenger
With a study on a proposed dog park at Auburn Ravine Park up for comment again, Lincoln dog owners are hoping this time around will do the trick.   

Petition opposes school closures - Sierra Sun
More than 150 parents have signed a petition opposing the consolidation of neighborhood schools in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

Sutter trims Medi-Cal - Sac Bee and Sac Business Journal
n a move that reflects growing frustration over insufficient state reimbursement for health care, Sutter Roseville Medical Center has severed its contract with Medi-Cal for elective surgeries.

No stopping growth in Yuba - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
Growth is coming to Yuba County. When it comes, the Board of Supervisors wants development to be organized and focused.  Supervisor (and Assembly candidate) Dan Logue said some developable land should be planned for job centers, not just housing.

TV show chronicles Meltdown - Grass Valley Union
The Nevada County Meltdown saw more than 1,000 people lose more than 7,500 pounds in the first two months of 2004, including Supervisor (and Assembly candidate) Sue Horne.

Water agency hikes rates for the new year - Auburn Journal
Director Lowell Jarvis cast lone vote against increase.

Snow finally shows - Auburn Journal
Umbrellas and puddles in Auburn mean snow in the Sierra.

Candidates file for Sun City board election - Lincoln News Messenger
The filing date for the election for the Sun City Lincoln Hills board of directors closed Nov. 15. Four candidates - Bill Kassel, Peter Gilbert, Frances Swanson and David Conner - filed for the three open seats.

Lincoln makes changes in downtown parking regulations - Lincoln News Messenger
The six-block area has been designated as two-hour parking only and signs will be posted on each block that clearly indicate the time limit.

Woman's death remains mystery - Sac Bee and Auburn Journal
A preliminary autopsy has failed to clear up a mystery surrounding the death of a Foresthill woman whose body was found damaged by animals.

False alarms could cost residents, businesses - Placer Herald
The Rocklin City Council considered an ordinance last week that could, if passed, punish residents and local businesses for excessive false alarms.

Missing tricycle found in police storage room - Sac Bee
One of two missing tricycles used for special-education students has been found - in the property storage room of the Roseville Police Department.

Sex offender gets life in prison - Sac Bee
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for an incident in which he assaulted a woman in a grassy field in Roseville.

Fire Safe Council recognizes outstanding foothill citizens for service - Auburn Journal
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council has been awarded the Citizen Outstanding Service Award by the Placer County Fire Chief's Association.

Electric avenue - Placer Herald
The Rocklin City Council is looking to replicate Lincoln's success with a system of NEV routes.