Ose to seek Doolittle post, backer says - Sac Bee, Auburn Journal, Grass Valley Union, AP via Sierra Sun
Former Rep. Doug Ose, R-Sacramento, will announce Friday his candidacy for the House seat being vacated by Rep. John Doolittle, Sacramento-area Republicans were told Wednesday in an e-mail.

Doolittle donors include House leader, candidate for his seat - AP via Sierra Sun
Soon-to-be Congressional candidate Doug Ose is one of several notable donors to Congressman John Doolittle's legal defense fund.

Voters to decide Tuesday on Measure G's $17.7 million for school district - Loomis News
In next week's election, voters within the Loomis Union School District will also decide whether to approve Measure G, a proposal to issue $17.7 million in bonds.

Charter forces will try again - Sac Bee
Charter school proponents say they will ask Rocklin Unified School District to reconsider their request to open such a campus.

Placer supervisors may try again for salary hike - Sac Bee
Placer County supervisors soon may try again to increase their annual salaries, which have been capped at $30,000 because of charter requirements.  Voters would have to approve any changes in the county charter, and they have defeated past attempts to raise the supervisors' salaries.

Subdivision opponents appeal to city - Auburn Journal
Residents opposed to a recently approved subdivision in Auburn Bluffs have filed an appeal with the city citing street widths, drainage and fire protection as major concerns.

Violent crime rises 5% - Sac Bee
Violent crime rose 5 percent in Roseville last year, but city police don't see the increase as a major cause for alarm.

Colfax sub-station new home for two experienced deputies - Colfax Record
Two new deputies have been assigned to the Placer County Sheriff's sub-station in Colfax.

Homeowners seek a lending hand amid mortgage meltdown - Auburn Journal
Anna Mendez was just one of the more than 300 residents who turned out to a mortgage workshop hosted by Senator Dave Cox and Assemblymen Ted Gaines and Roger Nielo.

North Tahoe conference center conundrum - Sierra Sun
Over the years the North Tahoe Community Conference Center developed into an asset for the local community, but operating the Kings Beach venue is a now a financial burden for the North Tahoe Public Utility District.

Truckee residents turn to solar for savings - Sierra Sun
As utility costs increase and renewable energy gains popularity, the number of Truckee households and businesses harnessing energy from the High Sierra sun has boomed.

City receives reprieve on fines - Colfax Record
The $351,000 fines levied against the city by the Regional Water Quality Control Board will be credited to the construction of the new wastewater treatment plant.

Teens suspected of break in at school - Colfax Record
Three teenagers, ages 15 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of breaking into Colfax Elementary School earlier this month.

Hearing in starving-baby case - Sac Bee
An Auburn couple arrested for allegedly failing to feed their 11-week-old daughter will be arraigned at 1 p.m. today in Placer Superior Court.

Lipschultz leaves behind legacy of service - Auburn Journal
Longtime Auburn resident and community leader William Lipschultz's life ended this week, but not before coming full circle.  He was known as "Mr. Auburn."

Art to get the blue light - Roseville Press Tribune
Workers were applying the finishing touches earlier this week to the Blue Line Gallery, the new 5,000-square-foot home of venerable local arts group RosevilleArts, in advance of a grand opening this weekend.

Burger joint down but not out - Roseville Press Tribune
Attention, devotees of Roseville's classic burger throwback: Nubbin's Drive-In is planning a comeback.

Bringing in the reserves - Loomis News
For the first time ever, Del Oro High School football fans can save their stadium seats with the purchase of reserved seating.