Munger for Horne, Logue - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
I don't know Sutter County Supervisor Larry Munger, but endorsing both Horne and Logue? 

Placer population still growing, but slowing - Auburn Journal
New state Department of Finance population estimates show Placer County population growth still ranking in the top 10 but moving upward at a slower pace.

Storm Trackers: Forecast predicts 5 to 8 feet of snow for mountain peaks - Sierra Sun
There's a big one heading this way!

Friends no more: County land preservation group calls it quits - Auburn Journal
Born out of a mid-1990s battle to keep Wal-Mart off a high-profile Highway 49 property, Auburn's Friends of Placer County Communities is calling it quits after more than a decade.

Kayakers paddle into new year with hope - Auburn Journal
For many river enthusiasts, New Year's Day was all about hope - hope that soon a lower portion of the river will be open once again.

Royal Gorge plans become public - Sierra Sun
After repeated requests by property owners, the Sierra Sun's sister newspaper The Union and threats of litigation, Placer County has agreed to make documents from Royal Gorge developers available for public review.

Borders closing book on Galleria location - Roseville Press Tribune
Citing slow sales and another nearby location, book retailing giant Borders Group confirmed last week it would close its store at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville.  The store on Douglas Boulevard will remain open.

Orphaned cub to get help with hibernation - Sac Bee
An orphaned bear now living in a Placer County animal shelter will be helped to hibernate this weekend by Fish and Game.