Placer County News Roundup - February 16, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 02/16/2008 8:41 AM
McClintock keeps options open - Auburn Journal
State Sen. Tom McClintock, one of California's most high-profile conservative Republicans, isn't ruling out a run for the 4th Congressional District GOP nomination and a chance to replace U.S. Rep. John Doolittle, R-Roseville.
Gaines announces annual high school art competition - Roseville Press Tribune
Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, recently announced the start of the second annual legislative high school art competition and its theme, "My Hometown."
Lincoln to move City Hall - Sac Bee
City Hall will close at noon Friday and reopen the following Monday, Feb. 25, one block away.
State rules storm wasn't federal disaster for Placer - Sac Bee
The Governor's Office of Emergency Services notified Placer that there were insufficient uninsured damages to qualify for the relief funds.
City manager in Nevada City resigns - Grass Valley Union
Nevada City City Manager Mark Miller, who weathered a tumultuous but productive tenure, resigned Friday to become director of sanitation at the county's Community Development Agency.
Scofield enters race for supervisor - Grass Valley Union
Nevada County Fair chief executive Ed Scofield is retiring from his post and running for the 2nd District county supervisor seat being vacated by Sue Horne.
Truckee development goes belly-up - Grass Valley Union
The controversial Canyon Springs development east of Truckee has gone into foreclosure, and local conservationists said they hope to buy the land for open space.
LTE: Raising the threshold of solid academics - Placer Herald
If the little Rocklin Academy can raise the bar to this level, the potential for its expansion through the WSCA could produce accolades of exponential degree...It is a supreme disappointment to see the board of trustees denying the community the choice of something potentially even better not only for the children of our community but also for our community's reputation as a whole.
Lincoln rec classes click with new online signups - Sac Bee
Lincoln's online registration for recreation classes debuts Tuesday, making it easier for thousands of participants to view, register and pay for spring programs, including youth camps, dance, tennis, gymnastics and swimming lessons.
State Sen. Tom McClintock, one of California's most high-profile conservative Republicans, isn't ruling out a run for the 4th Congressional District GOP nomination and a chance to replace U.S. Rep. John Doolittle, R-Roseville.
Gaines announces annual high school art competition - Roseville Press Tribune
Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, recently announced the start of the second annual legislative high school art competition and its theme, "My Hometown."
Lincoln to move City Hall - Sac Bee
City Hall will close at noon Friday and reopen the following Monday, Feb. 25, one block away.
State rules storm wasn't federal disaster for Placer - Sac Bee
The Governor's Office of Emergency Services notified Placer that there were insufficient uninsured damages to qualify for the relief funds.
City manager in Nevada City resigns - Grass Valley Union
Nevada City City Manager Mark Miller, who weathered a tumultuous but productive tenure, resigned Friday to become director of sanitation at the county's Community Development Agency.
Scofield enters race for supervisor - Grass Valley Union
Nevada County Fair chief executive Ed Scofield is retiring from his post and running for the 2nd District county supervisor seat being vacated by Sue Horne.
Truckee development goes belly-up - Grass Valley Union
The controversial Canyon Springs development east of Truckee has gone into foreclosure, and local conservationists said they hope to buy the land for open space.
LTE: Raising the threshold of solid academics - Placer Herald
If the little Rocklin Academy can raise the bar to this level, the potential for its expansion through the WSCA could produce accolades of exponential degree...It is a supreme disappointment to see the board of trustees denying the community the choice of something potentially even better not only for the children of our community but also for our community's reputation as a whole.
Lincoln rec classes click with new online signups - Sac Bee
Lincoln's online registration for recreation classes debuts Tuesday, making it easier for thousands of participants to view, register and pay for spring programs, including youth camps, dance, tennis, gymnastics and swimming lessons.
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