Truckee fire assessment goes to voters - Sierra Sun
The Truckee Fire Protection District is turning to local property owners to increase staff and keep down response times.  Ballots went out to property owners in Truckee, Donner Summit and parts of unincorporated Nevada and Placer counties. The tax could add $49 per year to a home, and around $145 to commercial and industrial parcels.

Obama supporters gather for rally at courthouse - Auburn Journal
There was more honking than hollering as about 50 supporters of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama rallied in support of their candidate in front of Auburn's Historic Courthouse Sunday.

County looking at HOT lane concept - Auburn Journal
With a half-cent sales-tax increase delayed, the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency is looking for new funding sources and ways to save money on transportation projects.  One of those future funding possibilities could result in a high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane along Interstate 80 from Highway 65 in Rocklin to Interstate 5.

Graffiti is growing problem in Auburn as vandals target city property, businesses - Auburn Journal
It's found on buildings, walls, businesses and just about any hard surface in Auburn that could become an illegal canvas.  Auburn Police officials say graffiti has become a problem.

Above-average Sierra snowpack deepens - Sierra Sun
January's continuous stream of stormy winter weather left behind above-average snowpacks -- good news for those watching the water supply.

Search for skiers continues as sun goes down - Sierra Sun
An estimated 40 searchers continued to comb the terrain around Alpine Meadows ski resort Sunday evening, searching for two San Francisco skiers who have been missing since Saturday afternoon.