Placer County News Roundup - May 14, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 05/14/2008 6:32 AM
Congressional candidate Tom McClintock stops in Susanville - Lassen County News
U.S. Republican congressional candidate Tom McClintock returned to Susanville Friday morning, addressing a small crowd of Lassen County residents met at the hall for the 9:30 a.m. conference, a local visit from the candidate that would only be his second to the area.
Close the border message comes to Susanville - Lassen County News
Chris Simcox, president of Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, and Dan Logue, a Republican candidate for the California Third Assembly District seat, brought the Secure Our Borders Tour to Susanville at noon on Thursday, May 8 in order to raise public awareness about the issue.
Brown: Military background would serve district well - Oroville Mercury-Register
Charlie Brown visited Oroville last weekend to campaign as one of two Democratic contenders in the primary election for the 4th Congressional District seat.
I-80 'bottleneck' work to rev up - Roseville Press-Tribune
Transportation officials had good news and bad at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday marking the second phase of the Interstate 80 "bottleneck" project.
Recall organizers want to oust four Dry Creek trustees - Sac Bee
Recall efforts are expected to be initiated against four Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District board members who had approved layoff notices early this year for teachers not certified to instruct English language learners.
Eureka board approves sweeping changes - Granite Bay Press-Tribune
Eureka Union School District trustees Tuesday approved a laundry list of initiatives -- including moving forward with developing a charter school and the closure of two school sites -- aimed at shoring up finances and improving education.
Council crafts plan for vacant seat - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada City Council likely will have a gameplan in place to fill its vacant seat after tonight's regularly scheduled meeting.
Grass Valley City Council OKs hike in traffic impact fees - The Union of Grass Valley
Traffic impact fees for Grass Valley construction projects will increase dramatically beginning on Aug. 1 after a 4-1 vote by the City Council on Tuesday night.
County supervisors help students and museums mark History Month - Auburn Journal
Sporting a natty, turn of the 19th century bowler hat, Supervisor Jim Holmes stylishly showed his support Tuesday for California Museum Month in Placer County.
Sold! City finds buyer for old J.C. Penney building Downtown - Roseville Press Tribune
After three years on the market and several false starts, the city-owned former J.C. Penney building at 238 Vernon St. - perhaps the most closely watched property downtown - has found a buyer.
Uptick in freight hauling could mean changes for tracks near Truckee - Truckee Sierra Sun
As fuel prices continue to soar and United States ports become increasingly congested by global trade, transportation officials say the freight railway industry will see a powerful resurgence in the near future.
Trail and watershed project on path to completion - The Union of Grass Valley
An eight-mile trail and watershed restoration project that will link public and private lands and provide locals access to Deer Creek is edging closer to passage - despite some resident concerns.
Packed house for SureWest board meeting - Roseville Press-Tribune
Hundreds turned out Tuesday for SureWest's annual shareholder meeting after a controversial decision to ax dividends led to a furor among some shareholders.
U.S. Republican congressional candidate Tom McClintock returned to Susanville Friday morning, addressing a small crowd of Lassen County residents met at the hall for the 9:30 a.m. conference, a local visit from the candidate that would only be his second to the area.
Close the border message comes to Susanville - Lassen County News
Chris Simcox, president of Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, and Dan Logue, a Republican candidate for the California Third Assembly District seat, brought the Secure Our Borders Tour to Susanville at noon on Thursday, May 8 in order to raise public awareness about the issue.
Brown: Military background would serve district well - Oroville Mercury-Register
Charlie Brown visited Oroville last weekend to campaign as one of two Democratic contenders in the primary election for the 4th Congressional District seat.
I-80 'bottleneck' work to rev up - Roseville Press-Tribune
Transportation officials had good news and bad at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday marking the second phase of the Interstate 80 "bottleneck" project.
Recall organizers want to oust four Dry Creek trustees - Sac Bee
Recall efforts are expected to be initiated against four Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District board members who had approved layoff notices early this year for teachers not certified to instruct English language learners.
Eureka board approves sweeping changes - Granite Bay Press-Tribune
Eureka Union School District trustees Tuesday approved a laundry list of initiatives -- including moving forward with developing a charter school and the closure of two school sites -- aimed at shoring up finances and improving education.
Council crafts plan for vacant seat - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada City Council likely will have a gameplan in place to fill its vacant seat after tonight's regularly scheduled meeting.
Grass Valley City Council OKs hike in traffic impact fees - The Union of Grass Valley
Traffic impact fees for Grass Valley construction projects will increase dramatically beginning on Aug. 1 after a 4-1 vote by the City Council on Tuesday night.
County supervisors help students and museums mark History Month - Auburn Journal
Sporting a natty, turn of the 19th century bowler hat, Supervisor Jim Holmes stylishly showed his support Tuesday for California Museum Month in Placer County.
Sold! City finds buyer for old J.C. Penney building Downtown - Roseville Press Tribune
After three years on the market and several false starts, the city-owned former J.C. Penney building at 238 Vernon St. - perhaps the most closely watched property downtown - has found a buyer.
Uptick in freight hauling could mean changes for tracks near Truckee - Truckee Sierra Sun
As fuel prices continue to soar and United States ports become increasingly congested by global trade, transportation officials say the freight railway industry will see a powerful resurgence in the near future.
Trail and watershed project on path to completion - The Union of Grass Valley
An eight-mile trail and watershed restoration project that will link public and private lands and provide locals access to Deer Creek is edging closer to passage - despite some resident concerns.
Packed house for SureWest board meeting - Roseville Press-Tribune
Hundreds turned out Tuesday for SureWest's annual shareholder meeting after a controversial decision to ax dividends led to a furor among some shareholders.
