Placer County News Roundup - May 15, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 05/15/2008 6:12 AM
Assemblyman hits the pavement - Auburn Journal
Ted Gaines' Wednesday morning commute to the state Capitol required a helmet, two wheels and a pair of cycling shoes. The District 4 state assemblyman ditched the car keys and hopped on his bicycle with a couple friends in honor of California Bike Commute Week.
Lincoln looks to trim costs - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln City Council met with city staff Monday for the second in a series of 2008-09 budget workshops. The projected shortfall is $1,046,907; one item under discussion has been whether the council members want to dip into the city's reserves, currently estimated at $3 million.
WPUSD continues working to cut budget - Lincoln News Messenger
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released the revised state budget to address a projected $15.2 billion deficit - but educators remained in the dark as to whether the anticipated $4 billion drop in education spending remains in effect. Left in limbo, the local school district is pressing ahead with its plans to trim $2.6 million from its own 2008-09 budget.
Council meeting on Rocklin Crossings and Rocklin Lowe's slated for Monday evening - Loomis News
The Loomis Town Council has continued Tuesday night's meeting to 6:30 p.m. Monday. It will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall, not at town hall, the council's regular meeting place. The Rocklin Crossings and Rocklin Lowe's projects proposed for Sierra College Boulevard have been added to the agenda to allow for public comment and council discussion.
Grass Valley takes step to oppose proposed land-use initiative - The Union of Grass Valley
Grass Valley City Council members are expected to vote in two weeks on a resolution opposing a plan to require public votes on most large developments.
Albaugh named to top Nevada City post - The Union of Grass Valley
Gene Albaugh will be around Nevada City for a while. Late Wednesday, city council members hired Albaugh as their city manager, saying they were pleased with his performance as interim city manager since March.
Placer Supervisor challengers talk Tahoe - Truckee Sierra Sun
Coming out of political obscurity and into the limelight of local politics, Bob Houston and Jennifer Montgomery, two candidates for supervisor of Placer County's easternmost district vied for name recognition and votes Tuesday. Incumbent Bruce Kranz did not attend.
Two elementary schools to close - Sac Bee
After four years of declining enrollment, Eureka Union School District will close two campuses and open a charter school in 2009.
Officials pitch in to open new school community park - The Loomis News
Local students and dignitaries celebrated the official opening of Placer County's newest park - Franklin School Community Park - in Loomis.
Farmers' Market gets green light - Colfax Record
The Colfax Farmers' Market has received a green light to operate in the parking lot behind Roy Toms Plaza.
Officials sketch three routes for Dollar Hill-Tahoe Vista bike path - Sierra Sun
Three options are being investigated in an effort to accomplish one thing -- build a bike trail from Tahoe Vista to Tahoe City. The North Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors gave the trail their backing at a meeting Tuesday.
Area commuters look for alternatives - Auburn Journal
Four-dollar-a-gallon gas may be hard on the pocketbook. But a few Auburnites have chosen to make some cutbacks on fuel by finding alternative modes of transportation to and from work.
Bear sighted in Christian Valley backyards - Auburn Journal
A bear with a hankering for hummingbird feeders and corn feed has been spotted in the backyards of two Christian Valley homes this week.
Bodies of two ATV riders found in Foresthill - Auburn Journal
The bodies of two missing all-terrain vehicle riders were found by Placer County Sheriff's search and rescue teams late Tuesday night in a remote area outside of Foresthill.
Buonarroti Ristorante to add microbrewery, expand bar - Lincoln News Messenger
It looks like historic downtown Lincoln will once again be home to a microbrewer, but this time the beer will actually be brewed on site....my favorite restaurant in Lincoln!
Jessup University to graduate 1st class in Rocklin - Sac Bee
William Jessup University on Saturday will mark a milestone in its 69-year history, graduating its largest class and the first students to come to the Rocklin campus.
Ted Gaines' Wednesday morning commute to the state Capitol required a helmet, two wheels and a pair of cycling shoes. The District 4 state assemblyman ditched the car keys and hopped on his bicycle with a couple friends in honor of California Bike Commute Week.
Lincoln looks to trim costs - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln City Council met with city staff Monday for the second in a series of 2008-09 budget workshops. The projected shortfall is $1,046,907; one item under discussion has been whether the council members want to dip into the city's reserves, currently estimated at $3 million.
WPUSD continues working to cut budget - Lincoln News Messenger
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released the revised state budget to address a projected $15.2 billion deficit - but educators remained in the dark as to whether the anticipated $4 billion drop in education spending remains in effect. Left in limbo, the local school district is pressing ahead with its plans to trim $2.6 million from its own 2008-09 budget.
Council meeting on Rocklin Crossings and Rocklin Lowe's slated for Monday evening - Loomis News
The Loomis Town Council has continued Tuesday night's meeting to 6:30 p.m. Monday. It will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall, not at town hall, the council's regular meeting place. The Rocklin Crossings and Rocklin Lowe's projects proposed for Sierra College Boulevard have been added to the agenda to allow for public comment and council discussion.
Grass Valley takes step to oppose proposed land-use initiative - The Union of Grass Valley
Grass Valley City Council members are expected to vote in two weeks on a resolution opposing a plan to require public votes on most large developments.
Albaugh named to top Nevada City post - The Union of Grass Valley
Gene Albaugh will be around Nevada City for a while. Late Wednesday, city council members hired Albaugh as their city manager, saying they were pleased with his performance as interim city manager since March.
Placer Supervisor challengers talk Tahoe - Truckee Sierra Sun
Coming out of political obscurity and into the limelight of local politics, Bob Houston and Jennifer Montgomery, two candidates for supervisor of Placer County's easternmost district vied for name recognition and votes Tuesday. Incumbent Bruce Kranz did not attend.
Two elementary schools to close - Sac Bee
After four years of declining enrollment, Eureka Union School District will close two campuses and open a charter school in 2009.
Officials pitch in to open new school community park - The Loomis News
Local students and dignitaries celebrated the official opening of Placer County's newest park - Franklin School Community Park - in Loomis.
Farmers' Market gets green light - Colfax Record
The Colfax Farmers' Market has received a green light to operate in the parking lot behind Roy Toms Plaza.
Officials sketch three routes for Dollar Hill-Tahoe Vista bike path - Sierra Sun
Three options are being investigated in an effort to accomplish one thing -- build a bike trail from Tahoe Vista to Tahoe City. The North Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors gave the trail their backing at a meeting Tuesday.
Area commuters look for alternatives - Auburn Journal
Four-dollar-a-gallon gas may be hard on the pocketbook. But a few Auburnites have chosen to make some cutbacks on fuel by finding alternative modes of transportation to and from work.
Bear sighted in Christian Valley backyards - Auburn Journal
A bear with a hankering for hummingbird feeders and corn feed has been spotted in the backyards of two Christian Valley homes this week.
Bodies of two ATV riders found in Foresthill - Auburn Journal
The bodies of two missing all-terrain vehicle riders were found by Placer County Sheriff's search and rescue teams late Tuesday night in a remote area outside of Foresthill.
Buonarroti Ristorante to add microbrewery, expand bar - Lincoln News Messenger
It looks like historic downtown Lincoln will once again be home to a microbrewer, but this time the beer will actually be brewed on site....my favorite restaurant in Lincoln!
Jessup University to graduate 1st class in Rocklin - Sac Bee
William Jessup University on Saturday will mark a milestone in its 69-year history, graduating its largest class and the first students to come to the Rocklin campus.
