Placer County News Roundup - May 28, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 05/28/2008 5:45 AM
Ex-governor Wilson blasts McClintock, endorses Ose - Sac Bee, Associated Press, News 10.net
Former California Gov. Pete Wilson let it be known Tuesday that he is no fan of congressional candidate Tom McClintock. Wilson began by putting out a letter attacking the veteran state lawmaker as an obstructionist who has accomplished little.
Schwarzenegger, Nevada's governor vow to lessen Tahoe fire dangers - Sac Bee, Truckee Sierra Sun, San Francisco Chronicle, Associated Press, East Bay Business Journal
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Placer and El Dorado counties, ahead of what may be a hazardous fire season. The declaration came as Schwarzenegger and his Nevada counterpart, Gov. Jim Gibbons, approved a set of recommendations stemming from last year's Angora fire.
Pay raise for supes OK'd for November vote - Auburn Journal
Placer County voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to give the Board of Supervisors a raise. With supervisors Kirk Uhler and Bruce Kranz opposed, a government-spending watchdog questioning part of the plan, and a supporter of the raise calling for the board to hold off, supervisors Robert Weygandt, Jim Holmes and Rocky Rockholm moved forward with a proposal that could raise their salaries from $30,000 to $48,000 a year.
Placer targets June 16 for gay marriages - Auburn Journal
June 16 is the target date for Placer County to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The county clerk's department will join local governments throughout the state in allowing gay couples to marry. The move comes in response to a May 15 ruling by the California Supreme Court.
Council to consider ballot question, Sunday market - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada City council will consider a resolution Wednesday night to place on the Nov. 3 ballot whether the city clerk and city treasurer positions be appointed. Both are now elected positions.
Clerk countdown - The Union of Grass Valley
The two men running for city clerk in Nevada City have vastly different visions for the position. One would like to see it eliminated; the other sees it as part of the "checks and balances" every level of government needs.
Rocklin man arrested for allegedly killing his dog - Sac Bee, Placer Herald, Rocklin & Roseville Today
Rocklin police have arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing one of his dogs.
City nearing decision on wastewater - Auburn Journal
The city of Lincoln needs more time to solidify cost estimates for Auburn's share of a regional sewer pipeline and the city of Auburn is going to grant it.
Residents raise concerns about aquifer program - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville's Aquifer Storage Recovery program began approximately five years ago and recently completed its phase two testing, but not without some hiccups.
Greener locomotive welcomed at J.R. Davis Yard - Roseville Press-Tribune
A new locomotive, the second generation of UP's Genset line of diesels, that will substantially reduce harmful emissions from the area's largest pollution trouble spot.
Finding a Fix for Coldstream Canyon - Truckee Sierra Sun
The Truckee River is considered impaired by sediment, and the Donner Basin is considered a major contributor, but observers say within the Donner Basin, Cold Creek is really the problem.
California housing industry expects fewest starts in half-century - Sac Bee
The number of building permit application in the Sacramento market, including Placer County, is down nearly 50 percent.
Leadership Rocklin Graduates celebration June 12 - Rocklin & Roseville Today
The Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual Leadership Rocklin graduation ceremony at the upcoming Good Morning Rocklin breakfast meeting.
Roseville high schools raise their sights - Sac Bee
Drawing from schools as far away as Fairfax County, Va., Roseville educators are on a mission to make their high schools not just good, but excellent.
Hit-and-run suspect will face trial - Sac Bee
A Placer County judge ordered today that a Folsom woman will face a felony trial for the death last year of a 15-year-old Granite Bay girl who was struck while walking on the side of the road by a hit-and-run driver.
Former California Gov. Pete Wilson let it be known Tuesday that he is no fan of congressional candidate Tom McClintock. Wilson began by putting out a letter attacking the veteran state lawmaker as an obstructionist who has accomplished little.
Schwarzenegger, Nevada's governor vow to lessen Tahoe fire dangers - Sac Bee, Truckee Sierra Sun, San Francisco Chronicle, Associated Press, East Bay Business Journal
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Placer and El Dorado counties, ahead of what may be a hazardous fire season. The declaration came as Schwarzenegger and his Nevada counterpart, Gov. Jim Gibbons, approved a set of recommendations stemming from last year's Angora fire.
Pay raise for supes OK'd for November vote - Auburn Journal
Placer County voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to give the Board of Supervisors a raise. With supervisors Kirk Uhler and Bruce Kranz opposed, a government-spending watchdog questioning part of the plan, and a supporter of the raise calling for the board to hold off, supervisors Robert Weygandt, Jim Holmes and Rocky Rockholm moved forward with a proposal that could raise their salaries from $30,000 to $48,000 a year.
Placer targets June 16 for gay marriages - Auburn Journal
June 16 is the target date for Placer County to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The county clerk's department will join local governments throughout the state in allowing gay couples to marry. The move comes in response to a May 15 ruling by the California Supreme Court.
Council to consider ballot question, Sunday market - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada City council will consider a resolution Wednesday night to place on the Nov. 3 ballot whether the city clerk and city treasurer positions be appointed. Both are now elected positions.
Clerk countdown - The Union of Grass Valley
The two men running for city clerk in Nevada City have vastly different visions for the position. One would like to see it eliminated; the other sees it as part of the "checks and balances" every level of government needs.
Rocklin man arrested for allegedly killing his dog - Sac Bee, Placer Herald, Rocklin & Roseville Today
Rocklin police have arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing one of his dogs.
City nearing decision on wastewater - Auburn Journal
The city of Lincoln needs more time to solidify cost estimates for Auburn's share of a regional sewer pipeline and the city of Auburn is going to grant it.
Residents raise concerns about aquifer program - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville's Aquifer Storage Recovery program began approximately five years ago and recently completed its phase two testing, but not without some hiccups.
Greener locomotive welcomed at J.R. Davis Yard - Roseville Press-Tribune
A new locomotive, the second generation of UP's Genset line of diesels, that will substantially reduce harmful emissions from the area's largest pollution trouble spot.
Finding a Fix for Coldstream Canyon - Truckee Sierra Sun
The Truckee River is considered impaired by sediment, and the Donner Basin is considered a major contributor, but observers say within the Donner Basin, Cold Creek is really the problem.
California housing industry expects fewest starts in half-century - Sac Bee
The number of building permit application in the Sacramento market, including Placer County, is down nearly 50 percent.
Leadership Rocklin Graduates celebration June 12 - Rocklin & Roseville Today
The Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual Leadership Rocklin graduation ceremony at the upcoming Good Morning Rocklin breakfast meeting.
Roseville high schools raise their sights - Sac Bee
Drawing from schools as far away as Fairfax County, Va., Roseville educators are on a mission to make their high schools not just good, but excellent.
Hit-and-run suspect will face trial - Sac Bee
A Placer County judge ordered today that a Folsom woman will face a felony trial for the death last year of a 15-year-old Granite Bay girl who was struck while walking on the side of the road by a hit-and-run driver.
