Placer County News Roundup - June 25, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 06/25/2008 7:02 AM
Former Roseville councilwoman runs again, as husband's term ends - Sac Bee
Former Roseville mayor Pauline Roccucci announced she will run for City Council in November, possibly replacing her husband, Richard.
Salcedo jury continues deliberations - Auburn Journal
The jury in the case against Veronica Martinez Salcedo, a babysitter accused of shaking a 15-month-old girl, remains in deliberations, a week after closing arguments.
Smoke for area forest fires blankets Auburn - Auburn Journal, Truckee Sierra Sun, The Union of Grass Valley
As smoke continued to linger in the air Tuesday, local air-pollution officials issued health advisories to help keep residents safe.
Supervisors discuss wastewater options - Auburn Journal
Placer County Supervisors saw their first glimpse Tuesday of a parallel dilemma the county faces along with the City of Auburn on what to do to in order to meet ever-tightening state and federal wastewater regulations.
Roccucci knows his, as well as city's, limits - Roseville Press-Tribune
Even though Roseville city councilman Richard Roccucci has just a few months until his tenure as a council member ends, he still has much to accomplish and is proud of what he's been involved with during his past eight years in office.
Return of the red light cameras - Roseville Press-Tribune
At last Wednesday's city council meeting Roseville city council members unanimously approved the reinstating of cameras to catch red-light runners and adopted next fiscal year's budget.
Loomis rings in fiscal new year with balanced budget - Loomis News
Thanks to an approved balanced budget and council agreement on goals, the Town of Loomis will ring in a new fiscal year next week.
Sales tax decline in forecast - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City council members will consider a budget tonight that projects a 6.5 percent decline in sales tax revenue in the next year and a request to hike rates for a water department.
Lincoln to honor four students at State of the City breakfast - Sac Bee
The annual Lincoln State of the City breakfast on Wednesday will recognize four Lincoln High School students for their civic accomplishments.
Fire disaster came close to Michigan Bluff, Foresthill - Auburn Journal
A lightning-strike fire that erupted over the weekend came dangerously close to spreading into the mountain communities of Foresthill and Michigan Bluff, Placer County's top fire official said Tuesday.
Crews hold fire line - The Union of Grass Valley
Residents were voluntarily evacuating from this village Tuesday as the Scotchman Fire one mile to the east threatened vacation homes, but no permanent residences.
One year later: Residents recover from Angora Fire - Truckee Sierra Sun
One year after the fire, some people are willing to tell you their versions of the Angora inferno.
Penryn School earns California Distinguished School Award - Loomis News
Penryn Elementary School has earned top grades by being named a Distinguished School by the California Department of Education.
Eureka foundation hires first director - Granite Bay Press-Tribune
The Eureka Schools Foundation last week announced it was tapping a public relations veteran to become the first paid executive director in the group's history.
Fountains at Roseville Grand Opening - Rocklin & Roseville Today and Roseville Press-Tribune
When a shopping center calls itself Fountains at Roseville, it better live up to its moniker.
Auburn's landmark theater gets a face-lift - Sac Bee
A new marquee and tower sign for the old State Theatre in Auburn have gone up this week as part of ongoing efforts to renovate the building.
Man robs Wells Fargo Bank - Lincoln News Messenger and Sac Bee
The Wells Fargo bank in the Raley's shopping center in Lincoln was robbed Monday afternoon by a suspected serial bank robber who escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Suspected nuisance bear captured in trap - Truckee Sierra Sun
Another yearling black bear was killed in the North Lake Tahoe area last Friday after a trap was set to catch a nuisance bear that had damaged private property.
Former Roseville mayor Pauline Roccucci announced she will run for City Council in November, possibly replacing her husband, Richard.
Salcedo jury continues deliberations - Auburn Journal
The jury in the case against Veronica Martinez Salcedo, a babysitter accused of shaking a 15-month-old girl, remains in deliberations, a week after closing arguments.
Smoke for area forest fires blankets Auburn - Auburn Journal, Truckee Sierra Sun, The Union of Grass Valley
As smoke continued to linger in the air Tuesday, local air-pollution officials issued health advisories to help keep residents safe.
Supervisors discuss wastewater options - Auburn Journal
Placer County Supervisors saw their first glimpse Tuesday of a parallel dilemma the county faces along with the City of Auburn on what to do to in order to meet ever-tightening state and federal wastewater regulations.
Roccucci knows his, as well as city's, limits - Roseville Press-Tribune
Even though Roseville city councilman Richard Roccucci has just a few months until his tenure as a council member ends, he still has much to accomplish and is proud of what he's been involved with during his past eight years in office.
Return of the red light cameras - Roseville Press-Tribune
At last Wednesday's city council meeting Roseville city council members unanimously approved the reinstating of cameras to catch red-light runners and adopted next fiscal year's budget.
Loomis rings in fiscal new year with balanced budget - Loomis News
Thanks to an approved balanced budget and council agreement on goals, the Town of Loomis will ring in a new fiscal year next week.
Sales tax decline in forecast - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City council members will consider a budget tonight that projects a 6.5 percent decline in sales tax revenue in the next year and a request to hike rates for a water department.
Lincoln to honor four students at State of the City breakfast - Sac Bee
The annual Lincoln State of the City breakfast on Wednesday will recognize four Lincoln High School students for their civic accomplishments.
Fire disaster came close to Michigan Bluff, Foresthill - Auburn Journal
A lightning-strike fire that erupted over the weekend came dangerously close to spreading into the mountain communities of Foresthill and Michigan Bluff, Placer County's top fire official said Tuesday.
Crews hold fire line - The Union of Grass Valley
Residents were voluntarily evacuating from this village Tuesday as the Scotchman Fire one mile to the east threatened vacation homes, but no permanent residences.
One year later: Residents recover from Angora Fire - Truckee Sierra Sun
One year after the fire, some people are willing to tell you their versions of the Angora inferno.
Penryn School earns California Distinguished School Award - Loomis News
Penryn Elementary School has earned top grades by being named a Distinguished School by the California Department of Education.
Eureka foundation hires first director - Granite Bay Press-Tribune
The Eureka Schools Foundation last week announced it was tapping a public relations veteran to become the first paid executive director in the group's history.
Fountains at Roseville Grand Opening - Rocklin & Roseville Today and Roseville Press-Tribune
When a shopping center calls itself Fountains at Roseville, it better live up to its moniker.
Auburn's landmark theater gets a face-lift - Sac Bee
A new marquee and tower sign for the old State Theatre in Auburn have gone up this week as part of ongoing efforts to renovate the building.
Man robs Wells Fargo Bank - Lincoln News Messenger and Sac Bee
The Wells Fargo bank in the Raley's shopping center in Lincoln was robbed Monday afternoon by a suspected serial bank robber who escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Suspected nuisance bear captured in trap - Truckee Sierra Sun
Another yearling black bear was killed in the North Lake Tahoe area last Friday after a trap was set to catch a nuisance bear that had damaged private property.
