Justice center opens in Roseville - Sac Bee and Roseville Press Tribune
Placer County's new Bill Santucci Justice Center was dedicated Wednesday before about 300 guests. The center, which features nine courtrooms, is expected to make it easier for residents of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln to take care of judicial matters.

John Doolittle Op-ed: Regional wastewater plant is best choice for Auburn's future - Sac Bee
The Congressman argues that long term benefits make it clear that Auburn should connect to the regional water treatment plant in Lincoln.

Lincoln council adopts budget - Sac Bee
The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve a $129.6 million budget that includes $40,000 for three local nonprofit groups.  Linda Stackpoole voted no.

Dry Creek cuts $1 million - Sac Bee
Faced with its first drop in student enrollment in 20 years and uncertain state funding, the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District approved about $1 million in cuts to its 2008-09 budget.

Sierra trustees to run again - Sac Bee
As we have reported elsewhere, but now covered in the Bee's weekly Placer insert, Klein and Leslie will run again while Simmons will not.

Red-light cameras returning to Roseville in September - Sac Bee
Ditto above.  Roseville's red-light cameras could be up and running by September, now that the City Council has approved a contract with a new vendor.

City faces hard choices to balance its budget - Colfax Record
Council considers drastic cost-cutting measures - Colfax Record
Even dis incorporation, bankruptcy, and closing of the Placer Sheriff's substation contract were discussed.  But no hard decisions have yet to be made.

Sewer rate hike protest gains local momentum - Colfax Record
The drive to enlist enough property owners to protest the proposed escalation of Colfax sewer rates may be approaching the critical number needed to defeat the rate increase.

Fires in Nevada, Placer counties are lower priority - Truckee Sierra Sun
More than 1,000 wildfires raging in California have created competition for resources to battle the blazes choking Nevada, Sierra and Placer counties, and a fire official Wednesday said an air inversion layer will have to lift before smoky conditions improve.

Agency kills three-lane, roundabout plan for KB - Truckee Sierra Sun
After an all-day meeting Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency board shot down a plan featuring three lanes and roundabouts in the Kings Beach Commercial Core plan.

Legal snag on proposed sales tax possible - The Union of Grass Valley
There could be a legal hang-up with the proposed Grass Valley sales tax initiative, expected for the November ballot.

Water Meter Mandate - Truckee Sierra Sun
Water meters will be in placer for half of residents by 2010, and all by 2012.

Changes to NID benefits OK'd - The Union of Grass Valley
Health benefits for Nevada Irrigation District employees and retirees were finally approved after months of negotiations.

Downtown library reopens after facelift - Roseville Press-Tribune
Like the headline says.

Western States Endurance Run canceled - Auburn Journal
The air is just too smoky from area fires, organizers decide.

Skateboards not welcome in new park - Auburn Sentinel
The Auburn City Council approved 4 -1 the first reading of an ordinance regulating the use and operation of city recreational facilities and authorizing penalties for non-compliance.