Placer County News Roundup - July 2, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 07/02/2008 6:21 AM
Board considers penalties over sewage - Sac Bee
The city of Roseville and Placer County may have to pay $126,000 in penalties for exceeding limits in treated sewage from wastewater treatment plants.
Kings Beach project may be reconsidered - Truckee Sierra Sun
After being voted down by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Wednesday, June 25, Board Member Steven Merrill has made a request for reconsideration on the Commercial Core project.
Council to consider tree plan and clustered housing appeals - Loomis News
The Loomis Town Council will consider appeals of a controversial tree plan and a clustered housing development at their meeting on Tuesday, July 8.
One of Colfax's fiercest advocates dies - Colfax Record
Gary Tood, 69, was hailed as a pillar of the Colfax community. He died Monday afternoon of a heart attack.
Placer County's raging blazes - The Union of Grass Valley
The Government Springs Fire in Placer County continued with no measurable containment Tuesday and has approached within six miles of Blue Canyon.
Firefighting chopper works out of Truckee Tahoe Airport - Truckee Sierra SUn
A Boeing 107 Sea Knight helicopter arrived at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Tuesday and hours after touching down, the dual rotor chopper was already in the air and on its way to fighting nearby fires on the Tahoe National Forest.
Fire restrictions issued on the Tahoe National Forest - The Union of Grass Valley
Officials with the Tahoe National Forest have issued restrictions that apply to all recreation in the forest, incluing campfire restrictions and OHV restrictions.
Fire danger heightened this Fourth - Auburn Journal
Local officials are making sure to get the word out to residents early -- you will be held responsible for any damages caused by a fire from the use of fireworks.
Air quality causes major concern - Auburn Journal and Truckee Sierra Sun
With no precipitation in sight and fires still burning, the smoky air is here to stay.
Marching orders clear: July 4 parade will go on - The Union of Grass Valley and Roseville Press Tribune
Despite fires, 4th of July celebrations will go on in Nevada City and Roseville.
Joerger development to be reintroduced - Truckee Sierra Sun
After a favorable reception from the Truckee Planning Commission, a reconfigured Joerger Ranch development will go to the town council Thursday night.
Leadership Rocklin recruiting community leaders for 2008 -2009 class - Rocklin & Roseville Today
The Rocklin Area Chamber is Seeking People to Shape the City's Future.
Jorge Aguilar of Rocklin appointed by Schwarzenegger - Rocklin & Roseville Today
Jorge Aguilar, 45, of Rocklin, has been appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Bear roams Auburn neighborhood - Auburn Journal
Andy Brannan discovered a black bear in the backyard of his Greenwood Avenue home.
Shoppers soak up Fountains - Roseville Press-Tribune
Originally conceived as a "big box power center," Roseville's newest retail center finally opens as an upscale mecca.
Sutter will keep birth center open - Sac Bee
Sutter Auburn Faith has added an obstetrician-gynecologist who will help keep its Family Birth Center open after the departure of two longtime physicians.
The city of Roseville and Placer County may have to pay $126,000 in penalties for exceeding limits in treated sewage from wastewater treatment plants.
Kings Beach project may be reconsidered - Truckee Sierra Sun
After being voted down by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Wednesday, June 25, Board Member Steven Merrill has made a request for reconsideration on the Commercial Core project.
Council to consider tree plan and clustered housing appeals - Loomis News
The Loomis Town Council will consider appeals of a controversial tree plan and a clustered housing development at their meeting on Tuesday, July 8.
One of Colfax's fiercest advocates dies - Colfax Record
Gary Tood, 69, was hailed as a pillar of the Colfax community. He died Monday afternoon of a heart attack.
Placer County's raging blazes - The Union of Grass Valley
The Government Springs Fire in Placer County continued with no measurable containment Tuesday and has approached within six miles of Blue Canyon.
Firefighting chopper works out of Truckee Tahoe Airport - Truckee Sierra SUn
A Boeing 107 Sea Knight helicopter arrived at the Truckee Tahoe Airport Tuesday and hours after touching down, the dual rotor chopper was already in the air and on its way to fighting nearby fires on the Tahoe National Forest.
Fire restrictions issued on the Tahoe National Forest - The Union of Grass Valley
Officials with the Tahoe National Forest have issued restrictions that apply to all recreation in the forest, incluing campfire restrictions and OHV restrictions.
Fire danger heightened this Fourth - Auburn Journal
Local officials are making sure to get the word out to residents early -- you will be held responsible for any damages caused by a fire from the use of fireworks.
Air quality causes major concern - Auburn Journal and Truckee Sierra Sun
With no precipitation in sight and fires still burning, the smoky air is here to stay.
Marching orders clear: July 4 parade will go on - The Union of Grass Valley and Roseville Press Tribune
Despite fires, 4th of July celebrations will go on in Nevada City and Roseville.
Joerger development to be reintroduced - Truckee Sierra Sun
After a favorable reception from the Truckee Planning Commission, a reconfigured Joerger Ranch development will go to the town council Thursday night.
Leadership Rocklin recruiting community leaders for 2008 -2009 class - Rocklin & Roseville Today
The Rocklin Area Chamber is Seeking People to Shape the City's Future.
Jorge Aguilar of Rocklin appointed by Schwarzenegger - Rocklin & Roseville Today
Jorge Aguilar, 45, of Rocklin, has been appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Bear roams Auburn neighborhood - Auburn Journal
Andy Brannan discovered a black bear in the backyard of his Greenwood Avenue home.
Shoppers soak up Fountains - Roseville Press-Tribune
Originally conceived as a "big box power center," Roseville's newest retail center finally opens as an upscale mecca.
Sutter will keep birth center open - Sac Bee
Sutter Auburn Faith has added an obstetrician-gynecologist who will help keep its Family Birth Center open after the departure of two longtime physicians.
