It's Musical Chairs Time for California Pols - SF Chron Political Blog
Republican state Sen. Tom McClintock, for example, has taken the Boy Scout motto "Be Prepared" to heart by opening 2010 campaign committees for both lieutenant governor and the state Board of Equalization, even while he's running for a North State congressional seat in November.

Jeff Pelline column: Tooting Sue's horn for good reason - The Union of Grass Valley
I admired Supervisor Sue Horne's hutzpa this week in deciding to "just say no" to a three- to eight-fold increase in fees for new residential building to help pay for road projects during the next 22 years.

Op-Ed: Time for a Change at Rocklin's City Hall - Auburn Sentinel
Duane Wilson, Rocklin resident, says all three incumbents should be tossed.

Historic building bagged for new Town Hall - Loomis News
In closed session during their July 8 meeting, Loomis Town Council directed staff to proceed with the purchase and sales agreement of the former South Placer Municipal Utility District building on Taylor Road.

Council chops tree fee - Loomis News
The town council, at their May 28 meeting, voted 3 to 2, with council members Walt Scherer and Rhonda Morillas voting no, to repeal the $50 tree removal permit service fee.

Sandy Beach project approved -- in Auburn - Truckee Sierra Sun
Tahoe Vista residents were unhappy with the Placer County Planning Commission's approval Thursday of the Sandy Beach development.

City Council seats up for election - Colfax Record
Three seats are up, and the City is taking applications for the vacancy caused by the resignation of councilwoman Sharon Gieras as well.

Biscuits & Gravy - City Status of Colfax Called into Question - Auburn Sentinel
At a public hearing held last week, the meeting got out of hand as protesters presented signed letters of opposition to a sewer rate hike (meant to help pay for the town's new waste water treatment plant and subsequent upgrades) and urged the city to dis-incorporate.

County employees asking for new union election - The Union of Grass Valley
Some Nevada County employees upset about how they were notified of a union election last year have circulated a petition for a re-vote.

Editorial: Two tiers in Roseville - Sac Bee
But what happens if an inmate who qualifies can't afford the $50-a-night tab? Allowing alternative sentencing only for those who can afford to pay amounts to a two-tiered system of justice: one for the poor, one for the more prosperous.

Air quality advisory until Monday - Roseville Press-Tribune
The Placer County Air Pollution Control District issued another air quality advisory in effect until Monday.

Challenging weather ahead for firefighters - Sierra Sun
Firefighters in Northern California won't get much of a break from the record heat this weekend and are likely to face an additional weather challenge -- potential lightning followed by wind.

1 dead in Butte wildfire - The Union of Grass Valley
Shifting weather patterns and winds may not help firefighters battling the rekindled Camp Fire near Concow in Butte County, where an unidentified person was found dead Friday.

East Lincoln arterial to be renamed Joiner Parkway next week - Sac Bee
The two streets already connect, but now the whole length will be known as Joiner Parkway.

Federal agents sweep Tahoe for illegal immigrants - Truckee Sierra Sun
Forty-two residents living illegally in the greater Tahoe area were taken from their homes and businesses in a raid by federal agents.

Roseville police arrest two suspects in catalytic converter thefts - Sac Bee
Two Sacramento men suspected of possessing stolen catalytic converters from vehicles were arrested early Friday.