Placer County News Roundup - July 15, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 07/15/2008 4:28 AM
Roseville lands on '100 best places' list - Sac Bee
Roseville made Money magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the magazine's August issue, the first time the city has earned that recognition.
Placer to lay off 8 in Building Department - Sac Bee
Citing a stagnant housing market, Placer County announced Monday that it will lay off eight employees in its Building Department.
County keeps 'nibbling away' at cost of Dorsey interchange - The Union of Grass Valley
A multi-million dollar priority traffic project is expected to get some funding, and the county could hire a lobbyist for a second straight year if county supervisors approve resolutions today at a special board meeting.
Placer County air quality improves - Auburn Journal
With visibility better than it's been in weeks and finally a tinge of blue in the sky, Placer County air showed marked improvement Monday with some outdoor activities scheduled to go on as planned.
Smoke sticking around this week - Truckee Sierra Sun
Thick smoke has caused some local residents to head to their doctors to seek treatment for respiratory problems -- and local air quality officials warn that air quality won't improve for several more days.
Crews begin water main replacement in Kings Beach grid - Truckee Sierra Sun
Until mid-September, Kings Beach residents can expect to see construction workers replacing water mains as part of the North Tahoe Public Utility District's Water Main Replacement Project.
Truckee market buoyed by timeshares, new homes - Truckee Sierra Sun
Truckee's high-end home market has remained surprisingly buoyant throughout a national real estate downturn that has hurt housing markets as close by as North Tahoe.
Community mourns loss of Roseville icon - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville is mourning the loss of Sylvia Besana, a lifelong Roseville resident whose leaves behind a storied career in education and involvement in the community.
Lincoln Hills Starbucks on chopping block? - Lincoln News Messenger
According to the Seattle Times, one of the stores on the chopping block is the Sun City Lincoln Hills location, at 1520 Del Webb Blvd. The information reportedly came from a source that said the store would be closing at the end of the month. That store was not on the list released by Starbucks Friday, however, and so will not be closing in July, at least.
The June sales numbers start rolling in - Sac Bee
The number of houses on the market in the greater Sacramento Region is at its lowest in 18 months, but foreclosure sales and tight credit are still delaying a real estate recovery.
Celebrate Penryn's history on July 19 - Loomis News
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Holmes, working with the Placer County Parks and Grounds Division, has organized a Community Volunteer Work Day at Griffith Quarry Park in Penryn.
Roseville made Money magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the magazine's August issue, the first time the city has earned that recognition.
Placer to lay off 8 in Building Department - Sac Bee
Citing a stagnant housing market, Placer County announced Monday that it will lay off eight employees in its Building Department.
County keeps 'nibbling away' at cost of Dorsey interchange - The Union of Grass Valley
A multi-million dollar priority traffic project is expected to get some funding, and the county could hire a lobbyist for a second straight year if county supervisors approve resolutions today at a special board meeting.
Placer County air quality improves - Auburn Journal
With visibility better than it's been in weeks and finally a tinge of blue in the sky, Placer County air showed marked improvement Monday with some outdoor activities scheduled to go on as planned.
Smoke sticking around this week - Truckee Sierra Sun
Thick smoke has caused some local residents to head to their doctors to seek treatment for respiratory problems -- and local air quality officials warn that air quality won't improve for several more days.
Crews begin water main replacement in Kings Beach grid - Truckee Sierra Sun
Until mid-September, Kings Beach residents can expect to see construction workers replacing water mains as part of the North Tahoe Public Utility District's Water Main Replacement Project.
Truckee market buoyed by timeshares, new homes - Truckee Sierra Sun
Truckee's high-end home market has remained surprisingly buoyant throughout a national real estate downturn that has hurt housing markets as close by as North Tahoe.
Community mourns loss of Roseville icon - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville is mourning the loss of Sylvia Besana, a lifelong Roseville resident whose leaves behind a storied career in education and involvement in the community.
Lincoln Hills Starbucks on chopping block? - Lincoln News Messenger
According to the Seattle Times, one of the stores on the chopping block is the Sun City Lincoln Hills location, at 1520 Del Webb Blvd. The information reportedly came from a source that said the store would be closing at the end of the month. That store was not on the list released by Starbucks Friday, however, and so will not be closing in July, at least.
The June sales numbers start rolling in - Sac Bee
The number of houses on the market in the greater Sacramento Region is at its lowest in 18 months, but foreclosure sales and tight credit are still delaying a real estate recovery.
Celebrate Penryn's history on July 19 - Loomis News
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Holmes, working with the Placer County Parks and Grounds Division, has organized a Community Volunteer Work Day at Griffith Quarry Park in Penryn.
