Placer County News Roundup - July 18, 2008 (Catchup)
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 07/18/2008 7:23 AM
Editor's Note: This is a catchup of the most interesting articles from local papers in the past couple days. I had to fly to DC and back and then down to San Francisco today. Just busy...
Rocklin trustees reconsider proposed college prep charter school - Sac Bee
Trustees of the Rocklin Unified School District will consider a revised petition tonight to open a seventh- to 12-grade college preparatory charter school, which they denied early this year.
Three in line for city council - The Union of Grass Valley
A trio of candidates have filed for the three Grass Valley City Council seats up for grabs in November, but Mayor Mark Johnson and Vice Mayor Lisa Swarthout said Thursday they are unsure whether they will run again.
41 gay couples have received marriage licenses in county - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada County has issued 41 marriage licenses to same-sex couples since June 15, the first day gay couples were legally permitted to wed in California.
Clover Valley project delayed by lawsuit - Placer Herald
Despite losing by fewer than 500 votes in a referendum to keep developers out of Clover Valley, those fighting to preserve it have not given up.
Elaine O'Deegan op-ed: Clover Valley deal fails to materialize - Sac Bee
Whatever became of the promise by the owners of Clover Valley, the United Auburn Indian Community and the city of Rocklin to purchase and preserve as open space the entire valley floor of Clover Valley?
Hilltop decisions held off - Truckee Sierra Sun
Concerns about water, traffic and housing sizes cause the Truckee Town Council to delay action on the Hilltop project after a five-hour meeting Wednesday night.
Lowe's drops plans for Rocklin store, city official says - Sac Bee
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse apparently won't be coming to Rocklin after all.
Eureka Union chief lays out plans for magnet school district - Sac Bee and Granite Bay Press-Tribune
The new superintendent of Granite Bay's Eureka Union School District announced Tuesday night his plans to create a "magnet district" that would attract parents seeking more innovative curriculum for their children.
City recommends budget cuts - Placer Herald
In anticipation of reduced revenues, the city staff presented the Rocklin City Council with some recommended budget cuts to help make up for the shortfall.
Thunder Valley casino expansion bodes well for entertainment options - Auburn Journal
At 3,000 seats and a driving distance of only 22 miles from Downtown Auburn, the new Thunder Valley Casino performing arts center promises to ramp up the entertainment quotient in Placer County.
William Jessup to build $25M student housing - Placer Herald
William Jessup University held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new $25 million, 192-bed student housing center.
Bus route to Santucci Center still in the works - Auburn Journal
Anyone needing a ride to the new Bill Santucci Justice Center in Roseville may be surprised when they look at a public bus route map and don't see a line.
Roseville wireless 911 calls now routed for faster response - Sac Bee
A change ends a longstanding problem in which some people calling 911 on their wireless phones in Roseville would be connected to the California Highway Patrol, instead of to the city's police and fire communications center.
Rocklin trustees reconsider proposed college prep charter school - Sac Bee
Trustees of the Rocklin Unified School District will consider a revised petition tonight to open a seventh- to 12-grade college preparatory charter school, which they denied early this year.
Three in line for city council - The Union of Grass Valley
A trio of candidates have filed for the three Grass Valley City Council seats up for grabs in November, but Mayor Mark Johnson and Vice Mayor Lisa Swarthout said Thursday they are unsure whether they will run again.
41 gay couples have received marriage licenses in county - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada County has issued 41 marriage licenses to same-sex couples since June 15, the first day gay couples were legally permitted to wed in California.
Clover Valley project delayed by lawsuit - Placer Herald
Despite losing by fewer than 500 votes in a referendum to keep developers out of Clover Valley, those fighting to preserve it have not given up.
Elaine O'Deegan op-ed: Clover Valley deal fails to materialize - Sac Bee
Whatever became of the promise by the owners of Clover Valley, the United Auburn Indian Community and the city of Rocklin to purchase and preserve as open space the entire valley floor of Clover Valley?
Hilltop decisions held off - Truckee Sierra Sun
Concerns about water, traffic and housing sizes cause the Truckee Town Council to delay action on the Hilltop project after a five-hour meeting Wednesday night.
Lowe's drops plans for Rocklin store, city official says - Sac Bee
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse apparently won't be coming to Rocklin after all.
Eureka Union chief lays out plans for magnet school district - Sac Bee and Granite Bay Press-Tribune
The new superintendent of Granite Bay's Eureka Union School District announced Tuesday night his plans to create a "magnet district" that would attract parents seeking more innovative curriculum for their children.
City recommends budget cuts - Placer Herald
In anticipation of reduced revenues, the city staff presented the Rocklin City Council with some recommended budget cuts to help make up for the shortfall.
Thunder Valley casino expansion bodes well for entertainment options - Auburn Journal
At 3,000 seats and a driving distance of only 22 miles from Downtown Auburn, the new Thunder Valley Casino performing arts center promises to ramp up the entertainment quotient in Placer County.
William Jessup to build $25M student housing - Placer Herald
William Jessup University held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new $25 million, 192-bed student housing center.
Bus route to Santucci Center still in the works - Auburn Journal
Anyone needing a ride to the new Bill Santucci Justice Center in Roseville may be surprised when they look at a public bus route map and don't see a line.
Roseville wireless 911 calls now routed for faster response - Sac Bee
A change ends a longstanding problem in which some people calling 911 on their wireless phones in Roseville would be connected to the California Highway Patrol, instead of to the city's police and fire communications center.
