Dems make early ad buys in two CA House seats - AP via San Jose Mercury News
The DCCC has more money than the NRCC, and they're not afraid to spend it.  The Committee has reserved TV tme to help Democratic incumbent Jerry McNerney and Democratic nominee Charlie Brown.

Supes to decide on Kings Beach traffic proposal - Auburn Journal
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will reconsider a three-lane road for the Kings Beach Com-mercial Core Project in Tahoe Tuesday.

Truckee looks to Congress for help with post office - Sierra Sun
The Truckee Town Council decided to elicit help from Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman John Doolittle in their effort to keep the Post Office downtoan.

How to keep it a charming little town - The Union of Grass Valley
Managing the growth of Grass Valley, both to keep it charming as well as provide an adequate infrastructure, is expected to dominate tonight's City Council meeting.

Sunday market, horse carriage on council agenda - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada City council will consider bringing a horse-drawn carriage back to the downtown, the future of the Sunday Market and spending $105,859 to purchase and install solar panels at its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday.

Spanning the decades, Foresthill Bridge stands as enduring Auburn-area symbol - Auburn Journal
Originally buily to just clear the lake to be formed by the Auburn Dam, the bridge now soars above the American River Canyon and a local symbol.

Slowdown on Folsom Lake anticipated as water level drops - Sac Bee
As the water gets shallower, the boats must go slower. That's the reality at Folsom Lake as dam releases that exceed inflow from the reservoir's water sources draw down lake volume and make cruising on the shrinking surface less safe.

Fire burning near Foresthill expected to be contained Wednesday - Auburn Journal
The American River Complex blaze is expected to be contained by Wednesday, U.S. Forest Serv-ice officials said Monday.

Acton, Juceams close to agreement on restraining order - Auburn Journal
An apparent agreement has been reached between the parents of Hannah Rose Juceam, whose nanny is accused of causing her death, and the defense attorney in the case, who filed a temporary restraining order and request to stop harassment against Scott and Lorena Juceam.

Los Lagos fire under investigation - Granite Bay Press Tribune
Granite Bay's exclusive Los Lagos community was the site of a Saturday night blaze that destroyed an 8,000-square-foot mansion- and fire investigators are trying to find out what started it.

So Long Starbucks - Sierra Sun
The Tahoe City Starbucks is one of six hundred nationwide that is closing.