Proposed college prep charter school petitions RUSD board - Placer Herald
Tom McClintock and Ted Gaines spoke on behalf of the school.  The RUSD will take 30 days to review the application.

Tom McClintock discusses Auburn dam, energy crisis - Auburn Sentinel
Speaking at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Forum, more commonly known as The Meddlers, Tom McClintock discussed earmarks, the Auburn dam, oil drilling and solar energy.

TRPA will revisit 3-lane proposal - Auburn Journal
The Journal's coverage of the reconsideration vote.

New ideas, attitudes on sewer upgrade - Colfax Record
With the exception of one person, there was a distinctly new, more positive attitude from concerned citizens at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. The packed 4-1/2 hour meeting was also characterized by the introduction of some new ideas meant to solve the city's sewer system funding crisis.

City staff lets out 'flustrations' - Colfax Record
Shortly before he resigned, former mayor Jim Albright told the Record he was "flustrated." Although flustrated is technically not a word (it's a colloquialism combining the words "flustered" and "frustrated"), it's probably the best word to describe the feelings of staff at Colfax City Hall.

Gaines discusses budget deficit - Lincoln News Messenger
Assemblyman Ted Gaines spoke to the Lincoln City Council on Tuesday on the potential impact of the state budget deficit on infrastructure funds.

Lowe's abandons plans for Rocklin store - Placer Herald
Due to factors such as permitting delays and increased cost estimates, a new Lowe's Home Improvement Center will not be coming to Rocklin.

Final decision on Northstar fine postponed - Sierra Sun
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board decided to not take action on the settlement Wednesday night that could fine Northstar Mountain Properties $2.75 million for water quality violations during the 2006 construction season.

Neighbors help keep vacancies in shape - Lincoln News Messenger
Foreclosures are on the rise in Lincoln, but a recent survey found many of the city's now-vacant homes still in remarkably good shape, thanks to neighbors who look after distressed properties.

County hit with free-speech lawsuit - The Union of Grass Valley
Animal advocate Susan Wallace has filed a lawsuit against Nevada County Sheriff's Office at a federal court in Sacramento alleging her freedom of speech rights were violated.

Nevada City makes fire chief a full-time gig - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City has its first full-time fire chief, and its public works director has additional responsibilities after action taken Wednesday night by the City Council.

New fires send smoke rolling into foothills - The Union of Grass Valley
Air quality is expected to suffer again today as smoke from fires burning in Trinity County wafts down the valley, temperatures heat up and ozone levels soar.

Sutter Roseville to open first neonatal ICU in Placer County - Sac Business Journal
Sutter Roseville Medical Center will open the first neonatal intensive care unit in Placer County on Sept. 3. Kaiser Permanente will open another when its new Roseville women's and children's center opens in January.

California utilities tops among solar power users - East Bay Business Journal
Roseville Electric is the tenth largest user of solar energy for electricity generation.

Road construction double-take - The Union of Grass Valley
The mid-Grass Valley roundabout and the adjacent project to fix the weave onto and off the Golden Center Freeway are now underway.

Kidnapping attempt may be linked to Lincoln case - Sac Bee
An attempted kidnapping of a 29-year-old woman in a Roseville shopping center may be linked to a similar incident in Lincoln, police said Thursday.

GB mom pleads not guilty by reason of insanity - Granite Bay Press Tribune
A Granite Bay woman accused of drowning her 8-day-old daughter entered a not guilty by reason of insanity plea in an Auburn courtroom Thursday morning.