Jeff Pelline column: Let's work together to manage growth - The Union of Grass Valley
Pelline says we must before responsible growth, not against all growth.

Hampton Inn appeal hearing Monday - Auburn Journal
The Auburn City Council will consider an appeal to the proposed three-story 104-room Hampton Inn project off Interstate 80 and Russell Road in Auburn Monday night.

Region turns to mixed-use to pave way for new downtowns - Sac Business Journal
In Rocklin, the city for the first time is turning to the mixed-use land designation in hopes that it will help create a downtown core and enliven commercial arteries.

Placer land sells for $12M - Sac Business Journal
The land, full of wetlands and a candidate for preservation, sold for $12 million, or about $14,700 an acre -- a bargain according to those familiar with the price of similar land.

Facing Salcedo decision, county DA looks back - Auburn Journal
After two hung juries, the Placer County DA's office will announce Monday whether to order a rare third trial in the "shaken-baby" case.

Bill Martin op-ed: Sierra College deserves support - Auburn Journal
Martin maeks the case the Sierra College should not be left behind in regional higher education planning.

Environmental group challenges logger's land use - Truckee Sierra Sun
A regional environmental group is readying a lawsuit against a Sierra County decision to rezone timber lands north of Truckee, but property owner Sierra Pacific Industry and county officials say the change doesn't mean development.

Nevada City council candidate deadline looms - The Union of Grass Valley
Those interested in running in the Nov. 3 election for the lone open seat on the Nevada City council must file nominating papers by Aug. 8.

Health, labor join forces to battle for bucks in California budget standoff - Sac Bee
Fiscal conservatives like Sen. Tom McClintock said interest groups are to blame for the growth of state bureaucracy.

Petition fights cut in bus routes, higher fares - The Union of Grass Valley
A Grass Valley man has begun circulating a petition to halt changes that could reduce bus routes that people rely on to get to work and school.

Rogue black bear shot dead after Tahoe home break-ins - Sac Bee
A nearly 400-pound, male black bear, believed responsible for a series of home break-ins in the Meeks Bay and Rubicon areas of Lake Tahoe, was shot and killed Friday night by an El Dorado County deputy sheriff.

Lincoln man shot to death - Sac Bee
Family members discovered the body of 32-year-old Robert Joseph Vargas in the brush behind his home on S. Forbes Road about 1 p.m. with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound.