If Rocklin's new red light cameras catch you, tickets start Friday - Sac Bee
Rocklin police are warning motorists that beginning Friday, citations will be issued to people who run the red lights at Rocklin Road and Interstate 80.

Former Planning Commissioner pleads the Fifth - Auburn Journal
Michelle Ollar-Burris will not have to testify in a county civil suit filed against her and two other parties.

Harris to run again for City Council - The Union of Grass Valley
Sally Harris announced today that she will run in the Nov. 3 special election for a lone Nevada City council seat.

Judge: Lawsuit against railroad can go forward - Roseville Press-Tribune
A U.S. District Court judge on Friday denied a motion by Union Pacific to dismiss a Roseville couple's environmental lawsuit against the railroad.

McCain meets supporters at private Tahoe fundraiser - Sierra Sun
More than 100 people attended a private John McCain fundraiser on the Lakeshore Boulevard in Incline Village.

County's jobless rate at 10-year high - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada County's June employment rate of 6.6 percent was the highest in 10 years, according to the state's Employment Development Department.

Yosemite fire clouds local skies - Sierra Sun
New smoke is pouring into the Truckee-Tahoe area from a fire to the south just as the lightning fires to the west are dying down.

Bruce Kranz op-ed: Making a stand against future gridlock in Kings Beach - Sierra Sun
Bruce Kranz has to be commended for sticking to his guns over this issue...not sure it is benefitting him politically.

Bob McCormick op-ed: Elected officials need to remember that they work for their constituents - Sierra Sun
Kings Beach resident Bob McCormick says Kranz' zealous fight for the 4-lane alternative led to his removal from TRPA.

Slumping economy benefits Auburn pawn shop - Auburn Journal
With gas prices up and construction jobs down, business has never been better at the Auburn Jewelry and Loan Pawnshop on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn.