Mayor, Council member resign - Colfax Record
In the wake of Tuesday's contentious and volatile three-hour public hearing, Mayor Jim Albright and council member Sharon Gieras submitted letters of resignation on Wednesday.

Incumbents challenged for council seats - Placer Herald
The Rocklin Citizens for Council Change said it hopes to find and support candidates who will run against Mayor Brett Story, Vice Mayor Peter Hill and Magnuson in November.

State of City plays up positives of slow economic times - Lincoln News Messenger
Despite the financial challenge it presents, the lagging economy offers a chance for Lincoln leaders to pause and regroup for the future, Mayor Primo Santini said in last week's State of the City address.

Winds could blow smoke out of area - The Union of Grass Valley (7/4/08)
Southwest winds could blow wildfire smoke out of Nevada County for the Independence Day weekend.

Smoke to return starting Sunday - The Union of Grass Valley
With temperatures expected to rise to 101 degrees in the coming week and firefighters planning burnout operations to stop fires in Placer County this weekend, smoky air is expected to settle over the foothills again starting Sunday.

American River fires grow - The Union of Grass Valley
As fire crews gained containment on two out of three fires burning within the Yuba River Complex, a shift in wind intensified fire activity within the steep American River canyon.

Town offers to buy SPMUD building - Loomis News
The Town of Loomis has presented a purchase offer to the South Placer Municipal Utility District to buy their vacated building on Taylor Road.

Seventh district school set to open - Loomis News
International Baccalaureate charter school will open in August.

Judge to rule July 28 on nanny charges - Sac Bee and Auburn Journal
Placer Superior Court Judge Robert P. McElhany announced Thursday that he will rule July 28 whether to dismiss charges or order a third trial against Veronica Martinez Salcedo.

Motorist hit by off-duty detective gets $4.5 million - Sac Bee
Loomis man rear-ended by a Sacramento sheriff's staffer can no longer work.

Roseville celebrates the 4th in style - Roseville Press-Tribune, The Union of Grass Valley, and Placer Herald
A recap of 4th of July celebrations.

Rocklin leads in fight against underage drinking - Placer Herald
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has authorized an $87,000 grant to the cities of Rocklin, Roseville and Lincoln to help combat alcohol related crime.

Fair attendance down - Roseville Press-Tribune
The heat, smoke and slow economy are blamed.

Loomis permit problems might have Homewood heading out - Sac Business Journal
One of Loomis' largest sales tax generators may have to leave town due to permit problems.

Nationwide recall of youth beds issued after Roseville tot's death - Sac Bee and Roseville Press-Tribune
A toddler's death in Roseville prompted the voluntary nationwide recall Thursday of two makes of youth beds.

Search continues for Truckee pilot - Truckee Sierra-Sun
The search for a Truckee pilot missing since flying out of Truckee-Tahoe Airport Wednesday continued into the weekend.

I-80 crash ejects, kills driver east of Auburn - Sac Bee
A 30-year old Sacramento County man died late Thursday night in a car crash about 15 miles east of Auburn in Placer County.

Placer County Water Agency update July 2008 - Rocklin & Roseville Today
Major improvements will be made to the spillway on the dam at French Meadows Reservoir.