Taxing times - The Union of Grass Valley
Some possible legal snags have not stopped signature gathering to place a new Grass Valley sales tax before voters in November.

Second growth initiative signatures turned in - The Union of Grass Valley
About 1,100 unverified signatures were turned into Grass Valley City Clerk Kristi Bashor on Monday for the second of two growth initiatives slated for the November ballot.

Auburn meeting location riles Tahoe Vista residents - Truckee Sierra Sun
Tahoe Vista residents are upset that a Placer County Planning Commission meeting regarding a local issue is being held 90 miles away in Auburn.

The Ponds at Granite Bay goes on auction block July 12 - Granite Bay Press Tribune
The trophy property will be auctioned off so owner can focus his attention on new business ventures.

Dry, hot weather fuels Foresthill fires - Auburn Journal
Two lightning-sparked wildland fires burning near Foresthill since June 21 have grown to char nearly 8,000 acres, leaving roads closed and fire resources taxed.

Fighting area blazes has cost $28M so far - The Union of Grass Valley
The three major fire complexes in Northern California that have fouled Nevada County's air for two weeks have cost almost $28 million to suppress and the meter is still running.

Smoky conditions cause discomfort - Roseville Press Tribune, The Union of Grass Valley, and Rocklin & Roseville Today
Widespread smoky conditions continue to affect Placer County from the valley floor to the Lake Tahoe area from fires inside and outside of the county.

Smoke questions cloud July 19 Tevis Cup ride's future - Auburn Journal
This year's 100-mile ride from Squaw Valley to Auburn is still scheduled to start July 19, but smoky air could cause cancellation.

Finley now a one-way street - Auburn Journal
City Public Works crews completed signage and paint work Monday designating Finley Street between High and Orange streets as one-way in the southbound direction.

Sales of million-dollar Tahoe homes fall - Sacramento Bee
You may have heard that there is a real estate slump...?

Jim Ruffalo column: Departing captain helped change culture at APD - Auburn Journal
Ruffalo praises retiring Auburn police Captain Jim Weldon, and also notes that former Supervisor Harriet White recently called Jennifer Montgomery the "best candidate" for the 5th district.

Juceam restraining order decision continued - Auburn Journal
A temporary restraining order was left in place against Scott and Lorena Juceam, keeping them away fron the lawyer for the nanny they blame for their daughter's death.

Local law enforcement kept busy over holiday weekend - Truckee Sierra Sun
The 4th falling on a Friday led to larger crowds, but the new holidat booze ban and agressive patrolling led to a quiet holiday weekend.

Police to conduct 'active shooter' training - Roseville Press Tribune
The training, to take place today and next week, focuses on ways to respond to active shooter situations or other violent incidents on school campuses.

Stabbing suspect bail postponed yet again - Auburn Journal
Like the headline says.

Rocklin gas station worker indicted in credit card scheme - Sac Bee
And again, like the headline says.