Burn permits suspended in three counties - Sac Bee, Marysville Appeal-Democrat and The Union of Grass Valley
State fire officials are suspending burn permits in much of Nevada, Placer and Yuba counties beginning today.

Drought, smoke hurting farmers - The Union of Grass Valley
Mother Nature is wreaking havoc with area farmers this year: a drought, a freeze and now smoke from wildfires.

40-acre wildfire cuts off Foresthill Divide for three hours - Auburn Journal
A wildland fire that broke out late Monday afternoon between Old Foresthill Road and Foresthill Road shut down vehicle traffic for nearly three hours to and from the Foresthill Divide.

Mountaintop smoke spotter hired on for Martis Fire Lookout - Truckee Sierra Sun
Step into Rick Baender's summer office and the only thing you will notice is the 360-degree view of the Tahoe National Forest.  But his view has a purpose, he's a fire spotter.

Fire chars two acres off Highway 193 - Lincoln News Messenger
A grass fire blackened two acres off Highway 193 just outside of downtown Lincoln on Monday morning.

Fireworks displays closely monitored this year - Auburn Journal
Auburn's fireworks display is on, but will be monitored closely.

Fireworks show is on, sales banned - The Union of Grass Valley
The fireworks show at the fairgrounds on Friday night is still on, although organizers were working Monday to arrange transportation and parking for the event.

Fireworks display canceled - Colfax Record
The grand finale to Colfax's annual Independence Day celebration has been canceled.

Roseville warns against illegal fireworks - Sac Bee
Fire officials are warning residents that enforcement of the law against illegal fireworks will be vigorous this week, and the minimum fine is $500.

Delta breeze starting to clear air - Sac Bee
Sacramento Valley residents were finally able to see clouds against a hint of blue sky Monday -- a sign of fresher air for those brushed by the onshore winds.

Clustered housing subdivision approved, then appealed - Loomis News
For the first time, the Loomis Planning Commission approved a clustered housing subdivision, but that decision has now been appealed to the town council.

Tech Center moves ahead with plans for third building - The Union of Grass Valley
The developers of the Nevada City Tech Center are poised to start work on a third building now that the city's Planning Commission has approved architectural and landscaping plans.

Grand Jury commends Colfax - Colfax Record
The Grand Jury report states the city of Colfax "officials, employees and consultants have acted responsibly and as promptly as resources allowed to address problems with the city's old wastewater treatment plant.

Kings Beach housing project awarded large grant - Truckee Sierra Sun
A project that proposes to triple the amount of affordable housing on four Kings Beach sites is one step closer to accomplishing its goal after recently being awarded a $3.3 million grant from California's Infill Infrastructure Program.

Governor signs limited holiday liquor ban for Truckee River - Sac Bee and Rocklin & Roseville Today
The Truckee River booze ban for holiday weekends is in effect.

Inmate dies in Placer County jail cell - Sac Bee
A Placer County jail inmate died in his cell Saturday of natural causes.