Local Dems in Denver: Placer County activists playing role at convention - Roseville Press-Tribune
Diana Midoshi of Rocklin never thought she'd live to see a serious female presidential contender. Now, she's playing an active role in Hillary Clinton's history-making - if less-than-successful - run for president at this week's Democratic National Convention in Denver.

9 percent increase built in to Placer budget - Auburn Journal
Placer County has an $865 million budget strategy for the coming year - a nine percent increase in projected spending over last year's $792 million.

Placer County wine ordinance wins supes approval - Auburn Journal and Sac Bee
After two years and more than a dozen public meetings, Supervisors gave a 5-0 vote of approval Tuesday to an ordinance intended to encourage the growth of the wine industry in rural Placer County and retain the area's agricultural underpinnings.

WestPark amendment stimulates resident concerns - Roseville Press-Tribune
Changes in the WestPark development, including an increase in density and increase is affordable housing, have some residents concerned.

Eureka gives pilot program gets go-ahead - Granite Bay Press-Tribune
No longer seeking a charter school, the Eureka Union School District is moving forward with plans to kick-start innovative curriculum techniques throughout the district.

Access denied for many Sierra College students - Lincoln News Messenger
Officials say state budget stalemate making enrollment issues worse.

Truckee's Sierra College set to open doors early - Sierra Sun
With construction on schedule and a curriculum boasting a variety of new classes, doors may open early at the Sierra College campus in Truckee and enrollment is filling up fast.

City to accept federal funds for Hirschman's Pond trail - The Union of Grass Valley
Tonight, Nevada City council members plan to accept a $195,000 federal grant that will allow the completion of a trail near Hirschman's Pond.

Truckee's town attorney announces retirement - Sierra Sun
Dennis Crab speaks with unabashed pride of his 13 year run as Town Attorney.

New "bike-hike-ride" scenic trail near Auburn gets go-ahead - Auburn Journal
North Fork Trail wins unanimous supes approval despite objections from "Friends of the North Fork."

Pack of dog park proponents push for Grass Valley facility - The Union of Grass Valley
A group of dog lovers think there is enough demand to create a dog park in Grass Valley, and they will meet at 5 p.m. today at City Hall to discuss it.

Five-year price picture isn't all doom and gloom - Sac Bee
The bottom may have fallen out of Sacramento home prices, but most owners are better off than five years ago, which values up 22% from 2003.

Caltrans chief tours and talks along I-80 - Sac Bee
Will Kempton, the head of Caltrans, joined local and federal officials Tuesday in Roseville to showcase improvements along one of the state's busiest arterials.

Maloof Foundation grant funds new youth center - Lincoln News Messenger
A long-deferred dream for Lincoln youth has come to fruition, thanks to the deep pockets of the Maloof family. A youth center targeting middle-school students is taking shape at the vacant fire station on H Street and will be unveiled after an "extreme makeover" renovation Sept. 2.

City sends Longs to drawing board - The Union of Grass Valley
Grass Valley officials and one resident assured Longs Drugs Tuesday there will be high hurdles to jump before a new store is approved for the chain at Idaho-Maryland Road and East Main Street.