Placer County News Roundup - August 29, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 08/29/2008 5:21 AM
Council OKs land purchase for bypass, flood control projects - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln City Council approved a property purchase on Tuesday that would provide 3.4 million cubic yards of fill dirt for the Highway 65 bypass project, as well as land for a storm water retention facility.
Harris wants to make Nevada City self-sufficient - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City Interim Councilwoman Sally Harris will use her time on the council to concentrate on transportation issues after being appointed to the seat she has been filling on an interim basis.
Controversial Creekside Village heads to city council - Lincoln News Messenger
Lincoln's Planning Commission voted 5-1 in favor of a development permit for affordable housing development Creekside Village on Aug. 20, despite impassioned pleas from several residents in a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed project.
Opposition to school district measure speaks out - Colfax Record
Colfax resident Rocky Warren didn't expect to become the center of controversy when he signed the argument opposing Measure Q, a Colfax Elementary School $5 million bond measure on the November ballot.
State cuts funds for sewer plant construction - Colfax Record
The state water resources control board informed Colfax City Council members Tuesday night that all state grant and loan funds for construction of the Colfax wastewater treatment plant have been frozen.
Fire plan moves ahead - The Union of Grass Valley
After five years and numerous iterations, the county planning commission approved a fire plan to get the "ball rolling" and establish a benchmark for protecting property owners from wildfire.
Rocklin teachers protest - Placer Herald
Rocklin teachers were out this week at various "back to school" nights around the city in protest of contract negotiations with the district.
Council honors motivated 10-year-old - Colfax Record
About the only thing everybody agreed on during Tuesday night's city council meeting was that 10-year-old Alex Madsen deserved special recognition for his remarkable achievement of raising $1,501 to fight global warming.
Biscuits & Gravy - County will not get stuck with Colfax tab - Auburn Sentinel
Placer County Executive Officer Tom Miller says Colfax residents can't stick the County with the tab for their fiscal problems through disincorporation.
Colfax: City on the Brink - Auburn Sentinel
As some residents consider a disincorporation effort, LAFCO says such as action can be started by a City Council action of voter petition.
The Lincoln City Council approved a property purchase on Tuesday that would provide 3.4 million cubic yards of fill dirt for the Highway 65 bypass project, as well as land for a storm water retention facility.
Harris wants to make Nevada City self-sufficient - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City Interim Councilwoman Sally Harris will use her time on the council to concentrate on transportation issues after being appointed to the seat she has been filling on an interim basis.
Controversial Creekside Village heads to city council - Lincoln News Messenger
Lincoln's Planning Commission voted 5-1 in favor of a development permit for affordable housing development Creekside Village on Aug. 20, despite impassioned pleas from several residents in a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed project.
Opposition to school district measure speaks out - Colfax Record
Colfax resident Rocky Warren didn't expect to become the center of controversy when he signed the argument opposing Measure Q, a Colfax Elementary School $5 million bond measure on the November ballot.
State cuts funds for sewer plant construction - Colfax Record
The state water resources control board informed Colfax City Council members Tuesday night that all state grant and loan funds for construction of the Colfax wastewater treatment plant have been frozen.
Fire plan moves ahead - The Union of Grass Valley
After five years and numerous iterations, the county planning commission approved a fire plan to get the "ball rolling" and establish a benchmark for protecting property owners from wildfire.
Rocklin teachers protest - Placer Herald
Rocklin teachers were out this week at various "back to school" nights around the city in protest of contract negotiations with the district.
Council honors motivated 10-year-old - Colfax Record
About the only thing everybody agreed on during Tuesday night's city council meeting was that 10-year-old Alex Madsen deserved special recognition for his remarkable achievement of raising $1,501 to fight global warming.
Biscuits & Gravy - County will not get stuck with Colfax tab - Auburn Sentinel
Placer County Executive Officer Tom Miller says Colfax residents can't stick the County with the tab for their fiscal problems through disincorporation.
Colfax: City on the Brink - Auburn Sentinel
As some residents consider a disincorporation effort, LAFCO says such as action can be started by a City Council action of voter petition.
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