Placer County News Roundup - August 12, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 08/12/2008 6:02 AM
Council considers tough measures to balance budget - Colfax Record
In a marathon six-hour meeting last Thursday, the Colfax City Council, city staff and residents debated how to balance the general fund budget and pay for upgrades to the wastewater treatment system.
Democratic Party opens office in Downtown Auburn - Auburn Journal
Auburn and Placer County Democratic Party organizations have joined together to establish an office in Auburn.
Council to take look at another growth initiative - The Union of Grass Valley
A second Grass Valley growth initiative endorsed by Mayor Mark Johnson will be opposed by city staff members at tonight's City Council meeting.
Wildfire hits Colfax - Colfax Record and The Union of Grass Valley
A wildfire broke out around 6 p.m. along the Cape Horn Ridge. Within minutes, CalFire, Colfax Fire and Alta Fire Department units were fighting the blaze.
City looks into joint agreement for transportation services - Auburn Journal
The City of Auburn is considering jumping on board with several cities and jurisdictions in Placer County to form a Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Services.
Cops catch right-turn violations on video - Sac Bee
The legendary California rolling stop, considered a birthright by some motorists, is under assault. More accurately, it's under video surveillance.
Former nanny given deportation order - Auburn Journal
The nanny whose case was dismissed after she was twice tried for fatally injuring a 15-month-old girl was ordered removed Aug. 6 by an immigration judge.
Meera Beser op-ed: Hidden agenda in Kings Beach - Sierra Sun
Tahoe Vista resident says opponents of Bruce Kranz are engaged in disinformation.
Auburn Clocktower fix on the way - Auburn Journal
The call to repair an Auburn icon has gone out and donations to repair the Downtwon clocktower computer are on the way.
In a marathon six-hour meeting last Thursday, the Colfax City Council, city staff and residents debated how to balance the general fund budget and pay for upgrades to the wastewater treatment system.
Democratic Party opens office in Downtown Auburn - Auburn Journal
Auburn and Placer County Democratic Party organizations have joined together to establish an office in Auburn.
Council to take look at another growth initiative - The Union of Grass Valley
A second Grass Valley growth initiative endorsed by Mayor Mark Johnson will be opposed by city staff members at tonight's City Council meeting.
Wildfire hits Colfax - Colfax Record and The Union of Grass Valley
A wildfire broke out around 6 p.m. along the Cape Horn Ridge. Within minutes, CalFire, Colfax Fire and Alta Fire Department units were fighting the blaze.
City looks into joint agreement for transportation services - Auburn Journal
The City of Auburn is considering jumping on board with several cities and jurisdictions in Placer County to form a Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Services.
Cops catch right-turn violations on video - Sac Bee
The legendary California rolling stop, considered a birthright by some motorists, is under assault. More accurately, it's under video surveillance.
Former nanny given deportation order - Auburn Journal
The nanny whose case was dismissed after she was twice tried for fatally injuring a 15-month-old girl was ordered removed Aug. 6 by an immigration judge.
Meera Beser op-ed: Hidden agenda in Kings Beach - Sierra Sun
Tahoe Vista resident says opponents of Bruce Kranz are engaged in disinformation.
Auburn Clocktower fix on the way - Auburn Journal
The call to repair an Auburn icon has gone out and donations to repair the Downtwon clocktower computer are on the way.
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Democratic Party opens office in Downtown Auburn
It is base for precinct walking, phone banks, voter registration
Apparently the Dems in Auburn did not get Aaron Park's memo that it is all over but the shout.
Or, they got the memo and said what I hear ever so often, "Aaron Park has no credibility"
Aaron, time to start taking those credibility classes, don'tcha think...start out with baby steps...like you did at the gym. Try writing a short post sans off-the-wall hyperbole once a day for a week, and then gradually step up from there...
Dr. Ken could be your credibility personal trainer.