Placer County News Roundup - August 1, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 08/01/2008 6:23 AM
Four candidates in running for three city council seats - Lincoln News Messenger
Midway through the filing period for the Nov. 4 general election, four candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for three city council seats. Mayor Primo Santini is not seeking re-election, and a candidate with a familiar Lincoln name, Joiner, has filed to run.
Editorial: Wanted - Engaged citizens to run in local elections - Loomis News
While much of the 2008 election season up to this point has focused on McCain-Obama and, closer to home, Brown v. McClintock for the 4th Congressional District, there are a couple of dozen seats locally up for grabs on the town council, park and school boards, fire and special service districts.
Rocklin Planning Commission defends its recommendations - Placer Herald
Despite claims by the developer that the Rocklin Planning Commission is the primary reason Lowe's has abandoned its plans to open a store in Rocklin, commissioners say the economy is to blame.
Property sale stalls sewer line for Thunder Valley Casino - Lincoln News Messenger
A sewer line that would serve Thunder Valley Casino and, potentially, nearby residents is on hold after one of the properties the line would intersect changed hands.
What about Donner?: Lake's water quality, clarity recieves only a fraction of the attention of Tahoe - Sierra Sun
It's just a fact of life; Donner Lake plays second fiddle to Lake Tahoe. Whereas Lake Tahoe has its own clarity standards, goals, and even its own governing entity, Donner Lake doesn't have its own standards or objectives.
Editorial: DA did responsible thing to dismiss shaken baby trial - Auburn Journal
The Placer County District Attorney's Office made the right decision earlier this week in not trying Veronica Martinez Salcedo a third time. The evidence just doesn't support it.
Nanny in custody of U.S. Immigration - Auburn Journal
The nanny whose case was dismissed after she was twice tried for fatally injuring a 15-month-old girl is in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hazard waste illegally dumped at Auburn business - Auburn Journal
When owner Ron Muenter of Auburn Car Tunes came to work Thursday morning, he discovered five-gallon drums filled with potentially hazardous liquid that were thrown into his dumpster after he left work Wednesday night.
Foothill Theatre on brink of shutdown - The Union of Grass Valley
The 32-year-old Foothill Theatre Company is in such dire financial straits that it needs to raise at least $90,000 in about two weeks to stage the next play or face shutting down.
Midway through the filing period for the Nov. 4 general election, four candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for three city council seats. Mayor Primo Santini is not seeking re-election, and a candidate with a familiar Lincoln name, Joiner, has filed to run.
Editorial: Wanted - Engaged citizens to run in local elections - Loomis News
While much of the 2008 election season up to this point has focused on McCain-Obama and, closer to home, Brown v. McClintock for the 4th Congressional District, there are a couple of dozen seats locally up for grabs on the town council, park and school boards, fire and special service districts.
Rocklin Planning Commission defends its recommendations - Placer Herald
Despite claims by the developer that the Rocklin Planning Commission is the primary reason Lowe's has abandoned its plans to open a store in Rocklin, commissioners say the economy is to blame.
Property sale stalls sewer line for Thunder Valley Casino - Lincoln News Messenger
A sewer line that would serve Thunder Valley Casino and, potentially, nearby residents is on hold after one of the properties the line would intersect changed hands.
What about Donner?: Lake's water quality, clarity recieves only a fraction of the attention of Tahoe - Sierra Sun
It's just a fact of life; Donner Lake plays second fiddle to Lake Tahoe. Whereas Lake Tahoe has its own clarity standards, goals, and even its own governing entity, Donner Lake doesn't have its own standards or objectives.
Editorial: DA did responsible thing to dismiss shaken baby trial - Auburn Journal
The Placer County District Attorney's Office made the right decision earlier this week in not trying Veronica Martinez Salcedo a third time. The evidence just doesn't support it.
Nanny in custody of U.S. Immigration - Auburn Journal
The nanny whose case was dismissed after she was twice tried for fatally injuring a 15-month-old girl is in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hazard waste illegally dumped at Auburn business - Auburn Journal
When owner Ron Muenter of Auburn Car Tunes came to work Thursday morning, he discovered five-gallon drums filled with potentially hazardous liquid that were thrown into his dumpster after he left work Wednesday night.
Foothill Theatre on brink of shutdown - The Union of Grass Valley
The 32-year-old Foothill Theatre Company is in such dire financial straits that it needs to raise at least $90,000 in about two weeks to stage the next play or face shutting down.
