Candidate running on nonpartisan platform - Auburn Journal
A self-proclaimed professional student, Nevada City resident John Vodonick says politics has clouded Sierra Sollege.

Editorial: Trustee infighting does nothing to fix Sierra College - Auburn Journal
Just when we thought it was safe to vote on the candidates for the Sierra College board of trustees, out come a pair of dueling reports indicating far different views of the college's fiscal fitness and financial future.

Maidu school now slated to shut down - Granite Bay Press Tribune
Maidu School will permanently close in either the 2010-2011 or 2011-2012 school year as part of the Eureka Union School District's efforts to battle declining enrollment.

Tower Mart to sell hard liquor after lengthy battle with residents - Lincoln News Messenger
The Tower Mart on Nicolaus and Lakeside got the OK to sell hard liquor from a divided Planning Commission Wednesday night, to the disdain of the approximately 25 residents who came in opposition.

Tahoe boat ramps without inspectors may close - Sierra Sun
A proposal by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to require Lake Tahoe's boat ramps to close in the absence of invasive species inspectors is headed to a vote this week.

Placer County partners with Army Corps on potential wastewater solution for region - Auburn Journal
With a few strokes of a shared pen, Placer County and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are signed on as partners in moving a regional wastewater treatment project forward.

Placer forum will discuss Gladding fire - Sac Bee and Loomis News
Placer County officials will host a community forum Thursday to provide information and an overview of the Gladding fire that destroyed six homes and burned 960 acres north of Lincoln on Sept. 1 and 2.

Auburn hospital faces possible retrofit - Auburn Journal
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is one of 1,100 non-conforming hospitals in the state which would be required to retrofit its buildings to withstand an earthquake.

Tahoe Rim Trail opens new section - Sierra Sun
A new 4.5-mile section of Tahoe Rim Trail in Tahoe City is now open. The new reroute, developed by The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, incorporates scenic views of Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River at Thunder Cliffs.

Waiting for winter - Sierra Sun
Heading into fall Lake Tahoe and other area lakes and reservoirs are dipping, and may leave the Truckee River a comparative trickle before snow recharges the water supply again.

Unique nonprofit struggling for help - Granite Bay Press Tribune
Acres of Hope, a faith-based long-term housing program for homeless women and children and a favorite of Assemblyman Ted Gaines, is struggling to raise funds in the current economy.