County braces for deeper cuts next year - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada County's budget is expected to remain intact when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs the state budget this morning, but local officials are bracing for deeper cuts next year.

Nevada City could grow by more than 2,700 acres in 20 years - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City has the capacity to grow by another 2,705 acres during the next 20 years, according to a draft report of the city's sphere of influence released Monday.

Tahoe City searches for water funds - Sierra Sun
Tahoe City Public Utility District officials say they are hoping a federal effort can be launched to find the millions of dollars needed to upgrade the Tahoe Basin's aging water system.

Speed limit may increase on stretch of Highway 49 - Auburn Journal
Motorists traveling on a stretch of Highway 49 from Interstate 80 to Palm Avenue may soon be able to drive 10 mph faster.

NID increases water flows on Canyon Creek, South Yuba - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada Irrigation District began increasing water flows on Canyon Creek and the South Yuba River on Monday as part of a five-day study that will help direct the federal re-licensing project of the Bear and Yuba rivers.

School district celebrates 140 years - The Union of Grass Valley
Union Hill School District in Grass Valley is celebrating its 140th birthday today.

William Jessup University to host economic roundtable Friday on human trafficking - Roseville Press Tribune
The Public Policy Department at William Jessup University is sponsoring an Economic Roundtable on human trafficking from 9 a.m. to noon Friday in the Lecture Hall at the University's Rocklin campus.

Going back in time with the Flying A - Sierra Sun
Much of Truckee's downtown historic district harkens back to the railroad era of the late 1800s, but the Flying A gas station recalls more recent history.