Placer County News Roundup - September 26, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 09/26/2008 5:33 AM
Paul Joiner focuses on challenges - Lincoln News Messenger
If elected to the Lincoln City Council, Paul Joiner promises to bring hard work and a common-sense approach -- and to do his homework on every issue as Lincoln deals with tough financial times.
Allen Cuenca is in tune with families - Lincoln News Messenger
Allen Cuenca, who has lived in Lincoln for seven years and spent the last six as a member of the Planning Commission, is running for a spot on City Council.
Three vie for two council positions - Loomis News
In the Nov. 4 election, three candidates are vying for two seats on Loomis Town Council. They are incumbents Tom Millward and Rhonda Morillas and Gary Liss, chairman of Loomis Parks and Open Space Commission.
Kings Beach traffic calming plan released; lawsuit may challenge project - Sierra Sun
Residential streets of the Kings Beach grid could see small traffic circles, narrowed sections to slow traffic, and even seasonal speed bumps as part of the Commercial Core project.
Longtime Placer County DA says he won't seek re-election in 2010 - Sac Bee and Auburn Journal
Brad Fenocchio, Placer County's district attorney for 14 years, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2010. Fenocchio, 60, said he will endorse the acting assistant district attorney, Scott Owens, as his successor.
Placer Co. assessor's departure draws crowd of job-seekers - Auburn Journal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors took up the question of replacing retiring Assessor Bruce Dear on Tuesday and five people were at the meeting to say they want the job.
Grand opening of Sierra College campus called new era for region - Sac Bee
The public is invited to the Oct. 11 grand opening of the 28,000-square-foot Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee campus.
142-room hotel, commercial Hill Top Center for Bowman wins Placer County Planning Commission approval - Auburn Journal
A 142-room hotel complex on a cliffside overlooking Interstate 80 in Bowman has Placer County Planning Commission approval to proceed.
Silicon Valley firm may build $4 million plant here - The Union of Grass Valley
A nearly 40-year-old Silicon Valley company told The Union it is seriously considering relocating to western Nevada County and building a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility costing between $3 million and $4 million.
Woodcreek High instructor named Placer County Teacher of the Year - Sac Bee
Carole Schwab, a math teacher at Woodcreek High School, has been selected as Placer County's Teacher of the Year.
If elected to the Lincoln City Council, Paul Joiner promises to bring hard work and a common-sense approach -- and to do his homework on every issue as Lincoln deals with tough financial times.
Allen Cuenca is in tune with families - Lincoln News Messenger
Allen Cuenca, who has lived in Lincoln for seven years and spent the last six as a member of the Planning Commission, is running for a spot on City Council.
Three vie for two council positions - Loomis News
In the Nov. 4 election, three candidates are vying for two seats on Loomis Town Council. They are incumbents Tom Millward and Rhonda Morillas and Gary Liss, chairman of Loomis Parks and Open Space Commission.
Kings Beach traffic calming plan released; lawsuit may challenge project - Sierra Sun
Residential streets of the Kings Beach grid could see small traffic circles, narrowed sections to slow traffic, and even seasonal speed bumps as part of the Commercial Core project.
Longtime Placer County DA says he won't seek re-election in 2010 - Sac Bee and Auburn Journal
Brad Fenocchio, Placer County's district attorney for 14 years, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2010. Fenocchio, 60, said he will endorse the acting assistant district attorney, Scott Owens, as his successor.
Placer Co. assessor's departure draws crowd of job-seekers - Auburn Journal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors took up the question of replacing retiring Assessor Bruce Dear on Tuesday and five people were at the meeting to say they want the job.
Grand opening of Sierra College campus called new era for region - Sac Bee
The public is invited to the Oct. 11 grand opening of the 28,000-square-foot Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee campus.
142-room hotel, commercial Hill Top Center for Bowman wins Placer County Planning Commission approval - Auburn Journal
A 142-room hotel complex on a cliffside overlooking Interstate 80 in Bowman has Placer County Planning Commission approval to proceed.
Silicon Valley firm may build $4 million plant here - The Union of Grass Valley
A nearly 40-year-old Silicon Valley company told The Union it is seriously considering relocating to western Nevada County and building a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility costing between $3 million and $4 million.
Woodcreek High instructor named Placer County Teacher of the Year - Sac Bee
Carole Schwab, a math teacher at Woodcreek High School, has been selected as Placer County's Teacher of the Year.
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