Placer County News Roundup - September 10, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 09/10/2008 6:56 AM
Four vie for two open City Council seats - Auburn Journal
Four candidates will vie for two Auburn City Council seats in a race tagged with looming infra-structure and community development issues.
School district heads back to the ballot - Sierra Sun
Voters wanting to learn more about Proposition U, the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District's request for building and technology improvements, will have a number of public meetings to ask questions to the district.
Gaines, council talk budget - Roseville Press Tribune
If Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville had his way, the state of California might have a budget by now. Gaines addressed Roseville city council members last Wed-nesday with his thoughts on the state's budget.
County fire plan approved -- brush clearing voluntary - The Union of Grass Valley
County supervisors ended more than five years of suspense Tuesday when they unanimously approved a fire plan despite public concerns about property rights and confusing language.
Budget woes limit fire mitigation resources - Sierra Sun
While demand for defensible space has increased dramatically the last few years, the California budget impasse has robbed money from some projects in the Truckee Tahoe area.
Work on new Walgreens expected soon - The Union of Grass Valley
Demolition work on the old Jim Keil Chevrolet is expected soon so contractors can start building a new Walgreens store in Grass Valley's Glenbrook Basin.
Silver Bend eyed as affordable housing site - Auburn Journal
With its takeover of the 6.2-acre Silver Bend property at the Foresthill exit, the Placer County Redevelopment Agency is considering another attempt at developing an affordable housing complex on the site.
Test scores climb - Auburn Journal
Placer County schools have proven themselves once again, with many scoring above the state's 742-point average and coming in above the state's 800-point Academic Performance Index target goal.
Truckee tree chopper pleads guilty - Sierra Sun
John W. Clifton, 20, of Truckee and Sierraville, pled guilty Tuesday to a single count of Depredation of Government Property.
Firefighters, police to honor fallen colleagues - Roseville Press Tribune
Firefighters and police officers in the city of Roseville will be honoring their fallen brothers and sisters Thursday, the 7th Anniversary of 9/11.
Nevada City getting new meters - The Union of Grass Valley
City public works director Verne Taylor said 145 new three-hour meters should be available for the public's use by Oct. 1.
Four candidates will vie for two Auburn City Council seats in a race tagged with looming infra-structure and community development issues.
School district heads back to the ballot - Sierra Sun
Voters wanting to learn more about Proposition U, the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District's request for building and technology improvements, will have a number of public meetings to ask questions to the district.
Gaines, council talk budget - Roseville Press Tribune
If Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville had his way, the state of California might have a budget by now. Gaines addressed Roseville city council members last Wed-nesday with his thoughts on the state's budget.
County fire plan approved -- brush clearing voluntary - The Union of Grass Valley
County supervisors ended more than five years of suspense Tuesday when they unanimously approved a fire plan despite public concerns about property rights and confusing language.
Budget woes limit fire mitigation resources - Sierra Sun
While demand for defensible space has increased dramatically the last few years, the California budget impasse has robbed money from some projects in the Truckee Tahoe area.
Work on new Walgreens expected soon - The Union of Grass Valley
Demolition work on the old Jim Keil Chevrolet is expected soon so contractors can start building a new Walgreens store in Grass Valley's Glenbrook Basin.
Silver Bend eyed as affordable housing site - Auburn Journal
With its takeover of the 6.2-acre Silver Bend property at the Foresthill exit, the Placer County Redevelopment Agency is considering another attempt at developing an affordable housing complex on the site.
Test scores climb - Auburn Journal
Placer County schools have proven themselves once again, with many scoring above the state's 742-point average and coming in above the state's 800-point Academic Performance Index target goal.
Truckee tree chopper pleads guilty - Sierra Sun
John W. Clifton, 20, of Truckee and Sierraville, pled guilty Tuesday to a single count of Depredation of Government Property.
Firefighters, police to honor fallen colleagues - Roseville Press Tribune
Firefighters and police officers in the city of Roseville will be honoring their fallen brothers and sisters Thursday, the 7th Anniversary of 9/11.
Nevada City getting new meters - The Union of Grass Valley
City public works director Verne Taylor said 145 new three-hour meters should be available for the public's use by Oct. 1.
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