Placer County News Roundup - October 7, 2008
Posted by: Jeff Flint | 10/07/2008 6:30 AM
State will process Roseville couple's marriage form - Roseville Press Tribune
In a major policy reversal, the state agency responsible for overseeing marriage licenses this week said it would allow applicants to identify themselves as brides or grooms - a key demand raised by a Roseville couple who last week announced they would sue state and local officials over the gender-neutral form.
Council candidates cautious about mine reopening - The Union of Grass Valley
Six candidates running Nov. 4 for the Grass Valley City Council said reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine presents a host of problems, and they would wait to take a position on it until an environmental impact report is completed.
County Realtors group says no to Measures Y and Z - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada County Association of Realtors has adopted a resolution opposing Measure Y and Measure Z in Grass Valley, the two growth-related measures that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Water Agency to make $7.8 million in improvements - Loomis News
The Placer County Water Agency will apply for a low-interest state loan to replace the old in-ground reservoirs at the Electric Street water storage site in Auburn.
Issue Roundup: Kings Beach Traffic, Truckee Corporation Yard, Ice Rink Plans - Sierra Sun
The Sun catches up on key area issues, including the traffic calming vote in Kings Beach.
The tides of Tahoe City - Sierra Sun
While residents of the North Lake Tahoe area often associate autumn with a peaceful and quiet break between vacation seasons, those in need of employment may not find themselves as comfortable as others.
Local candidate forums set - Sac Bee and Roseville Press Tribune
A round up of local city council and school board candidate forums.
In a major policy reversal, the state agency responsible for overseeing marriage licenses this week said it would allow applicants to identify themselves as brides or grooms - a key demand raised by a Roseville couple who last week announced they would sue state and local officials over the gender-neutral form.
Council candidates cautious about mine reopening - The Union of Grass Valley
Six candidates running Nov. 4 for the Grass Valley City Council said reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine presents a host of problems, and they would wait to take a position on it until an environmental impact report is completed.
County Realtors group says no to Measures Y and Z - The Union of Grass Valley
The Nevada County Association of Realtors has adopted a resolution opposing Measure Y and Measure Z in Grass Valley, the two growth-related measures that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Water Agency to make $7.8 million in improvements - Loomis News
The Placer County Water Agency will apply for a low-interest state loan to replace the old in-ground reservoirs at the Electric Street water storage site in Auburn.
Issue Roundup: Kings Beach Traffic, Truckee Corporation Yard, Ice Rink Plans - Sierra Sun
The Sun catches up on key area issues, including the traffic calming vote in Kings Beach.
The tides of Tahoe City - Sierra Sun
While residents of the North Lake Tahoe area often associate autumn with a peaceful and quiet break between vacation seasons, those in need of employment may not find themselves as comfortable as others.
Local candidate forums set - Sac Bee and Roseville Press Tribune
A round up of local city council and school board candidate forums.
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Daily News Roundup--2008, Local Elections

