Sewer rate increase protest fails - Colfax Record
After months of controversy and confrontation, a determined, well-organized group of protesters failed to gather enough signatures to defeat Colfax's proposed increase for sewer service fees.

N. Auburn wastewater options facing resident cost concerns - Auburn Journal
With two expensive options being considered to comply with tightened state and federal water-quality rules, Supervisor Jim Holmes said fee-increase concerns were paramount at an informational workshop for North Auburn property owners held by Placer County earlier this week.

Tahoe City water, sewage rates could change - Sierra Sun
Residents of Tahoe City have a chance Monday to hear the Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors discuss, and perhaps decide on, increasing sewer and water rates.

Roseville pledges $3 million to upgrade region's oldest auto mall - Sac Bee and Roseville Press-Tribune
The Roseville City Council has pledged up to $3 million for a face-lift for the local auto mall to help keep dealerships from leaving town.

Despite a puttering auto industry, local used car dealers hold their own - The Union of Grass Valley
At a time when the U.S. auto industry is struggling to stay afloat, Weaver Auto and Truck Center sits vacant, and the winter doldrums is coming on fast, Lee Hartwell is jumping into the used car business in Grass Valley.

Commission OKs Gracie Commons project - The Union of Grass Valley
Over the objections of neighbors who criticized the scope of the project, the Nevada City Planning Commission unanimously approved a 16-unit housing development that could provide more low-income housing opportunities.