Placer County could become 139 acres smaller - Auburn Journal
The Placer/Yuba county border traditionally follows the Bear River path, but a levee construction shifted the river course.  Now Placer is considering shifting the border to the new river course.

Nevada City audit shows healthy finances - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada City appears to be in good financial shape despite a bleak economy, according to an audit presented to the City Council this week.

Dip in county population predicted for 2-year period - The Union of Grass Valley
The population of Nevada County, Grass Valley and Nevada City is expected to decline from 2006 to this year, while Truckee's is expected to increase, according to a fact sheet prepared by the county's Economic Resource Council.

Ready, set, shop! Stores pack in consumers with deals - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville residents roused themselves from their post-turkey slumber early Friday in pursuit of the season's fleeting prize, the sale.