McClintock declares win in 4th Congressional District - Sac Bee, Auburn Journal, and Grass Valley Union
Declaring that he had turned back a "liberal wave that swept over America and lapped at the edge of this district," conservative Tom McClintock claimed victory Monday in Northern California's 4th Congressional District.  Brown declined to concede.

Rec district directors flirt with violations - Auburn Journal
Auburn Recreation District directors have come dangerously close to violating state law by attempting to form a majority outside of meetings, according to Brown Act experts.

Rocklin assistant city manager resigns - Placer Herald
Rob Braulik, assistant city manager, has announced his resignation, effective Dec. 12, to take a similar position with the city of Fairfield.

Nevada City targets a reduced carbon footprint - The Union of Grass Valley
It isn't easy being green, but Nevada City is going to give it a try. More than 100 residents, city officials, environmental activists and a facilitator from Sacramento converged at the city's first Community Congress, designed to set an agenda for reducing the city's carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels.

Kobra bankruptcy fallout could reverberate through Placer - Roseville Press-Tribune
Roseville-based Kobra Properties is asking a judge's permission to walk away from more than a dozen properties once slated for projects, as the developer seeks to unload land it considers a financial drag, according to court documents.

Another dealership gone - Auburn Journal
The Auburn-area new car dealership community was dealt another blow Monday as Auburn Buick Pontiac GMC shut its doors.

State to rebuild Nevada County Courthouse for $81 million - The Union of Grass Valley
Nevada County's courthouse, a fixture in historic Nevada City for 150 years, is expected to be relocated and rebuilt in coming years at a cost of $81 million.