Placer County News Roundup - January 9, 2009
By Jeff Flint | 01/09/09 | 05:32 AM EDT | 0 Comments
Sierra Club lawsuit challenges project - Auburn Journal, Sac Bee, Sac Business Journal
The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the county's approval of a plan that would create urban growth and allow for a new university campus in western Placer County.
Memories of the WPA: Herger has doubts about Obama public works program - Chico Enterprise-Record
Congressmen Wally Herger and Tom McClintock both expressed skepticism that government spending would stimulate the economy.
McClintock appointed to 2 house committees - The Union of Grass Valley
As reported on the blog last night.
Number of layoffs still undisclosed - Lincoln News Messenger
The number of layoffs necessary to balance the city's $1-million deficit was not confirmed following Thursday's closed-session City Council meeting with the city manager.
State tax refund could be IOU instead of check - Chico Enterprise Record
Local taxpayers may be surprised to find an IOU in place of a refund this year, if a new plan to rescue the state from financial ruin comes to fruition, says Assemblyman Dan Logue.
New city leadership sworn in - Loomis News
New town councilman Gary Liss was sworn in, along with councilwoman Rhonda Morillas, who was elected for her fifth term. Liss, based on having received the highest number of votes in the November election, was also named mayor pro tem and will serve as mayor in 2010.
State budget woes create uncertainties - Auburn Journal
Despite other foothill cities expecting to lay off employees, "mum" was the word at Auburn City Hall when City Manager Bob Richardson was asked what cost-saving measures the city might take next.
Loomis asks residents for input - Loomis News
A major development is coming to Loomis, and local residents can have a say in the project - and comment on setbacks for creeks and waterways - by attending two community workshops.
Placer supervisors to be sworn in, formally, Tuesday - Sac Bee
A formal oath-taking ceremony is planned next week for newly elected Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery and two colleagues who were unopposed in November's election.
Foltz could return as city assistant administrator - The Union of Grass Valley
Jeffrey Foltz, the retired Yuba City official who recently led Grass Valley between its two permanent city managers, would return as assistant administrator under a proposal on the next City Council meeting agenda.
City manager Phillipe taking nothing for 'grant'ed - Colfax Record
When you're asking the federal government for $19 million, they want a lot of paperwork. The USDA rejected many elements of Colfax's pre-application, but cleared them to apply for $6.1 million for the new treatment plant.
State budget impasse hits Lincoln projects - Lincoln News Messenger
Because of the state budget crisis, the state's Pooled Money Investment Board voted in December to suspend a number of programs and projects, including the Highway 65 bypass project in Lincoln.
Placer County Water Agency Update - Rocklin & Roseville Today
Directors of the Placer County Water Agency used their first meeting of the year to review the water agency's accomplishments in 2008 and to chart a path on issues confronting the agency in the coming year and beyond.
Placer mosquito control district has new manager - Sac Bee
Joel Buettner has been named general manager of the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Market plans move forward - The Union of Grass Valley
A $30 million plan to build a Bel Air supermarket and a retail and office complex at Higgins Corner in southern Nevada County moved a step closer to approval Thursday, when the county planning commission unanimously OK'd an environmental report for the project.
Kaiser to open Women and Children's Center in Roseville - Sac Bee and Roseville Press-Tribune
Pregnant women in South Placer County can breathe a sigh of relief with next week's opening of Kaiser Permanente's new Women and Children's Center in Roseville.
New transit service for Western Placer - Lincoln News Messenger
The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency's new Consolidated Transportation Service Agency serving western Placer County is now in effect.
Principal returns to his Loomis-area roots - Loomis News
You might say Penryn Elementary School's new principal has education in his blood. Andy Withers, who graduated from Del Oro High School in 1993, grew up in what is now Granite Bay and comes from a family of educators.
Lincoln's past finds a new home - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln Area Archives Museum is now open in its new location for visitors and researchers.
Rocklin Police officer injured by DUI driver - Placer Herald and Sac Bee
A Rocklin police officer was injured late Tuesday night after his patrol car collided with a vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver.
The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the county's approval of a plan that would create urban growth and allow for a new university campus in western Placer County.
Memories of the WPA: Herger has doubts about Obama public works program - Chico Enterprise-Record
Congressmen Wally Herger and Tom McClintock both expressed skepticism that government spending would stimulate the economy.
McClintock appointed to 2 house committees - The Union of Grass Valley
As reported on the blog last night.
Number of layoffs still undisclosed - Lincoln News Messenger
The number of layoffs necessary to balance the city's $1-million deficit was not confirmed following Thursday's closed-session City Council meeting with the city manager.
State tax refund could be IOU instead of check - Chico Enterprise Record
Local taxpayers may be surprised to find an IOU in place of a refund this year, if a new plan to rescue the state from financial ruin comes to fruition, says Assemblyman Dan Logue.
New city leadership sworn in - Loomis News
New town councilman Gary Liss was sworn in, along with councilwoman Rhonda Morillas, who was elected for her fifth term. Liss, based on having received the highest number of votes in the November election, was also named mayor pro tem and will serve as mayor in 2010.
State budget woes create uncertainties - Auburn Journal
Despite other foothill cities expecting to lay off employees, "mum" was the word at Auburn City Hall when City Manager Bob Richardson was asked what cost-saving measures the city might take next.
Loomis asks residents for input - Loomis News
A major development is coming to Loomis, and local residents can have a say in the project - and comment on setbacks for creeks and waterways - by attending two community workshops.
Placer supervisors to be sworn in, formally, Tuesday - Sac Bee
A formal oath-taking ceremony is planned next week for newly elected Placer County Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery and two colleagues who were unopposed in November's election.
Foltz could return as city assistant administrator - The Union of Grass Valley
Jeffrey Foltz, the retired Yuba City official who recently led Grass Valley between its two permanent city managers, would return as assistant administrator under a proposal on the next City Council meeting agenda.
City manager Phillipe taking nothing for 'grant'ed - Colfax Record
When you're asking the federal government for $19 million, they want a lot of paperwork. The USDA rejected many elements of Colfax's pre-application, but cleared them to apply for $6.1 million for the new treatment plant.
State budget impasse hits Lincoln projects - Lincoln News Messenger
Because of the state budget crisis, the state's Pooled Money Investment Board voted in December to suspend a number of programs and projects, including the Highway 65 bypass project in Lincoln.
Placer County Water Agency Update - Rocklin & Roseville Today
Directors of the Placer County Water Agency used their first meeting of the year to review the water agency's accomplishments in 2008 and to chart a path on issues confronting the agency in the coming year and beyond.
Placer mosquito control district has new manager - Sac Bee
Joel Buettner has been named general manager of the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Market plans move forward - The Union of Grass Valley
A $30 million plan to build a Bel Air supermarket and a retail and office complex at Higgins Corner in southern Nevada County moved a step closer to approval Thursday, when the county planning commission unanimously OK'd an environmental report for the project.
Kaiser to open Women and Children's Center in Roseville - Sac Bee and Roseville Press-Tribune
Pregnant women in South Placer County can breathe a sigh of relief with next week's opening of Kaiser Permanente's new Women and Children's Center in Roseville.
New transit service for Western Placer - Lincoln News Messenger
The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency's new Consolidated Transportation Service Agency serving western Placer County is now in effect.
Principal returns to his Loomis-area roots - Loomis News
You might say Penryn Elementary School's new principal has education in his blood. Andy Withers, who graduated from Del Oro High School in 1993, grew up in what is now Granite Bay and comes from a family of educators.
Lincoln's past finds a new home - Lincoln News Messenger
The Lincoln Area Archives Museum is now open in its new location for visitors and researchers.
Rocklin Police officer injured by DUI driver - Placer Herald and Sac Bee
A Rocklin police officer was injured late Tuesday night after his patrol car collided with a vehicle driven by a suspected drunk driver.
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