Dan Logue op-ed: Common sense: Suspend AB32 - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
AB32 requires a massive reordering of our state's economy and massive tax increases to pay for these shifts. It includes a provision for it to be suspended if our state faces economic hardships — and that time has come.

Jim Ruffalo column: Local Republicans cut their numbers  - Auburn Journal
Meanwhile, if Hudson thinks his troubled days have ended, think again. There’s a growing list of Republicans who recently seem to have little trouble imagining what political life would be like without the Himself chairing the central committee.

Carolyn Wallace Dee voted in as new mayor of Truckee - Truckee Sierra Sun
With an audience full of family members watching, Carolyn Wallace Dee was unanimously voted in Thursday as Truckee's new mayor.

Supervisors to hear conference bureau ideas - The Union of Grass Valley
A proposal for a new visitors and conference bureau will be presented to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Harold Kriger column: Billeci résumé boosted by site - Marysville Appeal Democrat
A website dedicated to electing Democratic women to office is puffing up the resume of wanna be thrid district Assembly Member Christina Billeci, who seesk to run against Dan Logue.

County says unfair labor practice charge ‘without merit’ - Auburn Journal
County officials say a claim that they negotiated in bad faith with the sheriff’s union is without merit.

Sierra College students debate presence of guns on campus - Roseville Press Tribune
Students are debating student security and the role of guns on campus after Sierra College disbanded its private police force and handed over law enforcement to Rocklin Police.

Fee deferrals keep homes coming - Roseville Press Tribune
Thanks to the Single Family Residential Fee Deferral program 633 families have moved into new homes in Roseville since 2008, according to Community Development Manager Chris Robles.

Firefighter competition more than winning an award - Auburn Journal
It’s considered by some to be two of the toughest minutes in sports. The Firefighter Combat Challenge is a worldwide competition that challenges first responders to finish a grueling obstacle course in the fastest time possible.

Three local lawmen awarded for service - Roseville Press Tribune
Roseville Police Officers Dave Flood and Rick Fox and volunteer Maury Luckett were among the 30 Placer County law enforcement officials recognized earlier this month at an awards banquet for the Placer Law Enforcement Agencies.

Alternate water source to be used 2 days this week - Sac Bee
The city of Roseville will briefly switch water customers to an alternate source on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a pipeline construction.

City offices to be closed over end-of-year holidays - Sac Bee
Rocklin city offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, although emergency services will still operate.