California Counties face $4.3 billion in Cuts, IOUs
CSAC
California counties face $4.3 billion in cuts, deferrals, and IOUs under current budget proposals due to the Legislature's failure to enact corrective measures by the June 30 deadline |
Sacramento Capitals home opener at Galleria July 3
City of Roseville
World Team Tennis (WTT) returns to Roseville with the season debut of the Sacramento Capitals. Held at the Westfield Galleria, this year's Caps team features local product Sam Warburg, winner of the NCAA Doubles |
Firemen's Muster in Lincoln July 18-19
Tom McCelland
Firefighters and owners of antique fire apparatus from all over California will converge on Lincoln for a two-day Firemen's Muster July 18 and 19. The popular event is an exciting competition using antique fire apparatus |
The President's Trojan Horse or Genuine Health Reform?
James Henderson
President Obama and the Democratic Congress are determined to pass into law national health insurance coverage under the guise of "Health Care Reform." The justification for this measure, despite ample evidence from Canada and England |
Roseville Fireworks, residents warned to keep it legal
City of Roseville
Fire season is upon us. Roseville Fire and Police Department officials are requesting the public’s assistance and extra diligence in preventing fireworks related property losses and injuries during this 4th of July season |
Roseville Hosts ABA/BMX Summer Nationals July 3- 5
Placer Valley Tourism
Four Olympic champions are expected to compete when The American Bicycle Association (ABA) stages its Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Summer Nationals at Roseville's Oak Creek BMX facility |
Kidnapping and Carjacking Trial in Placer County
Placer County District Attorney
Three defendants have been ordered to stand trial in Placer County for a pair of incidents in which motorists were followed home from a Sacramento nightclub and were targeted for carjacking or robbery. |
Roseville Man, 20 pleads guilty in DUI Death
Placer County District Attorney
A 20-year-old Roseville man has pleaded guilty to three felony charges in connection with the drunken driving death of a passenger in his vehicle |
Sierra College Receives Funding For Emancipated Foster Youth
The Sierra College Foundation is excited to announce that the City of Roseville has granted funds to purchase basic-needs care packs for young people who have come out of the state foster care system and are attending Sierra. |
Fountains at Roseville Free Concert and Entertainment
Atherton PR
After the tremendous success of the inaugural Saturday night concert series last year, Fountains at Roseville is bringing it back and adding two additional nights of high-quality, no-cost public entertainment. Fountains |
Rocklin's Jordan Wilson signs with WJU Basketball
Halldin PR
William Jessup University recently announced the signing of Jordan Wilson for the Men's Basketball program.Wilson, a 6' 4'' wing, is from Rocklin's Whitney High School. He helped lead the Wildcats to a |
Balancing California's Budget: Reducing Health Care Costs
James Henderson
Another budget crisis looms in California - yet again. Controller John Chiang warned June 24, that California will not be able to pay all of its bills as of July 28 unless a balanced budget is adopted. The chances of that occurring? |
Roseville Crime Stoppers 4th of July 5k Fun Run/Walk
Pineschi Consulting
The Crime Stoppers 4th of July 5 K Fun Run/Walk is just days away!Royer Park will be the start and finish of the run/walk and features many running divisions |
Rocklin Teen Shot and Jailed in Early Morning Burglary
A Rocklin teen, Cody Lee Mckie was apprehended after being shot by police in an attempted burglary this morning. Mckier was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released to police custody. |
Snake & Reptile Show for children with Autism and Special Needs
BounceU will be having a special guest during our July's BounceU Family Night for children with Autism and special needs. Snakeparties.com will be showing more than 15 different animals |
Truckee River Alcohol Ban over Fourth of July
Placer County
a ban on alcoholic beverages on the Truckee River during the Fourth of July weekend: July 3, 4 and 5, 2009. Possession of open or closed containers of alcohol beverages |
Committee on Elections and Redistricting votes down ACA 20
Roger Niello
Assemblyman Roger Niello's (R-Fair Oaks) effort to bring about common sense reform to California's initiative process was dealt another blow yesterday by the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting. The committee voted down ACA 20 |
Gaines Blasts Democrats Budget Plan
Assemblyman Ted Gaines, R-Roseville, today sharply criticized Sacramento Democrats for pushing an unrealistic budget plan, which he said doesn't go far enough to cut wasteful spending and punishes working families |
Roseville Power Outage June 24th
Central Roseville is currently experiencing a major electrical outage. Roseville Electric reports that crews have been dispatched and power is expected to be restored within a couple hours. |
Roseville Splash 2009 scheduled for Sept 12
Micael Jeffries
Splash 2009 is an opportunity to sample food and drink from newly established places and also get reacquainted with familiar eateries. Roseville's annual outdoor party that supports community efforts like libraries and parks |
Rocklin Fire Destroys Home on Avila Court
A fire broke overnight Wednesday at a home on Avila Court in Rocklin. The residents were not home at the time. |
Swine Flu Death in Sacramento County
Sacramento County
A 24-year-old Sacramento-area woman has died at UCD Medical Center after being hospitalized with the H1N1 flu virus, Sacramento County Public Health Officer Glennah Trochet, M.D. confirmed today. |
Forest Foundation names Michael Barr New CEO
Halldin PR
The Forest Foundation announced today that Michael Barr has been named Chief Executive Officer for the nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to educating Californians about forests and environmental issues impacting our forests. |
Roseville Jobs and Employment Opportunities
Weekly highlights provide a sample of thousands of local job openings in the Roseville and the greater Sacramento region |
Roseville man dies in boating accident at Camp Far West Reservoir
Placer County Sheriff
Placer County Sheriff's deputies responded to Camp Far West Reservoir last night after reports of a boat accident on the lake. Deputies later located the accident scene and the body of Frank Joseph Urbancic |
Dan Lungren endorses Meg Whitman for California Governor
Press release
Meg Whitman, Republican candidate for governor, today announced the endorsement of United States Representative Dan Lungren. Lungren, a Republican, served as California's Attorney General for eight years |
In Support of Iranian Protesters (Op-Ed)
Opinion/Editorial
On June 12th the government of Iran denied its people their basic right to a fair election and declared that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had won a second term as President. Since then, Iranians have taken to the streets every day to protest their oppression |
Placer County Water Agency Update for June 2009
PCWA
The Placer County Water Agency will provide project management support as a master water plan is developed by Lake Tahoe water purveyors on the north and west shore of Placer County for improving system availability |
Eliminate Government Waste - Start with the Waste Board
Assemblyman Ted Gaines (Op-ed)
The numbers don’t lie. California is facing a $24 billion budget deficit that is getting worse by the day. |
Rocklin City Council Defines Long-Term Vision
City of Rocklin
The Rocklin City Council met on Saturday, June 6th for its day-long annual retreat. The retreat was held at William Jessup University in Rocklin and was open to the public. The main purpose of the retreat |
Roseville Accident on Harding Boulevard Leaves 2 Hospitalized
City of Roseville
Roseville Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a serious injury collision that sent two pedestrians to the hospital. |
Rocklin Electrician helps residents save money with pool pumps
At a recent stop in Auburn, PG&E was demonstrating energy efficient pool pumps they have installed on a trailer. The traveling trailer goes around demonstrating the savings possible with new variable speed pool pumps. |
Bayside of West Roseville Breakaway with the Superheroes
Jeremy Drew
Bayside of West Roseville is hosting a summer day camp July 13 - 17 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Silverado Middle School in West Roseville. |
Placer County Assessment Appeals Board Vacancy
Placer County
Placer County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Assessment Appeals Board. The five-member appeals board hears cases where property owners are appealing |
Wastewater Collection System Improvements begin in Auburn
Placer County
Construction work is under way on $3.1 million in improvements to a key part of Placer County's wastewater collection system in North Auburn. |
Heritage Park Apartment Fire in Roseville
City of Roseville
Shortly after 7 p.m. last evening the Roseville Fire Department responded to an apartment fire located at 1098 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., the Heritage Park Apartments. |
Roseville's CIO retires after 18 years
City of Roseville
After 18 years of service which spanned numerous upgrades and changes in how technology served Roseville residents, Tom Freeman, the city's Chief Information Officer, is retiring. |
ABC Announces New License Filing Period
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Steve Hardy, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, announced today that due to the State's economic slowdown, the Department will move up its traditional priority application period |
Prison for Foresthill Woman who set Boyfriend on Fire
Placer County District Attorney
A 21-year-old Foresthill woman (Traci Nicole Gilson) who threw gasoline on her boyfriend during an argument and set him on fire has been sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to an assault charge. |
Auburn Resident's Murder Trial Review Rejected by Supreme Court
Placer County District Attorney
The California Supreme Court has denied a petition by convicted murderer Mario Flavio Garcia to have his trial reviewed. |
PRIDE Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members
Press release
RIDE Foundation, a public charity foundation operating in support of PRIDE Industries, is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members, Jeannine English, AARP California State President, and Scott Hanson of Hanson McClain Advisors, Inc. |
Water Leaders Tour American River Pump Station in Auburn
PCWA
Water industry leaders from across Northern California gathered Friday (June 12) in Auburn for a business meeting and tour of the Placer County Water Agency's innovative American River Pump Station |
Roseville and Rocklin Battle Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Catherine Smith
Mosquito control in California has been very successful at preventing major outbreaks of diseases for more than 60 years. These diseases, which include malaria, encephalitis and West Nile virus, have been effectively prevented |
Students Donate Computer Lab to Roseville PAL
City of Roseville
Kids visiting the Roseville Police Activities League will soon enjoy an eight-PC, networked computer lab, thanks to Heald College IT interns. The interns refurbished donated PCs, designed the lab space, and are installing the PCs and network in the RPAL gym |
Roseville resident grateful for emergency room Smartphone
UC Davis
Lester Mundel's leg infection came on with such pain and suddenness that a short trip to pick up his daughter from the airport in San Francisco ended up becoming a two-week stay in the hospital |
Roseville 4th of July 5K Fun Run and Walk 2009
Roseville Crimestoppers
Roseville Community Crime Stoppers invites you to join them for a fun filled event through Downtown Roseville, followed by 4th of July Parade and activities for the whole family at Royer Park |
Placer County Youth Commission seeks applicants
Placer County
The Placer County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from youth who wish to serve on the newly-created Placer County Youth Commission, an advisory board to the Board of Supervisors |
Rocklin City Management Agree to 5 Percent Wage Cut
City of Rocklin
City Manager, Carlos Urrutia, announced that the Management and Confidential employees have agreed to a 5% wage reduction for fiscal year 2009-10. This will be accomplished through 13 furlough days during |
San Jose man missing after boat capsizes on Hell Hole Reservoir
Placer County Sheriff
Peter Flores, 50, of San Jose, was last seen at 9 p.m. last night when his boat capsized. Flores' son and a friend stayed with the boat while Flores apparently swam for the shore |
Messenger Publishing Group recognized as Small Business Of The Year
Roger Niello
Assemblyman Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has recognized the Messenger Publishing Group, and Publisher/Owner Paul Scholl as the 5th Assembly District Small Business of the Year. |
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