Placer County offers Free Candidate Workshop

County Registrar Jim McCauley.

COURTESY PHOTO

FROM REPORTS

The Placer County Office of Elections will hold a free candidate workshop Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Placer County Finance and Administration Building located at 2956 Richardson Drive (in the DeWitt Center), Auburn. 
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Marcus Reed Tapped as New Roseville Fire Chief

FROM REPORTS

Roseville City Manager Ray Kerridge announced Jan. 27, 2012 his selection of Marcus Reed as the city’s next Fire Chief. Chief Reed previously served as Division Chief of the highly regarded Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue District in Oregon.
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Burglar Busted by Rocklin Cops

FROM REPORTS

Rocklin Police Department have arrested David Alan Foster for burglarizing a residence in the El Don Estates area of Rocklin in December. After a months-long investigation, a warrant was put out for Foster's arrest on Wednesday. 
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Placer County Supes Approve Two Measures for June Ballot

Jana Saastad | PLACER COUNTY ONLINE

FROM REPORTS

Placer County voters who live in the North Auburn, Ophir and Lone Star communities will have the opportunity in the June 5, 2012 presidential primary election to decide their level of fire and emergency medical service. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution that will put a measure on the ballot for an increase in taxes for the area.
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For Sale: Auburn Silk Screen Business

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Roseville Offers Citizen Police Academy in March

FROM REPORTS

Want an inside look at how your local law enforcement agency operates? The Roseville Police Department is now accepting applications from Roseville community members for our bi-annual Citizen's Police Awareness Academy.  The next session will be held March 12-15 and March 19-22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Roseville Police Department.Read more »

Roseville Grant Money Available For Non-Profits

FROM REPORTS

Non-profit organizations serving Roseville and South Placer County residents are encouraged to apply for grant funding from three different grant programs offered through the City of Roseville. 

For the 2012-13 funding cycle, up to $495,000 will be available through a competitive grant process, including $457,500 through the Citizens' Benefit Fund, $25,000 from the Roseville Automall Community Fund and $12,500 through the Roseville Employees Annual Charitable Hearts Fund Fund.
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The Lines: How new Legislative and Congressional districts affect Placer County

BY JANA SAASTAD 

Every 10 years, the United States undertakes a census to determine the changes in population and demographics. Once the population statistics are tallied, states and counties are tasked with "re-drawing" representative district boundaries. 
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