January 25, 2012

Lincoln Pushes for Regional Sewer

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

As March 13 approaches, a committee meets weekly to review issues and items related to the regional sewer project.
 
That’s according to Lincoln city engineer Bruce Burnworth.
 

January 18, 2012

Another View: Despite challenges, correctional realignment in Placer County a model of collaboration

Posted: 11:49 AM ET

Much has been made about the State of California’s efforts to shift the cost and burden of correctional supervision for alleged “low-risk,” or non-violent offenders onto county governments through enactment of AB 109, also known as “Public Safety Realignment.”
 

January 11, 2012

Placer County has game plan to handle state prisoner influx

Posted: 12:00 PM ET

Placer County’s state-prison realignment vision will lean heavily on incarcerating felons and the threat of jail time.
 

December 28, 2011

Placer County budget challenges, building projects marked 2011

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

Budget challenges continued to cast a shadow over Placer County operations in 2011.
 
But the year now ending also was marked with continued debate over a $100,000 charity fund, the impending retirement of the county’s top manager, a shift in Auburn representation and more staff changes.

December 15, 2011

Woodcreek News: From Your Placer County Supervisor

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

 This month I will look back on my first year as your Supervisor and reflect on our accomplishments.

 
Leading By Example
 

December 13, 2011

Duran Issues Statement on Departing CEO

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

 Auburn, CA -- Today Placer County Executive Officer Thomas Miller announced to the Board of Supervisors his plans to retire early next year. District 1 Supervisor Jack Duran issued the following statement:
 
"Today I join with my Board colleagues in thanking Tom Miller for his years of service to the people of Placer County, and wish him well in his retirement.

November 9, 2011

Roseville and Loomis Residents Honored by Placer County

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

Two Roseville-area residents’ accomplishments did not go unnoticed by the Placer County Board of Supervisors who honored them Tuesday by awarding them with commemorative coins. The board annually honors Placer County residents who make an impact in their community.
 

October 21, 2011

Placer Supes Disputed Charity Fund has New Look, Old Concerns

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

A $100,000 fund dispensing money to charitable causes and controlled by the Placer County Board of Supervisors still stands after weathering an internal challenge.
 
Three supervisors – Kirk Uhler, Jim Holmes and Robert Weygandt – won out, retaining board members’ power to turn down some applicants and recommend others to the full board.

October 6, 2011

Placer County Concerned About Need for Reliable Realignment Funding

Posted: 12:00 AM ET

 Placer County added its voice Tuesday to a growing chorus of counties calling for adequate, secure funding to handle parolees and lower-risk criminal offenders who will be shifted from state to county responsibility beginning this week.
 

September 14, 2011

Roseville and Placer County closer to tax-sharing plan

Posted: 3:25 PM ET

The City of Roseville and Placer County reached a tentative tax-sharing deal today that will permit more than $150 million in infrastructure improvements within the city.
 
The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agreement at their meeting. Roseville City Council is expected to vote on the item in October.
 
Under the terms of the proposed deal, Placer County will support Roseville’s annexation of the Sierra Vista and Creek View developments, and the Reason Farm Environmental Preserve in west Roseville.