Placer County News Roundup - March 24, 2008

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Polling on extending a road maintenance tax showed strong support in Truckee — and provided insight into local sentiments about life in town.

Supervisors reject Grand Jury report - Grass Valley Union
The county Board of Supervisors has rejected the findings of the county Grand Jury that concluded a controversial labor union election held at the Rood Center was unlawful and should be held again.

Todd Hansen column: Race track fits nicely where it’s at - Marysville Appeal-Democrat
More than 2,000 fans made the start of the 40th anniversary season at Marysville Raceway Park a huge success Saturday night. It also should have sent a message to Yuba County government.

Kings Beach plan awaits blessing from TRPA, Caltrans - Truckee Sierra Sun
Those anticipating the release of the final environmental document for the Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement project — which will highlight a preferred alternative — will have to wait a little bit longer.

Another suspicious fire destroys home in Granite Bay - Granite Bay Press Tribune
For the second time in less than a week, an early-morning fire that officials are calling “suspicious” has destroyed a home in Granite Bay.

Salmon backers turn to Placer teenagers - Auburn Journal
Organizers of a local effort to restore salmon to the Auburn Ravine are reaching out to local schools.

Squaw resort looks toward phase II - Truckee Sierra Sun
Building permits for the Resort at Squaw Creek were approved by Placer County in March 2007, and all that is left to do in order to begin the resort’s 460-room addition is to complete a water and sewer agreement between resort officials and Olympic Valley’s water provider.

Maritime museum set to open in May - Truckee Sierra Sun
Time has flown by since construction crews first broke ground on the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s new home last spring, and museum staff is already preparing for the renovated museum’s grand opening celebrations this coming May.

Rocklin man, 71-year- arrested for brandishing gun at Johnson-Springview Park - Roseville & Rocklin Today
Rocklin Police responded to Johnson-Springview Park at 5480 5th Street and arrested a 71-year-old man for brandishing a handgun.