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Sierra College on solar power quest for Rocklin, Grass Valley campuses

Sierra College is planning a major move into solar power at its Rocklin and Grass Valley campuses. With plans for ground-mounted solar cells in parking lots and others on buildings, a report … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 3/6/10 12:00:PM | 1335 views | 18 comments

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Wage freeze gets Placer County supes support, cool reception from union

Placer County supervisors gave their blessing today to a halt in merit pay raises for all county employees starting in July. With the latest estimate from the CEO Tom Miller’s office pegging … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 2/24/10 08:40:AM | 1584 views | 15 comments

Placer County supes want to know about all merit-raise recipients

Placer County supervisors agreed Tuesday with a request by Chairman Kirk Uhler to have all merit increases – not just management hikes – made available for board perusal. Supervisors now vote … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 2/23/10 06:00:PM | 1339 views | 14 comments

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Audit reveals questionable Placer County spending

Placer County’s development department skirted county and department policies in failing to log receipts for purchases, skipping required approvals for orders of supplies and made questionable … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 1/13/10 05:23:PM | 3742 views | 57 comments