Tahoma, CA…It was perfect weather on Saturday for the Lake Triathlon. The mostly wetsuited throng with a few brave souls in Speedos and Bikinis hit launched off the beach shortly after 7am. The sprinters took to the water first followed just a few minutes later by the athletes in the longer Olympic course. After the [...]
Incline Village, NV…A large crowd turned out for the memorial service for “Charlie” the Incline Village Bear that was put down after he was wondering the Raleys parking lot during the day. The Memorial was part of a larger effort spearheaded by No Bear Hunt Nevada to derail the upcoming bear hunt that has been [...]
Truckee, CA…Every Thursday evening during the summer quaint, historic downtown Truckee is alive with activity. Live music, fresh produce, local artists, food, drink and fun await all who attend. The event is sponsored by many local businesses and the Downtown Truckee Merchants Association and the City of Truckee. Truckee Thursdays runs from June 16 – [...]
Washington, DC…This week, I laid out my plan for our fiscal future. It’s a balanced plan that reduces spending and brings down the deficit, putting America back on track toward paying down our debt. We know why this challenge is so critical. If we don’t act, a rising tide of borrowing will damage our economy, [...]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…We stopped by Diamond Peak today to see how the spring skiing was progressing. Everyone we spoke with said the conditions were great. The overnight temps below freezing are keeping the snow in great shape. Most of the resorts have extended their seasons and this year you will be able to ski locally [...]
Incline Village, NV…We had the chance to stop by Burnt Cedar Beach. At past 6:30pm tonight the sun was out and people were still playing. The Geese were honking and enjoying the evening sun. There was a photographer on a family photo shoot and there was also several people on an impromptu rail jam on [...]
Washington, DC…7:31 P.M. EDT..THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya –- what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. I want to begin by paying tribute to our men and women in uniform who, once again, [...]
AP- News Minute..Here’s the latest news for Tuesday March 22nd: Japanese markets rebound, but plant worries still abound; Gates in Moscow to talk Libya; Yemeni president says he’ll step down by the end of the year; Visitors signing condolence book for Knut the polar bear.
Here’s the latest news for Friday March 18th: Japan raises nuclear crisis level; UN Security Council approves no-fly zone for Libya; Riot at Australian detention center; Cleaning up from St. Patrick’s day.
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland – It had been a long four years since American Julia Mancuso had topped a World Cup podium. She was back with vengeance today as women’s competition at the 2011 World Cup Finals kicked off with the downhill and plenty of excitement in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Mancuso’s impressive win, the fifth of her career, [...]
