The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an $80,000 grant that will be used for technology upgrades in the Western Placer Unified School District. The grant is 10 percent of an $800,000 Community Development Block Grant that was awarded to the County for 2010. The $80,000 grant will be used as part of […]
Washoe County Registrar of Voters Dan Burk has begun preparations for the Special Election on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, as directed by Nevada’s Secretary of State. The Special Election is needed as a result of the appointment of former U.S. Congressman Dean Heller to fill U.S. Senator John Ensign`s vacated seat. Early voting will occur […]
This Afternoon: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind between 20 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight: Snow. Low around […]
Washington, DC…Hello, everyone. I hope you’re having a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. I’ve got some good news for us today. Not only is our economy overall growing, but one of the important sectors of our economy is on the rise again: the American automobile industry. Just a few days ago, on Tuesday, Chrysler […]
On 05-27-2011 at about 2:20 am unidentified suspects broke into Silver State Roofing in Gardnerville, Nevada, and stole numerous power tools including compressors, nail guns, drills and circular saws. The suspect vehicle is described as a white minivan with a sliding passenger side door, possibly a late 90’s – early 2000 model Toyota Sienna or […]
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2011 — More than a third of people planning to swim, boat or fish this summer cannot swim well, according to a new national survey by the American Red Cross. Nearly 8 in 10 households (78 percent) are planning at least one water-related recreational activity this summer such as swimming, boating and […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Squaw Valley, Kirkwood and Donner Ski Ranch will be open and running for your skiing pleasure this weekend! Kirkwood will be open Sat & Sunday. Squaw Valley is open Friday – Monday! Donner Ski Ranch is open Sat-Mon! The Ranch may also be open some weekends in June. Some of the resorts including […]
CARSON CITY, NV – Sandoval Senior Advisor Dale Erquiaga made the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling permanently eliminated some revenue streams. The problem is much worse than we originally thought. Tonight, the state Budget Director released the total number of $656.7 million dollars which is now unavailable for the Governor’s budget. “Briefings will continue […]
Memorial Day Weekend launches the summer season in Carson City with the opening of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and a Ghost Walk Tour along Kit Carson Trail. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad departs Carson City Station at various times: http://vttrain.activitytickets.com/ from at the Eastgate Depot, located on Flint drive – six miles east on […]
Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board on Tuesday recognized the efforts of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) for their achievements in bicycling advocacy planning and safety for the 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The plan calls for an additional 162 miles […]
