Washington D.C….Recently, there have been signs that the economy is picking up steam. Last month, we saw the strongest job growth in five years, and have added more than three-quarters of a million private sector jobs in just three months. But there are still too many Americans who are either looking for work, or struggling […]
Washoe County Commissioners are scheduled to hold the final public hearing on the recommended 2011-12 general fund budget on Monday, May 16th at 10 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. The hearing will also be televised live on The Washoe Channel, TV-217 and webstreamed live via the County’s website at www.washoecounty.us During its regular meeting on […]
Weeks after leaking propane was first discovered in the Serene Lakes community near Donner Summit, the Truckee Fire Protection District and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office have decided to leave in place the voluntary evacuation order they had instituted for the community in early April. The decision was made due to the discovery yesterday of […]
Since 2007, Placer County has been the vanguard for its efforts to improve the health of forested lands. With more than half of the County covered with forest, part of this effort includes investigating the possibility of using biomass to provide a clean source of renewable energy. There are myriad factors that must be considered […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Crews are working an injury accident on Hwy 89 just north of the overflow campground according to CHP. The accident was reported just after 1pm and tow trucks are on the way. Please use caution in the area..
Blue Canyon, CA..A tow is enroute for a disabled big rig in the number three lane near Blue Canyon on eastbound I-80. Please use caution in the area…
oin us as we honor our law enforcement professionals during National Police Week, May 15th through the 21st. Our police officers and sheriff’s deputies put their lives on the line every day to keep the community safe. While this week allows us to pay additional attention to all the good they do, it’s *always* a […]
Sacramento, CA…California State Parks today announced a plan to close up to 70 of its 278 parks due to budget cuts. The closures are necessary to achieve an $11 million reduction in the next fiscal year 2011/12, and $22 million in the following fiscal year 2012/13. These cuts were mandated by AB 95, which was […]
Woodfords, CA….Emergency crews are working a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 89 about 1/4 mile from the fire station in Woodfords. They are using the Caltrans Maintenance Station to land an air ambulance for an injured party. Please use caution or expect delays in the area…
April 30, 2011 was the date of another successful National Prescription Drug Take Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office partnered with El Dorado Hills Vision Coalition and Drug Free Divide to offer three locations where residents could bring old and unwanted prescriptions for destruction. The disposal sites were […]
