Gov. Sandoval Against Democratic Plan To Raise Taxes

Gov. Sandoval Against Democratic Plan To Raise Taxes

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval today issued the following statement after Democrats released their tax plan: “This morning, Senator Horsford and Speaker Oceguera briefed me on the Democratic plan for raising over a billion dollars in taxes. We had a frank discussion about our differences of opinion concerning the impact of raising taxes, […]

49ers Head Coach To Play in Celebrity Golf Tournament

49ers Head Coach To Play in Celebrity Golf Tournament

(South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – San Francisco Forty Niners head coach Jim Harbaugh will join the celebrity-filled lineup at the American Century Championship (www.TahoeCelebrityGolf.com), July 12-17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. In what has grown to become one of the golf tournament’s strongest fields in 22-years, Harbaugh, 47, joins a long list of pro athletes, […]

Hwy 50 Closing for Two Weeks May 11th – Alternate Routes Announced

Hwy 50 Closing for Two Weeks May 11th – Alternate Routes Announced

El Dorado County– Caltrans announced it will temporarily close U.S. Highway 50 at Echo Summit for approximately two weeks, depending on weather, beginning May 11. The closure is part of the first stage of a safety enhancement project that will remove damaged rock walls and replace them with a barrier that meets current safety standards. […]

Amgen Tour of California Parties Start Tonight

Amgen Tour of California Parties Start Tonight

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…The countdown to the Amgen Tour Starts tonight with the The Hard Rock Cafe at Harveys Lake Tahoe hosting the official Amgen Tour of California kick-off party, Thursday, May 5, with percentage of the evening’s proceeds donated to Amgen’s title sponsor, Breakaway from Cancer, an initiative that helps empower people affected by cancer. […]

Supervisors Approve Sewer, Water Connection Fee Increases For Sheridan

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took an important step Tuesday in a drive to encourage development in Sheridan by allowing new hookups to the community’s water and sewage systems. At Tuesday’s meeting, board members voted unanimously to increase connection fees for property owners who hook up to the community’s sewage and water-distribution systems. The […]

Traffic Alert – Big Rig Off Roadway At Billie Mack

Traffic Alert – Big Rig Off Roadway At Billie Mack

Truckee, CA…Emergency Crews are working a big rig accident on I-80 near Billie Mack.  Reporting parties said the truck went off the roadway and is now down in a gully.  Please use caution in the area.. Update as of 12pm…The clean up after this accident took some time.  CHP reported that 120 gallons of fuel […]

Jobless Claims Head Back Up

Jobless Claims Head Back Up

Washington, DC…Unemployment claims jumped back up 43,000 over the previous week to 474,000 last week according to the latest release from the Department of Labor UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 474,000, an increase of 43,000 from the […]

Grant Sought For Assessment Of North Tahoe Mobile Home Parks May 03, 2011

After holding a public hearing today, the Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized the submission of a grant application by the Placer County Redevelopment Agency. That grant, if awarded, will be used to survey mobile home parks in Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. The $35,000 grant would come […]

The Frogs Were Hoppin At The Capital Frog Jump Today!

The Frogs Were Hoppin At The Capital Frog Jump Today!

[nggallery id=16] Sacramento, CA….Senator Ted Gaines (R-Roseville) today hosted the 37th Annual Capitol Frog Jumping Contest at the State Capitol. Elected officials, legislative staffers and media participated to see who can make their frog jump the farthest. “It was an honor to sponsor the 37th Annual Capitol Frog Jump in my first year representing Calaveras […]