Washington, DC..After weeks of negotiations, President Obama and leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties in Congress found common ground in an agreement about the United States’ budget. This means the government will remain open to serve the public, including small businesses who need need loans to grow, families who’ve applied for mortgages and […]
EL DORADO COUNTY – The Special General Election for State Assembly, 4th District will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. The last day to register to vote in this election is April 18, 2011. Sample ballots and Vote by Mail ballots will commence to be […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Crews are working two accidents in the South Lake coverage area. The first is on Hwy 88 at Upper Passing Lane and is a non-injury accident where a Toyota Forerunner has overturned in the roadway. The second is on Hwy 50 near Washout Curve. Please be careful out there
Incline Village, NV…The latest controls report is below. Even though this report is published by the Nevada Dept of Transportation it is a great summary of controls over the mountain passes leading into and out of the Lake Tahoe area. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY APRIL 8, 2011 7:27 AM PDT All routes […]
Truckee, CA…Right now there are two incidents right now in North Lake. On Hwy 89 near Rampart there is a Chrysler 200 into a snowbank. The worst of the two incidents on I-80 near Floriston where a Toyota Camry has mixed it up with a big rig. An ambulance has been summoned to this incident.
Minden, NV…The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a strongarm robbery that took place on Thursday, March 24th, 2011, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, off Topsy Lane in north Douglas County. In the incident, a Hispanic female forcibly stole a small black […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…US 50 seems to be the trouble spot at this time. There are three incidents from the top of the the summit down to Placerville. There is a vehicle off the roadway at the 4,000 ft level. Another accident is on Hwy 50 at Mill Run where a vehicle vs a tree […]
Free Community Trainings…Many seniors are caring for grandchildren. Learn about your rights and responsibilities under the law, as well as your options to pursue or obtain custody of your grandchildren in our community training, Grandparents Rights. Join us Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Placerville, CA. Questions? […]
A new California school immunization law takes effect on July 1, requiring all 7th -12th grade students in public and private schools to receive a Tdap vaccination before starting school in the fall. Tdap is a vaccine specifically designed for older children and adults that protects against pertussis (also known as whooping cough). Students who […]
Truckee, CA…CHP and emergency crews are working an accident on I-80 just east of exit 146. Caltrans is holding traffic at Crystal until they get the incident cleared.
