SACRAMENTO – Following significant increases in statewide rainfall and mountain snowpack this season, Governor Jerry Brown today proclaimed an end to the state’s drought, but urged Californians to keep conserving water as we move into the spring and summer months. “While this season’s storms have lifted us out of the drought, it’s critical that Californians […]
WASHINGTON – In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes. EPA conducts radiological monitoring of milk under its RADNET program, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has jurisdiction […]
Would you like to help the library offer the most popular books? Now there’s a way to do just that – through the Amazon Wish List! Due to the ongoing budget cuts affecting Washoe County Library System, the number of books ordered from operating funds next year will again be lower than in previous years. […]
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a new way to get high that is perfectly legal, readily available, and can be extremely dangerous if consumed. This new high is sold under the guise of exotic, concentrated bath salts. “These are not your everyday ‘soak in the tub’ brands of bath salts,” […]
Have a Heart Foster Care and Adoption Fair Scheduled for April 2nd Washoe County Social Services Have a Heart and One Church One Community have teamed up to host an important community event on foster parenting and adopting foster children. County staff will be on-hand to answer your questions at Pine Middle School on Saturday, […]
Truckee, CA…The local roads are looking good with the better weaher. The only activity right now is a disabled vehicle near Farad on I-80. I am sure the local emergency crews are enjoying the break….
South Lake Tahoe, CA…March 31st at 6pm the City of South Lake Tahoe partners with the Pacific Crest Trail and Tahoe Rim Trail for film screening of National Geographic Channel film that chronicles the peaks and valleys of the epic 2650 mile long Pacific Crest Trail. This trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, cutting through […]
Sacramento, CA…The path to economic recovery is paved in green, a fact known to many who will be attending the upcoming Green California Summit & Exposition (April 18-20, 2011, Sacramento Convention Center). Billions of dollars in venture capital have poured into California’s clean tech companies, and the state is a national, and international, leader in […]
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today issued the following statement on his decision to halt budget negotiations: “Yesterday, I stopped the discussions that I had been conducting with various members of the Republican party regarding our state’s massive deficit. The budget plan that I put forth is balanced between deep cuts and extensions of currently […]
Placerville, CA…Placerville CHP is reporting an accident with ambulance responding to a big rig vs car accident on US-50. On I-80 a Fed Ex truck is now on the runaway truck ramp near Whitmore. On Hwy 88 there is a vehicle blocking lanes near Kirkwood.
