Another Jack Knifed Big Rig on I-80
Boreal, CA..3-4 vehicles and a big rig are involved in an accident near Boreal on I-80. The big rig has moderate damage and cannot steer. Lanes are blocked according to CHP
Jack Knifed Big Rig Near Rest Stop on I-80
Truckee, CA…There is a jack knifed big rig in the westbound lanes of I-80 near the rest stop. A big rig tow was unavailable so Caltrans is pushing off roadway. Please use caution in the area…
TRAFFIC NEWS…..Vehicle Accident at WB US50 at Point View
Placerville, CA….Emergency crews are on scene of a traffic collision at WB US50 at Point View near Placerville. Please travel with caution in the area.
Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for March 27
Lake Tahoe Area…This will be a season to be remembered. Where were you in 2011? Do you remember the powder we skied? It was Sooo Deep! Stories from this year will be like fish stories only better. Time to play hooky and take some “Sick” days. The Snow just keeps coming. All of the local […]
The Latest Chain Controls Report
Incline Village, NV…The latest chain controls report is getting much shorter. The latest is below… NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY MARCH 27, 2011 8:05 AM PDT All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: IR80: Between Drum Forebay Road California Exit 150 and 1.0 miles west of Junction Donner Pass […]
Snow Loading Warning
HIGH SIERRA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES SHOULD MONITOR SNOW LOADS ON ROOFS, PROPANE TANKS, NATURAL GAS LINES AND BUILDING VENTILATION SYSTEMS Placer County public safety agencies are advising High Sierra residents and businesses to monitor buildings, propane tanks and natural gas lines for signs of excessive loading due to heavy snow loads. Residents and businesses also […]
White Rock Road: Scott Road to Placerville Road
Full Closure & Traffic Restrictions Thursday, March 31 (8:30 AM) to Friday, April 1 (3 PM) When/Where: Starting Thursday, March 31 at 8:30 AM, there will be a full closure of White Rock Road between Scott Road and Placerville Road (see map on back). Information concerning the closure is as follows: White Rock Road will […]
Sheriff’s Office sponsors children’s shoe drive
Sheriff’s Office sponsors children’s shoe drive The Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the non-profit organization,Think Kindness, in this effort to collect gently used children and adult shoes that will be given to local Title I schools, local non-profits and the remainder to Soles4Souls, a non-profit that delivers shoes to third world countries. Think Kindness is […]
Residential Dump Days
In recognition of Earth Day, Waste Management will hold “Residential Dump Days” on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at the following transfer stations: Stead: 13890 Mt. Anderson Road Reno, NV 89506. Hours of operation: Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 from 8am to 4pm. Reno: 1390 E. Commercial Row Reno, NV 89512. […]
Reminder…..Spring Open Burning to begin by permit only
Permits for open burning of vegetative materials are being issued by the Sierra Fire Protection District and the Reno Fire Department for the burn period that began at 6:00am Tuesday, March 1st and is anticipated to conclude at 2:00pm Tuesday, May 31st in accordance with Washoe County air quality standards and requirements. However, the open […]