Traffic Alert…Another Spinout on I-80
Truckee, CA…Crews are responding to a vehicle facing the wrong way in traffic on I-80 near the Vista Point. Please use caution in the area…
Traffic Alert…Two Non-Injury Accidents on I-80
Truckee, CA…Crews are working two non-injury accidents at this time. They are on I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange and also near Cisco Road. The roads are getting slick as this system rolls through. Let’s be careful out there…
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is applying for an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Law Enforcement Grant
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is applying for an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Law Enforcement Grant through the California State Parks OHV Division. The grant is for $74,954 and will provide OHV law enforcement patrols in Nevada County. The areas in Western Nevada County to be patrolled will include Greenhorn Creek, Steephollow Creek, Chalk Bluff, […]
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Election Results
COUNTY OF NEVADA MARCH 8 2011 TTUSD SPECIAL ELECTION Unofficial Results for Election TAHOE TRUCKEE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. MEASURE A. SAVE OUR SCHOOLS PARCEL TAX RENEWAL. . Registration and Turnout Completed Precincts: 5 of 5 Reg/Turnout Percentage Total Registered Voters 8,522 Precinct Registration 8,522 Precinct Ballots Cast 891 10.5% Early Ballots Cast 29 0.3% Absentee […]
Tips For Natural Gas and Propane Users During Winter Weather
Extraordinary snowfall in the Sierra Nevada has created deep snow that can damage natural gas and propane pipes, valves and tanks. Explosions and fires can occur, causing injuries and deaths. Placer County suggests the following safety tips for proper care of propane tanks during severe winter weather: * Use a broom instead of a shovel […]
Risk Management Secures Cost Savings For Placer County
The Placer County Office of Risk Management’s careful analysis and purchasing of insurance policies have resulted in significant savings for the County when unexpected events have arisen. Recently, a relatively new county-owned dump truck, loaded with building material, swerved to avoid a collision. The truck rolled and suffered major damage. Although there were no significant […]
Library Advisory Board Has Vacancy For 4th District Representative
March 10, 2011 The Placer County Library Advisory Board has a vacancy for a member from the Granite Bay area. The vacant seat is for a representative of the 4th Supervisorial District, which includes Granite Bay and part of Roseville. A detailed map of the district is available by clicking on the folowing link Dist. […]
Traffic Alert…Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 88
Kirkwood, CA..The area roadways have been quiet as of late between storms. That may change as this system rolls through. Right now there is a disabled vehicle on Hwy 88 near Red Lake Road
SUGAR BOWL RESORT TO RUN “SILVER BELT BANZAI” COMPETITION MARCH 13-14, 2010
(Donner Summit, CA) – Top freeride skiers and riders from around the world will descend upon Lake Tahoe’s Sugar Bowl Resort March 13th and 14th, 2010 for the running of the Silver Belt Banzai, a unique race blending the excitement of ski-cross/boarder-x action with the tradition of a downhill race. Starting atop Sugar Bowl’s famed […]
Governor Brown Announces Additional Support for Balanced Budget Plan
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown announced that he has received supportive letters from the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the California Grocers Association for his budget plan and letting California voters decide whether or not to temporarily extend existing taxes. In a letter to the California State Legislature, Mark Macarro, tribal chairman of Pechanga […]