BROOMFIELD, Colo.,– Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 6, 2011, and for the prior year period through January 7, 2010, with both periods including the holiday period through the Thursday after New Year’s Day. The data mentioned […]
BROOMFIELD, Colo., — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced its plans to spend $30 million on major capital improvement projects at its newest mountain resort property, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort near Lake Tahoe, Calif., that will greatly enhance the guest experience both on the mountain and in the Village at Northstar for the 2011-2012 winter season. […]
Tahoe City, CA…Today: Rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 46. Windy, with a southwest wind between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight: A […]
Lake Tahoe Area…The Snow just keeps coming. All of the local resorts are reporting incredible conditions. The Lake Tahoe area has been rated one of the best ski destinations on the planet for good reason. It has the best combination of great snow, lot’s of resorts and plenty of excitement in the evenings. Be Safe […]
The Placer County Veteran Services Officer, Rick Buckman, was recently commended by the State Department of Veterans Affairs for the benefit payments he has secured for Placer County Veterans. In fiscal year 2009-10, Buckman assisted veterans in increasing their monthly cash benefits by $1.574 million dollars, with the annual amount totaling nearly $19 million. In […]
Reno, CA….Dear Fair Friends and Supporters, The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair met on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011, and came to a decision that was difficult to make but was sadly inevitable to do. For the first time in the history of the fair (since 1874), there will not be a state […]
[Madison, Wisc..] Three weeks after Senate Democrats fled the state, the Wisconsin State Senate passed the bulk of the Budget Repair Bill in a series of surprise moves Wednesday. Late in the afternoon Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and the GOP lawmakers assembled for the Special Session voted to send the bill to a bipartisan […]
CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval announced today he has appointed Len Savage of Reno to the Transportation Board of Directors. “Len brings a fresh perspective to the Transportation Board,” Governor Sandoval said. “Len leads his family’s business, a well-known plumbing company in Reno which holds one of the state’s first contractor’s licenses. As […]
Incline Village, NV….Congratulations to Diamond Peak’s February’s Skiers of the Month, chosen by coaches for dedication, sportsmanship, and attitude! * J3 Zane Besing, whom Coach Eric Garayoa says has shown “dedication and patience through some tough challenges thrown his way.” * J4 Hannah Laurie, who “has been steadily gaining confidence with each day we practice […]
Due to popular demand, a second Yellow starthistle control workshop has been scheduled for March 11, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Administrative Building C (Planning Commission Room), 2850 Fairlane Court in Placerville. Landowners and managers will learn about mechanical, cultural and chemical control methods to control Yellow starthistle […]
