El Dorado County Animal Services has not increased its fees in several years. Animal Services proposed a number of fee increases during a February 28 Board of Supervisors’ public hearing. The fees were passed by the Board and will go into effect April 1. Not all of Animal Services fees were recommended for an increase, […]
IVGID is proposing a sewer and water rate increase, with an average increase of 7.7%, as well as changes and amendments to its Sewer and Water Ordinances (IVGID Ordinance 2 and 4, respectively), including: • Adjust user class definitions to align them with Washoe County definitions for user and dwelling unit in Water and Sewer […]
Kirkwood, CA…Yesterday, Kirkwood Mountain Resort received the tragic news that Ryan Hawks, a competitor in the North American Freeskiing Championships, succumbed to the injuries sustained in a crash during the event this past weekend. The entire resort is devestated by the news. Ryan was an incredible person and an inspiration to many. Our thoughts and […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today introduced the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2011, a bill that will restore Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Basin and protect the region from a number of threats. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Harry Reid (D-Nev.), John Ensign (R-Nev.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). The Lake […]
Kirkwood, CA…A couple big rigs are blocking lanes on Hwy 88 near Red Lake Road. Please use caution in the area…
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 […]
Washington, DC…Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 2.6 percent annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The gain in productivity reflects a 4.0 percent increase in output and a 1.4 percent increase in hours worked. (All quarterly percent changes in this release are seasonally […]
March 01, 2011 Placer County was notified recently it has been awarded an $800,000 federal grant for two housing programs managed by the county’s Redevelopment Agency. The county was awarded $585,000 for the agency’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and $195,000 for an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. Up to $20,000 will be used to cover administrative […]
The Washoe County District Attorney (WCDA) is a proud sponsor of Safe and Healthy Homes. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 23 and honors National Crime Victims Rights Week (April 10 – 16, 2011). The Fair will be held at Idlewild Park from 8am to Noon and the 5K Run/walk will start […]
Gaines Gazette: March 1, 2011, In This Issue: Budget Needs Real, Structural Reform, Our Roseville District Office has moved! Gaines Introduces Legislation to Reduce Government Regulation, Legislation by Gaines, Would Repeal Suction Dredge Mining Ban Budget Needs? Real Structural Reform…..Governor Jerry Brown’s recent announcements to cut the state’s purchasing of freebies and usage of cell […]
