Washington, DC….The nation’s history of heavy smoking is a major reason why lifespans in the U.S. fall short of those in many other high-income nations, and evidence suggests that current obesity levels also play a substantial part, says a new report from the National Research Council. Over the last 25 years, life expectancy at age […]
TORRANCE, Calif., January 26, 2011 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 245,000 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles sold in the U.S. to inspect the fuel pressure sensor installation. […]
Sacramento, CA..– Governor Jerry Brown today announced the following appointments to the California Public Utilities Commission. Mike Florio, 58, of Oakland, has been appointed to the Public Utilities Commission. He has worked as the senior attorney for The Utility Reform Network since 1978. Florio is a member of California Conference of Public Utility Counsel. He […]
Washington, DC…As prepared for delivery…Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. And as we mark this occasion, we are also mindful of the empty chair in […]
Tahoe City, CA…CHP and emergency crews are working a snowmobile vs a tree accident in the Tahoe City area. The accident is at Village Rd & Cedarwood Dr
Yosemite National Park, CA…..The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park will shut down for three weeks to allow uninterrupted work on a multitude of renovation projects. From February 22 through March 17, 2011, the extensive work will be conducted to upgrade the fire detection, alarm, and suppression system throughout the historic hotel. This work includes […]
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SACRAMENTO – Senator Ted Gaines, R—Roseville, today announced that he has been appointed by Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg to serve as vice chair of both the Senate Insurance Committee and the Transportation and Housing Committee for the 2011-12 legislative session. Gaines has also been appointed to serve as a member of the Senate […]
Tahoe City, CA…Crews are responding to remove a disabled vehicle from Hwy 89 just south of Alpine Meadows Road. The vehicle will need a flatbed tow and they are still sorting out the details an this time. Please use caution in the area…
For the first time since Washoe County has conducted its biennial citizen survey since 1997, growth and development issues were not identified as one of the top 5 issues facing Washoe County residents. And it’s no surprise that the economy and related issues were named as top issues by 63% of the respondents to a […]
