Washington, DC…January 20th, 1961…We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom — symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning — signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago. The […]
Washington, DC…In the week ending Jan. 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 404,000, a decrease of 37,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 441,000. The 4-week moving average was 411,750, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised average of 415,750. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was […]
Lake Tahoe Area…Now that all the crowds have headed back home after MLK weekend it’s a great time to head out to the slopes and enjoy the great weather and snow. Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Squaw Valley is reporting 33-116″ of snow. Sierra at Tahoe is reporting 45-119″ of snow. Mt. Rose has […]
Truckee, CA…Truckee CHP and Nevada Highway Patrol are having a quiet morning with the roads quiet at least for now…
A senior vice president of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan was selected recently to be the first healthcare representative on the Placer County Economic Development Board (EDB). The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, Jan. 11 to confirm the appointment of Edward S. Glavis to the newly created post. Glavis was recommended […]
A gas lighter ignites a street lamp Ever wonder what kind of gas was used in the street lights of the 19th century or how safe it was to have gas lighting in one’s home? Please join us on Saturday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm in the Bernhard Museum Winery for our next Community Education […]
The following people will receive awards due to their heroism, professionalism, and commitment to our community. They have each gone “above and beyond” and will be recognized by Sheriff Michael Haley at the Board of County Commissioner’s Chambers at 9th & Wells, January 20 at 6:00pm. BRONZE STAR – Given to those who distinguish themselves […]
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Manager Mitch Schneider was awarded the national Henry Bergh Leadership Award from the No Kill Advocacy Center. The award, named after the founder of the first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in the United States, recognizes outstanding leadership in the quest to end the killing of […]
After interviewing 12 candidates in an open meeting, Washoe County Commissioners unanimously selected Greg Brower to fill the District 3 State Senate vacancy left by retired Senator Bill Raggio. Mr. Brower’s letter of interest stated that he has a, “desire to serve the people of Washoe County and the State of Nevada.” He has served […]
Washington, DC..The House passed a resolution repealing the Obama Health Care legislation. It was largely a symbolic vote as the Democratically controlled Senate will most likely vote down the repeal along party lines just as the vote today was along party lines in the House. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today delivered the following speech […]
