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 […]
Traffic Alert…Solo Vehicle Rollover on I-80
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a solo vehicle rollover in the center divider on I-80 near Donner Park. Please use caution in the area…
Snow, Sun & Sand in Kings Beach for Martin Luther King Day
Kings Beach, CA…It is Snow, Sun and Sand in Kings Beach today. The National Weather service is projecting a high of 50 degrees but we observed 55 in the shade. What a gorgeous day that shows the many sides of the Lake Tahoe area. People were actually out enjoying the beach today. There were a […]
Snow Summit Junior Olympic Qualifier Wrap Up ~ By John Hamilton
Big Bear, CA…Three Days of Slalom are now in the books. There were some gutsy and great runs from many competitors. The final tally for the women on Sunday. Squaw’s Audrey O’Brien skied to first followed by Diamond Peak’s Hannah Johnson proving to the field that her trip to Whistler last last year was no […]
Traffic Update…Two Accidents at This Time
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a multiple vehicle accident near Pleasant Valley Road. An ambulance was dispatched and 3 tow trucks. On I-80 near Auburn a dump truck and a BMW got together and are now in the center divider. If you are heading down Hwy 88 into the Jackson Area a motorcycle vs pickup accident […]
Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Vacancies
The Placer County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board has several vacancies, including positions for clients of county programs and for outside professionals. Created in 1993, the advisory board has seats for 16 members. It generally meets once a month. “We are eager to get the vacant seats filled because the advisory board plays […]
TRAFFIC NEWS….Vehicle Accident at Hwy 88 at Snowshoe Springs….Traffic is Being Held
South Lake Tahoe, CA….Crews are on scene at a traffic accident at Hwy 88 and Snowshoe Springs in South Lake Tahoe. Traffic is being held in both lanes. Please avoid the area if at all possible. Update 10am: ROADWAY CLEAR.
“I Have A Dream”~by Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17, 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s […]
Traffic Update…Just a Couple of Spinouts
Truckee, CA…Truckee CHP is reporting a couple of spinouts this morning. The rest of the local roads look fine. They were slippin and slidin on I-80 near SR-89 and on SR-89 near Alpine Meadows. South Lake area and US-50 and Hwy 88 are clear at this time
“The Social Network” Best Picture, Natalie Portman & Colin Firth take Acting Honors
Los Angeles, CA…Winning the category of Best Motion Picture – Drama @ the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA Natalie Portman – Black Swan, Colin Firth – The King’s Speech Take top actors honors… <object width=”560″ height=”340″><param name=”movie” value=”http://www.youtube.com/v/mwC9AMcMSms?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00″></param><param name=”allowFullScreen” value=”true”></param><param name=”allowscriptaccess” value=”always”></param><embed src=”http://www.youtube.com/v/mwC9AMcMSms?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00″ type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” allowscriptaccess=”always” allowfullscreen=”true” width=”560″ […]