Traffic Alert…4 Vehicle Bumper Cars on US-50

Kyburz, CA….Crews are still on scene of a multi-vehicle fender bender on US-50 near Ice House Road in the Kyburz area. Let’s be careful out there. Even though we have had some clear days there are still some very slick sections or road out there.

The Kid Connection….”Healthy Eating Habits”~by Stefanie Pechan

The Kid Connection….”Healthy Eating Habits”~by Stefanie Pechan

Fruits and vegetables… Are they a frequent visitor in your household or just an occasional guest? Do you have trouble getting the kids (or maybe yourself) to include those with every meal? As a parent, you have the most influence on your child. Here are a few suggestions on helping your child to develop healthy […]

Boehner Assumes Speaker’s Gavel

Washington, DC…AP..Rep. John Boehner was elected speaker of the House Wednesday, sealing newfound Republican power-sharing as the 112th Congress convened and drawing the curtain on the history-making Nancy Pelosi era at the helm. (Jan. 5)

Vail’s Schleper 8th in Zagreb Night Slalom. Squaw Valley’s Mancuso DNF

Vail’s Schleper 8th in Zagreb Night Slalom.  Squaw Valley’s Mancuso DNF

ZAGREB, Croatia – Olympian and U.S. Ski Team veteran Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) finished eighth in Tuesday’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup night slalom in Zagreb. Austria’s Marlies Schild won the coveted Snow Queen Trophy by .75 seconds. Streaming of the race is available at www.universalsports.com. Amidst the fog and icy conditions, 66 women charged […]

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to Depart.

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to Depart.

Washington, DC…In a move that has been a possibility for some time. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has announced that he will be leaving his current post in early February. He will also stay on in an as yet undefined advisory role… Statement by the President on the Departure of Press Secretary Robert Gibbs “For the […]

Man caught in bank attempting to pass stolen checks

Man caught in bank attempting to pass stolen checks

Auburn, CA….An Auburn man was arrested inside a north Auburn bank Monday afternoon while attempting to cash a check he had stolen from a woman he recently befriended. U.S. Bank officials called the Placer County Sheriff’s Office when Kyle L. Estes, 20, and a female were still inside the bank attempting to cash a $550 […]

Traffic Alert…Accident on SR-89 Blocking Lane

Truckee, CA…Truckee CHP is working and accident on SR89 near El Capitan Street where a white pickup in now blocking the roadway. Please use caution in the area until the roadway is clear…

Placer County Supervisors Take Oath of Office

Placer County Supervisors Take Oath of Office

Placer County, CA…..Jack Duran and Robert M. Weygandt formally took the oath of office during the final days of 2010 so they could welcome the New Year ready to start four-year terms on the Placer County Board of Supervisors. News-elected Supervisor Jack Duran, left, is administered his oath of office by Assistant Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, […]