Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…The countdown to the Amgen Tour Starts tonight with the The Hard Rock Cafe at Harveys Lake Tahoe hosting the official Amgen Tour of California kick-off party, Thursday, May 5, with percentage of the evening’s proceeds donated to Amgen’s title sponsor, Breakaway from Cancer, an initiative that helps empower people affected by cancer. […]
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 […]
Placer County, CA…Since 1993, Larry Smith has been arrested numerous times, been sent to state prison, paroled, obtained welfare and Medicare benefits and gotten married. Only he isn’t really Larry Smith, he’s Joseph Kidd, an Auburn area transient. The real Larry Smith’s 17-year nightmare ended yesterday when the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, with the help […]
Northstar, CA….LunaLuna Chix brings women of all abilities, interests and ages together to learn new sports, stay active and inspire each other to do the same. This winter, the Northstar® Resort Cross-Country Ski, Telemark & Snowshoe Center partners with Luna Chix for this unique on snow clinic – for women, by women – that will […]
SACRAMENTO – California’s unemployment rate increased to 12.5 percent in December, and nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 4,900 during the month, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two separate surveys. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased in December to 9.4 percent. In December 2009, the unemployment rate in California […]
Incline Village, NV….Join the Diamond Peak Ski Team as we honor Ullr (ooh-ler) — the Norse god of winder and snow — with three days and nights of family fun at Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Ullr Fest provides fun for the entire community… and beyond. Come dressed in your Ullr Attire — prizes will be […]
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 […]
