Sacramento, CA…When Daylight Saving Time begins on March 12, many motorists may find themselves short of sleep and a danger on the roadways. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants the public to be aware of the risks associated with drowsy driving. “When clocks are set forward in the spring, people often lose an hour of […]
Olympic Valley, CA…The 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Squaw Valley will mark the return of World Cup ski racing to the area after nearly 50 years, welcoming top international athletes and hosting numerous free events including three free concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A free Community Kickoff Parade will celebrate the region’s […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…- Between February 20th and February 25, 2017, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department received nine reports of theft from a vehicle. Six of the reports were in the Tahoe Island area. The majority of the vehicles were said to have been left unlocked. Additionally, two vehicles were reported stolen on February […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Learn the essentials for doing business with the City of South Lake Tahoe at the March Level UP Workshop! Tahoe Chamber is pleased to announce the Doing Business with the City Workshop taking place on Wednesday, March 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Mountain Lab. This workshop will […]
Sacramento,CA… The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “March is Red Cross Month, the perfect time to honor our Red Cross volunteers, blood donors and financial contributors who bring hope to people facing life’s emergencies,” said Gary Strong, CEO for the Red Cross Gold Country Region. “During Red […]
Sacramento, CA…In his continued efforts to fight against the illegal fire tax, Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 9, a measure to repeal the tax. ‘This fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Senator Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it […]
Burlingame, CA…California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Thursday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, firefighters and TV and movie actors at events statewide for the National Education Association’s 20th annual “Read Across America” extravaganza. Millions of people across the nation will take part in the […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) reacted to the results of today’s snow survey by the Department of Water Resources which showed that statewide, the snowpack holds 45.5 inches of snow water equivalent, or 185 percent of the March 1 average (24.6 inches). The central and southern regions in the Sierra Nevada are close to […]
Lake Tahoe, Ca/NV…With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 630 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety remains the most important aspect for a comfortable trip, along with recommendations for planning, common sense and dependable information sources. With herculean efforts by Caltrans […]
Sacramento, CA…The Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to build during one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history. Today’s manual snow survey by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 43.4 inches. February’s Phillips survey found 28.0 inches of SWE, and January’s […]
