North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Honors Engineer Ron Johnson on His Retirement!

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Honors Engineer Ron Johnson on His Retirement!

Incline Village, NV…In recognition of your outstanding years of service, congratulations Engineer Ron Johnson on your retirement. Enjoy this next chapter! You will be missed. #FireFamily #NorthLakeTahoeFire About NLTFPD Our Fire District is what we consider an “All Risk” Fire District. We respond to all types of emergency and/or public service situations. We have equipment […]

President Biden at Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

President Biden at Signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

Washington, DC…Thank you. Thank you. Please, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Susan, progress is possible. We’re moving. Good afternoon, everyone. As I said from the beginning of my campaign, Madam Speaker, that the campaign for President –throughout, you would call me and tell me, “Keep it up” — was about bringing people […]

President Biden on Middle East, Israel & Hamas Cease Fire

President Biden on Middle East, Israel & Hamas Cease Fire

Washington, DC…Folks, I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Earlier today, I spoke with President Al Sisi of Egypt. And Minister — Prime Minister Netanyahu informed me that Israel has agreed to a mutual, unconditional ceasefire to begin in less than two hours. The Egyptians have now informed us that Hamas and the other groups […]

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Fast-Track Key Housing, Economic Development Projects in California

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Fast-Track Key Housing, Economic Development Projects in California

San Jose, CA…Alongside state and local leaders in San Jose today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) that extends expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for key developments and expands the streamlining process to include small-scale housing projects – boosting the state’s economic recovery with […]

City Council Unanimously Passes Motion to Create a Police Advisory Commission

City Council Unanimously Passes Motion to Create a Police Advisory Commission

South Lake Tahoe, CA…The establishment of the Police Advisory Commission was initially brought forth to City Council on July 14, 2020 to discuss the need for a police citizen review committee. The City Council directed staff to gather community input on the formation of such committee and bring back a recommendation in 6-12 months. Further […]

2020 Statewide Wildfires Debris Removal Update

2020 Statewide Wildfires Debris Removal Update

Sacramento, CA… Over 80 percent of properties have completed the debris clean up stage. The remains of 2020 wildfire survivors’ homes and property — burned metal, concrete, ash and contaminated soil — have now been cleared from more than 80 percent of the properties enrolled in California’s statewide Consolidated Debris Removal Program. Most properties still […]

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians About Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians About Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards

Sacramento, CA… California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today warning Californians not to print fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards at home and not to purchase them from individuals selling counterfeits. “We are aware of reports that counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination record cards have been advertised on social media websites, e-commerce platforms, and blogs, […]

New and Updated Web Resources to Help Customers Financially Impacted by COVID-19

New and Updated Web Resources to Help Customers Financially Impacted by COVID-19

San Francisco, CA… Customers May Qualify for Several Different Financial Assistance Programs at Once. Apply or Enroll Now, Don’t Wait for Summer. Customers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now find new and updated information and web resources on various programs available to those who are behind on their bills and/or […]

$200,000 from SLT Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Going to Boys and Girls Club

$200,000 from SLT Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Going to Boys and Girls Club

South Lake Tahoe, CA…On Tuesday, May 18th, the City Council passed a resolution to allocate $200,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe for building completion. Staff recommendation was initially $100,000, however based on input from the community and City Council and the needs of the community, the amount was increased to $200,000. […]