Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is making preparations for visitor and employee safety in response to weather reports predicting significant precipitation, and possible flooding, over the next several days and through the weekend. The predictions for significant rainfall in Yosemite Valley, well above flood stage on the Merced River, could prompt the park to be closed […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today issued the following statement condemning California’s Democratic legislative leaders for their decision to hire outside legal counsel to advise on potential legal challenges with the incoming Trump Administration. “President-Elect Trump hasn’t even been sworn into office and a high-powered former U.S. Attorney General and his legal team of […]
Sacramento, CA…Following the resignation of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. officially submitted U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s (D-CA) nomination for California Attorney General to the State Legislature today. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, which each have 90 days to act. “Xavier has […]
New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced he intends to nominate Jay Clayton Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Clayton is currently a partner with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and brings decades of experience helping companies navigate complex federal regulations to the position. Clayton will play an important role in unleashing the […]
Stateline, NV…For traffic safety, the Nevada Department of Transportation has temporarily closed a portion of State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade) following a sinkhole created by an eroding drainage pipe underneath the roadway. The road will remain closed from the State Route 206/Foothill Road junction in the Carson Valley to the summit. Kingsbury Grade will remain […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) announced today the reorganization of the Governmental Affairs division, resulting in the promotion of Paul A. Smith to Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Justin Caporusso to Vice President of External Affairs and Administration, and Mary-Ann Warmerdam to Senior Legislative Advocate. This newly formed leadership team will direct […]
South Lake Tahoe,CA…Attend the upcoming Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, January 19th at 3pm in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Rd. Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 3pm in the City Council Chambers. For more information call (530) 542-7417.
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Attend the upcoming Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on Thursday, January 19th at 9am at Rec Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 9am at the Rec Center. For more information call (530) 542-6056.
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Attend the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 9am in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road. City Council meetings are open to the public and are generally held on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 9am. For more information, go online to […]
Istanbul, Turkey….Turkey’s state run media is reporting an attack on Reina nightclub in Istanbul. An assailant dressed as Santa Clause and possibly more opened fire on the police outside the club before entering and commencing their attack on those in the club. Turkey has come under increasing attacks partially resulting from increased tensions internally, ISIS […]
