Auburn, CA…Placer County is seeking applications to fill upcoming vacancies on 5th District advisory bodies that serve Meadow Vista, Foresthill and the Weimar-Applegate-Colfax area. The deadline is Friday, Jan. 11for submitting applications to serve on the Meadow Vista Advisory Council, Foresthill Forum Advisory Council or Weimar-Applegate-Colfax Municipal Advisory Council (WAC MAC). Commonly known as MACs, […]
Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), author of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban that expired in 2004, announced on Sunday that she will introduce updated legislation early next year. “On the first day of the new Congress, I intend to introduce a bill stopping the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of assault weapons as well as large […]
Stateline, NV – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency staff dug into their wallets and scoured shopping and grocery stores continuing the tradition of bringing a little cheer to local children and families in need over the holidays. This year staff provided gifts of clothes and toys to 35 foster children ages 4 – 17 through Court […]
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thanked our brave troops and their families for their service. The President and First Lady asked the American people to visit JoiningForces.gov to find ways to honor and support our veterans and military families, […]
Reno, NV…Area law enforcement agencies are taking a proactive regional approach to enhance school safety across Washoe County in wake of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy as well as concerns raised by predictions related to the Mayan Calendar and December 21, 2012. The Washoe County School District Police Department will be assisted by members of the […]
Sacramento, CA…Inspired by the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Senator Ted Gaines (R-Rocklin) today announced legislative plans to introduce a bill that would make a critical change to California’s existing gun control laws, keeping dangerous firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. “It’s time to […]
Washington, DC…On Friday, we learned that more than two dozen people were killed when a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Most of those who died were just young children with their whole lives ahead of them. And every parent in America has a heart heavy with hurt. Among the fallen […]
Washington, DC…Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity and employment have continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months, apart from weather-related disruptions. Although the unemployment rate has declined somewhat since the summer, it remains elevated. Household spending has continued to advance, and the housing […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…As I end my role as Mayor, I am jazzed. While the tendency is to focus on what’s wrong with the City, the truth is the City has had a very successful year. In April, Council set five strategic goals: Improve the built environment Fiscal sustainability Economic development […]
Sacramento, CA…As his first order of business after being sworn into office yesterday, Senator Ted Gaines (R–Rocklin) introduced legislation that would repeal the fire tax. “This $150 fire tax is illegal and unfair – plain and simple,” said Gaines. “Many rural property owners already pay local fire agencies for protection so it is clearly double-taxation […]
