Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning agency announced changes to the two-day agenda of Governing Board meetings taking place on Wednesday, December 14 at Granlibakken, and Thursday, December 15 at the TRPA offices. The December 14 agenda remains unchanged and includes a proposed adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement […]
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama wished the American people a happy Thanksgiving, giving a special thanks to the brave men and women serving overseas and those giving back at shelters and soup kitchens in their communities during the holidays. Those who celebrated the first Thanksgiving persevered by drawing strength from each other, and today […]
I left the recent Manufacturer’s Forum hosted by the Placer County Economic Development Board more convinced than ever that manufacturing is critical to the economic future of Placer County, California and the United States. At the forum, organizers reminded us of several statistics that are important to remember, but easy to forget. The United States […]
At a special meeting in Tahoe City on Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a third-party appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve the Homewood Mountain Resort Project. The Board heard from approximately 40 concerned members of the public who both spoke out in favor and against of […]
Washoe County today clarified the 2002 Ballot Ballot Question and 2003 Interlocal Agreement for Regional Animal Services between Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. The voter approved ballot question called for an increase in the tax rate of up to 3 cents for animal welfare services, noting that the tax increase would be offset by Reno […]
Bali, Indonesia…Today, I’m speaking to you from Indonesia as I finish up my trip to the Asia Pacific – the region where we do most of our trade and sell most of our exports. And over the past week, the progress we’ve made in opening markets and boosting exports here will help create more jobs […]
Remarks of President Barack Obama As Prepared for Delivery San Diego, California Saturday, November 12, 2011 I’m speaking to you from the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in San Diego. This is one of the biggest ships in the Navy, and on Friday it was home to one of the most unique […]
Below are highlights of action taken by the Board of County Commission during its November 8, 2011 meeting: Proclamations: County Commissioners approved two proclamations during their November 2nd meeting. The first declares November 2011 as National Family Caregivers Month, which honors and thanks those who provide service to their family and the community. The second […]
Update The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed their share of the “Joining Forces” DUI Enforcement Campaign and deputies who were assigned to this campaign initiated 266 traffic stops and arrested 9 drivers for DUI. Additionally, of the 266 traffic stops, 6 drug related arrests, 3 fugitives from justice arrests, 94 drivers cited for […]
Over three-fourths of the inmates who participated in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Substance Abuse Treatment Program in fiscal year 2009/2010 did not return to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility within a year after their release. This success lead to an estimated savings of nearly $300,000 in taxpayer dollars during fiscal year 2010/2011 based on jail […]
