Nevada County…..The 2011-12 Secured Tax Bills will be mailed on October 14th, 2011. The first installment must be postmarked by December 12th, 2011 and the second installment must be postmarked by April 10th, 2012. Mail Payments to: Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Tax Collector, PO Box 128, Nevada City, CA 95959 or visit the website […]
Placer County added its voice Tuesday to a growing chorus of counties calling for adequate, secure funding to handle parolees and lower-risk criminal offenders who will be shifted from state to county responsibility beginning this week. Known as public safety realignment, the program is shifting to counties greater responsibility for handling many adult parolees and […]
Below are highlights of some of the actions taken by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners at its October 11th meeting. Reduced Flood Insurance Premiums: The Board approved the Community Rating System Renewal Application to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP allows communities which provide additional protection to properties in the Federal Emergency Management […]
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will hold a final public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 11 prior to approving a final redistricting map for the county. Public comments on the proposed final map will be received at 10 a.m. during the regularly scheduled board meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. As required by state law, […]
At its 2011 annual conference in Churchill County last week, the Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) announced the recipients of its Legislator of the Year Award, Participatory Democracy Award and inductee into NACO’s Honor Roll. Washoe County Manager Katy Simon was inducted into NACO’s Honor Roll, which recognizes individuals for their special achievement in and […]
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that it has been nearly three weeks since he sent Congress his jobs bill, and now it is time for Congress to send it back so that it can be signed into law. Economists agree that the American Jobs Act will spur hiring and boost […]
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will be able to hire eight deputies to help combat the cultivation and use of illegal drugs throughout the county with a $2.6 million grant announced by federal officials Wednesday. “This is great news for our county and its residents,” said Vice Chair Jennifer Montgomery of the Placer County Board […]
Placer County Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Wilson, at the far right, receives congratulations from District Attorney Scott Owens after being named 2010 Prosecutor of the Year. With them are several colleagues from the District Attorney’s Office. In front on the left is Ted Peterson. In back, from left to right, are Clark Gehlbach, Bill Marchi, […]
ROSEVILLE, CA….Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Roseville, will hold her first Northern California Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 8 at the Sunset Center in Rocklin. More than 300 women from across Northern California are expected to attend this free event. Assemblywoman Gaines founded the Northern California Women’s Conference to bring together professional women, community advocates, volunteers, wives […]
Below are highlights of some of the actions taken by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners at its September 27th meeting: Removal of Fees: The Board amended the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The amendment removes fees for Washoe County Health District Environmental Health Services Division review for Regulatory Zone Amendments. When a […]
