Nevada Fire Safe Council Opens Four Local Community Biomass Piles

Nevada Fire Safe Council Opens Four Local Community Biomass Piles

In a coordinated effort to reduce hazardous fuel levels in at risk communities in Washoe County, the Nevada Fire Safe Council (NVFSC) has established four Biomass collections sites. Community biomass piles are an effective method of reducing hazardous fuel levels with limited funding. A biomass collection site is a place where property owners can drop […]

President Obama Speaks on Japan Tragedy

President Obama Speaks on Japan Tragedy

Having just returned from the Japanese Embassy where he wrote a message in a condolence book for victims, the President spoke at the White House on the tragic events in Japan. He made clear that the American government is helping in any way it can, is working for the safety of Americans in the country, […]

Washoe County Provides Clarification on Relationship with District Court

Washoe County Provides Clarification on Relationship with District Court

As the result of numerous media inquiries Washoe County has received about the reporting relationship between Washoe County government and the District Court, below is information to clarify this issue: Is the Washoe County District Court under the jurisdiction of Washoe County government? No. All District Courts (regardless of where they physically conduct business) are […]

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Mendocino and San Luis Obispo Counties

Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Mendocino and San Luis Obispo Counties

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today issued an emergency proclamation for Mendocino and San Luis Obispo Counties following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan, which generated a water surge along the California coast, causing damage to ports, harbors and infrastructure. This follows the emergency proclamation issued by the Governor for […]

Public Input meeting for Washoe County’s Regional Shooting Facility

Public Input meeting for Washoe County’s Regional Shooting Facility

Washoe County’s Department of Regional Parks and Open Space is seeking public feedback about the future development of the Regional Shooting Facility. Department staff will receive input and answer questions about the facility’s master plan update during a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, in the Ranch House at Rancho San Rafael […]

President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address

President Barack Obama’s Weekly Address

Washington, DC…March is Women’s History Month, a time not only to celebrate the progress that women have made, but also the women throughout our history who have made that progress possible. One inspiring American who comes to mind is Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1961, the former First Lady was unhappy about the lack of women in […]

President Obama Announces Members of President’s Management Advisory Board

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: * Greg Brown, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Sam Gilliland, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Jeffrey B. Kindler, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Debra L. Lee, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board * Gail J. […]

Risk Management Secures Cost Savings For Placer County

Risk Management Secures Cost Savings For Placer County

The Placer County Office of Risk Management’s careful analysis and purchasing of insurance policies have resulted in significant savings for the County when unexpected events have arisen. Recently, a relatively new county-owned dump truck, loaded with building material, swerved to avoid a collision. The truck rolled and suffered major damage. Although there were no significant […]

Governor Brown Announces Additional Support for Balanced Budget Plan

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown announced that he has received supportive letters from the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the California Grocers Association for his budget plan and letting California voters decide whether or not to temporarily extend existing taxes. In a letter to the California State Legislature, Mark Macarro, tribal chairman of Pechanga […]